New Sound and Video System

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1 The October Church Conference will be held on Wednesday, October 25, at 7:30 p.m. All boards and committees are requested to have their reports into the church office by Wednesday, October 18. Suffolk, VA We thank God for... Suffolk, Virginia September 22, 2017 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 & Adult 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 Security Attendants Gary Williams, John Durham Nursery Worker 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 Return Service Requested Non-Profit Org. U. S. Postage Paid Permit No. 33 Suffolk VA 216 N Main Street Suffolk VA Inside this issue: Calendar/Birthdays Children s Events Youth Events Memorials Stewardship Prayer Requests Special points of Interest: Young at Heart Day Trip To Carter Mountain Orchard Phase II Opt In Phone Messaging System Halloween Party October Church Conference ABC Scrapbook Challenge Bible Study Youth Bible Study Circle News We are Committed to Authentic and Excellent Praise and Worship. Our Vision: We Worship. We Disciple. We Serve. September 22, 2017 New Sound and Video System For several months the Music Committee has worked with the Music Staff, and a special subcommittee composed of Bob Crute, Jonathan Martin, Sean Bilby, and Jim Goben (prior to him moving to CA) to evaluate and study the sound, audio, and recording of the church. For well over a year we have reviewed our system to figure out how to get to the next level and at the same time correct issues that have plagued us for some time. We decided to look at the whole process from top to bottom. We brought in a professional vendor to evaluate our system and issues. To be brief we determined we had several issues - from not enough microphones to pick up the choirs and plays that we have at Christmas and Easter, to cable connections that were broken, speakers that were not working properly or adjusted correctly, or were not in the best positions. We determined to move forward with a digital system to give us better control and provide more quality sound, video, and recording. The recording station lacked space and organization, and we needed to upgrade so we could be set for the next 10 to 15 years. We decided to add unobtrusive video recording in the Sanctuary for recording the services. Now shut-ins will be able to watch, not just listen to the worship services. The equipment is remote and can be controlled by the audio/video technician in the recording booth. We also have added special effective lighting for special services such as the Last Supper, Christmas, and Easter cantatas. We are upgrading the speakers under the balcony for better sound and upgrading the two speakers to the left and right of the pulpit. Bodypack microphones are being purchased for children s plays as are additional boom mics so the sound quality will be better for everyone. Additional microphones are being hung above the choir loft so we can better hear and record the choir. The recording equipment given in memory of Mrs. Aston by her family well be utilized and function very well with the additional digital equipment. In addition to the Sanctuary upgrade, we also have upgraded the Fellowship Hall with an up-todate sound board, projector, and screen for presentations and movies for the children. The speakers were adjusted and now you will be able to hear speakers and vocals from the stage all the way back to the kitchen without issue. As you recall, Talmadge Darden dedicated years to our music program here at Suffolk Christian Church and his dream was to one day have the system to carry us into the next level as well as video the services. Therefore the Music Staff and Music Committee is dedicating this upgrade in his memory. We will place a plaque in the Sanctuary and in the Fellowship Hall dedicating these renovations in his memory. Respectfully Submitted Tom Ashcraft Music Committee Chairman

2 My Dear Friends, Soon you should be receiving an invitation to a neighborhood gathering which we are calling a congregational growth" gathering. These home meetings will be a time of prayer as we ask God to re-kindle the Holy Spirit among us. Tradition still lives at Suffolk Christian Church! We have been located in the heart of downtown Suffolk for almost 157 years. We like to think that we are a "beacon of hope" as we grow in our Christian faith together. Please make every effort to join this time of spiritual tune-up as we look to our future ministry together. On a personal note, Carmen and I have been overwhelmed by the love and support you, our dear church family, have given us during this time of loss and grief. We are honored and blessed to be a part of this good church family, very enthusiastic as we continue to serve God alongside you. May God s grace, God s love, and God s forgiveness always be yours. Love, Michael Members, Pastor s Column Rev. Michael D. Halley Pastor There will never be enough thanks for your prayers and love for my mother over the past few years. God s light did shine thru you and she loved you very much! Thank you for expressing God s love thru the beautiful service, music and reception. You blessed me and the family. May God shine His face on you and Bless you daily! May God return to you the kindness you have shown to me. Thank You, Barbara Ramsey Morris and Family You may see a new face around the church. Aaron Whidbee, from Suffolk Sanitary Supply, will be taking over cleaning responsibilities from the Sextons. As many of you know, Sarah Burford, recently announced her retirement after over 14 years of dedicated service to the church. The House of Worship Committee made a difficult decision to transition cleaning services to a private contractor to lighten the burden on the church staff. John Durham has also provided wonderful support as a Sexton and alternate Security Attendant. He also helped out the Food Pantry and other ministries around the church. The Committee would like to thank both Sarah and John for their outstanding support over the years. - House of Worship Committee Circle News The Afternoon Circle will meet on Monday, October 2 at 1 pm in the Saints Alive Center. They will have as their speaker, Sue Woodward. She will talk on the History of the Peanut in Suffolk/ Nansemond with a clip of interviews from farmers. For more information contact Jane Marie Dailey, circle leader, at The Evening Circle will meet on Monday night, October 2 at 7:30 pm in the Saints Alive Center. They will continue with their study of the book Dancing in the Rain led by Beverly McGahee. For more information, contact Elaine Abernathy, circle Meals on Wheels Coordinator Our many thanks to Cheryl Griffin for her 7 years of dedicated service as coordinator for Meals on Wheels. Our new Meals on Wheels coordinator for Suffolk Christian Church is Kitty Martin. If you would like more information about this ministry, please contact her at Prayer Concerns Jim Hancock... Jene Rountree... Peggy Hemphill... Mary Jane & Forrest Cathey... Michael Reid... Sara Heuberger... Bonnie McCrary... Bobby Johnson... Wanda & Bryan Cadwell... Eddie Hawn... Jenny Smith... Jimmy & Becky Bradshaw... Kathleen Wilson... Nita Wyatt... Debbie Spivey... Steve Redd... Rita Redfern... Janine Joyner... Kitty & Earl Martin... Our Church Family... Unspoken Requests... Website Requests Our Missionaries Joyce & Jim White, Scripture Memory Mountain Mission, Emmalena, Kentucky; Supply & Multiply, Haiti (Christine & Chris Surber, Bracey Parr, & Meredith Barnhill) Our College Students Meghan Babb, Louisiana State University; Rebecca Bangley, Radford University; Alex Banton, Tidewater Community College; Kasey Banton, Tidewater Community College; Abigail Bilby, George Mason University; Courtney Buchanan, Tidewater Community College; Christine Comer, Northwestern University; Neal Davis, Old Dominion University; Thomas Edwards, Tidewater Community College; Olivia Elliott, University of South Carolina; Shannon Griffin, South University; Caitlyn Hannah, Virginia Tech; Katelyn Herek, Tidewater Community College; Ashley Heuberger, Lynchburg College; Heather Heuberger, Tidewater Community College; Jacob Holland, Ferrum College; Bryce Jones, Paul D. Camp Community College; William Keyt, University of Virginia; Shae Masters, Paul D. Camp Community College; Diana McBride, Liberty University; Connor Munn, Longwood University; Scott Munn, University of Mary Washington; Simon Munn, James Madison University; Kaylor Nash, Radford University; Michaela Noel, Tidewater Community College; Sarah Rhodes, Tidewater Community College; Will Rhodes, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Blair Ritter, James Madison University; Jennifer Saunders, James Madison University; Hunter Simpkins, The College and Career Academy at Pruden; Grace Smith, Belmont University; Nicholas Smith, Elon University - studying in London; Emma Wyatt, Virginia Commonwealth University Extended Family & Friends Prayer Concerns Bill Sasser (good friend of Bill Shumate). Jahquita Ramsey (mother of Kim Comer)... Angie Parsain (death of her son Alex, friend of Betty Johnson)... Beth Wallace (friend of Eddie Hawn)... Ernie Bryan (uncle of Bryan Cadwell)... Tammy & Sarah Halley (daughter-in-law and granddaughter of Carmen and Michael Halley)...Lana & Robin Loeb (sister and brother-inlaw of Shirley Talbert)... Joann Wolford Dale (sister of Grace Atkins)... Johnsie Barringer (friend of Shirley Talbert)... Linda Carr (friend of Shirley Talbert)... Barbara Brinkley (friend of Mary Lou Bradshaw)... Sheldon Swain (friend of Eddie Hawn)... Vickey Furr (friend of Shirley Talbert)... Jack Norris, Jr., & Family (friends of Pat Hawn)... Nancy Galasso (friend of Pat Mann)... Amanda Hersch (friend of Pat Hawn)... Kayleigh (friend of Eddie Hawn)... Jimmy Parr (son of Sue Parr)... Paige Harrington... Mildred Dewell (motherin-law of Judy Eure)... Joseph Sanders (friend of Fred Potter)... Rick Pearce (nephew of Judy Eure)... Chris Redinger (friend of Bill Shumate)... Gordon Atkinson (friend of Pat Hawn)... Marjorie & Mark Campbell (mother & step-father of Glenn Hott)... Angela Seed (friend of Lynne Copeland)... Kristi Rezabek (friend of The Parker s)... Rick Copeland... Shelly Grushetsky (friend of Muriel & Bill Shumate)... Sandy Robertson (friend of Shirley Mutter)... Janet Britt (friend of Priscilla Bunch)... Lumio (friend of Eddie Hawn)... David Earl Britt, Jr. (nephew of Sarah Burford & Margaret Herring)... Steve DiBiasi (friend of Jessica Rogge)... Rebecca (friend of Eddie Hawn)... Aubrey Roane (friend of Jane Marie & Jim Dailey)... Brenda Holland (friend of Shirley Talbert)... Steve Easterday (nephew of Beverly McGahee)... Samantha Bright (granddaughter of Jimmy & Becky Bradshaw)... Majdah Schiavi (CAPS Interim Director)... Tara Joyner (friend of Linda Culliton)... Mary Ellen Simms (mother of Debra Carr)... Meredith Travers (friend of Jill Harris)... Wade Asbell (grandson of Betty Asbell)... Peggy Chapman (aunt of Vicki Winslow)... Family of Ray Martin (friends of Lindsey Hawn... Christof (friend of Eddie Hawn)... Zephan Luck & Family (friends of Pat Hawn)... Peter Glasier & Family (friends of Carmen & Michael Halley)... Maryann Wessell Stroup (mother of Matthew Stroup)... Larry Eisenhart (friend of Pat Hawn)... Jeff Cambridge (brother of Jill Harris)... Steve Walker (brother-in-law of Glenn & Amy Hott)... Brian Ringgold (nephew of Terry McGahee)... Henry Flythe (friend of Nancy & Chip Setnicky)... Phil Gibbs (father of Gretchen Jones and brother of Joyce Ralph)... Debbie Austin (neighbor of Judy Eure)... Charles Bubba & Jolane Fitchett (friends of Bill Shumate)... Hannah Chase (friend of Jim & Wanda Thorsen) Our Country: Pray for all elected and appointed officials in the national, state, and local settings; pray for all uniformed and civil servants who keep us safe and secure. Prayer requests will remain on the list as space allows. If you wish to change, add, or delete a request, please call the church office at , or office@suffolkchristian.org Skilled Care: Kindred Nansemond Pointe: Doris Gardner (aunt of Priscilla Bunch), Ann Pierce Assisted Living: Kindred Nansemond Pointe: Nancy Chalkley; Chesapeake Place: Millie Strickland; Elizabeth City (NC) Health & Rehab Center: Marjorie Wilkinson; Harbor s Edge, Norfolk: Nancy Fulgham; Cedarfield, Richmond: Madelyn Howell Home Bound: Dorothy Judkins, Vernon Taylor, Jane Pritchard, Margaret Herring Our Christian Love & Sympathy To: The family of Joe Wesley Wes Alexander, who died on August 26, The family of Margaret Lee Eley Ramsey, who died on August 30, Charlotte & Shirley Duke, on the death of her sister, Judith Lavern Holland, of Richmond, VA, on September 14, Jennifer Bunn, on the death of her brother, Dennis Terry Brown, of Elmira, NY, on September 16, The family of Kathy Aston Parker, who died on September 19, 2017.

3 January Coalition Against Poverty in Suffolk (CAPS) $ February Food Pantry $ March Haiti Missions $1, April Church Family Assistance $ May SCC Youth Mission-Fuge Trip $ June Scripture Memory Mountain Mission $ July Supply and Multiply $ August Coalition Against Poverty in Suffolk (CAPS) - $ September Night Stay Ministry $ October Sarah Halley Education Fund 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 and Evening Circle. Stewardship Report We Are Walking By Faith January September 2017 income to date - $240, January September 2017 expenses to date $251, Donations to the Memorial Fund in memory of Jeffrey M. Halley have been given by Larry Rountree, Mills and Gin Staylor, and Emily King. A donation to the Memorial Fund in memory of Emma, Warren and Jim Rountree has been given by Larry Rountree. A donation to the Food Pantry in memory of Floyd Twiford has been given by Irving and Claudia Salmon. Donations to the West Memorial Bible Class in memory of Margaret Ramsey have been given by Stevenson Tractor, Inc., Doris Cones, the West Memorial Bible Class, Jim and Jane Marie Dailey, June Hood, Bill Chorey, Jesse and Mary Williams, Charles and Audrey Johnson, Jim and Becky Bradshaw, Susan Judkins, Amy and Jennifer Hott, Nils and Nancy Melkerson, Phil and Barbara McPhail, Jack and Ann Nurney, Virginia S. Norfleet and Charles and Marjorie Curtis. A donation to the Memorial Fund in memory of Dorothy Bober has been given by Debbie Parker. A donation to Care and Concern in memory of Anne Potter has been given by Irving and Claudia Salmon. A donation to the Food Pantry in memory of Margaret Ramsey has been given by Larry Rountree. A donation to Coats for Community in memory of Wes Alexander has been given by Jim and Becky Bradshaw. A donation to the Food Pantry in memory of Wes Alexander has been given by Charles and Audrey Johnson. A donation to CAPS in memory of Jeffrey M. Halley has been given by Sarah Burford. SCC Youth at the National Acolyte Festival 2017 Saturday, October 7 10:00 am Join our youth and acolytes from across the United States for a morning service of re-dedication and Holy Communion at Washington National Cathedral. The service begins at 10 a.m. The youth participating must arrive sooner for good seats, and will leave the church parking lot on the church bus at 5:30 a.m. Bring money for a quick breakfast stop and dinner. We will see other sights in Washington and return that night. Registration: youth $21.00, includes box lunch, $9.00 if pack your own. Adults $12 for box lunch, or may pack your own. Lunch selections: Pulled Pork sandwich or Pulled Chicken Sandwich, mac & cheese, baked beans, cookie & water. Deadline to sign up for church bus: Friday, September 22. Sign-up sheet on the bulletin board outside of the church office. All registration fees need to be paid by Friday, September 22 nd. If you should have any questions, please contact Sean Bilby at The Child of God Choir Children s Christmas Musical Informational Meeting Sunday, October 1 st It s hard to believe we are already starting to think about the Christmas Musical. There will be an informational meeting for the musical on Sunday, October 1st immediately following the worship service in the library. Please plan to attend if your child/children want to participate in the musical. If you should have any questions, please contact Sara Keene. ABC Scrapbook Challenge Walking by Faith through Commitment The family invites you to participate in our small group neighborhood gatherings this fall. Join us as we plan together, work together and pray together to seek God s guidance as we grow in our Christian faith. The Child of God choir resumed practice on Sunday, September 17 th, at 10:30 am in the Children s Dept. (2 nd floor). If your child hasn t been in the choir and would like to join, it is not too late! All children are invited to attend. See the article in the next column about the Christmas Musical. If you should have any questions, please see Sara Keene or her at sarakeene@spsk12.net There was an informational meeting for a Scrapbooking Bible Study. If you haven t scrapbooked and would like to learn, this would be a perfect opportunity to start off doing something small. Our first study will be held on Tuesday, October 3 rd at 7pm in the Saints Alive. If you are interested in coming to our first study, please contact Priscilla Bunch at or via pbunch1@charter.net.

4 Halloween Party Saturday, October 28th Food Pantry Drive Month of October Children & Youth FOOD PANTRY DRIVE FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER CHILDREN & YOUTH DON T FORGET YOUR ITEMS FOR OUR FOOD PANTRY! ITEMS NEEDED: CANNED VEGETABLES 6 PACKS APPLESAUCE INSTANT OATMEAL PACKETS RAVIOLI, SPAGHETTI AND SOUPS During the month of October we will be having a Food Pantry Drive for the children/youth. There will be a tub in each Sunday School class to place your items for the food pantry. Each student in the class with the most items will be given a prize the 1st Sunday of November. We will display our food in the sanctuary the 1st Sunday of November for the congregation to see what was collected. There are suggestions of items needed on a separate flyer in the newsletter. If you should have any questions, please contact Priscilla Bunch at or via pbunch1@charter.net. 3:00 8:00 PM The Board of Christian Education will be sponsoring a Halloween Party on Saturday, October 28th. We will need several volunteers to help throughout the afternoon. We will also need donations for the cake walk. We will need volunteers to decorate their vehicles for our Trunk-A-Treat. Please see the flyer in the newsletter and share with your friends. There will be a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board outside of the church office. This will be a fun filled afternoon/evening. If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact Priscilla or via at pbunch1@charter.net. Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream Saturday, October 14th 11am 11pm The youth and children are invited to go to Busch Gardens on Saturday, October 14th. We will leave the church parking lot at 11am and will return by 11pm. We will drive the church bus. The youth/children will need money for purchase of ticket and food. If your child/children would like to go, they will need an adult chaperone to go with them. Please sign up on the bulletin board if you would like to go. If you have any questions, please contact Priscilla Bunch via at pbunch1@charter.net or Youth Bible Study We will continue with our Youth Bible Studies on Wednesday evenings. The next few dates are September 27th, th th October 11, & 18. We have just started another study of Prayer. We meet in the Saints Alive at 7:00pm. I encourage all the youth to attend if possible. This is a great time of fellowship among the youth of our church. If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact Priscilla or via pbunch1@charter.net.

5 Young at Heart Day Trip Carter Mountain Orchard Monday, October 16 th Leaving 8am Our first stop will be The Cheese Shop in Stuarts Draft, VA The Cheese Shop started on the back porch of the Hershberger family in the early 1960 s. Mr. Hershberger s desire to share the quality cheeses produced in his home State of Ohio with the residents of Stuarts Draft inspired him to begin selling them on his back porch. In the early 1980 s the Beiler family purchased The Cheese Shop and expanded the bulk foods selection, moving the store into the basement of his home. The present store was built in the early 1990 s and allowed The Cheese Shop to offer sliced cheeses and deli meats. Today, our customers walk from their homes nearby or visit us from as far away as California and Europe. The helpful staff at The Cheese Shop is happy to answer customers cooking and baking questions, even if it means searching the internet while the customer continues shopping. Many of our spices are priced less than half of those found in the supermarket. Our high quality and unique cheeses are also offered at bargain prices when compared with most other stores. Our customers enjoy the unique snack selection, gluten free products, jams and jellies, old-fashioned candies, and hard-to-find baking ingredients. We offer bargain-priced quick and old-fashioned oatmeal as well as many other grains, organic rice, and much more. Next Stop will be The Wood Grill in Charlottesville, VA Each day, they prepare homemade casseroles, garden fresh fruits and salads, country style vegetables, fresh baked bread, and dessert selections to please everyone. You ll also find more highquality meat choices than any other buffet around. Their slow-cooked pot roast, smoked BBQ and ribs, and famous hand-tossed fried chicken, along with our homemade mashed potatoes and countless other vegetable choices put us in a class of our own! Next we will travel to Carter Mountain Orchard We ll enjoy a fall crisp Carter Mountain Orchard. You can pick your own apples or buy already picked apples. Price: $50.00 for transportation. Please bring your own snacks. Shopping at The Cheese Shop, Carter Mountain and The Wood Grill is at your expense. We will take along coolers if you want to make perishable purchases. If you are interested in joining us on this trip, please sign up no later than October 8 th, along with your payment. There will be no refunds after this date due to engaging the motor coach. If you have any questions, please contact Priscilla or or via pbunch1@charter.net. HALLOWEEN PARTY Saturday, October 28 th 3:00 8:00 PM Bounce House Games Crafts Popcorn Face Painting Photo Booth Cake Walk Hot Dogs Trunk-A-Treat 6:30 8:00PM Drinks Bring Family and Friends Suffolk, VA 23434