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Weekly Connections: Updated 8-17-23Weekly Connections: Updated 8-17-23EX^LT – FRIDAYSEX^LT is a college age ministry at FBC designed for high school seniors through young adults. EX^LT is a weekly time of fellowship, connection, accountability, worship, and scripture discussion. Our purpose is to provide a safe space for a college age community to gather, worship, learn, and share life together. We meet on Fridays at FBC, in Room 101. Arrive at 6:30 PM for refreshments before we kick things off at 7:00 PM. Bring a friend and we hope to see you there. Click here to sign up!
2GO CAFE – 9:00 AM SUNDAYOur coffee stand is open on Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM. Stop by and grab some coffee before or after the Main Session. Donations currently benefit Grace Kitchen.
FBC KIDS – 9:30 AM SUNDAYFBC Kids is our Sunday morning program for children ages 0–6th grade, where we use The Gospel Project as our curriculum.
Our mission is to partner with families to raise up kids who love Jesus!
At our 9:30 AM Main Session we have 3 classes (check in by the Nursery):
• Nursery & Toddler – age 0-2
• Preschool & Kindergarten – age 3-5
• Grades 1, 2, & 3
Check your children in at the station by the nursery in the main hallway – follow the signs!
There will be a single check-in station where you can conveniently complete the process for your child, and you can sign in for the rest of your family, too, all at once.
• Grades 4, 5, & 6 participate in the Main Session. If your older kiddo hasn’t gotten an FBC Kids 4-5-6 Grade binder yet, they can grab theirs from under the giving box at the back of the auditorium! These are for kids to keep, and they can add to their binders each week.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS – 11:00 AM SUNDAY• Book of Genesiswith Paul Eslinger – An interactive bible study, open to youth and adults– Meets in Room 303• Questions About Lifewith Alan Zacher – Looking to God together for real, practical answers to tough questions. Open to youth and adults
– Meets in Room 101FBC KIDS BREAKOUT SESSIONSAt 11:00 AM, we have Breakout Sessions for all ages of FBC Kids!• Newborn & Toddler• Preschool & Kindergarten• Grades 1, 2, & 3• Grades 4, 5, & 6These Breakouts include a deeper dive into the Gospel Project lesson, snacks, and other fun activities.
(Kids can remain in classes from the 9:30 hour)MEN’S 4 to 5 LIFE GROUP – 4 PMCome join the Men’s Life 4 to 5 Group!
We meet from 4:00 – 5:00 PM on Sunday afternoons in the MPR.
Grab an invite card from the Connect Table and plan to bring someone!
MEMBERSHIP WORKSHOP – 5:30 PMWho is the church? What is the purpose of the church? Why join the church? How do I join the church? This evening of connection and discussion will answer these questions and more. Come explore church membership and its connection to ministry at FBC Richland.
Join us on Sunday, August 20, 5:30-8:00 PM. Dinner will be provided. Please sign up here so that we prepare enough food!
To prepare for the Workshop, take a look at the “pre-read” section of the Membership Workshop Booklet! You may access the booklet on the Downloads page on our website (click here)! Click on “Studies”, and then the “Membership Workshop” icon to download the file.
CROSS REFERENCE BOOK CLUB – 8/26The FBC Library, The Cross Reference, has a Book Club for everyone who reads and loves books – all are invited! In fact, bring your book-loving friends too. Sign up to join the Book Club Group in the App: Home>Connect>Groups or click here. We appreciate your RSVP so that we know how many are going to join us for this time of sharing and fellowship!
The Cross Reference Book Club book for August: Maybe You Should Talk To Someone by Lori Gottlieb
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone is revolutionary in its candor, offering a deeply personal yet universal tour of our hearts and minds and providing the rarest of gifts: a boldly revealing portrait of what it means to be human, and a disarmingly funny and illuminating account of our own mysterious lives and our power to transform them.
We look forward to hearing what you learned from reading this book at our next meeting on Saturday, August 26 at 6:30 PM at the Cross Reference Library at FBC Richland (Room 301). Join the group and RSVP so that we know you’re participating. You can join the Group and RSVP in the App: Home>Connect>Groups or click here.
Come join us whether you’ve read the book or not – we welcome all discussion. We’re excited to see you then!
QUESTIONS ABOUT BAPTISM?Contact an elder if you have any questions about baptism or if you would like to be baptized at our Church at the Park on August 27. There are also some resources at the Information Table as well as on our website downloads page.
Elders
Pastor Tim: t.walker@fbcrichland.net
Pastor Brad: b.nelson@fbcrichland.net
Jason Sperling: j.sperling@fbcrichland.net
Steve Weissenberger: s.weissenberger@fbcrichland.net
Alan Zacher: a.zacher@fbcrichland.net
CHURCH & BAPTISMS AT THE PARK – 8/27We will hold our church service at the river on Sunday, August 27 at 9:30 AM at Howard Amon Park. Stay after the service for baptisms and then a picnic after that! Mark your calendars, it’s going to be a great time of worship and fellowship. We will meet at the North Shelter, by the Newton Street entrance. For a map to save or print, click here!
Here’s what to bring:
• Chair, picnic blanket, whatever you want to sit on
• Water and/or your own lunch beverages
• Non-perishable picnic food to share (cookies, chips, watermelon, etc.)
We will provide hot dogs, buns, and condiments for lunch.
If you want to be baptized make sure to come prepared for that too.
Questions? Email info@fbcrichland.net or call the office at 509.943.8421.
MOPS: MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS – 9/13What is MOPS?Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) is an international program that encourages and equips moms of young children to realize their potential as mothers, women, and leaders in relationship with Jesus and in partnership with the local church. We seek to create a space for moms to be seen, heard, and known. MOPS is all about connecting people to each other, sharing the joys and challenges of motherhood, and sharing the love of Jesus.
• Join us – install the FBC Richland Church Center App
• After you grab our app, join our MOPS Group!
What happens at a MOPS meeting?FBC MOPS meets twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from September to May. We meet from 6:30-8:00 PM in Room 101 at FBC Richland (1107 Wright Ave). We provide fellowship, snacks, discussions, and laughter. Motherhood is messy! Don’t feel like you have to do it alone! Please join us, just as you are – because we are better together!
• Register your child(ren) to join AWANA activities while you are attending MOPS
• We meet in Room 101 at FBC RichlandQuestions? Send an email to our MOPS Coordinator
NEW LADIES BREAKOUT SESSION SERIES – 9/17Starting September 17, come Engage in God’s Word through this 8- week study of Ruth and Esther. This study will be for ladies 16 and up.
Class will run Sundays during Breakout Sessions at 11:00 AM starting on September 17 and running through November 5. Participants will need to buy their own “Engaging God’s Word – Ruth/Esther” book for the study. Weekly study is highly encouraged but not required for participation. The supplemental Kinsman Redeemer study will be provided at no cost. For those who desire to go deeper extra supplemental video links will be provided. Following is a link to the book so that you can purchase your copy (or feel free to shop around if you’d like to do so): Engaging God’s Word: Ruth and Esther
Please sign up for this Breakout so that the leader can determine the quantity of materials to supply.
For further summary of the studies and to sign up, visit the Church App: Home> Connect> Events or click here.
AWANA VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDCan you believe it’s August? That means we are getting ready for our fall ministry season! One of our biggest outreach opportunities we have is through Awana. Awana is a world-wide nonprofit ministry focused on providing Bible-based evangelism and discipleship kids for ages 2-18 by giving them the opportunity to know, love and serve Jesus, no matter their background. To make our Awana ministry successful we need lots of volunteers.
Why should you be an Awana volunteer?
Because you’ll get to:
- Help point kids (and families) to Jesus
- Share God’s word by helping kids memorize scripture
- Build relationships with enthusiastic young people
- Strengthen your own knowledge of the Bible
- Know you are making a difference for eternity!
- Attend training to prepare you for your role
Check out our Awana web page.
Sign up in the ChurchCenter app: Home> Connect> Events or click here
Email Diana Crowell with any questions or for more information.
AWANA CLUBBER SIGNUPS OPENAWANA begins on Wednesday, September 20!
AWANA stands for “Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed” from 2 Timothy 2:15 in the Bible.
Join us for a great year of AWANA – where kids matter!
AWANA is centered on the gospel – Scripture memory is a key element
AWANA helps parents worldwide raise children to know, love, and serve Christ
AWANA is built on volunteer leadership
AWANA is exciting and fun!
Sign up in the app: Home> Connect> Events
or use this link: AWANA Clubber 2023-2024 Registration
2023-2024 Calendar
Follow FBC Awana on Facebook
COLLECTING SHOES FOR KIDS2023 Trunk or Treat New Shoe GiveawayWe are collecting NEW school shoes and sneakers to distribute next Fall to kids to come to Trunk or Treat! We are going to collect shoes until we reach our goal, so please give us a hand! You may drop off new shoes in the designated shoe bins in the foyer, between the double glass doors.
Our collection goal:
• 100 little kid sizes (11-3)
• 200 big kid sizes (3-5)
As of 7/3/23 we have received:
• 95 little kid sizes
• 106 big kid sizes
We are still in need of girls sizes 4, 6, and 7 in big kid shoes.
Questions? Email Kary Ferguson
CHURCH APP DIRECTORYDid you know that we have a church directory? Join today and don’t forget to add your photo into your profile!
This is a secure directory that is only available to those who have opted in.
• Group by household or individual
• Choose whether to include children
• Choose what information to include for each person (photo, phone, email)
• Very secure – only people in our database can be INVITED to participate
To get your invitation to join the directory, send an email to info@fbcrichland.net
Sunday Welcome Welcome to Sunday Worship! + 9:30 AM Main Session – Join in the Auditorium or view the simulcast in Room 106C (Parent Lounge) + 9:30 AM FBC Kids – Nursery and FBC Kids classes available for ages 0 – 3rd grade + 4-5-6 Grades join the Main Session at 9:30 + Main Session will also be available on YouTube for those who wish to watch online + Breakout Sessions for all ages begin at 11:00 AM*, locations vary – see sign at the double doors + Please check in – whether you are here in person or watching online – using the ChurchCenter app on your smartphone, or on the ChurchCenter App Portal on a computer (choose “in person” or “online” when you check in) + Click here for hearing assistance information
Regular Weekly GatheringsWeek Beginning August 20
SUNDAY
2Go Cafe Open @ 9:00 AM
Main Session @ 9:30 AMFBC Kids @ 9:30 AM(Age 0 thru grade 3 – check in at Nursery)
In Person @ FBC: Auditorium & Simulcast in Room 106C (Parent Lounge)
or
Online Livestream: YouTube
Worship through Music ~ Pastor Brad Nelson
Worship through the Word ~ Tim Walker
Baptism: Week One
Breakout Sessions @ 11:00 AMBook of Genesis – Room 303
Questions About Life – Room 101
FBC Kids Breakout Sessions @ 11:00 AMNewborn & Toddler
Preschool & Kindergarten
Grades 1 – 2 – 3
Grades 4 – 5 – 6
Men’s 4 to 5 Life Group @ 4:00 PM
Membership Workshop @ 5:30 PM
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TUESDAY
Youth Group @ 6:00 PMGrades 7–12
FRIDAY
EX^LT @ 6:30 PMH.S. Seniors – Young Adults
Song Lyrics 8-20-23Today’s Songs 8-20-23Click here for printer-friendly lyrics
Made AliveI Surrender I Will Stand My Redeemer LivesMade AliveVerse 1I once was dead in sin alone and hopeless
A child of wrath I walked condemned in darkness
But Your mercy brought new life
And in Your love and kindness
Raised me up with Christ and made me righteous
ChorusYou have bought me back with the riches of
Your amazing grace and relentless love
I’m made alive forever with You life forever
By Your grace I’m saved
(By Your grace I’m saved)
Verse 2Lord You are the light that broke the darkness
You satisfy my soul when I am heartless
If ever I forget my true identity
Show me who I am and help me to believe
BridgeMy sin has been erased
I’ll never be the same
(back to top)
I SurrenderVerse 1The riches of this world will fade
The treasures of our God remain
Here I empty myself to owe this world nothing
And find ev’rything in You
Chorus I surrender I surrender
I surrender all to You
Verse 2Take my life a sacrifice
In You alone I’m satisfied
Here I empty myself to owe this world nothing
And find ev’rything in You
Oh oh ev’rything in You
BridgeNot my will but Yours be done
Not my strength but Yours alone
Nothing else but You O Lord
I find ev’rything in You
(back to top)
I Will StandVerse 1You saved me from my destruction
You turned my feet from death
You lifted me with Your kindness
You filled me with Your breath
How can I thank You
What can I bring
Chorus I will stand and worship You
For ev’rything You are to me
I will lift my voice in praise
For all the wonders You display
I will stand I will stand and worship You
Verse 2You draw me with tender mercies
You hold me in Your grace
So I will fall down in rev’rence
At the myst’ry of Your ways
So how can I thank You
What can I bring
BridgeIn the middle of the congregation
I will lift my voice to say that You are good
And in the midst of ev’ry situation
I will make this declaration
You are good yeah yeah
(back to top)
My Redeemer LivesVerseI know He rescued my soul
His blood has covered my sin
I believe I believe
My shame He’s taken away
My pain is healed in His name
I believe I believe
Pre-ChorusI’ll raise a banner
‘Cause my Lord has conquered the grave
ChorusMy Redeemer lives
My Redeemer lives
My Redeemer lives
My Redeemer lives
BridgeYou lift my burdens
I’ll rise with You
I’m dancing on this mountaintop
To see Your kingdom come
(back to top)
Sermon Study Guide*Baptism: Week One*Pastor Tim WalkerToday’s scriptures and interactive notes: YouVersion Study Guide
Printable study guide
Baptism Handout
Baptism Handout for Kids
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