1st Explorers After-School Ministry Report

Kayla Hartman, assistant director of 1st Explorers, reports that the children are continuing to learn about the Fruits of the Spirit focusing on patience, kindness, and goodness.  Curtis Collins came from the Health Department to speak on patience and a very lively discussion about patience and kindness ensued.  Kayla says that the children were very engaged in talking about this topic.

Tuesday was “Tasty Tuesday,” and counselor Claudia led the group in making yogurt parfaits in sugar cones, which the kids loved.  On Wednesday, Anne Sullivan did a story time about Sabrina the Flying Squirrel.  The children really enjoyed the story.

The week concluded with Christian Hartman speaking on goodness and challenging the 1st Explorers to show goodness to all those around them.  Following his visit, the children watched the movie “Inside Out 2” and looked for things they had been discussing in the character Joy and her relationship to anxiety as it can be a good picture of Biblical joy overcoming anxiety.

Thanks to all those who have contributed snacks to after school.  Apples, yogurt, oranges, and graham crackers have been huge favorites so far this year!  Kayla says they are in need of plastic cutlery and paper plates if anyone would like to donate these.

The makings of the yogurt parfait.

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.

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.

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!

Church Potluck

Join together for a “Welcome Back” potluck meal on Wednesday, September 18.

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!

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!

Hurray for Our Nursery Workers of the Week!

Lacy Stillwell enjoyed the nursery so much that she had to take a rest break!

Thank you to Carrie Nelson for substituting in the nursery on Sunday.  It must have been a busy day
in the nursery from the looks of Lacy! 

Janelle Messer will be in charge of the nursery on September 8.  Thank you, Janelle.

Congregation-Wide Conversation

The Pastor Search Committee is asking our church family to put Sunday, September 15 on our calendars and to make every effort to be in attendance that day. Before we begin taking resumes, we would like to give you one more opportunity to talk about what you want in a pastor and to do so in small intimate groups that are not rushed and are quieter and more private.   

So, please plan to attend this important meeting.  A hot dog and chips lunch in the MFC following the worship service will be provided by the Kitchen Team and helpers.  Following the meal, we will break up into small groups that will be led by members of the Pastor Search Committee.  —Ann Melton

Church Homecoming

Join us on Sunday, October 13, for our homecoming celebration and worship.  More information to come!