January 04 2026
Chino church of Christ Bulletin
11940 Telephone Avenue Chino, CA. 91710 / 909-628-9428
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January 4, 2026
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
Bible Study and 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.
Those serving today…
AM Service
Adult Bible Class and Preacher: Robert Harper
Announcements: Nathan Merilus
Scripture Reading, (1 Peter 1:17-21): Hector Mora
Opening Prayer: Robert Anderson
Communion: Horace Wiley
Song Leader & Closing Prayer: Joshua Solis
PM Service
Reuben Lacuata will be starting a study in the book of Ecclesiastes.
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 Jan, 2026
JANUARY
1 Genesis 1-2
2 Genesis 3-5
3 Genesis 6-9
4 Genesis 10-11
5 Genesis 12-15
6 Genesis 16-19
7 Genesis 20-22
8 Genesis 23-26
9 Genesis 27-29
10 Genesis 30-32
11 Genesis 33-36
12 Genesis 37-39
13 Genesis 40-42
14 Genesis 43-46
15 Genesis 47-50
16 Job 1-4
17 Job 5-7
18 Job 8-10
19 Job 11-13
20 Job 14-17
21 Job 18-20
22 Job 21-24
23 Job 25-27
24 Job 28-31
25 Job 32-34
26 Job 35-37
27 Job 38-42
28 Exodus 1-4
29 Exodus 5-7
30 Exodus 8-10
31 Exodus 11-13
JANUARY BIRTHDAYS
01/01 Rogelio Callejo
01/04 Gladys Hernández
01/06 Robert Anderson
01/18 Tony Moore
01/27 Ken McCutcheon
01/28 Adrianne McDonald
01/28 Davon McDonald
01/30 Roma Lacuata
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
• 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 to help rebuild his strength.
◦ If you would like to send him a card: 16148 Randall Ave Fontana, CA 92335
• Jon Kemble – Amber Casolari’s brother, suffering from a rare and incurable disease that causes extreme exhaustion. His doctors continue to monitor tumors in his hips and back, though they now suspect bulging discs may be the cause of his pain. Amber is grateful for continued prayers.
◦ If you would like to send him a card: 13825 Paris St., Huntington, TN 38344.
• Taylor Smith – Grandson of Robert & Dottie.
• Radonna Darnel – A member at the SoCal church of Christ who recently underwent successful brain tumor surgery. She is receiving chemo and radiation treatment.
◦ If you would like to send her a card: 20462 Milano Court, Yorba Linda, CA 92886.
• Armando – Gladys Hernandez’s 96-year-old father, struggling with health issues.
• Beverly Herring – Brunel Merilus’ co-worker has cancer.
• Robert Anderson – has completed his course of cancer treatment. Please join us in praying for encouraging and positive results as he enters this next phase of recovery.
• John Duane, is having health issues.
◦ If you would like to send John a card: 244 Samford Bridge Way, Lenoir City, TN 37772
• Irma Ruegg – mother of Bobbie Hansen, was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Bobbie is serving as her primary caregiver. Please keep Irma in your prayers for comfort, and also lift up Bobbie, praying for strength and encouragement as she cares for her mother during this difficult time.
◦ If you would like to send a card of encouragement: 15707 Sprig St., Chino Hills, CA 91709
• Richard & Connie Ramirez – continue to face health challenges. Connie had a PET scan on October 13 and Connie reports that the pet scan “came out clean just a small part is left”. Connie is thankful to God and all the prayers said on her behalf.
◦ If you would like to send Connie a card: 17 Gunsmoke Ave, Pomona, CA 91
• Donna Grosser – A dear friend of Danny and Cindy Proffitt, and a member of the Lake Havasu church of Christ, has been diagnosed with metastatic cancer. Her recent PET scan revealed that the cancer is continuing to spread, and her doctor has prescribed a stronger chemotherapy regimen. She will undergo treatment for six weeks, and if there is no improvement, she will begin a trial cancer medication.
◦ If you would like to send Donna a card: 2900 Havasupai Blvd., Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404
• Nora Lopez – mother of Alex Ortiz, suffered a stroke and has been moved to Casa Bonita Convalescent Hospital which is located at 535 E. Bonita Ave., San Dimas, CA 91773
• Joy Turner – Reuben’s and Roma’s dear friend and Christian sister, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer that has metastasized to both lungs.
◦ If you would like to send Joy a card: 200 Brandy Rd., Madison, AL 35758
• Gaby Bailey-Juarez – is experiencing liver-related health issues and is currently receiving treatment. Your continued, fervent prayers are greatly appreciated.
• >> Dianna Moore – is recuperating from knee replacement surgery.
◦ If you would like to send Dianna a card: 2863 Joshua Tree, Ontario, CA 91761
TRAVELING
• Hugo and Gladys are in Guatemala visiting family and will be returning in January.
ATTENTION LADIES:
Ladies’ Bible Class resumes January 15, 2026, at 1:00 pm with a planned service day to spruce up the library/study area. Also, we will enjoy a light lunch and fellowship as we gear up to continue our study in the book of John starting on January 22nd.
Please Continue to Lift Up in Prayer…
• Ukraine – Especially our brothers and sisters in Christ who are impacted by the ongoing conflict.
• Our Seniors – Remember all of our senior saints, with special prayers for those who are homebound, including Lee Dacus and Leota Jackson.
• Our Families – Pray for families raising children in today’s world and for those carrying the heartache of loved ones who have wandered from the faith.
• Our Shepherds – Reuben Lacuata and Brunel Merilus, as they lead with wisdom and care.
Works Supported by the Congregation:
Benevolent Efforts:
• City of Children (Orphanage in Mexico)
• Orphan’s Lifeline International, including our sponsored young man, Anil Pangi
• Agape Village (Children’s Home)
Evangelistic Efforts:
• Preacher Training Schools: Bear Valley Bible Institute, Sunset International Bible Institute, and Southwest School of Bible Studies
• Congregations in the Philippines: Metro Manila, Bicol Region, and Baguio
• Television Ministry: In Search of the Lord’s Way (a nationwide gospel program)
Dates for January:
1/11: 2nd Sunday Singing following evening service here at the building. Please bring a dish to share.
1/15, 1/22, 1/29: Ladies’ Bible Class meets this month at the building at 1:00 p.m.
1/27: Lunch Bunch will be meeting at Casa Sanchez located at 2264 S. Mountain Avenue, Ontario, at 11:30 am.
1/28: Last Wednesday of the month singing practice at 7 pm.
I Am Resolved — Robert Johnson
It is a New Year! While much will continue on this year that we are familiar with, a new year offers a great opportunity to make changes, to do things differently than in the past, to seek to allow God to help mold us in His image, “beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory” (2 Corinthians 3:18). Resolutions are nothing new to us, but being effective at keeping them may be, as 7 of 10 people who make them will have abandoned them before the end of January. What can we do this year to help us do better at following through, with the help of our Lord?
It seems to me we all could use a big dose of honesty when it comes to evaluating ourselves. It is easy to create a façade for others to see, and then we con ourselves into believing it. This is the way sin works. This is what the Hebrews writer warns against. “But encourage one another day after day, as long as it is still called today, so that none of you will be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin” (Hebrews 3:13). Sin deceives us, and then hardens our hearts so we will not question ourselves and make changes. As Paul urges, “Examine yourselves” (2 Corinthians 13:5), and we do so by letting the Word of God penetrate to the innermost part of our being, showing us where we are at odds with what it says (Hebrews 4:12-13). How honest are you with yourself?
It also seems we need to recognize how selfishness works to set ourselves in God’s rightful place in our lives. Selfishness is at the heart of every sin, and by thinking and acting selfishly we determine how we live, rather than letting God be in control of our lives. Jesus knew very well how big a problem this would be for His disciples, so He said, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me” (Luke 9:23). This is why Paul said he “crucified himself” with Christ, and that “it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me” (Galatians 2:20). Obviously, Satan does not mind us being religious as long as we let ourselves call the shots.
How can we know if self is more in control than God is? Coupled with the virtue of honesty, ask yourself some basic questions:
• Is it what I want that always seems to come first (one may substitute the word “need” instead of “want,” as need sound more noble than want as a desire)?
• Is my relationship with others based on what I get from them, or what we can do for each other?
• How do I respond if what I want (need) does not come to pass?
• If confronted with these issues, do I automatically have an answer, an explanation, for why it is okay, or do I give serious thought to my motives (in other words, am I always right, do I have all the answers)?
• Do I even consider such things as these (many people, who act selfishly, would be shocked to have someone accuse them of such, having acted selfishly for so long it is not even a consideration anymore)?
It may be resolutions are hard to keep because we handcuff ourselves from the start. It may be we do not examine ourselves to resolve to change, because we have let sin and self deceive us into a false sense of security. None of us is perfect, and there is room for improvement in every life. What will the New Year bring? What will this New Year bring for you personally? Will you allow God to help you grow in His image, or does Satan have the upper hand? “Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap” (Galatians 6:7). On the other hand, “Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others. Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 2:3-5).
The above article was taken from the Gospel Gazette at the following URL:
https://www.gospelgazette.com/gazette/2010/jan/page12.html
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