November 26, 2023

 Welcome from Brown Chapel/Avant & Mt. Pleasant

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Psalm 23 - The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures: he leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul: he leads me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for you are with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: you anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Subject: What Do We Find In The Valley?

• We will have mountains and valleys in our lives. But we know that there is nothing that God can't get us through.
• In valley experiences are where terrible things happen such as illness, death, worry, depression, etc.
• We must recognize what's really happening in that valley. Satan!
• In the valley, we might consider it to be ground zero. But we know that there's a bright side somewhere.
• In the valley, is the only access we have to the mountain. The valley is the place for the start to reach higher ground.
• God provides an elevator saying "Going up!" in the valley.
• Why do we need comfort as we go through the valley? We become anxious, wanting to work things out ourselves but God has the correct plan for us.
• Weary, wounded, worn out and sad is what happens when we try things on our own.
• For 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
• Come to me all who labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30
• Goodness plus mercy equals God's amazing grace.
• Luke 3:5 - Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low.
• 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.
• What do we find in the valley? We find God because he is everywhere at all times.
• By grace we are saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: of works, lest any man should boast.  Ephesians 2:8-9

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Rev. Pelton

Willie & Bonnie T.

Debra & Marceal W.

Clark M.

Thelma W.

Ginger R.

Violet W.

Evelyn H.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett