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Mission
Statement:
SCC exists to:
Worship
God
Witness
For Christ
Walk
In Step with the Holy Spirit

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

Some months have certain connotations to them. When you think of March, you think of a spring thaw from a cold winter. When You think of November, you think of giving thanks for God's blessings. When you think of December, you think of celebrating the birth of the Messiah and time with family and friends around the Christmas tree. When it comes to February, our thoughts turn to love.
Yahweh is a God of love and he has displayed his love through the gift of his Son, Jesus. Being image bearers of God, we are to display his love to one another and the world. Sometimes it's easier to know the "what" than it is to know the "how." All Christians know the calling to love the world, but knowing how to love the world is a little bit different.
Everyone knows what it’s like to love their friends and family. That’s normal. Christians and non-Christians alike have people they love and care about. Christians, however, are called to love all people. “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. Matthew 5:43–45 (NIV)
A necessary component to fulfill our mission of changing the world is learning how to love all people. Nothing has the power to change someone’s life more than letting them see your love for them. The adage is true, “Nobody cares how much you know, until they know how much you care.” Once you show love and concern for an individual, it opens the door for your words to change their world.
So, you know you are expected to love all people, including your enemies, and that’s a primary door opener to present the life-changing gospel. Again, the question is how? How do you show love to your (Continued on pg.3)
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SCC
February
Newsletter
2018

SCC Newsletter
December
2012

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Meditation
4 John Kegley
11 Jim Cook
18 Jerry Cole
25 Dan Sobatka

Elder
4 Ernie Blankenship
11 Jerry Musick
18 Bobby Church
25 John Kegley

Greeters
4 Jim & Toby Cook
11 Jerry & Karen Cole
18 Faye Williams
25 Ray & Dotty Woods

Communion Prep
4 Judith Schuler
11 Jerry Widener
18 Bill Duncan
25 Jerry Cole
Projector Operator
Jerry Schuler

February 2, 11:00 a.m.: Outreach Meeting
February 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 Cracker Barrel (Exit 7). We’ll see you there!
February 11, 5:00 p.m.: Valentine Dinner
Sunday, February 11 at 5:00 p.m. is our annual Valentines Dinner. The men will have another award-winning, unforgettable, and indescribable evening guaranteed to fill both your belly and mind full of joy. Please join us! This will be an evening you don’t want to miss.
February 18, 9:00 a.m.: Education Committee Meeting
February 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 as a church body to grow in the Lord.
February 20, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Food Box Giveaway
We will be giving out food boxes to anyone in need at the church from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
February 27: Seniors’ Trip
March 3: Southern Living Show
There is a sign up sheet on the bulletin board for the Southern Living Show. SCC Women will be traveling on March 3 for this event. The cost will be $65 per person. Please see Dotty Woods with any questions.

This Month’s Events

Morning Nursery
(Birth to 3 years)
4 Mildred Sobotka &
Jordyn Simerly
11 Cynthia Hagy &
Dotty Woods
18 Nerina McKenna &
TBA
25 Hannah Eastridge &
Tuesday Dowell

“Shoe Drive” for East TN Christian Home & Academy (ETCHA) in Elizabethton TN. We will accept pairs of shoes in any condition, EXCEPT for tall spiked heels. Shoes should be tied or rubber banded together and placed in a plastic grocery bag. ETCHA will recycle the shoes as a fund raiser for the school. A large plastic container will be in the foyer for all donations. The shoe drive will be February & March.
SCC will again be supporting “Healing Hands” with their 7th annual cupcake fundraiser from Blackbird Bakery. SCC will be remembering our senior adults and those we serve through Visit and a Meal. Cupcakes will be delivered to their homes for a cost of $25. If you know someone who should be on this list, please let Jeffery Musick know
Keep in your prayers our college students that attend ETSU and Virginia Tech. Suburban is an Outreach Evangelism partner with the campus ministries at both of these schools. Also, pray for the ministers and staff as they reach out to students to be a witness for JESUS and their Christian Faith on these college campuses.
Visit and a Meal—February 22—Team 1
Haven of Rest Meal—February 25—Kegley Team

Pre-K Class
(4 years to 3rd grade)
4 Lynn Pannell &
Madison Sims
11 Toby Cook &
Jordyn Simerly
18 Connie Azure &
Sophie Crowe
25 Family Sunday

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(continued from pg. 1) ...enemies and everyone else?
The answer may be a bit simpler than you think. I recently read a posting on Facebook which recounted a conversation that went something like this:
“How did you know when you first loved him?”
“It was when I was willing to put his interest above my own.”
Sure, love can be a lot more complicated than that, but what it really boils down to is putting the interest of somebody else above that of your own. The question really comes down to this: are you willing to put the interests of your enemy, the neighbor you don’t like, the person who always gets on your nerves, and everyone else above your own? If so, then you’re showing love, you are opening the door for the gospel, and you are changing the world.

Prayer Time

February Birthdays

Prayer List
Sonny Scott
John & Linda Kegley
Ray Woods
Pam Blackburn
Cecil Anders
Pam Blackburn
Ruth Tester
Juanita Gordon
Herb Wilkie
Wendi Goad
Dema Woods
Savannah Williams
Larry Azure
John Greene
Eric Eastridge
Vickie Sobotka
Lillian Worley
Ona Burress
Norma Reeves
Mabel Bowman
Emma Worley
Faye Abernathy
Jonnie Gilliam
Tony & Elizabeth Childress
Albert & Katherine Owens
Fred Jones
Herman Bouton
Brenda Bouton
Stacy Bowers
Landon Bowers
Carrie Bowers
Bonnie Burnett
Conner Bartz
Cindy Eastridge
Hudcen Scyphers
Tiny Lockhart
Melissa Kreeger
Gary Shortt
Joshua Owens
Emory Horn
Hanson Magstadt

Sympathies, the families of:
Sandy Keene
Military
Corey Edwards
Preston Fulton
Gary Cooper
Jeremy O’Quinn
Zac Rife
Ethan Smith

4 Deborah Wise
9 Elizabeth Childress
10 Connor McKenna
10 Lydia McKenna
21 Eric Eastridge
22 Samuel Payne
24 Tony Childress

February Prayer Focus

In this month that is a celebration of love let us pray as Paul prayed for the Ephesians:
That we have the power to understand….how wide, how long, how high and how deep God’s love is.
That we may experience the love of Christ though it is too great to understand fully.
That we may become complete with all fullness of life and power that comes from Him.

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