Forest Lake Church | Bulletin Aug 16, 2025

FOREST LAKE CHURCH

SABBATH

august 16, 2025

ORDER OF SERVICE

PRELUDE

Will Benton, organ

Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring – J S Bach

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Oliver Morada

INTROIT

Men’s Choir | Jeremy Morada, director

Hold On to the Rock – Choplin

CONGREGATIONAL HYMN

Men’s Choir | Congregation

Take My Life and Let it Be – Hymn #330

CHILDREN’S STORY

Linka Dyer-Farrell

OFFERTORY

Congregation

Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing – Hymn # 334

PRAYER

Jeannine & Todd Chobotar

ANTHEM

Men’s Choir | Jeremy Morada, director

The Awakening – Martin

SERMON

Pastor Matt Smith

Blessings Squared

BENEDICTION & SENDING

Pastor Matt Smith

POSTLUDE

Will Benton, organ

To God Be the Glory – arr. Michael Burkhardt

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OUR PASTORAL TEAM

Matt Smith – Lead Pastor

Justin Alabata – Worship Pastor

Jennifer Bergherm – Children & Family Ministries Pastor

Alex Candelaria – Middle School Pastor

Candy DeVore – Counseling Pastor

Juan Martinez – Collegiate/Young Adult Pastor

Scott McCoy – Administrative Pastor

Jeremy Morada – Music Pastor

Mark Reams – Youth Pastor

Steve Sherman – Visitation Pastor

If you would like to be involved in our worship services, please contact Jeremy Morada.

announcements

MEMORIALS

Joan Blair, long-time member and deaconess, passed away on August 11. She was predeceased by her husband, Mardian Blair. There will be a memorial service on Friday, August 29, at Forest Lake Church at 11 a.m.

MEMBERSHIP TRANSFERS

INCOMING

1st Reading:

Valter & Andrea Brito from Orlando Brazilian SDA – FL

Greg Drummond from Mount Olive SDA – Apopka, FL

2nd Reading:

George & Daiane Oliveira from Orlando Central SDA – FL

Daniela Ortiz from Pilgrims Spanish SDA (Hialeah) – FL

LOOKING FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE?

The counseling ministry is looking for those with a heart to help others heal when grieving, going through divorce, and navigating life events. If you are interested in facilitating a group discussion on any of these topics, please contact Pastor Candy at cdevore@forestlakechurch.org for more details. No experience is required and all training will be provided.

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SANCTUARY FLOWERS

The sanctuary flowers today are in celebration of the 62nd wedding anniversary of Bob and Anne Murphy. Happy and Blessed Years.

Help make our church beautiful by sponsoring a flower arrangement in honor of a special event in your life!

Contact Mark Becker at markbecker725@gmail.com. Please include the following information: name, phone number, email address, date you would like to sponsor, occasion/message.

TITHE & OFFERING:

AUG 16: Local Church Budget

AUG 23: Florida Advance

AUG 30: Local Church Budget

SEP 06: Local Church Budget

UPCOMING EVENTS

PATHFINDER REGISTRATION

Pathfinder Registration is now open. Meetings start August 16, 2025 through May 9, 2026.

Our Forest Lake Pathfinder club is part of the world-wide co-ed scouting organization of the SDA Church. We are dedicated to teaching our young people to know more about Jesus through nature and the Bible. We learn to follow His example through actions of love and service to people, while growing in a stronger relationship with Him.

Your 5th-12th grader (or age 10 and above) is welcome to join and be a part of the Forest Lake Pathfinders!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

The medical form will be emailed after registering, a notary will be at our first meeting on August 16th (4p-6:30p).

Meetings are typically twice a month on the same Sabbath afternoon as Adventurers.

florida conference & Community events

FOREST LAKE ACADEMY

Financial Assistance Options
Wondering how to pay for Christian education at Forest Lake Academy? We offer several options for financial assistance. Visit our website at forestlakeacademy.org/tuition_assistance.php for details or contact our business office at 407-772-3708 to speak with a team member. You do not have to be accepted for the fall to start the scholarship application process – Start Today!

Prayer

PRAYER REQUESTS

The Staff at Forest Lake Church is always praying for you, but if there are specific prayer requests you would like mentioned during our worship services, please contact the church office at (407) 869-0680.

Need Prayer??

Interactive Prayer Room: Located right of sanctuary on exit

Daily Prayer Line: 425.436.6321 at 7:15 am/pm Access Code: 763000#

Prayer Requests: Fill out card in pew or email prayer@forestlakechurch.org

HOUSE OF PRAYER

Join us Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm — in the church sanctuary — to pray for our church and community as we study "A Praying Life."

SABBATH INTERCESSORY PRAYER

Join us every Saturday morning in Room 28 from 8–8:25 to pray for our church, ministries, and the people God is sending us!

PRAYERS FOR STUDENTS

Do you have a passion for the spiritual lives of our students? High school can be a time of tremendous growth, but also anxiety. Every Wednesday, we write personalized notes (and add a cookie!) to the high school students in our church to let them know they are loved, valued, and prayed for. Join us at 8:15 in the Connection Center off the main lobby to help. If you have a student who does not attend FLA that you would like us to send a note to, please contact Christina Algeo at calgeo79@gmail.com.

PRAYER ROOM

Sabbaths, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm, East Lobby

Groups & Classes

Small groups and Sabbath School classes are the heart of the church. Connect your heart with a group and strengthen your walk with Jesus.

New groups starting! For a list of our current groups, Click here for more information. If you have questions, please contact Candy DeVore at cdevore@forestlakechurch.org.
Are you interested in leading out in this ministry? Contact Candy DeVore at 407-717-9335 for more information.

ALZHEIMER'S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
1st Monday of the Month
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Forest Lake Church, Room 4

AEGIS:
A space for families with LGBTQIA loved ones
Call or text Candy DeVore at 407.717.9335, or email at cdevore@forestlakechurch.org.

GRIEFSHARE
Tuesday evenings, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Classroom 25
Facilitator: Satavia Thorb, satavia.hamilton@gmail.com
To register: www.griefshare.org

FOR SINGLE PARENTS
A support group emphasizing the joy, love, and blessings of the Single Parent life that can often be overlooked. Please come join us as we encourage, uplift, and prayerfully guide each other to lean on and depend on Jesus through this unique path of life together!
Meets the 2nd & 4th Saturday of every month, at 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Location: Pastor Candy's office | Facilitator: Tameika Liciaga

Flex and Stretch
Come join us to develop physical and spiritual strengths as we flow through the class with intentional focus on scripture and God’s grace, the leading of the Holy Spirit and the Wholeness of God. The exercise and stretching level is beginner to intermediate and participants should be able to go from a seating to a standing position. Please bring a yoga mat and a bottle of water for hydration.
Date & Time: Coming soon.
Leader is Maria Touchard. For more information contact Maria at mariantouchard@gmail.com.
House of Prayer
Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. in Main Sanctuary
Contact Pr. Julie at jmaclafferty@forestlakechurch.org for more info.

Young Adults (18-24): Kaylyn Halley & Pr. Julie MacLafferty
Mondays 7:00 p.m. in Room 24 at the Forest Lake Church
Contact Kaylyn at khalley1304@gmail.com for more info.

Women's Small Group : Kirshline Fleuristal
Friday night 6:30 p.m. monthly
Contact Kirshline at kirshifleur@yahoo.com for more info.

Friendship Café: Pr. Steve Sherman
Thursdays 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. in the Forest Lake Church Main Lobby
Contact Pr. Steve at ssherman@forestlakechurch.org for more info.

Oasis Bible Study: Pr. Steve Sherman
Wednesdays 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. in Room 5 at the Forest Lake Church
Contact Pr. Steve at ssherman@forestlakechurch.org for more info.

Peace n' Pizza: Carlos & Melissa Martin
Tuesdays 6:15 p.m. at Martin home
Contact Melissa at teechingkidz@hotmail.com for more info.

Prayers for FLA: Christina Algeo
Wednesdays 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. during Parents in Prayer call
Starting August 2023
Contact Christina (407) 501-9752 for more info.
10:00 a.m.
*Friendship Circle: (10:15–11:15) Room 2
Pinto/Sheppard: Room 3
Open Door Class – Burns/Lind/Vasquez: Room 4
Bridge Builders: Room 5
Sharing the Word: Room 6
*Gordon/Jones: Room 11
Walking in the Word: Room 12
Russian-Speaking: Room 13 (Elda's Place - Quilting Room)
McCoy/Shed: Room 14
Fervent: Room 15
*Gen neXt: Room 16
Young Adult: Room 24
Grace and Truth: Room 25
Life & Teachings of Jesus: Room 26
Seekers: Room 28
Kehila (Parents' class): Children's Ministry Center: Primary Praise & Worship Room
Portuguese-Speaking: Sanctuary Balcony: Left
Spanish-Speaking: Sanctuary Balcony: Right
Ukrainian-Speaking: Forest Lake Academy Campus: Dorm Chapel.

*Also available virtually
Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Join for worship and fellowship in making quilts for those in times of crisis.
For more information or to request a quilt, please contact
Ruth Smith: 407-538-1862
Amy Cotto 321-282-8005

Ongoing Ministries

CONNECT TO SERVE

If you missed our ministry fair or wanted to follow up, it's not too late! Click here for more information on our ministries and how you can get involved!

VISITATION MINISTRY

If you, or someone you know, needs a visit (home visit, care card, or phone call) contact us at visitme@forestlakechurch.org

PRISON MINISTRY

BIBLES for Local Inmates — We are collecting Bibles to share with inmates at the Orange County jail. If you have any lightly used or new Bibles please place them in the Container provided in the church lobby Connections Room. Preferred Bibles would have soft covers, newer versions such as NIV or NKJV, and larger size print. Thank you for your faithful support of the Prison Ministries activities.

Ministry Opportunity

We Need You!

Lead or Assist with Bible Studies Once a Month:

Men’s State Prison – LCI in Clermont, FL

Saturday evenings, 6-8pm • Male or Female Volunteers

County Jail – 33rd St. in Orlando, FL

Women’s Dorms: Saturday mornings, 9:30-11:30 am • Female Volunteers Only

Men’s Dorms: We need men to pioneer this work!

FOR MORE INFO CONTACT: Eileen: 407-342-3708

stewardship report

JULY 2025