PSALM 107:PROTESTING OR THANKSGIVING “People are going to have to die!” These were not the words of Patrick Henry prior to the American Revolution, but the words of a student protester two days after the General Election. Thousands of students and others took to the streets across the country to rail against not just Donald Trump but those who had voted for him. One student asked a Chicago police officer, “Where is your KKK hood?" Many universities took the usual hyper-sensitivity approach by providing therapy dogs, playdough, crayons and later gym hours for students. Ah, the dangers of democracy! In order to have a free republic, we must be willing to abide by election results, whether we like them or not. We must get on with building a better nation in a peaceful transition of power. Earlier in the year over 70% ot Americans believed that our nation was headed in the wrong direction. Frustration fueled voting, Some polls showed that 81% of “evangelicals” voted as good citizens, primarily concerned about platform more than personality or party. Now itis our job to be biblical and prayerful, regardless of what you feel about the new president, the election results, or about any who disagree with you. We make “supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thankegivings for all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet lite, godly and dignified in every way" (1 Timothy 2:1, 2). We pray that President Elect Trump will move beyond business success to statesmanship, that “the leader of the free world" will sense more than ever his need for the Lord of all the world. It has been said, "The office makes the man more than the man makes the office." May the Lord do the molding. Pray that the President will enlist wise and godly people for his cabinet and team. Pray for national unity in our Union of states. The pilgrims of Plymouth would never be derided as “cupcakes or snowflakes." They chose to shine and not whine in spite of the death of many of their number ina difficult winter. They clung to Isaiah 41:10, “Fear not, for | arn with you, be not dismayed, for | am your God; | will strengthen you, | will help you, | will uphold you with My victorious right hand.” Join us this Sunday evening for our annual hanksgiving Morship ervice as we express gratitude and praise in one of the sweetest and most unitying events of the year. ; Ge‘THANKSGIVING SERVICE Nov. 20 at 6:30pm in the Chapel. A time to give thanks and observe the Lord's LEGACY BUILDERS P Whiter than Snow @ special one night event WOMEN’S MINISTRY EVENT Dec. 14 at 6:30pm in the Worship Center; includes a fashion show, special music and dessert. MISSIONS KIOSK NAPLES CHRISTMAS SPECTACTULAR Tickets are available online at fbcn.org, in the Commons or call 1-888-795-1559. “White Christmas” on Thursday, Dec. 15 at the Broadway Palm. Tickets are $47; deadline is Nov. 20. Purchase tickets at the Media Window, Church Office or call Vada at Blessing Christ Ministries is at the Missions Kiosk in the Commons this weekend. Stop by to discover how you can be a blessing to families in Immokalee this Christmas. 596-8600 x268. QUARTERLY BUSINESS MEETING All church members are invited and encouraged to attend on Nov. 30 at 8:00pm in the Chapel. DNOW 2017 Jan. 13-15 for all MS and HS students. Early Bird Price is $49 through Nov. 30. Price increases on Dec. 1. Register online through First Connect. MEDIA MINISTRY You are welcome to purchase audio CDs of today's sermon or any previous sermon at our kiosk in the courtyard. FBA GINGERBREAD HOUSES Legacy Builders are invited to join the FBA 3rd grade class in building gingerbread houses on Dec. 8 in DC121 at 8:30am. Sign up in the Fellowship Hallway and Connection Point. FIRST FAMILY CHRISTMAS Help a single parent family by purchasing a gift for a child. Obtain a request form at the First Family Christmas table in the Commons. JOY COMES IN THE MORNING Widows, join us on Dec. 3 at 11:00am in DC109. This ministry meets on the first Saturday of each month from 11:00am-1:00pm.Nov. 23 - NO WEDNESDAY DINNER LAST WEEK'S ATTENDANCE WEEKLY SCHEDULE Worship 3,352 Wed. 6:30 PM, Bible Studies (All Ages) Bible and Life Groups 2,140 Sat. 6:00 PM, Band-Led Service Midweek Activities 1,201 Sun, 9:30 AM, Choir/Qrchestra Service Sun. 11:00 AM, Band-Led Service WEDNESDAY DINNER IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE? November 21 - November 27 Call the Deacon Hotline (800) 732-9573 Our deacons of the week: Jason Dean and Kevin Carter DECISIONS FOR CHRIST Beach Baptism: Jace D'Orazio Nancy Goodwin Stephen E. D'Orazio Cynthia Ide Marie A. D'Orazio Marcy Indelicato Mark Dorbeck Cory LaFleur Taylor Dorman Cecil ¥. Nance James Dumome Keve Ann Nance laura Gay Margarita Roldan Sara Zevallos-Gonzalez Nerlyne SaintylAgenor FIRST BAPTIST ACADEMY Please be in prayer for two of our High School J-Term Classes traveling in January. One class is traveling to serve in a Children’s Home in Guatemala and the other class is traveling to learn more about our national heritage and founders in Wash ington, D.C. a Sa ea teg eM ASTER CONNECTION P@INT Email: FBCN@fbcn.org Main Office: 597-6057 Extensions: 596-8600 ext_____ First Baptist Academy: 597-2233 24-hr Prayer Line: 597-PRAY (7729) Lighthouse Bookstore: 449-4488 3000 Orange Blossom Dr, Naples, FL34109 Office: Mon - Fri, 8:30 AM to 5 PM FBCNaples GHB visit focn.org for more