Dr. Hayes Wicker, Senior Pastor
Listening to the Modern Prophets
Churchwide
Sunday Summer Schedule
Begins Sunday, May 17
As Christians, we are all familiar with the Old Testament
prophets and how they boldly spoke for the Lord as He
called cultures to accountability. We have Isaiahs in our own
day who speak to our “sinful nation, a people laden with
iniquity who have forsaken the Lord and despised the Holy
One of Israel” (Isaiah 1:4).
Beginning Sunday, May 17, we will go to our Sunday
Summer Schedule of one service at 9:30am. All 9:30am
BLGs will be moved to 11:00am.
It was three years ago this past week that God called our
good friend and church member, Chuck Colson, to Heaven.
Perhaps no other man in recent history has held such a
prophetic voice with such intellectual power. He wrote, “The crises that threatens
us, the force that could topple our monuments and destroy our very foundation,
is within ourselves. The crisis is in the character of our culture.” How we miss
his clarion call, “abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good” (Romans 12:9).
Have you placed your faith in Jesus as Lord and Savior and
not yet professed your faith through believer’s baptism?
This is a perfect opportunity. Please call Linda at 5968600 x280 to register. You can also stop by our Beach
Baptism table in the Commons for more information.
David Wilkerson also attended our church some years ago while in Naples. You
remember him as the street preacher in New York City who wrote, “We live in
the most wicked time in history. Our present generation is many times worse
than that of Sodom. We are more stiff-necked than the nation of Israel, more
violent than in Noah’s day.” In what he called “a cultural tsunami,” he noted, “If
ever there was a time the world needed godly saints of intense faith, it is now.”
The great theologian, Carl Henry, spoke of the “twilight of our culture.”
The brilliant thinker, C. S. Lewis, spoke of “bad rulers” as “being neither very
wise nor very good.” As we live in a postmodern society, culture and even
government are not only post-Christian, but anti-Christianity. The erosion of
moral absolutes and the denial of ultimate truth has created a great vacuum of
leadership, discernment, courage, and sanity.
Christians who are “in the world” must not be “of the world.” We are twice–born
people in the world of the once-born. We are called to not be carnally-minded
but spiritually-minded. As Jesus asked His disciples, “When the Son of Man
comes, will He find faith on earth?” We exercise practical, biblical faith as we
trust the Lord. Chuck Colson warned that we were only one generation away
from being barbarian.
Parents and grandparents must pass on the baton of faith. In our study in
Genesis, Jesus predicted that He will return in a day like that of “the days of
Lot, as they were eating and drinking, buying and selling, planning and building.
But on the day when Lot went out from Sodom, fire and sulfur rained from
Heaven and destroyed them all; so will it be on the day when the Son of Man is
revealed.” We dare not look down in despair, but look up in hope, while at the
same time looking around to witness to those who need to repent before it is too
late. Light shines brightest in the darkness as we contrast our Christian integrity
with the world’s depravity. God’s modern prophets of truth do not “prophesy
falsely” (Jeremiah 5:31) but say, “Let us fear the Lord our God” (Jeremiah 5:24).
*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!
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.
Beach Baptism
Sunday, May 17
(Meet at 1:00pm in the Fellowship Hallway)
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. If you have time to
help make decorations, or you are interested in taking on
the decorating of a hallway, 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 Kim at 596-8600 x360.
Parent Dedication Class
Saturday, May 30 at 4:45pm
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.
Student Ministry
Graduating Seniors
Deadline This Sunday, May 3
FBCN Student Ministry would like to congratulate all
graduating seniors from high school and college. Any student
graduating in the Fall 2014-Summer 2015 is eligible to be
included in our annual publication. Please send your full
name, school graduating from, a high quality picture, your
favorite scripture reference, and semester graduating to
Josh at [email protected] no later than May 3.
National Day of Prayer
High School & Middle School Camp
Join Christians from around Southwest Florida as we meet for
prayer at the Collier County Courthouse Steps. There is also
an event that evening at 7:00pm in the Golden Gate Bandshell
at 4701 Golden Gate Pkwy.
All current 8th-11th graders can sign-up now for $270. Register at www.hsmfbcn.
com/camp2015. All current 5th-7th graders can sign-up now through May 10 for
$235 (afterwards it is $270). Register at www.msmfbcn.com/campmsm. Join our
May 6th Camp MSM Preview Night from 6:30-8pm in the Student Center.
Thursday, May 7 at Noon
Sign-up Now
Missions Ministry
David Heath
Being Commissioned This Sunday
Will be in Nigeria May 7 - 31
David will be working with various Bible Translation
projects. The Kamuku team is about half-way through the
Gospel of Luke, as well as working with the Fakai team’s
Gospel of Matthew and Acts. A majority of the time, David
will be working with the Dukawa team on eight books in
hopes of completing their New Testament by January
2016. Pray for the Dukawa project in light of increasing
spiritual warfare as they finalize their New Testaments.
Anne Bessette
Serving at an Orphanage in Damongo
Please continue praying for Anne Bessette, FBCN
member on the mission field in Ghana. She has finished
her work at the hospital in Saboba and is now serving at
an orphanage in Damongo until mid-May.
Legacy Builders Senior Adults
Broadway Palm Dinner Theater
“Church Basement Ladies”
Thursday, May 28 (10am-5pm)
The cost is $47 and the deadline to sign-up is May 11.
Purchase your tickets at the Media Ministry window adjacent
to the Fellowship Hallway, or call Vada at 596-8600 x268.
Immediate Opening for an
AVL Full-Time Technician
Seeking eligible candidate with a love for Jesus Christ,
a servant’s heart, and a strong understanding of AVL
technology. Five years professional experience necessary.
Please contact Sandy Graham for more information at
[email protected] or by calling 596-8600 x630.
Back to Basics: Quilting & Sewing
Monday, May 4 at 6:30pm in Room WC117
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 at [email protected] or 272-5583.
Host Families Needed May 30-June 3
For High School & College Teams and Coaches
Athletes in Action summer ministry work starts here in
Naples as they come together to meet one another, learn to
play together as a team, learn how to share their testimonies,
and prepare to travel and share the gospel with unreached
people. For more information, please contact Christine at
[email protected] or 571-1071. For more about this
ministry, please visit athletesinaction.org.
FBCN Staff May Anniversary
Doug PiggExecutive Pastor
Cathy DeanWomen’s Ministry Assistant
7 years
3 years
Indeed Devotional Available Now
In the Lighthouse Bookstore for $3.00 Each
The May/June edition of the Indeed devotional is currently available.
New Arrival
Noah Ross Crispin was born on April 13 at 8 lbs, 14 oz, and 20.5”.
Proud parents are Don & Kristen.
“Absent from the Body, Present with the Lord”
Cecil Whitaker passed away on April 23. We are praying for his family.
Last Weekend
Decisions for Christ
Baptism
Lilli Walsh
Statement of Faith
William & Valerie Blackwood
Dual Membership
Travis & Kathy Spegal
Financial Stewardship
2014-2015 Operating Revenues
July 1, 2014 - April 26, 2015
Budget
Actual Variance
$6,720,000
$6,820,207 $100,207
Kingdom Missions Offering
YTD through April 26
Pledges
Received
$342,068
$188,767
Worship Attendance
April 25 & 26
Saturday Night
Sunday 9:30 a.m.
Sunday 11:00 a.m.
Total
Tuesday Morning/
Wednesday Evening
If you need assistance, please call
the church deacon hotline
at 800-732-9573.
1,225
Bible & Life Attendance
April 25 & 26
Saturday Night
Sunday 8:15 a.m. Sunday 9:30 a.m.
Sunday 11:00 a.m.
Home Groups
Total
This Upcoming Week
Deacon of the Week
May 4 - 10
Gale Graham
&
Ricky Garcia
1,196
1,323
864
3,383
718
155
359
689
476
2,397
John is currently teaching on “The Gospel of John/
Apologetics.” Feel free to visit John’s class, or stop by the
information desk in the Commons for more details.
Sunday Morning at 8:15am
Kerry Rard Teaches Ages 60+ in Room DC108
(First Floor of the Discipleship Center)
Kerry is currently teaching on “Becoming a Contagious
Christian.” Feel free to visit Kerry’s class, or stop by the
information desk in the Commons for more details.
First Baptist Academy
FBA Needs Your Support
Annual Campaign to Raise $500,000
We are in the midst of our annual campaign for student
financial aid and our annual fund. A.W. Tozer once
said, “All I need to know is that God’s attributes meet
every need I have.” We agree, HE is the answer. We
also know from history that God loves to use people
to meet needs, and one of life’s greatest blessings is
to be used of God to meet a real need. God doesn’t
need you, He WANTS you! Please pray that God will
continue to meet this need as He has in the past. To
make a gift to First Baptist Academy, visit the “Support”
page on our website at www.fbalions.org.
May 6 (4:45-6:00 p.m. in the
Fellowship/Recreation Gym)
Southern Fried Chicken, Mashed
Potatoes, 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.
Saturday, May 2
6:00 p.m. Worship Service: Worship Center
7:30 p.m. Bible and Life Groups: Various Rooms on Campus
Sunday, May 3
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
Spanish Worship Service: Family Life Center
Romanian Bible Study & Worship: Modular 4
Worship Service: Worship Center
Bible and Life Groups: Various Rooms on Campus
Romanian Worship Service: Modular 4
Haitian Worship Service: Modular 2
Tuesday, May 5
9:00 a.m. EnricHer Women’s Bible Study: Various Rooms on Campus
Wednesday, May 6
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.
Sunday Morning at 8:15am
John Garippa Teaches All Ages in Room DC121
(First Floor of the Discipleship Center)
Wednesday Family Meal
Weekly Schedule
8:15 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:00 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. 6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Bible & Life Groups of the Week
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: BLG Leadership Meeting, Discovering FBCN,
Quilting & Sewing Class, MOPS, National Day of Prayer, Celebrate Recovery
FBA’s Seventh Annual
Graduation Commencement
Friday, May 15 at 7:00pm in the Worship Center
Join us in celebrating the 49 students of the Class of 2015.
Reminder About Our Live Streaming
Just a reminder as you go back north for the summer, you can still be part
of FBCN’s worship services no matter where you are. Simply go to fbcn.org
every Saturday at 6:00pm or Sunday at 9:30am.
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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