Fee Fee Baptist Church

Author: Vance

  • Bible Study Corner Vol. 63, No. 8

    There is a place for everyone in Bible Study on Sunday morning at 9:45 a.m. Contact Gloria if you need to know where you fit in.

    Also a reminder that all Wednesday night activities and Bible Studies will resume on Wednesday, September 13.

     

  • Heart of Worship Vol. 63, No. 8

    There’s a worship song that has been a favorite of mine for a long time. It’s called “Pieces”, and it’s by Steffany Gretzinger. Here’s a YouTube link if you’d like to listen to it:

     

    The chorus is about the Lord and it says:

    You don’t give Your heart in pieces

    You don’t hide Yourself to tease us

    This song speaks of God and how His love is pure. He doesn’t give part of Himself or hide Himself from us, but gives us everything. He GAVE us everything at the cross. He gave His whole self, and He is available for all who call on His Name!

    Sometimes the cares of this world or the troubles in this life can deter us from seeking His face. But He holds NOTHING back from us. Be encouraged today that He holds nothing back from You! The more you seek Him; the more you will find Him.

    Jeremiah 29:13 says, “You will seek Me and find Me when you search for me with all your heart.”

    Proverbs 8:17 says, “I love those who love Me, and those who seek Me find Me.”

    When life get hard, press into Him. Jesus became human on this earth, and He sympathizes with our weakness. (Heb. 4:15) There is nothing you can tell Him that He doesn’t already know. Humble yourself, and let Him know what you’re thinking and how you feel, And then watch His overwhelming love and grace pour over your life. His Spirit will give you the strength to live this life “abundantly”. (John 10:10)

      Prayer & Worship

    Don’t forget to join us on Sunday, August 13th at 6:00 p.m. for a special night of prayer & praise

     

  • A Word from Interim Pastor Matt Easter Vol. 63, No. 8

    The New Testament describes the church in many ways. For Paul, the church is a body, with Christ as the head and we the members. Matthew’s gospel pictures the church like a community of learning disciples who are being trained to go out into the world. John imagines the church like a community of light contrasting with the dark world. In Acts, the church is a Spirit-led community fulfilling God’s plan to gather people from every nation. The church in 1 Peter is a group of Christians who, like living stones, are being built up into a spiritual house. Revelation sees the church as a community of persecuted believers who refuse to submit to the powers of greed and violence, while waiting for the day when God sets the world straight again.

    The church in Hebrews, which I want to focus on here, is a community on the move. Brothers and sisters find themselves on the same journey to God’s good future: “Therefore let us go to him outside the camp and bear the reproach he endured. For here we have no lasting city, but we seek the city that is to come” (Heb 13:13-14). The success of this journey is not guaranteed, though. Hebrews calls all of us to be faithful to God and to one another if we hope to enter this city that is to come. Like the wilderness generation, who failed to enter the Promised Land when God told them to, we must “make every effort to enter God’s rest, so that no one may fall through such disobedience as theirs” (Heb 4:11). The good progress of the community is dependent on our unity. We are called to be united in trusting obedience to God. And this means that we must look out for each other: “Take care, brothers and sisters, that none of you may have an evil, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. But exhort one another every day” (Heb 3:12-13). We as a church are on the move in obedience to God’s calling, and we must make sure not to leave anyone behind. When we see our friends slipping, it is up to us to pick them up. It is up to us to “See to it that no one comes short of the grace of God” (12:15).

    We can only fulfill this vision if we commit to one another. This means diving deeper into the church and connecting with our sisters and brothers: try sitting in a new place, try attending a different service than usual, join a Sunday school (if you aren’t in one already), serve in a ministry, attend a social event, etc. We can only watch out for one another if we know one another. None of us can follow Jesus alone. We are all bound together on this journey to the Promised Land, to the city that is to come. Thanks be to God for our community of fellow believers.

     

     

  • Music Musings Vol.63, No.8

    Thanks for your support of our Summer Concert Series!

    We have had some magnificently talented artists and your show of appreciation has been gratifying. Thanks to Vance and his many helpers for getting the platform set up for each unique concert and helping with sound tech as needed. Also – a huge thanks goes to the Social Committee as they set up refreshments for each event.  Everyone loved the ice cream and special toppings they prepared. We also had greeters at each door making our guests feel welcome. These are all very important jobs and we want to gratefully recognize the efforts made by our church family.  Thanks to all of you.

    Christmas! Yes, it’s time to think about Christmas at Fee Fee.

    Before the pandemic hit in 2020, Fee Fee enjoyed a longstanding presentation of the “Singing Christmas Tree.”

    This year we are in the process of making a strong effort to bring back that beloved tradition.  The “tree” event requires a sizeable number of singers (all ages), to populate the tree.  There will also be needs for actors, angels, costumers, mom wranglers, construction crews, sound and light technicians, ushers and greeters.  AND the list goes on as we count down to the performance.

    Save the dates:  December 15  7:00 P.M.    and     December 16 & 17   3:00 P.M.

    Think  how you can help make “the singing Christmas tree” a reality for this year.

     

     

  • Prime Time Vol. 63, No. 8

    I can’t believe I’m already writing my August Forerunner.  Time flies when you’re having fun.  I’ve got a couple of things to add to your summer fun so here goes.

    We have had to make a change of plans for our Monday, August 7 trip.  During the flooding last July, Old St. Ferdinand had a lot of water damage and it has not yet opened back up.  So instead we are going to the Omnimax to see Ocean Odyssey.  The cost for a senior is $8.95.  This is the story of one of the flows within the ocean called the East Australian current.  This is a massive oceanic river that stretches the length of Australia’s east coast.  I didn’t even know that the ocean had rivers in it.  Should be interesting to see how it affects us.

    The bus will leave church at 10 am, we will watch the movie at 11 and then have lunch at Favazzas on the hill.  I’m excited to try a new restaurant since Zia’s is closed on Monday.  Thanks to Gloria Young for noticing this and researching what was open!

    Adult VBS begins Monday, August 21st and runs though Thursday, August 24 from 9:30-noon.   Note we are starting one half hour later than we have in the past.  We will be meeting in the rafters as we did last year – that is the youth area on the third floor.  Ronna will start us off with some music and we will have a snack time of muffins and fruit about half way through.  This year’s topic is “Stuff you should know and share with others”.  We are going to talk about the real Christmas story, love languages, the Mona Lisa and other assorted topics that will intrigue you and you will want to share your wisdom with others!  Mark your calendars.

     

     

  • Deacon of the Week

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    Tom Compas

    You may contact this Deacon through the church office or by emailing Deacons@feefeebc.org

    (Week beginning July 30, 2023)

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  • Family Front Vol. 63, No.8

     

    THANK YOU TO EVERYONE for the great support you provided for STELLAR VBS and Sports Crusaders Basketball Camp. Thank you for praying, giving financial support for VBS and our sports camp team to eat and have a place to sleep; for decorating, for teaching, for loving our kids and caring for their safety and surety of knowing Jesus. What a fun week it was! I will be able to give you a report on kids’ lives changed in the next article.

    THANK YOU

    “ On the behalf of Sports Crusaders, we are overwhelmed with the amount of generosity and love this church has shown. It is evident that God is doing a mighty work through the people that make this church great. Thank you for welcoming and hosting such a successful camp. We will never forget the love that was showered upon us this week.”

    Promotion Sunday, August 6  is for our preschoolers, children, and youth.  Meet your kids’ teachers, thank them for serving, and enjoy donuts & drinks as we start the new year.

    Other events in August:

    Swim Night is Friday, August 4 from 6-8 p.m. It’s always a great night for families and it’s FREE so invite friends and neighbors to come to the Bridgeton pool on Fee Fee Road.

    Monday, August 22 is first day school for the Pattonville School District. Be in prayer for teachers, students, and staff.

    Family Day August 27, so your elementary children will be with you in worship. What a great time to be an example to your kids on how to worship. Beforehand, have a discussion with your children on why we worship and how to worship. It would be a great family discussion. Preschoolers will have worship care as usual.

    Sneak peek: Impact Week is September 17-2 with a celebration at Redemption Ranch on the 24th.

    The summer is almost over. Start this new church year by joining in on the many opportunities to serve your church and the Lord.

     

  • Chi Alpha Vol. 63, No. 8

    Let me first say thank you all for your support in my life as I grew in my faith here at Fee Fee. I will be leaving for college August 5th, and I whole-heartedly believe that God has properly equipped me to be a bold servant for Him, even in the mission field of a public university.

    There is still quite a big question mark about what’s next for the youth department. We still need people to step up and help. We have some volunteers for Sunday Mornings, but when the school year starts volunteers will be needed to lead Wednesday night small groups for the students. Sign-ups for these positions will soon be posted for you to answer if God has called you to serve.

    Yet amid the chaos, I found strange reassurance in John chapter 11. Jesus had just learned about Lazarus’ sickness and proclaimed that the sickness would be used for God’s glory. But look at the next 2 verses: “Now Jesus loved Martha, her sister, and Lazarus. So, when he heard that he was sick, he stayed two more days in the place where he was.” (John 11:5-6 CSB) Jesus intentionally waits 2 more days before making his way to Bethany, where Lazarus was sick. Long distance healing is not an issue to Jesus either, as we see with his interaction with the Roman centurion. Jesus waits 2 days because he knows that waiting for Lazarus to die will bring the greatest glory to God and show God’s power over death to the disciples and convince the Pharisees to kill Jesus (which ultimately leads to more glory). Our situation at FeeFee may not be as dire as Lazarus’, but we can take heart in knowing that God has the perfect time to send someone to proclaim His glory to our youth.

    Let everything we say and do be to honor and glorify our Lord.

    Joey Stewart, Summer Intern

  • Underground Church

    Underground Church

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    Youth, how far would you go to worship at a church? Some parts of the world that could mean prison time! Join us Friday, July 28 at 7pm for Underground Church. Avoid the secret police to get to your church. An exciting night you won’t want to miss. Meet you in the Sanctuary at 7pm.

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  • Deacon of the Week

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    Scott Knepper

    You may contact this Deacon through the church office or by emailing Deacons@feefeebc.org

    (Week beginning July 2, 2023)

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