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The Messenger YOU CAN TOUCH GOD By Lakan Mariano
When life gets very hard, our emotions can drive believers in Jesus Christ to wrong conclusions: "God! you walked off and left us, kicked our defenses to bits And stalked off angry. Come back. Oh please, come back! (Psalm 60:1, MSG). But God never walks off and leaves His children. He will never leave you nor forsake you. "But you, Lord, have given us a banner to rally to; all who love truth will rally to it; then you can deliver your beloved people" (Psalm 60:4-5, LB). God, Himself, is the believer's banner. The Israelites prevailed against the Amalekites in battle so long as Moses held God's staff up high. After they defeated their enemies, "Moses built an altar and called it The LORD is my Banner" (Exodus 17:15). Moses also saw his uplifted hands as reaching up to touch God with prayer. The psalmist knew the story, and so he cries out to God: "But you have raised a banner for those who fear you— a rallying point in the face of attack. Now rescue your beloved people. ANSWER and SAVE us by your power" (Psalm 60:4-5). In This Issue From the Pastor AWANA Clubs Events & Upcoming Dates Ministry Opportunity Youth Ministries College Ministries Contact Information
When life gets hard, and God seems distant, run to Him. You can touch God with your prayer. ~Lakan
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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: 8/6 Kira Connel 8/13 Elizabeth Torbett 8/20 Nathan Stephenson 8/27 Preston Lewallen
Misty Fine Cami Mariano Esther Bream Katie Walker
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The Messenger August 8/17: San Angelo ISD Classes Begin 8/21: Bible Training Center for Pastors Begins 8/23: ASU Move-in 8:30-12 8/26: Sunday School Training Banquet 8/27: College Welcome Lunch at noon 8/28: Angelo State University Classes Begin
Join us for a Farewell Luncheon to show our appreciation for Ryan and Kira Connel We will miss them greatly but are so excited to see what God has planned for their family! Sunday August 20th following the morning worship service in the fellowship hall. Brisket, beans and potato salad will be provided. Please bring a side dish, salad or a dessert to make our meal complete. We will have a gift tree so you can show them how much we love them and have appreciated their ministry and love given our church for many years! Bring your cards of encouragement, gift cards or monetary gift to put on the tree.
Saturday August 26, 2017 Continental Breakfast at 8:45 a.m.
Training Starts at 9:00 a.m. Followed by lunch
Sunday School Training & Banquet Fellowship Hall
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Join us for the experience of a lifetime!
We have cleaned out the library and have FREE books! Please stop by the Awana Class room and help yourself to what you need. Thank you!
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
WELCOME Y’ALL! International Students Welcome Dinner
Ken Sheppard at (214) 676-2931 or Lakan Mariano at (325) 374-2280.
Please join us for a Wedding Shower Honoring
College Hills Baptist Church 6:00 p.m. 8/31/17 Fellowship Hall (across from ASU) Join us for an evening of Texas food and fun! collegehillsbc.org or check us out on facebook!
Mabel Chote
Bride elect of Jacob Ynojosa Sunday August 13 at 12:30 p.m. College Hills Baptist Church Fellowship Hall 2102 Johnson Ave Registered at: Target & Bed, Bath & Beyond
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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
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 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