First Baptist Church, South Haven
Worship Gathering: 7/6/2025
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
Doers vs. Hearers
James 1:21-25
Pastor Jerry Koller
James 1:21-25
Pastor Jerry Koller
This passage begins with the word “therefore,” which happens to be a conjunction. A conjunction is a connecting word. Here are some connecting points.
• 1st 20 verses deal with trials and adversities, resulting from external and internal circumstances.
• It is connected to asking God for wisdom.
• It is also connected to asking for wisdom in faith
• 1st 20 verses deal with trials and adversities, resulting from external and internal circumstances.
• It is connected to asking God for wisdom.
• It is also connected to asking for wisdom in faith
The idea of this phrase “putting aside” is better understood as “having put aside.” It refers to a past action that has continuing effect.
Filthiness has to do with moral impurity.
Wickedness has to do with corruption and evil in general sense and the deliberate intent to engage in it. It’s a term that reflects every expression of evil.
In the second half of verse 21, James seems to address the other side of the coin....in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls. (James 1:21)
• The word for “humility” should be understood as gentleness. A key component of gentleness has to do with being teachable.
• The word for “humility” should be understood as gentleness. A key component of gentleness has to do with being teachable.
Implanted comes from a word whose literal meaning has to do with planting a seed in the ground.
There are two actions that are mentioned in regard to the word: hearing and doing.
• The word translated “prove” means “to become.”
• What you do is a reflection of what you believe.
• The word translated “prove” means “to become.”
• What you do is a reflection of what you believe.
Delude carries with it the idea of being false or dishonest. It can also mean “deceive.”
In verses 23-24, James describes what being deceived or deluded is like.
Merely listening to the word without doing what it says is looking at your face in a mirror. As soon as you go away, your image vanishes, and you quickly forget what you looked like in the mirror.
On the other hand, James points out:
Looking intently means he is carefully examining it. It is a deep reflective examination as opposed to just superficial reading.
• Law is not a reference to the Mosaic Law.
• This is a different law that is characterized as being perfect, which means complete and fully mature.
• The word “perfect” has to do with the idea of something being brought to its end, finished, lacking nothing necessary to completeness.
• It is a word that is used to describe spiritual maturity, moral integrity, and the state of being fully developed in character and faith.
• And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. (James 1:4)
• The word “liberty” can also be translated freedom.
• Law is not a reference to the Mosaic Law.
• This is a different law that is characterized as being perfect, which means complete and fully mature.
• The word “perfect” has to do with the idea of something being brought to its end, finished, lacking nothing necessary to completeness.
• It is a word that is used to describe spiritual maturity, moral integrity, and the state of being fully developed in character and faith.
• And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. (James 1:4)
• The word “liberty” can also be translated freedom.
APPLICATION
"Doers of the Word" should be a description of who we are.
Happy Birthday!
• Mike Rooker (7/12)
• Samantha Bocock (7/12)
• Samantha Bocock (7/12)
Next Week’s Servants (7/13)
• Café Bakers: Sharon Danapilis (casserole) | Roberta Newton (donuts)
• Café Attendant: Sarah McKamey
• Nursery: Patty Bales, Annette Koller
• Sound Tech: Bill Foskett
• Video, Streaming & Camera Techs: Linda & Julie Newell, Tracy & Riley Marshall, Max Foskett
• Café Attendant: Sarah McKamey
• Nursery: Patty Bales, Annette Koller
• Sound Tech: Bill Foskett
• Video, Streaming & Camera Techs: Linda & Julie Newell, Tracy & Riley Marshall, Max Foskett
💉🩸 Blood Drive 🩸💉
Thursday, 7/24/2025 | 1:00-6:00pm | First Baptist Church(in the main foyer, enter under the carport)
🌷Give the gift of blood this spring.
🖊 Sign-up today! It’s easy, and you'll feel great knowing you’ve made a difference!
🗓️ APPOINTMENTS PREFERRED, walk-ins welcomed.
✅ Call 866-642-5663 or sign-up online.
https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11406707A Note of Thanks
We appreciate those of you who step up and fill in the gaps whenever needed! We extend a huge thank you to:
• Marianne Foskett for repainting our outside benches.
• Rocky Starland & Tracy Marshall for designing and installing the “bloom” backdrop in the sanctuary.
• Marianne Foskett for repainting our outside benches.
• Rocky Starland & Tracy Marshall for designing and installing the “bloom” backdrop in the sanctuary.
Golf Scramble Fundraiser: True Vine Ministries
True Vine Equestrian Center presents the third annual Scramble for the Ranch on Friday, September 12 at 9:00 AM at Olde Mill Golf Club (6101 W XY Ave., Schoolcraft). 8am registration begins; 9am shotgun start; 2pm lunch.
Sponsorship packages, ranging from $60-2500, are also available. Different levels provide increased advertising and other opportunities.
For questions or more information, call 269-501-0529 or email truevineequestriancenter@gmail.com.
Sponsorship packages, ranging from $60-2500, are also available. Different levels provide increased advertising and other opportunities.
For questions or more information, call 269-501-0529 or email truevineequestriancenter@gmail.com.
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
• On break until Fall.
• 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
• Blood Drive: Thursday, 7/24 | 1:00-6:00pm | FBC Main Foyer
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
• On break until Fall.
• 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
• Blood Drive: Thursday, 7/24 | 1:00-6:00pm | FBC Main Foyer
• Pastor Jerry Koller is recovering from hip replacement surgery.
• Susan Seitz is at home recovering from a successful SI Joint fusion (Sacroiliac) surgery.
• Louann Pranger (Tracy Marshall's mom) continues to recover from a c-diff infection. Pray that her insurance will reconsider and provide coverage for the treatment needed to get her fully healed. Her spirit is very discouraged, and she is worried about permanent damage to her colon.
• Beth Bocock continues to recover from ulcerative colitis.
• 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.
• Susan Seitz is at home recovering from a successful SI Joint fusion (Sacroiliac) surgery.
• Louann Pranger (Tracy Marshall's mom) continues to recover from a c-diff infection. Pray that her insurance will reconsider and provide coverage for the treatment needed to get her fully healed. Her spirit is very discouraged, and she is worried about permanent damage to her colon.
• Beth Bocock continues to recover from ulcerative colitis.
• 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