NOVEMBER 12 & 13, 2011

VETERANS
WE HONOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE

DAY

Unashamed and Unembarrassed

Shame results from the guilt of sin; embarrassment comes from a mistake or socially awkward situation. When Jesus is mentioned in some circles, some so-called Christians become uncomfortable, uneasy, and jump to change the subject. How odd? He died naked on a cross, so surely we should be willing to confess Him before men (Matthew 10:32). Dont avoid the Subject of Subjects, springing to talk of last nights ballgame instead of the last days or the recession instead of the Return of Christ. As soon as you trust in Christ as your Savior, you are to give a public witness for Him in water baptism. You dont even have to prepare a speech but should be willing to repeat out loud these words: I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and my Lord and Savior. We are willing to give a testimony of His inward change through this outward symbol, which pictures death to the old life, burial and resurrection of the new life: For as many of you who were baptized into Christ have put on Christ (Galatians 3:27). Baptized into Christ Jesus, walk in newness of life (Romans 6:3, 4). You are not being baptized in order to become a child of God, but because you have already met Him: Crispus, the ruler of the Synagogue, believed on the Lord with all of his household; and many of the Corinthians, hearing, believed and were baptized (Acts 18:8). Now that you belong to Jesus, you are consecrated to Christ, so proudly wear His ring (i.e. baptism) just as you would wear a wedding band. He first loved you, so your love for Him should outweigh your desire for others approval. We invite you to be baptized either in our church worship services or in the Gulf of Mexico this weekend at our special Sunday afternoon worship service at the beach. It will be my joy to help you in this simplest act of obedience. Why wait any longer? Dont fear what others may think. As my friend, Adrian Rogers, said, I may be a nut, but I am fastened to a good bolt, the Lord Jesus Christ. Of course, being Christ-like is not being crazy or cultic! No apologies, no regrets for radical obedience to your Savior.

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

Our Final Beach Baptism of the Year is this Sunday, November 13

Our final beach baptism of 2011 will be this Sunday, November 13. If you would like to be baptized in the beautiful Gulf of Mexico, please see a pastoral staff member today.

Thanksgiving/ Family Lords Supper Service Sunday, Nov. 20 at 6:00 p.m. in the Worship Center Please join us... we all have so much for which to be thankful!

Wednesday evening ministries on Nov 23.

There will be no

This weekend we are collecting money at the doors to support the Military BiBlestick. Make chEcks payaBle to First Baptist Church Naples But indicate Military BiBle Stick in memo section.

sending the New Testament to soldiers stationed all over the world.

Living Christmas Trees Purchase tickets online at www.fbcn.org

beginning Oct. 1 or call 888-795-1559 (9am-6pm/mon-fri) for ticket information

Friday, Dec. 9 @ 7pm NEW: Saturday, Dec. 10 @ 1 pm Sunday, Dec. 11 @ 4 & 7pm

Tickets Still Available

Purchase tickets online at www.fbcn.org/lct, byEVENTS 888-795-1559 calling COMING (9am-6pm/Mon-Fri), vices, Dec. 24, 4 & 6 pm or in the Commons s Hope and FBCN Choir/ after all January 15, 6pm worship services.

pril 6, 7pm, Choir/Orchestra Performances:

Friday, Dec. 2 @ 7pm L1, C1, C2, and R1 = $12.50 Sunday, Dec. 4 @ 4 & 7pm Thursday, Dec. 8 @ 7pm L2, R2, and front rows of L4, L3, Friday, Dec. 9 @ 7pm C3, C4, R3, and R4 = $10.00 NEW: Saturday, Dec. 10 @ 1pm All else = $8.50 Sunday, Dec. 11 @ 4 & 7pm First Baptist Church Naples

Sunday, Dec. 4 @ This Sunday, November 4 & 7 pm 13 Thursday, Dec. 8 @ 7pm Immediately following the 11am service LunchFriday, Dec. 9 @ 7pm provided

WANTED! THE LIVING VolunteersCHRISTMAS TREES to help build the Living Christmas Trees! Friday, Dec. 2 @ 7pm

presents

WANTED! Volunteers to help decorate online at www.fbcn.org Purchase tickets the Living Christmas Trees!beginning Oct. 1
November 14-16 beginning at 9:00 a.m. information for ticket Lunch will be provided.
or call 888-795-1559 (9am-6pm/mon-fri)

NEW: Saturday, Dec. 10 @ 1 pm Sunday, Dec. 11 @ 4 & 7pm

Please contact Tina in the music office if you can volunteer, or for more information, at tplatter@fbcn.org or call 596-8600 x229. COMING EVENTS

Red Shoes Prayer Walking Ministry

Often we are so busy evangelizing the world that we forget our neighborhoods are the greatest and most forgotten mission fields. Red Shoes are small groups of women walking together through neighborhoods praying...all wearing red shoes, white clothes, and a smile. These groups will also be gathering for coffee, fellowship, and updates. Our prayer is that people will start realizing what we are doing and ask us to pray for their needs. Relationships can then be built and we can invite them to Bible studies and church from there, as well as share Jesus with them. We are having a meeting this Tuesday, Nov 15 at 7:00 p.m. in Bridgewater Bay (3058 Driftwood Way, #4405) across Orange Blossom from the church. RSVP to Barbara Hoff at 269-1171 for gate code. All are welcome to attend to find out more information about this dynamic ministry!

We are at a table in the Commons this weekend! Please stop by and see what God is up to!

Calling All Men!

BAND OF BROTHERS

FIT for the FIGHT

For Winning the Battle for Godliness

Practical Strategies

This Wednesday 6:25 - 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel

This is a great time of study and fellowship as we learn how to fight the Battle together.

This Weeks Study: Arming Yourself Against Depression By Steve Hayes Associate Pastor/BiBlical Counseling

In the Missions Kiosk in the Commons

Deadline Weekend
All filled shoe boxes are due THIS WEEKEND. Please bring your boxes to either the Missions Kiosk in the Commons, or to the tables in the Fellowship Hallway and Courtyard. Forgot your box? Please consider making a donation to help cover the cost of postage of the boxes already turned in. All checks must be made out to Samaritans Purse and can be handed to any volunteer at any of the tables. Please also remember to pray for the hurting children who receive the boxes from First Baptist Church Naples. Pray that they will feel the love of Jesus and accept Him as their personal savior. To God be the glory for what He will do through our simple shoe box gifts. If you have any questions, visit www.samaritanspurse.org or call Jody Statile at 239-591-1895. Please come help us this Tuesday, Nov 15th in Room WC117 starting at 9:00 a.m. as we celebrate what God has done and pack-up our boxes to ship out!

Next Weekend, November 19 & 20

Please join the Powers BLG in collecting non-perishable food items to restock the Helps Outreach food pantry for the coming holidays. Before services next weekend, place a bag of non-perishable food by your car and members of the Powers BLG will collect the bags during the church service. These bags will then be given to the Helps Outreach food pantry.

Cans by the Cars

Some suggested items to place in your bag are: Peanut Butter, Jelly, Hamburger or Tuna Helper, Macaroni and Cheese, Tuna, Canned Ham or Chicken, Soup, Beans, Rice, Pasta, Canned Goods, Canned Milk, Baby Food, or Diapers. No junk food please.

Catered by:

PrimeTimers THANKSGIVING DINNER

THURSDAY, NOV 24 FBCN Room WC117 1:00 pm $10.00/pp

NOTE: ADULTS ONLY 55+

(Who will not be with family)
Tickets may be purchased from Vada in the Church Office (596-8500 x268) DEADLINE: THIS FRIDAY, NOV 18th DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 18

What is happening at First Baptist Academy Middle School?

On October 15th, FBA middle school students participated in the Pregnancy Resource Centers Walk for Life and raised over $8,000.00. Every step taken and every dollar raised goes to save the lives of unborn babies in Collier County.
Our mission is to develop students with Christian character and a Biblical worldview, equipping them for life, learning, and leadership.

Sat. Dec. 3rd - 9 to 12

10th Annual Children Shopping Outing

For Children of Single Parents

Call 596-8600 x 242

Children (4 to 17) of single parents will be able to go shopping and purchase a gift for their parent. We give the child $10, help them wrap the gift, and feed them lunch.

Sign-up in a single parent BLG!

Sat. Dec. 3rd - 9 to 12

10th Annual Children Shopping Outing

For Children of Single Parents

Call 596-8600 x 242

Children (4 to 17) of single parents will be able to go shopping and purchase a gift for their parent. We give the child $10, help them wrap the gift, and feed them lunch.

Sign-up in a single parent BLG!

Beginning Your Journey

9:30 a.m. - Noon in DC115 Visit the Information Desk in the Commons today for more information!
If you are a new believer in Christ or new to First Baptist Church Naples, this class will help you learn more about growing in your Christian faith. Refreshments will be provided. We will also provide you with a DVD of the sermon for this weekend.

This Sunday, November 13

Help for the divorced and separated during the holidays.

Surviving the Holidays

If youre separated or divorced, the holidays can be a lonely, stressful, depressing time. But theres hope. Join us for an encouraging seminar that will help you survive the holidays and discover new ways to enjoy them again.

December 8, 2011 6:30 to 8:30 PM Room DC107 Call 596-8600 ext. 242

Where 20s and 30s come together for fun, food, and fellowship!
November 18th at 7:30 p.m. in the Student Life Center.
For more information about 3rd Fridays, please email 3rdfridays@groups.facebook.com.

Thursday, November 17 at 6:30 p.m. in DC111

For more information, please contact Sue at sgonzalez@fbalions.org or call 596-8600 x582.

(Helping Others through Pregnancy Encouragement)

Holding onto H.O.P.E.

Now Hiring Several Part-Time Positions

FBCN is now hiring part-time staff for several positions with the Premises Keepers. If you enjoy cleaning and have a heart to serve, we would like to talk to you. Ask for an application in the main church office, or go online to www.fbcn.org and select About Us and then Employment Openings. You can also call Bob at 596-8600 x237 for more information. Looking for a part-time job? We have a few openings at the Lighthouse Cafe. This is your opportunity to put a few dollars in your pocket while serving the members and guests at FBCN. Call Bob at 596-8600 x237 for details.

Prayer Shawl
The next prayer shawl gathering will be Friday, November 18 at 10:00 a.m. in Room AD145. We are always open to new members. We make prayer shawls for the homebound, those in the hospital, women that just had babies, etc.

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)

Thursday, November 17 at 9:15 a.m. in WC117

Upcoming Events
Saturday, November 12
6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Worship Service/Worship Center KidzTown Childrens Worship/DC120 Hispanic Worship Service/Chapel Bible and Life Groups/Various Rooms on Campus Bible and Life Groups/Various Rooms on Campus Worship Service/Worship Center Bible and Life Groups/Various Rooms on Campus KidzTown Childrens Worship/DC120 Romanian Baptist/Modulars 3 & 4/SC117 Haitian Bible Study & Worship/ED222 Vietnamese Bible Study and Worship/DC220 Worship Service/Worship Center Bible and Life Groups/Various Rooms on Campus Hispanic Worship Service/Student Center Living Christmas Trees Construction/Worship Center Beach Baptism/Meet in Fellowship Hallway Equipping People to Serve/FAITH/DC121 Resonate Student Creative Arts Team/Student Center Project 56/DC220 Praise Kids/Education Building Romanian Baptist Congregation/Modulars 3 & 4 Living Christmas Trees Decoration/Worship Center Living Christmas Trees Decoration/Worship Center Operation Christmas Child Packing Boxes/WC117 RefresHer Womens Ministry/WC East Side Living Christmas Trees Decoration/Worship Center Family Meal/Fellowship Recreation-Gym AWANA Childrens Ministry/DC120 Band of Brothers Mens Ministry/Chapel RefresHer Womens Ministry/WC East Side High School Ministry/Student Center Middle School Ministry/Family Life Center-Gym Choir Rehearsal/Choir Room Orchestra Rehearsal/Worship Center Deacon Meeting/Chapel Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)/WC117 Prayer for our Pastors/AD184 Celebrate Recovery/DC121 Grief Share/AD145 Holding onto H.O.P.E./DC111 Prayer Shawl/AD145

Sunday, November 13
8:15 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m.

Monday, November 14 Tuesday, November 15

Wednesday, November 16
9:00 a.m. 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. 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 17
9:15 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.

Friday, November 18
10:00 a.m.

Last Weekend
Profession of Faith Princess Agustus Anita Blanco Laura Blanco Jamie Ellis Baptism Cameron Mongan Statement of Faith Rodney Harvey Min Kim Douglas Lee Mark Presley

Decisions For Christ

Statement of Faith Michael/Pauline Flowers Sharon McClelland Transfer of Letter Wes/Shelley Kirk Jimmy/Betsey Nichols Dual Membership Bill/Carol Hanson Robert McClelland John/Maureen Secker Peter/Patricia Staelens

Worship Attendance
November 5 & 6
Saturday Night Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. Total 1,142 1,771 953 3,866

Financial Stewardship

Bible & Life Attendance

November 5 & 6
Saturday Night Sunday 8:15 a.m. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. Home Groups 904 106 378 651 334

July 1, 2011 - November 6, 2011 Budget Actual Variance $2,330,167 $2,204,450 ($125,717)

2010-2011 Operating Revenues

Debt balance as of November 6 $9,450,845

Next Week

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

Donald R. Johnson & Ron Howard

` Tickets may be purchased at the Lighthouse Cafe during regular business hours or at the door for $6.00 each or $25.00 for a family (immediate family residing in home).
Alternate choices include grilled chicken breast, hamburger, pizza, or a grilled foot long hot dog.

Meal for November 16 (4:45 p.m.-6 p.m. in the Fellowship Recreation-Gym) Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner

` Cafe Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Wednesday Saturday Sunday Closed 3:15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 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.

Bookstore Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Wednesday Friday Saturday Sunday

Total

2,373

Deacon of the Week

November 14 - 20

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

Sermon Notes

Its one thing when someone accomplishes something, but isnt it better when a team achieves together, and everyone can celebrate? This week, we learn that believers in the Spirit serve God best when we do it together. Sunday - Galatians 5:2-6 / Monday - Galatians 5:7-15 Tuesday - Galatians 5:16-21 / Wednesday - Galatians 5:22-26 Thursday - Galatians 6:1-5 / Friday - Galatians 6:6-10 Saturday - Galatians 6:11-18

Pastoral Staff
Dr. Hayes Wicker ................................................................................................ Senior Pastor Miguel Cruz ............................................................................. Hispanic Congregation Pastor Beverly Day ............................................................................ Director of Preschool Ministry Justin Faircloth ....................................................... Associate Pastor/Middle School Ministry Steve Hayes...................................................................Associate Pastor/Biblical Counseling Forrest Head ....................................................................................... Senior Associate Pastor Jim Hill................................................................................Director of Single Adult Ministry Lewis Howard .............................................................................. Associate Pastor/Education Don Ingle ......................................................................................Director of Mens Ministry Shannon Moore ........................................................................Director of Womens Ministry John Patterson..................................................................Associate Pastor/Media & Technology Doug Pigg ............................................................Associate Pastor of Church Administration Tom Rider .................................................................. Associate Pastor/School Administrator Larry Rigley .................................................................. Associate Pastor/Childrens Ministry Dr. Todd F. Stearns ........................................................ Associate Pastor/Worship and Music Kevin Taylor ..............................................................Associate Pastor/High School Ministry Kevin Van Duser .................................................................Associate Pastor/Sports Outreach

First Baptist Church Naples

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

3000 Orange Blossom Drive, Naples, FL 34109 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.