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, December 14

In the Bible, times of peace and prosperity are few and far between for God’s people. Perhaps this is because these seasons lead to complacency, entitlement, and spiritual laziness. It is usually in times of crisis that God’s people start paying attention. And it is in times of crisis that God does his best work. This Sunday, we will look at the second Servant Song and see how a crisis can lead to lavish blessings.

Next Sunday, December 21

Most success in life is due to strength, smarts, strategy, or superiority of some other kind. Wars are won with military might and better tactics. Businesses prevail with more efficient and intuitive models. But spiritual victory comes in a completely different way. Jesus shows us that we win by losing. Victory comes through defeat. This is a very strange reality that we will explore next Sunday. We will also celebrate the Lord’s Supper.

This Week’s Featured Ministry Partner–Mosaic Counseling

It is the mission of Mosaic Counseling to provide an opportunity for all people in the Tri-Cities to access professional Christian counseling in order to meet the spiritual, psychological, and emotional needs of our community.  

Next week, the offering will be for World Renew.

Featured Ministry Partners

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

December 14 - Mosaic Counseling

December 21 - World Renew

Christmas Eve - Food Pantry

December 28 - Family Care Fund

January 4 - Cadets

Memorial Service Photos

We will celebrate the lives of deceased loved ones and babies born to our church family this year during our service on December 28. Pictures can be emailed to office@ferrysburgchurch.com or dropped off during church office hours. Pictures will be returned to you. Please submit names and photos by December 23.

One Word Women’s Event

Join us for a women’s night of fellowship and fun as we create our personalized word for 2026. The event will be held at FCC on Wednesday, January 7, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Supplies provided. We welcome you to invite a friend to join you in the fun. Please RSVP to Elizabeth Wierenga at 616-828-2957 or eanniew@gmail.com, or use the sign-up sheet available in the Commons.

Advent Kids Choir

Kids from Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to participate in our Advent Kids Choir! The choir will sing at the start of the service on December 21. Rehearsals will continue on Sundays, December 14 & 21 from 9:45-10:15 a.m.

Severe Weather Policy

Church activities will be cancelled in the event of a blizzard warning, or a tornado watch or warning. Council and staff may also cancel worship and church events at their discretion in the event of inclement weather. An announcement of FCC closure or delay will be made through email and on WOOD-TV. 

Kids Hope

Our Kids Hope Program is looking for a male mentor! This would be for a Kindergarten boy who needs a positive male role model. If you are interested or want more information, please contact Judy Pontine. You may contact Judy by email at judy@ferrysburgchurch.com, by phone at 616-560-9542, or in person after the service.

Women’s Book Club

Book Club will meet on Thursday, December 18, at 1:00 p.m. to discuss Trouble by Gary D. Schmidt. Contact Lynn DeYoung with any questions.

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 member 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 Family Ministries

Youth Group

Our youth group meets every Sunday after the service in the youth room. 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, January 8, 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, December 18, 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.