Greater Works: Week Two
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Printable Study Guide and further resources are in Weekly Connections Sermon Study Guide below
Weekly Connections: Updated 9-21-23
Weekly Connections: Updated 9-21-23
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 Alan Zacher – Looking to God together for real, practical answers to tough questions. Open to youth and adults
– Meets in Room 101
with Stacy Mouat – come Engage in God’s Word through this 8-week study of Ruth and Esther. 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. The book is linked here: Engaging God’s Word: Ruth and Esther
For further summary of the studies and to sign up, visit the Church App: Home> Connect> Events or click here.
Open to ladies 16 and up
-Meets in Room 307
FBC KIDS BREAKOUT SESSIONS
(Kids can remain in classes from the 9:30 hour)
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!
TRUNK OR TREAT 2023
Come join us for FBC’s annual Trunk or Treat! This event is FREE to the public with the exception of purchasing from local vendors if you choose. Children, families, and friends of all ages are welcome! We will have:
~ Dozens of fun decorated trunks to walk through (and collect lots of candy!)
~ Bounce houses and carnival games
~ Free refreshments
~ Food trucks serving several dinner options
~ Live music
~ Photobooth
~ Coffee bar
~ Ice cream
~ Face painting
Throw on your costume and grab a friend to bring along. We can’t wait to see you there!
TRUNK OR TREAT HELP NEEDED!
Trunk or Treat planning is underway and we need people! Here are some ways you can be a part of this fabulous community event:
Decorate a trunk and give out candy
Be on a specific team (see above!)
Serve refreshments
For info about teams that are available to work on, or to confirm that you’ll decorate a trunk, please contact Emma or Braydyn!
If you aren’t available to help with the event, please pray for the event planning as well as consider donating candy! We will need lots of candy for our trunks. Donations will be accepted starting soon – look for a drop box in the foyer. Thanks!
Email the Trunk or Treat Champions:
emmaaabrianne@gmail.com
braydyn@live.com
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
BLOOD DRIVE – 9/29
We are hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive sponsored by Oasis Physical Therapy. Join this blood drive on Friday, September 29, from 10 AM to 3 PM in the MPR.
You may click here to register online for a time to donate. Donating blood is safe, quick and easy, and you can save up to 3 lives with just 1 blood donation! Giving blood saves 4.5 million lives each year in the US, yet fewer than 1 out of 10 people in the US donate.
Let’s roll up our sleeves and do our part!
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
CROSS REFERENCE BOOK CLUB – 9/30
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 September: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson‘s classic Gothic novella, originally published in 1886. The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is about a London lawyer named Gabriel John Utterson who investigates strange occurrences between his old friend, Dr. Henry Jekyll and the evil Mr. Edward Hyde. Although the book had initially been published as a “shilling shocker,” The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde was an immediate success and became one of Stevenson’s best-selling works.
Grab the book on Amazon at this link
Find the audiobook on Audible at this link
This month we will also briefly review the August book: Maybe You Should Talk To Someone, so if you read that book, please bring it and your thoughts on it. If you didn’t read it, that’s ok! It’s always fun to hear others’ insights!
We look forward to hearing what you learned from your reading at our next meeting on Saturday, September 30 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!
AWANA – WEDNESDAYS
AWANA began last week and had a great turnout! They meet every Wednesday at 6:30 PM.
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
To make our Awana ministry successful we need lots of volunteers. Sign up to volunteer in the ChurchCenter app: Home> Connect> Events or click here. Email Diana Crowell with any questions or for more information.
MOPS – 2nd & 4th WEDNESDAYS
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!
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 24
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 ~ Pastor Brad Nelson
Worship through the Word ~ Pastor Tim Walker
Greater Works: Week Two
Breakout Sessions @ 11:00 AM
Book of Genesis – Room 303
Questions About Life – Room 101
Engaging God’s Word: Ruth and Esther for Ladies – Room 307
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
WEDNESDAY
Awana @ 6:30 PM
Kids clubs for age 3–6th grade
MOPS @ 6:30 – 8:00 PM, 2nd & 4th Wednesdays
Mothers of Preschoolers
Room 101
FRIDAY
EX^LT @ 6:30 PM
H.S. Seniors – Young Adults
Song Lyrics 9-24-23
Today’s Songs 9-24-23
Click here for printer-friendly lyrics
Open The Eyes Of My Heart
O Come To The Altar
Revelation Song
Mighty To Save
Open The Eyes Of My Heart
Chorus
Open the eyes of my heart Lord
Open the eyes of my heart
I want to see You
I want to see You
Verse
To see You high and lifted up
Shining in the light of Your glory
Pour out Your power and love
As we sing holy holy holy
Bridge
Holy holy holy
Holy holy holy
Holy holy holy
I want to see You
O Come To The Altar
Verse 1
Are you hurting and broken within
Overwhelmed by the weight of your sin
Jesus is calling
Have you come to the end of yourself
Do you thirst for a drink from the well
Jesus is calling
Chorus
O come to the altar
The Father’s arms are open wide
Forgiveness was bought with
The precious blood of Jesus Christ
Verse 2
Leave behind your regrets and mistakes
Come today there’s no reason to wait
Jesus is calling
Bring your sorrows and trade them for joy
From the ashes a new life is born
Jesus is calling
Bridge
Oh what a Savior
Isn’t he wonderful
Sing alleluia Christ is risen
Bow down before him
For he is Lord of all
Sing alleluia Christ is risen
Revelation Song
Verse 1
Worthy is the Lamb Who was slain
Holy holy is He
Sing a new song to Him Who sits on
Heaven’s mercy seat
Chorus
Holy holy holy
Is the Lord God Almighty
Who was and is and is to come
With all creation I sing
Praise to the King of kings
You are my ev’rything
And I will adore You
Verse 2
Clothed in rainbows of living color
Flashes of lightning rolls of thunder
Blessing and honor strength and glory
And power be to You the only wise King
Verse 3
Filled with wonder awestruck wonder
At the mention of Your name
Jesus Your name is power breath and living water
Such a marv’lous mystery yeah
Mighty To Save
Verse 1
Ev’ryone needs compassion
Love that’s never failing
Let mercy fall on me
Ev’ryone needs forgiveness
The kindness of a Saviour
The hope of nations
Chorus
Saviour He can move the mountains
My God is mighty to save
He is mighty to save
Forever Author of salvation
He rose and conquered the grave
Jesus conquered the grave
Verse 2
So take me as You find me
All my fears and failures
Fill my life again
I give my life to follow
Ev’rything I believe in
Now I surrender
Bridge
Shine your light and let the whole world see
We’re singing
For the glory of the risen King
Jesus
Shine your light and let the whole world see
We’re singing
For the glory of the risen King
Sermon Study Guide
Greater Works: Week Two
Pastor Tim Walker
Today’s scriptures and interactive notes: YouVersion Study Guide
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August 2023
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