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First Word First Baptist Church Naples July 4 & 5, 2009

A Firm Reliance on Divine Providence We welcome Dr. Richard Land to our pulpit this weekend. One of our nation’s most insightful and influential Christian leaders, he will challenge us to spiritual revival and moral and political renewal. There is no better time for us to be challenged and informed than the weekend when we remember our beginnings as a nation. “Independence Day” is more than just a movie about victory over an alien invasion, but a declaration of our dependence on God and a reminder that our fragile freedoms must not only be remembered but protected and reaffirmed. When the Second Continental Congress met in 1775, the representatives were a deliberative body and was the chief organ of government for a new union of states and made the traumatic decision to declare independence from England and its king. They did not have the power to tax, a policy which crippled the development of an army during the following year. With little more than firm faith in God and a commitment to be a “free people,” they declared war and signed “the Charter of our nation.” We must be reminded that our new nation was based soundly on not only “the laws of nature” but also “nature’s God.” Our forefathers were saying by implication that we owed obedience to this law and God. They were “appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world” for aid in being “free and independent states.” They did so in “this declaration with a firm reliance on the protection of divine providence.” The Constitution indicates how we run our country, but the Declaration established the foundation. Though the Constitution doesn’t specifically mention God, it does not have to because the Declaration is the first and highest document, indicating that we are a nation under God’s laws. As we watch Iranians protest in the streets and cry out for more representation and freedom, we must pray for them and trust the Sovereign Lord who works in all places and all times. We pray that they will not know Allah or “an unknown god” (Acts 17:23) but realize that freedom is the passion in every heart. God has “made from one man every nation of mankind” and “determined their appointed times and their boundaries…that they would seek God” and “repent,” turning to Jesus who was “raised from the dead” (Acts 17:26-31). The true “Supreme Leader is not Ayatollah Ali Khamenei but the Lord Jesus Christ. If we are not careful and prayerful, Americans will trade in our Republic and freedoms to follow cultic figures and an Iranian style of government which is “voter’s limited, carefully vetted choices” (NewsWeek, June 29, 2009), which is not freedom but restrictions. May we pray George Washington’s prayer from a farewell letter on June 8, 1783: “Almighty God, we make our earnest prayer that Thou wilt keep the United States in Thy holy protection… and most graciously be pleased to dispose us all to do justice, to love mercy…we beseech Thee, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.”

Our Special Guest This Weekend

Dr. Richard Land

President of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission

Janet’s Summer Reading Club

Ladies, once again this year, join us for a precious time of book discussion with our Senior Pastor’s wife, Janet Wicker. This year promises to be even more exciting and rewarding than last year. All books are available in our bookstore. Light refreshments will be served at all meetings.

July 21 at 7:00 p.m. in the Commons “A Voice in the Wind” by Francine Rivers

This novel is set in the first-century, during the great trials and persecutions of the early church. The heroine is a young slave girl named Hadassah who is torn by her love for a Roman aristocrat, but clings to her faith in the living God for deliverance from the forces of a decadent Rome. The lessons learned are as applicable today as they were then!

August 25 at 7:00 p.m. in the Commons “Five Conversations You Must Have With Your Daughter” by Vicki Courtney

This brand-new book has been selected to help Moms who are desperately trying to talk with their daughters about sensitive issues in a Godly way. It will cause you to focus on helping your daughters understand that they are more than what people see on the outside and they do not need to grow up so fast. You will learn how to dare your daughter to be virtuous. Janet is happy to announce that Karen Head will be joining her for the last session of our Reading Club on August 25. We have added the book “Your Boy: Raising a Godly Son in an Ungodly World” also by Vicki Courtney. This book will do for moms of boys what the other book “Five Conversations You Must Have With Your Daughter” will accomplish for moms of girls. Because both their needs are unique, we will discuss these books in separate groups that night. As you parent and guide a young boy to become a young godly man, this additional book will encourage you, challenge you, and help your son avoid the pitfalls of cultural pressures. See the Lighthouse Bookstore to purchase this book, and add it to your summer reading schedule.

Experiencing

GOD

Every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Worship Center, Men’s Ministry and Women’s Ministry meet together around tables organized by Bible and Life Group. Workbooks are on sale in the Lighthouse Bookstore. Help Us Protect Parental Rights

The Parental Rights Amendment: SECTION 1: The liberty of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their children is a fundamental right. SECTION 2: Neither the United States nor any State shall infringe upon this right without demonstrating that its government interest as applied to the person is of the highest order and not otherwise served. SECTION 3: No treaty may be adopted nor shall any source of international law be employed to supersede, modify, interpret, or apply to the rights guaranteed by this article. You can sign this petition at ParentalRights.org. Protect the children by empowering the parents!

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Please Print: Your Name ______________________________ Phone Number _____________________________________ Address ___________________________________________ • • •

Circle the day and the hour above you would like to pray, indicating (1) your first choice, (2) your second, and (3) your third. You will be notified of your time and receive the necessary information to begin your prayer time. Once you’ve completed this form, please give it your BLG leader or any staff member. Please call the Pastoral Care office for further information. (239) 596-8600 ext 268 Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Lighthouse Cafe Monday - Thursday Morning Special Brewed Coffee or Tea and a Bagel Only $2.50 Monday - Thursday All Day Special Vitamin Water and a Bagel Only $2.50

Don’t forget some of our regular summer favorites Ice-spressos (regular or light), Edy’s ice cream, Smoothies, Lattes, Cappuccinos, Espressos, etc. Monday - Thursday Lunches Salads and Sandwiches All prepared by Chef Herb Small Made with Boars Head meats and cheeses Only $4.95

Dr. Richard Land

Book Signing Information Dr. Richard Land’s two most recent books, The Divided States of America? and Imagine! A God-Blessed America, are now on sale in the Commons. Dr. Land has agreed to a book-signing both Saturday and Sunday in the Commons before and after all Worship Services this weekend. (The bookstore will be closed this weekend due to this book signing.) Ladies, don’t forget to purchase your copy of A Voice in the Wind by Francine Rivers, the July selection of Janet’s Summer Reading Club. For the August selection, you now have a choice of books... Five Conversations You Must Have With Your Daughter by Vicki Courtney (discussion led by Janet Wicker) or Your Boy: Raising a Godly Son in an Ungodly World also by Vicki Courtney (discussion led by Karen Head).

Our hours this next week are as follows: Monday Closed Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Wednesday 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Friday Closed Saturday 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

For additional information, call Matt Jansen at 596-8600 ext. 210 or email at [email protected]

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Church Recreation Night Sunday, July 12 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Family Life Center & Fellowship Recreation Building Join your church family for a fun night of recreation. We will be grilling hot dogs and hamburgers, both gyms will be open for basketball and volleyball, we will be playing frisbee golf, and much more. Please plan on joining us even if it is raining...it won’t dampen our fun!

Beach Baptism Sunday, July 19 If you would like to be baptized in the beautiful Gulf of Mexico during our next beach baptism, please contact Linda at 596-8600 x280 for your reservation. Please plan to meet us in the Fellowship Hallway at 1:00 p.m. that day.

Important Announcements Worshipful Atmosphere

It is our desire that Jesus be the focus in our worship services. Therefore, in consideration of others desiring to worship with limited distraction, we ask each person to do the following: - Please turn your cell phone off or set to vibrate. - Please remain in the worship center (except in the case of emergency) once you have entered to worship. - Should your child become unsettled or noisy during the worship service, please take your little one to the Fellowship Hallway or preschool ministry area in the Education Building where you can comfortably watch the service on a television monitor. Thank you for helping us maintain a worshipful atmosphere for everyone!

New Members/New Believers Class

Our New Members/New Believers Class will begin on July 12 and will meet on Sundays at 11:00 a.m. in Room DC113. You will learn about where the Bible came from, the Bible’s historical accuracy, how to grow as a Christian through Bible study and prayer, the enabling power of the Holy Spirit, and spiritual gifts, fellowship, and evangelism. This is a four week class and you may join any or all of the sessions. Please call Linda at 596-8600 x280 for more information.

KidzTown

Hey boys and girls! Get ready for another exciting worship service at KidzTown Worship. This week, we will be continuing our exciting series, “Super Sports Spectacular,” where we learn how to be part of God’s team. In today’s service, we will see the dangers of being prideful, and we will also hear from one of our soldiers fresh from Iraq, as he tells how he saw God working in the midst of war. KidzTown is open to all children in 1st through 5th grades and is located in DC120 every Saturday at 6:00 p.m. and Sunday at 9:30 a.m.

Summer Camp SOS

Camp sponsors are needed for middle and high school students who are not able to afford to go to camp. If you are able to Sponsor One Student, please call Ginny in the Student Ministry office at 449-4480.

First Steps Class

Two first steps classes will begin in July for children who are interested in baptism and have completed 1st through 5th grade. This four week class will cover the topics of salvation, baptism, communion, being part of the church, and growing as a child of God. This will be a great opportunity for children who have received Jesus as their Savior during Vacation Bible School to follow Christ in obedience with baptism. There will be a Saturday evening session beginning July 18 and a Sunday morning session starting July 19. Please call the Children’s Ministry Office at 596-8600 x350 to signup for the class and to receive your workbook.

FBCN Employment Positions Available

First Baptist Church Naples is accepting applications for part-time Cafe Frontliners. Qualified applicants should have excellent people skills, a heart for ministry, and enjoy serving others. Must be available to work Wednesday evenings and weekends. Applications may be downloaded from the FBCN website, or you can stop by the church office from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Only complete applications will be accepted. First Baptist Academy is seeking a part-time Assistant Football Coach (prior coaching experience desired) and a part-time Athletic Trainer. Please contact Billy Sparacio at 596-8600 x652 or [email protected].

Holding on to H.O.P.E.

(Helping Others through Pregnancy Encouragement) This new ministry offers Christ-centered support and encouragement to married women who are struggling with the pain of infertility challenges, including primary and secondary infertility, pregnancy loss, early infant death, and adoption loss. This group of women will meet monthly for a time of prayer, discussion, and encouragement from God’s Word and other Christian supplemental materials. If you find yourself in need of H.O.P.E., please join us on Thursday, July 16 in the Discipleship Center, Room DC108 at 6:30 p.m.. For more information, please contact Sue Gonzalez at [email protected] or call the Women’s Ministry office at 596-8600 x241.

College/Career Ministry

Come join other college age adults and those in their 20’s for any or all of the following activities: BLGs Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. with a fellowship following or Sundays at 11:00 a.m. in Room DC211; Softball/Frisbee on Monday nights at 6:00 p.m. on the church field; The Vine (fellowship, praise and worship, and Bible study) on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Student Center; Experiencing God Bible study on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Worship Center; and/or Bowling on Thursdays at 9:00 p.m. at Beacon Bowl. Our upcoming special activities include July 18-25 on a Kentucky mission trip, and July 31 - August 5 at our annual C2 retreat. For more information, please call Terry Cole at 572-3316 or Pam Cole at 272-5583.

Drama Team Workshop

WHEN? Friday, July 24 from 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and again on Saturday, July 25 from 9:00 a.m. until noon. WHERE? FBCN Worship Center. WHO? Anyone interested in being involved in our new Drama Ministry Team. PRICE? Free! This will be a fun, interactive weekend that will begin our training for our new Drama Ministry Team. We will learn basic acting and stage techniques as well as begin to prepare dramas to be used here at church during worship services and special events. There will also be a special workshop class for our junior actors (ages 7-12). To register, please contact Lori in the music ministry office at 596-8600 x229.

Worship Choir Notes & Tuba Needed

Please note: There is no choir or orchestra rehearsal on Wednesday, July 8th. We also need a tuba for the church orchestra. Please call Keith in the Music Office if you can help at 596-8600 x229.

Upcoming Events Saturday, July 4 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

Worship Service/Worship Center KidzTown Children’s Worship/DC120 Hispanic Worship Service/Chapel Question and Answer Session with Dr. Land/Worship Center

Sunday, July 5

9:30 a.m. Worship Service/Worship Center 9:30 a.m. KidzTown Children’s Worship/DC120 10:00 a.m. Romanian Bible Study and Worship/Modulars 3 & 4 10:00 a.m. Vietnamese Bible Study and Worship/DC220 11:00 a.m. Question and Answer Session with Dr. Land/Worship Center 12:30 p.m. Hispanic Worship Service/Student Center 5:00 p.m. Romanian Baptist Mission/Modulars 3 & 4

Monday, July 6

7:00 p.m. Men’s Open Basketball/Gym

Tuesday, July 7

7:00 p.m. The Vine College & Career Service/Student Center

Wednesday, July 8

4:45 p.m. Wednesday Night Family Meal/Gym 6:20 p.m. Wacky Wednesdays Children’s Ministry/DC120 6:30 p.m. Combined Men’s & Women’s Ministries “Experiencing God”/WC 6:30 p.m. Middle School Ministry/Gym 6:30 p.m. High School Ministry/Student Center 7:00 p.m. Hispanic Bible Study/Modulars 2, 3, and 4

Thursday, July 9

6:00 p.m. Celebrate Recovery/Student Center

Happy July Anniversary to the Following Staff Members Kim Buchanan

Preschool Ministry Assistant

8 years

Gerald Young

Director of Information Technology

8 years

Nathan Gaddis

Worship Associate

4 years

Gregory Davidson Associate Pastor/Evangelism & Discipleship

3 years

Joel Staggers

High School Principal

3 years

Sarah Crain

FBA Guidance Counselor/Director of Admissions

2 years

Last Weekend Decisions For Christ Profession of Faith Tina McIver Baptisms Kylie Hayes Taylor Hayes

Statement of Faith Curtiss Recklein Robert Recklein

Rededication Jen Roe

Financial Stewardship 2008-2009 Operating Revenues July 1, 2008 - June 28, 2009 Budget Actual Variance $7,388,300 $7,396,923 $8,623

Worship Attendance June 27 & 28

Saturday Night Total Sunday Morning Total

940 1,615 2,555

Bible & Life Attendance June 27 & 28

Saturday Night Sunday 8:15 a.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. Home Groups

Total

743 21 851 99

1,714

Next Week Deacon of the Week

Dr. Wicker on the Radio

July 6 - July 12

Dr. Wicker is on WSOR 90.9 FM at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday evenings, and on Praise FM 89.5 at 1:30 p.m. Sunday afternoons. You can also hear Dr. Wicker every day at 1:00 p.m. on WJYO 91.5 FM.

Kevin Carter & Leroy Rahmings

If you need assistance, please call the church deacon hotline at 800-732-9573. For Spanish, call 601-6051.

Wednesday Family Meal Bar-B-Q Chicken, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Dinner Roll, and Dessert Advance tickets may be purchased in the Lighthouse Cafe at any time for $4.50, or $18 for a family of 5 or more. At the door it is $5.50 each, or $22 for a family. The alternate meal is a choice of pizza or hamburger.

Bookstore Hours Monday Tuesday & Thursday Wednesday Friday Saturday Sunday

Closed 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Closed 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Cafe’s Summer Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Wednesday Friday Saturday Sunday

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m./4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Closed 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Sermon Notes

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Pastoral Staff Dr. Hayes Wicker....................................................................................................... Senior Pastor Miguel Cruz.....................................................................................Hispanic Congregation Pastor Greg Davidson....................................................... ......Associate Pastor/Evangelism & Discipleship Beverly Day................................................................................... Director of Preschool Ministry Nathan Dooley.......................................................................Associate Pastor/High School Ministry Dr. Roy Fisher................................................................................ Associate Pastor/Pastoral Care Nathan Gaddis....................................................................................................Worship Associate Steve Hayes....................................................................... Associate Pastor/Single Adult Ministry Forrest Head...............................................................................................Senior Associate Pastor Jim Hill........................................................................ Director of Single Parent Family Ministry Lewis Howard......................................................................................Associate Pastor/Education Shannon Moore............................................................................... Director of Women’s Ministry Doug Pigg...................................................................Associate Pastor of Church Administration Tom Rider..........................................................................Associate Pastor/School Administrator Larry Rigley......................................................................... Associate Pastor/Children’s Ministry Dr. Todd F. Stearns................................................................Associate Pastor/Worship and Music Kevin Van Duser........................................................... Associate Pastor/Middle School Ministry

Church Office 3000 Orange Blossom Drive, Naples, FL 34109 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Church Receptionist.......................................................................................................... 597-6057 Enter ext. # for direct connection...................................................................................... 596-8600 Lighthouse Bookstore....................................................................................................... 449-4488 First Baptist Academy Naples.......................................................................................... 597-2233 24-Hour Prayer Line........................................................................................... 597-PRAY (7729) Church Email........................................................................................................ [email protected] Church Website..........................................................................................................www.fbcn.org