SERMON NOTES
First Baptist Church Sylvania
(970) 247-0624
lindag@sylvaniafirst.org
This Week’s Announcements
24 Hour Prayer Vigil
We will hold a 24-hour prayer vigil in the Chapel from 3:00 pm Sunday, November 3rd to 3:00 pm Monday, the 4th. This is the weekend leading up to the election. Please consider signing up for an hour as we lift up our nation and its leaders. There will be prayer...
PC Preschool Chick-fil-A Spirit Day- October 24
Pierce Chapel Preschool’s Spirit Day at Chick-fil-A is back!
Bluegrass and Bonfire
Bluegrass and Bonfire We are excited to announce that this fall, Pierce Chapel is hosting a Bluegrass and Bonfire event, right here on our very own church grounds! This event is scheduled for Friday, October 25th at 6:00 PM till 8:00 PM in the west parking lot. We...
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Prayer Requests
24 Hour Prayer Vigil
We will hold a 24-hour prayer vigil in the Chapel from 3:00 pm Sunday, November 3rd to 3:00 pm Monday, the 4th. This is the weekend leading up to the election. Please consider signing up for an hour as we lift up our nation and its leaders. There will be prayer prompts and liturgies available in the Chapel, if you choose to use them. To sign up, please use the link below. |
PC Preschool Chick-fil-A Spirit Day- October 24
Don’t miss Pierce Chapel Preschool’s Spirit Day at Chick-fil-A! Support our Preschool ministry by eating lunch or dinner at the Columbus Park Crossing Chick-fil-A on Thursday, October 24! They will receive 20% of all profits that day from drive-thru, mobile orders or dine-in meals. (Mobile order code is SPIRIT.)
****We originally put out that this month’s Spirit Day was scheduled for Monday, October 28th. However, we just received information from Chick-fil-A that due to building maintenance on October 28th, the date for Spirit Day has been changed to Thursday, October 24th.
Bluegrass and Bonfire
Bluegrass and Bonfire
We are excited to announce that this fall, Pierce Chapel is hosting a Bluegrass and Bonfire event, right here on our very own church grounds! This event is scheduled for Friday, October 25th at 6:00 PM till 8:00 PM in the west parking lot.
We will have live music from the Hickory Roots and much more for the whole family to enjoy!
Food
Hayrides
Cornhole
Bonfire
Prayer Pumpkins
This event will be an event you won’t want to miss!
Please contact Beth for more information at kids@piercechapel.com.
Fall Youth Retreat
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Fall Youth Retreat
Friday, November 1-3, 2024
Calling all youth 6th through 12th grade, our Annual Fall Youth Retreat is just around the corner! It’s time to getaway and recharge ourselves with the Holy Spirit! Join us and our friends at St. Mark, The Ridge, and Christ Community as we come together to have fun and seek God’s presence, away from the stresses of life!
Each retreat session will include worship, teaching through God’s Word, small group discussions, and lots of group games and activities at Camp Timberlake, located near Forsyth, GA! There will be basketball, volleyball, ultimate, flag-football, a giant waterslide into the lake, a game room with ping-pong, foosball, and more, and camp rec games!
If you have any questions please contact, Noah at noah@piercechapel.com.
Turkey Shoot 2024
Save The Date
The Men’s Ministry is hosting another Turkey Shoot 2024 this Saturday, November 16 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 $4.00 a shot and shells will be provided. Concessions will be available, cash only.
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! (Supper is $3).
Wednesday Night Hangouts | 6-8 PM – Every week is something different from Ultimate Frisbee to game night to just hanging out!
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.