‍🗞️LAST CALL (No, Really – This is It!)

🕐 The clock is ticking! If you haven’t signed up for this Wed.’s Family Meal Nite, the deadline is TODAY at 1 PM. Yep—today. Yep—1 PM. Why the rush? Because our kitchen crew is already plotting meatballs with all the fixin’s… and a crumb cake with vanilla sauce that’ll make you regret procrastinating. No more stalling😉—swing by the Welcome Center or beat the line and sign up at frcoostburg.org. Serving anytime between 5:15 - 6:30 PM. Gluten-free soup offering.

⏳ T-4 days! This Thursday, FRC hosts the Love INC New Way Meal—and we’re short just one salad. Step up, be the Salad Hero, and claim the final spot at signupgenius.com/go/NewWayMeal 🥗✨.  

📌Two usher openings remain for October 26. Grab one today at the Welcome Center, frcoostburg.org, or click HERE.

📍LOCAL NEWS.

Vision & Facilities Proposal Update. Welcome to our new feature — your go-to spot for the latest info, tidbits, and “breaking news” on the Vision/Facilities proposal. (Don’t worry, no fake news here. Just church news… with a little humor, because we can’t help ourselves.) Here’s the deal: we’ll dig up the updates, and you agree to read them. Fair? Good. Because the next person who says, “I don’t read the bulletin” will be instantly promoted to Official Roving Reporter — complete with notebook and press pass.

• Input Forums: Nearly 180 people participated last week! 
• Your Feedback: All notes went off to CGS (Church Growth Services), the pros at sorting through all that data. 
• Vision Sunday Recap: Everyone on FRC’s email list got a link on Monday to re-watch the presentation. Didn’t get it? That means one of three things: 

1. You’re not subscribed to our (non-award-winning) emails.
2. You changed your email address and forgot to tell us. 
3. You gave us no email at all.

Only you can fix this situation! You know how. Email, text or visit us in the office with updated info!

🎬 In a world… where people sing only in their showers… one choir dares to gather again. Join us for the big return of CHOIR PRACTICE — this Wednesday, October 8 at 7:30 PM! And yes, there’s a master plan here, folks:

 1️⃣ Sign up for the Wednesday Night Family Meal this same night.
2️⃣ Enjoy a fabulous home-cooked dinner (because hitting high notes is easier on a full stomach).
3️⃣ Fellowship around the table (laughter is the best warm-up exercise).
4️⃣ Then make your way to choir practice to lift your voice and share lots of joy!

🛠️ Join the Reformed Rebuilders in Northwest Iowa! November 3–9 we’re heading to help families still recovering from the June 2024 floods. There’s plenty to do—carpentry, flooring, electrical work—and your hands can bring real hope! Come for part of the week or all of it. The only cost is travel. We’ll be based at Maurice Reformed Church, serving, connecting, and making memories together. Ready to roll up your sleeves? Contact Pastor Brian (btaylor@frcoostburg.org | 920-287-5198) or Eric Hahn (e_hahn85@hotmail.com | 920-207-9514).

📖CHALLENGE YOURSELF TODAY (Oct. 5)

• Journey through Romans in an adult Sunday School class after worship at about 10:15 AM (Northside of Fellowship Hall). Perfectly fine to grab coffee and cookies first.  🎬 Join Pastor Bob and be ready to learn, grow, and be encouraged.

• The Alpha Life Group begins at 4:00 PM today. It’s a safe and welcoming space (with light snacks!) to explore life’s biggest questions and discover how faith speaks into everyday life. 

• 📺 The Chosen: Season 5 | Join us in the Shed at 10:15 AM for a peaceful, no-stress viewing. Come, watch, and reflect on God’s story in a relaxed, welcoming space—perfect for connecting with Him and others!  

🤗LEND A HAND

Many of you are already sharing Christ’s love through service. For those who haven’t yet, check out these opportunities to serve the kingdom! Sign-up in-person at the Welcome Center, online at frcoostburg.org or by clicking on the links. 

• Four (4) individuals needed to support the Oct. 22 Wed. Nite Family Meal in Food Prep, Clean-Up and Takedown. Check it out HERE.
• Two (2) individuals to support the Nov. 5th Wed. Nite Family Meal & Samaritan’s Purse box-packing evening! Check it out HERE.
• Coffee Fellowship Servers | Serve in a simple, rewarding role! After worship, greet guests, pour coffee, and share a smile—it’s a great way to connect, especially if you’re new to FRC. Text or call Joan Dykstra at (920) 226‑0312 to join the Nov.–Feb. schedule. (Returning servers will be scheduled automatically.) 

📢SOUNDBITES  

✝️PTL! 100% of the Operation Christmas Child gifts are purchased! We’ll be ready for you to fill 175 boxes next month. Thank you FRC!

✝️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. If you haven’t yet experienced the impact of their ministry, don’t miss today’s Moment for Missions—a chance to see how the Spirit is at work in and through this next generation of believers.

✝️ And speaking of Acts 29 — they are deeply grateful for everyone who took part in the Soup Supper Fundraiser. Whether you shared soup, gave a gift, or simply showed up, your presence made the evening truly special. Together we raised over $1,400! A heartfelt shout-out to Denise Prinsen — your coordination skills are a priceless gift.

✝️There’s over 40 Middle School kids registered for Silver Birch Ranch … wanna add Camp Counselor to your resume? We can help with that😜!!!

✝️Attendance last week was 430…just one more consecutive week over 400 and we will, as promised in last week’s issue, stop talking about math (momentarily…)!  Offering on 9/28 was $15,270.

✝️The Special Offering for August / September totalled $6,317. Thank you for supporting Kelsey Corpas and World Team in Spain and the Operation Christmas Child team where your donations will cover the postage for 175 boxes as well as numerous gifts for the children’s boxes.