FOREST LAKE CHURCH

SABBATH

Septembr 28, 2024

ORDER OF SERVICE


PRELUDE

Anton Faynberg, organ

Intermezzo C-dur op 119 No.3  – Brahms


WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Jeff Emde


INTROIT

Sanctuary Choir

Invocation – Rollo Dilworth


CONGREGATIONAL WORSHIP 

Better


BABY DEDICATION (11:30)


CHILDREN’S STORY

Melissa Martin


CALL TO GIVING 

Cochran Family


OFFERTORY

Anton Faynberg, organ

Moonlight Sonata – Beethoven 


PRAYER

Barb & Les McCoy


ANTHEM

Sanctuary Choir

Marchin’ to Zion – Raymond Wise


CONGREGATIONAL HYMN

Marchin’ to Zion – Hymn #422


SERMON

Pastor Alex Candelaria

Dear Church


BENEDICTION & SENDING

Pastor Alex Candelaria


POSTLUDE

Anton Faynberg, organ

Improvisation über geistliche Melodien – Faynberg




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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

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MEMBERSHIP TRANSFERS:

OUTGOING:

2nd Reading:

Johanna (Lady) Campo to Apopka SDA – FL

Stewart & Julianne Collins to North Lake SDA – Leesburg, FL

Alison Frazier to Spring Meadows SDA – Sanford, FL

Jesús Alenjandro & Maria Rodriguez and son, David, to Tallahassee Spanish SDA – FL

Paul & Michelle Detlaff to Jasper Georgia SDA – GA

Rachel’l Hilsmann & daughter, Samantha, to Courthouse Road SDA – North Chesterfield, VA



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SANCTUARY FLOWERS

The flowers today are given by Barbara and Elmer Carreno in memory of Barbara’s father, Jim Palmer, whose birthday was this week and who died 43 years ago. He rests with her mother and other family members in Highland Memory Gardens .


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. 


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OFFERING

Sep 28: Florida Advance

Oct 05: Local Church Budget

Oct 12: Florida Evangelism

Oct 19: Local Church Budget

UPCOMING EVENTS

WOMEN'S SELF DEFENSE CLASS

The Forest Lake Church Women's Ministry will be creating a safe environment for women to sharpen situational awareness, practice fight-and-flee tactics, and focus on the Armor of God to better respond during dangerous situations.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

10 AM – 12 PM @ Upper Youth Center

Child Care Provided

Please rsvp to womensministry@forestlakechurch.org by September 22.



HYMN FEST

Join us for a joyful celebration of faith and music at our First Hymn Festival!

Date: October 11, 2024

Time: 7:00pm

Location: Forest Lake Church Sanctuary

This special event will feature beloved hymns, uplifting performances, and congregational singing. Together, we will celebrate the power of music in worship and community. All are welcome—bring your friends and family!

florida conference  &  Community events

PINK OUT

Girls Volleyball Fundraiser

October 8, Doors open at 4:00 pm

You are invited to a special evening dedicated to celebrating courage, strength, and survival. We are excited to have Simona Lazinsk, former Mrs. Florida International, best-selling author, and breast cancer survivor as our guest speaker. Featuring FLEC Girls Varsity, FLA Girls JV, FLA Girls Varsity, and a special breast cancer awareness and survivor celebration. Over the last two years we have been able to donate over $11,000 to the cause because of the generosity of our community coming out to support this great event. Thank you!

 


COLLEGE FAIR

Adventist Universities and Colleges

October 9, 6:00-8:00 pm in the Forest Lake Academy gym. This event is open to parents and the community. Please join us for this great opportunity to learn more about what Adventist higher education has to offer.

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

    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.

    Location: Pastor Matt Smith's office   |   Facilitator: Jeanie Fundora


    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

    Tuesdays 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.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 a.m. - 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: Pastor Steve Sherman’s office

    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

    Friends Talking Faith: Room 26

    Life & Teachings of Jesus: Room 27

    Seekers: Room 28

    Kehila (Parents' class): Children's Ministry Center

    Brazilian-Speaking: Left side of the balcony

    Spanish-Speaking: right side of the balcony

    Ukrainian-Speaking: Located in the chapel of the dorm on the Forest Lake Academy Campus. 



    *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!


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



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.

stewardship report

AUGUST 2024