"Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts." - Proverbs 4:23 (TEV) 

Why  does it matter what you believe? The answer is simple. You become what you believe. Why does it matter what you think? Because what you think shapes your “Worldview”. The word, worldview, is defined as “the beliefs you build your life on.” What we believe dictates how we view and respond to the world around us. If we have a materialistic worldview, then we will do anything to acquire possessions. If our worldview is narcissistic, then we will focus on only pleasing ourselves. Jesus calls us to have a biblical worldview. This means using the Bible as our compass and guide, and try to look at the world through the eyes of Jesus.

Everyone has a worldview. Make sure that yours is the right one.

Things are kicking into high gear as all of our fall activities are going strong. We have something for every age group. Come and join us and bring a friend. I believe that the best is yet to come.

Don’t forget to sign up for C.L.A.S.S. 101 and 301. These will be offered on October 19 at 12:15 p.m. Watch The Forerunner for details.

The Family Life Center is up and running. We are excited about the ministry potential of this facility. We have several events scheduled and more in the making. We plan on hosting associational men’s basketball, coed  volleyball, and hopefully youth soccer. We will be hosting Upward! Basketball in January and are currently enlisting volunteers to help. We are also expanding the hours of the Cornerstone Café to meet the needs of these events. If you are interested in volunteering to help at any of these events or to work in the café, please call the church office. We need willing people to help us fulfill these ministry opportunities.

We will also have the joy of hosting the Missouri Baptist Deaf Youth Retreat in our new building next March.

We have a ton of opportunities to reach out to our community, but we need you to make it happen. What do you think?

See you in church,

Brother Randy

 

THE SINGING CHRISTMAS TREE ’08 NEEDS

We still need 3-5 Christmas trees for this year’s Christmas Program. If you have a tree, lit or unlit, that you no longer use or need and would like to donate it, please call the worship office. We are also accepting ornaments. During the first week in December we will also need Bible study classes, small groups, etc., to decorate these trees. Your group can choose to decorate during the day or evening. Just let us know ahead of time what time works best for you.

 

The annual Senior Adult Rally will be held at the First Baptist Church of St. Charles on Friday, October 17. The program will consist of entertainment by Justin Hoagland, a local golf pro, golf coach, and singer. There will also be inspirational music and a message.

The cost is $13.00 for a buffet lunch and program expenses. Please make checks payable to St. Louis Metro Association but hand the check to Marge Rogers by October 13. She will purchase tickets in advance. Sign the sheet on the bulletin board. The bus will leave the church about 9:15 a.m. and return about 2:00-2:30 p.m. This is always an enjoyable event.

I was asked to point out to you that the Angel Food Ministries has begun offering a “Senior Box” each month for the cost of $25.00. This box includes ten fully-cooked and labeled individual meals—ready to heat and serve. Each meal has no added sodium, is low in fat, and is nutritionally balanced for seniors with 3 oz. of protein, two vegetables or fruit, and a starch. You might want to pick up an order form and check this out.

 

09-28-08

Sunday Bible Study Attendance - 350

Small Group Attendance -49

Total Bible Study Attendance - 399         

Worship Attendance: 8:00 AM - 137          

                               10:50 AM - 270    

                                 6:00 PM - 78

                                AWANAs- 63

            WOW/Men's Fraternity - 37

                               Additions - 1

Offering - $13,884.15

10-05-08

Sunday Bible Study Attendance - 370

Small Group Attendance - 48

Total Bible Study Attendance - 418

Worship Attendance: 8:00 AM - 139

                               10:50 AM - 285       

                                 6:00 PM - 92

                              AWANAs - 61

         WOW/Men's Fraternity - 29

                                Additions - 0

Offering - $31,125.25

Building for the Future 

Pledges to Date: $1,134,436.00

September Gifts: $19,333.01

October Gifts (To date): $7,167.00

Total Given: $678,859.76

Invite a Friend Month

I would like to encourage every department and class to see to it that every person who is on your class rolls receives a visit/phone call/postcard contact during the month of October. Members and guests alike should receive a personal invitation to any and all of our events that we are having during the month. It’s also a great way to thank those who attend regularly and to thank them for their faithfulness. So, let’s all be life changers for the cause of Christ in the month of October!

Fall Fest!

We are again offering our church family and community a safe alternative to Halloween trick or treating with a “Fall Fest” on Friday, October 31, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. There will be games for the children and candy stations around the perimeter of the Family Life Center. We usually have hundreds of children with their parents and grandparents come to this one event! Kathy Scott and her Preschool/Children’s Committee are asking our Bible Study Classes for assistance to plan and man a game booth for this very worthwhile outreach/ministry event. You received a response card last Sunday and you will need to turn it in by this coming Sunday, October 12. So, let’s get behind this effort and see how God can use it for His glory.

See ya Sunday for Bible Study!  Stay on the Journey!

 

Polish Ping-Pong/Spoons Tournament - October 24. It is that time of year again when we host our annual Ping-Pong and Spoons tournament. We will begin at 6:30 p.m. and conclude around 10:00 p.m. The cost will be $6 to help pay for the food and drinks. Plan on grabbing your paddle and join us for an exciting evening.

Girls’ Night – October 25.  Dinner and a Movie at Jen Pfeiffer’s house. The girls will meet at her house around 6:00 p.m. They plan to watch a cute “chic flick” and enjoy some good food. For more information, please call me or Ruth at the church office.

Big Chill – On Monday, December 29, we will host our first ever “Big Chill”. This will be an all-night party as we participate in one event after another. Put this event on your calendar now and plan to be a part of the fun.  More information will be forthcoming.

Merge Summer Camp – This summer we are going to Windermere for summer camp. The dates of camp are July 13-17. We will need to get a $50 deposit for camp before the new year. There are registration cards in The Rafters. So, if you want to go to camp, please turn in your deposit.

 

Welcome, New Members

On Sunday, September 28—

Presenting herself as a candidate for baptism and church membership on her profession of faith:

· Darci Webber

Thank You

A Thank You note received from Marie Janis has been posted on the bulletin board in the hallway to the Cornerstone Café.

Special Thank You

Our Dear Fee Fee Friends,

Many thanks for the beautiful card messages and letters, phone calls, prayers and concern following my accident. You are the best and such a blessing.

—Lucille Shrimpton

Sympathy

Our love through Christian sympathy is extended to Linda Blackwell in the death of her mother, Bernice Henson, on September 28.

Wednesday Night Supper Menus

October 15 - Soup & Baked Potato Bar, (Chili & Broccoli Cheddar), Sala dBar, Carrots, Rolls and Cookies

October 22 - Breakfast for Dinner, Salad Bar, Cinnamon Rolls

C.L.A.S.S. Schedule

On October 19 we will offer C.L.A.S.S. 101 & 301 immediately following the 10:50 a.m. worship service. A light lunch will be served to participants and their families. Childcare will be provided by reservation only. Sign-up sheets are on the bulletin board outside the Choir Room.

C.L.A.S.S. 101 (Discovering Church Membership) is open to all new members and attenders. This class will meet in Room B-1 with Pastor Randy.

C.L.A.S.S. 301 (Discovering Your S.H.A.P.E. For Ministry) is open to those who have completed 101 & 201 and will meet in The Rafters with Bro. Wes.

Kathy's Korner

FALL FEST is fast approaching!  Among the many others things we have going, we have yet another opportunity to welcome our community into our facilities.

THANKS for those of you who have already volunteered your time to help with games and activities for this event. We will need people to register everyone who comes through the doors, crafts, set-up and clean up crew, etc. If you or anyone you know can donate some nice door prizes, please let me know. Last year we had Ipods and bicycles, just to give you an idea of the kinds of prizes I mean.

Our preschool and children’s committees have asked that we continue our effort to have everyone that works with our young people (18 years old and younger) fill out forms to do background screening. Some of you have already had this done and you won’t have to have it done again if we have the paperwork. This is a major effort but one that needs to be taken care of for the protection of our little ones and those who teach them.  Thanks ahead of time for your timely cooperation in this endeavor. We want to show our community that we will do whatever it takes to make ministry and safety of our children a priority.

Jesus said, Let the little children come to me…People who are like these little children belong to the kingdom of God.  Mark 9:14

Christmas Concert

The St. Louis Concert Choir will be performing their annual Christmas show, “Christmas In Color” at Missouri Baptist University on Saturday, December 6, at 3:00 and 7:00 p.m. All seats are reserved for the approximately 2 1/2 hour extravaganza. Discounted tickets can be purchased from Pansyetta Fleener: $16.00 for balcony, $18.00 for the main floor. See Pansyetta to get a ticket; her phone number is (314) 869-1718. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board if you want her to contact you, and indicate your desire for transportation to the matinee performance.

Fall Teams Now Forming

The Athletic Committee has posted sign-up sheets on the Athletic Bulletin board for Adult Co-ed Volleyball and Adult Mixed Bowling teams. You may sign up individually or get your team together and get signed up!

Teen MOPS

Teen MOPS is in desperate need of volunteers for the MOPPETS program (caring for the children while moms meet). Meetings take place two Fridays a month. Several volunteers are needed to rotate one Friday every other month from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Donations are also needed for the MOPSmart, craft nights, spa nights, paper products (paper plates, to-go containers, napkins, forks, spoons, etc.) and food for the dinners we provide. If you would like to help, please contact Sabrina Heidemann (314-623-4272) or Laura Paden (314-344-0236).

Mountain of Candy

Thanks for all the candy donated so far—the mountain is growing! We still need for you to bring more since we want and expect hundreds of children to attend our Fall Fest on October 31 in our new gymnasium. Boxes are in the Parlor to receive your donations.

Time Change Sunday—November 2

We’re only a few weeks away from “setting our clocks back” one hour for the end of Daylight Saving Time. Make a note on your calendars!

Campbell Soup Labels

Our Women on Mission are still collecting Campbell Soup labels to send to missionaries to help them obtain items they need on their mission fields. But instead of the whole can label only the small portion which includes the UPC symbol (copy attached) is now needed for collection. If you can help collect the labels it would be greatly appreciated. A collection box is located in the Information Desk in the Parlor.

The Lord’s Supper

The next observance of The Lord’s Supper will be Sunday, October 19, at the evening worship service.

Family Life Center Wish List

Our list is getting smaller (thank you so much!) but a few items do remain. If you can help with any of the following items, please see Jacque Till in the church office.

ITEM                           QUANTITY                   COST

Tip-N-Roll Bleachers              2                           $2,200.00 each

Chairs                                  400                          $20.00 each

Divider Curtain (half-court)     1                           $5,000.00($1,000 given)

Portable Basketball Goals       2                           $900.00 each

Cornerstone Café Expands Menu

During the times that our Family Life Center is open, the Cornerstone Café will offer the following food items for purchase: hot dogs, nachos, and hot pretzels. There are also more items for purchase on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. Stop by and check out the new menu board.

Media Center Rewards Card

Our Fee Fee Media Center is now offering a “Rewards Card”. After you visit the Media Center on five different dates, check out an item each visit, and have your card verified by Media Center personnel, you can receive a free beverage at the Cornerstone Café. Stop by the Media Center and get your Rewards Card.

Donation Opportunity

Did you know that every time you shop at a local Schnucks Store you could be donating to Fee Fee Baptist Church? Schnucks has partnered with eScrip to donate a percentage of purchases to your chosen organization. Stop by the service counter and pick up an application; it’s free to you. Once you have selected FFBC as your recipient, just have your eScrip card swiped each time you purchase. It’s that simple.

Help Us Share the Good News

The Fee Fee Public Relations Committee is looking for good news about the programs and events in our church. We want to share this information with both our church family and the community. We are looking both for coming events to publicize and for activities of groups in our church to report.  Please contact a member of the Public Relations Committee with all the   information about your event and to find out how we can help you spread the word. Current members are Phil Loder, Chad Daugherty, Miriam Kerns, Carol Rentz and Jim Tippey. Dennis Goskie is the staff liaison. 

E-Giving

For those who use the internet for bill paying and purchasing, you might want to check out the option of giving to the church via E-Giving. Go to the church’s website (www.feefeebc.org) and click on the E-Giving link (there are two places on the home page for accessing this data). If interested, you may set up your own safe account which would allow only you to transfer any funds to the church. If you have any questions, please contact Jacque Till in the church office.

200th Anniversary Gift Items

The 200th Anniversary Chapel paperweights and key chains have finally arrived. If you preordered these items, you may now pick them up from the church office or in the Parlor on Sundays. Extra are available for purchase if you would like to have them. Paperweights are $20.00 and key chains are $10.00. The Anniversary Calendars are still available for $5.00 each.

Church Building Usage

A reminder to all classes and ministries that if you scheduled a meeting or activity, please call the church office to make sure there are no calendar conflicts. This would include activities away from the buildings, also. Call and speak to Ruth and she’ll see that your activity is scheduled with the appropriate custodial support, etc.

Counseling Service

Dr. Joe Pewitt, our Senior Adult Director/Church Counselor, offers counseling services for our congregation at no charge. For an appointment, please contact Dr. Pewitt through the church office or call him at home (314-739-9366).