First Baptist Church, South Haven
Worship Gathering: 5/22/2022
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-bulletins
What and Why
Pastor Jerry Koller
Pastor Jerry Koller
Prayer is personal communication with God.
Prayer in the Bible involves the dialogue between God and people, especially His covenant partners.
Prayer is our direct line to heaven.
Prayer is talking to God. Prayer is paying attention to God.
Question #178 of the Westminster Larger Catechism: What is prayer? The answer: "Prayer is an offering up of our desires unto God for things agreeable to His will, in the name of Christ, with confession of our sins and thankful, acknowledgment of His mercies.”
What It Is - Prayer is the communication aspect of our relationship with God whereby we share our heart with Him.
Why Pray - Prayer expresses our dependence upon Him.
From the beginning, man has been—and always will be—dependent upon God.
Prayer Keeps Us from Drifting—It keeps us secured. It keeps us connected. It keeps us focused.
Prayer is simply "the turning of the soul to God."
Keeping our focus on God has always been essential to God’s people.
From deep within his soul, David’s heart tells him to seek God’s face.
Dependence upon God keeps us from drifting, not God.
David declared how God is his rock. Literally, he is referring to a cleft rock, which is a rock that has an opening in it.
· A cleft rock provides concealment.
· It provides protection.
· A cleft rock provides concealment.
· It provides protection.
A fortress provides safety and protection.
David calls God his Deliverer. A deliverer is one who rescues you from harm or danger.
God is his horn of salvation. Horns, in the bible represent a number of things. Here they are a symbol of victory, power, and strength.
God is his stronghold. A stronghold is a defensive structure that provides safety when one is under attack.
In both 2 Samuel 22 and Psalm 18, David mentions how God keeps my way secure. Dependence upon God is not a state of weakness. It is a place of strength.
Honor means approval or distinction. David’s honor and salvation does not come from him or from anyone or anything else. They depend on God.
He tells his people to Trust in him at all times. God is certainly trustworthy. Finally, David says, Pour out your hearts to him.
We share our hearts with him. David tells his people to pour out your hearts to Him.
APPLICATION
Prayer is important because it is an essential part of our relationship with God.
· How is your prayer life?
· How is your prayer life?
Prayer is important because it expresses our dependence upon Him.
· How is your prayer life?
· How is your prayer life?
Our dependence upon God keeps us from drifting.
· How is your prayer life?
· How is your prayer life?
And our dependence upon God keeps us secure.
· How is your prayer life?
· How is your prayer life?
Pour out your heart to Him.
Your honor and salvation depend upon Him. Give your hearts to Him in a spirit of praise and thanksgiving.
Happy Birthday!
· Camille Tate (5/28)
· Lauren Collins (5/29)
· Nathan Hagger (5/29)
· Lauren Collins (5/29)
· Nathan Hagger (5/29)
Happy Anniversary!
· Rocky & Sandi Starland (5/27, 50 years)
Memorial Service: Ken Dell
Please join Tina Dell and her family as they celebrate and remember the life of her husband and FBC member Ken Dell on Saturday, June 4, at 11:00 AM in the sanctuary at FBC. A luncheon will follow. If you’re able to help with the luncheon and/or bring a side dish or dessert to serve, please sign up online at
https://www.PerfectPotluck.com/AMUB7262Graduation Open Houses
· Cody Hampton (son of Theresa Hampton): Saturday, June 4, 1:00-4:00pm at his home (928 Superior Street, South Haven).
· Carson Rooker (son of Mike & Linda Rooker): Saturday, July 16, from 4:00pm-? at (12895 CR 687, South Haven).
· Carson Rooker (son of Mike & Linda Rooker): Saturday, July 16, from 4:00pm-? at (12895 CR 687, South Haven).
Next Week’s Servants (5/29)
· Café Bakers: Lisa Follman (casserole) | Tracy Marshall (donuts)
· Mission Café: Jean Robinson
· Nursery: Allie Wilson, Sandi Cagle
· Mission Café: Jean Robinson
· Nursery: Allie Wilson, Sandi Cagle
Children’s Sunday School Schedule
Class will meet on 5/22 and then start summer break as of 5/29.
Flower Bed Maintenance Needed
Spring is finally here and we need help maintaining the church’s flowerbeds. If you're willing to adopt-a-flower bed for the summer, please contact the church office or 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.
Attention Graduates
As we prepare to recognize our college and high school graduates this year, we want to be sure that we don’t miss anybody. If you will be graduating, please contact the church office no later than Sunday, May 29. Also, if you let us know when your graduation open house is, we would be more than happy to publish it in upcoming bulletins. We are planning to recognize our graduates during the morning worship service on Sunday, June 5. For questions or more info, contact Kim in the office.
Camp Scholarships
If you are willing to provide a full or partial camp scholarship, please contact Kim Collins or make a donation to FBC with “Camp” noted on your check. We have students going to Lake Louise on Higher Ground, Lake Ann Camp and True Vine Horse Camp.
Fundraiser: Door Repairs and Replacement
If you have noticed when you enter the church through our main entrance, the outside steel doors are in rough shape. It has been determined that they need to be replaced. In addition, all the fire doors in the east wing need repair or adjustments; so do the double steel doors in the gym on the east side of the building. We have contacted S.A. Morman and Co. in Portage to fix these issues. The cost will run approximately $14,400.00. If there is any way you could contribute to this expense, it would be greatly appreciated. You can simply mark your donation with “Doors” and drop it in the offering on Sunday morning or make an online contribution at
https://www.shelbygiving.com/app/giving/southhavenfbcVolunteers Needed
We would like to resume having Greeters, Ushers, and a Welcome Center attendant on Sunday mornings. If you are willing to serve in any of these areas, please contact Kim ASAP to be put on the upcoming schedule. Thank you!
Blood Drive: 5/26
1:30-6:00pm | Upstairs at FBC
The need for lifesaving blood donations never takes a break. Walk-ins welcomed; appointments preferred. Call 866-642-5663 or sign-up online.
https://bit.ly/SAVE3LIVESINMAYCelebrate Freedom | Hot Dog Giveaway: 7/3
Sunday, July 3 | Kids’ Corner Park
After a 2-year hiatus, we are SO excited to resume this event! To celebrate Independence Day, we will be giving away free hot dogs and sharing the freedom we have in Christ with our community… don’t miss our annual event which will be here in just a few short weeks!
Get Involved!
« MONETARY SUPPORT NEEDED...We are hoping to give away at least 1500 free hot dogs at this event. If you would like to make a donation towards the purchase of hot dogs, please leave it in the jar in the foyer or note “Hot Dogs” in the memo of your check. We hope to purchase hot dogs from Village Market (in Allegan) again this year as they’ve sold them around Memorial Weekend for 88¢ in the past.
« HELP NEEDED @ EVENT...It takes a lot of servants to make this event successful. We will need people to set-up, cook, serve, and clean-up. Watch for sign-up information to be coming soon!
« For questions or more information, contact the church office.
After a 2-year hiatus, we are SO excited to resume this event! To celebrate Independence Day, we will be giving away free hot dogs and sharing the freedom we have in Christ with our community… don’t miss our annual event which will be here in just a few short weeks!
Get Involved!
« MONETARY SUPPORT NEEDED...We are hoping to give away at least 1500 free hot dogs at this event. If you would like to make a donation towards the purchase of hot dogs, please leave it in the jar in the foyer or note “Hot Dogs” in the memo of your check. We hope to purchase hot dogs from Village Market (in Allegan) again this year as they’ve sold them around Memorial Weekend for 88¢ in the past.
« HELP NEEDED @ EVENT...It takes a lot of servants to make this event successful. We will need people to set-up, cook, serve, and clean-up. Watch for sign-up information to be coming soon!
« For questions or more information, contact the church office.
Summer Camp Fundraiser
We encourage you to support our Summer Campers while they earn funds to go to Lake Louise on Higher Ground or Lake Ann Camp! Orders must be received by Sunday, May 29 and will be delivered on June 8. See a camper, order online, or contact the church office to get your yummy treats soon. Checks can be made payable to First Baptist Church and given to Kim in the church office. · Butter Braids - $16: Apple, Bavarian Crème, Blueberry & Cream Cheese, Cherry, Cinnamon, Cream Cheese, Four Cheese & Herb, Strawberry & Cream Cheese, Caramel Rolls, Cinnamon Rolls · Cookie Dough - $17: Double Chocolate Chip Brownies, Chocolate Chip Toffee Crunch, Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter, Strawberry Shortcake, Triple Chocolate Chunk, and White Chocolate Macadamia Nut · Dutch Desserts - $16: Pumpkin, Chocolate Crème, Lemon Crème, or Red Velvet Roll.
https://store.myfundraisingplace.com/3877bbce-f6ba-4a5a-8d89-f765880abd14Summer Camp
Opportunities are available at Higher Ground at Lake Louise and Lake Ann Camp. Lake Ann hosts all grades every week through the summer. Lake Louise dates are:
· 7/8th Grade: July 31-August 6
· 9/10th Grade: July 17-23
· 11/12/13th Grade: July 24-30
Camp participants will have opportunities to earn funds for camp through participation in fundraisers. Contact the church office if you’re planning to attend and watch for more details coming soon. You can also check the camp websites: www.lakeanncamp.com or www.highergroundatlakelouise.com
· 7/8th Grade: July 31-August 6
· 9/10th Grade: July 17-23
· 11/12/13th Grade: July 24-30
Camp participants will have opportunities to earn funds for camp through participation in fundraisers. Contact the church office if you’re planning to attend and watch for more details coming soon. You can also check the camp websites: www.lakeanncamp.com or www.highergroundatlakelouise.com
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!
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.
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 | 9:00-10:15am
children’s sunday school
· Sundays | 9:15am | Classroom 3
· Meets thru 5/22; summer break begins 5/29
· 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 | Children's Worship Room
· Ages 5 years old through 5th grade
· Contact Alyssa Newell for questions or more information.
youth group
· Sundays | 2:00-4:00pm | Upstairs
· Middle & High School students
· Contact Allie Wilson for questions or more information.
men’s bible study
· Tuesdays | 7-8:30pm | Mission Cafe
· 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 Tina Wilburn for questions or more information.
women’s craft group
· Thursdays | 6:30pm | Classroom 2
· Contact Tracy Marshall to participate.
men's basketball
· Saturdays | 1:30-2:30pm | Gym
· Contact Josiah O'Conner to participate.
coming soon
· Blood Drive: Thursday, 5/26 | 1:30-6:00pm | Upstairs at FBC
· 4th of July Hot Dog Giveaway: Sunday, 7/3 | Kids’ Corner Park
· Sundays | 9:00-10:15am
children’s sunday school
· Sundays | 9:15am | Classroom 3
· Meets thru 5/22; summer break begins 5/29
· 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 | Children's Worship Room
· Ages 5 years old through 5th grade
· Contact Alyssa Newell for questions or more information.
youth group
· Sundays | 2:00-4:00pm | Upstairs
· Middle & High School students
· Contact Allie Wilson for questions or more information.
men’s bible study
· Tuesdays | 7-8:30pm | Mission Cafe
· 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 Tina Wilburn for questions or more information.
women’s craft group
· Thursdays | 6:30pm | Classroom 2
· Contact Tracy Marshall to participate.
men's basketball
· Saturdays | 1:30-2:30pm | Gym
· Contact Josiah O'Conner to participate.
coming soon
· Blood Drive: Thursday, 5/26 | 1:30-6:00pm | Upstairs at FBC
· 4th of July Hot Dog Giveaway: Sunday, 7/3 | Kids’ Corner Park
· Carley Mielke (22 year-old granddaughter of Vicki Olson) is scheduled for open heart surgery at the Mayo Clinic on 5/25 to repair a heart valve and hole between ventricles, replace a pulmonary valve, and reduce the right side of her heart. She was born with a malformed tricuspid valve and pulmonary stenosis which required her first surgery to be when she was only 1 week-old.
· Sawyer Guminski (son of Dillon and Beth Guminski/friends of Jason & Loretta Avery) was released from the hospital Tuesday evening. His parents continue to adjust and adapt his diet and meds to manage the Type 1 diabetes and are pleased that he is responding to the treatment for Lyme Disease and his target is almost completely gone. His dad says, “Thank you for all the prayers. I can’t thank all of you enough and appreciate everyone who is keeping them in their hearts right now.”
· Susan Seitz is recovering from successful back surgery and continues physical therapy as she heals.
· Joyce Bocock is recovering from surgery.
· Tina Dell and her family upon the loss of her husband, Ken, on 2/10. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 4, at 11:00 AM in the sanctuary at FBC
· Martha Dubuisson (Lisa Follman’s mom) has tested negative for Covid, but continues to recover. Two others in her memory care area are still testing positive.
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· Linda Rooker is recovering from a successful hip replacement surgery.
· Check out our monthly prayer card on-line at southhavenfbc.com under “Weekly Bulletins” for a list of those with on-going needs.
· Sawyer Guminski (son of Dillon and Beth Guminski/friends of Jason & Loretta Avery) was released from the hospital Tuesday evening. His parents continue to adjust and adapt his diet and meds to manage the Type 1 diabetes and are pleased that he is responding to the treatment for Lyme Disease and his target is almost completely gone. His dad says, “Thank you for all the prayers. I can’t thank all of you enough and appreciate everyone who is keeping them in their hearts right now.”
· Susan Seitz is recovering from successful back surgery and continues physical therapy as she heals.
· Joyce Bocock is recovering from surgery.
· Tina Dell and her family upon the loss of her husband, Ken, on 2/10. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 4, at 11:00 AM in the sanctuary at FBC
· Martha Dubuisson (Lisa Follman’s mom) has tested negative for Covid, but continues to recover. Two others in her memory care area are still testing positive.
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· Linda Rooker is recovering from a successful hip replacement surgery.
· 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