1st Explorers After-School Ministry Update

Dr. Seuss Week was a hit last week!  On Monday, Michelle came from the Jackson County Public Library and did a lovely reading of Fox in Sox.  On Tuesday, staffer Donnie made green eggs and ham for everyone to enjoy and the pen pal project kicked off with all the children writing letters.

On Wednesday, RAs learned about germs and hand washing while GAs learned about a ministry in Boston that helps refugees.  Spring play practice began on Thursday with Marina Hunley-Graham.  

The week ended with a drawing contest led by Andrew Beck.  Everyone teamed up with their assigned buddies and created a Dr. Seuss character and had a little story to go along with it.  At the conclusion of the contest, the children enjoyed watching the Lorax.  They are looking forward to St. Patrick's Week next week!

Hurray for Our Nursery Workers of the Week!

Thank you Heather and Jeremy Ellenburg for taking care of the nursery last Sunday. 
Thank you to Zoey and Abby for assisting their parents.  We really appreciate you all!

On March 17th, child care will be provided from Sunday School time until
the luncheon meeting in the MFC is over.

There is still room on the schedule to serve “the least of these”
on Sunday mornings.  It is a blessing to see their smiles and enthusiasm as you spend
time with our infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. 
Please contact Cheryl Beck (cabeck@ncsu.edu) if you would like to help.

A Holiday Afternoon at the Library

The Children's Library at FBC, that is! On Monday, March 18, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m., preschoolers, kindergarteners, and 1st and 2nd graders are invited to the library for an Easter story, a craft, fun snack, a game, and practice for the upcoming Palm Sunday processional. Please let Cheryl Beck know if your child is coming!

Recipes Appreciated!

Each week we include a recipe in the Church Chimes and we hope that you are enjoying reading and trying them. You can add your favorite recipes to the Chimes by sending them to Cheryl Beck at cabeck@ncsu.edu. This is an ongoing WMU project.

Thanks for participating!

Joe's Window

By Dr. Joe Yelton
Interim Pastor

This coming Sunday I will join you in welcoming our guest speaker, Dr. Andy Hale. Andy is providing assistance in our pastor-search process on behalf of Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina. Our church is on the front edge of a new effort within CBFNC to meaningfully prepare churches for the journey ahead, as well as assist in finding suitable candidates. We are in the process of piecing together a puzzle, slowly finding the fitting pieces. You are one such piece. Obviously, if you do not involve yourself, the puzzle will be somewhat incomplete. This Sunday following worship, remain for lunch. You’ll be given a roadmap of how the church may proceed in the selection process.  

Walk-a-Thon for UCM Coming Up!

Everyone is invited to the Walk-A-Thon to benefit United Christian Ministries on Saturday, March 23, at Smoky Mountain High School. The "Super Hero Stroll" will take place from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. In addition to the fun walk, there will be live music, face painting, a costume contest, and more.

Let your inner "super hero" come out to play and walk to raise funds for this vital ministry in Jackson County. Register at www.ucmsylva.org or call 828-586-8228.

Easter Sunrise Service

Easter Sunrise Service will be held at First Presbyterian’s pavilion Sunday, March 31st at 7am.  A light breakfast will be available following the service.  Attendees have been invited to provide breakfast items such as fresh fruits, donuts, pastries, bagels, etc.  Coffee & other drinks will be provided by First Presbyterian.

Join Us for Worship!

Join us for worship on Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary! Also join us for Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. for all ages!

The CDC recommends that you wear a mask indoors.
Maximize protection from the Delta variant and prevent possibly spreading it to others.

Our worship service will be streamed online at firstbaptistsylva.com.

Flowers for Sanctuary

If you would like to provide flowers in the sanctuary for Sunday morning services, please contact Gwen Messer at  828-506-8370, or Janice in the church office to be placed on the calendar.

Send Us Your Prayer List Updates

fbcsylvapray@gmail.com 

Add this email address to your contacts list on your devices so that our staff and Pastoral Care Team can learn of your prayer requests as quickly as possible. And yes, you may still contact the church office directly at 828-586-2095 to share your prayer concerns, as well.