FROM OUR MINISTER OF STUDENTS... We are back from Colorado! Thank you for your prayers while we were away. It was a wonderful week. Camps and retreats that we attend as a youth ministry give students important “mountaintop experiences” (in this case….literally on a mountain) that encourage them to grow in their intimacy with Christ. It has been an exciting time working with the students in our church. I can’t tell you the number of times that church members have come to me complimenting how well our students worked during events like Walk with Jesus and VBS. I appreciate the words of affirmation and encouragement that you have spoken about them. We do have a special group of students at First Plano who are willing to serve in various ways, and they do it while bringing glory to God. As wonderful as our youth ministry is (and yes, I might be a bit biased), it is our church as a whole that deserves encouragement and affirmation for the success of the youth ministry. First Plano is a church that embraces and supports student ministry. As we minister to each other and our community, it is your willingness to serve alongside our students that encourages them to put their faith into action. It is your willingness to teach them in Bible study that helps them understand and hold on to biblical truths. It is your willingness to give financially so that our students can attend retreats and camps and gain those all important “mountaintop experiences” as they mature in their faith. For all of you who, over the last couple of years, have said to me, “Thank You for working with our youth,” I would like to tell you the same. Thank YOU! Jeff Howard Minister of Students
Welcome New Members Brooke Bishop, Baptized Sam Bishop, Baptized Felda Heard, Baptized Nathan Revor, Baptized
STUDENT MINISTRY Senior Escape July 31 - August 2 / Cost: $99 Registration forms are available in The Refuge, and are due with payment by July 26.
Annual Summer Food Drive Our adult Sunday School classes are participating in a food drive contest during the month of July. Proceeds will benefit the Willowcreek Fellowship Food Pantry.
Texas Rangers Game August 18 Watch for more details coming soon!
Wednesday Night / July 29 The following Wednesday night activities will resume on July 29: Family Meal, Bible Study, Sanctuary Choir, and Orchestra. Journey and First Impressions continue to meet at their regular times. The meal menu can be found at fbcplano.org/ resources. ESL Training Opportunities Grapevine: First Baptist Church August 7, 6:30 –9:30 p.m. August 8, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Reservation is required by August 3
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Dodgeball Camp July 27-30 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., Gym Cost $80 / Boys & Girls, ages 5-12 yrs Find additional information and registration at fbcplano,org/connect/children. First Impressions First Impressions are Wednesday nights of FUN during July for families! K-6th grade and their parents will enjoy learning about the Bible through hands-on science experiments and fun games. Meet us in the Gathering Hall, 6:15-7:15 p.m. on July 22 and 29. Childcare and activities are also provided for younger children.
McKinney: Collin Baptist Association August 28, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. August 29, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Reservation is required by August 24
Join Us!
FALL KICK‐OFF at Hawaiian Falls Waterpark
August 16
First Plano will cover the cost of your training manual and Saturday lunch. Make reservations by emailing Tommy Shumate at
[email protected] or call/text 972741-1096.
(4550 N. Garland Ave, Garland)
$10 per person or $30 maximum for immediate family members
3:00 ‐ 8:30 p.m. Cedars Conference 2015 ...August 28-30 This conference, hosted by First Baptist Plano and sponsored by Texas Baptist Men, is open to men and women. Cedars is designed to promote spiritual renewal, growth and development in believers. This year’s conference will feature an enlightening discussion and study of Dr. John Snyder’s, Behold Your God. Cost is $50 per person. Visit www.texasbaptistmen.org for more information and to register.
Fun in the park including time of praise and worship Beginning today, register and purchase wristbands on Sunday mornings outside the Great Hall, in the crosswalk, or in the Church Office during the week.
Purchase concessions in the park or coolers may be brought into the park for $10/cooler. No restaurant food allowed.
WEEK OF JULY 19, 2015 SUNDAY, JULY 19 9:30 a.m. Bible Study (All Ages) 10:45 a.m. Traditional Worship, Sanctuary; Contemporary Worship, Great Hall 11:00 a.m. Arabic Fellowship, Chapel Cameroon Fellowship, B219 11:15 a.m. Forest Community Church, The Refuge 1:00 p.m. Forest Community Church Bible Study, D213 3:30 p.m. Missions Committee, B212 4:00 p.m. Deacon Nominating Committee, Conference Room Garden Team Meeting, B205 TUESDAY, JULY 21 6:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 6:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
Men’s Prayer Breakfast, Poor Richard’s Café JVP Quilters, Fellowship Hall
UPG Ministry Team, B102 First Impressions, Gathering Hall Journey, Offsite
SUNDAY, JULY 26 9:30 a.m. Bible Study (All Ages) 10:45 a.m. Traditional Worship, Sanctuary; Contemporary Worship, Great Hall 11:00 a.m.
Arabic Fellowship, Chapel Cameroon Fellowship, B219 Forest Community Church, The Refuge Student Ministry Teacher Training, The Refuge Forest Community Church Bible Study, D213 Children’s Sunday School Leadership Meeting, C201 Where Moms Connect, B216
11:15 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
SUBSCRIBE TO FIRST CONNECT Receive a quick First Plano reminder each Friday about upcoming events and also special news bulletins through First Connect. Visit www.fbcplano.org to subscribe.
CHURCH FINANCIAL REPORT Planned giving through July 12: $1,214,050 Actual giving through July 12: $1,120,416 (1%) VIEW THE PASTOR’S MESSAGE fbcplano.org - Under RESOURCES
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