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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
This musical—based on the story of Joseph—is coming to the Smoky Mountain Performing Arts Center in Franklin this month. Older children, youth, and parents who are interested in attending a performance on July 19, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., are asked to call Cheryl Beck at 828-421-3820 as soon as possible. The cost is $19.25 for adults and $15 for students. If there is enough interest, we could take the church van.
Joe's Window
By Dr. Joe Yelton
Interim Pastor
As we finish our July 4th celebrations, I hope we've given ample opportunity to thanking God for this amazing nation. We are not completely united. We have never been completely united. What we are is adjoined. Each of us have varying views of what it takes to be a good American, just as we have differing opinions of what's required to be a faithful Christian. Ultimately though, we find our way into the variegated tapestry which is our astounding nation. Not always in unity, but usually in unison, we march together in the parade of all that's involved in being an American.
It's precisely the same with belonging to this exemplary church. No two of us live, think, and believe precisely the same. But we are family, so we make lots of room for one another. That seems to be a very Jesus thing to do. Jesus chose 12 disciples who couldn't have been more at odds with one another. It was in their differences that the actual strength of their clan was revealed. We celebrate that First Baptist is both Republican and Democrat. We embrace that we are wealthy and not so wealthy, young and old, single and married, diplomaed and not. You see, we were NEVER called to be the same. Our call is to follow Jesus; and at First Baptist, we discover many roads that lead to that calling.
Coca-Cola Cake
It’s so easy! No mixer needed!
CAKE
Ingredients:
2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
2 sticks butter
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 cup Coca-Cola
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 beaten eggs
1 teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
Instructions
Combine flour and sugar in a large bowl. Heat butter, cocoa powder, and Coca-Cola until boiling. Pour over sugar and flour mixture, mixing thoroughly. Add buttermilk, eggs, soda, vanilla, and marshmallows. Beat together well. Pour into a greased and floured 9x13-inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 30 to 40 minutes. Ice while warm.
Icing
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
6 tablespoons Coca-Cola
1 box powdered sugar
1 cup chopped pecans that have been toasted, optional (Sometimes I leave them out.)
Instructions
Combine butter, cocoa powder, and Coca-Cola. Bring to a boil. Pour over powdered sugar. Beat well. Add nuts. Ice cake while warm.
– Provided by Linda Todd Phelps Chambers
Coca-Cola Cake
Click here to download a printable version.
-Provided by Linda Todd Phelps Chambers
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.
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.
Sunday School and Childcare is Available!
New Church Safety Team
The Deacons of our Church support the idea of establishing a safety team to address any emergencies that we may be faced with in the future. I have been in touch with our local Sheriff’s Department and they are willing to help establish and train a Safety Team for our church. The first step is to see who would be interested in being part of this team. There are many different needs to be filled to establish such a team. Thus many different skill sets will be needed. If you are interested in being part of the very first Safety Team established at Sylva First and are willing to participate in the required training please contact me at jddills1@gmail.com or by phone at 828-506-3815.
Thank you,
John Dills
Giving the Jesus Way
United Christian Ministries is in need of: shampoo (prefer 2-in-1 shampoo & conditioner), body wash, deodorant, toothpaste, child diapers (all sizes), cereal, spaghetti sauce and spaghetti noodles. To donate items, please drop them off at UCM’s building at 191 Skyland Drive. Thank you!