First Word

“The
American
Experiment”
Dr. Del Tackett
Sunday Night
7:00 p.m.
Worship Center

First Baptist Church Naples October 2 & 3, 2010

 “The Issue is Still Truth”
Francis Schaeffer, the great Christian apologist and philosopher,
said not long before he died, “The issue is still truth.” Absolutely! He
also called this most important matter “true truth.” As we welcome
Dr. Del Tackett and his lectures on “The Truth Encounter” and
“The American Experiment,” we are drawn back to Schaeffer’s
words.

Evangelical Christians today are being accused of“absolutaphobia,”

saying that we are wrong to say that anyone can be right. Those who believe
in consistency of values are seen as mentally ill, narrow-minded, or as redneck
jihadists. This “Christian bashing” is reflected in the bumper sticker, “Hate is not
a family value.” So we are accused of “hate crimes” when we denounce the sin of
homosexuality or when we evangelize. We are even accused of playing politics
when we try “to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with our God.”

The postmodernists of our culture reject biblical standards, absolute truth,

and morality for the sake of constant change, which to them equals freedom.
They have many identities that are not allowed to impinge on the other. They
unblushingly compartmentalize life, having a sexual side that is different from a
church side, a public life divorced from a private one, as if one has no influence
over the other. Many of them feel that it is impossible to lie because truth is just
a matter of interpretation, and truth claims are merely construction of language
and subject to endless reinterpretation. When it comes to the law or the
Constitution, they prefer loopholes rather than keyholes of truth claims, fluidity
rather than foundational principles.

“Tolerance” has become the primary virtue of the culture. Christians have always
taught that true tolerance is allowing others to make their own choices in a free
society. However, so-called tolerance is now a club to beat us over the head if we
disagree or even say that we “love the sinner but hate the sin.” They want us to
agree with them and smear what they call our “negative tolerance” by pushing
“positive tolerance.” But as G.K. Chesterton wrote, “Tolerance is the virtue of
people who do not believe anything.”

This challenge to our youth is why it is so vital that we have a biblical, loving,
and exciting ministry for our teens. We welcome Justin Faircloth as he comes in
view of a call to be voted on next week as our Middle School pastor. This position
includes fifth through eighth grade. Pray for his wife, Alana, and for him.

We must pray for spiritual discernment, wisdom, love, and courage to heed the
words of President George Washington in his Inaugural Address to Congress, “We
must not disregard the eternal rules of order and right which Heaven itself has
ordained.” The issue is still truth.

Guest Reception
There is a guest reception in the Commons immediately following the
Saturday night and Sunday morning 11:00 a.m. service. Come and meet
Dr. Wicker.
 FBCN Welcomes Justin Faircloth
On October 9 &10, please join us in
welcoming Rev. Justin Faircloth in
view of a call as the new Associate
Pastor/Middle School Ministry.
Rev. Faircloth received his Masters
of Divinity with Biblical Studies
from Southeastern Baptist
Theological Seminary in Wake
Forest, NC.

Justin comes to us from First

Baptist Church of Inverness, FL where he has served as Youth Pastor for the past
3 years. He has been married to his high school sweetheart, Alana, for eight
years and they have one son, 9 month old, Caleb.

The weekend of Oct. 9 &10, you will have the opportunity to hear Rev. Faircloth
share his testimony in all of our worship services. We will also vote by secret
ballot regarding his call as our new Associate Pastor/Middle School Ministry.

2010 Living Christmas Trees

“Four Tickets to Christmas”
Tickets Now On Sale!
Performances:
Friday, December 3 at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 5 at 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 5 at 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 9 at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, December 10 at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 12 at 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 12 at 7:00 p.m.
Purchase tickets online at
www.fbcn.org
or call 888-795-1559
(9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Monday-Friday only)
for ticket information.
 Calling all believers
to be
“Battle Ready.”
Ephesians 6:10-19

Prayer Surge is a church-

wide prayer emphasis.
Join us together as we
pray for...

Our Nation
2 Chronicles 7:14

• Pray that Americans would understand and heed the fact that our
nation’s strength comes from God, not from ourselves.
• Pray that authentic Christians would model Christ’s love and grace in
workplaces throughout America.
• Ask the Lord to thwart efforts to remove Him from America’s public
square.
• Intercede for our troops serving in Afghanistan, Iraq, and throughout
the world. Ask the Lord to comfort, protect, and guide them.
• Pray that God would send godly leaders to run our country in the
upcoming election.
• Pray that God will give our leaders wisdom.
• Pray that God will change our country’s morals (abortion,
homosexuality, drugs, crime, divorce, etc.).
• Pray that God will convict and change us (God’s people, especially the
church in America).
 OCTOBER IS MINISTRY
APPRECIATION MONTH!

Jeremiah 3:15
“And I will give you pastors according to My own heart,
which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.”

LETFREEDOMRING
First Baptist Church Naples
Worship Choir &Robin Noël
WHEN: Sunday, October 17, 2010 at 7:00PM
WHERE: FBCN Worship Center
WHAT: Patriotic Concert with music & more. Honoring
our Veterans and each branch of the Armed Forces. A
time to come together and celebrate our freedom as a
country and to encourage us to vote in the next election!
 AMERICA ON THE PRECIPICE
Lecture Series
Preparing our hearts and minds for the Nov. 2 election.
Sunday Night, October 3
Dr. Del Tackett
Founder and Creator of The Truth Project
Focus on the Family
Brings us:
The American Experiment
7:00 p.m. in the Worship Center

Sunday Night, October 10

John Stemberger
President of Florida Family Policy Council
AND
Horatio Mihet
Senior Litagator, Liberty Council
Bring us:
Confronting Spiritual & Moral Issues in the State of Florida
7:00 p.m. in the Chapel

Saturday Night, October 16

Meet Your Candidates
30+ candidates for state and county offices
4:30-6:00 p.m. in the Commons

Sunday Night, October 17

“Let Freedom Ring” Patriotic Concert
Dr. Todd Stearns, Choir and Orchestra
7:00 p.m. in the Worship Center

Monday, October 18
Early Voting Begins
 From Nigeria to Naples. . .
Introducing: D’Anna Shotts

D'Anna Shotts is an Illinois farm girl

transplanted by God to Nigeria in 1979
to serve as a missionary journeyman through
the Foreign Mission Board of the Southern
Baptist Convention. Since 1991, she has
been a career missionary with the IMB, serving as the librarian
of the Baptist Theological Seminary, Kaduna, Nigeria. For
the last eleven years she has also been nurturing and mentoring
leaders of an active and growing movement toward Christ among
an unreached people group.

Join us on Tuesday, November 16th at 10 a.m. or

Wednesday, November 17th at 6:30 p.m. in the
Worship Center (East Side).

"Finding our place in the world:

Obedience is our passport."

Ticket cost is $7 and will include: Box Lunch

on Tuesday or Dinner Salad on Wednesday.

Tickets can be purchased in RefresHer or Lighthouse Bookstore

A Love offering will be taken.

 Men’s MInIstry
BAND OF BROTHERS
A Ministry for Men of All Ages
ACTS-TION HEROES FROM THE BOOK OF ACTS
Wednesday Evening Men’s Study
6:25 – 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel
Great time of study and fellowship as we learn
how to fight the battle together.

This Week’s Speaker: Dr. Hayes Wicker, Senior Pastor

Men’s Ministry airs Saturdays on 91.5 FM at 11 AM & 9 PM

Trunk and Treat

(The Ultimate Tailgate Party!)
Trunk and Treat will be held on Sunday,
October 31 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Candy
donations are needed and can be dropped
off in the Commons, the Fellowship Hallway,
or the Preschool or Children’s Ministry
information booths in the Education Building.
For more information on how to participate
and register your car’s trunk, please contact the Preschool or Children’s
Ministry Offices at 596-8600 x350 or x360.

2011 Deacon Nominations

It is time to nominate deacons for 2011. You will find
Deacon Nomination forms in the turnstiles in the
Fellowship Hallway and the Commons. Please take
the time to nominate godly men who you believe
will give honorable service to our church.
 Parent Dedication Class
A Parent Dedication Class will be held on Sunday,
October 17 at 11:00 a.m. in Room ED166. This
class is for parents wanting to dedicate themselves
and their child to the Lord during a Worship
Service. Please call 596-8600 x360 to make your
reservation.

Will You Give 1 Hour to Save An Infant?

FBCN is again supporting the ecumenical “40 Days
for Life” campaign in Collier County. We need
volunteers to pray for an end to abortion at Planned
Parenthood (Goodlette Road and Creech, 2 miles
south of Pine Ridge) on Saturday, October 9 and
16.

In the Spring, this campaign saved the lives of more than 1,000 infants,
including 3 in Naples. We ask you to join us and pray for one hour. Sign
up tables are in The Commons after the service.

First Steps Class

A First Steps Class for children entering 1st through
4th grades who would like to get baptized will begin
on Sunday, October 10th 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 Children’s
Ministry Office at 596-8600 x350 to sign your child
up for this class and to pick up their workbook to
begin working in.
 PRIMETIMERS LUNCHEON
Thursday, Oct. 14th
Room WC-117
11:30 a.m.
$7.00 each
Join us for Pastor Kevin VanDuser’s testimony
and sharing of Sports Outreach Ministry.
Tickets on sale at the Media Ministry Window
before and after all worship services
or see Vada in the church office during the week.
Deadline to purchase tickets: Sunday, October 10th

“Discovering the Bible

and Growing as a Christian”
How was the Bible originally put together?
How has the Bible been translated?
How do we know that the Bible is reliable?
In what ways can I continue to
develop as a Christian?
How do spiritual gifts help you
decide your service in
God’s kingdom?

Join us for a special 3 hour class

on Sunday morning, October 17
from 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
in Room DC 113 in the Discipleship Center.
(A CD of the week’s sermon will be provided to attendees.)
Please call Linda at 596-8600 ext. 280 for more information.
 Pregnancy Resource Center
Walk for Life
In the Missions Kiosk This Weekend

The Pregnancy Resource

Pregnancy Resource Center
www.supportprc.com

Center presents our annual

Walk for Life
8:00 a.m.

Walk for Life on Saturday,

Saturday, October 16, 2010
North Collier Regional Park
FBA High School vs. FBA Middle School

October 16 at 8:00 a.m. at

For Most Walkers and Donations
Sign up or donate in the Commons today!

the North Collier Regional

Park. You
can sign up
or donate at
the Missions
Kiosk in the
Commons
today!

www.supportprc.com
 Bible and Life Groups
“A place for everyone to
connect, grow, and enjoy.”

It’s fall in Florida.

That means it is time
for our NEW Bible and
Life Group schedules.
Be sure to get your
new schedule today.
There is a Bible
and Life Group for
everyone of all ages.
Come and find a
place where you
connect!

Staff Anniversaries
Reinaldo Faget-Mora Premises Keeper 6 years
Todd Stearns Associate Pastor/Worship & Music 4 years
Jackie Lee FBA Nurse 3 years
Renee Pigg FBA Teacher 2 years
Norma Woods Women’s Ministry Assistant 2 years
Parker Lyon Membership Information Asst. 1 year
John Williams FBA Information Desk 1 year
 Celebrate Recovery
There is more to recovery than
just being sober. Celebrate
Recovery is about so much
more! Join us for the journey
at our NEW LOCATION!! We
are now meeting in DC121
across from Kidztown in the
Discipleship Center. Program
time is from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
with a fellowship dinner at
6:00 p.m. (optional). Please call Steve Hayes at 239-596-
8600 ext. 266 for more information.

Personal Contact Information

Has your email address changed recently?
Have you just moved? Did you change jobs or
cell phone numbers? We would like to update
our records. Please send personal contact
updates to changes@fbcn.org or call 596-8600 x463.
Area-wide
Christian Singles Event

Friday, October 8th

Cost: $15 now or $20 at the door
Live band starts at 7:30 p.m.

Speakers:
Drs. Tom & Beverly Rodgers

Socialize connection time

with refreshments

Purchase your tickets at the Gathering Point or

online at:
http://www.cacheconnections.com/cclive/naples

Doors open at 7:00 p.m.

Sponsored by:

Praise FM and
Kingdom FM

First Baptist Church 3000 Orange Blossom Dr. Phone: 239-596-8600 x 242
Naples Naples, FL 34109 www.fbcn.org
E-mail: jhill@fbcn.org
We Need Your Help - Christians In Action (CIA) Volunteers
CIA persons are committed to visit people in their homes or
in nursing homes once a week. The goal is to create a caring,
spiritual relationship with these homebound people. If
interested, please call Phyllis Hale at 774-4768.

Benevolence Fund
Our Benevolence Fund is low. Can you help? Our
Benevolence Committee gives financial assistance to
those in crisis. Please pray about making a donation to
our Benevolence Fund. Make your checks payable to
First Baptist Church Naples, and mark in the memo area
BN.

In Sympathy
Chesley Schulz passed away on September 26th. We
express our sympathy to his wife, Jenny, and the rest of
the family . He was a member of our church, and of the
Rider BLG.
Upcoming Events
Saturday, October 2
6:00 p.m. Worship Service/Worship Center
6:00 p.m. KidzTown Children’s Worship/DC120
6:00 p.m. Hispanic Worship Service/Chapel
7:30 p.m. Bible and Life Groups/Various Rooms on Campus
Sunday, October 3
8:15 a.m. Bible and Life Group for 60+/DC107
9:30 a.m. Worship Service/Worship Center
9:30 a.m. Bible and Life Groups/Various Rooms on Campus
9:30 a.m. KidzTown Children’s Worship/DC120
9:30 a.m. Romanian Baptist/Modulars 3 & 4/SC117
10:00 a.m. Vietnamese Bible Study and Worship/DC220
11:00 a.m. Worship Service/Worship Center
11:00 a.m. Bible and Life Groups/Various Rooms on Campus
12:30 p.m. Hispanic Worship Service/Student Center
4:00 p.m. FAITH/Fellowship Recreation Building
4:00 p.m. Project56/DC220
4:00 p.m. PraiseKids/ED132 and various other rooms
5:00 p.m. Romanian Baptist Congregation/Modulars 3 & 4
5:00 p.m. Resonate/SC100
7:00 p.m. “The American Experiment” with Del Tackett/Worship Center
Monday, October 4
8:30 a.m. Planned Parenthood Prayer Protest/Planned Parenthood on Goodlette
Tuesday, October 5
9:00 a.m. RefresHer Women’s Ministry Bible Study/WC east
7:00 p.m. The Vine College & Career Service/Student Center
Wednesday, October 6
4:45 p.m. Family Meal/Gym
6:20 p.m. AWANA/Education Building
6:25 p.m. Band of Brothers Men’s Ministry Bible Study/Chapel
6:30 p.m. RefresHer Women’s Ministry Bible Study/WC east
6:30 p.m. High School Ministry/Student Center
6:30 p.m. Middle School Ministry/New Gym
6:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal/Choir Room
8:00 p.m. Orchestra Rehearsal/Worship Center
Thursday, October 7
9:15 a.m. MOPS/WC117
11:00 a.m. Pray for our Pastors/AD184
6:00 p.m. Celebrate Recovery/DC121
6:30 p.m. Grief Share/AD145
6:30 p.m. Divorce Care/DC107
6:30 p.m. Holding on to HOPE/DC111
Friday, October 8
7:30 p.m. Single Adult Connection Conference/FBCN Campus
Last Weekend
Decisions For Christ Worship Attendance
Baptism September 25 & 26
Devin Brown Saturday Night Total 1,065
Sunday Morning 9:30 1,514
Kyla Brown Total 2,579
Salina Williams
Dual Membership
Christy McMunn
Bible & Life Attendance
Financial Stewardship
September 25 & 26
2010-2011 Operating Revenues Saturday Night 813
July 1, 2010 - September 25, 2010 Sunday 8:15 21
Sunday 11:00 863
Budget Actual Variance Home Groups 196
$1,460,946 $1,353,617 ($107,329) Total 1,893
Debt balance as of September 25 = $11,291,492
Next Week
Deacon of the Week Dr. Wicker on the Radio
October 4 - October 10 You can hear Dr. Wicker every day at
Duane Bryan & Lee Norton 1:00 p.m. on 91.5 Kingdom FM WJYO.
Dr. Wicker is also on WSOR 90.9 FM
If you need assistance, please call the church
at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday evenings, and
deacon hotline at 800-732-9573. on Praise FM 89.5 at 1:30 p.m. Sunday
For Spanish, call 601-6051. afternoons.
Wednesday Family Meal
Attention: Wednesday Meal Price Change in effect.
The individual meal has increased to $6.00. The family meal has increased
to $25.00. The family meal is for family residing in home. Thank you.
Meal for October 6th (4:45 p.m. GYM)
Roasted Pork Loin, Roasted Potatoes, Vegetable, Salad, Roll
Tickets may be purchased at the
Cafe’ Hours Lighthouse Cafe during regular
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Closed business hours or at the door.
Wednesday 2:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Alternate choices include grilled
Friday Closed
Saturday 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. chicken breast, hamburger, pizza, or
Sunday 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. a grilled foot long hot dog.

Bookstore Hours
Monday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday Closed
Saturday 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
 What is happening at
First Baptist Academy?
FBA Middle School is
creating a community of
encouragement as we Build
the Body of Christ.

“Therefore encourage each

other with these words….”
I Thessalonians 4:18

Our mission is to develop students with Christian character and a biblical

worldview…equipping them for life, learning, and leadership.

Pastoral Staff
Dr. Hayes Wicker.................................................................................................. Senior Pastor
Miguel Cruz.............................................................................. Hispanic Congregation Pastor
Greg Davidson.......................................................Associate Pastor/Evangelism & Discipleship
Beverly Day............................................................................. Director of Preschool Ministry
Nathan Dooley............................................................. ...Associate Pastor/High School Ministry
Nathan Gaddis....................................................................... Worship/Creative Arts Associate
Steve Hayes....................................................................Associate Pastor/Biblical Counseling
Forrest Head........................................................................................ Senior Associate Pastor
Jim Hill................................................................................Director of Single Adult Ministry
Lewis Howard............................................................................... Associate Pastor/Education
Shannon Moore.........................................................................Director of Women’s Ministry
John Patterson..................................................................Associate Pastor/Media & Technology
Doug Pigg.............................................................Associate Pastor of Church Administration
Tom Rider................................................................... Associate Pastor/School Administrator
Larry Rigley................................................................... Associate Pastor/Children’s Ministry
Dr. Todd F. Stearns......................................................... Associate Pastor/Worship and Music
Kevin Van Duser..................................................... Associate Pastor/Middle School Ministry

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