First Baptist Church, South Haven
Worship Gathering: 1/17/2021
We are currently only having VIRTUAL WORSHIP SERVICES. In addition, all in-person activities have been cancelled. Watch our emails or check the website for how to participate virtually. 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. And a building is just that - a building. The Church is the people, not the place where we worship. In these troubled times, our witness for Jesus Christ can be evident to those around us as we take wise precautions, while simultaneously living out our faith with what it means to have a peace that passes all understanding. May you be blessed this week as we see God at work through these unprecedented times. We can get through this together. Our God is able.
Locations & Times
First Baptist Church
10781 76th St, South Haven, MI 49090, USA
Sunday 6:00 AM
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Two Parabolic Illustrations: Salt & Light
Matthew 5:13-16
Pastor Jerry Koller
Matthew 5:13-16
Pastor Jerry Koller
Parabolic illustrations are not necessarily short stories.
· They are allegories—common symbols that represent some truth.
· All of them were common things that were very familiar to everyone.
· They are allegories—common symbols that represent some truth.
· All of them were common things that were very familiar to everyone.
Jesus is illustrating the influence the kingdom of God has in the world in which we live.
There were two primary uses for salt in Jesus’ day: to keep certain foods from perishing and to enhance the taste of food.
Salt of the earth:
· The earth deals with the world in which we live.
· The New Testament use of the word “world” stands in contrast with God’s kingdom and His principles.
· We help prevent the spread of wickedness.
· We are not the cure for wickedness.
· The earth deals with the world in which we live.
· The New Testament use of the word “world” stands in contrast with God’s kingdom and His principles.
· We help prevent the spread of wickedness.
· We are not the cure for wickedness.
But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again?
· Salt cannot lose its saltiness.
· Salt cannot lose its saltiness.
Jesus says we are also the light of the world.
· Light always has a source.
· Light always has a source.
· We do not generate light on our own.
· We are required to let the light that we possess shine.
· We are required to let the light that we possess shine.
APPLICATION
Salt and light are two parabolic illustrations describe an important aspect of kingdom living, how you and I—as kingdom citizens—are to live in this present world.
God has strategically placed us where we are at so that as kingdom citizens, we can help prevent wickedness from spreading.
We do this by reflecting the light of Jesus that is within us - through good works.
· These good works are a result of the character the Holy Spirit is developing in us.
· They are works that bring glory and honor to God the Father, through the Lord Jesus Christ.
· These good works are a result of the character the Holy Spirit is developing in us.
· They are works that bring glory and honor to God the Father, through the Lord Jesus Christ.
Let us purpose to live out our faith—individually and together—for the glory of God.
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.comHappy Birthday!
· Al Rarick (1/19)
Happy Anniversary!
· Jeff & Allie Wilson (1/23, 17 years)
Online 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-miPop Cans = Scholarships
Don’t forget that your beverage can & bottle donations are used to fund teen scholarships for youth retreats, summer camps, special activities, etc. Please bring your recyclable items to the church anytime!
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-programsOpportunities this Week
Sundays
· 10:30 AM - Virtual Worship Available (Online Only)
· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SouthHavenFBC
· YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQahojNwyPo2LMn-ctTG8A
Tuesdays
· 6:45 PM - Women’s Virtual Bible Study
· Studying Get Out of Your Head by Jennie Allen
· Contact Tracy Marshall to participate.
· 10:30 AM - Virtual Worship Available (Online Only)
· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SouthHavenFBC
· YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQahojNwyPo2LMn-ctTG8A
Tuesdays
· 6:45 PM - Women’s Virtual Bible Study
· Studying Get Out of Your Head by Jennie Allen
· Contact Tracy Marshall to participate.
· Gena Bassett is asking for prayer that she can find a new job that is more suitable for her as a single mom; particularly one in which she can work Monday-Friday during the day and have weekends off. Please pray for a solution and if you're aware of any job openings, please let her know.
· Robert Pranger (Tracy Marshall's stepdad) who lost his father on 12/29 due to COVID. This has been an especially difficult year for him as he lost his mother very unexpectedly to cancer earlier this year as well.
· Steve Follman is recovering from surgery for a total knee replacement.
· Ken & Tina Dell and their family upon the loss of Tina’s mother, Paula Chambers, on 12/15 following complications from Covid. Ken and Tina are also recovering from Covid.
· Rafael & Rachel Cabrera (friends of Bob & Kim Collins) are recovering from kidney transplant operations. Rafael was the recipient of a kidney from Massachusetts; Rachel was a donor to someone in Texas. Both are home and doing well.
· Randy Follman (brother of Steve Follman) is recovering from hip replacement surgery.
· Deborah Kirby (Vasha Ferguson's sister) is in a rehab center following a massive stroke in July 2020. Pray that medicare/medicaid insurance can be upgraded to cover needed treatment. Her recovery is slowly progressing and although it is greatly painful, she is gaining movement on the left side with the help of therapy.
· 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.
· Robert Pranger (Tracy Marshall's stepdad) who lost his father on 12/29 due to COVID. This has been an especially difficult year for him as he lost his mother very unexpectedly to cancer earlier this year as well.
· Steve Follman is recovering from surgery for a total knee replacement.
· Ken & Tina Dell and their family upon the loss of Tina’s mother, Paula Chambers, on 12/15 following complications from Covid. Ken and Tina are also recovering from Covid.
· Rafael & Rachel Cabrera (friends of Bob & Kim Collins) are recovering from kidney transplant operations. Rafael was the recipient of a kidney from Massachusetts; Rachel was a donor to someone in Texas. Both are home and doing well.
· Randy Follman (brother of Steve Follman) is recovering from hip replacement surgery.
· Deborah Kirby (Vasha Ferguson's sister) is in a rehab center following a massive stroke in July 2020. Pray that medicare/medicaid insurance can be upgraded to cover needed treatment. Her recovery is slowly progressing and although it is greatly painful, she is gaining movement on the left side with the help of therapy.
· 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