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Get ready for VBS Sunday on June 23 as we celebrate a "fin"tastic week with our amazing families! We've had an action-packed week, and we're topping it off with an incredible worship service you won't want to miss!
Join us for a family-centered worship service at 10:00 a.m. in the Christian Life Center (CLC), where Pastor Zack will dive into stories from 1 Kings, Jonah, Mark, John, and Acts. Plus, there will be a live band rocking all your VBS favorites to get you singing and dancing! And, we will have a very special recap video showcasing the highlights of our week.
Worship this Sunday is at 10:00 a.m. in the Christian Life Center (CLC). You may attend in-person or online. Children with worship with their families. Nursery Care is available.
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Altar Flowers
The Altar Flowers are given to the Glory of God and in celebration of the 50th wedding anniversary of Bob and Mary Feldmaier
Mission Candle
The Mission Candle is given to the Glory of God and in celebration for a wonderful week of Vacation Bible School.
Welcome Center Flowers
Welcome Center Flowers are given in celebration of the marriage of Emily Fitzgerald to Nathan Elam on June 22.
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Celebrations
Prayers of celebration and joy are shared with the family of Gunnery Sgt. Jonathan and Ixtla Barratt on the birth of their daughter, Alaia Ixtla born on June 13 in Iwakuni, Japan. Proud grandparents are Mike and Anita Barratt.
Prayers of celebration and joy are shared with the family of John and Vanessa Foxworth on the birth of their daughter, Mika Nicole Marina Foxworth born on June 13. Proud grandparents are Gary and Kelly Foxworth.
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Sympathies
Our prayers of sympathy and concern are shared with Leslie Benser-Luciani and Don Luciani and family on the death of Leslie’s father, Robert J. Benser. A memorial service will be held this summer.
Our prayers of sympathy and concern are shared with David Van Deusen, Beth Swenson and Janet Rice and their families on the death of their mother, Ann Van Deusen on June 16. A Memorial Service is planned for July 15.
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Dedications
To request a dedication of the altar flowers, new baby rosebud or mission candle, please contact Dorothy Duensing at office@fumcbirmingham.org.
The cost for altar flowers is $75, the new baby rosebud is $5, and the cost for a mission candle is $30.
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Worship at Berkley First for Sunday, June 23 | |
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"Love and Serve One Another"
John 13:14, 34-35
This Sunday at Berkley First, our Duke Intern Liv Vermane is bringing a word on how we love and serve one another. Building a caring community simultaneously meets one another's needs, shares the love of God, and serves as an attractant to those who aren't here yet. "By this all people will know you are my disciples," Jesus said, "if you love one another.
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Even though 38% of the population can donate blood, only 5% do. Be part of the amazing 5%! Versiti provides the majority of blood to Michigan hospitals. Your donation stays local. Donate at Birmingham First on Monday, July 8. Schedule your time to give by clicking the button below. | |
Every Sunday through the end of September, a produce table will be set up in Fellowship Hall. Church members may drop off extra flowers and or vegetables for others to purchase. MICAH 6 will be providing extra vegetables as well each week. All proceeds will go to the Hunger Ministry.
Sign up to volunteer at the table on Sundays. Click the button below!
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Meet up for the July Monthly Mission at Micah 6 Community on Saturday, July 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Stay for the duration, or just show up when you're able to. Children are welcome to help if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Dress ready for the weather to work outside in the community garden. Gather and be the hands and feet of Christ to lend assistance wherever it may be needed. See you at 32 Newberry Street in Pontiac!
No need to sign up, just show up. If you have any questions, please feel free to text or call Patty Reynolds at 248-376-2475.
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If you are 70 and 1/2 years old or older and have an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), you can make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) to Birmingham First. Qualified Charitable Distributions may be used to meet your annual Required Minimum Distributions, reducing your tax bill all while supporting life changing mission and ministry.
While the age at which you must withdraw money from your IRA is increasing, you can still make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (a QCD) directly to Birmingham First beginning at age 70 and ½. Up to $105,000 per person may be distributed from an IRA directly to a qualified charity each year. For more information, contact the Rev. Shawn Lewis-Lakin, Associate Pastor for Planned Giving, at slewis-lakin@fumcbirmingham.org or 734-717-8947. You can also visit our planned giving website by clicking the button below.
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Staff Update & Employment | |
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In September, Amy Holton will be stepping down as Student Ministries Coordinator in order to spend more time with her family and to discern other ways to live out her calling as a disciple of Jesus Christ. This decision is her own, and it is one that she has communicated with church staff and SPRC leadership in an atmosphere of mutual blessing and support.
Amy has graciously offered to remain on staff through the summer and into the beginning of fall, if necessary, to assist in the transition. This summer, she will still lead the Youth Mission Trip to Henderson Settlement and will participate in Choir Camp. Moving forward, Birmingham and Berkley First will remain the church home of Amy and her family.
While we are grateful for all the many gifts that Amy has brought to our church in this role, we are also excited to begin the search for a new Student Ministries Coordinator. This part-time role (20 hours/week) is instrumental in raising up 6th-12th graders to know, love, and serve God in this world.
Closer to the time of her departure from staff, we will coordinate an event to celebrate Amy’s leadership among us. In the meantime, if you know of someone who is interested in stepping into the role of Student Ministries Coordinator, please email me at zdunlap@berkleyfirst.org. To read the full job description, click the button below.
Gratefully yours in Christ,
Zack Dunlap
Next Gen Pastor, Birmingham and Berkley First
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First Kids Preschool Co-lead Teachers
First Kids Preschool is looking to hire a Co-lead teacher in our 4-year-old classroom Monday-Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. We are also looking for a Co-lead toddler teacher in our 2-year-old classroom on Monday/Wednesday/Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Our staff is amazing to work with and the families are even better to serve! Please reach out to the Director of First Kids Preschool, Megan Korzeniewski at mkorzeniewski@fumcbirmingham.org, if interested. More information can be found by clicking the Job Description buttons below.
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Berkley's First-ever Capital Campaign | |
Campaign update, June 2024: Well done! Together, we have raised $104,772 to renovate Berkley First restrooms and create space FOR ALL. We are currently finalizing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing plans and will soon be putting these renovations out for bid. Thanks to you and your generosity, all people regardless of gender, age, or ability will be able to attend to their most basic needs in our welcoming church facility. Truly, God is up to good things! | |
You and your friends find yourself stranded without a theme. Every year, like clockwork, the Choir Camp theme is announced. This year…nothing. What will you do? What will you wear? Is anyone in charge? WHAT’S MY COLOR? | |
Experience all of the fun of the legendary “big” Choir Camp right here at Birmingham First as a day camp. | |
Children & Family Ministries | |
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For Scuba VBS, help us make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families in need. Our goal is to raise $5,000 by the end of the VBS week, which breaks down to $20 in fundraising efforts per participating camper and volunteer. Your VBS Directors have organized four fantastic fundraising efforts, the “Cans, Cups, Coins, and Cars” campaign, to reach this goal. Your contribution, no matter how big or small, will support education and clean water initiatives for families in La Corroza, Honduras.
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The 45C Summer Mission registration is now open! Click the button below for session dates, registration and chaperone information. | |
Michigan Conference & District News | |
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From November 10-20, 2024, experience Greece and the splendors of Egypt on a professional tour led by Bishop David Bard and his wife, Julie.
Bishop David Bard and his wife, Julie, will lead a 10-day tour in Greece and Egypt through Educational Opportunities Tours this November. The deadline to register is July 28, 2024. For more information, click the button below.
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Join our District Superintendent, Rev. Dr. Darryl Totty, for the Greater Detroit District Annual Golf Outing on Saturday, July 19 to benefit the Urban Methodist Youth Camp and the Methodist Children's Home Society (MCHS). For more information on how you can sign up to be a golfer or sponsor, click the button below or contact the District Treasurer, Victor Raybaud at vraybaud@greaterdetroitumc.org. | |
Watch Worship from Last Week
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