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 19

Bruce Ballast is the retired pastor of Covenant Life Church in Grand Haven and will be our guest speaker this Sunday. He will be reflecting on one of the most challenging sayings of Jesus: “Unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” What adultish behavior do we need to lose, and what childish behaviors do we need to work on? Because Pastor Nate is out of town, we will celebrate the Lord’s Supper the following Sunday on October 26.

Next Sunday, October 26

After Jesus preached his famous Sermon on the Mount, he proceeded to preach another amazing sermon.  Instead of using words, he relied on actions to preach this message.  It was a “Sermon on the Way.”  Next Sunday, we will begin looking at how Jesus lived out the message he shared on the mount.  We will also celebrate the Lord’s Supper.

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 19 - Love in Action

October 26 - Love in Action

November 2 - Humanity for Prisoners

November 9 - Humanity for Prisoners

November 16 - Humanity for Prisoners

Single Ladies Gathering

Please join us for dinner on Thursday, October 23. We will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Blue Porch Bar and Grill in Grand Haven. Please contact Sandy at (616) 936-2490 if you would like a ride. Hope to see you there!

Grand Haven Cadets Spaghetti Supper

The Spaghetti Supper is Monday, October 20, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Second CRC. It's our only fundraiser of the year, so bring your entire family! 

Care Council Meet Up This Sunday - Last Names S-Z

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 special refreshments in The Grove after the service this morning. On October 26, last names M-R will meet after the service. 

Women’s Book Club

Book Club will meet on Thursday, November 20, at 1:00 p.m. Contact Lynn DeYoung with any questions.

Men's BSF Grand Haven

Men are invited to take part in the Bible Study Fellowship study of "Exile and Return" on Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 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.

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 started 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 23, 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 30, 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.