Dr.

Hayes Wicker, Senior Pastor

Fall Color-Coding

Its hard to believe that it is actually fall, as we continue to

simmer in the heat of Southwest Florida. As temperatures
drop up north, and in some places in the mountains and
hills, the leaves are blazing with color; we hardly notice
the change of seasons. Fall has always been my favorite
season, having lived part of my life where the leaves
actually did reveal brilliant colors of orange, brown, and
yellow. I also love fall because of football, the expectation
of another great season and the new semesters of ministry
on our campus.
Fortunately, the Mamas & the Papas old song does not apply to our ministries
All the leaves are brown and the sky is grey. We praise the Lord for His
blessing on First Baptist Academy, including academic and athletic pursuits.
I love watching the Lions win. New semesters of RefresHer and Band of
Brothers unleash the dynamic of our discipling ministries and provide entry
points for new people.
Our children, preschoolers, and students are also experiencing vibrant ministries
on Wednesday night and at other times of the year. Childrens choirs have
begun, along with the sale of tickets for the Naples Christmas Spectacular.
We have the opportunity to reach hundreds of children with Trunk and Treat
on October 30. After three weeks in our new Chapel service at 11:00, over 300
are now regular attenders with great growth potential and exciting spirit. We
just kicked off the emphasis of touching thousands of children with the good
news of Christmas through Operation Christmas Child.
Of course, most of us miss the postcard panorama of brilliant colored leaves
in the fall. I am not a botanist, nor the son of one, but I am told that the color
resides in the leaves year round, but you cant see them because of all the sap
and whatever else it is that pulses through the plant in order to keep it alive. I
read that in the fall, in the parts of the country where they see these displays
of the Creators glory, these warm-weather nutrients, (like our wonderful winter
residents) retreat to the cozier regions within this trunk. This produces that
brilliant display of neon pigments which remain behind.
The glory of the indwelling Christ tabernacles in each believer; even if our
outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day (2 Cor.
4:16). We sometimes feel that the leaves of our lives are nothing but brittle,
decaying brown, yet we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that the
surpassing power belongs to God and not to us (2 Cor. 4:7). It takes stress,
sorrow, and setbacks to reveal our inner person in Christ. May our lives and
ministries allow Christs color-coding to be complete.

*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!

Naples Christmas Spectacular

Tickets On Sale Now!

Prices are $8, $12.50, and $15. You can

purchase tickets online at fbcn.org, or at
the church in the Commons before services
on Wednesdays and Saturdays, or inbetween services on Sundays. You can also
purchase tickets by phone, Monday-Friday
(9am-6pm) at 888-795-1559.
Performance dates are Sunday, December
6 (4pm & 7pm), Thursday, December 10
(7pm), Friday, December 11 (7pm), and
Sunday, December 13 (4pm & 7pm).

Churchwide

Operation Christmas Child

Shoe boxes are a way to send the gospel around the world
without ever having to leave home. Please pick up a shoe
box today in the Courtyard, Fellowship Hallway, Commons,
or outside the main Commons doors, and fill it with toys,
candy, school supplies, and clothes for a needy child.
The power of this simple gift helps Franklin Graham and
Samaritans Purse show Gods love. For more information,
call or text Jody at 253-0954.

Support Our Local Authors

Meet the Authors at Our Lighthouse Bookstore

Join us in the Commons this weekend after each worship

service as we introduce some of FBCNs local authors.
Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Pizza with the Pastors

Wednesday, October 21 at 5:30pm

at the Connection Point in the Commons

Are you brand new to the church? If so, we have a casual get
to know you gathering just for you! This is a time where you
can get to know the Pastoral Staff, receive information about
the church, and have questions answered. We encourage
you to bring your children. Pizza and salad will be available.
To register, please call Linda at 596-8600 x280.

Trunk & Treat

We Would Love to Borrow Your Trunk

Be an integral part of our annual Trunk & Treat event on

Friday, October 30th by registering your trunk! You can do
this online at fbcn.org. In addition to registering your trunk,
you will get your parking lot permit as well as instructions.
For more information, call Nancy at 596-8600 x350.

Trunk & Treat

Candy Donations

Trunk & Treat will be held on Friday, October 30 from

6:30pm until 8:00pm. Candy donations are needed and can
be dropped off in the Commons, the Fellowship Hallway, or
the Education Building. Look for our buckets!

Daylight Savings Time Ends

Sunday, November 1

Dont forget to turn your clocks back one hour when you go
to bed Saturday night, October 31.

Community Blood Drive

Sunday, November 1 8:30am-11:30am

Visit NCH representatives this weekend at their table in the

Commons to sign-up, or just to have all of your questions
about giving blood answered. Or call Sandy 596-8600 x630.

Beach Baptism

Sunday, November 15

If you would like to make your profession of faith public in our

beautiful Gulf of Mexico, you may sign-up at the Connection
Point, or call Linda at 596-8600 x280 for more information.

Missions Ministry
Pregnancy Resource Center
Walk for Life and Fun Fest

Troubled by the Planned Parenthood videos? A solution

is just a few steps away...come to PRCs annual Walk for
Life and Fun Fest on Saturday, November 7 from 8am
until 1pm at Golden Gate Community Park. The revenue
raised will go directly to impact women who, without PRC,
might otherwise go to Planned Parenthood. To register,
join a team, or make a donation, go to SupportPRC.org.
The Fun Fest will have live music, face painting, a bounce
house, a rock wall, and refreshments from an array of local
food trucks. Visit our table this weekend in the Missions
Kiosk for more information or to register for the walk.

Childrens Ministry
TownSquare Grand Opening

Sunday, November 8 5:00-7:00pm

All families with children in 1st-4th grades are invited.

There will be a family picnic on the playground, ribbon
cutting, and special speaker and entertainer Brandon
Rushin in the Chapel. Its a night for the entire family that
you wont want to miss!

Back to Basics: Quilting & Sewing

This Monday, Oct 19 at 6:30pm in Room WC117

Whether you are a beginner or an expert, you are welcome

to join us. This past spring, we were able to send 31 quilts
to children in an orphanage in Guatemala. If you join us,
you can help us work on a new group project, or work on
a project of your own. For more information, contact Pam
at pcole@fbcn.org or 272-5583.

Volunteers Needed

For Wednesday Night Family Meal Service

If you can help serve during our Wednesday night family

meal, we could really use your help. For details, please
call Chef Herb at 821-6902.

Help Wanted in the Lighthouse Cafe

Part-Time Job

The Lighthouse Cafe has an opening for a part-time

worker. If you have a wonderful personality, love meeting
people, and are willing to serve, please call Bob at 5968600 x237 for details.

Lost and Found

If you have lost something, perhaps we have found it. We

have a Lost and Found area in the back of the Worship
Center, behind door #41 (right next to the Media Ministry).
There is also a new Lost and Found area for those that
attend the Sunday 11am worship service in the Chapel
(back of the Chapel, room behind the sound booth). If
you lost something valuable, it would be with our church
receptionist. Please call her at 597-6057.

Happy 60th Wedding Anniversary

First Family Christmas

Willie & Peggy Burton celebrate their 60th wedding

anniversary on October 19. Congratulations!

If you are a single parent and struggle to buy Christmas gifts

for your children, please stop by the Connection Point in the
Commons and pick-up an application to participate in our
First Family Ministry.

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 596-8600 x238.

Pick-up An Application at the Connection Point

Personal Contact Information Update

Visitors

Last Weekend
Worship Attendance

Decisions for Christ

October 10 & 11

Membership by Statement
Michel and Nur Alireza-Eustache
Tania Valera Lang
Micahel and Wendy McCarty

Financial Stewardship

Wednesday Evening

1,355

October 10 & 11
Saturday Night
Sunday 8:15am
Sunday 9:30am
Sunday 11:00am
Home Groups
Total

$1,807,256 ($172,744)

Kingdom Missions Offering

YTD through October 11
Pledges
Received
$343,488
$324,227

1,028
1,363
403
2,794

Bible & Life Attendance

2015-2016 Operating Revenues

July 1, 2015 - October 11, 2015
Budget
Actual Variance

$1,980,000

Saturday Night
Sunday 9:30am
Sunday 11:00am
Total

670
118
265
639
309
2,001

This Upcoming Week

Deacon of the Week
October 19 - 25
Alex Todor
&
Steve Richart

If you need assistance, please call

the church deacon hotline
at 800-732-9573.

Weekly Schedule

Wednesday Family Meal

October 21 (4:45-6:00 p.m. in the

Fellowship/Recreation Gym)
Top Round of Beef, Potatoes,
Veggie, Salad, and 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, October 17

6:00 p.m. Worship Service: Worship Center

7:30 p.m. Bible and Life Groups: Various Rooms on Campus

Sunday, October 18
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.
5:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.

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: Chapel
Bible and Life Groups: Various Rooms on Campus
Alternate Worship Choir Rehearsal: Choir Room
Childrens Choirs & Student Creative Arts Teams
Romanian Worship Service: Modular 4
Haitian Worship Service: ED206

Tuesday, October 20

9:00 a.m. RefresHer Womens Bible Study: Worship Center

Wednesday, October 21

4:45 p.m. Family Meal: Fellowship Recreation-Gym

6:20 p.m. AWANA for Kids: Education Building
6:25 p.m. Band of Brothers Mens Bible Study: Chapel
6:30 p.m. RefresHer Womens Bible Study: Worship Center
6:30 p.m. High School Ministry: Student Center by 6pm (to go to Home Groups)
6:30 p.m. Middle School Ministry: Student Center
6:30 p.m. Worship Choir Rehearsal: Choir Room
Other events this week include: Support Our Local Authors, Back to the Basics,
Pizza with the Pastors, Celebrate Recovery

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 Connection Point in the Commons can
assist you in finding the perfect Bible and Life Group.
If you are a first time visitor to our church, stop by the
Connection Point for a free gift! For more details about
our church ministries, please call Linda at 596-8600 x280.

First Baptist Academy

Annual FBA J-Term

January 4-8, 2016

January Term, or J-Term, is a time of enrichment set aside for FBA High School
students to attend one full-day course or enroll in a one-week Internship
(available to 11th and 12th graders). This special term provides students with
the opportunity to focus on a subject area or career of particular interest to them.
Be part of this exciting Career Internship Program for our Juniors and Seniors!
If you or your company would be interested in hosting an intern during this time,
please email Mrs. Crain (scrain@fbalions.org) or call 597-2233 x658.

Legacy Builders Senior Adults

Dinner and a Movie

Thursday, October 22 at 5:30pm

Join us in the Worship Center for dinner, followed by the

movie Do You Believe. The cost is $8.00 by October 15th,
and $10 afterwards. No tickets will be sold after Monday,
October 19. You can purchase your tickets at the Media
Ministry window, or call Vada at 596-8600 x268.

Annas Tea

Monday, October 26 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 Gods Word. Our guest speaker will be Judith Warren
sharing her testimony Speaking from the Heart. Please
sign-up in the Fellowship Hallway, at the Connection Point
in the Commons, or call Vada at 596-8600 x268.

Thanksgiving Luncheon

Thursday, Nov 12 at 11:30am in Worship Center

Join us for our annual Thanksgiving Luncheon featuring

Lindsey Graham. The cost is $8.00 by November 5th
and $10 afterwards. No tickets will be sold after Monday,
November 9th. You may purchase your tickets at the Media
Ministry window, or call Vada at 596-8600 x268.

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

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