EX^LT

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!

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 the FBC Deacon Assistance Fund.

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

• 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 up
– Meets in Room 307

• 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 209

• Ministry of the Month Update
with the Missions Team – Join this Breakout for an update about January’s Ministry of the Month. For more info on this ministry, see the TV monitor on the Missions Wall by the main office, and then join this breakout for a personal update! Open to youth and adults
– Meets in Room 302

BREAKOUT SESSIONS FOR KIDS

•  Ages 0 thru 4 in Room 310
•  Grades K thru 6 in MPR

MEN’S PRAYER OPPORTUNITY – 5 PM SUNDAY

The Sunday evening Men’s Accountability Group is taking a break, but we are still offering a prayer opportunity for those who would like to attend. We still meet on Sundays at 5 PM in room 303. We will meet for about half an hour.

MOPS – 1/9

•    Monday, January 9, 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

CONNECT NIGHT – 1/22

Join our next Connect Night on Sunday, January 22, from 6:00-7:30 PM. Come hang out, eat, and connect!

• 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 our ongoing opportunities for fellowship and ministry
• How to navigate the resources we offer
• The path to membership

Come learn more about us, ask questions, get to know others in our church family and have some dessert, too.
Sign up in the ChurchCenter 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 two sets of double glass doors.
Our collection goal:
• 100 little kid sizes (11-3)
• 200 big kid sizes (3-5)

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 – 1/28

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 January: On Reading Well: Finding the Good Life Through Great Books. Acclaimed author Karen Swallow Prior takes us on a guided tour through works of great literature, helping us learn to love life, literature, and God through our encounters with great writing.

From the Amazon page: “Reading great literature well has the power to cultivate virtue, says acclaimed author Karen Swallow Prior. In this book, she takes readers on a guided tour through works of great literature both ancient and modern, exploring twelve virtues that philosophers and theologians throughout history have identified as most essential for good character and the good life.”
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, January 28 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’re excited to see you at the next Cross Reference Book Club!

MEN’S RETREAT – 2/3

Men of all ages, you are invited to this Men’s retreat coming up on February 3-4 at Camp Touchet. The speaker is our own Pastor Tim Walker. We want you to save the date and we will share more information as we get it! Check the ChurchCenter App event page for more information including location and how to get there, the cost of the retreat, what to pack, and more. In the app, tap Home> Connect> Events or click here.

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
• 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

Week Beginning January 8

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 ~ Rachel Montgomery
Worship through the Word ~ Pastor Tim Walker
Humanity New (Week Fourteen)

Breakout Sessions @ 11:00 AM
Book of Genesis – Room 303
Questions About Life: How to Read the Bible – Room 209
Living a Life of True Worship – Room 307
Ministry of the Month – Room 302

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

Colossians-Philemon Resource Guide
More Colossians Resources
Memorized Reading Resources
Printable Study Guide

Humanity New (Week Fourteen)

Pastor Tim Walker

For today’s scriptures and interactive notes, click here: YouVersion Study Guide

To continue the conversation, email Pastor Tim: t.walker@fbcrichland.net

Click below to submit a prayer request.
Prayer Requests are posted in the ChurchCenter app under ‘Pray’.

Prayer Requests

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Financial Information through November 30, 2022

• Planned Budget $278,018 • Giving $223,281 • Expenses $219,021 •