Passportkids: Spaces Available

This year's Passportkids will be held on June 30-July 3 at Montreat College. Children who have completed 3rd through 6th grades — this PASSPORT is for you! We still have some spaces available if you know of anyone who is interested in going. 

For those who have paid a deposit already, another installment of $75.00 is due by January 29th. Please give your deposit to Janice in the church office by that day.

If you haven’t already told her, please let Cheryl Beck know as soon as possible if you are going. 

1st Explorers After-School Ministry Update

1st Explorers welcomed a new assistant director on their first day back from Christmas break. Kayla Hartman is her name and she hit the ground running! A big “thank you” to Andrew Beck for serving as Interim Assistant Director for several weeks.

The theme last week was Kindness which was kicked off by Cheryl Beck in chapel on Monday and reinforced by Kayla at Friday’s chapel with the story of the Good Samaritan. The children enjoyed the movie “Elemental” which depicts kindness in action in multiple ways. 

In the midst of the yucky weather during the week, there were 2 beautiful outdoor days on Monday and Thursday. Curtis Collins, from the Health Department, came to play with the children on Thursday and they had a really great time with him.

Thank you to those who have contributed snacks to the program. There is always a need for them!

(Both Photos): Kayla Hartman shared the story of the Good Samaritan as the children listened attentively and then asked questions

Attention Youth! Passport News!

July 15-19 is the date for you to attend PASSPORT at Greensboro College.  Are you going?  Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to make new friends, play, fellowship, and learn more about your place in God’s world.   It promises to be an exciting and challenging adventure.

To secure your place at PASSPORT, please make a deposit of $150.00 at the church office by January 29th.  (The total cost is still to be determined)  Spaces are limited and you don’t want to miss out!

Hurray for Our Nursery Workers of the Week!

Hip, hip, hooray for Autumn Burnes, Andrew Beck, and Lucie Moore for working in the nursery on
January 7!  We appreciate all of you.

On January 14, Vanessa Bryson and David McDonald will be in the nursery.  Thank you!

A new schedule for nursery workers will be sent out in the next few days.  If you would like to help in the nursery and haven't been on the schedule, please contact Cheryl Beck.

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.

Memorial Service — THIS Friday at 1:00 p.m.

Join us for a service of celebration of the life
of Muriel Smith on Friday, January 12,
in the church sanctuary at 1:00 p.m. 

Visitation with the family will begin at noon.

Southern Salted Pecans

Ingredients
4 cups pecan halves
3/4 cup butter
2 teaspoons salt

Instructions
Melt butter in large skillet;  add pecans and salt, tossing mixture to thoroughly coat nuts.  Remove mixture to a baking sheet;  bake at 200 degrees F. for an hour or more, stirring often.  Drain nuts on paper towels until cool.  Store in airtight container.

–Ruth McConnell

Southern Salted Pecans

Click here to download a printable version.

-Provided by Ruth McConnell

Sunday School and Childcare is Available!

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.

Royal Ambassadors Needs Leader

We are still in need of a leader for Royal Ambassadors. Please be in prayer that someone will come forward to teach these wonderful boys.

New Family-Care Program

We are initiating the Family-Care program which is similar to the Deacon-Care program we had for years. This time the program will use volunteer church members along with some deacons. 

In the next month you will be receiving the name of the person who has volunteered to be your family  care person. This person will connect with you and work in close liaison with you and your family.  You can contact this person in a time of crisis, in a time of joy, when church concerns or questions arise, or just to talk. 

If you would like to volunteer to be a member-care person, please contact Jennie Hunter (828 399-0623 jnnhunter@aol.com) or Ann Melton (828 421-7689 meltonann@att.net).