March 2, 2014 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, MARCH 2 8:15 & 10:15 AM 9 & 10:45 AM
9 AM 9:30 AM
9:30 & 10:45 AM 10:45 AM 4:30 PM 6 PM
25th Anniversary Celebration Begins Sunday Morning Café Morning Worship Service Early Childhood (Birth-Pre K) Clubhouse (K-1st Grade) Kidtricity Blast Off (Children’s Program - Grades 2-5) Transit North (Middle School) High School Life Classes Merge Life Class VictoryLife Classes (Adults) Kidtricity (Children’s Program – Grades 2-5) JBQ Practice Evening Worship Service Nursery (Birth – 3 years) Safari Club (4 year olds - Kindergarten) Kidtricity (1st - 5th Grade) Student Church (Middle & High School) Merge (Young Adults)
FLC Café Sanctuary Various Rooms FLC Room 122 Kidtricity Room FLC Auditorium Portable 15 Prayer Room Various Rooms Kidtricity Room FLC Room 108 Sanctuary Various Rooms Promise Land Rooms Kidtricity Room FLC Café FLC Auditorium
MONDAY, MARCH 3 TUESDAY, MARCH 4 7 AM 8:45 AM 7 PM
Men’s Prayer Meeting Ladies Bible Study Living Free Support Groups
Sanctuary FLC Room 116 Various Rooms
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5 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 (Middle School - College) VictoryLife Classes Choir Rehearsal Orchestra Rehearsal
Hospitality Suite Prayer Room Sanctuary Various Rooms Various Rooms FLC Auditorium Various Rooms Music Suite Music Suite
THURSDAY, MARCH 6 7 AM 9:30 AM 5:30 PM
Ladies Prayer Meeting Ladies Bible Study & Prayer Worship Team Rehearsal
Prayer Room Hospitality Suite Music Suite
FRIDAY, MARCH 7 9:45 AM 3:30 PM
Adult Plus Chapel Adult Plus Collingsworth Family Dinner & Concert
Chapel Depart West Lot
SATURDAY, MARCH 8 10 AM 12 PM
SWSS Kids Club Service Friend Connection Victorian Tea Social
Dream Center FLC Room 116
SUNDAY, MARCH 9 25th Anniversary Celebration Continues (Daylight Saving Time Begins) 10 AM Combined Morning Worship Service 4:30 PM JBQ Practice 6 PM Evening Worship Service Nursery (Birth – 3 years) Safari Club (4 year olds - Kindergarten) Kidtricity (1st - 5th Grade) Student Church (Middle & High School) Merge (Young Adults)
Sanctuary FLC Room 108 Sanctuary Various Rooms Promise Land Rooms Kidtricity Room FLC Café FLC Auditorium
1401 Griffin Road • Lakeland, FL 33810
| VICTORYCHURCH 863.859.6000 • www.victorylakeland.org
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME Next Sunday, March 9, begins Daylight Saving Time. Don’t forget to set your clocks AHEAD one hour on Saturday night.
CONNECTION/MEMBERSHIP CLASS SUNDAY, MARCH 23 | 9 AM - 2 PM | MAIN CAMPUS - OR SUNDAY, MARCH 30 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | VICTORY CHURCH @ LAKESIDE VILLAGE If you are new to Victory, and want to get involved in volunteer ministry, we would be thrilled to have you join us at one of our upcoming Connection/Membership Classes. Continental breakfast will be provided. In these classes you will: • Learn more about our church history, core values, and vision. • Discover where you might like to use your strengths to serve within the church. • Following the Connection Class is a short Membership session for those desiring to become members of Victory Church. Please choose which campus/date you would like to attend. Sign up online or drop off the Connection Card at the lobby table.
DREAM CENTER OPEN HOUSES MARCH 6, 13, & 22 | 6 - 7 PM | THE DREAM CENTER The Dream Center of Lakeland will be hosting Open Houses for anyone interested in touring the center or volunteering. DCL is located at 635 West 5th Street. Please call 863-413-0088 for more information.
STREET BLITZ SATURDAY, MARCH 22 | 9 AM - 12 PM | THE DREAM CENTER The entire church is invited to the Dream Center of Lakeland for a community Street Blitz. We will be hosting kids’ festivals, cleaning neighbourhoods, repairing homes, distributing food and clothing, and much more as we serve the community together! DCL is located at 635 West 5th Street. Please call 863-413-0088 for more information.
VICTORY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY - NOW ENROLLING Victory Christian Academy, our private Christian school, is now enrolling for the 2014-2015 school year for Preschool - 12th Grade. For more information on Victory Christian Academy, please call 863-858-5614 or visit www.vcaonline.org.
KIDS CLUB VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES If you’re interested in making a difference in the life of a child, KIDS CLUB (our children’s outreach ministry), is the ministry for you. There are opportunities available five days a week. We are in need of volunteers for Saturday mornings at the Dream Center and Thursday afternoons at Providence Reserve. For more info, please contact Teresa Swann at ext. 316.
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 There’s nothing greater than to “Impress” upon children the truth of God’s Word. OurOur There’s nothing greater than to “Impress” upon children the truth of God’s Word. goalgoal is toisprovide many exciting opportunities to do just that. For more information on on to provide many exciting opportunities to do just that. For more information our our many children’s programs, contact the Children’s Ministry offi ce at ext. 310. many children’s programs, contact the Children’s Ministry office at ext. 310.
STUDENT CHURCH - MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS STUDENT CHURCH - MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
WEDNESDAYS @ 6:30 PM PM | FLC AUDITORIUM WEDNESDAYS @ 6:30 | FLC AUDITORIUM OurOur heartbeat is to see students cultivate a lifea of by growing closer to to heartbeat is to see students cultivate lifeleadership of leadership by growing closer Christ, and our main weekly gathering provides an opportunity for students to connect Christ, and our 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, visit our website at www.studentchurch.net or call us at 324.324. world. For more info, visit our website at www.studentchurch.net or call usext. at ext.
MERGE - YOUNG ADULTS MERGE - YOUNG ADULTS
SUNDAYS @ 6@ PM | FLC AUDITORIUM SUNDAYS 6 PM | FLC AUDITORIUM OurOur weekly gathering is all connection: God’s presence, God’s people, andand weekly gathering isabout all about connection: God’s presence, God’s people, God’s Word. Join us, and we guarantee that you’ll experience a refreshing atmosphere God’s Word. Join us, and we guarantee that you’ll experience a refreshing atmosphere andand be greeted by some of the people you’ll everever meet. Please call call ext. ext. 324324 be greeted by some of friendliest the friendliest people you’ll meet. Please or visit www.mergelakeland.com. or visit www.mergelakeland.com.
FRIEND CONNECTION VICTORIAN TEATEA SOCIAL FRIEND CONNECTION VICTORIAN SOCIAL
SATURDAY, MARCH 8 | 12 | FLC ROOM 116116 SATURDAY, MARCH 8 | PM 12 PM | FLC ROOM Friend Connection invites you to a special “Victorian Tea Tea Social.” If you are aare widow Friend Connection invites you to a special “Victorian Social.” If you a widow whowho needs a friend, or if you are someone who would like to become a friend to ato a needs a friend, or if you are someone who would like to become a friend widow, youyou are encouraged to join us. Please call call Linda Stamps at 863-815-1238. widow, are encouraged to join us. Please Linda Stamps at 863-815-1238.
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! SENIOR MEAL DELIVERY | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5 | 85AM SENIOR MEAL DELIVERY | WEDNESDAY, MARCH | 8 AM “Breakfast is Served” teams meet at The Estates at Carpenters for meal pickup andand “Breakfast is Served” teams meet at The Estates at Carpenters for meal pickup delivery. Routes provided by VISTE. Contact Pastor Randy if you would like to delivery. Routes provided by VISTE. Contact Pastor Randy if you would likebe to be involved in this ministry on the of the (2 hour commitment). involved in this ministry on 1st the Wednesday 1st Wednesday of month the month (2 hour commitment). DAYDAY TOUR | FRIDAY, MARCH 7 | 37-| 10:30 PM PM TOUR | FRIDAY, MARCH 3 - 10:30 JoinJoin us for a trip to WOL Bollback Theater in for “The Collingsworth Family” us for a trip to WOL Bollback TheaterHudson in Hudson for “The Collingsworth Family” in concert. We will stop for an early dinner along the way and arrive between in concert. We will stop for an early dinner along the way and arrive between 6 - 6:15 PM PM for good seating. Concert begins at 7at PM. CostCost is $49 per per person, 6 - 6:15 for good seating. Concert begins 7 PM. is $49 person, all inclusive. You may sign up at the Information Desk or online at the Adult PlusPlus all inclusive. You may sign up at the Information Desk or online at the Adult Ministries page on our website. Ministries page on our website.
COMMUNITY COMMUNITYEVENTS EVENTS SPECIAL TOUCH MINISTRY - VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES SPECIAL TOUCH MINISTRY - VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Special Touch Ministry, which provides annual outreaches to people withwith disabilities, is is Special Touch Ministry, which provides annual outreaches to people disabilities, in need of volunteer staff to assist with their camps and activities. If interested, or if you in need of volunteer staff to assist with their camps and activities. If interested, or if you know of someone withwith a disability whowho might benefi t from theirtheir events, please call call Joe Joe know of someone a disability might benefi t from events, please at 321-480-9806 or email trementozzi@specialtouch.org. at 321-480-9806 or email trementozzi@specialtouch.org.
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SUNDAY, MARCH 2 8:15 & 10:15 AM 9 & 10:45 AM
9 AM 9:30 AM
9:30 & 10:45 AM 10:45 AM 4:30 PM 6 PM
25th Anniversary Celebration Begins Sunday Morning Café Morning Worship Service Early Childhood (Birth-Pre K) Clubhouse (K-1st Grade) Kidtricity Blast Off (Children’s Program - Grades 2-5) Transit North (Middle School) High School Life Classes Merge Life Class VictoryLife Classes (Adults) Kidtricity (Children’s Program – Grades 2-5) JBQ Practice Evening Worship Service Nursery (Birth – 3 years) Safari Club (4 year olds - Kindergarten) Kidtricity (1st - 5th Grade) Student Church (Middle & High School) Merge (Young Adults)
FLC Café Sanctuary Various Rooms FLC Room 122 Kidtricity Room FLC Auditorium Portable 15 Prayer Room Various Rooms Kidtricity Room FLC Room 108 Sanctuary Various Rooms Promise Land Rooms Kidtricity Room FLC Café FLC Auditorium
MONDAY, MARCH 3 TUESDAY, MARCH 4 7 AM 8:45 AM 7 PM
Men’s Prayer Meeting Ladies Bible Study Living Free Support Groups
Sanctuary FLC Room 116 Various Rooms
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5 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 (Middle School - College) VictoryLife Classes Choir Rehearsal Orchestra Rehearsal
Hospitality Suite Prayer Room Sanctuary Various Rooms Various Rooms FLC Auditorium Various Rooms Music Suite Music Suite
THURSDAY, MARCH 6 7 AM 9:30 AM 5:30 PM
Ladies Prayer Meeting Ladies Bible Study & Prayer Worship Team Rehearsal
Prayer Room Hospitality Suite Music Suite
FRIDAY, MARCH 7 9:45 AM 3:30 PM
Adult Plus Chapel Adult Plus Collingsworth Family Dinner & Concert
Chapel Depart West Lot
SATURDAY, MARCH 8 10 AM 12 PM
SWSS Kids Club Service Friend Connection Victorian Tea Social
Dream Center FLC Room 116
SUNDAY, MARCH 9 25th Anniversary Celebration Continues (Daylight Saving Time Begins) 10 AM Combined Morning Worship Service 4:30 PM JBQ Practice 6 PM Evening Worship Service Nursery (Birth – 3 years) Safari Club (4 year olds - Kindergarten) Kidtricity (1st - 5th Grade) Student Church (Middle & High School) Merge (Young Adults)
Sanctuary FLC Room 108 Sanctuary Various Rooms Promise Land Rooms Kidtricity Room FLC Café FLC Auditorium
1401 Griffin Road • Lakeland, FL 33810
| VICTORYCHURCH 863.859.6000 • www.victorylakeland.org