The Messenger

Co llege Hi l ls Baptist Church Volume 4 , Issue 05 Februar y 05, 2014

In This Issue:

From the Pastor 1

Resting on God’s Word cont. 2

2 Peter Sermon Series Mark Your Calendar Precept Spring 2014

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Children’s Ministry Info 4

Youth Ministry Info

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College Ministry Info

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Contact Information

Ministries Information

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F ROM THE P ASTOR :

Resting on God's Word

"He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword. When he saw that this met with approval among the Jews, he proceed-ed to seize Peter also... The night before Herod was to bring him to tri-al, Peter was sleeping" Acts 12:2-3, 6 Sleep is a rare commodity when you are in trouble. Your mind races a hundred miles an hour, zipping and zagging here and there. And there is no off-switch. The threat of death would scare most of us sleepless. But not the Apostle Peter. Herod liked his poll numbers after he executed the Apostle James. So he had Peter arrested presumably to fan his popularity with the crowd. The threat of death was not lost on Peter. But he was perfectly at peace.

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Resting On God’s Word (continued from page 1)

He probably was sleeping so deeply that the rattling of his chains when he moved did not wake him up, even though it surely dis-turbed the two soldiers to which he was chained. You could almost hear his rhythmic snoring in the darkness. He was so sound asleep that a very bright light did not wake him either. "Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell" (v. 7). In fact, he was so sound asleep that the angel "struck Peter on the side and woke him up" (v. 7). This was no gentle nudge. Vine's Dictionary of New Testa-ment Words defines "struck" as "literally, of giving a blow with the hand, or fist." The guy was just totally, completely out. The question most of us will have is, how can he sleep so sound-ly with the threat of death hanging over him? Over the years, Peter's impetuousness had been replaced with complete trust on the Lord Je-sus and His Word. Everything the Lord said that will happen, happened. From Peter's denials, to Jesus' arrest, His death, His resurrection. And Jesus already told Peter when and how he was going to die. "'When you were younger you dressed yourself and went where you wanted; but when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go.' Jesus said this to indicate the kind of death by which Peter would glorify God" (John 21:18-19). Herod thought he was in charge. Peter knew better. So he slept. Life threatens us with all kinds of harm. Our peace and rest, and yes, sleep, will not come from the world backing off. Our peace and restful sleep can only come from trusting the Lord Jesus and His Word. Jesus said, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have over-come the world" (John 16:33). And, "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid" (John 14:27). The world just thinks it has control over our lives. We know better. Zzzzzzzzzzz.

Lakan

Sundays during Morning Worship

Meets Tuesdays, 9-11AM

in the Fellowship Hall

FMI: Contact Teacher,

Candy Blackwood

Sunday, February 9th: Elder/Deacon Meeting at 3PM Sunday, February 16th: Church Leadership Teams Meeting at 4PM Parent/Youth Team Meeting at 5PM

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 5th—

Snowman 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 ryan@collegehillsbc.org

Weekly Meetings

June 8-14, 2014. You’ll have the opportunity to share Christ through back yard Bible clubs, work projects, and serving at a camp for Autistic children. Deposit deadline is February 16th. There are only 20 spots left, so let Ryan know ASAP!

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

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: info@collegehillsbc.org

Online: www.collegehillsbc.org

Look us up on: 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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ELDERS AND DEACONS:

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 ses-sion or if you have any questions.

1’s and 2’s: 3’s & 4’s: 02-09 Cameron Cross Shannon Lacy 02-16 Savanna Powell Kyla Reid 02-23 Elizabeth Torbett Cami Mariano 03-02 Paige Southwell Maddie Baxter