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)

• Click here for hearing assistance information

• Please check in – whether you are here in person or watching online – using the ChurchCenter app on your smartphone, or on the ChurchCenter online portal on a computer (choose “in person” or “online” when you check in so we know where you watched)

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 ~ Pastor Brad Nelson
Worship through the Word ~ Will Mouat
Who Are You?

KidsChurch @ 9:30 AM
Nursery-3rd Grade

Breakout Sessions @ 11:00 AM
Men’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 PM
Men 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

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 Forge Youth Ministries.

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

•    Questions About Life with Will Mouat – Looking to God together for real, practical answers to tough questions. 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
•    KidzPlus Breakout – Grades 4-6, Room 305

LCS TEACHER-STAFF CARDS
If you grabbed a card for LCS staff last week, thank you!
If you have already returned your card along with a coffee card, thank you!
If you have not taken the opportunity yet, there are still encouragement cards available for you to pick up on Sunday! We want to have every card returned soon so we can gift these to the staff.

There are THREE easy steps to this process!
1. Pick up a card at the Connect Table, and write a note of encouragement
2. Buy a $20 gift card at any Tri-Cities coffee shop
3. Return your encouragement card and coffee gift to FBC on or before Sunday, March 20
Note:
• If a coffee card is a stretch for your budget, please write on a card and return it anyway. Your words of support are valuable!
• If you can provide more than one $20 coffee card, we will match it up with another encouragement card as needed.

 

AWANA GRAND PRIX PIT CREW
We need all hands on deck for the Awana Grand Prix Pit Crew Day at 9 AM on Saturday, March 26.
We will help kids build and paint/decorate their Grand Prix cars • NO SPECIAL SKILLS ARE REQUIRED • just a love for our kids and a willingness to help.

Add the Awana Grand Prix to your calendar! Wednesday, March 30, 6:30 PM
Questions? Call Scott Meyers at 509.727.2727

 

CONNECT NIGHT DESSERT – LATER THIS MONTH

Are you new (or new-ish) here? Do you want to get to know FBC better? Please plan to join us on Sunday, March 27, from 6:00-7:30 PM for a time to hang out, eat, and connect! This is a family-friendly event and nursery care for ages 0-5 will be provided.

Here’s a quick look at what will be happening:
•    Fun fellowship designed to get to know each other a little better
•    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 ongoing opportunities for fellowship and ministry
•    How to navigate the resources we offer
•    The path to membership
Come learn more about us, ask questions, have some dessert, and get to know others in our church family.

Sign up in the ChurchCenter app under Events or on the website.

 

 

DID YOU KNOW? RIGHT NOW MEDIA
Did you know that you have access to RightNow Media through FBC Richland? You can have FREE access to a streaming library of more than 20,000 Bible study videos! RightNow Media includes the world’s largest library of Bible study videos, available anytime, anywhere.

It’s easy to get started: just click here to send us an email! Please include your name and email address, and we will send you an invitation to create your free account and start watching.

Join 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.

 

 

CHURCHCENTER APP
Remember 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 PRESCHOOLERS
MOPS 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 MINISTRY
Join a team

• House and Yard Maintenance
  Joanne Gilliland: dnjgilliland@gmail.com or 509.987.3507
• Luncheons
  Merry Collop: merrycollop@gmail.com or 509.531.6881
• In-home Communion
  Sharon Taff: panthercat57@gmail.com or 509.948.2304

Lead a team

• Visitation and Calling
• 24 Hour Contact
• Transportation, Errands, & Appointments
• Prayers and Notes
• Weekly/Monthly Games & Hymns

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

CONNECT CARDS
If you’re visiting or simply want to send a message to staff and pastors, fill out a connect card! You can find them at the Connect Table, click the “connect” button on our home page, or click here.

YOUVERSION STUDY GUIDE
Access the sermon study guide on the Bible app! This will allow you to follow along with the message AND take and save your notes. We use the YouVersion Bible App which is FREE and available for iPhone/iPad, Android, and Kindle Fire devices.
Here’s what to do:
1. Go to your app store or https://www.bible.com/app and install on your device.
2. Set up a FREE account either in the app or on the website.
3. If you haven’t used this app before, spend some time getting to know all its features.
4. When you come on Sunday look under “More” and “Events” to find our service.
5. Make sure to click “save” when you get to the event so you will be able to access your notes later.
If you have any problems let a staff member or deacon know and they can point you in the direction of someone who can help.

HEARING ASSISTANCE
If you or someone you know needs to make use of this great tool in our worship service, here are some instructions.

1. Download the WaveCAST Audio Receiver application.
   Download for Apple phones
   Download for Google phones
2. At the worship service, connect to the “FBC-Guest” Wi-Fi network.
3. Next, open the WaveCAST app, and choose “FBC Service”
4. You should be connected! Just move the slider to adjust the volume.

YouVersion Study Guide

Printable Study Guide

Who Are You?

Will Mouat

1 Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand.
2 Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth.
3 For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God.
4 And when Christ, who is your life, is revealed to the whole world, you will share in all his glory.
5 So put to death the sinful, earthly things lurking within you. Have nothing to do with sexual immorality, impurity, lust, and evil desires. Don’t be greedy, for a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world.
6 Because of these sins, the anger of God is coming.
7 You used to do these things when your life was still part of this world.
8 But now is the time to get rid of anger, rage, malicious behavior, slander, and dirty language.
9 Don’t lie to each other, for you have stripped off your old sinful nature and all its wicked deeds.
10 Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like him.
11 In this new life, it doesn’t matter if you are a Jew or a Gentile, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbaric, uncivilized, slave, or free. Christ is all that matters, and he lives in all of us.
12 Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
13 Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.
14 Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony.
15 And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.
16 Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.
17 And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father.
Colossians 3:1-17 NLT

As we gather…

What does the passage say?

Key words/phrases?

Major theological terms?

Commands?

Promises?

Difficult words/phrases?

What does the passage mean?

Context? (never interpret less than a paragraph)

How would the original hearers receive this?

Key word definitions?

Parallel Biblical teachings?

Can you communicate the point of this passage in a simple phrase?

As we go…

What must I do in response?

How does this truth apply to my life? Personally?

As the church?

In my community?

What steps do I need to take to apply this?
(Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-based Goals)

What is a missional conversation nugget to discuss with family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, etc.?

To whom will I be accountable?
(reach out and ask… follow up)

The Christian life is designed to be transferred relationally and journeyed together.
“Rope in”– brother to brother and sister to sister – on a weekly basis so that together we can draw near to God and join him in his kingdom work.
This is an exploration – commit and prepare for a long and rewarding journey.

To continue the conversation, email Will Mouat:
mouatw@hotmail.com

Prayer Requests

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.

Give Online

Financial Information through February 28, 2022

June through February:
• Approved Budget $423,375 • Giving $383,874 • Expenses $388,198

February Only:
• Giving $38,787 • Expenses $34,715

Rick & Lisa Caynor

Live Global

Rick and Lisa Caynor work with National Partners in Eastern Europe and North Africa spreading the Gospel of Jesus and making disciples who make disciples.

Because some specific location information is protected, please subscribe to our Prayer Bulletin for more specific prayer requests. Click here to subscribe.

Would you like an insiders perspective from Europe? Join us on Sunday, March 27 at 11:00 AM for a Breakout Session in room 302 with the Missions Team, as we video chat with Rick and Lisa. 

Prayer Requests:

• Pray for Rick as he travels to see some of their National partners and help refugee families
• Pray for wisdom and strength for them and for their local partners as they prepare a creative arts and counseling center
• Praise that Ingrid and Bo, who came to Christ 3 years ago after 30 years entrenched in New Age, are now using their gifts and experience to share the Gospel

To make a one-time gift to their ministry, you may choose “Ministry of the Month” in the drop-down menu of the ChurchCenter app’s giving option or click here to give on our website.

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Welcome to Sunday Worship!

• Worship with us at 9:30 AM in the Auditorium for our Main Session

• Join us at 11:00 AM for our Breakout Sessions (in person only)

• Main Session will also be online via YouTube for those who wish to watch at home

• Click here for hearing assistance information

• Please check in – whether you are here in person or watching online – using the ChurchCenter app on your smartphone, or on the ChurchCenter online portal on a computer

SUNDAY

2Go Cafe Open @ 9:00 AM

KidsChurch
Nursery-3rd Grade @ 9:30 AM

Main Session @ 9:30 AM
In Person: Auditorium
or
Online: YouTube

Worship through Music ~ Pastor Brad Nelson
Worship through the Word ~ Rick Bruggeman
Take the Boat Out!

Breakout Sessions @ 11:00 AM

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2nd & 4th MONDAYS
MOPS @ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
moms of kids up to age 18

TUESDAY
Youth Group @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
with Pastor Isaac – MPR

WEDNESDAY
Awana @ 6:00 PM – 8:15 PM
kids clubs for ages 3 – 6th grade

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. You can pay in cash or by using a prepaid 2Go Café coffee card.

BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Join us after the Main Session:

•    Book of Genesis with Paul Eslinger – An interactive bible study for adults
– Meets in Room 303

•    Loving God with Your Mind with Pastor Isaac – Open to youth and adults
– Meets in the Youth Room (Room 201)

•    Read Scripture Together with The Bible Project Reading Plan – Discuss the weekly reading and encourage each other as we seek to become people of the Word. To join ChurchCenter app group, open the Church app and tap “more” and then “groups”. Sign up for this Breakout by clicking here. All are welcome to attend
– Meets in room 302

•    Crossing Cultures w/o Crossing Borders with Rick and Jo’ell Bruggeman, October Ministry of the Month – They are based in Salem, Oregon as missionaries involved with ABWE’s “EveryEthne” initiative, which seeks to help churches here in the USA. Come and learn all about them and their ministry, and different ways that you can support them. For some more info about the Bruggemans, check out the Weekly Bulletin’s “Ministry of the Month” section.
– 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

WELCOME KITS
Refugees and asylees often flee their homes at a moment’s notice. They arrive with few belongings and high hopes for the future. Arriving in a new place can also be unsettling for kids. Welcome Kits provide the basic household items people need as they begin a new journey in our community. Also, a kit of craft supplies can help kids feel welcome and wanted in their new community. For more information, visit: https://worldrelief.org/tricities/our-work/afghan-allies/

BUILD A KIT IN THREE EASY STEPS
1. Collect the items (new items only, please).
2. Include a welcome note for a family or for kids (depending on the type of kit you are building).
3. Deliver kits to FBC Richland: 1107 Wright Ave., Richland, WA 99354

Click here to view the flyer of suggested items

TRUNK OR TREAT – CANDY DONATIONS TRUNK SIGNUPS

*** We will have a QUICK meeting at the end of our Main Session today! If you’re interested at all, please plan to attend this informational meeting!****

We are excited to offer our annual Trunk or Treat event to the community again this year! It will be Sunday, October 31, from 5:30 – 7:30/8:00 PM and we would love to have as many of our FBC Richland family participate as possible. To be successful, we need:

• First, foremost, and most importantly: TRUNKS with fun, happy, positive decorations (nothing scary, please) 😊!
• LOTS and LOTS of CANDY (we ran out last year and had to do an emergency run during the evening) 😮!
• Interactive games (we have some already made and are open to additions, by approval) 😉!
• Other things like food, music, fire pits, etc. (if you want to have it, please volunteer to take the lead on it) 😍!

MOPS AND MOMSnext
•    Next meeting: October 25
•    New! Moms of kids up to age 18 welcome!
•    Meets on Second and Fourth Monday evenings, 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

CONNECT CARDS
If you’re visiting or simply want to send a message to staff and pastors, fill out a connect card! You can find them by the Information Table, click the “connect” button on our home page, or click here.

YOUVERSION STUDY GUIDE
Access the sermon study guide on the Bible app! This will allow you to follow along with the message AND take and save your notes. We use the YouVersion Bible App which is FREE and available for iPhone/iPad, Android, and Kindle Fire devices.
Here’s what to do:
1. Go to your app store or https://www.bible.com/app and install on your device.
2. Set up a FREE account either in the app or on the website.
3. If you haven’t used this app before, spend some time getting to know all its features.
4. When you come on Sunday look under “More” and “Events” to find our service.
Alternatively, you can click on the “YouVersion Notes” link right here!
5. Make sure to click “save” when you get to the event so you will be able to access your notes later.
If you have any problems let a staff member or deacon know and they can point you in the direction of someone who can help.

HEARING ASSISTANCE
If you or someone you know needs to make use of this great tool in our worship service, here are some instructions.

1. Download the WaveCAST Audio Receiver application.
   Download for Apple phones
   Download for Google phones
2. At the worship service, connect to the “FBC-Guest” Wi-Fi network.
3. Next, open the WaveCAST app, and choose “FBC Service”
4. You should be connected! Just move the slider to adjust the volume.

YouVersion Study Guide

Take the Boat Out!

Rick Bruggeman

1 On one occasion, while the crowd was pressing in on him to hear the word of God, he was standing by the lake of Gennesaret,
2 and he saw two boats by the lake, but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets.
3 Getting into one of the boats, which was Simon’s, he asked him to put out a little from the land. And he sat down and taught the people from the boat.
4 And when he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.”
5 And Simon answered, “Master, we toiled all night and took nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets.”
6 And when they had done this, they enclosed a large number of fish, and their nets were breaking.
7 They signaled to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink.
8 But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord.”
9 For he and all who were with him were astonished at the catch of fish that they had taken,
10 and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men.”
11 And when they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed him.
Luke 5:1-11 ESV

Prayer Requests

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.

Give Online

Financial Information through September 30, 2021
Giving: $153,724 • Expenses: $175,564 • Approved Budget: $188,167

Rick and Jo’ell Bruggeman

ABWE: Salem, OR

Rick and Jo’ell are involved with ABWE’s “EveryEthne” initiative, which seeks to help churches here in the USA. Rick is the Coordinator of Western Region Hispanic Ministries. He is involved with raising up leaders to plant Hispanic churches and is also working with English-speaking churches that want to start a Hispanic ministry.

They will be joining us on October 17 in person for our Main Session and also for a Breakout Session. Please plan to attend so that you can learn more about their ministry.

To make a one-time gift to their ministry, you may choose “Ministry of the Month” in the drop-down menu of the ChurchCenter app’s giving option or click here to give on our website. If you would like to donate directly to their ministry, click here.

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Welcome to our Sunday Worship Service!

• Worship with us live in the Auditorium

• We are following CDC guidelines, masks are welcome

• Worship service will also be online via Facebook or YouTube for those who wish to watch at home

• If you have children attending KidZone, please pick them up promptly after the service

• Please check in – whether you are here in person or watching online – using the ChurchCenter app on your smartphone, or on the ChurchCenter online portal on a computer

SUNDAY

2Go Cafe Open @ 9:00 AM

KidZone Classes
Nursery-3rd Grade @ 9:30 AM
Please pick your child up promptly after the Worship Service.

Sunday Worship Service @ 9:30 AM
In Person in Auditorium
or
Online: YouTube or Facebook

Worship through Music ~ Pastor Brad Nelson
Worship through the Word ~ Dr. Paul Holritz
Why Train National Leaders?

Breakout Sessions @ 11:00 AM

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TUESDAY
Youth Group @ 6:00 PM
with Pastor Isaac – MPR
Youth Group ends at 7:30

TODAY:

2GO CAFE
Our coffee stand is open on Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM. Stop by and grab some coffee before the worship service begins. You can pay in cash or by using a prepaid 2Go Café coffee card. Proceeds from your purchase will go toward FBC missions.

BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Breakout sessions begin at 11:00. We hope you’ll join us after the service:

• Book of Titus with Paul Eslinger – An interactive bible study for adults
– Meets in Room 303

• Child Safety Training with Pastor Isaac – This session is for anyone helping as a volunteer in Children’s Ministries. If you are planning to help anywhere in Children’s Ministry, this training is required. Sign up here for this session.
– Meets in Room 302

• Guest Session with Paul Holritz – Join this session to hear more about the Holritzes’ ministry. All ages welcome.
– Meets in the MPR

GRACE KITCHEN LUNCH HELP
FBC Women: We have an opportunity to serve lunch at Grace Kitchen on June 24, 12:00-1:30. Serving lunch is a great way to learn about Grace Kitchen and the women they mentor. There are usually 2-5 FBC ladies who help each time, so it’s easy to put together a lunch to serve.

If you are interested and/or want some more information, please contact Melody Weissenberger at totsmel@gmail.com or 509.492.6353.

BREAKOUT SESSIONS COMING ON JUNE 20
New Breakout Sessions:

• Loving God with Your Mind – Pastor Isaac will be leading this session open to youth and adults.

• Women of the Word – The Lovely Library Ladies (Shelly Gilliland, Jen Frater, Tara Zacher, and Tami Montgomery) will be leading a Sunday morning breakout session starting June 20, and ending July 25. The topic will be a book discussion of Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin. Ladies of all age are welcome to attend and participate. There is a copy of Women of the Word in the church library, and it can be otherwise ordered from: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Crossway, Lifeway, and Christian Book Distributors, just to name a few. Click here to access a free study guide, as well. We hope you’ll join us!

• Life of Cephas – Pastor Tim will be leading this session about the life of Cephas, using a scriptural case study approach. This session will continue through July 25.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES UPDATE
Thanks to those who have volunteered to serve in our children’s ministries!
We are excited to announce that we will be able to provide nursery as well as a kids’ program during the Worship Service AND Breakout Sessions, beginning on June 20. In order to sustain this plan, we do still need more help. Click here to volunteer.

Please keep Children’s Ministries in your prayers as you consider serving in this highly impactful area.

SUMMER READING CAMP
Kids in grades K-5th grade will get to listen to a story and read aloud with a Reading Buddy each day. Sign up now as space is limited.

• Time: 1:00-2:00 pm, Monday through Thursday
• Dates: June 28 – July 29, except for the week of July 12-16
  (There will be no reading camp that week due to VBS)

Click here to sign up a child for the Summer Reading Camp

Click here to volunteer to help!

YOUVERSION STUDY GUIDE
We now have our sermon study guide on the Bible app! This will allow you to follow along with the message AND take and save your notes. We will be using the YouVersion Bible App which is FREE and available for iPhone/iPad, Android, and Kindle Fire devices.
Here’s what to do:
1. Go to your app store or https://www.bible.com/app and install on your device.
2. Set up a FREE account either in the app or on the website.
3. If you haven’t used this app before, spend some time getting to know all its features.
4. When you come on Sunday look under “More” and “Events” to find our service. Alternatively, you can click on the “YouVersion Notes” link right here!
5. Make sure to click “save” when you get to the event so you will be able to access your notes later.
If you have any problems let a staff member or deacon know and they can point you in the direction of someone who can help!
(If you would prefer a hard copy notes page, you may download one here, or they will also be available on the table as you enter the auditorium.)

HEARING ASSISTANCE
If you or someone you know needs to make use of this great tool in our worship service, here are some instructions.

1. Download the WaveCAST Audio Receiver application.
   Download for Apple phones
   Download for Google phones
2. At the worship service, connect to the “FBC-Guest” Wi-Fi network.
3. Next, open the WaveCAST app, and choose “FBC Service”
4. You should be connected! Just move the slider to adjust the volume.

YouVersion Study Guide

Printable Study Guide

Why Train National Leaders?

Dr. Paul Holritz

8 Paul entered the synagogue and spoke boldly over a period of three months, arguing and persuading them about the kingdom of God.
9 But when some became hardened and would not believe, slandering the Way in front of the crowd, he withdrew from them, taking the disciples, and conducted discussions every day in the lecture hall of Tyrannus.
10 This went on for two years, so that all the residents of Asia, both Jews and Greeks, heard the word of the Lord.
Acts 19:8-10 (CSB)

TRAINING NATIONAL LEADERS

Dr. Paul J. Holritz     Sunday, June 13, 2021  @FBC
Biblical Ministries Worldwide

TRAINING NATIONAL LEADERS
Dr. Paul J. Holritz Sunday, June 13, 2021 @FBC
Biblical Ministries Worldwide

I. Biblical Basis/Rationale

A. The Search: An Age-Old Dilemma Ezekiel 22:30; I Sam. 13:14; Esther 4:14

B. God’s Sovereign Plan and Control Psalm 75:6~7; Rom. 13:1

C. Christ’s Example in Leadership Selection and Development Luke 6:12

1. His prayerful selection and training of 12 men who later “turned the world upside
down.” Acts 17:6

2. His special focus upon Peter, James, and John.

3. His command to all disciples to make disciples Matthew 28:18~20

D. Paul’s Example in Leadership Selection and Development

1. Paul’s selection of young men to accompany him on his missionary journeys

2. Paul’s special focus upon Timothy and Titus

3. Paul’s mention of numerous helpers in his Epistles, (esp. Priscilla & Aquila Acts 17~18)

4. Paul’s command to reproduce teacher-leaders II Timothy 2:2

5. The School of Tyrannus Acts 19:9

a. Background Acts 16:6~7;

NO to Asia; GO to Europe

b. Results of Training Acts 19:10

II. Practical Basis/Rationale

A. Financial Advantages

1. Cost of training/sending a missionary

2. Cost of training a national

B. Linguistic Advantages

1. Language Learning Takes Time

2. Language Learning is Costly

3. Language Learning is Risky

C. Cultural Advantages: Culture is Made Up of:

D. Other Challenges/Advantages

1. Health Challenges

2. Furlough Challenges

3. Transition Challenges

E. Trends/tools affecting the Training of Nationals: Globalism and Technology

1. Speed and Cost of Travel (See Cost of Paul’s Travels below)

Journey | Distance (miles) | Travel Time (days) | Cost per Person (denarii)*
First | 1,581 mi~2497 km  | 53 237  | ~ $11,850
Second | 3,050 mi~4880 km | 100 314 | ~ $15.700
Third | 3,307 mi~4960 km | 92 481  | ~ $24.050
Rome | 2,344 mi~3750 km | 36 699 | ~ $34,950

https://www.openbible.info/blog/2012/07/calculating-the-time-and-cost-of-pauls-missionary-journeys/

2. Speed and Cost of Communication

3. Changing Political Landscape

4. Visa Challenges

III. Results Acts 19:10

Could Acts 19:10 be repeated today? YES! (Pastor J’s Story)

IV. Practical Application: How Can I Get Involved?

A. Intercession (PRAY)
B. Financial Partnership (GIVE) Scholarships, Translation
C. Global Missions Outreach (SEND)
D. Reach Your Own Asia! (GO) Evangelize, Disciple, Train and Send Your Own

Prayer Requests

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Financial Information through May 31, 2021
Giving: $498,376 • Expenses: $520,669 • Budget: $571,950

Paul and Kathy Holritz

Biblical Ministries Worldwide, on loan to the National Theological College & Graduate School

Dr. & Mrs. Paul Holritz have been involved in cross-cultural ministry since 1980. The Holritzes returned to the US in 1993 due to health reasons, but have continued to make use of their knowledge of foreign ministry here in the US. In 1996, Paul was asked to serve as an interpreter for the Olympic games in Atlanta.

From 1995 to 2009, Paul and Kathy were involved in recruiting and training North Americans for cross-cultural ministry. They have led teams of students, visited, preached, or lectured in over 50 countries around the world. Dr. Holritz has taught as both a full-time and adjunct professor on numerous college campuses in the United States and abroad. Currently they serve with Biblical Ministries Worldwide and are involved in training national pastors and leaders in many countries. Dr. Holritz is Vice President for Academics and Development at the National Theo-logical College & Graduate School, and his wife serves as the Director of Admissions.

Dr. Holritz earned his undergraduate degrees in business and education at Northern Illinois University. He holds a master’s degree in educational administration from Tennessee Temple University and a Ph.D. in Global Leadership from Regent University. Mrs. Holritz graduated with a BS degree in education from Tennessee Temple University and is a musician (pianist). They currently reside in Atlanta. The Holritzes have four sons and five grandchildren.

It may be of interest to the congregation that First Baptist is one of our longest supporting churches. We held our final meeting at First Baptist to raise support as church planters in December of 1981 just weeks before departing for the field!

Praises:

• Health: God has kept us Covid free. Kathy’s thyroid condition (Hashimoto’s) remains stable
• Provision: God is providing our personal support needs
• Meetings: Churches are inviting us again to share the ministry

Prayer Requests:

• Health: Protection as we speak in churches in Virginia, Oklahoma, Indiana, and Texas
• Provision: $2000 monthly support for East Africa
• Soon return to modular classes in all countries

To make a one-time gift (love offering) to the Holtritzes, you may choose “Ministry of the Month” in the drop-down menu of the ChurchCenter app’s giving option or click here to give on our website.

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Welcome to our Sunday Worship Service!

• Worship with us live in the Auditorium with distanced seating

• We will continue to adhere to safe social distancing practices and wear masks as required for in-person activities

• If you have children attending KidZone, please pick them up promptly after the service

• Worship service will also be available via Facebook or YouTube for those who wish to continue to watch at home

• Please check in – whether you are here in person or watching online – using the ChurchCenter app on your smartphone, or on the ChurchCenter online portal on a computer

SUNDAY

2Go Cafe Open @ 9:00 AM

KidZone Classes
Nursery-3rd Grade @ 9:30 AM
Please pick your child up promptly after the Worship Service.

Sunday Worship Service @ 9:30 AM
In Person in Auditorium
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or
Join us online on YouTube or Facebook

Worship through Music ~ Emma Watts
Worship through the Word ~ Chaplain Gil Alden, WSP
Clothed & Learned in Christ Jesus

Breakout Sessions @ 11:00 AM
Book of Titus with Paul Eslinger – Room 303/305
Modern Day Parables with Pastor Isaac – Room 302/304
Q/R and WSP update with Chaplain Gil Alden – MPR

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TUESDAY
YOUTH:IMPOSSIBLE
We invite all Middle and High School students to join us Tuesday, April 20th from 6:00 to 8:15 PM.
Our youth group is hosting Richland Baptist for this free event which takes place right here at FBC.
There will be games, snacks, and a message. It’s going to be a blast!

WEDNESDAY
Awana @ 6:30 PM
Open to students age 3-6th grade

TODAY:

2GO CAFE
Our coffee stand is open on Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM. Stop by and grab some coffee before the worship service begins. You can pay in cash or by using a prepaid 2Go Café coffee card. Proceeds from your purchase will go toward FBC missions.

BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Breakout sessions begin at 11:00. We hope you’ll join us after the service:
• Book of Titus with Paul Eslinger – An interactive bible study for adults
– Meets in Room 303/305
• Modern Day Parables with Pastor Isaac – This will be a fun breakout session based on conversation, and biblical examination of modern day sayings. Join us this week as we talk through and examine, “Life is ten percent what happens to you and ninety percent how you respond to it.”
– Meets in Room 302/304
• Q/R with Chaplain Gil Alden from Washington State Penitentiary, today’s guest speaker – he will also be sharing what God is doing in the ministry at WSP.
– Meets in the MPR

NEW! YOUVERSION SERMON NOTES
We have a new option that will allow you to follow along with the message take notes, AND save your notes. We will be using the YouVersion Bible App which is FREE and available for iPhone/iPad, Android, and Kindle Fire devices.
Here’s what to do:
1. Go to your app store or https://www.bible.com/app and install on your device.
2. Set up a FREE account either in the app or on the website.
3. If you haven’t used this app before, spend some time getting to know all its features.
4. When you come on Sunday look under “More” and “Events” to find our service. Alternatively, you can click on the “YouVersion Notes” link right here!
5. Make sure to click “save” when you get to the event so you will be able to access your notes later.
If you have any problems let a staff member or deacon know and they can point you in the direction of someone who can help!
(If you would prefer a hard copy notes page, you may download one here, or they will also be available on the table as you enter the auditorium.)

HEARING ASSISTANCE NOW AVAILABLE!
If you or someone you know needs to make use of this great tool in our worship service, here are some instructions.

1. Download the WaveCAST Audio Receiver application.
   Download for Apple phones
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2. At the worship service, connect to the “FBC-Guest” Wi-Fi network.
3. Next, open the WaveCAST app, and choose “FBC Service”
4. You should be connected! Just move the slider to adjust the volume.

MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS
If you are a mom of kids (from pregnancy) through age five, please join us for some adult conversation, coffee, creativity, and fellowship.

More details:
•    Meetings are on the second and fourth Mondays, September-May
•    6:30 PM in the MPR at FBC
•    Bring a friend or neighbor
•    See our Facebook page or the FBC MOPS page for more info

YouVersion Sermon Notes

Clothed & Learned in Christ Jesus

Chaplain Gil Alden

Clothed & Learned In Christ Jesus: Dynamics For Increased and Deeper Intimacy With My Lord

27 For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.
Galatians 3:27 (NASB)

20 But you did not learn Christ in this way,
Ephesians 4:20 (NASB)

Printable version of notes from Chaplain Alden

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Financial Information through March 31, 2021
Giving: $409,159 • Expenses: $417,513 • Budget: $476,625

Grace Kitchen

Amanda Lorraine, Founder & CEO

Grace Kitchen is a ministry that exists in order to empower and employ women out of poverty in the Tri-Cities area through the daily work of discipleship, friendship, job training, and employment. We seek to meet the needs of some of the most marginalized women in our city and proclaim the amazing news of our risen Savior. Through the production of our gourmet dried food products, catering, and eventually having a food truck and a retail store, we equip women in our city to become confident, self sufficient and Christ dependent. This ministry enables women to learn to work and eventually support themselves and their families apart from relying solely on government programs or destructive relationships.

Prayer Requests:

• Please pray for me as the director to steward the time I have well, and for wisdom from God to lead this organization with Christ-centered humility, boldness, and courage that only comes from the Lord.
• Pray for our protection as we are in a more dangerous area of our city, and it is all women in the building most of the time.
• Pray for Sue (Assistant director) as she works directly with the ladies assisting them with tutoring, computer skills, resumes, & discipling. This isn’t an easy job when you are working with women who have experienced a lot of trauma in their lives.
• Pray for our Thursday leadership team, that God would continue to give them wisdom and truth to speak as they walk alongside new women each week. We often see the effects of trauma, prostitution, and addiction, and we need the Holy Spirit to guide each of us as we seek to tenderly care for these women’s needs.
• Pray for the women currently enrolled in our program that they would see Jesus for who He really is and want to fully surrender their lives to Him.
• Pray for the women that God would provide housing, stability, and continued sobriety so they can be fully reunited with their children.
• Pray for these women that they would learn the truth of God’s word and find their hope and salvation in Christ alone through the numerous bible studies we teach weekly.

To make a one-time gift (love offering) to Grace Kitchen you may choose “Missionary of the Month” in the drop-down menu of the ChurchCenter app’s giving option. This option is also available online, here. Alternatively, you may visit their website to contribute directly to them.

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Latest Library Info

We hope y’all have had a chance to stop by the Library. We are still working on it, and have plans for cataloguing and creating a new checkout system, and even a sign for our window. But in the meantime, as we go about our work there, we hope you will feel free to take a look at the books and resources we have available.

Stay tuned for our next book recommendations, coming soon. Make sure to come and visit church library and look around again and see what’s new. If you have any questions, you can always send us an email!

~The Lovely Library Ladies
Jen, Shelly, Tami, and Tara