Apr 24, 2024 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris Last week, I was shocked and saddened to hear that a member of our larger Griffin community took his own life by jumping from a parking deck just a couple of blocks away from my office. I do not know the circumstances surrounding that event and...
Apr 24, 2024 | Reported in the E-Vision
Over the past weekend, Ron Murray—our Minister of Pastoral Care—paid a visit to a church member in hospice care. They had a wonderful conversation and prayer time. Before he left, Ron gave this friend a care card with Romans 8:38-39 on it. That scripture reminded...
Apr 17, 2024 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris This week, I had the honor of attending the Outstanding Student Banquet sponsored by First National Bank of Griffin. This was the 41st year that the bank has sought to recognize students for their academic achievement and take a small step to...
Apr 8, 2024 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris “Do you have just a moment to wait? I need to grab something out of my office.” The truth was that I was in a bit of a hurry, but my local, hometown pharmacist was really trying to help me get to the bottom of an issue with my child’s medication....
Apr 8, 2024 | Children, News, Reported in the E-Vision
You read that right! This epic Glow-in-the-Dark Dodgeball event on May 10th from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the FBC gym is for grade school students in 1st through 5th grades. (Hey parents—we need your help, too.) Invite your friends, bring a snack, and come ready to play!...
Apr 3, 2024 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris When I arrived in Griffin about six years ago, I set about getting to know my congregation. After numerous lunches, dinners, and shared coffees, I started asking about other clergy within our community that I needed to know. I heard one name...
