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The Messenger Reformation Sunday October 22 Meet Martin Luther, John Calvin, Huldrych Zwingli, John Hus, John Wycliffe, Philip Melanchthon, and other reformers during our Living Museum during the Sunday school hour (9:30-10:30) October 22. The Living Museum will be in the AWANA game room. Continental breakfast will be served. Immediately after the worship service, we will have a Reformation Lunch in the Fellowship Hall. Mostly German food will be served.
Reformation Sunday and the sermon series on the Five Solas (“sola” means “alone” or “only”) is to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Fields of Faith Our youth will be attending the FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) sponsored evangelistic event Fields of Faith Wednesday, Oct. 11. We have had a lot of youth coming on Wednesday nights so please pray that those who do not know the Lord Jesus will get saved. In This Issue From the Pastor AWANA Clubs Events & Upcoming Dates Ministry Opportunity Youth Ministries College Ministries Contact Information
Important note: we need adult volunteers to serve as counselors (encouragers) during the event that Wednesday, October 11. There will a sign-up sheet in the foyer this Sunday where you can sign up. Thank you! ~Lakan
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The Messenger New AWANA Year Started September 6! We need your help. Please consider giving your time to help our AWANA Clubs on Wednesday nights this fall. These are the positions that we need to fill for the 2017-2018 year:
Weekly Meetings:
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Commander
Sunday School:
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T & T Director
Sunday - 9:30am Preschool-5th Grade
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Spark’s Listeners
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T & T Listeners
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Special Nights Coordinator
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Spark’s Helpers
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T & T Helpers
Extended Session: Sunday - 10:45am Birth-Preschool
The App Store for Kids Wednesdays - 6:00pm Preschool - 5th Grade During the Summer FMI: Contact Philip Cross 277-7980 or @ the Church
We have a wonderful group of kids that have the desire to know more about the Lord. Please be in prayer of how God can use you in this ministry. FMI contact Philip Cross at (325) 277-7980.
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: 10/8 Misty Fine 10/15 Preston Lewallen 10/22 Elizabeth Torbett 10/29 Cody Enck
Cami Mariano Esther Bream Katie Walker
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The Messenger REFORMATION SUNDAY 10/22/17 The Reformation is more than a fascinating period of history– it significantly impacted the formation of Western civilization. The questions reformers raised remain critical for the church today. Like the reformers, we must still discern what or who is our ultimate authority. Activities Include: Living Museum in the Awana Game Room during the Sunday School hour complete with a continental breakfast, followed by a German Meal in the Fellowship Hall after Morning Worship.
October 31 5:00 to 7 pm How YOU can help! • • • • • •
Sponsor a booth(s) for $45 each. (Forms are available in the foyer and the church office) Bring lots of individually wrapped candy for prizes. (Bring to church office or church foyer) Bake cakes, pies, cookie for the popular Cake Walk Game. Volunteer to help “man” a booth, game, or help with food. Help with Set-Up and Clean-Up. Come and bring your friends with you!
Some of the booths you can sponsor: Balloon Pop, Bowling, Cola Ring Toss, Dinosaur Dig, Fishing Booth, Frisbee Toss, Giant Slide, Grand Prize Game, Jump House, Lollipop Tree, Needle in a Haystack, Putt Putt, Softball Throw, Washer Pitching, Drinks, Food,
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The Messenger Foster Care Closet Current need: Size 4 diapers and Visa/MC gift cards You may drop your items off at the church office. “We care for the orphaned and vulnerable because we have been greatly cared for by Jesus: The gospel is our why. ~Jason Johnson Blog
Wednesday Noon Prayer Meeting 12:00 – 12:55 PM Fellowship Hall
Join us for the experience of a lifetime! Your fabulous journey will take you to the very sites where the events of the Bible took place. Nothing can compare with seeing these for yourself. 12 full days of experiencing the history of the Land and People of the Bible. This is a fully customized tour and the group will be limited in size, so don’t wait! FMI: Ken Sheppard at (214) 676-2931 or Lakan Mariano at (325) 374-2280.
Christmas for the Children’s Home in Montclova Mexico Wednesday, October 11 7:00pm San Angelo Stadium This event will see many churches and youth gathered for a time of worship, fellowship and a clear presentation of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Guest speaker will be Kevin Kirkland and the Worship will be led by Lucas West band.
Please be in prayer already for this event, that our students would be touched by the Holy Spirit and come to a saving knowledge of Jesus, and for those who already know Him, that they would experience Him in a way they never have before. Encouragers are needed for this event. Come out and pray with these individuals and help them on their journey. Contact blang@fca.org or our own Justin Kelso, interim youth minister to volunteer.
God’s Gardeners Sunday School is asking you to help bring Christmas to about 20 children. Cash donations are being accepted not only to buy Christmas gifts for the children but also to allow the home to get needed items, such as: coats, blankets, school supplies, appliances and much more. Please take a RED envelope from the Montclova table in the church foyer and return it with your donation no later than November 5 Your generosity and love for these children will be a blessing to them and to YOU! Thank you!
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The Messenger The goal of the College Ministry at College Hills is to be a place where students can join in community, study of the Word of God and enjoy life with other believers. As a church College Hills desires to Make Disciples, Who Make Disciples, Who Make Disciples... and that attitude carries very much into the life of the College Ministry.
Choices
Get Involved: Wednesdays: "Release" Bible Study & Fellowship.........6:30pm (The HUB)
College Retreat November 17 & 18 $25 per Student
Thursdays: College Free Lunch Noon to 1
Fellowship Hall
Fridays: International Students Bible Study….6:00-8:0pm (College Hills Fellowship Hall)
Sundays: Bible Study [Hebrews]..................9:30am BodyLife Small Group………..…..5:00pm Worship…………………………....10:45am BodyLife Home Groups................6:00pm
How Do I know God’s Will for My Life? Is Dating Biblical? How Do I know the Right Person for Me to Marry? How Do I know what Career to Study for & Pursue?
Youth Ministry Sundays: Bible Study - 9:30am Upstairs Youth Room Wednesdays: Outbreak - 6:00pm Upstairs Youth Room
HEART OF TEXAS CAMP & CONFERENCE CENTER BROWNWOOD, TEXAS Leaving CHBC at 5:15 p.m. 11/17 Returning at 4:00 p.m. 11/18
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The Messenger HOW TO CONTACT US: By Mail: College Hills Baptist Church
2102 Johnson Ave San Angelo TX 76904 By Phone: 325.949.5788 By Fax: 325.949.6877 By Email:
info@collegehillsbc.org
Online: www.collegehillsbc.org Look us up on:
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!
Host Homes: 208 EDINBURGH (Lakan Mariano) 2201 LIVE OAK
Led by: Jimmy Allen & Rex Stephenson
(Scott & Patsy Steele) Led by: Scott Steele & Greg Jackson
201 CHURCHILL BLVD (Sam Tracy Torbett) Led by: Philip Cross & James Reid
2102 JOHNSON @ 5 (College Room) YOUR CHURCH STAFF: Lakan Mariano: Senior Pastor Philip Cross: Family & Education Pastor
Led by: Cole Calloway Jason Fine
1516 North St ( Youth-The Kelso’s) Childcare for Birth-PreK available at church
Calendars are available on our website!
Justin Kelso: Interim Pastor to Students Micah Mariano: Worship Pastor Maggie Gonzales: Ministry Assistant CHURCH OFFICE HOURS: Monday—Thursday: 8:30AM—4:00PM Friday: 9:00AM—4:00PM Lunch Break: Noon—1:00PM
ELDERS AND DEACONS: These men are responsible for hospital visitation and are available to anyone who has needs. Elder Fred Rike…….…227-4208 Elder Andrew Siefker…212-4410 Elder Rex Stephenson....942-9537
Deacon Charles Harrison. 653-4386 Deacon Jerry Walls……...944-1876