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A Preview of Coming Attractions

In recent days we have encouraged our people to view the wonderful Christian film, Courageous. I trust that you will not only see it but encourage others, as well. You will be entertained and challenged. We have all seen trailers, which promote upcoming movies. We have heard for years the term, preview of coming attractions. Only three time periods exist for any person or nation the past, the present, and the future. We know the past, but on the whole, we do not know the future. The Bible from beginning to end is a great unfolding of the future, and the Holy Spirit has come to show us things to come (John 16:13). God said that He Declares the end from the beginning (Isaiah 46:10). He not only plans the future for His children, but He continues to use the present as well as the past to mold us into His image. We are to look for Him in His coming (Philippians 3:20), live for Him (2 Peter 3:11, 14), and labor for Him (Luke 19:12, 13). I believe that Jesus could come for His Church at any moment. This is not some wild-eyed street preaching of a guy holding a sign, The end is near. When I finish my Ten Commandments series, I will begin a new study The Truth About the End Times, dealing with the major prophetic themes for about thirteen weeks. I am excited that our coming Lord will attract us magnetically to Himself in the Rapture. During a TV discussion on a British forum, the question was asked, What sort of a world will we have by the year 2000? With only one exception, every scientist basically stated that the world would not be here. But, of course, that year has come and gone. A 13-year-old Iowa girl polled 370 of her middle school student friends, and 75% of them said that they will die in nuclear war during the next ten years. But Christians dare not live in pessimism or fear but faith and hope. Amen. Come, Lord Jesus (Revelation 22:20). There are other exciting events about to unfold in the life of First Baptist Church, should the Lord tarry. Big events are on the horizon, such as our community ministry of Car Care on October 22. We go back to two Sunday morning worship services on October 23, with accompanying Bible & Life Group changes. This is a great time to try new classes or even new worship times and make new friends. We will also be offering our alternative to Halloween with Trunk & Treat on October 31 for all of our children. Naturally, our music and drama teams are hard at work getting ready for the Living Christmas Trees, which will once again be presented December 2, 4, and December 8, 9, 10, & 11. We will be adding a matinee service on Saturday for the first time. Our beloved Senior Associate Pastor, Forrest Head, will marry Charlene on October 21 in her home church in Tallahassee. Pray for them and the blending of two families. We will love her just as we loved precious Karen.

Guest Reception
There is a guest reception in the Commons immediately following the Saturday night and Sunday morning service. Come and meet Pastor Hayes.

First Baptist Church Naples

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Friday, Dec. 2 @ 7pm Sunday, Dec. 4 @ 4 & 7 pm Thursday, Dec. 8 @ 7pm Friday, Dec. 9 @ 7pm NEW: Saturday, Dec. 10 @ 1 pm Sunday, Dec. 11 @ 4 & 7pm

THE LIVING Tickets Now Available CHRISTMAS TREES

Living Christmas Trees

Performances: Friday, Dec. 2 @ 7pm Sunday, Dec. 4 @ 4 & 7pm Thursday, Dec. 8 @ 7pm Friday, Dec. 9 @ 7pm NEW: Saturday, Dec. 10 @ 1pm Sunday, Dec. 11 @ 4 & 7pm
Purchase tickets online at www.fbcn.org or call 888-795-1559 (9am-6pm/Mon-Fri).

Purchase tickets online at www.fbcn.org beginning Oct. 1 or call 888-795-1559 (9am-6pm/mon-fri) for ticket information

L1, C1, C2, and R1 = $12.50 L2, R2, and front rows of L4, L3, C3, C4, R3, and R4 = $10.00 All else = $8.50

Two Sunday Morning Worship Services First Baptist Church Naples Begin Oct. 23
- - - - -Friday,-Dec. - @-7pm - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - --- -- 2- -Divine Design for Living Sunday, Dec. 4 @ 4 & 7 pm
ThisThursday, Dec. 8 @ 7pm weeks scripture: Exodus 20:14 You shall not commit Friday, Dec. 9 @ 7pm adultery. This weeksDec. 11 @ 4 & 7pm Sunday, prayer: Psalm 119:110 The wicked have laid a snare for me, yet I have not gone astray from Your precepts.
NEW: Saturday, Dec. 10 @ 1 pm
We will return to two Sunday morning worship services THE LIVING23. We will also return beginning October to two Bible and Life Group hours that day as well.

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CHRISTMAS TREES

COURAGEOUS LIVING
Bible Study for Men

Begins Tuesday, October 11 at 6:30 a.m. in Room WC117

For more information, please call Kevin (Coach V) at 596-8600 x213.

Honor begins at home... answer the call.

COURAGEOUS LIVING BIBLE STUDY FOR MEN Tuesdays, Beginning October 11th at 6:30am in DC 121

Monday, October 31 6:30-8:00 p.m. Church Campus Parking Lot An incredible time of fellowship and a true alternative to Halloween
Pre-registered participants will park, open their trunks, decorate them according to a chosen theme, and pass out candy to the children who visit their trunk. You can bring your car, van, truck, motorcycle, boat, swamp buggy, or anything else on wheels to participate. Themes will include God & Country, Sports, Animals, etc. Church-wide candy donations are being accepted in designated Trunk & Treat containers in the Commons. Stop by the Preschool or Childrens Ministry Desk to register your vehicle today!

Trunk & Treat

Discovering First Baptist Church Naples Monday, November 7 6:30 p.m. in Room DC121
Led by Senior Pastor Hayes Wicker, this is a very informative dinner seminar. It is held for those who are new to First Baptist Church Naples, those who want to join the church, or those who would like more information about our church and ministries. Please RSVP by calling 596-8600 x679. This dinner is designated for adults and children 11 and older. Childcare is available for children 10 years old and younger by advanced reservation. Please make your childcare reservation by calling 5968600 x360. Please plan to feed your child beforehand.

Calling All Men!

BAND OF BROTHERS

FIT for the FIGHT

For Winning the Battle for Godliness

Practical Strategies

This Wednesday 6:25 - 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel

This will Be a great time of study and fellowship as we learn how to fight the Battle together.

This Weeks Study: Arming Yourself Against wrong values and Goals By Steve Hayes, Associate Pastor/Biblical Counseling

Holiday Outreach Banquet

Womens Ministry Presents . . .

Between a Rock and a Grace Place

Carol Kents life was turned upside-down when her only child, a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, was arrested for murder. Life hands most of us unexpected challenges that mean life as we once thought it would be, turns out differently from the normal life we anticipated. The evening will be filled with encouraging reminders that in every difficult experience we encounter, if we are looking for Divine Surprises, well find them. When we embrace those challenges in the tight spots of life, we will discover an adventurous journey that produces unexpected joy, unanticipated favor, a strengthened faith, and a meaningful adventure. Well laugh out loud and wipe a few tears as we discover how to lean into the grace place. Carol will lift your heart to a place of renewed hope and brand new courage. Bring your friends for a never-to-be-forgotten evening of personal and spiritual encouragement.

Featuring: Carol Kent

Friday, November 11 6:30-9:00 p.m. in the Worship Center

Tickets are available in RefresHer and in the Commons after church services.
Menu: Roasted Turkey with dressing, scalloped potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, garden salad and pumpkin pie.

Ticket cost is $15

2011 Homecoming Week

First Baptist Academy High School

Ben Head and Alle Devin

King and Queen

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Lions Win!

Our mission is to develop students with Christian character and a Biblical worldview, equipping them for life, learning, and leadership.

Car Care Ministry

Saturday, October 22 FBCN Parking Lot 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Volunteers 7am-1pm)
Can you drive a car? Can you hug your fellow brother or sister? Can you change your own oil in your car? Can you witness to others? Do you want to sponsor a car for new tires? Call or email Rod Foster at 851-6011 (carcare@fbcn.org), or call 596-8600 x617, or register online at www.fbcn.org/carcare if you said YES to any of these questions.

If you would like to help with Car Care on October 22, please fill out the following information and place this page in the offering plate as it is passed.
------------------------------------------------------Name ___________________________________________________ Phone (_________)________________________________________ Email ___________________________________________________

In the Missions Kiosk in the Commons

Operation Christmas Child Starts This Weekend

Please help show the love of Jesus through the power of a simple gift. Pick up your pre-wrapped shoe boxes and all the information after service at the Missions Kiosk in the Commons, the Courtyard, or the Fellowship Hallway. If you have never packed a shoe box for a needy child, consider packing one this year. If you have participated in the past, please consider doing one more than last year. Help us reach our goal of 2,000 shoe boxes from First Baptist Church Naples this year. For more information, stop by one of the booths after service, visit www. samaritanspurse.org, or you can call Jody Statile at 591-1895.

ITS SHOE BOX TIME!

Saturday, October 15
It is not too late to help Pregnancy Resource Center with its mission to save the lives of unborn children from abortion by meeting the physical and emotional needs of our clients and sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ. Please participate in the Walk for Life this Saturday, October 14 at North Collier Regional Park (off Livingston Road). Check-in begins at 8:00 a.m. in the pavillion at the soccer field and the walk will begin at 9:00 a.m. Please pick up a walk registration form after church today, or you may register as a walker and download your sponsor form from our website at www.prcwalkforlife.org. For more information, contact the Pregnancy Resource Center at 513-9775.

Walk for Life

Sunday, Oct 23/9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. FBCN Church Parking Lot
Please call Karen at 513-7665 or email karen.monzone@nchmd.org to schedule a time. Successful donors will receive gift cards from Merle Norman Cosmetic Studios, Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant, and Sugar Palm Cafe & Bakery. Photo ID is required, eat a meal before giving blood, drink lots of water on the day of donation, and the minimum age is 16 with parent consent. Community Blood Center -- whats collected here...stays here!

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Find out what your student will be up to through July 2012! Students are welcome to attend.
For more info, please call the student ministry office at 449-4480

40 Days for Life

40 Days for Life has begun in Naples. Over 800 babies have been destroyed by surgical abortion and who knows how many more by use of the abortion pill (RU-486). Please join the Prayer Vigil on TuesdaySaturday from 9am-6pm in front of Planned Parenthood (corner of Goodlette and Creech) through November 6 to be a visible witness for the sacredness of life and to end the killing of life at Planned Parenthood. You can sign-up for a time online at www.40daysforlife.com/naples-fl or call 503-0295. We continue to present ourselves in a quiet, prayerful manner...praying for the exploited women, the babies being aborted, and all those involved in the abortion industry. If you would like, bring a lifeaffirming sign that will help demonstrate our dedication for life!

We need your preschoolers hand-me-downs

The preschool ministry needs back-up toddler shorts and shirts in sizes 12 months to 3 years. As your child outgrows his/her elastic-waist shorts and pull-on tops, please bring them to the preschool desk so we have an ample supply for those just-in-case moments!

OCTOBER 2011

stories from the Great Commission

living letters

In Norwich connecting
he residents of Norwich, Conn., smile when they see Shaun Pillay (right) walking down the street. The 26-year-old church planter has made quite an impression on the New England town. Shaun, a native of Durban, South Africa, and his new wife, Deshni, sold most of their earthly possessions and moved to Norwich to plant a church. I was amazed to find out theres only 2 percent evangelical Christians in Norwich, which broke my heart, says Shaun. The Pillays have relied on God as theyve prayed for opportunities to build relationships, proclaim Christ and create a gospel presence among people on the fringes. Homeless, mentally ill, prostitutes, drug dealers and people whove come from far away nations make up the gathering at Cornerstone International Church. Setting up proclamation points around the city, Shaun and members of the church

have led 67 people to faith in Christ so far. First Baptist Church Wake Village in Texarkana, Texas, has partnered with Shaun and Cornerstone International by sending volunteer teams and resources to help with the church plant. The partnership has caused members at First Baptist to be outwardly focused and to ask how they can make the greatest impact for the kingdom, says Scott Neathery, pastor of First Baptist. For me, its been about how we can support those God has called out to do the work. Through Send North America, the North American Mission Board is partnering church planters, like Shaun, with established churches who have a heart for the Great Commission, which benefits the planter and the sending church. To find out how your church can help reach communities throughout North America visit www.namb.net.

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Walk to Emmaus
We are searching for any brother or sister in Christ who has attended any of the following weekend retreats that are associated with Walk to Emmaus: Emmaus, Cursillo, Via de Cristo, Tres Dias, or Kairos. If this is you, please call or email Rod Foster at 851-6011 or rodanddawn@comcast.net. We need members of the Emmaus community to help sponsor others who are interested in attending a weekend walk. Our goal is to inspire, challenge, and equip the body to become Christian leaders within First Baptist Church Naples.

First Steps Class

Two First Steps class sessions for children who are in 1st through 4th grades and would like to get baptized will begin Saturday, Oct 22 at 7:30 p.m. or Sunday, Oct 23 at 11:00 a.m. This four 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 for either the Saturday or Sunday session and to pick-up their workbook.

Womens Jail Volunteers

If you are a woman, an FBCN church member, and have a heart to share the gospel with women in the Collier County jail, this is the ministry for you! We are currently seeking womens jail ministry volunteers to serve just one hour per month. For more information, please call Rosemary at 430-7911.

Leadership Institute Candidate Training

Lasting change in our city, county, and state can only come from electing conservative, christian candidates to public office. The Leadership Institute is based in Arlington, VA. Their mission is to elect christian candidates. They work on a national basis with candidates for U.S. Senate and House, state governors, etc. but they also have a grassroots program that works with folks trying to win their first election. There will be a two day seminar held locally to prepare prospective candidates on how to win their first local election campaign. The dates are November 4 & 5 and is $25 to attend (that includes lunch on Saturday). Space is limited. Please call Jim Tindall at 450-5222 to register or for more information.

Employment Opportunity
First Baptist Academy is currently seeking a full time qualified applicant to fill the Elementary School Ministry Assistant position. This individual will assist the Elementary School Principal with administrative duties. A strong candidate will be proficient with Microsoft, Adobe, and Google, and possess strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Previous experience in education is preferred. For additional information, please contact Cindy Case at 596-8600 x 256.

Deacon Nominations
We are currently accepting Deacon Nominations for 2012. You may pick-up Deacon Nomination Forms in the turnstiles and drop them in the Fellowship Hallway offering drop box. This is the final weekend!

Back to Basics: Quilting and Sewing

We will be meeting on Monday, Oct 10 at 6:30 p.m. in Room WC117. We will be making placemats. You will need 1/2 yard top fabric, 1/2 yard bottom fabric, 1/2 yard lightweight fleece, batting, or flannel, thread, and scissors. If you have a sewing machine, please bring it. If you do not have one, come and share the extra ones that we have and meet some new people. If you have any questions, please call Kathy Adair at 370-2592 or email kadair@johnrwood.com or Pam Cole at 272-5583 or pcole@fbcn.org. Upcoming classes: Oct 24-quilting blocks, Nov 7- Christmas tree skirt.

KidzTown Worship
This week in KidzTown Worship, we will continue our study of the book of Joshua as we look at how the early Israelites took time to worship the Lord. The children will learn that it is important to remember the times God has helped us. This will give us courage as we face present and future challenges. All children in 1st through 4th grades will not want to miss KidzTown, where we worship the Lord Kid Style through songs, fun, video, games, and so much more. If you are a child in 1st through 4th grades, come to KidzTown in DC120 Saturday at 6:00 p.m. or Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and join us as we worship our Savior together.

Parent Dedication Class

Parent Dedication Classes will be held Sunday, Oct 16 and Sunday, Nov 13 at 11:00 a.m. in Room ED165. This class is for parents wanting to dedicate themselves and their child to the Lord during a Worship Service. If you would like to make a reservation to attend a class, please call Kim at 596-8600 x360.

Saturday, October 8
6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

Upcoming Events
Worship Service/Worship Center KidzTown Childrens Worship/DC120 Hispanic Worship Service/Chapel Bible and Life Groups/Various Rooms on Campus Bible and Life Groups/Various Rooms on Campus Worship Service/Worship Center KidzTown Childrens Worship/DC120 Romanian Baptist/Modulars 3 & 4/SC117 Vietnamese Bible Study and Worship/DC220 Bible and Life Groups/Various Rooms on Campus Hispanic Worship Service/Student Center Equipping People to Serve/FAITH/DC121 Resonate Student Creative Arts Team/Student Center Project 56/DC220 Praise Kids/Education Building Romanian Baptist Congregation/Modulars 3 & 4 Back to Basics: Quilting & Sewing/WC117 Courageous Mens Bible Study/WC117 RefresHer Womens Ministry/WC East Side Fields of Faith/Naples High School Football Field Family Meal/Fellowship Recreation-Gym AWANA Childrens Ministry/DC120 Band of Brothers Mens Ministry/Chapel RefresHer Womens Ministry/WC East Side High School Ministry/Student Center Middle School Ministry/Family Life Center-Gym Choir Rehearsal/Choir Room Orchestra Rehearsal/Worship Center Prayer for our Pastors/AD184 Celebrate Recovery/DC121 Grief Share/AD145

Sunday, October 9
8:15 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 6:30 p.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.

Monday, October 10 Tuesday, October 11

Wednesday, October 12

Thursday, October 13
11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.

In Sympathy
Joyce Engle passed away on October 3. We express our sympathy to her husband, Robert, and the rest of the family. Theresa Caputo passed away on October 3. We express our sympathy to her husband (Norm), daughter (Michele Micieli), and the rest of the family.

Last Weekend
Decisions For Christ
Baptisms Caitlyn Grogan Erinne Grogan Statement of Faith Neil Combs

Worship Attendance
October 1 & 2
Saturday Night Sunday Morning Total 1,132 1,626 2,758

Financial Stewardship
July 1, 2011 - October 2, 2011 Budget Actual Variance $1,669,757 $1,520,684 ($149,073)

Bible & Life Attendance

October 1 & 2
Saturday Night Sunday 8:15 Sunday 11:00 Home Groups 856 66 890 152

2010-2011 Operating Revenues

Debt balance as of October 2 $9,537,735

Next Week
Deacon of the Week
If you need assistance, please call the church deacon hotline at 800-732-9573. For Spanish, call 601-6051.

` Tickets may be purchased at the Lighthouse Cafe during regular business hours or at the door for $6.00 each or $25.00 for a family (immediate family residing in home).
Alternate choices include grilled chicken breast, hamburger, pizza, or a grilled foot long hot dog.

Meal for October 12 (4:45 p.m.-6 p.m. in the Fellowship Recreation-Gym) Chicken Cordon Bleu, Rice Pilaf, Vegetable, Salad, and a Dessert

` Cafe Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Wednesday Saturday Sunday Closed 3:15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Closed 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Bookstore Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Wednesday Friday Saturday Sunday

Total

1,964

Dr. Wicker on the Radio

You can hear Dr. Wicker every day at 1:00 p.m. on 91.5 Kingdom FM WJYO. Dr. Wicker is also on WSOR 90.9 FM at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday evenings, and on Praise FM 89.5 at 1:30 p.m. Sunday afternoons.

Kevin Carter & Telly Alvarez

October 10 - 16

Wednesday Family Meal

Sermon Notes

Timothy had tough people to deal with. Youll see it this week, as well end up with a big-time issue: MONEY! How do you handle it, and what do you do with it? Check it out -- you may be surprised! Sunday - I Timothy 4:9-16 / Monday - I Timothy 5:1-8 Tuesday - I Timothy 5:9-16 / Wednesday - I Timothy 5:17-25 Thursday - I Timothy 6:1-8 / Friday - I Timothy 6:9-16 Saturday - I Timothy 6:17-21

Pastoral Staff
Dr. Hayes Wicker ................................................................................................ Senior Pastor Miguel Cruz ............................................................................. Hispanic Congregation Pastor Beverly Day ............................................................................ Director of Preschool Ministry Justin Faircloth ....................................................... Associate Pastor/Middle School Ministry Steve Hayes...................................................................Associate Pastor/Biblical Counseling Forrest Head ....................................................................................... Senior Associate Pastor Jim Hill................................................................................Director of Single Adult Ministry Lewis Howard .............................................................................. Associate Pastor/Education Don Ingle ......................................................................................Director of Mens Ministry Shannon Moore ........................................................................Director of Womens Ministry John Patterson..................................................................Associate Pastor/Media & Technology Doug Pigg ............................................................Associate Pastor of Church Administration Tom Rider .................................................................. Associate Pastor/School Administrator Larry Rigley .................................................................. Associate Pastor/Childrens Ministry Dr. Todd F. Stearns ........................................................ Associate Pastor/Worship and Music Kevin Taylor ..............................................................Associate Pastor/High School Ministry Kevin Van Duser .................................................................Associate Pastor/Sports Outreach

First Baptist Church Naples

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 Church Website.........................................................................................................www.fbcn.org

3000 Orange Blossom Drive, Naples, FL 34109 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.