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The Messenger IN LIVING COLOR By Lakan Mariano When we face difficulties we just want relief. Ongoing difficulties have a way of casting a pall over our life. Life can feel like a dreary painting of somber men in gray coats trudging in a gray lifeless winter landscape against the backdrop of gray skies. Living a monochromatic life is not much fun. So we get busy solving our problems. We throw everything we know of religion and social science and finance and medical technology into fixing our problem. It is interesting what David sought when he faced difficulties—enemies advancing, laying siege against him, war (Psalm 27:1-3). “One thing I ask from the LORD, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple” (Psalm 27:4). You can almost hear one of David’s generals: “Sir, we are under siege. The enemies have surrounded us. We need to act now, not go to church to gaze at the beauty of the LORD.” A lot of believers in Jesus Christ will agree with that sentiment. In today’s pragmatic culture in Christianity, we will jump into action. While action is necessary there is wisdom in David’s sentiment. For far too often our focus is on what we are doing to solve our problems rather than on what God has already done and is doing. To be at home in God’s presence and to gaze on the beauty of the Lord is to see light and color replacing the gray of our life. The appearance of the Lord God is always accompanied by a cascading waterfall of colors. Flashing color and brilliant light, glowing metal, burning coals of fire, torches, brightness and lightning flashing, sparkling like topaz, sparkling like crystal, a throne of lapis lazuli, like the appearance of rainbow. That is just in Ezekiel chapter 1. In John’s Revelation, he described the New Jerusalem as shining with the glory of God, its brilliance like that of a very precious jewel, like a jasper, like crystal. Instead of concrete slab the foundation dazzles you with the colors of precious stones: jasper, sapphire, agate, emerald, onyx, ruby, chrysolite, beryl, topaz, turquoise, jacinth, amethyst, gold so pure it is transparent (Revelation 21). In This Issue From the Pastor AWANA Clubs Events & Upcoming Dates Summer Events Ministry Opportunity Youth Ministries College Ministries Contact Information Office Hours
These colors dazzle believers in Jesus Christ not to escape our problems but to remind us of the beauty of who Christ is and what he has done and what he is doing in redeeming us. The colors not only point us to a future where is no more death or mourning or crying or pain but the colors bring encouragement to our souls. Colors are light diffused. Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life” (John 8:12). To know Christ, to gaze on his beauty, is to live life in living color. ~Lakan
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The Messenger Vacation Bible School Boys & Girls Club Every Tuesday in July (except 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. 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
July 16 6:00 p.m.
La Chilanga RSVP to Debra Miller 325-656-4697 Join us for our monthly ladies fellowship dinner. It’s a time to relax, catch up, fellowship and have a moment of refreshment. If you need a ride or want to share a meal ~ call Debra.
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: 07/14
Lindsay Mariano
Liz Torbett
07/21
Emma Henderson
Cody Enck
07/28
Misty Fine
Victoria Elder
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Summer Spectacular
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Mission Prayer Night, 6pm Stephenson Home
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Elders Meeting
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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 Ladies Dinner Out, La Chilanga (2424 Vanderventer) 6pm
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Summer Spectacular
18-21 HEB Camp (Youth Camp) 20
Men’s Breakfast, 7 a.m., 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
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Summer Spectacular
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CLT & Sunday School Meeting, 3:30 p.m.
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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
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Summer Spectacular
Combined Church Leaders & Sunday School Workers Meeting Sunday July 28 at 3:30 p.m. Please, Mark you calendars & be ready to come to this meeting. We will begin budget preparations for the new year. We need everyone to attend.
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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
Saturday July 20
“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
7:00 a.m. Fellowship Hall
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