HEADLINE NEWS

Reformed Rebuilders Update! Our crew rolled out Saturday at the very holy hour of 5:30 AM, coffee in hand and eyes only half open, headed for Seminole, Florida. Their mission this week: helping rebuild from damage done by Hurricanes Milton and Helene and being the hands and feet of Jesus wherever they go.

They’re ready for hard work, warm weather, and whatever Florida decides to throw at them… including the occasional falling iguana...

Please keep our Reformed Rebuilders in your prayers this week—for safety, strength, good teamwork, and protection from both power tools and surprise reptiles. And pray that God uses their work to bring hope and encouragement to the people they serve.

Wednesday Nite Family Meal – Feb. 18

Time is ticking! Don’t miss out — get your RSVP in soon! This is the perfect night to invite someone—a relaxed, come-as-you-are meal with great food and even better company. It’s especially welcoming for neighbors, friends, or anyone seeking connection or a church home.

Menu: Chicken Teriyaki over rice, mixed greens citrus salad, fresh baked rolls, and Jean Lensink’s famous Inside-Outside Chocolate Cake with chocolate mousse (or belated Valentine’s cookies).

Come as you are—or bring someone who needs a place at the table. Let’s make room together!  RSVP HERE, on frcoostburg.org or at the Welcome Center. If mobility or other challenges make it hard to attend in person, let us care for you with a takeout meal—just mention “takeout” in the comments.

Calling Parents with Young Children: We could use your wisdom and advice as we continue to make our FRC Family Room (aka Nursery) an improved space.

If you’re willing to be a part of a team that provides insights that help us spruce up the space and increase safety precautions (like check-in/out), please email plemkuil@frcoostburg.org or text at 920.698.2442.

No big meetings - think non-public Facebook group where we can pose questions and get your thoughts.

LOCAL NEWS

A Deal Too Good to Let Slide! This Monday and Tuesday, Kwik Trip has pounds of butter for just 99¢—yes, a whole pound for less than a dollar!

We need 35 butter runners to grab a pound each for the Food Vault - or 70 of you and we’d be good for two months! Mark your calendars, move fast, and don’t let this deal slip away! Ready to spread the word and help out? Let’s do this!

P.S. then get ready to spread the excitement all over again—because the 29¢ cream cheese sale is coming soon. Talk about a cheesy good deal...

Alpha Continues Sundays @ 4 PM (Fellowship Room) Alpha is a friendly space to explore faith, ask honest questions, and have real conversations—no pressure, no “right answers.” We’re continuing the study we began this fall, and this week’s session on Who is the Holy Spirit? (Part I) sparked some great discussion! Each week stands on its own, so you can jump in anytime. Come check it out!

LIVE: Camp Manitoqua Online Sign-Up Let’s talk summer ya’ all! 3rd - 7th Graders: Camp Manitoqua is June 21-26 and the sign-up is LIVE! Click HERE or go to frcoostburg.org or, grab it from the email sent to parents!. Total cost is $580 (FRC pays $290 for members) and includes the Stay at Camp, Travel & T-shirt. A $145 deposit is due to the church office by March 3rd. Venmo: @Frc-Oost.

Host Family Needed for Exchange Student Wind, a 15-year-old exchange student from Thailand, is currently an 11th grader at OHS and needs a host family very quickly. He’s been in a temporary placement since August, and that family is no longer able to host him, so a new home is urgently needed for the remainder of the school year.

Wind is active in band and enjoys sports and computers. He speaks good English, carries his own medical insurance, and covers his personal expenses. Host families simply provide a safe, caring place to stay and meals.

If you’re willing to help, please contact the church office. Opening your home to Wind is a wonderful way to live out Christ’s love and hospitality.

NEWS BRIEFS

Thanks to your generosity, the Reformed Rebuilders fundraiser brought in $3,694! After expenses, the total raised will be $3,035. Thank you, FRC, for your incredible support!

Our sympathies to Lyle (Duff) Ver Velde on the passing of his brother-in-law Cal Jensema; and to Laverne & Wayne Opgenorth on the passing of Laverne’s sister Lois Van Ess.

Athletes In Action

Special Guests: Next week we welcome Kyle & Jayne Wenig to FRC to update us on their ministry with Athletes in Action! Team Wenig will be one of the options for the March & April Special Offering along with the FRC Uth Missions Trip to Nicaragua.

Last week’s offering totaled $19,571 with 373 in attendance. Our Special offering, month-to-date is at $2,613. Our ministry options for the January/February special offering are The Gathering Place (Falls) and Pastor Elijah and Living Hope Uganda. If you wish to give to a specific entity, please mark it on your check or envelope.

🌟 DID YOU KNOW...?

In just the past two weeks, our amazing Hospitality Guides have greeted 4 new families to our church! Have you noticed our visitors too?

Now it’s your turn: When you see new families, be sure to give them a big, friendly welcome. A simple smile or kind word from you can make all the difference in helping them feel at home.

Need a quick way to start? Try this:

“Good morning! I don’t think we’ve met—I’m [your name]. And you are? ... Have you worshipped with us before? We’re glad you’re here.

Curious about what Hospitality Guides do? Stay tuned — you might even want to join their team!