FOREST LAKE CHURCH

SABBATH

September 20, 2025

ORDER OF SERVICE

PRELUDE

Will Benton, organ

Improvisation on Great is Thy Faithfulness – Tom Hazelton


WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Natalie Reyes


CONGREGATIONAL HYMM

Congregation | Will Benton, organ

Holy, Holy, Holy – Hymn # 73


CHILDREN’S STORY

Linka Dyer-Farrell


CONGREGATIONAL HYMM

Congregation | Will Benton, organ

To God Be the Glory – Hymn # 341


PRAYER

Nathaniel Velazquez


OFFERTORY

Vince Boelter, trumpet solo

Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us


SPECIAL MUSIC

Jeremy Morada

Dare to Stand Up for Jesus


CONGREGATIONAL HYMN

Congregation | Will Benton, organ

All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name – Hymn # 229


SERMON

Pastor Matt Smith

The Seven: Smyrna


BENEDICTION & SENDING

Pastor Matt Smith


POSTLUDE

Will Benton, organ

Toccata – Paul Fey



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OUR PASTORAL TEAM

Matt Smith – Lead Pastor

Justin Alabata – Worship Pastor

Jennifer Bergherm – Children & Family Ministries Pastor

Alex Candelaria – Middle School Pastor

Candy DeVore – Counseling Pastor

Juan Martinez – Collegiate/Young Adult Pastor

Scott McCoy – Administrative Pastor

Jeremy Morada – Music 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

MEMORIALS

Marilyn Bornstein, long-time member, passed away on July 31.  She was predeceased by her husband, Pastor William Bornstein, in 2016. A private graveside service was held on Wednesday, August 8.



MEMBERSHIP TRANSFERS

INCOMING

2nd Reading:

Justin & Alyson Gordon from Raleigh – Gethsemane SDA - NC


OUTGOING

1st Reading:

Lyne-Christelle Auguste to Mount Sinai (Orlando Fl) – Orlando, FL

Laura Barrios; Cassia Wheeling to Apopka SDA – FL

Graiela DaSilva to Forest City Spanish SDA – Orlando, FL

Kim Lowe; Alejandro Roselot to Plymouth-Sorrento SDA – Apopka, FL




FLC NEWSLETTER

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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. 



TITHE & OFFERING:

SEP 20: Local Church Budget

SEP 27: Florida Advance

OCT 04: Local Church Budget

OCT 11: Florida Adventist Community Services

UPCOMING EVENTS

FLEC FAMILIES CONSTITUENT MEETING

Hello Parents of FLEC Students!

Hopefully your student(s) have had a good start to this school year and are adjusting to new teachers, new schedules and new classrooms. What a blessing it is to have such an incredible school that desires to grow the minds and hearts of children to not only know more academically but also spiritually, as they grow with Jesus every day.


As you know, Forest Lake Church is one of six constituent churches that support Forest Lake Education Center, and it is a wonderful honor to partner with you and your student(s) to assist with a significantly discounted rate. Forest Lake Church believes whole-heartedly in Adventist, Christian education, and it is a joy to be a part of the mission of discipling young people.


As a constituent church member, there are specific criteria that you need to fully understand in order to qualify as a constituent, so you are invited to a required meeting to be informed of the scope of what it means to be a constituent. In order to accommodate busy schedules, there are two dates for you to choose from.


October 19, 2025 4-6pm – FLC Church Sanctuary

October 21, 2024 6-8pm – FLC Church Sanctuary


Thank you for being a part of this church family and for allowing Forest Lake Church to partner with you in your student(s) education.


Forest Lake Church Board


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POP-UP FLCymphony

October 10-11

If you have a wind or string instrument that’s been sitting in the closet—or even if you’re just getting started—this is your chance to jump in. All ages and skill levels are welcome! The plan is simple: gather on Friday evening (Oct 10), we'll play and squeak through a few familiar hymns, and then share them together in Sabbath worship services (Oct 11) the next day. 


This is not about perfection—it’s about fellowship, fun, and letting God spark inspiration and joy through music. Bring your instrument, bring your smile, and let’s make a joyful noise together! Contact Pastor Jeremy for any questions and to let him know you're coming! jmorada@forestlakechurch.org. 

florida conference  &  Community events


Prayer

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


HOUSE OF PRAYER

Join us Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm — in the church sanctuary — to pray for our church and community as we study "A Praying Life."


SABBATH INTERCESSORY PRAYER

Join us every Saturday morning in Room 28 from 8–8:25 to pray for our church, ministries, and the people God is sending us! 


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

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 cdevore@forestlakechurch.org.


    GRIEFSHARE

    Tuesday evenings, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

    Classroom 25

    Facilitator: Satavia Thorb, satavia.hamilton@gmail.com

    To register: www.griefshare.org



    FOR SINGLE PARENTS

    A support group emphasizing the joy, love, and blessings of the Single Parent life that can often be overlooked. Please come join us as we encourage, uplift, and prayerfully guide each other to lean on and depend on Jesus through this unique path of life together! 

    Meets the 2nd & 4th  Saturday of every month, at 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. 

    Location: Pastor Candy's office   |   Facilitator: Tameika Liciaga


    Flex and Stretch

    Come join us to develop physical and spiritual strengths as we flow through the class with intentional focus on scripture and God’s grace, the leading of the Holy Spirit and the Wholeness of God. The exercise and stretching level is beginner to intermediate and participants should be able to go from a seating to a standing position. Please bring a yoga mat and a bottle of water for hydration.

    Date & Time: Coming soon. 

    Leader is Maria Touchard. For more information contact Maria at mariantouchard@gmail.com.

  • House of Prayer

    Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. in Main Sanctuary

    Contact Pr. Julie at jmaclafferty@forestlakechurch.org for more info. 


    Young Adults (18-24):  Kaylyn Halley & Pr. Julie MacLafferty

    Mondays  7:00 p.m.  in Room 24 at the Forest Lake Church

    Contact Kaylyn at khalley1304@gmail.com for more info. 


    Women's Small Group :  Kirshline Fleuristal

    Friday night 6:30 p.m. monthly

    Contact Kirshline at kirshifleur@yahoo.com for more info. 


    Friendship Café: Pr. Steve Sherman

    Thursdays 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. in the Forest Lake Church Main Lobby

    Contact Pr. Steve at ssherman@forestlakechurch.org for more info. 


    Oasis Bible Study: Pr. Steve Sherman

    Wednesdays 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. in Room 5 at the Forest Lake Church

    Contact Pr. Steve at ssherman@forestlakechurch.org for more info. 


    Peace n' Pizza: Carlos & Melissa Martin

    Tuesdays 6:15 p.m. at Martin home

    Contact Melissa at teechingkidz@hotmail.com for more info. 


    Prayers for FLA: Christina Algeo

    Wednesdays 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. during Parents in Prayer call

    Starting August 2023

    Contact Christina (407) 501-9752 for more info.

  • 10:00 a.m.

    *Friendship Circle: (10:15–11:15) Room 2

    Pinto/Sheppard: Room 3

    Open Door Class – Burns/Lind/Vasquez: Room 4

    Bridge Builders: Room 5

    Sharing the Word: Room 6

    *Gordon/Jones: Room 11

    Walking in the Word: Room 12

    Russian-Speaking: Room 13 (Elda's Place - Quilting Room)

    McCoy/Shed: Room 14

    Fervent: Room 15

    *Gen neXt: Room 16

    Young Adult: Room 24

    Grace and Truth: Room 25

    Life & Teachings of Jesus: Room 26

    Seekers: Room 28

    Kehila (Parents' class): Children's Ministry Center: Primary Praise & Worship Room

    Portuguese-Speaking: Sanctuary Balcony: Left

    Spanish-Speaking: Sanctuary Balcony: Right

    Ukrainian-Speaking: Forest Lake Academy Campus: Dorm Chapel. 



    *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

    Ruth Smith: 407-538-1862

    Amy Cotto  321-282-8005

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!


VISITATION MINISTRY

If you, or someone you know, needs a visit (home visit, care card, or phone call) contact us at visitme@forestlakechurch.org


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.


Ministry Opportunity

We Need You!

Lead or Assist with Bible Studies Once a Month:


Men’s State Prison – LCI in Clermont, FL

Saturday evenings, 6-8pm  •  Male or Female Volunteers


County Jail – 33rd St. in Orlando, FL

Women’s Dorms: Saturday mornings, 9:30-11:30 am  •  Female Volunteers Only

Men’s Dorms: We need men to pioneer this work!


FOR MORE INFO CONTACT: Eileen: 407-342-3708


stewardship report

AUGUST 2025