First Baptist Church, South Haven
Worship Gathering: 10/10/2021
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-118136484800Online 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-bulletinsBody Imagery
Romans 12:4-5
1 Corinthians 12:14-27
Pastor Jerry Koller
Romans 12:4-5
1 Corinthians 12:14-27
Pastor Jerry Koller
The context in which this passage is found is dealing with unity in the church.
· It is also addressing diversity, especially in regard to spiritual gifts.
· It is also addressing diversity, especially in regard to spiritual gifts.
1 Corinthians 12
· The first 11 verses deal with the subject of Spiritual gifts.
· The Holy Spirit is the One who determines what gift is given to each saint.
· There is a purpose for these gifts.
· The first 11 verses deal with the subject of Spiritual gifts.
· The Holy Spirit is the One who determines what gift is given to each saint.
· There is a purpose for these gifts.
· Notice: one body—many members.
· The body is not divided any more than Christ is divided.
· Is Christ divided?... (1 Cor. 1:13)
· The body is not divided any more than Christ is divided.
· Is Christ divided?... (1 Cor. 1:13)
This verse emphasizes diversity.
This diversity is illustrated in the next three verses.
All the parts are important.
Paul then moves from wrong thinking to right thinking.
The playing field is not tiered. It is leveled.
2 Key Elements of God’s design: no division, and same care for one another.
APPLICATION
These observations will fall into one of two categories: Unityand Diversity.
1. Reestablish our View of Oneness
Individuality is the quality or character of a particular person or thing that distinguishes them from others of the same kind.
· Oneness has always been essential to God’s people.
· Oneness has always been essential to God’s people.
Individually,
· We must reestablish the view that we are a part of something far greater than just us as individuals.
· We must reestablish the view that we are a part of something far greater than just us as individuals.
Corporately
· As a local church.
· As a local church.
2. We Must Contribute Individually
This is our identity. Let us embrace and live in light of who we are.
Happy Birthday!
· Bob Tate (10/12)
· Beth Bocock (10/16)
· Evelyn Mills (10/17)
· Beth Bocock (10/16)
· Evelyn Mills (10/17)
Happy Anniversary!
· Nate & Chelsea Hagger (10/17, 6 years)
Next Week’s Servants (10/17)
· Cafe Bakers: Connie Hollis (Casserole); Larry Dobberstein (Donuts)
· Mission Café: Marge Dumbaugh
· Nursery: Rooker Family
· Mission Café: Marge Dumbaugh
· Nursery: Rooker Family
Fall Color Tour (10/23)
Join us on Saturday, 10/23, for a fall color tour trip. Meet at church at 12:00pm. We'll go to lunch at Schaendorf Brewing Co. in Allegan and then return back to church. Sign-up online and let us know if you'll join us!
https://southhavenfbc.shelbynextchms.com/external/form/cee4a9c7-2c8f-47da-88ca-df796b5cc922Got Candy?
We need a LOT of it brought in for PumpkinFest Trunk or Treat! If possible, we are asking that each household bring in two or more bags of candy to church each Sunday through October 24. Please leave your candy bags in the pumpkin can outside the church office door. Thanks for your help!
Aftermath Begins 11/14
Sunday, 11/14 | After Worship | Upstairs
Aftermath (definition): The outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual.
During our Worship Service, we spend time together examining various passages of Scripture. Near the end of this time, general application is made as to how the Scripture can be applied to our lives. At best, the application is pretty general and may be applied to one individual differently than another.
Aftermath seeks to help individuals personalize the application, for we are all uniquely different. In addition, it provides an environment in which people can help others personalize the application through suggestion and experience. It can be an effective way to live out our faith together.
We intended to begin on 10/24, but are rescheduling our launch to November 14. We will begin immediately after our Worship Service and meet each week. We will provide a light meal (such as soup) for all who attend. We will gather upstairs in the Plaza. Lunch and discussion will be limited to one hour.
Come join us for an experience that can literally change your lives!
Aftermath (definition): The outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual.
During our Worship Service, we spend time together examining various passages of Scripture. Near the end of this time, general application is made as to how the Scripture can be applied to our lives. At best, the application is pretty general and may be applied to one individual differently than another.
Aftermath seeks to help individuals personalize the application, for we are all uniquely different. In addition, it provides an environment in which people can help others personalize the application through suggestion and experience. It can be an effective way to live out our faith together.
We intended to begin on 10/24, but are rescheduling our launch to November 14. We will begin immediately after our Worship Service and meet each week. We will provide a light meal (such as soup) for all who attend. We will gather upstairs in the Plaza. Lunch and discussion will be limited to one hour.
Come join us for an experience that can literally change your lives!
Pumpkinfest Trunk or Treat: 10/30
· WHEN? Saturday, October 30· TIME? 5:30—7:30 pm· WHO? Kids ages 2 yrs. old-5th grade(All Children Must Be Accompanied by an Adult age 18 or older)· WHERE? FBC Back Field & Parking LotGET INVOLVED:· Bring Candy...We normally start collecting candy in September, so we are almost a month behind. We know from past experience that we need a lot of it! Please bring 2-4 bags (or more!) of candy with you to worship each week between now and 10/24. If you need to drop off during the week, please plan to do so on Wednesdays between 11am-4pm. You may also drop candy off at Paul & Pat Fitton's front door, 27 Chippewa Ct. (1/2 mile north of First Baptist Church) on other days. Please make drop-offs before dark.· Host a Vehicle...If you don't know what a "Trunk & Treat" is, it's exactly what it sounds like - individuals bring their own cars and pass candy out from the back of it. Participants are encouraged to wear a costume and decorate their trunks, pick up beds, etc. Battery operated lights, glow sticks, etc. are all great to incorporate as it will be dark. If you'd like to bring more than one vehicle, just let us know! (Tip: We've heard that Dollar General has battery operated lights for only $2 a strand.) To sign up and host a vehicle, please click the link belowIf you have questions or need more info, please contact the church office.
https://southhavenfbc.shelbynextchms.com/external/form/cf3c0ef3-9d28-44d9-a429-9b6fb85b984dOktoberfest Celebration: 11/4
A Time to Give: Oktoberfest OfferingOn Sunday, November 7, we will receive a special Oktoberfest Offering. 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 we continue to work with pandemic challenges, we are looking forward to what 2022 will bring as we see 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. Your offering is vital to our ability to pay the mortgage. We thank you for prayerfully considering how you can contribute.A Time of FellowshipFollowing our worship service on November 7, we will enjoy a time of food and fellowship with a Potluck Dinner. Please bring a main/side dish AND a dessert to share that feeds at least 10-12 people. Sign up at the link below to let us know what you’re bringing and to help avoid too many duplicate dishes. A Time to HelpIf you’re able to help with the potluck (set-up, serving, and/or clean-up), please contact Kim Collins.
https://www.PerfectPotluck.com/LXBV1183Online 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.comOn the Calendar
mission café
· Sundays | 9:00-10:15am
children’s sunday school
· Sundays | 9:15am | Resource Room
· Ages 5 years old through 5th grade
· Contact Janette Hendrix for questions or more information.
worship
· Sundays | 10:30 AM | 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 | 10:30 AM | Gym
· Ages 5 years old through 5th grade
· Contact Alyssa Newell for questions or more information.
youth group
· Sundays | 2:00-4:00pm | Classroom 2
· Middle & High School students
· Contact Allie Wilson for questions or more information.
men’s bible study
· Tuesdays | 7-8:30pm | Follman Home
· Address: 69416 40th Avenue, Covert, 49043
· Contact Paul Fitton for questions or more information.
church office open
· Wednesdays 10:00am-4:00pm
bible study
· Wednesdays 9:30-11:30am | Library
· Contact Vasha Ferguson for questions or more information.
women’s craft group
· Thursdays | 6:30pm | Library
· Contact Tracy Marshall to participate.
men's basketball
· Saturdays | 1:30-2:30pm | Gym
· Contact Tracy Marshall to participate.
coming soon
· Fall Color Tour (Saturday, 10/23)
· Aftermath (begins 10/24)
· Sundays | 9:00-10:15am
children’s sunday school
· Sundays | 9:15am | Resource Room
· Ages 5 years old through 5th grade
· Contact Janette Hendrix for questions or more information.
worship
· Sundays | 10:30 AM | 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 | 10:30 AM | Gym
· Ages 5 years old through 5th grade
· Contact Alyssa Newell for questions or more information.
youth group
· Sundays | 2:00-4:00pm | Classroom 2
· Middle & High School students
· Contact Allie Wilson for questions or more information.
men’s bible study
· Tuesdays | 7-8:30pm | Follman Home
· Address: 69416 40th Avenue, Covert, 49043
· Contact Paul Fitton for questions or more information.
church office open
· Wednesdays 10:00am-4:00pm
bible study
· Wednesdays 9:30-11:30am | Library
· Contact Vasha Ferguson for questions or more information.
women’s craft group
· Thursdays | 6:30pm | Library
· Contact Tracy Marshall to participate.
men's basketball
· Saturdays | 1:30-2:30pm | Gym
· Contact Tracy Marshall to participate.
coming soon
· Fall Color Tour (Saturday, 10/23)
· Aftermath (begins 10/24)
· Mary Buchert and her family (children Patty Bales, Kathy Brown, Sue Cravens & Sean Buchert) upon the passing of her husband, Frank, on 9/27.
· Roy & Sue Richmond and their family upon the loss of Sue’s father, Raymond Stainbrook, on 9/21.
· Chet & Renee Goff and their family upon the loss of Renee’s uncle, Mike McIntosh, on 9/22.
· Steve Follman is recovering from a successful hip replacement surgery.
· Elliot Keys (8 year-old son of Ashley Ampersee who is a coworker of Tracy Marshall) is showing some great signs of progress. He is no longer on full sedation, but also not awake yet; is responsive to sound and motion; has moved his legs and arms and is holding his mom's hand. He still has a trach. His brain pressure sensor has been removed so that’s a good sign that the swelling has been going down. He has also initiated some breaths on his own when they lowered the vent.
· Gary Wilson (Jeff Wilson's dad) is recovering from surgery for colon cancer; pray for a speedy recovery and healing; other treatment options are being evaluated.
· John Ellis has safely completed his deployment to fight wildfires and is back at base.
· Billy McIntosh (Renee Goff's brother) is suspected to have a genetic form of cardiomyopathy; waiting for test results; has to wear a life vest/portable defibrillator for 90 days and then further treatment will be determined.
· Linda Rooker is recovering from a successful hip replacement surgery. Pray for a speedy healing and minimal pain.
· Check out our monthly prayer card on-line at southhavenfbc.com under “Weekly Bulletins” for a list of those with on-going needs.
· Roy & Sue Richmond and their family upon the loss of Sue’s father, Raymond Stainbrook, on 9/21.
· Chet & Renee Goff and their family upon the loss of Renee’s uncle, Mike McIntosh, on 9/22.
· Steve Follman is recovering from a successful hip replacement surgery.
· Elliot Keys (8 year-old son of Ashley Ampersee who is a coworker of Tracy Marshall) is showing some great signs of progress. He is no longer on full sedation, but also not awake yet; is responsive to sound and motion; has moved his legs and arms and is holding his mom's hand. He still has a trach. His brain pressure sensor has been removed so that’s a good sign that the swelling has been going down. He has also initiated some breaths on his own when they lowered the vent.
· Gary Wilson (Jeff Wilson's dad) is recovering from surgery for colon cancer; pray for a speedy recovery and healing; other treatment options are being evaluated.
· John Ellis has safely completed his deployment to fight wildfires and is back at base.
· Billy McIntosh (Renee Goff's brother) is suspected to have a genetic form of cardiomyopathy; waiting for test results; has to wear a life vest/portable defibrillator for 90 days and then further treatment will be determined.
· Linda Rooker is recovering from a successful hip replacement surgery. Pray for a speedy healing and minimal pain.
· 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