Lake Chapala Baptist
Asks Associate Pastor Gary Smith: “Have you ever been in the Hoosegow?
(The calabozo, jail; from early Mexican Spanish – ‘juzgado.’) Well, some of the Apostles surely experienced it with the Romans. Few folks know that Peter experienced the Hoosegow; many know about his time in the ‘clink.’ Peter is scheduled for execution. The night before ,he gets a good night’s sleep, and without Sominex! God gave Peter ‘… a peace that passeth understanding.’ You can have it too! Well pardner, I’m not from Texas, not even the South, but I know this stuff! At times, we find ourselves in prisons of despair and trials. God will use whatever means necessary to care for His children in the prison times of our lives. Paul and Silas while in prison sang songs of praise to the Lord. Peace and Praise can be available to you too.”
Smith will share this message at the worship service of the Lake Chapala Baptist Church, Sunday, April 23, 11 a.m. It is located at Santa Margarita 147, Riberas del Pilar.
Christ Church Episcopal
Christ Church Episcopal, a mission of the Diocese of the West in the Anglican Church of Mexico, will observe the Second Sunday of Easter (Low Sunday) by celebrating the Holy Eucharist Sunday, April 23, 9:30 a.m. at the Little Chapel by the Lake. Vicar Danny Borkowski will preside and give a message with the theme, “Do Not Doubt But Believe,” based on John 20:19-31.
Refreshments will be available before the service, starting at 9 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
Bible Study will resume after a one-time hiatus for Easter Week, Tuesday, April 25, 2 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall. The group is about to begin to dig into Paul’s letters in chronological order.
Little Chapel by the Lake
In an increasingly angry and polarized world, how are Christ’s followers called to live? Sunday, April 23, Pastor Ken Armstrong discusses this question in his message, “Die By The Sword,” drawn from Matthew 26.
A free movie night and matinee are held Friday, April 28, 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 29, 1 p.m., when the award-winning film “Queen of Katwe,” based on a true story, will be shown. Free popcorn and drinks. Bring your own snacks.
The Little Chapel is located in the historic stone church building in Chula Vista, at Carretera Chapala-Ajijic 10.
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. For more information, call 766-2538 or 332-186-0417 (cell), or visit LittleChapelChapala.org.
Unitarian Universalists
Jan Manning will lead the Sunday, April 23, service of the Lake Chapala Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, This Sunday’s service is titled: “Emersonian: a Celebration of Creativity.”
Featured will be artists and musicians from the Unitarian community. This service showcases art, pottery and jewelry, as well as performances by singers and actors.
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. For more information, call Fred Harland at (376) 766-1458.
Home Church Int’l
“Following Resurrection Day this past Sunday, we hope your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ is stronger than ever,” say pastors Paul and Susana Allen. “Really, there should be no ‘let-down’ following this special celebration. The One who arose is with us still and for all eternity.”
The Allens enjoy a continuation of the joy in house churches as a part of Home Church International. “Even though the apostles were beaten and threatened as leaders of the early church, the scripture says. And every single day, in the temple area and in homes, they did not stop teaching and telling the good news of Jesus as the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed). Matt. 5:42 Amplified. His conquering death, the greatest of the good news, gives us the hope we need. Let us guide you in your eternal journey.”
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Presbyterian Church
Sunday, April 23, Dr. Roy W. Trueblood, a retired minister from Fairhope, Alabama, will give the sermon at the Lakeside Presbyterian Church.
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 each Sunday, 10 a.m. and Spanish-language services are 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 lakesidejews.com.
Abundant Life
God has good plans for us. Even when things don´t seem to be going our way and life is hard, God has a good future planned for us if we follow his direction. Sunday, April 23, Pastor Gary will be ministering from Isaiah 53. In a time in Israel´s history where all seemed lost and without hope, God promises a permanent redeemer. God still wants to be your savior.
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, 10 a.m. and Bible study Wednesday, 3 p.m. Spanish-language services are Sunday, noon. Bible studies are on Wednesday, 6:45 p.m. A children’s ministry is held Saturday, noon and the youth meet Sunday, 6:30 p.m.
Abundant Life Church is located at Carretera Chapala-Jocotepec 140, San Antonio Tlayacapan, a block from SuperLake. For more information, call (331) 417-7038.
St. Andrew’s Anglican
This Sunday at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, the congregation says farewell to the Rev. Robbin Del Nagro, who has been serving as interim priest while the search continued for a permanent rector. There will be a potluck dinner immediately following the service, so that everyone can say goodbye and wish her well on the next step of her life’s journey.
Worship begins 10 a.m., the bilingual children’s Sunday School is at 9:45 a.m.
The new rector, Father Bryan Beveridge, will celebrate his first service on May 7.
The Company of Gentlemen will meet at Cocinart Restaurant in Ajijic on Wednesday, April 26, noon, for their monthly luncheon.
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.
Whenever you want to get rid of something, anything, don’t forget our resale shop! Every donation or consignment you make benefits the Outreach ministry of our church. It doesn’t matter if it is clothing, kitchenware, electronics, bric-a-brac, furniture, appliances, books, collectibles, etcetera. Your trash is someone else’s treasure and bringing it to Todo Bueno enables St. Andrew’s to support a multitude of charities around Lakeside. Todo Bueno, open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Saturday, is located on the highway next to S&S Auto in Riberas del Pilar.
St. Andrew’s is located at Calle San Lucas 19, just a block south of the Carretera in Riberas del Pilar.
San Andres English
“Today as we hail Christ as our Lord and God, we are filled with the joy of the disciples in seeing the risen Lord. In this season of renewal, we are like those early Christians who were ‘filled with a joy so glorious that it cannot be described.’”
So says Fr. Basil G. Royston, D. Min., who will offer the homily “Our Easter Joy” at San Andres Catholic Church’s English-language service on the Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday), April 23, 9 a.m.
San Andres is located at the corner of Ramon Corona and Parroquia, one block from the Ajijic main plaza.
St. Mark’s Anglican
Guadalajara
Father Jim Priddy will deliver the sermon “Doubtfully Doubting Thomas” at the Sunday, April 23, 10:30 a.m. English-language worship service at St. Mark’s Anglican Church.
St. Mark’s is at Chichimecas 836 in Colonia Monraz.