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MINISTRY PLAN

The Ministry Plan directs funds where they are most essential. Whether you attend Birmingham or Berkley First, worship in the sanctuary or exercise in the Christian Life Center, your tithes and offerings contribute to supporting Christ’s church locally and globally. This plan enables us to spread the message of Jesus through worship services, arts and music, events, children and student ministries, as well as global, national, and local outreach.

A strong Ministry Plan serves as the backbone for all our activities. Prioritize giving to this fund, and if possible, consider additional donations to other ministries as contributions ‘over and above’.

In Worship

Make giving a part of your worship experience by placing a check or cash in the offering plate.

Mail

You can mail a check or money order to Birmingham First, 1589 West Maple Road, Birmingham, MI 48009

Recurring Gift

The easiest and most cost-effective way to give is by setting up automatic bank/ACH withdrawals. This means a set amount is taken from your checking account each month. If you’re ready to start, please fill out the online form by clicking on the button below and select ACH under recurring gift.

Another option is to use your bank’s online bill-paying service to make payments

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Feel confident in supporting Birmingham & Berkley First  by donating online—our secure platform ensures your contributions are handled with the utmost safety and reliability.

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TEXT TO 248-368-0033

Once you’ve completed the initial setup, contributing via text is a breeze. You will be prompted for your information the first time you text a gift to the church. 

Conveniently text only a dollar amount (without the dollar sign) to contribute to the Ministry Plan.

Text any dollar amount along with the fund name to direct giving to a specific fund. For instance: 50 Berkley, 20 Hunger, 30 Missions.  

Planned Giving

Planned gifts open doors for our donors, our congregation, and, above all, the many recipients of our generous contributions. Deciding on the most suitable gift is just as crucial as the act of giving itself. There are various options available, each with distinct advantages, especially concerning income tax considerations.

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Non-Cash Gifts

Donated appreciated stock to a church can offer several tax benefits beside a charitable deduction. For instance, donating appreciated stock avoids capital gains, potentially avoids AMT, and may also reduce the size of your taxable estate, potentially lowering estate taxes. It is important to consult with your tax advisor or financial planner to fully understand the tax implications for donating appreciated stock and to ensure that it aligns with your overall financial plans.  
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Contact: Frank Turco
Director of Finance and Operations
248-646-1200 ext. 3133
fturco@fumcbirmingham.org

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Chelsea-Rose Jabboori

My name is Chelsea-Rose and I am excited to be teaching in the Turquoise Room.  This is my first year teaching at First Kids.  I have many years of experience in child care and as a nanny.  I started my education with OCC and finished my CDA with TeachStone.

I come from a large family.  I am the oldest of six siblings.  We had many wonderful adventures over the years, traveling to most of the United States and some of Canada.  I have a love for nature and adventure.  I really enjoy long road trips, outdoor activities and camping.  I am an artist who enjoys painting, poetry and doing crafts.  I love to study children’s psychology and herbology.  With gentle guidance and compassion, I encourage children to explore and learn.  Children have always been my passion in life.

I am an active member of Berkley First and am happy to now be connected with Birmingham First.

I am looking forward to learning and growing with your children this school year.

Brooke Lynch

My name is Brooke Lynch, and I am excited to be your child’s classroom teacher!  This is my fourth year as a parent at First Kids Preschool and I look forward to joining the teaching staff this year.  I have a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from Miami University.  I taught first grade for seven years in Chicago.  I then worked for five years as Director of Operations for a charter school management company here in Michigan.  I decided to take some time off from work once my husband Joe and I welcomed our third baby.  After two years at home with Kyle (6), Grace (4), and Griffin (2) I am thrilled to return to the classroom.  First Kids is such a special place and I feel so honored to now be part of the community as both a teacher and parent.  I can’t wait to partner with you to provide a wonderful year of fun and learning for your child!

Jillian McDonald

My name is Jillian McDonald and I am thrilled to be teaching in the Green/Orange Room.  This will be my first year teaching at First Kids Preschool.  Previously, I taught three and four-year-old preschool in the Birmingham Public Schools for six years.  Before that, I was a first grade teacher in Detroit.  Between teaching positions, I took time off to raise my three children, Madelynn, Riley and Delaney.  Madelynn and Riley are twins and will be starting their first year of college in the fall.  My daughter, Delaney will be a senior at Groves High School.  In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, reading, and going to my cottage in Northern Michigan.  I am so excited to be working with the four-year-olds.  As an early childhood educator, I love to make my students’ first experiences with school very memorable.  I enjoy helping them build their independence and self-confidence.  I like to encourage the building of a classroom community to promote social skills and conflict resolution.  I am so happy to begin this journey of learning with you and your child!

Gloria Fulton

My name is Gloria Fulton, and I am very excited to be teaching at First Kids Preschool.  I also work in childcare for Children and Family Ministries at Birmingham First United Methodist Church.  I am a member of the Garden of Faith Missionary Baptist Church where I currently teach Sunday school and assist with the youth choir.  For two years, I was co-leader of the Brownie troop at Upton Elementary, where my daughter attended school.  I have a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Central Michigan University and am currently working towards my Child Development Associate.  I  enjoy miniature golf, walking, traveling, and spending time with my family.