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Christmas Eve Candlelight ServicesDec. 24 at 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Get involved in the Lottie Moon Christmas Ofering
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Here is a great opportunity to get in on the ground oor!Coming in January
New Bible and Lie GroupsNew Home GroupsNew Bible Studys
A sample o what is coming...Islam - A Further Look - this is a new study; not a repeat
Crazy LoveWhat i you had, One Month to Live
Contemporary Christian IssuesTruth Project
RevelationWhy do we Believe what we Believe?
I you could ask God anything what would it be?Watch First Word or updated inormation
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To ensure your contributions qualiy or 2009, checks must bedelivered or mailed (post-marked) on or beore December 31, 2009.
Checks placed in the church ofering in 2010 will not qualiy or
2009, even i the check is pre-dated to 2009. For your convenience,
the church nance ofce will be open Thursday, December 31,
2009 rom 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Please do not le your 2009
tax return until you have received your 2009 contribution statement
rom the church.
2009 Tax Inormation
Stock contributions in certicate orm must be recieved in the
nance oce no later than noon on December 30, 2009. Stock
contributions in transer orm must be received into the churchs
account no later than December 30, 2009. Please contact Conard
Wrightsman at 596-8600 x257 or more inormation.
2009 Stock Contributions
Our goal is $100,000.
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Reflections on Psalm 23Encouragement Group or People with Cancer,
any Major Illness, or Critical Setback in Lie
The words o the 23rd Psalm have brought more comort and courage to
more people than any other words ever written. When you combine its
comort and courage, then hope is generated; and hope is an essential and
valuable resource to help anyone sufering rom cancer or rom any major
illness or setback in lie.
Series will begin Thursday, January 14 rom 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
in Room DC110 at First Baptist Church Naples.
Each session will be led by Bev Brandt and Dan Mincavage,a video segment will be shown ollowed by discussion and prayer.
I you are interested in attending or have any questions, please call
Bev Brandt at 221-7335 or Dan Mincavage at 566-8475.
Spouses and riends are welcome.
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DECEMBERBIBLE SALE
Choose
from
NASB
NIVESV
HCSB
NKJV
"Therefore the LORD
Himself shall give you
a sign; Behold, a virgin
shall conceive, and
bear a Son, and shall
call His Name
Immanuel"
Isaiah 7:14.
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Looking forChampions
Please consider using your expertise to lead one of our many ministries. Volunteer Champions arebeing sought, to coordinate/lead many ministries within the church. A champion can be either an
individual or a couple, and a church member.
CROWN MINISTRY
Crown Ministry teaches biblical principles regarding finances and possessions. The championshould have a heart to help others learn these principles and to help people in financial crisis. The
champion will:
Recruit leaders and counselors
Schedule events throughout the year
Recruit class members
The weekly time commitment would vary but is estimated to average five hours per week. This
champion can be a seasonal resident.
Watch for other champion needed in the weeks ahead.
Have you led aprogram/
business/ministry?
Volunteer
Champions
A Big Thanks To EveryoneInvolved In LCT 2009
Id like to take this opportunity to THANK EVERYONE who participated in
LCT 2009. It was a tremendous joy or us to present The Christmas Post, and to
see God work in a unique way in the hearts and lives o those who attended. Godblessed us with 160+ people who indicated that they prayed to receive Christ as
their personal Lord and Savior. PRAISE THE LORD!!!!! Hallelujah!!!
Im sure that many other spiritual decisions were made as a result o this
efort. Im amazed each year to see so many people giving so much time and
energy because they want to inuence others or the Gospel. May we continue
to ofer our lives to the Lord and continue to reach out to our community through
this ministry. Bless the Lord!!Dr. Todd F. Stearns, Associate Pastor o Worship
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Womens Ministry of First Baptist Church Naples
announces our Winter 2010 RefresHer Bible Study.
Mary Kassian
Godis too big, too magnicent
for a single name.
Consider this: the God whose
many names include Creator, Provider, Ruler,
and Redeemerwants you to know Him
better. Mary Kassians new study -
Knowing Godby Name - examines
35 of His names. This is more than a Bible study;
its a personal encounter with an awesome God.
Knowing God by Name
by. . .Mary Kassian
Our teacher will be our Senior Pastors wife, Janet Wicker.
Beginning. . . Tuesday, January 5th, at 9 a.m.& Wednesday, January 6th, at 6:30 p.m. in the
Worship Center. Please enter through the commons.
Our Benevolence Fund is low. The Church Benevolence Committee helps people
in nancial crisis each week. Many o our own church members are out o work
and hurting nancially. Can you help? I so, please make out your check to First
Baptist Church Naples and mark in the memo area BN. Matthew 25: 40-45
Benevolence Fund
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A Christmas Greeting fromthe Pastor and Family
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Dear Church Family,
The Wickers want to thank you or the privilege
o serving in one o the worlds greatest
churches. With the busy pace o lie, it is easy or
all o us to orget Gods good gits. At this time
o the annual celebration o Jesus birthday, it is
good or all o us to review Gods blessings this
past year and renew our desire to gloriy Him.
I am incredibly privileged to work with a
Christian All-Star team o pastoral staf and
servant-minded support staf. They have been
helpers o many and o mysel as well, ellow
workers in Christ Jesus, and are those who have
worked hard or you (Romans 16:2-3, 6 & 8).
They are highly gited. They go the second mile
or you and or Him. They have crunched their
budgets and tightened their belts during scal
challenges, and worked without complaint and
urther material reward. Do not orget to thank
them this season and wish them well.
Janet and I are thrilled to have raised our
children in a happy church that loves and arms
them. All three o our children love Christ and
the local church, and have unique callings o
eternal impact. Kristin and Eric have just been
called to the Temple Terrace Baptist Church in
Tampa where he will lead in worship and music.
They will bring their passion or discipleship into
a ministry that is already ruitul, serving with
Pastor Jef Williams. We are thrilled that Mary
Grace and Abby will be closer to us. Little Abigail
Joy was born on December 27 last year. So much
has happened since this time in 2008! Mary
Grace continues to delight us with her strong,
vivacious personality.Evan was licensed to the gospel ministry
recently by our church and will receive his
certicate when he is home. He transerred
rom Southeastern to Southern Seminary or his
masters degree and continues preparation or
missions. He was called to be a ull-time Program
Director or the Crossings Camps in Kentucky.
He is working very hard and hoping to nd more
time or school. He manages to teach a Sunday
School class at his church.
Allyson is a sophomore at Cedarville University
and has a deep passion to minister to orphans.
She is pursuing an early elementary education
degree. She has been driving to Columbus, Ohio
each week to teach a Sunday School class o girls
and has a wide range o riends. She spreads
sunshine everywhere she goes!
Thank you or your prayerul support o Janet
this past year as she continues to teach in
Reresher Womens Bible Study. She ministered
to hundreds and hundreds o pastors wives in
the poor areas o India and Nigeria. God has
given her a unique burden to help widows in
Arica, and especially those who are pastors
wives and are destitute. I am so grateul or
our 34 years together, as we celebrate our
anniversary on December 27th.
Serving with and or you is the highlight o our
many years in pastoral ministry. While we are
grateul or this past years blessings, we expect
that the best is yet to come in 2010. We will
claim the reality o our Emmanuel (God with
us) this season and in the months to come. We
rejoice that, I God is or us, who can be against
us (Romans 8:31)? Because God came to us
that rst Christmas and is or us, He will work
in us. Remember the challenge o Max Lucado:
When you admit that you have no other option
but to cast all your cares on Him, He is waiting in
the midst o the storm.
Have a blessed Christmas and ruitul New Year.
Grateully,
Pastor Hayes
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A First Steps Class or children in 1st through 4thgrades who would like to get baptized will begin
on Saturday, January 9th at 7:30pm. This 4 week
class covers the topics o salvation, baptism,
communion, being a part o the church, and
growing as a child o God. Please contact the
Childrens Ministry Oce at 596-8600 x 350 to sign
your child up or this class and to pick up their
workbook to begin working in.
First Steps Class
Vicki Courtney is the founder of Virtuous Reality Ministries which
reaches over 150,000 girls and mothers a year. A wife and mother herself ofthree teens, she seeks to provide both teens and their parents with the toolsnecessary to navigate today's promiscuous culture.
She is a national speaker to women of all ages and the best-sellingauthor of numerous books:
You will not want to miss
this conference... for momsof boys, girls, and both!
This c o nfe re nc e w ill b e ho ste d b y First Ba p t ist Ac a d e m y a nd t heWo m e n's M i n ist r y o f Fi rst Ba p t i st C h u rc h Na p l e s.
February 26-27th, 2010:
For event details and ticket purchasing
information go to: www.fbcn.org
Vic ki C o urtne y
Location: FBCNTimes: Friday: 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Cost: $10
A C o nfe re nc e fo r ...Wo me n Influe nc ing the Ne xt G e ne ra tio n
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Conference led by:
Dr. Gary Chapman
Best Selling Author of
The Five Love Languages
January Bible Conerencewith Ray Vanderlaan
T icket s are on SA LE now
in t h e Ligh t h ouse Bookst ore.
Friday, January 15th at 6:30 p.m. and
Saturday, January 16th at 8:30 a.m.
We will be able to provide limited childcare by advanced reservation or
the Jan 15 & 16 Bible Conerence. Parents may purchase their childcare
reservation tickets January 2 through Jan 10 beore, during, and ater
all church events at the preschool kiosk in the education building.
Childcare Available by Reservation or Bible Conerence
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Kidsorner
ItsbeginningtolookalotlikeChristmas,andthisweekwewillbe
gettingreadyforitaswecontinueworshippingtheLordwithaChristmas
theme.WewillbelookingatthebirthofChristwhoistheFathersgiftto
theworld.GodgaveusHisoneandonlySononChristmas,andsowegive
giftstoremindusofthisamazinggiftGodgaveussolongago.
WearegoingtohaveagreattimesingingChristmascarols,studying
GodsWord,andworshipingtheLordKid Style.KidzTownisopento
allchildrenin1stthrough4thgradesandislocatedinDC120.Allparents
willwanttheirchildrentoexperiencethelife-changingpowerofGodsWord
intheirchildslifeeverySaturdayat6:00pmandSundayat9:30amasthey
worshipGod Kid StyleandlearnGodsWordatasmallgroupstudy
designedjustforthem.
announces the
7th Annual
Friends of the LionBanquet
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Campus Tours6:00 p.m.
Reception6:30 p.m.
Dinner and Program7:00 p.m.
Our guest speaker is:
Dr. Gary ChapmanBest Selling Author
The Five Love Languages
For more information or to host a table,please call (239) 596-8600, ext. 619.
First Baptist Academy
First Baptist Academy
3000 Orange Blossom Drive
Naples, FL 34109
Phone: 239-597-2233
Web: www.fbalions.org
First Baptist Academy
3000 Orange Blossom Drive
Naples, FL 34109
Phone: 239-597-2233
Web: www.fbalions.org
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Upcoming EventsSaturday, December 196:00p.m. WorshipService/WorshipCenter6:00p.m. KidzTownChildrensWorship/DC1206:00p.m. HispanicWorshipService/Chapel7:30p.m. BibleandLifeGroups/VariousRoomsonCampus
Sunday, December 208:15a.m. BibleandLifeGroupfor60+/DC1079:30a.m. WorshipService/WorshipCenter9:30a.m. BibleandLifeGroups/VariousRoomsonCampus9:30a.m. KidzTownChildrensWorship/DC12010:00a.m.VietnameseBibleStudyandWorship/DC22011:00a.m.WorshipService/WorshipCenter11:00a.m.BibleandLifeGroups/VariousRoomsonCampus
12:30p.m.HispanicWorshipService/StudentCenter5:00p.m. RomanianBaptistMission/Modulars3&4
Tuesday, December 226:00p.m. CBOPMeeting/DC1087:00p.m. TheVineCollege&CareerService/StudentCenter
Wednesday, December 23NoActivities
Thursday, December 24ChurchOfcesClosed4:00p.m. ChristmasEveCandlelightService6:00p.m. ChristmasEveCandlelightService
Friday, December 25ChurchOfcesClosed-Christmas
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Financial Stewardship
Worship Attendance
Bible & Life Attendance
December 12 & 13SaturdayNightTotal 1,013
SundayMorning9:30 1,456
SundayMorning11:00 979
Total 3,448
December 12 & 13SaturdayNight 826
Sunday8:15 31
Sunday9:30359
Sunday11:00 718
HomeGroups 170
Total 2,104
2009-2010 Operating RevenuesJuly1,2009-December13,2009
Budget Actual Variance
$2,885,963$2,811,661-$74,302
Next Week
Deacon of the Week
Ifyouneedassistance,pleasecallthechurchdeaconhotlineat800-732-9573.
ForSpanish,call601-6051.
December 21-December 27Al Opitz and Ron Howard
Monday,Tuesday,Thursday ClosedWednesday ClosedFriday ClosedSaturday 5:00p.m.-9:00p.m.Sunday 8:30a.m.-1:00p.m.
Bookstore HoursMonday ClosedTuesday&Thursday ClosedWednesday Closed
Friday ClosedSaturday 5:00p.m.-9:00p.m.Sunday 8:30a.m.-1:00p.m.
Cafe Hours
Last Weekend
Dr. Wicker on the Radio
Wednesday Family Meal
No Meal for Wednesday, Dec. 23rd.
Tickets may be purchased at the Lighthouse Cafe during regular business hours or at thedoor for $5.50 each or $22.00 for a family (please, immediate family residing in home).Alternate choices include grilled chicken breast, hamburger, pizza, or a grilled foot long hot dog.
Decisions For Christ
YoucanhearDr.Wickereverydayat1:00p.m.on91.5KingdomFMWJYO.Dr.WickerisalsoonWSOR90.9FMat8:00p.m.onSundayevenings,andonPraiseFM89.5at1:30p.m.Sundayafternoons.
Profession of Faith
Membership byStatement of Faith
JeffreyTaylorAdamsMayelaRosales
OrlandoRosalesRandySnyder
BarbaraMiniard
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Sermon Notes
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Pastoral Staff
Church Ofce
Dr. Hayes Wicker ...................................................................................................... Senior Pastor
MiguelCruz....................................................................................HispanicCongregationPastorGregDavidson...................................................... ......AssociatePastor/Evangelism&DiscipleshipBeverlyDay.................................................................................. DirectorofPreschoolMinistryNathanDooley................................................................... ...AssociatePastor/HighSchoolMinistryDr.RoyFisher............................................................................... AssociatePastor/PastoralCare NathanGaddis............................................................................ Worship/CreativeArtsAssociateSteveHayes...................................................................... AssociatePastor/SingleAdultMinistryForrestHead.............................................................................................. SeniorAssociatePastorJimHill........................................................................ DirectorofSingleParentFamilyMinistryLewisHoward.....................................................................................AssociatePastor/EducationShannonMoore.............................................................................. DirectorofWomensMinistryDougPigg.................................................................. AssociatePastorofChurchAdministrationTomRider.........................................................................AssociatePastor/SchoolAdministratorLarryRigley........................................................................ AssociatePastor/ChildrensMinistryDr.ToddF.Stearns...............................................................AssociatePastor/WorshipandMusicKevinVanDuser.......................................................... AssociatePastor/MiddleSchoolMinistry
3000OrangeBlossomDrive,Naples,FL34109
OfceHours:Monday-Friday8:30a.m.-5:00p.m.ChurchReceptionist......................................................................................................... 597-6057Enterext.#fordirectconnection..................................................................................... 596-8600LighthouseBookstore...................................................................................................... 449-4488FirstBaptistAcademyNaples......................................................................................... 597-223324-HourPrayerLine..........................................................................................597-PRAY(7729)Ch h E il FBCN@fb
There will be no Wednesday activities onDecember 23 and December 30th.
Church ofces will be closed on
December 24, 25, 31, and January 1.
Dont orget to visit our website at www.bcn.org or
digital copies o First Word, media le archives, and
the latest on upcoming events.