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 Commons to receive a gift and to say hello.

This Sunday, August 3

No time is a good time for a setback or a crisis.  But when things are already difficult, we need trouble like we need a hole in the head!  This Sunday we will look at two stories in the life of Elisha that deal with God’s care for his people in difficult circumstances.  We will also celebrate the baptism of Wilson David Assink.

Next Sunday, August 10

“There’s no such thing as free.”  It seems like everything comes with strings attached.  If it doesn’t cost you money, it will cost you something else.  While we complain about hidden costs, we are equally uncomfortable with something that is genuinely free.  We want to pay back those who give us things.  Next week we will look at a story about someone who was given a free gift, and the difficulty he had in accepting it.

This Week’s Featured Ministry Partner–Ray and Angie DeLange

Ray and Angie DeLange, with East West Ministries International, are acting as church planting catalysts with a Middle Eastern people group in Europe and beyond. 

Next week, the offering will also be for Ray and Angie DeLange.

Summer Featured Ministry Partners

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

July 27 - Leah Sweetman

August 3 - DeLange

August 10 - DeLange

August 17 - DeLange

August 24 - DeLange

Administrative Assistant Needed

Ferrysburg Community Church is looking for an administrative assistant. The position is 20 hours per week, Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-2:00pm. For more information, please go to www.ferrysburgchurch.com/employment. To apply or get more information, please email the church at office@ferrysburgchurch.com.

Thank you from Lisa Mulder

Dearest FCC, John and I have loved this church family for decades, and once again, you have shown our family that this community is blessed with people who are supportive, caring, loving, and filled with grace.  We are grateful to Nate and all those who participated in John’s celebration of life. The words spoken and music shared certainly helped to soothe our sorrow. Your beautiful cards, tender hugs, and words of encouragement will remain with me for all my days. As John sang often, “There is a place where joy and sorrow meet...joy wins!”

With abiding gratitude, 

Lisa Mulder

Thank You from Ann Holman

As I’ve read over so many wonderful cards this week, I realized again what a special church family we have – we believe in the one Savior who stands by our side, leading us on the path before us. Taking us with his right hand. Thank you for all the love and prayers shown to our family. Now we know Chuck is where he longed to be with his last week with us. 

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

On Wednesday, August 6, the women’s coffee will meet at Traverse Pie Company on Harvey Street at 9:00 a.m. The room in the back of the restaurant is reserved for Ferrysburg Community Church. Any questions? Notify Jan Bross. 

Men’s Coffee

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

Youth and Education

Hangout

August 16th @ 6 pm at FCC. We will hang out, have a fire, play some games, and just be in community with other students and leaders. There will be pizza and s'mores!! All incoming 6th graders through seniors are invited.

Please reach out to Drew through email Drew@ferrysburgchurch.com or cell phone (616)350-3630 with any questions.

Community Announcements

Maranatha Summer Concerts

From June 22 through Labor Day Weekend, Maranatha hosts their Summer Concert Series, featuring a different artist every Saturday night starting at 7:00 p.m. All concerts are free and open to the public, with the opportunity to purchase a dinner ticket to get priority seating. We invite you to come out each Saturday to be filled and renewed.

Praise by the Pier

Join us Sunday nights at the Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium in Grand Haven to listen to live music, worship, and sing along with a mixture of different bands. The concerts are free and start at 6:30 pm.

Unity Christian Music Festival

Unity Christian Music Festival is taking place August 6-9 this summer! It features 20+ Top Christian Artists along with local and international non-profit booths, activities and games for kids of all ages, amazing food vendors, and so much more! Tickets can be purchased on the website.

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.

Host Family Opportunity

CIEE, a nonprofit that places international high school students with U.S. host families, is seeking a Welcome Family in West Michigan to host a German student for 8 weeks. The student is proficient in English, comes with spending money and health insurance, and is interested in attending church. Host families provide a bed, meals, and a safe, welcoming home. After 8 weeks, the student transitions to a permanent local host family but remains at the same school. Reach out to Amrye Dennis at adennis@ciee.org if interested.