SERMON NOTES
First Baptist Church Sylvania
(970) 247-0624
lindag@sylvaniafirst.org
This Week’s Announcements
Men’s Bible Study- On Guard: Defending Our Faith
We will begin a new study, "On Guard: Defending Our Faith", on September 10th at 7:00PM in the Chapel. In a world that is increasingly hostile to Christianity, how do we respond? How do we confront our own doubts and become more confident in our beliefs? Please join...
United Women in Faith Luncheon
Come join us for our United Women in Faith Luncheon on September 10 at 12:30 pm in the Chapel Kids Room. Yvonne Proft and Carol Moorefield will be hosting the Luncheon while the program will be presented by Amy Jones, speaking on behalf of The House of TIME. Please...
Safe Sanctuaries Training
All volunteers who work with children and youth ministries are required to complete an annual Safe Sanctuaries Training and this year’s class is Sunday, September 8. This important training helps protect our students, our volunteers, and our church. Lunch will be...
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Men’s Bible Study- On Guard: Defending Our Faith
We will begin a new study, “On Guard: Defending Our Faith”, on September 10th at 7:00PM in the Chapel. In a world that is increasingly hostile to Christianity, how do we respond? How do we confront our own doubts and become more confident in our beliefs? Please join us as Dennis Fuller leads us through this six-part series, where we will talk about what it means to overcome intellectual barriers by developing a mature, rich knowledge of Christian doctrines, history, and core beliefs.
Men of all ages are welcome.
**This group meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month in the Chapel at 7:00 pm. Childcare is available upon request. Please email roseanna@piercechapel.com to schedule childcare.
United Women in Faith Luncheon
Come join us for our United Women in Faith Luncheon on September 10 at 12:30 pm in the Chapel Kids Room. Yvonne Proft and Carol Moorefield will be hosting the Luncheon while the program will be presented by Amy Jones, speaking on behalf of The House of TIME. Please bring a sack lunch with you. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Karen Hartin at (706) 615-1347.
Safe Sanctuaries Training
All volunteers who work with children and youth ministries are required to complete an annual Safe Sanctuaries Training and this year’s class is Sunday, September 8. This important training helps protect our students, our volunteers, and our church. Lunch will be served beginning at 12:15 in Youth Barn. Childcare will be provided. We love & appreciate our awesome volunteers!
RSVP below by Thursday, September 5!
Singing Saints: New Music Ministry
New Ministry Opportunity
Singing Saints
Senior adult choir begins on Monday, September 9th at 4:00 PM in the music suite (room 302). Practices will be held 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month. Welcome to a NEW music ministry opportunity to sing in a choir that will work at a slower pace, be less taxing on the voice, but will still allow you to participate in singing praises to our Lord! We’ll plan to sing occasionally in our services and might reach out to some assisted living/memory care facilities to bring joy to the residents there, as well. Contact Donna Pounds by email for more information at donna@piercechapel.com or by phone (706) 326-3005.
Youth Music Lessons
We are excited to announce that we are continuing to offer praise band and vocal lessons for 6th-12th graders! Our students love worship through music on Sunday nights, and we strongly desire to have a student led band. We want to give our students a space to continue to develop musically in what they are already learning or to help them discover gifts that maybe they were not aware that they had.
We will be offering a class led by Chris Helms, a gifted multi-instrumentalist instructor, worship leader, and band director, on Monday nights from 6pm-7pm starting on September 9. The class will meet all together and receive lessons and instruction about how to play guitar, keys, drums, and bass (whichever they choose), basic music theory, and how to play together as a band for worship. We are also offering vocal lessons as well. This class is for both those who already have some experience and for those who have never played any instrument before! All that we ask is that if your student wishes to participate that they be dedicated to coming to the classes every week and to playing or singing in the youth praise band!
Contact Noah Barfield at noah@piercechapel.com for more information.
Tuesday Ladies Class (TLC)
The Tuesday Ladies Class (TLC) will begin a new study on Song of Songs on Tuesday, September 10th. We will meet weekly in the Church Office Conference Room from 6:00 till 7:30 PM. All that is needed is your bible and a blank notebook. The Bible footnotes and other Bible resources will be utilized as we study together. This will teach us how to study as we work together through the book. Let’s let the Holy Spirit guide us and reveal truths as we work through this study time.
This study is led by Deb Higdon. For more info, contact Deb at debhope55@gmail.com .
Men’s Discipleship Breakfast- September 14
MEN’S DISCIPLESHIP BREAKFAST | September 14, 6:45 AM
Come enjoy a fresh-cooked breakfast, fellowship, and devotional at this breakfast for men of all ages! $5 per person (first time free!).
Please RSVP by Friday, August 13, at noon with the link below.
Children’s Choir
Our Children’s Choir will be kicking off their 2024-2025 Season on September 15th at 4:00- 5:00 PM. This is a wonderful opportunity for our children to get together and learn new and exciting music. We love our children’s choir and what our little ones bring to the service! If you have any questions or need any more information, please contact Donna Pounds at donna@piercechapel.com or (706) 326-3005.
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.