For Christ, His Cross and His Crown,

Harry L. Reeder III, Pastor/Teacher

We’re delighted you are worshipping with us today. The entire Briarwood family is eager to greet you, answer any questions you may have and minister to you in any way. After the service, please stop by the foyer so that we may offer you a small gift to acknowledge your presence with us. I pray that this morning’s worship will be all about Him and not about us, and that it will draw you close to the Lord of the universe.

Announcements

For God’s glory,we are committed to equipping

Christians to worship God and to

reach Birmingham to reach the world for Christ.

P r e s b y t e r i a n C h u r c h , P C A

Welcome these new members, joining today: Charles Alderman, Bethany Blount, Bobby and Meredith Hulsey, Kreg Keiffer, Elaine McGavin, Jessica Merkle, John and Devin Pond, Claire Roebuck, Meredith Stanley, Stephen and Ginger Steiner, Wes and Kitty Taylor; Daniel and Carrie White, Rushing Watson.

Pastor Reeder’s Blog—Read the pastor’s response to last summer’s Revoice Conference held in St. Louis, now available at briarwood.org/pastorsblog.

Church Revitalization Ministry Prayer—All are invited to gather for prayer tonight at 5:00 p.m. in W202.

Ministry Volunteers Needed—Oct. 18 from 9:00 a.m.–noon in A105-A&B. Give your gift of time by assisting with an all-church mail-out. If you are interested, contact Catherine at 776-5205 or crussell@briarwood.org.

WOC Worship Night—Oct. 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel. Make plans to join us for this evening of worship through music and the Word.

WOC Single Ladies (20–years–old and up)—Mark your calendar for our next Titus 2 Night, on Oct. 29, focusing on ministering to our single women of all ages. See briarwood.org/women for more information.

Briarwood’s Trail Life Troop—On Sat., Nov. 3 our Trailmen will pack and box 10,000 nutritious and easy-to-prepare meals for distribution to the hungry, here locally and in Haiti. Go to briarwood.org/traillife now to help in this effort.

Christmas at the Caroline House will be held Nov. 13–14. Tickets are now on sale in the Bookstore and online. See briarwood.org/cch for more details.

Ministry opportunity—Travel Mon., Nov. 26 by bus to Operation Christmas Child in Atlanta to assist in preparing shoeboxes for needy children. Cost $40/person. Email sjohnston@briarwood.org for reservations.

UAB students—Do you have a heart for proclaiming Christ to the nations? We need leaders in our student organization—Briarwood International Outreach! Contact Grace Tang, student president, at 567-9612 or yawen@uab.edu.

Flower Guild needs you! If you like to arrange flowers, we would love to have you be a part of the Flower Guild. Call or text Dean Hodge for information at 205-919-2723.

Drivers needed—Briarwood International Outreach needs help to take UAB international students to and from Wal-Mart on the 2nd and/or 4th Saturday every month. If interested in helping, contact Shawn Brower at 776-5404 or sbrower@briarwood.org.

Travel with Pastor Reeder—Come to the Chapel Sun., Oct. 28 after the evening service to hear about the next Christian Discipleship tour to Greece: Travels of Paul, July 27–Aug. 6, 2019. Contact Amy Lattner at 776-5364 with questions.

Mongolia Mission Trip—Donate your unused but working iPads, iPhones, tablets, (Mac or Android), and Windows laptops to the Missions Office for this upcoming trip.

Let’s Go Fishing! The pond located across from the Youth Barn is overstocked, and Briarwood members are invited to come fish during a special open fishing season, Oct. 13–31. Get details at briarwood.org/pond.

Job Openings—See a complete listing with details at briarwood.org/employment.Jr. High Ministry Staff. Seeking a female to shepherd and disciple our Junior High

school girls through personal ministry and recruiting and training volunteers. Will work under the Junior High Director and with other youth staff. Call the Briarwood Student Ministry at 776-5269, or send résumé to jshaw@briarwood.org.

College Women’s Coordinator. Full-time ministry staff position requiring the ability to shepherd, disciple, and connect with college-aged women. Please submit résumé to Rachel Laster at rlaster@briarwood.org or contact her for more information.

Calendar of the Week

email: info@briarwood.org — website: briarwood.org 2200 Briarwood Way — Birmingham, Alabama 35243 — 205-776-5200

For a full listing of calendar events, visit our website at briarwood.org/calendar.

* Nursery provided - please make weekday reservations at briarwood.org/nursery. Special needs care available - call June Cork, 776-5291.

SUNDAY

THURSDAY

SATURDAY

FRIDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

MONDAY

* 8:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service - Worship Center* 8:00 a.m. Intercessory Prayer - Prayer Room * 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages* 10:55 a.m. Morning Worship Service - Worship Center* 10:55 a.m. Intercessory Prayer - Prayer Room 1:30 p.m. Japanese Worship Service - G101 5:00 p.m. Youth Worship Choir - Choir Room* 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship - Worship Center 6:00 p.m. BYG/Raiders D-Groups - The Barn 6:30 a.m. Men of the Covenant Bible Study - FH-E&F 9:30 a.m. L.O.V.E. Ministry - Flower Room* 9:30 a.m. WOC Study: Isaiah - M200 6:15 p.m. CMMA Couples - Walkers’

* 9:30 a.m. WOC Bible Studies - G101; FH-A 11:45 a.m. MOC Study - Cajun Seafood House (2531 Rocky Ridge Rd) 6:30 p.m. CMMA Singles - Simpsons’ 6:15 p.m. WOC Study: Job - G101A 6:30 p.m. WOC Study - M200 10:00 a.m. Dr. Barker’s Bible Study - A105 5:00 p.m. Singing School - Choir Room 5:15 p.m. Fellowship Dinner - FH* 6:30 p.m. MidWeek Classes and Activities for all ages 6:30 p.m. Raiders@The Barn - The Barn 7:00 p.m. BYG@The Barn - The Barn

* 9:30 a.m. WOC Bible Studies - G101; FH-A 9:30 a.m. Prayer for Our Nation - Women: Prayer Rm/Men: M200 7:00 p.m. Barker Bible Study - Cahaba Ridge (3090 Healthy Way) 6:30 a.m. MOC Bible Study - FH-F 7:00 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfasts - Giddens’, Thomases’

Duty Elders for Anointing Services: Class of 2019

Serving in the Nursery today: In One Accord, Growing in Grace

Hospitalized: Barbara Wood, Nancy Turnage, Captain John Mansfield, Caleb Wilson,

Linda Sitton, Beth McRae

Our love and sympathy to Shelle and Ashton Henderson and family on the death of their

brother and uncle, Donald Knight, on Sept. 28; to Barney McIntire and family on the

death of his mother, Mary Crane Carpenter, on Sept. 28; to Ann Leopard and family on

the death of her husband, member Tom Leopard, on Sept. 29; to Duane, Jessica, Erin,

Rachel, Emily, Ryan, Jaime, Sarah and Michael Pritchett and family on the death of their

mother and grandmother, Carolyn Pritchett, on Sept. 29; to Mike Trettel and family on

the death of his father, Otto Trettel, on Sept. 30; and to Karen, Matt, and Bryant Wood

and family on the death of their mother and grandmother, member Ann Moss, on Oct. 1.

The flowers in the Worship Center Lobby are given to the glory of God in memory of

Tom Leopard from his wife, Ann and family.

Praise the Lord. I delight to do Your will, O my God, Your law is within my heart. (Psalm 40:8)

Pray for those in government positions who make decisions on our behalf and for each

of them to have wisdom.

Missions Prayer Focus—Pray for the Embers to a Flame conference Nov. 15–17, in

Houston, Texas. May the Lord bring many church leaders to study God’s Word and

embrace His blueprint for strong, spiritually healthy churches. (The flag of Texas is

displayed in today’s service.)

Make plans to attend the National Ministry Conference “Should Not I Have

Compassion for That Great City?” on Oct. 21–22. Our keynote speaker will be Phil

Tuttle, who will be joined by 15 Ministry Partners from around the country. For more

details, go to briarwood.org/nmc.

Children, youth, and adults with special needs want to get to know you! Volunteers

are needed during Sunday services and other events. Special Connections training will

be Mon., Oct. 15 from 6:30–8:00 p.m. in G101A. RSVP to June Cork at 776-5291 or

jcork@briarwood.org.

Join us to pray for our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ during the Persecuted

Church Prayer time Sun., Oct. 14 at 5:00 p.m. in G103. All are welcome.

Opportunities for Ministry and Growth

Our Church Family

Prayers and PraisesThe Choral Offering of Worship “God Moves in a Mysterious Way” (arr. Berg)

*The Confession of Truth Matthew 10:16–20

*The Singing of Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs “Speak, O Lord”

The ProclamaTion of God’s Word…for I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of God. Acts 20:27

*The Prayer of Illumination

*†The New Testament Reading I Peter 3:13–17

The Exposition of God’s Word Pastor ReederXXVII. I Peter in Biblical Perspective

The Elect in the Exile“An Unwanted but Effective Gospel Platform–Part 2”

I Peter 3:13–17

The consecraTion of God’s PeoPle…that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 15:6

*The Pastoral Benediction

*The Congregational Affirmation “The Doxology with Alleluias”

The Postlude “Rondeau” (Mouret)

* The congregation is requested to stand, if able.

† K4–3rd grade dismiss to the Children’s Auditorium for Children’s Worship.Following the 8:00 service, Children’s Worship participants will be escorted to their Sunday School rooms.

Following the 10:55 service, please pick up K4–3rd grade children in the Children’s Auditorium.

A Prayer Team is available following both morning services just to the right of the pulpit platform. Large-print copies of the Order of Worship and audio receivers for the hearing impaired are available at

the Information Center. The 8:00 a.m. service is also “signed” each week in the Worship Center. Both Sunday morning services are broadcast live on WLJR 88.5 FM, and the

10:55 a.m. service video is also available online at briarwood.org/livetv.

Texts used with permission granted through CCLI License agreement 124545.Scripture quotations are from the Holy Bible, English Standard Version.

Celebration of Worship

“Continue steadfastly in prayer...” Colossians 4:2a

L.E.A.D.Morning SErvicES of DivinE WorShip - October 7, 2018

Worship LeadersDr. Harry L. Reeder III, Pastor/Teacher

Mr. Bruce Stallings, Executive Pastor Rev. Daniel Cason, Pianist

Dr. John Haines, Worship Pastor Mr. Hunter Goff, Organist

Please adjust all electronic devices so as not to interrupt the service.

The GaTherinG of God’s PeoPleI have told the glad news of deliverance in the great congregation... Psalm 40:9

The Call to Worship and Preparation from the Psalms

The Prelude and Time of Meditation and Confession “His Eye Is on the Sparrow” (Gabriel)

O God, Whose will conquers all, there is no comfort in anything apart from enjoying You and being engaged in Your service; You are all in all! I am well pleased with Your will, for You are infinitely wise and cannot lead me astray, as I am in danger of doing on my own. I know that You are the author and finisher of faith, that the whole work of redemption is Yours alone, that every good work or thought found in me is the effect of Your power and grace, that Your sole motive in working in me is to cause me to work and to will for Your good pleasure.

adapted from The Valley of Vision

The Invocation

The Gospel Word of Salvation

The Receiving of New Members (10:55 a.m.)

The Sacrament of Baptism

*The Greeting of Grace and Peace

*The Hymn of Ascents ”O Church, Arise” (Getty)

The PeTiTioninG of God’s ProvidenceThe Lord is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous. Proverbs 15:29

The Pastoral Prayer of Intercession

The adoraTion of God’s GloryOh sing to the Lord a new song, for He has done marvelous things! Psalm 98:1a

The Presentation and Consecration of God’s Tithe and Our Offerings The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. II Corinthians 9:6

ThE EvEning SErvicE of DivinE WorShip - 6:00 p.M.

XVIII. L.E.A.D. in Biblical PerspectiveLifestyle of Evangelism and Discipleship

“Hindrance #4—Overcoming the Lack of Power”Ephesians 6:19

Dr. Harry L. Reeder III

Fellowship of Believers

Duty Elders for Anointing Services: Class of 2019

Serving in the Nursery today: In One Accord, Growing in Grace

Hospitalized: Barbara Wood, Nancy Turnage, Captain John Mansfield, Caleb Wilson,

Linda Sitton, Beth McRae

Our love and sympathy to Shelle and Ashton Henderson and family on the death of their

brother and uncle, Donald Knight, on Sept. 28; to Barney McIntire and family on the

death of his mother, Mary Crane Carpenter, on Sept. 28; to Ann Leopard and family on

the death of her husband, member Tom Leopard, on Sept. 29; to Duane, Jessica, Erin,

Rachel, Emily, Ryan, Jaime, Sarah and Michael Pritchett and family on the death of their

mother and grandmother, Carolyn Pritchett, on Sept. 29; to Mike Trettel and family on

the death of his father, Otto Trettel, on Sept. 30; and to Karen, Matt, and Bryant Wood

and family on the death of their mother and grandmother, member Ann Moss, on Oct. 1.

The flowers in the Worship Center Lobby are given to the glory of God in memory of

Tom Leopard from his wife, Ann and family.

Praise the Lord. I delight to do Your will, O my God, Your law is within my heart. (Psalm 40:8)

Pray for those in government positions who make decisions on our behalf and for each

of them to have wisdom.

Missions Prayer Focus—Pray for the Embers to a Flame conference Nov. 15–17, in

Houston, Texas. May the Lord bring many church leaders to study God’s Word and

embrace His blueprint for strong, spiritually healthy churches. (The flag of Texas is

displayed in today’s service.)

Make plans to attend the National Ministry Conference “Should Not I Have

Compassion for That Great City?” on Oct. 21–22. Our keynote speaker will be Phil

Tuttle, who will be joined by 15 Ministry Partners from around the country. For more

details, go to briarwood.org/nmc.

Children, youth, and adults with special needs want to get to know you! Volunteers

are needed during Sunday services and other events. Special Connections training will

be Mon., Oct. 15 from 6:30–8:00 p.m. in G101A. RSVP to June Cork at 776-5291 or

jcork@briarwood.org.

Join us to pray for our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ during the Persecuted

Church Prayer time Sun., Oct. 14 at 5:00 p.m. in G103. All are welcome.

Opportunities for Ministry and Growth

Our Church Family

Prayers and PraisesThe Choral Offering of Worship “God Moves in a Mysterious Way” (arr. Berg)

*The Confession of Truth Matthew 10:16–20

*The Singing of Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs “Speak, O Lord”

The ProclamaTion of God’s Word…for I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of God. Acts 20:27

*The Prayer of Illumination

*†The New Testament Reading I Peter 3:13–17

The Exposition of God’s Word Pastor ReederXXVII. I Peter in Biblical Perspective

The Elect in the Exile“An Unwanted but Effective Gospel Platform–Part 2”

I Peter 3:13–17

The consecraTion of God’s PeoPle…that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 15:6

*The Pastoral Benediction

*The Congregational Affirmation “The Doxology with Alleluias”

The Postlude “Rondeau” (Mouret)

* The congregation is requested to stand, if able.

† K4–3rd grade dismiss to the Children’s Auditorium for Children’s Worship.Following the 8:00 service, Children’s Worship participants will be escorted to their Sunday School rooms.

Following the 10:55 service, please pick up K4–3rd grade children in the Children’s Auditorium.

A Prayer Team is available following both morning services just to the right of the pulpit platform. Large-print copies of the Order of Worship and audio receivers for the hearing impaired are available at

the Information Center. The 8:00 a.m. service is also “signed” each week in the Worship Center. Both Sunday morning services are broadcast live on WLJR 88.5 FM, and the

10:55 a.m. service video is also available online at briarwood.org/livetv.

Texts used with permission granted through CCLI License agreement 124545.Scripture quotations are from the Holy Bible, English Standard Version.

Celebration of Worship

“Continue steadfastly in prayer...” Colossians 4:2a

L.E.A.D.Morning SErvicES of DivinE WorShip - October 7, 2018

Worship LeadersDr. Harry L. Reeder III, Pastor/Teacher

Mr. Bruce Stallings, Executive Pastor Rev. Daniel Cason, Pianist

Dr. John Haines, Worship Pastor Mr. Hunter Goff, Organist

Please adjust all electronic devices so as not to interrupt the service.

The GaTherinG of God’s PeoPleI have told the glad news of deliverance in the great congregation... Psalm 40:9

The Call to Worship and Preparation from the Psalms

The Prelude and Time of Meditation and Confession “His Eye Is on the Sparrow” (Gabriel)

O God, Whose will conquers all, there is no comfort in anything apart from enjoying You and being engaged in Your service; You are all in all! I am well pleased with Your will, for You are infinitely wise and cannot lead me astray, as I am in danger of doing on my own. I know that You are the author and finisher of faith, that the whole work of redemption is Yours alone, that every good work or thought found in me is the effect of Your power and grace, that Your sole motive in working in me is to cause me to work and to will for Your good pleasure.

adapted from The Valley of Vision

The Invocation

The Gospel Word of Salvation

The Receiving of New Members (10:55 a.m.)

The Sacrament of Baptism

*The Greeting of Grace and Peace

*The Hymn of Ascents ”O Church, Arise” (Getty)

The PeTiTioninG of God’s ProvidenceThe Lord is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous. Proverbs 15:29

The Pastoral Prayer of Intercession

The adoraTion of God’s GloryOh sing to the Lord a new song, for He has done marvelous things! Psalm 98:1a

The Presentation and Consecration of God’s Tithe and Our Offerings The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. II Corinthians 9:6

ThE EvEning SErvicE of DivinE WorShip - 6:00 p.M.

XVIII. L.E.A.D. in Biblical PerspectiveLifestyle of Evangelism and Discipleship

“Hindrance #4—Overcoming the Lack of Power”Ephesians 6:19

Dr. Harry L. Reeder III

Fellowship of Believers

Duty Elders for Anointing Services: Class of 2019

Serving in the Nursery today: In One Accord, Growing in Grace

Hospitalized: Barbara Wood, Nancy Turnage, Captain John Mansfield, Caleb Wilson,

Linda Sitton, Beth McRae

Our love and sympathy to Shelle and Ashton Henderson and family on the death of their

brother and uncle, Donald Knight, on Sept. 28; to Barney McIntire and family on the

death of his mother, Mary Crane Carpenter, on Sept. 28; to Ann Leopard and family on

the death of her husband, member Tom Leopard, on Sept. 29; to Duane, Jessica, Erin,

Rachel, Emily, Ryan, Jaime, Sarah and Michael Pritchett and family on the death of their

mother and grandmother, Carolyn Pritchett, on Sept. 29; to Mike Trettel and family on

the death of his father, Otto Trettel, on Sept. 30; and to Karen, Matt, and Bryant Wood

and family on the death of their mother and grandmother, member Ann Moss, on Oct. 1.

The flowers in the Worship Center Lobby are given to the glory of God in memory of

Tom Leopard from his wife, Ann and family.

Praise the Lord. I delight to do Your will, O my God, Your law is within my heart. (Psalm 40:8)

Pray for those in government positions who make decisions on our behalf and for each

of them to have wisdom.

Missions Prayer Focus—Pray for the Embers to a Flame conference Nov. 15–17, in

Houston, Texas. May the Lord bring many church leaders to study God’s Word and

embrace His blueprint for strong, spiritually healthy churches. (The flag of Texas is

displayed in today’s service.)

Make plans to attend the National Ministry Conference “Should Not I Have

Compassion for That Great City?” on Oct. 21–22. Our keynote speaker will be Phil

Tuttle, who will be joined by 15 Ministry Partners from around the country. For more

details, go to briarwood.org/nmc.

Children, youth, and adults with special needs want to get to know you! Volunteers

are needed during Sunday services and other events. Special Connections training will

be Mon., Oct. 15 from 6:30–8:00 p.m. in G101A. RSVP to June Cork at 776-5291 or

jcork@briarwood.org.

Join us to pray for our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ during the Persecuted

Church Prayer time Sun., Oct. 14 at 5:00 p.m. in G103. All are welcome.

Opportunities for Ministry and Growth

Our Church Family

Prayers and PraisesThe Choral Offering of Worship “God Moves in a Mysterious Way” (arr. Berg)

*The Confession of Truth Matthew 10:16–20

*The Singing of Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs “Speak, O Lord”

The ProclamaTion of God’s Word…for I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of God. Acts 20:27

*The Prayer of Illumination

*†The New Testament Reading I Peter 3:13–17

The Exposition of God’s Word Pastor ReederXXVII. I Peter in Biblical Perspective

The Elect in the Exile“An Unwanted but Effective Gospel Platform–Part 2”

I Peter 3:13–17

The consecraTion of God’s PeoPle…that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 15:6

*The Pastoral Benediction

*The Congregational Affirmation “The Doxology with Alleluias”

The Postlude “Rondeau” (Mouret)

* The congregation is requested to stand, if able.

† K4–3rd grade dismiss to the Children’s Auditorium for Children’s Worship.Following the 8:00 service, Children’s Worship participants will be escorted to their Sunday School rooms.

Following the 10:55 service, please pick up K4–3rd grade children in the Children’s Auditorium.

A Prayer Team is available following both morning services just to the right of the pulpit platform. Large-print copies of the Order of Worship and audio receivers for the hearing impaired are available at

the Information Center. The 8:00 a.m. service is also “signed” each week in the Worship Center. Both Sunday morning services are broadcast live on WLJR 88.5 FM, and the

10:55 a.m. service video is also available online at briarwood.org/livetv.

Texts used with permission granted through CCLI License agreement 124545.Scripture quotations are from the Holy Bible, English Standard Version.

Celebration of Worship

“Continue steadfastly in prayer...” Colossians 4:2a

L.E.A.D.Morning SErvicES of DivinE WorShip - October 7, 2018

Worship LeadersDr. Harry L. Reeder III, Pastor/Teacher

Mr. Bruce Stallings, Executive Pastor Rev. Daniel Cason, Pianist

Dr. John Haines, Worship Pastor Mr. Hunter Goff, Organist

Please adjust all electronic devices so as not to interrupt the service.

The GaTherinG of God’s PeoPleI have told the glad news of deliverance in the great congregation... Psalm 40:9

The Call to Worship and Preparation from the Psalms

The Prelude and Time of Meditation and Confession “His Eye Is on the Sparrow” (Gabriel)

O God, Whose will conquers all, there is no comfort in anything apart from enjoying You and being engaged in Your service; You are all in all! I am well pleased with Your will, for You are infinitely wise and cannot lead me astray, as I am in danger of doing on my own. I know that You are the author and finisher of faith, that the whole work of redemption is Yours alone, that every good work or thought found in me is the effect of Your power and grace, that Your sole motive in working in me is to cause me to work and to will for Your good pleasure.

adapted from The Valley of Vision

The Invocation

The Gospel Word of Salvation

The Receiving of New Members (10:55 a.m.)

The Sacrament of Baptism

*The Greeting of Grace and Peace

*The Hymn of Ascents ”O Church, Arise” (Getty)

The PeTiTioninG of God’s ProvidenceThe Lord is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous. Proverbs 15:29

The Pastoral Prayer of Intercession

The adoraTion of God’s GloryOh sing to the Lord a new song, for He has done marvelous things! Psalm 98:1a

The Presentation and Consecration of God’s Tithe and Our Offerings The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. II Corinthians 9:6

ThE EvEning SErvicE of DivinE WorShip - 6:00 p.M.

XVIII. L.E.A.D. in Biblical PerspectiveLifestyle of Evangelism and Discipleship

“Hindrance #4—Overcoming the Lack of Power”Ephesians 6:19

Dr. Harry L. Reeder III

Fellowship of Believers

For Christ, His Cross and His Crown,

Harry L. Reeder III, Pastor/Teacher

We’re delighted you are worshipping with us today. The entire Briarwood family is eager to greet you, answer any questions you may have and minister to you in any way. After the service, please stop by the foyer so that we may offer you a small gift to acknowledge your presence with us. I pray that this morning’s worship will be all about Him and not about us, and that it will draw you close to the Lord of the universe.

Announcements

For God’s glory,we are committed to equipping

Christians to worship God and to

reach Birmingham to reach the world for Christ.

P r e s b y t e r i a n C h u r c h , P C A

Welcome these new members, joining today: Charles Alderman, Bethany Blount, Bobby and Meredith Hulsey, Kreg Keiffer, Elaine McGavin, Jessica Merkle, John and Devin Pond, Claire Roebuck, Meredith Stanley, Stephen and Ginger Steiner, Wes and Kitty Taylor; Daniel and Carrie White, Rushing Watson.

Pastor Reeder’s Blog—Read the pastor’s response to last summer’s Revoice Conference held in St. Louis, now available at briarwood.org/pastorsblog.

Church Revitalization Ministry Prayer—All are invited to gather for prayer tonight at 5:00 p.m. in W202.

Ministry Volunteers Needed—Oct. 18 from 9:00 a.m.–noon in A105-A&B. Give your gift of time by assisting with an all-church mail-out. If you are interested, contact Catherine at 776-5205 or crussell@briarwood.org.

WOC Worship Night—Oct. 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel. Make plans to join us for this evening of worship through music and the Word.

WOC Single Ladies (20–years–old and up)—Mark your calendar for our next Titus 2 Night, on Oct. 29, focusing on ministering to our single women of all ages. See briarwood.org/women for more information.

Briarwood’s Trail Life Troop—On Sat., Nov. 3 our Trailmen will pack and box 10,000 nutritious and easy-to-prepare meals for distribution to the hungry, here locally and in Haiti. Go to briarwood.org/traillife now to help in this effort.

Christmas at the Caroline House will be held Nov. 13–14. Tickets are now on sale in the Bookstore and online. See briarwood.org/cch for more details.

Ministry opportunity—Travel Mon., Nov. 26 by bus to Operation Christmas Child in Atlanta to assist in preparing shoeboxes for needy children. Cost $40/person. Email sjohnston@briarwood.org for reservations.

UAB students—Do you have a heart for proclaiming Christ to the nations? We need leaders in our student organization—Briarwood International Outreach! Contact Grace Tang, student president, at 567-9612 or yawen@uab.edu.

Flower Guild needs you! If you like to arrange flowers, we would love to have you be a part of the Flower Guild. Call or text Dean Hodge for information at 205-919-2723.

Drivers needed—Briarwood International Outreach needs help to take UAB international students to and from Wal-Mart on the 2nd and/or 4th Saturday every month. If interested in helping, contact Shawn Brower at 776-5404 or sbrower@briarwood.org.

Travel with Pastor Reeder—Come to the Chapel Sun., Oct. 28 after the evening service to hear about the next Christian Discipleship tour to Greece: Travels of Paul, July 27–Aug. 6, 2019. Contact Amy Lattner at 776-5364 with questions.

Mongolia Mission Trip—Donate your unused but working iPads, iPhones, tablets, (Mac or Android), and Windows laptops to the Missions Office for this upcoming trip.

Let’s Go Fishing! The pond located across from the Youth Barn is overstocked, and Briarwood members are invited to come fish during a special open fishing season, Oct. 13–31. Get details at briarwood.org/pond.

Job Openings—See a complete listing with details at briarwood.org/employment.Jr. High Ministry Staff. Seeking a female to shepherd and disciple our Junior High

school girls through personal ministry and recruiting and training volunteers. Will work under the Junior High Director and with other youth staff. Call the Briarwood Student Ministry at 776-5269, or send résumé to jshaw@briarwood.org.

College Women’s Coordinator. Full-time ministry staff position requiring the ability to shepherd, disciple, and connect with college-aged women. Please submit résumé to Rachel Laster at rlaster@briarwood.org or contact her for more information.

Calendar of the Week

email: info@briarwood.org — website: briarwood.org 2200 Briarwood Way — Birmingham, Alabama 35243 — 205-776-5200

For a full listing of calendar events, visit our website at briarwood.org/calendar.

* Nursery provided - please make weekday reservations at briarwood.org/nursery. Special needs care available - call June Cork, 776-5291.

SUNDAY

THURSDAY

SATURDAY

FRIDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

MONDAY

* 8:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service - Worship Center* 8:00 a.m. Intercessory Prayer - Prayer Room * 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages* 10:55 a.m. Morning Worship Service - Worship Center* 10:55 a.m. Intercessory Prayer - Prayer Room 1:30 p.m. Japanese Worship Service - G101 5:00 p.m. Youth Worship Choir - Choir Room* 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship - Worship Center 6:00 p.m. BYG/Raiders D-Groups - The Barn 6:30 a.m. Men of the Covenant Bible Study - FH-E&F 9:30 a.m. L.O.V.E. Ministry - Flower Room* 9:30 a.m. WOC Study: Isaiah - M200 6:15 p.m. CMMA Couples - Walkers’

* 9:30 a.m. WOC Bible Studies - G101; FH-A 11:45 a.m. MOC Study - Cajun Seafood House (2531 Rocky Ridge Rd) 6:30 p.m. CMMA Singles - Simpsons’ 6:15 p.m. WOC Study: Job - G101A 6:30 p.m. WOC Study - M200 10:00 a.m. Dr. Barker’s Bible Study - A105 5:00 p.m. Singing School - Choir Room 5:15 p.m. Fellowship Dinner - FH* 6:30 p.m. MidWeek Classes and Activities for all ages 6:30 p.m. Raiders@The Barn - The Barn 7:00 p.m. BYG@The Barn - The Barn

* 9:30 a.m. WOC Bible Studies - G101; FH-A 9:30 a.m. Prayer for Our Nation - Women: Prayer Rm/Men: M200 7:00 p.m. Barker Bible Study - Cahaba Ridge (3090 Healthy Way) 6:30 a.m. MOC Bible Study - FH-F 7:00 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfasts - Giddens’, Thomases’

For Christ, His Cross and His Crown,

Harry L. Reeder III, Pastor/Teacher

We’re delighted you are worshipping with us today. The entire Briarwood family is eager to greet you, answer any questions you may have and minister to you in any way. After the service, please stop by the foyer so that we may offer you a small gift to acknowledge your presence with us. I pray that this morning’s worship will be all about Him and not about us, and that it will draw you close to the Lord of the universe.

Announcements

For God’s glory,we are committed to equipping

Christians to worship God and to

reach Birmingham to reach the world for Christ.

P r e s b y t e r i a n C h u r c h , P C A

Welcome these new members, joining today: Charles Alderman, Bethany Blount, Bobby and Meredith Hulsey, Kreg Keiffer, Elaine McGavin, Jessica Merkle, John and Devin Pond, Claire Roebuck, Meredith Stanley, Stephen and Ginger Steiner, Wes and Kitty Taylor; Daniel and Carrie White, Rushing Watson.

Pastor Reeder’s Blog—Read the pastor’s response to last summer’s Revoice Conference held in St. Louis, now available at briarwood.org/pastorsblog.

Church Revitalization Ministry Prayer—All are invited to gather for prayer tonight at 5:00 p.m. in W202.

Ministry Volunteers Needed—Oct. 18 from 9:00 a.m.–noon in A105-A&B. Give your gift of time by assisting with an all-church mail-out. If you are interested, contact Catherine at 776-5205 or crussell@briarwood.org.

WOC Worship Night—Oct. 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel. Make plans to join us for this evening of worship through music and the Word.

WOC Single Ladies (20–years–old and up)—Mark your calendar for our next Titus 2 Night, on Oct. 29, focusing on ministering to our single women of all ages. See briarwood.org/women for more information.

Briarwood’s Trail Life Troop—On Sat., Nov. 3 our Trailmen will pack and box 10,000 nutritious and easy-to-prepare meals for distribution to the hungry, here locally and in Haiti. Go to briarwood.org/traillife now to help in this effort.

Christmas at the Caroline House will be held Nov. 13–14. Tickets are now on sale in the Bookstore and online. See briarwood.org/cch for more details.

Ministry opportunity—Travel Mon., Nov. 26 by bus to Operation Christmas Child in Atlanta to assist in preparing shoeboxes for needy children. Cost $40/person. Email sjohnston@briarwood.org for reservations.

UAB students—Do you have a heart for proclaiming Christ to the nations? We need leaders in our student organization—Briarwood International Outreach! Contact Grace Tang, student president, at 567-9612 or yawen@uab.edu.

Flower Guild needs you! If you like to arrange flowers, we would love to have you be a part of the Flower Guild. Call or text Dean Hodge for information at 205-919-2723.

Drivers needed—Briarwood International Outreach needs help to take UAB international students to and from Wal-Mart on the 2nd and/or 4th Saturday every month. If interested in helping, contact Shawn Brower at 776-5404 or sbrower@briarwood.org.

Travel with Pastor Reeder—Come to the Chapel Sun., Oct. 28 after the evening service to hear about the next Christian Discipleship tour to Greece: Travels of Paul, July 27–Aug. 6, 2019. Contact Amy Lattner at 776-5364 with questions.

Mongolia Mission Trip—Donate your unused but working iPads, iPhones, tablets, (Mac or Android), and Windows laptops to the Missions Office for this upcoming trip.

Let’s Go Fishing! The pond located across from the Youth Barn is overstocked, and Briarwood members are invited to come fish during a special open fishing season, Oct. 13–31. Get details at briarwood.org/pond.

Job Openings—See a complete listing with details at briarwood.org/employment.Jr. High Ministry Staff. Seeking a female to shepherd and disciple our Junior High

school girls through personal ministry and recruiting and training volunteers. Will work under the Junior High Director and with other youth staff. Call the Briarwood Student Ministry at 776-5269, or send résumé to jshaw@briarwood.org.

College Women’s Coordinator. Full-time ministry staff position requiring the ability to shepherd, disciple, and connect with college-aged women. Please submit résumé to Rachel Laster at rlaster@briarwood.org or contact her for more information.

Calendar of the Week

email: info@briarwood.org — website: briarwood.org 2200 Briarwood Way — Birmingham, Alabama 35243 — 205-776-5200

For a full listing of calendar events, visit our website at briarwood.org/calendar.

* Nursery provided - please make weekday reservations at briarwood.org/nursery. Special needs care available - call June Cork, 776-5291.

SUNDAY

THURSDAY

SATURDAY

FRIDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

MONDAY

* 8:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service - Worship Center* 8:00 a.m. Intercessory Prayer - Prayer Room * 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages* 10:55 a.m. Morning Worship Service - Worship Center* 10:55 a.m. Intercessory Prayer - Prayer Room 1:30 p.m. Japanese Worship Service - G101 5:00 p.m. Youth Worship Choir - Choir Room* 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship - Worship Center 6:00 p.m. BYG/Raiders D-Groups - The Barn 6:30 a.m. Men of the Covenant Bible Study - FH-E&F 9:30 a.m. L.O.V.E. Ministry - Flower Room* 9:30 a.m. WOC Study: Isaiah - M200 6:15 p.m. CMMA Couples - Walkers’

* 9:30 a.m. WOC Bible Studies - G101; FH-A 11:45 a.m. MOC Study - Cajun Seafood House (2531 Rocky Ridge Rd) 6:30 p.m. CMMA Singles - Simpsons’ 6:15 p.m. WOC Study: Job - G101A 6:30 p.m. WOC Study - M200 10:00 a.m. Dr. Barker’s Bible Study - A105 5:00 p.m. Singing School - Choir Room 5:15 p.m. Fellowship Dinner - FH* 6:30 p.m. MidWeek Classes and Activities for all ages 6:30 p.m. Raiders@The Barn - The Barn 7:00 p.m. BYG@The Barn - The Barn

* 9:30 a.m. WOC Bible Studies - G101; FH-A 9:30 a.m. Prayer for Our Nation - Women: Prayer Rm/Men: M200 7:00 p.m. Barker Bible Study - Cahaba Ridge (3090 Healthy Way) 6:30 a.m. MOC Bible Study - FH-F 7:00 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfasts - Giddens’, Thomases’