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The Messenger SOAKING IN THE WORD There is a lot of value in the different Bible reading plans that take you to an Old Testament book one day and to a New Testament book the next day then to the Psalms. Simply being in God's word is good. But I want to encourage you to read one book at a time. Large chunks of it. Genesis has fifty chapters. If you read five chapters a day you will read through the whole book in ten days. Reading large chunks through a book allows you to see the flow of the narrative (as in Genesis) or the flow of the argument (as in Romans). It also keeps you from taking verses out of context. One of my friends here in Kenya asked me about the verse where Jesus says, "For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them" (Matthew 18:20). I explained to her that this does not mean that when you are reading the bible or praying by yourself, as much as Jesus wants to be with you he can't, because there has to be at least two or three of you. This verse is in the context of making things right with another believer who has sinned against you. Jesus says you approach him and point things out to him and if he listens, you are reconciled. But if he does not listen, "take one or two others along" (v. 16), then Jesus cites Deuteronomy 19:15, "so that 'every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses."
Mark explaining the wonders of the Christian life in Ephesians.
Mark Emmons and me being wrapped in Masai cloth as they sang and danced to thank us for teaching God's word.)
I apologized to those attending our meetings in Nakuru. So much of what the American church has exported to this country is the health, wealth, and prosperity gospel. It is easy to twist scriptures when you take it out of context. I challenged them to be like the noble Bereans who "examined the scriptures every day" (Acts 17:11) to check out if what the visiting preacher said was biblical. The preacher they checked out was no other than the Apostle Paul. I challenged them not to Wescriptures. appreciate the time we got wealth, to spend believe anything any muzungu (white person) says but to check everything against the The health, teaching God's word at Imani Radio in and prosperity preachers they get on television has poisoned churches here in Kenya. Kitale.
The answer is knowing Christ and who we are in Christ through God's word. And we cannot know God's word if we do not soak ourselves in God's word. Every day. All the time. Where God's word saturates our minds and beats in our hearts. This begins with the pastors and Bible teachers. In our personal time in God's word and in our preaching and teaching. ~Lakan In This Issue From the Pastor AWANA Clubs Events & Upcoming Dates Summer Events Ministry Opportunity Youth Ministries College Ministries Contact Information Office Hours
MEN’S RETREAT
IN BEAUTIFUL PAGOSA SPRINGS, COLORADO
NOVEMBER 3-8 COST $150.00 PER PERSON
“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
Crockett Elementary Music Group will present a Program On Tuesday October 29 in our Church Sanctuary 6:00 p.m. Everyone Welcome!
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
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: 10/27
Marie Thorn
Alice Hanson
11/3
Jason Fine
Cody Enck
11/10
Emma Henderson
Regan Stephenson
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Farewell Lunch for Cole & Rachel as they start their New Journey
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(after church in the Fellowship Hall) Fall Festival volunteers, start pulling out Fall Festival décor after the meal, see Philip for more details Last Day of Monclova Children’s Home Christmas Offering
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Fall Festival at 5:00 p.m.
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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)
Join us! Churchwide Thanksgiving Lunch After the 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship
November 17, 2019 $4.00 per ticket
College Hills Baptist Church 2102 Johnson Avenue San Angelo, Texas 76903
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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.
Deadline is November 17, 2019!
Foster Care Closet 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
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Saturday November 9, 2019 6:00 p.m. $18.00 Adults
$10.00 students
Meal Catered by Olive Garden Rio Concho West Clubhouse Deadline to get tickets is October 27 Tickets available from Patsy or the church office Speakers, Games, Door Prizes & a Silent Auction
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)
YOUTH PARADISE CARWASH FUNDRAISER 10/27-11/17 (Each time you go to the car wash $2 of that will go to our youth group) Choose any of the locations below:
525 W Ave N 4960 Southland 606 W. 29th
CHRISTMAS FOR MONCLOVA CHILDREN’S HOME 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.
Last day for Donations in 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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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