Bless Week
BLESS WEEK 2026 | May 31 - June 7
Mark your calendar for First Baptist Plano's home missions week, Bless Week, from May 31 through June 7! Join us as we engage and serve our community together. You won't want to miss this meaningful opportunity for the whole church family!
The Bless Week sign-up is below - we can't wait to serve our community alongside you!
- Please wear a BLESS t-shirt to all Bless Week Events. This is used as a form of volunteer identification for many of the places in the community where FBP will be serving this year.
- Post Bless Week pictures on social media and tag @FBCPlano.
BLESS WEEK: VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
It is going to be an amazing week of community engagement! If you would like to sign up, please reach out to Kristie Hampton at .
If you signed up at the Bless Week table located in the Commons, there is no need to sign up again.
SPECIAL PROJECTS - DONATE TO HELP
Agape Resource & Assistance Center
First Baptist Plano is collecting WALMART gift cards valued at $10-$50.
Please bring gift cards to the church office by Thursday, June 4.
The Agape Resource & Assistance Center in East Plano, TX helps women, moms, and their children facing situational homelessness. With the help of case workers and counselors, women and children typically stay with Agape from 6 months to a year, during which they gain the skills, strength and stability for self-sufficiency.
For the Nations Refugee Outreach
First Baptist Plano is collecting snack items (full list below) to be donated to For the Nations Refugee Outreach. These snack items will be donated to refugee children during the summer program.
Please bring items purchased independently to the church office by Thursday, June 4, at noon.
Items to bring: Goldfish, Veggie Straws, Famous Amos, Cheez-Its, Motts Fruit Snacks, Rice Krispy treats, Nutrigrain bars, Chewy bars, Peanut butter crackers, Skinny Pop (popcorn), Pop Tarts, any kind of granola or protein bar that will last a long time.
**ALL ITEMS MUST BE IN UNOPENED BOXES**
BLESS WEEK: EVENTS
Ice Cream Social
When: Sunday, May 31, following the Bless Week Kick-off Service at 5 p.m.
Where: First Baptist Plano
What's Happening:
Following the Bless Week Kick-off Service, there will be a time for fellowship, fun, and ICE CREAM, as we gather together to celebrate the start of Bless Week. Bring the whole family - and some friends - to join in with us!
Senior Adult Open House
When: Monday, June 1, 1 p.m.
Where: The Orchards - 3640 Mapleshade Lane, Plano, TX 75075
What's Happening:
Let's come together as a church family to engage meaningfully with our senior neighbors at The Orchards! There will be a time of music and fellowship among our church family and our neighbors at The Orchards.
College Refuge
When: Monday, June 2
Where: UTD Campus
What's Happening:
This year, during Bless Week, our College Ministry will have an outreach event on the campus of UTD for students there! This event will also serve as the official kick-off and invitation to the summer session of Refuge at FB Plano. You won't want to miss seeing what this event is all about - and it's a great way to reach students who will be studying during the summer!
Teddy Bear Tuesday
When: Tuesday, June 2 at 5 p.m.
Where: First Baptist Plano, in partnership with Lionheart Children's Academy
What's Happening:
We're teaming up with Lionheart Children's Academy to collect new bears or stuffed animals for the Children's Advocacy Center. This special event aims to engage children in a meaningful service project during Bless Week. DINNER WILL BE INCLUDED.
This isn't just for kids and families with young children—it's for everyone in our church family! We want to set an example of giving and service for our youngest members.
Student Event: Laser Tag
When: Wednesday, June 5
Where: First Baptist Plano
What's Happening:
Each year during Bless Week, the Student Ministry hosts a special outreach event for students that's a lot of fun and a great way to connect with the FBP Students community.
This is for all students who have completed 6th - 12th grades.
This year, we are meeting right here at the church to play laser tag in the Cove!
This event is totally free! You will need to complete the waiver (link below) before the event.
Night at the Park: Family Picnic
Bring your own dinner | Church will provide drinks
When: Thursday, June 4, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Windhaven Meadows Pavilion, 5400 Windhaven Parkway, Plano, TX 75093
What's Happening:
IT'S FAMILY PICNIC TIME WITH FIRST BAPTIST PLANO!
Join us on June 4 from 6-8 PM at Windhaven Meadows Pavilion for "Night at the Park: Family Picnic!" We'll gather together in a bring-your-own-dinner meal (the church will provide drinks), for a night of fun and celebration. This event is open to all, so invite your friends and neighbors. If you're new to FBP or have been visiting, this is the perfect event to join us and make new friends and connections within the FBP family. Don't miss out on this opportunity to strengthen your ties with our community.