Lake Chapala Baptist
“There is no other to whom we can flee,” Pastor Linton said in opening his sermon last Sunday. “You help us to persevere; You strengthen us day by day.
“Do you think God is harsh? It’s evil in this world that is harsh! Does death terrify you? Unbelievers are marching to their deaths on a suicide mission. Oh Christian, how grateful, how humble we should be that Christ came to free us from the shackles of death!
“Paul—in prison—wanted to depart and be with Christ, but felt obligated to stay for his beloved flock of true believers. Let us say with Paul, ‘Christ will be honored in my body, whether by my life or by my death!’”
Share memorable weekly sermons, uplifting music, and an ongoing thirst for true wisdom at Lake Chapala Baptist Church every Sunday at 10:45 a.m. Bible study meets on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Santa Margarita #147, Riberas del Pilar. Call 376-765-2925. Visit the LCBC Facebook page for more information. Covid protocols are observed.
LCBC’s new bilingual outreach service meets Sundays, 5:30 p.m., with sermon translations and songs in Spanish and English. Todos bienvenidos. Please see LCBC’s ad under Worship Listings for more information.
Unitarians
Sunday, May 22, Rev. David Roth will present “Pathways to Liberation and Empowerment.” Hidden in plain sight. We depart our Mama’s womb with the experience of profound loss. Living a meaningful life we inevitably experience more painful losses. I submit to you that woven into our experience of loss is a tried and true pathway to wholeness. Cate Howell will be the service leader.
May 29 the topic is “The Good Life and Social Justice” with Susan Miller and a panel discussing a recent workshop. Carol Johnson will be the service leader.
Lake Chapala Unitarian Universalist Fellowship services are Sundays, 10:30 a.m. In person services are now available. Masks will be required and safe distance spacing of chairs will be practiced. The Carretera at Hidalgo 261, Riberas del Pilar.
Little Chapel
Sunday, May 22, Pastor Pete Campbell will speak and share from the Word of God in the book of Matthew at the 11 a.m. praise and worship service of the Little Chapel by the Lake, located on the Ajijic Chapala highway #10 in Chula Vista. “Make a Joyful Noise,” singing songs, hymns and new songs unto the Lord, 5 p.m.
Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. a small fellowship group meets at the Chapel.
Transformations video series will be shown Thursday, May 26. It follows life changing stories in Uganda, Northern Canada with the Inuits, and a Hebrides Revival in Scotland.
Donations for our food mission are always gladly accepted via our big purple box in front of the Chapel. Thank you for continuing to contribute to this worthy cause. Next distribution date: June 7.
Saturday the boys from Mama Cleo’s will be having a car wash from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the Little Chapel to raise funds for their many expenses.
Christ Church Lakeside
Christ Church Lakeside, a parish of the Diocese of the West in the Anglican Church of Mexico, will observe the sixth Sunday of Easter, May 22, by celebrating the Holy Eucharist service in person and via Zoom at 10:30 a.m. in our location with the red door and windows next door to the Smokehouse. Rev. Jim Powers will celebrate and give a message, “The Advocate,” based on John 14:23-29. Those wishing to have brunch/lunch will meet at noon in La Nueva Posada restaurant, Donato Guerra 9, Ajijic, 376-766-1444.
The Loaves and Fishes Food Distribution will be held Tuesday, May 24, 12:30 p.m. at Calle Jesus Garcia 11, San Antonio Tlayacapan. Information: Al Ramos, 332-384-2343, or 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 via Zoom Wednesday, May 25, 1:30 p.m. To receive the Zoom sign-in information for the Sunday service or the Bible study, contact Rev. Jim Powers at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or at 322-356-0382 or Rev. Danny Borkowski at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 376-766-2495.
Lakeside Presbyterian
Sunday, May 22, Pastor Carolyn will talk this week about the Book of Chronicles: Building Hope, Building a Future.
“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land” (2Ch 7:14).
The Book of 2 Chronicles was written to help the Israelites deal with their return from exile. They were asking questions like: Does God still love us? Are His covenants still in force? Can we worship God without the temple? Will we survive as a nation, as God’s chosen people? Today, we ask many similar questions, when we see the world changing so dramatically. 2 Chronicles lets the Israelites—and us—know emphatically: There is hope!
In-church services are at 9:30 a.m. (English) and 11 a.m. (Spanish). The live English service streams each Sunday on Facebook at Lakeside Presbyterian Church-Chapala or at lpc-chapala.org. Following Government of Jalisco guidance, we do not need to mask anymore. However, LPC has designated an area to the left in front for those in attendance who desire to remain fully distanced, and masked, for their peace of mind.
If you need a ride to come to church, contact LPC at 376-106-0853 before 4 p.m. on Thursday.
Coffee and refreshments are served after the service in the Narthex.
Jewish Congregation
The Lake Chapala Jewish Congregation holds Friday services at 6 p.m. via Zoom. See www.lakechapalajewishcongregation.com for the URL.