Ingredients
16 ounces cream cheese
1 small can crushed pineapple, drained
1/4 cup green bell pepper, diced
2 teaspoons onion, chopped
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped
Instructions
Cream together cream cheese and pineapple. Add green pepper, onion, seasoning salt, and 1/2 cup of the pecans. Shape into a ball and cover with remaining pecans.
–Provided by Ruth McConnell
Cheese Ball
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– Provided by Ruth McConnell
from Linda Minor, Chair of Deacons
Dear Church Family,
Our Deacons, Nancy McConnell (Chair of Personnel) and I continue preparing for church leadership during our time of transition following Jeff’s last service with us on the evening of December 24th and ultimately, offering a call to a new pastor. The whole process of calling a new pastor will take time…time for reflection, evaluation and planning.
With the assistance of CBF-NC, we have learned that this transition time is important for our congregation and should not be rushed. CBF reminds us “Prayer should be at the forefront of every conversation, meeting, interview and decision throughout the search process. It cannot be stated enough that prayer is critical for a healthy search process for all individuals and committee members involved.”
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
While we cannot predict a timeline for calling a new pastor, we anticipate several phases to the process and are pleased to share with you the planning for what we will call “Phase I—Pulpit Supply Pastors.” Several ministers will be called to preach to us on Sunday mornings. During this time, there will be no Wednesday night church programming. Following are those who will be our Sunday guest pastors (pulpit supply):
12/31/23
Dr. Rev. Wanda Kidd (lives in Mars Hill, NC)
1/7/24
Dr. Rev. Joe Yelton* (lives in Candler, NC)
1/14/24
Dr. Rev. Dr. Steve Harmon* (lives in Shelby, NC)
1/21/24
Rev. Doug Murray (lives in Weaverville, NC)
1/28/24
Dr. Rev. John Tagliarini (lives in Bryson City, NC)
*Please make every effort to be present to hear these ministers as some will be interviewed by the Deacons to become our Interim Pastor.
We welcome your input and continue to ask for prayers that God will lead us over this road of transition together and to the destination that He has already planned for First Baptist Church of Sylva and its members.
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Our worship service will be streamed online at firstbaptistsylva.com.
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.
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.
Cole Nelson (Dec. 1)
Michael Frazier (Dec. 1)
Glenda Dills (Dec. 2)
Melanie Stokely (Dec. 3)
Melanie Joiner (Dec. 4)
Jason Bryson (Dec. 5)
Carey Phillips (Dec. 6)
Jerry Fullbright (Dec. 6)
Philip Ayers (Dec. 8)
Dana Ayers (Dec. 13)
Angela Frazier (Dec. 14)
Riley Hunter (Dec. 16)
Steve Beck (Dec. 17)
G.W. Revis (Dec. 17)
Othello Crawford (Dec. 22)
Robert Burnes (Dec. 24)
Jimmie Stewart (Dec. 31)
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.
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.
Join us TONIGHT, November 29 at 6:00 PM as we conclude our discussion of Phyllis Tickle's book, The Great Emergence: How Christianity Is Changing & Why.
"Rooted in the observation that massive transitions in the church happen about every 500 years, Phyllis Tickle shows readers that we live in such a time right now. She compares the Great Emergence to other "Greats" in the history of Christianity, including the Great Transformation (when God walked among us), the time of Gregory the Great, the Great Schism, and the Great Reformation.
Combining history, a look at the causes of social upheaval, and current events, The Great Emergence shows readers what the Great Emergence in church and culture is, how it came to be, and where it is going. Anyone who is interested in the future of the church in America, no matter what their personal affiliation, will find this book a fascinating exploration."
If you are a student of history and have a heart for the future of our church, obtain a copy of this thoughtful and faithful book and dive in! You can order it on Amazon here.