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October 19, 2022

Dear Friends,

The temperature is dropping, although not gently like the leaves, and daylight is waning sooner. These shifting elements of autumn encourage us to be out and about, enjoying one another and experiencing life together. 

We certainly hope you will share in some of these upcoming activities in the life of our church. Invite a friend to come along.

**Please note that the church offices will close early (by 2pm) on Friday, October 21.**

It’s almost time for another Friday Night Coffeehouse Concert! We’re hosting Janet Prothro and Steve Brown for an evening of reminiscing on stage at 7:00 p.m. on October 28. Be there or be square!

October is Minister Appreciation Month here at FBC! 

Fall Festival

You can earn bragging rights for an entire year if you enter and win the Chili Cook-off at the FBC Fall Festival! Besides, the top 3 get a bonafide medal! Oh, and your church family will be immensely grateful that you helped feed them a delicious meal. The reasons abound for you to throw your name in the pot for this year's Chili Cook-off, so click on "Sign Me Up" now.

When is the Fall Festival? October 26th from 5-8 p.m.

Where is the Fall Festival? Tobesofkee Farm, Barnesville, GA.

What else will be going on besides a chili-competition? You can expect hayrides, outdoor games, indoor games, cake walks, candy, and a chili cook-off. ALL ages are welcome and will find plenty to do.

Can I help in any other way? If you would like to donate candy or a cake, or if you can volunteer, please fill out our quick form to let us know what you are able to do. If you have questions, please contact Lori Welborn.

Ladies, we invite you to join us at 6:30 p.m. on November 28 for a delicious meal and inspiring testimonials at our annual Advent by Candlelight event in Morgan Hall. There is no cost to attend, but we require a reservation. If you would like to host a table, we encourage you to let us know early.

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.

Our church family enjoys fall festival for so many reasons — the friendships, the festivities, the food, and the games. But let's face it...the whole experience is even better with candy! Please consider donating a bag of candy for the fall festival. You can let us know you're bringing one by clicking here.

The Adventure Continues

We are learning about missionaries in our Wednesday Night Kids program. As an added bonus, we are preparing to sing in the Celebration Service for the Hanging of the Green. Childcare for little ones is available, and classes are held for preK-5th grade. For more information, contact Lori Welborn.

If you know a kid who might like to be around other kids learning to love Jesus and their community, we hope you will invite that kid to join us!

February 20-24, 2023

WinterPlace West Virginia

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 important dates for Student Ministry:

Basecamp Summit — January 15, 2023

Ski Trip — February 20-24, 2023

Basecamp — July 17-21, 2023

Concert Alert

Please invite your friends and family!

The Seipp/Sheets Duo craft a unique, engaging, and entertaining concert experience with powerful and innovative videos that create connections to audiences of all ages. Music of Bach, Vivaldi, Handel to rock icon, Freddie Mercury, and inspirational patriotic selections that honor our country’s veterans will be presented.

Handbells

Wednesday, 4:30 p.m., Handbell Room

Orchestra

Wednesday, 6:00 p.m., Instrumental Room

Connexion Musicians

Vocalists rehearse Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.; Everyone rehearses at 7:00 p.m.

Sanctuary Choir

Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

Ukulele Ensemble

Rehearsal in the

Instrumental Room

Thursdays at noon

Beginning Ukulele

Instrumental Room

Tuesdays at 12:15

FBC Around Town

Let Your Praises Ring!

Mark your calendars, because Santa is coming to town on December 2, and the Handbell Ensemble will be ringing in the season at the Historic City Hall in downtown Griffin! More details to come.

Missions

Occasionally superheroes drop by at FBC. This week, Spider Man's assistant came by with a mission. She shared that the Caregiver's Clothes Closet is in dire need of Mens's coats sizes XL and above. (They also need men's shoes.)

We reassured her that our congregation is full of heroes who can rise to this challenge. Don't let us down, FBC family!

Let's fill this empty shelf with Men's coats (especially XL and above)!

Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Georgia Gets a New Moderator!

At the upcoming CBF Georgia General Assembly, our very own Steven Norris will be "installed" as the new moderator for CBFGA, effective January 2023. This position is the highest elected role in the organization, and we are excited to see Steven represent our church in it! If you are available November 6-7 to travel to FBC Augusta, we would love to have you join us in support of Steven! The cost for the gathering is $40 (to cover meals), and individuals would need to secure their own hotel room. This cost could be minimal if people room together. If you would be interested in attending this event, please register for it using the link below. Contact us for more information, or to let us know you are going and would like to know if anyone is available to room with you.

Service

Tree Roots a Problem?

Not for FBC's Levite Team! Sidewalk repair was underway this week outside of the Family Life Center. 

If you have any questions, or if you would like to know how to get involved, please contact Seth Brown.

We are still looking for a few mentors! Please pray about your participation in this important program.

The mentor program through Griffin Spalding County Schools is looking for adults willing to serve as a mentor for a child at a minimum of 45 minutes a month during school hours (typically between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.). Mentoring takes many forms — reading a book, being read to, helping with school work, playing cards or board games, and even just being present and listening. To qualify to join our team of FBC Mentors, we need you to commit to there is a two hour training, a background check, and willingness to commit to meeting with your student for the rest of the school year. 

Library Hours

Sundays

10:00-11:30 a.m.

Wednesdays

6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

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.

Other News & Events Around the Church

With the fall season fast approaching, wouldn’t you like something new to wear? We hope you will consider sporting some of these new articles of cozy clothing embroidered with the FBC logo. Check out the selection and order today! For more details, or to place an order, follow the link below.

The church will be decorated for Advent and Christmas with fresh poinsettias and wreaths. If you would like to make a contribution in memory or in honor of someone to go toward this expense, please place your gift of $15.00 (per listing) and the name(s) of the person(s) you are remembering or honoring in the offering plate by Sunday, December 11. Gifts received provide wreaths, poinsettias, and other supplies. You may give online and enter the name of the honoree in the memo space.

You know Advent is near when we start talking about poinsettias at FBC. This year, we will observe the traditional Hanging of the Green in the Celebration Service, where our Children's Choir will lead worship alongside the Sanctuary Choir and a special Trombone Ensemble.  In our Connexion Service, we will usher in the Advent season with a simple children's poinsettia processional as the congregation joins in worship. 

Welcome to our newest members!

We are so excited to welcome our newest members, who joined on Sunday, October 16! Please be sure to greet John and Donna Heavener and Kayla Day when you see them next.

A few folks surprised Steven with an ice cream at Mrs. Good Day's Ice Cream Parlor on Monday, but his birthday is today. Wish him well if you get the chance. 

Upcoming Events and Meetings

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