Celebration of Worship L.E.A.D. Morning SErvicES of DivinE WorShip - April 29, 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 For a whole year they met with the church and taught a great many people. Acts 11:26 The Call to Worship and Preparation from the Psalms The Prelude and Time of Meditation and Confession O Zion Haste (Van Der Pol) To You, O Lord, I lift up my soul; in You alone do I trust, O my God. Remember, O Lord, Your great mercy and love, for they are from of old. Remember not the sins of my youth and my rebellious ways; according to Your love remember me, for You are good, O Lord. For the sake of Your name forgive my iniquity, for it is great. Look upon my affliction and my distress and take away all my sins. Guard my life and rescue me; let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in You. These things I ask in the strong name of Jesus Christ, my Lord. Amen. The Choral Introit As the Hart Pants Psalm 42:1 (Mendelssohn, arr. Haines) Chamber Ensemble The Invocation The Gospel Word of Salvation The Receiving of New Members (10:55) *The Greeting of Grace and Peace *The Hymn of Ascents My Faith Has Found a Resting Place Hymn 405 vv. 1, 2 My Hope Is in the Lord Hymn 406 vv. 1, 4 The PeTiTioninG of God s Providence Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. Colossians 4:2 The Pastoral Prayer of Intercession The adoration of God s Glory Sing praises to the Lord, for He has done gloriously; let this be made known in all the earth. Isaiah 12:5 The Choral Offering of Worship This I Believe (Apostles Creed) (Crocker/Fielding) Chancel Choir and Praise Team The Presentation and Consecration of God s Tithe and Our Offerings Each one must give as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. II Corinthians 9:7
*The Congregational Response of Thanksgiving The Doxology *The Prayer of Thanksgiving *The Confession of Faith *The Singing of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs Revelation 5 (selections) Revelation Song (Riddle) The ProclamaTion of God s Word and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God... Ephesians 6:17 *The Prayer of Illumination * The New Testament Reading Revelation 5:1 14 The Exposition of God s Word The Lion and the Lamb Revelation 5:1 14 Dr. Peter Lillback The consecration of God s PeoPle And now I commend you to God and to the Word of His grace... Acts 20:32a *The Pastoral Benediction *The Congregational Affirmation Revive Us Again Hymn 295 v. 3 The Postlude When In Our Music God is Glorified (Stanford) * 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. Fellowship of Believers 3:00 p.m. Soccer Field Parking Lot 6:00 p.m. Dinner in the Fellowship Hall
Prayers and Praises Praise the Lord. I will give thanks to You, O Lord among the peoples. I will sing praises to You among the nations. (Psalm 108:3) Pray that those coming to the Chapel on the National Day of Prayer will be brought closer to Jesus through the noon worship with Drs. Frank Barker and John Haines. Missions Prayer Focus Pray for the students in Briarwood s outreach ministry to local internationals who are graduating and moving away. Pray for the Christians to connect with local churches, grow in a relationship with Christ, and become witnesses of the Gospel. Pray for the non-christians to continue to seek the Lord and to come to saving faith. Continue steadfastly in prayer... Colossians 4:2a Opportunities for Ministry and Growth Join us to pray for our nation on the National Day of Prayer on Thurs., May 3. The Chapel and Prayer Room will be open all day. Drs. Frank Barker and John Haines will lead worship at 12:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Prayer brochures will be available. Come to O Praise His Name! Community Worship Service next Sun., May 6 at 6:00 p.m. in the Worship Center. Don t miss this special evening of worship with the Briarwood Choirs and Orchestra, Praise Teams, guest soloists, the Birmingham Community Mass Choir, and Track 7 Gospel Quartet. Honor our soldiers at the Memorial Day Dinner May 31 at 6:00 p.m. in the FH. The featured speaker is Dr. Jack Hawkins, combat veteran and Chancellor of Troy University. Tickets are $25 or $300/table(8). RSVP by May 24 to 918-7976, or supportoursoldiersalabama.org. Our Church Family Duty Elders for Anointing Services: Class of 2019 Serving in the Nursery today: Sojourners Hospitalized: Jeffie Rae Thompson, Tine Mae Thompson, Curtis Turpin, Dorel Elliott, Sherle Adams, Mary Anne Forbes, Barbara Pierce, Chuck Neese, Dale Scruggs Our love and sympathy to David Gority, Erin Robertson and family on the death of their sister and aunt, Susan Krater, on Apr. 15; and to Carole Grimes and family on the death of her mother, Dorothy Barnes, on Apr. 22. The flowers in the Worship Center are given to the glory of God in memory of Tracy Wheeler Jones from her mother, Sandy. Welcome these new members who joined today: Hank Abbott; Ken and Susan Berg; Katy Bullock; Gary, Lori, Bethany and Rachel Floyd; Brian and Jessie Goodyear; John and Jenny Haines; Adam and Anna Hix; Jonathan Kalehoff; Carson McKeen; Kevin Plyler; Laura Power; Chadman and Ashley Ponter; Wes and Paty Pruet; Anna Russell; Jerry Stofel; Steve and Kim Shotts; Stephen Staie. Briarwood members, bring your kids (nursery 6th grade) to Kids Night Out May 4 from 6:00 9:30 p.m. Go to briarwood.org/children for this register-only event. Today s guest speaker is Dr. Peter Lillback, president and professor of historical theology and church history at Westminster Theological Seminary. He also serves as the president of The Providence Forum.
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, 776-5291. 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 3:00 p.m. Annual Church Picnic - Soccer Field Parking Lot 6:00 p.m. Fellowship Dinner - FH 9:30 a.m. L.O.V.E. Ministry - Flower Room 6:30 p.m. CMMA Singles - Simpsons 10:00 a.m. Dr. Barker s Bible Study - A105 6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal - Choir Room 6:30 p.m. Raiders @ The Barn - The Barn 7:00 p.m. BYG @ The Barn - The Barn * 9:30 a.m. WOC Precept Bible Study: Colossians/Philemon - FH-A * 9:30 a.m. Prayer for Our Nation - Women: Prayer Rm/Men: W203 12:00 p.m National Day of Prayer Worship Service - Chapel 6:00 p.m. WOC Precept Bible Study: Colossians/Philemon - E008 7:00 p.m. Barker Bible Study - Cahaba Ridge (3090 Healthy Way) No activities 7:00 a.m. Men s Prayer Breakfasts - Giddens, Thomases Are you a graduating church member? We want to celebrate you! 12th grade high school members, contact us with your full name, high school, and plans following graduation. If you re graduating this spring/summer from College or Graduate School or know a member who is, send us your full name, school and degree. Contact Rachel at rlaster@briarwood.org or 776-5269. We need your information by this Wed., May 2. email: info@briarwood.org website: briarwood.org 2200 Briarwood Way Birmingham, Alabama 35243 205-776-5200
Announcements Officer Nominations Deacon and Elder nominations for the Class of 2021 will be accepted from the congregation during the month of May. Nominating forms will be available today at the various information stations throughout the church. The deadline for nominations is May 31, 2018. How do you define success? Come to the YBL Breakfast, Fri., May 4 at 6:30 a.m. at The Harbert Center to hear John Aden, former Mac Tools CEO and Senior VP Walmart. Tickets $20 or $150/table (8). RSVP at 776-5450 or rsvp@ybl.org. Church Revitalization Ministry Prayer You are invited to gather for prayer Sun., May 6 at 5:00 p.m. in W202. All are welcome. Working Women s Bible Study May 10 from 6:00 7:30 p.m. in Board Directed Ministries Building. Join us to study the Word and fellowship together. Sponsored by WOC and WBL. Nursery not available. Caroline House Open House Wed., May 16 from 5:00 7:00 p.m. You are invited to drop in to see all the updates of the newly renovated Caroline House. Summer Fun for Kids Start planning now for a summer of spiritual growth and fun! See Briarwood s activities for children and youth at briarwood.org/summerkids. VBS registration is open! Register your children by May 31 at briarwood.org/vbs. We want YOU...to help with VBS. 1) Sign up to help in the Nursery shepherding the 2 s, 3 s, or 4 s. Make a difference in a child s life and sign up at briarwood.org/nursery. 2) 4th and 6th grade shepherds still needed. To sign up, email Raleigh Macoy at rmacoy@briarwood.org or see a volunteer list at briarwood.org/vbs under staff needs. Camp Briarwood Give the gift of a lifetime of memories that only summer camp can give! Registration now for June July camps at briarwood.org/camp. Worship Service Prayer Time Join us whenever you can in the Prayer Room during either the 8:00 a.m. or 10:55 a.m. Worship Service. This on-going intercessory prayer time is focused on the Worship Service, the health of our church and revival in our hearts. L.E.A.D. Testimonies God has been faithfully using many of you to lead the lost to Christ. We want to join in celebrating with you what God has done, so if you have had an experience of sharing your faith or leading someone to Christ, then please email your story to Eric Reebals at ereebals@briarwood.org or call 776-5338. Current Job Openings Admin. Assistant for Church Revitalization Ministry. A talented and detailed leader is needed for this 28-hour per week position, with skills in the areas of social media, publications, database and conference management, financial recordkeeping, and pastoral support. Contact Joseph Franks at jfranks@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 Jay Shaw at jshaw@briarwood.org or call 776-5269. Part-Time Accountant. Briarwood seeks a part-time accountant with prior experience in compensations and benefits. Three years accounting experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting degree preferred. Hours are Mon. Fri. 8:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Email résumé to fmorris@briarwood.org. Briarwood Christian School Superintendent. Seeking a committed Christian leader to effectively lead our faculty to embrace the school s mission. Master s degree required. Teacher Positions. Go to briarwoodchristianschool.org/employment to see current openings and job descriptions. See full details on all positions at briarwood.org/employment.