SERMON NOTES
First Baptist Church Sylvania
(970) 247-0624
lindag@sylvaniafirst.org
This Week’s Announcements
Youth Mission Trip
Our youth students are heading to Sunflower, MS July 19-22 for a mission trip. Our students will be helping those in need with construction and home repairs. This Trip is for students who are entering 8th grade through 12th grade. Students in 6th and 7th grade are...
VBS Registration
Grab your rain gear and head on to Rainforest Falls this Summer as we explore the nature of God. Please sign up to secure your spot! VBS is Monday-Friday, June 1-5 and open to children, age 5 (by Sept. 1, 2026) through current 5th graders. Registration begins -March...
Chapel Kids Camp
2026 Chapel Kids Camp early registration is now open for our Pierce Chapel families! Chapel Kids Camp at Camp Lee is in Anniston, AL, for rising 2nd graders through rising 6th graders, and will be held Monday, June 15 through Thursday, June 18. Don't miss out on this...
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Youth Mission Trip
Our youth students are heading to Sunflower, MS July 19-22 for a mission trip. Our students will be helping those in need with construction and home repairs. This Trip is for students who are entering 8th grade through 12th grade. Students in 6th and 7th grade are eligible to go as long as their parent is attending as well. The cost is $350.
Please contact Noah Barfield at noah@piercechapel.com for more information.
Delta Grace is a non-profit, multi-denominational, faith-based organization that matches mission teams with those in need of home repairs. The Delta Grace facilities serve as a year-round hub to provide mission opportunities for teams of all sizes, ages, and skill levels.
Teams are charged a fee to stay at the mission hub, which is then used to purchase project materials. 99% of all work done at Delta Grace is done through the gifts and graces of volunteers. Mission teams work on homes of many who have lost hope. As participants in Delta Grace, volunteers become that hope as they spend time with those in need and walk with them on their journey to experience God’s grace.
Volunteers are of a variety of different ages and skill levels, but all come for the same reason — because they have been blessed by God and want to share that blessing with others.
VBS Registration
Grab your rain gear and head on to Rainforest Falls this Summer as we explore the nature of God. Please sign up to secure your spot!
VBS is Monday-Friday, June 1-5 and open to children, age 5 (by Sept. 1, 2026) through current 5th graders.
Registration begins -March 29 for Pierce Chapel and Preschool families. April 1st registration opens to the community. Click on the links below to register.
Chapel Kids Camp
2026 Chapel Kids Camp early registration is now open for our Pierce Chapel families! Chapel Kids Camp at Camp Lee is in Anniston, AL, for rising 2nd graders through rising 6th graders, and will be held Monday, June 15 through Thursday, June 18. 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 1st.
Camper Registration-Open to students currently in 1st-5th grades
M28: Youth Retreat
M28 is a Christian Retreat for middle and high school students. It is held in beautiful Lake Junaluska, NC, Sunday, June 28 through Wednesday, July 1st. Taking its name from Matthew 28:18-20, it is focused on proclaiming the Gospel unashamedly to every student and adult to foster worship of God in Jesus Christ and make disciples. The purpose for us attending camps and retreats is to allow students to encounter Jesus, strengthen Christian community, grow in their faith and love of Jesus, and have fun! Each day there will be Christ centered worship, engaging teaching from camp speakers, and time spent in D-groups with students from other churches both in the mornings and evenings. Plus, plenty of free time to enjoy fellowship, and engage in activities on and off campus.
Contact Noah Barfield at noah@piercechapel.com for more information and registration details.
Tuesday Ladies Class (TLC)
The Tuesday Ladies Class (TLC) will meet weekly in the Church Office Conference Room on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 till 7:30 PM. They will begin a new study on the book of Luke on Tuesday, May 6th. All that is needed is your bible and a blank notebook. The Bible footnotes and other Bible resources will be utilized as we study together. This will teach us how to study as we work together through the book. Let’s allow the Holy Spirit guide us and reveal truths as we work through this study time.
This study is led by Deb Higdon. For more info, contact Deb at debhope55@gmail.com .
Women of the Word (WOW) New Bible Study
Women of the Word will begin a new study, “He Speaks to Me”, by Priscilla Shirer on Monday, April 27th. Women of all ages are invited to join them! This group meets in the Youth Barn from 10:00 till 12:15 PM . You can order a copy of the study book at Amazon For more information, contact Susan at susandurham425@aol.com.
Pierce Chapel Preschool Registration
For those thinking about next year’s school plans, registration for our Pierce Chapel Preschool is now open! We would love to partner with your family to help your preschoolers, age1-4, learn and grow!
You can visit the link below to view classes and registration information.
VBS Decorating Volunteers Needed
Calling all volunteers! We are in need of some volunteers to help with the decorations that our decorating and vision team have dreamed up. If you are willing and able, join us this upcoming Saturday to help our set come alive for VBS!
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April 11| 9:00 AM -12:00 Noon
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.