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The Messenger FINDING REST By Lakan Mariano We are all prone to busy-ness. Life and ministry can take their toll on everyone. After Jesus' disciples came back from an exhilarating mission trip where “they went out and preached that people should repent and they drove out many demons and anointed many sick people with oil and healed them” (Mark 6:12), they came back tired. So Jesus told them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest” (Mark 6:31). We need physical rest. My doctor once told me that adults should pay attention to our bodies like children do. When a child gets sleepy, he just goes to sleep wherever. A lot of adults will try to squeeze two or three or four more things to finish even they are dead tired. When you have little children or caring for aging parents, this is understandable. But we still need physical rest. But Jesus was not only talking about physical rest. He said, “Come with me.” Believers need rest for their bodies, but just as important, we need spiritual, mental, and emotional rest. And there is no getting this rest apart from being with Jesus—in his Word, in prayer, which is more than being on our knees reciting a litany of prayer requests. Spending time in the Bible and in prayer is talking to Jesus, listening to him, thinking about what he is saying to us. Over the years I keep going back to a post-resurrection of Jesus on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. I am amazed that the invitation that Jesus gave his disciples then, and I take to be an invitation he gives disciples today, is, “Come have breakfast with me” (John 21:12). I can see many believers ticking off the numerous items they have on their to-do list and saying to Jesus, “I've got too much to do. I just grabbed a poptart.” In This Issue From the Pastor AWANA Clubs Events & Upcoming Dates Ministry Opportunity Youth Ministries College Ministries
But, oh, how we need to just spend time with Jesus. Just to be in his presence. To rest in his grace. To be renewed by his beauty. To feel settled in his peace. To be embraced by his love. And for his love to rekindle the fire of love in our hearts for him. It is interesting that before Jesus told Peter what to do at the end of the gospel of John, three times he asked him, “Simon son of Jonah, do you love me?” Only when believers are rested in Christ can we be about his work.
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~ Lakan
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The Messenger 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 helped 7 in February. We helped 20 in March.
Weekly Meetings:
If you are interested in helping out with the Foster Closet contact Rhiannon Kelso (325234-0452) or Michelle Smith (325-656-0208) Current Need: Gift cards to Ross, Burkes, Marshall’s, & Mastercard/Visa cards area always welcome. Thank you for giving so we can give!
Sunday School: Sunday - 9:30am Preschool-5th Grade Extended Session: Sunday - 10:45am Birth-Preschool 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
Monthly Mission Prayer Time & Fellowship Tuesday April 16 at 6pm 3229 Canyon Creek Drive Please bring a finger food to share. FMI Chel, Connie or Stacy
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: 04/07
Nathan Stephenson
Jessalyn Cherry
04/14
Emma Henderson
Lindsay Mariano
04/21
Rachel Calloway
Victoria Elder
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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
23
Ladies Dinner Out, La Chilanga 6:00 p.m.
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 on April 14 Fort Concho Stables 6:00 p.m. Pre-purchased tickets are required.
Resurrection Sunday April 21
CHBC Women’s Ministry
“It’s Him, Not Me!” Ladies' Conference College Hills Baptist Church Saturday May 18th 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Speakers: Candy Blackwood and Patsy Steele Cost is $15.00 includes a box lunch from Chick-Fil-A Deadline to sign up is Sunday, April 7th. Sign up in the Foyer on Sunday after church or come by the church office
FMI: Patsy Steele, Laura Jackson, Pam Luce
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The Messenger Saturday 4/20 7:00 a.m.
Ladies Dinner Out La Chilanga 2424 Vanderventer
April 23 at 6:00 p.m. CHBC Fellowship Hall
Please RSVP to Debra Miller 325-656-4697
Wednesday Prayer Meeting 12:00 – 12:55 PM
Invite a friend & join us!
Room Behind the Church Office
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