We have an exciting line up of instrumentalists joining us on March 25 at the Friday Night Coffeehouse Concert event, including Ginger Hamilton, Liz Jester, Diane Mostiler, Kathy Gore, Ellee Hilley, Steven Norris, Jeff Rogers, Leila Wells Rogers, and possibly others. Come out and enjoy an evening with friends along with a tasty treat, a cup of coffee (or hot cocoa, or an Italian cream soda), and some great local music. |
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COFFEE AND CONVERSATION: CHASING FRANCIS
The library ministry invites you to our second Coffee and Conversation of 2022. On Saturday, April 2, 10:30-11:45 a.m., Brian McCartney will discuss the novel Chasing Francis. We will explore the many religious themes in the novel and become better acquainted with Saint Francis of Assisi. The eBook of this title is available for purchase online if you are interested in having a copy.
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Our Mission Council is asking for your help to collect surge protectors that our local school system can give to 30 graduating students who are considered might not be able to afford some of the basic necessities for attending college this fall. We want to help these students get off on the right foot and show them that FBC Griffin cares about their success, too! Why surge protectors, you may ask? The school system is assembling care baskets for these students that will include other college essentials. Our part in the partnership happens to be surge protectors—a gift that keeps on giving! These nifty little tools can mean the difference between total loss of data and equipment vs successful submission of assignments! Please consider supporting this local mission project before March is over. Drop boxes are available for surge protector donations in each of our Welcome Centers this Sunday. Email Sandra Long if you would like to become an encourager for one of these students.
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Our little ones meet from 6-7PM on Wednesday nights on the Preschool Hall for FUN together and to learn about Music and Missions! Ask your kids to invite their friends to join us this week! |
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April 13: Easter Egg Hunt |
We've been told that the Easter bunny will be hopping through Griffin soon.
Make sure you have a basket ready on April 13 at 6:00 p.m. to intercept any goody-filled eggs that might have been left behind!
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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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Students will meet in the basement (the Student Center) at 6:30 p.m. tonight for worship and small groups. We are starting a new series this week called Who Am I? It is going to really be impactful for our students and even for adults. There are bible plans on YouVersion that go along with this series if you would like to join us on this journey.
Ask your teen to invite someone along on Wednesday night for games, Bible study, and to make new friends!
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FBCYTH Big Day Out this Saturday. It will be a day filled with fun, games, worship, and some good food. We will meet at FBC Griffin at 1 pm and head out to Tobosofkee Farm for the day. The cost is only $20 and friends are welcome to attend this event! It is going to be a great day! (Please register.)
If your student can't get to the church at 1 pm, I can give you the address for the farm and they can join us later in the day. It is going to be an amazing day together!!
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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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Rehearsal Updates
Sanctuary Choir will rehearse on Wednesday, March 23 at 7:00 p.m.
Connexion Praise Band will rehearse on March 23 at 7:00 p.m.
The Ukulele Ensemble will rehearse on Thursday, March 24 at noon.
Orchestra will rehearse on Sunday, March 27, from 1-2 p.m. in the Choir Room.
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We invite you to join us for a hymn sing today online. |
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Come one, come all to the Community Garden on Wednesday, March 30th between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. to help get the garden in tip-top shape for planting! We will have pitch forks, but bring a shovel if you have one. We have mulch and we're ready to spread it.
If you have questions about the Community Garden, please contact Patrick Shepherd. |
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North American Mission Emphasis |
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Thank you for your support of North American Missions throughout the month of March. If you missed any of the powerful video messages during the week of prayer (last week), we encourage you to WATCH them on our website.
Our goal for this mission offering was $7,000.00. Our offering currently stands at:
Annie Armstrong
$730.00
CBF Global
$2,480.00
You still have time to get those gifts in for CBF Global and Annie Armstrong Easter Offering. These links take you directly to those giving pages.
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In keeping with our church's theme for 2022 — Inspire — we have assembled a display of resources on the Holy Spirit for your reading pleasure. We hope you will drop by the Church Library to out these and so many other interesting materials.
We are open on Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. and Sunday mornings from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
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Sam Knox led an excellent yoga session last Saturday! We hope to have her back soon. |
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April 6: Spring Break Week (for many)
No Wednesday night activities will be held 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 18: The Church Office will be closed in observance of Easter.
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. We invite you to send an Easter Service postcard to your friends and family. We have them available at the church and one will be in your order of worship this Sunday.
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Wednesday Night Meal
We will be serving lasagna, salad, garlic bread, and a dessert on March 23. You are invited to join us for supper before heading over to a Bible or book study. Bring the kids so they can get plugged into Missions and Music activities at 6:00 p.m.
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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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God Delights in You
by Steven Norris
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Over the past year, life around our church office has been greatly enhanced by one of our youngest members. Our music minister’s daughter is certainly one of the cutest babies that I have ever seen. She instantly becomes the center of attention wherever she goes, relishing and delighting in just about anybody who will stop long enough to speak to her. She doesn’t seem to discriminate....
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The flowers in the Sanctuary and Morgan Hall are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Earl Millican, Jr. on the anniversary of his birth (3-29-1931) by his children and grandchildren.
If you wish to place flowers in the Sanctuary or Morgan Hall in honor or memory of a loved one, then please call Brenda Goolsby (cell: 770-468-3959).
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Easter Flowers
On Easter Sunday there will be arrangements of lilies in the sanctuary, the narthex, and Morgan Hall. If you would like to honor a loved one by contributing toward these flowers, please put your gift of $12.00 (per listing) and the name of the person whom you are remembering or honoring in the offering plate or take it to the church office by April 3, 2022. Donations may also be made here or online through the FBC Griffin website by choosing Easter Memorial as the fund and by listing your honoree in the optional memo space.
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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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March 20, 2022
Annual Budget
$1,708,200.00
Required Budget in 12 Weeks
$394,200.00
Budget Giving This Week
$18,042.15
Received Budget in 12 Weeks
$343,351.64
(under)/over
$(50,848.36)
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678-692-8350
March 20 - March 26
Ellee Hilley
March 27 - April 2
Steven Norris
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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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