Volume 9 Issue 14 06/11/19
The Messenger THE PLUMBLINE OF TRUTH By Lakan Mariano Subjective impressions do not determine truth. He looked relaxed. There was a sweet smile on his face. He was very courteous to me even though he knew what I was there for. “I have been praying about this and the spirit has given me peace about it,” he said in a calm voice. “My wife and I made a mistake when we married and God has given me a second chance with my girlfriend. That is why I have filed for divorce.” I read about another man who “felt” the calling of God to do ministry in another state. His wife did not agree with him so he divorced her to do God's will. I often hear well-meaning believers say something like, “I feel very strongly about this,” or, “God has impressed me...” or “I feel the Lord leading me,” or “I sense God telling me,” as if these determine truth. Nothing wrong with strong feelings. The word of God burn like fire in the prophet Jeremiah's bones (Jeremiah 20:9). Nothing wrong with being impressed or led by the Spirit of God. David wrote, “The LORD leads me... beside quiet waters” (Psalm 23:2). Paul and his companions did not go east to Bithynia on their missionary journey because “the Spirit of Jesus would not allow them to” (Acts 16:7). The text does not tell us how the Spirit of Jesus did this but it could have been a very strong impression. Our strong feelings alone and the sensing of God's leading alone cannot be the determiner of what truth is and how we are to acts as believers in Jesus Christ. How do we know if our impression is from God? How do we decide if God is the one leading us to do something? We hear many voices in our heads: our own selfish desires speak very loudly, the enemy hisses sweet religious lies to us, the world bombard us with worldly messages. So how do we determine truth? Through God's already revealed Word, the Bible. The Bible is God's plumbline of truth. If what we sense, what we feel, contradict God's Word, it is not from God. In This Issue From the Pastor AWANA Clubs Events & Upcoming Dates Ministry Opportunity
The Apostle John warns us, “Dear friends, do not believe everyone who claims to speak by the Spirit. You must test them to see if the spirit they have comes from God. For there are many false prophets in the world” (1 John 4:1).
Youth Ministries College Ministries Contact Information
~Lakan
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Weekly Meetings:
Vacation Bible School will be held at the Boys & Girls Club Every Tuesday in June & July (except July 4th week)
Sunday School: Sunday - 9:30am Preschool-5th Grade Extended Session: Sunday - 10:45am Birth-Preschool
Contact Philip Cross to sign up to help or for more information!
Awana for Kids Wednesdays - 6:00pm FMI: Philip Cross 277-7980 or @ the Church
Talent Show/Bakes Potato Bar Fundraiser for Preteen Camp Sunday June 23 after church
Family Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Fellowship Hall in honor of Father’s Day June 16, 2019
Make plans to join us for a fun time!
Sign up and share your talent!!
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: 06/16
Misty Fine
Alice Hanson
06/23
Kayla Parsons
Preston Lewallen
06/30
Kasey Constantine
Marie Thorn
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Vacation Bible School at the Boys & Girls Club
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Summer Spectacular
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Father’s Day Breakfast in the Fellowship Hall, 9:00 a.m.
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The Gospel & the Counterfeit Gospels Class, Taught by Lakan
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Vacation Bible School at the Boys & Girls Club
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Summer Spectacular
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Preteen Talent Show & Potato Bar Fundraiser after church, fellowship hall
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Vacation Bible School at the Boys & Girls Club
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Summer Spectacular
27-30 Preteen Camp 30
CLT Meeting, 4pm
2019 Women’s Clothing Exchange 2 nights! Tuesday June 25, 6:30-8:00 PM and Wednesday after church 7:30-8:30 PM AWANA room at church This will be the only clothing swap this year so all seasons of clothing, jewelry, shoes, coats, purses will be available. ONLY NEW OR GENTLY USED ITEMS PLEASE!!! (This is not for yard sale/throw away level items.)
Donations may be left on shelves in outer Awana room/College Sunday School room. Guests welcome, accompanied by a CHBC member.
Questions? call Tracy Torbett at 325-374-5906.
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Tuesdays in June & July Bibleflix Vacation Bible School at the Boys & Girls Club (except week of July 4th)
Summer Spectacular Kickoff June 5 Burgers, hot dogs, chips etc...
Wednesdays in June & July Summer Events for Children & Youth Classes for Adults Start June 5 (Except week of July 4th) Mondays: The Gospel & the Counterfeit Gospels, 6:00 p.m. Fellowship Hall, Starts June17 Everyone is welcome Taught by Lakan Mariano Wednesday: Summer Spectacular Adult Classes at 6:00 p.m. Started June 5 Open to all adults Based on the DVD Series by Dr. James Dobson Same classes will be offered June & July so you can alternate each month Marriage/Family & Parenting Classes will meet in the room behind the office and in the Young Married Classroom
Ladies Summer Bible Study 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. June 5 thru Aug 7 Open to ladies of all ages Based on the DVD Series by Jen Wilkin, “Sermon on the Mount” Will share a meal each week Will meet in the fellowship hall FMI: Kim Rike 325-227-5408
Youth Activities at 6:00 p.m. “Fun in the Son” Summer Series Led by Trevor FMI: See Trevor 972-505-8471
Thursday: Family Bible Study 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Starts June 20 3229 Canyon Creek Dr Seamless Understanding the Bible as One Complete Story by Angie Smith In seven sessions, Seamless covers the people, places, and promises of the Bible, tying them together into the greater story of Scripture. Participants in this study will gain an overarching understanding of the fundamental layout and meaning of the Bible. Open to all families Books may be ordered on Amazon Led by Stacy Stephenson
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6.5.19 – Water Battle
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6.12.19 – Slip and Slide Relays
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6.19.19 – Nerf Battle
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6.26.19 – Trivia Night With Prizes
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7.3.19 – Messy Food Battle
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7.10.19 – Sports Battle
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7.17.19 – Boys Vs. Girls Night
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7.24.19 – Scavenger Hunt
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7.31.19 – Color War
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8.7.19 – #Adulting Games
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 (325-234-0452) 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! We care for the orphaned and vulnerable because we have been greatly cared for by Jesus: The gospel is our why. ~Jason Johnson Blog
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
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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