Lake Chapala Baptists
Sermon: “Continue in your Salvation,” from Philippians 2:13: For it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.
Have you ever heard a Bible teacher say something like, “Just let go and let God?” Have you figured out yet that it might not be quite simple?
“Most of our Christian lives are not filled with effortless experiences,” Pastor Linton told his congregation last Sunday. “Though God is absolutely sovereign in terms of saving and sanctifying us, we are not to be passive bystanders; we are to play an active part in the critical process of spiritual maturation. We are to resolve to work out the practical applications of God’s word and will, with the guidance of the Holy Spirit that has taken up residence within us.
“Brothers and sisters, we are saved into a church body, and within that body, in full unity of spirit, we work out our salvation and sanctification together. The heart of that is, we’ve got to find a way to live together, in spite of our many differences.
“On the narrow road to corporate and personal sanctification, let us follow Christ’s pristine example of self-denying love. God saves us to change us! Repent. Believe. Be saved. And then work diligently with the Holy Spirit to be more like your savior, your refuge, Jesus Christ.”
Share memorable weekly sermons, uplifting music, and an ongoing thirst for true wisdom Sundays, 10:45 a.m. at the Lake Chapala Baptist Church. Sta. Margarita 147, Riberas del Pilar. LCBC’s bilingual services are Sunday, 4:30 p.m.
St. Andrew’s Anglican
Reverend James Twyman will preach and celebrate Sunday, February 5. Services begin at 10 a.m.
The St. Andrew’s Lunch Bunch goes to different venues for lunch at Noon every Sunday. The location is listed every Sunday in our bulletin.
“Surprised by Hope,” is a six-week Lenten series led by the Rev. Michael Schirmacher. (Time and place to be determined). Based on the studies of renowned Biblical scholar N.T. Wright, Bishop of Durham, this series will engage in a dialogue about Heaven, The Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church. To save a seat for this series, e-mail Fr. Michael at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. He will respond to help determine the most convenient time and place.
Operation Feed: Our feeding program buys non-perishable food to donate to “Operation Feed,” which feeds about 150 families in and around San Juan Cosalá. If you opt for a cash donation, envelopes marked “Operation Feed” are available every Sunday. If you sign your name to the envelope, your offering will be recorded as a church donation.
Coffee and Cookies Ministry: A wonderful time for meeting friends and greeting newcomers. Please join us. We’re always grateful for volunteers to provide cookies. Those interested can sign up via the sign-up sheet near the garden pathway.
If you’d like to donate to St. Andrew’s, checks can be made out to Andrew’s Fund U.S., or Andrew’s Fund Canada, each of which are tax-deductible.
To become part of our parish family, please contact Rev. Michelle: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. office hours are Monday, 9 a.m. to noon and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to noon.
Sunday services are streamed live and sermon highlights are available on Facebook/St Andrews Anglican Lake Chapala.
Little Chapel by the Lake
Sunday, February 5, Thomas Walker will be preaching on “Born Again to a Living Hope”.
This is a Missions Sunday, with updates on our missionary in Malaga, Spain, and the village that he grew up in, San Juan Tecomatlan.
We are located on the Ajijic Chapala highway 10 in Chula Vista. Sunday service begins at 11 a.m
Donations for our food mission in San Juan Tecomatlan are always gladly accepted via our big purple box in front of the Chapel. Thank you for continuing to contribute to this worthy cause. Our next visit to the village will be February 7, meeting at the Chapel for carpooling at 3 p.m.
Mondays, 4 to 5:30 p.m., “What does the Bible say about healing for today? Why doesn’t everyone who asks, get healed?”
Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m., a small group meets for fellowship and prayer at the Chapel.
Thursdays, 4 p.m., a social time will be held at San Marcos 228 in Riberas del Pilar, watching and discussing the video on the life of Jesus, “The Chosen.” Contact phone: 333-011-2808
Conversational Spanish classes are Fridays, 1 p.m. Information: 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..
Car Wash by Mama Cleo’s Boys home is Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., a fundraiser for their needs.
Little Chapel telephone: 376-766-2538.
Unitarian Universalists
Sunday, February 5, the topic is “Cathedral of the World.” The Cathedral of the World is a metaphor for the religions of the world, a great hall with numerous rooms and chapels, created by the various religions and faiths of the world. How might we wander through such an edifice, and engage with what we find within? Rev. Matt Alspaugh is the speaker and Annie Morris is the service leader.
February 12, the topic will be ”Social Justice: Standing on the Side of Love,” led by D’Vorah Kelly and Colleen Beery.
Lake Chapala Unitarian Universalist Fellowship services are Sundays, 10:30 a.m. In-person services are now available at Hidalgo 261, Riberas del Pilar.
Heart of Awareness
The Heart of Awareness (HOA) Buddhist Community offers opportunities to meditate together at the Practice Center on Sundays and Wednesdays.
Sunday, February 5, the schedule is from 9 to noon for three rounds of sitting and walking meditation Participants arfe welcome to come for all or just a portion of this extended practice period. The library will be open from 10 to 11 a.m.
Wednesday, February 8, the meditation period is from 4 to 5 p.m. Following the practicethere will be a video teaching exploring the February theme “Why Meditate? From Mindfulness to Awareness.” The Wednesday sessions are also offered via Zoom. You’ll find the link on the website, heartofawareness.org.
A practice and book/study group meets Thursdays, 1 to 2:30 p.m. “In Love with the World: A Monk’s Journey Through the Bardos of Living and Dying” by Tibetan master teacher Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche is the book chosen for study. Each session begins with 20 minutes of sitting practice and ends with a ten-minute silent reflection/meditation period. If you are interested in attending this group or have any questions, please 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..
Activities at the Heart of Awareness are open to all. Chairs and cushions are provided and there are written meditation instructions for beginners.
The Heart of Awareness Buddhist Community and Practice Center is located at Guadalupe Victoria 101 in Ajijic. For more information, including a link for attending the Wednesday sessions via Zoom, visit the website heartofawareness.org.
Christ Church Lakeside
Christ Church Lakeside will celebrate the fifth Sunday after the Epiphany by celebrating the Holy Eucharist together, and via Zoom, Sunday, February 5, 10:30 a.m., at our location with the red door and windows next to The Smokehouse Restaurant. Rev. Danny Borkowski will be the celebrant and give a message with the theme Salt, Light, and Law. Those wishing to have brunch after the Service will meet at noon in the Min Wah Chinese Restaurant, Calle al Tepalo #96, Ajijic, 766-0686
The Loaves and Fishes Food Distribution will not be held Tuesday, February 7. If you wish to give a much-needed monetary donation, or need more information, contact Al Ramos, 332-384-2343, 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..
The Bible Study, hosted by Rev. Danny Borkowski will be held via Zoom Wednesday, February 8, 1 p.m. All are invited to learn about the inspired contents of the Bible and share their insights with each other.
To receive the Zoom sign-in information for joining the Holy Eucharist service and/or the Bible Study, contact Rev. Danny Borkowski at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 376-766-2495.
Lakeside Presbyterian
This Sunday, February 5, Pastor Wayne will talk about: The book of Romans that inspired the Protestant Reformation.
It is certainly one of the most influential books in the Bible. Some months ago we talked about Martin Luther. He did everything possible to assure that he was truly going to heaven. He became a monk, got a doctoral degree in theology, and spent time fasting and praying. Despite all this he was still terrified. But while teaching on the book of Romans he began to think about the verse, “The just shall live by faith.” Eventually he understood. Salvation does not come by our efforts; it is a gift that comes by faith in Christ alone. Luther’s revelation helped to bring about the Protestant Reformation.
The book was written by the Apostle Paul to the Christian community in Rome. Likely written in the mid-50s AD, it discusses themes of our faith such as justification by faith, the nature of sin, and the relationship between God and humanity.
Important Notice: Lakeside Presbyterian Church will hold its Annual General Meeting after the 9:30 a.m. service February 5. There will be brief reports about what happened with our various ministries during 2022, as well as our plans for 2023. Members will vote on the 2023 budget and our slate of new deacons and elders. All are welcome.
English-language service begins at 9:30 a.m. Spanish service begins 11 a.m.. Everyone is welcome to the drop-in Bible study Wednesday, 10 a.m.
The English service also streams each Sunday at facebook.com/LPCChapala.
If you need a ride, or more information, call 376-106-0853, Thursday, before 4 p.m.
There is coffee and refreshments after the service in the Narthex.
LPC is at Calle San Jorge 250 in Riberas del Pilar, (turn lakeside at Mom’s Restaurant).
Jewish Congregation
The Lake Chapala Jewish Congregation holds Friday services at 6 p.m. via Zoom. See lakechapalajewishcongregation.com for the URL.
Abundant Life Church
Worthy is the lamb. This is something that the church sings, is proclaimed in heaven and a part of the belief system of many around the world but what does it mean? Knowing that the Lamb of God is worthy is just the beginning. This declaration implies certain rights to the one who is deemed worthy and certain responses from those who declare Him worthy. Come this Sunday, February 5, as we grow in our understanding of what the One declared worthy is doing and what the obligations are for those who declare Him worthy .
Abundant Life Church is affiliated with the Assemblies of God of Mexico. Bible study in English is held at 11 a.m. each Wednesday with Spanish language Bible studies on Friday at 6:45 p.m.
Carretera 140 in San Antonio Tlayacapan, just a block from SuperLake.
Grace Church Chapala
Join us for worship at the Bravo Theater, 441 Hidalgo, in Riberas, every Sunday, 10 a.m.
Grace Church is a group of believers with a more contemporary style of worship with a mix of praise songs and hymns.
St. Mark’s Anglican Episcopal, Guadalajara
The Congregation of St. Mark Parish will host the 53rd Annual Synod of the Diocese of the West, Anglican Church of Mexico, this weekend, beginning at 8 a.m. on Friday, February 3, and ending at 5 p.m. on Saturday, February 4.
On Friday evening, at 6 p.m., following the Friday session of Synod, the Ill. and Rev. Ricardo Gomez Osnaya will ordain to the priesthood St. Mark’s Deaconess-in-Charge, the Rev. Dr. Pamela Hosey Long. In addition to the Synod Delegates, all friends of St. Mark’s are invited to attend the ordination.
Regular Sunday Services will take place at 10:30 a.m. in English and 12:30 p.m. in Spanish.
Chichimecas 836, corner of Aztecas diagonally across the street from the UAG ICB Campus, Colonia Monraz, 44670 Guadalajara.