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The Messenger TASTES OF GLORIOUS JOY The hardships of life are no fun at all. Hardships can be due to simply us being part of a fallen world. Or, for believers in Jesus Christ, they may be the result of God’s discipline. Either way, they are no fun at all. When times are tough, it’s hard to sing. And when we do sing, we sing sad songs.
But God doesn’t leave us in the pit of despair. For the Jewish exiles, He promised their return to Jerusalem. But His promise looked beyond their return to a future that is gloriously joyful. “The LORD will deliver Jacob... They will come and shout for joy on the heights of Zion; they will rejoice in the bounty of the LORD… they will be like a well-watered garden, and they will sorrow no more. Then young women will dance and be glad, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into gladness; I will give them comfort and joy instead of sorrow” (Jeremiah 31:11, 12, 13). Singing and dancing and rejoicing will be ours forever when Jesus returns. But believers in Jesus Christ don’t have to wait for the future to get a taste of that glorious joy. That glorious joy is yours today. “Though you have not seen Christ, you love Him. Though you do not now see Him, you believe in Him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory” (1 Peter 1:8). This glorious joy will make you sing joyfully even when life is hard because you understand Jesus rules the universe and rules your life and He cares for you and loves you. And nothing, absolutely nothing, can separate you from the love of God that is Christ Jesus our Lord (Romans 8:39). -Lakan
In This Issue From the Pastor AWANA Clubs Events & Upcoming Dates Ministry Opportunity Youth Ministries College Ministries
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The Messenger New AWANA Year Coming Soon! 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:
Weekly Meetings:
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Commander
Sunday School:
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T & T Director
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
The App Store for Kids Wednesdays - 6:00pm Preschool - 5th Grade During the Summer 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: 7/30 Emma Henderson 8/6 Kira Connel 8/13 Elizabeth Torbett 8/20 Nathan Stephenson
Ashley Minor Misty Fine Cami Mariano Esther Bream
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July
Baby Shower by mail honoring:
Mackenzie and Allen Fette and Baby Travis (born June 12th) 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.
7/30 - 8/2: Pre-Teen Camp
August 8/17– SAISD Begins 8/21: BTCP Begins 8/23: ASU Move-in 8:30-12 8/26: Sunday School Training Banquet 8/27: College Welcome Lunch at noon 8/28: ASU Begins
Preteen Camp: July 30-August 2 FMI: Speak with Philip Cross Highland Lakes Camp Spicewood, TX
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The Messenger Join us for the experience of a lifetime! 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.
Your fabulous journey will take you to the very sites 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.
Youth Ministry Sundays: Bible Study - 9:30am Upstairs Youth Room
Wednesdays: Outbreak - 6:00pm Upstairs Youth Room
FMI: Contact Ryan Connel (325) 227-1778 or contact the Church
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The Messenger 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.
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 7/30/17 Vision Casting & Budget Workshop Lunch Provided for all team leaders and their families Immediately after morning worship Fellowship Hall
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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)
Led by: Jimmy Allen & Rex Stephenson
2639 PARKVIEW (J.T. & Michelle Smith) Led by: Andrew Siefker 2201 LIVE OAK
(Scott & Patsy Steele) Led by: Scott Steele & Greg Jackson
6706 GRAND CANAL (James & Nina Reid) YOUR CHURCH STAFF: Lakan Mariano: Senior Pastor
2102 JOHNSON @ 5 (College Room)
Led by: Philip Cross
Led by: Ryan Connel
Childcare for Birth-PreK available at church nursery
Philip Cross: Family & Education Pastor
Calendars are available on our website!
Ryan Connel: 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