February Mail

The Lighted Cross Published by:

The First Baptist Church

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

Plano, IL 60545-0187

February 2026

Annual Meeting – Sunday, February 1

An Annual meeting for all members will be held following the worship service on Sunday, February 1 in place of the Leadership Board meeting. Annual reports will be distributed at this time. As of Sunday, December 14, the new Constitution and By-Laws were passed by a unanimous vote of 25 members and took effect January 1, 2026. This requires the church active members to vote for the Leadership Board at the annual meeting every two years. A sample ballot was provided in January, the paper ballot vote will be taken at the Annual Meeting. The results will be announced the Sunday, February 8. The new Board will be seated at the March Leadership Board Meeting.

SOUPER Bowl Offering – Sunday, February 8

The Souper Bowl Offering is a national movement to fight hunger and poverty. The money collected is sent to a local charity. Look for the kettle at the back of the church to drop your offering. You may also add the offering to your regular envelope – please list the amount as Souper Bowl. 2026 Offering will be donated to: Kendall County Community Food Pantry

Soup and Bread Luncheon – Sunday, February 8

A soup, bread AND dessert luncheon will be held after worship in the Fellowship Hall. A sign up sheet for soup, bread or dessert is posted at the back of the sanctuary. Table service and beverages will be provided. If you have questions, see Pat, Christopher or Crystal.

PS- you’ll be home in plenty of time for the game!

NEW Directory for 2026

Paula will be putting together a new directory of FBC-P family and friends during February. If you were not in the 2024 Directory she will contact you for information. If you have changes from 2024, please let her know.

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