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December 21, 2022

Dear Friends,

Merry Christmas friends! In all of the last-minute activities of this week, we hope you that you pause and remember you are so loved that God sent Jesus to the humblest of circumstances here on earth to mend and restore us all.

You may be following the weather and wondering how it could impact our services this weekend. At this time, we plan to hold services as scheduled. Please exercise caution wherever you may be traveling this weekend. Should conditions make the roads impassable, please watch our homepage (fbcgriffin.org) for updates on services.

We will open a warming station in our gym from Thursday evening through Monday morning for the homeless in our community. If you can help us staff this warming station, please follow the link below to a Sign Up Genius form where you can select a day and time slot. Each two-hour time slot needs to be staffed with at least three people. Thank you for considering this serving opportunity.

Special notes:

The church office will be closed at noon on 12/23 and 12/30.

The church will be closed for the full day on 12/26 and 1/2/23.

Bramblett Chapel, 6:00 p.m.

Christmas can be difficult for those who miss loved ones. If you are remembering someone dear to your heart this season, we invite you to join us for this special service to reflect, worship, and pray on the longest night of the year. The service begins at 6:00 pm. in Bramblett Chapel TONIGHT.

Candlelight Service, Sanctuary, 5:00 p.m.

Bring your family to this traditional candlelight Christmas Eve service at 5:00 p.m. on December 24 as we anticipate once again the birth of the Savior. Childcare will be provided for this service for ages birth through 3 years. This service will be live-streamed from our website at 5:00 p.m. and will also be broadcast on Comcast channel 26 at 5:00 p.m.

One-Church Service, Morgan Hall, 10:30 a.m.

Celebrate the birth of the newborn King with us on December 25th in Morgan Hall at 10:30 a.m. As this service will be a One-Church service, we will not have Sunday school. Note that childcare will not be available for this service. This service will be live-streamed from our website at 10:30 a.m. and will also be broadcast on Comcast channel 26 at 11:00 a.m.

ADVENT CONSPIRACY PROJECT

HOPE FOR VETERANS

FBC Griffin is partnering with local agencies to prepare a facility where homeless veterans in Griffin can find shelter and support. If you would like to donate to this project, please do so using the "Give" button below, which takes you directly to the Community Engagement Fund. You may indicate "Veterans" in the subject line for your gift.

In a new video installment on our Advent Conspiracy study, Seth Brown contextualizes our focus on "Give More" by introducing this project to help homeless veterans in Griffin.

If you are giving in honor of someone, we encourage you to pick up a donation card at the church so you can share the information with the person you are honoring.

We invite you to listen in on this discussion between Steven Norris and Randy Peters about the project to help homeless veterans in Griffin.

(Click on the image to watch now.)

Journey in Grace Membership Class

If you are curious about FBC, or if you are considering membership at the church, please plan to join us for the next Journey in Grace class on January 8th at 10:15 a.m. in the Heritage Room.

Are you curious about our Wednesday night programs for 2023? Here is a sneak peek at what is coming starting the second week of January. (Watch for more information over the next two weeks.)

• Meal at 5:00 p.m., Studies / Small groups at 6:00 p.m.
• Getting the Most out of the Bible, led by Steven Norris
• Great Devotional Classics, led by Ron Murray
• Parent's Group, led by Michelle Norris
• Bloom (Women's Group), led by Sandra Long
• The Gospel on the Ground (a study on Acts), by Kristi McClelland, led by Women in the Word small group
• Men's small group
• KIDMIN — Music and Missions
• Student Ministry worship and small groups (6:30 p.m.)
• Music Ministry rehearsals (6:00, 6:30, and 7:00 p.m.)

Attention Campers!

Are you registered for our FBC Camping/Glamping trips?

February 19-23, 2023:

George L. Smith State Park



October 8-11, 2023:

Cloudland Canyon State Park 

Email Ellee if you are registered,

so she can plan the FBC meal for

one of the camping nights.

BAKE SALE DECEMBER 21

Let the Youth provide your Christmas dessert this year! Come out to the Common Grounds Coffeehouse on Wednesday between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. to buy baked goods! Your support helps the students raise money for their ski trip in February.

February 20-24: This annual ski trip is a highlight of the year for the Student Ministry. Students build memories that last a lifetime, learn more about Jesus, and have a lot of fun, too! The cost is $425 per student. This includes lodging, lift tickets, ski/snowboard rental, and lunch each day. 

Take note of a few other important dates for Student Ministry:

Basecamp — July 17-21, 2023

This Week in Music Ministry

Sanctuary Choir

No rehearsal

Instrumental Ensemble

No rehearsal

Connexion Praise Team

No rehearsal

Ukulele Ensemble

No rehearsal this week

Handbells

No rehearsal

Missions

World Missions

Another example of the Lottie Moon Offering is the work of Hector Cabera. He is a global missionary partner from Cuba serving among refugees in Uganda. He's been invaluable in reaching youth in the refugee camps. He is intentionally discipling a group of youth, and he uses his love of sports to build relationships with others and share the hope he has in Christ. The IMB is thankful for the blossoming partnership with Hector's sending agency, Cuba to the Nations. By working with global missionary partners Southern Baptists can truly work toward the goal of reaching nations together. Christmas brings joy to many.

May our gifts to the CBF Global Mission Offering and to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering bring the joy of Christ around the world as people are helped and reached for Christ.

The FBC Caregiver's Clothes Closet NEEDS Mens's coats sizes XL and above. (They also need men's shoes and clothing.)

Ways You Can Serve

Many children here in Griffin could use a friend—a positive person who can encourage them and spend time with them. The hardest part of it for you is just showing up. Won't you consider becoming a mentor? If you have questions or would like to become a mentor, then please contact Seth Brown.

LifeSong Ministry

The next LifeSong class will begin on February 27, 2023. If you know a woman that would benefit from the LifeSong program, please have them contact the ministry at 404-980-5549. You may also contact the program on behalf of a woman you would like to be considered for the program.

If you would like to be involved in this Ministry, please contact the Church Office. Thank you for the prayer support and the love you show to these women. 

What's Been Happening?

Your Love in Action

Socks were recently donated and assembled by our children as a service project at their Birthday Party for Jesus a week ago. Those socks were given to the House of Hope on Monday to be distributed to homeless individuals in the area.

We were able to minister to bus drivers in the Griffin-Spalding County School System by sponsoring a Christmas dinner through our Community Engagement Fund.

Have YOU Got the Look?

Preorder something warm to wear for the winter months ahead. These items (and much more to choose from) are embroidered locally. Check out the selection and order today! 

Meetings

Special Notes

Your Help Requested

Please help us preserve the beauty and integrity of our worship space by enjoying your food and beverages outside the sanctuary. Thank you for helping us!

Don't forget to share with us how we can be praying for you this week.