Since it is February and Valentine’s Day is the big event this month and because of Hallmark, everyone seems to be thinking about love, I thought I would share my favorite verse about love.

Romans 5:8: But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

How awesome is this? While we were still sinners, Christ went to the cross for us paying a penalty for sin that we could not pay and suffering a cruel, agonizing death so that we could have a relationship with God the Father. This kind of love should compel us to love others.

1 John 4:19: We love Him because He first loved us.

So how can we share His love this month?

We can share His love by participating in the Souper Bowl Food Drive for our SYBA Food Pantry, where those who receive physical food are also given spiritual food. We can share God’s love by bringing baked goods to our neighbors, clearing their sidewalks, or simply checking in on them. We can show love by inviting family, friends, and neighbors to church or having them over for dinner.

Most people don’t care what you know until they know that you care. So let’s show love to your family and friends and share Jesus with them.

And remember to bathe everything in prayer. Start by praying for your family, friends, and neighbors asking God to soften their hearts and then share Jesus with them by speaking the truth in love.

God loves you and so do we at the SYBA!

Grace and peace,

Noel

nwilliamson@sybaptist.org

ANNUAL CHURCH PROFILE

IT'S NEVER TO LATE!

Each year we strongly encourage every SYBA church to complete the Annual Church Profile. The quick 5-minute digital form helps tell the story of how God is at work across our state and serves as a historical document for your church.

The 2025 ACP opens January 1, 2026 and covers data from January 1 - December 31, 2025.

Your participation makes a difference and helps us celebrate ministry impact, strengthen partnerships, and serve your church more effectively.

Region 8 Mission Rally

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Mt. Home Baptist Church

2272 Mt. Home Church Rd, Morganton, NC

This mission rally will help you and your church better understand how you can be involved in missions. There will be worship, short testimonies, mission videos, and a prayer time for missions. A main focus for the rally will be state, national, international mission opportunities and an update on our Hurricane Helene Rebuilding opportunities.

A meal is provided at no charge, but reservations one week before are necessary.

To register, click on the link below, then click on the "Details/Register" button of the regional rally in your area and register the number of people coming with you.

You can also register by contacting Tina Holder at (919) 459-5596 or emailing her at tholder@ncbaptist.org

Meal begins at 5:45 pm, followed by the program from 6:50 pm - 8:30 pm.

Register Here

Disaster Response is a one day training is for anyone 18+ who wants to be certified for the first time or for those wanting to update their badge date. 

Peninsula Baptist Church

Saturday, April 25

Register Here

Job Openings in the SYBA

Fork Baptist Church is seeking a Full-Time Pastor to lead our church in spiritual growth and community outreach. Our mission is "To be united in studying the Bible for the benefit of our daily lives and sharing Christ-like love with others." We are seeking a pastor who will preach and teach the Word of God faithfully; provide pastoral care and counseling to members; lead worship services and administer ordinances; oversee church ministries and work with staff and volunteers; guide the church in evangelism and missions; support community outreach and fellowship activities. Please submit your resume, statement of faith, and references to: Fork Baptist Church Pastor Search Committee Email: davidt@yadtel.net

First Baptist Church of Cooleemee, NC is seeking a licensed, ordained Pastor; this man should be called by God to the ministry and well versed in the King James Version of the Bible as well as other modern translations. The Pastor will be responsible to God and to the church to minister the gospel, teach the Bible and lead people to God through Jesus Christ. The Pastor must be of good character, believe in the will of God and well versed in Southern Baptist doctrine. The Pastor will be responsible for all regularly scheduled services, weddings, funerals and any other special services. The Pastor will provide spiritual counseling, work with all ministries of the church and engage in pastoral care of the congregation. If you feel God is leading you to our church, please email your resume to: churchoffice1225@gmail.com or mail copy to: First Baptist Church, ATTN: PASTOR SEARCH COMMITTEE, P O Box 518, Cooleemee, NC 27014

Eatons Baptist Church is seeking a part-time youth minister who is responsible for developing, coordinating, and leading a well-rounded, Christ-centered youth ministry that nurtures spiritual growth, fosters discipleship, and encourages youth to live out their faith. The ministry should equip young people to serve in the church and the world through intentional relationships, engaging programs, and leadership development. Please submit a resume, a brief statement of faith, and two references to David Gilbreath bicep22853@yadtel.net

Mt Vernon Baptist in Olin is seeking a a piano player. Would prefer someone who can read music as well as play a little by ear. If interested, please call or text David Prevette (704) 902-1340 

South Yadkin Baptist Association

Noel Williamson, Executive Director nwilliamson@sybaptist.org (704) 873-4372 x2

Jaime Tang, Ministry Coordinator jtang@sybaptist.org (704) 873-4372 x3

Shelley Williamson, Admin Assistant swilliamson@sybaptist.org (704) 873-4372 x4

Office address: 3009 Amity Hill Rd, Statesville, NC

Mailing address: PO Box 5249, Statesville, NC 28687

(704) 873-4372  www.sybaptist.org