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Bible Study
Our Sunday morning Bible study groups continue to meet all summer. Hope you will join us as we share together in the study of God’s love letter to us. There are classes for all ages. You can ask a First Impressions person or ask Gloria for a suggestion of where to attend.
You can also pick up your third quarter bookmark for the chronological study of the New Testament. This quarter will begin on July 1 in 1 Thessalonians 4.
Pray for our 11 kids and 1 adult going to Encounter Kids’ Camp, July 9-12 at Lake of the Ozarks (formerly known as Windermere). Pray that they will worship God there and have a safe and great time!
True North VBS and Game On! Sports camp is July 14-18. Please be praying for the children coming to hear more about Jesus in new a fresh way; pray for our volunteers who work so faithfully and lovingly to see that kids hear how they can trust Jesus in this wild world; pray for our church that we will welcome children and families in a way that they will want to return.
We are always in need of people to care for our little ones. It’s a behind-the scenes-service opportunity but very important and needed. I hope this poem stirs your heart as it did mine to serve.
My Turn in the Nursery:
Last Sunday was my turn in the nursery to work.
My heart wasn’t in it, and my feelings were hurt.
A child from it’s mother did not want to part.
And cried a lot with it’s broken heart.
I prayed that soon the hour would end,
That I could relax, have lunch and be free.
I said once a month was too much for me!
That very next Sunday, as I sat in the pew,
A very good sermon but visitors were few
But down came a woman and her soul was saved;
And she was the mother of the crying babe.
Then it dawned on me that I had been a part
Of one being saved, giving God her heart.
From that day on I would never dread
Working in the nursery while souls were being fed.
Author unknown
Thanks to those who work so faithfully. There is an empty spot for you. See Kathy if you can give 1 hour, once a month.
Promotion Sunday for our preschoolers, children and youth is August 3.
We are hitting 90 degrees for the first time this summer today. I’m not a big fan of heat so we are going to do a couple of in-house activities this summer. The first one is Wednesday, July 9 . Join us for lunch at 11:00. We will be having a potato bar and dessert. Yum! When we finish lunch, we will watch the Sight and Sound production of David. Sounds like a great day to me.
Then on Monday, July 23rd, we will journey to Fitz’s root beer for a tour followed by lunch there. The bus will leave church at 10 am.
Also, we now have a date locked in with St. Andrew’s for our quarterly service project. On September 24 at 10 a.m., we will go across the street to paint nails for the residents. We are going to need lots of colors for them to choose from so pick up some inexpensive bottles of polish next time you are in that area of a store,
Fee Fee Offers Bus Rides
If you or someone you know would like to come to church on Sunday at Fee Fee and live in the Bridgeton or St. Ann area, you can get on our bus rider list. Just call the church office a few days in advance to sign up for a ride. If you are a new bus rider, our transportation coordinator will contact you to schedule a pick up time for you on our regularly scheduled bus route.
International Food Pantry
Thank you to those who so faithfully support our ministry to the International Food Pantry. Did you know that you can also give a monetary gift to this ministry? Indicate on an envelope with either cash or check that this is for the International Food Pantry. This allows the team to be able to buy fresh fruit, produce, milk, eggs and meat to give out that day. Thanks in advance for caring for others.
Food items needed for July include
Toothpaste
Deodorant
Boxed cornbread mix
Peanut butter
Crackers
Cookies
Chili
Canned beans
Canned fruit
Oatmeal
Pasta sauce
Next volunteer workday is
July 19, 8:30 a.m. (off campus)
For information or to make a monetary donation contact Dan Wallace at dlwallace4@yahoo.com or 636-312-5012.
Coffee With a Cause
During 2025 our Coffee With a Cause will go toward our Member Led Ministry, equipping members to connect others to the power of the gospel, and use their gifts for ministries that do the same.
Sympathy
To Thelma Hopkins at the passing of John Hopkins on 5/24/25. Thelma would like to thank everyone for your love, support and prayers
To the Tolan family at the passing of Joe Tolan on 6/6/25.
Remaining Summer concerts
July 6 – The Lesters
Here is some information about the Lesters gospel singers that you may not know.
The founding members of The Lesters were Harvey and Opal. They met at an old fashioned singing school. Shortly after they were married they moved to St. Louis where they began their gospel music ministry. They presented their music in churches, on street corners, tent revivals and local missions venues.
July 20 – Fee Fee Folk(s)
The July concert will feature a sampling of Fee Fee members who are involved in our music program.
August 6 – Charles Graham
August 6 will bring the rich baritone voice of Charles Graham to our summer
concerts.
Charles made his Fee Fee debut as a college student from what was then known as Southwest Baptist College. He was part of a student led revival team and was
warmly received by our church.
There’s a strange phrase I’ve heard before, maybe you’ve heard it too:
“Jesus and me is all I need.”
It sounds spiritual. Maybe even courageous. Just me and Jesus—no church mess, no awkward small groups, no coffee-stained tables in the fellowship hall. Just me, my Bible, and the Lord.
But here’s the thing:
That version of Christianity—private, disconnected, self-contained—just doesn’t exist in the Bible.
From Genesis to Revelation, God’s people are always a people. Not a collection of spiritual freelancers, but a redeemed family. And that matters because the process of becoming like Christ—what we call discipleship—isn’t something we were ever meant to do alone.
We need fellowship. Not just friendly handshakes in the foyer. Not just church potlucks (though I’m all for a good casserole!) But the kind of gospel-shaped, Spirit-filled togetherness that presses us toward Christ.
The Apostle Paul puts it this way:
“Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ… when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love.” (Ephesians 4:15–16, ESV)
We grow towards Christ-likeness when we are joined to His body—when we speak truth in love, when we serve each other, when we show up for one another in real, tangible, everyday ways.
That means discipleship isn’t just learning more Bible facts (though knowing Scripture is essential). It’s sitting across from a brother or sister and saying, “I’m struggling,” and hearing, “Me too—but Jesus is still faithful.” It’s watching how someone else prays and learning to pray that way. It’s being challenged, encouraged, refined, and restored—not in isolation, but in community.
Fellowship is not an elective in the Christian life—it’s required reading.
Not because it earns us salvation, but because it’s one of the ways God shapes us after we’ve received it.
And when our fellowship is centered on the gospel, it becomes something more than just friendship. It becomes a furnace. A training ground. A refuge. A glimpse of the Kingdom.
So don’t settle for “Jesus and me.” Step into life with God’s people.
Join the group. Stay after service. Open your home. Ask the hard questions.
Fellowship may just be the very place Jesus meets you and makes you more like Himself.
A Word From Senior Pastor, Britton Carter
Being a Church on Mission
In June, a team from Fee Fee traveled to Alaska to connect at-risk kids with the gospel. We had an amazing trip, and many on the team cannot wait to go back next year (you should pray about joining us, by the way)! While we were serving in Alaska, I considered a few of the attitudes necessary for a mission trip, and I wondered what it would look like if we as a church embodied the same attitudes in our local context. Three of the characteristics that stuck out to me are flexibility, servant-heartedness, and gospel-vision.
Flexibility
Sometimes, things don’t go according to plan on a mission trip. We get off schedule. Weather disrupts plans. Tools stop working. Because of the unpredictable nature of living every day on mission, we have to be flexible enough to flow with whatever each day brings. Yet in our own contexts—where we have established patterns and habits over the years—we become increasingly less flexible. Rather than adapting, we grow frustrated when things don’t go according to plan. But if we could be as flexible here as we have to be on a mission trip, then we might see the Holy Spirit do some unexpectedly amazing things through our church.
Servant-Heartedness
A friend of mine who pastors in Houston, Texas, frequently challenges the church’s staff to be the kind of people who pick up trash. By that, he means nobody is “above” doing any task for the kingdom of God. That’s the attitude we have to have on a mission trip—a willingness to do whatever is needed for the cause of Christ. How much more impactful would we be for the kingdom of God if we adopted that same attitude here at home?
Gospel-Vision
The lost people around us need the gospel. That’s an ever-present thought on a mission trip, where you are surrounded by lost people that you traveled hundreds or thousands of miles to connect with the gospel. Just imagine what God could do through us if we had that same vision in our community.
It’s summer already. Time is moving fast and we have great opportunities for you to enjoy this summer.
On Wednesday, June 4th we will go to Grant’s farm. Admission is free but the bus ride and parking will be $4 per person. We will begin with a tram ride through the farm. After that you will be able to feed baby goats, experience the petting zoo and end the day at the Clydesdale barn. We will then have lunch at 3 Kings.
On Monday, June 23 we will tour the Cathedral Basilica and then have lunch at Blueberry Hill! The cathedral was completed in 1914. It has the largest collection of mosaics in the world outside of Russia. We will take a tour, visit the gift shop and then head for Blueberry Hill, the late Chuck Berry’s restaurant.
The senior adult council met last week and planned the July – September activities. We have several inhouse activities because of the summer heat and a service project that I hope you will all participate in.
Wednesday 7/9 Lunch and Sight and Sound movie, David.
Monday 7/23 Fitz’s Root Beer Tour and lunch
Wednesday 8/6 Lunch, watermelon and learn a new game!
Monday – Thursday 8/18-21 Adult VBS
Monday 9/8 Breakfast in the Park
September (TBD) Service Project – painting fingernails at St. Andrews
Put these events on your calendar and plan to attend as many as possible!
I’m A Christian Now Class is right around the corner beginning June 15. This class is for kids that are awaiting baptism. If the child has accepted Christ and wants to know ‘what’s next’, this is the class for them. This class is 4 consecutive Sundays during the Bible study hour from 9:15-10:15am. We also ask that a parent or parents attend with the child. We teach them what living as a Christian means, what the Lord’s Supper and baptism mean; what the church is; and how to grow as a Christian. Let me know if your family would like to attend.
VBS is coming! VBS is coming! – July 14-18, 2025 brings an exciting week to our Church. TRUE NORTH: Trusting Jesus in a Wild World will be from 9am-12 noon. Online registration is up and running on the website to register any child that has completed K-5th grade. If you would like to volunteer, There is a Fun Shop on Sunday, June 29. See me with questions or to say: “I’m in”! Find the registration form through our website at https://feefeebc.org/vbs-2025/. Our leaders will be teaching kids scripture, bible accounts, science gizmos and recreation to learn more about trusting Jesus!
That same week, we will offer GAME ON! Sports camp in the afternoon, 1pm-4pm. A different sport each day will engage children and give them the basics. We will play lots of fun games, offer snack and have devotion time. Kids will hear about Jesus in a unique way and have lots of fun! If children are coming for the day (VBS in a.m. and sports camp in afternoon) they can bring a lunch. Sports camp is $50 /child who has completed Kindergarten through 5th grade. You need to fill out only one form for both VBS and Sports Camp to register a child. One registration form per child.
Encounter Kids Camp is happening July 9-12 at Lake of the Ozarks (formerly known as Windermere). This camp is for kids that are going into 3rd through 6th grade. If your child is interested, please notify me. Cost per child will be $50; the church will pay the rest.
Here is an overview of the summer concert dates.
The Sunday evening concerts begin at 6:00 p.m. and are expected to run an hour. There is no charge for these concerts, but an opportunity to give a love offering will be given.
July 1 – Timothy and Hosanna Noble Timothy and Hosanna – a singing pianist and singing violinist
The program is meant to share the gospel of Jesus Christ as they bring honor and glory to our great and mighty God.
July 6 – The Lesters
The Lesters love music and use it as a vehicle to introduce others to Jesus.
The ministry began with grandparents Harvey and Opal in 1925. it continues to this day through the 3rd, 4th and 5th generations.
July 20 – Fee Fee Folk
This concert will feature many of the talented musicians from our church.
You will hear a concert of diversity featuring music old and new.
August 3 – Charles Graham
Charles is a minister and gospel singer now residing in Dermott, Arkansas ( his hometown). Before settling in his hometown he raveled all over Europe, Africa and the Americas singing the gospel message.
Upon returning to Dermott Charles purchased a property where he and his family had worked picking cotton.
He uses his new home to promote fellowship and community in the area and provide a place of recreation and relaxation for pastors.