Fee Fee Baptist Church

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  • Announcements, Vol. 65, No. 9, September 2025

    Impact Day

     We have done impact week for the past 6 years with individuals and groups doing various service activities every night of the week  but this year, we decided to just narrow our focus to one day – Saturday, 9/13. 

    There will be a sign-up sheet for those who want to be available to help.  You will not be signing up for a specific job but will just make yourself available to serve.  On campus, we will be having a free car wash for our community.  We will also top off windshield wiper fluids, check air pressure and air up tires.  This will take lots and lots of volunteers.  Your entire family can help with this.

    While cars are being washed, we will be serving hot dogs, popcorn, and cold water.  We will need quite a few to prepare and hand out food.  Other crews will be taking cookies to fireman and police stations, cleaning up yard waste and various other projects.

    I hope you will sign up to participate.  Let’s IMPACT our community the love of Jesus.

    All Church Picnic

     On the following day, Sunday 9/14, we will celebrate our IMPACT by having a picnic in the park.  Shuttles will run from the church to Vago park.  We will start with a worship service, eat lunch, experience visits from Fredbird and Louie and many other fun activities including water balloon challenges, a balloon artist, sack races, hula hoop and pie eating contests and much more.  The day will end with free Kona Ice.

    This day replaces our annual trip to Redemption Ranch and all you have to do is bring a side or dessert and show up!  Bring friends who don’t go to church for this day of fun.

    Divorce Care

     DivorceCare’s life-changing support groups welcome people and guide them on the path of recovery after separation or divorce. Over 1 million people have found comfort and hope through this 13-week, video-based series.  Fee Fee is offering this free program Tuesday nights at 6:30 now through November 11. All course materials are provided. Visit https://www.divorcecare.org/findagroup to register.

    International Food Pantry

     Food items needed for September include

    Toothpaste

    Deodorant

    Granola bars

    Peanut butter

    Pasta noodles

    Cookies

    Chili

    Canned beans

    Canned fruit

    Oatmeal

    Pasta sauce

    Next volunteer workday is

    Sept 6, 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.

     Thank You. from Loretta Tipton for all of your prayers and support following the passing of her daughter Nanette Tipton

     

  • Family Front, Vol. 65, No. 9, September 2025

    Hello Church,

    I am so grateful for such a warm welcome into my new role here as the Fee Fee Kids Director. Everyone has had the kindest words of encouragement and I am so thankful for that. I’m still learning the role, but in the meantime, our amazing children’s team volunteers have really stepped up to fill in the gaps for our Sunday School classes and Kids Zone. My goal is to build a robust team of strong Christian leaders who can support each another and lift up our church families by bringing the gospel to the next generation. We don’t want to exhaust our current volunteers, so we’re looking for more people to join our team. You won’t want to miss out on this opportunity to serve with us!

    Speaking of serving with us, we have Wednesday night programming starting back up! Everything will spring back into action on September 10th. Birth-2nd Grade will be doing AWANA, and Grades 3-5 will be doing Royal Ambassadors  & Girls in Action. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you feel called to join us!

    I would love to share a little bit of my background to help you get to know me better. I grew up in a family with five siblings, four of whom were adopted into our family when I was nine. I was originally born in St. Louis, but my parents wanted to explore the US, so growing up we lived in Missouri, Arizona, New Mexico, Alabama, and Indiana. I returned to St. Louis for college at Maryville University where I graduated with my doctorate of physical therapy and met my husband Adam. I’ve been practicing physical therapy for the past 11 years as a pediatric physical therapist in area homes and schools and am board certified as a pediatric clinical specialist. I also have experience operating a local non-profit organization for children with disabilities. Adam and I moved to Maryland Heights in 2017 and welcomed our two daughters, Kylie & Joanna. We started church hunting after we moved back to the area and joined Fee Fee in 2019. As a family, we love spending time together and being active, so you’ll frequently find us exploring outdoors, bicycling, or training on the jiu-jitsu mats.

    I’m looking forward to working with you all!

     

  • Y.A. Collective, Vol. 65, No. 8, August 2025

    Rooted Together in a Disconnected World

    We live in the most connected time in history—yet so many of us feel more alone than ever. Social media gives the illusion of closeness, but it often leaves us feeling unseen and unknown. Especially for young adults navigating transitions, relationships, and identity, the ache for real community is deep.

    That’s why Christian fellowship matters more than ever.

    Acts 2 paints a picture of the early church marked by devotion—not just to teaching and prayer, but to one another. They shared meals, bore burdens, and grew in faith together. That kind of life-on-life fellowship isn’t just a nice add-on—it’s part of how God forms us into the likeness of Jesus.

    At Fee Fee, we want to be a church where no one walks alone. Whether you’re new to faith or have been walking with Jesus for years, you need people who will pray with you, challenge you, celebrate with you, and remind you of the gospel when you forget.

    In a world of curated profiles and surface-level connection, authentic Christian fellowship offers something deeper: belonging, accountability, and hope.

    Let’s pursue that kind of community—together.

    You belong here.

     

  • Announcements, Vol. 65, No. 8, August 2025

    A word from our intern                                 Evan Ferguson, Summer Intern

     Hi everyone! I’ve had the joy of serving as a summer intern here at Fee Fee Baptist Church. I’m originally from Texas and currently pursuing a combined bachelor’s and master’s degree at Texas Baptist College in Fort Worth. This summer, I’ve been involved in youth ministry, worship, young adults, and general pastoral work—pretty much wherever I can serve and learn! It’s been an awesome experience getting to know the church family and grow in ministry. Thanks for making me feel so welcomed!

    International Food Pantry

     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

    Sept 6, 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 the Tolan family at the passing of Lori’s sister Lisa Fleener on 6/21/25

    To the Tipton family at the passing of Nanette Tipton 6/26/25

    To friends and family of Pat McDonald at her passing on 6/29/25

    Community Outreach

     Don’t forget to sign up for the Free Market from 9:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 2.  Bring your items to give away for free.  We will provide you with a table to display your items. This event allows us to interact with our community while helping them with some needed clothing, furniture, kitchen supplies, and other items.  We will also have some backpacks loaded with school supplies as kids get ready to go back to school.  The sign up sheet is in the coffee café.

    Lost & Found

    Are you missing your reading glasses? Or perhaps you have misplaced your jacket or sweater? Pop into the Lost & Found across from the church office to see if your missing items have been waiting for you to reclaim them.

    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.

    Divorce Care

    DivorceCare’s life-changing support groups welcome people and guide them on the path of recovery after separation or divorce. Over 1 million people have found comfort and hope through this 13-week, video-based series.  Fee Fee is offering this program Tuesday nights at 6:30 beginning August 19th and includes course materials. You can register at https://www.divorcecare.org/findagroup

    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.

    Tech Help Needed!

    We’re looking for volunteers to serve in the technical side of worship for Sunday service! There are several ways to get involved—whether it’s helping with livestreaming, running a camera, or operating the media computer to

    display lyrics and slides. No technical experience is needed, and we’ll provide all the training you need to feel confident and comfortable. If you’re interested or just want to learn more, feel free to reach out to Chris in person or by email.

     

     

  • Family Front, Vol. 65, No. 8, August 2025

    Thank you, Church, for your generous support and faithful service during VBS and Sports camp in July!   WOW! You prayed, you provided materials, you volunteered, you gave your time and energy to see that kids heard the gospel in a new way and maybe for the first time. Thank you! I hear from parents that they had heard so much about our week that their kids wanted to come! That is a great compliment of your efforts! I praise God that He works through us!

    I also want to say of word of thanks for the almost 17 years you have allowed me to serve as the Director of Children and Family Ministries. You have ministered to me and my family in these years. It has been a wonderful experience. I value the friendships I’ve made and look forward to more years together in a different kind of service. Thank you for your trust in me. I know you will give Liz the same kind of support and love as she steps in to continue the kids’ ministry. I’m looking forward to serving with her.

    God is so good! Let’s continue to serve together as we continue to share the gospel with our community.

     

  • Music Musings, Vol. 65, No. 8, August 2025

    As a renowned minister and gospel singer, Charles Graham traveled around the world before returning to his roots.  As a child, Charles lived in Dermott, Arkansas where he and his family worked in the cotton fields.  Charles grew up, left for college and lived away for 34 years.  He worked and traveled around giving concerts in

    Europe, Africa and the Americas,  only returning to Arkansas for visits.  He thought he would never live in Arkansas again, but he knew he wanted to make one final move.  As God was leading he made plans to move back to Arkansas and purchased the property where his family had worked when he was a child.  He had always dreamed of seeing inside the house he now owns.  The home and grounds is known as “The Fountains” and it exists as a retreat center for ministers.

    Don’t miss the opportunity to hear the rich baritone voice of Charles Graham in

    concert at 6:00 p.m. on August 3.  The concert will be held at Fee Fee Baptist Church in the worship center.  There is no charge for this concert, but you will have an opportunity to contribute to the ministry.

    Please plan to attend and invite friends to this event.

     

  • Bible Study Corner, Vol. 65, No. 8, August 2025

    • Bible Study has a place for everyone Sunday morning at 9:15-10:15 a.m.  Come join a group and study together.  Ask Gloria for suggestions of a class for you.
    • Fall Bible studies will resume in September.
    • All adults are invited to attend Adult VBS from 8/18-8/21 from 9:30 a.m. until noon.  This study will be led by Gloria Fox and we will be looking in the Old Testament for the Gospel according to Moses.  Hope you can join me!

     

  • Prime Time, Vol. 65, No. 8, August 2025

    As most of you know, I will no longer be the serving as the Senior Adult Director after the middle of August.  You will be in the capable hands of my friend and co-worker, Kathy Scott.  She will not only provide you with fun activities and service projects but will also provide a care ministry.  This is a very good thing for the seniors and something I was unable to do a good job of providing because of my other job responsibilities.  It has been a pleasure serving you and serving with you over these past years.

    Activities in August kick off with an inhouse activity Wednesday, August 6.  We will have lunch, including watermelon, at 11 followed by games.  Bring your favorite game and join in a game that you have never played before.  The cost of lunch and watermelon is $7.

    From Monday, August 18-August 21, we will have our annual Adult VBS from 9:30-noon.  Plan to attend and bring some friends.  While I generally don’t have a topic this early, I do this year.  We are going to be looking at the Gospel according to Moses.  This will be a study of places, events, and people in the Old Testament who show us that God had always planned to send us a savior and you can see that plan start to unfold in the Old Testament.  Let’s explore the gospel through a new perspective.

     

  • A Word From Senior Pastor, Britton Carter, Vol. 65, No. 8, August 2025

    God Is Moving

    As I’m writing these words, over eighty kids are walking the halls of our church building, moving from one station to the next, where they are learning gospel truths. Yesterday, a child placed his faith in Jesus for the first time. Who knows what today will hold. But one thought keeps repeating in my head: God is moving in this church.

    • We have had to fill our baptistry regularly on Sundays. God is moving in this church.
    • Two of our highest-attended Sunday mornings this year have occurred in July—a month that is typically known for lower attendance. God is moving in this church.
    • One staff member decides to retire from full-time ministry, and God simultaneously raises up a member of our own church to take her place. God is moving in this church.
    • Our church was able to extend hospitality to a mission team, which did an excellent job connecting people to the gospel in the Kirkwood area. God is moving in this church.

    I could share countless stories of ways God is moving in and through Fee Fee Baptist Church, but I’ll save some space in the Forerunner for the rest of the staff.

    What’s exciting about all of these examples is they represent God working through ordinary means. These examples don’t amount to a supernatural revival; instead, they are the results of God working through the things he promises to work through—prayer-powered action, the preaching of the Word, sharing the gospel with the lost. The results feel like antecedents to revival—and I hope, pray, and genuinely believe they are—but these are just the normal results of the Almighty God working through a church that submits our time, energy, resources, preferences, and, ultimately, our wills to him. In other words, these are the results of a church that’s enlivened and empowered by the Spirit of God.

    I’m praying for more. As we continue to submit to God’s will, I’m praying we’ll see even greater works from him in and through our church. As we grow more passionate about connecting people to the unifying and life-transforming power of the gospel, I’m praying God will send revival here.

    Thank you, Lord, for all you are doing at Fee Fee Baptist Church.

     

  • Calendar

    Calendar

    WEEKLY EVENTS

    SUNDAYS

    9:15 a.m.—Bible Studies (All Ages)

    10:30 a.m.—Worship Service

    10:30 a.m.—KidsZone

    No KidsZone on 4th Sundays

    Lord’s Supper on 4th Sundays

    WEDNESDAY NIGHTS

    Y.A. Collective 6:00 p.m.

    (Young Adults Bible Study)

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    Thursday, January 1

    Office Closed for New Years Day

    Saturday, January 3

    9:00 a.m.           Men’s Basketball (Gym)

    Sunday, January 4

    5:00 p.m.          Decon’s Meeting (CR)

    6:30 p.m.          Volleyball (Gym)

    Monday, January 5

    7:00 p.m.          Choir Practice

    Tuesday, January 6

    7:00 a.m.           Meals on Wheels

    10:00 a.m.        Bramstedt Bible Study (B3)

    6:00 p.m.          Pickleball (Gym)

    6:30 p.m.          ESL Class (B1,B4)

    Wednesday, January 7

    9:00 a.m.           FB Bible Plan Discussion (FB)

    10:00 a.m.        Pickleball (Gym)

    7:30p.m.           Stewardship Committee (CR)

    Thursday, January 8

    10:00 a.m. Remnants Sewing Group (217)

    10:00 a.m. Foster Small Group (café)

    6:30 p.m. ESL Class (B1,B4)

    Saturday, January 10

    9:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast  (DR)

    9:00 a.m. Men’s Basketball (Gym)

    Sunday, January 11

    6:30 p.m. Volleyball (Gym)

    Monday, January 12

    9:15 a.m. Wagner / Sherer WOM  (FH)

    7:00 p.m. Choir Practice

    7:15 p.m. Properties Committee (CR)

    Tuesday, January 13

    7:00 a.m. Meals on Wheels

    10:00 a.m. Bramstedt Bible Study (B3)

    11:30 a.m. May Clermont WOM  (FH)

    6:00 p.m. Pickleball (Gym)

    6:30 p.m. ESL Class (B1,B4)

    Wednesday, January 14

    9:00 a.m. FB Bible Plan Discussion (FB)

    10:00 a.m. Pickleball (Gym)

    7:00 p.m. Personnel Committee (CR)

    Thursday, January 15

    10:00 a.m. Remnants Sewing Group (217)

    10:00 a.m. PT World Chess Hall of Fame

    1:00 p.m. PT Game Time (B3)

    6:30 p.m. ESL Class (B1,B4)

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Saturday, January 17

    9:00 a.m. Men’s Basketball (Gym)

    3:00 p.m. Winter Jam (Youth, off-site)

    Sunday, January 18

    6:30 p.m. Volleyball (Gym)

    Monday, January 19

    7:00 p.m. Choir Practice

    Tuesday, January 20

    7:00 a.m. Meals on Wheels

    10:00 a.m. Bramstedt Bible Study (B3)

    6:00 p.m. Pickleball (Gym)

    6:30 p.m. ESL Class (B1,B4)

    Wednesday, January 21

    9:00 a.m. FB Bible Plan Discussion (FB)

    10:00 a.m. Pickleball (Gym)

    5:30 p.m. Missions Committee (FH)

    Thursday, January 22

    10:00 a.m. Remnants Sewing Group (217)

    10:00 a.m. Foster Small Group (café)

    11:00 a.m. Red Cross Blood Drive (Gym)

    6:30 p.m. ESL Class (B1,B4)

    Saturday, January 24

    9:00 a.m. Men’s Basketball (Gym)

    Sunday, January 25

    11:30 p.m. Lord’s Supper Pot Luck (DR)

    6:30 p.m. Volleyball (Gym)

    Monday, January 26

    7:00 p.m. Choir Practice

    Tuesday, January 27

    7:00 a.m. Meals on Wheels

    10:00 a.m. Bramstedt Bible Study (B3)

    6:00 p.m. Pickleball (Gym)

    6:30 p.m. ESL Class (B1,B4)

    Wednesday, January 28

    9:00 a.m. FB Bible Plan Discussion (FB)

    10:00 a.m. Pickleball (Gym)

    Thursday, January 29

    10:00 a.m. Remnants Sewing Group (217)

    6:30 p.m. ESL Class (B1,B4)

    Friday, January 30

    4:30 p.m. SuperStart (off-site through 1/31)

    Saturday, January 31

    9:00 a.m. Men’s Basketball (Gym)

    3:00 p.m. Christmas Presentation (WC)

     

     

     

     

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