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Sermons 2016

 
December 25, 2016 Christmas
10:00 am ONLY Christmas Service in CLC Family Friendly Christmas Morning Worship   Rev. Dan Hart Luke 2: 1-20 Listen
December 24, 2016 Christmas Eve- 7pm Service will be LiveStream and archived
Traditional 7, 9, 11 pm Services A Special Christmas Message Rev. Gary Haller Luke 2: 1-20 Video
December 18, 2016
Traditional The Spirituals of Christmas: “Behold the Star”   Rev. Gary Haller   Matthew 2: 1-3, 9-12 Video
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Shine “Shine Christmas Service” Rev. Dan Hart Matthew 1: 18-25 Listen
December 11, 2016
Traditional The Spirituals of Christmas: “Rise Up, Shepherds, and Foller!” Rev. Gary Haller Luke 2: 8-14 Read
Shine “Our Coming Savior: Presence” Rev. Dan Hart Luke 2: 8-20 Listen
December 4, 2016
Traditional The Spirituals of Christmas: “Mary Had a Baby!”   Rev. Gary Haller   Matthew 1: 18-23 Video
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Shine “Our Coming Savior: Peace” Rev. Dan Hart Matthew 2: 1-12 Listen
November 27, 2016
Traditional The Spirituals of Christmas: “Children, Go Where I Send You!”   Rev. Lindsey Hall   Luke 2: 1-7 Video
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Shine “Our Coming Savior: Hope” Rev. Dan Hart Luke 1: 57-66 Listen
November 20, 2016
Traditional “We Gather Together!”   Rev. Gary Haller   Luke 17: 11-19 Video
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Shine “Giving Thanks” Rev. Dan Hart 1 Thessalonians 5: 12-22 Listen
November 13, 2016
Traditional First Things First: “First to Throw a Stone?”   Rev. Gary Haller   John 8: 2-11 Video
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Shine “Question Panel” Rev. Dan Hart, Rev. Zack Dunlap, Rev. Sarah Alexander John 1: 1-18 Listen
November 6, 2016
Traditional “No Longer Strangers and Aliens!”   Rev. Gary Haller   Ephesians 2:11-22 Video
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Shine “TBA” Rev. Suzanne Walls Exodus 20:8-11; Hebrews 4:9-11 Listen
October 30, 2016
Traditional First Things First: “Not the First, but the Greatest!”   Rev. Gary Haller   2 Corinthians 8: 1-9, 1 Corinthians 13:13 Video
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Shine “First: Imitated Generosity” Rev. and Hart 2 Corinthians 8:1-9, John 1:14-17 Not Avail.
October 23, 2016
Traditional First Things First: “Don’t Rip Off the King”   Rev. Gary Haller   Mark 12: 41-44, Malachi 3:7-10 Video
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Shine “First: Everything She Had” Rev. and Hart Mark 12: 41-44, Malachi 3:7-10 Listen
October 16, 2016
Traditional First Things First: “First, Where is Your Treasure?”   Rev. Gary Haller   Matthew 6: 19-24 Video
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Shine “First: Mutual Expectation” Rev. and Hart Matthew 6: 19-24, Acts 3: 1-8 Listen
October 9, 2016
Traditional First Things First: “Christ’s Investment Counseling”   Rev. Gary Haller   Matthew 25: 14-30 Video
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Shine “First: Entrusted Talents” Rev. and Hart Matthew 25: 14-30 Listen
October 2, 2016
Traditional First Things First: “You Come, Too!”   Rev. Gary Haller   Luke 14: 1, 7-14 Video
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Shine “Fall Into: Harvesting and Planting- Seeds of Faith” Rev. and Hart Mark 4: 26-32 Listen
September 25, 2016
Traditional First Things First: “First or Last?”   Rev. Lindsey Hall   Mark 10: 17-31 LiveStream Video
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Shine Fall Into Community-Many Shades, United Beauty” Rev. Dan Hart Romans 12, 1-13 Listen
September 18, 2016
Traditional First Things First: “First Take the Log From Your Eye!”   Rev. Gary Haller   Matthew 7:1-5, Zechariah 7:8-10 Video
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Shine Fall Into Readiness-What Are You Carrying?” Rev. Dan Hart Philippians 4: 4-14 Listen
September 11, 2016
Traditional First Things First: “The First and the Greatest!”   Rev. Gary Haller   Matthew 22:34-40, 6:31-33 Video
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Shine Fall Into: “Excitement-New Crayons” Rev. Dan Hart Matthew 5:13-16 Listen
September 4, 2016
Traditional “That My House May be Filled”   Rev. Zack Dunlap   Luke 14:15-24 Video
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Shine Summer Bounty: “You Can’t Say That in Church, Right?” Rev. Dan Hart James 1:10-27 Listen
August 28, 2016
Traditional “Wise Up… About Reaping and Sowing!”   Rev. Gary Haller   Proverbs 1:10-19, 1 Peter 3: 8-12 Video
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Shine “Summer Bounty: A Gentle Invitation” Rev. Dan Hart Titus 3:1-11 Listen
August 21, 2016
Traditional “Do Something Great!”   Bishop Laurie Haller   Exodus 17:8-13 Video
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Shine “Do Something Great!” Bishop Laurie Haller Exodus 17:8-13 Listen
August 14, 2016
Traditional “Wise Up…About Integrity!”   Bishop Laurie Haller   Proverbs 10:9, 16:11, 12:3, 19:1, 12:20 Video
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Shine Summer Bounty: “What Can I Bring?” Rev. Dan Hart Acts 5:1-11 Listen
August 7, 2016
Traditional “Wise Up…About a Merry Heart”   Rev. Gary Haller   Proverbs 4:20-27, 17:22 8:30 Video
Shine Summer Bounty: “Patience: An Uncommon Virtue” Rev. Zack Dunlap James 5:7-11
July 31, 2016
8:30 Traditional 10am Traditional “Camp Fed Kindness!” Youth Speakers Rev. Dan Hart Camp Choir Singers John 4: 1-15 Video
Shine Summer Bounty: “Camp Fed Kindness” Rev. Dan Hart John 4: 1-15
July 24, 2016
Traditional “Wise Up … About A Balanced Life!” Bishop Laurie Haller Proverbs 6:6-11, 25:16, 30:7-9 Video
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Shine Summer Bounty: “Christmas in July” Patrick J. Craig, Jr. Isaiah 9: 2-6 Listen
July 17, 2016
Traditional “Wise Up … About Kindness!” Rev. Gary Haller Proverbs 14:21, 19:17, 31:26 Read
Shine Summer Bounty: “Voices of Joy!” Rev. Dan Hart Philippians 2: 1-18 Listen
July 10, 2016
Traditional “Wise Up … About Anger!” Rev. Laurie Haller Proverbs 12: 16, 14:29, 22:24-25, 18:21, 29:11
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Shine Summer Bounty: “Where is the Love?” Rev. Dan Hart 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
July 3, 2016
Traditional “Wise Up … About Justice!” Rev. Gary Haller Proverbs 21: 15, 28:5-6
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Shine Connection: “Connect with the Wider Community” Rev. Zack Dunlap Colossians 4: 2-6 Listen
June 26, 2016
Traditional “Unexpected Grace!” Patrick J. Craig Jr, Seminary Intern 2 Kings 5: 1-14 8:30 Video 10 Video
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Shine “VBS Recap” Rev. Dan Hart Matthew 14: 22-33 Listen
June 19, 2016
Traditional Wise Up!: “Wise Up … About Wealth!” Rev. Laurie Haller Proverbs 11: 23-31 Video
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Shine Connection: “Connecting Voices” Rev. Dan Hart Acts 15: 1-21 NA
June 12, 2016
Traditional Wise Up!: “Wise Up … About Wisdom!” Rev. Gary Haller Proverbs 3: 1-8   Video
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Shine Connection: “You Talkin’ To Me?” Kristin Snyder Matthew 6: 9-13 Listen
June 5, 2016
Traditional The Resurrection Power: “Filled with New Wine!” Rev. Laurie Haller Acts 2: 1-21   Video
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Shine Rooted and Reaching: “One Spirit, One Voice” Rev. Dan Hart Acts 2: 1-14 Listen
June 3, 2016
Special Event United Methodist General Conference Review Rev. Gary and Laurie Haller Archive
May 29, 2016
Traditional The Resurrection Power: “Filled with Holy Boldness!!” Rev. Gary Haller Acts 3: 1-10   Video
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Shine Rooted and Reaching: “Loving Those We Love Least” Rev. Dan Hart Luke 10: 25-37 Listen
May 22, 2016
Traditional The Resurrection Power: “Therefore, Go!” Rev. Laurie Haller Matthew 28. 16-20 Video
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Shine Rooted and Reaching: “New ‘Grape Juice Skins’ “ Rev. Dan Hart Matthew 9: 14-17 NA
May 15, 2016
Traditional The Resurrection Power: “Conquering the Ultimate Fear!” Rev. Gary Haller John 20:19-23   Video
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Shine Rooted and Reaching: “Earth, Wind, Fire, and Quiet” Rev. Dan Hart 1 Kings 19: 5-21 Listen
May 8, 2016
Traditional The Resurrection Power: “Who Will Be a Witness?” Rev. Laurie Haller Acts 1: 1-9   Video
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Shine “Engaging the Greatest, Caring for the Least” Rev. Dan Hart Genisis 18:1-15 Listen
May 1, 2016
Traditional The Resurrection Power: “Power for Peace” Rev. Dan Hart Luke 24:36-43 Video
Shine “Bread for the Journey” Rev. Lindsey Hall Mark 14:12-26 Listen
April 24, 2016
Traditional The Resurrection Power: “Power to Discern God’s Will” Featuring: “Gospel Mass” Rev. Gary Haller Genesis and IXOYC Choirs 1Corinthians 2: 6-16   Video
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Shine “Christ Is ‘With Us’ as We Serve Others and Share Our Story” Rev. Dan Hart Matthew 28: 16-20 Listen
April 17, 2016
Traditional The Resurrection Power: “Catching, Forgiving, Sending!” Rev. Gary Haller John 21: 1-19   Video
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Shine “Christ Is ‘With Us’ When We Struggle and Doubt” Rev. Dan Hart John 20: 19-31 Listen
April 10, 2016
Traditional The Resurrection Power: “Doubters Welcome: Bring Your Questions!” Rev. Laurie Haller John 20: 19-31   Video
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Shine “Christ Is ‘With Us’ In the Oridinary and Profound” Rev. Dan Hart John 21: 1-19 Listen
April 3, 2016
Traditional The Resurrection Power: “Opening Eyes!” Rev. Gary Haller Luke 24: 13-25   Video
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Shine “Christ Is ‘With Us’ As We Begin Something New” Rev. Dan Hart 2 Corinthians 5: 16-20 Listen
March 27, 2016
Traditional “You are Free!” Rev. Laurie Haller John 11:17-26   Video
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Shine “Up From The Grave!” Rev. Gary Haller Luke 24:1-12 Listen
Good Friday March 25, 2016
Good Friday Easter Service 7pm Special Music Chancel Choir Video
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March 20, 2016
Traditional The God We Can Know: “The Tears of Our Lord” Rev. Gary Haller Luke 13:31-35   Video
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Shine The God We Can Know: “The Tears of Our Lord” Rev. Laurie Haller Luke 13:31-25 Listen
March 13, 2016
9:30am Traditional 11:00am Traditional The God We Can Know: “I Am the True Vine!” “All Creatures of our God and King” “Be Thou My Vision” “We Are Called” Rev. Gary Haller Rev. Lindsey Hall John 15:1-8   9:30 Video 11am Video Confirmation
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Shine The God We Can Know: “Find Your Inner Tarzan” Kristin Synder John 10:1-18 Listen
March 6, 2016
Traditional The God We Can Know: “I Am the Good Shepherd!” Rev. Laurie Haller John 10:1-18   Video
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Shine The God We Can Know: “I Am the Good Shepherd” Rev. Gary Haller John 10:1-18 Listen
February 28, 2016
Traditional The God We Can Know: “I Am the Light of the World!” Rev. Zack Dunlap John 1:1-8, 8:12 LiveStream
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Shine The God We Can Know: “I Am the Light of the World!” Rev. Gary Haller John 1:1-8, 8:12 Listen
February 21, 2016
Traditional The God We Can Know: “I Am The Bread of Life!” Rev. Laurie Haller John 6:35,41-42,51-53,58-63 Video
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Shine The God We Can Know: “I Am The Bread of Life!” Rev. Gary Haller John 6:35,41-42,51-53,58-63 Listen
February 14, 2016
Traditional The God We Can Know: “I Am Who I Am!” Rev. Gary Haller Exodus 3:1-14 Video
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Shine The God We Can Know: “I Am Who I Am!” Rev. Laruie Haller Exodus 3:1-14 Listen
February 7, 2016
Traditional Strengthening Your Core: “Encourage Lifelong Spiritual Growth” Rev. Laurie Haller Proverbs 22:6, 3:1-8 LiveStream
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Shine Strengthening Your Core: “Encourage Lifelong Spiritual Growth” Rev. Gary Haller Proverbs 22:6, 3:1-8 Listen
Jan. 31, 2016
Traditional Strengthening Your Core: “Honor God Though Excellence!” Rev. Gary Haller Philippians 3:10-14, 4:8-9 Video
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Shine Strengthening Your Core: “Honor God Though Excellence!” Rev. Laurie Haller Philippians 3:10-14, 4:8-9 Not Avail.
Jan. 24, 2016
Traditional Strengthening Your Core: “Support One Another!” Rev. Gary Haller Romans 12: 9-16 Video
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Shine Strengthening Your Core: “Support One Another!” Rev. Lindsey Hall Romans 12: 9-16 Listen
Jan. 17, 2016
Traditional Strengthening Your Core: “Embrace Bold Vision” Rev. Laurie Haller Joshua 1:1-11 Video
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Shine Strengthening Your Core: “Embrace Bold Vision” Rev. Gary Haller Joshua 1:1-11 Listen
Jan. 10, 2016
Traditional Strengthening Your Core: “Putting Love into Action” Rev. Gary Haller TBA Video
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Shine Strengthening Your Core: “Putting Love into Action” Rev. Laurie Haller TBA Listen
Jan. 3, 2016
Traditional Strengthening Your Core: “Welcoming All” Rev. Laurie Haller TBA Video
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Shine Strengthening Your Core: “Welcoming All” Rev. Gary Haller TBA 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.