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September 28, 2022
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Dear Friends,
Maybe you have noticed the change of seasons coming on? The rhythms of the natural world keep their cadence whether we acknowledge them or not. John Keats ends his poetic tribute “To Autumn” with a beautiful, sensory-laden description of nature:
“Hedge-crickets sing; and now with treble soft
The red-breast whistles from a garden-croft;
And gathering swallows twitter in the skies.”
Take a little time to soak in the beauty of creation all around you. Maybe in those moments of contemplation, you will also have an opportunity to remind a friend or loved one who gave it all to us in the first place. Then, invite them to come to church this Sund!
We also hope you will connect with a small group this week at FBC! Read on to learn about the activities and events at FBC you will want to work into your calendar.
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FBC will celebrate World Communion Sunday with Christians around the globe this weekend. This annual occurrence serves as a unifying statement that Jesus Christ is the Head of the Church, regardless of the denomination. We are reminded, as well, that we are part of a much larger community of believers and worshippers. As is our tradition at FBC, we will take a special offering for our Benevolence Ministry, which reaches individuals in our community in their time of immediate need. | Pughtopia is a Wonderful Place! | |
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Adam and Harrison Pugh will take the stage at the next Common Grounds Coffeehouse event on September 30 at 7:00 p.m. (The doors open at 6:30.)
Along with tasty Italian sodas, coffees, and treats, you can expect a mixture of music from many genres — country, Southern rock, soft rock, oldies, Motown, Christian, and Disney tunes.
You can also expect contests and fun!
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On Sunday, October 9, we will hold a called church conference at the end of each of our two worship services to elect new deacons to begin serving in 2023. Click on the button below to review the list of nominees. | |
Journey in Grace Membership Class | |
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The Journey in Grace membership gathering is a basic introduction to our church family designed to clearly explain who and what our church is. Steven Norris, the Senior Pastor at FBC, leads this overview of our church’s basic beliefs, history, and structure. If you are a new member, or you are considering membership, please consider attending on Sunday, October 2, after the service.
We will provide lunch as part of this experience, followed by a 60 minute class. Your response helps us prepare enough food for everyone.
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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
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Email Ellee if you are registered,
so she can plan the FBC meal for
one of the camping nights.
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A Night of Worship and Prayer for the Community | We encourage you to come out to the Park on 6th in downtown Griffin on October 7th at 7:00 p.m. to spend time with the larger Griffin faith community in worship and prayer. Let’s UNITE and lift up our community and our neighbors. | |
Children's Ministry
(Birth-5th Grade)
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Music and Missions
meets tonight!
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Babies through threes can meet in the Nursery room on the Weekday Education hall.
Pre-K through K5 meet Mrs. Jenny, Mrs. Rachel, and Mr. Les on the Weekday Education hall.
Grades 1-5 meet Mrs. Leslie, Ms. Mamre, and Mr. Franklin on the second floor of the Education Building.
| Parents, please pick your elementary kids up in the gym at 7:00 p.m. | |
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WE'RE GROWING!
Not only are we blessed with healthy children, but we are seeing more of them in our Sunday morning and Wednesday night classes! Please consider volunteering in our Children's Ministry — reach out to us for more information.
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Would you like to receive our Children's Ministry Newsletter? Click on the button to let us know you want to subscribe to the newsletter. | | |
Student Ministry
(6th-12th grade)
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What's going on in YTH?
Students will meet TONIGHT at 6:30 in the Student Center (aka the Basement). Students should be picked up on the FLC side of the church at 800 pm. Sometimes small groups go a little over time, but we have good stuff to talk about! We have free popcorn. Cokes are $0.50 and milkshakes are $1.00.
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Fall Retreat at Camp Glisson
Can you think of anything finer than to be in the North Georgia Mountains in early November? Think of the crisp air, filled with the sounds of glee as students zip through the trees. Imagine the warmth of the voices as students lift their voices in worship together. This CBF Georgia retreat offers youth the perfect opportunity to get refreshed, meet new friends, and grow in their faith.
Dates: Nov 11-13
Cost: $140
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Take note of a few important dates for Student Ministry:
Basecamp Summit — January 15, 2023
Ski Trip — February 20-24, 2023
Basecamp — July 17-21, 2023
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The Seipp / Sheets Duo Presents
A Salute to Veterans
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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
7:00 p.m., First Baptist Church
The Seipp/Sheets Duo craft a unique, engaging, and entertaining concert experience with powerful and innovative videos that create connections to audiences of all ages. Music of Bach, Vivaldi, Handel to rock icon, Freddie Mercury, and inspirational patriotic selections that honor our country’s veterans will be presented.
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Handbells
Rehearsal today from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Rehearsal Sunday in the Sanctuary at 8:00 a.m.
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Orchestra
Rehearsal in the Instrumental Room from 6:00 to 6:45 p.m.
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Connexion Musicians
Morgan Hall: vocalists rehearse at 6:30 p.m. and the band rehearses at 7:00 p.m.
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Sanctuary Choir
Rehearsal tonight at 7:00 p.m.
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Ukulele Ensemble
Rehearsal in the
Instrumental Room
Thursdays at noon
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Beginner's Ukulele Lessons
If you are interested in learning Ukulele in the spring, then please contact
Ellee Hilley.
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Our emphasis on state missions wraps up this week. Don’t let the month close out without learning more about what we at FBC Griffin do to support ministries around Georgia.
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Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Georgia Gets a New Moderator!
At the upcoming CBF Georgia General Assembly, our very own Steven Norris will be "installed" as the new moderator for CBFGA, effective January 2023. This position is the highest elected role in the organization, and we are excited to see Steven represent our church in it! If you are available November 6-7 to travel to FBC Augusta, we would love to have you join us in support of Steven! The cost for the gathering is $40 (to cover meals), and individuals would need to secure their own hotel room. This cost could be minimal if people room together. If you would be interested in attending this event, please register for it using the link below. Contact us for more information, or to let us know you are going and would like to know if anyone is available to room with you.
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Christian Literature Recycling
Women on Mission (WOM) will be collecting Christian literature you would like to recycle over the next few weeks. Please drop the material off in the designated receptacle in either Welcome Center at church. This material gets delivered to those who do not have ready access to Christian literature.
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First Baptist Griffin supports LifeSong Ministries, Inc., which is a program that provides free classes to women who lack resources, yet desire to improve their life situation, job skills, and education.
If you know a woman who would benefit from such classes, please ask them to contact LifeSong Ministries at 404-980-5549. A new class will form soon and spots are limited.
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Library Hours
Sundays
10:00-11:30 a.m.
Wednesdays
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
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Want to search the Church Library from your phone? Download the Librista app today! Sign in to First Baptist Griffin and you can see our collection. Contact the Church Library for more information.
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If you have any questions, or if you would like to know how to get involved, please contact Seth Brown. | |
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Children within our local school system need people in their lives that will show them Grace. At First Baptist we believe in a Grace that gives generously and serves passionately. Now is the time to put some boots on the ground for God’s kingdom as part of our Community of Grace.
The mentor program through Griffin Spalding County Schools is looking for adults willing to serve as a mentor for a child at a minimum of 45 minutes a month during school hours (typically between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.). Mentoring takes many forms — reading a book, being read to, helping with school work, playing cards or board games, and even just being present and listening. To qualify to join our team of FBC Mentors, we need you to commit to there is a two hour training, a background check, and willingness to commit to meeting with your student for the rest of the school year.
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It was the best of heaters, it was the worst of heaters…
You may not have given much thought to the way the church gets heated during the cold months, but it wouldn’t take long for you to start asking questions if the heat didn’t work. Fortunately, our Properties Committee has been working behind the scenes to ensure you don’t have to worry about shivering during the next worship service.
Earlier in the summer, we discovered our boiler had give out. While we were grateful to have a couple of months to research the alternatives, we soon had to rally and make a decision. We contacted Wright Brothers to help us with a solution, and they promptly contacted Bristol Boiler Company. The rest is now history.
Although the work has taken a few days, the professionals worked within the narrow confines of our basement to haul out the old boiler and replace it with a new one. Pat your Properties Committee members on the back for a job well done the next time you see them!
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Photo credit goes to Alice Blake, Chair of the Properties Committee | |
Other News & Events Around the Church | | | |
Let's have chicken tetrazzini, salad, rolls, and dessert tonight at 5:00 p.m. in Morgan Hall before starting our small groups at 6:00 p.m. tonight, shall we? Click on the "Reserve a Plate" button to let us know you're coming. You can find out more about our small groups by clicking on "Learn More." | |
With the fall season fast approaching, wouldn’t you like something new to wear? Consider a fashionable performance polo, a comfy new sweatshirt, or a long-sleeved dress shirt — all with an FBC logo! You can now preorder these shirts, which are embroidered locally. For more details, or to place an order, follow the link below. | | |
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Lunch, anyone?
You are invited to join FBC and others from the Griffin faith community at the Griffin Police Department on Friday, October 7 between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., when they will be hosting food trucks inside their gated parking area. Come out to show your support and meet your local police officers.
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Diane Lamb joined the FBC staff on September 25, 1989.
Ellee Hilley joined the FBC staff on October 1, 2004.
Thank you, Ladies, for your dedication and service to our church family!
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To My Entire FBC Family,
Thank you so much for praying for my brother all these years. Now, he is resting with my parents. I love and appreciate each one of you.
Love, Orietta
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Deep Stretch Yoga Class: Jenna Sullivan leads an hour-long yoga session in the Hardee Hospitality Room at 4:15 pm on Tuesdays throughout the fall. The cost is $10/person, payable to Jenna at the door.
X’tra Years of Zest (XYZ), our senior adult ministry, will meet again on Tuesday, October 11, at 11:30 a.m. in Morgan Hall.
Women on Mission (WOM) will meet in the Hardee Hospitality Room immediately following the XYZ meeting on Tuesday, October 11.
Fall Break: We will not have regular Wednesday night activities on October 12.
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Curiosity: A Forgotten Fruit of the Spirit?
by Steven Norris
| One of the great gifts that my mother gave to me was a love for books. As a child, she read to me on a nightly basis. Regularly, I would select a yellow paperback that centered around an inquisitive little primate and his owner, “the Man in the Yellow Hat.” You can understand my delight when... | | |
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If you wish to place flowers in the Sanctuary and Morgan Hall in honor or memory of a loved one, then please call Brenda Goolsby (cell: 770-468-3959).
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Need a ride to church?
Tony Powell is our Transportation Team coordinator and would be happy to arrange for your ride to church on Sunday mornings.
Give Tony a call at 770-490-5042 if you would like to set up a ride.
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Don't forget to share with us how we can be praying for you this week. | |
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September 25, 2022
Annual Budget
$1,708,200.00
Required Budget in 39 Weeks
$1,281,150.00
Budget Giving This Week
$12,515.60
Received Budget in 39 Weeks
$1,109,804.48
(under)/over
$(171,345.52)
State Missions
CBF Georgia
$1,550.00
GBC
$845.00
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We want to hear from you! Take a moment and send us an email! | | |
First Baptist Church of Griffin
106 W. Taylor Street, Griffin, GA 30223
770.227.5517
info@fbcgriffin.org
www.fbcgriffin.org
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We believe in a grace that...
welcomes openly,
worships authentically,
grows continually,
serves passionately,
gives generously.
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Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, 1:00pm-5:00pm | | | | | |
