April 23, 2017

Sunday, April 23 9:00 a.m. Traditional Service, Sanctuary 10:05 a.m. Bible Study (All Ages) 11:00 a.m. Forest Community Baptist Church, The Foundry 11:15 a.m. Contemporary Service, Great Hall Arabic Baptist Church of Dallas, Chapel 11:30 a.m. Agape Baptist Christian Fellowship, B218 2:30 p.m. Casa De Restauración, The Foundry 3:30 p.m. Missions Committee, B201 4:00 p.m. Stewardship/Finance Committee, Conference Room 5:00 p.m. Children’s Choir, Sanctuary Deacon’s Meeting, Fellowship Hall Student Life Groups, The Foundry

Tuesday, April 25 6:30 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfast, Poor Richard’s Café 9:00 a.m. Parent’s Day Out JVP Quilters, Fellowship Hall 9:30 a.m. ESL Classes, B202 10:00 a.m. Friendship Club Games, Great Hall 11:00 a.m. Sunshine Singers, Choir Room 12:00 p.m. Friendship Club, Great Hall

Wednesday, April 26 4:45 p.m. Wednesday Night Meal, Great Hall 6:15 p.m. Bible Study, Great Hall 6:30 p.m. AWANA, Children’s Hallway 6:45 p.m. Orchestra Rehearsal, Sanctuary 7:00 p.m. Bible Study in Spanish, B219 UPG Ministry Team, B102 7:15 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary 7:30 p.m. Plano PM (students), The Foundry

Thursday, April 27 9:00 a.m. Parent’s Day Out 9:30 a.m. Ladies Bible Study, B201 6:30 p.m. ESL Classes, B202

Friday, April 28 6:00 p.m. Children’s Choir Musical Rehearsal, Sanctuary

Saturday, April 29 11:00 a.m. Music Ministry Picnic, Offsite

Sunday, April 30 9:00 a.m. Traditional Service, Sanctuary 10:05 a.m. Bible Study (All Ages) 11:00 a.m. Forest Community Baptist Church, The Foundry 11:15 a.m. Contemporary Service, Great Hall Arabic Baptist Church of Dallas, Chapel 11:30 a.m. Agape Baptist Christian Fellowship, B218 2:30 p.m. Casa De Restauración, The Foundry 5:00 p.m. Student Life Groups, The Foundry Nominating Committee, Conference Room 6:00 p.m. Oh, Jonah! Musical Presentation, Sanctuary

View the Pastor’s Message fbcplano.org - Under Resources

Give Via Text Message: Text ’FBCPLANO’ and the $ amount to 73256

Church Financial Report Planned giving through April 16: $1,537,889 Actual giving through April 16: $1,382,729 (10%)

Adult Friendship Club (55+) - Make plans to join us Tuesday, April 25, for a delicious Chicken Alfredo lunch and the music of singer/songwriter/guitarist, Victor Andrada. Games will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the Great Hall. The $3 lunch is served at Noon. Call the Church Office to make your reservation at 972-424-8551.

Wednesday Night Bible Study / Mission Emphasis - Join Pastor Craig at 6:15 p.m. in the Great Hall this Wednesday evening, April 26, to hear Josh and Donna Yates share about their ministry in the Middle East through Reach the Rest.

Life After Loss...Living in the Wilderness of Grief - A 5-week series beginning Wednesday, May 3, at 6:00 p.m., in the Great Hall. This support group will be led by UT Southwestern University Hospital Chaplain, Johnny Taylor.

May 3 ...... Physical, Behavior, Mental, and Emotional Reactions

May 10 .... The Process of Grief

May 17 .... Living with Memories

May 31 .... Needs When You are Grieving

June 7 ...... Special Occasions

Spaghetti Dinner and Dessert Auction, May 7, at 5:00 p.m., in the Great Hall. Purchase $6 dinner tickets from any FBP student. Proceeds benefit Student Ministry summer trips.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:

Bob and Tracie Carlson - Transfer of Letter

WOMEN’S MINISTRY

Women’s Ministry Covered Dish Luncheon - Join us on Saturday, May 6, at 11:30 a.m. in the Great Hall for a time of fellowship. Sign up in your Sunday School class or in the Church Office. Bring your favorite dish to share and enjoy guest speaker, Rachel Anne Ridge. Rachel is an artist, designer, and author of Flash: The Homeless Donkey, Who Taught Me about Life, Faith, and Second Chances. There will be door prizes, and our new First Baptist Cookbooks will be available for purchase:

1 book - $8 2 books - $15 3 books- $22 4 books - $29 5 books - $35

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

Parent/Child/Church Dedication - If you plan on participating in the dedication on May 14, please return your completed forms and pictures to Cathy Hacker by this Wednesday, April 26. Registration forms are available in the Children's Ministry office and preschool area.

Summer Singing Camp - First Plano is excited to host this one-week camp where young singers (entering 4th - 8th grade) will have the opportunity to improve their vocal and musical skills in both large and small groups, make new friends, and have fun playing Orff instruments! Camp will be June 12-16, 9:00 a.m. - Noon. Cost is $125 and is due by June 1. A concert will be presented on the final day of camp. The choir will be directed by guest conductor, Linda Harley, and is sponsored by the Children’s Chorus of Collin County. Find the registration form under Resources/Documents at www.fbcplano.org.

Parent’s Day Out Fall Registration - It’s that time of the year again! We are now accepting enrollment for the 2017-2018 school year. For more information, please contact PDO Director Laurinda Burks at childcare@fbcplano.org, or call 972-424-8551 x124. Visit www.fbcplano.org/pdo for details about our program.

Weekday School (WDS) Enrolling for 2017-2018 - We provide five days a week, year-round quality childcare for children ages six-weeks through Pre-Kindergarten. Drop-off begins as early as 7:00 a.m. and pick up until 6:00 p.m. For more information, call 972-422-5904 or visit www.fbcplano.org/wds

STUDENT MINISTRY

Scholarship Applications are available in The Foundry for our graduating seniors.

Rent-A-Student - First Baptist Plano students are working to earn money for summer mission trips and other mid-year activities through the Rent-A-Student program. If you have any small jobs such as yard work or spring cleaning, please contact Jeff Howard (jeffh@fbcplano.org) or Paul Torres (studentintern@fbcplano.org).

It’s the tale of a whale and a whale of a tale!

Enjoy this fun-filled story of the deep blue sea, a fish,

and a man named JONAH...next Sunday!