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, October 5

So far, we have been asked to love God with a specific part of our being: heart and soul.  But what does it mean to love God with all our strength?  This Sunday, Drew DeVries will lead us in a look at this part of the Great Commandment as we continue our Undivided series.  Drew is the Director of Student Ministries and Outreach here at FCC.

Next Sunday, October 12

When we talk about love, aspects of our personality like heart and soul fit quite nicely.  But Jesus commands us to love the Lord with all our mind as well.  Minds aren’t usually associated with emotions, but rather with intellect and logic.  And yet Jesus invites us to employ these aspects of our being to love God, too.  Next Sunday, we will wrap up our Undivided series by looking at what it means to love the Lord with all our mind.

This Week’s Featured Ministry Partner–Love in Action

Love in Action is a ministry that works with a network of church partners, volunteers, and partner organizations to help our neighbors in need. Love in Action combines community resources to provide food, clothing, medical care, shelter, and other services to our neighbors who experience times of need.

Next week, the offering will also be for Love in Action.

Featured Ministry Partners

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

October 5 - Love in Action

October 12 - Love in Action 

October 19 - Love in Action

October 26 - Love in Action

November 2 - Humanity for Prisoners

Care Council Meet Up This Sunday - Last Names A-E

This fall, we will hold a series of meetups after the service designed to help you get to know your care elder and deacon, and some people in your care district.  Come and enjoy some refreshments in The Grove after the service this morning. On October 12, last names F-L will meet after the service. 

CROP Walk

On Sunday, October 5th, our community will join together for the annual CROP Hunger Walk at Ferrysburg Community Church. Check-in begins at 1:20 p.m., and the walk will start at 2:00 p.m. The CROP Hunger Walk is a nationwide effort through Church World Service that raises funds to end hunger and poverty here in our community and around the world. A portion of the money raised supports local food programs, while the rest provides resources like clean water, seeds, and tools for families in need globally. Please consider walking with us or supporting those who do. Every step helps feed the hungry and bring hope to others. For more information, visit events.crophungerwalk.org/crophungerwalks.

Thank You from the Westfields

We want to offer our heartfelt thanks to our church family for all the care we received when Patty was in the hospital and after she returned home. The prayers, cards, visits, and meals comforted and sustained us. We feel truly blessed to be a part of this community. -Steve and Patty Westfield

Thank You from the Bensons

We would like to thank our Ferrysburg Church family for all your prayers, words of sympathy, and cards following the loss of Mark's mom. We are indeed blessed to be part of such a caring community. -Mark and Sandy Benson

Men's BSF Grand Haven

Men are invited to take part in the Bible Study Fellowship study of "Exile and Return", Thursday evenings, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at Covenant Life Church. Information can be found at BSFInternational.org.  Or, contact Kevin Youngquist at 231-288-6100.

Women’s Bible Study

Women are currently in a 7-session study, exploring how Jesus generously restores dignity and honor to women in the first century and now. Join us Tuesday evenings from 6:45-8:15 p.m. or Wednesday mornings from 10:15-11:45 a.m. Please RSVP to the church office or Nona Boer.

Women’s Book Club

Book Club will meet next month, October 16 at 1:00 p.m. to discuss “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus. 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 a.m. 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 p.m. 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 a.m.

Men’s Coffee

Come for a cup of coffee and some conversation every Wednesday at 9 a.m 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 p.m. from September 15 through March. 

MomCo

MomCo is a place for moms to experience encouragement and community. MomCo meets next on Thursday, October 9, from 9:30-11:00 a.m. 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 happens next on Thursday, October 16, from 9:30-11:00 a.m. Find future dates for GymJam on the Facebook page, at ferrysburgchurch.com/gymjam, or grab a postcard from the check-in station.

Community Announcements

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.