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The Messenger EXPERIENCING JESUS IN THE ORDINARY By Lakan Mariano While driving recently, I turned the radio on trying to find some good preaching when I heard a radio preacher bellow, “Do something spectacular for God! You cannot be satisfied with your ordinary life, live an extraordinary life!” I was once at a pastors’ meeting where the theme was Caleb’s plea to Joshua: “Give me this mountain which the LORD promised me at that time!” (Joshua 14:12). We were then all asked, “Have you asked God for your mountain?” What was one man’s plea (Caleb’s) became a universal mantra for success. Peter, James, and John had a mountain top experience when they saw the Lord Jesus transformed into his glory. Elijah had his mountain top experience when he defeated the priests of Baal at Mt. Carmel. But most of the Christian life is lived out in the valleys. While Jesus was present with his disciples on the mountain top, he was also present with them when they feared for their lives in the midst of a storm in the Sea of Galilee. While God was with Elijah on the mountain top, he was also present with him when he felt exhausted, all alone, and running for his life. Mountain top experiences are wonderful. But most of our lives will be lived out in the valleys. Christ is not only present in the spectacular. Christ is also present in the ordinary things in life, like changing diapers, cooking a meal for your family, going to work, tending to an independent toddler. Christ is present not only when you were blown off your socks at a worship service but also in the week-in, week-out simple singing of songs of worship and listening to God’s Word preached. Jesus said, “Remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age” (Matthew 28:20). If you know Christ as your savior, he is always with you. On the mountain tops. And in the valleys. Jesus is with you until the end of the age. ~ Lakan
In This Issue From the Pastor AWANA Clubs Events & Upcoming Dates Ministry Opportunity Youth Ministries College Ministries Contact Information
Still time to get your tickets! Schedule November 12, 2017 9:30 am Continental Breakfast in the foyer area 10:00 am Morning Service with special guest”
Steven Gerr, www.sojournerministries.com Thanksgiving Lunch immediately after the Worship service. Plan to be here and invite a friend!
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The Messenger 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: •
Commander
Weekly Meetings:
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T & T Director
Sunday School:
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Spark’s Listeners
Sunday - 9:30am Preschool-5th Grade
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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: 11/12 Gina Puckett 11/19 Rachel Calloway 11/26 Emma Henderson 12/03 Misty Fine
Kaylee Rutherford Victoria Elder Ashley Minor Cami Mariano
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Choices College Retreat November 17 & 18 $25 per Student
Thanksgiving Meal 11/12/17 Schedule: 9:00 am Breakfast snacks in the foyer 10:00
Morning Worship Service with Special Guest: Steven Gerr, www.sojournerministries.com
After morning worship, join us for a Thanksgiving Meal In the fellowship hall Tickets still available!!! $4.00 each to help defray the cost of the McGowen’s catered meal. Turkey & dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy.
Help us complete our meal! We ask those whose last name begins with: A-M Bring side dishes to share N-Z Bring desserts to share
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? 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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Our AWANA kids are collecting items for Operation Christmas Child again this year. You may bring items to help fill up the shoeboxes for children all over the world.
Christmas 2017 $25.00 will buy one gift for a child, youth or a toddler. These gifts will go to students at Crockett or Glenn. How to help: 1)Choose a gift tag from the House of Faith board, return the tag and your $25.00 to the church office. OR 2) Mail or drop off you $25 to House of Faith in the addressed envelopes provided.
You can also donate money to help send the boxes. Each box costs $9 to ship
All gifts tags must be back & or paid for by Friday December 1.
We sent 50 boxes last year lets beat that this year! Each clubber will receive 1 share for each item brought
The deadline to bring your items will be Wednesday November 8th Some suggested items for the boxes: Toys (non-Violent)
Stuffed Animals
Dolls
Socks
Clothes
School Supplies
Hair Clips
Toiletries
Jewelry
Flashlights & Batteries
Foster Care Closet Current need: Bedding‌sheets, pillowcases, blankets, pillows for all ages. Visa/Mastercard, Walmart, Target gift cards Are always welcome and useful “We care for the orphaned and vulnerable because we have been greatly cared for by Jesus: The gospel is our why. ~Jason Johnson Blog
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Get Involved: Wednesdays: "Release" Bible Study & Fellowship.........6:30pm (The HUB)
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 (The Kelso’s 1516 North St)
Youth Ministry Sundays: Bible Study - 9:30am Upstairs Youth Room Wednesdays: Outbreak - 6:00pm Upstairs Youth Room
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.
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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