April's Mail

The Lighted Cross Published by:

The First Baptist Church

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

Plano, IL 60545-0187

April 2026

Holy Week Schedule

Sunday, March 29 – Palm Sunday – Please pick up a palm before leaving morning worship

Wednesday, April 1 – No Bible Study

Friday, April 3 – Good Friday @ 11:00 AM - In person and streamed live service

Sunday, April 5 – Easter Resurrection Sunday

10:00 AM – Continental Breakfast in the Coffee-Tea Room

10:45 AM – In person and streamed rejoicing service

Baptism Service- Sunday, April 19

A Baptism Service will be held in the basement following the worship service. The congregation is asked to join the candidates for this sacred moment. 

City of Plano – SPRING CLEAN UP – Week of April 20-24

Pick up will be on your regular garbage day. Items must be on the curb by 6:00 AM on collection day. A flyer with acceptable items is posted on the bulletin board at the back of the sanctuary.

America for Christ Offering – Sunday, April 26

The Wisdom and Power of Storytelling – I will open my mouth to speak in parables; I will proclaim what has been hidden since the foundation of the World. Matthew 13:34-35

American Baptist Home Mission Societies seeks to raise support for ABC mission and ministries for churches and community partners across the United States and Puerto Rico. Offering envelopes will be in the bulletin.

ABWM Area I Spring Spiritual Feast – Saturday, April 25

Meeting will be at Blackhawk Camp, Oregon. Coffee @ 9:30AM; Meeting @ 10:00 AM

Bring your own lunch, drinks and dessert will be provided. Donations accepted for the camp.

Featured speaker – Tracy Harms and Mission Speaker – Jae Stockton

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

www.fbcpil.info