Dear Friends,
This Sunday is called Palm Sunday. Palms represent victory in the ancient world. Athletes received them for winning competitions. But did you realize that palm trees have historically been important to both Jews and Christians? For example, in Leviticus 23:40-43, God tells the Israelites to gather palm fronds and other leafy branches to use in their celebration and remembrance of their deliverance from Egypt — they are even instructed to build makeshift shelters outside and live in them for the seven days of the festival. Most importantly, the palm reminds us that WE are on the winning side. Jesus rode into Jerusalem amid the waving palm branches, and he arose victorious over the grave by the end of the week.
We have a lot of great things going on at FBC Griffin during Holy Week (next week)! This issue features those activities and more. Don't forget to share with us how we can be praying for you this week.
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We all need a little break sometimes. Since it is spring break week for many kids, First Baptist is hitting pause on morning prayer and Wednesday night activities this week. We will be back to normal as of Sunday, just in time to start Holy Week! |
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Invite your kid-friends to come out for our Easter egg hunt next Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. (By the way: we're serving BBQ pork sandwiches, baked beans, coleslaw, and dessert for our regular Wednesday night meal that night, so RSVP and come out early to share a meal with your friends, too!) We will get started in Morgan Hall and go hunting from there. |
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We invite you to join us on Thursday, April 14th, at 6:00 p.m. in Morgan Hall for a very special service during which we will narrate, sing, and read from Scripture as we contemplate the colors of the cross. Our ministerial staff will lead us in acoustic worship with hymns interspersed with old favorite choruses. We will participate in the Lord's Supper as we reflect on Christ's sacrifice for us. |
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We invite you to Bramblett Chapel for a memorable and meaningful self-guided worship experience called It Is Finished. The Seven Last Words of Christ on Good Friday, April 15. The Chapel will be open between 10:000 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. |
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Did you miss Instrumental Night at the Friday Night Coffeehouse Concert Series on March 26? You can catch the highlights HERE...although you will need to brew yourself a cup of coffee. Come on out for our next event on April 22 when Benjie Brown takes the stage! |
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We will not have Wednesday night children's activities on April 6. We look forward to seeing you next week for the Easter egg hunt! |
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Leading in Worship
Our Wednesday night 1st-5th graders will be leading in worship soon. On Palm Sunday, April 10, look for them in the Celebration Service. Then, on Mother's Day, May 8, we will get to see them leading in Connexion.
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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 not meet on April 6. We look forward to seeing you next week! |
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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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Now that Lent is coming to a close and we are approaching Holy Week, you may find it meaningful to look back one more time on our Prodigal series. Here, Jeff Rogers accompanies Ellee Hilley in a musical reflection. |
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These lovely folks and others gathered in the Community Garden on March 30th for a spring clean up to prepare for planting in a few weeks. Thank you to all who came out to help! Our Community Garden produces abundantly throughout the summer months and makes it possible for FBC to provide the Abundant Life Soup Kitchen and Five Loaves and Two Fish Food Pantry with fresh produce to share with those in need around the Griffin community. If you would like to know more about the Community Garden, or if you would like to get involved, EMAIL Patrick Shepherd for more information.
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These women have successfully completed the Spring class of LifeSong Ministries. Through a strategy that combines work readiness training with Biblical principles, and volunteer mentoring, LifeSong teaches key workplace essentials to finding and keeping a job with training topics like job search techniques, interviewing skills, building a resume, vocational planning, budgeting, computer skills, community resources, and more. We are so grateful for the partnership we share with First Baptist Church.
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Pictures worth a 1,000 words... |
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The Projector Saga...
The Levite Team has continued to work on projectors in Morgan Hall.
They have earned a big "Thank You," a pat on the back, and a word of encouragement from all of us!
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April 4-8: Spring Break Week (for many)
We will not have the regular Morning Prayer during the week of April 4-9. In addition, we will not hold Wednesday night activities on April 6 as many of our schools will be off on spring break.
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April 12: XYZ meets in Morgan Hall at 11:30 a.m. The program will feature Marie Broder, the District Attorney in Griffin. Our meal will be catered by Honey Baked Ham. Please call the church office to RSVP or click HERE.
April 12: WOM meets following the XYZ meeting. Ron Murray is our speaker. Please bring toothpaste and deodorant for the Food Pantry as our project for the month.
April 14, Maundy Thursday: Please join us in Morgan Hall at 6:00 p.m. for this special service. See the announcement at the beginning of this newsletter for more details.
April 15, Good Friday: You are invited to participate in a self-guided service of reflection titled It Is Finished: The Seven Last Words of Christ in Bramblett Chapel between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
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. If you have not sent a postcard to a friend, neighbor, or family member to invite them to Easter service, we invite you to pick one (or several) up in the Welcome Center this Sunday!
April 18: The Church Office will be closed in observance of Easter.
April 22: The Friday Night Coffeehouse Concert Series returns with Benjie Brown taking the stage at 7:00 p.m. Drop in early to settle in with your iced coffee or Italian cream soda and a tasty treat.
April 23: Yoga with Sam Knox from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. in the FLC gym. No reservation necessary. $10 per participant. Chair yoga is available during this session.
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Wednesday Night Meal
We will not have a meal on April 6. We look forward to seeing you next week!
On April 13th we will be having BBQ pork sandwiches, baked beans, coleslaw, and dessert.
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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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Holy Week: Seeing an Old Story in New Ways
by Steven Norris
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Sunday begins Holy Week — the most sacred week of the year for Christians. This week marks the final week in the life of Jesus of Nazareth, from his entrance into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey through the events of his death and resurrection. It is a familiar story that Christians have heard time and time again.....
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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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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 3, 2022
Annual Budget
$1,708,200.00
Required Budget in 14 Weeks
$459,900.00
Budget Giving This Week
$25,318.01
Weekday
$3,733.00
Received Budget in 14 Weeks
$391,527.40
(under)/over
$(68,372.60)
Annie Armstrong Offering
$825.00
CBF Global Offering
$2,755.00
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April 3 - April 9
Ron Murray
April 10 - April 16
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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