FRC Calendar

HEADLINE NEWS

MARCH MADNESS…ON TO THE NEXT ROUND 🏀 If you were in worship last Sunday, you heard the news. If you missed it, here’s the quick update: After 30 years of ministry at FRC, Pastor Brian Taylor will be retiring at the end of July. And right alongside him, Lori Taylor, our Children’s Ministry Director, will be retiring, also at the end of July, after 27 years.

That’s a lot of seasons serving this church family — a pretty long run on the court.

Over the years, Brian has preached, prayed, and walked with many through life’s big moments. Lori has helped generations of kids learn about Jesus and grow in faith — laying a strong foundation for the next team coming up.

We’re grateful for the ways Brian and Lori have served FRC through the years.

Stay tuned. In the months ahead, we’ll share details about opportunities to celebrate them as they wrap up this season of ministry and head into the next chapter.

ADD BBQ TO YOUR TOURNAMENT LINE UP! 🏀 The bracket isn’t the only thing filling up — our Wed. Nite Family Meal + Resurrection Egg Hunt THIS WEDNESDAY is on a serious hot streak. We’ve already got 177 people signed up (what a score!) but the clock is ticking.

You’ve got until 2:30 PM TODAY (Sun., March 15) to grab your spot at the table. The Wed., March 18 line up:

• BBQ spare ribs, baked potato, coleslaw + those dangerously addictive Texas Roadhouse rolls,
• A room full of church family
• The 3rd Annual Resurrection Egg Hunt at 5:45 PM (which replaces Bible Class that night)

Kids will hunt for eggs that tell the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection — the greatest victory of all. ✝️🥚

RSVP online or at the Welcome Center by 2:30 today. Come hungry. This night is shaping up to be a #1 seed.

LOCAL NEWS

EASTER SEASON IS COMING🌿✝️ Mark your calendars: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday — three chances to pause, celebrate, and be reminded that He is risen! Invite your friends, bring your family, and let’s make this season unforgettable.

Maundy Thursday – Thursday, April 2 | 6:30 PM

Step into the story as we remember Jesus’ last night with His disciples. A meaningful time of reflection, worship, and connection for all ages.

Good Friday – Friday, April 3 | 1:00 – 2:15 PM ✝️

New this year: a full-service, community-style celebration of Jesus’ sacrifice. No mini-sessions, no coming and going — just one unified time to pause, reflect, and worship together.

Easter Sunday – Sunday, April 5 | 9:00 AM 🌿

He is risen! Celebrate the resurrection with joyful worship, music, and the hope of new life. Invite family, friends, neighbors — this is a service for everyone!

COMING SOON - FAMILY NIGHT…AND WE’RE GOING FOR THE BUZZ!
‍Wed., April 15 – you won’t want to miss the swarm!

MISSED LAST WEEK’S FACILITIES PROJECT UPDATE? If you missed last week’s congregational update with respect to the Facilities Project, online readers may click HERE to review it. Or, open your phone camera and hold it up to the QR code and tap on the website that comes up to watch.

NEWS BRIEFS

Our Christian sympathy is extended to Neil & Phyllis Vander Ploeg and Gerry Vander Ploeg on the passing of Neil’s sister and Gerry’s sister-in-law, Marlene (Molly) Brusse; and to Connie Le Clair and her family on the passing of Tom Le Clair on March 11. Please keep these families in your prayers.

Congratulations to Justin & Alyssa Wilterdink and boys on the arrival of baby brother, Banks!

DON’T FORCE US TO A BUZZER BEATER 🏀 Sign up today to be an April Usher. No jump shot required—just a smile and a warm welcome. Click HERE or go to frcoostburg.org or stop at the Welcome Center.

RECRUITING UNDERWAY 📣👥 We need a few more team players to support the April 15th Wed. Nite Meal. A variety of positions open. This team is instrumental in creating a space where people gather, connect, and grow in faith together. Click HERE or drop by the Welcome Center to sign-up.

FOOD VAULT UPDATE – LOOK WHAT GOD DID At this week’s Food Vault pick-up, 29 families (100 people!) received groceries to help fill their tables.

• $4,683.50 worth of food was shared with our neighbors
• Each family received about $161.50 in groceries
• Total cost to FRC: $485.75 (about $16.75 per family)

A small investment made a big impact. Thank you for helping care for our community!

Last week’s offering totaled $20,086. Special offering to-date is $680. And, in-person attendance was 375 with 45 households streaming online.

SPECIAL OFFERING GIVING OPTIONS – Nicaragua Trip & Team Wenig
Our March & April offering supports 30 students and leaders serving at Tesoros de Dios in Nicaragua, alongside missionary Nicole Opgenorth, as well as Team Wenig. Please mark your envelope to designate your gift. Unmarked gifts will be divided between both ministry partners.