Last Weekend

Statement of Faith
Vinh & Tracey Luu

Decisions for Christ

Worship Attendance
July 28 & 29
Saturday Night Sunday 9:30 a.m. Total 1,231 1,445 2,676

Richard Miller Robert & Kathleen Spears Lee Covey

Transfer of Letter Baptism

Love Worth Fighting For Marriage Event

Led by Kirk Cameron

First Baptist Church Naples

First Word
August 4 & 5, 2012

2012-2013 Operating Revenues July 1, 2012 - July 29, 2012 Budget Actual Variance
$552,945 $555,238 $2,293

Financial Stewardship

July 28 & 29

Bible & Life Attendance

19 749 46 758 189 1,761

Debt balance as of July 29 $7,357,296

Saturday 5:00 p.m. Saturday 7:30 p.m. Sunday 8:15 a.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. Home Groups Total

Sunday, September 16 4:00 p.m.

(Includes seating in VIP section, front of line for post-event autograph session with Kirk, and pre-event 30 minute Q&A with Kirk. VIP seats are LIMITED...first come, first served.)

VIP Tickets - $35/person

General Admission Tickets - $22.50/person

Next Week
Deacon of the Week
August 6 - 12 Tim Roettele & Lou Falorio
If you need assistance, please call the church deacon hotline at 800-732-9573. For Spanish, call 601-6051.

Wednesday Family Meal

Meal for Aug. 8 (4:45 p.m.-6 p.m. in the Fellowship Recreation-Gym) Tenderloin Tips, Pasta, Salad, Vegetable, & Dessert
Tickets may be purchased at the ` Lighthouse Cafe during regular business hours or at the door for $6 each or $25 for a family (immediate family residing in home). Alternate choices include grilled chicken breast, hamburger, pizza, or a grilled hot dog.

General Admission tickets are on sale now in our Lighthouse Bookstore.

Any other tickets must be bought online at www.feedyourfaith.org. All ticket purchases are non-refundable. For more information, visit www.fbcn.org/LoveWorthFightingFor.
Limited childcare is available for infants through age 10. Parents may pick-up their registration tickets ($5 per child) at the Preschool Rotunda in the Education Building no later than Wednesday, Sept 12. Phone reservations are not available for this event.

Touch Points
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. There is a guest reception in the Commons following the Saturday night and Sunday morning service. Please come meet Pastor Wicker.

Guest Reception

Saturday, August 4
5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

Weekly Schedule

Please join us for a

Bible and Life Groups/Various Rooms on Campus 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 Family Meal/Fellowship Recreation-Gym Wacky Wednesday Childrens Ministry/DC120 Adult Summer Bible Study/Worship Center Choir Rehearsal/Choir Room High School Ministry/Student Center Middle School Ministry/Family Life Center-Gym Orchestra Rehearsal/Worship Center Celebrate Recovery/DC121

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

Sunday, August 5
8:15 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 4:45 p.m. 6:20 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

and like us on Facebook at

www.fbcn.org

Farewellfor Reception Forrest & Charlene Head

this Weekend in the Commons
Saturday, August 4 at 8:30 p.m. (after B L Gs) or Sunday, August 5 at 12:00 noon (after B L Gs)

Wednesday, August 8

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

Thursday, August 9

A Golden Moment
As millions of people watch the Olympics held in London, they will be cheering their nations athletes. Two hundred and five countries have sent their best seeking to win a medal and hopefully have a golden moment on the winners stand. The English are proud of their $14.5 billion project that has revitalized east London, to show the whole world that we can come together as a United Kingdom, announced Prime Minister David Cameron. London first held its games in 1908 and introduced the first Olympic swimming pool. It was also the first time for the participants to march into the stadium by nationality at the opening ceremony. It was the first time for a black athlete to win an Olympic gold medal - U.S. runner John Taylor. Though not a track athlete, we truly believe that Forrest Head, our Senior Associate Pastor, has fought the good fight and finished the course that God had for him in this ministry (2 Timothy 4:7). He has run side by side with me over these 15 years as a close friend and co-laborer in Christ. We have truly been blessed with a Dream Team in recent years of outstanding leaders and ministers. Some day they will receive the true golden reward for their faithful service, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to them on that day (2 Timothy 4:8). I am so grateful that Forrest has faithfully been with me, useful to me for service, just like Luke and Mark were to Paul (2 Timothy 4:11). He has used his many skills to advance the cause of Christ so that the proclamation might be fully accomplished (2 Timothy 4:17). Like two-time Olympic fencing champion, Mariel Zagunis, who carried our U.S. flag in the opening ceremony, Forrest has carried the banner of this ministry and been a problem-fixer and a peace-maker. He has served capably in developing our middle school, young marrieds, missions, outreach, and worship ministries. He has led us to the place where we now have 100 ministries, most of which he was involved with in a firsthand way. His happy, outgoing personality and love for the Lord have been an incredible blessing to us, not to mention his outstanding singing. As we say goodbye to Forrest, Charlene, Jonathan, and Dane this weekend, we will be praying for them as they serve together in his new ministry with Big Life. As they continue to plant churches around the world and develop discipleship ministries, we will pray for them to find residence in northern Georgia and that the children will have a smooth transition. Forrests job description was uniquely built around his many gifts and talents, so we are being cautious about filling that position and continuing to pray for God to also give us a Pastor of Education and Discipleship. I know that I can say with thousands in our church, Forrest, you will be greatly missed, my fellow worker in Christ, who has worked hard, and is beloved. You truly are a choice man in the Lord (Romans 16:3, 6, 8, 12, 13). We love you.
Dr. Hayes Wicker Senior Pastor

Public Issues
Public Issues Committee - To find out more about our Public Issues Committee and how you can be part of this dynamic ministry bringing awareness of political issues to our congregation, please come to our next meeting this Sunday, August 5 at 4:00 p.m. in Room WC117. For more information, please call Ken Price at 200-0448. For Public Issues announcements, alerts, and information 24 hours a day, visit our website at www.fbcn. org/publicissuescommittee. Voters Guides - Voters Guides for the August 14th primary are now in the turnstiles and at the Information Desk in the Commons. Pick-up your copy!

Immokalee Backyard Bible Clubs

We Need School Supplies - A group from our church is preparing for our annual Backyard Bible Clubs in Immokalee and they need backpacks and items to fill them (crayons, markers, pencils, paper, notebooks, rulers, etc.). Deadline is this Sunday, August 5. There are bins in the Fellowship Hallway and Commons in which you may put your donated items. Please help us give to the most impoverished city in the state, and shine the light of Jesus into these precious souls!

Discovering First Baptist Church Naples

Monday, August 27 at 6:30 p.m. in 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. Please make your childcare reservation separately by calling 596-8600 x360.

Lighthouse Bookstores Summer Book Club

Discussion led by Janet Wicker - Ladies, join us on Sunday, August 26 from 4-6pm in the FBCN Commons as we discuss the Christian classic book The Pilgrims Progress (in modern English) by John Bunyan. Ice cream social to follow the discussion. This book is on sale now in the Lighthouse Bookstore, so get your copy this weekend and begin reading (you have three weeks to read this book before the Summer Book Club discussion).

Childrens Ministry
Promotion Weekend - Our 1st graders will be entering KidzTown ministries on promotion weekend, August 18 & 19. In preparation for this momentous event, we are inviting all new 1st graders to come with their parents to a special meeting on Thursday, August 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the KidzTown Worship room in the Discipleship Building (DC120). Once here, each child will be introduced to the ministries of KidzTown and special secrets that will enable them to get the most out of this ministry. There will be a special KidzTown gift for each new 1st grader that attends this special event.

FBCN Sports Outreach

2012 Golf Classic - Saturday, August 25 at 8:00 a.m. at the Golf Club of the Everglades. 2012 Tackle Football - Ages 6-13. Registration begins NOW. For more information, contact Coach V at kvanduser@fbcn.org.

Operation Christmas Child

Wrapping Party - Please join us this Tuesday, August 7 in WC117 to wrap empty shoe boxes in preparation for the campaign starting in October. You may come and go any time between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Bring your own scissors. For any questions, please call Jody Statile at 591-1895. Note the NEW date for the next wrapping party, September 20th.

First Baptist Academy

Come visit us! - Come visit FBA to see for yourself why we think we are among the best private schools in Collier County. FBA offers a comprehensive program balanced with a biblical worldview, college preparatory academics, competitive athletics, and compelling fine arts. Students benefit from this total educational experience that includes opportunities to learn, demonstrate leadership, and prepare them to excel in life beyond graduation. For more information, visit us online at www.fbalions.org or call 597-2233 x566.

High School Ministry

High School Amazing Race Night - Wednesday, August 8 in the Student Center, 6:30-8pm. Questions, call the Student Ministry Office at 449-4480.

Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life

Volunteers Needed
Volunteers Needed in Childrens Ministry - The Childrens Ministry needs greeters every other Saturday night and every other Sunday morning. For more information, call Nancy at 5968600 x350.

C2 - College & 20s

Every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Worship Center
Wednesday, August 8 - Tom Rider - Serving (Chapter 7) Wednesday, August 15 - Doug Pigg - Evangelism (Chapter 6) Wednesday, August 22 - Don Whitney - Wrap-Up
C2 Summer Softball - College & 20s Summer Softball continues every Monday at 6:30pm through the summer at the FBCN softball field. We play with special rules so that all ability levels can play and have a great time. Any questions, please call or email Pam Cole at 272-5583 or pcole@fbcn.org.

Quarterly Business Meeting - Our next Quarterly Business Meeting is Wednesday, August 22 at 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel. All church members are encouraged to attend.

Quarterly Business Meeting