The Messenger

IN THIS ISSUE:

Unwritten Tribute P. 1

Unwritten Tribute cont. P. 2

He’s My Dad Essay Contest P. 3

Mission Trip Report & Lunch P. 3

Youth Ministries P. 4

College Ministries P. 4

Children’s Ministries P. 5

Summer Breakout Meeting P. 5

Ministries P. 6

Contact Info P. 6

The Messenger College Hills Baptist Church

Volume 2, Issue 23 June 05, 2012

I was packing early one evening for the long trip

to the Philippines to see my very sick dad when

I received the call that he just died. A mixture

of emotions swept over me and I felt numb.

There was a sense of shock, for no one in our

immediate family had ever died. There was deep sadness because it had been eighteen

years since I saw him. There was also great re-

gret. I put off doing something the Lord laid on

my heart to do for my dad, and now it was too

late.

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Unwritten tribute for my dad.

Unwritten Tribute... (continued from page 1)

About three years before, Kim and I attended a family confer-ence led by Dennis and Barbara Rainey. The Raineys challenged us to write a tribute to each of our parents. They said talk about what each meant to us, the values they passed on, how they challenged and inspired us.

I tried to ignore the challenge because of my rocky relation-ship with my dad. My dad was a brilliant writer and movie director. His peers recognized his talent by nomi-nating him twice to the equiva-lent of the Oscar's Best Screen-play category. My dad coached

me in declamation/speech con-tests when I was in grade school. I knew that I won many awards because of my dad's ability which he instilled in me to convey through tone of voice and gestures what the poet was feeling and communicating. He also taught me to write by

challenging me to read. I was in third grade when he taught me to use the typewriter so I could go ahead and type my thoughts faster than just writing them down. He tried to teach me to act. He coached me in how to use a movie camera-- when to do close-up, panning,

zooming in and out, etc.

But he and I did not get along. I felt like he never understood me, nor did he even try. After I became a believer and as the Lord deepened my walk with Him, I learned that I needed to forgive my dad, which I did. When the Raineys talked to us

about writing a tribute, it was like the Lord was telling me that He knew I had forgiven my dad. Now it is time to show him that I love him, by writing a tribute to him. Which I kept putting off, until it was too late. I have asked the Lord's forgive-ness for my disobedience, and I

know He has forgiven me. But there is still regret in my heart. There are many things I wish I could have said and encouraged my dad with, but did not get to. For Father's Day in our church, we are asking you to write a trib-ute to your dad and turn it in to the church. We will have prizes

for different age groups. But the greatest prize you can get is to see your dad's reaction when you read your tribute to him in per-son. Don't put it off like I did.

Lakan

Sunday, June 10th, we will enjoy a Mission Trip Report and Lunch in

the fellowship hall immediately following the morning worship ser-

vice. We will hear from our team who recently returned from south-

ern Philippines (Ryan Connel, Travis Lawrence, and Stacy Stephenson).

The church is providing hamburgers and drinks. If your last name

begins with A-L, please bring a side dish (i.e. potato salad, beans,

chips and dip, etc.) to go with the hamburgers. If you last name begins

with M-Z please bring a dessert. Be sure to bring enough to share!

He’s My Dad Essay Contest!

Write a one page essay about why your dad is special.

Include values you have learned from him.

Entries may be submitted by emailing them to:

[email protected] or by placing them in the Contest Tool Boxes

displayed in the foyer and office entryway.

Deadline for entries: Sunday, June 10, 2012

Prizes will be awarded in the following age group categories:

5th Grade and Below

6th Grade through 21 Years Old

22 Years Old and Above

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 in July. You may bring items to the church throughout the week and place them in the library.

Summer Breakout at

the Boys and Girls

Club dates have been

set! We will be minis-

tering daily June 18-

22, 2012. Thanks to

all who attended our initial planning meeting this past

Sunday afternoon. We are having another meeting on

Wednesday, June 6th at 5PM in the Fellowship Hall. If

you are willing to help us in any way, please attend this

meeting. For more information, contact Philip Cross.

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. Mean-while, join us on Wednesdays 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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DEACON OF THE WEEK: These men are responsible for hospital visitation the month of June and are avail-able to anyone who has needs. Jun 03 Rex Stephenson…....942-9537 Jun 10 John Bilberry………...942-1012 Jun 17 Jerry Walls……………...944-1876 Jun 27 Fred Rike……………...227-4208 Jul 01 Charles Harrison……...653-4386 Jul 08 Rex Stephenson……..942-9537

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: 06-03 Becca Woods/Josh Stephenson Brad & Michon Grissom 06-10 Kira Connel/Tara Weber Ross & Savannah Powell 06-17 Taylor Stephenson/Presley Fisher Jordan Fisher/Brittany Guevara 06-24 Erik Tharp/ Mabel Chote Raymond & Jessalyn Cherry