Family Ministries Resources
August 13, 2025
Faith @ Home 🏡 - Glitter and Glory
FCC families, ministry leaders, and friends,
Last month at the GEMS Conference, Pastor Heather Dood shared a message entitled Glitter and Glory: Why What You Do Matters. As Merrily Groeneveld, our church custodian, will attest, glitter is impossible to contain. Glitter can seem so small, yet it sticks and spreads everywhere. Glitter is vibrant and reflects the light. When you say yes to serving as a kingdom leader, whether in GEMS, our children's ministries, or another ministry, your presence can radiate God's glory. Your small acts of service can stick and make a lasting impact. Allow yourself to serve as glitter and bring God glory!
Upcoming Events
Jesus BINGO--You are encouraged to text your child's completed Bingo boards to me by August 18!
Move Up Sunday--A new season of ministries will begin on September 7! Two through four year-olds will begin a new season in Explore, DK-first graders will go to Wonder, and second-fifth graders are invited to attend Dig.
Sunday Worship Hour Ministries (10:30 AM)
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.
Summer Ministries--Thank you to all who have served this summer! Click to view the summer schedule for Nursery, Explore, and Summer Kids' Quest.
Fall Ministries--Saskia is currently working on fall schedules for Nursery, Explore, Wonder, Dig, and Circle of Friends. We look forward to a new season of commitment from our volunteers!
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 - Sam Conybeare and Alyson Orling will care for our kids on Sunday.
Explore (2-4 year-olds) - Frankie Kendziera and TBD will share The Best Day Ever!
Summer Kids' Quest (PreKindergarten-Fifth grade) - Dean Kendziera and Jeff Merz will share the lesson Grape Vine.
Bible Memory Challenge
For August, your family is encouraged to memorize Isaiah 61:3.
He gives me beauty for ashes,
the oil of joy for mourning,
a garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness.
I am a tree of righteousness, a planting of the Lord,
that He might be glorified.
Throughout the summer, the kids in Summer Kids' Quest have been learning about various trees in the Bible. This month, the kids are singing this verse set to music on Sundays. We encourage you to play this verse at home.
Talk About It
How are you sparkling for Jesus?
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 resume on September 4 and will meet on Thursday mornings when MomCo does not meet from 9:30-11:00 am. 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 am 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)
First through seventh-grade girls are encouraged to join us from 6:30-8:00 pm on the first and third Mondays of the month from September - March. A new season of GEMS 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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