Author: dw

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

I recently heard a talk radio program which broke my heart. They were discussing one of the show’s cast members who had foul language worse than anyone else on the program. It was a woman who spoke with a sense of pride that her language was worse than the others. What really broke my heart was the following day the same woman spoke about her faith and regular church attendance. Apparently, this woman has never read James 1:26, Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless. Neither has she read James 3:10, Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be.
I never cease to be dumbfounded by people who think of Christianity as a belief completely divorced from behavior. Many in our modern culture appear to hold the position that if they believe God exists and Jesus Christ is his Son, that is sufficient for the forgiveness of sin and entry into heaven.
Countless scriptures teach the importance of changing your behavior to match God’s expectations. True, with the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, your sins were forgiven and no good deeds with cover your sin; but Christ didn’t only walk this earth to be the sin sacrifice, he also came to teach God’s will. He taught his apostles and disciples the expectations of God; they were to teach them to others. God expects your language and behavior to match the righteousness he bestows to you in Jesus Christ.
The change that takes place in your life—proven by your actions and language—is the result of God’s gift to you. The greatest gift he could give, his Holy Spirit, is the catalyst for your transformation. Galatians 5 contrasts the old life, “the acts of the flesh,” with the evidence of the Spirit of God. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Galatians 5:22–25 (NIV)
If the Spirit of God is within you, these characteristics will leak out. It is the “fruit," or evidence that God’s presence is with you. The old life is gone with its filthy language and ungodly behavior. Pursue nothing less than to live by the Spirit God has given you and his Spirit will produce the life God desires.

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

SCC
June
Newsletter
2017

SCC Newsletter
December
2012

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Special Music
Special Music will be posted in the bulletin as scheduled on a weekly basis. Please contact Libby Scott if you would like to serve.

Meditation
4 Larry Azure
11 Jim Cook
18 Jerry Cole
25 Dan Sobotka

Elder
4 John Kegley
11 Sonny Scott
18 Bobby Church
25 Ernie Blankenship

Greeters
4 Randall & Florence Parris
11 Sonny & Libby Scott
18 Ray & Dotty Woods
25 Fay Williams

Communion Prep
4 Bill Duncan
11 Jerry Cole
18 Judith Schuler
25 Cindy Eastridge
Projector Operator
Ernie Blankenship
Projector Operator
Jerry Schuler

June 7: 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 Perkins (Exit 7). We’ll see you there!
June 20: 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.
June 20: 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.
June 27: Seniors Trip
We have a calling to serve the needs of our community. That includes picking up trash. On Saturday, June 24, we will serve the Lord and others by cleaning up a section of Lee Highway by the church. The day of service will finish with a hot dog picnic. Come out and worship God in Service. Time to be determined.

This Month’s Events

Morning Nursery
4 Cynthia Hagy &
Dotty Woods
11 Nerina McKenna & TBA
18 Mildred Sobotka &
Jordyn Simerly
25 Carolyn Woods &
Sophie Crowe

Thanks to all who gave to the CCYC camp program. We purchased all the needed paper products for their summer camp programs.
Our Outreach partner for June is Josh and Ruth Barron in Kenya. Josh reports: Christ’s Kingdom in Kenya is continuing to expand and deepen in so many exciting ways! We have witnessed baptisms, heard of many other baptisms and new church plants by our national co-workers, planted two new branches of our “Community Christian Bible Training Institute”, and have our “Discipleship Training Institute” on track to have two sessions this year. The missionary team has grown – we now have 12 adults and 12 children.
Keep the Barron’s in your prayers as they continue their work in Kenya.
Website is:
http://joshuaruthbarron.cmfmissionary.org/
Thanks for being a “generous” church family as we support our community and the world. Pray for each Outreach need daily!
Our Dig a Well project----$1,000 raised towards our $2,500 goal
Visit and a Meal will resume in August. Thanks to all that have participated in this program.
Haven of Rest – June 25 – Charity Dowell Team
Night of Praise and Worship – July 29, 2017 6:00 to 7:00pm —Mark your calendars now. Don’t miss this special community event to “Praise our Good, Good Father and His Amazing Grace”

Morning Pre-KClass
4 Cindy & Eric Eastridge
11 Toby Cook &
Jordyn Simerly
18 Connie Azure &
Sophie Crowe
25 Family Sunday
26 Family Sunday
31 Family Sunday
28

Children’s Church
4 Lynn Pannell &
Lydia McKenna
11 Charity Dowell & TBA
18 Linda Kegley &
Hannah Eastridge
25 Family Sunday

Prayer Time

June Birthdays

5 Will Pannell
8 Faith Goodson
8 Len Smith
9 Jay Taylor
10 Jeanette Anders
11 Linda Kegley
12 Patsy Prater
15 Carol Wilkie
15 Alice Stroad
22 Stacy Bowers
25 Cynthia Riffe
26 Jim Horton
27 John Ray Wagner
29 Oscar Widner

Prayer List
Don Shumaker
Preston & Brooke Riffe
Anthony Woods
Mary Lee
Hollis Salyer
Heather McGlothlin
Bailey Jones
Angie O’Quinn
Jeanette Anders
Rene Helms
Jerry Powers
Scarlett Thompson
Hurbert Elswick
Brenda Bouton
Herman Bouton
Kristen Freeman
2017 Graduates
Cynthia Hagy
Danny & Sarah Keaton
Seth & Lindsey Kegley
Hal Pannell
Mike Shaver
Charity Dowell
Susan Roark
Rick Rhymer
Larry Azure
Jerry Schuler
Bonnie Burnett
George Gobble
Ann Campbell
Deborah Helton
TX. Church Van Accident
Leighton Lowe
Jerry Musick
Paul Campbell
Danny Freeman
Jeff Taylor
Carolyn Woods
Herb Wilkie
Rachael Petersen
Hannah Ellis
Helen McKenna
Faye Abernathy
Mabel Bowman
Lillian Worley
Joyce Cole
Emma Worley
Ona Burress
Jonnie Gilliam
Norma Reeves
Arlie Riffe
Albert & Katherine Owens
Beverly Fontaine
Brittoney Stiltner
Ginger Stiles
Mike Hubber
Freddie Bowers
Jamie & Julia Stiltner

Ryder Jerome Rife
Claudine Booher
Bob Drake
Yvonne Stallard
Gary Shortt
Sandy Keene
Pam Blackburn
Kamryn Blankenship
Roscoe & Karol Elswick
Sympathies, the families of:
Alec Turnball
James Ashe
David Osborne
Willis Crabtree
Houston Trivett
Brad Owens
Sandy Sammons
Ann Scott
Military
Corey Edwards
Preston Fulton
Zac Rife

June Prayer Focus

This month summer begins and our calendars become filled with outdoor and family activities. With this increase in busyness may we not fail to spend time with our heavenly Father each morning. Let us pray the following morning prayer:
Father, thank you for awakening me to this new morning! Please help me to begin this day with rejoicing and with praise to You on my heart and lips for keeping me through another night. I also praise You for the promise of Your Word in Lamentations 3:22-23 that Your loving kindness never cease and Your compassions never fail, but are new every morning.
I commit this day to You. Help me to keep You uppermost in my thoughts, and help me to magnify and glorify Your great name in all that I do and say. I pray this in the powerful name of Jesus.
Amen

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