Family Ministries Resources
July 23, 2025
Faith @ Home 🏡 - Small Things
FCC families, ministry leaders, and friends,
Last Friday, I listened to Bruce Martin share a message entitled Think Smaller...and Make a Bigger Difference. Bruce reminded us that small things are important to God. He reminded us that small things are seen by God. As you care for a child, pray for someone, or mentor another individual, know that your seemingly small acts make a big difference!
Summer Road Trip Activity Book- Are you planning a summer road trip with your kids? If the attached booklet would be helpful, feel free to print it out or ask me to print a copy for you.
Summer Family Faith Playlist--Play this during your road trips or while hanging around home!
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 - Judy Wierenga and Kathy Wanczyk will care for our kids on Sunday.
Explore (2-4 year-olds) - Nancy Bontumasi and Lucas Ippel will share Jesus is Born.
Summer Kids' Quest (PreKindergarten-Fifth grade) -Sara Visker and Gabe Gathier will share the lesson Oak Tree.
Bible Memory Challenge
For July, your family is encouraged to memorize Nahum 1:7.
The Lord is good,
a refuge in times of trouble.
He cares for those who trust in him.
"He is Good" - For July, we will are singing this song to help learn our verse. We encourage you to play this at home.
Talk About It
Who is one person you can encourage?
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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