november “S.N.A.P.” food pantry
First Baptist Church of Crestwood is actively serving as an emergency food pantry for people in our community who are being affected by the loss of S.N.A.P. funding.
Social workers will be recommending that families not only contribute to our food pantry, but that we will also distribute the food to families in our community. We have received a large donation from the City of Crestwood Food Drive which has helped restock our pantry.
[Update]: After one week, we have served 8 families 16 bags of food.
What an amazing opportunity for community partnership and for our church to demonstrate the love of Jesus Christ in a practical, meaningful and life-changing way. Then let us strive to honor the Lord by generously loving our neighbors in this way!
baptism sunday
Christian baptism is a “means of grace,” whereby a believer is immersed in water in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit—following the example (Matt. 3) and command (Matt. 25) of Jesus Christ. It is a public act of obedience symbolizing the believer’s newfound personal faith in Jesus Christ. It is a witness to others of their death to sin, the burial of their old life, and the resurrection to walk in newness of life in Christ Jesus. Join us as we celebrate!
details coming soon!
A big Thank You! to all church members who have and are participating
in any way with Operation Christmas Child this year!
To God be the glory for 121 shoe boxes packed by 22 volunteers at the Packing Party!
Still interested in supporting OCC?
Deadline to return shoe boxes is Sunday, November 16th!
Also, shipping is $10 per box, so any help would be greatly appreciated!
Contact the church office Here to donate.
Thank you for glorifying the Lord by showing His love through your generosity.
fbc crestwood & bridge bread
This is an exciting time for our church to join hands with Bridge Bread ministries, whose purpose is being…
“… St. Louis’ only non-profit social enterprise that empowers individuals experiencing homelessness by providing meaningful work and marketable baking skills, permanent restorative employment, and financial assistance for housing. We believe everyone deserves a chance to build a dignified life. Through our restorative employment and unique Housing Incentive Program, we equip our bakers with the tools and resources they need to achieve self-sufficiency and become contributing members of our community again. Bridge Bread is more than just a bakery – it’s a doorway to a hopeful and brighter future.”
The current plan for First Baptist Church of Crestwood is to submit a bread order on the last Wednesday of the month, with the order to be filled and delivered on the subsequent Sunday after church. We will communicate updates in First Edition and through the church email list.
Upcoming due dates:
Next order forms will be available on Sunday, November 23rd
Next order will be due at noon on Wednesday, November 26th
The order will be here for pick up following worship on Sunday, December 1st
We are excited to glorify Jesus Christ as we partner with Bridge Bread and the human flourishing they are supporting through His Spirit!
church directory
Church Members:
The updated church directory has arrived! Feel free to pick up your copy (one per family, please) of the Family and Friends Church Directory at the Welcome Center in the church lobby. As a side note, please reach out to the church office Here if you notice any errors or if there are people missing who need to be included.
Thank you!
corporate prayer Gathering
When: Wednesdays at 6:30 PM
What: Corporate prayer
Who: Anyone and everyone!
Where: The sanctuary (more information Here)
Why: To seek the Lord’s face and heart together