Dr.

Hayes Wicker, Senior Pastor

Ways to Show the Heavenly Father
to Your Children
Most of us men are familiar with magazines which target
our interests: guns, golf, fishing, automotive repair, etc.
You will often see articles about the Six Ways to or
the Three Steps to a More Effective and so forth. By
our very nature, men love to be able to fix something and
achieve goals. We love steps of action and checklists. I
share with you on this Fathers Day weekend how we may
show the Heavenly Father to our kids.
1. Model Christ-like behavior in your reactions to disappointments and criticism.
2. Read stories at bedtime that tell about Gods power and love.
3. When a frightening situation occurs, remind them that they are in Gods
hands.
4. Pray out loud with them about their concerns.
5. When they wake up in the morning, greet them with the cheerful reminder:
This is another great day that God has given for us to shine for Him. Lets see
how God works today!
6. Allow the awareness of Gods presence to become second nature in your
everyday activities, such as praying at meal time, pointing out the wonders of
Gods creation, and giving thanks for people who bless you.
7. Insist that your children go to worship and Bible & Life Groups at our church
as long as they are under your roof. Do so with a positive spirit. Remind them
why this is important as part of being in the human family and the Family of God.
8. Memorize scripture with your children; let them see how you learn Gods
Word.
9. Treat people, especially strangers, with kindness.
10. Pray for your kids to come to Christ as Lord and Savior and trust the Holy
Spirit to draw them in His way and time.
I shared this past weekend about Kevin VanDusers resignation as Pastor of
Sports Outreach. We are grateful for his 14 years with us, ministering initially to
middle schoolers and then in sports ministry. Pray for direction and blessing as
he seeks the Lord in expanding athletic ministry on a wider scale.
*There is a guest reception in the Commons following the Saturday night and
Sunday morning 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 Information Desk in the
Commons can assist you in finding the perfect Bible & Life Group. For more
information about our church and ministries, please call Lou at 596-8600 x258.

Bible and Life Group Announcements

Two Important BLG Announcements
Concerning the Weekends of
July 4/5, July 11/12 and July 18/19

There will be no Bible and Life Groups meeting the

weekend of July 4th and July 5th.
The weekends of July 11/12 and July 18/19, we will have a
special group BLG in the Chapel during all normal Bible and
Life Group times (Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 8:15am, and
Sunday at 11:00am). Dr. Joe Crider (from Southern Seminary)
will be coming to lead, and we encourage everyone to attend.
Even if you do not currently attend a BLG, please plan to come
to the Chapel during the BLG hours on those two weekends.

Churchwide

Summer Adult Bible Study

Wednesdays at 6:30pm
in the Worship Center
HEAVEN - SESSION 1
The Realities of the Heavenly Realm

Unseen but Certain by Dr. Daniel Akin

The spiritual reality of angels, Satan, demons, hell, and
heaven. What the Bible teaches that we need to know and
why it matters today. Books are on sale in the Lighthouse
Bookstore for $7.00 each.

EARTH - SESSION 2

Practical Insight into the Churchs Earthly Mission

Early Church by Ray Vander Laan

For Christians today, faith in God can sometimes seem to be
a cerebral choice. For the early church, it was the difference
between life and death.

Church Budget

The proposed budget for 2015/2016 will be brought to a

church vote on June 27 & 28. Copies of the proposed budget
are provided for your review at the information counters and
turnstiles.

Upcoming Special Speakers

June 27 & 28 - Dr. Mark Gonzales

Dr. Gonzales is the Executive Director/Director of Missions
for the Royal Palm Association of just over 100 Southern
Baptist churches in Southwest Florida. For 36 years he has
served in Christian schools, home education organizations, a
Christian college, churches of all sizes, and two global mission
organizations.
July 4 & 5 - Dr. Joe Jordan
In 1971, Dr. Jordan and his wife, Melva, began their full time
missionary work in Argentina. They both had a deep conviction
to reach the youth of that country for Jesus. Dr. Jordan then
served as Executive Director of Word of Life Fellowship from
1999 to 2011.
July 11 & 12 - Dr. Bob Reccord
Dr. Reccord serves as President/CEO of Hope for the Heart,
founded by June Hunt, and works in 68 countries and 30
languages. He has spoken to over 250,000 men in the last
nine years, and was the keynote speaker at the 2013 National
Prayer Breakfast for the NRAs national convention in Houston.

Student Ministry

High School & Middle School Camp

Sign-up Now

All current 8th-11th graders can sign-up now with $270 for
High School Camp July 25-29. Choose your own missions
adventure opportunities. Invite a friend (not a regular
attender) and get the VIP treatment for both of you. You will
enjoy amazing worship and Bible study, evangelism training,
a dinner cruise night, a beach night cookout with tournaments,
etc. Register at hsmfbcn.com/camp2015.
All current 5th-7th graders can sign-up now with $270 for
Middle School Camp July 29-August 2. Activities include
Adventure Island water park, Clearwater beach games, paint
wars, messy games, night games, Strangers & Fools Improv
Comedy Team, etc. Register at msmfbcn.com/campmsm.

College/20s Ministry
College/20s Summer Sessions
Thursdays at 7pm
in the Student Center

Join college age and young adults every week at our

College/20s Ministry Summer Sessions. Passionate
worship, dynamic and relevant teaching, and tons of
opportunities to connect with old friends and meet some
new friends. Interested in more information? Contact
Pastor Troy Maragos, Pastor of College/20s Ministry, at
tmaragos@fbcn.org.

Missions Ministry

Hungary Mission Team

Please be Praying

Debbie Cantor, Nora Charney, and John & Carol Shelford

are in Hungary teaching English to Word of Life campers
age 8-15. English teachers from the states are a significant
motivation for parents to send their children to Word of Life
camp. The Hungary flag is on the Worship Center stage to
remind you to pray for this mission team.

Special Reception for Kevin Van Duser

and Family This Weekend
After Worship Services in the Commons

After worship, before your BLG, come by the Commons

and show your appreciation to Pastor Kevin for all the
ways he has ministered in his time here. Lets commit to
pray for this family as they close out this season of ministry
with the church and launch into what God has in store for
them in this next chapter.

Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary

Merle and Nansea Bright will celebrate their 50th wedding

anniversary on June 25. Congratulations!

Celebrate Recovery

Thursday nights at 6:00pm in Room DC121

Celebrate Recovery is a special community of mens and

womens groups where you can find safety and support
for dealing with lifes hurts, habits, and hang-ups through
a 12-step discipleship and recovery program. For more
information, please call 596-8600 x266.

Going into the Hospital?

Please inform the hospital that you are with First Baptist
Church Naples. That way, they will notify us and we can
minister to you and your family. Otherwise, due to new
HIPAA laws, we might not ever know that you are there.

Personal Contact Information Update

Has your email address changed recently? Have you just

moved? Did you change jobs or cell phone numbers? We
would like to update our records. Please send personal
contact updates to changes@fbcn.org or 596-8600 x238.

Family Death

If you have an immediate family member that passes away and belongs to
FBCN, please call Vada at 596-8600 x268 and give her the information.

Birth in Family

If you have an immediate family member that gives birth and belongs to FBCN,
please call Kim at 596-8600 x360 and give her the information.

Last Weekend

Bible and Life Groups

June 13 & 14

Baptism
Mary Jo Brandt

Saturday Night
Sunday 9:30 a.m.
Total

Statement of Faith
Allisa Pipes

Financial Stewardship

$7,753,846 $258,846

Kingdom Missions Offering

YTD through June 14
Pledges
Received
$343,488
$229,435

1,162
1,381
2,543

Wednesday Evening

792

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 information desk in
the Commons. The helpful volunteers there can guide you to
a BLG fitted just for you.

First Baptist Academy

2014-2015 Operating Revenues

July 1, 2014 - June 14, 2015
Budget
Actual Variance

$7,495,000

Visit a Bible & Life Group Today...

We Will Help You Find One!

Worship Attendance

Decisions for Christ

Bible & Life Attendance

June 13 & 14

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

634
122
827
177
1,760

This Upcoming Week

Deacon of the Week
June 22 - 28
Fred Kotynski
&
Gregory Jack

If you need assistance, please call

the church deacon hotline
at 800-732-9573.

Wednesday Family Meal

June 24 (4:45-6:00 p.m. in the
Fellowship/Recreation Gym)

Baked Chicken, Sliced Potatoes,

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.

Weekly Schedule

Saturday, June 20

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

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

Sunday, June 21
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.
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
Spanish Worship Service: Family Life Center
Romanian Bible Study & Worship: Modular 4
Bible and Life Groups: Various Rooms on Campus
Romanian Worship Service: Modular 4
Haitian Worship Service: Modular 2

Wednesday, June 24
4:45 p.m.
6:20 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.

Family Meal: Fellowship Recreation-Gym

Wacky Wednesdays: DC120
Summer Adult Bible Study: Worship Center
High School Ministry: Student Center Cafe
Middle School Ministry: Student Center
Worship Choir Rehearsal: Choir Room

Other events this week include: Happy Fathers Day, College/20s Ministry
Summer Sessions, Celebrate Recovery

Ways to Connect Online with FBCN

You can be part of FBCNs worship services no matter where
you are. Simply go to fbcn.org every Saturday at 6:00pm or
Sunday at 9:30am for our live streaming.

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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