FIRST WORD

May 7 & 8, 2011

First Baptist Church Naples

 Motherhood Surprises
I want to say “Happy Mother’s Day” to all of our moms. I am
grateful for the godly mothering and modeling of my wife,
Janet. I am thrilled that our oldest, Kristin, reflects her heart
and character with her two girls. She is expecting a third in
June.
A number of mothers were surveyed and indicated what surprised them
about motherhood. Here are the varied surprises (in their words): “My
temper and impatience. How tired I feel. That a little baby can take up a
whole day. While I love my kids, some days I don’t like them. I say things
to my children that I vowed I would never say. I realize that I will never be
able to use the bathroom alone again!” They were also surprised “At how
many times a nose needs to be wiped, that a 2-year-old can bring an adult
to her knees in prayer faster than anything else, that she can’t punch out
from her job at 5 o’clock or 10 o’clock, and that worrying about germs,
strangers, and car accidents is ever-present.”
On a more positive note, mothers were surprised at “How much love she
had in her heart for her child even when he or she was naughty, how
being a mom brings out the best in her, that she truly understands her
own mother for the first time, that she could love a second child, then a
third as much as her first little one, and how wonderful it is to be called
‘Mommy’. ”
Women have also been surprised at how God answers child-like prayers
from mustard-seed faith. They have been relieved to know that the
house can survive more spills than can be counted and that her worth
as a manager would impress anyone with her resume: the ability to work
without supervision, often under stress and with frequent distractions;
the ability to communicate well with people of all ages and education
levels; the ability to be resourceful and to plan and coordinate activities
of various people, as well as being chauffeur, lifeguard, bodyguard, chef,
money manager, counselor, nurse, teacher, etc.; the ability to handle
conflict with patience and minimal fallout. She’s hired!
Moms, perhaps you were most surprised at how God uses you despite
your inadequacies and lack of formal training as a life-changer. You say
with Mary when she discovered that she was with child: “The Mighty One
has done great things for me. He has exalted those who are humble. He
has filled the hungry with good things” (Luke 1:49, 52, 53).

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.
 Summer Adult Bible Study
Living on the Edge
(by Chip Ingram)
Beginning Wednesday, June 1
6:30 p.m. in the Worship Center

Romans 12 is the START HERE for the Christian life. What most
Christians sadly misunderstand is that God isn’t into religious
activities or performance-based Christianity. Instead, Romans 12
reveals to us a relational profile of what it means to be a disciple,
as well as a proven pathway to becoming more like Jesus each day.

Please go to www.fbcn.org and click on the

SERVE icon to see opportunities
where YOU can
SERVE the Lord right here at FBCN!

“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

BEGINNING YOUR JOURNEY

If you are a new believer in Christ or new to First Baptist Church Naples,
please join us on Sunday, May 15 from 9:30 am to noon in DC115. You will
learn more about growing in your Christian faith and about all the ways the
church can help you do that. Refreshments will be provided. We will also
provide you with a DVD of the sermon for the weekend. Please call 596-8600
X261 to let us know if you can join us.
 Collier County Jail Ministry
In the Missions Kiosk this Weekend
This is a ministry of First Baptist Church Naples
to the inmates of the Collier County jail.

Matthew 25:35-40: “In as much as you did it to

the least of these, you have done it to Me.”

Women’s Ministry - Become part of a team

of women who go into the jail every Sunday
morning to do a worship service and witness
to these needy women.
Men’s Ministry - Join us for preaching, teaching, witnessing,
and worshipping every Sunday night to the male inmates
who hunger to hear God’s word.

Pen Pal Ministry - Maintain contact with those inmates

who have accepted the Lord and have gone off to prison.

If God is speaking to you about reaching people who need to be loved,

nurtured in the Christian faith, and find Jesus as their Lord and Savior,
this might be the ministry for you.
 Call Go to
1-800-671-1776 www.LC.org
for tickets! for tickets!
 high school
And
college graduates...

Please submit your name, the name of the school you are graduating from,
and your favorite scripture verse, along with your digital photo to the student
ministry office by Fri, 5/13 to be included in our special graduation issue of
First Word. All information must be sent electronically to gpeiffer@fbcn.org.
For more information, please call 449-4480.

students entering 5th-6th students entering 7th-8th

grades grades

get ready...registration begins soon!

 co g n ition
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Saturday, May 21st
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Student Center
By Reservation Only

...a special time to honor & celebrate our high school seniors as they graduate!
Parents of graduating seniors are welcome to join us.
Reservations are required by Mon, 5/16
To RSVP or for more information, contact Ginny at 449-4480 or gpeiffer@fbcn.org

Student Leadership University...unlike anything you’ve ever encountered...

What: SLU101
When: July 11-14, 2011
Cost: $595
Who: 7th & 8th graders
Where: Orlando, Florida

What is Student Leadership University??

Modeled after Fortune 500 corporate leadership seminars, each student is exposed to
comprehensive programs focusing on leadership skills. These skills include time and life
management, goal setting, dealing with conflict and difficult people, and developing a
Christian worldview. SLU challenges students to develop the ability to rise above self,
circumstances, obstacles, change and the crowd. Our aim is to equip, motivate, enable
and empower students for present and future leadership in their schools, churches, teams,
families and workplaces. We believe our training gives them a 20-year quantum leap on a
global level that accelerates their leadership decisions.
 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

Middle School Ministry Orientation

Saturday 5/21
8:45pm-9:30pm
or
Sunday 5/22
12:15pm-1pm

For students entering the 5th grade and their parents…

Please join us in FL117 immediately following BLGs on either:
Saturday 5/21 or Sunday 5/22
You and your child will have an opportunity to hear from Justin Faircloth, hang out with
the BLG teachers, and get acquainted with the Middle School Ministry.
For more information, please call 449-4480.
 ANOTHER FIRST FOR
FIRST BAPTIST ACADEMY!
Seventh grader Hannah Sparacio
and Senior Claire Dougherty both
qualified for the FHSAA State
Championship Track Meet.
Hannah will compete in the 300
Meter Hurdles and Claire in the
100 Meter Hurdles.

“To develop students with Christian character and a

biblical worldview, equipping them for
life, learning, and leadership.”

Beach Baptism
Sunday, May 29
Our next Beach Baptism is scheduled for
Sunday, May 29. If you would like to be
baptized in the beautiful Gulf of Mexico,
please call Linda at 596-8600 x280.

Quarterly Business Meeting

Our next Quarterly Business Meeting will be held on
Wednesday, May 25 at 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel. All
church members are encouraged to attend.

In Sympathy
FBCN member Coady (Paul) Coyne passed away on
April 28, 2011. We express our sympathy to his wife,
Charlotte, and the rest of the family.
KIDZ SUMMER QUEST 2011

Life is changing...are you ready?

Kidz summer quest: in transit

June 13-17
9am-12:15pm
for Students entering 5th and 6th grades
Register online at www.fbcn.org

volunteers
We need volunteers to assist with:
• Crafts
• Snacks
• Recreation
• Music
• Decorations
Please contact the student ministry office at 449-4480 to volunteer.
Help make a difference in the lives of students!
 Cookie Donations
Cookie donations are needed for Kidz Summer Quest
(VBS). Please bring in Oreos or chocolate chip type
cookies for the children to enjoy for their snacks. Tubs will
be placed in the Fellowship Hallway, the Commons, and
the Education Building to place your cookie packages in.
 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
Speaker This Week: Dr. Hayes Wicker, Senior Pastor
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.

Parent Dedication Class

A Parent Dedication Class will be held on Sunday,
May 22 at 11:00 a.m in ED166. This class is for
parents wanting to dedicate themselves and their
child to the Lord during the Worship Service. If you
would like to make a reservation to attend, please
call Kim at 596-8600 x360.

KidzTown Worship
What is fun and uplifting for children in 1st through 4th grades?
You’re right! It is KidzTown Worship! KidzTown is open to all
children in 1st through 4th grades and is located in DC120
on Saturdays at 6:00 p.m. and Sundays at 9:30 a.m. This week’s lesson in
Exodus keys in on the need to show love to God by being obedient to Him and
to other figures of authority. We will be looking at the ten plagues by which God
punished Egypt and convinced Pharaoh to “Let my people go.” Come and join us
as we worship the Lord “Kid Style” with singing, prayer, games, and Bible study.
You may even see one of our famous KidzTown characters!

AVL Vounteers Needed

Are you interested in helping children know Christ?
Do you like operating electronics? Have you ever
thought about helping run the Audio Visual Lighting
systems in KidzTown? If so, then please contact John
Patterson at 596-8600 x231 for more information
on how to become an AVL Tech for KidzTown!
 Upcoming Events
Saturday, May 7
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, May 8
Happy Mothers’ Day
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
6:00 p.m. Romanian Baptist Congregation/Modulars 3 & 4
Tuesday, May 10
6:30 a.m. Raising a Modern Day Knight/WC117
9:00 a.m. EnricHer Women’s Ministry/Various Rooms
Wednesday, May 11
4:45 p.m. Family Meal/Fellowship Recreation-Gym (ends at 6pm)
6:20 p.m. AWANA/Education Building
6:25 p.m. Band of Brothers Men’s Ministry Bible Study/Chapel
6:30 p.m. EnricHer Women’s Ministry/Various Rooms
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
8:00 p.m. Deacon Meeting/Chapel
Thursday, May 12
11:00 a.m. Pray for our Pastors/AD184
6:00 p.m. Celebrate Recovery/DC121
6:30 p.m. Holding Onto H.O.P.E./DC111

Holding Onto H.O.P.E.

(Helping Others through
Pregnancy Encouragement)
Thursday, May 12 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.
Last Weekend
Decisions For Christ
Profession of Faith
Joe Adams
Jessica Baxter
Membership by Letter
Bill Erickson
Bonnie Inman
John & Cindy Snider
Dual Membership
Alvin & Conchita Saquing
Financial Stewardship
2010-2011 Operating Revenues
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Worship Attendance
Statement April 30 & May 1
of Faith Saturday Night 951
Diane Bridges Sunday Morning 9:30 1,350
Loriet Cruz Sunday Morning 11:00 909
Carol Forrester
Modesto Jimene Total 3,210
Rojas
Martin & Joetta
Sherlock
Bible & Life Attendance
April 30 & May 1

July 1, 2010 - May 1, 2011 Saturday Night 856

Budget Actual Variance Sunday 8:15 92
$6,558,079 $6,462,914 ($95,165) Sunday 9:30 300
Sunday 11:00 667
Debt balance as of May 1 Home Groups 384
$9,721,695 Total 2,299

Next Week
Deacon of the Week
May 9 - 15
Darrell Campbell & Jack Avedisian
If you need assistance, please call the church
deacon hotline at 800-732-9573.
For Spanish, call 601-6051.
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 May 11th (4:45 p.m.-6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Recreation-Gym)
`

Beef Stroganoff with Egg Noodles, Salad, Vegetable, and a 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 (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
 Summer Schedule
Begins June 5th
Saturday Night
Worship Service at 6:00 p.m.
Bible and Life Groups at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday Morning
Worship Service at 9:30 a.m.
Bible and Life Groups at 11:00 a.m.

More information coming soon!

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