Fee Fee Baptist Church

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Forerunner Announcements including: births, baptisms/new members, thank yous, and deaths.

  • Announcements – Vol. 63, No. 4

    Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions

    There are an estimated 281 million lost people in the United States, Canada and the U.S. territories of Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Guam and American Samoa. The North American Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention has more than 2,400 missionaries who work to advance the Gospel in these areas.

    The Annie Armstrong Easter Offering is the primary way Southern Baptists fund these mission efforts. The offering is named for Annie Armstrong, a bold missions advocate and the Women’s Missionary Union’s first national executive leader. One hundred percent of gifts to this offering is used to train and resource missionaries in church planting, compassion ministries and creating evangelism resources.

    We will be receiving this offering every Sunday through Easter, but there will be a special “in-gathering” on Sunday, April 2. This is an opportunity to display a unified commitment to this offering. Our goal is $16,000.

    Sunday Night Connection

    Since our normal Sunday night is Easter, we are moving the date to the Sunday night after Easter, April 16 at 5 pm. We will be having an Easter Egg hunt for the kids and firepits and hot dogs. Invite your friends and neighbors to this fun night of fellowship. Don’t forget your lawn chair!

    Mobile Market

    Fee Fee Baptist Church continues to  partner with the St. Louis Area Foodbank to provide Mobile Markets on the second Monday of the month.

    Upcoming dates are:

    • April 10
    • May 8
    • June 12

    Anyone is welcome to come get groceries on these dates at 10:00 a.m. (until the food runs out).

    If you would like to volunteer for this ministry, talk to Kathy Webber and she will make sure you have a spot to serve!

    Help Needed for International Food Pantry

    Fee Fee Baptist Church joins with other churches to provide a food pantry for people from other countries who live in the St. Louis area. This primarily reaches people in the local Bosnian community, but people from other ethnic groups are welcome to participate.

    We need you to help with this effort either through volunteering or by providing funds and/or food items for the pantry. There is a collection bin in the Connection Center for food items. If you would like to volunteer, please contact the church office.

    Remember Easter is on Sunday, April 9th, we will be having a Easter service at 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. There will be a breakfast between the services.  Also don’t forget the Easter egg hunt is on Sunday, April 16th at 5:00 p.m. Invite your family and friends

     

    Sympathy

    Our love through Christian sympathy is extended to

    Fran, Amy and Chris Portell on the passing of Dale Portell on March 8.

     

     

     

     

     

  • Announcements – Vol. 63, No. 3

    Easter Sunday Schedule

    8:30 a.m.   Traditional Worship

    9:45 a.m.   Easter Breakfast (GYM)

    11 a.m.       Contemporary Worship

    11 a.m.       Kids Zone

     

    A Thank You Note

    Thank you so much Fee Fee Baptist church for your generous giving towards the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering! Two nights ago, I was able to meet with someone from an unreached people group, share a meal and talk about stories from the good book in his language from creation to Noah. This is possible through your giving and prayers, thank you! We continue to be thankful for your prayers and partnership in getting the good news to those who have never heard.

    We are humbled to be doing the work He has called us to. One year has already passed and we are daily thankful for how He continues to provide for us and answer our prayers.

    We have been and will continue to pray that He sends a new pastor for Fee Fee in His timing and for the ongoing health and growth of Fee Fee.

    We are thankful for our partnership in the good news!

    David & Amy

    Sunday Night Connection

    Our next connection is March 12 and to celebrate March, we are having our own March Madness. We will be in the gym for basketball challenges for adults and kids alike. Whether you participate or just sit in the stands (tables and chairs) there will be lots of laughs. We will be eating concession stand food like hot dogs, chips, nachos and soda. Hope to connect with you there!

    Tech Help Needed!

    We are looking for anyone who would be interested in serving in any of the technical aspects of worship. We have spots to fill in both services. Fee Fee is streaming both the 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services, so we need more help to accomplish this endeavor. This may include streaming the service using our video equipment, running cameras or operating the media computer to display lyrics and slideshows on the screens. These jobs are not technically difficult and require no technical expertise. Plenty of training will be given so you are comfortable as you serve. If you are interested or have questions, please talk to Vance Stewart directly or via email Vance@feefeebc.org.

    Pray for Pastor Search Committee

    As we seek God’s will in the process of selecting a Senior Pastor to lead our church, we appreciate your continued prayers and support. We know God has a plan for Fee Fee and a man to help carry out His work. Please pray that God gives the Pastor Search Committee wisdom and discernment as we carry out this search, and that He prepares our future pastor’s heart to hear His call.

    Betsy Brisch, Prayer Coordinator, Pastor Search Committee

    Congratulations

    Glad tidings come to Ashley & Eric Bowman with the birth of Caden Warren Bowman on February 2. He weighed 7 lbs., 8 oz. He has a big brother named Tyson.

    Mobile Market

    Our partnership with the St. Louis Area Foodbank will continue into 2023 with more Mobile Markets. Upcoming dates are:

    • March 13
    • April 10
    • May 8

    Anyone is welcome to come get groceries on the second Monday of each month, at 10:00 a.m. (until the food runs out).

    If you would like to volunteer for this ministry, talk to Kathy Webber and she will make sure you have a spot to serve!

    Thank You

    The church has received a Thank You card from Drummond Elementary School for the school supplies AWANA collected in January.

    Welcome, New Member

    On Sunday, February 19

    Baptized: Colton Knepper

     

     

     

  • Announcements – Vol. 63, No. 2

    Sunday Night Connection

    If you haven’t joined us yet for a Sunday night connection, consider coming on February 12. We do our connections on the second Sunday of the month. We didn’t realize it at first but that just happens to be Super Bowl. What a great opportunity to join with your friends to watch the game on the big screen in the dining room. Not interested in the game? Bring some games and play with some new friends. We will have a pancake bar. You can bring your favorite topping. You can also bring a 2 liter bottle of your favorite soda or a snack to share and we will provide popcorn for the game. A sign up sheet is in the connection center.

    Lottie Moon

    Our Lottie Moon goal for 2022 was $30,000. As of January 31, 2023, our giving amount total was $27,519.65, bringing us a little short of our goal for the year.

    Inclement Weather Cancellation Policy

    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. The church will no longer mirror Pattonville School District’s cancellation policy as they have changed their procedures in calling for cancellations and Virtual Learning Days.

    We will take many criteria into formulating a decision on cancellations. The following may be some but not all the criteria involved in making the decision to cancel church activities.

    • Condition of our parking lot and sidewalks (Will we need to have the lot plowed and salted, and can it be done in time for events?)
    • Road conditions in Bridgeton and other areas where Members and Staff live.
    • Is weather moving in or will it be clear during the times of events?
    • Has Pattonville closed or moved to virtual learning days?

    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 app.

    Forerunner Frequency

    Due to staffing changes, The Forerunner is going to a monthly publication beginning in March. It will be printed at the end of each month and will contain the next full month’s calendar and ministry opportunities. It will still be available in the Connection Center and online.

    Offering Envelopes

    Due to supply chain issues, you will not receive your offering envelopes in the mail for February. Delivery will resume in March.

    Mobile Market

    Our partnership with the St. Louis Area Foodbank will continue into 2023 with more Mobile Markets. Upcoming dates are:

    • February 13
    • March 13
    • April 10
    • May 8

    Anyone is welcome to come get groceries on the second Monday of each month, at 10:00 a.m. (until the food runs out).

    If you would like to volunteer for this ministry, talk to Kathy Webber and she will make sure you have a spot to serve!

     

     

     

  • Announcements – Vol. 63, No. 1

    Sunday Night Connection

    This month’s connection is Sunday, January 15 at 5:00 p.m. We will have a taco bar and play board games and card games. The children can either join us in games or watch the movie Encanto. All of this will take place in the Dining Room. The church will supply the meat and tortillas and you will supply the toppings and dessert. You can sign up in the Connection Center and mark down what you’re bringing. Wear your best sombrero and come join in the fun and make some new connections!

    Forerunner Frequency

    Due to staffing changes, The Forerunner will now be going to just a monthly publication. It will still be available in the Connection Center and online at:

    feefeebc.org/the-forerunner/

    Lottie Moon

    Our Lottie Moon goal for 2022 was $30,000. As of January 6, 2023, our giving amount total was $26,815, bringing us up a little short of our goal for the year.

    Now Hiring

    Fee Fee Baptist Church is hiring for the following positions:

    – Custodian

    – Full-Time Admin Assistant

    If you or someone you know is interested in either of these positions, contact the church office for more info at (314) 739-1525.

    Sympathy

    Our love through Christian sympathy is extended to

    …The family and friends on the passing of Carol Spink, on December 24.

    Fee Fee Mailboxes

    Don’t forget to pick up your Christmas cards from the Fee Fee Mailboxes!

    Mobile Market

    Our partnership with the St. Louis Area Foodbank will continue into 2023 with more Mobile Markets. Upcoming dates are:

    • January 9
    • February 13
    • March 13
    • April 10

    Anyone is welcome to come get groceries on the second Monday of each month, at 10:00 a.m. (until the food runs out).

    If you would like to volunteer for this ministry, talk to Kathy Webber and she will make sure you have a spot to serve!

     

  • Announcements – Vol. 62, No. 25

    Holiday Schedule
    • Monday, December 26 – Christmas Day Observed. (Church office & building closed).
    • Saturday, December 31 – New Year’s Eve. (Church office & building closed).
    • Sunday, January 1 – New Year’s Day. Regular Services and Bible Studies.
    • Monday, January 2 – New Year’s Day Observed. (Church office & building closed).
    Sunday Night Connection

    Our next Sunday Night Connection is January 15 at 5:00 p.m. We will be having a Taco Bar!  We will furnish the meat, and we just need you to bring toppings and desserts. The adults will be playing board games and the kids will watch the movie Encanto in the Dining Room. Sign up in the Connection Center.

    Sympathy

    Our love through Christian sympathy is extended to

    …Bobby Casteel on the passing of his wife, Carolyn Casteel, on December 10.

    Mobile Market

    Our partnership with the St. Louis Area Foodbank will continue into 2023 with more Mobile Markets. The 2023 schedule is as follows:

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

    Anyone is welcome to come get groceries on the second Monday of each month, at 10:00 a.m. (until the food runs out).

    If you would like to volunteer for this ministry, talk to Kathy Webber and she will make sure you have a spot to serve!

     

  • Announcements – Vol. 62, No. 24

    Angel Tree

    Just a reminder that Angel Tree gifts must be returned to the church and placed under the tree by Sunday, December 18. Please make sure  the gift is wrapped and the ornament gift tag with the listed gift is attached to the gift.

    Gifts will be distributed during the week before Christmas. “If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in need but shows no compassion – how can God’s love be in that person?”

    (1 John 3:17).

    Holiday Schedule

    Friday, December 23

    Office & Building open till Noon, by appt only.

     

    Saturday, December 24

    Christmas Eve (Building closed). Christmas Eve Service at

    5:00 p.m. in Worship Center.

     

    Sunday, December 25

    Christmas Day.

    Combined Service 11:00 a.m. (No Bible Studies).

     

    Monday, December 26

    Christmas Day Observed.

    (Church office & building closed).

     

    Saturday, December 31

    New Year’s Eve.

    (Church office & building closed).

     

    Sunday, January 1

    New Year’s Day.

    Regular Services and Bible Studies.

     

    Monday, January 2

    New Year’s Day Observed.

    (Church office & building closed).

    Mobile Market

    Our partnership with the St. Louis Area Foodbank will continue into 2023 with more Mobile Markets. The 2023 schedule is as follows:

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

    Anyone is welcome to come get groceries on the second Monday of each month, at 10:00 a.m. (until the food runs out).

    If you would like to volunteer for this ministry, talk to Kathy Webber and she will make sure you have a spot to serve!

     

  • Announcements – Vol. 62, No. 23

    Sunday Night Connection

    Our next Sunday Night Connection is December 11 at 5:00 p.m. We will meet in the FLC/Gym and will have a Chili Cookoff! Bring a crockpot of your best recipe – mild, medium, or hot! Sign up in the Connection Center to register for the competition! But, if you just want to come and enjoy the night, and just eat a bowl of chili, sign up on a separate signup sheet in the Connection Center so we know how many to expect! We will have crackers, Fritos, hot dogs, and other items to round out the menu. There will be games and firepits on the back parking lot for S’mores, weather permitting. Bring your lawn chair and have a great church multi-generational experience as we connect. Our firepit/cornhole night had an age range from pre-K to senior adults. Put this on your calendar and make connecting with your church a priority!

    Angel Tree

    Did you notice the tree with the handmade ornaments in the Welcome Center? Each ornament represents an individual gift for someone in our church or community who could be blessed by you this Christmas. To participate, take an ornament off the tree, buy the gift listed on it, wrap the gift, attach that ornament tag to the wrapped gift and place your gift under the tree by Sunday, December 18. Gifts will be distributed during the week before Christmas. “If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in need but shows no compassion – how can God’s love be in that person?” (1 John 3:17).

    First Impressions & Bereavement Dinners

    Do you like to smile and greet people with a friendly word? Then you are exactly who we are looking for! Join the First Impressions team as a greeter for Sunday worship services. Contact Kathy Webber to get in the rotation for January: kathyw@feefeebc.org. Or maybe you have a gift for hospitality, we are looking to expand our team who prepares Bereavement meals for church members/families. Food can be made yourself or store-bought. Talk to Kathy Webber (kathyw@feefeebc.org) about this additional opportunity to serve!

    Sympathy

    Our love through Christian sympathy is extended to

    …Loretta and Nanette Tipton on the passing of their son and brother, respectively, Gary Tipton, on November 11.

    Mobile Market

    The last Mobile Market of the year will be:

    • December 12

    Anyone is welcome to come get groceries on the second Monday of each month, at 10:00 a.m. (until the food runs out).

    Operation Christmas Child

    Thank you Church! Because of your generosity, we were able to pack 166 Operation Christmas Child boxes for this holiday season! There will be so many children excited to receive the surprises you have picked out for them, making this a bright Christmas for them. Thank you once again for your continued support of missions and your heart for giving.

    Holiday Schedule

    Friday, December 23 — Office & Building open till Noon, by appt only.

    Saturday, December 24 — Christmas Eve (Building closed). Christmas Eve Service at 5:00 p.m. in Worship Center.

    Sunday, December 25 — Christmas Day. Combined Service 11:00 a.m. (No Bible Studies).

    Monday, December 26 — Christmas Day Observed. (Church office & building closed).

    Saturday, December 31— New Year’s Eve (Church office & building closed).

    Sunday, January 1 — New Year’s Day – Regular Services and Bible Studies.

    Monday, January 2 — New Year’s Day Observed – (Church office & building closed).

     

  • Announcements – Vol. 62, No. 22

    Sunday Night Connection

    Thanks to those of you that came to the firepit/cornhole night on November 6. What a great multigenerational event it was! We even had visitors from our sister church (who meets in the chapel on Sunday afternoons). I hope you will plan to come to our next event on Sunday, December 11 at 5:00 p.m. It will be a chili cookoff in the Family Life Center. Bring a pot full of your best chili recipe. The categories for judging will be: 1) mild, 2) medium, and 3) hot.  We will have crackers, Fritos, and other sides. Weather permitting, we will set up a few firepits outside the gym for s’mores. We will also be playing some games in the gym. Please mark your calendar and come connect with your church family!

    Thanksgiving Schedule
    • Wednesday, November 23—No Wednesday Night Activities.
    • Thursday, November 24—THANKSGIVING DAY! (Church office and building closed). However, Chapel service will be led by Deacons at 8:00 a.m.
    • Friday, November 25 — Church office and building closed.
    Sympathy

    Our love through Christian sympathy is extended to

    …Bob Patterson on the passing of his wife, Donna Patterson, on November 2.

    Mobile Market

    Our upcoming 2022 dates will be:

    • November 21 (note: this is a date change)
    • December 12

    Anyone is welcome to come get groceries on the second Monday of each month, at 10:00 a.m. (until the food runs out).

    Backpack Ministry

    The Backpack Ministry is asking for donations of granola bars, snack crackers, macaroni & cheese, fruit cups, applesauce cups, canned pasta, rice cups, single-serve snacks or meals, and other easy-prep meals. You may leave these items in the Donation Center in the section marked “Backpack Ministry.” Alternatively, you can have these items shipped from any big box store to the church:

    Fee Fee Baptist Church

    C/O CHURCH OFFICE

    11330 St. Charles Rock Road

    Bridgeton, MO 63044

    Thank you so much for your giving hearts!

    Office Schedule Change

    As of Friday, October 21, the church office will be open by appointment only on Fridays. There will be a minister on-call and the office phones will be answered remotely by a staff member. New office hours will be Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you need to make an appointment with a minister on Friday, please call the church office at (314) 739-1525, and a minister will be in touch with you to arrange a meeting.

     

  • Announcements – Vol. 62, No. 21

    Sunday Night Connection

    Our first Sunday Night Connection is November 6 at 5:00 p.m. We will have a cornhole tournament but you will need to sign up your 2-person team in the Connection Center.  If you don’t want to participate in the tournament, just bring your lawn chair and sit around the firepit while making some new friends or connecting with old ones while enjoying hot dogs, hot chocolate, and smore’s! We will be in the courtyard and top part of the church parking lot for the evening.  Sign up in the Connection Center – you don’t want to miss this!

    Operation Christmas Child Boxes

    OCC boxes are now available in the Welcome Center. Grab your box and fill it full of goodies to make a child feel extra special this holiday season. Just bring it back filled by the deadline of Wednesday, November 9.

    Backpack Ministry

    The Backpack Ministry is asking for donations of granola bars, snack crackers, macaroni & cheese, fruit cups, applesauce cups, canned pasta, rice cups, single-serve snacks or meals, and other easy-prep meals. You may leave these items in the Donation Center in the section marked “Backpack Ministry.” Alternatively, you can have these items shipped from any big box store to the church:

    Fee Fee Baptist Church

    C/O CHURCH OFFICE

    11330 St. Charles Rock Road

    Bridgeton, MO 63044

    Thank you so much for your giving hearts!

    Mobile Market

    Our upcoming 2022 dates will be:

    • November 21 (note: this is a date change)
    • December 12

    Anyone is welcome to come get groceries on the second Monday of each month, at 10:00 a.m. (until the food runs out).

    Sympathy

    Our love through Christian sympathy is extended to

    …Sheila Dietze on the passing of her nephew, Jeremy Davis, on October 24.

    …Family and friends on the passing of Virgil Talley, on October 28.

    Office Schedule Change

    As of Friday, October 21, the church office will be open by appointment only on Fridays. There will be a minister on-call and the office phones will be answered remotely by a staff member. New office hours will be Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you need to make an appointment with a minister on Friday, outside of regular office hours, please call the church office at (314) 739-1525, and a minister will be in touch with you to arrange a meeting.

    Thanksgiving Schedule

    Wednesday, November 23—No Wednesday Night Activities.

    Thursday, November 24—THANKSGIVING DAY! (Church office and building closed). However, Chapel service will be led by Deacons at 8:00 a.m.

    Friday, November 25—Thanksgiving Friday – Church office and building closed.

     

  • Announcements – Vol. 62, No. 20

    Office Schedule Change

    Starting Friday, October 21, the church office will be open by appointment only on Fridays. There will be a minister on-call and the office phones will be answered remotely by a staff member. New office hours will be Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you need to make an appointment with a minister on Friday, outside of regular office hours, please call the church office at (314) 739-1525, and a minister will be in touch with you to arrange a meeting.

    Coming Soon

    Sunday Night Connection! Stay Tuned for more information.

    Mobile Market

    Our upcoming 2022 dates will be:

    • November 21 (note: this is a date change)
    • December 12

    One of our favorite things is 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).

    Wednesday Night Dinner

    Don’t forget to sign up in the Connection Center for the next Wednesday Night Dinner on November 16 from 5:00-6:00 p.m. This will be a Thanksgiving dinner to share with your church family made up of a yummy spread filled with all of your favorite holiday fixings. You don’t want to miss it! The deadline to sign up is November 6.

    Sympathy

    Our love through Christian sympathy is extended to

    …Lyle Downs on the passing of his wife, Shirley Downs, on October 1.

    …Family and friends on the passing of Edna Townsend on October 5.

    …Family and friends on the passing of Rozella Payne on October 8.

     “Blessed are those who mourn,
    for they will be comforted,”     —Jesus.