Co llege Hi l ls Baptist Church Volume 4 , Issue 40 October 21 , 2014

In this issue

From the Pastor 1

Fall Festival

Thanksgiving Meal

Ministry Opportunities

Free Flu Shot Clinic

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Outreach Opporutnities 4

Discipleship Opportunities 5

Grace Based Parenting Conference 6

Childrens Ministry Info

Youth Ministry Info

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College Ministry Info 9

Contact Information Ministries Information Extended Session Schedule

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GOD'S GOODNESS NOT DEFINED BY OUR CIRCUMSTANCES

"Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! His faithful love endures forever." Psalm 107:1

Perspective gives us a clearer and much better understanding of the whole picture. When I consider that the only thing I ever deserved in life is hell, everything else

is gravy.

Job understood this. After the devastating news of his children being killed and

finding out he was bankrupt, he said, "The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised" (Job 1:21). He told his wife who

counseled him to curse God and be done with it, "Youre talking like an empty-headed fool. We take the good days from Godwhy not also the bad days?" (2:10, MSG).

The goodness of God is not defined by the "good" things that happen in our lives.

The goodness of God is defined by His faithful love that endures. He has already proven that by sending His Son, Jesus Christ. And if God was willing and glad to

do that, how will anything in this world get between believers and God's love for

them?

"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither

the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ

Jesus our Lord" (Romans 8:38-39).

To define God by our circumstances is to diminish Him. God is good. No matter

what. In the good times and the bad. All that we ever deserved is hell. To know God and His unfailing love in the good and the bad, in life and in death, is pure

gravy. Biblical perspective. "God, God, a God of mercy and grace, endlessly patientso much love, so deeply trueloyal in love for a thousand generations, forgiving iniquity, rebellion, and sin" (Exodus 34:6-7, MSG).

Lakan

The Messenger

Friday, Oct. 31st, 4:307:00PM

With YOUR help, we have been blessed to offer this outreach event entirely FREE

to our community every year!

If you, your family, business, class, group, etc. is willing to sponsor one (or more) booths this year, please pick up a sponsor form from the church office (or from your Sunday bulletin) fill them out and turn them in by Sunday, October 26th.

Sponsorships are only $45 per booth and help offset the cost of booth and game purchase and repairs, small booth prizes, etc.

We also need bags of individually wrapped candy to be used as small prizes. Collection boxes are located in the foyer and outside the church office.

Its time to start baking cakes, pies, and cookies for our popular Cake Walk Game! (Make at your convenience & freeze them till the day of the Festival!)

FMI: Please contact Philip Cross

Tickets: $4 each, available Oct. 26th

And that means it is time to think about our ministry at Casa de Hogar Chil-drens Home in Monclova, Mexico.

The Gods Gardeners Sunday School Class will again be working with the Childrens Home to bring Christmas to these children.

Contributions will be used to fill needs for the home (such as blankets, coats, appliances, etc.) and the children will get to go shopping for a special Christ-mas gift of their choosing.

Your Christmas Contributions will be accepted through November 16th. Special Monclova Childrens Home envelopes are available in the foyer for your use. Please be in prayer about what God would have you do this year for these children.

STAFF CHRISTMAS OFFERING Join the Personnel Team in showing your appreciation to our church staff this holiday season. There is a Heart Card Holder in the foyer. We invite you to take an envelope, place your Love Offering in it

and then put the envelope back in the Card Holder.

Needed: Lunch Buddies 1st Grade Reading Buddies Kindergarten Volunteers Teacher Helpers You pick your own days and times to invest in the lives of children and teachers next door! Please sign up in Sunday school or in the foyer! FMI: Stacy Stephenson at 942-9537

Pregnancy Help Center of the Concho Valley Report

Thank you CHBC for your generous love offerings. We received $1500 from you.! Our goal total for this year is $250,000 and right now we have received $200,000. Praise the Lord! Well keep working to get the rest.

Mark The Date: PHC Life Walk

is Saturday, April 25, 2015

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 Brides Room (off the church foyer) in the Brides Room

New Fall Study by Beth Moore All Ladies are welcome! Nursery is available

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 were just too busy and distracted. Some of us had less than ideal role models. Some of us are working at it, but we just dont have a good game plan. Are you willing to invest one day in order to empower your kids... forever? With Gods help and a plan, you can raise truly great kids. This conference is a grace-based, character-driven model to nurture confident 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 childs heart to receive Gods 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.

Brochures are available in the foyer

and outside the church offices.

FMI or to register online:

http://familymatters.net/events/details/2014/11/14/

san-angelo-parenting-conference/

PARENTING THAT WORKS Nov. 14-15, 2014 1st Presbyterian Church

Fri 6:30-9:30p/ Sat 8:30a-1p San Angelo TX

WEEKLY MEETINGS: Sunday School: AWANA Clubs: Sundays at 9:30AM Wednesdays at 6:00PM Classes for all ages Preschool5th Grade Preschool5th 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 Gods 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

Oct. 22ndAWANA Clubs

PreK5th Grader

This week is Crazy Hair Night!

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

Weekly Meetings

October 26, 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 (Siefkers House1734 Weston) FMI: Contact Ryan Connel at 227-1778 or church office at 949-5788

AMA Lunch every

Thursday, 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: MondayThursday:

8:30AM4:00PM Friday:

9:00AM4:00PM Lunch Break:

Noon 1:00PM

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ELDERS AND DEACONS:

These men are responsible for hospital visitation and are available to any-one 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 & Rex Stephenson 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 2837 Canyon Creek (Fred & Kim Rike) Led by: Fred Rike

Church Nursery is open for those attending Home Groups from 5:307:45pm

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.

1s and 2s: 3s & 4s:

10-26 Zach Speciale Rhiannon Kelso 11-02 Cameron Cross Shannon Lacy 11-09 Elizabeth Torbett Cami Mariano 11-16 Melaney Dombroski Paige Southwell 11-23 Josh Stephenson Jessalyn Cherry