July 26, 2026

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6 - Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.  In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Subject: Trusting God's Plan When Life Doesn't Make Sense

1. God has a plan for each and every one of us.
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3. This is the day that the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.  Psalms 118:24
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5. Do not let others blur the lines of the kingdom of God and evil doings.
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7. We can trust in the only one who knows what's really going on.
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9. Trust requires our surrender to God.
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11. Trust with all of our whole self and not just a part of us.
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13. Abraham, Mary, Noah and even Jesus trusted God in their times of need, just to name a few from the bible. So if they needed God, you know we surely need him.
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15. Our finite minds only see a narrow portion of things but God sees all.
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17. God's thoughts are not our thoughts and neither are his ways our.
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19. Trusting God means inviting him into our lives.
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21. Do our plans align with God's will?
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23. Remember his is Lord and he is God all by himself.
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25. By trusting God, he will order our steps.
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27. God's word is a lamp unto our feet. Psalm 119:105
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29. God's grace can redeem us when we make a wrong turn.
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31. Romans 8:28 - And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the call according to his purpose.
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33. If God can bring resurrection out of an old rugged cross, he can bring you out of your situation because he has a plan for you if we just surrender to him.
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35. God specializes
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37. God's plan is better than any plan we can come up with. 
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39. Stay steadfast in the word of God.
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Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Thelma W.

Evelyn H.

Ginger R.

Clark M.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Eddie & Marina J.

Dorothy M.

Violet W.

Rev. I. Pelton

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

July 19, 2026

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30 - Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also appeared. “The owner’s servants came to him and said, ‘Sir, didn’t you sow good seed in your field? Where then did the weeds come from?’ “ ‘An enemy did this,’ he replied. “The servants asked him, ‘Do you want us to go and pull them up?’ “ ‘No,’ he answered, ‘because while you are pulling the weeds, you may uproot the wheat with them. Let both grow together until the harvest. At that time I will tell the harvesters: First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles to be burned; then gather the wheat and bring it into my barn.’ ”

Subject: Stay In Your Lane

• Idiom is a general meaning saying one thing but meaning something different like 'it's raining cats and dogs which means it really raining very hard.

          Stay in your lane means stay in your own life, in our own situation, mind your own business.

          Examining someone's else's lives while we should be looking at ourselves.

           First remove the plank from your own eye. Matthew 7:3

            

           Spiritual growth takes time.  Weeds and flowers, when young, looks very similar but with growth, we can tell the difference.

            Growth is more than criticism. As we grow spiritually our actions become loving instead of mean spirited, hate filled.

            Only God can do the separating.

            We must stay grounded in the Word.

              Our assignment is to bare good fruit. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-                        suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no                             law.   Galatians 5:22-23

            Dead fruit produce arguments and division.

            Keep your eye on the Word of God.

          

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Thelma W.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Eddie & Marina J.

Evelyn H. 

Ginger R.

Clark M.

Rev. I. Pelton

Dorothy M.

Violet W.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

                                                                    Closing Song:

                                                        I Have a Father Who Can

July 12, 2026

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-13 - And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the table of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves, and said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but you have made it a den of thieves.

Subject: Turning Over Some Tables....Why....What Time Is It?

1. This was known as the cleansing of the temple.
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3. Greed is now looked at as success.
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5. Jesus is not pleased.
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7. Sometimes we need to disturb the peace just as Jesus did in the temple.
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9. Why, because worship had been interrupted in the temple.
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11. A place of worship had become a business venture; the people's donations had become diluted into hands of thieves.

           When profit comes more important than the people and prayer, it is time to turn over some tables.

           The enemy attacks our prayer lives fiercely.

           Don't allow religious establishments keep you away from God.

           When fear is preached more than faith, it's time to turn over some tables.  The church is supposed to build the gap between us and God.

            Sometimes a holy confrontation is necessary.

            

            There's a time to keep silent and there's a time to speak. Ecclesiastes 3:7-8

            We must also take a look at ourselves. We might need to turn over our own tables such as, the bitterness in our own hearts, the judgment we turn on others, the high standards we apply own other but not ourselves, the anger we hold in our hearts for years. We must look at ourselves as well.

            God is still in control!

            

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Communion Sunday

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Dorothy M.

Clark M.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Eddie & Marina J.

Thelma W.

Evelyn H.

Ginger R.

Violet W.

Rev. I. Pelton

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

July 5, 2026

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7 - Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding,  shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.; Matthew 6:5-8 - And when yin pray you must not be like the hypocrites, because they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by people.  Truly I tell you they have their reward.  But when you pray, go into your private room, shut your door, and pray to your Father who is in secret.  And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.  When you pray, don’t babble like the Gentiles, since they imagine they’ll be heard for their many words.  Don’t be like them, because your Father knows the things you need before you ask him.

Subject: Prayer That Changes Things…You

• Prayer is our way of communicating with God.
• We can ask for forgiveness.
• The greatest miracle of prayer is God’s way of making us more like Christ.
• Prayer replaces our panic with a sense of cam and peace.
• Prayer transforms our fear into more faith.
• We must remember that God’s will be done.
• Seek ye first the kingdom of
• Prayer changes our character.
• Prayer changes our attitude before changing our situation.
• Prayer produces trust in God instead of chaos.
• Matthew 6:11 - Give us this day our daily bread.
• Our daily bread is the Word of God and prayer.

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

July Birthdays:

Eddie J.

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W,

Willie & Bonnie T.

Eddie & Marina J.

Thelma W.

Evelyn H.

Ginger R.

Rev. I. Pelton

Clark M. 

Violet W.

Dorothy M.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett 

 

 

June 28, 2026

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: James 1:2-4 - My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith wors patience.  But Let patience have her perfect work, that you may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

Subject: This is Only a Test

• Trials are unavoidable in our lives.
• Trials comes to everyone, sinners and Christians alike.
• Trials test our faith and our attitudes.
• Let is mind be in you and it is in Christ Jesus. Philippians 2:5
• A godly attitude is necessary to redefine us to God's love.
• Coming through trials are a great testimony to God.
• Lord help me grow through the trials, should be our prayer to God.
• Pressure reveal what comfort conceals.
• Whatever is on the inside of our hearts comes out when trials squeezing our lives uncomfortably.
• We must be patient as we go through our trials.  Waiting is hard but wait
• Psalm 40:1-2 - I waited patiently for the Lord to help me, and he turned to me and heard my cry.  He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire. He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked along.
• It is the struggle and prayer that makes us stronger.
• God is a heart fixer and a mind regulator.
• We must hold on to God's unchanging had.
• Spiritual maturity moves us closer to God and through trials we achieve greater maturity each time.
• Don't waste the trials because trials are preparation to the perseverance of our goal to eternal life.
• Ask God to hold you up, to endure the trials of our lives.
• Prayer to God through his Son, Jesus the Christ!
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                                                   Invitation to Christian Discipleship  

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Eddie & Marina J.

Thelma W.

Evelyn H.

Ginger R.

Clark M.

Dorothy M.

Violet W.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Closing Song:

Please Be Patient With Me

June 21, 2026 - Happy Father's Day & Summer Solstice

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30 - And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none.

Subject: Looking for a Few Good Men

• Corruption was everywhere as it is nowadays.
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• Truth is being totally ignored even in this day and age.
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• God was and is looking for a man to stand up.
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• What kind of man is God looking for?
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• When one person takes a stand such as David, Moses, Noah, and nowadays, Richard Allen, Dr. Opal Lee, Dr. Martin Luther King, Presidents John F. Kennedy & Barak Obama...

           A real man does not hide from responsibility.

• God is looking for a man who would build up a hedge to protect families, the children, their neighbors spiritually.

           God is looking for us to be present.

• What is the gap? It is a space in the hedge. And if there is a gap, someone must guard it which can be a dangerous job. But a true leader will serve, sacrifice, be steadfast, service minded in the Lord & His Word.

          Jesus is our example of standing in the gap of the hedge. So stand strong for we know that Jesus is on our side. 

           

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Eddie & Marina J.

Thelma W.

Evelyn H.

Ginger R.

Clark M.

Rev. I. Pelton 

Dorothy M.

Violet W.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

June 14, 2026

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Galatians 3:28 - There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.; Micah 6:8 - He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?

Subject: Breaking Down Walls

• We are divided even in our church services. 
• We are supposed to be praying to the same god but we have so many differences that distract us from the Word.
• Racism, hatred, arguments, opposite political views, cultural problems....the list goes on and on.
• What does God require of us? He requires us to break down walls and love one another. 
• We must remember that everyone was made in God's image. 
• There are no superior races.
• God's image comes in every race and language.  We are all one in Jesus Christ.
• Our worth is not about the color of our skin or the way we speak. 
• Social class does not matter when it comes to God.
• God wants everyone to know Him.
• The enemy (Satan) want division, but Christ wants reconcilition.
• Love is the key. It breaks down walls.
• We must show mercy and humility towards others.
• We become a living testimony when we show love to others. 
• The wall must come down.
• Christ died to break every chain.
• Jesus paid it all. 
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Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Communion Sunday

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Eddie & Marina J.

Thelma W.

Evelyn H.

Ginger R.

Rev. I. Pelton

Violet W.

Rhonda L.

Announcement: July 19, 2026 @ Avant AME Church - Friends & Family Day

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Closing Song:

"No Other Help I Know"

June 7, 2026

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5 - Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Anu fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate?  Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose.  Don't be selfish; don't try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves.  Don't look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.

Subject: It's Not About You

• It's easy to be humble on Sundays but the rest of the week not so much. Are we only concerned about ourselves? Self-centered?
• We need to shift your thoughts towards God and value others rather than ourselves.
• Don't just look out of "number 1" but also for others.
• Humility is not thinking less of yourself but thinking more for others.
• Jesus humbled himself and died on the cross for us.
• God's will be done, not ours.
• Heaven is our goal.
• We must be humble and obedient; think of others, love one another.
• Remember, every knee must bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord of all.
• If we want the mind of Christ, we must sacrifice, pray, love, be a servant, etc.
• It's not about me or you, it's about Him!

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

June Birthdays:

Pastor Baggett

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Eddie & Marina J.

Thelma W.

Evelyn H.

Dorothy M.

Ginger R.

Violet W.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

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May 24, 2026 - Happy Memorial Day to All Veterans

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:11-24 - 11 “‘For this is what the Sovereign Lord says: I myself will search for my sheep and look after them. 12 As a shepherd looks after his scattered flock when he is with them, so will I look after my sheep. I will rescue them from all the places where they were scattered on a day of clouds and darkness. 13 I will bring them out from the nations and gather them from the countries, and I will bring them into their own land. I will pasture them on the mountains of Israel, in the ravines and in all the settlements in the land. 14 I will tend them in a good pasture, and the mountain heights of Israel will be their grazing land. There they will lie down in good grazing land, and there they will feed in a rich pasture on the mountains of Israel. 15 I myself will tend my sheep and have them lie down, declares the Sovereign Lord. 16 I will search for the lost and bring back the strays. I will bind up the injured and strengthen the weak, but the sleek and the strong I will destroy. I will shepherd the flock with justice.

17 “‘As for you, my flock, this is what the Sovereign Lord says: I will judge between one sheep and another, and between rams and goats. 18 Is it not enough for you to feed on the good pasture? Must you also trample the rest of your pasture with your feet? Is it not enough for you to drink clear water? Must you also muddy the rest with your feet? 19 Must my flock feed on what you have trampled and drink what you have muddied with your feet?

20 “‘Therefore this is what the Sovereign Lord says to them: See, I myself will judge between the fat sheep and the lean sheep. 21 Because you shove with flank and shoulder, butting all the weak sheep with your horns until you have driven them away, 22 I will save my flock, and they will no longer be plundered. I will judge between one sheep and another. 23 I will place over them one shepherd, my servant David, and he will tend them; he will tend them and be their shepherd. 24 I the Lord will be their God, and my servant David will be prince among them. I the Lord have spoken.

Subject: When God Has to Step In

• Jesus is the good shepherd. 
• There are people in authority who do not care for others, from big business and in churches.
• Some shepherds tend to take care of themselves rather than caring for the flock.
• But God said that He, Himself for step in and search for His people.
• Many are called but few are chosen. 
• We must step in to help one another because we as Christians, are God's helpers.
• To God be the glory.
• We must gather the scattered sheep, the lost ones.
• Our God sits high and looks low.
• God does not abandon us.
• God's love can and will lift us up. 
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Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Thelma W.

Evelyn H.

Ginger R.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Eddie & Marina J.

Clark M.

Dorothy M.

Violet W.

Rhonda L.

May 17, 2026

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25 - And let us consider on another to provoke unto love and to goo works:  Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another and so much the more, a ye see the day approaching.

Subject: The Importance of Community

• Have we lost our ability of community?
• We have become disconnected from one another.
• Community is important because it allows us to remain strong.
• Christianity is not a walk alone journey.
• Brothers and sisters walking together not walking alone.
• The enemy loves for us to be in isolation.
• Isolation weakens us so that the enemy can step in.
• Community causes us to support one another, to love, to reach out to one another.
• Everybody needs somebody.
• Community tends to encourage us through difficult times.
• In darker times we need one another.
• Community offers words of encouragement, a song of praise, lending a helping hand, a spiritual support.
• In natural disasters, a community that pulls together tends to rise above, in spirit, even in that crisis.
• Do not forsake the community's power.
• I need Thee every hour as the psalmist sang.
• And we need one another as well.
• Forward together, not one step back!
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Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Eddie & Marina J.

Thelma W.

Rev. I. Pelton

Ginger R.

Evelyn R.

Violet W.

Dorothy M.

Clark M.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Closing Song:

Somebody Prayed for Me.