Dear Friends,
Have you been thinking about the Heavenly Father's unmerited favor in your life this week? His grace shows up from beginning to end in the story of the Prodigal Son, just as it does in our own lives. As Pastor Steven has said, "we take this journey because there is a hope of return, a hope of forgiveness, a hope of new life through the work of Jesus Christ." We hope these words resound in your heart today.
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Did you receive your copy of A Community of Grace, a new book by Senior Pastor, Steven Norris last week along with the Inspire resource? If not, these will be available in the Welcome Center and at the back of Morgan Hall this week. Steven shares a little more about these resources in the video below. |
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Don't wait! Sign up today!
Sam Fox will be leading a yoga session on March 19 at 9:00 a.m. in the Hardee Hospitality Room. Space is limited to 15 people and the cost is $10 per person. We hope you will give yourself this small gift—time to increase your flexibility, breathe deeply, and strengthen your body. (Note that yoga can also be done from a chair.) Click on the Register button to sign up.
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During the month of March we emphasize the ongoing work of North American Missions organizations. The Annie Armstrong Easter Offering was started in 1895 by Woman's Missionary Union (WMU). Later it was named in honor of Annie Armstrong, a bold missions advocate and WMU's first national executive leader. This year's theme of "United" is centered around Romans 15:5-6, "Now may the God who gives endurance and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, according to Christ Jesus, so that you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ with one mind and one voice." You can learn more about the missionaries we support through the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering at our website and farther down in this week's edition of the E-Vision. |
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We have an exciting line up of instrumentalists joining us on March 25 at the Friday Night Coffeehouse Concert event, including Ginger Hamilton, Liz Jester, Diane Mostiler, Kathy Gore, Ellee Hilley, Steven Norris, Jeff Rogers, Leila Wells Rogers, and possibly others. Come out and enjoy an evening with friends along with a tasty treat, a cup of coffee (or hot cocoa, or an Italian cream soda), and some great local music. |
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Our PreK/Kindergarten guys and gals are having a BLAST in Music and Missions! Do you know a preschool or kindergartener who would like to join in on the fun? We meet 6-7PM on Wednesday nights on the Preschool Hall!
Elementary kids are not going to be outdone, though! They are learning ukulele and studying about missionaries. 1st through 5th graders — come and join us on Wednesday nights on the 2nd floor!
If you didn't get your Lenten devotional block set, please let Leila know!
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Students will meet in the basement (the Student Center) at 6:30 p.m. tonight for worship and small groups. |
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Basecamp will be here before you know it! Get that calendar out and block out July 18-22, 2022 because you don't want to miss this experience! More details are coming soon.
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Do you have a student graduating soon? (Or, are YOU graduating soon?) We would love to spotlight our graduates in May, but we need your help.
Click on the Graduate button below to send us the information we need to help our church family celebrate this accomplishment.
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Rehearsal Updates
Sanctuary Choir will rehearse on Wednesday, March 9.
Connexion Praise Band will rehearse on March 9 at 7:00 p.m.
The Ukulele Ensemble will rehearse on Thursday, March 10 (Instrumental Room.)
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We invite you to join us for a hymn sing today online. |
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Spotlight: Look what our Levite Ministry has been up to over the past couple of months! |
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Under the careful direction (and supervision!) of Alice Blake, our Levite Team has cleaned, repaired, and replaced windows throughout the church. |
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With the addition of Dr. Ron Murray to our staff, a few changes had to be made to our office spaces. Our Levite Team was instrumental in getting furniture moved and set up. |
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Have you ever wondered how those crosses get put up for Lent each year? Thank a Levite Team member for helping with this challenging task! |
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Have you ever wondered how we get signals to the TVs in the Welcome Center? And when you can hear the worship service well, did you know there is a team of people behind that huge blessing? Bob Long leads our Levite Team and our TV Ministry. He puts in countless hours around the church to make sure your experience is the best we can offer. Thank you Bob and thank you to all of your teams' members for their hard work and sacrifice! |
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North American Mission Emphasis
March is the month in which we focus on mission work that is being done in North America. We support the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF) Global Mission offering and the Annie Armstrong Easter offering for North American Missions.
Many NAMB missionaries and their families are investing their lives to advance the gospel. Your gifts will support these ministries and more.
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It's been crisis after crisis—hurricanes, earthquakes, pandemics, economic crisis—for Puerto Rico, an island in need of hope. Itamar Elizalde helps teams of volunteers bring that hope, both practical and spiritual to Puerto Ricans in crisis. |
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Michael and Tracy Byrd never expected to return to inner city St. Louis. But armed with the gospel and a good mac and cheese recipe, they are reaching one of the most difficult neighborhoods in the U.S. |
The theme for this year's Annie Armstrong Offering is UNITED. This is based on John 17:11: "that the church would be one as Christ and the Father are one." |
The military comes with unique challenges that outsiders do not understand. That is why army veterans Jared Huntley and his wife Jennifer feel uniquely qualified to reach servicemen and women in Washington D.C. with the light of Christ. |
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In keeping with our church's theme for 2022 — Inspire — we have assembled a display of resources on the Holy Spirit for your reading pleasure. We hope you will drop by the Church Library to out these and so many other interesting materials.
We are open on Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. and Sunday mornings from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
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COFFEE AND CONVERSATION: CHASING FRANCIS
The library ministry invites you to our second Coffee and Conversation of 2022. On Saturday, April 2, 10:30-11:45 a.m., Brian McCartney will discuss the novel Chasing Francis. We will explore the many religious themes in the novel and become better acquainted with Saint Francis of Assisi. The eBook of this title is available for purchase online if you are interested in having a copy.
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Exciting News!
We are so happy to announce that Gordon and Betty Erickson joined as members of FBC Griffin on February 20!
We hope you will welcome the Ericksons when you see them!
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March 20: The FBC Endowment Foundation will be accepting nominations during each worship service for individuals to be elected to serve on its Board of Directors. A date for the vote will be scheduled soon and will take place during worship services in May. |
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April 6: Spring Break Week (for many)
No Wednesday night activities will be held on April 6 as many of our schools will be off on spring break.
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April 13: Easter Egg Hunt |
We've been told that the Easter bunny will be hopping through Griffin soon.
Make sure you have a basket ready on April 13 at 6:00 p.m. to intercept any goody-filled eggs that might have been left behind!
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April 18: The Church Office will be closed in observance of Easter.
April 17: Easter Sunday Services at 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Remember to bring your best flower from home to place on the Easter cross in the Chapel Garden.
April 24: We will gather for a One Church service in the Sanctuary at 10:30 a.m. We will not hold Sunday school on this date.
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Wednesday Night Meal
We will be serving vegetable beef soup, cornbread, and a dessert on March 9. You are invited to join us for supper before heading over to a Bible or book study. Bring the kids so they can get plugged into Missions and Music activities at 6:00 p.m.
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Spirit Night!
Our Weekday Education Program would love for you to come out to Southern Pit Thursday night (March 10) for Spirit Night! Leave your receipt in the basket when you check out and FBC's Weekday program will receive a donation. So when you get hungry this Thursday, throw a fit to eat at Southern Pit!
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Weekday Registration Is OPEN
Registration for our FBC Weekday program is open. For more information, please contact Diane Lamb or Lynn Pitts in the Weekday Office at 770-228-7880. Or, drop them an email:
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The Paradox of Freedom
by Steven Norris
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Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas said in 1952, “The right to be left alone is the beginning of freedom.” In his book, The Good Life, the late Harvard preacher, Peter Gomes, said about Justice Douglas' comment, “It is hard to tell whether he was simply summing up the American conventional wisdom on the subject or he was a prophet of the societal trends...
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The flowers in the Sanctuary and Morgan Hall are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of McKenna Jeffcoat by the Hassey family.
If you wish to place flowers in the Sanctuary or Morgan Hall in honor or memory of a loved one, then please call Brenda Goolsby (cell: 770-468-3959).
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Easter Flowers
On Easter Sunday there will be arrangements of lilies in the sanctuary, the narthex, and Morgan Hall. If you would like to honor a loved one by contributing toward these flowers, please put your gift of $12.00 (per listing) and the name of the person whom you are remembering or honoring in the offering plate or take it to the church office by April 3, 2022. Donations may also be made here or online through the FBC Griffin website by choosing Easter Memorial as the fund and by listing your honoree in the optional memo space.
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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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Job Posting: Minister to Children and Families
(Please share with others.)
First Baptist Church is currently accepting resumes for the position of Minister to Children and Families to provide leadership to all areas of children’s ministry at FBC Griffin. This is a full-time position with benefits. For more information and instructions on how to apply, please click on the Learn More button below.
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March 6, 2022
Annual Budget
$1,708,200.00
Required Budget in 10 Weeks
$328,500.00
Budget Giving This Week
$28,368.07
Received Budget in 10 Weeks
$282,303.69
(under)/over
$(46,196.31)
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678-692-8350
March 6 - March 12
Erin Clarke
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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 |
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