From Our Interim Pastor... Charlie Brown once said, “The secret of happiness is having three things to look forward to, and nothing to dread!” I believe he has something to tell us at FBC, Plano. Each week I have the opportunity to meet with our staff and to look at where we have been and what is ahead of us. These are great times in our church. I believe God will use our church in a great way in Plano, Texas. The question is: What part will you play in that future? The church is described in a lot of ways in the New Testament. One of those is in 1 Peter 2. Peter reminds us that we are the living stones that make up the building of the church on the foundation that is Jesus Christ. What a privilege it is for us to be a part of that enterprise. God has allowed us to be a part of this great undertaking called the church. What does that mean practically? Several years ago a pastor friend shared with me what one of his deacons said to him. He said, “Preacher, major events of my life have happened in and around this church. This is where I came for my first public outing as a baby. This was the place where I heard about Jesus. It was this place where I professed my faith in Christ and was baptized. I got married in this church. My kids were dedicated to the Lord in this church. I saw my kids come to know the hope of Christ and be baptized in this church. This is where we gathered for my dad’s funeral as we celebrated his life and his homegoing.” Major events happen here. Is church your place of happiness? Is it where great things happen to you and for you? Are you one of the living stones that make up FBC, Plano? Join us for the great things that are happening here. Nothing to dread. See you Sunday.
Dr. Steve Vernon, Associate Executive Director for Texas Baptists Interim Pastor
WE ALL HAVE QUESTIONS... September 20 September 27 October 4 October 11 October 18 October 25
Is There a God? Why Does God Allow Pain & Suffering? Is Christianity Too Narrow? Is Jesus Really God? Is the Bible Reliable? Can I Know God Personally?
Fourteen Eighteen exploreGod Group ...1418 K Avenue - Downtown Plano Invite co-workers and neighbors to join the discussion on Thursday evenings thru October 22, at 6:30 p.m. Women's Bible Study This 9-week study will begin Tuesday, September 15, at 6:30 p.m., and *Thursday, September 17, at 9:30 a.m. *Childcare is available by reservation through the Children’s Ministry Office. Please visit fbcplano.org/connect/ smallgroups to find additional information. SHE Conference 2015 - REWRITTEN September 19 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Sachse’s Church Find more information and registration at fbcplano.org/events. Friendship Club (55+) Enjoy a steak burrito lunch at Noon on Tuesday, September 22, in the Great Hall. Following lunch, we welcome the lively music of vocalist/pianist, Doc Gibbs. Games begin at 10:00 a.m., in B201. Call 972-424-8551 to make your reservation. Love Where You Live Our church will partner with the City of Plano on September 26 to impact some of our nearby neighborhoods through social and physical revitalization. There will be various levels of projects, so anyone can help. Contact Jay or Susan Breeding at 972-422-5919 for more information. Socktober Donating a pair of socks can make a big difference in the lives of people in need. During the month of October, all Sunday School classes will participate in a sock drive as we prepare for Winter. Bring new socks (adult and youth sizes) to your Sunday School class and the Student Ministry will collect them. Helping is easy. Let’s make good things happen!
Annual Meeting of Texas Baptists The BGCT Annual Gathering will be at the Dr Pepper Arena in Frisco, TX, November 8-10. If you are interested in attending as a messenger of First Baptist Plano, call the Pastor’s Office at 972-4248551 or email
[email protected]. Wednesday Night Meal New serving time: 4:45 - 6:15 p.m. View the weekly menu at fbcplano.org/resources. Helping Hands Ministry Be a part of our ministry team rotation that helps to provide meals in coordination with funeral services here at First Plano. You are only asked to supply only one dish for a meal, and these can be delivered to the church as early as 8:30 a.m. on the day of the service. Email
[email protected] to be a part of this ministry. Church Life App Download the Church Life app to your smartphone or tablet for access to our online membership directory. This is available for anyone who is a Sunday School or Church member and has a valid email address on file in the Church Office. For installation and login instructions, visit fbcplano.org/resources. CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
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Wednesday nights provide music and missions for 3 yrs - 1st grade, and music OR missions for 2nd - 6th grade. Bring a friend and join the fun, 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. Fall Festival / Trunk or Treat Sunday, October 25 / 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. A fun-filled evening for children of all ages. Save the date! STUDENT MINISTRY Journey - Bring a friend and join us on Wednesday nights for Bible study at 7:00 p.m., in The Refuge. Life Groups (7th -12th grade) - Sunday evenings, 5:00-6:00 p.m., in The Refuge.
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 13, 2015 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 9:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 6:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 6:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 4:45 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:15 p.m. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 9:30 a.m SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 9:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
Bible Study (All Ages) Traditional Worship, Sanctuary Contemporary Worship, Great Hall Arabic Fellowship, Chapel Cameroon Fellowship, B219 Forest Community Church, The Refuge Forest Community Church Bible Study, D213 Adult Handbells, Handbell Room Behold Your God Discipleship Study, B205 Life Groups for Students, The Refuge Where Mom’s Connect, B216 Men’s Prayer Breakfast, Poor Richard’s Café JVP Quilters, Fellowship Hall Parent’s Day Out Sunshine Singers, Choir Room Women’s Bible Study, Gathering Hall Wednesday Night Meal, Great Hall Building/Grounds Ministry Team, Conference Room Bible Study, Great Hall CrossWalk for Children, C211 and D122 Orchestra Rehearsal, Sanctuary Journey for Students, The Refuge UPG Ministry Team, B102 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room Parent’s Day Out Women’s Bible Study, B201 exploreGOD, Offsite SHE Conference, Offsite Bible Study (All Ages) Traditional Worship, Sanctuary Contemporary Worship, Great Hall Arabic Fellowship, Chapel Cameroon Fellowship, B219 Forest Community Church, The Refuge Forest Community Church Bible Study, D213 Missions Committee, B212 Stewardship/Finance Committee, Conference Room Adult Handbells, Handbell Room Behold Your God Discipleship Study, B205 Deacon’s Meeting, B202 Life Groups for Students, The Refuge Business Meeting, Great Hall
CHURCH FINANCIAL REPORT Planned giving through September 6: $1,553,200 Actual giving through September 6: 1,408,207 ( 9%) VIEW THE PASTOR’S MESSAGE fbcplano.org - Under RESOURCES
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