Upcoming Conference
"Our Strong Foundation"
Global Ministries Conference | February 23 – March 2 *
This year’s 60th Annual Global Ministries Conference will focus on “Our Strong Foundation” in the Lord. Our speaker will be Dr. Stafford Carson and we will hear and learn from our supported global ministry partners. We need your help hosting missionary families!
Learn more at briarwood.org/gmc
Upcoming Events
MidWeek at Briarwood
Wednesday Nights at Briarwood | January 8–April 9
Wednesday night dinners, classes and activities for the entire family. Join us for dinner in the Fellowship Hall on Wednesdays from 5:15–6:30 p.m. Classes and activities start at 6:30 p.m.
Find information and register for dinners at briarwood.org/midweek.
Women’s In-Town Retreat
Women’s Ministry | January 31–February 1
Ladies, join us for the In-town Retreat “By Design: The One Thread of Scripture.” Our keynote speaker will be Meaghan May. Registration is $55 per person through January 26 at 5:00 pm.
Register at briarwood.org/women.
Chainsaw Training
Local Mobilization Ministry | February 8, 2025
If you are interested in serving with the Disaster Response team in the area of tree removal and using a chainsaw, please join us for a one-day training on February 8 from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm. Training will start in Fellowship Hall A at 8:00 am. We will spend the first couple of hours in the classroom and then have hands-on training on how to use a chainsaw safely and efficiently.
Click here to sign up for this training
Our Strong Foundation
Global Ministries Conference | February 23 – March 2 *
This year’s 60th Annual Global Ministries Conference will focus on “Our Strong Foundation” in the Lord. Our speaker will be Dr. Stafford Carson and we will hear and learn from our supported global ministry partners. We need your help hosting missionary families!
See how you can help at briarwood.org/gmc.
GLOW: Go Light Our World!
Children’s Global Ministries Conference | February 23–26 *
During the Global Ministries Conference, children will have the opportunity to hear from Ministry Partners from all around the world. There will be plenty of fun, games, trivia and music each night along with great missions teaching. Bring your child to the Children’s Auditorium Sunday night through Wednesday night. No registrations are required.
Faith Promise Sunday
Global Ministries Conference | March 2 *
During the Morning Worship Services, we will have the opportunity to place our Faith Promise Pledges at the feet of our ministry partners as they prepare to go back out into the world to spread the gospel and make disciples. Be in prayer, asking the Lord what He would have you pledge by faith to the Global Missions Fund. Return Sunday evening as we close out the conference in worship and hear the report of our Faith Promise giving.
Spring Studies & Classes
MidWeek at Briarwood
Church Wide | January 8 – April 9
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 Spring Studies
Beginning January 6.
Women, pick from 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 Spring Studies
Beginning January 6.
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 January 8 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 — Children's Sunday Nights.
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 January 19
All 7th – 12th graders are invited to come from 6:00–7:30 p.m. at The Barn for discipleship groups with their peers. For information, contact Kristin Smith at k.smith@briarwood.org.
Youth Wednesday Nights
Beginning January 8.
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.
For additional information: Briarwood B-Mail
For more opportunities, announcements and ministry highlights go to briarwood.org/bmail