Welcome!

Thank you for joining us to worship God, hear from his word, and be reminded of his grace.  We hope that you will be blessed and encouraged this morning.  If you are with us for the first time, please stop by the welcome center in the entryway to receive a treat and say hello.

This Sunday, September 14

At the heart of the Old Testament faith is the Shema: “Hear, O Israel.  The Lord your God, the Lord is one.  Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.”  God is claiming control over every realm of life.  Our response is to love him with all we are.  This fall we will explore what it means that our God is undivided and how that truth demands our undivided love for him.

Next Sunday, September 21

We talk about our hearts primarily in non-biological terms.  We speak of a broken heart, our heart’s desire, and following our heart.  As we get into the imperatives of the Shema, we will look at the call to love God with an undivided heart next Sunday.  We will also celebrate the Lord’s Supper.

 
Giving QR code.

Ways to Give

You can support God’s work through FCC at any time in the following ways:

1) Electronically, by going to www.ferrysburgchurch.com/give, using the FCC App, or scanning this QR code.  

2) Use the giving boxes in the back of the sanctuary.

3) Mail your check to church or use your bank’s bill pay service.

This Week’s Featured Ministry Partner–Resonate Global Missions

Resonate Global Mission is the mission agency of the Christian Reformed Church.  It is the merging of World Missions and Home Missions and leads our denomination in missions locally and globally.  

Next week, the offering will also be for Resonate.

 

Featured Ministry Partners

Please consider supporting our ministry partners with your prayers and offerings.

September 14 - Resonate Global Mission

September 21 - Resonate Global Mission

September 28 - Family Care Fund

October 5 - Love in Action

October 12 - Love in Action

 

Habitat House Groundbreaking

Today, Sunday, September 14th, immediately following our worship service, we will gather at the corner of Ridge and Lane for a Groundbreaking Ceremony for the upcoming Habitat for Humanity build here in Ferrysburg. The ceremony will begin at 12:00 noon and will last approximately 15 minutes as we celebrate this important milestone together. If you are able, please park at Ferrysburg City Hall and walk over to the site. For those who may find the walk difficult, parking will also be available along Lane Avenue. We welcome everyone to join us for this wonderful opportunity!

Women’s Bible Study

Women are invited to participate in a 7-session study, starting September 16 or 17, where we will explore how Jesus generously restores dignity and honor to women in the first century and now. Learn how to study the Bible through a Middle Eastern lens, and gain deeper insight into the biblical world with a fresh perspective on familiar Bible stories. The Bible Study will take place Tuesday evenings from 6:45-8:15 pm and Wednesday mornings from 10:15-11:45 am. Please RSVP to the church office or Nona Boer.


Women’s Book Club

Book Club will kick off a new year on Thursday September 18 at 1:00 pm. Please bring a list of readings you enjoyed over the summer and suggestions for the coming year.  Contact Lynn Deyoung with any questions.

 

MomCo Childcare Providers Needed

We are looking for additional childcare providers to fill in on some Thursday mornings from 9:15-11:15 am. This can be a paid or volunteer position. Talk to Lori Houskamp if you may be able to help out.


Kids Hope

Kids need hope. Kids, even here in the TriCities area, are hurting. Mentors can offer children a glimmer of the hope that they need. Just by “showing up” mentors provide some consistency in a child’s life. Mentors listen and encourage and affirm, all of which help a child gain confidence and self esteem. Mentors help with homework; they play games and laugh and have fun with kids. If you would like more information on being a mentor, please contact Judy Ponstine at 616-560-9542 or email at jponstinetoo@gmail.com.

FCC Knitters

Knitters will begin meeting at 1:00 at the church on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. You don’t have to be a knitter to attend; come to learn. Crochet or other handwork projects are welcome too.Contact Rosemary VerHeul at 616-430-7429.

LifeGroups

LifeGroups are mid-sized groups of people from our church family that gather twice a month to study, serve, and share life together.  We have groups for all kinds of people at different places in life.  If you’d like more information or help finding a LifeGroup, contact Pastor Nate (nate@ferrysburgchurch.com) or the church office (office@ferrysburgchurch.com).

 

Connections Emails

Want to stay in the loop with your church family?  Sign up for the Connections email.  An email goes out on Mondays, Thursdays, and Sunday mornings.  This is also how we communicate cancellations and other important information.  To sign up, send an email office@ferrysburgchurch.com.

 

Online Directory

Contact the office or check with a staff person if you need the password to access our online directory.

 

Women’s Coffee

Join us in The Grove on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 9 am.

 

Men’s Coffee

Come for a cup of coffee and some conversation every Wednesday at 9 am in the Commons.

 

Youth and Education

Youth Group

The youth group will start back up on September 7th. Contact Drew with any questions at drew@ferrysburgchurch.com.

GEMS

All girls in grades 1 through 7 are welcome to belong and be loved at Ferrysburg GEMS! Registration is now open at ferrysburgchurch.com/gems. GEMS meets the first and third Mondays of the month from 6:30-8:00 pm from September 15 through March. 

MomCo

MomCo is a place for moms to experience encouragement and community. MomCo will begin a new season on Thursday, September 18, from 9:30 to 11:00 am. Childcare is available for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Find all the details and meeting dates at ferrysburgchurch.com/momco.

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 resumed on Thursday, September 4, from 9:30-11:00 am, and will take place every Thursday when MomCo does not meet.

 

Community Announcements

Celebration of Christ

You are invited to the Celebration of Christ event, a vibrant evening where we will come together for inspiring worship, a compelling message from Dan Seaborn, and an exciting update on how God is using Winning at Home to spread hope in our community. This is a FREE event to be held at the Holland Civic Center on Tuesday, Sept. 23, from 6:45-8:30 pm. No RSVP is needed. More info can be found on their website at winningathome.com

Share Your Gifts at Love in Action

If you already volunteer with Love in Action, we want to say thank you!  Giving your time is a precious gift and we are grateful.  Do you know all the ways there are to get involved at Love in Action? Receptionist, client advisor, financial coach, health and dental clinics, administrative assistant/data entry, Upscale Resale store, transporting and processing donations, central pantry, gardening/landscaping, maintenance, mobile food distribution (food truck).  We all have gifts to share, and when we share, we create opportunities to learn, grow, and connect with others.  Opportunities range from one-time events to ongoing, weekly scheduled shifts.  As a volunteer, you decide your schedule! Email love@loveinactiontricities.org for more information.