Family Ministries Resources
April 30, 2025
Faith @ Home 🏡 - Celebrating the Significance of Easter
FCC families, ministry leaders, and friends,
This week we usher in the month of May. May is the month of Mother's Day and Memorial Day, graduation parties, productions, and so much more! Sometimes it is easy to feel overwhelmed with busyness or eagerly long for things that lie ahead. "This is the day that the Lord has made" is a good reminder to appreciate and celebrate today. Rather than worrying about or longing for tomorrow, let's praise God today. Psalm 118:24 is a verse for all of us to keep in focus this month: "This is the day that the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it."
Upcoming Events
Celebration Luncheon--Plan to stay after the service this Sunday, May 4 for our celebration luncheon! There will be plenty of chicken, salads, rolls, and cupcakes!
True North VBS--Registration is now open for volunteers and participants! Plan to join us the mornings of June 16-19. Kids four-years old through students entering fifth grade are invited to participate. Volunteers of all ages are needed. (Volunteers gather at 8:30 each morning of VBS and are asked to attend a True North Training on Tuesday, June 10 at 7 p.m.) Click here to sign up.
Please spread the word about True North! All kids four years-old through students entering fifth grade are invited to join us for mountains of fun! Postcard invitations are now available in The Commons and at the Check-in Desk to pass along. Registration can also be accessed at www.ferrysburgchurch.com/vbs.
Sunday Worship Hour Ministries (10:30 AM)
Rocking Chair Available--A rocking chair is now 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 sound board. Nursing moms can pull the door mostly shut when utilizing the room.
Click to view the winter/spring schedules for Nursery, Explore, Wonder, and Dig. Please note the dates you are scheduled to serve.
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 - Kaylee Freeman and Lynn DeYoung will care for our kids on Sunday.
Explore (2-4 year-olds) - Elizabeth Wierenga and Audrey Holtop will share the lesson God Works Through the Holy Spirit.
Wonder (Young Fives-First grade) - Glenn Merz and Birdella Hawkins will share the story The Good Shepherd and the Wolf.
Dig (Second-Fifth grade) - Todd Mitchell and Trent Gauthier will share the lesson God Works Through the Holy Spirit.
Bible Memory Challenge
For May your family is encouraged to memorize Psalm 118:24.
This is the day that the Lord has made.
We will rejoice and be glad in it.
Talk About It
What is something you can rejoice and be glad about today?
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 will happen both May 8 and May 22 from 9:30- 11:00am before breaking for the summer! GymJam is a great opportunity for kids and caregivers to gather in the FCC gym so kids can play and adults can enjoy fellowship. You are invited to join the Ferrysburg Church GymJam group for occasional announcements and reminders. 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 the first and third Thursdays at The MomCo from 9:30-11:00am. We offer a great place for moms to enjoy support, fellowship and adult conversation. Childcare is available for infants, toddlers, and preschool children. Please join us for the final MomCo gathering of the season this Thursday, May 1. New moms and kids are always welcome!
GEMS (Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior)
First through seventh grade girls are encouraged to join us from 6:30-8:00pm from September - March. GEMS has concluded for this season, but talk to Lori Houskamp if you know of anyone who would like to join us next season!
Blessings,
Lori
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