Sunday, November 6 4:45 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall

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1 Suffolk Christian Church 216 North Main Street Suffolk, Virginia October 27, 2016 Please come and be a part of our worship community! We welcome you! If you believe God is calling you to join our church as your place of worship and service, please see Reverend Halley after worship on Sunday or give him a call at (757) If you would like to him, you may do so at pastor@suffolkchristian.org Office...(757) Office Hours, 9:00-5:00 Monday - Friday Fax: (757) office@suffolkchristian.org Website Webmaster@suffolkchristian.org Pastor...Rev. Michael D. Halley Choral Director Janet L. Rock Director of Children & Youth Ministries.... Priscilla G. Bunch Church Secretary...Margaret N. Saunders Financial Secretary Dae R. Nixon Organist...Mary N. Huber Pianist Carmen B. Halley Handbell Choirmaster.....Sean C. Bilby Sexton Sarah P. Burford Sexton..John Durham Security Attendants Gary Williams, John Durham Nursery Workers Logan Masters Beginners.Julie McBride Webmaster.. Pat Hawn Audio Recorders...Jonathan Martin, Edie Matthews Schedule of Services Sunday School for all ages......sunday, 10:00 a.m. Early Worship Service Sunday, 8:45 a.m. Worship Service Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Child of God Choir..... Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Kings Ringers Handbells... Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Nursery Provided for Regular Worship Service / Nursery Provided for All Other Services Holy Communion every First Sunday We are Committed to God s Grace as the Foundation of the Christian life. 216 N Main Street Suffolk VA October 27, 2016 Inside this issue: Pastor s Column Calendar/Birthdays Children s News Youth News Memorials Stewardship Prayer Requests Non-Profit Org. U. S. Postage Paid Permit No. 33 Suffolk VA Special points of Interest: Woodlawn, the movie Fall Bazaar Thanksgiving Dinner Return Service Requested Thanksgiving Fruit Baskets Christmas Greenery & Poinsettia prices 216 North Main Street Suffolk, VA Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes Mailed: October 27, 2016 Christmas music events The Praying Church We thank God for... Our Vision: We Worship. We Disciple. We Serve. Angel Tree You Do Not Want to Miss This Event! Woodlawn...The Movie it s a true story!! In 1973, a spiritual awakening captured the heart of nearly every player on the Woodlawn High School football team. Their dedication to love and unity, in a newly desegregated school filled with racism and hate, leads to the largest high school football game ever played in the torn city of Birmingham, Alabama, and the rise of superstar Tony Nathan. We hope you will join us.you will LOVE this movie! Sunday, November 6 4:45 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall Wear your favorite football jersey, tee shirt or sweatshirt!! BRING YOUR CHILDREN! Also bring a comfortable chair if you like, blanket and/or pillow and snacks maybe even a sandwich! Popcorn and drinks will be provided!!! Sponsored by the Prayer Team

2 We are Walking by Faith What does stewardship mean to us as Christians? Some may say our obligations or duties and others might say to manage something. These are both true, but in our hearts, we should be good stewards of our church and dedicate ourselves to the support of the missions and ministries of Suffolk Christian Church What greater time to grasp the opportunity to show your support for your church than Thanksgiving and Christmas? Take a moment and reflect on the things that you have to be thankful for in your life. I hope that Jesus Christ, Son of God and our Savior is at the top of your list. Think of that Holy Night of his birth and what that means to each of you as we celebrate it this year. With your help and generosity, we will continue programs such as the Food Pantry, Coats for the Community, Night Stay Ministry (shelter for the homeless), and new projects including our Prayer Garden and Phone Tree which will be used to notify members of the church of upcoming events, prayer needs and other information. You can designate where your donations are to be used if desired. We are Walking by Faith and have every expectation that you will experience the heartfelt joy associated with giving to your church and supporting the Christian engagement of those in need. You can take advantage of this opportunity by mailing your offering to: Suffolk Christian Church, 216 N. Main Street, Suffolk, VA or by our Suffolk Christian Church website ( which offers PayPal for your convenience. To take advantage of this feature on our website, locate the donate button at the bottom left corner. Please direct any questions to Dae Nixon, Financial Secretary. You may reach her at (757) or by at dae.nixon@suffolkchristian.org. With Jesus help, let us continually offer our sacrifice of praise to God by proclaiming the glory of his name. Don t forget to do good and to share what you have with those in need, for such sacrifices are very pleasing to God. Hebrews 13:15-16 New Living Translation Board of Finance Suffolk Christian Church Chairman, Curtiss A. Johnson

3 Left: These youth, along with Sean Bilby represented our church at the National Acolyte Festival at the Washington National Cathedral on Saturday, October 8th. It was a great experience for all. Pictured from left to right are: Phoebe Bilby, Nathan Wilson, The Right Reverend V. Gene Robinson IX Bishop of New Hampshire, Jackson Harry, Zachary Harry, Cliff Thomas and Sean Bilby. Photo courtesy of Priscilla Bunch OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD We are happy to announce we will be participating in the Operation Christmas Child mission project again in November. The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God s love in a tangible way to needy children around the world, and together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. This is done by filling shoeboxes with gift items for needy children all across the world. These shoeboxes are then distributed to these children. In addition, when the child receives their shoebox, they also receive Christian literature and are able to participate in a discipleship program. What a wonderful way we can help deliver the blessed hope of Christmas to millions of precious little ones around the world. When you pick up a shoebox to fill, you will be provided with a detailed how-toguide on filling your shoebox. There will also be a list of suggestions to include in your shoeboxes. Each box must be accompanied with a $7.00 fee. This fee covers shipping costs, as well as helps provide the Christian literature and also helps towards the discipleship program. The Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes will be available for you to pick up beginning Sunday, October 23rd. Your filled box along with your $7.00 fee will be due back to church on Sunday, November 13th. If you do not wish to fill a box but would like to make a donation for shipping, please see Priscilla Bunch as soon as possible. Thank you for your support of this fun and meaningful mission project!! If you should have any questions, please contact Priscilla or pbunch1@charter.net Right: We had an absolutely amazing time in Haiti. It was so inspirational to see people who encounter unimaginable hardships have so much faith. Their hope and love was a blessing to experience. I m sure both Bracey and I would be so blessed if we could go back in June.. Photo courtesy of Abigail Bilby The John Taylor Memorial Show Suffolk Art Gallery, 118 Bosley Ave. Suffolk, VA October 29 November 12, 2016 There will be over 40 of his paintings completed from for sale. There will also be over 100 frames for sale, left from his art classes, and also John s extensive file of reference material for the taking. Proceeds will go to support the John R. Taylor Memorial Student Scholarship Fund which offers annual scholarships to visual art students in grades John Taylor was a founding member of the Suffolk Art League where he served in many capacities, including President, Exhibits Chair and Chief Cook at the Antique Show Donations to the Taylor Scholarship Fund will also be accepted during the exhibition. Photograph courtesy of the Suffolk News Herald

4 Rev. Michael D. Halley Pastor My Dear Friends, In 1898, British politician and statesman Joseph Chamberlain wrote, "I think that you will all agree that we are living in most interesting times. I never remember myself a time in which our history was so full, in which day by day brought us new objects of interest, and, let me say also, new objects for anxiety." Mr. Chamberlain may well have been writing about our own times! In recent months, particularly due to our national election cycle, life here in America has certainly not been dull! My question is always this: What is a Christian to do (or think, or believe) in times like these? Or, as the popular saying goes, What would Jesus do? Jesus addressed our anxieties in the Sermon on the Mount when he told us to "seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things [everything we need to sustain life] will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." I also take great comfort from this, in Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. So let us take heart that our God does not waver and that nothing ever happens that takes God by surprise. Let us hold on to our faith, and let us love others as we love ourselves. God bless you! Pastor s Column Love, Michael Michael Young at Heart Happenings By: Evelyn Jones The Young at Heart Fellowship WILL NOT meet in November due to the Thanksgiving Holiday; however, we have a special Christmas luncheon planned for December 14, Watch your December Newsletter for more details. Circle News The Afternoon Circle will meet on Monday, November 7, at 1:00 pm in the Saints Alive Center. The speaker for the meeting is Shirley Talbert.. You are invited to attend and join us for Christian fellowship, fun, and refreshments. If you would like more information, please call the circle leader, Jane Marie Dailey, at The Evening Circle will meet on Monday, November 7, at 7:30 pm in the Saints Alive Center. The circle invites you to join them for Christian fellowship, fun, and of course, food. Elaine Abernathy is the circle leader. Contact her at Monday, November 28 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary Join us as we pray for those on our prayer list, our church, our community, our country, and Church Anniversary Sunday is November 6 Suffolk Christian Church was organized in November 1860 at the residence of the Rev. William Brock Wellons. Dr. Wellons served as the pastor of the church from Dr. William Wesley Staley served as the pastor from In remembrance of the anniversary of our church, and in memory of these two pastors, wreaths will be placed in church on Sunday, November 6. Immediately following the 11 o clock worship service, rain or shine, the youth will lead those in the congregation who would like to participate in a short walk to Cedar Hill Cemetery to place the memorial wreaths on the graves of Dr. Wellons and Dr. Staley. Prayer Concerns Margaret Saunders... Deborah Spivey..Raelynn Grace Anderson (great-granddaughter of Emily King, born )... Mary Jane Cathey - Kindred Healthcare... Stephanie Remy... Red Pate... Dorothy Bober...Wes Alexander... Steve Walker (brother-in-law of Glenn & Amy Hott)... Randolph Holland (husband of Nancy Parr)... Bill Cones (son of Joan & Billy Cones)... Nita Wyatt... Marion & Joe Murphy... Steve Redd... Jeff Halley (son of Carmen & Michael)... Rev. Gregory Ryan (pastor of Oakland Christian United Church of Christ)... Rita Redfern... Jack Harry... Janine Joyner... Christopher Ashcraft... Glynn Writtenberry... Debbie Spivey... Kitty Martin Ongoing Prayer Jack Byrd... Townes Anders Parker... David Darden... Forrest Cathey... Milton Liverman (friend of Jim Thorsen) Our Missionaries Joyce & Jim White, Scripture Memory Mountain Mission, Emmalena, Kentucky; Supply & Multiply, Haiti (Christine & Chris Surber) Our College Students Austin Babb, University of Alabama; Meghan Babb, Louisiana State University; Rebecca Bangley, Radford University; Alex Banton, Tidewater Community College; Kasey Banton, Tidewater Community College; Matthew Bradshaw, University of Virginia; Courtney Buchanan, Tidewater Community College; Christine Comer, Belmont University; Mollie Edick, East Carolina University; Thomas Edwards, Tidewater Community College; Olivia Elliott, University of South Carolina; Kyle Griffin, Virginia Commonwealth University; Shannon Griffin, Paul D. Camp Community College & Tidewater Community College; Ashley Heuberger, Lynchburg College; Heather Heuberger, Tidewater Community College; Jacob Holland, Ferrum College; Bryce Jones, Virginia Wesleyan College ; Connor Munn, Longwood University; Kaylor Nash, Radford University; Margaret Parr, Christopher Newport University ; Chase Phillips, Tidewater Community College; Blair Ritter, James Madison University; Jennifer Saunders, James Madison University; Nicholas Smith, Elon University; Bennett Wyatt, Tidewater Community College; Will Wyatt, University of Virginia Deployed Cris Beutler (son-in-law of one of Cheryl Ashcraft s co-workers) Lt. Edward G. Chalkley (grandson of Nancy & Milton Chalkley) LCPL Langdon Conklin, USMC (grandson of Jack & Eloise Byrd) Extended Family & Friends Prayer Concerns AnDe Dick (friend of Shirley Talbert)... Bobby Forbes (friend of Nancy Edick)... Sue Gardner (friend of Nancy Edick)... Dottie Joliff (friend of Eddie Hawn)... Laura Hawn (daughter of Pat Hawn)... Patricia Mansfield Wolford (sister-in-law of Grace Garner-Atkins)... Shirley Bryant (friend of Priscilla Bunch)... Mary Rose Campbell (friend of Pat Hawn)... Jimmy Willis (friend of Jane Marie & Jim Dailey and Betty & Curtiss Johnson)... Lisa Paddock (friend of Carmen & Michael)... Cherie Smith (friend of Pat Hawn)... Billy King (uncle of Dana Bilby)...Roger Robertson (cousin of Diane Mathias)... Wanda & Clarence Schoolcraft (neighbor of Sarah Burford)... Barbara Parker (sister-in-law of Sarah Burford & Margaret Herring)... Estelle H. Schular (sister-in-law of Anne Potter)... Sarah Macklin... Rick Wilkins (husband of Terry McGahee s niece)... Ronnie Winslow (brother of Johnny Winslow)... Vickie Furr (friend of Shirley Talbert)... Rick Pearce (son of Riddick Pearce & nephew of Judy Eure)... Julia Winslow (granddaughter of Vicki & Johnnie Winslow)... Richard and Linda Lashley (friends of Shirley Talbert)... The family of Jami Huling (Richard Rock s greatniece)... Eunice Wolford (sister-in-law of Grace Garner-Atkins)... Jeanne Thomas (grandmother of Cliff Thomas & mother-in-law of Ginny Thomas)... Alex Handley (friend of Pat Hawn)... Mary Joyner (friend of Lisa McLaughlin)... George Blair (uncle of Andy McLaughlin)... Sue Turner (friend of Wanda Thorsen)... Bobby Shearin (Grandfather of Ashley Ashcraft)... Janice Allen (friend of Kitty Martin)... Leah & Bruce Luongo (cousins of Rob Abernathy)... Ross Baker (The Abernathy s neighbor s son)... Samantha Bright (granddaughter of Becky & Jimmy Bradshaw)... Harvey Parker (brother of Sarah Burford & Margaret Herring)... Ben Chapman (uncle of Vicki Winslow)... Bernadette Umbenhaur (friend of Judy Eure)...Charlotte Bigony (friend of Virginia & Tom Savage)... Vicky Jarvis (friend of Becky Bradshaw)... Joey Francis (friend of Due to space restraints we have had to remove some of the requests which have been on the prayer list for a while. Please let us know if any of them should be returned to the prayer list. Please call the church office or office@suffolkchristian.org to renew a request. Sherry Lundby).Margaret Spivey (mother of Deborah Spivey) Skilled Care (Kindred Rehabilitation & Health Center) Doris Gardner (aunt of Priscilla Bunch); (Autumn Care) Patricia Griggs; (Lake Prince Woods) Louise Boone, Howard Boone (Consulate Healthcare) Dewey Howell Assisted Living (Kindred) Marjorie Wilkinson, Nancy Chalkley; (Village at Woods Edge) Pete Kidd; (Chesapeake Place) Millie Strickland; (Cedarfield, Richmond) Madelyn Howell Home Bound Patricia Kettlewell, Shirley Crump, Nancy Fulgham, Dorothy Judkins, Margaret Ramsey, Vernon Taylor, Jane Pritchard, Margaret Herring Our Christian Love and Sympathy The family of Marcelino R. Pichel, who died October 9, Susan Nurney Griffin and family, on the death of her father-in-law, James C. Griffin, on October 9, 2016.

5 NOTE OF APPRECIATION Suffolk Christian Church, Donations to the Memorial Fund in memory of Robert R. Jack Chapman, Jr. have been given by Mary Jane Andrews Board, Marjorie McLemore, Sonja D. Baker, Irvin and Claudia Salmon and William and Frances Carr. Thank you for your love and prayers during my mission trip to Burkina Faso. I am so grateful to have a church body keep me in prayers while I was away spreading the good news. We are called to make disciples unto all nations and I know that s what we did. A donation to the Food Pantry in memory of Kelly Carter has been given by Dean and Sara Carter. A donation to the Memorial Fund in memory of Dorothy Hines has been given by Curtiss and Betty Johnson. God Bless, Joshua Worrell Stewardship Report We Are Walking By Faith Actual income to date: $271, Actual expenses to date: $281, Honorarium A donation to thank all the workers of the Food Pantry ministry for the work they do to help so many has been given by Sarah Burford. Missions Allocation Fall Church Bazaar Saturday, November 5th 8:00am 2:00pm The Board of Christian Education will be sponsoring our annual Fall Church Bazaar on Saturday, November 5th. We will have a Candy Shop, Sweet Shop, Christmas Shop, Homemade Pickles & Jellies and Silent Auction Items. We will have ham & sausage biscuits for breakfast and Brunswick stew for lunch. We will also sell Brunswick stew by the quart ($8.00). All proceeds from the bazaar will go towards the Children & Youth Missions Trips. If you can donate items for the bazaar and/or volunteer the day of the bazaar, please indicate on the sign-up sheet outside of the church office. If you should have any questions, please contact Priscilla or via pbunch@charter.net. FRUIT BASKETS THANKSGIVING DINNER Fall is here! It is at this time of the year that we think about harvest time and all of the many ways that God has blessed each of us. As a way of remembering our shut-ins, we are asking everyone to participate by bringing fruit on Sunday, November 20th, to fill the fruit bags/baskets that will be delivered to our church family who are shut-in or hospitalized. Some examples of fruit that will be needed to fill the bags are apples, oranges, bananas, grapefruit, pears and grapes. In addition to bringing fruit, please stop by the library on your way out from morning worship and pick up one or more fruit bags and deliver them to the shut-in whose name is on the bag. Your visits will mean so much to those who are unable to come to church. On Sunday, November 5:00 pm, our annual Thanksgiving dinner will be held in the Fellowship Hall. The traditional menu of turkey, dressing, green beans, sweet potatoes, beets, cranberry sauce, rolls and dessert will be served. Cost is $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for children (12 and under). Tickets will be on sale before and after church and in the church office beginning October 30th. YOU MUST HAVE A TICKET. Deadline to buy tickets is November 15, Special Monthly Missions for 2016 January CAPS -$ February Food Pantry -$ March Katy Johnson -$1, April - Operation Blessing -$ May - Youth Mission Trip -$493.00, plus $ each from the Saints Alive group and the Evening Circle June -Scripture Memory Mountain Mission - $ July -Supply & Multiply - $ August - CAPS -$ September -Night Stay Ministry - $ October -Food Pantry $ November -Coats for Community December -Veterans of the Cross Dimes for Missions - $ Donations to the Food Pantry have been given by the West Memorial Bible Class, the Evening Circle and the Afternoon Circle Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday, November 6, 2016! Remember to turn your clocks back one hour on Saturday night, November 5 at 2:00 am

6 I would like to place poinsettias in the church in honor of or in memory of a loved one. They will be ordered by and delivered to the church. The cost is the same as last year, $12.00 each. Deadline to place your order is Monday, December 12. No orders will be accepted after that deadline. In Honor/Memory of: [Circle one] Given by: Please make your check payable to: Suffolk Christian Church and mark it Poinsettias [If mailing, please send to:] Suffolk Christian Church Attn: Mary Emily Dailey 216 North Main Street On Saturday, December 3, 2016 during The Nansemond Historical Society s Christmas Candlelight Tour, our church, along with other Main Street churches, will be open from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm. The Christmas season is approaching quickly and it s time to be thinking about placing your order for Christmas greenery and poinsettias. If you would like to place an order for any of the items listed below, in honor of or in memory of a loved one, please contact Mary Emily Dailey at Prices are the same as last year. Deadline for all orders is Monday, December 12. No order will be accepted after that deadline. Outside Front Wreaths.$50 each 3 Upstairs Balcony Wreaths.$50 each 2 Upstairs Balcony Wreaths.$35 each 2 Inside Front Column Wreaths $35 each 1 Side Foyer Arrangement $35 1 Huntboard Arrangement $40 Piano/Organ Arrangement $40 Upstairs Foyer Arrangement.$35 1 Downstairs Newel Post Swag $35 2 Wreaths North Entrance Columns $30 each 2 Wreaths North Entrance Doors $30 each 2 Wreaths Iron Gates Front Entrance $30 each 17 Boxwood Wreaths Outside Windows $25 each North Foyer Arrangement.$35 North Second Floor Foyer Arrangement $35 Wreath Beside Office Door $35 Miscellaneous items (candles, greens, Ribbons, wire, etc.). $100 The Silence and the Sound by Janet Rock The silence of Christmas began long before the birth of Christ for 400 years God was silent. That silence was broken by the birth of a baby. A new song had been born! The Music Ministry of Suffolk Christian invites you to join us on Sunday, December 18 at 5 p.m. as we present that night with the songs and narrations of The Silence and the Sound. Our annual Christmas Reception will follow in the fellowship hall. Please plan to attend - and bring someone with you. This is a wonderful opportunity to introduce someone to our church! VOICES OF CHRISTMAS WILL BE PRESENTING SING WITH US THE CHRISTMAS STORY The Voices of Christmas will present to you their musical on Sunday, December 11 th. If your child/youth would like to participate, please let Priscilla Bunch or Sara Keene know as soon as possible. The material has been ordered and they will begin practicing after Sunday 10:30 am in the children s dept. Once the CD s are recorded, we will give each child/youth one to take home. Thanks for your support and if you should have any questions, please see Sara Keene or Priscilla Bunch. The Church Office will be closed Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25 for Thanksgiving. newsletternewsletter.com ANGEL TREE It s hard to believe it s that time of the year again! The Angel Tree will be put up during the week of November 14 th 18 th. All angel tree tags will be on the tree by Sunday, November 20 th. When you take a tag, please make sure to sign the sheet with your name and phone # beside your tag #. All gifts/ tags will be due back on Sunday, December 11 th. Thank you for supporting our local community and helping to put smiles on children s faces Christmas morning. If you should have any questions, please contact Priscilla or pbunch1@charter.net YOUTH ACTIVITIES Wednesday, November 9th Bible Study Wednesday, November 16th Bible Study Wednesday, November 20th Lunch & Deliver Fruit Baskets Wednesday, November 30th Bible Study