BREAKING NEWS: FRC FACES BAND-AID CRISIS!

Our investigative team has uncovered a rather unusual shortage in our Operation Christmas Child supplies. We're short 12 boxes (roughly 20 count) of Band-Aids. But not just any Band-Aids. We're looking for the fun ones—princesses, puppies, neon ... you get the picture!

So here's our challenge: If you're headed to the grocery store this week, would you toss a box in your cart? No SignUpGenius, no forms, no reporting back. We're just going to trust that 12 of you will come through for us. How's that for faith?

Generic brands (with kitties, puppies, llamas - at Meijer, hint) are perfectly fine (and often a whole lot cheaper!). Just drop your box in the OCC Donation Box in the Coat Room off the Narthex.

Case closed? We're counting on you! And if you’re willing to help us fill more open gift slots, click HERE.

CHECK CHRISTMAS DECORATING OFF THE LIST!

Need a wreath? Garland? Porch pot? Maybe a candle or two? Our Colorado H.O.G. students can help with that!

The Holiday Decorations Fundraiser is back, with fresh greens and more from Van Ert Christmas Tree Farm, with proceeds helping our students get to Ravencrest in Colorado for their H.O.G. discipleship trip. Your order will arrive right here at church on Nov. 17—no shipping charge!

Interested? Connect with a student going on the trip or head to our SignUpGenius (HERE) by Oct. 18. We’ll take it from there!

And just imagine how accomplished you’ll feel when Nov. 17 rolls around and you’ve already conquered your Christmas decorating. (Or at least the outside part. We can’t help you with the tree.)

LIFE GROUPS: LAST CALL!

Most groups are getting underway, so we’re about to stop pestering you. If you’ve been thinking about joining one, now’s the time! Check out the options HERE and get your name on the list.

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS AT FRC ... HOLY COW!

If you were at church last Wednesday, you know the place was HOPPING! Over 200 people for a fabulous Family Meal, crafts for the little ones, elementary Bible Class & Family Night, the Hallelujah Life Group kickoff, high school small groups and Choir. Whew! We're tired just typing all that. But what a great problem to have. God is at work at FRC!

Haven't tried a Wednesday Night Family Meal yet? Circle Nov. 4 on your calendar and give it a whirl! Our investigative reporter (who apparently has very little else to do) has been snooping around the kitchen and believes beef roast is on the menu. And there's a strong rumor that Esther Brusse's famous Crumb Cake with Vanilla Sauce is making its second annual appearance. We cannot confirm or deny these reports.

And seriously, if the thought of dining with 200 people seems a little overwhelming, don't let it stop you. There's ALWAYS a place at the table. Guaranteed.

🕵BREAKING NEWS: CUPCAKES ARE SPREADING BEYOND THE FELLOWSHIP HALL!

On Sunday, Oct. 25, representatives from the Kingdom Network will be joining us for worship and officially welcoming FRC into the network. And since we rarely pass up a good excuse to celebrate, we're planning a little reception after worship—complete with homemade cupcakes from one of our very own FRC bakers!

Now, brace yourselves. We're about to break with tradition.

With space at a premium these days, we're expanding our cupcake territory! Instead of squeezing everyone into the Fellowship Hall, we're inviting you to enjoy your cupcakes and conversation throughout the Fellowship Hall, Narthex AND Entrance area. Yes, you read that correctly. Fellowship in the Narthex. We're getting adventurous!

Same great fellowship. Same delicious treats. Just a little more elbow room. Consider this your advance warning. You've got a couple of weeks to prepare for this historic change.

Our very own Chef Carol received a Paul Hollywood handshake from from one of our dinner guests last Wednesday! Little does she know there are a few hundred more of us who'd gladly give her one, too. (But we promise not to form a line.) Carol would much rather we kept this to ourselves, but we figured she'd survive just a little public appreciation!

FRC IS HOSTING – MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

We’re hosting this year’s Community Reformation Day service on Oct. 25 at 6 PM, with guest speaker Pastor Dave Izenbart of the Kingdom Network.

The offering will support Words of Hope, a ministry that's no stranger to FRC! And there's a local connection—its president is Jon Opgenorth, son of FRC's own Larry & Gloria Opgenorth.

And a special shoutout to our behind-the-scenes crew—musicians, media, video and sound teams, greeters, deacons, ushers and more. Thanks for so willingly pitching in to help make this service happen!

PASTOR APPRECIATION SUNDAY – NOV. 1st!

We're celebrating our pastors after worship with cookies, coffee and a chance to thank them for all they do. We promise to keep the reception shorter than one of Pastor Toby's sermons. (Well, we'll try.)

THE CASE OF THE MISSING JACKETS!

Our investigative reporter has uncovered quite the stash during the great Shed cleanout. A suspicious little collection of jackets! Columbia, Aéropostale ... apparently our students have expensive taste AND short memories!

The evidence has been quietly moved to the Lost & Found (coat room off carport entrance), where suspects may discreetly identify and reclaim their property. No questions asked. No parents need to know.

QUICK HITS

ANOTHER NEW BABY! Congratulations to Ross & Nicole (Brill) Kaat on the birth of Abram John on Sept 30. Everyone is doing well although we didn’t specifically ask about sleep levels!

PTL! OCTOBER USHERS ARE COVERED! Every usher spot for October is filled! Thank you, thank you! And for all you professing (or unprofessing) overachievers who like to get a jump on things, November's sign-up is already live! Find it HERE, at frcoostburg.org or at the Welcome Center.

LAST WEEK’S OFFERING was $18,692. Special Offering: $2919.

The Sept/Oct SPECIAL OFFERING designees are Kelsey Corpas, with ministry partner World Team in Spain & FRC’s Operation Christmas Child (OCC) project (box shipping costs).