Just ONE WEEK from today is our music-packed worship celebration of 175 years of God’s faithfulness! And after worship? Get ready for a joyful celebration bursting with food, live music, inflatables, and activities for all ages—a day full of laughter, connection, and gratitude. Our Roving Reporter is back with a few tips & tricks for the big day:

• PRAY. FOR. A. RAIN-FREE. DAY. Seriously. Start now. The 175th team thanks you!
• Church starts at 10:00 AM sharp—with pre-service music starting at 9:50. Yes, ten to the hour. Set those alarms, friends.
• Don't be late. We had to remove a pew just to fit all the musical groups. If you roll in at 9:59, you will be sitting crisscross applesauce on the floor.
• Wear your 175th T-shirt! We’ll be snapping a big aerial photo in the sanctuary—what better way to show our unity (and great fashion sense) in one joyful shot?
• Gluten-Free? We’ve got you covered—with dessert (obviously the priority). And yes, there are GF buns too, for those who prefer meat with their sweets.
• Bouncy houses = socks required! 👟 Skip the sandals or bring socks along. We’ve got four inflatables ready for action—parents, good luck reaching the food line before your kids vanish into the inflatable abyss.
• Relax and enjoy. The 175th Team is pulling off an event for 500+ people. That’s no joke. Pray them up—and seek sunny skies while you’re at it.
• Haven’t picked up your 175th gear yet - grab it soon from the tables near the Fellowship room.

HEARD IN THE OFFICE THIS WEEK:
WOWZA! Why, wowza you ask?

• In less than 4 days, 100% of the supplies for VBS were donated—you all crushed it!
• We’ve got 72 kids registered so far for VBS! Parents—any more out there? We're prepping crafts and placing the T-shirt order on June 2. That's the drop-dead deadline if you want your child in a properly sized shirt! 👉 Click to register.

• Usher Superstars!  May usher spots? 107% filled. Yep, we had extra volunteers show up—apparently it’s the place to be! June is looking good too—80% filled. Just need a few more folks to jump in. Especially for our big day: June 1, when we’re expecting lots of guests. 👉 Click here to sign up.
• Cookies = Momentum!  The cookie sign-up is getting action—but we’re not done yet. Let’s sweeten the deal with a few more bakers!  👉 Click here to bring the sugar.
• Merch Pickup Update! Over 75% of you picked up your 175th merch last week—thank you! 
• 100% delish–the orange flavored scones dropped off at the Office by an FRC’er “just because” (we think he likes us!)😄 #FueledByTreats #HarlandTheBaker

IMPORTANT. STUFF. 

• 🎉 It’s Rally Time for VBS!  No teaching degree needed—just willing hands and a little heart. ❤️
  We’ve got 16 open spots for decorating before the big kickoff. If you can handle a tack, scissors, or tape—you’re in! 🙌 It’s easy, fun, and helps bring the wonder of Jesus to life for our kids. 👉 Click here to see all the ways you can help our kids #CelebrateTheGoodNews!
• 🚨 Let’s Talk Church Involvement.  Last week’s SERVE Team Interests Survey got a little traction—122 adults and students filled it out so far (thank you!). But let’s be honest: it’s not fair to keep asking the same folks again and again. Many of these volunteer roles take less than 2 hours, and there are hundreds more of you (not counting babies, toddlers, and elementary kids 😄) who haven’t taken the survey yet. Let’s grow the team, share the load, and step into what it means to be the church together. 👉 Take the quick survey here and let us know where you’d love to serve!

QUICK HITS 

Parent’s, the kids are running through their songs for next week’s anniversary service TODAY, immediately following worship. Room 200. These are familiar songs so we’ll see all the kids at 9:40 AM (even if you were out-of-town this holiday weekend) in the Fellowship Hall on June 1st!

💸 Weekly Stats:  Attendance last week was 366. The offering was $14,697. Our May special offering is designated to support the Youth mission trip to Indianapolis. Month-to-date giving is at $884.

Heads Up: We’re offering two Special Offering opportunities in June and July, giving you the flexibility to choose where your extra gifts go!  This summer’s recipients are: 🌏Ben Johnson – serving in Thailand and  ❤️Samaritan’s Hand – a Christ-centered addiction recovery ministry based in Sheboygan. Just note your choice on your envelope. If no designation is made, funds will be evenly split by the Deacons.