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HEADLINE NEWS

THE REVEAL. We understand a few people were left in suspense last week wondering just what the June 9th Save The Date referred to. We’re guessing suspense novels or Alfred Hitchcock movies aren’t tops on your list, right? We’ll remove the shroud of mystery and tell you about FRC’s Graduating Into Summer Party. It’s a “grad party-style” event for all FRC’ers (including those who’ve been visiting with us) to come to Gibbsville park on June 9 (stop anytime between 3PM-6PM) for dessert (homemade pies or brownies & ice cream), some fun (kickball, yard games for the kids and some trivia for adults) and connecting with those in our FRC faith family! There’s so much to be thankful for - answered prayers, new members, the explosion of babies, the summer weather, celebrating Pastor Bob’s return from sabbatical, to name a few! And, we’re getting crazy efficient…we created ONE sign-up that will allow you to let us know how many plan to come & you’ll see who else is coming (a request we’ve had); AND/OR you can volunteer to make a homemade pie or donate a dozen brownies! 🙏We pray this one-stop sign-up works…it would be helpful if some of you could sign-up soon to “test” ease of use. Maybe we can find a “prize” for the first few people who sign up. We’ve been cleaning closets…

DID YOU KNOW?  This week ends the formal season for Sunday School, HOP, Uth and Children’s programming. And did you know that over 54 people made the weekly commitment to lead our kids over the past 8 months? A huge shout out to these leaders! Can we get an AMEN?

IN LOCAL NEWS

The Final Countdown!  Registration for Breaker Rock Beach VBS is only 7 days from being live!  Kids will want to splash into fun as they discover God's Rock Solid TRUTH in a world of Sinking Sand. Watch the bulletin, social media, and email for a QR code and link starting next Sunday! Kids won't want to miss the fun! 

The Summer 2025 International Youth Mission Trip is in planning phases. We are looking at partnering with the RCA and CEPAD which is where Nicole Opgenorth is serving in Nicaragua. The Mission of the Month for May will go towards the initial deposit needed once the details are locked in. 

SING PRAISE CONCERT. The Pine Haven Men's Chorus invites you to their final concert of the 2024 season, on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., here at FRC (note the location as in past years this was held at Gibbsville). The concert includes a variety of talented musicians joining the chorus for an evening of praise and worship. Please join us in helping to support Pine Haven Christian Communities (a free will offering will be taken).

Fact or Fiction? There’s an FRC staff member who’s taken God’s “be fruitful and multiply” command to Noah quite literally and has a multi-acre blueberry farm … [answer on back].

SERVE OPPORTUNITIES 

💪 Calling Young, Strong Arms.  We need a pool of people that we could reach out to this week or next to spread mulch in the Prayer Garden. If the date/time works, all you need to bring is a shovel. Not sure if young, strong arms read this ‘journalistic wonder’ so contemplating how to unearth these volunteers? There’s a basketball hoop across from the garden so maybe some young mom’s or dad’s could shovel while the kids shoot hoops. Or - Snowshoveling Crew: We had no snow! Mulching sounds fun. You can still use your shovel. Text Peg at 920.698.2442 to put your name in the hat.

In Search Of… FRC’s Food Vault is in search of these kid-friendly items for the summer: Mac & Cheese, Hot Dogs, Ketchup & Napkins. Place dry goods in the barrel in the coat room. Hot dogs should be placed in the white chest freezer in the kitchen.  

…FROM THE BEAT REPORTER

This week we caught a group of servant hearts spring cleaning the Prayer Garden! It’s been fun to watch the progress. As mentioned within the Serve Opportunities section of this weekly, in the next week or two we’ll need some young and strong servants to spread mulch in the evening and then it will be ready for rest, relaxation, prayer, meditation and restoration! There’s so many ways to plug in at FRC and join the fun. Where will you get involved?

NEWS BRIEFS

☑ You can sign-up for events or serve opportunities in four easy ways: by clicking the underlined links (for online bulletin readers), online at frcoostburg.org, in-person at the Welcome Center or call the office at 920.564.2319.

☑ April Special Offering is designated for Kyle & Jayne Wenig who minister at UW-Madison and Edgewood College with Athletes in Action. As of last Sunday our month-to-date total for the Wenigs was $1,718.

☑ Attendance last Sunday was 366. The Offering was $16,089.  

☑ Mission Circle Heads Up: Ya’ all meet on Thur., May 2, at 1 pm in the conference room. Leader: Mary Roerdink, Lesson #4; Hostess with the Most-ess: Ruth Ann Schreurs.

☑ Fact or Fiction Answer (from front page): FACT! Pastor Brian has a 2 acre blueberry farm that has approximately 800 plants! Who knew?