First Baptist Church, South Haven
Worship Gathering: 9/27/2020
Thank you for joining us for worship this morning! We are so glad you’re here today. Whether you are joining us in-person, online, as a vacationer, or as someone who is looking for a church home, we hope that you enjoy our gathering time and sense God’s presence. To help prevent the spread of germs, if you need to go in the building, please wear a mask. While our place of worship fluctuates depending on the weather and Covid rules, we are grateful to know that the Body of Christ can worship anytime, anywhere. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to adapt to these challenging times. 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: 9/27/2020
If you aren't able to join us in person today, you can watch a livestream of today's service on our Facebook page beginning at 10:30 AM.
https://www.facebook.com/First-Baptist-Church-of-South-Haven-118136484800YouTube Video
If you aren't able to join us in person or via Facebook at 10:30 AM, you can access a shortened, pre-recorded version via our web page or YouTube after 12 noon.
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
SOUND OF ADORATION
When we were lost ones,
You were the Shepherd that carried us home.
When we were prodigals, You ran to meet us with open arms.
And we can’t hold back our praise.
When we were refugees, You were the One who took us in.
When we were enemies, You paid the price for all our sin.
And we can’t hold back our praise.
This is the sound of adoration.
Oh, how we love You. Jesus, we love You.
You are the joy of all creation.
Oh, how we love You. Jesus, we love You.
You are the Risen One. You conquered death and made a way.
You sang our freedom song. Now we are dancing on our chains.
And we can’t hold back our praise.
This is the sound of adoration.
Oh, how we love You. Jesus, we love You.
You are the joy of all creation.
Oh, how we love You. Jesus, we love You.
By the cross, I am free. Your grace changes ev‘rything.
I was blind, now I see. Your grace changes ev‘rything.
By the cross, I am free. Your grace changes ev‘rything.
I was blind, now I see. Your grace changes ev‘rything, ev‘rything.
This is the sound of adoration.
Oh, how we love You. Jesus, we love You.
You are the joy of all creation.
Oh, how we love You. Jesus, we love You.
This is the sound of adoration.
Oh, how we love You. Jesus, we love You.
You are the joy of all creation.
Oh, how we love You. Jesus, we love You.
When we were lost ones,
You were the Shepherd that carried us home.
When we were prodigals, You ran to meet us with open arms.
And we can’t hold back our praise.
When we were refugees, You were the One who took us in.
When we were enemies, You paid the price for all our sin.
And we can’t hold back our praise.
This is the sound of adoration.
Oh, how we love You. Jesus, we love You.
You are the joy of all creation.
Oh, how we love You. Jesus, we love You.
You are the Risen One. You conquered death and made a way.
You sang our freedom song. Now we are dancing on our chains.
And we can’t hold back our praise.
This is the sound of adoration.
Oh, how we love You. Jesus, we love You.
You are the joy of all creation.
Oh, how we love You. Jesus, we love You.
By the cross, I am free. Your grace changes ev‘rything.
I was blind, now I see. Your grace changes ev‘rything.
By the cross, I am free. Your grace changes ev‘rything.
I was blind, now I see. Your grace changes ev‘rything, ev‘rything.
This is the sound of adoration.
Oh, how we love You. Jesus, we love You.
You are the joy of all creation.
Oh, how we love You. Jesus, we love You.
This is the sound of adoration.
Oh, how we love You. Jesus, we love You.
You are the joy of all creation.
Oh, how we love You. Jesus, we love You.
Psalm 62:5-8
5 Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him.
6 He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.
7 My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge.
8 Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him,
for God is our refuge.
5 Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him.
6 He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.
7 My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge.
8 Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him,
for God is our refuge.
TIS SO SWEET TO TRUST IN JESUS
'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,
Just to take Him at His word,
Just to rest upon His promise,
Just to know, "Thus saith the Lord.
O how sweet to trust in Jesus
Just to trust his cleansing blood,
Just in simple faith to plunge me
'Neath the healing, cleansing flood!
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him!
How I've proved Him o'er and o'er!
Jesus, Jesus, precious Je sus!
O for grace to trust Him more!
Yes, 'tis sweet to trust in Jesus,
Just from sin and self to cease,
Just from Jesus simply taking
Life and rest, and joy and peace.
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him!
How I've proved Him o'er and o'er!
Jesus, Jesus, precious Je sus!
O for grace to trust Him more!
I'm so glad I learned to trust Thee,
Precious Jesus, Savior, Friend;
And I know that Thou art with me,
Wilt be with me to the end.
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him!
How I've proved Him o'er and o'er!
Jesus, Jesus, precious Je sus!
O for grace to trust Him more!
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him!
How I've proved Him o'er and o'er!
Jesus, Jesus, precious Je sus!
O for grace to trust Him more!
'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,
Just to take Him at His word,
Just to rest upon His promise,
Just to know, "Thus saith the Lord.
O how sweet to trust in Jesus
Just to trust his cleansing blood,
Just in simple faith to plunge me
'Neath the healing, cleansing flood!
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him!
How I've proved Him o'er and o'er!
Jesus, Jesus, precious Je sus!
O for grace to trust Him more!
Yes, 'tis sweet to trust in Jesus,
Just from sin and self to cease,
Just from Jesus simply taking
Life and rest, and joy and peace.
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him!
How I've proved Him o'er and o'er!
Jesus, Jesus, precious Je sus!
O for grace to trust Him more!
I'm so glad I learned to trust Thee,
Precious Jesus, Savior, Friend;
And I know that Thou art with me,
Wilt be with me to the end.
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him!
How I've proved Him o'er and o'er!
Jesus, Jesus, precious Je sus!
O for grace to trust Him more!
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him!
How I've proved Him o'er and o'er!
Jesus, Jesus, precious Je sus!
O for grace to trust Him more!
AT THE CROSS (LOVE RAN RED)
There's a place where mercy reigns and never dies.
There's a place where streams of grace flow deep and wide.
Where all the love I've ever found comes like a flood,
comes flowing down.
At the cross, at the cross, I surrender my life.
I'm in awe of You, I'm in awe of You.
Where Your love ran red, and my sin washed white.
I owe all to You, I owe all to You, Jesus.
There's a place where sin and shame are powerless.
There my heart has peace with God and forgiveness.
There all the love I've ever found comes like a flood,
comes flowing down.
At the cross, at the cross, I surrender my life.
I'm in awe of You, I'm in awe of You.
Where Your love ran red, and my sin washed white.
I owe all to You, I owe all to You
Here my hope is found. Here on holy ground,
Here I bow down, Here I bow down.
Here, arms open wide, Here You saved my life.
Here I bow down, Here I bow.
At the cross, at the cross, I surrender my life.
I'm in awe of You, I'm in awe of You.
Where Your love ran red, and my sin washed white.
I owe all to You, I owe all to You
I owe all to You, I owe all to You, Jesus. Jesus.
There's a place where mercy reigns and never dies.
There's a place where streams of grace flow deep and wide.
Where all the love I've ever found comes like a flood,
comes flowing down.
At the cross, at the cross, I surrender my life.
I'm in awe of You, I'm in awe of You.
Where Your love ran red, and my sin washed white.
I owe all to You, I owe all to You, Jesus.
There's a place where sin and shame are powerless.
There my heart has peace with God and forgiveness.
There all the love I've ever found comes like a flood,
comes flowing down.
At the cross, at the cross, I surrender my life.
I'm in awe of You, I'm in awe of You.
Where Your love ran red, and my sin washed white.
I owe all to You, I owe all to You
Here my hope is found. Here on holy ground,
Here I bow down, Here I bow down.
Here, arms open wide, Here You saved my life.
Here I bow down, Here I bow.
At the cross, at the cross, I surrender my life.
I'm in awe of You, I'm in awe of You.
Where Your love ran red, and my sin washed white.
I owe all to You, I owe all to You
I owe all to You, I owe all to You, Jesus. Jesus.
Crossing Barriers
John 4:1-30
Pastor Jerry Koller
John 4:1-30
Pastor Jerry Koller
Setting for Text:
· Jesus was in Jerusalem celebrating the Passover.
· He had an encounter with a man named Nicodemus.
· Jesus leaves Jerusalem for the land of Judea where He was baptized by His cousin, John the Baptist.
· Jesus left Judea and headed back to Galilee via Samaria.
· Jesus was in Jerusalem celebrating the Passover.
· He had an encounter with a man named Nicodemus.
· Jesus leaves Jerusalem for the land of Judea where He was baptized by His cousin, John the Baptist.
· Jesus left Judea and headed back to Galilee via Samaria.
The Jews avoided the Samaritans whenever possible.
· They were half-breeds: half Jew and half Gentile.
· Because of their intermarriage, they were hated by their fellow Jews.
· They chose to worship at Mt. Gerizim in Samaria instead of at Jerusalem.
· They were half-breeds: half Jew and half Gentile.
· Because of their intermarriage, they were hated by their fellow Jews.
· They chose to worship at Mt. Gerizim in Samaria instead of at Jerusalem.
This passage says it was the sixth hour. By Jewish standards, this was probably the hottest time of the day.
Jesus’s interaction with a Samaritan would have crossed ethnic, moral, and gender barriers that most of His fellow Jews would not have crossed.
Ethical:
· They were compromisers. They married outside their race.
· They did not follow worship protocol.
· On one occasion, the Samaritans defiled the Jerusalem temple.
· They were compromisers. They married outside their race.
· They did not follow worship protocol.
· On one occasion, the Samaritans defiled the Jerusalem temple.
Moral:
· The woman He was talking with did not have a stellar background.
· The woman had been married five times.
· She was currently involved in a relationship with a man who was not her husband.
· The woman He was talking with did not have a stellar background.
· The woman had been married five times.
· She was currently involved in a relationship with a man who was not her husband.
Gender:
· Jewish custom would have frowned upon a man talking with a woman he did not know or just met.
· Such interaction could lead to temptation.
· No wonder why the disciples were surprised when they found Jesus talking with this strange woman.
· Jewish custom would have frowned upon a man talking with a woman he did not know or just met.
· Such interaction could lead to temptation.
· No wonder why the disciples were surprised when they found Jesus talking with this strange woman.
Jesus definitely had an appreciation for spirituality and the afterlife.
Addressing Spirituality:
· The woman had some kind of understanding about God.
· She knew this God was to be worshipped.
· She knew this God promised to send a Messiah to His people.
· The woman had some kind of understanding about God.
· She knew this God was to be worshipped.
· She knew this God promised to send a Messiah to His people.
Affecting Afterlife:
· Could what was once lost now be found?
· Could what was once lost now be found?
All this because Jesus crossed the ethical, moral, and gender barriers.
I propose to you that if we hope to introduce and bring others to Christ, we too must cross ethical, moral, and gender barriers.
Ethical:
· The ethical barrier deals with a set of rules that society establishes as to what is right and what is wrong.
· It is a set of rules that defines allowable actions or correct behavior.
· The ethical barrier deals with a set of rules that society establishes as to what is right and what is wrong.
· It is a set of rules that defines allowable actions or correct behavior.
Moral:
· The moral barrier deal with an individual’s or a society’s view of what is right and what is wrong.
· Ethics is often the outward manifestation of moral standards.
· The moral barrier deal with an individual’s or a society’s view of what is right and what is wrong.
· Ethics is often the outward manifestation of moral standards.
Gender:
· Gender barriers today are very different than in Jesus’ day.
· Our society equates gender with sexuality or sexual attraction rather than distinguishing organisms based on their reproductive roles.
· 2 vs. 58 varieties???
· Gender barriers today are very different than in Jesus’ day.
· Our society equates gender with sexuality or sexual attraction rather than distinguishing organisms based on their reproductive roles.
· 2 vs. 58 varieties???
If we want to point people to Jesus, we too must cross ethical, moral, and gender barriers.
· This does not mean we surrender to society’s view of what is ethical, moral, or how it views gender.
· This does not mean we surrender to society’s view of what is ethical, moral, or how it views gender.
APPLICATION
· Would you cross barriers to share with prostitutes?
· Would you cross barriers to share with thieves?
· Would you cross barriers to share with drunks?
· Would you cross barriers to share with tax collectors?
· Would you cross barriers to share with adulteresses and adulterers?
· Would you cross barriers to share with society’s outcasts?
· Would you cross barriers to share with thieves?
· Would you cross barriers to share with drunks?
· Would you cross barriers to share with tax collectors?
· Would you cross barriers to share with adulteresses and adulterers?
· Would you cross barriers to share with society’s outcasts?
This week pray that the Holy Spirit will reveal to you someone you can point to Jesus even if you have to cross ethical, moral and gender barriers.
When He does, go share. Meet them where they are at spiritually. Share the reason for the joy that is in your heart. And leave the results up to the Holy Spirit.
GOD OF WONDERS
Lord of all creation, of water, earth, and sky,
The heavens are Your tabernacle
Glory to the Lord on high!
God of wonders beyond our galaxy, You are holy, holy.
The universe declares Your majesty. You are holy, holy.
Lord of heaven and earth Lord of heaven and earth.
Early in the morning, I will celebrate the light.
And when I stumble in the darkness
I will call Your name by night
God of wonders beyond our galaxy, You are holy, holy.
The universe declares Your majesty. You are holy, holy.
Lord of heaven and earth Lord of heaven and earth.
Hallelujah, to the Lord of heaven and earth
Hallelujah, to the Lord of heaven and earth
Hallelujah, to the Lord of heaven and earth
Hallelujah, to the Lord of heaven and earth
God of wonders beyond our galaxy, You are holy, holy.
The universe declares Your majesty. You are holy, holy.
Precious Lord, reveal Your heart in me
Father hold me, hold me.
The universe declares Your majesty
You are holy, holy. You are holy, holy.
Hallelujah, to the Lord of heaven and earth
Hallelujah, to the Lord of heaven and earth
Hallelujah, to the Lord of heaven and earth
Hallelujah, to the Lord of heaven and earth
Lord of all creation, of water, earth, and sky,
The heavens are Your tabernacle
Glory to the Lord on high!
God of wonders beyond our galaxy, You are holy, holy.
The universe declares Your majesty. You are holy, holy.
Lord of heaven and earth Lord of heaven and earth.
Early in the morning, I will celebrate the light.
And when I stumble in the darkness
I will call Your name by night
God of wonders beyond our galaxy, You are holy, holy.
The universe declares Your majesty. You are holy, holy.
Lord of heaven and earth Lord of heaven and earth.
Hallelujah, to the Lord of heaven and earth
Hallelujah, to the Lord of heaven and earth
Hallelujah, to the Lord of heaven and earth
Hallelujah, to the Lord of heaven and earth
God of wonders beyond our galaxy, You are holy, holy.
The universe declares Your majesty. You are holy, holy.
Precious Lord, reveal Your heart in me
Father hold me, hold me.
The universe declares Your majesty
You are holy, holy. You are holy, holy.
Hallelujah, to the Lord of heaven and earth
Hallelujah, to the Lord of heaven and earth
Hallelujah, to the Lord of heaven and earth
Hallelujah, to the Lord of heaven and earth
Outdoor Worship
Sundays at 10:30 am at the church
· Bring your own lawn chairs. Dress for the weather.
· Worship is weather dependent and a decision will be made by 9:00 AM as to whether or not to meet.
· If cancelled, a text will be sent and an announcement will be posted on Facebook.
· For more information, see Pastor Jerry’s latest letters posted on our website at https://www.southhavenfbc.com/for-fbc-family-only
· Bring your own lawn chairs. Dress for the weather.
· Worship is weather dependent and a decision will be made by 9:00 AM as to whether or not to meet.
· If cancelled, a text will be sent and an announcement will be posted on Facebook.
· For more information, see Pastor Jerry’s latest letters posted on our website at https://www.southhavenfbc.com/for-fbc-family-only
Happy Birthday!
· Julie Zantello (9/28)
· Julie Newell (9/29)
· Pastor Jerry Koller (10/2)
· Esther Sullivan (10/3)
· Ben Benham (10/4)
· Julie Newell (9/29)
· Pastor Jerry Koller (10/2)
· Esther Sullivan (10/3)
· Ben Benham (10/4)
Happy Anniversary!
· Dean & Linda Newell (10/3, 27 years)
Children's Sunday School
Children ages 5 years—5th grade are invited to join us for weekly Sunday School classes. Class will meet either outdoors or in the Resource Room weekly on Sundays from 9:30-10:15 and be led by Janette Hendrix and Bailey Rooker. If you’d like your child to participate, please contact Janette (janetteahendrix@gmail.com or 269-767-5785).
Youth Group Resumes: TODAY
Teens grades 6th-12th are invited to join us beginning Sunday, 9/27, from 2:00-4:00 PM in Classroom 2. For questions, contact Allie Wilson.
Pumpkinfest 2020
Due to Covid-19, we are sorry to share that we will not host this event this year.
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-miOpportunities this Week
Sunday, September 27
9:30 AM · Youth Sunday School
10:30 AM · Outdoor Worship (weather permitting)
10:30 AM · Children's Worship (weather permitting)
2:00 PM · Youth Group (Classroom 2; until 4pm)
Monday, September 28
6:30 PM · Men’s Group (Library; ‘til 8)
Wednesday, September 30
9:30 AM · Berean Bible Study
8:00 PM · Worship Team Practice (Sanctuary)
Thursday, october 1
6:30 PM · Women’s Craft Group (Library)
Next Sunday, october 4
9:30 AM · Youth Sunday School
10:30 AM · Outdoor Worship (weather permitting)
10:30 AM · Children's Worship (weather permitting)
2:00 PM · Youth Group (Classroom 2; until 4pm)
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children's sunday school
· Ages 5 years old through 5th grade
· Sundays at 9:30 AM
· Meets outdoors or in the Resource Room depending on the weather.
· Contact Janette Hendrix for questions or more information.
youth group
· Middle & High School Students
· Sundays from 2:00-4:00 PM in Classroom 2.
· Contact Allie Wilson for questions or more information.
monday men’s group
· Contact Dave Hollis for questions or more information.
wednesday bible study
· Meets in person at individuals’ homes for those who are comfortable doing so. Zoom can be made available if requested.
· 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
· Begins at 6:30 PM in the Library
· Contact Tracy Marshall for questions or more information.
9:30 AM · Youth Sunday School
10:30 AM · Outdoor Worship (weather permitting)
10:30 AM · Children's Worship (weather permitting)
2:00 PM · Youth Group (Classroom 2; until 4pm)
Monday, September 28
6:30 PM · Men’s Group (Library; ‘til 8)
Wednesday, September 30
9:30 AM · Berean Bible Study
8:00 PM · Worship Team Practice (Sanctuary)
Thursday, october 1
6:30 PM · Women’s Craft Group (Library)
Next Sunday, october 4
9:30 AM · Youth Sunday School
10:30 AM · Outdoor Worship (weather permitting)
10:30 AM · Children's Worship (weather permitting)
2:00 PM · Youth Group (Classroom 2; until 4pm)
___________________________________________________________________
children's sunday school
· Ages 5 years old through 5th grade
· Sundays at 9:30 AM
· Meets outdoors or in the Resource Room depending on the weather.
· Contact Janette Hendrix for questions or more information.
youth group
· Middle & High School Students
· Sundays from 2:00-4:00 PM in Classroom 2.
· Contact Allie Wilson for questions or more information.
monday men’s group
· Contact Dave Hollis for questions or more information.
wednesday bible study
· Meets in person at individuals’ homes for those who are comfortable doing so. Zoom can be made available if requested.
· 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
· Begins at 6:30 PM in the Library
· Contact Tracy Marshall for questions or more information.
· Linda Newell is recovering from surgery for a total hysterectomy.
· Kevin & Andrea Tait as they recover from the total loss of their home due to a fire on 9/15.
· Tina Dell is having some health concerns and significant pain related to a hernia.
· Annette Koller continues to heal following a bike accident.
· Deborah Kirby (Vasha Ferguson's sister) has been moved to a rehab center following a massive stroke. She is making better progress than initially expected, but continued prayers for healing are appreciated.
· 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.
· 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.
· Kevin & Andrea Tait as they recover from the total loss of their home due to a fire on 9/15.
· Tina Dell is having some health concerns and significant pain related to a hernia.
· Annette Koller continues to heal following a bike accident.
· Deborah Kirby (Vasha Ferguson's sister) has been moved to a rehab center following a massive stroke. She is making better progress than initially expected, but continued prayers for healing are appreciated.
· 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.
· 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