Dear Friends,
In the hymn, "Wherever He Leads, I'll Go," Jesus speaks to the singer, "I gave my life to ransom thee / Surrender your all today." The speaker goes on to profess, "I'll follow my Christ who loves me so." The Savior's love compels. In the second verse, we sing, "He drew me closer to His side / I sought His will to know / And in that will I now abide / Wherever He leads I'll go."
This Sunday, we continue to think on the role of worship — how it shapes us and nurtures us. We hope you are reflecting on your own love story with God and how you share it through words, songs, and other means of worship.
Don't forget to share with us how we can be praying for you this week. Meanwhile, check out what's going on around FBC.
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Parents and kids are invited to join us for lunch and a brief meeting following the Connexion service on May 22 to discuss summer children's events and to hear an update from the Children's Minister Search Committee. Meet in the Common Grounds Coffeehouse, where we will assemble for lunch. |
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What Beatles song charted highest in Italy?
Penne Lane!
Once you stop chuckling (this is comedy gold, after all), pull out your calendars and make sure you have marked May 13th with the Friday Night Coffeehouse Concert Series because we are going to have an old-fashioned Beatles sing-along. It's guaranteed to be more fun than a barrel of monkeys hyped up on Italian cream sodas. (We'll be serving those at the coffeehouse, after all.) We're looking forward to seeing you there.
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You can register now!
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! The camp will take place at the Rock Eagle 4-H Center. You can sign up here.
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Ladies, close your eyes and imagine this: quiet, wooded trails, the breeze gently blowing through the fall leaves, laughter bubbling up from a cabin where friends are gathered to share a delicious meal...
You can find all of this at the 2022 Women's Retreat! The retreat dates are Friday night, October 21, beginning at 6:00 p.m. through Sunday, October 23, around noon. Come and experience Scripture, Bible Study, worship, and fellowship among other ladies from our church! We are including a new OPTIONAL Thursday night for those who might be interested. You can learn more and sign up by clicking on the button below.
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After a two year hiatus, the Spalding County National Day of Prayer will host a multi-Church and multi-ethnic service tomorrow, Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Noon. Everyone is invited to attend this forty-minute service to help "Exalt the Lord" (Col 2:6-7)! It will be held at the Spalding County Courthouse Veranda (front porch) and will be filled with uplifting prayers, worship songs, and a short message—all provided by a variety of local Churches. Come out and support our own Erin Clarke and Marcia Henry-Day, who will each have a part in the service. In the event of inclement weather, services will be moved one block down the street to Community Church Griffin at 216 East Solomon Street.
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XYZ Meets on May 10
The monthly meeting of the X'tra Years of Zest adult ministry group will take place on Tuesday, May 10th, at 11:30 a.m. in Morgan Hall. Lunch for the meeting costs $8 and will include chicken and rice casserole, broccoli, dinner rolls, and cobbler.
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Yoga with Sam Knox
Join us for adult, co-ed yoga from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 21 in the FLC gym. The cost is $10 and you can pay at the door.
Watch the announcements for Kids' Yoga, which will be offered soon!
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Pre-K & elementary children meet tonight at 6 p.m. in their classrooms. |
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We are excited that our elementary children will be leading in the Connexion service soon (Mother's Day)! |
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For the past 3 months, our Wednesday night kids have been learning about missionaries and music from around the world. On May 11, we will celebrate the Spanish missionaries we are studying with a Taco Fiesta! Kids (and parents) — Meet us at 6:00p.m. on the Scout Lawn to join the party. |
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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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Students will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the basement for worship and small group Bible study tonight. |
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Calling all Graduates!
Deadline Approaching!
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Do you have a student graduating soon? (Or, are YOU graduating soon?) Please help us spotlight your graduate (or YOU) by sending us your information by this Friday, May 6th.
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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Lift Up Your Praise!
Join us for a Hymn Sing today at 1:00 p.m. on Facebook!
Your voice and the beautiful music are a love offering to the Lord—your act of worship.
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Worship Around the Throne of God
— a blog post by Ellee Hilley
Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come! With all creation we sing, praise to the king of kings….worthy is the lamb who was slain!” {Revelation Song}
Yesterday in both services we reflected on the worship aspect of Revelation 5:11-14 and participated in communion together.
I’ve always loved the correlation between Isaiah 6 and revelation passages...
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They are back on the road again! The FBC Griffin Ukulele Ensemble is taking their ministry on tour during the month of May. |
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Have you ever wondered what got Erin Clarke interested in music? Check out this podcast published by Youthcue where she talks about her role as a teacher, music minister, mom, and encourager. |
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Rehearsals
Praise Band will rehearse tonight at 7:00 p.m.
Sanctuary Choir rehearses Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in the choir room.
Ukulele Ensemble rehearses Thursday at noon.
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Women on Mission (WOM) is calling for any Christian literature you would like to "recycle." They share this used literature with organizations and individuals who do not have extra resources to purchase their own Christian literature. Drop your materials in the designated tubs in the Welcome Centers sometime in the next few weeks.
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Meeting date: May 10
Location: Hardee Hospitality Room
At the WOM (Women on Mission) meeting immediately following the XYZ meeting, Jenny Flowers will be speaking. As our mission project for this month, we encourage ladies to bring paper plates, bowls, and napkins to donate to the LifeSong Ministry, which provides life skills and job readiness training to women who desire to change their lives, but lack the resources to do so.
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Traveling soon? Check out the great reads you could take with you — available at your church library
this week!
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Library Hours
Sundays
10:00-11:30 a.m.
Wednesdays
6:00-8:00 p.m.
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Thanks to the Lydian Sunday School Class for the hydrangea in the community garden in memory of our friend, Jean Ann O’Neal. Jean Ann was a dedicated volunteer in the community garden. She loved harvesting potatoes, but more than that, she loved going to the garden to cut flowers she could take to friends who needed a smile. She was dedicated to helping ensure the garden had an adequate supply of glass jars that serve as “vases” for anyone to use. She also helped ensure plenty of plastic bags were available at the garden for harvesting vegetables to take to the food pantry or soup kitchen. We are all blessed by Jean Ann’s service to our church, her friendship, and her servant spirit. Thank you, Lydian Sunday School Class for honoring her in such a special way. For years to come, this hydrangea will grow and will produce beautiful flowers each year! |
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Volunteers Needed
The Benevolence Ministry is looking for men who would be willing to transport individuals to get their identification cards. For more information on this ministry, please contact David Cordova.
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Other News & Events Around the Church |
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"Do or do not. There is no try." (Yoda)
We see you putting this sound philosophy into play each and every day. On May 7, we celebrate four years with Steven Norris at FBC's helm!
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SAVE THE DATE! We invite you to come out and support our own Connexion worship leader, Orietta Russom, and her band, Water to Wine, in concert locally at the Griffin Opera House on June 18th! Get your discount tickets here. Orietta has written some of her own songs and their band is incredible! Enjoy the evening of great music and friends here in downtown, and support one of FBC’s own musicians.
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We are so excited to introduce to you two new members of FBC Griffin!
- Denise Johnson joined by transfer of letter on May 1, and
- Kate Craig joined by profession of faith on May 1.
Please welcome our new friends.
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Pitch a fit to support Weekday!
Looking for a good excuse to eat at Southern Pit this week? We encourage you to support our FBC Weekday Education Program on Thursday, May 5, by leaving your receipt in the basket at checkout.
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Wednesday Night Meal
Tonight (May 4th), we will be having chicken and rice casserole, peas, bread, and dessert.
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A Consistent Ethic of Life
by Steven Norris
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The premature leak of the draft opinion in the Supreme Court’s current abortion case has brought that conversation to the forefront of public discourse this week. Many news outlets frame the conversation as between those who are “pro-life” and those who are “pro-choice.” Others want you to believe that it is a Republican-Democrat issue. I’m not so sure that the conversation is that simple....
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The flowers in the Sanctuary and Morgan Hall this weekend are given in loving memory of Virginia and John Newton and John Newton III by Harriet and John Newton and David G. Newton.
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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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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May 1, 2022
Annual Budget
$1,708,200.00
Required Budget in 18 Weeks
$591,300.00
Budget Giving This Week
$28,372.10
Weekday
$19,319.50
Received Budget in 18 Weeks
$526,608.25
(under)/over
$(64,691.75)
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May 1 - May 7
Steven Norris
May 8 - May 14
Ellee Hilley
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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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