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First Baptist Church Sylvania
(970) 247-0624
lindag@sylvaniafirst.org
This Week’s Announcements
Wednesday Night Supper
Come join us for our once-a-month Wednesday Night Supper!
Children’s Choir
Our Children's Choir will be practicing on Sept 14th. They will meet in the Choir Room every other Sunday evening at 5:00- 6:00 PM. This is a wonderful opportunity for our children, K-5th grade, to get together and learn new and exciting music. We love our children's...
Ministry Safe Training
All volunteers who work with children and youth ministries are required to complete an annual Ministry Safe Training and this year’s class is Sunday, September 21. This important training helps protect our students, our volunteers, and our church. Lunch will be...
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Wednesday Night Supper
Wednesday Night Supper
This upcoming month’s Wednesday Night Supper is on Wednesday, October 1! Our program for this evening will be a Missions Activity Night. Plan to join us as we have some engaging table talk and participate in a missions project together . We will be serving a baked potato bar, salad, and dessert. Supper cost is $7.00 for adults, $4.50 for kids ages 5-12, while kids ages 4 and under eat free. Please make your reservation below by September 29!
Children’s Choir
Our Children’s Choir will be practicing on Sept 14th. They will meet in the Choir Room every other Sunday evening at 5:00- 6:00 PM. This is a wonderful opportunity for our children, K-5th grade, 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 Gini Davidson at gini@piercechapel.com.
Ministry Safe Training
All volunteers who work with children and youth ministries are required to complete an annual Ministry Safe Training and this year’s class is Sunday, September 21. 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 Wednesday, September 17!
Nerf and Nachos
Children’s Ministry is hosting Nerf and Nachos on Sept. 26th, at 6:00 PM! We’re looking forward to a fun night of targets, obstacle courses, and nerf wars. This will be an awesome night for the whole family to join in on, you won’t want to miss it!
***Bring your own Nerf gun, friendly ammo will be provided.
New Mary Martha Bible Study
The Mary Martha group will begin a new study on Thursdays at 3:15-4:30 PM. Join beloved author Max Lucado as he opens Mark’s Gospel and helps you discover how to respond to God’s Living Word and step out in faith. This study will take place at the home of Elaine McKenzie. Please contact Elaine if you plan to join this group. You can reach her at 706-570-0983, or by email mckenzie3200@hotmail.com.
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 weekly at 4:00-5:00 PM during the school year. Contact Donna Pounds at donna@piercechapel.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.