February 9, 2025

 Welcome from Brown Chapel/Avant, Mt. Pleasant & Shiloh

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: 1Corinthians 11:23-28 - For it was handed down to me from the Lord, as I gave it to you, that the Lord Jesus, on the night when Judas was false to him, took bread, and when it had been broken with an act of praise, he said, 'This is my body which is for you: do this in memory of me." In the same way, with the cup, after the meal, he said, "This cup is the New Testament in my blood: do this, whenever you take it, in memory of me. For whenever you take the bread and the cup you give witness to the Lord's death till he comes.  If, then, anyone takes the bread or the cup of the Lord in the wrong spirit, he will be responsible for the body and blood of the Lord. But let no man take of the bread and the cup without testing himself.

Subject: A Happy Meal

• The Lord's Supper is a very special event to remember the Lord Jesus Christ.
• This meal was celebrated with Jesus and his disciples in the upper room.
• Exodus 12:13-14 - The blood will be a sign for you on the houses where you are, so that when I see the blood I will pass over you, and this plague will not fall on you to destroy you when I attack the land of Egypt. This day will become a memorial for you, and you will celebrate it as a festival to the Lord - you will celebrate it perpetually as a lasting ordinance.
• The Lord's Supper is important because:
• Remember that Jesus died for you.
• Celebrate Jesus who came into this world to save us.
• A time of proclamation 
• A time for anticipation that Jesus will be coming back one day for his people.
• A time for self- examination - we must be qualified. Are we saved, confession of sin, do we love one another, do you know Jesus in the pardon of your sins, etc.

Communion

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Thelma W.

Evelyn H.

Ginger R.

Clark M.

Sedric & Dorothy M.

Violet W.

Eddie & Marina J.

Gina L.

Rev. I. Pelton

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Closing Song:

O Happy Day

February 2, 2025 - Sermon & Winter Stew Recipe

 Welcome from Brown Chapel/Avant, Mt. Pleasant & Shiloh

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39 - Who will come between us and the love of Christ? Will trouble, or pain, or cruel acts, or the need of food or of clothing, or danger, or the sword?  As it is said in the holy Writings, Because of you we are put to death every day; we are like sheep ready for destruction.  But we are able to overcome all these things and more through his love.  For I am certain that not death, or life, or angels, or rulers, or things present, or things to come, or powers, or things on high, or things under the earth, or anything which is made, will be able to come between us and the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Subject: Holding Onto God's Unchanging Hand - Stay with the Lord?

• We live by faith and not by sight.
• We know that trouble won't last always.
• Romans 8:28 - And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
• We must stay with the Lord
• We must align ourselves with likeminded people of Christ.
• God's amazing grace and mercy and love is always available to us. No matter what you or I may go through.
• Who or what can separate us from the love of Christ?
• Romans 8:38-39 - For I am certain, that neither death, not life, nor angel, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. 
• Hebrews 13:5 - Keep your life free from the love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you."
• As Christians we will suffer persecution, but we know that Jesus our security, our hope.
• We belong to God.
• Romans 5:8 - But God has made clear his love to us, in that, when we were still sinners, Christ gave his life for us.
• Psalm 37:9 - For those who are evil will be destroyed but those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land.

                                                                February Birthdays:

                                                                        Marina J.

                                                                         

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Thelma W.

Evelyn H.

Clark M.

Ginger R.

Violet W.

Eddie & Marina J.

Gina L.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Winter Stew Recipe

Ingredients:

Ground meat

Pork roast (left over) Note: You can substitute beef roast or leave either off altogether.

2 onions diced

2 bell peppers diced

3 cloves of garlic diced

Dice 5 or 6 potatoes

2 cans of sliced carrots drained

2 cans of sweet corn drained

2 cans English peas drained

2 cans black-eyed peas drained and rinsed

1 can black beans drained and rinsed

3 bay leaves

3 cans tomato sauce

3 cans diced tomatoes 

1 can tomato paste

1 cup catsup 

Salt & pepper

• Brown ground meat in large skillet, drain and set aside
• Chop left over pork roast into small pieces
• In a large cooking pot add 1 cup of water, ground meat & chopped pork roast. Allow to boil for 15 minutes. Reduce to medium heat and add diced potatoes and all cans of tomatoes. 
• Allow to heat for another 15 to 20 minutes.  Add all other ingredients next and reduce to a simmer for 3 1/2 to 4 hours. 
• Remove from heat and set on a counter over night to steep (steeping allows the flavors to marinate together).  
• The next day remove bay leaves and simmer until heated. Serve with a hearty bread or cornbread or crackers. 

This stew can be stored in the refrigerator for several days or frozen for another time.

Enjoy!

January 25-26, 2025

 Welcome from Brown Chapel/Avant, Mt. Pleasant & Shiloh

January 25, 2025 - Winter Stew & Fellowship Saturday

We appreciate everyone who joined us. The fellowship was spirit filled and uplifting.

Prayer: Minister Dorothy M.

Scripture: Philippians 2:5 - Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus

Subject: How to Have the Mind of Christ

• We must guard our minds against the world.
• Satan is always trying to sell us "sin"
• But we have the Holy Spirit. He reminds us of scripture.
• We must listen and then put into action what the word of God says.
• A war is a prolong ordeal   a battle is short-term
• 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 - For the arms with which we are fighting are not those of the flesh, but are strong before God for the destruction of high places; Putting an end to reasonings, and every high thing which is lifted up against the knowledge of God, and causing every thought to come under the authority of Christ.
• Luke 12:29 - And do not give overmuch thought to your food and drink, and let not your mine be full of doubts.
• Lies - Satan is the father of lies. He will use God's name against us by saying that God is doing bad things to us.
• We must not doubt. We must keep the faith.
• 2 Corinthians 4:4 - The eyes of those who do not believe are made blind by Satan who is the god of this world. He does not want the light of the Good News to shine in their hearts.
•  We need to check ourselves.
• 2 Timothy 3:7 - Ever learning, and never coming to the knowledge of what is true. 
• John 3:20 - The light is hated by everyone whose acts are evil and he does not come to the light for fear that his acts will be seen. 
• Revelation 3:20 - Behold, I stand at the door and knock: if any man hears my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me, said Jesus. 
• Romans 1:28 - God allowed people who persistently rejected Him to be given over to a reprobated mind, leading them to engage in sinful actions without remorse or restraint.
• We need to renew our minds and spirits
• Romans 12:2 - And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable and perfect, will of God.

Roll Call: 

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Thelma W.

Evelyn H.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Eddie & Marina J.

Sedric & Dorothy M.

Ginger R.

Rev. I. Pelton

Clark M.

Violet W.

Rhonda L.

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

January 19, 2025

 Welcome from Brown Chapel/Avant, Mt. Pleasant & Shiloh

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-14 - And when Pharaoh came near, the children of Israel, lifting up their eyes, saw the Egyptians coming after them, and were full of fear; and their cry went up to God.  And they said to Moses, Whas there no resting-place for the dead in Egypt, that you have taken us away to come to our death in the waste land? why have you taken us out of Egypt? Did we not say to you in Egypt, Let us be as we are, working for the Egyptians? for it is better to be the servants of the Egyptians that to come to our death in the waste land.  But Moses said, Keep where you are and have no fear; now you will see today you will never see again.  The Lord will make war for you, you have only to keep quiet.

Subject: Learning to be Still

• We must be still and know that God is God. Psalm 46:10
• In these times we wonder is there a way out?  
• We need to stand still and see the salvation of the Lord.
• We should be conforming to God's plan for us.
• Romans 12:3 - Don't think too highly of yourself, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of us.
• God's ways are not our ways.  Isaish 55:8-9
• Isaiah 46:10 - God knows the end from the beginning.
• They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31
• Matthew 11:29 - Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
• Romans 8:31 - If God be for us, who can stand against us.
• On the other side of midnight, there is peace that passes all understanding; there is joy; there is eternity!
• So let us fix our eyes on Jesus who is the author and finisher of our faith. Hebrews 12:2

Invitation to Christian Discipleship - Romans 10:9

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Thelma W.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Rev. I. Pelton

Sedric & Dorothy M.

Eddie & Marina J.

Evelyn H.

Ginger R.

Clark M.

Violet W.

Gina L.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Closing Song

January 12, 2025

 Welcome from Brown Chapel/Avant, 

Mt. Pleasant & Shiloh

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-3 & verses 30-32 & Numbers 14:9 - And the Lord said to Moses, "Send men to get knowledge about the land of Canaan, which I am giving to the children of Israel; from every tribe of their fathers you are to send a man, everyone a chief among them.  And Moses sent them from the waste land of Paran as the Lord gave orders, all of them men who were heads of the children of Israel. Verses 30-32 - Then Caleb made signs to the people to keep quiet, and said to Moses, "Let us go up straight away and take this land; for we are well able to overcome it.  But the men who had gone up with him said, "We are not able to go up against the people, for they are stronger than we.  And they gave the children of Israel a bad account of the land they had been to see, saying, "This land through which we went is a land causing destruction to those living in it; and all the people we saw there are men of more than common size. Numbers 4:9 - Only, do not go against the Lord or go in fear of the people of the land, for they will be our food; their strength has been taken from them and the Lord is with us: have no fear of them. 

Subject: Choosing Faith Over Fear - Overcoming the Giants in the Land

• It is sometimes easy to be overcome with fear.
• Fear magnifies our problems and minimizes our faith.
• The promises of God are steadfast & mighty.
• So, what are we focusing on?
• Jesus said that in this world you will have trouble but I, Jesus, have overcome the world.
• Trust in the promises of God will strengthen our faith.
• We must hold on to God's promises.
• All things work together for the good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.  Romans 8:28
• God tells us that we are His own.
• Faith is a daily walk.
• Remember that the Lord is with us.
• Faith is the courage to trust God is the face of fear.
• The battle is not ours but the Lord's.

Communion Sunday

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Roll Call: 

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Evelyn H.

Eddie & Marina J.

Thelma W.

Rev. I. Pelton

Violet W.

Clark M.

Ginger R.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Closing Song:

The Battle is not ours but the Lord's

January 5, 2025 - Happy New Year Everyone

 Welcome from Brown Chapel/Avant, Mt. Pleasant & Shiloh

Happy New Year Everyone

Matthew 5:14 - Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid.

Remember, light eliminates all forms of darkness. We, as Christians carry that light which is Jesus the Christ. Let's shine our lights everywhere we travel, to everyone we meet & at all times this year and always!

A kind word is always welcome!

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24 - O God, let the secrets of my heart be uncovered, and let my wandering thoughts be tested:  See if there is any way of sorrow in me, and be my guide in the eternal way.

Subject: How To Begin This New Year

• James 4:14 - You do not know about tomorrow.  What is your life like? For you are a puff of smoke that appears for a short time and then vanishes. 
• Resolutions are always made this time of year.
• We should always include, remember and consider Christ in our resolutions.
• We must work while it's day for night comes when not man can work. John 9:4 -I must work the works of hm that sent me, while it is day: the night comes when no man can work.
• We must invite the Holy Spirit to
• John 14:26 - But the Comforter, which is the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
• John 15:5 - I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abides in me, and I in him, the same brings forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.
• 1 Samuel 13:14 - But now, your authority will not go on: the Lord, searching for a man who is pleasing to him in every way has given him the place of ruler over his people, because you have not done what the Lord gave you orders to do.
• Three things David asked of God: (1) Search my heart of Lord. Proverb 4:23 - Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it; (2) Try me and know my thoughts my God:  1 Peter 1:7 - So that the true metal of your faith, being of much greater value than gold (which, though it comes to and end, is tested by fire), may come to light in praise and glory and honor, at the revelation of Jesus Christ.  (3) Lead me in the way everlasting of Lord. Proverbs 14:12 - There is a way which seems straight before a man, but its end is the ways of death.  John 16:13 - However, when he, the Spirit of true knowledge, has come, he will be your guide into all true knowledge: for his words will not come from himself, but whatever has come to his hearing, that he will say: and he will make clear to you the things to come.

January Birthdays

Violet W.

Clark M.

Darren H.

                                            

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Thelma W.

Rev. I. Pelton

Eddie & Marian J.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Clark M.

Evelyn H.

Ginger R.

Violet W.

Rhonda L.

Invitation to Christ: Pastor Baggett

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

December 22, 2024

 Welcome from Brown Chapel/Avant, Mt. Pleasant & Shiloh

Announcement: December 29, 2024 is the last Sunday of the year. We will have a brief holiday that Sunday and see you in the new year. 

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38 - The Birth of Jesus Foretold

26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27 to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And he came to her and said, “Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.” 29 But she was much perplexed by his words and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. 30 The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31 And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus. 32 He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his ancestor David. 33 He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.” 34 Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I am a virgin?” 35 The angel said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be holy; he will be called Son of God. 36 And now, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son; and this is the sixth month for her who was said to be barren. 37 For nothing will be impossible with God.” 38 Then Mary said, “Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her.

Subject: The Magic or the Miracle of Christmas

• A miracle is something that God can do.
• When an angel appeared to Mary to tell her that she was highly favored and would conceive a child & she consented, a miracle happened.
• Using our sanctified imagination, we can possibly envision this great event has the angel said that the baby would be named Jesus.
• We know that God's Will is to be done.
• What are some miracles in the bible?
• Another miracle was the parting of the Red Sea.
• Another miracle was when Paul & Silar were in jail and the walls came tumbling down.
• Turning water into wine.
• Miracles and magic are not the same things.
•  And the Word became flesh and dwelled among us.
• Magic? ..... NO!
• The birth of Jesus was a miracle.

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Thelma W.

Sedric & Dorothy M.

Rev. I. Pelton

Willie & Bonnie T.

Ginger R.

Eddie & Marina J.

Evelyn H.

Clark M.

Violet W.

Rhonda L.

Invitation to Christian Discipleship: Pastor Baggett

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Remember, we will see you all in the new year.

December 15, 2024

 Welcome from Brown Chapel/Avant, Mt. Pleasant & Shiloh

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: John 1:1-5, 14 - In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God.  All things were made by him; and without him was not anything made that was made.  In him was life; and the life was the light of men.  And the light shines in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. (v14) And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

Subject: Getting the Christmas Story Right

• Jesus is the Word of God.
• Jesus is God in the flesh.
• Do we really understand the meaning of God becoming flesh and walking among us.
• The power, presence and prompting of the Holy Spirit is with us now.
• Philippians 2:5 - Let this mind be in you which was in Christ Jesus
• Colossians 1:19-20 - For God in full measure was pleased to be in him; Through him uniting all things with himself, having made peace through the blood of his cross; through him, I say, uniting all things which are on earth or in heaven.
• Hebrews 4:14-16 - Having then a great high priest, who has made his way through the heavens, even Jesus the Son of God, let us be strong in our faith.  For we have not a high priest who is not able to be touched by the feelings of our faith.  For we have not a high priest who is not able to be touched by the feelings of our feeble flesh; but we have one who has been tested in all points as we ourselves are tested, but without sin.  Then let us come near to the seat of grace without fear, so that mercy may be given to us, and we may get grace for our help in time of need.

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Thelma W.

Evelyn H.

Rev. I. Pelton

Violet W.

Clark M.

Ginger R.

Eddie & Marina J.

Rhonda L.

Invitation to Christian Discipleship: Pastor Baggett (John 14:6 - Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth and the life. No man comes to the Father but by me.)

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

December 8, 2024

 Welcome from Brown Chapel/Avant, Mt. Pleasant & Shiloh

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7 - Be glad in the Lord all times: again, I say, Be glad.  Let your gentle behavior be clear to all men. The Lord is near.  Have no cares; but in everything with prayer and praise put your requests before God.  And the peace of Go, which is deeper than all knowledge, will keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. 

Subject: An Advent Message of Joy

• Weeping may come in the night, but joy comes in the morning. Psalm 30:5
• Are we living or just existing? Have we lost all hope?
• We have hope, joy, faith and peace. Please keep that in mind in these troubled times.
• Remember Sarah and Abraham who had lost all hope of having a child....but God! Genesis 21
• We must rejoice in the Lord always!
• By whom this poor body of ours will be changed into the image of the body of his glory, in the measure of the working by which he is able to put all things under himself. Philippians 3:21
• In other words, at that time, we will have an extreme makeover! Hallelujah!
• Jesus said that he would never leave us or forsake us. Hebrews 13:5
• Let our gentleness be of good grace.
• We as Christians should stand strong and be steadfast in the Lord no matter what is going on in thee world.
• If God be for us, He is more than the world against us. Romans 8:31
• Philippians 4:8 - Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Communion

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Thelma W.

Ginger R.

Rev. I. Pelton

Evelyn H.

Clark M.

Violet W.

Gina L.

Rhonda L.

Invitation to Christian Discipleship: Pastor Baggett - whosoever will, may come.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

December 1, 2024

 Welcome from Brown Chapel/Avant, Mt. Pleasant & Shiloh

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-41 -You have knowledge that it was said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:  But I say to you, Do not make use of force against an evil man; but to him who gives you a blow on the right side of your face let the left be turned.  And if any man goes to law with you and takes away your coat, do not keep back your robe for him.  And whoever makes you go one mile, go with him two.

Subject: Going the Extra Mile

• We need to have peace in the valley and all over in this season of division.
• Be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.  Romans 12:2
• We must reflect the love of God.
• We must go the extra mile. This notation comes from the Jews living under the Roman regime time.
• We must live with the mind of Christ and the love of God.
• Acts of kindness are essential to live by to show others God's grace through us.
• We must hold up the blood stain banner for Christ.
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December Birthdays

Jesus Christ

Evelyn H.

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Eddie & Marina J.

Thelma W.

Clark M.

Ginger R.

Rev. I. Pelton

Violet W.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett