Beach Baptism

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First Baptist Church Naples

Beach BaptismMeet on Sunday, March 21 at 1:30 p.m.

in the Fellowship Hallway.


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On the Way Out and UpAll o us who are adults

know what it is like

to leave our houses

or awhile. Whenever

Janet and I would go

on vacation some yearsago, she continued her

practice o keeping a

spotlessly clean and

tidy house. Kristin and I

would leave the house frst with the luggage

while Janet created perect vacuum tracks

angling in just the right direction as she

backed out o the house! When I became

impatient, she reminded me about how

good it was to eventually return home to

a clean, ordered house. As more children

arrived, the vacuum tracks gave way to

simply turning on the alarm, locking the

doors, and resetting the air conditioning.

The house is still clean! Many o you will be

returning to your northern homes soon.

Beore you leave, may I suggest that youtake care o a little spiritual business.

Please complete a special Information

Update Card which is being distributed

over the next two weeks. We are seeking

to update our records o members and

attenders. We would like to keep you better

inormed. While you are hearing muchabout the national census, remember that

we do not have e.s.p. and that God says

to us on the sta, I do not want you to be

ignorant, brethren (1 Corinthians 12:1).

I you are considering membership at First

Baptist Church, I urge you to join as a dual

member beore you leave. We will notnotiy your northern church, but you will

have a spiritual home here in sunny Florida.

As we oten say, though the church seems

large, it shrinks when you get involved. O

course, we urge you to also join a Bible

and Lie Group even i you will not be here

much longer.

I you have not been baptized in water

ollowing salvation, during this weekend

you can observe all that Jesus commanded

(Matthew 28:19-20). Our Beach Baptism

service is one o the most blessed events

o the year. I will personally baptize eachperson who comes and wants me to lower

them into the waters, picturing Christs

symbolic work or and in us.

Beore you leave town, be sure to share the

gospel with that unsaved riend in your

condo unit or neighborhood. Because o

the uncertainty o lie and the urgency o

Christs calling, this may be the last time

that they will hear how to prepare or

eternity. Without ail, each year we say

goodbye to people that we will never see

again in this world.

Beore you go back, give back to the Lord

through His church or our building und

Join the Journey. We greatly needcash gits beore June in order to pay the

promised amount to SunTrust Bank.

Too many o Gods people would rather

be a pool than a ountain. Just dig a deep

hole and you can have a pool o water even

though it might be stagnate. However, God

has called our church to be like a amiliareature o the community o Fountain

Hills near where I grew up in Arizona. In

the middle o the desert, people can see

the 560-oot ountain which is shot alot,

constantly powered by three 600-horse

power pumps. No one can see a pool at a

distance. While you are up north, remember

that we are still involved in sharing thewater o lie that reaches all over the

world. Keep your ountain owing as well

wherever you go on the way out and up!


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Celebrate the Lords Supper

Join our Choir, Orchestra, and Drama Team in Worship

Good Friday, April 2, 7:00 p.m.

First Baptist Church Naples

Wednesday, March 31st at 6:30 p.m.

3000 Orange Blossom Dr.

Naples, FL 34109

(239) 597 - 6057

This event will be held in the Worship Center

Easter ServicesEaster services will be held on Saturday at 6:00 p.m. and Sunday at8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and 11:00 a.m. All services will be held in the

Worship Center.


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Where: FBCN WC 117

When: Tuesday, March 30th

Time: 6:30 a.m.

RSVP - Pastor Van Duser - 596-8600, #203

Special Speaker Gary Cuozzo

Former Quarterback or Colts, Saints,

St Louis Cardinals, and Vikings

Father and Son Breakfast


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We are inviting our church ellowship to participate in an opportunity to

reach the City o Orlando with the gospel. With the 2010 Southern Baptist Convention

in Orlando, organizers are gearing up to train thousands o volunteers to act on the

Great Commission during Crossover, the evangelistic eort each year prior to the

annual meeting.

Please join us Saturday, June 12, 2010 before the Southern Baptist

Convention in Orlando, Florida. Crossover 2010 in Orlando is jointly sponsored

by the Florida Baptist Convention, the Greater Orlando Baptist Association, and the

North American Mission Board. Please contact Greg Davidson or Linda at 596-8600

ext. 280 or urther inormation.

Band of BrothersA Ministry or Men o All Ages

The Battle For Godliness

Wednesday Evening Mens Study6:25 - 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel

Mens Ministry airs Saturdays on 91.5 FM at 11 a.m. & 9 p.m.

Great time o study and ellowship as welearn how to fght the battle together.

Teacher Greg Davidson

How to Double YourSpiritual Impact


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SCHOLARSHIPS forCollege & Seminary Students

DEADLINE TO APPLY: May 1, 2010

Students who have elt Gods call to a ull-time Christian vocation may

apply or scholarship assistance.

TO START THE APPLICATION PROCESS:

1. Please review the application that applies to you New Applicant or

Re-Applying Student by going to www.FBCN.org and type in College

Ministry in the search box at the top o the home page. I you meet thecriteria and want to be considered or a scholarship or the 2010-2011

school year, ollow step number 2.

2. Contact the Scholarship Committee Chairman, Susan Dickson,

455-4224, and e-mail the ollowing inormation to susandickson2@

embarqmail.com please write SCHOLARSHIP on the subject line and

include this inormation:

Your name, phone #, and e-mail address

School you will be attending

What year you will be starting

What degree you are seeking

40 Days for Life Campaign--FINAL Day

298 inants saved to date!

Stand or what you believe on Sat. March 27

Volunteers needed to prayerully stand or 1 hour in opposition to

abortion on Saturday, March 27 at the Planned Parenthood oces

(Goodlette Road, 2 miles S o Pine Ridge).

Will you stand or one hour to save the lie o an unborn child?

Sign up in The Commons ater the worship service today.


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Registration for new classes begins March 16th and 17th!

New Classes begin Tues., April 6th & Wed., April 7th!

Class sizes are limited and will be enrolled on a first-come, first served basis.

Can We Talk? Soul Stirring Conversations with GodTeacher: Shannon Moore/Sherri Dorrill Author: Priscilla Shirer Tues./Wed.Can you think of a conversation that has the potential to transform your relationships, your

priorities, your passions, and even your purpose? This study invites women to throw open the doors

of communication with God. Relevant topics such as the power of words, hidden idols, complacency,living a God-fashioned life will engage the hearts and minds of media-savvy, on-the-go women

For Women Only: The Bible StudyTeacher: Brenda Howard Author: Shaunti Feldhan Tues./Wed.This Bible study relates to important issues of Christian marriage and how a godly wife can make a

powerful impact in that relationship. Based on the authors insightful revelations about the inner

lives of men, this study will lead you to an important change in heart attitudes and life practices in

order to glorify Christ through your marriage.

Covenant: Gods Enduring PromiseTeachers: Trish Kelly/Peggy Cuozzo Author: Kay Arthur Tues./Wed.Believing what God says about covenant will absolutely transform your life. Promises made are kept.

Relationships last a lifetime. Trust and commitment are honored by action. This study will guide you

in exploring the benefits and responsibilities of covenant as well as the character of the covenant

initiator.

What In the World Is Going On? 10 Prophetic Clues You Cannot Choose To IgnoreTeacher: Mary Ann Tindall Author: Dr. David Jeremiah Tues./Wed.Israel, oil, the European Union, Islam; every day the media reports on these flashpoint issues, but

they almost never put them into the context of the Biblical end times. How they relate to each otherand how they relate to the last days are more important than isolated stories containing them as

elements, but what does the finished puzzle look like? Combining all these with Biblical themes of

the Rapture, the Antichrist and Armageddon, the author singles out ten issues relevant to the end of

history as we know it, and weaves them together to illustrate a framework for the future.

Understanding and Discovering Your Spiritual GiftTeacher: Paula Bulmer Author: Various Sources Tues./Wed.According to the Scriptures, Each believer at salvation receives one primary gift out of sevenmotivational spiritual gifts. This study will examine each of those gifts as you personally discern and

learn to exercise your individual gift. This will lead you to wonderfully experience your full potentialas a Christ-follower in every area of your life.

Discovering God's Way of Handling MoneyTeacher: Debbie Nicholas Author: Crown Financial Tues./Wed.There are more than 2,350 verses that address everything you need to know about handling money.

The Bible is, indeed, a blueprint for managing your finances. Not only is this studypractical, but in it

you will learn the profound impact managing your money has on your relationship with God. Topics

include: What does the Bible say about borrowing and lending money? and How do you evaluate

financial counsel from others?


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Registration for new classes begins March 16th and 17th!

New Classes begin Tues., April 6th & Wed., April 7th!

Class sizes are limited and will be enrolled on a first-come, first served basis.

Design for DiscipleshipTeacher: Karen Head Author: Navigators Tues./Wed.This foundational study will focus on the basics of the Christian life including why Christ came to

earth, Gods love for us, the events of Christs life, and the Holy Spirits work in our lives. We will also

explore how our intimacy with God grows as we keep Christ first in our lives. We will examine howwe can live a Spirit-filled life by being an obedient follower of Jesus, applying Gods Word in your

Life, conversing with God, and fellowshipping with followers of Jesus and witnessing.

How Do You Walk the Walk You TalkTeacher: Amy Biggs Author: Kay Arthur Tues./Wed.Do others know what you believe by the way you live? This thorough, inductive study of Ephesians

chapters four and five is designed to help students see for themselves what God says about the

lifestyle of a true believer in Jesus Christ. The study will equip them to live in a manner worthy of

their calling, with the ultimate goal of developing a daily walk with God marked by maturity, Christ

likeness, and peace.

Beauty by The Book: Becoming a Biblically Beautiful WomanTeachers: Angie Hiers/Debbie Norton Author: Laurie Cole Tues./Wed.You won't find these beauty secrets in the latest issue ofVogue, and you can't buy them at the

cosmetics counter either. Discover the dos and don'ts of Biblical beauty in this practical, female-

friendly study from the Proverbs. Find out how you can become a beautiful woman, at any age!

Hopeful Parenting: Encouragement for Raising Kids Who Love GodTeacher: Linda Shaw Author: Dr. David Jeremiah Wednesday Only

Parenting is far from easy. From first steps to first dates, parenthood is filled with unique challenges.Yet there is no greater joy than nurturing one of God's most precious gifts. We will study timeless

truths from God's Word, offering encouragement for the road ahead. Be refreshed. Be challenged.

Be inspired to build a rich and deep legacy of faith for your family.

Me, Myself & Lies: A Thought Closet MakeoverTeacher: Nancy Powers Author: Jennifer Rothschild Wednesday OnlyWords are powerful. Especially the words women speak to themselves. All too often, what we say to

ourselves when they lie in bed at night or look in the mirror in the morning is not even close to the

words God wants us to speak to our souls. This study will encourage you to clean out the junk in our

thoughts and replace these hidden negative thoughts and failures with positive truths from God's

Word.

No Other Gods: Confronting Our Modern- Day IdolsTeacher: Sharyn Staggers Author: Kelly Minter Wednesday OnlyLooking for a relational yet deep approach to Bible study? Are you longing for something that will

feed your soul and body? In this study, you will be encouraged to make room for God by dethroning

the functional gods that clutter and claim our lives by studying various passages from I & II Kings,

Exodus, and Matthew.


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Christian Business Owners and Professionals

Charitable Event or

Helps Outreach

Next weekend, March 27 and 28, members o

the Christian Business Owners and Proessionals

(CBOP) will have tables set out in the Commons highlighting their businesses.

Each business will be collecting items or Helps Outreach. Please bring an

item to help needy amilies in our community and meet some o your ellow

church members and be introduced to their businesses. See the list below

to look or the business collecting the item you wish to donate. For more

inormation on CBOP, go to the new website at www.cbopnaples.com.

Diapers - Jody Statile, Sun Realty

Cans o Vienna Sausages - Bob Statile, Alco Plumbing, Inc.

Canned Food - Michelle Baker, K & M Accounting, LLC

Cereal - Sandi Meyer, John R. Wood Realtors

Pasta - Don McLendon, Dreammaker Bath and Kitchen

Spaghetti Sauce - Derrick and Patsy Gottwald, The Whole Nine Yards

Construction, Inc., Gottwald Cleaning Services and Home Watch Services

Bags o Rice - Mike Norton, Shutter Concepts

Bags o Black Beans - Rebecca Burnett-Grubb, John R. Wood Realtors

Peanut Butter - Dale Slabaugh, Dale A. Slabaugh and Associates, Inc.

Canned Milk -- Vince Cordero, Drogue Construction, LLC

Powdered Milk - Vilma Kovar, Marbella Design and Fabric

Sheets - Danny Zenisek, Naples Cabinets, Inc.

Blankets - Brenda Dempster, Grace Accountancy Group, LLC

Laundry Detergent - Liz Appling, Florida Home Realty and Lee-Ann Dietrich,

Moates Realty, Inc.

Pasta - John Ford, Johns Handyman Services

Dish Detergent - Dr. Greg Loman, Trinity Chiropractic

Diapers - Jim Allen, Waterland Exploration, Inc.Canned Food -Ileana Ramos, Naples Public Insurance Adjusters and Shaklee

Jelly - Michele Reed, Home Instead Senior Care

Canned Milk - David Spitnale, Gulfng Adventures


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Volunteers are needed to help with our Kidz

Summer Quest (Vacation Bible School) decorations.

A workshop will be held on Thursday, March 25th

at 10:00 a.m. in the Discipleship Building in Room

DC120 (KidzTown room). I you can cut paper, then

you are highly qualifed. Please call the Childrens

Ministry Oce at 596-8600 x 350 i you have any

questions.

Volunteers Needed for Kidz Summer Quest(Vacation Bible School)

Parent Dedication Class The next Parent Dedication Class will

be held Sunday, April 18th at 11:00 a.m.

in room ED166. This class is or parents

wanting to dedicate themselves and

their child to the Lord during the Worship

Service. Reservations are required. For more

inormation and to make your reservation, please call Kim at

596-8600 ext. 360.

New Arrival

Declan Elijah Bare was born on March 11, 2010to Joe and Bria Bare. Declan weighed 6 poundsand 9 ounces, and measured 19. Declan has anolder brother named Wyatt. Congratulations to thefamily!

OUR PRESCHOOLERS NEED YOU! Teachers and helpers are needed in all agegroups on Saturday nights and Sunday mornings. Would you prayerully

consider making a dierence in the lives o young children at

church? For more inormation, call Kim in the Preschool Oce

at 596-8600 ext. 360.

Teachers and Helpers Needed in Preschool Ministry


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Upcoming EventsSaturday, March 20

6:00 p.m. Worship Service/Worship Center

6:00 p.m. KidzTown Childrens Worship/DC1206:00 p.m. Hispanic Worship Service/Chapel

7:30 p.m. Bible and Life Groups/Various Rooms on CampusSunday, March 21

8:15 a.m. Bible and Life Group for 60+/DC1079:30 a.m. Worship Service/Worship Center

9:30 a.m. Bible and Life Groups/Various Rooms on Campus9:30 a.m. KidzTown Childrens Worship/DC12010:00 a.m. Vietnamese Bible Study and Worship/DC220

11:00 a.m. Worship Service/Worship Center11:00 a.m. Bible and Life Groups/Various Rooms on Campus

12:20 p.m. FAITH/Fellowship Rec. Gym (FR101)12:30 p.m. Hispanic Worship Service/Student Center

12:45 p.m. Lightforce/WC12912:45 p.m. Project56 (5th and 6th grade choir)/DC220

12:45 p.m. Praise Kids/Education Bldg. 132, 134, 163, 165, 222

1:30 p.m. Beach Baptism/Meet in Fellowship Hallway5:00 p.m. Romanian Baptist Mission/Modulars 3 & 4

Tuesday, March 23

9:00 a.m. RefresHer Ladies Bible Study/WC100a

7:00 p.m. Celebrate Recovery Womens Step/DC1077:00 p.m. The Vine College & Career Service/Student Center

Wednesday, March 24

6:20 p.m. AWANA6:30 p.m. RefresHer Ladies Bible Study/Worship Center6:30 p.m. Mens Ministry/Chapel6:30 p.m. Highschool Ministry/Student Center

6:30 p.m. Middle School Ministries/New Gym6:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal/Choir Room

8:00 p.m. Orchestra/Worship Center

Thursday, March 256:00 p.m. Celebrate Recovery/SC1006:30 p.m. Divorce Care/DC107

6:30 p.m. Financial Peace/DC1086:30 p.m. Cancer Support Group/DC1106:30 p.m. Grief Share/AD145


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Financial Stewardship

Worship Attendance

Bible & Life Attendance

March 13 & 14Saturday Night Total 1,458

Sunday Morning 9:30 1,663

Sunday Morning 11:00 1,301Total 4,422

March 13 & 14Saturday Night 928

Sunday 8:15 79Sunday 9:30 467

Sunday 11:00 772

Home Groups 352

Total 2,598

2009-2010 Operating RevenuesJuly 1, 2009 - March 14, 2010

Budget Actual Variance

$5,206,123 $5,375,700 $169,577

Next WeekDeacon of the Week

If you need assistance, please call the churchdeacon hotline at 800-732-9573.

For Spanish, call 601-6051.

March 22 - March 28Greg Graham & Don Bell

Bookstore and Cafe HoursMonday 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.

Last Weekend

Dr. Wicker on the Radio

Wednesday Family Meal

Meal for March 24th

Baked Chicken, Rice Pilaf, Vegetable, Salad, Dinner Roll, Dessert

Tickets may be purchased at the Lighthouse Cafe during regular business hours or at the

door for $5.50 each or $22.00 for a family (please, immediate family residing in home).

Alternate choices include grilled chicken breast, hamburger, pizza, or a grilled foot long hot dog.

Decisions For Christ

You can hear Dr. Wicker every day at1:00 p.m. on 91.5 Kingdom FM WJYO.Dr. Wicker is also on WSOR 90.9 FMat 8:00 p.m. on Sunday evenings, andon Praise FM 89.5 at 1:30 p.m. Sundayafternoons.

BaptismMembership byStatement of Faith Al Johnson

Tom WalshLech Pierre

Mihch PierreHeinrich PierreRyan SommervilleAmy SommervilleHuli ValdesTashi Valdes

Debt balance as of March 14 = 12,520,000


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Sermon Notes


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Pastoral Staff

Church Ofce

Dr. Hayes Wicker ...................................................................................................... Senior Pastor

Miguel Cruz ....................................................................................Hispanic Congregation PastorGreg Davidson ...................................................... ......Associate Pastor/Evangelism & DiscipleshipBeverly Day .................................................................................. Director of Preschool MinistryNathan Dooley ......................................................................Associate Pastor/High School MinistryNathan Gaddis ............................................................................ Worship/Creative Arts AssociateSteve Hayes ...................................................................... Associate Pastor/Single Adult MinistryForrest Head ..............................................................................................Senior Associate PastorJim Hill........................................................................ Director of Single Parent Family MinistryLewis Howard .....................................................................................Associate Pastor/EducationShannon Moore .............................................................................. Director of Womens MinistryDoug Pigg ..................................................................Associate Pastor of Church AdministrationTom Rider .........................................................................Associate Pastor/School AdministratorLarry Rigley ........................................................................ Associate Pastor/Childrens MinistryDr. Todd F. Stearns ...............................................................Associate Pastor/Worship and MusicKevin Van Duser .......................................................... Associate Pastor/Middle School Ministry

3000 Orange Blossom Drive, Naples, FL 34109

Ofce Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Church Receptionist ......................................................................................................... 597-6057Enter ext. # for direct connection ..................................................................................... 596-8600Lighthouse Bookstore ...................................................................................................... 449-4488First Baptist Academy Naples ......................................................................................... 597-223324-Hour Prayer Line .......................................................................................... 597-PRAY (7729)Ch h E il FBCN@fb

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