Fee Fee Baptist Church

Category: Liz Bishop, Fee Fee Kids’ Director

All of Kathy Scott’s Forerunner articles.

  • Prime Time – Vol. 62, No. 19

    I love fall! The changing leaves, firepits, s’mores, hot chocolate, long sleeves, and the promise of snow in the near future. I know, I know. Some of you are still stuck on the “s” word I said in the last sentence! But I love the God who created each one of us with our unique personalities and passions. There is never a dull moment in God’s world.  He likes seasons too, and our church is about to enter a new season. While we are sad to see our pastor and his family move on, we must remember that God has called them to a new place to serve and bless a new body of believers.

    At the same time, we know God’s plans for us is also for a hope and a future. If you set your alarm for 9:38 (a.m. or p.m.) as Zach asked us to and you are praying Matthew 9:28, you have already been praying for our new pastor.  God already knows who our next shepherd will be, and he is preparing his heart even today. It’s time to get ready for our next season!

    In the meantime, we have some exciting events coming up that I hope you will join us at and invite some friends along. On the evening of Saturday, October 15 we will meet at the JCCA to listen to story tellers in a program by the St. Louis County Library. There will not be a bus or transportation for this trip, but groups are gathering at 6:00 p.m. to eat together at Bandanas on Dorsett beforehand. The storytelling begins at 7:30 p.m. at the J. Mirowitz Performing Arts Center, 2 Millstone Campus. This is a unique opportunity you don’t want to miss.

    Then, on Friday, October 28, we will go to the Economy Museum. Admission is free. We will explore the economy and money in an interactive way. You will learn everything from how people make decisions about money, how the economy affects you, and even have the opportunity to try to lift a 28-pound gold bar. If this doesn’t entice you, we are having lunch at Crown Candy afterward! Enough said!

    Enjoy the change of seasons. God is in control!

  • Family Front – Vol. 62, No. 19

    HAPPY FALL! 
    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. Be thinking how you want to decorate your trunk. Would you consider representing a Bible story and be willing to tell a brief Bible story at your trunk? We will be collecting candy in the Donation Center starting October 1. Thank you!

    Drama Opportunity for Kids

    This fall we will be producing another kid’s Christmas story video to use in the Christmas production in December. If your child would like to be part of the that, email Kathy: kathy@feefeebc.org. Recording will be on Sunday, October 16 and 23 from 2:00-5:00 p.m.

    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!

  • Family Front – Vol. 62, No. 18

    AWANA

    AWANA for our kids is off to a great start. Families were able to help with THRIVE projects during Impact Week. “THRIVE cares about women in our community. Their goal is to have women walking out of the clinic feeling more encouraged and empowered than they did coming in.” If you would like to be part of this group of great AWANA teachers and helpers, talk to Kathy! We need every parent to help us this year by staying the first 10 minutes to work with one child on their memory verses, just listening to them say the verses they are learning each week.  This will help us tremendously in guiding children in learning God’s Word.

    Feed My Starving Children Event

    We have another opportunity to serve as a church at Feed My Starving Children, September 24 at Gateway Christian Church, 9:30-11:45 a.m. (meet there at 9:00 a.m.). Reservations are required. . If you cannot come that day, there are many other 2-hour spots throughout that week. This is a great organization that packs mobile food to send to starving nations. Your efforts in that 2-hour time frame will make a big difference in children’s lives. You can turn hunger into hope with your own hands by packing nutritious meals for hungry children and families around the world. Here is link to help if you are still interested: give.fmsc.org/gateway

    Trunk or Treat

    Put Sunday, October 30 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on your calendar for our annual Trunk or Treat event right here in the church parking lot. Be thinking how you want to decorate your trunk. I’d like everyone to depict a Bible story account with their trunk. We will be collecting candy starting October 1.

    Drama Opportunity for Kids

    This fall we will be producing another kid’s Christmas story video to use in the Christmas production in December. If your child would like to be part of the that, email Kathy: kathy@feefeebc.org.

    Thank you, Church, for your giving and responding to needs! It is a joy to serve with you!

  • Prime Time – Vol. 62, No. 18

    Thanks for all your help pursuing the good of our community during Impact Week. The Bible does not mention retirement so we need to keep on keeping on being the hands and feet of Jesus doing whatever we can until He calls us home. I appreciate all your hard work!

    Our next event is an in-house movie. We will have lunch followed by the movie, The Insanity of God, on Wednesday, September 28 at 11:00 a.m. Lunch price is $7. This movie is the true story of missionaries Nik and Ruth Ripkin. They will tell the story of being taught by persecuted believers how to follow Jesus, how to love Him, and how to walk with Him day by day even when it doesn’t make sense. Prepare to be challenged.

    On Saturday, October 15 we will meet at the JCCA to listen to story tellers in a 5:30 p.m. program by the St. Louis County Library. There will not be a bus or transportation for this trip, but I have heard groups are gathering to eat together at Bandanas on Dorsett beforehand. There will be room at my table for anyone who wants to join me.

    Finally, on Friday, October 28, we will go to the Economy Museum. Admission is free. We will explore the economy and money in an interactive way. You will learn everything from how people make decisions about money, how the economy affects you, and can even try to lift a 28-pound gold bar. If this doesn’t entice you, we are having lunch at Crown Candy! Enough said!

    Again, thank you for all you did this week for our community and your continued service to the church!

  • Family Front – Vol. 62, No. 17

    AWANA is Back!

    September 14 begins AWANA for our kids. AWANA is another way for kids to learn scripture and have fun with friends. We meet from 6:00-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday nights through the school year. Our first night of AWANA will be during Impact Week on September 14, so the AWANA families will host a baby shower for THRIVE, who supports young moms and their babies. There will be many more projects to sign up for during Impact Week so stay tuned! Families can still register their child for AWANA on September 14 – so bring the form filled out that evening. The following week, on September 21, we will actually start AWANA Club!  If you would like to be part of this group of great teachers and helpers, talk to Kathy! We need every parent to help us this year by staying the first 10 minutes to work with 1 child on their memory verses, just listening to them say the verses they are learning each week. This will help us tremendously in guiding children in learning God’s Word.

    Feed My Starving Children Event

    We have another opportunity to serve as a church at Feed My Starving Children, September 24 at Gateway Christian Church, 9:30-11:45 a.m. (meet there at 9:00 a.m.). Reservations are required. Signup sheets are in the Welcome Center, or you can email me to let me know of your interest. This is a great organization that packs mobile food to send to starving nations. Your efforts in that 2-hour time frame will make a big difference in children’s lives. You can turn hunger into hope with your own two hands by packing nutritious meals for hungry children around the world.

    Trunk or Treat

    Put Sunday, October 30 on your calendar for our annual Trunk or Treat event right here in the church parking lot. Be thinking how you want to decorate your trunk. We will be collecting candy starting October 1.

    Drama Opportunity for Kids

    This fall we will be producing another kid’s Christmas story video to use in the Christmas production in December. If your child would like to be part of the that, talk to Kathy.

  • Prime Time – Vol. 62, No. 17

    By the time you read this, you will have already celebrated Labor Day with picnics, swim parties, and BBQ. While I am looking forward to a day off and celebrating with my friends, I realized I had no idea why and what I was celebrating so I googled it!

    I found out that it was an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of the American workers.  The holiday began in the late 1800s when labor activists pushed for a holiday to recognize the many contributions workers have made to America’s strength, prosperity, and well-being.

    So let me just take a minute to thank all of you for your contributions whether it be inside the home or outside in the many occupations represented by this body of believers. Thanks for all you have done to make this country a land of opportunity.

    Speaking of opportunities, (nice segue right?), don’t forget our trip to tour Holy Family Catholic Church on September 12, and our movie day here on September 28. The sign-up sheets are in the Connection Center.

    Hope you had a great 3-day weekend with lots of rest and relaxation so we can serve our community during Impact Week September 11-18.

  • Prime Time – Vol. 62, No. 16

    How to Respond to Panhandlers

    We are currently seeing more panhandlers come to our parking lot after our services on Sunday morning. The church has a protocol for handling benevolence cases. Please do not give a person money. Instead tell them that we have emergency bags of food in the Welcome Center if they are hungry and point them to the door. The deacon of the week will be in the coffee café to assist them. You can also tell them that they can come back on Monday to the church and a minister will talk to them and see how we can help with their needs.

    Historic Church Tour

    On Monday, September 12 we will leave Fee Fee at 10:00 a.m. go to Holy Family Catholic Church in Cahokia for a tour. This is the oldest Catholic Church west of the Alleghenies. It was established in 1699 and has served that community since then, continuing to celebrate mass on a regular basis. This log cabin church will provide us a great tour. Then we will have lunch at Chava’s Mexican Restaurant by Soulard in honor of former pastor, Randy Fullerton. This is he and Mary Louise’s favorite St. Louis restaurant.

    Movie and Lunch

    On Wednesday, September 28 we will end the month with lunch and a movie in the church’s dining room. We will watch The Insanity of God movie which is the true story of missionaries Nik and Ruth Ripken.  They journey into the depths of the persecuted church to ask the question, “Is Jesus worth it?”  Lunch will include a sandwich, drink, and dessert for $7.

    Don’t forget to sign up in the Connection Center for all Prime Time events!

    The summer is winding down quickly, and most kids are returning to school. Are you still building your life on Jesus and pursuing the good of the community? It is our mission!

  • Family Front – Vol. 62, No. 16

    We are off to a great start in the new church year for our preschoolers and children. Thanks to the Lord for teachers who have answered God’s call to teach our kids His Word. If you are looking for the place to serve, talk to Kathy! There is always a place to serve for people who love kids.

    Promotion Weekend

    Saturday, we had a going away party for our 5th graders who moved up to youth and have started middle school. We will miss them and wish them the very best on their next step. We have also welcomed new Kindergartners from preschool into our children’s department and have great teachers that are ready to pour God’s Word into them.

    AWANA is Back!

    September 14 begins AWANA for our kids. AWANA is another way for kids to learn scripture and have fun with friends. If you would like to be part of this group of great teachers and helpers, talk to Kathy! We meet from 6:00-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday nights through the school year. Our first night of AWANA will be during Impact Week so the AWANA families will host a baby shower for THRIVE, who supports young moms and their babies. There will be many more projects to sign up for during Impact Week so stay tuned!

    Feed My Starving Children Event

    We have another opportunity to serve as a church at Feed My Starving Children, September 24 at Gateway Christian Church, 9:30-11:45 a.m. Sign up sheets will be out soon, or you can email me to let me know of your interest. This is a great organization that packs mobile food to send to starving nations. Your efforts in that 2-hour time frame will make a big difference in children’s lives.

    Giving Back to Our Community

    Congrats to Phyllis Hackney for her 5-year milestone of tutoring with Oasis tutoring program with Pattonville students. Thank you, Phyllis, for your service in our community!

    Thank you, Church, for your giving and responding to needs! It is a joy to serve with you! “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed,” (Proverbs 11:25).

  • Family Front – Vol. 62, No. 15

    Promotion Sunday

    August 21 is Promotion Sunday for the new church year for preschoolers, children, and youth. That morning parents of preschoolers and K-5 children are invited to their classroom for donuts and to meet teachers. These servants love your children and help them learn more about scripture and God’s plan for their lives! You can be a part of this, too! Talk to Kathy if you are looking for a place to serve and we will get you connected.

    Midweek Activities

    September 14 AWANA starts back up for our kids ages 3 years through 5th grade. Awana is another way for kids to learn scripture and have fun with friends. If you would like to be part of this team of great teachers and helpers, talk to Kathy! Our first night of AWANA will be during Impact Week so the AWANA families will be involved in a missions project. That will also be church dinner night, so sign up in the Connection Center.

    Thank you, Church, for your giving and responding to needs through the summer! It is a joy to serve with you!

  • Prime Time – Vol. 62, No. 15

    I have just returned from “The Big Southwest Monkey Bus Tour,” as my grandkids named it. I spent three weeks in an RV with 3 adults, an 11-year-old girl, a 7-year-old boy and 2 dogs. I can hear some of you groaning and wondering what I was thinking! I was thinking that I needed to thank God for the absolute, breathtaking beauty of His creation and the opportunity to share these moments with my family!

    While we were traveling, I worked quite a lot on Adult VBS and wanted to make sure to extend a personal invitation to attend. We are going to look at a familiar Jesus and some familiar Bible accounts from a Jewish cultural perspective. If you love Jesus now, you will walk away with a richer understanding and love of who He is, why He came, and His love for us.

    We will see how Jesus did not come to turn the world upside down but rather right side up! We will understand exactly what it means when it says that the Messiah will have healing in His wings. We might not exactly understand what that means but the woman who had bled twelve years got it and believed it, and we will finally understand that cultural idiom. I can’t wait to help you see the richness of scripture from a Jewish perspective.

    Join me August 22-25, from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Bring your Bible, notebooks and pens, and your anticipation of studying scripture. Not only that, but we will have some good music and singing led by Ronna. And of course, there are always those wonderful snacks. Come on out for our annual Adult VBS and bring some friends, too. Adults of all ages (not just Prime Timers) are welcome!