The Messenger

IN THIS ISSUE:

America’s Godly Heritage P. 1

America’s Godly Heritage cont. P. 2

Youth Ministries P. 3

College Ministries P. 3

Children’s Ministries P. 4

Summer Breakout Meeting P. 4

Ministries P. 5

Contact Info P. 5

The Messenger College Hills Baptist Church

Volume 2, Issue 25 June 19, 2012

Celebrating America’s Godly Heritage Sunday, July 1st Schedule: 9:00AM— Red, White & Blue Breakfast! Waffles with strawberries, blueberries & whip cream) 9:15AM— America’s Godly Heritage with David Barton (DVD) in the Fellowship Hall 10:45AM—Morning Worship NOTE: Church Offices will be closed Wednesday, July 4th for the Independence Day Holiday.

Celebrating America’s Godly Heritage….

Celebrating America's Godly Heri-tage. One of our ladies at church, whose mother is in the hospital, told me about an incident with her mom's nurse. The nurse had hugged her and her mom before her shift was over and told them she would be praying for her mom's healing. The nurse replac-ing her heard her and reported her to their supervisor and she was written up for it. America has certainly become more than just a pluralistic society. While our society is open to any and all religions, there has been a growing antagonism and hostility to Christianity. There was time when someone praying for a sick person was considered an act of kindness. And to most people that is still an act of kindness. But the attacks against anything Christian is becoming more common, from at-tempts at removing the phrase “one God” in our pledge of alle-giance to prayers, even silent prayers, being outlawed in our schools.

What is interesting is in spite of this antagonism and hostility, our coun-try still exhibits some Christ-like characteristics. When natural disas-ters happen, either in our neighbor-hood or anywhere in the world, Americans still are the most gener-ous people on the face of the planet. People would take off from work to help others. The United States is still the only superpower in the his-tory of man that tries to better the life of nations and peoples it con-quered-- helping people rebuild their homes, hospitals, roads, estab-lishing schools, etc. I believe these characteristics are the result of a solid biblical and Christian foundation. On Sunday, July 1, we will get to travel in time with David Barton (on DVD) as he revisits America's Godly Heritage during the Sunday school hour in the Fellowship Hall, and we will be reminded that the greatness of America is God's gift to a people who started out firmly rooted on the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ and the Bible.

Lakan

YOUTH MINISTRIESYOUTH MINISTRIES

Sunday School: Sundays at 9:30AM CHBC Upstairs

Home Groups: Sundays at 6:00PM Various Homes

Outbreak (Summer Edition): Wednesdays at 6:00PM CHBC Upstairs Each week will be a different focus and activity!

HEB CAMP: July 19-22

Weekly Meetings

HIRED HAND FUNDRAISER! The youth are hiring out! If you have cleaning, mowing, babysitting, supervised repairs or painting that needs to be done, please let us know. Your support is much appreciated!

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 Home-1734 Weston) * Pause will resume in the Fall! FMI: Contact Ryan Connel at 227-1778 or church office at 949-5788

College Ministries Weekly Meetings:

HEB Youth Camp

July 19th—22nd

Cost: $60

Non-Refundable Deposit: $20

Speaker:

Tony Doland

Worship Leader:

Kenny Greenwood

We have very limited space so we are asking you to pay a $20 deposit to

reserve your spot at camp. Thanks for understanding and get those deposits

in as soon as possible.

We are now accepting donations for our next Garage Sale which will be held July 13-14. You may bring items to the church throughout the week and place them in the library.

Summer Breakout at

the Boys and Girls

Club is this week!

Please continue to

pray for the students

we are ministering to

this week and for our workers that they will be able to

clearly present the gospel.

AWANA Clubs—

Children’s Ministries

WEEKLY MEETINGS:

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

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:

We will resume Wednesday AWANA Clubs in the Fall. Meanwhile, join us on Wednes-days 6-7:30PM for Children’s Summer Wednesdays!

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

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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:

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 Cathy Blair at 405-496-5769 if you are unable to work your extended session or if you have any questions.

1’s and 2’s: 3’s & 4’s: 06-24 Erik Tharp/ Mabel Chote Raymond & Jessalyn Cherry 07-01 Rob & Brandi Larmon Jessie Rike/Stephen Guevara 07-08 B Haskins/Valton Lewallen Cami Mariano/Bethany Cross 07-15 Beth Harrison/Avery Brown Jackson/Allie Rike 07-22 Brad & Michon Grissom Brittany Guevara/Jordan Fisher 07-29 Ross & Savannah Powell Kira Connel/Tara Weber