Observance of the Lord’s Supper - We will remember the sacrifice Christ made for us through the ordinance of the Lord’s Supper next Sunday, July 31. Gluten-free elements are provided exclusively. Journey (students) will meet at the home of Dennis and Lisa Gorman on Wednesday, July 27, at 6:30 p.m. Senior Escape is coming August 5-7 for outgoing and upcoming high school seniors at Lake Texoma. Cost is $99. Memphis/Nashville Trip - Our September 12-16 trip will include several museums, Graceland, and the Peabody Hotel ducks. We will travel on to Nashville where we will visit the Country Music Hall of Fame, take a cruise on the General Jackson Steamboat, and tour several sites of Music City including the Ryman and the Grand Ole Opry. Cost is $899 (dbl). Paid reservations are due to the Church Office by Monday, August 1. Men’s Prayer Lunch meets at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 4, in The Refuge. Bring a lunch and a friend! Come when you can. Leave when you need to!
Basic ESL Training will be August 26 & 27 at Crossing Baptist Church in Mesquite. Reservations are required by August 22. The $35 registration fee will be paid by First Plano. Email
[email protected] for more information. Training, Friday, August 26 - 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Training, Saturday, August 27 - 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
ESL Classes - FREE ESL classes are offered for adults only. Register at www.fbcplano.org/esl. The semester will conclude by November 17. Level 1 (Beginning ESL): Tuesdays, 9:30-11:00 a.m., beginning September 13 Thursdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m., beginning September 15 Level 2: Thursdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m., beginning September 15
Elementary School Teacher Appreciation Luncheons will be August 15 &16. We will express our appreciation and support to the principals and teachers of the elementary schools in our area. We welcome others from the church family who want to greet and assist at the luncheons. If interested, contact Tommy Shumate at 972-424-8551 or
[email protected].
Monday, August 15, we will host over 75 from Memorial (11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.) Monday, August 15, we will host over 80 from Mendenhall (12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.) Tuesday, August 16, we will host over 80 from Meadows (11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
Memorial Elementary BACK TO SCHOOL BASH! - 9:00 a.m., Saturday, August 20, at Memorial (2200 Laurel Lane, Plano). Volunteers are needed to help distribute backpacks and school supplies. Monetary donations are being accepted to offset the cost for the backpacks and school supplies. Please designate your monetary gifts to First Baptist Church, Plano Projects. BLESSINGS! SUNDAY, August 21, will be an exciting day at First Plano beginning with Sunday School promotion at 10:05 a.m. We will then worship together in one combined service, at 11:15 a.m., in the Sanctuary. The service will be focused on praying blessings over the teachers and students in our church and community as they begin a new school year. Men’s Ministry BEAST FEAST - Friday, August 26, at 7:00 p.m. in the Great Hall. Invite your friends to be challenged by special guest, Doug “Runks” Runkles, and his message of No Man Left Behind. Funny name, funny guy, deep message. Tickets are available in the Church Office: $10 for adults 18 and over; $5 for students.
ABUNDANCE
Dallas/Frisco, TX October 21-22, 2016 Dr Pepper Arena
WOMEN’S CONFERENCE Join together with women from all walks of life for this two-day event to explore the sufficiency and generosity of Christ through ABUNDANCE. Authors and teachers Lisa Harper, Lysa TerKeurst, Amanda Bible Williams and Raechel Myers of She Reads Truth, and Curtis Jones will explore how embracing God’s abundance transforms each area of our lives—in difficult seasons and in high places. Worship will be led by Christy Nockels and special guest, Natalie Grant. The event begins at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, and 8:30 a.m. on Saturday. Find more information at lifeway.com/abundance. $59 tickets will be available for purchase beginning Sunday, September 11.
July 24, 2016
Sunday, July 24 9:00 a.m. 10:05 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 11:30 a.m.
Traditional Service, Sanctuary Bible Study (All Ages) Forest Community Baptist Church, Sanctuary Contemporary Service, Great Hall Arabic Baptist Church of Dallas, Chapel Agape Baptist Christian Fellowship, B218
Tuesday, July 26 6:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m.
Men’s Prayer Breakfast, Poor Richard’s Café JVP Quilters, Fellowship Hall
Wednesday, July 27 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Sunday, July 31 9:00 a.m. 10:05 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
Deacon Nominating Committee, Conference Room Journey, Off-site
Traditional Service, Sanctuary Lord’s Supper Observed Bible Study (All Ages) Forest Community Baptist Church, Sanctuary Contemporary Service, Great Hall Lord’s Supper Observed Arabic Baptist Church of Dallas, Chapel Agape Baptist Christian Fellowship, B218
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Church Financial Report Planned giving through July 17: $1,176,137 Actual giving through July 17: $1,120,489 (5%) View the Pastor’s Message fbcplano.org - Under Resources
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