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Weekly Connections: Updated 6-23-22
EX^LT
EX^LT is a college age ministry at FBC designed for young adults between the ages of 18 and 30. 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 PM. Bring a friend and we hope to see you there. Click here to sign up!
2GO CAFE – 9 AM SUNDAY
Our coffee stand is open on Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM. Stop by and grab some coffee before and after the Main Session. Donations currently benefit our Deacon Assistance Program, which helps care for our church family and the Tri-Cities community.
SUNDAY BREAKOUT SESSIONS – 11 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
• Ministry of the Month (July) Ministry Update with David & Christie Sommers – Join the Missions Team in the MPR as we hear a ministry update from David and Christie about their work in Indonesia at Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH) and Sekolah Pelita Harapan (SPH). Open to youth and adults
– Meets in the MPR
MEN’S STUDY/ACCOUNTABILITY GROUP – 5 PM SUNDAY
Join this accountability and study group for men on Sunday evenings. We meet on Sundays from 5-6 PM in the MPR. Our current study in this Ethics for Man series is called Abandoned. For more information or if you have any questions about this group, call Pastor Tim at 360.880.4975.
CONNECT NIGHT – 6 PM SUNDAY
Sunday, June 26, 6:00-7:30 PM. Come hang out, eat, and connect!
- Fun fellowship designed to get to know each other a little better
- 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
- The path to membership
Come learn more about us, ask questions, and get to know others in our church family and have some dessert, too! Sign up here!
KIDZONE SUMMER BREAK
During the Summer months, our Sunday morning children’s programs will be taking a well-earned break to allow teachers and helpers the opportunity to worship with their families.
We will continue to offer nursery care for ages 0-3 during our 9:30 AM Main Session. All other ages are welcome and encouraged to participate in the Main Session in the Auditorium, where they can grab a Kids Bible Study Notes packet from the table in the back.
If at any time a different venue would be helpful, you are always welcome to view the simulcast of the Main Session in the MPR.
VISIT WITH MERRY DAVEY
The Missions Team would like to invite you to a meeting with Merry Davey, Merry Davey, long time missionary to Spain.
She will be at the Eslingers’ house on Wednesday, July 6th for a meet & greet. All are welcome!
See Sharon Eslinger for further details and directions.
CHRISTMAS IN JULY OCC FUNDRAISER
Come join us for a Christmas in July Operation Christmas Child fundraiser! Join us on Friday July 8, at 5:00 PM in the MPR. This family friendly event will include dinner, games, and hands-on activities to help with prep for shoeboxes as we raise money for shipping shoeboxes. Entrance is by donation. If you have any questions, please contact Melany Bickford at 509.528.3523 or melany.eslinger@gmail.com.
VBS REGISTRATION OPEN
“Kingdom Rock” VBS is July 18-22, 2022 from 9 AM to Noon. At Kingdom Rock, kids discover how to STAND STRONG for God! Kids will learn to see evidence of God in everyday life. Classes available for kids from kindergarten through 7th grade.
Click here to register your student for VBS
We also need volunteers to help in all areas. Will you commit to helping with VBS this year?
(teens are welcome to help, and must be entering 8th grade next fall)
Click here to register to volunteer for VBS
ENGLISH TEACHER ASSISTANTS NEEDED
We have a new ministry opportunity available!
Missionaries Jim and Allene Latzko are looking for help teaching evangelistic English classes here in the Tri-Cities. Classes include English conversation, pronunciation skills, and life skills. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Jim at 509.392.9558.
DEACON ASSISTANCE PROGRAM UPDATE
FBC’s Deacon Assistance Program helps care for our church family and the Tri-Cities community.
Donations to the Deacon Fund will meet a wide range of tangible needs. Please contact a deacon or elder if you have any further questions.
Donations to the Deacon Fund may be designated in the ChurchCenter giving drop-down menu, on the memo line of your check, or by filling out the space on your giving envelope.
Regular Weekly Gatherings
Week Beginning June 26
SUNDAY
2Go Cafe Open @ 9:00 AM
Main Session @ 9:30 AM
(Nursery for ages 0-3)
In Person @ FBC: Auditorium & MPR Simulcast
or
Online Livestream: YouTube
Worship through Music ~ Pastor Brad Nelson
Worship through the Word ~ Pastor Tim Walker
FBC Richland: Who We Are (Week Twenty-Three)
Breakout Sessions @ 11:00 AM
Book of Genesis – Room 303
Questions About Life – Room 302
Sommers Ministry Update – MPR
Men’s Accountability Group @ 5:00 PM
Connect Night @ 6:00 PM
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TUESDAY
Youth Group @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Middle and High School
FRIDAY
EX^LT @ 6:30 PM
College Age – Young Adults
Sunday Welcome
Welcome to Sunday Worship!
- For the Summer, we are offering nursery care for ages 0-3 during our 9:30 AM Main Session. All other ages are welcome and encouraged to participate with their families in the Main Session, where they can grab a Kids Bible Study Notes packet from the table in the back if they wish
- If at any time a different venue would be helpful, you may view the simulcast of the Main Session in our Multi-Purpose Room (MPR)
- Breakout Sessions begin at 11:00 AM, locations vary
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Song Lyrics 6-26-22
Today’s Songs 6-26-22
Click here for printer-friendly lyrics
Happy Day
Altar
Build My Life
I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever
Happy Day
Verse 1
The greatest day in history
Death is beaten You have rescued me
Sing it out Jesus is alive
The empty cross the empty grave
Life eternal You have won the day
Shout it out Jesus is alive
He’s alive
Chorus
And oh happy day happy day
You washed my sin away
Oh happy day happy day
I’ll never be the same
Forever I am changed
Verse 2
When I stand in that place
Free at last meeting face to face
I am Yours Jesus You are mine
Endless joy perfect peace
Earthly pain finally will cease
Celebrate Jesus is alive
He’s alive
Bridge
Oh what a glorious day
What a glorious way
That You have saved me
And oh what a glorious day
What a glorious name
Altar
Verse 1
You beckon me beckon me
To leave all that I’ve known
You beckon me beckon me
To call you as my own
This is life this is life
To bid me come and die
Spirit of the living God
You’re all that satisfies
All that satisfies
Chorus 1
Here I give my everything
Surrendered at the altar of my King
For I am His and He is mine
Oh I know that He will
Never leave my side
He’ll never leave my side
Verse 2
You beckon me beckon me
To leave all that I’ve known
You beckon me beckon me
To call you as my own
This is life this is life
To bid me come and die
Spirit of living God
You’re all that satisfies
All that satisfies
Chorus 2
So here I give my everything
Surrendered at the altar of my King
For I am His and He is mine
Oh I know that He will
Never leave my side
Bridge
My desire is for You
All of Heaven adores You
I’ve tasted and I’ve seen
That You are good
Your kingdom’s forever
Your throne lasts forever
And forever I will sing
That You are good
Bridge
‘Cause I’m hanging on
To Your every word
Like a melody
That no one else has heard
Soon I’ll be at heaven’s shore
After all it’s what I’ve waited for
After all it’s what I’ve waited for
Chorus 3
So here I give my everything
I’m surrendered at the altar of my King
For I am His and He is mine
Oh I know that He will
Never leave my side
Oh I know that He will
Never leave my side
He’ll never leave my side
Build My Life
Verse 1
Worthy of ev’ry song we could ever sing
Worthy of all the praise
We could ever bring
Worthy of ev’ry breath
We could ever breathe
We live for You
Verse 2
Jesus the name above ev’ry other name
Jesus the only one who could ever save
Worthy of ev’ry breath
We could ever breathe
We live for You
We live for You
Chorus
Holy there is no one like You
There is none beside You
Open up my eyes in wonder and show me who You are
And fill me with Your heart
And lead me in Your love
To those around me
Bridge
I will build my life upon Your love
It is a firm foundation
I will put my trust in You alone
And I will not be shaken
I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever
Verse 1
Over the mountains and the sea
Your river runs with love for me
And I will open up my heart
And let the Healer set me free
I’m happy to be in the truth
And I will daily lift my hands
For I will always sing
Of when Your love came down yeah
Chorus
I could sing of Your love forever
I could sing of Your love forever
I could sing of Your love forever
I could sing of Your love forever
Bridge
Oh I feel like dancing
It’s foolishness I know
But when the world has seen the light
They will dance with joy like we’re dancing now
Sermon Study Guide
FBC Richland: Who We Are
(Week Twenty-Three)
Pastor Tim Walker
16But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.
17For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do.
18But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.
19Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality,
20idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions,
21envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
23gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.
24And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
25If we live by the Spirit,
let us also keep in step with the Spirit.
Galatians 5:16-25 ESV
15Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,
16making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.
17Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
18And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit,
19addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart,
20giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
21submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.
Ephesians 5:15-21 ESV
9Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.
10Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.
11Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. 12Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. 13Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.
Romans 12:9-13 ESV
18praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,
Ephesians 6:18 ESV
As we gather…
What does the passage say?
Key words/phrases?
Major theological terms?
Commands?
Promises?
Difficult words/phrases?
What does the passage mean?
Context? (never interpret less than a paragraph)
How would the original hearers receive this?
Key word definitions?
Parallel Biblical teachings?
Can you communicate the point of this passage in a simple phrase?
As we go…
What must I do in response?
How does this truth apply to my life? Personally?
As the church?
In my community?
What steps do I need to take to apply this?
(Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-based Goals)
What is a missional conversation nugget to discuss with family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, etc.?
To whom will I be accountable?
(reach out and ask… follow up)
The Christian life is designed to be transferred relationally and journeyed together.
“Rope in”– brother to brother and sister to sister – on a weekly basis so that together we can draw near to God and join him in his kingdom work.
This is an exploration – commit and prepare for a long and rewarding journey.
To continue the conversation, email Pastor Tim:
t.walker@fbcrichland.net
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Financial Information through May 31, 2022
End of fiscal year:
• Planned Budget 564,500 • Giving $498,644 • Expenses $509,373 •
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