March 5, 2023

 Welcome from Brown Chapel/Avant & Mt. Pleasant

Prayer: Rev. Pelton

Scripture: Luke 4:1-4 - Then Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan River and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, where for forty days he endured temptations from the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and when they were completed, he was famished.  The devil said to him, "If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become bread."  Jesus answered him, "If is written, 'Man does not live by bread alone.'"

Subject: Reason & Season for Lent

Lent - a period of fasting and regret for one's sins that is observed on the 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Easter by many churches.

• Lent: fasting; prayer & temptation
• Joel 2:12 - Therefore also now, said the Lord, turn to me with all your heart -with fasting, weeping, and mourning.  Tear your hearts, not just your garments!"
• Matthew 6:16 - Moreover when you fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, they have their reward.
• We, as Christians should take time to meditation of the sacrifice of Christ Jesus for our sins.
• Pray and meditation is important.
• Satan is our adversary. 1 Peter 5:8 - Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking to devour.
• We need to identify with Christ so that when temptation comes into our lives, we can look to Jesus, our Savior for His help and strength.
• We must realize that temptation is real and a part of our human nature.
• Remember that we are not alone; Christ is with us. He is our example for he was tempted in the wilderness.
• Jesus turned to the scriptures for his strength, so we should turn to the bible as well.
• Jesus said that he would not leave us or forsake us. He sent us a helper - The Holy Spirit.
• He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak.  Isaiah 40:29
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Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Rev. Pelton

Willie & Bonnie T.

Debra & Marceal W.

Ginger R.

Evelyn H.

Clark M.

Thelma W.

Violet W.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett