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The Messenger NO PUPPY LOVE By Lakan Mariano The love of God is not a fly-by-night, casual thing… It is not a happenstance, not a fleeting emotional moment. The love of God… … is from everlasting. “I have loved you with an EVERLASTING LOVE” (Jeremiah 31:3). … is unfailing. “But you, O LORD, are a God of compassion and mercy, slow to get angry and filled with UNFAILING LOVE and faithfulness” (Psalmm86:15). … is rest and security. “For the LORD your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. WITH HIS LOVE, HE WILL CALM ALL YOUR FEARS. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs” (Zephaniah 3:17). … is expressed in Jesus Christ dying on the cross for your sins. “For God so loved the world that HE GAVE HIS ONE AND ONLY SON, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16).
In This Issue From the Pastor AWANA Clubs Events & Upcoming Dates Ministry Opportunity Youth Ministries College Ministries Contact Information
“Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the FULLEST EXTENT OF HIS ABILITY TO LOVE THEM” (John 13:1, my paraphrase). No, God’s love for you is no puppy love. ~~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: 2/11 Elizabeth Torbett Nathan Stephenson 2/18 Cody Enck Marie Thorn 2/25 Rhiannon Kelso Jessalyn Cherry 3/04 Gina Puckett Kaylee Rutherford
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The Messenger Foster Care Closet CURRENT NEEDS: Boys shoes size 9 to 11, pajamas for babies, toddlers and kids, plain white socks for newborn to age 2, newborn onesies, sleepers, Newborn diapers, baby wipes
Baby Shower for Kayla Parsons Saturday February 17 3:00 p.m. 3229 Canyon Creek Drive Registered at Target & Babies-R-Us
Visa/Mastercard & Walmart gift cards are always welcome and helpful. Thank you!
Contribution Statements for 2017 are now available. They are in the church foyer. If you would to request your statement to be mailed or emailed to you, please call the church office 325-949-5788. Thank you for your support of College Hills Baptist Church. We appreciate you!
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February 7
Awana Rodeo Night Kids dress in your best western wear for extra shares
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Church Leadership Meeting, 4:00 p.m. Work in Progress Room
March 2, 3, 4 Ladies Replenish Retreat Spring Break Week March 11 through March 18
“Live As Children of Light” Ephesians 5:8 b
March 2, 3, & 4th 2018
18
Focus on the Cross Sunday, combined Sunday School (youth & up)
25
Taking the Cross to the World Sunday
Texas Tech Retreat Center Junction Texas
Combined Sunday School (youth & up) 30
Good Friday, Church office closed
April 1 Cost: $125.00 ($50 Deposit due by 2/4/18 Stacy Stephenson 325-212-3932
Easter Sunday
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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 6:00-8:00pm (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) 2201 LIVE OAK
Led by: Jimmy Allen & Rex Stephenson
(Scott & Patsy Steele) Led by: Scott Steele & Greg Jackson
201 CHURCHILL BLVD (Sam Tracy Torbett)
Look us up on:
Led by: Philip Cross & James Reid
305 S. GARRETT ST (College) YOUR CHURCH STAFF: Lakan Mariano: Senior Pastor Philip Cross: Family & Education Pastor
Led by: Cole Calloway
1516 North St ( Youth-The Kelso’s) Childcare for Birth-PreK available at church nursery
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: 9:00AM—4:00PM
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
Elder Andrew Siefker…...212-4410
Deacon Jerry Walls……...944-1876
Tuesday:
Elder Rex Stephenson…..942-9537
8:30AM—4:00PM
Elder Scott Steele. (562) 665-1349
Lunch Break: Noon—1:00PM
Elder JT Smith……….... 656-6205