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Announcements
We’re delighted you are worshipping with us today. The entire Briarwood family is eager
to greet you, answer any questions you may have and minister to you in any way. After
the service, please stop by the foyer so that we may offer you a small gift to acknowledge
your presence with us. I pray that this morning’s worship will be all about Him and not
about us, and that it will draw you close to the Lord of the universe.
For Christ, His Cross and His Crown,
Harry L. Reeder III, Pastor/Teacher
Calendar of the Week
For a full listing of calendar events, visit our website at briarwood.org/calendar.
* Nursery provided - please call for weekday reservations, 776-5214.
Special needs care available - call June Cork, 776-5291.
SUNDAY
MONDAY
6:30
* 8:00
* 8:00
* 9:30
* 10:55
* 10:55
1:30
* 6:00
a.m.
a.m.
a.m.
a.m.
a.m.
a.m.
p.m.
p.m.
Sunrise Service - Parking Lot A or Chapel
Morning Worship Service - Worship Center
Intercessory Prayer - Prayer Room
Sunday School for all ages
Morning Worship Service - Worship Center
Intercessory Prayer - Prayer Room
Japanese Worship Service - G101
Saviour: A Modern Oratorio - Worship Center
6:30 a.m. Men of the Covenant Bible Study - FH-E&F
9:30 a.m. L.O.V.E. Ministry - Flower Room
6:15 p.m. CMMA Couples - Walkers’
TUESDAY
* 9:30 a.m.
6:30 p.m.
Women of the Covenant Bible Studies
CMMA Singles - Simpsons’
WEDNESDAY
6:15
9:45
10:00
5:30
* 6:30
6:30
7:00
Barbara Barker’s Bible Study - G101
CMMA Side-by-Side - Caroline House
Dr. Barker’s Bible Study - A201
Fellowship Dinner - FH
MidWeek Classes and Activities for all ages
Raiders Rally - The Barn
BYG @ The Barn - The Barn
a.m.
a.m.
a.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
THURSDAY * 8:30 a.m.
* 9:30 a.m.
* 9:30 a.m.
* 9:30 a.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Women on a Mission to Fairfield - Admin. Lobby
WOC Precept Bible Study: Revelation - A205
Prayer for Our Nation Group - W203
WOC Thursday Bible Fellowship - G101
WOC Precept Bible Study: Revelation - E008
Bible Study at the Barkers’ - 3181 Dolly Ridge Dr.
No activities
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
7:00 a.m.
Men’s Prayer Breakfasts - Barkers’, Thomases’
All 12th grade church members—By tomorrow, Mon., Apr. 6 let us know your full name,
your school, and your plans following graduation so we can effectively recognize and
minister to you. Contact the Student Ministries at 776-5269 or [email protected].
Briarwood College Seniors—By tomorrow, Mon., Apr. 6 contact us with your full name,
school and degree if you are graduating this spring or summer or know a member who
is. We want to recognize our graduates’ achievements. Contact Meagan at 776-5269 or
[email protected].
Graduating from college? The Briarwood Fellows program trains recent college graduates
to reach and impact the marketplace and public arena for Christ through paid
marketplace internships, biblical worldview discipleship and leadership training.
Apply online at briarwoodfellows.org.
Thursday Precept Classes—Join the 11-week Bible study on Revelation beginning Apr. 9
from 9:30–11:30 a.m. in A205 or 6:30–8:30 p.m. in E008. Buy workbooks ($25) in the
Women’s Ministry office or in class. Register at briarwood.org/women.
New Direction Ministry “Proverbs 31” event—at the Bargain Shop in Fairfield, Sat.,
Apr. 11 from 1:00–3:00 p.m. Includes fun items to purchase, and a devotional, crafts,
and refreshments! Contact [email protected].
The Church Revitalization Ministry Prayer Team will gather for prayer in W202 on
Sun., Apr. 12 at 5:00 p.m. All are welcome.
John Croyle will speak at the Trailblazer Breakfast Seminar on Tues., Apr. 14 at 9:00 a.m.
in the FH, sharing grandparenting ideas. $5 tickets at briarwood.org/trailblazers or in
the Bookstore.
Passport to Purity—Informational meeting for 4th–6th grade parents on Wed., Apr. 15
at 6:30 p.m. in M213. John and Deb Evans will help you prepare for conversations
concerning topics like peer pressure, physical changes and purity. Call 776-5181.
Pastor Reeder’s Second Q&A session on eschatology (end times) will be in the Chapel at
6:30 p.m. on Apr. 29, following our last MidWeek dinner.
Nursery Families…we are now on Facebook! Like our page and be sure to hover over the
button and click to get notifications. We have also added Instagram—follow our page.
Christian Medical Ministry—Children’s vitamins without iron are needed for our
Dominican Republic mission trip. Drop off by Wed., Apr. 8. Call CMMA at 776-5470.
VBS Nursery needs—Donate cardboard rolls from paper towels for a Nursery VBS craft.
You can deliver them to a box in the Mailroom.
BCS has limited space availability in K4 and K5 fall classes. Contact Kelly Mooney,
Admissions Dir., at [email protected] for further information or 776-5812.
Summer Drawing Classes for rising 3rd grade–adults June 15–19 and July 13–17 in the
BCS Art Room. Cost $50/week. For registration and supply list, call Jo Anne Young
at 967-8677.
Job Opening—Part-time admin. assistant for Briarwood Intl Outreach—primarily serving
international congregations. Send inquiries and resumes to [email protected].
Today InPerspective airs weekdays at 1:00, 5:15 and 9:00 p.m. on WLJR, 88.5 FM, and
email: [email protected] • website: briarwood.org
2200 Briarwood Way • Birmingham, Alabama 35243 • 205-776-5200
at playwljr.com. The week of Apr. 6 Pastor Reeder and host Tom Lamprecht will first
discuss Indiana’s religious freedom law then later in the week, the doctrine of hell.
Celebration of Worship
The Choral Anthem of Worship
“I’ve Just Seen Jesus” (Gaither/Daniels)
Chancel Choir with Larnelle Harris and Audrey Jowers, soloists
*The Confession of Truth
*The Hymn of Christ’s Triumph
Resurrection Sabbath
Morning Services of Divine Worship - April 5, 2015 Dr. Harry L. Reeder III, Pastor/Teacher
Rev. Daniel Cason, Pianist
Rev. Clay Campbell, Minister of Worship
Mr. Hunter Goff, Organist
Please adjust all electronic devices so as not to interrupt the service.
The Gathering
of
God’s People
“I will tell of Your name to my brothers; in the midst of the congregation I will sing Your praise.” Hebrews 2:12
The Call to Worship and Preparation from the Psalms
The Prelude and Time of Meditation and Confession
“Te Deum March”( Charpentier)
Andrew Adair, trumpet
O God Most High, most glorious, the thought of Your infinite love cheers me, for I am toiling,
troubled and distressed, but You are forever at perfect peace. Your power knows no bounds, Your
goodness no measure. You bring order out of confusion, and my defeats are Your victories: The
Lord God omnipotent reigns! I come to You as a sinner with cares and sorrows, to leave every
concern entirely to You, every sin calling for Christ’s precious blood; revive deep spirituality in my
heart; let me live near the great Shepherd, hear His voice, know its tones, follow its calls. Grant
to me to know that I truly live only when I live to You, that all else is vanity. Your presence
alone can make me holy, devout, strong and joyful.
adapted from The Valley of Vision
The Invocation
The Proclamation
of
God’s Word
…and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God... Ephesians 6:17
†*The
Reading of God’s Word from the New Testament
Luke 24:36–49
The Exposition of God’s Word Pastor Reeder
VIII. Thy Word Is Truth in Biblical Perspective
The Supremacy and Sufficiency of God’s Word
“What Does the Son of God Say about the Word of God?—‘It Is Fulfilled’”
Luke 24:36–49
The Consecration
of
God’s People
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I Corinthians 1:3
*The Pastoral Benediction
*The Congregational Affirmation
The Postlude
“Alleluia, Alleluia” Hymn 215 v. 2
“Trumpet Voluntary on Resurrection Tune” (Barr)
* The congregation is requested to stand if able.
† K4–3rd grade dismiss to the Children’s Auditorium for Children’s Worship.
Following the 8:00 service, Children’s Worship participants will be escorted to their Sunday School rooms.
Following the 10:55 service, please pick up K4–3rd grade children in the Children’s Auditorium.
Large-print copies of the Order of Worship and audio receivers for the hearing impaired are available at
the Information Center. The 8:00 a.m. service is also “signed” each week in the Worship Center.
Both Sunday morning services are broadcast live on WLJR 88.5 FM, and the
10:55 service video is available online at briarwood.org/livetv.
Texts used with permission granted through CCLI License agreement 124545.
Scripture quotations are from the Holy Bible, English Standard Version.
The Gospel Word of Salvation
The Worship of God Through Song
“Amen” (Traditional)
Chancel Choir with Larnelle Harris, soloist
*The Greeting of Grace and Peace
*The Hymn of Ascents
The Petitioning
“Crown Him with Many Crowns” Hymn 234
*The Prayer of Illumination
Worship Leaders
Mr. Bruce Stallings, Executive Pastor Mark 16:1–7
“Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” Hymn 217
of
God’s Providence
They will call upon My name, and I will answer them. Zechariah 13:9
The Pastoral Prayer of Intercession and Thanksgiving
Fellowship of Worship
The Evening Service of Divine Worship – 6:00 p.m.
Prayers and Praises
Praise the Lord! He is not here, for He has risen, as He said. (Matthew 28:6) And behold Jesus
met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came up and took hold of His feet and worshipped Him.
(Matthew 28:9) Blessed be the Name of our risen Lord!
Please be in prayer for Christians to stay brave and strong, remembering our First Love,
Jesus, and seeking His face above all.
Missions Prayer Focus—Hungary. Pray for Luke Stannard who serves with Cru. Pray for
the students in Hungary to follow God and to deny the trend of their culture. Pray that
the beginning of a student-led movement would continue to develop and strengthen.
“Continue steadfastly in prayer...” Colossians 4:2a
Opportunities for Ministry and Growth
Come take part in the Christian Life & Witness Course presented by The Billy Graham
Evangelistic Association at Briarwood Apr. 13, 20 and 27 in the Worship Center. This
evangelism training is in preparation for Franklin Graham’s Festival of Hope, coming
Aug. 14–16 to Bartow Arena. Details at briarwood.org/evangelism.
Start saving your canned goods for the Mercy Ministry Canned Food Drive to support
Daniel Cason Ministries Sun., Apr. 19. That day, leave bags of canned food behind your
car for the food-drive team to pick up during the morning church services.
Are you willing to show the love of Christ at Vacation Bible School, June 1–5 this
year? Classroom shepherds are needed! Check out all the opportunities to volunteer at
briarwood.org/vbsstaff. Grab a friend and shepherd a Nursery VBS class—click on the
VBS volunteer link on the website at briarwood.org/nursery to see the Nursery needs.
Our Church Family
Duty Elders for Anointing Services: Class of 2017
Serving in the Nursery today: Homestead
Hospitalized: Margaret Adams, Flory Ruiz, Jim Griffin, Doyle Moore
Our love and sympathy to Jane Foster and family on the death of her brother,
Jim Rynearson, on Mar. 29.
The flowers in the Worship Center are given to the glory of God in memory of Bob
Parks from wife Ann and family.
Sing praises to the LORD, for He has done gloriously; let this be made known in all the earth. Isaiah 12:5
Your pocket change is used monthly by the Executive Mercy Committee to distribute
food to those in need. Please continue to deposit your change in the wall containers
around the church. Coin canisters are also available at the Altadena House to collect
your change at home.
The Bringing of God’s Tithes and Our Offerings
II Corinthians 9:7
Each one must give as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion,
for God loves a cheerful giver.
Mark your calendar for the Church Picnic on Sun., Apr. 26 at 3:00 p.m. This annual
event is fun for the whole family…bluegrass, inflatables, volleyball and more, followed by
a barbeque dinner from Full Moon. See briarwood.org/picnic for details.
The Adoration
of
God’s Glory
Briarwood
Presbyterian Church PCA
The Lord’s Day Morning, April 5, 2015
Resurrection Sabbath
Dr. Harry L. Reeder III
VIII. Thy Word Is Truth in Biblical Perspective
The Supremacy and Sufficiency of God’s Word
“What Does the Son of God Say about the Word of God?—‘It Is Fulfilled’”
Luke 24:36–49 (page 885 in the ESV pew Bible)
Introduction/Review:
The First Lord’s Day
The First Lord’s Day Sermon
Life Takeaway