Jun 12, 2024 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris 2024 is an important year for our church. This year marks the 40th anniversary of FBC Griffin’s decision to ordain women to serve as both deacons and ministers of our congregation. While the actual anniversary is not until November, I felt that...
Jun 5, 2024 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will get shot at by both sides.” That would have been my recommendation — that is, if Jesus had asked me for advice on the Beatitudes. If you’ve ever read the opening verses of Jesus’ famous Sermon on...
May 29, 2024 | News, Reported in the E-Vision
Imagine yourself in this scenario. You recently relocated to Griffin for a job. After a few weeks, the “newness” of the experience has worn off. You still don’t know a soul in the area, and you find yourself longing for a friendly face — for someone or something that...
May 29, 2024 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris “May 30, 2004.” So reads the date on my ordination certificate. It bears the signatures of the ten individuals who served on my ordination council and affirmed the evidence of God’s call on my life. As I’ve reflected on the past twenty years of...
May 23, 2024 | Homepage Feature, Missions, News, Reported in the E-Vision
Pray for Local Mission Efforts The month of May is the annual time for FBC Griffin’s Church Mission Offering. This is one of the primary sources of funds used to support local mission projects in the church, city, and state. In the past, we have used this money...