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The Messenger WHEN YOUR PRAYERS DON'T SEEM TO WORK By Lakan Mariano
There are times when your prayers feel like they don't work. “I cry out to God; yes, I shout. Oh, that God would listen to me! When I was in deep trouble, I searched for the LORD. All night long I prayed, with hands lifted toward heaven, but my soul was not comforted” (Psalm 77:1-2). Have you been there? Are you there right now? You know God's promises to you as a follower of Jesus Christ, but right now those promises seem empty. Your troubles have robbed you of sleep, and you have forgotten what rest feels like. “LORD, you don’t let me sleep. I am too distressed even to pray! Has the LORD rejected me forever?” (Psalm 77:4, 7).
When your prayers feel empty, remember who God is. Call to mind what how He shepherded His people in the wilderness. “But then I recall all you have done, O Lord; I remember your wonderful deeds of long ago... You are the God of great wonders! You demonstrate your awesome power among the nations...” (Psalm 77:11-14). Make a list of who you are to God: He calls you His beloved, He chose you before He threw down the foundations of the world (Ephesians 1:4), He chose you to proclaim to the world His excellencies (1 Peter 2:9), His Holy Spirit set you apart for salvation and to share in Christ's glory at His appearing (2 Thessalonians 2:13-14). In This Issue
From the Pastor AWANA Clubs Events & Upcoming Dates
If Christ is your savior and God, know that God has loved you from eternity past and you can rest secure in your glorious future. When your prayers don't seem to work, stand firm on who Christ is and who you are in Christ.
Ministry Opportunity Youth Ministries College Ministries Contact Information
~Lakan
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Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. For Children from 4 years old to 5th Grade
Weekly Meetings: Sunday School: Sunday - 9:30am Preschool-5th Grade Extended Session: Sunday - 10:45am Birth-Preschool Summer Activities for Kids Wednesdays - 6:00pm FMI: Contact Philip Cross 277-7980 or @ the Church
Children’s Choir Practice November 7 5:30 p.m. Awana Room
Thanksgiving Meal 11/18/18 Schedule: 9:00 am Breakfast snacks in the foyer 10:00 Morning Worship Service with Special Guest: Andrew Calvert After morning worship, join us for a Thanksgiving Meal In the fellowship hall Tickets available now! $4.00 each to help defray the cost of the catered meal. Turkey & dressing, mashed potatoes/ gravy. We ask those whose last name begins with: A-M Bring side dishes to share N-Z Bring desserts to share
Practice will continue through the month of November! FMI: Esther Bream
Tickets on sale November 4!
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.
11/11 11/18 11/25 12/2
Extended Session Schedule: Emma Henderson Lindsay Mariano Rachel Calloway Victoria Elder Misty Fine Cami Mariano Preston Lewallen Esther Bream
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Home for the Holidays Saturday 11/10/18 6:00 p.m. Cost: $8.50 Tickets on Sale now! Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Awana Room
Couples Shower In honor of
Blake Weber & Bamma Strohmeyer Sunday November 17 3 to 5 CHBC Fellowship Hall 2102 Johnson Ave
Guest Speaker: Gwyn Rosser
Registered at Target & Amazon
Ladies high school and over you are welcome to join us as we usher in the Holidays with an evening of fun, inspiration and fellowship.
Ladies Dinner Out
Silent auction, dinner, games, & prizes.
Meats, beverages and dinner rolls will be provided. CHBC members purchasing tickets will be asked to sign up to bring a favorite holiday side dish or dessert with a copy of the recipe to share.
Monday November 19th La Chilanga at 6:00 p.m. Please RSVP to Debra Miller 325-656-4697
Saturday November 17 at 7:00 a.m.
Proceeds from event will support Women’s Ministry and the Spring 2019 Retreat FMI: Patsy Steele or Laura Jackson
College Hills Baptist Church 2102 Johnson Ave San Angelo TExsas
CURRENT NEEDS: Current need School age girl’s clothes (ages 6-10) Visa/Mastercard & Walmart gift cards are always welcome and helpful. Thank you for giving so we can help!
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The Messenger Operation Christmas Child Join us in spreading the love of God in a tangible way! 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
Toys • Toy cars • Jump ropes • Yo-yos • Toys that light up and make noise (with extra batteries)
Accessories • socks • hats • sunglasses • Hairclips • Jewelry, watches • Flashlights with extra batteries
School Supplies • Pens, pencils, & sharpeners • Crayons, markers • Notebooks, paper • Coloring & picture books • Solar calculators
Non Liquid Hygiene Items • toothbrushes • Bar soap • Washcloths • Combs
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 11, 2018!
Christmas for the Children’s Home in Montclova Mexico 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 more. Please take a RED envelope from the Montclova table in the church foyer.
Monthly Mission Prayer Time Thursday November 8 At 6:00 p.m. The Smith Home 2639 Parkview Dr Bring a snack to share. Everyone is welcome. FMI: Contact Chel, Stacy, or Connie
Ladies Cookie Drive
Friday November 30 Fellowship Hall 6:00 p.m. FMI: Laura Jackson
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Get Involved: Wednesdays: "Release" Bible Study & Fellowship ........................6:30pm (at the Hub)
Fridays: English International Bible Study 6:00-8:00pm (College Hills Fellowship Hall)
Youth Ministry Sundays: Bible Study - 9:30am Upstairs Youth Room Wednesdays: Outbreak - 6:00pm
Youth Bake Sale
Sundays: Bible Study …………....... 9:30am Worship…………...….......10:45am BodyLife College Home Group…6:00pm (Calloway’s)
Wednesday Noon Prayer Meeting 12:00 – 12:55 PM Room Behind the Church Office “Call on me when you are in trouble, and I will rescue you, and you will give me glory” (Psalm 50:15).
Youth Bake Sale: December 16th during church. Support the Youth by buying desserts. Cut down on holiday baking!”
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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: info@collegehillsbc.org
Online: www.collegehillsbc.org
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: 2201 LIVE OAK (SCOTT & PATSY STEELE) Led by Scott Steele & Greg Jackson 208 EDINBURGH (Lakan Mariano) Led by: Jimmy Allen & Rex Stephenson 201 CHURCHILL BLVD (Sam Tracy Torbett) Led by: Philip Cross & James Reid
YOUR CHURCH STAFF: Lakan Mariano: Senior Pastor Philip Cross: Family & Education Pastor
305 S. GARRETT ST (College) Led by: Cole Calloway Childcare for Birth-PreK available at church nursery
Calendars are available on our website!
Trevor Hanson: Student Pastor Micah Mariano: 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