March 15 2026

CHINO CHURCH OF CHRIST BULLETIN

11940 Telephone Avenue
Chino, CA 91710 / 909-628-9428

Follow us at:
https://www.churchofchristchino.org
https://youtube.com/@chinochurchofchrist
https://www.instagram.com/chinochurchofchrist
https://www.facebook.com/chinochurchofchrist

Contributions can be made via ZELLE:
give@chinochurchofchrist.org

March 15, 2026

READ THROUGH THE BIBLE IN A YEAR

This is the Daily Bible Reading Schedule for March 2026. The daily readings are taken from the Gospel Gazette website.
Galatians 6:9

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: Sebastian Fonseca
Scripture Reading (1 Peter 4:7-11): Ed Vales
Opening Prayer: Danny Proffitt
Communion: Tony Moore
Song Leader & Closing Prayer: Brunel Merilus

PM Service

Reuben Lacuata is conducting 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

MARCH – Bible Reading

1 – Deuteronomy 4-6
2 – Deuteronomy 7-9
3 – Deuteronomy 10-12
4 – Deuteronomy 13-16
5 – Deuteronomy 17-19
6 – Deuteronomy 20-22
7 – Deuteronomy 23-25
8 – Deuteronomy 26-28
9 – Deuteronomy 29-31
10 – Deuteronomy 32-34
11 – Joshua 1-3
12 – Joshua 4-6
13 – Joshua 7-9
14 – Joshua 10-12
15 – Joshua 13-15
16 – Joshua 16-18
17 – Joshua 19-21
18 – Joshua 22-24
19 – Judges 1-4
20 – Judges 5-8
21 – Judges 9-12
22 – Judges 13-15
23 – Judges 16-18
24 – Judges 19-21
25 – Ruth 1-4
26 – 1 Samuel 1-3
27 – 1 Samuel 4-7
28 – 1 Samuel 8-10
29 – 1 Samuel 11-13
30 – 1 Samuel 14-16
31 – 1 Samuel 17-20

“Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker!”
Psalm 95:6 (ESV)

March Birthdays

03/09 – Noelle Harper
03/27 – Emily Garcia

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 – A former elder at the State College congregation, Glenn is now in a nursing care facility and struggling.

• Leo Juarez – Brother of Raquel Vales, Leo is dealing with both mental and physical challenges.

• The Callejo Family – The Callejo family is navigating the immigration process to bring their daughter, Daphne Sophia, to the United States.

• Kevin – Frances Pink requests prayers for her grandson as he faces difficulties.

• Jon Kemble – Amber Casolari’s brother, Jon is suffering from a rare and incurable disease that causes extreme exhaustion. His doctors continue to monitor tumors in his hips and back, but they now suspect bulging discs may be the cause of his pain. Amber is grateful for continued prayers.

Send card to:
13825 Paris St.
Huntington, TN 38344

• Taylor Smith – Taylor Smith is the grandson of Robert and Dottie.

• Radonna Darnel – A member of the SoCal church of Christ, Radonna recently underwent successful brain tumor surgery and is currently receiving chemotherapy and radiation treatment.

Send card to:
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.

• John Duane – Experiencing health issues.

Send card to:
244 Samford Bridge Way
Lenoir City, TN 37772

• Irma Ruegg – Mother of Bobbie Hansen, diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Bobbie is caring for her.

Send card to:
15707 Sprig St.
Chino Hills, CA 91709

• Richard and Connie Ramirez – Facing health challenges.

Send card to:
816 Old Ranch Rd.
China Springs, TX 76633

• Nora Lopez – Mother of Alex Ortiz, suffered a stroke and is hospitalized at Foothill Presbyterian Hospital in Glendora.

• Joy Turner – Friend of Reuben and Roma, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer that has spread to both lungs.

Send card to:
200 Brandy Rd.
Madison, AL 35758

• Gaby Bailey-Juarez – Experiencing liver-related health issues and receiving treatment.

Send card to:
3928 Rosebay Street
Chino Hills, CA 91709

• Terry McDonald – Knee surgery at the end of March at San Antonio Hospital.

• Dianna Moore – Recuperating from knee replacement surgery.

• >> Tony Moore – Recuperating from eye surgery.

Send card to:
2863 Joshua Tree
Ontario, CA 91761

• >> Dottie Anderson – Recovering from second eye surgery

• >> Robert Anderson – Recently hospitalized, tests ongoing.

Send card to:
22166 Roundup Dr.
Walnut, CA 91789

• >> Gladys Hernandez – Eye surgery scheduled for June 11.

TRAVELING

Rey and Mary are in the Philippines visiting their daughter, Daphne Sophia.

Please Continue to Lift Up in Prayer

• Ukraine – Especially our brothers and sisters in Christ affected by the ongoing conflict.
• Our Seniors – Especially those who are homebound.
• Our Families – Families raising children and those with loved ones who have wandered from the faith.
• Our Shepherds – Reuben Lacuata and Brunel Merilus.

Works Supported by the Congregation

Benevolent Efforts

• City of Children (Orphanage in Mexico)
• Orphan’s Lifeline International – including sponsored child Anil Pangi
• Agape Village (Children’s Home)

Evangelistic Efforts

• Bear Valley Bible Institute
• Sunset International Bible Institute
• Southwest School of Bible Studies
• Congregation in the Philippines – Bicol Region
• Television Ministry – In Search of the Lord’s Way

Dates for March

3/19, 3/26 – Ladies’ Bible Class at the building at 1:00 pm

3/24 – Lunch Bunch
Casa Sanchez
2264 S. Mountain Ave., Ontario
11:30 am

3/25 – Last Wednesday singing practice at 7 pm

3/28 – 3rd Annual Ladies’ Day
Hi-Desert Church of Christ
8:30 am – 12:30 pm

Theme: “Do Not Fear” (Isaiah 41:10)

3/29 – Fifth Sunday Potluck
Evening service canceled
Please bring a dish or two to share.

Looking Ahead

April 25
Lincoln Avenue Church of Christ Ladies Seminar
Theme: Healthy Woman, Healthy Life (Titus 2:1-5)

May 2
Temple City Church of Christ
14th Annual Ladies’ Tea
Program title: Useful to the Master

Scripture Writing Plans — March

What is the purpose of scripture writing?

Spending just ten minutes each day writing and meditating on scripture can help you retain both the passage and its meaning. Scripture writing is a simple yet powerful practice that deepens your understanding of God’s Word and strengthens your spiritual walk.

This March Scripture Writing Plan focuses on the theme of “Trust in God.”

Special thanks to Corey Schissler for sharing scripture writing.

For those interested in using a special journal for daily scripture writing, Amazon offers a variety of options including hardbound, spiral-bound, and paperback journals specifically designed for scripture journaling.

The Terms and Conditions of Discipleship: Have We Really Agreed?

Robert Harper II

Win-Win: He gets the glory and we the joy.

Have you ever scrolled past the “Terms and Conditions” on a website or app and clicked “I agree” without reading a word? Of course you have. So have I.

We live in a world conditioned to skip fine print and fast-forward through anything that delays gratification. The assumption is: “If I want access, I just have to check the box.”

But what happens when we bring that same mindset into our relationship with God?

What happens when we want the benefits of faith—peace, joy, purpose, salvation—without understanding the terms and conditions of discipleship?

In Mark 8:34, Jesus makes them plain:

“Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.”

No shortcuts. No skip buttons.

It’s not a sales pitch—it’s a surrender.

Jesus isn’t looking for performance.
He’s looking for proximity.

In Isaiah 6, the prophet sees the Lord high and exalted, and obedience becomes a privilege.

Isaiah goes from:
“Woe is me” (v.5)
to
“Send me” (v.8)

Kyle Idleman writes in Not a Fan that Jesus isn’t looking for admirers—He’s looking for followers.

Following Christ means trusting Him even when we cannot fully understand.

Peter obeyed Jesus saying:
“Nevertheless, at Your word…”

And the result was abundance.

Here is the paradox:

What feels like surrender leads to strength.
What looks like sacrifice leads to satisfaction.
And what begins with denying yourself ends with discovering who you truly are in Him.

When we meet His terms,
He gets the glory—and we get the joy.

If you truly desire eternal life, seek Him with all your heart.

Because nothing—no success, relationship, achievement, or pleasure—is worth exchanging for your soul.

Maybe the real question isn’t:
“Why is it so hard to follow Jesus?”

Maybe the better question is:
“Have I truly seen Him?”