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The Messenger DON’T MISS GOD IN THE ORDINARY By Lakan Mariano They probably mean well. The Christian radio announcement sounded very hopeful, very convincing: several things to do to break out of the ordinary and experience God. Bible stories about the parting of the Red Sea, the walls of Jericho collapsing so that the people of God could conquer the city, and Lazarus being raised from the dead, these were awesome manifestations of God’s power. Because of the mountaintop of experience of Peter, James, and John of seeing Jesus transfigured and visiting with Moses and Elijah many have come to expect God showing up only on those mountain-top experiences. Except, Peter, James, and John had to come down from the mountain. Most of our lives are lived in the valleys. Most of our days are ordinary. The disciples of the Lord Jesus knew this. They experienced God in the most mundane of things, like the breaking of bread, walking home trying to figure things out like Cleopas and his companion, taking the ordinary means of transportation to get across the lake, walking by a funeral procession, attending a wedding, attending a crucifixion. In the Old Testament, God surprised people by showing up in the most ordinary of times: while Gideon was hiding and threshing wheat, to a barren woman out on a field, in the midst of a prophet’s darkest depression, while a shepherd was tending his flock in Midian, to a forgotten servant of God behind bars in Egypt. Don’t miss God in the ordinary by expecting fireworks. If you know Christ as your Savior and God, He already said that He is with you to the end of the age, that He will never leave you nor forsake you. He is there as you go to work, when you are running after a toddler, or nursing an aging parent. He is there when you are struggling with your bills, when you are changing diapers, when you go to the doctor’s office. He is there when your spouse In This Issue walks out on you, at the graduation of your child, when you go to church. From the Pastor AWANA Clubs Events & Upcoming Dates Ministry Opportunity
With Christ, every moment is precious. You don’t have to look for Him. You certainly don't have to climb a mountain to experience Him. He is right there with you.
Youth Ministries College Ministries Contact Information
“God is striding ahead of you. He’s right there with you. He won’t let you down; he won’t leave you. Don’t be intimidated. Don’t worry” (Deuteronomy 31:8, The Message). ~Lakan
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Weekly Meetings: Sunday School: Sunday - 9:30am Preschool-5th Grade Extended Session: Sunday - 10:45am Birth-Preschool Summer Activities for Kids Wednesdays - 6:00pm FMI: Contact Philip Cross 277-7980 or @ the Church
Southside Boys & Girls Club
TIME LAB VBS Every Tuesday in June & July 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
FMI: Patsy Steele or Stacy Stephenson
Preteen Camp Fundraiser Sunday July 8 after church
Preteen Camp Fundraiser Saturday July 7 at 8:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations are needed & welcome! Bring your items to Awana Room
Silent Dessert Auction in the church foyer 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Taco Stack Luncheon & Talent Show in the AWANA Room immediately following the morning service by donation. Please sign up for the talent show with Ashley Minor 325-277-2052 or call the church office 325-949-5788
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July 14 Churchwide Welcome Time, Noon, Fellowship Hall Meal will be pulled pork sandwiches. Please bring a side dish, salad or a dessert. July 15 Trevor will be teaching Youth/College Sunday School, 9: 30 a.m. and he will be sharing his testimony during morning worship
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Office Closed in Observance of Independence Day & Family Week (no mid week classes)
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Preteen Garage Sale, 8 to 1 (Donations welcome, bring to Awana Room)
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Preteen Camp Fundraiser Talent Show after church. Start practicing your talent & sign up!
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Vacation Bible School, Southside Boys & Girls Clubs (July 10, 17, 24 & 31)
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Wednesday Classes for Adults Classes will be offered for adults in Personal Finance, Biblical Marriage, Gospel Parenting (Wed July 11, 18, 25 & 8/1 ) Pre Teen Camp (12th –15th)
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Come & Get to Know Our New Student Minister. Students, parents, student workers: Join us for snacks in the Awana Game Room, 7 p.m.
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Church wide Meet & Greet with our New Student Minister. Noon, Fellowship Hall.
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Church Leaders & Teachers/Start of Budget Prep Meeting, 4:00 p.m., behind the church office Youth HEB Camp (19th –22)
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Japan Mission Trip (7/26 to 8/7)
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Trip of A Lifetime Opportunity 2019 ______________________________________________
ISRAEL TRIP 2019 June 3-16, 2019 Trip of a lifetime! 11 full days experiencing the history of the Land and People of the Bible. Priced at $2,850.00 per person (double occupancy) (single occupancy available at an additional cost) This is a fully customized tour and the group will be limited in size so don’t wait! $500.00 deposit due by September 1, 2018. Checks payable to Lakan Mariano. Brochures available. FMI: Lakan Mariano
Bible Training Centre for Pastors Classes for Fall 2018 Church History
Foster Care Closet CURRENT NEEDS:
Every Monday in the Fellowship Hall 6:00 p.m. to 9 :00 p.m. Begins August 20
Bible Study Methods
Every Tuesday in the Fellowship Hall 6 to 9 p,.m. Begins August 21 Book $20.00 each. Deadline to register is August 1. Sign up in the church office.
Size 3 diapers. Visa/Mastercard & Walmart gift cards are always welcome and helpful. Thank you to everyone that has donated and continues to so lovingly give. We are able to help families in need! “We care for the orphaned and vulnerable because we have been greatly cared for by Jesus: The gospel is our why. ~Jason Johnson Blog
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Youth Ministry
Get Involved: Wednesdays: "Release" Bible Study & Fellowship .............6:30pm (The HUB)
Sundays: Bible Study - 9:30am Upstairs Youth Room Wednesdays: Outbreak - 6:00pm Upstairs Youth Room
Fridays: International Students Bible Study 6:00-8:00pm (College Hills Fellowship Hall)
Sundays: Bible Study [Hebrews]............ 9:30am Worship…………………...…....10:45am BodyLife College Home Group……..…6:00pm (Calloway’s)
Need your help! The Arts/Crafts team for Summer Breakout is in need of plastic containers with lids (similar to those above) and vegetable tin cans (no lids). Please turn in your empty containers to Selina Elder or Rachel Calloway or bring them to the church office. Thank you!
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: 7/08 Misty Fine
Cami Mariano
7/15 Preston Lewallen
Esther Bream
7/24 Cody Enck
Marie Thorn
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BodyLife
Home Groups
By Phone: 325.949.5788
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: info@collegehillsbc.org
Online: www.collegehillsbc.org
Host Homes: 208 EDINBURGH (Lakan Mariano)
Led by: Jimmy Allen & Rex Stephenson
201 CHURCHILL BLVD (Sam Tracy Torbett) Led by: Philip Cross & James Reid
305 S. GARRETT ST (College)
Led by: Cole Calloway
Childcare for Birth-PreK available at church nursery
YOUR CHURCH STAFF: Lakan Mariano: Senior Pastor Philip Cross: Family & Education Pastor
Calendars are available on our website!
Justin Kelso: Interim Pastor to Students Micah Mariano: Worship Pastor Maggie Gonzales: Ministry Assistant CHURCH OFFICE HOURS: Monday—Friday: 9:00AM—4:00PM Lunch Break: Noon—1:00PM
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
Elder Andrew Siefker…...212-4410
Deacon Jerry Walls……...944-1876
Elder Rex Stephenson…..942-9537 Elder Scott Steele (562) 665-1349 Elder JT Smith……….... 656-6205