First Baptist Church, South Haven
Worship Gathering: 8/2/2020
Thank you for joining us for worship this morning! While our place of worship has changed from the usual place and time, we are grateful to know that the Body of Christ can worship anytime, anywhere. As a reminder If you have a need for assistance during this time (grocery delivery, meals, etc.), please do not hesitate to call/text Kim Collins on her cell phone. We have church members ready and willing to help.
Locations & Times
First Baptist Church
10781 76th St, South Haven, MI 49090, USA
Sunday 10:30 AM
Worship: 8/2/2020
You can view worship that correlates with today's notes live on our Facebook page at 10:30am on Sunday mornings. If you missed us live, you can see it Sunday afternoon on our YouTube page by clicking here.
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-bulletinsColossians 1:10-14
Pastor Jerry Koller
· The verb “bearing” is in the present tense which means we are to continually bear fruit.
· Those who are in Christ are perennial fruit bearers.
· While Scripture does not use these exact words, I think it implies that fruit is connected to God’s glory.
Bearing fruit is bringing glory to God.
· This does not mean we can work our way into God’s favor.
· Good works spring from the faith, hope and love the saints have as Paul pointed out in verses 3-6 of Colossians 1.
· This is a comprehensive knowledge that includes who God is, what He has done—is doing—and will do.
· If we are to do all for the glory of God, how can we not grow in the knowledge of God so that we can know what brings Him glory?
· If we are to bear fruit in every good work, how can we not grow in the knowledge of God so that we can bear fruit according to His design?
· If we want our love of God to deepen, how can we not grow in the knowledge of God?
· You can also translate this statement in this fashion: We are being empowered with all power.
· This can also be translated according to the might or the power of His glory.
· This power has an intended outcome: God’s glory.
· Forbearance means to delay enforcing rights, claims, or privileges. It refrains from acting even though it could.
Happy Birthday!
· Bailey Rooker (8/6)<br>· Bruce Ferguson (8/8)<br>· Alayna Wilburn (8/9)
Help Needed
We need someone to bleach /kill the green algae/mold/etc. that is growing on the lower parts of the siding of the building in the playground area. If you are able to help with this, please let Kim know. Thanks in advance!
Items Needed for We Care Pantries
The We Care Food and Personal Care Pantries continue to need supplies. We suggest calling ahead to make sure someone is there to receive your items. For a list of items and pantry locations, please visit their website at
https://www.wecare-inc.org/pantries-and-programsCheck Out Our Web Page
We are keeping our web page (southhavenfbc.com) updated regularly. Please use it as a tool. Under "Resources" we have a page for FBC Members only which has our latest emails and letters from Pastor Jerry. If you try to access this page, you will need the password "Know Him" to see the content.
https://www.southhavenfbc.comOnline 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://secure.givelively.org/donate/first-baptist-church-south-haven-miAttention Amazon Shoppers!
Please remember us for your online Amazon purchases and designate “First Baptist Church South Haven” as your charity of choice. We will receive 0.5% donation from all purchases which is used for our youth scholarships. You can do so by going to the following link: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/38-2244607. Thanks for your support!
Opportunities this Week
<b>Sunday </b><br>6:00 AM · Worship Online Available (YouTube or Facebook)<br><br><b>Monday </b><br>6:30 PM · Men’s Group (Library; ‘til 8)<br><br><b>Wednesday</b><br>9:30 AM · Berean Bible Study<br>8:00 PM · Worship Team Practice (Sanctuary)<br><br><b>Thursday</b><br> 6:30 PM · Women’s Craft Group (Library)<br>___________________________________________________________________ <br><br><i>children's sunday school</i><br><i>tuesday evening women's bible study</i><br>· On summer break and may resume this fall.<br><br><i>monday men’s group</i><br>· Contact Dave Hollis for questions or more information.<br><br><i>wednesday bible study</i><br>· Meets via Zoom, as well as in person at individuals homes for those who are comfortable doing so.<br>· To find out where they are meeting or if you're interested in joining, call/text Tina Wilburn at 269-767-4685 or email 2fifty7@gmail.com.<br><br><i>thursday evening craft group</i><br>· Masks are required.<br>· Contact Tracy Marshall for questions or more information.
Weekly Prayer List
· <b>Clint & Kristen Schultz and their family</b> upon the death of Clint's mother, Ramona Schultz, on 7/24.<br><b>· Deborah Kirby</b> (Vasha Ferguson's sister) had an extensive stroke caused by a heart arrhythmia. She has lost total function of her left side and her speech is affected, but she is able to communicate with slur. She is recovering from surgery and had 3 blood clots removed from her lungs. She's conscious and in good spirits. Pray for her healing and the family as they determine long-term care treatment options.<br><b>· Ginny Dorsey</b> (Rhonda Dobberstein's mother) is recovering from surgery for a hysterectomy, a bladder lift, and a possible cancer area being removed.<br><b>· Jim </b>(Rhonda Dobberstein's stepdad) just finished radiation recently for prostate cancer. Pray that it worked.<br>· <b>Rhonda Dobberstein's nephew, Mark, sister Sherry, and brother-in-law Mark</b> all have Covid. She has other family members that were around the that are experiencing symptoms too.<br>· <b>Pastor Jephthe Lucien and his family</b> and their Haitian community as they grieve the loss of Jephthe's father, Pastor Sidoine, who passed away on 7/3 and his brother, Pastor Henoc Lucien, who died on 6/5. Cards can be sent to: Pastor Jephthe Lucien | c/o Jerusalem Baptist Mission Church | P.O. Box 601 | Round Lake Beach, FL 60073.<br> · <b>Bruce & Vasha Ferguson</b> and their family upon the loss of Bruce's sister, Gloria Thompson, on 6/24 from Covid-19. <br><b>· Dwan</b> (a childhood friend of Tracy Marshall) continues to be hospitalized. Pray for a full recovery and for freedom from addiction. <br><b>· Dominique Thompson</b> (Bruce's Ferguson’s nephew) who is recovering from COVID-19. <br><b>· Lynn Rarick</b> continues to deal with hip issues. Pray that a resolution can be figured out.<br><b>· </b>Check out our monthly prayer card on-line at southhavenfbc.com under “Weekly Bulletins” for a <b>list of those with on-going needs</b>.
1635 76th Street
South Haven, MI 49090
269-637-1291
southhavenfbc@gmail.com