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The Messenger ORDINARY CONVERSATION By Lakan Mariano The Santa Fe plaza will always be special to me. Kim and I hung out there many times. We loved the music and we loved watching and meeting people from different parts of the country. Kim loved the kitchen store, which is now gone. I sat down yesterday at an outdoor table to eat my chicken fajita burrito while enjoying the music provided by a guy from California on his Mexican harp. He said he came to Santa Fe for two weeks--twelve years ago. A man joined me at the table. He is from Los Alamos. We chitchatted about the Indian culture in the area, about history, about the changes in Santa Fe over the years. Then he asked me where I am from and what I am doing in Santa Fe. I told him about Kim. And how the Lord was so gracious to us. And how the Lord still saturates my life with his grace. When his friends arrived we shook hands. He thanked me for talking to him. I thanked him also as I introduced myself. We will probably forget each other's names but I know the Lord will remind him of his grace.
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No, I did not share the full blown gospel. Nor did I get him to pray the "sinner's prayer." But I can trust the Lord that our conversation was a seed scattered on his heart. That it was one of the many gospel influences God is bringing to his life so he will see his need for Christ and trust him for his salvation. I am always amazed at how the Lord can turn ordinary conversations into reaching out to someone with his love. ~Lakan
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Back to School Swim Party Brown’s Pool
Weekly Meetings:
August 25 7:30 p.m.
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
Join us for hot dogs & all the fixings! Everyone is welcome!
AWANA Training will be held August 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: 08/25
Kayla Parsons
Jason Fine
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Awana Training
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Men’s Breakfast, 7 am, Fellowship Hall
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Ladies Dinner Out, 6pm, Newk’s Eatery
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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., Fellowship Hall
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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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Dear Church Family, Thank you so much for praying for the Japan Mission Team. Everything went smoothly. God provided many translators and youth to teach in all areas: gospel presentation, English class, crafts, and recreation. Marla And Rocky were free to make many new contacts for Bible Family Fellowship and After School Klub (ASK). We saw open hearts in the Ladies’ Bible Studies, the children at the orphanage and V.B.S., the young adults at the College Study, our guests at dinner dates and family camp. Please continue to pray for all. Thank you, Pam Luce
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.
Tuesday August 20 6:00 p.m.
Newk’s Eatery 5582 Sherwood Way R.S.V.P. to Debra 656-4697
Saturday August 17
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Dear CHBC, Thank you for being my church family these past 6.5 years. I will miss all of you, I am so grateful for all of your love, prayers, and financial contributions during my illnesses. I could never thank you enough especially Miss Reagan! Please watch over your parents! Special thanks to Kandi Pool Candy & Jerry Blackwood, Debbie House, Miss Molly, Stacy & Rex, Fred & Kim, Brad G, Rachel & Cole, Jerry & Debbie, Roy, Sue & Charles, Greg & Laura Jackson, Philip, Karen, Bethany & Cameron, Darlene, Pam Luce, and of course LAKAN!!! I love you all & will miss you so much. Love, Tonya Boyett
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 Fmi: See Lakan Mariano
Men of all ages…. you are welcome to join us for a great breakfast, a wonderful time of fellowship & a short Bible Study.
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) Sponsored by College Hills Baptist Church & Hope Korean Baptist Church Everyone Welcome!
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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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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