10/24/2021
Dear family and friends of Bell Avenue Baptist Church. Something new is coming to 5211 Bell St in Amarillo. For 55 years, since God opened the doors of this church in October 1966, God has been at work. During the time following, the Lord faithfully used this church to baptize nearly 800 believers! Countless numbers have surrendered to the ministry and been involved with mission work all around the globe. This church became a place of healing and hope for many who were hurt by other churches and the challenges of life itself. As each one healed from their hurts, God prepared new places of service for them around the globe and sent them to accomplish His kingdom work. The good news today is that God is not finished with His work at this location. In fact, He is doing something new! As God spoke through Isaiah hundreds of years ago in Isaiah 43:18-19...
“Do not remember the former things,
Nor consider the things of old.
Behold, I will do a new thing,
Now it shall spring forth;
Shall you not know it?
I will even make a road in the wilderness
And rivers in the desert.
Such is happening right now! The members of Bell Avenue Baptist, after much prayer and seeking the Lord’s will for the future, have chosen to pass the torch of ministry to a strong growing congregation that faithfully supports Baptist work and missions in North America and Internationally. As their pastor has shared, he sees their role as continuing the work God started so many years ago and to build upon the legacy of this church. This is a kingdom mindset!
A lot of changes are in progress or beginning to take shape with the facilities in preparation for a brighter future of God’s kingdom work at this location. Join us in praying for this exciting “new thing”. Thanks to all of you for your support and prayers through the years. God bless you all.
