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 any more 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, dehumidifiers for basements, and air purifiers. 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!

Passport Youth & Passportkids

A $100 deposit is due November 30 for each child or youth attending Passport. 
Please take your check or cash by the church office as soon as possible.

Please let Kaitlyn Cabaniss know if you are planning to attend Passport this year. 
Spaces are limited, so please hurry and register with her.

Deck the Halls!

Join us as we transform the sanctuary and church grounds with beautiful Christmas decorations on Tuesday, November 26 at 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday Night Bible Study

TONIGHT, Wednesday, November 13

Join us for our Wednesday evening Bible study
TONIGHT, November 13 at 6:00 p.m. in the
Gathering Place Room. There will be no meal. Join us!

Giving the Jesus Way

United Christian Ministries requests that we temporarily suspend providing supplies and instead provide monetary donations.  Given the current situation with Hurricane Helene’s suppliers, the needs of clients are changing daily.  A monetary donation will allow them to purchase specifically what is needed at any point in time.  To donate, please drop off a check at 191 Skyland Drive or mail it to PO Box 188, Sylva, NC 28779.  Thank you!

1st Explorers After-School Ministry Update

This week, we had an “Uncle Sam” week. Jay Coward came and spoke to the kids about the importance and process of voting and what is like to hold local office. We had an election of our own to elect an After School president with Ivy Abbey winning the title. We are gearing up for our Christmas program, so we had play practice as well, while the beautiful fall leaves provided a plethora of fun outside! 

Three Ways You Can Help 1st Explorers

1. Assistant Director Kayla Hartman would love to have some folks from Sylva FBC help with the monthly Bible Q&A Time.  Please see her for more details.

2. Anyone who would like to share a skill, present a program, read a story, etc., for After School would be most welcome.  Just let Kayla know.

3. Snacks are always appreciated.  Leave individually wrapped snacks on the cart at the back entrance to the church.  

Thanksgiving Worship

Youth Game Night!

Youth game night!  Calling all youth! 
Join us this Friday, November 15, at 6:30 p.m.
All youth are welcome to join in the youth room.
Bring your favorite game and a friend!  

Thanksgiving Worship

Treat Street a Huge Success

Thank you to Beth Moore for coordinating First Baptist's outreach to the community on Halloween night. She did a great job recruiting volunteers and setting up the table for candy distribution. Thanks to all those who helped that evening. Everyone had a blast!