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The Messenger CHRIST OUR LIGHT By Lakan Mariano The darkness of sin and its curse paints everything in our world a drab gray, like a long endless winter night. It dampens hope, it saps your strength, and sets one on a long path of despair and gloom. We are all prisoners in this dark and stark landscape. “They will look up to heaven and down at the earth, but wherever they look, there will be trouble and anguish and dark despair. They will be thrust into the darkness” (Isaiah 8:21-22). But just when mankind seemed to have been swallowed up alive by the darkness, light breaks forth, bringing life and hope and joy.
“But there will be no gloom for those who were in distress… The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone” (Isaiah 9:1, 2). The light that the Prophet Isaiah prophesied about was no mere luminescence but the light of the Lord Jesus Christ. “In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness…” (John 1:4-5). Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life” (John 8:12). It is fitting that so much of our Christmas traditions involves lights. For the incarnation of the Second Person of the Triune God signals for us the seriousness of God in fulfilling His promise of redeeming mankind, of dispelling the darkness of sin and its curse by what Jesus would eventually do at the cross. And when a person responds to Christ by faith Christ’s very life is the light that shines forth in and through the believer. I pray that you we will see Christ for who he is, the Light of the world, the Light that dispels the darkness of our sins and the darkness of hopelessness. I pray that we will see Christ as the Light that leads us daily as believers until we are finally home. In This Issue “The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of From the Pastor God gives it light, and the Lamb is its lamp. The nations will walk by its AWANA Clubs light” (Revelation 21:23-24). Events & Upcoming Dates Ministry Opportunity Youth Ministries College Ministries Contact Information
May the light of Jesus bring you life, and hope, and joy. May His light bring out the God-colors in the world around you. May the light of Christ fill your hearts with a joy that is inexpressible and full of glory. ~Lakan
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The Messenger Foster Care Closet Word of our Foster Closet is getting out and it is being used more frequently! It is so exciting to see God work through our Closet to touch the lives of children and adults alike. We have helped 13 kiddos already this month!
Weekly Meetings:
If you are interested in helping out with the Foster Closet contact Rhiannon Kelso (325-234-0452) or Michelle Smith (325-656-0208) Ways to help: labeling shelves, sorting clothes, folding/tagging clothes, tagging items, meeting families for pick up/delivery of items.
Sunday School: Sunday - 9:30am Preschool-5th Grade Extended Session: Sunday - 10:45am Birth-Preschool
Current need: strollers and gift cards to Walmart, Marshall’s, Burke’s, and Ross.
Summer Activities for Kids Wednesdays - 6:00pm
*************** “We care for the orphaned and vulnerable because we have been greatly cared for by Jesus: The gospel is our why. ~Jason Johnson Blog
FMI: Contact Philip Cross 277-7980 or @ the Church
Decorations If you have decorations you are no longer using or are going to replace please consider donating them to the church. We would like to reuse , repurpose and revive what we have. You may drop them off at the church office. Thank you!
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: 12/23
Nathan Stephenson
Jessalyn Cherry
12/30
Emma Henderson
Lindsay Mariano
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The Messenger Christmas Season Schedule December 23 Sunday School at 9:30 am Morning Worship at 10:45 am December 24 Christmas Eve Service at 5 p.m. December 24 & 25 Office Closed Merry Christmas! Family Week (No classes this week) December 30 Sunday School at 9:30 am Morning Worship at 10:45 am January 1, 2019 Office Closed
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Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for Foreign Missions College Hills Baptist Church Goal $10,000 Received to Date: $5,584.30
Happy New Year (Office Closed) Biblical Training Centre for Pastors (BTCP) begins, Fellowship Hall Precept Upon Precept 2019 begins, Fellowship Hall Stacey Stephenson Parents 50th Wedding Anniversary Party, Fellowship Hall Elder Meeting Men’s Breakfast Sunday School Leaders & workers Meeting Baptist Student Ministry Free Lunch (See Trevor to sign up to help) Impact Weekend, Disciple NOW
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The Messenger For the Pregnancy Help Center Wednesday 12/19 6:00 p.m. This time of the year as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, we would also like to give to others. Below is a list of items that the Pregnancy Help Center requested items: Baby lotion, baby wipes, baby shampoo Disposable Diapers size NB to Size 6 Baby Bottles (new) Crib Sheets (new or gently used) Purex Laundry Soap
Infant Clothing Size NB to 18-24 months Bouncy Seats (new or gently used) Pacifiers (new) Preemie & NB boy & girl clothes baby blankets
Please have your Awana Clubber bring as many of these items as possible to our Baby Shower on December 19th. We would also like to invite you, the parents, to come and join in the fun. There will be games, prizes, and of course cake and punch.
Ladies Retreat
“It’s Him, Not Me!” March 1 to 3 2019 Tech Retreat Center * Junction, Texas Cost is $150.00 for 2 nights $50.00 deposit can be given at any time. (Great gift option) Please save the date & put down your deposit! Further details will follow. For More Information: Patsy Steele
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Get Involved: Wednesdays: "Release" Bible Study & Fellowship ........................6:30pm (at the Hub)
Fridays:
Youth Ministry Sundays: Bible Study - 9:30am Upstairs Youth Room Wednesdays: Outbreak - 6:00pm
English International Bible Study 6:00-8:00pm (College Hills Fellowship Hall)
Sundays: Bible Study …………....... 9:30am Worship…………...….......10:45am BodyLife College Home Group…6:00pm (Calloway’s)
Wednesday 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 New Years Party Sunday December 30th, 12pm-2:30pm Food provided. Bring your own Board Game! FMI: See Trevor
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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: 1223 JUNE LANE (TOM & ESTHER BREAM) AT 5PM LED BY TOM BREAM 2201 LIVE OAK (Scott & Patsy Steele) at 6 pm Led by Scott Steele & Greg Jackson 3229 CANYON CREEK DR (Rex A& Stacy Stephenson) at 6pm Led by: Jimmy Allen & Rex Stephenson
YOUR CHURCH STAFF: Lakan Mariano: Senior Pastor Philip Cross: Family & Education Pastor
201 CHURCHILL BLVD (Sam Tracy Torbett) at 6pm Led by: Philip Cross & James Reid 305 S. GARRETT ST (College) at 6pm Led by: Cole Calloway Childcare for Birth-PreK available at church nursery
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