Worship Information for Sunday
10:00 a.m. in-person & online

Sunday, August 9
You go on ahead without me, I'll catch up!, Matthew 14:22-33
Rev. Bob Fuchs, guest preacher
As followers of Jesus, there are times where we are sent out in His name with a specific goal.  We get so caught up in reaching the goal that when challenges arise, we try to overcome them by ourselves, with our strength and persistence.  We may forget why we were sent and by whom. Today's scripture reminds us we need to turn to God, in prayer and worship, trusting in His presence and power.

About Pastor Bob: We are pleased to welcome Rev. Bob Fuchs as our guest preacher. Pastor Bob is a retired Licensed Local Pastor who faithfully served as Lead Pastor of Downriver Church in Taylor and as Associate and Campus Pastor at First United Methodist Church in Brighton and Whitmore Lake. He and his wife, Sue, now worship at Brighton First. Pastor Bob has a special connection to our congregation. His daughter, Katie Ostberg, and her family are active members of Birmingham First and faithfully serve in, and belong to, our Children and Family Ministries. We are grateful to welcome Rev. Fuchs to our pulpit and look forward to the message he will share with us. 
Altar Flowers  
The Altar Flowers are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Pat Jennings, whose Celebration of Life service was this past Wednesday, August 5.
 
Mission Candle  
The Mission Candle is lit to the glory of God and in gratitude for the Birmingham & Berkley First Nurses Ministry, who faithfully share their gifts through compassionate care, wellness ministries, and service to our congregation.
NURSERY CARE at 10:00 a.m.
Infants – 4-years-old

Sunday School Schedule at 10:00 a.m.
August 9, 16 and 23 -One Room Sunday School in the Children's Center**
August 30-Family Worship*

*Family Worship-this is where your children worship in the sanctuary with their parents/family. Sunday School will be paused on this date.
**Summer Sunday School- Children 3 years- 5th grade attend a one-room Sunday School in the Children's Center.

Nursery Care ages birth- 4 years is available every Sunday.

Middle & High School
The PIT in the CLC at 10:00 a.m.
Holy Communion
On Sunday, September 6 we will share in Holy Communion during both worship services. All are invited to the table. If you worship online and would like to participate, have bread or crackers and juice available.  If you cannot make it to worship, or would like to deliver to someone who may be homebound, you can pick up communion elements at the Welcome Desk during regular business hours.

Coming Up...

Sunday, August 16
Jesus Crumbs, Matthew 15:21-28 (Gospel Lectionary Passage)
Rev. Elizabeth Hurd preaching
A Canaanite woman begs Jesus for help, and he first denies her. She persists, saying she would settle for even the crumbs of what Jesus offers. This story reminds us there are people who hunger for the love and goodness of Jesus. Will we make them settle for merely crumbs, or will we open the doors wide, pull up a chair, and welcome them to the table?

Sunday, August 23
Here I Am, Lord, Romans 12:1-8
Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue, Jr. preaching
In his epistle to the Romans, the Apostle Paul encourages new converts to offer themselves to God with true Christian worship, not as isolated religious ritual, but the radical offering of everyday life to God, embodied by transformation of the mind, deep personal humility, and the active, collaborative use of unique spiritual gifts within the church community. This collaborative interplay of personal piety and social holiness ultimately yields the witness and impact the world desperately needs today.

Sunday, August 31
Sincere Love, Romans 12:9-21
Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue, Jr. preaching
The primary message of Romans 12:9-21 is that genuine, active Christian love is the practical outworking of the Gospel. This is not a passive sentiment, but a tough, demanding lifestyle of sincerity, service, and radical goodwill toward both friends and enemies. This sermon calls on all disciples to make love come true in everyday life so that the world may be transformed.