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Printable Study Guide and further resources are in Weekly Connections Sermon Study Guide below
Weekly Connections: Updated 8-31-23
Weekly Connections: Updated 8-31-23
EX^LT – FRIDAYS
EX^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 SUNDAY
Our 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 Forge Youth Mentoring. You can find more info about this ministry at the coffee stand.
FBC KIDS – 9:30 AM SUNDAY
FBC 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
with Braydyn & Emma Watts – Join our Trunk or Treat Champions for this no-commitment Breakout Session to find out some answers to these questions and more:
Not sure what Trunk or Treat is?
Curious about what our needs are?
Interested in hearing how you can pray for Halloween 2023 at FBC?
Not sure if you can commit yet to volunteering for Trunk or Treat?
This is a no-commitment opportunity for anyone to come hear and ask questions about Trunk or Treat.
We hope you’ll join us. All are welcome
– Meets in the Auditorium
FBC KIDS BREAKOUT SESSIONS
(Kids can remain in classes from the 9:30 hour)
BAPTISMS SUNDAY 12:30 PM (?)
We’re still flexible!
We are planning to go to Leslie Groves Park swim area (off of Park Street) to do baptisms after Breakout Sessions this Sunday, September 3. The plan is to meet at the park at 12:30, have our baptisms, sing a song, and be done for the day.
If you’ve been considering baptism, there is still time to reach out to an elder and let us know you want to be baptized on Sunday.
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
The final decision and details will be announced during the Sunday Main Session, so stay tuned and stay flexible! We would love to have as many as possible join us to celebrate this important step for our brothers and sisters walking with Jesus!
Always Flexible (Semper Gumby),
FBC Staff
MEN’S 4 to 5 LIFE GROUP – 4 PM
Come 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!
MOPS: MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS – 9/13
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.
• After you grab our app, join our MOPS Group!
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!
• We meet in Room 101 at FBC Richland
NEW LADIES BREAKOUT SESSION SERIES – 9/17
Starting 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 NEEDED
Can 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. AWANA begins on Wednesday, September 20!
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 OPEN
AWANA 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 KIDS
2023 Trunk or Treat New Shoe Giveaway
We 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:
• 105 little kid sizes
• 123 big kid sizes
We are still in need of big kid girls size 7 and boys size 4.
Questions? Email Kary Ferguson
CHURCH APP DIRECTORY
Did 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!
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- 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
- View the Ministry of the Month information on the Connect wall next to the main office
- 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 Gatherings
Week Beginning September 3
SUNDAY
2Go Cafe Open @ 9:00 AM
Main Session @ 9:30 AM
FBC 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 ~ Emma Watts
Worship through the Word ~ Pastor Tim Walker
Baptism: Week Three
Breakout Sessions @ 11:00 AM
Book of Genesis – Room 303
Trunk or Treat No-Commitment Info – Auditorium
FBC Kids Breakout Sessions @ 11:00 AM
Newborn & Toddler
Preschool & Kindergarten
Grades 1 – 2 – 3
Grades 4 – 5 – 6
Men’s 4 to 5 Life Group @ 4:00 PM
TUESDAY
Youth Group @ 6:00 PM
Grades 7–12
FRIDAY
EX^LT @ 6:30 PM
H.S. Seniors – Young Adults
Song Lyrics 9-3-23
Today’s Songs 9-3-23
Click here for printer-friendly lyrics
Christ Is Risen
Draw Me Close
I Will Exalt
Made Alive
Christ Is Risen
Verse 1
Let no one caught in sin remain
Inside the lie of inward shame
But fix our eyes upon the cross
And run to Him who showed great love
And bled for us
Freely You’ve bled for us
Chorus
Christ is risen from the dead
Trampling over death by death
Come awake come awake
Come and rise up from the grave
Christ is risen from the dead
We are one with Him again
Come awake come awake
Come and rise up from the grave
Verse 2
Beneath the weight of all our sin
You bowed to none but heaven’s will
No scheme of hell no scoffer’s crown
No burden great can hold You down
In strength You reign
Forever let Your church proclaim
Bridge
O death where is your sting
O hell where is your victory
O church come stand in the light
The glory of God has defeated the night
Singing O death where is your sting
O hell where is your victory
O church come stand in the light
Our God is not dead He’s alive He’s alive
Draw Me Close
Verse
Draw me close to You
Never let me go
I lay it all down again
To hear You say that I’m Your friend
You are my desire no one else will do
‘Cause nothing else could take Your place
To feel the warmth of Your embrace
Help me find the way
Bring me back to You
Chorus
You’re all I want
You’re all I’ve ever needed
You’re all I want
Help me know You are near
Ending
Help me know You are here
I Will Exalt
Verse
Your Presence is all I need
It’s all I want it’s all I seek
Without it without it there’s no meaning
Your Presence is the air I breathe
The song I sing and the love I need
And without it without it I’m not living
Chorus
I will exalt You Lord I will exalt You Lord
There is no one like You God
I will exalt You Lord I will exalt You Lord
No other name be lifted high
Bridge
There will be no one like You
And no one beside You
You alone are worthy of all praise
Ending
Your Presence is all I need
It’s all I want all I seek
Without it without it there’s no meaning
Made Alive
Verse 1
I 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
Chorus
You 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 2
Lord 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
Bridge
My sin has been erased
I’ll never be the same
Sermon Study Guide
Baptism: Week Three
Pastor Tim Walker
Today’s scriptures and interactive notes: YouVersion Study Guide
Baptism Handout
Baptism Handout for Kids
Prayer & Giving
Prayer Requests are posted in the ChurchCenter app under ‘Pray’.
You may give in person using the box at the back of the Auditorium. You may also mail a check, use the ChurchCenter app, or click the button below.
Financial Information through July 31, 2023
July 2023
• Giving $39,499 • Expenses $40,789 •