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Sun Coast Christian Church, Pastor
Bill Genda Grand Don’t
interrupt your weekly worship time while visiting the DIRECTIONS TO SCCC
is located at 4319-Little CHURCH HOURS Given our current weekly schedule the church building is normally
open the following hours each week: Sunday – 8:30AM to 12:15PM Tuesday –
10:00AM to 4PM 6:30PM to 7:30PM (6:30PM to 9 PM on the 3rd
Tuesday of each month) Saturday –
5:30PM to 8:30PM
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SUN COAST BEACON OCTOBER 2011 GENDA’S AGENDA
Recently during one of
our Sunday morning adult classes someone questioned what the Apostle Paul might
have to say about life today if he were able to join us for a Sunday worship
service at Sun Coast Christian. I certainly cannot put words in his mouth, but
it seems to me that just as he had strong words to say to the members of the
early churches in his day, so I would imagine he would have much to offer to us
today as well. In the society of Paul’s time he had to contend with false teachers,
various forms of immorality, the effects of a strong government, divisiveness
within the different factions of people, and other demands of his current
culture. No doubt Paul had to contend with some interesting dimensions of life. While we might not word it quite the same, if Paul were to drop in on us
today, I believe he would observe a parallel situation in life. From false
teachers who espouse a variety of “new age thoughts”, to a freedom of
expression that invites the denigration of moral standards and values, to a
powerful force found within civil government, to a multitude of cultures and
hedonistic lifestyles - Paul might well feel as if today’s generation is no
different than his generation of the past. To this end this dedicated evangelist for Christ might well address us
with the same force and conviction that he offered to the congregations at In fact Paul’s words to us might well echo the thoughts of caution and
direction he offered to his dear young Christian friend, Timothy, when he was
preparing Timothy for his challenging ministry at In terms of people’s lifestyles, Paul warns: “People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud,
abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love,
unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control,….lovers of pleasure rather than
lovers of God,--” (II Timothy 3:1-4) “….For the time will come that men will
not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires,, they will
gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears
want to hear.” (II Timothy 4:3)
Counter to this worldly condition Paul challenged Timothy, and in a sense
challenges us as well,-- “But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become
convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, and how from
infancy you have known the holy scriptures, which are able to make you wise for
salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All scripture is God-breathed and is
useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so
that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” (II
Timothy 3:14-17) And so if Paul were able to return today and, experience life as we know
it, he might well offer to all words similar to the above thoughts, challenging
us to live a life far different than what we find in the reality of today’s
world. Indeed, Paul calls you, to “continue in what you have learned and have
become convinced of,…salvation through faith in Christ Jesus” In His Way,
Pastor Bill
Grass Skirts Optional
On Friday, October 14, 2011, The tickets for this fun-filled evening are $15 per person and $25 per
couple. Tickets for children under the age of ten will be $7.50. The evening also will offer the opportunity for people to purchase
drawing tickets ($1. each) for a number of beautiful themed gift baskets and
local merchant gift certificates. Ticket holders do not have to attend to be
eligible to win these items. We hope that everyone can share in this exciting fundraising event.
Stewardship Drive For 2012
Although 2012 is several weeks away During the month of October all of us will be challenged to offer a
personal pledge of our God-given time, talent and financial resources toward
the ongoing ministry of Sun Coast Christian. Indeed, as God’s call goes forth in this special way, so may each of us
view seriously our response to his invitation to unselfishly serve Him within
our fellowship.
“Table For 2” Times 40
Our appreciation to Jim Lannoo, for donating ten new lightweight,
heavy-duty plastic tables allowing us to seat 80 people for any event within
our fellowship. This generous gift enabled us to discard the old heavier,
broken wooden tables, making it much easier for the set-up of tables for meals
and other activities at the church. Thank you, Jim.
“Scrubbing Bubbles” and “A Sign of the Times”
Using a portion of the recent $3,000 gift to In addition, this gift funded a complete new sign for our corner sign
board outside of our building. With inaccurate information and fading lettering
on the board it was time for a new sign. Evangelism Ministry Team Chair, Ron
Williamson, was able to arrange for the new signage from the Sign It Quick
Company. Our thanks to Ron and
“All Saints Sunday”
Sunday, November 6, 2011, is “All Saints Sunday” at
Calling Pastor Bill
Pastor Bill and Lynn Genda are now back in their
New Directory
Church Secretary Ron Williamson has completed updating the new SCCC
Phone/Address Directory. Persons who
have not received one, may pick up a copy from the registration table on Sunday
mornings, or by calling the church office to arrange to get a copy.
Nursing Home Worship Service Participants Needed
Persons interested in joining to assist with a monthly worship service
to be conducted at Myrtle Beach Manor on Highway 17 are asked to contact Ron
Williamson. Already several folks have expressed a desire to participate. In
the next few weeks Ron will be offering a meeting to discuss this ministry and
the role people can play within it. Sun Coast currently provides worship services at Myrtle Beach Estates
led by Kathie and Ron Williamson on the second Thursday of each month and
Pastor Bill and Lynn Genda on the fourth Thursday of each month.
Outreach Update
Outreach Ministry Team Chair, In the next few weeks we will be gathering gift items and postage money
to provide filled shoe boxes for ”Operation Christmas Child”, a children’s
evangelistic mission directed by Rev. Franklin Graham of Samaritan‘s Purse. In addition, soon we will be holding a drive to provide needed blankets
for local homeless people during the winter months.
On Saturday, September 10th While distance and timing prevents
OCTOBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS
2nd – Pick up Stewardship Drive Envelopes before or after
Worship Service 4th – Special Leadership Team Meeting – Re: Fund Raiser -
6:00PM 11th – Leadership Team Meeting – 6:00PM 14th – Luau/Gift Basket Fund Raiser – 6:00PM 18th – Women’s Bible Study – 6:00PM (First 2 chapters of The
Triumph of Deborah) 23rd – Pastor Bill & Lynn out of town – Thom Avison will
deliver the Message during Worship 30th – OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS 1st – 9th -Reggie Brinson 9th- Sarah Chafin 10th – Shelby Karnap 20th – Albert Ficca 21st – Jonathan Bair 21st – Ron Williamson 23rd – Jean Johnson 28th – Elaina DuVal 29th – Marionette Wiley
POET’S CORNER Was a time A time ago I felt so much pain Saw those gifts I’d been given And watched them slide right down the drain. That’s when Christ came to me, He said “Hey, what ya doin? That pain is there to learn from, Only I can save you from ruin.” I said “Oh, Lord I’m such a sinner, How could You love me?” He said “My child I died for you and I’ll live in you If you’ll only let Me. “All you have to do is claim My Love And My Light will fill your heart. You will be forgiven And then you can make a new start.” That’s when I said quietly, “I believe Jesus died for my sins. I’m ready to take His hand And begin my walk with Him.” A feeling of peace came over me And I began to cry I wasn’t sure how to pray, But I decided to give it a try. Now I know everything is gonna be all right No matter what happens to me. He shed His Blood so I might live With Him for Eternity. And when I lay down at night I have no pain, no fear I’m living for the Lord now And I know He is always near.
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