FOREST LAKE CHURCH

SABBATH

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

ORDER OF SERVICE


PRELUDE

Will Benton, Organ

Veni Creator Spiritus – Alfred Fedak


WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lewis Hendershot


ORDINATION (11:30) 


INTROIT

Forest Lake Academy Band  |  Tom Tavasci, director

Prelude on a German Hymnsong – Matt Conway


VIGNETTES OF AMERICAN HISTORY

David Coco


GATHERING SONG

Forest Lake Academy Band  |  Tom Tavasci, director

We Shall Overcome – setting by Lisa Galvin


CHILDREN’S STORY

Lizzette Alvarez


HYMN OF PRAISE

Forest Lake Academy Band  |  Tom Tavasci, director

Hymn for a Child (Jesus Loves Me) – James Swearingen


BAPTISM (11:30)

Thais Washington

Jace Lambeth


CONGREGATIONAL HYMN

Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart – Hymn #27


CALL TO GIVING

Rachél Rodenkirch

Offering: Florida Advance


OFFERTORY

Forest Lake Academy Band  |  Tom Tavasci, director

Let There Be Peace on Earth – arr. Ed Huckeby


PRAYER


SPECIAL MUSIC

Forest Lake Academy Band  |  Tom Tavasci, director

Where Eagles Soar – Steven Reineke


SERMON

Pastor Steve Sherman

Prophetic Voice


BENEDICTION AND SENDING

Pastor Steve Sherman


POSTLUDE

Will Benton, Organ

Trumpet Praise – Gilbert Martin



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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

HOUSING NEEDED

"For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, the mighty, and the awesome God, who is not partial and takes no bribe. He executes justice for the fatherless and the widow, and loves the sojourner, giving him food and clothing. Love the sojourner, therefore, for you were sojourners in the land of Egypt." Deut. 10:17-19

Every week finds new families coming to our community from Eastern Europe, particularly Russian and Ukrainian immigrants and refugees looking to escape the conflict and provide a better life for their children.  We have a desperate need for housing. Many families are able to rent but have a difficult time getting into local housing quickly enough due to extensive documentation requirements often beyond the limited papers the families are initially provided. 

Do you have a home, apartment, or space in your home that you would be willing to open and rent to one of these families?

If you know of anything, please contact Olga Melnik at olgamelnikb@gmail.com or Pastor Julie at jmaclafferty@forestlakechurch.org.



MEMBERSHIP TRANSFERS


PROFESSION OF FAITH

Kelvin Diaz & Leslie Torres


INCOMING

2nd Reading:

Gerardo Martinez & Ester Bonfim from Waynesboro SDA – VA

Jorge Reyes & Diana Mendez-Reyes from Cartersville Hispanic SDA – GA

Marilou Priddy from Celebration SDA – FL


OUTGOING

1st  Reading: 

Beatriz Perez to Apopka SDA – FL

Dorothy Dalton to Collegedale SDA – TN

Safary & Gimylin Anacleto Wa-Mbaleka to Beltsville SDA – MD



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

Please pray for Pine Hills Elementary as they grieve the tragic death of one of their young students.


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 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.



OFFERING

February 25: Florida Advance

March 04: Local Church Budget

March 11: Adventist World Radio (GC)

March 18: 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

DINOSAUR ENCOUNTER

Sunday  |  February 26  |  4 PM  |  Forest Lake Church

$12.00 General Admission  |  3D Glasses Included!

Tickets: dinoencounter.com



TRANSFORMED BY PRAYER

Ladies, please join us for a special House of Prayer service on Wednesday, March 1st, as we engage in a season of prayer over the women in our church, in honor of International Women’s Day of Prayer. 
Special music  |  Engaging activities  |  Connecting & sharing in devotion



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.



CHURCH RETREAT 2023

May 5 – 7 @ Camp Kulaqua

REGISTRATION OPEN! 



RECONNECT COUPLES 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.


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

    This 7-week group meets every Thursday, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. beginning February 16 and runs through April 21, 2023. 

    Classroom 5 (note new room number)
    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 3 (note new room number)

    Facilitator: Janet Lynn King, PhD. 

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


    SINGLE & PARENTING

    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


    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

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 2023

SOUTHERN UNION WOMEN’S MINISTRIES CONVENTION

Orlando, Florida  |  August 24-27

Special Teen Track with Erica Jones

Information and Registration



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

JANUARY 2023