First Word February 26 & 27, 2011

Friends
of the
Lion Auction
Friday
March 4, 2011
6:30 p.m.
in the “Commons”
For more
information,
please visit
www.fbalions.org.

First Baptist Church Naples

 The Water Banner
In my teaching from Psalm 23 last week, I shared about the
compound name of the Lord, Jehovah-Nissi, which means that
He is our Banner. He not only raises up a standard for us in our
trials and battles and meets our needs through His own Person,
but He also calls us to be His banner. As soon as someone comes
to Christ, there is the need for the water banner of baptism. It was
not only commanded in the Bible (Matthew 28:19), but also modeled by Jesus
(Matthew 3:16), and demonstrated in all of the New Testament believers (Acts
2:41). We baptize at the beginning of our worship services on a weekly basis. We
also offer the opportunity to give a truly public baptism testimony in the Gulf
four or five times a year. You will have that privilege this Sunday afternoon.

When Israel lifted up their banner, also translated as standard or flag, it was on a
high pole on a promontory or carried on a staff. They were unashamed of their
Lord and His people. It is a uniform for God’s team, so-to-speak. The NBA Clippers
of L.A. have suffered much abuse by fans and have often been a symbol of defeat.
Coach Bill Fitch likened identification with the team to dental drilling without
Novocaine or the Bataan death march! While coaching the Clippers, he said to
the players, “Do your supermarket shopping once a week instead of everyday:
You take less fan abuse that way.” Being baptized in water identifies you with
history’s most successful team, the church, and says to the world that you are
unashamed of Jesus, the Lord Who is exalted.

The banner was also visible, particularly since it was high on a hill or the wall of
a city. Hitler raised the swastika on top of Mount Olympus, the mythical home of
the ancient Greek gods. Of course, his Third Reich which he predicted would last
a thousand years crumbled in less than a generation. Our living and holy God
calls us to draw all people to Himself, “The root of Jesse will stand as a banner for
the peoples. The nations will rally to Him and His place of rest will be glorious”
(Isaiah 11:10). He reigns forever. When they see your immersion, people witness
the watery word of testimony of how Christ died, was buried and raised, and that
He has given you a place of “rest” in His life which is “glorious.”

The banner was often accompanied by the sounding of trumpets to assemble

soldiers (Isaiah 13:2). When you follow Jesus, you take your stand with His people
and picture this in believer’s baptism. It is not done privately but trumps a
verbal confession, which we always ask candidates to share just before they are
immersed, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and my Lord and Savior.”
Do you believe that? Then “What hinders you from being baptized?” (Acts 8:36,
KJV). Do it this weekend!

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.
 Beach Baptism
If you would like to be baptized in the
beautiful Gulf of Mexico, our next Beach
Baptism is this Sunday, February 27th. To
sign-up, please see a member of the Pastoral
Staff immediately following this worship
service.

Please go to www.fbcn.org
and click on the SERVE icon.
“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ
Jesus for good works, which God prepared
beforehand so that we would walk in them.”
Ephesians 2:10

2011 Men’s Conference

Presented by Band of Brothers

Friday Evening, April 1st Saturday Morning, April 2nd

WHERE THE RUBBER MEETS THE ROAD:
How To Live For Christ In a Fast-Paced World
“Let’s get to the bottom line!” Ever said that? Easy to say …
tough to do. But deep down inside, don’t we all want that? Not
the fluffy stuff. Not the superficial. But the REAL stuff. Down
where the rubber meets the road! That’s where REAL men
want to be. Where there is authenticity, reality,
dependability, and consistency. We want to be REAL men
whose words and actions are counted on and trusted. Right?
Then you’ll want to be sure and attend the 2011 Men’s
Conference with Bob Reccord. Bob will challenge us from
God’s Word as he unlocks four critical principles which will get
you to the “bottom line” of living your life in God’s will—at
home, at work, and in service! MEN: this is one conference
Bob Reccord you can’t afford to miss.
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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
This Week’s Speaker: Tom Rider
This is a time of worship, study, discussion, and fellowship for men
to learn how to apply God’s Word in every area of their lives.
 Friday, March 18th
Old Corkscrew Golf Club
A Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course
We give all the praise & glory to God for the completion
of our first home in 2010. With room for 6 residents
and suites for 2 sets of house parents, it is now a home
for developmentally disabled adult women. This home
offers these special women the opportunity to grow and
develop spiritually and emotionally.
With the infrastructure already in place on an adjacent
lot, we look forward to the day we can provide a second
home for these special people.
Please join us for an enjoyable afternoon of golf at this
premier golf course. The package includes a box lunch,
contests for the competitive golfers, and dinner
afterward (which is also available to non-golfers).
Registration forms are available in your BLG.
For more information contact:
Jim Cox at coxjcc@comcast.net or (239) 390-1806
You may register at: www.GodsProtectedHarbor.com

Let no one seek his own, but each one

the other’s well being. I Cor. 10:24

Protected Harbor is a 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization .

High School Students...
ROCK THE HOUSE
Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Student Center

GAME ON!
In Sympathy
FBCN member Glenna Willoughby passed away on
October 30, 2010. We express our sympathy to her
husband, Robert, and the rest of the family.
FBCN member Mina Becker passed away on February 9, 2011. We
express our sympathy to her family.

Parent Dedication Class

The next Parent Dedication Class will be held on
Sunday, March 13 at 11:00 a.m. in Room ED166. This
class is for parents wanting to dedicate themselves
and their child to the Lord during a worship service.
To make your reservation, or if you have any
questions, please call Kim at 596-8600 x360.

New Study on Step Parenting

“The Smart Step Family” by Ron Deal
This is the first time this study has been offered at our
church. Ron is a leading authority on the step family.
His DVD and class interaction will give you smart moves
to make with your step family. Mike & Leesha Crouch
lead the class in Room DC112 each Saturday at 7:30
p.m. beginning March 5.

DIVORCE
Someone You Know is Hurting
Make sure he or she knows about Divorce Care
on Saturdays at 7:15 p.m. - 8:35 p.m.
For more information, call 596-8600 x242.
 First Baptist Academy
proudly presents their
first annual musical:

WHEN: 7:00p.m.
Thursday, April 28th & Friday, April 29th
WHERE: First Baptist Church Naples
Worship Center
TICKETS: On Sale Now
$15 each or $100 for a table of 8
Dessert will be served at both performances

PERFORMANCES by
FBA students grades 5-12!
Call the Academy office for
ticket information at (239) 597-2233 x582.

FAITH Evangelism
Outreach Visitation
Sunday at 5:00 p.m.
 Car Care
Ministry

Can you drive a car? Can you hug your fellow brother or
sister? Can you change your own oil in your car? Can you
witness to others? Do you want to sponsor a car for new
tires? Call or email Rod Foster at 851-6011 (carcare@
fbcn.org) if you said YES to any of these questions. Our
next car care is Saturday, March 5th in the FBCN parking
lot.

If you would like to help with Car Care on March 5th,

please fill out the following information and place this
page in the offering plate as it is passed.
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Name _________________________________________________
Phone (_________)______________________________________
Email _________________________________________________
 Run for Immokalee 5K
Hosted by FBCN SportsOutreach
Saturday, April 2nd at 7:30 a.m.
Race starts and finishes at First Baptist Church Naples. Everyone gets a
t-shirt. Prizes are awarded to the first three finishers in each age group.
Special awards for the first three overall men and women.
Registration Fee: One new pair of children’s shoes
(bring the day of the race)
Please mail in your registration form, so we will have a shirt for you on
the day of the race. Race day registration is available, but a t-shirt is not
guaranteed. Packet pick-up starts at 6:30 a.m. on the day of the race.
Come to the registration tables in front of the gym.
For more information, please call Kevin at 596-8600 x213.
Mail registration form to:
Baker
267 N. Collier Blvd., Suite G
Marco Island, FL 34145
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Name _________________________________________________
Date of Birth ____ / ____ / ____ Age ________ Gender F M
Address _____________________________ __________________
City ______________________ State _________ Zip ___________
Phone (_____)__________ Email ___________________________
T-shirt Size YM YL YXL AS AM AL AXL AXXL
I know that running in a race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and
run unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision
of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks
associated with running this event including, but not limited to, falls, contact with
other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and/or humidity,
traffic, and the conditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciated by
me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your
accepting my application, I for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive
and release the race organizers, the cities and towns in which the event is held, and all
sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities or any kind
arising out of my participation in this event even though that liability may arise out
of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I grant
permission to all of the foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings,
or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.

_______________________________________ ______________
Signature of Participant Date
(or Parent/Guardian if under 18)
 FBA PK 3 & PK 4 Program
“Total Truth for the Total Child”
NEW… OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY
•FBA Jr. Summer Camp Program
for 4-7 yr. olds/M-F
•Preschool Enrichment Program
Fall 2011
3 & 4 yr. olds/Fridays 8am-12pm
For more information or to register, please contact Linda Shaw
239-597-2233 x 301 or lshaw@fbalions.org.

You’re invited to…

Anna’s Tea
It’s a Small World
This is a ministry of the deacon’s wives to the widows of our congregation.
Join us for fellowship and encouragement from God’s Word.
FEBRUARY 28
ROOM WC-117
1:30 p.m. –3:30 p.m.

Please sign up in the Fellowship Hallway.

 Youth Evangelism
Conference
March 25-27, 2011
Lakeland, Florida
Early registration (by Feb 25) $90
Late registration (Feb 26-Mar 13) $115
High School Ministry will take 9th-12th grade students.
Middle School Ministry will take 5th-8th grade students.
Space is LIMITED! Reserve your spot NOW!
A non-refundable deposit of $50 is
required for registration.
Register online at www.fbcn.org.
Brochures available in the Student
RUSH Center (high school), the Family Life
OF FOOLS Center (middle school), and at the
information desk in the Commons.
For more information, please pick up a brochure or call 239-449-4480

Kidz Town Worship

Attention all KIDZ! It’s here...THE BIG WEEKEND!
This is our weekend that we have encouraged our
children to bring their friends to Kidz Town Worship
and to their BLGs. There will be fun, games, prizes, and so much more as
we put a new twist in worshipping Kid Style. We will be opening our Bibles
as we look at how one of our Bible heroes solved a really BIG problem. You
won’t want to miss it if you are a child in 1st through 4th grade. Remember
that KidzTown Worship starts at 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays and 9:30 a.m.
on Sundays in Room DC121. Each KidTown Worship is followed by a
wonderful hour in our KidzTown Neighborhoods (BLG). You won’t want to
miss it...unless you are allergic to FUN!

New Arrivals
Elena Sofia Vilchez Mattausch was
born on December 30, 2010 weighing
7 pounds, 12 ounces, and measuring
20 inches. Proud parents are Edgard &
Holly, and siblings are Tieman & Liliana.
Jacob Patrick Hewett was born on January 10, 2011
weighing 8 pounds, 14 ounces, and measuring 21 inches.
Proud parents are Jody & Johnnie, and big brother is Jordan.
 Save the Date
COUNSELOR TRAINING
Friday, April 1 (6:00-9:00 p.m.)
& Saturday, April 2 (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
In Room WC117
More information to come
in future First Words.
Congratulations 2011 Awana Grand Prix Winners!
The Awana Grand Prix car race took
place Friday, February 18th in the
Student Center for clubbers in 2nd-
4th grade. The clubbers bought a
block of wood that came with axles
and wheels and created a car to
compete with one another in the
categories of speed and design.
The top 3 winners for speed were 1st place-Clint Wood, 2nd
place-Christianna Ferrari, and 3rd place-Katie Gentry. The top
3 winners in design were 1st place-Clint Wood, 2nd place-
Christianna Ferrari, and 3rd place-Destiny Prine. Thank you to
all of our volunteers who made this a fun family event.

Part Time Employment

Early childhood teachers and assistants are needed
for various times and events, 3-10 hours per week,
daytime and evening hours. Training provided. No
experience necessary, but a love for young children
is a must. For more information, please call Sheila at
298-1029.
 Upcoming Events
Saturday, February 26
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, February 27
8:15 a.m. Bible and Life Groups/Various Rooms on Campus
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
1:00 p.m. Beach Baptism/Meet in Fellowship Hallway
5:00 p.m. FAITH Evangelism/Fellowship-Recreation Gym
5:00 p.m. Praise Kids/Education Building
5:00 p.m. Project 56 Choir/DC220
5:00 p.m. Resonate Student Choir/Student Center
6:00 p.m. Romanian Baptist Congregation/Modulars 3 & 4
Monday, February 28
1:30 p.m. Anna’s Tea/WC117
Tuesday, March 1
6:30 a.m. Raising a Modern Day Knight/WC117
9:00 a.m. RefresHer Women’s Ministry Bible Study/WC East
Wednesday, March 2
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, March 3
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 & Divorce Care for Kids/DC107, DC109, DC211
6:30 p.m. Grief Share/AD145
Friday, March 4
6:30 p.m. Friends of the Lion Auction/Commons
Last Weekend
Decisions For Christ Worship Attendance
Statement of Faith Dual February 19 & 20
Mary McReynolds Membership Saturday Night 1,024
Thomas Parrish Sunday Morning 9:30 2,193
Baptisms Sunday Morning 11:00 1,135
Brayden Rabkin Rededication
Total 4,352
Carsen Van Camp Cherie Speak
Kellie Vanderwende

Financial Stewardship Bible & Life Attendance

2010-2011 Operating Revenues February 19 & 20
July 1, 2010 - February 20, 2011 Saturday Night 790
Budget Actual Variance Sunday 8:15 137
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$4,787,729 $4,639,186 ($148,543) Sunday 9:30 364

Debt balance as of February 13
$10,899,669
Next Week
Deacon of the Week
February 28 - March 6
Jack Adair & Greg Graham
If you need assistance, please call the church
deacon hotline at 800-732-9573.
For Spanish, call 601-6051.
Sunday 11:00 872
Home Groups 742
Total 2,905
Dr. Wicker on the Radio
You can hear Dr. Wicker every day at 1:00 p.m.
on 91.5 Kingdom FM WJYO. Dr. Wicker is
also on WSOR 90.9 FM at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday
evenings, and on Praise FM 89.5 at 1:30 p.m.
Sunday afternoons.

Wednesday Family Meal

Meal for March 2nd (4:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. in the Gym)
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Meat Loaf, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Vegetable, Salad, Rolls, and Dessert
Tickets may be purchased at the Lighthouse Cafe during regular business hours or at the
door for $6.00 each or $25.00 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, Friday Closed
Wednesday 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Bookstore Hours
Monday, 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
 Gospel
Concert
Triumphant
Quartet &
Lindsey
Graham
Friday, March 11 at 7:00 p.m. (Doors open at 6:15 p.m.)
No ticket required, but a $10 donation will be taken at the door.
A love offering will also be collected for Habor Ministries.
Pastoral Staff
Dr. Hayes Wicker................................................................................................. Senior Pastor
Miguel Cruz.............................................................................. Hispanic Congregation Pastor
Beverly Day............................................................................. Director of Preschool 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
Don Ingle.......................................................................................Director of Men’s Ministry
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/Sports Outreach

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