FOREST LAKE CHURCH

SABBATH

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

ORDER OF SERVICE


PRELUDE

Joan Forbes, Organ

Total Praise – arr. Carol Cymbala


WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Elder Lewis Hendershot


BABY DEDICATION (8:45)

Ava Reese Salgado


CHILDREN’S STORY

Melissa Martin


SONGS OF WORSHIP

Congregation  |  Worship Band

Redeem Medley

Grace Flows Down


CALL TO GIVING

Phil Bond


OFFERTORY

Congregation  |  Worship Band

Mighty to Save


PRAYER

Selwyn & Ana-Michelle Carrington


SPECIAL MUSIC

Nelida Aguero

Sparrow – Audrey Assad


SERMON

Pastor Matt Smith

The Heart of Christ: The Sympathy of Jesus


BENEDICTION AND SENDING

Pastor Matt Smith


POSTLUDE

Joan Forbes, Organ

Hyfrydol – Hal Hopson





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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

MINISTRY FAIR

Ministry Fair Catalog 2023

Top Volunteer Needs:

•  Golf Cart Drivers

•. Support Group Facilitators

•  Life Group Facilitators

•  Greeter/Hosts for Main Sanctuary & Warehouse Community

•. Cooks: make meal for foster family & take to home once a month

•. AV: Sound/Audio Engineers, Stage Lighting Operators - training provided

•. Thrift Store Volunteers

•. Volunteers to visit local prisons on Saturdays- study Bible, music, make friends

•  Families to lead singing in worship

•. Risen 2024: Marketplace Setup


Visit forestlake.church/serve for more information

Contact Pastor Julie with questions at jmaclafferty@forestlakechurch.org



MEMORIALS

Norma Swinson (former long-time member) passed away on Tuesday, September 11. Norma was a beloved Girls's Dean at FLA and later, Dean of Women at FH College of Nursing. There will be a funeral service on Sunday, September 17 at 11a.m. at Baldwin Fairchild West:  90 Weathersfield Ave, Altamonte Springs 32714.


James Krause (Eileen) passed away on September 10. Jim had a rich history at FLC: was once Receptionist and was also a highly valued member of the A/V team: camera operator, editor for Hope SS, repaired equipment, and was instrumental in the setup of streaming our services. A graveside service was held at Woodlawn Cemetery on September 15.



SANCTUARY CHOIR

Jesus sings. Be like Jesus. Join the Sanctuary Choir.

Rehearsals begin Thursdays at 7 pm in the Choir Room.



MEMBERSHIP TRANSFERS

INCOMING:                                                                 

1st Reading:

Dwayne & Michelle Gordon from Spring Meadows SDA – Sanford, FL

Sandro Guerrero & Janice Ferreira Rodrigues from Igreja Associação Cearense, Brazil

Igor & Olga Melnik & daughter, Liudmyla, from WholeLife Seventh-day Adventist Church – Orlando, FL                                                          


2nd Reading: 

Yulimar (Yuly) Amaya from Altamonte Springs Spanish SDA – FL

Louise Au and daughters, Damara Fenelus & Thamara Fenelus, from Beracah I French SDA – Orlando, FL



SANCTUARY FLOWERS

Today’s sanctuary flowers are in honor of Pastor Sonia Perez for her creative leadership to our 5th to 8th grade children and grandchildren. She has made a lasting impact on each of them. She will be missed.


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. 



OFFERING

Sept 16: Local Church Budget

Sept 23: Florida Advance

Sept 30: Local Church Budget

Oct 07: 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!!



FOREST LAKE ACADEMY

Host Families Needed: FLA needs host families for male students coming from Bermuda. Host families would be financially compensated by student’s family. If you are willing to host a student, please reach out to Dr. Baker (glen.baker@forestlake.org) or Mrs. Lopez (gabriela.lopez@forestlake.org) for more information. 



SERVE

Passionate Heart Ministries: Looking for retired teachers who are willing to tutor students in our community! We meet afternoons twice a week. 

If interested, please contact Myriam Cunningham at Myriam@passionheartfl.org.




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 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

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."


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

DISASTER/HURRICANE RELIEF FUNDS

The Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists has established one general account where members can donate for hurricanes and disasters. These funds are used to help the community and church members who find themselves in need after any disaster or a hurricane that occurs here in the state of Florida.  Members are encouraged to donate to this account as it can be used as soon as the need arises. There will be another account created with the name of each specific hurricane/disaster that occurs in the future, so that members can make specific donations if they prefer.  

 

Ways to donate: 

1. At the link below

2. Through your church’s Adventist Giving link – choose “Disaster/Hurricane Relief” under Conference/Union Offering

3. Directly to your church by cash or check


Click on this link to DONATE and/or SIGN-UP to VOLUNTEER at https://relief.floridaconference.com/




SAVE THE DATE! 

RISEN Experience: MARCH 30, 2024



FREE ENGLISH CLASSES

Proyecto Vida

English Classes Starting Sep. 2

Intermediate: 4 pm

Basic: 5 pm

Bilingual Club: 6 pm

Questions? Contact 407-530-6495

524 Clemson Dr., Altamonte Springs

stewardship report

AUGUST 2023