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Sermons 2018

TBA

December 30 - Traditional

Rev. Suzanne Walls

Please Note:  There will NOT be a Recording this Week (11am Service in CLC)

TBA

December 30 - Contemporary

Rev. Suzanne Walls

Christmas Eve Services

December 24 - Traditional

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

The Voices of Advent: “Joseph” (Living Love)

December 23 - Traditional

Rev. Shawn Lewis-Lakin

Our Story: “Joy"

December 23 - Contemporary

Rev. Dan Hart

The Voices of Advent: “Mary” (Proclaiming Joy)

December 16 - Traditional

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

Our Story: “Love"

December 16 - Contemporary

Rev. Dan Hart

The Voices of Advent: “Gabriel” (Be Not Afraid)

December 9 - Traditional

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

OUR STORY: “PEACE"

DECEMBER 9 - CONTEMPORARY

Rev. Dan Hart

THE VOICES OF ADVENT: “ZECHARIAH” (HUSHED BY AN ANGEL)

DECEMBER 2 - TRADITIONAL

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

OUR STORY: “HOPE"

DECEMBER 2 - CONTEMPORARY

Rev. Dan Hart

#BE THE SHE

NOVEMBER 27 - ADVENT BY CANDLELIGHT

Ladies of Birmingham and Berkley First

"LONELY?"

NOVEMBER 25 - TRADITIONAL

Rev. Shawn Lewis-Lakin

EXPERTS: "CULTURAL SENSITIVITY"

NOVEMBER 25 - CONTEMPORARY

Rev. Paul Perez

"MISSING THANKSGIVING"

NOVEMBER 18 - TRADITIONAL

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

EXPERTS: "COMMUNITY"

NOVEMBER 18 - CONTEMPORARY

Rev. Jon Reynolds

"WHERE DO WE BEGIN?"

NOVEMBER 11 - TRADITIONAL

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

EXPERTS: "THE CHURCH AND MENTAL HEALTH"

NOVEMBER 11 - CONTEMPORARY

Barbara Lewis-Lakin and Bill White

"Faith Unbound"

November 4 - Traditional

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

EXPERTS: "POVERTY"

NOVEMBER 4 - CONTEMPORARY

Rev. Dan Hart

"GROWING IN THE VINE"

OCTOBER 28 - TRADITIONAL

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

"Growing in the Vine"

October 28 - Contemporary

Rev. Dan Hart

"The Farmer's Risk"

October 21 - Traditional

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

"The Farmer's Risk"

October 21 - Contemporary

Rev. Dan Hart

"Living Gratitude"

October 14 - Traditional

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

"Living Gratitude"

October 14 - Contemporary

Rev. Dan Hart

"Planting Generously"

October 7 - Traditional

Rev. Shawn Lewis-Lakin

"Reckless Farming"

October 7 - Contemporary

Rev. Shawn Lewis-Lakin

"A Place for You... And a Place for All"

Spetember 30 - Traditional

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

Reframe: "Projected Perfection / Broken and Redeemed"

September 30 - Contemporary

Rev. Dan Hart

"A Place for You...To Serve"

Spetember 23 - Traditional

Rev. Shawn Lewis-Lakin

Reframe: "Anxiety and Stress / I Will Give You Rest"

September 23 - Contemporary

Rev. Dan Hart

"A Place for You...To Grow"

Spetember 16 - Traditional

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

Reframe: "Family Values / I am My Brother's Keeper"

September 16 - Contemporary

Rev. Dan Hart

"A Place for You... On the Team"

Spetember 9 - Traditional

Reframe: "Work Live Balance / Working on the Sabbath"

September 9 - Contemporary

Rev. Dan Hart

"Working for What?"

Spetember 2 - Traditional

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

Bumper Sticker Christian: "Don't Be a Bumper Sticker Christian"

September 2 - Contemporary

Rev. Dan Hart

"Strong Foundations"

August 26 - Traditional

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

Bumper Sticker Christian: "Jesus is Coming! Look Busy!"

August 26 - Contemporary

Rev. Dan Hart

"Re-Creation: Envisioning Peace"

August 19 - Traditional

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

Bumper Sticker Christian: "God Answers Knee Mail"

August 19 - Contemporary

Rev. Dan Hart

"Koinonia: Walking the Journey Together'"

August 12 - Traditional

Rev. Lindsey Hall

Bumper Sticker Christian: "No Jesus - No Peace. Know Jesus - Know Peace"

August 12 - Contemporary

Rev. Dan Hart

"Being 'U-Ri'"

August 5 - Traditional

Sandy Kim

Duke Summer Intern

"Being 'U-Ri'"

August 5 - Contemporary

Sandy Kim

Duke Summer Intern

Bumper Sticker Christian: "Warning, in Case of Rapture This Car Will Be Unmanned"

August 5 - Contemporary

Rev. Dan Hart

"The Rhythm of Rest"

July 29 - Traditional

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

Bumper Sticker Christian: "If You're Born Again, Do You Have Two Belly Buttons?"

July 29 - Contemporary

Rev. Dan Hart

Sacraments and Sacred Moments: "Healing and Wholeness"

July 22 - Traditional

Rev. Shawn Lewis-Lakin

Bumper Sticker Christian: "I Found Jesus! He's In The Trunk!"

July 22 - Contemporary

Sandy Kim

Sacraments and Sacred Moments: "A Good Beginning (Confirmation)"

July 15 - Traditional

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

Bumper Sticker Christian: "God Wants Spiritual Fruits, Not Religious Nuts"

July 15 - Contemporary

Rev. Dan Hart

Sacraments and Sacred Moments: "Living Love (Marriage)"

July 8 - Traditional

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

Bumper Sticker Christian: "God Loves You and I'm Trying"

July 8 - Contemporary

Rev. Dan Hart

Sacraments and Sacred Moments: "Recognizing Jesus (Communion)"

July 1 - Traditional

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

Bumper Sticker Christian: "Do You Follow Jesus This Close?"

July 1 - Contemporary

Rev. Dan Hart

Sacraments and Sacred Moments: "Ambassadors of Grace (Reconciliation- Confession)"

June 24 - Traditional

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

"VBS Sunday"

June 24 - Contemporary

Rev. Dan Hart

Sacraments and Sacred Moments: "God's Beloved (Baptism)"

June 17, 2018 - Traditional

Rev. Shawn Lewis-Lakin

"God the Builder"

June 17, 2018 - Contemporary

Rev. Dan Hart

Sacraments and Sacred Moments: "Called To Follow (Ordination)"

June 10, 2018 - Traditional

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

"Who is My Neighbor"

June 10, 2018 - Contemporary

Rev. Dan Hart

"Can We Talk?"

June 3, 2018 - Traditional

Rev. Shawn Lewis-Lakin

Community

June 3, 2018 - Contemporary

Rev. Dan Hart

Living In Mystery

May 27, 2018 - Traditional

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

John 3:1-17

Jesus Calms the Storm

May 27, 2018 - Contemporary

Rev. Lindsey Hall

Matthew 8:23-27

When the Wind Blows....

May 20, 2018 - Traditional

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

Acts 2:1-21

Trinity: Holy Spirit

May 20, 2018 - Contemporary

Rev. Dan Hart

Acts 2:1-13

To What Ends?

May 13, 2018 - Traditional

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

Acts 1:1-11

Trinity: God

May 13, 2018 - Contemporary

Rev. Dan Hart

Isaiah 66:12-14

Chosen for Fruitfulness

May 6, 2018 - Traditional

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

John 15:9-17

Trinity: Son

May 6, 2018 - Contemporary

Rev. Dan Hart

Luke 24:44-53

The Necessity of Growth

April 29, 2018 - Traditional

Rev. Zack Dunlap

Acts 2: 42-47

Reflections

April 29, 2018 - Contemporary

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

Genesis 1:26-27, 31a,   John 21:1-19

Reflections

April 22, 2018 - Traditional

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

Genesis 1:26-27, 31a,   John 21:1-19

New and Renewed

April 22, 2018 - Contemporary

Rev. Dan Hart

Matthew 9:16-22

New and Renewed

April 15, 2018 - Traditional

Rev. Dan Hart

Matthew 9:16-22

The Necessity of Growth

April 15, 2018

Rev. Zack Dunlap

Acts 2: 42-47

Fear, Facts, and Faith

April 8, 2018

Rev. Shawn Lewis-Lakin

John 20: 19-31

The Living Word

April 8, 2018

Rev. Suzanne Walls

Matthew 22:23-40

"Giving Up...Death: Embracing Life"

Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

Mark 16:1-8

Awaken: "Life"

Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018

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.