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This Sunday, June 30, Dr. Boayue will preach the sermon titled, “Action Speaks Louder Than Words,” based on Matthew 21:28-32. This sermon shares insight into how faithfulness to God’s requirements of us shapes our relationship to God. The parable of the man with two sons and how each son responds to the Father’s request is an inspiring story of Christian discipleship. We will look at whether and how this story relates to each of us and God’s request to us. The authenticity of our witness has more to do with our fidelity to God’s commandments than our verbal proclamations.
Worship at 10 a.m. in-person in the Sanctuary or online by clicking a button below. Sunday School is available. Children should meet in the Sanctuary. After a Children's Moment, they will go with their teachers to the CLC or playground (weather permitting), Nursery Care is available.
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Altar Flowers
The Altar Flowers are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Craig Heichel by his wife, Kathy, daughter Robin, and granddaughter Rebekah Berthold.
Mission Candle
The Missions Candle is given to the Glory of God and in celebration of 68 years of marriage bliss for Gail and Bob McMahan.
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Sympathies
Our prayers of sympathy and concern are shared with Greg and Wendy MacKenzie and family on the death of Greg’s mother, Judith MacKenzie on June 19.
Our prayers of sympathy and concern are shared with the family Jean Walker who died in Florida on June 19.
Our prayers of sympathy and concern are shared with Paul and Melissa Behrens and family on the death of Paul’s father, Robert Behrens, on June 19.
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Thank You
Thank you for the wonderful celebration of our time together in ministry at Birmingham & Berkley First. My family and I have felt incredibly loved and supported by your words of appreciation and the outpouring of generosity. As we transition to new ministry opportunities, we will continue to pray for the ministry of Birmingham & Berkley First. May you grow in faith, love, and unity, as you share God's grace and peace in the world.
With heartfelt gratitude and blessings,
Rev. Susie, Craig, & Nicole Hierholzer
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Worship at Berkley First for Sunday, June 30 | |
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Spur On One Another
Hebrews 10:22-24
This Sunday, June 30, Pastor Zack concludes the series "One Another" with a sermon that focuses on the scripture, Hebrews 10:22-24, with the sermon titled "Spur On One Another." Come and be part of the Berkley First community as we explore ways to encourage and uplift one another in faith. Worship at 10 a.m., either in-person or online. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Birmingham First has joined The Greater Detroit District’s Refugee Resettlement Program through Church and Society. Currently we are looking for donations of bikes for the family. Read more by clicking the button below. | |
The Birmingham First building and the CLC will be closed on Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5 in observance of Independence Day. The CLC will be closed the month of August for updates and cleaning.
Memorial Day – Labor Day
Sunday: Open for 10:00 a.m. worship
Monday thru Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Friday: By Appointment
| 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. | Join our summer Duke Seminary Intern, Liv Vermane, for a 4-week study on some of the most overlooked books in Scripture: Ruth, Esther, Lamentations, and Ecclesiastes. Each week we will explore one of these books while considering their profound wisdom. Through studying these scriptural treasures, this class will help us to better understand these often-overlooked texts. The class will meet at the following dates and times: Mondays, July 1, 8, 22 and 29 at 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Birmingham First in Wright Parlor, room #104. No need to pre-register. Attend all dates, or come on the days that work for your schedule. | Beginning tomorrow, Thursday, June 27, join the free discussion series for dementia family caregivers. Click the button below for more information and for the Zoom link. | |
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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The Voice of Hope is a weekly devotional available to you by phone 24 hours a day. Starting on June 24 and lasting for a week, the Voice of Hope message will be recorded by Greg LaBrake with the title, “Thank You, Dad.” To listen, call 248-646-6407 and press 2 when your call is answered by our automated system. | |
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. | |
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The 45C Summer Mission registration is now open! Click the button below for session dates, registration and chaperone information. | |
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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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Student Ministries Coordinator
Birmingham First is looking for a 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.
If you know of someone who is interested in stepping into the role of Student Ministries Coordinator, please email Pastor Zack Dunlap at zdunlap@berkleyfirst.org. To read the full job description, click the button below.
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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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Watch Worship from Last Week
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