11940 Telephone Avenue Chino, CA 91710 / 909-628-9428 OCTOBER 18, 2026
Above all, welcome to the October 18 2026 bulletin of the Chino Church of Christ. In addition, this week you will find our worship and Bible class schedule, the October Bible reading plan, prayer requests, upcoming events, and an article on studying the Bible in context.
Welcome to Our October 18 2026 Bulletin
First of all, we would like to extend a welcome to those who are visiting today! Also, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to ask. Above all, we are honored with your presence, and we look forward to getting to know you.
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
Currently, Mark Anthony is leading our Bible class. Also, on the last Wednesday of the month we will have an evening of singing.
Thursday
Ladies’ Bible Class 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Meanwhile, Roma Lacuata and Karen Burton are conducting a study from the book of Genesis.
PM Service 5:00 pm
Read Through the Bible in a Year – October 2026
Additionally, this is the Daily Bible Reading Schedule for October 2026. As always, we take the daily readings from the Gospel Gazette website. For example, today, October 18, we read Matthew 12-15.
Day
Reading
Day
Reading
1
Esther 4-7
17
Matthew 8-11
2
Esther 8-10
18
Matthew 12-15
3
Ezra 1-4
19
Matthew 16-19
4
Haggai 1-2; Zechariah 1-2
20
Matthew 20-22
5
Zechariah 3-6
21
Matthew 23-25
6
Zechariah 7-10
22
Matthew 26-28
7
Zechariah 11-14
23
Mark 1-3
8
Ezra 5-7
24
Mark 4-6
9
Ezra 8-10
25
Mark 7-10
10
Nehemiah 1-3
26
Mark 11-13
11
Nehemiah 4-6
27
Mark 14-16
12
Nehemiah 7-9
28
Luke 1-3
13
Nehemiah 10-13
29
Luke 4-6
14
Malachi 1-4
30
Luke 7-9
15
Matthew 1-4
31
Luke 10-13
16
Matthew 5-7
“Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker!” – Psalm 95:6
Also, in the lobby, near the entrance door, you’ll find folders containing our updated directory. So, please take a look and help yourselves!
Please Continue to Lift Up in Prayer…
Pray for Christians around the world experiencing persecution, discrimination, and hardship because of their faith. Moreover, ask God to strengthen, protect, and encourage them. In addition, pray for peace in the many conflicts throughout the world, asking God to bring comfort to those who are suffering and for them to come to know Him. Lastly, pray for wisdom, compassion, and reconciliation for those who can help bring an end to violence.
Our Seniors – Also, remember all of our senior saints, with special prayers for those who are homebound.
Our Families – Furthermore, 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 – Finally, pray for 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
Congregation in the Philippines: Bicol Region
Television Ministry: In Search of the Lord’s Way (a nationwide gospel program) is available for viewing on YouTube @SearchTVMinistry. However, if you can’t find the program through your TV provider, you can easily access all of their videos there.
Upcoming Dates from the October 18 2026 Bulletin
TONIGHT – 10/18: Our brother Horace will be starting a new series of studies on FAITH, beginning at 5:00 pm. So, please join us!
10/22, 10/29: Also, Ladies’ Bible Class meets at the building at 1:00 pm. Currently, we are studying the book of Genesis. However, in lieu of our regular study, we will have a service day on the first Thursday of each month to clean and set up our classrooms with the necessary materials for conducting Bible classes for children.
10/27: Lastly, Lunch Bunch will meet at Casa Sanchez, 2264 S. Mountain Avenue, Ontario, at 11:30 am.
Booth Saved Lincoln – Featured Article for October 18 2026
By Neal Pollard / January 2, 2026
Admittedly, the very title might offend some people, but it is the truth. Of course, context helps.
A Story That Needs Context
To clarify, it was Edwin Booth, not John Wilkes. Likewise, it was Robert, not Abraham, Lincoln. At the time, Edwin and Robert were among customers buying passage on a sleeping car in Jersey City, New Jersey. Suddenly, Robert lost his balance and fell into an open space between the train and the station platform. In fact, by all accounts, he would have been crushed and likely killed if Edwin had not seized him and quickly pulled him out onto the platform.1
Why Context Matters
Indeed, context can be very helpful. Without it, however, we can draw some erroneous and even fatal conclusions. In fact, this is especially true with the Bible, a book many may know a little about but neglect to study with depth and purpose. As a result, many people base doctrines and conclusions on statements taken out of context.
For example: “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved” (Acts 16:31).
“The Lord hardened Pharaoh’s heart” (Exodus 9:12; 10:20; 14:8).
“Jacob I have loved, but Esau I have hated” (Malachi 1:2–3; Romans 9:13).
“Whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved” (Joel 2:32; Acts 2:21; Romans 10:13).
“Where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them” (Matthew 18:20).
Read the Surrounding Verses
First, sometimes the content of a verse is understood better just by reading the verses before and after it. For example, that is the case in Acts 16:31 and Matthew 18:20. For example, in Acts, Paul and Silas teach the jailer about Jesus and that faith includes repentance and baptism (16:32–34). Similarly, in Matthew, the subject is not worship, but church discipline (18:15–18).
Consider the Broader Context
Second, sometimes a statement needs to be understood in light of the broader context. For instance, that would be the case regarding Pharaoh and Esau. Specifically, the Lord hardened Pharaoh’s heart through the plagues, causing the Egyptian king to rebel against God’s will and choose pride over penitence. Likewise, in the case of Esau, as Paul explains, the idea is God’s sovereign choice. Nevertheless, God was not unjust. Instead, He had a purpose for choosing Jacob over Esau (Romans 9:11).
Look at All the Bible Says
Third, sometimes a statement causes us to look deeper into all the Bible says about the subject. For example, consider the idea of calling on the name of the Lord to be saved. However, rather than salvation by confession only, the Bible teaches what is involved in calling on the name of the Lord. For instance, Ananias taught Saul that this is done when one is baptized, washing away sins (Acts 22:16).
Handling the Word Accurately
Therefore, when we are studying the Bible, we must always do so contextually. After all, it makes the difference in the conclusions we draw. Above all, God expects us to handle His word accurately! (2 Timothy 2:15). So, may we be the best Bible students we can be.
“Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” – 2 Timothy 2:15
Endnote 1 See Robert T. Lincoln, “Letter to Richard Watson Gilder,” Letters of Note: An Eclectic Collection of Correspondence Deserving of a Wider Audience, vol. 1, ed. Shaun Usher (San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 2014), 282.
YouTube:@chinochurchofchrist – Every Sunday, we upload our sermons. Therefore, to support our channel, kindly subscribe and give a thumbs up for each lesson. As a result, this helps our messages reach a wider audience.
11940 Telephone Avenue Chino, CA 91710 / 909-628-9428 OCTOBER 11, 2026
Welcome to the October 11 2026 bulletin of the Chino Church of Christ. In addition, this week you will find our worship and Bible class schedule, the October Bible reading plan, prayer requests, upcoming events, and a short study on Christ in the Old Testament.
Welcome
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. Above all, we are honored with your presence, and we look forward to getting to know you.
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
Currently, Mark Anthony is leading our Bible class. Also, on the last Wednesday of the month we will have an evening of singing.
Thursday
Ladies’ Bible Class 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Meanwhile, Roma Lacuata and Karen Burton are conducting a study from the book of Genesis.
PM Service 5:00 pm
Read Through the Bible in a Year – October 2026
This is the Daily Bible Reading Schedule for October 2026. As always, the daily readings are taken from the Gospel Gazette website. For example, today, October 11, we read Nehemiah 4-6.
Day
Reading
Day
Reading
1
Esther 4-7
17
Matthew 8-11
2
Esther 8-10
18
Matthew 12-15
3
Ezra 1-4
19
Matthew 16-19
4
Haggai 1-2; Zechariah 1-2
20
Matthew 20-22
5
Zechariah 3-6
21
Matthew 23-25
6
Zechariah 7-10
22
Matthew 26-28
7
Zechariah 11-14
23
Mark 1-3
8
Ezra 5-7
24
Mark 4-6
9
Ezra 8-10
25
Mark 7-10
10
Nehemiah 1-3
26
Mark 11-13
11
Nehemiah 4-6
27
Mark 14-16
12
Nehemiah 7-9
28
Luke 1-3
13
Nehemiah 10-13
29
Luke 4-6
14
Malachi 1-4
30
Luke 7-9
15
Matthew 1-4
31
Luke 10-13
16
Matthew 5-7
In the lobby, you’ll find folders containing our updated directory. So, please take a look and help yourselves!
Please Continue to Lift Up in Prayer…
Pray for Christians around the world experiencing persecution, discrimination, and hardship because of their faith. Ask God to strengthen, protect, and encourage them. In addition, pray for peace in the many conflicts throughout the world, asking God to bring comfort to those who are suffering and for them to come to know Him. Lastly, pray for wisdom, compassion, and reconciliation for those who can help bring an end to violence.
Our Seniors – Remember all of our senior saints, with special prayers for those who are homebound.
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
Congregation in the Philippines: Bicol Region
Television Ministry: In Search of the Lord’s Way (a nationwide gospel program) is available for viewing on YouTube @SearchTVMinistry. However, if you can’t find the program through your TV provider, you can easily access all of their videos there.
Dates for October
TONIGHT – 10/11: Second Sunday Singing after the evening class. Please bring a dish to share and enjoy an evening of food, fellowship, and singing.
10/11 – 10/14: The Ontario Church of Christ will host a five-part Gospel Meeting titled “The Race.” The meeting will be held at 126 West E St., Ontario, CA 91762. Furthermore, the speaker is Brent Willey from the Los Osos Church of Christ. Therefore, for dates and times, please refer to the flyer on the table in the lobby.
10/15, 10/22, 10/29: Ladies’ Bible Class meets at the building at 1:00 pm. Currently, we are studying the book of Genesis. However, in lieu of our regular study, we will have a service day on the first Thursday of each month to clean and set up our classrooms for children’s Bible classes.
10/18: Our brother Horace will begin a new series of studies on FAITH at 5:00 pm.
10/27: Lunch Bunch will meet at Casa Sanchez, 2264 S. Mountain Avenue, Ontario, at 11:30 am.
Christ in the Old Testament
By House to House / May 1, 2026
The Law and the Historical Books
Genesis – He is the Creator (1:1; John 1:1–3; Colossians 1:16).
Exodus – He is the Lamb of God (12:5–7, 13; John 1:29; 1 Corinthians 5:7).
Numbers – He is the Star of Jacob (24:17; Matthew 2:2; Revelation 22:16).
Deuteronomy – He is the Prophet (18:15; Acts 3:22–23).
Joshua – He is the Captain of the Lord’s host (5:13–15; Hebrews 2:10; Revelation 19:11–14).
Judges – He is the messenger of Jehovah (13:18–22; John 6:38).
Ruth – He is our kinsman Redeemer (4:14–15; Galatians 4:4–5; Hebrews 2:14–15).
Samuel – He is the rejected King (1 Samuel 8:7; John 1:11).
Kings and Chronicles – He is Lord of lords and King of kings (1 Kings 8:23; Revelation 19:16).
Ezra and Nehemiah – He is the Lord of heaven and earth (Nehemiah 9:6; Matthew 11:25).
The Books of Poetry and Wisdom
Job – He is our Redeemer (19:25; Titus 2:14–15).
Psalms – He is the Son of God (2:7; Hebrews 1:5).
Proverbs – He is our wisdom (8:22–30; 1 Corinthians 1:24).
Ecclesiastes – He is the forgotten wise man (9:14–16; Mark 6:3).
Song of Solomon – Jesus is the Bridegroom who initiates love for His bride (Song of Solomon 2:4; 1 John 4:19).
The Prophets
Ezekiel – He is the one who sits on the throne (1:26; Revelation 5:6–7).
Daniel – He is the smiting stone (2:34–35, 44; Matthew 21:44; 1 Peter 2:6–8).
Hosea – He is David’s great King (3:5; Luke 1:32–33).
Joel – He is the Lord of bounty (2:23–26; Acts 2:16–21).
Amos – He is the rescuer of Israel (9:11–12; Acts 15:15–17).
Obadiah – He is the Deliverer (1:21; Romans 11:26).
Jonah – He is the risen Savior (1:17; cf. Matthew 12:40).
Micah – He is the everlasting God (5:2; John 1:1; Hebrews 7:3).
Nahum – He is our stronghold (1:7; 1 Thessalonians 1:9–10).
Habakkuk – He is the judge of our faith (2:4; Romans 1:17; Galatians 3:11).
Zechariah – He is the smitten Shepherd (13:7; Matthew 26:31).
Malachi – He is the Sun of Righteousness (4:2; Luke 1:78–79; John 8:12).
“Search the Scriptures… which testify of me.” – John 5:39
Indeed, these are some great scriptures to highlight in your Bible and show cross-references! In addition, visit the House to House website for more Bible articles.
YouTube:@chinochurchofchrist – Every Sunday, we upload our sermons. To support our channel, kindly subscribe and give a thumbs up for each lesson. As a result, this helps our messages reach a wider audience.
CHINO CHURCH OF CHRIST BULLETIN 11940 Telephone Avenue Chino, CA 91710 / 909-628-9428 SEPTEMBER 13, 2026
WELCOME
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.
“And let us consider one another in order to provoke love and good works, not neglecting to gather together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging each other, and all the more as you see the day approaching.” Hebrews 10:24-25 CSB
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 and Karen Burton are conducting a study from the book of Genesis.
Those serving today…
AM Service
READ THROUGH THE BIBLE IN A YEAR
This is the Daily Bible Reading Schedule for SEPTEMBER, 2026. The daily readings are taken from the Gospel Gazette website.
Thanks to a generous gift from Jerry and Carol Thompson, we now have a Life Vac Home Kit in the First Aid cupboard in the kitchen. This simple suction device can help clear a blocked airway when someone is choking and standard first aid has not worked.
Please take a moment to note where it is kept. In an emergency, call 911 first and follow standard choking rescue steps. The Life Vac is intended only as a second-line option if those steps fail. Instructions are included with the kit.
Please remember…
Our Seniors – Remember all of our senior saints, with special prayers for those who are homebound.
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
Congregation in the Philippines: Bicol Region.
Television Ministry: In Search of the Lord’s Way (a nationwide gospel program) is available for viewing on YouTube @SearchTVMinistry. If you can’t find the program through your TV provider, you can easily access all of their videos there.
Dates for September:
TONIGHT…9/13: Second Sunday singing and fellowship following evening Bible class. Please bring a dish to share.
9/17 & 9/24: Ladies’ Bible Class meets at the building at 1:00 p.m. We are studying the book of Genesis.
9/19: All Day Youth in Action from 9:30 am - 7:30 pm. This will be held at Ball Road Church of Christ, 1590 W. Ball Rd, Anaheim, CA 92802.
9/19: Ladies’ Day at Upland Church of Christ is scheduled for September 19th. The event, titled “At His Feet & In His Service,” will feature lessons from Mary and Martha as recorded in Luke 10:38-42. From 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., there will be a welcome and morning refreshments session. The program will commence at 9:00 a.m. and will continue until 12:00 p.m. Lunch will be served from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
To RSVP, please visit the Eventbrite link provided below by Sunday, September 6th. If you’re viewing this bulletin online via email, click the underlined link in this announcement. Alternatively, you can scan the QR code on the flyer located in the lobby on the table. Both methods will direct you to the Eventbrite site to reserve your spot.
9/22: Lunch Bunch will meet at Casa Sanchez (2264 S. Mountain Avenue, Ontario) at 11:30 a.m.
9/30: Last Wednesday of the month singing practice at 7:00 p.m.
In October:
10/3: FELLOWSHIP AND DEVOTIONAL HOSTED BY SEBASTIAN AND ISAIAH…SEE FLYER ON BACK PAGE…
10/3: A Celebration of Life for Lucille Walker, Dana Walker’s mother, is scheduled for Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, at 3 pm at the Ball Rd Church of Christ in Anaheim. The church’s address is: 1590 W. Ball Road, Anaheim, CA 92802.
Dana would greatly appreciate your help in providing an accurate headcount. Please RSVP by emailing her at: luvmyfurbykit@gmail.com.
SCRIPTURE WRITING PLAN FOR SEPTEMBER
September Scripture Writing Plan
Matt. 6:25-34
John 16:33
Isaiah 26:3
Phil. 1:6
Isaiah 54:10
John 14:27
Psalm 34:7
Rom. 15:13
Deut. 31:6
Deut. 31:8
Ps. 118:6
Heb. 4:16
Gal. 6:9
Joshua 24:15
Deut. 28:1
Ps. 37:26
Is. 44:3
Ez. 34:26
Matt. 7:7
Ex. 20:12
Eccl. 3:11
Ps. 125:2
Jer. 29:11-13
John 14:14
Ps. 139:5
Ps. 141:3-4
Prov. 22:6
Ps. 20:4
Is. 41:10
Ps. 1:1-3
IMPORTANT LINKS… Follow us at:
WEBSITE: churchofchristchino.org
YOUTUBE: @chinochurchofchrist
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Isaiah and Sebastian are planning an event on October 3rd. Please feel free to invite brethren, friends, and family. Everyone is welcome. All the information should be on this flyer, and to sign up, please use the QR code.
CHINO CHURCH OF CHRIST
FELLOWSHIP Devotional
Address 1: 11940 Telephone Ave Chino, CA 91710 (Church building)
Address 2: 11860 Telephone Ave, Chino, CA 91710 (Liberty Park)
OCT 3
4 pm — Devotional
5–8 pm — Fellowship
Arrive at 3:30 at the church building and at 4:45 we will head over to the park (3 min walk), please sign up with QR code!
If the QR code doesn’t work, here’s the link. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSerGUVIC1xPjk119OjkpeCdn4lim_P6VF_hvVei2KnuNRus8g/viewform?usp=publish-editor
CHINO CHURCH OF CHRIST BULLETIN 11940 Telephone Avenue Chino, CA. 91710 / 909-628-9428 SEPTEMBER 6, 2026
WELCOME
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.
“And let us consider one another in order to provoke love and good works, not neglecting to gather together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging each other, and all the more as you see the day approaching.”
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 and Karen Burton are conducting a study from the book of Genesis.
READ THROUGH THE BIBLE IN A YEAR
This is the Daily Bible Reading Schedule for AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER, 2026. The daily readings are taken from the Gospel Gazette website.
Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation.
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.
• 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
• Congregation in the Philippines: Bicol Region.
• Television Ministry: In Search of the Lord’s Way (a nationwide gospel program) is available for viewing on YouTube @SearchTVMinistry. If you can’t find the program through your TV provider, you can easily access all of their videos there.
Dates for September:
9/10, 17, & 24: Ladies’ Bible Class meets at the building at 1:00 p.m. We are studying the book of Genesis.
9/13: Second Sunday singing and fellowship following evening Bible class. Please bring a dish to share.
9/19: All Day Youth in Action from 9:30 am – 7:30 pm. This will be held at Ball Road Church of Christ, 1590 W. Ball Rd, Anaheim, CA 92802.
9/19: Ladies’ Day at Upland Church of Christ is scheduled for September 19th. The event, titled “At His Feet & In His Service,” will feature lessons from Mary and Martha as recorded in Luke 10:38-42. From 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., there will be a welcome and morning refreshments session. The program will commence at 9:00 a.m. and will continue until 12:00 p.m. Lunch will be served from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. To RSVP, please visit the Eventbrite link provided below by Sunday, September 6th. If you’re viewing this bulletin online via email, click the underlined link in this announcement. Alternatively, you can scan the QR code on the flyer located in the lobby on the table. Both methods will direct you to the Eventbrite site to reserve your spot. Here is the link to the Eventbrite website…
9/22: Lunch Bunch will meet at Casa Sanchez (2264 S. Mountain Avenue, Ontario) at 11:30 a.m.
9/30: Last Wednesday of the month singing practice at 7:00 p.m.
In October:
A Celebration of Life for Lucille Walker, Dana Walker’s mother, is scheduled for Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, at 3 pm at the Ball Rd church of Christ in Anaheim. The church’s address is: 1590 W. Ball Road, Anaheim, CA 92802.
Dana would greatly appreciate your help in providing an accurate headcount. Please RSVP by emailing her at:
Every Sunday, we upload our sermons. To support our channel, kindly subscribe and give a thumbs up for each lesson uploaded. This helps our algorithm reach a wider audience and effectively spread our messages.
“These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.” — Acts 17:11 (KJV)
Would you like a clear, book-by-book path through Scripture—at home, on your phone, or in a small group?
BibleTalk.tv offers a free series called Study the Entire Bible, taught by Mike Mazzalongo. It is designed to help believers move through the whole Bible with structured, easy-to-follow lessons.
The series is an in-depth study of every book of the Bible. On the website it currently includes 435 lessons, beginning with Genesis and continuing through the rest of Scripture. New Testament books are available as complete video classes. Old Testament studies are also included, with additional books still being added. Lessons are presented in a clear, practical style so both new Christians and long-time students can grow in understanding and faith.
Why this is worth using
• It walks through the Bible book by book instead of jumping from topic to topic. • Lessons are free. There is no subscription. • You can watch video, listen to audio, read transcripts, and use discussion material. • Lessons can be downloaded for later use, even without internet. • You can track your progress if you create a free account. • The material may be played, downloaded, taught, and shared for non-commercial use.
This makes the series useful for personal study, family devotion, class preparation, or small-group discussion.
How to access it
On the website
Go to bibletalk.tv.
Select Study the Entire Bible, or go directly to bibletalk.tv/entire-bible.
Choose a book, such as Genesis, Exodus, Matthew, or Romans, and begin the first lesson.
Optional: click Sign Up to create a free account so your progress can be saved.
On the BibleTalk app
Open the App Store or Google Play and search for BibleTalk or BibleTalk.tv.
Download the free app.
Open the app and look for Study the Entire Bible (the app’s own description highlights this feature).
Create or sign in to a free account if you want bookmarks, downloads, and progress tracking.
Stream a lesson now, or download it to watch or listen later.
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Whether you start with Genesis or with a New Testament book you have always wanted to understand better, this series gives the “noble-minded” a simple way to stay in the Word throughout the week. Visit bibletalk.tv this week and begin the first lesson.
CHINO CHURCH OF CHRIST BULLETIN 11940 Telephone Avenue Chino, CA. 91710 / 909-628-9428 August 30, 2026
WELCOME
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.
“And let us consider one another in order to provoke love and good works, not neglecting to gather together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging each other, and all the more as you see the day approaching.” Hebrews 10:24-25 CSB
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 and Karen Burton are conducting a study from the book of Genesis.
READ THROUGH THE BIBLE IN A YEAR
This is the Daily Bible Reading Schedule for AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER, 2026. The daily readings are taken from the Gospel Gazette website.
Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker! For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. Psalm 95:6-7
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
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.
• 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
• Congregation in the Philippines: Bicol Region.
• Television Ministry: In Search of the Lord’s Way (a nationwide gospel program) is available for viewing on YouTube @SearchTVMinistry. If you can’t find the program through your TV provider, you can easily access all of their videos there.
Dates for September:
9/3,10,17, & 24: Ladies’ Bible Class meets at the building at 1:00 p.m. We are studying the book of Genesis.
9/13: Second Sunday singing and fellowship following evening Bible class. Please bring a dish to share.
9/19: All Day Youth in Action from 9:30 am – 7:30 pm. This will be held at Ball Road Church of Christ, 1590 W. Ball Rd, Anaheim, CA 92802.
9/19: Ladies’ Day at Upland Church of Christ is scheduled for September 19th. The event, titled “At His Feet & In His Service,” will feature lessons from Mary and Martha as recorded in Luke 10:38-42. From 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., there will be a welcome and morning refreshments session. The program will commence at 9:00 a.m. and will continue until 12:00 p.m. Lunch will be served from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. To RSVP, please visit the Eventbrite link provided below by Sunday, September 6th. If you’re viewing this bulletin online via email, click the underlined link in this announcement. Alternatively, you can scan the QR code on the flyer located in the lobby on the table. Both methods will direct you to the Eventbrite site to reserve your spot. Here is the link to the Eventbrite website…
9/22: Lunch Bunch will meet at Casa Sanchez (2264 S. Mountain Avenue, Ontario) at 11:30 a.m.
9/30: Last Wednesday of the month singing practice at 7:00 p.m.
In October:
A Celebration of Life for Lucille Walker, Dana Walker’s mother, is scheduled for Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, at 3 pm at the Ball Rd church of Christ in Anaheim. The church’s address is: 1590 W. Ball Road, Anaheim, CA 92802.
Dana would greatly appreciate your help in providing an accurate headcount. Please RSVP by emailing her at:
Column 3: ☐ Jer. 29:11-13 ☐ John 14:14 ☐ Ps. 139:5 ☐ Ps. 141:3-4 ☐ Prov. 22:6 ☐ Ps. 20:4 ☐ Is. 41:10 ☐ Ps. 1:1-3 ☐ Joshua 23:14 ☐ Joshua 1:9
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Our brother Robert has been delivering an exceptional series of lessons from John 15. I posed a question about “The Fruit” to AI. Here is the response with scripture references.
I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5 ESV
What Exactly Is the Fruit?
Jesus does not leave us guessing. The fruit that flows from abiding is the visible, practical evidence that His life is flowing through us. It is not something we manufacture by sheer willpower or human effort. It is the natural overflow of His life in the branch.
First, the fruit is Christlike character—a transformed life that reflects Jesus. This includes the qualities the Spirit produces: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22–23). It is the “peaceful fruit of righteousness” that comes through the Father’s pruning and discipline (Hebrews 12:10–11). When we abide, the life of the Vine begins to shape our attitudes, reactions, and daily conduct so that others can see Jesus in us.
Second, the fruit is obedience to Jesus’ commandments and abiding in His love. “If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love” (John 15:10). A branch that remains connected does not live independently; it lives in glad submission to the Vine. Obedience is not the root of our relationship with Christ—it is the fruit of it.
Third, the fruit is love for one another. Immediately after speaking of abiding and fruit-bearing, Jesus commands, “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends” (John 15:12–13). Later He repeats, “These things I command you, so that you will love one another” (John 15:17). Mutual, self-sacrificing love is a primary mark of true discipleship and a clear expression of the fruit that remains.
Fourth, the fruit includes full joy and effective prayer. Jesus said, “These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full” (John 15:11). And “If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you” (John 15:7). When His word shapes our desires, our prayers align with His will, and joy—His own joy—fills us.
Finally, the fruit is good works and a lasting witness that glorifies God. “By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples” (John 15:8). Jesus chose and appointed His followers “that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide” (John 15:16). This includes productive Christian living, acts of service, and helping others come to know and obey the gospel so that the fruit continues and multiplies.
In every case, the fruit is visible. It can be seen in our lives. It is not hidden. Claiming to be a branch means nothing if there is no fruit. The absence of fruit signals a problem with the connection. The presence of increasing fruit—“fruit… more fruit… much fruit”—proves that we are truly joined to the Vine and brings glory to the Father.
11940 Telephone Avenue Chino, CA. 91710 / 909-628-9428 August 23, 2026
WELCOME
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.
“And let us consider one another in order to provoke love and good works, not neglecting to gather together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging each other, and all the more as you see the day approaching.” Hebrews 10:24-25 CSB
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 and Karen Burton are conducting a study from the book of Genesis.
READ THROUGH THE BIBLE IN A YEAR
This is the Daily Bible Reading Schedule for AUGUST 2026. The daily readings are taken from the Gospel Gazette website.
Our 5th Sunday potluck is on August 30. The evening service is canceled.
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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.
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
Congregation in the Philippines: Bicol Region.
Television Ministry: In Search of the Lord’s Way (a nationwide gospel program) is available for viewing on YouTube @SearchTVMinistry. If you can’t find the program through your TV provider, you can easily access all of their videos there.
Dates for August
August 25: Lunch Bunch will meet at Casa Sanchez (2264 S. Mountain Avenue, Ontario) at 11:30 a.m.
August 26: Last Wednesday of the month singing practice at 7:00 p.m.
August 27: Ladies’ Bible Class meets at the building at 1:00 p.m. We are studying the book of Genesis.
August 30: 5th Sunday Potluck following morning worship. Please bring a dish or two to share. There will be no evening class.
For your information, there will be no Youth in Action on Fridays this summer. Please mark your calendars for the next two major events that will be held on Saturdays. We hope everyone can attend, even those who are too far away to make it on Fridays. We look forward to seeing you all there!
August 29: Day in the Park from 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm. This will be held at Rosemead Park, 4343 Encinita Ave, Rosemead, CA 91770.
September 19: All Day Youth in Action from 9:30 am – 7:30 pm. This will be held at Ball Road Church of Christ, 1590 W. Ball Rd, Anaheim, CA 92802.
In October
A Celebration of Life for Lucille Walker, Dana Walker’s mother, is scheduled for Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, at 3 pm at the Ball Rd Church of Christ in Anaheim. The church’s address is: 1590 W. Ball Road, Anaheim, CA 92802.
Dana would greatly appreciate your help in providing an accurate headcount. Please RSVP by emailing her at luvmyfurbykit@gmail.com.
SCRIPTURE WRITING PLAN FOR AUGUST
Never Alone — August Scripture Writing Plan
Day 1: Romans 8:31-32 Day 2: Romans 8:33-34 Day 3: Romans 8:35-36 Day 4: Romans 8:37-38 Day 5: John 14:15-16 Day 6: John 14:17-18 Day 7: John 14:19-20 Day 8: Isaiah 30:21 Day 9: Joshua 1:9 Day 10: Psalm 34:17-18 Day 11: Isaiah 54:1-2 Day 12: Isaiah 54:3-4 Day 13: Isaiah 54:5-6 Day 14: Isaiah 54:7-9 Day 15: Isaiah 54:10 Day 16: Matthew 28:18-20 Day 17: Isaiah 41:10 Day 18: John 15:1-2 Day 19: John 15:3-4 Day 20: John 15:5-6 Day 21: John 15:7-8 Day 22: John 15:9-10 Day 23: 1 Corinthians 1:10 Day 24: Psalm 139:1-2 Day 25: Psalm 139:3-4 Day 26: Psalm 139:5-6 Day 27: Psalm 139:7-8 Day 28: Psalm 139:9-10 Day 29: Psalm 139:11-12 Day 30: Psalm 139:13-14 Day 31: Psalm 139:15-16
Commit 10 minutes each day to read each verse, write it in your journal, meditate on it and reflect on what it means to you.
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Please explain Hebrews 1:14. Do angels minister to Christians today?
The inspired passage poses this question: “Are they [angels] not ministering spirits, sent forth to do service for the sake of them that shall inherit salvation?” There are several points worthy of note here.
First, as the question is framed in the Greek New Testament, there is the use of the negative particle ouchi (“not”) within the question. This type of construction implies an affirmative answer. The sense is then: “They are ministering spirits, aren’t they?” And so, yes, angels are spirits who minister to the Lord’s people.
Second, the participle “being sent forth” is in the present tense. It suggests that angels are continually sent by God as human needs align with the divine will. They serve as servants on behalf of those who are to inherit salvation (i.e., to enjoy it in its final phase—in heaven).
But how do angels accomplish these missions?
While all angelic activity may be designated as supernatural in the sense that they are supernatural creatures (i.e., above nature [cf. Psalms 8:5; Hebrews 2:7), we shouldn’t conclude that their agency is miraculous (i.e., visibly, audibly exercising divine power) because the New Testament clearly teaches that the age of miracles has ended (1 Corinthians 13:8-10; E
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CHINO CHURCH OF CHRIST BULLETIN
11940 Telephone Avenue Chino, CA. 91710 / 909-628-9428 August 23, 2026
WELCOME
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.
“And let us consider one another in order to provoke love and good works, not neglecting to gather together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging each other, and all the more as you see the day approaching.” Hebrews 10:24-25 CSB
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 and Karen Burton are conducting a study from the book of Genesis.
READ THROUGH THE BIBLE IN A YEAR
This is the Daily Bible Reading Schedule for AUGUST 2026. The daily readings are taken from the Gospel Gazette website.
AUGUST
2 Kings 20-21
Zephaniah 1-3
Habakkuk 1-3
2 Kings 22-25
Obadiah; Jeremiah 1-2
Jeremiah 3-5
Jeremiah 6-8
Jeremiah 9-12
Jeremiah 13-16
Jeremiah 17-20
Jeremiah 21-23
Jeremiah 24-26
Jeremiah 27-29
Jeremiah 30-32
Jeremiah 33-36
Jeremiah 37-39
Jeremiah 40-42
Jeremiah 43-46
Jeremiah 47-49
Jeremiah 50-52
Lamentations 1-5
1 Chronicles 1-3
1 Chronicles 4-6
1 Chronicles 7-9
1 Chronicles 10-13
1 Chronicles 14-16
1 Chronicles 17-19
1 Chronicles 20-23
1 Chronicles 24-26
1 Chronicles 27-29
2 Chronicles 1-3
Save the Date
Our 5th Sunday potluck is on August 30. The evening service is canceled.
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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.
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
Congregation in the Philippines: Bicol Region.
Television Ministry: In Search of the Lord’s Way (a nationwide gospel program) is available for viewing on YouTube @SearchTVMinistry. If you can’t find the program through your TV provider, you can easily access all of their videos there.
Dates for August:
August 25: Lunch Bunch will meet at Casa Sanchez (2264 S. Mountain Avenue, Ontario) at 11:30 a.m.
August 26: Last Wednesday of the month singing practice at 7:00 p.m.
August 27: Ladies’ Bible Class meets at the building at 1:00 p.m. We are studying the book of Genesis.
August 30: 5th Sunday Potluck following morning worship. Please bring a dish or two to share. There will be no evening class.
For your information, there will be no Youth in Action on Fridays this summer. Please mark your calendars for the next two major events that will be held on Saturdays. We hope everyone can attend, even those who are too far away to make it on Fridays. We look forward to seeing you all there!
August 29: Day in the Park from 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm. This will be held at Rosemead Park, 4343 Encinita Ave, Rosemead, CA 91770.
September 19: All Day Youth in Action from 9:30 am – 7:30 pm. This will be held at Ball Road Church of Christ, 1590 W. Ball Rd, Anaheim, CA 92802.
In October:
A Celebration of Life for Lucille Walker, Dana Walker’s mother, is scheduled for Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, at 3 pm at the Ball Rd church of Christ in Anaheim. The church’s address is: 1590 W. Ball Road, Anaheim, CA 92802.
Dana would greatly appreciate your help in providing an accurate headcount. Please RSVP by emailing her at luvmyfurbykit@gmail.com.
SCRIPTURE WRITING PLAN FOR AUGUST
Never Alone – August Scripture Writing Plan
Day 1: Romans 8:31-32
Day 2: Romans 8:33-34
Day 3: Romans 8:35-36
Day 4: Romans 8:37-38
Day 5: John 14:15-16
Day 6: John 14:17-18
Day 7: John 14:19-20
Day 8: Isaiah 30:21
Day 9: Joshua 1:9
Day 10: Psalm 34:17-18
Day 11: Isaiah 54:1-2
Day 12: Isaiah 54:3-4
Day 13: Isaiah 54:5-6
Day 14: Isaiah 54:7-9
Day 15: Isaiah 54:10
Day 16: Matthew 28:18-20
Day 17: Isaiah 41:10
Day 18: John 15:1-2
Day 19: John 15:3-4
Day 20: John 15:5-6
Day 21: John 15:7-8
Day 22: John 15:9-10
Day 23: 1 Corinthians 1:10
Day 24: Psalm 139:1-2
Day 25: Psalm 139:3-4
Day 26: Psalm 139:5-6
Day 27: Psalm 139:7-8
Day 28: Psalm 139:9-10
Day 29: Psalm 139:11-12
Day 30: Psalm 139:13-14
Day 31: Psalm 139:15-16
Commit 10 minutes each day to read each verse, write it in your journal, meditate on it and reflect on what it means to you.
Sermons are uploaded every Sunday. To support our channel, kindly subscribe and give a thumbs up for each lesson uploaded. This helps our algorithm reach a wider audience and spread our messages effectively.
Please explain Hebrews 1:14. Do angels minister to Christians today?
The inspired passage poses this question: “Are they [angels] not ministering spirits, sent forth to do service for the sake of them that shall inherit salvation?” There are several points worthy of note here.
First, as the question is framed in the Greek New Testament, there is the use of the negative particle ouchi (“not”) within the question. This type of construction implies an affirmative answer. The sense is then: “They are ministering spirits, aren’t they?” And so, yes, angels are spirits who minister to the Lord’s people.
Second, the participle “being sent forth” is in the present tense. It suggests that angels are continually sent by God as human needs align with the divine will. They serve as servants on behalf of those who are to inherit salvation (i.e., to enjoy it in its final phase—in heaven).
But how do angels accomplish these missions?
While all angelic activity may be designated as supernatural in the sense that they are supernatural creatures (i.e., above nature [cf. Psalms 8:5; Hebrews 2:7), we shouldn’t conclude that their agency is miraculous (i.e., visibly, audibly exercising divine power) because the New Testament clearly teaches that the age of miracles has ended (1 Corinthians 13:8-10; Ephesians 4:8-16).
Since the miraculous era is gone and only God’s providential activity remains (i.e., the divine manipulation of natural law), we must conclude, I believe, that God employs angels in the implementation of his providential will on behalf of his saints in today’s world. This seems to be a reasonable conclusion, but beyond this, we should not speculate.
There certainly is no evidence that angels actually appear today, manifesting themselves in human form, as they did in ancient times when divine revelation was being implemented (see Acts 10).
