Family Ministries Resources
October 29, 2025
Faith @ Home 🏡 -
Shining through FCC to the ends of the earth
FCC families, ministry leaders, and friends,
Next Monday, our GEMS will watch stories about Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes, write notes to the recipients of their boxes, and pray over the boxes that will be sent out. Some of the girls will bring items to fill a box; some will not have any items to contribute to the boxes they pack. Regardless of what they bring next week, we want our GEMS girls to experience the joy of giving and the opportunity to shine God's light to the ends of the earth. We invite our FCC family to help supply items for our GEMS to pack in the boxes that will be shared with kids around the world along with the Good News of Jesus. If you would like to support our GEMS and Operation Christmas Child, you are invited to bring in toys, school supplies, and personal care items (shoebox suggestions) to the box in The Commons by next Thursday, November 6. Let's continue to pray that we can all let our light shine before others and glorify God with our actions.
Upcoming Events
Helping Kids Navigate Stress and Anxiety- On Sunday, November 9, at 4:00 p.m., parents, grandparents, and caregivers are invited to a presentation at FCC by counselor Shane Morr, PhD LMFT CAADC to equip adults to help school-aged kids cope with stress and anxiety. Childcare will be provided during the one-hour presentation. Snacks will be served. Friends are encouraged to join us! Click here to register.
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 Marge Houskamp will care for our kids on Sunday.
Explore (2-4 year-olds) - Sara Visker and Lucas Ippel will share God Calls Out to Samuel.
Wonder (prekindergarten-first grade) - Annika Hartfeld and Jeff Merz will share Exodus
Dig (second-fifth grade) - Al DeYoung and Molly Kendziera will share God Calls Out to Samuel.
Bible Memory Challenge
Your family is encouraged to focus on Psalm 46:1. A music video of this verse can be viewed here.
God is our refuge and strength,
an ever-present help in trouble.
Talk About It
How are you trying to shine the light of Jesus this week?
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. The next GymJam will take place this Thursday, October 30, and will meet on other Thursday mornings when MomCo does not meet, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Please reach out to 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. through 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. The next MomCo date is Thursday, November 6. Check out ferrysburgchurch.com/momco for more details.
GEMS (Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior)
GEMS registration is open at ferrysburgchurch.com/gems! . 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. We meet next on November 3.
Blessings,
Lori
