SERMON NOTES
First Baptist Church Sylvania
(970) 247-0624
lindag@sylvaniafirst.org
This Week’s Announcements
Youth Summer Events
Summer is Here, and Our Youth Ministry is Ready! Looking for a place to connect, grow, and have fun this summer? We invite all students to join our youth for an exciting summer filled with opportunities to plug in, build friendships, and grow in faith! Thursday...
New Mary Martha Bible Study
Please join the Mary/Martha Bible study on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 as we begin a new study on God’s sweet grace. We are using Living a Chocolate Life by Deb Burma. This study will take place at the home of Elaine McKenzie, 8095 Turtle Creek Drive, Columbus at 11:30 AM...
Back to School Save the Dates
Back to School Save the Dates Before you know it, our children and youth will be gearing up for back to school. We have some events that you won't want to miss! Wet & Cool: Back to School Water Day- July 26 at 12:15 pm (family friendly) | West Lawn Middle School...
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Youth Summer Events
Summer is Here, and Our Youth Ministry is Ready!
Looking for a place to connect, grow, and have fun this summer? We invite all students to join our youth for an exciting summer filled with opportunities to plug in, build friendships, and grow in faith!
Thursday Lunch Tours – Explore new places, enjoy great food, and spend time together.
Wednesday Game Nights – Friendly competition, laughter, and plenty of fun with friends.
Sunday Night Worship – A time to gather, worship, and grow deeper in our relationship with Christ.
Afterglows – Fellowship and meaningful connections following youth activities.
No matter where you are in your faith journey, there is a place for you here. We can’t wait to spend the summer together making memories, building community, and experiencing God’s love along the way.
New Mary Martha Bible Study
Please join the Mary/Martha Bible study on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 as we begin a new study on God’s sweet grace. We are using Living a Chocolate Life by Deb Burma. This study will take place at the home of Elaine McKenzie, 8095 Turtle Creek Drive, Columbus at 11:30 AM to around 2:00 PM. During our time together we will enjoy sharing a meal, building relationships, and most importantly learning about God’s Grace. On July 1st a meal will be provided and other days everyone will bring a snack lunch themselves. Please contact Elaine if you plan to join this group at 706-570-0983 or by email mckenzie3200@hotmail.com.
Back to School Save the Dates
Back to School Save the Dates
Before you know it, our children and youth will be gearing up for back to school. We have some events that you won’t want to miss!
Wet & Cool: Back to School Water Day- July 26 at 12:15 pm (family friendly) | West Lawn
Middle School Mixer (upcoming 6th-8th grades)- July 29 from 5:30-7:30 pm| The Linge’s Home
Student Celebration Sunday- August 2 at 8:30 and 11:00 AM services
Back to School Bash (upcoming 6th-12th grades)- August 2 5:00-8:30 pm | Youth Barn
Heritage Day- August 9
Save the Date
Heritage Day
We’re celebrating 171 years of Pierce Chapel on August 9! Hospitality time will begin at 10:00 AM, with only one service to follow at 10:30 AM. We will have a covered dish luncheon that will follow the worship service. The church will be providing the meat, so we just ask that you bring your favorite side dish and plan to break bread with us after the service.
Please note that there will be no Sunday Connections that Sunday.
Christmas Cantata Kick-Off
Our Christmas Cantata Kick-Off will be held
Wednesday, July 29 at 6:30 pm
Choir Room
This opportunity is not closed off to just our Adult Choir members. All are welcome, and it’s another way you can plug in to something for just a season. Come be a part of this wonderful opportunity to enhance and experience the Christmas Season here at Pierce Chapel!
Please RSVP by Monday, July 27. Childcare available upon request.
Please contact Gini at gini@piercechapel.com for any questions.
Handyman Ministry
Formed from Men for Christ, the Handyman’s group offers their handyman services on projects around the church and to those in need within our church. Individuals requiring assistance with simple tasks they are unable to complete themselves (such as replacing smoke detectors, yard assistance or minor home repairs) can put in a request for help from this group by using the link to the form below. The Handyman Ministry also assists the Trustees Committee with small jobs on the Pierce Chapel campus. For more information, please contact Team Coordinator Rick Dorer at dorerr@bellsouth.net.
Download and print the Handyman Request Form HERE. Please submit to Rick at the email listed.
Happy Achers Senior Adult Group
Join this fun Senior group for an afternoon of games and fellowship every Thursday afternoon beginning at 12:30! We hope you will be able to join us. If you have questions please call Sara Bankhead – 706-570-1263.
Children’s Ministry Info
At Pierce Chapel, we believe that children are valued members who are fully able to experience and participate in worship, grow in discipleship and enjoy fellowship with each other! We also believe that by partnering with parents we can increase our impact and help children develop strong foundations in faith.
CHILDREN’S CHURCH (3K-Kindergarten) | Room 315 at 8:30 & 11:00 AM
CHAPEL KIDS (1st-5th Grade) | Room 210 at 8:30 &11:00 AM (On 1st Sundays, this group remains in worship for Communion.)
SUNDAY CONNECTIONS CLASSES | 9:45-10:45 AM
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Children’s Choirs (3K-5th Grades)- Meets scheduled weeks at 5:00 PM during the school year. Contact Sierra Reis at sierrareis@gmail.com for more info!
Questions about Children’s Ministry and any events? Contact Beth at kids@piercechapel.com.
Youth Student Ministry Info
The Refuge: Where in the midst of a chaotic world students can come and know abundant life found in Jesus Christ through Connection, Transformation, and Restoration.
PIERCE CHAPEL YOUTH ACTIVITIES for 6th-12th grade students
Sunday Worship | 8:30 & 11:00 AM- Students are invited to participate in church worship!
Sunday Connections Class | 9:45-10:45 AM in the Youth Barn
Sunday Night Youth | 5:00-7:30 PM – Supper, games, worship and small group time every Sunday evening at the Youth Barn!
Wednesday Night Bible Study | 6:00-7:30 PM – Weekly bible study time and hangout for middle and high school students!
Questions about Youth Ministry? Contact Noah at noah@piercechapel.com or (706) 587-2820.
Guarding the Heart Podcast
Check out “Guarding the Heart,” the newest podcast series with Jerry!
Everything we do flows from the heart. In this podcast series, pastor and author Jerry Akin provides insights and facilitates conversations about how to keep the heart guarded and focused on Christ while living in today’s world.
>>Available wherever you listen to podcasts on Android and Apple devices. You can also watch each episode on YouTube HERE.



