You are invited to a wonderful celebration of the true meaning of Christmas on Wednesday, December 20, at 6;00 p.m., in the MFC. 1st Explorers and children of the church are working hard to prepare for an outstanding hour of skits, Scripture reading, and music. “Let Heaven and Nature Sing” will make you want to sing along with the enthusiastic voices of our children. Please come! Doors open at 5:45 p.m.
Fall Church Conference – TONIGHT
Join us TONIGHT for our fall church conference (Wednesday, November 15). We will maeet in the MFC at 6:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing you then!
Hurray for Our Nursery Workers of the Week!
Thank you Melanie Joiner for being in charge of the nursery this past Sunday.
We appreciate your vacuuming the rooms also!
On November 19, Dana Ayers is in charge of the nursery.
Thank you, Dana!
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.
Thanksgiving Break for Newsletter
Please note that there will be no Church Chimes next week in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We will resume our weekly newsletter on Wednesday, November 29.
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!
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 Friday, December 1. The total cost for camp is still to be determined.
Youth Activity at the Fun Factory
Youth! Join us after church this Sunday, November 19, for an afternoon of fun at the Fun Factory in Franklin! The church has graciously offered to purchase each youth a $15 play card! You are more than welcome to bring money to add to your card! We will also be stopping to grab a quick bite on the way so bring some cash for lunch! Friends welcome!
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.
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!
Senator Russell's Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
3 cups cooked, mashed sweet potatoes
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 stick butter or margarine, melted
3 eggs
Mix above items and put in casserole dish.
Topping:
1 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup flour
1/3 stick margarine
1 cup nuts
Instructions
Mix together until crumbly and spread over potatoes.
–Provided by Othello Crawford
Senator Russell’s Sweet Potatoes
Click here to download a printable version.
--Provided by Othello Crawford