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For the Joy Set Before Him
By Steven Norris Like much of the world, I was captivated over the past few weeks watching U.S. Olympic Figure Skater, Alyssa Liu (pronounced “Ally-sa Lee-oh”) compete in Italy, but not for the reasons you might expect. It wasn’t the skill of her impressive...
Holy Week
KIDMIN will hold an Easter Egg Hunt and Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, April 1, at 6:00 p.m. at the church. Children should meet in the gym ready to hunt Easter eggs. Don't forget to bring your basket!Maundy Thursday is the name we give to the day that Jesus ate the...
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...
The Properties Committee: Tending a Space for Every Generation
In three short months, we will celebrate our church’s 185th birthday. If you let that sink in for a moment, your appreciation for the longevity of ministry in the heart of Griffin cannot help but grow. Our physical doors remain open by the grace of God and thanks...
Your Giving in Action
When you give to the regular budget at FBC Griffin, your contribution supports a host of vital ministries throughout the church. Each month, we spotlight the incredible work of one of the ministries your giving supports through an article in the Your Giving in Action...
Grace 127
Grace 127, a ministry at FBC that serves foster and adoptive families, helps develop relationships between members of FBC Griffin and the foster/adoptive community. We invite you to pray about how God might lead you to be involved in this ministry. Here are some ways...
Fasting in the Heart
By Steven Norris Next week begins the season of Lent for the church (Ash Wednesday is February 18). Fasting is one of the key practices of this season. The following is adapted from my book, Emptied Out: A Personal Journey Through Lent. I was ten years old. My...
Stopping Hatred at Its Root
By Steven Norris How do you create space for genuine connection with those who are different from you? For the first three weeks in January, a group in our church tried to do just that as we read and discussed Howard Thurman’s book, Jesus and the Disinherited. Thurman...
Inclement Weather Announcement
Dear FBC Griffin Family, We hope you’re staying warm and safe today. With you, we’ve been watching the developing conditions across the southern U.S. and considering the possibility of icy roads overnight. We have wrestled with how to best care for our church in...
What Do I Do With My Anger?
By Steven Norris Have you heard the parable about the snake and the saw? One night a snake entered a shed looking for food. Whoever had last been in the shed had left it quite a mess with tools scattered about. As the snake explored the shed, he slithered over a saw,...
The Hidden Battle of Addiction
by Steven Norris The epidemic of addiction has wreaked untold havoc on individuals and families throughout our community, nation, and world. According to the U.S. National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), one in every six Americans (16.8%) aged 12 and older...
Fun Run to Benefit Amani Sasa
Gather your family and friends and meet up at FBC at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 7th for a fun run/walk to benefit Amani Sasa! We will be joining others from around the world in raising money to support this incredible ministry to refugees in Uganda. By joining the...
Resolution or Revelation?
By Steven Norris We are one week into the new year. How are your New Year’s resolutions going? Have you broken any yet? This is the time that many will make fresh commitments to do the things that keep slipping to the bottom of the to-do list — eat healthier, go to...
GriefShare
Are you grieving the loss of someone special? You do not have to suffer alone. Please consider signing up for 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...
FBC Friends and Family Get Away!
Meet Us at Tugaloo State Park! FBC families and friends are heading to Tugaloo State Park on Saturday, February 14th through Tuesday, February 17th of 2026. (You can come earlier or stay later than those dates.) If you are traveling with us, please let Ellee know....
Choosing What We Keep
By Steven Norris The great Twentieth Century mystic, theologian, and pastor, Howard Thurman once told the story about a man who visited an antique store. It was an exclusive, upscale place typically frequented by those who could afford to purchase such rare items....
Long Class Medical Equipment Drive
The Long Sunday school class will be accepting donations of gently used medical equipment throughout the month of January. Donated equipment will be given to FODAC (Friends of Disabled Adults and Children), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to glorify God by...
What Exactly Is “Extra Years of Zest?”
Have you got a zest for life? Whether you find it in the friendships you nurture or the adventures on your bucket list, research shows that staying active and engaged with a social network as you age can make a real difference in the quality of your life1. ...
Waging Guerilla Joy-fare
By Steven Norris We stretched the toboggans over our ears, wrapped the scarves around our necks, and piled into the church van armed with a stack of lyric sheets and heart full of Christmas cheer. Arriving at the first house, we circled the steps leading up to the...
World Missions
FBC Supports Missions Make Jesus known among the nationsA network of individuals and churches who work together to extend hope in a hurting worldPrayer for Missions Overseas "Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained...
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. Sign ups for the Christmas Toy Shop experience take place in the fall each year and shopping takes place...
What Exactly Is “Extra Years of Zest”?
Have you got a zest for life? Whether you find it in the friendships you nurture or the adventures on your bucket list, research shows that staying active and engaged with a social network as you age can make a real difference in the quality of your life1. ...
Your Giving in Action: Women on Mission
“Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.” Colossians 3:23 Unbeknownst to most, a small group of women quietly prepare a gift bag — a delicate tea cup and book mark — to be left waiting for the newest member of...
Advent by Candlelight
First Baptist Church of Griffin warmly invites you to Advent by Candlelight — an evening of fellowship, reflection, and worship in anticipation of the Christmas season. This special evening for ladies takes place on December 1 at FBC. "Heavenly hors d'oeuvres" will be...
One Church
Join us for a glorious day of praise and worship as One Church in the Sanctuary on Sunday, October 5th at 11:00 a.m. when we celebrate World Communion Sunday. Please note that our Sunday school classes have the option of meeting at 9:45 a.m. (prior to the specially...
Fall Festival
FAMILY. FRIENDS. FOOD. FUN. FBC'S FALL FESTIVAL at Tobesofkee Farm (click the name to get directions to 1050 Gordon Road, Barnesville, GA) brings us all together for a special evening filled with laughter, cake walks, chili competition, hayrides, candy, and games! ...
Women on Mission
“Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.” Colossians 3:23 Unbeknownst to most, a small group of women quietly prepare a gift bag — a delicate tea cup and book mark — to be left waiting for the newest member of...
Nominating Committee Interest Surveys
YOU make the difference in our ministries! We invite our FBC families to fill out the Nominating Committee’s Interest Survey as soon as possible to help our Nominating Committee plan for team and council leadership for 2026. This survey lets us know the ministry areas...
Did God Abandon Jesus on the Cross?
By Steven Norris In one of the darkest moments in the Bible, as Jesus hangs on the cross, he appears to be abandoned by God. Matthew’s Gospel records it this way: “From noon until three in the afternoon darkness came over all the land. About three in the...
Worship Matters
More than six months ago, FBC’s ministers were already thinking about t his Sunday’s worship service. The scope of the message and where it lands on our discipleship path was already being studied by the ministerial team. They were preparing their hearts to hear what...
Educator Recognition
We want our local educators, staff, and administrators to know how very important they are in our community. On July 27th, during both worship services, we will recognize these individuals with a special prayer and gift to encourage them as they begin a new academic...
Promotion Sunday
Sunday, August 5 @ 11:00 a.m.
Grace 127: Help for Foster Children
On August 24, we invite you to bring in a donation of diapers and/or wipes to the Welcome Center (Hill Street side of the church) or to the welcome area of the Family Life Center. This donation will be provided to Fortify — a local ministry serving foster children and...
Fall Kick-Off
Wednesday, August 8
A Prayer in Tragedy
By Steven Norris O God, Weeks like this make it hard to be a pastor. I could not sleep on Saturday night. I kept checking the updates on all the various news sites, hoping to hear good news of the missing girls from Camp Mystic in central Texas. I knew I was going to...
From the Voices of the Ensembles
Read more articles in the Your Giving in Action series!
Seipp and Fickley Duo Perform at FBC
Join us on July 1st at 7pm in the FBC Sanctuary for a rousing concert to celebrate our nation's independence and our community's love of music! Admission to this event is free. The Seipp/Fickley Trumpet and Organ Duo is unlike any ensemble performing today. Custom...
Piano Ensemble
Dear Piano Ensemble Members, Please use these resources to aid you as you prepare for the upcoming Piano Ensemble concert in December 2025. Additional resources may be added as needed. Thank you, ElleeJoy to the World: The Lord is ComeHark the Herald Angels SingO...
Growing in Grace through Song
Growing in Grace through Song One of the most joyful sights in our church is watching our children lead worship—whether in the traditional Celebration service or the contemporary Connexion service. Often, our children spend months preparing songs through their...
Living Memorials
By Steven Norris I was eighteen when I first saw the iconic black wedge cut into the hillside — a constant reminder to a city that is always in danger of forgetting. On one end, the Vietnam Memorial points a finger towards the obelisk in honor of that great...
Joy Comes in the Morning
by Steven Norris This week, I sat in the old fellowship hall of a Baptist Church on St. Simon’s Island, strumming my four-stringed ukulele and singing along with about 75 others gathered there: “Take it easy, take it easy / Don't let the sound of your own wheels...
Trading Duty for Delight
By Steven Norris A Pastor once told a story about growing up in a small town. When he was a boy, his mother gave him an assignment: “Go down to the florist and pick up some flowers for the dinner table.” The young boy did what he was told, but he felt quite...
Basecamp
BaseCamp is a summer camp experience designed around the way climbers summit Mt. Everest. No one goes right to the top, there are basecamps all along the way. These camps help you acclimate to the elevation so that you can reach the next section of the mountain....
How Do You Say “I Love you?”
By Steven Norris Sometimes, the phrase “I love you” can be spelled S-U-N-D-R-O-P. I moved to Georgia in 2018 from North Carolina to take a position at my current church. During my sixteen years in North Carolina, I had come to love the taste of a very particular...
Grace in Bloom—Welcoming and Inspiring through Flowers
A graceful bloom dips ever so slightly across your path in the Chapel Garden as you make your way into the church. Subtle floral notes accent the tables as you round the corner and proceed to the sanctuary. You enter the room and drink in the undercurrent of voices —...
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,...
Friday Night Coffeehouse Concert Series
Fresh off their world tour, Janet Prothro and Steve Brown will be reminiscing in the Common Grounds Coffeehouse on Friday, April 11th. Join us at 7:00 p.m. for an hour of laughter, storytelling, and music. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for refreshments. Fresh off their...
Communion Team: Commitment Behind the Scenes
This article was written as part of a series called Your Giving in Action, wherein we discuss the impact your contributions to the regular budget has on our church, its people, and ministries of the church. Before the first light of Sunday breaks through the...
Graduate Recognition
On Sunday, May 18th, we will hold 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 or a loved one will be graduating...
Deeper Questions, Deeper Intimacy
By Steven Norris When my boys turned 18, I looked them in the eye and said, “Just know: it’s no longer child abuse.” Of course, we laughed about it because they know that I would never intentionally hurt them. However, their coming-of-age marked a fundamental...