1st Explorers Updates

Wish List for 1st Explorers

Our after school ministry begins again August 14.  There are several items that are needed which could help keep the cost of the program manageable. The “wish list” includes:

1. Healthy snacks:  snack crackers, applesauce, graham crackers, Goldfish crackers, individual servings of pudding, popsicles, popcorn, fresh fruit (apples, grapes, bananas), trail mix, granola bars, dried fruit, etc.

2. Wiffle balls and other playground supplies

3. Volunteers to share skills

4. Volunteers to greet and check children in and out

Snacks and playground supplies can be left on the cart at the back door.  Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Marina Hunley-Graham or Kayla Hartman

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1st Explorers Has Some Openings

If you know of someone looking for after school care for their child grades K–6th grade, please let them know that there is still some space in 1st Explorers.  The church van picks up children at Scotts Creek.  Also, if they attend Fairview School, a school bus brings them to the church.  The program begins August 14 and runs from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day that school is operating in full session.

For more information, contact Marina Hunley-Graham.

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.

RA (Royal Ambassador) Leader Needed

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.

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

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.

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!