Georgia Chapter of the Hutchinson Bell

Thanks to your generous support of our events, like the golf scramble and ladies tea, as well as your membership in the GA chapter of the Hutchinson Bell we were able to award twenty one scholarships for the 2024/2025 school year! Thank you!!!! If you haven’t joined The Bell yet please do so, your membership has a big impact.

https://thehutchinsonbell.com

Be on the lookout, 2024 Fall Golf Scramble info coming soon!

Highschoolers, don't forget to RSVP for Banquet. It is Saturday, April 13th from 6-9pm. RSVPs and payments are due by March 30th. Don't miss out on the fun!

COMING IN FALL 2024...

Florida College is excited to introduce a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in the fall of 2024 that will allow students to marvel at God's handiwork in the laws of the universe and apply principles to solve real-world problems.

(Pending approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges)

Learn More Here:

Engineering | Florida College Engineering involves the knowledge of the mathematical and natural sciences gained by study, experience, and practice, applying them with judgment and creativity to develop ways to utilize the materials and forces of nature for the benefit of mankind. The mission of the engineering department at Flo...

"The program's distinctive features, including a small cohort size and a biblical worldview centered on care, commitment, and character, distinguish it from others in the field."

Learn more about our Mathematics Education degree here:

https://floridacollege.edu/news/beyond-numbers/

Registration for Florida College Lectures 2024 is now open! We can't wait to welcome you back to campus February 5-8th.

Register here:
https://floridacollege.edu/lectures-registration-2024/

Unexpected Bible Mastery: The 21 Bible Credits Every FC Student Earns

Students in Florida College’s biblical studies department receive in-depth academic training with the goal of better understanding the biblical message as a whole. This year, 19 students are pursuing their Bachelor of Arts or Science degrees in Biblical Studies, digging deeper into the text, original languages, and historical and social background of God’s word.

“I think people underestimate the value of understanding the history, culture and language of the Bible, and gaining a deeper appreciation for what you can get from the text,” said Jason Longstreth, D.Min., chair of the biblical studies department. “It might take decades of intensive study on your own to gain the education students here receive in just a few years.”

Textual studies — typically focused on a single book — are the primary focus of the department’s courses, spread over 30-plus classes each semester.

“What’s unusual about biblical studies is that every student takes classes from our department every day,” Dr. Longstreth said. “Most of what we’re doing is supporting other degree programs, from business and elementary education to kinesiology.”

Even students who don’t major or minor in biblical studies graduate with an impressive number of hours. Students earn 13 Bible credits their first two years and 8 to 12 their last two, graduating with approximately 21 hours — just shy of a minor.

“FC’s biblical education degree, or Bachelor of Science, is an interdisciplinary degree that includes training in education and communications — practical tools to teach it well, often in a private or home school environment. Students often want the degree for classroom management and life skills,” Dr. Longstreth said.

Students who receive a Bachelor of Arts often plan to preach, teach classical or ancient world history, or pursue higher education.

“The primary purpose of this degree is as a foundation for a higher level of studies,” Dr. Longstreth said.

Students learn apologetics (defense of scripture), the historical and cultural context of scripture, and various topics related to religion. Cassie (Miller) Sneed graduated with a Biblical Studies degree in 2019.

“I knew that, Lord willing, someday I would want to be a stay-at-home wife and mom, and had a hard time imagining going to school and studying something that I would not use later in life,” she said. “I decided I wanted to get my degree in biblical studies because it would be a degree I could take with me, and could still help me land a job.”

Through the program, she learned to research, write papers, read scholarly articles, and “listen to great Bible students (professors) present their findings.” Sneed and her husband have since begun creating their own Bible study material and are awaiting the birth of their first child.

“While I may not be using my degree in the most traditional way, I still believe it has served me well overall,” she said. “I had a unique opportunity to study the Bible in such a concentrated way, and am still a student of it like everyone else. Lord willing, we will be able to instill a love for Bible study in our kids, teach them to study for themselves, and continue to grow every day for the rest of our lives in this topic I called my major for a few years of my life.”

To learn more about the biblical studies department, click here:

Biblical Studies | Florida College Our biblical studies degrees blend academic study of the Bible with an emphasis on seeing and understanding the biblical message as a whole.

Today is Giving Tuesday at Florida College, where we celebrate a record-breaking enrollment of 591 students. You can help students like Gabe follow their dreams.

https://floridacollege.edu/giving-tuesday/

We are one week in! If someone you know has been impacted by Florida College Georgia Camp, please consider donating. If you choose to sponsor a camper, 25% of your donation is deducted from their camp dues! All donations are 100% TAX DEDUCTIBLE. Please like and share and help make this the BEST WEEK OF THE YEAR! https://fcgacamp.com/donations/

If someone you know or love has been positively impacted by Florida College Georgia Camp, please consider donating. All donations are TAX DEDUCTIBLE and if you choose to sponsor a camper, 25% of your donation is deducted from their camp fees.

To watch the video or to make a donation, please visit our website at: https://fcgacamp.com/donations/

Please like and share our post! And thank you for helping to make this the BEST WEEK of the YEAR!!!

Seniors Truth Clevenger and Jacob Paz have made waves in the world of scientific research with their recently approved research review. Their review article, published in the esteemed International Journal of Toxicology, delves into the potential of zebrafish as innovative animal models for toxicology studies.

https://floridacollege.edu/news/florida-college-students-research-explores-zebrafish-as-pioneering-models-for-toxicology-studies/

🏌️‍♂️⛳ Thank you for our incredible first annual Golf Scramble! ⛳🏌️‍♂️

Huge shoutout to our amazing sponsors who made this event possible:

🌟 Tournament Sponsor: Griffin Solutions Group LLC
🏢 Corporate Sponsors: Fortune-Johnson LLC & Metro Water Filter of the South
🔍 Hole Sponsors: Statewide Mortgage, Ben Hill Renovations, Inc., Direct Scaffold Services, & Amanda Chapman
🙌 Additional Support from Out Of The Blue - LaGrange and Joanna Penny Photography

Congratulations to our winners:

🥇 First Place:
Andrew Shannon
Bill Chumbly
Justin Bice
Jesse Roy

🥈 Second Place:
Keller Hart
Ethan Novak
Brannon Hartl

🥉 Third Place:
Bill Cox
Bill Kephart
Jeff Paschall
Tim Smelser

🏌️‍♂️ Longest Drive: Taylor Krek
📍 Closest to the Pin: Logan Broyles

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this fantastic day on the green. Here's to many more years of great golfing memories! 🙏⛳ Florida College Florida College Falcons The Hutchinson Bell

Today is the LAST day to register for the GCHB 2023 Golf Scramble, October 14th -

Today is the LAST day to register for the GCHB 2023 Golf Scramble, October 14th Our inaugural Golf Scramble is just around the corner, and this is your final opportunity to be a part of it! Don't miss out on this incredible chance – lock in your spot RIGHT NOW!

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Greece & Greek Isles (Oct, 2024) | chandlertours Join Luke and Melanie Chandler on an 11-day tour to Greece & the Greek Isles. Follow in the steps of the Apostle Paul, see great historical sites, and enjoy a 3-day cruise in the Aegean Sea. This trip is in partnership with Florida College's alumni association, The Hutchinson Bell.

Don't let this amazing opportunity slip through your fingers - secure your spot NOW!

Are you flying solo without a team? Worry not! We're here to make sure you're not alone. Register today, and our team will work its magic to match you with a perfect crew.

But wait, there's more! 🌟 We're thrilled to extend a special invitation to explore our sponsorship opportunities.

The clock is ticking, and the date is fast approaching.

2023 Golf Scramble, October 14th We are getting excited for our first Golf Scramble! Don't let this amazing opportunity slip through your fingers - secure your spot NOW!

Hurricane Idalia response:

All classes will be canceled starting at 3:15 today through the end of day Wednesday.

Florida College will continue to monitor the storm and take all measures necessary to ensure the safety of our students. More info here:

https://floridacollege.edu/student-life/campus-safety/

The opening of the 2023-2024 academic year at Florida College will be live today at 10:00 AM.

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Check this out! Go register now!

www.georgiahutchinsonbell.com/golf.html

2023 Golf Scramble
SAVE THE DATE!
Where: Stone Mountain Golf Club
When: Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023
Time: 9:00 Shotgun Start
Registration, Sponsorship, and additional information coming later this week!

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Get started on your FC education with Dual Enrollment courses at just $80/credit hour.

https://apply.floridacollege.edu/register/dualenroll

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Red Tide Research Presented by Florida College | Florida College According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation commission, over the past month the red tide organism, Karenia brevis, has been detected in 114 samples offshore of Southwest Florida, and one sample from Northwest Florida.

This year our IMPACT stage will be graced by the dynamic couple whose love for restoring and preserving their hometown has become a sensation on HGTV.

👏 Ladies and Gentlemen, meet this year's IMPACT Keynote:
Ben and Erin Napier!

Reserve your tickets here:
https://floridacollege.edu/impact-gala/

The Florida College Chorus will be performing on tour in March! These concerts are free and open to the public. We hope you can join them for an evening of choral music when they pass through a town near you! FC Chorus Florida College Florida College Fine Arts Department

From tour host and guide Luke Chandler who is leading The Hutchinson Bell's tour to Isreal with John Weaver this summer:

"A new survey of the 50 most-visited countries ranks Israel as the 5th safest country in the world for tourists.
The #1 safest place? Singapore
Where does the U.S. rank? #20
We have 10 spaces left on my tour to Israel in June. Ready to come with us?
See the full survey and how it was calculated at:

The 50 Most (& Least) Deadly Travel Destinations We decided to take a deep dive look into the 50 most and least deadly destinations in 2022. The results of our research are contained within this in-depth "Travel Safety Index".

Dr. Will Dilbeck, one of our Biblical Studies professors at Florida College, recently received international recognition for his writing at the 13th Annual Origeniana Tertia Decima Conference in Münster, Germany.

https://floridacollege.edu/news/florida-college-biblical-studies-professor-speaks-at-international-conference/

Join Luke Chandler and the Hutchinson Bell on a meaningful journey to Israel that will forever change the way you read the Bible. Explore Jerusalem, the Sea of Galilee, the fascinating shores of the Dead Sea, Nazareth, biblical battlefields, and so much more. Luke Chandler combines more than 25 years as a Bible teacher with 10 seasons of archaeological experience to bring a deeper, fuller understanding of how places we will visit illuminate the Scriptures. FC President John Weaver and his wife Vivi will be with our group as we encounter Bible events in the very places where they happened. For every person on this tour, Chandler Tours will donate $500 to a Hutchinson Bell scholarship fund for students. Broaden your experience, deepen your understanding, and support FC students on this trip of a lifetime. Save your place in our group before it fills up!

https://www.lukechandlertours.com/israel
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“I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him” (Ephesians 1:16–17, ESV)