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🎁 IT’S A DOUBLE FEATURE | WEDNESDAY, NOV. 5! | DEADLINE to Sign-Up is  NOV. 2 🎁 

Feature #1: Operation Christmas Child Box Packing Party! Join us as we pack 175 shoebox gifts for children around the world through Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse. Each shoebox is a tangible expression of God’s love — packed with fun toys, school supplies, and personal care items — and introduces children to the hope of Jesus through local ministry partners.

Last year’s event was a huge hit — we loved hearing parents explain to their kids that many children have never received a Christmas gift before. Let’s do it again, together! We need all hands on deck — families, young adults, mature adults, and everyone in between!

✨ SIGN UP HERE to pack a box (or two!) and join the meal — it’s going to be an evening of joy, laughter, and giving that reaches far beyond our walls! As always, you can sign-up also on our website or with the Welcome Center.

🏈 PACKER TAILGATE PARTY – SUN, NOV. 16 @ 11:45 AM! 

Our undercover Sports Editor (still hiding his true team colors 👀) reports it’s game on! Join us for burgers, brats, and unbeatable fellowship as the Packers face the Giants. Everyone’s welcome — fans, foodies, and friends alike! Sign up HERE or at the Welcome Center, and consider bringing a side or treat to share. Sponsored by Men’s Ministry.

🎄 YOUNG AT HEART HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA – THURSDAY, DEC. 4! 🎄

Hop aboard our rolling sleigh (okay, it’s a bus) for an evening of lights, laughter, and friendly competition! Your jolly—and slightly mischievous—FRC staff guides will lead the way through Making Spirits Bright and more (like ice cream). Only 21 seats left! Sign up HERE or at the Welcome Center and make the season brighter together!

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🎄THE FINAL COUNTDOWN TO HOLIDAY DÉCOR THAT GIVES BACK! Today is the last day to brighten your home and support our 2026 Nicaragua Missions Trip! Every purchase helps our mission team raise funds for this trip. Sign up HERE (or at the Welcome Center) to let us know you’re interested — a student from the team will follow up to take your order.

😄 PASTOR APPRECIATION SUNDAY – NOV. 2 After the service, we’re celebrating our pastors with cookies, punch, and plenty of good conversation. Come ready to share some encouragement (and maybe a few harmless jokes). After all, they’ve heard your confessions; it’s only fair they hear your laughter too!

🙏THANKSGIVING DAY SERVICE – 9 AM Dust off your gratitude and start saving your shekels! Our Thanksgiving offering will support FRC’s Food Vault, helping bless others in our community. We’ll also keep our open mic tradition alive — a chance for anyone to share what they’re thankful for (and maybe spark a few goosebumps in the process). And fun fact: one Israeli shekel is worth about 30 U.S. cents — who needs Google when you’ve got us?

🎧👂VISION & FACILITIES PROJECT UPDATE | LISTENING & LEARNING Numerous people have asked if we’ll lose parking with the proposed Ministry Hub addition. While it’s true some spots will be repurposed, rest assured — parking is part of the plan. We’ve been running the numbers carefully, based on attendance trends and periodic “pulse checks.”

For the data lovers out there: last week, with nearly 400 people in attendance, we still had 26 open spaces in the main lot, 13 more by the bank, and even 2 accessible spots open — all while 9th Street was closed! So yes, we’re keeping a close eye on the parking situation and will keep adjusting as we move forward.

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🦃TURKEY TIME! Last week we told you the Food Vault team is in search of turkey breasts to include with the November pick-up on Tue., Nov. 11. We need just 12 more (which means 32 have already been donated)!.Sign-up HERE, online or at the Welcome Center. Jennie O or Butterball are good choices (comes in a bag and are generally under 4 lbs). Turkeys are due to the kitchen by Sun., November 9th at Noon–just place in the chest freezer.

🙌 USHER IN NOVEMBER 🍁We need 20 more friendly faces to help fill 41 usher slots this month. No experience needed — just bring your smile and a “Good morning!” Bonus points if you can direct someone without pointing awkwardly. Sign up HERE and help us make church feel like home! You may also sign-up at the Welcome Center, on FRC’s website or call the church office.

📢SOUNDBITES   

✔️Reformation Day Worship service is T O N I G H T at Hingham | 6:30 PM. 

✔️We have a few extra 2026 spiral calendars, compliments of Wenig’s Funeral Home. Feel free to take one from the table across from Solid Grounds Coffee (under the TV).

✔️ New To FRC? Let’s Get Acquainted! Whether you’re brand new or just ready to take the next step, our Newcomer Class is for you! Come get the inside scoop on FRC’s mission, vision, and heartbeat. If you’re curious about becoming a member sign up—HERE, or at the Welcome Center.

✔️ Wenig’s annual “Holiday Service of Remembrance” will be held at Oostburg CRC on Sun, Nov. 9 at 1:00 PM at CRC Church in Oostburg. This service is designed to assist those adjusting to the death of a loved one, particularly in the upcoming holiday season.

✔️October’s Special Offering. This month’s special offering supports our vibrant and growing Acts 29 Young Adult Ministry! Month-to-date collection is $1,279. The November Mission of the month will support the Persian Ministry of Words of Hope. More information about this ministry will be available in worship and in the bulletin next Sunday. Also, feel free to talk to Pastor Brian as there is some exciting news about how the money from this offering will be used. 

✔️Attendance last week was 383 and the offering was $23,020.