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Sermons 2013

December 29, 2013
  Traditional  9:30 “Endless Journey”  Rev. Gary Haller Matthew 2:13-21 Listen
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  Shine   “New – Passions” Rev. Gary Haller Matthew 2:13-21

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December 22, 2013
  Traditional Uniquely Chosen: “Mary” Rev. Laurie Haller Luke 1:39-56 Listen
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  Shine “A Christmas For Everyone – The Present that Changed Everything!” Pastor Chad Oyer Luke 2:1-19 Listen
December 15, 2013
  Traditional Uniquely Challenged: “Joseph” Rev. Gary Haller Matthew 1:18-25 Listen
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  Shine “A Christmas For Everyone – Even Him!” Pastor Chad Oyer 2 Samuel 7:8-17 Listen
December 8, 2013
  Traditional Uniquely Chastened: “Zechariah” Rev. Laurie Haller Luke 1:57-80

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  Shine “A Christmas For Everyone – Even Her!” Pastor Chad Oyer Joshua 2, 6 Listen
December 1, 2013
  Traditional Uniquely Led: “The Magi” Pastor Lindsey Hall Matthew 2:1-12

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  Shine “A Christmas For Everyone – Even Them!” Pastor Chad Oyer Matthew 1:1-17 Listen
November 24, 2013
  Traditional Uniquely Shaped: “Our Hymn of Grateful Praise” Rev. Gary Haller Luke 17:11-19

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  Shine 4 Big Prayers: Prayer #4: “Father, Protect Them” Pastor Chad Oyer John 17:11 Listen
November 17, 2013
  Traditional Uniquely Shaped: “Leave Your Stuff, Share Your Peace” Rev. Laurie Haller Luke 10:1-12

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  Shine 4 Big Prayers: Prayer #3: “Lord Have Mercy” Pastor Chad Oyer Luke 18:9-14 Listen
November 10, 2013
  Traditional Uniquely Shaped: “Shaped By Christ’s Mind” Rev. Gary Haller Philippians 2:1-11

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  Shine 4 Big Prayers: “Prayer #2: The Garden of Gethsemane” Pastor Chad Oyer Luke 22:39-46 Listen
November 3, 2013
  Traditional Uniquely Shaped: “Grace on Tap” Rev. Laurie Haller Psalm 42

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  Shine 4 Big Prayers: “Prayer #1: My Most Recent Prayer Request” Pastor Chad Oyer Matthew 6:9-13 Listen
October 27, 2013
  Traditional Uniquely Blessed: “Having So Much to Share!” Rev. Gary Haller Mark 12:38-44 Luke 12:48

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  Shine “Blessed Beyond Belief” Pastor Lindsey Hall Genesis 12:1-11 Listen
October 20, 2013
  Traditional Uniquely Blessed: “The Most Precious Thing You Have” Rev. Laurie Haller Matthew 19:16-30

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  Shine “Having So Much to Share!” Rev. Gary Haller Mark 12:38-44 Luke 12:48 Listen
October 13, 2013
  Traditional Uniquely Blessed: “Blessed Beyond Belief” Pastor Lindsey Hall Genesis 12:1-11

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  Shine “The Most Precious Thing You Have” Rev. Laurie Haller Matthew 19:16-30 Listen
October 6, 2013
  Traditional Uniquely Blessed: “God’s Unique Invitation to You” Rev. Gary Haller Luke 14: 15-24

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  Shine “Full House” Pastor Chad Oyer Luke 14: 15-24 Listen
September 29, 2013
  Traditional Uniquely Called! “Reflections on a Unique Call” Rev. Rod Quainton 1 Samuel 3:1-9

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  Shine Crazy Busy: “Too Busy Not To _____” Pastor Chad Oyer Luke 4:16 Listen
September 22, 2013
  Traditional Uniquely Called! “What If We Break the Jar?” Rev. Laurie Haller Acts 15:1-14,19-20

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  Shine Crazy Busy: “Deadly Anxiety” Pastor Chad Oyer Psalm 56 Unavailable
September 15, 2013
  Traditional Uniquely Called! “We’re Not Just Building a Plane!” Rev. Gary Haller 1 Corinthians 3:10-15

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  Shine Crazy Busy: “Costly Busyness” Pastor Chad Oyer Exodus 18:13-26 Listen
September 8, 2013
  Traditional Uniquely Called! “Have You Fruit?” Rev. Laurie Haller Genesis 1:26-29John 15:5-11,16-17

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  Shine Crazy Busy: “Hit the Brakes!” Pastor Chad Oyer Genesis 2:1-3 Listen
September 1, 2013       Dream Cruise Through the Beatitudes
  Traditional “You Were Never Promised a Rose Garden” Rev. Rod Quainton Matthew 5:1-12 Listen
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  Shine “Imagine” Pastor Lindsey Hall Matthew 5:11-12 Listen
August 25, 2013        Dream Cruise Through the Beatitudes
  Traditional “Doormats of the Divine” Rev. Gary Haller 2 Corinthians 11:21-28Matthew 5:10 Listen
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  Shine “Well Done” Pastor Chad Oyer Matthew 5:10 Listen
August 18, 2013       Dream Cruise Through the Beatitudes
  Traditional “You Are Disturbing My Peace” Pastor Lindsey Hall Matthew 5:9 Unavailable
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  Shine “The PeaceMAKERS” Pastor Chad Oyer Matthew 5:9 Unavailable
August 11, 2013     Dream Cruise Through the Beatitudes
  Traditional “What’s in Your Heart?” Rev. Laurie Haller

Psalm 51:1-12

Matthew 5:8

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  Shine “Imagine” Pastor Chad Oyer Matthew 5:8 Listen
August 4, 2013   Dream Cruise Through the Beatitudes
  Traditional “Mercy, Mercy, Me!” Rev. Gary Haller Matthew 9:9-13Matthew 5:7 Listen
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July 28, 2013     Dream Cruise Through the Beatitudes
  Traditional “Hungry for Change” Jessica Lowe, Duke Intern Genesis 12:1-3Matthew 5:6 Listen
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  Shine “The RIGHTEOUS Health Plan” Pastor Chad Oyer Matthew 5:6 Listen
July 21, 2013     Dream Cruise Through the Beatitudes
  Traditional “Everyone Belongs” Rev. Laurie Haller Psalm 27:1-11Matthew 5:5 Listen
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  Shine “The Meekness Challenge” Pastor Chad Oyer Matthew 5:5 Listen
July 14, 2013     Dream Cruise Through the Beatitudes
  Traditional “Good Grief? Good Grief!” Rev. Gary Haller Psalm 121Matthew 5:4 Listen
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  Shine “Got Scars?” Rev. Laurie Haller Isaiah 61:1-4Matthew 5:4 Listen
July 7, 2013       Dream Cruise Through the Beatitudes
  Traditional “Do We Have to Write This Down?” Rev. Laurie Haller Matthew 5:1-12 Listen
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  Shine “A Speech That Changed the World” Pastor Chad Oyer Matthew 5:1-12 Listen
June 30, 2013
  Traditional Passing the Mantle Rev. Rod Quainton 1Kings 19:19-21 Listen
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  Shine Stronger Together: “Stand By Me” Pastor Chad Oyer Proverbs 18:24 Listen
June 23, 2013
  Traditional Twice Told Tales: “Bugles in the Afternoon – Reprise” Dr. John E. Harnish Psalm 46Philippians 2:1-11 Listen
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  Shine Stronger Together: “Guard Your Heart” Pastor Chad Oyer Proverbs 4:23 Unavailable
June 16, 2013
  Traditional Twice Told Tales: “The Year of the Locust” Dr. John E. Harnish Joel 1:1-4, 2:12-14, 23-26 Listen
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  Shine Stronger Together: “Iron Sharpens Iron” Pastor Chad Oyer Proverbs 27:17 Listen
June 9, 2013
  Traditional Twice Told Tales: “A Circle for Dorothy” Dr. John E. Harnish Ephesians 2:1-22 Listen
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  Shine Stronger Together: “Godly Counsel is Always Necessary” Pastor Chad Oyer Proverbs 11:14 Listen
June 2, 2013
  Traditional Twice Told Tales: “Can These Bones Live?” Dr. John E. Harnish Acts 2:1-21Joel 2:23-29Ezekiel 37:1-14 Listen
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  Shine “Stuff Rubs Off” Pastor Chad Oyer Proverbs 13:20 Listen
May 26, 2013
  Traditional “Who Are You” Todd Hibbard Mark 8:27-36 Audio Not Avail
 
  Shine Experiencing the Valley Pastor Lindsey Hall John 11:1-3, 17-19, 33-44 Listen
May 19, 2013
  8:15 & 9:30 Traditional “God, Gadgets and Connections” Rev. Rod Quainton Psalm 135:15-181 John 5:21 Listen
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  Shine “Who Are You?” Dr. Todd Hibbard Mark 8:27-36 Listen
May 12, 2013
  Traditional “Norman Rockwell Doesn’t Live Here Anymore” Dr. John E. Harnish Ephesians 5 Listen
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  Shine A Royal Priesthood: “Beyond the Veil” Pastor Chad Oyer Exodus 25 Listen
May 5, 2013
  Traditional “Gate Keepers and Go Givers” Dr. Phil Amerson Acts 16:9-15John 5:1-9 Listen
  Shine A Royal Priesthood: “Behold!” Pastor Chad Oyer Exodus 25:10-22 Listen
April 28, 2013
  Traditional “Bags and Baggage:A Rummage Sale Reflection” Dr. John E. Harnish Hebrews 12:1-2 Listen
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  Shine “A Royal Priesthood: Our Invitation” Pastor Chad Oyer Exodus 25:23-30 Listen
April 21, 2013
  Traditional “Feed My Sheep” Pastor Lindsey Hall Acts 9:1-20John 21:15-29 Listen
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  Shine “A Royal Priesthood: Our Preparation” Pastor Chad Oyer Exodus 27:1-2 Listen
April 14, 2013
  Traditional “Breakfast on the Beach” Dr. John E. Harnish John 21:9-14 Listen
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  Shine “A Royal Priesthood: Our Worship” Rev. Rod Quainton Psalm 100:2-5 Listen
April 7, 2013
  Traditional “Goin’ Fishin'” Dr. John E. Harnish John 21:1-8 Listen
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  Shine “A Royal Priesthood: Our Identity” Pastor Chad Oyer 1 Peter 2:9 Listen
March 31, 2013
  Traditional “Mary’s Witness” Dr. John E. Harnish John 20:1-20Luke 24:13-35 Listen
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  Shine “Risen, An Easter Experience” Pastor Chad Oyer Luke 24:13-35 Listen
 March 28, 2013  Maundy Thursday Service
  Traditional “What I Did For Love” Dr. John E. Harnish Mark 14:1-11 Read
March 24, 2013
  Traditional “The Path and The Palms” Dr. John E. Harnish Luke 19:28-40 Listen
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  Shine “Jesus, Royalty Yet Humble” Pastor Chad Oyer Mark 11 Listen
March 17, 2013
  Traditional A Disciple’s Path: “Y’all Come” Dr. John E. Hanish John 1:35-51 Listen
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  Shine “Jesus, Human Yet Divine” Pastor Chad Oyer Mark 8-10 Listen
March 10, 2013
  Traditional A Disciple’s Path: “Service” Rev. Rod Quainton Ephesians 4:1-16 Listen
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  Shine “A Gentle Yet Powerful Jesus” Pastor Chad Oyer Mark 4-8 Listen
March 3, 2013
  Traditional A Disciple’s Path: “Presents and Presence” Dr. John E. Harnish Hebrews 10:23-25Matthew 6:25-33 Listen
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  Shine “You Are Invited To ____” Pastor Chad Oyer Mark 1:1-31 Listen
February 24, 2013
  Traditional A Disciple’s Path: “Our Words and The Word” Dr. John E. Harnish Nehemiah 1:1-11Luke 11:1-4 Listen
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  Shine “You” Pastor Chad Oyer 1Corinthians 12:12-31 Listen
February 17, 2013
  Traditional A Disciple’s Path: “The Way of Grace” Dr. John E. Harnish Ezekiel 36:26 Listen
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  Shine “Love” Pastor Chad Oyer Romans 8:38-39 Listen
February 10, 2013
  Traditional Dabblers or Disciples? Dr. John E. Harnish Luke 9:23-27 Listen
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  Shine “I” Pastor Chad Oyer Matthew 16:13-15Galatians 2:20 Listen
February 3, 2013
  Traditional Bathe, Bottle and Burp Dr. John E. Harnish Matthew 3:13-17 Listen
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  Shine The Unconditional Love: “I Love You” Pastor Chad Oyer Genesis 3:8-9Luke 15 Listen
January 27, 2013
  Traditional Be Prepared Rev. Rod Quainton Luke 10:25-37 Listen
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  Shine Our Fourth Promise Pastor Chad Oyer Luke 13:10-17 Listen
January 20, 2013
  Traditional Walls to Build, Walls to Break Dr. John E. Harnish Nehemiah 1:1-4, 2:11-18Ephesians 2:11-22 Read
  Shine Our Third Promise Pastor Chad Oyer John 8:1-11 Listen
January 13, 2013
  Traditional As Busy as a Mad Hatter Dr. James A. Noseworthy Luke 10: 38-42Deuteronomy 6:1-9 Read
  Shine Our Second Promise Pastor Chad Oyer Luke 15: 8-10 Listen
January 6, 2013
  Traditional Holding Tomorrow in Your Hands Dr. John E.Harnish Luke 2:22-40 Listen
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  Shine Our First Promise Pastor Chad Oyer Matthew 2:10-12Luke 2:25-40 Listen
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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.