‍📍LOCAL NEWS.

ALERT. No Middle School Sunday School this week as the majority of kids are at Silver Birch worshipping!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Five Stars—Would Dine Again!”

Review of FRC’s First Wednesday Family Meal

If church dinners had Yelp reviews, ours would be trending. The first Wednesday Family Meal of the season was a five-star experience from start to finish! The savory aroma filled every hallway, the Chef and prep team delivered perfection, the servers kept smiles coming, and the cleanup crew made it look effortless. Truly a taste of a faith community at its best! Five stars, would absolutely dine again. And lucky for us, we can.

🍴 Next Family Meal – October 22 | Whether you’re coming early for Bible class, youth group, or just craving comfort food and great company—this meal is for YOU. No agenda, no pressure—just good food and time together as a church family.

On the Menu:
🧀 Mac & Cheese Bar – Classic, Bacon & White Cheddar, and  Butternut Squash 🥗 Harvest Salad & Warm Rolls  🍅 Tomato Soup (vegan-friendly)  🥕 Carrots & Celery with Ranch and, wait for it:
🍰 Sheri Hafeman’s Black Bottom Cake & Oreo Dirt Cake for Kids

Bring a friend, bring the family—or just bring yourself. But don’t forget to SIGN UP (soon)! Come be nourished in body and spirit as we share a table and grow in fellowship. 📅 Wednesday, Oct. 22 | 5:15–6:30 PM | FRC Fellowship Hall

Vision & Facilities Proposal Weekly Update(s)--yup, two for the price of one this week.

The Vision Sunday renderings will be on display in the narthex soon—on an easel, if not today, then by next Sunday. You can also see them on the big screen in the Fellowship Hall, rotating every 25 seconds for the next two weeks. To clarify, the renderings are conceptual illustrations, not formal building plans. They help visualize what’s being proposed, but details may change as plans are refined.

Some have asked: “$3.9 million just for a new entrance?” Actually, this plan is much more. It addresses key safety requirements while reworking interior spaces to serve ministry needs for years to come. The proposal price estimate, researched with local contractors, ensures the project stays within the $3.6–$3.9 million range and includes a refreshed educational wing, upgraded nursery, an added set of restrooms and a redesigned entrance to a secure second-floor check-in area for students.

The renderings are conceptual—a vision, not a finalized plan. Nothing is set in stone. This proposal is meant to guide discussion, planning, and prayerful consideration as we explore the best ways to serve our ministries and community.

The Life Group Challenge. Change starts with a choice. Life Groups challenge you to grow, connect, and live out your faith in ways that make a real difference—for you and for others. Check these out–

• Jeremiah: Daring to Hope in an Unstable World | a 6-week study that helps women discover how to live intentionally and trust God’s plan, even amid life’s challenges. Beginning this Tuesday at  6:30 PM in the Library. 

• How about sticking around every other Wed. nite when the kids are in Bible Class to study some real life challenges of parenting in today’s world. Parenting As Discipleship | 6:15 - 7:15 PM and an opportunity to grow your leadership of those littles entrusted to you! Sign Up using the QR code or drop by the Welcome Center. 

• It’s not too  late to join Alpha–an 8 week session that explores some of the big questions at the core of the Christian faith. Sunday’s at 4 PM…and there’s food…the Editor fact-checked. 

🏈 FRC Packer Tailgate Party! Mark your calendars for Sunday, November 16! The Packers play the Giants at noon, and we’re bringing the tailgate right here to church. We’ll have brats and hamburgers, and next week you can sign up to bring all the classic WI brat fry fix’ins. Bring your appetite, bring a friend, and enjoy good food, football, and fun with your church family! 

🥓☕Guys - time to get registered for the Saturday, Nov. 1st Men’s Prayer breakfast at Judi’s!

🤗LEND A HAMMER … or a HAND

🛠️ 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). 

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. 

• 🥐Only 1-2 spots remaining for each of the next three Wed. Nite Family meals–Oct. 22, Nov. 5 (also Samaritan's Purse Christmas box-packing night!) and Dec. 3rd. #Grateful #FRCRocks. Get in on the action 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.) 
• 🍪Cookie-bakers - we’d love you to sign-up for 2 dozen in the upcoming weeks. Check it out HERE.

📢SOUNDBITES  

✝️Our Christian sympathies to Francisco (Pancho) & Jenni Verduzco and family on the passing of Pancho’s mother who lived in Mexico; and to Mary Lou & Jim Roethel and Barb & Wayne Claerbout on the passing of Roger Walvoord, brother to Mary Lou and Barb.

✝️ 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 $65.

✝️Attendance last week was 402…that’s 3 consecutive weeks crushing >400…this math-obsessed Editor’s dream! Offering on Oct. 5 was $18,522.