Observance of the Lord’s Supper - We will remember the sacrifice Christ made for us through the ordinance of the Lord’s Supper today. Gluten-free elements are provided exclusively. Memphis/Nashville Trip - Paid reservations are due Monday, August 1. 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). Wednesday Night Schedule Resumes this week on August 3. The Family Meal begins at 4:45 p.m. in the Great Hall and is served until 6:00 p.m. Cost is $5 for adults; children and first-timers eat free! The Pastor’s Bible Study as well as other classes and activities resume at 6:15 p.m. Visit fbcplano.org to view the meal menu each week. Family Missions & Ministry Month - Kids who have completed K-5th grade and their parents are invited to join our Missionary in Residence, Erika Parks, in the Gathering Hall, at 6:15 p.m., on August 3 for a fun mission project. 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! Plano Children’s Clinic School Supply Distribution - Volunteers are needed on Thursday, August 11. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. in the gym. Email or call Cathy Hacker at
[email protected] or 972-424-8551 for more information and to sign up. BACK TO SCHOOL BASH! - 9:00 a.m., Saturday, August 20, at Memorial Elementary (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.
TEACHER APPRECIATION LUNCHEONS We will express our appreciation and support, on August 15 & 16, 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
[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.)
BACKPACK BLESSINGS! SUNDAY - August 21 will be an exciting day at First Plano beginning with Sunday School promotion at 10:05 a.m., and one combined worship 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. 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. Basic ESL Training will be August 26 & 27 in Mesquite. Reservations are required to
[email protected] by August 22. The $35 registration fee will be paid by First Plano. Training sessions are Friday, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ESL Classes - FREE ESL classes are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the fall for adults only. Find more information and registration at www.fbcplano.org/esl. The semester will conclude by November 17.
STUDENT MINISTRY Journey Worship Night (students) will meet in the Chapel on Wednesday, August 3, at 7:00 p.m., for a time of student-led worship and prayer. Senior Escape is coming August 5-7 for outgoing and upcoming high school seniors at Lake Texoma. Cost is $99. We will leave the church at 2:00 p.m. Texas Rangers vs. Oakland Athletics on Wednesday, August 17. The deadline to reserve your $15 ticket is Wednesday, August 10. Email Daniel at
[email protected] for reservations. Meet at the church at 5:30 p.m.
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 31, 2016 Sunday, July 31 9:00 a.m. 10:05 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m.
11:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 2 6:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 3 4:45 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:15 p.m. Thursday, August 4 11:30 a.m. Friday, August 5 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 7 9:00 a.m. 10:05 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 11:30 a.m.
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
Men’s Prayer Breakfast, Poor Richard’s Café JVP Quilters, Fellowship Hall
Wednesday Night Meal, Great Hall Bible Study, Great Hall Family Missions & Ministry, Gathering Hall Orchestra Rehearsal, Sanctuary Journey, Chapel UPG Ministry Team, B102 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room
Men’s Prayer Lunch, The Refuge
Student Senior Escape Departs
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 Student Senior Escape Returns
Church Financial Report Planned giving through July 24: $1,215,399 Actual giving through July 24: $1,150,879 (5%) View the Pastor’s Message fbcplano.org - Under Resources
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