Dr.

Hayes Wicker, Senior Pastor

Prepare for Rain

In the Christian movie from our friends at Sherwood Baptist

Church, Facing the Giants, Grant Taylor, a discouraged
football coach at a Christian Academy, gets an unexpected
spiritual lesson. Mr. Bridges, a true prayer warrior, responds
to Grants comment, I just dont see God at work here. Mr.
Bridges then tells Grant about two farmers who desperately
needed rain, Both of them prayed for rain, but only one of
them went out and prepared his fields to receive it. Then
the coach was asked, Which one do you think trusted
God to send the rain? We have been cultivating the soil
of ministry for years and have seen His gracious outpouring of blessing many
times. Once again, lets prepare for rain by prayer, repentance, adjustment, and
patience.
We tend to remember initial trauma more than ultimate triumph, like learning
to swim, making your first speech, or the first day at a new school. Parents
remember the mixed feelings of taking their firstborn to college and leaving
them to return home. Some of us stay traumatized rather than energized by
new challenges. You may not eat any new entre at a restaurant, wear different
colors or styles, or travel outside the U.S. I even know a gentleman in his sixties
who wont fly never has, never will.
Wonderfully, God does new things. We become new creations in Christ (2
Cor. 5:17). The Lord then gives us a new song (Psalm 33:3). The Lord wants
to do a new work among His people. It is not weird but fresh and dynamic,
miraculous and glorious.
The beauty of ministry is to affirm what works because of Gods anointing, but
to also attempt new approaches under His leadership. Our 9:30 worship service
is classic First Baptist Church, with awesome music, the biggest year-round
attendance, and a great spirit. For years, we have wondered how to manage
the crowds during the season who want to come to this particular time slot,
which is preferred by so many. God also blesses the seasonal 11:00 service.
With our new 11:00 Chapel Worship Service beginning this weekend, we can
reach more of the unchurched and unsaved. The band-led music and the
informal environment in a smaller venue can be appealing. Pray for Eric Yeldell
as he leads the worship music, Troy Maragos as he coordinates, and John
Patterson as he leads his media team. Of course, deacons, lay leaders, and
staff are involved. Dont forget to pray for me to have renewed physical energy
and to transition quickly between services. Pray for the county permitting
process for new technology to be completed ASAP, and most of all that the
Lords presence and power will be manifested in the Chapel as in the Worship
Center. I still hope to be at the Commons reception after the service. Lets plant
our crops and get out our umbrellas and prepare for rain!
*There is a guest reception in the Commons following the Saturday night and
Sunday morning 11:00am worship services. Pastor would love to meet you!

Welcome to First Baptist Church Naples

We are so glad you joined us for worship! Greeters at the doors can help with
any immediate needs you may have. Volunteers at the Connection Point in
the Commons can assist you in answering any questions as well. For more
information about our church and ministries, please call Linda at 596-8600 x280.

Visit a Bible & Life Group Today...

We Will Help You Find One!

How does a big church feel like a small community? By

discovering our Bible & Life Groups! Bible & Life Groups are
people experiencing life-changing Bible study and engaging
in a lifestyle of reaching and serving others for Jesus Christ
with a group of genuine friends. Visit the Connection Point in
the Commons. The helpful volunteers there can guide you to
a BLG fitted just for you.

Churchwide

Choir Rehearsal Information

Our Sunday seasonal choir rehearsal begins this Sunday,

Sept 27 at 5pm in the Choir Room. This is a great rehearsal
option for those of you who participate in Band of Brothers,
RefresHer, AWANA, or Student Ministry leadership on
Wednesday nights. This rehearsal will continue until the
Easter season. Our normal rehearsals are Wednesday
nights from 6:30-8:00pm. We invite you to come make His
praise glorious with us! We need more choir members.

2016 Deacon Nominations

Deadline October 4

Deacon nomination forms are located in the turnstiles in the

Commons, church foyer, and Fellowship Hallway. Please do
not share your nomination with the nominee as certain criteria
must be met. You may place your completed, confidential
form in one of four Tithe and Offering drop boxes located in
the Fellowship Hallway (across from WC117), the Commons
(to the left of the Chapel, and one by the Bookstore under the
staircase), and outside the Administration Building (church
reception office).

Naples Christmas Spectacular

Tickets Go On Sale Saturday, October 10 at 12:00am

Prices are $8, $12.50, and $15. You can purchase tickets
online at fbcn.org, or at the church in the Commons before
services on Wednesdays and Saturdays, or in-between
services on Sundays. You can also purchase tickets by
phone, Monday-Friday (9am-6pm) at 888-795-1559.

New to the Church?

Pizza with the Pastors

Wednesday, September 30 at 5:30pm

at the Connection Point in the Commons

Are you brand new to the church? If so, we have a casual get
to know you gathering just for you! This is a time where you
can get to know the Pastoral Staff, receive information about
the church, and have questions answered. We encourage
you to bring your children. Pizza and salad will be available.
To register, please call Linda at 596-8600 x280.

Preschool, Children, Youth

Student and Childrens Choirs

Begin Sunday, October 4

All student and childrens choirs kickoff on Sunday, Oct 4

at 5:00pm. Join us for Praise Kids (prek4-4th grade) in the
Education Building, 5th grade choir in room DC220, and
students (6th-12th grade) in the Student Center.

Parent Dedication Class

Saturday, October 17 at 4:45pm in Room ED164

This class is for parents who want to dedicate themselves and

their child to the Lord during a Worship Service. Childcare
will be provided. Please call Kim at 596-8600 x360 to make
your reservation.

Trunk & Treat

Candy Donations

Trunk & Treat will be held on Friday, October 30 from

6:30pm until 8:00pm. Candy donations are needed and can
be dropped off in the Commons, the Fellowship Hallway, or
the Education Building. Look for our buckets!

RefresHer Womens Ministry

Revelation: The Last Act

Begins Tuesday, October 6 at 9:00am

and Wednesday, October 7 at 6:30pm
in the Worship Center

Have you ever wondered how the book of Revelation fits

with the rest of the Bible, or how one can comprehend
a book filled with so many signs, symbols, perplexing
and sometimes scary images? If so, you are not alone.
This new session in RefresHer will seek to answer
these questions and more by comparing scripture
with scripture, and by carefully exploring this powerful,
timely, and exciting book. We are about to take front
seats to view the unfolding of what is the ultimate
Apocalypse and The Last Act. This study will be taught
by Vina Sterrett with additional personal applications
taught by Kristin Yeldell. For more information, please
call the womens ministry at 596-8600 x241.

Missions Ministry

Protected Harbor

At the Missions Kiosk in the Commons

As we prepare to embark upon the building of a new mens

home, we look for Gods provision in making this possible.
Our annual prayer breakfast on November 12 provides
support for this endeavor, and will feature guest speaker
Harry Mihet from Liberty Counsel. Prayer breakfast tickets
are available at the Missions Kiosk along with information
about our ministry.

Jimmy Nguyens Mission Trip to Vietnam

September 24 - November 4

Jimmy is the pastor of the Vietnamese congregation that

meets on our campus. He is joining an American missionary
to do leadership training programs. They provide a philosophy
of ministry that includes vision, values, and strategy. The
goal is that these new leaders will then go make disciples
and organize themselves into local congregations and serve
their community. Please be praying for Jimmy and his team.

Bill & Ginny Hanson Awarded

Church Members Serving as Missionaries

with the Association of Baptists
for World Evangelism

Every year, the ABWE leadership chooses a missionary to

receive the Outstanding Service Award for their outstanding
service and dedication to our Lord on the mission field. This
year, our very own Bill & Ginny Hanson were chosen. We
praise God for this faithful couple from FBCN.

Help Wanted

Food Service Ministry

If you enjoy preparing food and serving children, then we

would like to meet with you. The work hours are Monday
through Friday, from 9:00am until 2:00pm. Experience
helpful, but is not required. For more details, please call
Chef Herb at 821-6902.

Annas Tea

Monday, Sept 28 at 1:30pm in Room WC117

This is a ministry of the deacons wives to the widows of

our congregation. Join us for fellowship and encouragement
from Gods Word. Please sign-up in the Fellowship Hallway,
Commons, or call Vada at 596-8600 x268. The theme this
month is FBA.

Last Weekend

First Baptist Academy

Statement
of Faith
Jose Garcia
Xiomara Gonzalez
Noemi Villavicencio

September 19 & 20

Church
Baptisms
Wyatt Bare
Riley Swanson

Beach Baptisms are listed on

the back of this First Word.

Financial Stewardship

1,170
1,412
2,582

Wednesday Evening

1,348

September 19 & 20
Saturday Night
Sunday 8:15 a.m.
Sunday 11:00 a.m.
Home Groups
Total

$1,416,085 ($138,915)

Kingdom Missions Offering

YTD through September 20
Pledges
Received
$343,488
$306,879

Saturday Night
Sunday 9:30 a.m.
Total

They are Ready for Some Football!

FBA High School band members and a select

few 7th and 8th graders came together for Band
Camp this past August to learn music for the
upcoming FBA Lions football season. The Lion
Band is continuing traditions that were set last
year, like playing the FBA Fight Song, popular
songs during timeouts, and band cheers along
with the cheerleaders. This year, the band is
implementing some new traditions by performing
the FBA Alma Mater prior to each game, and
adding a new touchdown song. The goal of
the Lion Band is to glorify God through music,
support the football team, and entertain the
crowd at home football games.

Bible & Life Attendance

2015-2016 Operating Revenues

July 1, 2015 - September 20, 2015
Budget
Actual Variance

$1,555,000

FBA Lion Band

Worship Attendance

Decisions for Christ

666
77
841
354
1,938

Seasonal Bible & Life Group

Seasonal BLG
taught by Al Micieli, Sr.

Begins Next Saturday, October 3

at 5:00pm in Room DC111

This Upcoming Week

Deacon of the Week
Sept 28 - Oct 4
Mark Shaw
&
John Sanchez

If you need assistance, please call

the church deacon hotline
at 800-732-9573.

Weekly Schedule

September 30 (4:45-6:00 p.m. in the

Fellowship/Recreation Gym)
Chicken Cordon Bleu, Rice PIlaf,
Veggie, Salad, and Dessert
Tickets may be purchased at the Lighthouse
Cafe or at the door for $6 each or $25 for a
family. Alternate choices available.

Saturday, September 26

6:00 p.m. Worship Service: Worship Center

7:30 p.m. Bible and Life Groups: Various Rooms on Campus

Sunday, September 27
8:15 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:00 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.
5:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.

Bible and Life Groups: Various Rooms on Campus

Haitian Bible Study & Worship: ED206
Vietnamese Worship & Bible Study: DC221
Worship Service: Worship Center
Bible and Life Groups: Various Rooms on Campus
Spanish Worship Service: Family Life Center
Romanian Bible Study & Worship: Modular 4
Worship Service: Chapel
Bible and Life Groups: Various Rooms on Campus
Alternate Worship Choir Rehearsal: Choir Room
Romanian Worship Service: Modular 4
Haitian Worship Service: ED206

Tuesday, September 29

9:00 a.m. RefresHer Womens Bible Study: Worship Center

Wednesday, September 30

Bible prophecy makes up one fourth of the

written Word of God. Thus, it is imperative that
any serious study of scripture must include a
proper understanding of this important area
of Gods Word. From Genesis to Revelation,
the Bible is filled with over 1,000 predictive
prophecies. About half of these have already
been fulfilled, indicating that the other half have
yet to be fulfilled.

Wednesday Family Meal

4:45 p.m. Family Meal: Fellowship Recreation-Gym

6:20 p.m. AWANA for Kids: Education Building
6:25 p.m. Band of Brothers Mens Bible Study: Chapel
6:30 p.m. RefresHer Womens Bible Study: Worship Center
6:30 p.m. High School Ministry: Student Center by 6pm (to go to Home Groups)
6:30 p.m. Middle School Ministry: Student Center
6:30 p.m. Worship Choir Rehearsal: Choir Room
Other events this week include: Sunday Night Choir Rehearsals Begin, Annas Tea,
Pizza with the Pastors, MOPS, Celebrate Recovery

Beach Baptisms

Robert Chamberlain
Doug Charles
Mireisa Chaviano
Jason Cox
Joanne Cox
Amy Gomez-Cruz
Wanda Cruz
Yadiel Enriguez
Jordan Giles
Victoria Goldman
Veronique Goldman
John Handley

Contact Us

Kristin Handley-Buczko
Gene Harris
Sue Harris
Brian Kisko
Steve Lindsey
Nicola Long
Ana Lopez
Michael Lopez
Caylin McClellan
Robin Melchiorre
Mary Ann Mercer
Dana Mosqueda

Chris Nethery
Lisa Nethery
Carlos Ruiz
Johnatan Santillan
Michael Santillan
David Verbrugge
Jeremiah Villasante
Rebekah Villasante
Alfredo Villavicencio
Colvin Warburton
Choon Yu
Young Yu

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

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