❤️MENASHA RELIEF UPDATE

What a week!

Since launching our Menasha Relief Drive, FRC has delivered five loads of supplies to families recovering from the tornado—and we're planning one final delivery next week before wrapping up the effort.

It's been incredible to watch our church family respond with such generosity. We've also welcomed many people from the community who stopped by after seeing our social media posts or digital sign.

Together, we've filled vehicles with everything from diapers and cleaning supplies to flashlights, bug spray, plastic tubs and other essentials that are helping our neighbors as they clean up and recover.

As we prepare for our final delivery, we have two requests:

• We're looking for someone with a van, pickup or truck, who would be willing to help make a delivery on Thursday morning, August 12. Please give the office a call (920.564-2319) or email us if you can help.
• Donations will be accepted through 8:00 a.m. on August 12. After that time, we'll be loading up for our final trip.

Thank you for showing what it looks like to love our neighbors in a practical way. How amazing to watch our church—and our community—rally around families who needed a helping hand.

🥒 Got More Garden Than You Can Handle?

If you're giving away zucchini to anyone who walks by... we've got a great place for it!

Our Food Vault is always grateful for fresh garden produce. Tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, beans, peppers, and other vegetables will be shared with local families during our next distribution on Tuesday, August 11. Please don’t bring veggies after Aug 11!

Just drop your produce off in the church kitchen by Tuesday morning, and we'll take it from there.

Behind the Scenes...

Since Brian and Lori's retirement, many have been wondering what comes next. While Sunday's staffing update will share more about the future, we wanted you to know that ministry hasn't been on hold.

Throughout the summer, volunteers have stepped into new opportunities, staff members have worked together in new ways, and countless hours have gone into preparing for the fall. Much of that work happens quietly, but it reflects something that's always been true: the ministry of the church is carried forward by people who faithfully serve wherever they're needed.

We are grateful for everyone who has stepped forward during this season of transition and excited to share more about what lies ahead. We invite you to continue praying for our church, our leaders, and the new chapter God is writing as we move into the fall together.

�Operation Christmas Child: Thanks for an Amazing Start!

‍Thanks to your generosity and some excellent bargain hunting, we've reached our school supply goals for Operation Christmas Child!

540 school supply items collected: 180 crayons, 180 colored pencils, and 180 markers! 🎉 What an incredible head start.

Our special school supply presale is now complete—but the shoebox season is just beginning!

In early September, we'll share this year's complete packing information, gift ideas, and easy shopping links for those who prefer Amazon or Target.

🗓️ Save the Date: Shoebox Packing Night is Wednesday, November 4. We hope you'll join us as together, we pack shoeboxes, share a meal and share God's love with children around the world.

We Know You're Out There...

We know there are more nurses, EMTs, first responders, and others with medical training at FRC than we've heard from.

We're creating a simple monthly rotation. When it's your scheduled Sunday, you'll simply worship as usual from a designated seating area so our Safety Team knows where to find you if a medical need arises.

Most Sundays, you'll never be needed. But if the unexpected happens, your presence could make all the difference.

If you're willing to be part of this team, please sign up HERE, stop by the Welcome Center, or contact the church office.

Dear First Reformed Church,
‍Thank you just doesn’t seem like enough for the use of your church for Bruce’s funeral.  Everyone was so incredibly helpful, from lunch assistance, live streaming, music and custodians!! Another GREAT thing about small town living. Thank you and God’s continued blessing!
Sincerely, The Family of Bruce Mentink

Have you signed up for the Men's Golf Scramble coming up on September 12? It’s time to swing into action and register HERE or at frcoostburg.org.

Last week’s attendance: 368 and offering: $15,566. Combined July/August special offering to-date (designated for Ben & Becca Johnson in Thailand and Bob Able of Remember Nhu is: $ 2,401.

Trivia Quiz: Last Week’s Trivia: Do you know three FRC’ers are getting married in the first 2 weeks of August?  Answer: Congratulations to Nolan & Alexa  (Paape) Huibregtse, Campbell (Van Ess) & John Phelan, and Mitch & Mia (Dzwonkowski) VerVelde. Blessings as you start life together!

The 21st Annual Gospel Music Fest is happening Friday, August 21 and Saturday, Aug. 22 at the HIlbert Civic Park in Hilbert, WI! Check out their website HERE or at voicesofpeacemusic.net/gospel-fest/

A great weekend of southern gospel, bluegrass and country music. No admission. Fish fry on Friday along with traditional picnic fare and, might we add, “many delicious desserts” (per their website!). Bring your own lawn chair!