For God s glory, Presbyterian Church, PCA

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1 For God s glory, we are committed to equipping Christians to worship God and to reach Birmingham to reach the world for Christ. Presbyterian Church, PCA

2 Celebration of Worship L.E.A.D. Morning SErvicES of DivinE WorShip - October 14, 2018 Mr. Bruce Stallings, Executive Pastor Dr. John Haines, Worship Pastor Worship Leaders Dr. Harry L. Reeder III, Pastor/Teacher Please adjust all electronic devices so as not to interrupt the service. Rev. Daniel Cason, Pianist Mr. Hunter Goff, Organist The GaTherinG of God s PeoPle I 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 Thy Word (arr. Winkler) Briarwood Orchestra Sovereign God, Your cause, not my own, engages my heart, and I appeal to You with greatest freedom to set up Your kingdom in every place where Satan reigns; Glorify Yourself and I will rejoice, for to bring honor to Your name is my sole desire. I adore You that You are God, and long that others should know it, feel it, and rejoice in it. O that all men might love and praise You, that You might have all glory from the intelligent world! Let sinners be brought to You for Your dear name! Lord, use me as You will, do with me what You will; but, O, promote Your cause, let your kingdom come, let Your blessed interest be advanced in this world! adapted from The Valley of Vision The Choral Introit (10:55) Come, Christians, Join to Sing Children s Choir The Invocation The Gospel Word of Salvation *The Greeting of Grace and Peace *The Hymn of Ascents Come, Thou Almighty King Hymn 267 The PeTiTioninG of God s Providence The 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 Glory Oh 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 Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine. Proverbs 3:9 10

3 The Choral Offering of Worship Yahweh Chancel Choir, Praise Team and Orchestra *The Confession of Truth Matthew 10:16 20 *The Singing of Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs Even So, Come 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 XXVIII. I Peter in Biblical Perspective The Elect in the Exile An Unwanted but Effective Gospel Platform Part 3 I Peter 3:13 17 Pastor Reeder 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 Postlude The Doxology with Alleluias Jesus, What a Friend for Sinners (Prichard) * 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 Scripture quotations are from the Holy Bible, English Standard Version. Fellowship of Believers ThE EvEning SErvicE of DivinE WorShip - 6:00 p.m. XIX. L.E.A.D. in Biblical Perspective Lifestyle of Evangelism and Discipleship Hindrance #5 Overcoming a Lack of Evangelism Clarity I Corinthians 3:1 10 Dr. Harry L. Reeder III

4 Prayers and Praises Praise the Lord. I waited patiently for the Lord; He inclined to me and heard my cry. Blessed is the man who makes the Lord his trust. (Psalm 40:1, 4) Pray for families in crisis to find protection and direction from our Lord Jesus Christ. Pray for each of them to regain hope through Christ. Missions Prayer Focus Pray for our National Ministries Conference, coming Oct , as our ministry partners prepare to speak about what God is doing in their ministries. Pray for their health and safety as they travel. May God be glorified in all. Continue steadfastly in prayer... Colossians 4:2a Opportunities for Ministry and Growth Don t miss hearing from 15 of our Ministry Partners from around the country and our guest speaker, Phil Tuttle, at our National Ministry Conference, Should Not I Have Compassion for That Great City? on Oct Go to briarwood.org/nmc to see the schedule so you can make plans to attend this annual event. Join us for lunch and fellowship at the Women Business Leaders Faith & Work Showcase on Oct. 19 at The Club from 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Come hear from eight Birmingham business women as they share how their faith impacts their businesses. Get information and register at wblbirmingham.org. Travel with Pastor Reeder on the next Christian Discipleship tour to Greece: Travels of Paul, July 27 Aug. 6. Come hear about this amazing trip at a meeting in the Chapel on Sun., Oct. 28 after the evening service. Contact Amy Lattner at with questions. Our Church Family Duty Elders for Anointing Services: Class of 2019 Serving in the Nursery today: Homestead A Hospitalized: Captain John Mansfield, Ellie Jackson, Nancy Turnage We rejoice with Daniel and Brooke McClurkin on the birth of their son, Daniel Jude, on Oct. 3 and with grandparents Van and Mary Sue McClurkin. Our love and sympathy to Bruce and Jane Bush and family on the death of their newborn grandson, Nathaniel Elliot Bush, on Oct. 3; with Bruce Bush and family on the death of his brother, Brian Bush, on Oct. 8; and to Ann Patton and family on the death of her husband, member Jim Patton, on Oct. 9. The flowers in the Worship Center Lobby are given to the glory of God from the wedding of Regina Phillips and Blythe Gabriel on Sat., Oct. 13. Welcome these new members who joined last Sun., Oct. 7: Maya Johnson, Jim and Katherine McPhail, Stephen Williams.

5 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. For Christ, His Cross and His Crown, Harry L. Reeder III, Pastor/Teacher Calendar of the Week 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, SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY * 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 info@briarwood.org website: briarwood.org 2200 Briarwood Way Birmingham, Alabama

6 Announcements Persecuted Church Prayer tonight in G103 at 5:00 p.m. All are welcome to join us to pray for our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. Special Connections Children, youth, and adults with special needs want your help during Sun. services and other events. Training will be 6:30 8:00 p.m. Mon., Oct. 15 in G101A. RSVP to June Cork at or Foundations Early Learning Center Prayer Let s pray for this bright, gospel light Christian preschool in Fairfield on Tues., Oct. 16 from noon 1:00 p.m. in G103. Open to all. Call Pat at with questions. Dementia Caregivers Support Group Join us Tues., Oct. 16 from 11:00 a.m. noon in A201 to share concerns and practical strategies. Call with questions. Ministry Volunteers Needed Oct. 18 from 9:00 a.m. noon in A105. Give your gift of time by assisting with an all-church mail-out. If you can help, please contact Catherine at 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. The Sacrament of the Lord s Supper Oct. 28 in the evening service. 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. Trailblazer Thanksgiving Banquet Hear Worship Pastor John Haines testimony and philosophy of worship and enjoy a delicious meal, too, Nov. 4 after the 10:55 a.m. service. Get tickets in the Bookstore and at briarwood.org/trailblazers. 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. Read Pastor Reeder s Blog in response to last summer s Revoice Conference at briarwood.org/pastorsblog. Christmas at the Caroline House will be held Nov 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. 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 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 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 or sbrower@briarwood.org. 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. Job Openings See a complete listing with details at briarwood.org/employment. Admin Assistant for the Shepherding Team Pastor. Seeking a Briarwood member for a full-time (32 hours) position with benefits. Applicant must have proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, effective organization and excellent communication skills. Send résumé to Janet Norden at jnorden@briarwood.org or call

7 Introduction/Review: Briarwood Presbyterian Church PCA The Lord s Day Morning, October 14, 2018 Dr. Harry L. Reeder III XXVIII. I Peter in Biblical Perspective The Elect in the Exile An Unwanted but Effective Gospel Platform Part 3 I Peter 3:13 17 (pages 1016 in the ESV pew Bible) Christian suffering is a Divine blessing providing an opportunity to fearlessly confirm Christ as Lord in our heart and persuasively communicate Christ as our Hope to the world.

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