Transfer of Letter Roy & Nancy Threet

Decisions for Christ

March 16 & 17

Worship Attendance
1,110 1,842 1,121 4,073 Dr. Hayes Wicker Miguel Cruz Beverly Day Betsy Evans Justin Faircloth Steve Hayes Jim Hill Shannon Moore John Patterson Douglas Pigg Tom Rider Larry Rigley Dr. Todd Stearns Kevin Taylor Kevin VanDuser Eric Yeldell

Pastoral Staff
Senior Pastor Hispanic Congregation Pastor Director of Preschool Ministry Childrens Ministry Director Associate Pastor/Middle School Ministry Associate Pastor/Biblical Counseling Director of Single Parent Family Ministry Director of Womens Ministry Associate Pastor/Media & Technology Senior Associate Pastor Associate Pastor/School Administrator Associate Pastor/Pastoral Care Associate Pastor/Worship & Music Associate Pastor/High School Ministry Associate Pastor/FBCN SportsOutreach Associate Pastor/Contemporary Worship & Ministries

Decisions from the Beach Baptism and from Discovering First Baptist Church Naples are on the back panel of this First Word.

Saturday Night Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. Total

$5,635,585

2012-2013 Operating Revenues July 1, 2012 - March 17, 2013 Budget Actual Variance Bless the Lord offering underway!

Financial Stewardship

March 16 & 17

Bible & Life Attendance

Debt balance

$5,416,496 ($219,089)

Saturday 5:00 p.m. 25 Saturday 7:30 p.m. 720 Sunday 8:15 a.m. 142 Sunday 9:30 a.m. 394 Sunday 11:00 a.m. 802 Home Groups 494 Total 2,577

Deacon of the Week March 25 - 31 Frank Romano & Lee Norton

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

Meal for March 27 (4:45 p.m.-6 p.m. in the Fellowship Recreation-Gym) Chicken Marsala, Rice Pilaf, Salad, Veggie, Dessert
Tickets may be purchased at the Lighthouse Cafe during regular business hours or at the door for $6 each or $25 for a family (immediate family residing in home). Alternate choices include grilled chicken breast, hamburger, pizza, or a grilled hot dog. `

Wednesday Family Meal

Saturday, March 23
5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

Weekly Schedule

Statement of Faith Larry Bauer Brian & Marilyn Emsley Kristy Rea Lisa Ryan Don & Diane Sardilli Jack & Cathy Shemavonian

Decisions for Christ Discovering First Baptist Beach Baptism

Anna Andreoulakis William Bailey, Jr. Kelly Bauer Eden Bridges Patricia Carley Bob Clark Kimberly Fekkes William Hummel

Kevin McCauley A. Dennis Miller Patricia Miller Robin Morisma Kera Schwartz Ryan Schwartz George Tyukos

Bible and Life Groups: Various Rooms on Campus Worship Service: Worship Center Spanish Worship Service: Chapel Bible and Life Groups: Various Rooms on Campus Bible and Life Groups: Various Rooms on Campus Worship Service: Worship Center Bible and Life Groups: Various Rooms on Campus Romanian Bible Study & Worship: Modulars 3 & 4 Haitian Bible Study & Worship: ED222 Vietnamese Bible Study & Worship: DC220 Worship Service: Worship Center Bible and Life Groups: Various Rooms on Campus Spanish Worship Service: Student Center

Guest Reception
There is a guest reception in the Commons following the Saturday night and Sunday morning 11am services. Pastor Wicker would love to meet you!

Sunday, March 24
8:15 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m.

For more information about our church and our ministries, please visit our church website at

www.fbcn.org
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Tuesday, March 26
4:45 p.m. 6:20 p.m. 6:25 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m. RefresHer Womens Ministry: Worship Center (east side)

Wednesday, March 27

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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

Family Meal: Fellowship Recreation-Gym AWANA: Education Building Band of Brothers Mens Ministry: Chapel RefresHer Womens MInistry: Worship Center (east side) High School Ministry: Student Center Middle School Ministry: Family Life Center-Gym Choir Rehearsal: Choir Room Orchestra Rehearsal: Worship Center

First Baptist Church Naples

Other events this week include: Outreach Evangelism, Annas Tea, Prayer for our Pastors, Celebrate Recovery, Grief Share, and Good Friday Service. Please see our weekly schedule at www.fbcn.org/weeklyschedule.

Blessing and Branches

This weekend is the beginning of what is known as Holy Week, beginning with Palm Sunday. That represents the time when, according to Mark 11:7-10, Jesus entered Jerusalem triumphantly upon an unridden colt. The Jews came out by the thousands to welcome the One that many considered the Messiah. It was fitting for Him to ride upon a beast to be used for a sacred purpose, which had never been used for any other, like the red heifer, whose ashes cleansed from pollution (Numbers 19:2).

This Week

(chronological order)

They cried, Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord (Psalm 118:26). This was reminiscent of how Simon Maccabaeus entered the city 150 years before after defeating Israels enemies in battle. They welcomed him with thanksgiving and branches of palm trees. They expected that Jesus would conquer the hated Romans in similar fashion. They also spread out their garments on the ground before Him just as they did when Jehu was anointed king (2 Kings 9:13). The psalmists words, Blessed in the name of the Lord is He who comes! (literally translated) was the regular greeting with which pilgrims were addressed when they reached the Temple on the occasion of a great feast. He who comes was another name for the Messiah. He had finally arrived! Hosanna is a simple transliteration of the Hebrew for save now, occurring in the same form in 2 Samuel 14:4 and 2 King 6:26: Help, O king! This special weekend is a time when we ask God to help us in many ways, but particularly financial deliverance from debt. We are looking to our King, Who has come. Hopefully, our Hosannas will not be as hypocritical as were those during the Triumphal Entry, who later cried, Crucify Him! Also, I trust that we will give more than just garments or palm branches in our Bless the Lord Offering to retire our debt on our Phase 2 buildings. May we add the second part of Psalm 118:26, which was not spoken in Jerusalem: We have blessed you from the house of the Lord. Countless people have been blessed as we have expanded Gods house of ministry. Truly, blessed is the one who gives generously out of gratitude for Gods goodness and lovingkindness (Psalm 118:29). If the Lord asks you for your colt or anything else, may no one reply, Why are you doing this? I hope that you will answer, The Lord has need of it (Mark 11:3). May Jesus be glorified as we agree with Him, My house shall be called a house of prayer for all of the nations (Mark 11:17).

Dr. Hayes Wicker Senior Pastor

There are several beautiful paintings on display in the Commons (in the area across from the Lighthouse Bookstore, by the stairs) that are currently being offered in a silent auction. All proceeds go to the Bless the Lord offering. Bids close at 12:30pm on Sunday, March 31. Paintings donated by local artist and FBCN member Joyce Norwood. Bill & Ginny Hanson are at the Missions Kiosk in the Commons this weekend. They are missionaries with the Association of Baptists for World Evengelism (ABWE) and members of FBCN. They assist ABWE missionaries with building projects globally (churches, schools, hospitals) in 20 countries. Visit them this weekend, and they can provide you with a detailed analysis of their ministry. You can also view photos of their projects around the globe and see how you can pray or assist them in their ministry.

Silent Auction for Paintings in Commons

A dinner and Bible study will be provided on Sunday nights April 7, April 21, and May 5 for all high school seniors. For information, please call 596-8600 x224.

Senior-itis

SOS Purity Retreat for 7th and 8th grade students will be April 12-13 for $35 per person. Register online at fbcn.org/ msm. For details, call 596-8600 x224.

7th and 8th Graders

Missions Kiosk

All Juniors and Seniors join us on April 12-13 in Orlando, Florida. For more information, please call 596-8600 x224.

Junior/Senior Weekend

This ministry of the deacons wives to the widows of our congregation will be on Monday, March 25 at 1:30pm in WC117. Sign-up in the Fellowship Hallway or call Vada at 596-8600 x268. Join us for fellowship and encouragement from Gods Word.

Annas Tea

This class is for children in 1st through 4th grade that would like to be baptized. It begins on Saturday, April 13 at 7:30pm. This 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 596-8600 x350 to register your child and to pick up his/ her workbook. There will be a meeting for all adults who are interested in praying, discussing, and exploring practical, measurable steps to develop a Special Needs Ministry to support children with special needs in the age range of approximately 6-12 years old. The meeting will be held in Room DC120 on Sunday, April 21 at 12:30pm. Lunch will be provided so please RSVP to Nancy at 596-8600 x350. This meeting is for adults only (no childcare provided).

First Steps Class

Special Needs Ministry

This will be on Thursday, March 28 6:30pm-9pm. Bring your flashlight! Register by calling 596-8600 x224. We are also collecting plastic eggs and individually wrapped candies for this event. Please place your donations in the colorful collection bins located throughout the campus.

Middle School Moonlight Event

Upcoming Events Special Easter Worship Services Good Friday Service Friday, March 29 at 7:00pm
Join us for a special night of reflection and celebration of the Lords Supper, featuring our combined worship teams. Limited childcare will be available for infants through five years of age.

(chronological order)

Come to our next Family Fun Night and cheer on our children and adults who have built a race car. See which ones are the fastest on Friday, April 5 at 6:30pm in the Student Center. Trophies awarded for best design. Concessions will be available. If you are in 1st-5th grade and would like to purchase a car kit to build your own race car, it is not too late. Contact Nancy at 596-8600 x350 for more information. Joel Rosenberg is once again coming to speak to us at FBCN. He will be the guest speaker in all worship services the weekend of April 6 & 7. He is the best selling author of The Last Jihad, The Last Days, The Ezekiel Option, The Copper Scroll, and Epicenter. He will also be signing his books after the Saturday night service and after the Sunday morning 11am service. Paul Dixon is once again coming to speak to us at FBCN. He will be the guest speaker in all worship services the weekend of April 13 & 14. He was president of Cedarville University from 1978-2003. Prior to that, he spent 14 years as an evangelist.

Family Fun Night

Scholarship applications and information are now online for college or seminary students who are FBCN members and meet all the criteria. Deadline to apply is May 1. Please go online at fbcn.org/college for all criteria, information, and application. For questions, email Rhonda at rwright@ fbcn.org.
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Christian Vocation Seminary/ College Scholarships

News
FBCN member Patricia Melaragno passed away on March 11. We express our sympathy to her family. FBCN is now hiring for several housekeeping positions with the Premises Keepers. If you enjoy cleaning and have a heart to serve, we would like to talk to you. Ask for an application in the main church office, or go online at www. fbcn.org and select About Us/Employment Openings. You can also call Bob at 596-8600 x237. Looking for a part-time job? We have a few openings at the Lighthouse Cafe. This is your opportunity to put a few dollars in your pocket while serving the members and guests at FBCN. Call Bob at 596-8600 x237 for details.

Joel Rosenberg Coming to FBCN

Absent from the Body, Present with the Lord

Easter Resurrection Services

Classes for infants through 4th grade during worship. All Bible and Life Groups are cancelled.

Saturday, March 30 6:00pm

FBCN Employment Opportunities

Limited childcare available for infants through five years of age. All Bible and Life Groups are cancelled.

Sunday, March 31 8:00am, 9:30am, or 11:00am

Paul Dixon Coming to FBCN