HYDRATE OR DIEDRATE!!!
Toward the end of last semester when the hot weather was moving in on us, I walked into a classroom and saw a theater student carrying the biggest Yeti cup I have ever seen. (A Yeti is a stainless steel cooler-cup that you can fill with your favorite cool drink.) I could not help but make a snarky remark to the young lady as to its size, at which point she replied with dramatic theater major flair,
“HYDRATE OR DIEDRATE, DR B!!!!”
Well, she had a good point that applies to us during these hot summer days:
We must stay hydrated!
I was thinking about that some time ago and began to reflect on the many times that
John refers to life-giving water in his writings, whether in his Gospel, in 1 John, or in Revelation.
Out of that prayerful reflection has come a
5-part series
based on some of those passages that we will explore in the days to come. I have been intentional in avoiding some of the more obvious Johannine passages referring to water (e.g. water into wine, the woman at the well). Instead, we
will look at some of John’s passages that are often less highlighted.
Below are the upcoming sermons in this series. I would ask that you pray for this Sunday’s service. Above & Beyond has been a great initiative that God has blessed richly. However, rather than wait until January to roll out our next initiative, I sense a strong leading to go ahead and introduce it this coming Sunday.
Be in prayer as we fill our cups deeper and move into the deeper end of the pool!
Thirsting with you,
Jim
5-Part Summer Series
“Hydrate or Diedrate!:
Jesus the Living Water”
(Based on Writings from John)
June 30 --
Text: John 9:1-11
Title:
Hydrate or Diedrate!: Jesus the Living Water
Sent to the Deep End
July 7 --
Text: John 7:37-39
Title:
Hydrate or Diedrate!: Jesus the Living Water
Come and Drink!
July 14 --
Text: 1 John 5:6-12
Title:
Hydrate or Diedrate!: Jesus the Living Water
Water, Blood, and Spirit: The Triple Testimony
July 21 -- Lord’s Supper
Text: Revelation 3:14-22
Title:
Hydrate or Diedrate!: Jesus the Living Water
Sharing Your Cup
July 28 --
Text: Revelation 21:1-7
Title:
Hydrate or Diedrate!: Jesus the Living Water
No More Sea, But Springs of Water
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Today
Sanctuary Choir, 6 pm
Youth "Mafia" Game Night, 6 pm
Worship Report
June 23, 2019
Sunday School 194
Worship 267
Budgeted Goal YTD $1,626,430
Contributions YTD $1,662,530
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Sunday
5-Part Summer Series
Hydrate or Diedrate!:
Jesus the Living Water
(based on Writings from John)
Sent to the Deep End
John 9:1-11
Dr. Barnette preaching
Sunday School, 9:15 am
Worship, 10:30 am
Baptism of Hope Sims
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The McCutcheons are back in town, moving into their new home, and both are preparing for this new chapter. Mary Evelyn will be teaching AP European History at Homewood High and Larry is joining our staff as Youth Minister July 1. Larry and Mark Rector (our superstar interim YM) will work together for the month of July and Mark will continue with College in August. Welcome back to Brookwood, Larry & Mary Evelyn! We're so happy you're here!
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The annual youth beach retreat at Laguna Christian Retreat in PCB, FL, is July 15-19 and it's filling up fast! The cost is $375/person.
Balance is due by July 10.
Interested? Don't delay! Please contact
Rosanna
to register. Invite your friends. Back by popular demand, Clemency!
Don't miss out!
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We are excited to open registration for Brookwood’s 2
nd
Annual End-of-Summer Retreat! We had an amazing time last year and can’t wait to connect with each other again at Shocco Springs August 9-11. Cameron Cole, founder of Rooted Ministries and Director of Children, Youth and Family at the Cathedral Church of the Advent, will be our guest speaker. Cameron’s parents, Hutch and Jane Cole, are members at Brookwood. Cameron is the author of
Therefore I Have Hope: 12 Truths that Comfort, Sustain, and Redeem in Tragedy
. Our theme is “REST” and Cameron will help us pause before beginning another school year and consider how we can find Rest in Christ even as we transition from busy summers to the next frenzied season of life.
We will share meaningful times of worship, meals, and plenty of free time to enjoy all the recreation amenities at Shocco Springs.
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OF VITAL CONCERN TO THE GOOD OF OUR TRIBE
Children's Safety
By now you should have received by mail the information regarding the August meetings to be led by the
Minor Protection Task Force.
The information to be shared at these meetings is important for every single adult member of Brookwood, but essential for all volunteers, SS teachers, and chaperones for student ministry events. As a tribe, we must all commit to be vigilant in the care and protection of our children. We have scheduled three opportunities for you to attend one of these sessions:
Wednesday, August 7, 5:30 pm supper, 6 pm presentation
Wednesday, August 14, 5:30 pm supper, 6 pm presentation
Sunday, August, 18, 5 pm (combined with first part of Deacons' meeting)
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Upcoming Missions
-Rio Medical Mission
is September 6-14, 2019. Details will follow. Please contact
Lynne Owens
if you're interested in more information about the mission.
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The 2020 Church-Planting Mission to Kenya, East Africa
with
Jesus Harvesters
is January 18-30, 2020. The cost is $3,000. If you are interested, please contact Kathy or Kyle Hudgens at 951-2035. The deadline to commit is August 1 and 1/2 the total fee is due by September 1.
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James Spann visited the ECC Monday. He's never had a cake like the one presented to him, made by Elvia Foreman with custom cookies atop the cake, decorated by Vicki Austin and her sister!
He featured Brookwood ECC on the news Monday night!
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LOST & FOUND
We have found a black leather Tim Lahaye Prophecy Study Bible, King James version. No name in it. If it's yours, please contact the church office.
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3449 Overton Road Birmingham, AL 35223
205 967 0441 www.brookwood.org
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