Fee Fee Baptist Church

Category: Forerunner

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  • Devotional Corner – Vol. 61, No. 20

    Taken from Henry T. Blackaby and Richard Blackaby’s “Experiencing God Day By Day”

    “I have been very zealous for the Lord God of Hosts,” he replied, “but the Israelites have abandoned Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. I alone am left, and they’re looking for me to take my life,” (1 Kings 19:14)

    Kingdom work can be challenging! You can give everything you have to God’s service and come away exhausted. This is what happened to Elijah. God had just used Elijah to call down fire from heaven in a spectacular display of divine power. But Elijah’s exhilaration was soon replaced by strenuous work followed by death threats, causing him to flee for his life. Now he was alone, exhausted, and discouraged.

    Again, God came to Elijah. This time, He came not in fire or in a loud, spectacular way, but in a still, small voice. God’s servant was tired, and God brought him comfort. Elijah’s focus had shifted from God to God’s enemies. He had allowed his circumstances to overwhelm him, leaving him disoriented to God and feeling alone. So God encouraged him. God provided Elisha for him as a helper, friend, and companion. God removed Elijah from the activity for a time, so that he could rest and spend time with God. When the nation next saw Elijah, he was rejuvenated and refocused on God and His assignment.

    If you are overwhelmed by kingdom work so that your focus is no longer on God but on all that there is to do, let Him comfort you. Listen to His gentle voice. He will encourage you and provide exactly what you need to prepare you for what comes next. If He needs to remove you from your work for a time, He will. He may place a friend or co-laborer beside you to help carry the load. God knows exactly how to encourage you. Let Him do so.

  • Chi Alpha News – Vol. 61, No. 20

    Youth & Family Trip to Eckert’s Millstadt

    On Saturday, October 16, we will be heading to Eckert’s Farm in Millstadt, Illinois for a great fall day of fun! We will get to the farm at 3:00 p.m. Feel free to either meet us there as a family, or you can meet us at church if you need a ride (we will leave church at 2:15 p.m.). The cost for the event is $10/person, which covers your admission to the farm and your dinner. While there, you can enjoy hayrides, the corn maze, the pumpkin canon, plus the bonfire we reserved! This event is open to the whole family, so we hope you will join us! Your student can sign your family up in the Rafters – the deadline to sign up is Wednesday, October 13. We hope to see you there!

    Summer 2022 Mission Trip

    We are so excited to announce the location of our upcoming Summer 2022 Mission Trip to………Washington DC! The dates of the trip will be June 11-17, 2022, and we will again be partnering with Praying Pelican Missions. For more info on the trip, make sure you come to our Parent Info Meeting on Sunday, October 17 right after the 11:00 a.m. service. We hope you will join us!

  • A Word From Pastor Zach – Vol. 61, No. 20

    Church Family,

    Imagine what God would do if we prayed for our neighbors – by name. These past few Sundays, you have heard about a new initiative, Bless Every Home, our church is undertaking where we can be in united prayer for our neighbors.

    Why pray for neighbors? According to the organization Pray for Every Home, in a typical community–with 100 average neighbors—here’s reality:

    • 7 struggle with depression and thoughts of suicide
    • 7 more abuse or are addicted to drugs or alcohol
    • 14 are crippled with fear and anxiety
    • 60 don’t know Jesus Christ as Savior

    My challenge to you is to get involved! Sign up to be a “Light” in your neighborhood. Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows Me will never walk in darkness but have the light of life.”

    The Lord planted our church where we are to help our neighbors discover the light of life. So, we are asking each member of our church to consider becoming a Light to their neighbors and living intentional pray-care-share lifestyles.

    Becoming a Light is free and confidential. You’ll receive a map and list of your closest neighbors, along with emails at the frequency of your choice to pray for your next five neighbors that day. When you get a chance, walk or drive by those homes as you pray for them.

    To learn more about this opportunity visit the following link and watch the brief informational video: https://blesseveryhome.com/light/?cust=12106

    When you are ready to get started, you can sign up on the bottom of that page. Or, if you need help, call up to the office and we can help you sign up.

    E.M. Bounds said, “God shapes the world by prayer. The more prayer there is in the world the better the world will be, the mightier the forces against evil.”

    Let’s pray for our neighbors. Eternity is at stake!

    In Him,

    Pastor Zach

  • Announcements – Vol. 61, No. 20

    Meals On Wheels

    Meals On Wheels is looking for someone to pick up bread from the St. Louis Bread Co. on the second Saturday night  of each month. Also, we are always looking for Bible Study classes or individuals to contribute to Meals On Wheels.  And a friendly reminder— bagels can be picked up each Sunday morning in the Café Annex. As always, thank you for your support!—Donna Potts

    Mobile Market

    Anyone in the community is welcome to drive through our Mobile Market on the following Mondays from 10:00 a.m. till noon (or whenever we run out of food) to have FREE groceries put in their car!

    • October 11
    • October 25

  • Bible Study Corner – Vol. 61, No. 20

    There is a place for everyone in Bible Study. Classes are on Sundays at 9:45 a.m. and we have many to choose from. Ask Gloria if you would like to get connected: gloria@feefeebc.org.

    We also have Men’s and Women’s Bible Studies on Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m., along with exciting studies for our children and youth as well. Get involved! It will transform your life.

    Finally, this is a reminder that we are asking Bible Study groups to do a mission/ministry project to pursue the good of our community each quarter. Let Gloria or Andrew know what you are planning to do and how we can help you if you need help!

  • 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.

  • Community Connection – Vol. 61, No. 20

    Trivia Night 2021

    Join us on Saturday, November 6 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. for a night of trivia, prizes, silent auction, and lots of fun and food! The cost is only $80 for a table of 8. Plan on attending this fun event and invite your family, coworkers, neighbors, and friends to join you. They do NOT have to attend Fee Fee to come to Trivia Night.  Sign up for a table in the Connection Center or by contacting Andrew (andrew@feefeebc.org). All the money raised that night will go towards our youth going on their mission trip to Washington D.C. next summer! 

    Every year we have some great giveaways and silent auction items that are all donated. If you have items that you are willing to donate (sports tickets, filled gift baskets, gift cards, etc.) please let Andrew know as soon as possible.

    Starting Point

    For anyone interested in becoming a member of Fee Fee Baptist Church we want to invite you to Starting Point on Sunday, November 21. Immediately following the 2nd service that day we will have lunch and then talk through what it means to be a member of the church and how you can connect here! Contact Andrew (andrew@feefeebc.org or (314) 739-1525) to sign up. The deadline to sign up is Sunday, November 14.

    Operation Christmas Child Kick Off

    The Operation Christmas Child boxes will be available on Tuesday, October 19! Every year thousands of boxes are sent to children all over the world through Samaritan’s Purse. This is an opportunity to bless kids in need with presents and the Gospel. So make sure to pick up your box (or 2 or more), fill it, and bring it back by November 17!

  • Music Musings – Vol. 61, No. 20

    Here is Your Playlist for October

    I decided it might be interesting to take a journey through the decades and select some music representative of the 1930s on down to the present. Some of the music may reflect a style much before your time, and as we get closer to the music you remember, you may enjoy some music you haven’t heard for a very long time!

    Enjoy Ronna’s October 2021 Playlist by clicking this link:

    https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpdd9NDp5H-VssyjlF-hzfWgsakufuptY&feature=share.

    1937-41

    Golden Gate Quartet

    Early Songs

     

    1946

    Sister Rosetta Tharpe

    Didn’t It Rain

     

    1950s

    Jeff Fenholt

    Jesus, My Lord

    1950s Style

    Shawn Cheek

    For the Love of the Truth

    1960

    Ferlin Husky

    Wings of a Snow White Dove

    1967

    Edwin Hawkins Singers

    Oh Happy Day

     

    1976

    Andrae Crouch

    Soon and Very Soon

     

    1982

    Amy Grant

    El-Shaddai

     

    1988

    Paul Mullins

    Awesome God

     

    1990

    Michael W. Smith

    For You

     

    1992

    Steven Curtis Chapman

    The Great Adventure

     

    2003

    Casting Crowns

    Voice of Truth

     

    2011

    Matt Redman

    10,000 Reasons

     

    2021

    Elevation Worship

    Worthy

    Here you have it – old and new – but always the same message of love and hope.

    Angel Signups and Rehearsal Information

    This year we will have Cassie McKeown from Dance Factory to lead our little angels. Cassie is planning to hold rehearsals at the Dance Factory studio on Sundays from 1:00-3:00 p.m. starting October 10. Rehearsals will be every Sunday, except for November 28, leading up to the performance dates. Dance Factory is located very close to our church at 22 Fee Fee Rd. in Maryland Heights.

    Please sign your child up on the Angel list located in the Connection Center. There is no audition process. All children 6 years old and older are welcome. We look forward to our “host of angels” for 2021.

  • Bible Study Corner – Vol. 61, No. 19

    Today is a good day to start a new T-Group or join an existing one. Contact Gloria or Andrew if you are interested.

    Thanks to all the Bible Study groups that participated in Impact Week. I know we made a difference. Remember to start planning your mission project for the next quarter.