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The Messenger SEVEN SIMPLE WORDS By Lakan Mariano Seven words. Seven simple words. They can be the bridge over the chasm of broken relationships. They can open the door of reconciliation. But often they are words so hard to say. We lived in a typical house on a typical street when our children were growing up. The front yard was adequate but certainly not large enough to contain a game of soccer. So when Micah and Josh would be kicking the ball to each other the ball often would go past our yard into our neighbors’ yards.
The neighbor to the south of us did not mind. There were times when their children came out and played with our children. The neighbors to our north were a different matter. Kim and I were friendly to all our neighbors. Kim took the time to get to know them. We had some of them over to the house for dinner or coffee. Kim often baked cookies and invited some of the neighborhood kids over. The neighbors to our north, an elderly couple, were cautiously friendly to us. They did not like when we mowed a little too close to their yard so from time to time we found small tree branches marking the 38th parallel between their yard and our yard. The wife would come out of her house and scold Micah and Josh when the ball rolled to their side. Kim and I told the boys to try their best not to get the ball to their side and always be respectful. One day Josh walked in our house soaking wet, crying. “Ms. Smith turned the water sprinkler on us,” he muttered between sobs.
I angrily marched over to our neighbor’s house and told Ms. Smith things I should not have said in a way that to this way, embarrasses me. That night I could not sleep. The Lord convicted me of how I spoke to Ms. Smith. I argued with the Lord that she deserved my anger. She had not been nice to Micah and Josh. We had tried our best to be good neighbors. Then scriptures came to mind, like leaves gently floating in the wind. “And forgive us our sins, as we also have forgiven those who sinned against us” (Matthew 6:12). “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy” (Matthew 5:7). “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). The next morning I rang Ms. Smith’s doorbell. She opened the door greeted me with a snarl I deserved. Those seven simple words struggled to come out of my mouth but eventually did. In This Issue From the Pastor AWANA Clubs Events & Upcoming Dates Summer Events Ministry Opportunity Youth Ministries College Ministries Contact Information Office Hours
“I am sorry. Will you forgive me?” I did not just say, “I am sorry,” for that requires no response, even though it expressed how I actually felt. The last four words, “Will you forgive me” is a plea for her to re lease me from my offense and opens the door for reconciliation. Her hard, angry look melted into a smile and an apology for how she treated our boys. We became closer as neighbors after that.
Seven simple words. Seven simple words that can open up so many possibilities. ~Lakan
Volume 9 Issue 22 08/06/19
The Messenger Crockett Elementary First day of school for San Angelo Schools is August 21. We will once again bless the teachers at Crocket Elementary with school supplies for their classrooms.
Weekly Meetings: Sunday School: Sunday - 9:30am Preschool-5th Grade Extended Session: Sunday - 10:45am Birth-Preschool Summer Spectacular for Kids Wednesdays - 6:00pm FMI: Philip Cross 277-7980 or @ the Church
You may bring your gifts to the church foyer or church office by August 7.
Suggested items: Kleenex Post It Notes (Bright colors) Expo Dry Erase Markers
Glue sticks Pens No. 2 pencils
AWANA Training will be held August 7 & 14 6 to 7:30 p.m. Awana Room All current leaders and those who are interested in helping this coming school year please plan to attend. Childcare provided. FMI Tracy Torbett 325-374-5906
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: 08/11
Alice Hanson
Jess Cherry
08/25
Kayla Parsons
Jason Fine
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Awana Training
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Mission Prayer Night, 6 p.m., Stephenson Home
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Crockett Elementary Staff Appreciation Dinner
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Awana Training
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Men’s Breakfast, 7 am, Fellowship Hall
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First Day of School for SAISD Awana Kickoff Youth Back to School Party
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Back to School Swim Party Brown’s Pool 7:30 p.m.
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1st Day of ASU
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International Dinner for ASU Foreign Students, 6:00 p.m.
September 2
Labor Day (Office Closed)
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BSM Lunch (Contact Trevor if you would like to help)
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Precept Begins
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Awana Conference 6 pm to 8:30 p.m.
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Men’s Breakfast, 7 a.m., Fellowship Hall
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Fall Women’s Workshop, 9 to 5, Fellowship Hall
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Back to School Swim Party Brown’s Pool August 25 7:30 p.m.
456 Love Offering Love offering from now until Labor Day to help the Four56 Church with the renovation of their new church building in Dove Creek. Please mark your offering envelope or check memo 456.
Join us for hot dogs & all the fixings!
Saturday August 17 Men of all ages…. you are welcome to join us for a great breakfast, a wonderful time of fellowship & a short Bible Study.
Don’t Miss This….
MEN’S RETREAT IN BEAUTIFUL PAGOSA SPRINGS, COLORADO NOVEMBER 10-15 COST $150.00 PER PERSON “After God’s Own Heart” Space is limited so turn in your $50.00 deposit ASAP
7:00 a.m. Fellowship Hall
WELCOME
join us at the International Dinner To welcome ASU foreign students
Thursday 8/29 6:00 p.m. Fellowship Hall 2102 Johnson Ave (across from ASU)
Fmi: See Lakan Mariano Prayer Time Wednesdays at Noon Room Behind Church Office
Sponsored by College Hills Baptist Church & Hope Korean Baptist Church
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The Messenger YOUTH EVENTS FOR SUMMER 2019
Foster Care Closet We have been able to help 65 children from January through July. At the Back to School Event we helped 65! 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: Coats for children of al ages. Gift cards to Ross, Burkes, Marshall’s, & Mastercard/Visa cards always welcome.
“Fun in the Son” Summer Series 8.21.19– Youth Back to School Party
*************** “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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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