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!
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!
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!
Church Homecoming
Join us on Sunday, October 13, for our homecoming celebration and worship. More information to come!
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.
Fields of Faith
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.
Church Potluck TONIGHT
Join together for a “Welcome Back” potluck meal TONIGHT, Wednesday, September 18 at 6:00 p.m..
Can You Help?
The 1st Explorers After School Ministry is in need of someone who could work at the back door on Monday afternoons from 2:55 to 5:30 p.m. each week. This volunteer greets children and checks them in as they embark from the bus and church van. They greet parents picking up the children and check them out as they leave. If 2 or 3 people wanted to come together to take turns working on Mondays, that would also work. Having someone at the back door allows the staff to provide their full attention to the children in their care. It is also a meaningful ministry as the volunteer is a friendly face for FBC and comes to recognize the 1st Explorers and their families. Please let Marina Hunley-Graham or Kayla Hartman know if you are willing to help.
Also, the program is in need of paper plates, plastic utensils, and Clorox wipes. If you would like to donate any of these items, please place them on the cart at the back door.
Thank you for being part of this vital ministry of our church!
Preschoolers Through 5th Graders' Art Exhibition: God’s Wonderful World
Parents of children in this age group: Using the theme "God's Wonderful World," please work with your little one to draw, paint, or craft something that we can display on a bulletin board at church through October. They could use handprints or footprints, recycled materials, natural materials (leaves, etc.), or any other ideas you have. All who participate will be recognized. Please check with Cheryl Beck for more details.