First Baptist Church, South Haven
Worship Gathering: 10/04/2020
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: 10/04/2020
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
Four Pillars of Trust
Psalm 25:1-2
Pastor Jerry Koller
Psalm 25:1-2
Pastor Jerry Koller
The dictionary says trust includes reliance or dependence.
· It is a reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, character and faithfulness of someone or something—in this case in God.
· It is a reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, character and faithfulness of someone or something—in this case in God.
Overview:
· Trust Has an Object
· Trust Incorporates Knowledge
· Trust Involves Heart
· our emotional life
· our volitional life
· our spiritual life
· Trust Includes Action
· Trust Has an Object
· Trust Incorporates Knowledge
· Trust Involves Heart
· our emotional life
· our volitional life
· our spiritual life
· Trust Includes Action
Pillar #1 - Trust Has an Object
· The object of trust is God: Father, Son, and Spirit.
· The object of trust is God: Father, Son, and Spirit.
Pillar #2 - Trust Incorporates Knowledge
In God’s Person: He is infinite, omnipotent, omnipresent, omniscient, holy, loving, gracious, merciful, faithful, good, merciful, compassionate, just, and so on.
· God’s person is reflected in His attributes.
· God’s person is reflected in His attributes.
In God’s Sovereignty:
· His position
· His power
· His providence
· His position
· His power
· His providence
In God’s Plan:
In God’s Principles:
In God’s Purposes
In God’s Promises:
It is because of His person that His plan works, that His principles are true, that His purposes arevalid, and His promises can be depended on absolutely.
Pillar #3 - Trust Involves Heart
Pillar #4 - Trust Includes Action
Oktoberfest Offering: 11/1
Join us Sunday, November 1, for a Special Worship Service!
During our morning worship service, we will have an opportunity to present a monetary gift to God in thanksgiving for His abundant blessings and in joyful celebration of being a church who is committed to being what God wants us to be. We will receive an extremely important Oktoberfest Offering which will be used solely for payment of our building mortgage (annually about $36,000.00). Besides celebrating God’s goodness, our Oktoberfest Celebration will also be a time when we can recommit ourselves to fulfilling God’s calling “To Know Him and Make Him Known” and to the goal of living out our faith together.
While this year has been off-kilter in so many ways, we are looking forward to what 2021 will bring as well as how God will use our building to impact the lives of others in our community. If you are unable to join us for the service, we hope you’ll consider either mailing or making an online contribution ahead of time. While the year 2020 seems to have been a standstill in many aspects, our church bills have continued to need to be paid and this offering is vital to our ability to pay the mortgage. We thank you for prayerfully considering how you can contribute.
[Due to the pandemic, we will forego our potluck this year, but hopefully will be able to hold one following our annual meeting in January.]
During our morning worship service, we will have an opportunity to present a monetary gift to God in thanksgiving for His abundant blessings and in joyful celebration of being a church who is committed to being what God wants us to be. We will receive an extremely important Oktoberfest Offering which will be used solely for payment of our building mortgage (annually about $36,000.00). Besides celebrating God’s goodness, our Oktoberfest Celebration will also be a time when we can recommit ourselves to fulfilling God’s calling “To Know Him and Make Him Known” and to the goal of living out our faith together.
While this year has been off-kilter in so many ways, we are looking forward to what 2021 will bring as well as how God will use our building to impact the lives of others in our community. If you are unable to join us for the service, we hope you’ll consider either mailing or making an online contribution ahead of time. While the year 2020 seems to have been a standstill in many aspects, our church bills have continued to need to be paid and this offering is vital to our ability to pay the mortgage. We thank you for prayerfully considering how you can contribute.
[Due to the pandemic, we will forego our potluck this year, but hopefully will be able to hold one following our annual meeting in January.]
Worship Beginning 10/9
We will resume in-person worship in the sanctuary. Per the latest executive order, masks will be required and seating should be 6 feet apart between separate family groups. We are looking forward to celebrating Communion on this day too.
Happy Birthday!
· Ben Benham (10/4)
· Kim Hill (10/9)
· Kim Hill (10/9)
Happy Anniversary!
· Pete & Sharon Danapilis (10/8, 26 years)
Sympathy
We extend our condolences to Stan & Jean Robinson and their family upon the death of Stan's sister, Peggy Smothers, on 9/24. Peggy was also the aunt of Bruce Robinson.
Virtual Bably Shower: Hailey Watson, 10/20
You are invited to celebrate Hailey and Grady Watson’s baby girl, Emberly Grace Watson, who is expected to arrive this November. Join us via a virtual baby shower on October 20th, at 7:30 pm, using Zoom.
Before this date, please plan to pick up a packet for active participation in the fun including a diaper raffle, games, prizes, and a chance to see the adorable things that have been gifted to Hailey and Grady for their baby girl. Packets can be picked up at church on Sundays, or delivery can be arranged by contacting Chelsea Hagger.
You can join the Zoom Meeting/Virtual Shower using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86863221015 Meeting ID: 868 6322 1015. If you don't have it already, you will need to download the Zoom program/app to your laptop or phone.
Hailey is registered at Amazon.com [https://smile.amazon.com/baby-reg/hailey-watson-november-2020-coloma/36KVJWYGRYK79] for ease of shipping, but if you would rather use another website or gift something handmade, please drop off at church to Hailey & Grady Watson or Chelsea Hagger or mail to: Hailey Watson, 2001 Peterson Dr. , Benton Harbor, MI 49022.
For questions or more information, please contact Chelsea Hagger (920)763-3412.
Before this date, please plan to pick up a packet for active participation in the fun including a diaper raffle, games, prizes, and a chance to see the adorable things that have been gifted to Hailey and Grady for their baby girl. Packets can be picked up at church on Sundays, or delivery can be arranged by contacting Chelsea Hagger.
You can join the Zoom Meeting/Virtual Shower using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86863221015 Meeting ID: 868 6322 1015. If you don't have it already, you will need to download the Zoom program/app to your laptop or phone.
Hailey is registered at Amazon.com [https://smile.amazon.com/baby-reg/hailey-watson-november-2020-coloma/36KVJWYGRYK79] for ease of shipping, but if you would rather use another website or gift something handmade, please drop off at church to Hailey & Grady Watson or Chelsea Hagger or mail to: Hailey Watson, 2001 Peterson Dr. , Benton Harbor, MI 49022.
For questions or more information, please contact Chelsea Hagger (920)763-3412.
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
Teens grades 6th-12th are invited to join us on Sundays from 2:00-4:00 PM in Classroom 2. For questions, contact Allie Wilson.
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-programsAttention Amazon Shoppers
You can use the Bible App on your phone or tablet to follow along with Pastor Jerry's message, take notes, and see announcements. For help on how to do so, contact the office.
Check 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, 10/4
9:30 AM - Children’s Sunday School
· Ages 5 years old through 5th grade
· Meets outdoors or in the Resource Room depending on the weather.
· Contact Janette Hendrix for questions or more information.
10:30 AM - Live Worship via Facebook
10:30 AM - NO Children’s Worship (weather permitting)
· Ages 5 years old through 5th grade
· Contact Alyssa Newell for questions or more information.
2:00 PM - Youth Group (Classroom 2; until 4pm)
· Middle & High School Students
· Contact Allie Wilson for questions or more information.
Monday, 10/5
7:00 PM - Men’s Group (Library; ‘til 8)
· Studying Romans
· Contact Dave Hollis for questions or more information.
Wednesday, 10/7
9:30 AM - Berean Bible Study
· Studying Adorned: Living Out the Beauty of the Gospel Together
· Meets in person at individuals’ homes for those who are comfortable.
· 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.
6:00 PM - Worship Team Practice (Sanctuary; until 7)
· Contact Dean Newell for questions or more information.
Thursday, 10/8
6:30 PM - Women’s Craft Group (Library)
· Contact Tracy Marshall for questions or more information.
Sunday, 10/11
9:30 AM - Children’s Sunday School
10:30 AM - Worship/Celebration of Communion (Sanctuary)
10:30 AM - Children’s Worship (weather permitting)
2:00 PM - Youth Group (Classroom 2; until 4pm)
9:30 AM - Children’s Sunday School
· Ages 5 years old through 5th grade
· Meets outdoors or in the Resource Room depending on the weather.
· Contact Janette Hendrix for questions or more information.
10:30 AM - Live Worship via Facebook
10:30 AM - NO Children’s Worship (weather permitting)
· Ages 5 years old through 5th grade
· Contact Alyssa Newell for questions or more information.
2:00 PM - Youth Group (Classroom 2; until 4pm)
· Middle & High School Students
· Contact Allie Wilson for questions or more information.
Monday, 10/5
7:00 PM - Men’s Group (Library; ‘til 8)
· Studying Romans
· Contact Dave Hollis for questions or more information.
Wednesday, 10/7
9:30 AM - Berean Bible Study
· Studying Adorned: Living Out the Beauty of the Gospel Together
· Meets in person at individuals’ homes for those who are comfortable.
· 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.
6:00 PM - Worship Team Practice (Sanctuary; until 7)
· Contact Dean Newell for questions or more information.
Thursday, 10/8
6:30 PM - Women’s Craft Group (Library)
· Contact Tracy Marshall for questions or more information.
Sunday, 10/11
9:30 AM - Children’s Sunday School
10:30 AM - Worship/Celebration of Communion (Sanctuary)
10:30 AM - Children’s Worship (weather permitting)
2:00 PM - Youth Group (Classroom 2; until 4pm)
· Stan & Jean Robinson and their family upon the loss of Stan’s sister, Peggy Smothers, on 9/24.
· Crystal Jennings (sister of Tracy Marshall’s brother-in-law, Louie) completed chemo for stage 4 breast cancer. She has a scan scheduled for 10/6, pray that treatment was successful.
· 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.
· Crystal Jennings (sister of Tracy Marshall’s brother-in-law, Louie) completed chemo for stage 4 breast cancer. She has a scan scheduled for 10/6, pray that treatment was successful.
· 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.
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