FOREST LAKE CHURCH

SABBATH

AUGUST 20, 2022

ORDER OF SERVICE


PRELUDE 11:30

Will Benton, Organ

“Michael” from Archangel Suite  – Craig Phillips


GATHERING SONG

Marty Thompson, Wanda Coco, Deena Weiss

Fely Rugless, Piano

He Is Exalted  – Twila Paris


WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Pastor Matt Smith


CHILDREN’S STORY

Elder Lewis Hendershot


HYMNS OF PRAISE

Marty Thompson, Wanda Coco, Deena Weiss

Fely Rugless, Piano

Jesus, Name Above All Names

Think About His Love


CALL TO GIVING

Sean Robinson


OFFERTORY

Marty Thompson, Wanda Coco, Deena Weiss

Fely Rugless, Piano

When I Look Into Your Holiness


PRAYER

 Sardis and Antonio Martinez


SPECIAL MUSIC

 Felipe Da Silva, Piano

In Christ Alone – Anthony Burger


SERMON

 Pastor Juan Martinez II

This Is My Story


SONG OF RESPONSE

Marty Thompson, Wanda Coco, Deena Weiss

Fely Rugless, Piano (8:45)  |  Will Benton, Organ (11:30)

More Love to Thee – Hymn #458


BENEDICTION & SENDING

Pastor Juan Martinez II


POSTLUDE 11:30

Will Benton, Organ

Postlude on Old Hundredth – Fred Bock



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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

 MEMBERSHIP TRANSFERS

 INCOMING: 

1st Reading:  Jason Bingham; Tim & Vivian Cook; Kristen Harmon; Alexander Sorokoumov & Olga Sorokoumova; Brittany Zill from WholeLife Seventh-day Adventist Church – Orlando, FL

Rodrigo Genanian & Susan Sagua from Adventgemeinde Nϋrnberg – Hohe Marter – Nϋrnberg, Germany

  

OUTGOING:

1st Reading: Derrick Hubbard to Santa Barbara SDA – CA

Michael & Alana Paradise and son, Isaiah, to WholeLife Seventh-day Adventist Church – Orlando, FL



MISSIONS FOR UKRAINE

Ukraine Van Update:  We have almost $9,000 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. 



PRISON MINISTRY

We are collecting Bibles to take to the local jail.  If you have any lightly used or new  Bibles to share with inmates, please leave in the church lobby Connections room.  There is a collection box provided there to deposit the Bibles.   The newer translations and larger print is preferred reading.  New “Reading” glasses are appreciated as well.  We are also planning for the Holiday time and collecting money for items to go into the Christmas Gift bags for inmates.  Please mark any donations for “Local” prison ministry.  Thank You for your faithful support of the Prison Ministries activities.



PRAYER REQUESTS

George Poppo & Family (grieving loss of wife Lorraine)

Sue Viar (grieving loss of husband Paul)

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 Bob and Anne Murphy in honor of their 59th 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 20: Local Church Budget

August 27: Florida Advance

September 03: Local Church Budget

September 10: World Budget

UPCOMING EVENTS

MINISTRY FAIR

August 27

Ministry Spotlight

"The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet." – Frederick Buechner

Where is that place for you? Jesus is just too good. His love HAS to bubble over and spill through us to the people outside our church—that's why we're here! Here are a few ways to get involved: 


Gift & Thrift

Volunteer in our thrift store and help those in crisis with direct assistance.

Contact Wynn Smith: (407) 668-5351‬


Forest Lake Foster Connections

Support foster families in our area through home-cooked meals. 

Contact Michelle Van Brussel: mvanbrussel58@gmail.com


Prison Ministry

Give Bible studies, write letters to inmates, and more.

Contact Eileen Krause: 407-342-3708

  

Health Ministry

Share your skills and knowledge through programs for our community. 

Contact Dr. Sam Gammenthaler: gammenthaler@protonmail.com


Young Adults 

Grow through Sabbath School, serve others, and build relationships through group service/activities. 

Follow us on Instagram @yaflc

Contact Pastor Juan: jmartinez@forestlakechurch.org


Visitation

Reach out to those who are homebound or going through a difficult time through visits, cards, calls, and meals.



Have another idea? There's so much more we can do! Contact us with the idea God is putting on your heart to do! jmaclafferty@forestlakechurch.org



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!



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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