Dear Friends,
Have you ever tried to cheer up a coffee drinker who has been unable to enjoy that first morning cup? You may have been on the receiving end of some anxiety or frustration that you didn't mean to provoke. Sometimes those daily habits that we think we cannot function without can cause us not to recognize real people and real needs right in front of us. In our scripture this week, Jesus challenges us to see past the rituals and routines, and to open our eyes to the hurting people around us. Lean in for more on Luke 13:10-17 in this Sunday's sermon.
We hope you will get plugged into a small group this week at FBC! Let us know how we can be praying for you!
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Let's have chicken tacos, chips and salsa, and dessert tonight at 5:00 p.m. in Morgan Hall before starting our small groups at 6:00 p.m. tonight, shall we? Click on the "Reserve a Plate" button to let us know you're coming. You can find out more about our small groups by clicking on "Learn More." |
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We hope you will join us Friday night for the Coffeehouse Concert Series when Matthew McCartney takes the coffeehouse stage at 7:00 p.m. Bring your friends along, enjoy the music and have a specialty coffee or Italian cream soda.
Do you know a local artist who might like to perform at our coffeehouse? If so, contact Ellee Hilley.
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This Sunday, August 21, we have the joy of baptizing Evie Busby, Kate Craig, and Laurel Cullingford during our Celebration service, which begins at 9:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary.
If you have been considering baptism, we invite you to speak to one of our ministers.
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Wednesday Small Groups meeting 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
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America's Religious History, led by Dr. Jeff Rogers, Heritage Room
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Bible Study: Who Is The Holy Spirit? led by Ron Murray, Hardee Hospitality Room
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Jesus and Women, led by Women in the Word leaders Carol Baldwin and Susan Hardwick, Cheatham Room
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Looking for Lovely, led by Bloom leader Sandra Long, Room 108 (Copeland)
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Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles that Can Radically Change Your Family, led by Michelle and Steven Norris, Bramblett Chapel
Note that GriefShare will meet August 24 through November 30 in the Parlor from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. For more information about GriefShare, please CLICK HERE.
We are pleased to offer another opportunity to meet in small group this semester. Steven Norris will be leading a book discussion over his book, A Community of Grace: Renewing a Vision for FBC Griffin. If you would like to join this group and need a book, please contact us in the church office or email us. The group will meet on Thursday mornings from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m, September 8 through October 20.
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Calling all yoga fans! JennaSullivan will be leading an hour-long yoga session in the Hardee Hospitality Room at 4:15 pm 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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Kids, get ready! We're starting another season of Music and Missions tonight! |
Babies through threes can meet in the Nursery room on the Weekday Education hall.
Pre-K through K5 meet Mrs. Jenny, Mrs. Rachel, and Mr. Les on the Weekday Education hall.
Grades 1-5 meet Mrs. Leslie, Ms. Mamre, and Mr. Franklin on the second floor of the Education Building.
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Quiz:
What happens when you try an exercise you haven't tried in a while with equipment that wasn't exactly tailored to your frame?
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Answer: You take a break afterwards!
Much fun was had by all on the inflatables last Wednesday.
Note: No pastors were harmed in the photography of this event.
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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 at 6:30 in the Student Center (aka the Basement). Students should be picked up on the FLC side of the church at 800 pm. Sometimes small groups go a little over time, but we have good stuff to talk about! We have free popcorn. Cokes are $0.50 and milkshakes are $1.00.
We are excited to welcome the 6th graders to youth!
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Connexion Musicians
Morgan Hall: vocalists rehearse at 6:30 p.m. and the band rehearses at 7:00 p.m.
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Sanctuary Choir
Rehearsals resume TONIGHT (Aug. 10) at 7:00 p.m.
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Handbells
Rehearsals begin in the Instrumental Multipurpose Room
today from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m.
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Orchestra
Rehearsals begin in the Sanctuary
tonight from 6:00 to 6:45 p.m.
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Have you found yourself wondering what Ellee is thinking this week?
Even if the answer was no, you should still definitely check out her blog called
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Ukulele Ensemble
Rehearsals resume in the
Instrumental Multipurpose Room on August 18 at noon.
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Beginner's Ukulele Lessons
If you are interested in learning Ukulele, please contact Ellee Hilley.
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Put Your Rewards to Work for Those in Need:
Abundant Life Soup Kitchen
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Did you know that FBC Griffin is a ministry partner with Abundant Life Soup Kitchen in Griffin? This vital ministry feeds the hungry a nutritious meal Monday through Friday from noon until 1:00 p.m.
You can put your Kroger Rewards or your Amazon Smile rewards to work for Abundant Life with a few simple steps online. Click on the button to learn more about it.
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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 crucial to this ministry. Please bring donations 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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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
This Saturday, August 20th
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. Coffee, tea, and scones are served at 10:00 am and our conversation with Kristi Ann begins at 10:30. All are welcome!
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Library Hours
Sundays
10:00-11:30 a.m.
Wednesdays (beginning August 17)
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
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Want to search the Church Library from your phone? Download the Librista app today! Sign in to First Baptist Griffin and you can see our collection. Contact the Church Library for more information.
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Sunday Morning Safety & Security: Updated Procedures |
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The security of all people who enter our doors is a top priority for FBC Griffin. After much consideration, the decision has been made to maintain the following schedule for our entry points on Sunday mornings.
- All secondary doors to the Sanctuary will be open (unlocked) until 9:30 a.m. These doors are located near the organ, near the piano, and at the front of the building on either side of the main doors facing Taylor St.
- After 9:30 a.m., entrance to the Sanctuary will only be available through the front doors that face Taylor Street.
- Welcome Center doors on both sides of the church (the Sanctuary side and the Family Life Center side) will be open from 8:15 to 11:40 a.m.
- The door on the Cheatham Hall (near the Library) will lock at 10:30 a.m.
- The breezeway doors (next to the playground) will lock at 11:30 a.m.
- Children's classroom doors will be locked, so parents should knock for entry.
- Preschool Entry will be available to families through the Weekday Education main entrance by requesting access through the intercom.
We recognize that you may not want to keep all of these times in your memory at once. If you would like a visual reference for this information, please CLICK HERE.
Thank you for helping us remain welcoming even while we are vigilant about our physical spaces around the campus.
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Other News & Events Around the Church |
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Welcome to our newest members!
Mike and Virginia Hutson have joined our fellowship. Please welcome them to FBC and get to know them when you see them!
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Book Discussion with Steven Norris |
Have you been waiting for the perfect opportunity to read A Community of Grace alongside others in the church?
Steven Norris will host a discussion of his book from September 8 through October 20 in the Cheatham Room from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
For more information on the study, to sign up for the study, or to request a copy of the book, contact Steven.
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Dorcas Ministry
Would you like to learn to sew, knit, crochet, or do needlepoint, or perhaps use your gifts to produce clothing and accessories to share with others? We would like to invite you to join the Dorcas Ministry. Meetings will take place on the first Wednesday of each month, beginning September 7 at 3:00 p.m. in the Family Room in the FLC. For more information, please contact Alice Blake at 678-463-6305.
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Naming Our Poverty
by Steven Norris
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“Is it true that some Americans don’t even know their neighbors?”
The question hung uncomfortably in the air as I considered my response. We had been in the country for a few days at that point, and it was impossible to overlook the importance of community among the Cuban people...
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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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August 14, 2022
Annual Budget
$1,708,200.00
Required Budget in 33 Weeks
$1,084,050.00
Budget Giving This Week
$23,981.31
Weekday
$25,021.25
Received Budget in 33 Weeks
$927,628.13
(under)/over
$(156,421.87)
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August 14 - August 20
Seth Brown
August 21 - August 27
Steven Norris
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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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