
What is the Point?
Message Slides
Printable Study Guide and further resources are in Weekly Connections Sermon Study Guide below
Weekly Connections: Updated 7-27-23
Weekly Connections: Updated 7-27-23
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!
CROSS REFERENCE BOOK CLUB – 7/29
The 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 June: The Thursday Murder Club: A Novel by Richard Osman
We look forward to hearing what you learned from reading this book at our next meeting on Saturday, July 29 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!
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 Young Life Tri-Cities.
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 Alan Zacher – Looking to God together for real, practical answers to tough questions. Open to youth and adults
– Meets in Room 101
with the Missions Team – Join this informational Breakout Session to learn more about the June Ministry of the Month. You’ll be able to find out more about their work and ask them questions in person. Open to youth and adults
– Meets in the MPR
BREAKOUT SESSIONS FOR KIDS – 5TH SUNDAY REVIEW
At 11:00 AM, we have Breakout Sessions for all ages of FBC Kids!
These 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)
• Newborn & Toddler
• Preschool & Kindergarten
• Grades 1 through 6 are combined for our 5th Sunday Review. Check in at the main FBC Kids Station!
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. This week we will meet in ROOM 303.
Grab an invite card from the Connect Table and plan to bring someone!
CONNECT NIGHT – 6 PM
Connect Night is a fun fellowship time for all FBC attenders, new and seasoned, designed to help us all get to know each other a little better.
Here’s what you’ll get when you come:
● A chance to meet elders, deacons, staff, other attenders, etc.
● An overview of who we are as FBC Richland
● A look ahead to what you can anticipate as you get plugged in
● A glimpse into our ongoing opportunities for fellowship and ministry
● How to navigate the resources we offer
● Learn about the path to membership
Come learn more about us, ask questions, get to know others in our church family and have some dessert, too!
Sunday, July 30 from 6:00 – 7:30 PM
We hope to see you there! Sign up in the Church App or click here.
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 – 8/27
We 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 (some will be provided)
• Non-perishable picnic food to share (cookies, chips, watermelon, etc.)
We will provide hot dogs, buns, condiments, and water 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.
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:
• 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? Contact Kary Ferguson: kferguson1970@outlook.com
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!
- 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 July 30
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 ~ Rachel Montgomery
Worship through the Word ~ Jamie Halverson
What is the Point?
Breakout Sessions @ 11:00 AM
Book of Genesis – Room 303
Questions About Life – Room 101
Ministry of the Month – MPR
FBC Kids Breakout Sessions @ 11:00 AM
Newborn & Toddler
Preschool & Kindergarten
Grades 1 – 6 together for 5th Sunday Review
(check in at main station by nursery)
Men’s 4 to 5 Life Group @ 4:00 PM
Connect Night @ 6:00 PM
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TUESDAY
Youth Group @ 6:00 PM
Grades 7–12
FRIDAY
EX^LT @ 6:30 PM
H.S. Seniors – Young Adults
Song Lyrics 7-30-23
Today’s Songs 7-30-23
Click here for printer-friendly lyrics
Give Me Faith
I Surrender
See A Victory
Hosanna
Give Me Faith
Verse 1
I need You to soften my heart
And break me apart
I need You to open my eyes
To see that You’re shaping my life
Pre-Chorus
All I am
I surrender
Chorus
Give me faith to trust what You say
That You’re good and Your love is great
I’m broken inside I give You my life
Verse 2
I need You to soften my heart
And break me apart
I need You to pierce through the dark
And cleanse every part of me
Bridge
‘Cause I may be weak
But Your Spirit’s strong in me
My flesh may fail
My God You never will
I Surrender
Verse 1
Here I am
Down on my knees again
Surrendering all
Surrendering all
Verse 2
Find me here
Lord as You draw me near
Desperate for You
Desperate for You
I surrender
Verse 3
Drench my soul
As mercy and grace unfold
I hunger and thirst
I hunger and thirst
Verse 4
With arms stretched wide
I know You hear my cry
Speak to me now
Speak to me now
Chorus
I surrender
I surrender
I want to know You more
I want to know You more
Bridge
Like a rushing wind
Jesus breathe within
Lord have Your way
Lord have Your way in me
Like a mighty storm
Stir within my soul
Lord have Your way
Lord have Your way in me
See A Victory
Verse 1
The weapon may be formed but it won’t prosper
When the darkness falls it won’t prevail
‘Cause the God I serve knows only how to triumph
My God will never fail
My God will never fail
Chorus
I’m gonna see a victory
I’m gonna see a victory
For the battle belongs to You Lord
I’m gonna see a victory
I’m gonna see a victory
For the battle belongs to You Lord
Verse 2
There is power in the mighty name of Jesus
Every war He wages He will win
I’m not backing down from any giant
I know how this story ends
Yes I know how this story ends
Bridge
You take what the enemy meant for evil
And You turn it for good
You turn it for good
Hosanna
Verse 1
Praise is rising
Eyes are turning to You
We turn to You
Hope is stirring
Hearts are yearning for You
We long for You
Pre-Chorus
‘Cause when we see You
We find strength to face the day
In Your presence
All our fears are washed away
Washed away
Chorus
Hosanna hosanna
You are the God who saves us
Worthy of all our praises
Hosanna hosanna
Come have Your way among us
We welcome You here Lord Jesus
Verse 2
Hear the sound of
Hearts returning to You
We turn to You
In Your Kingdom
Broken lives are made new
You make us new
Ending
Hosanna hosanna
Sermon Study Guide
What is the Point?
Jamie Halverson
Today’s scriptures and interactive notes: YouVersion Study Guide
Jamie and Lisa Halverson serve Bible translation through Aviation. Jamie is a pilot, who flies the translators in and out of villages as well as transporting other people and goods from village to big city.
Take a look at their information at the Ministry of the Month display on the Connect wall by the main office for more info about them and their ministry, current prayer requests, and to take a card and a magnet so you can keep them in your prayers.
Join Jamie and Lisa Halverson after the Main Session, at 11:00 in the MPR.
You’ll get to hear more about their work in the Ministry of the Month Breakout Session with the Missions Team.
Prayer & Giving
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Financial Information through June 30, 2023
June 2023
• Giving $38,900 • Expenses $35,628 •