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🏈 FINAL CALL: PACKER TAILGATE PARTY – SUN, NOV. 16 @ 11:45 AM!

The clock’s running out, folks—this is your two-minute warning to sign up for our Packer Tailgate Party! While you’re grabbing your spot for the Wed. meal, head on over HERE (or the Welcome Center) and RSVP for a WI-style brat fry that’ll make even the Giants nervous. Kickoff is at noon, but the fun starts at 11:45 with food, fellowship, and D E S S E R T. 🍰 Football fan or not, this one’s a guaranteed win!  Sponsored by Men’s Ministry. #FinalCall

HUNTING WIDOW SPECIAL
‍LADIES — will your husband be off hunting deer (or pretending to) at the end of November? While he’s out freezing in a tree stand, we’ve got a much warmer plan for you. Help us cover ushering duties on Thanksgiving and Sunday, Nov. 30—and there just might be a special reward involved. 🦌✨ Let’s fill those last 7 spots, girls! Click HERE or stop at the Welcome Center–this kind of ‘serving’ doesn’t require blaze orange... #BlazeOrangeOptional

COMMUNITY SUPPORT OPPORTUNITY.
‍Due to an unexpected housing issue, there’s an immediate need for a host family for a foreign exchange student from Thailand—for the remainder of the school year. Meet Wind. (Yes, that’s his real name—and it fits, because he’s full of energy and joy!) Wind is 15, attends Oostburg High School, and speaks English very well. He’s a great student who loves sports, plays drums, enjoys games, cards, and chess—and he absolutely loves dogs! 🐾

Hosting Wind is a chance to build a friendship that could last a lifetime. He covers all expenses and medical insurance—what he needs is a welcoming home and a caring family to share life with. If you’re interested or want more information, please contact Carrie at (414) 899-3890 or schulzcarr@aol.com. This could be an amazing opportunity to open your home—and your heart—to a young person eager to experience life in our community and our church family! 🌎❤️

MORE ABOUT NOVEMBER’S SPECIAL OFFERING.
‍The Church Is Alive—Even Under Pressure. Gathering in Secret, Growing in Faith Each year, Words of Hope hosts 3 Persian Discipleship Conferences, a five-day retreat in a safe location outside their country for Persian christians. For many believers, it will be the first time they’ve gathered freely for worship, shared the Lord’s Supper, or witnessed a baptism. Each conference brings together 30–40 believers for teaching, worship, and fellowship—and each costs about $35,000 to sponsor, covering flights, lodging, and meals. Pray for safety as believers travel and for hearts to be strengthened by the Word of God. Give toward our November Special Offering, which will help sponsor a discipleship conference and provide life-changing fellowship for Persian believers.

OPPORTUNITY TO SING SONGS OF THE SEASON!
‍This Christmas, your voice could be part of something special. Our choir is opening its doors for a short, joy-filled season—just 15 minutes a week (7:30–7:45 PM, Nov. 12–Dec. 17). No pressure, no long commitment—just a chance to sing the songs we all love at Christmas. Parents, if you’re at Bible Class, stay a few extra minutes and join us! Your kids will be proud you did. Let’s fill these December nights with laughter, music, and the story of Jesus’ birth—shared through song. 🎶❤️

🎁 YOUNG AT HEART HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA – THURSDAY, DEC. 4! 🎁
If you’re retired, semi-retired, or rocking that Medicare card like a badge of honor, this party’s got your name on it! Come hang out with the FRC staff for some holiday laughs, good company, and maybe even a few questionable dance moves. (No judgment here!) Consider this your VIP invite to snag a spot before everyone figures out how fun this is! Sign up HERE or swing by the Welcome Center. Let’s make some memories and celebrate the season together!

🍞🥣HELP MAKE DECEMBER SPECIAL FOR OUR FOOD VAULT FAMILIES!
‍The Food Vault team is preparing for a meaningful December—especially since SNAP benefits are delayed due to the government shutdown. We want to add extra staples to our recipients’ boxes to help bridge the gap. Please check out the list of needed items HERE and consider lending a hand! Staples of Cereal, Peanut Butter and cans of Beef Stew may be placed in the barrel in the Coat room. Thank you for your generous support during this important time!

📢SOUNDBITES

🙏 A Heartfelt Thank You from Your Pastors. Dear Church Family, We want to sincerely thank you for the cards, encouraging words, and well wishes we received last week. Your kindness and support have been such a blessing, lifting our spirits and reminding us how fortunate we are to serve this wonderful church family. Your prayers and encouragement mean more to us than words can express. We’re truly grateful to walk this journey with you. With heartfelt thanks, Pastors Bob, Brian & Toby; Lori, and Justin.

🌎Thank you to all 185 of you who came to last Wednesday’s Family Meal & Packing Party! All 175 boxes are packed and will ship out near the end of the month for places all over the world! And to those of you who donated gifts and/or to the special offering for postage, we appreciate you!

⛑️To Help Jamaicans hit by Hurricane Melissa: World Vision Hurricane Disaster Response. www.donate.worldvision.org/give/disaster-relief

✅Attendance last week was 411 and the offering $19,957.