Last Weekend

Decisions For Christ

Baptism Mayra Henriquez Statement of Faith Bob & Brigitt DeSimone Neil & Ruth Denker Jeff & Sue Hughes

61st Annual Observance

1,197 1,663 1,097 3,957

Worship Attendance
April 14 & 15
Saturday Night Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. Total

National Day of Prayer Thursday, May 3 Noon Collier County Courthouse Steps
Please join with fellow believers on the steps of the Collier County Courthouse at noon. ALSO, join us at 7:00 p.m. at the Golden Gate Community Center Band Shell (in the back) for a Call to Pray time of united worship and prayer located at 4701 Golden Gate Parkway.

FIRST WORD

April 21 & 22, 2012

Dual Membership William & Lynn Gaddis Marcia Skeen Jim Sweeney

Bible & Life Attendance

April 14 & 15
Saturday 5:00 p.m. Saturday 7:30 p.m. Sunday 8:15 a.m. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. Home Groups 0 0 132 466 741 582

Discovering First Baptist Church Naples

Monday, April 23 6:30 p.m. Room DC121
Led by Senior Pastor Hayes Wicker, this is a dinner seminar for those who are new to First Baptist Church Naples, those who want to join the church, or those who would like more information about our church and ministries. Please RSVP by calling 596-8600 x679 by 10:00 a.m. Monday morning. Please make your childcare reservation separately by calling 596-8600 x360.

July 1, 2011 - April 15, 2012 Budget Actual Variance $6,263,569 $6,093,187 ($170,382)

2011-2012 Operating Revenues

Debt balance as of April 15 $7,559,840 Deacon of the Week

If you need assistance, please call the church deacon hotline at 800-732-9573. For Spanish, call 601-6051.

Tickets may be purchased at the Lighthouse Cafe during regular business hours or at the door for $6.00 each or $25.00 for a family (immediate family residing in home). `
Alternate choices include grilled chicken breast, hamburger, pizza, or a grilled foot long hot dog.

Saturday, April 21
6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 22
8:15 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m.

Tuesday, April 24
4:45 p.m. 6:20 p.m. 6:25 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 25

Thursday, April 26
6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.

Financial Stewardship

Total

1,921

Next Week
Dr. W icker on the Radio
You can hear Dr. Wicker every day at 1pm on 91.5 Kingdom FM. Dr. Wicker is also on WSOR 90.9 FM at 8pm on Sundays. You can hear our Band of Brothers Mens Ministry on 91.5 at 11am & 9pm on Saturdays.

Bob Carboy & Carleton Case

April 23 - 29

Pastoral Staff
Dr. Hayes Wicker ....................................................................... Senior Pastor Miguel Cruz .....................................................Hispanic Congregation Pastor Beverly Day ....................................................Director of Preschool Ministry Justin Faircloth ...............................Associate Pastor/Middle School Ministry Steve Hayes.......................................... Associate Pastor/Biblical Counseling Forrest Head ............................................................... Senior Associate Pastor Jim Hill....................................................... Director of Single Adult Ministry Lewis Howard ......................................................Associate Pastor/Education Don Ingle ............................................................. Director of Mens Ministry Shannon Moore ............................................... Director of Womens Ministry John Patterson.........................................Associate Pastor/Media & Technology Doug Pigg ....................................... Associate Pastor/Church Administration Tom Rider ..........................................Associate Pastor/School Administrator Larry Rigley ..........................................Associate Pastor/Childrens Ministry Dr. Todd F. Stearns ................................Associate Pastor/Worship and Music Kevin Taylor ..................................... Associate Pastor/High School Ministry Kevin Van Duser ........................................ Associate Pastor/Sports Outreach Eric Yeldell................ Associate Pastor/Contemporary Worship & Ministries

Wednesday Family Meal

Meal for April 25 (4:45 p.m.-6 p.m. in the Fellowship Recreation-Gym) Crab Stuffed Flounder, Rice Pilaf, Salad, Vegetable, and a Dessert

Special Spring Concert with FBCN and McGregor Baptist Church

Sunday, April 29 at 6:30 p.m. FBCN Worship Center

Weekly Schedule

Worship Service/Worship Center Bible and Life Groups/Various Rooms on Campus Bible and Life Groups/Various Rooms on Campus Worship Service/Worship Center Bible and Life Groups/Various Rooms on Campus Worship Service/Worship Center Bible and Life Groups/Various Rooms on Campus EnricHer Womens Ministry/Various Classrooms Family Meal/Fellowship Recreation-Gym AWANA Childrens Ministry/DC120 Band of Brothers Mens Ministry/Chapel EnricHer Womens Ministry/Various Classrooms High School Ministry/Student Center Middle School Ministry/Family Life Center-Gym Choir Rehearsal/Choir Room Orchestra Rehearsal/Worship Center

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

For more information about any of our ministries, please visit our church website at and like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FirstBaptistChurchNaples.

www.fbcn.org

Celebrate Recovery/DC121 Grief Share/AD145

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. This special evening consists of combined worship choirs of 200+ voices and a combined 35+ piece orchestra. Dont miss this powerful evening of inspirational music and worship!

Expressing Gratitude
The entire Wicker family wants to thank you for how you honored us at last weeks Anniversary Celebration. We will enjoy reading the many cards and we were blessed by your words of encouragement at the reception. You truly are my beloved brethren, my joy, and crown (Philippians 4:1). We thank you for receiving the preaching of the gospel (Philippians 4:15) and have been abundantly blessed by your generosity, a fragrant aroma, well-pleasing to God (Philippians 4:18). Nothing was expected, but everything is received with incredible joy and a sense of unworthiness. Most importantly, continue to pray for us (Hebrews 13:18). The staff and I will be baptizing at the beach again this Sunday afternoon. Jesus commanded: Make disciples of all the nations, baptizing in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19). We teach them to observe all things that Jesus has commanded. Baptism by immersion in water is the first step in the public profession of faith in Christ as you act out your confidence in the atoning death of Christ by being buried beneath the waters and raised up in the likeness of Jesus resurrection. The New Testament church exploded in growth on the day of Pentecost not long after Jesus had given His Commission and then ascended into Heaven. Those who gladly received His Word were baptized (Acts 2:41). Imagine 3,000 being immersed in close proximity to Herods Temple. The Mazar Excavations of the Temple Mount area in Jerusalem revealed Mikvaot, (Jewish immersionist baptisteries), a large enough number to be sufficient for 3,000. These pools were throughout first-century Palestine, where worshippers were immersed in a cleansing ritual or where a proselyte to Judaism made a public profession. John the Baptist urged repentance even for natural Jews with this symbolic act. Since the dead never bury themselves, in order to picture Christs work, an administrator is needed. Thats where the church enters the scene. When Gentiles came to faith and into the church, some Jews struggled with admitting them into fellowship. Peter settled the matter: Can anyone forbid water, that these should not be baptized who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have? (Acts 10:47). We embrace all ethnic groups into the Body of Christ. But we also recognize that the indwelling Holy Spirit is the mark of a true believer (Romans 8:9). Everything that we believe about Christs great saving work is pictured and solidified in immersion (Romans 6:3, 4). A radical change has occurred in our lives as if we had died, been buried, and resurrected. Jesus Himself submitted to baptism and came up immediately from the water (Matthew 3:16). How can any of us resist or refuse? We are certainly not better than Jesus. He had no need of repentance; He did that as our example, to fulfill all righteousness (Matthew 3:15). If you have received the Word you are welcome to talk to us about baptism this weekend.

Senior Adult
Annas Tea - This ministry of the deacons wives to the widows of our congregation will be Monday, April 30 at 1:30 p.m. in Room WC117. Please sign-up in the Fellowship Hallway, or call at 596-8600 x268.

All Church Event April 21 & 22, 2012

Welcome Reception for Eric & Kristin Yeldell - ALL ARE INVITED! Next Saturday night, April 28 in the Commons immediately following BLGs. The Yeldells have begun to settle into their new home in Naples and to show FBCNs love and support, we invite you to come by and say hello. You are welcome to bring gift cards (Lowes, Home Depot, Target, Walmart, Publix, etc.) that will bless them as they establish their new home with us. Baskets will be set up for this purpose.

High School
Our Argentina team would like to thank our church family for your prayers and support. We witnessed Gods power first hand and had the blessing of being part of many coming to Christ. We felt the power of your prayers. Please know that you share in the blessings from this experience. Our team has been changed eternally because of all the Lord did in and through us.

Mens Ministry Life Lessons from Gods Creation

Every Wednesday 6:25-8:00 p.m. in the Chapel
We will learn key life and spiritual principles from Gods Word. This will be a great time of study and fellowship.

Middle School
Middle School Orientation - For students entering the 5th and 6th grades, or who are new to our FBCN Middle School Ministry (and their parents), please join us in FL117 immediately following BLGs on either Saturday, April 28 at 8:45 p.m. or Sunday, April 29 at 12:15 p.m. For more information, please call 449-4480.

Band of Brothers

Children
Kidz Summer Quest (Courage Quest) - KSQ is June 11-15 for all children entering 1st-4th grades. Volunteers are needed! We also need shoe boxes, canopy tents, large baskets, silk plants, striped or multicolored fabric, burlap, and large clay pots. Please call 596-8600 x350 for more information about volunteering or donating items. First Steps Class - This is for children who are in 1st through 4th grade who would like to get baptized. It meets on Saturday, May 5 at 7:30 p.m. Please contact 596-8600 x350 to sign your child up and pick up his/her workbook. Parent Dedication Class on Sunday, April 29 at 11:00 a.m. in Room ED165 This class is for parents who want to dedicate themselves and their child to the Lord during a worship service. If you would like to make a reservation to attend this class, please call at 596-8600 x360.

Womens Ministry
The Women of First Baptist Church Naples are cordially invited to enjoy a proper English Tea this Sunday, April 22nd, 4:00-6:00 p.m. in The Commons.
Tickets are $12.00 and can be purchased at the Lighthouse Bookstore, Media Ministry window, or Information Kiosk. Janet Wicker and Yvonne Fisher, our prayer chairman, will be sharing along with special music by Robin Noel Jewell and Kristin Yeldell. Would YOU want to join the ministry teams from FBCN traveling to New Orleans to serve the 2,000 women expected to attend the Ministers Wives Fellowship? Travel and work will occur June 16-20. Please contact Robin at HMRnoel@aol.com for more information (or call 596-8600 x241). Going Beyond 2012 with Priscilla Shirer and Anthony Evans Because God wants to meet you where you are - May 4-5 at First Baptist Orlando. Conference tickets $49. Make reservations at www.lifeway.com/goingbeyond or call 800-254-2022. For hotel reservations, call the Hampton Inn at 407351-6716 and tell them you are with the First Baptist Church Naples group.

Preschool

First Baptist Academy

First Baptist Academy Sings - 30 FBA Middle School and High School students participated in America Sings in Orlando on Feb 25. America Sings is a national choir festival that focuses on singing and serving. FBA received a plaque for their participation.

Bible and Life Groups

Surrendering the Secret - A Bible study designed to heal the heartbreak of ` abortion. Compassionate and confidential. For more information, please call 596-8600 x284, or email STS@fbcn.org.

Public Issues
ACT for America local chapter- This Monday, April 23 at 6 p.m. in Room DC107. All are welcome to hear how you can become involved locally. US Congressional Candidate Forum - Tuesday, April 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel. Come meet and hear our candidates BEFORE you vote! Religious Freedom in the Public Schools Workshop - Saturday, April 28 8am-noon in the Student Center. Cost $10. For any Public Issues item, please call Ken Price at 200-0448. Frames for the Mens Courageous Resolution - Now available at 20% off. Great gift idea for Fathers Day. Robert Baughman Mary Collins

There is a guest reception in the Commons immediately following the Saturday night and Sunday morning 11:00 service. Come and meet Pastor Wicker.

Guest Reception

FBCN Help Wanted

We are currently seeking a qualified individual to fill the part-time position of Administrative Assistant for Womens Ministry. This person will support the Director of Womens Ministry. Must be proficient in Microsoft programs (specifically Word and Publisher) but a working knowledge of Adobe programs (Photoshop and InDesign) is a huge plus. Should be able to adapt to a flexible schedule, have strong organizational and people skills, and have a heart to see women know and grow in Christ. To apply, you may go online at www.fbcn. org or pick-up an application at the Church Reception Office.

Beach Baptism This Sunday, April 22

Our next beach baptism will be this Sunday, April 22. If you would like to be baptized in the beautiful Gulf of Mexico, please see a Pastoral Staff member today.

Bookstore

Missions Ministry
Missions Kiosk This Weekend Our local Collier County Jail Ministry will be in the Missions Kiosk this weekend following all worship services. Please stop by and see how you can volunteer for this local missions opportunity.

Deaths

Community Outreach
Blood Drive - Sunday, May 6 in the FBCN Church Parking Lot. Please call 513-7665 to schedule a time.

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