VBS Celebration!

Further resources are in Weekly Connections below

Weekly Connections: Updated 7-13-23

VBS

VBS is underway!
A note from Pastor Brad and FBC Staff:
We have had an amazing start to our VBS. This year’s theme is Hero Hotline, and the building was filled with Superheroes and Sidekicks. VBS workers (Sidekicks) were well prepared and ready to share fun, excitement, Jesus’ love, and His gospel. Parents were smiling as they dropped off their kiddos, entrusting them to our capable VBS Team. New families joined us for the first time. And the kids (Superheroes) came geared up for a week of songs, crafts, snacks, games, and learning about Jesus.

Even if you weren’t here, you are definitely one of our Sidekicks! Your mission, should you choose to accept it (oh who am I kidding, ya know you’ll accept it) is to go before God’s throne each day and PRAY! Pray for what, you may ask? We’re glad you asked. Your daily Mission Briefing is here. These prayer sheets were handed Sunday morning (yesterday) before our Main Session, so you might already have one! On this Mission Briefing you’ll find each day’s lesson, Bible verse, and specific things to pray for that day.

God will do amazing things in the lives of these Superheroes this week, and we pray He draw to Himself those superheroes and families who don’t yet know Jesus! Join us in bringing these requests to Him, and come next Sunday at 9:30 AM as we celebrate His work through this year’s VBS.

We sure hope you will make sure to join us on Sunday morning for a FABULOUS VBS Celebration! Our VBS Staff will be taking over the Main Session and we will be welcoming many of the VBS families and children to join us as we celebrate the week’s activities. Afterwards we will all get to join in a fun celebration brunch, so come and be ready to celebrate!

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.

COMMUNION – 9:00 AM SUNDAY

Just a reminder: due to the VBS Celebration, we will not be celebrating communion as part of the 9:30 AM gathering. You are encouraged to come at 9:00 AM to share communion with the VBS workers, prayer team, and tech crew during the weekly pre-service communion time.

VBS CELEBRATION – 9:30 AM SUNDAY

It has been a fabulous VBS week and we are not finished yet! Join us Sunday for the big finale celebration followed by a breakfast burrito bar.
You will have the opportunity to welcome and interact with the families whose kids were a part of Hero Hotline, see some of the skits, hear the songs, and a few other surprises, too!
Our VBS Staff will be taking over the Main Session and we will be welcoming many of the VBS families and children to join us as we celebrate the week’s activities. Afterwards we will all get to join in a fun celebration brunch, so come and be ready to celebrate!

VBC CELEBRATION BRUNCH – 11:00 AM SUNDAY

There will be no Breakout Sessions on Sunday due to our VBS Celebration Brunch! Please stay with us after the Main Session Celebration as we continue to celebrate our VBS kids and leaders while we eat and join in some fabulous FBC fellowship.

SENIOR FUN, FOOD, FELLOWSHIP – 7/18

• 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, July 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

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.

Please consider giving blood. It’s easy and only takes about 30 minutes! 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!

CONNECT NIGHT – 7/23

Connect Night is a fun fellowship time designed to get to know each other a little better. Here’s what you’ll get:

● 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 23 from 6:00 – 7:30 PM

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

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

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!

Sunday Welcome

Welcome to Sunday Worship!

9:30 AM Main Session – VBS Celebration! Join in the Auditorium or view the simulcast in Room 106C (Parents’ Lounge)
Main Session will also be available on YouTube for those who wish to watch online
VBS Celebration brunch begins at 11:00 AM in the MPR
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 16

SUNDAY

2Go Cafe Open @ 9:00 AM

FBC Kids @ 9:30 AM (Nursery only)
Main Session @ 9:30 AM
In Person @ FBC: Auditorium & Simulcast in Room 106C (Parents’ Lounge)
or
Online Livestream: YouTube

VBS Celebration ~ VBS Staff & Pastor Tim Walker

VBS Celebration Brunch @ 11:00 AM
MPR

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