Dear Friends,
What's the difference between stocking up a bit versus hoarding? Would our definition of these two actions line up with the definition God has for us? Jesus weighed in on this in scripture we will cover on Sunday. We hope you will join us for worship to find out more about it.
In the meantime, we have lots of news, pictures, and videos for you this week. Enjoy!
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Educator Recognition
During both worship services on July 31, we will celebrate active teachers, administrators, and educational support staff. Educators, we hope you will be present in order to be recognized and prayed for as you prepare for the new school year. All others, we hope you will be present to lend encouragement and to pray alongside us for our educators and leaders for this upcoming school year.
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We celebrate our children’s growth and progress each year just as the new school year begins. Our Children's Ministry classes will promote to the next grade level on August 7. During our worship services that day, children entering elementary and those entering middle school will receive special Bibles. Families with children in these age groups (rising 1st graders and rising 6th graders) should RSVP to Lisa Metts concerning which service they will attend that day.
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Wednesday Night Fall Kickoff on August 10
We invite you to join us for an evening of special activities as we gear up for the fall semester of Wednesday night bible studies and small groups. We are serving hamburgers and hotdogs at 5:00 p.m., followed by games for children and a preview of our programs for fall. Wednesday night studies formally begin on August 17.
If you would like to join us for Wednesday night dinner (free to you) on August 10th, please RSVP with the button below.
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Attention Ladies — Advent by Candlelight Update
This annual event is planned for Monday, November 28th. This year, we will again gather our friends around dinner tables for a full dinner, fellowship, and to hear stories of love, joy, peace, and hope. We are looking for volunteers to work in a planning group for the event. We will meet in August to begin and hope you will consider joining us. If so, please contact Jessica O’Connor or Rhonda Pierce.
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Calling all yoga fans! Jenna Sullivan will be leading an hour-long yoga session in the Hardee Hospitality Room at 4pm on Tuesdays throughout the fall. The cost is $10/person, payable to Jenna at the door. |
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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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HIGH FALLS WATERPARK TONIGHT!
FBC Kids will be slipping and sliding at High Falls Waterpark TONIGHT! Parents should plan to bring their kids to the park (and remain at the park for the duration of the event). We have reserved the park from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. and will have pizza and drinks available. The cost to swim and slide is $10 per person. PLEASE let us know if you are coming by signing up below.
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Our kids have laughed and squealed and played and created together all summer. Their friendships have deepened. They have learned more about each other. In short, it has been a good summer! Check out our gallery of pictures on our website to see a glimpse of what they have been doing. (Don't forget to watch the VBS leaders playing a lively game of crab ball while you are on the page!) |
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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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What's going on in YTH?
Students will meet tonight in the basement for worship.
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Basecamp 2022 is in the books — ask the students and the student leaders about the lives that were changed for the Kingdom of God at this trip!
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Connexion Musicians
We will meet for dinner at 6:00 p.m., followed by rehearsal in Morgan Hall.
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Sanctuary Choir
Rehearsals resume on August 10 at 7:00 p.m.
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Ukulele Ensemble
Rehearsals resume on August 11 at noon.
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Beginner's Ukulele Lessons
Lessons begin on August 16.
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Orchestra
Rehearsals resume on August 17 at 6:00 p.m.
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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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Africa Mission Team Report |
If you have not had a chance to watch our Africa Mission Team Report, we invite you to listen to our missionaries tell their stories. Their experiences help us all understand the invaluable work of our mission partners and how their ministries are sharing God's love half a world away. |
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Help Those In Need In Griffin |
People in Griffin are, and they don't have a lot of expendable funds available for food. Why not bring a few canned items to share this week when you come to church? Drop them in the Food Pantry box on your way to the sanctuary.
The homeless may pick up food 5 times per month at Five Loaves and Two Fish Food Pantry.
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Clothes Closet Needs
Our Caregiver's Clothes Closet provides head-to-toe clothing, hygiene products, linens, and towels to the needy. Your donations are vital to this ministry. If you have items you would like to donate, please bring them to the Ministry Center on 8th Street (across the street from the Weekday Education Program entrance) on Monday mornings between 8 and 10 a.m.) or to either Welcome Center at the church. The immediate needs are gym or duffel 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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Ronnie and Martin took on an important project this week. They scrubbed and rinsed and dried the chairs in the Weekday Education Program rooms. We appreciate these two wonderful men and their readiness to take care of others! |
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This fall, leaders Jackie Lee and Debbie Neely will offer a weekly grief support group at First Baptist Griffin. This group meets for 13 weeks to cover the GriefShare curriculum, which is designed to encourage those who are grieving the loss of a loved one.
If you have experienced the loss of a loved one and would like to participate in the group, please contact one of the leaders directly or visit our website to complete the interest form. The group size is limited to 8 people.
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Coffee & Conversation Series
The Library Ministry is pleased to present Christian author Kristi Ann Hunter (who happens to be the daughter of our own Linda and Bob Long) for Coffee and Conversation on Saturday, August 20 in the Church Library. Refreshments are served at 10:00 am and our conversation with Kristi Ann begins at 10:30. All are welcome!
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LIBRARY EXPLORERS READING CLUB
Participants in the Library Explorers Reading Club need to record their reading in the reading logs at the circulation desk in the Church Library no later than THIS SUNDAY (July 31) to earn participation credit in the program.
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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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X'tra Years of Zest (XYZ) Meeting
Our senior adults will meet on August 9 at 11:30 a.m. in Morgan Hall. The program features Steven Norris.
If you would like to hear a portion of the performance by Ryan Williams, Matthew Godat, and Colby Pitts at the July XYZ meeting, then click on the image below.
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Women on Mission (WOM) Meeting
All women are invited to attend our WOM meeting, which takes place in the Hardee Hospitality room on August 9 immediately following XYZ. Jean Moore will share her experience from the Africa Mission Trip. As our monthly service project, we invite you to bring small sizes of underwear for boys and girls in grades 1-3. We will donate these to the Spalding County school counselors to share with children wo have an accident at school or to give to those children who simply do not have underwear.
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Sew the seeds of friendship and warmth as part of the Dorcas Ministry
The Dorcas Ministry has existed at FBC Griffin since the late 1860s, when ladies gathered first to make clothing for the needy. This ministry eventually evolved into a vital service group within our church. While its activity has ebbed and flowed through the years, and its focus has sometimes shifted or expanded, the Dorcas Ministry has always maintained a strong commitment to service to those in need within the church and community.
We are looking for individuals who would like to join us in reinstating this ministry in its more modern version, where we would use our gifts to produce clothing and accessories to share with others. If you are interested in this ministry and would like to practice or learn sewing, knitting, crocheting, or needlepoint skills while fellowshipping with others, please contact Alice Blake at 678-463-6305.
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What's In Your Bags?
By Steven Norris
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When our schooner pushed off from the dock in Miami, I knew that it was going to be a mission trip unlike any other. We sailed throughout the night, despite a small storm and some seasickness onboard. Arriving in the North Bimini, Bahamas, we we waited for hours with growing uncertainty and no word from the rest of our team traveling on a separate boat...
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The flowers in the Sanctuary and Morgan Hall are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Jane Wheeler Millican on the anniversary of her birthday (8-1-1930) by her children and grandchildren.
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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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July 24, 2022
Annual Budget
$1,708,200.00
Required Budget in 30 Weeks
$985,500.00
Budget Giving This Week
$20,616.37
Received Budget in 30 Weeks
$818,041.83
(under)/over
$(167,458.17)
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July 24 - July 30
Steven Norris
July 31 - August 6
Ellee Hilley
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We want to hear from you! Take a moment and send us an email! |
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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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