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

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