Fee Fee Baptist Church

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  • Chi Alpha News – Vol. 63, No. 1

    Big Chill

    The Big Chill is returning on January 13-14 from 9:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.!! Our annual all-nighter is full of fun, which includes a worship concert, a trip to The Edge 618, dodgeball, video games, movies, 9-square, gaga ball, open gym time, and all the junk food and soda a teenager could want! So, make sure that your student does not miss out on one of our biggest events of the year. This is a perfect event to invite friends too as well. The Big Chill is $15/person plus students need to bring a snack and drink to share! We hope to see you all there!

    Family Nerf Games

    We are so excited to bring back Family Nerf Games on Friday, January 27 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. This event is totally FREE, but you will need to bring your own Nerf equipment (we will supply the ammo). No need to sign up either, just bring your family, and invite some friends too! We hope to see you there!

  • Chi Alpha News – Vol. 62, No. 25

    Big Chill 2023

    Woah…. how in the world did we end up here already? It feels like we just wrapped up DNOW. So now you’re trying to convince me that Big Chill 2023 is only days away— January 13 & 14 (you should sign you and your friends up btw)?! This has definitely been a whirlwind of a year! But who’s ready for some fun?!

    2022 Reflections & New Year

    Every year I’m reminded how great the God we serve is, and I see it daily in the lives of our students. This year has been filled with a lot of question marks – personally, for our youth group, and for the church as a whole. Each time I feel like we’re stuck, the life that radiates from our students reminds me we can, and will, move forward. For me, this has been a tough year navigating a lot of challenges, both personally, and with my wife Alaina, as we figure out what our future looks like as a young married couple. But when I feel down, the smiles and high fives from the kids help me realize everything is good. I always want the best for our youth, but this year, they taught me something: the value of quality time. We’ve taken the time to have more meaningful moments together, and we have seen growth not just in relationships, but in numbers too! We sit in the beginning phases of an interim period, and I’ve been worried about what the future of our church looks like. But when I show up on a Wednesday nights, I’m reminded the future of our church in the hearts of these students, and if I can pour everything God has given me into them, then our church will flourish, and our best days truly are ahead of us.

    This has been a weird year, and while I’m thankful for the challenges, lessons, and reminders it gave me, I’m also ready to move on to a better 2023. We’re ready for the challenges that lie ahead, and I know God will be there with us. I’m excited to see where Fee Fee goes this year! Happy New Year Fee Fee Family!

  • 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. 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. 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

  • Chi Alpha News – Vol. 61, No. 19

    Summer 2022 Mission Trip Announcement

    We are so excited to announce the location of our upcoming Summer 2022 Mission Trip to………Washington DC! The dates of the trip will be June 11-17, 2022, and we will again be partnering with Praying Pelican Missions. For more info on the trip, make sure you come to our Parent Info Meeting on Sunday, October 17 right after the 11:00 a.m. service. We hope you will join us!

    Youth & Family Trip to Eckert’s (Millstadt)

    On Saturday, October 16, we will be heading to Eckert’s Farm in Millstadt, Illinois for a great fall day of fun! We will get to the farm at 3:00 p.m. Feel free to either meet us there as a family, or you can meet us at church if you need a ride (we will leave church at 2:15 p.m.). The cost for the event is $10/person, which covers your admission to the farm and your dinner. While there, you can enjoy hayrides, the corn maze, the pumpkin canon, plus the bonfire we reserved! This event is open to the whole family, so we hope you will join us! Your student can sign your family up in the Rafters – the deadline to sign up is Wednesday, October 13. We hope to see you there!

  • Chi Alpha News – Vol. 61, No. 8

    Summer Blast

    Signups for Summer Blast are officially posted and up in The Rafters! Make sure you sign up soon because space is limited for this event. Summer Blast will take place June 4 & 5 and will cost $15/person. Make sure you invite your friends because they will not want to miss out on this amazing weekend! Here is a quick look at the schedule for that weekend:

     

    Friday Night (6:00 p.m. to10:00 p.m.) – Live Concert, yard games, outdoor movie, bonfires, hot dogs, & S’mores.

    Saturday Night (9 AM – 9 PM) – Adrenaline Zone, Aloha Mini Golf & Shaved Ice, video games, dodgeball, AND MORE!!!

    Summer Dates

    Chi Alpha Summers – Every Wednesday – June 2-August 11

    June 4-5 Summer Blast
    June 6 Graduation Sunday
    June 15 Movie Night at FFBC
    June 26-July 2 Minneapolis Mission Trip
    July 9 Church Mini Golf Night
    July 23-25 DNOW
    July 26-30 Serve for VBS
    August 7 Paintball
    August 22 Youth & Family BBQ

  • 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!

  • Chi Alpha News – Vol. 61, No. 2

    Marco Polo Groups Starting Up!

    As you have probably already heard, our church is going through a series called Grounded, and we as a church are reading through the New Testament together to start off the new year. Along with that, we have launched virtual Transformation Groups through the Marco Polo app. Well, who says the adults should have all the fun! The youth students are now starting back up in person so we will be joining in with the Marco Polo groups at the beginning of February and finishing out the reading plan along with the rest of the church. Sign ups are happening now for groups, so make sure your student is on the list!