First Christian Church

First Christian Church of Leisure World teaches from God’s word, the Holy Bible. It is a friendly church that welcomes everyone to join in worship and explore God’s word together. “That we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine,” Romans 1:12.

Pastor’s Message

Continuing in Genesis chapter 45, Joseph’s brothers return to Canaan and give their father the good news—his son Joseph is alive and doing well. Upon hearing of his son’s well-being, Jacob’s spirit is revived, and in Genesis 45:28 he says: “It is enough my son Joseph is still alive. I will go and see him before I die.” At night, visions came to Jacob and God spoke: “Jacob, Jacob.” And Jacob said, “Here I am.” God tells him: “ Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make you a great nation there. I will go down with you to Egypt and I will also surely bring you up again.”

If Jacob had any reservations about going to Egypt, God’s words no doubt put to rest any fear that he may have had. Those two promises of “I will” are promises of God, and by looking back, history has shown that God has fulfilled those promises along with countless other concerning the great nation of Israel, the Jewish people and the gentiles as well. The promise of a savior, Jesus Christ. Matthew 1:21 reads: “And she will bring forth a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.”

Weekend Services

Sunday services are from 9:30-10:45 a.m. and are traditional services with Hymnal music led by Janet Ray with Sherry Parmenter at the piano. Sharon Graves will bring the special music.

Saturday services are from 9:30-10:45 a.m. and include contemporary songs of worship, led by Gregory Black with guitar and vocal accompaniment.

Midweek Studies

Melli Herrera leads a Women’s Bible Study on Mondays from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Pastor Humes leads a Thursday Bible Study from 10:30-11:30 a.m. He also leads a Friday Prayer and Bible Study from 4-5 p.m. All Leisure World residents are welcome to attend the above services and Bible studies.

Scripture of the week

Then Job answered the Lord and said, “I know that You can do all things, and that no purpose of Yours can be thwarted,” Job 42:1-2 (NASB).

Contact

First Christian Church is located on Northwood Road behind Carport 125. For questions or those in need, call 562-431-8810.