First Baptist Church, South Haven
Worship Gathering: 8/8/2021
Join us for in-person worship in the sanctuary or live on Facebook at 10:30am. The service will also be posted to YouTube and Archive Sunday after church.
Locations & Times
First Baptist Church
10781 76th St, South Haven, MI 49090, USA
Sunday 10:30 AM
Live Worship: Facebook
If you're unable to join us in person, you can view today's service live on our Facebook page beginning at 10:30 AM.
https://www.facebook.com/First-Baptist-Church-of-South-Haven-118136484800Virtual Worship: YouTube
View today's message later this week on our YouTube channel 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
Expectation, Perseverance, and Strength
Romans 12:12
Pastor Jerry Koller
Romans 12:12
Pastor Jerry Koller
Foundational Truth: Love must be sincere…(Rom. 12:9a).
3 Responsibilities:
1. Joyful/Rejoicing
· The most common translation of this verb is rejoice (33x).
· The most common translation of this verb is rejoice (33x).
To rejoice means to express great or ecstatic joy.
In Hope—a feeling that some desire may be fulfilled.
· There is an element of uncertainty.
· There is an element of uncertainty.
In this instance, hope is a certainty.
What is the blessed hope? It is the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ!
2. Patient/Persevere
· (be) patient in affliction. (NIV)
· to abide; to not recede or flee
· persevering under misfortunes and trials in order to hold fast to one's faith in Christ
· to endure, to bear bravely and calmly: ill treatments
· (be) patient in affliction. (NIV)
· to abide; to not recede or flee
· persevering under misfortunes and trials in order to hold fast to one's faith in Christ
· to endure, to bear bravely and calmly: ill treatments
Affliction here means oppression, tribulation, or distress, things in general that cause suffering because of some kind of adversity.
Persevering in tribulation, as the NASB translates it, is a continuous process.
3. Faithful in Prayer
· Faithful means to steadfastly giving attention or care to something or someone.
· Faithful is characterized by fidelity, loyalty, allegiance
· It can mean to persevere and not to faint.
· Faithful means to steadfastly giving attention or care to something or someone.
· Faithful is characterized by fidelity, loyalty, allegiance
· It can mean to persevere and not to faint.
Devoted to prayer (NASB)
It can mean constant or persistent. Be constant in prayer (ESV)
Prayer is a verbal or mental form of communication between a person and God.
· Prayer is an act of worship.
· Prayer recognizes God for who He is.
· Prayer reflects our total dependence on Him and His desire for us.
· Prayer is an act of worship.
· Prayer recognizes God for who He is.
· Prayer reflects our total dependence on Him and His desire for us.
Examples
· Prayer will help us persevere through adversity.
· Prayer will help us rejoice in hope.
· Prayer will help us keep our spiritual fervor.
· Prayer will help us honor one another.
· Prayer will help us become devoted to one another in brotherly love.
· Prayer will help us cling to what is good and hate what is evil.
· Prayer will help us exhibit a sincere love—to God and to one another. It will help us love others as Jesus loves us.
· Prayer will help us rejoice in hope.
· Prayer will help us keep our spiritual fervor.
· Prayer will help us honor one another.
· Prayer will help us become devoted to one another in brotherly love.
· Prayer will help us cling to what is good and hate what is evil.
· Prayer will help us exhibit a sincere love—to God and to one another. It will help us love others as Jesus loves us.
Prayer is the aspect of strength.
· Our relationship with God is strengthened through prayer.
· Our worship of God is strengthened through prayer.
· Our reliance on God is strengthened through prayer.
· Our submission to God is strengthened through prayer.
· Our relationship with God is strengthened through prayer.
· Our worship of God is strengthened through prayer.
· Our reliance on God is strengthened through prayer.
· Our submission to God is strengthened through prayer.
APPLICATION
Do you live your lives in a spirit of expectation?
How do you handle affliction or adversity?
How is your prayer life?
Happy Birthday!
· Bruce Ferguson (8/8)
Happy Anniversary
· Tyler & Holly Norman (8/14, 11 years)
Can You Help?
We need a few people to help with the Memorial Service Luncheon for Paula Chambers (mother of Tina Dell) on Saturday, 8/28. The catered lunch needs to be picked up from Maria's Restaurant at 10:45am and then help is needed with serving the food buffet style as well as making drinks, clean-up, etc. Volunteers would be needed from approximately 11:00am-2:00pm. If you're able to serve in this way, please contact Kim ASAP. Thank you!
Nursery Update | Helpers Needed
Our nursery is open! We are using the Infant Room (located across from the main women's bathroom). We have almost all new toys and will keep things fully separated from the daycare's stuff. Used toys will be sanitized every week to help prevent the spread of germs.
· RIGHT NOW: We need one person to serve on Sunday, 8/15 in order to fill our August & September schedule.
· FUTURE SCHEDULES: Volunteers are needed to serve on a rotating basis, hopefully once every 6-8 weeks.
· CAN YOU HELP? If you’re willing to serve in this manner, please contact Kim in the church office as soon as possible.
· RIGHT NOW: We need one person to serve on Sunday, 8/15 in order to fill our August & September schedule.
· FUTURE SCHEDULES: Volunteers are needed to serve on a rotating basis, hopefully once every 6-8 weeks.
· CAN YOU HELP? If you’re willing to serve in this manner, please contact Kim in the church office as soon as possible.
Flower Bed Maintenance Needed
We need help maintaining the church’s flowerbeds. Feel free to stop by the church at your convenience and pull weeds from whatever flowerbed catches your eye. If you contact us in advance, we can arrange for the shed to be open so you can get tools; otherwise feel free to bring your own.
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://www.shelbygiving.com/app/giving/southhavenfbcChurch Office Hours
The church office will be open on Wednesdays from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM if you need to stop in for any reason.
Mission Cafe
· 9:00-10:15am on Sundays
The Mission Café is a great place to have a breakfast treat and coffee, enjoy lively conversation and have fun while helping support missions at First Baptist. All items are store bought and served safely. Featuring:
¨ Donuts
¨ Bagels
¨ English Muffins
¨ Snacks
¨ Hot & Cold Beverages
¨ And more!
For your convenience, we accept cash, check and debit/credit cards!
The Mission Café is a great place to have a breakfast treat and coffee, enjoy lively conversation and have fun while helping support missions at First Baptist. All items are store bought and served safely. Featuring:
¨ Donuts
¨ Bagels
¨ English Muffins
¨ Snacks
¨ Hot & Cold Beverages
¨ And more!
For your convenience, we accept cash, check and debit/credit cards!
FBC App
You can download the app by clicking the link below from your cell phone or tablet. By using the app, you can conveniently view recorded Sunday worship services; look up addresses and phone numbers for other church members; update your personal information; register for events; tithe online; send prayer requests; and more. We're excited to bring another avenue of communication to you! If you have any questions or issues, please contact Kim.
https://shelby.ministryone.com/landing/v6VPCheck 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.com
On the Calendar
mission café
· Sundays before and after church
worship
· Sundays at 10:30 AM in the Sanctuary
· Available live on Facebook beginning at 10:30 AM
· If you're unable to join us in-person, you can view the service later in the week on Archive.org, Facebook.com or YouTube.com
children’s worship
· Sundays at 10:30 AM in the Gym
· Ages 5 years old through 5th grade
· Contact Alyssa Newell for questions or more information.
church office open
· Wednesdays, 10:00am-4:00pm
bible study
· Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30am in the Library
· Contact Vasha Ferguson for questions or more information.
women’s craft group
· Thursdays, 6:30pm in the Library
· Contact Tracy Marshall to participate.
men's basketball
· Saturdays, 1:30-2:30pm in the Gym
· Contact Tracy Marshall to participate.
on summer break | will resume this fall
· Children's Sunday School
· Youth Group
· Tuesday Evening Women's Bible Study
· Tuesday Evening Men's Group
· Sundays before and after church
worship
· Sundays at 10:30 AM in the Sanctuary
· Available live on Facebook beginning at 10:30 AM
· If you're unable to join us in-person, you can view the service later in the week on Archive.org, Facebook.com or YouTube.com
children’s worship
· Sundays at 10:30 AM in the Gym
· Ages 5 years old through 5th grade
· Contact Alyssa Newell for questions or more information.
church office open
· Wednesdays, 10:00am-4:00pm
bible study
· Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30am in the Library
· Contact Vasha Ferguson for questions or more information.
women’s craft group
· Thursdays, 6:30pm in the Library
· Contact Tracy Marshall to participate.
men's basketball
· Saturdays, 1:30-2:30pm in the Gym
· Contact Tracy Marshall to participate.
on summer break | will resume this fall
· Children's Sunday School
· Youth Group
· Tuesday Evening Women's Bible Study
· Tuesday Evening Men's Group
· Riley Marshall who will be at Lake Ann Camp August 2-8. His mom Tracy says, “This is a big leap of faith for us because we never know how Riley will handle situations like this given his mood disorder diagnosis and behavioral challenges we still continue to face. We are leaving it in the Lord's hands and trusting in the very capable staff at Lake Ann. And please pray that I can overcome my worries, and not be on alert for a phone call all week. This mama struggles with her fears. We are excited to see what God can reveal to him at camp and pray that he can draw closer to the Lord.”
· Tim Sullivan has been diagnosed with Coronary Artery Disease. He is 30 years old and has been predicted to have a potentially deadly heart attack within 5 years. Please pray for healing for him and peace for both him and his wife, Esther, as they are expecting their second child this fall and are trying to sort through what their future may look like.
· Loretta Pollard (mother of Susan Seitz) has been placed in a nursing home.
· Jepthe Lucien is okay following the assassination of the president and uprising that is occurring in Haiti, although is unable to travel to Port O' Prince because it is too dangerous. Please pray for his and his family's safety, their ministry, and the country during this time of upheaval.
· Linda Rooker is recovering from a successful hip replacement surgery. Pray for a speedy healing and minimal pain.
· Taylor Brown (12 year-old great granddaughter of Frank & Mary Buchert, grandniece of Curt & Patty Bales) continues to recover from a bone marrow transplant. She is doing remarkably well and has been released from the hospital and is now staying at the Ronald McDonald House. She continues treatment three times a week.
· Doug Zantello is recovering from foot surgery. Pray for minimal pain and a speedy recovery.
· Check out our monthly prayer card on-line at southhavenfbc.com under “Weekly Bulletins” for a list of those with on-going needs.
· Tim Sullivan has been diagnosed with Coronary Artery Disease. He is 30 years old and has been predicted to have a potentially deadly heart attack within 5 years. Please pray for healing for him and peace for both him and his wife, Esther, as they are expecting their second child this fall and are trying to sort through what their future may look like.
· Loretta Pollard (mother of Susan Seitz) has been placed in a nursing home.
· Jepthe Lucien is okay following the assassination of the president and uprising that is occurring in Haiti, although is unable to travel to Port O' Prince because it is too dangerous. Please pray for his and his family's safety, their ministry, and the country during this time of upheaval.
· Linda Rooker is recovering from a successful hip replacement surgery. Pray for a speedy healing and minimal pain.
· Taylor Brown (12 year-old great granddaughter of Frank & Mary Buchert, grandniece of Curt & Patty Bales) continues to recover from a bone marrow transplant. She is doing remarkably well and has been released from the hospital and is now staying at the Ronald McDonald House. She continues treatment three times a week.
· Doug Zantello is recovering from foot surgery. Pray for minimal pain and a speedy recovery.
· 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