SERMON NOTES
First Baptist Church Sylvania
(970) 247-0624
lindag@sylvaniafirst.org
This Week’s Announcements
United Women in Faith Luncheon
Come join us for our United Women in Faith Luncheon on November 18 at 12:30 pm in the Chapel Kids Room. Karen Clemens, Louise Frazier, and Murvina Underwood will be hosting this event. The program will be on the World Thank Offering presented by Sara Bankhead. If...
Turkey Shoot 2025
Save the Date The Men’s Ministry is hosting Turkey Shoot 2025, Saturday, November 15 at 9:00 AM till 3:00 PM. This event is a fundraiser to help fund our Men’s Ministry service projects throughout the year. You can bring your own gear or use what we have on site. If...
Operation Christmas Child
Our children and youth will be packing shoe boxes for Operation: Christmas Child on November 16 so we are asking for your help by donating items or money towards the shipping costs. Our preschool families have already collected some items for us so please help us by...
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United Women in Faith Luncheon
Come join us for our United Women in Faith Luncheon on November 18 at 12:30 pm in the Chapel Kids Room. Karen Clemens, Louise Frazier, and Murvina Underwood will be hosting this event. The program will be on the World Thank Offering presented by Sara Bankhead.
If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Karen Hartin at (706) 615-1347.
Turkey Shoot 2025
Save the Date
The Men’s Ministry is hosting Turkey Shoot 2025, Saturday, November 15 at 9:00 AM till 3:00 PM. This event is a fundraiser to help fund our Men’s Ministry service projects throughout the year. You can bring your own gear or use what we have on site. If you do bring your own gear, barrels must not be longer than 30 inches. It will be $5.00 a shot and shells will be provided. Concessions will be available, cash only.
Operation Christmas Child
Our children and youth will be packing shoe boxes for Operation: Christmas Child on November 16 so we are asking for your help by donating items or money towards the shipping costs. Our preschool families have already collected some items for us so please help us by purchasing from the following list:
- tennis balls or baseballs
- small dolls or action figures
- small stuffed animals (such as beanie babies)
- toy cars
- small craft kits
- small toys
- stickers and mini puzzles
Please remember that all items must be small enough to fit in a shoe box with other items.
Our goal is to pack 200 boxes!
Thank you!
Children and Youth Summer Schedule
We have changed our summer schedule for this upcoming Summer 2026! We have some new exciting, new opportunities for our kids and youth coming up!
Check out the schedule below.
Vacation Bible School: June 1-5, 2026
Chapel Kids Camp: June 15-18, 2026
M28 Youth Retreat: June 28-July 1, 2026
Men’s Bible Study
Men’s Bible Study
Join us for a new study on the book of Malachi! The Men for Christ meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday evening at 7:00 PM in the Chapel. Men of all ages are welcome! Come join us as we grow closer to each other and closer to God.
Childcare is available upon request. Please email roseanna@piercechapel.com to schedule childcare.
Fasturday- November 22
Pierce Chapel will participate again this year in a special day known as Fasturday, initiated by Steven Wimberly. As part of the Fasturday challenge, you are encouraged to donate canned goods and pray for the hungry. If possible, you are also challenged to fast on Nov. 22 to become familiar with the feelings of hunger that some people experience every day through food insecurity.
Food donations will need to be returned by Sunday, November 23.
Tabitha’s Heart Sale for Missions
Here at Pierce Chapel, we have a yarn ministry, Tabitha’s Heart. On November 23rd in between services, they will be selling their handmade items such as blankets, shawls, caps, etc. All proceeds will go towards our mission fund. Don’t miss this opportunity to support this ministry! It’s a great way to even purchase items for gifts for Christmas!
Advent Schedule
Advent Schedule
Join us this Advent Season at Pierce Chapel!
Advent Worship Services: Sundays, Nov 30-Dec 21 8:30 & 11:00 AM
Christmas Cantata- Dec 7 | 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Caroling in the Chapel – Dec 16 | 5:00 pm
Candlelight Service – Dec 24 | 5:00 pm
Poinsettias for Advent
White poinsettias are available to purchase for the Worship Center during Advent. You may purchase a poinsettia in honor or in memory of someone. The cost is $15 and poinsettias will be available for pickup on December 21st after the 11:00 am service (or you may choose to donate your poinsettia to a shut-in.) Orders are due by Monday, November 24th. Please use the link below to order or call Laura at 706-327-9807.
Use the link above to make your payment. Then click on the other tab and list Poinsettias.
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.



