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 201 (Youth Room). 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!

MEN’S BREAKFAST
If you are a man of middle school age or older, you’re invited to breakfast every 2nd Saturday of the month! Mark your calendar for our next gathering, which is on Saturday, May 14 at 8:00 AM in the MPR. Food will be provided, so come and eat and enjoy some great fellowship.

This month we will hear from Mark Palmer who will be speaking about Science and the Bible.

If you have any questions, email Dave Neumayer or fbc@fbcrichland.net.

2GO CAFE
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 You Medical.

SUNDAY BREAKOUT SESSIONS – 11:00 AM
•    Book of Genesis with Paul Eslinger – An interactive bible study, open to youth and adults
– Meets in Room 303

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

•    Missions Update with Dan Brammer – Join this Breakout to hear an update about Dan’s recent trip to help Ukrainian refugees. Open to youth and adults
– Meets in the MPR

11:00 AM – BREAKOUT SESSIONS FOR KIDS
•    Nursery – Ages 0-4, Room 106A (Nursery)
•    KidZone Breakout – Grades K-3, Room 307

5:00 PM – MEN’S STUDY/ACCOUNTABILITY GROUP
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.

6:00 PM – ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING
Our annual Business Meeting is scheduled for 6:00 PM on Sunday, May 15 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 2022-2023. 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.

After the meeting is over, you are all welcome to join us in the MPR for an Ice Cream Social hosted by our staff.

SENIOR FUN, FOOD, FELLOWSHIP
Join this exciting time of fun, food, fellowship, hymn singing, and games, every third Tuesday of the month from 11 AM – 2 PM!
Join us this month on May 17. Feel free to invite others!
It’s lovely if you sign up on the ChurchCenter app…but if you haven’t, please come anyway. Click here to sign up!

BLOOD DRIVE
We are hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive sponsored by Oasis Physical Therapy.
Join this blood drive on Friday, May 20, from 11 AM to 5 PM in the MPR.

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!

YOUTH GUYS CAMPOUT
Middle school and high school guys, we have the opportunity to bless a member of our congregation by doing some spring cleaning and enjoying some fun & relaxation at the beautiful Klickitat River – all in one overnighter! We will leave the church parking lot on Saturday May 21 at 7 AM and return on Sunday May 22 at 12 PM.

What to Bring:
• Work gloves
• Work clothes (suitable for yard work)
• Bible
• A swimsuit (if you want to get into the river)
• Sleeping bag & pillow
• Snacks

Lunch and dinner will be provided Saturday, and breakfast on Sunday. You must have a parent permission form on file with the church for the 2021-22 school year in order to go!

Sign up here! If you have any questions, please call Will Mouat: 360.831.3399

MEMORIAL DAY PICNIC
We are looking forward to our annual Memorial Day Picnic on Sunday, May 29. It will start at 11:00 AM in place of our regular breakout sessions.
Please let us know how many people you think you will have in your group so we can plan for all the things! Click here to sign up. You can also sign up in the Church App by tapping Connect and then Signups.
If you would like to lend a hand to make this an even more fabulous event, please contact Doug Pruitt at: d.pruitt@fbcrichland.net or 509.845.6243.

CHILDRENS MINISTRY ASSESSMENT
This spring, we are choosing to invest significant time and energy in exploring the future of our church’s children’s ministry. As a church that cares deeply about the spiritual formation of children, we are always looking for ways to improve.

As a part of this effort, we are participating in a virtual learning cohort called CoLab with Barna Group. Barna has done a lot of research on the next generation, and over the next few weeks, we are going to be spending time learning and growing as a team, considering how we can best lead and serve children moving forward.

We want YOU to join us as we prayerfully consider the future of our children’s ministry! In partnership with Barna, we would like to invite everyone who attends FBC Richland to complete a short, 10-minute survey on the topic of children’s ministry. Even if you personally have no connection to our children’s ministry at this time, we would like your input and observations.

As we deeply value your honest thoughts and opinions on this topic, all the data collected in this survey is anonymous.
Click HERE to begin the assessment!
Thank you for partnering with us in this important effort to serve the next generation well.

DEACON ASSISTANCE PROGRAM UPDATE
FBC’s Deacon Assistance Program helps care for our church family and the Tri-Cities community.
Thank you for your designated gifts to the Deacon Fund to meet a wide range of tangible needs. Questions? Ask a deacon or elder.
Donations to the Deacon Fund may be designated with the ChurchCenter giving drop-down menu, on the memo line of your check, or by filling out the space on your offering envelope.