Last Weekend

Decisions For Christ

Statement of Faith Mauricio & Yasmin Rodriguez Dual Membership Bruce & Angie Bennett Baptism (church) Andy Taylor Hailee Thompson Beach baptisms are listed on back cover.

Womens Ministry
1,174 1,260 938 3,372 1,029

Worship Attendance
April 28 & 29
Saturday Night Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. Total Spring Choir/Orchestra Concert

Financial Stewardship

Bible & Life Attendance

April 28 & 29
Saturday 5:00 p.m. Saturday 7:30 p.m. Sunday 8:15 a.m. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. Home Groups 58 786 87 358 650 480

July 1, 2011 - April 29, 2012 Budget Actual Variance $6,558,079 $6,450,433 ($107,646)

2011-2012 Operating Revenues

Debt balance as of April 29 $7,524,218

Ministers Wives Luncheon Work Day, Monday, May 14, 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Worship Center - There are many tasks to be done in preparation for the Ministers Wives Luncheon in June in New Orleans. Many of you cannot attend in June, but you have asked to be part of any projects here in Naples. We are having this full work day to begin collating, gluing, cutting, decorating, etc. Please bring your scissors, wire cutters, glue guns, glue sticks, and anything else you think will be helpful. Refreshments available. If you can only help part of the day, that is much appreciated also. Please call Robin at 253-5400 and give her your name, phone, and times you will be helping. Would YOU want to join the ministry teams from FBCN traveling to New Orleans to serve the 2,000 women expected to attend the Ministers Wives Fellowship? Travel and work will occur June 16-20. Please contact Robin at HMRnoel@aol.com for more information (or call 596-8600 x241).

First Word

May 5 & 6, 2012 First Baptist Church Naples

Memorial Service Honoring Chuck Colson 1931 - 2012

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.

Saturday, May 5
5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 6
8:15 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m.

Tuesday, May 8
4:45 p.m. 6:20 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 9

Thursday, May 10

Total

2,419

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.

May 7 - 13 Bill Smith & Norm Long

Beach Baptisms
Luke Caprio Bryanna Gilmore Nadia Gilmore Lily Hoff Nicole Korolevich Joyce Landis Tom Landis Reyna Miranda Alma Neiswinter Laura Opteyndt Char Price Saidi Sanchez Frank Selnes Victor Simon Ellen Small Herb Small

Wednesday Family Meal

Meal for May 9 (4:45 p.m.-6 p.m. in the Fellowship Recreation-Gym) Tenderloin Beef Tips with Egg Noodles, Salad, Vegetable, and a Dessert

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

Guest Reception
Because Dr. Wicker is out of town, the guest reception this weekend is canceled. However, please stop by the Bookstore and meet our special speaker, Dr. Gary Frazier.

Weekly Schedule
Bible and Life Groups/Various Rooms on Campus Worship Service/Worship Center 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 Worship Service/Worship Center Bible and Life Groups/Various Rooms on Campus EnricHer Womens Ministry/Various Classrooms Family Meal/Fellowship Recreation-Gym AWANA Childrens Ministry/DC120 Chuck Colson Memorial Service/Worship Center High School Ministry/Student Center Middle School Ministry/Family Life Center-Gym Celebrate Recovery/DC121

Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. in the Worship Center

The First Baptist Church Naples family will be honoring the life of Chuck Colson who graduated to glory on Saturday, April 21, 2012. As a member of this church body for 20 years, we will miss this mighty man of God who advanced the cause of Christ through his leadership, godly wisdom, preaching, and prolific writing. The Enricher and Band of Brothers Bible studies have been cancelled on this Wednesday evening. We urge all adults to join us for the Worship Service. Our music ministry will provide uplifting worship. Dr. Wicker will preach and Dr. Jim Liske, President of Prison Fellowship, will share. Patty Colson, Chucks wife, will also be in attendance. Guest books and baskets for cards will be available. All preschool, children, and youth ministries will be held as per our usual schedule. The Colson family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Charles Colson Legacy Fund. Donations can be made online at www.chuckcolson.org, or checks mailed to Bonnie Knapton at the Colson Center, 44180 Riverside Parkway, Lansdowne, VA 20176.

For more information about any of our ministries, please visit our church website at and like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FirstBaptistChurchNaples. First Baptist Church Naples
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

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Dr. Hayes W icker, Senior Pastor

End Times People

It gives me great joy to welcome my friend, Dr. Gary Frazier, to our pulpit this weekend. Janet and I are away at Cedarville University watching our last child, Allyson, graduate. Gary pastored for a number of years in New Orleans, but is best known as one of our nations leading authorities on the subject of prophecy and the end times. He is also an avid student of Israel, having made 150 trips there. His books reflect his vast knowledge of eschatology and a keen awareness of how current events unfold according to Gods prophetic timetable. He is used by God as an evangelist around the nation, often seeing dozens of people come to Christ during a single worship service. Of course, Janet and I are experiencing another end time, the end of parenting a child in college and watching her enter independent adulthood. Allyson has accepted a position teaching first grade in a Christian school in Dayton, Ohio in the fall. She has been a great blessing to the teenage girls in our youth group here and will be assisting our youth pastors this summer. She impacted a number of teens last year as a volunteer. Allyson, whose name means truth, is also named Marie, her mothers middle name. Her purity and single-minded devotion to Jesus reminds me of Mary who was privileged to bear and nurture the Son of Man. Allyson has been a constant ray of sunshine over these years. She can also say, The Mighty One has done great things for me (Luke 1:49). We are amazed at Gods goodness at giving us three children. In spite of various physical challenges, the Lord gave us Kristin and then later He brought Evan to us. All three were a fulfillment of a special word from the Word that we would have children like olive plants around our table (Psalm 128:3). Becoming a dad of infant Allyson at 40 was one of Gods beautiful gifts to keep me young! As Allyson ends a season of her life, we hope that we have given her both roots and wings. A parents work is never really done, but we believe that God will greatly use her to impact the next generation. Join us in praying that if it is His will that God will lead a wonderful husband to her like He brought Eric to Kristin and a godly young lady to Evan like his sisters. Thank you again for loving them, ministering to them as they grew up, and for continuing to be interested in their lives. I look forward to being back in the pulpit next week.

Senior Adults
Annas Tea - This ministry of the deacons wives to the widows of our congregation will be Monday, May 21 at 1:30 p.m. in Room WC117. Please sign-up in the Fellowship Hallway, or call Vada at 596-8600 x268.

Bible and Life Groups

Surrendering the Secret - A Bible study designed to heal the heartbreak of abortion. Compassionate and confidential. For more information, please call 596-8600 x284, or email STS@fbcn.org. Harvester Training Saturday, May 12 (9am-5pm) DC121 - This seminar immerses participants in tools for engaging the lost and teaching others to do the same. Learn what to say, who to say it to, and what to do next. Facilitated with colorful stories of results from around the world by IMB missionary Erin Roberts. $5 registration fee includes lunch and all materials. To register call Sandy at 596-8600 x261.

Single Adults
New Bible and Life Groups - New studies beginning May 5 at 7:30 p.m: Boundaries 101 in DC212, Boundaries 201 in DC209, Becoming a Woman of Extraordinary Faith in DC214, and Love & Respect Building Blocks in DC211. For more information, please call Jim at 596-8600 x242.

Music Ministry
Special Spring Choir/Orchestra Concert with McGregor Baptist Church If you missed this outstanding concert last Sunday evening, you have another opportunity this Sunday evening, May 6 at 6:30 p.m. at McGregor Baptist Church in Ft. Myers. This special spring concert consists of combined worship choirs of 200+ voices and a combined 35+ piece orchestra.

High School
Graduate Recognition - High school and college graduates may submit their full name, name of school they are graduating from, and favorite scripture verse, along with their photo, to Ginny Peiffer at gpeiffer@fbcn.org. All submissions must be received by Monday, May 7. Senioritis - Preparing high school seniors for the real world: Sundays, May 6 & 20 at 7:00 p.m. at the Coles house. Dinner will be provided. Senior Graduate Recognition Banquet - Saturday, May 19 at 7:30 p.m. Parents of graduates are welcome. Dinner will be provided. Reservations are required. Summer Camp - June 18-22 on the campus of Stetson University in Deland, Florida. For all incoming 9th through 12th grade students. $100 deposit will reserve your spot. Dont miss out! For more information on any High School event, please call 449-4480.

Community Outreach
Blood Drive - Sunday, May 6 in the FBCN Church Parking Lot. Please call 513-7665 to schedule a time, or just show up this Sunday morning!

Food Service - If you are seeking a fulfilling ministry, then you will enjoy this volunteer opportunity. We are seeking energetic individuals 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.

Volunteer Opportunity

Middle School
WinShape Camp for Communities - For incoming 5th & 6th grade students. June 18-22 on the FBCN campus. Register at www.fbcn.org. 78 Summer Camp - This is for incoming 7th & 8th grade students August 3-6 at Lake Placid. $100 deposit will reserve your spot! For more information on any Middle School event, please call 449-4480.

Mens Ministry Life Lessons from Gods Creation

Every Wednesday 6:25-8:00 p.m. in the Chapel
We will learn key life and spiritual principles from Gods Word. This will be a great time of study and fellowship.

Band of Brothers

Children
Kidz Summer Quest (Courage Quest) - KSQ is June 11-15 for all children entering 1st-4th grades. Volunteers are needed! We also need shoe boxes, canopy tents, large baskets, silk plants, striped or multicolored fabric, burlap, and large clay pots. Cookies are also needed. Please donate either chocolate or vanilla sandwich cookies or chocolate chip cookies. Please call 596-8600 x350 for more information about volunteering or donating items.

Dr. Gary Frazier

Speaking in all Worship Services This Weekend
Dr. Gary Frazier is a respected and recognized speaker and writer on the subject of Bible prophecy and current events. Gary is founder and President of Discovery Missions International located in the Dallas/Ft. Worth metro area. Gary has served as Teaching Associate at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, Texas as well as an adjunct professor at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. Dr. Frazier will be signing his books after the service on Saturday, and after the 11:00 a.m. service on Sunday in the Lighthouse Bookstore in the Commons. The Bookstore has many of his books on sale.

ACT for America Local Chapter - Monday, May 21 at 6:00 p.m. in DC107. If you`are interested in finding out how you can help Brigitte Gabriels mission locally, please come. Call Sandy for more information at 860-1263.

Public Issues

New Arrivals
Noah Williams - Born April 23, 2012 weighing 7 pounds, 11 ounces and measuring 18 1/2 inches long. Proud mother is Kathryn Butler. Roslyn Alivia Strakaluse - Born April 30, 2012 weighing 8 pounds, 4 ounces and measuring 19 inches long. Proud parents are Gregg & Camille and siblings are Roman and Raquel.

First Baptist Academy

10th Annual Golf Tournament - Saturday, May 12 at Windstar Country Club. Visit www.fbalions.org for more information and click on FBA Golf Tournament.

Bookstore
Honor Mothers on May 13 - We now have Mothers Day cards and gifts available. Choose from a variety of gift ideas!

Back to the Basics Quilting and Sewing - Monday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. in WC117. For more information, please call Pam at 596-8600 x270. Quarterly Business Meeting - Wednesday, May 23 at 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel. All church members are encouraged to attend.

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