Shoulder 2 Shoulder (Week Ten)

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Weekly Connections: Updated 5-4-23

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!

BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION SEMINAR – CANCELED

We are very sad to share that the Biblical Interpretation Seminar: You Can Understand the Bible! has been canceled due to health-related issues. We are working to reschedule.

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

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

• Book of Genesis
with Paul Eslinger – An interactive bible study, open to youth and adults
– Meets in Room 303

• Questions About Life
with Alan Zacher – Looking to God together for real, practical answers to tough questions. Open to youth and adults
– Meets in Room 302

• Jude: Called, Loved, & Kept for Ladies
with Stacy Mouat – A deep dive inductive Bible study into the book of Jude. Join the Group in the Church App to have access to materials and more information. In this group you will be able to get reminders for each session, message other session attendees, and have access to group resources. There is no book necessary for this session, all materials will be provided. All you need to bring is yourself, a pen, and maybe some colored pencils. Join the group in the Church App for more features and resources. Open to ladies age 16 and older
– Meets in Room 307

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)

• Newborn & Toddler
• Preschool & Kindergarten
• Grades 1, 2, & 3
• Grades 4, 5, & 6 in the MPR (check in at the main MPR doors)

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!

MOPS – 5/8

• Monday, May 8, 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

AMBASSADORS IN MEXICO

Please pray for the AIM team as they will be having several training meetings before their trip, which takes place from June 17-24. 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 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)

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

ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING – 5/21

Mark your calendar for the FBC Richland Annual Business Meeting, scheduled for 6:00 PM on Sunday, May 21 in the Auditorium.
The meeting is open to all members and attenders, however, voting at the Business Meeting will be limited to active church members.

We will vote on affirmation of Elders and Deacons and also on approval of the proposed budget for FY 2023-2024. If you did not attend the Town Hall and/or would like to familiarize yourself with the budget, or if you have any other questions, please email the office.

MEMORIAL DAY TACO FEED – 5/28

Join us for a Memorial Day Taco Feed on Sunday, May 28. It will start at 11:00 AM in lieu of our regular breakout sessions.
Our Ambassadors in Mexico Team will be hosting this taco feed to raise awareness and funds for their mission trip coming in June.

More details to come!

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 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 May 7

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 ~ Rachel Montgomery
Worship through the Word ~ Pastor Tim Walker
Shoulder 2 Shoulder (Week Ten)

Breakout Sessions @ 11:00 AM
Book of Genesis – Room 303
Questions About Life – Room 302
Jude: Called, Loved, & Kept for Ladies – Room 307

FBC Kids Breakout Sessions @ 11:00 AM
Newborn & Toddler
Preschool & Kindergarten
Grades 1 – 2 – 3
Grades 4 – 5 – 6 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 at Leslie Groves Park on 5/9
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 5-7-23

Today’s Songs 5-7-23

Click here for printer-friendly lyrics

Draw Me Close
Here Again
Goodness Of God
Holy Is The Lord

Draw Me Close

Verse

Draw me close to You
Never let me go
I lay it all down again
To hear You say that I’m Your friend
You are my desire no one else will do
‘Cause nothing else could take Your place
To feel the warmth of Your embrace
Help me find the way
Bring me back to You

Chorus

You’re all I want
You’re all I’ve ever needed
You’re all I want
Help me know You are near

Ending

Help me know You are here

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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

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Goodness Of God

Verse 1

I love You Lord
Oh Your mercy never fails me
All my days
I’ve been held in Your hands
From the moment that I wake up
Until I lay my head
I will sing of the goodness of God

Chorus

All my life You have been faithful
All my life You have been so so good
With every breath that I am able
I will sing of the goodness of God

Verse 2

I love Your voice
You have led me through the fire
In darkest night
You are close like no other
I’ve known You as a father
I’ve known You as a friend
I have lived in the goodness of God

Bridge

Your goodness is running after
It’s running after me
Your goodness is running after
It’s running after me
With my life laid down
I’m surrendered now
I give You everything
Your goodness is running after
It’s running after me

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Holy Is The Lord

Verse

We stand and lift up our hands
For the joy of the Lord is our strength
We bow down and worship Him now
How great how awesome is He

Pre-Chorus

And together we sing
Ev’ryone sing

Chorus

Holy is the Lord God Almighty
The earth is filled with His glory
Holy is the Lord God Almighty
The earth is filled with His glory
The earth is filled with His glory

Bridge

It is rising up all around
It’s the anthem of the Lord’s renown
It’s rising up all around
It’s the anthem of the Lord’s renown

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