Fee Fee Baptist Church

Category: Liz Bishop, Fee Fee Kids’ Director

All of Kathy Scott’s Forerunner articles.

  • Prime Time – Vol. 61, No. 24

    I am writing this Forerunner article to you before Thanksgiving, but you will not be reading it until after. Even so, I am going to go ahead and tell you what I am thankful for anyway.

    Today I am very sad. I lost a good friend to COVID a few hours ago and a friend lost her mother today. If I were not a Christian, this would be an overwhelming day of loss. It is always sad for those of us when we lose a loved one, but I am thankful for the assurance I have that both are home safely with Jesus.

    I am also thankful for each of you who are proud to call yourself senior adults. God has brought us a long way and given us a lot of wisdom along the way. I hope that you are pouring your life into some younger person to encourage them and help them to grow spiritually.

    Finally, I am thankful that our paths have crossed, and I get to serve you and serve alongside of you. I hope you were in the recent testimony service and got to hear Samson’s testimony about serving in your local church. I have read the Bible from cover to cover many times and, no matter what the translation, I have not run into the word retirement. We may not be able to go out and build houses or load sandbags but we all can serve in some way. Find a way to serve others in the church and in the community.

    I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving and shared with your family what you were thankful for this year. While Thanksgiving is a wonderful reminder to be thankful, we have things to be thankful for each and every day. Tell the LORD each day how thankful you are for His goodness to you.

    “I will thank the LORD with all my heart,

    I will declare all your wondrous works,

    I will rejoice and boast about you;

    I will sing about your name Most High,”

    (Psalm 9:1-2 CSB).

  • Family Front – Vol. 61, No. 24

    Baptism Celebrations

    Hasn’t it been great to see three of our kids baptized in November! God is working among our people!

    International Missions

    On Sunday, December 5, during Bible Study and KidsZone, the kids will experience Mexico! Our elementary kids’ teachers will present the International Missions study on Mexico City from 9:45a.m. until 12:00 p.m. I hope your kids will be there! It will be such a fun day!

    Lottie Moon Offering

    This year’s Lottie Moon Christmas Offering kick-off will be December 5. Our church goal is $27,000. Last year our church gave over $26,000 to this offering that supports international missions. We pray that our church will be even more generous this year. Set a goal as a family and give to this offering. 100% of the offerings given go to the SBC international mission needs.

    Parents’ Night Out

    It’s back again this year on Friday, December 10, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.! Bring your kids – ages 2 years old through 5th grade – for fun night with friends and shopping in our free Christmas store while parents have a night out. Pizza supper will be provided for workers and kids. All this for only $5 per child! Sign-ups are required and due by December 5. Use the signup sheets in the Connection Center, email me, or call the church office. Donations for the Christmas store are welcome right now (new items, please). There is a box in the Connection Center to put your donations. This will allow kids to shop for their immediate family during Parents’ Night Out. Thank you so much for your support! Look for the next PNO on Friday, February 11.

    Epic Nerf Games is BACK

    On January 29, 2022, we will be having another Family NERF GAMES! Bring your own Nerf guns and darts, and we will provide the FUN! Invite your family and friends to join us! We will look for you there!

    “For a child has been born—for us! The gift of a son–for us! He’ll take over the running of the world. His names will be: Amazing Counselor, Strong God, Eternal Father, Prince of Wholeness. His ruling authority will grow, and there’ll be no limits to the wholeness he brings,” (Isaiah 9:6-7 MSG).

  • Family Front – Vol. 61, No. 23

    The Christmas Season

    Goodness…the holiday season is gearing up and things are getting busy! Take time to breathe. Be thankful and ask Him to help you make Christmas truly a season of joy celebrating who He is and what he has done for you!

    Families

    A digital survey was sent to you by email regarding family ministry. I want to hear from you about our children and family ministries and how we can serve you and our community better. Thank you to those that have already taken the survey.

    Parents’ Night Out

    PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT is back again Friday, December 10, from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Bring your kids – ages 2 years old through 5th grade – for a fun night with friends and shopping in our free Christmas store while parents have a night out. Pizza supper will be provided for kids and workers. All this for only $5 per child! Sign-up sheets are available now in the Connection Center. You can also email or call Kathy to make a reservation. Reservations are required and the deadline is December 5. Donations for new items to offer in the Christmas store are welcome anytime; there is a box in the Connection Center to place donations. This will allow kids to shop for their immediate family during Parents’ Night Out. Thank you so much for your support!

    “The Lord has been so good to me! How can I ever pay him back? … I will worship Him.  In front of all of the Lord’s people, I will do what I promised him,” (Psalm 116:12,14).

  • Prime Time – Vol. 61, No. 23

    Thanks to those of you who went with me to serve at the St. Louis Area Food Bank last week. It was great to serve alongside you as we pursued the good of our community. I am planning on having the Prime Timers serve at least two times a year. I hope you will join us next time! I would also like to hear from you if you know of any other service opportunities that we might participate in. There is no mention of retirement in the Bible and we need to continue to serve the LORD until we go to see Him face to face!

    We have a good group signed up to go to Old Town St. Charles for Christmas on December 4. Please sign up if you are going. Lunch will be at Lewis and Clark’s, followed by watching the parade and meeting a Santa representing every nation. There are bonfires, freshly baked cookies at Grandma’s Cookies, carolers, carriage rides, and a variety of shops to visit. The bus will leave church at 10:30 a.m. for lunch at 11:00 a.m. at Lewis and Clark’s. It will certainly put you in the Christmas spirit!

    Speaking of Christmas spirit – we need to remember the greatest gift the world has ever received. We give gifts to others because God gave us the gift of Jesus. Our annual Angel Tree is a great way to share the love of Jesus (see details below)!

  • Family Front – Vol. 61, No. 22

    Happy Fall!

    Thank you to all who helped make our Trunk or Treat a success this year! From candy donations to set-up people, decorated trunks, greeters, traffic control and cleanup. We met our community well. Thank you, Church!

    Families

    Watch for a digital survey from me regarding family ministry. I want to hear from you about our children and family ministries and how we can serve you and our community better. Thank you to those that have already taken the survey.

    Parents’ Night Out

    PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT is back again Friday, December 10, from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Bring your kids – ages 2 years old through 5th grade – for a fun night with friends and shopping in our free Christmas store while parents have a night out for only $5 per child. Pizza will be provided for supper for kids and workers. Sign-up sheets will be available next month. Donations for new items to offer in the Christmas store are welcome anytime. Thank you!

    “The Lord has been so good to me!  How can I ever pay him back? … I will worship Him.  In front of all of the Lord’s people, I will do what I promised him,” (Psalm 116:12,14).

  • Prime Time – Vol. 61, No. 22

    I’m looking forward to a good group of you going with me to the Missouri History Museum on Wednesday, November 17. This is a FREE event, and we will see the display of St. Louis Sound. After the museum, we will go to Zia’s for lunch.

    Please sign up in the Connection Center and invite your friends! The bus will leave at 10:00 a.m.

    On Saturday, December 4, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. we will traverse to Christmas Traditions in downtown St. Charles. Unfortunately, we were only able to get a reservation for 10 people at Lewis & Clark’s as they are not seating large groups during the Christmas season. It would be beneficial if 2 to 4 of you would get together and make your own separate reservations at Lewis and Clark, so we could all be there together.

    After lunch, we will go out and see all the variations of Santa from different nations and watch the parade. There is also great shopping, fire pits, hot chocolate, and carriage rides! The signup sheet is in the Connection Center.

  • Family Front – Vol. 61, No. 21

    Happy Fall!

    Put Trunk or Treat on your calendar for Sunday, October 31, from 3:00-5:00 p.m. There is SO MUCH to do and we have a spot for you: help setup, decorate a trunk to give out candy, greet people, run a game in the courtyard, face paint, clean up, and shuttle guests from various parking lots. The decorated car trunks only will be giving out candy this year. Please bring TONS of candy and put it in the designated bin in the Welcome Center.  Let’s meet and serve our community BOOOO-tifully on October 31! Then you have the evening free to meet YOUR community of trick-or-treaters.

    Families

    Watch for a digital survey from me regarding family ministry.  I want to hear from you about our children and family ministries and how we can serve you and our community better.

    Parents’ Night Out

    Parents’ Night Out is back again Friday, December 10, from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Bring your kids – ages 2 years old through 5th grade – for a fun night with friends and shopping in our free Christmas store while parents have a night out for only $5 per child. Pizza will be provided for supper for workers and kids. Sign-up sheets will be available next month. Donations for new items to offer in the Christmas store are welcome anytime. Thank you!

  • Prime Time – Vol. 61, No. 21

    Greetings from beautiful downtown Branson, MO! I’m enjoying a little getaway before the Amana Colony trip. We have a good group going who confirmed their reservation by October 1. Each of you will be getting an emailed itinerary when I get back, but I can tell you that we will be leaving on Thursday, October 21 at 7:30 a.m. The bus is full and so is my car, so I had to turn away several because of no additional bus driver!

    Our next adventure is Wednesday, November 3. We will have lunch at Cracker Barrel and then go serve from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the St. Louis Area Foodbank. I hope you can join us in pursuing the good of our community!

    Then on November 17, we will be eating at everyone’s favorite place in St. Louis…Zia’s! But before you get to eat, we will go to the History Museum to look at their display on the sounds of St. Louis. It is a display of the music, stars, and history of musicians in St. Louis. I can’t wait to see Tina Turner!

    Invite your friends and neighbors to go with us. It’s a good way to connect with others and bring them to Jesus.

  • Prime Time – Vol. 61, No. 20

    Happy Fall y’all! This is my favorite season of the year. I love the cooler weather and the beauty of the trees as they change color. I love to hear the crunch of the leaves as I walk through them along the street. Have you thanked the LORD lately for the beauty of his creation? Make it a habit to end your day by thanking the LORD for 5 good things that happened each day. God loves His people to be thankful!

    On October 11 we will be showing the Sight and Sound Theater’s production of Esther. Sandwiches, chips, and ice cream will be served at 11:00 a.m. followed by the movie. Cost for lunch is $6.

    Get out your calendars and update it with more upcoming events. Invite some friends or those who haven’t been to church for a while to come with you. A personal invitation is very powerful.

    October 21-22     Amana Colonies (Overnight trip)

    November 3        Lunch at Cracker Barrel/Serve at St. Louis Food Bank

    November 17      History Museum (St. Louis Sound) and Zia’s

    December 4         Lunch at Lewis & Clark’s Restaurant and St. Charles Christmas Traditions

  • Family Front – Vol. 61, No. 20

    Families

    Watch for a digital survey from me regarding Family Ministry. I want to hear from you about our children and family ministries.

    Midweek Activities

    We have begun our new church year for midweek activities, with AWANA for kids from 6:00-7:00 p.m. There is something for ALL ages: Puggles for ages birth-2; Cubbies for age 3 through Pre-K; Sparks and TnT for K-3rd grades; and the new mission-focused program called Kids in Action for 4th and 5th grade LIVEWIRES. And parents, there are Bible Study options for you as well: Men’s Bible Study and Women’s Bible Study. We would love to have you join!

    Trunk or Treat

    Put Trunk or Treat on your calendar for Sunday, October 31, from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Be thinking about how you want to be involved: have a decorated trunk to give out candy, help set up and clean up, greet people, or face paint.  Of course, we will be collecting a TON of candy starting October 10 – there will be an area in the Welcome Center to deposit your candy donations. Let’s meet and serve our community on October 31 in the afternoon, then you have the evening free to meet YOUR community of trick-or-treaters!

    Ministry Opportunity

    We are in need of people who are willing to serve their church! We need loving caring workers for preschool care during worship. Please let me know if you can serve our families in this way. As always, thank you for your willing heart to serve.

    Angels for Christmas Presentation

    If your child would like to participate in our Christmas presentation, Angel signup sheets are in the Connection Center. The rehearsals will start on October 10 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. every Sunday afternoon until performance date. Rehearsals will be held at the Dance Factory studio.