FOREST LAKE CHURCH

SABBATH

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

ORDER OF SERVICE


PRELUDE


WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Linka Dyer-Farrell


Vignettes of American History

David Coco


DRUMCORE & PATHFINDER PROCESSIONAL


PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE


PATHFINDER PLEDGE


PATHFINDER LAW


PATHFINDER AIM


PATHFINDER MOTTO


PATHFINDER SONG

Congregation


PRAYER


CHILDREN'S STORY

Puppets  |  Sonia Perez, Director


CALL TO GIVING

Pathfinder Ranger Class


SONGS OF PRAISE


SERMON

Christian Farrell with Pastor Matt Smith

Walking On Water


BENEDICTION AND SENDING


POSTLUDE






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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

MEMORIALS

Don Mueller, husband of Irene Mueller, passed away on February 3, 2023. A memorial service will be held February 11 at 2:00 pm at Forest Lake Church. Donations can be made to the Forest Lake Church Children's Ministry Department in lieu of flowers. 

Gary Laws, husband of Cynthia Laws, passed away on December 23,2022. {obituary}

A military memorial service will be held Friday, February 17, 2023 in Houston, TX.  Live-feed link : Log in by 3:10 pm EST



MISSION IMPURSEABLE

We have embarked on our annual Impurseable Journey for 2023. Please consult the flyers at the purse deposit station located at the entrance doors for details. If you have any questions, please text (407) 353-9013. The filled purses you donate will be sent to the Women’s Coalition of Orlando Florida and need to be sent to them by February 14, 2023. To reach the goal of 105 purses, all purses must be at the church (filled and unfilled) by Saturday, February 11, 2023

OUR GOAL FOR 2023 IS 105 PURSES. Here are some ways you can help:

1. Provide a gently used purse or small backpack

2. Donate $25 for the purse of contents and mark your envelope Mission Impurseable Project

3. Volunteer to sort and pack the items in the purses Sunday, February 12, 2023 by texting “I’ll Help,” your name and hours of availability to Pamela Callwood: (407) 353-9013.



MEMBERSHIP TRANSFER

INCOMING: 

1st Reading

Luz Dary Duque from Orlando Spanish SDA – FL


2nd Reading

Elmer NievesMilagros SánchezJavier Vélez & Yara ToroDavid & Simone Veneza from Forest City Spanish SDA – Orlando, FL

Taurus & Ebony Liddell from Patmos Chapel SDA – Apopka, FL



SANCTUARY CHOIR

Rehearsals Thursdays at 7:00 pm

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

CHILDCARE AVAILABLE

Contact Jeremy with any questions. 



SANCTUARY FLOWERS

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. 



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



OFFERING

February 11: Adventist TV Ministries Evangelism (NAD)

February 18: Local Church Budget

February 25: Florida Advance

March 04: Local Church Budget



ROKU and APPLE TV App Users 

It has come to our attention that number of our online viewers can no longer conveniently access our Sanctuary Services through our Roku and Apple TV apps. We have been working hard on resolving this issue. In the meantime, you can access our livestream by going to the YouTube app (found in the same place where you found the Forest Lake Church) and searching for "Forest Lake SDA Church." We also stream to Facebook and our website. If you need any help, please reach out to the church office, and we will try to do our best to find a solution that works for you. Stay tuned as we hope to find a solution very soon!

UPCOMING EVENTS

CHURCH RETREAT 2023

May 5 – 7 @ Camp Kulaqua

REGISTRATION  NOW OPEN! 



CHURCH BUSINESS MEETING

February 12  |  10 am  |  Sanctuary

Topics: Year-end review & 2023 budget



RECONNECT MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT INTENSIVE

Mark your calendar now for this dynamic event on Sabbath, March 25, 2023, in the sanctuary. Join us as Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn, best-selling authors, popular speakers and internationally renowned social researchers, present how to better your relationship and your marriage. All couples, from those newly formed to those who have time and experience in abundance, are welcome to attend. If you have questions about this intensive, contact Pastor Candy DeVore at cdevore@forestlakechurch.org. Register here.

Date: March 25, 2023

Time: 2:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. There will be breaks during this time with delicious snacks available

Place: Forest Lake Church Sanctuary

Cost: $75 per couple. Child care is available free of charge.



WOMEN'S MINISTRIES

Forest Lake Church Women’s Ministries Department invites all ladies to stop by our table in the lobby on February 11, 2023 for a LOVE DARE and some chocolate treats.


YOUNG AT HEART VALENTINES EVENT

February 13, 2023  |  5:30 PM
Upper Youth Center at the Forest Lake Church
Doors open 5:30 PM  •  Dinner at 6:00 PM  •  Entertainment at 7:00 PM:  Secular  music program by Tom Tavasci & the FLA strings

$15.00 each: pay at the door
Call to make reservation:   407-703-3354



GO RED FOR WOMEN
Forest Lake Church Women’s Ministries invites all ladies to wear red on Sabbath, February 18 for the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women. 
Join us for a sunset walk at the fountain of Cranes Roost Park at 6:00pm, where we will fellowship and participate in our healthy heart initiative.



BAGELS AND BRAIDS

February 19  |  10 am

Presented by FLC Family Ministries

Join us for a bagel brunch and hair braiding lessons with our own master-braider, Stephanie Borland.

Children's Ministry Praise and Worship Room (2nd floor)

SIGN-UP



DINOSAUR ENCOUNTER

Sunday  |  February 26  |  4 PM  |  Forest Lake Church

$12.00 General Admission  |  3D Glasses Included!

Tickets: dinoencounter.com



PRAISE JAM SESSIONS

March 4   |   4 pm   |   Choir Room

Join us the 1st Sabbath of every month for praise and worship jam sessions. Bring your instruments or just yourself. All are welcome.



PATHFINDER YARD SALE

The Pathfinders are having a yard sale on Sunday, March 5 from 8:00-3:00 in the church parking lot to raise funds for the international camporee in Gillette, Wyoming in 2024. They need your donations to make it a success! If you are doing some spring cleaning and have items to donate, please contact Corey Grodack at 407-448-0759(text or call) or email her at corey.grodack@gmail.com. She will come pick up your items or coordinate drop-off at the church. Donations are tax-deductible. If you would prefer to sell your items yourself, you may rent a parking spot for $25. Please reserve ahead of time with Corey.

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


    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.


    A.I.M

    Anxiety Is Manageable Support group

    Every Thursday, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for seven weeks beginning February 16 to April 21, 2023. 

    Classroom 6   |   Facilitator: Janet Lynn King, PhD.

    For more information: findsupport@gmail.com



    GRIEFSHARE 

    This 13-week support group is open to anyone who has lost a loved one from death. 

    Meeting every Tuesday 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. beginning February 7 and runs through May 2, 2023. 

    Classroom 6   |   Facilitator: Janet Lynn King, PhD. 

    For more information: findsupport@gmail.comClick here to register.


    PARENT'S GROUP

    Looking for a group for those on the journey of parenting? Facilitated by Pastor Steve.

  • 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

    5th GRADE MOM'S: Shelly Gray & Leslie Hazen — 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 8:15 am

    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

Dive deeper into our values series at 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

MEADOWS ACADEMY IS HIRING

Come and share your love of working with young children.

Candidates must be 19 or older and comply with DCF background checks and training. DCF is offering up to $500 in sign-up bonuses and grants for completed courses! We are located on the beautiful campus of Spring Meadows Church in Sanford. Looking for full and part-time positions with flexible schedules, for our infants, 2, and 3-year-olds, and school-age program.

Send resume to MeadowsAcademy@yahoo.com. Or apply online: https://forms.gle/Shu7TGdy7waQA7hR8



GREAT CONTROVERSY TOURS 

March 3–16, 2023   |   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

DECEMBER 2022