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The Messenger NO PAYBACK It is silly to think that if someone gave you a big beautiful mansion worth gazillions of dollars you would be able to pay him back from the change in your pocket. The gift of salvation is like that. It is silly to think we can pay God back for sending His Son Jesus Christ to die on the cross for us. If you want to show your gratitude to God for all His blessings in your life, Psalm 116 gives us some ideas: 1. "I’ll lift high the cup of salvation—a toast to God!" (v. 13a, MSG). Appreciation for God and His blessings will ooze out of our life--our conversations, our thoughts, and all our interaction with other people.
2. "I’ll pray in the name of God" (v. 13b, MSG). I will be quick to the draw when it comes to prayer. It will not be positive thoughts I send someone, or a prayer to whichever god is out there. It will be directed to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Christians don't snuggle with other gods. 3. "I’ll complete what I promised God I’d do" (v. 4a, MSG). If you committed to spend daily time with God, to be involved in a small group community, to tithe regularly, or to share Christ with friends and loved ones, gratitude for all of God's goodness drives us to fulfill those promises. Not just so we can keep those promises, but because we are recognizing that doing those things open us up for more of the joy we have and allow others to In This Issue From the Pastor join us in that joy. AWANA Clubs Events & Upcoming Dates Ministry Opportunity Youth Ministries College Ministries Contact Information
Gratitude and joy are two rivers that flow from the hearts of believers and gush out of us for God's praise. -Lakan
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Weekly Meetings: Sunday School: Sunday - 9:30am Preschool-5th Grade
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
Join us on July 16th for a very entertaining children’s fundraiser. We will be serving hamburger meals by donation, and we will also be putting on a Talent and Talentless Show. You can sign up to be in the show in the Foyer or in the office. The lunch and the show will be held in the Fellowship Hall immediately after church. We hope to see you all there!
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: 7/16 Gina Puckett 7/23 Rachel Calloway 7/30 Emma Henderson 8/6 Kira Connel
Kaylee Rutherford Victoria Elder Ashley Minor Misty Fine
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7/16: Talent and Talentless Show: Children’s Fundraiser
Baby Shower by mail honoring:
Mackenzie and Allen Fette and Baby Travis (born June 12th)
7/20 - 7/23: HEB Camp
7/30 - 8/2: Pre-Teen Camp
Daughter and Son-in-law of Bob and Helen Shanafelt
Lacey and Raymond Campbell and baby Evelyn (due in Sept) Daughter and Son-in-law of Mark and Shelly Emmons
We will be collecting Walmart gift cards for these 2 families from now until Sunday, July 30th. You may bring your gifts by the church office or give them to Kira Connel or Stacy Stephenson. We will mail them on Monday, July 31st.
Preteen Camp: July 30-August 2 FMI: Speak with Philip Cross Highland Lakes Camp Spicewood, TX
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The Reformation is more than a fascinating period of history– it significantly impacted the formation of Western civilization. The questions reformers raised remain critical for the church today. Like the reformers, we must still discern what or who is our ultimate authority. Starting Monday, June 5th, we will be studying the history of the church. We would like for you to join us at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall for this engaging class.
Join us for the experience of a lifetime! Your fabulous journey will take you to the very sited where the events of the Bible took place. Nothing can compare with seeing these for yourself. 12 full days of experiencing the history of the Land and People of the Bible. This is a fully customized tour and the group will be limited in size, so don’t wait!
To register, or FMI, please contact Ken Sheppard at (214) 676-2931 or Lakan Mariano at (325) 374-2280.
Foster Closet Work Day: Saturday, July 29th @ 8a.m. We are cleaning out the library to make room for our new foster care closet outreach. We need some help with moving things in and out of this room. Please make plans to help so we can bless children in our community who are in need.
HEB Camp: July 20-23 FMI: Contact Ryan Connel
Sundays: Bible Study - 9:30am Upstairs Youth Room
(325) 227-1778
Youth Ministry Wednesdays: Outbreak - 6:00pm Upstairs Youth Room
FMI: Contact Ryan Connel (325) 227-1778 or contact the Church
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Get Involved: Wednesdays: "Release" Bible Study & Fellowship.........6:30pm (The HUB)
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
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