Setting Aside the ServantsOur church is greatly blessed to have men who sacrificially serve as deacons. Both my father and father-in-law were ordained Baptist deacons. Many of my best friends and greatest encouragers over the years have served in that role. The very word comes from the Greek term doulos, which means “servant.” Thank God for our deacon “body,” which is not a “board.” They serve instead of ruling.

This Sunday evening, we will ordain four new men to the Deacon Ministry: Gale Graham, Tyson Heyn, David

Marzinke, and Steve Richart. We are also grateful to reinstate Bob Caudill to active deacon service since he has moved back from Texas. Ordination is a high honor with great responsibility and stems from Acts 6 when the first deacons were chosen. Overwhelmed with ministry to the widows, Peter and the disciples needed help in daily distribution of food. The Grecian ladies had complained that the Hebrew widows were getting priority. Dr. Luke notes that “a murmuring arose.” Disunity is never in God’s plan, therefore the Lord led them to “select seven men who were full of the Holy Spirit,” proven in their reputation, and capable of being appointed (Acts 6:3). They not only preserved the fellowship, but freed the apostles to teach more effectively the Word and pray.

Our deacons may be visible as they serve the Lord’s Supper monthly in our worship services, but they do a host of other duties happily and often without any recognition. They and their wives look after widows, visit the hospitals, serve on call by rotation, and provide prayer support and wise counsel to the pastor and ministerial staff. Like Aaron and Hur who held up Moses’ arms with the rod during the battle against Amalek, they lift me up in prayer, build me up with encouragement, and send me out to be more effective in ministry.

Mr. Michael Winkle has been Chairman of the Deacons over three years and has totally given himself to this ministry with integrity, leadership capability, and diligence. He has blessed me as well as countless others and handed off the baton of leadership to Mr. Al Winterman. Al serves in voluntary leadership with Child Evangelism Fellowship and is active in many areas of our church ministry. Tim Roettele has served as our Vice Chairman over the last two years and is succeeded by Philip Nemni in that role. They also are outstanding godly men who help “take care of the church of God” (1 Timothy 3:5). Join us this Sunday evening to hear the stirring testimonies of the five men who have been selected, hear my brief message of challenge, and pray for them during the time of “laying on of hands” as we set them aside for the work that God has called them to do.

Churchwide Dr. Hayes Wicker, Senior Pastor

Missions Ministry

*There is a guest reception in the Commons following the Saturday night and Sunday morning 11:00am worship services. Pastor would love to meet you!

Support Ministry New Bible & Life Groups Beginning

Legacy Builders Senior Adults

Visit Our Table in the Commons This WeekendSign-up for home groups in the Commons beginning this weekend through January 25. Spaces fill up fast. Stop by today!

Home Bible & Life Groups

Divorce CareBegins This Saturday, January 10 at 7:15pm in Room DC113

Taught by Jim Hill, this class is for anyone who is suffering with the pain of divorce. For more information, call Rhonda at 596-8600 x261.

Blood DriveThis Sunday, Jan 11 (9am-Noon) in the FBCN Parking Lot

FBCN cares about our community. Take some time to help those in need.

Joy Comes in the MorningFor the Widows of our Congregation

Join us for a “Game Night” on Friday, January 16. Meet at the fountain in the Courtyard at 5:00pm to carpool.

Bible & Life Group Leaders MeetingAll Bible and Life Group Teachers & Class Administrators

Meeting This Sunday, January 11 at 4:00-5:00pm in Room DC121All BLG Teachers and Class Administrators please plan to attend this meeting, as some very important information will be shared of which you need to be aware.

Several New (or Seasonal) BLGs Starting in JanuarySteve Plaster’s Seasonal BLG Meets Sundays at 9:30am in Room WC117. This session is “When Worldviews Collide.” The traditional Christian worldview is being challenged as never before by philosophies and religions which deny the deity of Christ and the inerrancy of Scripture. What do secular humanism, New Age, naturalism, and postmodernism teach? How have these beliefs changed America?Men’s Discipleship ClassBegins This Saturday, January 10 at 7:30pm in Room DC115. We will learn what it means to be a disciple of Christ, and review materials that are available to help men grow in their walk with Christ. The format will include several small discipleship groups. We need men seeking to be discipled, and those who can also lead. Contact Terry at tcole@fbcn.org or 572-3316 for more information.New Believers’ Class Starts Next Saturday, January 17 at 7:30pm in Room DC112. This ten week class “Foundations 101” is for new believers and anyone interested in learning the basic principles and truths of the Christian faith. If you know someone who is a new believer, invite him/her to attend. For details, call Linda at 596-8600 x280.

Pregnancy Resource Center in the Missions KioskNext Weekend for Sanctity of Human Life Weekend

Please remember to return your baby bottle next weekend. If you would like a bottle to fill with loose change in support of the work of the Pregnancy Resource Center, please contact Marcie at 513-9775.

Deacon OrdinationThis Sunday, January 11 at 6:30pm in the Chapel

This is always a very special and moving worship service. Everyone is invited to come and witness these men of God as they are ordained into the Deacon ministry: Nominations for Ordination:New Deacon, Previously Ordained: Gale GrahamBob Caudill Tyson Heyn David Marzinke Steve Richart

The Voices of MobileSpecial Musical Guests This Weekend

We welcome this highly versatile vocal ensemble consisting of 18 students from the University of Mobile this weekend. They maintain a highly visible and consistent performing schedule in churches, schools, conferences, and civic events throughout the US and abroad. They recently performed in Israel, at the Brooklyn Tabernacle Church, at the White House, at Carnegie Hall, and in Paris.

Financial Peace UniversityDave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University

Next Class Begins Tuesday, January 20Dave Ramsey teaches you how to manage your finances in this fun and informative class. You must sign-up online at www.daveramsey.com/fpu/classfinder. You can also sign-up at our table in the Commons this weekend. Call Rhonda with any questions at 596-8600 x261.

Preschool MinistryParent Dedication Class

Saturday, January 17 at 4:45pm in Room ED164This class is for parents wanting to dedicate themselves and their child to the Lord during a worship service. Childcare will be provided. Please call Kim at 596-8600 x360 to make your reservation.

Anna’s TeaMonday, January 26 at 1:30pm in Room WC117

This is a ministry of the deacons’ wives to the widows of our congregation. Join us for fellowship and encouragement from God’s Word. Sign-up in the Fellowship Hallway, or call Vada at 596-8600 x268.

Broadway Palm Dinner TheaterThursday, February 12 at 10:00am

We will see “Crazy for You” and the cost is $47. This is a high energy comedy and a magnificant musical. Money must be turned in to Vada by January 26. Sign-up in the Fellowship Hallway, or call Vada at 596-8600 x268.

Grief ShareBegins Monday, January 19 at 6:00pm in Room AD145

This 13 week session is for any adult who is grieving the death of a loved one. Please contact Vada at 596-8600 x268 for more information or to sign-up.

Joel RosenbergThursday, January 29 at 6:30pm in the Worship CenterJoel is a NY Times best-selling author of Christian fiction and non-fiction, and a world renowned advisor for Middle Eastern affairs. Come hear this popular communicator as he shares with us regarding prophecy and the end times. There is limited childcare available by reservation for infants through Pre-K4. Call the Preschool Office at 596-8600 x360 no later than Sunday, January 25.

Red Shoes MinistryIs in the Missions Kiosk This Weekend

This ministry involves small groups walking through neighborhoods praying while wearing red shoes, white clothes, and a smile. The prayer is that people will recognize these walkers and ask them to pray for specific needs. Relationships and invitations can grow from there. Visit them in the Missions Kiosk today.

Kingdom Missions ConferenceWednesday, Feb 18 - Sunday, Feb 22

Mark your calendars and make plans now to attend.• Wednesday night there will be a special Missions

Celebration in the Worship Center with Gordon Fort speaking. The missionaries will be in the Commons.

• On Thursday and Friday, the missionaries will be sharing with our FBA students.

• Friday night the missionaries will be visiting with members of our BLGs during special social functions.

• Saturday morning will be break-out sessions beginning with a breakfast in the Commons at 8:30am. Sessions run until noon.

• Tom Elliff (former IMB President) will be speaking during our worship services that weekend with the missionaries being at booths in the Commons.

First Baptist Church Naples3000 Orange Blossom Drive, Naples, FL 34109

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This Upcoming Week

2014-2015 Operating RevenuesJuly 1, 2014 - Jan 4, 2015

Budget Actual Variance$4,022,500 $4,008,412 ($14,088)

Financial Stewardship Bible & Life Attendance

January 3 & 4Saturday Night 1,143Sunday 9:30 a.m. 1,708Sunday 11:00 a.m. 950Total 3,801

Decisions for Christ Worship Attendance

See what God is doing!Debt balance as of Jan 4

$538,240

RededicationKathy Piscitello

January 3 & 4Saturday Night 660Sunday 8:15 a.m. 177Sunday 9:30 a.m. 433Sunday 11:00 a.m. 660Home Groups 367Total 2,297

BaptismsEthan CrossanClover GermainRylie GermainTrace Hoff

Daniel LunsfordAlejandra NietoFrancisco Sigler

FBCN Staff January AnniversaryBeverly Burgoyne Director of Preschool Ministry 19 yearsGeorgia West Executive Ministry Assistant 19 yearsVickie Bryan Receptionist 13 years

Saturday, January 105:00 p.m. Bible and Life Groups: Various Rooms on Campus6:00 p.m. Worship Service: Worship Center7:30 p.m. Bible and Life Groups: Various Rooms on CampusSunday, January 118:15 a.m. Bible and Life Groups: Various Rooms on Campus9:00 a.m. Haitian Bible Study & Worship: ED2069:00 a.m. Vietnamese Worship & Bible Study: DC2219:30 a.m. Worship Service: Worship Center9:30 a.m. Bible and Life Groups: Various Rooms on Campus10:00 a.m. Romanian Bible Study & Worship: Modular 411:00 a.m. Worship Service: Worship Center11:00 a.m. Bible and Life Groups: Various Rooms on Campus1:00 p.m. Spanish Worship Service: Student Center5:00 p.m. Worship Choir Rehearsal: Choir Room5:00 p.m. Children’s Choirs & Student Creative Arts Teams6:00 p.m. Romanian Worship Service: Modular 46:30 p.m. Haitian Worship Service: Modular 2Tuesday, January 139:00 a.m. RefresHer Women’s Bible Study: Worship CenterWednesday, January 144:45 p.m. Family Meal: Fellowship Recreation-Gym6:20 p.m. AWANA for Kids: Education Building6:25 p.m. Band of Brothers Men’s Bible Study: Chapel6:30 p.m. RefresHer Women’s Bible Study: Worship Center6:30 p.m. High School Ministry: Student Center6:30 p.m. Middle School Ministry: Family Life Center6:30 p.m. Worship Choir Rehearsal: Choir Room

Other events this week include: BLG Leaders Meeting, Deacon Ordination, Quilting & Sewing, GriefShare, MOPS, Prayer Shawl Ministry, and DNOW

“Absent from the Body, Present with the Lord”James Josey passed away on December 25. We are praying for his family during this time.Scott Rice passed away on December 22. We are praying for his wife, Peggy, and the rest of the family.Richard Gumina passed away on December 20. We are praying for his wife, Frances, and the rest of the family.

Welcome to First Baptist Church NaplesGreeters at the doors can help with any immediate needs/questions that you may have. Volunteers at the Information Desk in the Commons are there to assist you in finding the perfect Bible & Life Group. For more detailed information about our church and ministries, please call Linda at 596-8600 x280.

January 14 (4:45-6:00pm in theFellowship/Recreation Gym)

Tenderloin Tips of Beef, Egg Noodles, Vegetable, Salad, Dessert

Tickets may be purchased at the Lighthouse Cafe or at the door for $6 each or $25 for a

family. Alternate choices available.

Last Weekend

Deacon of the Week Music MinistrySunday Afternoon Choirs

Kickoff This Sunday, January 11 at 5:00pm• PraiseKids (4 years-4th grade) in the Education Building. • Tween City Crew (5th grade) in DC220. • Amplify & Resonate (6th-12th grade) contact jjones@fbcn.org for details.• Adult Choir (18 years and above) in the Choir Room.

Worship Ministry WeekendJanuary 30 - February 1

If you love praising the Lord through music, we invite you to join us for our annual event. This exciting weekend is the perfect opportunity to join our Saturday and Sunday worship teams in learning music for the spring and helping lead worship for all of the services that weekend. It starts with dinner at 6pm on Friday and ends Sunday at 12:30pm. Contact Tina at 596-8600 x229 or tplatter@fbcn.org for more information or to register.

Back to Basics: Quilting & SewingMonday, January 12 at 6:30pm in Room WC117

All levels of ability are welcome. You can work on a group project, or on a project of your own. For more information, contact pcole@fbcn.org or 272-5583.

Miscellaneous Ministries

Statement of FaithJerralyn Haas