Decisions for Christ

Profession of Faith Statement of Faith

Nika Zimnicki

Last Weekend

Special Events
1,170 1,749 2,919

September 29 & 30
Saturday Night Sunday 9:30 a.m. Total

Worship Attendance

Guest Speaker Next Weekend Dr. Hank Hanegraaf

Known for his Bible Answer Man national radio broadcast, Hank is one of the most courageous, outspoken, and articulate apologist-defenders of the faith in America. He is in an expert on cults and how to explain Christianity in a hostile culture. Hank will bring a relevant word concerning the national scene and the issues which threaten to devour us.

Ernelia Jean Decisions continued on the back panel of this First Word.

2012-2013 Operating Revenues July 1, 2012 - Sept 30, 2012

$1,690,757

Financial Stewardship
Budget Actual

September 29 & 30
Saturday 5:00 p.m. Saturday 7:30 p.m. Sunday 8:15 a.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. Home Groups Total

Bible & Life Attendance

29 848 80 875 343 2,175

$1,515,791 ($174,966)

Variance

Decisions for Christ

Adriana Barrero Carol Drivick Stefanie Calderon James Horan Beach Baptisms Kendra Horan Jim Jefferson Sabrina Puhr Brenda Rhoda Erik Rhoda Steven Schultz Josephine Shields Jessica Trammell Jayne Workman

Debt balance as of Sept 30 $7,295,340 Deacon of the Week October 8 - 14 Kevin Carter & Sherrill Woods
If you need assistance, please call the church deacon hotline at 800-732-9573. For Spanish, call 601-6051.

Next Week
Wednesday Family Meal
Meal for Oct 10 (4:45 p.m.-6 p.m. in the Fellowship Recreation-Gym) Fish & Chips, Cole Slaw 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.

Discovering First Baptist Church Naples Statement of Faith Transfer of Letter Rededication Jerry Gibson Danielle Bockus Amy Decker Bill McGuigan Lael Feldmann Matthew & Jenny Vila Caroline Torres Angelo & Sandra Vlahakis High School Ministry Saw You at the Pole Beach Baptisms Taryn Dominy Robbie Hurt Connor Ruben Joshua Hernandez Vinnie Panipinto

Saturday, October 6
5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

Weekly Schedule

Dr. Wicker on the Radio

You can hear Dr. Wicker every day at 1pm on 91.5 Kingdom FM. Dr. Wicker is also on WSOR 90.9 FM at 8pm on Sundays.

Touch Points

Guest Reception

Sunday, October 7
8:15 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 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.

Bible and Life Groups: Various Rooms on Campus Worship Service: Worship Center 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 RefresHer Womens Ministry: Worship Center (east side) Family Meal: Fellowship Recreation-Gym AWANA: Education Building Band of Brothers Mens Ministry: Chapel RefresHer Womens Ministry: Worship Center (east side) Choir Rehearsal: Choir Room High School Ministry: In Homes Middle School Ministry: Family Life Center-Gym Orchestra Rehearsal: Worship Center

There is a guest reception in the Commons following the Saturday night and Sunday morning services. Please come meet Pastor Wicker.

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Tuesday, October 9

Wednesday, October 10

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Other events this week include: Outreach Evangelism, Resonate, Project 56, Praise Kids, Quilting/Sewing Class, Young at Heart Holocaust Museum Tour, Celebrate Recovery, and Grief Share. Please see our weekly schedule at www.fbcn.org/weeklyschedule.

Unbearable Bears
As we were approaching a home in Ave Maria for Outreach Visitation this last Sunday evening, my team member received a call from his wife who lives in that neighborhood. A wild, 250-pound bear had just entered a garage and nuzzled the lady who lives there. After the shock and resulting panic, she escaped into the street. A neighbor rescued her. The Wildlife officials were not able to get there in time, but valiant police officers did. Dr. Hayes Wicker Unable to be tranquilized, the bear charged them. They Senior Pastor shot him and put him down. Some would say they had missed their bear sensitivity training! Our law enforcement officials have generally been told not to harm the bears and other wildlife. Of course, their lives and that of the neighbors were threatened, and they had no choice. We face all kinds of bears in our culture today, which are frankly unbearable. We are told to be sensitive to different belief systems, even to the point of endangering our own freedoms and government. Christians cannot tolerate untruth. Evil cannot be tamed or trusted. Deceivers, as 2 John refers to them, are always protective of their spiritual offspring and territory. Proverbs 17:12 speaks of the threat of a bear robbed of her cubs. Though the last light brown Palestinian bear was killed in Upper Galilee just before World War II, spiritual bears still roam our world. We will have Dr. Hank Hanegraaf as a guest speaker next week, known for his Bible Answer Man national radio broadcast. Hank is one of the most courageous, outspoken, and articulate apologist-defenders of the faith in America. He is an expert on cults and how to explain Christianity in a hostile culture. He is my friend, the father of twelve children, and was born in the Netherlands. Hank is a prolific author, having written various books, including Counterfeit Revival, Has God Spoken?, and Christianity in Crisis. I am sure that he will have a relevant word concerning the national scene and the issues which threaten to devour us. He recognizes that we are not dealing with fuzzy, soft huggie bears.

Register to Vote - Your last chance to register to vote in the upcoming presidential election is THIS WEEKEND, October 6 & 7 in the Commons. In the last presidential election, less than 50% of evangelical Chrisitans voted. Let your voice be heard. VOTE! Public Issues Committee - To find out how you can be part of this ministry that brings awareness of public issues to our congregation, please come to our next meeting this Sunday, Oct 7 at 4:00pm in Room WC117. For details, call Ken Price at 200-0448.

This Weekend

Ministries
Mens Ministry - Join our Band of Brothers this Wednesday, October 10 as we study Submission vs. Obedience taught by Steve Hayes at 6:25pm in the Chapel. Special Mens Ministry Breakfast - We welcome all men to a Mens Ministry breakfast on Saturday, October 13 at 7:30am in the Fellowship/ Recreation Center. Cost is $7.00. Tickets are available in the Commons this weekend. HSM@Home - Continues Wednesday, October 10. All high school students will be meeting in homes across the community. Contact the Student Ministry office at 449-4480 to find a host home near you or for more information. 2013 Deacon Nominations - Nomination forms for 2013 Deacons are now in the turnstiles in the Commons, Church Foyer, and Fellowship Hallway. Please fill out any nominations you have and turn them in by October 7. Young at Heart Senior Adults - Holocaust Museum on Thursday, Oct 11. Leave church at 9:30am. 12:30 lunch on your own at Ruby Tuesday. Cost is $10 (includes a 6-month museum membership). Money is due to the church office by Sunday, October 7. If interested, please sign-up in the Fellowship Hallway or call Vada at 596-8600 x268. Operation Christmas Trees - The Resonate Youth Choir is pre-selling Christmas trees to raise money for their mission trip in the Spring. Trees must be purchased by October 14. For more information, please call 449-4480. College/Career C2 - October 19 is going to be a special 3rd Friday. There will be a concert featuring Eric Yeldell, Associate Pastor/Contemporary Worship & Ministries. We will meet in WC117 at 7:30pm. Bring your school friends, your coworkers, and your neighbors to this concert. Any questions, please call/text Pam Cole at 272-5583 or email pcole@fbcn.org.

Upcoming Events
Quilting & Sewing Class - Our next Quilting & Sewing class is this Monday, October 8 at 6:30pm in DC121 (please note room change). Those who do not have something that they want to bring in and work on can purchase materials to make a Christmas or Fall apron (we will share patterns). If you have any questions, call/text Pam Cole at 272-5583 or email pcole@fbcn.org. Or you may call Kathy Adair at 370-2592 or email kadair@johnrwood.com. LCT Tickets Go On Sale NEXT SATURDAY - Tickets for the 30th anniversary production of The Living Christmas Trees go on sale next Saturday, Oct 13 online at www.fbcn.org. Pregnancy Resource Centers Annual Walk for Life - Saturday, Oct 13 at North Collier Regional Park. Register at www.PRCWalkforLife.org. Walker/ Team Check-In: 8am. Event Begins: 9am. First Steps Class - This class, for children who have completed 1st through 4th grade and would like to get baptized, begins on Saturday, Oct 13 at 7:30pm. This three week 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 sign-up your child and pick-up a workbook. Trunk & Treat - Trunk & Treat will be held on Wednesday, October 31 from 6:30-8:00pm in the FBCN parking lot. Invite your friends, neighbors, family, and coworkers to this fun annual event. In addition to going from one decorated trunk to another getting candy, there will be a special drawing, bounce houses, snacks, hot dogs/burgers, music, and more! Solemn Assembly of Prayer - Join us the evening before Election Day, Monday, November 5 at 6:30pm in the Chapel for an evening of prayer.

Opportunities to Serve
Operation Diaper Drop - FBCN students will be collecting diapers for the Pregnancy Resource Center on Saturday and Sunday, October 13 & 14. Just drop a pack of diapers (size 1, 2, or 3) behind your vehicle as you park for service that Saturday or Sunday. You will be helping a mother in need through the love of Christ. For more information on how you can be part of this ministry, please call Liz at 513-9775. Car Care Volunteers Needed - Car Care could use your help on Saturday, October 27. We need hundreds of volunteers to service over 200 cars and people, and most importantly to share the love of Jesus with them. Pick up a registration card in the Commons or register online at www.fbcn.org/carcare.
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Operation Christmas Child In the Missions Kiosk

Show the love of Jesus through the power of a simple gift. Operation Christmas Child kicks-off this weekend. Stop by the Missions Kiosk (or tables in the Fellowship Hallway) and pick up your prewrapped Christmas shoe boxes. Have fun shopping for toys, hard candy, school supplies, toiletries, and clothing for a needy girl or boy. Then bring the shoe box back to one of the tables next week. Remember that in addition to receiving your Christmas gift, each child will receive a book with the gospel message of Jesus Christ in his or her own language. Lets make Christmas a little brighter this year and reach the children and families of the world for Christ. If you have any questions, please call Jody at 591-1895.

News
Help Wanted - FBCN is looking for a few good Premises Keepers to work in the evening. We have several shifts available and can work around your schedule. Please contact Bob at 596-8600 x237 to schedule an interview. Absent From the Body; Present With the Lord - FBCN member Nancy Whisman passed away on Sept 27. We express our sympathy to her family. FBCN member Ann Balcom passed away on Sept 29. We express our sympathy to her husband, Ron, and the rest of the family. FBCN member Tara Dever passed away on Oct 2. We express our sympathy to her husband, Doug, and the rest of the family. New Arrival - James Donovan was born on September 22 weighing 8 pounds, 15 ounces, and measuring 21 inches long. Proud parents are Daniel & Lauren, and big brothers are Levi & Colin.

Trunk & Treat - Trunk & Treat will be held on Wednesday, October 31. Candy donations are needed and can be dropped off in the Commons, the Fellowship Hallway, or the Preschool or Childrens Ministry information booths in the Education Building.

News
When Are We Going Back to Two Services on Sunday? - On Sunday, October 28, we will resume our two worship services at 9:30am and 11:00am. First Baptist Academy - Third graders at FBA have kicked off a new season collecting canned goods and non-perishable food items to supply the Helps Outreach food pantry. This ministry provides food and shares the gospel with needy families in our community. For every touchdown FBA scores, students bring in a canned good. Please partner with us to cheer on the Lions football team, and help us reach our goal of 2,000 cans. 4HG!