Lakeside Presbyterian
Our culture is clearly obsessed with the idea of LOVE. We seek it, we sing about it, we talk about, we suffer for it.
But do we really know what love – REAL love – is all about? This week, Pastor Ross Arnold will talk about the love that comes from the source – the God who is Himself love – and how that can be manifested in the lives of Christians who are open to this greatest of all fruit of the Holy Spirit.
For those interested in going deeper into Scripture, Lakeside Presbyterian offers an interactive Bible Study every Friday morning at 9:45 a.m. They also will begin two new classes of the Lakeside Institute of Theology this month. These eight-week courses are Old Testament Survey, held from 1 to 3 p.m. every Friday, beginning October 21 and New Testament Survey, held from 1 to 3 p.m. every Saturday, beginning October 22. Those interested in enrolling can just attend the first class.
Lakeside Presbyterian Church and the Lakeside Institute of Theology meet 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.
Abundant Life Church
Sunday, October 23, 10 a.m. Pastor Gary Neighbor will focus our attention on thinking before we speak using the text of Mark 9:2-10. Come and allow your mind to be transformed so you can think outside of the box.
Abundant Life Church is affiliated with the Assemblies of God of Mexico and has services for everyone. Weekly 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 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, just a block from SuperLake. For more information, call the pastor at (331) 417-7038.
Christ Church Episcopal
Christ Church Episcopal, a congregation of the Anglican Church of Mexico, will observe the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost by celebrating the Holy Eucharist Sunday, October 23, 9:30 a.m. at the Little Chapel by the Lake. Fr. Dr. Inez Dayer, Christ Church’s secretary, will preside, and Bishop Sandy Olson give a message with the theme “Consider the Pharisees” based on Luke 18:9-14.
The congregations of Christ Church Episcopal and the Little Chapel share a common fellowship time between their two services, from about 10:35 to 11:25 a.m.
Wednesday, October 26, the Lakeside Singers will lead a sing-along at Casa Nostra at 4:30 p.m. Members of other churches will join together for this fun experience.
New Hope Christian
The Rev. Gene Raymer will lead the non-denominational congregation of New Hope Christian Fellowship in their regular worship service on Sunday, October 23, as they meet in the upper room of the Presbyterian Church at 11 a.m. The congregation seeks to model itself after the first century Christian church and so the service will include hymns of praise, reading of scriptures, prayers for forgiveness as well as petitions for healing. Just as the first century church heard words of inspiration, Pastor Raymer will deliver a message of inspiration based on Jesus’ words to “… love your neighbor as yourself.” Explains the pastor, “Loving others as Jesus taught requires us to first love ourselves. To do that we must see ourselves as children of God having received unmerited love and forgiveness. Then we can look at others as children of God and bestow on them that same love and forgiveness we have experienced.”
Members of the congregation will continue their fellowship with a meal at Johanna’s restaurant. For more information, contact: 376-766-3435, 333-724-6179 or 376-766-1720.
Lakeside Baptists
Brother Bob Hendrick says: “The old wooden stock pen behind the house hadn’t been used for years and was just a collection of “antique wood.” Every spring we would find insect wings on our windowsills and near baseboards; indications of termites. We applied insecticides and eventually called an exterminator. When he came he explained how he would deal with the infestation. And he explained that the varmints would be back each spring unless we tore down the old corral from which the bugs swarmed. How many lives fight the same battles over and over because they never tear down ‘the old corral?’ They keep trying to mop the floor dry without turning off the faucet. Jesus said new wine belongs in a new container. Old ones have old impurities. From whence do your termites swarm?”
Hendrick will give the sermon at this Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service at the Lake Chapala Baptist Church, at Santa Margarita 147 in Riberas del Pilar.
Unitarian Universalists
The presentation on Sunday, October 23 at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship is by Mardele Harland, who will continue the group’s exploration of the book “A Chosen Faith” by reviewing Chapters 3 and 4. Sandy Wallin will be the service leader and the choir will perform.
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
In the words of country music singer Mac Davis, “it’s hard to be humble.” Humility is an often misunderstood term. In this Sunday’s sermon at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, “It’s Hard To Be Humble,” the Rev. Robbin Del Nagro retells the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, as we seek to understand what Jesus meant by humility. Worship begins at 10 a.m., and the children’s bilingual Sunday School starts at 9:45. Coffee Hour, a time of welcome and fellowship follows the service.
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.
The Company of Gentlemen will have their monthly luncheon Wednesday, October 26, noon at Viva Mexico Restaurant in San Juan Cosala.
The Harvest Comida, a Thanksgiving feast, will be held October 29. The social hour will begin at 1 p.m. and the meal will be at 2 p.m. The cost is 220 pesos.
St. Andrew’s is at Calle San Lucas 19, a block south of the Carretera in Riberas del Pilar.
Little Chapel by the Lake
Sunday, October 23, Pastor Ken Armstrong’s message drawn from I Corinthians 15:9-14, is entitled “The Other Three R’s,” in which he discusses the nature of the faith we live and share with the world.
The Little Chapel by the Lake is located in Chula Vista at Carretera Chapala-Ajijic 10. Worship service is at 11:30 a.m. and a fellowship time with coffee and snacks is held from 11 to 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 766-2538 or 332-186-0417 (cell).
San Andres English
“The Lord is our judge. The one thing we know for certain about His judgment is that it favors the humble, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”
So says Fr. Basil G. Royston, D. Min., who will offer the homily “The Lord, the Righteous Judge” at San Andres Catholic Church’s English-language service Sunday October 23, 9 a.m.
San Andres is located at the corner of Ramon Corona and Parroquia, one block from the Ajijic main plaza.
Ajijic IONS Meeting
The Ajijic IONS Community Group has organized an ongoing monthly series of discussions on consciousness and spirituality based on the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) resources. The October meeting will bring more perspectives on what cohousing and noetic sciences are all about here at Lakeside. This meeting will focus on the topic of bringing higher awareness of community living, and will share some short video presentations on social capital and consciousness. An in depth discussion will follow. It is a fantastic opportunity to learn and share experiences on these topics. Bring your soul and spirited mind and join in this group dynamic. The meeting will be held at the common house at Rancho La Salud Village Sunday, October 23, 1 to 3 p.m. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for directions.