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...
Jun 3, 2024 | Adults, Children, Homepage Feature, News, Reported in the E-Vision, Students, Women's Ministry
Our church is developing a new pictorial directory, and we want our members and active participants to be featured in it. Every family who participates in photography/viewing will receive a complimentary 8×10 professional portrait, one printed directory, smart...
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 22, 2024 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris In another life, I taught debate to high school students. Often, I would tell them that the team who manages to define the terms of the debate dramatically increases their chances of winning. Likewise, the manner in which we define important life...
May 15, 2024 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris As an undergraduate trombone major, I learned of the Moravians through their affinity for my chosen instrument. When graduate studies led me to a school that neighbored the Moravian community of Old Salem, I would learn that they revered the...
May 9, 2024 | Homepage Feature, News, Reported in the E-Vision
We are excited to participate in the City of Griffin’s 2nd Saturday event for May — Art on Tap! On Saturday, May 11th, between 1:00 and 5:00 p.m., artists from the First Baptist Griffin community will display their work on the front lawn of the church. Please...
