First Baptist Church Naples

Declaration of Dependence
As we celebrate our nations birthday on July 4th, it is fitting that we remember some of the background to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It could not be signed until all delegates were there to vote and affix their signatures. For various reasons, there was a deadlock in the Delaware delegation, so they sent for Caesar Rodney. He had been summoned home earlier, but the express rider arrived at 2:00 a.m. The deadline was in seven hours. He took his best horse and on a stormy night rode through flooded streams and the muddy quagmire of roads 89 miles to Philadelphia. His mount was so exhausted that he led her the rest of the way. He arrived at 1:00 p.m. just as the final vote was being taken and had to be carried into the room. Barely able to speak, he uttered these words: As I believe the voice of my constituents and of all the sensible and honest men is in favor of independence, I vote for independence. That steadfastness was necessary in the upcoming revolution and founding of our nation and is so needed today. The last word concerning the Declaration was by the patriot, Samuel Adams: We have this day restored the Sovereign, to Whom alone men ought to be obedient. He reigns in Heaven, and from the rising to the setting of the sun, may His kingdom come. This testimony was particularly in response to his fellow founding father, Thomas Jefferson, who had composed most of the Declaration. He had borrowed heavily from the phraseology of popular sermons and other philosophical thoughts. However, as an unbeliever, he resisted any references to God, because he was an enlightened rationalist. But most of the Congress were professing Christians who insisted that God be referred to in the Declaration. Jefferson was so resentful that he sent copies of his original draft to some friends. We do hold these truths to be self-evident, that we do not just follow the laws of nature but natures God. He gives us a higher law of right and wrong from which to derive human law. May our nation once again know that the true source of life and liberty and the pursuit of happiness is found in the worship of our great Creator. May we say, In God we still trust, and remember the warning of William Penn, If we are not governed by God, we will be ruled by tyrants.

Guest Reception
There is a guest reception in the Commons immediately following the Saturday night and Sunday morning service. Come and meet Dr. Wicker.

Summer Adult Bible Study

(by Chip Ingram)

Living on the Edge

Every Wednesday 6:30 p.m. in the Worship Center

Join us this Wednesday evening as we study Romans 12:14-21 and learn How to Overcome the Evil Aimed at You.

Beginning July 20, we launch into our second Summer Study, Doing the Right Thing. Our culture is beginning to disintegrate. Greed, corruption, fraud, deceit, and scandals populate the headlines. What precipitated this crisis?

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Church-Wide Picnic
Student Center, Family Life Center, Playground, & Family Recreation Center Join us for some of Herbs famous pulled pork, hot dogs, and hamburgers. There will also be bounce houses, volleyball, basketball, dodge ball, boche ball, foosball, pool, ping-pong, horseshoes, and softball. Fun for all ages. Bring your friends and neighbors. There will be no Wednesday night ministries on this evening.

Family, Food, Fun, Fellowship!

Wednesday, July 13 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Visit Operation Christmas Child at the Missions Kiosk in the Commons this weekend for Christmas in July!
Operation Christmas Child is a great way for you to get involved and support missions without ever leaving home. Children all over the world receive shoe boxes filled with gifts from you, distributed by Samaritans Purse (www.samaritanspurse.org), that show the love of Jesus. There is power in a simple gift. 1 Box = 1 Gospel Opportunity = Possibly 1 Child Coming to Know Christ = Possibly 1 Family Coming to Know Christ = Possibly 1 Extended Family Coming to Know Christ = Possibly 1 Village Coming to Know Christ = Possibly 1 Country Coming to Know Christ = Possibly Our World Coming to Know Christ! 86 million shoe boxes have been distributed in 120 countries since 1993. Please stop by the Missions Kiosk in the Commons to learn how you can get started early and help with this life-changing campaign this year. Remember that summer time is a great time to start shopping for sale items you want to put in your boxes. The campaign runs church-wide from October 8th through November 13th. ALSO, please join us to pre-wrap shoe boxes in WC117 on July 12th, August 16th and September 20th from 9:00am to noon. For further information, please call Jody Statile at 239.591.1895. Jesus said, Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these. Matthew 19:14

Discussion To Be Led By Shannon Moore

Five

Conversations
You Must Have With

Your Son
By Vickie Courtney

High School Summer Camp July 26-31

Lookout Mountain, GA
Register NOW online at www.fbcn.org
For more information go to www.fbcn.org or call 449-4480

Which way is up?

Stuck in a rut? Need direction? Children need direction, too! Get on track and start serving! You can be the person who leads them to Jesus! Join the Preschool and Childrens Ministry Teams today.

Staff Anniversaries for July

Kim Buchanan Sarah Crain Jennifer Carter Sandy Graham Preschool Ministry Assistant FBA Guidance Counselor FBA Teacher Education Ministry Assistant 10 years 4 years 2 years 2 years

Personal Contact Information

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 call 596-8600 x463.

Family Death
When anyone has an immediate family member pass away, please call Vada at 596-8600 x268, and give her the information. This information will then be placed in the following First Word.

Celebrating a Milestone Anniversary?

Please notify Vada at 596-8600 x268 to give her the date of your 50th, 60th, or 70th wedding anniversary!

Celebrate Recovery
There is more to recovery than just being sober. Celebrate Recovery is about so much more! Join us for the journey! We meet on Thursdays in DC121 (across from KidzTown) in the Discipleship Center. Program time is from 7:00-9:00 p.m. with a fellowship dinner at 6:00 p.m. (optional). Please call Steve Hayes at 239-596-8600 ext. 266 for more information.

Immokalee Backyard Bible Clubs

We are hosting various Backyard Bible Clubs in Immokalee near the end of July. We need to collect backpacks and other school supplies to take with us and give to these needy children. There are bins in the Fellowship Hallway and the Commons for you to put your donated items in. Please help us give to the most impoverished county in the state, and shine the light of Jesus into these precious souls! Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Mark 10:14

KidzTown Worship
Hey boys and girls! Get ready for another exciting worship service at KidzTown Worship in the Discipleship Center. This week we will be continuing our exciting series, On the Trail, where we learn more on the importance of being obedient to the Lord...much like how the children of Israel learned in the book of Exodus. In todays service, we will see that in order to experience Gods best for your lives, you need to obey Him. We are going to have a great time singing, studying Gods Word, and worshipping the Lord. KidzTown is open to all children in 1st through 3rd grades (2010-2011) and is located in DC120 every Saturday at 6:00 p.m. and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Join the fun as we learn Gods Word and worship Him Kid Style.

Two First Steps Classes

Two First Steps Class sessions for children who just completed 1st through 3rd grades who would like to get baptized will begin on Sunday, July 10th at 11:00 a.m. or Saturday, July 23rd at 7:30 p.m. This four week 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 5968600 x350 to sign-up your child for either the Saturday or Sunday session and to pick up their workbook to begin working in.

(College & Career 20 somethings)

C2 Ministry

Summer Activities

Every Sunday (except July 24) throughout the summer, there is a Bible Study at Pam & Terry Coles home (9062 Autumn Haze Dr) at 6:30 p.m. on The Game of Life based on the book of James. Contact Pam Cole 272-5583 or pcole@fbcn.org. Every Tuesday throughout the summer there will be a pickup softball game at the ball field at First Baptist at 6:30 p.m. (rain or shine). All are welcome as we make up rules to balance out the talent (beginner to advanced). Contact Pam Cole 272-5583 or pcole@fbcn.org. Mystery Dinner Who Done It July 15 at 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist in DC121. Cost is $8.00 (includes dinner, dessert, and a fun evening with your friends). For more information, contact Michele Rearden at m.rearden1@ gmail.com. Save August 5/6 for the Annual C2 Retreat from 6:30 Friday night to noon on Saturday.

Employment Opportunity
The Worship and Music Ministry is announcing an opening for the position of Ministry Assistant to the Associate Pastor for Worship and Music. It is beneficial that candidates for this position have a general knowledge of music. This individual should be heart-deep in the life of First Baptist Church Naples and will work closely with the Associate Pastor for Worship and Music, especially for rehearsals and weekend worship services. Interested candidates should contact the Human Resources office at 5968600 x244.

Help us Provide Shoes & Socks for Children in Guatemala

Bring socks and new or very-gently-used childrens shoes (sizes to fit infants through 6 years) to the preschool kiosk in the Education Building. Our mission team to Guatemala will deliver the shoes and socks to the Childrens Malnutrition Center in August. Please call 596-8600 x360 for more information.

Upcoming Events
Saturday, July 2
6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Worship Service/Worship Center KidzTown Childrens Worship/DC120 Hispanic Worship Service/Chapel Bible and Life Groups/Various Rooms on Campus Bible and Life Groups/Various Rooms on Campus Worship Service/Worship Center KidzTown Childrens Worship/DC120 Romanian Baptist/Modulars 3 & 4/SC117 Vietnamese Bible Study and Worship/DC220 Bible and Life Groups/Various Rooms on Campus Hispanic Worship Service/Student Center Romanian Baptist Congregation/Modulars 3 & 4

Sunday, July 3
8:15 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

Monday, July 4
4:45 p.m. 6:20 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m.

Happy Independence Day -- Church Offices Closed

Wednesday, July 6

Family Meal/Fellowship Recreation-Gym Wacky Wednesday Childrens Ministry/DC120 Summer Adult Bible Study/Worship Center High School Ministry/Student Center Middle School Ministry/Family Life Center-Gym Choir Rehearsal/Choir Room Orchestra Rehearsal/Worship Center

Thursday, July 7

6:00 p.m. Celebrate Recovery/DC121

Thank You Volunteers!

We appreciate our 17 volunteers who came on Thursday, June 23rd for Campus Cleanup Day. The cleaning and dusting of chairs and furniture in the Worship Center, Chapel, and Commons Area has saved the church over $6,000 in labor costs. Thank you, volunteers, for your servants heart and labor of love to care for His house.

Last Weekend
Decisions For Christ
Baptisms Abel Accilio Rosario Arroyo Michael Lopez Anna Perez Amy Valdes Transfer of Letter Kevin & Sarah Taylor

Worship Attendance
June 25 & 26
Saturday Night Sunday Morning Total 1,054 1,460 2,514

Financial Stewardship
July 1, 2010 - June 26, 2011 Budget Actual $7,388,300 $7,521,724

Bible & Life Attendance

June 25 & 26
Saturday Night Sunday 8:15 Sunday 11:00 Home Groups 789 70 781 106

2010-2011 Operating Revenues

Debt balance as of June 26 $9,651,267

Next Week
Deacon of the Week
If you need assistance, please call the church deacon hotline at 800-732-9573. For Spanish, call 601-6051.

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 (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 Wednesday Saturday Sunday Closed 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Closed 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m.. - 1:00 p.m.

Bookstore Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Wednesday Friday Saturday Sunday

Variance $133,424

Total

1,746

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.

Mark Shaw & Gene Hoff

July 4 - July 10

Wednesday Family Meal

Meal for July 6 (4:45 p.m.-6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Recreation-Gym) Chicken Piccata, Rice Pilaf, Vegetable, Salad, and a Dessert

Sermon Notes

Every day we make decisions about whether to obey the Word of God or the world. This week is no different. Which will you do? Identify which has the most influence in your life. Sunday - Psalm 119:65-72 / Monday - Psalm 119:73-80 Tuesday - Psalm 119:81-88 / Wednesday - Psalm 119:89-96 Thursday - Psalm 119:97-104 / Friday - Psalm 119:105-112 Saturday - Psalm 119:113-120

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 Mens Ministry Shannon Moore ........................................................................Director of Womens Ministry John Patterson..................................................................Associate Pastor/Media & Technology Doug Pigg ............................................................Associate Pastor of Church Administration Tom Rider .................................................................. Associate Pastor/School Administrator Larry Rigley .................................................................. Associate Pastor/Childrens Ministry Dr. Todd F. Stearns ........................................................ Associate Pastor/Worship and Music Kevin Taylor ..............................................................Associate Pastor/High School Ministry Kevin Van Duser .................................................................Associate Pastor/Sports Outreach

First Baptist Church Naples

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

3000 Orange Blossom Drive, Naples, FL 34109 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.