This Sunday, February 23

It’s GEMS Sunday!  We will celebrate our Ferrysburg GEMS Girls Club and hear what they have been learning this year. This Sunday’s message will focus on the GEMS’ theme of God’s transformation.

Next Sunday, March 2

How did you learn your ABCs?  Probably from a song that sounded like “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.”  Lists and concepts that are set to music become instantly memorable.  The early Church knew this too.  Next Sunday we will wrap up our series on 1 Timothy by looking at a song that ingrained truth into the 1st century Church.  We will also welcome Steve and Patty Westfield to our church family through their profession of faith.

 
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 Offering – GEMS Global Ministry

GEMS Girls’ Clubs is a relationship-building program created especially for girls! GEMS clubs are held in churches and Christian organizations in North America and Africa. Offering money will support the global ministry of GEMS. Next week’s offering will be for World Renew.

 

Council Nominations

The Council is asking members to submit names for the offices of elder and deacon. Please pray about men and women who you feel can lead us in being a community of all kinds of people who are becoming like Jesus. Elders and deacons must be professing members of FCC and be active in our church family. They should also be committed to our vision and exhibit spiritual maturity. Please submit names by Sunday, March 2. Nominations can be placed in the designated box in the church office, mailed, or emailed to church.  Please pray that God will guide this process.

 

Kids Hope Mentor Needed

We have a request from Lake Hills School for a female mentor for a 3rd grade girl.  The teacher would like a mentor to start now and then continue into the next school year.  Please call or email Judy Ponstine if you are interested (judy@ferrysburgchurch.com).

Thank You from Jackie Cleveland

Jackie Cleveland would like to thank our church family for the prayers, cards, and visits that have sustained her during this time of healing and recovery at Heartwood Lodge.  Thank you for being a loving, caring church family!

 

Baked Potato Luncheon on February 23

Plan to stay after the worship service on Sunday, February 23 for great food and fellowship as well as the opportunity to support our GEMS with your donations. You can load a baked potato, warm up with chili and nachos, munch on a healthy salad, and/or treat yourself to the smorgasbord of desserts.

 

VBS - Save the Dates!

Ferrysburg’s True North Adventure will take place the mornings of June 16-19. Kids from four years-old through students entering fifth grade are invited to participate. Volunteers will be needed. Please mark your calendars now and plan to make this peak experience part of your summer!

 

Now Hiring: Administrative Assistant at FCC

Our current administrative assistant, Shelby, is stepping down to care for needs in her family.  We are once again looking for our next assistant.  Please pray for this process.  If you know of anyone who has interest, direct them to www.ferrysburgchurch.com/employment.

 

Women’s Book Club

Women's Book Club will meet at church February 20 at 1:00 to discuss the book Someone Else's Shoes by Jojo Moyes. Contact Lynn DeYoung with any questions.

 

FCC Knitters

The FCC Knitting Group meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 1:00pm-3:00pm at church in The Commons.  Talk to Rosemary VerHeul for more information. 

 

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 next GymJam will be on February 27. 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)

The MomCo offers a great place for moms to enjoy support, fellowship and adult conversation. Our next meeting will be March 6 from 9:30-11am. 

 

GEMS (Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior)

First through seventh grade girls can join us at our next GEMS night on Monday, March 3 from 6:30-8:00pm. Information 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.

 

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.

 

Spring Lake High School - Host Families Needed

Spring Lake high school will be accepting foreign exchange students for the 2025/2026 school year. If you would be interested in hosting a foreign exchange student for the upcoming school year, please have them contact Marissa Ackerson at 315-921-3306 or email her at mackerson30@outlook.com.