FOREST LAKE CHURCH

SABBATH

August 26, 2023

ORDER OF SERVICE


PRELUDE

Will Benton, Organ

Duke Street Hymn Tune – setting by David Christiansen


WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Linka Dyer-Farrell


GATHERING SONG

FLA Senior Praise Team

Above All – Michael W. Smith


CHILDREN’S STORY

Steve Meekma


BAPTISMS (11:30)

Victoria Isabella Velez Toro

Maddox & Marshall Meidinger


CALL TO GIVING

Tracy Mastrapa


OFFERTORY

FLA Senior Praise Team

Closer – Maverick City Music


PRAYER

Joshua, Rebecca, & Jayden Champion


SONG OF PRAISE

FLA Senior Praise Team

More Than Able – Elevation Worship


SERMON

Pastor Matt Smith

Come and See


BENEDICTION AND SENDING

Pastor Matt Smith


POSTLUDE

Will Benton, Organ

Forest Green Hymn Song – arr. Jerry Westenkuehler



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OUR PASTORAL TEAM

Matt Smith – Lead Pastor

Justin Alabata – Worship Pastor

Jennifer Bergherm – Children & Family Ministries Pastor

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

SANCTUARY CHOIR

Jesus sings. Be like Jesus. Join the Sanctuary Choir.

Rehearsals begin Thursday, August 24 at 7 pm in the Choir Room.



HANDBELLS

MEN, it is not too late!  We are needing several men who are willing to join handbells and artistically wield the bass bells for us. Here is your chance to be that bell member that everyone talks about. We will see you next Monday night at 7:00 pm. 



MEMBERSHIP TRANSFERS                                                                                                                             

INCOMING:                                                                 

1st Reading:                       

Felcar & Emilie Morada from Beaumont SDA  - CA


2nd Reading:

Joash Cerilus from Beracah II French SDA – Orlando, FL

Christopher Lescano from Sheeler Oaks Spanish SDA – Apopka, FL

Rosiney Pereira and children, Tayanna Pereira and Marcos Filho Pereira from IASD Jardim Coopagro – Toledo, PR, Brazil

 

OUTGOING:                               

1st Reading:

Angela James to Apopka SDA – FL

Ubaldo Mastrapa to Apopka Spanish SDA – FL

Robert & Marlyn McMullen to North Lake SDA – Leesburg, FL

Meryl Williamson to Mount Olive SDA (Apopka) – FL

Phillip & LaCinda Worthen to Mount Dora SDA – FL



SANCTUARY FLOWERS

The Sanctuary flowers today are given by Tony & Fely Rugless in honor of their 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

Aug 26: Florida Advance

Sept 2: Local Church Budget

Sept 9: World Budget (Emphasis: Radio Ministries) (GC)

Sept 16: Local Church Budget



FOREST LAKE ACADEMY

PE Teacher Needed: FLA is looking for a part-time Physical Education teacher (11 hours per week). For more information, contact info@forestlake.org.

Bus Drivers Needed: FLA is looking for licensed bus drivers. If you have your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and would be interested, please contact info@forestlake.org.

Golf Cart Need: Forest Lake Academy is looking to purchase a used golf cart. If you have one that has plenty of life collecting dust in your garage and you’re interested in selling, please contact info@forestlake.org.



SERVE

Passionate Heart Ministries: Looking for retired teachers who are willing to tutor students in our community! We meet afternoons twice a week. 

If interested, please contact Myriam Cunningham at Myriam@passionheartfl.org.




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 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

UPCOMING EVENTS

PATHFINDER CARWASH FUNDRAISER

Sunday, September 3  •   10 am- 1 pm

The Forest Lake Church Deacons and Pathfinders are partnering together to raise funds for the upcoming International Pathfinder Camporee next August. 

Car wash, dry, and vacuum will be offered outside of the Lower Youth Center.

All donations collected will go directly to help fund our Forest Lake Pathfinders attend this exciting event.

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 findsupport@forestlakechurch.org


    GRIEFSHARE

    Tuesday evenings, May 16 to August 15

    7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

    Classroom 3

    Facilitator: Janet Lynn King, PhD.

    To register: www.griefshare.org


    DIVORCECARE

    This 13-week group is open to anyone who is separated, going through a divorce, or who has survived a divorce. 

    There is a minimal charge for this group, but financial help is available for those who need it.

    Beginning May 4 at 6:30-8:00pm  |  Online only

    For more information: 407-869-0680  |  divorcecareleadership@gmail.com

    or Register at: www.divorcecare.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. beginning March 25, 2023.

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


  • 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.


    HIGH SCHOOL MOM'S:  Tameika Liciaga — 1st Wednesday of the month, 6:30 – 8:00 pm

    PEACE N' PIZZA: Melissa and Carlos Martin — Wednesdays 6:15 pm

    OASIS:  Pastor Steve Sherman — Wednesdays 10 am

    FRIENDSHIP CAFÉ: Pastor Steve Sherman — Tuesdays at 2:00 pm

    PRAYERS FOR FLA: Christina Algeo — Wednesdays 8:00 am

    WOMEN OF GOD: Ali Mohammaed — Tuesdays 7:45 pm  bimonthly

    YOUNG ADULT VESPERS:  Abby Hubbard — Monthly

  • 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

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


HOUSE OF PRAYER

Join us Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm — 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 am – 12:30 pm, East Lobby


FLC NEWSLETTER

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



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.

florida conference  &  Community events

SAVE THE DATE! 

RISEN Experience: MARCH 30, 2024



FREE ENGLISH CLASSES

Proyecto Vida

English Classes Starting Sep. 2

Intermediate: 4 pm

Basic: 5 pm

Bilingual Club: 6 pm

Questions? Contact 407-530-6495

524 Clemson Dr., Altamonte Springs



GREAT CONTROVERSY TOURS

September 8–21, 2023

Two 2023 Great Controversy Tours to Europe! Both tours are similar, and will have as guide, Dr. Gerard Damsteegt, specialist in church history and prophetic interpretation. See Daniel and Revelation come alive! Visit Rome and the Reformation sites in the Waldensian Valleys, Switzerland, Germany, and France. This will give you a new vision for how to prepare for Jesus’ coming. A most exciting experience! For more information call 269-815-8624, or email: GCTours@mac.com. 


stewardship report

JULY 2023