Join Us Choir

First Word August 8 and 9, 2009

Join Us Choir & Orchestra

August 9 at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel

Night of Praise This special night of praise will feature our Worship Choir and Orchestra. Invite a friend and join us for this special night of worship as we present our favorite songs from this past season.

Dedication of the New Athletic Field 7:30 p.m. 4HG -- For His Glory!

After the special Night of Praise, join us over on the brand new athletic field as we have a special time of dedication 4HG!

Family Devotions In years past, there was a popular saying, “The family that prays together stays together.” A well-known statistic indicated that with half of most marriages ending in divorce, a couple who prayed and read their Bibles together in regular family devotions and faithfully attended church increased the odds of divorce by 1 out of 1,000. That probably still holds true today. Over the next few weeks, we will be presenting a revolutionary approach to spiritual growth, discipling, and family relationships. It is not new, but it is radical to most of us. Through the ministry of Word of Life, we will be sharing their quality Quiet Time materials designed for each member of the family. In the past family devotions and Quiet Times were limited primarily to adult materials. However, we now have Quiet Times available for all ages beginning with “Early Learners” (ages 4-6) and at every stage of growth through adulthood. We will be challenging our families, whether they have children at home or not, to secure these devotionals and begin a new journey of discipleship. Obviously, many goals will be accomplished at the same time, including a true track to run on for godly parenting as well as personal fellowship with the Lord. All of us know the need to talk to God and hear from Him in His Word but have often not had a good system. These materials will help you to fulfill Deuteronomy 6:7 and Psalm 63:5-6. Whether it is in our homes, walking in the way, lying down at night, or rising up in the morning, we will be able to say: “My soul shall be satisfied and my mouth shall praise You with joyful lips.” Whether you and your family use the materials separately or together, there is great benefit. The full-colored, high-quality publication for youth and children will help you and them to be on the same page. Our entire church will be learning and growing together. We live in a very undisciplined age. Discipline is often derided as pharisaic legalism. We now have at least two generations who are largely and biblically illiterate. As V. Raymond Edman wrote, “We need the rugged strength of Christian character that can only come from discipline.” As I speak about this subject and as we have instruction from the author of the materials, you will be able to pray, “Let Your work appear to Your servants and Your majesty to their children” (Psalm 90:16).

Guest Reception

There is a guest reception in the Commons immediately following the Saturday night and Sunday morning worship services. Come and meet Dr. Wicker.

KidzTown Promotion Weekend! Promotion weekend for KidzTown Worship and Bible + Life Group (for children entering 1st through 4th grades) will take place on Saturday, August 29th and Sunday, August 30th. Children will move up from Island Kids to KidzTown Worship on this weekend. Your child’s Parent Pager nametag will print out with the new location for their BLG classroom where they can meet their teachers for this next year. The Children’s Ministry Department is excited to share God’s Word with your child.

Lighthouse Cafe

Don’t forget some of our regular summer favorites Ice-spressos (regular or light), Edy’s ice cream, Smoothies, Lattes, Cappuccinos, Espressos, etc. Online Giving is Available

Online giving is available on the First Baptist Church website at www.fbcn.org. On the home page, click on “Online Giving” and follow the instructions to make contributions to FBCN and FBA. The Finance Office will be glad to assist you at 596-8600 x255 for Carmen (FBCN) and x256 for Cindy (FBA).

Living Christmas Trees Drama Auditions

Saturday, August 22 & Sunday, August 23 Drama auditions for the 2009 Living Christmas Trees are coming soon. You may pick up your packet this weekend in the Commons. For more details, please call the music office at 596-8600 x226. All ages are needed.

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.

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.

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.

Lighthouse Bookstore Back to School items with a Christian message: notebooks, pencil cases, portfolios, and tote bags!

Available now at your Lighthouse Bookstore. Stop by now for best selection!!

Don’t Be A Victim Attend the next Women’s Self Defense - 101 Class



Saturday August 22 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The cost is $50.00 per person Members of FBCN receive a 20% discount. This class will be limited in number and should fill up quickly so reserve your place now - Call 239-353-1303.

This class will be held in ROOM DC121 Red Line/Blue Line’s Women’s Self Defense Class is a practical and effective self-defense system created specifically for women. In this class, you will learn the basics needed to condition yourself to recognize, defeat, and escape from most of the common street attacks on women. Our training method is unique, simple, fun, and effective.

Class instructors are comprised of various law enforcement personnel with extensive self defense training. Recommended age is 16 & up (minors must have a parent/guardian present).

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 Arrivals

Connor Michael Dietrich was born June 9, 2009 to Matthew and Jennifer Dietrich. Connor weighed 7 pounds and 9 ounces. Connor has an older brother named Logan.

KidzTown

Kidztown has another exciting worship service designed just for kidz both on Saturday at 6:00 p.m. and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. We always have a wonderful time together worshiping the Lord “Kid Style.” This week we will be continuing on our “Shipwrecked” theme. Our lesson keys in on the importance of putting others needs above our own, even when that is hard to do. Today’s lesson will be illustrated through the lives of Paul and Silas as they minister to their jailor. Come and see the antics of the characters of KidzTown and Pastor Larry as they put feet on the teaching of God’s Word. KidzTown is open to all children in 1st through 3rd grade (2008-2009) and is located in DC120. Come join the excitement of KidzTown today!!

Couples Wanted

Looking for a fulfilling ministry to share with your spouse or soon-tobe spouse? When husbands and wives serve together in the Preschool Ministry, the benefits to them and to the children they serve are amazing! Just ask Buddy & Gail Smith, Dean & Shenna Burdette, Rob & Sandra White, Ron & Becky Langford, Carmen & Luis Rodriguez, Bob & Dottie Plamondon, Ron & Millie Lee, Gary & Jane Bueltel, and Jim & Kristy Breuler...just to mention a few. These couples teach preschoolers and love it! Join us in impacting the church of the next generation, today! For more information, please call Beverly at 596-8600 x351. Training and support provided.

50th Wedding Anniversary

Thad and Millie Whitinger are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on August 8th, 2009. Congratulations Thad and Millie!

Planning on Getting Married?

The Marriage Savers program will help you have a healthy marriage and will enhance your relationship. It is a requirement here at FBCN and involves a premarital inventory and a mentor couple who will meet with you for six sessions. Please contact Pastor Roy Fisher at 596-8600 x265 for an appointment. Investors are needed for 12 weeks of commitments! Our preschoolers need loving adults to invest 12 weeks in teaching them about Jesus! Bring a friend to share the experience! You will receive training, fun lessons that are easy to follow, and the time of your life! Make a difference in a child’s life and change your own. For more information, call Beverly Day at 596-8600 x 351. Training and support are provided.

Parents of Preschoolers

The weekend of August 29 and 30 will be “Promotion Weekend” when your child will move up to their new class for the 2009-2010 school year.

Parents of Kindergartners

On Saturday and Sunday, September 12 & 13, we will be hosting a “Kindergarten Bible Presentation” event for your child. Dr. Wicker and Miss Beverly will present each child with their own NIV Discoverer’s Bible during both worship services. Please make your reservation no later than September 2nd by calling the Preschool Office at 596-8600 x360. Join us on August 11 for this month’s meeting. The meeting starts at 6:00 p.m. and ends at 7:30 p.m. in Room DC108. For more information please contact Patsy Gottwald at 398-8882. CBOP is an organization consisting of Christian Business Owners and Professionals who provide goods and services to our local community of Naples.

First Baptist Church Naples Garden Club

The purpose of the Garden Club is to glorify God by beautifying our church campus, thereby ministering to our church family and to the Naples community. Garden Club meetings are for anyone interested in learning to garden in our SW Florida climate, and everyone experienced in garden planning and maintenance. Our next meeting is Sunday, August 9 at 12:30 p.m. in the Commons (1st floor by the lobby stair case). We will accept new ideas, donations to purchase flowers, and schedule volunteers for watering our container gardens. Refreshments will be served.

FBCN Employment Positions Available

First Baptist Church Naples is currently accepting applications for a Manager of the Lighthouse Bookstore. Qualifications for this position include retail experience in point of sale knowledge and strong computer skills. Multi-tasking and people skills are required. Qualified candidates for this position may go online to www.fbcn.org to retrieve an application to print, complete, sign, and forward to the Human Resources office. Applications are also available at the church office Monday-Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Homebound Ministry

We are thankful to the Lord for those who visit and minister to our homebound people, week by week, month by month. We refer to our members as “C.I.A.” (Christians in Action). This is a vital ministry. One day, we may be in that same situation and it means so much to those who are visited that FBCN lovingly cares for them. Should you have an interest in this ministry, please contact Pastor Roy Fisher at 596-8600 x265 for more information.

The new athletic field is continuing to make progess towards its completion.

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, August 13 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.

DivorceCare groups meet every Thursday beginning August 27 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in DC107. Call 596-8600 ext. 242 for more information.

Upcoming Events Saturday, August 8 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 Bible and Life Groups/Various Rooms on Campus

Sunday, August 9

8:15 a.m. Bible and Life Group for 60+/DC107 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. Bible and Life Groups for All Ages/Various Rooms on Campus 12:30 p.m. Hispanic Worship Service/Student Center 5:00 p.m. Romanian Baptist Mission/Modulars 3 & 4 6:00 p.m. Night of Praise/Chapel 7:30 p.m. Athletic Field Dedication

Tuesday, August 11

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

Wednesday, August 12

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 6:30 p.m. Worship Choir Rehearsal/Choir Room 7:00 p.m. Hispanic Bible Study/Modulars 2, 3, and 4 8:00 p.m. Worship Orchestra Rehearsal/Worship Center

Thursday, August 13

6:00 p.m. Celebrate Recovery/Student Center 6:30 p.m. Holding onto Hope / DC108 Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child is accepting donated items to help fill boxes for needy children around the world. Collection bins are in the Fellowship Hallway and the Commons. Please help show the love of Jesus through the power of a simple gift. Most needed items are soap, washcloths, combs, T-Shirts, socks, underwear, school supplies, toys, hard candy, gum, pencils, christian books, and Bibles. Thanks so much for your help. If you have any questions, please call Jody Statile at 239-591-1895.

Last Weekend Decisions For Christ Profession of Faith Jennifer Dietrich Baptisms Jennifer Dietrich

Membership by Letter Matt McGriff Elizabeth McGriff Statement of Faith Matthew Dietrich Glenn Bridges

Financial Stewardship 2008-2009 Operating Revenues July 1, 2009 - August 2, 2009 Budget Actual Variance $535,725 $530,856 -$4,869

Worship Attendance August 1 & 2

Saturday Night Total Sunday Morning Total

1,230 1,501 2,731

Bible & Life Attendance August 1 & 2

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

Total

820 17 825 98

1,760

Next Week Deacon of the Week August 10 - August 16

Peter Hone & John Spoto

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

Dr. Wicker on the Radio You can hear Dr. Wicker every day at 1:00 p.m. on 91.5 Kingdom FM WJYO. Dr. Wicker is also 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.

Wednesday Family Meal Southern Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes\Gravy, Vegetable, Salad, Dinner Roll, 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.

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

Did you miss last weekend’s worship service and wish you had some way to view it? Are you seasonal and wish you could be part of our worship services while you are up north? You are just one click away from being able to watch all of our previous worship services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It’s easy! Just go to...

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and then simply click on the worship service you wish to watch (either the previous Saturday night or Sunday morning). If you prefer to watch one from previous weeks, just go to the tab on the left column that says "past services" and then click the service you wish to view. It’s that simple!

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