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First Baptist Church, South Haven

Worship Gathering: 5/21/2023

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.com

Live 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-118136484800

Online

View today's message later this week on our YouTube channel.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQahojNwyPo2LMn-ctTG8A

Weekly Bulletin

View this week's bulletin including general announcements and weekly prayer requests by clicking here.

https://www.southhavenfbc.com/weekly-bulletins

Prayer 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

A Life of Worship: Part 3 of 3
Worship: Every Moment
Pastor Adam Parmenter

Worship in the Old Covenant

· שָׁחָה / shachah - Bow, prostrate in submission (Psalm 95:6).
· Exacting as to location, furnishings, and forms
· Fellowship with God: At a distance

Jesus Changed Worship

Jesus' birth removed the distance

Matthew 1:21-23

Jesus' shed blood removed our sin debt

τελέω / teleo
· to bring to a close, complete, fulfill as commanded. To pay.

John 19:28-30

Over the many hours on the cross, Jesus lips, tongue and throat became very dry. Unable to croak out much. The sour wine hydrated his mouth and made it water. Then he was able burst forth loudly “TELEO”

Jesus death satisfied all the righteous requirements of God’s holy law.

Jesus’ death removed the barrier

Matthew 27:50-51

2 Corinthians 3:16-18

Jesus changed the kingdom from physical to spiritual

Luke 17:20-21

John 4:23-24

Jesus' death, burial and resurrection changed the temple from physical to spiritual

Hebrews 9:11

1 Corinthians 6:18-20

Jesus was the final, once-for-all sacrifice

Hebrews 10:11-14

Sin has been fully cleansed, not simply covered.

My life a “living” sacrifice

service / λατρεία / latreia – service of God (i.e. worship)

Romans 12:1

My words: a “fellowship” offering

Hebrews 13:15

My prayers are like the incense in the Holy Place

Psalms 141:2

Revelation 5:7-8

Worship is my life

1 Corinthians 10:31

Philippians 1:20

Happy Anniversary!

· Rocky & Sandi Starland (5/27, 51 years).

Next Week’s Servants (5/28)

· Café Bakers: Marge Parmenter (casserole) | Alyssa Newell (banana bread) · Café Attendant: Marge Parmenter · Nursery: Patty Bales, Annette Koller

Graduation Open House

Sunday, June 11 | 2:00-5:00pm | Upstairs at FBC for Cameron Wilson, son of Jeff & Allie Wilson

Retirement Party

The congregation is invited to celebrate with Connie Hollis on Sunday, 6/4, from 1:00-4:00pm in the gym at FBC. as she retires after teaching for many years at Wood Elementary School

Blood Drive: Thursday, 5/25

Thursday, May 25 | 1:00-6:00pm | Main Foyer Patients live when donors give. Please make your appointment to save 3 lives today. Blood is vital, precious, and in short supply. Appointments preferred; walk-ins welcome.  Sign-up online today! For questions or more info, contact Renee Goff (269-767-1636).

https://donate.michigan.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/147765

Celebrate Freedom: Hot Dog Giveaway

Monday, July 3 | Kids’ Corner Park 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 1000 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. Sign up online or at the Welcome Center! « For questions or more information, contact the church office.

Summer 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 23-29 · 9/10th Grade: July 9-15 · 11/12/13th Grade: July 30-August 5 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: lakeanncamp.com or highergroundatlakelouise.com.

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.

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!

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/southhavenfbc

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 · Last class for this season will be on May 21, 2023. · 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. 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 | Craft Room · Contact Tracy Marshall for questions or more information.

· Leslie Robinson (friend of Bruce & Vasha Ferguson) who had back surgery on May 1 and has been unable to walk since.
· Shirley Means (Miriam Bryant's sister) is receiving therapy and hopes to go home soon. She is in Henderson, Nevada.
· Caroline Bocock has been terribly ill as she is dealing with a Lyme Disease outbreak. Some of her symptoms included being in excruciating pain, having blackouts, issues with sleeping, darkening vision, random skin issues, a constant headache since 11/5, and so much more. She is taking a regiment of medications to get it under control.
· Nolan Marshall (son of Dan & Tracy) is receiving outpatient therapy but hasn’t found an even keel yet. He has been allowed to return to the school environment with many boundaries in place. The Marshall family is still very much in crisis mode and continued prayers are appreciated as they try to adjust medications and work with Nolan to manage his diagnoses.
· Joyce Bocock has completed chemo and radiation; praise God that both tumors have shrunk significantly more than expected; evaluating additional 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.

First Baptist Church
1635 76th Street
South Haven, MI 49090
269-637-1291
southhavenfbc@gmail.com

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http://www.southhavenfbc.com/