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Gratitude Drives Servitude |
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Happy Thanksgiving from the South Yadkin Baptist Association!
It has been a crazy year with many challenges and obstacles, but we still have much to be thankful for. As a matter of fact, God wants us to be thankful.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
So, in good times and in bad times we need to be thankful! In good health and in bad health, we need to be thankful. In everything we need to be thankful. We can do this when we realize who God is and how He made a way for us to be in relationship with Him through His Son Jesus. This relationship enables us to be able to rejoice always, to have a continual conversation with God through prayer, and to be thankful whatever comes our way.
This gratitude needs to drive us to servitude. We need to put our thankfulness into action. Commit to serve Jesus this Christmas season. We have a great opportunity for all to serve through our Toy Store for Jesus. Volunteers are vital to this ministry. You can be the hands and feet of Jesus! Visit the website at toystoreforjesus.org and commit to pray, give, and volunteer. More information about volunteer opportunities immediately follows this article.
This is the Toy Store for Jesus - and sharing the life changing message of Jesus Christ is the most important thing that we do at the Toy Store. If you would like to be an encourager and share Jesus at the Toy Store, please contact Noel at 704-873-4372 x 2 or nwilliamson@sybaptist.org. Come join us and be a part of this great ministry!
Blessings!
Rev. Noel Williamson
Executive Director, SYBA
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Volunteers are needed for Toy Store for Jesus!
Toy Store for Jesus needs your help! Our schedule this year:
Rowan County: Cornerstone Baptist Church in Cleveland
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Davie County: Mocksville First Baptist Church in Mocksville
Thursday – Saturday, December 9, 10, & 11, 2021
Iredell County: Troutman Baptist Church in Troutman
Tuesday, December, 14, 2021
Thursday – Saturday, December 16, 17, & 18, 2021
Also needed...
Loading Bags of Toys / Toy Store Set Up
From Troutman Baptist to Mocksville First Baptist
Volunteers with a truck/trailer on Wednesday, December 8
9 am at Troutman Baptist
10:15 am at Mocksville First Baptist
Toy Store set up at Troutman Baptist
Monday, December 14, 9-11 am
It's not too late to donate! Donations of wrapped candy for candy bags for each child, and new unwrapped toys are welcomed. Please call 704.873.4372 Ext 7 to arrange for a time to drop off donations. Click here to make a monetary donation.
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Backpacks Have Been Delivered!
This year 20 churches came together and provided 732 backpacks, coats, blankets, backpack supplies, school supplies, and money for Thanksgiving meals in support of 2 schools and one ministry outreach program.
- 388 backpacks were sent to Evarts Elementary School in Evarts, KY
- 70 backpacks were provided to the Evarts ministry outreach program (feeding homeless and providing for citizens in need), and
- 274 backpacks were provided to Cowan Elementary School in Whitesburg, KY.
In addition, 50 food vouchers were given to Evarts Elementary School and 34 vouchers given to Cowan Elementary School. Each of the schools were concerned about providing food for the school children during the Thanksgiving break.
We deeply appreciate the many churches that not only brought the backpacks and other supplies, but also helped to verify the backpacks, wash coats, and pack the trailers that went to Kentucky. Each time we weren't sure how we could meet needs, churches and people stepped forward and provided the things that were needed. God provided, and we are humbled that He allowed us to be His hands and His feet.
Special thanks to Mary Jordan and Ann Dehart, Coordinators for SYBA Appalachian Coalfield Backpack Ministry.
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Please plan to join your fellow SYBA pastors for monthly prayer! All pastors welcomed - youth, associate, worship, etc.
- Wed Dec 1 @ 8-9 am, SYBA office, Iredell County
- Davie County pastors will participate in the Toy Store for Jesus this month!
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Nearly 50 pastors and wives gathered on October 21 at Fallstown Baptist Church to enjoy a catered Italian dinner and music by Flint Ridge! Thank you to all who joined us! |
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What is Your Church Planning?
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! |
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You Are Invited!
Cornerstone: 5th Annual Community Thanksgiving Service. Sunday, Nov 21 @ 6 pm. Fifteen Sports (The Old Y Building) Directions
Troutman: Fall Festival Chili Cook Off. Also a pie & cake walk. Nov 21 @ 5 pm Directions
South River: Surviving the Holidays by GriefShare. Nov 21 @ 2-4 pm Rm 109 Directions
Fairview: A Time for Joy dramatic & musical presentation. Dec 8 @ 7pm, Dec 10 @ 7pm, Dec 11 @ 2pm, Dec 12 @ 6pm Directions
Society: Drive Thru Nativity. Sat Dec 11 @ 6-7:30 pm Directions
South River: The Fabric of Christmas presentation. Dec 10-12 @ 7 pm Directions
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Part Time Youth Director Opening
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.
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Free 25 Day Christmas Devotional |
The Time Has Come is a free 25-day Christmas devotional celebrating the Good News of Jesus. During this busy season, spend a few minutes to sit still with Jesus and reflect on the season of His birth.
Devotionals begin on December 1st and are delivered each day to your email inbox. A children's devotional will also be available.
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Samaritan's Purse is Looking for Paid Help |
Samaritan's Purse is looking for heavy lifters (50 lbs) and licensed fork-lift drivers; they will be paid $25 per hour, plus a bonus of $500 dollars. The minimal age to qualify as heavy lifter is 16.
This is a full-time temporary position. The processing center will be open 6 days per week (closed on Sundays). Shifts Available:
First Shift - 8:00am -3:45 pm Second Shift – 3:00pm -10:30pm
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Rightnow Media Now Available to All Pastoral Staff
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This is our free gift now available to all SYBA pastoral staff. This is the perfect time to register for your Free access if you haven’t already. Click this link to register click here and check out the newest features, latest tools and studies.
If you are already registered, click this link and explore the pastoral resources library.
Think this might be a resource for your entire church? SYBA has negotiated a discount for SYBA churches. Click here to learn more.
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Thank you!!!
SYBA Donations (Sept 1 2021 - Oct 31 2021)
Total Receipts $32,459.61
(as of Oct 31, 2021)
Total Budgeted Receipts $31,166.00
Received vs. Budget $1,293.61
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Donate to SYBA When You Shop on Smile.Amazon.com
Shop at smile.amazon.com and Amazon will donate 0.5% of eligible purchases to SYBA—no fees, no extra cost. Be sure to pick SYBA as your preferred charity.
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Our Mission
Our Mission is to Serve & Equip Our Churches to Fulfill the Great Commission.
Our Vision
Our vision is to serve our South Yadkin Baptist Association churches so they fulfill the Great Commission. We aspire to design services and tools specific to their needs to equip them to serve Christ effectively, fulfill their calling to disciple and reach those unchurched in our community. We aspire to bring value to our churches and help them to be a do all that God has called of them for His kingdom.
Our Values
Our five values of the South Yadkin Baptist Association define the way we do ministry together as a network of churches. The drive behind our values is a solid faith in the Lord Jesus Christ to fulfill our calling to serve, equip, encourage and care for our churches, pastors and their staff.
Partner in Prayer
We encourage and pray for our pastors, churches and unchurched friends through planned events and systems to pray corporately, in small groups and through our prayer network.
Encourage Pastors
We appreciate our pastors and will give care, personal visits and consistent contact with associational leaders to affirm their ministry in the local church.
Do More Together
We engage our churches in relationship with each other to network on initiatives to build the body of Christ and proclaim the name of Christ in our community and wherever God leads.
Help Fulfill Ministry Needs
We help, provide and assist churches with resources to fulfill their mission and help them minister to needs.
Mobilize to Share Christ's Love
We mobilize churches to share the gospel with unchurched friends in our community, some of whom will accept Christ as Savior.
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[PO Box 5249, Statesville, NC 28687] [704.873.4372] [Sybaptist.org]
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