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First Baptist Church Sylvania

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This Week’s Announcements
Rope Holders Mission Workshop
How can we better support and encourage mission partners and missionaries we are partnering with? What next steps can we take individually and as a church to help share the gospel? Join us in this missions workshop presented by OneMission Society at Pierce Chapel on...
Camp 4:12
2025 Camp 4:12 early registration is now open for our Pierce Chapel families! Camp 4:12 at Pine Eden Christian Retreat Center is in Hamilton, GA, for rising 2nd graders through rising 6th graders, and will be held Sunday, June 22 through Thursday, June 26. Don't miss...
Women of the Word (WOW) New Bible Study
Women of the Word (WOW) invite you to join them on Monday mornings!
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Rope Holders Mission Workshop
How can we better support and encourage mission partners and missionaries we are partnering with? What next steps can we take individually and as a church to help share the gospel? Join us in this missions workshop presented by OneMission Society at Pierce Chapel on Sunday, March 23 from 5:00-7:30 PM. Dinner will be provided and childcare will be available upon request.
Camp 4:12
2025 Camp 4:12 early registration is now open for our Pierce Chapel families! Camp 4:12 at Pine Eden Christian Retreat Center is in Hamilton, GA, for rising 2nd graders through rising 6th graders, and will be held Sunday, June 22 through Thursday, June 26. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled week for you little ones! Contact Beth Hudson at kids@piercechapel.com for more information or questions. Registration will open to the public on March 16th.
Camper Registration -Open to students currently in 1st-5th grades
Junior Counselor Application -For students in 6th-8th grades
Counselor/Volunteer Application -For students 9th grade and any adult volunteers
Women of the Word (WOW) New Bible Study
Women of the Word will begin a new study, James: Mercy Triumphs on Monday, March 17. Women of all ages are invited to join them! Bible scholars compare James to the prophet Amos. In other ways James more closely resembles the Book of Proverbs than any New Testament book. Come along with Beth Moore on a journey to get to know both the man and the Book of James. You will never be the same again!
This group meets in the Youth Barn from 9:15 till 11:30 AM . You can order a copy of the study book at Amazon HERE. For more information, contact Susan at susandurham425@aol.com.
PC Preschool Chick-fil-A Spirit Day- March 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 Monday, March 24! They will receive 20% of all profits that day from drive-thru, mobile orders or dine-in meals. (Mobile order code is SPIRIT.)
New Mary Martha Bible Study
The Mary Martha group will begin a new study on Thursday, March 6, at 3:30 till 4:30 pm. “Finding Our Fulfillment in Christ ”, by Rebekah Hargraves. It is a Lent devotional study for women. According to Rebekah Hargrove the purpose of Lent is a time to distance ourselves from our distracted, burdened, hurried, everyday life. We will see how the Lord worked through thirty specific women in the Bible to change their lives. Discover anew the Gospels and how we can focus on the Lord, and how we can apply it to our everyday life. 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! (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.