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PARTICIPATE! Join a study group this summer!

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FAMILY PICNICSRegister today!

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GUEST SPEAKERS this summer

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GUEST SPEAKERS this summer

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MAPTrip to Brunswick

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BUILDING BRIDGES

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SUMMER CHOIRKeep on Keeping on

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YOU’LL GET THROUGH THIS

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FELLOWSHIPFrom the Board

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GET CONNECTED

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SUMMERCalendar

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INSERT: Ladies Tea

The 23rd Psalmist affirms: “I will fear no evil….” What fears do you fight? All of us fight one fear or another. The totally fearless person is a foolhardy person. Children get into danger because they have not learned to be fearful of consequences. Fears that control us can become phobias which have to be treated professionally. We fear negative possibilities. We fear making the wrong decisions. We fear making a fool of ourselves or losing the regard of people we want to respect us. We fear depression and despair. We fear pain, physical harm, disease, or death. We fear loss of the ability to function freely, to live comfortably, to succeed in life, in work, in our expectations. The valley of the shadow of death stands for everything that would seek to destroy the purpose and plan of Christ to give us life in all its fullness. It is not only death we fear, the dread of nothingness or extinction, it is fear of being alone. That is why we need the presence and power of the resurrected Lord, who is our Good Shepherd, to overcome our fears.

Ed Weihenmayer in Lenten Meditations for March 23 wrote: “I think often about how I will face death when it finally comes… can you be absolutely sure how you are going to face dying before it really comes? I have seen believers, who are suffering in their final days, with smiles on their faces, lifting everyone up around them, because they know where they have been and where they are going. I want to be one of them. I pray I will be one of them.”

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“I WILL FEAR NO EVIL”

Summer 2016

Ruth Etchells, former Principal of my theological seminary, St. John’s College, Durham University in England, has written this prayer on dying:

Lord, I know I am near the end:Stay with me, my Lord.I know that dying is my

last big task for you:Stay with me, my Lord.

As you have helped me in my living,

So keep me faithful in my dying:Stay with me, my Lord.

However its dread or pain may seize me,

Lassitude, chill, darkness overwhelm me,

Even as disintegrating appalls me,

Lord,Even then,

Stay with me, my Lord.

Help me, O help me, to makeAn offering of it to you,

O Lord of my death as well as my life.

O Christ my Lord, O Jesus my Lord,

Give me a holy death.

(Just As I Am, p.171)

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PARTICIPATE ... Join a Bible Study Group!

As the new Chair of Christian Education at the Chapel, I want to tell you the great opportunities we will offer during the Summer and Fall 2016.

Many of you are involved in CBS and other Bible studies during the school year, so while you have time off from those studies I invite you to

drop-in on one of the classes meeting at our Chapel all year long, with the exception of the month of June.

We have two ladies’ studies available. One on Mondays learning about God’s Providence, and one on Thursdays studying The Finished Work of Christ. Both of these groups meet from 10:30a to 12:00 noon. We also have a class on Wednesday evenings for all adults studying the book of Romans. This group meets from 6:30 to 8:00p.

We are proud to announce that we have a new Sunday School Facilitator joining us in September. Sally Ericksen will lead a twelve- week study entitled: WHO IS THE HOLY SPIRIT? This class will meet between our Sunday services, at 10:30a, starting September 11. The Holy Spirit is a very important part of the Trinity of God, yet so many Christians do not know who He is or what He does. We hope you will join this wonderful study introducing the Holy Spirit to you. It will answer many questions about His work in us and through us.

I pray that you will join one of the wonderful Bible studies offered here at the Chapel. You will always be most welcome. All materials are available in the Chapel office.

At the conclusion of the Jeremiah study in March, class members were asked to select, from the Life Guide Study List, three studies they would like as the focus of our next Ladies’ Tuesday Class. The majority chose WOMEN OF THE

OLD TESTAMENT by Gladys Hunt.

After previewing the study guide, it is clear they have made a great choice. Why study Old Testament Women?

Jan SmithChair, Christian Ed Sally Ericksen

Our Tuesday classes for men and women, led by Pastor Ted and Millie Stevenson, respectively, will resume on Tuesday, September 6 at 11:00a.

Millie Stevenson

Consider the following: 1. These women demonstrated their simple faith in God

and the kind of courage God honors. The strength and weakness of these characters is the same today as it was then.

2. These women had amazing freedom to act, even in a suppressed environment. They made choices on behalf of others, they led people out of bondage and even rescued an entire nation.

3. These women were ordinary people that would not make headlines in any other history book but God’s. It was God who considered them important and recorded their stories for posterity.

How fortunate we are to be able in twelve one-hour sessions to benefit from the lessons they learned so many years ago. We will learn about THEIR faith and perhaps enlarge OUR spiritual lives.

Ted Schroder will facilitate a twelve week study for the men at 11:00 a.m. in the Library. Their focus will be selected Psalms. The Psalms show us how to relate to God as we pray our doubts, fears and anger. They show us how to respond to God in praise. Indeed, as Eugene Peterson, the author of the study guide writes, “We use the Psalms to present ourselves before God as honestly and thoroughly as we are able.” The Study Guide will be available in the Chapel office. Mark your calendars, gentlemen. Our Tuesday men’s group always enjoys their time together in fellowship.

Pastor Ted Schroder

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FAMILY SUMMER PICNICSRegister in the Narthex or call Beth!

June 1: Dick Grillo> We first met Dick Grillo in December 2015 when he was the guest speaker at our Men’s Breakfast. On that Friday morning his focus was the Advent Christian Village in Dowling Park, FL. Mr. Grillo serves as Senior Director of Community and Church Outreach at the Village, a wonderful retirement community. It was, by all accounts, an interesting presentation about an extremely inviting community. But for our June picnic, we won’t be hearing too much about ACV! Besides beging a good organizer, Dick is a musician and a storyteller; an entertainer of the highest caliber! We’ll be hearing stories and singing songs at this picnic! Get ready for an entertaining hour followed by a delicious meal and lots of wonderful Christian fellowship!

July 6: DOUBLE FEATURE!Roger Moore> Roger Moore is a member of our congregation. He may have taken your photo for our Chapel website directory. But maybe you didn’t know this about Roger ... During World War II Roger was in the Navy. He volunteered for some “prolonged and hazardous duty in some war theatre that was unknown,” to him. It turned out the special duty was in the interior of CHINA, specifically Shanghai. Roger took lots of photos for the Navy but he always had his Rolleiflex on hand to take photos of the locals. Roger has a wonderful website just full of his photos and you’ll see the most interesting ones before lunch at our July 6 family picnic. Roger’s website address is: http://www.rogermoorephotographer.com/hongkong.htm

July 6: Jennifer St. Clair> Perhaps you recognize new Chapel member, Jennifer St. Clair. Recently Jennifer played several pieces on the piano as gathering music before the first service. And you might remember the wonderful article she wrote for our March edition of Footprints. What you might not know, Ms. St. Clair is an award winning composer and performer! On a whim I decided to see what I could learn about Jennifer on the internet. To my great suprise and pleasure I found her website. As you visit her site you are treated to a beautiful, peaceful piano piece ... I’m sure it is Jennifer in the recording. Visit her site and find a moment of serenity as you listen to her play. Of course, for this, our 4th of July Picnic, Jennifer has promised piano selections of a patriotic nature! http://www.jenniferstclair.com

All of our summer family picnics will begin with a program at 11:00a. Lunches will be catered ($10 per plate) and served buffet style at noon. Please let us know you will be there! Sign the sheet posted in the Narthex or call Beth, Chapel Secretary. (277-4414)

Our picnics provide a wonderful venue for inviting someone new to the Chapel.

August 3: Peck Community Center Ensemble> For a final family picnic of the summer we have invited the Peck Community Center Ensemble, an a cappella vocal group. At its core, this group formed to promote spirituals. Today their repertoire also includes traditional gospel and “oldies” in the R&B, Soul, Blues and Jazz genres. Through the years, the ensemble’s membership has included the vocal talents of more than a dozen women who share an inextricable cultural link to the African American musical experience. Founded in December 1993 by Nanette Autry, the ensemble originated as a tribute to the Southside Fernandina Beach, FL neighborhood and extended social community that formed in response to the leadership of educator Professor William H. Peck. The Peck Community Ensemble features the following vocalists: founder and director Nanette Autry, Angela Green, Altamease Holmes, Melita Hubbard, Glenda Jenkins, Janice Mote and Eva Thompson.

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GUEST SPEAKERSAn Interesting Summer Awaits

Chaplain Jim TippinsSenior ChaplainBaptist NassauPreaching June 5 August 7

Jim worked in congregational ministry and as a volunteer chaplain for 37 years. He helped establish several community-wide benevolence ministries, HIV/AIDS support programs and Clinical Pastoral Education centers in Greenville and Anderson, South Carolina. A native of Brunswick, GA, Jim has his B.A in Psychology from West Georgia College, Carrolton, GA (1974) and Master of Divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY (1970). He currently serves as Senior Chaplain at Baptist Medical Center here on the island. Rev. Tippins has spoken many times from the pulpit of this Chapel. Welcome back Jim!

Doug has a most interesting background that includes service as a U.S. Marine Harrier Pilot and time as an FBI Special Agent. But his strong desire was to help others so in 1994 his path led him to a career as a Missionary Evangelist and Men’s Conference Speaker. He founded HisLight International

Doug McCaryHisLight International MinistriesSpeaking July 17

Ministries with three goals: equip believers to live out the principles of praying, caring and sharing: encourage the global church in evangelism and discipleship; and empower radically committed men to serve Christ. Learn more about Doug and HisLight Ministries at: http://hislight.org

Father John Eason is a retired Anglican priest, and is the Rector (Pastor) Emeritus of St. Barnabas Anglican Church in Jacksonville. After 21 years in the insurance business, John felt God’s call to ordained ministry, and receiving his Masters in Divinity from Virginia Theological Seminary in 1997. He and his wife Terry have been married 43 years. They have two married daughters, two great sons-in-law, and six wonderful grandchildren. Visit the St. Barnabas website at:

http://www.stbarnabasanglican.com

Father John EasonSt. Barnabas Anglican ChurchSpeaking July 10

In July I will be taking a mini-sabbatical to reflect upon the next five years for the direction of the Chapel and my own future. I will be using GOD DREAMS: 12 VISION TEMPLATES FOR FINDING AND FOCUSING YOUR CHURCH’S FUTURE by Will Mancini and Warren Bird to guide my prayerful reflections. As our Chapel Governing Board and staff seek to look ahead it is necessary to develop a simple and powerful plan that will bring energy and focus to our ministry. I will be looking at our long-range vision to accelerate our leadership team’s ability to find complete agreement in the Spirit regarding the future of the ministry of the Chapel. I need some time for prayer to seek the guidance of the Lord for our future. I will also

Pastor Ted SchroderSenior PastorAmelia Plantation ChapelPreachingJune 12, 19 & 26July 3Returning September 4

use the time to do some background reading for future preaching. Please keep me in your prayers during this time. I will be preaching at Roaring Gap Chapel, NC on July 31and taking the month of August for vacation.

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GUEST SPEAKERSAn Interesting Summer Awaits

Reverend Dan McNearney holds a Master’s of Divinity Degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. Dan has led many short-term mission teams to places like Mexico and East Africa, mobilizing churches in North America and developing mission initiatives overseas. Recently Dan has turned his attention to Islam, starting a successful group in the northern suburbs of Chicago, focused on the study of Islam.

Rev. Dan McNearneyPresbyterian Frontier FellowshipSpeaking August 21 http://newsfromthefrontier.com/?page_id=32

Dr. Rick Marks, a national authority on marriage and family, was the guest speaker at our March 2016 Men’s Breakfast. Dr. Marks is a Licensed Professional Counselor and an ordained minister holding a Ph.D. in Psychology and Counseling, a Masters of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy and an M.A. in Religious Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Find out more about Dr. Rick on his website:

Dr. Rick MarksVP of Live the Life MinistriesSpeaking August 28 http://www.richardmarksphd.com

Dr. Ryan Reeves taught a Sunday class on the Gospel of Mark at the Chapel in September of 2012. Dr. Reeves is a full-time member of the faculty at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Jacksonville. He holds a B.A. from Samford, University, his Master of Divinity from Reformed Theological Seminary and his Ph. D. in Tudor Evangelicalism from the University of Cambridge. Learn more about Gordon-Conwell at their website:

Dr. Ryan ReevesGordon-Conwell JaxSpeaking August 14 http://www.gordonconwell.edu/jacksonville/

Pastor Jim Wood is passionate about sharing the gospel. He wrote his first sermon at 9 preached at 15 and has been preaching and teaching the Bible, whenever possible, for 40 years. Jim is founder and Executive Director of Wears Valley Ranch, a home and school for children from families in crisis supported by the Chapel’s outreach. Pastor Wood last spoke at the Chapel in 2012. Visit the Wears Valley Ranch located in Sevierville, Tennessee, on their

Pastor Jim WoodExecutive DirectorWears Valley RanchSpeaking July 31

Alan Cellamare has been an advocate for theological seminary education for many years. He is committed to enabling those who are called to Christian ministry to obtain the training they need. Lately he has given his energy to assisting the church in Nigeria to find the resources they need through the work of West Africa Theological Seminary in Lagos, Nigeria, which is fast becoming the largest city in Africa, and one of the largest in the world.

Alan CellamareInternational Director, Friends of WATSSpeaking July 24 Learn more about this ministry at: http://www.wats.edu.ng

website at: www.wvr.org.

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THE BODY OF CHRISTTrip to Brunswick

Dear Janet (Kolar) and Ed (Weihenmayer),

Thank you so much for arranging yesterday’s de-pack! This was an unusual project since typically we’re assembling Medical Missions Packs, but with the inventory just from one supplier, everyone’s help yesterday saved us days of staff time, and potential delay in getting vital items out to those in need.

Amelia Plantation Chapel has been such a blessing to MAP over the years, and we are thrilled that everyone yesterday got right into the work we do globally and also in the U.S. as well. In fact, through your time, talent and treasure (as Steve mentioned yesterday), you are even helping us serve locally since - as we launch our domestic medicines program - we intend to provide medicines to clinics that serve indigent workers who don’t have access to quality healthcare. We have worked in Glynn County but we are now also working with a major funder to look at expanding the program into other GA counties, and then gradually to other states! This program has the potential to provide medicines and supplies to literally thousands of medically

indigent people who live in our own communities.

Too, with APC support, we are able to provide employment to approximately 40 local residents, volunteer opportunities to many folks, churches, schools, colleges, government workers and service clubs from Glynn County and from beyond as well!

I was so honored to participate in yesterday’s hard work which I don’t get to do too often. I felt honored to be part of such an amazing mission that has done so much for so many for more than 61 years! And to think that we can help people here feel like they’re helping someone in need in another part of the world, it makes one’s heart swell. As Christians, we are called to serve whether it’s abroad or right in our own backyards, and I’m glad that MAP can provide that for so many.

Finally, PLEASE thank everyone again who came yesterday – I hope they were as blessed as we were!

In His Service, Deborah

Medical Assistance Program International

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There are billions of people in the world who have not yet heard the Good News. Many of them are in countries that are closed to Christianity, so how do we Christians reach them? One Chapel ministry translates the Bible into local languages, others send foreign missionaries to introduce the Bible and Jesus to local people, and still others train local leaders to be evangelists within their own countries. Global Media Outreach has a different approach, using the rapid spread of cell phone technology to reach searchers in relative safety in many of the ‘darkest’ countries.

In developing countries, cell phones are generally available at costs, much less than those in the U.S. Sometimes they only cost one dollar, with a similar low monthly fee, because marketing groups subsidize it. Many individuals have them, over 5 billion! And many, knowing something is missing from their lives, want to explore the teachings and beliefs of the kind, gentle, sinless prophet named Jesus, who loved and cared for all those in need. Previously, there was no good way, but now, through GMO, they can do this by accessing information about God and Jesus in the privacy of their own home. On Sunday, June 12 Allan Beeber of GMO will offer

THANK YOUEd Weihenmayer

(Outreach Chair), for all of the wonderful

articles about the Chapel’s Outreach

a MINUTE for MISSIONS during both morning worship services. Meet Allan during our time of coffee and fellowship in Fellowship Hall between services. Have a cup of coffee, a yummy snack and then stick around to learn more about this intriguing evangelistic ministry.

You will be able to track GMO activity “live” during the time we meet. And the numbers are staggering.

~30,000 people will make contact with GMO, 10,000 will be pursuing dialogue with cell phone missionaries in their local tongues, and 3,000 will commit their lives to Christ. Not bad for 40 minutes. That translates to 350 million Gospel exposures on the GMO site annually, and 35 million indicated decisions for Christ. Hear more about this revolutionary technology from Allan Beeber of GMO, which is being used to bring seekers to the Cross of Calvary.

FRONTIER FELLOWSHIPBuilding Bridges Between Christians and Muslims

Seminar Monday, August 22 Christian Response to Islamic

“Aggression”Rev. Dan McNearney

Keynote Speaker9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Fellowship Hall

Muslim extremists have just killed 20 people in a terrorist attack in Europe. A home-grown ISIS sympathizer has just killed 4 people in the U.S. in the name of Allah. Muslims have just become the majority of the city counsel, and are trying to implement Sharia Law.

How are Christians supposed to react to these unwelcome acts?

Rev. Dan McNerney of the Presbyterian Frontier Fellowship has a lifetime of experience building bridges between Christians and Muslims in Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Chicago, and in numerous places across the U.S. He has spoken at the Chapel previously to across-the-board acclaim.

Come hear his analysis and message in Fellowship Hall on Monday, August 22, from 9:00a to 1:30p. Lunch is included. More details to follow later but put this event on your calendar now. Questions: call Ed Weihenmayer at 321-1938.

Matthew 28:18-2018 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.

And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

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CHOIR TO KEEP ON KEEPING ONWhere Words Fail, Music Speaks

Now that the Cantata is behind us, the full Chapel Choir will observe its well-deserved mid-year break -- yielding to a smaller, but no less-dedicated group of singers who will contribute to many summer Sunday services. Unlike some churches, ours is not a professional choir. We sing as a group for the pleasure of providing glorious sound dedicated to our Heavenly Father. In our Chancel Choir there are countless octogenarians, nonagenarians and even a few who have reached their centennial year!

Danish author Hans Christian Andersen wrote insightfully in The Writing on the Wall: “Where words fail, music speaks.” Andersen

is probably best known for his fairy tales. However, he did have a musical background and in later years produced opera librettos for the Danish and German stage. He was a well-informed listener and

reflected on the music of his age. He recognized the limitation of verbal expression and wrote extensively about music as a way of communicating.

What is it about beautiful melodies, well crafted harmony and engaging rhythms that lift us high and help us through life’s trials and tribulations? Music has not only the power to awe, but also to sooth someone in an emotional crisis.

Some of us have had years of choral singing, others less so. The experience came early for me. My brother and I were beside our grandmother as she gently stroked the keys of our upright piano. Her fingers were gnarled with osteoarthritis

and her eyes so clouded she could barely see the notes. So she played from memory her favorite piece – Schutz’s ... Praise to God Who Reigns Above.

Many of us with smiles of resignation have a well-worn expression —“Growin’ old ain’t for sissies!” But, when we look outside our sheltered existence, we might see a familiar character from “yester-year” — Dick Van Dyke. We fondly remember our introduction to him on film and happily recall the stodgy old banker, Mr. Dawes, in Mary Poppins as he sang out lustily Fidelity Fiduciary Bank. Then later we viewed him in Chitty, Chitty Bang Bang as Caractacus Pott, an eccentric down-on-his luck inventor of a weird home-made car.

To Van Dyke, the “bottom line” pronounced on his 89th birthday — and maintained through his senior years — has been, “getting old is not a prescription for acting old.” His life philosophy is humorously treated in a 2015 biography written with Todd Gold. The central theme for Keep Moving, and Other Tips and Truths About Aging was to emphasize the point that it’s a healthy thing to “embrace the moment, and unleash one’s inner child.” Van Dyke co-authored the book as he entered his ninth decade.

For those who enjoy singing, we invite you to add your voices to the Choir over the next three months. In this way we will joyfully add to each Sunday’s spiritual message. We’ll remember past accomplishments and look forward to future challenges. Most of our musical contributions will be sacred and serious; yet we expect to maintain life’s lighter moments with joyful pieces.

WELCOME to our NEW WRITERBill Hilles

Choir MemberMonthly Contributor

During the summer months the choir will rehearse on Sunday mornings at 8:00 a.m. in the Choir Room.

Won’t you join us?

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Will this terrible situation ever end? I’m worried and afraid. I can’t take it any more. These are common pleas expressed by those enduring pain, anguish and stress. Max Lucado offers

much-needed practical wisdom, comfort, encouragement, and hope to help you get through the dark times.

The author shares the trials of Joseph, who, as a young boy, was abandoned to a deep, dark pit by his brothers. The story got much worse before it got better as he endured starvation, enslavement, and imprisonment. The Bible tells us however, that Joseph never gave up, never became bitter, and never sought revenge. Because of his faithfulness and complete trust in God, later in life Joseph became the second most powerful man of his generation.

Comparing Joseph’s story to ours, the author compellingly illustrates scriptural references reminding us that God is in control; there is real purpose beyond our pain, and our greatest trials and worst mistakes can be the launching pad into our destiny.

“You’ll get through this.It won’t be painless. It won’t be quick.But God will use this mess for good.

Don’t be foolish or naïve.But don’t despair either.With God’s help, you’ll get through this.”

Max Lucado, in his down-to-earth style, applies Joseph’s experiences to ours, showing us that God will carry us through our suffering, not just to survive, but to find our true calling in His divine plan.

**Antoinette led a Sunday Class discussion of this Max Lucado book during the winter months, 2-15.

NOTE: You will be pleased to know that our Chapel Library is the home of many books of fiction, all donated by members who enjoyed them. This is a good place to start for your beach or balcony reading this summer. Come by and be surprised by our selection!

THANK YOUCarol Ann McKayfor the wonderful

book reviews!

YOU’LL GET THROUGH THISBy Max Lucado

The Guild of Deacons is honored to host the Summer Picnics this year. Don Edwards, Associate Pastor of Music and Pastoral Care has assembled outstanding and talented individuals to perform at each of the picnics.

What a blessing it will be to enjoy these programs with very talented performers and then socialize with members while eating great food! This is also a great opportunity to invite friends and neighbors who are searching for a church.

The Mission of the Deacon Ministry is to serve others with care, compassion and prayer. The Chapel is so fortunate to have members willing to volunteer for this ministry and we are exceedingly thankful for all the work Deacons are doing for our congregation.

Please take a minute to thank your Deacon.

Guild of Deacons Hosts our Summer Family Picnics Feed My Sheep

Feed my sheep with my living word for through my word the blind shall see, the lame shall leap with joy, and the bonds of the prisoners shall be loosed. The night shall become as day and death shall be swallowed up by life.

Send forth my word and they shall be healed, nor shall they hunger or thirst. Hope and joy shall be restored to the needy and all creation shall sing a triumphant song.

I am coming and it shall be soon with a myriad host. A new heaven and a new earth shall be created by my word, and there shall be no more darkness nor sin, nor death. All creation shall be made whole through my word which gives life in true abundance.

I have filled you with my living word, which contains the light, to go forth to all people, so that they shall seek to find the way to eternal life in me. Abide in me and send forth my word and you shall see all these things fulfilled. THANK YOU

Janet McGuganfor your monthly

words of inspiration

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A near-record crowd of fifty-three men, both Chapel members and from the Amelia Island community, gathered at the monthly Men’s Breakfast on this pleasant morning to fill plates with great food and hear from well-known song-writer and performer, Smoky Coe. As usual, the team of Joe Marasco, Bo Duffy, Don Boyd and Tom Basore produced an abundant meal (scrambled eggs, ham, grits, English muffins and fruit) – so much that most of us believed we could skip lunch! One of these days, local restaurants are sure to mount a protest about unfair competition when they learn that the Chapel serves such a repast for only $5.

Associate Pastor Don Edwards opened with a prayer and introduced Smoky Coe’s son, Steve, who then introduced his dad. Born in Texas ranch country, Smoky got his first guitar at age 10, began to play in a band at age 14 and has been a vital part of the music scene ever since. He was raised to be a convinced Christian and gospel music always has been important in his devotion to composing and performing country music. He spent most of his life around Charlotte, NC then retired from his employment with Ford Motor Company and moved to Fernandina Beach with members of his family. Other Chapel members may greet Smoky just about every Sunday at the 9:15a service.

We learned something of the way the music business works from Smoky’s remarks. For a composer’s music to be heard in anything but that composer’s

MAY MEN’S BREAKFASTNext Men’s Breakfast: September 9

Alan

personal live performance, a music publisher contract is essential. Budding song-writers find it difficult to be taken under a publisher’s wing, one reason being that unsolicited songs sent to a publisher are usually returned unopened. This is because of the publisher’s fear of litigation, based on the claim: “You stole my song!” Similarly, music that is not recorded under contract is doomed to be heard generally only in a live performance.

All the business connections required for a song-writer’s music to reach a wide audience mean that a lot of people get a piece of the pie. It is not easy to earn a living composing songs when, for example, publishers take 50% of the sales income!

Smoky finished up by performing a tune he wrote for the Fernandina Farmer’s Market and then by urging us all to join him in singing Old Rugged Cross. It was a fine conclusion to a memorable breakfast visit from an interesting, remarkable, and admirable gentleman.

Ed Weihenmayer, who did a fine job of recruiting men to attend today, wrapped up the proceedings with announcements, reminding us of the summer picnic schedule, and a final prayer of thanksgiving.

THANK YOU Roger Moore, Photographer & Alan Donaldson, Writer for excellent coverage of our Men’s Breakfast! Excellent great team!Roger

Smoky Coe

NEWS FROM THE GOVERNING BOARDWe have completed plans to stain and reroof the Sanctuary. The project, approved by the Board on May 17, consists of:

• Power washing and staining of the entire Sanctuary exterior, scheduled for June 2 through 9.• Removal of existing roof shingles, replacing them with much longer lasting 50 year peel and stick shingles.

The shingles will be the same color as those they replace and should provide us with at least 40 years before they will have to be replaced. Scheduled for June 20 through July 15, assuming good weather.

• The gutters surrounding the Grebe Garden that were incorrectly installed will be replaced with larger, more effective gutters and downspouts. To be done within a month after completion of the reroofing.

Sunday services should not be affected during the project. No work will be performed on Sundays and the trash dumpster will be removed each Friday.

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COMMUNICATIONUsing technology to “Get Connected”

EmailAs the most traditional of digital channels, Chapel emails deliver important information about events, announcements and people associated with our community. In fact, many of you are reading this edition of Footprints through an email message. If you’re not receiving Chapel emails, but would like to, make sure the Chapel office has your current email address.

WebsiteThe Chapel website, located at www.ameliachapel.com, is the most robust of our communication channels. It is a digital hub for all that is the Chapel, from purpose and mission to upcoming activities, detailed events calendar, and much more. You can search for a fellow member in the Directory, or locate a spiritual book in the Library. The website offers a video overview of the Chapel, links to services and sermons, and connects to a video stream of each Sunday’s service. The website also hosts links to all the other digital communication channels for the Chapel, as indicated by the following icons.

FacebookClick the icon, then ‘Like’ the Chapel page to stay in touch with the Chapel community. This interactive social media channel allows you to

respond to posted content and share with others, plus you could make new friends by communicating here.

TwitterClick this icon to see a snapshot of Chapel happenings. If you ‘Follow’ the Chapel, you will get alerts when new content is posted, to

which you may respond and share.

LivestreamClicking this icon takes you to the Chapel’s Livestream channel, where videos of previous 9:15 Sunday Services are available for viewing.

This is also where you can view current 9:15 Sunday Services “live” if you cannot be at the Chapel on Sunday morning. While on the Livestream channel, be sure to click the green ‘Follow’ button to receive notices of the next stream of Sunday Services.

Ted’s BlogThis icon connects to Pastor Ted’s rich, thoughtful collection of writings that deliver food for the soul, mind and heart. You can also

learn more about Ted and the many books he has written.

YouTubeClick this to visit the video channel of the Chapel, where you can learn more about the Chapel and enjoy various content from

previous special performances, sermons and education classes. Click on the ‘Subscribe’ button to get alerts when new videos are added to this channel.

The Amelia Plantation Chapel is — in a very direct sense — a community. As members of this particular community, many of us often enjoy connecting with fellow Chapel members face-to-face at the Chapel during a worship service, class or fellowship event. As a Chapel family we communicate with our partners in ministry through the various outreach programs sponsored by the Chapel. Some of these programs involve direct, face-to-face connections, but, in our increasingly technological society, there are many avenues used to create and maintain a connection with fellow Chapel members. In fact, the Chapel has myriad technology channels through which we may communicate with one another, and with those beyond our Chapel community. As these channels are becoming significant conduits to enjoy and share our wonderful Chapel experience, perhaps an overview is in order.

So, embrace these digital opportunities to communicate with your Chapel community. Who knows, maybe all this technology will lead to a good, old-fashioned, face-to-face conversation!

means of connection between people or places, in particular.

THANK YOU Stan Cottle

Occasional Contributor

THE CHALLENGE:Find a way to GET CONNECTED this summer.Explore these many ways to COMMUNICATE!

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SUMMER 2016SUNDAY MORNING SCHEDULE

Summer Choir Rehearsal at 8:00aWorship at 9:15a & 11:15aCoffee Fellowship at 10:15aYouth Sunday Class at 11:30aNursery available during both services

BIBLE STUDY and PRAYER GROUPSMonday Ladies’ Group: Will continue to meet in July and August at 10:30a in the Meeting Room. This group will also meet on June 6 before taking the rest of June off.

Wednesday Evening Group:Will continue to meet in July and August at 6:30p in Fellowship Hall. This group will NOT meet during the month of June.

Thursday Adventures in Prayer Group:Will continue to meet on the first and third Monday of the month at 9:00a in the Upper Room.

Thursday Ladies’ Group:Will continue to meet in July and August at 10:30a in Fellowship Hall. This group will NOT meet during the month of June.

COMMITTEE MEETINGSExecutive Committee & Governing Board will meet on Tuesday, June 21 at 2:30p and 3:30p, respectively. They will NOT meet in July or in August.

The Guild of Deacons will not meet during the summer months. Their next meeting is Wednesday, September 18 at 11:00a in the Meeting Room.

Outreach Committee will meet at 2:00p on Thursday, June 9 in the Library.

SUMMER PICNICSJune 1 ~ Dick GrilloJuly 6 ~ Roger Moore & Jennifer St. ClairAugust 3 ~ The Peck Center Community Ensemble

*All of our Summer Family Picnics begin with entertainment at 11:00a. A catered lunch ($10) will be served at noon. Please reserve a seat on the sign-up sheet in the Narthex or call BETH at 277-4414.

GUEST SPEAKERS THIS SUMMERJune 5 ~ Chaplain Jim TippinsJune 12 ~ Allan Beeber, GMO Mission MinuteJuly 10 ~ Rector Emeritus John EasonJuly 17 ~ Doug McCaryJuly 24 ~ Alan Cellamare July 31 ~ Pastor Jim Wood August 7 ~ Chaplain Jim Tippins August 14 ~ Dr. Ryan Reeves August 21 ~ Rev. Dan McNearney August 28 ~ Dr. Rick Marks

SEMINARChristian Response to Islamic AgressionMonday, August 22 from 9:00a to 1:30p. Lunch will be served. Please reserve a seat on the sign-up sheets in the Narthex or with a call to BETH at 277-4414.

COMING IN SEPTEMBERTuesday Class for Men & Women at 11:00a starting September 6Adult Sunday Class at 10:30a starting September 11

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLOcean in Motion

June 27 - July 1 from 9:00a to 12 noon in the Upper Room. Register online through our website: www.ameliachapel.com or call BETH at 277-4414.