Unitarian Universalists
The speaker at the Sunday, February 12 Lake Chapala Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Valentine’s Day service is the Rev. Dr. Paula Gable, visiting from the Frist Unitarian Universalist congregation in Ottawa, Ontario.
The title of Rev Gable’s sermon is “Cupid’s Conundrum.” As Valentine’s Day approaches, we are reminded of the joys of romantic love, which is wonderful. Yet, real, sustainable love requires commitment and maturity once the flames of passion burn less brightly. Still, a long-term relationship is a wonderful proposition and a rich way of spending one’s life loving another – if you know the “secret” – to be revealed! Fred Harland is the service leader.
The Unitarians meet 10:30 a.m. at Hidalgo 261 in Riberas del Pilar, opposite the bell tower, on the north side of the Carretera.
St. Andrew’s Anglican
This Sunday at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, the congregation gives thanks and recognizes the ministry of all those who serve in worship: lectors, acolytes, altar guild members, greeters and ushers. It is due to their efforts that services run smoothly and peacefully.
Worship begins Sunday, February 12, 10 a.m., the bilingual children’s Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. and a coffee hour – a time of fellowship and welcome – follows the service.
An evening prayer service led by Rev. Robbin Del Nagro will be held Wednesday, February 15, 5 p.m.
St. Andrew’s offers a choral evening service, Thursday, February 23, 6:30 p.m. The choir is preparing some beautiful traditional music to set the tone for worship.
The Company of Gentlemen will have their monthly luncheon Wednesday, February 22, noon at the Brew House Restaurant in west Ajijic. The Social and Hospitality committee meets for lunch Thursday, February 23, at the Food Container in Riberas del Pilar.
This Sunday the congregation collects donations to help support children attending Sunday School and their families in Jocotepec.
The Future Planning Seminars will begin again Saturday, March 25, 10:30 a.m. Wendy Carrel, a senior care specialist in end-of-life planning, will talk about palliative and hospice care, both presently available and planned for the future.
Todo Bueno, St. Andrew’s resale and consignment shop, needs donations, including clothing, kitchenware, electronics, bric-a-brac, furniture, appliances, books, collectibles, and whatever else you no longer need or want. Profits from the shop support a multitude of Lakeside charities.
Every Sunday, the feeding programs supported by St. Andrew’s welcome donations of non-perishable food items. Boxed milk and empty cardboard egg cartons are especially welcome, in addition to rice, beans, pasta, oil, and salt.
St. Andrew’s is located at Calle San Lucas 19, just a block south of the Carretera in Riberas del Pilar.
Lake Chapala Baptist
Says Brother Bob Hendrick: “What the Bible says about the Bible is that it is alive and powerful. Some people might interpret that as meaning that it changes. They might say that “living” means it varies with the emotional flavor of the day. What once was true is no longer true. Sometimes folks fail to recognize the life in the Word of God. I sometimes hear someone say a particular preacher brings the scripture to life. Well the preacher’s job is to bring the scripture to light. The Bible, according to the Bible, is alive … and powerful … and sharper than a two-edged sword. That means that even after all these millennia, the Word of God does not need to be brought to life. It is alive and able to chase you down.”
Hendrick will give the sermon at Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service at the Lake Chapala Baptist Church, Santa Margarita 147 in Riberas del Pilar.
Little Chapel by the Lake
Sunday, February 12, Little Chapel welcomes Wendy Johnson, who heads the church’s ministries in San Juan Tecomatlan, to talk about what’s being done in that community, and a vision for the future there. (This talk was rescheduled from January 29.)
Non-denominational, English-language Sunday worship service is at 11 a.m. Everyone is invited to stay for a friendly potluck meal after the service.
Little Chapel by the Lake is located in the historic stone church building in Chula Vista, at Carretera Chapala-Ajijic 10. Public visits of the historic building are free and available by reservation. To arrange a visit, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
For more information, call 766-2538 or 332-186-0417 (cell) or visit LittleChapelChapala.org.
Christ Church Episcopal
Christ Church Episcopal, a congregation of the Anglican Church of Mexico, will observe the sixth Sunday after Epiphany by celebrating the Holy Eucharist Sunday, February 12, 9:30 a.m. at the Little Chapel by the Lake. Fr. Danny Borkowski will preside and give a message with the theme “Legalism” based on Matthew 5:21-37.
Refreshments will be available before the service starting at 9 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall and after the service from 10:30-10:55 a.m.
The Sunday Lunch Bunch will meet at Manix Restaurant at 11:15 a.m.
Christ Church Episcopal sponsors a Bible Study Tuesdays, 2-3 p.m. in the hall. The group will not meet February 14, but will continue to tackle the fascinating Book of Isaiah February 21.
Lakeside Presbyterian
Sunday, February 12, Pastor Ross Arnold of Lakeside Presbyterian Church continues his “Love One Another” series with a sermon entitled, “Pray for One Another.”
Prayer is a powerful and mysterious thing. If God knows everything, then he knows what we need – so why are we commanded to tell God what we need in prayer? Pastor Arnold will consider this and other questions, so everyone is invited to join, learn and worship together.
February 12 is also the day for the monthly Second Sunday meal after worship at Lakeside Presbyterian Church, and (in honor of the annual Chili Cookoff) this month people are invited to bring either their favorite chili or an accompanying dish to share.
Lakeside Presbyterian is located at San Jorge 250 in Riberas del Pilar. Turn toward the lake at Mom’s Restaurant and the church is two blocks down on the right. English-language services begin at 10 a.m. and Spanish-language services are at 9 a.m. and noon. Everyone is welcome.
Jewish Congregation
Shabbat Torah services are held the first and third Saturday of the month, 10 a.m., and Shabbat evening services and potluck every second and fourth Friday, 6 p.m. at the Lake Chapala Jewish Congregation. The synagogue is located at Sta. Margarita 113, Riberas del Pilar (mountainside of the Carretera, diagonally across from Mom’s Restaurant). Call (376) 766-2668 or see www.lakesidejews.com.
Abundant Life Church
There is life for the forgiven. There is great freedom in being forgiven and knowing that your sins are no longer held against you. Come this Sunday, February 12, as Pastor Gary Neighbor ministers on the steps needed to find that freedom and how to live the rest of your life in that joy.
Abundant Life Church is affiliated with the Assemblies of God of Mexico and has services for everyone. An English-language worship service is held each Sunday at 10 a.m. and Bible study Wednesday at 3 p.m. Spanish-language services are Sunday, noon. Bible studies are on Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. A children’s ministry is held Saturday, 10 a.m. and the youth meet Sunday, 6:45 p.m.
Abundant Life Church is located at Carretera Chapala-Jocotepec 140 in San Antonio Tlayacapan, a block from SuperLake. For more information, call (331) 417-7038.
San Andres English
“The law of Christ is unlike any man-made law; it contains the hidden wisdom of God. It is a law given by love, and can only be fulfilled by genuine love and true concern for others.” So says Fr. Basil G. Royston, D. Min., who will offer the homily “The Law of Christ” at San Andres Catholic Church’s English-language service Sunday, February 12, 9 a.m.
The San Andres English congregation has their second Sunday White Envelope Offering for the Outreach Projects, which takes place after Mass. This offering supports many local charities: Anita’s Shelter, six student scholarships, Villa Infantil, Operation Feed, Cruz Roja, Niños Incapacitados, El Corazon del Ancianos, the Ancianos Christmas Dinner, the San Andrés fiesta, Niños y Jovenes, and scholarships for local Seminarian students.
San Andres is located at the corner of Ramon Corona and Parroquia, one block from the Ajijic main plaza.
St. Mark’s Anglican, Guadalajara
Sunday, February 12, Father Jim Priddy will deliver the sermon “The Hard Sayings of Jesus” at the 10:30 a.m. English-language worship service at St. Mark’s Anglican Church.
Plans are under way for St. Mark’s annual Pancake Supper on “Fat Tuesday,” February 28. Many revel in riotous celebration; we Anglicans eat Pancakes! Serving 6-7 p.m. The season of Lent begins the following day with the celebration of Ash Wednesday. Join St. Mark’s for a short service for the imposition of ashes at noon in English and 3 p.m. in Spanish.
St. Mark’s is located at Chichimecas 836, corner of Aztecas, in Colonia Monraz.