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Christmas Toy Shop
The Christmas Toy Shop Ministry at FBC The Christmas Toy Shop Ministry shares the love and joy of Christmas annually with underserved families in the Griffin area. Parents or guardians can sign up to shop the Toy Shop on designated dates. (CLICK HERE for the schedule...
Friday Night Coffeehouse Concert Series
Join Adam Pugh and Ellee Hilley for a spectacular tribute to the music of Elton John and Billy Joel on Friday, November 15th at the Common Grounds Coffeehouse. The doors open for refreshments at 6:30 p.m. and the concert begins at 7:00 p.m.
Journey in Grace
FBC Griffin is a “community of grace.” However, we recognize that grace is a journey, not a destination. As with any journey, there are often unexpected twists and turns in the road. Whatever your journey has been to this point, we are thankful that God has led...
Inclement Weather
Should our area be experiencing severe weather that would hinder safe travel to and from our scheduled activities, we will post announcements concerning those activities on our homepage, typically in a banner at the top of the page. In cases where a closure is...
One Church
Let us all worship together in the Sanctuary on Sunday, October 6th at 10:30 a.m. We will celebrate World Communion Sunday by participating in the Lord's Supper. Note that this special schedule means we will not hold our regular Sunday school classes on this date. Our...
Fall Festival
FAMILY. FRIENDS. FUN. FBC'S FALL FESTIVAL at Tobesofkee Farm brings us all together for a special evening filled with laughter, cake walks, chili competition, hayrides, candy, and games! Tobesofkee Farm is a beautiful event center located in Barnesville, Georgia. Join...
Your Giving in Action at The Woods: “It Means Everything to Me”
Take a 5-minute drive down the road from FBC, and you will find yourself at The Woods, a senior living home that serves some of the members of our church. Spend a few minutes interacting with the residents, and you will soon recognize that this community is special —...
Your Giving in Action
Your regular contribution to the budget (your tithe) makes ministries of First Baptist possible. We highlight these ministries once a month throughout the year. Give Generously and Serve Passionately by Supporting Five Loaves & Two Fish The robust,...
Redefining Success
By Steven Norris Standing beside Mamaw’s graveside was a surreal experience. I had visited that cemetery regularly and seen the place where she would be laid to rest for 19 years leading up to that day. Papaw had “preceded her in death,” the obituary read. I have...
FCA Awards Banquet Held at FBC
On August 15th FBC Griffin was honored to host an awards banquet for FCA. Daryle Smith has been working with coaches and students from Griffin High and Spalding High. His passion is to help coaches deepen their faith in Christ and to help students not only come...
Sermon Series
Food: not only is it enjoyable, but it is essential to a heathy functioning body. When Jesus used the metaphor “bread of life” to refer to himself, he was making a profound statement about the importance of regular nourishment for our souls as well. To consume the...
GriefShare
GriefShare groups are led by people who understand what you are going through when you experience loss. They want to help. By participating in this group you will gain valuable GriefShare resources to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your...
Eat This Scroll
BEGIN with a song of worship. Each day this week, begin your worship and Bible Study time with a song of preparation. “Slow Me Down” READ Scripture. Each day, read the selected passage of Scripture. Think about the Scripture, engage with it, asking yourself what God...
Communion and Benevolence Offering this Sunday
This Sunday, we celebrate The Lord's Supper, which is also called Communion, in both worship services (9:30 a.m. Celebration and 11:15 a.m. Connexion). . Communion elements will be available prior to the start of the service. Gluten free options and grapes will also...
Living into a Calling
Women's Ministry at FBC Ministries often develop around essential needs. When you encounter one focused intently on a specific group of people, then, you may wonder what the underlying need is. In what way, for example, does a Women's Ministry address an...
Neighborly Conversations: 2024 Summer Book Club
Dear Friends, It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood! When I first started thinking about the theme of "Neighbor" for 2024, my mind immediately went to Fred Rogers. I grew up watching Daniel Tiger and Lady Aberlin on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood" and nothing says...
Upcoming Baptisms
September 17: Ansley Arrington and Jasmine Blanton
Directory
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 8x10 professional portrait, one printed directory, smart phone...
Embracing Neighborly Hospitality
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...
Church Missions
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 to...
Art on Tap
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 join us...
KIDMIN Summer Fun
Hey Kids (and Parents)! What are you doing this summer? Let's get together for some EPIC fun at FBC! Mark these dates on your calendar and invite your friends—it's going to be a summer to remember! Be sure to register for these events to help us plan.
Glow-in-the-Dark Dodgeball
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!...
Passover Seder Meal at FBC
First Baptist Griffin hosted a Passover Seder meal on Thursday, March 28th (Maundy Thursday), at 6:00 p.m. in Morgan Hall led by Dr. Nancy deClaisse-Walford, Emerita Professor of Old Testament at Mercer’s McAfee School of Theology. In this video, Pastor Steven...
Your Investment Inside the Church Office
Your Sunday school teacher rushes into the workroom twenty minutes before class to print your handout for the lesson he spent several hours finessing last night. Thankfully, the copier is working and is loaded with paper. Meanwhile, the Common Grounds...
Graduate Recognition
On Sunday, May 19th, we will have our annual Student Sunday in Connexion at 11:15. We would like to invite all our students and families to attend this service to celebrate our Student Ministry and recognize our graduates. If you have a graduating High School Senior...
Easter at FBC
He is risen! "Then the angel spoke to the women. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I know you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead, just as he said would happen. Come, see where his body was lying. And now, go quickly...
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Easter Sunrise
The community Easter celebration is a joint service between local churches including First Baptist Griffin, Mt. Zion, 8th St. Baptist, Rising Star, and Achaia Missionary Baptist. It is a time of sweet fellowship and inspiring worship with brothers and sisters from our...
North American Mission Emphasis
March is for Missions Each spring, we encourage members of FBC Griffin to respond to the needs related to mission work in North America. We encourage members to read of this work through publications on the credenza near the Welcome Center and in the Church Library,...
The Bible Buddy
We are challenging kids to adopt a Bible Buddy stuffed animal and to explore the Bible together with their new buddies. Each day during the week of Holy Week (March 25-31) we will ask children to read a short passage from the Bible out loud and then reflect on what...
Women’s Prayer
Are you hungry for more of God in your life? Do you long to hear God's voice? Maybe you have tried to cultivate a routine of prayer in your life, but you find yourself getting easily distracted? Prayer does not have to be mysterious, or another item to check off of...
FBC Endowment Foundation
"Sustaining the mission; funding the future"Gifts to the Foundation open doors of faith, hope, and the future for First Baptist Church. If you would like to send in a gift, please make it payable to FBC Endowment Foundation, Inc. and mail it to P.O. Box 908, Griffin,...
Easter Memorial Gifts
Lilies represent hope and rebirth. Luke 12:27 reminds us to "Look at the lilies and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are." As part of our celebration of Jesus' victory over the...
Student Ski Retreat
The 2024 Student Ministry Ski Retreat at WinterPlace West Virginia was a huge success! Relive a bit of the fun through these pictures.
Founders Day
Could you win a friendly match of FBC Griffin trivia? We are fortunate to have had manuscripts survive through the years that document our history. For example, if you have never seen the Westbrook manuscript, look for a copy in our Welcome Center. You might also...
Mission Council Report
FBC Griffin supports a variety of ministries that serve the Griffin community. In the February 5th Mission Council meeting, these ministries reported on their work from the fourth quarter of 2023. Here's a brief summary of what your tithes and offerings contribute to...
Grace 127: Help for Foster Children
During the month of February, we turn our attention to a special ministry to foster children and their families. FBC volunteers provide comforting gifts for children who are going through a life change that is often frightening and uncertain. When children have to be...
This Sunday
We welcome Troop 2 Scouts in Celebration Worship this Sunday to celebrate Scout Sunday. Scouts will take a leadership role during the worship service. Our Orchestra will perform, along with our Sanctuary Choir. This Sunday, we have more to celebrate as two individuals...
Camping/Glamping Trip
Let's Go to Jack Hill (Gordonia) State Park! FBC families and friends are heading to Jack Hill (Gordonia) State Park on Saturday, February 17th through Tuesday, February 20th of 2024. (You can come earlier or stay later than those dates.) Try your Foot Golf game out...
End of Year Giving
As 2023 draws to a close, this is a natural time to look back with gratitude at the way God has been faithful to us and the priorities that have guided us. First Baptist Griffin has been so generous throughout the year as we’ve responded to numerous needs in our...
Christmas Eve Service
This Christmas Eve (December 24), bring the kids early in their pajamas and enjoy a cinnamon roll fellowship at 9:45 a.m. before our One Church service at 10:30 a.m. Later in the day, we invite you to participate in our special family tradition as we anticipate the...
Memory and Thankfulness
By Steven Norris “Take care that you do not forget the Lord your God…” (Deuteronomy 8:11). I don’t know about you, but I am a chronic forgetter. I make lists, use special apps on my iPhone, fill my desk with multi-colored Post It notes, have people remind me of...
Advent by Candlelight
Sunday, December 3
Deacon Nominees
Amani Sasa Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser
Our Friends from Amani Sasa would like to invite you to join them for a celebration! The Amani Sasa Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser will take place on Sunday, September 17th at Second Ponce De Leon Baptist Church in Atlanta. It will be from 5-7pm. There...
Build a Classroom
We invite you to join this project in partnership with Home Depot to build an outdoor classroom at Moore Elementary in Griffin. The event takes place on October 12, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You can sign up to volunteer using the button below. For more...
Partners in Education Golf Tournament
We invite you to play for the First Baptist Griffin team at the 2023 Partners in Education Golf Tournament, a charity event to benefit our school system. The tournament takes place at City Golf Course (Griffin) on September 29, 2023, starting at 8:30 a.m. We can...
Building up our next generation
Because of your faithful giving to our budget our children are experiencing hands-on mission opportunities, inviting friends to fun fellowship events, and hearing and experiencing the gospel every week. Our Minister to Children and Families, Lori Welborn, works with...
Sweet Hour of Worship at The Woods
Where is your money going? Your regular tithe (budget offering) supports a worship ministry at the assisted living facility called The Woods, located in Griffin. Led by our Minister of Pastoral Care, Ron Murray, this worship service features music performed by...