WEEKLY PRAYER — This week we are praying for Alabama Baptist Children’s Home and Family Ministries, Leeds Valley Church, and a Brook Hills short-term team serving with our long-termers in Cambodia. For more details, including daily prayer points, download our app or visit the “This Week” section of our website.
TRUNK OR TREAT PREP — To help us prepare for Trunk or Treat this evening, please empty the North Parking Lot of all cars by 1:00 today. Thank you.
PHOTOGRAPHER ON CAMPUS — We have a guest photographer on campus today assisting us with future media needs. Say cheese!
BROOK HILLS UNITED APPEAL FUND — The Brook Hills United Appeal Fund has been established to support families in need this holiday season. Our United Appeal Fund also helps us maintain our tax exempt status. We will be collecting an offering next Sunday, November 3, at the end of each of our Worship Gatherings for this fund. Please consider making a donation, and make all checks payable to “Brook Hills United Appeal Fund.”
MEMBERSHIP CLASS — Take the next step toward joining our faith family by attending our membership class on Sunday, November 17, 12:00-3:30pm (lunch included.) Childcare is also available pending the minimum number is met. Register at brookhills.org/membership.
KIDS CHOIR — Kids Choir is back! Be sure to mark your calendars and make plans for the following dates! Kids will sing in both Worship Gatherings on Sunday, November 17. They will rehearse Wednesday, November 6th and 13th in the Main Worship Room from 6:30-8:00pm. The choir is open to 1st-5th graders (must be 6 years old). For more information, contact Heather at . Register at brookhills.org/kidschoir.
POSTMODERNISM AND DECONSTRUCTION FOCUS STUDY BEGINS WEDNESDAY — Our world is increasingly influenced by postmodern thought. This four-week study, led by Parker Snider, will explore the origins and impact of these views compared to a biblical worldview and how the church can respond faithfully. Join us beginning this Wednesday, October 30, at 6:30pm in B304. Visit brookhills.org/focus to register.
GUYS WEEKEND — The Student Ministry invites our guys and their dads/father figures to join us this upcoming weekend, November 1-2! Friday night (7:00-9:00pm) will just be for our students to enjoy a session and late-night snack in the Student Center. Dads/father figures will join their sons on Saturday (10:00am-3:00pm) for some friendly competition, great food, theological and practical breakouts, and a final session. Please visit brookhills.org/guysweekend to learn more and register.
GRIEFSHARE: SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS — After the passing of a loved one, the holidays can be a tough season. Join us to learn how to better deal with emotions attached to the holidays. The event is Sunday, November 3, 3:00-4:30pm in C122. An optional book is available for $5.00. Get more information at brookhills.org/survivinggrief.
SMALL GROUP BASICS: LEARN ABOUT LEADING — This one-session class covers small group strategy and philosophy for anyone interested in leading an Adult Small Group. Join us Wednesday, November 6, 6:20-8:00pm in B201. Please visit brookhills.org/basics to register, get more information, or see additional upcoming dates. Childcare is available.
FOCUS STUDY: WHEN HELPING HURTS — This three-week workshop will help us serve international families and the vulnerable in urban contexts across Birmingham. You’ll learn how the church can step into caring without causing more damage to the person, family, or community in need. The study, led by Keith Stanley, will meet in C112 on Wednesdays at 6:30pm beginning November 6. For more information or to register, please visit brookhills.org/whhworkshop.
LEGACY AND YOUNG ADULT BRUNCH — Join us Saturday, November 9 in the Student Center for some fun and fellowship across generations. We’ll gather at 9:00am to enjoy a Cracker Barrel breakfast together, then play some generational trivia as we get to know one another. The cost is $5.00. Please register at brookhills.org/breakfast.
DIVORCECARE: SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS — The holidays may not be the same for you this year. Join us to learn how to deal with emotions and family during the holidays. Discover hope for your future following divorce. The event is Wednesday, November 13, at 6:30pm in C114. An optional book will be available for $5.00. Sign up or get more information at brookhills.org/survivingdivorce.
COLLEGE STUDENTS — We would love to see you at Community Group, which meets at 9:00am on Sundays in the Student Center. Coffee and breakfast snacks are provided as we have Bible study and table discussions. We also have weekly Small Groups and we would love to have you join us. Go to brookhills.org/college and select the Small Group tab to find a group for you. To learn more about what we offer throughout the week and in the upcoming semester, follow us on Instagram @brookhillscollege.
COLLIDE — Middle and High School students, Collide registration is open and we invite you to join us for one of our favorite weekends of the year! Collide 2025 will happen January 31-February 2nd and will include amazing worship, engaging messages from our guest speaker Miles Fidell, small groups, a silent disco, and opportunities to serve our city. You can learn more and register at brookhills.org/collide.
SERVE WITH BROOK HILLS KIDS — Our Sunday morning small groups for 2nd and 3rd-grade boys and girls are bursting. Let’s discuss the fantastic discipleship opportunities. Please email us at Kids@brookhills.org, call 205-313-7727, or text 205-440-3390.
ESL PRESCHOOL/CHILDRENS COORDINATOR POSITION OPEN — This is a paid position, 10-hours per week. If you or someone you know might be interested in applying, contact Grace at
MAGI TREES SELECTION DAY, NOVEMBER 3 — Mark your calendars! Magi Trees will be coming soon. You can grab an ornament and buy a gift for a child or teen! Every gift you give will go to Oak Tree Ministries kids and international friends. The trees will be in the lobby NEXT WEEK! Be on the lookout!
CAN YOU SUB IN OUR ESL KID’S MINISTRY ON OCTOBER 31? — Our preschool and kids ministry will be short-staffed October 31 at our evening ESL program at First Baptist Church Hoover. Could you serve for one night? Email Grace at gthornton@brookhills.org
GO MID-TERM — Are you interested in going on a mid-term trip next Summer? Learn more about serving mid-term by contacting Andrew@brookhills.org.
PRAYER FOR THE NATIONS — Join us in the Community Room Sunday, November 10 at 8:00am as we pray for our long-termers in the Desert City, Taylor & Julia.
PARENTS OF STUDENTS — registration is now open for the six student ministry mission trips! Registration closes November 3! Please visit brookhills.org/trips to apply!