Family Ministries Resources
November 12, 2025
Faith @ Home 🏡 - This is the Day
FCC families, ministry leaders, and friends,
"This is the day that the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it" (Psalm 118:24). As my inbox fills with Black Friday and Christmas promotions, it can be easy to look beyond today's blessings. Parents of young children are so good about marking each month and each milestone. Today, my granddaughter celebrates another month of life. Today is a day for each of us to acknowledge and celebrate God's blessings. May we all be reminded to praise and thank our God each day. What can you rejoice about today?
Upcoming Events
December 7--Plan to join us at 9:15 a.m. for an intergenerational Christmas event!
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 - Anna Mitchell and Diane Bennink will care for our kids on Sunday.
Explore (2-4 year-olds) - Lauren Visser and Dominic Maggio will share The Kingdom Divides.
Wonder (Young Fives-first grade) - Barb Boss and TBD will share The Promised Land.
Dig (second-fifth grade) - Lori Houskamp and Bill VanEe will share The Kingdom Divides.
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
What do you thank and praise God for today?
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, November 13, 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 20. 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. The sleepover is this Friday night at 7 p.m. Our next regular GEMS night will be on November 17.
Blessings,
Lori
