ayy Naa 1 (a lone SmuthSENIOR PASTOR DR. HAYES WICKER Though I do not speak in many other churches on weekends, | felt led to accept the invitation to preach at the Calvary Baptist Church in Covington, Kentucky this weekend. They are celebrating Heritage Week as one of the Midwest's leading lighthouse ministries where the famed Bible teacher, Dr. Warren Wiersbe, was pastor. They have greatly influenced Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati. You will be blessed to hear Dr. Kevin Smith inall three services. Dr. Smith is described by Dr. Danny Akin, President of Southeastern Seminary, as “a phenomenal preacher, one of the finest and most outstanding men | have ever met.” Kevin is the Executive Director of the Baptist Convention of Maryland and Delaware and formerly Professor of Church History and Preaching at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He was also a teaching pastor at Highview Baptist Church, where Eric Yeldell served as Worship Pastor. Kevin is, as Vance Havner described, ‘A preacher with the mind of a scholar, the heart of a child, and the fide of a rhinoceros, who has toughened his hide without hardening his heart.” | love to preach and | love those who preach and practice what they preach. Kevin originally was an auditor in New York City as a specialist in tax law, then he was called to vocational ministry. He pastored for 15 years and was the Martin Luther King, Jr. Fellow at the Seminary. With an exceptional understanding of cultural issues and how to address them from a gospel perspective, he has served as President of the Kentucky Baptist Convention and is one of the most sought after African American preachers in America. Knowing Kevin is my friend, | feel certain you will be delighted to meet him. | look forward to returning home to Naples and preaching to our church next Saturday and Sunday. a ZUPCOMING EVENTS MOODY RADIO” ‘MOODY RADIO - 90.9 WSOR Beginning Oct. 2, Pastor's sermon will now air at am on Sundays. Spread the word! WORSHIP NIGHT Oct. 9 at 6:30pm; A special night of worship through music, Scripture and prayer. TRUNK & TREAT - OCTOBER 31 Volunteers and pre-packaged candy donations needed. Bins located around campus. Ve) ar Cele] Cots SN BS) WOMEN’S MENTORING BRUNCH October 8 from 9:00-11:45a in WC117; to equip women to mentor younger ladies of faith. For information and to register your attendance, contact Cathy Dean at 398-0827 or cdean@fbcn.org. NCS TICKETS Tickets for the Naples Christmas Spectacular will be available online at fbcn.org on Saturday, October 8. VOTERS REGISTRATION TABLE A voters registsration table is available this weekend in the Commons for those who would like to register to vote. FIRST STEPS CLASS October 23 at 9:30a; this 4-week session is for 1st-4th grade children who would like to be baptized. Please contact the Children’s Ministry Office at 596-8600 x350 to register your child and obtain a workbook. OCTOBER BOOK CLUB Sit Walk Stand” - October 20 at 6:30pm in the Commons. A look at Ephesians and the believer's association with Christ, the world and Satan. Register in the bookstore. MISSIONS KIOSK Please visit Bill and Ginny Hanson this weekend to find out about their ministry of advancing the gospel around the globe through building projects. 2017 DEACON NOMINATIONS You may obtain a form atthe Information Desk or Media Ministry office. Return your confidential form to any of our Tithe and Offering dropboxes by Oct. 9. BLG LEADERS MEETING October 2 at 4p in room DC121; All Adult BLG Teachers and Coaches (Class Administrators) are encouraged to attend.WEDNESDAY DINNER LAST WEEK'S ATTENDANCE Worship 2,744 Oct. Sth, 4:45pm - 6pm (Fellowship Gym) Bible and Life Groups 1,834 $6 each/$25 for the family (buy at door/cafe) Midweek Activities 1,365 | | Chef's BBO, Baked Beans, Salad, and Dessert HELP WANTED The Food Service Ministry is in need of volunteers and weekday part-time assistance. For additional information, please contact Chef Herb at 821-6902 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE? October 3 - October 9 Call the Deacon Hotline (800) 732-9573 Our deacons of the week: Dave Starkweather and Al Winterman DECISIONS FOR CHRIST Beach Baptisms: Nehemiah Church Baptisms: Megan Blackwood Owen Kurtz Micah Fils-Aime Katrina Borders Mikaela Najat Kurtz Marie Loda Germain Olivia Cardeso Deane Linares Hardley Leon Sophia Cardeso Shelby Mitchell Hailie Cox Pamela Moore Membership By Letter: Angelina DeRosa David Moore Alex Meredith Hemlal Kafle Krista Walker STAY CONNECTED... DOWNLOAD OUR APP! call ext 631 Email: FBCN@fbcn.org 3000 Orange Blossom Dr., Naples, FL34109 Main Office: 597-6057 Office: Mon - Fri, 8:30 AM to 5 PM Extensions: 596-8600 ext__ First Baptist Academy: 597-2233 FBCNaples 24-hr Prayer Line: 597-PRAY (7729) SFQaS6B8 Lighthouse Bookstore: 449-4488 visit focn.org for more