Shoulder 2 Shoulder (Week Eighteen)

VBS DECORATION!

VBS setup and decoration has started this week and we need helpers! No special creative talent is needed, just willing hands and feet. We are excited to get everything going for all the fun that will be starting on July 10. Diana Crowell and Sheila Zilch will be here on selected days to give directions about what to do.
Listed below are the dates, along with the name of the person you’ll be looking for when you show up at the church building.
• Thursday, 6/29 – 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Sheila)
• Friday, 6/30 – 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Diana)
• Saturday, 7/1 – 10:00 AM – ? (Diana)
• Wednesday, 7/5 – 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Diana)
• Thursday, 7/6 – 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM (Diana)
• Friday, 7/7 – 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Diana)
• Saturday, 7/8 – 10:00 AM – ? (Diana)
• Sunday, 7/9 – after the VBS meeting until ready for Monday! (Diana)
If you have any questions, please email Diana at vbs@fbcrichland.net.

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!

Heads up: There will be NO EX^LT on Friday, July 7. Mark your calendar!

CROSS REFERENCE BOOK CLUB – 7/1

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 fabulous time of sharing and fellowship!

The Cross Reference Book Club book for June: Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman
~Brief overview~
Amusing Ourselves to Death
What happens when media and politics become forms of entertainment? As our world begins to look more and more like Orwell’s 1984, Neil’s Postman’s essential guide to the modern media is more relevant than ever.
Originally published in 1985, Neil Postman’s groundbreaking polemic about the corrosive effects of television on our politics and public discourse has been hailed as a twenty-first-century book published in the twentieth century. Now, with television joined by more sophisticated electronic media—from the Internet to cell phones to DVDs—it has taken on even greater significance. Amusing Ourselves to Death is a prophetic look at what happens when politics, journalism, education, and even religion become subject to the demands of entertainment. It is also a blueprint for regaining control of our media, so that they can serve our highest goals.

View/purchase the book on Amazon here.

We look forward to hearing what you learned from reading this book at our next meeting on Saturday, July 1 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 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 Young Life TriCities.

FBC KIDS – 9:30 AM SUNDAY

FBC Kids is our Sunday morning program for children ages 0–6th grade. 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 to all 9:30 classes 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 new signs! There will be a single check-in station where you can conveniently complete the check-in process for your child and your whole family.

• Grades 4, 5, & 6 participate in the Main Session and have their own grade-level materials. If your older kiddo hasn’t gotten an FBC Kids 4-5-6 Grade binder yet, they can grab theirs from under the table at the back of the auditorium! These are for kids to keep and they can add materials to their binders each week.

BREAKOUT SESSIONS – 11:00 AM SUNDAY

BREAKOUT SESSIONS FOR KIDS

At 11:00 AM, we have Breakout Sessions for all ages of FBC Kids!
These Breakouts include a deeper dive into the Gospel Project lesson, snacks, and other fun activities.
Kids can remain in classes from the 9:30 hour and 4-5-6 Grades can check in by the Nursery.

• Newborn & Toddler
• Preschool & Kindergarten
• Grades 1, 2, & 3 
• Grades 4, 5, & 6

OFFICE CLOSED – 7/4

The church office will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, for Independence Day.

NO YOUTH GROUP THIS WEEK – 7/4

There will be no Youth Group meeting this week on July 4, in celebration of Independence Day. Stay safe friends, and we’ll see you back here next week on July 11 at the regular time and place!

VBS – 7/10-14

At Hero Hotline VBS, children will enjoy an interactive, energizing, Bible-based good time as they are called together to serve God. They will become Heroes and discover that answering God’s call together means striving for the things that bring peace and the things that build each other up!

VBS this year will be from July 10-14, for kids entering kindergarten through 7th grade. Signup is open in the Church App: Home> Connect> Events or click here.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Please join our VBS team – sign up today in the Church App: Home> Connect> Events or click here.
The more volunteers we have, the more kids we can serve! Please sign up to help today.

VBS CELEBRATION – 7/16

Our VBS Celebration and brunch is Sunday, July 16. Celebrate with VBS leaders, kids, & their families at 9:30 during our Main Session and then stay for a fun VBS Celebration brunch at 11:00!

This will be a fun time to see what our VBS leaders have taught during the week, see and hear what the kids have learned, and it’s a great way to meet some families of the kids who attended.

PUTNAM MINISTRY HOUSE

Partner with us to prepare the Putnam Ministry House! We are equipping this house to be used as a ministry from FBC to missionary families, pastors and special speakers, intended to help them feel refreshed, relaxed, and comfortable for short or long term stay.

You can support this ongoing project by giving through the Church App or by purchasing items off of the Putnam Ministry House registries. We have finished furnishing the bedrooms and are now completing some other items to prepare for the family coming to stay beginning in mid-June. The Amazon registry has been freshly updated to include some new items, take a look.

View the registry here: Amazon Registry

Pick up a Putnam Ministry House business card and stickers on the Connect wall by the office for a quick reminder about this ministry, and to find a link to the Amazon registry.

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 4/13/23 we have received:
• 95 little kid sizes
• 78 big kid sizes

Here’s come current sale information as of 6/26/23: Youth boys Van’s on clearance at Kohls. We need boy sizes 5, 6, and 7.
Click here to go to the sale

Questions? Contact Kary Ferguson: kferguson1970@outlook.com

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

Welcome to Sunday Worship!

• 9:30 AM Main Session – Join in the Auditorium or view the simulcast in Room 106C (Parents’ 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 slides at the Connect monitor for info
• 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

Week Beginning July 2

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 (Parents’ Lounge)
or
Online Livestream: YouTube

Worship through Music ~ Emma Watts
Worship through the Word ~ Pastor Tim Walker
Shoulder 2 Shoulder (Week Eighteen)

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
Church office closed

NO Youth Group in celebration of Independence Day
Grades 7–12

FRIDAY
EX^LT @ 6:30 PM
H.S. Seniors – Young Adults

Shoulder 2 Shoulder (Week Eighteen)

Pastor Tim Walker

Today’s scriptures and interactive notes: YouVersion Study Guide
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Weekly Study Guide Download

Small Group Study Guide Download

Current Shoulder 2 Shoulder Resources:
2 Timothy Scripture Journal
2 Timothy Bible Project Overview

Resources from previous weeks:
Paul’s Maturation Timeline
2 John Scripture Journal
1-2-3 John Bible Project Overview
2 Peter Scripture Journal
2 Peter Bible Project Overview
Shoulder 2 Shoulder Disciple Making Bookmark
Now I’m A Christian Bookmark
More Resources

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

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Financial Information through May 31, 2023

May 2023
• Giving $30,984 • Expenses $46,731 •

Summer is approaching rapidly! Here are some of our plans.

We have 2 seniors who are graduating this year: Ilse Zacher and Joshua Pagh. If you see them you can congratulate them! Our youth group will be recognizing them at a special youth group in the park on Tuesday, June 6 from 6:00-8:00 pm (usual youth group time). We’ll also have pizza and dessert. Please drop your students off and pick them up at the Leslie Grove Park entrance off Park Street.
We will also be recognizing our seniors with the rest of our church family in the service on Sunday, June 11.

We just completed our 7-week study in the book of Daniel this last Tuesday. One of the main takeaways from our study is that God is the ultimate authority in heaven and earth. This is shown throughout Daniel and emphasized in Daniel 2:20-22 (NLT):

He said, “Praise the name of God forever and ever,
for he has all wisdom and power.
He controls the course of world events;
he removes kings and sets up other kings.
He gives wisdom to the wise
and knowledge to the scholars.
He reveals deep and mysterious things
and knows what lies hidden in darkness,
though he is surrounded by light.

In our next study we will be talking about World Religions. We asked the students to vote on some topics they thought would be valuable to them and this came out on top! Over a period of 5 weeks will be looking at Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Judaism and comparing them to what we know about Christianity. We will finish up with a discussion on Christianity and why Jesus is unique and worthy of a personal relationship instead of seeing life with him merely as a better “religion.”

Once we finish World Religions, we will be discussing friendships, and that will bring us up to our Fall Kickoff on August 29!

We are working on planning a couple of special activities for July and August. As we get things nailed down, we’ll let you know.

There is no youth group on July 4!

It is such a privilege to spend time with your students! Their desire to know God more and their kindness to each other and to new students is such an encouragement!

If you have any questions, ideas, or concerns, you can send them my way!
Email: students@FBCrichland.net
Phone: 509-308-7859

Tara for the FBC Student Ministry Team

Adult leaders: Shelly Gilliland, Scott Snyder, Rachel Montgomery, Michael Weissenberger, Logan Piper, Courtney Hageman, Chloe Short, Caleb Ferguson, Will Mouat, and Tara Zacher

Student Leaders: Katie Walker, Joshua Pagh, and Ilse Zacher