Fee Fee Baptist Church

Category: Tyler Kiefer – Interim Director of Youth

Forerunner articles pertaining to Fee Fee Youth, Chi Alpha

  • 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!

  • Chi Alpha News – Vol. 62, No. 17

    Impact Week & Redemption Ranch Kick-Off Celebration

    Impact Week is quickly approaching, and this is one of my absolute favorite times of the year, so I am beaming with excitement right now! Don’t forget that on September 11, we will be out at Redemption Ranch for one worship service at 11:00 a.m. as we kick off this amazing week. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on for service, and be sure to bring a hat or umbrella, sunscreen, swimsuit, yard game, and a friend to this super fun event. There will be lunch too!

    Also, be sure to sign up for an Impact Week project during that week. There are sign-up sheets in the Welcome Center for you to check out, but you can also create your own service project with your family or friends! Chi Alpha will be kicking off our fall schedule that Wednesday, September 14, and we will be taking part in our own service projects that night, including filling our Action Packs with the donation items you all brought for the Underground Church event this summer. So, make sure that you join us that night from 6:00-7:30 pm for the project, where we will also have worship and fun games as well. I can’t wait to see how you all will serve during Impact Week!

  • Chi Alpha News – Vol. 62, No. 16

    Starting Off the New Year Right

    The beginning of every school year often brings a lot of different emotions. For students, teachers, and parents alike, it brings the feelings of excitement for what is ahead, anticipation for new adventures, nerves of the unexpected curveballs that you are bound to face, fear of failure, stress about the deadlines and amount of work, and confidence that it will be the best year yet. All these emotions – both positive and negative – are natural, normal, and to be expected, and are healthy to experience. They keep you sharp, alert, and ready for whatever life throws at you. The best part of all of this, is we know and serve a God who brings these moments and emotions to us. So, this year, be thankful to God when life is going great, and you are achieving at a high level, but also, remember that God is with you when life gets hard, you become overwhelmed, and you feel like giving up. One of my favorite verses during school was 1 Corinthians 10:13 from the GNT version, which says: “Every test that you have experienced is the kind that normally comes to people. But God keeps his promise, and he will now allow you to be tested beyond your power to remain firm; at the time you are put to the test, he will give you the strength to endure it, and so provide you with a way out.” So, stay firm, stay connected to your faith, and stay connected to our community! We are here for you and cheering you on this year!

    Fall Calendar

    Fall calendars are out and published on our social media. Make sure you grab a copy today and mark your calendars for all of our super fun events coming up!

  • Chi Alpha News – Vol. 62, No. 15

    Youth & Family BBQ

    Our annual Youth & Family BBQ will be on Sunday, August 21 right after the second service! Sign your family up in the Rafters for this event! This will also be our official “Welcome!” and first week for our incoming 6th graders and their families. So make sure that you are there to give them a warm welcome!

    Fall Calendars Are Out!

    Our fall calendar has been released, so make sure you pick up your copy today in the Rafters! We have so many fun events planned for students and families, so don’t miss out!

    2022-23 Communication

    It’s a new school year, which means we have added families and graduated a few too. We use a few different communication services for Chi Alpha, including email, texting, and social media. If you have not been receiving updates, please make sure to send me your contact information so I can add you to the lists!

  • Chi Alpha News – Vol. 62, No. 14

    Progressive Dinner

    Make sure your youth sign up for our Progressive Dinner on Friday, August 12, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. We will be heading out for dinner that night at various homes, and it will include an appetizer, salad, entrée, and dessert course…how fancy! So, grab your finest dinner attire, invite your friends, and bring an empty belly for this super fun evening!

    Final Chi Alpha Summers

    The last night for our Chi Alpha Summers for the year is coming up on August 17! You don’t want to miss it! Then we will be taking a break for a couple weeks, and our regular Wednesday Night Activities at church will resume in September.

    Youth & Family BBQ

    Our annual Youth & Family BBQ will be on Sunday, August 21 right after the second service! Sign your family up in the Rafters for this event! This will also be our official “Welcome!” and first week for our incoming 6th graders and their families. So make sure that you are there to give them a warm welcome!

  • Chi Alpha News – Vol. 62, No. 13

    Underground Church

    I am so excited to bring back one of my favorite events this summer, Underground Church. Not only is this night a fun, intense game to play, but it is also an immersive experience for our students to see what it is like to be a Christian in a country that is closed to spreading the Gospel. There are more than 50 countries all over the world that are closed off to the Gospel, so it is important to not only understand the freedoms that we have, to worship, but also to realize that it is our job as Christians to spread the Gospel to all ends of the earth. Underground Church will take place Friday, July 22 from 8:00-11:00 p.m. here at the church. There is no cost to this event, but we will be taking donations to fill Action Packs to send to missionaries in these closed-off locations through Voice of the Martyrs. Here is a list of some items we will be collecting:

    • Blankets
    • Jackets (adult or child size)
    • Light sweaters (adult or child)
    • Gloves or mittens
    • Knit hats
    • Socks (adult or child)
    • Solid color t-shirts (adult or child)
    • Twin size bed sheets
    • New tarps
    • Packs of zip ties
    • Towels
    • Bars of soap
    • Sponge or foam balls (for children)

  • Chi Alpha News – Vol. 62, No. 12

    Middle School Mini Golf Night!

    On Tuesday, July 12, all current middle schoolers and incoming 6th graders are welcome to join us for our Middle School Mini Golf Night! We will be heading to Aloha Mini Golf and Shaved Ice in Valley Park for a fun night of all-you-can-play mini golf (and obviously some shaved ice, too)! We will leave the church that night at 6:00 p.m. and will return at 9:00 p.m. Cost is just $5/person for this super fun night! Sign up in the Rafters so we know you’re coming. We hope to see you there!

    Underground Church

    I am so excited to bring back one of my favorite events this summer, Underground Church. Not only is this night a fun, intense game to play, but it is also an immersive experience for our students to see what it is like to be a Christian in a country that is closed to spreading the Gospel. There are more than 50 countries all over the world that are closed off to the Gospel, so it is important to not only understand the freedoms that we have, to worship, but also to realize that it is our job as Christians to spread the Gospel to all ends of the earth. Underground Church will take place Friday, July 22 from 8:00-11:00 p.m. here at the church. There is no cost to this event, but we will be taking donations to fill Action Packs to send to missionaries in these closed-off locations through Voice of the Martyrs. Here is a list of some items we will be collecting:

    • Blankets
    • Jackets (adult or child sizes)
    • Light sweaters (adult or child)
    • Gloves or mittens
    • Knit hats
    • Socks (adult or child)
    • Solid color t-shirts (adult or child)
    • Twin size bed sheets
    • New tarps
    • Packs of zip ties
    • Towels
    • Bars of soap
    • Sponge or foam balls (for children)

  • Chi Alpha News – Vol. 62, No. 11

    Washington D.C. Trip

    Thank you, church, for all your prayers this week while we were in Washington DC! Trips like this are not possible without a church family supporting us from back home. I consider myself blessed every day to get the opportunity to lead these students, and I am even more thankful to be a part of a church that supports local, domestic, and international missions the way Fee Fee does. If you see one of our students or leaders who had the opportunity to go this year, I hope you will stop and ask them about their experience! I also hope that their stories and experiences will encourage and challenge you to serve in your local community. There is a lot of work to be done here in Bridgeton, and God is calling YOU to do it! So don’t hesitate to His calling!

    Youth Family & Friends Cardinals Game

    We still have tickets left for our trip to the Cardinals game coming up on June 29! Tickets are just $10/person, but you will need to provide your own transportation to the stadium. You can purchase tickets on the Microsoft Form that was emailed out at the beginning of the month. If you cannot find that, or need it resent to you, email kyle@feefeebc.org. Invite your friends and family members for this super fun night at the ballpark!

    Notable Summer Dates:
    • July 6: IKEA Scavenger Hunt
    • July 12: Middle School Mini Golf Night
    • July 30: International Food Pantry
    • August 6: Trip to Six Flags
    • August 21: Youth & Family BBQ

  • Chi Alpha News – Vol. 62, No. 10

    Pray for our Washington, D.C. Team!

    We will be sending a team of 30 students and adult leaders to Washington, D.C. in just a few short days, and we are so excited! While we are there, we will be serving with a local church doing ministry together and supporting them in many ways. We will be doing projects such as painting, minor construction, homeless ministry, prayer walking, and whatever else God will throw our way while we are there! Here are a few ways you can practically pray for our team:

    • Pray for safe travels to and from Washington, D.C.
    • Pray for the city of Waldorf, MD and Washington, D.C., and their people. Pray that we will be able to bless those we meet.
    • Pray for our students and leaders, that this will be a great bonding experience for them to grow closer together as a team, but also that this will be a fruitful week for their relationship with the Lord.

    I am so blessed to lead these students in a church that so faithfully supports them, and many others, in missions. So, thank you church family!

  • Chi Alpha News – Vol. 62, No. 9

    SUMMER!!!!! Our summer schedule is officially posted and can be picked up in the Rafters, so let’s take a quick look at some of the highlights that are coming up this year!

    May 25: This is our last Small Group of the year, and to celebrate, we will be having a Game Night! Come hang out and invite your friends for a night of fun!

    June 1: Chi Alpha Summers begins! Every Wednesday during the summer, we will get together from 6-7 PM, hang out in the gym and play and large game, and then have a devotional each week from a different guest speaker.

    June 5: Graduation Sunday will be here before you know it! If you are a graduating senior from either High School or College, we want to celebrate you! We will be honoring our grads in the second service this day.

    June 10-18: We’ve been preparing for this for months, and it’s finally coming…our Washington D.C. trip!

    June 29: We’re heading back to Busch Stadium for a Family & Friends trip to the Cardinals Game!

    July 22: Underground Church is back! Invite your friends to this super fun night, while we play a very fun game, but also focus in on the reality of the church in unreached and closed off countries.

    August 12: Get dressed up in your fanciest clothes and come eat some really good food while we travel around for each course!

     

    Other Notable Summer Dates:

    May 21: International Food Pantry

    June 4: High School Board Game Night

    June 22: Water Games Night

    July 6: IKEA Scavenger Hunt

    July 12: Middle School Mini Golf Night

    July 30: International Food Pantry

    August 6: Trip to Six Flags

    August 21: Youth & Family BBQ