First Baptist Church, South Haven
Worship Gathering: 8/9/2020
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 6:00 AM
Worship: 8/9/2020
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQahojNwyPo2LMn-ctTG8AWeekly Bulletin
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Sharing Lives in a Devout, Upright, and Blameless Manner
1 Thessalonians 2:5-10
Pastor Jerry Koller
1 Thessalonians 2:5-10
Pastor Jerry Koller
...You know how we lived among you for your sake. (1 Thess. 1:5)
When one reads through the Bible, it is easy to gloss over many things without really thinking about what you have read.
During the time Paul’s team spent with the Thessalonians, they never used flattery or deception when it came to sharing and living out the Gospel.
· Flattery is excessive or insincere praise.
· Flattery is excessive or insincere praise.
Paul said the saints know from first-hand experience how they were never deceptive or insincere.
· They never put on a mask to cover up greed.
· They never put on a mask to cover up greed.
We were not looking for praise from men, not from you or anyone else.
If the team’s motivation was to seek personal gain, there was a way to justify this.
· As apostles of Christ we could have been a burden to you.
· As apostles of Christ we could have been a burden to you.
Rather, ...we were gentle among you, like a mother caring for her little children. (1 Thess. 2:7)
There is a nuance here that is not picked up by the NIV translators. The NAS translators do pick this up.
But we proved to be gentle among you, as a nursing mother tenderly cares for her own children. (1 Thess. 2:7)
But we proved to be gentle among you, as a nursing mother tenderly cares for her own children. (1 Thess. 2:7)
The Greek word for mother is not found in this verse.
If you are using the NASB, you will notice that the word "mother" is in italics. This means the word is not actually found in the Greek manuscripts but was inserted for clarification.
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.
· This is the reason why the NASB adds the word mother as a clarifier—although nurses, or better wet nurses—also carried out these responsibilities as well.
· 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.
· This is the reason why the NASB adds the word mother as a clarifier—although nurses, or better wet nurses—also carried out these responsibilities as well.
The phrase “surely you remember” is not so much of a reminder as it is an appeal to how they conducted themselves when they were together.
The phrase toil and hardship is translated labor and hardship in the NAS.
...nor did we eat anyone’s bread without paying for it, but with labor and hardship we kept working night and day so that we would not be a burden to any of you. (2 Thess. 3:8 NASB)
...nor did we eat anyone’s bread without paying for it, but with labor and hardship we kept working night and day so that we would not be a burden to any of you. (2 Thess. 3:8 NASB)
By supplying their own needs, the team removed any and all possibilities of having someone accuse them of being greedy, of sharing the Gospel for personal gain.
Holy is a word that means devoutly, in a manner that is pleasing to God.
The NAS uses the word uprightly because the Greek word means upright, or virtuous; in keeping with the commands of God.
The third adjective is blameless.
· Blameless is not sinless.
· Blameless simply means no one can make accusations of wrongdoing. It means being free from blame.
· Blameless is not sinless.
· Blameless simply means no one can make accusations of wrongdoing. It means being free from blame.
APPLICATION
Today’s Scripture has an abundance of timeless principles that can be applied to our lives today.
#1. H.U.B. Principle
· A hub can be the center of a wheel from which all spokes extend.
· A hub is also the effective center of an activity, region, or network.
· The H.U.B. principle deals with the core characteristics of how we should live out our faith before God and our fellow man.
· A hub can be the center of a wheel from which all spokes extend.
· A hub is also the effective center of an activity, region, or network.
· The H.U.B. principle deals with the core characteristics of how we should live out our faith before God and our fellow man.
Holy—The first characteristic of the H.U.B. principle is that we must live in a manner that is pleasing to God.
· Holy must describe our relationship with God as well as our relationships with all men.
· For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life. (1 Thess. 4:7)
· A holy life is one that is separated from sin that seeks to bring honor and glory to God.
· Holy must describe our relationship with God as well as our relationships with all men.
· For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life. (1 Thess. 4:7)
· A holy life is one that is separated from sin that seeks to bring honor and glory to God.
Upright—This goes hand-in-hand with the first characteristic.
· This has to do with living according to what is right and wrong—not according to the world’s standards but according to God’s standards.
· It is living in moral excellence.
· It means living according to God’s commands.
· This has to do with living according to what is right and wrong—not according to the world’s standards but according to God’s standards.
· It is living in moral excellence.
· It means living according to God’s commands.
Blameless—This means that even though you may fail at times, your heart passionately pursues God.
· It means your heart is devoted to God.
· It means your heart is devoted to God.
#2. Shared Lives
· The life we live cannot—must not—be lived in isolation.
· We share the Gospel but not ourselves.
· We comment on the Word, but we do not allow others to see us living it out.
· The life we live cannot—must not—be lived in isolation.
· We share the Gospel but not ourselves.
· We comment on the Word, but we do not allow others to see us living it out.
Somewhere along the line, we have reduced discipleship to simply imparting information.
· 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.
· 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 principle of shared lives means we are engaged in relationships that encourages others to follow us as we follow Christ.
Shared lives mean we instruct, pattern, and encourage others to live in a holy, upright, and blameless manner.
Is this how you are living out your faith?
Happy Birthday!
· Alayna Wilburn (8/9)
· Edna Fruge (8/13)
· Edna Fruge (8/13)
Happy Anniversary!
· Tyler & Holly Norman (8/14, 9 years)
Elder Ministry Team Meeting
This month’s meeting will be on Monday, August 24, from 7:00-9:00 PM in the conference room. If you’re an active Elder and unable to attend, please let Dean Newell know.
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!
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Opportunities this Week
Sunday
6:00 AM · Worship Online Available (YouTube or Facebook)
Monday
6:30 PM · Men’s Group (Library; ‘til 8)
Wednesday
9:30 AM · Berean Bible Study
8:00 PM · Worship Team Practice (Sanctuary)
Thursday
6:30 PM · Women’s Craft Group (Library)
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children's sunday school
tuesday evening women's bible study
· On summer break and may resume this fall.
monday men’s group
· Contact Dave Hollis for questions or more information.
wednesday bible study
· Meets via Zoom, as well as in person at individuals homes for those who are comfortable doing so.
· 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.
thursday evening craft group
· Masks are required.
· Contact Tracy Marshall for questions or more information.
6:00 AM · Worship Online Available (YouTube or Facebook)
Monday
6:30 PM · Men’s Group (Library; ‘til 8)
Wednesday
9:30 AM · Berean Bible Study
8:00 PM · Worship Team Practice (Sanctuary)
Thursday
6:30 PM · Women’s Craft Group (Library)
___________________________________________________________________
children's sunday school
tuesday evening women's bible study
· On summer break and may resume this fall.
monday men’s group
· Contact Dave Hollis for questions or more information.
wednesday bible study
· Meets via Zoom, as well as in person at individuals homes for those who are comfortable doing so.
· 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.
thursday evening craft group
· Masks are required.
· Contact Tracy Marshall for questions or more information.
Weekly Prayer List
· Clint & Kristen Schultz and their family upon the death of Clint's mother, Ramona Schultz, on 7/24.
· Kay Burtchett (friend of Jean Robinson) who has a recurrence of lung cancer.
· Deborah Kirby (Vasha Ferguson's sister) is recovering from an extensive stroke followed by surgery. Pray for her healing and the family as they determine long-term care treatment options.
· Ginny Dorsey (Rhonda Dobberstein's mother) is recovering from surgery for a hysterectomy, a bladder lift, and a possible cancer area being removed. She is determining treatment options for additional cancer cells that were found.
· Jim (Rhonda Dobberstein's stepdad) just finished radiation recently for prostate cancer. Pray that it worked.
· Bruce & Vasha Ferguson and their family upon the loss of Bruce's sister, Gloria Thompson, on 6/24 from Covid-19.
· Dwan (a childhood friend of Tracy Marshall) continues to be hospitalized. Pray for a full recovery and for freedom from addiction.
· Dominique Thompson (Bruce's Ferguson’s nephew) who is recovering from COVID-19.
· Lynn Rarick continues to deal with hip issues. Pray that a resolution can be figured out.
· Check out our monthly prayer card on-line at southhavenfbc.com under “Weekly Bulletins” for a list of those with on-going needs.
· Kay Burtchett (friend of Jean Robinson) who has a recurrence of lung cancer.
· Deborah Kirby (Vasha Ferguson's sister) is recovering from an extensive stroke followed by surgery. Pray for her healing and the family as they determine long-term care treatment options.
· Ginny Dorsey (Rhonda Dobberstein's mother) is recovering from surgery for a hysterectomy, a bladder lift, and a possible cancer area being removed. She is determining treatment options for additional cancer cells that were found.
· Jim (Rhonda Dobberstein's stepdad) just finished radiation recently for prostate cancer. Pray that it worked.
· Bruce & Vasha Ferguson and their family upon the loss of Bruce's sister, Gloria Thompson, on 6/24 from Covid-19.
· Dwan (a childhood friend of Tracy Marshall) continues to be hospitalized. Pray for a full recovery and for freedom from addiction.
· Dominique Thompson (Bruce's Ferguson’s nephew) who is recovering from COVID-19.
· Lynn Rarick continues to deal with hip issues. Pray that a resolution can be figured out.
· 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