Please join us in celebrating the ordinance of communion in worship this Sunday, January 28th.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Begin your family’s Christmas celebration with the story of Christ’s birth. Join us at 5:30 PM on December 24th for First Baptist Church of Sylva’s Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. Our family friendly event will capture the magic of Christmas with familiar carols, the retelling of the Christmas story and the glow of candlelight. Don’t miss this opportunity to create lifelong memories with your entire family!
Christmas Choir and Drama Performances
Join us for worship on Sunday, December 17th at 10:30 AM as our Children’s Choir & Drama Troupe will be sharing the Christmas story!
Our Worship Service will also be featuring our Adult Choir as they share songs of the season.
Thanksgiving, Advent and Christmas Calendar 2017
Sunday, November 19: 6:00 PM, Community Thanksgiving Service at First United Methodist Church in Sylva
Please bring finger-foods to share for the reception that will follow the service. Childcare will be provided.
Wednesday, November 22: No evening activities
The church office will be closed on Wednesday, November 22 through Friday, November 24
Saturday, December 2: 3:00 PM, Sylva Christmas Parade; 6:00 PM-9:00 PM, Adult Choir Practice
Sunday, December 3: 3:00 PM, Youth to Pack Food Bags for United Christian Ministries
Friday, December 8: 6:00 PM, Youth and Family Trip to see ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ in Franklin
Sunday, December 10: 10:30 AM Worship Service featuring our Children’s Choir & Drama Troupe as they share the Christmas story; 4:00 PM, Western Carolina Community Chorus Concert in the sanctuary
Wednesday, December 13: 6:00 PM, Moravian Love Feast in the Mission and Fellowship Center—Join us for an affirming and uplifting program of carols, hot cocoa and sweet pastries!
*This will conclude our Sylva First Wednesday programs for 2017. Wednesday Night Activities will resume on January 3, 2018
Sunday, December 17: 10:30 AM Worship Service featuring our Adult Choir as they share songs of the season.
Friday, December 22: 7:00 PM, Youth Lock-In
Sunday, December 24: 5:30 PM, Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
The church office will be closed on Monday, December 25, Tuesday, December 26, Friday, December 29 and Monday, January 1.
Community Thanksgiving Service
Our Community Thanksgiving Service will be held on Sunday 19th at 6 PM at First United Methodist Church. Come join us in worship and fellowship!
Homecoming
Join us on Sunday, October 22nd for Homecoming Sunday! The Rev. Dr. Wanda Kidd will be our pulpit guest. She is a former church member and former campus minister at Western Carolina University. She is currently serving as the CBFNC collegiate engagement coordinator. A potluck supper will follow in the MFC, so make sure to bring something delicious to share!
Special Music for Homecoming Sunday
On Homecoming Sunday, October 22, our special music will be presented by the Men's Chorus. We will have rehearsal from 8:45--9:25, and will be singing "Great is the Lord" for a call to worship, and a medley of familiar hymns for the anthem. Men of the Sanctuary Choir will be assisted by other men of the church, and we will have some help from the brothers of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia from WCU. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy making music and to praise God in a special way.
Bob Holquist
Sundays in October
Communion in Worship
Please join us in celebrating the ordinance of communion in worship this Sunday, July 30.
