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First Baptist Church, South Haven
Worship Gathering: 11/2/2025
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
Taste and See
Psalm 34:1-3, 8
Pastor Jerry Koller
Psalm 34:1-3, 8
Pastor Jerry Koller
To bless the Lord means to praise Him, to exalt Him, to worship Him.
David could have boasted about many things.
• His boasting was in the Lord. His soul—the very seat of his affections—took his delight in God and in the relationship, he had with him, which is why God said he was a man after His heart, a man who will do all His will.
• David points out that even though he faced affliction and feared for his life, his boasting was still in the Lord.
• His boasting was in the Lord. His soul—the very seat of his affections—took his delight in God and in the relationship, he had with him, which is why God said he was a man after His heart, a man who will do all His will.
• David points out that even though he faced affliction and feared for his life, his boasting was still in the Lord.
To "magnify the Lord" means to see God as greater than your problems, to focus your attention on Him, and to exalt His greatness in your life and through your actions and words.
• It means to praise, exalt (to lift up or honor), and glorify Him by declaring His greatness and making Him appear larger in one's own heart and in the eyes of others
• It means to praise, exalt (to lift up or honor), and glorify Him by declaring His greatness and making Him appear larger in one's own heart and in the eyes of others
Tasting involves putting something in your mouth and allowing your taste buds to do their job.
• Taste can also mean “to briefly experience something.”
• Finding out that the Lord is good, from personal experience, results in one being privileged or fortunate when they take refuge in Him.
• Refuge simply means “turning to for assistance; a shelter from danger and hardship; a safe place.”
• Taste can also mean “to briefly experience something.”
• Finding out that the Lord is good, from personal experience, results in one being privileged or fortunate when they take refuge in Him.
• Refuge simply means “turning to for assistance; a shelter from danger and hardship; a safe place.”
Happy Birthday!
• Marianne Foskett (11/3)
• Dean Newell (11/5)
• Judi Beckwith (11/7)
• Brian Bocock (11/7)
• Dean Newell (11/5)
• Judi Beckwith (11/7)
• Brian Bocock (11/7)
Next Week’s Servants (11/9)
• Café Bakers: Sandi Starland (casserole) | Don Jenks (donuts)
• Café Attendant: Sarah McKamey
• Nursery: Abi Avery, Tracy Marshall
• Sound Tech: Gabe Bocock
• Video, Streaming & Camera Techs: Linda & Julie Newell, Tracy & Riley Marshall, Max Foskett
• Café Attendant: Sarah McKamey
• Nursery: Abi Avery, Tracy Marshall
• Sound Tech: Gabe Bocock
• Video, Streaming & Camera Techs: Linda & Julie Newell, Tracy & Riley Marshall, Max Foskett
Oktoberfest Celebration Today
A Time to Give: Oktoberfest Offering
Today 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 2026 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 everyone is invited to join us for a potluck in the gym.
Today 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 2026 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 everyone is invited to join us for a potluck in the gym.
Trivia Night: 11/22
Saturday, November 22 | 6:00-9:00pm | Upstairs at FBC
We invite you to join us for our annual Fall Trivia Night, featuring all new categories, as we raise funds for mission projects.
* $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-f63a14bf704dHearing Assistance Devices 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 Paypal, Venmo, 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 Paypal, Venmo, 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
• Studying Joshua; open to new participants at any time.
• 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
• Oktoberfest Celebration: Today | during worship
• Trivia Night: Saturday, 11/22 | 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
• Studying Joshua; open to new participants at any time.
• 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
• Oktoberfest Celebration: Today | during worship
• Trivia Night: Saturday, 11/22 | 6:00-9:00pm | Upstairs at FBC
· Matt Jenks (Don & Deb Jenks’ son) is at home recovering following a medical issue and brief hospitalization. He will follow up with his primary care doctor.
· Darren & Cindy Bailey and their family (friends of Mike & Amy Neikirk) lost their son, daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren in a helicopter crash on 10/22. A 10 year-old son survives and was not on the flight.
· Judy Niekirk (Mike's mom) is recovering from surgery for renal cell carcinoma. She is recovering well, but the cancer has spread. She is waiting for an oncology appointment to be scheduled .
· Marialice Quinn (former member of FBC) is continuing treatment for cancer and continued prayers during this time are greatly appreciated
• Penny Cornet (Rocky Starland's Aunt in Cypress, CA) at a rehab facility for therapy to regain strength.
• Vasha Ferguson is recovering from hand surgery for carpal tunnel.
• Vince Bryant (Miriam Bryant’s son) is recovering from foot surgery.
• Beth Bocock continues to recover from ulcerative colitis.
• Check out our monthly prayer card on-line at southhavenfbc.com under “Weekly Bulletins” for a list of those with on-going needs.
· Darren & Cindy Bailey and their family (friends of Mike & Amy Neikirk) lost their son, daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren in a helicopter crash on 10/22. A 10 year-old son survives and was not on the flight.
· Judy Niekirk (Mike's mom) is recovering from surgery for renal cell carcinoma. She is recovering well, but the cancer has spread. She is waiting for an oncology appointment to be scheduled .
· Marialice Quinn (former member of FBC) is continuing treatment for cancer and continued prayers during this time are greatly appreciated
• Penny Cornet (Rocky Starland's Aunt in Cypress, CA) at a rehab facility for therapy to regain strength.
• Vasha Ferguson is recovering from hand surgery for carpal tunnel.
• Vince Bryant (Miriam Bryant’s son) is recovering from foot surgery.
• Beth Bocock continues to recover from ulcerative colitis.
• 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