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Mission
Statement:
SCC exists to:
Exalt
God
Evangelize the Lost
Equip Christians for Service

Suburban Christian Church
20290 Wood
Howell Road Bristol, VA 24202 276-669-0591
Rich Pannell Minister

Here we are again, standing at the threshold of another new year. It’s the one time of year when people reflect upon their lives to see what changes they would like to make for their future. I encourage you to do so. No one is perfect and there is always room for some improvement. However, I also warn you to not get bogged down in the mistakes of the past. Recognize your sins, confess them to God, and trust in your God who removes your sins as far as the east is from the west (Psalm 103:12).
It’s good to reflect and plan as individuals, in organizations, and even in churches. Hopefully, you are aware by now that we have set a goal for this coming year of reaching an average monthly attendance of 100 people and having 12 baptisms by July 1, 2017. With that goal in mind, I’d like to share a couple of thoughts for what I would like to see happened at Suburban this coming year.
Renewed enthusiasm for evangelism. The command is clear. And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” Matthew 28:18–20 (ESV) The church does not exists to serve itself. The church exists to bring people out of hell.
A deeper love for Suburban. True, Suburban Christian Church is not perfect. As with any person or organization, if you look for it casually, that will be quickly apparent. Sometimes the good things are a little harder to find. Personally, I love the Suburban church. The people who attend here are incredible. We are reaching out to our community, we see the value of ministering to the needs of others, and that’s a great thing! I think the music is great and the morning worship is encouraging and inspiring. Clearly the best thing about Suburban is the people who attended here.
A stronger commitment to serve. If both the above ideals will be achieved, a fresh spirit of evangelism and deeper love for Suburban, the natural outgrowth will be greater service for the Lord in the church. Suburban is filled with people who have the time, talents, and resources to serve the kingdom of God and honor him through their service to the Lord.
The Suburban Christian Church has something special to offer. Never forget that great truth.

For up to date information, please visit the website at: www.suburbanchristian.org

SCC
January
Newsletter
2017

SCC Newsletter
December
2012

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Special Music
1 Open
8 Aldonza Olivo & Libby Scott
15Open
22Lydia McKenna
29Open

Meditation
1 Jerry Widener
8 Seth Kegley
15 Larry Azure
22 Tony Riffe
29 Sonny Scott

Elder
1 Bobby Church
8 Ernie Blankenship
15 John Kegley
22 Sonny Scott
29 Bobby Church

Greeters
1 Randall & Florence Parris
8 Sonny & Libby Scott
15 Fay Williams
22 Dan & Mildred Sobotka
29 Herb & Carol Wilkie

Communion Prep
1 Jerry Widener
8 Ray Woods
15 Cindy Eastridge
22 Judith Schuler
29 Bill Duncan
Projector Operator
Ernie Blankenship
Projector Operator
Jerry Schuler

January 4, 7:00 a.m.: Men’s Breakfast
On the first Wednesday of each month, the men of the church meet for breakfast, good food, conversation, and fellowship. Consider waking a little earlier before work and meet at IHOP at Exit 7. We’ll see you there!
January 17: 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.: Food Box Giveaway
We will be giving out food boxes to anyone in need at the church from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
January 17: 6:00 p.m.: Elders’ Meeting
Please keep the elders in your prayers as they continue to research and learn about what we need to do is a church body to grow in the Lord.

This Month’s Events

Morning Nursery
1 Carol Wilkie & Hannah Eastridge
8 Carolyn Woods & Makayla McCracken
15 Cynthia Hagy & Dotty Woods
22 Cindy & Eric Eastridge
29 Mildred Sobotka & Jordyn Simerly

TCTC January 6-8 and Passion January 2-4. All interested parties please sign up. If you have any questions please contact Charity Dowell.

Morning Pre-KClass
1 Cindy & Eric Eastridge
8 Toby Cook & Tuesday Dowell
15 Connie Azure & Kamryn Blankenship
22 TBA
29 Family Sunday
31 Family Sunday
28

Children’s Church
1 Lynn Pannell & Lydia McKenna
8 Charity Dowell & Eric Eastridge
15 Linda Kegley & Hannah Eastridge
22 Helen Roberts & Madison Clark
29 Family Sunday

Prayer Time

January Birthdays

5 Jeffery Musick
18 Cynthia Hagy
20 Sonny Scott
23 Libby Scott
25 Gail Ryan
27 Cary Drake
30 Hunter McCracken

Prayer List
Miranda Sams
Reagan Widener
Randall Wilson
Mark & Penny Stanley
Julia Hensley
Kemry Street
Yvonne Stallard
Sarah Woods
John Parson
Ron Snowden
Ricky Phillips
Karol Elswick
Gatlinburg
Dema Woods
Jerry Musick
Larry Azure
Herb Wilkie
Ron McCready
Isabella Alderbright
Erica Christian
Nell Hutchinson
Linda Johnson
Wilma Bare
Pam Blackburn
Edith Mullins
Alisa Mutter
Phyllis McConnell & Family
Mary Fay Barnett
Jeffery Musick
Hurricane Victims
Eric Eastridge
Sandy Sammons
Rick Rhymer
Charles Phillips
Carol Kay Church
Bill & Ruth Stacy
Mabel Bowman
Betty Sharrett
Andrew Hall
Helen McKenna
Hannah Ellis
Joyce Cole
Howard Taylor
Lillian Worley
Jonnie Gilliam
Norma Reeves
Ona Burress
Albert & Katherine Owens
Wayne Nelson
Janna Berrier
Leslie DeBusk
Faye Abernathy
Dick Asbury
Brenda Altizer
Lisa Kestner
Brad Owens
Lillian Schultz
Barbara Augustine

Hollis Tolliver
Dotty Woods
Homeless
Sympathies, the families of:
Bruce Watson
Goffery Salyer
Judy Dietz
Cheryl Carbaugh
Donny Scandland
Louise Modlin
Morgan Bentley
Military
Andy Frye
Corey Edwards
Preston Fulton
Zac Rife

January Prayer Focus

As we face a new year let our prayers focus on the well-being of three institutions which are essential for the success of any society—the family, the church, and the government.
*Pray for the family unit as it is under attack from various societal sources.
*Pray that our churches will refuse to compromise on biblical principles.
*Pray that our government leaders will embrace and defend the Constitution and the Christian principles on which it was founded.

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