Heritage Baptist Church
Most people make the same mistake: believing they have plenty of time to get right with God. We must not base our lives on foolish assumptions like “I have lots of time for my spiritual life, I’ll think about it later.”
If this night your soul is required, whose will your worldly possessions be? Are you busy with your worldly life? Maybe you don’t have time for God? Maybe you think you’ve got it all taken care of in that department? Are you sure?
Our lives here on earth are our greatest treasure, because what we do in this life determines our eternal future. We can fill our precious time with busyness, or we can use this precious opportunity to find a forever life in Jesus Christ. Don’t wait till your deathbed to go to the Lord. Get on your knees and cry out to Him today!
Heritage is a fledgling Baptist Church seeking out our eternal family. Join us in the “Upper Room” at the Presbyterian Church in Riberas del Pilar. Sundays at 11:15 a.m.: Open prayer, then wisdom direct from the Word. Wednesdays: Bible study at 4:30 p.m. Info: HeritageBaptistChurchMexico@ gmail.com, or visit our Facebook page.
Little Chapel by the Lake
Sunday, October 8, at the 11 a.m. service, the title of Pastor Thomas Walker’s is “You Are My Friends.” Little Chapel is located on the Ajijic-Chapala highway 10 in Chula Vista. A Grace meal is held after the service, with the main dish provided, accompanying dishes of whatever you bring.
Little Chapel information: 376-766-2538. (The number is finally working again!)
Donations for our mission in San Juan Tecomatlan are always gladly accepted via the big purple box in front of the Chapel. Thank you for continuing to contribute via your donations.
Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., a small group will meet for a Bible study in the book by Paul written to the Thessalonians. This week we’re in Chapter 5.
Beginners Spanish class at 1 p.m., Friday; call Beatriz 376-108-9755 or 331-912-6430 for more information or simply show up on Friday.
Car Wash by Mama Cleo’s Boys home Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (fundraiser for their needs).
Lake Chapala Jewish Congregation
Join us the first and third Saturday at 10 a.m., live and zoom for services.
Join us live the second and fourth Friday for service and potluck at 6 p.m.
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St. Andrew’s Anglican Episcopal Church
Sunday, October 8, Reverend Andrew Krumbhaar will preach and celebrate. Our service begins at 10 a.m.
Watch for the next iteration of our continuing Lectionary Study. Our study will be held both in-person and on-line. In addition, Pastor Michelle can also lead themed video studies on a variety of religious/spiritual topics for modern-day applications.
St. Andrew’s live streams Sunday services and sermon highlights and also publishes daily inspiration, parish news and events on its Facebook page: St Andrews Anglican Lake Chapala.
To become part of the parish, contact Rev. Michelle at: standrewsparishlakeside @gmail.com. Office hours are Monday and Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Heart of Awareness Buddhist Community
The Heart of Awareness Buddhist Community offers opportunities to meditate together at the Practice Center (Guadalupe Victoria 101, Ajijic) on Sundays and Wednesdays. Chairs and cushions are provided. All are welcome regardless of experience or affiliation. Donations are appreciated.
On Sunday, October 8, the Center is open from 9 to 10 a.m. for sitting and walking meditation. We begin with 30 minutes of sitting meditation practice, 15 minutes of walking, and 15 minutes sitting.
Wednesday, October 11, there will be a meditation practice period from 4 to 5 p.m. followed a talk and discussion led by senior teacher Marty Janowitz. We will explore “Right Effort” the sixth element of the eight-fold path.
The Wednesday practice and program is also offered on Zoom, for those who cannot attend in person. The Zoom link can be found at heartofawareness .org.
Thursday October 12, our Practice/Book Study group, open to all, meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m. We are reading a new book “Welcoming the Unwelcomed” by Pema Chrödron.
Unitarian UniversalistFellowship
Barley Donahue will present “Animal Blessings” at the next meeting of the Lake Chapala Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (LCUUF) Sunday, October 8.
We will focus on our connections with beloved pets, with animals in nature around us, with all the animals of the interdependent web and join in blessing their lives. Reverend Matt Alspaugh will offer blessing words to members of our fellowship and their loved their animal companions as photos of the animals are shown in a slide show. No animals will be present at the fellowship.
Jane Castleman will be the service associate.
LCUUF services are Sundays, 10:30 a.m. at Hidalgo 261, Riberas del Pilar, next to Doppio Café, across the road from the Catholic Church.
Lakeside Presbyterian Church
Imagine a beautiful garden, full of vibrant flowers, lush green plants, and towering trees. God creates life in the plants; he provides sunshine and rain. But the gardener has to carefully nurture, and trim, and fertilize, and weed for the true beauty to be unveiled.
Our lives are like that garden. Jesus offered the Samaritan woman Living Water; he offered her a relationship with himself. But the real beauty in her life, was revealed when she shared Jesus, whom she had just met, with others. Again and again in the Bible we see this beautiful symmetry working. God provides salvation and the power of the Holy Spirit. But then God works through us to fulfill his purpose.
It was the work of Jesus combined with the Samaritan woman’s efforts that caused many other people in the Samaritan village to believe. This was when the real beauty was revealed. This is the Divine Partnership. Philippians 2:13 says, “for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.” God works in us to produce his beauty, but we are called to do our part to complete God’s purpose.
Dr. Wayne Cook will discuss this Divine Partnership based on John 4, Sunday, October 8, at the 9:30 a.m. English language service, which also streams live at facebook.com/LPCChapala. Spanish service starts at 11 a.m.
Everyone is welcome to Wednesday drop-in Bible study at 10 a.m.
If you need a ride, or more information, call 376-106-0853 before 4 p.m. on Thursday.
Coffee and refreshments after the service in the Narthex.
Calle San Jorge 250 in Riberas del Pilar, just down the street from Mom’s Restaurant.
Christian Science Group
You are invited to attend our Testimony Meetings every first and third Wednesday of the month at 12 p.m. at Cinco de Mayo 3, Ajijic. The one hour meeting begins with readings from the Bible and the Christian Science textbook “Science & Health with Key to the Scriptures” by Mary Baker Eddy, followed by testimonies of spiritual healing that have resulted from the study and practice of Christian Science. For more information visit www.christianscienceajijic. org or call 331-155-4733. All are welcome.
Lake Chapala Baptist Church
I will lift up my eyes to the mountains; From whence shall my help come? My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth. (Psalms 121:1-2).
How lucky are we to be here where we can look 360 degrees and still see the mountains? We are constantly reminded of God’s beautiful promises. He will never sleep thus leaving us alone to cope with the difficulties of our world. He will be beside us in all our troubles and difficulties. When we are hurting, He will carry us until we are able to walk beside Him. “And He walks with me, and He talks with me, and He tells me I am his own.” What more could we want? He grants us Grace and Salvation and we do nothing to deserve it. My help comes from the Lord.
Santa Margarita 147, Riberas del Pilar. English-language worship service is at 10:45am. The Spanish-language worship service is at 12:30pm. Phone 331-608-0856.
Christ Church Lakeside
Christ Church Lakeside, a parish of the Diocese of the West in the Anglican Church of Mexico will observe the nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost, October 8, by celebrating the Holy Eucharist in person, and via Zoom, 10:30 a.m., in our normal location with the red door and windows next door to the Smokehouse Restaurant. Rev. Jim Powers will be the celebrant and give the message “God’s Ownership and Sovereignty” based on Matthew 21:33-46. Those wishing to gather for brunch after the service will meet at Mariscos Peter, Carr Pte. 524, Ajijic, 376-766-4450.
The Loaves and Fishes food distribution will be held Tuesday, October 10, 11:30 a.m. at Calle Jesus Garcia 11 in San Antonio Tlayacapan. Please attend this very worthwhile event to help out in filling the buckets with food to be distributed to needy families. If you wish to help our food program by giving a monetary donation, contact Al Ramos, 332-3134-1282, or 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..
A Bible Study, hosted by Rev. Danny Borkowski, will not be held via Zoom on Wednesday, October 11. The next Bible Study will be held November 1.
The Lakeside Singers will meet at the church Thursday, October 12, from 1 to 3 p.m., and then every Thursday after that. Bring your voice, a friend, an instrument if you play one, a favorite song you’d like to sing. No auditions, no pressure, just fun and fellowship.
Zoom sign-in information for joining the Holy Eucharist Service and/or the Bible Studies: contact Rev. Danny Borkowski at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., and 376-766-2495.
Abundant Life Church
How do you act when you are embarrassed? Some get overly quiet while others talk too much to try to cover up. However we respond to moments of embarrassment, it should not be displayed about our relationship with Jesus. True as that statement is, there are still far too many silenced by the world and that silence may be interpreted as embarrassment. Come this Sunday, October 8, as we look at embarrassment from three perspectives: Ours, the worlds and God´s. God has a plan to conquer embarrassment that just might surprise you.
Abundant Life Church is affiliated with the Assemblies of God of Mexico and has services for everyone. Weekly Sunday worship services start at 10:30 a.m.
Services are on the Facebook page as well as the YouTube channel. The 10:30 a.m. English services schedule is at abuntandtlifechapala.com. Bible study in English is held at 11 a.m. each Wednesday. Carretera 140, San Antonio Tlayacapan, just a block from SuperLake.
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
The Lakeside Chapala Seventh-day Adventist Church invites you to share a good time together.
The appointment is every Saturday, 10 a.m. for fellowship and singing. 10:30 a.m. for a shared biblical study and at 11:30 a.m. the main worship service.
We believe that God is the creator (Genesis 1:1), Jesus is our savior (Acts 16:31), the work and ministry of the Holy Spirit (John 16:7-11) the eternal Father (1 John 2:13) and that the Bible is the only source for truth and comfort for broken hearts ( Romans 15:4 cf John 17:17).
If you need help with transportation, you can get in touch through whatsapp 642-161-4143 or e-mail 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.. Information: www.LakesideChapalaSDA.org.
Carretera Chapala-Ajijic No. 10, Fracc. Chula Vista, Chapala.
Unity Namaste of Ajijic
All are welcome every Sunday, noon, at Namaste Village, Angel Flores 5, Ajijic, or via Zoom through unitynamaste.org, and “meet and greet” hospitality starting at 11:30 a.m. A potluck supper is served after the service on the last Sunday of every month.
Unity Namaste of Ajijic is an official Unity ministry chartered by Unity Worldwide Ministries and a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Information: unitynamaste. org.
San Juan BautistaCatholic Church
English Mass- Sundays 9 a.m. Del Cardenal 25 Raquet Club, San Juan Cosala.
San Andres Catholic Church
Marcos Castellanos 14, Centro, Ajijic. English Mass Sundays 9 a.m. Information: Rose, +423-312-7468.
Grace Church Chapala
Grace Church Chapala is a Christian Church located in the Bravo Theatre building at 441 Hidalgo in Riberas. We welcome you to worship Jesus Christ with us on Sunday’s at 10 a.m. Our praise music is a contemporary style. We host an open Bible study on Tuesdays at 10 a.m.
Led by the teaching of Pastor Alan Pohl we strive to be faithful followers of Jesus Christ. Grace supports an outreach ministry to the children of Mezcala. You will find a friendly welcome here with opportunities to connect with other believers and to serve God. Information: GraceChapalamx.church.
Lakeside CommunityFellowship
Independencia 159, (next to Fenix Realty), San Antonio, Tlayacapan.
Sunday service, 10 a.m.; Ladies Bible study, Tuesday, 10 a.m.; Men’s Bible study, Thursday, 10 a.m. Information: 332-208-9263.
Mezcala Christian Church
Pastor Lionel Sanchez and other area Christian pastors share and teach the love of Jesus every Saturday, 10 a.m. A delicious Grace meal is provided after every service. Transportation or carpooling at 9:15 a.m. from Walmart, Little Chapel by the Lake or Soriano parking lots available. Contact 970 219-5983 in advance via Whatsapp FaceTime or messenger.
Calle Hidalgo 251-B Mezcala (green building with burgundy cross).
St. Mark’s Anglican Episcopal, Guadalajara
Regular Sunday Services take place at 10:30 a.m. in English and 12:30 p.m. in Spanish. Their choir is not to be missed and there is a coffee gettogether after each service.
Chichimecas 836, corner of Aztecas, diagonally across the street from the UAG ICB Campus, Colonia Monraz, Guadalajara. Website: stmarksgdl.com/en.