Family Ministries Resources
June 25, 2025
Faith @ Home 🏡 - Making Space
FCC families, ministry leaders, and friends,
After receiving a "low disk space" message on my computer, I have been taking some time to delete old files so my computer can update. We often have to make space for something new. The summer prayer pails have new things for kids and families to try. No matter what our age, we are created to continue growing and becoming more like Jesus. May we all make space this summer for new growth!
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 - Lauren Kohley and Alyson Orling will care for our kids on Sunday.
Explore (2-4 year-olds) - Elizabeth Wierenga and Susannah Kendziera will share the lesson The Story of Elisha and Namaan.
Summer Kids' Quest (Young Fives-Fifth grade) - Jen Dulaney and Jeff Merz will share the lesson Broom Bush.
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 the month of July, we will be singing this song to help learn our verse. We encourage you to play this at home.
Talk About It
What is something new you are making space for this summer?
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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