First Baptist Church, South Haven
Worship Gathering: 9/22/2024
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.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
How Do You Stack Up?
1 Thess. 1:8-10
Pastor Jerry Koller
1 Thess. 1:8-10
Pastor Jerry Koller
Things that were reported to Paul:
1. Response to Idols
1. Response to Idols
By today’s standards, you could say these people were religious before the Holy Spirit drew them to Christ.
When God the Holy Spirit draws and changes a person, He does so from the inside out.
· The inner change has an outwardly manifestation.
· When the Holy Spirit draws an individual, He draws the person away from something to something else.
· When God converts a person, he changes the entire person: his heart, his thoughts, his will and his worldview.
· They turned from serving their false gods to serving the living and true God.
· The inner change has an outwardly manifestation.
· When the Holy Spirit draws an individual, He draws the person away from something to something else.
· When God converts a person, he changes the entire person: his heart, his thoughts, his will and his worldview.
· They turned from serving their false gods to serving the living and true God.
2. Eternal Perspective—The saints would continue to serve the living and true God
· The word “wait” carries with it the understanding of expectancy.
· The word “wait” carries with it the understanding of expectancy.
Three things mentioned about the Son:
1. The first thing mentioned about Jesus is that He is currently in heaven seated at the right hand of God the Father—which is a reference to a position of honor and authority. Seated is a reference to Christ’s finished work
2. The second distinction mentioned about Jesus is that He has been raised from the dead.
· This is a clear contrast between Jesus and the idols and false gods the Thessalonians once worshipped. Their God lives and He is active in their lives.
· This is a clear contrast between Jesus and the idols and false gods the Thessalonians once worshipped. Their God lives and He is active in their lives.
3. The death and resurrection of Christ rescues us from the wrath of God.
· A person has a distorted or incomplete understanding of God if he or she does not think one of His attributes is wrath.
· A person has a distorted or incomplete understanding of God if he or she does not think one of His attributes is wrath.
APPLICATION
How do you stack up? Will the wrath of God be poured out upon you, or has His wrath been turned away from you because you have placed your faith and trust in Jesus Christ and His saving work?
How do you stack up? Are you still serving your idols rather than serving the living God?
How do you stack up? When God converts a person, he changes the entire person; heart, thoughts, worldview, and will. He does a divine make-over. Old things pass away. All things become new.
Changed lives are a powerful witness to the Gospel. Can someone see a change in you?
Happy Birthday!
· Aaron Sullivan (9/22)
· Sue McKamey (9/24)
· Chris Truer (9/28)
· Julie Zantello (9/28)
· Sue McKamey (9/24)
· Chris Truer (9/28)
· Julie Zantello (9/28)
New Baby | Meals Needed
We are excited to share that Jared & Lauren Koller are celebrating the birth of their second child, Hawk Bernard, who arrived on Friday, 9/6, at 3:53am, at home with the assistance of his dad after a very rapid labor and delivery. He weighed 9 lbs., 6 oz.and was 20" long. He joins his 2-year-old sister, Piper, who likes to call him "our chunky little guy." If you would like to bless their family with a meal as they adjust to life with a new baby, please sign up at
https://takethemameal.com/EHUQ7548Next Week’s Servants (9/29)
· Café Bakers: Linda Newell (casserole) | Allie Wilson (donuts)
· Café Attendant: Allie Wilson
· Nursery: TBD
· Sound Tech: Don Jenks
· Video & Streaming Techs: Linda Newell, Julie Newell, Tracy Marshall
· Camera Tech: Max Foskett
· Café Attendant: Allie Wilson
· Nursery: TBD
· Sound Tech: Don Jenks
· Video & Streaming Techs: Linda Newell, Julie Newell, Tracy Marshall
· Camera Tech: Max Foskett
Nursery Help Needed
If you're available to help in the nursery, we have some holes to fill. We need 2 people on 9/29. If you can serve in this way, please let Kim know ASAP. Thank you!
Annual Fall Church Picnic
10/6 | After Worship | Bumbleberry Acres
Please bring a lawn chair. This event will be entirely outdoors, so please dress accordingly for the weather.
FBC will provide:
· Burgers, brats and hot dogs
· Pop and water
· Paper products
Get Involved!
· Bring a side dish and/or dessert to share. · We will need help transporting, setting up and returning tables and chairs between FBC and Bumbleberry. Please SIGN-UP ONLINE so we can plan accordingly. For questions or more information, contact the church office.
https://southhavenfbc.shelbynextchms.com/external/form/f1f1a91b-bf52-40d6-b2de-668618fc8de7· Bring a side dish and/or dessert to share. · We will need help transporting, setting up and returning tables and chairs between FBC and Bumbleberry. Please SIGN-UP ONLINE so we can plan accordingly. For questions or more information, contact the church office.
Got 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 27. Please leave your candy bags in the pumpkin can outside the church office door. Thanks for your help!
🎃🍁🎃🍂🎃 PUMPKINFEST 🎃🍁🎃🍂🎃
Thursday, 10/31 | 6:30-8:00pm | FBC's Gym 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 IN THE FOYER AND LET US KNOW HOW YOU WILL HELP! 🍬 Bring Candy...Please bring 2-4 bags (or more!) of candy with you to worship each week between now and 10/27. If you need to drop off during the week, please plan to do so on Wednesdays between 11am-4pm. 🎯 Host a Game Station...Participants are encouraged to wear a costume, and you'll spend your evening hosting a fun game and passing out candy. 🍿 Help with Food & Beverages...Make popcorn or cotton candy or serve beverages to our guests. 💪 Help with Set-Up and/or Cleanup...We will need help with set-up after church on Sunday, 10/27 and clean-up following the event on Friday, 11/1 and possibly Saturday, 11/2. ✅ Please let us know if you plan to join us! Sign up online, stop by the Welcome Center soon, or contact Kim Collins in the church office.
https://southhavenfbc.shelbynextchms.com/external/form/cf3c0ef3-9d28-44d9-a429-9b6fb85b984dHearing Assistance Devices Now Available
We have hearing assistance devices available during the morning worship service which 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.
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!
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/v6VP
On the Calendar
mission café
Sundays | 9:00-10:15am | Mission Cafe
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
· Does not meet on the first Sunday of each month.
· 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
theology class
Wednesdays | 7:00-8:00pm | Main Foyer
· Closed course.
bible study
Thursdays | 9:30-11:30am | Conference Room
· Study of Ecclesiastes
· 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
Pumpkinfest—Thu. 10/31 | 6:30-8:30pm | FBC Gym
Church Picnic—Sun. 10/6 | 12:00pm | Bumbleberry Acres
Sundays | 9:00-10:15am | Mission Cafe
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
· Does not meet on the first Sunday of each month.
· 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
theology class
Wednesdays | 7:00-8:00pm | Main Foyer
· Closed course.
bible study
Thursdays | 9:30-11:30am | Conference Room
· Study of Ecclesiastes
· 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
Pumpkinfest—Thu. 10/31 | 6:30-8:30pm | FBC Gym
Church Picnic—Sun. 10/6 | 12:00pm | Bumbleberry Acres
· Judy Jones (wife of Pastor Grady Jones/friend of Pastor Jerry) has been diagnosed with colon cancer. They plan to do immediate surgery and then make additional decisions once they know what stage of cancer she has.
· The family of Roy Hale (cousin of Pastor Jerry) who passed away on 9/11.
· Jared & Lauren Koller as they celebrate the birth of their new son, Hawk Bernard, who arrived on 9/6.
· The family of Sadie (30-year-old friend of Lisa Follman) who passed away recently due to many health issues.
· Alice, Jason & Loretta Avery and their family upon the loss of Alice's sister-in-law and Jason's aunt, Beth Kohlhoff, who had dementia for the past few years.
· Sandi Starland is recovering from knee replacement surgery.
· Lon (Pete Danapilis' brother) is recovering from shoulder replacement surgery.
· Sherri Pratt (Renee Goff's mom) is recovering from surgery.
· Chet Goff is recovering from knee surgery.
· Vasha Ferguson is recovering from surgery for carpal tunnel.
· Levi Ovenshire is showing some improvement and is considered stable as he recovers from a stroke and other extensive injuries after he was stabbed multiple times. Please continue to keep his grandmother Sue (lifelong friend of Alice Avery & Judi Beckwith) and his parents in prayer as his situation has extenuating circumstances and has been very stressful and worrisome for them.
· Linda Pries and Annette Hatfield are requesting prayer as they are under some ongoing persecution. Pray for strength and peace of mind.
· Mary Buchert broke her wrist after a fall and continues to heal.
· Alexis Kasinger (classmate of Olivia Price) is recovering from another surgery to replace a brain shunt as she continues to be hospitalized in the ICU following a car accident on 6/28.
· Sandy (Tracy Quist’s mom) has had cancer for 13 years and it has spread to her bones, lungs and brain. She is getting radiation treatments. Please pray for her and Tracy’s dad to put all hope and trust in God, to resist worry, that the treatment will help, and her side effects will be minimal.
· Lennon McKamey (son of Kyle & Sarah) needs surgery on his shoulder. Please pray that preparing for surgery goes smoothly.
· Check out our monthly prayer card on-line at southhavenfbc.com under “Weekly Bulletins” for a list of those with on-going needs.
· The family of Roy Hale (cousin of Pastor Jerry) who passed away on 9/11.
· Jared & Lauren Koller as they celebrate the birth of their new son, Hawk Bernard, who arrived on 9/6.
· The family of Sadie (30-year-old friend of Lisa Follman) who passed away recently due to many health issues.
· Alice, Jason & Loretta Avery and their family upon the loss of Alice's sister-in-law and Jason's aunt, Beth Kohlhoff, who had dementia for the past few years.
· Sandi Starland is recovering from knee replacement surgery.
· Lon (Pete Danapilis' brother) is recovering from shoulder replacement surgery.
· Sherri Pratt (Renee Goff's mom) is recovering from surgery.
· Chet Goff is recovering from knee surgery.
· Vasha Ferguson is recovering from surgery for carpal tunnel.
· Levi Ovenshire is showing some improvement and is considered stable as he recovers from a stroke and other extensive injuries after he was stabbed multiple times. Please continue to keep his grandmother Sue (lifelong friend of Alice Avery & Judi Beckwith) and his parents in prayer as his situation has extenuating circumstances and has been very stressful and worrisome for them.
· Linda Pries and Annette Hatfield are requesting prayer as they are under some ongoing persecution. Pray for strength and peace of mind.
· Mary Buchert broke her wrist after a fall and continues to heal.
· Alexis Kasinger (classmate of Olivia Price) is recovering from another surgery to replace a brain shunt as she continues to be hospitalized in the ICU following a car accident on 6/28.
· Sandy (Tracy Quist’s mom) has had cancer for 13 years and it has spread to her bones, lungs and brain. She is getting radiation treatments. Please pray for her and Tracy’s dad to put all hope and trust in God, to resist worry, that the treatment will help, and her side effects will be minimal.
· Lennon McKamey (son of Kyle & Sarah) needs surgery on his shoulder. Please pray that preparing for surgery goes smoothly.
· 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