Dr.

Hayes Wicker, Senior Pastor

Trunk and Treat Reconsidered
Anyone who has been with me for longer than a minute can attest that I am not perfect not even close. I have also learned that all of us have breakdowns in communication. Even as a pastor, I sometimes fall into the category created by the Paul Newman character in Cool Hand Luke: What we have here is a failure to communicate. Someone described what he called the five most important words: You did a good job. The four most important words he said are, What is your opinion. The three most important words he said are, Lets work together. The two most important words are, Thank you. The single most important word is We. That is good advice on a human level. Of course, from a biblical perspective about communication, this is a far better list. In terms of the number of words try these: I was wrong,forgive melets pray about itIll reconsider itHis willHim. While I was away in Colorado, I was troubled by an earlier decision which we had made concerning Trunk and Treat by scheduling it on a Wednesday evening. My communication to the staff was to cancel that and to reconsider the best way to minister to our children during the fall. The message was communicated of a complete cancellation of a Halloween alternative. Parents and children, forgive me for speaking rashly. I shared with our staff a week ago that I believe we should have a special activity on Halloween Night, particularly as an alternative to the world and the devils holiday and an opportunity to reach kids in our community. I did not feel that enough of them would come out in costume on a Wednesday, even though that would coincide with our other activities. I also felt that we should not cancel in mid-stride our vibrant mid-week ministries. Of course, this will require extra work, but I hope that you will see Thursday evening as an opportunity to invite unsaved and unchurched children and their families to our campus. It will be a fun time for all and glorify God. I thank God for the patience, flexibility, and leadership of our staff. Please understand when we sometimes reconsider and reschedule. I want our mode of operation to be open to change if necessary. I want us to pray that we will be able to report all things that God has done and how He has opened a door of faith (Acts 14:27). We want to preach the gospel and make many disciples among our children, strengthening and encouraging them to continue in the faith (Acts 14:21, 22). Having no relation with the occult is one way to do this (Leviticus 19:26, 31). Yes, we will minister to our children in the best way that we can!

Churchwide
Have you ever thought about being part of the nativity scene in the Living Christmas Trees? Nativity information is available in the Commons this weekend (last chance). Find out more information on our Facebook page at: LivingChristmasTreesPresentation, or go to our website at fbcn.org/lct.

The Living Christmas Trees Nativity Information

Bible & Life Groups

This book is Gods message to all of us concerning the perilious end times. Come join us as Al Micieli goes line by line in this important study.

Begins Saturday, October 5 at 5:00pm in DC107

Book of Revelation

Senior Adults
This is a ministry of the deacons wives to the widows of our congregation. Join us for fellowship and encouragement from Gods Word. Sign-up in the Fellowship Hallway, or call Vada at 596-8600 x268 for more information.

Back to Basics: An Introduction to Quilting & Sewing

Have you ever wished you could make a simple quilt or blanket that could be given to a special loved one or friend? Join us and we will help! For more information, contact Kathy at kadair@johnrwood.com or 370-2592 or Pam at pcole@fbcn.org or 272-5583.

Monday, September 30 at 1:30pm in WC117

Annas Tea - International Days

Monday, September 23 in WC117 at 6:30pm

Mens Ministry
Cost is $125 plus two meals (includes registration, transportation, and hotel). $50 deposit due by Sunday, September 22 (balance due October 2). Contact Duane Bryan at 825-6124. Look for us in the Commons for more information.

This movie will answer tough questions about God and is showing on two nights only in local theaters on Tuesday, September 24 AND Thursday, October 3. Visit unstoppablethemovie.com for tickets and more information.

Kirk Camerons Unstoppable

Friday, Oct 25 at 11am - Saturday, Oct 26 at midnight

Promise Keepers Conference Awakening the Warrior in Daytona Beach

2014 Deacon Nominations

Nomination forms are located in the turnstiles in the Commons, Church Foyer, and Fellowship Hallway. Please do not share your nomination with the nominee as certain criteria must be met. You may submit your nomination form to our Senior Associate Pastor, Doug Pigg.

Deadline September 29

Missions Ministry
In the Missions Kiosk This Weekend
PRC exists to serve and minister through the gospel of Jesus Christ to women and families facing a pregnancy-related crisis. The annual Walk for Life will be held Saturday, October 12 on the FBCN campus. Please come by the Missions Kiosk in the Commons this weekend to find out more about their ministry and the Walk for Life.

Pregnancy Resource Center

Give the gift of life on Sunday, October 6 in the front FBCN parking lot 9am-2pm. Please call 436-5455 to schedule a time.

Blood Drive

Preschool & Childrens Ministry

This four-week class is for children in 1st-4th grades who would like to be baptized. Please call 596-8600 x350 to register your child.

TACTICA Ministries Golf Outing

TACTICA is one of our churchs mission partners. The mission of TACTICA is to fulfill the great commission by investing into the lives of Central American authorities and their families through high quality police training, evangelism, and discipleship. Please stop by our table in the Commons this weekend for more information about this fund-raising golf tournament.

Saturday, October 19 at Talis Park

There is a guest reception in the Commons following the Saturday night worship service this weekend. Pastor Wicker would love to meet you!

Guest Reception

Sunday, October 6 at 11:00am

First Steps Class

You Are Invited...

If you would like to be baptized in the beautiful Gulf of Mexico, please see a pastoral staff member today. We will meet at 11:00am on Sunday under the Courtyard Portico.

This Sunday, September 22 at a Special Time

Beach Baptism

Candy donations are needed and can be dropped off in the Commons, the Fellowship Hallway, the Preschool wing, or by Kidztown Worship. For more information on how to participate, please call 596-8600 x350.

Thursday, October 31 6:30-8:00pm

Trunk & Treat

Support / Help Groups `

Student Ministry
A free weekend event on our campus filled with friends, small groups, and crazy games. Register online at fbcn.org/msm or for more information contact the Student Ministry Office at 449-4480.

Celebrate Recovery is a special community of mens and womens groups where you can find safety and support for dealing with lifes hurts, habits, and hang-ups through a 12-step discipleship and recovery program. We meet Thursday nights from 6:00pm until 8:30pm in Room DC121 (Discipleship Center). For more information, please call 596-8600 x266.

Celebrate Recovery

Living Christmas Trees

Performances of our 31st annual Living Christmas Trees Searching for the King will be: Friday, December 6th at 7:00pm Sunday, December 8th at 4:00pm and 7:00pm Thursday, December 12th at 7:00pm Friday, December 13th at 7:00pm Sunday, December 15th at 4:00pm and 7:00pm Tickets will be available beginning Sat, Oct 12th at fbcn.org/lct.

Ticket Information

Friday & Saturday, September 27-28

6th Grade Retreat

First Baptist Academy

At FBA, fourth grade students are introduced to a digitally flipped classroom approach for math instruction. This approach enables the teacher to individualize instruction and students to work at their own pace. Students view the math video lesson at home and take an assessment to determine their understanding of the math concepts they will learn at school.

Putting Technology into Practice

High School Ministry Selling Christmas Trees

Support the Resonate Mission Trip by getting one of these beautiful, fresh Frasier Firs straight from North Carolina. Stop by our table in the Commons today.

Deadline to Order is September 29

Last Weekend

Absent from the Body; Present with the Lord

September 14 & 15
Saturday Night Sunday 9:30 a.m. Total

Membership by Baptisms Hector Madrigal Statement Neal Adams Nika Zimnicki

Decisions from Mondays Discovering First Baptist dinner are on the back of this First Word.

Decisions for Christ

Worship Attendance
1,353 1,623 2,976

FBCN member Susie Morse passed away on Sept 12. We express our sympathy to her family. FBCN member Joan McCaskey passed away on Sept 11. We express our sympathy to her husband, Lee, and the rest of the family.

Volunteers Needed

2013-2014 Operating Revenues July 1, 2013 - September 15, 2013 Budget Actual Variance
$1,283,503 $1,296,594

Financial Stewardship

September 14 & 15
Saturday 7:30 p.m. Sunday 8:15 a.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. Home Groups Total

Bible & Life Attendance

844 96 804 160 1,904

We need 300 volunteers to help minister to 200 participants. We have all kinds of jobs and many do not require working with cars. For more details, or to sign-up, go to fbcn.org/ carcare. Our Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) group meets the first and third Thursday mornings of each month, and we need encouraging men and women to nurture their young children. Please call Beverly at 596-8600 x351 for more information.

Saturday, October 19

Car Care

This Upcoming Week

Deacon of the Week September 23 - 29 Bob Carboy & Tim Roettele
If you need assistance, please call the church deacon hotline at 800-732-9573. For Spanish, call 404-7764.

Debt balance as of Sept 15 $5,179,014

$13,091

Thursday Morning Ministry Opportunity

Meal for Sept 25 (4:45 p.m.-6 p.m. in the Fellowship Recreation-Gym) Chef Herbs BBQ Night Pulled Pork/Chicken, Beans, Salad, Dessert
Tickets may be purchased at the Lighthouse Cafe or at the door for $6 each or $25 for a family (immediate family residing in home). ` choices include grilled chicken Alternate breast, hamburger, pizza, or hot dog.

Wednesday Family Meal

Decisions from Discovering FBCN

Profession of Faith Jan Birks Misty Kaposy Judith Panian Scott Ventura Membership by Letter Mark & Delores Hampton

Membership by Statement Jackie Anderson Candice Berryhill Keriann Arnott Natacha Clerjuste Sarah Barrero Glory Kganela Robert & Angie Basar Steve & Mary Kay Loomis John Paul Bratcher Candy Sieben

Guess what is just 2 weeks away?

Saturday, September 21
5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

Weekly Schedule

Bible and Life Groups: Various Rooms on Campus Worship Service: Worship Center Spanish Worship Service: Chapel Bible and Life Groups: Various Rooms on Campus Bible and Life Groups: Various Rooms on Campus Haitian Bible Study & Worship: ED207 Vietnamese Worship & Bible Study: DC221 Worship Service: Worship Center Romanian Bible Study & Worship: Modulars 3 & 4 Bible and Life Groups: Various Rooms on Campus Spanish Worship Service: Student Center Romanian Worship Service: Modular 4

Ways to Connect Online with FBCN

Live streaming Saturday at 6:00pm and Sunday at 9:30am! Go to our website and look for this live streaming icon. For more information about our church and ministries, please visit our website at fbcn.org. Like us on Facebook at: FirstBaptistChurchNaples Follow us on Twitter @FBCN.

Sunday, September 22
8:15 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, September 24
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. 8:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m. RefresHer Womens Ministry: Worship Center

Wednesday, September 25

Family Meal: Fellowship Recreation-Gym AWANA for Kids: Education Building Band of Brothers Mens Ministry: Chapel RefresHer Womens Ministry: Worship Center High School Ministry: Student Center Middle School Ministry: Family Life Center-Gym Choir Rehearsal: Choir Room Orchestra Rehearsal: Worship Center

Contact Us
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...................................................................FBCN@fbcn.org

First Baptist Church Naples

Other events this week include: Beach Baptism, Praise Kids, 5th Grade Choir, Middle School Choir, Resonate, Back to Basics, Prayer for our Pastors, Celebrate Recovery, Grief Share, and 6th Grade Retreat. For a full weekly schedule listing, please go to fbcn.org/weeklyschedule.