Dr.

Hayes Wicker, Senior Pastor

Journey to the Manger
Christmas is not a man-made myth, folklore tradition, or
religious symbol. It is historys great reality God came
in the flesh to dwell among us. The simple picture of the
manger crib reminds us of the great humility of our Savior
who loved a lost world so much that He came to be born
in a barn and was later riveted to a cross. Please join us
this year as we present Journey to the Manger, a heartstirring production of the 32nd Annual Living Christmas
Trees. Of course, these are the last Trees but not the end
of Christmas Spectaculars.
Once again the music, choreography, and creative arts will revolve around a
unique, heart-warming drama. It will tell the story of a skeptic who, in dream-like
fashion, falls asleep and journeys in time to the Depression Era, Renaissance
Italy, the streets of England, and a small church in Austria. He will discover the
joy of giving and the price tag of his salvation that was paid long ago.
Under the direction of Dr. Todd Stearns, this production will include a 25+ piece
orchestra, a 110-voice adult choir on the two brightly lit trees, an angel ballet
team, stage ensemble, drama cast, and youth. This will offer a combination
of our children and student choirs: Praise Kids, Tween City CREW, AMPLIFY
Creative Arts Team, and Resonate Creative Arts Team.
Please invite your friends who do not know the Lord and provide a ticket for
them. Their eternal relationship with Christ is well worth the investment. Pray for
me that I can present the gospel clearly and concisely each evening and invite
people to respond on the Connection Card.
You can still volunteer to be on our prayer support team on any given night and/
or still share the names of unsaved friends and the night of their attendance.
Because of the manger of humility, we can approach the throne of grace.

*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!

Living Christmas Trees 2014

Journey to the Manger

Performances Begin December 5

Get your tickets online by going to fbcn.org/lct. You may

also purchase tickets before and after all worship services
in the Commons by the staircase. Purchases by phone may
be made Monday-Friday 9am-6pm at 888-795-1559.

Mens Discipleship Training

Saturday, December 6
8:30am - 12:00pm in Room DC220

Jesus was very clear in Matthew 28:19 when He instructed

His followers to Go and make disciples. So, we are calling
all men who want to learn the HOW of actually making
disciples. Breakfast will be served. The training will be led
by John David Edie, Pastor of Discipleship Ministry, and
Peter Hone, Area Director for Man in the Mirror. To register,
please email Rhonda at rwright@fbcn.org.

Home Bible and Life Groups

Start Back at the End of January

The winter/spring semester of our home group BLGs will

begin at the end of January. We are in the process of
recruiting host homes and facilitators for new groups. If you
are interested, or for more information, please contact John
David Edie at rwright@fbcn.org.

RefresHer Womens Ministry

Churchwide
Single Parent First Family Christmas

Pick-up a Childs Gift Request This Weekend

Stop by our table in the Commons this weekend and pick up

a gift request from a child of a single parent that is struggling
financially. Help this family by buying the child a Christmas
gift. Instructions are on the cards. Deadline to return gifts is
December 15.

Kids of Single Parents Shop for their Parent

Saturday, December 13 from 9am until Noon
In our Lighthouse Bookstore

Please sign-up by December 7. We also need adult

volunteers. Register in the bookstore, by calling 449-4488,
or email rmanchester@fbcn.org.

Missions Ministry

Commissioning the Uganda Mission Trip

Proverbs: The Ways of Wisdom

Begins Tuesday, January 6 at 9:00am

and Wednesday, January 7 at 6:30pm
in the Worship Center

This study leads the reader in a detailed study of this book

of wisdom. Each lesson has five days of questions (along with
helpful comments and context) that guide in a process of careful
examination and application of the biblical text. Early lessons
explore the background, shape, and theme of the book. The bulk
of the lessons dig into Proverbs poetic kaleidoscope of wisdomthemes: words, work, neighbors, friends, marriage, family, sex,
money, and planning for the future. You will learn to follow the
voice of wisdom into every corner of your life as you hear Gods
voice more clearly and see His light more brilliantly.

Student Ministry

This Saturday Night

Second Annual Golf Tournament

Blessing Christ Ministry

This tournament allows students to go on mission trips throughout

the year, such as the Resonate mission trip to the Dominican
Republic, Amplify mission trip to inner city Jacksonville, Student
Leadership University, and various others. Entry fee is $125 and
includes lunch. Space is limited and the deadline to register is
December 1. Call 449-4480 or email jjones@fbcn.org for more
information. You may also visit our table in the Commons.

We will be commissioning the Uganda mission trip team this

Saturday night as they prepare to go minister to the spiritual,
physical, and practical needs of widows and orphans in
Kamonkoli (a village in eastern Uganda) with our mission
partner Orphans Heart. They will be gone December 3-14
so please keep them in your prayers.

In the Missions Kiosk This Weekend

Start Christmas with a local mission trip delivering Gods

Word plus food and toys to needy families in Immokalee.
Pick up a box at the missions kiosk this weekend, take it
home, and fill it with non-perishable food items. Return the
box to the missions kiosk by Sunday, December 7. You are
also invited to join us on Saturday, December 13 at the
Collier County Fairground at 9:00am to deliver the boxes.
See our website blessingchrist.org, or call Chao at 3535909 for more details.

Operation Christmas Child

Final Report for 2014

2,460 gospel opportunity shoe boxes left our church for

countries in Africa and South America. This breaks our
record and is the most shoe boxes EVER SENT from FBCN.
Thank you to everyone who filled a shoe box. You will help
make Christmas brighter for children by sending the love
of Jesus through the power of a simple gift. God bless you.

Foster Care & Adoption Information

Florida Baptist Childrens Home

Foster Care/Adoption Informational Meeting

Tuesday, December 16 at 6:00pm

If you are interested in learning more about how you can

help the abused, neglected, and abandoned children in
Southwest Florida, please contact Amy Roller at 910-5273
or Amy.Roller@FBCHomes.org.

Legacy Builders

Build a Gingerbread House

With FBA Third Graders

Wednesday, Dec 10 at 9:00am in Room DC121

Senior Adults, please sign-up in the Fellowship Hallway to

help FBA third graders build a gingerbread house. Or you
may call Vada at 596-8600 x268 for more information or to
register.

Saturday, December 13

College & Young Professionals

The Bridge

Wednesday Night Bible Studies

This is a home group on Wednesday nights from 8:30-10:00pm.

Worship starts at 8:30pm, then we dig into the scriptures with
Pastor Kevin Taylor and Pastor John David Edie. There will be
food and fellowship. December 3 & 10 will be at John David Edies
house. December 17 will be at Kevin Taylors house. For more
details and directions, email Rhonda at rwright@fbcn.org.

Support Ministry

Surviving the Holidays

Saturday, December 6 at 7:15pm in DC113

In past years, the Christmas holiday season may have been a

time of great anticipation and excitement for you, but this year,
the prospect of facing the holidays alone may cause anxiety and
dread. You are NOT alone. Come to our Surviving the Holidays
event to connect with others for support, encouragement, and
advice in surviving your holidays this year.

All Widows are Invited

Saturday, December 13 10:00am-Noon in Room DC121

Come celebrate Christmas with a potluck at Joy Comes in the

Morning. We will have a devotional, some fun together, and then
a potluck, so bring a dish to share. Please contact Nancy at 5968600 x115 or email JCMMinistry@fbcn.org to sign-up or for more
information.

FBCN Staff December Anniversary

John David Edie

Pastor of Discipleship Ministry

Absent from the Body, Present with the Lord

1 year

Irma Whetstone passed into glory on November 19. We are praying for her
family during this time.

Last Weekend

Worship Attendance

Decisions for Christ

November 22 & 23

Baptisms
Statement of Faith
Mary Hamlin
Maziane Dor
Daniel Reed
Charles Perkins
Christine West Lydia Perkins

Financial Stewardship

Saturday Night
1,070
Sunday 9:30 a.m.
1,401
Sunday 11:00 a.m.
753
Total
3,224
Tuesday Morning/Wednesday
Evening Ministries
1,196

2014-2015 Operating Revenues

July 1, 2014 - Nov 23, 2014
Budget
Actual Variance

$2,726,762

$2,739,574

$12,812

See what God is doing!

Debt balance as of Nov 23

$896,265

Bible & Life Attendance

November 22 & 23
Saturday Night
Sunday 8:15 a.m.
Sunday 9:30 a.m.
Sunday 11:00 a.m.
Home Groups
Total

This Upcoming Week

Deacon of the Week
December 1 - 7
Mark Shaw
&
John Patterson, Sr.

If you need assistance, please call

the church deacon hotline
at 800-732-9573.

829
154
363
591
608
2,545

Wednesday Family Meal

December 3 (4:45-6:00pm in the

Fellowship/Recreation Gym)
Chicken Piccata, Rice Pilaf,
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.

Weekly Schedule

Saturday, November 29
5:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.

Bible and Life Groups: Various Rooms on Campus

Worship Service: Worship Center
Spanish Worship Service: Modulars 1 and 2
Bible and Life Groups: Various Rooms on Campus

8:15 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.

Bible and Life Groups: Various Rooms on Campus

Haitian Bible Study & Worship: ED206
Vietnamese Worship & Bible Study: DC221
Worship Service: Worship Center
Bible and Life Groups: Various Rooms on Campus
Romanian Bible Study & Worship: Modular 4
Worship Service: Worship Center
Bible and Life Groups: Various Rooms on Campus
Spanish Worship Service: Student Center
Worship Choir Rehearsal: Choir Room
Romanian Worship Service: Modular 4
Haitian Worship Service: Modular 2

Sunday, November 30

Tuesday, December 2

9:00 a.m. RefresHer Womens Bible Study: Worship Center

Wednesday, December 3
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.

Family Meal: Fellowship Recreation-Gym

AWANA for Kids: Education Building
Band of Brothers Mens Bible Study: Chapel
RefresHer Womens Bible Study: Worship Center
High School Ministry: Home Groups Off Campus
Middle School Ministry: Student Center & Family Life Center
Worship Choir Rehearsal: Choir Room

Other events this week include: GriefShare, MOPS, Celebrate Recovery, and
Living Christmas Trees Opening Night

First Time Guests

Welcome to First Baptist Church Naples

We are glad that you came to worship with us. Our

worship services are intended to give praise to God
and reveal how Jesus gives hope for all who call on His
name. We hope that you feel at home here! Greeters 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. Thank you for joining us
today! For more detailed information about our church
and ministries, please call Lou at 596-8600 x258.

Visit a Bible & Life Group Today...

We Will Help You Find One!

How does a big church feel like a small community? By

discovering our Bible & Life Groups! Bible & Life Groups
are people experiencing life-changing Bible study and
engaging in a lifestyle of reaching and serving others
for Jesus Christ with a group of genuine friends. Visit
the information desk in the Commons. The helpful
volunteers there can guide you to a Bible & Life Group
fitted just for you.

First Baptist Academy

Annual FBA High School J-Term

January Term, or J-Term, is a time of enrichment set aside for FBA high school
students to attend one full-day course or enroll in a one-week internship
(available to 11th and 12th graders). This special term provides students with
the opportunity to focus on a subject area or career of particular interest to them.
Be part of this exciting career internship program for our juniors and seniors. If
you or your company would be interested in hosting an intern during this time,
please email scrain@fbalions.org or call 597-2233 x658.

Help Wanted in FBA Track & Field

The FBA athletic department is currently looking for

interested people to assist in coaching track and field
in the spring. If interested, please contact Billy Sparacio
at bsparacio@fbalions.org or by calling 597-2233 x652.

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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