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First Baptist Church, South Haven

Worship Gathering: 1/21/2024

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

Attributes of God
Eternal - Infinite - Omnipresent - Immaterial
Pastor Jerry Koller

Review:
· An attribute of God is whatever God has in any way revealed as being true of Himself.
· Characteristics are features or qualities of someone or something. They can, and do, change.

God’s attributes are:
· Inherent
· Unchanging
· Eternal
God’s attributes are always in perfect balance.

We cannot project our understanding of human characteristics upon Almighty God’s attributes.

There is no order to God’s attributes.
· One attribute does not build upon another.

The attribute of God called Eternal.

Genesis 21:33

Deuteronomy 33:27

Eternal means “having no beginning or end.”

Everything in creation that exists must have these three elements: time, space, and matter.
· All three of these elements have a beginning and their beginnings are attributed to the creative workings of Almighty God.

Revelation 4:11

In order for someone to bring creation into existence, that person had to already exist. He would have to be “infinite.”
· Finite refers to everything that is governed or limited by time, space, and matter.
· It means having limits or bounds.

God is eternal. God is infinite. Both are attributes of God.

God could create time because He Himself is timeless.
· God clearly acts within time, but His existence cannot be limited by it.
· God views time as a whole.
· God alone views time as a whole because He is transcendent.

Psalms 90:4

2 Peter 3:8

Space is the boundary in which something is located.
· Everything in creation occupies space.
· God is not bound by or limited by space because He is omnipresent.
· Omni is a prefix that means “all, every, or the whole.”
· God’s presence is unrestricted.

Psalms 139:7-8

Psalms 46:1

God is not bound by, or limited to, matter.
· Because He existed before matter was created, we conclude that God is matter-less—or better—"immaterial.”
· God is spirit.
· God cannot be reduced to the material.
· God is also not some force or energy.

John 4:24

A definition of God’s spirituality: God’s spirituality means that God exists as a being that is not made of any matter, has no parts or dimensions, is unable to be perceived by our bodily senses, and is more excellent than any other kind of existence.

Happy Birthday!

· Courtney Goff (1/25)

Happy Anniversary!

· Jeff & Allie Wilson (1/23, 20 years)

Next Week’s Servants (1/28)

· Café Bakers: Marge Parmenter (breakfast casserole) | Beth Bocock (donuts) · Café Attendant: Marge Parmenter · Nursery: Allie Wilson, Tina Wilburn · Sound Tech: Gabe Bocock

Inclement Weather

If we need to cancel church activities, we will communicate closures via email, text, phone, and on our Facebook page. Information may also be communicated on tv through WWMT (channel 3), WoodTV (channel 8), and Fox 17 (channel 17), but the other methods will be our first priority. If you are not receiving communication in one of these ways, please contact the church office.

Attention Members: Annual Meeting Information

The 2024 budget proposal and explanation have been sent to members via email in a PDF format. If you would like to have a paper copy, please contact the church office. In addition to voting on the budget and the 2024 Elder Ministry Team candidates, Alyssa Newell will be presented as a proposed candidate for the Elder Ministry Team. Elder Ministry Team members willing to serve for 2024 will be Jason Avery, Patty Bales, Brian Bocock, Dan Marshall, and Alyssa Newell (if approved). If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the church office. ELDER NOMINATION: ALYSSA NEWELL Alyssa Newell (daughter of Dean and Linda Newell) grew up attending First Baptist Church. She came to Christ at four years old and has been active in church programs and events since. Alyssa has served in the Children’s Church program since 2006, first as a junior leader and now leads it. She graduated in 2013 from Grace Christian School and attended Grace Christian University and Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in early childhood and Elementary Education in 2019. She currently teaches kindergarten at Grace Christian School. She shares an apartment with her sister, Julie, and their cat Ginger, and enjoys reading and spending time with family. Alyssa looks forward to the opportunity to continue to serve the church on the Elder Ministry Team. CHANGE OF PLANS: NO POTLUCK Because the meeting is expected to be short, we will not have a potluck afterwards.

Have You Considered?

Did you know that if your bank offers online services, you can set your tithe up as a regular ‘bill payment’ through your bank? This is a convenient option to help with continuity in giving and the ability for you to tithe even when you are on vacation or miss church. It eliminates having to wonder if you turned in your offering while you were gone! If you have questions or would like more information about how to utilize this convenient option, check with your banking institution or contact the church office.

Pop 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!

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 | 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 women’s craft group Thursdays | 6:30pm | Craft Room · Contact Tracy Marshall for questions or more information.

· Rhonda Dobberstein hs been diagnosed with breast cancer. She has a lumpectomy scheduled for 2/13 followed by radiation and estrogen treatments.
· Nolan Marshall has had an increase in behavioral issues. Pray that they will be able to get things regulated and under control again soon.
· 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.
· Joyce Bocock continues to do well. Prayers for continued improvement and relief from pain are appreciated.
· 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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