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My friend was so ex-cited to find inexpen-sive “Timex” watches at a stall at Greenhills Mall in Manila that he bought two each for his wife and his three kids. We were flying back to the states that night after two weeks of ministry in southern Philippines, and he was very happy to find gifts for his family. I was having coffee with my friend at Hast-ings two weeks after we got back to San An-gelo and I asked him about those watches. He said that by the time his family opened their gifts, only three watches were working. After a few more days, only one was, sort of, ticking.
Those watches looked real, and they were beautiful, but they were cheap fakes. And they didn‟t work. There are many Chris-tians today who are lured by similar prom-ises of “faith that works.” Faith has been abducted from its bibli-cal definition and it has been garbed with all sorts of cultural and pseudo-Christian mean-ings. A lady whose 90-
year old mother was dying at the hospital was told that if she only has faith, she can com-mand her mother to get up and be healed and she could take her home.
Someone asked for prayer for healing for a loved one in a small group and another member of the group re-sponded with, “We‟ll just believe that that is what is
going to happen.” I have even heard
some people say that they speak healing or whatever it is they want to happen, as if their words have the power to create or alter reality.
There are others who resort to what I call “Christian incan-tation,” invoking something “biblical,” like the blood of Christ, but no differ-ent than if they were saying “abracadabra” to magically produce the result they want.
If the above examples
are not true faith, what, then, is bibli-cal faith?
Biblical faith, simply put, is to trust God for what he has already said in his Word, no matter your circum-stances, no matter how you feel.
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Mark Your Calendar:
JUNE:
4TH—MEN‟S BREAKFAST
5TH—SUNDAY SCHOOL
PROMOTION DAY
JESSLYN CHERRY
BABY SHOWER
12TH—BRENNA DOSSEY
WEDDING SHOWER
DEACONS‟ MTG.
SUMMER SUNDAY
EVENING HOME
GROUPS BEGIN
SUNDAY EVENING HOME GROUPS MEN‟S BREAKFAST
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SO YOU WANT TO WALK ON WATER
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KID‟S WEDNESDAY NIGHTS YOUTH
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MOVING FORWARD WEDDING SHOWER MEETINGS
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CHILDREN JULY 3RD
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MINISTRIES
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Inside this issue:
June 01, 2011 Volume 1, Issue 10
C O L L E G E H I L L S B A P T I S T C H U R C H
The MessengerThe Messenger
So You Want to Walk on Water...
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Sunday Evening Home Groups!
Sunday, June 12th, we begin our Summer Sessions. Join us at one of the following homes for Family Home Groups:
201 Churchill Blvd. (Sam & Tracy Torbett)
6706 Grand Canal Court (James & Nina Reid)
208 Edinburgh (Lakan & Kim Mariano)
30 Clare (Ryan & Kira Connel)
5833 Dearborn (Charlie & Becca Woods)
2102 Johnson St (John Bilberry)
Note: There will be no nursery during the summer.
Bring your entire family with you to home group!
Saturday June 4th
7AM in the Fellowship Hall
Bring $1 to help with cost of food
Men’s Monthly Breakfast...
God told Abraham that he would be the father of many nations, meaning that he will have many descendants. “Even when there was no reason for hope, Abraham kept hop-ing—believing that he would become the father of many nations. For God had said to him, „That‟s how many descendants you will have!‟ And Abraham‟s faith did not weaken, even though, at about 100 years of age, he figured his body was as good as dead—and so was Sarah‟s womb. Abra-ham never wavered in believing God‟s promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God. He was fully convinced that God is able to do what-ever he prom-ises.” (Romans 4:18-21) “He was fully convinced that God is able to do whatever he prom-ises.” Notice that biblical faith is anchored firmly on what God has prom-ised, what he has said in his Word. Not on what we want, not on what we think, not on some magi-cal words we say. Simon Peter knew the Sea of Galilee, also called Lake Genne-seret. He had fished in that lake, he had swam it, he had probably even rescued some friends
from drowning. He knew without a shadow of doubt that no one could walk on water. Until one memorable night. Exhilarated but physi-cally exhausted from the day‟s and night‟s events (they had heard that John the Baptist had been killed and they saw Jesus take five loaves of bread and two fish and feed five thousand men plus women and chil-dren), they drifted in their boat closer to the other side of Lake Gennesaret. At dawn, Jesus, whom they had left on shore to spend time with the Fa-ther, came toward them walking on the wa-ter. Thinking they were seeing a ghost, the disci-ples were scared out of their wits. Jesus quickly reassured them, “Courage, it‟s me. Don‟t be afraid.” “Peter, suddenly bold, said, „Master, if it's really you, call me to come to you on the water.‟ He said, „Come ahead.‟" “Jumping out of the boat, Peter walked on the wa-ter to Jesus.” (Matthew 14:27-29) Peter walked on the wa-ter because he trusted
Jesus‟ words, “Come ahead,” in spite of what he knew about wa-ter. He was fully con-vinced that Jesus is able to do what he promises, “Come ahead.” What is interesting is that what people remember about this story is not the faith of Peter, nor the power of Jesus, but that Peter began to sink. Of The Twelve, he was the only one who walked on the water because he trusted Jesus‟ words. Don‟t miss out on the “out of the boat, walking on the water” experi-ence. You can trust what God has said in his Word. He is always true to his word, he has never renege on any his prom-ises. Don‟t buy into “cheap faith.” It looks good, people who sell it are very convincing, but it doesn‟t work. Worse, it dishonors God. Trust God, live according to what he has already said in the Bible. Hang on to his promises, no matter your circum-stances. He is a good and gracious Fa-ther. And he is faithful.
Lakan
So You Want to Walk on Water (cont. from pg. 1)
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Volume 1, Issue 10
Children’s Ministries News….
Baby Shower...
Youth Camps—
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Wednesdays this Summer— This summer the kids (Grades K-5) will have a great time learning about God and His plans for their lives. They will also take a break from our Bible studies once a month to go out on a fun activity just for them. June Schedule: 8th—Pool Party @ 2458 Douglas Boys bring snacks/ Girls bring drinks (parents are welcome!) 15th—Creation 22nd—No meeting (Breakout @ Southside Boys & Girls Club
Honoring Jessalyn Cherry Sunday, June 5th Come and Go Luncheon 1:00-3:00PM at 3817 Rock Brook FMI: Contact Pam Luce
Glorieta, New Mexico June 6-11 Cost: $375 Please pray for our students attending this “mission” camp. They will go out during the day to participate in various mission projects and then enjoy worship together each evening.
HEB Camp July 14-17 Cost: $60 each Spaces are filling up quickly, so be sure to register now! FMI and registration forms: http://web.me.com/chbc_students/CHBC_Student_Ministry/Coming_Soon.html
Registered at:
It’s a Salad Luncheon Bridal Shower!
Please help us celebrate with
Brenna Dossey (bride elect of A J Riddle)
Sunday June 12, 2011
Noon (after the morning worship service)
Fellowship Hall Brenna is registered at:
Target, Dillard’s and Bed, Bath & Beyond FMI: JoAnna Speciale 325.374.2793 joannaspeciale@gmail.com
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Moving Forward...
Meetings...
Wedding Shower...
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June 4th—Men‟s Monthly Breakfast at 7AM June 12th—Deacons‟ Meeting at 3PM June 19th—Church Leadership Teams Meeting at 4PM
Children’s Ministries...
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Preteen Camp: Student Life for Kids
Austin College, Sherman
July 11th—14th
Cost: $350.00
If you are willing to help with Summer Breakout at the
Southside Boys & Girls Club, contact Philip Cross.
Summer Sunday Evening Home Groups July 3rd...
Bring your family and join us at the annual Pops Concert. This tribute to America's birthday through music laser lights and fire-works is held on the banks of the Concho River at the downtown Riv-erStage. The event is always staged on July 3, on the eve of the holiday, and is among the largest concerts and fireworks shows in Texas.
FOR MORE
INFORMATION ON
THESE OR OTHER
CHILDREN’S AND
FAMILY MINISTRIES,
PLEASE CONTACT
PHILIP CROSS
Extended Session Teacher Schedule for June: We appreciate all our extended session workers!
2’s&3’s: 4’s&5’s:
06-05 Kira Connel/Tara Weber Jacob Reid
06-12 Taylor Stephenson/Presley Fisher Rex Stephenson/Brittany Guevara
06-19 Amber Minor/Jordan Fisher Rutherford/Stephen Guevara
06-26 Larmon/Blake Weber Dalgliesh/Mackenzie Shanafelt
NOTE: Extended Session Workers should be in their places by 10:25AM each Sunday. If you are unable to
fulfill your obligation, please immediately contact Cathy Blair @405-496-5769. Thanks for your cooperation.
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Men’s Small Groups
Women’s Small
Groups
For more information
on Men‟s and Women‟s
Small Groups, please
check the website, the
foyer information ta-
ble or call the church
office.
2102 Johnson
San Angelo TX 76904
325-949-5788
325-949-6877
info@collegehillsbc.org
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We’re on the web:
www.collegehillsbc.org
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(These men are responsible for hospital visitation the month of June and are avail-
able to anyone who has needs.) June 05 Bob Gilliam………………655-6067 June 12 Fred Rike……………….227-4208
June 19 Charles Harrison…………..653-4386 June 26 Rex Stephenson…………. 942-9537
July 03 John Bilberry……………..942-1012 July 10 Jerry Walls……….……..944-1876
Coming Soon to CHBC
06-04 Men’s Breakfast-7AM
06-05 Sunday School
Promotion Day
06-06 MFuge Youth Camp
06-12 Deacon’s Meeting
Summer Sunday
Evening Home
Groups Begin
06-19 FATHER’S DAY!
06-25 Wedding of Brenna
Dossey & AJ Riddle
06-20 Summer Breakout
06-26 Lord’s Supper
07-02 Men’s Breakfast-7AM
07-03 Pops Concert Picnic
07-04 Church Offices closed
07-10 Deacons’ Meeting
07-11 Preteen Camp
07-14 HEB Youth Camp
YOUR CHURCH STAFFYOUR 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 HOURSCHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Monday—Thursday: 8:30 AM—Noon/ 1:00 PM—4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00AM—Noon/ 1:00PM—4:00PM