Tag: Missions

  • Chi Alpha News – Vol. 61, No. 4

    Minneapolis Mission Trip

    As our departure date for the Twin Cities gets closer each day, there is a large sense of anticipation building. We are all very excited for the opportunity to serve in Minneapolis after losing out on the opportunity to travel and serve last year. We are continuously monitoring the situation prior to our trip and working closely with Praying Pelican Missions to try and create the safest environment possible. Please continue to pray for our student ministry, Praying Pelican Missions, and the city of Minneapolis. We are anxious for the opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus in just a few short months.

    Students, as we get closer to this trip, do not forget your calling to serve in your local community. Being the hands and feet of Jesus does not begin and end by traveling to different cities or countries. Jesus has called you to serve in your local community, schools, and at your activities. The mission never ends, so embrace it, and continue to build the Kingdom!

  • Chi Alpha News – Vol. 61, No. 3

    Marco Polo

    I am so excited to announce that the youth have started our own Marco Polo Groups to go along with the church-wide Grounded series, and 18 students and leaders have signed up to participate! I am so proud of our students’ hearts and desire to dive deeper into God’s Word, all while continuing our mission statement to build “Real Community.” Pray for our students as they dive into this new adventure!

    Minneapolis Mission Trip Meeting

    We are having our first meeting for our Minneapolis Mission Trip on Wednesday, February 17 at 7:00 p.m. right after Youth Small Groups. This will be a relatively short meeting, but a super important one, as we begin to lay the groundwork of what we will be doing on this trip. Please make sure that if you or your student is signed up for the trip that they are in attendance. We will also have a Zoom link available for those who are choosing to worship from home. You can email Kyle (kyle@feefeebc.org) for that link if you need it. I look forward to seeing you there!

  • Community Connection – Vol. 61, No. 3

    Blood Drive, February 26

    Our next Blood Drive with the American Red Cross is on Friday, February 26th from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. It is recommended that all donations be scheduled ahead of time. You can go to the Red Cross website (www.redcrossblood.org) and use the Sponsor Code “FeeFeeBaptistBridgeton” to find our drive and schedule your donation. You can also call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767). The drive will be held in the Family Life Center and everyone donating can drive around to the back of the church and park in the lot by the gym, and enter through the gym doors. On the blood drive page on the church website you can find some helpful info about donating, including who can donate and how to donate, and a link to sign up. If you have any questions about any of this please contact Andrew (andrew@feefeebc.org).

    Loaves and Fishes, February 16

    Once a month we provide dinner for Loaves and Fishes homeless shelter. We are still in need of a group (Bible Study class, family, or individual) that would be willing to provide dinner on Tuesday, February 16. If you are interested in helping out that night, please contact Gloria (gloria@feefeebc.org).

  • Community Connection – Vol. 61, No. 2

    Blood Drive – February 26

    Our next Blood Drive with the American Red Cross is on Friday, February 26th from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. It is recommended that all donations be scheduled ahead of time. You can go to the Red Cross website (www.redcrossblood.org) and use the Sponsor Code “FeeFeeBaptistBridgeton” to find our drive and schedule your donation. You can also call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767). The drive will be held in the Family Life Center and everyone donating can drive around to the back of the church and park in the lot by the gym, and enter through the gym doors. On the blood drive page on the church website you can find some helpful info about donating, including who can donate and how to donate, and a link to sign up. If you have any questions about any of this please contact Andrew (andrew@feefeebc.org).

    Lottie Moon Giving

    We set a goal this year of $25,000 for our Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. We weren’t sure how this would go, being in the middle of a pandemic. You all continued to show that you care about taking the Gospel to the ends of the earth because you have so far given over $26,000! Thank you for your faithfulness to support missionaries all over the world!

  • Community Connection – Vol. 60, No. 25

    New Year’s Resolutions

    I love getting to set New Year’s Resolutions. They give me some joy in the possibilities of good things to come in the next year. Will I achieve all of my resolutions? No. But will some good things happen because of my attempts towards these resolutions? Absolutely! For example, this past year I set a goal to read two books a month. As of writing this I’m only at 22 books. Just because I didn’t reach my goal of 24 doesn’t mean those 22 books were a waste. I count that as a win!

    So what resolutions are you setting for yourself this year? I have a suggestion: set a resolution that helps you “seek the good of our community for the glory of God.” That’s the last half of our mission statement. What is a resolution you could set for 2021 that involves you doing good for your community that brings glory to God? We have a lot of opportunities that you could volunteer here at church: providing food for Loaves and Fishes once a month, serving as a part of our Mobile Market team, giving more financially towards benevolence, or serving at our International Community Food Pantry. And it doesn’t have to be something organized through the church. Find a ministry or organization that you are passionate about and volunteer for them. We want Fee Fee to be known as a place that cares about our community and that happens when we will get out in our community and love people for God’s glory. So, what is a resolution you can set for 2021 that will “seek the good of our community for the glory of God?”

  • Community Connection – Vol. 60, No. 24

    Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

    We have a big goal for our Lottie Moon Christmas Offering: $25,000. Why did we set such a high goal? Because we believe in the utmost importance of declaring the Gospel through all the earth and want to support the missionaries who are doing this work. All the money raised for Lottie Moon goes to support missionaries all over the world. Have you given yet? You can give in person on Sunday morning, online through the church website, or mail in your check.

    No Mobile Market on December 28

    St. Louis Area Foodbank is closed on Monday, December 28, so there will not be a Mobile Market on that day. However, we are going to continue to host Mobile Markets in 2021! Our January dates are January 11 and 25. If you would like to serve in this ministry, please contact Andrew (andrew@feefeebc.org).

    Wheels for the World Mission Trip, April 5-12, 2021

    Each year Wheels for the World works all over the globe to provide the gift of mobility to those in need while also sharing the Gospel love of Jesus with them. We have a team going from Fee Fee to serve in Mexico on one of these trips next April 5-12. If you are interested in serving on this trip you can get more info on the Joni and Friends website, or talk to Andrew (andrew@feefeebc.org).

  • Community Connection – Vol. 60, No. 22

    Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

    There are currently 3,535 missionaries serving in the world from the International Mission Board. We are so thankful for these men and women who are willing to faithfully follow the call of God to “go and make disciples of all nations.” A huge portion of their financial support comes from the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. As a church, we are setting a goal for ourselves of giving $25,000 towards this offering. Pray about what you and your family might be willing to give towards the Gospel being presented all over the world. Then bring your gifts in December marked for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering.

    Upcoming Mobile Market Dates

    We are planning to continue our Mobile Markets at least through the end of 2020.  Everyone – you, your friends, your neighbors – are welcome to come to the church on Mondays, November 30 or December 14, from 10:00 a.m. until noon (or whenever we run out of food). Simply drive up, pop your trunk, and have groceries put in your car.  St. Louis Area Foodbank is closed on Monday, December 28 so there will be no Mobile Market on that day.

  • Community Connection – Vol. 60, No. 21

    Backpack Ministry Restarting

    With Pattonville schools starting in-person learning we are restarting our Backpack Ministry. Drop your food donations off at the church to help provide weekend meals for some Pattonville students. Recommended donations are: cereal bars, oatmeal packs, Pop Tarts, granola bars, mini muffins, fruit cups, peanut butter, jelly, mac and cheese, cans of chicken or tuna, hearty soups, cheese crackers, peanut butter crackers, chili, meat sticks, applesauce, Rice-a-Roni, Spaghetti-Os or canned ravioli, canned pasta sauce and pasta noodles. Thank you for your willingness to give!

    Operation Christmas Child

    The Operation Christmas Child boxes will be available on Wednesday, October 21! Every year thousands of boxes filled with Christmas gifts are sent to children all over the world through Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child boxes. This is an opportunity to bless kids in need with presents and the Gospel. Make sure to pick up your box (or 2 or more), fill it, and bring it back by Wednesday, November 18. You can also support this effort by donating the $9.00 cost per box for shipping.

    Dominican Republic Mission Trip

    We are taking a team to serve in the Dominican Republic next summer, July 10-16! If you missed our informational meeting but are interested in serving on the trip contact Andrew (andrew@feefeebc.org) and he will get you all the details. Remember the application and deposit are due by Sunday, November 15.

    Upcoming Mobile Market Dates:

    November 2, 16, and 30

    December 14 and 28

  • Community Connection – Vol. 60, No. 20

    Outdoor Movie Night, October 16

    Join us for a free outdoor movie! On Friday, October 16 we will watch the new Disney movie The One and Only Ivan together in the church courtyard. Show up at 6:30 p.m. to get your spot and the movie will start at 7:00 p.m. Bring your own chairs, blankets, snacks, and drinks. You must reserve your spot ahead of time on the church website or by calling the church office.

     Dominican Republic Mission Trip Informational Meeting, October 18

    Unfortunately, due to COVID19 concerns, our mission trip to Dominican Republic got canceled this past summer. However, we are hopeful and excited about going back in the summer of 2021! There is an informational meeting for that trip on Sunday, October 18, at 3:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. If you feel led to be a part of this mission trip, join us at the meeting to find out more information.

    Operation Christmas Child Boxes

    The Operation Christmas Child boxes will be available on Wednesday, October 21. Every year thousands of boxes filled with Christmas gifts are sent to children all over the world through Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child boxes. This is an opportunity to bless kids in need with presents and the Gospel. Make sure to pick up your box (or 2 or more), fill it, and bring it back by Wednesday, November 18.  You can also support this effort by donating the $9 cost per box for shipping these.

  • Community Connection – Vol. 60, No. 19

    Blood Drive, October 1-2

    On Thursday and Friday, October 1-2 from 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. we will be hosting another blood drive. In order to comply with social distancing restrictions, all donations MUST be scheduled ahead of time. You can go to the Red Cross website (www.redcrossblood.org) and use the Sponsor Code “FeeFeeBaptistBridgeton” or search by zip code and date to find our drive. Then schedule your donation for a specific time one of those days. You can also call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to schedule your donation. The drive will be held in the Family Life Center. Everyone donating can drive around to the back of the church and park in the lot by the gym and enter through the gym doors. On the blood drive page on the church website you can find some helpful info about donating, including who can donate and how to donate. If you have any questions about any of this please contact Andrew (andrew@feefeebc.org).

     Church Workday, October 3

    Join us on Saturday, October 3 from 8:00 a.m. until noon to help us beautify our campus! Normally each spring we have a church workday however this year it got pushed back to the fall. We will be pulling weeds, laying out mulch, and general yard work, so bring a good set of work gloves. Unfortunately, we’re not offering coffee and donuts this year, but we will have a good time and make our campus beautiful!

    Mobile Markets Through December

    St. Louis Area Foodbank has realized that the food struggles, unfortunately, are not going away anytime soon.  In light of that they have scheduled Mobile Markets through the end of the year. Our upcoming Mobile Markets are the following dates (Mondays):

    October November December
    5 2 8
    19 16  14
    30

    We will distribute food from 10:00 a.m. until noon (or whenever we run out of food). Anyone is welcome to come and receive the free groceries in a contactless, drive-thru format. If you are interested in serving at a Mobile Market and you have never done so before, please contact Andrew (andrew@feefeebc.org) to get on the schedule.