November 23, 2025
Chino church of Christ Bulletin
11940 Telephone Avenue Chino, CA. 91710 / 909-628-9428
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November 23, 2025
The churches of Christ salute you. Romans 16:16
This Daily Bible Reading Schedule does not follow the order in which the books appear in the Bible. It is rather a chronological arrangement. The poetic and prophetic books of the Old Testament are inserted in the historical books at the point in the narrative where they are thought to have been written. Likewise, the Epistles of the New Testament are inserted in the narrative of the Book of Acts. The chronological order used here is agreeable to most conservative Bible scholars. (The daily schedule was taken from the Gospel Gazette website.)
BIBLE CLASSES AND WORSHIP
Sunday
Adult & Children Bible Classes: 9:30 am to 10:15 am
Worship: 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Worship: 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Wednesday
Bible Class 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Mark Anthony is leading our Bible class. The last Wednesday of the month we will have an evening of singing.
Thursday
Ladies’ Bible Class 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Roma Lacuata is conducting a study from the book of John.
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Robert Harper: Available for Study & Counseling.
Please feel free to call Robert at 281-235-8615.
Those serving today…
AM Service
Adult Bible Class: Sam Eugenio
Announcements: Natan Merilus
Scripture Reading, (James 4:1-10): Maitland Proffitt
Opening Prayer: Robert Anderson
Communion: Alex Ortiz
Preacher: Sam Eugenio
Song Leader & Closing Prayer: Leon Strayer
PM Service
Reuben Lacuata is leading a class regarding “Singing With Understanding” I Cor. 14:15.
We would like to extend a welcome to those who are visiting today! If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to ask. We are honored with your presence and look forward to getting to know you.
OUR SHEPHERDS
Reuben Lacuata — 949-278-4215 — rrlacuata@gmail.com
Brunel Merilus — 909-606-4631 — bmerilus@hotmail.com
OUR DEACONS
Jerry Thompson — 909-597-2936 — olepump@msn.com
Danny Proffitt — 909-815-5899 — danproffitt1@icloud.com
Daily Bible reading for the month of November, 2025
1 Luke 14–17
2 Luke 18–21
3 Luke 22–24
4 John 1–3
5 John 4–6
6 John 7–10
7 John 11–13
8 John 14–17
9 John 18–21
10 Acts 1–2
11 Acts 3–5
12 Acts 6–9
13 Acts 10–12
14 Acts 13–14
15 James 1–2
16 James 3–5
17 Galatians 1–3
18 Galatians 4–6
19 Acts 15–18:11
20 1 Thessalonians 1–5
21 2 Thessalonians 1–3; Acts 18:21–19:10
22 1 Corinthians 1–4
23 1 Corinthians 5–8
24 1 Corinthians 9–12
25 1 Corinthians 13–16
26 2 Corinthians 1–3
27 2 Corinthians 4–6
28 2 Corinthians 7–9
29 2 Corinthians 10–13
30 Acts 20:2; Romans 1–4
NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS
11/04 Hugo Hernández
11/05 Leon Strayer
11/11 Andrea Dai
11/11 Dottie Anderson
11/14 Evelyn Dai
11/15 Brunel Merilus
11/22 Carol Thompson
11/28 Lee Dacus
3 John 1:2 (ESV)
“Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul.”
Prayer Requests SYMBOL LEGEND: ** Updated / >> New Entry
• Gaby Bailey-Juarez – Prayers that her new liver and kidney continue to function fully.
• Glenn McCoy – Former elder at the State College congregation, now in a nursing care facility and struggling.
• Leo Juarez – Brother of Raquel Vales, dealing with mental and physical challenges.
• The Callejo Family – Prayers as they navigate the immigration process to bring their daughter, Daphne Sophia, to the U.S.
• Kevin – Frances Pink requests prayers for her grandson as he faces difficulties.
• Ken McCutcheon is recovering from heart surgery and undergoing physical therapy.
Send card: 16148 Randall Ave Fontana, CA 92335
• Jon Kemble – Amber Casolari’s brother, suffering from rare disease with tumors or bulging discs.
Send card: 13825 Paris St., Huntington, TN 38344
• Taylor Smith – Grandson of Robert & Dottie.
• Radonna Darnel – Member at SoCal church of Christ, successful brain tumor surgery, beginning chemo/radiation.
Send card: 20462 Milano Court, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
• Armando – Gladys Hernandez’s 96-year-old father, struggling with health issues.
• Beverly Herring – Brunel’s coworker, cancer.
• Robert Anderson – Completed cancer treatment, praying for positive results.
• John Duane – Health issues.
Send card: 244 Samford Bridge Way, Lenoir City, TN 37772
• Irma Ruegg – Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Send card: 15707 Sprig St., Chino Hills, CA 91709
• Richard & Connie Ramirez – Ongoing health challenges. PET scan mostly clean.
Send card: 17 Gunsmoke Ave, Pomona, CA 91766
• Gene Rupel – Knee replacement surgery.
Send card: 2343 40th Avenue, SE, Puyallup WA 98374
• Donna Grosser – Diagnosed with metastatic cancer, receiving weekly chemo.
Send card: 2900 Havasupai Blvd., Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404
• **Nora Lopez – Mother of Alex Ortiz, suffered a stroke, now at Casa Bonita Convalescent Hospital, 535 E. Bonita Ave., San Dimas, CA 91773
• Hugo Hernandez – Broken wrist.
Send card: 2909 Elena Ave., West Covina, CA 91792
• Joy Turner – Diagnosed with pancreatic cancer that has metastasized.
Send card: 200 Brandy Rd., Madison, AL 35758
GRIEVING
• Please keep Vera and Mark Anthony in your prayers following the recent passing of their daughter, Joshalyn Browning, and son Steven Anthony.
Send card: 11940 Telephone Avenue Chino, CA 91710
A VERY SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
Lee Dacus will be turning 100 years old on Friday, the 28th!
Send a card: 4378 E. Phillips, Pomona, CA 91766
Please Continue to Lift Up in Prayer…
• Ukraine – Especially brethren impacted by conflict.
• Our Seniors – Including Lee Dacus and Leota Jackson.
• Our Families – Those raising children or with loved ones who have wandered.
• Our Shepherds – Reuben Lacuata and Brunel Merilus.
Works Supported by the Congregation:
Benevolent Efforts:
• City of Children
• Orphan’s Lifeline International (Anil Pangi)
• Agape Village
Evangelistic Efforts:
• Preacher Training Schools: Bear Valley, Sunset, Southwest
• Philippines congregations: Metro Manila, Bicol, Baguio
• TV Ministry: In Search of the Lord’s Way
Dates for November:
11/25: Lunch Bunch at Casa Sanchez, 2264 S. Mountain Ave., Ontario, 11:30 AM
11/26: Wednesday Night Singing
11/27: Ladies’ Bible Class canceled
11/30: 5th Sunday Potluck & special time to honor Sam, Yumi, and Sami. Evening service canceled.
Acts 13:2 – The Holy Spirit, A Person (Wayne Jackson | Christian Courier)
This passage shows the Holy Spirit is a divine Person. The Spirit said, “Separate me Barnabas and Saul…”
The word me (moi) shows personality.
Some groups deny this, but Scripture affirms it.
Cross-references: John 14:26; Acts 10:19–20; 15:28; 16:6.
Article source: Christian Courier.
**📖 SERMON SUMMARY by Sam Eugenio
THE RINGS OF THE LORD (Matthew 20:22; Luke 6:12–13; James 4:8)**
Overview
Jesus had rings of relationship—levels of closeness. Every believer is somewhere, and Jesus invites us closer.
The Crowds – Watching & Listening
• Curious observers
• Impressed but loosely committed
The Five Thousand – Feeding & Receiving
• Followed Jesus for miracles
• Loved the gifts, not the Giver
The Seventy – Serving & Working
• Joined ministry
• Reminder: Rejoice your names are in heaven.
The Twelve – Following & Surrendering
• Left everything
• Discipleship requires sacrifice
The Three – Glory & Suffering
• Peter, James, John
• Saw glory and pain
The One – Deepest Intimacy
• John, the beloved
• Closest relationship
Invitation
Jesus calls us closer—not to stay in the crowd, but to know His heart.
“Come near to God, and He will come near to you.” — James 4:8
Reflection Questions:
• Where am I—Crowd? Five Thousand? Seventy? Twelve? Three? One?
• Am I moving closer?
• What step is Jesus asking me to take?