FOREST LAKE CHURCH

SABBATH

MAY 13, 2023

ORDER OF SERVICE


PRELUDE

FLA Solid Bronze | Helen Woldemichael, director

Come to Jesus – arr. Joel Raney


WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Linka Dyer-Farrell


BAPTISMS 11:30

Caleb and Lynette Merino

Madison and Morgan Sprauve


GATHERING SONG

FLA Cantabile | Helen Woldemichael, director

In My Father’s House – Philip W. J. Stopford


INTROIT

FLA Cantabile | Helen Woldemichael, director

Shout for Joy (Psalm 98) – Dan Davison


CONGREGATIONAL HYMN

FLA Cantabile | Nicole Chwast, piano

Helen Woldemichael, director

O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go – Hymn #76


CHILDREN’S STORY

Ed Ballester


CALL TO GIVING 

Fely Rugless

Offering: Disaster & Famine Relief (GC & NAD)


OFFERTORY

FLA Solid Bronze | Helen Woldemichael, director

Rondo Passacaglia – Cynthia Dobrinski 


PRAYER

Marti Jones, Shelly and Emily Veal


ANTHEM

FLA Cantabile | Helen Woldemichael, director

Carried By Love – David Lantz III


SERMON

Pastor Matt Smith

Describing the Indescribable – Part 1


SONG OF RESPONSE

FLA Cantabile | Helen Woldemichael, director

How Great Thou Art – Dan Forrest


BENEDICTION & SENDING

Pastor Matt Smith


POSTLUDE

FLA Solid Bronze | Helen Woldemichael, director

How Great Thou Art with Majesty – arr. Joel Raney



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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


PROFESSION OF FAITH:

Wilmy Lissage & Yerlie Zacharie

David Gregory


INCOMING:

1st Reading:                      

Liza Brown from College SDA – South Lancaster, MA

Priscilla Perez from Houston Spanish NW SDA – TX


2nd  Reading:               

Mike Freeland from High Point SDA – NC & Rebecca Freeland from Markham Woods SDA – Longwood, FL



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

The Sanctuary flowers today are given by John and Renee Brownlow in celebration of their 38th wedding anniversary.


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

May 13: Disaster & Famine Relief (GC and NAD)

May 20: Local Church Budget

May 27: Florida Advance

June 03: Local Church Budget



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.



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

PRAISE JAM SESSION
JUNE 10, 4 PM
Do you play guitar, drums, piano or keyboard, vocals, or strings? Do you love improvisation? Then please join us for our Praise Jam Session. All are welcome!

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.

    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


    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 April 27, 2023. 

    Classroom 4
    Facilitator: Janet Lynn King, PhD.

    For more information: findsupport@gmail.com



    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

    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

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

The Southern Union Conference 2023 Coming Together Women’s Convention will be held August 24-27, 2023 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

APRIL 2023