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The Messenger IT’S A DATE By Lakan Mariano “You forgot your phone,” Kim told me as I opened the car door for her. We had just parked at Outback, our favorite date restaurant. “No I didn’t,” I told her. I have felt bad in the past when Kim went on dates and our time together was interrupted by a call or a text. So I decided that my time with Kim was more important than any phone call that I would get. In the great scheme of things the world would still revolve around the sun and the earth rotate on its axis if I am unavailable for two hours. We walked hand-in-hand to the restaurant. We did not have to wait at all as it was still early in the evening. More like very late afternoon. Our children teased us about having dinner at 5:00 pm. We ordered our usual Victoria’s steak and mixed veggies. As soon as our waiter brought us Outback’s honey wheat bushman bread we tore pieces off of it and put a healthy serving of butter and began to enjoy it. Kim and I generally did not discuss anything serious but we simply chitchatted. We reminisced about our children and we relished talking about the antics of our grandkids. We laughed together and cherished our time together. “Thank you,” she said to me as I took a bite of the delicious bread. “What for?” “The way you look at me.” “Amour,” I said in my best impersonation of Pepe Le Pew. “Ditto.” It is amazing how much is communicated between two people in love without saying anything. In This Issue From the Pastor AWANA Clubs Events & Upcoming Dates Summer Events Ministry Opportunity Youth Ministries College Ministries Contact Information Office Hours
I loved those moments with Kim. I miss those moments with Kim. We did not go out regularly on dates out of duty. We went out on dates because we enjoyed and loved each other. Oh, that believers in Jesus Christ would spend time with him listening and talking to him in his word and in prayer not so much out of duty but out of love, because they enjoy his company. “My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God” (Psalm 84:2). ~Lakan
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The Messenger Vacation Bible School Boys & Girls Club Every Tuesday in June & July (except July 2 & July 9) Contact Philip Cross to sign up to help or for more information!
Weekly Meetings: Sunday School: Sunday - 9:30am Preschool-5th Grade Extended Session: Sunday - 10:45am Birth-Preschool
Foster Care Closet
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)
Summer Spectacular for Kids Wednesdays - 6:00pm FMI: Philip Cross 277-7980 or @ the Church
Current Need: Gift cards to Ross, Burkes, Marshall’s, & Mastercard/Visa cards always welcome.
The mission team would like to invite you to a time of prayer for the missionaries, local and far away, that our Church has the privilege of supporting. Please bring a finger food to share. We will enjoy a light meal and spend time praying for those the Lord has entrusted to us to encourage. Monthly Mission Prayer Time & Fellowship July 11 at 6:00p.m. The Stephenson's' 3229 Canyon Creek Dr. Please bring a finger food to share. FMI contact Chel Smith, Connie Siefker, or Stacy Stephenson. 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: 07/07
Debbie House
Nathan Stephenson
07/14
Lindsay Mariano
Liz Torbett
07/21
Emma Henderson
Cody Enck
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Family week 7/1 thru 7/5 (no VBS or Wednesday Night Classes) 4 Independence Day, Office Closed 7 After Church 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 (canceled for this week) 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 31 Summer Spectacular
Church wide family Picnic After church on July 7, 2019 Continental Breakfast at 9:00 a.m. Fellowship Hall Combined Sunday School at 9:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall John & Elizabeth McWhorter Oriokot will be speaking
Worship Service at 10:45 a.m. with Pulpit Guest John Oriokot Church Picnic following
Bring a friend & Join us for Hotdogs and all the trimmings! Please, Bring a salad or a dessert!
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Tuesdays in July Bibleflix Vacation Bible School at the Boys & Girls Club (except July 2 & July 9)
Wednesdays in July Summer Events for Children & Youth Classes for Adults (Except week of July 4th-No Wednesday classes this week)
End of Summer Party Brown’s Pool August 25 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
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The Messenger YOUTH EVENTS FOR SUMMER 2019
“Fun in the Son” Summer Series •
7.10.19 – Messy Food Battle
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7.17.19 – Sports Battle
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7.24.19 – Boys Vs. Girls Night
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7.31.19 – Scavenger Hunt
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8.7.19 – Color War
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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The Messenger HOW TO CONTACT US: By Mail: College Hills Baptist Church 2102 Johnson Avenue San Angelo TX 76904
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