The display table this month features books about sports for a variety of ages. Look for a book about soccer, one about mountain climbing, and a classic on football!
Hurray for Our Nursery Workers of the Week!
Nancy McConnell and Cindy Kolb had a full house on Sunday with several little ones.
We are thankful that you worked together to take care of the nursery.
Next Sunday, Heather and Jeremy Ellenburg are in charge of the nursery.
Thank you to this husband and wife team for volunteering.
We still need some folks to fill in some vacancies in the nursery.
Want to help? Call Cheryl Beck for more info.
GAs/RAs/Mission Friends to Begin on September 4
Our children in 1st Explorers and the children of the church who aren’t in the after school program have a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the work of missionaries around the world and how they can be missionaries right where they are. The groups will meet on Wednesdays when school is in session from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Sandi Allen will again lead the GAs (Girls in Action) for 2nd through 5th graders. Beverly Duncan-Midgett is in her second year as Mission Friends leader for children kindergarten through 1st grade. Right now, we are without an RA leader.
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!
Summer Picnic (Potluck)
Bring your favorite dishes this Sunday, August 25 to Deep Creek Pavilion from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Please plan to attend for good food, fellowship & family fun. Please note that parking permits are required for each vehicle and can be purchased at either the kiosk on site or through the recreation.gov website. The cost of a one-day permit is $5. See you there!
August Is Family Fun Month!
Finish off Family Fun Month with a bang with some of these observances for each remaining day of the month:
August 22 is National Burger Day! Grill some up!
August 23 is Hug Your Sweetheart Day!
August 24 is National Peach Pie Day!
August 25: Go to the Church Picnic at Deep Creek!
August 26 is National Dog Day. Pamper your pooch!
August 27 is World “Rock, Paper, Scissors Day”!
August 28 is National Bow Tie Day! What fun!
August 29 is More Herbs, Less Salt Day! Get the family involved in seasoning with herbs.
August 30 is National Toasted Marshmallow Day! Put a marshmallow on a saltine and broil in the oven for a different treat!
August 31 is Eat Outside Day!
Have fun with your family!
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.
Sunday School and Childcare is Available!
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.