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This weekend, we remember those who gave their lives to ensure the freedoms and blessings that we appreciate as Americans.
Experiencing
GOD
Beginning Wednesday, June 3 at 6:30 p.m. in the Worship Center, Mens Ministry and Womens Ministry will meet together around tables organized by Bible and Life Group. Sign-up for this study in your Bible and Life Group. Workbooks are now on sale in the Lighthouse Bookstore.
Popcorn Testimonies
The phrase popcorn testimonies refers to a quick word from an individual. It is like the old adage: Stand up, speak up, shut up! Here are some popcorn thoughts. We were thrilled to have the Commencement Exercise for our first graduating High School class from First Baptist Academy on May 15. Nine young people received their diplomas and boldly stepped toward a new frontier. I thank our School Administrator, Rev. Tom Rider, Joel Staggers, and our faculty for preparing the next generation to be warriors of the Christian worldview. I am preaching three times for Founders Week at Word of Life in Schroon Lake, New York this weekend. You have perhaps heard of the founders, Jack Wyrtzen and Harry Bollback. Our Associate Pastor in Evangelism and Discipleship, Greg Davidson, will be preaching in my place here, and I will be back in the pulpit next weekend. Pray for this wonderful missions and training ministry. I am grateful for the sweet spirit of those who are willing to move from the 11:00 worship time to our summer schedule of one Sunday morning worship service at 9:30. I look forward to the synergy and unity of being together. The huge decrease in attendance from June September has great impact particularly on the 11:00 time, the smallest of the three worship times. I am also grateful for how our teachers in the Bible and Life ministry are cooperating and ministering to their classes. We are beginning our new Wednesday program on June 3 with combined adults in the north side of the worship center. As we gather around tables, we will hear outstanding testimonies, music, and teaching about Experiencing God. This transformational study has been one of the philosophical foundations of our ministry for these last 17 years. You will receive tremendous help in discovering the will of God, walking in faith and obedience, and learn to discern where God is at work and then join Him. We are finalizing our budget preparations for the new fiscal year beginning in July. We will be sharing a copy of the budget and then making a presentation, seeking to be good stewards of Gods money as we adjust to the economic realities. Doug Pigg, Conard Wrightsman, and all of our staff have worked hard with the Finance Committee to bring this to your attention. Considering the high impact of the recession, our church has done remarkably well these last two years. We believe that where God guides He provides and that the bottom line is always His good, acceptable, and perfect will (Romans 12:2). I hope you were able to swallow and digest my popcorn!
There is a guest reception in the Commons immediately following the Saturday night and the 11:00 a.m. Sunday morning services. Come and meet Dr. Wicker.
Guest Reception
Beginning Sunday, May 31, our Sunday morning schedule will be as follows:
Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. Bible and Life Groups at 11:00 a.m.
Our Saturday night schedule will remain the same.
On Sunday, June 14, we will have the first of our Summer Church Prayer and Fellowship Nights. Be watching First Word for more details, other exciting summer announcements, and fun summer activities yet to come!
VBS Snacks
Decoration Help
All of our women are invited on Wednesday, May 27 at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel to share in an hour of celebration and praise as we rejoice in and bid farewell to another semester of study and prepare for a summer of reading and continued growth in the Lord. Praise and Worship will be followed with heartfelt testimony and a special teaching from Gods Word by our Senior Pastors wife, Janet Wicker. She will also announce and present her exciting selections for the 2009 Summer Book Club. Dont miss this great night in the beautiful Chapel!
Come by the Missions Kiosk in the Commons to find out more about this Missions Ministry!
Wednesday Evening Mens Study For All Ages 6:25 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in the Worship Center (WC100c)
Study of the life of Joshua with everyday life application for men.
GRADUATES
2009
high school
Ericka Lynne Ballew Gulf Coast High School Plans for the future: Florida Gulf Coast University with a major in History Favorite Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:14
Katie Butler Lely High School Plans for the future: Edison State College with a major in Nursing Favorite Scripture: Isaiah 40:31
Emily J. Carroll Barron Collier High Plans for the future: Florida State University with a major in Pre-med/ Biology/Chemistry Favorite Scripture: Psalm 150
Richard Louis Costabile II Gulf Coast High School Plans for the future: University of Central Florida with a major in Biomedical Engineering Favorite Scripture: Romans 3:23
Nathan Douglas Cox Naples High School Plans for the future: Stetson University with a major in Business Favorite Scripture: Philippians 4:13
Timothy James Curfman Naples High School Plans for the future: Edison State College with a major in Business Management Favorite Scripture: Philippians 4:13
Matthew Steven Donovan Gulf Coast High School Plans for the future: U.S. Marine Corp.
Robert Earl Edwards II First Baptist Academy Plans for the future: Clearwater Christian College with a major in Accounting/Business Favorite Scripture: I Chronicles 28:20
Logan W. Flood Gulf Coast High School Plans for the future: University of South Florida with a major in Marketing Favorite Scripture: Romans 3:23
Stuart James Frederick Lauren Katherine Gayle Carla Gonzalez Naples High School Gulf Coast High School Gulf Coast High School Plans for the future: Plans for the future: Plans for the future: Pursue a career in golf Florida Gulf Coast Cedarville University Favorite Scripture: University with a major with a major in Nursing Micah 6:8 in Business Favorite Scripture: Favorite Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12 I John 3:7
Anna-Lisa Rose Gottwald Homeschooled Plans for the future: Hillsdale, Southeastern, Savannah School of Arts & Design Favorite Scripture: Psalm 46:5
Joshua Timothy Hiers Barron Collier High Plans for the future: Florida Gulf Coast University with a major in Business Favorite Scripture: Philippians 4:13
Kristen Elizabeth Hintz First Baptist Academy Plans for the future: Pensacola Christian College Favorite Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8
Kaleb Robert Kantner First Baptist Academy Plans for the future: Florida Gulf Coast University with a major in Athletic Training/ Physical Therapy Favorite Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11
Caitlin Killilea Naples High School Plans for the future: Undecided/considering ministry career Favorite Scripture: Philippians 1:6 and Jeremiah 29:11
Kory Kubacki Barron Collier High Plans for the future: Florida State University with a major in Biological Science Favorite Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11
Jeremy Landrum Lely High School Plans for the future: Naples Police Academy with a major in Criminal Justice Favorite Scripture: Proverbs 4:5
Abigail Elizabeth Lee Gulf Coast High School Plans for the future: Florida Southern College with a major in Elementary Education Favorite Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11
Joshua Christopher Lee Gulf Coast High School Plans for the future: Hodges University, Nova Southeastern University with a major in Biomedical Studies Favorite Scripture: John 3:30
Bryan Anthony Long Barron Collier High Plans for the future: University of Central Florida with a major in Computer Science Favorite Scripture: Psalm 23
Lawson Lyon Barron Collier High Plans for the future: University of South Florida with a major in Business Management Favorite Scripture: Proverbs 27:19
Justina Ann McIntyre First Baptist Academy Plans for the future: International School of Design with a major in Communications and Design Favorite Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11
Patricia Dawn Merchant Gulf Coast High School Plans for the future: Florida Gulf Coast University with a major in Physical Therapy Favorite Scripture: Philippians 4:13
Christy Pagoni Lely High School Plans for the future: University of Central Florida/Tallahassee Community College for Communications/ Business/Dance Favorite Scripture: Psalm 91
Austin Ritter Gulf Coast High School Plans for the future: University of Central Florida with a major in Molecular and Microbiology Favorite Scripture: Romans 8:37
Brandon Lee Schwartz Barron Collier High Plans for the future: University of South Florida with a major in Premedical Sciences Favorite Scripture: Matthew 19:26
Rachel Scofield First Baptist Academy Plans for the future: Cedarville University with a major in Urban Missions Favorite Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8
Devon Alana Slabaugh Gulf Coast High School Plans for the future: University of Florida with a major in Biology/Medicine Favorite Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6
Joseph Curtis Williams Palmetto Ridge High Plans for the future: Edison State College with a major in Criminal Justice
Kristopher Woods Gulf Coast High School Plans for the future: University of Florida with a major in Civil Engineering Favorite Scripture: Philippians 4:13
Ian Matthias Wright Golden Gate High Plans for the future: Undecided/moving to Willard, Ohio Favorite Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-5
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Brent Michael Day Florida Gulf Coast University Bachelor of Science in Finance, Magna Cum Laude Favorite Scripture: Romans 8:28 Ashleigh Eisinger Georgia State College and University Masters Degree of Fine Arts. Attending University of Houston to get PhD in literature and creative writing Favorite Scripture: Psalm 23:1
Kylie Megan Zawacky Griggs International Plans for the future: Edison College with a major in Psychology Favorite Scripture: James 1:2-4
Victoria Case Belmont University Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design. Looking for work in Nashville. Favorite Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:3-5
D. Lauren Nolton Smith Michelle VanDerPloeg Liberty University Trinity Christian School B.S. Elementary Bachelors in Business Education. Will begin Residing in Chicago student teaching this fall. pursuing career in business. Favorite Scripture: Favorite Scripture: Philippians 4:8 Ephesians 5:15-18
Kathryn M. Walters University of Florida College of Medicine M.D. Favorite Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18
There is something for everyone. We look forward to serving all your Bible, book, music, gift, and card needs all summer, and all year. Remember your bookstore is a ministry of FBCN. All profits go to furthering Gods Word in Southwest Florida and beyond.
Lighthouse Cafe
Special Summer Hours
Our special summer hours will begin after Memorial Day Weekend on May 26 (we will be closed on Memorial Day): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (Re-Open Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.) Closed Friday Saturday 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Important Announcements
It is our desire that Jesus be the focus in our worship services. Therefore, in consideration of others desiring to worship with limited distraction, we ask each person to do the following: - Please turn your cell phone off or set to vibrate. - Please remain in the worship center (except in the case of emergency) once you have entered to worship. - Should your child become unsettled or noisy during the worship service, please take your little one to the Fellowship Hallway or preschool ministry area in the Education Building where you can comfortably watch the service on a television monitor. Thank you for helping us maintain a worshipful atmosphere for everyone! 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. Our next quarterly business meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel. All church members are encouraged to attend and participate.
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Do you want to help in times of disaster with Florida Disaster Relief? Do you want to be part of First Baptists Disaster Response Team? FEMA and Emergency Management officials now require all volunteers to be credentialed before they will be allowed to work in a disaster area. Training is being offered to meet those requirements on May 30 at Pines Baptist Church in Pembroke Pines, FL. If you would like to go, or for more details, call David Gallaway at 597-0361, Ed Heim at 821-9173, or Jim Hill at 596-8600 x242. Our new work ministry is up and running. If you are currently unemployed and are looking for a job, please check out our website at www.fbcn.org, hover over FBCN Ministries, and then click on Work Ministry. As we receive help wanted information from our church membership, we will post those positions on this site. If you are hiring, or know of someplace that is hiring, please email rwright@fbcn.org with details so that we may post that information too. The Marriage Savers program will help you have a healthy marriage and will enhance your relationship. It is a requirement here at FBCN and involves a premarital inventory and a mentor couple who will meet with you for six sessions. Please contact Pastor Roy Fisher at 596-8600 x265 for an appointment or for more details.
Work Ministry
Online giving is available on the First Baptist Church website at www.fbcn.org. On the home page, click on Giving and follow the instructions to make contributions to FBCN and FBA. The Finance Office will be glad to assist you at 596-8600 x255 for Carmen (FBCN) and x256 for Cindy (FBA).
Boys and girls, you will not want to miss this weeks KidzTown Worship! We will be having our Game Show Review as we look at what we have learned so far in our series, Super Sports Spectacular. During Game Show Review, children have an opportunity to review what they have already learned in a way that is sure to create a lot of laughs. Each week at KidzTown, children have a great time singing, studying Gods Word, and worshipping the Lord Kid Style. Parents, if your child has not yet experienced the fun of a child-style worship experience, please dont hesitate to bring him to KidzTown. KidzTown is open to all children in 1st through 5th grades and is located in DC120 on Saturday at 6:00 p.m. and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Please call Vada at 596-8600 x268 to give her the date of your 50th, 60th, or 70th wedding anniversary to be announced in First Word. If an immediate family member passes away, please call Vada at 596-8600 x268, and give her the information. This information will then be placed in First Word the following weekend. Join us in praying for our pastors on Thursdays from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon in the small conference room (AD184) in the Administration Building. We meet to pray for our pastors every Thursday except during the summer months of June, July, and August. Charles and Jane Blankenship are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on May 29, 2009. Congratulations Charles and Jane! Should you have an interest in becoming involved in the Homebound Ministry and being a part of our C.I.A. Team (Christians In Action), please contact Pastor Roy Fisher at 596-8600 x265. We are in need of a few more C.I.A. members! If your child will not be moving up to the next grade in the fall, please call Kim in the preschool office no later than Tuesday, May 26th at 596-8600 x360.
KidzTown
Homebound Ministry
(Helping Others through Pregnancy Encouragement) This new 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 Gods Word and other Christian supplemental materials. If you find yourself in need of H.O.P.E., please join us on Thursday, May 28 in the Discipleship Center, Room DC108 at 6:30 p.m.. For more information, please contact Sue Gonzalez at sgonzalez@fbalions.org or call the Womens Ministry office at 596-8600 x241. The FBCN Beacons registration meeting will be held on Saturday, May 30 in the Student Center at the following times: Pee-Wee Division (Ages 7-9) at 10:00 a.m., Junior Division (Ages 10-11) at 11:00 a.m., and Senior Division (Ages 12-14) at 12:00 p.m. The next Parent Dedication Class will be held on Sunday, June 14 at 11:00 a.m. in Room ED164. This class is for parents wanting to dedicate themselves and their child to the Lord during a worship service. Please call Kim at 596-8600 x360 to make your reservation.
Holding on to H.O.P.E.
Parent Dedication
The DVD of Mike Huckabee that was recorded when he spoke for the Big Life Ministries event on March 26, 2009 is now available in the Media Ministry only for $7.00 each. You may also order by phone using your credit card by calling 596-8600 x410. Pick up your copy today!
Upcoming Events
Saturday, May 23
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 Group for 60+/DC107 Worship Service/Worship Center Bible and Life Groups for Adults/Various Rooms on Campus KidzTown Childrens Worship/DC120 Romanian Bible Study and Worship/Modulars 3 & 4 Vietnamese Bible Study and Worship/DC220 Worship Service/Worship Center Bible and Life Groups for All Ages/Various Rooms on Campus Hispanic Worship Service/Student Center Romanian Baptist Mission/Modulars 3 & 4
Sunday, May 24
8:15 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 27
The Vine College & Career Service/Student Center Wednesday Night Family Meal/Gym Wacky Wednesdays Childrens Ministry/DC120 Band of Brothers Mens Ministry/WC100c EnricHer Womens Ministry/Chapel Middle School Ministry/Gym High School Ministry/Student Center Prayer Meeting & Bible Study/WC103 Worship Choir Rehearsal/Choir Room Hispanic Bible Study/Modulars 2, 3, and 4 Quarterly Business Meeting/Chapel Worship Orchestra Rehearsal/Worship Center Praying for our Pastors/AD184 Celebrate Recovery/Student Center Holding On To H.O.P.E./DC108 International English School/Education Building (2nd floor)
Thursday, May 28
11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
Come on a Journey with God! June 8 - July 31 For those in 3rd-9th grade by Fall 2009
Last Weekend
Decisions For Christ
Dual Membership Lisa Schott
Worship Attendance
May 16 & 17
Saturday Night Total Total 1,240 1,182 755 3,177
Membership by Letter Sunday 9:30 a.m. Bradd Konert Sunday 11:00 a.m. Loretta Konert
Financial Stewardship
2008-2009 Operating Revenues
July 1, 2008 - May 17, 2009 Budget Actual Variance $6,643,756 $6,691,241 $47,485
Total
2,067
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.
May 25 - May 31
Bookstore Hours
Monday Tuesday & Thursday Wednesday Friday Saturday Sunday Closed 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Closed 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 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cafe Hours
Sermon Notes
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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 Womens Ministry 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 Van Duser .......................................................... Associate Pastor/Middle School Ministry
Church Office
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.