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November 30, 2022

Dear Friends,

Christmas season is upon us! Our focus this week is on spending less even as we worship fully. May your week be full of joy as you await the coming of the baby Jesus once again into the world!

Advent "At A Glance"

12/1: GCA Concert, Sanctuary, 7:30 p.m.

12/2: Handbells play at Historic City Hall, 6:30 to 8:15 p.m.

12/3: Children's Ministry Volunteer Brunch, 10:30 a.m., Morgan Hall12/7: Children's Christmas Party, 6 p.m.

12/9: Friday Night Coffeehouse Christmas Sing-along, 7 p.m.

12/10: Ukulele Ensemble at Griffin Christmas Parade

12/11: Lessons and Carols, Celebration Service, 9 a.m.

12/21: Quiet Christmas, 6 p.m., Bramblett Chapel

12/23: Carols and Communion at Brightmoor Nursing Home & Assisted Living Center, 2 and 3 p.m.

12/24: Christmas Eve Service, 5 p.m., Sanctuary

12/25: Christmas Service (One Church), 10:30 a.m., Morgan Hall (no Sunday school)

1/1/23: New Year's Day Service (One Church), 10:30 a.m., Sanctuary

You are Invited!

We will hold our annual, end-of-the-year Church Conference on December 11 immediately following the Connexion worship service. Lunch will be served in the gym before the conference. Those who wish to attend online should look for a link in the Sunday morning worship email. All members are encouraged to attend.

Friday Night Coffeehouse

Christmas Sing- Along!

Come one, come all to celebrate the season with the Staff Infection Band at our December 9th Coffeehouse Concert! Wear your favorite Christmas attire and warm up your singing voice with a hot cocoa or coffee. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7.

Christmas Poinsettia memorials are due by December 11. Please indicate the name of your loved one in the notes field of your $15 donation.

Erin and Ellee discuss the Advent Conspiracy focus of worshipping fully.

If you are curious about membership at FBC Griffin, we invite you to learn more about (and sign up for) the Journey in Grace class meeting this Sunday.

X'Tra Years of Zest (XYZ): Our Senior Adult Ministry will meet at 11:30 a.m. on December 13th. Special guests and entertainment for the day will be the Dixieland Dulcimers. They play several genres of music, including gospel, bluegrass, traditional mountain music, and good old fashion toe tappin' tunes.

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.

KIDMIN Leader Celebration

We want to honor our volunteers with a special Christmas brunch on December 3rd at 10:30 a.m. If you are a KIDMIN leader and you have not yet responded to the invitation to attend the brunch, then please reach out to Lori today.

Birthday Party for Jesus

On Wednesday, December 7th at 6:00 p.m., our KIDMIN program will be celebrating Jesus' birthday with cupcakes, games, crafts, and a service project.

Journey to the

North Pole

Sam Knox will be leading this session on December 14th at 6 p.m. in the FBC Gym. The cost will be $15 per child OR $10 per child with a donation item for the Spalding animal shelter. We will have cookies and hot cocoa at the event.

December 14: The youth will hold their annual Christmas party in the Student Center on December 14th beginning at 6:30 p.m.

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

Rehearsal at 7:00 p.m. in Choir Room

Instrumental Ensemble

Rehearsal at 6:00 p.m. in

Instrumental Room

Connexion Praise Team

Rehearsals in Morgan Hall

Vocalists at 6:30 p.m.,

Band at 7:00 p.m.

Ukulele Ensemble

Noon, Thursday

Performance at Griffin Manor,

Monday, December 5 at 12:45 p.m.

Handbells

Rehearsal at 4:30 p.m., Handbell Room

Performance at Historic City Hall, Friday, December 2, from

6:30 to 8:15 p.m.

Ensemble members should arrive by 6:15 p.m. wearing red FBC vest.

Missions

International Missions

Each December, First Baptist Church encourages its members to give to special offering dedicated to Global Missions. The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and Lottie Moon Offerings extend our outreach around a world which desperately needs Christ. The offering for Global Missions provides for the long-term presence of CBF Global Missions field personnel. This year's theme is "A Place at the Table for Everyone." One of those who provides a place at the table is our own partnership with Missy Ward Angalla in Africa (where we sent a mission team this past summer). More than 50 personnel in 18 countries cultivate beloved community where they bear witness to Jesus Christ and see transformational development as they invite one and all to the table. 100% of your gift to the offering for Global Missions will support the presence of CBF field personnel serving in the US and around the world. Offerings to CBF or Lottie Moon may be done online, in person, or mailed to: FBC, P.O. Box 908, Griffin, GA 30224. Thank you for choosing to support these missions this year.

The Caregiver's Clothes Closet NEEDS Mens's coats sizes XL and above.

(They also need men's shoes and clothing.)

Community: FBC Around Town

Let Your Praises Ring!

Santa is coming to town on December 2, but more importantly the Handbell Ensemble will be ringing in the Christmas season at the Historic City Hall in downtown Griffin! We hope you will join us from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. for this special community event.

Ways You Can Serve

Mentor Training will take place on December 8 at the church. 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?

Our Children's Choir led in Celebration Worship on Sunday, November 27. The children also brought in poinsettias to decorate the altar.

FBC Griffin hosted Advent by Candlelight on Monday, November 28. Around 175 ladies attended the event — they shared a meal and fellowship, then heard messages from four speakers on the topics of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love.

Other News Around the Church

Would you like your picture to be included in the FBC Member's Directory? If we have 25 (or more) individuals or families interested in having pictures made, we can schedule the photographers to come to the church. Let us know your thoughts by clicking on the Photos button. (Note: participants would have the opportunity to purchase their photos after the session. Updated directories would be available to all members of the congregation.)

Have YOU Got the Look?

With the fall season upon us, wouldn’t you like something cozy to wear? Consider a fashionable vest, a long-sleeved hoodie, or a stylish jacket — all with an FBC logo! You can now preorder these shirts, which are embroidered locally. Check out the selection and order today! For more details, or to place an order, follow the link below.

Meetings

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