Countdown to Christmas
Women's Ministry  |  November 20 *

Women join us at 9:30 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall as we prepare our hearts for the Christmas season. Speaker Ashley McMakin, owner of Ashley Mac’s, will share with us her story of faith and how she prepares her heart for Christmas. Nursery will be available by registration at briarwood.org/nursery.

Tickets are $20 in the Bookstore or at briarwood.org/women.

 

 

 

Service of Thanksgiving
Worship Service  |  November 24 *

Come Sunday, November 24 at 6:00 p.m. for a service of praise and thanksgiving. Members of the congregation will have an opportunity to reflect on their thankfulness to the Lord at the conclusion of the worship service.

 

 

 

 

"O, Come Let Us Adore Him"
The Briarwood Ballet |  December 8

Join the Briarwood Ballet Sunday, December 8 at 6:00 p.m. in the Worship Center, as they lead us in worship this Advent season with their presentation of “O, Come Let Us Adore Him”

More details online at briarwood.org/ballet.

 

 

 

Walk Through Nativity
Advent at Briarwood | December 11–13

Each Advent season Briarwood presents a gift to our community with the Walk Through Nativity. Hundreds of Briarwood members come together to depict the birth and life of our Lord in 13 biblical scenes with narrated drama using live actors and animals (including a camel!) Won’t you plan on joining us this year? Each night, Wednesday through Friday, come anytime between 6:45 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. and take this easy, 1/4-mile stroll that is wheelchair and stroller-friendly.

Over 750 volunteer actors, costumers, parking attendants, scene-builders, and greeters are needed for this year’s Walk Through. Sign up online at briarwood.org/nativity.

 

Briarwood Christmas Festival
“Hallelujah! Hope in Christ” | December 15

Come experience Advent through the musical and dramatic presentation of “Hallelujah! Hope in Christ.” This gift of talents features the Briarwood Sanctuary Choir and the Festival Orchestra and guests, the Birmingham Boys Choir and The Briarwood Ballet.

This event is completely free and open to the public.

 

 

 

Christmas Eve Services
December 24

Join us this Christmas Eve for two Family Candlelight Services at 5:00 & 7:00 p.m. At 11:00 p.m. we will partake in the Lord’s Supper with a Candlelight Communion Service.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Fall Studies & Classes

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MidWeek at Briarwood
Church Wide  |  September 4 – November 13 *

Wednesday night dinners, classes and activities for the entire family. Join us for our dinner in the Fellowship Hall each Wednesday evening from 5:15–6:30 p.m. Classes and activities start at 6:30 p.m.

Sign up for dinners, nursery and classes at briarwood.org/midweek.

 

 

 

Women’s Fall Studies
Beginning September 3.

Women, pick from six available classes meeting Monday–Thursday. See class topics, teachers, and additional information at briarwood.org/women. Nursery is available upon reservation at briarwood.org/nursery.

 

 

 

 

Men’s Fall Studies
Beginning September 9.

Mondays at 6:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall, Tuesdays at 11:45 at Cajun Seafood House, and Fridays at 6:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. See class topics, teachers, and additional information at briarwood.org/men.

 

 

 

 

Children Wednesday Nights
Beginning September 4 at 6:30 p.m.

Children K4–3rd grade will meet in the Children’s Auditorium for CONNECT and 4th–6th grade in the Church Gym for IGNITE. Contact Jake Stallings at 205-776-5305.

 

 

 

 

 

Children’s Choirs — Beginning September 8.

Our Children’s Choirs (preschool and elementary-age children) meet on Sunday evenings during the worship hour at 6:15 p.m. For more information, please contact Shanna Phillips at 205-222-1062.

 

 

 

 

 

Youth Sunday Night D-Groups — Beginning September 8 from 6:00–7:30 p.m. at The Barn.

All 7th – 12th graders are invited to come for discipleship groups with their peers. For information, contact Kristin Smith at k.smith@briarwood.org.

 

 

 

 

 

Youth Wednesday Nights
Beginning September 4.

Students meet at 5:30 p.m. at The Barn for dinner. Raiders (7th–8th graders) meet 6:30–8:00 p.m. BYG (9th–12th graders) meet 7:00–8:30 p.m. For information, contact Kristin Smith at k.smith@briarwood.org.