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Weekly Connections: Updated 2-9-23
Weekly Connections: Updated 2-9-23
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 302. 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 – 2/11
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, February 11 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 Tri-City Union Gospel Mission.
KIDZONE – 9:30 AM SUNDAY
KidZone for Grades K thru 6 is in the MPR and care for ages 0 thru 4 is in the nursery area. Check your child (and yourself!) in and then join us for the Main Session!
BREAKOUT SESSIONS – 11 AM SUNDAY
• Book of Genesis
with Paul Eslinger – An interactive bible study, open to youth and adults
– Meets in Room 303
• Questions About Life: How to Read the Bible
with Alan Zacher – Looking to God together for real, practical answers to tough questions. Open to youth and adults
– Meets in Room 302
• Living a Life of True Worship for ladies
with Stacy Mouat – Please click here for a study description, book info, and to join the Breakout Session Group. In this 40 minute-per-session Bible study we will investigate powerful Biblical truth on the important issue of worshiping a holy God. Each lesson is designed to draw you into God’s Word through basic inductive Bible study. No homework is required, so everyone in the group can work through the lesson together at the same time. Open to ladies age 16 and older
– Meets in Room 307
• Kinsman Redeemer
with Will Mouat – How does the book of Leviticus tie into the book of Ruth and ultimately connect to Jesus? Come join us for a three week study on a beautiful principle and responsibility God laid out at the beginning of the nation of Israel, how He demonstrated it in the time of the Judges, and how it finds its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus – and the impact that has for us today. Open to youth and adults
– Meets in Room 101
BREAKOUT SESSIONS FOR KIDS
• Ages 0 thru 4 in Room 310
• Grades K thru 6 in MPR
MEN’S PRAYER OPPORTUNITY – 5 PM
The Sunday evening Men’s Life Group is taking a break until February 19, but we are still offering a prayer opportunity for those who would like to attend. We meet on Sundays at 5 PM in room 303. We will meet for about half an hour.
MEN’S 4 to 5 LIFE GROUP – STARTS SUNDAY 2/19
Mark your calendars for February 19 when we will be starting up the Men’s Life Group, with a new meeting time of 4:00- 5:00 PM. Grab an invite card from the Connect Table and plan to bring someone! We will meet in the MPR.
MOPS – 1/23
• Monday, February 13, 2023
• Second and Fourth Monday evenings, 6:30-8:30 PM
• Fun extra activities throughout the year
• Moms of kids up to age 18 welcome
• Meets at FBC in the MPR (childcare available upon request)
Questions? Send an email to Melany Bickford
Learn more about MOPS and MOMSnext
Follow our MOPS group on Facebook
More info on the App: Home>Connect>Events or click here
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)
So far we have received:
• 86 little kid sizes
• 38 big kid sizes
Questions? Contact Kary Ferguson: kferguson1970@outlook.com
CHILDREN’S JOB POSTING
We are excited to announce that we have posted a job opening for a part-time Children’s Ministry Director position. We would love for you to pass this information along to anyone you know who may be interested. More information, the full posting, and contact information is available on our Web site at https://fbcrichland.net/jobs/. You can also find the post on the FBC Richland Facebook page that you can share. Please continue praying with us that God would give us discernment as we seek the person He has already selected for this exciting and vital ministry role.
If you have questions, please contact Brad at b.nelson@fbcrichland.net
LIBRARY BOOK CLUB – SATURDAY 2/25
The FBC Library, The Cross Reference, has a Book Club – and it is 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 fabulous time of sharing and fellowship!
The Cross Reference Book Club book for February: My Body is Not a Prayer Request by Amy Kenny.
From the back cover:
Much of the church has forgotten that we worship a disabled God whose wounds survived resurrection, says Amy Kenny. It is time for the church to start treating disabled people as full members of the body of Christ who have much more to offer than a miraculous cure narrative and to learn from their embodied experiences.
Written by a disabled Christian, this book shows that the church is missing out on the prophetic witness and blessing of disability. Kenny reflects on her experiences inside the church to expose unintentional ableism and cast a new vision for Christian communities to engage disability justice. She shows that until we cultivate church spaces where people with disabilities can fully belong, flourish, and lead, we are not valuing the diverse members of the body of Christ.
Get the book here at this Amazon link
We look forward to hearing what you learned from reading this book at our next meeting on Saturday, February 25 at 9:30 AM at the Frater Library. Join the group and RSVP so that we know you’re participating. You can join the Book Club Group and RSVP in the App: Home>Connect>Groups or click here.
Looking for additional book recommendations? Check out this book list. It will keep growing through the months as we find more to add to it. We are also working on a list of coming Book Club books for the year, so keep an eye out for that in coming weeks!
We’re excited to see you at the next Cross Reference Book Club.
MEMBERSHIP WORKSHOP – 2/26
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.
Sunday, February 26, 5:30-8:00 PM.
Dinner will be provided.
You may access the Membership Workshop Booklet on the Resources page on our website (click here)! Just click on “Studies”, and then the “Membership Workshop” icon to download the file.
Sunday Welcome
Welcome to Sunday Worship!
- 9:30 AM Main Session – live in the Auditorium or view the simulcast in Room 106C (Parents’ Lounge)
- 9:30 AM KidZone – Nursery and KidZone available for ages 0 – 6th grade
- Main Session will also be available on YouTube for those who wish to watch online
- Breakout Sessions begin at 11:00 AM, locations vary – see slides at the Connect monitor for info
- View the Ministry of the Month information on the Missions 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 February 12
SUNDAY
2Go Cafe Open @ 9:00 AM
Main Session @ 9:30 AM
KidZone @ 9:30 AM
(Ages 0 thru 4 – Nursery; Grades K thru 6 – MPR)
In Person @ FBC: Auditorium & Simulcast in Room 106C (Parents’ Lounge)
or
Online Livestream: YouTube
Worship through Music ~ Pastor Brad Nelson
Worship through the Word ~ Pastor Tim Walker
Humanity New (Week Eighteen)
Breakout Sessions @ 11:00 AM
Book of Genesis – Room 303
Questions About Life: How to Read the Bible – Room 302
Living a Life of True Worship – Room 307
Kinsman Redeemer – Room 101
Men’s Prayer Opportunity @ 5:00 PM
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MONDAY
MOPS & MOMSnext @ 6:30 PM
(Meets 2nd & 4th Mondays)
Moms of kids up to age 18
TUESDAY
Youth Group @ 6:00 PM
Grades 7–12
WEDNESDAY
Awana @ 6:30 PM
Kids clubs for age 3–6th grade
FRIDAY
EX^LT @ 6:30 PM
H.S. Seniors – Young Adults
Song Lyrics 2-12-23
Today’s Songs 2-12-23
Click here for printer-friendly lyrics
God With Us
Here Again
Mighty To Save
I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever
God With Us
Verse 1
Who are we
That You would be mindful of us
What do You see
That’s worth looking our way
Verse 2
We are free
In ways that we never should be
Sweet release
From the grip of these chains
Pre-Chorus
Like hinges straining from the weight
My heart no longer can keep from singing
Chorus
All that is within me cries
For You alone be glorified
Emmanuel
God with us
My heart sings a brand new song
The debt is paid these chains are gone
Emmanuel
God with us
Verse 3
Lord You know
Our hearts don’t deserve Your glory
Still You show
A love we cannot afford
Bridge
Such a tiny offering compared to Calvary
Nevertheless we lay it at Your feet
Here Again
Verse 1
Can’t go back to the beginning
Can’t control what tomorrow will bring
But I know here in the middle
Is the place where you promise to be
Chorus
I’m not enough unless you come
Will you meet me here again
‘Cause all I want is all you are
Will you meet me here again
Verse 2
As I walk now through the valley
Let your love rise above every fear
Like the sun shaping the shadow
In my weakness your glory appears
Bridge
Not for a minute was I forsaken
The Lord is in this place
The Lord is in this place
Come Holy Spirit dry bones awaken
The Lord is in this place
The Lord is in this place
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
I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever
Verse 1
Over the mountains and the sea
Your river runs with love for me
And I will open up my heart
And let the Healer set me free
I’m happy to be in the truth
And I will daily lift my hands
For I will always sing
Of when Your love came down yeah
Chorus
I could sing of Your love forever
I could sing of Your love forever
I could sing of Your love forever
I could sing of Your love forever
Bridge
Oh I feel like dancing
It’s foolishness I know
But when the world has seen the light
They will dance with joy like we’re dancing now
Sermon Study Guide
Colossians-Philemon Resource Guide
More Colossians Resources
Memorized Reading Resources
Study Guide Download
Humanity New (Week Eighteen)
Pastor Tim Walker
Today’s scriptures and interactive notes: YouVersion Study Guide
Resources referred to in today’s message:
Constant in Prayer Bookmark
Pray for our Church & Church Leaders Bookmark
Witness Bookmark
Spiritual Warfare Reference
To continue the conversation, email Pastor Tim: t.walker@fbcrichland.net
Prayer & Giving
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Prayer Requests are posted in the ChurchCenter app under ‘Pray’.
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 January 31, 2023
January 2023 Only
• Approved Budget Plan $46,399 • Giving $31,959 • Expenses $42,744 •
June 2022 through January 2023
• Approved Budget Plan $371,190 • Giving $293,929 • Expenses $296,156 •