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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.

Welcome, Rev. Bob Fuchs 
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.  

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 30
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.