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January 11, 2023

Dear Friends,

This weekend in our message we are going to hear more about the gathering of believers who received the Holy Spirit on the occasion we know as Pentecost. They pooled their resources as a community and enthusiastically got to the business of ministering to the needs of those around them. We hope you will join us Sunday and be looking for the same Holy Spirit to be working in our midst.

In the meantime, check out the news for the week here at FBC.

5:00 p.m. Meal

6:00 p.m. Small Groups & Music rehearsals

6:30, 7:00 p.m. Music rehearsals

For a sneak peek at the small groups and other activities starting up TONIGHT, including our menu for supper, just click "Learn More" below. You can also RSVP at this site.

As part of our journey through Acts, we will be learning a method of Bible study known as S.O.A.P. This stands for Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer. We invite you to learn more about this form of independent Bible study and to give it a try.

On Monday, our country observes Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday as a federal holiday. The Church office will remain closed on Monday (January 16) in observance of the holiday.

Acts Challenge

We hope you will participate in our Acts Challenge. More Acts Filament Journals are backordered (hopefully to be here in a week or two), but in the meantime, you can use the New Living Translation version of Acts available at Bible Gateway or on the You Version Bible App.

The Dorcas Ministry team meets today (January 11) at 3:00 p.m. in the Common Grounds Coffeehouse. If you would like to participate or to learn more about handiwork like crocheting, knitting, sewing, and more, you are welcome to join. (You don't have to know a craft—you are also welcome to fellowship with us.)

Families, you don't want to miss this pancake party on January 20th in Morgan Hall. Wear your coziest pjs and come ready for fun! Please RSVP to help us plan.

Hey Kids & Students! How would you like to strut your stuff (meaning your talent) at the Friday Night Coffeehouse Concert in May? Start talking to your friends now, because we are looking for your talent to show up on our stage! We will post sign ups soon.

FBCYTH Winter Summit @ Milledgeville

The Winter Summit is a great chance for students to reconnect with their friends from BaseCamp, and is also a great chance to get a glimpse into what BaseCamp is all about. This a a free event. Students should meet at church at 2 pm. We will be back around 10 pm.

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. 

Another important date for Student Ministry:

Basecamp — July 17-21, 2023

Organ Meets the Street

A day after the National Championship win for the Georgia Bulldogs, Ellee takes a moment for a musical tribute.

This Week in Music Ministry

Sanctuary Choir

7:00 p.m.

Choir Room

Instrumental Ensemble

6:00 p.m.

Instrumental Room

Connexion Praise Team

Vocalists: 6:30 p.m.

Band: 7:00 p.m.

Ukulele Ensemble

Noon, Thursday

Noon, Tuesdays (Beginner)

Handbells

4:30 p.m., Handbell Room

Missions

Christian Literature Recycling

Are you cleaning out after the holiday? Bring your old Christian literature to the church and we will recycle it for you! The Women on Mission will be collecting material through the end of January. Drop items off in the collection bins in each Welcome Center.

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.

Our community is really stepping up to support this project! We have raised over $44,000 so far to aid this effort.

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. Please indicate "Veterans shelter" in the subject line for your gift.

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

Community

Boy Scout Troop 2 is holding its annual fundraiser, the Chicken Q, on January 22. We encourage you to support the Troop and reserve your plate(s) today. When you do so with the link here, a Scout representative will contact you about your ticket(s). Plates cost $10 each and include a hearty portion of chicken, two sides, bread, and a dessert. Plates must be picked up at the Scout Lodge (across from the Weekday Education entrance to FBC) on January 22 between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. A very limited number of plates will be available (for those with no reservation) on the day of the event.

Church Library

Library Hours

Wednesdays 6 to 8 p.m.

Sundays 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Drop by for a good book or pick up a new devotional this week!

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. 

Happy Work-a-versary, Ronnie!

We celebrate 7 years with Ronnie Hopkins on staff on January 14! Thank you for all you do to keep things working behind the scenes, Ronnie.

What's New?

Common Grounds Coffeehouse Updates

Punch Cards Available

All food and drink items in the coffee house are $1. Don't worry if you don't have cash on you--now you can pick up a $10 punch card, which is good for any 11 food or drink items in the coffeehouse. Scan the QR code at the counter to pay electronically for a card or just for individual items.

Your Sunday morning coffee is moving to the next level...

More than a pick me up, the Black Smoke coffee you will now find in the Common Grounds Coffeehouse will delight your tastebuds, too! Drop by for a cup this weekend.

Have YOU Got the Look?

Sometimes clothing makes a good conversation opener. Take advantage of the opportunity to prompt a chat by wearing a fashionable shirt, jacket, or vest with a First Baptist logo.

Check out the selection and order today! Or, if you're looking for something you don't see listed, contact Leila for a link to the larger catalog.

Meetings & Upcoming Events

Friday Night Coffeehouse Concert Series is coming back on February 10th. We hope you will bring your favorite people along to listen to Leigh Ann Williams, Alison Kirkland, and Erin Mulder serenade you with love songs.

Jazz FBC Style — You will find First Baptist instrumentalists playing on the street corners downtown for Griffin's 2nd Saturday event on February 11th. More details about time and specific location are forthcoming.

Church Conference and Free Lunch! February 12th marks the date for our next Church Conference. We will have childcare available, but we ask you to let us know which children are coming so we can prepare enough lunch. Please RSVP here.

In Case You Missed It...

Attendees at the XYZ meeting this week had the opportunity to hear Erin Mulder, Executive Director of Stepping Stones Educational Therapy Center, sing at XYZ's Tuesday meeting. She also spoke about the good work going on at Stepping Stones.

There was also a special appearance by a grande burrito.

Special Requests

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!

Floral Arrangements

If you would like to place flowers in the Sanctuary or Morgan Hall in honor or memory of a loved one, please call Brenda Goolsby. Her number is 770-468-3959.