Posted for Sunday, January 11. 2026
Greetings from your preacher,
As we begin to serve God in this new year, I am encouraged by what many of you are doing to help in spreading the gospel. As we continue with our evangelistic efforts in 2026, I ask each of you to pray fervently that more of the congregation will get involved in this most valuable work of the church. I believe if each of us will do what we can, God will take care of the rest. So let us do our part, that we may be pleasing to the Lord.
This past week, we had a really good Tuesday night fellowship and Bible study. I hope with our new schedule of having our extended morning Bible study, and worship service on Sunday morning, with no evening service, more will take advantage of the Tuesday night fellowship and Bible study. This also, is only once per month. And, that everyone will take part in our new, once a month bilingual Thursday night Bible study, which will be the third Thursday at 7 p.m. This will be the Thursday before the bilingual worship service.
The congregation has been given 40 new Bibles, of which we will be placing some in the pews, and using some in our individual Bible studies. These new Bibles are New King James Version, to accommodate many who have never really studied the Bible.
This Sunday, the morning Bible study is at 10 a.m., followed by the worship service at the new time of 10:45 a.m. The sermon this week is titled SALVATION IS THROUGH THE GOSPEL.
Thank you. Your preacher, Roger
PRAISEWORTHY KIDS
This past Sunday in the children's morning Bible study, Leia, Zoe, Jillian, Max, Marcus, Gus, Jayden, and Benny began to learn the Lord's example prayer, starting at Matt. 6:9. The children considered that the disciples had asked Jesus to teach them how to pray, and that the model prayer teaches all Jesus' followers to pray to God the Father. The children were reminded that God is one, but that He has three persons - Father, Son and Holy Spirit. They all opened their bibles and found the book of Matthew. Zoe read the verse aloud. They studied the meaning of the less familiar words found in Matt. 6:9, such as, - Manner and - Ye. The children also wrote the verse on a worksheet. Please continue to pray for the children, that they might grow up to be strong Christian men and women.
AN ARTICLE FROM A PREACHER: HOW DO YOU TALK TO SOMEONE ABOUT THE GOSPEL?
Sometimes evangelism seems like it's a job best left to preachers or missionaries. That is not true! In the Bible, evangelism is commanded to every Christian. In 1 Peter 3:15, Peter speaks to all Christians (cf. v. 8) telling them, - ...But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you...- In Matthew 5:16, Jesus tells us, -Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven." And, in John 15:8, Jesus says that we must -...bear much fruit...- to be His disciples.
Though most Christians recognize that they have this duty to make disciples, many never do. While there are many reasons a Christian might neglect this command, it is often the case that they simply don't know what to say. Now, if you knew enough to obey the gospel, you certainly know enough to talk to someone about it. And there are many resources like David Sproule's Let's Go Back to the Bible booklets that you can use to guide your study. But, for many still, the hardest part is bringing up the subject with someone to begin with. How do you start a conversation about the gospel with someone? Here are a couple of tips.
First, look for people in your daily life. Jesus told the apostles, - As you go, preach... - (Matt. 10:7). So, when you check out at the grocery store or receive a package, etc., try your best to smile and tell them, - I would love for you to visit my church this Sunday.- We have a supply of cards that you can keep in your wallet for occasions just like this. Who knows if you will meet someone that just needs an invite.
Next, try to engage with people at work. Ask questions that casually invite discussion about the church. For example, -What did your preacher speak on this Sunday? Or, -Where do you go to church?- These questions are usually a comfortable place for people to answer and open up more opportunities to talk in the future. Now you know if they go to church and if they do, what they generally believe about the Bible.
As your coworker becomes more comfortable, you can perhaps start asking more questions that could lead to a Bible study. You could ask them if they have ever studied what the Bible says about the church or what the Bible says about salvation and going to heaven. You might be able to pique their interest by offering to sit down and study only what the Bible says about these kinds of topics and more, without adding any of your own thoughts or opinions to the study. Evangelism is the work of everyone in the church. Let's practice looking for opportunities every day. - Robert Lupo
UPCOMING EVENTS (In order of occurrence.)
NEW! Monthly Bilingual Bible Study (Each Thursday before the Monthly Bilingual Service) - starting 1/15, 7 p.m. Men's Bible Study in the auditorium. Women's Bible study in the fellowship room.
Monthly Bilingual Service (3rd Sunday) - 1/18, 10 a.m. Bible Study; 10:45 a.m., worship. Fellowship immediately following service.
Monthly Tuesday Night Fellowship - 2/3/2026, 6:30 p.m., followed by Bible Study at 7 p.m.
JANUARY CELEBRATIONS
BIRTHDAYS: 1/2, Alejandra De Leon; 1/3, Jose Jaime; 1/3 Concepcion Jaime; 1/3, Diana Banos; 1/8, Sam Travino (Rose Perez); 1/9, Marin De Leon; 1/22, Raymundo Rivera, Sr.; 1/27, Agustus Herrera; 1/29, Richard Smith
ANNIVERSARIES: 1/16, Jose & Concepcion Jaime
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BOLETIN DE LA IGLESIA DE CRISTO DE LA FERIA
11 de enero de 2026
Saludos de tu predicador,
A medida que comenzamos a servir a Dios en este nuevo ano, me siento animado por lo que muchos de ustedes estan haciendo para ayudar a difundir el evangelio. A medida que continuamos con nuestros esfuerzos evangelisticos en 2026, les pido a cada uno de ustedes que oren fervientemente para que mas de la congregacion se involucre en este trabajo tan valioso de la iglesia. Creo que si cada uno de nosotros hara lo que pueda, Dios se encargara del resto. Asi que hagamos nuestra parte, para que podamos agradar al Senor.
La semana pasada, tuvimos una muy buena comunion y estudio biblico el martes por la noche. Espero que con nuestro nuevo horario de tener nuestro extenso estudio biblico matutino y servicio de adoracion el domingo por la manana, sin servicio nocturno, mas aprovechen la comunion y el estudio biblico del martes por la noche. Esto tambien, es solo una vez al mes. Y, que todos participen en nuestro nuevo estudio biblico bilingue de los jueves por la noche una vez al mes, que sera el tercer jueves a las 7 p.m. Este sera el jueves antes del servicio de adoracion bilingue.
La congregacion ha recibido 40 nuevas Biblias, de las cuales colocaremos algunas en los bancos, y usaremos algunas en nuestros estudios biblicos individuales. Estas nuevas Biblias son la version New King James, para acomodar a muchos que nunca han estudiado realmente la Biblia.
Este domingo, el estudio biblico de la manana es a las 10 a.m., seguido del servicio de adoracion a la nueva hora de 10:45 a.m. El sermon de esta semana se titula SALVACION ES A TRAVES DEL EVANGELIO.
Gracias. Tu predicador, Roger
NINOS DIGNOS DE ELOGIOS
El domingo pasado, en el estudio biblico matutino de los ninos, Leia, Zoe, Jillian, Max, Marcus, Gus, Jayden y Benny comenzaron a aprender la oracion del ejemplo del Senor, comenzando en Matt. 6:9. Los ninos consideraron que los discipulos le habian pedido a Jesus que les ensenara a orar, y que la oracion modelo ensena a todos los seguidores de Jesus a orar a Dios el Padre. A los ninos se les recordo que Dios es uno, pero que El tiene tres personas: Padre, Hijo y Espiritu Santo. Todos abrieron sus biblias y encontraron el libro de Mateo. Zoe leyo el verso en voz alta. Estudiaron el significado de las palabras menos familiares que se encuentran en Mateo 6:9, como - Manera y - Si. Los ninos tambien escribieron el verso en una hoja de trabajo. Por favor, continuen orando por los ninos, para que puedan crecer y convertirse en hombres y mujeres cristianos fuertes.
UN ARTICULO DE UN PREDICADOR: COMO HABLAS CON ALGUIEN SOBRE EL EVANGELIO?
A veces la evangelizacion parece que es un trabajo que es mejor dejar a los predicadores o misioneros. Eso no es cierto! En la Biblia, la evangelizacion se ordena a todos los cristianos. En 1 Pedro 3:15, Pedro habla a todos los cristianos (cf. v. 8) diciendoles: - ...Pero santifiquen al Senor Dios en sus corazones, y estwn siempre listos para dar una defensa a todos los que les pregunten una razon para la esperanza que hay en ustedes...- En Mateo 5:16, Jesus nos dice: -Que su luz brille ante los hombres, para que puedan ver sus buenas obras y glorificar a su Padre en el cielo. Y, en Juan 15:8, Jesus dice que debemos -...dar mucho fruto...- para ser Sus discipulos.
Aunque la mayoria de los cristianos reconocen que tienen este deber de hacer discipulos, muchos nunca lo hacen. Si bien hay muchas razones por las que un cristiano podria descuidar este mandato, a menudo sucede que simplemente no saben que decir. Ahora, si sabias lo suficiente como para obedecer el evangelio, ciertamente sabes lo suficiente como para hablar con alguien al respecto. Y hay muchos recursos como los folletos Let's Go Back to the Bible de David Sproule que puedes usar para guiar tu estudio. Pero, para muchos todavia, la parte mas dificil es sacar el tema con alguien para empezar. Como inicias una conversacion sobre el evangelio con alguien? Aqui hay un par de consejos.
Primero, busca personas en tu vida diaria. Jesus dijo a los apostoles: - Mientras vas, predica... - (Mat. 10:7). Asi que, cuando salgas en la tienda de comestibles o recibas un paquete, etc., haz todo lo posible por sonreir y decirles: - Me encantaria que visitaras mi iglesia este domingo. Tenemos un suministro de tarjetas que puedes guardar en tu billetera para ocasiones como esta. Quien sabe si conoceras a alguien que solo necesite una invitacion.
A continuacion, trate de interactuar con la gente en el trabajo. Haga preguntas que casualmente inviten a la discusion sobre la iglesia. Por ejemplo, -Que dijo tu predicador este domingo? O, -Donde vas a la iglesia?- Estas preguntas suelen ser un lugar comodo para que la gente las responda y abra mas oportunidades para hablar en el futuro. Ahora sabes si van a la iglesia y si lo hacen, lo que generalmente creen sobre la Biblia.
A medida que su companero de trabajo se sienta mas comodo, tal vez pueda comenzar a hacer mas preguntas que podrian conducir a un estudio biblico. Podrias preguntarles si alguna vez han estudiado lo que la Biblia dice sobre la iglesia o lo que la Biblia dice sobre la salvacion y el ir al cielo. Es posible que pueda despertar su interes ofreciendose a sentarse y estudiar solo lo que dice la Biblia sobre este tipo de temas y mas, sin agregar ninguno de sus propios pensamientos u opiniones al estudio. La evangelizacionismo es obra de todos en la iglesia. Practiquemos la busqueda de oportunidades todos los dias. - Robert Lupo
PROXIMOS EVENTOS (En orden de ocurrencia).
NUEVO! Estudio Biblico Bilingue Mensual (Cada Jueves Antes del Servicio Bilingue Mensual) - a partir del 15/1, 7 p.m. Estudio biblico para hombres en el auditorio. Estudio biblico para mujeres en la sala de comunion.
Servicio bilingue mensual (3er domingo) - 1/18, 10 a.m. Estudio Biblico; 10:45 a.m., adoracion. Beca inmediatamente después del servicio.
Asociacion mensual de los martes por la noche - 2/3/2026, 6:30 p.m., seguida de Estudio Biblico a las 7 p.m.
CELEBRACIONES DE ENERO
CUMPLEANOS: 1/2, Alejandra De Leon; 1/3, Jose Jaime; 1/3 Concepcion Jaime; 1/3, Diana Banos; 1/8, Sam Travino (Rose Perez); 1/9, Marin De Leon; 1/22 Raymundo Rivera, Sr. ; 27 de enero, Agustus Herrera; 29 de enero, Richard Smith
ANIVERSARIOS: 1/16, Jose y Concepcion Jaime
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We pray to Our Father through the name of Jesus Christ.
We open up the Bible and read it.
A gospel sermon is preached.
We sing from the heart without instruments.
We remember the Lord Jesus Christ's death every first day of the week with the Lord's supper.
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"And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen." (Matt. 28:18-20)
