College Hills Baptist Church Volume 4, Issue 17 April 30, 2014 From the Pastor From the Pastor connued reDiscover the Joy of Family 1 2 3 Crocke Teacher Appreciaon Ladies Night Out & Men’s Breakfast Pregnancy Center LifeWalk 4 Grace Based Parenng Conference Children’s Ministry Info 5 6 PreTeen Camp Info Upcoming Events! 7 8 Youth Ministry Info College Ministry Info 9 10 Contact Informaon Ministries Informaon Philippine Mission Trip Need 11 And a Time to Dance “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heav- ens... a time to weep and a time to laugh” Ecclesiastes 3:1, 4 It takes Kim longer now to get ready for bed. The drug the doctor has been using to treat her cancer is such a powerful drug that not only is it dealing with her cancer but it is also wreaking havoc on her body. She has been so weak she is worn out for just taking a shower. Or walking from our bedroom to the living room. Or getting ready for bed. So it is with such relief when we finally get to bed. And there in the dark- ness after we turned out the lights we would hold each other and talk. There were a couple of times we just held each other and cried because the jour- ney has been, quite frankly, been hard. Where our prayers did not seem to go past the ceiling. There were times we just talked about the day. We would get tickled and get to laughing at all the new antics Greyson is learn- ing. How that little man's vocabulary has just exploded but some of the defi- nitions of terms he is learning have not yet quite caught up with the words. Or how just in the last seven days that we did not get to see Seth and Aiden they seem to grown at least half an inch each. The excitement of all our girls—Rachel, Cami and Lindsay expecting. Josh and Lindsay naming their baby girl Adrie Malaya (Malaya is a Filipino word which means “freedom” or “free”). Continued on page 2
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Co llege Hi l ls Baptist Church Volume 4 , Issue 17 Apr i l 30 , 2014
From the Pastor
From the Pastor continued
reDiscover the Joy of Family
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Crockett Teacher Appreciation Ladies Night Out & Men’s Breakfast Pregnancy Center LifeWalk
4
Grace Based Parenting Conference
Children’s Ministry Info
5 6
PreTeen Camp Info
Upcoming Events!
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Youth Ministry Info
College Ministry Info
9 10
Contact Information
Ministries Information
Philippine Mission Trip Need
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And a Time to Dance
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heav-ens... a time to weep and a time to laugh” Ecclesiastes 3:1, 4
It takes Kim longer now to get ready for bed. The drug the doctor has been
using to treat her cancer is such a powerful drug that not only is it dealing with her cancer but it is also wreaking havoc on her body. She has been so
weak she is worn out for just taking a shower. Or walking from our bedroom
to the living room. Or getting ready for bed.
So it is with such relief when we finally get to bed. And there in the dark-
ness after we turned out the lights we would hold each other and talk. There were a couple of times we just held each other and cried because the jour-
ney has been, quite frankly, been hard. Where our prayers did not seem to
go past the ceiling. There were times we just talked about the day. We would get tickled and get to laughing at all the new antics Greyson is learn-
ing. How that little man's vocabulary has just exploded but some of the defi-
nitions of terms he is learning have not yet quite caught up with the words. Or how just in the last seven days that we did not get to see Seth and Aiden
they seem to grown at least half an inch each. The excitement of all our
girls—Rachel, Cami and Lindsay expecting. Josh and Lindsay naming their baby girl Adrie Malaya (Malaya is a Filipino word which means “freedom” or
“free”). Continued on page 2
And a Time to Dance (continued from page 1)
In the darkness we both knew we were smiling as we talk about the phone calls, texts, food, prayers, encouragement, the love poured out to us by our church family. I know
it made Kim cry with joy when I told her that three of my pastor friends decided to fast and pray for three days for the Lord to spare her from the harsh side effects of her
treatment. Cards of encouragement from the different churches, prayer groups, individuals are a constant reminder of God's love.
There in the darkness tears and laughter interchangeably bubble out of us not because
we have lost our minds but because we know as difficult our situation is and however
harrowing the emotional rollercoaster ride may be, cancer has not changed anything about our Lord.
Cancer has not diminished God's love for us.
Cancer can never eat away at the security of who we are in Christ. Cancer is under the sovereign rule of our wise and good King.
There is nothing that cancer can do that will be greater than God's grace. Cancer will never prevent us from experiencing the mercies of our Lord that are new
every morning. Cancer will be defeated as will all our illnesses and everything that is fallen in our
world. If anything cancer has become a portal, a gateway through which Kim and I are
experiencing things about our God that we have never experienced before. His fuller and richer love, the ultimate value and beauty of simple prayers, familiar scriptures
we memorized in Navigator 2:7 taking on richer and fuller dimensions.
Kim has an appointment with a new cancer doctor this week. We are excited about a
set of fresh eyes to look at her situation. We are also trying to get her an appointment at M.D. Anderson in Houston. We will do what we know to do to take care of her. Every
step of the way trusting our gracious Father.
I have had to help Kim get up from the recliner. I would put my hands under her arms and pull her up until she gets up on her feet. Then she would rest her head on my
chest and I would hold her like we are dancing. Dancing to the silent but beautiful music of God's grace and love. And there I know as I hold my beautiful bride that I am
the luckiest guy in the world! “A time to weep and a time to laugh... and a time to dance!” (Ecclesiastes 3:4).
We can cry, we can laugh, we can dance, not because we are great but because our God is great. His Word is true, His promise is sure, His faithfulness is everlasting, His
love is beyond understanding. So whatever this world throws at us we hang to our Lord
for dear life: “I will be your God throughout your lifetime—until your hair is white with age. I made you, and I will care for you. I will carry you along and save you” (Isaiah
46:4).
May you find God faithful and gracious whatever you are facing in life. “To the only
wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen” (Romans 16:27).
Lakan
Sunday morning series:
May 4th: God’s Design for Marriage
May 11th: Submission Is Not a Bad Word
May 18th: Traps and Snares: Avoiding Pitfalls in Marriage
May 25th: Re-engaging: Rebuilding a Broken Home
June 1st: Parenting in Grace
June 8th: Leaving a Godly Legacy
June 15th: Will the Real Men Please Stand Up?
The Pregnancy Help
Center of the Concho Valley is
holding their annual LifeWalk on
Saturday, May 3rd. Our church is
forming a team to walk to raise awareness about
choosing life and also to raise funds for the
Center. For more infor-mation or to participate,
please contact Joanna Speciale.
May Ladies’ Night Out: Monday, May 5th at 6PM Please let Kira Connel know if you plan to attend so she can reserve adequate space!
Saturday, May 3rd at 7AM in the Fellowship Hall
I t ’s n e v e r t o o e a r l y t o s t a r t r a i s i n g t r u l y g r e a t k i d s . . . a n d i t ’s n e v e r t o o l a t e .
Every Parent wants to raise great kids, yet often we fall short of our dreams. Sometimes we’re just too busy and distracted. Some of us had less than ideal role models. Some of us are working at it, but we just don’t have a good game plan. Are you willing to invest one day in order to empower your kids... forever? With God’s help and a plan, you can raise truly great kids. This conference is a grace-based, character-driven model to nurture con-fident and cooperative kids-and have a great time in the process.
Parenting is the biggest job you will ever do. Give it your best.
This fun, fast-paced conference delves into:
What it takes to raise kids in the midst of busy lives.
Practical ways to take the fear out and put the fun back into parenting
Preparing your child’s heart to re-ceive God’s plan
Turning heartache to hope with your rebellious child
How to bring out the best in your strong-willed child
Creating an environment of love and respect
Giving your child tools to practically deal with their culture
How to lead your child to be a great adult
When it comes to parenting, the days are long... but the years are short.
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, April 23rd— Sparks Store Night
Children’s Choir: Wednesdays 5-6PM (meal included). For Grades K-5th Grade. FMI: Contact Philip Cross
PreTeen Camp This camp is for those who have completed 3rd-6th grade
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
BodyLife Home Groups meet Sunday evenings at 6PM. All groups are open to anyone, so choose one and join us! Spring Host Homes: 2837 Canyon Creek (Fred & Kim Rike) Led by: Fred Rike 284 Amistad (Rex & Stacy Stephenson) Led by: Rex Stephenson & Jimmy Allen *this group will resume meeting on June 1st 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
Philippine Mission Trip Need:
Mark Emmons and Travis Lawrence are leaving next Wednesday, May7th for the Philippines. Part of the trip is to go help the typhoon stricken area in Tacloban. We are collecting supplies to help in that relief effort. If you would like to donate, please bring your items to church this Sunday or you may drop them by the church office this week. Thanks so much for all of your help. children vitamins pre-natal vitamins small diapers baby formula school supplies ziplock bags all sizes 13 gallon trash bags spices/seasonings Any sports balls: basketball, volleyball, soccer, tennis balls, badminton, whistles, cones, lanyards, basketball nets, volleyball nets
