Dear Friends,
In the popular idiom, setting something on fire means to get someone excited about an activity — as in, "I'm on fire about this Wednesday Night Kickoff the church is doing tonight!"
But when Jesus used the expression in Luke 12:49, he is sending a slightly different and definitely counter-cultural message. If you're curious to know what that is, be sure you're listening to the message in worship on Sunday morning this weekend.
In the meantime, we're getting back into the regular rhythms of a fall in Griffin (although it is not really fall, yet). Don't forget, if you are out on the town, there is an ice cream stroll this weekend. Meet some of your Griffin neighbors and invite them to church!
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Results from Church Conference |
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On Sunday, August 7, FBC Griffin voted in Church Conference to call Lori Welborn to the role of Minister to Children and Families. Additionally, the church body approved a change in the job descriptions of Ellee Hilley and Erin Clarke. These two highly skilled and capable ministers will both continue to be engaged in the music ministry areas with which we are familiar, but Ellee will now be a full-time Minister of Worship Arts while Erin will now be a part-time Minister of Music. This change in responsibilities was detailed in the Church Conference Packet distributed to members prior to the conference.
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Wednesday Night Fall Kickoff TONIGHT! |
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Join us for an evening of fellowship and fun as the fall semester gets underway! (Kids, come out and jump on the inflatables and run the obstacle course in the gym!) Hamburgers and hotdogs, coleslaw, baked beans, and dessert will be served (FREE) at 5:00 p.m. You will get a first look at the fall line up of small groups, too. (Wednesday night groups begin on August 17.) Bring your friends along and introduce them to FBC!
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Mission Trip to Blairsville, GA |
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Can you hang sheet rock? If so, this is your chance to make a positive impact in the lives of God's people. We are assembling a group of individuals who will travel to Blairsville, Georgia from August 18 through the 21st to assist our mission partners, Nathan and Carrie Dean, in hanging sheet rock in a new church they have planted. (We could possibly accomplish a few other construction projects, too.) For more information, or to volunteer, please contact Steven Norris. |
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Calling all yoga fans! Jenna Sullivan will be leading an hour-long yoga session in the Hardee Hospitality Room at 4:15 pm on Tuesdays throughout the fall. The cost is $10/person, payable to Jenna at the door.
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Camping and Glamping in 2023
We had so much fun last fall that we're scheduling TWO camping/glamping trips for 2023. Don't wait—learn more now about how to secure your best space for both of these trips! Whether it's a cottage, yurt, tent site, or RV site, state park spots book up quickly.
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Children's Ministry
(Birth-5th Grade)
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We are SO EXCITED to welcome Rev. Lori Welborn as our new Minister to Children and Families! Please pray for Lori to have a smooth transition from North Carolina to Georgia over the next few weeks.
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Kids, get ready! We're starting another season of Music and Missions on August 17th! |
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Did you know that we offer childcare for children ages birth through 3 years in both the Celebration and Connexion services? Children ages pre-K through 5th grade can attend Children's Worship during the Connexion service (following the Time for Children—except for Communion days). If you would like to know more about our worship care for children — or if you would be willing to volunteer — we invite you to reach out to us.
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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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Student Ministry
(6th-12th grade)
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What's going on in YTH?
Students will meet TONIGHT in the gym for some outstanding competition on the inflatables and the obstacle course as part of our Wednesday night kickoff event. You DO NOT want to miss this!
Regular student activities resume on August 17th.
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Connexion Musicians
Morgan Hall: vocalists rehearse at 6:30 p.m. and the band rehearses at 7:00 p.m.
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Sanctuary Choir
Rehearsals resume TONIGHT (Aug. 10) at 7:00 p.m.
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Handbells
Rehearsals begin in the Instrumental Multipurpose Room
on August 17 from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m.
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Orchestra
Rehearsals begin in the Sanctuary
on August 17 from 6:00 to 6:45 p.m.
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Ukulele Ensemble
Rehearsals resume in the
Instrumental Multipurpose Room on August 18 at noon.
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Beginner's Ukulele Lessons
If you are interested in learning Ukulele, please contact Ellee Hilley.
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Do you have a heart for teen mothers in the Griffin area?
This community ministry needs mentors, meals, wheels, childcare, and more.
Consider attending the Interest Meeting for Griffin YoungLives at Community Church Griffin on August 14th from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
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Put Your Rewards to Work for Those in Need:
Abundant Life Soup Kitchen
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Did you know that FBC Griffin is a ministry partner with Abundant Life Soup Kitchen in Griffin? This vital ministry feeds the hungry a nutritious meal Monday through Friday from noon until 1:00 p.m.
You can put your Kroger Rewards or your Amazon Smile rewards to work for Abundant Life with a few simple steps online. Click on the button to learn more about it.
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Clothes Closet Needs
Our Caregiver's Clothes Closet provides head-to-toe clothing, hygiene products, linens, and towels to the needy. Your donations are crucial to this ministry. Please bring donations to the Ministry Center on 8th Street (across the street from the Weekday Education Program entrance) on Monday mornings between 8 and 10 a.m.) or to either Welcome Center at the church. The immediate needs are gym or duffel bags, backpacks, small suit cases that roll, and tennis shoes for men & women (all sizes). Thank you for supporting our Clothes Closet!
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This fall, leaders Jackie Lee and Debbie Neely will offer a weekly grief support group at First Baptist Griffin. This group meets for 13 weeks to cover the GriefShare curriculum, which is designed to encourage those who are grieving the loss of a loved one.
If you have experienced the loss of a loved one and would like to participate in the group, please contact one of the leaders directly or visit our website to complete the interest form. The group size is limited to 8 people.
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Congratulations to these EXPLORERS!
During the summer of 2022 we had seven patrons who completed their requirements for the Library Explorer Reading Club.
Congratulations to Vivi Benefield and Valerie Rogers for completing the Children’s assignment of reading 6 non-fiction books from the Church Library.
Congratulations to Bonnie Brown, Debra Goodwin, Mary Beth Hargrove, Brian and Joyce McCartney for completing their Adult assignment of reading at least three non-fiction books. A special (yummy) gift is at the library circulation desk for each of our Explorers.
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Coffee & Conversation Series
The Library Ministry is pleased to present Christian author Kristi Ann Hunter (who happens to be the daughter of our own Linda and Bob Long) for Coffee and Conversation on Saturday, August 20 in the Church Library. Coffee, tea, and scones are served at 10:00 am and our conversation with Kristi Ann begins at 10:30. All are welcome!
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Library Hours
Sundays
10:00-11:30 a.m.
Wednesdays (beginning August 17)
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
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Want to search the Church Library from your phone? Download the Librista app today! Sign in to First Baptist Griffin and you can see our collection. Contact the Church Library for more information.
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Sunday Morning Safety & Security: Updated Procedures |
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The security of all people who enter our doors is a top priority for FBC Griffin. After much consideration, the decision has been made to maintain the following schedule for our entry points on Sunday mornings.
- All secondary doors to the Sanctuary will be open (unlocked) until 9:30 a.m. These doors are located near the organ, near the piano, and at the front of the building on either side of the main doors facing Taylor St.
- After 9:30 a.m., entrance to the Sanctuary will only be available through the front doors that face Taylor Street.
- Welcome Center doors on both sides of the church (the Sanctuary side and the Family Life Center side) will be open from 8:15 to 11:40 a.m.
- The door on the Cheatham Hall (near the Library) will lock at 10:30 a.m.
- The breezeway doors (next to the playground) will lock at 11:30 a.m.
- Children's classroom doors will be locked, so parents should knock for entry.
- Preschool Entry will be available to families through the Weekday Education main entrance by requesting access through the intercom.
We recognize that you may not want to keep all of these times in your memory at once. If you would like a visual reference for this information, please CLICK HERE.
Thank you for helping us remain welcoming even while we are vigilant about our physical spaces around the campus.
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Other News & Events Around the Church |
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Book Discussion with Steven Norris |
Have you been waiting for the perfect opportunity to read A Community of Grace alongside others in the church?
Steven Norris will host a discussion of his book from September 9 through October 20 in the Cheatham Room from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
For more information on the study, to sign up for the study, or to request a copy of the book, contact Steven.
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Dorcas Ministry
Would you like to learn to sew, knit, crochet, or do needlepoint, or perhaps use your gifts to produce clothing and accessories to share with others? We would like to invite you to join the Dorcas Ministry. Meetings will take place on the first Wednesday of each month, beginning September 7 at 3:00 p.m. in the Family Room in the FLC. For more information, please contact Alice Blake at 678-463-6305.
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We All Have a Part in the Story
by Steven Norris
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My mother has been known to start up conversations with complete strangers in the grocery store. A few years back, she called me with a strange story of a “chance encounter” with a young lady in the coffee aisle...
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The flowers in the Sanctuary and Morgan Hall on August 14th are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Julie McLean Smith on the anniversary of her birthday, August 12, by Dan and Jan McLean and Jeff, Jamie, Amanda, and Avery McLean. |
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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Don't forget to share with us how we can be praying for you this week.
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August 7, 2022
Annual Budget
$1,708,200.00
Required Budget in 32 Weeks
$1,051,200.00
Budget Giving This Week
$31,281.16
Received Budget in 32 Weeks
$878,625.57
(under)/over
$(172,574.43)
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August 7 - August 13
Ellee Hilley
August 14 - August 20
Seth Brown
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We want to hear from you! Take a moment and send us an email! |
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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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