May New member s The Briarwood Weekly Briarwood Presbyterian Church 2200 Briarwood Way Birmingham, AL 35243-2923 Ken & Edna Alderman Kathie Norris Frankie & Elizabeth Fievet Terry & Barbara Grill Cayce Bean Chris & Kayla Pinto Address Service Requested { } Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit # 2143 Birmingham, AL W e l c om e Tate Rogers Elizabeth Holmes Morgan Ryan Betsy Baggett I believe summer time is one of the most critical times of the year in the life of a college student because they have the opportunity to invest 2–3 months in intense spiritual growth. The Briarwood College Ministry desires to make the most of this season by seeking to accomplish two main goals. The first is to create an environment for BYG graduating seniors to continue to grow and be equipped spiritually as they transition into their first year of college. The second is to provide an environment for students of spiritual growth and training as they come home in the summer. Last year one rising freshman wrote, “I have so appreciated all of the college events [this summer]. I've been so used to doing stuff with BYG in the summer so it's been great to have somewhere to continue to be fed the Word and have such great community.” This summer our interns Katie Chadwick and Blake Harris and I will seek to achieve these objectives by continuing to invest relationally into the lives of the students. We will also create many opportunities for spiritual growth and training throughout the summer months in the form of weekly events, small groups, and special events. These will include: College Sunday School at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday night meetings in The Barn June 2–Aug. 4, a July 17 Barons game, and a June Service Day to be announced. Please contact me at 776-5302 or [email protected] if you would like more information. If you have a college student in your life, encourage them to get involved this summer and take advantage of this time to grow in Christ and become equipped to impact others for His Kingdom. Max Bunn College Pastor June 1–5 9:00 a.m.–Noon We will be learning all about becoming a new creation in Christ through skits, songs, crafts, and tons of fun! Register online by May 29 at briarwood.org/vbs VBS is free and open to all K5–6th graders in the fall. The VBS offering will support “The Greatest Journey” discipleship program. It costs just $6 per child or $6,000 per community. Our goal is $12,000 to sponsor two communities or 2,000 children! For information, go to thegreatestjourney.org then click “provide materials for children worldwide.” • WE NEED YOU!! 10 VBS shepherds are still needed in rising K5, 1st, 2nd, and 6th. Please email Raleigh Macoy to sign up at [email protected]. • Nursery VBS is in need of a floater to work during this week. Email [email protected] to volunteer. • Preschool VBS/Nursery is open to children of volunteers only. To register, contact Raleigh at [email protected] at or Alison at [email protected] for the link. The Briarwood Weekly May 22, 2015 phone: 205.776.5200 • fax: 205.776.5241 • email: [email protected] • website: briarwood.org LORD’S DAY WORSHIP SERVICES XLX. Matthew in Biblical Perspective The Kingdom of God and the Word of God “The Parable of the Sower, Part 4—The Rocky Soil Hearer” Matthew 13 Dr. Harry L. Reeder III It’s not too LATE! Firm Foundation, Faithful Followers (261 babies loved last week) The church and school offices will be closed on Mon., May 25 for Memorial Day. Officer nominations—Deacon and Elder nominations for the Class of 2018 are being accepted from the congregation during the month of May. Forms are available at the various information stations throughout the church. Nominations deadline is Sun., May 31. Add “the colors” to the Way of the Flags—Dedicate a U.S. flag in memory or honor of someone to be used during our annual Christianity in America Celebration. Deadline is June 7. Go to briarwood.org/flag or go by the Membership Office. Active Duty Military—Help us update our list of members and family members on active duty. Contact Lynn at 776-5387 or [email protected]. by June 7 with name, rank, and branch of service in which you or your family member is currently serving along with their relationship to you. Hear WALES GOEBEL, founder of Sav-a-Life, share at Trailblazer Luncheon Sun., June 14 right after the second service. Hear his amazing life story, his heart for hurting women and how he has helped over 500,000 women to date. Tickets are $8 in Bookstore or at briarwood.org/trailblazers. Benefits Support Our Soldiers Alabama Thy Word Is Truth—Women’s Tuesday Summer Drop-In Bible Studies June 9, 16, 23 and 30 with teachers Kelly Buck, Annette Blake, Jane Harris and Denise Hamilton. Meets at 9:30 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. in A201. Questions? 776-5300 or [email protected]. 7th Annual Briarwood Flea Market—Vendor registration is open. Save your space for this July 24–25 sale by going to briarwood.org/fleamarket. Will benefit Urban Hope Community Church in Fairfield. Contact 776-5311 or [email protected]. Today InPerspective airs weekdays at 1:00, 5:15 and 9:00 p.m. on WLJR, 88.5 FM, and at playwljr.com. The week of May 25 Pastor Reeder and host Tom Lamprecht will discuss “The Issues of Origins” with Ken Ham from Answers in Genesis. Camp Briarwood registration— Spots are available for all six weeks of camp. Visit campbriarwood.org for more information and for a registration form, or call 776-5237. Camp is a great way to help your children make memories this summer that will last for many years to come! Job Openings—1) The Global Missions Ministry seeks a full-time Admin. Assistant to serve our new Missions Pastor, the Global Missions Team, and as office mgr. Send resumes to [email protected]. 2) Part-time Admin. Assistant for Briarwood Intl Outreach—primarily serving international congregations. Send resumes to [email protected]. 3) Foundations Early Learning and Family Center in Fairfield seeks four full-time positions with competitive salaries and some benefits—Program Dir., Admin Coordinator, and (2) 3K teachers. Apply at [email protected]. Faith and Freedom Tour—Join Pastor Reeder and Dr. Peter Lillback for a tour of historic Gettysburg and Philadelphia, July 14–18, sponsored by Westminster Theological Seminary. Deepen your knowledge of divine providence as we ponder the importance of Christian faith in our national heritage. Call 215-572-3816 or visit briarwood.org/travel. Briarwood B-mail—Remember, you can read B-mail online anytime at briarwood.org/b-mail. Theological Training—BTS is now accepting registrations for the summer semester. Earn a degree or audit a class for your personal enrichment. Classes begin June 1. Distance education courses are available for seminary credit or personal use. Call 776-5650 or visit birminghamseminary.org for more information. Check out the listing of all S.S. classes for the summer. Find it at the info stations around the church and online at briarwood.org/ss. Mercy Ministry The Mercy Committee was approached by a couple through Rev. Frank Barker as they were on the verge of seeing their house go into foreclosure. After working with the couple and the loan company, the Mercy Ministry not only helped them keep their home, but will be helping them move forward through our New Focus program. Thank you for enabling us to assist this family through the Giving of Alms. Chris & Mary Granberry Washington Cosmo & Susette Tomaselli Brian & Abbey Harper Church Resource Campus Outreach Ministries Romania Brazil Byron &&Kim Johnson Nathan Sarah McIntosh Campus Outreach Outreach Campus Georgia Alabama Alex &&Lena Travinkov Tamas Zsofia Heizer CampusResource Crusade Ministries for Christ Church Ukraine Hungary Bob & Becky McPherson Allen McCammon Cru Deacon Alabama Briarwood TUESDAY Jay & Cindy Jackson Elbert & Karen McGowan Wales Goebel Reformed Univ. Fellowship Alabama Mississippi MONDAY Chris & Mary Granberry serve with Sacred Road Ministries in Washington State on the Yakama reservation. Pray as they equip the Yakama children and young adults through discipleship. Pray that the power of the gospel will transform their community and raise up a generation of hope. SUNDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Bobby David & Lydia Katie Taylor Hamlett Campus Inland Mission Outreach Thailand Africa or call 776-5238 byRequired Tuesday atat noon. Reservations SupportOurSoldiersAlabama.org or call 995-8020 Missions Prayer Focus Chuck Powell Briarwood Elder Jack Clete& &Sheri Karen McGill Hux Cru Apologetics Resource Ctr. Florida Alabama For reservations, $25visit orbriarwood.org/dinner $300/table of eight Serving in the Nursery – Sun., May 24 Summer Nursery Sunday school teachers needed for a 3-year-old class. We have everything you will need! Contact Claudia Powell at [email protected] if you are interested or have any questions. Bobby Welch Briarwood Elder Congressman Gary Palmer XV. Timeless Truth for Timely Topics in Biblical Perspective What Does the Bible Say? “Passover to Lord’s Supper to Marriage Supper of the Lamb” Revelation 19 Dr. Harry L. Reeder III Ladies, learn all about essential oils on Sat., May 30 at 1:00 p.m. at the New Direction Ministry in Fairfield with Jenny Basselin from Young Living. RSVP at [email protected]. Also, volunteers are needed during the summer months…we’re open Wed.–Sat. from 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. • Our love and sympathy to Keith Russell, Brad Russell and families on the death of their son and brother, Keith Russell, on May 12; to Donna Gilmore, Sam Gilmore and family on the death of her father, Bobby Butler, on May 13; to Linda Mace, Ann Mace, Jane Mace and family on the death of their mother and grandmother, Frances Marshall, on May 14; to Sonya Stallings, Jake Stallings, Kit Stallings, Ben Stallings, Mary Stallings and family on the death of their father and grandfather, Leroy Buice, on May 17; and to Claude Deprine and family on the death of his sister, Susan Hansen, on May 18. Green Salad, Garlic Roll, ~ Featured Guest ~ Dessert Sunday Evening – 6:00 p.m. Graduates and Career—Memorial Day Beach Retreat May 23–26 with Benny Parks as the guest speaker. For more information or to register, visit briarwoodgc.org. • We rejoice with Zac and Lauren Chandler on the birth of their son, Noah Chandler, on May 15 and with grandparents Larry and Kelley Chandler, May 28 . 6:00 P.M. Fellowship Hall Lasagna, Steamed Broccoli, MidWeek Dinner Mar. 25 Paul Claire Hudson Joe &Medlock SIM Deacon Thailand Briarwood THURSDAY Sunday Night for Children—Rising K5–1st grade meet in M111 for ABC Memory with Cindy Reeder and Abby Lieb. Rising 2nd–6th grade meet in the Gym for a lesson and games with Pastor John and Jake Stallings. Family Album Memorial Day Dinner Sunday Morning – 8:00 and 10 :55 a.m. John Shannon Bentley McDougal Elder Briarwood Briarwood Deacon Jim Blackmon David Snoddy Elder Briarwood Briarwood Deacon WEDNESDAY The sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated in the evening service on Sun., May 24. Members of the congregation are invited to prepare their hearts to receive Communion. An alms offering for the Mercy Ministry will be received. Brad ScottTaylor Hannah Hispanic Pastor Leadership Team Leadership Briarwood Team Shepherd’s Urban Hope Fold Ministry Church Community
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