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Weekly Connections: Updated 4-13-23
Weekly Connections: Updated 4-13-23
30 DAYS OF PRAYER – 3/18-4/17
The Missions Team would like to encourage everyone to pick up a 30 Days of Prayer booklet to pray for Muslims during Ramadan.
You can pick up a Muslim World Prayer Guide at the Information Table. There are plenty of guides, so feel free to take one for a friend!
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!
NEW FBC KIDS KICKOFF – 4/16
The mission of FBC Kids is “to partner with families to raise up kids who love Jesus”!
This Sunday, April 16, we will be starting our new curriculum, The Gospel Project, as well as new age groups and class locations.
Children ages 0 – grade 3 will be divided into 3 groups:
- Newborn & Toddler – ages 0-2 – Nursery
- Preschool & Kindergarten – ages 3-5 – Room 310
- Grades 1, 2, & 3 – Room 306
Our new teaching team includes 4 different roles, each with appropriate experience and training.
All roles will have completed FBC training for working with children, and have an active and growing spiritual life.
These roles are: Teacher, Assistant, Mentor, and Prayer Team. Mentors, Teachers, and Assistants will work together to prepare weekly lessons.
During the 9:30 Main Session, children will be taught the lesson of the week and have a variety of activities.
In the 11:00 Breakout Session time, there will be a snack, missions moment, and a deeper look at the 9:30 lesson.
If you have children age 0 – grade 3, follow the new FBC Kids signs when you arrive on Sunday. They will directing you down the main hallway outside the Auditorium to the check-in location.
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 Putnam Ministry House.
FBC KIDS – 9:30 AM SUNDAY
Join us on April 16 at 9:30 AM for the new FBC Kids kickoff, featuring The Gospel Project curriculum. There will be classes for kids from preschool through 3rd grade, and 4-5-6 grades will graduate to the Main Session. All ages will also have their own new Breakout Sessions, also featuring The Gospel Project.
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.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS – 11:00 AM SUNDAY
BREAKOUT SESSIONS FOR KIDS
• Newborn & Toddler in Nursery
• Preschool & Kindergarten in Room 310
• 1st – 2nd – 3rd grade in Room 306
• 4th – 5th – 6th grade in the MPR
MEN’S 4 to 5 LIFE GROUP
Come join the Men’s Life 4 to 5 Group!
We meet from 4:00 – 5:00 PM in the MPR on Sunday afternoons.
Grab an invite card from the Connect Table and plan to bring someone!
SENIOR FUN, FOOD, FELLOWSHIP – 4/18
• 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, April 18.
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
TOWN HALL – 4/30
Join us for a Town Hall meeting in the MPR on Sunday, April 30 at 11:00 AM in lieu of our regular Breakout Sessions.
We will receive some ministry updates as well as information about the upcoming Annual Business meeting on May 21.
More info to come!
MEMBERSHIP WORKSHOP – 4/30
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, April 30, 5:30 – 8:00 PM. Dinner will be provided.
Sign up for the Membership Workshop here.
AMBASSADORS IN MEXICO
Please pray for the AIM team as they will be having several training meetings before their trip begins in mid-June. They will meet together to prepare to be out of the country, to learn to build a home, and to form a cohesive team. They all appreciate our prayer support not only during their actual trip, but during the preparation time as well!
Their meeting dates are April 30 at 8:00 AM, and May 21 & June 11 at 11:00 AM during Breakout Session time.
If you have any questions about the AIM team, please contact Greg Frater, team leader, at 509.430.9944.
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
• 78 big kid sizes
Questions? Contact Kary Ferguson: kferguson1970@outlook.com
LIBRARY BOOK CLUB – SATURDAY 4/29
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 April: The Truth About Us by
~Brief overview~
The Truth about Us: The Very Good News about How Very Bad We Are
What would happen if you admitted you weren’t a good person?
It’s a seemingly crazy question. From priests to prisoners, nearly everyone thinks they’re morally better than average. Why change our minds? Why admit the truth about ourselves?
In his conversational, fun-to-read, and delightfully self-effacing style, Brant Hansen shows us why we should fight our drive to be self-righteous: it’s breathtakingly freeing. What’s more, just admitting that we’re profoundly biased toward ourselves and want desperately to preserve our “rightness” at all costs even helps us think better, make better decisions, be better listeners, and improve our relationships with God and others.
Hansen draws from biblical insight and the work of everyone from esteemed social psychologists to comedians to make his point: the sooner we get over ourselves, give up the “I’m good” internal dialogue, and admit the truth, the sooner we can live a more lighthearted, fruitful, fun-loving life.
This book is about the freedom of childlike humility. After all, as Hansen writes, the humble life is truly your best one.
We look forward to hearing what you learned from reading this book at our next meeting on Saturday, April 29 at 9:30 AM at Tami Montgomery’s house. 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!
BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION SEMINAR – 5/5 & 6
YOU CAN UNDERSTAND THE BIBLE!
Biblical interpretation is a rational and spiritual process that attempts to understand an ancient inspired writer in such a way that the message from God may be understood and applied in our day.
We must be consistent and fair to the text and not be influenced by our personal or denominational biases. We are all historically conditioned. None of us are objective, neutral interpreters.
This seminar offers a careful rational process containing four interpretive principles structured to help us overcome our biases.
FBC is hosting this Biblical Interpretation Seminar featuring Dr. Bob Utley from Bible Lessons International on May 5 & 6. The first session will take place on Friday Evening at 5:30 (dinner provided). The second session will be Saturday Morning from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (snacks provided). Registration is required by April 28, and there is a $15 non-refundable conference fee (scholarships are available).
Additionally, on Sunday May 7 at 9:30 AM, Bob will Preach in our Main Session, and then at 11:00 AM he will host a Q&R Breakout Session. It will be a full weekend of fabulous Biblical learning! Let’s fill all the seats we can for this seminar. Feel free to invite friends to join us!
To view the full Conference schedule and to sign up, visit the event page of the Church App: Connect >Events or click 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 FBC Kids – Nursery and FBC Kids classes available for ages 0 – 3rd grade
- 4-5-6 Grades will join the Main Session at 9:30 and their Breakout Session is in the MPR at 11:00
- 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 April 16
SUNDAY
2Go Cafe Open @ 9:00 AM
Main Session @ 9:30 AM
*NEW* FBC Kids @ 9:30 AM
(Ages 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 ~ Pastor Brad Nelson
Worship through the Word ~ Pastor Tim Walker
Shoulder 2 Shoulder (Week Seven)
Breakout Sessions @ 11:00 AM
Book of Genesis – Room 303
Ministry of the Month Video Chat – Room 302
*NEW* FBC Kids Breakout Sessions @ 11:00 AM
Newborn & Toddler in Nursery
Preschool & Kindergarten in Room 310
1st – 2nd – 3rd grade in Room 306
4th – 5th – 6th grade in the MPR (check in at main MPR doors)
Men’s 4 to 5 Life Group @ 4:00 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 4-16-23
Today’s Songs 4-16-23
Click here for printer-friendly lyrics
God So Loved
I Surrender
Enough
Everyday
God So Loved
Verse 1
Come all you weary
Come all you thirsty
Come to the well that never runs dry
Drink of the water
Come and thirst no more
Verse 2
Come all you sinners
Come find His mercy
Come to the table He will satisfy
Taste of His goodness
Find what you’re looking for
Chorus 1
For God so loved the world that He gave us
His one and only Son to save us
Whoever believes in Him will live forever
Verse 3
Bring all your failures
Bring your addictions
Come lay them down at the foot of the cross
Jesus is waiting there
With open arms
Chorus 2
For God so loved the world that He gave us
His one and only Son to save us
Whoever believes in Him will live forever
The power of hell forever defeated
Now it is well I’m walking in freedom
For God so loved God so loved the world
Bridge
Praise God praise God
From whom all blessings flow
Praise Him praise Him
For the wonders of His love
Chorus 3
For God so loved the world that He gave us
His one and only Son to save
End
Bring all your failures
Bring your addictions
Come lay them down at the foot of the cross
Jesus is waiting
God so loved the world
I Surrender
Verse 1
Here I am
Down on my knees again
Surrendering all
Surrendering all
Verse 2
Find me here
Lord as You draw me near
Desperate for You
Desperate for You
I surrender
Verse 3
Drench my soul
As mercy and grace unfold
I hunger and thirst
I hunger and thirst
Verse 4
With arms stretched wide
I know You hear my cry
Speak to me now
Speak to me now
Chorus
I surrender
I surrender
I want to know You more
I want to know You more
Bridge
Like a rushing wind
Jesus breathe within
Lord have Your way
Lord have Your way in me
Like a mighty storm
Stir within my soul
Lord have Your way
Lord have Your way in me
Enough
Chorus
All of You is more than enough for all of me
For ev’ry thirst and ev’ry need
You satisfy me with Your love
And all I have in You is more than enough
Verse 1
You’re my supply my breath of life
Still more awesome than I know
You’re my reward worth living for
Still more awesome than I know
And
Verse 2
You’re my sacrifice of greatest price
Still more awesome than I know
You’re my coming King You are ev’rything
Still more awesome than I know
Bridge
More than all I want more than all I need
You are more than enough for me
More than all I know more than all I can say
You are more than enough
Everyday
Verse 1
What to say Lord
It’s You who gave me life
And I can’t explain
Just how much You mean to me
Now that You have saved me Lord
I give all that I am to You
That everyday I can
Be a light that shines Your name
Verse 2
Everyday Lord
I’ll learn to stand upon Your Word
And I pray that I
I may come to know You more
That You would guide me
In every single step I take
That everyday I can be Your
Light unto the world
Chorus
Everyday it’s You I’ll live for
Everyday I’ll follow after You
Everyday I’ll walk with You (my Lord)
Bridge
It’s You I live for everyday
It’s You I live for everyday
It’s You I live for everyday
Ending
It’s You I live for everyday
Sermon Study Guide
Shoulder 2 Shoulder (Week Seven)
Pastor Tim Walker
Today’s scriptures and interactive notes: YouVersion Study Guide
Shoulder 2 Shoulder Resources:
2 Peter Scripture Journal
2 Peter Bible Project Overview
Shoulder 2 Shoulder Disciple Making Bookmark
Now I’m A Christian Bookmark
More Resources
Small Group Study Guide Download
To continue the conversation, email Pastor Tim: t.walker@fbcrichland.net
Prayer & Giving
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Financial Information through March 31, 2023
March 2023
• Giving $37,769 • Expenses $39,493 •