Family Ministries Resources
December 3, 2025
Faith @ Home 🏡 - Who is Coming? & Intergenerational Breakfast Reminder
FCC families, ministry leaders, and friends,
Earlier this week, I heard someone ask, "What is Advent?" Advent means coming. Last week, I was very excited that all my kids were coming for Thanksgiving. Being able to celebrate with my infant granddaughter made our celebration extra special. Now it is Advent, and we have the opportunity to anticipate celebrating Jesus' birth. May we all share childlike excitement about the coming of Christmas. This Sunday, we can also come together with all ages to enjoy fellowship over breakfast. Please come! We value the excitement of kids and the love of older adults. We value the stories of those who have a long history at FCC and those who are new to our church family. Last year, we had about 100 people attend. It is helpful for planning and purchasing food to have attendees sign up by Friday. We hope you will be coming this year!!!
Upcoming Events
December 7--Please 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.
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, December 7, 14 & 21 from 9:45-10:15 a.m. This Sunday's rehearsal will be held in The Dunes. Contact Carley Hwang or Lori with any questions.
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.
Children's Ministries--Thanks to all who have committed to serving! Here are the current schedules for Nursery, Explore, Wonder, and Dig. Saskia is starting to work on schedules for January-May. We are looking for additional volunteers. If you know of anyone who would be a good fit to join our volunteer group, please let us know!
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 Ciara Swartz will care for our kids on Sunday.
Explore (2-4 year-olds) - Sara Visker and Audrey Holtrop will share Hope.
Wonder (Young Fives-first grade) - Charles Freeman and Molly Kendziera will share Mary & Joseph Show the Way.
Dig (second-fifth grade) - Carley Hwang and April Roessing will share Hope.
Talk About It
What excites you about the coming of Christmas?
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 Christmas party will be on December 15.
Blessings,
Lori
