June 1, 2025

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Psalms 14:1 - The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.

Subject: What a Fool Believes

• The Apostles' Creed:  I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and was buried; on the third day he rose from the dead; ascended into heaven, and seated on the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the quick and the dead.  I believe in the Holy Spirit, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting.
• The fools' creed: There is no god.
• If you are foolish enough to believe that there is no god, you are truly on shaky ground.
• Roman 1:20 - For the invisible things of him form the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse.
• Proverbs 1:7 - The fear of the Lord is start of knowledge: but the foolish have no use for wisdom and teaching.
• Jesus said, I am the way, the truth and the life. Nobody comes to the Father but by me.
• Ephesians 2:8-9 - For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith and this is not form yourselves, it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast.
• Jesus paid our sin debt.
• Three kinds of fools: a lazy person who wants everyone else to do things; a swindler who takes advantage of others by stealing & taking what is not theirs; and lastly a sociopath with no regards for anyone else. 
• Proverb 6:6-19 - Go to the ant, you hater of work; give thought to her ways and be wish:  Having no chief, overseer, or ruler, She gets her meat in the summer, storing up food at the time of the grain-cutting. How long will you be sleeping, O hater of work? when will you get up from your sleep? A little sleep, a little rest, a little folding of the hands, in sleep:  Then loss will come on your like an outlaw, and your need like an armed man. A good-for-nothing man is an evil-doer; he goes on his way causing trouble with false words;  making sings with his eyes, rubbing with his feet, and giving news with his fingers; his mind is ever designing evil: he lets loose violet acts. For this cause his downfall will be sudden; quickly he will be broken, and there will be no help for him. Six things are hated by the Lord; seven things are disgusting to him:  Eyes of pride, a false tongue, hands which take life without cause;  A heart full of evil designs, feet which are quick in running after sin;  A false witness, breathing out untrue words, and one who lets loose violent acts among brothers.  
• Don't be a fool.

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

June Birthdays

Pastor Baggett

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W. 

Willie & Bonnie T.

Thelma W.

Dorothy M.

Evelyn H.

Ginger R.

Clark M.

Eddie & Marina J.

Rev. Pelton

Violet W.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

May 25, 2025 - Memorial Sunday

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: John 15:13 - Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

Subject: The Importance of Remembering

• We should remember those who died for our freedom.
• We should remember the saints of God who declared their love of Jesus.
• Hebrews 13:3 - Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body.
• We should remember our Lord, Jesus the Christ who died on the cross for our sins.
• We need to be living examples of Jesus Christ.
• We need to show the fruits of the Spirit. Love, joy, peace, faithfulness, kindness, etc. Galatians 5:22-23
• If don't know Jesus in the pardon of your sins, you should make a change and seek Him out.

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Evelyn H.

Thelma W.

Ginger R.

Dorothy M.

Clark M.

Violet W.

Eddie & Marina J.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Visit from Bishop & P.E.

May 18, 2025

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

We beg your indulgence once again on this 3rd Sunday. We ask for your prayers because we know that pray is a powerful weapon.

In times of need, such as healing, encouragement, weakness, etc., take comfort in the following:

• Jeremiah 17:14 - Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me and I shall be saved, for You are my praise.
• 3 John 1:2 - Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul.
• Psalm 41:3 - The Lord sustains them on their sickbed and restores them from their bed of illness.
• 2 Corinthians 12:9 - My grace is all you need, for my power is the greatest when you are weak.
• Psalm 73:26 - My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my portion forever.
• Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
• James 5:14-16 - Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord.  Ans the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. Therefore, confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.
• Philippians 4:6-7 - Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

May one, some or all of these verses comfort and keep you on this Sunday and throughout your daily living.

Closing Song:

I Know What Prayer Can Do

May 11, 2025 - Happy Mother's Day

 Welcome from Brown Chapel/Avant, 

Mt. Pleasant & Shiloh

We hope that all mothers, grandmothers, god-mothers, special ladies around the world have a fantastic Mother's Day!

We are taking this Sunday to celebrate with our own mom's and will start our regular service next Sunday, May 18, 2025. We hope that you will come back and join us then.

May 4, 2025

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Lamentations 3:17-26 - 17 my soul is bereft of peace;

I have forgotten what happiness is;

18 so I say, “Gone is my glory,

and all that I had hoped for from the Lord.”

19 The thought of my affliction and my homelessness

is wormwood and gall!

20 My soul continually thinks of it

and is bowed down within me.

21 But this I call to mind,

and therefore I have hope:

22 The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases,b

his mercies never come to an end;

23 they are new every morning;

great is your faithfulness.

24 “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul,

“therefore I will hope in him.”

25 The Lord is good to those who wait for him,

to the soul that seeks him.

26 It is good that one should wait quietly

for the salvation of the Lord.

Subject: Are You Tired Yet?

• 2 Timothy 3:1-5 - This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy; Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good; Traitors, heady, high minded, lovers of pleasures more that lovers of God; Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
• Are you a clanging cymbal?  1 Corinthians 13:1 - If I could speak all the languages of earth and of angels, but didn't love others, I would only be a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.
• We are not to be consumed by our trials.
• We are to have faith.
• We can express our troubles and our happiness to God because all glory goes to God.
• We have tools to minister to ourselves and to others. The Word!
• Psalms 34:18 - The Lord is near the broken-hearted; he is the savior of those whose spirits are crushed down.
• Be careful of your surroundings, the Internet, worldly things, etc.
• We must pray unceasingly.
• Isaiah 40:28-31 - Have you no knowledge of it? has it not come to your ears? The eternal God, the Lord, the Maker of the ends of the earth, is never feeble or tired; there is no searching out of his wisdom.  He gives power to the feeble, increasing the strength of him who has no force. Even the young men will become feeble and tired, and the best of them will come to the end of his strength; But those who are waiting for the Lord will have new strength; they will get wings like eagles: running, they will not be tired, and walking, they will have no weariness.
• Matthew 11:28 - Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.  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. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. 

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

May Birthdays:

Debra W.

Frank H.

Willie Lester H.

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Evelyn H.

Thelma W.

Ginger R.

Clark M.

Rev. I Pelton

Violet W.

Earl Ray J.

Adamson D.

Eddie & Marina J.

Gina L.

Dr. Laborusa

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

April 27, 2025

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4 - 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.

Subject: Let Go and Let God

• Our faith in the living God through prayer makes us strong on the battlefield for God.
• Beware of strongholds of doubt & negativity.
• 3-D - means any object that we are able to pick up or move around. Height, width & depth 
• We humans are 3 dimensional. And we must remember that Satan is as well. distraction, destruction & deception
• Tearing down strongholds - Romans 12:2 - And let not your behavior be like that of this world, but be changed and made new in mind, so that by experience you may have knowledge of the good and pleasing and complete purpose of God.
• Philippians 4:8 - 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.
• Ephesians 6:10-13 - Be strong in the Lord and his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.  For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.  Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
• Rebuke the power of Satan through the blood of Jesus.
• Isaish 53:5 -By His stripes we are healed.
• John 10:10 - The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy.  I have come that you may have life, and have it in all its fullness.
• Hebrews 12:2 - Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Evelyn H.

Gina L.

Clark M.

Ginger R.

Rev. I. Pelton

Earl Ray J.

Violet W.

Eddie & Marina J.

Dorothy M.

Adamson Delacruz

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Closing Song:

You Must Be Born Again

April 20, 2025 - Happy Easter

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8 - Jesus Has Risen

28 After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb.

2 There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3 His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. 4 The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men.

5 The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. 6 He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. 7 Then go quickly and tell his disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.’ Now I have told you.”

8 So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples.

Subject: Resurrection Faith

• Act 26:8 - Why would any of you consider it incredible that God raised the dead?
• Mary Magdalene was a woman of many problems, but Jesus delivered her of her sins. 
• Luke 8 We see that Mary Magdalene traveled around with Jesus & his disciples.
• John 19:25 Near the cross stood Mary, the mother of Jesus, his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.
• Why was the stone rolled away? Perhaps it was so that Mary Magdalene could get in and witness that Jesus had arose.
• The stone was rolled away to give us hope.
• John 11:25 - Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believes in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.
• The Romans tried very hard to stamp out Christianity. But He, who was once dead but is now alive. The Word cannot be stamped out nor forgotten.
• Jesus was raised from the dead to save a wretch like me.
• The Book of Acts tells the story of Jesus' death, resurrection, and the ascension.
• We know that Christ Jesus lives today!
• Resurrection propels Christianity forward.
• This joy that I have, the world didn't give it and it sure can't take it away.

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Earl Ray J.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Thelma W.

Eveyln H.

Clark M.

Ginger R.

Rev. I. Pelton

Violet W.

Gina L.

Adamson Delacruz

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Closing Songs: Lord, Remember Me!

Because Hie Lives

April 13, 2025 - Palm Sunday

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Mark 11:1-10 -And when they came near to Jerusalem, to Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,  And said to them, Go into the little town opposite: and when you come to it, you will see a young ass with a cord round his neck, on which no man has ever been seated; let him loose, and come back with him.  And if anyone says to you, Why are you doing this? say, The Lord has need of him and will send him back straight away.  And they went away and say a young ass by the door outside in teh open street; and they were getting him loose. And some of those who were there said to them, What are you doing, taking the ass?  And they said to them the words which Jesus had said; and they let them go.  And they took the young ass to Jesus, and put their clothing on him, and he got on his  back. And a great number put down their clothing in the way; and others put down branches which they had taken from the fields.  And those who were in front, and those who came after, were crying, Glory: A blessing on him who comes in the name of the Lord: A blessing on the coming kingdom of our father David: Glory in the highest.

Subject: Great Expectations, a Reality Check

• The Jewish people believed there would come a messiah.
• They thought that the new king would come with all majesty and not on an ass.
• Why wasn't Jesus excepted by the Jews? Because He was not what they expected.
• Jesus came so that we would have life. John 10:10
• Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King comes unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon as ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.  Zechariah 9:9
• Jesus walked among us and loved us.
• Jesus gave and not take.
• John 3:16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believed in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Communion

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Dorothy M.

Clark M.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Eddie & Marina J.

Everlyn H.

Thelma W.

Rev. I. Pelton

Ginger R.

Violet W.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

April 6, 2025

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21 - Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

Subject: Our Words Matter

• Our choice of words has a profound impact on others. So be mindful of speaking calmly and wisely.
• The words we use can either build bridges or tear them down.
• Words can influence others and even ones-self. 
• What do we say when we talk to ourselves? (that internal voice)
• Every good and perfect gift comes from above. James 1:17
• God has given us a voice. How do we use that voice when speaking to others.
• Proverbs 11:13 - He who goes about talking of others makes secrets public, but the true-hearted man keeps things covered.
• Proverbs 12:18 - There are some whose uncontrolled talk is like the wounds of a sword, but the tongue of the wise makes one well again.
• Proverbs 6:16-19 - Six things are hated by the Lord; seven things are disgusting to him: Eyes of pride, a false tongue, hands which take like without cause; A heart full of evil designs, feet which are quick in running after sin; A false witness, breathing out untrue words, and one who lets loose violent acts among brothers.
• You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. Exodus 20:16
• Words matter!
• Ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free. John 8:32
• If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature. 2 Corinthians 5:15
• In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

April Birthdays:

Thelma W.

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Thelma W.

 Rev. I Pelton

Earl Ray J.

Evelyn H.

Ginger R.

Clark M.

Violet W.

Eddie & Marina J.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

March 23, 2025

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:33 - For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all Churches of the saints.

Subject: Are You Confused?

• Are we in a ball of confusion? 
• We are still dealing with Covid.
• Measles have come back upon us.
• Misinformation abounds.
• Job insecurity, afraid of flying, etc.
• God is not the source of confusion. We need to always stay in God's Word.
• Satan is busy but God is our refuge.
• We must pray without ceasing. 1 Thessalonians 5:15-18
• Roman 8:26 - In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness, for we do not know how we should pray, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with inexpressible groanings.
• Proverbs 4:23 - Guard your heart with all vigilance, for from it are the sources of life.
• Philippians 4:8 - Finally, brothers and sisters, 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.
• If my people which are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.  2 Chronicles 7:14
• God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7
• Matthew 16:18 -Upon this rock I shall build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
• 1 Corinthians 15:58 - Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, for ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
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Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Evelyn H.

Thelma W.

Rev. I Pelton

Eddie & Marina J.

Clark M.

Violet W.

Earl Ray J.

Ginger R.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett