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December 31, 2017
Traditional “What a Witness!” Rev. Shawn Lewis-Lakin Luke 2: 22-40  Read Video
11am Contemporary “Reflect and Rejoice” Rev. Dan Hart Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8  Listen
December 24, 2017 Afternoon and Evening Services
Traditional 7PM Christmas Eve 7:00pm Evening Worship (Live Stream) Rev. Elbert Dulworth LiveStream
Traditional 2PM Christmas Eve 2:00pm Afternoon Worship Rev. Elbert Dulworth Video
December 24, 2017 Morning Services
Traditional Christmas Eve 9:30am Morning Worship in Sanctuary (NOTE: This service will be Recorded ONLY and posted for viewing later in morning) Rev. Shawn Lewis-Lakin TBA Video
Contemporary Christmas Eve 11am Worship in CLC Rev. Dan Hart TBA Shine Christmas Eve Service
December 17, 2017
Traditional The Redemption of Scrooge: “The Remembrance of Christmas Present:  Look Upon Me” Rev. Elbert Dulworth Deuteronomy 15:7-8, Matthew 2:1-15 Read Video
Shine The Redemption of Scrooge: “Christmas Present” Rev. Dan Hart Luke 2: 1-10  1 Those Who Trust 2 Your Love Never Fails 3 Lord I Need You 4 Someday At Christmas 5 Message 6 O Come O Come Emmanuel
December 11, 2017
Annual Church Charge Conference Rev. Elbert Dulwortht Video
December 10, 2017
Traditional The Redemption of Scrooge: “The Remembrance of Christmas Past:  Hope from Heartbreak” Rev. Elbert Dulwortht Isaiah 9:2, 6, Luke 2: 8-14 Read Video
Shine The Redemption of Scrooge: “Christmas Past” Rev. Dan Hart Luke 1: 1-5, 10-14  1 Heaven 2 Be Thou My Vision 3 I Will Wait 4 Please Be My Strength 5 Message 6 O Holy Night
December 3, 2017
Traditional The Redemption of Scrooge: “Bah! Humbug! Making Change” Rev. Elbert Dulwortht Isaiah 9:6-7, Luke 1: 46-47, 52-55 Read Video
Shine The Redemption of Scrooge: “Bah! Humbug!” Rev. Dan Hart Luke 1: 46-55  4 Message
November 27-28, 2017
Mon., Nov 27 “Advent By  Candlelight” RECORDING Video
November 26, 2017
Traditional “I Just Wanna Be a Sheep” Rev. Elbert Dulwortht Read Video
Shine “TBA” Rev. Dan Hart 1 For The Beauty Of The Earth 2 Come Thou Fount 3 10,000 Reasons 4 Great Are You Lord 5 Message 6 To God All Praise And Glory
November 19, 2017
Traditional “Simple …, But Not That Simple” Rev. Dan Hart Matthew 22:34-40 Read Video
Shine “Hopefulall” Rev. Shawn Lewis-Lakin John 12:20-24; Sirach 14:14-19 1 Leaning On The Everlasting Arms 2 Forever Reign 3 One Thing Remains 4 Anchor 5 Message 6 Beautiful Things
November 12, 2017
Traditional “Music Lessons” Rev. Shawn Lewis-Lakin Psalm 150 Read Video
Shine “The Connecting Water” Rev. Dan Hart Matthew 3:13-17 1 People Get Ready 2 Your Love Never Fails Lord I Need You 4 Waterfall 5 Message 6 Drink From Me
November 5, 2017
Traditional  “A Faithful Legacy” Rev. Elbert Dulworth Matthew 5:1-12 Read Video
Shine “The Saints” Rev. Dan Hart Matthew 5:1-12 1 Alive 2 Oh How I Need You 3 Good Good Father 4 Be Thou My Vision 5 Message 3 6 Come As You Are
October 29, 2017
Traditional  Living Out Love; Transforming Lives: “Risky Business!” Rev. Elbert Dulworth Jeremiah 32: 1-12 Read Video
Shine Living Out Love; Transforming Lives: “Planting Faith for the Future” Rev. Dan Hart Jeremiah 32: 1-12 1 Let The Praises Ring 2 This Little Light Of Mine 3 10,000 Reasons 4 Message 5 Do Lord
October 22, 2017
Traditional  Living Out Love; Transforming Lives: “Enough!” Rev. Elbert Dulworth John 6:1-14 Read Video
Shine Living Out Love; Transforming Lives: “Essential Actions” Rev. Dan Hart John 6:1-14 1 Heaven 2 Mighty To Save 3 Beautiful Things 4 Praise To The Lord 5 Message 6 You Are Good
October 15, 2017
Traditional  Living Out Love; Transforming Lives: “Sharing Nothing” Rev. Elbert Dulworth 1 Kings 17:8-16 Read Audio and Video Not Available due to Technical Issues
Shine Living Out Love; Transforming Lives: “A Jar Not Emptied” Rev. Dan Hart 1 Kings 17:8-16 1 Let God Lead 2 Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) 3 I Surrender All 4 Great Are You Lord 5 Message 6 Great Is Thy Faithfulness
October 8, 2017
Traditional  Living Out Love; Transforming Lives: “An Extravagant Gift” Rev. Elbert Dulworth Mark 12:38-44 Read Video
Shine Living Out Love; Transforming Lives: “Trust Issues” Rev. Shawn Lewis-Lakin Mark 12:38-44 1 Those Who Trust 2 Be Thou My Vision 3 Lord I Need You 4 Please Be My Strength 5 Message 6 Through It All
October 1, 2017
Traditional  “Mixed Tenses” Rev. Shawn Lewis-Lakin Luke 24:28-35 Read Video
Shine  “Christianity and .. Anthropology” Rev. Dan Hart Matthew 22:33-40 Turning Over Tables Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) One Thing Remains 1 Brother Message One Voice Let Us Be Known
September 24, 2017
Traditional The Journey:  “Remembering Who You Are..” Rev. Elbert Dulworth Mark 1:4-11 Read Video
Shine  “Christianity and .. Philosophy” Rev. Dan Hart Acts 17:16-34 Let God Lead Forever Reign 10,000 Reasons Message My Lighthouse
September 17, 2017
Traditional The Journey:  “The Rain in Spain..” Rev. Elbert Dulworth Mark 4:35-41 Read Video
Shine  “Christianity and .. Science” Rev. Dan Hart Genesis 1:2-4 For The Beauty Of The Earth Mighty To Save Beautiful Things So Will I Message This Is My Father’s World
September 10, 2017
Traditional The Journey:  “Embark on the Journey” Rev. Elbert Dulworth Luke 9:1-6 Read Video
Shine  The Journey:  “Embark on the Journey” Rev. Dan Hart Luke 5:1-11 Heaven Your Love Never Fails Lord I Need You Be Thou My Vision Message Home
September 3, 2017
Traditional “It’s Time for Sabbath Rest!” Rev. Lindsey Hall Genesis 2: 3, Matthew 11:28-30 Read Video
Shine Summer R&R: “Readiness” Rev. Dan Hart Colossians 3:12-17 Those Who Trust Oceans Oh How I Need You Please Be My Strength Message People Get Ready
August 27, 2017
Traditional “Where is Your Why” Rev. Shawn Lewis-Lakin Ephesians 2: 1-22 Read Video
Shine Summer R&R: “Rest” Rev. Dan Hart Matthew 11:28-30 Trust in You Worship Set Come & Find the Quiet Center and Message Prayer & Oceans
August 20, 2017
Traditional “The Gospel According to Dogs” Rev. Elbert Dulworth Matthew 6:25-34 Read Video
Shine “Talking Donkeys and Other Biblical Animals” Rev. Dan Hart Numbers 22:21-35 Listen
August 13, 2017
Traditional “Walking On Water 101” Rev. Elbert Dulworth Matthew 14:22-23 Read Audio Only (this week ONLY)
Shine Summer R&R: “Recreation” Rev. Dan Hart Zechariah 8:4-8 1 Let God Lead 1 2 Mighty To Save 3 Beautiful Things 1 4 Great Is Your Faithfulness 5 Message 8 6 One Day
August 6, 2017
Traditional “A Love that Generates Love” Duke Intern Hope Ledbetter Luke 19:1-10 Read Video Unavail.
Shine “Encourage Lifelong Spiritual Growth” Rev. Elbert Dulworth 1 Timothy 4:6-16 Read 1 Those Who Trust 2 Your Love Never Fails 1 3 Lord I Need You 4 Your Hands 5 Message 6 Home  
July 30, 2017
Traditional Rooted and Ready: “Support One Another Rev. Elbert Dulworth Acts 2:42-47 Read Video
Shine “Embrace Bold Vision” Rev. Dan Hart 1 Corinthians 16:13-16 Listen
July 23, 2017
Traditional Rooted and Ready: “Encourage Lifelong Spiritual Growth Rev. Zack Dunlap Ezekiel 37:1-14 Read Video
Shine “Support One Another” Duke Intern Hope Ledbetter Proverbs 3:1-10 1 For The Beauty Of The Earth 2 Oceans 3 Forever Reign 4 Your Love Is Strong 5 Message 6 Build Your Kingdom Here
July 16, 2017
Traditional Rooted and Ready: “Embrace Bold Vision Rev. Elbert Dulworth Ezekiel 37:1-14 Read Video
Shine “Honor God Through Excellence” Rev. Dan Hart Proverbs 3:1-10 1 Leaning On The Everlasting Arms 2 Lord I Need You 3 Beautiful Things 4 Be Thou My Vision 5 Message Day By Day
July 09, 2017
Traditional Rooted and Ready: “Honor God Through Excellence Rev. Elbert Dulworth Mark 14:3-9 Read Video
Shine “Put Love Into Action” Rev. Dan Hart Matthew 25:34-40 Free 7.9.17 Let God Lead 7.9.17 Mighty To Save 7.9.17 One Thing Remains 7.9.17 What Do I Know 7.9.17 Message 7.9.17
July 02, 2017
Traditional Rooted and Ready: “Who Whose Are You? Rev. Shawn Lewis-Lakin Mark 1:9-11, 9:2-8, 15:33-39 Read Video
Shine “Welcome All” Rev. Dan Hart Galations 3:28 Brother 7.2.17 Holy Holy Holy 7.2.17 Let Us Be Known 7.2.17 Message 7.2.17 Oh How I Need You 7.2.17 What Wondrous Love Is This 7.2.17
June 25, 2017
Traditional Rooted and Ready: “Put Love Into Action Rev. Elbert Dulworth Luke 10:25-37 Read Video
Shine “VBS Sunday” Rev. Dan Hart Genesis 1, Luke 22 Listen
June 18, 2017
Traditional Rooted and Ready: “Welcome All Rev. Elbert Dulworth Acts 8:26-40 Read Video
Shine “5 Things I Have Learned About God from Being a New Parent” Rev. Dan Hart Genesis 1:27-31 1 Be Thou My Vision 2 Oceans 3 10,000 Reasons Beautiful Things 5.14.17 5 Message 6 Let God Lead
June 11, 2017
Traditional Rooted and Ready:  “Called to Thrive Rev. Elbert Dulworth Genesis 12:1-5, Matthew 28:16-20 Read Video
Shine “Home” Rev. Dan Hart and Kristen Snyder Acts 3:1-10 1 Heaven 1 2 My Lighthouse 3 Lord I Need You 4 Please Be My Strength 1 5 Message 3 6 Build Your Kingdom Here 1
June 4, 2017
Traditional Necessary Journeys Dr. Carl Price John 4: 1-10 Read Listen
Shine Living Christ: “A Jazzy Faith Todd Hibbard Psalm 74:1-23 Those Who Trust 6.4.17 Your Love Never Fails 6.4.17 Lord I Need You 6.4.17 Great Is Thy Faithfulness 6.4.17 Message 6.4.17 One Voice 6.4.17
May 28, 2017
Traditional “Praise GOD! Rev. Lindsey Hall Psalm 100 Read Video
Shine Living Christ Rev. Paul Perez John 4: 5-42 Listen
May 21, 2017
Traditional I’m Still Growing:  “What I’ve Learned about Following Christ Rev. Gary Haller Matthew 4:18-23, Philippians 4:1,4-9 Read Video
Shine Living Christ: “Well Toto, I Guess We Aren’t in Birmingham Anymore Preston Watkins Luke 4: 16-22 1 Leaning On The Everlasting Arms 2 Forever Reign 3 One Thing Remains 4 Free 5 Message 2 6 Because He Lives
May 14, 2017
Traditional I’m Still Growing:  “What I’ve Learned about Love Rev. Gary Haller 1 Corinthians 13 Read Video
Shine Living Christ: “God Call Us All Rev. Cora Glass Luke 5: 1-11, Jeremiah 1:4-10 Beautiful Things People Get Ready Day By Day Message 5.14.17 Cora Glass Be Thou My Vision Mighty To Save
May 7, 2017
Traditional I’m Still Growing:  “What I’ve Learned about Faith Rev. Gary Haller 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28, 1 Timothy 6:17-18 Read Video
Shine Living Christ: “490 and Counting Rev. Suzanne Walls Matthew 18:21-35 1 Let God Lead 2 Oceans 3 Oh How I Need You 4 Great Is Thy Faithfulness 5 Message 6 Build Your Kingdom Here
April 30, 2017
Traditional I’m Still Growing:  “What I’ve Learned about Growing Rev. Gary Haller Genesis 32:21-31 Read Video
Shine Living Christ: “Working a Crowd for Jesus Rev. Sara Alexander John 6:1-14 Let The Praises Ring 10,000 Reasons Praise To The Lord Let Us Be Known By Our Love Message 4.30.17
April 23, 2017
Traditional I’m Still Growing:  “What I’ve Learned about Grace Rev. Gary Haller Mark 2:13-17 Matthew 6:25-34 Read Video N/A
Shine Living Christ: “Coming Home Rev. Dan Hart Luke 15:11-32 1 Those Who Trust 2 Your Love Never Fails 3 Lord I Need You 4 Please Be My Strength 5 Message 6 Your Grace Is Enough
April 16, 2017 Easter Sunday
Traditional “Too Good NOT to be True!” Rev. Gary Haller Matthew 28:1-10 Read Video
Shine “Living Christ” Rev. Dan Hart John 20:1-18 Garden Mighty To Save Beautiful Things What Wondrous Love Is This Doxology MESSAGE Because He Lives
April 14, 2017 Good Friday 7pm
Music Handel’s Messiah Chancel, IXOYC and Genesis Choirs Video
 
April 9, 2017   Palm Sunday
Traditional “A Tale of Two Processions” Rev. Gary Haller Mark 1: 1-11 Read Listen
Shine “Triumph and Trial” Rev. Dan Hart Matthew 21: 1-11 Heaven Be Thou My Vision Worship Set Lord I Need You Shine King Of Kings Shine You Were On The Cross Shine Message Day By Day Shine
April 2, 2017
Traditional Half Truths: “Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin” Rev. Gary Haller Matthew 7: 1-5 Read
Shine Half Truths: “Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin” Rev. Dan Hart Matthew 7: 1-5 Forever Reign Free  Let God Lead  Let Us Be Known By Our Love Message  Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)
March 26, 2017
Traditional Half Truths: “God Said It, I Believe It, That Settles It!” Rev. Gary Haller John 1: 1-5, 14-18 Video Read
Shine Half Truths: “God Said It, I Believe It, That Settles It!” Rev. Dan Hart Deuteronomy 23:12-14 Message Prelude Worship Set Postlude
March 19, 2017
Traditional Half Truths: “God Doesn’t Give You More Than You Can Handle” Rev. Gary Haller 1 Corinthians 10:13, Psalm 46: 1-2 Video Read
Shine Half Truths: “God Doesn’t Give You More Than You Can Handle” Rev. Dan Hart 1 Corinthians 10:13 Prelude My Lighthouse Postlude Message
March 12, 2017
Traditional Half Truths: “God Helps Those Who Help Themselves” Rev. Gary Haller Psalm 10, Psalm 18, Psalm 121 Video Read
Shine Half Truths: “God Helps Those Who Help Themselves” Rev. Dan Hart Psalm 10:14, 17-18 Prelude Worship Set Message Let God Lead
March 5, 2017
Traditional Half Truths: “Everything Happens for a Reason” Rev. Gary Haller Deuteronomy 30:19-20a Video Read
Shine Half Truths: “Everything Happens for a Reason” Rev. Dan Hart Deuteronomy 30:19-20a Message Prelude Worship Set
February 26, 2017
Traditional That Radical Jesus: “Deny Yourself and Follow Me!” Rev. Gary Haller Mark 8:27-38 Video Read
Shine Wandering: “Conquering the Trail” Rev. Lindsey Hall Daniel 6:16-28 Message Prelude Worship Set
February 19, 2017
Traditional That Radical Jesus: “Those Not Against Us Are For Us!” Rev. Gary Haller Mark 9:38-41 Video Read
Shine Wandering: “Staking Our Claim” Rev. Dan Hart Jeremiah 32:36-44 Worship Set Prelude Postlude Message
February 12, 2017
Traditional That Radical Jesus: “Love Your Enemy- And Be Perfect!” Rev. Gary Haller Matthew 5:43-48 Video Read
Shine Wandering: “Life in the Valley” Rev. Dan Hart Job 42:1-6 Message Postlude Prelude Worship Set
February 5, 2017
Traditional That Radical Jesus: “Do Not Think That I’ve Come to Bring Peace!” Rev. Gary Haller Matthew 10:34-39 LiveStream Video Read
Shine Wandering: “Adventures Ahead” Rev. Dan Hart 1 Samuel 17:31-37 Message Postlude Prelude Worship Set
January 29, 2017
Traditional That Radical Jesus: “Not Everyone Enters the Kingdom” Rev. Gary Haller Matthew 7: 17-27 Video Read
Shine Wandering: “Mountain Top Experience” Rev. Dan Hart Ezekiel 17: 22-24 Prelude Message Postlude Worship Set with Choir
January 22, 2017
Traditional That Radical Jesus: “Forgive?  Yes, 70 Times 7!” Rev. Gary Haller Matthew 18: 21-35 Video Read
Shine Wandering: “A Fork in the Trail” Rev. Dan Hart Ruth 1:12-18 Prelude Message Postlude Worship Set
January 15, 2017  
Traditional That Radical Jesus: “Go Also the Second Mile!” Rev. Gary Haller Matthew 5: 40-42 Video Read
 Shine Wandering: “Looking for Signs” Rev. Dan Hart  Exodus 3: 1-12 Prelude Announcments Message Worship Set
January 8, 2017  
Traditional That Radical Jesus: “Turn the Other Cheek!” Rev. Gary Haller Isaiah 60:1-6, Matthew 2: 7-12 Video Read
 Shine Wandering: “One and Many”  Rev. Dan Hart  Isaiah 60:1-6, Matthew 2: 7-12 Prelude Announcements Message Postlude Worship Set
January 1, 2017 
Traditional Special 10am Service ONLY Let Your Light Shine!: “Need a Light?” Rev. Gary Haller Isaiah 60:1-6, Matthew 2: 7-12 Listen
  LiveStream Video

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.