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The Messenger SEEING THE BIG PICTURE By Lakan Mariano When God says, “give thanks in all circumstances,” (1 Thessalonians 5:18) it may seem like an unsympathetic, even callous, command. But it is not. God understands the struggles and the heartaches we go through. But he wants us to see the big picture of what he is doing in redeeming believers in Jesus Christ. When we see the big picture of redemption, from the fall of man, to Jesus’ finished work at the cross, to the future glory we will experience, we can give thanks in all circumstances. I am not thankful that Kim died. I miss her every single day. But I am thankful that God was the one who was in charge of every single day of her life. I am thankful for his wonderful grace in sustaining us through her illness. I am thankful for the laughter and the joy the Lord gave us even when times were tough. I am thankful for the very precious gift of thirty some odd years of knowing Kim. I am thankful for our children and their spouses and our grandchildren that God blessed Kim and me with. I am thankful for the Lord giving me a small taste through our marriage of the deliciousness of what we will have in the future with Jesus. I am thankful that “Death has been swallowed up in victory” (1 Corinthians 15:54), that death no longer has the last say. That victory is the believer’s, and the Victor, Jesus Christ, walks with you in the valleys and the mountain tops and the thickets and the wilderness and in the storms. That is why believers can give thanks in all circumstances. Christ’s presence and all the blessings that his presence brings are so great that giving thanks in all circumstances makes sense. In This Issue From the Pastor AWANA Clubs Events & Upcoming Dates Ministry Opportunity Youth Ministries College Ministries Contact Information
But it is not the only thing we are to experience, so we are also commanded to “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). When we take our eyes off our troubles long enough to see the big picture of what Jesus is doing from Genesis 1:1 to Revelation 22:21, we will rejoice, we will pray, and we will give thanks in all circumstances. ~ Lakan
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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: 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 Awana Clubs for Kids Wednesdays - 6:00pm 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: 12/03 Misty Fine 12/10 Preston Lewallen 12/17 Elizabeth Torbett 12/24 Cody Enck
Cami Mariano Esther Bream Katie Walker
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The Messenger Foster Care Closet Current need:
December 12/3 through 12/10 Lottie Moon Week of Prayer for International Missions
12/12 CHBC Christmas Open House 12/13 Youth Christmas Party
Bedding…sheets, 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
12/17 Still Young Adults Christmas Party 12/18 BTCP Christmas Party 6:00 p.m. 12/19 God’s Gardeners Christmas Party 12/20 Love & Joy Class Christmas Party 11:30 a.m. Zentner’s Daughter
Wednesday Noon Prayer Meeting 12:00 – 12:55 PM Fellowship Hall
12/24 Morning Worship
12/24 Christmas Eve Evening Worship 12/25 & 26 Church Office Closed for the Holiday 12/25 through 12/30 Family Week, No Activities at the church this week
Señores & Señoritas Join us for our
Annual Christmas Open House Tuesday December 12
Replenish Ladies Retreat
“Live As Children of Light” Ephesians 5:8b March 2, 3, & 4th 2018 Texas Tech Retreat Center Junction Texas
Speaker: Patsy Steele Cost: $125.00 ($50 Deposit due by 1/28/18
10:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m. College Hills Baptist Church Office Mexican Stack is on the menu. Bring a dessert!
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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. We still have a few tags available in the church office! All gifts tags must be back & paid for by Friday December 1 at House of Faith Thank you to all that donated and sponsored these children!
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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