Dear Friends,
In his commission to the disciples, Jesus tells them to "go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit" (Matthew 28:19). As a public declaration of faith, baptism serves as a powerful symbol. One enters the water to profess the belief in Jesus that has washed away sin. One leaves the baptismal pool clean, new, and emboldened with this Great Commission to share the Good News with others. Sunday, we will share in the joy of witnessing baptism and affirming our brothers and sisters in Christ in their faith journey. We hope you will join us for this experience!
Don't forget to share with us how we can be praying for you this week.
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Our church family gathers as one on April 24 at 10:30 a.m. for a very special service where we will celebrate baptisms and worship together. We will not hold Sunday school classes on this one Sunday. Childcare and children's worship will be available. |
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Ambience. Flavor. Musical bliss. What is your description for the Friday Night Coffeehouse Concert Series? We are excited to host Benjie Brown for our next installment in this series this Friday, April 22 at 7:00 p.m. Come out and experience it for yourself. We're serving iced coffees (and hot, too), Italian cream sodas, raspberry tea, and treats.
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April 23: Yoga with Sam Knox from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. in the FLC gym. You do NOT need to make a reservation. The cost is $10 per participant. Chair yoga is available during this session if you need it. We invite both men and women to come out and support this budding ministry. Bring a friend!
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The 2022 Women's Retreat is open for registration! The retreat dates are Friday night, October 21, beginning at 6:00 p.m. through Sunday, October 23, around noon. Come and experience Scripture, Bible Study, Worship, and Fellowship among other ladies from our church! We are including a new OPTIONAL Thursday night for those who might be interested. You can learn more and sign up by clicking on the button below. |
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Our preschool and elementary children will meet tonight at 6:00 p.m. in their regular classrooms. We are excited that our elementary children will be leading in the Connexion service soon (Mother's Day)! |
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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. |
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Students will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the basement for worship and small group Bible study tonight. |
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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! The camp will take place at the Rock Eagle 4-H Center. You can sign up here.
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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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Worship...a heartfelt offering of love given out of our talent, time, gifts, and joy. No matter what form our worship takes, we praise because we love God.
Ellee's blog post Wonderful Sundays, takes a look at worship. Check out the musical treat embedded in the middle of her post and you may find yourself singing along right where you are.
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Lift Up Your Praise!
Join us for a Hymn Sing today at 1:00 p.m. on Facebook!
Your voice added to the beautiful music is your love offering to the Lord—your act of worship.
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Rehearsals
Praise Band will NOT rehearse tonight.
Sanctuary Choir rehearses Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in the choir room.
Ukulele Ensemble rehearses Thursday at noon.
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Women on Mission (WOM) is calling for your any Christian literature you would like to "recycle." They share this used literature with organizations and individuals who do not have extra resources to purchase their own Christian literature. Drop your materials in the designated tubs in the Welcome Centers sometime in the next few weeks.
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Connect with your church library
this week!
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Library Hours
Sundays
10:00-11:30 a.m.
Wednesdays
6:00-8:00 p.m.
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If you spent a few moments at the Easter Cross last Sunday, you may have noticed how beautiful the Chapel Garden grounds looked. We had a crew of wonderful volunteers offer their time and labor to prepare the area for Easter. Jackie Lee coordinated the effort and Zeke Harvey was instrumental in providing the labor. If you would like to be part of the Chapel Garden team at our church, we could really use your help.
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Did you know that Baby Dedications used to be called Cradle Roll? Take a few moments soon to stop by the credenza outside the Sanctuary and view the display (in our display windows) featuring a few classic Cradle Rolls from our Church History. See how many babies and moms you can identify. We want to thank Alice Blake for her excellent displays that feature special moments from our past. |
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Other News & Events Around the Church |
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Welcome to FBC!
Maggie Horne joined by letter of transfer on Easter Sunday. Welcome Maggie into our fellowship when you see her around church.
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Roofing at FBC
The Family Life Building is getting a roof makeover this week. We are excited to have this project underway (and hopefully completed by the end of the week)! Picture credit goes to Alice Blake.
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Wednesday Night Meal
Tonight (April 20th), we will be having fried chicken, collard greens, mac and cheese, rolls, and dessert.
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The Key to Service is Rest
by Steven Norris
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Two weeks ago, I found myself sitting on the porch of a log cabin in North Georgia, sipping a fresh cup of coffee, reading a good book, and enjoying the silence of a crisp sunrise. Thanks to the generosity of new friends and family, my wife and I were able to enjoy a week of much-needed sabbath prior to Holy Week. For five days, I surrendered to the circadian rhythm...
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Our tradition at FBC Griffin is to remember and honor loved ones through an Easter Lily floral display in the Sanctuary and Morgan Hall on Easter Sunday. You will find an insert in your Order of Worship on Easter that features the names of loved ones, but you may also access that list with the button below. |
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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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One of the very special traditions we observe on Easter Sunday at FBC Griffin is that we decorate the cross with blossoms from our own gardens and yards. The beautiful cross that results not only gives folks an opportunity to capture a unique Easter picture with family and friends, it reminds us of the glorious celebration of our risen Savior! Thank you to the team who places and then decorates the cross for us on Easter morning! |
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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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April 17, 2022
Annual Budget
$1,708,200.00
Required Budget in 16 Weeks
$525,600.00
Budget Giving This Week
$23,022.20
Received Budget in 16 Weeks
$449,390.65
(under)/over
$(76,209.35)
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April 17 - April 23
Ellee Hilley
April 24 - April 30
Seth Brown
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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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