Family Ministries Resources
August 27, 2025
Faith @ Home 🏡 - The Power of Invitation
FCC families, ministry leaders, and friends,
This past weekend, an invitation led to a wonderful time with some friends. Isn't it great to be invited? Jesus invites us, and Jesus asks us to play a role in the Big God Story by sharing the Good News with others. As followers of Jesus, we should be inviting others to join us for community and discipleship opportunities. As we prepare to launch a new season of ministry at Ferrysburg Community Church, consider who you (or your kids) can invite to join you. Who can you encourage to attend our church services, this Sunday's luncheon, GEMS, family ministry events, the Women's Bible Study, MomCo, GymJam, coffee, or something else?
Upcoming Events
Move Up Sunday — A new season of ministries will begin this Sunday, September 7! Two through four-year-olds will start a new season in Explore, YK-first graders will go to Wonder, and second-fifth graders are invited to attend Dig.
Fall Luncheon — Plan to stay after the service this Sunday, September 7, for a chicken meal to connect with your church family!
Family Ministry Kickoff — Parents and kids, we look forward to gathering with you on Sunday morning, September 14, at 9:45 a.m. for a short session before the worship service. There will be refreshments, activities, and take-home items tied to the fall series.
Sunday Worship Hour Ministries (10:30 a.m.)
Rocking Chair Available--A rocking chair is available for moms and babies to use during the worship service. The chair is located in the youth room, which is located off the back of the sanctuary near the soundboard. Nursing moms can pull the door mostly shut when utilizing the room.
Fall Ministries--Thanks to all who have committed to serving this fall! Here are the schedules for Nursery, Explore, Wonder, and Dig.
Contact Saskia Kendziera with schedule changes or questions (saskia@ferrysburgchurch.com or 616-780-3292).
Nursery and the following children's ministries for kids through fifth grade will be available this Sunday during our 10:30 worship hour.
Nursery - Bethany Holtrop and Laura DeHart will care for our kids on Sunday.
Explore (2-4 year-olds) - Lauren Visser and Audrey Holtrop will share God's Promise to Abraham.
Wonder (prekindergarten-first grade) - Charles Freeman and Birdella Hawkins will share Talking to God.
Dig (second-fifth grade) - Saskia Kendziera and Trent Gauthier will share God's Promise to Abraham.
Bible Memory Challenge
For September, your family is encouraged to memorize Mark 12:29-30.
Jesus answered, “The most important is, ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’
Our entire church will be focusing on this passage for our fall series. You are encouraged to learn this passage by singing it! You can find this song here on YouTube.
Talk About It
Who can you invite to join you for something at FCC this fall?
EXAMPLES OF KIDS HELPING OTHER PEOPLE--Recommended posts and podcasts from Wisdom of the Wounded shared by Karen Mulder
Additional Family Resources
Faith Nurture Books--books to borrow for support/encouragement from our FCC library
40 Free, Fun Faith Forming Ideas for Families
10 Ways to Talk with Kids about Their Faith
5 Ways to Practice Justice and Mercy
Kids Corner-- faith-forming devotionals, podcasts, Bible stories, and more
Just Ask Your Mom--podcast on marriage, parenting and more
Parent Cue: Great Articles, Blogs & Podcasts for All Parents
Raising boys and girls podcast
GymJam
GymJam is a great opportunity for kids and caregivers to gather in the FCC gym so kids can play and adults can enjoy fellowship. GymJam will happen this Thursday, September 4, next Thursday, September 11, and will meet on other Thursday mornings when MomCo does not meet from 9:30-11:00 a.m. Contact Kaylee Freeman (kaylee.rae.freeman@gmail.com) with any questions or to be added to an email list for updates/reminders.
The MomCo (Mom Community)/formerly MOPS
Moms have the opportunity to connect on mostly first and third Thursdays at The MomCo from 9:30-11:00 a.m. from September 18 - May 14. MomCo provides a great place for moms to enjoy support, fellowship, and adult conversation. Childcare is available for infants, toddlers, and preschool children. Check out ferrysburgchurch.com/momco for more details.
GEMS (Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior)
GEMS registration is open at ferrysburgchurch.com/gems! Registration by next Monday, September 8 is encouraged. First through seventh-grade girls are invited to join us from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month from September through March. The new GEMS season will kick off on September 15. Talk to Lori Houskamp if you know of anyone who would like to join us!
Blessings,
Lori
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