Family Ministries Resources
April 9, 2025
Faith @ Home 🏡 - Celebrating the Significance of Easter
FCC families, ministry leaders, and friends,
Blessings on your Holy Week! March Madness and spring break are now behind us and Easter is upon us. Easter can be challenging to celebrate well since Easter doesn't dominate spring like Christmas dominates winter. A blog post I recently read also shares that Easter can be challenging to celebrate since Easter is more about everything. "Like a diamond reflecting light into a dozen brilliant rainbows, the stories of Jesus’ death and resurrection are so multifaceted that capturing all the beauty is impossible." (Pappalardo, Chris. "Why We Made Easter Blocks," Goodkind, July 5, 2024.) Jesus came as a servant, a prophet, a lamb, a king, and more. As you go through the rest of this week, be sure to take time to engage in wonder as you anticipate and appreciate the profound significance of Jesus' sacrifice and victory over death.
Upcoming Events
Maundy Thursday Service--Please join us this Thursday, April 17 at 6:30pm for a one hour interactive service. The earlier 6:30 service time is designed so families can attend.
Kids' Choir--On April 20 the Kids' Choir will rehearse the song they learned last month from 9:40-10:15 and then sing during the Easter service. Please plan to have your choir kids in The Commons by 9:40 for rehearsal on Easter morning. Contact Carley Hwang (carleyhwang@yahoo.com) with any questions.
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 - Bethany Holtrop and Ana Luz will care for our kids on Sunday.
Explore (2-4 year-olds) - Saskia Kendziera and Natalia Celano will share the lesson Jesus Lives!
Wonder (Young Fives-First grade) - Lori Houskamp and Jeff Merz will share the story Jesus is Risen--Mary Magdalene.
Dig (Second-Fifth grade) - Sara Visker and April Roessing will share the lesson Jesus Lives!
Bible Memory Challenge
For April your family is encouraged to memorize John 11:25.
I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies.
I Am the Resurrection and the Life Song--We really want to help kids hide God's word in their heart! Click here to listen to our John 11:25 song. We encourage you to play it during the week.
Talk About It
What does it mean to be Easter people?
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 next on Thursday, April 24 from 9:30- 11:00am! (No GymJam during spring break.) 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. The next MomCo gathering will be on Thursday, April 17. 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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