Message Slides – The Lasting Message
Weekly Bulletin - 2-27-22
Welcome
Welcome to Sunday Worship! • 9:30 AM Main Session – live in the Auditorium or view the simulcast in the MPR
• Main Session will also be available on YouTube for those who wish to watch online
• 11:00 AM Breakout Sessions – for all ages (in person only)
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Regular Weekly Gatherings
SUNDAY
2Go Cafe Open @ 9:00 AM
Main Session @ 9:30 AM
In Person @ FBC: Auditorium & MPR simulcast
or
Online Livestream: YouTube
Worship through Music ~ Emma Watts
Worship through the Word ~ David Foster
The Lasting Message
KidsChurch @ 9:30 AM
Nursery-3rd Grade
Breakout Sessions @ 11:00 AMMen’s Study/Accountability @ 5:00 PM
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MONDAY
MOPS & MOMSnext @ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Moms of kids up to age 18
Meets 2nd & 4th Mondays in MPR
Men’s Prayer & Bible Study @ 6:30 PMMen 18 and over
Meets in Room 303
TUESDAY
Youth Group @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Middle and High School
Meets in the MPR
WEDNESDAY
Awana @ 6:00 PM – 8:15 PM
Kids clubs for ages 3 – 6th grade
Meets in the MPR
EX^LT @ 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
College Age – Young Adults
Meets in Room 201
Announcements
TODAY:
2GO CAFE
Our coffee stand is open on Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM. Stop by and grab some coffee before and after the Main Session. Donations currently benefit Jason & Kris Sperling, who are working with Live Global to train pastors and women in the church of the Dominican Republic.
11:00 AM – ADULT BREAKOUT SESSIONS• Book of Genesis with Paul Eslinger – An interactive bible study, open to youth and adults
– Meets in Room 303
• Ministry Update with the Missions Team and David & Andrea Foster – Join our February Ministry of the Month for an update on their ministry as they continue to raise support to prepare to work in Thailand. Open to youth and adults
– Meets in the MPR
11:00 AM – BREAKOUT SESSIONS FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES• Nursery – Ages 0-4, Room 106A (Nursery)
• KidZone Breakout – Grades K-3, Room 307
• KidsPlus Breakout – Grades 4-6, Room 305
WOMEN’S MINISTRY SURVEY
I am very excited to be the new Women’s Ministry Champion at FBC Richland. My good friend Shelia Moore will be my right-hand-gal and we want to start out by asking you what you are looking for in a ministry to women of all ages. Please follow the link below to access the survey and share your thoughts. We will provide a summary of the input at our upcoming spring event at the end of April.
Women’s Ministry Survey
If you would like to connect with me directly I can be reached at 509.952.6983, or you can send an email to women@fbcrichland.net.
Looking forward to connecting with you soon,
Cheryl Brulotte
MARCH LADIES’ LUNCH• Wednesday, March 2 at noon
• Anthony’s at Columbia Point, Richland
• Call Merry with questions: 509.531.6881
Men are invited and welcome to join (and will sit at their own table).
SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETINGWe are calling a special business meeting on Sunday, March 6 to ask the congregation’s approval for funding to renovate the Youth Room (room 201). This will be a very brief meeting, since this is the only topic we intend to address. This meeting will take place directly after the Main Session, before Breakout Sessions begin. All are welcome to attend, but only active members will vote on this decision. We will have short presentations by our youth ministry team and FBC leadership before question/response and voting. We appreciate your support of our youth ministry!
Sincerely, Scott Meyers
on behalf of FBC Deacons
MEN’S STUDY/ACCOUNTABILITY GROUPJoin this accountability and study group for men on Sunday evenings. We will meet from 5-6 PM. Our current study is called Delivered. For more information or if you have any questions about this group, call Pastor Tim at 360.880.4975.
MEN’S PRAYER & BIBLE STUDYJoin the Men’s Prayer and Bible study weekly on Monday evenings at 6:30 PM for men 18 and older. To Grow, Connect, and Encourage men.
Contact Dave Neumayer with questions: 509.713.6026
EX^LTEX^LT is a college age ministry at FBC designed for young adults between the ages of 18 and 30. 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 Wednesdays here at FBC, in Room 201 (Youth Room). Arrive at 6:30 PM for refreshments before we kick things off at 7 PM. Bring a friend and we hope to see you there. Click here to sign up!
CHURCHCENTER APPRemember that your Church App is available to you! Here are just a few things you can do and information you can grab in the app!
• Check in to Sunday’s Main Session (in person AND online!)
• Get information about (and sometimes sign up for) events
• Give online
• View the Church Directory
• Look at the Church Calendar
If you have any questions about the Church App, please don’t hesitate to contact Sheryl or Tami!
MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERSMOPS and MOMSnext Monday Meetings:• Moms of kids up to age 18 welcome
• Meets most months on Second and Fourth Mondays, 6:30-8:30 PM
• Meets at FBC in the MPR (no childcare at this time)
Questions? Send an email to Melany Bickford
Learn more about MOPS and MOMSnext
Follow our MOPS group on Facebook
SENIOR MINISTRYJoin a team
Lead a team
Get involved
To help on a team or to receive support from a team, contact Cheryl Brulotte or the team leader.
Ministry Champion
Cheryl Brulotte: sherri650@gmail.com or 509.952.6983
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YOUVERSION STUDY GUIDE
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Song Lyrics
Today’s Songs Click here for printer-friendly lyrics
God So LovedRefiner’s FireEverlasting GodHow Great Is Our God
God So Loved
Verse 1
Come all you weary
Come all you thirsty
Come to the well that never runs dry
Drink of the water
Come and thirst no more
Verse 2
Come all you sinners
Come find His mercy
Come to the table He will satisfy
Taste of His goodness
Find what you’re looking for
Chorus 1
For God so loved the world that He gave us
His one and only Son to save us
Whoever believes in Him will live forever
Verse 3
Bring all your failures
Bring your addictions
Come lay them down at the foot of the cross
Jesus is waiting there
With open arms
Chorus 2
For God so loved the world that He gave us
His one and only Son to save us
Whoever believes in Him will live forever
The power of hell forever defeated
Now it is well I’m walking in freedom
For God so loved God so loved the world
Bridge
Praise God praise God
From whom all blessings flow
Praise Him praise Him
For the wonders of His love
Chorus 3
For God so loved the world that He gave us
His one and only Son to save
End
Bring all your failures
Bring your addictions
Come lay them down at the foot of the cross
Jesus is waiting
God so loved the world
(back to top)
Refiner’s Fire
Verse 1
Purify my heart
Let me be as gold
And precious silver
Purify my heart
Let me be as gold
Pure gold
Chorus
Refiner’s fire
My heart’s one desire
Is to be holy
Set apart for You Lord
I choose to be holy
Set apart for You my Master
Ready to do Your will
Verse 2
Purify my heart
Cleanse me from within
And make me holy
Purify my heart
Cleanse me from my sin
Deep within
(back to top)
Everlasting God
Verse 1
Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord
We will wait upon the Lord
We will wait upon the Lord
Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord
We will wait upon the Lord
We will wait upon the Lord
Pre-Chorus
Our God You reign forever
Our Hope our strong Deliv’rer
Chorus
You are the everlasting God
The everlasting God
You do not faint
You won’t grow weary
You’re the defender of the weak
You comfort those in need
You lift us up on wings like eagles
(back to top)
How Great Is Our God
Verse 1
The splendor of the King
Clothed in majesty
Let all the earth rejoice
All the earth rejoice
He wraps Himself in light
And darkness tries to hide
And trembles at His voice
And trembles at His voice
Chorus
How great is our God
Sing with me
How great is our God
And all will see how great
How great is our God
Verse 2
And age to age He stands
And time is in His hands
Beginning and the End
Beginning and the End
The Godhead three in one
Father Spirit Son
The Lion and the Lamb
The Lion and the Lamb
Bridge
Name above all names
Worthy of all praise
My heart will sing
How great is our God
(back to top)
YouVersion Study Guide
The Lasting Message
David Foster
The Lasting Message – definition
Whether in a book, movie, speech, or almost any art form, it is the idea or thought that you are left with at the conclusion.
When Will Christ Return?
3 As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?”
4 And Jesus answered them, “See that no one leads you astray.
5 For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and they will lead many astray.
6 And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for this must take place, but the end is not yet.
7 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places.
8 All these are but the beginning of the birth pains.
Matthew 24:3-8 ESV
What is the Lasting Message?
In Matthew chapters 24 & 25, Jesus tells the disciples about the end times & the destruction of the temple
In chapters 26 & 27, Jesus is betrayed by Judas, denied by Peter, put to death, buried, and guards have secured the tomb
At this point, the Lasting Message that Jesus has left us with is of doom and gloom, and death
But that is not the end of the story, there is a twist…
The Twist
1 Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb.
2 And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it.
3 His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow.
4 And for fear of him the guards trembled and became like dead men.
5 But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified.
6 He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay.
7 Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and behold, he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him. See, I have told you.”
8 So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples.
9 And behold, Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshiped him.
10 Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me.”
Matthew 28:1-10 ESV
What is the Lasting Message?
16 Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them.
17 And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted.
18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them inthe name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
Matthew 28:16-20 ESV
7 He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority.
8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
9 And when he had said these things, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight.
10 And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes,
11 and said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.”
Acts 1:7-11 ESV
Now What?
Don’t just stand there, go spread the good news!
We are given power and called to be Missionaries
Jesus restores Peter and tells him to feed and tend his sheep – an example for those who feel inadequate
Matthew 24:14 says the gospel will be proclaimed throughout the whole world, and then the end will come
The Future Revealed
9 After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands,
10 and crying out with a loud voice, “Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!”
Revelation 7:9-10 ESV
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Financial Information through January 31, 2022
June through January:
• Approved Budget $376,333 • Giving $344,887 • Expenses $353,482
January Only:
• Giving $35,257 • Expenses $47,567
Ministry of the Month – February 2022
David & Andrea Foster ABWE; Richland WA & Training for Ministry in Thailand David and Andrea Foster are full-time missionaries, raising support to work in the Isan region of Thailand with ABWE (Association of Baptists for World Evangelism). Their ministry includes evangelism & discipleship, youth outreach, men’s & women’s fellowship groups, leadership development, and church planting. David preached the gospel in 21 different churches in 2021. They are currently mentoring men & women in the US and Cambodia. David is from Richland, Washington, and Andrea is from St. Louis Park, Minnesota. They have two children, Karen (17), and Sarah (4).
David was saved during a Vacation Bible School program here at FBC. Andrea was saved during a Good News Club program. Karen was saved after an AWANA event. In December, Sarah accepted Jesus as her Savior.
It is said that in Thailand, 95% of the people will never meet a Christian. The focus of the Fosters’ ministry and message is to help people meet, know, and follow Jesus, to encourage and develop a healthy relationship with Him, and to leave behind the ‘backpack’ mentality of taking God with them on their journey and instead focusing on the ‘new life journey’ of following and even pursuing Christ. God has already opened many doors for them to share the Gospel to people from all walks of life, and to many different cultures and nationalities. Until they move to Thailand, they will continue to do ministry where God has placed them.
Join a Missions Team Breakout Session on Sunday, February 27 at 11:00 AM to hear more about their ministry.
Prayer Requests:
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