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Briarwood WeeklyTHE
2200 Briarwood Way Birmingham, AL 35243205.776.5200 • [email protected] briarwood.org
• august 24, 2018 •
MERCY MINISTRY Canned Food & Diaper/Wipe
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Pathways to LearningJoin us this Fall Semester!
Classes begins Sept. 4
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One generation will commend your works to one another. They will tell of your mighty acts. Psalm 145:4
I hated singing when I was a child. No amount of guilt or corporal persuasion was going to get me up in front of people singing! That was a problem because my father was a minister. But he was a genius when it came to inspiring a kid to do something he didn’t want to do. He knew how to stir a child’s soul. He knew . . . the
power of bribery! “If you sing in the children’s choir, Johnny, I will take you out for a McDonald’s hamburger.” I was on the platform faster than you could shout, “Amen!”
When my father did that, he knew he was encouraging me to do something of Kingdom value. He knew that singing in worship at a young age would instill a big love for worship in a little heart. That’s what had happened to him, my grandfather and great grandfather—three generations of singing worship-lovers from childhood.
Our children’s choirs begin anew on Sunday evening, September 9. Lots of kids don’t like to do things initially, and that’s okay—don’t force them. Encourage them with a little bribery, if necessary. We are all about a joyful, worshipful time for all our children, regardless of their musical ability. And once your child attends, I can pretty much guarantee that he or she will thrive in the environment that our choir staff fosters. They will love singing in the worship services, preparing for Christmas, preparing for the spring musical, and just having a whole bunch of fun!!
Please do not hesitate to ask questions of our Children’s Director, Shanna Phillips, or me. You can email me at [email protected] or call my cell at 704-280-4703.
John HainesWorship Pastor
Sunday Morning - 8:00 and 10:55 a.m.XXII. I Peter in Biblical Perspective
The Elect in the Exile“The Sojourner’s Journey–Submission, Part 3”
I Peter 3:1–7Dr. Harry L. Reeder III
Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m.VI. Habakkuk in Biblical Perspective
A Prophet and His Conversation with God“A Psalm of Praise and Prayer, Part 2”
Habakkuk 3Dr. Harry L. Reeder I
Serving in the NurserySun., Aug. 26
Discovery
Pray for Moe and Git Montenegro who minister to college students through Campus Outreach activities in Thailand. Pray that God would draw them to Himself and remove the obstacles that keep non-believers from hearing the gospel. Also pray for their team as they work to unite efforts in reaching the lost and for physical and spiritual health.
Amy Baxter Campus Outreach • Alabama
Jan Bearden Wales Goebel Ministries • Alabama
Anthony & Amber Elswick Mission to the World • Nicaragua
Norman & Julie Beck MTW • North Carolina
John & Tathiana Elam Campus Outreach • Brazil
John Evans Children’s Pastor • Leadership Team
Shepherd’s Fold
Aug 25
Aug 26
Aug 27
Aug 28
Aug 29
Aug 30
Lord’s Day Worship Services
Prayer FocusMoe & Git Montenegro
Campus OutreachKhon Kaen, Thailand
Aug 24
Neil ClayBriarwood Elder
Stephen HodgesBriarwood Deacon
Nate Duncan Briarwood Deacon
Daniel MorganBriarwood Deacon
Jack & Amy Baker FCA • Alabama
Erin Duncan Campus Outreach • Australia
Chris & Cary Drinkard Campus Outreach • Philippines
The Briarwood Choir Wants YOU! Come to the choir loft any Wed. at 6:30 p.m., or attend Singing School any Wed. from 7:00–7:30 p.m. in the Choir Room. No obligation to join, just come and check it out!The Men of the Covenant is looking for men who love Christ and want to lead other men through discipleship. If you are interested in a simple way to disciple other men, contact Eric Reebals about being a table leader at one of our fall studies at [email protected] or 776-5338.“Prelude to Precept” Introductory Class • Thurs., Aug. 30 in G101 at 9:30 a.m. This free class will provide instruction on how to study the Bible inductively. Class designed for new Precept students, but all are welcome. Don’t forget—bring your Romans workbook and your Bible. Romans books available in the Women’s Ministry Office. Friendship Partners • Apply for the fall semester of students and scholars arriving at UAB and Jeff State. If you are interested in learning more, you are invited to an information meeting on Aug. 28 at the Caroline House from 6:30–8:00 p.m. For details, contact Laura Danner at [email protected] or 776-5343.GriefShare begins Wed., Sept. 5 from 6:30–8:00 p.m. in W202. If you or someone you know is adjusting to the death of a loved one, come to this 13-session class.Counseling in the Local Church begins Wed., Sept. 5 at 6:30 p.m. in A209. This course, taught by Dr. Stephen Cloud, builds your knowledge to conduct more effective personal ministry whether over the fence, over coffee, or in church. Contact 776-5227 or [email protected] for details.Worship Service Prayer Time • Drop in any Sunday you can in the Prayer Room during the 8:00 a.m. or 10:55 a.m. Worship Service to pray for the Worship Service, the health of our church and revival in each of our hearts.Briarwood Christian School • Consider Christian education for your child. Email Kelly Mooney at [email protected] or go to briarwoodchristianschool.org for information.
Briarwood FamiliesWe rejoice with Andrew and Laura Wilder on the birth of their daughter, Mary Elisabeth Catherine ‘Betsie’, on Aug. 13; and with Paul and Carrie Bush on the birth of their daughter, Gabrielle Anne, on Aug. 14.
Thank You, Briarwood! Your generous donations last Sunday provided a pallet of diapers for the diaper
bank through Fostering Hope Ministry.
Children’s Choirs Resume • Sun., Sept. 9 from 6:15–7:15 p.m. Join us as we “make a joyful noise” to our Lord! Register today at briarwood.org/childrenschoirs. Contact Shanna Phillips 776-5353 for information.Host Homes Needed • Have an extra bedroom and want to make an impact on a future leader? The Briarwood Fellows is in need of host families for the incoming class of fellows. Contact Seth at [email protected]’s Meeting for the Children’s Communicant Class • Sun., Sept. 9. Pray and discuss with your child about going through the class and becoming a communing member. Fall Class begins Sept. 30. For info and to sign-up your child, call Page Dollar at 776-5526.Trail Life Open House and Lego Derby • Mon., Sep. 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Church Gym. Parents meet troop leaders while boys build and race Lego Derby cars. Trail Life is a Christ-centered, character-building outdoor adventure program for boys ages 5–18. Visit Facebook.com/TLAL254/events.Dr. Frank Barker now on iTunes • Hear online our Founding Pastor’s expositional teachings on books of the Bible. Just search “Dr. Frank Barker” on iTunes and subscribe to receive additional teachings as added.Forgiven and Set Free • Free, confidential and caring small group Bible study for post-abortive women. Every woman who has had an abortion will benefit from this study. Contact Heather Payne at 578-2022 for details.Crown Ministry • You can learn to be a good financial stewardship. Join a new group beginning Sept. 5. Contact [email protected] to register. Book cost is $30 for single and $50 for couple.
MOMMY & MEfor ages 18–36 mos.
Session 1: September 11 – October 30Session 2: January 15 – March 12
Tuesdays 9:15–10:00 a.m.
Briarwood Ballet776-5284 • briarwood.org/balletclasses
See what’s coming to Briarwood at a glance. Signup for once-a-week emails at briarwood.org/b-mailsignup.Job Openings (more at briarwood.org/employment):National and Urban Ministries. Seeking a Briarwood member for a part-time admin assistant position. Knowledge of MS Office is necessary. Email Heather McDougall at [email protected] with résumé or inquiries. Admin Assistant for Church Revitalization Ministry. This 28-hour per week position requires proficient knowledge of MS Office, strong communication skills, event planning, and financial record keeping. Send résumé to Bryan Wintersteen at [email protected] of New Direction Ministry Thrift Store. The Mercy Ministry seeks a Briarwood member to serve in this part-time position in Fairfield. Candidates should have a heart for gospel ministry, an aptitude for retail management, and an ability to recruit volunteers. Email résumé to Chris Thompson at [email protected]. Extension Campus Dir. for Christian Medical Ministry. Full-time position working under Exec. Dir. of CMMA to direct expansion of the ministry to other campuses in Ala., as well as participate in the ministry at UAB. Seeking a self-starter with prior ministry experience and know how to develop/lead teams and disciple others. Contact Bobby Parks at [email protected] or call 776-5470.Junior High Ministry Director. Full-time position working under the Youth Pastor to include programming, personal ministry, volunteer recruiting and developing, assisting parents, discipling and shepherding students. Send résumé to [email protected] or call 776-5269.National Missions Pastor. Seeking an experienced pastoral leader for the revitalization of churches. He will lead Briarwood’s National Missions, Church Revitalization, and Church Planting teams and will be ordained or ordainable in the PCA. Inquire with résumé to Heather McDougall at [email protected] or 776-5279.Women’s Ministry Admin Assistant. The Women’s Ministry is seeking a Briarwood member to work part-time alongside our Women’s Ministry Director. Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office is required. Send résumé to Leigh Ann Reese at [email protected] and Career Ministry Women’s Coordinator. Full-time position requiring the ability to shepherd and disciple young single adult women. Submit résumé and get details by emailing Page Dollar at [email protected] and Worship Ministry Admin Assistant. Part-time position for a Briarwood member. Good working knowledge of MS Office software needed. For details and to apply, email Leigh Ann Reese at [email protected]: Teaching and other Positions. Descriptions and application info at briarwoodchristianschool.org/employment.See details on other positions and how to apply by going online to briarwood.org/employment.
