Fee Fee Baptist Church

Category: Liz Bishop, Fee Fee Kids’ Director

All of Kathy Scott’s Forerunner articles.

  • Prime Time – Vol. 62, No. 24

    Christmas can be super stressful and busy. Here are 10 ways to focus on Jesus this Christmas:

    1. Seek out quiet moments for yourself. Take 5 minutes to focus your mind and heart on Jesus.
    2. Make time for your Bible. Read Luke 2:1-20 or do some research on passages in the Old Testament that point to Jesus.
    3. Ask for Jesus’ advice. Make your day a constant conversation with Him.
    4. Volunteer. Serve others in your community.
    5. Pray. Write down everything that is stressing you out and tell Jesus. Then ask Jesus to help you keep your focus on Him the rest of the day.
    6. Spend time with your loved ones and be a Mary not a Martha.
    7. Celebrate Advent. Don’t search the Bible for how to do it. It’s not even in the Bible. Find your own way.
    8. Give gifts with a purpose, like a new Bible, a journal, or a devotional book.
    9. Say no.
    10. Embrace imperfection. No family is perfect. Let Jesus make up the difference.

    Make sure you remember Jesus is why we celebrate Christmas.

  • Family Front – Vol. 62, No. 24

    It is this most wonderful time of the year! But it can be a stressful and busiest time of the year. Take time to reflect on God’s great love for us and celebrate that gift – JESUS!

    International Mission Study Recap

    Our teachers did a great job teaching our kids the International Missions Study about Philippines and what God is doing there. We look forward to reaching our $30,000.00 goal for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. Encourage your kids to do extra chores to earn money to give. It is important to help them understand that part of worship is giving back God. Consider setting a family goal.

    Parent’s Night Out Recap

    Thanks to all who helped with our Parent’s Night Out on Friday, December 9.  It was a fun night! Thank you to those that donated items for the store in which our kids could shop. It was a highlight of the evening for the kids to be able to shop for their families.

    2022 Christmas Presentation

    Our children will be featured at the Christmas presentation on December 16-18. They have done a wonderful job narrating and acting out the Christmas story. Thank you, Justin Flack, for editing the video. Don’t miss this wonderful part of the Christmas presentation “Hope is Born, Emmanuel.”

    Family Nerf Games

    Add January 27, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. on your calendar for an EXCITING and FUN-FILLED Family Nerf Games night for all ages, —it’s right around the corner! Invite friends and neighbors. Bring your own Nerf gun; we will supply the foam bullets. Also bring a snack to share. We will provide water and popcorn.

    Thank you for your continued support of our children and family ministries.

  • Prime Time – Vol. 62, No. 23

    By the time you read this, we will be marching quickly toward Christmas, my favorite season of the year.  I love the lights, the decorations, and the generosity of God’s people who are willing to give to those they don’t even know. So, my last expression of gratitude for this season of thanksgiving is that I am thankful for God’s perfect gift of Jesus, our Redeemer.

    We have some unique ways to prepare us for the Christmas holidays. On Thursday, December 1, the bus will leave the church at 5:00 p.m., and we will head to Big Joel’s Safari Winter Wonderland in Wright City. This unique venue has lots of animals and lots of lights. There are firepits to get warm, snacks and S’mores kits, and opportunities to feed the animals. I hope you will join me, bring some kids with you and some adults who still have that childlike wonder! The cost of admission is $8. Eat before you come because we will not be stopping for dinner.

    We will also be going to The Way of Lights at Our Lady of the Snows in Belleville on Monday, December 19 at 4:00 p.m.  This display is free, but donations are accepted. They no longer have their buffet, so I have chosen Eckert’s restaurant for dinner in Belleville. We will eat first and then go through the light display. We can only take 28 so get your name on the list if you want to go. Sign up in the Connection Center!

  • Family Front – Vol. 62, No. 23

    Shake Up Your Holiday Tradition…and Give Blood!

    We will have another Blood Drive on Friday, December 2, from12:00-5:00 p.m. in the Gym/FLC. You can 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 event and schedule your donation. You can also call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767). If you have any questions about this, please contact Kathy Scott, kathy@feefeebc.org.

    International Mission Study

    December 4 will be our annual International Mission Study for K-5th grade kids during the Bible School hour and KidsZone (9:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.). We will be studying what God is doing in the Philippines! The Lottie Moon Christmas Offering goal for our church this year is $30,000. Consider setting a family goal!

    Parent’s Night Out

    Parents’ Night Out is coming up on Friday, December 9 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Signup sheets are in the Connection Center. Reservations are required and due by December 4! Kids will have a safe and fun place to do their own Christmas shopping in our little store, as well as dinner. We are requesting new items (or very gently used items). Items should be things that kids would want to pick out for their siblings and parents to give them for Christmas. Items can be dropped off in the box in the Welcome Center.

    Volunteers: We will also need adults and students to help with various areas that evening. So, mark your calendars and come talk to Kathy to sign up to help!

    Parents Connect

    Once a month, families with kids are invited to attend our Parents Connect event for potluck and fellowship. Info and signup sheets are in the Connection Center. The kids will be able to have supervised play in the play area, and parents can get to know each other and have some quality grown-up time! The next one is Sunday, December 11 at 12:30 p.m. in the FLC/Play Area.

    2022 Christmas Presentation

    Our children will be featured in our Christmas presentation on December 16 at 7:00 p.m. and December 17 and 18, both at 3:00 p.m. They have done a wonderful job acting out the Christmas story. Thank you, Justin Flack, for editing the video. Don’t miss this wonderful presentation during the Christmas Presentation, Hope is Born, Emmanuel!

  • Family Front – Vol. 62, No. 22

    Parents Connect

    Once a month, families with kids are invited to attend our Parents Connect event for potluck and fellowship. If you would like to be involved, info is in the Connection Center with a signup sheet for what you plan to bring and share. The kids will be able to have supervised play in the play area, and parents can get to know each other and have some quality grown-up time! The next one is Sunday, November 13 at 12:30 p.m. in the FLC/Play Area.

    Shake Up Your Holiday Tradition…and Give Blood!

    We will have another Blood Drive on Friday, December 2, from12:00-5:00 p.m. in the Gym/FLC. You can 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 event and schedule your donation. You can also call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767). 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 Kathy Scott, kathy@feefeebc.org. One pint of blood can save THREE lives!

    International Mission Study

    December 4 will be our annual International Mission Study for K-5th grade kids during the Bible School hour and KidsZone (9:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.). We will be studying what God is doing in the Philippines! We are looking forward to leading this study and impressing on the kids their part in sharing the Gospel and giving to Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. The Lottie Moon Christmas Offering goal for our church this year is $30,000. Encourage your kids to do extra chores to earn money to give. If they already get an allowance, help them look up scripture that talks about giving 10% of your income to God. It is important to help them understand that part of worship is giving back to God – consider setting a family goal!

    Parent’s Night Out

    Parents’ Night Out is coming up on Friday, December 9 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Sign up sheets are in the Connection Center. Reservations are required. Kids will have a safe and fun place to do their own Christmas shopping in our little store, as well as dinner. We are requesting new items (or very gently used items). Items should be things that kids would want to pick out for their siblings and parents to gift to them for Christmas. Volunteers: We will also need adults and students to help with various areas that evening, such as being personal shoppers, assist with games, dinner, setup, and clean up! So, mark your calendars and come talk to Kathy to sign up to help!

    2022 Christmas Presentation

    Our children will be featured in our Christmas presentation on December 16 at 7:00 p.m. and December 17 and 18, both at 3:00 p.m. They have done a wonderful job acting out the Christmas story. Don’t miss this wonderful presentation during the Christmas season. Bring the whole family to this FREE holiday event!

  • Prime Time – Vol. 62, No. 22

    It’s the most wonderful time of the year! It is also the busiest! I hope you have been trying my thankfulness list at the end of your day to prepare you for Thanksgiving and Christmas. I trust that you were encouraged by Matt’s sermon on change. We know that this change in our church was initiated by God when he called Pastor Zach to a new church and now, He is calling us to join Him in this period of change. Of course, it will be hard but remember, when God starts a change, He always wins. I can’t wait to see what He will do!

    We have a lot of Christmas events planned this year! Our first one is a trip to see the animals and the lights at Big Joel’s Winter Wonderland in Wright City on Thursday, December 1 at 5:00 p.m. Admission is $8.00. There are fire pits to get warm at and s’mores kits for sale. Bring your grandkids for this unique light display. The bus will leave church at 5:00 pm. Eat dinner before you go, but there will be snacks available to purchase at Big Joel’s.

    The second event will be The Way of Lights at Our Lady of the Snows on Monday, December 19. The bus will leave church at 4:00 p.m. This Christmas light display focuses on the birth of Jesus, the one true light of the world.  There are activities in the Visitor Center. Our dinner spot for the night will be determined soon, but we will eat before The Way of Lights. Cost: Free admission for the display, but donations are accepted; bring money for dinner.

    Then we have our church Christmas presentation on December 16 at 7:00 p.m. and December 17 and 18, both at 3:00 p.m. Invite your friends and family to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Support all the love and hard work that goes into this free gift to our church and community each year.

  • Prime Time – Vol. 62, No. 21

    Thankfulness

    For November, I have a challenge for each of you I think might change your heart towards an attitude of gratitude. For years I have challenged myself at the end of the day to thank God for 10 good things that happened that day. I would like to challenge you to write down just 5 things at the end of each day you are thankful for, not repeating any the next day. After Thanksgiving, read your list and see all the wonderful things God does every day. For example, here is how God has blessed me so far today: 1) I arrived safely to church in the rain and my umbrella did not turn inside out; 2) We had a great staff meeting where we made some major breakthroughs; 3) I had lunch with Kyle and Ty who were willing to spend time with a woman at least 10 years their senior! 4) We were able to authorize some benevolence help for a member in need; 5) I got to spend some time in prayer with my fellow staff members. Try this for the month of November and see if this makes an impact on the way you think and your thankfulness for how good God is to you each day.

    Senior Planning

    Join us on Thursday, November 10 at 11:00 a.m. for a free lunch from McAllister’s and a presentation on Senior Planning. Our speakers will help us to know things that we need to get taken care of before it is too late. I hope you will come to this informative session with time for questions. A signup sheet is in the Connection Center.

    Sunday Night Connection

    I hope you will consider joining with the entire church for our first Sunday Night Connection on November 6 at 5:00 p.m. We will have a cornhole tournament and firepits, smore’s and hot dogs. Bring a chair, but don’t forget to sign up in the Connection Center!

  • Family Front – Vol. 62, No. 21

    Trunk or Treat Recap

    Thank you everyone that had a part in the Trunk or Treat event on October 30.  We were so glad to invite the community for a fun afternoon for the kids. Thank you for all the candy donations and time spent to share the Gospel in this unique way!

    Parents Connect

    Our young-married-with-kids class is getting together once a month for potluck and fellowship called Parents Connect. If you would like to be involved, there is info in the Connection Center with a signup sheet for what you plan to bring and share. The kids will be able to have supervised play in the play area! The next one is Sunday, November 13 at 12:30 p.m. in the FLC/Play Area.

    Save the Date to Save a Life!

    We will have another Blood Drive on Friday, December 2, from12:00-5:00 p.m. Info will be available on our website closer to that time but save the date now! One pint of blood can save THREE lives!

    International Mission Study

    December 4 will be our annual International Mission Study for K-5th grade kids during the Bible School hour and KidsZone (9:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.). We will be studying what God is doing in the Philippines! We are looking forward to leading this study and impressing on the kids their part in sharing the Gospel and giving to Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. The Lottie Moon Christmas Offering goal for our church this year is $30,000. Encourage your kids to do extra chores to earn money to give. If they already get an allowance, help them look up scripture that talks about giving 10% of your income to God. It is important to help them understand that part of worship is giving back to God.

    Parent’s Night Out

    Are you a parent who needs a night away to Christmas shop without curious little eyes? Or maybe a much-needed date night? Well, Parents’ Night Out is coming up on Friday, December 9 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Watch for signup sheets soon. Reservations are required. Kids will have a safe and fun place to do their own Christmas shopping in our little store, as well as a yummy dinner. We are requesting new items (or very gently used items). Items should be things that kids would want to pick out for their siblings and parents to gift to them for Christmas. Volunteers: We will also need adults and students to help with various areas that evening, such as being personal shoppers, assist with games, dinner, setup, and clean up! So mark your calendars and come talk to Kathy to sign up to help!

  • Family Front – Vol. 62, No. 20

    Trunk or Treat

    Put Sunday, October 30 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. on your calendar for our annual Trunk or Treat event right here in the church parking lot. We still have spots open for trunks, to lead a game in courtyard, help set-up and clean up, put on sticker tattoos, and greeters! We will be collecting a TON of candy in the Donation Center. We are looking forward to inviting our community for a fun afternoon. Signups are in the Connection Center.

    International Mission Study

    Sunday, December 4 will be our annual International Mission Study with the children during the Bible School hour and KidsZone (9:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.). We will be studying what God is doing in the Philippines! This is something you don’t want your kids to miss!

    Save the Date to Save a Life! – We will have another Blood Drive on Friday, December 2, from12:00-5:00 p.m. Info will be available on our website closer to that time but save the date now! One pint of blood can save THREE lives!

    Parent’s Night Out

    It’s that time of year again! Parent’s Night Out will be on Friday, December 9 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Watch for signup sheets in November. We will also need gifts donated for kids to shop for in our Christmas Store that night. We are requesting new items (or very gently used items). Items should be things that kids would want to pick out for their siblings and parents to gift to them for Christmas. Volunteers: We will also need adults and students to help with various areas that evening, such as being personal shoppers, assist with games, dinner, setup, and clean up! So mark your calendars and come talk to Kathy to sign up to help!

  • Prime Time – Vol. 62, No. 20

    On Friday, October 28, we will be visiting the Economy Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank with lunch following at Crown Candy!  The Economy Museum takes you on a hands-on journey through interactive exhibits, games and videos. You will learn about everything about inflation to the global economy. You even get to go home with a bag full of shredded money.  You can try to use this to pay for your lunch at Crown Candy.  Good luck!

    On Thursday, November 10 at 11:00 a.m., you are invited to a FREE McAllister’s boxed lunch and a presentation on Senior Planning. You will be given information on everything from setting up power of attorney, deciding on advanced health directives, and estate planning. There will be a presentation, a time for questions, and some planning documents distributed. This is never a topic that we enjoy but it only makes sense to prepare in advance for our future. I hope you will plan to attend.

    Mark down these dates for our two Christmas events: Thursday, December 1 at
    Big Joel’s safari (bring your grandkids); and a trip to see the lighted display at Our Lady of the Snows on Monday, December 19. Get ready to celebrate the birth of Jesus!