Homebase is a new college student ministry at Western Carolina University that provides services, assistance and training for students who have aged out of foster care and residential centers. Through its dynamic outreach center, Homebase, students who have no parental or family support can get help navigating their college experience. The center offers classes, food assistance, laundry facilities, a computer center, and emergency housing. Homebase is a resource for students to connect with each other and caring people they can count on. The ministry is led by former pastor, Dr. Jim Dean. Individuals can assist this ministry by providing $5, $10, and $15 gift cards from local grocery stores, gas stations, and businesses that can be used to help support student needs. Donations of cleaning supplies, paper towels, and toilet paper are also helpful. Homebase is usually open from 12:00 noon to 10:00 PM Monday through Friday. Feel free to contact Jim Dean at 508-0035 for more information. Homebase is a ministry of the Baptist Children's Homes of North Carolina.
Baseball Team Luncheon
We would like to give a huge thank you to our church and kitchen team and volunteers who helped provide the hospitality for the Smoky Mountain high school JV and varsity baseball teams this past Sunday!
SMHS Baseball Teams Join Us for Worship
The Smoky Mountain High School JV and Varsity Baseball teams will be our guests in worship this Sunday, March 19th. Be on the lookout for them and make sure to give them a gracious welcome!
United Christian Ministries Fundraiser
Baby Shower for Afton and Jameson Stout
Please come to a baby shower honoring Afton and Jameson Stout on Sunday, March 19th from 2:00-3:30 PM in the Mission and Fellowship Center. Their baby girl is registered at Amazon.com and for diapers and wipes.
Baseball Team Lunch
On Sunday, March 19th, we will be hosting a luncheon for the Smoky Mountain high school baseball team. The food will be provided, but we are asking church members to provide dessert for the team. If you are willing to contribute a dessert to the luncheon, please contact Ruth McConnell at 506-8827.
Service Opportunity
Meals on Wheels needs help in the Cullowhee and Savannah areas to deliver meals once a week from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Please call 631-8044 if you can help. Thanks a bunch!
Thank You Note from AXD
First Baptist Church,
Thank you so much for allowing us to use your church for one of our ceremonies! The Epsilon Gamma chapter greatly appreciates it!
Sincerely,
Epsilon Gamma of Alpha Xi Delta at WCU
Thank You Letters from Our Partners
Dear Friends,
Thank you so much for another gift to help feed our neighbors in need. In just the past month, you've helped us serve 2,539 meals and provide 886 boxes of groceries. Thank you for feeing our neighbors in need.
Gratefully,
Amy Sims, Executive Director, The Community Table
Dear Friends of First Baptist Church,
Your generous donation to Jackson County Circles of Hope is greatly appreciated. We held graduation for our Circle Leaders on February 14, 2017. We will begin a new class in a month. All our Circle Leaders were matched with community members as allies.
By giving to this community endeavor to address underlying causes of poverty and helping people attain economic stability, your are truly demonstrating your compassion for others.
Thank you for your continuing interest in our community. Not only do you help us financially, but you help us provide a home for Circles of Hope every Tuesday night.
Thank you for your ultimate generosity!
Sincerely,
Laura Wallace
*God bless!
Dear First Baptist Church of Sylva,
Thank you for your recent donation to the Good Samaritan Clinic of Jackson County. It's an exciting time for the clinic as we celebrate our recent growth and look forward to offering expanded services in the months to come. Thank you for strengthening the work of Good Sam. Your support dollars enable the clinic to serve as our community's medical safety net - providing primary care and medication assistance to adults who are at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Level.
We are grateful for your investment in the health and wellness of our neighbors in Jackson County and beyond. Your generous contribution enables Good Sam to be a transformative presence in the lives of our patients and our community.
With gratitude,
Rebecca Mathis, Executive Director
Vests for RAs and GAs
A few of our church ladies got together and were able to sew 50 vests for RAs and GAs, our children's mission groups! We are so thankful that they took time out of their days to make these for the children of our church so they can wear and display their badges on them!