Hands On Jackson will be on Thursday, October 10. We had very good participation last year and are hoping to do as well—or even better—this year! Please contact Team Leader Harold Messer at 828-506-2344 and leave a message if you are willing to volunteer your time to do some landscaping or general clean-up for neighbors in our community. You may also call the church office at 828-586-2095, and Janice can take your information. Thank you!
Church Potluck
Join together for a “Welcome Back” potluck meal on Wednesday, September 18.
Giving the Jesus Way
United Christian Ministries is in need of: shampoo (prefer 2-in-1 shampoo & conditioner), body wash, deodorant, toothpaste, child diapers (all sizes), cereal, spaghetti sauce and spaghetti noodles. To donate items, please drop them off at UCM’s building at 191 Skyland Drive. Thank you!
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!
Hurray for Our Nursery Workers of the Week!
Lacy Stillwell enjoyed the nursery so much that she had to take a rest break!
Thank you to Carrie Nelson for substituting in the nursery on Sunday. It must have been a busy day
in the nursery from the looks of Lacy!
Janelle Messer will be in charge of the nursery on September 8. Thank you, Janelle.
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 hot dog 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
Church Homecoming
Join us on Sunday, October 13, for our homecoming celebration and worship. More information to come!
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.
Kek Me Kos (Yogurt Cake)
A traditional cake from Albania, compliments of CBF field staff.
Ingredients
10 1/2 ounces plain yogurt
2 2/3 cups sugar
1 stick plus 6 tablespoons butter
6 1/4 cups flour
5 eggs, separated
1 teaspoon baking soda
Lemon peel
Instructions
In a bowl, sift together flour and baking soda. In another bowl, place butter and sugar in mixing bowl and beat for three to four minutes. Add the yogurt, egg yolks, and lemon peel. Mix well. In a third bowl beat egg whites until stiff. Add half the flour mixture to the yogurt mixture and mix with wooden spoon. Fold in half the egg whites. Add the other half of the flour mixture and then fold in the other half of the egg whites, being careful not to beat. Bake in a greased and floured tube pan at 325 degrees for approximately one hour or until lightly browned. Cool on a cake rack for about 20 minutes and then turn onto a cake plate. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with fresh fruit in season. Serves approximately 10 people.
– Provided by Cooperative Baptist Fellowship
Kek Me Kos (Yogurt Cake)
Click here to download a printable version.
-Provided by Cooperative Baptist Fellowship
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!