Kek Me Kos (Yogurt Cake)

A traditional cake from Albania, compliments of CBF field staff.

Ingredients
10 1/2 ounces plain yogurt
2 2/3 cups sugar
1 stick plus 6 tablespoons butter
6 1/4 cups flour
5 eggs, separated
1 teaspoon baking soda
Lemon peel

Instructions
In a bowl, sift together flour and baking soda.  In another bowl, place butter and sugar in mixing bowl and beat for three to four minutes.  Add the yogurt, egg yolks, and lemon peel.  Mix well.  In a third bowl beat egg whites until stiff.  Add half the flour mixture to the yogurt mixture and mix with wooden spoon.  Fold in half the egg whites.  Add the other half of the flour mixture and then fold in the other half of the egg whites, being careful not to beat.  Bake in a greased and floured tube pan at 325 degrees for approximately one hour or until lightly browned.  Cool on a cake rack for about 20 minutes and then turn onto a cake plate.  Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with fresh fruit in season.  Serves approximately 10 people.

– Provided by Cooperative Baptist Fellowship

Kek Me Kos (Yogurt Cake)

Click here to download a printable version.

-Provided by Cooperative Baptist Fellowship

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!

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 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!

Joe's Window 8.28.24

By Dr. Joe Yelton
Interim Pastor

Brett Younger, senior minister at Plymouth Church in Brooklyn, N.Y. said, “We don’t think of ourselves as materialistic because we don’t want much, but we do want more. Wanting more is so American; not wanting more is so un-American.” 

Coveting leaves us blind to our own wealth and the beauty that surrounds us. After spending four and a half decades in ministry I’ve discovered patterns that have transcended space and time. Most Christian people I’ve encountered who struggle with having plenty but wanting more aren’t materialistic hoarders who have unreasonable demands. No! Instead, they are troubled by a quieter, more personal struggle. They can’t enjoy their own homes for fixating on their neighbor’s house. They miss the joy of the friendships they have because they can’t figure out why one certain person doesn’t seem to desire their time. Coveting robs us of what is already ours.

If we are but consumers, we will always strive for more than we have. When we see ourselves as the children of God, when we bathe in the waters of more grace than we can possibly imagine, we discover the foundational truth that wanting what isn’t ours keeps us from seeing and celebrating what is. As Younger said, “When we covet, our lives are small and petty, but when we open our eyes to God’s goodness, we see a big, wide world. The antiddote for envy is gratitude. God wants us to stop looking at what’s on other people’s plates and love what we’ve been given.”

– Joe

1st Explorers After-School Ministry Report

This important outreach ministry of Sylva FBC provides a safe, fun, and educational environment for children who need care following a long day at school. Thanks to Kayla Hartman, the assistant director; Andrew Beck, lead counselor; the staff, and After School Director Marina Hunley-Graham, the ministry fills a vital need in the community. Enjoy a few scenes from this week’s programming: 

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.

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.

Student Ministry Associate

First Baptist Church of Sylva is hiring a part-time position (average of 20 hours per week) for a Student Ministry Associate. This position will help guide students and their families through their unique challenges with love, encouragement and sound biblical teaching. Posting to social media focusing communications on the needs and interests of students and their families is a duty of this position. This role will also participate in Sunday worship services, personally and with students. Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or be in their final year of a degreed program. This position will require some weekend and evening work. Interested applicants should email a resume to FBCSylvaRecruit@gmail.com.

Hands on Jackson

Hands On Jackson will be on Thursday, October 10. We had very good participation last year and are hoping to do as well—or even better—this year! Please contact Team Leader Harold Messer at 828-506-2344 and leave a message if you are willing to volunteer your time to do some landscaping or general clean-up for neighbors in our community. You may also call the church office at 828-586-2095, and Janice can take your information. Thank you!

Joe's Window 8.28.24

By Dr. Joe Yelton
Interim Pastor

Brett Younger, senior minister at Plymouth Church in Brooklyn, N.Y. said, “We don’t think of ourselves as materialistic because we don’t want much, but we do want more. Wanting more is so American; not wanting more is so un-American.” 

Coveting leaves us blind to our own wealth and the beauty that surrounds us. After spending four and a half decades in ministry I’ve discovered patterns that have transcended space and time. Most Christian people I’ve encountered who struggle with having plenty but wanting more aren’t materialistic hoarders who have unreasonable demands. No! Instead, they are troubled by a quieter, more personal struggle. They can’t enjoy their own homes for fixating on their neighbor’s house. They miss the joy of the friendships they have because they can’t figure out why one certain person doesn’t seem to desire their time. Coveting robs us of what is already ours.

If we are but consumers, we will always strive for more than we have. When we see ourselves as the children of God, when we bathe in the waters of more grace than we can possibly imagine, we discover the foundational truth that wanting what isn’t ours keeps us from seeing and celebrating what is. As Younger said, “When we covet, our lives are small and petty, but when we open our eyes to God’s goodness, we see a big, wide world. The antiddote for envy is gratitude. God wants us to stop looking at what’s on other people’s plates and love what we’ve been given.”

– Joe

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.