We welcome you to First Shiloh Baptist Church of Augusta, Georgia where the Rev. Michael A. Ford, Sr. is our Pastor. We are the little church that sits on the hill with outstretched arms where everybody is somebody! Please feel free to join us for worship anytime our doors are opened!
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In light of our open doors for your worship experience, we want you to know that we are making every effort to keep our members and guests safe. We encourage the use of face masks, but it is not required.
You can reach back to any of our previously recorded services through this link. We are glad that you are rejoicing with us and we will continue to share this day with you in any and every way that we can.
Note: All recorded services can be viewed through this web site where you they have been posted to YouTube and FaceBook First Shiloh Baptist Church Augusta. These sermons are made for viewing on your computer, laptop, iPad, tablet, or mobile device.
See previous online sermons, in the historical online links below.
First Shiloh Baptist Church History (Summary)
The idea of First Shiloh began early in the 19th century. The plot of land on which the church now stands was given to the slaves of the community by Zemula Walker, to be used as a place of worship. In June 1835 the slaves were permitted to organize themselves as an Association of Worshippers. In 1855 the tract of land was sold to Walter Towner. Towner was instructed to let the slaves continue using the church plot as a place of worship free from any charges. In 1863 Bristow Buggs a trusted slave of Towner, was in possession of the tract of land until his owner returned to this country...
Welcome to our home: We could not have made it for more than 188 years without Christ. Our members thank you for visiting with us. We encourage you to join us for worship whenever you find our doors open. See the FSBC Calendar for upcoming events.
In response to all that is happening in our world. I offer this:
Standfast and seek God's word.
COVID-19: A Prayer For Our World
God, You alone are worthy of honor, glory, and praise. With You, we can overcome every storm—including the global impact COVID-19 is having on our world. Right now, we are asking You to:
- Heal those who are sick and protect those who are not.
- Give our leaders extra wisdom as they navigate this pandemic and economic uncertainty.
- Strengthen Your global Church. Reveal to us how we can partner together to reach the needs of those around us.
- Calm our fears. Fill us with Your hope, joy, and peace as we continue to trust in You.
- Use this pandemic to pave the way for spiritual renewal. We want Your glory, power, and healing to be on display.
Come, Lord Jesus, come.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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