First Baptist Church Naples

“Built Up to Call Out” Church Mission:

To know Christ and make
Jude 20 reminds us that we are to “Build Him known in Southwest
ourselves up on our most holy faith, Florida and Beyond.
praying in the Holy Spirit.” In my message
last week from Ephesians 6:18, I quickly Contents:
listed the various ways which the Holy Discovering FBCN
Spirit helps us in prayer as “the Spirit of
grace and of supplication” (Zechariah FAITH Evangelism Banquet
12:10).
Jimmy Nguyen
The following is an expanded explanation: Band of Brothers
1. The Spirit encourages and enables us to pray. As we
saw, “The Spirit helps our infirmities, for we do not know Prayer Surge/School
what we should pray for as we ought” (Romans 8:26). This
Theology Class For Women
very word for “help” was used in Luke 10:40 when Martha
requested help from her sister in the kitchen. He wants to Divorce Care
fill you with the Spirit (Ephesians 5:18).
2. The Spirit illumines scripture and brings it to Anna’s Tea
your mind as you pray. He will “bring all things to your First Steps Class
remembrance” as He “teaches you all things” (John 14:26),
particularly “the word of truth” to lead you. Kindergarten Notice
3. The Spirit helps you to look into the spirit world and
to discern the needs of people for prayer. He will show RefresHer
you where God is already at work and give you insight Women’s Conference
that you could not possibly have through mere human
understanding. Women’s Ministry Fair
4. The Spirit counters the suggestions of Satan, who
seeks to get your focus away from the Lord and on others’ Quiet Time Devotionals
weaknesses, tempting you to be critical of them rather than Project 56/Praise Kids
praying. The Spirit will remind you that Jesus died for them
as well as for you. He will help you to discern the difference LCT Choir Retreat
between the voice of Satan and that of God.
Faith Riders
5. The Spirit places prayer burdens on your heart,
particularly in the crises of world events or family issues. A Beach Baptism
seeming heart of heaviness may be a call to prayer before
the load is lifted. Awana
6. The Spirit interprets your desires and aids your Good News Club
requests (Romans 8:26 & 27). His “groanings” are understood
by the Father when our reason is limited. Truth Project
7. The Spirit prompts you to pray for an unsaved person
whom He is already convicting of sin and draw him to Christ.
Our job is not to coerce the lost but to cooperate with “the FBCN Church Online
www.fbcn.org
Spirit of truth” as He “abides with you and will be in you”
(John 14:17). FBCN Streaming:
8. The Spirit gives a joyful sense of buoyancy and liberty Did you miss a recent
at times so that you feel uplifted. It is a blessed experience service? Watch it online.
to be built up and have this “Helper who is with us forever”
(John 14:16).
So, dear friend, help is not “on the way” but in you already if
you are a Christian (Romans 8:9)!
 Monday, August 30th in Room DC121 beginning at 6:30 p.m.
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
FAITH EVANGELISM more information about our
KICK OFF BANQUET church and ministries. Please
Sunday, September 12, 2010 at RSVP by calling 596-8600 ext.
5:00 p.m. in the Worship Center 679. This dinner is designed
You will begin to model evangelism as a for adults and children 11 and
lifestyle and a way of thinking. You will older. Childcare is available
gain competence in initiating spiritual
for children 10 and younger
dialogue and moving into a presentation
by advanced reservation.
of the gospel as you experience a variety of
visitation settings. Our spring kick-off will Please make your childcare
begin with a Banquet featuring Dr. Stephen reservation by calling 596-
Rummage, Senior Pastor of Bell Shoals 8600 ext.360. Please feed
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your child before they arrive
at childcare.
There will be a $5.00 requested donation at
the door for the dinner. Sign up will begin
during the services this weekend. You will
need to pre-register for Child Care. Please
purchase childcare reservation tickets at
the Preschool Rotunda in the education
building during all services. Our new
schedule for the FAITH Semester will be
September 19 – Nov. 14, 2010 from 4:00
p.m. to 6:45 p.m. in the Worship Center.
 Jimmy Nguyen Now Licensed Minister
First Baptist Church Naples would like to recognize Jimmy Duy Nguyen
for following God’s leading in becoming a licensened minister here at
FBCN. In a personal call to ministry, God led him to vocational ministry
through prayer, personal conviction, and God’s direction.

“By having my church confirm and fully support God’s call, opens up
my heart to persue minstry here full heartedly. Never did I desire to
hold anything back, but understanding the church’s full support of
my ministry gives me confidence and reliance on God in this positon.
I don’t have to tell you that I’m sincerely grateful for all your help in
processing to license me. “

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

Great time of study and fellowship as we learn

how to fight the battle together.

This Week’s Message: Action Heroes Who Turn the World Upside Down
Speaker: Dr. Hayes Wicker, Senior Pastor

Men’s Ministry airs Saturdays on 91.5 FM at 11 AM & 9 PM

 Calling all believers
to be
“Battle Ready”.
Ephesians 6:10-19

Prayer Surge is a church-

wide prayer emphasis.
Join us together as we
pray for...

our Schools PROVERBS 1:7

Pray for our teachers:
- That God would protect our teachers from danger such as accidents and

illness.

- That our teachers would be gracious, full of compassion, and slow to

anger, having great mercy.

- That they would learn that a soft word turns away wrath.

- That they would love and enjoy their students.

- That they would be excited about teaching.

- That they would be just and fair in their grading and testing of students.

- That they might be sensitive about how much homework to give.

- That our teachers would come to know and believe that Jesus is the way,

the truth, and the life, and that no one comes to the Father but through

Him.
 Divorce Care
New session of Divorce Care starts
September 2nd at 6:30 p.m. in room DC107.
For more information, please call
Jim Hill at 596-8600 ext. 242.
 Anna’s Tea
A ministry of the deacon’s wives to the widows of our congregation
Join us for fellowship, and encouragement from God’s Word
SPECIAL SPEAKER: Linda Shaw, FBA Elem Principal

AUGUST 30, 2010

ROOM WC-117
1:30pm –3:30pm
Please sign up in the Fellowship Hallway

Parents of
Kindergartners
Attention parents of
Kindergartners. Have

First Steps Class you reserved your

A First Steps Class for children entering 1st through Kindergartner’s spot for
4th grades who would like to get baptized will the Bible presentation
begin on Saturday, September 11th at 7:30p.m.
on September 11th or
This 4 week class covers the topics of salvation,
baptism, communion, being a part of the church, 12th? If not, please call

and growing as a child of God. Please contact the 239-596-8600 ext. 360
Children’s Ministry Office at 596-8600 x 350 to sign no later than August
your child up for this class and to pick up their
31st. Thanks!!
workbook to begin working in.
 Announcing our Fall 2010 RefresHer Bible Study ...
So Long, Insecurity
by Beth Moore
Beginning August 31st & September 1st …
Join us this fall as we read the book and study the scriptures about
an issue that affects every woman, regardless of her profession,
credentials, possessions, or attributes. The issue of insecurity
has become epidemic among women, but it is not incurable. This
journey to authentic security will cause us to identify the lies from the
world’s erroneous belief system that have infected and paralyzed
us as we allow the truth of God to scream louder to our souls in
liberation.
Each week you will be given chapter assignments to read in the
book along with scripture study and directed prayer times. When we
join with other women each week in small table discussion, we will
work through the issues and focus on God’s Word together in study
and prayer, followed by group study and teaching led by our
Senior Pastors’, wife Janet Wicker.
RefresHer Bible Study opportunities:
Tuesday a.m. Wednesday p.m.
(beginning Aug. 31st) (beginning Sept.1st)
9:00 Welcome & “Journey” Small Groups 6:30 Welcome & “Close Ties” Small Groups
10:00 Praise & Worship 7:00 Praise & Worship
10:15 Large Group Instruction 7:15 Large Group Instruction
We meet in the Worship Center, East Side
for both Bible Study times.

Book by Beth Moore; Accompanying

Scripture Study by Janet Wicker

Preschool childcare is wonderfully provided for both

sessions. It is important for you to call the Preschool Dept.
today at 596-8600 ext. 360 to pre-register your child.
 Women’s Ministry Fair
Please join us this weekend. . .
Saturday, Aug. 28th or Sunday, Aug. 29th in the
Commons before and after the weekend services.

This will be a wonderful opportunity to meet the

leadership of Women’s Ministry and to become
better acquainted with our many opportunities
to be involved.
Ministries exhibiting include. . .

RefresHer/EnricHer
Woman to Woman Mentoring
M.O.P.S. (Mothers of Preschoolers)
Apples of Gold
H.O.P.E. (Ministry for women struggling with infertility)
Back to Basics: Intro to Quilting and Sewing
Prayer Shawl

We look forward to seeing you there!

The new Quiet Time year begins August
29th. New Quiet Time guides are on
sale in the bookstore now.
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Choir Retreat
Saturday, September 11 from
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Faith Riders is a Christ-centered, faith
Breakfast begins at 8:00 a.m. Faith Riders  is motorcycle
based a Christ-centered, faith
ministry with a passion
Registration is $10.00 (includes for sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ
within the motorcycle community.
breakfast and lunch). based motorcycle ministry with a
Our first meeting is scheduled for
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is a wonderful opportunity to use your Jesus Christ within the motorcycle
This ministry is open to both male & female
riders. Those without a bike are welcome
gifts and talents to serve the Lord. Not community.
as well.

only is it personally rewarding, it is also   Please contact Rick Mercer at

239-691-2018 for more information.

a great way to share the gospel with our
Naples Community. We saw over 160
people make professions
of faith through last
year’s LCT ministry. For
more information, please
contact Keith Mattson
in the Music Office at
596-8600 x229 or email.
kmattson@fbcn.org.
Our first meeting is scheduled for
Thursday, September 9th at 7:00 p.m.
in The Commons.
This ministry is open to both male &
female riders. Those without a bike
are welcome as well. Please contact
Rick Mercer at 239-691-2018 for more
information.
 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH NAPLES
BEACH BAPTISM
We would like to invite you
to be baptized on Sunday,
September 5, 2010. Meet
us at 1:00 p.m. in the
Fellowship Hallway. Please
contact Linda at 596-8600
ext. 280 for your reserva-
tion.

Good News Club Training

There will be a Good News Club
Training on Tuesday, September
Wednesday, Sept. 1 6:20 - 8:00 p.m.
Education Building 7th from 6:00-9:00 p.m. in Room
3 years old up through 4th grade DC108 (Discipleship Building).
Join us during the school year on
This is for all people who are
Wednesdays at 6:20 p.m. for an evening
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Dell Tacket will be at FBCN on Friday, October 1 at 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and
on Saturday, October 2, 8:30 a.m. - Noon. Tickets are $10.00.
Tickets are available this weekend in the Bookstore and the Media Ministry counter.
Ticket sales will also be held in the Commons on Wednesday night. What an incredible
study this has been.

New Arrivals At FBCN

Brooklyn Makenna Lane was born on August 6th.
She weighed 8 lbs. and 5 oz. and measured 19” long.
Her parents are Ken and Melissa Lane. Brooklyn
has two older siblings as well, Braden and Juliette.
Congratulations to the family!

Benevolence Fund
Our Benevolence Fund is low, can you help? Our
Benevolence Committee gives financial assistance to
those in crisis. Please pray about making a donation to
our Benevolence Fund. Make your checks payable to First Baptist Church
Naples and mark in the memo area BN.

Coaches Needed for FBA Athletics

First Baptist Academy is looking for a person who
would like to coach varsity boys golf this fall. Also, the
athletic department is in need of a girl’s basketball
coach for the winter season. If interested, please
contact Athletic Director Billy Sparacio at 239-596-
8600 ext. 652 or email at bsparacio@fbalions.org.
 Upcoming Events
Saturday, August 28
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
Sunday, August 29
9:30 a.m. Worship Service/Worship Center
9:30 a.m. KidzTown Children’s Worship/DC120
9:30 a.m. Romanian Baptist/MODS 3 & 4/SC117
10:00 a.m. Vietnamese Bible Study and Worship/DC220
12:30 p.m. Hispanic Worship Service/Student Center
5:00 p.m. Romanian Baptist Congregation/Modulars 3 & 4
Monday, August 30
8:30 a.m. Planned Parenthood Prayer Protest/Planned Parenthood on Goodlette
6:30 p.m. Discovering First Baptist Church/DC121
Tuesday, August 31
9:00 a.m. RefresHer Women’s Ministry Bible Study/WC east
7:00 p.m. Celebrate Recovery Women’s Step/DC107
7:00 p.m. The Vine College & Career Service/Student Center
Wednesday, September 1
4:45 p.m. Family Meal/Gym
6:20 p.m. AWANA/Educational Building
6:25 p.m. Band of Brothers Ministry Bible Study/Chapel
6:30 p.m. RefresHer Women’s Minsitry Bible Study/WC east
6:30 p.m. High School Ministry/Student Center
6:30 p.m. Middle School Ministry/New Gym
6:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal/Choir Room
8:00 p.m. Orchestra Rehearsal/Worship Center
Thursday, September 2
6:00 p.m. Celebrate Recovery/Student Center
Last Weekend
Decisions For Christ Worship Attendance
Statement of Faith Baptisms August 21 & 22
Mary Laulsby Janaye Luna Saturday Night Total 1,234
Geoffrey Malagon Sunday Morning 9:30 1,545
Total 2,779
Profession of Faith
Devin Henderson
John Portella

Bible & Life Attendance

Financial Stewardship August 21 & 22
2010-2011 Operating Revenues Saturday Night 928
July 1, 2010 - August 22, 2010 Sunday 8:15 22
Budget Actual Variance Sunday 11:00 902
$927,408 $805,105.33 ($122,303) Home Groups 80
Total 1,932
Debt balance as of August 15 = $11,453,262
Next Week
Deacon of the Week Dr. Wicker on the Radio
August 30th - September 5th You can hear Dr. Wicker every day at
Vince Cordero & Dane Scofield 1:00 p.m. on 91.5 Kingdom FM WJYO.
Dr. Wicker is also on WSOR 90.9 FM
If you need assistance, please call the church
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 September 1st (4:45 p.m. GYM)
Baked Meat Loaf, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable, Salad, 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.

Cafe’ Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Closed
Wednesday 5:00 p.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.
Bookstore 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.
 Men’s Softball Church League (2010-2011)

Play begins: October 4, 2010

Location: North Collier Regional Park
Cost: $75.00/ per player (up to 15 players)
Please contact Joe Sparacio - Team Manager
239-462-1468 (cell - during the day)
239-304-2616 (home - after 7:00 p.m.)

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/Biblical Counseling
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
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/Middle School Ministry

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