October 5, 2025

 Welcome to Brown Chaple/Avant, Mt. Pleasant & Shiloh

Welcome back Pastor & Mrs. Baggett for another year!

Attention: October 12, 2025 is our annual Homecoming so we will not be on that day but will see you all back here the following Sunday.

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6 - 1 Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers,

2 but whose delight is in the law of the LORD, and who meditates on his law day and night.

3 That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither— whatever they do prospers.

4 Not so the wicked! They are like chaff that the wind blows away.

5 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.

6 For the LORD watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked leads to destruction.

Subject: Choosing the Right Path

• Jeremiah 6:16 - The Lord said to his people: "You are standing at the crossroads. So consider your path. Ask where the old, reliable paths are. Ask where the path is that leads to blessing and follow it.  If you do, you will find rest for your souls." 
• We should take time to reflect on our life's decisions. 
• We should choose the right path. The path that God laid out us.
• There is the Godly path and the ungodly path.
• We must choose one or the other.
• We want to be nearer to God.
• Make a good decision.
• Be discerning.
• Don't get caught up in unsound doctrine.
• Don't become comfortable is wicked things: gossip, hatred, deceit, etc.
• We should delight in the Lord. This means to find joy in the Word; be cheerful.
• Make God's Word a priority.
• Be ye transformed by the renewing of our minds. Romans 12:2
•  Be active in the Word of God.
• Be strong, deeply rooted in the Word. The Word is spiritual nourishment to our souls and bodies.
• Be steadfast abounding in God's Word.
• Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58
• Hold onto His hand, God's unchanging hand.

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Evelyn H.

Thelma W.

Ginger R.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Eddie & Marina J.

Rev. I. Pelton

Clark M.

Violet W.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

September 28, 2025

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: John 10:10 - The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come so that they may have life and may have it abundantly.

Subject: How To Deal With Distractions

• With all the things going on in this world today, don't get distracted but focus on what God said. Look to the hills which comes your help. Psalm 121:1
• Don't allow life to distract you such as the TV, radio, podcast, your iPhone, gossip, etc.
• Satan is very busy. He goes around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.  1 Peter 5:8
• Common tactics of the enemy: distraction, lies, shiny objects.
• How does Satan distract us? He seeks to take our joy; attempts to steal our faith; Satan distracts us from studying for ourselves.
• We must study to show thyself approved unto God. 2 Timothy 2:15
• Satan seeks to make us question God.
• We must be clear about our God's purpose.  Jesus said, seek you first the kingdom of heaven; do unto others as you would have them do unto you; blessed are the peacemakers; Jesus is the good Shepard; God is love; Jesus said that we should love the Lord with all our hearts, souls and minds & your neighbor as yourself, on these to commandments hang all the law and the prophets.

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Eddie & Marina J.

Thelma W.

Evelyn H.

Ginger R.

Rev. I. Pelton

Violet W.

Clark M.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

September 21, 2025

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Psalm 145:1-3 - I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever. Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise they name for ever and ever.  Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable.

Subject: How Great Is Our God

• As human beings we can understand God but we can reviver him and his mighty power. 
• Isaiah 40:28 - Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, faint not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.
• Some have forgotten just how great God is.
• With all the new technology, we tend to forget about what and who God is. 
• John 1:3 - All things were made by God; and without him was not any thing made that was made.
• God is the only one who said, "I AM that I AM." Exodus 3:14
• God is the Alpha & Omega
• Jesus said, "I Am - the bread of life, the true vine, The light of the world, the living water, the resurrection & the life.

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Roll Call

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Thelma W.

Evelyn H.

Ginger R.

Marina J.

Violet W.

Clark M.

Gina L.

Rev. I. Pelton

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Closing Prayer

Nobody Greater

September 14, 2025

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-5 - 8 When Samuel grew old, he appointed his sons as Israel’s leaders. 2 The name of his firstborn was Joel and the name of his second was Abijah, and they served at Beersheba. 3 But his sons did not follow his ways. They turned aside after dishonest gain and accepted bribes and perverted justice.

4 So all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah. 5 They said to him, “You are old, and your sons do not follow your ways; now appoint a king to lead us, such as all the other nations have.”

Subject: Be Careful What You Ask For

• Our government has checks and balances brought about by the American Revolution.
•  However, a government can develop problems if not reined in.
• We must stand firm in our Christian beliefs.
• These are not ordinary times.
• We must remember to put and keep on the Whole Armor of God. Ephesians 6:10-18
• Watch out for dishonesty, confusion, evil speaking.
• Romans 12:2 - And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may experience what is the good and acceptable and perfect will.
• Seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6:33
• For you must not worship any other god, for the Lord, whose name is jealous, is a jealous God. Exodus 34:14
• To live by the sword is to die by the sword. Matthew 26:52
• Psalm 24 - The earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.

2 For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods.

3 Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place?

4 He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.

5 He shall receive the blessing from the Lord, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.

6 This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. Selah.

7 Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.

8 Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle.

9 Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.

10 Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory. Selah.

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Eddie & Marina J.

Thelma W.

Evelyn H.

Ginger R.

Violet W.

Rev. I. Pelton

Clark M.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Closing Song:

I Go To The Rock

September 7, 2025

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10 - But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people of his own, so that you may proclaim the virtues of the one who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.  You once were not a people, but now you are God's people.  You were shown no mercy, but now you have received mercy.

Subject: The Shift - Part 3

• Obedience is better than sacrifice. 1 Samuel 15:22
• If you find yourself going down the wrong path, make a shift or change to God's path.
• Our God has all power. We must remember this in all situations.
• Jesus walked among the common people.
• Jesus came to appeal to the masses of people.
• Jesus believes in forgiveness and truth. He believes in salt and light.
• Being a chosen people, the following are some things to think about.
• The kingdom of God is our focus. 
• Seek you first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6:33
• We must be discerning in this world of today.
• We must put on the whole armor of God. Ephesians 6:10-18
• Be kind to the most vulnerable.
• Use your light to shine positively, lovingly, kindly, in the name of Jesus Christ!

Invitation to Cristian Discipleship

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Roll Call: 

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Eddie & Marina J.

Evelyn H.

Thelma W.

Ginger R.

Clark M.

Rev. I Pelton

Violet W.

Gina L.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

August 24, 2025

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: 1 Peter: 9-10 - But you are a special people, a holy nation, priests and kings, a people given up completely to God, so that you may make clear the virtues of him who took you out of the dark into the light of heaven.  In the past you were not a people, but now you are the people of God: then there was no mercy for you, but now mercy has been given to you.

Subject: The Shift - Part 2

• A shift is simply a change in direction.
• Israelites were God's chosen people.
• Obedience is better than sacrifice. 1 Samuel 15:22
• The Gentiles are the branch of God's chosen. Romans 11:11-31
• The shift is also a detour from a dangerous path.
• We must be transforms in the renewing of our mines. Romans 12:2
• We must be influenced by Jesus and not Satan.
• We must be shaped by the Master's hand (Jesus).
• Don't be jealous of anyone or anything.
• Zealots were people who advocated for armed revolts against those who opposed them. But Jesus rebuked them. He was not intimidated.
• Be care for your surrounding and discerning of others.

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Dorothy M.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Eddie & Marina J.

Evelyn H.

Rev. I. Pelton

Ginger R.

Thelma W.

Violet W.

Clark M.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Closing Song:

You Must Be Born Again

August 17, 2025

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10 - But you are a special people, a holy nation, priests and kings, a people given up completely to God, so that you may make clear the virtues of him who took you out of the dark into the light of heaven.  In the past you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; then there was no mercy for you, but now mercy has been given to you.

Subject: The Shift

• A shift is a slight change in direction.
• In this chapter verse 9, we see that the people are a chosen generation that is obedient.
• Exodus 19:5 - Now therefore, if you will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then you shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine.
• We must take the road less traveled.
• We must understand that not "my" will, but God's will be done!
• Be careful of information overload. Don't get caught up with today's news & gossip.
• We must stay in the Word of God.
• We must shift away from the influence of Satan.
• We must follow Jesus on his path. We are a work in progress.
• The Potter is still molding us in His image.

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Eddie & Marina J.

Rev. I. Pelton

Evelyn H.

Ginger R.

Thelma W.

Violet W.

Clark M.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

August 10, 2025

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-9 - Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he cares for you.  Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion walks about seeking whom he may devour; Whom resist steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.   Philippians 2:6-11 - Make my joy complete by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in harmony and of one mind;  Doing nothing through envy of through pride, but with low thoughts of self, let everyone take others to be better than himself;  Not looking everyone to his private good, but keeping in mind the things of others.  Let this mind be in you which was in Christ Jesus,  To whom, though himself in the form of God, it did not seem that to take for oneself was to be like God;  But he made himself as nothing, taking the form of a servant, being made like men;  And being seen in form as a man, he took the lowest place, and let himself be put to death, even the death of the cross. For this reason God has put him in the highest place and has given to him the name which is greater than every name;  So that at the name of Jesus every knee may be bent, of those in heaven and those on earth and those in the underworld,  And that very tongue may give witness that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Subject: Searching for Humility

• We are not just me, myself and I.
• We must have humility in ourselves and have a loving spirit towards others.
• Jesus's life was humility. He was a living example for all of us.
• His humility was the way to our salvation.
• Humility is not a weakness.
• God gives grace to the humble.
• Humility is the soil of which the fruit of the spirit grows.  Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
• Don't become prideful. 
• Pride showed up in the Garden of Eden & has been around for a very long time.
• Proverbs 16:18 - Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
• Satan was so prideful that he thought to be more than God.
• In search of humility: humble & submit ourselves before God.
• Proverbs 3:5-6 - Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him and he will make your paths straight.
• We must stand firm on your faith and be in the will of God.
• Resist the devil.
• Study to show thyself approved unto God. 2 Timothy 2:15
• Be ready at all times.

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Communion

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Dorothy M.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Eddie & Marina J.

Thelma W.

Rev. I. Pelton

Everlyn H.

Ginger R.

Clark M.

Rhonda L. 

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

August 3, 2025

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 - For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:  (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. 

Subject: How To Concur Our Strongholds

• We are of the flesh but the war is spiritual
• Our weapons come from God.
• We must be obedient to Christ. 
• Be careful of what we say and do.
• Proverbs 23:7 - What a man thinks in his heart, so is he.
• Don't be gaslighted by anyone.
• Gaslighting - manipulating using psychological methods into questioning their own sanity or powers of reasoning.
• The world's problems have many gaslighting situations. We must be discerning in all situations, staying on the path of Christ.
• Foothold - a strong position from which further advances or progress may be made.
• Ephesians 4:26-27 - Be angry without doing wrong; let not the sun go down on your wrath; and do not give way to the Evil One.
• A foothold can easily be a stronghold.
• We must resist temptations, false facts, etc.
• We shall know the truth and the truth shall make us free. John 8:32
• All to Jesus we must surrender.
• Stay in the Word and pray to God for understanding.

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

August Birthdays:

Rhonda L.

Ginger R.

Darvin J.

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Dorothy M.

Thelma W.

Evelyn H.

Eddie & Marina

Ginger H.

Clark M.

Violet W.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Rev. Baggett

July 27, 2025

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:20 Now the time came when Hannah, being with child, gave birth to a son; and she gave him the name Samuel, Because, she said, I made a prayer to the Lord for him.

Subject: And It Came to Pass

• If God said it, then He will do it.
• Faith comes by hearing and hearting by the Word of God.
• Hannah means in the bible, grace or gracious.
• Elkanah means in the bible, acquired by God.
• Have we ever been in a situation where if something could go wrong, it would?
• Things are going to go wrong in this earthly world. Satan it always busy, stealing, killing and destroying.
• Hannah wept bitterly that she had not had a child. But God had a plan.
• Hannah prayed until God heard her/
• P-  U-  S-  H  Pray until something happens!
• Samuel means in the bible, God has heard.
• We must wait on the Lord in all things. For only God can help.
• We must surrender to God and not bargain. 
• Isaiah 40:28-31 - Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that he everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, faints not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding. He gives power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increases strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall utterly fall: But 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.
• Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. Psalm 30:5

Invitation to Christian Discipleship 

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Evelyn H.

Thelma W.

Dorothy M.

Ginger R.

Rev. I. Pelton

Eddie & Marina J.

Violet W.

Clark M.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett