2024 ADVENT DEVOTIONAL
The Lord is My Strength and My Song
Isaiah 12:2
Somewhere just beyond all the glitz and glamour of the modern Christmas season, a quiet space awaits you — a place to pause, reflect, and remember that this beautiful season is one of waiting. In this space, if you search, you will find a gentle babe whose advent generations had longed to see. This baby was called Immanuel, meaning “God with us” as the prophet Isaiah foretold (7:14). His arrival changed the world forever.
We invite you to walk through Advent this year alongside our friends in the Griffin community who have shared their hearts in our 2024 Advent Devotional titled, The Lord is My Strength and My Song. This publication is available in a variety of formats described below.
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About Our Authors
We are grateful to the community authors who participated in this publication. You will find more information about them below. (Please note that they are listed in the order in which they appear in the publication.)
Cleopatrick Lacy
The Reverend Dr. Cleopatrick Lacy served as Minister of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Griffin, Georgia until his retirement in 2024.
Steve Trawick
Steve Trawick serves as the Director of Five Loaves and Two Fish Food Pantry, which serves the Griffin community.
Will Doss
Executive Pastor Will Doss serves at Eagles Way Church in Griffin, Georgia and as the Chair of the Griffin-Spalding County School Board.
Lesley McMichael
Lesley McMichael serves as the Executive Director of the Christian Women’s Center in Griffin, Georgia.
Keynon Jackson
Pastor Keynon Jackson serves at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Griffin, Georgia.
Josh Abernathy
Pastor Josh Abernathy serves at City Church in Griffin, Georgia.
Pam Johnston
Associate Pastor Pam Johnston serves at First United Methodist Church in Griffin, Georgia.
Austin Thomas
Pastor Austin Thomas serves at First Presbyterian Church of Griffin.
Gwendolyn Jackson
Gwendolyn Jackson serves on the Board of Directors for Abundant Life Soup Kitchen.
Robby Milner
Pastor Robby Milner serves at United Christian Fellowship of Griffin.
Miriam Garcia
Associate Pastor Miriam Garcia serves at Rock Springs Church at the Griffin campus.
Wayne English
Wayne English is the owner and operator of Artistic Flowers in Griffin, Georgia.
Glenn Polk
Glenn Polk serves as the Fire Chief for the Spalding County Fire Department, as well as the Director of the Spalding County Office of Homeland Security.
Jessica Gregory
Jessica Gregory is the owner and operator at Stache Studio, a DIY art studio in Griffin, Georgia.
Nicholas Bland
Nicholas Bland is the U-Save-It Pharmacy in Griffin, Georgia. He is also a member of First Baptist Church of Griffin.
Amanda Slade
Amanda Slade is the Co-Owner and Operator of Safehouse Coffee Roasters in Griffin, Georgia.
Ronald Keith Adams
Pastor Ronald Keith Adams serves at Achaia Missionary Baptist Church in Griffin, Georgia.
Marian Sorenson
Marian Sorenson serves as the Associate Artistic Director of Main Street Players in Griffin, Georgia. Marian is also a member of First Baptist Griffin.
Doug Hollberg
Doug Hollberg serves as the Mayor of the City of Griffin. Doug is also a member of First Baptist Griffin.
Antoine Lucas
Pastor Antoine C. Lucas, Sr. serves at Eighth Street Baptist Church in Griffin, Georgia.
Annette Duncan
Annette Duncan is the Owner of Wynn’s Pharmacy in Griffin, Georgia.
Deborah Neely
Deborah Neely serves as the Bereavement Coordinator at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin, Georgia.
Steve Mulder
Steve Mulder serves as the Director of Music and Liturgical Arts at St. George’s Episcopal Church in Griffin, Georgia. He is also the Artistic Director of the Griffin Choral Arts.
Kirk LaFon
Rector Kirk LaFon serves at St. George’s Episcopal Church in Griffin, Georgia.
Jacob McCullough
Jacob McCullough serves in his family-owned business, Professional Printing in Griffin, Georgia.
Valerie Vance-Mackall
Dr. Valerie Vance-Mackall is the Owner and Operator of Mrs. Good Day Ice Cream in Griffin, Georgia.
Carmen Caldwell
Reverend Carmen Caldwell serves on the Board of Directors for Spalding Collaborative and as a Minister at New Mercy Baptist Church in Griffin, Georgia.
Steven Norris
Reverend Steven Norris serves as the Senior Pastor at First Baptist Church of Griffin.
Advent at FBC Griffin
Worship Services
December 1: First Sunday of Advent
December 8: Second Sunday of Advent
December 15: Third Sunday of Advent
December 22: Fourth Sunday of Advent (One Church Service at 10:30 a.m.)
Special Events
December 2: Advent By Candlelight
December 8: Christmas Toy Shop
December 24: Christmas Eve Service
7AM – 10PM
