The Briarwood Vision Rev. Charles N. Bowdler, Senior Pastor Volume 19 Issue 11

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1 November 2016 The Briarwood Vision Rev. Charles N. Bowdler, Senior Pastor Volume 19 Issue 11 Dear Briarwood Family of Faith: It s hard to believe, but the holiday season is just around the corner. This Sunday we will conclude our stewardship emphasis by dedicating our pledge cards and celebrating with a wonderful meal together following the service. The next Sunday is the last Sunday in Ordinary Time (Christ the King Sunday). Then we have our Community Thanksgiving Service at Briarwood United Methodist Church on Tuesday, November 22 at 6:30 p.m. Thanksgiving follows, of course, on Thursday. I pray that you will enjoy a particularly blessed Thanksgiving with family and friends. I will be traveling to see my mother in Virginia, and my son Jonathan and his girlfriend will be flying in from Seattle to join us. The first Sunday of Advent is Sunday, November 27, the Hanging of the Greens is Saturday, December 3, and the Chancel Choir is singing accompanied by the Capital Brass on Sunday, December 11. We are planning our normal Christmas Eve reception followed by a service of Lessons and Carols on December 24. Christmas Day falls on a Sunday this year. We will meet at our usual time, but it will be a casual Sunday, so come as you are. We are planning an abbreviated service with lots of scripture, carols, and a special time for the children. The holiday season is a time for special offerings and mission. This year we are participating in Operation Christmas Child. You will have the opportunity to assemble a shoe box for a boy or a girl. Each box should have one special toy (a doll, ball, or stuffed animal), it should also include small toys, hygiene items, and school supplies. If you can, also donate seven dollars to off-set the cost of overseas shipping. Finally, pray for the child who will receive your box. This is a wonderful, hands on mission that touches children all around the world. We are also collecting scarfs, socks, gloves, and coats for Lizzie Cooper s Kids. These are the kinds of mission actions that fit with our new vision. Finally, we will be receiving the Joy Gift offering on Sunday, December 18. As you can see, Thanksgiving and Advent are chocked full of opportunities for worship, celebration, fellowship, and mission. I pray that God will richly bless your observance of the holidays with a sense of His presence, the joy of the Holy Spirit, a generous heart, and love for God and neighbor. Yours with Christ, Charles Newsletter 1

2 Circle When Hostess Bible Moderator Lydia 11/8 9:30am Margaret Jones & Pat Worley Linda Hill Rachel 11/13 2:30pm Audie Dodson s house Ella Edwards Elizabeth 11/11 9:30am Suzan Dorsey Anne Dreher Naomi 11/13 12:00 pm Stewardship Luncheon Suzanne Stephens Mary/Martha Day Tuesday, November 15 th Join us. We will be making Christmas Tray favors for UMMC. Please remember to bring bags of wrapped candy (leftover Halloween candy is great!) for this project. Please come for this time of fellowship, lunch, and a devotion.. Marimae Coleman, Mission Coordinator PWCT will meet Sun.day, November 6 at 9:55 a.m. in the library The Saints Alive group had a great time visiting the Old Capitol Museum and sharing a meal at the Old Capitol Inn in October. SAVE THE DATE!!! On December 14 th we will be touring the Governor's Mansion to enjoy their lovely Christmas decorations. Following the tour we will meet at a restaurant for a "Dutch Treat" lunch. Please save the date and more details will follow. Dear Ones, Thank you all so very much for the very generous donation from the Presbyterian Women. We thank you for all you do for our school. You are all a blessing to us. We thank you all for the gifts you give our school daily with your building and services. Sincerely, Sweyn Simrall, LLH Dir. Of Dev. Newsletter 2

3 From your Mission Committee OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD From children to seniors, people pack shoebox gifts each year to bless children in need around the world. Parents often use the project to teach their kids about giving. Year-round volunteers support these efforts across the country. WHAT GOES IN MY SHOEBOX? Start with a WOW item! Delight a kid!! chose a medium to large item that will capture your child s attention the instant he or she opens the box. Ideas include: Soccer ball with pump, stuffed animal, Toys (puppets, trucks, etc.), Doll (baby, Barbie, etc.), Musical instrument, Outfit, Shoes. MORE SUGGESTIONS Toys: Include items that children will immediately embrace such as toy cars, yo-yos, jump ropes, balls, toys that light up and make noise (with extra batteries), etc. School Supplies: pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons, markers, notebooks, paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc. Non-liquid Hygiene Items: toothbrushes, bar soap, combs, washcloths, etc. Accessories: T-shirts, socks, hats, sunglasses, hair clips, jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries), etc. Crafts: Make your own items such as hair bows, finger puppets, and friendship bracelets. A Personal Note: You may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself, your family, or group. If you include your name and an address, the child may be able to write back. Shop and bring your items no later than noon Thursday, November 16. We have boxes and will pack them ready for taking to local distribution site Mission Fair Join us Wednesday, November 30 at 6pm for a special WNF Meal prepared by your Mission Committee and shop the Briarwood Annual Mission Fair. Remembering family and friends can be both easy and meaningful with a gift from the 2016 Mission Fair. Meal: $6.00/adult; $3.00/child; $15 family max Newsletter 3

4 SERVING THIS MONTH ELDERS OF THE WEEK 6 Audie Dodson & Debra Kinser 13 Susan Bostwick & Erik Williamsen 20 Tommie Cole & Jimmy Hulsman 27 Nancy Bailey & Jimmy Hulsman USHERS Nora Brunson Anne Dreher Art Magee Suzan Dorsey David French Jill Nicholas Warren Dorsey Debra Kinser Press York Mark Bailey (markgbailey@comcast.net) is chair of the Usher Committee. Call him if you need to change a day. Then inform the office. SANCTUARY PREPARATION 6 Debra Kinser 13 Marcia Magee 20 Nancy Bailey 27 Joy Clemmer Emily Chandler is chair of Sanctuary Preparation Committee. If unable to serve, please contact her at or emilycox1@gmail.com. 2 Lynn Davis 5 Jim Stuart 7 Amy Lenoir 8 Helen Howie Billie Melton Jennifer Servais 9 Evelyn Forkin 10 Patsy West Donna Cook Christina DeJonge 11 Hines Bostwick Press York 12 Beverly Friday 16 Hope Conerly Molly Sessums 17 Betty Keating Linda Simmons Annette Colman Oliver Nash Bryce Burrell 18 Camilla French Pat Worley 21 Jim McCreery Mariel Colman Brad Naylor 23 Jessica Kinard 24 Melody Jensen 28 Clay Pedigo Frank Kinard 29 Joanne Girod Sean Gardner If you have a birthday this month and don t see your name, contact the office. Budget Snapshot September Y-T-D Budget Offerings $ 36, $303,463,52 Budget items spent ($33,869.15) ($301,717.05) Income over (under) $ 2, $ 1, October Peace & Global Witness Offering $ October 2 a Meal Offering Please save your leftover Halloween candy for the PW to use in their Christmas goody bags for patients at UMC. The candy is needed by the November 15 th Mary Martha Day and can be put in the collection basket in the Fellowship Hall under the PW bulletin board. Stewardship 2016 Change my heart, O God Sunday, November 20 Preparation Team Gail Howell Linda Simmons Newsletter 4

5 353 registered participants and 57 volunteers helped The Little Light House net over $50,000 (and counting!) at their EXPLORER S BIBLE STUDY Nursery/child care provided for 6 PM class. that was held on Saturday, October 29th Monday, November 7 th 9:30 AM and 6 PM Monday, November 14 th 9:30 AM and 6 PM Monday, November 21 st 9:30 AM and 6 PM Monday, November 28 th 9:30 AM and 6 PM Staff Update Thank you to Faye Hollingsworth for her service to The Little Light House. Tammy Tadlock is now serving as interim executive director until the vacated position is filled. s in November at Briarwood! ~The start of our new study The Reason for God was postponed until Wednesday evening, November 2 nd. This study is designed to help us dig deeper into objections to the Christian faith and to learn about both sides of the issues. Please join us on the first 3 Wednesday nights of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Heritage Room. Sessions include: Nov. 2 Isn t the Bible a Myth? Nov. 9 How Can You Say There Is Only One Way to God? Nov. 16 What Gives You the Right to Tell Me How to Live My Life? No meal..separate children s activities..nursery provided Nov. 23 NOT meeting due to Thanksgiving And we will finish up November with a special Wednesday evening: Nov. 30 6:00 pm Meal & Mission Fair (see separate article on bottom of p. 3) Choir rehearsal on Wed. nights at 6:30 p.m. Newsletter 5

6 In Memory of Given by In Memory of Betty Bailey Sara Hans Elizabeth McCormick Sarah Hyde Jane Hogue Margaret Liles Albert Davis Given by Walterine & Rascal Odom Bill & Noni Buchanan Dick & Judy Foster Margaret Vinson Bill & Noni Buchanan Dick & Judy Foster Mara Kirby Bill & Mary Carlisle Mara Kirby Bill & Noni Buchanan Dick & Judy Foster Corinne Fox Anne Dreher Olan & Ann Ray Linda Hill Press & Amy York Berkeley Thomson Paul & Crea Shelton Marimae Coleman Walterine & Rascal Odom Larry Hogue Carolyn & Donald Appler Sarah Randall Carol & Wes Busbee Bill & Mary Carlisle Corinne Fox Dick & Judy Foster Mara Kirby Alabel Wiser Mr. & Mrs. John W. Lange Marimae Coleman Carol & Wes Busbee Harriet DeCell Kuykendall Jere B. Nash Anne Marie & Tommy Blair Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Elder Mr. & Mrs. Allen Queen Mr. & Mrs. Harry Peyton Mr. & Mrs. Bruce MacMorran Albert Davis (continued) Richard & Claire McCleary Joe & Carolyn Durrett William J. Van Devender Judith Steele Linda Hill Press & Amy York Sally Hederman Dr. & Mrs. Lewis Lipscomb Mr. & Mrs. Steve Cagle Judy & Duncan Gray Walterine & Rascal Odom Evelyn Stevens Bill & Myra Cook Linda Hill Press & Amy York Marimae Coleman Charles & Sue Clinton Albert Ellis Davis, Jr. August October 18, 2016 Mary Evelyn Redus Stevens June 24, 1924 October 28, 2016 We will observe All Saint s Day on Sunday, November 20 th. Please join us during worship as we remember and read aloud the names of our members who have passed away this past year. Newsletter 6

7 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday :00 pm Mission Com. Mtg. 6:30 pm Programs Choir Rehearsal 6 Sunday School PWCT Fellowship Time Morning Worship Youth Lunch Meeting 7 Congregational Care Meeting 8 Lydia Circle 9 5:30 pm Worship Com. Mtg 6:30 pm Programs Choir Rehearsal Elizabeth Circle Sunday School Fellowship Time Morning Worship Stewardship Luncheon Naomi & Rachel Circles Congregational Care Meeting 6:30 pm Programs Choir Rehearsal 20 Communion Sunday School Fellowship Time Morning Worship (All Saints Day Observance) Session Congregational Care Meeting Briarwood Methodist Church 6:30 p.m. No Programs Office Closed Office Closed 27 1 st Sunday of Advent Sunday School Fellowship Time Morning Worship Congregational Care Meeting 6:00 pm Meal & Mission Fair Choir Rehearsal Newsletter 7

8 The Briarwood Vision Briarwood Presbyterian Church 620 Briarwood Drive Jackson, MS Non Profit Org. US Postage Paid Jackson, Ms Permit No. 452 Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday, November 6 Tuesday, November 22 6:30 p.m. Briarwood United Methodist Church 320 Briarwood Drive Newsletter 8