FOREST LAKE CHURCH

SABBATH

July 05, 2025

ORDER OF SERVICE

PRELUDE

Will Benton, organ

The Peace May Be Exchanged – Dan Locklair


WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Jaymie Pottinger


CONGREGATIONAL HYMN

Congregation | Mark Becker  | Will Benton, organ

The Lord in Zion Reigneth – Hymn #7


CHILDREN’S STORY

Julia Kostyuk


OFFERTORY

Congregation | Mark Becker | Will Benton, organ

Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart – Hymn #27


PRAYER


GATHERING SONG

Jayden Mohammed, piano

Battle Hymn of the Republic – arr. Mark Hayes


SERMON

Pastor Matt Smith

Things I Wish Jesus Never Said – Part 1


BENEDICTION & SENDING

Pastor Matt Smith


POSTLUDE

Will Benton, organ

Toccata on Amazing Grace – setting by

J Christopher Pardini



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OUR PASTORAL TEAM

Matt Smith – Lead Pastor

Justin Alabata – Worship Pastor

Jennifer Bergherm – Children & Family Ministries Pastor

Alex Candelaria – Middle School Pastor

Candy DeVore – Counseling Pastor

Juan Martinez – Collegiate/Young Adult Pastor

Scott McCoy – Administrative Pastor

Jeremy Morada – Music 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

Ron Talley, father of Susan Talley, passed away recently. There will be a Celebration of Life service on Tuesday, July 8, at 1 pm. at Sanlando United Methodist Church, 1890 west state road 434, Longwood, 32750.


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MEMBERSHIP TRANSFERS                                                        


OUTGOING:

2nd Reading:

Sidney & Bonnie Barrett to Apopka SDA – FL

Mihai & Carmen Giurgescu to Spring Meadows SDA – Longwood, FL

Priscilla Lynn to Florida Living SDA – Apopka, FL

Kye Hache to Bowman Hills SDA – Cleveland, TN

Pamela Shepard to Auburn SDA – ME


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FLC NEWSLETTER

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SANCTUARY FLOWERS

The sanctuary flowers are lovingly dedicated in honor of Jeremy and Leonie Morada’s 8-year anniversary today, July 5, with heartfelt gratitude to God for His faithfulness and for a love that continues to deepen and blossom with each passing year.  


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. 


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TITHE & OFFERING:

JUL 05: Local Church Budget

JUL 12: GC Session Offering Digital Strategy for Mission

JUL 19: Local Church Budget

JUL 26: Florida Advance

UPCOMING EVENTS

WOMEN'S MINSTRY ANNUAL SUMMER TEA PARTY

  • Date: Sunday, July 20, 2025
  • Time: 11:00 AM
  • Location: Forest Lake Church Upper Youth Center
  • RSVP: Please RSVP to womensministry@forestlakechurch.org by July 13, 2025.
  • Childcare: Provided in the Lower Youth Center for children ages 4 and up. All ages are welcome to attend the party!

Attendees can look forward to prizes, raffles, a "make your own tea" table, beautiful selfie wall backdrops, and much more. Our speakers will be sharing an inspiring message about "blooming where you are planted."


Special Opportunity: Decorate a Table!

This year, we're inviting 12 ladies to sign up to decorate a table. 

Decorators should RSVP to womensministry@forestlakechurch.org by July 10, 2025.  


florida conference  &  Community events

NOW ENROLLING

Innovus Healthcare Careers and Research Experience Program 2025
A collaborative initiative between Innovus Innovation Center and Advent Health University


July 14–18  |  For High School Students
Hosted at Advent Health University

Join us for a hands-on, immersive camp that introduces students to the exciting world of healthcare and medical research.

Program Highlights:

  • Professional and personal development workshops
  • Educational and career pathway exploration
  • Mentorship from AHU students, faculty, and healthcare professionals
  • Interactive simulations with AHU’s Simulation Team
  • Exposure to Nursing, Physician Assistant, OT, PT, and Biomedical Science careers
  • Introduction to research methods in social-behavioral and translational science

Register now at innovusinnovation.com



FOREST LAKE ACADEMY

Financial Assistance Options
Wondering how to pay for Christian education at Forest Lake Academy? We offer several options for financial assistance. Visit our website at forestlakeacademy.org/tuition_assistance.php for details or contact our business office at 407-772-3708 to speak with a team member. You do not have to be accepted for the fall to start the scholarship application process – Start Today!

Prayer

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


HOUSE OF PRAYER

Join us Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm — in the church sanctuary — to pray for our church and community as we study "A Praying Life."


SABBATH INTERCESSORY PRAYER

Join us every Saturday morning in Room 28 from 8–8:25 to pray for our church, ministries, and the people God is sending us! 


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

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 cdevore@forestlakechurch.org.


    GRIEFSHARE

    Tuesday evenings, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

    Classroom 25

    Facilitator: Satavia Thorb, satavia.hamilton@gmail.com

    To register: www.griefshare.org



    FOR SINGLE PARENTS

    A support group emphasizing the joy, love, and blessings of the Single Parent life that can often be overlooked. Please come join us as we encourage, uplift, and prayerfully guide each other to lean on and depend on Jesus through this unique path of life together! 

    Meets the 2nd & 4th  Saturday of every month, at 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. 

    Location: Pastor Candy's office   |   Facilitator: Tameika Liciaga


    Flex and Stretch

    Come join us to develop physical and spiritual strengths as we flow through the class with intentional focus on scripture and God’s grace, the leading of the Holy Spirit and the Wholeness of God. The exercise and stretching level is beginner to intermediate and participants should be able to go from a seating to a standing position. Please bring a yoga mat and a bottle of water for hydration.

    Date & Time: Coming soon. 

    Leader is Maria Touchard. For more information contact Maria at mariantouchard@gmail.com.

  • 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

    Open Door Class – Burns/Lind/Vasquez: Room 4

    Bridge Builders: Room 5

    Sharing the Word: Room 6

    *Gordon/Jones: Room 11

    Walking in the Word: Room 12

    Russian-Speaking: Room 13 (Elda's Place - Quilting Room)

    McCoy/Shed: Room 14

    Fervent: Room 15

    *Gen neXt: Room 16

    Young Adult: Room 24

    Grace and Truth: Room 25

    Life & Teachings of Jesus: Room 26

    Seekers: Room 28

    Kehila (Parents' class): Children's Ministry Center: Primary Praise & Worship Room

    Portuguese-Speaking: Sanctuary Balcony: Left

    Spanish-Speaking: Sanctuary Balcony: Right

    Ukrainian-Speaking: Forest Lake Academy Campus: Dorm Chapel. 



    *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

    Amy Cotto  321-282-8005

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!


VISITATION MINISTRY

If you, or someone you know, needs a visit (home visit, care card, or phone call) contact us at visitme@forestlakechurch.org


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

MAY 2025