First Baptist Church, South Haven
Worship Gathering: 3/3/2024
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 "<i>Resources</i>" 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 "<i>Know Him</i>" 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
Goodness
Pastor Jerry Koller
· The quality of being morally good or virtuous.
· That which is pleasing or valuable or useful.
· Moral excellence or admirableness
· It is in perfect balance with all His other attributes.
· It overlaps almost all His incommunicable attributes.
· He is the final standard of goodness.
· All God says reflects His goodness.
· They give us insight into who and what God is.
· They help us understand Him even if it is in a finite way.
· He has not made these things unknowable.
· They are not a secret He keeps to Himself.
· They are not things that are beyond our comprehension.
· He has revealed things about Himself in what He has created.
· He has revealed Himself in Jesus Christ, God incarnate.
· He has revealed Himself in the Holy Scriptures.
Happy Birthday!
· Sharon Danapilis (3/3)<br>· Eleanora Hagger (3/5)<br>· Hayden Rooker (3/5)<br>· Taylor Huggins (3/6)<br>· Lisa Follman (3/7)<br>· Sandi Starland (3/9)
Happy Anniversary!
· Kyle & Sarah McKamey (3/7, 9 years)
Next Week’s Servants (3/10)
· Café Bakers: Annetter Koller (casserole) | Allie Wilson (donuts)<br>· Café Attendant: Marge Dumbaugh<br>· Nursery: Sandi Starland, Tracy Marshall<br>· Sound Tech: Rocky Starland
Love Offering
We have received a request to help a church family member with a special situation as they pursue hiring a lawyer regarding custody issues for their child. There is reason to believe that the non-custodial parent, who is grossly behind on child support, is placing the child in danger due to substance abuse.The lawyer fee is $3500. If 35 people are able to donate $100, this need would be met. If you feel compelled to help, please make your payment to FBC with the note of "Love Offering: Lawyer" in the memo. Thank you!
Hearing Assistance Devices Now Available
We have purchased a few devices to help individuals with a hearing deficit to listen to the morning worship service better. The devices allow the user to control the volume based on their individual needs. They are available from the Sound Booth at the rear of the sanctuary and are cleaned and sanitized after each use. For questions, see Rocky Starland.
Theology Class
<b>· Wednesdays | 7:00-8:00pm | Starting 3/20</b> · A 60 Week Class Commitment (broken into six 10-class segments); meets fall-spring, no summer classes. · This class will be closed once it begins because each class builds on the previous. · A workbook ($10 per segment/$60 total) and study materials will need to be purchased. If you fully complete the program, the full amount will be refunded to you. · The book Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem is a required book. It can be ordered from Amazon or Christian Book Distributors. · A brief video promo is available in the church office if you would like to learn more. · Please sign-up online or at the Welcome Center ASAP so we can plan materials accordingly. · For questions or more information, see Pastor Jerry.
https://southhavenfbc.shelbynextchms.com/external/form/80aaf338-a767-455f-81c7-bece3bee5052Blood Drive: 3/21
<b>Thursday, 3/21 | 1-6:00pm | FBC Main Foyer</b> ☕️ Donate at this blood drive and receive a Biggby beverage coupon! ( while supplies last ) 🍦Culver’s of South Haven has reached out to partner with us and is giving a coupon for a free pint of ice cream to anyone who tries and/or successfully gives a pint of blood at this event. 💓You keep the pulse of the community going-what is donated today, by you or through your Versiti drive, helps patients here now, and in the future. Thanks for supporting us during these uncertain times. 🗓️ APPOINTMENTS PREFERRED, walk-ins welcomed. ✅ Call 866-642-5663 or sign-up online https://bit.ly/FBCSAVESLIVES.
https://donate.michigan.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/155196Seder Dinner
Wednesday, 3/27 | 6:00pm | FBC Gym Join us as we celebrate Holy Week with this special event on March 27 at 6:00 PM at First Baptist Church. Come and hear our guest speaker, Douglas Carmel, from Rock of Israel Ministries share the Gospel of Jesus Christ from a Messianic (born-again) Jewish perspective. · Experience a true Passover meal that the Jews would celebrate. · Learn about how Christ is the center of Passover. · There is no cost; however you MUST sign up at the Welcome Center or online by Sunday, March 24, so we can plan accordingly. · If you are willing to help with set-up, cooking and/or serve the meal, and/or clean-up, please contact Kim (269-637-1291 or southhavenfbc@gmail.com). · A love offering will be collected for our speaker. Bring your Jewish and ‘not so Jewish’ friends and neighbors!
https://southhavenfbc.shelbynextchms.com/external/form/843a4893-bd5f-4011-9bce-412e02970225Mark Your Calendar
· <i>Spring Trivia Night</i>: Saturday, April 13 | 6:00pm | Upstairs @ FBC<br>· <i>More Details Coming Soon!</i>
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.
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<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/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/v6VP
On the Calendar
<b>mission café</b><br>Sundays | 9:00-10:15am | Mission Cafe<br><br><b>children’s sunday school</b><br>Sundays | 9:15-10:15am | Children's Worship Room<br>· Ages 5 years old through 5th grade<br>· Contact Bailey Finch for questions or more information.<br><br><b>worship</b><br>Sundays | 10:30am | Sanctuary <br>· 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.<br><br><b>children’s worship</b><br>Sundays | 10:30am | Children’s Worship Room<br>· Ages 5 years old through 5th grade<br>· Contact Alyssa Newell for questions or more information.<br><br><b>men’s bible study</b><br>Tuesdays | 7:00-8:30pm | Mission Café <br>· Contact Paul Fitton or Larry Dobberstein for questions or more information.<br><br><b>church office open</b><br>Wednesdays | 11:00am-4:00pm<br><br><b>women’s craft group</b><br>Thursdays | 6:30pm | Craft Room<br>· Contact Tracy Marshall for questions or more information.<br><br><b>coming soon</b><br>· <i>Theology Class Begins</i>: Wednesday, 3/20 | 7:00-8:00pm | Mission Cafe<br>· <i>Blood Drive</i>: Thursday, March 21 | 1-6pm | FBC Main Foyer<br>· <i>Seder Dinner</i>: Wednesday, March 27 | 6:00pm | FBC Gym<br>· <i>Spring Trivia Night</i>: Saturday, April 13 | 6:00pm | Upstairs @ FBC
· Patrick & Carol Shenberger (Tracy Marshall's dad and stepmom) as Carol's 18 year-old grandson committed suicide on 2/27.
· Rhonda Dobberstein praise God that the margins from cancer surgery are clear; will begin radiation.
· Ginny Dorsey (Rhonda Dobberstein's mom) has returned home and is receiving therapy. She is still in a lot of pain.
· Vincent Bryant (son of Miriam Bryant) is dealing with several health issues. He has been dealing with blood clots which have been interfering with his dialysis treatments. He continues to recover from a second surgery on his left hand after an infection which resulted in one finger being amputated. He is also having issues with an ankle that prevents him from driving. As a result, Miriam is transporting him to dialysis three days a week.
· Miriam Bryant has begun therapy for hip issues.
· Pete Danapilis is recovering from cataract surgery.
· Nolan Marshall · was approved to receive services for another year. Praise God for answered prayers!
· Anna Bocock’s Lyme tests came back that she has Epstein Barr in addition to one strain of Lyme. They are not able to treat the Lyme until the Epstein Barr is under control. She is currently very sick and is not responding to the treatments for the Epstein Barr. Pray that the treatments start working and she is able to get that under control so that she can move forward with the Lyme treatment within the next few months.
· Caroline Bocock is doing much better! She passed her concussion test after a year of failing and has been approved to do anything she wishes. She will have more Lyme testing later this month, but the symptoms have almost completely disappeared since her treatment in July. Pray for continued improvements and for clear test results so she doesn’t have to do anymore treatments.
· 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.
1635 76th Street
South Haven, MI 49090
269-637-1291
southhavenfbc@gmail.com