Job Description: Would meet with the young men in grades two to six on Wednesday afternoons from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Work on character building, missions education, teamwork. Build in fun and active play, too! Requires someone with a love for children, has lots of patience, and likes having fun. Materials are provided by WMU. Start date: September 4. Please see Gaye Buchanan for more information.
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!
Our worship service will be streamed online at firstbaptistsylva.com.
Wi-Fi in Schools & Health
Stephanie Dickerson will be giving a presentation on “Wi-Fi in Schools & Health" at the Rotary meeting Thursday, August 8 at noon.
Non-members are welcome to attend this meeting which will be held in our Mission Fellowship Center.
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.
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!
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.
Benefit Gospel Singing for Skyland Care Center
To help raise money for a new van
Skyland Care Center's own “Songbirds” will be the opening group for this event. You don’t want to miss it!
Sponsored by: Secure in Him Ministry
Hosted by: Sheila Blackwell
When: Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Singing Groups Include: Peyton Cathey and New Generation;
His by Grace; The Clarke Kesler Singers; and Isaac’s Well
Place: First Baptist Church of Sylva | Mission and Fellowship Center
Everyone is welcome!
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!
Our worship service will be streamed online at firstbaptistsylva.com.
Back-to-School Bash Was a "Smashing" Success!
Jackson County Superintendent of Schools Dana Ayers sent a "thank you" to Sylva FBC for our participation in the Back-to-School Bash. See how the community was served on Saturday:
*75 sports physicals
*52 haircuts
*960 hot dog meals
*1200 bottles of water
*800 bookbags
Hurray for all the different groups that made the Bash a Smash!
WMU News
On Tuesday, August 13 at 9:45 a.m., the WMU Leadership Team will meet in the Table Fellowship Room.
On Tuesday, August 13 at 10:30 a.m., the Mission Circle will meet in the Gathering Room.
On Wednesday, August 21, the Mission Friends, Royal Ambassadors and Girls in Action will begin our year from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. We will meet every Wednesday!
More about Acteens will be coming soon.