First Baptist Church, South Haven
Worship Gathering: 12/4/2022
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 later in the week.
Locations & Times
First Baptist Church
10781 76th St, South Haven, MI 49090, USA
Sunday 10:30 AM
Website
Please use our website as a resource tool to stay informed and up to date on our most current activities. **Please Note*** Under "Resources" we have a page for "FBC Members Only" which has our latest emails and any pertinent info from Pastor Jerry. If you try to access this page, you will need the password "Know Him" to see the content.
https://www.southhavenfbc.comLive Stream
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
View today's message later this week on our YouTube channel.
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-bulletinsPrayer Requests
Please let us know how we can pray for you or if you are in need of specific care or encouragement.
https://southhavenfbc.shelbynextchms.com/external/form/0c9d288f-af8d-41bd-9359-4dc3cf051bc9
Advent 2022: Peace
Luke 2:1-15
Pastor Adam Parmenter
We welcome guest Pastor Adam Parmenter to our pulpit as he preaches a special series on Advent.
Luke 2:1-15
Pastor Adam Parmenter
We welcome guest Pastor Adam Parmenter to our pulpit as he preaches a special series on Advent.
Greek Word Study (Verse 13 & 14):
“great company”
· πλῆθος (pronounced play-thos)
· A multitide
· πλῆθος (pronounced play-thos)
· A multitide
“host”
· στρατιά (pronounced strat-ee-ah)
· A literal army, angels or stars in the sky
· στρατιά (pronounced strat-ee-ah)
· A literal army, angels or stars in the sky
“peace”
· εἰρήνη (pronounced i-ray-nay)
· to join that which has been separated. Peace. Prosperity.
· εἰρήνη (pronounced i-ray-nay)
· to join that which has been separated. Peace. Prosperity.
Happy Birthday!
· Tina Wilburn (12/6)
· Asa Norman (12/7)
· Asa Norman (12/7)
Next Week’s Servants (12/11):
· Café Bakers: Connie Hollis (casserole) | Larry Dobberstein (donuts)
· Café Attendant: Marge Dumbaugh
· Nursery: Tracy Marshall, Sandi Starland
· Café Attendant: Marge Dumbaugh
· Nursery: Tracy Marshall, Sandi Starland
Christmas Eve Service
Because Christmas falls on a Sunday this year, we will not have a Christmas Eve service.
Aftermath Schedule
For the weeks of 12/11 and 12/18, the meal for Aftermath will be a BYOL (Bring Your Own Lunch). There will not be an Aftermath on the 12/25.
Childcare Help Needed
If you are able to provide childcare in the FBC Nursery during the Wednesday morning Bible study from 9:30-11:30am, please contact Tina Wilburn or Kim Collins.
We Care Holiday Assistance
If you would like to sign up for assistance such as gifts for your children or a holiday meal for your family this Christmas season, please call the We Care office between now and December 15 to see if you qualify for help. Contact the We Care office Monday through Fridays between 9am-1pm at 269-637-4342 (South Haven) or 269-427-9581 (Bangor). For more information, go to
https://www.wecare-inc.org/holiday-programsChristmas Hope Toy Drive
Each year, We Care Community Resource Center and First Assembly of God Church organize, coordinate, and distribute toys for underprivileged children and families in need from South Haven and surrounding areas. Christmas Hope is a unique program which allows parents to come "shop" for their children from the supply of donated toys, stuffed animals, hats and mittens, stocking stuffers, crafts, family games, books and personal care items, while maintaining their dignity as they help give their families a special Christmas time. 816 children and their families were served in 2021. All recipients are cleared through DHS and We Care to be considered eligible for this program. If you would like to donate new, unopened items for this cause, please bring them to church and place them in the box in the foyer. Cash contributions are also welcomed and can be made payable to First Assembly of God Church and mailed to 06500 Blue Star Highway, South Haven MI 49090. Please note "Christmas Hope" in the memo. For questions or more information, please contact Susie Loyd-Price (269-214-6208 | ChristmasHopeSH@gmail.com).
We Care Holiday Train Display and Silent Auction
· December 2-23
· Fridays: 3-6pm | Saturdays: 12-6pm | Sundays 3-6pm
· December 21 & 22: 3-6pm
· Woodhams Show Room (1111 LaGrange St., South Haven)
· Free Admission
· Decorate a tree, be a day sponsor, or volunteer to help.
· Visit www.wecare-inc.org or call 269-637-4342 for more information.
· Fridays: 3-6pm | Saturdays: 12-6pm | Sundays 3-6pm
· December 21 & 22: 3-6pm
· Woodhams Show Room (1111 LaGrange St., South Haven)
· Free Admission
· Decorate a tree, be a day sponsor, or volunteer to help.
· Visit www.wecare-inc.org or call 269-637-4342 for more information.
Youth Pickleball Group
Teens ages 13-17 years old are invited to learn and play the game of Pickleball, which is similar to tennis, but played on a smaller court with a paddle and ball similar to a wiffle ball. Groups will play every 2nd & 4th Saturday from 2:30-4:30pm in the FBC gym, January 14 through April 22. Spots are limited to 12. There is no cost to play, but teens are encouraged to bring a non-perishable donation for the We Care Food pantry each week. For questions, more info, or to reserve your spot, please call/text Tammy VanderMolen (269-275-2851).
Attention Amazon Shoppers!
Christmas will be here soon! Please remember us for your online Amazon purchases and designate “First Baptist Church South Haven” as your charity of choice. We will receive 0.5% donation from all purchases which is used for our youth scholarships. You can do so by going to the following link:
http://smile.amazon.com/ch/38-2244607Pop 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!
Mission Cafe
Sundays | 9:00-10:15am | Mission Cafe
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 11:00 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/v6VP
On the Calendar
mission café
Sundays | 9:00-10:15am | Mission Cafe
children’s sunday school
Sundays | 9:15-10:15am | Classroom 3
· Ages 5 years old through 5th grade
· No class on 12/25/22 or 1/1/23
· Contact Bailey Rooker for questions or more information.
worship
Sundays | 10:30am | Sanctuary
· If you're unable to join us in-person, you can watch live on Facebook or view later in the week on Facebook or YouTube or listen to an audio only version on Archive.
children’s worship
Sundays | 10:30am | Children’s Worship Room
· Ages 5 years old through 5th grade
· Contact Alyssa Newell for questions or more information.
aftermath
Sundays | after worship | Upstairs
· Join us for lunch and a discussion about the worship message.
· NOTE: 12/11 and 12/18 is bring your own lunch; no gathering on 12/25
· Contact Pastor Jerry for questions or more information.
youth group
Sundays | 1:00-3:00pm | FBC upstairs
· Middle & High School students
· Join us for a Christmas Party on 12/18; we will be on break starting 12/25 and will soon update when we'll start after the new year.
· Contact Allie Wilson for questions or more information.
men’s bible study
Tuesdays | 7:00-8:30pm | Mission Café
· Contact Paul Fitton or Larry Dobberstein for questions or more information.
bible study
Wednesdays | 9:30-11:30am | Classroom 3
· Contact Tina Wilburn for questions or more information.
church office open
Wednesdays | 11:00am-4:00pm
women’s craft group
Thursdays | 6:30pm | Classroom 2
· Contact Tracy Marshall for questions or more information.
Sundays | 9:00-10:15am | Mission Cafe
children’s sunday school
Sundays | 9:15-10:15am | Classroom 3
· Ages 5 years old through 5th grade
· No class on 12/25/22 or 1/1/23
· Contact Bailey Rooker for questions or more information.
worship
Sundays | 10:30am | Sanctuary
· If you're unable to join us in-person, you can watch live on Facebook or view later in the week on Facebook or YouTube or listen to an audio only version on Archive.
children’s worship
Sundays | 10:30am | Children’s Worship Room
· Ages 5 years old through 5th grade
· Contact Alyssa Newell for questions or more information.
aftermath
Sundays | after worship | Upstairs
· Join us for lunch and a discussion about the worship message.
· NOTE: 12/11 and 12/18 is bring your own lunch; no gathering on 12/25
· Contact Pastor Jerry for questions or more information.
youth group
Sundays | 1:00-3:00pm | FBC upstairs
· Middle & High School students
· Join us for a Christmas Party on 12/18; we will be on break starting 12/25 and will soon update when we'll start after the new year.
· Contact Allie Wilson for questions or more information.
men’s bible study
Tuesdays | 7:00-8:30pm | Mission Café
· Contact Paul Fitton or Larry Dobberstein for questions or more information.
bible study
Wednesdays | 9:30-11:30am | Classroom 3
· Contact Tina Wilburn for questions or more information.
church office open
Wednesdays | 11:00am-4:00pm
women’s craft group
Thursdays | 6:30pm | Classroom 2
· Contact Tracy Marshall for questions or more information.
· Bruce & Vasha Ferguson and their family upon the loss of Vasha’s sister, Deborah Kirby, on 11/28.
· Keith Buckley is recovering from injuries due to a fall off a ladder.
· Don & Deb Jenks and their family upon the death of Don’s mother, Arliss Jenks, on 11/3.
· Nolan Marshall (son of Dan & Tracy) is struggling with major tantrums and other behavioral issues. Please pray for the doctors to have wisdom in choosing medication and treatments, and that the tantrums do not escalate worse than what they are. He has an evaluation scheduled at a brain specialty clinic for 12/6 and a parental follow-up meeting on 1/6. Also pray for patience and safety for him, his parents and his brother Riley as they try to work through situations.
· Carl Oisten (Sue Richmond's brother) is in the NCU at Borgess Hospital, for breathing issues.
· Shannon French (son of Curt & Patty Bales) continues eye drop treatment for an infection. It looks the damaged part is creating new cells and hopefully healing.
· Joyce Bocock finished radiation on the large tumor in her spine. She is handling the medication for the endocrine therapy well.
· Pete Danapilis is home recovering from a successful back surgery.
· Linda Newell is recovering from surgery to have a rotator cuff repaired.
· Vincent Bryant (Miriam Bryant’s son) is recovering from a broken ankle.
· Check out our monthly prayer card on-line at southhavenfbc.com under “Weekly Bulletins” for a list of those with on-going needs.
· Keith Buckley is recovering from injuries due to a fall off a ladder.
· Don & Deb Jenks and their family upon the death of Don’s mother, Arliss Jenks, on 11/3.
· Nolan Marshall (son of Dan & Tracy) is struggling with major tantrums and other behavioral issues. Please pray for the doctors to have wisdom in choosing medication and treatments, and that the tantrums do not escalate worse than what they are. He has an evaluation scheduled at a brain specialty clinic for 12/6 and a parental follow-up meeting on 1/6. Also pray for patience and safety for him, his parents and his brother Riley as they try to work through situations.
· Carl Oisten (Sue Richmond's brother) is in the NCU at Borgess Hospital, for breathing issues.
· Shannon French (son of Curt & Patty Bales) continues eye drop treatment for an infection. It looks the damaged part is creating new cells and hopefully healing.
· Joyce Bocock finished radiation on the large tumor in her spine. She is handling the medication for the endocrine therapy well.
· Pete Danapilis is home recovering from a successful back surgery.
· Linda Newell is recovering from surgery to have a rotator cuff repaired.
· Vincent Bryant (Miriam Bryant’s son) is recovering from a broken ankle.
· 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