Co llege Hi l ls Baptist Church Volume 4 , Issue 34 September 9 , 2014

In this issue

From the Pastor 1

From the Pastor continued Fall Bible Study Opportunities

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Engaged Conference 4

Grace Based parenting Conference 5

Children’s Ministry Info

Youth Ministry Info

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College Ministry Info

Contact Information Ministries Information Extended Session Schedule

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Praise God! For the rain, for the fresh breath with which He graced us through Gary and Dana this past weekend. Prayer is one of the most practical and sure expression of our faith. May the Lord raise up men who will lead their families in prayer and time in God's Word. May the Lord raise up families who gather together everyday for prayer and time in God's Word. May the Lord raise up churches whose prayer lights are always on and who are founded on and driven by God's Word. Living Like Winners! "...everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the vic-tory that has overcome the world, even our faith." 1 John 5:4

I know that the victory was won fair and square. But there are times I feel like we are cheating. It is like we are playing a bas-ketball game where we still have to play defense, still have to move the ball around to get it as close to the basket as possible to get the best percentage shot. There are still times when we are behind on the scoreboard. And we are looking at the guys on the court hustling and fumbling and the guys on the bench and we think, "How can we win with this bunch?" Except…

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The Messenger

Living Like Winners (continued) Except we already know how game ends. The game has already been won.

We won! Because of what Jesus did on the cross. "Everything of God gets ex-

pressed in Christ... When you come to him, that fullness comes together for you, too. His power extends over everything. Entering into this fullness is not

something you figure out or achieve... you’re already in—insiders—not

through some secretive initiation rite but rather through what Christ has al-ready gone through for you, destroying the power of sin... When you were

stuck in your old sin-dead life, you were incapable of responding to God. God

brought you alive—right along with Christ! Think of it! All sins forgiven, the slate wiped clean, that old arrest warrant canceled and nailed to Christ’s

cross. He stripped all the spiritual tyrants in the universe of their sham au-

thority at the Cross and marched them naked through the streets" (Colossians

2:9-15, MSG).

What allows us to appropriate this victory in our daily lives and in the

most difficult of circumstances is our faith. "This is the victory that has over-come the world, even our faith." To trust God completely. To trust what He

said in the Bible wholeheartedly. To believe Him. "Loving God means doing

what he tells us to do, and really, that isn’t hard at all; for every child of God can obey him, defeating sin and evil pleasure by trusting Christ to help

him" (vv. 3-4, TLB).

Jesus said His grace will always be sufficient for anything and everything we face. You can look at the darkness that seems to engulf you. You can be

driven by your emotions that are running amok. Or you can simply trust and

rest in His grace. He said He is right there beside us when we go through hard times. "All praise to the God and Father of our Master, Jesus the Messiah! Fa-

ther of all mercy! God of all healing counsel! He comes alongside us when we

go through hard times" (2 Corinthians 1:3, MSG). You worry about bills and payments and loss of job and taking care of your family or putting food on the

table. God said He will take care of you. "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will

wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the

birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than

they?" (Matthew 6:25-26).

Yes! You are much more valuable to your Father!

The issue has always been whether we will trust God or not. God has

proven Himself over and over. In the Scriptures. In our lives. Circumstances

will shock us. But believers need to quickly run to Jesus and trust Him and what He has said in His Word completely. The scoreboard may say we are los-

ing. But we are not. Jesus has already won the victory. We simply live it out.

By faith. "This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith."

Lakan

The Fall Semester meets every Tuesday 9-11AM in the Fellowship Hall. The study is the Book of Luke. The

class is open to anyone and is taught by Candy Blackwood.

Ladies’ Bible Study & Prayer Group Wednesdays at 6-7:30PM

in the “Bride’s Room” (off the church foyer) in the Bride’s Room

New Fall Study by Beth Moore Please order books by Sept. 10th ($12)

All Ladies are welcome! Nursery is available

BodyLife Home

Groups new

semester began Sun-

day, September 7th

meeting every Sun-

day at 6PM. See

page 9 for current

locations.

* Nursery is available

September 20, 2014 First Baptist Church

37 E. Harris, San Angelo

Sponsored by the Churches of the Concho Valley Baptist Association, Baptist General Convention of Texas, North American Mission Board, Tim Knopps Institute

The ENGAGE Conference provides an opportunity for everyone to receive inspiration and training in a wide variety of strategic evangelism models. Large group sessions are coupled with small group experiences to energize and inform in effective intentional and rela-tional evangelism. Four Spanish language workshops will be among the small group sessions offered.

Saturday, September 20, 2014 First Baptist Church

37 E. Harris, San Angelo

The ENGAGE Conference provides an opportunity for everyone to receive inspiration and training in a wide variety of strategic evangelism models. Large group sessions are coupled with small group experiences to energize and inform in effective intentional and relational evangelism. Four Spanish language workshops will be among the small group sessions offered.

Regular Registration (by September 10)—$8 Late Registration (after September 10)—$12 LUNCH IS INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION!

Registration forms are available in your church office or online at www.cvba.org Regular Registration will be sent in by Sept. 10th, so please get your registration & fees turned

in to the church office as soon as possible. Sponsored by: The Churches of the Concho Valley Baptist Association, Baptist General Convention of Texas

North American Mission Board, Tim Knopps Institute

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 wonderful, international children's program provides a clear, consistent presentation 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

Sept. 10th—AWANA Clubs Resume!!

PreK—5th Grade

FMI: Contact Philip Cross

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

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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

AMA Lunch begins

this Thursday,

Sept. 11th in the

Fellowship Hall

11 :30 to 1:30.

Lunch & Discussion

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 Home Groups meet Sunday evenings at 6PM. All groups are open to anyone, so choose one and join us! Host Homes: 208 Edinburgh (Lakan Mariano) Led by: Jimmy Allen 2102 Johnson (Church) Led by: Amalia Guevara 2102 Johnson (College Hub) Led by: Ryan Connel 2639 Parkview (J.T. & Michelle Smith) Led by: Andrew Siefker 3934 High Meadow (Philip & Karen Cross) Led by: Philip Cross 4410 Wellington #407 (John & Paige Southwell) Led by: John Southwell 3905 Robinhood Tr. (Brence & Ashley Minor) Led by: Brence Minor *Note: the above two groups alternate locations

Church Nursery is open for those attending Home Groups from 5:45—7:45pm

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 children 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:

09-07 Elizabeth Torbett Cami Mariano 09-14 Melaney Dombroski Paige Southwell 09-21 Josh Stephenson Jessalyn Cherry 09-28 Kaylee Rutherford Courtney Carson