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A budget is a statement of the financial plans of our church for a year based on
estimates of expenditures during that period, proposals for financing them, and
the demonstrated giving of our people over the last year. I thank God that in the
unity of our church we do not fight “the Battle of Budget Hill.” Some leaders in
other churches are purple-heart veterans of fights over money. Through the years
our staff and Finance Committee have prayerfully given wise planning, common
sense, good organization, and provided help for the glory of God.
We feel led to present a budget of the same amount as this past year. There are some
significant reductions, particularly in the area of personnel. For the first time, we
have included $40,000 a month toward debt service on our building program. This
will go hand-in-hand with the pledged giving of our people in “Run to Win” and
“Join the Journey. A budget is a guide and not a god. It is always faith-based as it
relies on the regular, faithful giving of God’s people over the next year. It reflects
our vision for multiple ministries in this Lighthouse and our priorities in areas
such as missions, evangelism, education, discipleship, worship, and God-called
personnel. We also seek to provide for emergencies that could blow a budget apart
like a candlelight dinner in a dynamite factory.
Ministries are facing increasing challenges. There has been a 26-year decline in
giving percentage among U.S. evangelicals, shrinking 1.5 to 3.5 percent with only
one or two out of ten Christians tithing 10% of their income to the Lord’s work
through His church. Too many ignore the 2300 references to money and possessions
in the Bible, and 35% of pastors don’t preach about giving though they practice it.
God has called us to be wise stewards of His resources. The recession is a tough
time, but there have always been challenges. Take the “stew” out of “stewardship”
and joyfully trust the Lord as a “hilarious giver” who gives as you have “purposed
in your heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion” (2 Corinthians 9:7). Your
leadership team that has been “appointed by the church” for “this gracious work
which is being administered for the glory of the Lord” (2 Corinthians 8:19).
Guest Reception
There is a guest reception in the Commons immediately following the Saturday night
and Sunday morning worship services. Come and meet Dr. Wicker.
Prayer and
Fellowship Night
Join together as a church family to pray and seek
God’s will for our lives and our church on
Sunday, June 14
at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel
The prayer time will be followed by a time of
fellowship and fun in the Courtyard.
Bible and
Life Groups
New Sunday
Summer Schedule
Starts Today!
New Bible and Life Group schedules are
available in the Fellowship Hallway kiosks,
and at every Information Booth. If you have
any questions on where your Bible and Life
Group is meeting today, or questions on which
Bible and Life Group to go to, please ask for
assistance at any of the information booths. We
will be glad to be of service to you!
Vacation
Bible School
June 15 - 19
9:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Online Registration for
Vacation Bible School
Online registration for VBS is now taking place. All children who
have completed Kindergarten through 3rd grade (incoming 1st-
4th graders) must register for Crocodile Dock online at www.fbcn.
org/vbs. If your child is already enrolled in Parent Pager, you still
need to register them online this year. They will not automatically
be registered into VBS. If you cannot register your child online, then
you can visit the Children’s Ministry Information Booth to pick up
a registration form.
June 15 - 19
9:00am - 12:15pm
Register at www.fbcn.org/vbs
Questions? Call 449-4480
ROUTE 56 is an exciting new preteen ministry uniquely designed for 5th & 6th
grade students. We want to help them identify who they are in Christ and how
they fit into His Body, with a goal of helping them develop into Godly teenagers!
BIBLE & LIFE GROUPS: (beginning June 6/7)
Students will begin in a large group and then break off into age & gender
based classes for close fellowship and Bible study.
Saturdays at 7:30pm in ED222 Sundays at 11:00am in ED222
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS: (beginning June 10)
Students will begin in a large group for praise & worship, Bible study and
games and then break off into age & gender based groups.
Wednesdays at 6:30pm in DC121
Lightforce is going on a
mission trip to Immokalee
June 8-12. Their emphasis
will be geared towards
missions. They will be
involved in children’s
ministry and backyard
Bible clubs, as well as
service projects for the
homeless and needy.
ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________________
EMAIL: _______________________________________________________________
Parents Name:__________________________________________
Name:____________________________________________________
7. Give Thanks. Be Ready to Thank God and Praise Him for how
He answers—either way… by faith.
Sunday, May 31
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
10:00 a.m. Romanian Bible Study and Worship/Modulars 3 & 4
10:00 a.m. Vietnamese Bible Study and Worship/DC220
11:00 a.m. Bible and Life Groups for All Ages/Various Rooms on Campus
12:30 p.m. Hispanic Worship Service/Student Center
5:00 p.m. Romanian Baptist Mission/Modulars 3 & 4
5:00 p.m. LightForce Student Choir Rehearsal/Choir Room
Tuesday, June 2
7:00 p.m. The Vine College & Career Service/Student Center
Wednesday, June 3
5:45 p.m. Wednesday Night Family Meal/Gym
6:20 p.m. Wacky Wednesdays Children’s Ministry/DC120
6:30 p.m. Combined Men’s & Women’s Ministries “Experiencing God”/WC
6:30 p.m. Middle School Ministry/Gym
6:30 p.m. High School Ministry/Student Center
6:30 p.m. Worship Choir Rehearsal/Choir Room
7:00 p.m. Hispanic Bible Study/Modulars 2, 3, and 4
8:00 p.m. Worship Orchestra Rehearsal/Worship Center
Thursday, June 4
6:00 p.m. Celebrate Recovery/Student Center
Next Week
Deacon of the Week Dr. Wicker on the Radio
June 1 - June 7 Dr. Wicker is on WSOR 90.9 FM at 8:00 p.m.
Gregory Jack & Ray Dove on Sunday evenings, and on Praise FM 89.5
If you need assistance, please call the church at 1:30 p.m. Sunday afternoons. You can also
hear Dr. Wicker every day at 1:00 p.m. on
deacon hotline at 800-732-9573. WJYO 91.5 FM.
For Spanish, call 601-6051.
Bookstore Hours
Monday Closed
Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday 12:00 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.
Cafe Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday Closed
Saturday 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Sermon Notes
Did you miss last weekend’s worship service
and wish you had some way to view it?
Are you seasonal and wish you could be part of
our worship services while you are up north?
You are just one click away from being able to watch
all of our previous worship services
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It’s easy!
Just go to...
www.fbcntv.com
and then simply click on the worship service you wish to watch (either the
previous Saturday night or Sunday morning). If you prefer to watch one
from previous weeks, just go to the tab on the left column that says "past
services" and then click the service you wish to view. It’s that simple!
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
Dr. Roy Fisher................................................................................ Associate Pastor/Pastoral Care
Nathan Gaddis....................................................................................................Worship Associate
Steve Hayes....................................................................... Associate Pastor/Single Adult Ministry
Forrest Head...............................................................................................Senior Associate Pastor
Jim Hill........................................................................ Director of Single Parent Family Ministry
Lewis Howard......................................................................................Associate Pastor/Education
Shannon Moore............................................................................... Director of Women’s Ministry
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
Church Office
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