First Baptist Church, South Haven
Worship Gathering: 8/16/2020
Thank you for joining us for worship this morning! While our place of worship has changed from the usual place and time, we are grateful to know that the Body of Christ can worship anytime, anywhere. As a reminder If you have a need for assistance during this time (grocery delivery, meals, etc.), please do not hesitate to call/text Kim Collins on her cell phone. We have church members ready and willing to help.
Locations & Times
First Baptist Church
10781 76th St, South Haven, MI 49090, USA
Sunday 6:00 AM
Worship: 8/16/2020
You can view worship that correlates with today's notes live on our Facebook page at 10:30am on Sunday mornings. If you missed us live, you can see it Sunday afternoon on our YouTube page by clicking here.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQahojNwyPo2LMn-ctTG8AWeekly Bulletin
View this week's bulletin including general announcements and weekly prayer requests by clicking here.
https://www.southhavenfbc.com/weekly-bulletins
How Are You Going to Live?
1 Thessalonians 2:11-20
Pastor Jerry Koller
1 Thessalonians 2:11-20
Pastor Jerry Koller
In the ancient world, the father was the one who was responsible for the moral instruction of his children.
· He was responsible to teach them right from wrong.
· He was responsible for their socialization, teaching them how to interact and get along with others not only in the home but in society as well.
· The goal of his instruction is to live lives that are worthy of God’s calling for He has called them into His kingdom and glory (vs. 12).
· He was responsible to teach them right from wrong.
· He was responsible for their socialization, teaching them how to interact and get along with others not only in the home but in society as well.
· The goal of his instruction is to live lives that are worthy of God’s calling for He has called them into His kingdom and glory (vs. 12).
Worthy comes from a word that has to do with “bringing into equilibrium or balance,” like the balance of a scale.
Paul is stating that the life we live must be in balance, in harmony, with the calling with which we have been called.
· The word calling comes from a word that means invitation (divine invitation) or vocation.
· The word translated called is a very common word that simply means “to call.” In this case, it includes the idea of being called to a vocation, or purpose, or mission.
The caller is God The called are Christians.
· The word calling comes from a word that means invitation (divine invitation) or vocation.
· The word translated called is a very common word that simply means “to call.” In this case, it includes the idea of being called to a vocation, or purpose, or mission.
The caller is God The called are Christians.
Our calling sets the standard for our conduct.
At this time in the life of the early church, Scripture was passed verbally, or by letter from church to church.
· Paul and his team delivered the word of God verbally to the Thessalonians. And when they heard it, they accepted it as the word of God, not as the word of men.
· It was a living word for it was at work in them.
· Paul and his team delivered the word of God verbally to the Thessalonians. And when they heard it, they accepted it as the word of God, not as the word of men.
· It was a living word for it was at work in them.
The saints were living according to their calling.
This fourth and final “you know” in chapter two points back to the first “you know” found in verse 1.
When the Team was living among them, they dealt with each of them as a father deals with his own children.
· Paul took great joy is witnessing how the saints at Thessalonica were growing up spiritually which is one of the reasons why he missed being with them.
· Paul took great joy is witnessing how the saints at Thessalonica were growing up spiritually which is one of the reasons why he missed being with them.
The saints were Paul’s glory and joy.
APPLICATION
Today’s Scripture offers us some important considerations.
Consideration #1—The Received Word Will Change You (vs. 13)
· I want you to consider this statement because one of the changes that continues to develop within the Evangelical Church—which includes our local church—deals with Scripture, with the Bible, and how it is perceived, received, and applied.
· I want you to consider this statement because one of the changes that continues to develop within the Evangelical Church—which includes our local church—deals with Scripture, with the Bible, and how it is perceived, received, and applied.
What is your take on Scripture?
· If you view it as the divinely inspired word of God, how should that affect how you live?
· Should you consider getting to know what it says?
· Should you consider following it?
· Should you consider making it an important part of your life like food, water, and sleep?
· If you view it as the divinely inspired word of God, how should that affect how you live?
· Should you consider getting to know what it says?
· Should you consider following it?
· Should you consider making it an important part of your life like food, water, and sleep?
Consideration #2—Imitate Christ and Apprentice Others
· If you do not allow the word of God to be a lamp for our feet and a light for our path (Psalm 119:105), it will be extremely hard to be imitators of Christ.
· If you do not allow the word of God to be a lamp for our feet and a light for our path (Psalm 119:105), it will be extremely hard to be imitators of Christ.
This consideration moves from you to others.
· Are you encouraging others to follow you as you follow Christ?
· Are you taking anyone under your wing and apprenticing them?
· Are you encouraging others to follow you as you follow Christ?
· Are you taking anyone under your wing and apprenticing them?
This apprenticeship includes teaching them—by word and deed—how they can apprentice others...who will apprentice others… and so on..
Happy Birthday!
· Marge Benham (8/17)
· Sierra Follman (8/17)
· Caroline Bocock (8/21)
· Frank Buchert (8/22)
· Lynn Rarick (8/23)
· Tim Sullivan (8/23)
· Sierra Follman (8/17)
· Caroline Bocock (8/21)
· Frank Buchert (8/22)
· Lynn Rarick (8/23)
· Tim Sullivan (8/23)
Elder Ministry Team Meeting
This month’s meeting will be on Monday, August 31, from 7:00-9:00 PM in the Library. If you’re an active Elder and unable to attend, please let Dean Newell know.
Help Needed
We need someone to bleach /kill the green algae/mold/etc. that is growing on the lower parts of the siding of the building in the playground area. If you are able to help with this, please let Kim know. Thanks in advance!
Items Needed for We Care Pantries
The We Care Food and Personal Care Pantries continue to need supplies. We suggest calling ahead to make sure someone is there to receive your items. For a list of items and pantry locations, please visit their website at
https://www.wecare-inc.org/pantries-and-programsCheck Out Our Web Page
We are keeping our web page (southhavenfbc.com) updated regularly. Please use it as a tool. Under "Resources" we have a page for FBC Members only which has our latest emails and letters from Pastor Jerry. If you try to access this page, you will need the password "Know Him" to see the content.
https://www.southhavenfbc.comOnline Giving is Available!
If you would like to support our ministries by giving an online donation via debit/credit card or your bank account, you can do so by using this link:
https://secure.givelively.org/donate/first-baptist-church-south-haven-miAttention Amazon Shoppers!
Please remember us for your online Amazon purchases and designate “First Baptist Church South Haven” as your charity of choice. We will receive 0.5% donation from all purchases which is used for our youth scholarships. You can do so by going to the following link: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/38-2244607. Thanks for your support!
Opportunities this Week
Sunday
6:00 AM · Worship Online Available (YouTube or Facebook)
Monday
6:30 PM · Men’s Group (Library; ‘til 8)
Wednesday
9:30 AM · Berean Bible Study
8:00 PM · Worship Team Practice (Sanctuary)
Thursday
6:30 PM · Women’s Craft Group (Library)
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children's sunday school
tuesday evening women's bible study
· On summer break and may resume this fall.
monday men’s group
· Contact Dave Hollis for questions or more information.
wednesday bible study
· Meets via Zoom, as well as in person at individuals homes for those who are comfortable doing so.
· To find out where they are meeting or if you're interested in joining, call/text Tina Wilburn at 269-767-4685 or email 2fifty7@gmail.com.
thursday evening craft group
· Masks are required.
· Contact Tracy Marshall for questions or more information.
6:00 AM · Worship Online Available (YouTube or Facebook)
Monday
6:30 PM · Men’s Group (Library; ‘til 8)
Wednesday
9:30 AM · Berean Bible Study
8:00 PM · Worship Team Practice (Sanctuary)
Thursday
6:30 PM · Women’s Craft Group (Library)
___________________________________________________________________
children's sunday school
tuesday evening women's bible study
· On summer break and may resume this fall.
monday men’s group
· Contact Dave Hollis for questions or more information.
wednesday bible study
· Meets via Zoom, as well as in person at individuals homes for those who are comfortable doing so.
· To find out where they are meeting or if you're interested in joining, call/text Tina Wilburn at 269-767-4685 or email 2fifty7@gmail.com.
thursday evening craft group
· Masks are required.
· Contact Tracy Marshall for questions or more information.
Weekly Prayer List
· Clint & Kristen Schultz and their family upon the death of Clint's mother, Ramona Schultz, on 7/24.
· Kay Burtchett (friend of Jean Robinson) who has a recurrence of lung cancer.
· Deborah Kirby (Vasha Ferguson's sister) is recovering from an extensive stroke followed by surgery. Pray for her healing and the family as they determine long-term care treatment options.
· Ginny Dorsey (Rhonda Dobberstein's mother) is recovering from surgery for a hysterectomy, a bladder lift, and a possible cancer area being removed. She is determining treatment options for additional cancer cells that were found.
· Jim (Rhonda Dobberstein's stepdad) just finished radiation recently for prostate cancer. Pray that it worked.
· Bruce & Vasha Ferguson and their family upon the loss of Bruce's sister, Gloria Thompson, on 6/24 from Covid-19.
· Dominique Thompson (Bruce's Ferguson’s nephew) who is recovering from COVID-19.
· Lynn Rarick continues to deal with hip issues. Pray that a resolution can be figured out.
· Check out our monthly prayer card on-line at southhavenfbc.com under “Weekly Bulletins” for a list of those with on-going needs.
· Kay Burtchett (friend of Jean Robinson) who has a recurrence of lung cancer.
· Deborah Kirby (Vasha Ferguson's sister) is recovering from an extensive stroke followed by surgery. Pray for her healing and the family as they determine long-term care treatment options.
· Ginny Dorsey (Rhonda Dobberstein's mother) is recovering from surgery for a hysterectomy, a bladder lift, and a possible cancer area being removed. She is determining treatment options for additional cancer cells that were found.
· Jim (Rhonda Dobberstein's stepdad) just finished radiation recently for prostate cancer. Pray that it worked.
· Bruce & Vasha Ferguson and their family upon the loss of Bruce's sister, Gloria Thompson, on 6/24 from Covid-19.
· Dominique Thompson (Bruce's Ferguson’s nephew) who is recovering from COVID-19.
· Lynn Rarick continues to deal with hip issues. Pray that a resolution can be figured out.
· Check out our monthly prayer card on-line at southhavenfbc.com under “Weekly Bulletins” for a list of those with on-going needs.
First Baptist Church
1635 76th Street
South Haven, MI 49090
269-637-1291
southhavenfbc@gmail.com
1635 76th Street
South Haven, MI 49090
269-637-1291
southhavenfbc@gmail.com