Humanity New (Week Twenty)

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Weekly Connections: Updated 2-23-23

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!

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.

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.

Come join us whether you’ve read the book or not – we welcome all discussion. We’re excited to see you!

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

• Women’s Ministry Discussion Workshop

– Join this Breakout for a discussion about a new direction for Women’s Ministry. We would love your insight, suggestions, and thoughts about Women’s Ministry here at FBC.

– Meets in Room 101

• Ambassadors in Mexico Team Meeting

with Greg Frater – The purpose of this Breakout is to get the team ready to cross over the border to another country, to prepare them for the work we will be doing while there, and to work together as a team now to raise funds and plan the details of the trip. Open to AIM team members and anyone interested in going on the Mexico trip in June

– Meets in Room 209

BREAKOUT SESSIONS FOR KIDS

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

MEN’S 4 to 5 LIFE GROUP – 4:00 PM SUNDAY

Come join the Men’s Life 4 to 5 Group! We will meet from 4:00- 5:00 PM. Grab an invite card from the Connect Table and plan to bring someone! We will meet in the MPR.

MEMBERSHIP WORKSHOP – 5:30 PM SUNDAY

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.

TODAY! Sunday, February 26, 5:30-8:00 PM. Dinner will be provided.
Please sign up in the Church app. Home > Connect > Events or click here.

You may access the Membership Workshop Booklet on the Resources page on our website (click here)! Click on “Studies”, and then the “Membership Workshop” icon to download the file.

MOPS – 2-27

• Monday, February 27, 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:
• 95 little kid sizes
• 40 big kid sizes

Questions? Contact Kary Ferguson: kferguson1970@outlook.com

ELDER & DEACON NOMINATIONS

We are now accepting Elder and Deacon Nominations.
Please submit names as possible nominees for a role on the elder council or deacon board before Sunday, March 19.
Contact an elder with your nomination suggestion: Pastor Tim, Pastor Brad, Will Mouat, Steve Weissenberger, or Alan Zacher
To view some information about the respective roles of elders and deacons, grab a handout from the Information Table, or view and download it here.

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

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 26

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 Twenty)

Breakout Sessions @ 11:00 AM
Book of Genesis – Room 303
Questions About Life: How to Read the Bible – Room 302
Women’s Ministry Discussion Workshop – Room 101
Ambassadors in Mexico (AIM) Team Meeting – Room 209

Men’s 4 to 5 Life Group @ 4:00 PM

Membership Workshop @ 5:30 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 2-26-23

Today’s Songs 2-26-23

Click here for printer-friendly lyrics

Your Grace Is Enough
Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)
Healer
My Redeemer Lives

Your Grace Is Enough

Verse 1

Great is Your faithfulness O God
You wrestle with the sinner’s restless heart
You lead us by still waters into mercy
And nothing can keep us apart

Pre-Chorus

(So) remember Your people
Remember Your children
Remember Your promise O God

Chorus 1

Your grace is enough
Your grace is enough
Your grace is enough for me

Verse 2

Great is Your love and justice God of Jacob
You use the weak to lead the strong
You lead us in the song of Your salvation
And all Your people sing along

Chorus 2

Yeah Your grace is enough
Heaven reaches out to us
Your grace is enough for me
God I sing Your grace is enough
I’m covered in Your love
Your grace is enough for me for me

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Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)

Verse 1

Amazing grace how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost but now I’m found
Was blind but now I see

Verse 2

‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
And grace my fears relieved
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed

Chorus

My chains are gone I’ve been set free
My God my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy rains
Unending love amazing grace

Verse 3

The Lord has promised good to me
His word my hope secures
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures

Verse 4

The earth shall soon dissolve like snow
The sun forbear to shine
But God who called me here below
Will be forever mine
Will be forever mine
You are forever mine

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Healer

Verse 1

You said if we believe
Then greater things would come
So pour Your Spirit out
Like a river like a flood

Deliver every heart
Body soul and mind
All the darkness bows
Before the feet of Christ

Chorus

The Healer’s in this place
The Healer’s in this place
Jesus You are moving in our praise

There’s freedom in Your name
There’s freedom in Your name
Jesus You are Healer in this place

Verse 2

You said if we believe
We would see Your kingdom come
So pour Your Spirit out
Come and let Your will be done

You’ve defeated death
And You remain our living hope
We believe Your Word
You’re the God of miracles

Bridge

Let the blind see all Your glory
Let the dead rise testifying
There is power in the mighty name of Jesus
Let the mourning turn to dancing
Fear is silenced in our praising
There is power in the mighty name of Jesus

Ending

There is power in the mighty name of Jesus
There is power in the mighty name of Jesus
There is power in the mighty name of Jesus

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My Redeemer Lives

Verse

I know He rescued my soul
His blood has covered my sin
I believe I believe
My shame He’s taken away
My pain is healed in His name
I believe I believe

Pre-Chorus

I’ll raise a banner
‘Cause my Lord has conquered the grave

Chorus

My Redeemer lives
My Redeemer lives
My Redeemer lives
My Redeemer lives

Bridge

You lift my burdens
I’ll rise with You
I’m dancing on this mountaintop
To see Your kingdom come

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