FRC Calendar

📍LOCAL NEWS BEAT

⏰ LAST CALL!  Don’t miss the Mac & Cheese Bar of the Year (it’s your chance to try Butternut Squash mac!)! Sign up HERE (or at the Welcome Center) for Wed.’s Family Meal by 1 PM TODAY—or you’ll miss the boat and Shari Hafeman’s Black Bottom Cake!

🎉 IT’S PASTOR APPRECIATION SUNDAY – NOV. 2. 
Join us after the service on November 2 for cookies, punch, and the rare opportunity to say nice things about the pastors while they’re actually in the room.😄 (It’s okay–God gave us a sense of humor, so we might as well use it!)

VISION & FACILITIES PROJECT UPDATE | LISTENING & LEARNING

We’ve heard a great question lately: “What’s the process for moving forward with the Facilities Proposal?”  Here’s where we are:

1️⃣ We’re gathering thoughtful feedback from our church family.
2️⃣ We’re working with professionals to help us prayerfully interpret what we’re hearing.
3️⃣ If the feedback shows the congregation is supportive, we’ll move toward a congregational vote—our goal is January.

Thank you for praying and sharing as we seek God’s direction together!

🎉 NEW TO FRC? LET’S GET ACQUAINTED! 

Whether you’re brand new or just ready to take the next step, our Newcomer Class is for you! Come get the inside scoop on FRC’s mission, vision, and heartbeat—and find your place in the life of the church. If you’re curious about becoming a member, this class is for you! Sign up today—HERE, at frcoostburg.org or at the Welcome Center! We’ll find a meeting time that works for those who are interested in this newcomer class.

🎄 HOLIDAY DÉCOR THAT GIVES BACK!

Brighten your home and support our 2026 Nicaragua Missions Trip! Every purchase helps our mission team raise funds for this life-changing journey. Sign up HERE (or at the Welcome Center) to let us know you’re interested — a student from the team will follow up to take your order. Decorate with purpose this Christmas! This is the last week to place an order!✨

🎄 YOUNG AT HEART HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA – THURSDAY, DEC. 4! 🎄

Hop on the party bus for a night of lights, laughs, and a little friendly competition! A few cheerful (and slightly mischievous) FRC staff members will guide you through Making Spirits Bright and other dazzling light shows — all while keeping the bus vibes merry and extra festive. Expect: 
✨ Christmas trivia (because who doesn’t want to argue over Rudolph facts?)
🍦 A Culver’s ice cream stop (yes, we said ice cream)
🎶 Guaranteed holiday cheer and maybe some joyfully off-key singing

Only 25 seats available, so reserve a spot HERE (or Welcome Center) & get ready to sleigh the holiday season with us!

REFORMATION DAY SERVICE | October 26th | 6 PM | Hingham Church

Join in on this year’s Reformation Day Service as Ben Kappers, pastor of All Saints Reformed Church in Saint George, UT, and a son of Hingham Church, delivers the message. Pastor Ben planted the church in one of the  fastest-growing and least churched regions of the nation. The evening’s offering will support Samaritan’s Hand, and refreshments will follow the service. Come celebrate our rich heritage of faith with worship, reflection & community!

🏈FROM THE SPORTS DESK

Our anonymous Sports Editor (who’s hiding his true team loyalty 👀) reports breaking news:  FRC’s Packer Tailgate Party is coming! 🧀 Hey Cheeseheads and your families & friends, join us Sunday, Nov. 16 at 11:45 AM for brats, burgers, and big-time fellowship as the Packers take on the NY Giants. Whether you bleed green and gold or just show up for the lunch and snacks, all are welcome! Hamburgers & brats provided — when you register, consider signing up for a side or treat to share! Click HERE to sign-up, go online or let the Welcome Center know you’re coming. And, bring a friend - casual events are great opportunities to invite non-believers into church! Sponsored by the Men’s Ministry.

🤗LEND A HAND

🦃TURKEY TIME! The Food Vault team is cooking up something special for the November 11th pick-up — a Thanksgiving box for every family, complete with a turkey breast. New this year: we’re aiming to provide easy-to-handle turkey breasts (generally under 4 lbs). Larger families may need two, so our goal is ambitious: 44 turkeys. Check out the sign-up — Jennie-O turkey breasts are currently on sale at Pick & Save! Sign up HERE, online at frcoostburg.org, or at the Welcome Center.  Turkeys are due to the kitchen by Sun., November 9th at Noon.

🍂 NOVEMBER’S ROLLING IN FAST — AND IT’S THROWING US A FEW CURVEBALLS! 

We’ve got five Sundays and a Thanksgiving Day service on deck to usher! That means we’re calling all hands (and smiles!) to help with ushering this month. If you or your family can lend a hand for a few services, we’d be so thankful. 👉 Sign up HERE or at the Welcome Center. 

📢SOUNDBITES   

✔️Twenty-four families were served this week from our Food Vault.

✔️ Attention, Bulletin Lovers! 🚨Next week’s bulletin deadline is coming a whole day early! Submissions are due Tuesday by NOON. Take deep breaths. You’ve got this. 🫶

✔️The Festive Food & Fellowship Life Group for women is coming back! Join us the third Thursday of each month at  6:30 PM in the LIbrary. Mark your calendars for the next fellowship: Thur., November 20 at 6:30 PM.

✔️A new issue of Pine Haven’s Whispering Pine is in the narthex rack. 

✔️Our Christian sympathies to Delores Roethel on the passing of her sister, Donna Lubbers this past Monday. And also our heartfelt sympathy to Nancy Josiah in the passing of her brother, Harlan Ten Pas.

✔️Last Call (for real!):  Let’s clear out the Lost & Found so it’s ready for another winter season…😉 Check it out in the hallway to the Fellowship Hall.

✔️October’s Special Offering. This month’s special offering supports our vibrant and growing Acts 29 Young Adult Ministry! God is moving in powerful ways through our 20-somethings, and it’s inspiring to witness their passion, faith, and leadership. Month-to-date collection is $2,395.

✔️Attendance last week was 321 and the offering was $22,282.