The Guadalajara Reporter
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Lake Chapala Baptist
“Many admit they need a power beyond their own to solve issues when they feel powerless. Some turn to astrology, fate, crystals, science or some universal force to find a greater power than themselves,” says Gary Smith, associate pastor of Lake Chapala Baptist Church.
In an effort to raise awareness and funds to continue the fight against polio, the Chapala Sunrise Rotary Club is hosting an End Polio Now Mexican Fiesta on Friday, October 30, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Hotel Montecarlo in Chapala.
St Andrew’s Anglican
“The Powerful Powerless” is the title of Fr. Winston Welty’s sermon at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church on Sunday, October 18, 10 a.m. “One of the most familiar – and most ignored – teachings of Jesus has to do with power,” says Welty. “Contrary to every earthly conviction and practice, Jesus insisted that true power is found not in dominance but in service; the willingness to be last rather than the insistence on being first. That contradiction between culture and faith is the theme of this week’s message.”
Members of the Catalina Rotary Club of Tucson, Arizona traveled to lakeside to present a check for US$47,000 to the Satellite E-Club, which is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ajijic.
At Christ Church Episcopal, Fr. Danny Borkowski was kept busy blessing the congregation’s pack of pampered pets. One of the dogs, Fiona Zeigler, celebrated her first birthday with the gang by sharing a meatloaf “cake” with the others.
There’s a very active and experienced group of birders at Lake Chapala hosted by John and Rosemary Keeling.
The future of a mobile health van that serves seven economically-challenged communities on Lake Chapala’s north shore is hanging in the balance after financial funding for the service was curtailed.
