september 28, 2018 SHOULD NOT I HAVE COMPASSION FOR THAT GREAT CITY?

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1 THE Briarwood Weekly september 28, 2018 BRIARWOOD NATIONAL MINISTRIES CONFERENCE 2018 SHOULD NOT I HAVE COMPASSION FOR THAT GREAT CITY? SAVE THE DATE OCTOBER Featured Speaker Phil Tuttle Walk Thru the Bible, President/CEO Volunteers are needed If you would like to help during the conference, fill out the insert in this Sunday s bulletin or drop by the Missions Office for a form. For additional conference details, visit briarwood.org/nmc or use the Briarwood App Briarwood Way Birmingham, AL info@briarwood.org briarwood.org

2 A Briarwood Christmas tradition is back! Nov. 13 Nov. 14 $12 tickets on sale October 1 in the Bookstore or at briarwood.org/cch.

3 In Pastoral Care ministry, we often interact with people who are discouraged about society. They are weary of constant media displays of violence, ungodliness and hostility toward biblical values. They are troubled by those who despise what is godly and exalt what is ungodly. Interestingly, in Matthew 9 we find Jesus confronted by leaders who were hostile (v. 3) and critical (v. 11), and crowds who were skeptical (v. 24) and disobedient (v. 31). How did He respond (v. 36)? When He saw the crowds, He had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Jesus was not fearful of or depressed by these people. Rather, He described them as being like lost and vulnerable sheep without a shepherd. They were hostile and critical, but they did not understand that they were in danger and easy prey for predators. For Jesus these people were not an intrusion or an imposition. He understood their plight and knew they were made for better things. Therefore, in this context, Jesus challenged his disciples (vv ), The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest. Jesus knew how to develop compassion for the lost pray! He commanded His disciples to pray not just defensively for protection, but redemptively for help in bringing others to Christ. Jesus did not see people around Him as the enemy. They were captives of the enemy. He longed for many to join with Him in ministry. Therefore, He calls His followers to pray for the lost and for laborers in the vineyard. He knew that it is hard to hate those for whom we pray! What about those around me? Are they an enemy to be feared or a harvest to be anticipated? Mark Cushman Pastoral Care Pastor

4 Lord s Day Worship Services Sunday Morning - 8:00 and 10:55 a.m. XXVI. I Peter in Biblical Perspective The Elect in the Exile An Unwanted but Effective Gospel Platform I Peter 3:13 17 Dr. Harry L. Reeder III Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m. XVII. L.E.A.D. in Biblical Perspective Lifestyle of Evangelism and Discipleship Hindrance #3 Overcoming the Lack of Gospel Clarity I Corinthians 15:1 11 Dr. Harry L. Reeder III Serving in the Nursery Sun., Sept. 30 Sojourners Prayer Prayer Focus Focus Carlos & Yolanda Gomez Briarwood International EQUIP Outreach Madrid, Spain Pray for Carlos and Yolanda who serve as church planters in Madrid, Spain. They are currently seeing many conflicts, especially in marriages and within churches. Please pray for wisdom as they are called on to help in these situations. Sept 28 Sept 29 Sept 30 Oct 1 Oct 2 Oct 3 Oct 4 Debi & James Deboer First Priority Alabama Ron & Donna Elkin AMMI Pennsylvania Micah Evans Campus Outreach Alabama RJ & Jean Fischer Navigators Florida George Hodges Briarwood Elder Jeff Hawk Briarwood Deacon Kristie Harrick Women s Dir Leadership Team Bobby & Katie Hamlett Campus Outreach Thailand Grace Hanson Campus Outreach Brazil Andrew & Jami Harris Campus Outreach Philippines Tamas & Zsofia Heizer Church Resource Ministries Hungary Gerald Jowers Briarwood Deacon Tripp Reid Briarwood Deacon Christian Service Mission

5 New WOC Bible Study Hearing Jesus Speak into Your Sorrow meets Tuesdays from 6:30 7:45 p.m. in M200 (Sept. 25 Oct. 30). This study led by Lou Ann Spell will give insight into times of sorrow and disappointment. Young Business Leaders Breakfast Come Fri. Oct. 5 to the Harbert Center at 6:30 a.m. to hear Chuck Bengochea, a founding member of CityServe International and former CEO of Honeybaked Ham. Tickets $20 or $150/table of 8. Make reservations at or rsvp@ybl.org. Church Revitalization Ministry Prayer All are invited to gather for prayer Sun., Oct 7 at 5:00 p.m. in W202. Briarwood s Trail Life Troop On Sat., Nov. 3 our Trailmen will pack and box 10,000 nutritious and easy-toprepare meals for distribution to the hungry, here locally and in Haiti. Help in this effort by texting Briarwood to and making a donation. Youth Worship Choir (7th 12th grade) Come to the Choir Room Sundays at 5:00 p.m. We ll have a great time of worship, fellowship, and praise as we develop our talents for the Lord. No experience necessary just come! The Briarwood Choir Wants YOU! Come to the choir loft any Wed. at 6:30 p.m., or attend Singing School any Wed. from 5:00 5:30 p.m. in the Choir Room. No obligation to join, just come and check it out! 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 or crussell@briarwood.org. Worship Service Prayer Time Drop in any Sunday you can in the Prayer Room during the 8:00 a.m. or 10:55 a.m. worship service to pray for the service, the health of our church, and revival in each of our hearts. Donations needed manual wheelchairs aluminum walkers canes footrests crutches Sat., Oct. 6 9:00 a.m. noon Altadena House Call Sharon at with questions or for pickups.

6 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 pres., at or yawen@uab.edu. Drivers needed Briarwood International Outreach is in need of drivers to take UAB international students to and from Wal-Mart on the 2nd and/or 4th Saturday each month. Contact Shawn at sbrower@briarwood.org or to help or get more information. 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. Want to learn to knit or is knitting your hobby? Join other Briarwood knitters each Wed. morning from 10:00 11:30 a.m. in A205. Some of our projects: chemo caps, booties for Save-a-Life, gifts for missionaries, and prayer shawls. New learners are welcome. Contact Ellen Fox at ewfox@bellsouth.net or 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 Get details at briarwood.org/pond. Pocket Change deposited into wall containers around the church is used by the Exec. Mercy Ministry monthly to distribute food for those in need. Coin canisters are available at the Altadena House to collect at home. Women of the Covenant Save the Dates WOC Worship Night Fri., 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. Single Ladies Mon., Oct. 29 All WOC single ladies, 20-years-old and up, mark your calendar. Our next Titus 2 Night will be focused on ministering to our single women of all ages. See briarwood.org/women for more information. October 3 Dinner Menu Greek Chicken, Tilapia, Rice Casserole, Zucchini/Squash, Coleslaw, Pita Bread, Dessert For reservations,visit briarwood.org/dinner or call by Tuesday at noon.

7 Pastor Reeder s Blog Read the pastor s response to last summer s Revoice Conference held in St. Louis now, at briarwood.org/pastorsblog. Job Openings (more 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 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. Seeking a self-starter with prior ministry experience and know-how to develop/lead teams and disciple others. Contact Bobby Parks at bjparks@briarwood.org or call National and Urban Ministries. Seeking a Briarwood member for a part-time admin assistant position. Knowledge of MS Office is necessary. Heather McDougall at hmcdougall@briarwood.org with résumé or inquiries. 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. résumé to Chris Thompson at cthompson@briarwood.org. 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 See details on other positions and how to apply by going online to briarwood.org/employment. Briarwood Families We rejoice with Mark and Bree Wiersma on the birth of their daughter, Josephine Josie Ross, on Sept. 19. Our love and sympathy to Connie Evans and family on the death of her stepmother, Norma Cortez, on Sept. 19; to Bill Buck, Billy Buck, Jr. and family on the death of their brother and uncle, Gray Carroll Buck, Jr., on Sept. 21; and to Pat Sawyer and family on the death of her husband, member John Sawyer, on Sept. 23.