Dr. Hayes Wicker, Senior Pastor
Confirming the Called
I am so grateful that the Lord called me into the vocational
ministry of pastoring a church and preaching the Word of
God. Truly, Jesus “gave gifts to men” that called people to
“equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the
Body of Christ” (Eph. 4:8-12). It is our joy over the next two
weeks to confirm the called concerning two young men and
their unique ministries.
We will vote next week concerning David George as our
Pastor of Hispanic Ministry. David has been serving for a
number of months as Interim Pastor with our Spanishspeaking friends. When Miguel Cruz resigned and began a new work in our
area, we desperately needed someone who was fluent in Spanish, loyal to the
church, and had a godly lifestyle to bring restoration and lead toward revival.
David has been teaching at First Baptist Academy and previously served
as an active layman in Stark, Florida, graduated from Southeastern Baptist
Theological Seminary, and ministered as an International Mission Board fulltime missionary in Paraguay. He and his wife Linda, a veterinarian, have always
been active in different ministries wherever they have served. He has a Bachelor
of Science degree in Biology from Florida State and has served capably as a
Health Services Supervisor in Collier County and as an Environmental Health
Specialist.
David has a great heart for not only building ministry with evangelism and
discipleship through our church, but also helping to coordinate our larger
ministries and missions to Hispanics. Married for twenty years, he and Linda
have three children. The brothers and sisters under his care have already
fallen in love with them and gave a standing ovation when they learned of the
recommendation by the Personnel Committee.
We are also confirming the call of Timothy Pigg, the new pastor of First Baptist
Church of Immokalee. After graduating from Southwestern Seminary last week,
he and Jessica have moved back home. Since his dad, Doug, became our
Administrator and later our Executive Pastor, Timothy has been a member of
our church. With his Master of Divinity degree and undergraduate degree, he
has already served as the pastor of the Hopewell Baptist Church and as youth
minister of the Friendship Baptist Church in the Fort Worth area. He brings
many gifts and great intelligence to bear in this calling.
Tim has been vetted by an ordination council of pastors this week, with the
official ordination service on Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. I will bring a biblical
charge and message, and we will have the “laying on of hands” by ordained
clergy. Ordination has official government recognition, with tax implications and
legal endorsement to perform weddings and other activities on behalf of the
local church. We welcome our friends from Immokalee in this evening worship
service, as well as our entire church.
Like young Jeremiah, we recognize that the Lord has “consecrated and
appointed” these men to be “prophets to the nations.” The Lord has sent them
and they are going, so they are to “speak whatever God commands” (Jeremiah
1:5, 8, 17).
*There is a guest reception in the Commons following the Saturday night and
Sunday morning worship services. Pastor would love to meet you!
Welcome to First Baptist Church Naples
We are so glad you joined us for worship! Greeters at the doors can help with
any immediate needs you may have. Volunteers at the Information Desk in the
Commons can assist you in finding the perfect Bible & Life Group. For more
information about our church and ministries, please call Lou at 596-8600 x258.
Ordination Service for Timothy Pigg
This Sunday, May 17 at 7:00pm in the Chapel
Please join us as we have the privilege of ordaining Timothy
Pigg to the Gospel Ministry. We will be joined by our friends
from First Baptist Church of Immokalee, where Tim will be
serving as Pastor.
Churchwide
Student Ministry
There will be no Wednesday night ministries on May 27.
The church building will be closed.
David George
In View of a Call
as our Pastor of Hispanic Ministry
It is with great excitement that we introduce David George
to come in view of a call as our Hispanic Pastor here at
FBCN. For the past six months, David has served as our
Interim Hispanic Pastor and has done an incredible job
of growing and moving the Hispanic Ministry forward.
David’s affinity for Hispanic work was formed when he
was a missionary with the International Mission Board in
Paraguay. David and his wife, Linda, have three children
who all attend school at FBA (Savannah-18, Rebekkah-14,
and Seth-8). There will be a church vote on David next
weekend, May 23 & 24.
Quarterly Business Meeting
Wednesday, June 3 at 8:00pm in the Room WC117
All church members are invited and encouraged to attend.
“Foundations 101” New Believers Class
Begins Saturday, June 6 at 7:30pm in Room DC112
This ten week class is for new believers and anyone
interested in learning the basic principles and truths of
the Christian faith. If you know someone who is a new
believer, invite him/her to attend. For details, call Linda at
596-8600 x280.
Children’s Ministry
Vacation Bible School
Volunteers Needed Now for Decoration Preparation
“Everest” is coming June 8-12! We need volunteers to help
with making decorations for hallways. Please call Nancy
at 596-8600 x350. We also need volunteers during the
week of VBS. There is a display in the Commons near the
stairs to sign-up to be part of this fun week. Make sure you
pick-up a postcard at the display with the training meeting
information and dates. Several volunteers are also needed
in preschool and kindergarten. Please call 596-8600 x351
for more details.
VBS Supplies and Snacks Needed
We are in need of the following supplies to use during
Vacation Bible School: Five light-weight fire pits, ski supplies
(skis, boots, snowboards, etc.), camping supplies and gear
(small tents, hiking boots, canteens, lanterns, etc.), white
or light blue sheets or large pieces of fabric (sheet size),
artificial Christmas trees, packing peanuts, and climbing gear.
All items will be returned. VBS also needs snacks (potato
chips, sandwich style cookies but nothing with peanuts, and
Cheez-It baked snack crackers). There are collection bins in
the Fellowship Hallway, the Commons, and the Education
Building. You may also call Nancy at 596-8600 x350.
High School & Middle School Camp
Clearwater Christian College
Sign-up Now
All current 8th-11th graders can sign-up now with $270 for
High School Camp July 25-29. Register at hsmfbcn.com/
camp2015.
All current 5th-7th graders can sign-up now with $270 for
Middle School Camp July 29-August 2. Register at msmfbcn.
com/campmsm.
College/20s Ministry
College/20s Summer Sessions
Begins Thursday, May 28 at 7pm
in the Student Center
Join college aged and young adults in their 20s as we kick
off College/20s Ministry Summer Sessions. Passionate
worship, dynamic and relevant teaching, and tons of
opportunities to connect with old friends and meet some
new. Interested in more info? Contact Troy Maragos,
Pastor of College/20s Ministry at [email protected].
Women’s Ministry
Beth Moore Conference
June 12-13 in Tampa
We have just a few tickets left for the Living Proof Live
event with Beth Moore on June 12-13 at the University
of South Florida Sun Dome in Tampa. The ticket cost is
$60 and can be purchased during EnricHer on Tuesday
or Wednesday, or by calling the Women’s Ministry office
at 596-8600 x240. We also have a block of hotel rooms
available upon request.
Missions Ministry
Costa Rica Mission Team with Tactica
Being Commissioned this Saturday
Their mission is to train a group of federal officers with
small arms and rifle marksmanship. They also have a
very strategic evangelistic approach as well as a follow-up
discipleship plan in place for the purpose of multiplication.
Legacy Builders Senior Adults
Anna’s Tea
Monday, May 18 at 1:30pm in Room WC117
This is a ministry of the deacons’ wives to the widows of our
congregation. Join us for fellowship and encouragement
from God’s Word. Please sign-up in the Fellowship
Hallway, the Commons, or call Vada at 596-8600 x268.
Back to Basics: Quilting & Sewing
Monday, May 18 at 6:30pm in Room WC117
This will be our last session of the season. All levels of ability
are welcome. You can work on a group project, or on a
project of your own. For more information, contact Pam Cole
at [email protected] or 272-5583.
“Absent from the Body, Present with the Lord”
Parent Dedication Class
Loretta Way passed away on May 10. We are praying for her family.
This class is for parents who want to dedicate themselves
and their child to the Lord during a worship service. Childcare
will be provided. Please call Kim at 596-8600 x360 to RSVP.
We are celebrating with Jose & Ashley Santana the recent adoption of their son,
Joshua Adam Santana.
Saturday, May 30 at 4:45pm
New Arrivals
Last Weekend
Decisions for Christ
Baptism
James Baxter
Statement of Faith
Chris Ragain
Christine Ragain
Financial Stewardship
2014-2015 Operating Revenues
July 1, 2014 - May 10, 2015
Budget
Actual Variance
$6,950,000
$7,130,683 $180,683
Kingdom Missions Offering
YTD through May 10
Pledges
Received
$343,068
$207,374
Worship Attendance
May 9 & 10
Saturday Night
Sunday 9:30 a.m.
Sunday 11:00 a.m.
Total
Tuesday Morning/
Wednesday Evening
1,104
1,201
801
3,106
1,144
Bible & Life Attendance
May 9 & 10
Saturday Night
Sunday 8:15 a.m. Sunday 9:30 a.m.
Sunday 11:00 a.m.
Home Groups
Total
701
127
345
531
418
2,122
If you need assistance, please call
the church deacon hotline
at 800-732-9573.
Wednesday Family Meal
May 20 (4:45-6:00 p.m. in the
Fellowship/Recreation Gym)
HEAVEN - SESSION 1
“The Realities of the Heavenly Realm”
“Unseen but Certain” by Dr. Daniel Akin
The spiritual reality of angels, satan, demons, hell, and
heaven. What the Bible teaches that we need to know
and why it matters today.
EARTH - SESSION 2
“Practical Insight into the Church’s Earthly Mission”
“Early Church” by Ray Vander Laan
For Christians today, faith in God can sometimes seem
to be a cerebral choice. For the early church, it was the
difference between life and death.
Bible & Life Groups of the Week
Tom Jones Teaches Single Adults
Ages 30+ in Room DC212
(Second Floor of the Discipleship Center)
Chef Herb’s BBQ Dinner
Tickets may be purchased at the Lighthouse
Cafe or at the door for $6 each or $25 for a
family. Alternate choices available.
John Shelford Teaches Ages 30+ in Room DC110
(First Floor of the Discipleship Center)
Saturday, May 16
6:00 p.m. Worship Service: Worship Center
7:30 p.m. Bible and Life Groups: Various Rooms on Campus
Sunday, May 17
Bible and Life Groups: Various Rooms on Campus
Haitian Bible Study & Worship: ED206
Vietnamese Worship & Bible Study: DC221
Worship Service: Worship Center
Spanish Worship Service: Family Life Center
Romanian Bible Study & Worship: Modular 4
Bible and Life Groups: Various Rooms on Campus
Romanian Worship Service: Modular 4
Haitian Worship Service: Modular 2
Tuesday, May 19
9:00 a.m. EnricHer Women’s Bible Study: Various Rooms on Campus
Wednesday, May 20
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.
Wednesday, June 3 - August 19 at 6:30pm
in the Worship Center
HEAVEN & EARTH
Tom is currently teaching on “Communicating with God.” Feel
free to visit Tom’s class, or stop by the information desk in the
Commons for more details.
Weekly Schedule
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. 6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Summer Adult Bible Study
Saturday Evening at 7:30pm
This Upcoming Week
Deacon of the Week
May 18 - 24
Ed Heim
&
Greg Graham
Summer Adult Bible Study
Family Meal: Fellowship Recreation-Gym
AWANA for Kids: Education Building
Band of Brothers Men’s Bible Study: Chapel
EnricHer Women’s Bible Study: Various Rooms on Campus
High School Ministry: Student Center
Middle School Ministry: Family Life Center
Worship Choir Rehearsal: Choir Room
Other events this week include: Beach Baptism, Timothy Pigg Ordination Service,
Anna’s Tea, Quilting & Sewing, Celebrate Recovery
Sunday Morning at 11:00am
John is currently teaching on “The God Who Saves.” Feel
free to visit John’s class, or stop by the information desk in
the Commons for more details.
Ways to Connect Online with FBCN
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you are. Simply go to fbcn.org every Saturday at 6:00pm or
Sunday at 9:30am for our live streaming.
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Contact Us
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