Amelia Baptist Church will hold a pre-Christmas celebration on Saturday at 5 p.m. (doors open at 4 p.m.) with food and gospel music at the Amelia Veterans Center, located at 16440 Five Forks, Road, Amelia.

The New Testament, Blessed Choir and Evangelist Dr. Wendy Lyle Jones and daughters will provide music. Dr. Jones will be worship leader and the Rev. Hilda Foster will speak on “Jesus’ Birthday.” All are invited.