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The Messenger HOW EASILY CAN WE MISS CHRIST By Lakan Mariano Oh, how easy it is, to miss Christ and worship idols of our own creation. The Israelites had seen the power of God in delivering them from bondage in Egypt. Just as quickly, they said, “Come on,” they said, “make us some gods who can lead us” (Exodus 32:1). John Calvin is quoted as saying, “the human mind, so to speak, a perpetual factory of idols.” Today, even believers in Jesus Christ are prone to this. When Joshua was trying to figure out how lead a band of shepherds and farmers against the fortified city of Jericho, the preincarnate Christ appeared to him with a drawn sword in his hand and told Joshua, “as commander of the army of the LORD I have now come” (Joshua 5:14). Then the Lord told Joshua, “See, I have delivered Jericho into your hands, along with its king and its fighting men” (Joshua 6:2). And just so they do not mistake the victory except coming from the Lord God told them how he was going to deliver the city to them. No general would have instructed his troops to do what God told the Israelites to do: marching around the city led by the priests and the ark for six days and on the seventh day marching around the city seven times with the priests blowing on the ram's horns. In This Issue From the Pastor AWANA Clubs Events & Upcoming Dates Ministry Opportunity Youth Ministries
Today, some people think that the ram's horns is where the power lies. That blowing it gives you victory. That blowing it is what summons the Holy Spirit and disperses demons on your path. How can we so easily miss Christ? How could they miss the God who gave them victory over Jericho? How can we miss the God who has purchased victory for us through his blood?
College Ministries Contact Information
~Lakan
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Weekly Meetings:
Vacation Bible School Meeting May 5 after church, Fellowship Hall
Sunday School: Sunday - 9:30am Preschool-5th Grade Extended Session: Sunday - 10:45am Birth-Preschool
Lunch provided This meeting is for anyone interested in helping with Vacation Bible School this year.
Summer Activities for Kids Wednesdays - 6:00pm
FMI: Contact Philip Cross 277-7980 or @ the Church
PLEASE NOTE: Wednesday Prayer Meeting Cancelled for this week
April 24
Vacation Bible School will be held at the Boys & Girls Club Every Tuesday in June & July (except July 4th week) Come join us at the meeting to get all the details!
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: 04/28
Misty Fine
Cami Mariano
05/05
Esther Bream
Nathan Stephenson
05/12
Debbie House
Liz Torbett
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Ladies Dinner Out, La Chilanga 6:00 p.m.
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Sunday Funday for Youth 2 to 4 p.m.
Youth Fundraiser, Dessert Auction, (before & after church) 28
CLT Meeting
4
Widow’s Plus Banquet, Fellowship Hall, Please RSVP 325-949-5788
5
Lord’s Supper VBS Workers & Volunteers Meeting, Fellowship Hall after church
9
Crockett Elementary Teacher & Staff Appreciation
11
ASU Graduation
12
Mother’s Day, Family Breakfast at 9:00 a.m.
14
Mission Prayer Night, 6:00 p.m., The Smith Home
18
Women’s Ministry Conference, 8:30 am to 3 pm Men’s Breakfast, 7:00 a.m., Location TBA
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Sunday School Meeting
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Youth Sunday Fun Day, 2 to 4 p.m.
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Ladies Dinner Out, 6 p.m., Location TBA
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Memorial Day (Church Office Closed)
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Last Day of School
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“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 The Deadline to sign up is extended until Sunday May 12th. Sign up in the Foyer on Sundays after church or come by the church office. Payment is due at registration. FMI: Patsy Steele, Laura Jackson, Pam Luce
Ladies Dinner Out La Chilanga 2424 Vanderventer
Tonight, April 23 at 6:00 p.m. Please RSVP to Debra Miller 325-656-4697
Invite a friend & join us!
Foster Care Closet
It is so exciting to see God work through our Closet to touch the lives of children and adults alike. 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!
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Youth Events On 4/28 Dessert Auction Youth Fundraiser
Come prepared to bid on some great desserts before & after church! Help out our youth! See Trevor for details
Also, Sunday Funday 2 to 4 p.m.
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