Volume 9 Issue 15 06/18/19
The Messenger MORE THAN A TOUR By Lakan Mariano
It gets more special every time I visit Israel. There is always something new to learn. I am awed to be in places where familiar Bible stories took place. To walk the streets in Jerusalem where Jesus probably walked. To visit villages around the Sea of Galilee where he did a lot of his ministry. But there can be a downside also. The Holy Land is not holy because of the land. The Holy Land is holy because God chose it as the place to put his people, the Jews, to showcase his glory. It is holy because the incarnate holy God lived and ministered there, suffered and was crucified there, buried and resurrected there according to the scriptures. It is where history will culminate.
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre. There was a long line of people kissing the possible rock where Jesus was crucified. Efi, our guide, said that sometimes people wait in line for four hours to see the possible burial site of Jesus .
There is the danger that you can be so awed by being there that you worship the place, instead of the person of God. Before the Israelites settled the land the Lord warned them over and over, "Be careful that you do not forget the LORD" (Deuteronomy 6:12), and "Remember the LORD your God" (8:18). Without a biblical perspective, it is easy to be awed by the place and miss Christ. ~Lakan In This Issue From the Pastor AWANA Clubs Events & Upcoming Dates Summer Events Ministry Opportunity Youth Ministries College Ministries Contact Information Office Hours
Church wide family Picnic After church on July 7, 2019 Combined Sunday School at 9:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall Worship Service at 10:45 a.m. Church Picnic following Join us for Hotdogs and all the trimmings! Bring a friend!
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Weekly Meetings:
Talent Show/ Baked Potato Bar
Sunday School: Sunday - 9:30am Preschool-5th Grade
Fundraiser for Preteen Camp Next Sunday June 23 after church Make plans to join us for a fun time! Baked potatoes with all the toppings! Sign up & Come share your talent!
Extended Session: Sunday - 10:45am Birth-Preschool Summer Spectacular for Kids Wednesdays - 6:00pm FMI: Philip Cross 277-7980 or @ the Church
Foster Care Closet
Church wide family Picnic After church on July 7, 2019 Combined Sunday School at 9:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall Worship Service at 10:45 a.m. Church Picnic following
Bring a friend & Join us for Hotdogs and all the trimmings!
We have been able to help 51 children from January through May. We have helped 6 in June. 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 always welcome.
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: 06/23
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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Preteen Talent Show & Potato Bar Fundraiser after church, fellowship hall
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The Gospel & the Counterfeit Gospels, 6:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall
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Vacation Bible School at the Boys & Girls Club ((cancelled for this week) Ladies Clothing Swap, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. , Awana Room
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Summer Spectacular Ladies Clothing Swap, 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Awana Room
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CLT Meeting, 4pm
Family week 7/1 thru 7/5 (no VBS or Wednesday Night Classes) 4 Independence Day, Office Closed 7 4th of July Church Picnic (hotdogs, etc…) 8 The Gospel & the Counterfeit Gospels, 6:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall 9 Vacation Bible School at the Boys & Girls Club 10 Summer Spectacular 11 Mission Prayer Night, 6pm Stephenson Home 14 Elders Meeting 15 The Gospel & the Counterfeit Gospels, 6:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall 16 Vacation Bible School at the Boys & Girls Club 17 Summer Spectacular 18-21 HEB Camp (Youth Camp) 20 Men’s Breakfast, 7 a.m., Fellowship Hall 21 Sunday School Meeting 22 The Gospel & the Counterfeit Gospels, 6:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall 23 Vacation Bible School at the Boys & Girls Club 24 Summer Spectacular 29 The Gospel & the Counterfeit Gospels, 6:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall 30 Vacation Bible School at the Boys & Girls Club
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Tuesdays in June & July Bibleflix Vacation Bible School at the Boys & Girls Club (except June 25 & July 3)
Wednesdays in June & July Summer Events for Children & Youth Classes for Adults (Except week of July 4th-No classes this week) Mondays: The Gospel & the Counterfeit Gospels, 6:00 p.m. Fellowship Hall, Started 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
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? Tracy Torbett at 325-374-5906.
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The Messenger YOUTH EVENTS FOR SUMMER “Fun in the Son” Summer Series •
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
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
By Fax: 325.949.6877 By Email:
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!
info@collegehillsbc.org
Online: www.collegehillsbc.org
Host Homes:
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
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
Trevor Hanson: Student Pastor Cole Calloway: Worship Pastor
Maggie Gonzales: Ministry Assistant
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