T HE M ESSENGER From the Pastor’s Pen FRESH EVERY MORNING "I’ll never forget the trouble, the utter lostness... I remember it all— oh, how well I remember— the feeling of hitting the bottom. But there’s one other thing I remember, and remembering, I keep a grip on hope: God’s loyal love couldn’t have run out, his merciful love couldn’t have dried up. They’re created new every morning." Lamentations 3:19-23, MSG God's love is not sentimental mush. Yes, there is a gentleness to it, a sense of nurturing. "He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart" (Isaiah 40:11). But God's love also conveys strength. It is the believer's door to freedom when troubles seem to crush all hope. It is a safe refuge from the battering of the storms of life. God's love goes before us. God's love is our safeguard from what we cannot see. "The LORD’s unfailing love surrounds the one who trusts in Him" (Psalm 32:10). God's love never gets old. It is always fresh and refreshing. "God’s loyal love couldn’t have run out, his merciful love couldn’t have dried up. They’re created new every morning." Yes, new and fresh. Every morning. And because it is grounded in His character and in His Word, God's love will never fail you. So when fear assails you, look to God. See His heart. Experience His love. "Don’t panic. I’m with you. There’s no need to fear for I’m your God. I’ll give you strength. I’ll help you. I’ll hold you steady, keep a firm grip on you" (Isaiah 41:10, MSG). Lakan When fear assails you, look to God. See His heart. Experience His love. College Hills Baptist Newsletter Volume 5, Issue 24 June 24, 2015 In This Issue From the Pastor What’s Happening Bridal Shower Summer VBS Breakout Church Family Picnic Summer Camps Children’s Ministries Extended Session Youth Ministries College Ministries Ministries Information Contact Information
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THE MESSENGER
From the Pastor’s Pen
FRESH EVERY MORNING "I’ll never forget the trouble,
the utter lostness...
I remember it all—
oh, how well I remember—
the feeling of hitting the bottom.
But there’s one other thing I remember, and remembering,
I keep a grip on hope:
God’s loyal love couldn’t have run out,
his merciful love couldn’t have dried up.
They’re created new every morning."
Lamentations 3:19-23, MSG
God's love is not sentimental mush. Yes,
there is a gentleness to it, a sense of
nurturing. "He tends his flock like a
shepherd: He gathers the lambs in His
arms and carries them close to His
heart" (Isaiah 40:11).
But God's love also conveys strength. It
is the believer's door to freedom when
troubles seem to crush all hope. It is a
safe refuge from the battering of the storms of life. God's love goes before us.
God's love is our safeguard from what
we cannot see. "The LORD’s unfailing
love surrounds the one who trusts in
Him" (Psalm 32:10).
God's love never gets old. It is always
fresh and refreshing. "God’s loyal love couldn’t have run out, his merciful love
couldn’t have dried up. They’re created
new every morning." Yes, new and
fresh. Every morning.
And because it is grounded in His
character and in His Word, God's love
will never fail you. So when fear assails
you, look to God. See His heart.
Experience His love. "Don’t panic. I’m
with you. There’s no need to fear for I’m
your God. I’ll give you strength. I’ll help
you. I’ll hold you steady, keep a firm
grip on you" (Isaiah 41:10, MSG).
Lakan
When fear assails you,
look to God.
See His heart.
Experience His love.
College Hills Baptist Newsletter Volume 5, Issue 24 June 24, 2015
In This Issue
From the Pastor What’s Happening
Bridal Shower
Summer VBS Breakout
Church Family Picnic
Summer Camps
Children’s Ministries
Extended Session Youth Ministries College Ministries Ministries Information
Contact Information
AT THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SAN ANGELO
Northside—July 6-10 For more information or to volunteer to help, please contact Philip Cross at the church office or 325-277-7980.
Before the Miss becomes a
Mrs., let’s shower
Makayla Cisneros with love and good wishes
Sunday, June 28th
In the Awana Room
following Morning
Worship
Makayla is registered at—
Target & Bed Bath and Beyond
FMI: Contact Kira Connel
Remember to bring
your old photos
by the office
to be scanned
or email them to the
church office for our
fun “ ”
game!
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Mon.-Fri., June 22nd-26th: Youth Mission Trip to Highland Lakes Sunday, June 28th: Bridal Shower for Makayla Cisneros in the AWANA room after morning worship Friday, July 3rd: Church offices closed for the holiday Sunday, July 5th: Celebrating the 4th on the 5th Church Family Picnic. Hamburgers, Hot dogs provided. You bring the sides and desserts and join in the fun! July 16th—19th: PreTeen Camp at Highland Lakes July 23rd-26th: Youth HEB Camp at Leakey TX
Southside Boys
& Girls Club!
Games
Recreation
Dancing
Lunch
Snacks
Crafts
Singing
Bible Lesson
Youth Mission Camp at Highland Lakes
Baptist Camp, Spicewood TX
Highland Lakes Camp
July 16-19, 2015 Cost: $250 each
Dennis Lee—Speaker and Worship Leader
FMI or to register: Philip Cross at the church office
July 23-26, 2015 at HEB Camp Leakey TX Reservations are limited, so claim your spot today! goo.gl/forms/uJNWTMytga
Cost: $60 each FMI: Contact Ryan Connel
August 2-7, 2015
at beautiful
Glorieta, New Mexico
Cost: $300.00
Speakers: Chip Luter Tony Merida Worship Leaders: Rush of Fools Activities include: The Terrain Park, Drift Trikes, Tree House, Super Swing, Fly Lines, Zip Drop, Rappelling, the Climbing Grotto and Arrow Tag and more!
Contact Ryan ASAP is you would like to attend! www.glorieta.org/collegiate
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 Family 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 We are excited to have FAMILY home groups during the summer, so bring your family and join one!
