Sunday, November 26 Advent Sermon Series Begins Regular Sunday Morning Schedule 12:30 p.m. Orchestra & Soloists Rehearsal Childcare, C102 2:00 p.m. Handbell Rehearsal 2:30 p.m. Casa De Restauración, The Foundry Tuesday, November 28 6:30 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfast, Poor Richard’s Café 9:00 a.m. JVP Quilters, Fellowship Hall Wednesday, November 29 4:45 p.m. Wednesday Night Meal, Great Hall 6:00 p.m. Preschool/Children Aftercare, D104 6:15 p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Study, Great Hall The Homework Room, D122 6:45 p.m. Orchestra Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. Spanish Bible Study, B219 UPG Ministry Team, B102 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary 7:15 p.m. Plano PM, The Foundry

Thursday, November 30 9:30 a.m. Ladies’ Bible Study, B202 6:30 p.m. ESL, B211 Sunday, December 3 Advent Sermon Series Continues 9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary 10:05 a.m. Bible Study (all ages) 11:15 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service, Great Hall Arabic Baptist Church of Dallas, Chapel Forest Community Baptist Church, Great Hall 11:30 a.m. Agape Baptist Christian Fellowship, B218 2:00 p.m. Preschool/Children Ministry Team Meeting, Conference Room 2:30 p.m. Casa De Restauración, The Foundry 3:00 p.m. Children’s Choir, C Bldg Upstairs 3:45 p.m. Childcare, C102 4:00 p.m. AWANA Clubs, C Bldg Upstairs 5:00 p.m. Student Life Groups, The Foundry 5:30 p.m. Aftercare, C201 Handbell Rehearsal

Church Financial Report: through November 19 Planned giving: $538,832 — Actual giving: $441,779 (18%)

Campus-wide Wi-Fi Password: romans121

MUSIC MINISTRY Celebrate Christmas

Saturday, December 9 - 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 10 - 4:00 p.m.

Experience the story of Nathan Wise, a famous sculptor and humbug who is transported around the globe and through time to discover the true meaning of Christmas.

Featuring the Sanctuary Choir, Orchestra, Children's Choirs, drama team, soloists and much more. Admission is free. CHILDREN’S MINISTRY AWANA Schedule for TODAY through January 7

TODAY No meeting (Happy Thanksgiving) December 3 Regular schedule December 10 No meeting (“Celebrate Christmas” Program) December 17 Regular schedule – AWANA Store December 24 No meeting (Merry Christmas) December 31 No meeting (Happy New Year) January 7 Regular schedule

STUDENT MINISTRY DNOW

February 2-4, 2018

Cost - $75 FBC Students, $35 Visitors

Registration forms available in The Foundry and outside Student Ministry Office

Deadline to sign up - January 10, 2018 Bounce

March 11–14, 2018 - Cost $240

Registration forms available in The Foundry and outside Student Ministry Office

Deadline to sign up - February 11, 2018 South Africa Mission Trip:

June 14-30, 2018 - Cost $3,000

See Jeff Howard or Paul Torres for registration forms

Deadline to sign up ($300 deposit required) - February 11, 2018

Feeding the Hungry... in our Neighborhood Bring your canned goods next Sunday, December 3, to the West Welcome Center or Berry Building Lobby. A food list is available in the Information Centers and at www.fbcplano.org/Serve/Local Missions.

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 need help putting up Christmas lights or have any small jobs such as yard work, please contact Jeff Howard (jeffh@fbcplano.org) or Paul Torres (studentintern@fbcplano.org). Home Care Christmas Card Project Each year our church family prepares individual Christmas cards for our Home Care Ministry participants, which are delivered by our ministerial staff and are a highlight for these dear friends during the holiday season. Lists now available in the Church Office. Please bring addressed cards to the Church Office by Sunday, December 3. Flannel & Flapjacks Join us on Friday, December 15, at 5:30 p.m. in the Great Hall for an intergenerational Christmas Party for our students and senior adults (Adult 6+). We will have a pancake supper followed by a mug exchange (bring the ugliest one in your cabinet!) and hot chocolate. Mark your calendars now!

Subscribe to FIRST CONNECT Text FBCPLANO to 22828 to receive the weekly email First Connect.

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

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

First Baptist Plano’s church-wide gift giving event for families associated with the Plano Children’s Medical Clinic.

Uniquely designed Christmas cards with gift information are available in the Sanctuary and the Great Hall during Sunday morning worship,

in the Great Hall on Wednesday evening, and weekdays in the Church Office.

EXCHANGE NIGHT

Wednesday, December 13

4:45-6:30 p.m. in the Great Hall Hamburger Dinner

($5/adult, kids eat free)* *Signup in Church Office

by December 6

5:30-7:00 p.m. in the Gym Wrapping & Family Fun

*Remember that you MUST bring the card back with you to be attached to your purchased gift to ensure that it is delivered to the correct recipient.