Co llege Hi l ls Baptist Church Volume 4 , Issue 0 8 Februar y 26 , 2014

In This Issue:

From the Pastor 1

Living Daily in Holiness cont. 2

2 Peter Sermon Series Ladies Night Out Precept Spring 2014

3

Coming Soon 4

Children’s Ministry Info

Youth Ministry Info

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6

College Ministry Info

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Contact Information

Ministries Information

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F ROM THE P ASTOR : Living Daily in Holiness

"But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit." (2 Corinthians 3:18)

The beauty and the magnificence of an adult butterfly are only matched by the wonder of the transformation process it goes through from being a worm-like caterpillar to a pupa to its majestic adult form. Believers in Jesus Christ are likewise being transformed into the holiness and beauty of the Lord. We are already assured that the Lord Himself will accomplish this at the end:

"For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son." (Romans 8:29).

The Apostle John echoes this when he wrote,

"We know that when He appears, we will be like Him, because we will see Him just as He is." (1 John 3:2).

Continued on page 2

Living Daily in Holiness (continued from page 1) Where most of us struggle is in the daily unpacking of this truth about our salvation. We are still badgered by temptations. We still get am-bushed by our pet sins. We join the Apostle Paul in his frustration,

"It happens so regularly that it’s predictable. The moment I decide to do good, sin is there to trip me up. I truly delight in God’s commands, but it’s pretty obvious that not all of me joins in that delight. Parts of me covertly rebel, and just when I least expect it, they take charge." (Romans 7:21-23, MSG).

So we scream with him,

"Wretched man that I am! Who will set me free from the body of this death?" (Romans 7:24).

If someone hands you a book on "Seven Steps to Holy Living," or "Twenty One Irrefutable Laws of Avoiding Sin," run from him. For the daily walk of holiness is not achieved by following external rules or for-mula. God's answer to Paul's, and our, dilemma of daily deliverance from this body of death is simple and profound, "Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord!" (Romans 8:25). And

the way God transforms us is us "beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord." The mirror here refers to the Word of God. The Word of God tells us what Jesus looks like. The more we get to know Jesus through His Word, the more we desire the things He desires--like holiness, obe-dience to the Father, fruitfulness. And hate the things that He hates--like sin, injustice, self-righteousness.

"From glory to glory." Or ever-increasing glory from day to day. This is the beauty of Christ transforming the believer daily. From within. From a worm-like creature to one that conforms to His glorious image. The completion of this process is already assured. What God wants us to re-alize is that we can breathe the same air of holiness now that is the norm in heaven. In Christ. Through Christ. Daily in His Word. Increas-ingly developing a taste for the holy as we taste the joy and goodness of His holiness. And the allure of sin fades away. And we live in joyous victory.

Lakan

Sundays during Morning Worship

Meets Tuesdays, 9-11AM

in the Fellowship Hall

FMI: Contact Teacher,

Candy Blackwood

And BABY SHOWER for:

Liz Wittkamper and baby Declan Monday, March 3rd at 6PM Location: Cork and Pig (2201 Knickerbocker) Baby Needs: Diaper and Gift Cards Please RSVP to Stacy Stephenson

COME HUNGRY SUNDAY MORNING, MARCH 2ND! Help our Youth as they raise funds for their mission trip. (see details on page 6) They are preparing delicious Breakfast Burritos for you! All proceeds will go toward the expenses of their Mission Trip.

Missions Sunday is March 23rd. Join us for Sunday School and Morning Worship and stay for

our Missions Luncheon and Pie Auction afterwards.

All Lunch Donations &

Auction proceeds go to

the Frontliners in the

Philippines as they

share the Gospel with

unreached people

groups. Our goal is to

Raise $3000 by the end

of April.

Church Blood Drive, March 19th, 4-6:30PM. You can go online to make

an appointment at the link below: Blood Drive Appointment

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 26th—

Sdrawkcab 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 will have the opportunity to share Christ through back yard Bible clubs, work projects, and serving at a camp for Autistic children.

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

College Retreat

April 4th-5th

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 session or if you have any questions.

1’s and 2’s: 3’s & 4’s: 03-02 Paige Southwell Maddie Baxter 03-09 Josh Stephenson Jessalyn Cherry 03-16 Allie Rike Hope Bency 03-23 Kaylee Rutherford Michon Grissom