The Messenger Co llege Hi l ls Baptist Church Volume 4 , Issue 27 July 22, 20 14

In this issue

From the Pastor

From the Pastor Continued

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Rediscovering the Joy of Family Ladies’ Bible Study Engage Conference

Grace Based Parenting Conference

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Children’s Ministry Info 5

PreTeen Camp

HEB Youth Camp

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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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LEARNING THE DANCE

"For to me, to live is Christ" Philippians 1:21 It felt awkward. Kim was showing me how to do the Texas Two-Step and I could not keep the rhythm while being very success-ful in stepping on her toes. I was rigid and very mechanical. Like the old time overseas phone calls there was a half-second delay before what I knew in my mind was transmitted to my feet. My early Christian walk, or dance, was just like that. There is a tendency for a lot of believers to be rigid and me-chanical in how we walk with Christ. Read your Bible, attend church, tithe, don't kick the dog. We read passages like hus-bands loving their wives or taming their tongue and we think that is precisely what we are going to do. As young believers that is normal, like toddlers learning to walk. Awkward, stum-bling, trying again. It is good that we see how important these things are but they are not activities on our to-do lists. These are the fruit of God's work, of Christ's life beating in our hearts and pulsating through our thoughts and actions.

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“Learning the Dance” (continued from page 1) The longer we spend in God's Word and in prayer the more familiar we become to the

rhythms of God's grace. Christ no longer is the example to follow but He is now the en-

ergy and the music from within that makes our moves not only natural but graceful.

Loving your wife and taming your tongue are no longer gritting-your-teeth self-induced

and self-produced good works. They are now the beautiful fruit of Christ who is mani-

festing His life in and through us.

The Bible tells us, "Don’t let the world around you squeeze you into its own mould, but

let God re-mould your minds from within" (Romans 12:2, Phillips). From within. God al-

so tells us that this process of His life in us, transforming us from within starts at salva-

tion, "And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out

your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart. And I will put my

Spirit in you so that you will follow my decrees and be careful to obey my regula-

tions" (Ezekiel 36:26-27).

God's Spirit living in the believer is the One who produces in us the fruit of His pres-

ence. That is why God tells us to "be filled with the Spirit" (Ephesians 5:18). He also

tells us how we are filled with His Spirit: "Let the words of Christ dwell in you rich-

ly" (Colossians 3:16). The Bible instructs us, "Walk by the Spirit" (Galatians 5:16).

I still cannot do the Texas Two-step. Because I never practice. But Christ has been

faithful and patient in teaching me the joy and beauty of walking with Him. "To live is

Christ" is not a slogan but the joyful life of Christ lived out in the good times and the

hard, in the important events to the ordinary day-by-day life. We can get better. We will

get better as we get more familiar to the rhythms of His grace. Because the One who

leads us from within is good. "For me to live is Christ."

Lakan

Sunday Morning Sermon Series in the Book of Isaiah

Sunday morning series: NOTE: If you missed any of this series, you can access it by going to our website and clicking on “podcast” . If you’d like a CD copy of a particular sermon, please contact the church office at 325-949-5788.

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

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

Summer Study: A Precept, 40 Minute, No Homework Study by Kay Arthur: “The Power of Knowing God”

All Ladies are welcome! 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. Early Bird Registration (by August 15)—$5 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

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

Summer Wednesday Kids’ Club at 6PM. 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 are 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. Bring extra $$ for snacks if

you like. Please let Philip know each week if you plan to

meet him at the theatre!

July 22nd July 29th August 5th

PreTeen Camp Thank you for your financial support & prayers that made it possible to take this group to camp last week.

Remember to pray

for our youth and

the workers that are

going to HEB Youth

Camp this week,

July 24th—27th.

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

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

A study on full commitment to Christ

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 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:

07-27 Melaney Dombroski Paige Southwell 08-03 Kaylee Rutherford Mishon Grissom 08-10 Kira Connel Taylor Stephenson 08-17 Jessie Rike Gina Puckett 08-24 Zach Speciale Rhiannon Kelso