FOREST LAKE CHURCH

SABBATH

February 17, 2024

ORDER OF SERVICE



PRELUDE

Will Benton, organ

Sicilienne – Maria Theresia Von Paradis


WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Pastor Julie MacLafferty


GATHERING SONG

Mei Li Ellis, solo | Allan Delacruz, piano

I’d Rather Have Jesus


CHILDREN’S STORY

Julie Hill


CALL TO GIVING

Jomante Ianga

Offering: Local Church Budget


OFFERTORY

Congregation, Mei Li Ellis, Jacob & Ava Delacruz

Allan Delacruz, piano

Draw Me Close


PRAYER

Mark and Becky Becker


SPECIAL MUSIC

Mei Li Ellis, Jacob & Ava Delacruz

Allan Delacruz, piano

How Great Is Our God / Our God / How Great Thou Art


SERMON

Pastor Matt Smith

Cause an Effect, part 1


BENEDICTION & SENDING

Pastor Matt Smith


POSTLUDE

Will Benton, organ

Toccata Brevis – Ovid Young



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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

Mark Reams – Youth Pastor

Steve Sherman – Visitation Pastor




If you would like to be involved in our worship services, please contact Jeremy Morada.

announcements

CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED MONDAY FOR HOLIDAY



MEMORIALS 

Marilyn Bottomley-Coggins passed away on Sunday, December 17. There will be a Celebration of Life service on Sunday, February 18, at 3:30 p.m. at the Forest Lake Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity or local church thrift shop in Marilyn’s name.



MEMBERSHIP TRANSFERS                                                         

INCOMING                                           

1st Reading:

Simon & Maria Chudin from Markham Woods SDA – Longwood, FL

Jerry Brewer & Glenis Contreras from Hollywood Spanish SDA – FL

Rosalee Taylor & daughter, Sasha, from Spring Meadows SDA – Sanford, FL


2nd Reading:

Ronald Mayer from Forest City Spanish SDA – Orlando, FL

Ernest & Zyndee Johnson from Azure Hills SDA – Grand Terrace, CA



SANCTUARY FLOWERS

The sanctuary flowers today are given in celebration of Rebecca Becker‘s birthday. 


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

Feb 17: Local Church Budget

Feb 24: Florida Advance

Mar 02: Local Church Budget

Mar 09: World Budget Adventist World Radio (GC)

UPCOMING EVENTS


florida conference  &  Community events

FOREST LAKE ACADEMY NEWS

The Rob Fulbright Panther Classic – March 22, 2024 – Registration is OPEN 

The sign-up is live for those wishing to join in the fun at the FLA Rob Fulbright Panther Classic on March 22. Individuals , foursomes, or sponsors can sign up at flapanthergolf.org. For information, email heidi.salazar@forestlake.org.


Enrollment is Open for the 2024-25 School Year! 

Apply online now at www.forestlakeacademy.org. For a questions or to request a tour, contact Victoria Emde at victoria.emde@forestlake.org.



ADVENTIST DISASTER RESPONSE TRAINING

March 1-3, 2024 at Florida Conference SDA Office

Registration is open for our next Disaster Response Training.  https://adrtraining.floridaconference.com/

 

UPDATE: For those who live far, lodging is being offered at Forest Lake Academy for $25 per night.

Please contact Janeth.Montenegro@floridaconference.com if interested.

 

The following courses will be taught:

1. Donations Operations – Online course required.
2. Warehouse Management – Donations Operations certification required.
3. Spiritual and Emotional Care – For pastors and elders only. (Friday to Sunday)
4. Sunday Only: ACS Forklift Certification - (21 and older, space is limited, preference given to Warehouse Management track)

 

Please register early and do not miss this opportunity for this training.

Registration link: https://floridaconference.com/event/adr-training-2024/

 

For any questions please contact Janeth.Montenegro@floridaconference.com



FLORIDA LIVING RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
An Adventist faith-based community on 13 1⁄2acres. It is a quiet oasis where friends become family. Our community is alcohol and smoke freepet free, and the cozy apartments are affordable. All utilities are included with your rent. Efficiencies as well as one- and two-bedroom apartments are available.
You’ll find shopping, clinics, dining, entertainment venues, as well as state-of-the-art hospitals, golfing clubs, fitness centers, pharmacies, and two airports nearby.
Florida Living is owned and operated by Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.


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


  • House of Prayer

    Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. in Main Sanctuary

    Contact Pr. Julie at jmaclafferty@forestlakechurch.org for more info. 


    Young Adults (18-24):  Kaylyn Halley & Pr. Julie MacLafferty

    Mondays  7:00 p.m.  in Room 24 at the Forest Lake Church

    Contact Kaylyn at khalley1304@gmail.com for more info. 


    Women's Small Group :  Kirshline Fleuristal

    Friday night 6:30 p.m. monthly

    Contact Kirshline at kirshifleur@yahoo.com for more info. 


    Friendship Café: Pr. Steve Sherman

    Tuesdays 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. in the Forest Lake Church Main Lobby

    Contact Pr. Steve at ssherman@forestlakechurch.org for more info. 


    Oasis Bible Study: Pr. Steve Sherman

    Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. in Room 5 at the Forest Lake Church

    Contact Pr. Steve at ssherman@forestlakechurch.org for more info. 


    Peace n' Pizza: Carlos & Melissa Martin

    Tuesdays 6:15 p.m. at Martin home

    Contact Melissa at teechingkidz@hotmail.com for more info. 


    Prayers for FLA: Christina Algeo

    Wednesdays 8:00-9:00 a.m. during Parents in Prayer call

    Starting August 2023

    Contact Christina (407) 501-9752 for more info.

  • 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

    Community (Parents' class): Children's Ministry Center

    Brazilian-Speaking: Left side of the balcony

    Spanish-Speaking: right side of the balcony



    *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

    Ruth Smith: (407) 538-1862

    Carmen Cooper 407.252.4527

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."


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 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.

stewardship report

JANUARY 2024