Fee Fee Baptist Church

Tag: Prime Time events

  • Prime Time – Vol. 62, No. 16

    How to Respond to Panhandlers

    We are currently seeing more panhandlers come to our parking lot after our services on Sunday morning. The church has a protocol for handling benevolence cases. Please do not give a person money. Instead tell them that we have emergency bags of food in the Welcome Center if they are hungry and point them to the door. The deacon of the week will be in the coffee café to assist them. You can also tell them that they can come back on Monday to the church and a minister will talk to them and see how we can help with their needs.

    Historic Church Tour

    On Monday, September 12 we will leave Fee Fee at 10:00 a.m. go to Holy Family Catholic Church in Cahokia for a tour. This is the oldest Catholic Church west of the Alleghenies. It was established in 1699 and has served that community since then, continuing to celebrate mass on a regular basis. This log cabin church will provide us a great tour. Then we will have lunch at Chava’s Mexican Restaurant by Soulard in honor of former pastor, Randy Fullerton. This is he and Mary Louise’s favorite St. Louis restaurant.

    Movie and Lunch

    On Wednesday, September 28 we will end the month with lunch and a movie in the church’s dining room. We will watch The Insanity of God movie which is the true story of missionaries Nik and Ruth Ripken.  They journey into the depths of the persecuted church to ask the question, “Is Jesus worth it?”  Lunch will include a sandwich, drink, and dessert for $7.

    Don’t forget to sign up in the Connection Center for all Prime Time events!

    The summer is winding down quickly, and most kids are returning to school. Are you still building your life on Jesus and pursuing the good of the community? It is our mission!

  • Prime Time – Vol. 62, No. 15

    I have just returned from “The Big Southwest Monkey Bus Tour,” as my grandkids named it. I spent three weeks in an RV with 3 adults, an 11-year-old girl, a 7-year-old boy and 2 dogs. I can hear some of you groaning and wondering what I was thinking! I was thinking that I needed to thank God for the absolute, breathtaking beauty of His creation and the opportunity to share these moments with my family!

    While we were traveling, I worked quite a lot on Adult VBS and wanted to make sure to extend a personal invitation to attend. We are going to look at a familiar Jesus and some familiar Bible accounts from a Jewish cultural perspective. If you love Jesus now, you will walk away with a richer understanding and love of who He is, why He came, and His love for us.

    We will see how Jesus did not come to turn the world upside down but rather right side up! We will understand exactly what it means when it says that the Messiah will have healing in His wings. We might not exactly understand what that means but the woman who had bled twelve years got it and believed it, and we will finally understand that cultural idiom. I can’t wait to help you see the richness of scripture from a Jewish perspective.

    Join me August 22-25, from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Bring your Bible, notebooks and pens, and your anticipation of studying scripture. Not only that, but we will have some good music and singing led by Ronna. And of course, there are always those wonderful snacks. Come on out for our annual Adult VBS and bring some friends, too. Adults of all ages (not just Prime Timers) are welcome!

  • Prime Time – Vol. 62, No. 14

    I wish all of you could be experiencing the beauty of God’s amazing creation with me as my family and I travel through the southeast. I cannot believe He spoke such beauty into existence and lets us dwell in His glorious creation.

    Don’t forget to sign up for the Science Center OmniMax trip on Thursday, August 4. We will watch a film on Ireland and then go to lunch at The Fountain on Locust. Who will try dill pickle soup with me? You can wash it down with some ice cream. The bus will leave church at 10:00 a.m.

    Again, I want to remind you to take care of yourself during this worldwide record-breaking heat. Drink A LOT of water, stay in air conditioning whenever possible, and come to church on Sunday!!

  • Prime Time – Vol. 62, No. 13

    Wow, is it ever hot outside! I’m praying for all of you during this super hot weather. Please take care of yourself by staying inside in the air conditioning and keeping hydrated when you must be outside. It’s early July so I don’t expect the heat to go away anytime soon.

    We already have a change to our first activity in August. We will go to the OmniMax theater on Thursday, August 4 to see the video entitled Ireland. The cost of the ticket is approximately $10.  If we have enough sign up to go, we might be able to get a slightly cheaper group rate. The bus will leave church at 10:00 a.m. and we will go to the 11:00 a.m. showing. Lunch will be at the Fountain on Locust.

    Adult VBS will begin on Monday, August 22 and run through Thursday, August 25. We will be looking at the life and teachings of Jesus through a first century Middle Eastern lens, which will add much richness to our understanding of scripture. Our study will begin each day at 9:00 a.m. and end at 11:30 a.m. with a break for snacks and fellowship. Hope you can come!

    Find a unique way to love God and love others through the month of July!

  • Prime Time – Vol. 62, No. 12

    Summer is speeding by. Hope you are enjoying vacations, BBQ, and friend and family get-togethers.

    We are not planning any activities in July but have a full schedule for the rest of the year! Here are some dates to add to your calendar:

    Wednesday, August 3 OmniMax theater with lunch at the Fountain on Locust.
    Monday-Thursday

    August 22-25

    		Adult VBS –  9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
    Monday, September 12 Tour of the log cabin church, Holy Family Catholic Church in Cahokia. Lunch destination TBA.
    Wednesday, September 28 Lunch and movie, The Insanity of God.
    Saturday, October 15 Storytellers at the JCCA presented by the St. Louis County Library.
    Friday, October 28 Money Museum and lunch at Crown Candy.
    November – Date TBD Presentation by the Missouri Baptist Foundation for senior adults.
    Thursday, December 1 Big Joel’s Safari Winter Wonderland. Bring your family!
    Monday, December 19 Our Lady of the Snows Christmas display and dinner.

     

    Put these dates on your calendar and invite others to come with you! A personal invitation is a very effective way of connecting others to our church.

  • Prime Time – Vol. 62, No. 11

    Don’t forget to sign up in the Connection Center for Josephine’s Tea Room in Godfrey, Illinois.  We will leave church at 10:00 a.m., eat lunch, and then do a little shopping. Gentlemen are welcome to come and hold our bags!  Lunch will be approximately $12-$17, plus an additional $3 per person for the gas for the bus. Hope to see you on Monday, June 27.

    The Prime Time council meets next week to plan the next quarter. If you have ideas or would like to serve on this advisory council, please let me know. We always welcome new ideas and new faces.

    We are not planning any activities for the month of July but will start fun activities again in August. Adult VBS will be in August, and I will let you know the dates in the next Forerunner. As always, this is an excellent way to continue to build our lives on Jesus. Stay cool and keep on serving!

  • Prime Time – Vol. 62, No. 10

    I hope you can join us on Thursday, June 9, at 10:00 a.m. to go to the Heritage Museum in St. Charles. They are featuring a brand new exhibit called, “The American Revolutionary War in the West.” The exhibit focuses on the war in the west which is almost always completely ignored. We will then have lunch at Lewis and Clark’s on Main Street St. Charles. The exhibit is totally free, just bring money for lunch. Hope to see you there.

    There has been a date change for Josephine’s Tearoom and Gift Shop in Godfrey, IL. We are now going on Monday, June 27, when I am actually in town! Sorry for the confusion. After a great lunch we can visit the main gift shop that features everything you could possibly want, and then 2 more shops – one of which is all sales items. The tearoom features soups, salads, and sandwiches and of course desserts! The bus will leave at 10:00 a.m.

    We are taking the month of July off but will resume our regular twice-a-month fun in August which will include four days of Adult VBS. Dates will be announced in the next Forerunner.

    A big thank you to all who attended, served, set-up, and provided the night’s entertainment for the Annual Legacy Banquet. It just keeps getting better and better each year!

  • Prime Time – Vol. 62, No. 9

    I just got back from a lovely luncheon at the Oakland House. What a beautiful day to visit a beautiful old house in the Affton area. It seems like time is starting to pass quickly now that spring is here and Easter is over. But we have a lot of places to go this spring and early summer. I hope you will consider joining us for these trips.

    Don’t forget to sign up for Warm Springs Ranch trip on Monday, May 9. The bus leaves at 9:30 a.m. We will eat lunch and then go to visit the Clydesdales. And I think there will be some young ponies there as well! The cost of the tour is $16.00 and transportation is $5.00. You will also have to buy your lunch and might want to bring a snack for the bus. We will not be back until 6:00 p.m., at the earliest.

    All are invited to attend the Legacy Banquet on Saturday, May 14 at 6:00 p.m. and don’t forget to invite some friends in the church who do not normally attend our activities. Guests are also welcome. The Banquet will be held in the Dining Room, and the cost for this great evening is only $12.00; you will pay at the door. Signups end on May 8, so we can get the proper amount of food. If your name is on the list on May 8, you will be expected to pay even if you can’t attend because we will already have ordered food. Dress is casual.

    Our June activities are the Heritage Museum in St. Charles on Thursday, June 9 at 10:00 a.m. Lunch will be at Lewis and Clark’s. And you are invited to celebrate my birthday with me on Friday, June 24, at Josephine’s Tea Room in Godfrey, Ill. Mark your calendars for these upcoming events and don’t forget to sign up! See you in church Sunday!

  • Prime Time – Vol. 62, No. 8

    Thanks to all who contributed toys and candy, dyed eggs, and assembled Easter baskets for the children of Loaves and Fishes. They were beautiful and each contained a small New Testament and a chocolate cross. Those who helped want to make this an annual event. What a sweet way to bless the children in our community.

    Don’t forget to get bring a check for $22/person for Oakland House. The bus will leave the church at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 26. We will tour the house at 11:00 a.m. and eat lunch at noon. The Oakland House is amazing and I’m sure it will be a great day.

    We have two really great events coming up in May. On Monday, May 9 we will go to see the Clydesdales at Warm Springs Ranch with lunch TBA. The cost of the tour is $16 plus you will need money for your lunch and $3 for the bus. This is an all-day trip and we will be leaving at 9:00 a.m.

    I’m hoping you are planning to come to the Legacy Banquet on Saturday, May 14 at 6:00 p.m. The cost is $12 per person. Our guest speaker will be our own Dr. Lowell Donnelley. The entertainment will be amazing!  I have heard that we will be having guest appearances from Johnny Cash, Linda Ronstadt, and several other big names from the 50s, 60s and 70s. You are invited to join us for this fun evening whether you consider yourself a Prime Timer or not. I would love to see some multigenerational fellowship around our tables. Would you come if I promised you a Freddy’s ice cream sandwich for dessert? I know that would get me moving! Hope to see you all there!

    Hope you all enjoyed celebrating Resurrection Sunday. See you at our Family Connection Sunday on April 24 as we hear some encouraging words from Dr. Richard Ross.

  • Prime Time – Vol. 62, No. 7

    Easter is right around the corner. When is the last time you dyed Easter eggs? Well, do I have an opportunity for you! On Tuesday, April 12, we will have lunch and then dye eggs and make 20 Easter Baskets for the children at Loaves and Fishes. We need your help to not only put them together but also to provide items to put in them. Easter candy, stuffed animals, small toys like Matchbox cars, Lego people, dolls, bubbles, small story books about Jesus or a small Bible – well, you get the idea!  Let’s bless some kids who are in a place in life where they might feel a little hopeless. Let’s share the hope with them!

    On Tuesday, April 26 we will go to Oakland House in Afton for a house tour and luncheon. The cost is $22. I do not have a departure time yet but will let you know. We must secure our reservations first. We also must pay at the time of making reservations. If you sign up, you will be paid for, but you must bring cash or a check to Fee Fee with you that day. In other words, if you sign up and have not cancelled by 4/15, you must pay whether you go or not, because the church will have already paid for you.

    I hope you are preparing your heart for Easter. Invite your family and neighbors if they do not have a church that they attend. Pastor Zach will have a clear Gospel message and maybe, just maybe, God is counting on you to bring that person to church that day to hear the very good news!