Serving and equipping our churches to fulfill the Great Commission. |
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Message from SYBA Executive Director |
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I attended the Associational Leadership Conference at Caraway this month and was blessed by the teaching of Jeff Lorg, President of Gateway Seminary, and the worship led by Kenny Lamm. I look forward to sharing the many things I learned with you in the months to come!
The first nugget to share is this: one thing we all need to do coming out of Covid is to start thinking and living like a missionary. We have lost people all around us, and we need to reach them with the Gospel.
The lost can be reached in three ways:
- Attraction. We attract people to our churches with programs to introduce them to Jesus.
- Engagement. We can engage people by starting a ministry and expanding it into the community. An example of this is upwards basketball.
- Infiltration. We can infiltrate our community by joining activites or groups outside the church. For example, if a believer joins the company softball team, they are where the lost people are.
All three of these have value, but studies have shown that attraction and engagement are not as effective in the USA. In addition, many church leaders shy away from infiltration because they must give up control.
However, we need to model being an infiltrator.
John 3:16
16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
We need to realize that God loves every single person, and that God loves people enough to act.
We show God’s love when we:
- Accept people as they are.
- Reach people where they are.
- Meet the needs of people as you find them.
- Share the Gospel at every opportunity.
We need to have our antenna up and look for opportunities to share the Gospel.
Here are some key times when we can step in:
- When people experience a death of a friend or relative.
- When their relationships struggle.
- When their health fails or a relative or friend’s health fails.
- When things break or dreams fail.
This is when we can step in with the Gospel.
Ask questions like, "How can I help you?" "May I pray for you?" And then continue the conversation.
We must get to know those around us and build relationships with people. It can be messy, but this is how we reach people with the Gospel. Let’s invest in people and infiltrate this lost and dying world.
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Save the Date - SYBA Pastors' Gathering May 3
(Senior, Associate, Youth, Administrative - all pastors welcomed!)
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SYBA is planning a luncheon Pastors' Gathering for May 3 at 11:30 am in the fellowship hall at Fairview Baptist Church in Statesville. Chick Fil A will be served.
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SYBA Food Pantry Ministry Update - Serving Families During Summertime
SYBA is reaching out to local school counselors reminding them of our food pantry, and asking them to partner with us to get the word out to families who may need additional help with food, especially in the summer months.
We will be offering some basic condiments and summertime foods for familes to enjoy together. Please consider donating any of the following items:
- Salt/pepper, mustard, ketchup, BBQ sauce, mayonnaise, pickle relish
- Canned diced potatoes, tuna, chicken
- Treet, spam or luncheon meat
- Vienna sausage, baked beans or beanie weenies
- Suddenly pasta salad
- Creamy peanut butter
- Brownie or cookie mix
- Individual serving sizes of fruit, jello or pudding
- Kool-Aid or similar drink mix
Please do not leave food donations outside the SYBA office or Front Street pantry location - contact our staff at 704.873.4372 to arrange a time to deliver your donation.
New Pantry Pick Up Times
SYBA will continue to assist families by appointment at the SYBA office, and through the drive thru format on Wednesday mornings at the Front Street Food Pantry. We also are adding Saturday appointment times at Front Street on June 26, July 24 and August 28 from 9-11 am. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Mary Jane Hoover at 704.873.4372 ext. 3 or mhoover@sybaptist.org.
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Save the Date - SYBA Annual Meeting Aug 17
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Fundraiser for Fuzion Teen Center
There will be a BBQ Chicken Fundraiser for the Fuzion Teen Center on Tuesday, May 11 from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. It is located at 691 Brookwood Drive in Mooresville. Plates are $10 each.
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Congrats to Our SYBA Church Administrator Winners |
Great church administrators are vital to our churches and ministries!
Three SYBA church administrators (nominated by their churches) were selected in a random drawing to receive a $50 gift card to the restaurant of their choice to recognize them for their hard work.
These are our winners:
- Sharon Chapman, Jerusalem Baptist Church
- Carol Anthony, Trinity Baptist Church
- Hannah Cartlege, Front Street Baptist Church
Thank you and congratulations!
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Come to Pastor Prayer Meetings
(Senior, Associate, Youth, Administrative - all pastors welcomed!)
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- May 5 @ 8-9 am, SYBA offices, Statesville
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May 12 @ 8-9 am, Millers Restaurant, Mocksville NEW LOCATION
- May 19 @ 8-9 am, Peninsula Church, Mooresville
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Mobilize to Share Christ's Love |
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Harmony International Mission Update
An SYBA church plant
Prayer Requests
- Guidance and discernment from the Holy Spirit as we currently minister to people.
- To reach the lost for Christ.
- For God to open opportunities for us to share the vision with the local churches, as we still are facing some of the challenges that the pandemic has brought to the church body as a whole.
- That God will send workers to expand His kingdom in Harmony and around the world.
Opportunities
Opportunities exist to serve in this new church plant as a S.W.A.T. (Servants Willing and Temporary)Team Member, in these areas:
- Evangelism
- Children Ministry
- Youth Ministry
- Worship
- Hands-on volunteer work as we outreach in the community
- ESL Teachers, or bilingual help(English-Spanish workers)
- I.T. Support
Pastor Jeff Seipel would love to come visit SYBA churches and share more about the vision and upcoming plans for this plant. He may be reached at emailing Harmonydiscipleship@gmail.com
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Be a Part of Camp BAM!!!
June 24-28
Mills Home Campus of Baptist Children's Homes, Thomasville
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This year, NCBAM will host its inaugural Camp BAM! This intergenerational camp for all ages will provide an opportunity for campers to serve as the hands and feet of Jesus to frail older adults in Thomasville and surrounding areas. Campers will connect personally with local seniors and meet some of their safety needs by constructing wheelchair ramps, installing grab bars and smoke alarms, and performing yard work.
Campers’ fees cover lodging and construction project materials. You can help stretch our limited dollars for service project materials by donating, meals, water, or snacks for campers.
We expect 50 campers. Would you consider providing a breakfast, lunch, dinner; or snacks or water for 50 hard-working, mission-minded campers?
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Thank you!!!
SYBA Donations (Sept 2020 - Mar 2021)
(as of March 31, 2021)
Received vs. Budget +$948.97
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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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