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Weekly Connections: Updated 8-10-23
Weekly Connections: Updated 8-10-23
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!
MEN’S BREAKFAST – 8/12
Did you know that one of the Old Testament prophets told the king of Judah, “don’t sweat it, I have lots of money”? Come hear more on Saturday, when Mark Palmer will be sharing a short devotion. Please join us!
If you are a man of middle school age or older, you’re invited to breakfast every 2nd Saturday of the month. Mark your calendar for our next gathering, which is THIS Saturday, August 12 at 8:00 AM in the MPR. Food will be provided, so come and eat and enjoy some great fellowship.
If you have any questions, email Dave Neumayer or fbc@fbcrichland.net.
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 Grace Kitchen.
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
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!
SENIOR FUN, FOOD, FELLOWSHIP – 8/15
• 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
• Third Tuesday of the month in the MPR
• Seniors – men and women welcome
• Fun, food, fellowship, games, hymn singing
• Invite your friends
• Food provided – cash donations accepted, but not required
Join us this month on Tuesday, August 15.
Sign up in the app! Home> Connect> Events or click here to sign up!
Didn’t sign up? Come anyway!
Questions? Contact Merry Collop: 509.531.6881
END OF SUMMER FELLOWSHIP – 8/19
FBC Richland is pleased to host an End of Summer Fellowship on Saturday, August 19, from 5:00 – 8:30 PM in the FBC parking lot.
This back-to-school community outreach event, sponsored by New Beginning Christian Community Church of Pasco, will offer music, food, and games, as well as booths for face painting, prayer, haircuts, and more.
Organizers would also like to give out school supplies for families in need.
If you would like to donate school supplies for this outreach event, contact Travis Ruska 509.282.2548.
MEMBERSHIP WORKSHOP – 8/20
Who is the church? What is the purpose of the church? Why join the church? How do I join the church? This evening of connection and discussion will answer these questions and more. Come explore church membership and its connection to ministry at FBC Richland.
Join us on Sunday, August 20, 5:30-8:00 PM. Dinner will be provided. Please sign up here so that we prepare enough food!
To prepare for the Workshop, take a look at the “pre-read” section of the Membership Workshop Booklet! You may access the booklet on the Downloads page on our website (click here)! Click on “Studies”, and then the “Membership Workshop” icon to download the file.
CROSS REFERENCE BOOK CLUB – 8/26
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 August: Maybe You Should Talk To Someone by Lori Gottlieb
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone is revolutionary in its candor, offering a deeply personal yet universal tour of our hearts and minds and providing the rarest of gifts: a boldly revealing portrait of what it means to be human, and a disarmingly funny and illuminating account of our own mysterious lives and our power to transform them.
We look forward to hearing what you learned from reading this book at our next meeting on Saturday, August 26 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!
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 and/or your own lunch beverages
• Non-perishable picnic food to share (cookies, chips, watermelon, etc.)
We will provide hot dogs, buns, and condiments 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.
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.
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:
• 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? 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!
- 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
- 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 13
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 ~ Alan Zacher
How Do We…? Go Be the Church!
Breakout Sessions @ 11:00 AM
Book of Genesis – Room 303
Questions About Life – Room 101
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
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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 8-13-23
Today’s Songs 8-13-23
Click here for printer-friendly lyrics
Blessed Be Your Name
Heart Of Worship
Build My Life
You Are My King (Amazing Love)
Blessed Be Your Name
Verse 1
Blessed be Your name
In the land that is plentiful
Where Your streams of abundance flow
Blessed be Your name
Verse 2
Blessed be Your name
When I’m found in the desert place
Though I walk through the wilderness
Blessed be Your name
Pre-Chorus
Ev’ry blessing You pour out I’ll
Turn back to praise
When the darkness closes in Lord
Still I will say
Chorus
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your glorious name
Verse 3
Blessed be Your name
When the sun’s shining down on me
When the world’s all as it should be
Blessed be Your name
Verse 4
Blessed be Your name
On the road marked with suffering
Though there’s pain in the offering
Blessed be Your name
Bridge
You give and take away
You give and take away
My heart will choose to say
Lord blessed be Your name
Heart Of Worship
Verse 1
When the music fades
All is stripped away
And I simply come
Longing just to bring
Something that’s of worth
That will bless Your heart
Pre-Chorus
I’ll bring You more than a song
For a song in itself
Is not what You have required
You search much deeper within
Through the way things appear
You’re looking into my heart
Chorus
I’m coming back to the heart of worship
And it’s all about You all about You Jesus
I’m sorry Lord for the thing I’ve made it
When it’s all about You
All about You Jesus
Verse 2
King of endless worth
No one could express
How much You deserve
Though I’m weak and poor
All I have is Yours
Ev’ry single breath
Build My Life
Verse 1
Worthy of ev’ry song we could ever sing
Worthy of all the praise
We could ever bring
Worthy of ev’ry breath
We could ever breathe
We live for You
Verse 2
Jesus the name above ev’ry other name
Jesus the only one who could ever save
Worthy of ev’ry breath
We could ever breathe
We live for You
We live for You
Chorus
Holy there is no one like You
There is none beside You
Open up my eyes in wonder and show me who You are
And fill me with Your heart
And lead me in Your love
To those around me
Bridge
I will build my life upon Your love
It is a firm foundation
I will put my trust in You alone
And I will not be shaken
You Are My King (Amazing Love)
Verse
I’m forgiven
Because You were forsaken
I’m accepted
You were condemned
I’m alive and well
Your Spirit is within me
Because You died
And rose again
Chorus
Amazing love
How can it be
That You my King
Would die for me
Amazing love
I know it’s true
It’s my joy to honor You
In all I do I honor You
Ending
You are my King
You are my King
Jesus You are my King
Jesus You are my King
Sermon Study Guide
How Do We…? Go Be the Church!
Alan Zacher
Today’s scriptures and interactive notes: YouVersion Study Guide
Prayer & Giving
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Financial Information through July 31, 2023
July 2023
• Giving $39,499 • Expenses $40,789 •