Fee Fee Baptist Church

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  • A Word From Pastor Zach – Vol. 60, No. 04

    Leadership

    Leadership guru John Maxwell is known for saying, “Everything rises and falls on leadership.” As we take a journey as a church through the book of Nehemiah this spring, we will see the reality of the quote played out before us. Nehemiah was truly a leader. He was able to rally the people of Israel to a common cause and was incredibly collaborative and empowering. He was a strategic leader who planned well and was able to make key decisions with wisdom and discernment. He wasn’t afraid to step out and take risks to do what he knew God was calling him to do.

    However, while all of those things are true about the different aspects of Nehemiah’s leadership acumen, there is one thing that really stands out. Nehemiah was a godly leader. He prayed constantly and consistently. He understood that he was completely reliant on God to work in and through him. There are definitely universal leadership principles one can glean from Nehemiah’s life. For the Christian though, we should see the direct correlation of his leadership success with his commitment to the Lord.

    Disciple Now

    Speaking of leadership, we have a few things coming up in the life of our church that will promote godly servant leadership development. On March 6-8, we will be having our annual Disciple Now weekend for our youth. This is a weekend where our students will be challenged to grow in their capacity as servant leaders as they study God’s Word together and go out and do mission projects and live out their faith. Two other churches are joining up with our students in what is going to be an incredible weekend.

    Please pray for Kyle and our many volunteer leaders as they serve that weekend. Pray for the college students and young adults who are stepping in to lead different groups of kids. Pray for the host families that are opening up their homes for teenagers for the entire weekend. Also, pray that God will raise up Nehemiahs in our student ministry who will be godly servant leaders to their generation. We know that Gen Z students desperately need the Gospel! Pray that this weekend would ignite a movement in our youth.

    Deacon Nominations

    Also, we are accepting nominations for new deacons here at Fee Fee. In this edition of the Forerunner you will find a summary of the qualifications and expectations of deacons. The full recommendation form can be found outside the Media Center. If you feel led, we’d love for you to nominate a man that you feel meets those qualifications and could be an exemplary servant leader to our church. Deacons hold a vitally important role as servant leaders here at Fee Fee. Please join us in praying that God will raise up men to lead through service here at FFBC.

    In Him,

    Pastor Zach

     

     

  • Announcements – Vol. 60, No. 04

    (Announcements including births, baptisms/new members, thank yous, or sympathies.)

    Thank You

    The church has received a Thank You card from Donna & Tom Block Family with Kevin Campbell, and can be viewed in the church office.

    Grief Support Group

    A new grief support group will be led by Nina Palumbo, a licensed Clinical Social Worker who is certified in Spiritual Christian Counseling. Classes begin Wednesday, March 4 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. This group is open not just to Fee Fee, but to those in our community who are needing support and direction after the loss of a loved one. Contact Nina for more information and to sign up for the group, nmpcats3@gmail.com or (314) 780-4929.

     2019 Singing Tree DVDs

    Relive the wonder and excitement of our 2019 Singing Tree by purchasing a DVD for $1.00 in the Media Center.  In other Media Center news: Are you getting bored with the long winter days? Strengthen your brain muscle with a new/gently used puzzle from our Puzzle Exchange. Choose from a nice selection, and bring any puzzles that you are finished with to add to our offerings. Media Center hours are Sundays 8:00-8:30 a.m., 9:30-9:45 a.m., and 10:45-11:00 a.m.; Wednesdays 4:00-4:45 p.m. and 5:45-6:15 p.m.

    Qualifications/Expectations of Deacons
    1. Choose persons who meet the biblical qualifications set forth primarily in Acts 6:1-7 and I Timothy 3:8-13.
      • A man of honest (good) report (Acts 6:3).
      • Full of the Holy Spirit (Acts 6:3).
      • Full of wisdom (Acts 6:3).
      • Full of faith (Acts 6:5).
      • Grave (I Timothy 3:8); reverence for spiritual matters.
      • Not double-tongued (I Timothy 3:8).
      • Not given to much wine (I Timothy 3:8).
      • Not greedy of filthy lucre (I Timothy 3:8).
      • A holder of the faith (I Timothy 3:9).
      • Tested and proved (I Timothy 3:10).
      • Blameless (I Timothy 3:10).
      • Christian family life (I Timothy 3:11-12).
        • Husband of one wife (I Timothy 3:11-12).
        • Ruling their children and their own houses well (I Timothy 3:12).
      • Bold in the faith (I Timothy 3:13).
    1. Choose persons who can serve well.

     (Full recommendation forms can be found by the Media Center and can be turned in to a Deacon, church staff, or church office).