Dear Friends,
We saw a glimpse of Georgia summer this week with the temperatures rising into the 90s. Rather than lament the heat, let's use it as a reminder that we need to be on fire for Jesus—loving, serving, and reaching out to others who are hurting.
No matter what adventures you have in store for your summer, we hope you are setting aside time to spend with your FBC family. We love you and want to hear from you!
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KIDS — The ultimate summer sports competition is upon us! Next week (June 20 - 23), we gather to play sports and learn about sportsmanship from the perspective of God's Word. Meet in Morgan Hall each night at 6:00 p.m. to get signed in. We will finish up by 8:00 p.m. PARENTS — there is still time to sign up to help with VBS. Sign up with the same button, below. |
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Friday Night Coffeehouse Concert Series will host Ryan Williams on June 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the Common Grounds Coffeehouse. We invite you to come out for a relaxing evening of live music, iced coffee, Italian cream sodas, and goodies. This event is kid-friendly, too!
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The Scholarship Committee is pleased to offer a limited number of scholarship opportunities for college students in the upcoming academic year. After reviewing the criteria for the scholarships on our website, we invite you to download the application, complete it, and turn it in according to the instructions specified in the application no later than June 17, 2022. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact the Church Office at 770-227-5517.
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The 2022 Women's Retreat registration has reached capacity. If you had intended to sign up, but didn't get to it in time, we invite you to sign up for our waiting list. The retreat dates are Friday night, October 21 through Sunday, October 23. |
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Camping and Glamping in 2023
We had so much fun last fall that we're scheduling TWO camping/glamping trips for 2023. Don't wait—learn more now about how to secure your best space for both of these trips! Whether it's a cottage, yurt, tent site, or RV site, state park spots book up quickly.
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Children's Ministry
(Birth-5th Grade)
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Parents,
Please note that the external entrances to the Preschool hall (Weekday Education Building) will remain locked on Sunday mornings. Press the intercom button upon arrival so that a check-in station volunteer may admit you and your children. You will still be able to enter the preschool hall from inside the building (coming from the Sanctuary or coming from Morgan Hall). Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we strive to maintain a safe environment for our members and guests.
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KIDS SWIM TONIGHT!
Parents, bring your kiddos out tonight to swim at The Meadows Clubhouse from 6 to 8 p.m. Betsy and Tyler Simpson will be grilling hamburgers. Bring a side or dessert to share if you can.
Don't forget your beach towel and float!
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Drive-In Movie Success!
We hosted a "drive-in movie" for the kids on Wednesday, June 8. Leslie Benefield and Robin Shepherd pulled together an authentic concession stand—complete with popcorn, pizza, and candy just like the movie theater would have—and an innovative seating arrangement for the show. The kids even got to walk in on the red carpet! Leila was able to borrow the gigantic inflatable movie screen from our friends at Trinity Christian School of Griffin and the FBC Worship Tech team set us up with amazing movie-quality sound. All told, we had 32 in attendance for this super-fun event. Thanks to all for making this a success!
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Did you know that we offer childcare for children ages birth through 3 years in both the Celebration and Connexion services? Children ages pre-K through 5th grade can attend Children's Worship during the Connexion service (following the Time for Children—except for Communion days). If you would like to know more about our worship care for children — or if you would be willing to volunteer — we invite you to reach out to us.
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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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Student Ministry
(6th-12th grade)
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Students will meet at the Moose Lodge for a pool party TONIGHT from 7 to 10 p.m.! Bring extra money ($10 to $12) if you want to order from the menu or eat before you come. Don't forget your beach towel! |
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You can register now!
Basecamp will be here before you know it! Get that calendar — 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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Rehearsals
Choir and Praise Band musicians are invited to gather for a meal in Morgan Hall at 6:00 p.m. TONIGHT.
Praise Band will rehearse tonight at 7:00 p.m..
Sanctuary Choir will rehearse tonight at 7:00 p.m. in the choir room
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We are opening a Beginning Ukulele class in August for small group instruction that will be limited to a hand ful of participants. The class will meet on Tuesdays from 12:15-1:00 p.m. Anyone can learn to play! Contact Ellee to sign up. |
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Clothes Closet Needs
If you happen to have any of the following items that you would like to donate, please bring them to the Ministry Center (Monday morning between 8 and 10 a.m.) or to the Welcome Center at the church: gym bags, backpacks, small suit cases that roll, and tennis shoes for men & women (all sizes). Thank you for supporting our Clothes Closet!
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Our team returned from mission to Rwanda and Uganda on Sunday, June 12. Here are a few snapshots of their experience there. As we hear more stories from their journey, we will share them on our web post: On Mission in Africa.
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Not only can you meet some of the most interesting people in Common Grounds Coffeehouse on a Sunday morning, you can also get a super tasty breakfast at the phenomenal price of a dollar an item!
We are looking for friends who are willing to serve a few times a year in the coffeehouse. This fun ministry gives you a chance to meet people and to make them feel welcome before (or after) service. We hope you will consider joining the rotation on this team. Email Jody to let her know your are interested.
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We still need a couple of weeks to be covered on our garden-tending rotation. Could you help us out for one week during the summer by watering, picking, and delivering the produce (and flowers) to either Five Loaves and Two Fish Food Pantry OR Abundant Life Soup Kitchen? If you can spare a little time to help during the summer, our community really benefits from it! Please sign up below.
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LIBRARY EXPLORERES READING CLUB UNDERWAY THIS SUMMER
It’s not too late to sign up for the library reading club! Stop by the Library (1st floor of the Cheatham Building) on Sunday mornings (10:00-11:30) to sign up for the reading club, or just to check out a book of your choosing for your summer reading pleasure. We have over 13,000 volumes to choose from!
Children Who Have Already Signed Up: Vivi Benefield, Quinn Clark, Caroline Hamilton, Elizabeth Hamilton, Kate Hamilton, Lincoln Jester, Valerie Rogers, Cooper Simpson, and Eli Simpson.
Youth/Adults Who Have Already Signed Up: Bonnie Brown, Debra Goodwin, Mary Beth Hargrove, Brian McCartney, Joyce McCartney, and Becky Mozo-Adams.
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Library Hours
Sundays
10:00-11:30 a.m.
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Other News & Events Around the Church |
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Thank you for your faithful service, Orietta Russom! We love you and celebrate your work anniversary at First Baptist Griffin! |
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Cooling Down the Sanctuary |
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The temperature outside cranked up into the 90s this week — just in time for the attic air conditioning unit removal scheduled for our sanctuary. Work began on Monday and should be finished sometime this week. In case you were wondering, it is no simple task to remove an old unit and hoist a new external unit to the roof. Seeing the crane lift the unit to the roof was exciting. |
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You still have time to sign your kids up for Camp Aloha — our Weekday Education Summer Program!
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Local Concert Announcement
We invite you to come out and support our own Connexion worship leader, Orietta Russom, in her concert at the Griffin Opera House on June 18th. Tickets are going fast, so get yours today!
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Love with Actions
by Steven Norris
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“I’ve got the joy, joy, joy down in my heart…down in my heart to stay.” The experiences of the past few weeks have forever changed my understanding of this beloved children’s song.
I recently returned from spending more than two weeks with a mission team in both Rwanda and Uganda. While there, we met Gilbert Kubwimana, a Rwandan businessman and entrepreneur. His calling to ministry came as he was watching the evening news...
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The flowers in the Sanctuary and Morgan Hall are given to the glory of God and in celebration of the 60th anniversary of Grace and Edward Hiers by their children. |
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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Don't forget to share with us how we can be praying for you this week.
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June 12, 2022
Annual Budget
$1,708,200.00
Required Budget in 24 Weeks
$788,400.00
Budget Giving This Week
$18,145.22
Received Budget in 24 Weeks
$701,162.88
(under)/over
$(87,237.12)
Church Mission Offering
$1,365.00
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June 12 - June 18
Erin Clarke
June 19 - June 25
Seth Brown
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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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