CHRISTMAS AT BRIARWOOD

Join us at Briarwood this Advent season as we celebrate the birth of our Savior and join in worship together. This year Briarwood is offering many Christmas events for the whole family. All of these events and Worship Services are  open to the public, so please invite your friends and family as we worship and fellowship together this Advent season!

CHRISTMAS EVENTS

Countdown to Christmas
Women’s Ministry  |  November 19 *


Women join us at 9:30 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall as we prepare our hearts for the Christmas season. Our speaker, Candy Wood Lindley, will share with us her story of faith and how she prepares her heart for Christmas.

Tickets are $20 at briarwood.org/women and in the Bookstore. Nursery is available by registration.
Children’s Choirs Program
November 30 • 6:00 p.m.

Come Sunday, November 30 at 6:00 p.m. to the Worship Center as the Children’s Choirs bless us with the singing of Christmas songs and begin our Season of Advent.
“Light of Heaven” 
Briarwood Ballet  |  Christmas Performance
December 7 • 6:00 p.m.

Celebrate the Advent season with the Briarwood Ballet as they lead us in worship with their presentation on Sunday at 6:00 p.m. in the Worship Center. Admission is free. Learn more at briarwood.org/ballet.
Walk Through Nativity
December 10–12 • 6:45–8:45 p.m.

Each Advent season, Briarwood members come together to depict the birth and life of our Lord in 12 biblical scenes with narrated drama using live actors and animals—including a camel! Over 750 volunteer actors, costumers,  parking attendants, scene-builders, and greeters are needed for this year’s Walk Through. Sign up online at briarwood.org/wtn or call 205-776-5282.
Briarwood Christmas Festival
“Your Light Has Come”

December 21 • 6:00 p.m.

Come experience Advent through musical and artistic presentations from the Briarwood Sanctuary Choir,  the  Orchestra, and Ballet featuring special guest, Sandra McCracken. This event is free and open to the public.
Christmas Eve Services
December 24
Family Candlelight Service • 5:00 & 7:00 p.m.*
Candlelight Communion Service • 11:00 p.m.

Give a gift this Advent Season

OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES

Operation Christmas Child
Shoeboxes available in the Ministries Lobby. Pack a shoe box with small toys, hygiene items, and prayers to touch a child’s life! Turn in boxes at the Children’s Auditorium Hallway by November 16.
Angel Tree
Available November 16 in the church lobbies. This year’s gifts will benefit children in need from the Birmingham area. Gifts are due back at Briarwood by November 23. Email awood@briarwood.org with any questions.
Christmas Poinsettias
Purchase a Christmas poinsettia to place in the Worship Center on December 21 in memory or honor of someone. Plants are $18 each.