Shoulder 2 Shoulder (Week Twenty)

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Weekly Connections: Updated 7-20-23

BLOOD DRIVE – 7/21

We are hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive sponsored by Oasis Physical Therapy. Join this blood drive on Friday, July 21, from 12 PM to 5 PM in the MPR.

You may click here to register online for a time to donate. Donating blood is safe, quick and easy, and you can save up to 3 lives with just 1 blood donation! Giving blood saves 4.5 million lives each year in the US, yet fewer than 1 out of 10 people in the US donate.

Let’s roll up our sleeves and do our part!

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!

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 Tri-Cities.

FBC KIDS – 9:30 AM SUNDAY

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

• Grades 4, 5, & 6 participate in the Main Session. 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 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 101

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

MEN’S 4 to 5 LIFE GROUP – 4 PM

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!

CONNECT NIGHT – 7/30

Connect Night is a fun fellowship time for all FBC attenders, new and seasoned, designed to help us all get to know each other a little better.
Here’s what you’ll get when you come:

● A chance to meet elders, deacons, staff, other attenders, etc.
● 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
● Learn about the path to membership

Come learn more about us, ask questions, get to know others in our church family and have some dessert, too!
Sunday, July 30 from 6:00 – 7:30 PM

We hope to see you there! Sign up in the Church App or click here.

CROSS REFERENCE BOOK CLUB – 7/29

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 June: The Thursday Murder Club: A Novel by Richard Osman
~Brief overview~
The Thursday Murder Club: A Novel (A Thursday Murder Club Mystery)

Four septuagenarians with a few tricks up their sleeves – A female cop with her first big case – A brutal murder – Welcome to…
THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB
In a peaceful retirement village, four unlikely friends meet weekly in the Jigsaw Room to discuss unsolved crimes; together they call themselves the Thursday Murder Club.
When a local developer is found dead with a mysterious photograph left next to the body, the Thursday Murder Club suddenly find themselves in the middle of their first live case.
As the bodies begin to pile up, can our unorthodox but brilliant gang catch the killer, before it’s too late?
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 29 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 then!

QUESTIONS ABOUT BAPTISM?

Contact an elder if you have any questions about baptism or if you would like to be baptized at our Church at the Park on August 27. There are also some resources at the Information Table as well as on our website downloads page.

Elders
Pastor Tim: t.walker@fbcrichland.net
Pastor Brad: b.nelson@fbcrichland.net
Jason Sperling: j.sperling@fbcrichland.net
Steve Weissenberger: s.weissenberger@fbcrichland.net
Alan Zacher: a.zacher@fbcrichland.net

CHURCH & BAPTISMS AT THE PARK – 8/27

We will hold our church service at the river on Sunday, August 27 at 9:30 AM at Howard Amon Park. Stay after the service for baptisms and then a picnic after that! Mark your calendars, it’s going to be a great time of worship and fellowship. More info to come on the exact location.

Here’s what to bring:
• Chair, picnic blanket, whatever you want to sit on
• More details in coming weeks about the BBQ that will follow!

If you want to be baptized make sure to come prepared for that too.

PUTNAM MINISTRY HOUSE

We are excited that the Halverson family is here and living in the Putnam Ministry House for the summer!

There are still opportunities to support this ongoing project by giving through the Church App or by purchasing items off of the Putnam Ministry House registry. View the registry here.

Pick up a Putnam Ministry House business card and sticker on the Connect wall by the office for a quick reminder about this ministry.

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 7/3/23 we have received:
• 95 little kid sizes
• 106 big kid sizes

We are still in need of girls sizes 4, 6, and 7 in big kid shoes.

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

Sunday Welcome

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 sign at the double doors
- 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

Regular Weekly Gatherings

Week Beginning July 23

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 (Parent Lounge)
or
Online Livestream: YouTube

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

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
Youth Group @ 6:00 PM
Grades 7–12

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

Song Lyrics 7-23-23

Today’s Songs 7-23-23

Click here for printer-friendly lyrics

He Has Won
It Is Well
To Be Like You
Shout To The Lord

He Has Won

Verse 1

To all who are the tired and the heavy laden
Hope has come
To all who feel the weight of the broken spirit
Hope has come
Lift up your eyes lift up your head
The power of our sin is dead

Chorus

(‘Cause) (Yes) He has won
Death is swallowed up in victory
Through the Son
The grave has lost its sting and its grip over me
Yes (‘Cause) He has won
(Yes He has won)

Verse 2

To those who seek the love of a perfect father
Hope has come
To those who see the light of the risen Savior
Hope has come
Lift up your eyes lift up your head
The power of our sin is dead

Bridge

Jesus has come Jesus has come
Sing it louder sing it louder
Jesus has won Jesus has won
Sing it louder sing it louder

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It Is Well

Verse 1

Grander earth has quaked before
Moved by the sound of His voice
Seas that are shaken and stirred
Can be calmed and broken for my regard

Chorus

Through it all through it all
My eyes are on You
Through it all through it all
It is well
Through it all through it all
My eyes are on You
And it is well with me

Verse 2

Far be it from me to not believe
Even when my eyes can’t see
And this mountain that’s in front of me
Will be thrown into the midst of the sea

Bridge

So let go my soul and trust in Him
The waves and wind still know His name

Ending

It is well with my soul
It is well with my soul
It is well with my soul
It is well it is well with my soul

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To Be Like You

Verse 1

Humble King holy One
Friend of sinners God’s own Son
God in flesh among men
You walked my road You understand

Verse 2

Servant King friend to me
You saved my soul washed my feet
Here I’ll bow give all to You
Lord I want to be like You

Chorus

All I want all I need
More of You less of me
Take this life Lord it’s Yours
Have my heart have it all

Verse 3

I will walk in Your ways
Love Your word seek Your face
My reward my sole pursuit
To know You more to be like You

Bridge

Jesus Jesus all I want is to be like You
Jesus Jesus all I want is to be like You

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Shout To The Lord

Verse

My Jesus my Saviour
Lord there is none like You
All of my days I want to praise
The wonders of Your mighty love
My comfort my shelter
Tower of refuge and strength
Let every breath all that I am
Never cease to worship You

Chorus

Shout to the Lord
All the earth let us sing
Power and majesty
Praise to the King
Mountains bow down
And the seas will roar
At the sound of Your name
I sing for joy
At the work of Your hands
Forever I’ll love You
Forever I’ll stand
Nothing compares to the promise
I have in You

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