Dear Friends,
God is so good! We are blessed to be witness to parent / child dedications, to new births, to encounters with those seeking to know God better. How are you connecting with your FBC family this summer? However you find yourself spending this holiday week, we pray that you are healthy and happy! Share your summer stories with us—just click on "Send us an Email" below.
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Scholarship Recipients
On June 26, the FBC Scholarships Committee met to review applications for scholarships for the 2022-2023 academic year. These scholarships have been made possible by generous donations of individuals in our church and through careful and responsible fiscal management over the years. In addition to locally funded awards, we also partner with the Georgia Baptist Foundation to offer a scholarship. These scholarships help to ease the financial burden for those seeking to advance their education who have indicated a financial need. This year, awards will be distributed to Jay Elliott, who is attending Midwestern Theological Seminary; Gavin Duncan, who is attending Berry College; Mason Wells, who will be attending Gordon State College; and Ryan Williams, who is attending Kennesaw State University. To learn more about the scholarships offered at FBC, click here.
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Senior Adult Ministry (XYZ) Meeting
If you are a senior and you are looking for a way to expand your social network, why not join us for the XYZ meeting on July 12th? This month we will enjoy a performance by Ryan Williams (who has a terrific voice and tons of talent) before eating a tasty lunch together. You can RSVP here:
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Swim at the O'Connors-Cancelled
Since there were very few RSVPs for the pool party tonight, we are cancelling it with plans to reschedule by the end of Summer. Stay Tuned...
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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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Deep Stretch Yoga Classes Began July 5 |
Calling all yoga fans! Jenna Sullivan will be leading yoga classes on two remaining Tuesdays in July. They will take place in the Hardee Hospitality Room at 4pm on July 12 and 26. The cost is $10/person for each class, payable 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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Jennifer Pugh and Alexis Pruitt are organizing our first ever FBC Kids' Cake Decorating Competition! The theme is Summertime and we promise it will be the sweetest event of the year! Kids will start with pre-made cakes (we provde). We will have basic decorating supplies available (sprinkles, cookies, color frosting, etc.), and you are welcome to bring your own supplies to add to the mix. Decorating begins in the FLC gym on July 20th at 6 p.m. Judging will take place in the Common Grounds Coffeehouse. We need to know if you're coming to decorate, so please fill out this registration no later than Monday, July 18. Please note - pre-registering is mandatory.
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FBC Kids Craft Night - July 13 |
Who? Children entering K through 5th grade
What? Rustic sign craft night! Playground time! Snacks and Bible story
When? July 13, 6-8 pm
Where? Coffee House area, 8th Street Entrance
Why? Fun, fellowship, and creative expression
How? Text Ann Walker by July 10 to RSVP.
Provided: Stickers, string, ribbon, boards 13” x 3.5”. Bring sticks for your letters, if you'd like to use some. We will attach to boards
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Kids' Yoga Returns!
Join Sam Knox for another round of Kids' Yoga on MONDAY, July 25, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in our FLC Gym. Bring your yoga mat and block if you have one. (We have a few available if you don't have one.)
The cost is $10, payable in cash at the door to Sam or by Venmo.
New to yoga? Sam guides kids through stretching, balancing, and breathing exercises with a creative, story-telling approach. Her class is friendly for preschoolers all the way through adults!
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GET REGISTERED TODAY!
Sign up now for the FBC Kids High Falls Water Park night! We have reserved the park from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. for our parents and kids. We will serve pizza and drinks. The cost to swim and slide is $10 per person.
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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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Quick! 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
Praise Band will rehearse tonight at 7:00 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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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
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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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!
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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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The View From the Underside
By Steven Norris
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Many churches will read the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) this Sunday. I have no doubt that many will hear sermons about how we, like the Samaritan, should do good to all who come across our path. That’s an admirable reading, but ...
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The flowers in the Sanctuary and Morgan Hall on July 10th are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Otis D. Blake, Jr. on the anniversary of his birthday by his family. |
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 3, 2022
Annual Budget
$1,708,200.00
Required Budget in 27 Weeks
$886,950.00
Budget Giving This Week
$19,275.15
Weekday Revenue
$10,412.00
Received Budget in 27 Weeks
$767,906.29
(under)/over
$(119,043.71)
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July 3 - July 9
Seth Brown
July 10 - July 16
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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