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

March 16, 2025

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Amos 2:6-8 - These are the words of the Lord: For three crimes of Israel, and for four, I will not let its fate be changed; because they have given the upright man for silver, and the poor for the price of two shoes;  Crushing the head of the poor, and turning the steps of the gentle out of the way: and a man and his father go in to the same young woman, putting shame on my holy name:  By every altar they are stretched on clothing taken from those who are in debt, drinking in the house of their god the wine of those who have made payment for wrongdoing.

Subject: Does God Care About Social Justice?

1. Justice means giving every person what they are due.
2. Social justice is everyone has a fair chance no matter their color, social standing, etc.
3. We might have come over on different ships, but we are all in the same boat now.
4. God is just and impartial.
5. A social ordering was established for Israel. 
6. We must realize that we cannot do whatever we like just as the Israelite came to understand.
7. Amos 5:21-22 - Your feasts are disgusting to me, I will have nothing to do with them; I will take no delight in your holy meetings.  Even if you give me your burned offerings and your meal offerings, I will not take pleasure in them: I will have nothing to do with the peace-offerings of your fat beasts.
8. We must turn back to God.
9. We must worship God in spirit and in truth.
10. God will punish the wicked and reward the righteous.
11. God is looking for those who are not deceived.
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How Long? Not Long!

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Evelyn H.

Thelma W.

Rev. I. Pelton

Ginger R.

Eddie & Marina J.

Violet W.

Clark M.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

March 9, 2025

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Titus 2:11-13 - For the grace of God has come, giving salvation to all men, training us so that, turning away from evil and the desires of this world, we may be living wisely and uprightly in the knowledge of God in this present life;  Looking for the glad hope, that revelation of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.

Subject: Your Character Matters

• Character is a trait that forms a person's nature. It's the sum of one's actions.
• Good character is God's character.
• Character affects all aspects of our lives.
• We must embrace godly principles.
• God's plan is to have fellowship with mankind.
• Genesis 1:26-27 - And God said, Let us make man in our image, like us: and let him have rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the air and over the cattle and over all the earth and over every living thing which goes flat on the earth.  And God made man in his image, in the image of God he made him: male and female he made them.
• So, what is God's image?  JESUS
• Colossians 1:15 - Who is the image of the unseen God coming into existence before all living things.
• Hebrews 1:3 - The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being sustaining all things by his powerful word.
• Ephesians 4:22-24: To put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.
• God's purpose is to mold us into the likeness of Jesus, His Son.  
• God is not concerned with our competence but our character.  
• Will God always heal, grant success, etc. NO! Because God is more concerned with our character.
• Character is the outward expression of our choices.
• Be of good character.
• What a mighty God we serve!

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Communion

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Rev. I Pelton

Thelma W.

Evelyn H.

Ginger R.

Eddie & Marina J.

Clark M.

Violet W.

Darren H.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

March 2, 2025

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47And they kept their attention fixed on the Apostles' teaching and were united together in the taking of broken bread and in prayer.  But fear came on every soul: and all sorts of wonders and signs were done by the Apostles.  And all those who were of the faith kept together, and had all things in common; And exchanging their goods and property for money, they made division of it among them all, as they had need. And day by day, going in agreement together regularly to the Temple and, taking broken bread together in their houses, they took their food with joy and with true hearts; Giving praise to God, and having the approval of all the people; and every day the number of those who had salvation was increased by the Lord.

Subject: Unity in the Community

• But God has not left us along.
• The battle is not ours but the Lord's.
• God wants & expects us to be there for one another.
• Hebrews 10:25 - Not giving up our meetings, as is the way of some, but keeping one another strong in faith; and all the more because you see the day coming near.
• We as Christians must pull together to strengthen one another.
• Psalm 61:2 & 5 - From the most remote place on earth I call out to you in my despair. Lead me up to an inaccessible rocky summit? For you, O God, hear my vows; you grant me the reward that belongs to your loyal followers.

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Dorothy M.

Debra W.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Evelyn H.

Ginger R.

Rev. I. Pelton

Clark M.

Eddie & Marina J.

Violet W.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Closing Song

February 23, 2025

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:7-11 - So you, son of man, I have made you a watchman for the children of Israel; and you are to give ear to the word of my mouth and give them news from me of their danger.  When I say to the evil-doer, Death will certainly overtake you; and you say nothing to make clear to the evil-doer the danger of his way; death will overtake that evil man in his evil-doing, but I will make you responsible for his blood.  But if you make clear to the evil-doer the danger of his way for the purpose of turning hm from it, and he is not turned from his way, death will overtake him in his evil-doing, but your life will be safe.  And you, son of man, say to the children of Israel, You say, Our wrongdoing and our sins are on us and we are wasting away in them; how then may we have life?  Say to them, By my life, says the Lord, I have no pleasure in the death of the evil-doer; it is more pleasing to me if he is turned from his way and his life: be turned, be turned from your evil ways; why are you looking for death O children of Israel?

Subject: I Have Made You a Watchman for Your House

• We are to work out our own soul salvation.
• We are to be obedient to the Word of God.
• Faith without works is dead.
• Our responsibilities - to listen to the Word of God; To sound the alarm of any impending danger.
• Minister to others
• Do this is a spirit of compassion.
• A watchman is to be alert at all times for the enemy by keeping the eyes and ears open.
• Send out the alarm to the people that danger is near. That is our job as Christians, to compassionate guide and 
• Matthew 23:33 - You serpents, you generation of vipers! How can you escape the damnation of hell?
• Ephesians 6:12 - 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.
• Hebrews 3:15 The day that you hear my voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation.

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Willie & Bonnie T.

Thelma W.

Evelyn H.

Ginger R.

Clark M.

Violet W.

Eddie & Marina J.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

February 16, 2025 - Black History Presentation

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

Black History Moment:

                                                                Richard Allen

The African Methodist Episcopal Church

The AME Church was founded by Richard Allen (1760–1831) in 1816 when he called together five African American congregations of the previously established Methodist Episcopal Church with the hope of escaping the discrimination that was commonplace in society, including some churches. It was among the first denominations in the United States to be founded for this reason (rather than for theological distinctions). Allen, a previously ordained deacon in the Methodist Episcopal Church, was elected by the gathered ministers and ordained as its first bishop in 1816 by the first General Conference of the five churches—extending from the three in the Philadelphia area in Pennsylvania to ones in Delaware and Baltimore, Maryland.

The AME Church currently has 20 districts, each with its own bishop: 13 are based in the United States, mostly in the South, while seven are based in Africa. The global membership of the AME is around 2.5 million members, and it remains one of the largest Methodist denominations in the world.

Church Service

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12 - My loved ones, let us have for one another: because love is of God, and everyone who has love is a child of God and has knowledge of God.  He who has no love has no knowledge of God, because God is love. And the love of God was made clear to us when he sent his only Son into the world so that we might have life through him.  And this is love, not that we had love for God, but that he had love for us, and sent his Son to be an offering for our sins.  My loved ones, if God had such love for us, it is right for us to have love for one another.  No man has ever seen God: if we have love for one another, God is in us and his love is made complete in us.

Subject: What About God's Love

• Love is used sometimes without thought. But what about God's love?
• God's love should warm our hearts.
• Characteristics of God's love.
• God's love is personal to us.
• God's love is unconditional (Agapy love)
• John 10:14-15 - I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.  As the Father knows me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.
• God's love for us is proven.
• God's love was made manifest through Jesus Christ.
• Jesus is the love for us in human form.
• Love along with faith is action.
• God's love is perfected in us.
• God made us perfect and complete.
• God's love completes us.
• Good things are not only material things but also spiritual things.
• God's love is preserving.
• God gave His best.
• Our sacrifice is important to God as He gave us His only Son.
• God sent His Son to be sacrificed and to preserve us.
• 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.
• What about God's love?  You can't beat it no matter how hard you may try.

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Thelma W.

Rev. I. Pelton

Willie & Bonnie T.

Evelyn H. 

Clark M.

Ginger R.

Violet W.

Eddie & Marina J.

Gina L.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

                                                          Closing Song: 

                                            We've Come This Far By Faith

February 9, 2025

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: 1Corinthians 11:23-28 - For it was handed down to me from the Lord, as I gave it to you, that the Lord Jesus, on the night when Judas was false to him, took bread, and when it had been broken with an act of praise, he said, 'This is my body which is for you: do this in memory of me." In the same way, with the cup, after the meal, he said, "This cup is the New Testament in my blood: do this, whenever you take it, in memory of me. For whenever you take the bread and the cup you give witness to the Lord's death till he comes.  If, then, anyone takes the bread or the cup of the Lord in the wrong spirit, he will be responsible for the body and blood of the Lord. But let no man take of the bread and the cup without testing himself.

Subject: A Happy Meal

• The Lord's Supper is a very special event to remember the Lord Jesus Christ.
• This meal was celebrated with Jesus and his disciples in the upper room.
• Exodus 12:13-14 - The blood will be a sign for you on the houses where you are, so that when I see the blood I will pass over you, and this plague will not fall on you to destroy you when I attack the land of Egypt. This day will become a memorial for you, and you will celebrate it as a festival to the Lord - you will celebrate it perpetually as a lasting ordinance.
• The Lord's Supper is important because:
• Remember that Jesus died for you.
• Celebrate Jesus who came into this world to save us.
• A time of proclamation 
• A time for anticipation that Jesus will be coming back one day for his people.
• A time for self- examination - we must be qualified. Are we saved, confession of sin, do we love one another, do you know Jesus in the pardon of your sins, etc.

Communion

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Thelma W.

Evelyn H.

Ginger R.

Clark M.

Sedric & Dorothy M.

Violet W.

Eddie & Marina J.

Gina L.

Rev. I. Pelton

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Closing Song:

O Happy Day

February 2, 2025 - Sermon & Winter Stew Recipe

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39 - Who will come between us and the love of Christ? Will trouble, or pain, or cruel acts, or the need of food or of clothing, or danger, or the sword?  As it is said in the holy Writings, Because of you we are put to death every day; we are like sheep ready for destruction.  But we are able to overcome all these things and more through his love.  For I am certain that not death, or life, or angels, or rulers, or things present, or things to come, or powers, or things on high, or things under the earth, or anything which is made, will be able to come between us and the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Subject: Holding Onto God's Unchanging Hand - Stay with the Lord?

• We live by faith and not by sight.
• We know that trouble won't last always.
• 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.
• We must stay with the Lord
• We must align ourselves with likeminded people of Christ.
• God's amazing grace and mercy and love is always available to us. No matter what you or I may go through.
• Who or what can separate us from the love of Christ?
• Romans 8:38-39 - For I am certain, that neither death, not life, nor angel, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. 
• Hebrews 13:5 - Keep your life free from the love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you."
• As Christians we will suffer persecution, but we know that Jesus our security, our hope.
• We belong to God.
• Romans 5:8 - But God has made clear his love to us, in that, when we were still sinners, Christ gave his life for us.
• Psalm 37:9 - For those who are evil will be destroyed but those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land.

                                                                February Birthdays:

                                                                        Marina J.

                                                                         

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Thelma W.

Evelyn H.

Clark M.

Ginger R.

Violet W.

Eddie & Marina J.

Gina L.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Winter Stew Recipe

Ingredients:

Ground meat

Pork roast (left over) Note: You can substitute beef roast or leave either off altogether.

2 onions diced

2 bell peppers diced

3 cloves of garlic diced

Dice 5 or 6 potatoes

2 cans of sliced carrots drained

2 cans of sweet corn drained

2 cans English peas drained

2 cans black-eyed peas drained and rinsed

1 can black beans drained and rinsed

3 bay leaves

3 cans tomato sauce

3 cans diced tomatoes 

1 can tomato paste

1 cup catsup 

Salt & pepper

• Brown ground meat in large skillet, drain and set aside
• Chop left over pork roast into small pieces
• In a large cooking pot add 1 cup of water, ground meat & chopped pork roast. Allow to boil for 15 minutes. Reduce to medium heat and add diced potatoes and all cans of tomatoes. 
• Allow to heat for another 15 to 20 minutes.  Add all other ingredients next and reduce to a simmer for 3 1/2 to 4 hours. 
• Remove from heat and set on a counter over night to steep (steeping allows the flavors to marinate together).  
• The next day remove bay leaves and simmer until heated. Serve with a hearty bread or cornbread or crackers. 

This stew can be stored in the refrigerator for several days or frozen for another time.

Enjoy!

January 25-26, 2025

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

January 25, 2025 - Winter Stew & Fellowship Saturday

We appreciate everyone who joined us. The fellowship was spirit filled and uplifting.

Prayer: Minister Dorothy M.

Scripture: Philippians 2:5 - Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus

Subject: How to Have the Mind of Christ

• We must guard our minds against the world.
• Satan is always trying to sell us "sin"
• But we have the Holy Spirit. He reminds us of scripture.
• We must listen and then put into action what the word of God says.
• A war is a prolong ordeal   a battle is short-term
• 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 - 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; Putting an end to reasonings, and every high thing which is lifted up against the knowledge of God, and causing every thought to come under the authority of Christ.
• Luke 12:29 - And do not give overmuch thought to your food and drink, and let not your mine be full of doubts.
• Lies - Satan is the father of lies. He will use God's name against us by saying that God is doing bad things to us.
• We must not doubt. We must keep the faith.
• 2 Corinthians 4:4 - The eyes of those who do not believe are made blind by Satan who is the god of this world. He does not want the light of the Good News to shine in their hearts.
•  We need to check ourselves.
• 2 Timothy 3:7 - Ever learning, and never coming to the knowledge of what is true. 
• John 3:20 - The light is hated by everyone whose acts are evil and he does not come to the light for fear that his acts will be seen. 
• Revelation 3:20 - Behold, I stand at the door and knock: if any man hears my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me, said Jesus. 
• Romans 1:28 - God allowed people who persistently rejected Him to be given over to a reprobated mind, leading them to engage in sinful actions without remorse or restraint.
• We need to renew our minds and spirits
• Romans 12:2 - And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable and perfect, will of God.

Roll Call: 

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Thelma W.

Evelyn H.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Eddie & Marina J.

Sedric & Dorothy M.

Ginger R.

Rev. I. Pelton

Clark M.

Violet W.

Rhonda L.

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

January 19, 2025

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-14 - And when Pharaoh came near, the children of Israel, lifting up their eyes, saw the Egyptians coming after them, and were full of fear; and their cry went up to God.  And they said to Moses, Whas there no resting-place for the dead in Egypt, that you have taken us away to come to our death in the waste land? why have you taken us out of Egypt? Did we not say to you in Egypt, Let us be as we are, working for the Egyptians? for it is better to be the servants of the Egyptians that to come to our death in the waste land.  But Moses said, Keep where you are and have no fear; now you will see today you will never see again.  The Lord will make war for you, you have only to keep quiet.

Subject: Learning to be Still

• We must be still and know that God is God. Psalm 46:10
• In these times we wonder is there a way out?  
• We need to stand still and see the salvation of the Lord.
• We should be conforming to God's plan for us.
• Romans 12:3 - Don't think too highly of yourself, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of us.
• God's ways are not our ways.  Isaish 55:8-9
• Isaiah 46:10 - God knows the end from the beginning.
• 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
• Matthew 11:29 - 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.
• Romans 8:31 - If God be for us, who can stand against us.
• On the other side of midnight, there is peace that passes all understanding; there is joy; there is eternity!
• So let us fix our eyes on Jesus who is the author and finisher of our faith. Hebrews 12:2

Invitation to Christian Discipleship - Romans 10:9

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Thelma W.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Rev. I. Pelton

Sedric & Dorothy M.

Eddie & Marina J.

Evelyn H.

Ginger R.

Clark M.

Violet W.

Gina L.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Closing Song