Special Events

EVERY MEMBER COMMITMENT

November 1–15 is EMC season at Briarwood. November 1 we will hear from the Stewardship Education Committee and Ministry Partners about how the Lord is using your tithe to do His work. November 8 Briarwood members will have the opportunity to make their committment known for 2021, and November 15 those who have not contacted the church will be contacted. Click here for more details and information.

Now through Sunday, Nov. 22

Calling Briarwood to engage in persistent and protractive prayer along with periods of fasting for 70 days. Click here to see the calendar and prayer focuses.

ANGEL TREE

Each year, Briarwood joins with Prison Fellowship to support Angel Tree, which enables children of prisoners to receive Christmas gifts. This year’s Angel Trees will be in the Bookstore and Chapel Hallways November 8 and 15, enabling you to take your Angel request on those dates and return your gifts by November 22. You may also buy an Angel Tree gift online now, by clicking here. Give an innocent child a wonderful Christmas memory!

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

This year, you can pack a shoebox for a needy child either in person or online! In person, pick up your shoebox this Sunday in the Ministries and Chapel Lobbies, and return them by November 15 to the Children’s Auditorium Hallway. Click here now to build your shoebox online. Help a child experience the love of Christ this holiday season!

CHRISTMAS AT THE CAROLINE HOUSE

Ladies, you’re invited to take a tour of the Caroline House, decorated for Christmas, November 16–20. Half-hour tours will be conducted each day from 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Each tour is limited to 10 people, so you’ll need to reserve your $5 tickets online to save your space. Hurry! Space is limited…click here for more information and to get your tickets.

DRIVE THROUGH NATIVITY

Mark your calendar now for December 9–11, and the Briarwood Drive Through Nativity. From 6:45–8:45 p.m. each night, load up your vehicle and come see the birth, life and death of Christ depicted in 9 live scenes, including live animals (with a camel) and narration. Click here for more details and information.

CHRISTMAS “HALLELUJAH” CONCERT

The Briarwood Music and Drama Ministries will present our annual Christmas Concert Sunday, December 20 at 6:00 p.m. With favorites like “Breath of Heaven” and “In the First Light” along with choruses from Messiah and more. Live actors will depict the message in the music. Watch for details to come!