SYBA's Mission Statement is to serve and equip our churches to fulfill the Great Commission. The SYBA Toy Store for Jesus was a great opportunity to do just that by meeting needs and sharing Christ. Thanks to all who supported this ministry through your prayers, service, and giving! Thanks also to Cornerstone, First Mocksville, and Troutman Baptist for hosting our Toy Store for Jesus locations.

Every person who came to the Toy Store for Jesus sat down with an encourager before they received their toys. The encouragers shared the Gospel with our guests, and prayed with them about their personal struggles and issues. We had some great spiritual discussions, and many seeds were planted. Praise God we had many decisions and rededications!

Our three locations provided toys for 354 families - 988 children! Praise God 38 people accepted Christ as their Lord and Savior, and 15 people rededicated their lives to Jesus. God truly moved in a mighty way. It was so awesome to see our churches working together for the Kingdom. I am truly blessed to be serving in the SYBA!

I also want to thank all those who pray, serve, and give to our SYBA food pantry. We truly appreciate your partnership. Though things are different with Covid, we have spiritual conversations and pray with everyone who comes to our SYBA food pantry. It is interesting that because of Covid, everyone wants prayer! Be sure to participate in our 2022 SYBA Souper Bowl food drive to keep our pantry stocked (more info below). We can do so much more by working together.

Speaking of working together, I want to thank everyone who has stepped up to help fill the big role that Mary Jane usually plays. Mary Jane currently is on a leave of absence, helping her husband Tony as he struggles with cancer. I never realized how much Mary Jane does for the ministry here at the SYBA! It has taken me, Leslie, and many volunteers to get done what she usually does. I appreciate everyone who has stepped it up and has helped us keep the ministries going. Thanks also for your continued giving and prayers for the SYBA, and please continue to pray for Mary Jane and Tony!

Blessings!

Rev. Noel Williamson

Executive Director, SYBA

Let's think about more than football in February! Be a part of Souper Bowl and collect donations for SYBA's food pantry:

Donations can be delivered to our Front Street Pantry (1431 Front St Statesville) on Wednesday's 8:30-11 am, or contact NWilliamson@sybaptist.org to make alternate arrangements.

Combining biblical scholarship, first-hand research, and personal experience, Dr. Steve Sells developed “The Nehemiah Initiative,” a biblical blueprint for church revitalization. Utilizing the book of Nehemiah, Dr. Sells identifies eight crucial biblical principles, drawn from the life and work of Nehemiah, for rebuilding spiritual walls in individual lives as well as congregational life.

“The Nehemiah Initiative” is a one day conference with six sessions (workbook provided) where pastors and lay leaders can come together to learn about the principles of revitalization. The conference is predicated on prayer, vision, faith, leadership, respect, dealing with resistance, revival and change. The conference will give you and your church hope, with biblical insights, that will help enable you to lead into a post-COVID phase of ministry. Join us as we share these eight principles for rebuilding your churches spiritual walls. Your church can experience revitalization and renewal.

Please make your reservation by contacting Noel Williamson at nwilliamson@sybaptist.org.

Do you have an event planned that you would like to invite those outside your church to?

Please send Leslie Kusek information at lkusek@sybaptist.org and we will include it in the next newsletter!

SYBA Backpack Facebook Group: Join by clicking here!  This will be where updates and information will be posted.

Front Street: Blood Drive. Jan 18 @ 2:30 - 7pm. Fellowship Hall. Directions

South River: Grief Share - Loss of a Spouse. Jan 30 @3-5 pm Room 109. Directions

Countryside: Women's Conference "Free Indeed." Feb 5 @ 8:15 am - 3:30 pm. No charge; Love offering. Free lunch provided. Click to register. Call (704) 872-9455 with questions. Directions

Beulah: The Kingdom Heirs in concert. Feb 12 @ 5 pm. Proceeds benefit Rooted in Grace & Love missionaries in Peru. Tickets $15. Directions

Faith Based Partners Breakfast: Feb 23 @ 8-9:30 am. Hosted by Iredell-Statesville Schools. Fruitful discussion & collaboration. Career Academy & Technical School Troutman. Directions

Fork Baptist Church is seeking a worship leader, who will be under the leadership of the Senior Pastor and responsible for organizing, planning and leading the church in worship. Fork Baptist has a blended style of worship, hymns and praise. Tasks include preparing worship media for presentation and working with individuals that will assist in leading worship. If interested please contact Pastor Robert Garrett at Fork Baptist Church -336-998-8306

South River Baptist Church is looking for a Pastor for Parenting and Children's Discipleship. This is a full time position. If you are interested or know of someone who is, please contact Pastor Chris Thompson at chris@southriverbaptist.com or 704-876-1520.

Cornerstone Baptist Church is looking for a part-time Youth Director. This person will provide leadership and discipleship for the youth ministry of our church through Bible study, fellowship, missions, and evangelism. For a complete job description, more information, or to submit a resume, please contact Adam Caetta at 704-267-9822 or usmcamc@yahoo.com.

SYBA has been contacted about a family who would like to donate an electronic

organ to a church that might be able to use it. It works perfectly. They just don't have room for it anymore. Please click here to contact James Diemicke if interested.

Caraway Conference Center will be hosting the NC Baptist Ministers' Wives Retreat July 11-13, 2022! Special guest speaker Beth Greer.