This Sunday, November 24

Who is the King that we worship and obey? Chaplain Mark Bennink will help us to answer that question with verses from Revelation 1. Knowing better who our King is will encourage us as we prepare for the Advent and Christmas season, a new year, and a new administration. Chaplain Mark Bennink is the oldest son of Dave and Diane Bennink. He works as a hospice chaplain with Hospice of Michigan.

Next Sunday, December 1

In church tradition, there are things that happen every year at Christmas time almost without fail: carols, candles, and a Christmas pageant.  In many churches, the children in the church family will dress up in bathrobes and sandals and act out the very first Christmas.  While we won’t ask our children to put on a pageant for us this year, we will be looking at the main characters in the Christmas story.  We will re-examine their roles in the birth of Christ, emphasizing things we’ve glossed over and correcting assumptions we’ve wrongly made.  We’ll start next week with Act One: The Prophets.

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 Offering–Humanity for Prisoners

HFP, in collaboration with strategic partners, works one-on-one with people in prison to provide personalized services which empower them to receive support and assistance. Key areas of focus include: navigating the prison system, advocating for healthcare, gaining access to public documents, preparing for parole board hearings, and reconnecting with lost family and friends. Next week's offering will be Mosaic Counseling.


Thanksgiving Eve Service

We will gather on Wednesday, November 27 at 7:00pm to give thanks as a church family.  We hope to see you there!

2025 Financial Plan

The proposed financial plan for 2025 is available by going to www.ferrysburgchurch.com/budget.  There will be a congregational meeting immediately after the service on November 24.  A vote will take place during the service on December 1.  Absentee ballots are available in the church office.

Thank you!

I want to thank you all so much for the cards, calls and other acts of kindness following the death of my brother.  I truly felt loved and supported, as always, by this church community!  Alison Kossuth

Congratulations!

Congratulations to a few members of our church family who were married this month.  Jenna Houskamp (Mike and Lori) and Andrew Hill (Mark and Rhonda) were married on November 10.  Julie Merz (Glenn and Sherry) was married to Will Ahrenholz on November 17.  May God bless your marriages!

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 or member of Council 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 9am.

Men’s Coffee

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

Youth and Education 

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 from 9:30-11:00am! The last GymJam date for the rest of this year is December 12.  You are invited to join the Ferrysburg Church GymJam group for occasional announcements and reminders. 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)

Moms will have the opportunity to connect again with the new name, The MomCo. We offer a great place for moms to enjoy support, fellowship and adult conversation. Our next meeting will be December 5 from 9:30-11am.  

GEMS (Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior)

First through seventh grade girls are encouraged to join us on Monday December 2 at 6:30pm. Registration and information for 2024-2025 is available at www.ferrysburgchurch.com/gems.

Student Ministries

Both Summit (9th-12th) and Base Camp (6th-8th) will be meeting on Sundays from 12-1:30pm in the Youth Room. Email Drew@ferrysburgchurch.com with any questions. 

Adult Education 

Our Sunday morning adult classes are finished for the fall season.  Stay tuned for more details on future adult education sessions. 


Community Announcements 

Share Your Gifts at Love in Action

If you already volunteer with Love in Action, we want to say thank you!  Giving of 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.