FIRST WORD April 30 & May 1, 2011

Discovering
First Baptist Church
NAPLES
May 2 starting at 6:30 p.m.
First Baptist Church Naples
 The Provider at Work
I want to share a friend’s testimony which will certainly bless
you and demonstrate how God is working.

“The journey started in 2006 when my husband, children,

sister, mom, and I started to pray for the Lord to open
doors for my brothers-in-law and their families to legally
immigrate to the United States of America. We also asked God for us to be
able to minister to them while they were living with us.

Although there are so many restrictions in Cuba and immigration is a long

process that usually takes months and sometimes 10 years, the entire
process went well and fast. Since 14 people total were living in our house,
every bill tripled the amount we paid before. We consumed more food,
gas, water, and electricity. We can certainly say Jehovah-Jireh, the Lord is
our provider. Sisters and brothers in Christ from FBCN provided bedroom
sets, mattresses, clothing, money, and food. A sister donated her car for us
to be able to transport the family to the church and appointments with
immigration and doctors.

From the beginning, we put our situation at the foot of the cross. God
revealed His majesty and mercy at times when we could only maintain
our trust that God would multiply our ‘baskets of fish and bread,’ as once
before. In times of doubt, we took refuge in the Word of God which
provided us with assurance that our mighty God was going to finish what
He had already started. Our greatest prayer was for God to do His will and
to use us to change their lives forever. They are now attending the Spanish
Mission at First Baptist Church where they have the potential to grow in
the love of God, and we have the assurance that God will complete what
He already started.”

The provision came in fulfillment of Matthew 6:33. My friend wrote: “The

Lord our God convicted our hearts (my husband and mine) in a Bible & Life
Group that we should not only just give the ten percent of what we brought
home (net payment), but the first fruit of our earnings. The Bible study
emphasized the importance of tithing or to better say it, the importance
of giving back to the Lord of what belongs to Him. We are giving to Him
nothing that compares to what He did for us.” Amen! I certainly could not
say it better.

Guest Reception
There is a guest reception in the Commons immediately following the
Saturday night and Sunday morning 11:00 a.m. service. Come and meet
Dr. Wicker.
 Please join with fellow believers at the National Day of Prayer observance on
Thursday, May 5 at Noon. This event is held on the steps of the Collier County
Courthouse. The evening event is meeting at the bandshell behind the Golden
Gate Community Center at 7:00 p.m. The theme of this year’s observance is
“A Mighty Fortress is Our God.” Please encourage everyone to come to these
amazing events...for our city, our state, and our nation!

Collier County -- A Call to Prayer

In the days leading up to the National Day of Prayer, Collier County
organizers are asking you to pray for the following:
21. Ask God to open our eyes to see how we, the Body of Christ, can impact our society by
becoming involved in the governing process of Florida. Lord, help us to be aware of what
our senators and congressman are fighting for and support pro-life legislation, legislation
that puts restriction on abortions and bans the public funding of abortion. Pray to end
abortion. (Ex. 4:9-10)
22. Give thanks to the Lord for the Christian organizations He has established to help us be
informed citizens. Pray for Christians to see the right to vote as a gift from the Father and to
register to vote. (Acts 6:1-6)
23. Pray for president Obama, ask the Lord’s protection for the president and his family. Pray
that God would surround him with wise counsel, and give him discernment, understanding,
and knowledge so that our nation may know stability here and abroad. (Ro. 13:1, Prov. 28:2)
24. Give thanks to God for the plan He gave to our forefathers by which to govern our
nation and for the division of powers so that our destiny does not rest in the hands of one
person. Pray for our Congress (both the House of Representatives and the Senate). Pray
that by God’s power, our legislative body would make laws that are just and adhere to our
constitution. (Prov. 8:15)
25. God, we ask you to turn the hearts of our present Supreme Court Justices to you and by
Your hand, godly justice would rise up within our justices and they would make rulings in
line with Your will. (Deut. 16:18)
26. Ask God to raise up journalists and publishers of integrity, who would speak, write, and
print the truth in the face of all opposition. (Psalm 68:11)
27. Pray for God’s protection over our military, and that every soldier would know God in a
personal way. (Psalm 119:114, 117)
28. Pray for the families of our military that they too would know Christ, that Christians
would reach out to them in a supportive way and encourage them through the Scripture
and the love of God. (Phil. 3:10, 2 Cor. 1:3, 4)
29. Pray for national revival, that the church would awake to righteousness and holiness,
in every denomination, in every body of believers. That we would unify under the blood-
stained banner of the Cross and preach the gospel clearly in every highway and byway of
our nation. Pray that the church will stand up and speak out for righteousness in our land.
(Acts 3:19, Eph. 4:4-6)
30. Pray that the standard of a godly family be restored to our nation. Ask God to bring
a resurgence in the public forum of the benefits of a godly family, and may it become
apparent that the values as represented in Scripture are the path in which to lead our
nation. (Gen. 1:28, 2:24)
 Discovering First Baptist Church Naples
Monday, May 2nd
6:30 p.m. in Room DC121
Led by Senior Pastor Hayes Wicker, this
is a very informative dinner seminar. It
is held for those who are new to First
Baptist Church Naples, those who want to
join the church, or those who would like
more information about our church and
ministries. Please RSVP by calling 596-
8600 x679 by 10:00 Monday morning.
This dinner is designed for adults and children 11 and older. Childcare is
available for children 10 years old and younger by advanced reservation.
Please make your childcare reservation by calling 596-8600 x360.
Please plan to feed your child beforehand.

Single Parents
New Bible and Life Groups
Beginning Saturday, May 7
Parenting in a Defective World (Single Parents)
As single parents, we will be applying Effective Parenting
practical tips for modeling right living, building strong
bonds, and disciplining effectively. We will equip our single parents to be
able to bring up Christ-centered kids who feel secure and significant no
matter what comes their way.
All Ages Dave & Cindy Starkweather Room DC212

Single Parenting That Works (Single Mothers)

Raising Well-Balanced Children in an Off-Balanced World (By Kevin Leman)
Being a single parent is not an easy task. There are times we are at our
wits end. Thankfully, God is ever present and able to walk us through
each issue. This study will teach us important principles such as: How to
bring stability to our children by getting our life in order; How forgiveness
opens the door for healthy relationships; How to develop positive self-
esteem when kids need it most. Come join us as we study, pray, and grow
together.
All Ages Cameca Murphy Room DC214

Please go to www.fbcn.org and click on the SERVE

icon to see opportunities where YOU can
SERVE the Lord right here at FBCN!
“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which
God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.” Ephesians 2:10
In the Missions
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Commons!

Big Life is a Rapidly Reproducing Church Planting Movement

Founded in the year 2000 as a non-denominational 501c3
Missions organization

* Indigenous Church Planters – 600+ former Hindus,

Buddhists, Muslims, (and even radical jihadists), are now
spreading the gospel in the country in which they live and
work

* The cost to support an indigenous planter is less than

2% of the cost to support a western missionary

* NO speed bumps – Churches planted are not

“church buildings,” but meet in homes or open spaces in
villages to facilitate rapid reproduction

* Over 4,000 home churches planted in the last 8 years

* 70,000+ decisions for Christ
* Average of 5 home churches being planted Every Day!

* BigLife is currently working in Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan,

Bangladesh, Turkey, Cambodia, Thailand, and India. -Doors
are opening in Viet Nam, Indonesia, Afghanistan, Israel,
South America, Africa, and other areas where God is leading

* At the current rate, we will more than double in size in

2011, and possibly see 50,000 - 100,000 more people come to
Christ!

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Night’s Highl
Some of the

- Pizza
: for girls
- Chick Chat
fo r mothers
- Mom Talk:
pcorn
- Movie & Po
(Prid e an d Prejudice)

Come dressed in your pj’s and plan on

a night full of fun and laughter.

Give-aways for best slippers, best mom/daughter

matching pj’s, and best overall pj’s!

Who should attend: Mothers and Daughters (7th - 12th Grade)

When: Friday, May 6 @ 7pm - 12 midnight

where: The Commons

Cost: $10
Tickets will be on sale during Enricher or at the Lighthouse bookstore.
Please remember to bring pillows, beach chairs, and blankets
for your movie enjoyment.

For more information, please contact Women’s Ministry at 596-8600 x241.

 e s t S p e aker:
Gu
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Jackie K
Jackie Kendall has ministered through teaching and counseling
for more than 30 years. Jackie’s teaching ministry in and through
the local church spans the spectrum from youth, college, singles,
and married adults. As President of Power to Grow Ministries,
Jackie is a sought after conference speaker for people of all ages
and stages of life. Her teaching presentation is hard-hitting,
humorous, and healing. Her teaching allows tough topics to
become easier to swallow as she spices them with her savory
humor and Biblical style.

Jackie has chosen a road earmarked by personal vulnerability, accessibility and

honesty. She readily admits to being a “fellow struggler” and sees transparency as
a most important link in personal growth toward Christ. Out of Jackie’s hurt and
heartache has come a unique speaking ministry. Jackie’s instruction is full of
practical insights and off the wall humor that takes you on a journey that will leave
you changed.

We all want our girls to live “Happly-Ever-After” and Jackie Kendall will
help introduce them to the only Prince who can deliver that promise.
-- Vickie Courtney

Jackie has co-authored the best selling book and workbook for single women titled,
Lady in Waiting. She has also published: Say Goodbye to Shame, The Mentoring
Mom, A Man Worth Waiting For, and Lady in Waiting For Little Girls.

For more information about Jackie please visit: www.jackiekendall.com

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 high school
And
college graduates...

Please submit your name, the name of the school you are graduating from,
and your favorite scripture verse, along with your digital photo to the student
ministry office by Fri, 5/13 to be included in our special graduation issue of
First Word. All information must be sent electronically to gpeiffer@fbcn.org.
For more information, please call 449-4480.

SENIOR-ITIS
“Itching to get into the Real World? Let’s prepare ourselves!”

May 1 & May 15

6pm-8:30pm
Dinner Provided
(RSVP by Wed 4/27)

@ the Moore’s home

5960 Dogwood Way

For more info call 449-4480

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Banque Saturday, May 21st
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Student Center
By Reservation Only

...a special time to honor & celebrate our high school seniors as they graduate!
Parents of graduating seniors are welcome to join us.
Reservations are required by Mon, 5/16
To RSVP or for more information, contact Ginny at 449-4480 or gpeiffer@fbcn.org

Christian Vocation Scholarship

for Seminary and College Students
Scholarship applications for the 2011-2012 school year are now available
to college or seminary students who are FBCN members and meet the
criteria. In 1982, Hal & Jimmy Lou Jacobs encouraged our church to
establish a fund to help young people fulfill God’s call on their life to full-
time vocational Christian service. To date, FBCN has supported 93 men
and women who are completing their studies or currently serving our
Lord in ministry.

To apply, or if you have any questions, please contact Susan Dickson,

Scholarship Committee Chairman, at 455-4224. Deadline to apply is
May 1st.

Before filling out an application, you are asked to email the following
information to susandickson2@embarqmail.com - subject line:
SCHOLARSHIP...(1) Your name, phone number, and email address;
(2) Which school will you be attending? Have you been accepted?
(3) What year will you be starting? (i.e., College Freshman, 2nd year
Seminary); (4) What degree will you be seeking? (i.e., Bachelors or Masters
in ___________); and (5) What Christian vocation has God called you to?
 High School Summer Camp
July 26-31
Lookout Mountain, GA

Register NOW online at www.fbcn.org

For more information go to www.fbcn.org or call 449-4480

Middle School Ministry Orientation

Saturday 5/21
8:45pm-9:30pm
or
Sunday 5/22
12:15pm-1pm

For students entering the 5th grade and their parents…

Please join us in FL117 immediately following BLGs on either:
Saturday 5/21 or Sunday 5/22
You and your child will have an opportunity to hear from Justin Faircloth, hang out with
the BLG teachers, and get acquainted with the Middle School Ministry.
For more information, please call 449-4480.
Student Leadership University...unlike anything you’ve ever encountered...

What: SLU101
When: July 11-14, 2011
Cost: $595
Who: 7th & 8th graders
Where: Orlando, Florida

What is Student Leadership University??

Modeled after Fortune 500 corporate leadership seminars, each student is exposed to
comprehensive programs focusing on leadership skills. These skills include time and life
management, goal setting, dealing with conflict and difficult people, and developing a
Christian worldview. SLU challenges students to develop the ability to rise above self,
circumstances, obstacles, change and the crowd. Our aim is to equip, motivate, enable
and empower students for present and future leadership in their schools, churches, teams,
families and workplaces. We believe our training gives them a 20-year quantum leap on a
global level that accelerates their leadership decisions.

For more information, please attend a parent/student meeting

Summer Adult Bible Study
on Wed 4/27 @ 8:15pm in DC121

The first study will be “Living on the Edge” (r12)

by Chip Ingram beginning on Wednesday, June 1st
in the Worship Center at 6:30 p.m.
KIDZ SUMMER QUEST 2011

Life is changing...are you ready?

Kidz summer quest: in transit

June 13-17
9am-12:15pm
for Students entering 5th and 6th grades
Register online at www.fbcn.org

volunteers
We need volunteers to assist with:
• Crafts
• Snacks
• Recreation
• Music
• Decorations
Please contact the student ministry office at 449-4480 to volunteer.
Help make a difference in the lives of students!
 Cookie Donations
Cookie donations are needed for Kidz Summer Quest
(VBS). Please bring in Oreos or chocolate chip type
cookies for the children to enjoy for their snacks. Tubs will
be placed in the Fellowship Hallway, the Commons, and
the Education Building to place your cookie packages in.
 Men’s Ministry
BAND OF BROTHERS
A Ministry for Men of All Ages
Acts-tion Heroes from the Book of Acts
Wednesday Evening Men’s Study
6:25 - 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel
Speaker This Week: Tom Rider
This is a time of worship, study, discussion, and fellowship for men
to learn how to apply God’s Word in every area of their lives.

Back to Basics:
An Introduction to Quilting and Sewing
Does fixing a hem or sewing a button require
you to watch a “You Tube” video? Have you ever
wished you could make a simple quilt or blanket
that could be given to a special loved one or
friend? On Monday, May 2nd at 6:30 p.m. in
WC117, some of those questions, and more,
can be answered. For more information, contact
Kathy at 370-2592 (kadair@johnrwood.com) or
Pam at 272-5583 (pcole@fbcn.org).

Staff Anniversaries for May

Keith Mattson Worship & Music Ministry Assistant 10 years
Michael Barnes Director of Operations 6 years
David Gonzalez FBA Teacher 6 years
Doug Pigg Associate Pastor of Church Administration 3 years

BEGINNING YOUR JOURNEY

If you are a new believer in Christ or new to First Baptist Church Naples,
please join us on Sunday, May 15 from 9:30 am to noon in DC115. You will
learn more about growing in your Christian faith and about all the ways the
church can help you do that. Refreshments will be provided. We will also
provide you with a DVD of the sermon for the weekend. Please call 596-8600
X261 to let us know if you can join us.
 KidzTown Worship
Boys and girls, you will not want to miss this week’s KidzTown
Worship! We will be introducing our new study which is called,
“On the Trail.” In this study, children will be studying the book of
Exodus with a “western” twang. Our children will follow the “trail” of the children
of Israel from the Red Sea to the promised land as they realize God’s love and
provision. We are going to have a great time singing, studying God’s Word, and
worshipping the Lord. KidzTown is open to all children in 1st through 4th
grades and is located in DC120 on Saturdays at 6:00 p.m. and Sundays at
9:30 a.m.

AVL Vounteers Needed

Are you interested in helping children know Christ?
Do you like operating electronics? Have you ever
thought about helping run the Audio Visual Lighting
systems in KidzTown? If so, then please contact John
Patterson at 596-8600 x231 for more information on
how to become an AVL Tech for KidzTown!

FBA Help Wanted

The FBA Athletic Department is currently looking for
Volleyball Coaches for the Fall 2011 season. If you are
interested, please contact Billy Sparacio at 272-2364 or
bsparacio@fbalions.org.

Organ Fund
We are now collecting money for a Rodgers Organ for ongoing use in our
Chapel for weddings, funerals, and special events (and for occasional use in
our Worship Center). We have the opportunity to purchase a well cared for
instrument because a church in Florida has upgraded from a two manual
organ to a four manual organ. This wonderful instrument will serve our
needs well and will be a welcome addition to our music
ministry. The two manual organ installed will be $35,000.
If you would like to give toward this instrument, please
use an envelope in the chair rack and designate “Organ
Fund”. If you would like more information, please call the
music ministry office at 596-8600 x229.

In Sympathy
FBCN member Loraine (Flora) Bishop passed away on
April 18, 2011. We express our sympathy to her family.
Donald Hunt passed away on April 18, 2011. We express
our sympathy to his family.
 Upcoming Events
Saturday, April 30
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, May 1
8:15 a.m. Bible and Life Groups/Various Rooms on Campus
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
9:30 a.m. Romanian Baptist/Modulars 3 & 4/SC117
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. Resonate Student Choir/Choir Room
6:00 p.m. Romanian Baptist Congregation/Modulars 3 & 4

Monday, May 2
6:30 p.m. Discovering First Baptist Church Naples/DC121
6:30 p.m. Back to the Basics Sewing & Quilting Class/WC117
Tuesday, May 3
6:30 a.m. Raising a Modern Day Knight/WC117
9:00 a.m. EnricHer Women’s Ministry/Various Rooms
Wednesday, May 4
4:45 p.m. Family Meal/Fellowship Recreation-Gym (ends at 6pm)
6:20 p.m. AWANA/Education Building
6:25 p.m. Band of Brothers Men’s Ministry Bible Study/Chapel
6:30 p.m. EnricHer Women’s Ministry/Various Rooms
6:30 p.m. High School Ministry/Student Center
6:30 p.m. Middle School Ministry/Family Life Center-Gym
6:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal/Choir Room
8:00 p.m. Orchestra Rehearsal/Worship Center
Thursday, May 5
9:15 a.m. Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)/WC117
11:00 a.m. Pray for our Pastors/AD184
12:00 p.m. National Day of Prayer/Collier County Courthouse
6:00 p.m. Celebrate Recovery/DC121
6:30 p.m. Divorce Care & Divorce Care for Kids/DC107, DC109
Friday, May 6
7:00 p.m. Women’s Ministry “Movie and a Makeover”/Commons
Last Weekend
Decisions For Christ Worship Attendance
Statement Baptisms (Cont.) April 23 & 24
of Faith Sophia Carter Saturday Night 1,455
Kevin & Anna Stahl Scott Leamon
Zachary Leamon Sunday Morning 8:00 592
Dual Sunday Morning 9:30 2,172
Jorge Leon
Membership Noel Leon Sunday Morning 11:00 1,884
Paul, Yvette, Lauren, Total 6,103
Jordyn Mickelson
and Julia Mabe
A.J. Raguse
Baptisms Sheila Santiago Good Friday Service 1,804
Rick Beaubrin Maria Slack
Taylor Boney Timothy Wilcox
Financial Stewardship Bible & Life Attendance
2010-2011 Operating Revenues April 23 & 24
July 1, 2010 - April 24, 2011 Saturday Night 877
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Budget Actual Variance Sunday 8:15 75

$6,415,396 $6,313,967 ($101,429) Sunday 9:30 311
Sunday 11:00 620
Debt balance as of April 24 Home Groups 492
$9,736,817 Total 2,375

Next Week
Deacon of the Week
May 2 - 8
Jack Avedisian & Dave Miller
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

Meal for May 4th (4:45 p.m.-6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Recreation-Gym)
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Chicken & Dumplings, Salad, Vegetable, and a Dessert

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.

Cafe Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Closed
Wednesday 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Bookstore Hours
Monday, 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
 Summer Schedule
Begins June 5th
Saturday Night
Worship Service at 6:00 p.m.
Bible and Life Groups at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday Morning
Worship Service at 9:30 a.m.
Bible and Life Groups at 11:00 a.m.

More information coming soon!

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 Men’s Ministry
Shannon Moore.........................................................................Director of Women’s Ministry
John Patterson..................................................................Associate Pastor/Media & Technology
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/Sports Outreach

First Baptist Church Naples

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