Our Official Statement Regarding The Guidepost Report
Many of you have become aware of the Guidepost report documenting patterns of ignoring, denying and deflecting on issues of abuse brought to the floor of the Executive Committee at the Southern Baptist Convention. We are mourning over the pain these egregious sins have caused. In that mourning, we are also thankful this report is […]
What is Advent?
How can we prepare for this Advent Season? We want to make much of Christ Jesus in all seasons, but how can we stay focused on Christ Jesus in the here and now?! Pastor Neil has some wise words. Give 8 minutes of your time and let’s talk Advent! Click here to listen!
Update: COVID Precautions
We want you to know that your church leadership is aware of the outbreak in Nassau County and we are taking the proper precautions to protect those of us still gathering together. The good news? As of right now our church is not dealing with an outbreak, just a couple isolated cases. We want to […]
Sisters In Christ, Choose The Good Portion
Luke 10:38-42 Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to His teaching. But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to Him and […]
Update From Your Elder Council: COVID-19 Cases
To our Brothers and Sisters at Amelia Baptist Church, COVID is here to stay. We cannot predict the future, only comment on our present reality. We want to remain helpful, transparent and prayerful as we continue to gather together for corporate worship. In the last 4 weeks, our church family has experienced an increased number […]
Pastor Neil: 8/5 Update
A PASTORAL LETTER TO MY DEAR FRIENDS: “I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth” (Ps. 121:1-2). Six months ago the pandemic intruded on the peace of our lives. And we are all aware that it has hit […]
Pastor Neil: 7/29 Update
A PASTORAL LETTER TO MY DEAR FRIENDS: I just finished reading an article entitled, “Physical Presence is a Spiritual Gift” by David Kakish on the “Gospel Coalition website. His text was taken from Paul’s introduction to the church in Rome. For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift […]
Pastor Neil: 6/25 Update
A PASTORAL LETTER TO MY DEAR FRIENDS To help you make the important decision as to when you may worship with us in person, we continue to let you know about the attendance on Sunday mornings. Last Sunday there were 80 at 9 a.m. and 110 at 10:45 a.m. The increase was due, in […]
Pastor Neil: 5/29 Update
A PASTORAL LETTER TO MY DEAR FRIENDS: Well, this coming Sunday will be our third week worshiping together both online and in person. We had about 60 people present at 9 a.m. last Sunday and about 100 at the 10:45 a.m. worship service. Interestingly, the more that are present in person, the less who […]
Pastor Neil: 5/21 Update
A PASTORAL LETTER TO MY DEAR FRIENDS: Last week was my first pastoral letter concerning reopening our worship services. It was a blessing to worship together again with those who were comfortable in attending our services. We had about 70 people present at 9 a.m. and about the same number at 10:45 a.m. It was a joy to know […]