Briarwood Graduates & Career Ministry -- Briarwood Presbyterian Church (PCA) -- Birmingham, AL

Beach Retreat

	Beach Retreat
Dates: May 24-27, 2013 Location: Sandestin Resort - Destin, FL Speaker: Olan Stubbs Cost: $215 ($245 after April 21st) Beach Retreat Flyer & Registration (pdf, 205k)

The 2013 Graduates & Career Beach Retreat will be May 24-27 (Memorial Day Weekend) in in Destin, Florida.

WHERE: Sandestin is located in Northwest Florida, between Pensacola and Panama City, eight miles east of Destin. It is the only resort situated on both the Intercoastal Waterway and the Gulf of Mexico.

WHAT: Join us for three days and three nights of fellowship, worship and teaching from God’s Word. The five sessions are designed to facilitate growth in our personal relationship with our Lord, resulting in deeper relationships with others.

COST: $215 ($245 after April 21st)

Includes three nights’ lodging, speakers, on-property transportation, (2) 4-hour bicycle rentals daily per unit, 1-hour daily usage of canoe/kayak/boogie board, 1-hour free tennis court time daily, fitness center, and resort pools. Please make checks payable to Briarwood Presbyterian Church.

Beach Retreat Flyer & Registration (pdf, 205k)

THE GATHERING: Praise & Worship Service

	The Gathering
Date: TBA (May 23rd - CANCELLED) Time: Location:

The Gathering is an ecumenical worship experience for Young Adults that happens 4 times a year. It is led by Briarwood Presbyterian, Dawson Family of Faith, Church of Brookhills, and Mountain Brook Community Church.

"Let all the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you!" --Psalm 67:3

Contact Jason Ellerbee with questions.

Men's Prayer Breakfast

	Men's Prayer Breakfast
When: Saturday Mornings Time: 7:00-9:00 am Location: The Barker's

Gather for prayer and full breakfast every Saturday morning.

"And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers" – Acts 2:42

G&C Sunday Night Dinners

	Sunday Night Dinners
May 5th @ Buckhead Pool Beach Retreat Kickoff Dinner

A great time of fellowship - Sunday nights at 7:30 pm, following the evening church service. The cost is $5 (first-time visitors eat free). Location may vary.

Interested in hosting or cooking for our Sunday Night Dinner? If you would like to help, please contact Julie Cole.

G&C Lunches: Thursday & Sunday

	Thursday Lunches
When: Thursdays Time: 12:00 pm Location: various

	Sunday Lunches
When: Sundays Time: 12:30 pm Location: various

A great time of fellowship! Locations may vary, so check the calendar for upcoming lunches.

Thursdays at 12:00 pm (times may vary)

Sundays at 12:30 pm (following the church service)

Have a restaurant suggestion? Contact Julie with requests.

Sunday School

	Sunday School Information
Dates: Sundays Time: 9:30-10:30 am Location: Briarwood, A-204

The Graduates & Career Sunday School class meets in room A-204 (1st floor, down the hall from the bookstore and library) every Sunday morning. We will officially start at 9:30 am and have fellowship until 9:45 am. We will end every Sunday at 10:30 am and give more time for fellowship and to get to church services at 10:45 am.

	Spring 2013
Speaker: Jason Ellerbee Topic: Ephesians Ephesians portrays Jesus Christ, our All in All! Come join us as we discover how our position in Christ affects our practice in life, and learn how to have a spiritual walk that is rooted in Christ's spiritual wealth.

	Winter 2012/2013
Speaker: Benny Parks and Michael Mulvaney Topic: Proverbs The book of Proverbs provides God's instructions for living successfully in the practical affairs of everyday life. We will seek to understand and apply these principles to several key areas during this quarter.

	Fall 2012
Speaker: Bobby Parks Topic: I John This short book is extremely relevant to issues confronting the church today from the world outside and also relevant to issues within our own denomination. It also contains important practical teaching on assurance of salvation and living the Christian life.

Summer 2012

Speaker: Jason Ellerbee

Topic: II Timothy

Writing from a Roman prison cell, awaiting martyrdom, Paul pens his last words to his spiritual son, Timothy. He challenges and encourages Timothy to persevere in the gospel in spite of suffering and to continue the fight of faith. Come join us this quarter as we discover what it looks like to live as people who endure by remembering Jesus Christ and longing for His return.