First Word

January 9 & 10, 2010

January Bible Conference

with Ray VanderLaan

Friday, January 15th from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, January 16th at 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Childcare Available by Reservation
for Bible Conference
We will be able to provide limited childcare by advanced
reservation for the Jan 15 & 16 Bible Conference. Parents
may purchase their childcare reservation tickets January 9
through Jan 10 before, during, and after all church events
at the preschool kiosk in the education building.

“Walk as Jesus Walked”

First Baptist Church Naples
 Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus
We are greatly
privileged to
host Dr. Ray
VanderLaan
next weekend
in a special Bible
Conference. Ray
founded “That
the World May
Know Ministries”
and offers an
extensive ministry through cross-cultural
seminars. There are many hits on his website,
“Follow the Rabbi” (followtherabbi.com).
Along with Focus on the Family, he filmed
the ground-breaking video series, “That the
World May Know,” and also “In the Dust of
the Rabbi,” and “Walk as Jesus Walked.” He
conducts a seminar, “In the Footsteps of
the Disciples” in Israel and Turkey and has
also authored Echoes of His Presence. One
of our families has graciously provided for
the rest of the church to attend this special
conference without cost.
Ray helps us to understand the land,
the culture, and the context of the Bible,
answering questions such as these: Why
was the desert the place where God chose
to speak to His people? How well do you
know Jesus as the Rabbi? How well do
you know His Bible? What was Galilee like
when Jesus taught there? What was the
kingdom of Heaven thought to be in Jesus’
day? What was a true disciple in the world
of that day and in our’s? Ray uses visual
presentations and fascinating teaching to
not only reveal the Word’s context in that
day, but the way and the walk of a disciple
who follows the Master Teacher today. As
one U.S. Marine who attended his seminar
wrote: “I honestly don’t think I will ever be
the same. The Text (the Bible) is so much
more precious to me.”
Ray VanderLaan holds the Chair of Biblical
Cultural Studies at Holland Christian
Schools in Michigan. See why over
5,000 people have been blessed on his
educational trips to the Holy Land. I urge
you to attend the Friday night and Saturday
daytime sessions and know the Lord Jesus
like never before.
I have begun my new sermon series from
Proverbs, “Life-ol-ogy: Wisdom for
Living.” Each thematic treatment of the
text will offer practical help in many areas. I
urge you to purchase a CD of the message
in order to record the scripture references
and listen to the insights again. May we
all “receive and treasure” God’s “words and
commandments” (Proverbs 2:1).

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.
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!
 A Ministry for Men of All Ages
Men’s Ministry airs Saturdays on 91.5 FM at 11 AM & 9 PM

This Wednesday “Bringing

At 6:25 PM
Order
In the Chapel
Teacher, To Your
Rev. Greg Davidson Chaotic
World”
Will speak on:

An exciting opportunity to explore a video series led by Dave Ramsey

is opening up starting January 21st. This is a 13-week course that will
meet every Thursday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and is designed to “empower
and give HOPE to everyone from the financially secure to the financially
distressed”.
Cost: $99 per family which includes all materials.
Register: TODAY in the Commons (after services)
Please visit www.fbcn.org or call 596-8600 x249.
For a free preview, please visit www.fbcn.org under News and Events.

21, 2010
January
 With over 300,000 in circulation, the Crown Money Map™ has become the practical,
biblically based resource that has put people on their journey to achieving true
financial freedom.

Now Crown Cofounder Howard

Dayton shares his wisdom and
practical tips for successfully
starting or continuing your
Money Map journey.

Consider this video

your personal financial
coaching session!

This 6-parT video

Guide provides
• Biblical insight
• Practical help
• testimonies of hope from real people
• a biblically based plan for spending,
saving, and giving

R e g i s t R at i o n / e v e n t i n f o R m at i o n

Starts January 17th 11 AM in room DC107

For more information call Jim at 596-8600 ext. 242

First Baptist Academy Friend Day

On Tuesday, January 19, First Baptist Academy invites all
school age children of families who attend or are members of
First Baptist Church Naples to attend Friend Day! Public schools
are not in session that day so it is a wonderful opportunity to
come and see what God is doing on our campus. For more
information, please call the appropriate school:
Elementary School – 597-2233 extension 331
Middle School – 597-2233 extension 313
High School – 597-2233 extension 646
A Conference for ...
Women Influencing the Next Generation

February 26-27th, 2010:

Vicki Courtney
Vicki Courtney is the founder of Virtuous Reality Ministries® which
reaches over 150,000 girls and mothers a year. A wife and mother herself of
three teens, she seeks to provide both teens and their parents with the tools
necessary to navigate today's promiscuous culture.
She is a national speaker to women of all ages and the best-selling
author of numerous books:
For event details and ticket purchasing
information go to: www.fbcn.org
Location: FBCN
Times: Friday: 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Cost: $10
You will not want to miss
this conference... for moms
of boys, girls, and both!
This conference will be hosted by First Baptist Academy and the
W o m e n's M i n i s t r y o f F i r s t B a p t i s t Ch u r c h N a p l es .
 January 23rd & 24th

Please join the Powers Bible and Life Group in collecting

non-perishable food items to restock Helps Outreach
food pantry for the New Year. During services on
January 23rd & 24th, place a bag of nonperishable food
by your car and members of the Powers BLG will collect
the bags to give to Helps Outreach’s food pantry.

Peanut Butter Soup

Jelly Beans
Hamburger or Tuna Helper Rice
Macaroni & Cheese Pasta
Tuna Canned Fruit
Canned Ham or Chicken Canned Milk
Diapers Baby Food
No Junk Food Please
 Volunteer Champions
Have you led a program/business/ministry? Please consider using your
expertise to lead one of our many ministries. Volunteer Champions are being
sought to coordinate/lead many ministries within the church. A champion
can be either an individual or a couple, and must be a church member.

CROWN MINISTRY

Crown Ministry teaches biblical principles regarding finances and possessions.

The champion should have a heart to help others learn these principles and to
help people in financial crisis. The champion will:
• Recruit leaders and counselors
• Schedule events throughout the year
• Recruit class members
• Assess the needs of individuals/couples for financial counseling

The weekly time commitment would vary but is estimated to average five
hours per week. This champion can be a seasonal resident.

OTHER MINISTRIES NEEDING A VOLUNTEER CHAMPION

• Helps Outreach (evangelistic outreach collecting and distributing food,

used furniture, household goods, clothes)
• Mentoring Children of Single Parents
• Disaster Relief Teams
• Divorce Care & Divorce Care For Kids
• Carpenter’s Crew (for widows and single parents)
• Needs News (FBCN document published weekly which highlights
opportunities for service, notices, employment, wanted items,
items for sale, etc.)

To learn more, contact Jim Hill on 596-8600 x 242.

 Visit Protected Harbor this weekend at the
Missions kiosk in the Commons.

Golf to benefit Protected Harbor

February 26.

Designed by Jack Nicklaus, Old Corkscrew Golf

Club ranks as, perhaps, the best course in Florida.

Our first home will be ready April 1 for 6 women who are
developmentally disabled. They are God’s special people
who will have an opportunity to grow and develop spiritually
and emotionally into all God would have them be.
Full time, quality care, living skills instructions, workshop
and vocational opportunities for earning wages, classroom
and physical education, along with social activities and
companionship are part of the residents’ home lives.
We still need to raise another $220,000 to finish,
furnish and support the home. We also must start
raising the $900,000 approximate construction cost
for the next home. We need your help to do this.
You may register for the golf tournament on our web
site at www.godsprotectedharbor.com.
Play a little golf (or donate if you don’t play golf) and help
us build for the glory of God! His special people need you.
“Let no one seek his own, but each one the other’s well being.”
1 Cor. 10:24

Protected Harbor is registered with the IRS as a 501(C)(3) corporation. All donations are tax deductible.
 Parent Baby Dedication Class
The next Parent Dedication Class (for parents
who wish to dedicate themselves and their
child to the Lord in the Worship Service)
will be Sunday, January 17 in the Education
Building, Room 166 at 11:00. To make your
reservation to attend, please call the Preschool
Ministry Office at 596-8600 x360 or stop by the
Preschool Ministry desk .

Christian Business Owners and Professionals

The first 2010 monthly meeting of the
Christian Business Owners and Professionals
will be held this Tuesday, January 12 in
DC108 at 6:00 p.m. Refreshments will be
served. Members and anyone interested in
membership is encouraged to attend. If you
have any questions, please call Jody Statile, Membership Director at
239.591.1895.
 First Steps Class
A First Steps Class for children in 1st through 4th
grades who would like to get baptized will begin
on Saturday, January 9th 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
your child up for this class and to pick up their
workbook to begin working in.

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Conference led by:

Dr. Gary Chapman
Best Selling Author of
The Five Love Languages
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Tickets are on SALE now

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in the Lighthouse Bookstore.
 First Baptist Academy
announces the

7th Annual
Friends of the Lion
Banquet
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Campus Tours
6:00 p.m.
Reception
6:30 p.m.
Dinner and Program
7:00 p.m.

First Baptist Academy

Our guest speaker is:
3000 Orange Blossom Drive Dr. Gary Chapman
Naples, FL 34109
Best Selling Author
Phone: 239-597-2233
Web: www.fbalions.org
“The Five Love Languages”
For more information or to host a table,
please call (239) 596-8600, ext. 619.

Kids Winter Extreme!!!

orner

On top of this mountain, we do everything to the EXTREME! From

skiing to snowboarding, ice sculpting to snowball fights, nothing
is too EXTREME! for us, especially living EXTREME! lives for God.

First Baptist Academy

This series takes an EXTREME! look at the teachings of Jesus.

KidzTown begins Saturday at 6:00 p.m. and

announces the

7th Annual
Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
Friends of the Lion
Jail MinistryBanquet
Would you like to see women
Thursday, have
March 11,another
2010
chance? Volunteer one Sunday a month at the jail.
Campus Tours
6:00 p.m.

If you are willing to learn howReception

to teach a women’s
6:30 p.m.
Bible study, please call Rosemary at 430-7911.
Dinner and Program
7:00 p.m.
 Upcoming Events
Saturday, January 9
6:00 p.m. Worship Service/Worship Center
6:00 p.m. KidzTown Children’s Worship/DC120
6:00 p.m. Hispanic Worship Service/Chapel
7:30 p.m. Bible and Life Groups/Various Rooms on Campus
Sunday, January 10
8:15 a.m. Bible and Life Group for 60+/DC107
9:30 a.m. Worship Service/Worship Center
9:30 a.m. Bible and Life Groups/Various Rooms on Campus
9:30 a.m. KidzTown Children’s Worship/DC120
10:00 a.m. Vietnamese Bible Study and Worship/DC220
11:00 a.m. Worship Service/Worship Center
11:00 a.m. Bible and Life Groups/Various Rooms on Campus
12:30 p.m. Hispanic Worship Service/Student Center
5:00 p.m. Romanian Baptist Mission/Modulars 3 & 4
Tuesday, January 12
8:30 a.m. RefresHer/WC100a
6:00 p.m. CBOP Meeting/DC108
7:00 p.m. Celebrate Recovery Women’s Step/DC107
7:00 p.m. The Vine College & Career Service/Student Center
Wednesday, January 13
6:20 p.m. AWANA
6:30 p.m. RefresHer/Worship Center
6:30 p.m. Men’s Ministry/Chapel
Thursday, January 14
11:30 a.m. Prime Timers Luncheon/WC100
6:00 p.m. Celebrate Recovery/SC100
6:00 p.m. Divorce Care/DC107
Friday, January 15
6:30 p.m. Bible Conference/Chapel

New Arrival
Lauren Alexis Sharp was born on December 16,
2009 to J.R. and Pam Sharp. Lauren weighed 6
pounds and 1 ounce, and measured 19”. She has
an older brother named Jay. Congratulations to
the family!

Last Weekend
Decisions For Christ Worship Attendance
Profession of Faith January 2 & 3
Teresa G. Nelson Saturday Night Total 1,201
Sunday Morning 9:30 1,623
Membership by Sunday Morning 11:00 1,212
Statement of Faith
Total 4,036
Elvia Tamayo
Baptism December 19 & 20 3,387
Membership Andrew P. Baumgardner December 26 & 27 3,204
by Letter Kayla Lupien
Robert Casals Marie Louis Christmas Eve Service
Maria Casals Jeffrey Hajko December 24
Rededication Randall Snyder
Bethany Martin Jesse Griffin
4:00 p.m. 2,082
Susan Masse 6:00 p.m. 1,681
Jenell O’ Day
Jeffrey Adams
Bible & Life Attendance
December 19 & 20 1,812
December 26 & 27 1,351
January 2 & 3
Financial Stewardship Saturday Night 771
Sunday 8:15 26
2009-2010 Operating Revenues Sunday 9:30 344
July 1, 2009 - January 3, 2010 Sunday 11:00 755
Budget Actual Variance Home Groups 50
$3,626,280 $3,432,673 -$193,607 Total 1,946

Next Week
Deacon of the Week Dr. Wicker on the Radio
January 11 -January 17 You can hear Dr. Wicker every day at
Lee Norton & Daryl Kniep 1:00 p.m. on 91.5 Kingdom FM WJYO.
If you need assistance, please call the church Dr. Wicker is also on WSOR 90.9 FM
at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday evenings, and
deacon hotline at 800-732-9573. on Praise FM 89.5 at 1:30 p.m. Sunday
For Spanish, call 601-6051. afternoons.
Wednesday Family Meal
Meal for January 13th
Shepherd’s Pie, 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 and Cafe Hours

Monday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00 a.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.
Sermon Notes
 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!

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
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........................................................................................................ FBCN@fbcn.org
Church Website..........................................................................................................www.fbcn.org