WEEK OF JUNE 22nd

FRC NEWS

🎙️ TODAY’S HEADLINERS

📢 Just Do It! This numbers-happy editor is thrilled to report that 35.7% of our July usher spots are filled! 🙌
Of course… that means 64.3% still need to be claimed—and July starts in just 8 days. ⏳We’ve pondered long enough, friends. Now, it’s go time. 💪 Head to frcoostburg.org, click the Ushers Needed – July button, and grab your spot. Online Readers - you can be the first to take us over the finish line. Just click HERE. Let’s do this—together!  #JustDoIt #HospitalityMatters #ServeTogether #UshersRock

🎤 Rolling Out the Red Carpet… or at least the handheld mic!  We’re excited to welcome a very special guest today—Todd Brown, CEO of Brown Church Development Group! Todd and his team are nationally known for helping churches grow through smart planning, strong ministry alignment, and intentional facility design. 🏗️📈 Over the past 18 months, our Consistory has been working with Brown to evaluate how our current space supports all the vibrant ministry happening here—and how we can position ourselves even better for the future. 🚀 With that evaluation now complete, Todd is here in person to share their findings with us. We're thrilled to have him with us—let's lean in and see what God might have in store! 🙌

🍦🗞️SUNDAY SCOOP

Hearts on Fire, Voices Raised, Jesus at the Center! Huge thanks to all the servant-hearted VBS staff from FRC and our co-partner, First Presbyterian-Oostburg. These volunteers helped us share Jesus with nearly 100 kids this week! Each day brought a wave of pink, yellow, and orange shirts—full of energy and excitement for Jesus. Worship time just about blew the roof off (but don’t worry, no one from Property was around to see it…we checked!). The kids listened, learned, and connected with our amazing volunteer staff, all centered on helping them know Jesus better. What a week! ✝️🙏💜 #FRC_FPO_VBS2025  #CelebrateJesus

📢SOUNDBITES  

Hey Dads—Don’t Miss Out! If you didn’t get your Father’s Day gift last Sunday, stop by the Welcome Center and grab one from the basket on the counter. And no, that’s not a crayon or some kind of art supply—it’s a Bible highlighter! It’s designed for those delicate Bible pages, so go ahead—highlight your favorite verses without worry. Guys, you didn’t hear it here but, if you want this cool gadget, just grab one … no need to be a father.

Breaking News: Our Special Investigative Reporter uncovered some very juicy intel… FRC’s kitchen is getting brand-new sinks next week! Friends—you’ll sleep better knowing this.

And if new sinks weren’t thrilling enough… Hold onto your vacuum cords—this week, the upstairs Sunday School rooms are getting their carpets cleaned! Who knew?  

📢SOUNDBITES, CONTINUED

In Search Of…the Food Vault is in search of food donations of bottled juice, pancake mix, Hamburger Helper, jelly or jam, and boxes of jello or pudding. If you’re willing to help us out please drop in the barrel in the coat room off the carport entrance!

Last Week’s Statistics:  Attendance - 318 and offering - $16,349. Month-to-Date Special offering is $764. The June/July special offering options are 🌏Ben Johnson – serving in Thailand with Serge and/or ❤️ Samaritan’s Hand – a Christ-centered addiction recovery ministry in Sheboygan.

Connect With Us!

Everyone - come join us for cookies, coffee or cold drink after the service! Just exit left out of the Sanctuary and follow people to the Fellowship Room!

SERVE OPPORTUNITIES

JOIN THE FRONT LINES OF FRIENDLY! Can you rock a bulletin like a pro? Sign up today - the church needs you (and your charm) to fill the July usher spots! Sign-up at frcoostburg.org or the Welcome Center #UsherLife #FRC WelcomeCrew  #NoExperienceRequired��

After Church Fellowship

Cookie donations appreciated. To donatesign up at frcoostburg.org, stop at the Welcome Center or point your camera to the QR code (left) and press the link that pops up.

THIS WEEK'S ACTIVITIES

SUNDAY

10:15 Coffee & Cookies Fellowship

Bus leaves for Camp Manitoqua (parents, lean on your email for all details)

TUESDAY

9:00 AM Eernisse Circle (Hostess: Judy H.)

1:30 PM Stitching for a Cause

WEDNESDAY

6:30 PM Missions Trip Meeting (The Shed)

ADVANCE ANNOUNCEMENTS

June 29th - 9am Sunday Worship: God’s Provision, Part I (Pastor Brian) Scripture: I Samuel 17:1-51

JUNE 29: ACTS 29

JUL 6-12: Uth Mission Trip to Indianapolis

JUL 10-13: Lifest (Oshkosh)

JUL 19: love INC’s 9th Annual Mini Golf Putt FORE Love fundraiser from 10 AM - 6 PM

PRAYER CARE & UPDATES

Keep our Manitoqua campers in your prayers this week - for safe travels, for the first-timers to feel comfortable being away from home and that all the campers have a faith-filled week of learning and fellowship! Our crew attending: Ellie Thomack, Sam Thomack, Emerson Heinen, Rowen Heinen, Elliana Markus, Jayleigh Hoskins, Jesse Ongna, Aubree Ongna, Benson Daane, Calvin Daane, Lilianne Daane, Laila Jensen, Gavin Jensen, Brynn Ver Velde, Addison Brill, Ellison Van Ginkel, Annaka Boomsma, Patchouli Jensema and Kamila Ochoa. And pray also for Toby, Justin & Lori as they transport the kids and build relationships while at camp!

🚨 ALL HANDS ON DECK – Prayer Warriors Needed. Let’s rally, church. These are moments to lift one another up and go all in.💪 Pray for -

🙏 Henry Rauwerdink as he is in the midst of cancer treatments - pray the treatments are effective.

🙏 Sue Hartmann, preparing to start chemo—possibly as early as next week.

🙏 And for our youngest prayer need, Henry DeBlaey—let’s ask boldly that he gains the weight his body needs.

🙏 Tim Gabrielse who’s scheduled for knee replacement on Tues., June 24.

🙏 Alicia Hilbelink continues her recovery from surgery - keep those prayers for patience coming.

🙏 And for our rehab friends, Jeff Brusse & Don Teunissen, pray for continued gains and progress to the goals!

This Week’s Mission Partner: Tara Meke – TeachBeyond. Please pray for Tara as she supports global refugee ministry and Christian education:

  1. Lesvos: A new teen club is launching to build deeper relationships with refugee youth. Their trauma-informed English curriculum is also expanding to classes in the U.S., Iran, and Athens.

  2. Athens: Ministry partners Iman and Maryam hosted U.S. medical teams and a refugee children’s party that opened doors to faith conversations.

  3. Prison Ministry: English-through-the-Bible classes are reaching men in an Athens prison—pray for more attendees and impact.

  4. Global Growth: TeachBeyond just trained nearly 70 new missionaries headed to 20+ countries. Pray for their preparation and outreach.