Team Membership

O3 membership cards are in production and will soon be in your hands, so you can enjoy the perks that come along with having this card. The perks include: $1.00 off all items at Stylz, one free drink or snack at Grubbage when you buy a pizza, burger, or hot dog; free chicken sandwich at either Chick-fil-a in Naples when you buy a medium fry and drink, 10% off your entire purchase at Family Christian Store, and discounts on designated youth events.

The things is, membership cards are not just for anyone, but anyone can get one. All you need to do is play on a team. When we say play on a team, we mean serving in an area of ministry at O3. So, what are you waiting for? Just go to the In the O desk and ask for a team application. A list of teams with descriptions for each team along with the application will be given to you. Then, you will be well on your way to enjoying your membership perks, as well as, making O3 what it should be and that is teen-driven.

Party, Christmas Party!

Updated: 11-28-07

It's that time of the year again! On Wednesday, December 19 at 7:00 p.m. will be our O3 Christmas party at the Ozone. The theme will be "Afros and Bell Bottoms" 70's style, so dress the part. A gift card for the mall will be given to the best dressed. There will be food and refreshments, disco music, games, and more. All you need to bring is a $15 unisex gift (a gift for a male or female) for the gift exchange. If you are not able to bring a gift, that's ok, come anyway! Invite some friends and get ready to boogie! Pick up a flyer at In the O.

Truth Project: Am I Alone?

At our next tour we will look at relationship again, but in the context of God and man. Does God want anything to do with man? Is man just another one of God's creations that He does not really care about? Does the God of the universe dwell in you? Does He desire you to know Him in the most intimate way? These and other questions will be answered at the Truth Project this Sunday night (November 18). Be at the church at 5:30 p.m. Don't miss it!

Sooo, What's Your Question?

You may be wondering things, asking questions, or have concerns about life, God, Christianity, other religions, your purpose, etc. Chances are your peers are wondering, questioning, concerned, and have even approached you about some of these same things. Sooo, what's your question? Share with us your questions and concerns about anything and everything. We would like to help you find the answer to that which you are thinking about. We all have questions, so what's yours?

The Truth Project Tour 6: History

Truth Project this Sunday: This tour will take us into the topic of history. Is what we are reading in our history books true? Has history itself been revised and rewritten? Has mankind changed the past in order to make people think and believe what they want us to think and believe in the present? Find out the answers on the next Truth Project tour. Be at the church at 5:30 p.m. for snacks and drinks this Sunday night.

Block Party

Updated 10-31-07:
Hip hop group Let it Shine will do a show. There will be a "Stomp the Pad" dance tournament and Nintendo Wii challenges. The fun is next Saturday!

It's on the calendar. The next block party is scheduled for Saturday, November 10, 6:00 p.m. at the church. Team sports, video games, loud music, good food, and a lot of fun make up this event. The Grubbage will sell food, snacks, and drinks, but there is no cost for the event. Invite your friends from school. Stay home if you want to be boring, but come to this block party if you want to have crazy fun.

Teen Magazine

So, here's the scoop; we are putting together a youth magazine. Some of your peers are writing for it. The deal is we do not have a name yet for the magazine. Should it just be called "A Youth Magazine"? We need your help with this. What should we call the magazine? Leave us a comment and let us know what you think

Truth Project Resumes

The Truth Project is back this Sunday night at 6:00 p.m. That night we will take a closer look at evolution. What is the truth about evolution? What is the truth about creation? Get these and other answers at the next Truth Project tour. If you got friends wondering these same things, invite them out. Be upstairs in room 203 at 5:30 p.m. because we will be serving up free pizza. Check out the clip below to see what's to come.

Revolve Tour

The Revolve Tour is a teen girls only event. Sorry guys! It takes place in Orlando at the Amway Arena on Friday night and Saturday, February 1-2, 2008. Topics such as the inside scoop on relationships, the truth about guys, keeping it real: inside and out, and secrets to real beauty will be discussed. Concerts from Hawk Nelson, Natalie Grant, and KJ-52; as well as, others speakers who will encourage and challenge you with God's Word. The cost will be approximately $75. Click here to check out the website or watch the promo below. Sign up at In the O for this event.

Truth Project Postponed

Due to the El Trio De Hoy concert this Sunday (October 21) The Truth Project will be postponed until the following Sunday night. Don't miss it! We are going to look in depth at evolution. Is Darwin's theory true? Has the world and all it contains evolved over time? Did God create all that exists? Find out at The Truth Project. Be at the church at 5:30 p.m. for pizza and drinks. Check out the clip below to see what's to come!

The Truth Project Continues

The Truth Project continues this Sunday night. We will look at science. Why is there order rather than chaos? Why is there life rather than deadness? Why do we not have a dead universe? These questions and more will be answered. Don’t miss it! Remind your peers and be at the church at 5:30 p.m. for snacks & drinks. Play the video below to get a taste of what's to come.

Halloween Alternative

First Baptist Church of Naples is putting on a huge Halloween alternative on Halloween night which is Wednesday, October 31 at 6:00 p.m. Some of the games that evening include mechanical bull riding, laser battle, bungee run, rock wall, jousting, and more. Hip hop artist KJ-52 in concert as well. Pick up a flyer at In the O or click here to get info from the website.

Truth Project Tour 4: Who Is God?

Tour 4 coming up this Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Be here at 5:30 for snacks and drinks. Is God a tree or an animal? Is God who we create Him to be in our mind? Is God an object we create to worship? Is God just a figment of our imagination? Does God really exist? Come find out the answers to these questions and more this Sunday (October 7) as the Truth Project continues. Bring a friend who may be asking these questions. Check out the clip below to get a taste of what is to come.

Online Devotional

Have you been looking for a good devotional? How do you normally spend your quiet time with the Lord? Are you getting to know Jesus more? Do you find that your quiet time is boring and more like a chore? Check out this online devotional. You can even subscribe to it and receive the devotional by email. Click here to view the site.

Ice skating

Back by popular demand; we are going ice skating again. The date is Saturday, October 20 at Germain Arena. The cost is $7 which includes skate rental, one slice of pizza, and a soda. We will be taking the church van, but the space is limited. We are asking those who have a car to drive in order to leave space on the church van for those who do not drive. Skating begins at 8:30 p.m. If you need to ride the church van, you must sign up at In the O and have the necessary forms signed.

Truth Project Postponed

The Truth Project will be postponed from this Sunday until next Sunday, October 7 at 6:00 p.m. This Sunday is the 5th Sunday of the month which we usually have food and fellowship. Come Sunday night for some good eats! Yum!

Truth Project: Who is Man?

We had almost 100 teenagers last Sunday night. This tells us that young people are searching for the truth. Tour 3 is this Sunday. Who is man? What is evil? Where did evil come from? These are just some of the questions that will be answered. Be at the church at 5:15 p.m. for chips, drinks, and Nintendo Wii play. The Truth Project begins at 6:00 p.m. Don't miss it! Play the clip below to see what's to come.

Join a Team

Hey you, yeah you! Stop looking at everyone else; I'm talking directly to you! Are you playing for a team yet? If you are, leave a comment and tell which team you play for. If you're not on a team, why not? We need you! Playing on a team is another way for saying "serving on a ministry". We need your help and involvement if O3 is going to the place your peers love to hang out and hear about God. There are many teams to play on like:

O3P
Ambushers
M.I.B.
In the O
Altar
Impersonate
The Underground
Combustion
Xpressions
Stylz
The Grubbage

Now remember, if you choose a team, you are also saying you will be an example for your peers to follow. There will be certain expectations of all team members, but it is nothing more than the life as Christians we should be living anyways. However, we do take these expectations seriously. We want your peers to have good examples of real Christians, not people that are playing church. Playing Christian is out; being real is in!

So, have you decided on a team to play for. Well, the next step is to visit In the O to pick up an application. When the application is returned, you will be introduced to the Team Captain who will get you on the practice field. All players are on first string; there are no bench warmers. There's no water boys. Everyone who wants to play plays.

See ya in the game!

Fields of Faith

What do you say we get your friends at school saved? Fields of Faith is a perfect non-threatening opportunity to do just that. Maybe your peers would not step foot in a church or even come to a church event. They may come to the Naples High football field though. In fact, we can pray that very thing to take place. This is also an opportunity for you to stand in the gap and pray for your school. That night there will be loud music, a human video, special music, and a salvation message for the lost. Not to mention, free food and drinks. Fields of Faith takes place on Tuesday night, October 9 at the Naples High School football field. Bring all the unsaved you can pile in your parent's vehicle!

The Truth Project

The Truth Project experience has begun and what a turn out we had for the first tour. The count was about 90 teenagers. That is awesome! Many of you along with your peers at school are searching for the truth. You will get those answers and in turn be able to tell your friends what the truth really is. Share with us what caught your eye or got your attention in the first tour.

Are you ready for your next tour? It begins this Sunday at 6:00 p.m. in Room 201. We will look at philosophy and ethics. What about that mysterious black box? Don't miss it and be early!

Wii Boxing Tournament

It's time to kick off the O3 boxing tournament, Nintendo Wii style. Who will receive the Wii Boxing Champion of O3 belt? Will you be the first champion? Are you ready to box? Are you ready to knock someone's block off? Will we have a guy or girl champion? Will the champion be quick or just a powerhouse? Who are the fighters to join the tournament? Will you be one? This tournament is not for the weak, feeble, and fearful. Sign up at O3 to get your opportunity to be the Wii Boxing Champion of O3. Just think of the bragging rights you will have over all your peers you beat up on. This could be big, better yet, it could be huge. Fights will be announced at O3 a week in advance. Sign up and we'll see you in the ring!

First Week of School

Ok, so be totally honest, how was the first week of school for you? What about the first week did you like the most and what did you like the least? Was the first day and week what you expected it to be? How was school lunch? Did you meet new friends? Did you enjoy the school bus ride? Share your thoughts!

Back to School Event

If you miss the Back to School Block Party, you are just plain boring. The fun takes place at New Hope Ministries this Saturday (August 18) from 4:00-10:oopm. This party promises to be bigger than any block party we've done. Some cool stuff include a 53' slip n slide (22' drop and 31' of sliding) and you can pick someone to race against, Mobile Laser Tag with 4 on 4 competition, and Inflatable Air Bots where you go up against the opponent of your choice and battle it out in the arena. Regular sports activities like basketball, volleyball, and slaughter ball also included. Not to mention playing some Nintendo Wii. You do not want to miss it! Food and refreshments as well and the best part of it all is that all of it is absolutely FREE! All you got to do is show up. This Back to School Block Party is open to the community, so invite your other middle and high school friends. Come have fun one more day before going back to school. For more information call us at 348-0122 or send us an email.

What is your favorite verse in the Bible?

Ok, we know the whole Bible is good and full of great promises, knowledge, and wisdom; even in the "begats", but we would like to know what is your favorite Scripture verse of all if you could only choose one. Picture it this way, if you were dragged out of your home and placed in prison for being a Christian, what one verse would you have with you? Let us know...

Ice Skating

Revised on Wednesday, July 25, 10:00am
Due to Germain Arena scheduling something on Saturday, July 28, we will need to postpone ice skating until Saturday, August 11. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

Let's go ice skating @ Germain Arena on Saturday, July 28. The cost is $7 which include skate rental, one slice of pizza, and soda. We will be taking the church van for those who do not have a car. If you have a car, we are asking that you plan to drive and bring some friends with you. The church van will be first come first serve. A medical and parental form must be turned in (If we have a medical form on file for you this year, you do not need to fill out another one). The fun starts at 8:30 until 10:45 PM.

Movie & Popcorn

Next Saturday, July 14 is movie night. The movie and popcorn are free. You will be able to purchase candy, so bring a couple dollars for that. Invite some friends! The movie starts at 7:00 PM.

Operation Shoebox

We are collecting toys, school supplies, toiletries, etc. for children/teenagers in Guatemala and you can be a part of it. This will be an awesome blessing for the children/teenagers this Christmas holiday. Suggestions include:

Action Figures
Baby Toys, Clothes, etc.
Brush & Comb Sets
Candy (Hard)
Cars, Trucks, and Airplanes
Coloring Books & Crayons
Legos
Marbles
Teddy Bears & Dolls
Teenage Items
Purses & Wallets
Yo-yo's
Watches
Winter Hats & Gloves

You can drop off these unwrapped gifts in any of the boxes around the church marked "Operation Shoebox". Remember, gifts must be able to fit in a shoe box. Financial donations can be made out to New Hope Ministries with "ShoeBox" written in the memo line. Every child/teenager that receives a shoe box will also hear the Gospel and have the opportunity to accept Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord. We have an opportunity to make a temporal and eternal impact on their lives. Thank you for your contribution!

Return From Guatemala

The mission trip to Guatemala was sooo successful! In 4 days the drama was performed in 20 schools. There was an evening service each night. Approximately, 1300 (800 children/teenagers and 500 adults) souls were snatched from the kingdom of darkness and brought into the Kingdom of Light. A few hundred rededicated their lives to the Lord and many received healing. God used the teenagers in tremendous ways that many of them did not think they could be used.

Let's allow the same power of God that moved in Guatemala to move in our community in Naples. Look for opportunity for the Lord to use YOU in an awesome way.

Vacation Bible School

VBS for the children takes place July 24-27. Do you find yourself with a lot of free time on your hands this summer? Do you love playing with kids? Do you find yourself struggling with boredom? Come hang out with kids! We could really use your help with VBS this year. Starting Monday, July 9-13 we will decorate and prepare all the rooms. If you can help with this either one or more days that would be great. If you can help during VBS one or more days, that would be great too. Sign up at In the O or email us.

The Truth Project

The Truth Project experience kicks off at the Sunday night service on September 9 at 6:00 PM and continues for 12 Sundays straight. What is truth? What is the purpose and meaning of life? What is real? Who is man? Who is God? What is evil? Is our culture filled with lies? What is history? These and many other questions you have will be answered throughout this experience. Email us to sign up or sign up at In the O on Wednesday nights.

Summer Internship Program

Updated: Wednesday, June 27, 3:00 PM
If you signed up for the summer internship program, jobs will be assigned starting next week. Kristine will call you. You can still sign up by emailing us, calling the church, or letting Lydia know at In the O.

If you have not signed up for the summer internship program and would like to, you can do so at O3 or email us. This internship program will give you the opportunity to check out possible professions/fields you might like to go into after you graduate High school.

YEX Summer Camp

Updated: Wednesday, June 27, 3:00 PM
No more registrations will be taken for camp. Final payment is due Wednesday, July 11. Lydia has called your parents and let them know how much is owed.

Summer camp is coming up July 16-21. It's going to be fun, fun, and more fun. Not to mention we are going to get filled up with God all week as well as eat a bunch of food and stay up late. Make sure your forms are turned in if you have not done so already. Call the church office at 348-0122! We are not taking any more registrations at this time.

Guatemala Mission Trip

The trip is quickly approaching. We leave for Guatemala on Friday, June 15. Please pray for your peers and leaders that are going. Here is the list, so you can pray for each by name:

Pastor Josh & Kristine Perez
Staff: Ben & Jami Coakley
Kacey Bush
Catie Enright
Jessica Espinoza
Nicole Espinoza
Emily Gipson
Jacob Perez
Joel Smith
Emily Smith

While in Guatemala we will meet up with another group and together we will learn a drama that we will take into the schools. After we present the drama in each school one of the interpreters will give the message of salvation and we will pray and hang out with the students and encourage them in the things of God. We will also be involved in evening services. The campaign is 3 days long and in the past thousands have come to know the Lord. Pray the Lord's work gets done the way He desires, pray for our travel, our health and safety, for God to speak to us as a group and individually, and that we come back changed to do God's work greater in Naples, FL.