FOREST LAKE CHURCH

SABBATH

November 26, 2022

ORDER OF SERVICE


PRELUDE 11:30

Will Benton, Organ

Strong Deliverer – Phil Lehenbauer


WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Linka Dyer-Farrell


GATHERING SONG

Liz Flores, Piano


CHILDREN’S STORY

Pastor Barbara McCoy


BAPTISM

Gabe Cotto (8:45)  |  Reagan Oliver (11:30)


CONGREGATIONAL HYMN

Congregation

Ladies of the Forest  |  Worship Band

Sing Wherever I Go


CONGREGATIONAL HYMN

Congregation

Ladies of the Forest  |  Worship Band

Build My Life


CALL TO GIVING

William and Kieran Cochran

Offering: Florida Advance


OFFERTORY

Maya O’Reilly, Violin

The Water is Wide – Brant Adams


PRAYER

Jorge Aguero


SPECIAL MUSIC

Ladies of the Forest  |  Worship Band

Goodness of God – Ben Fielding


SERMON

Pastor Matt Smith


SONG OF RESPONSE

Pastor Jeremy Morada


BENEDICTION AND SENDING

Pastor Matt Smith


POSTLUDE 11:30

Will Benton, Organ

Postlude on “Divinum Mysterium” – Phil Lehenbauer



Ladies of the Forest: Kenia Rodriguez, Kilian Rafey, Rebekah DeArmas, Yanely Castellon
Worship Band: Jason Salagubang – Piano, James Pino – Electric Guitar, Jeremy Morada – Keyboard, Adam Lower – Drums


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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

ROKU and APPLE TV App Users 

We have heard a 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, if you are one that needs help getting access to our online stream (we currently stream to YouTube, Facebook and our website), 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!



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 today are given by Todd and Melinda Goodman to celebrate their 30th 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. 



MEMBERSHIP TRANSFERS

INCOMING

1st Reading:  Artagerges (Artie) Astacio & Elvia Diaz de Astacio; Alejandro Roselot & Laura Barrios from Forest City Spanish SDA – Orlando, FL                     

Ernesto & Emma Ballenilla; Jason Smith from Spring Meadows SDA – Sanford, FL

Milenka Lorena Bogovich from Glen Ellyn SDA – IL

Toyin Mattison and daughter, Haniah, from Riverside chapel SDA – Nashville, TN

Arnaldo & Adriana Moura from Berrien Springs Village SDA – MI

Andrew Mwavua from Emmanuel-Brinklow Adventist Church – Ashton, MD

David & Pamela Nerness and adult children, Noah, Levi, Eden & Zion, from Markham Woods SDA – Longwood, FL

Tiffany Reece from Detroit Conant Gardens SDA – MI

Michael Simmonds from Solid Rock SDA – Orlando, FL

 

OUTGOING: 

1st Reading: Miguel Angel Gonzalez to Markham Woods SDA – Longwood, FL

Daniel & Mary Schutt to Umatilla SDA – FL

Beverly Walden to Florida Living SDA – Apopka, FL

Thais Washington to Altamonte Springs SDA – FL

Rodney & Harriet Fulbright to The Well SDA – Chattanooga, TN

Daneil & Adriana Jica to Pikeville SDA – TN

Chris & Regan Juhl to Glendale SDA – Phoenix, AZ

Reuben Kimwomi to  SDA Fellowship of Rancho Cucamongo – CA

Julie Smith to Franklin SDA – NC

Joseph Suarez to Thompsonville SDA – IL



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



OFFERING

November 26: Florida Advance

December 03: Local Church Budget

December 10: Adventist Community Services (NAD)

December 17: Local Church Budget

UPCOMING EVENTS

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



YOUNG AT HEART

Join us December 12 at 5:30 pm in the Upper Youth Center. $10 per person.

Call 407-703-3354 to make reservations.

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

HANDEL'S MESSIAH SING ALONG

Saturday, December 3 at 4:00pm at the Markham Woods Church

Come and share this amazing work accompanied by a 45 piece orchestra! 

Optional choral rehearsal Thursday, December 1 at 7:00pm. For info, contact Tom Tavasci, director. thomas.tavasci@forestlake.org 407-803-3055. 



GREAT CONTROVERSY TOURS 

March 3–16, 2023   |   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. 



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.combernieanderson.org

stewardship report

OCTOBER 2022