Dr.

Hayes Wicker, Senior Pastor

Churchwide

Home Bible & Life Groups

Home Bible & Life Groups

Not Ashamed

A young pastor, fresh out of Seminary, was conducting

his first baptismal service. He nervously confused his
scriptures and ordinances concerning baptism and the
Lords Supper. He lowered the person down into the water
in immersion and said: I now baptize you in the name of
the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spiritand now drink ye
all of it! I certainly hope the man kept his mouth closed. On
a more serious note, following the Lord involves obedience
to those two and essential symbolic reminders of Christs
death, burial, and resurrection. We are to fully embrace and
drink all of discipleship.
I was more chilled in my heart than in my body as I stood by the lake in Zurich,
Switzerland in February 1981. I was on my way to a Bible conference. We were
reverently being shown the place where Anabaptists, the forerunners of our
current Baptist groups, were martyred in the freezing water in mock baptism.
Reliving that scene of drowning for the sake of Christ, I thought how convicted
American Christians should be who are ashamed to stand publicly for Christ in
water baptism by immersion.
There are so many excuses why people cant obey the Lord in His simplest
command following a profession of faith. Those who received His Word were
baptized (Acts 2:41). This is what it means to be devoted to the apostles
teaching (Acts 2:42). You have an opportunity this very weekend to give the
witness of believers baptism at the beach in the waters of the Gulf. Believe
me, the Gulfs coolness is nothing compared to the frigid waters of Switzerland.
No one is trying to kill you. As Ananias asked Saul, who later became known as
Paul, And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized (Acts 22:16).
We are aware of the courageous testimony of Christians in Syria and Iraq who
have been executed by ISIS for refusing to renounce Christ. News outlets no
longer show the gruesome scenes of victims being executed in orange jumpsuits,
simply for being Nasrani, a Muslim pejorative for Christians those who
follow unashamedly the Nazarene, Jesus Christ. The latest Arabic-language
news outlets showed videotaped executions on September 23 during a Muslim
holiday, Festival of the Sacrifice. Their sacrifice for their Savior should spur
us with new courage. Talk to a staff member today about being baptized and
getting involved in discipleship ministries. You will never be the same.
We are also proud of our law enforcement officers. Lets have a huge turnout
next Saturday to Bless the Blue and Back the Badge. If they can risk their
lives daily, surely we can take some extra time out of our schedule to encourage
them.
*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 finding the perfect Bible and Life Group.
If you are a first time visitor to our church, stop by the
Connection Point for a free gift! For more details about
our church ministries, please call Linda at 596-8600 x280.

Naples Christmas Spectacular

Tickets On Sale Now!

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 inbetween services on Sundays. You can also purchase
tickets by phone, Monday-Friday (9am-6pm) at 888795-1559. Performance dates are Sunday, Dec 6 (4pm
& 7pm), Thursday, Dec 10 (7pm), Friday, Dec 11 (7pm),
and Sunday, Dec 13 (4pm & 7pm).

Start Back at the End of January

The winter/spring semester of our home group BLGs will begin

at the end of January. We are in the process of recruiting host
homes and facilitators for new groups. If you are interested,
or for more information, please contact John David Edie at
rwright@fbcn.org.

Next Saturday, November 21

8:00am - 11:00am on the FBCN Campus

FBCN is hosting a community-wide event of encouragement and support for

Collier County law enforcement. We will be collecting generic hand-written cards
of appreciation that will be delivered to the Collier County Sheriffs Department,
Naples Police Department, and the Marco Island Police Department. You can
bring your own, or get one at the event. Also, we will be selling (at cost) yard
signs, wrist bands, and car magnets that express our support as well as large
blue bows for the fronts of houses. Please show your support for those who risk
their lives for us on a daily basis. Look for the tent at the Southeast entrance on
Livingston. Volunteers are needed. Please sign-up in BLGs, at the Connection
Point, or by calling FBCN at 596-8600 x630.

Operation Christmas Child

Deadline is This Weekend

Run for God 5K Challenge

Take the Run for God 5K Challenge

Begins Monday, January 4 at 6:30pm in DC112

Stop by our table in the Commons next weekend

Bring your Bible and wear your running shoes. Together we

will grow from the couch to the 5k physically and spiritually,
learning to run with endurance the race God has set before
us (Hebrews 12:1-2). You can register at www.runforgod.com
(click on the link for find a class). For questions, contact Chris
at chrisnaples@gmail.com or 771-3189.
Stop by our table in the Commons next weekend for more
detailed information.

Naples Area Mens Morning Bible Study

The deadline to turn in your filled shoeboxes is this weekend.

Please drop them off in the Commons, Fellowship Hallway,
Courtyard, or POD outside the Main Commons Entrance.
Also, Monday at 9:00am in the Chapel, come celebrate what
God has done by helping prepare the boxes for shipping.
Lunch will be provided.

This seasonal Bible study, taught by John Garippa, is soon

beginning again at the Naples Conference Center (1455 Pine
Ridge Road). All men are welcome.

Beach Baptism

This Monday, Nov 16 at 6:30pm in Room WC117

This Sunday, November 15

If you would like to make your public profession of faith in

our beautiful Gulf of Mexico, please meet us at 1:00pm in
the Fellowship Hallway as we leave there to go to the beach.

Thanksgiving/Lords Supper
Worship Service
Tuesday, November 24 at 6:30pm

Childcare will be provided for infants through three year olds.

There will be no Tuesday morning or Wednesday evening
activities, and the church will be closed on Thursday,
November 26 and Friday, November 27.

Single Parents

Kids of Single Parents Shop for their Parent

Saturday, December 12 from 9am until Noon
in our Lighthouse Bookstore

Please sign-up by December 7. We also need adult

volunteers. Register in the bookstore, by calling 449-4488,
or by emailing rmanchester@fbcn.org.

College/20s Ministry
College Care Packages
Finals Survival Kit

Send your FBCN college student a Finals Survival Kit to

help him/her get through the last few weeks of the semester,
courtesy of the College/20s Ministry. Included in the kit are a
few goodies and information about how your student can get
plugged into our College/20s Ministry over the Thanksgiving
and Christmas breaks. Text your students name, university,
and address to 863-272-6300 or email tmaragos@fbcn.org.

Begins Monday, November 16 at 8:00am-9:00am

Back to Basics: Quilting & Sewing

Whether you are a beginner or an expert, you are welcome

to join us. This past spring, we were able to send 31 quilts to
children in an orphanage in Guatemala. If you join us, you can
help us work on a new group project, or work on a project of
your own. For more information, contact Pam at pcole@fbcn.
org or 272-5583.

Lighthouse Bookstore Needs a Volunteer

For Saturday Nights

Responsibilities would include greeting customers and orienting

them to our store and inventory, servicing at the register, and
tidying the sales floor. Please call Rae at 449-4488 or email
rmanchester@fbcn.org.

Volunteer Van Drivers Needed

If you have a heart to serve the Lord, a valid Class E drivers

license, a clean driving background, are between the ages
of 25-69, and agree to be fingerprinted, consider helping
transport those in need of a ride to church on Sunday morning.
For details, please call Vada at 596-8600 x268.

First Family Christmas

Pick-up An Application at the Connection Point

If you are a single parent and struggle to buy Christmas gifts

for your children, please stop by the Connection Point in the
Commons and pick-up an application to participate in our First

New Arrival

Peighton Sawyer Garcia was born on August 26, 2015 weighing

7 pounds, 6 ounces and measuring 19.5 inches long. Proud
parents are Lucas & Cesali, and big sister is Raeghan.

Absent from the Body, Present with the Lord

Carolyn Nelson passed away on November 4. Eldora (Jenny)

Schulz passed away on November 8. We express our sympathy
to these families.

Last Weekend

Worship Attendance

Decisions for Christ

November 7 & 8

Profession of Faith
Vincent Chan
Baptisms
Matthew Geri
Holly Mattausch
Statement of Faith
Thomas Ross
Jim & Joan West

Financial Stewardship

Wednesday Evening

1,319

November 7 & 8
Saturday Night
Sunday 8:15am
Sunday 9:30am
Sunday 11:00am
Home Groups
Total

$2,381,393 ($198,607)

Kingdom Missions Offering

YTD through November 8
Pledges
Received
$343,488
$347,816

1,094
1,788
485
3,367

Bible & Life Attendance

2015-2016 Operating Revenues

July 1, 2015 - November 8, 2015
Budget
Actual Variance

$2,580,000

Saturday Night
Sunday 9:30am
Sunday 11:00am
Total

648
174
263
747
445
2,277

This Upcoming Week

Deacon of the Week
November 16 - 22
Rob Kantner
&
Tim Wilbanks

If you need assistance, please call

the church deacon hotline
at 800-732-9573.

Weekly Schedule

Wednesday Family Meal

November 18 (4:45-6:00 p.m. in the

Fellowship/Recreation Gym)
Traditional
Thanksgiving Dinner
Tickets may be purchased at the Lighthouse
Cafe or at the door for $6 each or $25 for a
family. Alternate choices available.

Saturday, November 14

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

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

Sunday, November 15
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.
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
Childrens Choirs & Student Creative Arts Teams
Romanian Worship Service: Modular 4
Haitian Worship Service: ED206

Tuesday, November 17

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

Wednesday, November 18

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: Beach Baptism, Operation Christmas Child
Packing Day, Quilting/Sewing, MOPS, Celebrate Recovery, Prayer Shawl Ministry,
Bless the Blue/Back the Badge

First Baptist Academy

FBA Athletics

First Baptist Academy would like to invite you to support the

Lions at one of our upcoming home sporting events. All FBA
team schedules are available on the fbalions.org website under
calendar.

Preschool Ministry

Opportunities for Volunteers in Preschool

Volunteer teachers and teacher assistants are needed for

preschoolers both Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings
during the worship services and BLGs. Please call Kim at 5968600 x360 for more information.

Opportunities for Part-Time Employment

Applications are currently being taken for part-time employed

preschool teachers. Please call Beverly at 596-8600 x351 for
details.

Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Staff Listing

Dr. Hayes Wicker

Mark Bates
Beverly Burgoyne
Greg Clydesdale
John David Edie
Betsy Evans
David George
Steve Hayes
Dr. David Heath
Troy Maragos
Shannon Moore
John Patterson
Doug Pigg
Tom Rider
Larry Rigley
Dr. Todd Stearns
Kevin Taylor
Eric Yeldell

Senior Pastor
Pastor of SportsOutreach
Director of Preschool Ministry
Pastor of Middle School Ministry
Pastor of Discipleship Ministry
Director of Childrens Ministry
Pastor of Hispanic Ministry
Pastor of Family Ministry
Pastor of Missions
Pastor of College/20s Ministry
Director of Womens Ministry
Pastor of Media Ministry
Executive Pastor
Pastor of Academy Education
Pastor of Pastoral Care & Senior Adults
Pastor of Worship & Music
Pastor of Student Ministry
Pastor of Contemporary Worship & Ministry

Find out more by going to our website:

www.fbcn.org/staff.

Contact Us

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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