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SERMONS 2022 – SANCTUARY

2022 WORSHIP IN THE SANCTUARY & SPECIAL EVENTS

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"Another Sunday?"

December 25 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Shawn Lewis-Lakin

Christmas Eve 7pm

December 24 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue

Christmas Pageant 2022

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve 4pm

Christmas Eve

Rev. Susie Hierholzer

Christmas Eve 2pm

December 24 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue

Service of Hope 2022

December 19 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

"God With Us"

December 18 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue

Heralds of Christmas 2022

December 18 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Birmingham First Choirs

"Being Highly Favored"

December 11 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue

"Repentance as Preparation"

December 4 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue

Advent by Candlelight 2022

November 28

The Heralds of Christmas 2022

December 11

"How Much Longer?"

November 27 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Zack Dunlap

"You're Missing God in All This"

November 20 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Susie Hierholzer

"Staying Humble in a Haughty World"

November 13 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue, Jr.

"All Saints Sunday"

November 6 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Shawn Lewis-Lakin

"Count Me In: Progress"

October 30 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue, Jr.

"Count Me In: Excel"

October 23 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue, Jr.

"Unite"

October 16 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue

"Journey to
the Promised Land"

October 9 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Susie Hierholzer

"Rehearsing for Eternity"

October 2 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue, Jr.

"Confronting Hypocracy"

September 25 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue, Jr.

"First Things First"

September 18 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue, Jr.

"Standing on Holy Ground"

September 11 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue, Jr.

"Vision-Driven Ministry"

September 4 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue, Jr.

"Christianity Without the Cross?"

August 28 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue, Jr.

"Great is Your Faith"

August 21 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue, Jr.

"A Magnificent Obsession"

August 14 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue, Jr.

"Upon this Rock"

August 7 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue, Jr.

Choir Camp Sunday

July 31 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Choir Camp Attendees

"Casting Nets"

July 24 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue, Jr.

"Why Bother?"

July 17 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue, Jr.

"The Incarnation
of God's Love"

July 10 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue, Jr.

"A Both/And Kind of Love"

July 3 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Lucy Burch

 Duke Seminary Intern

Treasured: Vacation Bible School Sunday

June 26 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

VBS Participants

The Other Prayer:
"Jesus Prays for All Believers"

June 19 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Susie Hierholzer

"The Other Prayer:
Jesus Prays for His Disciples"

June 12 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Zack Dunlap

"The Other Prayer:
Jesus Prays for Himself"

June 5 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Susie Hierholzer

"Friends:
Sharing Burdens
and Being There"

MAY 29 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Dr. Carl Price

"A Parting Glance"

MAY 22 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

"When Easter Changes Us"

MAY 15 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

"A Welcome Change"

MAY 8 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

"EASTER CHANGES EVERYTHING"

MAY 1 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

"WOUNDED HEALER"

APRIL 24 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Shawn Lewis-Lakin

"MISSING EASTER"

APRIL 17 - EASTER SUNDAY WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

GOOD FRIDAY 2022

APRIL 15 - GOOD FRIDAY WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

"THE SACRED ORDINARY"

APRIL 14 - MAUNDY THURSDAY WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

ON THE WAY... "TO JERUSALEM"

APRIL 10 - PALM SUNDAY WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

SUNRISE MASS - OLA GJEILO

APRIL 3 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Chancel Choir & Orchestra

ON THE WAY... "TO FORGIVENESS"

MARCH 27 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

ON THE WAY... "TO HUMILITY"

MARCH 20 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

ON THE WAY... "TO COMPASSION"

MARCH 13 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

ON THE WAY... "TO GRACE"

MARCH 6 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

ASH WEDNESDAY WORSHIP

MARCH 2 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Zack Dunlap

WE ARE CALLED: "TO TRUST IN CHRIST"

FEBRUARY 27 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

WE ARE CALLED: "TO INVEST IN HOPE"

FEBRUARY 20 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

WE ARE CALLED: "TO BE ONE"

FEBRUARY 13 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

"WE CAN DO HARD THINGS"

FEBRUARY 6 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

THE STORY CONTINUES...: "WHEN JESUS STOOD UP"

JANUARY 30 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

THE STORY CONTINUES...: "IN A SAMARITAN VILLAGE"

JANUARY 23 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

THE STORY CONTINUES...: "DEFINING MOMENTS"

JANUARY 16 - WORSHIP: SANCTUARY

Rev. Shawn Lewis-Lakin

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

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.