Now hear all the conference audio from August 11 and 12

at briarwood.org/engage:

Becky Pippert“Inadequacy is Required: God is Glorified in Weakness”

“Raising the Topic of Faith and Rousing Curiosity”

“Overcoming Hang-ups in Evangelism”

“The Cross: Theology Impacts Our Methodology in Witness”

Greg Koukl“Is One Way the Only Way?”

“The Columbo Tactic: How to Maneuver with Grace in Any Conversation”

“The Story of Reality”

“Contend Earnestly for the Faith”

Sunday Evening Question and Answer Session

Briarwood WeeklyTHE

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Support Oak Mountain Missions and Fostering Hope Ministry Leave non-perishables, diapers and wipes behind your vehicle to be

picked up while you are in church.

Sun., Aug. 19

MERCY MINISTRY Canned Food & Diaper/Wipe

Drive

Pathways to LearningJoin us this Fall Semester!

Classes begins Sept. 4

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We are very excited about kicking off a new year of IGNITE as the Lord continues to bless this 4th–6th grade ministry. During our Wednesday night Bible studies this year, we will learn how to Fight the Good Fight and persevere in faith through the trials and temptations that we face. Our goal is that students would learn the seriousness of their sin and see the need to fight it and not sit idly by, while also understanding that true victory over sin only

comes from Christ and His work on the cross and in our hearts. Along with Bible study, our Wednesday nights include free play time in the gym, games for everyone and time for small groups and learning how to apply our weekly lesson to the students’ lives. We meet from 6:15–8:00 p.m. in the Briarwood Church Gym.

Along with our Wednesday night Bible studies, we also have several extra events throughout the year that can be found on our IGNITE web page. The first event will be our IGNITE Kickoff—Sat., Aug. 25 from 2:00–5:00 p.m. Come help us kick off our year in the biggest way possible, and enjoy an afternoon of inflatables, games and prizes. All 4th–6th graders are invited.

Thank you for your continued prayers and support and praise the Lord for the things He is doing in the lives of our 4th–6th grade children.

For what we proclaim is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, with ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake. For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. II Corinthians 4:5–6

Jake StallingsIGNITE Coordinator

Sunday Morning - 8:00 and 10:55 a.m.The Lord’s Supper in Biblical Perspective

“The Lord’s Supper and the Lord’s Miracle at a Wedding Feast”John 2:1–13

Dr. Harry L. Reeder III

Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m.Briarwood Christian School Convocation

“Christian Education Outcomes”Romans 12:1–2

Dr. Harry L. Reeder III

Serving in the NurserySun., Aug. 19

Teambuilders, Women Impacting the World

Pray for Paul and Jocelyn Neville who minister with NorthStar Youth Ministries in Birmingham. NorthStar was founded in 1996 by Paul to help urban youth find their direction in life within a nurturing Christian environment. Pray for the staff as they focus on strategies that result in greatest impact.

Ryan & Kelly Akers Campus Outreach • Alabama

Dan & Lucy Allison Search Ministries • Alabama

Greg & Leanne Doty Mission to the World • Scotland

Carroll & Pam Baker FCA • South Carolina

Derek & Laura Dougherty Mission to the World • Peru

Jason Ellerbee Young Couples Pastor• Leadership Team

Restoration Academy Fairfield

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Lord’s Day Worship Services

Prayer FocusPaul & Jocelyn Neville

NorthStar Youth Ministries Alabama

Aug 17

Will ClarkBriarwood Elder

Ed HartBriarwood Deacon

David Clark Briarwood Deacon

Ben MoodyBriarwood Deacon

Joyce Yancey Wales Goebel Ministries • Alabama

Demps & Kristy Dempsey Campus Outreach • Brazil

Charles & Carol DeWitt Mission to the World • Spain

The Lord has provided us with a wonderful multi-

use facility at Briarwood. We are blessed to have

many scheduled (and unscheduled) ministry activities

each and every week. Please be very patient when

traveling around perimeter road during the school year,

particularly during the carpool times.

When the carpool line has stopped on Perimeter Road,

please remember children may be crossing the crosswalk

to parking lot “A” and are not visible until they reach the

middle of the crosswalk. If you must pass in the “middle”

lane, proceed with extreme caution at about 4 miles per

hour—the safety of our children depends on it.

SLOW down: Children Crossing

Briarwood Fall Soccer Season • For boys and girls age 5–15. Open to the public. Call 776-5114 or go to briarwoodsoccer.com to register by today, Aug. 17.MidWeek dinner volunteers needed • Contact Sherri Smith at ssmith@briarwood.org or 776-5374 if you can help.The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be observed Aug. 19 in the morning services. Members of the congregation are invited to prepare their hearts to receive Communion. An alms offering for the Mercy Ministry will be received. Elements are gluten-free. Dementia Patient Caregivers Support Group • Join us Tues., Aug. 21 from 11:00 a.m.–noon in A201 to share concerns and practical strategies for dealing with the troubling behavior problems and communication difficulties of dementia patients. Call the Pastoral Care office at 776-5227 with questions.Welcome Our Visitors • Come to the last summer visitation Aug. 22. Meet in FH-A at 6:00 p.m. for dinner, then go out to visit. Contact 776-5301 or lreese@briarwood.org. “Prelude to Precept” Introductory Class • Thurs., Aug. 30 in G101 at 9:30 am. This free class will provide instruction on how to study the Bible inductively. Class designed for new Precept students, but all are welcome. Don’t forget—bring your Romans workbook and your Bible. Romans books available in the Women’s Ministry Office.Host Homes Needed • Have an extra bedroom and want to make an impact on a future leader? The Briarwood Fellows is in need of host families for the incoming class of fellows. Contact Seth at seth@briarwoodfellows.org.Briarwood Christian School has openings for the fall in K4–5th grades. Consider a Christian education for your child. Visit briarwoodchristianschool.org and contact Kelly Mooney at kmooney@bcsk12.org for information.

Mongolia Mission Trip • Please donate your unused but working iPads, iPhones, tablets, (Mac or Android), and Windows laptops to the Missions Office for this fall trip. Friendship Partners • Apply for the fall semester of students and scholars arriving at UAB and Jeff State. If you are interested in learning more, you are invited to an information meeting on Aug. 28 at the Caroline House from 6:30–8:00 p.m. For details, contact Laura Danner at ldanner@briarwood.org or 776-5343.Parent’s Meeting for the Children’s Communicant Class • Sun., Sept. 9. Pray and discuss with your child about going through the class and becoming a communing member. Fall Class begins Sept. 30. For info and to sign-up your child, call Page Dollar at 776-5526.Theological Training • BTS Fall semester begins Sept. 4 and registration is now open. Earn a degree or audit a class for your personal enrichment. Short on time? Look for our mini-term in October. Call 776-5356 or visit bts.education.Crown Ministry • Save more, become debt free, start investing for retirement, and be a good financial steward.Join a new group during MidWeek, beginning Sept. 5. Contact dmatthews@briarwood.org to register. Book cost is $30 for single and $50 for couple.CMMA Side-by-Side • A weekly Bible Study for wives of spouses in healthcare fields (either practicing or in training). We meet on Wed. in the Caroline House for fellowship and encouragement. Call Jan Parks at 807-9969.

Briarwood Families• We rejoice with Ian and Tara Flaniken on the birth of their daughter, Annie Catherine, on Aug. 5, and with grandparents Jeff and Angie Flaniken.

• Our love and sympathy to Ethan Vice and family on the death of his father, Basil Gerald Vice, Jr., on Aug. 4; to Lynn, Philip and Thomas Holcombe and family on the death of their father and grandfather, Lee Madrazo, on Aug. 6; to Karen Carlisle, Karla Stephens and families on the death of their grandmother, Bonnie Weaver, on Aug. 6; to Howie, Sarah Ann, Philip and Daniel Johnston and family on the death of their mother and grandmother, Judy Johnston, on Aug. 8; and to Heather, Ally, Katie and Mary Emily Payne and family on the death of their grandmother and great-grandmother, Jewel Smith, on Aug. 13.

Job Openings (more at briarwood.org/employment):Manager of New Direction Ministry Thrift Store. The Mercy Ministry seeks a Briarwood member to serve in this part-time position in Fairfield. Candidates should have a heart for gospel ministry, an aptitude for retail management, and an ability to recruit volunteers. Email résumé to Chris Thompson at cthompson@briarwood.org. Extension Campus Dir. for Christian Medical Ministry. Full-time position working under Exec. Dir. of CMMA to direct expansion of the ministry to other campuses in Ala., as well as participate in the ministry at UAB. Prior ministry experience, be a self-starter, and know how to develop and lead teams and disciple others required. Contact Bobby Parks at bjparks@briarwood.org or call 776.5470.Children’s Program Coordinator. Full-time Children’s Ministry. The Coordinator should have strong leadership skills; be personally engaged and involved in the programs for children; able to recruit, motivate and equip others in this programming area of Children’s ministry. Send résumé to Page Dollar at pdollar@briarwood.org. Junior High Ministry Director. Full-time position working under the Youth Pastor to include programming, personal ministry, volunteer recruiting and developing, assisting parents, discipling and shepherding students. Send résumé to jshaw@briarwood.org or call 776-5269.National Missions Pastor. Seeking an experienced pastoral leader for the revitalization of churches. He will lead Briarwood’s National Missions, Church Revitalization, and Church Planting teams and will be ordained or ordainable in the PCA. Inquire with résumé to Heather McDougall at hmcdougall@briarwood.org or 776-5279.Part-Time Accountant. Part-time position with prior experience in compensations and benefits. Three years accounting experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office and degree preferred. Hours are Mon.–Fri. 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Email résumé to fmorris@briarwood.org.Women’s Ministry Admin Assistant. The Women’s Ministry is seeking a Briarwood member to work part-time alongside our Women’s Ministry Director. Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office is required. Send résumé to Leigh Ann Reese at lreese@briarwood.org.Graduates and Career Ministry Women’s Coordinator. Full-time position requiring the ability to shepherd and disciple young single adult women. Submit résumé and get details by emailing Page Dollar at pdollar@briarwood.org.Music and Worship Ministry Admin Assistant. Part-time position for a Briarwood member. Good working knowledge of MS Office software needed. For details and to apply, email Leigh Ann Reese at lreese@briarwood.org.BCS: Teaching and other Positions Descriptions and application info at briarwoodchristianschool.org/employment.See details on other positions and how to apply by going online to briarwood.org/employment.