In this issue From the Pastor 1 From the Pastor Connued 2 Missions Ministry Opportunies 3 Men’s “Stand Tall” Retreat College Outreach Opportunies 4 5 Children’s Ministry Info & News 6 Youth Ministry Info & News 7 College Ministry Info & News 8 Contact Informaon Ministries Informaon Extended Session Schedule 9 FORGIVEN "Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is put out of sight!... Yes, what joy for those whose record the LORD has cleared of guilt, whose lives are lived in complete honesty! When I refused to confess my sin, my body wasted away, and I groaned all day long. Day and night Your hand of discipline was heavy on me. My strength evaporated like water in the summer heat. Finally, I confessed all my sins to You and stopped trying to hide my guilt. I said to myself, 'I will confess my rebellion to the LORD.' And You forgave me! All my guilt is gone." Psalm 32:1-5 Continued on page 2 College Hills Baptist Church Volume 5, Issue 08 February 24, 2015 THE MESSENGER
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In this issue
From the Pastor 1
From the Pastor Continued 2
Missions Ministry Opportunities 3
Men’s “Stand Tall” Retreat College Outreach Opportunities
4
5
Children’s Ministry Info & News 6
Youth Ministry Info & News 7
College Ministry Info & News 8
Contact Information
Ministries Information
Extended Session Schedule
9
FORGIVEN
"Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is put out of sight!...
Yes, what joy for those whose record the LORD has cleared of guilt, whose lives are lived in complete honesty!
When I refused to confess my sin, my body wasted away, and I groaned all day long. Day and night Your hand of discipline was heavy on me. My strength evaporated like water in the summer heat.
Finally, I confessed all my sins to You and stopped trying to hide my guilt. I said to myself, 'I will confess my rebellion to the LORD.' And You forgave me! All my guilt is gone."
Psalm 32:1-5 Continued on page 2
Co llege Hi l ls Baptist Church Volume 5 , Issue 0 8 Februar y 24, 2015
THE MESSENGER
FORGIVEN (continued from page 1)
Blessed be God, the Father of all mercies, who
forgives our sins, and frees us from guilt, allowing our
hearts to beat with joy once again. While "there is
now no condemnation for those who are in Christ
Jesus" (Romans 8:1) Believers still sin.
The Apostle John writing to believers, says, "If we say
that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves and
the truth is not in us... If we say that we have not
sinned, we make Him a liar and His word is not in
us" (1 John 1:8, 10).
Sin alienates us from God. Sin robs us of the joy of
life. Sin burdens us with guilt. Sin blurs our perception
of life. Sin saps our energy because it chases peace
and sleep away.
But oh, the freedom and joy of forgiveness when we
confess our sin to the Lord! "If we confess our sins, He
is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to
cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (1 John 1:9).
God already knows what we did. He wants us to admit
that what we did offended Him. He wants us to turn
away from our sin and turn back to Him.
"Finally, I confessed all my sins to You
and stopped trying to hide my guilt.
I said to myself, 'I will confess my rebellion to the
LORD.'
And You forgave me! All my guilt is gone."
Lakan
“A Collection of Sweet Treats” (from the recipe box of Kim Mariano)
Cook Booklet
Put together by Rachel Calloway as a tribute to her mom, Kim Mariano.
Minimum Donation: $10 Available in the foyer on Sundays, in the church office through the week, and by mail if you live out of town.
(Contact the church office for details or to order) All proceeds raised will go toward mission trip expenses
SATURDAY, MARCH 14TH We are providing lunch for the Lake
Nasworthy Disc Golf Tournament. We need money donations to purchase food as well as
volunteers to help prepare, serve, and cleanup out at the lake.
If you would like to help, please contact Ryan Connel
Brochures and Registration Available in the Foyer & at the Church Office
OUTREACH
WE NEED YOUR HELP! International Shopping Trips: Each Thursday at 6PM, a volunteer driver, using the church van, goes to a designated pick-up point at ASU, picks up a group of international students & takes them to Wal-Mart, dropping them off & then returning to pick them up at 7:30-8:00 & return them to the designated pick-up point at ASU. * If you are willing to be one of the drivers for this ministry, please contact Ryan Connel.
Ask Me Anything Free College Lunch: Each Thursday from 11:30-1:30 in the fellowship hall, we host a free lunch for college students, engaging them in spiritual question and answer discussions while they eat. We need people who will donate money to help purchase food, those who will help with planning, purchasing, preparing, serving, and clean up. There are usually around 20 students who attend. *If you’d like to help in some way with this ministry, please contact Stacy Stephenson or Kira Connel.
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 (PreK—5th Grader)
Wednesday, February 25, 2015! CRAZY HAT NIGHT!
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 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
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:
I f you are w i l l i ng to he lp
w i th th i s co l lege out reach
min i s t ry , p lease contact
S tacy Stephenson o r Ryan
& K i ra Conne l .
Sunday School: Sundays at 9:30AM (in the College Room)
Home Groups: Sundays at 6:00PM (College Hub)
Bible Study: Wednesdays at 6:30PM
Pause: Wednesdays at 8:00PM FMI: Contact Ryan Connel at 227-1778 or church office at 949-5788
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 Andrew Siefker…...212-4410 Deacon Charles Harrison....653-4386 Elder Rex Stephenson….942-9537 Deacon Jerry Walls………..…944-1876
BodyLife Home Groups meet Sunday evenings at 6PM. All groups are open to anyone, so choose one and join us! Host Homes: 208 Edinburgh (Lakan Mariano) Led by: Jimmy Allen & Rex Stephenson 2102 Johnson (Church) Led by: Amalia Guevara 2102 Johnson (College Hub) Led by: Ryan Connel 2639 Parkview (J.T. & Michelle Smith) Led by: Andrew Siefker 3934 High Meadow (Philip & Karen Cross) Led by: Philip Cross 2837 Canyon Creek (Fred & Kim Rike) Led by: Fred Rike
Church Nursery is open for those attending Home Groups from 5:30—7:45pm
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&2’s 3’s&4’s 03-01 Kira Connel Taylor Stephenson 03-08 Jessie Rike Gina Puckett 03-15 Cameron Cross Shannon Lacey 03-22 Rhiannon Kelso Jessalyn Cherry 03-29 Elizabeth Torbett Cami Mariano
