FRC Calendar

HEADLINE NEWS

🎶 “Amazing Grace” — March 1 at 6:00 PM 🎶 On Sun., March 1 at 6:00 PM, the Northwestern College Acappella Choir will present a concert at the Christian Reformed Church titled Amazing Grace — and we’d love to show up in a big way!

First — mark your calendar and plan to attend. It’s going to be a beautiful evening of Christ-centered music, and what a gift to support fellow believers and these talented students.

Second — let’s extend some FRC hospitality! Additional host families are still needed for 15 choir members on Sunday night. This is a simple, meaningful way to come alongside another local church and bless these college students.

Here’s what hosting looks like:

• Students will have a light supper at church before the concert.
• Host families provide a simple breakfast Monday morning.
• If possible, a bag lunch for the road.
• They’ll depart from church by 8:00 AM Monday.

So really — one night, some pancakes (or cereal!), maybe a sandwich, and a whole lot of encouragement. Can you open your home to one or two students? Can you fill a seat on March 1 at 6 PM?

Let’s show up well — in the pews and in our guest rooms. 💛

If you’re willing to host, please contact the church office soon(!) and let us know how many students you can accommodate.

⏰ Wednesday Nite Family Meal – Feb. 18 ⏰THIS. IS. NOT. A. DRILL. The RSVP deadline is TODAY at 2:29 PM.  Not 2:30. Not “later tonight.” 2:29. (We like to live on the edge.)

Right now we’re at 115 signed up … and historically? We land somewhere north of 150. 👀 Which means… some of you are living dangerously. This is your friendly, fun, slightly dramatic reminder to get your name on the list.

And this is also perfect for neighbors, friends, new faces, or anyone who just needs a place at the table! The menu is scrumptious and we’ve told you about  Jean Lensink’s legendary Inside-Outside Chocolate Cake....
Come as you are. Bring someone who needs community. Help us push that number into its usual glory range 👉 RSVP HERE, at frcoostburg.org, or at the Welcome Center.

Need takeout for someone with mobility or other health challenges? We’ve got you. Just write “takeout” in the comments and we’ll make sure you’re cared for.

LOCAL NEWS

🚨 FRC Homegrown Alert! 🚨 We’re giving a big, warm, slightly-extra-FRC-style welcome to our special guests, Kyle & Jayne Wenig, who are worshiping with us today!

Fun fact (Kyle doesn’t know we’re saying this, so let’s all act surprised later): Kyle’s claim to fame is that he’s homegrown right here at FRC! That’s right — locally sourced, FRC-raised, 100% organic. 🌱 Which makes hearing updates about his and Jayne’s work with Athletes in Action especially meaningful for us!

We’ll get a quick update during the worship service, but don’t stop there — grab a coffee, secure a cookie (or two, we won’t judge), and join them during the Sunday School hour on the north side of the Fellowship Hall to hear more about what they’re up to. Come for the worship.  Stay for the cookies. 🍪✨

YUP, this means the Romans Study is on hiatus this week!

March / April Special Offering Recipients: Team Wenig along with the FRC Uth Missions trip to Nicaragua.

🔎 Where’s Waldo… I Mean, Where’s Everybody? 🔎Is anyone actually home in March? Or do we need to launch a Second Reformed Church campus in Florida? 🌴😎

We are officially on the hunt for volunteers — especially Ushers! If you are in town in March… congratulations. You’re hired. 🎉

No experience necessary. Never ushered before? Perfect. Consider it your March adventure. I’m fairly certain “be church usher” is on your bucket list somewhere between “learn pickleball” and “organize the garage.”

It’s simple. You smile. You hand out a bulletin. You help people find a seat. Boom. Ministry. So if you’re not snowbirding, beach-walking, cruise-taking, or generally escaping Wisconsin… we need you. 👉 Sign up HERE, on our website, or at the Welcome Center.

Grab any March week(s) you can. Let’s prove there are still people north of the Mason-Dixon line in March. 😄

NEWS BRIEFS

Our sympathies to the family of Lyle (Duff) Ver Velde. Duff passed away on Wed. evening, February 11th.

🛒 Food Vault Tuesday: Look What You Did! 🛒 This week, the Food Vault served 27 families — that’s 91 people blessed with groceries and a little breathing room.

Total value of groceries shared?

• 🥁 $4,590 worth — about $170 per family!

And here’s the beautiful part: FRC’s portion was just $391.50 total — that’s only $14.50 per family. Church, that’s loaves-and-fishes kind of math. 🙌

Because of your generosity, small amounts turn into big impact. Real food. Real help. Real neighbors served. Nice work, FRC. Let’s keep those carts (and prayers) rolling.

🧈 Butter Buyers, You Did It Again! 🧈Because of YOU, we churned up a grand total of 53  pounds of butter for the Food Vault (as of this writing)! 🙌 Rumor has it (okay, multiple reliable dairy sources) that Kwik Trip was wiped out on Tuesday. Coincidence? We think not. Your buying power is strong. 💪🧈

Thank you for showing up, stocking up, and helping us bless our neighbors in a very practical (and delicious) way. The Food Vault — and many grateful families — appreciate every single pound.

Last week’s offering totaled $28,633 with 328 in attendance. Our Jan/Feb Special offering, month-to-date is at $3,157. 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.

2nd Call | 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. THANK YOU to the two individuals who have already volunteered!

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