Space for Kids @ FCC

Two weeks ago I visited Oude Kerk (Old Church) in Amsterdam. The stone structure built in 1306 is beautiful, but the Old Church now seems to function more as a tourist attraction rather than a church. When visiting, you may be one of the few people walking through this church museum. The floor is covered with gravestones where 60,000 people are buried. We were told the term “stinking rich” came from the odor of decaying wealthy people that had enough money to be buried in churches. We were told the practice of eating peppermints during the service arose to mask the church smell. Today, most of the action there takes place outside the Old Church in the surrounding Red Light District.

In contrast, Ferrysburg Community Church is currently being transformed into a multisensory galaxy with a mission to share Jesus with kids. Next week FCC will be filled with kids and volunteers actively engaged on a cosmic quest at Stellar VBS. FCC will be a space for kids alive with adventure! FCC will be a place to taste and see the goodness of God. Kids will have the opportunity to taste space ice cream and the constellations they create with marshmallows and pretzel sticks. They will see glow in the dark planets, shuttles, rovers and astronauts as we launch on a galactic adventure with experiments, games, songs, skits, stories and more as they learn about Jesus. 

Our Stellar theme is to Shine Jesus’ Light. To shine Jesus’ light throughout our community, we ask for your promotion of Stellar. If you know any four year-old to fifth grade kids, please invite them! Registration by this Thursday would be very helpful, but we will welcome additional kids at any time through VBS week. 

And please pray for our week! There are so many ways you can pray for Stellar. Here are some suggestions.

PRAY OUR MISSION WILL DRAW EVERYONE CLOSER TO GOD - "Dear Jesus, thank you that we can shine your light at Stellar. Thank you for the opportunity to pour into the lives of kids in deep and meaningful ways. We pray you will be glorified at Stellar and all who participate will grow closer to you."

PRAY FOR OUR LEADERS AND CHURCH FAMILY - "Dear Lord, be with our leaders.  Keep them healthy in body and mind. Enable all of our leaders to clearly reflect Jesus and powerfully share the good news of who you are with kids. Draw us closer together as a church family as we serve in this mission. Give our leaders peace when things get stressful, and fill their hearts with joy as they faithfully complete your work.”  

PRAY FOR OUR COMMUNITY - “God, may Ferrysburg Community Church be a great influence in our community through Stellar VBS. May we be welcoming to all kids and families as we seek to grow louder in your world. May your goodness shine through us.” Amen.