The Messenger Co llege Hi l ls Baptist Church Volume 4 , Issue 19 May 20 , 2014

In this issue

From the Pastor

From the Pastor continued

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Mariano Family Benefit

Widows’ Banquet/ Father’s Day

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rediscovering the Joy of Family 5

Grace Based Parenting Conference 6

Children’s Ministry Info

PreTeen Camp Info

Upcoming Events!

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Youth Ministry Info

College Ministry Info

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Contact Information

Ministries Information

Extended Session Schedule

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DEATH INTERRUPTED BY LIFE

"Enoch walked faithfully with God; then he was no more,

because God took him away." Genesis 5:24

The mournful dirge attended every generation from Adam.

"Adam lived a total of 930 years, and then he died... Seth

lived a total of 912 years, and then he died... Enosh lived a to-

tal of 905 years, and then he died... Kenan lived a total of 910

years, and then he died... Mahalalel lived a total of 895 years,

and then he died... Jared lived a total of 962 years, and then

he died... Methuselah lived a total of 969 years, and then he

died... Lamech lived a total of 777 years, and then he died.

But the dirge is interrupted by the beautiful and triumphant

anthem of grace: "Enoch walked faithfully with God; then he

was no more, because God took him away."

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Death Interrupted by Life (continued)

Grace has a way of interrupting the dreary and the

dreadful. My family and I could have easily just been

swallowed up by sorrow and grief during Kim's illness and

death but God held us up with His grace and His love. And

He used so many of you to be His instruments of His grace

and love shown through your presence at the hospitals, in

our home, food, more than abundant food, cards, texts,

phone calls, financial gifts, hugs, and most importantly,

your persistent prayers. We were awed by the number of

you who crowded our church for her memorial service.

Many of you traveled far to honor Kim. Thank you for being

instruments of God's grace and love.

May the Lord Jesus Christ surprise you with His grace and

His love today. May you know the joy and blessedness of

knowing Him and walking with Him the way Enoch did, the

way Kim did. For only in Christ can death be interrupted by

life.

Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and the life. The one

who believes in me will live, even though they die.” (John

11:25).

Lakan

Widows Annual Banquet Saturday, June 7th at 5:00PM

Great Food & Musical Entertainment

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

Join us Sunday, June 15, 2014 9:30AM Sunday School

10:45AM Morning Worship (special gift for all Dads) Noon Hearty Family Lunch in the Fellowship Hall

Sunday morning series:

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

Summer Wednesday Kids’ Club begins next Wednesday, June 4th, at 6:00PM. Be sure to be here! (for K-5th Grade)

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

Tuesdays this summer we will be going to the movies

again! You can meet us at the church at 9:30 or the

theatre at 9:45. All shows are $1 each or we have

purchased 10 cards for $5 each that will get you into all

10 movies. Please let Philip know if you want to purchase

a card for the summer.

June 3rd June 10th June 17th fJune 24th

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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

Resumes in the Fall

Sundays at 9:30am

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 Andrew Siefker…...212-4410 Deacon Charles Harrison....653-4386 Elder Rex Stephenson….942-9537 Deacon Jerry Walls………..…944-1876

BodyLife Summer Family Home Groups meet Sunday evenings at 6PM. All groups are open to anyone, so choose one and join us! Summer Host Homes: 284 Amistad (Rex & Stacy Stephenson) Led by: Rex Stephenson & Jimmy Allen 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 *the group that usually meets @ the Rikes’ home will join the group at the Cross home during the summer

Extended Session Workers:

We appreciate all our extended session workers. Please be in your place by 10:20AM so you can be there before the chil-dren arrive. Please call Philip Cross @ 325-277-7980 if you are unable to work your extended session or if you have any questions.

1’s and 2’s: 3’s & 4’s:

06-01 Kaylee Rutherford Michon Grissom 06-08 Kira Connel Taylor Stephenson 06-15 Jessie Rike Gina Puckett 06-22 Zach Speciale Rhiannon Kelso 06-29 Cameron Cross Shannon Lacy