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 

 

 

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.

May 4, 2025

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Lamentations 3:17-26 - 17 my soul is bereft of peace;

I have forgotten what happiness is;

18 so I say, “Gone is my glory,

and all that I had hoped for from the Lord.”

19 The thought of my affliction and my homelessness

is wormwood and gall!

20 My soul continually thinks of it

and is bowed down within me.

21 But this I call to mind,

and therefore I have hope:

22 The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases,b

his mercies never come to an end;

23 they are new every morning;

great is your faithfulness.

24 “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul,

“therefore I will hope in him.”

25 The Lord is good to those who wait for him,

to the soul that seeks him.

26 It is good that one should wait quietly

for the salvation of the Lord.

Subject: Are You Tired Yet?

• 2 Timothy 3:1-5 - This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy; Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good; Traitors, heady, high minded, lovers of pleasures more that lovers of God; Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
• Are you a clanging cymbal?  1 Corinthians 13:1 - If I could speak all the languages of earth and of angels, but didn't love others, I would only be a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.
• We are not to be consumed by our trials.
• We are to have faith.
• We can express our troubles and our happiness to God because all glory goes to God.
• We have tools to minister to ourselves and to others. The Word!
• Psalms 34:18 - The Lord is near the broken-hearted; he is the savior of those whose spirits are crushed down.
• Be careful of your surroundings, the Internet, worldly things, etc.
• We must pray unceasingly.
• Isaiah 40:28-31 - Have you no knowledge of it? has it not come to your ears? The eternal God, the Lord, the Maker of the ends of the earth, is never feeble or tired; there is no searching out of his wisdom.  He gives power to the feeble, increasing the strength of him who has no force. Even the young men will become feeble and tired, and the best of them will come to the end of his strength; But those who are waiting for the Lord will have new strength; they will get wings like eagles: running, they will not be tired, and walking, they will have no weariness.
• Matthew 11:28 - Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.  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. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. 

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

May Birthdays:

Debra W.

Frank H.

Willie Lester H.

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Evelyn H.

Thelma W.

Ginger R.

Clark M.

Rev. I Pelton

Violet W.

Earl Ray J.

Adamson D.

Eddie & Marina J.

Gina L.

Dr. Laborusa

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

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

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 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

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

December 8, 2024

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7 - Be glad in the Lord all times: again, I say, Be glad.  Let your gentle behavior be clear to all men. The Lord is near.  Have no cares; but in everything with prayer and praise put your requests before God.  And the peace of Go, which is deeper than all knowledge, will keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. 

Subject: An Advent Message of Joy

• Weeping may come in the night, but joy comes in the morning. Psalm 30:5
• Are we living or just existing? Have we lost all hope?
• We have hope, joy, faith and peace. Please keep that in mind in these troubled times.
• Remember Sarah and Abraham who had lost all hope of having a child....but God! Genesis 21
• We must rejoice in the Lord always!
• By whom this poor body of ours will be changed into the image of the body of his glory, in the measure of the working by which he is able to put all things under himself. Philippians 3:21
• In other words, at that time, we will have an extreme makeover! Hallelujah!
• Jesus said that he would never leave us or forsake us. Hebrews 13:5
• Let our gentleness be of good grace.
• We as Christians should stand strong and be steadfast in the Lord no matter what is going on in thee world.
• If God be for us, He is more than the world against us. Romans 8:31
• Philippians 4:8 - Finally, brethren, 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.

Communion

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Thelma W.

Ginger R.

Rev. I. Pelton

Evelyn H.

Clark M.

Violet W.

Gina L.

Rhonda L.

Invitation to Christian Discipleship: Pastor Baggett - whosoever will, may come.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

November 17, 2024

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-7 - For this cause make yourselves low under the strong hand of God, so that when the time comes you may be lifted up; putting all your troubles on him, for he takes care of you.

Subject: He Cares for You

• What the world needs now is love.
• We are living in a divided nation but we as Christians must hold fast to God's unchanging hand.
• We must remember to lend a helping hand when needed. We must continue to reach out to others.
• We must administer care and compassion to others by a simple phone call, a smile, visiting the elderly, sitting with someone in the hospital, etc.
• Romans 5:6-8 - For when were still without strength, at the right time Christ gave his life for evil-doers. Now it is hard for anyone to give his life even for an upright man, though it might be that for a good man someone would give his life.  But God has made clear his love to us, in that, when we were still sinners, Christ gave his life for us.
• Oh Lamb of God, I come to Thee.
• Psalm 115:12 - The Lord has kept us in mind and will give us his blessing; he will send blessings on the house of Israel and on the house of Aaron.
• Psalm 46:1 -God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
• Hebrews 13:5 - Be free from the love of money and pleased with the things which you have; for he himself has said, I will never leave you, not forsake you.
• Matthew 10:29 - Are not sparrows two a farthing? and not one of them comes to an end without your Father.
• Luke 12:6 - And not five sparrows given in exchange for two farthings? and God has every one of them in mind.
• If God knows about the sparrows, surely He knows about us!
• God cares for us.

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Willie & Bonnie T.

Thelma W.

Debra W.

Clark M.

Evelyn H.

Ginger R.

Violet W.

Eddie & Marina J.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

November 10, 2024

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-4 - The Lord is my light and my salvation; who is then a cause of fear to me? the Lord is the strength of my life; who is a danger to me?  When evil-doers, even my haters, came on me to put an end to me, they were broken and put to shame. Even if an army came against me with its tents, my heart would have no fear: if war was made on me, my faith would not be moved.  One prayer have I made to the Lord, and this is my heart's desire; that I may have a place in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, looking on his glory, and getting wisdom in his Temple. 

Subject: Winning At War-ware Using the Advice of a Veteran of War (King David)

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 ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all to stand.  Ephesians 6:12-13

• The Lord is our light. In other words, we should focus on God. 
• God has not given us a spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7
• Do not lose your spirit of joy.
• We must focus on who God is and how great He is.
• We must keep fellowship with God.
• We have a blessed assurance of Jesus.
• We must always pray and not faint. Luke 18:1
• We must spend in pray; the study of God's word; exercise our faith.
• We must always cry out to God. He will answer us in His own time.
• We must seek first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6:33
• Nearer my God to thee.
• We must live a upright life.
• 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
• Psalms 27 

The Lord is my light and my salvation;

• Whom shall I fear?
• The Lord is the strength of my life;
• Of whom shall I be afraid?
• 2 When the wicked came against me
• To eat[a] up my flesh,
• My enemies and foes,
• They stumbled and fell.
• 3 Though an army may encamp against me,
• My heart shall not fear;
• Though war may rise against me,
• In this I will be confident.
• 
  
• 4 One thing I have desired of the Lord,
• That will I seek:
• That I may dwell in the house of the Lord
• All the days of my life,
• To behold the [b]beauty of the Lord,
• And to inquire in His temple.
• 5 For in the time of trouble
• He shall hide me in His pavilion;
• In the secret place of His tabernacle
• He shall hide me;
• He shall set me high upon a rock.
• 
  
• 6 And now my head shall be [c]lifted up above my enemies all around me;
• Therefore I will offer sacrifices of [d]joy in His tabernacle;
• I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord.
• 
  
• 7 Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice!
• Have mercy also upon me, and answer me.
• 8 When You said, “Seek My face,”
• My heart said to You, “Your face, Lord, I will seek.”
• 9 Do not hide Your face from me;
• Do not turn Your servant away in anger;
• You have been my help;
• Do not leave me nor forsake me,
• O God of my salvation.
• 10 When my father and my mother forsake me,
• Then the Lord will take care of me.
• 
  
• 11 Teach me Your way, O Lord,
• And lead me in a smooth path, because of my enemies.
• 12 Do not deliver me to the will of my adversaries;
• For false witnesses have risen against me,
• And such as breathe out violence.
• 13 I would have lost heart, unless I had believed
• That I would see the goodness of the Lord
• In the land of the living.
• 
  
• 14 Wait[e] on the Lord;
• Be of good courage,
• And He shall strengthen your heart;
• Wait, I say, on the Lord!

                                                                 Communion Sunday

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Thelma W.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Evelyn H.

Ginger R.

Violet W.

Eddie & Marina J.

Rev. I. Pelton

Clark M.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

His Eye Is On The Sparrow

September 15, 2024

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: John 11:38-45 - 38 Then Jesus, deeply moved again, came to the tomb. It was a cave, and a stone lay against it. 39 Jesus said, “Take away the stone.” Martha, the sister of the dead man, said to him, “Lord, by this time there will be an odor, for he has been dead four days.” 40 Jesus said to her, “Did I not tell you that if you believed you would see the glory of God?” 41 So they took away the stone. And Jesus lifted up his eyes and said, “Father, I thank you that you have heard me. 42 I knew that you always hear me, but I said this on account of the people standing around, that they may believe that you sent me.” 43 When he had said these things, he cried out with a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out.” 44 The man who had died came out, his hands and feet bound with linen strips, and his face wrapped with a cloth. Jesus said to them, “Unbind him, and let him go.”

Subject: The Lazarus Experience

What instruction would Jesus have for us?

• Take away the stone. Some things need to be moved out of our lives so that we may have a closer relationship with God.
• We should respond to the Lord's call.  We need to be obedience.  
• Obedience is better than sacrifice. 1 Samuel 15:22
• Lead not on our own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6
• Put our faith in God.
• We should be living sacrifices of God.

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Thelma W.

Evelyn H.

Ginger R.

Eddie & Marina J.

Clark M.

Violet W.

Gina L.

Rev. I. Pelton

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

                                                                    Closing Song

September 8, 2024

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5 - And when he came into Capernaum again after some days, the news went about that he was in the house. And a great number had come together, so that there was no longer room for them, no, not even about the door: and he gave them teaching.  And four men came to him with one on a bed who had no power of moving.  And when they were unable to get near him because of all the people, they got the roof uncovered where he was: and when it was broken up, they let down the bed on which the man was.  And Jesus, seeing their faith, said to him, Son, you have forgiveness for your sins.

Subject: Barriers to Our Blessings

• The paralyzed man was desperate for help.
• Jesus said, "Come unto me and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28-30
• There will be trials and tribulations.
• Romans 12:3 - For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith.
• Don't have a spirit of hatefulness, envy, strife, deceit.
• Where is the love?
•  We must look to God.
• We must have a spirit of mindfulness, of kindness.
• Jesus came to seek and save that which is lost. Luke 19:10
• Don't lose sight of that which God has called us to do.
• Do we have a spirit of indifference? Self-righteousness
• Read Luke 10:25-37 - The Good Samaritan
• Do we have a spirit of being critical of everything?
• Proverbs 23:7 - For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. “Eat and drink!” he says to you, But his heart is not with you.
• Matthew 6:15 - But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.
• We must be careful to stand with Jesus' teachings. Forgiveness, love, long-suffering, kindness, self-control, etc.
• We must have JOY in our hearts! Lift up others.

Holy Communion

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Rev. I. Pelton

Eddie & Marina J.

Everlyn H.

Ginger R.

Clark M.

Violet W.

Gina L.

Thelma W.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett

August 18, 2024

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

Prayer: Pastor Baggett

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-10 - 1 “Sing, barren woman, you who never bore a child; burst into song, shout for joy, you who were never in labor; because more are the children of the desolate woman than of her who has a husband,” says the LORD.

2 “Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back; lengthen your cords, strengthen your stakes.

3 For you will spread out to the right and to the left; your descendants will dispossess nations and settle in their desolate cities.

4 “Do not be afraid; you will not be put to shame. Do not fear disgrace; you will not be humiliated. You will forget the shame of your youth and remember no more the reproach of your widowhood.

5 For your Maker is your husband— the LORD Almighty is his name— the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; he is called the God of all the earth.

6 The LORD will call you back as if you were a wife deserted and distressed in spirit— a wife who married young, only to be rejected,” says your God.

7 “For a brief moment I abandoned you, but with deep compassion I will bring you back.

8 In a surge of anger I hid my face from you for a moment, but with everlasting kindness I will have compassion on you,” says the LORD your Redeemer.

9 “To me this is like the days of Noah, when I swore that the waters of Noah would never again cover the earth. So now I have sworn not to be angry with you, never to rebuke you again.

10 Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you.

Subject: Expect Great Things from Our God

• When everything was destroyed Isaiah told the people to shout out for joy.
• There is hope in God. God has not forgotten us.
• How do we have hope in God?
• We can & have hope because of who God is. God is as a husband to us. He has compassion & will bring us back to Him.  
• What a mighty God we serve.
• God is well able to save us.
• He is called to God of all the earth.
• We have hope in God because of what He said. God said His unfailing love would not be shaken for us.
• God blessed Abraham in Genesis - 22:17 - That I will certainly give you my blessing, and your seed will be increased like the stars of heaven and the sand by the seaside; your seed will take the land of those who are against them.
• Isaish 64:3-5 - While you do acts of power for which we are not looking, and which have not come to the ears of men in the past. The ear has not had news of, or the eye seen, any God but you, working for the man who is waiting for him.  Will you not have mercy on him who takes pleasure in doing righteousness, even on those who keep in mind your ways? Truly you were angry, and we went on doing evil, and sinning against you in the past.
• We must remain faithful.
• We must be joyful in hope and faithful in prayer.

Roll Call:

Pastor Baggett

Debra W.

Willie & Bonnie T.

Eddie & Marina J.

Evelyn H.

Thelma W.

Clark M.

Ginger R.

Violet W.

Gina L.

Rhonda L.

Closing Prayer: Pastor Baggett