FOREST LAKE CHURCH

SABBATH

August 24, 2024

ORDER OF SERVICE



PRELUDE

Will Benton, Organ

Strong Deliverer  – Phil Lehenbauer


WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Jeff Emde


GATHERING SONG

Forest Praise

Retro Praise Medley


CHILDREN’S STORY

Barbara McCoy


CALL TO GIVING 

Alivia Strochkina

Offering: Florida Advance


OFFERTORY

Forest Praise

Hallelujah Medley


PRAYER

Ana-Michelle & Selwyn Carrington


SERMON

Pastor Matt Smith

The Better Life – Those Who Are Persecuted


BENEDICTION & SENDING

Pastor Matt Smith


POSTLUDE

Will Benton, Organ

An Alleluia – E.L. Ashford



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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

Julie MacLafferty – Connections 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

JoAnn Roth passed away on July 16. (Was predeceased by husband, Ken)  Joann was the founder of FLC Prayers & Squares Ministry.  There will be a Memorial Service on Sunday, August 25, at 11 a.m. at Forest Lake Church.


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FLC NEWSLETTER

For weekly updates on what is happening at the Forest Lake Church, sign up here for our weekly newsletter!


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CHANGE TO SABBATH INTERCESSORY PRAYER

Sabbath Intercessory Prayer has moved to Room 28 (Seekers' Classroom)


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MEMBERSHIP TRANSFERS 

INCOMING:

1st  Reading:

Giovanna Barsotti from IASD da Lapa – SP, Brazil

Eduan Borges from Apopka Spanish SDA – FL & Astrid Borges from Mt Dora SDA – FL

Ervin & Carmen Gruia from Kettering SDA – OH

Kelly Torres from Miami Springs Spanish SDA Company – FL

Talita Oliveira from IASD Nova Semente - Brazil  

Stephen Riesen, II from WholeLife Seventh-day Adventist Church – Orlando, FL

Justin & Iris Yang from Keene SDA – TX

 

OUTGOING:

1st Reading: 

Ermyntrude Alphonse to North Orlando SDA – FL

Denise Chwast to Mt Dora SDA – FL

Cristina (Tina) & Steven Jencks to Apopka SDA – FL

Chacko Mathew to Yeshua International SDA Company – South Plainfield, NJ

Betty Nugent to Mt Sinai (Orlando) SDA – FL

Duane & Jennifer Stefan and Brayden Stefan & Leia Stefan to Markham Woods SDA – Longwood, FL


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DANIEL & REVELATION STUDY

Dive deeper into The Great Controversy by joining a class on Daniel & Revelation. 

Tuesdays at 7 pm — meets weekly in Room 5.

Presenter: Jorge Pinto 


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SANCTUARY FLOWERS

The sanctuary flowers today are given by the Abraham family in celebration of Louise’s birthday.


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. 


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OFFERING

Aug 24: Florida Advance

Aug 31: Local Church Budget

Sep 07: Local Church Budget

Sep 14: World Budget

UPCOMING EVENTS

PATHFINDER REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Use this link to register.


Forest Lake Pathfinders are 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!


FIRST CLUB MEETING is this Sabbath

Date: August 24, 2024

Time: 4:00pm - 6:30pm

florida conference  &  Community events

VOLUNTEERS WANTED

Camp Kulaqua is looking for dedicated volunteers to answer the Lords call.  Mentor, serve, fulfill the mission, and change lives. Contact us at 386-454-1351 or volunteer@campkulaqua.com.

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

    There aren’t many people who truly understand the unique challenges single parents face. You deeply desire to do what’s best for your kids, but sometimes it’s all you can do to survive from one day to the next. Single & Parenting is a special group that will bring hope to your life. We’d love for you to join us.

    Meets once a month on the 4th Sabbath 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

    Location: Pastor Matt Smith's office   |   Facilitator: Jeanie Fundora


    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: Mondays 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the Lower Youth Center. 

    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

    Tuesdays 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.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 a.m. - 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: Pastor Steve Sherman’s office

    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

    Friends Talking Faith: Room 26

    Life & Teachings of Jesus: Room 27

    Seekers: Room 28

    Kehila (Parents' class): Children's Ministry Center

    Brazilian-Speaking: Left side of the balcony

    Spanish-Speaking: right side of the balcony

    Ukrainian-Speaking: Located in the chapel of the dorm on the Forest Lake Academy Campus. 



    *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!


HEALTH MINISTRY

Our Health Ministry team highly recommends the PlantWise Film, a new documentary now streaming FREE at plantwisefilm.com.


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.

stewardship report

JULY 2024