Dr.

Hayes Wicker, Senior Pastor

Churchwide
Living Christmas Trees 2014
Journey to the Manger

Expressing Love
After Noah Robert Yeldells birth on October 25, I shared
from the pulpit the joy of our new grandson. I also want to put
in print my gratitude for how our church loves our children
and grandchildren. Of course, they love you. My daughter
and son, who live in Ohio, as well as Kristin, have always
been grateful for a happy church where their parents are
loved and where they have been trained and encouraged
in the faith. Now Janet and I have the joy of seeing three
granddaughters and one grandson be a part of this sweet
fellowship. This is our inheritance which we leave to our childrens children
(Proverbs 13:22), a Christ-honoring community where children will have a
refuge, gaining strong confidence in the fear of the Lord (Proverbs 14:26).
The Heavenly Father expressed His love for His Son, the Lord Jesus, at His
baptism in the Jordan River: This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well
pleased (Matthew 3:17). These words were more said about Jesus than to
Him. They confirmed that He was in the center of the Fathers will, fulfilling all
righteousness by being obedient in believers baptism. It was the beginning of
His earthly ministry. What was said from the Fathers heart of love was neither
threatened nor diminished by His humanness. Even though little Noah is just
a baby, I am well pleased with him. My prayer is that one day he will receive
the affirmation from his godly dad and granddad that he is not only loved by us,
but will also be a blessing to us by passionately pursuing the Heavenly Fathers
will. This is our hope for our three granddaughters as well.
I am certainly not a perfect father, nor is Eric a perfect daddy (though he is
terrific). I could not ask for finer sons-in-law than Eric Yeldell (married to Kristin)
and Scott Stephens (married to Allyson). Fortunately, when we get to Heaven
we will not hear Perfectly done, you good and faithful servant (Matthew 25:21)
but rather well done. Only the heavenly and holy Father is flawless. But we
are able to access His riches in glory by Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19). Pray
for all of us to be the best parents, grandparents, and servants of the Lord that
we can be.
By being loved we are able to love back. God cannot be more loveable, but He
can be better loved. I shared some important principles in last weeks message
about how to increase your love for the Lord.
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Access the power of the Holy Spirit who lives within you (Romans 5:5).
Look to the cross and remember Jesus love for you (Romans 5:5, 6).
Remember how God has answered your prayers (Psalm 116:1).
Speak of His love as you witness (Psalm 118:2).
Ask Him specifically for love (Psalm 119:41).
Trust Him to love through you to others (Psalm 32:10).
Choose to love even those who are different (1 Peter 4:8).

*There is a guest reception in the Commons following the Saturday night and
Sunday morning 11:00am worship services. Pastor would love to meet you!

Beach Baptism

Sunday, November 23

Have you placed your faith in Jesus as Lord and Savior but
not yet professed your faith through believers baptism? This
is a perfect opportunity. For more information, call Linda at
596-8600 x280 or stop by our table in the Commons this
weekend.

Thanksgiving Lords Supper Service

Sunday, November 23 at 6:30pm in the Chapel

Join us for this annual time of gathering together, worshipping

the Lord, taking the Lords Supper, and giving thanks for all
He has done for us.

Tickets On Sale Now

Mens Ministry

Get your tickets online by going to

fbcn.org/lct. You may also purchase
tickets before and after all worship
services in the Commons by the
staircase. Purchases by phone may
be made Monday-Friday 9am-6pm at
888-795-1559.

Mens Discipleship Training

Saturday, November 22 or Saturday, December 6

8:30am - 12:00pm

Jesus was very clear in Matthew 28:19 when He instructed

His followers to Go and make disciples. So, we are calling
all men who want to learn the HOW of actually making
disciples. Join us for one of these two training opportunities.
Breakfast will be served. The training will be led by John
David Edie, Pastor of Discipleship Ministry, and Peter Hone,
Area Director for Man in the Mirror. To register for either
date, please email Rhonda at rwright@fbcn.org.

Missions Ministry

Operation Christmas Child

Last Weekend to Pick-up a Shoe Box

Next weekend is the deadline to turn in your filled shoe

boxes. If you have not picked-up your shoe box yet, this
is your last weekend to do so. Be part of this exciting
missions opportunity as we partner with Franklin Graham
and Samaritans Purse to send the love of Jesus around the
world through shoe box gifts. For more information, call or
text Jody at 253-0954.

Help Us Pack Our Boxes for Shipment

Preparation Day - Sunday, November 16
at 2:00pm in the Chapel
Packing Day - Monday, November 17
at 9:00am in the Chapel

Come help us celebrate what God has done through the

shoe box missions ministry this year. For more information,
call Jody at 253-0954.

Single Parent First Family Christmas

Last Weekend that Applications are Available

If you are a single parent and struggle financially to buy your

children gifts at Christmas, stop by the Information Desk
in the Commons this weekend and get an application to
be part of our First Family Christmas. We provide gifts for
children living in the homes of our single parents that are in
need.

Food Drive for Helps Outreach

November 22 & 23

Pick up a bag to fill after any worship service on November

15 & 16. Bring your filled bag with you to church on
November 22 or 23. Drop it off behind your car and they
will be picked up. Items needed are peanut butter & jelly,
all kinds of canned goods, hamburger helper, dried pasta,
baby food, etc.

Living Christmas Trees Set-Up Help

Choir Loft Deconstruction
Sunday, November 9

The Music Ministry is in need of volunteers to dismantle

the choir loft beginning immediately following the 11:00am
Sunday morning service this Sunday. Lunch will be provided
in WC117. If you can help, please join us! We need you!

LCT Trees Construction

Sunday, November 16

Following the morning service, we will need 25-30 volunteers

to build the trees. Lunch will be provided in WC117. Please
feel free to volunteer only the time you are available. If you
are interested in assisting with this ministry, please contact
Tina at 596-8600 x229 or tplatter@fbcn.org.

C2 College Ministry

The Bridge

Wednesday Night Bible Studies

This is a home group on Wednesday nights from 8:30-10:00pm.

Worship starts at 8:30pm, then we dig into the scriptures with
Pastor Kevin Taylor and Pastor John David Edie. We will be having
a campfire worship session December 17 from 8:30-10:00pm at
Kevin Taylors home. There will be food and fellowship, and we
look forward to seeing you at The Bridge. November 12, 19, and
December 17 at Kevin Taylors house. December 3 & 10 at John
David Edies house. For more details and directions, email Rhonda
at rwright@fbcn.org.

Legacy Builders Senior Adults

Season of Bounty Luncheon

Thursday, November 13 at 11:30am

in the Worship Center

The cost is $10 each. No tickets will be sold after this Monday,
November 10. Purchase tickets at the Media Ministry window this
weekend, or in the church office on Monday. Please call Vada at
596-8600 x268 for more information.

Support Ministry

Surviving the Holidays

Saturday, December 6 at 7:15pm in DC113

In past years, the Christmas holiday season may have been a time
of great anticipation and excitement...but this year, the prospect of
facing the holidays alone may cause anxiety and dread. You are
NOT alone. Come to our Surviving the Holidays event to connect
with others for support, encouragement, and advice in surviving
your holidays this year.

Widows Game and Pizza Night

Friday, November 14

All widows are invited to this game and pizza night. We will meet
at the church at 5:00pm to carpool. Please call Nancy at 596-8600
x115 to RSVP or for more information.

Quarterly Business Meeting

Wednesday, November 19 at 8:00pm in the Chapel

All church members are encouraged to attend. We begin immediately following

the Wednesday night ministries on November 19.

Absent from the Body, Present with the Lord

Beth Johnson passed into glory on October 29. We are praying for her husband,
David, and the rest of the family.

Last Weekend

Decisions for Christ

Profession of Faith
Marybeth Hamlin

Baptism
Lane Morlock

Transfer of Letter
Alan & Susan Bane

Financial Stewardship

2014-2015 Operating Revenues

July 1, 2014 - Nov 2, 2014
Budget
Actual Variance

$2,295,249

$2,210,247 ($85,002)

See what God is doing!

Debt balance as of Nov 2

$1,078,327

Worship Attendance

If you need assistance, please call

the church deacon hotline
at 800-732-9573.
For Spanish, call 404-7764.

Saturday Night
1,258
Sunday 9:30 a.m.
1,444
Sunday 11:00 a.m.
752
Total
3,454
Tuesday Morning/Wednesday
Evening Ministries
1,281

The Amazing Power of Prayer

Protected Harbor, a ministry that cares for adults

with special needs, has been founded on the basis
of prayer. For more than a decade, the board has
prayed for Gods support and provision in building the
first Protected Harbor home for women. There were
challenges, but God made it possible and its fully
functional! This has been an exciting year as well with
many new advances, all of which have resulted from
Gods response to dedicated prayer. As we launch
our new Prayer Partner Alliance, we hope you will
consider joining us in asking God to make a way to
build a Protected Harbor mens home as well. Please
check the chair pocket in front of you, or visit our table
in the Commons this weekend for more information
about our mission and how you can be involved.

Bible & Life Attendance

November 1 & 2

Saturday Night
Sunday 8:15 a.m.
Sunday 9:30 a.m.
Sunday 11:00 a.m.
Home Groups
Total

781
154
345
652
419
2,351

First Baptist Academy

Wednesday Family Meal

November 12 (4:45-6:00pm in the

Fellowship/Recreation Gym)
Chicken Parmesan, Pasta,
Veggie, Salad, Dessert
Tickets may be purchased at the Lighthouse
Cafe or at the door for $6 each or $25 for a
family. Alternate choices available.

Weekly Schedule

Saturday, November 8
5:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.

Bible and Life Groups: Various Rooms on Campus

Worship Service: Worship Center
Spanish Worship Service: Modulars 1 and 2
Bible and Life Groups: Various Rooms on Campus

8:15 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.

Bible and Life Groups: Various Rooms on Campus

Haitian Bible Study & Worship: ED206
Vietnamese Worship & Bible Study: DC221
Worship Service: Worship Center
Bible and Life Groups: Various Rooms on Campus
Romanian Bible Study & Worship: Modular 4
Worship Service: Worship Center
Bible and Life Groups: Various Rooms on Campus
Spanish Worship Service: Student Center
Childrens Choirs & Student Creative Arts Teams
Worship Choir Rehearsal: Choir Room
Romanian Worship Service: Modular 4
Haitian Worship Service: Modular 2

Sunday, November 9

Tuesday, November 11

9:00 a.m. RefresHer Womens Bible Study: Worship Center

Wednesday, November 12

Protected Harbor Ministry

Special Emphasis Weekend

November 1 & 2

This Upcoming Week

Deacon of the Week
November 10 - 16
Chad Moore
&
Keith Langham

Protected Harbor Ministry

4:45 p.m. Family Meal: Fellowship Recreation-Gym

6:20 p.m. AWANA for Kids: Education Building
6:25 p.m. Band of Brothers Mens Bible Study: Chapel
6:30 p.m. RefresHer Womens Bible Study: Worship Center
6:30 p.m. High School Ministry: Home Groups Off Campus
6:30 p.m. Middle School Ministry: Student Center & Family Life Center
6:30 p.m. Worship Choir Rehearsal: Choir Room
Other events this week include: Choir Loft Removal, GriefShare, C2 The Bridge,
Legacy Builders Luncheon, Celebrate Recovery, and Widows Game and Pizza
Night

dAccordo Music Festival

FBA hosted the dAccordo Music Festival, an inaugural choir festival where
middle school choirs from faith-based, private schools in Collier County came
together in one accord to make music for His glory. Over 65 students gathered
to sing under the direction of guest conductor, Todd Peterson (Choral Director
at Barron Collier High School). Mr. Peterson enjoys connecting with students,
sharing his faith, and passing along his passion for music. These students took
part in a big choir experience, improved their vocal and ensemble techniques,
shared in fellowship with students from other faith-based schools, and used
their voices to share a glimpse of Gods glory through their beautiful sound.

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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