October 12 2025

Chino church of Christ Bulletin
11940 Telephone Avenue Chino, CA. 91710 / 909-628-9428

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October 12, 2025

“The churches of Christ salute you.” – Romans 16:16

DAILY BIBLE READING SCHEDULE

This schedule follows a chronological arrangement rather than the order of the books in the Bible. The poetic and prophetic books are placed where scholars believe they were written, and the Epistles are placed in context within Acts. (Adapted from the Gospel Gazette website.)

BIBLE CLASSES AND WORSHIP

Sunday

• Adult & Children Bible Classes: 9:30–10:15 AM

• Worship: 10:30–11:30 AM

• Worship: 5:00–6:00 PM

Wednesday

• Bible Class: 7:00–8:00 PM
  (Led by Mark Anthony. The last Wednesday of the month is an evening of singing.)

Thursday

• Ladies’ Bible Class: 1:00–2:00 PM
  (Roma Lacuata, teaching from the Book of John.)

Tuesdays & Thursdays

• Robert Harper: Available for study & counseling.
  📞 281-235-8615

THOSE SERVING TODAY

AM Service

• Adult Bible Class: Sam Eugenio

• Announcements: Ed Vales

• Scripture Reading (James 1:12–18): Maitland Proffitt

• Opening Prayer: Danny Proffitt

• Communion: Reuben Lacuata

• Preacher: Sam Eugenio

• Song Leader & Closing Prayer: Leon Strayer

PM Service
Reuben Lacuata is leading a class on “Singing With Understanding” (1 Cor. 14:15).

Visitors are warmly welcomed!

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 – OCTOBER 2025

1. Esther 4–7

2. Esther 8–10

3. Ezra 1–4

4. Haggai 1–2; Zechariah 1–2

5. Zechariah 3–6

6. Zechariah 7–10

7. Zechariah 11–14

8. Ezra 5–7

9. Ezra 8–10

10. Nehemiah 1–3

11. Nehemiah 4–6

12. Nehemiah 7–9

13. Nehemiah 10–13

14. Malachi 1–4

15. Matthew 1–4

16. Matthew 5–7

17. Matthew 8–11

18. Matthew 12–15

19. Matthew 16–19

20. Matthew 20–22

21. Matthew 23–25

22. Matthew 26–28

23. Mark 1–3

24. Mark 4–6

25. Mark 7–10

26. Mark 11–13

27. Mark 14–16

28. Luke 1–3

29. Luke 4–6

30. Luke 7–9

31. Luke 10–13

OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS

• 10/03 – Denice Hernandez-Prieto

• 10/10 – Karen Burton

• 10/15 – Danny Proffitt

• 10/23 – Tammy Waggoner

SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK

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

(Symbols: ** = Updated / >> = New Entry)

• Gaby Bailey-Juarez – Prayers for continued liver and kidney function post-transplant; awaiting biopsy results.

• Glenn McCoy – Former elder, now in nursing care, struggling.

• Vera Anthony – Ongoing health and family challenges.

• Leo Juarez – Brother of Raquel Vales, facing physical and mental challenges.

• The Callejo Family – Navigating immigration to bring their daughter Daphne Sophia to the U.S.

• Kevin – Grandson of Frances Pink, facing difficulties.

• Ken McCutcheon – Recovering from heart surgery; address: 16148 Randall Ave, Fontana, CA 92335

• Shirley Burton – Karen’s mother, home after hospitalization for heart failure.

• Jocelyn Browning – Daughter of Vera Anthony, ongoing health issues.

• Jon Kemble – Brother of Amber Casolari, rare illness causing exhaustion. Address: 13825 Paris St., Huntington, TN 38344

• Taylor Smith – Grandson of Robert & Dottie.

• Radonna Darnel – Member at SoCal church of Christ, post–brain tumor surgery; 20462 Milano Ct., Yorba Linda, CA 92886

• Armando – Gladys Hernandez’s 96-year-old father, poor health.

• Beverly Herring – Brunel’s coworker, cancer.

• Robert Anderson – Completed cancer treatment; prayers for recovery.

• John Duane – Recovering from surgery; 244 Samford Bridge Way, Lenoir City, TN 37772

• Irma Ruegg – Mother of Bobbie Hansen, Alzheimer’s and fractured elbow; prayers for her and Bobbie.

• Richard & Connie Ramirez – Facing health challenges; 17 Gunsmoke Ave, Pomona, CA 91766

• Amy Alvo – Kidney tumor removed Oct. 6; 11151 Deals Chapel Rd., Lenoir City, TN 37772

• Gene Rupel – Knee replacement recovery; 2343 40th Ave SE, Puyallup, WA 98374

• Donna Grosser – Cancer spreading; 2900 Havasupai Blvd., Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404

• >> Nora Lopez – Mother of Alex Ortiz, suffered a stroke, critical at Inter-Community Hospital, Covina.

“Now, my God, may your eyes be open and your ears attentive to the prayers offered in this place.”
— 2 Chronicles 6:40

CONTINUE TO LIFT UP IN PRAYER…

• Ukraine (especially Christians affected by war)

• Our Seniors (including Lee Dacus & Leota Jackson)

• Our Families (parents and those with loved ones away from faith)

• Our Shepherds (Reuben Lacuata & Brunel Merilus)

WORKS SUPPORTED BY THE CONGREGATION

Benevolent Efforts:

• City of Children (Orphanage in Mexico)

• Orphan’s Lifeline International (supporting Anil Pangi)

• Agape Village

Evangelistic Efforts:

• Preacher Training: Bear Valley, Sunset International, Southwest School of Bible Studies

• Congregations in the Philippines (Metro Manila, Bicol, Baguio)

• TV Ministry: In Search of the Lord’s Way

DATES FOR OCTOBER

Second Sunday Singing – TONIGHT (Oct. 12)
At the church building after evening class. Bring a dish and enjoy singing and fellowship.

Ladies’ Bible Class – Thursdays (16, 23, 30)
1:00 PM – Church building, Book of John study. All ladies welcome.

Lunch Bunch – October 28
11:30 AM at Casa Sanchez, 2264 S. Mountain Ave., Ontario.

Last Wednesday Singing – October 29
Special worship evening of singing.

Trunk or Treat – October 31, 4:30–6:30 PM
Church parking lot – for neighborhood families and E.J. Marshall Elementary kids.
Volunteers needed for decorated trunks and candy. Fellowship with hot dogs afterward.
See Mystique Merilus for info.

MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR SHIRLEY BURTON

In memory of Shirley Burton, mother of Karen Burton.
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 11:00 AM at Loraine Baptist Church, 151 S Loraine Ave, Glendora, CA 91741
Graveside Service at 1:00 PM, Oakdale Mortuary, 1401 S Grand Ave, Glendora, CA 91740

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” – Psalm 34:18

🕊 SERMON SUMMARY

Title: For Such a Time as This
Text: Esther 4:10–16

Have you ever wondered why you are where you are right now?
In Esther 4:10–16, Esther faces a defining choice—remain silent or step forward in faith. Mordecai reminds her:

“Who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?”

God’s placement is intentional. Like Esther, we may feel fearful or unqualified, but God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things through obedience and faith. When Esther said, “If I perish, I perish,” she chose courage over comfort, faith over fear.
You are not an accident—step into your moment for such a time as this.

LIFE STRUGGLES (May 17, 2009)

A man once watched an emperor moth struggling to emerge from its cocoon. Wanting to help, he cut the cocoon open—but the moth emerged weak, with swollen body and shriveled wings, unable to fly.
The struggle was necessary for the moth’s strength and freedom.

Lesson: Without struggles, we would never grow strong.
Give every opportunity a chance, leave no room for regrets, and remember—there is power in the struggle.
– Author unknown