11-18-18 11-25-18 Vol. 58, No. 25 December 3, 2018 Weekly Summary Ministry Church Office Sunday Bible Study Attendance219 214 Opportunities Staff

Worship Attendance: 8:30 AM 154 147 Sunday, December 9 - 2nd Sunday of Advent INTERIM ASSOCIATE PASTOR ...... THE FORERUNNER Lottie Moon Ingathering ...... Rev. Andrew Yakel 11:00 AM 108 121 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship - Called DIRECTOR OF SENIOR ADULT & BIBLE STUDY Business Meeting ...... Ms. Gloria Fox AWANA Clubs - 66 9:45 a.m. Bible Study 10:45 a.m. Kidzone DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN & FAMILY FEE FEE BAPTIST CHURCH WOW Bible Studies 18 16 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship - Called MINISTRIES ...... Mrs. Kathy Scott Business Meeting DIRECTOR OF MUSIC ...... Mrs. Ronna Paden TO KNOW CHRIST AND MAKE HIM KNOWN Additions 0 0 3:00 p.m. Rehearsal PRAISE AND WORSHIP LEADER...... Angel Tree Rehearsal Offering $9,191.25 $8,031.64 ...... Ms. Sarah Turner 5:00 p.m. Beyond Ashes Grief Group INTERIM YOUTH DIRECTOR ...... A Word From Andrew E-Giving (10/26 - 11/16) $20,635.00 Monday, December 10 ...... Mr. Kyle Baldwin 9:00 a.m. Gym Walking PASTOR'S/MUSIC SECRETARY ...... Janet Wiley 6:30 p.m. Tree Rehearsal e have finally made it to my 6:00 p.m. we will have a FINANCIAL OFFICER ...... Steve Middendorf 7:00 p.m. Pick-Up Basketball favorite time of the year: Candlelight Service. Then the Wednesday Night Supper Menus Tuesday, December 11 RECEPTIONIST/EDUCATION SECRETARY ...... W Get dinner information at www.feefeebc.org/wednesday-dinners 7:00 a.m. Meals on Wheels ...... Ruth Thoma Christmas!!! We’ve already had deacons will host a Christmas 10:00 a.m. Spirit Lifters NH Visits OFFICE ASSISTANT / IT ADMINISTRATOR ...... snow and cold. is morning service in the chapel at December 12 December 19 6:30 p.m. ESL Classes ...... Vance Stewart Wednesday, December 12 playing in all the stores. Christmas 9:00 a.m. Anyone is welcome to Chicken Cook’s Choice 9:00 a.m. Gym Walking OFFICE ♦ (314) 739-1525 decorations are hung. There is joy either of these unique Christmas Scalloped Potatoes 5:00 p.m. Family Dinner FAX ♦ (314) 739-1302 in the air. All because of a little celebrations. The church offices 6:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study www.feefeebc.org Green Beans Beyond Ashes Grief Group baby born 2,000 years ago. But will be closed half a day on Salad Bar 6:15 p.m. Men’s Bible Study this was no ordinary baby. This December 24 and all day on AWANA THE FORERUNNER is published Cake was a unique baby. When most December 25. Youth Small Groups Bi-weekly, by 7:00 p.m. Personnel Committee babies are born they are given FEE FEE BAPTIST CHURCH Obviously the biggest way we at Tree Dress Rehearsal three names: first, middle, and last. 11330 St. Charles Rock Road Fee Fee celebrate Christmas is our Thank You A Word from Andrew Thursday, December 13 The baby that we celebrate at ...Continued from front 6:30 p.m. ESL Classes Bridgeton, MO 63044-2792 Singing ! The first A Thank You note received from Metro Baptist Volleyball League Christmas was given MANY One other special event that is performance of the tree will be on Carl & Donna Schaffner has been Friday, December 14 Periodicals Postage rates paid at names throughout the Bible. Each posted on the bulletin board in the happening this month is that Janet 9:00 a.m. Gym Walking Hazelwood, MO 63042-9998 Friday, December 14, at 7:00 p.m. Sunday of this Christmas season Wiley, who has served as our Pastor 7:00 p.m. The Singing Tree Then on Saturday, December 15, hallway to the Cornerstone Café. Saturday, December 15 USPS 016957 we are going to be talking about a and Music Secretary for 18 years, is 7:30 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfast we’ve got performances at 3:00 POSTMASTER: different name given to the baby in retiring! We are excited for her but 3/6:00 p.m. The Singing Tree and 6:00 p.m. The final performance Sympathy Sunday, December 16 Send address changes to: the manger and what the will be on Sunday, December 16, incredibly sad to see her go. She has 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Our love through Christian sympathy THE FORERUNNER significance is behind that name. at 3:00 p.m. not just served wonderfully as an 9:45 a.m. Bible Study Fee Fee Baptist Church is extended to 10:45 a.m. KidsZone Hope you can join us each week as employee of the church but has 11330 St. Charles Rock Road …Carl (Donna) Schaffner in the 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship we ask, “What Child is This?” Church, I’ve got two questions for been a faithful, committed member 3:00 p.m. The Singing Tree Bridgeton, MO 63044-2792 you. First, which performance are death of his father, Wilroy In four short weeks there is no way all of those years. Janet is going to Monday, December 17 you coming to? Second, who are Schaffner, on November 17. 9:00 a.m. Gym Walking we could cover all the names in the be recognized in both services on you bringing with you? We do the ...the family and friends of Elsie 9:30 a.m. Sewing Group Bible for the Christmas baby. We Sunday, December 9. We will have 7:00 p.m. Pick-Up Basketball Singing Tree so that the Gospel “Marie” Grubbs who passed away Tuesday, December 18 have created a Bible reading plan baskets out that Sunday if you message of Christmas can be November 24. 7:00 a.m. Meals on Wheels for this month where each day you would like to bring a card or gift to 9:00 a.m. Spirit Lifters clearly proclaimed to those who will read a different name in the say thank you. Please pray for Janet 11:30 a.m. May Clermont WOM are near and far from Jesus. So 2:00 p.m. Prime Time Council

PERIODICAL Bible for Jesus. The week of Singing Christmas Tree as she steps into this new exciting who are you inviting to come with 4:00 p.m. Loaves & Fishes Ministry December 3-9 we are reading: chapter of her life. 6:30 p.m. ESL Classes you that needs to hear the Gospel Performances John 8:12, John 11:25, John 1:9, Wednesday, December 19 this Christmas? Maybe it’s a December 14 - 7:00 pm Andrew Yakel 9:00 a.m. Gym Walking John 1:4-5, John 14:6, Philippians coworker or neighbor. Maybe it’s a December 15 - 3:00 & 6:00 pm Interim Associate Pastor 5:00 p.m. Family Dinner 2:5-11, and John 6:68. I hope 5:45 p.m. Missions Committee family member or an old friend. December 16 - 3:00 pm 6:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study you’ll follow along with us each Maybe it’s the waiter at the Beyond Ashes Grief Group day to discover more and more Invite your friends, family, and 6:15 p.m. Youth Small Groups restaurant or your mailman. There about the gift this child was to us.

8:00 p.m. Worship Team Rehearsal are lots of people who need to anyone else you talk to! What a Thursday, December 20 wonderful way to share the story of Friday, December 21 I’m sure for many of you experience the hope and joy of the the birth of our Lord and Savior 9:00 a.m. Gym Walking Christmas time also involves some Christmas season. We just have to Jesus Christ. 1:00 p.m. Prime Time Game Time shifts in your normal schedules. be willing to share it! Saturday, December 22 That’s true for the church as well. Continued on back... Fee Fee Baptist Church Vision: All Sunday mornings will be Intentionally reaching our community by living a lifestyle committed to regular services; however, on Christ Christmas Eve, December 24, at Prime Time Chi Alpha News Music Musings Gloria Fox, Director of Senior Adults & Bible Study Kyle Baldwin, Interim Youth Director Ronna Paden, Director of Music It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! I am praying for each of you as Youth Christmas Party “Singing Tree” Update we enter this season of celebration of the birth of our Savior that you will On Wednesday, December 19, we will be hosting our annual youth We found Baby Jesus! So thankful to have found a small sweet baby to fill have a healthy and wonderful time this Christmas with family and friends. Christmas party!! Come join us for a night of Christmas games, Christmas this role. Also remember, I do have a “Pray for Snow” sweatshirt and I will be music, Christmas cookies, ugly Christmas sweaters…SO MUCH wearing it! CHRISTMAS!!! This will take place during our normal Bible study time The music is especially beautiful this year and our Christmas choir is stepping up to the challenge of singing it with the skills and heart-felt Here is a preview of our activities for the first quarter of 2019. Details will from 6-7:30! Don’t be a Grinch, be there! delivery it demands. be given as we get closer to the dates but you can mark your calendars. BIG CHILL!!!  Tuesday, January 8, 11:30 a.m. - Lunch and a movie in the Rafters It’s finally here!! The Big Chill is coming your way December 28-29 from We still need some greeters, ushers and parking attendants. Please contact  Thursday, January 24, 10:00 a.m. - History Museum and Zia’s 9:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m. Our annual all-night lock-in event will consist of a trip Janet Wiley or Laura Kracht if you would be able to serve in any of these  Thursday. February 14, 10:30 a.m. - Soup and a storyteller in the to Sports Fusion, tournaments, games, food, movies, and NO SLEEP! The capacities. event will cost $5 PLUS you need to bring a snack and a 2 liter to share. So Rafters Can't Stop Thinking About Trees!  Tuesday, February 26, 10:00 a.m. - Omnimax and Bloom Café start taking your naps now to prepare, I know I will be!! For the Christian, the symbolic meaning of the Christmas tree is associated  Thursday, March 14, 10:00 a.m. - Soldier’s Memorial and Pappy’s Ember with the birth and resurrection of Christ. There are many theories about how  Friday, March 22, 7:30 p.m. - “My 3 Angels” Florissant Civic Center On Wednesday, January 2, Ember is returning! From 6-9:00 p.m., we will exactly the tree got this connection to Christianity. One theory is from and Culver’s enjoy a night of food, worship, a guest speaker, small groups, and, of St. Boniface, an eighth century Christian missionary. He cited how the course, games! This is a great opportunity to kick off the new semester and wood of the fir was a wood of peace and how the evergreen was a symbol center your heart on Christ as we get ready to enter back into our mission of everlasting life - something Christ promises to all people. St. Boniface Bible Study Corner fields at school. Come and join us! also observed how the fir pointed to heaven, and deemed it the tree of the New topical studies will begin in January. Stay tuned for details. Christ child. Decorations, especially lights upon the tree, were symbolic of every soul saved by Christ. II Samuel will be the topic of Precepts beginning January 13 at 5:00 p.m. Family Front Christmas Tree Symbolism The Women of the Word (WOW) will study Beth Moore’s Daniel Kathy Scott, Director of Children & Family Ministries Evergreen Tree - Symbol of everlasting light and life beginning January 9 at 6:15 p.m. We are in the process of setting up a sensory room for children with disabilities that can be used by teachers during church activities or for Star - Star of Bethlehem Men’s Fraternity will resume Wednesday, January 9, at 6:15. Bell - Brings back the lost sheep into the fold parents to use with their children. Here are some items that we can use in This year we will be starting new small groups to connect people in Bible that room: exercise ball, sit-and-spin, individual trampoline, squishy balls Candle - Represents Jesus as a Divine light study and fellowship. If you would be interested in hosting a small group, and tubes, floor mats, colorful stuffed pillows (washable). If you have any Gift Bow - Symbolizes Christian commitment, bound by goodwill please let Gloria know. of these and can donate them, let me know. Thank you for your help in - Good Shepherd's Crook creating a quiet, creative place for our families. Wreath - Symbol of God's Eternal Love Transformation groups are continuing to form. Please let Gloria know if BEAUTIFUL “SINGING” ORNAMENTS - USED TO DECORATE you are interested in participating in one or if you already have a group Children’s Workers Needed! THE FEE FEE “SINGING TREE” together and she will provide you with direction. We have an immediate need for children’s workers. We need two more

workers in Worship care, we need one more helper in 3rd - 4th grade Backpack Ministry Sunday School, and we need one more adult helper for Awana Cubbies on Wednesday nights. Please contact me if you can provide this very needed The Backpack Ministry is in need of the following items: service to our kids and families.

 Week of December 2: tomato soup, cheese crackers, peanut butter Loaves and Fishes, Tuesday, December 18, 4:00-7:00 p.m. crackers Our church has accepted the challenge to have a group serve every 3rd  Week of December 9: individual cereal, canned spaghetti O’s, Tuesday of the month. Kids will have an opportunity to plan a meal and applesauce cups serve it to the needy in our area at Loaves and Fishes. Space is limited; we can probably only take 10 people max. However, there are other ways you GOAL: $20,000 - INGATHERING DECEMBER 9 If you have food items delivered to the church, please make sure they are can help: donate a food dish, paper goods, or sing! We will have a group labeled “Backpack Ministry”. Thank you for supporting this ministry! singing Christmas carols. We will have info coming later about the meal. Christmas Food Baskets Deuteronomy. 6:4-7. Listen to me. The Lord is our God. The Lord is the one If you know someone who could use some help with a Christmas meal, we Special Called Business Meeting and only God. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your will be providing Christmas Food Baskets for families. Please turn in their On Sunday, December 9, at the close of each morning worship service, the soul. Love him with all your strength. The commandments I give you today names to the church office or Ron Burns before December 17. We will also church will be called into a special business meeting for the sole purpose of must be in your hearts. Make sure your children learn them. Talk about be accepting monetary donations for food baskets. If you write a check or adopting the 2019 Proposed Church Budget. Copies of the proposed 2019 them when you are at home. Talk about them when you walk along the drop an envelope in the offering plate, please indicate it is for “Christmas Budget are available for you to look at prior to the adoption. road. Speak about them when you go to bed and when you get up…. Food Baskets”.