FOREST LAKE CHURCH

SABBATH

August 05, 2023

ORDER OF SERVICE


PRELUDE

Will Benton, Organ

Strong Deliverer – Phil Lehenbauer


ORDINATION (11:30)

of Pastor Justin Alabata


WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Pastor Julie MacLafferty


SONG OF WORSHIP

Worship Team | Jason Salagubang

Seek Ye First


CHILDREN’S STORY

Pastor Barbara McCoy


BAPTISM

Jayden Mohammed

Lauren Smith & Lawrence Smith, Jr.


SONGS OF PRAISE

Worship Team | Jason Salagubang

We Want to See Jesus Lifted High

O Come to the Altar


CALL TO GIVING

Le-Roy & Collett Mormontoy


OFFERTORY

Worship Team | Jason Salagubang

Lord, I Lift Your Name on High


PRAYER

Cassandra Roseborough


SPECIAL MUSIC

Richard & Jayden Mohammed

Come to the Waters – arr. Paul S. Jones


SERMON

Pastor Matt Smith

True Love: Hide and Seek


ORDINATION (8:45)

of Pastor Justin Alabata


BENEDICTION AND SENDING

Pastor Matt Smith


POSTLUDE

Will Benton, Organ

Toccata No.10 – arr. Joel Raney



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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

MEMBERSHIP TRANSFERS                                                  

INCOMING:        

1st Reading: 

Shannon Hill from Asheville-Foster SDA – NC

Vandyolla Baptista from Berrien Springs Pioneer Memorial SDA – MI

 


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



SANCTUARY FLOWERS

The sanctuary flowers today are given with thankfulness for Gods many blessings by the Farrell family.


The sanctuary flowers July 29 were given by Eugene and Jan Wedel in celebration of their 55th 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 05: Local Church Budget

Aug 12: Christian Record Servies (NAD)

Aug 19: Local Church Budget

Aug 26: Florida Advance



JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Forest Lake Academy: FLA is looking for a part-time Physical Education teacher (11 hours/week). For more information, contact info@forestlake.org.


Sunbelt Natural Foods: Sunbelt is a Vegan and vegetarian food distribution organization owned by the Florida Conference of Seventh-Day Adventist, located in Apopka, FL. Our team is looking people who would like to work in an active Christian environment.

Currently we have openings for:

Full-Time and Part-Time Warehouse Associate(s)

Delivery Drivers (Job Description) 

To apply or for more information, please do refer to our website at www.sunbeltnatural.com. 



UPCOMING EVENTS

SAVE THE DATE! 

RISEN Experience: MARCH 30, 2024



FREE ENGLISH CLASSES

Enrolling Now

Saturdays 6:00 p.m. starting June 3

Questions? WhatsApp: 407-530-6495

Proyecto Vida: 524 Clemson Dr., Altamonte Springs

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

COMING TOGETHER WOMEN'S CONVENTION

August 24 – 27, 2023

The Southern Union Conference 2023 Coming Together Women’s Convention will be held in Orlando, Florida at the Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort.   All women are invited, ages  13 and up, to this life changing experience. Women are coming together to encourage, equip, support and mentor each other.  Women are coming together to reflect the love of Jesus and change the world.

You can register and reserve your room at www.southernunion.com/womens-ministries.



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

JUNE 2023