This Sunday, May 19
Much of the New Testament is made up of the Apostle Paul writing letters to church congregations.  Some of them he knew and even helped to start.  Others he only knew by way of report and reputation.  The church in Corinth was the former.  He had started this church.  It was one of his most beloved and most frustrating churches.  Over the summer, we will work through a significant portion of this letter, hearing for ourselves what the Spirit wanted the Corinthian Christians to know.

Next Sunday, May 26
We hear it all the time: our country has never been more divided!  Our denomination has never been more divided!  Unfortunately, division and disunity are not new phenomena.  Almost as soon as there was a Church, there was division.  Next Sunday we’ll see how Paul addresses this and hear the Spirit’s challenge to us today.

This Week’s Offering – New Life Prison Ministry                                               New Life is a Christian prison community dedicated to the men behind the fences at the Newton Prison and Release Center.  New Life inspires men to grow in their love and knowledge of Jesus Christ.  New Life is committed to real change and emphasizes practical application in every Bible study and prayer group.  Regular monthly worship services are anchored in the Word of God and the sacraments of baptism and the Lord’s Supper.  Core values in everything we do are building community and discipleship.  Next week's offering will also be for New Life.

Summer Worship Time - 10:30am

For many years we have changed our worship service time during the summer months.  Council has decided again this year to stay at 10:30am year round.  See you for worship next Sunday and throughout the summer at 10:30!

OneWord                                                                                                     Ladies come and share what you have experienced and learned with your word of the year.  We will be meeting in The Grove on June 5 from 6:30-8pm

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.  We would like your family’s picture to be added to the directory!  Please send a photo to office@ferrysburgchurch.com.  Candid shots or professional photographs, whichever you prefer. 

FCC 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.

Women’s Coffee
Join us for coffee 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.

Faith Impact Taekwondo Interested in learning self-defense and martial arts?  Come join us Monday nights 6-8PM in the FCC gym.  Class will be led by Rich Gauthier and his boys.  Ten and older are welcome.  If you have any questions, call Rich at 616-638-4009.

Youth and Education

Student Ministries

Base Camp (6-8th grade) meets from 6:30-8:00PM each Sunday.  We alternate between Lesson Nights and Community Nights.  Contact kyle@ferrysburgchurch.com for more information.

Summit (9-12th grade) meets at 12:00-1:30PM after Sunday Service.  Lunch is served each week.  We alternate between Lesson and Community Sundays, and also have High School Mentors attend the first Sunday of each month.  Contact kyle@ferrysburgchurch.com for more information.

Scuba VBS - Please Partner with Us!

Pray: 

Please pray for Scuba to help us dive deeper in our relationships with Jesus, pull us closer together as a church family, and splash God’s love on our community. 

Prepare: 

You are invited to join us on Tuesday, May 21 between 10AM-noon, and/or Wednesday, May 28 between 4-8PM for Scuba VBS decorating workshops.  You are invited to help hang decorations in the back hallway on Monday, June 3 and/or Tuesday, June 4 between 1-4PM. You are welcome to drop by during any work time--no need to stay the entire time.

Provide:                                                                              

You are invited to provide snacks for Tidal Treats! Check out the display in The Commons where you can sign up to provide items and take the corresponding fish tag from the net. You are also invited to purchase items from our Amazon Scuba Wish List of items needed for our Scuba stations and future children’s ministries. 

As we continue to prepare for our undersea adventure, we can use any left over gray paint and cans of bright colored spray paint that you no longer need. 

Promote:

Help spread the word that all kids 4 years-old through students entering fifth grade are invited to dive into an amazing undersea adventure and experience the ever-flowing, never-ending love of God the mornings of June 17-20. Pass out the postcard flyers to neighbors and friends.  Registration for volunteers and participants can be completed through the QR code or on our church website.

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.