January 4, 2026

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

Happy New Year!

Psalm 34 - I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall be continually in my mouth....

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: John 15:4-5 - Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me.  Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.

Subject: What Happens When We Leave Out of Our Lives

• How are we to survive without Jesus?!
• Jesus is the true vine.
• Jesus is our provider, our power source, our protecter. 
• Jesus is the center of our joy.
• Branches are the ones who confess that Jesus is their savior.
• Our love connection is God through Jesus Christ, His son.
• What happens when we leave Jesus out of our lives?
• We are excluding prayer from our lives, loving others, etc. 
• This never ends well.
• Self-reliance is not good. It leads to more stress, exhaustion, wrong directions in life.
• Leaving Jesus out of our decisions, lives, etc. We start to compromise, our pride starts to take over.
• We must lead not on our own understanding.  Proverbs 3:5-6   
• We think that we are in control of our lives but this is totally wrong.
• The danger of the last days - 2 Timothy 3:1-9
• Without Jesus in our lives, we have nothing of spiritual value.
• We have started to normalize evil things.
• We must stay strong in the Word, be discerning, staying on the narrow path.
• Leaving Jesus out of our lives leads to lawlessness, evildoing, spitefulness, hatefulness.
• God sent his Son to be the foundation.
• On Christ the solid rock I stand: 1 Peter 2:6; 1 Corinthians 3:11; Matthew 7:24-25 (These verses highlight the assurance and strength found in faith in Jesus as the solid rock.)

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

January Birthdays

Violet W.

Clark M.

Darren H.

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Thelma W.

Evelyn H.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Eddie & Marina J.

Clark M.

Ginger R.

Rev. I. Pelton

Violet W.

Regina L.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

December 28, 2025

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20 - When the angels had returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, "Let's go to Bethlehem! Let's see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about." They hurried to the village and found Mary and Joseph. And there was the baby, lying in the manger.  After seeing him, the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel had said to them about this child.  All who heard the shepherds' story were astonished, but Mary kept all these things in her heart and thought about them often.  The shepherds went back to their flocks, glorifying and praising God for all thy had heard and seen. It was just as the angel had told them.

Subject: Christmas Has Passed, Now What?!

• How do we shift from all the fineries of Christmas?
• Matthew 1:23 - Look! The virgin will conceive a child. Shell will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel, which means 'God is with us."
• And the Word became flesh
• The manger directs us to look forward to Jesus' growth as a youth, to manhood, to the cross, to Jesus ascending to heaven.
• Christmas should transform us to the true meaning.
• Be transformed with the renewing of our minds.
• Be ye doers of the Words and not just hearers. James 1:22
• Faith without works is dead. James 2:14-26
• We must work while it's day, for the night comes, when no man can work. John 9:4
• Give all glory to God!

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Thelma W.

Evelyn H.

Clark M.

Rev. I. Pelton

Dorothy M.

Eddie & Marina J.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Violet W.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Closing Song:

Jesus, What A Wonderful Child

December 21, 2025

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

Isaiah 9:6 - For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Luke 1:32 - He will be called great and will be called the Son of the Most High.

Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you he is the Messiah, the Lord. Luke 2:11

The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son and they will call him Immanuel (which means "God with us) Matthew 1:23

When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. Matthew 2:10

But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship. Galatians 4:4-5

We must take comfort in knowing that because Jesus was born, lived, died and resurrected, we have the hope and knowledge that we are saved and have eternal life.

Keep praying daily.

Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. 1 Corinthians 16:13

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13

Closing Song:

Immanuel

Have a wonderful Christmas everyone!!

December 14, 2025

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

                                                          Merry Christmas

Tis the Season of the Birth of Jesus the Christ

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Psalm 37:4 - Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart's desires.

Scripture: Delight Yourself in the Lord.

• Don't get caught up in the world's problems. Stay focused on the Word.
• Obey God in all things.
• How do the wicked seem to prosper when the righteous seem to suffer?
• We must trust in God and do good. Psalm 37:3
• We must focus on God.

Psalm 37

• 1 Do not fret over those who do evil;

  do not envy those who do wrong.

  2For they wither quickly like grass

  and wilt like tender plants.

  3Trust in the LORD and do good;

  dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness.

  4Delight yourself in the LORD,

  and He will give you the desires of your heart.

  5Commit your way to the LORD;

  trust in Him, and He will do it.

  6He will bring forth your righteousness like the dawn,

  your justice like the noonday sun.

  7Be still before the LORD

  and wait patiently for Him;

  do not fret when men prosper in their ways,

  when they carry out wicked schemes.

  8Refrain from anger and abandon wrath;

  do not fret—it can only bring harm.

  9For the evildoers will be cut off,

  but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land.

  10Yet a little while, and the wicked will be no more;

  though you look for them, they will not be found.

  11But the meek will inherit the land

  and delight in abundant prosperity.

  12The wicked scheme against the righteous

  and gnash their teeth at them,

  13but the Lord laughs,

  seeing that their day is coming.

  14The wicked have drawn the sword

  and bent the bow

  to bring down the poor and needy,

  to slay those whose ways are upright.

  15But their swords will pierce their own hearts,

  and their bows will be broken.

  16Better is the little of the righteous

  than the abundance of many who are wicked.

  17For the arms of the wicked will be broken,

  but the LORD upholds the righteous.

  18The LORD knows the days of the blameless,

  and their inheritance will last forever.

  19In the time of evil they will not be ashamed,

  and in the days of famine they will be satisfied.

  20But the wicked and enemies of the LORD

  will perish like the glory of the fields.

  They will vanish;

  like smoke they will fade away.

  21The wicked borrow and do not repay,

  but the righteous are gracious and giving.

  22Surely those He blesses will inherit the land,

  but the cursed will be destroyed.

  23The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD

  who takes delight in his journey.

  24Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed,

  for the LORD is holding his hand.

• Ephesians 1:3 - All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we are united to Christ.

• Seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6:33

• John 14:14 - Yes, ask me for anything in my name and I will do it!

• Be steadfast, unmovable, always, abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not vain in the Lord.

• Delight in the Lord!

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

                                                                     Communion

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Thelma W.

Dorothy M.

Evelyn H.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Eddie & Marina J.

Clark M.

Ginger R.

Rev. I. Pelton

Violet W.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

December 7, 2025

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14 - I don't mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection. But I press on to possess that perfection for which Christ Jesus first possessed me.  No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us. 

Subject: Higher Ground

• And the band played on is a way of saying that sometimes we don't see what's really going on or refuse to see it and yet things keep right on going.
• We must not worry about what has already happened to us. Don't dwell on the past. We must press towards God's high calling.
• We must be patient, with a steady march, always keeping our eyes on God.
• Don't get caught up in unforgiveness, hatred, etc.
• We must move towards a goal with a single-minded focus.
• We are working towards a spiritual maturity.
• Jesus reaches us at our level and lifts us up, if we let him.
• We must open our hearts to him.
• The world's confusion should not stop our pursuit of our Christian life. We are on a journey.
•  We should aways be in a position of humbleness. 
• God's amazing grace is sufficient.
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Invitation to Christian Discipleship

December Birthdays

Jesus the Christ

Evelyn H.

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Eddie & Marina J.

Thelma W.

Evelyn H.

Ginger R.

Clark M.

Violet W.

Rev. I. Pelton

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Closing Song:

Lord Plant My Feet on Higher Ground

November 23, 2025

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

Fifth Sunday - No Service

Please join us December 7, 2025 for church service.

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Romans 12:16-18 - Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.  Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Subject: I Will Take the High Road

• Words matter.
• Life and death are in the power of the tongue. Proverbs 18:21
• Words have the power to build up, bring happiness but they also have the power to destroy.
• Take the high road means being mature, focus on solutions, getting results, keeping dignity, having self-control, not being petty, to name a few.
• We cannot ignore conflict but use discernment and calm manner.
• Benefits of taking the high road: reduces stress, strengthens relationships, speaking up with patience & love when rebuking others.
• Effective high-road actions: give yourself time to respond, focus on the facts before responding to others. Use constructive conversation, practice empathy.
• What the devil meant for bad, God intended it all for good.  Genesis 50:20

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Eddie & Marina J.

Thelma W.

Evelyn H.

Clark M.

Ginger R.

Violet W.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

November 16, 2025

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-27 - And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side while he sent the multitudes away.  And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone.  But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.  And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.  And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.  But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.

Subject: Blessings and Lessons from the Storm

• Does it feel like the storms of our lives see, endless?
• We should stop, take a deep breath and remember that Jesus is on our side.
• God specializes in caring for us. All we have to do is reach out, pray and be patient.
• Jesus will come to us even in the darkest hours of our lives.
• He will never leave us or forsake us.
• Psalm 139:11-12 - If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night shall be light about me.  Yea, the darkness hides not from thee; but the night shines as the day: the darkness and the light are both alike to thee.
• And we know that all things work for the good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.  Romans 8:28
• The storms of lives reveal to us our Lord in ways we haven't thought of.
• Peace, I leave with you; my peace I give you. John 14:27
• Storms are sometimes God's way of telling us that He is in control and that He will calm them in His on time.
• When we come through our storm, we realize that we did nothing, but God did it and we should acknowledge Him. Bow down and praise Him.
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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

November 9, 2025

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7 - Be careful for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests by made known unto God.  And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Subject: How to End the Shutdown

• We must rejoice in the Lord always. Philippians 4:4
• We, as Christians, have many things coming at us in all types of forms; the shutdown, wages, cost of living, food insecurity, national problems, etc.
• The Church must address these issues.
• As a body of true believers, we must believe that our God is the only one with absolute power. Nothing happens by chance. So there is nothing too hard for our God.
• Practical steps to overcome: Obedience is better than sacrifice (1 Samuel 15:22): Be anxious for nothing (Philippians 4:6-7): We must pray always in every situation (1 Thessalonians 5:17).
• Be grateful even in trials and tribulations.
• Pray doesn't immediately remove our problems but pray releases our anxieties and lightens the heart. 
• Cast all of our burdens on Lord, and he shall sustain your Psalm 55:22
• Ephesians 3:20 - God can do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that words in us.

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Communion

November 11, 2025

We salute all Veterans!

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Eddie & Marina J.

Thelma W.

Everlyn H.

Ginger R.

Gina L.

Rev. I. Pelton

Clark M.

Violet W.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

November 2, 2025

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-11 - For the Lord says, “Only when the seventy years of Babylonian rule are over will I again take up consideration for you. Then I will fulfill my gracious promise to you and restore you to your homeland.  For I know what I have planned for you,” says the Lord, “I have okays to prisoner you, not to har you. I have plans to give you a future filled with hope.

Subject: The Plans I Have for You

• The world today is in dire straits.
• Violence, benefits health & financial, food woes, inflation, etc.
• Governmental situations.
• God’s promise is hope. We must seek God with all our hearts, souls and minds in all situations.
• Do not be lead by false prophets.
• We must discern what is truthful from what is false.
• Jeremiah 28:1-17 Hananiah’s False Prophecy
• Ye shall know the truth & the truth shall make you free. John 8:32
• Offering misleading information have consequences.
• Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits. Proverbs 18:21
• In the width of trials & tribulations, our God has a plan for us.
• We must trust and obey. 
• 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
• Ephesians 3:20 - God can do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us.

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

                                                                  November Birthdays:

                                                                    Rev. I. Pelton

                                                                    Marcia Baggett

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Eddie & Marina J.

Rev. I. Pelton

Thelma W.

Evelyn H.

Ginger R.

Clark M.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

October 26, 2025

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:9-10 - Then Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priestly scribe, and the Levites who were imparting understanding to the people said to all of them, "This day is holy to the Lord your God. Do not mourn or weep." For all the people had been weeping when they heard the words of the law.  He said to them, "Go and eat delicacies and drink sweet drinks and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared. For this day is holy to our Lord.  Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength."

Subject: The Joy of the Lord is Our Strength

• We all are going to go through trials and tribulations. We wonder how long it will continue.
• We need to check ourselves. 
• Check your joy!
• The joy of the Lord is our strength.
• Joy is one of the fruits of the spirit.  Galatians 5:22
• Joy is not being happy.
• Being happy is a temporary situation.
• Joy is based on a condition of the heart. It keeps us calm in moments of stress, grief, etc.
• Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning. Psalm 30:5
• God's grace is sufficient. 2 Corinthians 12:9
• 2 Corinthians 7:10 - For sadness as intended by God produces a repentance that leads to salvation, leaving no regret, but worldly sadness brings about death.
• Do not wallow in despair. It will surely bring you to a dark place. Right where Satan wants you.
• Find joy is your everyday life.
• All of our strength & help comes from the Lord.
• Despair doesn't deliver us from anything. Joy does. 
• We know God's character. He promised to never leave us. We have gladness in knowing God.
• Joy in Jesus is a profound, lasting spiritual state that comes from faith in him, his presence and the knowledge of his love and sacrifice.

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Eddie & Marina J.

Thelma W.

Evelyn H.

Rev. I. Pelton

Ginger R.

Violet W.

Clark M.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett