Dear Friends,
Sunday will be a special day in the life of our church. We are promoting our children to the next grade level, we will take part in the Lord's Supper, and we are calling a new Minister to Children and Families after a very long search. You will find more information on all of these events in this newsletter today.
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We will hold a brief church conference following each service on Sunday in order to take a vote on two motions regarding personnel that have been set before the congregation. These motions include the calling of a new Minister to Children and Families. You can read more about Rev. Lori Welborn later in the newsletter. The second motion includes a change in responsibilities within the Music Ministry.
If you are a church member and plan to vote electronically on Sunday, please be sure that you have logged into our database, Church Community Builder (CCB) recently. You are welcome to contact the church office before 5:00 p.m. on Friday if you need assistance with your account password.
Church members who did not receive the email with the Church Conference packet for this weekend should contact the church office by phone or by using the email below.
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We celebrate our children’s growth and progress each year just as the new school year begins. Our Children's Ministry classes will promote to the next grade level on August 7. During our worship services, children rising first graders and rising sixth graders will receive a gift of a special Bible. Families with children in these age groups should RSVP to Lisa Metts concerning which service they will attend that day.
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Wednesday Night Fall Kickoff on August 10
We invite you to 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!) We hope you all will enjoy a hamburger or hotdog with us at 5:00 p.m. While you are at it, you can also check out the preview of our fall Bible studies and small groups. (Wednesday night groups begin on August 17.)
If you would like to join us for Wednesday night dinner (free to you) on August 10th, please RSVP with the button below.
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This Sunday, we will take part in the Lord's Supper during both worship services.
As is our tradition on Communion Sundays, we will also take up a special offering for our Benevolence ministry, which serves those individuals most in need in our local community.
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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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Attention Ladies — Advent by Candlelight Update
This annual event is planned for Monday, November 28th. This year, we will again gather our friends around dinner tables for a full dinner, fellowship, and to hear stories of love, joy, peace, and hope. We are looking for volunteers to work in a planning group for the event. We will meet in August to begin and hope you will consider joining us. If so, please contact Jessica O’Connor or Rhonda Pierce.
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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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This weekend is a very exciting one for our Children's Ministry!
Not only will our children be promoted to the next grade level, but we are calling Rev. Lori Welborn as our new Minister to Children and Families! We are very excited to introduce Lori to you this weekend.
Attention Leaders in the Children's Ministry (Sunday school, small groups, and Children's Ministry Council): You are invited to the Hardee Hospitality Room at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 6, to discuss Children's Ministry with Lori.
Attention all others (and especially parents with children in the Children's Ministry): You are invited to a drop in at a meet and greet reception in the Common Grounds Coffeehouse on Saturday, August 6, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Those who cannot make it to the meet and greet on Saturday can find Lori and Scott in the Coffeehouse on Sunday morning between worship services.
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Lori, Stafani, and Scott Welborn |
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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 basement for worship tonight.
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When Words Fall Short
A couple of weeks ago, I had the joy of participating in a collaborative offertory with a few of my colleagues – Erin, Steven, and Kathy – that really grew on me the more I listened to it. See, our Scripture that day was Luke 11:1-13 and Jesus was teaching his disciples to pray, and Jesus uses the Lord’s Prayer to teach them. In fact, He starts with: “When you pray, say….
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Wonderful Sundays
a blog by Ellee Hilley
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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 on August 10 at 7:00 p.m.
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Handbells
Rehearsals begin in the Instrumental Multipurpose Room
(location subject to change) on August 17 from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m.
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Orchestra
Rehearsals begin Instrumental Multipurpose Room
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
Lessons begin in the Instrumental Multipurpose Room on August 16.
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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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. Refreshments are served at 10:00 am and our conversation with Kristi Ann begins at 10:30. All are welcome!
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LIBRARY EXPLORERS READING CLUB
Due to unforeseen circumstances that prevented the Library from keeping its appointed schedule, the deadline for participants in the Library Explorers Reading Club to record their reading in the reading logs at the circulation desk in the Church Library has been extended to THIS SUNDAY (August 7) to earn participation credit.
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Library Hours
Sundays
10:00-11:30 a.m.
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We hope you will make a special effort to greet and welcome our newest member at FBC Griffin, Mr. Earle Shivers. |
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X'tra Years of Zest (XYZ) Meeting
Our senior adults will meet on August 9 at 11:30 a.m. in Morgan Hall. The program features Steven Norris. We will be serving fried chicken, green beans, macaroni and cheese, rolls & dessert. Please RSVP if you would like to attend.
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Women on Mission (WOM) Meeting
All women are invited to attend our WOM meeting, which takes place in the Hardee Hospitality room on August 9 immediately following XYZ. Jean Moore will share her experience from the Africa Mission Trip. As our monthly service project, we invite you to bring small sizes of underwear for boys and girls in grades 1-3. We will donate these to the Spalding County school counselors to share with children wo have an accident at school or to give to those children who simply do not have underwear.
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Weekday Education Program Begins Next Week
Pray for our teachers and students in the Weekday Education Program as they begin a new year of learning on Monday, August 8. Only a few spots remain in the kindergarten program; otherwise, the preschool has a full house this year! For more information on our half-day programs, contact Diane Lamb or Lynn Pitts.
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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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Depending on the Kindness of Strangers, by Steven Norris |
When the car pulled away from the house, I surveyed my surroundings in Belize — cinder block walls, cement floor, twin-sized army cot, mosquito netting, and one fluorescent bulb hanging overhead, and the thought hit me...
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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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Don't forget to share with us how we can be praying for you this week.
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July 31, 2022
Annual Budget
$1,708,200.00
Required Budget in 31 Weeks
$1,018,350.00
Budget Giving This Week
$22,676.58
Weekday
$6,626.00
Received Budget in 31 Weeks
$847,344.41
(under)/over
$(171,005.59)
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July 31 - August 6
Ellee Hilley
August 7 - August 13
Ellee Hilley
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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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