College Hills Baptist Church Volume 4, Issue 07 February 19, 2014 In This Issue: From the Pastor 1 Not the Circus cont. 2 2 Peter Sermon Series Ladies Night Out Precept Spring 2014 3 Coming Soon 4 Children’s Ministry Info Youth Ministry Info 4 5 College Ministry Info 6 Contact Informaon Ministries Informaon 7 F ROM T HE P ASTOR : Not the Circus "It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon, for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Jesus called out with a loud voice, 'Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.' When he had said this, he breathed his last." Luke 23:44-46 We can never fully unpack all that is in the gospel in our lifetime. I be- lieve we will spend eternity being in awe of God as we learn more and more about the incredibly wonderful work of the Lord Jesus Christ. If the gospel grips our hearts we will depend less and less on gimmicks and hu- man ingenuity to accomplish Christ's kingdom work. But too often we re- duce the Good News to religion and human effort. Continued on page 2
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Co llege Hi l ls Baptist Church Volume 4 , Issue 07 Februar y 19 , 2014
In This Issue:
From the Pastor 1
Not the Circus cont. 2
2 Peter Sermon Series Ladies Night Out Precept Spring 2014
3
Coming Soon 4
Children’s Ministry Info
Youth Ministry Info
4
5
College Ministry Info
6
Contact Information
Ministries Information
7
F ROM THE P ASTOR : Not the Circus "It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon, for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Jesus called out with a loud voice, 'Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.' When he had said this, he breathed his last." Luke 23:44-46 We can never fully unpack all that is in the gospel in our lifetime. I be-lieve we will spend eternity being in awe of God as we learn more and more about the incredibly wonderful work of the Lord Jesus Christ. If the gospel grips our hearts we will depend less and less on gimmicks and hu-man ingenuity to accomplish Christ's kingdom work. But too often we re-duce the Good News to religion and human effort.
Continued on page 2
Not the Circus (continued from page 1) A friend excitedly told me that the minister their church was consid-
ering to be their pastor preached that morning in a clown suit. Brochures come across my desk from time to time about jugglers, magicians and the
like, who will come and pack the house with their testimonies. During a Q &
A at a pastors' conference someone from the audience ask the three panel-ists how we can we make the gospel more relevant to our culture. When the
Lord Jesus saves someone who has done drugs, spent time in prison, or lived
a life of immorality, many say that he has a good testimony.
All believers' testimonies are good because salvation is the loving,
gracious and merciful act of God in redeeming man through Jesus Christ's finished work at the cross. All of mankind are in the same cesspool of human
depravity and deserving of eternal death. "There is no one righteous, not
even one; there is no one who understands; there is no one who seeks God. All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one
who does good, not even one... all have sinned and fall short of the glory of
God" (Romans 3:10-12, 23). "For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 6:23).
"The gift of God." You do not work for a gift. You do not repay back a gift. Salvation is pure grace. Totally undeserved. It is God's love poured out.
It is His mercy that flowed out freely from the wounds of Jesus. It is God's
justice and righteousness satisfied. Salvation is what God did, not what man does. Our testimonies must be about what Jesus did, not what we did. The
focus of the gospel is Christ, not us. The power in converting lost man is the
gospel. The gospel needs no props. The gospel is relevant in any culture, in any situation, in every language and every people group. The Bible says,
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that
brings salvation to everyone who believes” (Romans 1:16). That was why the Apostle Paul's singular focus was, "we preach Christ cruci-
fied" (1 Corinthians 1:23).
You can pack a crowd with clowns and jugglers and magicians and
turn the Church into a circus. But entertainment will never convert a soul. Only the gospel can.
Lakan
Sundays during Morning Worship
Meets Tuesdays, 9-11AM
in the Fellowship Hall
FMI: Contact Teacher,
Candy Blackwood
And BABY SHOWER for:
Liz Wittkamper and baby Declan Monday, March 3rd at 6PM Location: Cork and Pig (2201 Knickerbocker) Baby Needs: Diaper and Gift Cards Please RSVP to Stacy Stephenson
COME HUNGRY SUNDAY MORNING, MARCH 2ND! Help our Youth as they raise funds for their mission trip. (see details on page 6) They are preparing delicious Breakfast Burritos for you! All proceeds will go toward the expenses of their Mission Trip.
Missions Sunday is March 23rd. Join us for Sunday School and Morning Worship and stay for
our Missions Luncheon and Pie Auction afterwards.
All Lunch Donations &
Auction proceeds go to
the Frontliners in the
Philippines as they
share the Gospel with
unreached people
groups.
Church Blood Drive, March 19th, 4-6:30PM. You can go online to make
an appointment at the link below: Blood Drive Appointment
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
AWANA CLUBS MEET WEDNESDAYS 6-7:30PM ALL STUDENTS K-5TH GRADE ARE WELCOME!
AWANA stands for "approved workmen are not ashamed" . This won-derful, international children's program provides a clear, consistent presenta-tion 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
AWANA Clubs Wednesday, February 19th—
Rodeo Night!
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
June 8-14, 2014 You will have the opportunity to share Christ through back yard Bible clubs, work projects, and serving at a camp for Autistic children.
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
Wednesdays at 7PM
FMI: Contact Ryan Connel
VGA Outreach
Saturday, 02-22-14 2-10PM in the FH
HOW TO CONTACT US:
By Mail: College Hills Baptist Church 2102 Johnson Ave San Angelo TX 76904
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! Spring Host Homes: 2201 Stanton (Todd & Gina Puckett) Led by: Todd Puckett & Larry Hall 3108 Maverick (Larry & Mechelyn Hall) *these 2 homes alternate monthly 2837 Canyon Creek (Fred & Kim Rike) Led by: Fred Rike 208 Edinburgh (Lakan & Kim Mariano) 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
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: 02-23 Elizabeth Torbett Cami Mariano 03-02 Paige Southwell Maddie Baxter 03-09 Josh Stephenson Jessalyn Cherry 03-16 Allie Rike Hope Bency
