Fee Fee Baptist Church

Author: Tara Smith

  • Music Musings – Vol. 62, No. 8

    April Playlist – Well, it is time for a new playlist featuring several genres of Christian music! You are really going to like this one. This is also a test to see how accepting you are of different styles of music. Do you enjoy variety or same-ole, same ole? Find Ronna’s April 2022 Playlist here: https://bit.ly/36asm6L

    Retro Christian Contemporary

    Amy Grant

    Sing Your Praise to the Lord 

     

    Bluegrass Gospel 

    The Bishops

    I’ve a Mansion Over in Glory

     

    Country Christian

    Brooks and Dunn (ft. Kane Brown)

    Believe

     

    Christian Contemporary

    Unspoken

    Start a Fire

     

    Christian Instrumental

    The Naz Church (ft. Shawn  Wallace)

    Draw Me Close to You

     

    Christian Contemporary

    Matthew West

    Grace Upon Grace

     

    Contemporary Praise and Worship

    Elevation Worship and Maverick City

    Jireh

     

    Christian Rap

    Justus (ft. Sevin & Alicia Renee)

    More Than Life

     

    Christian Contemporary

    Phil Wickman

    House of the Lord

     

    Christian Southern Gospel

    The Guardians

    It’s Still Good News

     

    Christian Urban Gospel

    Stockholm Gospel Mass Choir

    Total Praise

     

    Christian Rock

    Switchfoot

    Beloved

     

    Indie Christian Pop Rock

    Relient K

    Be My Escape

     

    Indie Christian Pop Punk

    Everyday Sunday

    Stand Up

     

    Indie Christian Rock

    The Wrecking

    You Remain

     

    Indie Christian Synth Pop

    Owl City (ft. Lindsey Stirling)

    Beautiful Times

  • Bible Study Corner – Vol. 62, No. 8

    I hope more and more of you will join us for Bible Study on Sunday mornings at 9:45 a.m. Our numbers continue to grow each week. Remember that all adults are invited to Family Connection Sunday during Bible Study on April 24. You can learn how to encourage children spiritually whether you are a parent, grandparent, or an adult in the church family.

    There is a place for everyone in Bible Study. Join us on Sundays at 9:45 a.m., Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m., Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m., or on Facebook Live on Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. Hide God’s Word in your heart. It will bring you great joy!

  • Chi Alpha News – Vol. 62, No. 8

    Summer Fun!

    We have officially rolled out our Summer Schedule for 2022, and I am so excited for what is in store! We have some great things planned, and we are looking forward to making so many memories together. Students should have received the schedule during Bible Study and parents should have received an email, but if you need an extra copy of the schedule, you can find them in the Rafters. You can also refer to our social media and the website for more details.

    Shred Truck Fundraiser

    We are hosting another Shred Truck Fundraiser on our campus on Saturday, May 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to help raise funds for our DC Mission Trip! This is the first one we have hosted since the pandemic, so if you have accrued extra documents that you would like to have safely and securely shredded (which I’m sure you have), come and see us! For every box that you need shredded, we are asking for a $5.00 per box donation. We hope to see you there, and as always, thank you for supporting our Student Ministry!

  • Devotional Corner – Vol. 62, No. 8

    Taken from Corrie Ten Boom’s “Faith, Hope, and Love” YouVersion Plan

    “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God,” (Hebrews 12:2).

    How we can long for the “good old days”. Everything was so much better and more predictable. What was normal and taken for granted in those days is not that obvious anymore. It could make us sad and homesick, and we could tend to give up and become passive and depressed. In Ezra 3, we can read that the elderly people are crying as the temple is rebuilt, remembering the glory and grandeur of the former temple that has been destroyed so many years ago.

    After World War II Corrie could have been discouraged, giving up, without any hope for the future. Her father, Casper ten Boom, and her sister, Betsie, both had been killed in 1944. And the happy days of before, in their warm and cozy home, had forever been gone. She could have looked back, remembering and longing for the good old, and so much better times before the war. Realizing it would never come back she could have sunk into a great depression and sorrow. But instead, she looked forward with hope, fixing her eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of her faith.

    Hope is not the same as longing and desiring. We can long for things that are impossible to fulfill, such as, a season that will not come back, a journey we cannot afford to make, longing for a loved one who has passed away. Hope, on the contrary is based on reliable facts. There could have been periods and events in our life for which we look back with unfulfilled, craving and longing. But the better thing to do is to look forward, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith. Then we can go forward, with courage and hope. That is what Corrie, and many with her, did after the war, building on the foundation of Christ and His Kingdom. Romans 5:5 says: “And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us”.

  • Announcements – Vol. 62, No. 8

    Church Workday

    It’s that time of year again when flowers begin to peek out of the dirt after their long sleep, trees sway in the wind waking up their roots, and the grays and browns of winter turn into little green beginnings of leaves or buds of color. The amazing gift of creation of nature is not only for us to enjoy but to offer a pretty setting for the church experience of others.

    If you would like to get your hands in a little dirt to plant some flowers, do some digging, or other tasks needed, please join us on Saturday, April 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the church courtyard. Bring your garden gloves, your favorite garden tools (shovels and rakes could be handy), and we’ll have donuts to start our time together. Water will be provided, too.

    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:

    • May 9
    • June 13
    • July 11
    • August 8
    • September 12
    • October 10
    • November 14
    • December 12
    Deacon Recommendations

    Qualifications/Expectations

    1. Choose persons who meet the biblical qualifications set forth primarily in Acts 6:1-7 and I Timothy 3:8-13.
    • A man of honest (good) report (Acts 6:3).
    • Full of the Holy Spirit (Acts 6:3).
    • Full of wisdom (Acts 6:3).
    • Full of faith (Acts 6:5).
    • Grave (I Timothy 3:8); reverence for spiritual matters.
    • Not double-tongued (I Timothy 3:8).
    • Not given to much wine (I Timothy 3:8).
    • Not greedy of filthy lucre (I Timothy 3:8).
    • A holder of the faith (I Timothy 3:9).
    • Tested and proved (I Timothy 3:10).
    • Blameless (I Timothy 3:10).
    • Christian family life (I Timothy 3:11-12).
    • Husband of one wife (I Timothy 3:11-12).
    • Ruling their children and their own houses well (I Timothy 3:12).
    • Bold in the faith (I Timothy 3:13).
    1. Choose persons who can serve well.

     

    (Full recommendation forms can be found in the Connection Center and can be turned in to a Deacon, church staff, or church office.)

     

  • Family Front – Vol. 62, No. 8

    Family Connection Sunday

    Dr. Richard Ross will be our guest for Family Connection Sunday on April 24. He is a teacher, author, speaker, and conference leader. His mission is: “By the Spirit—live, teach, speak, and write to see Christ’s kingdom come through teenagers and their parents and leaders—for the glory of God.” On April 24 we have Dr. Ross preaching in both services, teaching to parents and grandparents during the Bible Study hour at 9:45 a.m., then a lunch discussion with parents and students grades 5-12. It will be a great day!

    Mother/Daughter Spa Day

    DATE CHANGE: Mother/Daughter Spa Day that was scheduled for May 14, is rescheduled to Saturday, June 4, from 10:00 a.m. until noon. Come prepared to pamper yourself and do a craft. We will have fun with hair chalk, nail salon, jewelry making, chalk couture crafting, photo booth and more! Cost is $5.00 per person. Mothers and Daughters of all ages are invited!

    Father/Son Fishing Day

    On Saturday, June 18, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Busch Wildlife. Put it on your calendar and plan to spend a fun morning fishing. If you need fishing equipment to use, let Kathy know; we will have extra equipment available.

    VBS 2022 & Soccer Camp

    REGISTRATION IS OPEN for VBS and Soccer Camp for kids that have completed Kindergarten through 5th grade. The cost for this week of fun is FREE for VBS and $55 for Soccer Camp. No limit on registration for VBS. However, there are limited spaces available for soccer camp, so go to our website and register early: www.feefeebc.org/free-vbs-fee-fee. One form can be used for both events. Turn Preschool forms into the church office or Kathy.

    VBS Volunteers

    Put July 18-22 on your calendar for our 2022 VBS called “MOMUMENTAL – Celebrating God’s Greatness.” There will be many different areas to help. If you have soccer skills or are athletic, there are volunteer spots available for Soccer Camp also. VBS will be in the mornings and Soccer Camp will be in the afternoon. Email or talk to Kathy (kathy@feefeebc.org) if you are interested in serving!

  • Chi Alpha News – Vol. 62, No. 7

    Thank You!!!

    Wow…where do I even begin…Thank you, Church, for all of your support and prayers over the last couple of months in preparation, but especially over the last week as we enjoyed our annual DNOW Weekend! This weekend was one filled with lots of laughs, fun games, amazing worship, acts of service, genuine conversation, connections with new friends, opportunities to grow closer together, and an amazing display of the Gospel. All of this was made possible by you, Church. Whether you donated financially to sponsor a student, donated supplies, or prayed for a student, YOU partnered with God to make this weekend happen! I encourage you to talk with a student and ask them about the weekend, and what they experienced. Please continue to also pray for these students over the next couple of weeks. Seeds were planted this weekend that may take time to root. Pray that God will speak clearly to them, and that they will surrender to His will. We want to continue to see lives change for the Gospel!

  • Prime Time – Vol. 62, No. 7

    Easter is right around the corner. When is the last time you dyed Easter eggs? Well, do I have an opportunity for you! On Tuesday, April 12, we will have lunch and then dye eggs and make 20 Easter Baskets for the children at Loaves and Fishes. We need your help to not only put them together but also to provide items to put in them. Easter candy, stuffed animals, small toys like Matchbox cars, Lego people, dolls, bubbles, small story books about Jesus or a small Bible – well, you get the idea!  Let’s bless some kids who are in a place in life where they might feel a little hopeless. Let’s share the hope with them!

    On Tuesday, April 26 we will go to Oakland House in Afton for a house tour and luncheon. The cost is $22. I do not have a departure time yet but will let you know. We must secure our reservations first. We also must pay at the time of making reservations. If you sign up, you will be paid for, but you must bring cash or a check to Fee Fee with you that day. In other words, if you sign up and have not cancelled by 4/15, you must pay whether you go or not, because the church will have already paid for you.

    I hope you are preparing your heart for Easter. Invite your family and neighbors if they do not have a church that they attend. Pastor Zach will have a clear Gospel message and maybe, just maybe, God is counting on you to bring that person to church that day to hear the very good news!

  • Devotional Corner – Vol. 62, No. 7

    Taken from Corrie Ten Boom’s “Faith, Hope, and Love” YouVersion Plan

    “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for… By faith Abraham, even though he was past age-and Sarah herself was barren- was enabled to become a father because he considered Him faithful who had made the promise.” (Hebrews 11:1,2,8).

    Sometimes Hebrews 11 is called the Faith Hall of Heroes. Corrie ten Boom is often called a faith hero as well. But one could wonder if she would have called herself a faith hero. Yes, a faith warrior, a faith witness, even a tramp for the Lord. But she most probably would have refused to receive credit for being a hero.

    In her first book, ‘Prisoner and Yet…’ she writes: “We do not need great faith, we need faith in a great Lord”.

    Faith is not a feeling, neither is it the intellectual acceptance of facts and truth. Faith is a dependence on God, through acts of obedience and trust. We can do this because He has offered us a solid foundation of grace, forgiveness, loving kindness and power. And He is an ever-present Help in trouble.

    For four months Corrie was in solitary confinement in the Scheveningen prison. The threat of interrogation, torture and feeling desolate were continually present. One day, she literally stands with her back against the prison wall and shouts in despair: “Lord I’m not strong enough to endure this. I do not have enough faith”. Then her eyes are drawn to a tiny ant that hurries to a small hiding place: a crack in the wall to get safety from the water that is flowing over the prison floor. The Lord speaks to Corrie and says: “Watch the ant, hurrying straight to her hiding place. Corrie, do not expect anything from your ‘great’ faith, it is as weak as an ant. I’m your Hiding Place, the rock-solid ground on which you can stand. You can always, immediately and everywhere, come to Me, your Hiding Place. Then you will have peace and you can face the unknown, trusting God. I will never leave you, nor forsake you”.

    You can learn more and more not to trust in your own faith, facts and feelings, but to only trust in the Lord Jesus Christ. Feelings will come and go, and they can deceive you. But the Lord and His Word are reliable, you can always stand on Him and His promises.

  • Announcements – Vol. 62, No. 7

    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:

    • April 11
    • May 9
    • June 13
    • July 11
    • August 8
    • September 12
    • October 10
    • November 14
    • December 12
    Deacon Recommendations:

    Qualifications/Expectations

    1. Choose persons who meet the biblical qualifications set forth primarily in Acts 6:1-7 and I Timothy 3:8-13.
    • A man of honest (good) report (Acts 6:3).
    • Full of the Holy Spirit (Acts 6:3).
    • Full of wisdom (Acts 6:3).
    • Full of faith (Acts 6:5).
    • Grave (I Timothy 3:8); reverence for spiritual matters.
    • Not double-tongued (I Timothy 3:8).
    • Not given to much wine (I Timothy 3:8).
    • Not greedy of filthy lucre (I Timothy 3:8).
    • A holder of the faith (I Timothy 3:9).
    • Tested and proved (I Timothy 3:10).
    • Blameless (I Timothy 3:10).
    • Christian family life (I Timothy 3:11-12).
    • Husband of one wife (I Timothy 3:11-12).
    • Ruling their children and their own houses well (I Timothy 3:12).
    • Bold in the faith (I Timothy 3:13).
    1. Choose persons who can serve well.

    (Full recommendation forms can be found in the Connection Center and can be turned in to a Deacon, church staff, or church office.)