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Giving the Jesus Way
United Christian Ministries is in need of pasta sauce, ramen, pancake syrup, applesauce (6-pack individual cups), and laundry detergent. To donate items, please drop them off at UCM’s building at 191 Skyland Drive. Thank you!
Thank You, Carpet Cleaners!
We are so very grateful for our team of men who cleaned the carpet in our Mission and Fellowship Center this past week. The carpets look great! Thank you!
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Begin your family’s Christmas celebration with the story of Christ’s birth! Join us on December 24th for our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. Come early at 5:00 PM to light a candle in the windows in memory of a loved one and to hear Christmas music before the service. Then, beginning at 5:30 PM, our family-friendly service will capture the wonder of Christmas with familiar carols, the retelling of the Christmas story, and the glow of candlelight. Afterward, gather your family in front of our beautifully decorated Christmas tree for a classic holiday photo. Don’t miss this opportunity to create lifelong memories with your entire family!
Hot Baked Curried Fruit
This classic southern Hot Baked Curried Fruit recipe features canned fruits baked
to perfection in a rich butter, brown, sugar, and curry mixture.
Ingredients
30 ounces canned pineapple chunks, drained
15 ounces canned pear halves, drained
15 ounces canned peach halves, drained
15 ounces canned apricot halves, drained
10 ounces maraschino cherries, drained
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon curry powder (McCormick brand) or 1 tablespoon chili powder
4 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Allow all the fruits to drain very well in a colander. Layer the fruits in a 9”x13” baking dish.
In a small saucepan over medium heat. combine the brown sugar, curry (or chili) powder, and butter. Heat until the butter and sugar are completely melted. Pour over fruit and mix lightly taking care not to break the fruit.
Bake for 30 minutes or until heated through and bubbly.
Leftovers should be cooled completely and then stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Serves 8.
–Provided by Jennie Hunter
Hot Baked Curried Fruit
Click here to download a printable version. Recipe provided by Jennie Hunter.
Hurray for Our Nursery Workers of the Week!
Special thanks to 1st Explorers staff members Ally Lima and Jan Snotherly for being in charge of the nursery on December 11th. We appreciate you both for stepping up at the last minute!
On December 18th, Jonathan and Jordyn Sessoms will be in the nursery. Thank you for helping.
There is still room on the schedule to serve “the least of these”
on Sunday mornings. It is a blessing to see their smiles and enthusiasm as you spend
time with our infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Please contact Cheryl Beck (cabeck@ncsu.edu) if you would like to help.
The CDC Recommends That You Wear a Mask Indoors
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!
The CDC recommends that you wear a mask indoors.
Maximize protection from the Delta variant and prevent possibly spreading it to others.
Our worship service will be streamed online at firstbaptistsylva.com.
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!
1st Explorers Update
Melanie Stokely, On-Site Coordinator for 1st Explorers, reports that there has was a bevy of activity at the after school ministry last week. The theme was "Giving" and many volunteers gave of their time to help make the week special.
On Monday, Gina Frazier provided snacks and lots of craft supplies for BEAUTIFUL Christmas tree ornaments.
On Tuesday, Emily Taylor, our resident science instructor, coordinated a "FREE STANDING TOWER" challenge. It was great fun to watch groups try their best to achieve the highest tower!
Friday, Tonya Lloyd and Ruth McConnell brought together a cadre of volunteers to help the 1st Explorers make CHRISTMAS COOKIES. They supplied everything from homemade cookie dough, rolling pins, and cookie cutters to festive Christmas themed sprinkles for decorating. Joy was had by all!
That same day, the Kappa Gamma chapter of Sigma Chi from WCU hosted a Christmas party for the children. 1st Explorers made graham cracker houses, had a Christmas Coloring Sheet Contest (winners announced soon), and played a challenging game of Santa's Hat Towers. There was also a friendly boys versus girls Giant Toy Soldier Coloring Competition followed up with a cool Christmas wreath craft.
Thank you to all the folks who assisted this week at our church's after school ministry!
