Celebration of Worship L.E.A.D. Morning SErvicES of DivinE WorShip - May 6, 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 urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions and thanksgivings be made for all people I Timothy 2:1 The Call to Worship and Preparation from the Psalms The Prelude and Time of Meditation and Confession Be Thou My Vision (arr. Hull) Chris Neugent, clarinet Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your steadfast love; according to Your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin! For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. Against You, You only, have I sinned and done what is evil in Your sight, so that You may be justified in Your words and blameless in Your judgment. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, You will not despise. from Psalm 51 The Invocation The Gospel Word of Salvation The Sacrament of Baptism *The Greeting of Grace and Peace *The Hymn of Ascents Rejoice, All Ye Believers (Trinity) *The Confession of Truth I Thessalonians 5:4 11 The PeTiTioninG of God s Providence Praise the Lord! It is good to sing praises to our God... Psalm 147:1a The Pastoral Prayer of Intercession The adoration of God s Glory Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of the Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching. I Timothy 4:13 The Choral Offering of Worship Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending (arr. Rutter) Chancel Choir
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 *The Singing of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs Come, Thou Fount Come Lord Jesus (Even So Come) The ProclamaTion of God s Word Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of the Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching. I Timothy 4:13 *The Prayer of Illumination * The New Testament Reading I Peter 1:13 The Exposition of God s Word XI. I Peter in Biblical Perspective The Elect in the Exile Elect Exile Lifestyle Axiom #1 The Hope that Purifies I Peter 1:13 Pastor Reeder The consecration of God s PeoPle Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of His glory with great joy, to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen. Jude 1:24 25 *The Pastoral Benediction *The Congregational Affirmation It Is Well with My Soul Hymn 493 v. 4 The Postlude I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord (Williams) * 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 ThE EvEning SErvicE of DivinE WorShip - 6:00 p.m. O Praise His Name! Community Worship Service
Prayers and Praises Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise Him in the heights! Praise Him, all His angels; praise Him all His hosts! (Psalm 148:1, 2) Pray for those preparing for the Community Worship Service this evening. Pray for the outreach opportunities to invite friends and family to Briarwood. Missions Prayer Focus Pray for Luke and Michelle Stannard with CRU in Hungary as he teaches the next generation to study Scripture; may hearts be open and communication clear. Pray for new plans to launch three short-term mission trips to recruit university students in this equipping and training for future ministry. Continue steadfastly in prayer... Colossians 4:2a Opportunities for Ministry and Growth 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 of 8. RSVP by May 24 to 918-7976 or supportoursoldiersalabama.org. Have you heard about the greatest week of the summer VBS? Register your rising K5 6th grade children by May 31 at briarwood.org/vbs. Want to be a VBS Teen Helper? Rising 7th 12th grade teens register at briarwood.org/vbsteen. Rising 7th and 8th grade teens MUST have a parent volunteering at VBS to be a teen helper. Register EARLY! Dig out those sleeping bags! Give your child or grandchild the gift of a lifetime memories that only summer camp can give! Camp Briarwood registration is open for June July camps at briarwood.org/camp. Our Church Family Duty Elders for Anointing Services: Class of 2020 Serving in the Nursery today: In One Accord, Growing in Grace Hospitalized: Sherle Adams, Barbara Pierce, Bonnie Richards, Helene Wagstaff We rejoice with Harrison and Julia Jones on the birth of their son, Harrison Harris William, Jr., on Apr. 24, and with his grandparents Charlie and Lisa Hoke. Our love and sympathy to Diane Parker and family on the death of her brother, David Flatt, on Apr. 21; to Shirley Turpin, Tommy Turpin, Jenni Saville and family on the death of their husband and father, member Curtis Turpin, on Apr. 26; and to Mary Hargrove and family on the death of her husband, member Harry Hargrove, on May 1. Congratulations to Joseph Bannon Ricketts and Sarah Elaine Whittle who were married on Sun., April 22 in Pensacola, Florida. The flowers in the Worship Center are given to the glory of God in memory of Eileen Howard from her husband, Jim. The flowers in the Worship Center Lobby are given to the glory of God in celebration of the home coming for Harry Hargrove from wife, Mary and family.
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 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship - Worship Center 6:00 p.m. BYG and Raiders D-Groups - The Barn 9:30 a.m. L.O.V.E. Ministry - Flower Room 11:00 a.m. Caroline Circle - FH-D 10:00 a.m. Dr. Barker s Bible Study - A105 6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal - Choir Room * 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 6:00 p.m. WOC Precept Bible Study: Colossians/Philemon - E008 6:00 p.m. WW2T - Board Directed Ministries Board Room 7:00 p.m. Barker Bible Study - Cahaba Ridge (3090 Healthy Way) No activities 7:00 a.m. Men s Prayer Breakfasts - Giddens, Thomases Officer Nominations Deacon and Elder nominations for the Class of 2021 are being accepted from the congregation during the month of May. Nominating forms are available at the various information stations throughout the church. The deadline for nominations is May 31, 2018. email: info@briarwood.org website: briarwood.org 2200 Briarwood Way Birmingham, Alabama 35243 205-776-5200
Announcements Church Revitalization Ministry Prayer You are invited to gather for prayer today at 5:00 p.m. in W202. All are welcome. TRAILBLAZER Travel Oct. 26 31 to Washington D.C. Attend the Information Meeting on Tues., May 8 at 4:00 p.m. in FH-A for a discount. For information, email dmatthews@briarwood.org or go to briarwood.org/trailblazers. Working Women s Bible Study (WW2T) May 10 from 6:00 7:30 p.m. in the Board Directed Ministries Building. Join us to study the Word and fellowship together. Sponsored by WOC and WBL. Nursery not available. The Persecuted Church Team will meet for prayer on Sun., May 13 at 5:00 p.m. in G103. All are welcome to join us to pray for our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. 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. Interested in serving in the Birmingham area? Go to briarwood.org/urban for information on volunteering with our local ministry partners. 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) 3rd 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. 3) One more nurse needed per day. If you are available any day, email Raleigh Macoy at rmacoy@briarwood.org. 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: Assistant to the Nursery Director. Part-time position for a Briarwood member. If you are organized and love children, this job is for you! If interested, contact Alison Craig at acraig@briarwood.org or call 776-5214. Admin. Assistant for Church Revitalization Ministry. This 28-hour per week position includes skills needed in the areas of social media; publications; database, financial and conference management; pastoral support. Candidate must be a member of the church or become one. 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.
Briarwood Presbyterian Church PCA The Lord s Day Morning, May 6, 2018 Dr. Harry L. Reeder III XI. I Peter in Biblical Perspective The Elect in the Exile Elect Exile Lifestyle Axiom #1 The Hope that Purifies I Peter 1:13 (page 1030 in the ESV pew Bible) Introduction/Review: The Life for Christ as an Elect Exile Axiom #1
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