HEADLINE NEWS

Beware the MotMots… or Insure Your Lawn!

They’re colorful. They’re sneaky. And this May… they might be landing in your yard.

That’s right—MotMots are on the move! As part of a fun (and slightly mischievous) fundraiser, flocks of these vibrant birds—representing the national bird of Nicaragua—may start popping up on lawns all around our FRC family. You might wake up to find your yard has been “flocked”… or maybe you’ll be the one sending them!

But don’t worry—you’ve got options. For a donation, you can:

• Send a flock of MotMots to a friend’s yard (all in good fun) - sign-ups starting next week, OR
• Protect your own lawn by purchasing MotMot Insurance.

For a $40 donation, you can rest easy knowing no team of MotMots will land on your lawn during the month of May . Consider it peace of mind—with a purpose!

All proceeds go toward supporting our 2026 FRC Oostburg Youth Mission Trip to Managua, Nicaragua, where our students will serve alongside Tesoros de Dios.

Get your MotMot Insurance today!  Use this link or stop by the Welcome Center to fill out a paper form.

You can also give by cash, check (made out to “FRC Oostburg” with “Motmot Fundraiser” in the memo), or Venmo.
So… will you risk it? Or insure it?

Last Call for “Oma’s” Breakfast!

Today’s the final day to get your order in!

“Oma’s” might just become your new favorite brunch spot… minus the bill. Join us May 3 for a “by donation” breakfast fundraiser supporting our High School Missions Trip to Nicaragua.

Order ahead → Show up → Get seated → Enjoy a delicious breakfast (it really is that easy).

Menu favorites include Maple Glazed French Toast and Bacon—and yes, it’s as good as it sounds.

Order online using the LINK, QR code, go online or grab a paper menu at the high-top tables in the Narthex.

Don’t miss it—orders close today!

LOCAL NEWS

Spring Clean-Up Day – May 16

Let’s hit 25 volunteers - 30 for the prize (we can’t promise anything big… but it’ll probably be tasty.)

Spring Clean-Up Day is back—and it’s one of the best (and most fun) ways we get to serve together.

We’ll divide into teams, tackle projects, and yes… there may be a little friendly competition along the way.

No special skills needed—just show up ready to help.

Whether you come on your own or bring a friend, we’ll get you plugged into a team.

• Saturday, May 16
• Morning (start time coming soon)

Sign up HERE , at frcoostburg.org or the Welcome Center so we can plan projects and teams. Let’s make this a great morning of serving together—and see if we can hit (or beat!) that 25-person goal.

Help Wanted: Must Be Older Than 4 (…or At Least Taller)

We’re pretty sure we just set a record—27 usher spots filled in a week! Nicely done, church. But… we’ve still got 8 openings left for May, and we’re officially being shown up by a 4-year-old usher (yes, really—see photo proof ).

She showed up. She smiled. She took her job seriously (with a little help from big brother).  So now we’re thinking…

If she can jump in, maybe you can too!

No experience needed. Minimal training required. Smiling strongly encouraged.

Let’s finish this off and fill those last 8 spots! Sign up today—we promise it’s easier than tying your shoes at age four.

• Sign-Up HERE
• at frcoostburg.org, or
• Stop at the Welcome Center

NEWS BRIEFS

The last RCA Conversation is coming up next Sun., May 3 at 10:15 AM. If you’ve not yet attended a session, please consider RSVP’ing for the May 3rd session. Pre-registration is required and we’re expecting a large group - click HERE or stop at the Welcome Center.

Brats & Baked Goods = Win Love INC’s Brat Fry & Bake Sale is Saturday, May 9 | 10–2 at Oostburg Piggly Wiggly. Grab a brat, grab a treat, support a great cause! FRC Bakers: We need cookies, brownies, breads, or snack mix (individually wrapped). Sign up HERE or at the Welcome Center!

VBS Registration is open and THANK YOU to all who have already signed up!  Go to frcoostburg.org. Imagination Station sign-up is easy to spot.

Last week’s offering totaled $13,158.

March/April Special Offering is currently at: $4,6478 which will support missions work for both Kyle & Jayne Wenig with Athletes in Action and FRC’s Youth Missions Trip to Nicaragua.

The May/June special offering is designated for Love INC and The Wynveen’s work overseas (note: sometimes due to location of our missionaries, we need to refrain from mentioning specifics such as name or location).

Attendance hit 413 last week! Now the big question: do we go for the double-header and break 400+ two weeks in a row? That’s elite territory… the kind of streak your stats-obsessed Editor lives for.

Did you know? FRC's Food Vault distributed a whopping $56,662 in groceries in 2025?! WOW!

Guys — the Men’s Prayer Breakfast is coming up THIS SATURDAY, May 2nd at Judi’s. Yes, it’s at 6 AM… but before you panic, remember: that just means you’ll have the entire day ahead of you. With a solid breakfast and a boost of faith, you’ll be fully powered up for mowing, thatching, raking… maybe even washing the car (no promises, but we’re aiming high). Sleep is temporary. Pancakes...we hope, are eternal.