First Baptist Church, South Haven
Worship Gathering: 10/6/2024
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.
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Holy, Upright, and Blameless Shared Lives
1 Thessalonians 2:5-10
Pastor Jerry Koller
1 Thessalonians 2:5-10
Pastor Jerry Koller
Overall, this passage is an elaboration of what he wrote at the beginning of this letter in regard to their relationship.
Flattery is excessive or insincere praise.
Pumpkinfest is just around the corner. Children and adults alike may wear masks as a part of their costume giving the impression that they are someone—or something—other than who they really are.
When I think along these lines, I think about the Greek word for hypocrite for it has to do with someone who is acting out a part in a play. These stage-players often wore masks to portray someone they were really not. They were pretenders. They were a two-faced person.
Paul mentions he and his team never put on a mask to cover up greed. God is our witness.
· We can pull the wool over the eyes of people, but we can’t fool God.
· We can pull the wool over the eyes of people, but we can’t fool God.
Paul is exposing his true intentions.
If the team’s motivation was to seek personal gain, I suppose there was a way to justify this.
If the team’s motivation was to seek personal gain, I suppose there was a way to justify this.
Paul said: ...we were gentle among you, like a mother caring for her little children. (1 Thess. 2:7) What a beautiful word picture.
I want to point out a nuance here that is not picked up by the NIV translators.
· The Greek word for mother is not found in this verse.
· This is the only place in the entire New Testament where this word is used. It has to do with the idea of one who is nursing, or a nurse.
· It comes from a verb which means to nourish or support; to bring up or nurture.
· Paul uses an everyday metaphor to illustrate the relationship the team had with the fledgling church at Thessalonica.
· This is the only place in the entire New Testament where this word is used. It has to do with the idea of one who is nursing, or a nurse.
· It comes from a verb which means to nourish or support; to bring up or nurture.
· Paul uses an everyday metaphor to illustrate the relationship the team had with the fledgling church at Thessalonica.
The ideal of loving someone here in verse 8 deals with having a high degree of fond affection like a mother would for her child.
In verse 9, Paul gives an illustration of the fond affection they had which was a part of the motivation behind their labors.
He encourages the church to follow the example he and his team set forth when they lived among them.
Not only can the saints bear witness, so can God.
· Holy is a word that means devoutly, in a manner that is pleasing to God.
· Righteous means upright, or virtuous; in keeping with the commands of God.
· Blameless means being free from blame.
· Righteous means upright, or virtuous; in keeping with the commands of God.
· Blameless means being free from blame.
APPLICATION
#1. H.U.B. Principal
The H.U.B. principal deals with some core characteristics of how we should live out our faith before God and our fellow man.
The H.U.B. principal deals with some core characteristics of how we should live out our faith before God and our fellow man.
· Holy—Holy must describe our relationship with God as well as our relationships with all men.
Upright—living according to what is right and wrong—not according to the world’s standards but according to God’s standards.
Blameless—Even though you may fail at times, your heart passionately pursues God. It means your heart is devoted to God.
#2. Shared Lives
The life we live cannot—must not—be lived in isolation.
· Somewhere along the line, we have reduced discipleship to simply imparting information or carrying out some program.
· We have neglected the importance of mentorship—of taking someone under your wing so that you can show them from personal experience how one lives out their faith for the glory of God.
The life we live cannot—must not—be lived in isolation.
· Somewhere along the line, we have reduced discipleship to simply imparting information or carrying out some program.
· We have neglected the importance of mentorship—of taking someone under your wing so that you can show them from personal experience how one lives out their faith for the glory of God.
Is this how you are living out your faith?
Happy Birthday!
· Kim Hill (10/9)
· Marge Parmenter (10/9)
· Bob Tate (10/12)
· Carter Sullivan (10/13)
· Marge Parmenter (10/9)
· Bob Tate (10/12)
· Carter Sullivan (10/13)
Happy Anniversary!
· Pete & Sharon Danapilis (10/8, 30 years)
Next Week’s Servants (10/13)
· Café Bakers: Grace Low (casserole) | Joyce Bocock (donuts)
· Café Attendant: Sarah McKamey
· Nursery: Tracy Marshall, Hailey Watson
· Sound Tech: Bill Foskett
· Video & Streaming Techs: Linda Newell, Julie Newell, Tracy Marshall
· Camera Tech: Max Foskett
· Café Attendant: Sarah McKamey
· Nursery: Tracy Marshall, Hailey Watson
· Sound Tech: Bill Foskett
· Video & Streaming Techs: Linda Newell, Julie Newell, Tracy Marshall
· Camera Tech: Max Foskett
Annual Fall Church Picnic
TODAY | 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
· Beverages
· 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 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
· Beverages
· 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.
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-a429-9b6fb85b984dOktoberfest Offering
🍁🍂 A Time to Give 🍂🍁
Sunday, 11/3 | after worship | FBC
On Sunday, November 3, 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 2025 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 3, we will enjoy a time of food and fellowship with a Potluck Dinner. Please bring a main/side dish AND a dessert to share which feeds at least 10-12 people. SIGN-UP ONLINE 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 or contact Kim Collins.
https://southhavenfbc.shelbynextchms.com/external/form/2b621712-4e48-474f-85fc-e5705926c000We are looking forward to what 2025 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 3, we will enjoy a time of food and fellowship with a Potluck Dinner. Please bring a main/side dish AND a dessert to share which feeds at least 10-12 people. SIGN-UP ONLINE 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 or contact Kim Collins.
🍂🍁 Trivia Night | Fall 2024 🍁🍂
We invite you to join us for our annual Fall Trivia Night. This event will be a fundraiser for some of the outreach ministries that we support.
Saturday, 11/23 | 6-9pm | Upstairs at FBC
💰 | $100 per table registration fee. (all proceeds go to outreach ministries)
👫 | 8-10 people per table (table hosts coordinate or bring snacks & drinks for their group)
🆓 | $1 mulligans - up to 10 per table = one free point per round
🪙 | Two rounds of Heads or Tails at $5 per play
👶🏻 | Childcare is available.
✅ | Sign-Up Online or stop by the welcome center.
❓ | For questions or more info, contact the church office (southhavenfbc@gmail.com or 269-637-1291).
Saturday, 11/23 | 6-9pm | Upstairs at FBC
💰 | $100 per table registration fee. (all proceeds go to outreach ministries)
👫 | 8-10 people per table (table hosts coordinate or bring snacks & drinks for their group)
🆓 | $1 mulligans - up to 10 per table = one free point per round
🪙 | Two rounds of Heads or Tails at $5 per play
👶🏻 | Childcare is available.
✅ | Sign-Up Online or stop by the welcome center.
❓ | For questions or more info, contact the church office (southhavenfbc@gmail.com or 269-637-1291).
Hearing 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, debit/credit cards or Apple & Google Pay thru the church app!
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, debit/credit cards or Apple & Google Pay thru the church app!
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
· Church Picnic - THIS Sun. 10/6 | after church | Bumbleberry Acres
· Pumpkinfest - Thu. 10/31 6:30-8:00pm | FBC Gym
· Oktoberfest - Sun. 11/3 | during worship | potluck to follow
· Trivia Night - Sat. 11/23 | 6:00-9:00pm | upstairs at FBC
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
· Church Picnic - THIS Sun. 10/6 | after church | Bumbleberry Acres
· Pumpkinfest - Thu. 10/31 6:30-8:00pm | FBC Gym
· Oktoberfest - Sun. 11/3 | during worship | potluck to follow
· Trivia Night - Sat. 11/23 | 6:00-9:00pm | upstairs at FBC
· Tim Hendrix is recovering from successful shoulder replacement surgery.
· 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.
· 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.
· 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.
· 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.
· 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.
· 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