One Sunday morning a minister was preaching a children's sermon, using a telephone to illustrate the idea of prayer. "You talk to people on the phone but you don't see them on the other end of the line, do you?" The children shook their heads, "Well, talking to God is like talking on the phone. He's on the other end, but you can't see him. He's listening though." Just then a little boy piped up and asked, "What's His number?" We don't need a number to get through to God, we can talk to Him any time. He just wants us to keep on talking. he always listens and always understands.

Prayer is one of the greatest blessings we have in our lives as Christians. There is not a day goes by that we do not find ourselves in times of trouble and distress and we need guidance from God and His wisdom. Unfortunately, it seems that all too often distractions get in our way of prayer, and we focus our attention elsewhere. Christy Brewster in a Decision magazine publication many years ago shared these suggestions for making prayer a priority in our lives. I want to share them with you and encourage you to never let prayer slip from your priority list.

1. Make prayer a priority. Just as you need air to breathe, you need this time with God for your Spiritual health. (1 Corinthians 15:44)
2. Schedule the time on your calendar. Treat this time like an important meeting. If you wouldn't cancel an appointment with an important business associate or your doctor, why would you cancel one with the God of the universe?
3. Remember the cost of your privilege, and plan, plan, plan. Some people fail in their attempts at prayer because they don't have a plan. Some ideas:

>The Psalms can be a good starting point
> The Lord's Prayer can be the perfect guide to prayer
> A church Hymanl can be helpful for praise...or for when the mind goes blank

4. Don't become discouraged. The point is not to get what we want out of prayre but to be obedient to God. God always answers our prayers. Sometimes His answers may be "no" or "not yet." His purpose could be to teach us persistence!

Prayer is one of the most rewarding ways to spend our time. Let me challenge you to spend more time in prayer and see just how God in return will bless your time.          

Because we’re His,

Michael Tunnell

Join us for Worship Nights in June for students 7-12th grade. (This includes students going into 7th grade in August). 

June 1 & June 22

Worship Night will be at 6-8PM. Snacks & drinks provided.

A group of our high school students will be taking a Mission Trip to Voice of the Martyr's in Bartlesville, OK. They will be raising money for this trip until June 22. See the table in the foyer for more information or ways to give.

We plan to set up & decorate for VBS after the service Sunday, June 8. Lunch will be provided for volunteers. Decorating will be in the sanctuary, floyer, gym, & a few classrooms. 

All ages are welcome to help!

Every woman of the church is welcome to attend the meetings. They will be discussing events, mission projects, church projects, fundraisers & more.

Snacks provided.

We would love to hear your opinions and ideas for the church.

Hostess: Patricia & Janice
Devotion: Beth Brown

Join us after church in the Family Life Center for lunch & a pie auction. Our students are hosting this fundraiser to help cover costs for Church Camp in July. They will be serving food & running the auction. 

If you would like to donate a pie, talk to Jacob Haught.

SCC Student Ministry (K-12) will attend summer camp at Maranatha Bible Camp in July. Camp is a wonderful way for kids and teens to experience Jesus through worship, fun activities, and making memories with new friends.

For more information on camp dates, costs, & registration, click the button below. 

We will be updating our SCC Family picture wall in the church hallway. If you would like an updated photo, bring in a 4x6 picture to the church office, or email a picture to sccsecretary1@gmail.com.

Please list the names of everyone in the picture. 

Volunteering is a great way to use the gifts God has given you to serve others. Volunteers are the heartbeat to making ministry happen.
Whether you enjoy teaching kids, welcoming people, serving others, we have a place for you!

Want to know more about a certain ministry?
Send us an email with your questions! sccsecretary1@gmail.com

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.
1 Peter 4:10

GREETERS

June 1: Kelly Caudle & Nancy Divine
June 8: Jim & Elaine Haun
June 15: Beth Brown & Sara Field
June 22: Cody & Tiffany Branson
June 29: Youth Group

SUNBEAMS TEACHER

June 1: Teresa Rutledge
June 8: Cassie Burton
June 15: Maranda Spangler
June 22: Cody Branson
June 29: Justin & Rebecca Rawlings

USHER

June 1: JD Kerr
June 8: Larry Stockstill
June 15: Doug Haines
June 22: Kevin Caudle
June 29: Jim Haun

NURSING HOME COMMUNION

June 1:  Frank Anderson
June 8: Brent Rutledge
June 15: Steve Rutledge
June 22: Butch Boban
June 29: Bill Smith