Family Ministries Resources
June 11, 2025
Faith @ Home 🏡 - God Sightings
FCC families, ministry leaders, and friends,
God Sightings are always a big part of each year's VBS adventure. It is always a powerful experience to open our eyes and share where we see God at work around us. Pastor Nate shared God Sightings last Sunday, explaining how God, in His providence, worked through connections and circumstances during his sabbatical. When we take time to notice, we can see God's fingerprints everywhere. When I observe the ancient rose bush blooming in our yard, which has been passed down for generations, that is a God Sighting. When I see people at FCC faithfully sharing their gifts and talents, that is a God Sighting. What a joy to watch our VBS decorating team transform our space into an exciting Alaskan wilderness! May we all open our eyes to the daily evidence that God is doing great things all around us.
Upcoming Events
True North Adventure!
It's almost here! Ferrysburg’s True North Adventure will take place from 9:00-11:30 am next week, June 16-19. Kids from four years old through students entering fifth grade are invited to trek with us. Please pray for our 100+ participants and volunteers as we seek to point kids to a relationship with Jesus. Online registration will close at noon this Thursday, June 12.
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 soundboard. Nursing moms can pull the door mostly shut when utilizing the room.
Summer schedules are now available! Thank you to all who are willing to serve during the summer! Click to view the summer schedule for Nursery, Explore, and Summer Kids' Quest.
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 - Anna Mitchell and Susannah Kendziera will care for our kids on Sunday.
Explore (2-4 year-olds) - Nancy Bontumasi and Anna Boersma will share the lesson Lions and Bears.
Summer Kids' Quest (Young Fives-Fifth grade) - Todd Mitchell and Spencer Hartfeld will share the lesson Hyssop Plant.
Bible Memory Challenge
For June, your family is encouraged to memorize Psalm 19:1.
The heavens tell of the glory of God;
the skies display the work of his hands.
"The Work of His Hands" - For the month of June, we will be singing this song to help learn our verse. We encourage you to play this at home.
Talk About It
Share a God Sighting.
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 is now taking a break for the summer. Plan to join us in the fall! 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 9:30-11:00 am from September - May. We offer a great place for moms to enjoy support, fellowship, and adult conversation. Childcare is available for infants, toddlers, and preschool children. MomCo has concluded for the season, but will start up again in the fall.
GEMS (Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior)
First through seventh grade girls are encouraged to join us from 6:30-8:00 pm 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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