FOREST LAKE CHURCH

SABBATH

November 12, 2022

ORDER OF SERVICE


PRELUDE 11:30

Will Benton, Organ

Michael – Craig Phillips


WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Jeff Emde


GATHERING SONG

FLEC Wind Ensemble  | Dustin Gold, Director

Wondrous Love – arr. Greg Danner


CHILDREN’S STORY

Samuel Gonzalez


BAPTISM


CONGREGATIONAL HYMN

Congregation  |  FLEC Wind Ensemble

Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee – Beethoven (Hymn #12)


CALL TO GIVING

Olesea Azevedo

Offering: Annual Sacrifice for Global Mission (GC)


OFFERTORY

FLEC Wind Ensemble  | Dustin Gold, Director

Amazing Grace – arr. David Shaffer


PRAYER

Jorge Pinto


SPECIAL MUSIC

FLEC Wind Ensemble  | Dustin Gold, Director

A Blessed Hymn – arr. Thomas Kahelin


SERMON

Pastor Matt Smith

Mercy Triumphs


SONG OF RESPONSE

FLEC Wind Ensemble  | Dustin Gold, Director

Alleluia – arr. Elliot Del Borgo


BENEDICTION AND SENDING

Pastor Matt Smith


POSTLUDE 11:30

Will Benton, Organ

The Power and the Glory – Roy Nolte



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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:

2nd Reading: Tatiana Correa-Morales from Epic SDA – Chicago, IL

 Kent & Lamata Farrakhan from Tucson Desert Valley SDA – AZ

 Odair DaSilva & Melissa Melo e Silva and son, Gregory Silva, from Framingham Portuguese SDA - MA

 Caleb & Leslie Mixon from West Palm Beach Spanish SDA – FL

 

OUTGOING:

2nd Reading:  Bradley & Sara Austin; Susana Johnson to Markham Woods SDA – Longwood, FL

 Lester & Martha Denton to Mt Dora SDA – FL

 Jovan Hernandez & Mayra Palacios and children, Agustin & Anisha, to Apopka SDA – FL

 Shirley Menhardt to Florida Living SDA – Apopka, FL

 Gabrielle Pasos to LifeSpring SDA – Wesley Chapel, FL

 Victor Piñero to North Shore SDA – Chicago, IL

 Donny & Brenda Abraham and daughter, Ariana, to Calhoun SDA – GA

 Hardeo Chin to Livermore SDA – CA

 Bonnie Hannah to Collegedale SDA – TN

 Jeremy Wiebe to Hamilton Community SDA – Chattanooga, TN



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. 



SANCTUARY FLOWERS

The Sanctuary flowers are given today as a reminder of God's glorious creation.


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

Family of Pauline James

Doris Beane

Stacy Ramey & Sue Ramey (grieving loss of father/husband)

 

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



OFFERING

November 12: Annual Sacrifice for Global Mission (GC)

November 19: Local Church Budget

November 26: Florida Advance

December 03: Local Church Budget

UPCOMING EVENTS

FOREST LAKE CHURCH WORK BEE

November 13 at 9 am

Come help us beautify our church grounds. We will be laying sod, spreading mulch, and planting. Bring your shovels, rakes, and utility trailers!



WOMEN'S MINISTRY MOVIE NIGHT

Join us Sunday, November 13, at 4:00 pm in the Main Lobby for light refreshments, a movie, and encouragement in your prayer life from other sisters in Christ. We will be watching War Room, a film about a woman who learned the power of God through intercessory prayer.



PLANT BASED

Pleasing the Palate – Flavorful Breakfast Samples  

  A FREE Plant Based tasting event featuring Chef Lidiya Laguna  

Health Ministries invites you to come and enjoy this experience together with others interested in healthy eating. We look forward to seeing you there.

Theme: Breakfast samples

Date: Sunday, November 13

Time: 6:00 – 7:00  pm

Location: Upper Youth Center

Pre-Registration Required and Limited!  E-Mail TODAY to flgirl711@yahoo.com  to reserve your spot.



FOREST LAKE CHURCH TAILGATE PICNIC

December 3, 2022  |  1:00 pm  |  FLC Parking Lot

Bring a picnic lunch for yourself and some to share as we fellowship together as a church family and enjoy the cooler weather. Don't forget your chairs!



CONNECTIONS BREAKFAST

December 3  |  10:00 am  |  Main Sanctuary

New and Prospective Members: If you joined FLC any time during 2022 or are interested in joining the FLC family, you are invited to join us for a welcome reception with refreshments! Come enjoy a light breakfast where you’ll get to know our team, explore ways to connect and find your place in our church family.  We look forward to meeting you in person and sharing the vision for our FLC family.  We hope to see you there!



ADVENTHEALTH BLOODMOBILE

Saturday, December 3  |   9:00 am – 1:00 pm

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.


    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 meets on Tuesday evening 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm via Zoom starting September 6, 2022. It 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. It is led by Jessica Lopez. She can be reached at divorcecareleadership@gmail.com


    GRIEFSHARE 

    This 13-week group meets Tuesday beginning September 20, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in classroom 3. It is open to anyone who has lost a loved one from death. Click here to register or email at findsupport@forestlakechurch.org.



    PARENT'S GROUP

    Looking for a group for those on the journey of parenting? Join us the first Thursday of each month from 2 pm –3 pm in Classroom 3 for a time to share and support. 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

Dive deeper into our values series at 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

FLORIDA CONFERENCE DISASTER RESPONSE

Would you like to aid the victims of hurricane Ian? Here's how you can help:

To donate funds:  https://relief.floridaconference.com/ 

Donations of goods will be received at the following sites: (no clothing)

Poinciana Spanish- 4937 Old Pleasant Hill Road, Poinciana, FL Wed- Fridays 5-7pm

Ambassador- 3245 W. Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderdale Lakes, FL Anyday Anytime

Tampa Spanish- 9602 Hulsey Road, Tampa, FL 33634 M-F 4-7pm

Miami Temple- 9175 SW 44th St. Miami, FL 33165 M-F 9am - 1pm

Port Charlotte- 2036 Loveland Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33980 M-F 8am- 12pm

*Please note that all updates will be made at our conference link regarding schedules for collecting and distributing goods for the victims of hurricane Ian. 

https://relief.floridaconference.com/


RIPPLAFFECT

Florida Hurricane Relief Fundraiser

RipplAffect is SDA all-volunteer, non-profit, humanitarian organization with a mission to improve the health and well-being of families by providing access to clean and safe drinking water. We invite you to please help NOW victims of Hurricane Ian in Florida by raising funds for Tap Water Filters and 1000 Hygiene Kits to help families that lost everything. Distributions in collaboration with Advent Health will take place at the local Department of Health / FEMA Disaster Center. 


RipplAffect will continue to support existing projects in Kenya, Peru, Haiti and the Philippines along with new initiatives in 2023 in Ghana and Pakistan. Our immediate focus is to support the needs of people in Florida after Hurricane Ian and the 150,000+ residents of Jackson, Mississippi that have been left without clean drinking water for months.


Please visit our website at www.RipplAffect.org to make a donation and for more information about our projects. If you prefer, a check made payable to RipplAffect Inc. can be sent to Narcisa Mikov (Executive Director, info@ripplaffect.org) at 3433 Myna Lane, Miamisburg, OH 45342. Please consider donating over the next week or so in order to help people in Florida right away.  https://www.ripplaffect.org/hurricane-ian-hits-florida/



CLIMB MT. KILIMANJARO  •  TANZANIA, AFRICA

Feb. 24 – Mar. 2, 2023, 7-days Machame Route

Hosted by Pastor Bernie Anderson and licensed, local professional guides, porters, and chefs. All-inclusive, $3,385 + airfare, ext. w/2-day safari $1,465, or 5-day $3,395. Contact: highergroundclimb@gmail.com, bernieanderson.org

 


5-DAY AFRICAN SAFARI EXPERIENCE  •  TANZANIA, AFRICA

March 3 – 7, 2023

Experience the wonder and beauty of Africa on a 5-day safari adventure that includes Africa’s “Garden of Eden” Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Ndutu region, and the famed Serengeti—home to the largest concentration of wildlife in the world. Hosted by pastor Bernie Anderson and local professional safari guides/drivers. $3,750 all-inclusive + airfare. Contact: highergroundclimb@gmail.com, bernieanderson.org

stewardship report

SEPTEMBER