First Christian Church
First Christian Church of Leisure World teaches from God’s word, the Holy Bible, most often verse by verse. It is a friendly church that welcomes all visitors.
Services
Saturday and Sunday services have the same message given by Pastor Bruce Humes. Sunday services, from 9:30-10:45 a.m., are traditional, with hymnal music featuring Pat Kogok at the piano. Kogok will also sing a special solo this week.
Saturday services, from 9:30-10:45 a.m., are more contemporary, with Gregory Black leading in worship with guitar accompaniment. Friday evening prayer meetings are from 6-7, and weekly Bible study, led by Jack Frost, meets on Wednesdays from 9:30-10:30 a.m. All events are open to anyone
interested.
The Message
In wrapping up Chapter 3 of 1 Thessalonians, three themes were prominent: holiness, love and coming. Moving into Chapter 4, the apostle Paul will build on these themes.
In verse 1, Paul encourages believers in Thessalonica to “abound more and more, just as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God.” He explains further in verse 3: “For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you should abstain from sexual immorality.” Sanctification used in this context means purification or holiness, with the idea of being set apart.
Leviticus 11:44 says, “For I am the Lord your God. You shall therefore consecrate yourselves, and you shall be holy; for I am holy.”
Believers in the Lord Jesus Christ are called to live a life of holiness, setting themselves apart from former worldly desires to pursue a life God has called them to.
Scripture of the Week
Psalms is the biggest book in the Bible. The largest portion of the book is attributed to a strong king, a humble man who often sinned and a man who loved God. “Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer” (Psalms 19-14).
Announcements
Out of an abundance of caution, First Christian Church asks anyone who feels ill in any capacity to not attend service. Those who want to speak to someone at the church or have a need can call (562) 431-8810.
