October 3 & 4, 2009

First W rd

October 3 & 4, 2009

“The Great Commission Connection” God is developing a new excitement in our church as we go global in ongoing fulfillment of Jesus’ Great Commission. When He ascended back into Heaven, He commanded us to “go into all the world and make disciples.” Missions involves praying, connecting, and giving as well as going. While some are called to be career missionaries, all Christians are called to be involved. As you see the international faces behind the platform in our Worship Center and the 7,000 lights on the ceiling representing unreached people groups, your heart burns to do something…you can. God gave me a special vision some months ago to develop a creative, fresh, massive missions ministry. Only He can make it happen! Next week, we will ask at least 500 family units to commit to be involved in the Great Commission Connection. The challenge for missions to be personal will be met by each family accepting a package of three families. You will connect by prayer, email, and any other means with these missionaries from the Southern Baptist Convention: an International Mission Board family, a North American Mission Board family, and either a Florida Baptist Convention family or a faculty member of one of our six seminaries. Many of these professors have served

on the foreign field and equip future servants of the Lord. Of the NAMB folks, we are adopting 200 military chaplains, many of whom serve in combat. As you can see, this involves 1,500 full-time world-changers. We “put our seal on this fruit of theirs” and minister to them “the fullness of the blessing of Christ” (Romans 15:28, 29). The protocol of your connection will be determined by you and your missionaries. Some are serving in very dangerous areas and will require more careful dialogue. All are desperately in need of prayer; of course, they will also pray for you. This gives our church a sense of ownership and relationship with kingdom work and workers. We are also asking each family to take a Change the World piggybank. You will put your loose change in it over a period of a year and ask God to help you to give at least $300. This will be deposited in an ongoing Cooperative Program account, in addition to our regular percentage giving from our budget. Though we cannot monetarily give directly to the missionaries, as the tide rises, all boats rise with it. I am very grateful for the great cooperation of our denominational entities and their excitement over this concept. Please pray about committing and connecting for the cause of Christ. Lord, “confirm the work of our hands” (Psalm 90:17).

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.

Speaking to our Men’s and Women’s Ministry this Wednesday evening.

On March 15, 2004, on the crowded streets of Mosul, terrorists attacked Carrie, David, and their team. Three of their team members died that day. David survived long enough to see his wife to safety; however he died the following day due to injuries during the assault. Carrie continues to challenge people all over the world with her story and encourages them to look beyond themselves to see God’s purposes for their lives.

Come visit us at the missions kiosk in the Commons this weekend!

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!

Sports OutReach Men’s Softball League

When: Oct.-Feb. on Monday nights Cost: $70 Contact: Joe Sparacio - 462-1469 or Coach V. - 287-2676 or email at [email protected]

Hospitality Team Ushers needed for Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services. An usher jacket is provided. Contact Vince at 591-2552. Check out our church website at www.fbcn.org

Wednesdays at 6:25 p.m.

This Wednesday’s Topic

“Finding Refuge From Your Storm”

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. We will accept new ideas, donations to purchase flowers, and schedule volunteers for watering our container gardens.

An Opportunity to Dig Deeper . . . “The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful (women) who will be able to teach others also.” 2 Timothy 2:2 (NAS) A discipling class for women who wish to be grounded in their theological beliefs so that they may faithfully teach it to others is being formed. This seminary level class on Biblical and Systematic Theology will be taught by our pastors’ wife Janet Wicker. Enrollment is limited and times of meeting will be discussed by those who register interest. Please e-mail Norma Woods at [email protected] with your e-mail address and phone number to be included in a preview session on Sunday, November 1st. At this session, we will discuss the future class schedule.

Deacon Nominations

It is time to nominate deacons for 2010. You will find Deacon Nomination Forms in the turnstiles in the Fellowship Hallway and the Commons. Please take the time to nominate godly men who you believe will give honorable service to our church.

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Lost and Found Please look through the lost and found items. Items left as of October 5th, will then be donated to a local organization. The lost and found is located at door number 43.

Prime Timers Luncheon October 8 in the Worship Center starting at 11:30 a.m. The cost for attending is $7.00. Tickets are on sale in the Commons or at the Media Window before and after services this weekend, or stop by the office during the week and see Vada.

Grief Share

Grief Share is for those who are hurting because of the death of someone close to them. Please tell your friends, neighbors, co-workers, or family members about this ministry that helps them take steps towards healing. Grief Share meets in DC110 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. each Thursday. For more information, please call 596-8600 ext. 244.

First Steps Class A First Steps Class for children in 1st through 4th grades who would like to get baptized will begin on Sunday, October 4th at 11:00 a.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.

Personal Contact Information Update

Has your email address changed recently? Have you just moved? Did you change jobs or cell phone numbers? We would like to update our records. Please send personal contact updates to [email protected] or call 596-8600 x463.

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.

Holiday Outreach Banquet “…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 in the Commons Area by the kiosk next to stairs CM-108.

Feeding the Animals

We need your help with ‘Feeding the Animals’ on Noah’s Ark on Saturday Night, October 31. Please bring one or more bags of candy beginning Saturday/Sunday, Oct. 10/11 through the 24/25. Collection bins will be located in The Commons and Education Building. The animals thank you and we do too.

Love and Respect is a new Bible study we have just started in Troy Baker’s Sunday morning Bible and Life Group for young couples. In this study, you will discover the Single Greatest Secret to a Successful Marriage. Psychological studies affirm it, and the Bible has been saying it for ages. Cracking the communication code between husband and wife involves understanding one thing: that unconditional respect is as powerful for him as unconditional love is for her. It’s the secret to marriage that every couple seeks, and yet few couples ever find. Troy Baker’s Bible and Life Group meets on Sunday mornings at 11am in the Discipleship Building room DC109. Anyone is welcome to come and join in on this outstanding study.

Building Kingdom Families Seminars The second of four “Building Kingdom Families” seminars will be held on Saturday, October 17th from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. in DC121. These seminars, hosted by First Baptist Academy, are open to all FBCN members and are required of all new families to the Academy. They are designed to assist and equip Christian Families with a biblical view and process for raising children. For more information, visit www.fbalions.org.

Beach Baptisms Fernande Petit-Frere Joanne Reynolds John Hawn Ethan T. Hawn Phillip Montano Robert A. Sandlin Kim Hawn Sandlin Tatiana Soltan John J. Luciano CJ Jimenez Lisa Jimenez Ruth O’Brien

Kids

Ronald Davidson Charles R. McDermott June Ruedy Fred Ruedy Zachary V. Staton Kathleen Smith Jeff Buchholz Kimberly Keenan Robert Keenan Elizabeth Wilson Troy L. Wilson, Sr. Joshua Roettele

Dave Lobdell David Lobdell Jennifer Lobdell Samantha Lobdell Katiana Bastien Andrew Bullen D’Nai Bullen Destiny Corbett Suzy Osborne Conner Harding Katie Mulligan Robin Andrews

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Would you like to know what’s happening in DC 120 each and every weekend? If you’re interested, send your 1st through 4th grade children to KidzTown Worship. They’ll be sure to tell you that we worship “Kid Style” as we continue our series called, “Kingdom Tales”. This week we will be looking at Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego from the book of Daniel as our children learn to stand up for what is right no matter what. Our children will tell you that we have a great time studying God’s Word, singing His praises, and seeking His will. At the conclusion of KidzTown Worship, your child will be escorted to his KidzTown Neighborhood (BLG) where he/she will further learn more from God’s Word and experience the love of God in a relational small group atmosphere, while you, the parent, have the opportunity to be a part of an adult BLG. Be a part of the fun and experience the blessings today- you and your child!

Upcoming Events Saturday, October 3 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. 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 FAITH/Worship Center Romanian Baptist Mission/Modulars 3 & 4 Project56/DC220 Lightforce/Choir Room PraiseKids/ED132

Sunday, October 4

Tuesday, October 6

9:00 a.m. Women’s RefresHer/WC100a 6:30 p.m. Dave Ramsey’s Series/WC117 7:00 p.m. The Vine College & Career Service/Student Center

Wednesday, October 7 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

11:30a.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.

Prime Timers Luncheon/Worship Center Celebrate Recovery/DC121 DC4Kids/DC221 Divorce Care/DC107 Grief Share/DC110

Thursday, October 8

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 transporation, please contact Vada at 596-8600 x268.

Last Weekend Decisions For Christ Membership by Statement of Faith Lora Jones Ernaud St. Aude Rudy E. Tirado Maria E. Tirado Edward J. Wayner Helen Taylor Don Martin Mary Martin

Membership by Letter

Baptisms

Daniel Terrero Maria Hopstetter Matthew David Hopstetter Clara Rodriguez Jeff Walters Arelis Aleman Alicia A. Rodriguez Haydee Viera

Worship Attendance September 26 & 27

Saturday Night Total Sunday Morning Total

1,056 1,619 2,675

Bible & Life Attendance September 26 & 27

Charles T. Clark III Martha Jennings

Financial Stewardship

2009-2010 Operating Revenues July 1, 2009 - September 27, 2009 Budget Actual Variance $1,434,910 $1,435,186 $276

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

Total

869 13 936 182

2,000

Next Week Deacon of the Week October 5-October 11

Greg Graham & Michael Rogers

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

Grilled Pork Chop, Vegetable, 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