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December 28, 2022

Dear Friends,

We count it all joy to serve God's kingdom through FBC Griffin. Thank you for showing up and making 2022 such an amazing year. We look forward to seeing what our awesome God will do in 2023!

As you look forward to the new year, we want to remind you that our church office will close early on Friday (Dec. 30) and will be closed all day on January 2 in observance of the holiday.

Start 2023 off in God's house!

This year, let's conspire together to love others through the power of the Holy Spirit. It begins with worship.

On New Year's day, we will gather for a One Church service in the Sanctuary at 10:30 a.m.

Please note that we will not have Sunday school or childcare available for this service.

Year-End Giving

If you would like to make a contribution (whether to the regular budget, a special fund, or missions) before the end of the year, you have several options:

• Bring contributions to the office by 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 30, 2022.  
• Mail your contributions and have them postmarked by December 31. 
• Place contributions on the offering plates today or December 25. 
• Use your own bill pay account at your bank to send a contribution directly to FBC Griffin by December 31. 
• Make online contributions through our website: www.fbcgriffin.org/give by December 31.  
• Give through the FBC app through December 31. 

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 a few descriptions of these small groups at our website:

• Meal at 5:00 p.m., Studies / Small groups at 6:00 p.m.
• Getting the Most out of the Bible, led by Steven Norris
• Great Devotional Classics, led by Ron Murray
• Parent's Group, led by Michelle Norris
• Bloom (Women's Group), led by Sandra Long
• The Gospel on the Ground (a study on Acts), by Kristi McClelland, led by Women in the Word small group
• Men's small group
• KIDMIN — Music and Missions
• Student Ministry worship and small groups (6:30 p.m.)
• Music Ministry rehearsals (6:00, 6:30, and 7:00 p.m.)

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.

In case you missed it last week, take a moment to listen in on this discussion between Steven Norris and Randy Peters about the project to help homeless veterans in Griffin.

(Click on the image to watch now.)

If you are giving in honor of someone, we encourage you to pick up a donation card at the church so you can share the information with the person you are honoring.

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.

Attention Campers!

Are you registered for our FBC Camping/Glamping trips?

February 19-23, 2023:

George L. Smith State Park



October 8-11, 2023:

Cloudland Canyon State Park 

Email Ellee if you are registered,

so she can plan the FBC meal for

one of the camping nights.

WOW! And, YUM!

Thank you to all who donated cakes and goodies for our students' fundraiser bake sale on December 21! The students raised $1,350 toward their winter retreat!

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. 

Take note of a few other important dates for Student Ministry:

Basecamp — July 17-21, 2023

This Week in Music Ministry

Sanctuary Choir

No rehearsal

Instrumental Ensemble

No rehearsal

Connexion Praise Team

No rehearsal

Ukulele Ensemble

No rehearsal this week

Handbells

No rehearsal

Missions

World Missions

This week closes out our emphasis on World Missions for December. There is still time for you to make an end-of-year donation to the life-changing work that missionaries in CBF and IMB are doing every day.

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.

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?

Your Love in Action

FBC Griffin delivered when the need arose to provide a safe and warm shelter for the homeless in our community. From 8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 22 through 7:00 a.m. December 26 (85 hours), our church and members of our community gave selflessly of their time and resources to feed and clothe and warm the vulnerable people in Griffin.

Thank you to all who answered the call.

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! 

Meetings

Special Notes

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!

Don't forget to share with us how we can be praying for you this week.