December 28, 2014
Traditional “Claiming Our Grinch” Allen Bower Matthew 2:16-23 1Corinthians 15:1-11 Listen
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December 24, 2014 Christmas Eve Service
Traditional Christmas from the Backside: “Christmas in a Motel” 7:00pm Service was recorded for viewing; 2:00 Service was Live Streamed  Rev. Laurie Haller Luke 2:1-7 Read
December 21, 2014
Traditional Christmas from the Backside:  “When the Government Helped Make Christmas!” Rev. Gary Haller Matthew 1:18-25 Listen
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Shine The Gifts of Christmas: “The Gift of Jesus” Rev. Chad Oyer Micah 5:2 N/A
December 14, 2014
Traditional Christmas from the Backside:  “Leap For Joy!” Rev. Laurie Haller Luke 1:39-45 Listen
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Shine The Gifts of Christmas: “Strange Miracles” Rev. Chad Oyer 1 John: 3:1 Listen
December 07, 2014
Traditional Christmas from the Backside:  “Let’s Have an Early Christmas!” Rev. Gary Haller Isaiah 9:2-7, Micah 5:2-5a Listen
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Shine The Gifts of Christmas: “Our Father Loves Us” Rev. Chad Oyer TBA Listen
November 30, 2014
Traditional Christmas from the Backside:  “The Scandal of Christmas” Rev. Laurie Haller Genesis 3:1-7, Colossians 1:15-20 Listen
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Shine The Gifts of Christmas: “Merry Christmas Maniac” Rev. Chad Oyer Ephesians 2:8-9 Listen
November 23, 2014
Traditional The Church We’re Called To Be: “Be Gentle! Be Forgiving! Be Extravagantly Loving! “ Rev. Lindsey Hall Ephesians 4:32-5:2 Listen
Shine The Gifts of Christmas: “Hiding Baby Jesus” Rev. Chad Oyer Matthew 7:9-11 Listen
November 16, 2014
Traditional The Church We’re Called To Be: “A Gentleman’s Guide to Killing a Pastor” Rev. Gary Haller Ephesians 4:1-8, 11-16 Listen
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Shine “Long Overdue Messages From The Church: We Need You Rev. Chad Oyer John 17:20-23 Listen
November 9, 2014
Traditional The Church We’re Called To Be: “Rooted and Grounded In Love” Rev. Laurie Haller Ephesians 3:13-21 N/A
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Shine “Long Overdue Messages From The Church: We Miss You Rev. Chad Oyer Philippians 1:1-11 Listen
November 2, 2014
Traditional The Church We’re Called To Be: “Strangers, Aliens, and the Household of God!” Rev. Gary Haller Ephesians 2:11-12 Listen
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Shine “Please Forgive the Church!” Rev. Chad Oyer John 6:66-67 Listen
October 26, 2014
Traditional The Stakes are High: “So Pay It Forward!” Rev. Laurie Haller Luke 19:1-10 Listen
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Shine The Stakes are High: “So Risk It All!” Rev. Gary Haller Matthew 25:14-30 Listen
October 19, 2014
Traditional The Stakes are High: “So Risk It All!” Rev. Gary Haller Matthew 25:14-30 Listen
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Shine The Stakes are High: “The Dos and Don’ts of Money!” Pastor Chad Oyer Matthew 25:14-30 Listen
October 12, 2014
Traditional “The Stakes are High: So Don’t Serve Two Masters” Rev. Laurie Haller Matthew 6:24-34 Listen
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Shine The Stakes are High: “Learn How to be Anxiety-Free and Rich!” Pastor Chad Oyer Matthew 6:24-34 Listen
October 5, 2014
Traditional “The Stakes are High: So Be Ready!” Rev. Gary Haller Matthew 25:1-13 Listen
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Shine The Stakes are High: So Heads-Up!” Pastor Chad Oyer Matthew 25:1-13 Listen
September 28, 2014
Traditional “The Stakes are High: So Surrender!” Rev. Laurie Haller Luke 9:18-27 Listen
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Shine The Stakes are High: So Jesus’ Brother Speaks Up!” Pastor Chad Oyer James 1:1-8,19-23 Listen
September 21, 2014
Traditional “The Stakes are High: So Sow the Good Seed” Rev. Gary Haller Mark 4:1-9 Listen
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Shine The Stakes are High: So Caution, Sow Wisely” Pastor Chad Oyer Mark 4:1-9 Listen
September 14, 2014
Traditional “The Stakes are High: So Move Mountains” Rev. Laurie Haller Matthew 17:14-20 Listen
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Shine “An Extraordinary Welcome” Pastor Chad Oyer Matthew 25:31-46 Listen
September 7, 2014
Traditional “The Stakes are High: So Welcome the Stranger” Rev. Gary Haller Matthew 25:31-46 Listen
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Shine The Stakes are High: So Move Mountains” Rev. Laurie Haller Matthew 17:14-20 Listen
August 31, 2014
Traditional “Where You Go, I Will Go:  Ruth and Naomi Rev. Laurie and Rev. Gary Haller Ruth 1:6-8,16-22 N/A
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Shine “REST” Rev. Lindsey Hall Genesis 2:1-4 Listen
August 24, 2014
Traditional “Laughter and Pain: Sarah and Abraham Rev. Gary and Rev. Laurie Haller Genesis 12:1-20 Listen
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Shine “HELP, We Will Always Need It!”   & Pastor Chad takes the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Pastor Chad Oyer Genesis Listen
 August 17, 2014   
Traditional “Leaders and Liabilities: Moses and Aaron Rev. Gary and Rev. Laurie Haller Exodus 4:10-17, 32:1-35 Listen
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Shine “HELP, Our Family Needs It” Pastor Chad Oyer Genesis 37-50 Listen
 August 10, 2014   
Traditional “Breaking the Mold: Priscilla and Aquila Rev. Laurie and Rev. Gary Haller Acts 18:1-4, 18-28 Listen
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Shine “HELP, Our Relationship Needs It” Pastor Chad Oyer John 2:1-11 Listen
 August 3, 2014   
Traditional “Mary and Martha: The One Needful Thing! Rev. Gary and Laurie Haller Luke 10: 38-42 Listen
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Shine HELP Me To LOVE ___ Again Pastor Chad Oyer Genesis 41-42 Listen
 July 27, 2014   
Traditional “What’s Movement Got To Do With It? Emily Smiley, Duke Intern Exodus 15:20-21 Read
Shine HELP Me To Carry On Pastor Chad Oyer Genesis 45:5-7 Listen
 July 20, 2014   
Traditional “Duets: Jesus and the Disciples Rev. Lindsey Hall Luke 19: 1-10 Listen
Shine HELP: How Long Do I Have To Go Through This? Pastor Chad Oyer Psalm 37:7 Listen
 July 13, 2014   
Traditional “Duets and Duels: Peter and Paul Rev. Laurie and Rev. Gary Haller Acts 15: 1-21 Listen
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Shine HELP: I Need It Pastor Chad Oyer Isaiah 43: 2 Listen
 July 06, 2014   
Traditional Duets: “Friends and Faithfulness: David and Jonathan Rev. Gary Haller 1 Samuel 17:55-18:9 Read
Shine “Discovering Dominion: What Did God Mean?” Emily Smiley, Duke Intern Genesis Read
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 June 29, 2014   
Traditional Duets: The Bane and Blessings of Biblical Relationships: “Brothers and Blessings:  Jacob and Esau” Rev. Laurie Haller Genesis 27: 18-38 Listen
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Shine “What A Ride!” Pastor Chad Oyer Galatians 5: 25 N/A
 June 22, 2014   
Traditional Duets: “The First Tango:  Adam and Eve” Rev. Gary Haller Genesis 3:1-13 Listen
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Shine VBS Sunday Children’s Ministry Team TBA  N/A
 June 15, 2014   
Traditional The Secret of Joy: “I Can Do All Things” Rev. Laurie Haller Philippians 4:10-20 Listen
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Shine Summertime: “S’Mores–When It All Comes Together” Pastor Chad Oyer 1 Corinthians 12 Listen
 June 08, 2014   
Traditional Do You Want to Know a Secret? “Think on These Things!” Rev. Gary Haller Philippians 4:2-9 Listen
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Shine Summertime: The “Fruits of the Holy Spirit” Festival Pastor Chad Oyer Galations 5:22-23 Listen
 June 01, 2014   
Traditional “Overflow” Rev. Lindsey Hall Philippians 1:1-11 Listen
Shine Summertime: “Pools” Pastor Chad Oyer Revelation 3:14-21 Listen
 May 25, 2014   
Traditional The Secret of Joy: “Press On Toward the Goal” Rev. Laurie Haller Philippians 3:12-21 Listen
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Shine Imagine: “The One Thing” Rev. Gary Haller Philippians 3:11-14 Listen
 May 18, 2014   
Traditional Do You Want to Know a Secret?  “I Want to Know Christ” Rev. Gary Haller Philippians 3:4b-11 Listen
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Shine “Imagine That Your Life’s Greatest Adventure is NEXT!” Pastor Chad Oyer TBA Listen
 May 11, 2014   
Traditional The Secret of Joy:  “Life in Excess” Rev. Laurie Haller Philippians 2:1-12 Listen
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Shine Imagine:  “The Best Mother’s Day Gift Ever” Pastor Chad Oyer TBA Listen
 May 4, 2014   
Traditional Do You Want to Know a Secret?  “For Me, To Live is Christ” Rev. Gary Haller Philippians 1:12-14, 20-26 Listen
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Shine “Imagine” Pastor Chad Oyer Psalm 19:1-4, 14 Listen
 April 27, 2014   
Traditional “Confirmands Are Not Fans” Pastor Chad Oyer Matthew 16:24 Listen
Shine “Peace Be With You” Rev. Lindsey Hall John 20:19-31 Listen
 April 20, 2014      Easter Sunday                                The Way
Traditional “Hitting the Sawdust Trail” Rev. Laurie Haller Luke 24: 1-12 Listen
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Shine “Why? Pastor Chad Oyer 1 Corinthians 15: 7 Listen
 April 13, 2014      The Way
Traditional “Skipping Ahead to Easter?” Rev. Gary Haller Mark 11: 1-10 Listen
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Shine “You Are Invited to Celebrate! Pastor Chad Oyer Mark 11 Listen
 April 6, 2014       The Way
Traditional “Fill My Cup, Lord” Rev. Laurie Haller and Rev. Gary Haller Selections From:  John 4 Listen
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Shine “The Less-Thans Pastor Chad Oyer Luke 7 Listen
March 30, 2014   The Way
Traditional “When Jesus Calmed the Sea” Rev. Gary Haller Mark 4: 35-41 Listen
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Shine “Waiting for a Miracle? Celebrating a Miracle? Not Really Thinking about One?” Pastor Chad Oyer Matthew 14: 22-33 Listen
March 23, 2014   The Way
Traditional “The Same but Different” Rev. Laurie Haller Matthew 7: 12, 24-29 Listen
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Shine “As Big As It Gets” Pastor Chad Oyer Matthew 7 Listen
March 16, 2014    The Way
Traditional “The Healing Hands of God” Rev. Lindsey Hall Mark 1: 29-34 Listen
Shine “Healing. Explanation Required Please.” Pastor Chad Oyer Mark 1: 21-28 Listen
March 9, 2014     The Way
Traditional “When Jesus Was Temped” Rev. Gary Haller Matthew 4: 1-11 Listen
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Shine “Relationship Trumps Temptation” Pastor Chad Oyer Matthew 4 Listen
March 2, 2014
Traditional And Now a Word From Our Prophets: “Write the Vision” Rev. Laurie Haller Habakkuk 2: 1-4 Listen
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Shine “Chocolate?” Rev. Lindsey Hall Matthew 4: 1-11 Listen
February 23, 2014
Traditional And Now a Word From Our Prophets: “A New Vision of Shalom” Rev. Gary Haller Jeremiah 6: 1-14 Listen
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Shine “God IS With Us!” Pastor Chad Oyer Jonah 4 Listen
February 16, 2014
Traditional And Now a Word From Our Prophets: “Your Gloria Lives in You Rev. Laurie Haller Isaiah 64:1-9 Listen
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Shine “Red Flag II” Pastor Chad Oyer Jonah 3 Listen
February 9, 2014
Traditional And Now a Word From Our Prophets: “Naaman:  Down by the Riverside” Rev. Gary Haller 2 Kings 5:1, 9-14 Listen
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Shine “Red Flag I” Pastor Chad Oyer Jonah 1-2 Listen
February 2, 2014
Traditional The Golden Rules: “I’m Supposed to do What?” Rev. Lindsey Hall Matthew 5:43-48 ListenRead
Shine “Red Flag” Pastor Chad Oyer Jonah 1 Listen
January 26, 2014
Traditional The Golden Rules: “Loving Differences” Rev. Laurie Haller Matthew 18:15-202 Listen
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Shine “A New Era” Pastor Chad Oyer 1 Samuel 14 Listen
January 19, 2014
Traditional The Golden Rules: “The Other Cheek and the Second Mile!” Rev. Gary Haller Matthew 5:38-42 Listen
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Shine “NEW Paths” Pastor Chad Oyer Acts 28 Listen
January 12, 2014
Traditional The Golden Rules: “How’s Your Sight?” Rev. Laurie Haller Matthew 7:1-5 Listen
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Shine “NEW Heights” Pastor Chad Oyer Genesis 15:5 Listen
January 5, 2014
Traditional The Golden Rules: What Are You “Doing Unto Others”? Rev. Gary Haller Matthew 7:12, 24-29 Listen
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Shine “NEW Passions” Pastor Chad Oyer Revelation 21:5 Listen

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.