09172013 the messenger

In this issue:

From the Pastor

From the Pastor Continued

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My Hope America

Senior Adult Harvest Event

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Spruce-Up Day News 4

Upcoming Church Events 5

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60th Anniversary Update 6

Children’s Ministries

Youth Ministries

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College Ministries

Contact Information

Ministry Information

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Billy Graham Outreach Prayer and Training. I want to challenge you to be a part of the Billy Graham outreach that we are doing this fall. You can either be one of the host homes or be part of a team in a home hosting this event. If you are interested in finding out more, come to the training we are having this Saturday, September 21, 8:30 am – 11:00 am at Hillcrest Baptist Church, 2600 Chestnut Street. We will also spend time praying with other churches for our lost family and friends.

Gospel perspective. How would we react and what would our attitude be if our lives are in danger, access to food and water is limited, and our city is shut down because of fighting? I want to share a partly edited email I received from W, one of our partners in southern Philippines. Their city was invaded by Muslim rebels a week ago (September 9), shutting down most of the town, killing many people and leaving many more

wounded, and causing a flood refugees upwards of sixty thousand flocking to open air stadiums with no water and no food. I edited their names and other information for security reasons:

“Today is the 7th day crisis in Zamboanga. We have no classes and work next week. the central bank and other banks are still closed. ATM's are open and loaded, this has helped us. Stores are still closed, except some few groceries shops away from the City. only a handlful

of pharmacy stores are open (doors are slightly open for few hours only) Continued on page 2

From the Pastor Continued….

there are food stores and market open in far barangays. In our residence, the stores are open. There are fish and rice, vegetables, fruits (main food), eggs for us. God is good! We have internet connections and electricity with water and hot water too. ha.... ha... God is good!

“This morning,”M”, “J”, “M”, “G”, “A” and “B” family, “D” and I had a prayer and bible reading together at the kiosk. We had lunch together, lechon paksiw, fish, nangka salad, squid hmmmm. God is good!

“This afternoon,”D”, “M”, “G”, “A”, myself went out to evacuees areas,We were told that there are abut 60,000 evacuees approx. 90 % are Muslims,coming from 4-5 Muslim barangays. The exchange firing still continues with burning of houses still happening...

“The government and military will continue the fight until the snipers will be killed. hostages are still there, the figure is about 40 individuals. The MNLF are said to be over a hundred in the affected area.

“There are no flights and boats. Military planes are servicing people around. US, other countries are pouring help to these evacuees.

“God is good! thanks for your prayers.” I hope you noticed the upbeat attitude that “W” had, and how she kept saying “God is good!” This is not bravado nor denial. It is a gospel perspec-tive about their situation. Please pray that our partners there will maintain this perspective and be even more emboldened in sharing Christ and in their churchplanting work. “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed.” 1 Peter 4:12-13 Pray that we have the same gospel perspective as we live and function

here in San Angelo. Lakan

*Prayer Rally & Matthew Training (If possible, please RSVP by September 20th

to one of the phone numbers below.)

Saturday—September 21st 8:30—11:00

Hillcrest Baptist Church

2600 Chestnut San Angelo

*30 minutes will be devoted to praying for My Hope America

For more information, call the Concho Valley Baptist Association (653-4898), pastor Bobby Roger of Calvary Baptist (374-0348),

or Hillcrest Baptist (949-3003).

Concho Valley Baptist Association of Churches Announce a

Senior Adult Harvest Luncheon

Friday, October 4th

11:30 AM at Glen Meadows Baptist Church 6002 Knickerbocker, San Angelo

Program Guest is Chip Polk

Ragtown Gospel Theater Post, Texas www.ragtown.com

Cost for the meal is $5.00

Please make your reservations by Noon on Monday, September 30th.

You may contact Jean McSwain or the church office to make your reservations

Join us for our final Spruce Up Day! Saturday, September 28th 8AM-Noon

Join us as we “spruce up” our facilities in preparation for our 60th Anniversary. Come at 7:45 for donuts and coffee.

Stay after noon for pizza. Help us clean, paint, repair, beautify! Bring paint

brushes, rollers, and other tools. Come join the fun!

Our Wednesday evening Community Meals are every Wednesday at 5:15PM! Bring your family and join us for some good food before attending AWANAs, Youth

Outbreak, or one of our Adult Bible Studies. MENU FOR SEPT. 18TH— Pulled Pork Sandwiches Beans Peach Cobbler COST: $3 each/ $12 per family

On Sunday, October 6th, we will receive a special offering for the Pregnancy Help Center.

Each day, 2,150 women wake up in America believing abortion is the only realistic solution to an unplanned pregnancy. In this tragic decision, not only is a human life snuffed out, but a woman’s life is changed forever. The Pregnancy Help Center offers free, confidential pregnancy testing, client advocates, referrals for medical care, limited obstetrical ultrasound (depends on funds available), information on abor-tion procedures & risks (do NOT advocate or give abortion referrals), abortion alternatives, baby & maternity clothes, prenatal vitamins, prenatal & parenting classes (Earn While You Learn program; clients earn items for their babies), Bible study, infor-mation on abstinence & secondary virginity, post-abortion healing (for men & women). They offer all this at no charge and depend on private donations.

What YOU can do to help:

We have as our honored guest speaker, Dr. Paige Patterson, president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Of course we want to share a generous honorarium with him as well as being sure to have comfortable accommodations for him while he is with us.

We will be serving a church breakfast and also a delicious catered lunch on Sunday, Oct. 13th.

We are advertising our celebration locally and sending invitations by mail to former staff and members who have moved away. All of this does require funding. That is where you come in! If you wish to make a donation to help fund our 60th Anniversary Celebration over and above your regular tithes and offerings, please indicate that it is for “60th Ann.” on your check or envelope.

Please prayerfully consider what the Lord would have you give toward this momentous occasion. There are sign up sheets in the foyer and in your Sunday school rooms so you can register for this occasion.

Given to Date for 60th Anniversary Fund: $1605.00

WEEKLY MEETINGS:

Sunday School: Sundays at 9:30AM Classes for all ages Preschool—5th Grade Kids on Fire Choir: Sundays at 6:00PM CHBC AWANA room Grades K-5th Grade AWANA Clubs: Wednesdays at 6:00PM Preschool—5th Grade FMI: Contact Philip Cross at 277-7980 or the Church office 949-5788

Club Calendar: 09-18: Dot The Leader Night 09-25: AWANA At The Park 10-02: Sparks Store Night 10-09: T & T Store Night

Wednesday Community Meal at 5:15PM: Pulled Pork Sandwiches Beans Peach Cobbler Cost: $3ea/ $12family

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 chil-dren'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 un-churched youth and their families

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 [email protected]

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 (Connel’s Home-30 Clare) FMI: Contact Ryan Connel at 227-1778 or church office at 949-5788

Wednesdays at 7PM

1734 Weston (Siefker’s home)

Thanks to everyone who helped with the ASU International Meal!

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: [email protected]

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

Extended Session Workers:

BodyLife Home Groups meet Sunday evenings at 6PM. All groups are open to anyone, so choose one and join us! Fall Host Homes: 2404 Lindenwood (Logan & Grace Pooler) Led by: Sam Torbett & Rex Stephenson 2837 Canyon Creek (Fred & Kim Rike) Led by: James Reid & Philip Cross 208 Edinburgh (Lakan & Kim Mariano) Led by: Lakan Mariano 2102 Johnson (Church) Led by: John Bilberry 2639 Parkview (J.T. & Michelle Smith) Led by: Andrew Siefker 1525 S Van Buren (John & Paige Southwell) Led by: Ryan Connel (1st & 3rd Sundays) 30 Clare (Ryan & Kira Connel) Led by: Ryan Connel (2nd & 4th Sundays)

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: 09-15 Kaylee Rutherford Perri Brown 09-22 Savannah Powell Kyla Reid 09-29 Elizabeth Torbett Cami Mariano 10-06 Paige Southwell Brittany Guevara 10-13 Josh Stephenson Maddie Baxter