Hope for the Holidays 2024
November 21
Disaster Relief
Our prayers are with those who are facing the devastation of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. If you have been impacted by Milton, would like to give financially, or want to get involved in disaster relief efforts, please click below for more information.
We are compelled to love our local community!
We are compelled by love because He first loved us. We pursue unity with each other so that our love reflects God’s love for all people, spanning all generations and ethnicities. Genuine love is more than a feeling, it’s an act of worship.
Local Service Opportunities
We have opportunities for serving through food distributions, caring for adults with disabilities, after school programs for kids, disaster relief, and more. Click below to explore the different events and opportunities available.
ESOL Ministry
We’re very excited to offer English classes to all interested! Open to anyone; if you desire to learn English or know someone who does, this is for you! Classes meet Wednesday Nights from 6:30-8:00pm, starting August 14th.
We are looking for volunteers! No teaching or other language experience needed, simply be able to read and write English yourself. Training will be August 7th.
Fill out the form below to let us know you’re interested in serving!
Family + Adoption Monthly Meetings
Our Love Naples ministry has a Foster + Adoption Meeting on the 3rd Sunday of every month at 11:30am in WC117.
These meetings are for:
- Those who are already Foster or Adoptive parents – to fellowship and see how we can support them
- Those who want to become, are thinking about becoming, or are even curious about the possibility of being Foster or Adoptive parents – to provide information about it, give them guidance on how to do it and anything else they want to know about Foster Care and Adoption.
- Those who don’t want to or can’t or don’t see themselves being Foster or Adoptive parents, but would like to learn of ways they can help, support, serve and love Foster and Adoptive families.
To join us or get more information, click below.
Prayer Ministry
We believe there is power in prayer. It is not just a thing that we do, but is the very foundation of our ministry. We are called to pray with and for one another.
Click below to submit a prayer request or get involved in Prayer Ministry at First Naples.
Eden House
There are thousands of women and girls who are victims of sex trafficking in Florida every year. Only 1% of survivors are identified. Identified survivors have an 80% chance of re-entering the life due to receiving inadequate services. Eden House will be a safe place where women can work through the trauma of their past and seek to build a healthy future.
Eden House will be a longterm residential program for adult survivors of commercial sexual exploitation. Through a trauma-informed, holistic approach our team will help women heal and develop new healthy patterns. Rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ and committed to the full mental, emotional, and spiritual healing of each survivor, we operate under the belief that she is the best advocate for her own care.
Eden House’s mission is to be a haven of hope and healing for women who have suffered from commercial sexual exploitation.
If you would like to learn more about Eden House, visit the website below or contact Chris Anthony at canthony@firstnaples.org
Save the Date for "A Night of Hope"
Join us for a special benefit gala on November 18th at the Vineyards Country Club.
Hear more about the mission and vision of Eden House, the women they will serve, and how you can make an impact.
Ticket Price: $100 per person, $1,000 per table of 10
Attire: All White
Tickets will be available for purchase soon.
Local Missions Partners
We are called to make disciples that make disciples, reaching the world with the gospel from Naples to the Nations. We are blessed to partner with many missionaries and ministries, locally, nationally, and internationally and our Naples to the Nations missions offering supports these partners. This year, we are taking a step of faith and have expanded this offering to $549,500 and we are so excited to see how the Lord will use these resources! Click below to give toward missions and scroll to find more information about each of our local missions partners.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ mission is to lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church. They work to share Christ through sports programs, Bible Study huddles, and coach mentoring in area schools.
Eden House
Eden House will be an 18 month program that provides 24/7 residential care to survivors of commercial sexual exploitation. Their mission is to be a haven of hope and healing love for survivors of human trafficking.
One More Child / Florida Baptist Children's Homes
FBCH and One More Child bring love and compassion to children and families in need all over the state of Florida and serve over 44,000 international children in crisis each year.
Good News Clubs
After-school Bible clubs are facilitated by First Naples church members in 11 public elementary schools and one middle school in our county. These clubs are designed to bring the Gospel to children at their level.
Helps Outreach
Helps Outreach started over 20 years ago out of our own church family. They faithfully help the needy and struggling families of Collier County, providing food, clothing, and household items in the name of Jesus. First Naples hosts two annual food drives and we encourage you to call Helps Outreach if you have items to donate.
Into the Jordan
Into the Jordan brings the hope of Jesus to women trapped in the bondages of human trafficking and sexual exploitation in SWFL. They empower survivors by providing life-skill groups, trauma therapy, work-study programs, career coaching, and biblical mentorship.
Pregnancy Resource Center of SWFL
PRC provides counsel and practical help to women in crisis pregnancies. Clients see ultrasounds of their babies, hear the gospel, have the opportunity to be discipled, and can find resources, support, and advocacy during and after pregnancy.
Protected Harbor
Protected Harbor operates Christian care homes for developmentally disabled adults in the spirit and compassion of Christ. They currently have two homes in the SWFL area and First Naples has sent many teams to help maintain the homes and support ministry events.
St. Matthew's House
St. Matthew’s House provides housing for those experiencing homelessness, food for those experiencing hunger, and comfort for those experiencing addiction and suffering. Our Men’s Ministry has had a close relationship with their recovery program over the years and First Naples partners with them to host food distributions for our community monthly.
Ride Nature
Ride Nature is a missions organization dedicated to giving generously, proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ, and making disciples through action sports outreach, evangelism, and discipleship. They have regional locations around the world and First Naples teams have served on many projects at their Fort Myers location and joined on trips to run action sports camps in Nicaragua.
First Naples Ministries
These funds assist and equip our own missions teams, local outreach, and whatever special projects the Lord brings our way.
Kids/Middle School/High School Missions, College/Young Pro’s Missions, Foster Adoption Ministry, Neighbors to the Nations Conference, ESOL Classes, Local Outreach Projects, Event Trucks, Women’s Missions, Men’s Missions, Español Missions, 60’s Plus Missions, Love Naples/Cape Outreach Day, Gap Year/Journeymen/Interns, Disaster Relief, Love Naples Director, Trunk N Treat, Mission Trip Mobilization, and Mission Education/Equipping.
Royal Palm Baptist Association
Funds that support the mission work of the association of Southern Baptist churches in Collier and Lee counties.
To find more information about our National and International partners, how you can get plugged in, and what short term missions trips are coming up, click below!
Start Serving!
Let us know how God has gifted you, what ministries you're interested in serving in, or if you have any questions!
Meet the Team
Peter Ku
Missions Pastor
Edisson Cantor
Love Naples Director
Tina Platter
Missions Ministry Assistant