August Mail

The Lighted Cross Published by:

The First Baptist Church

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

Plano, IL 60545-0187

August 2025

FBC-P Potluck – Saturday August 30th at 5:00 PM

The Sharps are inviting all church family to their home at 304 E Rennesoy Dr, Newark, IL 60541. They will provide walking tacos, sugar free chocolate cupcakes and beverages. Please bring a dish to pass, if you are able and appetite. We will eat in the basement and there are 13 steps.

Please let Christopher or Crystal know if you plan on attending so there will be plenty of tables and chairs set up. It will be a Christmas in August potluck – come see!

Volunteers for Memory Garden Maintenance

There is a sign up sheet at the back of the sanctuary to sign up to volunteer for two weeks upkeep on the garden by the Clark Street #2 door. The garden belongs to everyone - please feel free to weed, cut back plants, add plants, mulch and water (hose is by the AC units). The only request is to keep the milkweed from spreading and don’t change the bench.

Freebies on the back table

Have you checked out the materials on the back table? Assorted greeting cards, devotional materials and calendars. If you have any materials to share put on the table. We continue to collect canceled postage stamps.

Have you checked out the Church Library lately?

There are books for all ages and tastes. No limit on the number you may borrow or the time you may keep them. Book donations are always welcome.

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