First Christian Church

First Christian Church teaches from God’s word, the Holy Bible, most often verse by verse. It is a friendly church that welcomes all visitors.

People are welcome to 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.

This month, First Christian Church will gather special offerings to be sent to a local homeless shelter to help pay for extra meals over the holidays. For more information on how to donate, call the church office at 562-431-8810 and leave a message. Someone will reply at the earliest opportunity.

Message from the Pastor

Genesis 3:7-10 is the result of Adam’s disobedience in eating the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. “Then the eyes of both of them were opened and they knew they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves coverings.”

Everything had changed. Innocence was gone; sin entered the world with that first act of disobedience from Adam. Adam and Eve covered themselves and hid from God. Verses 9-10 says “Then the Lord God called to Adam and said to him, ‘Where are you?’ Adam replied ‘I heard your voice in the garden and I was afraid because I was naked and I hid myself.’” Interestingly, God was looking for them, seeking them out. His intent was to fellowship with them, but because they now knew they were naked, knowing good and evi,l they hid from God.

It seems evident that man continues to try to do things his own way, hides from God and actually denies God’s existence. From the beginning it was God’s desire to be in fellowship with every living person. Adam’s disobedience changed that, and for this reason, God sent a Redeemer. John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life.” This week’s message will focus on bridging the gap from the Garden of Eden to the death, and resurrection of God’s only begotten son.

Weekend Services

Traditional Sunday services are from 9:30-10:45 a.m., with hymnal music led by Pat Kogak at the piano.

This week the talented Sherry Parmenter will sing a solo.

Saturday services, from 9:30-10:45 a.m., are more contemporary with Gregory Black leading worship with guitar accompaniment. Saturday service time is 9:30-10:45.

Midweek Studies

Melli Herrera leads the new women’s Bible study on Mondays from 10:30-11:45 a.m.

Pastor Whitlach leads the Bible study held on Tuesdays from 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Thursday’s Bible study, led by Elder Jack Frost, is held from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Friday’s prayer and Bible study is from 6-7 p.m.

All residents are welcome to attend any of the above services and Bible studies.

Scripture of the Week

“Behold the Lord’s hand is not so short that it cannot save; nor is his ear so dull that it cannot hear,” Isaiah 59:1.

Contact

First Christian Church is located on Northwood Road behind Carport 125. For more information, call 562-431-8810 .