Fee Fee Baptist Church

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  • College Outreach – Vol. 62, No. 22

    Hello Church! My name is Ty Meacham, and I am now the College Outreach Minster, and I will be continuing to serve as the Ministry Intern. First, I would like to say that I am thankful to serve this wonderful church along with the rest of the staff. Secondly, I would like to introduce myself if we have not yet had the chance to meet each other. I was raised in western Kentucky, where I made a profession of faith at the age of 7. During my teenage years, I was not living for the Lord. However, when I was 16 I rededicated my life to the Lord, and truly started living out my faith.

    It was during my first mission trip to Honduras the summer of 2018 I realized the call to ministry. During the trip I had the opportunity to share my testimony and share the Gospel to children. Brother Mike, my mission pastor back home, sat me down on the last night of the trip saying He saw a calling on me for ministry. I was accepted to Missouri Baptist University receiving a football scholarship and majoring in Biology with plans to become a Wildlife Biologist. But during my first semester, the Lord spoke to me that I was doing what I wanted to do, not what He wanted me to do. The next day I went to change my major to Christian Ministry, because I felt the call from the Lord. I am currently a Junior at Missouri Baptist, and I am hoping to graduate in the spring of 2024.

    I would like to ask for your prayers for the College Ministry as I start serving in this new role. If I have not yet gotten to meet you, please come and say “Hi” to me. I would love to get to know each one of you better!

  • 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.

     

  • 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.

  • Bible Study Corner – Vol. 62, No. 22

    So why should you read the Bible and study it with others? First, through the Bible you learn who God is and His qualities. It talks about all the things that gives your life meaning. Second, it shows us how God wants to interact with us and how much He loves and cares for us. Third, the Bible clearly explains how you can have a personal relationship with Him. Get involved in a Bible Study. There are all sorts of opportunities. Talk to Gloria if you want more information on how to get involved.

  • Heart of Worship – Vol. 62, No. 22

    As we are coming into the Thanksgiving season, we generally think of all the things we have to be thankful for. It is normal to look around us and see all the physical things that can lead to a heart of thanksgiving. However, this year, I encourage you to look at all the spiritual aspects of your life, and praise God for all those ways He has blessed you!

    Psalm 103:1-5 says, “My soul, bless the Lord, and all that is within me, bless His holy Name. My soul, bless the Lord, and do not forget all His benefits. He forgives all your iniquity; He heals all your diseases. He redeems your life from the pit; He crowns you with faithful love and compassion.” Through Jesus, we have been redeemed, forgiven, and healed. His faithful love surrounds us, and His compassion overflows towards us. These few verses are just a portion of a Bible FILLED with so many ways the Lord has blessed us in the spiritual realm.

    Now I want us to focus on a portion of those verses: My soul, bless the Lord, and do not forget all His benefits. Sometimes it is easy to forget all the wonderful gifts God has given us. But here we see the Bible reminds us not to forget them! I challenge you to renew your mind to all the spiritual blessings you have through Christ. This season through our worship, let’s embrace a heart of thanksgiving to our God and all the spiritual gifts He has bestowed upon us.

  • Chi Alpha News – Vol. 62, No. 22

    Christmas Luau Party

    Our annual Christmas party is coming up soon, and this year, we are having a luau theme! So, combine your best Christmas attire with your finest luau wear, and come hang out with us for a fun night! This will be our last Wednesday night for 2022 and then we will take a break for the holidays. See you on Wednesday, December 14 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the Rafters!

    Youth Group will not meet for the following dates due to the holidays:
    • Wednesday, November 23
    • Wednesday, December 21
    • Sunday, December 25
    • Wednesday, December 28

  • A Word From Our Prayer Warriors – Vol. 62, No. 22

    November is here and the Thanksgiving holiday is approaching. Here are a few Bible verses to remind us to always be thankful to and for our Lord.

    “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever,” (1 Chron. 16:34).

    “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus,” (1 Thess. 5:17-18).

    “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him,” (Colossians 3:17).

    “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful,” (Colossians 4:2).

    Even though we are in the midst of more changes at FFBC, there is still so much for us to be thankful for. While we will be searching for a pastor, it is important to remember we still have a Shepherd who is the head of the church (the global church and of FFBC). And we have staff and deacons that seek the Lord first while also leading (and serving) FFBC.

    Here are some prayer suggestions for this month:

    • Wisdom and discernment for our Deacons, the Personnel Committee, our Staff, and those who will be on the Search Committee during the pastor search process. Also, that we be patient for the Lord’s timing.
    • Pastor Zach and his family as they follow the Lord into a new ministry.
    • Our interim pastors Matt Easter and Derald Harris.
    • The pastor (and his family) the Lord has planned to be the next pastor at FFBC.
    • The work occurring now in getting ready for the Christmas Presentation in December.
    • Operation Christmas Child ministry.
    • The Worship Services and Bible Studies.
    • Be still and listen for what the Lord leads you to pray about.

    Do you have a Blessings / Give Thanks jar, box, or notebook? If not, this might be a good month to start one. In our day-to-day living, it is easy to forget the blessings we receive, or not even notice things for which to be thankful. Like a sunset or sunrise, hearing a chorus of bird calls, listening to the rain, feeling a gentle breeze, watching clouds and their ever-changing patterns, or perhaps a car accident that didn’t occur, blessings coming out of a difficult circumstance, having time to spend with family and friends, and so on.

    Nanette Tipton

    Prayer Warrior

  • A Word From Interim Pastor, Matt Easter – Vol. 62, No. 21

    Hello Fee Fee family! Thank you for the kindness you’ve shown me and my family these first few weeks together. I knew many of you already, and so serving at Fee Fee as interim pastor has come naturally. My wife (Andrea) and our three kids (Evie, Ellie, and John) felt at home on week one. You have been so gracious, and we are very thankful. I’m looking forward to working with Derald and the staff in the months to come.

    The role of interim pastor is unique. As interim, I am not your permanent pastor, but am instead called to help prepare us for the next season of ministry. God already knows who the next pastor of Fee Fee Baptist Church is … we just need to find him. In the meantime, I will be walking with you during this season of transition so we can hit the ground running when the new pastor arrives in God’s timing.

    God has done great things at Fee Fee Baptist Church since 1807, and God isn’t done working. I am reminded of Paul’s encouragement to the church in Philippi: “I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work among you will bring it to completion by the day of Jesus Christ” (Philippians 1:6, NRSV). This verse is not primarily about the work that God does in us as individuals (although that is surely true too), but about what God is doing in the church. In fact, the Greek word for “you” here (and throughout the letter) is plural. When you read “you,” think “y’all” or “you guys”: “I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work among y’all will bring it to completion by the day of Jesus Christ.” The main idea is not that God began a good work in each individual believer, but rather that God began a good work among the believers as a group. It’s about the church.

    I believe Paul’s encouragement to the Philippian church in the first century is God’s word for Fee Fee Baptist Church today. God began a good work among y’all in 1807. That was a long time ago – Napoleon was marching across Europe at the time – but God isn’t done with us yet. God’s mission for Fee Fee stays the same: “Fee Fee Baptist Church exists to make disciples who build their lives on Jesus and pursue the good of our community for the glory of God.” This is a bold goal that requires a bold faith in God. But we’re not alone, as Moses told the Israelites: “Be strong and bold; have no fear or dread of them, because it is the LORD your God who goes with you; he will not fail you or forsake you” (Deuteronomy 31:6). God’s not done with Fee Fee, so let’s keep building and pursuing together.

    In Christ,

    Matt Easter, Interim Pastor

  • College & Outreach – Vol. 62, No. 21

    From New Morning Mercies by Paul David Tripp

    “I wish I could say I always rest in God’s control, but there are times when I want to be in charge. I wish I could say there are never times when I am irritated or impatient, but I struggle with both on occasion. I wish I could say the worship of God rules my heart unchallenged, but the truth is that idolatry nips at me. I wish I could say I always rest in the righteousness of Christ, but there are times when I give way to the pride of parading my so-called righteousness before others. I wish I could say the great spiritual battle is over for me, but there is clear and regular evidence it is not.”

    “All this means that I value justifying grace. I celebrate that, in Christ, God found a way to be “just and the justifier” (Rom. 3:26) of the ungodly. I am daily thankful for the perfect life of Jesus. I am thankful that he subjected himself to the temptations of this fallen world. I am thankful that on the cross he took my stripes and carried my guilt and shame. I am thankful that he took the father’s rejection. I am thankful that he burst out of that tomb, conquering death. I am thankful that his righteousness is attributed to my account. I am thankful that he fulfilled the law and satisfied the Father’s anger. I still celebrate the fact that I have been granted full, complete, and unending acceptance.”