April 12, 2026

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:7 - And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man.

Subject: When Prophets Are Silent

• No man can or should be compared to Jesus the Christ, who is without sin.
• We must rebuke anyone who proclaims to be just like Christ. 
• When prophets remain silent then sin runs rampant.
• We can't cover up our sin by manipulating situations.
• Nathan came to deliver a word from God to David.
• We should choose godly council.
• Psalm 1:1-6 - 1Blessed is the man
• who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked,

• or set foot on the path of sinners,

  or sit in the seat of mockers.

  2But his delight is in the Law of the LORD,

  and on His law he meditates day and night.

  3He is like a tree planted by streams of water,

  yielding its fruit in season,

  whose leaf does not wither,

  and who prospers in all he does.

  4Not so the wicked!

  For they are like chaff driven off by the wind.

  5Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment,

  nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.

  6For the LORD guards the path of the righteous,

  but the way of the wicked will perish.

• You shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free. John 8:32
• We must remain on the right path and pray.
• If we are not compassionate towards others, we are lost.
• James 2:15-17 - If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, and one of you say unto them, 'Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what does it profit?' Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.
• Don't be a Christian is name only!
• Faith without good deeds is dead! James2:14-26
• AMEN!

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Communion Sunday

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Evelyn H.

Thelma W.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Eddie & Marina J.

Clark M.

Ginger R.

Rev. I. Pelton

Dorothy M.

Violet W.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Announcement: Avant's Memorial Service will be May 24, 2026 @ 2PM.

April 5, 2026 - Happy Easter

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

Happy Easter everyone!

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: James 2:5-7 - Listen to me, dear brothers and sisters. Hasn't God chosen the poor in this world to be rich in faith? Aren't they the ones who will inherit the Kingdom he promised to those who love him?  But you dishonor the poor! Isn't it the rich who oppress you and drag you into court?  Aren't they the ones who slander Jesus Christ, whose noble name you bear?

Subject: Who Is Your Favorite?

• Doesn't it seem that the rich and famous get all the breaks?
• The poor are labeled lazy, always down and out.
• The poor seems to always get judged wrongly.
• God didn't choose status but the humble man.
• We need to be careful where we get our information.
• Jesus came into the world in a lowly manger. He was crucified on the cross. But He rose with all power.
• Jesus is our savior and our redeemer.
• Remember to hold onto your faith. Jesus the Christ who humbled himself to wash his disciples' feet.
• Don't choose image over integrity. 
• Jesus chose the humble to inherit the earth.
• Jesus paid it all!

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

April Birthdays:

Thelma W.

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Thelma W.

Evelyn H.

Ginger R.

Rev. I. Pelton

Willie & Bonnie T.

Eddie & Marina J.

Clark M.

Violet W.

Monique V.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Closing Song:

He's Sweet I Know by Marvin Williams

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March 22, 2026

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

Announcement: No service on March 29, 2026

Will return Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-7 - The Lord sent Nathan to David. When he came to him, he said, “There were two men in a certain town, one rich and the other poor. The rich man had a very large number of sheep and cattle, but the poor man had nothing except one little ewe lamb he had bought. He raised it, and it grew up with him and his children. It shared his food, drank from his cup and even slept in his arms. It was like a daughter to him. “Now a traveler came to the rich man, but the rich man refrained from taking one of his own sheep or cattle to prepare a meal for the traveler who had come to him. Instead, he took the ewe lamb that belonged to the poor man and prepared it for the one who had come to him.” David burned with anger against the man and said to Nathan, “As surely as the Lord lives, the man who did this must die! He must pay for that lamb four times over, because he did such a thing and had no pity.” Then Nathan said to David, “You are the man! This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: ‘I anointed you king over Israel, and I delivered you from the hand of Saul. 

Subject: Where is Nathan?

• Are we devoted to our faith?
• Nathan teaches us a very important lesson. That is God is not impressed with titles, or leadership positions. We must always be help accountable for our misdeeds and wrongdoings.
• 2 Timothy 3:16 - All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.
• We must speak truth to power. In other words, tell it like it is!
• We must never abuse power. Unchecked power is destructive. 
• Unchecked power will always rewrite the rules, bulldoze over everyone, destroy, etc.
• We must stand up to the wrongdoings of others.
• Nathan did not just condemn David. He rebuked David with the purpose of turning his heart back to the Lord, to be restored.
•  David repented and said that he had sinned against the Lord.
• We must come back to a forgiving God.
• Isaiah 6:8 - Then I heard the Lord asking, "Whom should I sent as a messenger to this people? Who will go for us?" I said, "Here I am. Send me."
• We must stand firm, be ready!

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Eddie & Marina J.

Thelma W.

Dorothy M.

Evelyn H.

Ginger R.

Rev. I. Pelton

Clark M.

Violet W.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

March 15, 2026

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Matthew 27:20-23 - But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.  The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said Barabbas.  Pilate said unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ?  They all say unto him, Let him be crucified.  And the governor said, Why, what evil has he done?  But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified.

Subject: Jesus or Barabbas

• The Rose Sunday. This particular Sunday is referred to as - a day to rejoice.
• Jesus was not the one that the crowd wanted. They thought he wasn't strong enough.
• We should try the spirit by the spirit. 1 John 4:1
• What does this mean? We should evaluate things by the Holy Spirit and the Word of God.
• We are to separate the truth from lies; good from bad; etc.
• The crowd thought that Barabbas could save them. But only Jesus can safe.
• Which spirit are we choosing today? The spirit of Jesus or Barabbas?!
• Jesus the Christ is the one who has all power.
• Have we chosen hatred over love; meanness over compassion?!
• Choose Jesus over Barabbas.

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Willie & Bonnie T.

Eddie & Marina J.

Thelma W.

Evelyn H.

Clark M.

Violet W.

Rev. I. Pelton

Ginger R.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

March 8, 2026

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Matthew 14:12-21 - John’s disciples came and took his body and buried it. Then they went and told Jesus. When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns. When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick. As evening approached, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a remote place, and it’s already getting late. Send the crowds away, so they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food.” Jesus replied, “They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.” “We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered. “Bring them here to me,” he said. And he directed the people to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. The number of those who ate was about five thousand men, besides women and children.

Subject: A God of More Than Enough

• When troubles comes around, who can help us?
• Some people are called to help even in this world of today.
• Some people are compassionate & loving towards others.
• And the Word became flesh and walked among us - that's Jesus
• Jesus' cousin was John the Baptizer. 
• After John was beheaded, Jesus went away to grieve but found that He had compassion on the hungry.
• 1 Thessalonian 4:13 - Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope.
• We must be moved with compassion.
• We must continually pray.
• Our pain does not cancel your purpose.
• We serve a God who has more than enough for all of us!

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Communion Sunday

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Thelma W.

Evelyn H.

Ginger R.

Rev. I. Pelton

Dorothy M.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Eddie & Marina J.

Clark M.

Violet W. 

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

March 1, 2026

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Acts 8:18-23 - And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money, saying, 'Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.  But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.  Thou hast neither part not lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God.  Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.  For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity.

Subject: A Church That Cannot Be Bought

• Do we have a poor understanding of the Holy Ghost? Do we think that money can buy us anything we want?
• Do we have the mind of Simon? Money!
• Transaction is not the way of God nor money can tempt Him.
• Christians cannot be bought.
• Don't allow money to persuade you to sin.
• The Holy Ghost is not for sale.
• Our heart is required by God.
• Don't let influence mess up your integrity.
• Psalm 51:17 - The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and a contrite heart, O God, Thou wilt not despise.
• We, as Christians cannot be bought because we know that Jesus paid it all....all to him we owe!

Invitation To Christian Discipleship

March Birthdays: None

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Eddie & Marina J.

Thelma W.

Evelyn H.

Rev. I. Pelton

Ginger R.

Clark M.

Violet W.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

February 22, 2026

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Psalms 46:1-5 - God is our refuge and strength, a helper who is always found in times of trouble.  Therefore, we will not be afraid, though the earth trembles and the mountains topple into the depths of the seas, though its waters roars and foams and the mountains quake with its turmoil.  There is a river, its streams delight the city of God, the holy dwelling place of the Most High.  God is within her; she will not be toppled.  God will help her when the morning dawns.

Subject: True Believers Respond When the World Seems to be on Fire

• We as Christians, have a crystal-clear path.
• We are trained for this fire thru Jesus the Christ.
• Fear seems to spread faster than facts.
• Believers should be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the Lord's work, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:58
• We must respond with faith and not fear.
• 2 Timothy 1:7 - God has not given us a spirit of fear but one of power, love and sound judgment.
• We should run to God in all things.
• Do not fool yourself about what is going on in this world.
• In times of trouble, our God is a powerful help.
• Our God is not surprised about what is happening here on earth.
• God is watching for us to call on Him to ease our burdens.
• Peace be still and know that I AM GOD. Psalms 46:10
• Romans 8:35-39 - Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril. or sword? For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.  Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.  For I am persuaded, that neither death, not life, nor angels, 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.

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Eddie & Marina J.

Thelma W.

Evelyn H.

Ginger R.

Rev. I. Pelton

Dorothy M.

Clark M.

Violet W.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

February 14-15, 2026

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

Annual Stew & Salad Luncheon Saturday, February 14, 2026

Sunday Service

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2 - Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which does so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us; 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.

Subject: Celebrating Our History

• Our history is not just remembering dates and faces but the running of our faith race.
• Our black churches were based on hope to the glory of God.
• We worship even in the face of oppression.
• We have faith in The Almighty God.
• We do not forget the struggle.
• We should keep fighting wrongdoing and not become like our oppressors.
• What are we to do now in these modern times?
• We must look unto Jesus who is the author and finisher of our faith.
• Jesus sustains us. He remains the same yesterday, today and evermore.
• There is power in the name of Jesus!

 

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

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.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

February 8, 2026

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

Founders Day for the AME Church

Richard & Sarah Allen, Founders

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16 - Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk no as unwise people but as wise making the most of the time because the days are evil.

Subject:  The Day and the Time

• We should be full of God's holy spirit.
• These days are evil.
• Time is a precious thing.
• Don't wait too long because it is running out.
• God offers us time to pray, to obey, to love, to forgive, etc.
• Don't allow your time to run out.
• God is good and worthy to be praised.
• We must redeem our precious time because we can't rewind it and go back.
• Start living for the glory of God.
• Don't waste time with & worry on small daily things. Having a relationship with God is very important.
• What does God expect of me?  He wants us to take control of our time and be intention and focus on that straight road.
• The world doesn't help us choose wisely. The world shows us shiny things to distract us from God's plan for us.
• Today if you hear his voice, do not harden your heart as in rebellion on the day of testing in the wilderness. Hebrews 3:7-8
• If I can help somebody as I journey, then my living will not be in vain.
• Be careful about how you walk in the sight of the Lord.
• Make good use of our time here on earth.

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Communion

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

February 1, 2026

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-27 - 

22 Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. 23 After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. Later that night, he was there alone, 24 and the boat was already a considerable distance from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.

25 Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. 26 When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear.

27 But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage!l It is I. Don’t be afraid.”

Subject: Faith for times like these.

• The fourth watch of the night (between 3AM to 6AM)
• The disciples possibly thought they were hallucinating.
• A critical point: we can be in the will of God but there still can be a storm.
• We, as Christians will have trials and tribulations.
•  A trial can strengthen your faith. It is a lesson to stand firm in one's faith.
• Don't focus on the trial but on the WORD!
• Don't let anything distract 
• Isaish 41:10 - Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God.
• We must keep focused on God's Word not on this world. In other words, keep your mine stayed on Jesus.

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

February Birthdays

Marina J.

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Eddie & Marina J.

Thelma W.

Evelyn H.

Ginger R.

Clark M.

Violet W.

Rev. I. Pelton

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett