Isaiah 43: 16-21 Presentation of the Offering The Doxology …Angels descend with songs again, And earth repeat the loud “Amen”! Welcome Sarah Murray Scripture Reading The Jones

CELEBRATION WORSHIP SANCTUARY 9:30 A.M.

Chiming of the Hour Tim Evans

Prelude Tim Evans

Call to Worship Ellee Hilley

Hymn 158 Jesus Shall Reign DUKE STREET

Jesus shall reign where’er the sun Does its successive journeys run; His kingdom spread from shore to shore, Till moons shall wax and wane no more.

To Him shall endless prayer be made, And endless praises crown His head; His name like sweet perfume shall rise With every morning sacrifice.

People and realms of every tongue Dwell on Hi love with sweetest song, And infant voices shall proclaim Their early blessings on His name. Let every creature rise and bring Honor and glory to our King; Angels descend with songs again, And earth repeat the loud “Amen”!

Welcome Sarah Murray

Scripture Reading The Jones Family

Isaiah 43: 16-21

Thus says the Lord, who makes a way in the sea, a path in the mighty waters, who brings out chariot and horse, army and warrior; they lie down, they cannot rise, they are extinguished, quenched like a wick: Do not remember the former things, or consider the things of old. I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. The wild animals will honor me, the jackals and the ostriches; for I give water in the wilderness, rivers in the desert, to give drink to my chosen people, the people whom I formed for myself so that they might declare my praise.

Hymn God Creates a Blessed Newness NETTLETON

God creates a blessed newness; now it springs forth, don’t you see? Come, you people of creation, gather now at God’s decree. Do not fear for God is with us, pay no heed to things of old. We are servants of the Sacred, wondrous works will we behold!

See who gathers at the table, all invited by our Lord; Varied people, many colors, all commissioned by the Word. Many ways are gospel stories shared among God’s people dear. Let us gather round the table all with eager ears to hear. Newness comes and, with it, struggle, but our tests cause us to grow. Things will change but God is present more than we could ever know. Give us courage, Lord, and wisdom for the days which lie ahead. May we live as your disciples, nurtured by your daily bread. We are witnesses of mercy, we are called to testify, Gifts of grace in all abundance, steadfast love in strong supply. God will guide and we will gather, leaning forward, called by name. What great blessings lie before us, God’s to give and ours to claim.

Pastoral and Offertory Prayer Seth Brown

At the conclusion of the prayer: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed by Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses As we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.

Musical Offering Becky Mozo-Adams

☩Presentation of the Offering The Doxology Old 100th Praise God, from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him, above ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Time for Children Sarah Murray

Sermon Behold, I am Doing a New Thing Steven Norris

Hymn 49 As the Deer AS THE DEER

As the deer pants for the water, so my soul longs after Thee. You alone are my heart’s desire, and I Long to worship Thee. You alone are my strength, my shield, to You alone may my spirit yield. You alone are my heart’s desire, and I long to worship Thee.

You’re my friend, You are my brother, even though You are a King. I love you more than any other, so much more than anything. You alone are my strength, my shield, to You alone may my spirit yield. You alone are my heart’s desire, and I long to worship Thee.

I want You more than gold or silver, only You can satisfy. You alone are the real joy-giver, and the apple of my eye. alone are my strength, my shield, to You alone may my spirit yield. You alone are my heart’s desire, and I long to worship Thee.

Benediction Steven Norris

Postlude Tim Evans

NEWS AND EVENTS Church Community Builder — How to Get Started TodayWe invite you to visit our homepage (https://www.fbcgriffin.org/) today to learn more about setting up your account with our new Church Community Builder platform. This software provides a landing spot, if you will, for communication and coordination of ministries. Setting up your account will enable you to search the church directory, communicate with groups you belong to at FBC Griffin, give online, establish and monitor your serving schedules, and more. If you would like assistance getting started, please call the church office during regular business hours or send us an email at [email protected].

Change in Online GivingIf you take advantage of online giving through FBC Griffin’s website, please know that we now use a different service called PushPay to process contributions. Please click on the “Give to FBC” button to update your information for online giving. You may also give by text message. Simply text “FBCGRIFFIN” to 77977. Follow the prompts to complete your contribution. You will have the choice to make your contribution a recurring gift during this process. Thank you for your faithfulness in supporting our church and ministries.

Covid-19 Response TeamFBC Griffin’s Covid-19 response team — consisting of church leaders and local medical professionals — meets weekly. These individuals evaluate the conditions at the church and within the community and suggest a best course of action concerning church-related activities. We will continue to update our FBC community of any changes in our response to Covid-19 through our website, email, and — if requested— regular mail.

Listening SessionThe Search Committee’s second Listening Session that was scheduled for January 10 has been postponed due to the evolving situation with Covid-19 in our community. This session will be rescheduled.

Nominating Committee Interest SurveyPlease check your email — we sent you an interest survey last week inquiring about your willingness to serve on any of our committees in 2021.

Africa Mission Trip Interest MeetingThis interest meeting is currently scheduled for January 17 for those who want to learn more about a possible 2022 mission trip to Africa. If we are able to hold this meeting, you will receive more information the week of January 11.

Library Curb ServiceDID YOU KNOW that your church library subscribes to some of your favorite magazines, such as Better Homes and Gardens, Consumer Reports, Christianity Today, and Southern Living, among others?  We have current and back issues you can check out for pickup on Tuesdays or home delivery at any time.  Email us at [email protected] or leave a voicemail message for us at 770-227-5517, ext. 130.

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News & EventsSermon Notes

September 27, 2020

“If you’re grateful, you’re not fearful, and if you’re not fearful, you’re not violent. If you’re grateful, you act out of a sense

of enough and not a sense of scarcity, and you are willing to share. If you are grateful, you are enjoying the differences

between people, and you are respectful to everybody, and that changes this power pyramid under which we live.”

David Steindl-Rast

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Ellee HilleyDIRECTOR OF WORSHIP ARTS

Seth BrownMINISTER TO STUDENTS

Sarah MurrayMINISTER TO FAMILIES WITH

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Erin ClarkeMINISTER OF MUSIC

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Guest Card/Prayer Request (Please tear off and place in the offering plate.)

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Memorial Flowers7KH�ˌRZHUV�LQ�WKH�VDQFWXDU\�RQ�6HSWHPEHU����ZHUH�JLYHQ�WR�WKH�JORU\�of God and in honor of the anniversaries of Chuck and Janet Prothro, 44 years, and Curtis and Sallianne Hardwick, 5 years.

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News & EventsSermon Notes

September 27, 2020

“If you’re grateful, you’re not fearful, and if you’re not fearful, you’re not violent. If you’re grateful, you act out of a sense

of enough and not a sense of scarcity, and you are willing to share. If you are grateful, you are enjoying the differences

between people, and you are respectful to everybody, and that changes this power pyramid under which we live.”

David Steindl-Rast

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Steven NorrisSENIOR PASTOR

Ellee HilleyDIRECTOR OF WORSHIP ARTS

Seth BrownMINISTER TO STUDENTS

Sarah MurrayMINISTER TO FAMILIES WITH

CHILDREN

Erin ClarkeMINISTER OF MUSIC

%UXFH�0RUJDQPASTOR EMERITUS

Guest Card/Prayer Request (Please tear off and place in the offering plate.)

Name ________________________________

How can we contact you? (email or phone)

___________________________________________________________

How can we pray for you?

___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

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“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.” Lao Tzu

"You never know what you can do until you try, and very few try unless they have to.” C.S. Lewis

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SERMON NOTES

January 10, 2021