Dear Friends,
Do you remember the words to the hymn, "I've Got a River of Life?" The chorus is a call to action — "Spring up, oh well, within my soul, spring up, oh well...and make me whole." What a joyful song it is! It draws one into worship. This Sunday, we look at worship as communion with God, who is seated on the throne where a river of life flows through the main street of Heaven.
We encourage you to get involved in the life of FBC this week. Check out the many opportunities to get connected with your church family.
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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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Following each service this Sunday, we will hold a brief Church Conference to elect three members to serve on the Endowment Foundation Board of Directors. Those who have been nominated are (in alphabetical order): Nancy Blake, Bonnie Brown, Lori Harvey, Walter Murdock, David Newton, and Randy Shaw. |
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A short-term mission team will depart for Rwanda and Uganda on May 27 to serve alongside the Harkleroad family (with Willing to Go) and Missy Ward-Angalla—international missionaries our church supports. We will pray for these missionaries during our worship services this weekend, and we encourage you to continue to pray for them as they are traveling overseas. They will be back in the country on June 12. Those serving are Jean Moore, Ava Kate Owen, Olivia Owen, Becky Owen, Chris Jones, Michelle Norris, Jeremiah Norris, Elijah Norris, and Steven Norris. |
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We invite parents and children to join us for a Children's Ministry Parent Meeting on May 22 immediately following the Connexion service. We will hear an update from the Search Committee and we will talk about the plans for summer activities. Activities will be available for children in the gym while parents are in the meeting. Meet in the Coffeehouse around 12:15 p.m. for lunch. Please RSVP to help us know how many to expect. |
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KIDS — Get your game on, because we're breaking out the sports competitions for VBS again this summer! Mark your calendars for June 20 - 23 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. each night for a Vacation Bible School experience like none other! We encourage you to sign up today! Parents, we would love to have your help with VBS, too! Sign up at our website. |
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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.
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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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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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Our Music and Missions time has come to a close for the first half of the year. We had a great time at the Taco Fiesta last week, when we celebrated with games and pinatas! (It's not a fiesta without a pinata, right?) |
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While we are taking a break from lessons this summer, we look forward to lots of exciting activities we can do together. For example, go ahead and mark your calendar for July 27 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. because we are going to High Falls Water Park! We will have more details to share soon about our summertime schedule. |
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Wednesday, June 1
6-7 p.m.
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Sam Knox will hold a Kids' Yoga session on Wednesday, June 1, from 6-7 p.m. in the FLC gym. She has tailored this program for children in preschool through 5th grade and it will focus on balance, breathing, and stretching. We encourage you to come out and give it a try. The cost is $10 at the door, payable directly to Sam by cash or Venmo. |
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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). 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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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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Students will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the basement for worship and small group Bible study tonight. |
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Lift Up Your Praise!
Join us for a Hymn Sing today at 1:00 p.m. on Facebook!
Your voice added to the beautiful music is your love offering to the Lord—your act of worship.
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Rehearsals
Praise Band will rehearse tonight at 7:00 p.m..
Sanctuary Choir will rehearse tonight at 7:00 p.m. in the choir room.
Orchestra will rehearse Wednesday, May 18, from 6:15 to 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Ukulele Ensemble will be on tour this Thursday at 1:00 p.m. There will be no ukulele rehearsal next Thursday.
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Each year FBC and the Mission Council promote a May mission offering and promote opportunities to put feet to your faith by serving others. You can participate by helping in person at one of our ministries or by donating to the Church Missions Offering. |
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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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It's that time again! Our garden has been planted and now we need faithful volunteers to sign up for one week each to tend our garden through 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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All ages are invited to participate in the reading club this summer! Sign up in the Church Library on Sundays, May 29, June 5, or June 12 (after Celebration and before Connexion services) or Tuesdays, May 31 or June 7 from 10 a.m. to noon. |
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Library Hours
Sundays
10:00-11:30 a.m.
Wednesdays
6:00-8:00 p.m.
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Other News & Events Around the Church |
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Wednesday Night Meal
Tonight, May 18th, will be the last Wednesday night meal until the fall. The menu will include chicken tetrazzini, salad, rolls, and dessert.
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Upcoming Meetings
X'tra Years of Zest (XYZ), our senior adult ministry, will hold its monthly meeting on June 14 at 11:30 a.m. in Morgan Hall.
Women on Mission (WOM), our adult missions-focused ministry, will meet on June 14 immediately following the XYZ meeting (approximately 1:00 p.m.) in the Hardee Hospitality Room.
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.
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Happy Work-aversary, Robert Wyche! |
Robert Wyche began his work at FBC Griffin on May 23, 2011. Thank you for eleven years of faithful service, Robert! |
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Revelation: An Invitation to "Uncivil" Worship by Steven Norris |
Despite its name, many readers of the book of Revelation find it to be shrouded in mystery. Too often, it is viewed as a coded predictor of the future (End Times). Many interpreters suggest that merely decoding the message would give us a clear timeline of the church’s future...
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The flowers in the Sanctuary and Morgan Hall are given to the glory of God and in honor of Jamie Goolsby on the anniversary of his birthday by Jim and Brenda Goolsby. |
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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May 15, 2022
Annual Budget
$1,708,200.00
Required Budget in 30 Weeks
$657,000.00
Budget Giving This Week
$28,985.00
Weekday
$11,427.00
Received Budget in 20 Weeks
$591,469.62
(under)/over
$(65,530.38)
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May 15 - May 21
Erin Clarke
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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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