Friends,
As we all move back into our routines, how will you set this year apart with a new commitment to Jesus? We hope you will make it a priority to gather with your faith community to learn and grow in your knowledge of God's Word. Together, may we seek to love and serve others.
Check out these opportunities to be intentional about learning, loving, and serving in the coming weeks. Be sure to let us know how we can be praying for you.
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Wednesday Night Schedule
Beginning January 12th, 5:00 p.m., Morgan Hall
Our Wednesday night meals will resume with white chicken chili, cornbread, and dessert. If you would like to RSVP, you may do so HERE.
Bible & Book Studies, 6:00 p.m., Various locations at church
You have a number of discipleship options on Wednesday nights this year. Check out the list below and drop in on the group that interests you.
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Bible study in Bramblett Chapel: The Book of Revelation, Steven Norris leading
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Book study in Hardee Hospitality Room: Forgotten God: Reversing the Tragic Neglect of the Holy Spirit, author Francis Chan; Warren Huddleston leading
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Book study in Heritage Room: Know How We Got Our Bible, authors Ryan Reeves and Charles Hill; Jeff Rogers leading
- Bible study in Family Worship Room: Mom’s Group, Ellee Hilley leading
- Study in the Cheatham Room, FBC Women Blooming in 2022, Women in the Word & Mom’s Group combined, Sandra Long & Susan Hardwick leading
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Support group in Education Building 107; GriefShare; Marcia Henry-Day leading
- Wednesday Night Kids; Preschool (K4-5) in Weekday Education Hall; Elementary (1st through 5th) in Education Building 202 & 204
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Youth in Student Center (basement); contact Seth Brown (sethbrown@fbcgriffin.org) for details
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"Journey of Grace" Membership Class
FBC Griffin is a “community of grace.” However, we recognize that grace is a journey, not a destination. As with any journey, there are often unexpected twists and turns in the road. Whatever your journey has been to this point, we are thankful that God has led you to First Baptist. We want to provide tools for you to help navigate your journey and give you a better understanding of this community that God is forming. If you have been considering joining FBC Griffin, we hope you will join us for this experience on January 23 at 12:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided, but we need you to let us know if you are coming.
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Mark your calendar now for January 28 at 7:00 p.m. We will be hosting Jason Hoard, an artist who has recorded with many top names in contemporary Christian music, in our Coffeehouse Concert Series. Bring a friend, share a cup of coffee, and share your witness of God's goodness, too. |
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Adult Ministry Activities |
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XYZ Update
We are taking the month of January off, so our next Xtra Years of Zest meeting will take place in February 2022, provided all are healthy and well.
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WOM Update
Although Women on Mission will not meet in January, we invite you to bring in any Christian literature you would like to recycle and deposit it in the receptacle in the Welcome Center. We provide this material to individuals and organizations that do not have easy access to Christian literature.
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Winter Break is just around the corner! We're going to Fort McAllister State Park, so why don't you come along? Come anytime between Sunday, February 20th and Wednesday, February 23rd (or come earlier or stay later)! You will need to book your own site soon (before all the places get taken). Peggy & Ken Smith are in cottage 4 and Ellee & Troy Hilley are in campsite 59. Use the link to reserve your spot or call 1-800-864-7275.
Got questions?
Call Peggy at 770-841-3903 or
Ellee at 770-468-8100.
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Mark Your Calendar!
On Saturday, January 29, 2022, we will hold our first ever Coffee and Conversation event in the library. This first event features a conversation with our pastor about one of his favorite authors, the late Eugene Peterson. We will highlight Peterson's new biography, A Burning in My Bones, and other books written by him. (He is the author of The Message translation of the Bible.)
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We would like to invite you to download the Librista app to be able to search the Church Library's collection from the convenience of your personal cell phone or tablet. The process is simple:
- Visit your device's App Store. (Android or I-Phone)
- Search for Librista. (See the images above for an illustration.)
- Install the app.
- Allow the app to use your location to find the First Baptist Griffin Library.
- Complete installation and start searching the collection!
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If you or a loved one would like to participate in the GriefShare support group on Wednesday nights from 6 to 7:30 p.m. beginning January 12, please indicate your interest by clicking on the More Info button. |
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So excited for 2022!!! Tomorrow I believe all of our students will be back at school for the semester. To help celebrate that, or at least help the mood in the room 😁, we are going to have pizza, drinks, 9 square in the air, and just a ton of fun. |
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BaseCamp Winter Summit is our annual gathering of the churches involved BaseCamp each summer. It is a chance for friends to catch up and for students to invite friends to experience a little bit of camp. Sign up below for transportation to and from the event. We leave at 1:45 p.m on January 16 and should return 11:30 p.m. The event is free and meals are provided. |
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There's still time to register...
Please let me know if your student is planning on attending this over winter break. Prices are based on numbers, and I need to know if a small lodge will be a better fit or keep our normal lodging for the trip.
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Rehearsals
Wednesday, January 5: Connexion Praise Band, 7:00 p.m.
Note: We will not have sanctuary choir rehearsal, ukulele rehearsal, or a hymn sing this week.
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Benevolence Ministry Needs |
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We encourage you to donate to our Clothes Closet. Donations may be taken directly to the Ministry Center on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00-10:00 a.m. or dropped off inside the Welcome Center. We are currently in desperate need of men’s jackets/coats. We also need book bags.
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First Baptist Church (FBC) of Griffin, GA, a moderate congregation affiliated with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and with historic ties to the SBC, is currently accepting resumes for the position of Minister to Children and Families. First Baptist Church of Griffin believes that healthy families are at the core of a healthy church.
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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Job Posting: Minister of Pastoral Care
(Please share with others.)
The Minister of Pastoral Care works directly with the Senior Pastor to cast a vision and develop a culture of soul care, compassion, and service across the membership of First Baptist Church. This minister will help develop and implement a strategy for delivering the right care to the right people by caring and compassionate pastors and volunteers. This is a part-time position. For information on how to apply, please click on Learn More below.
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Job Posting: Minister of Community Engagement
(Please share with others.)
The Minister of Community Engagement will work to foster deep partnerships of mutuality and trust between First Baptist Church and the surrounding community. It is expected that this minister will spend the majority of his/her time in the community meeting people, getting involved in community life, and working to identify and cultivate the ministries of First Baptist “outside the walls” of the church building. This position will help FBC Griffin be the best neighbor possible to the surrounding community. This is a part-time position. For information on how to apply, please click on the Learn More button below.
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This year, I received one of the most meaningful Christmas presents I have ever received. It’s not very often that you get a gift that was over twenty years in the making. To explain, I need to give a little back story...
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If you wish to place flowers in the sanctuary or 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 lift 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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The Scouts are holding their annual Chicken Q fundraiser on January 23. If you would like to support them, please respond to the link below to order your $10 meal, which includes barbecue chicken, baked beans, coleslaw, bread, and a dessert. All meals must be picked up on site at the Scout Lodge (Poplar Street, across from FBC Griffin) on January 23 between 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. If you have questions, please email John Joiner or call him at 770-468-6045. |
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January 2, 2022
Required Budget in 1 Week
$32,850.00
Budget Giving This Week
$7,796.00
Received Budget in 1 Week
$7,796.00
(under)/over
$(25,054.00)
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World Missions Offering
Lottie Moon
$2,495.03
CBF Global
$4,820.03
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678-692-8350
January 2 - January 8
Seth Brown
January 9 - January 15
Steven Norris
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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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Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, 1:00pm-5:00pm |
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