FIRSTWORD

The Real Super Sunday

Many watched the Super Bowl XLVI on TV last Sunday, maybe more for the creative ads than the game itself. A number of celebrities have been involved in promotion; however, kids and animals are usually the biggest hit. Last year, Volkswagen had a huge hit featuring a kid dressed as Darth Vader from Star Wars who thought the force helped him to start a car. This year, Volkswagen presented a dog who goes on a Jedi-like quest to be worthy to chase the new Beetle. Coke used computer-animated polar bears, with one weaving through tacklers to catch a bottle. At First Baptist Church Naples, we do not push a product but proclaim a Person the Lord Jesus Christ. This is not a game but about life and death decisions. God does not primarily use celebrities; instead, He will use those servants who share Jesus, who are controlled by the all-powerful Holy Spirit. While Super Bowl ads are extremely costly, our great expenditures are in effort, time, and dying to self. The Christian life is not a one-weekend experience but a lifestyle of witnessing. We offer a Super Sunday opportunity twice yearly at 5:00 p.m. for you to be a MVP (Most Valuable Proclaimer) during a semester of teaching, training, and visitation as we equip you to share Jesus. We begin this weekend with a whole new curriculum which I believe is more simple than the previous FAITH program. You will learn how to share the gospel with just one scripture verse, how to make a visit, how to build confidence in your conversation, and how to turn that dialogue into a life-changing event. Remember, unbelievers are not the enemy, but are rather casualties of war and victims of Satan. A bumper sticker reads: Friends dont let friends die without Jesus. Some even estimate that the United States is third among all nations with the most unsaved people, with only China and India having more. I cannot verify that, but I do know we have a tremendous mission field. We are not asking you to learn Roman numerals (i.e. XLVI), but the Roman road of salvation. This is also a super weekend since we welcome our newest minister on staff, Eric Yeldell, Associate Pastor of Contemporary Worship and Ministries. I know you will love him and Kristin, his wife, as well as their little ones (Mary Grace, Abby, and Naomi).

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

as he joins our staff as the Associate Pastor of Contemporary Worship & Ministries!
Beach Baptism Sunday, March 4
Our next beach baptism will be Sunday, March 4. If you would like to be baptized in the beautiful Gulf of Mexico, please call Linda at 596-8600 x280.

FBCN Welcomes Eric Yeldell

Begins Sunday, February 12 at 5:00 p.m. in DC121

Dr. W.A. Criswell, the beloved pastor of First Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas, wrote about an event that occurred shortly after assuming his first pastorate. The town drunk died and Dr. Criswell was asked to perform the funeral service. Everyone in the town came to see what this new, young preacher would say about the town drunk. However, Dr. Criswell did not speak at length about the town drunk. Rather, he asked how many of them had shared Christ with the man. Had they reached out to him with the love of God? Do you know someone who needs to hear the gospel and be shown the love of God? Dont wait until their funeral, for then it will be too late! You must show them Gods love and share the gospel with them before it is too late! This Sunday evening, February 12 at 5:00 p.m., Dr. Wicker will begin an equipping class to teach us how to share the gospel with others. You are cordially welcome to join us. We will meet in Room DC121.

Equipping to Share Jesus

Band of Brothers Presents:

Every Wednesday at 6:25 p.m. in the Chapel.

RefresHer Womens Ministry
Taught by our Senior Pastors wife, Janet Wicker. Every Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. or Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Worship Center (east side).

in the Commons lobby. The display will feature original works of by professional acher will be our Senior Pastors wife, art, created Our teacher will artists from the FBCN church family, friends, and Janet Wicker. FBA parents. J Please contact Linda Shaw at 597-2233 ext. 301 for more information. To register as an artist, visit our website at www.fbalions.org and click on Evening of the Arts.

Preschool out as a is provided for sessions. Jesus' own brother, started childcare skeptic. James, Jesus' own w one glimpse Pre-register yourSavior by calling 596-8600 x360. how one glimp of the resurrected child turned See eliever into a disciple with Beth Moore's study an unbeliever into Books are available at the Lighthouse Bookstore.Trium Mercy Triumphs. Once you get to know both the James: Mercy d the Book of James, you'll never be the same man and the Book Bible scholars compare James to the prophet again. Bible schola n other ways, James more closely resembles Amos. In other wa k of Proverbs than any New Testament book. Let all creation praisethe Book a book w Him. of Prover s a book with many topics -- social justice, joy, James is Psalm 145:10 hardship, faith, rev p, faith, reversal of fortunes for rich and poor, gifts from above, single-mindedness, the wisdom, gifts from On Thursday, of the tongue, humility, and prayer -- all ofFebruary 23 from 5-8 of the ton dangers p.m., re covered in this study. which and sale FBCN and FBA will host an art exhibit are covered i

An Evening of the Arts

The Resolution For Women

By

From best-selling author Priscilla Shirer, in partnership with the creators of Courageous, comes a resolution that challenges you to realign your daily decisions in a way that glorifies God and fulfills who He created you to be. Layered with biblical truth and seasoned with encouragement, The Resolution for Women will inspire the woman you see in the mirror to trust Gods perfect plan for her life, resolving to become purposefully feminine, surprisingly satisfied, and faithfully His.

Priscilla Shirer

Resolutions Include The resolution to: -Be Content -Be devoted to Christ and defined by His Word -Esteem others with my time, concern, and full attention -Live with the highest standards of virtue and purity

Used Book Sale!

Lighthouse Bookstore CHRISTIAN is now selling gently USED BOOK used and new SALE! Christian books to Saturday, Feb 11 Thru benefit FBCNs Sunday, Feb 19 Benevolence Fund.
Now set up outside the Lighthouse Bookstore in the Commons Area. Hardbacks $5, Paperbacks $1-$3, Bibles $10

In the Missions Kiosk This Weekend

During Spring Break, the High School Ministry Missions Team will be traveling to Argentina where they will be partnering with a local Church planter. One of their responsibilities will be to distribute greatly needed Bibles to the people of Argentina. A Bible sponsor gift of $10 will provide for the purchase and delivery of a Spanish Bible by our students. The team has a goal of delivering 2,000 Bibles - a God-sized task! Currently, over 600 Bibles have been sponsored! Please stop by the Missions Kiosk and speak with one of our team members. Some ways you can help:

Sponsor a Bible Donate to the mission trip Pray for the team

High School Ministry Missions Team

For more information, contact the student ministry office 449-4480.

To Benefit Cuban Missions Friday, February 24 7:30 p.m. in the Worship Center $10 per person
Concert will include operatic arias, Italian art songs, Christian music in a variety of different styles, a special presentation by the Hispanic Golden Guitar, and Juan Carlow Varela on saxophone.

Miguel Cruz & Amigos In Concert

Special guest pianist: Nancie Purtill

Purchase tickets at the Media Ministry Window or in the Bookstore before and after all worship services. They will also be available in the Commons on February 11/12 and February 18/19.

Single Parents
Finding Gods Best in Dating Relationships A Relationship Check-up for Single Parents
True love and meaningful relationships in todays society have been poisoned by a belief system of hidden distortions. Too many have bought into an approach to love that simply does not work. But it doesnt have to be that way! In this class for single parents, we will uncover Gods prescription for experiencing true love and relationships that last a lifetime. Please join us as Dave Starkweather leads this class beginning this Saturday night, February 11 at 7:30 p.m. in Room DC212.

First Baptist Church Naples 2012 Speakers Series

Founder & Teaching Pastor of Living on the Edge Speaking during all Worship Services February 25 & 26
Chip Ingram's passion is to help Christians really live like Christians. As a pastor, author, coach, and teacher for more than twenty-five years, Chip has helped people around the world break out of spiritual ruts and live out God's purpose for their lives. Today Chip serves as senior pastor of Venture Christian Church in Los Gatos, California, and president of Living on the Edge an international teaching and discipleship ministry. Over the last twenty-five years, Chip has pastored churches ranging from 500 to 5,000 and served as president of Walk through the Bible. Chip holds an M.S. degree from West Virginia University and a Th.M. degree from Dallas Theological Seminary. He is the author of eleven books. Reaching more than a million people a week, his teaching can be heard online and through hundreds of radio and television outlets worldwide.

Chip Ingram

Saturday, February 25 at 6:00 p.m. & Sunday, February 26 at 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. in the Worship Center

ACT! Brigitte Gabriel for America Why we must defeat radical Islam and how we can do it
About Brigitte Gabriel Founder and President
A leading global Islamic terrorism expert New York Times best selling author Named one of Americas top 50 most prominent speakers Invited to speak before the U.S. Congress, The Joint Forces Staff College, US Special Operations Command, and the FBI Frequent consultant for FOX News, CNN, ABC News, CBS News, and MSNBC

Brigitte will present the latest threats radical Islam poses to our safety and security, including...

Irans relentless march to a nuclear bomb, and why this threatens more than Israel. The increasingly militant, and successful, effort by Islamists worldwide to criminalize any criticism of Islam. How the various actions and overtures taken by the Obama administration are putting us at greater risk, and why. How Islamic sharia law is creeping into America. The threats posed to us by terrorist cells and Islamist compounds right here in America. The strategies and tactics ACT! for America is employing to effectively fight back against these threats.

Free and Open to the Public! Sunday, February 26 7:00 p.m. Worship Center

Estate Planning Seminars

What are the 5 most common estate planning questions?

with Dave Keesling

Wednesday, February 29 at 11:30 a.m. in Room WC117 Thursday, March 1 at 6:30 p.m. in Room WC117 Friday, March 2 at 11:30 a.m. in Room WC117
Call 596-8600 x616 to reserve your spot today!

We are hosting three estate planning seminars with Dave Keesling of PhilanthroCorp. Your estate plan may be the single most important act of stewardship of your lifetime. Dont miss this incredible opportunity. First Baptist Church Naples is providing FREE estate planning through one of the most respected companies in America.

Emersen Eggerich
Friday, April 13 6:00 p.m. Chapel

Love & Respect Marriage Seminar with

Youre invited to

Covenant Promises
A ministry of the deacons wives to the widows of our congregation. Join us for fellowship and encouragement from Gods Word.

Annas Tea

Monday, February 27 Room WC117 1:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m.

Please sign up in the Fellowship Hallway or call Vada at 596-8600 x268.

Volunteers Needed
Basic
Some of our Volunteers from a past Car Care event.

Car Care

Saturday, March 10th

We need drivers (car movers), cart drivers, table hosts, greeters, traffic control, mechanics, food service, administrative, and much more . To help, or for more information, please call Rod: 239-851-6011

The 11th Annual FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH NAPLES

Friday, February 17, 2012

At FBCN Student Center
Come cheer on our 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade clubbers at this family fun night and see how they have creatively transformed a small block of wood into a racecar (well, maybe not a car, but it will have 4 wheels!). Trophies will be awarded for the fastest cars, as determined by our electronic timing system, and for the best designs. Registration begins at 6:30pm. Concessions ~ hotdogs, chips, cookies, soda, popcorn, and snow cones will be available for purchase.

All clubbers who come in uniform will receive 12 bonus passport stamps!!

Summer Fun at First Baptist Academy! May 29 - July 20, 2012

-3 & 5 Day Program 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

-Wednesdays

8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Open to the Public! To Register: (239) 597-2233 x582

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

First Baptist Academys 10th Annual Golf Tournament

Saturday, May 12th, 2012 Windstar on Naples Bay
Registration and Breakfast 7:30 a.m. Shotgun Start 8:30 a.m. $150/player $600/foursome Hole in One Closest to the Pin Longest Drive Lunch & Awards

Sponsorship opportunities available. Donations gladly accepted. Please help us to stay in touch with you about this event & moreplease send us your email address to fba@fbalions.org. First Baptist Academy ~ 3000 Orange Blossom Dr. ~ Naples, FL 34109 ~ (239) 597-2233

Please go to www.fbcn.org and click on the SERVE icon to see opportunities where YOU can SERVE the Lord right here at FBCN!
For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them. Ephesians 2:10

Quarterly Business Meeting

Our next Quarterly Business Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 29 at 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel. All church members are encouraged to attend.

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Riley Joaquin Garcia was born on January 21, 2012 weighing 6 pounds, 9 ounces and measuring 21 inches long. Proud parents are Brandon & Traci Rittberg-Garcia. The next prayer shawl gathering will be Friday, February 17 at 10:00 a.m. in Room WC117 (room change this week only). This will be a special Valentines Day Potluck, so please bring a food item to share. We are always open to new members. We make prayer shawls for the homebound, those in the hospital, women that just had babies, etc. Grief Share is for those who are hurting because of the death of someone close to him/her. Please tell your friends, co-workers, or family members about this ministry that helps him/her take the steps toward healing. Grief Share meets in AD145 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. each Thursday evening. For more information, please call Sharen at 784-5682 or Betty at 738-4199.

New Arrival

Prayer Shawl

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)

Thursday, February 16 at 9:15 a.m. in WC100a

Upcoming Events
Saturday, February 11
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 Equipping to Serve Jesus/DC121 Resonate/Student Center Praise Kids/Education Building Project 56/DC220 Romanian Baptist Congregation/Modulars 3 & 4 Quilting & Sewing Class/WC117 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 Choir Rehearsal/Choir Room Orchestra Rehearsal/Worship Center Mothers of Preschoolers/WC100a Prayer for our Pastors/AD184 Celebrate Recovery/DC121 Womens Book Club/Commons Grief Share/AD145 Prayer Shawl Meeting and Potluck/WC117 Single Adults Third Friday Fellowship/WC117

Sunday, February 12
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. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m.

Monday, February 13 Tuesday, February 14

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.

Wednesday, February 15

Thursday, February 16
9:15 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m.

Friday, February 17
10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.

Last Weekend
Decisions For Christ
Professions of Faith Jenny Caceres Victoria Ward Statements of Faith Rededication Jim & Julie Noboa Stacie Guzman Tony Robaul Don & Jody Schold Dual Membership Gary & Diana Sorbara Kathy Arthur Baptisms Madison Bucholtz Ciera Rogers

Worship Attendance
February 4 & 5
Saturday Night Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. Total 1,252 2,324 1,300 4,876

Financial Stewardship
July 1, 2011 - February 5, 2012 Budget Actual Variance $4,486,715 $4,359,712 ($127,003)

Bible & Life Attendance

February 4 & 5
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 100 947 170 403 923 751

2010-2011 Operating Revenues

Debt balance as of February 5 $8,640,215

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 February 15 (4:45 p.m.-6 p.m. in the Fellowship Recreation-Gym) Chicken Cordon Bleu, Bow Tie Pasta, Salad, Vegetable, 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.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Wednesday Friday Saturday Sunday

Bookstore Hours

Total

3,294

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.

David Johnson & Don Bell

February 13 - 19

Wednesday Family Meal

Sermon Notes

We will be looking at the first few chapters of Acts, where the apostles witnessed Christs resurrection and then His ascension to Heaven. Ten days later, the Holy Spirit empowered them to take the gospel to the whole world, and the church was born! This book is packed full of exciting true stories about what God did in and through people. Sunday - Acts 1:1-11 / Monday - Acts 1:12-26 Tuesday - Acts 2:1-13 / Wednesday - Acts 2:14-21 Thursday - Acts 2:22-36 / Friday - Acts 2:37-47 Saturday - Acts 3:1-11

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 Eric Yeldell.....................................Associate Pastor of Contemporary Worship & Ministries

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.