Our holiday-influenced calendar is about to regain steady footing beginning this coming Sunday, January 5. Wednesday evening prayer and study time commences on the 8th at 6:00 p.m. It's with excitement that we announce that Kaitlyn Cabaniss, our student ministry associate, is beginning a youth midweek study that same night. And guess what? She is also beginning a college student Bible time on Sunday evenings in our church, beginning January 26. Help spread the word!
Giving the Jesus Way
United Christian Ministries requests that we temporarily suspend providing supplies and instead provide monetary donations. Given the current situation with Hurricane Helene’s suppliers, the needs of clients are changing daily. A monetary donation will allow them to purchase specifically what is needed at any point in time. To donate, please drop off a check at 191 Skyland Drive or mail it to PO Box 188, Sylva, NC 28779. Thank you!
Holiday Office Hours
Because of the New Year's Day holiday, our office hours this week are modified.
The church office will be closed on Wednesday, January 1, for New Year's Day.
Thursday, January 2
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Happy New Year!
1st Explorers Crochet Program to Begin in January
First Explorers would like to teach our students how to crochet. Counselor Bonnie crochets and we are looking for additional crochet artists this winter to help her teach some of our older students the art form. We are also in need of crochet hooks if you have any at home the students could use, please consider donating.
Christmas Eve Service to Be Broadcast Live
Tuesday, December 24 at 5:30 p.m.
(pre-service music at 5:00)
For the first time, our Christmas Eve worship service will be live-streamed!
If you or someone you know is unable to attend the worship service in person, join us online as we celebrate the coming of Christ together.
Join us on December 24 for our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. Come early at 5:00 p.m. to light a candle in the windows in memory of a loved one and to hear Christmas music before the service. Then, beginning at 5:30 p.m., our family-friendly service will capture the wonder of Christmas with familiar carols, the retelling of the Christmas story, and the glow of candlelight. Afterward, gather your family in front of our beautifully decorated Christmas tree for a classic holiday photo. Don’t miss this opportunity to create lifelong memories with your entire family!
1st Explorers After-School Ministry Update
Giving the Jesus Way
United Christian Ministries requests that we temporarily suspend providing supplies and instead provide monetary donations. Given the current situation with Hurricane Helene’s suppliers, the needs of clients are changing daily. A monetary donation will allow them to purchase specifically what is needed at any point in time. To donate, please drop off a check at 191 Skyland Drive or mail it to PO Box 188, Sylva, NC 28779. Thank you!
Holiday Office Hours
Because of the Christmas holiday, our office hours next week are modified.
1st Explorers Christmas Play
It's Showtime! First Explorer After School Ministry students will present "Twas the Night Before the Birth" on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Mission and Fellowship Center. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. The show is approximately 30 minutes long.
Wednesday Night Bible Study
Due to a number of Christmas holiday services and events through December, there will be no Wednesday evening Bible study until the new year. Be on the lookout for the date we will gather again for our Wednesday evening Bible study!