Heritage Baptist Church of Mexico
What? Another breakaway church?
The sermon last Sunday was crystal clear: Lakeside does need yet another church. Here’s why: We true believers look for churches that preach the Gospel, the all-important doctrines of grace and God’s sovereignty, and brotherly and sisterly love. Unfortunately, the focus in Christian churches the world over is much more likely to be on “What can God do for me?”
Churches should operate solely under Christ’s light (The direct lordship of Christ). This is what makes us an eternal family, and it is so precious to us. There never was, nor ever will be, a perfect church, but as we know, it’s God’s wisdom to sow the tares with the wheat, and He is the only one capable of separating them without wreaking destruction. Therefore, we must strive for doctrinal stability and genuine unity of spirit.
The Apostle Paul calls us “the Church of the Living God.” The living Church! Owned by and through God, for His own glory. He chose it, He bought it, He owns it. We are invisible to the world as the house of God. But we, as living stones, should be visible to one another. And Christ builds that house without compromise, hesitation, modernizing, or apology. We are called to defend the truth of God with every fiber of our being, and we will be His pedestal of truth in a world of darkness, division, and indifference.
That, beloved, is why Heritage Baptist Church is needed in Chapala, in Mexico, and in the world.
Join us at 11:30 a.m. in the Upper Room at the Presbyterian Church in Riberas del Pilar. Open prayer, then the worship service at 11:45.
Lakeside Presbyterian Church
Pastor Carolyn, will talk this Sunday, July 2, 11 a.m., about setting boundaries.
In his last days, the story goes that the Apostle John was fragile and needed to be carried to church. And he would just repeat, “Little children, love one another.” That was his message in a nutshell for Christian believers. But there’s more to John than just that. In fact, in his brief epistle we’re discussing on Sunday, he lets his friends know that they have to draw the line with some people; it would be wrong to extend hospitality to these folks. This can be a difficult word to hear, but we know that no other human being would know better than the Apostle John why and where we should set proper boundaries.
English-language service begins at 9:30 a.m. Spanish service begins 11 a.m. The English service also streams each Sunday at facebook.com/LPCChapala.
There is coffee and refreshments after the service in the Narthex.
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.
There is coffee and refreshments after the service in theNarthex.
LPCC is at Calle San Jorge 250 in Riberas del Pilar, (turn toward the lake at Mom’s Restaurant).
St. Andrew’s Anglican Episcopal Church
Sunday, July 2, Reverend James Twyman will preach and celebrate at the 10 a.m. service.
“Scripture And Art,” a six-week lectionary and art adventure seminar led by Pastor Michelle, will explain the Anglican/Episcopal lectionary, which is composed of the three Bible readings—Old Testament, New Testament (Epistle) and Gospel—heard in every Sunday service.
The seminar, which runs six Wednesdays from July 5 through August 9, will be held at St. Andrew’s Anglican, and will also cover the role of lectionary art that serves to enhance each Anglican/Episcopal scriptural engagement and understanding. Pastor Michelle says that the seminar will be both an intellectually and visually stimulating experience.
To allow for more hearty discussions, the series is limited to 10 people per each of two sessions: 10 to 11:30 a.m., and 1 to 2:30 p.m. The public is invited.
Given the small number of available seats, we suggest that those who wish to attend should contact Pastor Michelle soon, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Mobile: 333-033-4121.
St. Andrew’s live streams Sunday services and sermon highlights on its Facebook page: St Andrews Anglican Lake Chapala.
To become part of the parish, contact Rev. Michelle 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.. Office hours are Monday and Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Lake Chapala Baptist Church
Join us as we together worship the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ; the Son, Jesus Christ who was, who is and who is to come and the Holy Spirit sent by the Father in the Son’s name. The Word, which is “living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword” is taught so that we can grow in our faith in Christ and love for each other.
Worship service and teaching Sundays, 10:45 a.m. Bible Study Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. followed by Devotion, Prayer and Praise at 11:30.
Lake Chapala Baptist Church, Sta. Margarita 147, Riberas del Pilar. Contact us at 331-608-0856 or +1 512-422-1285.
Little Chapel by the Lake
Sunday July 2, Pastor Thomas Walker will speak on “My Presence Shall Go With You.” At the 11 a.m. service. We are located on the Ajijic-Chapala highway 10 in Chula Vista. Grace meal after the service. Main dish provided, accompanying dishes whatever you bring.
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, 3 p.m., meet at the Chapel to carpool to San Juan Tecomatlan for the monthly distribution of food and clothing.
Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., a small group will be meeting for fellowship and prayer at the Chapel, to discuss what the group will be doing next.
Thursday women’s water therapy exercise in a heated pool at 4 p.m. Carpooling from the Chapel at 3:45 p.m. Good fellowship, great exercise, Call Belva at 331-307-0669 for more info.
Conversational Spanish classes Fridays, 1 p.m. Call Beatriz 376-108-9755, or 331-912-6430 for more information. (Classes have been temporarily suspended because of the heat.)
Car Wash by Mama Cleo’s Boys home is Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (fundraiser for their many needs). Thank you to everyone who contributed last week.
Collecting water containers (garrafones) for the village of Mezcala. Contact Don Spangler, +1-970-219-5983 for more information.
Little Chapel telephone: 376-766-2538.
Unitarian Universalist
Fellowship
Sunday, July 2, prepare to be captivated by candid and deeply personal readings by four members of the Lake Chapala Unitarian Universalist Fellowship community who have contributed to the anticipated publication of “Bravados,” an anthology of narratives by 21 authors, all of whom live in the Lake Chapala area. Their stories should open your eyes to the benefits of living in a rich and diverse Latin culture that reveres its elders. They reveal the unexpected ease of their transitions into a foreign environment and the hidden treasures they are still discovering on their journeys.
Lake Chapala Unitarian Universalist Fellowship services are Sundays, 10:30 a.m. at Hidalgo 261, Riberas del Pilar, next to Doppio Café, across the road from the Catholic Church.
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 and there are written instructions for sitting and walking meditation for beginners.
Sunday, July 2, the Center is open from 9 to noon for sitting and walking meditation. The format for the hour is 30 minutes of sitting, 15 minutes of walking (if you wish) and 15 minutes of sitting.
Wednesday, July 5, Join us from 4 to 5 pm.. for an hour of sitting and walking meditation followed by Mingyur Rinpoche “Transforming Anxiety in Awareness.” This will run from 5 to 6 p.m., with time for discussion.
If you can’t join us in person on Wednesday, you can participate on Zoom. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for the link.
The Heart of Awareness Buddhist Community and Practice Center is located at Guadalupe Victoria 101 in Ajijic. For more information and the monthly calendar, visit the website heartofawareness.org.
All are welcome regardless of experience or affiliation.
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.
Contact us 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.. Website is LakeChapalaJewishConregation.com.
Christ Church Lakeside
Christ Church Lakeside will observe the fifth Sunday after Pentecost, July 2, by celebrating the Holy Eucharist together, and via Zoom, 10:30 a.m., at our location with the red door and windows next to The Smokehouse Restaurant. Restaurant. Rev. Danny Borkowski will be the celebrant and give the message. The Monthly Sunday Potluck will be held in the Church after the Service.
The Loaves and Fishes food distribution will not held Tuesday, July 4, 11:30 a.m. at Calle Jesus Garcia 11 in San Antonio Tlayacapan. If you wish to help our food program by giving 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..
A Bible Study, hosted by Rev. Danny Borkowski, will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, July 5, 1:30 p.m. All are invited to attend, learn about the inspired contents of the Bible, and share their insights with each other.
For those who don’t have the 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 or Rev. Jim Powers at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and 322-356-0382.
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
Abundant Life Church
What makes a good worker? Have you seen the workers in road construction or the one building your house with one hand holding their cell phone talking and the other occasionally moving material? No one would consider them good workers. As believers we are told to do what is required even when the boss is not watching. A good worker is not all talk but one who does the will of the master. Come Sunday, July 2, to be challenged to be the kind of worker Jesus is contracting.
Services are on the Facebook page as well as the YouTube channel. The 10:30 a.m. English services schedule is at abuntandtlifechapala.com.
Abundant Life Church is affiliated with the Assemblies of God of Mexico. English-language services are Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Bible study in English is held at 11 a.m. each.
Located at Carretera 140 in San Antonio Tlayacapan, just a block from SuperLake.
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. Mezcala Christian Church provides approximately 250 early breakfast meals weekly to Mezcala children and 50 to 100 large bottles (garafones) of clean safe drinking water weekly to Mezcala area families. Food and financial donations are always needed and accepted. 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).
San Juan BautistaCatholic Church
English Mass- Sundays 9 a.m. Del Cardenal 25 Raquet Club, San Juan Cosala. Enjoy singing? All are welcome to join our choir. Contact: Raya, 331-068-1809.
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. See: gracechapalamx.church.
St. Mark’s Anglican Episcopal, Guadalajara
Regular Sunday Services under Rev. Dr. Pamela Hosey Long 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. provided after every service.