2-26-17
3-5-17
Sunday Bible Study Attendance
Small Group Attendance
Total Bible Study Attendance
247
35
282
249
48
297
Worship Attendance: 9:00 AM
11:00 AM
219
153
195
129
50
38
0
$13,670.61
$2,829.50
45
38
26
0
$21,943.25
Weekly Summary
AWANA Clubs
WOW Bible Studies
Nursing Home Ministry
Additions
Offering
E-Giving (2/23-2/27)
Wednesday Night Supper Menus
March 22
Roast Beef
Mashed Potatoes
5 way veggies
Salad Bar
Dessert
March 29
Ham
Sweet Potatoes
Salad Bar
Pudding Delight
Sympathy
Easter Schedule
Our love through Christian sympathy
is extended to
… Joe (Sharon) Copeland, in the
loss of his sister, Marcella Salts, on
February 12.
… Terry (Don) Jack in the loss of
her father, Dave Blazer, on March 1.
April 16
8:00 a.m. Traditional Service
9:00 a.m. Breakfast
9:45 a.m. Bible Study
11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship
Business Meeting
Fee Fee Baptist Church Vision:
Intentionally reaching our community by living a lifestyle committed to
Christ
Sunday, March 19
9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship - The Lord’s
Supper
9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time
10:00 a.m. Youth Connect
10:00 a.m. Preschool/Children/Preteen
Worship & Activities
10:10 a.m. Bible Study
11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship
12:30 p.m. Ukraine Mission Trip Meeting
4:00 p.m. Children’s Committee
5:00 p.m. WOW Bible Study
Monday, March 20
9:00 a.m. Gym Walking
9:30 a.m. Sewing Group
6:30 p.m. Choir Practice
7:00 p.m. Pick-Up Basketball
Tuesday, March 21
7:00 a.m. Meals on Wheels
11:45 a.m. May Clermont WOM
6:30 p.m. ESL Classes
Socials Committee
Wednesday, March 22
9:00 a.m. Gym Walking
5:00 p.m. Family Dinner
6:00 p.m. Bible Study
6:15 p.m. WOW Bible Studies
AWANA
Youth Small Groups
7:00 p.m. Business Meeting
7:30 p.m. Worship Team Rehearsal
Thursday, March 23
6:30 p.m. ESL Classes
Friday, March 24
9:00 a.m. Gym Walking
Saturday, March 25
Sunday, March 26
9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship
9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time
10:00 a.m. Youth Connect
10:00 a.m. Preschool/Children/Preteen
Worship & Activities
10:10 a.m. Bible Study
11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship
12:30 p.m. I Am A Church Member Class
5:00 p.m. WOW Bible Study
Precepts Bible Study
Monday, March 27
9:00 a.m. Gym Walking
11am-9:00pm Bandana’s Fund Raiser
6:30 p.m. Choir Practice
7:00 p.m. Pick-Up Basketball
Tuesday, March 28
7:00 a.m. Meals on Wheels
9:00 a.m. Spirit Lifters
10:00 a.m. Prime Time to Art Museum &
Spaghetti Factory
6:30 p.m. ESL Classes
Wednesday, March 29
9:00 a.m. Gym Walking
5:00 p.m. Family Dinner
6:00 p.m. Bible Study
6:15 p.m. WOW Bible Studies
AWANA
Youth Small Groups
7:30 p.m. Worship Team Rehearsal
Thursday, March 30
6:30 p.m. ESL Classes
Friday,March 31
9:00 a.m. Gym Walking
Saturday,April 1
8:30 a.m. Bosnian Food Pantry
Vol. 57, No. 6
Church Office
Staff
SENIOR PASTOR ....... Dr. Randall L. Fullerton
MINISTER TO STUDENTS & OUTREACH .........
................................... Rev. Andrew Yakel
DIRECTOR OF SENIOR ADULT & BIBLE STUDY
.....................................................Ms. Gloria Fox
DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN & FAMILY
MINISTRIES ..................... Mrs. Kathy Scott
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC ......... Mrs. Ronna Paden
PRAISE AND WORSHIP LEADER ......................
......................................Ms. Sarah Turner
PASTOR'S SECRETARY/OFFICE MANAGER ......
...............................................Janet Wiley
FINANCIAL OFFICER .......................................
.................................... Steve Middendorf
RECEPTIONIST/EDUCATION SECRETARY ........
............................................ Ruth Thoma
OFFICE ASSISTANT / IT ADMINISTRATOR ……….
.................................................. Vance Stewart
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FAX ♦ (314) 739-1302
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Ministry
Opportunities
March 13, 2017
THE FORERUNNER
FEE FEE BAPTIST CHURCH
TO
KNOW
CHRIST
AND MAKE
HIM
KNOWN
A Word From The Pastor
J
esus was reclining at the table
landscaping has been done and will
with Simon, the leper, who had
be finished after the installation of
recently been healed by Jesus. An
the sign. We hope to have the sign
unknown woman snuck in behind
up and running by the first of
him and poured one of the most
April. It will be a pleasing addition
expensive perfumes at that time
to the corner of our property and
over his head to anoint
give us a great way to
“I assure you:
him. As the smell
advertise our ministry
permeated the room His wherever the gospel activities to the
is proclaimed in the
disciples immediately
neighborhood. Thank
recognized the odor and whole world, what
you so much for all who
this woman has
the cost. They begin to
made this possible.
complain about why that done will also be
Easter is right around the
told in memory of
perfume had not been
corner. Now is the time
given to them to sell so
her.”
to be inviting your
they could use the money
Mark 14:9
friends and family to
for the ministry. Jesus
join us as we celebrate
immediately said that this
the resurrection of the Lord. God
small insignificant act of worship
has blessed us in many ways as a
that this woman had done was a
church family and we need to
great blessing to Him. Her act of
share those blessings by inviting
unselfishness and love for Jesus
our friends and neighbors to come
was not only recognized by Christ,
and learn more about how God can
but Jesus said it would be
and will help them live a more
remembered throughout the ages.
productive and happy life. There is
God sees and remembers all acts of
a tremendous amount of joy in
obedience and worship to Him. A
following Jesus Christ. The life of
sacrifice made on behalf of Christ
a Christian is not always easy but it
or the kingdom does not go
is worth it because of the eternity
unnoticed by our Father in Heaven.
that lies ahead. Jesus gives us a lot
What might seem small and
of joy along the way and He also
insignificant to others, is a great
provides a peace in our heart that
concern to our Heavenly Father.
nothing in this world can give us.
This woman gave a great sacrifice
Look for an opportunity to do
and expense, she also risked being
small, insignificant things for Him
punished as an uninvited guest.
today. Maybe it is a kind word,
Christ asked us to go wherever His
opening a door for someone, or
Holy Spirit leads us and to do
treating someone nice who doesn't
whatever is required. Maybe God
deserve it. God notices all of these
is calling you to do small
acts of kindness and love, and so
insignificant things for Him that
do the people around us. Be a
will last for eternity. Respond to
positive influence for Christ today.
the call today.
See you in church,
It will not be long until our new
Brother Randy
LED sign is installed. Some of the
Prime Time
Gloria Fox, Director of Senior Adults & Bible Study
March is our month of culture. First, a play and then the St. Louis Art
Museum. On Tuesday, March 28, we will leave the church at 9:30 a.m. and
head for the Art Museum. The Art Museum is free. There is a special
exhibit, however, on Degas, Impressionism, and the Paris Millinery Trade.
The cost for this is $13. You are free to choose what you would like to see.
After viewing, we will head downtown for lunch at the Old Spaghetti
Factory. You won’t want to miss this day of culture and carbohydrates!
April, of course, means Easter. Please invite your friends and family to join
us for the celebration on Easter Sunday. There will be a free breakfast
served at 9:00 a.m. The Easter schedule is listed elsewhere in the
Forerunner.
We have a great group signed up for the Kansas City trip April 11-13. We
still have room for a few more. Cost is approximately $175/person based on
double occupancy of the hotel room. This includes all transportation and
admissions. We will be visiting the Pompeii exhibit at Union Station, the
Steamship Arabia, the World War I Museum and either the Truman Library
or Truman House. There will be a night bus tour of the lighted fountains.
Breakfast is included with the hotel but you will be responsible for your
other meals. Please see me immediately if you would still like to go.
As we enter this Easter season, please share the joy and love of Jesus with
your friends and neighbors. Invite them to church. It might make an eternal
difference in their lives.
Bible Study Corner
So many good things are happening in Bible Study. We have two topical
studies, Does God Exist and Not a Fan, small groups, transformation
groups, women’s Bible studies and a place for everyone in traditional Bible
study classes. I hope you will join us and invite someone to come with you.
Why is it important to study the Bible? God’s Word is able to teach us the
truth, bless our lives, give us victory, cause us to grow, provide us with the
power we need to live and follow Jesus, and guide us when we don’t know
what to do. Come study with us!
This week’s command is to keep your word from Matthew 5:33-37.
Keeping your word is the essence of integrity. Why? Because keeping your
word is required for trust, influence and impact. Keeping our word can
sometimes be difficult, expensive and inconvenient, but the cost of not
doing so is even more expensive. It is displeasing to God.
Back Pack Ministry
We are in need of canned chicken. Thank you for your continued support of
this ministry. Hungry kids thank you for expressing your love to them each
week!
May Clermont Women On Mission
The May Clermont WOM would like to invite women and their husbands to
a Pot Luck lunch on March 21 at 11:45 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall, to hear
Brother Randy talk about his January trip to Ukraine.
Chi Alpha News
Music Musings
Ronna Paden, Director of Music
Gift and Power of Song
Songs have a way of getting into our heads and not letting go. Hearing
certain songs may prompt us to bring to mind places and people in our past.
The spoken word is wonderful, but words coupled with a tune sticks with
us. Think about the following great hymns and the scripture that inspired
them.
Amazing Grace
(John 9:25) “He answered and said, whether he be a sinner or no, I know
not: one thing I know, that whereas I was blind, now I see.”
Great is Thy Faithfulness
(Genesis 8:22) “While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold
and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease.”
(Lamentations 3:22-23) “It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not
consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every
morning: great is thy faithfulness.”
I Know Whom I Have Believed
(2 Timothy 1:12) “For the which cause, I also suffer these
things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed,
and am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I have committed unto
Him against that day.”
Scripture talks about songs that were sung by God's people on a number of
occasions. Moses' sister Miriam sings a song of praise when God leads the
Israelites across the Red Sea. Hannah sings her prayer as she gives her son
Samuel to the Lord for service in the tabernacle. Mary sings a song when
she hears from the angel that she is to have a child. There are others, too,
such as Deborah and Simeon. And we can't forget David, one of the great
singers of the Bible. All of these men and women knew that at times of
great joy or sadness they could sometimes express themselves most fully in
a song.
Don't Forget.....
The opportunity is yours to join our Easter choir that will be singing in the
traditional service on Easter morning. We are rehearsing this music for the
first 30 minutes of our regular choir rehearsal time on Mondays at 6:30 p.m.
You may not be available to sing every Sunday, but could make a short
term commitment to sing in our Easter choir. You are most welcome to
join us.
I Am a Church Member
You are probably wondering who should attend this class. The answer is
EVERYONE. This is not just a class for new Christians. It is a class for all
of us to find out what is required of us as a member of Fee Fee Baptist
Church. A sign-up sheet is posted by the choir room. On Sunday, March 26,
immediately following the 11:00 a.m. service, we will go down to the dining room for a free lunch and Pastor will teach us what is required of a
church member. You won’t want to miss this seminar. Childcare will be
provided if you indicate you need it.
Andrew Yakel, Minister to Students & Outreach
DNOW – April 7-9
DNOW is a weekend for all 7th -12th graders to focus on growing your
relationship with Christ and having fun! All weekend long we will be
seeing how to live “Fearless” lives by conquering the fears that hold us
back! We will play games, take part in incredible worship and teaching
times, stay in host homes, and have a blast with the DNow Pics Game! You
can sign up by turning in a registration form and $10 deposit to Andrew or
the church office. You can also sign up online at dnow.feefeebc.org. The
full cost is only $35. The deadline to sign up is Sunday, March 26. Invite
your friends to this life changing weekend!
Church family, there are some ways you can support the youth at DNOW.
You can give money to support youth for the weekend. You can provide
food for the youth for the weekend. Most importantly, you can pray for our
students! Contact me if you would like to help support DNOW!
Bandanas Fundraiser – March 27
Wanna eat some great barbecue AND help the youth go on their mission
trip? Then join us on Monday, March 27, at Bandanas! Pick up a flyer from
the church (or print one from the Downloads section of our website) and
take it with you when you go to eat at the Bandanas in Maryland Heights
(12222 Dorsett Rd) for lunch or dinner, dine in or carry out. A portion of
what you spend will go toward the youth going on the World Changers mission trip to Savannah this summer. You MUST bring a flyer with you for it
to support the Fee Fee youth. Make sure to grab a flyer for you and some
extras to give to your friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers!
Will Work for Ukraine
Need some work done around your house? Need yard work done? Need a
babysitter? Then hire one of the people going on the Ukraine Mission Trip!
The people going to serve in Ukraine this summer would love to work for
you to raise money for their trip. You can find a list of their names and
numbers on the “Classified” bulletin board in the parlor at the church.
Upcoming Dates:
April 22 – Shred Truck Fundraiser
Family Front
Kathy Scott, Director of Children & Family Ministries
Thank you to the Fee Fee folks who stepped up to help with the Livewire
Bible study class on Sundays. God honored our prayers!
North America Missions emphasis is upon us. Thanks to our WMU ladies
who support missions by promoting the prayer times and mission offerings.
We had a great speaker May 1, for week of prayer. Matt Swaringim talked
about the church plant in our area that benefits from the Annie Armstrong
Easter Offering, and what God is doing among them. Our offering goal for
the Annie Armstrong Easter offering is $7,500.00 to support those
missionaries serving in North America. The offering ingathering will be
April 9.
Easter is an exciting day to celebrate as Christians. Find someone you can
bring that day to join us in worship April 16.
Partnering with you to help our kids and families KNOW CHRIST AND
MAKE HIM KNOWN.