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• February 2, 2018 •Briarwood WeeklyTHE
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Therefore, having this ministry by the mercy of God, we do not lose heart. (II Corinthians 4:1)
A mother and her 33-year-old daughter attended our New Focus Class several years ago. From that day forward, they both developed a good relationship with our people involved with different aspects of the Mercy Ministry. The mom even spent time as a volunteer at the New Direction Ministry Thrift Store.
Last November, she called me to tell me she was in Cooper Green Hospital. Once a week she would call and we would pray together. Over the next several weeks, she began to decline and then went to be with her Savior after Christmas. The daughter contacted us with a need to help with the cost of the funeral. The Mercy Deacons chose to join with another church to assist with the funeral expenses. The daughter, her brother and her aunt came to talk with me in my office. During our discussion, the Bridge to Life was presented. I was amazed to watch the Holy Spirit bring both the daughter and the son to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ!
God, in His mercy, commissions us to share the Good News, and thus be used by Him to call people to salvation. I am so amazed how our deeds of mercy open a wide door for the presentation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ! By the way…the mom’s prayers were answered.
As we read in II Corinthians, all these things keep us from “losing heart.”
Chris ThompsonMercy Ministry Pastor
Prayer FocusDiscovery Clubs
Alabama
Feb 2
Dick Chenoweth Briarwood Elder
Bryant MooreBriarwood Deacon
Todd CarlisleBriarwood Elder
Mark ThompsonBriarwood Deacon
Pray for the Birmingham Discovery Clubs’ after-school Bible clubs that help children learn the love of Christ while developing character. These afternoon encounters bring change to the community with fun, safe and inspirational activities. Pray for the staff, volunteers and the children they serve.
John and Jan Sherard Cru • South Carolina
Moe & Git Montenegro Campus Outreach • Thailand
Larry and Rita Sherbondy Navigators • Pennsylvania
Elise Montgomery Presb. Evangelistic Fellowship • Ireland
Wes and Nancy Simmons RUF • Alabama
Carl & Kathy Most Caribbean Ministry Association • Cuba
Pat Singletary Navigators • Alabama
Tammy Murden Navigators • U.S./Intl
Seongmin Im Korean Pastor • Leadership Team
Christian Service Mission
Feb 3
Feb 4
Feb 5
Feb 6
Feb 7
Feb 8
Lord’s Day Worship Services
Sunday Morning - 8:00 and 10:55 a.m.VIII. L.E.A.D. in Biblical Perspective
Lifestyle of Evangelism and Discipleship“Lessons on Evangelism from the Parable of the Lost Coin”
Luke 15:8–10Dr. Harry L. Reeder III
Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m.IX. L.E.A.D. in Biblical Perspective
Lifestyle of Evangelism and Discipleship“Building Bridges – #3: Hospitality Evangelism”
Hebrews 13:1, 2Dr. Harry L. Reeder III
Serving in the Nursery Sun., Feb. 4 – Family Life
Forgiven and Set Free • A post-abortion Bible study for women. Free, caring and confidential. Small groups are forming in February. Contact Heather Payne at 578-2022.Church Revitalization Ministry Prayer • Sun., Feb. 4 at 5:00 p.m. in W202 All are welcome to gather for prayer.Baptism: Why? What? Who? How? • Wed., Feb. 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the Bride’s Room. This class is for anyone.
TRAILBLAZERS Breakfast Seminar • Come and hear our Youth Pastor, Jay Shaw tell the story of the Barn and how God is equipping our students for ministry. Enjoy breakfast Tues., Feb. 6 from 9:00–10:00 a.m. at the Barn. Tickets $5 in Bookstore or at briarwood.org/trailblazers. Pastor’s Inquirers’ Class for newcomers and prospective members begins Feb. 11. It includes two Sunday morning classes (Feb. 11 and 18), Wed. night (Feb. 14), weekend class (Sat. morning, Feb. 17) and a luncheon (Mar. 4–for those joining). Attending does not obligate you to join. For info or to sign up, call 776-5208 or email [email protected] Soccer • Sign-up is open for boys and girls, ages 5–14. Registration forms on kiosks around the church, online at briarwoodsoccer.com or call 776-5114.
Christian Medical Ministry Mission Trip Needs • Donations of ibuprofen (adult, children’s and infant) and acetaminophen for a medical trip to the Dominican Republic needed. Contact CMMA with questions at 776-5470.Online Sermon Notes • Use the Briarwood App’s sermon notes feature to enhance your worship experience. You can add your own notes to the Pastor’s notes already there!
Forgiven and Set Free • A post-abortion Bible study for women. Free, caring and confidential. Small groups are forming in February. Contact Heather Payne at 578-2022.Church Revitalization Ministry Prayer • Sun., Feb. 4 at 5:00 p.m. in W202 All are welcome to gather for prayer.Baptism: Why? What? Who? How? • Wed., Feb. 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the Bride’s Room. This class is for anyone.
TRAILBLAZERS Breakfast Seminar • Come and hear our Youth Pastor, Jay Shaw tell the story of the Barn and how God is equipping our students for ministry. Enjoy breakfast Tues., Feb. 6 from 9:00–10:00 a.m. at the Barn. Tickets $5 in Bookstore or at briarwood.org/trailblazers. Pastor’s Inquirers’ Class for newcomers and prospective members begins Feb. 11. It includes two Sunday morning classes (Feb. 11 and 18), Wed. night (Feb. 14), weekend class (Sat. morning, Feb. 17) and a luncheon (Mar. 4–for those joining). Attending does not obligate you to join. For info or to sign up, call 776-5208 or email [email protected] Soccer • Sign-up is open for boys and girls, ages 5–14. Registration forms on kiosks around the church, online at briarwoodsoccer.com or call 776-5114.
Christian Medical Ministry Mission Trip Needs • Donations of ibuprofen (adult, children’s and infant) and acetaminophen for a medical trip to the Dominican Republic needed. Contact CMMA with questions at 776-5470.Online Sermon Notes • Use the Briarwood App’s sermon notes feature to enhance your worship experience. You can add your own notes to the Pastor’s notes already there!
Briarwood Families• We rejoice with Paul and Lacey Silvey on the birth
of their son, Hadden James, on Jan. 24.
• Our love and sympathy to Carol, Jonathan and
Anna-Marie Hostettler and family on the death
of their mother and grandmother, Persephone
Papadenis, on Jan. 24; to Michael Jarrett and family
on the death of his mother, Josephine Jarrett, on
Jan. 26; to Bonnie Richards and family on the death
of her mother, Bonnie Hogan, also on Jan. 26; to Ed
Chan and family on the death of his sister, Lucia Ho,
on Jan. 27; and to Betty Jane Snuggs, Emily Neel
and family on the death of their husband and father,
member Milner Snuggs, also on Jan. 27.
Updates from Around the World • Check out the missions blog at theworldforhim.org for urban, national and global updates from our partner missionaries.Missionary “Favorite Things” Goodie Bags • Pamper our 24 missionary women attending the upcoming Global Ministry Conference. Bring cute dish towels, spices, note cards, manicure items, lotions, lip balms, bookstore gift certificates or other “favorites” they would enjoy. Drop off at the Women’s Ministry office by Tues, Feb. 20. Please, NO hotel samples or used items.Women’s Missionary Coffee • Tues., Feb. 27 at 9:30 a.m. in the FH. Come and enjoy light refreshments, prayer, music and a word from our visiting missionary ladies. If interested in attending, email [email protected]. Nursery by reservation only at briarwood.org/nursery. All ladies welcome.Briarwood App • The church’s app has been downloaded over 4,600 times! Have you added it to your phone or tablet? Just search “briarwoodpca” in your app store. Current Job Openings:Assistant to the Nursery Director. Part-time position for a Briarwood member. If you are organized and love children, this job is for you! If interested, contact Alison Craig at [email protected] or call 776-5214.Children’s Program Coordinator. Full-time Children’s Ministry. The Coordinator should have strong leadership skills; be personally engaged and involved in the programs for children; able to recruit, motivate and equip others in this programming area of Children’s ministry. Send résumé to Page Dollar at [email protected] of Birmingham Theological Seminary (BTS). Briarwood seeks a new President of BTS with a heart for its mission to provide sound biblical and practical theological training, gifted in vision casting, a proven fundraiser, and an effective recruiter. Send résumé to Amy Lattner at [email protected] Christian School Superintendent. Seeking a committed Christian leader to effectively lead our faculty to embrace the school’s mission. Master’s degree requiredBriarwood Christian School Director of Accounting. Full-time, includes benefits. For information on BCS positions, visit briarwoodchristianschool.org/employment.See details on additional positions and how to apply by going online to briarwood.org/employment.
Updates from Around the World • Check out the missions blog at theworldforhim.org for urban, national and global updates from our partner missionaries.Missionary “Favorite Things” Goodie Bags • Pamper our 24 missionary women attending the upcoming Global Ministry Conference. Bring cute dish towels, spices, note cards, manicure items, lotions, lip balms, bookstore gift certificates or other “favorites” they would enjoy. Drop off at the Women’s Ministry office by Tues, Feb. 20. Please, NO hotel samples or used items.Women’s Missionary Coffee • Tues., Feb. 27 at 9:30 a.m. in the FH. Come and enjoy light refreshments, prayer, music and a word from our visiting missionary ladies. If interested in attending, email [email protected]. Nursery by reservation only at briarwood.org/nursery. All ladies welcome.Briarwood App • The church’s app has been downloaded over 4,600 times! Have you added it to your phone or tablet? Just search “briarwoodpca” in your app store. Current Job Openings:Assistant to the Nursery Director. Part-time position for a Briarwood member. If you are organized and love children, this job is for you! If interested, contact Alison Craig at [email protected] or call 776-5214.Children’s Program Coordinator. Full-time Children’s Ministry. The Coordinator should have strong leadership skills; be personally engaged and involved in the programs for children; able to recruit, motivate and equip others in this programming area of Children’s ministry. Send résumé to Page Dollar at [email protected] of Birmingham Theological Seminary (BTS). Briarwood seeks a new President of BTS with a heart for its mission to provide sound biblical and practical theological training, gifted in vision casting, a proven fundraiser, and an effective recruiter. Send résumé to Amy Lattner at [email protected] Christian School Superintendent. Seeking a committed Christian leader to effectively lead our faculty to embrace the school’s mission. Master’s degree requiredBriarwood Christian School Director of Accounting. Full-time, includes benefits. For information on BCS positions, visit briarwoodchristianschool.org/employment.See details on additional positions and how to apply by going online to briarwood.org/employment.
February 7 Dinner Menu Meat Loaf, Honey BBQ Chicken, Mac ‘n’ Cheese,
Green Bean Casserole, Salad, Roll, DessertFor reservations,visit briarwood.org/dinner
or call 776-5238 by Tuesday at noon.
UNTIL HE RETURNSBriarwood College Missions Conference
February 23–25Join us for a weekend of challenging teaching from
missionaries around the world. Hear what God is doing to make His name great among the nations and how
you can be a part of it. Register online at briarwood.org/college.
• Host a College Student • Campus Outreach and the Briarwood College Ministry need help hosting students for the College Missions Conference. If you can house students Fri., Feb. 23– Sun., Feb. 25, contact Amy Baxter at 776-5512 or