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The Messenger EXPECT GOD TO ANSWER By Lakan Mariano When you call someone you expect him to answer. That should be our attitude as believers in Jesus Christ when we pray. Prayer is not mumbling things into thin air. Prayer is communicating with a real living Person, God. He speaks to you primarily through his word, the Bible, and you speak back to him. King Saul prayed one day to see if he should pursue the Philistines, “but God did not answer him that day” (1 Samuel 14:37). Saul's immediate reaction was to ask the LORD, “Why have you not answered your servant today?” (v. 41). As believers we need to learn to pray expecting God to answer. We need to ask the Lord for the wisdom to understand the things he is telling us, the faith to trust him completely for however he answers, and for hearts to delight in our God who is walking and talking to us. David prayed that way. He prayed expectantly. “In the morning, LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly” (Psalm 5:3, NIV). But more than simply expecting God to answer his prayers, he expected God to consume his whole being with his presence. The NIV's “I lay” is a Levitical term for ordering the sacrifice on the altar. The ESV (English Standard Version) captures the sense for us: “O Lord, in the morning you hear my voice; in the morning I PREPARE A SACRIFICE FOR YOU AND WATCH.” Eugene Peterson's The Message Bible captures the sense even better. “Every morning I lay out the pieces of my life on your altar and watch for fire to descend.” When you pray, expect God to answer you. More than that, expect him to change you, to totally consume you. ~Lakan In This Issue From the Pastor AWANA Clubs Events & Upcoming Dates Summer Events Ministry Opportunity Youth Ministries College Ministries Contact Information Office Hours
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“After God’s Own Heart” Space is limited so turn in your $50.00 deposit ASAP For More Information See Lakan Mariano
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Sunday:
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
Saturday October 17 Men of all ages…. you are welcome to join us for a great breakfast, a time of fellowship & a short Bible Study.
9:30am
Sunday School
10:45am
Worship
6:00pm
BodyLife Home Groups
Monday: 6:00pm
Bible Training Center for Pastors
Tuesdays: 9:00 am
Precept Upon Precept
Wednesday: 6:00pm
Awana for Kids K-5th
6:00pm
Ladies Bible Study, Personal Spiritual Life, Prayer Room behind the office
6:00pm
Navigator 2:7 Book#1 (Co-Ed) Lakan’s Office
6:00pm
Navigator 2:7 Book#2 Ladies Room behind the office, A6
6:30pm
College Bible Study at the Hub
Friday: 6:00pm
English International Students Bible Study, Fellowship Hall
Nursery for Birth-PreK available for Sunday AM, PM and Wednesday Evening
7:00 a.m. Fellowship Hall
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 @ 2777980 if you are unable to work your extended session or if you have any questions.
Extended Session Schedule: 10/13
Debra Miller
Nathan Stephenson
10/20
Misty Fine
Kasey Constantine
10/27
Marie Thorn
Alice Hanson
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Start collecting for Operation Christmas Child
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College Retreat Monclova Children’s Home Christmas Offering 10/6 through 10/27)
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Candy Collection starts for Fall Festival Mission Prayer Night, Siefker Home
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Fields of Faith
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Budget Vote & Meal College Free Lunch 11:30 to 1 in Fellowship Hall
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Men’s Breakfast, 7 a.m., Fellowship Hall Last Day of Socktober! Bring your socks to the foyer or the church office.
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Fall Festival Meal for all volunteers (start pulling out Fall Festival décor)
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Last Day of Monclova Children’s Home Christmas Offering Fall Festival
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Men’s Retreat, Pagosa Springs
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Home for the Holidays Women’s Ministry Mission Prayer Night, Stephenson Home
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Men’s Breakfast, 7 am, Fellowship Hall Thanksgiving Meal (No Sunday School, Church Service at 10:00 a.m.)
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Last Day for Operation Christmas Child Collections
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Children Delivering food baskets to the Widows Thanksgiving Holiday (Office Closed)
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The Messenger Operation Christmas Child Join us in spreading the love of God in a tangible way!
October 31 5:00 p.m. Games, Jump houses, snacks, cake walk and lots of fun! Come join us as we bless our community with this free event! If you would like to help, join us for lunch after morning worship on Sunday 10/27 , we will start setting up!
Other ways to help: • • • • •
bring candy (you may drop off in the church office or the church foyer) Bring a cake for cake walk Man a booth Volunteer to greet guests Sponsor a booth for $50.00
How you can help: Bring your items to fill a shoebox & include $9 for postage, or donate towards postage. Any and all help is appreciated! Gift Ideas: “Wow” Item • doll • Stuffed animal • Musical instrument • Shoes • Soccer ball with pump Accessories • socks • hats • sunglasses • Hairclips • Jewelry, watches • Flashlights with extra batteries Non Liquid Hygiene Items • toothbrushes • Bar soap • Washcloths • Combs
Toys • Toy cars • Jump ropes • Yo-yos • Toys that light up and make noise (with extra batteries) School Supplies • Pens, pencils, & sharpeners • Crayons, markers • Notebooks, paper • Coloring & picture books • Solar calculators Personal Note If you would like to enclose a personal note and a photo of yourself and your family and your address the child may be able to write back.
Do not Include: Candy, toothpaste, gum, used or damaged items, war related items, seeds, food, liquids or lotions, medications or vitamins, breakable items or glass containers, aerosol cans.
Tuesday October 15 6:00 p.m.
Deadline is November 17, 2019!
Ladies Dinner Out
Foster Care Closet
At the Home of Becky Dunn 3622 Green Ridge Dr R.S.V.P. to Debra Miller 656-4697 by 10/13!
We are not accepting donation and items at this time. We are remodeling/rearranging. Gift cards to Ross, Burkes, Marshall’s, & Mastercard/ Visa cards are always welcome For More information or to volunteer contact: Rhiannon Kelso (325-234-0452) Michelle Smith (325-656-0208)
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Youth Ministry
Sundays: Bible Study - 9:30am Upstairs Youth Room Wednesdays: Outbreak - 6:00pm
Bring a new pair of fuzzy or cute socks to give to our Crockett Elementary Staff Bring to the church foyer or to the church office.
CHRISTMAS FOR MONCLOVA CHILDREN’S HOME Get Involved: Wednesdays: "Release" Bible Study & Fellowship (at the Hub …............................6:30pm Fridays: English International Bible Study 6:00 pm (College Hills Fellowship Hall) Sundays: Bible Study ………………......... 9:30am Worship……………….....….......10:45am BodyLife College Home Group…6:00pm (Calloway’s) .
Monthly Mission Prayer Time/ Fellowship October 8 at 6:00p.m. The Siefker Home 1734 Weston Rd Bring a finger food to share. FMI Chel Smith, Connie Siefker, or Stacy Stephenson
For nearly 20 years, CHBC Members have made Christmas special for about 24 children (and the Staff) who at the Children’s Home in Monclova, Mexico. Please consider giving a financial donation for Christmas at the Children’s Home. Your donations go to give each child a special gift or two at Christmas; it enables the Home to purchase needed items such as blankets, beds, coats, appliances, etc.; & helps to make small repairs that come up.
Donations can be given starting Sunday, October 6 through Sunday, October 27. Monclova Christmas envelopes are available in the Foyer for your use. Please take one and just drop it in the offering plate or send it to the Church office! Your Loving Gift will make a child smile and will fill your heart with Christmas JOY! Thank you for your Gifts! God’s Gardener’s Sunday School Class
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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