The Messenger Co llege Hi l ls Baptist Church Volume 4 , Issue 31 August 19 , 2014

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From the Pastor

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Precept Class Ladies’ Bible Study Rejoice Ladies’ Ensemble Engage Conference

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Mission Ministries Opportunities 5

Pray! Conference

Grace Based Parenting Conference

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Children’s Ministry Info

Youth Ministry Info

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College Ministry Info

Contact Information Ministries Information Extended Session Schedule

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For God So Loved the World

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life."

John 3:16 Most believers know this verse by heart. Even non-believers are somewhat familiar with it. Kim and I hosted a dinner for our neigh-bors on Stanton Street here in San Angelo one night. We were laughing and visiting and just enjoying ourselves when there was that awkward moment when, as if on cue, everyone stopped talk-ing all at once and there was just silence. The awkward silence was thankfully broken by one of our neighbors: "Hey, Lakan. During football games and they are about to kick a PAT, somebody always holds up a sign that says, 'John 3:16.' What is that?" When I was a brand-new believer in 1973, I traveled by bus with a group of American Field Service exchange students from different countries on our way home. Our group presented a program at every town where we stopped and spent a few days. A friend from Japan could not read music but played the piano beautifully. A girl from Argentina performed some native dances. Several sang. Others played different musical instruments. I shared John 3:16, the only verse I knew. They started calling me preacher.

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For God So Loved (continued)

The message is to the point: God's loved expressed by the giving of

His Son, Jesus Christ, and whosoever believes in Him will not perish

but have eternal life. A lot of people get the message. Not everyone

responds. I would say most believers believe most of the message. Except for the little word "world."

We easily appropriate the verse to ourselves. We are thankful that

God sent Jesus to die for our sins. And we would admit the reason He

came is because sinful us cannot save ourselves. We certainly love

the eternal life part, although too often we view it so narrowly we

think it only means a ticket to heaven. So we wallow in our circum-

stances, surviving more than living. But what we believe about what

the verse says is tested when we begin to think of other people need-

ing salvation.

A serial killer getting saved? No way! Muslim terrorists responsible for all kinds of atrocities becoming followers of Christ? Are you kidding?

We bristle at the thought that they too can be forgiven at the cross. I

still remember my skepticism when I first heard that Manuel Noriega

got saved. "No way that dictator can get saved!" I thought. I was at-

tending a prayer conference at the Heart of Texas Baptist Camp at

Lake Brownwood when I heard Henry Blackaby tell the story of how

Noriega came to know Christ. I do not know if he really is a believer

but it made me realize how my heart reeked of pride. For pride was

what made me think I could be saved but not others. Pride made me

better suited and more deserving of the gospel than others.

"For God so loved the world..." We are all in the same boat. Sinners and rebels in need of forgiveness. No one is better. Nobody is better

deserving. The gospel condemns us all and then offers forgiveness

through Jesus' finished work at the cross to everyone. "Whoever be-

lieves..." Even serial killers and rapists and Muslim terrorists and dic-

tators. Even Lakan.

Lakan

The Fall Semester begins Tuesday, September 2nd. The study is the Book of Luke. The class is open to anyone and is taught by Candy Blackwood. Precept class is every Tuesday from 9-11AM in the Fellow-ship Hall. If you’d like more information, please contact Candy Blackwood.

Ladies’ Bible Study & Prayer Group Wednesdays at 6-7:30PM

in the “Bride’s Room” (off the church foyer)

Summer Study: A Precept, 40 Minute, No Homework Study by Kay Arthur: “The Power of Knowing God”

All Ladies are welcome! Nursery is available

September 20, 2014 First Baptist Church

37 E. Harris, San Angelo

Sponsored by the Churches of the Concho Valley Baptist Association, Baptist General Convention of Texas, North American Mission Board, Tim Knopps Institute

The ENGAGE Conference provides an opportunity for everyone to receive inspiration and training in a wide variety of strategic evangelism models. Large group sessions are coupled with small group experiences to energize and inform in effective intentional and rela-tional evangelism. Four Spanish language workshops will be among the small group sessions offered.

Ladies ’

Ensemble Summer break is over and it’s time for “Rejoice” to begin again. “Rejoice” is a singing ensemble open to ladies of all ages! We practice on Tuesdays 5-6PM at 2003 Douglas Dr. (Home of Marion Bledsoe). Even if you are unable to make every prac-tice, please consider joining us! If

“Rejoice” is to continue, we need your help! For more information, please call Ms. Marion at 325-944-1987. Join us in singing praises to our wonderful God!

Our First Practice is Tuesday, August 19th!

September 20, 2014 First Baptist Church

37 E. Harris, San Angelo

Sponsored by the Churches of the Concho Valley Baptist Association, Baptist General Convention of Texas, North American Mission Board, Tim Knopps Institute

The ENGAGE Conference provides an opportunity for everyone to receive inspiration and training in a wide variety of strategic evangelism models. Large group sessions are coupled with small group experiences to energize and inform in effective intentional and rela-tional evangelism. Four Spanish language workshops will be among the small group sessions offered.

Saturday, September 20, 2014 First Baptist Church

37 E. Harris, San Angelo

The ENGAGE Conference provides an opportunity for everyone to receive inspiration and training in a wide variety of strategic evangelism models. Large group sessions are coupled with small group experiences to energize and inform in effective intentional and relational evangelism. Four Spanish language workshops will be among the small group sessions offered.

Regular Registration (by September 10)—$8 Late Registration (after September 10)—$12 LUNCH IS INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION!

Registration forms are available in your church office or online at www.cvba.org Regular Registration will be sent in by Sept. 10th, so please get your registration & fees turned

in to the church office as soon as possible. Sponsored by: The Churches of the Concho Valley Baptist Association, Baptist General Convention of Texas

North American Mission Board, Tim Knopps Institute

Mission Ministries Opportunities:

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the Concho Valley through the website and Amazon will send them the proceeds. They appreciate you picking them!

LUNCH

Join us in the Fellowship Hall right after Morning Worship as we hear

what God is doing around the world and also about opportunities for

future mission trips!

We’ll hear from:

Mark & Travis reporting on their Philippines trip May 2014

Kelso & Pam reporting on their Japan trip July 2014

We’ll also hear information about:

Kenya mission trip in January 2015

Philippines mission trip in April 2015

A Filipino lunch will be served!

If your last names begins with:

A-L: Please bring a salad to share M-Z: Please bring a dessert to share

Be sure to bring enough for your family plus one more so we’ll have

plenty of food for all our guests.

Conference September 6-7, 2014

Speaker: Gary Miller

College Hills Baptist Church 2102 Johnson/ 325-949-5788

I t ’s n e v e r t o o e a r l y t o s t a r t r a i s i n g t r u l y g r e a t k i d s . . . a n d i t ’s n e v e r t o o l a t e .

Every Parent wants to raise great kids, yet often we fall short of our dreams. Sometimes we’re just too busy and distracted. Some of us had less than ideal role models. Some of us are working at it, but we just don’t have a good game plan. Are you willing to invest one day in order to empower your kids... forever? With God’s help and a plan, you can raise truly great kids. This conference is a grace-based, character-driven model to nurture con-fident and cooperative kids-and have a great time in the process.

Parenting is the biggest job you will ever do. Give it your best.

This fun, fast-paced conference delves into:

What it takes to raise kids in the midst of busy lives.

Practical ways to take the fear out and put the fun back into parenting

Preparing your child’s heart to re-ceive God’s plan

Turning heartache to hope with your rebellious child

How to bring out the best in your strong-willed child

Creating an environment of love and respect

Giving your child tools to practically deal with their culture

How to lead your child to be a great adult

When it comes to parenting, the days are long... but the years are short.

WEEKLY MEETINGS: Sunday School: AWANA Clubs: Sundays at 9:30AM Wednesdays at 6:00PM Classes for all ages Preschool—5th Grade Preschool—5th Grade FMI: Contact Philip Cross at 277-7980 or the Church office 949-5788

Summer Wednesday Kids’ Club at 6PM. Be sure to be here! (for K-5th Grade)

Children’s Choir: Wednesdays 5-6PM (meal included). For Grades K-5th *Choir resumes in the Fall!

AWANA CLUBS MEET WEDNESDAYS 6-7:30PM ALL STUDENTS K-5TH GRADE ARE WELCOME

CLUBS RESUME WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH! AWANA stands for "approved workmen are not ashamed" . This wonderful, international children's program provides a clear, consistent presentation of the gospel through-- Bible memory – our cornerstone • Circle games exclusive to Awana • A fun approach to learning God’s Word • Leadership training that is second to none • The church leaders of tomorrow trained to serve today • Evangelistic focus designed to reach unchurched youth and their families

ATTENTION ADULTS! If YOU are already involved in our AWANA Program, or if you’d like to become involved

(as a listener, leader, director, helper, etc.), it is vital that you attend these upcoming events: AWANA Leader Training—Saturday, Aug. 23rd in the AWANA Assembly Room 9AM—3PM (Lunch Included) AWANA Planning Meeting—Wednesday, Aug. 27th in the AWANA Assembly 6PM—7:15PM AWANA Planning Meeting—Wednesday, Sept. 3rd in the AWANA Assembly 6PM—7:15PM

YOUTH MINISTRIES

Sunday School: Sundays at 9:30AM CHBC Upstairs Home Groups: Sundays at 6:00PM Various Homes Outbreak: Wednesdays at 6:00PM CHBC Upstairs

FMI: Contact Ryan Connel 325-277-1778 or 325-949-5788 ryan@collegehillsbc.org

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COLLEGE MINISTRIES WEEKLY MEETINGS:

Sunday School: Sundays at 9:30AM (in the College Room)

Home Groups: Sundays at 6:00PM (Various Homes)

Pause: Wednesdays at 8:00PM (Siefker’s House—1734 Weston) FMI: Contact Ryan Connel at 227-1778 or church office at 949-5788

Resumes in the Fall

Sundays at 9:30am

A study on full commitment to Christ

Move-In Day is Aug. 22nd! Contact Ryan to volunteer

to help!

HOW TO CONTACT US:

By Mail: College Hills Baptist Church 2102 Johnson Ave San Angelo TX 76904

By Phone: 325.949.5788

By Fax: 325.949.6877

By Email: info@collegehillsbc.org

Online: www.collegehillsbc.org

Look us up on: YOUR CHURCH STAFF:

Lakan Mariano: Senior Pastor

Philip Cross: Family & Education Pastor

Ryan Connel: Pastor to Students

Micah Mariano: Worship Pastor

Cynthia Hickey: Ministry Assistant

CHURCH OFFICE

HOURS: Monday—Thursday:

8:30AM—4:00PM Friday:

9:00AM—4:00PM Lunch Break:

Noon— 1:00PM

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ELDERS AND DEACONS:

These men are responsible for hospital visitation and are available to anyone who has needs. Elder Fred Rike…….….....227-4208 Deacon John Bilberry……....942-1012 Elder Andrew Siefker…...212-4410 Deacon Charles Harrison....653-4386 Elder Rex Stephenson….942-9537 Deacon Jerry Walls………..…944-1876

BodyLife Summer Family Home Groups meet Sunday evenings at 6PM. All groups are open to anyone, so choose one and join us! Summer Host Homes: 284 Amistad (Rex & Stacy Stephenson) Led by: Rex Stephenson & Jimmy Allen 2102 Johnson (Church) Led by: Amalia Guevara 2639 Parkview (J.T. & Michelle Smith) Led by: Andrew Siefker 4410 Wellington #407 (John & Paige Southwell) Led by: Ryan Connel 3934 High Meadow (Philip & Karen Cross) Led by: Philip Cross *the group that usually meets @ the Rikes’ home will join the group at the Cross home during the summer

Extended Session Workers:

We appreciate all our extended session workers. Please be in your place by 10:20AM so you can be there before the children arrive. Please call Philip Cross @ 325-277-7980 if you are unable to work your extended session or if you have any questions.

1’s and 2’s: 3’s & 4’s:

08-03 Kaylee Rutherford Mishon Grissom 08-10 Kira Connel Taylor Stephenson 08-17 Jessie Rike Gina Puckett 08-24 Zach Speciale Rhiannon Kelso 08-31 Cameron Cross Shannon Lacy