Lakeside Presbyterian Church
This Sunday, August 6 Pastor Wayne will start a new series on the Book of John. It is very different than the other Gospels.
The greatest Word. There are many titles and names given to Jesus. When the early Christians tried to tell the Jews about Jesus, it was pretty easy. They all had Jewish backgrounds, so it was easy to use phrases like the “Son of David,” “Messiah” and “Son of God.” He also had names like Jesus (Savior) and Immanuel (God With Us). But how do you tell someone about Jesus who has a different background?
The answer is that you start with something they understand and then move on from that to Jesus. This is
exactly what John has done here as he writes to Greek--speaking people. He calls Jesus “the Word of God.” The Greeks often talked about the Word of God. They were impressed that the world is a systematic and orderly place. So they asked, “What keeps the stars on their course? What makes the sun rise and set? What makes the seasons keep their appointed times? What puts reason in man? What makes order out of what might have been chaos?” The answer they gave to all these was the same: “the word of God.” John is saying, “You have been talking about the Word of God and the Word of God has now come to the earth.”
English-language service begins Sunday, 9:30 a.m. and also streams each live at facebook.com/LPCChapala. 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.
Coffee and refreshments after the service in the Narthex.
Calle San Jorge 250 in Riberas del Pilar.
Lake Chapala Baptist Church
“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law? Jesus replied, Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” (Matthew 22:36-40).
These are the two commandments that Jesus gave us. “Now that faith has come, we are no longer under the supervision of the law. You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus” (Galatians 3:25-28). God loves all his children and expects us to do likewise regardless of their race, gender, or beliefs. All His children are the ones he expects us to love. It doesn’t matter whether we agree with them or not, whether we even know them or not. Love and faith in God give us the ability to love our neighbors.
Pastor John Whitener will be bringing the message. Lake Chapala Baptist Church, Santa Margarita 147, Riberas del Pilar. English-language worship service is Sunday, August 6, 10:45 a.m. The Spanish-language worship service is at 12:30 p.m. Information: 331-608-0856.
St. Andrew’s Anglican Episcopal Church
Sunday, August 6, Reverend Michelle McKinnon Young will preach and Reverend James Twyman will celebrate at the 10 a.m. service.
“Scripture And Art,” a six-week seminar, led by Pastor Michelle, explains 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 ends on Wednesday, August 9, 10 to 11:30 a.m., 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 has been both an intellectually and visually stimulating experience.
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.
Heritage Baptist Church Chapala MX
“When I heard these things, I sat down and wept. For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven.” (Neh. 1:4)
Our world is changing fast. Let us consider how we respond to God’s hard providences.
When things fall apart, we have instinctive reactions, yet we Christians are called to respond instead with fervent prayer and persistent supplication. The normal reaction to hard times is to begin fretting, burning with concern; then we share our concerns with others, passing along our worries. But Nehemiah’s way was to talk and walk with God.
Have you allowed circumstances to overwhelm you? Follow Nehemiah’s example. Ask great things from God and then expect them. When you pray, remember God’s greatness and praise Him; acknowledge His total sovereignty and that He is the one true, living God of Heaven. Then turn your problem over to Him.
In the shade of His grandeur we are moved to confess our own smallness and our sins. Ask with extreme humility. Plead with God from your broken heart. Be persistent, it’s a virtue in prayer. This awesome, mighty God has a special relationship with us: He is our Father. He’s big enough to control it all. He reigns! And everyone who submits to God is His own.
Heritage Baptist Church of Mexico, Chapala Ministry is a fledgling Baptist Church seeking out our eternal family, one precious soul at a time. Join us at 11:15 a.m. in the “Upper Room” at the Presbyterian Church in Riberas del Pilar (please use the San Marcos side entrance closest to the lake). Sundays: Open prayer, then worship and wisdom direct from the Word. Wednesdays: Bible study and fellowship at 4:30 p.m. Info: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or visit our Facebook page.
Little Chapel by the Lake
Sunday, August 6, Pastor Thomas Walker will speak from what the Lord has revealed to him from the Word for today at the 11 a.m. service. Little Chapel is located on the Ajijic-Chapala highway 10 in Chula Vista. A Grace meal is held after the service, with the main dish provided, accompanying dishes of 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. The next food distribution will be Tuesday, August 1. Those who want to join in, carpool at 3 p.m. at the Chapel.
Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., a small group will be meeting for a continuing study in the book of Daniel, with Pastor Thomas taking us through chapter 10 this week.
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.
Little Chapel telephone: 376-766-2538.
Conversational Spanish classes 1 p.m., Fridays; write This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
Car Wash by Mama Cleo’s Boys home Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (fundraiser for their needs).
Collecting water containers (garrafones) for the village of Mezcala. Contact Don Spangler, +1-970-219-5983 for more information.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Sunday, August 6, Rev. Matt Alspaugh will present “Bring Forth What Is In You” at the Lake Chapala Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.
The title is from a saying in the Gospel of Thomas, “If you bring forth what is in you, [it] will save you; if you do not bring forth what is within you, [it] will destroy you.” We explore what we bring forth, through our first Source, that is, our “direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder…which moves us to a renewal of the spirit and an openness to the forces which create and uphold life.”
Robert Barnett will be the service associate.
The service for August 13 will feature Rev. D’Vorah Kelly with Pam Cucinell as service associate speaking on “Embracing the Sacred Threshold: the Gift of Luminal Space.”
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.
Christ Church Lakeside
Christ Church Lakeside will observe the transfiguration of our Lord Jesus Christ, August 6, by celebrating the Holy Eucharist together, and via Zoom, 10:30 a.m., in our normal location. Rev. Christine Wysock will be the celebrant and give the message. The monthly potluck meal will be enjoyed after the service.
The Loaves and Fishes food distribution will not be held Tuesday, August 8. 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, August 9, 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.
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 LakeChapalaJewishCongregation.com.
Grace Church Chapala
Grace Church Chapala is a Christian Church located in the Bravo Theatre building at 441 Hidalgo in Riberas. We welcome you to worship Jesus Christ with us on Sunday’s at 10 a.m. Our praise music is a contemporary style. We host an open Bible study on Tuesdays at 10 a.m.
Led by the teaching of Pastor Alan Pohl we strive to be faithful followers of Jesus Christ. Grace supports an outreach ministry to the children of Mezcala. You will find a friendly welcome here with opportunities to connect with other believers and to serve God. Information: GraceChapalamx.church.
Abundant Life Church
We all need good friends and we want to be a good friend to those around us, but what makes a good friend? Come Sunday, August 6, as we analyze when a friend listens and when it’s time to speak up. When we do speak, we need to know what to say and the Bible will help us with this as well. God wants to speak through us to our friends and family! Together we can learn how to allow Him to do just that.
Services are on the Facebook page as well as the YouTube channel.
Abundant Life Church is affiliated with the Assemblies of God of Mexico.
The 10:30 a.m. English services schedule is at abuntandtlifechapala.com. Bible study in English is held at 11 a.m. each Wednesday.
Located at Carretera 140 in San Antonio Tlayacapan, just a block from SuperLake.
Heart of AwarenessBuddhist Community
The Heart of Awareness Buddhist Community offers opportunities to meditate together regardless of experience or affiliation at the Practice Center (Guadalupe Victoria 101, Ajijic). Chairs and cushions are provided and there are written instructions for sitting and walking meditation for beginners. All are welcome regardless of experience or affiliation. There are no fees for regularly scheduled practice and program opportunities. Donations are accepted with gratitude.
Sunday, August 6, 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. Join us for 1, 2, or all 3 hours.
Wednesday, August 9, there will be a practice period from 4 to 5 p.m. consisting of sitting and walking meditation. This will be followed by the first of a four-part video series titled “Samadhi: Cultivating Inner Calm and Collectedness,” taught by Christina Feldman. Christina is a co-founder of Gaia House and a guiding teacher emeritus at Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts. The author of several books, she has been teaching insight meditation retreats internationally since 1976. She is one of the teaching faculty of the CPP program, dedicated to the study and application of the early teachings of the Buddha. A discussion period will follow the video.
The Wednesday practice and program is also offered on Zoom; the link can be found at heartofawareness.org. There is an open invitation to gather for an informal meal at a nearby restaurant following the Wednesday session.
Each Thursday, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., a Practice/Book Study is open to all. The current book is “Zen Mind, Beginners Mind” by Shunryū Suzuki. It is not necessary to have a copy of the book. The group sits for 20 minutes, shares reading and discussion and ends with a 10 minute silent reflection/sit.
For more information and the monthly calendar, visit the website heartofawareness.org.
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.
San Andres Catholic Church
Marcos Castellanos 14, Centro, Ajijic. English Mass Sundays 9 a.m. (Resumes August 13)
Information: Raya, 331-068-1809.
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).
St. Mark’s Anglican Episcopal, Guadalajara
Sunday, August 6, Rev. Dr. Pamela Hosey Long will celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration, 10:30 a.m. in English and 12:30 p.m. in Spanish.
St. Mark’s choir is not to be missed and there is coffee gettogether after each service.
Chichimecas 836, corner of Aztecas, diagonally across the street from the UAG ICB Campus, Colonia Monraz, Guadalajara. Website: stmarksgdl.com/en.