FOREST LAKE CHURCH

SABBATH

AUGUST 13, 2022

ORDER OF SERVICE


PRELUDE

Linda van Niekerk, Organ

O God, Beyond All Praising  – arr. Charles Callahan


GATHERING SONG

Helen Woldemichael, Debbie Pinto, Vikki Ives

Praise to the Lord  – Hymn # 1


WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Julie MacLafferty


CHILDREN’S STORY

Melissa Martin


HYMN OF PRAISE

Helen Woldemichael, Debbie Pinto, Vikki Ives

Under His Wings – Hymn # 529


CALL TO GIVING

Offering: Christian Record Services (NAD)


OFFERTORY

Linda van Niekerk, Organ

Adoration – Florence B. Price


PRAYER

 Chris and Marty Thompson


SPECIAL MUSIC

 David Peterson, vocals  |  Linda van Niekerk, organ

My Jesus, I Love Thee – arr. Dan Forrest


SERMON

 Pastor Candy DeVore

This Is My Story


SONG OF RESPONSE

Jeremy Morada

Borrow Mine – Bebo Norman


BENEDICTION & SENDING

Pastor Candy DeVore


POSTLUDE 11:30

Linda van Niekerk, Organ

Trumpet Voluntary – Paul Fey



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OUR PASTORAL TEAM

Matt Smith – Lead Pastor

Justin Alabata – Worship Pastor

Jennifer Bergherm – Family Ministries

Candy DeVore – Counseling Coordinator

Julie MacLafferty – Connections Pastor

Juan Martinez – Collegiate/Young Adult Pastor

Jeremy Morada – Music Director

Tim Nichols – Executive Pastor

Sonia Perez – 5th to 8th Grade 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

CHOIR

Sanctuary Choir rehearsals begin Thursday, August 18, at 7 p.m.  

Please contact Jeremy Morada (jmorada@forestlakechurch.org) to join! We need singers of ALL voice types! 


HAND BELLS

Calling all interested handbell ringers. We are ready to begin another ringing season. Everyone interested in playing Bells this year should plan on attending the introductory audition/rehearsal Monday night, August 15, 2022, at 7 p.m. Hope to see you there.


MISSIONS FOR UKRAINE

Ukraine Van Update:  We have almost $7,000 raised of our $13,000 goal! Thank you for your continued support of this project. Don't forget to designate funds "Ukraine – Bethany Van"; the other general fund will go somewhere else! 


If you missed the mission in Ukraine Highlights presentation, click here to watch our video archive. 


YOUNG ADULT MIDDLEBALL

Come play middleball with us! Every Thursday at 6:30 pm (weather permitting) at the FLA tennis courts. Don't worry if you've never played; it's super easy to learn!


PRAYER REQUESTS

DeVore Family (grieving loss of son/Candy's brother) 

Van Brussel Family (grieving loss of Michelle's mother) 

For all of us to find community here at Forest Lake

Our Connections, Counseling, Life Group, Prayer, Women's, and Warehouse Community ministries


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 a.m./p.m. Access Code: 763000#

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



SANCTUARY FLOWERS

The Sanctuary flowers today are given by Gary and Carlene Jamerson in honor of their 51st wedding anniversary. 


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. 



OFFERING

August 13: Christian Record Services (NAD)

August 20: Local Church Budget

August 27: Florida Advance

September 03: Local Church Budget

UPCOMING EVENTS

MINISTRY FAIR

August 27

"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." You can't follow Jesus alone. Investing in community takes intentionality, but it's vital. Who are you journeying with? How is Jesus inviting you to reach out to others at Forest Lake? Check out these featured ministries:

Connections:

First Impressions: hosting/greeting firstimpressions@forestlakechurch.org

New Members: connecting with new members lynnet.reiner@gmail.com

Connector Team: connecting guests to existing members to help them plug into community & service at FLC

More questions? Contact Pastor Julie jmaclafferty@forestlakechurch.org


Counseling Ministries:

Marriage Ministry

Support Groups

More questions? Contact Pastor Candy cdevore@forestlakechurch.org  


Life Groups  


Prayer Ministries:

House of Prayer – every Wednesday at 7:00 pm in the sanctuary

Prayer room – located in east lobby

Prayer Line – 7:15 am/pm


Women's Ministry 


Warehouse Community:

Follow us on Instagram @warehousecommunity

More questions? Contact Pastor Juan jmartinez@forestlakechurch.org



THE EXODUS TOUR 2022

August 30 – September 12

The Florida Conference Children’s and Family Ministries is planning a family enrichment trip to Egypt, Jordan and Israel. You will visit the great Pyramids, Mount Sinai, Jerusalem—the birthplace of Jesus— and many more sights. Dr. Conrad Duncan will guide us through biblical passages pertaining to each tour. We are partnering with Gospel Travel. They have put together an exciting trip for us and have made the appropriate arrangements so we can travel safely through each of our destinations. Are you interested? Let’s go! 

For questions and more information, contact Gospel Travel:  wanda@gospeltravel.net  | 1-919-577-0043 |  Online registration 



PARENTING COURSE

The Art of Parenting: aiming your child's heart toward God 

Eight consecutive Sabbaths beginning September 10 at 11:30 in the Primary Praise Room in the Children's Ministry Center. 

Childcare provided (must be potty-trained).



CLIMB MT. KILIMANJARO  |  TANZANIA, AFRICA

Feb. 24 – Mar. 2, 2023, 7-days Machame Route

Hosted by Pastor Bernie Anderson and licensed, local professional guides, porters, and chefs. All-inclusive, $3,385 + airfare, ext. w/2-day safari $1,465, or 5-day $3,395. Contact: highergroundclimb@gmail.com, bernieanderson.org

 

5-DAY AFRICAN SAFARI EXPERIENCE  |  TANZANIA, AFRICA

March 3 – 7, 2023

Experience the wonder and beauty of Africa on a 5-day safari adventure that includes Africa’s “Garden of Eden” Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Ndutu region, and the famed Serengeti—home to the largest concentration of wildlife in the world. Hosted by pastor Bernie Anderson and local professional safari guides/drivers. $3,750 all-inclusive + airfare. Contact: highergroundclimb@gmail.com, bernieanderson.org

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.


    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 findsupport@forestlakechurch.org

  • Grow with Jesus in community and have a place to invite neighbors and work friends! These 10-12 week groups are either activity or study-based and meet weekly. For more information or to join a group, click here /connect/life-groups.

    Bible Study – Facilitators: Lessette and David Hubbard – Saturdays 1:00 p.m.

    Biblical Feasts – Facilitators: Edward and Misty Cartagena – Mondays 6:00 p.m.

    Middle School Moms – Facilitators: Tameika Liciga and Shelley Gray – Fridays 6:30 p.m.

    Peace n' Pizza – Facilitators: Melissa and Carlos Martin – Thursdays 6:15 p.m.

    YA Connect – Facilitators: Robert Wilson /YA Group – Tuesdays 7:00 p.m.

    So You're A Christian – Facilitators: Sherwayne and Jemoy Cort – Saturdays 5:00 p.m. 

    Oasis – Facilitator: Pastor Steve Sherman – Wednesdays 10 a.m. 

  • 10:00 a.m.

    *Friendship Circle: (10:15–11:15) Room 2

    Pinto/Sheppard: Room 3

    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: (Elda's Place - Quilting Room)

    McCoy/Shed: Room 14

    Fervent: Room 15

    *Gen neXt: Room 16

    Grace and Truth: Room 25

    Friends Talking Faith: Room 26

    Life & Teachings of Jesus: Room 27

    Seekers: Room 28

    *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

    Lee Liwag: (407) 399-8717

    Ruth Smith: (407) 538-1862

Ongoing Ministries

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


FRIENDSHIP CAFÉ

Tuesdays, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Main Lobby


HOUSE OF PRAYER

Dive deeper into our values series at House of Prayer! Join us Wednesday nights at 7:00 p.m.— in the church sanctuary or via our livestream — to pray for our church and community as we study "Worship, Family, Togetherness, Service, and Testimony."


PRAYER ROOM

Sabbaths, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., East Lobby


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