Dr.

Hayes Wicker, Senior Pastor

Back in the Saddle Again
As you know, I grew up in and love the west. Janet and
I returned this week from a relaxing vacation in Colorado
Springs and Beaver Creek. We enjoyed the cool air and
the warm fellowship with FBCN seasonal friends who live in
Rocky Mountain country. We were also blessed to be with
Allyson and Scott. Thank you, church family, for allowing
your pastors and staff to get away. Its good to be back in
the saddle again, as the cowboy sang. I am grateful for the
men who supplied the pulpit, each different yet significant
in the Body.
I am beginning my new sermon series, Understanding and Overcoming
Temptation. While driving down the steep grade into Denver, I saw a warning
sign that read something like this: Truckers, you are not at the bottom yet. You
still have a steep grade. We believers are not in Heaven yet or immune from
stumbling and crashing.
A do-it-yourself approach toward warfare is doomed; its not a fifty-fifty
proposition with God. This is the victory that has overcome the world-our faith
(1 John 5:4). We resist the devil, obey the Word, but we depend on the Lord.
The ultimate hostile, Satan, is on the warpath.
We welcome Mark Bates this weekend, who is in view of a call as Pastor of
Sports Outreach. The staff, personnel committee, FBA head coaches, and other
leaders recommend him. He has served in churches, Christian schools, and as
Athletic Director and Soccer Coach at Clearwater Christian College. Hes not
all hat and no cattle, as the old western saying describes a city dude. He has
spiritual and experiential depth.
It is truly a God thing that we learned of Mark the week that the school announced
closing and when Kevin Van Duser resigned. Steven Curtis Chapman sang,
Saddle up your horses, weve got a trail to blazewith Gods amazing grace.
*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 Linda at 596-8600 x280.

In View of a Call This Weekend

Mark Bates

Pastor of Sports Outreach

Mark Bates comes to First Baptist in view of a

call with a vast array of sports knowledge as
well as administrative ability. Most recently, he
was the womens soccer coach at Clearwater
Christian College where he also served as
Director of Recruitment. At Clearwater, Mark
coached the womens soccer team to two
separate national championships. While he
obviously has a love for coaching, his main
passion is training and discipleship of young
men and women into Christ-likeness. Prior to
that, he served in various church staff positions, two separate Christian schools,
and a Christian camp in Arizona. Mark and his wife Donna have three grown
sons. Please join us in discerning a call to serve with FBCN and praying for
Gods will to be done.

Churchwide

Summer Adult Bible Study

Wednesdays at 6:30pm in the Worship Center

EARTH - SESSION 2 - Begins July 22
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. Books are on sale in the Lighthouse
Bookstore for $8.00 each.

Special Group BLG in the Chapel

This Weekend July 18/19

We are thrilled to offer this special group BLG for adults 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 our guest teacher, and we
encourage everyone to attend. Even if you do not currently
attend a BLG, please come to the Chapel during the BLG
hours this weekend.

Whistle While You Work

Thursday, August 6, 8:00am - 3:00pm

Whistle while you work side by side with our Pastoral Staff
and Administrative Staff for this fellowship workday! Lunch
will be provided. More details will follow in future First Words.
But be sure to save the date! For more information, contact
Sandy at sgraham@fbcn.org or 596-8600 x630.

Bible and Life Groups

BLG Leadership Meeting

Sunday, August 9 at 4:30pm

In the Fellowship/Recreation Gym

If you are a current leader in a Bible and Life Group, your

attendance is needed at this very important meeting.

Home Bible and Life Groups

Home Bible & Life Groups (BLGs)

Launching Again This Fall

Every weekend, we have over 30 adult Bible and Life Groups

meeting on our church campus in what we consider to be one
of the most important ministries at FBCN. BLGs are where
the Bible is taught in a small group format, but also where life
happens and people truly become part of the family. In the
fall, we will once again launch our Home Bible & Life Groups.
Groups will meet in homes around the Naples community,
and are typically held in the evenings. If you are interested in
leading or hosting a home BLG this fall, please contact John
David Edie at rwright@fbcn.org or Rhonda at 596-8600 x261.

Womens Ministry
Summer Book Club
August 3 & 10

Ladies, join us the first two Mondays in August from 6:30pm

until 8:30pm for our Summer Book Club, led by Janet Wicker.
It all begins with a dessert social at 6:00pm in the Commons.
Our book this time is Walking with God through Pain and
Suffering by Timothy Keller. Books are available through the
Lighthouse Bookstore for $20.00 each (regularly $26.99).

Missions Ministry

Christmas in July!
Operation Christmas Child

At the Missions Kiosk in the Commons

Stop by to get your bag and shopping list for Operation

Christmas Child shoe boxes. The campaign runs churchwide this year from October 10 through November 15.
Time to get a head start on your Christmas shoe box
shopping!

Guatemala Mission Trip

Being Commissioned this Saturday Night

July 25-31

This mission team will be working with children in a

malnutrition center with Orphans Heart. Some will be
doing a health clinic for the children in the center. Others
will be feeding, bathing, and teaching the little children
about Jesus. Please keep them in your prayers.

Pregnancy Resource Center

Volunteer Orientation Sessions

Friday, July 24 and Saturday, August 1

Has God been tugging on your heart to serve in a prolife organization? Staff and volunteers at the Pregnancy
Resource Center stand in the gap, interceding for those
who are making life-changing decisions. We will be offering
two separate volunteer orientation sessions. If you are
interested, please visit the website to fill out a volunteer
application at supportprc.org/volunteer-application.

Interested in Becoming a Foster Parent

or Adoptive Parent?
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-9pm
August 4 through September 3

The Florida Baptist Childrens Home works with Christian

families to provide Christ-centered services to children
and families in need. If you are interested in becoming a
foster parent, or in getting more information about foster
parenting or adopting, please join us. You must sign-up
for the class by calling 275-7151.

Student Ministry
High School & Middle School Camp

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. Call 449-4480 to check on availability.
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.

Absent from the Body,

Present with the Lord

-Sharen Thierbach passed away on July 11. We are

praying for her family.
-Sharon McClelland passed away on July 11. We are
praying for her family.

Last Weekend

Lost and Found

Worship Attendance

Decisions for Christ

July 11 & 12

Profession of Faith
Isabella Barrero
Juliana Jordan
Statement of Faith
Eden & Sophia Stolkey
Baptism
Zachary Gibson
Mackenzie Loy

Saturday Night
Sunday 9:30 a.m.
Total
Wednesday Evening

Financial Stewardship

2015-2016 Operating Revenues

July 1, 2015 - July 12, 2015
Budget
Actual Variance
$250,000

$210,868

1,150
1,307
2,457

($39,132)

Kingdom Missions Offering

YTD through July 12
Pledges
Received
$343,488
$262,047

506

Bible & Life Attendance

July 11 & 12

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

554
45
587
203
1,389

If you need assistance, please call

the church deacon hotline
at 800-732-9573.

Wednesday Family Meal

July 22 (4:45-6:00 p.m. in the
Fellowship/Recreation Gym)

Pasta Night (Meat Sauce or Alfredo),

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, July 18

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

7:30 p.m. Special Group BLG with Dr. Joe Crider: Chapel

Sunday, July 19
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.

Special Group BLG with Dr. Joe Crider: Chapel

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
Special Group BLG with Dr. Joe Crider: Chapel
Romanian Worship Service: Modular 4
Haitian Worship Service: Modular 2

Wednesday, July 22
4:45 p.m.
6:20 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.

Childrens Ministry

First Steps Class

Saturday, August 8 at 7:30pm

This is for children in 1st through 4th grade who would like
to be baptized. This class covers the topics of salvation,
baptism, communion, being a part of the church, and
growing as a child of God. Please contact the Childrens
Ministry Office at 596-8600 x350 to register your child for
the class and to pick up the workbook.

We Need 1st and 2nd Grade BLG Teachers

This Upcoming Week

Deacon of the Week
July 20 - 26
Michael Winkle
&
David Marzinke

Lost and Found

If you have lost something, perhaps we have found it. We

have a Lost and Found area in the back of the Worship
Center, behind door #41 (right next to the Media Ministry).
Anything that has been found in the past week should be
on top of the counter. Anything found before that would
be in the cabinets below. Please feel free to search. If
you lost something valuable, it would be with our church
receptionist. Please call her at 597-6057.

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: College/20s Ministry Summer Sessions,

Celebrate Recovery, Pregnancy Resource Center Volunteer Orientation

The Childrens Ministry needs 1st and 2nd grade Bible

and Life Group teachers. Please call Nancy at 596-8600
x350 for more information.

Praise Kids

We are currently reorganizing and revamping our

Childrens Choir Program (Praise Kids) for the fall, and we
are in need of a Director who has experience in leading
children in music/worship, and in leading other adult
leaders to assist with the program. This is a paid position.
If interested, or for more information, please contact Dr.
Todd Stearns or Tina Platter in the music office at 5968600 x229.

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