Fee Fee Baptist Church

Author: Tara Smith

  • Family Front – Vol. 62, No. 14

    VBS/Sports Camp 2022 Recap

    Another year of VBS/Sports Camp has come to an end! Thank you for praying for God to speak to the children and keep our leadership energized. Thank you for people that helped decorate, take down, serve where needed, act as ‘gofer’, and many other duties. It takes many hands for a successful week to happen! A BIG THANKS TO ALL WHO VOLUNTEERED! God’s promises are reliable. I asked you to think on this verse: “Come and see what our God has done, what awesome miracles he performs for people!” (Psalm 66:5). God is good to see us through another big, fun week for the kids and families of our community.

    Family Swim Night

    Cool off with your family on Friday night, August 5, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Bridgeton Pool.

    Free Market

    Our annual Free Market will be the next morning, Saturday, August 6 at 9:00 a.m. on our parking lot. Bring your stuff to give away to the community. Tables will be provided by the church. Sign up now in the Connection Center! You must be present that day to give away items. No drop-offs will be accepted.

    School Supplies for Free Market

    Once again we will be giving out new backpacks loaded with school supplies to the kids in our community, so we are taking donations to make this happen. NEW school supplies and backpacks can be donated in the appropriate box across from the Connection Center. We will be blessing the first 100 kids to come to Free Market with backpacks full of school supplies to start the year off fresh!

    Promotion Sunday

    August 21 is Promotion Sunday for the new church year for pre-K, children, and youth. That morning parents of preschool and K-5 kids are invited to their children’s rooms for donuts. As we amp up for this new year, we are looking for a few good teachers to help our children learn more about the Bible and God’s plan for them.  If you are looking for the place to serve, talk to Kathy!

  • Bible Study Corner – Vol. 62, No. 14

    Keep on hiding God’s word in your heart. It will encourage you, give you answers to hard questions, and challenge you. Even reading a verse or two a day and pondering on it will change you. Instead of thinking about what does this verse say to me, try changing your perspective and think about what it teaches you about God.

  • Bible Study Corner – Vol. 62, No. 13

    What an exciting part of scripture we have come to in our Summer Bible Reading Plan. It has been inspiring to watch Elijah challenge the people to quit wavering between two opinions and to wholeheartedly follow God, who demonstrated his power on Mount Carmel and to see Elisha meet the needs of people through the never-ending supply of God’s love to all people. You can talk to others about what you are reading by joining a T-group. T-groups meet in person or on Marco Polo. Contact Gloria if you are interested.

    We have a place for everyone in Bible Study so contact Gloria to find the perfect fit!

  • Devotional Corner – Vol. 62, No. 13

    From Billy Graham’s Daily Devotion Archive

    “Lord, grant us peace; for all we have and are has come from you,” (Isaiah 26:12 TLB).

    We who once marveled at the telegraph now take for granted the far greater miracle of television. Not so long ago many of the physical diseases were termed hopeless and incurable. Today we have drugs so effective that age-old diseases are becoming rare. We have accomplished much, of that there is no doubt. But with all this progress, we have not solved the basic problem of the human race. We can build the highest buildings, the fastest ships, the longest bridges—but we still can’t govern ourselves, or live together peacefully and with equality.

    Prayer for the day: In loving and being loved by You, there is all I have longed for, my Savior, Jesus Christ.

  • College & Outreach – Vol. 62, No. 13

    As we are now in mid-July, I have been with you at Fee Fee for 2 ½ months. First, I want to say what a blessed time this has been thus far! This church I am beginning to call home has been welcoming to me from the first steps I took in the door. We have moved from a rainy spring to the inferno of a Missouri summer. You have heard me preach, a message that I still must remind myself of almost daily; to persevere in prayer and never give up. I joined our Chi Alpha students on a mission trip to Washington, D.C. There, I saw the love our students have for the Lord and the hearts they have for both worship and service. As you read this and Lord willing, I am with our team in the Dominican Republic. Pray for open hearts to the Gospel, ready hands to serve, and endurance for our team to continue the work that began a few years ago. The Lord has certainly been good to this church.

    The Lord has also been good to me through this season! Serving Fee Fee Baptist Church is one of the biggest blessings in my life and a responsibility I do not take lightly. This ministry position has stretched me in ways I needed stretching and comforted me in areas I needed comforting. Candidly, this also has been a difficult season in my personal life and relationships. But God is good, all the time. I am thankful for the staff I serve alongside, who have welcomed me and loved me well in this season. As we gear up for Monumental VBS and look forward to the fall, I humbly ask that you pray for your staff. Pray that we would hear the Lord’s voice clearly and not move without his lead. Pray that God would be honored through our efforts to build our lives on Jesus and pursue the good of our community. Pray that servants would join us in the various ministries in need of helping hands. And trust that God is gracious to provide all that we need and more.

  • A Word From Pastor Zach – Vol. 62, No. 13

    Church Family,

    Do you know what time of year it is? It’s Vacation Bible School time! July 18-22, we are going to have a Monumental week as we get to celebrate God’s greatness through the story of Joseph. Each day, our kids are going to be important truths found in the story of Joseph. Truths like “God loves you no matter what,” and “God is with you everywhere.”

    I’m so excited to spend a week with kids from our church and community and share the Gospel with them and instill these incredible truths from God’s Word! Not only that, but after VBS in the morning, our afternoon soccer camp is completely full! Kids are going to get to learn about the great game of soccer and have a solid camp experience. But, most importantly, they are going to have the truth of God’s Word instilled in them throughout this camp experience as well!

    As you can see, VBS is an incredibly important week for our church. How important? Just look at these statistics from a study from Lifeway back in 2016. Each year:

    • 25 percent of baptisms reported by the SBC come from VBS.
    • 10 percent of people enrolled in VBS are unchurched.
    • 2.7 million people enroll in VBS each year.
    • 72,925 people each year accept Christ as Lord and Savior.

    VBS is a great outreach opportunity for our church. Please join me in praying for the kids and volunteers this week. I am believing that God is going to move in the next generation of students!

    Also, as a way to emphasize and celebrate VBS, I wanted to share with you about our plans for having one united service on Sunday, July 24. Rather than two different worship services, we will only have one service at 11:00 a.m. We will still have our Bible Study classes at the normal 9:45 a.m. time. However, there will not be an 8:30 a.m. service. Instead, we are gathering together to celebrate what God did at VBS!

    Our VBS kids will be helping lead worship and you will get to hear all about what they learned. I’m excited for us to recap the week and for us to be blessed by the next generation of our church. You definitely don’t want to miss this opportunity for us to worship together corporately and support our kids!

    Please be praying for our Vacation Bible School and the many kids who will be attending. We want the next generation building their lives on Jesus and pursuing the good of our community for the glory of God!

    In Him,

    Pastor Zach Crook

  • Prime Time – Vol. 62, No. 13

    Wow, is it ever hot outside! I’m praying for all of you during this super hot weather. Please take care of yourself by staying inside in the air conditioning and keeping hydrated when you must be outside. It’s early July so I don’t expect the heat to go away anytime soon.

    We already have a change to our first activity in August. We will go to the OmniMax theater on Thursday, August 4 to see the video entitled Ireland. The cost of the ticket is approximately $10.  If we have enough sign up to go, we might be able to get a slightly cheaper group rate. The bus will leave church at 10:00 a.m. and we will go to the 11:00 a.m. showing. Lunch will be at the Fountain on Locust.

    Adult VBS will begin on Monday, August 22 and run through Thursday, August 25. We will be looking at the life and teachings of Jesus through a first century Middle Eastern lens, which will add much richness to our understanding of scripture. Our study will begin each day at 9:00 a.m. and end at 11:30 a.m. with a break for snacks and fellowship. Hope you can come!

    Find a unique way to love God and love others through the month of July!

  • Chi Alpha News – Vol. 62, No. 13

    Underground Church

    I am so excited to bring back one of my favorite events this summer, Underground Church. Not only is this night a fun, intense game to play, but it is also an immersive experience for our students to see what it is like to be a Christian in a country that is closed to spreading the Gospel. There are more than 50 countries all over the world that are closed off to the Gospel, so it is important to not only understand the freedoms that we have, to worship, but also to realize that it is our job as Christians to spread the Gospel to all ends of the earth. Underground Church will take place Friday, July 22 from 8:00-11:00 p.m. here at the church. There is no cost to this event, but we will be taking donations to fill Action Packs to send to missionaries in these closed-off locations through Voice of the Martyrs. Here is a list of some items we will be collecting:

    • Blankets
    • Jackets (adult or child size)
    • Light sweaters (adult or child)
    • Gloves or mittens
    • Knit hats
    • Socks (adult or child)
    • Solid color t-shirts (adult or child)
    • Twin size bed sheets
    • New tarps
    • Packs of zip ties
    • Towels
    • Bars of soap
    • Sponge or foam balls (for children)

  • Music Musings – Vol. 62, No. 13

    Summer Concert Series Updates:

    July 17 – Doug Mickan – On July 17 we will welcome Doug Mickan to our concert stage for our Sunday Concert Series. Doug is a very talented and entertaining ventriloquist. He will be bringing some of his buddies with him to provide us with a very delightful event! Don’t miss this concert as Doug introduces us to some of his friends who he works with trying to keep them in line. Bring friends, neighbors, and anyone you happen to meet!

    July 24 – The Punches – The Punches family is a Bluegrass group singing the good news of Christ, our Savior. This family travels full time all over the United States and are often featured at Silver Dollar City. All play instruments and sing. They have a love for the Lord and a desire to see souls saved and encouraged. They are fun and uplifting. You are sure to love The Punches. Don’t miss this energetic concert!

    See you Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m.  Oh, and don’t forget – we serve ice cream after each concert!

  • Announcements – Vol. 62, No. 13

    Special-Called Business Meeting

    Sunday, July 24 after the 11:00 a.m. united worship service, there will be a Special-Called Business Meeting to vote on Scholarships for the 2022-23 term.

    Mobile Market

    We love partnering with the St. Louis Area Food Bank to get free groceries into the hands of families in need in our community. Anyone is welcome to come get groceries on the second Monday of each month, at 10:00 a.m. (until the food runs out).

    Our upcoming 2022 dates will be:

    • August 8
    • September 12
    • October 10
    • November 14
    • December 12
    Come Get Your Game On!

    Mondays:

    Kids & Parents Play Date

    Every Monday 10:00 a.m. – Noon

    Gym & Play Area

    (Parent/Guardian must be present with children. )

     

    Tuesdays:

    Open Gym Volleyball

    Every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.

    All ages welcome!

    Your kids are welcome to hang out in the Play Area during volleyball!

     

    Wednesdays:

    Pickleball

    Every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.

    Gym

    All ages welcome!

    (Bring your own paddle).

    Sympathy

    Our love through Christian sympathy is extended to

    … Bob (Jean) Nowlin on the passing of his brother, David Nowlin, on June 30.

    Thank You

    The church has received a Thank You note from Carol Gollaher and family.