Please remember to bring your loose change to add to the offering this Sunday, October 8 for Hunger Sunday. For checks and bills, use an offering envelope and mark the Hunger line. You can also donate online by clicking the button below or by mailing a check to the church for “Hunger.” Your donations go to Hunger Ministry, which disperses funds to local agencies providing hunger relief in our community.

We will not meet for dinner on October 8 for Sunday Dinner due to the Rummage Sale. Sunday Dinner will resume next Sunday, October 15 at 6:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.

Join us on Sunday, October 8, at 10:30 a.m. (between worship services) as we dedicate to the glory of God Pettibone Plaza, in memory of Bill Pettibone Jr., and the Kinetic Art piece in memory of Rev. Barbara Lewis -Lakin.

Bill Pettibone Jr. managed the constructing of the Christian Life Center in 2003. In addition, he and his wife, Jane, have been active in many ministries and mission projects in their more than 50 years as members of Birmingham First. Pettibone Plaza is part of our prayer walk, A Quiet Way, and is located at the southeast end of the Christian Life Center facing the parking lot.

Rev. Barbara Lewis-Lakin was an ordained elder in the Michigan Conference and a pastoral psychotherapist with Samaritan Counseling Center of Southeast Michigan. In retirement she attended Birmingham First and was a blessing to many. The kinetic art is given in Barbara's memory by her friends in the Spot O' Tea book club. Barbara is the late spouse of Rev. Shawn Lewis-Lakin.

Donate:

Easy Drive-Thru Curbside Drop-Off. No Truck Pickup for this sale.

Sunday, October 8 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Monday, October 9 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Volunteer:

To volunteer for fun &fellowship, October 8-13 please contact Jane Carvell by email or phone, [email protected], 248-379-2662. Volunteers must be church members or be sponsored by a church member. Sunday-Friday--morning, afternoon and evening shifts available.

Shop:

Wednesday, October 11 from1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Regular price) then from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (50% off & $10 Bag)

Did you ever wonder how the church went from gathering in houses to what we have now? In this class we will look at the history of the church from its birth at Pentecost to present day including the Protestant Reformation, the birth of Methodism, and more. Join Rev. Susie Hierholzer for this 5-week experience that will impact your faith in a positive way. Click the button below to register or for more information.

High School students are invited to attend a trip to Three Cedars Farm in Northville. Click the button below to register to attend, or to volunteer as a chaperone.

Please join Merry Mates for a catered dinner Friday, October 20. The Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue, Jr. will be our speaker and discuss plans for his Liberia school. Merry Mates is a social group for singles and couples in their 60's-90's who enjoy a catered dinner, fellowship and an informative program. For a reservation call Sharon or Bob Pierce at 248-364-4438 by Sunday evening, October 15. We gather in Thomas Parlor at 5:30 p.m., dinner is at 6:00 p.m., and the program follows at 6:45 p.m. Our cost is $20 per person payable upon arrival. Please join us. We welcome guests and new faces! 

You are invited to a breakfast the Baldwin Center will be holding on Wednesday, October 18 at Birmingham First. The purpose of the breakfast is to reconnect with existing and new supporters post-Covid, and to share what’s happening at the Baldwin Center. It is hopeful the information shared will provide a new, or renewed excitement for supporters to help the Baldwin Center fulfill their mission to feed, clothe, educate and empower.

The Baldwin Center needs to raise at least $600,000 per year to support their much-needed programs in the community. The Center depends on supporters to assist through donations of funds, goods and services, or as volunteers. There will be an ask and information at the end of the presentation inviting you to support the Baldwin Center. The Breakfast is free of charge. If you are interested in attending please contact Bob Feldmaier at [email protected]. 

Special Traffic Notice from our First Kids Preschool

For the safety of our First Kids, the East side entrance off of West Maple will be closed during morning drop-off between 8:45a.m.-9:30 a.m. during the week (M-F) for Preschool. This entrance will continue to be closed until May 2024 during these days/times. Everyone should enter the church off of Pleasant Street.

Newspapers Needed

The preschool is in need of newspapers to prepare the classrooms for the Rummage Sale. A bin for collecting the newspapers will be inside the main entrance of the church.