February 15, 2015 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE, please see an attendant out in the lobby. Anyone wearing an orange lanyard will be happy to help you find answers to your questions. COMMUNICATION CARDS are located in the pew back or can be accessed by scanning the QR code below. Please fill one out, and put it in the bag that will pass by during the offering. STOP BY THE HOSPITALITY SUITE after the service to learn more about the programs and ministries of Victory Church, while enjoying refreshments and meeting our Pastor. CHILDREN ARE A TOP PRIORITY AT VICTORY CHURCH, and exciting ageappropriate programs are provided for those in preschool - 5th grade. We also have a fully staffed nursery for younger children and cry rooms that broadcast the services. The Victory Host at the Information Desk is available to provide directions and answer any questions you may have. IF YOU MISS A WEEK, visit the website to view messages online. Podcasts are also available via iTunes by searching “Victory Church, Lakeland.” FIRST AID PROVIDERS are available in the event of a medical emergency. Contact the nearest usher for help. VICTORY CHURCH OFFERS over 100 exciting programs and ministries for every age group and interest. Stop by the Information Desk for more information. SCAN THIS QR CODE with your smart phone to mark your attendance, give online, submit a prayer request, view upcoming news & events, or submit a connection card. Free QR code reader apps are available for download, and will enable you to scan the unique QR code each week.
Whether you’re just beginning your spiritual journey by asking questions about God, or are a committed Christian who wants to sink the roots of your faith even deeper, you can find a home here at Victory Church. You’ll find that this is a place where you really matter – because you matter to God.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15 8:15 & 10:15 AM 9 & 10:45 AM
9:30 AM 9:30 & 10:45 AM 4:30 PM 6 PM
7:30 PM
Sunday Morning Café Morning Worship Services Victory Nursery (Birth - 1yr) Victory Preschool (1yr - PK5) Victory Kids (K - 5th Grade) VSC Mid Classes (Middle School) VSC High School Life Classes VictoryLife Classes (Adults) JBQ Practice Evening Worship Service Nursery (Birth – 3 years) Safari Club (4 yr olds & K) Victory Kids (1st - 5th grade) Student Church (Middle and High School) Strawberry Shortcake Fellowship
FLC Café Sanctuary Sanctuary Nursery FLC Various Rooms FLC Auditorium Portables 15 & 17 Portable 13 Various Rooms FLC Room 108 Sanctuary Various Rooms Promise Land Rooms Kidriticy Room FLC Auditorium FLC Auditorium
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16
It’s unfortunate, but true. Most President’s Day people settle for a mediocre life; maybe a good life at best. Yet the reality is, Breakfast God hasClub” something BETTER for all of us, ifCorral we 98 N AdultPlus “The 8:30 AM Golden simply follow His words and His ways. Don’t miss a single week of this series as we learn from the Bible how to personally experience something far “BETTER.”
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17
7 AM 9 AM
Men’s Prayer Meeting Ladies Bible Study
Sanctuary FLC Café
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Women’s Intercessory Prayer Praying Mothers Evening Worship Service Nursery (Birth – 2 years) Royal Rangers & Girls Ministries - Boys & Girls Scouting Programs (Ages 3-18 years) Student Church Mid (Middle School) Student Church (High School) VictoryLife Classes & Groups Choir Rehearsal Join us TONIGHT, immediately following the evening service, 8 PM Orchestra Rehearsal 10 AM 5 PM 6:30 PM
for delicious strawberry shortcake and a beverage. Spend the evening with us, and enjoy thisFEBRUARY fun time of food THURSDAY, 19and fellowship. Dessert is complimentary for your entire family. 9:30 AM Ladies Bible Study and Prayer Donations may be given to help support Girls Ministries. 5:30 PM Worship Team Rehearsal
Hospitality Suite Prayer Room Sanctuary Various Rooms Various Rooms FLC Café FLC Auditorium Various Rooms Music Suite Music Suite
Hospitality Suite Music Suite
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20 9:45 AM
AdultPlus Chapel
Chapel
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21 10 AM
2015 Women’s Ministries’ Event
FLC Auditorium
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Sunday Morning Café FLC Café Morning Worship Services Sanctuary Victory Nursery (Birth - 1yr) Sanctuary Nursery Victory Preschool (1yr - PK5) FLC Various Rooms Victory Kids (K - 5th Grade) FLC Auditorium 9:30 AM VSC Mid Classes (Middle School) Portables 15 & 17 VSC High School Life Classes Portable 13 9:30 & 10:45 AM VictoryLife Classes (Adults) Various Rooms 4:30 PM JBQ Practice FLC Room 108 6 PM Evening Worship Service Sanctuary Nursery (Birth – 3 years) FLC Nursery Ladies, tickets are on sale for our 2015 Girlfriends and Sokolata (chocolate) event. Tickets are Club (4 yr olds & K) Promise LandofRooms $20, and that includesSafari brunch, pampering give-a-ways, and a delightful program with four Victory Kids (1st 5th grade) Kidtricity our very own as speakers. Come early to shop – doors open at 9 AM – some of our ownRoom ladies Student Churchand (Middle FLC Auditorium will have jewelry, makeup, candles, otherand fun High itemsSchool) for you to purchase if you’d like. Also, 8:15 & 10:15 AM 9 & 10:45 AM
special comments by Pastor Blackburn. Get your ticket, and invite a friend to come with you!
1401 Griffin Road • Lakeland, FL 33810
| VICTORYCHURCH 863.859.6000 • www.victorylakeland.org
VICTORY SMALL GROUPS LEADERS WANTED
SMALL GROUPS BEGIN MARCH 15 If you would like to be a New Small Group Leader for the upcoming semester, please fill out a form at the table in the lobby or use the form online. Leader Training will take place on March 1 and we will launch the new semester of groups the week of March 15. For more information regarding Small Groups, please contact Pastor Tim at tblackburn@victorylakeland.org.
VICTORY KIDS CHURCH EVENING SERVICES
Beginning TONIGHT, parents will bring their children ages 1 – 5 to the Preschool area. K – 5th grade will continue to meet in Kidtricity. Come join us on Sunday nights at 6 PM for a fun time of games, music, and a Bible-Based discipleship experience!
CHARLIE AND AMY KAE
NEW ASSISTANT CHILDREN’S PASTORS Victory Kid’s ministry is proud to introduce Charlie Kae as our new Associate Children’s Pastor. Pastor Charlie is married to his beautiful wife, Amy and has three wonderful children; Kalel, 5, Vesper, 3, and Valentine, 1. He graduated from Central Bible College with his B.A. in Pastoral Ministries and finished his M.A. in theology at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. Charlie has been in active ministry for over a decade and brings leadership, discipleship, creativity, and worship leading to Victory Kid’s ministry. We are excited to have him join our team and know that God will use the Kae family in a mighty way.
BABY DEDICATION
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22 | 6 PM If you would like to have your baby dedicated at Victory Church, please contact Stacy Coffman at 863-859-6000, ext. 311 by Monday, February 16, for details. The next Baby Dedication will be Sunday, April 19.
KIDS CLUB VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
If you’re interested in making a real and tangible difference in the life of a child, KIDS CLUB (our children’s outreach ministry) is the ministry for you. There are ministry opportunities available five days a week (Monday-Thursday afternoons & Saturday mornings). We are in urgent need of volunteers for Saturday mornings at the Dream Center of Lakeland & Thursday afternoons at Providence Reserve. For more info, please contact Pastor Teresa Swann at ext. 316 or email tswann@victorylakeland.org.
NEWCOMER EVENT
SUNDAY, MARCH 8 | 7:30 PM | FLC AUDITORIUM If you’re new to Victory, please join us for a welcome reception. Enjoy a delicious meal while meeting the pastors and leadership in a comfortable, laid-back atmosphere. Child care will be provided, infant - 5th grade. You can sign up online or at the lobby table beginning next Sunday.
COMMUNITY EVENTS PINK 4 PARKS
TODAY | 10 AM – 4 PM | BEEF O BRADY’S Please come out TODAY to help support the family of Jacqie Parks, who recently lost her life to cancer. All donations will help the family with medical expenses. Join us for a fun day that includes a bake sale, raffle, good food, car wash, bounce house, face painting, and much more.
SUN N’ FUN MISSIONS OPPORTUNITY
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19 | 6 - 8 PM | AEROSPACE DISCOVERY/FLORIDA AIR MUSEUM Mission Aviation Informational Meeting – Thursday, February 19, 6-8 PM (light refreshments & presentation) at Aerospace Discovery/Florida Air Museum at Sun n’ Fun Campus, 4175 Medulla Road, Lakeland 33811. Make plans to attend this meeting to volunteer at Sun n’ Fun through Missionary Aviation (i.e. providing housing, evangelism opportunities, or volunteering at various events). RSVP by 2/10 at masafl235@gmail.com.
CANADIAN CHRISTIAN CELEBRATION
THURSDAY, MARCH 5 | 6 PM | FLC AUDITORIUM Canadian friends, join us for a full-course dinner by Cam’s Catering, a surprise guest, Canadian quiz, national anthem and sing-a-long, salute to Canada, Victory Worship Singers, Pianist Lorne Matthews, Reynold Rutledge on marimba, and much more. Tickets are $15 per person. Deadline for registration is Wed, March 1. For tickets, please call Fred Stacey at 863-602-7072.
VICTORY VICTORYMINISTRIES MINISTRIES TH CHILDREN’S MINISTRY - BIRTH THROUGH 5TH5GRADE CHILDREN’S MINISTRY - BIRTH THROUGH GRADE
SUNDAYS @ 9@ & 910:45 AM AM & 6& PM | WEDNESDAYS @ 6:30 PM PM SUNDAYS & 10:45 6 PM | WEDNESDAYS @ 6:30 “Train up aup child in the he should go, and he will not not depart fromfrom it.” Our goalgoal for for “Train a child in way the way he should go, and he will depart it.” Our every child whowho comes through Children’s Ministry is toisfeel safesafe andand loved, to sense every child comes through Children’s Ministry to feel loved, to sense the presence of God, andand to be ample opportunity for growth in Christ. For more the presence of God, togiven be given ample opportunity for growth in Christ. For more information on our children’s programs, please contact us at 863-859-6000, ext. 310. information on our children’s programs, please contact us at 863-859-6000, ext. 310.
STUDENT CHURCH - MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS STUDENT CHURCH - MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
WEDNESDAYS @ 6:30 PM PM | HS| MEETS IN FLC AUDITORIUM | MS| MS MEETS IN FLC CAFÉ WEDNESDAYS @ 6:30 HS MEETS IN FLC AUDITORIUM MEETS IN FLC CAFÉ OurOur heartbeat is to see students cultivate a life of leadership by growing closer to heartbeat is to see students cultivate a life of leadership by growing closer to Christ. OurOur main weekly gathering provides an opportunity for students to connect Christ. main weekly gathering provides an opportunity for students to connect withwith eacheach other, celebrate the goodness of God, andand be challenged to impact theirtheir other, celebrate the goodness of God, be challenged to impact world. For more info,info, visitvisit our our website www.studentchurch.net or call us atus at world. For more website www.studentchurch.net or call 863-859-6000, ext. ext. 324.324. 863-859-6000,
VICTORY YOUNG ADULTS - YOUNG ADULTS, PROFESSIONALS, & COUPLES VICTORY YOUNG ADULTS - YOUNG ADULTS, PROFESSIONALS, & COUPLES
VYAVYA is the adults ministry of Victory Church. Come out the rst fiSunday of every is young the young adults ministry of Victory Church. Come out fithe rst Sunday of every month, as VYA meets for “The Gathering,” a full worship service withwith teaching andand month, as VYA meets for “The Gathering,” a full worship service teaching fellowship. VYA also offers small groups that meet throughout the month, aimed at at fellowship. VYA also offers small groups that meet throughout the month, aimed connecting one another and building relationships. Contact the Young Adults Offi ce for connecting one another and building relationships. Contact the Young Adults Offi ce for group times and locations: 863-859-6000, ext. 324. group times and locations: 863-859-6000, ext. 324.
ADULT PLUS MINISTRIES - SENIORS ADULT PLUS MINISTRIES - SENIORS
CHAPEL | FRIDAYS @ 9:45 AM AM (PRE-SERVICE SINGING @ 9:30 AM)AM) | CHAPEL CHAPEL | FRIDAYS @ 9:45 (PRE-SERVICE SINGING @ 9:30 | CHAPEL We We encourage all of our Victory seniors & friends to join us every Friday! encourage all of our Victory seniors & friends to join us every Friday! UPCOMING ADULTPLUS EVENTS: UPCOMING ADULTPLUS EVENTS: · Mon., Feb.Feb. 16: 16: The The Breakfast Club, Golden Corral, HwyHwy 98 N. AM.AM. $6 $6 · Mon., Breakfast Club, Golden Corral, 988:30 N. 8:30 · Wed., Mar.Mar. 4: VISTE Breakfast Deliveries, 8 AM at the · Wed., 4: VISTE Breakfast Deliveries, 8 AM at Estates the Estates · Tues., Mar.Mar. 10: 10: DayDay Tour: Tarpon Springs Dolphin Cruise & Hellas Greek Restaurant · Tues., Tour: Tarpon Springs Dolphin Cruise & Hellas Greek Restaurant for lunch, 8 AM – 5 PM. TourTour is full. CallCall Pastor Randy to be on waiting list. list. for lunch, 8 AM – 5 PM. is full. Pastor Randy toput be put on waiting · Fri.· Chapel, Mar.Mar. 13: 13: The The Wine Family in concert. Fri. Chapel, Wine Family in concert.
VICTORY VICTORYEMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT VCA PRESCHOOL JOBJOB OPPORTUNITIES VCA PRESCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES
Victory Christian Academy Preschool has immediate openings for part-time and and substitute Victory Christian Academy Preschool has immediate openings for part-time substitute teaching positions for our 6 week through four-year-old children. We are looking for fun, teaching positions for our 6 week through four-year-old children. We are looking for fun, enthusiastic, caring people whowho lovelove working withwith children. To apply, please call call enthusiastic, caring people working children. To apply, please 863-327-1200. 863-327-1200.
VCA VCAPRESCHOOL PRESCHOOLOPENINGS OPENINGS
VCA PRESCHOOL VACANCIES VCA PRESCHOOL VACANCIES
VCAVCA Preschool has limited openings for children agesages 6 weeks to 4 to years old. old. For more Preschool has limited openings for children 6 weeks 4 years For more information, or to take a tour, please call 863-327-1200. information, or to take a tour, please call 863-327-1200.
NOW NOWENROLLING ENROLLING VICTORY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY - NOW ENROLLING VICTORY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY - NOW ENROLLING
Victory Christian Academy, our our private Christian school, is now enrolling for the Victory Christian Academy, private Christian school, is now enrolling for 2015the 2015th th 2016 school year for Preschool 12 Grade. For more information on Victory Christian 2016 school year for Preschool - 12 Grade. For more information on Victory Christian Academy, please call call 863-858-5614 or visit www.vcaonline.org. Academy, please 863-858-5614 or visit www.vcaonline.org.
BRIDAL BRIDALSHOWER SHOWER Friends andand family would like like to invite youyou to ato drop-in bridal shower in honor of of Friends family would to invite a drop-in bridal shower in honor Heather Eichenberger, bride elect of Jason Bryant, to be held in the Hospitality Suite Heather Eichenberger, bride elect of Jason Bryant, to be held in the Hospitality Suite on Sunday, March 1, from 4 to45:30 pm.pm. Heather is the of Tim andand CiciCici on Sunday, March 1, from to 5:30 Heather is daughter the daughter of Tim Eichenberger. Wedding registry is at Target and Bed, Bath & Beyond. Eichenberger. Wedding registry is at Target and Bed, Bath & Beyond.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15 8:15 & 10:15 AM 9 & 10:45 AM
9:30 AM 9:30 & 10:45 AM 4:30 PM 6 PM
7:30 PM
Sunday Morning Café Morning Worship Services Victory Nursery (Birth - 1yr) Victory Preschool (1yr - PK5) Victory Kids (K - 5th Grade) VSC Mid Classes (Middle School) VSC High School Life Classes VictoryLife Classes (Adults) JBQ Practice Evening Worship Service Nursery (Birth – 3 years) Safari Club (4 yr olds & K) Victory Kids (1st - 5th grade) Student Church (Middle and High School) Strawberry Shortcake Fellowship
FLC Café Sanctuary Sanctuary Nursery FLC Various Rooms FLC Auditorium Portables 15 & 17 Portable 13 Various Rooms FLC Room 108 Sanctuary Various Rooms Promise Land Rooms Kidriticy Room FLC Auditorium FLC Auditorium
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16 8:30 AM
President’s Day AdultPlus “The Breakfast Club”
Golden Corral 98 N
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 7 AM 9 AM
Men’s Prayer Meeting Ladies Bible Study
Sanctuary FLC Café
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 10 AM 5 PM 6:30 PM
8 PM
Women’s Intercessory Prayer Praying Mothers Evening Worship Service Nursery (Birth – 2 years) Royal Rangers & Girls Ministries - Boys & Girls Scouting Programs (Ages 3-18 years) Student Church Mid (Middle School) Student Church (High School) VictoryLife Classes & Groups Choir Rehearsal Orchestra Rehearsal
Hospitality Suite Prayer Room Sanctuary Various Rooms Various Rooms FLC Café FLC Auditorium Various Rooms Music Suite Music Suite
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19 9:30 AM 5:30 PM
Ladies Bible Study and Prayer Worship Team Rehearsal
Hospitality Suite Music Suite
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20 9:45 AM
AdultPlus Chapel
Chapel
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21 10 AM
2015 Women’s Ministries’ Event
FLC Auditorium
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22 8:15 & 10:15 AM 9 & 10:45 AM
9:30 AM 9:30 & 10:45 AM 4:30 PM 6 PM
Sunday Morning Café Morning Worship Services Victory Nursery (Birth - 1yr) Victory Preschool (1yr - PK5) Victory Kids (K - 5th Grade) VSC Mid Classes (Middle School) VSC High School Life Classes VictoryLife Classes (Adults) JBQ Practice Evening Worship Service Nursery (Birth – 3 years) Safari Club (4 yr olds & K) Victory Kids (1st - 5th grade) Student Church (Middle and High School)
FLC Café Sanctuary Sanctuary Nursery FLC Various Rooms FLC Auditorium Portables 15 & 17 Portable 13 Various Rooms FLC Room 108 Sanctuary FLC Nursery Promise Land Rooms Kidtricity Room FLC Auditorium
1401 Griffin Road • Lakeland, FL 33810
| VICTORYCHURCH 863.859.6000 • www.victorylakeland.org