Family Ministries Resources
October 22, 2025
Faith @ Home 🏡 - Like A Child
FCC families, ministry leaders, and friends,
This past Sunday Pastor Bruce Ballast shared a great message on how we are supposed to become more childlike. May we all be more open to believing and trusting in Jesus, more full of wonder and joy, and more open to those who are different than we are! Have a joy-filled rest of the week!
Upcoming Events
Helping Kids Navigate Stress and Anxiety- On Sunday, November 9, at 4:00 p.m., parents, grandparents, and caregivers are invited to a presentation at FCC by counselor Shane Morr, PhD LMFT CAADC to equip adults to help school-aged kids cope with stress and anxiety. Childcare will be provided during the one-hour presentation. Snacks will be served. Friends are encouraged to join us. 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 - Judy Wierenga and Anna Boersma will care for our kids on Sunday.
Explore (2-4 year-olds) - Elizabeth Wierenga and Susannah Kendziera will share Israelites Enter the Promised Land.
Wonder (prekindergarten-first grade) - Pam Billmeier and Nolan Visser will share Abram and Sarai.
Dig (second-fifth grade) - Carley Hwang and Spencer Hartfeld will share Israelites Enter the Promised Land.
Talk About It
What made you laugh 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 next Thursday, October 30, 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, October 23. 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. We meet next on November 3. Talk to Lori Houskamp if you know of anyone who would like to join us!
Blessings,
Lori
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