TONIGHT, Wednesday, October 23
Join us for our Wednesday evening Bible study
TONIGHT, October 23 at 6:00 p.m. in the
Gathering Place Room. There will be no meal. Join us!
Dining for Jackson
Dining for Jackson Is Working to Aid the Center for Domestic Peace
Tuesday, November 5 at 11:30 a.m.
Last month, Dining for Jackson was scheduled to help the Center for Domestic Peace but they were inundated with calls for help from Haywood and Buncombe Counties due to the flood. Therefore, we will meet on Tuesday, November 5, and work to aid this important non-profit as they work to help not only Jackson County but Haywood and Buncombe as well. Please make every effort to come as the flood victims need our help so badly. We will meet at 11:30 in the Mission and Fellowship Center of Sylva First Baptist Church.
The services provided by the Center for Domestic Peace include 24/7 confidential access to safety planning, information and support, assistance finding a safe place to stay and access to basic needs – especially since the flooding, free and timely access to licensed therapists, and ongoing help to rebuild their lives after abuse. Their clients have access to support groups, counseling, and a drop-in resource center for supplies and other assistance. Now that western North Carolina has been hit so hard with flooding, there are an even greater number needing our help so please come.
Ending domestic violence in Jackson County is going to take more than just the efforts of this one organization. To be successful in protecting our community, everyone needs to show their support of survivors. You can do this by joining us on November 5 for Dining for Jackson. Let’s advocate for those experiencing domestic violence and help them to take control of the situation they find themselves in and provide encouragement and motivation to persevere through everything they have to face to get to a life free from violence and manipulation.
Women’s Fall Bible Study
Monday, October 28 at 10:00 a.m.
Women’s Fall Bible Study will continue Monday, October 28 at 10:00 a.m. in the Gathering Place Room. We will be studying “Jesus In Me” by Anne Graham Lotz. Books are available in the church office.
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!
1st Explorers After-School Ministry Update
Assistant Director Kayla Hartman reports that 1st Explorers had a great “Indigenous Peoples Week” last week. On Monday they learned what the Cherokee Syllabary is and they watched some videos of Native American Pow Wows. Tuesday found the children enjoying fry bread and chili made by Kayla’s father. On Thursday, Curtis Collins visited and shared what life looked like for the indigenous people before the European settlers arrived. He told about a tribe in New Mexico, the Cherokees, and Machu Picchu in South America. On Friday, Marina Hunley-Graham brought in some Cherokee art work for the children to see and Kayla read the fable of “How the Possum Got His Tail.” The busy afternoon ended with some videos of stickball games.
Cheryl Beck led chapel on Tuesday in the Sanctuary and shared the book “When I Pray”, encouraging the children to talk to God throughout the day, in all kinds of circumstances.
It was a great week!
A Way You Can Help
The relief needs are changing daily. The immediate needs at this time are: generators, heaters, basement dehumidifiers, Visa cards, cash, and prayers. We do not need anymore clothing or cleaning supplies donated for the time being.
That said, there are so many great ways to help our WNC neighbors in need. May I offer what I heard folks saying they needed to better serve hard hit areas like Mitchell and Yancey Counties? HEAT!!!
They have ample supplies of most other things but REALLY need these on Amazon (but certainly other places, too): heaters, generators and dehumidifiers for basements: Please consider this as a possible way to honor a family member or loved one for early birthday or Christmas present.
You can ask that it be shipped to: Helene Recovery Coalition, 2002 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC 28804. This is the staging warehouse serving WNC counties. Thank you!
Hurray for Our Nursery Workers of the Week!
Braddock and Strider are ready for business with their creative coffeemaker (left) and lemonade stand with drive-through window (right).
We appreciate Sarah Davis for substituting in the nursery on Sunday. She was a lifesaver!
Cheryl Beck also worked in the nursery after Children’s Time in the worship service.
On October 20, Melanie and Izzy Joiner will serve in the nursery. We appreciate this
mother-daughter duo for taking time from their busy schedules to help out. Many thanks!
Passport Youth and Passportkids Dates
JULY 6–11: YOUTH will be at Converse College
JUNE 30–JULY 3: CHILDREN will be at Montreat
A deposit of $100 is due by November 30.
Butterscotch Pie
Ingredients
Crust
1 stick margarine, melted
1 cup all -purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons sugar
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine flour, nuts, and sugar with melted margarine and press into a 9”x13” baking dish. Bake 12-15 minutes. Cool crust.
Filling
1 cup powdered sugar
8 ounces cream cheese
2 cups Cool Whip
2 packages butterscotch instant pudding
3 1/2 cups milk
Instructions
Mix powdered sugar, cream cheese, 1 cup Cool Whip. Spread on crust. Mix pudding and milk according to package. Spread on cheese mixture. Spread remaining cup of Cool Whip on top. Sprinkle with chopped nuts. Chill before serving.
– Provided by Judy Wilkey
Butterscotch Pie
Click here to download a printable version.
-Provided by Judy Wilkey
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.