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The Messenger A SIMPLE HELP FOR SPENDING TIME IN YOUR BIBLE By Lakan Mariano A lot of people have told me over the years that they would love to spend more time in the Bible but they easily get distracted. Chores, the news, tight schedules, social media, sports—these all steal the time they normally set aside for time in God's Word. When I talk to people I get the impression that they view time in their Bible as a “to do” item on their check list of Christian responsibilities. Feeling this way about your time in God's Word is a sure way to kill your motivation. Even if you spend time in the Bible, when you see time in God's Word this way, you are more glad to be done with it than excited about what the Lord is telling you. JOIN A SMALL GROUP Instead of struggling alone, find a small group of three to six people with whom you can read and study the Bible on a regular basis, at least once a week. I used to think that the pattern of the Christian walk was like this: my personal walk with Christ will lead me to participate more regularly in church activities. The biblical pattern is actually the reverse of this.
“So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ” (Ephesians 4:11-13). The body of Christ—that is us, believers in the local church! And we are being built up together. Becoming mature in the unity of the faith in the knowledge of Jesus Christ is a group effort. So is attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. When you keep reading, you will notice all the plural pronouns: “Then WE will no longer be infants” “... speaking the truth in love, WE will grow”
In This Issue
From the Pastor AWANA Clubs Events & Upcoming Dates Ministry Opportunity Youth Ministries College Ministries Contact Information
“From him the WHOLE BODY, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work...” What you are learning in a small group will motivate you to dive into your Bible on your own. So find a small group and join it. Many of us who grew up in church love the hymn, “I Come to the Garden Alone.” It is a sweet song, but you cannot grow in your walk with Christ alone. ~ Lakan
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The Messenger Foster Care Closet Word of our Foster Closet is getting out and it is being used more frequently! It is so exciting to see God work through our Closet to touch the lives of children and adults alike. We helped 41 kiddos in 2018!
Sunday School: Sunday - 9:30am Preschool-5th Grade
If you are interested in helping out with the Foster Closet contact Rhiannon Kelso (325-234-0452) or Michelle Smith (325-656-0208) Ways to help: labeling shelves, sorting clothes, folding/tagging clothes, tagging items, meeting families for pick up/delivery of items.
Extended Session: Sunday - 10:45am Birth-Preschool
Current need: strollers and gift cards to Walmart, Marshall’s, Burke’s, and Ross.
Weekly Meetings:
Summer Activities for Kids Wednesdays - 6:00pm
*************** “We care for the orphaned and vulnerable because we have been greatly cared for by Jesus: The gospel is our why. ~Jason Johnson Blog
FMI: Contact Philip Cross 277-7980 or @ the Church .
Co-Ed Bible Study class taught by Candy Blackwood. Open to anyone in our community. Tuesdays from 9-11AM Fellowship Hall. Begins January 8,2019
Men’s Breakfast Saturday January 19 7:00 a.m. Fellowship Hall
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 @ 277-7980 if you are unable to work your extended session or if you have any questions.
Extended Session Schedule: 01/06
Rachel Calloway
Victoria Elder
01/13
Misty Fine
Cami Mariano
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Happy New Year (Office Closed)
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Biblical Training Centre for Pastors (BTCP) begins, Fellowship Hall
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Precept Upon Precept 2019 begins, Fellowship Hall
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Stacey Stephenson Parents 50th Wedding Anniversary Party, Fellowship Hall
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Elder Meeting
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Mission Prayer Night, Stephenson's 6pm Ladies Dinner Out, Location to be Announced
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Men’s Breakfast, 7 a.m.
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Sunday School Leaders & workers Meeting
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Baptist Student Ministry Free Lunch (See Trevor to sign up to help)
25-26 Impact Weekend, Disciple NOW (See Trevor)
Ladies Retreat
“It’s Him, Not Me!”
March 1 to 3 2019 Tech Retreat Center * Junction, Texas Cost is $150.00 for 2 nights $50.00 deposit can be given at any time. Please save the date & put down your deposit! Further details will follow. For More Information: Patsy Steele
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Monthly Mission Prayer Time & Fellowship Tuesday Jan 15 at 6pm The Stephenson Home 3229 Canyon Creek Dr Please bring a finger food to share. FMI Chel, Connie or Stacy
In an effort to conserve paper, supplies, and be good stewards of our resources we will not be printing all of the contribution records.
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for Foreign Missions College Hills Baptist Church Goal $10,000 Received to Date: $11,863.61
If you would like a printed copy of your contribution statement, please contact the church office. Contribution statements are also available by email or if you are on the realm, downloadable. Church office 325-949 -5788 or email: info@collegehillsbc.org Thank you for your generous giving this year! It is our pleasure to serve you!
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Get Involved:
Youth Ministry
Wednesdays: "Release" Bible Study & Fellowship ........................6:30pm (at the Hub)
Fridays: English International Bible Study 6:00-8:00pm (College Hills Fellowship Hall)
Sundays:
Sundays: Bible Study - 9:30am Upstairs Youth Room Wednesdays: Outbreak - 6:00pm
Impact Weekend Disciple Now January 25 & 26
Bible Study …………....... 9:30am Worship…………...….......10:45am BodyLife College Home Group…6:00pm (Calloway’s)
See Trevor for details! Sign up to help! Ladies Dinner Out January 15 Location to be announced!
January 23 is our day to provide the meal! Would you like to help feed the ASU students at the BSM. See Trevor to sign up!
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The Messenger HOW TO CONTACT US: By Mail: College Hills Baptist Church 2102 Johnson Avenue San Angelo TX 76904
By Phone: 325.949.5788
By Fax: 325.949.6877 By Email: info@collegehillsbc.org
Online: www.collegehillsbc.org
BodyLife
Home Groups
BodyLife Home Groups meet each Sunday evening at 6pm in host homes throughout the city to share a meal, join in fellowship, study the Word of God and pray for one another. All groups are open to anyone, so choose one and join us! Host Homes: 1223 JUNE LANE (TOM & ESTHER BREAM) AT 5PM LED BY TOM BREAM 2201 LIVE OAK (Scott & Patsy Steele) at 6 pm Led by Scott Steele & Greg Jackson 3229 CANYON CREEK DR (Rex A& Stacy Stephenson) at 6pm Led by: Jimmy Allen & Rex Stephenson
YOUR CHURCH STAFF: Lakan Mariano: Senior Pastor Philip Cross: Family & Education Pastor
201 CHURCHILL BLVD (Sam Tracy Torbett) at 6pm Led by: Philip Cross & James Reid 305 S. GARRETT ST (College) at 6pm Led by: Cole Calloway Childcare for Birth-PreK available at church nursery
Trevor Hanson: Student Pastor Micah Mariano: Worship Pastor
Maggie Gonzales: Ministry Assistant
ELDERS AND DEACONS: These men are responsible for hospital visitation and are available to anyone who has needs. Elder Fred Rike…….….. 227-4208
Deacon Charles Harrison. 653-4386
Monday—Friday:
Elder Andrew Siefker…...212-4410
Deacon Jerry Walls……...944-1876
9:00AM—4:00PM
Elder Rex Stephenson…..942-9537
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS:
Lunch Break: Noon—1:00PM
Elder Scott Steele (562) 665-1349 Elder JT Smith……….... 656-6205