First Baptist Church, South Haven
Worship Gathering: 8/14/2022
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
Acts 2:14-41
Pastor Jerry Koller
· It was a part of God’s plan of redemption.
· The Father poured the Spirit upon the Son.
· The Son completed His work in salvation in the power of the Holy Spirit.
· He returned to the Father.
· He then pours out the Holy Spirit upon His Church.
This is what they now see and hear.
Happy Birthday!
· Marge Benham (8/17)
Happy Anniversary!
· Tyler & Holly Norman (8/14, 12 years)
Next Week’s Servants (8/21)
· <i>Café Bakers</i>: Linda Newell (pasties) | Alyssa Newell (banana bread)<br>· <i>Mission Café</i>: Marge Dumbaugh<br>· <i>Nursery</i>: Rooker Family
Baby Shower
All ladies are invited to a baby shower in honor of Kaylynn Owens (Griffin Rooker) on Saturday, 8/20, at 2:00pm at her mother’s home (17890 64th Street, South Haven). Kaylynn is registered at babylist.com. It is requested that guests bring a signed book instead of a gift card and a diaper raffle will be held. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Linda Rooker (269-363-3990).
https://www.babylist.com/baby-kaylynn-owensRetirement Party Invitation
<b>Saturday, 9/24 | 5 PM – 7 PM | Saugatuck Brewing Company</b><br>The congregation is invited to join an open house style celebration to honor Steve Follman and his many years of service in the roofing and building product industry. If you know someone that knows Steve, has worked with him, or has been a customer of his please extend this invitation to them as well. Steve would love to see people from his past and present! Let’s celebrate him! In order to help with planning, please RSVP to Jessica Follman (616-914-0302) via phone call or text if you plan to attend.
Refresh Ladies Retreat
September 16-18, 2022 at Lake Ann Camp featuring guest speaker Rachel Inouye. “We are very happy to have Rachel back with her sense of humor, energy and her love for solid Biblical teaching that exposes the lies of the world and brings light, hope and meaning to life. Come ready to laugh, cry and find a new zeal for the journey of life as a follower of Christ.” For questions or more information, contact Brandy Zantello (269-906-0055). You can register online at
https://lakeanncamp.com/retreats/ladies-retreats/Trivia Night: Fall Edition
Mark your calendars for November 12 from 6-9pm. More details will follow soon.
Fundraiser: Door Repairs and Replacement
<b>GOAL: $14,400 | RAISED: $6850</b> 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. 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/southhavenfbcFlower Bed Maintenance Needed
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.
We Care Fundraiser
You’re invited to attend a family friendly benefit concert featuring Jake Hoot, country music artist and the winner of the 2019 "Voice" competition. All proceeds will benefit We Care’s Christmas Hope Project this December. Christmas Hope is a community effort which supplies Christmas gifts for families struggling to make ends meet. Each year, Christmas Hope serves nearly 1000 children from our community with personal care items, multiple gifts, stocking stuffers, games, puzzles, craft projects, and more. Christmas Hope is also the central distribution point for the Toys for Tots program here in the South Haven area. The cost of the concert is $20. Tickets can be purchased by scanning the QR Code below or online. Tickets can also be purchased the night of the concert.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/benefit-concert-featuring-jake-hoot-we-care-inc-christmas-hope-fundraiser-tickets-339881062407Volunteers Needed
We would like to resume having Greeters 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!
Mission Cafe
· 9:00-10:15am on Sundays<br> <br>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: <br>¨ Donuts<br>¨ Bagels<br>¨ English Muffins<br>¨ Snacks<br>¨ Hot & Cold Beverages<br>¨ And more!<br> 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
<b>mission café </b><br>· Sundays | 9:00-10:15am<br><br><b>worship</b><br>· Sundays | 10:30 AM | Sanctuary<br>· Available live on Facebook beginning at 10:30 AM<br>· 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<br><br><b>children’s worship</b><br>· Sundays | 10:30 AM | Children's Worship Room<br>· Ages 5 years old through 5th grade<br>· Contact Alyssa Newell for questions or more information.<br><br><b>youth group: live among us</b><br>· August 14 | 2:00-4:00pm | FBC upstairs<br>· Middle & High School students<br>· Contact Allie Wilson for questions or more information.<br><br><b>church office open</b><br>· Wednesdays | 11:00am-4:00pm <br><br><b>bible study</b><br>· Wednesdays | 9:30-11:30am | Library<br>· Contact Tina Wilburn for questions or more information.<br><br><b>women’s craft group</b><br>· Thursdays | 6:30pm | Classroom 2<br>· Contact Tracy Marshall to participate.
· Carley Mielke (granddaughter of Vicki Olson) had follow-up testing at the Mayo Clinic related to the heart surgery she had several weeks ago. Tests went great and her doctor is happy with how she sounds and looks. She’ll return in a year for another recheck. Thank you to all who prayed.
· Ruby Robinson (Stan & Jean Robinson’s sister-in-law, Bruce Robinson’s stepmom) has been diagnosed with colon cancer and is evaluating treatment options.
· Koda Collins (soon-to arrive step-grandson of Kim Collins) has an extra urethra rapidly growing from and causing blockage in one kidney. His mom, Mercedes, has a c-section scheduled for 9/2. He is being closely evaluated but will most likely need surgery soon after birth.
· Renee Goff continues to undergo testing and treatment for her VCP heart condition.
· Janis (the wife of Tina Wilburn's dad) has been diagnosed with cancer. She is hoping to get an appointment at the Mayo Clinic to evaluate treatment options
· Check out our monthly prayer card on-line at southhavenfbc.com under “Weekly Bulletins” for a list of those with on-going needs.
1635 76th Street
South Haven, MI 49090
269-637-1291
southhavenfbc@gmail.com