Category: Announcements

A Final Word From Vance

Fee Fee Family, Cindy and I want to thank you for all the well wishes and gifts that were given on our last Sunday at Fee Fee.  It truly means a lot. We thank you for your friendship over the past years and your prayers as we move forward in what we believe is God’s will for our lives. As I have told many of you already, you truly are like a family to Cindy and me. We have shared many laughs, a few tears and even fought covid together.  But we made it through it all because as believers in Christ, we have a focus beyond this world.(2 Cor. 4:18)  While we don’t want to live in waiting for the return of Christ, instead we want to tell everyone we meet that the reason we are not afraid of the events of this world, is because we know the one that is truly in charge, he is using and orchestrating everything in this world to work for His good.

I joined Cindy at Fee Fee in 1996 after we were married, then I started working as an employee in 2014. After 10 plus years at Fee Fee I have worked under three different Pastors and seen many co-workers and ministers come and go. Each one of those changes could have spelled the end to Fee Fee as we know it, but here we stand, after 217 years of pastors and leaders coming and going, Fee Fee still stands in Bridgeton as a beacon, a place where God can be proclaimed and a place where the news of salvation can spread into the community surrounding the four walls of the church building.  This truly means that no one man, woman, or child is the glue that keeps a ministry going.  If it were, then we were not focused on the right man. God will use all our skills in the right time and right place to carry out His plan. (Romans 12:3-8)

I am excited to see where God is leading Fee Fee.  He is truly moving in this church; I have seen the sense of excitement growing and hear the conversations shifting. This can be a new rebirth of Fee Fee if we continue to look toward Jesus by prioritizing seeking God’s will in prayer.

Thank you again, Fee Fee Family, for your prayers and well wishes as we start our new journey in a new ministry area. I am excited to see what God has in store for us here in Florida and will be watching Fee Fee with excitement. May God bless Fee Fee Baptist Church.

Angel Tree

 Our Angel Tree will be up on December 1 for you to choose an ornament or two to buy a gift for someone in our church or our Pattonville community.

You will select an ornament from the tree (for example, boy age 4 size 4T athletic pants). Buy the gift on your ornament. Wrap the gift and attach the ornament to the front of the gift. Return it by December 15 and the gifts will be delivered to the appropriate families before Christmas. Thank you for serving through this ministry.

December Schedule Reminders

There will be minimal office coverage during Christmas week and the offices will be closed Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25.

Lottie Moon Ingathering

Our annual Lottie Moon ingathering offering will be taken Sunday, December 8. This year’s goal  is $30,000.00.

Joy Has Dawned

Fee Fee’s yearly Christmas program will take place Friday, December 20 at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, December 21 at 3:00 p.m. and Sunday December 22 at 3:00 p.m.

Christmas Eve Service

We will have a Christmas Eve candlelight service and Lord’s Supper Tuesday, December 24 at 4:00 p.m. in the worship center.

Congratulations

 to Sue and Bill Hunter on their 60^th wedding anniversary on November 29^th

 Sympathy

To Alan Rice at the passing of his sister Karen Tolbert on 10/30/2024

To Teresa McKeever and Mary Lou Townsend at the passing of Ralph McKeever on 10/31/24

International Food Pantry

 Food items needed for December include

boxed cornbread mix

canned beans

canned fruit

pasta sauce

spaghetti noodles

granola bars

Coffee With a Cause

Our Coffee With a Cause this month will go toward our annual Angel Tree

 12/1/24-12/8/24 Week of Prayer for International Missions.

 

Community Firepit Night

On Saturday evening, November 9 from 5-8, we will be hosting a firepit night in our parking lot.  The community will be invited to roast hot dogs and make smore’s.

I know that fire pits are not everyone’s thing but engaging with our community is a valuable way to meet and connect with our neighbors.  If you cannot attend, you can still help out by bringing supplies for the night.  We will need hot dogs, buns, chocolate, marshmallows, graham crackers and sticks.  (I have about 75 of the wooden ones already.

I will need some of you to help me make smore’s kits (individually wrapped packets of a graham cracker, piece of chocolate and a couple of marshmallows).  We will do that on either the Thursday or Friday before.

Everyone can participate in this opportunity to connect with our community.  Invite your neighbors, bring a lawn chair, and meet people.  If you cannot come, donate what is needed to make smore’s and hot dogs.  And if you can’t do that, come and prep the kits!  Let’s show our neighbors the goodness of God.

Media Center

 Visit the Media Center to check out the table of free items that are available—books, magazines, puzzles, and a variety of greeting cards! Our four computers are also needing some use, so stop and peruse our shelves and do a little research on your current favorite topic.

Lost & Found

 Are you missing your reading glasses? Or perhaps you have misplaced your jacket or sweater? Pop into the Lost & Found across from the church office to see if your missing items have been waiting for you to reclaim them.

November Schedule Reminders

Sunday, November 3 is time change Sunday. Set your clocks back one hour. Also, the church offices will be closed Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!!

International Food Pantry

 You can help those who need our assistance breaking free from food insufficiency.  Our church has been helping provide food for our neighbors in south county who are struggling to make ends meet.  We need canned meals like ravioli, chili and hearty soups. We also need pancake mixes that only require water, syrup, pop tarts, breakfast/protein bars, dried goods like rice and beans, canned fruits and vegetables, cereal, powdered milk, and all kinds of non-perishable items.  If you want to donate a little money, we can get milk and eggs to hand out.  Our church helps many people in many ways so be encouraged to pray about where God wants you to help.

Inclement Weather Season Has Arrived

 Fee Fee Baptist Church will cancel services, Bible studies and activities when it is deemed necessary for the safety of church members driving to and from church as well as walking and moving around the church properties itself.

We will consider many criteria when formulating a decision on cancellations.

On days Fee Fee is not cancelled, but inclement weather is happening, it is the sole discretion of the bus drivers if they feel comfortable picking up church goers. All cancellations will be conveyed through TV stations Channels 2, 4, and 5. It will be posted on our website, social media and notifications will be sent out through our church app.

Congratulations

 To Nathan and Rachel Shanley

on the birth of their son

Samuel Paul Shanley

09/23/2024

Sympathy

To Regina Pfeiffer & family

at the passing of her brother

Greg Lundry on 10/06/2024

To the family of Betty Renner

at her passing on 10/10/24

To the family of Lorraine Richardson

at her passing on 10/20/24

International Food Pantry

Food items needed for Oct/Nov include

Oatmeal

Canned Soup

Canned Stew

Canned Chili

Crackers

Granola Bars

Cereal

Donations are due by Nov 16

Coffee With a Cause

Our Coffee With a Cause this month    will go toward our annual

Angel Tree

 

 

 

Impact Week

Thanks for all your help during this year’s impact week.  We served Chick-Fil-A to the Bridgeton police, a coffee truck to The Academy of Innovation aka Remington Traditional School, sang in nursing care facilities, cleaned parks, served at Loaves and Fishes, did some carpentry work, had two pickleball tournaments, and washed a whole bunch of cars, topped off windshield fluids, checked and aired tires, served hot dogs, popcorn and water on our parking lot Saturday – all for free- from 10-2pm.  It was a great week of showing love to our community.  I know that some of you took cookies to firemen and police in your area , collected food for our crisis pantry and collected donations of new socks and underwear for the residents of Loaves and Fishes.  While  I’m sure I don’t have everyone’s hours, I have recorded about 400 hours of community service extended to our surrounding neighbors during the 6 days from 9/9 to 9-14.  Thanks for helping to share Jesus’ love in  our community!

Sympathy

To Mike and Gail Sinnett

at the passing of Mike’s mother

Mary Sinnett

09/05/2024

To Derald and Twila Harris

at the passing of Derald’s mother

Nadine Harris

09/14/2024

International Food Pantry

Food items needed for Aug/Sept include:

Canned Stew

Canned Chili

Crackers

Granola Bars

Cereal

Donations are due by Nov 16

Coffee With a Cause

Our Coffee With a Cause this month    will go toward candy for this year’s Trunk or Treat

There is a Thank You card from the Bridgeton Police Department  available for viewing in the church office during the month of October.

 

Impact Week 2024

Impact week is Sept. 8-14. Sign-up sheets for this years activities & projects are in the Welcome Center. Please prayerfully consider how God can use YOU to make the greatest IMPACT on your community. Don’t forget to sign up and remember to email your hours to Gloria@feefeebc.org after serving for Impact Week.

Redemption Ranch and IMPACT week

 While our goal is to always be serving in our community, we have set a week aside in September for special emphasis that we call Impact Week.  The week kicks off on Sunday, September 8 with a service, lunch and fun for all at Redemption Ranch.  You will be hearing more about this in our weekly announcements.

The rest of the week is spent doing things to impact our community.  This year’s projects may include a free car wash, topping off  windshield washer fluid, pickleball and possibly volleyball tournaments with community teams, serving at Loaves and Fishes food pantry and numerous other activities.  If you have any suggestions for service projects, please contact Gloria.

Fee Fee Weekly Activities

Did you know Fee Fee offers weekly activities that are open to all members?

We play Volleyball Sunday evenings at 7. Pickleball takes place Tuesday night at 6 and Wednesday morning at 10. Or, come hoop it up with Men’s Basketball Wednesday night at 8. We also offer boardgames for Prime Timers on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 1. Come have some fun and invite a friend.

Congratulations

 To Tyler and Anna Kiefer

on their marriage

8/3/24

International Food Pantry

 Food items needed for Aug/Sept include:

Peanut Butter

Canned Beans

Tuna

Macaroni

Donations are due by Sept. 21.

Coffee With a Cause

Our Coffee With a  Cause this month will go toward assisting with Pattonville schools student lunches

There is a Thank You card from Sports Crusaders  (Volleyball Camp) available for viewing in the church office during the month of September.

 

 

Fee Fee is looking for a Church Drummer!

We are looking for someone who can play Contemporary and Traditional worship music. Rehearsals are on Mondays at 6pm for 30 mins and you will play on Sundays for worship service at 10:30 am. We offer weekly pay. Contact the church office if you are interested. Connect@feefeebc.org  – 314-739-1525

Help Needed for Our Ministry with “Loaves and Fishes”

 Fee Fee Baptist Church provides meals for the Loaves and Fishes emergency shelter on the third Tuesday of each month. We need Bible Study classes, T-groups, families or others to volunteer to provide these meals. There are sign-up sheets in the Connection Center where you can specify which month you or your group will provide the meal (for about 30 people). Please contact Gloria Fox for more information.

Bus Drivers Needed

If you would be interested in driving a church bus for Sunday morning worship or Prime Time events, please contact Vance in the church office.

Redemption Ranch and IMPACT week

 While our goal is to always be serving in our community, we have set a week aside in September for special emphasis that we call Impact Week.  The week kicks off on Sunday, September 8 with a service, lunch and fun for all at Redemption Ranch.  You will be hearing more about this in our weekly announcements.

The rest of the week is spent doing things to impact our community.  This year’s projects may include a free car wash, topping off  windshield washer fluid, pickleball and possibly volleyball tournaments with community teams, serving at Loaves and Fishes food pantry and numerous other activities.  If you have any suggestions for service projects, please contact Gloria.

New Member Sunday August 25th

We are gearing up to make August 25^th a special day for our church. With most summer travels completed and school starting back, 8/25 provides us with a perfect opportunity to invite friends and neighbors to hear the gospel and experience Christian community at Fee Fee Baptist Church. While we would love for you to invite people every week, we will make a special push to invite people on August 25th. We will also have a new member class with lunch after the service for anybody interested in learning more about membership at Fee Fee.

Calling all Athletes

Did you know Fee Fee offers weekly activities that are open to all members? We play Volleyball Sunday evening at 7. Pickleball takes place Tuesday night at 6 and Wednesday morning at 10. Or, come hoop it up with Men’s Basketball Wednesday night at 8. Come have some fun and invite a friend.

Sympathy

 To the family of  Harry Irwin at the passing of his wife Janet Irwin on 6/24/24

To the Tolan family and friends of Pansyetta Fleener at her passing on 7/13/24

 International Food Pantry

Food items needed for Aug/Sept include:

Peanut Butter

Canned Beans

Tuna

Macaroni

Donations are due by Sept. 21.

Coffee With a Cause

Our Coffee With a  Cause this month will go toward school supplies and backpacks for our free market outreach program

There is a Thank You card from Room At The Inn and a copy of an appreciation email from Loaves & Fishes available for viewing in the church office during the month of August.

 

 

 

 

 

Free Market

The free market is approaching quickly.  This is the time each year when we go through our closets, houses and garages to find items in good shape to give away at our annual Free Market.  Gather your stuff , park your car and church will provide you with a table to display your household items, furniture, strollers, toys, children’s clothes and anything else you might donate to our community.

Last year we gave away over 150 backpacks loaded with school supplies.  These can be picked up at the free market.  To do this, however, we need donations of backpacks and school supplies.  School supplies include but are not limited to the following:

Wide-ruled notebook paper

Composition notebooks

Number 2 pencils

Crayons

Colored pencils

Markers

Pencil sharpeners

Pencil cases

spiral notebooks

erasers

folders

paste

glue sticks

ink pens

scissors

highlighters

binders

dry erase markers

Please turn in backpacks and supplies by August 2.  You can bring them to church, have an order delivered by WalMart or I will be your personal shopper if you would rather give a donation to the church office.  Thanks for your support of our community through this ministry.

July 4th

The church offices will be closed July 4th in observance of Independence Day.

Fee Fee is looking for a Church Drummer!

We are looking for someone who can play Contemporary and Traditional       worship music. Rehearsals are on Mondays at 6pm for 30 mins and you will play on Sundays for worship service at 10:30 am.

We offer weekly pay. Contact the church office if you are interested.                Connect@feefeebc.org  – 314-739-1525

Attention Veterans

Just a reminder. If you are a veteran of the U.S. armed forces, please contact the church office with your name, years of service and the branch in which you served. Thank you for your service.

Red Cross Blood Drive

 On July 18th, we will be hosting another blood drive through Red Cross from 11am to 4pm in our gym. All donations must be scheduled in advance. Or you can go to feefeebc.org/blooddrive and follow the instructions there to register.

Bus Drivers Needed

 If you would be interested in driving a church bus for Sunday morning worship or Prime Time events, please contact Vance in the church office.

National Ice Cream Month

 In 1984, President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month

and the third Sunday of the month (July 21 this year) as National Ice Cream Day. This gives a whole new meaning to an Ice Cream Sunday. Enjoy a bowl of your favorite flavor on the 21st  or any day during July.

REMINDER

There will be no Wednesday night activities this summer. We will return to our regular Wednesday night schedule on September 11th.

Sympathy

 To the family of  Sam Gholami at the passing of his sister Parvin Branch on 5/22/24

To the family and friends of

Madine Starks at her passing on

5/31/24

 International Food Pantry

Food items needed for June/July include:

Canned Fruit

Canned Vegetables

Chunky Soup

Chili

Donations are due by July 14.

Coffee With a Cause              Our Coffee With a  Cause this month will go toward school supplies and backpacks for our free market outreach program

 

Alaska Mission Trip Fundraiser

 The Alaska mission team would like to invite you to a car wash on Saturday, June 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  The cost is your donation.  The team is still working to raise funds for the mission trip coming up later this June.

Attention Veterans

Just a reminder. If you are a veteran of the U.S. armed forces, please contact the church office with your name, years of service and the branch in which you served. Thank you for your service.

RightNow Media

 Now, every person in our church can access over 25,000 Biblically-based videos for small groups, families, students, leadership development, and much more.  For access to RightNow Media please email vance@feefeebc.org.

Bus Drivers Needed

 If you would be interested in driving a church bus for Sunday morning worship or Prime Time events, please contact Vance in the church office.

National Safety Month

Did you know June is National Safety Month? You can view Fee Fee’s safety videos on our website at feefeebc.org/safety so you will be prepared in case of emergency situations in our church.

Mark Your Calendars

Coming Soon:  We will be collecting school supplies and backpacks for our annual back to school giveaway on August 10.  This is also our annual FREE MARKET so start stockpiling some household treasures and clothing for giveaway to our community. You may also donate items such as paper towels or other  useful everyday household articles.

Sympathy

 To the family of Charlotte “Marlene” Yow at her passing on 4/30/24

International Food Pantry

Food items needed for June/July include:

Canned Fruit

Canned Vegetables

Chunky Soup

Chili

Donations are due by July 14.

Coffee With a Cause             

Our Coffee With a Cause this month will go toward  VBS supplies for our Alaska Mission Trip.

 

 

 

Attention Veterans

If you are a veteran of the U.S. armed forces, please contact the church office with your name and the branch in which you served. Thank you for your service.

Red Cross Blood Drive

The next Red Cross Blood drive is Thursday May 23. Please sign up through our website. It’s such an easy way to save a life!

Help Needed for Our Ministry with “Loaves and Fishes”

For several years, Fee Fee Baptist Church has provided a meal for the residents of the Loaves and Fishes emergency shelter on the third Tuesday of the month. We need Bible Study classes, T-groups, families or others to volunteer to provide and deliver those meals. Loaves and Fishes is a wonderful ministry that provides emergency shelter for homeless individuals and families (in addition to a food pantry, utility services and street outreach programs).

There are sign-up sheets in the Connection Center where you can specify which month you (or your group) will provide the meal (for about 30 people). Please contact Gloria Fox for more information.

RightNow Media

 Now, every person in our church can access over 25,000 Biblically-based videos for small groups, families, students, leadership development, and much more.  For access to RightNow Media please email vance@feefeebc.org.

Bus Drivers Needed

 If you would be interested in driving a church bus for Sunday morning worship or Prime Time events, please contact Vance in the church office.

 Alaska Mission Trip Fundraiser

The Alaska mission team would like to invite you to a car wash on Saturday, June 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  The cost is your donation.  The team is still working to raise funds for the mission trip this June. We thank you for all your support at the Bandana’s fund raisers in February and April.

Legacy Banquet

While the banquet has traditionally been for the Prime Timers, every adult is welcome. Join us for some fun and great music on Saturday night, May 11 at 6 pm. Sign up in the connection center so we can plan for the right amount of food. You will be glad you did.

Sympathy

 To the family of Dottie Wheeler at her passing on 4/14/24

 Thank You

 From the family of Art Bramstedt

Your kind and thoughtful

expression of sympathy

is deeply appreciated

and gratefully acknowledged.

  From the family of  Mayor Terry Briggs

We acknowledge with grateful

appreciation your kind expression

of sympathy.

From Loaves & Fishes

Our Easter distribution went as smooth as possible. Thanks to  everyone who stepped up and donated items we had enough for every family in our program.

 International Food Pantry

Food items needed for May include:

Cake Mix

Canned Frosting

Donations are due by May 26.

Coffee With a Cause              Our Coffee With a Cause this month will go to support our Alaska Mission Trip.

REMINDER

There will be no Wednesday night activities this summer. We will return to our regular Wednesday night schedule on September 11th.

 

 

 

Sunday Night Connection

The connection this month will be on Sunday, April 7.  We hope you will invite friends and neighbors to our Rotten Egg Hunt.  While we are not really hiding left over eggs from Easter.  You will recognize a rotten egg when you find one.  Kids who find one of our rotten eggs will get a little extra prize besides the candy inside every egg.  Bring your kids, your grandkids, your neighbor’s kids and your neighbor’s grandkids for a fun night of connection.  We will have some firepits and smore’s too.  If the weather is not cooperating, we will hide the eggs in the gym.  We don’t want them to get even more rotten!  We will gather at 5 pm and start the hunt pretty quickly after that.  Bring a lawn chair if the weather is good to sit around the firepit and connect with someone you don’t know at this multigenerational gathering.

Alaska Mission Trip Fundraiser

Join us on Tuesday, April 2 and have some lunch or dinner at the Bandana’s on Dorsett. Bring your Fee Fee flyer from the Connection Center and 15% of the day’s proceeds will go to the Alaska Mission trip in June. See you there!

Help Needed for Our Ministry with “Loaves and Fishes”

For several years, Fee Fee Baptist Church has provided a meal for the residents of the Loaves and Fishes emergency shelter on the third Tuesday of the month. We need Bible Study classes, T-groups, families or others to volunteer to provide and deliver those meals. Loaves and Fishes is a wonderful ministry that provides emergency shelter for homeless individuals and families (in addition to a food pantry, utility services and street outreach programs).

There are sign-up sheets in the Connection Center where you can specify which month you (or your group) will provide the meal (for about 30 people). Please contact Gloria Fox for more information.

RightNow Media

Now, every person in our church can access over 25,000 Biblically-based videos for small groups, families, students, leadership development, and much more.  For access to RightNow Media please email vance@feefeebc.org.

Sympathy

Our love through Christian sympathy is extended to:

The family of Dwan Pinkley at his passing 1/7/2024

Rosanna Murray at the passing of her brother, Rufino Gungab 2/3/2024

The family of Mary Smith at her passing 2/3/2024

Fern Bess at the passing of her brother , Elmer Hendricker 2/4/2024

Jim Gurlen at the passing of his wife, Deanna Gurlen 2/7/2024

Pat Condra at the passing of her sister, Linda Price 3/11/2024

Andrea Jennings  at the passing of her mother, Pauline Battiste 2/22/2024 And her father , William Battiste, 3/18/2024

Linda Bramsted  at the passing of her husband, Arthur (Art)  Bramsted 3/19/2024

 International Food Pantry

Food items needed for March include:

Noodles, Sauce, and Cereal

Items are due by April 20.

Coffee With a Cause              Our Coffee With a Cause this month will go to support our Backpack Ministry.

 

 

Sunday Night Connection

Our next Sunday Night Connection is on March 10 at 5 pm in the gym.  Bring your favorite game/soft drink and/or snack.  The play room and a portion of the gym will be available for the kids.  This is a great way to connect with others.  Mark your calendars to attend.

Alaska Mission Trip Fundraiser

Join us on Tuesday, April 2 and have some lunch or dinner at the Bandana’s on Dorsett. Bring your Fee Fee flyer from the Connection Center and 15% of the day’s proceeds will go to the Alaska Mission trip in June. See you there!

Help Needed for Our Ministry with “Loaves and Fishes”

For several years, Fee Fee Baptist Church has provided a meal for the residents of the Loaves and Fishes emergency shelter on the third Tuesday of the month. We need Bible Study classes, T-groups, families or others to volunteer to provide and deliver those meals. Loaves and Fishes is a wonderful ministry that provides emergency shelter for homeless individuals and families (in addition to a food pantry, utility services and street outreach programs).

There are sign-up sheets in the Connection Center where you can specify which month you (or your group) will provide the meal (for about 30 people). Please contact Gloria Fox for more information.

Who is Annie Armstrong?                                                           Annie Armstrong (1850-1938)

Annie was born in Baltimore at a time when there was little opportunity for women. Yet, her devotion to Christ led her to a life of service and leadership. She organized women to pray, to give and to meet the needs around them. She challenged pastors and churches to action and rallied vital support for missionaries. Ultimately, Annie was recognized as a national Southern Baptist trailblazer for her visionary leadership that still inspires millions today. The Annie Armstrong Easter Offering (AAEO) is the primary way Southern Baptists fund missions in North America. One hundred percent of gifts given to AAEO go to the field to support more than 2,900 missionary families serving across the United States and Canada. Our Annie Armstrong ingathering will be Sunday, March 24th.

Easter Breakfast

We will be serving a Continental breakfast on Easter morning at 9:15 a.m. in the Gym during the Bible Study hour. Come join us as we celebrate our risen Lord together in fellowship. A sign-up sheet will be in the connection center for those who plan to attend.

RightNow Media

Now, every person in our church can access over 25,000 Biblically-based videos for small groups, families, students, leadership development, and much more.  For access to RightNow Media please email vance@feefeebc.org.

International Food Pantry

Food items needed for March include:

Noodles, Sauce and Cereal

Items are due by April 20.

National Week of Prayer     The  National Week of Prayer will be  March 17-24, culminating with our Annie Armstrong ingathering. Our church goal is $17,000.00.

Coffee With a Cause            Our Coffee With a Cause this month will go to support our Backpack Ministry.

Spring Break                        There will be no Wednesday evening activities March 20 in observance of spring break.