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January 4, 2023

Dear Friends,

Happy New Year! May God grant you peace as you restart your regular rhythms for 2023. We look forward to seeing you in church this week! Read on for a preview of what to expect in the coming days.

Adventures in Acts

Journey through Acts with us in the New Living Translation Filament Bible Journal! Our weekly message, our daily prayer time, and—for some—our Sunday school classes will be diving deeper into this exciting account of the early church and the power of the Holy Spirit acting through believers. Learn more about this special journal and its resources at our website, where you will also see our reading plan.

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Are you curious about our Wednesday night programs for 2023? Here is a sneak peek at what is coming starting January 11. You will find our January menu, as well as descriptions of our groups at our website. Just click "Learn More" below.

Meal begins at 5:00 p.m.

Studies begin at 6:00 p.m.

Getting the Most out of the Bible, led by Steven Norris in the Hardee Hospitality Room
Great Devotional Classics, led by Ron Murray in Bramblett Chapel
Parent's Group, led by Michelle Norris in room 108 (Copeland Classroom) across from the Library
Bloom (Women's Group), led by Sandra Long in the Heritage Room
The Gospel on the Ground (a study on Acts), by Kristi McClelland, Women in the Word small group, meeting in the Cheatham Room 106
Men's small group (information forthcoming)
KIDMIN — Music and Missions on the preschool and Elementary Education halls
Student Ministry worship and small groups (at 6:30 p.m. in the Student Center)
Music Ministry rehearsals (various locations at 6:00, 6:30, and 7:00 p.m.)
The Library will be open for you to check out resources between 6 and 8 p.m.

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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.

Adult Ministry

Journey in Grace Membership Class

If you are curious about FBC, or if you are considering membership at the church, please plan to join us for the next Journey in Grace class on January 8th at 10:15 a.m. in the Heritage Room.

Children's Ministry

(Birth-5th Grade)

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.

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Student Ministry

(6th-12th grade)

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

Music Ministry

My Compositions

by Ellee Hilley

I’ve been writing piano arrangements since elementary school. I have a collection of them, but I don’t share them very often. In fact, I’ve only really shared one arrangement in almost 20 years. Maybe one day that will change, but ...

This Week in Music Ministry

Sanctuary Choir

No rehearsal

Instrumental Ensemble

No rehearsal

Connexion Praise Team

Vocalists: 6:30 p.m.

Band: 7:00 p.m.

Ukulele Ensemble

No rehearsal this week

Handbells

No rehearsal

Missions

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 $30,000 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.

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

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.

Volunteer

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.

What's Been Happening?

Have YOU Got the Look?

Preorder something warm to wear for the winter months ahead. These items (and much more to choose from) are embroidered locally. Check out the selection and order today!

FBC Attire

Meetings

Deep Stretch Yoga Class: Jenna Sullivan leads an hour-long yoga session in the Hardee Hospitality Room at 4:15 pm on Tuesdays. The cost is $10/person, payable to Jenna at the door.

Is Change Possible?

by Steven Norris

As I neared the end of my time in seminary, one professor posed a challenge to our class. “We’ve spent a lot of time learning to exegete (interpret) the scriptures effectively. To what degree, however, have we learned to exegete the broader culture around us?” As an experiment, he posed the idea of centering a whole chapel service around the concept of change but using the lyrics of a popular song as our “focal text.”

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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!