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.
August Is Family Fun Month!
Think of some ways you and your family can celebrate family fun times. How about a picnic or hike? What about playing a board game? What community service project could your family do together to bring fun to someone else? Observe some of these “holidays” this month:
August 25 is National Banana Split Day! Enough said!
August 27 is World “Rock, Paper, Scissors Day”! Have a family tournament to see who wins this timeless game.
The bottom line is this: Have fun with your family!
Quinoa Salad
This recipe came from a recent study of Peru in the RA/GA magazine.
Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) is Spanish for “very delicious.” It is grown in the Andes Mountains,
and Peru produces more quinoa than any other country.
Ingredients
1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 cups water
1 medium cucumber, chopped and seeds taken out
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
You can add other yummy ingredients like: 1 cup canned chickpeas/garbanzo beans (drained), 1/4 cup chopped red onions or green onions kalamata olives, or avocado chunks.
Instructions
Rinse the uncooked quinoa in a fine mesh colander and then follow the quinoa package directions to cook it in the water. While the quinoa is cooling, chop the rest of the ingredients. Mix everything in a bowl. Enjoy!
– Provided by WMU
Quinoa Salad
Click here to download a printable version.
-Provided by WMU
Back-to-School Bash “Thank-You”
Dear First Baptist Family,
THANK YOU for your generous donations to the 3rd Back to School Bash! I am grateful that our congregation is so committed to serving the families and students in Jackson County. Your faithfulness and generosity does not go unnoticed.
Blessings,
Dana Ayers
Superintendent, Jackson County Public Schools
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:
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.
Wiffle balls and other playground supplies
Volunteers to share skills
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
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
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!