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  • 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!

  • Music Musings – Vol. 62, No. 19

    Music We Love Based on The Psalms

    This week I am sharing with you a playlist taken from the Psalms. It includes different artists – old and new. The music is beautiful, and I hope you will enjoy it.

    1. Psalm 130 – I Will Wait for You (Psalm 130) by Shane & Shane

    2. Psalm 34 – Psalm 34 by The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir

    3. Psalm 8 – How Majestic is Your Name by Sandi Patty

    4. Psalm 113 – Praise the Lord by Russ Taff

    5. Psalm 62 – My Soul Will Rest (Psalm 62) by Matthew Zigenis

    6. Psalm 91 – Psalm 91 (On Eagle’s Wings) by Taryn Harbridge

    7. Psalm 23 – Psalm 23 (I Am Not Alone) by People and Songs ft. Josh Sherman

    8. Psalm 16:8 – Be Thou My Vision by BYU Vocal Point

    9. Psalm 145:3 – Great is the Lord by Michael W. Smith

    10. Psalm 24:10 – Come, thou Almighty King by Keith & Kristen Getty, Tommy Bailey

    11. Psalm 119:114 – My Defender by Jeremy Camp

    12. Psalm 139 – Find You by Audrey Assad

    13. Psalm 46 – Psalm 46 (Lord of Hosts) by Capital City Music

    14. Psalm 66 – Psalm 66 (You Are Great) by Robbie Seay Band

    15. Psalm 42 – Psalm 42 by Tori Kelly

    You can listen to this great music taken from Psalm texts here: https://bit.ly/3xZhqDB

  • Devotional Corner – Vol. 62, No. 19

    From Bob Goff’s “Live In Grace, Walk In Love: A 365-Day Journey”

    “Those of you who do not give up everything you have cannot be my disciples,” (Luke 14:33).

    The Bible tells us about an extraordinary practice in ancient Israel called the Year of Jubilee. This came around once every fifty years, and it was a time when all slaves and prisoners were set free and every debt was forgiven. God set it up for the people of Israel because He wanted to communicate in a human way what His mercy was like, and it looked like freedom for everyone no matter their burden or debt.

    Everyone’s debts were different. I bet some were only short fifty dollars and some owed what would be millions. The point of the celebration was to say God’s mercy wipes all our debts clean, whether we’ve blown it in big ways or just failed to show up when it mattered. It’s all the same in God’s economy.

    Each of us starts in a different place when we choose to follow Jesus. The debts we owe reflect the different lives we’ve lived. The cost of discipleship looks different from person to person. Some of us have to give up our need to be the center of attention, and some of us need the courage to find our voices. What feels like a sacrifice to you might come naturally to your neighbor. They’re just facing a different kind of battle.

    Following Jesus costs each of us something different, but mercy looks the same for all of us. It looks like God letting us off the hook for the ways we’ve fallen short and celebration for all of us because Jesus covered the cost.—

  • Chi Alpha News – Vol. 62, No. 19

    Youth & Family Trip to Eckert’s Millstadt

    Don’t forget to sign up for the Eckert’s trip on October 15! You can sign up you and your family in the Rafters. The trip is from 3:00-10:00 p.m., and the cost is $15/person to cover admission and dinner. See you there!

    2023 Mission Trip Parent Info Meeting – CHANGES

    Sunday, October 16 we will be meeting to discuss our plans for our summer mission trips. This meeting will include information for both the youth trip AND our international trip. We will meet in the Dining Room immediately after the 11:00 a.m. service.

    A Season of Change

    “Look, I am about to do something new; even now it is coming. Do you not see it?” (Isaiah 43:19 CSB).

    Change is difficult, even in the life of the church. But we were never promised comfort as Christians. God loves to find ways to challenge us, not because He is unjust and cruel, but because He is strengthening us to continue moving forward. We are going to miss Pastor Zach, Jill, and their kids so much here at Fee Fee, but I know that God has great plans for His church ahead of us! While it is good and healthy to process through the emotions that come with this recent news, I urge you to remain firm in Jesus, because He never changes. Fee Fee will be just fine, in fact, her best days are ahead of her. I can’t wait to see how we as a church body will bond together in this time and continue to build our lives on Jesus, AND pursue the good of our community. We love you church! The work is not done yet, so buckle up!

  • 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!

  • College & Outreach – Vol. 62, No. 18

    Thank you for serving Bridgeton during Impact Week! 418 volunteer hours were spent by FFBC making an IMPACT in our community!

    We continued our partnership with the St. Louis Area Food Bank to provide food to families in need through our Mobile Market distribution, and three groups served at the Food Bank itself, boxing food and household essentials to be distributed later. We provided a warm meal for Loaves and Fishes to feed the homeless staying at their shelter. FFBC catered lunch to the Bridgeton Police Department and sent a coffee truck to the Pattonville Early Childhood Center, appreciating those who serve our community. Members also constructed Blessing Bags to give to homeless to provide for their most basic needs. Chi Alpha Students constructed Action Packs with Voice of the Martyrs to provide aide to those in countries hostile to the Gospel. THRIVE held a baby shower, providing necessities to expecting mothers in need. We got out in nature and cleaned up Matthews and Vago Parks, helping to keep our community beautiful. Lifesaving blood was supplied to area hospitals through the Red Cross Blood Drive. Finally, we hosted a food drive for our own Food Pantry to continue serving our neighbors in need.

    Thank you again for your service during Impact Week. We are praying in the weeks to come that this service spread seeds of the Gospel throughout the community, that those seeds would take root, and become a bountiful harvest for the kingdom. Continue praying and pursuing the good of your community with the love of Christ.

  • Bible Study Corner – Vol. 62, No. 18

    We are back in full swing and have a place for everyone to study God’s Word with other believers. There are classes for everyone on Sundays at 9:45 a.m. Gloria will help you get connected if you don’t know where to go!

    Wednesday nights are also in full swing. We have AWANA for our children, small groups for the Youth, Prayer and Bible Study with Pastor Zach in the Dining Room, and a Women’s Bible Study with Gloria in the Fellowship Hall (under the chapel).

    Additionally, we have a Tuesday morning Bible study with Linda Bramstedt at 10:00 a.m. in B4 and a Facebook live Bible Study with Gloria on Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. There are also a few small groups and Transformation groups meeting at the church. Contact Gloria (gloria@feefeebc.org) if you want to get connected!

  • Chi Alpha News – Vol. 62, No. 18

    Youth & Family Trip to Eckert’s Millstadt

    I am so excited to get to go back to Eckert’s in Millstadt, Ill. On Saturday, October 15 with our families! This event is always one I look forward to every year, because how could you not love everything the fall season has to offer?! There will be bonfires to roast hot dogs and s’mores, pumpkin picking, corn mazes, pumpkin canons, hayrides (that may or may not be haunted), and pig races! The cost for the event is $15/person to cover your admission to the farm and your dinner. We will plan on getting to the farm at 3:00 p.m. that afternoon. If your whole family is coming, you can feel free to meet us at the farm, otherwise you can take the bus with us there. We will be leaving the church at 2:15 p.m. Sign up in the Rafters so you don’t miss out on this super fun day!

    2023 Mission Trip Parent Info Meeting

    Sunday, October 16 join us in the Rafters right after the second service to find out where we will be going on our 2023 Summer Mission Trips! We are so excited to get to go and serve again next summer, so join us that day to get all the info you will need!

    School Encouragement

    The first month of school has already flown by, and everyone is somehow 10x busier than last year! As we really get in to the nitty gritty of the semester, don’t forget to stay plugged in here at church. We are here for you when you feel tired and weak, and we also want to be able to celebrate with you when things go well. We can’t wait to see all that you accomplish this school year, and we can’t wait to have fun with you along the way. We love you all!

  • 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!

  • A Word From Pastor Zach – Vol. 62, No. 18

    Church Family,

    What an incredible week we just experienced as a church! During Impact Week, we were able to give 418 local missions hours to our community! It is always so encouraging to me to see our church being intentionally on mission. Thank you for being the hands and feet of Jesus and both proclaiming and demonstrating the love of God to our city.

    Just last week, I had a problem. I grabbed my phone off the charger, but it was nearly dead. I was confused because I had it plugged into the charger all night. Then, as I looked closer, I realized the charger had disconnected with the outlet. My phone didn’t receive power because it wasn’t connected to the power source. To go out and effectively live as ambassadors for Christ, we need to make sure that we are living our lives empowered by the Spirit. To stay empowered, we need to stay connected to God. We can’t do it in our own strength.

    Jesus talks in John 15 about how we must remain in Him. He says He is the vine, and we are the branches. If we stay connected to Him, we will bear fruit. However, apart from Him, we can do nothing. Let’s make sure we stay connected to Him.

    One way to stay connected to Him is by participating in our midweek activities. Every Wednesday night, at 6:00 p.m., we have a few different Bible Study options for you that will help you stay connected to the vine. Gloria Fox will be leading our Women’s Bible Study through Job in the Fellowship Hall. I will be leading a time of prayer and a study through Praying through the Bible by Donald Whitney in the Dining Room. I know that my prayer life has been strengthened by this study, and I can’t wait to see how it impacts your prayer lives as well! Also, as an added bonus, I have been given a few dozen copies of this book by Crossway Publishing. Everyone who comes to our Prayer and Bible Study time will receive a copy until we run out.

    There are also opportunities to serve on Wednesday evenings. We’d love to have you help out in AWANA with our kids or in the Rafters with our youth. Please contact Kathy Scott or Kyle Baldwin about ways to get involved.

    In addition to those options, we also will be having a meal one Wednesday evening a month before these various midweek options get underway. For September 21, we will be having meatloaf! Make sure to sign up for this meal, which is free (but donations are accepted).

    Will you join me in praying that we stay connected to God throughout the week? We want to bear fruit, and to do that, we must remain in Christ!

    In Him,

    Pastor Zach Crook