First Baptist Church, South Haven
Worship Gathering: 11/23/2025
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.
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Money Matters
James 5:1-6
Pastor Jerry Koller
James 5:1-6
Pastor Jerry Koller
Manner In Which Wealth Was Acquired
1. Withheld Wages (vs. 4)
We find that when God gave Moses the Law, there were certain principles that were to be present in an employer/employee relationship. (see Deut. 24:14-15)
2. Judicial Manipulation (vs. 6)
The phrase “put to death” (vs. 6) should probably be understood in a figurative way.
How Wealth Was Used (vss. 3 & 5)
1. It Was Stored—...It is in the last days that you have stored up your treasure! (James 5:3c)
Jesus warned against such a practice when He said Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth...but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven. (Matt. 6: 19-20)
2. It Was Squandered—You have lived luxuriously on the earth and led a life of wanton pleasure; you have fattened your hearts in a day of slaughter. (James 5:5)
Squandering is portrayed in three aspects in this verse.
1. Luxurious Living
Jesus said, Beware, and be on your guard against every form of greed; for not even when one has an abundance does his life consist of his possessions. (Luke 12:15)
Jesus said, Beware, and be on your guard against every form of greed; for not even when one has an abundance does his life consist of his possessions. (Luke 12:15)
2. Wanton Pleasure—Wanton pleasure is unrestrained, loose, without regard to what is right and wrong.
• It’s hedonism at its best.
• It’s hedonism at its best.
3. Fattened Hearts
Result of Wealth Mismanagement (vss. 1-3)
1. Character Erosion
2. Riches Will Pass
Notice what Jesus said in Matthew 6:19-20.
3. Misery
The Greek word for misery appears only two times in the New Testament: here and in Romans 3:16. It has to do with the idea of facing overwhelming hardship or trouble.
• It has to do with suffering or distress.
• It has to do with suffering or distress.
The overall point of these six verses is this. Be cautious when you deal with wealth.
What the Apostle Paul told Timothy regarding wealth:
Instead of storing up earthy treasures, store up treasures in heaven, Jesus said.
• Heavenly treasures have spiritual significance. They include righteous living—pursuing holiness—extending mercy and kindness to others, and so on. It includes, according to this verse, doing good works (works or deeds that bring honor and glory to God).
• Heavenly treasures have spiritual significance. They include righteous living—pursuing holiness—extending mercy and kindness to others, and so on. It includes, according to this verse, doing good works (works or deeds that bring honor and glory to God).
Paul also said to be generous and willing to share.
APPLICATION
Be cautious how you view and deal with money.
Don’t place your hope and trust in it.
Place your hope and trust in God.
Use what He has blessed you with for His honor and glory.
Happy Anniversary!
• Jason & Loretta Avery (11/28, 33 years)
Happy Birthday!
• Sandi Cagle (11/30)
Ladies Craft Day: 12/6
All ladies are invited to join us in the main foyer on Saturday, 12/6, from 9:00am-4:00pm for a Craft Day. Potluck Style Lunch: bring a crockpot of yumminess or something to share. Cookie Exchange: bring 3 dozen (or more) cookies plus their recipe to swap with others. Craft Project: bring your own project(s) to work on or a group project and supplies for others to join the fun. Invite your friends! Please sign-up in the foyer or contact the church office and let us know you’re coming. For questions or more information, contact Connie Hollis.
Next Week’s Servants (11/30)
• Café Bakers: Annette Koller (casserole), Allie Wilson (donuts)
• Café Attendant: Allie Wilson
• Nursery: Abi Avery, Sandi Cagle
• Sound Tech: Gabe Bocock
• Video, Streaming & Camera Techs: Linda & Julie Newell, Tracy & Riley Marshall, Max Foskett
• Café Attendant: Allie Wilson
• Nursery: Abi Avery, Sandi Cagle
• Sound Tech: Gabe Bocock
• Video, Streaming & Camera Techs: Linda & Julie Newell, Tracy & Riley Marshall, Max Foskett
Oktoberfest Celebration
A Time to Give Thanks
We are greatly humbled by the generosity of our congregation. So far, this year’s offering, combined with pledges, is $47,756. We thank you for your faithfulness, especially during such challenging times, and look forward to seeing how God will use our building in the year ahead as we continue to “Know Him and Make Him Known.” If you would still like to make a contribution to this fund, please drop your gift in the regular offering with the notation of “Oktoberfest.”
We are greatly humbled by the generosity of our congregation. So far, this year’s offering, combined with pledges, is $47,756. We thank you for your faithfulness, especially during such challenging times, and look forward to seeing how God will use our building in the year ahead as we continue to “Know Him and Make Him Known.” If you would still like to make a contribution to this fund, please drop your gift in the regular offering with the notation of “Oktoberfest.”
Hearing 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
• Trivia Night: Saturday, 11/22 | 6:00-9:00pm | Upstairs at FBC
• Ladies Craft Day: Saturday, 12/6 | 9am-4pm | Main Foyer 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
• Trivia Night: Saturday, 11/22 | 6:00-9:00pm | Upstairs at FBC
• Ladies Craft Day: Saturday, 12/6 | 9am-4pm | Main Foyer at FBC
· Jim Quinn (former FBC member) and his family upon the loss of his wife, Marialice on 11/18, following a battle with cancer. Her visitation (10-11am) and service (11am) will be on 12/5 at St. Paul Church in South Haven.
· Jett (son of Tracy Marshall’s friend, Carrie) is recovering from a motocross accident that fractured his T2-T9 vertebrae. He had surgery on 11/19 to put screws in to brace his spine (that will be in for 10 months) and he will have an external brace to wear for the next 3 months. And please keep Carrie’s mental and emotional well-being in prayer. Her mother is undergoing aggressive treatment for stage 4 colon cancer that requires overnight stays in Chicago every two weeks (that Carrie takes her to) and she has 4 children at home, all under 13.
· Sandi Cagle is having issues with her left shoulder and upper arm; please pray for healing as well as that the issues don’t spread to her right arm.
· Sandi Cagle’s mother is recovering from a fall and surgery for a broken wrist.
· Marvin Hall (brother-in-law of Alice Avery & Judi Beckwith, uncle of Jason Avery & Kim Collins) released from the hospital, receiving continued care at home.
· Abby Hendrix is recovering from surgery.
· 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.
· 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 .
• 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.
· Jett (son of Tracy Marshall’s friend, Carrie) is recovering from a motocross accident that fractured his T2-T9 vertebrae. He had surgery on 11/19 to put screws in to brace his spine (that will be in for 10 months) and he will have an external brace to wear for the next 3 months. And please keep Carrie’s mental and emotional well-being in prayer. Her mother is undergoing aggressive treatment for stage 4 colon cancer that requires overnight stays in Chicago every two weeks (that Carrie takes her to) and she has 4 children at home, all under 13.
· Sandi Cagle is having issues with her left shoulder and upper arm; please pray for healing as well as that the issues don’t spread to her right arm.
· Sandi Cagle’s mother is recovering from a fall and surgery for a broken wrist.
· Marvin Hall (brother-in-law of Alice Avery & Judi Beckwith, uncle of Jason Avery & Kim Collins) released from the hospital, receiving continued care at home.
· Abby Hendrix is recovering from surgery.
· 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.
· 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 .
• 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