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The Messenger THE POINT By Lakan Mariano Several texts for prayer were coming in one on top of the other. I gathered the staff at the church office and we prayed for those needs, one of which was immediate. About thirty minutes later I received a text that the Lord answered our prayer for that immediate need. There is a thick stack of 3X5 cards of answered prayers in my office, people we have prayed for during our Wednesday prayer meeting. It is easy to focus on the fact that we prayed when prayers are answered. But the focus should be that God hears and cares about his children and he answered our prayers. The point is that God hears. The point is God. “You parents—if your children ask for a loaf of bread, do you give them a stone instead? Or if they ask for a fish, do you give them a snake? Of course not! So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give good gifts to those who ask him” (Matthew 7:9-11, NLT). Prayer is not about how great prayers warriors we are. Prayer is about believers in the Lord Jesus Christ submitting to the sovereign care of our great God. I have another stack of 3X5 cards of prayers requests. Many of those we have been praying for a long time. They are a good reminder that prayer is not some formulaic magic that we do to get the desired response. The point of prayer is God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. ~Lakan
In This Issue From the Pastor AWANA Clubs Events & Upcoming Dates Ministry Opportunity Youth Ministries College Ministries Contact Information
Christ in the Passover on April 14 Fort Concho Stables 6:00 p.m. Tickets on sale until 3/31
Resurrection Sunday April 21
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Cowgirls By Mary Murfitt Jo is in a pickle. She has 24 hours to save Hiram Hall from foreclosure. But what will pack in the crowds to make the money she needs?
Weekly Meetings: Sunday School: Sunday - 9:30am Preschool-5th Grade
Book a Cowgirl Trio!
Summer Activities for Kids Wednesdays - 6:00pm
One, problem, she booked the Coghill Trio, classical musicians, by mistake! ______________________ If you would to join us on this outing on March 30 to Eldorado From 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Meet at the church parking lot at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $15.00 each. Deadline for tickets is March 27, 2019
FMI: Contact Philip Cross 277-7980 or @ the Church
Contact: Karen Cross to order your ticket, with any questions or for more information.
Extended Session: Sunday - 10:45am Birth-Preschool
Foster Care Closet It is so exciting to see God work through our Closet to touch the lives of children and adults alike. We helped 10 kids in January! We have helped 7 in February. We have already helped 20 in March. If you are interested in helping out with the Foster Closet contact Rhiannon Kelso (325-234-0452) or Michelle Smith (325-656-0208)
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: 03/31 04/07
Nathan Stephenson
Jessalyn Cherry
04/14
Emma Henderson
Lindsay Mariano
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Lord’s Supper
9
Final Precept Upon Precept for this season
14
Christ in the Passover, Fort Concho stables. Tickets Required
16
Mission Prayer Night, 6:00 p.m. Stephenson’s
19
Good Friday, School Holiday
20
Men’s Breakfast, 7:00 a.m. Fellowship Hall
21
Resurrection Sunday
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Ladies Dinner Out, Location To Be Announced
28
Sunday Funday for Youth 2 to 4 p.m.
28
CLT Meeting
4
Widow’s Plus Banquet
5
Lord’s Supper
11
ASU Graduation
12
Mother’s Day, Family Breakfast at 9:00 a.m.
18
Women’s Ministry Conference, 8:30 am to 3 pm
19
Sunday School Meeting
19
Youth Sunday Fun Day, 2 to 4 p.m.
27
Memorial Day (Church Office Closed)
31
Last Day of School
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Christ in the Passover FORT CONCHO STABLES 630 south Oakes SUNDAY APRIL 14TH 6:00 P.M. TICKETS $5.00 for Adults, $2.00 for Students TICKETS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT Available through March 31 Nursery will be provided up to preschool. Sign up at ticket purchase. FMI: College Hills Baptist Church 325-949-5788
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“It’s Him, Not Me!” John 3:30
Monthly Mission Prayer Time & Fellowship Tuesday April 19 at 6pm 3229 Canyon Creek Drive
Ladies' Conference College Hills Baptist Church Saturday May 18th 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Speakers: Candy Blackwood and Patsy Steele
Please bring a finger food to share.
Cost is $15.00
FMI Chel, Connie or Stacy
(includes a box lunch from Chick-Fil-A.)
Sign up in the Foyer on Sundays after church or come by the church office
Wednesday Prayer Meeting 12:00 – 12:55 PM Room Behind the Church Office
Deadline to sign up is Sunday, April 7th. FMI: Patsy Steele, Laura Jackson, Pam Luce
Get Involved: Youth Ministry Sundays: Bible Study - 9:30am Upstairs Youth Room Wednesdays: Outbreak - 6:00pm
Wednesdays: "Release" Bible Study & Fellowship (at the Hub) ……………......................6:30pm Fridays: English International Bible Study 6:00-8:00pm (College Hills Fellowship Hall) Sundays: Bible Study ………………… ……...... 9:30am Worship……………………......….......10:45am BodyLife College Home Group…6:00pm (Calloway’s)
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By Phone: 325.949.5788
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.
By Fax: 325.949.6877
All groups are open to anyone, so choose one and join us!
By Email:
Host Homes:
info@collegehillsbc.org
Online: www.collegehillsbc.org
1223 JUNE LANE (TOM & ESTHER BREAM) at 5PM LED BY TOM BREAM 3229 CANYON CREEK DR (Rex A& Stacy Stephenson) at 6pm Led by: Jimmy Allen & Rex Stephenson 201 CHURCHILL BLVD (Sam Tracy Torbett) at 6pm Led by: Philip Cross & James Reid
YOUR CHURCH STAFF: Lakan Mariano: Senior Pastor Philip Cross: Family & Education Pastor Trevor Hanson: Student Pastor Cole Calloway: Worship Pastor
Maggie Gonzales: Ministry Assistant
2639 PARKVIEW (JT & Chel Smith) at 6PM LED BY: JT SMITH 305 S. GARRETT ST (College) at 6pm Led by: Cole Calloway Childcare for Birth-PreK available at church nursery
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