SERMON NOTES
First Baptist Church Sylvania
(970) 247-0624
lindag@sylvaniafirst.org
This Week’s Announcements
Summer Highlight Sunday
Come see how God has been at work in the hearts of our children and youth this summer! We will spend a few moments in each service on July 27, hearing testimonies from some of our youth students and enjoying picture and video highlights from these two camps. Students...
Back to School Save the Dates
Back to School Save the Dates Before you know it, our children and youth will be gearing up for back to school. We have some events that you won't want to miss! Middle School Mixer (upcoming 6th-8th grades)- July 30 from 5:30-7:30 pm Student Celebration Sunday- August...
Heritage Day- August 10
Save the Date Heritage Day We're celebrating the 170th birthday of Pierce Chapel on August 10! There will be only one service beginning at 10:30 AM, with a covered dish luncheon to follow. The church will be providing the meat, so we just ask that you bring your...
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Summer Highlight Sunday
Come see how God has been at work in the hearts of our children and youth this summer! We will spend a few moments in each service on July 27, hearing testimonies from some of our youth students and enjoying picture and video highlights from these two camps. Students and volunteers please wear your t-shirts!
Back to School Save the Dates
Back to School Save the Dates
Before you know it, our children and youth will be gearing up for back to school. We have some events that you won’t want to miss!
Middle School Mixer (upcoming 6th-8th grades)- July 30 from 5:30-7:30 pm
Student Celebration Sunday- August 3 at 8:30 and 11:00 AM services
Wet & Cool: Back to School Water Day- August 3 at 2:00 pm (family friendly) | West Lawn
Back to School Bash (upcoming 6th-12th grades)- August 3 5:00-8:30 pm | Youth Barn
Heritage Day- August 10
Save the Date
Heritage Day
We’re celebrating the 170th birthday of Pierce Chapel on August 10! There will be only one service beginning at 10:30 AM, with a covered dish luncheon to follow. The church will be providing the meat, so we just ask that you bring your favorite side dish and plan to break bread with us after the service.
Please note that there will be no Sunday Connections that Sunday.
Ignis Dei: Men’s Conference
Sept 12th-13th, Save the date!! Ignis Dei is a Friday Night – Saturday Morning men’s conference, featuring praise and worship, breakout sessions, gifted speakers, conversations around men’s issues, and discussions about what biblical masculinity actually is. This event is open to all men high school age and up, regardless of what church you attend or if you even attend church at all. This is open to men from all over the community, so be sure to register in advance while seats are still available!
Women’s Retreat
Join us for Our Women’s Retreat this Fall! Pierce Chapel will be hosting a women’s retreat Friday, October 3 through Saturday, October 4. As we gather together for shared meals, crafts, devotionals, worship, and with our guest speaker. Save the date, you won’t want to miss this it!
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.