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Sermons 2023 – Sanctuary

2023 WORSHIP IN THE SANCTUARY & SPECIAL EVENTS

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"No Longer Slaves"

December 31 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue, Jr.

Christmas Eve 2023
Family Service

December 24 - Worship: Sanctuary
Birmingham First Youth and Children

"Making Room: Sharing the Love of Christmas"

December 24 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue, Jr.

"Making Room: Leave the Light On"

December 17 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue, Jr.

Heralds of Christmas 2023

December 10 - Worship: Sanctuary

Birmingham First Choirs

"Making Room: Welcome Strangers"

December 10 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue, Jr.

"Making Room: Be a Neighbor"

December 3 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue, Jr.

Advent By Candlelight 2023

November 27

"In All Things"

November 25 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Sarah Alexander

"Confirmation Sunday"

November 19 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Susie Hierholzer

"Choosing the Narrow Path"

November 19 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Susie Hierholzer

"Caesar or Christ?"

November 12 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue

"All Things!"

November 5 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Shawn Lewis-Lakin

"Impact: The Response"

October 29 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue

"Impact: The Future Plan"

October 22 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue

"Impact: The Present Reality"

October 15 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue

"Impact"

October 8 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue

"A Season of Opportunity"

October 1 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue

"Rebirth"

September 24 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue

"John Wesley's Hot Air Balloon"

September 17 - Worship: Sanctuary

Will Faircloth

"Nicodemus"

September 10 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue

"Rehearsing for Eternity"

September 3 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue

"By Your Fruit"

August 27 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Susie Hierholzer

"Like a River"

August 20 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Shawn Lewis-Lakin

"Joy on the Mountain"

August 13 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Terry Euper

"Rebellion in the Vineyard"

August 6 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue

"Fulfilling the Law"
Choir Camp Sunday

July 30 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue

"Misplaced Anger"

July 23 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue

"Unconditional Love"

July 16 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue

"Constrained By God's Love"

July 9 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue

"A Crowded Table"

July 2 - Worship: Sanctuary

Laura Auberry, Duke Seminary Intern

"Shine Jesus' Light"
VBS Sunday

June 25 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue

"Storms"

June 18 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue

"How Much More?"

June 11 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue

"Trinity, Mystery, Humility, Community"

June 4 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Shawn Lewis-Lakin

"Are You Pentecostal?"

May 28 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue

"Galileans, Why?"

May 21 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue

"God and Mothers"

May 14 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue

"Ambassadors of Reconciliation"
Confirmation Sunday

May 7 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue

"Ambassadors of Reconciliation"

May 7 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue

"Authority for What?"

April 30 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue

"Opened Minds"

April 23 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue

"Table Grace"

April 16 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Shawn Lewis-Lakin

"Good News
from the Graveyard"

April 9 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue

Good Friday

April 7 - Worship: Sanctuary

Maundy Thursday Service

April 6 - Worship: Sanctuary

"Who is This?"
Palm Sunday

April 2 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue

"Planting Seeds"

March 26 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue

"Underestimation"

March 19 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue

Special Event:
Anxiety & Faith

March 16

Dr. Jennifer Hahm

"Spirit Power"

March 12 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue

"Don't Tempt God"

March 5 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue

"False Worship"

February 26 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue

Ash Wednesday 2023 - 10am

February 22 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue

"Our Mysterious God"

February 19 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue

"The Recipe"

February 5 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Susie Hierholzer

30 Days with E. Stanley Jones Book Launch Event with Rev. Dr. Jack Harnish

February 5th, 2023

Rev. Dr. Jack Harnish and Rev. Susie Hierholzer

"Salty Saints"

February 5 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Shawn Lewis-Lakin

Janet Sharp Schoon Celebration of Life

February 4

Rev. Shawn Lewis-Lakin

"One"

January 29 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Susie Hierholzer

"The Importance of Relevance"

January 22 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue

"The Trouble With Us"

January 15 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue

"Divine Authority"

January 8 - Worship: Sanctuary

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue

"A Time for Everything"

January 1 - 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.