this issue

Thank You! P.1

From Lakan (cont.) P.2 College Ministry Opportunity P.2

Agape ministries P. 3

Lottie Moon update P.3 2011 Contribution Receipts P.3

Children’s Ministries Info P.4

Student Ministries Info P.5

Parents’ Day P.6

Men and Women Small Groups P.6 Contact Info P.6

Relocation Fund P.7

Upcoming Events P.7 Deacon of the Week P. 7

Extended Session Schedule P. 7 NEW BABY NEWS! P. 7

Staff and Office Hours P.7

The Messenger College Hills Baptist Church

Volume 2, issue 8 February 21, 2012

FROM LAKAN…

Thank You. A big “Thank You” to the Mis-

sions Team for a great UPG (Unreached Peo-

ple Groups) Missions Conference this past

weekend. Marissa Eugenio, our guest mis-

sionary, loved being here, loved our barbeque

brisket and refried beans and Mexican food,

but most of all, she loved the heart that our

church has for the work to reach the UPGs in

southern Philippines.

One of the results of our UPG Missions Con-

ference is First Baptist Church Mertzon con-

sidering partnering with one of the new

church planting teams.

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From Lakan...

We, as a church, have a spe-cial role we can play in the life of the college students that are part of this church by investing in them on a personal level during their time here. One way you can do this is through adopting one or more of our students this se-mester. Adopting a student would mean you would be willing to do the following: At least once a month

feed your student (either in your home or take them out with you/your family)

Perhaps opening up your home for them to do laundry

Involving them in family activities (movies, game nights, etc.)

Inviting them to sit with you on Sunday mornings

Doing something special for them around testing times

Check up on them during the week with a call, text or email.

In general, the idea is to be willing to be involved in their lives over the course of this semester. If you are willing, or you have questions, please call me at 325-227-1778.

Ryan Connel

Marissa, Kim and I

did a presentation for

them Sunday night.

FBC Mertzon also

voted Sunday to allo-

cate all the money

needed to build a

home for the Cawa-

Cawa kids in Zambo-

anga City. We thank

our Lord for raising

them up for this part-

nership work.

Local Outreach. We

will be providing a

free lunch during the

San Angelo Annual

Disc Golf Tournament

March 10 at the lake.

This is a wonderful

opportunity for us to

interact with a group

of people who are to-

tally unchurched.

We need volunteers

who will help serve

and also just visit

with people. Sign up

in the foyer.

Jack Morris. Jack

went home to be with

the Lord last night

(Feb. 20). Jack was

a blessing to every-

one who knew him

and encountered

him. The last few

times I saw him, he

told me that he was

ready to see the

Lord. Funeral service

is this Friday, Feb.

24, at 2 PM, at the

Johnson Funeral

Home Chapel. Come

celebrate his life.

Thank you. Thank

you to Ernie Bringle

for the wonderful,

easy-to-read signs

around the church.

Thanks, Ernie!

Lakan

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We need YOUR help in our

college ministries.

2011 Contribution Receipts

Praise the Lord! We finally have 2011 Contribution Receipts! I so appreciate your patience during this stressful time of computer woes!

The receipts are in the foyer, labeled by last name.

If you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call at the church office.

* I will be happy to email you a copy of your contributions also. Cindy Hickey

$11000.00 Given to Date: $6780.00

On the last Sunday of each month we receive the Lord’s sup-per. On that Sunday we will also ask for donations to our Agape Ministries. These ministries give us the opportunity to help those in need.

With your help, we can provide food boxes as well as supply-ing needed clothing, and help in other areas.

Please bring canned and/or nonperishable items with you as you come to wor-ship with us Sunday, February 26th. There will be a box in the foyer where you may place your items.

You may also give a special offering to these ministries by placing it in the offer-ing plate marked Agape.

Of course you are welcome to bring canned goods/non-perishables by the church office anytime!

“If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” 1 John 3:17-18

Daylight Savings

Time Begins on

Sunday, March 11th.

Remember to set your

clocks one hour

FORWARD before

going to bed on

Saturday, March 10th.

Don’t be late for

Sunday school and

church!

CHILDREN’S CHOIR

CLUB CALENDAR:

02-22 Rodeo Night

02-29 Leap Night

03-07 Guest Speaker (T&T Store)

03-14 No Club-Spring Break

03-21 Mission Letter Night

03-28 Guest Speaker (Change Night)

AWANA Clubs—

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIESCHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

Weekly Meetings:

Sunday School: Sundays at 9:30AM Classes for all ages Preschool—5th Grade Kids on Fire Choir: Sundays at 6:00PM CHBC AWANA room Grades K-5th Grade AWANA Clubs: Wednesdays at 6:00PM Preschool—5th Grade FMI: Contact Philip Cross at 277-7980 or the Church office 949-5788

We are not only having fun learning

songs and preparing our Spring

Musical which we will present May

6th, we are also having fun learning

“Firm Foundations: Creation to

Christ” under the leadership of Stacy

Stephenson and her wonderful team.

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

The youth are doing a four week

series called “Live Different” on

what the Bible says about sex

and holiness.

They will be doing the study

on Wednesday evenings dur-

ing Outbreak.

Plan to join the group on

Wednesdays at 6PM upstairs

in the Youth Room and bring a

friend with you!

Youth Disciple Now Weekend

is an incredible opportunity

for students to grow in their

faith.

It is a mini-camp experience,

but it is local.

Join us and experience chal-

lenging teaching, passionate

worship, times of hanging

out in your host homes with

other students and wild fun!

College Ministries Weekly Meetings:

YOUTH MINISTRIESYOUTH MINISTRIES

Weekly Meetings:

Sunday School: Sundays at 9:30AM CHBC Upstairs Home Groups: Sundays at 6:00PM Various Homes Outbreak: Wednesdays at 6:00PM CHBC Upstairs Current Study: Romans

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 Home-1734 Weston) FMI: Contact Ryan Connel at 227-1778 or church office at 949-5788

MARCH 23-25

PARENT’S DAY...

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:

How to contact us:

For more information on Men’s and Women’s Small

Groups, check the website, the foyer information

table, or call the church office.

Upcoming Events:

February:

24-25—Planet Wisdom Student Conf

26th—Lord’s Supper & Agape Sunday

Parent/Youth Team Mtg-5PM

March:

3rd—Men’s Breakfast-7AM

4th—Parents’ Day

11th—Daylight Savings Time

Spring Forward!

12-16—School Spring Break

18—Pray for Three Focus

CLT Mtg -4PM

Parent/Youth Team Mtg-5PM

23-25—Youth D-Now Weekend

25th—Prayer for Three Focus

Lord’s Supper & Agape Sunday

28th—Prayer for Three Focus

April:

1st—Focus on the Cross Sunday

8th—Resurrection Sunday

Extended Session Workers:

These men are responsible for hospital visitation the month of February/March and are available to anyone who has needs. Feb 26 Charles Harrison…..653-4386 Mar 05 John Bilberry………...942-1012 Mar 12 Jerry Walls…………...944-1876 Mar 18 Jerry Walls……..……944-1876 Mar 25 Bob Gilliam……….….655-6067 Apr 01 Fred Rike……………..227-4208

DEACON OF THE WEEK:

Precept Class: Revelation Part 4

Tuesdays 9-11AM in the Fellowship Hall with teacher, Candy Blackwood

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

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 Cathy Blair at 405-496-5769 if you are unable to work your extended session or if you have any questions.

1’s and 2’s: 3’s & 4’s: 02-26 Becca Woods/Josh Stephenson Brad Michon Grissom 03-04 Kira Connel/ Tara Weber Ross & Savannah Powell 03-11 Taylor Stephenson/Presley Fisher Rex Stephenson/Brittany Guevara 03-18 Gayle Bryan/Jordan Fisher Raymond & Jessalyn Cherry 03-25 Rob & Brandi Larmon Jessie Rike/Stephen Guevara

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Congratulations to John & Paige Southwell on the

birth of their daughter, Carly Brook, on Sunday, Feb.

19th. She weighs 8lbs. 9oz. and is 20” long! She joins

older sister, Emily.

NEW BABY!