Lakeside Presbyterian
Sunday, March 1, Dr. Wayne Cook will look at the fourth purpose in Rick Warren’s book, “The Purpose Driven Life.”
We speak of God calling people to ministry: pastor, missionary or seminary professor. In fact, “ministry” means servant-hood. By definition, we all are ministers -- servants of God, called to do His work.
Ever wanted to sing in a band? Just show up Fridays 9 to 10 a.m. and join the Praise Team. No auditions required!
The LPC Despensa Team – now at full strength – requests your support in the form of supplies donated on Sundays: caldo de pollo (chicken bouillion), shampoo, fruits and veggies (in season from the store or excess from home), instant coffee, dry cereals, boxed milk, pastas, puree de tomate (tomato sauce). Contact Gary and Marcee Smith, 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..
Dr. Sam Thelin will give a lecture on the prevention and treatment of upper respiratory infections, Thursday, March 5, 2 p.m. at the church. He’ll explain when to see the doctor and when not, home treatments, and more.
Drop In! Every Tuesday 1-3 p.m. 60’s Singalong with Freedom Chorale. Lead a song on a mic, or just sing along with the rest of the Chorale. Live backing, lyrics and professional sound.
Free transport to and from church by Yoli Reyna, professional chauffeur, 331-604-1006.
Computer, sewing classes & ESL for Spanish speakers are Saturday, 10 a.m.
Lakeside Presbyterian Church, San Jorge 250, Riberas del Pilar. English services, Sunday, 10 a.m.; Spanish services, 9 a.m.; Sunday School for adults, 8:30 a.m. in the library; Bible Study, Fridays, 6 a.m.
Christ Church
Christ Church Lakeside, a parish of the Diocese of the West in the Anglican Church of Mexico, will observe the First Sunday in Lent, March 1, 11 a.m. in La Huerta Events Center. Rev. Linda Ramos will celebrate and give a message with the theme “Temptation” based on Matthew 4:1-11.
Sunday School (in Spanish) convenes during the service at the Gospel Reading. Young people are welcome to share this time of lessons and discovery.
The congregation and friends will meet at 1 p.m. at Casa Linda Restaurant, Rio Bravo 7, West Ajijic.
A Loaves & Fishes food assembly and distribution event takes place Tuesday, March 3, 10:30 a.m. at the last soccer field on the street where Ajijic’s Wednesday market is held.
The Bible Study meets on Wednesday, March 4, 1 p.m. at Elizabeth Carroll’s home, Galeana 35 in Ajijic. All are welcome to learn about the inspired contents of the Bible and share their insights with each other.
St. Andrew’s Anglican
Sunday, 1 March, The Reverend Robbin Moore will preside and preach. The service of Holy Eucharist begins at 10 a.m. Coffee hour, a time of fellowship and welcome, follows the service.
A Lenten Studies series begins Wednesday, March 4, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and continues through April 8. Includes a simple lunch of soup, bread and beverage. Sign-up sheet in the garden.
The next Taizé Service will be Wednesday March 18, 6 p.m. For more information on Taizé and its contemplative service of music, readings and prayer, see taize.fr/en. All are welcome to attend.
Every Sunday, Operation Feed, a program supported by St. Andrew’s, welcomes donations of non-perishable food items. Boxed milk and empty cardboard egg cartons are especially welcome, in addition to rice, beans, pasta, lentils, garbanzos, oats, oil and salt. The parish distributes this food to Lakeside’s neediest families.
Every donation or consignment you make to St. Andrew’s resale shop, Todo Bueno, supports a number of Lakeside charities.
Todo Bueno needs volunteers to serve as sales clerks. Information: Patti Gonzales at 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..
Todo Bueno is located on the highway, just west of S&S Auto in Riberas del Pilar, and is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, Monday through Saturday.
St. Andrew’s is at Calle San Lucas 19, a block south of the Carretera in Riberas del Pilar.
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.
Information: lakechapalajewishcongregation.com 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..
Unitarian Universalists
Rev. Matt Aslpaugh will present “We Would Be One” Sunday, March 1, at the Lake Chapala Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.
Both Unitarianism, with its original theology that God is one, not three, and Universalism, with its original theology that we all have the same end, have “oneness” as a foundational value. We’ll delve deeply into this concept of oneness, and explore how others, ancient and modern, approach this idea. In particular, we’ll explore how we might apply the value of oneness in our own lives. Cate Howell is the service leader.
The Unitarians meet Sundays, 10:30 a.m., at Hidalgo 261, on the Carretera in Riberas del Pilar, opposite the Catholic Church. More information: 376-766-2299.
Little Chapel by the Lake
Sunday, March 1, Pastor Paul Allen will give a sermon on “Measuring up in faith” at the Little Chapel by the Lake. Stay after the service for a friendly family-style meal in the fellowship hall.
Bible studies are held Tuesday, March 3, 10 a.m.
Monthly food distribution in San Juan Tecoman, Tuesday, March 3. Meet at the Chapel to carpool at 3 p.m.
Wednesday, March 4, Fun with Music will sing at Mi Casita assisted living center in San Antonio Tlayacapan, from 4-5 p.m. Carpooling from the Chapel at 3:30 p.m.
Conversational Spanish classes are still open for more students at beginning and intermediate levels, Fridays at 1 p.m. and 2 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..
Saturdays, 4 p.m., all are welcome to a “Sweet Hour of Prayer.” Open to anyone at Lakeside who wants to pray for our nations, world, friends and family.
Information: 376-766-2538.
Lake Chapala Baptist
“But now ... the Lord who created you ... says: “Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine. When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. For I am the LORD, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior. From eternity to eternity I am God. No one can snatch anyone out of my hand. No one can undo what I have done.” (Isaiah 43:1-3, 13)
God is with us, leading us, guiding us, loving us, providing for us — all with His unlimited resources. What do we need? Do we need strength, peace, love, joy, or hope? He has it all. He is longing to pour out His favor and blessing upon us. We need to be open to Him and to trust Him. We need, by faith, to receive what He has for us. It is essential we realize how much He loves us and that He has a good purpose and plan for us
Lake Chapala Baptist Church is at Santa Margarita 147, Riberas del Pilar. English-language Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; English-language worship service, 11 a.m., and Spanish-language worship service, 12:30 p.m.
Abundant Life Church
Sunday, March 1, Pastor Gary challenges to see the great blessing that is found in God´s grace. Together, we can discover a grace that is sufficient to help us live joyfully in the current and future presence of God. Holiness is a joy when it is found through the door of grace.
Abundant Life Church is affiliated with the Assemblies of God of Mexico and has services for everyone. Weekly Sunday worship services, 10 a.m. and Bible study in English, Wednesdays, 3 p.m. Spanish language services, Sundays, noon, and Bible studies, Fridays, 6:45 p.m. Children’s ministry, Saturday, noon, and youth, Saturdays, 6:30 p.m.
The church is at Carretera Chapala-Jocotepec 140, San Antonio Tlayacapan, a block from Super Lake. Information: 331-417-7038.
Lakeside Community
Fellowship
There are three words that are well-known, especially to Christians. Faith, love and hope. These are not just words, they are spiritual realities. Have you placed your faith in Christ? Do you love all those who are believers in Christ? Do you have an eternal hope that is secure? If you do, rejoice. If you don’t come and talk with us and we’ll share our faith, love and hope.
Lakeside Community Fellowship meets every Sunday, 10 a.m., at Hidalgo 441, in the new Bravo Theatre directly adjacent to the Carretera. All are welcome to attend. Youth and children’s Sunday school classes are available during the service. Information: Alan Pohl, 333-399-1501; Dave Powell, 332-208-9263.
Riberas Meditation
This week’s Satsang will be held Wednesday, March 4, 3 to 4:30 p.m. The topic will be Ramana Maharshi’s “Who am I,” Paragraph 11: “It is only through the inquiry ‘Who am I? that the mind subsides.”
Ramana Maharshi taught Self-inquiry as the most direct way for Self-realization, to look within yourself and see what is always present, and never comes and goes.
There is no cost for Satsang. Books and meditation materials are provided for free. Satsang is hosted at the house of Richard Clarke, San Luis 73, Riberas del Pilar. Wednesdays from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Space is limited. Call 376-765-6976 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..
San Andrés Mass
Padre Everardo Sánchez will officiate for the English-speaking congregation, each Sunday, 9 a.m.
Sunday Masses in Spanish are scheduled at 7, 8 and 10 a.m., noon, 5, 7 and 8 p.m.
San Andrés Catholic Church is at the corner of Ramon Corona and Parroquia, one block from the Ajijic main plaza.
San Juan Bautista
Father Jose Louis Gonsalves will preside at English-language Mass held at San Juan Bautista Catholic Church in San Juan Cosala, each Sunday, 9 a.m. The church is located at Del Cardinal, across from the plaza.
San Antonio de Padua
An English-language Mass is held at this Catholic parish each Sunday, 10 a.m. Address: Ramon Corona 123, San Antonio Tlayacapan.
St. Mark’s Anglican-Episcopal, Guadalajara
All are welcome to English Mass at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Michael Schirmacher officiates, with Ana Silvia Guerrero on organ and Debbie Matthew directing the choir. Spanish Mass is at 12:30 p.m. with Rev. Manuel Sonora officiating.
Chichimecas 836 at Aztecas, Col. Monraz, end of route Bus 33-A. See stmarksanglican.org.
Iglesia Cristiana Agape
Bilingual Christian Church Service Sundays at 6 p.m., with music. Calle Nudo de Cempoaltepetl 842, Col. San Marcos, Guadalajara.
Information: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., maryloera.com/service, 332-590-7760 (WhatsApp).
HU Chant
Chanting HU, an ancient name for the Divine while in a contemplative state, is a simple technique to open your heart to greater happiness, love, inner peace and understanding. Join in Saturday, March 7, 10:30 a.m., at the Center for Spiritual Living, 17 Nicholas Bravo, Ajijic, for a short group HU Chant followed by refreshments and fellowship time. Sponsored by Eckankar, Mexico.