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!
Send Us Your Prayer List Updates
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.
1st Explorers After-School Ministry Update
With the theme “Taking Care of Our Body through Nutrition,” 1st Explorers enjoyed a busy week that included lots of activities and a delicious snack. On Monday, the children learned about macro nutrients and how they help our bodies. On Tuesday, staff member Donnie Smith made pizza toast and there was a discussion about what nutrients are in this yummy snack.
Curtis came from the Health Department on Thursday and talked about the “Daniel Diet” and how Scripture says it’s important to take care of our bodies.
There was also time to write to Pen Pals, paint flower pots for the Greening Up the Mountains work on the Cuba banner fundraiser, and have GAs, RAs, and Mission Friends.
A fun week!
Ladies' Bible Study
Please join us for the continuation of the Ladies Spring Bible Study on Monday, April 22, at 10:00 a.m. in the Gathering Room. We are studying the Book of Esther. This study has video sessions led by Beth Moore. Study books are available in the Church office but are not required to do the study.
Hurray for Our Nursery Workers of the Week!
We appreciate Vanessa Bryson and David McDonald serving in the nursery last Sunday.
They always have fun with the children. Thank you both!
On April 21, Melanie and Izzy Joiner will work in the nursery.
Thank you ladies for your help!
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.
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.
Special Guest Preachers THIS Sunday
All are invited to join us as we welcome Reverend Ernesto Bazán Betancourt, Pastor, Kerygma Baptist Church, Holguin, Cuba and his wife, Marisol, to our Church family—in person!! Pastor Ernesto will preach our worship service. This will be followed by a Potluck meal in the MFC where we will share fellowship and learn more about our partner Church. So, please bring your best casseroles and your favorite desserts and let’s share a feast with our honored guests.
WMU Notes
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.