FOREST LAKE CHURCH

SABBATH

July 15, 2023

ORDER OF SERVICE


PRELUDE

Will Benton, Organ

Opus I of Three Inventions – Joseph Callaerts


WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Pastor Julie MacLafferty


BAPTISM (11:30)

Oliver Cortes


CHILDREN’S STORY

Korynne Johnson


CALL TO GIVING

William Cochran


OFFERTORY

Maya O’Reilly, Violin | Hayden Diaz, French Horn

Debbie Pinto, Piano

It Is Well With My Soul – arr. Ovid Young, Hayden Diaz


SERMON

Pastor Matt Smith

For the First Time, Feel Really Clean


• COMMUNION SERVICE •


ORDINANCE OF HUMILITY


SONGS OF PRAISE

Perfect Harmony | Jeremy Morada

I Speak Jesus

Goodness of God

Living Hope


Yadelin Lopez, Violin | Adriel Lopez, Sax

The Prayer – David Foster


SPECIAL MUSIC

Perfect Harmony | Lincoln Da Silva, Piano

Through It All – Andrae Crouch


BLESSING OF THE EMBLEMS

Elders


SONG OF MEDITATION

Yadelin Lopez

El Mismo Cielo – Marcela Gandara


SPECIAL MUSIC

Perfect Harmony | Lincoln Da Silva, Piano

Fear Not Tomorrow 


COMMUNION

Pastor Matt Smith


BENEDICTION AND SENDING

Pastor Matt Smith


POSTLUDE

Will Benton, Organ

Opus III of Three Inventions – Joseph Callaerts



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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: 

Yuri Semyonov & Elena Semyonova from 1st Poltava Community SDA - Ukraine                                                   

Brandon Underwood from Memphis First SDA – Cordova, TN

 


THANK YOU

Thank you, church family, for your thoughts, prayers, and beautiful flower basket at the recent passing of my mother, Marian Lowman. Your kindness is greatly appreciated. The Marvin Lowman family.



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


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

July 15: Local Church Budget

July 22: Florida Advance

July 29: Local Church Budget

Aug 05: Local Church Budget

UPCOMING EVENTS

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


    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

    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

SINGLES' MISSION TRIP

August 7 – 13, 2023

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Mission Trip to Dominican Republic Monday through Friday and Friday and Saturday is a retreat for singles.

The mission trip consists of bringing a VBS to over 400 children.

Departure from Orlando, FL

Space is Limited!  REGISTER NOW!



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