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Weekly Connections: Updated 8-24-23
Special Awana Request
Hello FBC Family!
It’s August, and that means we are getting ready for our fall ministry season! One of the biggest outreach opportunities we have is through Awana. Awana is a worldwide nonprofit ministry focused on providing Bible-based evangelism and discipleship to kids 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!
Specific Needs:
Cubbies – 1 adult; 1 student
Sparks – 3 adults; 1 of which is a secretary
T&T – 3 adult men; 4 adult women; 1 of which is a secretary
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
- Attend training to prepare you for your role
- Know you are making a difference for eternity!
Learn more about the FBC Awana program.
Hear from FBC Awana volunteers.
Check out our Awana web page.
Sign up in the ChurchCenter app or click here.
Contact Diana Crowell at awana@fbcrichland.net with any questions or for more information.
Weekly Connections: Updated 8-24-23
**** SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT****
We will NOT be at the river on Sunday, August 27!
Due to air and water quality concerns, we will NOT be having church and baptisms at the park on Sunday, 8/27 as previously scheduled.
We will gather at the church building for the service at 9:30 AM.
See below for more Sunday details.
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!
SUNDAY GATHERING – 8/27
CHURCH AT THE PARK HAS BEEN CANCELED…
NOW IT’S CHURCH SIMPLIFIED AT THE FBC BUILDING!
Due to water and air quality concerns right now we have decided to bring our “church at the river” back to the building this week. We will have a light crew but we will still have a fabulous worship service ready for you on Sunday so tell everyone you know that we’re gathering at the church building on Sunday! See you at 9:30 on Sunday August 27 at FBC!
The morning will still be as if we were at the park – there will not be any FBC Kids programs and the 2Go Cafe will be closed.
We will have a fabulous time of family worship and breaking bread together in the MPR at our picnic potluck lunch afterward.
Be sure to bring your side dish to share along with the provided hot dogs & condiments.
Please spread the word that we will be gathering at FBC Richland and NOT in the Park this week!
Baptisms will be rescheduled to a Sunday when the water is safe.
PICNIC HOT DOG & POTLUCK LUNCH – 11 AM
Join us for a picnic lunch! We’ll meet in the MPR after the Main Session on Sunday’s “church-at-the-park-NOT-at-the-park”.
Please still bring some food to share and we will still provide hot dogs, buns, condiments, for lunch.
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!
YOUTH GROUP FALL KICKOFF – 8/29
On Tuesday, August 29, youth group is having a fall kickoff! We will be starting earlier than usual – at 5:30 PM – and going to 8:30 PM.
We will be encouraging people to dress up as their favorite character and ask that people bring their character’s (or their) favorite food to share. We will be providing dinner as well.
If you have any questions, contact Tara: students@fbcrichland.net
TRUNK OR TREAT: A NO-COMMITMENT INFO MEETING – 9/3
Join Braydyn & Emma Watts, our Trunk or Treat Champions, for a Breakout Session on September 3 in the Auditorium!
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?
Then please come to our information meeting Breakout Session!
This is a no-commitment opportunity for anyone to come hear and ask questions about Trunk or Treat.
We will meet in the Auditorium for a Breakout Session next week, September 3! Hope you’ll join us.
QUESTIONS ABOUT BAPTISM?
Contact an elder if you have any questions about baptism or if you would like to be baptized. 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
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
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Welcome to Sunday Worship!
- Today it’s “Church NOT at the Park”! We moved our park service back to the building.
- As a result, there is no 2Go Cafe or FBC Kids today. All are welcome in our simplified Main Session!
- 9:30 AM Main Session – Join in the Auditorium or view the simulcast in Room 106C (Parent Lounge)
- Main Session will also be available on YouTube for those who wish to watch online
- Join our “Church-NOT-at-the-Park” Picnic at 11:00 AM in the MPR
- 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 August 27
SUNDAY
Main Session @ 9:30 AM
In Person @ FBC: Auditorium & Simulcast in Room 106C (Parent Lounge)
or
Online Livestream: YouTube
Worship through Music ~ Rachel Montgomery
Worship through the Word ~ Tim Walker
Baptism: Week Two
Church-NOT-at-the-Park Picnic @ 11:00 AM
Men’s 4 to 5 Life Group @ 4:00 PM
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TUESDAY
Youth Group Fall Kickoff **special time** @ 5:30 PM
Grades 7–12
FRIDAY
EX^LT @ 6:30 PM
H.S. Seniors – Young Adults
Song Lyrics 8-27-23
Today’s Songs 8-27-23
Click here for printer-friendly lyrics
Sinking Deep
The Secret Place
Here I Am To Worship
Everlasting God
Sinking Deep
Verse 1
Standing here in Your presence
In a grace so relentless
I am won by perfect love
Wrapped within the arms of heaven
In a peace that lasts forever
Sinking deep in mercy’s sea
Chorus
I’m wide awake drawing close
Stirred by grace and all my heart is Yours
All fear removed
I breathe You in I lean into Your love
Oh Your love
Verse 2
When I’m lost You pursue me
Lift my head to see Your glory
Lord of all so beautiful
Here in You I find shelter
Captivated by the splendour of Your face
My secret place
Bridge
Your love so deep is washing over me
Your face is all I seek You are my ev’rything
Jesus Christ You are my one desire
Lord hear my only cry to know You all my life
The Secret Place
Verse 1
Where will you run my soul
Where will you go when wells run dry
When the wind starts to blow
How you gonna keep this flame alive
Pre-Chorus
In the fading light when night is breaking
I know You will always be waiting
You’ll always be there
Chorus
(I’m) running to the secret place
Where You are where You are
I’ll sing to You all the ways
You stole my heart stole my heart
Better is a moment that I spend with You
Than a million other days away
I’m running I’m running
I’m running to the secret place
Verse 2
You are my only hope
You are the Rock on which I stand
You will not let me go
I know that I’m safe inside Your hands
Bridge
Hands are lifted high hearts awake to life
We are satisfied here with You here with You
Chains will hit the floor broken lives restored
We couldn’t ask for more here with You here with You
Here I Am To Worship
Verse 1
Light of the world
You stepped down into darkness
Opened my eyes let me see
Beauty that made
This heart adore You
Hope of a life spent with You
Chorus
So here I am to worship
Here I am to bow down
Here I am to say that You’re my God
And You’re altogether lovely
Altogether worthy
Altogether wonderful to me
Verse 2
King of all days
Oh so highly exalted
Glorious in heaven above
Humbly You came
To the earth You created
All for love’s sake became poor
Bridge
And I’ll never know how much it cost
To see my sin upon that cross
And I’ll never know how much it cost
To see my sin upon that cross
Everlasting God
Verse
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
Sermon Study Guide
Baptism: Week Two
Pastor Tim Walker
Today’s scriptures and interactive notes: YouVersion Study Guide
Baptism Handout
Baptism Handout for Kids
Prayer & Giving
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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
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