First Baptist Church, South Haven
Worship Gathering: 10/29/2023
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.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-9359-4dc3cf051bc9How Can It Be Done?
Colossians 3:12-13
Pastor Jerry Koller
Colossians 3:12-13
Pastor Jerry Koller
· Cost
· Misunderstanding of Reconciliation
· Fear
· Misunderstanding of Reconciliation
· Fear
To forgive means to cancel the debt of what is owed in order to provide a door of opportunity for repentance and restoration of the broken relationship.
Cheap forgiveness embraces the idea of peace at any cost
Colossians 3:12-13 shows us how we can forgive, and how we can keep the doors of opportunity open for repentance and restoration of the broken relationship.
Reminder:
· We are God’s chosen people.
· We are God’s holy people.
· We are dearly loved.
· We are God’s chosen people.
· We are God’s holy people.
· We are dearly loved.
The idea of putting on something is like that of becoming or reproducing. Our thoughts, feelings, and actions must become like those of Jesus Christ because we are in Him.
Compassion is having sympathetic concern for the suffering of another coupled with the merciful desire to give aid.
· i.e. The Good Samaritan (Luke 10)
· i.e. The Good Samaritan (Luke 10)
Kindness speaks of a gracious disposition. It has to do with the idea of being as concerned for the needs of a brother as you would for your own needs.
Humility has to do with not thinking of ourselves more highly than we should. It does not demand personal rights but places others and God before personal desires.
Gentleness has to do with the idea of accepting what God allows in our lives without murmuring.
· Gentleness is yielding your personal rights and expectations, with a desire to serve."
· Gentleness is yielding your personal rights and expectations, with a desire to serve."
Patience comes from a compound word that literally means ‘long-anger’ or in more modern terms, “long-tempered.” Some translations use the word “longsuffering.“
Bearing with One Another has to do with the idea of being self-controlled when conflict arises between you and someone else.
· i.e. Acts 11
· i.e. Acts 11
Forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone - in this text, this has to do with exercising grace. Grace treats your offender, the one complaining against you, better than he or she deserves just like God treats us better than we deserve when He forgives us.
Forgiveness requires that you absorb certain effects of another person’s sin and release that person from liability to punishment.
Happy Birthday!
· Holly Norman (10/28)
· Renee Goff (10/29)
· Marianne Foskett (11/3)
· Dean Newell (11/5)
· Renee Goff (10/29)
· Marianne Foskett (11/3)
· Dean Newell (11/5)
New Baby
We congratulate Tyler & Holly Norman who are celebrating the birth of their 4th child, Reed Michael, on 10/24. He weighed 7 lb.,4.6 oz. and was 20 inches long. He joins older siblings, Harper, Asa, and Brooks. His grandparents are Dave & Connie Hollis.
Next Week’s Servants (11/5)
· Café Bakers: Tina Wilburn (casserole) | Josiah O’Conner (donuts)
· Café Attendant: Tina Wilburn
· Nursery: Allie Wilson, Paul Fitton
· Sound Tech: Josiah O’Conner
· Café Attendant: Tina Wilburn
· Nursery: Allie Wilson, Paul Fitton
· Sound Tech: Josiah O’Conner
Wheelchair Ramp Needed
Doug Zantello is coordinating the project of building a wheelchair ramp at the home of Renee Goff (5668 109th Avenue, Pullman). Pending good weather, we are hoping to have two workdays. On Friday, 11/3, the posts will be set and then on Saturday, 11/4 the remainder of the deck will be finished. Start time will be 9:00am. Please bring your own tools. If you are able to help, please let Doug know (call/text 269-427-7000) or contact Kim in the church office (email southhavenfbc@gmail.com or call/text 269-767-2226) as soon as possible. Many hands make light work and the more help we have, the faster this project will go.
Oktoberfest Sunday: 11/5 - Be Prepared!
November 5 is our Oktoberfest Sunday. We plan to have an interactive service on this day and will have an open mic opportunity for the congregation to encourage others by sharing their personal blessings and how God has been faithful. Please come to worship prepared to do two things: present a financial gift of gratitude and share how God has blessed you this year.
Blood Drive: 11/16
Thursday, 11/16| 1:00-6:00pm | Main Foyer at First Baptist Church
Our donations have been down, and Versiti Blood Center of Michigan has challenged us to have 10 new donors at this drive. Please make your appointment to save 3 lives today. Blood is vital, precious, and in short supply. Appointments preferred, walk-ins welcome. Make sure to eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water before donating.
Sign-up online today at https://donate.michigan.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/149311 or call 866-642-5663. If a time that is convenient for you isn't available, please contact Renee Goff for help.
Our donations have been down, and Versiti Blood Center of Michigan has challenged us to have 10 new donors at this drive. Please make your appointment to save 3 lives today. Blood is vital, precious, and in short supply. Appointments preferred, walk-ins welcome. Make sure to eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water before donating.
Sign-up online today at https://donate.michigan.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/149311 or call 866-642-5663. If a time that is convenient for you isn't available, please contact Renee Goff for help.
Hanging of the Greens
We will host our annual “Hanging of the Greens” and decorate the church for the holiday season on November 18 starting at 9:00am. Depending on how many people help, this activity usually takes 3-4 hours. For questions, please contact the church office.
Pumpkinfest
WHEN? Tuesday, October 31 TIME? 6:30—8:30 pm WHO? Kids ages 2 yrs. old-5th grade (All Children Must Be Accompanied by an Adult age 18 or older) WHERE? FBC gym WHAT? PumpkinFest provides a FREE festive, carnival-type atmosphere INDOORS. Kids and their parents can enjoy an evening of FREE games, food and treats (no tricks!). Hot coffee, popcorn, and cotton candy will be served. If the weather is rainy or cold, this is a great alternative to trick-or-treating! Or, stop by after you’re finished trick-or-treating, have more fun and get more candy! This is a children’s event and costumes should be “G” rated—please no scary or violent attire. SIGN-UP ONLINE OR IN THE FOYER AND LET US KNOW HOW YOU WILL HELP!
https://southhavenfbc.shelbynextchms.com/external/form/cf3c0ef3-9d28-44d9-a429-9b6fb85b984dGot Candy?
We need a LOT of it brought in for PumpkinFest! If possible, we are asking that each household bring in two or more bags of candy to church each Sunday through October 29. Please leave your candy bags in the pumpkin can outside the church office door. Thanks for your help!
Oktoberfest Celebration 2023
A Time to Give On Sunday, November 5, 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. We are looking forward to what 2024 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 Fellowship Following our worship service on November 5, 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 online at https://www.PerfectPotluck.com/LXBV1183 to let us know what you’re bringing and to avoid too many duplicate dishes. A Time to Help If you’re able to help with the potluck (set-up, serving, and/or clean-up), please SIGN-UP ONLINE at the linke below or contact Kim Collins.
https://southhavenfbc.shelbynextchms.com/external/form/2b621712-4e48-474f-85fc-e5705926c000Trivia Night: 11/18
Saturday, November 18 | 6:00pm | Upstairs at FBCA Fundraiser for True Vine Equestrian Center We invite you to join us for our annual Fall Trivia Night, featuring all new categories, as we raise funds for True Vine Equestrian Center [www.truevineequestrian.org]. * $100 per table. (Proceeds benefit True Vine Equestrian Center) * 8-10 people per table (Table hosts will coordinate or bring snacks and drinks for their group) * Heads or Tails: 2 Rounds/ $5 to play each * $1 mulligans - up to 10 per table. * Door Prizes and More! * Childcare is available. * For questions or more info, contact the church office southhavenfbc@gmail.com269-637-1291.
https://southhavenfbc.shelbynextchms.com/external/form/a0c137b1-18d9-44a1-8568-f63a14bf704dMission 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/southhavenfbcFBC 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/v6VPOn the Calendar
mission café
Sundays | 9:00-10:15am | Mission Cafe
children’s sunday school
Sundays | 9:15-10:15am | Children's Worship Room
· Ages 5 years old through 5th grade
· Contact Bailey Finch 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.
church office open
Wednesdays | 11:00am-4:00pm
bible study
Thursdays| 9:30-11:00am | Conference Room
· Contact Tina Wilburn for questions or more information.
women’s craft group
Thursdays | 6:30pm | Craft Room
· Contact Tracy Marshall for questions or more information.
coming soon
· Youth Group: Among Us Event | Sunday, 10/29 | 1:30-3:30pm |Upstairs
· Pumpkinfest | Tuesday, 10/31 | 6:30-8:30pm | FBC Gym
· Oktoberfest | Sunday, 11/5 during worship | Potluck to follow
· Blood Drive | Thursday, 11/16 | 1:00-6:00pm | FBC Main Foyer
· Fall Trivia Night | Saturday, 11/18 | 6:00-9:00pm | FBC Upstairs
· Hanging of the Greens | Saturday, 11/18 | more details to follow
Sundays | 9:00-10:15am | Mission Cafe
children’s sunday school
Sundays | 9:15-10:15am | Children's Worship Room
· Ages 5 years old through 5th grade
· Contact Bailey Finch 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.
church office open
Wednesdays | 11:00am-4:00pm
bible study
Thursdays| 9:30-11:00am | Conference Room
· Contact Tina Wilburn for questions or more information.
women’s craft group
Thursdays | 6:30pm | Craft Room
· Contact Tracy Marshall for questions or more information.
coming soon
· Youth Group: Among Us Event | Sunday, 10/29 | 1:30-3:30pm |Upstairs
· Pumpkinfest | Tuesday, 10/31 | 6:30-8:30pm | FBC Gym
· Oktoberfest | Sunday, 11/5 during worship | Potluck to follow
· Blood Drive | Thursday, 11/16 | 1:00-6:00pm | FBC Main Foyer
· Fall Trivia Night | Saturday, 11/18 | 6:00-9:00pm | FBC Upstairs
· Hanging of the Greens | Saturday, 11/18 | more details to follow
· Tyler & Holly Norman upon the birth of their son, Reed, on 10/24.
· Susie (friend of Tracy Marshall) · had a great turn around and the doctor is now talking about sending her to a rehab facility. Praise God for the good news!
· Caroline Bocock has been terribly ill as she is dealing with a Lyme Disease outbreak. She has begun a treatment regimen that looks promising. Please pray that it is effective and that she will be feeling better soon.
· The Marshall Family: Continue to pray for Nolan who is still struggling.
· 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.
· Susie (friend of Tracy Marshall) · had a great turn around and the doctor is now talking about sending her to a rehab facility. Praise God for the good news!
· Caroline Bocock has been terribly ill as she is dealing with a Lyme Disease outbreak. She has begun a treatment regimen that looks promising. Please pray that it is effective and that she will be feeling better soon.
· The Marshall Family: Continue to pray for Nolan who is still struggling.
· 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
1635 76th Street
South Haven, MI 49090
269-637-1291
southhavenfbc@gmail.com