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The Messenger LOOK FOR THE REAL REWARD By Lakan Mariano
Several years ago, our senior adults and I were attending a day conference at a retreat and conference center. The director of the camp gave an update of how much they have raised so far for a building project. Then she announced, “And today, we have with us a couple who gave $10,000 for this project!” The attendees gave a sustained and thunderous applause as the director called to the stage the couple who donated the large amount. Jesus tells us, “When you do something for someone else, don’t call attention to yourself” (Matthew 6:2, MSG). Pride is so sinister. A little bit of it goes a long way and will ruin all your good intentions. “It only takes a minute amount of yeast, you know, to permeate an entire loaf of bread” (Galatians 5:9, MSG). Jesus said, “Be especially careful when you are trying to be good so that you don’t make a performance out of it. It might be good theater, but the God who made you won’t be applauding” (Matthew 6:1, MSG). When the Holy Spirit leads you to do something good for someone else, avoid nullifying your gift to God by posing for pictures or by announcing it on social media. In This Issue From the Pastor AWANA Clubs Events & Upcoming Dates Ministry Opportunity Youth Ministries College Ministries Contact Information
“The God who gifted you with the desire to gift someone else with what you have is the One and only audience that matters. But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you” (Matthew 6:3-4). ~ Lakan
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The Messenger We need your help. Please consider giving your time to help our AWANA Clubs on Wednesday nights this fall. These are the positions that we need to fill for the 2017-2018 year: •
Commander
Weekly Meetings:
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T & T Director
Sunday School: Sunday - 9:30am Preschool-5th Grade
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Spark’s Listeners
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T & T Listeners
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Special Nights Coordinator
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Spark’s Helpers
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T & T Helpers
Extended Session: Sunday - 10:45am Birth-Preschool Awana Clubs for Kids Wednesdays - 6:00pm FMI: Contact Philip Cross 277-7980 or @ the Church
We have a wonderful group of kids that have the desire to know more about the Lord. Please be in prayer of how God can use you in this ministry. FMI contact Philip Cross at (325) 277-7980.
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: 1/14 Rachel Calloway 1/21 Emma Henderson 1/28 Misty Fine
Victoria Elder Eunhye Allen Cami Mariano
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Wed 1/10 Awana Family Night Parents join your kid in Awana for a meal in the Fellowship Hall at 6
1/19-20 Disciple Now Weekend
Host homes needed. See Justin Kelso for more info
1/16 Precept Upon Precept Bible Study Begins for the Winter Session 9 to 11, Fellowship Hall
1/16 ASU Classes Begin
1/18 Noon Free Lunch for College Students Resumes, Fellowship Hall
1/24 Baptist Student Ministry Lunch
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The Messenger Our Sympathy to…..
Foster Care Closet
Ben Maness, in the death of his grandfather.
Current need:
Bedding…sheets, pillowcases, blankets, pillows for all ages. Visa/Mastercard, Walmart, Target gift cards Are always welcome and useful
College Hills Baptist Church Goal $10,000 Received to Date: $13,500.92
“We care for the orphaned and vulnerable because we have been greatly cared for by Jesus: The gospel is our why.
~Jason Johnson Blog
Replenish Ladies Retreat
“Live As Children of Light” Ephesians 5:8b
March 2, 3, & 4th 2018 Texas Tech Retreat Center Junction, Texas Speaker: Patsy Steele Cost: $125.00 ($50 Deposit due by 1/28/18) See Stacey Stephenson for more information.
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Get Involved: Wednesdays: "Release" Bible Study & Fellowship .........6:30pm (The HUB)
Thursdays: College Free Lunch Noon to 1 Fellowship Hall during Spring & Fall Semester
Fridays: International Students Bible Study 6:00-8:0pm (College Hills Fellowship Hall)
Sundays: Bible Study [Hebrews]..................9:30am BodyLife Small Group………..…..5:00pm Worship…………………………....10:45am
Youth Ministry Sundays: Bible Study - 9:30am Upstairs Youth Room Wednesdays: Outbreak - 6:00pm Upstairs Youth Room
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The Messenger 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
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: 208 EDINBURGH (Lakan Mariano)
Look us up on:
2201 LIVE OAK
Led by: Jimmy Allen & Rex Stephenson
(Scott & Patsy Steele) Led by: Scott Steele & Greg Jackson
201 CHURCHILL BLVD (Sam Tracy Torbett) Led by: Philip Cross & James Reid
2102 JOHNSON @ 5 (College Room) YOUR CHURCH STAFF: Lakan Mariano: Senior Pastor Philip Cross: Family & Education Pastor
Led by: Cole Calloway & Brad Grissom
1516 North St ( Youth-The Kelso’s) Childcare for Birth-PreK available at church
Calendars are available on our website!
Justin Kelso: Interim Pastor to Students Micah Mariano: Worship Pastor Maggie Gonzales: Ministry Assistant CHURCH OFFICE HOURS: Monday—Thursday: 8:30AM—4:00PM Friday: 9:00AM—4:00PM Lunch Break: Noon—1:00PM
ELDERS AND DEACONS: These men are responsible for hospital visitation and are available to anyone who has needs. Elder Fred Rike…….…227-4208 Elder Andrew Siefker…212-4410 Elder Rex Stephenson....942-9537
Deacon Charles Harrison. 653-4386 Deacon Jerry Walls……...944-1876