First Christian Church

In Romans 9, the apostle Paul focuses on God’s sovereignty and how he had elected the Israelites as a special treasure unto himself. Moses and Pharaoh are examples of God’s sovereign election to show his divine power over all his creation when he stated, “that I will have mercy on whomever I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whomever I will have compassion.”

In Romans 9:22-33, Paul writes about Israel and its unbelief and God’s mercy. In 2 Peter 3:9 the apostle Peter wrote, “The Lord is not slack concerning his promises, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.”

God in his sovereignty and righteousness choose those whom he will for honor and dishonor. This is due to his grace, mercies, and love and desire for all to come to repentance.

Weekly Services

Sunday services at First Christian Church are from 9:3010:45 a.m. and are traditional services with hymnal music led by Janet Ray with Sherry Parmenter at the piano. This week, Ray will sing “O Holy Night.”

Saturday services from 9:3010:45 a.m. include contemporary songs of worship, led by Gregory Black with guitar and vocal accompaniment.

Midweek Studies

Melli Herrera leads the Monday Bible Study from 10:3011:30 a.m. Pastor Bruce Humes leads the Thursday Bible Study from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and the 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

“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all,” 2 Corinthians 13:14.

Contact

The church is located on Northwood Road behind Carport 125. For more information, call 562-431-8810.