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

January 25, 2026

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

• Psalm 27 - 

1 The LORD is my light and my salvation—

• whom shall I fear?

  The LORD is the stronghold of my life—

  whom shall I dread?

  2When the wicked came upon me to devour my flesh,

  my enemies and foes stumbled and fell.

  3Though an army encamps around me,

  my heart will not fear;

  though a war breaks out against me,

  I will keep my trust.

  4One thing I have asked of the LORD;

  this is what I desire:

  to dwell in the house of the LORD

  all the days of my life,

  to gaze on the beauty of the LORD

  and seek Him in His temple.

  5For in the day of trouble

  He will hide me in His shelter;

  He will conceal me under the cover of His tent;

  He will set me high upon a rock.

  6Then my head will be held high

  above my enemies around me.

  At His tabernacle I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy;

  I will sing and make music to the LORD.

  7Hear, O LORD, my voice when I call;

  be merciful and answer me.

  8My heart said, “Seek His face.”

  Your face, O LORD, I will seek.

  9Hide not Your face from me,

  nor turn away Your servant in anger.

  You have been my helper;

  do not leave me or forsake me,

  O God of my salvation.

  10Though my father and mother forsake me,

  the LORD will receive me.

  11Teach me Your way, O LORD,

  and lead me on a level path,

  because of my oppressors.

  12Do not hand me over to the will of my foes,

  for false witnesses rise up against me,

  breathing out violence.

  13Still I am certain to see

  the goodness of the LORD

  in the land of the living.

  14Wait patiently for the LORD;

  be strong and courageous.

  Wait patiently for the LORD!

• We must hold on to God's unchanging hand.

• Don't give up because God is still in control.

• Remember we serve a God that sits high and looks low. Psalm 138:6

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Willie & Bonnie T.

Eddie & Marina J.

Dorothy M.

Thelma W.

Evelyn H.

Ginger R.

Rev. I. Pelton

Gina L.

Clark M.

Violet W.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

January 18, 2026

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6 - Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.  Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.

Subject: Our Frustration is not Faith in God

• The news of the day is always blasting on the television. There seems to be no justice or peace.
• In the lesson today, we must trust in God and his Word. 
• Do not lean on our own understanding.
• God's Word is a comfort to us.
• Frustration is a common feeling we all experience.  But we do not need to "live" in it.
• We know, as Christians, that God is in control.
• In frustration we tend to give up, close down, throw up our hands, etc.
• Frustration focuses on the problem, but faith focuses on a calming spirit, washed in the Word of God.
• O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together.  Psalm 34:3
• O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusts in him. Psalm 34:8
• We must be convicted in the Lord and not in our own control.
• We must remember that God's will be done.
• We must surrender to God and allow Him to guide us. 
• Faith doesn't change our circumstances right away, but we must be patient and wait on the Lord.
• A double minded person is unstable in all his ways.  James 1:8
• Don't be double minded.
• Our God is good, faithful and His ways are not our ways.
• 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.  Philippians 4:6-7
• Faith doesn't panic and the process takes time. So, we must be patient.
• Psalm 46:1-11 - 

1 God is our refuge and strength,

• an ever-present help in times of trouble.

  2Therefore we will not fear,

  though the earth is transformed

  and the mountains are toppled

  into the depths of the seas,

  3though their waters roar and foam

  and the mountains quake in the surge.

  
  

  4There is a river whose streams delight the city of God,

  the holy place where the Most High dwells.

  5God is within her; she will not be moved.

  God will help her when morning dawns.

  6Nations rage, kingdoms crumble;

  the earth melts when He lifts His voice.

  7The LORD of Hosts is with us;

  the God of Jacob is our fortress.

  
  

  8Come, see the works of the LORD,

  who brings devastation upon the earth.

  9He makes wars to cease throughout the earth;

  He breaks the bow and shatters the spear;

  He burns the shields in the fire.

  10“Be still and know that I am God;

  I will be exalted among the nations,

  I will be exalted over the earth.”

  11The LORD of Hosts is with us;

  the God of Jacob is our fortress.

Invitation To Christian Discipleship

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Thelma W.

Evelyn H.

Ginger R.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Eddie & Marina J.

Rev. I. Pelton

Clark M.

Claudia Gibson

Violet W.

Rhonda L.

Announcement: Brown Chapel's annual winter luncheon scheduled for January 24, 2026 from 1pm until 3:30pm at the church fellowship hall.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

January 11, 2026

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

Prayer: Minister Dorothy M.

Scripture: Proverbs 29:16 - When wicked are multiplied, transgression increases: but the righteous shall see their fall.

Subject: Hold On, I'm Coming

• We sure could use a little good news today.
• It seems that we are in an alternative world.
• We need to hang on to the Word which is Jesus.
• We need a Damascus situation in this time in our lives. Acts 9:3-9
• We are living in wicked times but we Christians can rejoice in the Lord.
• Is there a difference between evil and wickedness?
• Evil is the opposite of good.  Wickedness is the opposite of righteousness.
• Evil was in the Garden of Eden tempting Eve.
• When Herod ordered his soldiers to kill every male child, this was wickedness, maliciousness. 
• We can recognize wickedness by those who mislead, rush to judgment, put out alternative facts, they will tell you that you didn't see what you saw, will not take responsibility for anything, withhold information at all costs, etc.
• Fret not for evil doers for they will be cut off: but those that wait upon the Lord, they shall inherit the earth.  Psalm 37:9
• Ecclesiastes 3 (Read entire chapter)
• Be ye steadfast Unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58
• So let us not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don't give up.  Galatians 6:9
• We must hold on because Jesus is coming back.

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Communion Sunday

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Eddie & Marina J.

Dorothy M.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Thelma W.

Evelyn H.

Rev. I. Pelton

Ginger R.

Clark M.

Violet W.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

January 4, 2026

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

Happy New Year!

Psalm 34 - I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall be continually in my mouth....

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: John 15:4-5 - Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me.  Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.

Subject: What Happens When We Leave Out of Our Lives

• How are we to survive without Jesus?!
• Jesus is the true vine.
• Jesus is our provider, our power source, our protecter. 
• Jesus is the center of our joy.
• Branches are the ones who confess that Jesus is their savior.
• Our love connection is God through Jesus Christ, His son.
• What happens when we leave Jesus out of our lives?
• We are excluding prayer from our lives, loving others, etc. 
• This never ends well.
• Self-reliance is not good. It leads to more stress, exhaustion, wrong directions in life.
• Leaving Jesus out of our decisions, lives, etc. We start to compromise, our pride starts to take over.
• We must lead not on our own understanding.  Proverbs 3:5-6   
• We think that we are in control of our lives but this is totally wrong.
• The danger of the last days - 2 Timothy 3:1-9
• Without Jesus in our lives, we have nothing of spiritual value.
• We have started to normalize evil things.
• We must stay strong in the Word, be discerning, staying on the narrow path.
• Leaving Jesus out of our lives leads to lawlessness, evildoing, spitefulness, hatefulness.
• God sent his Son to be the foundation.
• On Christ the solid rock I stand: 1 Peter 2:6; 1 Corinthians 3:11; Matthew 7:24-25 (These verses highlight the assurance and strength found in faith in Jesus as the solid rock.)

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

January Birthdays

Violet W.

Clark M.

Darren H.

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Thelma W.

Evelyn H.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Eddie & Marina J.

Clark M.

Ginger R.

Rev. I. Pelton

Violet W.

Regina L.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

December 28, 2025

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20 - When the angels had returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, "Let's go to Bethlehem! Let's see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about." They hurried to the village and found Mary and Joseph. And there was the baby, lying in the manger.  After seeing him, the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel had said to them about this child.  All who heard the shepherds' story were astonished, but Mary kept all these things in her heart and thought about them often.  The shepherds went back to their flocks, glorifying and praising God for all thy had heard and seen. It was just as the angel had told them.

Subject: Christmas Has Passed, Now What?!

• How do we shift from all the fineries of Christmas?
• Matthew 1:23 - Look! The virgin will conceive a child. Shell will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel, which means 'God is with us."
• And the Word became flesh
• The manger directs us to look forward to Jesus' growth as a youth, to manhood, to the cross, to Jesus ascending to heaven.
• Christmas should transform us to the true meaning.
• Be transformed with the renewing of our minds.
• Be ye doers of the Words and not just hearers. James 1:22
• Faith without works is dead. James 2:14-26
• We must work while it's day, for the night comes, when no man can work. John 9:4
• Give all glory to God!

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Thelma W.

Evelyn H.

Clark M.

Rev. I. Pelton

Dorothy M.

Eddie & Marina J.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Violet W.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Closing Song:

Jesus, What A Wonderful Child

December 21, 2025

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

Isaiah 9:6 - For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Luke 1:32 - He will be called great and will be called the Son of the Most High.

Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you he is the Messiah, the Lord. Luke 2:11

The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son and they will call him Immanuel (which means "God with us) Matthew 1:23

When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. Matthew 2:10

But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship. Galatians 4:4-5

We must take comfort in knowing that because Jesus was born, lived, died and resurrected, we have the hope and knowledge that we are saved and have eternal life.

Keep praying daily.

Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. 1 Corinthians 16:13

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13

Closing Song:

Immanuel

Have a wonderful Christmas everyone!!

December 14, 2025

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

                                                          Merry Christmas

Tis the Season of the Birth of Jesus the Christ

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Psalm 37:4 - Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart's desires.

Scripture: Delight Yourself in the Lord.

• Don't get caught up in the world's problems. Stay focused on the Word.
• Obey God in all things.
• How do the wicked seem to prosper when the righteous seem to suffer?
• We must trust in God and do good. Psalm 37:3
• We must focus on God.

Psalm 37

• 1 Do not fret over those who do evil;

  do not envy those who do wrong.

  2For they wither quickly like grass

  and wilt like tender plants.

  3Trust in the LORD and do good;

  dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness.

  4Delight yourself in the LORD,

  and He will give you the desires of your heart.

  5Commit your way to the LORD;

  trust in Him, and He will do it.

  6He will bring forth your righteousness like the dawn,

  your justice like the noonday sun.

  7Be still before the LORD

  and wait patiently for Him;

  do not fret when men prosper in their ways,

  when they carry out wicked schemes.

  8Refrain from anger and abandon wrath;

  do not fret—it can only bring harm.

  9For the evildoers will be cut off,

  but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land.

  10Yet a little while, and the wicked will be no more;

  though you look for them, they will not be found.

  11But the meek will inherit the land

  and delight in abundant prosperity.

  12The wicked scheme against the righteous

  and gnash their teeth at them,

  13but the Lord laughs,

  seeing that their day is coming.

  14The wicked have drawn the sword

  and bent the bow

  to bring down the poor and needy,

  to slay those whose ways are upright.

  15But their swords will pierce their own hearts,

  and their bows will be broken.

  16Better is the little of the righteous

  than the abundance of many who are wicked.

  17For the arms of the wicked will be broken,

  but the LORD upholds the righteous.

  18The LORD knows the days of the blameless,

  and their inheritance will last forever.

  19In the time of evil they will not be ashamed,

  and in the days of famine they will be satisfied.

  20But the wicked and enemies of the LORD

  will perish like the glory of the fields.

  They will vanish;

  like smoke they will fade away.

  21The wicked borrow and do not repay,

  but the righteous are gracious and giving.

  22Surely those He blesses will inherit the land,

  but the cursed will be destroyed.

  23The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD

  who takes delight in his journey.

  24Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed,

  for the LORD is holding his hand.

• Ephesians 1:3 - All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we are united to Christ.

• Seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6:33

• John 14:14 - Yes, ask me for anything in my name and I will do it!

• Be steadfast, unmovable, always, abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not vain in the Lord.

• Delight in the Lord!

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

                                                                     Communion

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Thelma W.

Dorothy M.

Evelyn H.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Eddie & Marina J.

Clark M.

Ginger R.

Rev. I. Pelton

Violet W.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

December 7, 2025

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14 - I don't mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection. But I press on to possess that perfection for which Christ Jesus first possessed me.  No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us. 

Subject: Higher Ground

• And the band played on is a way of saying that sometimes we don't see what's really going on or refuse to see it and yet things keep right on going.
• We must not worry about what has already happened to us. Don't dwell on the past. We must press towards God's high calling.
• We must be patient, with a steady march, always keeping our eyes on God.
• Don't get caught up in unforgiveness, hatred, etc.
• We must move towards a goal with a single-minded focus.
• We are working towards a spiritual maturity.
• Jesus reaches us at our level and lifts us up, if we let him.
• We must open our hearts to him.
• The world's confusion should not stop our pursuit of our Christian life. We are on a journey.
•  We should aways be in a position of humbleness. 
• God's amazing grace is sufficient.
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Invitation to Christian Discipleship

December Birthdays

Jesus the Christ

Evelyn H.

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

Closing Song:

Lord Plant My Feet on Higher Ground

November 23, 2025

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

Fifth Sunday - No Service

Please join us December 7, 2025 for church service.

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Romans 12:16-18 - Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.  Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Subject: I Will Take the High Road

• Words matter.
• Life and death are in the power of the tongue. Proverbs 18:21
• Words have the power to build up, bring happiness but they also have the power to destroy.
• Take the high road means being mature, focus on solutions, getting results, keeping dignity, having self-control, not being petty, to name a few.
• We cannot ignore conflict but use discernment and calm manner.
• Benefits of taking the high road: reduces stress, strengthens relationships, speaking up with patience & love when rebuking others.
• Effective high-road actions: give yourself time to respond, focus on the facts before responding to others. Use constructive conversation, practice empathy.
• What the devil meant for bad, God intended it all for good.  Genesis 50:20

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Eddie & Marina J.

Thelma W.

Evelyn H.

Clark M.

Ginger R.

Violet W.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett