DECEMBER 3 & 4, 2011

The Greatest

Story

Light, Fire, and Oil

We are constantly aware of the visible symbols of the Christmas season colored lights, Christmas trees, etc. Light, fire, and oil are the great symbols in the Bible for our ministry in the world. The great light of Christ shown in the darkness of Bethlehem (Matthew 4:16). As His luminaries, we also are to shine. The fire of the Holy Spirit burns away impurities, and we are anointed by His oil. We then apply the oil of healing. We have a unique team ministering for ten days in Nigeria. Headed by Jim Powers, the team also includes staff members Steve Hayes and Shannon Moore, as well as Angie Hiers and my wife, Janet. They will link up with Ashley Hiers, who is currently serving there. With over 140 million people, Nigeria is the most populous nation in Africa and the eighth in the world, fifty percent Muslim, and the scene of violent persecution. The team will also work with an IMB librarian, Deana Shotts, whom God is using in amazing ways at our Seminary as an innovative strategist to touch unreached people groups. Our team will implement a new vision for The Widows Oil, inspired by 2 Kings 4:1-7. When a Nigerians husband dies, his family can confiscate everything, including her children. This is a powerful persecution tool for those who hate Christians. They need our help. Steve will be speaking, while Janet teaches pastors wives as they all seek to interact with the women and the national leaders. They will also be making two trips into the bush, seeking to fulfill James 1:27, Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress. No mission trip is a vacation. We develop prayer insights, a greater burden for world missions, and a challenge to share the gospel back home. We show our true colors when we are in the crucible. Paul was a career missionary, but preached through a series of shortterm projects. Jesus organized brief teaching missions, for the 12 and the 72 (Matthew 10, Luke 9, 10). While the local church is the epicenter of all ministry, we sow seeds so that short-term trips can produce long-term fruit. You dont have to wait for an opportunity to go to a country; your community, neighborhood, and family needs the gospel. God says, Bring me another vessel, which He can pour His power into (2 Kings 4:6). Your joy will never run dry.

There is a guest reception in the Commons immediately following the Saturday night and Sunday morning 11:00 service. Come and meet Pastor Wicker.

Guest Reception

Living Christmas Trees Purchase tickets online at www.fbcn.org

beginning Oct. 1 or call 888-795-1559 (9am-6pm/mon-fri) for ticket information

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

Tickets Still Available

Purchase tickets online at www.fbcn.org/lct, by EVENTS 888-795-1559 calling OMING (9am-6pm/Mon-Fri), vices, Dec. 24, 4 & 6 pm or in the Commons Hope and FBCN Choir/ after all worship services. January 15, 6pm Remaining Performances:

pril 6, 7pm, Choir/Orchestra

L1, C1, C2, and R1 = $12.50 Sunday, Dec. 4 @ 4 & 7pm Thursday, Dec. 8 @ 7pm L2, R2, and front rows of L4, L3, Friday, Dec. 9 @ 7pm C3, C4, R3, and R4 = $10.00 NEW: Saturday, Dec. 10 @ 1pm All else = $8.50 Sunday, Dec. 11 @ 4 & 7pm First Baptist Church Naples

OMING EVENTS

THE LIVING The Greatest Story is a fun-filled, heart-stirring CHRISTMAS TREES production that features classic and Friday, Dec. 2 @ 7pm modern Christmas music Sunday, Dec. 4 @ 4 &scenes with various dramatic 7 pm from some Dec. 8 @ 7pm Thursday, of our favorite Christmas movie classics Friday, Dec. 9 @ 7pm including Scrooge and NEW: a Wonderful Life.@ 1 pm Its Saturday, Dec. 10 The Sunday, Dec. 11 @ 4 & 7pm production is high-energy with Broadway style choreography Purchase tickets online at www.fbcn.org and various technological beginning Oct. 1 features that we are using or call 888-795-1559 (9am-6pm/mon-fri) for the first time. Our aim is to for ticket information this help you to enjoy wonderful season of the year, and to remind you of the good news that The Greatest Story still changes lives today!

presents

Christmas and New Years Holiday Schedule

Be sure to attend one of our Christmas Eve Candlelight Services at 4:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. There will be no Bible and Life Groups on this evening.

Christmas Eve - Saturday, December 24

There will be a Christmas Day service at 11:00 a.m. only. There will be no Bible and Life Groups on this day.

Christmas Day - Sunday, December 25

New Years Eve - Saturday, December 31

There will be a regular Saturday night worship service at 6:00 p.m. There will be no Bible and Life Groups on this day.

New Years Day - Sunday, January 1, 2012

There will be regular Sunday morning worship services at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. There will be no Bible and Life Groups on this day.

Wednesday Night - January 4, 2012

Mens and Womens Ministries will combine on Wednesday, January 4th for a movie night.

In the Missions Kiosk in the Commons

as we gIve a gIft of hope to a famILY thIs chrIstmas season we have a box for You to take home and fILL wIth food to heLp meet the famILYs phYsIcaL needs wrIte a note of hope and encouragement to the famILY have the kIds decorate a box then praY over the box as a famILY! You can aLso sponsor a box for $40.00 (It IncLudes toYs and a bIbLe). You can joIn us to deLIver It on saturdaY, dec. 17th at the coLLIer countY faIr grounds at 9:00am; or drop It off saturdaY, dec. 10th at 529 commercIaL bLvd between 9:00am & 3:00pm and we wILL deLIver It for You! for more InformatIon, vIsIt our web sIte at bLessIngchrIst.org or caLL chao at 239-353-5909. donatIon checks can be made out to awestruck mInIstrIes.

bLessIng chrIst mInIstrIes asks You to pLease joIn us

February 28, 29, & March 1, 2012

Cost: $225/per person double room, or $285 single room

PrimeTimer Ministry 3-Day Trip to Orlando

Balance due by January 15, 2012

Deposit: $75/per person DUE NOW

Sign-up at our table in the Fellowship Hallway (youll find more information there as well) and bring your deposit to the church office or see Vada. For more details, please call Vada at 596-8600 x268.

This trip includes lodging, motorcoach transportation, admission to the Holy Land Experience, admission to the Arabian Nights Dinner, a visit to Bok Tower Gardens, and a visit to the Morse Museum.

to be delivered by our HIGH SCHOOL MISSIONS TEAM to the people of Argentina

Sponsor A Bible

A gift of $10 will provide for the purchase & delivery of a Spanish Bible. To sponsor a Bible, please contact the Student Ministry office at 239-449-4480. Our High School Ministry will be traveling to Argentina on March 31- April 6. Please be in prayer for them as they go forth and tell.

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

This Weeks Study: Arming Yourself Against ANGER IN YOUR HEART AND SPEECH By HAYES WICKER, SENIOR PASTOR

SINGLE PARENT FAMILY MINISTRY

FIRST FAMILY CHRISTMAS PROJECT

Each year our church members help take the stress off needy single parent families by purchasing a gift for a child of a single parent. Pick up a child's gift request in the Commons at the table next to the Chapel before or after any service through Dec 11th.

RETURN GIFTS BY MONDAY, DEC. 12TH!

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 596-8600 EXT. 242

Missionaries in South Africa and Mozambique

The Raley family will be at a table in the Commons after all Worship Services this weekend. Please stop by their table to find out more information about their ministry.

The Raley Family

Samaria Mission was founded in 1977. It is a ministry and a faith missions, that works from the platform of the local church, Christ Baptist Church in Polokwane, South Africa. Our task is to be obedient to the Great Commission by effectively becoming involved in the process of church planting through evangelism, discipleship, church development, and social upliftment.

$75,000

Monday Morning Mens Bible Study Led by John Garippa

John Garippa is leading a mens Bible study group on Monday mornings. The study begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 9:00 a.m., with coffee and danishes being served beginning at 7:30 a.m. It meets at 4375 Radio Road in Naples. From Livingston Road, you travel west 3/10 of a mile and their building is on the right. For more information, please call Sandy at 596-8600 x261.

First Baptist Academy Book Fair

Friday, December 9th to Friday, December 16th Located in the Commons Large selection of childrens books, Bibles, and DVDs Proceeds to benefit FBAs school library

FBA Christmas Musical Friday, December 16th at 11:00 a.m. Chapel

Presented by the First Baptist Academy Middle School Choirs

KidzTown has another wonderful worship service designed just for kids both on Saturday at 6:00 p.m. and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. We always have a wonderful time together worshipping the Lord Kid Style, and especially during the Christmas season. This weeks lesson continues our detective theme as we look for clues in a story about King Saul. The children will see the importance of mercy and how we need to exemplify it as we interact with others. KidzTown is open to all children in 1st through 4th grade and is located in DC120.

KidzTown Worship

Help for the divorced and separated during the holidays.

Surviving the Holidays

If youre separated or divorced, the holidays can be a lonely, stressful, depressing time. But theres hope. Join us for an encouraging seminar that will help you survive the holidays and discover new ways to enjoy them again.

Thursday, December 8 December 8, 2011 6:30 to p.m. in Room DC107 6:30 - 8:30 8:30 PM Room DC107 Call 596-8600 ext. 242 Call 596-8600 x242 for more information.

Staff Anniversaries for December

Vada Ehling Jesse Steves Linda Peiffer Michael Colby Ministry Assistant Premises Keeper Ministry Assistant AVL Manager 9 8 6 2 years years years years

In Sympathy
FBCN member Alvah Gibson passed away November 22, 2011. We express our sympathy to the family. FBCN member Earle Bitzer passed away November 23, 2011. We express our sympathy to his wife, Sandy, and the rest of the family.

C2 - College & 20s Christmas Party

Sunday, December 18 at 6:00 p.m. At the Schultz Home Please call for directions
Please bring either something to drink (soda, tea, etc.) or a dessert. The rest will be provided. Also, bring a gift for our annual White Elephant gift exchange ($10 or less). Please RSVP to Pam Cole at 272-5583 or email pcole@fbcn.org.

Where 20s and 30s (single or married) come together for fun, food, and fellowship!
Friday, December 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Student Center
For more information about 3rd Fridays, please email 3rdfridays@groups.facebook.com.

Our church is very active! Keep up with all that is happening at FBCN 24/7. Like us on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/ FirstBaptistChurchNaples

Please dont toss them! Our Preschool Department needs paper towel rolls and toilet tissue rolls for art projects. Please bring donations to the Preschool kiosk in the Education Building.

Empty Rolls Needed

Invest your life in something that will outlive you! We are growing, and many new children (who need teachers to love and care for them) are coming to our church. Teachers and assistants are needed to serve with young children on Saturday nights and Sunday mornings during Worship and Bible & Life Groups. You will have fun and make a difference in the lives of children and their families. For more information, please call Beverly in the Preschool Office at 596-8600 x351.

Invest Your Life!

FBCN is now hiring part-time staff for several positions with the Premises Keepers. If you enjoy cleaning and have a heart to serve, we would like to talk with you. Ask for an application in the main church office, or go online to www.fbcn.org and select About Us and then Employment Openings. You can also call Bob at 596-8600 x237 for more information. Early childhood teachers and assistants are needed for various times and events, 3-10 hours per week, daytime and evening hours. Training provided. No experience necessary, but a love for young children is a must. For information, please call Sheila at 298-1029.

Now Hiring Several Part-Time Positions

Volunteer Opportunity
If you are seeking a fulfilling ministry, then you will enjoy this volunteer opportunity. We are seeking an energetic individual to assist Chef Herb and the Food Service staff on Wednesday evenings. To receive detailed information, please direct your calls to Chef Herb at 596-8600 x212 or email hsmall@fbcn.org.

Have you lost a Bible lately? Please check our Lost and Found as we have lots of Bibles that have been left. Lost and Found is located in the foyer of the Worship Center inside Door #43.

Is Your Bible in our Lost and Found?

Upcoming Events
Saturday, December 3
6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 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 Bible and Life Groups/Various Rooms on Campus KidzTown Childrens Worship/DC120 Romanian Baptist/Modulars 3 & 4/SC117 Haitian Bible Study & Worship/ED222 Vietnamese Bible Study and Worship/DC220 Worship Service/Worship Center Bible and Life Groups/Various Rooms on Campus Hispanic Worship Service/Student Center Living Christmas Trees Presentation/Worship Center Romanian Baptist Congregation/Modulars 3 & 4 Living Christmas Trees Presentation/Worship Center RefresHer Womens Ministry/WC East Side 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 Prayer for our Pastors/AD184 Celebrate Recovery/DC121 Surviving the Holidays (Divorce Care)/DC107 Living Christmas Trees Presentation/Worship Center Living Christmas Trees Presentation/Worship Center Living Christmas Trees Presentation/Worship Center

Sunday, December 4
8:15 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 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. 12:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m.

Tuesday, December 6
4:45 p.m. 6:20 p.m. 6:25 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, December 7

Thursday, December 8
11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m.

Friday, December 9

Saturday, December 10

Last Weekend
Decisions For Christ
Membership by Statement Sandy Halvorsen

Worship Attendance
November 26 & 27
Saturday Night Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. Total 1,024 1,627 899 3,550

Financial Stewardship
July 1, 2011 - November 27, 2011 Budget Actual Variance $2,659,578 $2,626,914 ($32,664)

2010-2011 Operating Revenues

Bible & Life Attendance

November 26 & 27
Saturday Night Sunday 8:15 a.m. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. Home Groups 713 107 364 739 161

Debt balance as of November 27 $9,377,649

Next Week
Deacon of the Week
Dennis Wheeler & David Mastrangelo
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 December 7 (4:45 p.m.-6 p.m. in the Fellowship Recreation-Gym) Tenderloin Tips with Egg Noodles, Vegetable, Salad, and a Dessert

` Cafe Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Wednesday Saturday Sunday Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Wednesday Friday 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

Total

2,084

Dr. Wicker on the Radio

You can hear Dr. Wicker every day at 1pm on 91.5 Kingdom FM WJYO. Dr. Wicker is also on WSOR 90.9 FM at 8pm on Sundays. You can hear our Band of Brothers Mens Ministry on WJYO 91.5 at 11am & 9pm on Saturdays.

December 5 - 11

Wednesday Family Meal

Sermon Notes

What do you do when life seems out of control? Someone has said that the true measure of a person is not how they respond when things are going well, but rather what they do when their world is shaken. This week, watch Daniels response in hard times and discover his secret for staying steadfast. Sunday - Daniel 5:17-31 / Monday - Daniel 6:1-15 Tuesday - Daniel 6:16-28 / Wednesday - Daniel 7:1-14 Thursday - Daniel 7:15-28 / Friday - Daniel 8:1-14 Saturday - Daniel 8:15-27

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.