FAITH banquet will be on Sunday, September

12th, at 5:00 p.m. in the Worship Center.

First Baptist Church Naples

 Church Mission:
“Wanted: Returning Rowboats” To know Christ and make
It was not a scene in a movie for Eva Hart Him known in Southwest
but the chilling night of April 15, 1912 Florida and Beyond.
when Eva Hart escaped the sinking Contents:
Titanic as it plunged 12,000 feet to the
floor of the Atlantic. She recalled, “I FAITH Banquet
saw all the horror of its sinking, and I
Band of Brothers
heard, even more dreadful, the cries of
drowning people.” Fortunately, Eva and 40/40 Prayer Vigil
a few other survivors chose to be in the
right rowboat. Although 20 had been Prayer Surge
launched – too few and only partly filled – most of the Protected Harbor
passengers and crew drowned in the icy sea. However,
lifeboat #14 rowed back to the scene, doing whatever Systematic Theology
they could to help.
Women’s Conference
As the ship slipped from sight at 2:20 a.m., Eva’s boat RefresHer
chased desperate cries in the darkness, seeking and
saving a few, while other boats rowed away. Some M.O.P.S
were already overloaded, but in virtually every other
boat there was room, yet no place in their hearts for Bookstore Sale
compassion. They were too afraid that some frantic Prime Timers
swimmer would cling to their craft and swamp it. Jesus
said that He came to “seek and to save the lost,” and He Public Issues
commissioned us as His ambassadors to return in our
Project56 & Praise Kids
rowboats to those who need to escape Hell as they hear
that “Jesus saves, forgives and keeps.” Resonate Launch

Many face the obstacle of fear, afraid of drowning in the HS Truth Project Study
treacherous waters of someone’s resistance, rejection, Dell Tacket at FBCN
or tough questions. They think, no rocking the boat!
However, in our FAITH Evangelism Ministry we seek to FBA College Day
“rescue the perishing and care for the dying.” In a brief
semester of training, visiting, sharing, and disciplining, Men’s Softball League
we touch hundreds of lives. We already have many
leaders who are waiting for available learners to be in
their “boat,” that is, on their team.
FBCN Church Online
I urge you to attend our special banquet and hear www.fbcn.org
the outstanding pastor and preacher, Dr. Stephen
Rummage. Listen to those spiritual Eva Harts who FBCN Streaming:
have hearts and ears for “the cries of drowning people.” Did you miss a recent
Attend the dinner even if you are not yet settled on your service? Watch it online.
decision, but thank God that someone brought the
good news to you just in time.

Most importantly, if you have turned away from

witnessing to someone, reverse oars and row back.
After all, Jesus re-commissioned fearful, betraying Peter
to feed His sheep (John 21).
 FAITH EVANGELISM KICK OFF BANQUET
Sunday, September 12, 2010 at
5:00 p.m. in the Worship Center
You will begin to model evangelism as a
lifestyle and a way of thinking. You will gain
competence in initiating spiritual dialogue
and moving into a presentation of the gospel
as you experience a variety of visitation
settings. Our spring kick-off will begin with
a banquet featuring Dr. Stephen Rummage,
Senior Pastor of Bell Shoals Baptist Church in
Brandon, Florida. 

There will be a $5.00 requested donation at the door for the

dinner. Sign up during the services this weekend. You will
need to pre-register for child care. Please purchase child
care reservation tickets at the Preschool Rotunda in the
education building during all services. Our new schedule for
the FAITH Semester will be September 19 – Nov. 14, 2010
from 4:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. in the Worship Center.
Dr. Rummage

Men’s MInIstry
BAND OF BROTHERS
A Ministry for Men of All Ages
ACTS-TION HEROES FROM THE BOOK OF ACTS
Wednesday Evening Men’s Study
6:25 – 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel

Great time of study and fellowship as we learn

how to fight the battle together.

This Week’s Message: Speaking of Tongues – Outpouring of Spirit

Speaker: Dr. Hayes Wicker, Senior Pastor

Men’s Ministry airs Saturdays on 91.5 FM at 11 AM & 9 PM

 Prayer
Surge

The 40/40
Prayer Vigil for
Spiritual Revival
and National
Renewal.

Pray once each day

between
September 20
and October 29.

Log on to
www.erlc.com/4040
to register and for
a prayer guide.
 Calling all believers
to be
“Battle Ready”.
Ephesians 6:10-19

Prayer Surge is a church-

wide prayer emphasis.
Join us together as we
pray for...

The Muslim World

~ For the spread of the Gospel throughout the
Muslim world
~ Against the strongholds of Satan that hold
Muslims in darkness
~ That the gate keepers to Muslim people groups
will be open to the Gospel
~ For the protection of local Christian believers in
Muslim countries
~ For missionaries working among Muslims
~ For ongoing church planting efforts in Muslim
countries
~ For Christian believers to demonstrate the love
of Jesus Christ to Muslims in our communities

www.christiananswers.net

School Lunch Worker/Volunteer Needed

Be blessed by the children of First Baptist Academy and work/volunteer with the
school lunch program. We need to fill twenty hours per week. Please contact
Chef Herb @ 239-596-8600 ext. 212 for more information.
In the Missions Kiosk
this weekend...
Systematic Theology
‘Digging Deeper’
A Theology Class for Women

After a wonderful semester of the study Systematic

Theology by almost 50 women this past winter,
we shall resume our study this fall. Using the same
textbook, The Moody Handbook of Theology
by Dr. Paul Enns, we will complete our study as we
explore other important categories of theological
study including:

* Biblical theology (the study of Christian theology dealing systematically with

the historical progress of the self-revelation of God in the Bible);

* Historical theology (the study of Christian theology as it has unfolded through

the centuries);

* Dogmatic theology (the study of Christian theology as it deals with doctrinal

truth of Scripture in a systematic way, and more particularly with that truth as it
is confessed by the Church);

* Contemporary theology (the study of Christian theology as seen in current

theological thought and movements).

Even if you were not present for the first unit of Systematic Theology study, you
are welcome to attend this class, which will be taught by Janet Wicker and Vina
Sterrett. There is a requirement for personal study and faithfulness to
attendance of each class, which has started this past week and will conclude on
November 18th, at 6:30 p.m. in room WC117. Each class lasts two hours and the
textbook is available at our FBCN Lighthouse Bookstore.

To confirm your participation in this class, please contact…

Sandy at 596-8600 x261 or email sgraham@fbcn.org.
 Enjoy the God who
loves you more
than you ever
dreamed possible.
He will take your
breath away!

God loves us more than we know.

He gives us more than we can ask
or dream. He’s unrestrained . . .
excessive . . . outrageous . . . Over the Top.

over
thetop
speakers drama by musical guests special guest

patsy clairmont marilyn meberg sandi patty anita renfroe lisa whelchel nicole johnson mary beth and mandisa andy andrews
steven curtis chapman

Plan
Haveto youjoin us on
ever come onOctober 29-30th, 2010 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl
anything quite
at BankAtlantic
like this extravagant generosity of God …? Center!
Romans 11:33 (MSG) 4 Color Process - Pantone Reversed
DS-166-1 DS-226-
• Go to http://gps.womenoffaith.com or fbcn.org (Women’s Ministry)
• Group
Fort Lauderdale, FL Name: FBCN RefresHer Women’s Ministry
October 29–30, 2010 BankAtlantic Center Over the Top weekend
• Tickets can be purchased online through
Friday 10:00 September
am – 3:30 pm 20, 2010
Group Leader Name 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

• After September 20th please callSaturday

Contact Information 1-800-639-3333
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
ext. 391
Group Price
to purchase tickets by phone Dates, locations, times and talent subject to change. Visit womenoffaith.com/fortlauderdale to see
who will appear. No refunds/exchanges. Over the Top is a production of Thomas Nelson Live Events.
 Announcing our Fall 2010 RefresHer Bible Study ...

So Long, Insecurity
by Beth Moore
Join us this fall as we read the book and study the scriptures about
an issue that affects every woman, regardless of her profession,
credentials, possessions, or attributes. The issue of insecurity has
become epidemic among women, but it is not incurable. This journey
to authentic security will cause us to identify the lies from the world’s
erroneous belief system that have infected and paralyzed us as we
allow the truth of God to scream louder to our souls in liberation.

Each week you will be given chapter assignments to read in the

book along with scripture study and directed prayer times. When we
join with other women each week in small table discussion, we will
work through the issues and focus on God’s Word together in study
and prayer, followed by group study and teaching led by our
Senior Pastors’ wife, Janet Wicker.
RefresHer Bible Study opportunities:
Tuesday a.m. Wednesday p.m.
9:00 Welcome & “Journey” Small Groups 6:30 Welcome & “Close Ties” Small Groups
10:00 Praise & Worship 7:00 Praise & Worship
10:15 Large Group Instruction 7:15 Large Group Instruction
11:15 Dismiss 8:00 Dismiss
We meet in the Worship Center, East Side
for both Bible Study times.

Book by Beth Moore; Accompanying

Scripture Study by Janet Wicker

Preschool childcare
Theis wonderfully
new Quiet provided
Timefor both
year has offically
sessions. It is important for you New
begun. to call the Preschool
Quiet TimeDept.guides are on
today at 596-8600sale ext. 360 to pre-register
in the bookstore now. your child.
Are you a Mother of Preschoolers (children from birth through age 5)? If so, please join
us! Our first MOPS meeting will be on Thursday, September 16th from 9:15 a.m. until
11:30 a.m. in WC117. Our time together includes a time of biblical teaching, fellowship
with other moms, various guest speakers, creative activities, and breakfast! We’d love for
you to join us! MOPS meetings will continue each month on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays.
Childcare is available but limited! You MUST pre-
register in advance by calling 596-8600 ext 360.

If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer

Patterson by calling 352-8554 or by email at
jennifer@jjpatterson.com.

Used Book Sale!

CHRISTIAN
Lighthouse Bookstore
now selling gently USED BOOK
used and new SALE!
Christian books to Saturday, Sept 11
Thru
benefit the Great Sunday, Sept 19
Commission Connection
Now set up outside the Lighthouse Bookstore
in the Commons Area
Hardbacks $5, Paperbacks $1-$3, Bibles $10
 SEPT 16

WHEN: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

TIME: 11:45 Lunch and 1:15 Show
WHERE: Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
Ft. Meyers, FL ($35.00/pp)
Bus Leaves: 10:30 AM from FBCN
RETURN: 4:30 PM
PLEASE SIGN UP AT THE TABLE IN FELLOWSHIP HALL
NOTE: Bus Seating Limited – First Come First Serve

TICKET PAYMENT TO VADA IN THE OFFICE BY SEPT 12

TO VOTE ON NOV 2, YOU MUST REGISTER BY OCT 4.

As a convenience to FBCN members and friends, the Public Issues Committee
will be offering voter registration in The Commons after each worship service
on the weekends of Sept. 18-19 and Sept. 25-26.

You need to register if:

--you have just turned 18;
--you recently moved to Collier County;
-- you moved within Collier County since the last election;
-- you have changed your name;
-- you have not voted in 4 years.

Please don’t lose your right to vote because you did not register on a timely
basis.
--Public Issues Committee
 P r a is e Kids Kic koffs
PROJ E C T 5 6 &
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Music Ministry Fa
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Launch date: September 19th, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. in the Student Center
(( for students 7th - 12th grade ))

High School Truth Project Study

High School Seniors on Saturday Night & All High
School Students on Sunday morning will begin
The Truth Project Series. This is an in-depth study
on what we believe & why. You will not want your
student to miss out. The Truth Project begins Sept
18 / 19 during BLGs @ the Student Center.
Del Tacket will be at FBCN on Friday, October 1 at 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and
on Saturday, October 2, 8:30 a.m. - Noon. Tickets are $10.00.
Tickets are available Wednesdays and weekends in the Bookstore and the Media

“Truth Encounter”| the next level

Ministry counter.
Upcoming Events
Saturday, September 11
6:00 p.m. Worship Service/Worship Center
6:00 p.m. KidzTown Children’s Worship/DC120
6:00 p.m. Hispanic Worship Service/Chapel
7:30 p.m. Bible and Life Groups/Various Rooms on Campus
Sunday, September 12
8:15 a.m. Bible and Life Group for 60+/DC107
9:30 a.m. Worship Service/Worship Center
9:30 a.m. KidzTown Children’s Worship/DC120
9:30 a.m. Romanian Baptist/MODS 3 & 4/SC117
10:00 a.m. Vietnamese Bible Study and Worship/DC220
11:00 a.m. Bible and Life Groups/Various Rooms on Campus
12:30 p.m. Hispanic Worship Service/Student Center
5:00 p.m. Romanian Baptist Congregation/Modulars 3 & 4
5:00 p.m. FAITH Evangelism Banquet/Worship Center
Monday, September 13
8:30 a.m. Planned Parenthood Prayer Protest/Planned Parenthood on Goodlette
Tuesday, September 14
9:00 a.m. RefresHer Women’s Ministry Bible Study/WC east
7:00 p.m. Celebrate Recovery Women’s Step/DC107
7:00 p.m. The Vine College & Career Service/Student Center
Wednesday, September 15
4:45 p.m. Family Meal/Gym
6:20 p.m. AWANA/Education Building
6:25 p.m. Band of Brothers Men’s Ministry Bible Study/Chapel
6:30 p.m. RefresHer Women’s Ministry Bible Study/WC east
6:30 p.m. High School Ministry/Student Center
6:30 p.m. Middle School Ministry/New Gym
6:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal/Choir Room
8:00 p.m. Orchestra Rehearsal/Worship Center
Thursday, September 16
9:15 a.m. M.O.P.S./WC117
10:30 a.m. Bus leaves FBCN for Prime Timers Lunch
6:00 p.m. Celebrate Recovery/DC121
6:30 p.m. Grief Share/AD145
6:30 p.m. Divorce Care/DC107
Last Weekend
Decisions For Christ Worship Attendance
Membership by Letter September 4 & 5
Edward Zollner Saturday Night Total 1,247
Sunday Morning 9:30 1,526
Statement of Faith Baptism Total 2,773
Charline Baker Devin Henderson
David Heath
Carleen Heath

Bible & Life Attendance

Financial Stewardship September 4 & 5
2010-2011 Operating Revenues Saturday Night 883
July 1, 2010 - September 5, 2010 Sunday 8:15 20
Budget Actual Variance Sunday 11:00 861
$1,143,359 $1,039,346.60 ($104,013) Home Groups 96
Total 1,860
Debt balance as of September 5 = $11,336,320
Next Week
Deacon of the Week Dr. Wicker on the Radio
September 13th - September 19th You can hear Dr. Wicker every day at
Al Winterman & Bill Smith 1:00 p.m. on 91.5 Kingdom FM WJYO.
Dr. Wicker is also on WSOR 90.9 FM
If you need assistance, please call the church
at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday evenings, and
deacon hotline at 800-732-9573. on Praise FM 89.5 at 1:30 p.m. Sunday
For Spanish, call 601-6051. afternoons.
Wednesday Family Meal
Meal for September 15th (4:45 p.m. GYM)
Chicken Cordon Bleu, Rice Pilaf, Vegetable, Salad, Dessert
Tickets may be purchased at the Lighthouse Cafe during regular business hours or at the
door for $5.50 each or $22.00 for a family (please, immediate family residing in home).
Alternate choices include grilled chicken breast, hamburger, pizza, or a grilled foot long hot dog.

Cafe’ Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Closed
Wednesday 2:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday Closed
Saturday 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Bookstore Hours
Monday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday Closed
Saturday 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
 Men’s Softball Church League (2010-2011)

Play begins: Monday, October 4, 2010

Location: North Collier Regional Park
Cost: $75.00/ per player (up to 15 players)
Please contact Joe Sparacio - Team Manager
239-462-1468 (cell - during the day)
239-304-2616 (home - after 7:00 p.m.)

Pastoral Staff
Dr. Hayes Wicker................................................................................................. Senior Pastor
Miguel Cruz.............................................................................. Hispanic Congregation Pastor
Greg Davidson.......................................................Associate Pastor/Evangelism & Discipleship
Beverly Day............................................................................. Director of Preschool Ministry
Nathan Dooley............................................................. ...Associate Pastor/High School Ministry
Nathan Gaddis....................................................................... Worship/Creative Arts Associate
Steve Hayes....................................................................Associate Pastor/Biblical Counseling
Forrest Head........................................................................................ Senior Associate Pastor
Jim Hill................................................................................Director of Single Adult Ministry
Lewis Howard............................................................................... Associate Pastor/Education
Shannon Moore.........................................................................Director of Women’s Ministry
John Patterson..................................................................Associate Pastor/Media & Technology
Doug Pigg.............................................................Associate Pastor of Church Administration
Tom Rider................................................................... Associate Pastor/School Administrator
Larry Rigley................................................................... Associate Pastor/Children’s Ministry
Dr. Todd F. Stearns......................................................... Associate Pastor/Worship and Music
Kevin Van Duser..................................................... Associate Pastor/Middle School Ministry

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
Church Website..........................................................................................................www.fbcn.org