May Mail

The Lighted Cross Published by:

The First Baptist Church

116 N. Hale St, P. O. Box 187

Plano, IL 60545-0187

May 2025

National Day of Prayer – Thursday, May 1

The National Day of Prayer Task Force is calling America to join in prayer so that we can stand confidently in faith during these tumultuous and uncertain times. The challenges our country faces are great from economic, moral, natural disasters, immigration, violence and political unrest. Please set aside some additional time for heartfelt prayer. Prayer topics will be posted on the church Facebook Page. Call and/or visit someone and pray together. The National Day of Prayer Task Force has resources on How to Pray for America WWW.nationaldayofprayer.org – see 2025 National Prayer. There will also be a national broadcast on the web page (see above) Thursday, May 1 @ 7:00 CDT. Hosted by Kathy Branzell, alongside 2025 Co-Host Tim Tebow! Special guests include Juan and Meoldee DeVevo of Casting Crowns, A.R. Bernard, Samuel Rodriguez, Dallas Jenkins of The Chosen, Dr. Tim Clinton, and many more! The annual National Day of Prayer Broadcast is an invitation to unite in prayer, as the 2025 theme calls us to Pour Out to the God of Hope and Be Filled!" from the theme scripture of Romans 15:13.

GARAGE Sale to Benefit FBC- Thursday, May 29 – Saturday, May 31

The garage sale will be held at 419 East Park Street, Plano (Bender home) which is easily accessible (tho limited on parking!). Contact Paula at 630-552-3612 or 630-631-1506 to drop off donations starting May 27. NO clothes or shoes. Volunteers will be needed for set up Tuesday, Wednesday and during the sale. The garage is already very full! Lunch will be provided each day.

Special Topics for Bible Study

Pastors Thomas and Crystal continue to accept requests from the congregation for special topics to be discussed on the last Wednesday of each month. If you have a question about the Bible, christian beliefs or christian life, give them a note, send an email or mail a request.

Please Note:

The Voucher report detailing offerings and expenses and

minutes of the Leadership Board meeting is now included in the

newsletter after approval by the Leadership Board.

Offerings may be made in person, mailed to Box 187, Plano, IL

60545 or check out the PalPay button on the website.