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SANCTITY OF LIFE SUNDAY
Briarwood will observe Sanctity of Life Sunday this Sunday, January 17. Because of COVID restrictions, our Ministry Partners who usually join us that day will not be able to attend in person. You are invited to visit their websites for more information by clicking here, and please join us for worship, either in person or by radio or internet.
Birmingham Prayer Vigil and Witness For Life—Sat., Jan. 16, 10:45 a.m. at Planned Parenthood (1019 1st Ave North). Rain or shine; families welcome! Go to birminghammarchforlife.com for more information.
DIAPER/WIPE DRIVE
As part of Sanctity of Life Sunday, our Fostering Hope and Mercy Ministries will host a Diaper and Wipe Drive this Sunday, January 17. The drive will benefit the Ministry of Bundles of Hope, for parents who are fostering children. Please place diapers and baby wipes behind your vehicle as you go into worship to be picked up by our deacons.
WOMEN’S SPRING STUDIES
Ladies, you are invited to join in on one or more of the eight studies which have just begun: The prophets Elijah and Elisha, Mark, Esther, Proverbs, Pilgrim’s Progress, Loving God with All My Heart, Kay Arthur’s Finding Hope When Life Seems Dark, and Nancy Guthrie’s The Son of David. Click here to see details and to sign up for the class(es) you would like.
MEN’S WINTER/SPRING STUDIES
Men there are four studies from which to choose, just getting underway. Subjects include the Gospel of Mark, the Book of Proverbs, the Westminster Confession of Faith, or Heaven by Randy Alcorn. Some studies are Zoom only, and others offer an in-person opportunity. All require registration. Click here now to see the schedule and to register.
INTERIM MINISTRY/WORSHIP PLAN E
Briarwood has now resumed in-person evening worship at 6:00 p.m. Sunday. This Sunday, Pastor Reeder resumes his series on Eternity in Biblical Perspective. The service is also available livestreamed. Additionally, the Briarwood Christian Bookstore and Church Library are open Sunday mornings. Click here for more information.
THE APOSTLES’ CREED SERIES
Pastor Reeder’s recently completed 20-sermon series on The Apostles’ Creed is now available in this 20-CD compilation at the Briarwood Christian Bookstore. You may pick up a copy in person on Sunday mornings, or click here to order yours online. Add this series on this historic creed to your library!
THE PRAISE TEAM NEEDS YOU!
The Music and Worship Ministry is looking for additional singers, as well as players
for drums, bass guitar, electric guitar and synthesizer for the Praise Team. Please
reach out to Ben Lashley at blashley@briarwood.org for more information.
COMMUNITY FOOD DRIVE
The Briarwood Community Food Drive continues, and the Mercy Ministry and Christian Service Mission is most grateful for your support since last spring. The need still exists, so please continue to bring non-perishable foods to the marked trailer now located in Parking Lot B, Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., and Sundays 7:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
WORSHIP CENTER ROOFING PROJECT
We are in the process of replacing the Worship Center Roofing System. Join us in prayer for the safety of the workers and the quality of workmanship. For your protection please do not enter the fenced areas, and your patience during this season of renovation to our Worship Center is appreciated.
LINKS TO IMPORTANT CURRENT INFORMATION
Here are helpful links to facilitate our gathered worship, community outreach, online worship, teaching and communicating:
Interim Worship/Ministry Plan E
Watching and Listening to Online Resources