October Mail

The Lighted Cross Published by:

The First Baptist Church

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

Plano, IL 60545-0187

October 2025

THANK YOU

Dear Friends,

Thank you so much for the birthday song, the birthday lunch, and the birthday cards. You are a loving church family who always makes Shelley and I feel welcome. God has blessed us through First Baptist Church of Plano. Your Brother in Christ, Tim

Plano High School Homecoming – Friday, October 3 & Saturday, October 4

The game will be Friday night against Woodstock. The parade is Saturday, leaving the high school at 10 AM.

Pastor Appreciation Week, Sunday, October 12 – Saturday, October 18

The Leadership Board will be recognizing our Pastors during the Sunday, October 12 worship service. Please feel free to bring a Thank You card or a note of appreciation (to be collected before the service). Or you may send a card during the week. A LOVE GIFT will be taken in December – NO money at this time please.

Trunk or Treat – Sunday, October 12th 1 – 3 PM

The United Methodist is hosting this annual event in their parking lot. Treats are provided from the trunks of highly decorated cars, trucks and motorcycles. Invite your family or neighbors to join the fun. See Paula if you have questions about bringing a ‘trunk”.

City of Plano – FALL CLEAN UP – week of October 13-17

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 on the table at the back of the sanctuary or at www.cityofplanoil.com .

OCC Shoebox Kick-Off – Sunday, October 19

Time to start packing those shoe boxes. Boxes and information will be available on a table at the back of the sanctuary. You may pack a box OR pay the $10 shipping OR both. Paula or Deena will have more details. Boxes will be dedicated Sunday, November 16. NO SOAP this year.

World Mission Offering – Sunday, October 19

The International Ministries seek to raise support ABC missionaries across the globe. Offering envelopes will be in the bulletin or on the offering tables.

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