Chino Church of Christ Bulletin – September 7, 2025
“The churches of Christ salute you.” – Romans 16:16
📖 Bible Classes & Worship
Sunday Bible Classes (Adults & Children): 9:30 – 10:15 AM
Sunday Worship: 10:30 – 11:30 AM & 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Wednesday Bible Class: 7:00 – 8:00 PM (last Wednesday of the month is singing)
Thursday Ladies’ Bible Class: 1:00 – 2:00 PM (study from the book of John, led by Roma Lacuata)
🙏 Prayer Requests
Please keep in prayer: Gaby Bailey-Juarez, Glenn McCoy, Vera Anthony, Leo Juarez, the Callejo Family, Kevin (Frances Pink’s grandson), Ken McCutcheon, Shirley Burton, Jocelyn Browning, Jon Kemble, Walter Warner, Taylor Smith, Donna Grosser, Radonna Darnel, Armando (Gladys Hernandez’s father), Beverly Herring, Robert Anderson, John Duane, Irma Ruegg, Richard & Connie Ramirez, Amy Alvo, Fred Hoppe, Lupe Lueras, Gene Rupel, and others.
🎉 September Birthdays
Sept 4 – Ed Vales
Sept 20 – Mary Callejo
Sept 21 – Dianna Moore
Sept 23 – Frances Pink
Sept 30 – Genesis Fonseca, Alex Ortiz
✝️ Congregation Updates
Baptized! Emily Garcia was recently baptized by Sebastian Fonseca. Welcome to the family!
Upcoming Dates:
Sept 11, 18, 25 – Ladies’ Bible Class at 1:00 PM
Sept 23 – Lunch Bunch at Casa Sanchez, 11:30 AM
Sept 24 – Congregational singing in lieu of Bible study
📚 Article Highlight
“How Can I Be a Better Bible Student?” by Wayne Jackson – offering practical guidance for growing in God’s word. Read here.
“The churches of Christ salute you.” – Romans 16:16
Daily Bible Reading Schedule
This schedule does not follow the order in which the books appear in the Bible. It is arranged chronologically. The poetic and prophetic books of the Old Testament are inserted into the historical books where they are thought to have been written. Likewise, the Epistles of the New Testament are inserted into the narrative of Acts. The order used here is accepted by most conservative Bible scholars. (Taken from Gospel Gazette website.)
Bible Classes & 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 (Mark Anthony teaching; last Wednesday is evening of singing)
Thursday
Ladies’ Bible Class: 1:00 – 2:00 pm (Roma Lacuata, Book of John)
Those Serving Today
AM Service
Adult Bible Class: Robert Harper
Announcements: Sebastian Fonseca
Scripture Reading (Matthew 20:20-28): Bob Mellard
Opening Prayer: Leon Strayer
Communion: Horace Wiley
Preacher: Robert Harper
Song Leader & Closing Prayer: James Weakland
PM Service
Reuben Lacuata: “Knowing and Claiming God’s Promises”
Welcome Visitors: We are honored by your presence. Please let us know if you have questions.
Richard & Connie Ramirez – Connie had 2nd cancer surgery; ongoing cancer (address: 17 Gunsmoke Ave, Pomona, CA 91766).
Amy Alvo – Emergency gallbladder surgery in Hawaii, kidney surgery scheduled Sept 22 (address: 11151 Deals Chapel Rd, Lenoir City, TN 37772).
Fred Hoppe – Former member, brain surgery recovery (address: 11150 58th St, Jurupa Valley, CA 91752).
Continue to Pray For:
Ukraine (especially Christians affected).
Our Seniors – including Lee Dacus, Leota Jackson.
Our Families – raising children, restoring faith.
Our Shepherds – Reuben Lacuata & Brunel Merilus.
Congregation-Supported Works
Benevolence
City of Children (Mexico)
Orphan’s Lifeline International (sponsor: Anil Pangi)
Agape Village
Evangelism
Bear Valley Bible Institute
Sunset International Bible Institute
Southwest School of Bible Studies
Congregations in the Philippines (Metro Manila, Bicol Region, Baguio)
In Search of the Lord’s Way TV Ministry
Upcoming Dates
Sept 4, 11, 18, 25 – Ladies’ Bible Class, 1:00 pm at church building.
Sept 23 – Lunch Bunch, Casa Sanchez, Ontario, 11:30 am.
Sept 24 – Last Wednesday singing night.
Fellowship
TODAY – 5th Sunday Potluck
Immediately after morning worship.
A short devotional will follow lunch.
Note: No evening service today.
Articles from Christian Courier
Matthew 5:5 — “Meek Inherit the Earth” by Wayne Jackson Explains meekness as strength under control, not weakness. Notes that meekness leads to spiritual inheritance and blessing.
1 John 2:1 — “The Advocate” by Wayne Jackson Christ as our Advocate, pleading before the Father. He is “the righteous,” interceding for all, not only the elect.
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 – 10:15 am
Worship: 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Worship: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Wednesday Bible Class 7:00 pm – 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 – 2:00 pm Roma Lacuata is conducting a study from the book of John.
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
(Full list included in bulletin, such as Gaby Bailey-Juarez, Glenn McCoy, Vera Anthony, Leo Juarez, The Callejo Family, Ken McCutcheon, Shirley Burton, Jocelyn Browning, Jon Kemble, Walter Warner, Donna Grosser, Radonna Darnel, Amy Alvo, Richard & Connie Ramirez, etc.)
Works Supported by the Congregation
Benevolent Efforts: City of Children (Mexico), Orphan’s Lifeline International, Agape Village
Evangelistic Efforts: Bear Valley Bible Institute, Sunset International Bible Institute, Southwest School of Bible Studies, congregations in the Philippines, In Search of the Lord’s Way TV program
Upcoming Dates
August 26: Lunch Bunch at Casa Sanchez, Ontario @ 11:30 AM
August 27: Last Wednesday of the month singing night
August 28: Ladies’ Bible Class – Book of John, 1:00 PM
August 31: 5th Sunday Potluck (after morning service, no evening service)
Sermon – August 24, 2025 – Sam Eugenio
Critical Choices: Living by Decisions, Not Conditions (Deuteronomy 30:19–20)
Key Truth: Our destiny is shaped by the choices we make, not the circumstances we face.
Examples: Joseph – integrity; Esther – courage; Daniel – holiness; Jesus – the cross.
Applications: Integrity in private, courage in obedience, faithfulness in habits, choosing life daily.
Takeaway: Your future is determined not by fate or conditions, but by the choices you make in response to God’s call.
Special Article: Nine of the Ten Commandments in the New Testament?
“The churches of Christ salute you.” – Romans 16:16
Bible Reading Schedule
This Daily Bible Reading Schedule is chronological. Poetic and prophetic Old Testament books are placed within the historical narrative, and New Testament epistles are inserted in Acts. The schedule is based on the Gospel Gazette.
Bible Classes & 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
Mark Anthony is leading. Last Wednesday of the month: evening of singing.
Thursday
Ladies’ Bible Class: 1:00–2:00 pm
Roma Lacuata is teaching from the book of John.
Those Serving Today
AM Service
Adult Bible Class: Sam Eugenio
Announcements: Danny Proffitt
Scripture Reading (Matthew 19:27–30): Alex Ortiz
Opening Prayer: Ed Vales
Communion: Tony Moore
Preacher: Sam Eugenio
Song Leader & Closing Prayer: Brunel Merilus
PM Service
Reuben Lacuata is conducting a study entitled: “Knowing and Claiming God’s Promises.”
We welcome all visitors! Thank you for joining us today.
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
Gaby Bailey-Juarez – Continued healing for her new liver and kidney.
Glenn McCoy – Former elder, now in a care facility.
Vera Anthony – Health and family struggles.
Leo Juarez – Brother of Raquel Vales, mental & physical challenges.
The Callejo Family – Prayers for immigration process for daughter Daphne Sophia.
Kevin – Frances Pink’s grandson, facing difficulties.
Ken McCutcheon – Recovering from heart surgery.
Shirley Burton – Kidney growth discovered.
Jocelyn Browning – Health struggles.
Jon Kemble – Chronic illness and pain.
Walter Warner – Fighting leukemia in Ohio.
Taylor Smith – Grandson of Robert & Dottie.
Donna Grosser – Metastatic cancer, undergoing immunotherapy.
Radonna Darnel – Recovering from brain tumor surgery.
Armando – Father of Gladys Hernandez, health struggles.
Beverly Herring – Cancer.
Robert Anderson – Completed cancer treatment.
John Duane – Recovering from surgery.
Amy Alvo – Recovering from kidney & gallbladder surgery.
Irma Ruegg – Alzheimer’s, dementia, and fractured elbow.
Dana Sabbara – Now in remission from Stage 4 breast cancer.
Richard & Connie Ramirez – Ongoing health issues; Connie recently declared cancer-free.
Please continue to lift up: Ukraine, our seniors, families, and our shepherds.
Supported Works
Benevolence
City of Children (Mexico)
Orphan’s Lifeline International (sponsoring Anil Pangi)
Agape Village
Evangelism
Preacher Training Schools: Bear Valley, Sunset, Southwest
Churches in the Philippines (Metro Manila, Bicol, Baguio)
In Search of the Lord’s Way TV ministry
Upcoming Dates
Aug 21 & 28 – Ladies’ Bible Class, 1:00 pm
Aug 26 – Lunch Bunch, Casa Sanchez, Ontario, 11:30 am
Aug 27 – Last Wednesday singing night
Aug 31 – 5th Sunday Potluck (after morning service; no evening service)
Sermon Notes
📖 The Power of Authentic Influence
Main Text: Matthew 5:13–16 Theme: True Christian influence flows from a Christ-shaped life. Big Idea: The world doesn’t need more influencers—it needs authentic witnesses.
Salt & Light (Matt. 5:13–16) – Influence comes from who we are in Christ.
Timothy’s Sincere Faith (2 Tim. 1:3–7) – Faith without hypocrisy.
Peter & John’s Boldness (Acts 4:13) – Influence fueled by intimacy with Jesus.
Christ’s Servant Influence (Phil. 2:5–11) – True influence through humility.
Final Challenge: Audit your influence. Deepen roots in Christ. Closing Prayer:Lord, make us authentic salt and light, shaped by Your Spirit, reflecting Your love. Amen.
Article: Two Interesting Details About the Passover
By Aaron Cozort
Unleavened Bread of the Passover – No leaven as a reminder of slavery and haste from Egypt. Bread of affliction symbolized both suffering and obedience.
Time of the Passover Sacrifice – Sacrificed at twilight. Jesus, our Passover, died at the same hour.
Richard & Connie Ramirez – Ongoing health challenges, recent cancer surgery.
(Full prayer list includes Gaby Bailey-Juarez, Glenn McCoy, Vera Anthony, Leo Juarez, Callejo Family, Kevin, Ken McCutcheon, Shirley Burton, Jocelyn Browning, Jon Kemble, Walter Warner, Taylor Smith, Donna Grosser, Radonna Darnel, Armando, Beverly Herring, Robert Anderson, John Duane.)
Please Continue to Pray For:
Ukraine (especially Christians affected)
Our Seniors (including Lee Dacus & Leota Jackson)
Families raising children
Our Shepherds: Reuben Lacuata & Brunel Merilus
Works Supported by the Congregation
Benevolent Efforts:
City of Children (Mexico)
Orphan’s Lifeline International (Anil Pangi)
Agape Village
Evangelistic Efforts:
Bear Valley Bible Institute
Sunset International Bible Institute
Southwest School of Bible Studies
Congregations in the Philippines
“In Search of the Lord’s Way” TV Ministry
Upcoming Dates
Aug 14, 21, 28 – Ladies’ Bible Class (Book of John, 1 PM)
Aug 26 – Lunch Bunch @ Casa Sanchez, Ontario (11:30 AM)
Aug 27 – Singing Night
Aug 31 – 5th Sunday Potluck after morning service (No PM service)
Grieving
Please keep Vera Anthony & family in prayers for the loss of her grandson, Eric Brown. Services pending. “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted…” – Psalm 34:18
Article: The Indestructible Church of Christ
By Wayne Jackson – Read full article here (Complete historical and biblical defense of the continuous existence of the church of Christ since Pentecost.)
July 27–31: Isaiah 61–Nahum 3 August 1–31: 2 Kings 20 – 2 Chronicles 3 (Chronological reading plan provided by Gospel Gazette)
🎂 August Birthdays
Aug 2: Robert Harper
Aug 8: Raquel Vales
Aug 21: Gabriela Bailey-Juarez
Aug 22: Yumi Eugenio, Wendy Hernandez
Aug 24: Mystique Merilus
Aug 26: Mark Anthony
Aug 28: Bob Mellard
🙏 Prayer Requests
Updated: Steve McNeely (cancer free – praise!), John Duane (post-surgery recovery) Continuing: Gaby Bailey-Juarez, Connie & Richard Ramirez, Glenn McCoy, Dana Sabbara, Vera Anthony, Keith Tilton, Donna Grosser, Amy Alvo (surgery Aug 4), and many more. 💌 Mailing addresses are included in the full PDF for those who’d like to send cards.
Please continue to pray for:
Our seniors (Lee Dacus, Leota Jackson)
Families raising children and those who’ve wandered from the faith
Our shepherds
Christians in Ukraine
🗓️ Upcoming Events
July 27: Summer Watermelon Fellowship – After PM Worship
July 30: Wednesday Night Singing
July 31: Ladies’ “We Care” Taco Luncheon & Bible Study – 12:00 PM
August 31: 5th Sunday Potluck (No evening service)
📚 This Week’s Article
The Sea of Galilee: A Silent Witness ✍️ By Wayne Jackson | Christian Courier
Though small and unimpressive in size, the Sea of Galilee is remembered around the world due to its deep connection with Jesus. His teachings, miracles, and divine power displayed on its waters have made it an everlasting witness to His identity as the Son of God.
