October 24 & 25, 2009

FirstWord October 24 & 25, 2009

We would like to invite you to be baptized at our Beach Baptism this Sunday, October 25. Please meet in the Fellowship Hallway at 1:00 p.m. Call Linda at x280.

Unwrapping Your Gift As a child and even as an adult, I have always eagerly awaited Christmas morning. I love watching the unwrapping of gifts by others (and my own, of course; I am still human). Our family has a tradition of taking the children’s packages out from under the brightly lit tree and putting them by their chairs. Each person unwraps one at a time while all watch. It takes longer but it adds to the total delight and joyful participation. Yes, even adult kids like it. I am beginning a brief series of messages this week, “Unwrapping Your Gift,” dealing practically and biblically with gifts, talents, and service in the Body. After Tom Rider’s Wednesday study this summer in “Experiencing God,” interest in this subject was overwhelming. During a prayer retreat, I sensed that God has something new to say to us and to do

among us. Though my studies may be reminders to a few, many from other churches have never heard balanced teaching on this important subject. “As each one has received a spiritual gift, employ it in serving one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God” (1 Peter 4:10). You also have talents, energy, opportunities, and the power of the Spirit to be employed for His glory and the good of others, as well as enjoyed by you. Janet and I have just enjoyed a few days of rest and renewal in Colorado after an extraordinarily busy summer and early fall. We are thrilled to be back. We did enjoy our great God’s creation so awesomely displayed in the mountains and crisp air of Colorado Springs. Just as we awoke each morning to see Pike’s Peak, I want you to awaken to all that God has given to you and wants to do through you for Him. Rip those ribbons, tear that paper, open that box, and regain the wonder.

Guest Reception There is a guest reception in the Commons immediately following the Saturday night and the 11:00 a.m. Sunday morning service. Come and meet Dr. Wicker.

Special thanks to all of you who have “committed to connect” to our missionaries through the Great Commission Connection. To date, we have 544 FBCN families who are busy praying, giving, and connecting with missionaries in North America and around the world! QUESTION: “Once my ‘Change the World’ bank is full, what do I do?” ANSWER: There are three designated drop-off locations for your change. 1) Lighthouse Bookstore (during regular operating hours) 2) Media Ministry Counter (during regular operating hours) 3) Fellowship Hallway Depository (available at all times during the week, Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. and before/after all worship services and events) Once you have brought your change to one of the above locations, simply follow the directions below! IT’S THAT EASY! 1. Use the black marker provided and enter your name and change bank number on the plastic deposit bag label (plastic deposit bags will be provided at each location). 2. Open the change bank from the bottom and deposit the change into the plastic deposit bag. 3. Remove adhesive strip from the back of deposit bag, and close the flap making sure the bag is sealed. 4. Drop the deposit bag into the depository at your selected location. 5. Please keep your bank and continue to collect change for the Great Commission Connection.

Thank you once again for your commitment to THE GREAT COMMISSION CONNECTION!

Operation Christmas Child

I loved packing the Shoe Boxes through the past years with my children. They understood they were shopping for children who lived half-way around the world and began to get a heart of compassion for them. As a result, our son is preparing to serve God through international missions and our youngest daughter has a compassionate heart for orphaned children. Now that they are gone from home, I still get those boxes and pack them every year...you just can’t take the “kid” out of me! What a blessing to be a part of this ministry to touch young lives in the name of Jesus across the world! Janet Wicker

Operation Christmas Child 2008

Quarterly Business Meeting

The next Church Quarterly Business Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel. All church members are encouraged to attend.

“If there is no regard for the sanctity of human life before it is born, there will be no regard for the sanctity of human life after it is born.” God created us in our mother’s womb.

“There will never be peace in the world, as long as there is abortion...”

“Even if a mother could forget the child in her womb, I will never forget you.”

Planned Parenthood (at the corner of Creech Rd & Goodlette Rd) is now performing surgical abortions in Naples. Please come and join us anytime during the day as we pray peacefully together to change the hearts of misinformed women and defend life. Every Monday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Holiday Outreach Banquet Only 3 weeks left to purchase your Banquet tickets!

“…And Still There is Joy” “You have shown me the way of life and You will fill me with the joy of Your presence” Psalm 16:11

Featuring: Anne Wright

Anne Wright is the wife of Bryant Wright, Senior Pastor of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Marietta, Georgia, in north Atlanta. She and Bryant will celebrate 35 years of marriage this year. Raised in Columbia, South Carolina, Anne attended Columbia College and graduated with a BA in Sociology from Augusta State University. She is the mother of three grown sons and three precious grandchildren. Her interests in church include working with preschoolers, leading a mentoring Bible study for young moms, and welcoming people into her home. Anne practices a lifestyle of “Ministry in the Hallways” at her church. Her philosophy as a pastor’s wife is to love God first, love Bryant and her family, and to love the people God puts in her path. It makes for a life of joy! Her message will encourage each woman to “count it all joy” no matter what trials she faces.

Friday, November 13, 2009 6:30 --9:00 p.m. In the Worship Center

Tickets are $15 and will be sold during RefresHer and after weekend services at the Information Desk, next to the Bookstore.

First Baptist Academy Is Looking For Instruments First Baptist Academy music department is looking for gently used instruments for students. Currently all 6th and 7th graders participate in a music ensemble; many of whom participate in band and strings. The cost of renting and purchasing instruments can be challenging for some families. If you have an instrument at home (violin, viola, cello, flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, French horn, baritone, or tuba) that is not being used, please consider donating it to FBA. It will be put to good use as students train to become the next generation of worship leaders! Questions? Contact Lani Mastrangelo at 597-2233 or [email protected]

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Prime Timers Transportation Beginning November 1, for either a Sunday BLG or Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. NEED van drivers between 25-68 years of age. Please contact Pastor Roy at 596-8600 x265. Prime Timers 55+ who need transportation, please contact Vada at 596-8600 x268. Only one person has volunteered and we need 2 for each week. Please step up to this opportunity to serve.

Celebrate Recovery

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered recovery program for overcoming hurts, habits, and hang-ups. We meet on Thursday nights at 6:00 p.m. in the Student Center. Celebrate Recovery has groups for both men and women dealing with alcohol/chemical dependency, codependency, sexual addiction, and eating disorders. For more information, please call Alicia at 596-8600 x264.

FIRST BAPTIST ACADEMY’S MEGA – THON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2009 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. COME FOR THE FUN AND FELLOWSHIP!!! BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIRS OR BLANKET. – Families will arrive and receive a ticket for one free snow cone per person. – Announcements of day’s activities – Students participate in their designated Mega-Thon Event. – DUNK TANK OPENS!! – FUN TEACHER EVENT! – Prize-A-Thon winners will be announced! Tickets will be available to purchase for $1.00, for a chance to win the following: Kooky Pen Set, $25.00 Movie Gift Card, Small Scooter, Wii Game, and Bakugan Set Tickets will be available to purchase for $2.00, for a chance to win the following: Wii Console System, IPOD Touch, 16” Girls Bike, 20” Boys Bike, Digital Camera, and Rip Stick. – 4:45 p.m. – Silent Auction Closed for Classroom Baskets Classroom baskets will be available for viewing on-line on FBA’s website after November 4, 2009. Baskets will be displayed in the Commons Friday, November 13th from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00pm, Saturday, November 14th from 5:00 – 9:00pm, and Sunday, November 15th from 8:30am – 11:00am. We will continue the Silent Auction at the Mega-Thon. Soda and Water will be available for purchase for $1.00 each.

Also at this event, we will be providing you with the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy and be an integral part of supporting First Baptist Academy in the purchase of a new school bus for our students. We invite you to remember loved ones, honor friends and family, and/or commemorate special occasions by purchasing personalized bricks. You may add your favorite Bible verse, life verse, or school logo (lion’s head). You may purchase a 4”X 8” brick at $100.00 each. Lion head logo is an additional $6.00. The bricks will be placed around the three flag poles adjacent to the elementary playground. Order forms will be available at this event, as well as, FBA’s receptionist desk, security kiosk, elementary office, middle school office, high school office, First Baptist Church’s Information Desk before and after worship services on Saturday evening and Sunday morning, and also at Wednesday night ministries. For your convenience, if you would like to purchase with a credit card, you may go on-line to the FBA website www.fbalions.org.

Applications are now being accepted for a

PART-TIME ENERGY EDUCATION SPECIALIST First Baptist Church Naples is now accepting applications for a part-time (20 hours a week) Energy Education Specialist to lead the church’s new and exciting energy conservation program. We are seeking someone with strong people skills who has exhibited the ability to plan and organize projects while working with others in a pleasant manner. Preferred candidates will need three or more years of experience in the church. Energy Education will personally train and mentor the Energy Education Specialist, working throughout the church’s facilities. Qualified candidates for this position may pick up an application at the church office Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Completed applications should be submitted to Michael Barnes in the Operations Department no later than Saturday, October 31.

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beginning November 14th.

Living Christmas Trees Needs YOUR Help We are looking for items from the 1940s: hats, coats, dresses, sporting goods, toys, dolls, etc. Please call Lori at 596-8600 ext. 226 in the music office if you have items to contribute!

AWANA Volunteers Needed!! Awana is in need of more volunteers on Wednesday nights to work with our children and help them to work in their Awana handbooks. There are needs in Cubbies, Kindergarten, 3rd grade boys, and 4th grade boys for more listeners. Please contact the Children’s Ministry Department at 596-8600 x350 to volunteer.

Kids

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Calling all knights and ladies of the realm… You will not want to miss this week’s KidzTown Worship! We will be continuing our adventures with King Earl the ‘Undecided’ as we learn to make good decisions that honor the Lord. This week we will learn the importance of showing kindness to one another as Abigail did to King David. Each week at KidzTown, children have a great time singing, studying God’s Word, and worshiping the Lord “Kid Style”. KidzTown is open to all children in 1st through 4th grade and is located in DC120 Saturdays at 6:00 p.m. or Sundays at 9:30am.

First Steps Class A First Steps Class for children in 1st through 4th grades who would like to get baptized will begin on Saturday, November 7th at 7:30 p.m. This 4 week class covers the topics of salvation, baptism, communion, being a part of the church, and growing as a child of God. Please contact the Children’s Ministry Office at 596-8600 x 350 to sign up and receive their workbook materials.

Wednesdays at 6:25 p.m.

This Wednesday’s Topic

“The Secret of a Successful Church Member”

Holding on to H.O.P.E.

(Helping Others through Pregnancy Encouragement) This 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. For more information, please contact Sue Gonzalez at [email protected] or call the Women’s Ministry office at 596-8600 x241. The next meeting is October 29, at 6:30 p.m. in DC108.

Lighthouse Cafe

Don’t forget some of our seasonal favorites Right now, try our Pumpkin Spice, Gingerbread, or Toasted Almond Lattes.

Upcoming Events Saturday, October 24 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

8:15 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 4:50 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.

Bible and Life Group for 60+/DC107 Worship Service/Worship Center Bible and Life Groups/Various Rooms on Campus KidzTown Children’s Worship/DC120 Romanian Bible Study and Worship/Modulars 3 & 4 Vietnamese Bible Study and Worship/DC220 Worship Service/Worship Center Bible and Life Groups/Various Rooms on Campus Hispanic Worship Service/Student Center Beach Baptism/Meet in Fellowship Hallway FAITH/Worship Center Romanian Baptist Mission/Modulars 3 & 4 Project56/DC220 Lightforce/Choir Room PraiseKids/ED132

Sunday, October 25

Monday, October 26

6:30 p.m. Syracuse University/DC121

Tuesday, October 27

9:00 a.m. Women’s RefresHer/WC100a 6:30 p.m. Dave Ramsey’s Series/DC121 7:00 p.m. The Vine College & Career Service/Student Center

Wednesday, October 28 4:45 p.m. 6:20 p.m. 6:25 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday Night Family Meal/Gym AWANA Children’s Ministry/Children’s Wing Men’s Ministry/WC100c Women’s RefresHer/WC100a Middle School Ministry/Gym High School Ministry/Student Center Worship Choir Rehearsal/Choir Room Hispanic Bible Study/Modulars 2, 3, and 4 Worship Orchestra Rehearsal/Worship Center

6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.

Celebrate Recovery/Student Center DC4Kids/DC221 Divorce Care/DC107 Grief Share/DC110

Thursday, October 29

Howard Cobb went home to be with the Lord Friday, October 16, 2009. A Celebration Service for him was held at FBCN on Monday, Oct 19th. In lieu of flowers, his wife Suzanne has requested donations to be given to FBCN or the American Heart Association.

Last Weekend Decisions For Christ Membership by Statement of Faith

Worship Attendance October 17 & 18

Saturday Night Total Sunday Morning 9:30 Sunday Morning 11:00 Total

Rexhina Elezi Robert Maxfield Lew Biggs

Baptism

1,193 1,512 788 3,493

Bible & Life Attendance

Jon Lauterbach Helen M. Taylor

October 17 & 18

Financial Stewardship 2009-2010 Operating Revenues July 1, 2009 - October 18, 2009 Budget Actual Variance $1,904,901 $1,802,883 -$102,018

Saturday Night Sunday 8:15 Sunday 9:30 Sunday 11:00 Home Groups

Total

853 22 267 732 207

2,081

Next Week Deacon of the Week October 26-November 1

Dane Scofield & Mike Meyers

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

Baked Ham, Vegetable, Yams, Salad, Dinner Roll, Dessert

Tickets may be purchased at the Lighthouse Cafe during regular business hours or at the door for $5.50 each or $22.00 for a family (please, immediate family residing in home). Alternate choices include grilled chicken breast, hamburger, pizza, or a grilled foot long hot dog.

Bookstore Hours Monday Tuesday & Thursday Wednesday Friday Saturday Sunday

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

Sermon Notes

LivingChristmasTrees2009 Tickets are on sale now!!

Tickets may be purchased online at www.fbcn.org, in the Commons before and after each service, or by calling 1-888-795-1559. This is a great opportunity to invite our community to hear the gospel presented through music and drama . Order tickets today!!

Living Christmas Trees Performance Dates Friday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. Sun., Dec. 6, at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 10, at 7 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. Sun., Dec. 13 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.

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/Creative Arts 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