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The Messenger MEN ARE WIMPS I don’t know how they do it. The Bible, speaking to husbands, says, “live with your wives in an understanding way, as with someone weaker, since she is a woman” (1 Peter 3:7). I often paraphrase the part about a woman being weaker as “being more delicate,” like fine china. Men are like camping dishes, they are hard to break physically. But there is a part of women that defies the strength of muscles. I have been home the last two days with aches and pains and fever. I have lied around, fallen asleep everywhere-- on the recliner, in front of the computer, in the back porch.. Just as I was feeling sorry for myself, I thought about our daughter Rachel. Just a couple of weeks ago, she had similar symptoms but she still took care of Nehemiah and Emberly, still did the regular housework. Our daughter-in-law Cami was very sick recently and she still managed to take care of the kids and her other housework. I have never heard our other daughter-in-law, Lindsay, complain about caring for Adrie and the young girl she was keeping when she was sick. Muscle-for-muscle, yes, men are stronger. But when men get sick, we become like big babies. These women, who are the “weaker partner,” often times exhibit a strength that defies their physical and physiological make up. I don’t know how they do it. I was in the delivery room for all our three children. I didn’t see how Kim did it. She relied on me quoting her scriptures when she was in incredible pain. I wasn’t very helpful. “How beautiful you are, my darling! Oh, how beautiful! Your eyes behind your veil are doves. Your hair is like a flock of goats descending from the hills of Gilead…” (Song of Solomon 4:1) Afterwards, I thought about how Kim was. “She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. In This Issue Her children arise and call her blessed; From the Pastor her husband also, and he praises her” (Proverbs 31:25-28).
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I say the same thing about Rachel, Cami, and Lindsay. Most of us men are such wimps when it comes to pain that God was very wise in letting women have babies. If God had chosen the men to have babies, there wouldn’t be a lot of being fruitful and multiplying. -Lakan
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The Messenger 5/3/17: Grand Prix Work Night Silent Auction for T&T Weekly Meetings: Sunday School: Sunday - 9:30am Preschool-5th Grade Extended Session: Sunday - 10:45am Birth-Preschool AWANA Clubs: Wednesdays - 6:00pm Preschool - 5th Grade During the school year FMI: Contact Philip Cross 277-7980 or @ the Church
AWANA Clubs Wednesdays 6-7:30pm PreK-5th Grade Runs Concurrent with the School Year
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: 5-7 Rhiannon Kelso Jessalyn Cherry 5-14 Gina Puckett Kaylee Rutherford 5-21 Rachel Calloway Victoria Elder
Preteen Garage Sale: May 5 & 6 8am –1pm Preteen Camp: July 30-August 2 FMI: Speak with Philip Cross
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The Messenger CVBA Senior Adult Singing
Mother’s Day Breakfast Celebration Sunday May 14th at 9am Join us in the Fellowship Hall as we honor the important ladies in our lives. Bring the entire family.
If you would like to participate in a relaxed, fun evening of fellowship and worship with family across the CVBA, come to
Belmore Baptist (1214 South Bell @ Medina Dr) at 6:00pm on Monday, May 1st and you are sure to experience a blessing as we bless God in song!
Mantastic! 2017 Men’s retreat “Come, take your manliness to the next level!”
May 28-June 2 For Men (9th Grade & Up)
Cost: $150 Each 4/30/17: $50 Due (non-refundable deposit) Remainder due by May 28, 2017 FMI: Speak with Justin Kelso
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The Messenger College Tension Breaker Made to Order Pancakes Fellowship and Relaxation
5/7: College Graduate Recognition
6-9pm
5/13: ASU Graduation
Join us in the Fellowship Hall Bring a Friend
5/14: Mother’s Day - Church-wide Breakfast
5/21: High School Graduate Recognition 5/27: SAISD Graduations 5/28-6/2: Men’s Retreat (Pagosa Springs, CO) 5/29: Memorial Day– Church Office closed 6/12 - 6/16: Southside VBS 6/18: Father’s Day - Church-wide Breakfast 6/24 - 6/30: Youth Mission Trip in Colorado Springs 7/10 - 7/14: Northside VBS
Youth Summer Mission Trip
Youth Ministry Sundays: Bible Study - 9:30am Upstairs Youth Room
Wednesdays: Outbreak - 6:00pm Upstairs Youth Room
FMI: Contact Ryan Connel 325 227-2778 or contact the Church
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The Messenger Join us in praying, as we seek to fill the Administrative Assistant ministry position. We are now accepting applications. If you or someone you know would like to apply, please direct them to the church office or our website. Thank you!
Get Involved: Mondays: College Ladies’ Group ……………………..6 :00pm… 30 Clare Dr.
Wednesdays: "Release" Bible Study & Fellowship.........6:30pm (The HUB)
Thursdays: Ask Me Anything Free Lunch.....11:30am-1:30pm (College Hills 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
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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)
2639 PARKVIEW (J.T. & Michelle Smith) Led by: Andrew Siefker 2201 LIVE OAK
YOUR CHURCH STAFF: Lakan Mariano: Senior Pastor Philip Cross: Family & Education Pastor
(Scott & Patsy Steele) Led by: Scott Steele & Greg Jackson
6706 GRAND CANAL (James & Nina Reid) 2102 JOHNSON @ 5 (College Room)
Led by: Philip Cross
Led by: Ryan Connel
Childcare for Birth-PreK available at church nursery
Ryan Connel: Pastor to Students
May Calendars are available on our website!
Micah Mariano: Worship Pastor
Position Open: Ministry Assistant CHURCH OFFICE HOURS: Monday—Thursday: 8:30AM—4:00PM Friday: 9:00AM—4:00PM Lunch Break: Noon—1:00PM
Led by: Jimmy Allen & Rex Stephenson
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