Family Ministries Resources
November 26, 2025
Faith @ Home 🏡 - God, Thanks for Being…
FCC families, ministry leaders, and friends,
As I pull out my Graticube for our family to use before our Thanksgiving dinner, I think of so many aspects of God for which I give thanks. No matter what circumstances you find yourself in this year, it is a blessing to thank God for who He is. How do you complete "God, thanks for being..?" I thank God for his presence and power, for his protection and provision. I thank God for his love, his grace, and his faithfulness. I thank Him for being the God of Hope, the God who Hears, and so much more! Blessings as you celebrate and give thanks to God.
Upcoming Events
Kids' Choir--Kids from Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to participate in our Advent Kids' Choir! The choir will sing at the start of the service on December 21. Rehearsals will be on Sundays, November 30, December 7, 14 & 21 from 9:45-10:15 a.m.
December 7--Plan to join us at 9:15 a.m. for breakfast and Christmas Underground, an intergenerational Christmas event! (Kids' Choir participants will be dismissed to rehearsal following the breakfast.) 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 - Kate Laughlin and Kathy Wanczyk will care for our kids on Sunday.
Explore (2-4 year-olds) - Elizabeth Wierenga and Sammy Laughlin will share Hope.
Wonder (Young Fives-first grade) - Annika Hartfeld and Nolan Visser will share Mary & Joseph Show the Way.
Dig (second-fifth grade) - Saskia Kendziera and Trent Gathier will share Hope.
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
God, thank you for being....
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 on Thursday, December 11, 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 this Thursday, December 4. 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. Our next regular GEMS night will be on December 1.
Blessings,
Lori
