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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

There’s a lot of things I love about the church. I love the friendships I’ve made that will last me into eternity. I love the encouragement I get from Scripture and the promises of God‘s presence and blessings. I love the promise of forgiven sin. Like Peter, I often cry out to God, “Where else can I go?” There is no other place to find grace and mercy from the all-powerful God. That’s why I love the church. I also love the church because here I find hope. In a world where there is so much heartache, wickedness, and deceit I need a place that gives me hope.
Although these are all good reasons to love the church, there’s one more, the church gives me purpose. The church tells me why I’m here. It’s a common question that’s generated from the heart’s longing for a reason or purpose to exist. It’s the church that satisfies that need and that purpose is nothing less than to change the world.
From the beginning to the end of the Bible, we see his intent to change the world. More than changing the world, God’s intent is to restore the world to the way he designed it. God’s design was perfect. He created the earth, and it was good, he created the sun, moon, and stars, plants, animals, and mankind in his image, and when he finished he declared it all to be very good. It was God’s design for a world that lived in unity with him and harmony with one another. However, God has an enemy. He slithered into God’s perfection and with him came sin. That which was perfect, was no longer so.
Beginning in Genesis 3, God presents his plan to change the world—to restore the world to its intended condition. Through the faith of a man named Abraham and his family legacy, God builds a nation through which God himself would enter his perfect, yet disfigured world. After enduring the agony of a Roman cross, he would declare, “mission accomplished.” Now the pathway is established to change the world, restoring the original design of man’s communion with God.
This is where the church steps into the picture. The mission of changing the world did not end when Jesus uttered the words, ‘it is finished,’ that was only the beginning. It’s through the church that I understand my purpose on earth is to change the world. My calling, along with every other Christian, is to do everything through my human weakness—empowered by God’s Holy Spirit—to show others the pathway to a changed life.
To change the world, to change myself, more specifically, to surrender my will to God allowing him to change me as he chooses, this is my purpose. This is the purpose of all Christians—to live lives surrendered to the will of God, allowing him to accomplish his work by changing you which results in changing the world.

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

SCC
March
Newsletter
2018

SCC Newsletter
December
2012

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Meditation
4 Ray Woods
11 Herb Wilkie
18 Jerry Musick
25 Cecil Anders

Elder
4 Sonny Scott
11 Jerry Musick
18 Bobby Church
25 John Kegley

Greeters
4 Herb & Carol Wilkie
11 John & Linda Kegley
18 Randall & Florence Parris
25 Bobby & Carol Kay Church

Communion Prep
4 Cindy Eastridge
11 Ray Woods
18 Jerry Hagy
25 Judith Schuler
Projector Operator
Ernie Blankenship

March 7, 7:00 am: 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!
March 18: Special Music & Potluck Meal
Sunday, March 18 “Heritage” an Acapella singing group from Milligan College will present a concert during the morning worship service. A Pot Luck meal will be enjoyed after the service in the fellowship hall. Bring a dish and come join us.
March 20, 6:00 pm: 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.
March 20, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm: Food Box Giveaway
We will be giving out food boxes to anyone in need at the church from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
March 27: Seniors’ Trip
April 1, 7:00 am: Easter Sunrise Service
Our day begins at 7:00 am when we gather for a Sunrise Service to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. A delicious potluck breakfast will follow the early morning service. A special service will follow at 11:00 am which is guaranteed to inspire and encourage you. Make sure you invite all your friends to this special day of worship.

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

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. Visit website: bristolmission.org
Serving the Haven March 25– Charity Roberts Team
Visit and A Meal: March 22: Team 2 providing meal. See Carol Wilkie or Jeffery Musick if you know someone who needs to be added to the current list.
We will be collecting shoes for East Tennessee Christian Home and Academy during March. Please bring shoes individually placed in plastic grocery bags and tie the bags.
Sunday, March 18 “Heritage” an Acapella singing group from Milligan College will present a concert during the morning worship service. A Pot Luck meal will be enjoyed after the service in the fellowship hall. Bring a dish and come join us.
Outreach Committee members are: Jeffery Musick, chair, Judith Schuler, Larry and Connie Azure, Carol Wilkie, Florence Parris, Cecil Anders, Sandy Aven and Rich Pannell. If there is an outreach need in our community or church, please let Jeffery Musick or another other committee member know.

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

OUTREACH

Saturday, April 7 from 9:00 to 1:00 pm Suburban and First Christian will be joining together to participate in the GAP Food Packing Program sponsored through IDES. Participants will work together to fill 6 cup bags with nutritious rice food bags. Each sealable bag contains six 1 cup per serving meals which include: Soy, Rice, Dehydrated Vegetables and 21 est. vitamins and minerals. Our aim is to fill 25,000 meal bags during the time allotted. IDES say, the 25,000 meals can be done in approx. 2 hrs.
Where do the meals go? All GAP meals are shipped to specific Christian Church/Church of Christ missionaries throughout the world who partner with IDES. By donating our time, energy, and funding, these missionaries are provided with the necessary amount of food they need in order to feed their hungry people groups and church families for an extended period of time-opening a door to build lasting relationships and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Both the body and soul need nourishment.
Workers are needed to make this project possible. Each of the two churches will need to supply 40 willing workers for a total of 8o people. IDES brings all needed supplies. This project will be explained in greater detail during the March 4 worship service. Sign-up sheets will be made available. This event will take place in the gym at First Christian.

Prayer Time

March Birthdays

Prayer List
Mildred Sobotka
Kyle Skeen
Zane Lowe
Betty Moore
Florida Shooting
Gordon Frantizch
Kisha Cox & Family
Faye Abernathy
Phil Rowe
George & Marlene Mitchell
Dema Woods
John & Linda Kegley
Ray Woods
Sonny & Libby Scott
Pam Blackburn
Juanita Gordon
Herb Wilkie
Cecil Anders
Conner Bartz
Norma Reeves
Ruby McVey
Charles Phillips
Hudcen Scyphers
Tiny Lockhart
Melissa Kreeger
Gary Shortt
Joshua Owens
Emory Horn
Hanson Magstadt
Mabel Bowman
Karen Dales
Wendi Goad
Savannah Williams
Larry Azure
John Greene
Eric Eastridge
Vickie Sobotka
Lillian Worley
Ona Burress
Brittoney Stiltner
Emma Worley
Faye Abernathy
Jonnie Gilliam
Ruth Tester
Tony & Elizabeth Childress
Albert & Katherine Owens
Fred Jones
Herman Bouton
Brenda Bouton

Stacy Bowers
Landon Bowers
Carrie Bowers
Bonnie Burnett
Cindy Eastridge
Sympathies, the families of:
Sandy Keene
Irene Anderson
Military
Corey Edwards
Preston Fulton
Gary Cooper
Jeremy O’Quinn
Ryan Blankenship
Ethan Smith
Zac Rife

Norma Reeves
11 Bill Anderson
13 Sam Crowe
16 Sarah Leonard
19 Toby Cook
21 Bill Duncan
21 Florence Parris
21 Roscoe Elswick
22 Lori Sammons
23 Juanita Musick
27 Cindy Eastridge
Bobby Anders
27 Makayla McCracken
28 Zac Rife
29 Mark Fulton
30 Kenny Dowell

March Prayer Focus

*Pray that as we observe Easter we will celebrate the resurrection of Christ for what it means to us and His church.
*Pray that we will be intentionally thankful for our new life in Christ.
*Pray that we are faithful to change the world by carrying out The Great Commission.

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