GAs/RAs/Mission Friends to Begin on September 4

Our children in 1st Explorers and the children of the church who aren’t in the after school program have a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the work of missionaries around the world and how they can be missionaries right where they are. The groups will meet on Wednesdays when school is in session from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.  

Sandi Allen will again lead the GAs (Girls in Action) for 2nd through 5th graders. Beverly Duncan-Midgett is in her second year as Mission Friends leader for children kindergarten through 1st grade. Right now, we are without an RA leader. 

Benefit Gospel Singing for Skyland Care Center

To help raise money for a new van

Skyland Care Center's own “Songbirds” will be the opening group for this event.  You don’t want to miss it!

Sponsored by: Secure in Him Ministry

Hosted by: Sheila Blackwell

When: Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.

Singing Groups Include: Peyton Cathey and New Generation;
His by Grace; The Clarke Kesler Singers; and Isaac’s Well

Place: First Baptist Church of Sylva   |  Mission and Fellowship Center

Everyone is welcome!

Summer Picnic (Potluck)

Bring your favorite dishes this Sunday, August 25 to Deep Creek Pavilion from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Please plan to attend for good food, fellowship & family fun. Please note that parking permits are required for each vehicle and can be purchased at either the kiosk on site or through the recreation.gov website. The cost of a one-day permit is $5. See you there!

August Is Family Fun Month!

Finish off Family Fun Month with a bang with some of these observances for each remaining day of the month:

• August 22 is National Burger Day! Grill some up!

• August 23 is Hug Your Sweetheart Day!

• August 24 is National Peach Pie Day!

• August 25: Go to the Church Picnic at Deep Creek! 

• August 26 is National Dog Day. Pamper your pooch!

• August 27 is World “Rock, Paper, Scissors Day”! 

• August 28 is National Bow Tie Day! What fun!

• August 29 is More Herbs, Less Salt Day! Get the family involved in seasoning with herbs.

• August 30 is National Toasted Marshmallow Day! Put a marshmallow on a saltine and broil in the oven for a different treat!

• August 31 is Eat Outside Day!

Have fun with your family!

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!

Send Us Your Prayer List Updates

fbcsylvapray@gmail.com 

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.

Sunday School and Childcare is Available!

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.

Congregation-Wide Conversation

The Pastor Search Committee is asking our church family to put Sunday, September 15 on our calendars and to make every effort to be in attendance that day. Before we begin taking resumes, we would like to give you one more opportunity to talk about what you want in a pastor and to do so in small intimate groups that are not rushed and are quieter and more private.   

So, please plan to attend this important meeting.  A sandwich and chips lunch in the MFC following the worship service will be provided by the Kitchen Team and helpers.  Following the meal, we will break up into small groups that will be led by members of the Pastor Search Committee.  —Ann Melton

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!

Our worship service will be streamed online at firstbaptistsylva.com.