After discussion, the Leadership Team voted to meet every other month. The next meeting will be November 14 at 9:45 a.m. in the Table room. That will make it easier for Mission Circle members to meet following the Leadership Team meeting.
The Hospitality Table After Worship Is Back!
Sign up here to provide goodies and beverages on Sunday mornings after worship.
When we are hospitable, our congregation can become a church on the sidewalk after worship while munching on a cookie or sipping fruit punch. Click here and find a Sunday to host our Hospitality Table!
WNCBF Fall Gathering
Sunday, November 12
Canton First Baptist Church
5:00 p.m. Meal | 6:00 p.m. Worship
We will have our annual Fall Gathering on November 12 at Canton First Baptist Church. Following a fellowship meal, we will worship together as we remember the influence of saints around us and those who have gone on before us. Reverend Doctor Guy Sayles will be our proclaimer, and congregants will have an opportunity to light a candle prior to the worship service in memory of friends and loved ones. Child care will be provided.
Cost is $20 per person (12 and under eat free.) The meal is provided by WNC Baptist Campus Ministries (grilled chicken or pork chop, salad bar, potato bar, bread, and dessert.)
Click here to register now! Or register and pay in person. To register by phone and pay in person, please call 828-667-4541 (M – Th, 9 am – 3 pm).
We will be taking an offering that evening in memory of Rev. Dr. Tommy Bratton, to be given to CareNet Counseling in Marion, NC. If you would like to donate online now to that offering, click here.
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.
Sincere Gratitude
I have been, and I remain, blessed to serve as Minister of Music at the First Baptist Church of Sylva. Somehow, saying "Thanks" seems way to "simple," or "understated" to express my appreciation for the Homecoming Celebration of my Forty-year tenure as your staff member. So many people devoted so much expertise, time, and effort seeing to detail that made the day such a happy occasion for me.
Of course, it was my joy to be able to conduct a choir with such a great sound, doing wonderful selections of anthem literature of various styles. We all had a good time preparing the music, and it made us "feel younger," as we all were younger when so many contributed to music ministry here. Several have said that we need to "do it again." I reaped great joy from my connection to them during the whole experience. Our church provided the event that brought us together. Thank you.
The naming of the choir room was certainly a surprise to me, and a touching tribute--greatly appreciated. Your money gift was generous, and I thank all of you for your contributions. I promise to use it for "fun!"
Finally, to all the people who decorated the MFC so appropriately and beautifully, your efforts were greatly appreciated, and drew the attention of our former choir members at the wonderful meal. To Jeff and the other staff members, I thank you for all that you did to make this a service centered around great scriptures set to music. Ed Beddingfield, I was touched by your message, and so pleased that you were able to be here for this observance. To Tonja and the kitchen staff, my sincere thanks for your excellent work in having a wonderful meal served to a huge crowd.
There must be many who deserve thanks who I have not mentioned--if you are such a person, please forgive, but know that I am grateful for all that was done.
With love and appreciation,
Bob Holquist
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!
Next Men’s Breakfast is Saturday, Nov. 4
Men and boys, guests and friends, join us as we gather for some good food and fellowship at our next Men’s Breakfast on Saturday, November 4.
Spinach Balls
Ingredients
2 boxes frozen chopped spinach
2 cups herb stuffing mix
2 onions, chopped fine
6 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup margarine, melted
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 tablespoon black pepper
Instructions
Cook spinach, drain well. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Add other ingredients. Refrigerate until a little firm. Shape into balls. Bake 20 minutes at 350 degrees F.
Can be frozen and reheated or frozen before baking. Makes 75 balls.
Happy eating!
–Provided by Oleta Haskett
Spinach Balls
Click here to download a printable version.
--Provided by Oleta Haskett
Passport — Already?
Believe it or not, it is time to start planning for next summer’s Passportkids! Sylva FBC children grades 3–6 will be at Montreat College, June 30–July 3 for a week of learning, fun, Bible study, and more.
Please register to attend by letting Cheryl Beck know as soon as possible. Space is limited. A $100.00 deposit is due by November 12. The total cost for camp is still to be determined.
Clothing Donations Needed
We have a clothes closet for our students in need at Jackson Community School and are currently in need of belts (both male & female), bras/sports bras in larger sizes (L, XL, 2XL). Also, hot weather clothing such as shorts, short sleeve tops, etc. in larger sizes.
I hope we can collect some donations of these items with the help of our congregation. There will be a collection box in the Loving Kindness Room. Thank you for your consideration. –Brooke Drum