FOREST LAKE CHURCH

SABBATH

November 11, 2023

ORDER OF SERVICE



PRELUDE

Will Benton, Organ

Piéce Symphonique – César Franck


WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Linka Dyer-Farrell


GATHERING SONG

FLEC 5th Grade Choir | Esther Henson, director

Grateful Hymn of Praise – arr. Culver


INTROIT

FLEC 5th Grade Choir | Esther Henson, director

Dona Nobis – Lightfoot


CHILDREN’S STORY

Elder Lewis Hendershot


CONGREGATIONAL HYMN 

FLEC Concert Choir | Esther Henson, director

Now Thank We All Our God – Sorensen


CALL TO GIVING

Cindy Pratt

Offering: Annual Sacrifice for Global Mission (GC)


OFFERTORY

FLEC Concert Choir | Esther Henson, director

Count Your Blessings – Beck

We See Christ – Ramey


PRAYER

Les McCoy


SPECIAL MUSIC

FLEC Una Voce | Esther Henson, director

Pie Jesu Domine – Johnson


SERMON

Pastor Matt Smith

Faith Wins - Part 2


BENEDICTION AND SENDING

Pastor Matt Smith


POSTLUDE

Will Benton, Organ

Festival Toccata – Percy Fletcher



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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


SANCTUARY FLOWERS

The sanctuary flowers today are given by the Stanley’s – “ Happy Anniversary Robert.”


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. 



MEMBERSHIP TRANSFERS


MEMBERSHIP BY BAPTISM:                        

Naxaliani Rodriguez


INCOMING:                                          

1st Reading:

Rubin & Irma Acosta from Vineyard SDA – Apopka, FL

Alex Ramirez from Hialeah Spring Spanish SDA – FL & Shannon Ramirez from Bushnell SDA – FL

 

2nd Reading:

Kevin & Laura (Brownlow) Quimby from Markham Woods SDA – Longwood, FL

Emmanuel & Ingutu Lungu from Fredericksburg SDA – VA

Pau Nawl & Kim Nu from WholeLife Seventh-day Adventist Church – Orlando, FL

Curtis Walters from Patmos Chapel SDA – Apopka, FL



OFFERING

Nov 11: Annual Sacrifice for Global Mission (GC)

Nov 18: Local Church Budget

Nov 25: Florida Advance

Dec 2: Local Church Budget



URGENT NEED FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING

With rental rates being at an all-time high, the church office is getting frequent requests for affordable housing. 

If you own a rental or know of someone with a home, apartment or even just a room for rent, please let us know ASAP.

Most renters are looking for something in the $600–$1200 range.

Email Debbie at dpinto@forestlakechurch.org and provide as much detail as possible. Thank you!!



PRAYER REQUESTS

Mormontoy family (grieving loss of Collett Mormontoy's and Taylor Veneza's grandfather Titus Venessa) 

Mixon Family (grieving loss of Caleb's grandmother) 

Evert Nugent – Betty Nugent's husband: healing, courage, and peace

Gary Jamerson: recovery & healing

Artis Sidney: health

Our service members and veterans


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

UPCOMING EVENTS


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


  • 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."


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.

florida conference  &  Community events

FLEX & STRETCH CLASS

Mondays, 8:30 AM & 6:30 PM @ the Lower Youth Center

Beginning October 23

This class focuses on restorative body movement while actively worshiping Jesus’ heart, soul, mind, and strength creating a fitness that meets us at our core. Each class participant can expect to experience different positions and postures to strengthen, tone, and improve flexibility and balance all the while gaining a release of anxiety and stress. To maximize the benefits of this class, please bring a mat and a bottle of water.

Leader: Maria Touchard is a Christian Certified Yoga instructor.  She has completed her 500 master teacher yoga training certification from an accreted Christian yoga school.  She also has certifications in Trauma Informed Yoga and Restorative Yoga. 



SAVE THE DATE! 

RISEN Experience: MARCH 30, 2024

stewardship report

SEPTEMBER 2023