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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

Education is a wonderful thing. In America, most people spend 13 years in primary education. Following our traditional education process, there are many educational paths to choose. Some finish their formal education and enter the working world. That doesn’t mean their education is completed, it simply means their employer now directs the path of their education. Some enter a technical or trade school to learn a specific skill to make a living. Others continue their education at the University level. Everyone recognizes the value of a good education to become employable and make a living.
The rewards of a secular education are very fruitful. Although not guaranteed, typically a better education will lead to better jobs and a higher standard of living.
What about your spiritual education? If worldly education will increase your chances financial success, what will a spiritual education do for you? One day, you may or may not own a home. One day, you may or may not receive a college degree. One day, you may or may not be able to comfortably retire. But one day everyone will stand before the Lord in judgment. When you reach that point, your secular education will be of no aid to you at all. On the other hand, your spiritual education will be essential.
No, a 500 question, multiple-choice exam on the Scriptures will not be required before entering heaven, but your biblical knowledge still be tested. It’s your biblical knowledge that teaches you right from wrong. It’s your biblical knowledge that guides you to a righteous life. It’s your time in the word that gives you the strength to withstand temptation. It’s your time in the word that enables you to live godly, upright lives. It’s your time in the word that transforms you and changes you into a righteous person who is faithful and obedient which then produces a life which God rewards.
Will there be a multiple-choice exam on your knowledge of the Scripture? No. Will your life be examined based on your knowledge and faithfulness to the Scripture? Yes.
For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw, their work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each person’s work. If what has been built survives, the builder will receive a reward. If it is burned up, the builder will suffer loss but yet will be saved—even though only as one escaping through the flames. 1 Corinthians 3:11–15 (NIV)

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

SCC
March
Newsletter
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SCC Newsletter
December
2012

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Special Music
5 Gena & Mark Fulton
12 Open
19 Lori Sammons
26 Open

Meditation
5 Larry Azure
12 Jerry Cole
19 John Kegley
26 Jerry Musick

Elder
5 John Kegley
12 Jerry Musick
19 Sonny Scott
26 Bobby Church

Greeters
5 Fay Williams
12 Randall & Florence
Parris
19 Sonny & Libby Scott
26 Jerry & Karen Cole

Communion Prep
5 Jerry Widener
12 Jerry Hagy
19 Ray Woods
26 Bill Duncan
Projector Operator
Ernie Blankenship
Projector Operator
Jerry Schuler

March 1: 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 Shoney at Exit 5. We’ll see you there!
March 4: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Wedding Shower
You are invited to a wedding shower for Sarah Kegley and Danny Keaton on March 4 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall. They are registered at: amazon.com or Kohls. Also, if you would like to give them a gift card, Home Depot or Lowes would be appreciated.
March 21: 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.
March 21: 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.
March 28: Seniors Trip
April 1: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Wedding Shower
You are invited to a wedding shower for Seth Kegley and Lindsey Wallace on April 1 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall.

This Month’s Events

Morning Nursery
5 Carolyn Woods & Makayla McCracken
12 Cynthia Hagy & Dotty Woods
19 Cindy & Eric Eastridge
26 Mildred Sobotka & Jordyn Simerly

The mission focus of the Month is “Haven of Rest”. The mission statement for the Haven of Rest is to provide food, clothing, shelter, basic counseling, training, referral and structured programs and to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Haven of Rest is an independent 501c3 corporation located in Bristol, TN and governed by a Board of Directors made up of local Christians who attend various Christian denominations. Find out more online at: www.bristolmission.org
Haven of Rest Meal: March 26—Wilkie Team
Visit and a Meal: March 23—Team 2 providing meal. See Carol Wilkie or Jeffery Musick if you know someone who needs to be added to the current list.
Collecting shoes for East Tennessee Christian Home and Academy during March. Bring shoes individually placed in plastic grocery bags. Tie the bags.
Family Promise: March 5-12, See sign up sheet as to how you can help.
Outreach committee members are: Jeffery Musick, chair, Judith Schuler, Larry and Connie Azure, Carol Wilkie, Florence Parris, Cecil Anders, Sandy Aven, Carolyn Widener, and Rich Pannell. If there is an outreach need in our community or church, please let Jeffery Musick or another committee member know.

Morning Pre-KClass
5 Cindy & Eric Eastridge
12 Toby Cook & Jordyn Simerly
19 Charity Dowell &Eric Eastridge
26 Family Sunday
31 Family Sunday
28

Children’s Church
5 Lynn Pannell & Lydia McKenna
12 Charity Dowell & Eric Eastridge
19 Linda Kegley & Hannah Eastridge
26 Family Sunday

Last month I preached a series of sermons titled, I Love the Church Because… It was a sermon series that could have lasted all year because there are so many things to love about the church. Not only is the church a place where you find truth, hope, a second chance, and love; here you also find fellowship, friendship, acceptance, grace, purpose, and so much more.
Far too often the church takes a lot of negative hits and I wanted to take this opportunity to encourage you to fall in love with the church again. The church — Suburban Christian Church — is a very special place. This is a church you can be proud of and I want to encourage you to love your church, take pride in your church, and value your church.
Suburban is a special place and offers something nobody else does, the hope of heaven and the joy of life. As we work together pursue our goals I encourage you to invite friends, family, neighbors, acquaintances, and even your enemies to come and find something special here at Suburban.

Prayer Time

March Birthdays

2 Joyce Cole
7 Norma Reeves
13 Sam Crowe
16 Sarah Leonard
19 Toby Cook
21 Bill Duncan
21 Florence Parris
22 Lori Sammons
23 Juanita Musick
26 Jamie Dowell
27 Cindy Eastridge
27 Bobby Anders
27 Makayla McCracken
28 Zac Rife
29 Mark Fulton
30 Kenny Dowell

Prayer List
Ken Jones
Carolyn Widener
Nerina McKenna
Jerry Hagy
Andrew Drake
Linda Johnson
Charles White
Larry Azure
Brenda Mullins
Herb Wilkie
Helen McKenna
Leslie DeBusk
Betty Sharett
Lillian Worley
Ona Burress
Arlie Riffe
Susan Woods
Jerry Widener
Tony Riffe
Janice Meadows
Kyle Skeen
5 yr. old—leukemia
Cora Elmore
Connie Azure
Bill & Ruth Stacey
Vivian Houser
Jerry Musick
Faye Abernathy
Joyce Cole
Jonnie Gilliam
Mandy Crowder
Albert & Katherine Owens
Bonnie Burnett
Bobby Church
Rachael Petersen
Levi Ellis
Mabel Bowman
Jill Cooper
Anna Alsbrook
Pam Blackburn
Brenda Altizer
Paul Rowe
Andrew Hall
Emma Worley
Howard Taylor
Norma Reeves
Johnny Biners
Flora Murray
Carol Elswick
Dotty Woods
Sonny Scott
Jamie Dowell
Evelan Baker
Jonathan Harlow
Bob Bayless
Debbie Barger
Logan Welch
Jerry Cole
Karen Cole

Sam Neal
Sympathies, the families of:
Alec Turnball
James Ashe
Military
Corey Edwards
Preston Fulton
Zac Rife

March Prayer Focus

March brings Spring and with it comes change and new life.
Pray for:
*Our unsaved family and friends that they too will find new life.
*A renewal of our commitment to a life of faithfulness.
*Our church family to see growth and new life as we strive to meet the goals set before us by our elders.

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