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Student Ministry: Basecamp July 15-19 Please be in prayer for our students in Rock Eagle for Basecamp. Pray for Ansley, Hatcher, Wilson, Danielle, Taylor, Braedyn, Matthew, Reece, Jack, Isabella, Brayden, Baxter, Bowen, Lilly, Mikayla, Harrison M., Myra, Ivan,...
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Celebrating Sarah Murray’s Ministry, 5 Years
On Saturday, July 27th, Rev. Sarah Murray will celebrate her 5th anniversary with us. Sarah has been a tireless worker and has taken on significant new responsibilities in the last two years. Just a few of the hats she wears are: leading our children’s ministry,...
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Ryan Cummings, Guitarist in Concert at FBC Griffin
July 21 at 6:00 p.m. in the Bramblett Chapel Ryan Cummings is a classical guitarist and native of Griffin, Georgia. After receiving his first guitar as a gift at the age of 13 Ryan dedicated himself to the relentless pursuit of wonderful musical experiences. Over the...
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Summer Camps
Children's Ministry Missions Camp Monday, July 8-Friday, July 12 Please be in prayer for our missions campers this week as they explore local hunger related ministries and learn to be good stewards of God’s blessings. Pray for Ava, Harrison, Jake, JE, Laine, Lucy,...
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Lunch and Lyrics
Enjoy a potluck lunch for choir members, and their families/guests following the Celebration Service in the Music Suite. After lunch, join us for Rehearsal of Summer Choir Anthems in the Choir Room lasting until around 2:15...
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Pictures from River Baptism and July 4th Picnic
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Pool Parties and Other Water Events Today!
Children's Ministry: June 26 5:30-7:30 p.m. Hot Dogs and drinks provided. Please bring a side to share. Kindergarten and younger: Crider Home, 690 E. College St.Grades 1-5: Pugh Home, 261 Hutchinson Farms Rd. Student Ministry: If you have children in both groups,...
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Cooperative Baptist Fellowship General Assembly Report
Nine members of First Baptist Griffin had the wonderful opportunity of attending the annual meeting of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship's General Assembly which met in Birmingham, Alabama on June 19-21. We were inspired and challenged in the worship services and...
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River Baptism and July Fourth Picnic
June 30 at Camp Thunder We are excited about those in our congregation who are coming forward to publicly proclaim their faith in Jesus and to follow him in baptism. As a community, we celebrate what God is doing in these lives. We invite you to join us on Sunday,...
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FBC Weekday Summer Camp
June 24-28 9:00 a.m. to noon. For ages 2-6 (Rising first graders) Fee is $85 due by June 24. Call 770-228-7880 or email weekday@fbcgriffin.org. Register...
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Summer Film Study
“It is always true to some extent that we make our images of God. It is even truer that our image of God makes us. Eventually we become like the God we image.” (Brennan Manning) If the above statement is true, then we might do well to ask, where do we get these images...
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Communion
Vacation Bible School
June 3-6 Monday, June 3-Thursday June 6 5:30 PM Supper 6:00-8:00 PM ROAR Join us this summer for fun and friendship as we journey through the African savannah and the stories of Joseph! Whether life is unfair, scary, changing, or good, God is good! Open to ages three...
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Celebration of Hope @ Smoke Rise
The Celebration of Hope May 31st event at Smoke Rise Baptist benefits the ministry of Missy Ward Angalla one of our church's mission partners. If you are interested in attending please purchase your tickets by May 24 online at https://amani-sasa.ticketleap.com/atl/....
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Medicine Drive for Children
First Baptist is sponsoring a one month long drive to collect children's medicines for Missy Ward Angalla. Missy runs a refugee center where there are extreme needs for children's medications. We are an encourager church for Missy and Francis's CBF Ministry in Uganda....
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Endowment Foundation Election Results
Congratulations to Scott Bailey who was nominated by the foundation board and affirmed by the congregation on February 24, 2019. He will complete the three year remaining term of Curtis Hardwick. Curtis was elected Church Treasurer and remains on the board as an...
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First Impressions Team Recruitment
The First Impression Team would love for you to join us as we reach out to guests at First Baptist, seeking to make them feel right at home. Below, you find a list of areas where you can be a part of our First Impression Team: Parking Team Greeter Team Welcome Center...
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Election for Directors of First Baptist Endowment Foundation
A called Church Conference will be held on Sunday, May 5, 2019, during all worship services Members will vote, via written ballot, for two (2) persons to fill the vacancies on the Endowment Foundation Board of Directors, created from the rotation of Nancy Blake and...
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Welcome, Erin!
We're excited begin the Easter season by welcoming our newest minister, Erin Clarke! Erin's first Sunday is April 28.
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Church Directory Sign-Up
April 30-May 4 and May 7-11, sessions available 1-8 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturdays. Having your picture in the directory helps us all put names and faces together as our church family grows. Make sure your household is included by registering for...
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One Church
Join us as we worship together in one service at 11:00 a.m. in Morgan Hall next Sunday, April 28. We are looking forward to celebrating Erin Clarke’s first Sunday as Minister of Music and for the ways grace might surprise us as we worship...
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Easter Schedule
Wednesday, April 17 (6:00 p.m.) - Easter Egg Hunt Thursday, April 18 (7:00 p.m.) - Maundy Thursday Service led by the Sanctuary Choir Friday, April 19 (10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) The Chapel is open for prayer Friday, April 19 (7:00 p.m.) - Good Friday Service (Student...
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A Celebration of Chauncey “Champ” Stinson
Our own Champ Stinson will be honored on Sunday, April 14 in the 11:00 a.m. Celebration service. Champ has been a blessing to us for 22 ½ years now, taking care of our facilities, setting up chairs for innumerable events and worship services, and helping members with...
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Construction Update
We have chairs! We are excited to announce that the new upholstered chairs for Morgan Hall have arrived. For now, they are stored in the closet (see picture below). We will be unpacking those after the Rotary meeting on Thursday and will be able to enjoy them for the...
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Communion
April 7 in all services.
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Call Weekend for Minister of Music Candidate Scheduled
The search committee has identified a candidate to be our next Minister of Music, and we have set aside March 23-24 as the weekend when she will come in view of a call. Please mark your calendars and plan to participate in the following: · Wednesday, March 20: The...
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Preschool Pajama Party
Saturday, March 16 5:00-6:30 PM Three-year-olds - Kindergarten and their families Breakfast Supper, Bedtime Stories, and Fun Bring your second favorite stuffed friend to spend the night! Register...
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Ash Wednesday Service TONIGHT!
The season of Lent begins this Wednesday, March 6 with Ash Wednesday. We take time during the six weeks between Ash Wednesday and Easter to reflect on our journey with Christ, often with a repentant heart. Many people choose something to take away (fast) and/or...
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Grace 127: Help for Foster Children
We are continuing to collect items for children in foster care through Easter Sunday. We would like to thank everyone who has donated so far. We were able to give our first 10 bags to DFCS and they have already given out two of the bags. If you have not donated or...
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Founders’ Day/Youth Group and Youth Choir Reunion
March 2 & 3
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No Wednesday Night Activities
Wednesday, February 20
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Endowment Foundation Nominations
Sunday, February 24 @ 11:00 a.m.
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Church Conference
February 24 after 11:00 a.m. services
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FLC Construction Has Begun!
FLC Construction
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New Leadership Roles in Connexion
Connexion Worship
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Communion
Sunday, February 10
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Dr. Hardee 10 Year Anniversary
Friday, February 1
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1-3 Grade Mini Lock-in
Friday, February 1
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Basecamp Winter Summit
Sunday, January 20
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Deacon Ordination
Sunday, January 13
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Wednesday Night Meal and Worship Opportunities Resume
Wednesday, January 9
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Holiday Calendar
Events through the end of the year.
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End of Year Giving
If you need to make a contribution before the end of the year, there are a few options to fit your need: Bring the contributions by the office until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 31, 2018. Mail your contributions and have them postmarked by December 31. Place...
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Patterson Reception
Sunday, December 23
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Church Conference
Sunday, December 16 @ 11:00 a.m.
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Sanctuary Choir Presents: Holy Night of Miracles
Sunday, December 16 @ 11:00 a.m. in Celebration Worship
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Kids Quest Choir Nativity
Wednesday, December 12
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Deacon Election Results
The following members were elected Gloria Williams, Alice Blake James Dunaway Randy Shaw Kim Willis Lloyd Bohannon Bob Hayden Kay Wideman Zeke Harvey Chad Pruitt (to fill unexpired term through 2020) Brad Jester ( to fill unexpired term through 2019 )...
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Advent by Candlelight: A Ladies Event
Sunday, December 2 @ 4:00 p.m.
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