Fee Fee Baptist Church

Author: Tara Smith

  • Family Front – Vol. 62, No. 4

    Missions

    On Sunday, April 3, our elementary children will be able to attend the North American Mission Study that will go from 9:45 a.m. through KidsZone and end at 12:00 p.m. This will be taught by our Bible Study teachers. We will focus on prayer for our Southern Baptist missionaries serving through the North American Mission Board and the people they serve. We will also highlight the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering. Mark your calendar!

    VBS 2022 & Soccer Camp

    It’s not too early to begin setting time aside to help with VBS. 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: registration, music leadership, station leader or helper, family group leader or helper, snacks, photographer, sound, PowerPoint, and more! 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. The cost for this week of fun is FREE for VBS and $55 for Soccer Camp. Email or talk to Kathy (kathy@feefeebc.org) if you are interested in serving!

    Serving Opportunity

    Part of being a Christian is serving. In addition to VBS, we have needs in the Children’s Ministry on a regular basis for people to plug in and use their gifts to serve. While we have many wonderful people already serving in this ministry, it takes many hands all areas to run smoothly.  Please see me if you believe God can use you to serve in our Children’s Ministry. Talk to Andrew (andrew@feefeebc.org) if you would like to serve in other areas of the church. Choose this year to actively serve your church!

  • Music Musings – Vol. 62, No. 3

    Ronna’s February Playlist

    As you may have expected, it is time for our February Playlist. You guessed it! These songs are centered on the theme of love and relationships. Please enjoy this listening experience as you consider love for God and also for the special people in your life. The link for the February Playlist can be found here: https://bit.ly/3ISPcgW.

    1. My God is Known by Love – The Clark Family
    2. Meant to Be– J.J. Heller
    3. Lovin’ Me – Jonathan McReynolds
    4. Remind Me Who I Am – Jason Gray
    5. Good Day for Marrying You – Dave Barnes
    6. Lemonade – Chris Rice
    7. Your Love – David Phelps
    8. Beautiful – MercyMe
    9. I Stand Amazed – Steph MacLeod
    10. Jesus Loves Even Me – Cedarmont Kids
    11. O Love That Will Not Let Me Go – Sam Robson
    12. What Is This Thing Called Love? – Delirious?
    13. Out of Hiding – Steffany Gretzinger
    14. Till I Found You – Phil Wickham
    15. Your Love Changes Everything – United Pursuit (ft. Brock Human)
    16. I Won’t Let You Go – Jon Foreman (ft. Lauren Daigle)

  • Devotional Corner – Vol. 62, No. 3

    Taken from Jamie Snyder’s YouVersion Devotional “Like Jesus”

    “The Passover of the Jews was near, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. In the temple he found people selling cattle, sheep, and doves, and the money changers seated at their tables. Making a whip of cords, he drove all of them out of the temple, both the sheep and the cattle. He also poured out the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables. He told those who were selling the doves, “Take these things out of here! Stop making my Father’s house a marketplace!” John 2:13-16

    The truth is, in the hectic pace of life in twenty-first-century America, many of us are simply in survival mode, trying to make it from one day to the next. Under these circumstances, it’s all too easy to get mad about the wrong things. If we did an honest evaluation about our lives, we might just find the things that make us mad are self-centered issues instead of others-centered issues. We get mad when we are cut off in traffic, don’t get a raise, or receive an unexpected bill. I get mad at things like this just as most people do. But as imitators of Jesus, we should find ourselves getting angry at much larger, much more significant issues.

    So what really makes you mad? I encourage you to take an honest inventory of the things you notice making you mad, because what causes our heart to pound, our fists to clinch, and our voice to raise is an indication of our spiritual condition. Jesus was mad at the oppression that took place in the temple, so can you imagine how He must feel when He observes our world today? Men, women, and children are exploited and abused every day—not just in some faraway country, but also in your community. As followers of Jesus, we have the responsibility to do what we can to release the oppressed people of this world. Maybe that means adopting an orphaned child, mentoring underprivileged teens, assisting a widow in practical ways, or volunteering with a relief organization.

    As imitators of Jesus, our emotions should mirror His. This emotional mirroring is not mechanical, but a natural result of relationship with Him. We should laugh when He would laugh, cry when He would cry, celebrate when He would celebrate, and express joy when He would express joy. All of these emotions are appropriate, but I cannot help but wonder if we are lacking a strong dose of holy anger. I believe more Christians need get fired up and let that passion prompt action in our churches, small groups, and families. I am not suggesting we stand on city street corners with signs declaring whom God hates. Nor I am suggesting we shout, stomp our feet, and make a spectacle of ourselves. And I’m certainly not suggesting we carry out violence under the guise of following Jesus.

    Holy anger is driven not by a desire to judge or get revenge, but to love people and to set them free. Holy anger does not involve screaming about your rights, but advocating for the rights of others. Holy anger is not about proving a point, but proving that everyone has value. Holy anger is not about personal gain, but about restoring personal dignity to others.—

  • Prime Time – Vol. 62, No. 3

    It looks like the pandemic is finally waning. I’m hoping that soon I can see you all again face to face. It’s been a challenging season, but we have learned some valuable spiritual lessons during this time. One of those is that our lives are to be lived in community. We need the fellowship, encouragement, and iron sharpening iron in our lives that needs to be done in person. I hope that we haven’t become complacent and are satisfied with watching church in our jammies. It’s time to get back together so we can serve the church and the community.

    I’m looking forward to a very special Valentine’s Day with many of you in a cave. Yes, we are going to Meramec Caverns that day at 10:00 a.m. We will eat lunch and then go on a cave tour.  The tour lasts 1 hour and 20 minutes and the cave is ADA accessible. There is one spot that has a few steps but if you are unable to traverse them, you can remain there, and the group will loop back around to you.

    On Wednesday, February 23 we will meet in the Dining Room at 11:00 a.m. for chili and soup and then watch the movie, American Underdog. This is the story of our own Kurt Warner. Hope to see you then!

    Keep on keeping on!

  • Chi Alpha News – Vol. 62, No. 3

    Bandanas Fundraiser

    On Tuesday, March 8 we will be having a fundraiser for our Summer Mission Trip to Washington D.C. at Bandanas BBQ in Maryland Heights! So, mark your calendar now for your lunch and/or dinner plans for that day, grab some friends or family members, and go smell that smoke at Bandanas! A portion of your meal will go back to our missions team. Thank you for your continuous support of our student ministry!

    DNOW Weekend 2022

    I am so excited to announce our DNOW Weekend happening April 1-3! Our theme for this year is “Stand,” and students will learn how to stand firm in the spiritual battles they will face in the world and will learn how to put on the full Armor of God. Sign-ups for this weekend will begin soon, so stay tuned!

  • Announcements – Vol. 62, No. 3

    Sympathy

    Our love through Christian sympathy is extended to

    … Sharon Smith and family and friends on the passing of her mother-in-law, Wanda Smith on January 21, 2022.

    Wagner/Sherer WOM Change

    The monthly Wagner/Sherer WOM meetings will now be held on the third Monday of each month. Due to conflict with Mobile Market and other events, we felt this was the best change for everyone. Ladies, please update your calendars to reflect this change. The next meeting will be on Monday, February 21.

    Snow Policy Reminder

    Weekday/night activities will be canceled on the days that the Pattonville School District goes to virtual learning due to inclement weather. This includes day and evening activities, including all Wednesday night activities. You may also check the closings on KTVI Channel 2 and KSDK Channel 5 on TV. For Sunday closings, check the TV channels listed above, Facebook, the Fee Fee App, or the church website.

     

  • A Word From Pastor Zach – Vol. 62, No. 3

    Church Family,

    When I first heard about Fee Fee Baptist, I spent some time researching the church before I came out here. One thing that struck me as interesting is how the church is located right in between both the St. Louis Metro Baptist Association and the Missouri Baptist Children’s Home. I remember jokingly referring to our area as the “Baptist row of St. Louis.” What I found intriguing being so close to both the associational office and the Children’s Home was that it could make partnering with these organizations that much easier.

    I know that I have been blessed by the leadership of Darren Casper at the associational office. He has provided great insight and helped facilitate ministry partnerships for our church. In addition, it has been a blessing to have Rev. George Fulgham from the MBCH come and provide training for our youth and children’s volunteers. This is a training that we will be holding again in the spring.

    As we continue to examine ways to work together with these neighbors for the sake of the Gospel, I am excited to share that Derald Harris, the Vice President of Public Relations at the Missouri Baptist Children’s Home, will be preaching for our annual Mid-Winter Bible Study on Sunday, February 13.

    In keeping with the tradition of this special Sunday, Derald Harris will be preaching a unique message in both services. We want to invite you to be a part of both of them as we get to hear God speak through him.

    A key component of the MBCH is that it is a place of “Restoration and Healing.” In the first service, Derald Harris will be preaching on God’s Restoring Grace, and how God restores believers to fellowship with himself and the family of God when we fall away. The second service will be focused on God’s Healing Grace, and how God heals our hurts, emotional scars, and feelings of low self-worth.

    It is always a blessing to be reminded that we aren’t trying to reach Bridgeton and St. Louis on our own. We can have great Kingdom-minded partnerships with places like the MBCH and the SLMBA. I want to encourage you to join us for our Mid-Winter Bible Study and join me in praying for the Missouri Baptist Children’s Home and the St. Louis Metro Baptist Association.

    In Him,

    Pastor Zach Crook

  • Family Front – Vol. 62, No. 3

    Missions

    On Sunday, April 3, our elementary children will be able to attend the North American Mission Study that will go from 9:45 a.m. through KidsZone and end at 12:00 p.m. This will be taught by our Bible Study teachers. We will focus on prayer for our Southern Baptist missionaries serving through the North American Mission Board and the people they serve. We will also highlight the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering. Mark your calendar!

    VBS 2022

    It’s not too early to begin setting time aside to help with VBS. 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: registration, music leadership, station leader or helper, family group leader or helper, snacks, photographer and more! VBS will be in the mornings and Soccer Camp will be in the afternoon. There are volunteer spots for this too, especially if you have soccer skills. See me if you would like to serve.

    Serving Opportunity

    Part of being a Christian is serving. In addition to VBS, we have needs in the Children’s Ministry on a regular basis for people to plug in and use their gifts to serve. While we have many wonderful people already serving in this ministry, it takes many hands all areas to run smoothly.  Please see me if you believe God can use you to serve in our Children’s Ministry. Talk to Andrew if you would like to serve in other areas of the church. Choose this year to actively serve your church!

    Colossians 3:23-24 says: “And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance: for you serve the Lord Christ.”

  • Community Connection – Vol. 62, No. 3

    Volunteer with Joni and Friends

    On Saturday, March 26, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., we have an opportunity to volunteer at Joni and Friends 2nd Annual Walk ‘n’ Roll. This event raises disability ministry awareness and needed ministry funding. Joni and Friends has been providing hope and help to those with disabilities for decades now. We are going to volunteer at this event by helping with set up, clean up, and serving lunch. There is no age limit to serve, so kids are welcome to serve with their parents! Sign up to serve in the Connection Center at church or by contacting Andrew (andrew@feefeebc.org).

    Blood Drive – March 18

    You can save lives by signing up to donate at our next Blood Drive on Friday, March 18, from 1:00-6:00 p.m. Go to www.feefeebc.org/blooddrive or go to the Red Cross website (www.redcrossblood.org) and use the Sponsor Code “FeeFeeBaptistBridgeton” to find our drive and schedule your donation. Alternatively, you may call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to schedule. The drive will be held in the Family Life Center, so please park in the gym parking lot for easy access. On the blood drive page on the church website you can find some helpful info about donating, including who can donate and how to donate. If you have any questions about this please contact Andrew (andrew@feefeebc.org).

    Mobile Markets 2022

    In our continued partnership with the St. Louis Area Foodbank, we will distribute food on the second Monday of every month, starting at 10:00 a.m. People can just pull through our parking lot and have free groceries put in their car, and anyone in the community is welcome! Also, please pass the word along to anyone in your life that you know may benefit from free groceries.

    Our Upcoming 2022 Mobile Market dates will be:

    • February 14
    • March 14
    • April 11
    • May 9
    • June 13
    • July 11
    • August 8
    • September 12
    • October 10
    • November 14
    • December 12

  • Bible Study Corner – Vol. 62, No. 3

    We have a place for everyone in Bible Studies on Sunday mornings at 9:45 a.m. If you have never participated in a Bible Study, talk to Gloria and she will get you plugged in.

    We also have Bible Studies for everyone on Wednesday nights as well, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. There is something available for every age – pre-K, kids, youth, adults – and it is never too late to jump right in!

    I’m hoping some of you are starting up your small groups again. Don’t forget to invite your friends and neighbors into your home to join you. It’s a great way to get connected.

    Finally, if you would still like to study virtually, enlist in a Transformation group where you will be using the Marco Polo app. It’s a great way to share insights, encourage one another, pray for each other, and hold each other accountable for studying Scripture.