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1 Suffolk Christian Church Suffolk, Virginia Suffolk Christian Church Elon Scholarship The Scholarship Committee is currently seeking applications for the Suffolk Christian Church Elon Scholarship being offered to high school seniors accepted for study at Elon University and to current Elon students. The application deadline to apply is April 15, For an application or more information, contact the church office at 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, Julie McBride Webmaster.. Pat Hawn Audio Recorders......Jim Goben Jonathan Martin, Edie Matthews Schedule of Service 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 216 N Main Street Suffolk VA Inside this issue: Pastor s Column Calendar/Birthdays Children s News Youth News Memorials Our Mission is to go and make disciples of Jesus Christ by sharing God s grace, love, and forgiveness. We are Committed to Mission Outreach and Community Ministry. Our Vision: We Worship. We Disciple. We Serve. SATURDAY, MARCH 5 TH 5 9 PM PARENTS: Have you wanted to go out to dinner by yourselves or maybe out to dinner with some friends? This is your opportunity to have an enjoyable evening out and you have several babysitters. The Youth of SCC will babysit for you!! We do request you bring your child/children s dinner. We will provide a snack and drink while watching a movie. Suffolk, VA Mailed: We thank God for... Return Service Requested Non-Profit Org. U. S. Postage Paid Permit No. 33 Suffolk VA Stewardship Prayer Requests Special points of Interest: Palm Sunday Parade Maundy Thursday Service Good Friday Service Re-enactment of The Lord s Supper and Communion Young at Heart Happenings The Praying Church Pancake Breakfast Easter Sunday Service There will be a craft time and game time for your child/ children. If you want to bring a sleeping bag, they can use it while watching a movie in the Beginner s Dept. FEE: Donations All donations will be used for the Youth Missions! Any questions, please contact Priscilla or by pbunch1@charter.net We will have at least two (2) adults there as well as the youth. ATTENTION ALL LADIES Beth Moore is coming to Norfolk. If you are interested in hearing this dynamic woman of God in person, please see the flyer on the bulletin board or call Evelyn Jones at (757) for addition information. The cost for the two day seminar is $69.00.

2 Pastor s Column Rev. Michael D. Halley 11:12-19). My Dear Friends, During the season of Lent this year I am preaching a series of sermons entitled The Final Week. Each Sunday we will look at Jesus's activities in Jerusalem from Palm Sunday to Resurrection Sunday. On the First Sunday in Lent, we asked the question, "What Kind of King is Jesus?" (Mark 11:1-11) On the Second Sunday in Lent, this Sunday, we will explore the topic, "Trouble in the Temple" (Mark On the Third Sunday in Lent, our topic will be "Conflict and More Conflict" (Mark 11:20-13:37). On the Fourth Sunday in Lent, we will look at "The Need for a Traitor" (Mark 14:1-11). On the Fifth Sunday in Lent, we share with Jesus "A Last Supper and Gethsemane" (Mark 14:12-71). On the Sixth Sunday in Lent, we will take a fresh look at "The Crucifixion of Jesus" (Mark 15:1-41). On Easter Sunday, of course, we celebrate Resurrection" (Mark 16:1-8). I hope you can make it to be with us each Sunday. If not, you may read each sermon on our church website. May the Lord richly bless you in this holy season of Lent! Love, Michael Daylight Savings time begins on March 13, Remember to set your clocks to spring forward one hour. Circle News Afternoon Circle The Afternoon Circle will meet on Monday, March 7, at 1:00 p.m. in the Saints Alive Center. The guest speaker will be Sue Woodward. All are welcome to attend. If you would like more information, contact circle leader, Jane Marie Dailey at Evening Circle The Evening Circle will meet on Monday night, March 7, at 7:30 p.m. in the home of Muriel Shumate. All are welcome to come and be a part of this circle. If you would like more information, contact circle leader, Elaine Abernathy at Special Dates World Day of Prayer, March 4, 2016 Fourth Sunday in Lent, March 6, 2016 Girl Scout Sunday, March 6, 2016 Fifth Sunday in Lent, March 13, 2016 Daylight-Saving Time Begins, March 13, 2016 Palm/Passion Sunday, March 20, 2016 Holy Week, March 20-26, 2016 First day of Spring, March 20, 2016 Maundy Thursday, March 24, 2016 Good Friday, March 25, 2016 Holy Saturday, March 26, 2016 Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016 My House Shall Be Called a House of Prayer Sunday, March 13 5:00 p.m. The SCC Prayer Team is sponsoring a showing of Jim Cymbala s powerful sermon as a culmination of our focus on his book, Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire. The DVD will be shown in the sanctuary and will be followed by a soup and sandwich dinner in the fellowship hall. You do not need to bring anything and there is no cost to you. PLEASE plan to join us for this special event.sign up at the church bulletin board, but even if you forget to sign up, come anyway! In the Hospital (Sentara Obici - ICU) Janine Joyner Prayer Concerns Nita Wyatt - home... Beth Barnett - home... Robert Benton... Travis Myles - home... Debbie Spivey - home... Steve Redd... Charles Red Williams... Marcy Pichel... Mary Emily Dailey & family... Becky Bradshaw... Kevin Beale... Nita Wyatt... Glynn Writtenberry... Kitty Martin Ongoing Prayer Joe Duke... Dylan Lilley - mission trip to Ghana, Africa with AgriCorps (nephew of Becky Bradshaw); David & Dot Darden... Forrest & Mary Jane Cathey...Milton Liverman (friend of Jim Thorsen) Our College Students Austin Babb, University of Alabama; Meghan Babb, Louisiana State University; Jay Baines, Jr., Virginia Wesleyan College; Rebecca Bangley, Old Dominion University; Kasey Banton, Tidewater Community College; Matthew Bradshaw, University of Virginia; Courtney Buchanan, Tidewater Community College; Christine Comer, Belmont University; Neal Davis, Tidewater Community College; Mollie Edick, East Carolina University; Lindsay Elliott, University of South Carolina; Olivia Elliott, University of South Carolina; Kyle Griffin, Virginia Commonwealth University; Shannon Griffin, Paul D. Camp Community College; Ashley Heuberger, Lynchburg College; Jacob Holland, Ferrum College; Bryce Jones, The University of Virginia College at Wise; Alex Joyner, James Madison University; Michelle Martin, Tidewater Community 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; Will Wyatt, University of Virginia. Our Missionaries Joyce & Jim White, Scripture Memory Mountain Mission, Emmalena, Kentucky; Supply & Multiply, Haiti (Christine & Chris Surber) Katy Johnson, Amman, Jordan Deployed Cris Beutler (son-in-law of one of Cheryl Ashcraft s co-workers) Extended Family & Friends Prayer Concerns Louise Hudgins - Autumn Care (niece of Sarah Burford & Margaret Herring)... Joan Nelms (mother of Brink Nelms)... Patty Hughes (friend of Joyce Ralph)... Brenda Quesenberry (friend of Janet Rock)... Linwood Heffington (friend of Toni & Jim Shank)... Laura Dean Finch (friend of Pat Hawn)... Pat Annas & Clark Thompson (friends of the Culliton s)... Ann Modlin (friend of Jane Marie Dailey)... Alex Handley (friend of Pat Hawn)... Annis Welt (cousin of Muriel Shumate)... Frances Hamilton (friend of Beverly McGahee)... Sue Huff (friend of Pat Hawn)... Jessica Remy (daughter of Dave Remy)... Sandra Hefferman (cousin of Priscilla Bunch)... Samantha Bright (granddaughter of Becky & Jimmy Bradshaw)... Jane Phillips (mother-in-law of Michelle Phillips)... Sarah Litchfield (friend of Pat Hawn)... Cindy Lester (friend of Carman Goben)... Bill Ondell & Michael Mr. Mad Maddox (veteran friends of Michael Halley)... Luke Isidore (son of co-worker of Bob James)... Gary Sessoms (friend & neighbor of Judy & Floyd Twiford)... Sharyn Hughes (friend of Pat Hawn)... Kenneth Cross (friend of Wanda Thorsen)... Zella Jones (aunt of Janet Rock)... Katy & Randy Strain (niece & nephew of Carman and Jim Goben)... Sarah Leggett (friend of Anne Potter)... Sam Guster (brother of Alex Guster)... Andrew Mattox (friend of Michael Halley)... Jeff Cambridge (brother of Jill Harris)... Joey Morris (cousin of Ashley Ashcraft)... Laura Hawn (daughter of Pat Hawn)... Judd Barrett (brother-in-law of Harden Barnett)... Patrick Evans-Hylton & Wayne Hylton (friends of Pat Hawn)... Rebecca Page... Sherry Lundby (Sara Keene s mother)... Bill Cones (son of Joan and Billy Cones)... June Goben (mother of Jim Goben)... Melanie Nunnally (friend of Nita Wyatt)... Frances Delk (aunt of Tommy Ashcraft)... The Burris Family (friends of Janet Rock)... The Hannah Family (friends of Janet & Richard Rock)... Barbara Whitmore (sister-in-law of Robert Whitmore)... CDR Duane and Grace Lawrence (friends of Gary Munn)... Rev. Ben Hadley-Goggin (friend of Gary Munn)... Nell Williams... patient who is a bone marrow recipient... Brian Ringgold (the husband of Terry McGahee s niece)... Kim Rogge (mother of Michael Rogge)... Karen Hemstreet (mother of Jessica Rogge)... Rick Pearce (son of Riddick Pearce & nephew of Judy Eure)... Dianette Ferguson (wife of Rev. Joseph J. Ferguson)... Brandon Lutman (son of close friends of Nancy & Marcy Pichel)... Virginia & Des de Souza (friends of Susanne and Michael Reid) Skilled Care (Kindred Rehabilitation & Health Center) Doris Gardner (aunt of Priscilla Bunch); (Autumn Care) Patricia Griggs, Annie Briggs; (Lake Prince Woods) Louise Boone, Howard Boone; (Consulate Health Care, Windsor) S. A. Pylan Assisted Living (Kindred) Marjorie Wilkinson, Nancy Chalkley; (Village at Woods Edge) Pete Kidd; (Chesapeake Place) Millie Strickland; (Cedarfield, Richmond) Madelyn Howell Home Bound Shirley Crump, Nancy Fulgham, Dorothy Judkins, Margaret Ramsey, Rita Redfern, Vernon Taylor, Margaret Herring, Jane Pritchard In Sympathy In Christian love and sympathy to the following: Corey and Margaret Russell and family, on the death of his father, James Forehand Russell, Sr., on January 15, Mary Grace Garner-Atkins on the death o f her cousin, Lois Hedgepeth Nelms of Windsor, on January 26, Tim Copeland and family on the death of his uncle, Joel Christopher Copeland of Chesapeake VA, on February 10, 2016.

3 A donation to the Memorial Fund in memory of Emma, Warren and Jim Rountree has been given by Larry H. Rountree. A donation has been given to the Coats for Community Fund in memory of Corey Achstein by John and Virginia Kinsey. Coats for the Community Update Our coat supply of has dwindled rapidly during the cold days of February. In addition to the January 9th distribution day, coats were given out on Tuesdays during the past few weeks and we are now almost depleted. It s good to know that many people in our community have been warmed a bit by this effort. Our distribution for this year has ended, but it is never too early to start restocking our racks. If you are out shopping and see a good value on a coat, please consider making a purchase to help us restock. We need every size, male and female, as well as hats, gloves, scarves and of course, end-of-season sales are rapidly approaching AND a good time to shop! Also, we are in need of tubular hangers (wire hangers are not sturdy enough for our use.) If you have some in your closet that you do not need, please consider donating them to this project. Thank you so much for your participation! Notes of Appreciation Harden and I would like to thank all of you for your prayers and concern these past few weeks. Your love and care is heartfelt and deeply appreciated. It brings me much strength during difficult times. You all warm my heart. Fondly, Beth Barnett Missions Dimes for Missions $82.50 Donations to the Food Pantry have been given by the West Memorial Bible Class, the Afternoon Circle, and the Evening Circle. Missions Allocation Special Monthly Missions for 2016 January Coalition Against Poverty in Suffolk (CAPS) $ February Food Pantry $ Stewardship Report We Are Walking By Faith 2016 actual income to date: $41, actual expenses to date: $32, Souper Bowl Offering $ Tithing Envelopes Just a reminder if you have not picked up your 2016 tithing envelopes, you will find them in the second floor foyer on the table near the West Memorial Bible Class. If you did not get a box of envelopes and would like one, please contact Dae Nixon at the office ( ) or by at dae.nixon@suffolkchristian.org. NEWS ABOUT OUR PEOPLE Congratulations to Joe Jones on his new position as head football coach at Ocean Lakes High School in Virginia Beach. Young at Heart Happenings As Spring is hopefully approaching we will be getting out in the sunshine and enjoying some great fellowship. On March 23, 2016, we will enjoy a road trip to Williamsburg, Virginia. You will have a choice of strolling Duke of Gloucester Street or shopping at the Williamsburg Outlet Mall. For those choosing a day in Colonial Williamsburg, we will enjoy lunch on your own at the Trellis Bar and Grill. There will be a pre-planned menu. I have posted this on the bulletin board. Please sign up no later than March 16, 2016, so we can make transportation arrangements. Our April plans have been changed OUR VENTURE MOTORCOACH WILL LEAVE THE CHURCH AT 8:30 AM. A MORNING SNACK WILL BE PROVIDED. WE WILL ARRIVE AT APPROXIMATELY 11:30 AM IN FREDERICKSBURG, VA FOR LUNCH AND THE PLAY. WE WILL RETURN TO CHURCH AT APPROXIMATELY 6:30 PM. A SNACK WILL BE PROVIDED ON THE WAY HOME. THE COST PER PERSON WILL BE $100 PER PERSON, WHICH INCLUDES TRANSPORTATION, LUNCH, THE PLAY AND SNACKS. A SIGN UP SHEET WITH A PAYMENT VOUCHER IS LOCATED ON THE BULLE- TIN BOARD OUTSIDE THE CHURCH OFFICE. PAY- MENT WILL BE DUE AT THE TIME OF SIGN-UP. THE LAST DAY TO SIGN UP WILL BE APRIL 17 TH. THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS AFTER APRIL 17 TH. Looking ahead: On May 25, 2016, we will be boarding our motor coach to head to Burlington, NC for a visit to the Elon University Campus. More details to follow. Our friends Jack and Eloise Byrd will be joining us and we are working on plans to have lunch with them. SAVE THE DATE.This is a great opportunity to tour the campus of this wonderful University that we have supported for many years. Remember: RIVERSIDE CENTER DINNER THEATER PRESENTATION OF MY FAIR LADY FREDERICKSBURG, VA WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2016 Our ventures are open to the entire church there is no age requirement. Evelyn Jones ( ) TEAM JANINE Hello fellow Christian family, This year I have taken on the role as Team Captain for a Relay for Life team that is near and dear to my heart. As many of you know, Janine Joyner was diagnosed with Leukemia, the type she has makes it very hard for her body to fight off any kind of infection, virus, or germs. Janine has been a big part of my life when I attended the youth group we have at SCC. She is kind hearted, sweet and will give you the shirt off her back if you needed it. This year we have made TEAM JANINE for relay for life, we have set a goal for $1, that we want to exceed and raise as much as possible before May 20, Relay for Life is a non-profit organization that raises awareness and money for cancer research. We want to show Janine that she has an army behind her and we are in this fight together as one. Please help us meet our goal, if you have any questions, feel free to contact me at or us3marx@gmail.com. You can donate at and find Team Janine. We appreciate your support. In Christian Love, Logan Masters The youth and their parents will be sponsoring a pancake breakfast on Sunday, March 20, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. The menu will be pancakes, sausage and apples. You can eat before or after the Palm Sunday Parade. The cost of the meal is $7.00. Pay at the door. The proceeds will go towards the Youth Missions. Any questions, please contact Priscilla Bunch at or by at pbunch1@charter.net

4 Potluck Lunch & Easter Egg Hunt Sunday, March 20 th 12:00 Noon The Board of Christian Education will be sponsoring our annual Potluck Lunch and Easter Egg Hunt. The board will provide fried chicken and beverages. Please bring a dish to share with everyone. After lunch, we will have our egg hunt. Please invite your friends to come with you to church. Any questions, please contact Priscilla or by pbunch1@charter.net. CHURCHWIDE VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Dates to be Determined We will be doing Joy in Jesus Vacation Bible School this year which is based on Nehemiah 8:10, it celebrates that healing and happiness go hand-in-hand. The board will be making a final decision on the dates at their next meeting. Mission Fuge Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach, FL June 27 th July 1 st The Youth of SCC will be traveling to Florida this summer to attend MFuge with other youth from all over the world. There will be fundraisers to help with the cost of this trip. Please pray for these youth and chaperones as they begin preparing for this trip. If your child/children would like to attend MFuge, please let me know as soon as possible. A $50.00 deposit is due as soon as possible. You can contact or by pbunch1@charter.net. YOUTH FELLOWSHIP We will be having Youth Fellowship the 1 st Saturday night of each month at the church unless otherwise decided to go elsewhere. I hope the youth will mark their calendars to attend. IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE YOUTH March 5 th (5 9pm) Parents Night Out March 26th (TBA) Youth Retreat and Great Vigil of Easter April 2 nd (5 The Bilby s Youth Fellowship April 10th Krispy Kreme Donut Fundraiser May 7 th (5 7:30pm) Youth Fellowship June 4 th (8am 1pm) Yard Sale, Car Wash & Bake Sale New Church Directory Sign Up Now! A new church directory is in the works. Be included in our upcoming photography event. Portraits will be taken on the following dates: Thursday, March 3 2 pm to 9 pm Friday, March 4 2 pm to 9 pm Saturday, March 5 10 am to 5 pm DEADLINE FOR APRIL NEWSLETTER MARCH 14 Donations for Western Tidewater Free Clinic By Claudia Salmon The following items are needed for the Western Tidewater Free Clinic. The Board of Deacons approved this request and a container will be set up in the front lobby for these items. Thank you all for your help with this very worthwhile project, and if you have any questions, feel free to contact any of the deacons. WISH LIST 1. Office Supplies Copy Paper: 8 1/2 x 11 Highlighters Post-it Notes Black Writing Pens 2. Snacks for Volunteers Sodas and Juice / Peanut Butter Granola Bars and Trail Mix Crackers, Chips (baked), Pretzels, Cookies in single packages Fresh Fruit Nuts Coffee 3. Cleaning Supplies Clorox Cleanup Spray or Dollar Store brand Disinfectant Spray 13 Gal Kitchen Trash Bags Disinfectant Wipes (Clorox, Lysol) Toilet Cleaners, Spray Air Fresheners Liquid Hand Soap 4. Paper Items Paper Towels Toilet Paper Tissues Paper/Styrofoam Plates & Cups Plastic Utensils (Forks, Knives, Spoons) 5. Reading Glasses 6. Pill Cutters 7. Reusable Tote Bags 8. Full-Size or Extra Large Band-Aids 9. Hibiclens Antiseptic/Antimicrobial Skin Cleanser

5 Order Form for Lilies I would like to place lily/lilies in the church in honor or in memory of a loved one. They will be ordered by the church and delivered to the church. The cost is $12 each. Deadline for all orders is Monday, March 21, No orders will be accepted after that deadline. In Honor / Memory Of: (Circle One) Given by: Easter Sunday is March 27. If you would like to place an arrangement, spray, wreath or lily in church in memory or honor of a loved one, contact Mary Emily Dailey, Flower Chairman at (757) The deadline to order is Monday, March 21. No orders will be accepted after that deadline. You may use the order form for lilies if you wish to order Easter lilies. Spray on the inside front column....$45 Spray on the inside front column....$45 Huntboard arrangement...$45 Front vestibule arrangement....$40 Downstairs foyer arrangement....$40 Downstairs hallway wreath...$40 North entrance floral spray.. $40 North entrance floral spray..$40 South outside entrance floral spray...$40 Front outside floral spray...$40 Front outside floral spray....$40 North vestibule arrangement...$45 On Palm Sunday, March 20, we will gather outside in the courtyard at 9:45 a.m. to join with our friends from St. Paul s Episcopal Church, Higher Ground Outreach Ministries, and Main Street United Methodist Church for our annual Palm Sunday Parade. Following the 11 o clock worship service, there will be a church-wide potluck luncheon and Easter egg hunt on the north lawn, a great annual event! Holy Saturday March 26 A Youth Retreat and Great Vigil of Easter has been planned for Holy Saturday on March 26. Time will be announced at a later date. Please make your check payable to: (If mailing, please send to:) Suffolk Christian Church Att n: Mary Emily Dailey, Flower Chair Suffolk VA Easter possibilities The message of Easter is not only that Christ is risen, not only that suffering is not the last word, not only that God gives new life, but this: Nothing is impossible with God. The Rev. James Martin, S.J. Maundy Thursday March 24 At our annual worship service at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 24, we will witness a live dramatic re-enactment of The Last Supper, followed by Holy Communion. On Friday, March 25, the Sanctuary will be open for prayer all day. EASTER SUNDAY MARCH 27 8:45 a.m. Early Worship 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Come and worship with us