The Messenger Co llege Hi l ls Baptist Church Volume 4 , Issue 19 May 13 , 2014

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From the Pastor

From the Pastor continued

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reDiscover the Joy of Family 3

Grace Based Parenting Conference 4

Children’s Ministry Info 5

PreTeen Camp Info

Upcoming Events!

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Youth Ministry Info

College Ministry Info

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Contact Information

Ministries Information

Widows’ Banquet

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We Can Trust Christ "LORD, You are good and You do good. Teach me Your statutes!"

Psalm 119:68 "John" stood frozen. His six-foot five-inch frame filled the door of the church office. His massive shoulders sagged and dread was written all over his face. I walked up to him and asked him what was the matter. He muttered something about a doctor's visit, results, and advanced pancreatic cancer. A friend called me to pray with her dying daughter, a mother of two little boys. I did not recognize the daughter when I walked in to her

bedroom. Her illness and the treatment she was receiving had disfig-ured her face. I talked to her about the goodness of God and His care for her and I prayed with her.

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We Can Trust Christ (continued from page 1)

"John" died within six months of his diagnosis. I still see the "dying" mother of the two little boys around San Angelo. Twenty one years later. We are tempted to think that God acts arbitrarily. We cannot seem to figure out His criteria for how He answers prayers. Our temptation is to try to reduce God to formulas. A friend with a debili-tating disease told me that she is not "receiving" her illness, that she is "coming against it." Some try to muster "enough faith" within them to escape their dilemma. Many are pushed off the cliff of des-pair after being told that if they only had enough faith, their loved one would not have died.

God is not easily managed. God's ways are not easily graphed and therefore are predicted. The psalmist struggled watching the wicked succeed while the righteous suffer. "My feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold. For I envied the arrogant... Surely in vain I have kept my heart pure when I saw the prosperity of the wicked" (Psalm 73:2-3, 13). Habakkuk not only complained that God put up with the wickedness of His people but then would use a peo-ple more ruthless and wicked than them to discipline them. God said, "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my

ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts" (Isaiah 55:9). When we cannot make sense of our world and our life, believers can trust our God, the Lord Jesus Christ, for "You are good and you do good. Teach me your statutes!" This dec-laration is sandwiched between two verses from the midst of a storm: "Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word" (119:67). And, "It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees" (119:71). When life does not make sense we hang on to God. When our pray-ers seem to be adrift in a sea of confusion and doubt we hang on to His Word. "Don’t think these teachings are not important. They are your life!" (Deuteronomy 32:47). You can trust Christ and His Word. He is faithful. He is good. And He loves you.

Lakan

Sunday morning series:

May 18th: Traps and Snares: Avoiding Pitfalls in Marriage May 25th: Re-engaging: Rebuilding a Broken Home June 1st: Parenting in Grace June 8th: Leaving a Godly Legacy June 15th: Will the Real Men Please Stand Up?

I t ’s n e v e r t o o e a r l y t o s t a r t r a i s i n g t r u l y g r e a t k i d s . . . a n d i t ’s n e v e r t o o l a t e .

Every Parent wants to raise great kids, yet often we fall short of our dreams. Sometimes we’re just too busy and distracted. Some of us had less than ideal role models. Some of us are working at it, but we just don’t have a good game plan. Are you willing to invest one day in order to empower your kids... forever? With God’s help and a plan, you can raise truly great kids. This conference is a grace-based, character-driven model to nurture con-fident and cooperative kids-and have a great time in the process.

Parenting is the biggest job you will ever do. Give it your best.

This fun, fast-paced conference delves into:

What it takes to raise kids in the midst of busy lives.

Practical ways to take the fear out and put the fun back into parenting

Preparing your child’s heart to re-ceive God’s plan

Turning heartache to hope with your rebellious child

How to bring out the best in your strong-willed child

Creating an environment of love and respect

Giving your child tools to practically deal with their culture

How to lead your child to be a great adult

When it comes to parenting, the days are long... but the years are short.

WEEKLY MEETINGS: Sunday School: AWANA Clubs: Sundays at 9:30AM Wednesdays at 6:00PM Classes for all ages Preschool—5th Grade Preschool—5th Grade FMI: Contact Philip Cross at 277-7980 or the Church office 949-5788

AWANA CLUBS MEET WEDNESDAYS 6-7:30PM ALL STUDENTS K-5TH GRADE ARE WELCOME!

AWANA stands for "approved workmen are not ashamed" . This won-derful, international children's program provides a clear, consistent presenta-tion of the gospel through Bible memory – our cornerstone • Circle games exclusive to Awana • A fun approach to learning God’s Word • Leadership training that is second to none • The church leaders of tomorrow trained to serve today • Evangelistic focus designed to reach unchurched youth and their families

AWANA Clubs Wednesday, May 14th— Silent Auction

Children’s Choir: Wednesdays 5-6PM (meal included). For Grades K-5th *Choir resumes in the Fall!

PreTeen Camp This camp is for those who have completed 3rd-6th grade

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May 23rd, Date Night Out! We are offering (free of charge) childcare (birth thru 5th grade) on Friday, May 23rd, from 5:30-8PM here at the church so you and your spouse can have a night out! To take advantage of the childcare, please call the church office by Wednesday, May 21st, at 4PM.

Coming Soon: 18th—AWANA Awards Day During 10:45am Worship 21st—AWANA Grand Prix & End of Year Celebration 6PM in the Fellowship Hall 25th—High School Graduation Recognitions During 10:45am Worship Log Cabin Senior Retreat for Those entering 6th grade thru those just graduating and their parents 12:45—8PM. FMI: contact Ryan Connel 26th—Church offices closed for Memorial Day

YOUTH MINISTRIES

Sunday School: Sundays at 9:30AM CHBC Upstairs Home Groups: Sundays at 6:00PM Various Homes Outbreak: Wednesdays at 6:00PM CHBC Upstairs

FMI: Contact Ryan Connel 325-277-1778 or 325-949-5788 ryan@collegehillsbc.org

Weekly Meetings

June 8-14, 2014

COLLEGE MINISTRIES WEEKLY MEETINGS:

Sunday School: Sundays at 9:30AM (in the College Room)

Home Groups: Sundays at 6:00PM (Various Homes)

Pause: Wednesdays at 8:00PM (Siefker’s House—1734 Weston) FMI: Contact Ryan Connel at 227-1778 or church office at 949-5788

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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: YOUR CHURCH STAFF:

Lakan Mariano: Senior Pastor

Philip Cross: Family & Education Pastor

Ryan Connel: Pastor to Students

Micah Mariano: Worship Pastor

Cynthia Hickey: Ministry Assistant

CHURCH OFFICE

HOURS: Monday—Thursday:

8:30AM—4:00PM Friday:

9:00AM—4:00PM Lunch Break:

Noon— 1:00PM

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ELDERS AND DEACONS:

These men are responsible for hospital visitation and are available to anyone who has needs. Elder Fred Rike…….….....227-4208 Deacon John Bilberry……....942-1012 Elder Rex Stephenson….942-9537 Deacon Charles Harrison....653-4386 Elder Andrew Siefker…...212-4410 Deacon Jerry Walls………..…944-1876

BodyLife Home Groups meet Sunday evenings at 6PM. All groups are open to anyone, so choose one and join us! Spring Host Homes: 2837 Canyon Creek (Fred & Kim Rike) Led by: Fred Rike 284 Amistad (Rex & Stacy Stephenson) Led by: Rex Stephenson & Jimmy Allen *this group will resume meeting on June 1st 2102 Johnson (Church) Led by: Amalia Guevara 2639 Parkview (J.T. & Michelle Smith) Led by: Andrew Siefker 4410 Wellington #407 (John & Paige Southwell) Led by: Ryan Connel 3934 High Meadow (Philip & Karen Cross) Led by: Philip Cross

Widows Annual Banquet Saturday, June 7th at 5:30PM

Great Food & Musical Entertainment

Please make your reservation by calling the church office at 325.949.5788 by Wednesday, June 4th.