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Sermons 2021 – Sanctuary

2021 SANCTUARY WORSHIP

 

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THE STORY CONTINUES...: "BY A DIFFERENT ROAD"

JANUARY 9 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

"THE STRUGGLE TO FIND JESUS"

JANUARY 2 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Sarah Alexander

A CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL OF LESSONS & CAROLS

DECEMBER 26 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

CHRISTMAS EVE 11PM

DECEMBER 24 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

CHRISTMAS EVE 7PM

DECEMBER 24 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

CHRISTMAS EVE 4PM

DECEMBER 24 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

CHRISTMAS EVE 2PM

DECEMBER 24 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

UNWRAPPING CHRISTMAS - "LOVE"

DECEMBER 19 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

UNWRAPPING CHRISTMAS - "JOY"

DECEMBER 12 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

UNWRAPPING CHRISTMAS - "PREPARATION"

DECEMBER 5 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

ADVENT BY CANDLELIGHT

SPECIAL EVENT NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Sponsored by United Methodist Women

UNWRAPPING CHRISTMAS - "HOPE"

NOVEMBER 28 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

CRAZY UNCLES AND OBNOXIOUS FRIENDS: THE CHALLENGE OF THE TABLE - "WHEN THE DINNER BELL RINGS"

NOVEMBER 21 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Rachael Dunlap

CRAZY UNCLES AND OBNOXIOUS FRIENDS: THE CHALLENGE OF THE TABLE - "ADDING A LEAF"

NOVEMBER 28 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

CRAZY UNCLES AND OBNOXIOUS FRIENDS: THE CHALLENGE OF THE TABLE - "THE EMPTY SEAT"

NOVEMBER 7 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

MORE TO LIFE THAN PUMPKIN SPICE: "DISCOUNTED LATTES"

OCTOBER 31 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

MORE TO LIFE THAN PUMPKIN SPICE: "CRACKER JACK SURPRISES"

OCTOBER 24 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

MORE TO LIFE THAN PUMPKIN SPICE: "FLOWERS IN FALL"

OCTOBER 17 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Shawn Lewis-Lakin

MORE TO LIFE THAN PUMPKIN SPICE: "WHAT WOULD YOU DO FOR A KLONDIKE BAR?"

OCTOBER 10 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

MORE TO LIFE THAN PUMPKIN SPICE: "FALL FLAVORS IN THE SPRING"

OCTOBER 3 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

"A GOOD GO!"

SEPTEMBER 26 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

"GOOD POTATO! GOOD MEAT! GOOD GOD! GIVE THEM SOMETHING TO EAT!"

SEPTEMBER 19 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

"...GATHERED HERE FOR GOOD"

SEPTEMBER 12 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

"A HOLY WASTE OF TIME"

SEPTEMBER 5- WORSHIP: FRONT LAWN

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

PEACE, LOVE, AND GOOD NEIGHBORS: "EMBODYING GOODNESS"

AUGUST 29- WORSHIP: FRONT LAWN

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

PEACE, LOVE, AND GOOD NEIGHBORS: "BARB'S DEATH"

AUGUST 22- WORSHIP: FRONT LAWN

Rev. Shawn Lewis-Lakin

PEACE, LOVE, AND GOOD NEIGHBORS: "LOVE EVERYONE ALWAYS"

AUGUST 15- WORSHIP: FRONT LAWN

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

PEACE, LOVE, AND GOOD NEIGHBORS: "GIVE GOD THE GLORY"

AUGUST 8- WORSHIP: FRONT LAWN

Blaine Thomsas Duke Divinity School Intern

PEACE, LOVE, AND GOOD NEIGHBORS: "PURSUE THE COMMON GOOD"

AUGUST 1- WORSHIP: FRONT LAWN

Rev. Susie Hierholzer

CHOIR CAMP SUNDAY 2021

JULY 25- WORSHIP: FRONT LAWN

Choir Campers

FAITH, FRIENDS, & FOOD TRUCKS: "THE WAITING PLACE"

JULY 18- WORSHIP: FRONT LAWN

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

FAITH, FRIENDS, & FOOD TRUCKS: "DON'T FORGET THE CHEESE AND SALSA"

JULY 11- WORSHIP: FRONT LAWN

Blaine Thomsas Duke Divinity School Intern

FAITH, FRIENDS, & FOOD TRUCKS: "KETCHUP OR MUSTARD?"

JULY 4- WORSHIP: FRONT LAWN

Rev. Susie Hierholzer

MAJORING IN THE MINORS: "PLAYING BY THE RULES"

JUNE 27- WORSHIP: FRONT LAWN

Blaine Thomsas Duke Divinity School Intern

ADVENTURES ON THE ROCKY RAILWAY

JUNE 20- WORSHIP: FRONT LAWN

VBS Staff and Children

MAJORING IN THE MINORS: "SLIDING HOME SAFE"

JUNE 13- WORSHIP: FRONT LAWN

Rev. Susie Hierholzer

MAJORING IN THE MINORS: "BAD CALL, UMP!"

JUNE 6- WORSHIP: FRONT LAWN

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

TRANSFORMATION: FROM THE INSIDE OUT - "LIFE"

MAY 30- WORSHIP: FRONT LAWN

Rev. Susie Hierholzer

TRANSFORMATION: FROM THE INSIDE OUT - "RENEWING RELATIONSHIPS"

MAY 23- WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

TRANSFORMATION: FROM THE INSIDE OUT - "RENEWING THE MIND"

MAY 16- WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

TRANSFORMATION: FROM THE INSIDE OUT - "HEART"

MAY 9- WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Shawn Lewis-Lakin

CONFIRMATION 2021

MAY 2- WORSHIP: SANCTUARY & CLC

Rev. Susie Hierholzer

SPRING CLEANING: "MAKING ROOM FOR RESTORATION"

APRIL 25- WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

SPRING CLEANING: "MAKING ROOM FOR ALL"

APRIL 18 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

SPRING CLEANING: "MAKING ROOM TO GROW"

APRIL 11 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Sarah Alexander

"LOVE PREVAILS"

APRIL 4 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

MAUNDY THURSDAY

APRIL 1 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Birmingham and Berkley First Clergy

WHY EASTER MATTERS: "THE FOUNDATION OF OUR FAITH"

MARCH 28 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

WHY EASTER MATTERS: "THE GOD WHO CAN BE TRUSTED"

MARCH 21 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Rachael Dunlap

WHY EASTER MATTERS: "THE RISK OF SURRENDERING TO GOD"

MARCH 14 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

WHY EASTER MATTERS: "THE HIGH COST OF FOLLOWING CHRIST"

MARCH 7 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

ALL WE CAN: "GIVE"

FEBRUARY 28 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

ALL WE CAN: "SAVE"

FEBRUARY 21 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

ALL WE CAN: "EARN"

FEBRUARY 14 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

DYNASTY: STRONG WOMEN OF JESUS' LINEAGE: "BATHSHEBA"

FEBRUARY 7 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

DYNASTY: STRONG WOMEN OF JESUS' LINEAGE: "RAHAB"

JANUARY 31 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

DYNASTY: STRONG WOMEN OF JESUS' LINEAGE: "TAMAR"

JANUARY 24 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

DYNASTY: STRONG WOMEN OF JESUS' LINEAGE: "RUTH"

JANUARY 17 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

ROOM FOR PRAYER: A DIFFERENT ROAD HOME

JANUARY 10 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

ROOM FOR PRAYER

JANUARY 3 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

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.