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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

Recently, I was visiting a preacher in his office. His walls were filled with various pictures reflecting his years in the ministry. Virtually all the pictures depicted some ministry event in his past. However, one picture stood out, it was a print of The Sinking of the Titanic by Chris Mayger. Despite its prominent difference from the rest of the wall hangings, I didn’t think much about it. Later in the conversation he offered an explanation as to why he had the curious picture hanging in his office.
Pointing to the lifeboats filled with people, he highlighted the survivors. Although there were not enough lifeboats for everyone onboard, the opportunity to be rescued from the sinking ship was there. He then turned his attention to the ship and those still on board. Prior to hitting the iceberg, everyone believed the ship was indestructible. They were confident and rested easy in this technological triumph of mankind; however, man’s achievements are not always dependable regardless of claims otherwise. Not manifest in the picture, he pointed out another aspect of that fateful night. Those in the lifeboats were told by the radio operator that rescue ships were coming. They banded together and clung to one another for warmth knowing that help was on its way.
He then explained the now obvious spiritual connection to the picture. How many people in the world today feel confident in their own achievements, or in the achievements of others without even recognizing the destruction that awaits them? Our culture has bought into the “too big to fail” fallacy without realizing the threat just below the surface of the water. There is an opportunity for rescue, but few will find it.
Like those huddled in the lifeboats, Christians often face isolation from those around us who feel safe in the large boat, while we are fools adrift in our lifeboats. However, like them, we’ve been given a message that rescue is coming. The One who will save us from the threatening waters and bring us safely to the home shores is on his way.
It may be a rather odd picture for preacher’s office, but once you see the symbolism, it’s a perfect fit. The story of the Titanic is a beautiful picture of our faith in Christ. The world around us, in all its glory, is sinking. We are called out of the world and into faith in the World Maker, the One who calms the sea. Only by placing faith in him and separating yourself from the things of the world will you find the rescue you so desperately need.

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SCC
May
Newsletter
2018

SCC Newsletter
December
2012

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Meditation
6 John Kegley
13 Jim Cook
20 Dan Sobotka
27 Jerry Cole

Elder
6 Jerry Musick
13 Bobby Church
20 John Kegley
27 Sonny Scott

Greeters
6 Herb & Carol Wilkie
13 John & Linda Kegley
20 Randall & Florence Parris
27 Jim & Toby Cook

Communion Prep
6 Judith Schuler
13 Ray Woods
20 Jerry Hagy
27 Jerry Widener
Projector Operator
Jerry Schuler

May 2, 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!
May 6, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.: Graduation Party
Please join us on Sunday, May 6 for a graduation celebration for Madison Clark (Granddaughter of Mildred & Dan Sobotka), Eric Eastridge (Son of Cindy Eastridge & brother of Hannah Eastridge), Makayla McCracken (Granddaughter of Carolyn Woods), and Dema Woods (Granddaughter of Ray & Dotty Woods). The Education Committee will provide gifts and decorations. The Membership Committee will provide the cake. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board as well for chips, dip, finger foods, etc.
May 15, 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.
May 15, 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.
May 22: Seniors’ Trip
May 24: Visit and a Meal—Team 2
May 27: Haven of Rest—Pannell’s team
June 2: Yard Sale
Our annual yard sale will be on Saturday, June 2. The proceeds will be used to sponsor retreats, events, TCTC, and other youth/young adult events. Please begin bringing your used treasures to donate. We will be collecting items and placing them in the parsonage garage over the next month. If you need help, please feel free to contact Rich Pannell or Charity Dowell

This Month’s Events

Morning Nursery
(Birth to 3 years)
6 Mildred Sobotka &
Jordyn Simerly
13 Cynthia Hagy &
Dotty Woods
20 Hannah Eastridge &
Tuesday Dowell
27 Nerina McKenna &
TBA

SCC will continue to accept monies for the purchase of paper products for CCYC’s summer camp program. If you have not made a contribution, It is not too late. We will continue collecting until May 21. Cash can be given to Carol Kay Church or check to SCC with CCYC in memo. CCYC thanks Suburban for their support!!
Thanks to those who brought shoes for ETCHA’s fundraiser project. Shoes have been delivered.
April 7 was an exciting day for Suburban and First Christian as we joined together to assist IDES with the GAP Nutritional food packaging. We packed approximately 25,623 meals bags. This amounted to 153,738 individual meals for those in Haiti. Suburban had approximately 52 people working that day. We finished our allotted quota in less than 2 hours. WAY TO GO!! Suburban is considering doing this program again next year and packaging 30,000 meal bags! Pray for this effort and the IDES organization.

Children’s Class
(4 years to 3rd grade)
6 Lynn Pannell &
Madison Clark
13 Toby Cook &
Jordyn Simerly
20 Connie Azure &
Sophie Crowe
27 Family Sunday

Outreach (Continued)

Haven of Rest —May 27- Lynn and Rich Pannell team
Visit and a Meal – May 24 – Team 2
SCC’s Outreach Focus for May is the Parker’s Thailand ministry and their Virginia Tech ministry with CCVT. Check the Outreach bulletin board for information concerning the Parker’s ministry in Thailand and at CCVT or visit their website at www.victory44.org. The Friendship Sunday school class continues to support their children’s ministry outreach program in Thailand.

May Birthdays

1 Jerry Widener
4 Whitley Payne
6 Dotty Woods
7 John Aven
9 Eric Schuler
10 Jerry Cole
11 Emma Worley
11 Lillian Worley
13 Christy McCracken
16 Tuesday Dowell
20 Helen McKenna
21 Forrest Schuler
23 Nerina McKenna
27 Bill Crump
28 Logan Canter
29 Cecil Anders

Prayer List
The birth of Delylah to Waylan & Jana
Ruth Tester
Eddie Ball
Leonard Smith
Jocelyn Matusevich
Alice Hagy
Helen McKenna
John Kegley
Landon Bowers
Bill Cook
Eric Eastridge
Faye Abernathy
Mabel Bowman
Jerry Musick
Darrell & Jennifer Shelly
Norma Reeves
Cheryl Atkins & daughter
Ona Burress
Tony & Elizabeth Childress
Lillian Worley
Albert & Katherine Owens
Emma Worley
George & Marlene Mitchell
Jonnie Gilliam
Herman & Katherine Goodson
Ruby McVey
Cindy Eastridge
Mason Cogar
Gary Shortt
Walter Keller
Pam Blackburn
Roger Beasley

Prayer Time

Sympathies, the families of:
Edna Mays
Zachary Crum
Military
Corey Edwards
Preston Fulton
Gary Cooper
Jeremy O’Quinn
Ryan Blankenship
Ethan Smith
Zac Rife

May Prayer Focus

This month let us come before our heavenly Father as a humble people asking for His supernatural intervention on behalf of our beloved nation.
*Ask God to grant our government leaders wisdom, discernment, and hearts open to His will.
*Pray for churches and ask God to preserve and protect them, as He inspires and empowers them to equip His “Saints” and carry out The Great Commisson.
*Pray for God to grant our military courage, protection, and strength.
*Pray for God to protect and strengthen families & marriages.
*Pray for God’s presence in education and ask Him for teachers & administrators who honor His statues, protect our children, and inspire them to discover their God-given calling.
*Pray for Christian influence in all areas of the media.
*Pray for divine intervention in our national, state, and local economies.

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