Dr.

Hayes Wicker, Senior Pastor

Treasures
This week, German police raided the apartment of a man suspected of money-laundering and made an amazing discovery. His apartment was filled with a stolen art collection which had been originally confiscated by the Nazis prior to World War II. He had been living off of various pieces of art, selling them occasionally at relatively low prices. Valued at over $1 billion, the collection, which includes works by Picasso and Chagall, remains in a warehouse near Munich. The authorities are trying to return the works of art to their original owners. In the Lords church, we know that Gods workmanship in Christ Jesus is in the good works of His born-again believers who have trusted Christ and not their own deeds (Ephesians 2:8-10). That word, workmanship, can also be translated as poem or masterpiece. We have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that the surpassing greatness of the power will be of God and not from ourselves (2 Corinthians 4:7). You are so valuable that Christ paid the ultimate price of His death for your redemption. Your good works are a P.S. saying, Thank you. Gods servants are also His great treasures and gifts to the Body, He gave gifts to men (Ephesians 4:7, 8). While pastors and church staff members ought to be highly valued, so should those who equip the next generation, For the work of service to the building up of the body of Christ (Ephesians 4:12). We are thrilled to have in our pulpit today one of the kingdoms most treasured leaders in Dr. David Allen, Dean of the School of Theology at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is also a Professor of Preaching, Director of the Southwestern Center for Expository Preaching, and the George W. Truett Chair of Ministry. Dr. Allen is widely sought after as a preacher and is a noted scholar as the author of the Hebrews study in the New American Commentary series. He passionately believes and has written that Luke is the author of that great book of the Bible. He has served as a Senior Pastor of two churches for 21 years and is a powerful representative of my alma mater and that of my wife and son Southwestern Seminary. Satan cannot steal Gods art collection. We are determined that He Who has given good gifts to His children (Matthew 7:11) does not want us to hide our light under a basket, but on the lamp stand of His church (Matthew 5:14). Pray for Dr. Allen and all who know the light of the World. We are also grateful for Gods treasure of other gifted ministers. Be in prayer for John David Edie and his family as he comes in view of a call as our Associate Pastor of Discipleship next weekend. We will be voting by secret ballot in all services. You will love his spirit, vision, winsome personality, and potential. Thank God for those whom give light to all who are in the house (Matthew 5:15).

Churchwide
The Lighthouse Bookstore is now selling gently used and new Christian books just outside the bookstore in the Commons. Hardbacks are $5.00, paperbacks are $1-$3, and Bibles are $10. Would you like to follow the Lord in obedience through baptism in the beautiful Gulf of Mexico? Please call Linda at 596-8600 x280 to sign-up or for more details, or visit our table in the Commons this weekend. Last chance until spring.

Volunteers Needed
Used Book Sale
We need volunteers to assist with the removal of the choir loft this Sunday, November 10 at 12:30pm. We also need help building the trees next Sunday, November 17 at 12:30pm. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Tina at 596-8600 x229 or [email protected].

Now Through November 10

Living Christmas Trees Choir Loft Removal & Building Trees

Sunday, November 17

Beach Baptism

Missions Ministry
In the Missions Kiosk This Weekend
Today is the deadline to return your filled shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child! But do not worry. If you forgot your shoe box today, you can bring it to the church office this week. Its a great missions opportunity to send the love of Jesus and the gospel around the world through the power of a simple gift. If you have any questions, please visit the tables in the Commons, Fellowship Hallway, or Courtyard, or call Jody at 253-0954.

All church members are invited to join us for our next Quarterly Business Meeting.

Wednesday, November 20 at 8:00pm in the Chapel

Quarterly Business Meeting

Operation Christmas Child

Join us for this very special churchwide service of thanksgiving to the Lord. We all have so much for which to be thankful. Childcare will be provided for infants through three years old.

Sunday, November 24 at 6:00pm in the Chapel

Thanksgiving Lords Supper Service

Living Christmas Trees

Come celebrate the birth of Jesus with us this December. Performances of our 31st annual Living Christmas Trees Searching for the King will be: --Friday, December 6th at 7:00pm --Sunday, December 8th at 4:00pm and 7:00pm --Thursday, December 12th at 7:00pm --Friday, December 13th at 7:00pm --Sunday, December 15th at 4:00pm and 7:00pm Select your seats online at fbcn.org/lct, stop by our kiosk in the Commons after worship service, or call 888-795-1559 (Monday-Friday 9am-6pm).

Tickets on sale now

Please come join us as we check the shoe boxes and prepare them for shipping.

Tuesday, November 12 at 9:00am in Room DC121

Operation Christmas Child Packing Day

Senior Adults
Cost is $7.00 before November 14. Afterwards, they are $10.00 each. Special music by Miguel Cruz. Please call Vada at 596-8600 x268.

Thursday, November 21 at 11:30am in the Worship Center

Legacy Builders Thankful Hearts Luncheon

Womens Ministry

In View of a Call

Mens Ministry

This holiday banquet will feature author and speaker, Karen Ehman. Karen is an honest, funny, and inspiring speaker you will not soon forget. Join us as Karen encourages us to prepare our hearts, manage our motives, and balance our activities in preparation for the celebration of Christs birth. Tickets are $17 and may be purchased in RefresHer or in the Commons this weekend.

Friday, Nov 15 at 6:30pm in the Worship Center

Womens Ministry Holiday Banquet

If you are able to help our FBA third graders have some fun building gingerbread houses, please call Nancy Wilbanks at 596-8600 x304.

Monday, December 9 at 9:00am in Room DC121

Legacy Builders Gingerbread Houses

Other Ministries
Our benevolence fund is in place to assist church members who fall on hard times with rent, utilites, gas, groceries, etc. If you can help, please make a check to First Baptist Church Naples and put in the memo section benevolence.

Our Benevolence Fund is Low

John David Edie

In View of a Call
Next Weekend, November 16 & 17
The Personnel Committee and Pastor Wicker are happy to announce that John David Edie is coming in view of a call as our Associate Pastor of Discipleship. John David currently serves as the Lead Pastor of The Pursuit in Springfield, Missouri. Prior to that, he served with the Second Baptist Church in Springfield for 19 years. He and his wife, Rhonda, have been married for 19 years, and have a son Taylor (15), daughter Catherine (13), and son Austin (12).

Associate Pastor of Discipleship

DNow Weekend for Middle School and High School Ministries

Early registration for DNow 2014: The Defenders is Nov 20 from 8:15-9:30pm. Reserve your spot with early bird lower pricing! Call 449-4480 for info.

Student Ministry

Come enjoy a great breakfast by Chef Herb, fellowship with other men, and hear former pro football player Albert Bentleys testimony (seven seasons with the Indianapolis Colts). Cost is $7.00. Tickets can be purchased in the Commons this weekend or on Wednesday night in Band of Brothers.

Saturday, November 16 7:30am-9:00am in the Fellowship Recreation Gym

Mens Ministry Breakfast

This is a new support group for those facing cancer and their caregiver hosted by Dr. Tom Jewell and his wife Miriam at their home in the Vineyards. For details or to register, call Tom Jewell at 821-5786 or Steve Hayes at 596-8600 x266.

Tuesday, November 12 at 7:00-8:00pm (once a month)

Living Hope Cancer Support Group

New Arrivals
Charlotte Fern Blauch was born on October 23, 2013 weighing 5 pounds, 11 ounces and measuring 18 inches long. Proud parents are Ryan & Amy. Coleson Garrett Bryan was born on November 4, 2013 weighing 8 pounds, 14 ounces and measuring 20 inches long. Proud parents are Chris & Julia.

Early Registration is November 20 for January 17-19, 2014

Last Weekend

Dual Membership Baptism Bob & Jodi Martin Madalyn Swanson Decisions from Monday nights Discovering FBCN dinner are on the back of this First Word.

Decisions for Christ

November 2 & 3

Worship Attendance
1,327 1,546 881 3,754

First Time Guests

Saturday Night Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. Total

$2,207,847 $2,214,506

2013-2014 Operating Revenues July 1, 2013 - November 3, 2013 Budget Actual Variance

Financial Stewardship

November 2 & 3

Bible & Life Attendance

803 98 332 634 437 2,304

We are glad that you came to worship with us today. Our worship services are intended to give praise to God and reveal how Jesus gives hope for all who call on His name. We hope that you feel at home here! Greeters at the doors can help with immediate needs which you may have, and someone at the information desk in the Commons can help you find answers to your questions, as well as guide you to a Bible & Life Group fitted just for you. Thank you for joining us today! For more detailed information about our church and ministries, please call Lou Falorio at 596-8600 x258.

Welcome to First Baptist Church Naples

This Upcoming Week

Deacon of the Week Nov 11 - 17 Gregory Jack & Joey Gamble
If you need assistance, please call the church deacon hotline at 800-732-9573. For Spanish, call 404-7764.

Debt balance as of Nov 3 $5,126,714

$6,659

Saturday Night Sunday 8:15 a.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Home Groups Total

First Baptist Academy

First Baptist Academy seventh graders had a wonderful opportunity to experience an exciting, fun, and educational marine science trip to Key Largo in October. What a perfect way to investigate and appreciate Gods world.

Key Largo

Meal for Nov 13 (4:45 p.m.-6 p.m. in the Fellowship Recreation-Gym) Chicken Marsala, Pasta Vegetable, Dessert
Tickets may be purchased at the Lighthouse Cafe or at the door for $6 each or $25 for a family (immediate family residing in home). Alternate choices include grilled chicken ` hamburger, pizza, or hot dog. breast,

Wednesday Family Meal

Saturday, November 9
5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

Weekly Schedule

Bible and Life Groups: Various Rooms on Campus Worship Service: Worship Center Spanish Worship Service: Chapel Bible and Life Groups: Various Rooms on Campus Bible and Life Groups: Various Rooms on Campus Haitian Bible Study & Worship: ED207 Vietnamese Worship & Bible Study: DC221 Worship Service: Worship Center Bible and Life Groups: Various Rooms on Campus Romanian Bible Study & Worship: Modulars 3 & 4 Worship Service: Worship Center Bible and Life Groups: Various Rooms on Campus Spanish Worship Service: Student Center Age-Graded Choirs (Praise Kids, 5th Grade, Amplify, Resonate) Romanian Worship Service: Modular 4

Decisions from Discovering FBCN

Profession of Faith Cheryl Poole Michael Poole Dual Membership John Staley Membership by Statement Carmen Barreto Glorya Menard Robert Sill Nancy Woeltjen

Third graders at FBA had hands-on opportunities to shoot real jungle blowguns, play native musical instruments, and walk in Otovalan shoes. They observed a giant tarantula, volcanic ash, and handmade crafts. They learned how missionaries in Ecuador start churches and translate the Bible into the various native languages.

Ecuador Days

Sunday, November 10
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. 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

Ways to Connect Online with FBCN

Live streaming Saturday at 6:00pm and Sunday at 9:30am & 11:00am at fbcn.org! Visit our website: fbcn.org Follow us on Twitter: @fbcn @hayeswicker

Tuesday, November 12

9:00 a.m. RefresHer Womens Ministry: Worship Center

Like us on Facebook: FirstBaptistChurchNaples

Wednesday, November 13

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 Ministry: Chapel 6:30 p.m. RefresHer Womens Ministry: Worship Center 6:30 p.m. High School Ministry: Student Center 6:30 p.m. Middle School Ministry: Family Life Center-Gym 6:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal: Choir Room Other events this week include: Choir Loft Removal, Operation Christmas Child Packing Day, Living Hope Cancer Support Group, Prayer for our Pastors, Celebrate Recovery, Grief Share, Consider Christmas Womens Banquet, and Mens Ministry Breakfast For a full weekly schedule listing, please go to fbcn.org/weeklyschedule.

Contact Us

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

First Baptist Church Naples