First Word November 13 & 14, 2010

Great
Commission
Connection

Then He said to His disciples, “The

harvest is plentiful but the workers
are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest,
therefore, to send out workers into
His harvest eld.”
Matthew 9:37-38

First Baptist Church Naples

 Reconnecting with the Great Commission
Missionaries often have a good sense of humor. One missionary
was a speaker at a dinner in his honor. He was getting ready to
return to his overseas assignment, and with tongue in cheek,
said, “I want to thank you for your kindnesses. I want all of you
to know that when I am out there, surrounded by ugly, grinning
savages, I shall always think of you people.” It is certainly a hard
job, and we must think of these great servants of the Lord and
pray for them. After all, Jesus Christ was the greatest missionary
in coming to an unreached world.

In His Great Commission, Christ commanded that we “go and make disciples.” As
the great witness to India, Henry Martyn, said, “The Spirit of Christ is the spirit of
missions, and the nearer we get to Him the more intensely missionary we must
become.” All of us are the fruit of some kind of missionary work. Fairness and
godliness demands that I do to others as someone did to and for me!

Southern Baptists have the greatest missions force in history. Our Cooperative
Program supports those on this continent and around the world. Our six top-
flight seminaries train thousands, including many like your staff, my wife, and
others who “equip the saints” (Ephesians 4:12). The Lord gave to me an unusual
vision last year to help us to personalize missions and to support them with
prayer and extra financial giving. We call it the Great Commission Connection,
with over 600 church family units this year accepting responsibility to pray for
an International Mission Board family, a North American Mission Board family,
and a Florida Baptist Convention staff family or a faculty member of one of our
seminaries.

As is the case with imperfect humans, some of us have been negligent, and some
of the missionaries are not inclined to build relationships and a network. After all,
it is a new concept. However, untold fruit and many testimonies abound testifying
of good experiences. Also, you have given over $47,439 in loose change through
your Change the World bank this year to the Cooperative Program fund. I am
so proud of you!

I am urging you to rekindle the fire and to recommit to adopting these families
or taking on new missionaries. We have pressed our Mission Boards, and they
have graciously given us new people who need ministry. Let’s not let them
down. After the service, go to the Great Commission Connection tables in the
Commons, sign up, and take your personalized packet. If you are not ready to
commit, pray about it and call us later this week.

Guest Reception
There is a guest reception in the Commons immediately following the
Saturday night and Sunday morning 11:00 a.m. service. Come and meet
Dr. Wicker.
 THIS WEEKEND!
NEW THIS YEAR...a social network
to connect with your missionaries!
If you haven’t participated in the Great Commission
Connection yet, this is a great time to get involved. We
have a new set of missionaries just waiting to hear from
you and feel your prayers. Simply come to the tables
in the Commons this weekend and we’ll get you all set
up with a missionary packet with three missionaries for
you to be in contact with and to be praying for, as well
as a Change the World bank to put your loose change
in everyday (all proceeds go to the Southern Baptist
Cooperative Program to support missionaries).

Once you sign up, we’ll email you within a week with
instructions on how you can join our Great Commission
Connection social network to connect with your
missionaries online!

Currently, we have 1,487 church members connected to

over 1,000 missionaries!
 Thanksgiving Service
Sunday, November 21
6:30 p.m.
in the Worship Center

Join us as together we share in

a time of Thanksgiving to the
Lord for His many blessings
and celebrate communion.

Wednesday night ministries will not be held the week of

Thanksgiving. In addition, Tuesday morning RefresHer will not

David Heath Ordination

November 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Chapel

David and his wife, Carleen, have been serving in Nigeria since 1995
with Wycliffe Bible Translators. David has been called to translate the
Bible for people that have no Bible in their language. The Heaths have
been active in linguistic analysis, Bible translation, literacy, and the
training of national Bible translators in efforts to make God’s Word
accessible to the 300+ Nigerian languages that still do not have the
Scriptures. David is a member of our First Baptist Church family.
 2010 Living Christmas Trees
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We need volunteers on the following dates:
Sunday, November 14th to build the trees immediately
after worship services (a meal will be provided).

Monday, November 15th, Tuesday, November 16th,

and Wednesday, November 17th to decorate the trees.
Please contact Linda Beckwith at 860-5426.

We also need experienced ice skaters to perform in the

courtyard before each performance.
Please call Keith at 596-8600 x229 for more information.

2010 Living Christmas Trees

“Four Tickets to Christmas”
Tickets Now On Sale!
Performances:
Friday, December 3 at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 5 at 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 5 at 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 9 at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, December 10 at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 12 at 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 12 at 7:00 p.m.
Purchase tickets online at
www.fbcn.org
or call 888-795-1559
(9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Monday-Friday only)
for ticket information.
 Cans by the Car
Please join the Powers BLG in collecting non-perishable food items
to restock Helps Outreach food pantry for the coming holidays.
Before services on November 20 & 21, place a bag of nonperishable
food by your car and members of the Powers BLG will collect the
bags to give to Helps Outreach’s food pantry during services.

Peanut Butter Soup

Jelly Beans
Hamburger or Tuna Helper Rice
Macaroni & Cheese Pasta
Tuna Canned Goods
Canned Ham or Chicken Canned Milk
Diapers Baby Food
No Junk Food Please

New Arrivals
Adrienne Sedona Ball was born on
November 4, 2010 weighing 6 pounds,
7 ounces and measuring 19 inches
long. Proud parents are Jeff & Shara,
and big brothers are Gavin & Trevor.

Rebecca Claire Jack was born on November 7, 2010 weighing

7 pounds, 8 ounces and measuring 20 inches long. Proud
parents are Gregory & Michelle and big brother is Andrew.
Brendan Tyler King and Ashlyn Claire King were born on
November 8, 2010. Both weighed 6 pounds and measured 19
inches long. Proud parents are David & Sarah and big sister is
Madison.
Janet’s Tuesday,
December 7, 2010
9:30-11:30am
Chapel

“Choosing To SEE: A Journey

of Struggle and Hope”
By Mary Beth Chapman
Retail $21.99
Book Club Price: $16.00
The "Beauty Will Rise," CD is Steven
Curtis Chapman’s personal testament to
his daughter’s (Maria) life and the
overwhelming belief that they will be
together again one day.
Retail $13.99
Book Club Price: $11.00

Package Special
“Choosing To SEE” and
“Beauty Will Rise”
Purchase both for $25.00
$35.98 Value
Participants are encouraged to share a favorite
Christmas baked goodie on Tuesday when we meet.
 In the Missions Kiosk This Weekend
Deadline to turn in your boxes is this weekend!
Please turn in your filled shoe boxes THIS
WEEKEND at the table in the Fellowship
Hallway or the Missions Kiosk in the
Commons. Also, the workers are collecting
any items you would like to donate as well
as money donations to help cover shipping
costs. Please make your check payable to
Samaritan’s Purse.

Come celebrate what

God has done and help pack the boxes in shipping
cartons! Both men and ladies are needed for this
Tuesday, November 16th at 9:00 a.m. in WC117.

Thank you so much for your service to Christ this year

through Operation Christmas Child. If you have any
questions, please call Jody Statile at 591-1895.

In Sympathy
FBCN member Warren Rothwell passed away
on November 8th. We express our sympathy
to his wife, Cathy, and the rest of the family.

Bill Valk passed away on November 5th. We

express our sympathy to his daughter, Gretchen
Shelton, and the rest of the family.
Give Joy to Prisoner’s Kids this Christmas

FBCN has partnered with Prison Fellowship’s Angel Tree to

bring gifts to 75 local children who have a parent in prison.
Volunteer for Angel Tree through your Bible and Life Group
coordinator. For more information, please call Dottie Scofield
(Angel Tree Coordinator) at 566-9712. You may also visit Angel
Tree online at www.angeltree.org.

Men’s MInIstry
BAND OF BROTHERS
A Ministry for Men of All Ages
ACTION 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 Speaker: Dr. Hayes Wicker, Senior Pastor

Men’s Ministry airs Saturdays on 91.5 FM at 11 AM & 9 PM
 SINGLE PARENT FAMILY MINISTRY

FIRST FAMILY
CHRISTMAS
PROJECT
Each year our church members help take
the stress off needy single parent families
by purchasing a gift for a child of a single
parent. Pick up a child's gift request in the
Commons at the table next to the Chapel
before or after a service between Nov. 20
and Dec 5.

RETURN GIFTS BY DEC. 13.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 596-8600 EXT. 242

 Please Support Our Troops
Through
Operation Soldier Care

I will lift my eyes to the mountains; From where does my help come?
My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth.”
Psalm 121:1-2a

• Began August 2003 at FBCN

• Nine shipments per year including Thanksgiving and Christmas
• Soldiers receive care packages in six-week intervals until they
come home
• The average cost per shipment is $4,200
• The average care package weighs 12.5 pounds
• Operation Soldier Care serves soldiers serving in Iraq,
Afghanistan, and the Persian Gulf area
• 713 soldiers have been adopted
• 4,402 care packages sent
• 58,564 pounds (29.28 tons) shipped
• 753 Bibles
• 5,647 tracts and booklets
• 13,918 cards and letters

If you would like to know more about Operation Soldier Care,

please visit our web site at www.soldiercare.org. If you have any
questions or would like to receive updates about Operation Soldier
Care and the troops, contact Tony at soldiercare@aol.com.

If you would like to contribute to Operation Soldier Care, please

make your check out to FBCN and on the memo portion of the
check write Operation Soldier Care (very important). Checks can
be placed in the offering plate at worship services, dropped in the
depository in the Fellowship Hallway, or sent to the church office
(Attn: Carmen).

Please give to those who are giving so much for us!

 PRIMETIMERS LUNCHEON
DECEMBER 9th
LUNCH in the COMMONS
CONCERT IN THE CHAPEL
11:30 AM - $7.00
IN CONCERT
Robin Noel
TICKETS ON SALE AT THE MEDIA WINDOW BEFORE
AND AFTER SERVICES ON SAT/SUN/WED or STOP
BY THE OFFICE DURING THE WEEK & SEE VADA.
DEADLINE TO PURCHASE TICKETS: SUN. DEC 5th
 Back to Basics:
An Introduction to Quilting and Sewing
Does fixing a hem or sewing a button require
you to watch a “You Tube” video? Have you ever
wished you could make a simple quilt or blanket
that could be given to a special loved one or
friend? On Monday, November 15th at 6:30
p.m. in DC121, some of those questions, and
more, can be answered. For more information,
contact Kathy at 370-2592 (kadair@johnrwood.
com) or Pam at 272-5583 (pcole@fbcn.org).

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)

Thursday, November 18
at 9:15 a.m. in WC117

What is happening in
FBA’s Middle School?

On October 16th, FBA middle school students participated in the

Pregnancy Resource Center’s “Walk for Life”,
adding to the center’s record number of walkers. They raised
approximately $4,000 to save the lives of unborn babies in Collier County.
 Benevolence Fund
Our Benevolence Fund is depleted. Can you help?
Our Benevolence Committee gives financial
assistance to those in crisis. Please pray about
making a donation to our Benevolence Fund. Make
your checks payable to First Baptist Church Naples,
and mark in the memo area BN.

Holding Onto H.O.P.E.

(Helping Others through
Pregnancy Encouragement)
Thursday, November 18
at 6:30 p.m. in DC111
This ministry offers Christ-centered support and
encouragement to married women who are struggling
with the pain of infertility challenges, including primary and
secondary infertility, pregnancy loss, early infant death, and
adoption loss. This group of women will meet monthly for a
time of prayer, discussion, and encouragement from God’s
Word and other Christian supplemental materials. For more
information, please contact Sue Gonzalez at sgonzalez@
fbalions.org or call the Women’s Ministry office at 596-8600
x241.

Prayer Shawl
The next prayer shawl gathering will be Friday,
November 19th at 10:00 a.m. in Room AD145.
We are open to and are always looking for
new members. We make prayer shawls for the
homebound, those in the hospital, women that
just had babies, etc.

“Let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of
our hands for us, yes establish the work of our hands.” Psalm 90:17
 Beach Baptisms 11/7/10
Samuel Beckwith Marina Pena
Jane Childs Michael Perlowin
Sofia Fernandez John Pool
Brian Filkins Charles Roeback
Elaine Higgins Nicole Roeback
Carmela Holder Graydon Snow
Ronald Holder Kristen Snow
Irma Lesmez Lori Stokvis
Betty Michel Rick Stokvis
Greg Michel Josie Watson
Angela Morales Ichele Watson
Anthony Myers Irma Zuluaga
Michelle Myers

Kidz Town Worship

This week we continue in our new series that
takes each of us on a journey through the book of
Genesis. We have a great time singing, studying
God’s Word, and worshipping the Lord as we meet
the zany characters of KidzTown. KidzTown is
open to all children in 1st through 4th grades
and is located in DC120. We meet Saturdays at
6:00 p.m. and Sundays at 9:30 a.m. KidzTown Worship is followed by an
exciting hour of small group time in our KidzTown Neighborhoods (BLGs).
You will not want to miss one moment of this opportunity to worship the
Lord in a kid friendly atmosphere.
Upcoming Events
Saturday, November 13
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, November 14
8:15 a.m. Bible and Life Groups/Various Rooms on Campus
9:00 a.m. Blood Drive/FBCN Parking Lot
9:30 a.m. Worship Service/Worship Center
9:30 a.m. Bible and Life Groups/Various Rooms on Campus
9:30 a.m. KidzTown Children’s Worship/DC120
9:30 a.m. Romanian Baptist/Modulars 3 & 4/SC117
10:00 a.m. Vietnamese Bible Study and Worship/DC220
11:00 a.m. Worship Service/Worship Center
11:00 a.m. Bible and Life Groups/Various Rooms on Campus
12:30 p.m. Hispanic Worship Service/Student Center
12:30 p.m. Living Christmas Trees - Building the Trees/Worship Center
4:00 p.m. FAITH/Fellowship-Recreation Building
4:00 p.m. Praise Kids/Education Building
4:00 p.m. Project 56 Choir/DC220
5:00 p.m. Romanian Baptist Congregation/Modulars 3 & 4
5:30 p.m. Resonate Youth Choir/Student Center
7:00 p.m. David Heath Ordination/Chapel
Tuesday, November 16
9:00 a.m. RefresHer Women’s Ministry Bible Study/WC east
7:00 p.m. The Vine College & Career Service/Student Center
Wednesday, November 17
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/Family Life Center-Gym
6:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal/Choir Room
8:00 p.m. Orchestra Rehearsal/Worship Center
Thursday, November 18
9:15 a.m. Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)/WC117
11:00 a.m. Pray for our Pastors/AD184
6:00 p.m. Celebrate Recovery/DC121
6:30 p.m. Divorce Care/DC107 & DC109
6:30 p.m. Grief Share/AD145
6:30 p.m. Holding onto HOPE/DC111
Friday, November 19
10:00 a.m. Prayer Shawl/AD145
Last Weekend
Decisions For Christ Worship Attendance
Statement of Faith November 6 & 7
Joe Franklin Transfer of Letter Saturday Night Total 1,117
Sue Franklin Amy Mullens Sunday Morning 9:30 1,580
Anna Randuzzo Cade Mullens Sunday Morning 11:00 923
Baptisms Garrett Mullens Total 3,620
Robert Andrews John Mullens
Ellen Vieni
Tom Wirtz
Financial Stewardship Bible & Life Attendance
November 6 & 7
2010-2011 Operating Revenues Saturday Night 830
July 1, 2010 - November 7, 2010 Sunday 8:15 101
Budget Actual Variance Sunday 9:30 321
$2,330,167 $2,088,766 ($241,400) Sunday 11:00 753
Home Groups 316
Debt balance as of November 7 Total 2,321
$11,228,148
Next Week
Deacon of the Week Dr. Wicker on the Radio
November 15 - November 21 You can hear Dr. Wicker every day at
Norm Long & Peter Hone 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
Attention: Wednesday Meal Price Change in effect.
The individual meal has increased to $6.00. The family meal has increased
to $25.00. The family meal is for family residing in home. Thank you.
Meal for November 17th (4:45 p.m. GYM)
Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner
Tickets may be purchased at the
Cafe’ Hours Lighthouse Cafe during regular
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Closed business hours or at the door.
Wednesday 2:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Alternate choices include grilled
Friday Closed
Saturday 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. chicken breast, hamburger, pizza, or
Sunday 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. a grilled foot long hot dog.

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.
Sermon Notes
 Worshipful Atmosphere
It is our desire that Jesus be the focus in our worship services. Therefore, in
consideration of others desiring to worship with limited distraction, we ask
each person to please do the following:
- Please turn your cell phone off or set to vibrate.
- Please remain in the worship center (except
in the case of emergency) once you have entered
to worship.
- Should your child become unsettled or noisy during
the worship service, please take your little one to
the Fellowship Hallway, the Commons, or the
preschool ministry area in the Education Building
where you can comfortably watch the service on a
television monitor.
Thank you for helping us maintain a worshipful atmosphere for everyone!
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
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
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