Dr.

Hayes Wicker, Senior Pastor

Discovery
While on a boat in the ocean one night some years ago, I understood what David discovered centuries ago. Without the glare of city lights, I looked up and saw the stars filling the sky. As a young shepherd, David laid his head on a rock after getting his sheep to settle down and in awe wrote, The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims His handiwork (Psalm 19:1). The Hubble Space Telescope is celebrating its 23rd birthday 373 miles above the earth. Because of it, we are now able to go where no human has gone before. We have discovered a heavy new kind of phenomenon called a Magnetar, which is no bigger than a large city but weighs more than the sun. It is highly condensed, and its magnetic pull is a billion times stronger than the earths. We have discovered that black holes seem to be on a feeding frenzy, having swallowed more than one billion stars into an area no larger than our solar system. Quasars pour out a thousand times more light than a hundred billion star galaxy. The Ring Nebula is the colorful remains of a huge exploded star and is six trillion miles across. The formation of the debris suggests that it was spinning so fast that it actually flattened prior to blowing up. Back to physics class! Of course, all of this reminds us of the miraculous powers of God. If He can create the heavens, He can help us with our problems, overcome habits, heal sicknesses, and change the hearts of those who are hardened. However, we must remember that the same Psalm 19 which turns astronomy into theology also notes: The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes (verse 8). Trying to grasp all of Gods glory in the heavens and His truth in His Word is like trying to drink the ocean from a straw! However, thirsty souls are still invited to come to Him. Come and you will see, said Jesus (John 1:39). We have a simple telescope of truth which enables us to discover more about our churchs ministry, philosophy, teaching, and our love for our Lord. Discovering First Baptist Church Naples is offered once again this week. No sophisticated equipment is needed, just an open heart willing to hear from God and to allow Him to shine light into your life. The staff and I want to share our hearts with you and to rejoice in The law, the testimony, the precepts, and the commandments of the Lord, all of which are the basis of our beliefs and ministry (Psalm 19:7, 8). Our prayer is that the people dwelling in darkness will see a great light (Matthew 4:16). May you realize that The Lords steadfast love extends to the heavens (Psalm 36:5). Glance at your problems, but gaze at His glorious, unending, never-failing love.

Churchwide
Join our new Associate Pastor of Discipleship, John David Edie, as he brings together all teachers and class administrators for this important meeting. A light dinner will be served. Thank you FBCN family for supporting Gods work at Helps Outreach in 2013. This past year, they served 26,414 people with food, clothing, furniture, and spiritual guidance. Many lives have been changed and the kingdom of God grew a little larger. Stop by the Missions Kiosk today for more information on how you can help in 2014, call 593-3226, or visit www.helpsoutreachinc.org.

This Sunday, January 26 at 5:00pm in Room WC117

Bible and Life Group EMPACT Meeting For All BLG Teachers and Class Administrators

Volunteers Needed

If you have a heart to serve as an usher, there are some vacancies to fill during Sunday worship services. For more information, please contact Vince Scidone, the Sunday & Special Events Hospitality Director, at 591-2552. Our Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) need loving men and women to nurture their young children while they learn how to be godly wives and mothers. Three helpers are needed the first and third Thursday mornings of each month during the school year to assist our teachers. Please call Beverly at 596-8600 x351 for details. New teachers are needed in all age groups on Saturday nights at 5:45pm. We have an immediate need in our infant room. Would you prayerfully consider making a difference in the lives of young children at church? For more information, call Kim at 596-8600 x360.

Usher Positions Available

MOPS Teacher Helpers Needed

At the Missions Kiosk in the Commons This Weekend

Helps Outreach

Our Preschoolers Need You

Childrens Book Signing at Lighthouse Bookstore

The bookstore is hosting a childrens book signing event with Linda Thomas, Lisa Lye, and Wendy Bretz. They each will be signing their childrens books outside the Lighthouse Bookstore this weekend after each service.

This Saturday, January 25 and Sunday, January 26

Children Ministries

PraiseKids and 5th Grade Ministry Team Kickoffs

Begin This Sunday, January 26 at 5:00pm

PraiseKids (PreK 4 - 4th grade) will be in the Education Building (ED132 & ED163), and the 5th Grade Ministry Team will be in Room DC220 (2nd floor of the Discipleship Center). Join us at Camp Cocohatchee (behind Germain Toyota) for $15.00 per person (boys must be a minimum of six years old). Please call or email Terry Cole at tcole@fbcn.org or 239-572-3316 for more information or reservations.

Sponsored by our Mens Ministry on February 7 & 8

Men and Boys Camping Trip

We are doing something completely new in the area of evangelism that has never been done at First Baptist Church Naples before! Join us for this special dinner to find out what it is and how you can be part of it! We will be helping new Christians start their faith journey, as well as helping people get plugged into the body of Christ. If you have a heart for evangelism, this is for you! Please reserve your spot for the dinner by calling Linda at 596-8600 x280 or email her at lpeiffer@fbcn.org.

Sunday, February 9 from 5:00-7:00pm in DC121

New Evangelism Strategy

Senior Adult Ministry

Guest Reception
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!

Discovering First Baptist Church

Led by Pastor Hayes Wicker, this informative dinner seminar is for those who are new to FBCN, want to become a member, or would like more information about our church ministries. Come and meet our Pastoral Staff. Please RSVP at 596-8600 x679 by 10:00am Monday morning. Childcare must be reserved separately Monday morning by calling 5968600 x360.

Monday, January 27 at 6:30pm in DC121

Discovering First Baptist Church Naples

Music Ministry

Religious Freedom is the bedrock principle upon which our country was birthed, but that foundational truth is under increasingly aggressive attack. ADF will provide inspirational insight into a pivotal moment in our nations history while outlining key strategies to preserve and protect our most cherished liberty...religious freedom. Early registration is encouraged at www.alliancedefendingfreedom.org/naples (for complimentary registration, use discount code: FBC). You can also call Dallas Pymm at 800-835-5233 x18056. Visit our table in the Commons this weekend for more information.

Thursday, March 6 at 7:00pm Worship Center An Evening with Michael Reagan (Ronald Reagans son/Conservative Radio Host)

Alliance Defending Freedom

This is a ministry of our deacons wives to the widows of our congregation. Join us for fellowship and encouragement from Gods Word as our new Associate Pastor of Discipleship, John David Edie, is our guest speaker! Please sign up in the Fellowship Hallway, or call Vada at 596-8600 x268.

Monday, January 27 at 1:30-3:30pm in WC117

Annas Tea

Bring your own board games/refreshments for a great time of fun and fellowship with other senior adults. Join us for desserts and beverages as we hear these fabulous men in concert. Cost is $10 per person and deadline to purchase tickets is Monday, February 3. Purchase tickets at the Media Window, church main office, or Vadas office. For information, call 596-8600 x268. The bus is full, but you are welcome to meet us and follow the bus. We will leave the church at 5:00pm. Sign up in the Fellowship Hallway, or call Vada at 5968600 x268. There is no cost (a love offering will be taken).

Thursday, January 30 from 1:00-4:00pm in WC117

Legacy Builders Game Day

Thursday, February 13 at 7:00pm in the Worship Center

John Garippa & Bill Smith in Concert

Sunday, February 23 at 7:00pm at First Assembly Ft. Myers

Ernie Haase and Signature Sound

If you are interested in getting involved in our Sunday Worship Choir, Orchestra, Saturday Worship Band, Vocalists, or Media Team, join us on Superbowl weekend as we come together for a time of inspiration and music preparation. Featuring the combined Saturday and Sunday worship teams in all of our weekend services. Contact Tina at 596-8600 x229.

Next Weekend Friday, January 31 - Sunday, February 2

Worship Ministry Weekend

Other Ministries

Back to Basics: An Introduction to Quilting & Sewing

Monday, Janaury 27 at 6:30pm in Room WC117

All levels of ability are welcome. You can work on a group project, or on a project of your own. For more information, contact Pam at pcole@fbcn.org or 272-5583. FBCN member Maxine Nienow passed away on January 17. We express our sympathy to her familiy.

Absent from the Body, Present with the Lord

Last Weekend

Decisions for Christ

Statement of Faith John David & Rhonda Edie Catherine Edie Taylor Edie Dual Membership Ron & Shirley Eidson Emmy Rocholl

January 18 & 19

Worship Attendance
1,485 1,959 1,375 4,819

First Time Guests

Saturday Night Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. Total

Sunday Evening 537

We are glad that you came to worship with us today. Our worship services are intended to give praise to God and reveal how Jesus gives hope for all who call on His name. We hope that you feel at home here! Greeters at the doors can help with any immediate needs/questions that you may have. Thank you for joining us today! For more detailed information about our church and ministries, please call Lou Falorio at 596-8600 x258.

Welcome to First Baptist Church Naples

2013-2014 Operating Revenues July 1, 2013 - January 19, 2014 Budget Actual Variance Ask...Seek...Knock...(Matthew 7:7) See what God is doing.
$4,224,150 $4,187,041 ($37,109)

Financial Stewardship

January 18 & 19

Bible & Life Attendance

892 156 481 941 755 3,225

This Upcoming Week

Deacon of the Week January 27 - Feb 2 Kent Anderson & Jim Allen

Debt balance as of Jan 19 $3,852,451

Saturday Night Sunday 8:15 a.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Home Groups Total

Visit the information desk in the Commons. The helpful volunteers there can guide you to a Bible & Life Group fitted to your needs.

Visit a Bible & Life Group Today... We Will Help You Find One!

Upcoming Concerts at FBCN

Saturday, January 25
5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 8:15 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

Weekly Schedule

If you need assistance, please call the church deacon hotline at 800-732-9573. For Spanish, call 404-7764.

Tickets may be purchased at the Lighthouse Cafe or at the door for $6 each or $25 for a family (immediate family residing in home). Alternate choices available.

January 29 (4:45-6:00pm in the Gym) Tenderloin Tips, Egg Noodles, Vegetable, Salad, Dessert www.fbcn.org/wednesdaymeal

Wednesday Family Meal

Veritas Sunday, February 16 7:00pm

First Baptist Academy

Mark McVey Sunday, March 9 7:00pm

Good Friday Service With Larnelle Harris Friday, April 18 at 7:00pm

Bible and Life Groups: Various Rooms on Campus Worship Service: Worship Center Spanish Worship Service: Chapel Bible and Life Groups: Various Rooms on Campus Bible and Life Groups: Various Rooms on Campus Haitian Bible Study & Worship: ED207 Vietnamese Worship & Bible Study: DC221 Worship Service: Worship Center Bible and Life Groups: Various Rooms on Campus Romanian Bible Study & Worship: Modulars 3 & 4 Worship Service: Worship Center Bible and Life Groups: Various Rooms on Campus Spanish Worship Service: Student Center Romanian Worship Service: Modular 4

New this year in FBAs High School is the opening of a College & Career Media Center. The FBA Library and High School Guidance Department teamed up to open a new media center tailored for our high school students. The Media Center is a key location for students to meet with Guidance Counselor, Mrs. Sarah Crain, to research college choices, careers, and scholarships, plus check out library books. First Baptist Academy is continually striving to provide an environment of excellence for our students.

College & Career Media Center

Sunday, January 26

Ways to Connect Online with FBCN

Live streaming Saturday at 6:00pm and Sunday at 9:30am & 11:00am at fbcn.org! Like us on Facebook: FirstBaptistChurchNaples

Visit our website: fbcn.org Follow us on Twitter: @fbcn @hayeswicker

Tuesday, January 28

9:00 a.m. RefresHer Womens Ministry: Worship Center

Wednesday, January 29

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 Ministry: Chapel 6:30 p.m. RefresHer Womens Ministry: Worship Center 6:30 p.m. High School Ministry: Student Center 6:30 p.m. Middle School Ministry: Family Life Center-Gym 6:30 p.m. Worship Choir Rehearsal: Choir Room Other events this week include: Youth Choirs, BLG Empact Meeting, Annas Tea, Discovering FBCN, Prayer for our Pastors, Legacy Builders Game Day, Celebrate Recovery, Grief Share, and Worship Ministry Weekend. For a full weekly schedule, please go to fbcn.org/weeklyschedule.

Contact Us
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

First Baptist Church Naples