MARCH 8, 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.
8:15 & 10:15 AM 9 & 10:45 AM
9:30 AM 9:30 & 10:45 AM 4:30 PM 5 PM 6 PM
7:30 PM
SUNDAY, MARCH 8
Sunday Morning Café Morning Worship Services Victory Nursery (Birth - 1 yr) Victory Preschool (1 yr - PK5) Victory Kids (K - 5th Grade) VSC Mid Classes (Middle School) VSC High School Life Classes VictoryLife Classes (Adults) JBQ Practice Small Group Leader Meeting Evening Worship Service Victory Nursery (Birth – 1 yr) Victory Preschool (1 yr - Pre-K) Victory Kids (K - 5th grade) Student Church (Middle and High School) Newcomer Dinner
FLC Café Sanctuary Sanctuary Nursery FLC Various Rooms FLC Auditorium Portables 15 & 17 Portable 13 Various Rooms FLC Room 108 Chapel Sanctuary Sanctuary Nursery FLC Various Rooms Kidriticy Room FLC Auditorium FLC Auditorium
MONDAY, MARCH 9 7 AM 9 AM
10 AM 5 PM 6:30 PM
8 PM
9:30 AM 5:30 PM
9:45 AM
8 AM 10 AM
8:15 & 10:15 AM 9 & 10:45 AM
9:30 AM 9:30 & 10:45 AM 4:30 PM 5 PM 6 PM
TUESDAY, MARCH 10 Men’s Prayer Meeting Ladies Bible Study
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11
Women’s Intercessory Prayer Praying Mothers Evening Worship Service Nursery (Birth – 2 yr) Royal Rangers & Girls Ministries - Boys & Girls Scouting Programs (Ages 3-18 yr) Student Church Mid (Middle School) Student Church (High School) VictoryLife Classes & Groups Choir Rehearsal Orchestra Rehearsal
THURSDAY, MARCH 12 Ladies Bible Study and Prayer Worship Team Rehearsal
FRIDAY, MARCH 13 AdultPlus Chapel
SATURDAY, MARCH 14 Men’s Breakfast SWSS Kids Club Service
SUNDAY, MARCH 15
Sunday Morning Café Morning Worship Services Victory Nursery (Birth - 1 yr) Victory Preschool (1 yr - PK5) Victory Kids (K - 5th Grade) VSC Mid Classes (Middle School) VSC High School Life Classes VictoryLife Classes (Adults) JBQ Practice Mission Trip Informational Meeting Evening Worship Service Victory Nursery (Birth – 1 yr) Victory Preschool (1 yr - Pre-K) Victory Kids (K - 5th grade) Student Church (Middle and High School)
Sanctuary FLC Café
Hospitality Suite Prayer Room Sanctuary Various Rooms Various Rooms FLC Café FLC Auditorium Various Rooms Music Suite Music Suite
Hospitality Suite Music Suite
Chapel
FLC Auditorium Dream Center
FLC Café Sanctuary Sanctuary Nursery FLC Various Rooms FLC Auditorium Portables 15 & 17 Portable 13 Various Rooms FLC Room 108 Mezzanine Room 8 Sanctuary Sanctuary Nursery FLC Various Rooms Kidtricity Room FLC Auditorium
| VICTORYCHURCH 1401 Griffin Road • Lakeland, FL 33810
863.859.6000 • www.victorylakeland.org
SMALL GROUP LEADER MEETING
TODAY | 5 - 5:45 PM | CHAPEL Small Group Leaders, join us for instruction and fellowship as we begin a new semester. This will be your opportunity to pick up your leaders’ materials and have your questions answered. For more information, contact Tim Blackburn at tblackburn@victorylakeland.org.
NEWCOMER DINNER
TONIGHT | 7:30 PM | FLC AUDITORIUM If you’re new to Victory, please join us for a wonderful welcome dinner. 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 may sign up online or at the table in the lobby.
CONNECTION/MEMBERSHIP CLASS
SUNDAY, MARCH 22 | 9 AM - 12 PM | MAIN CAMPUS - OR SUNDAY, MARCH 29 | 9:30 AM - 12 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 our upcoming Connection/Membership class. A continental breakfast will be provided. In the Connection class, you will learn more about our church history, core values, and vision, and discover where you might like to use your strengths to serve within the church. For those desiring to become a member of Victory Church, there is a short membership session following each of the Connection classes. Sign up online or drop off the insert at the lobby table.
GIRLS’ MINISTRIES CHICK-FIL-A SPIRIT NIGHT
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 | 3 – 8 PM | NORTH OR SOUTH CHICK-FIL-A Let’s help our girls meet their fundraising goal for their upcoming mission trip! Mention Victory Church when ordering inside, or at the drive-thru, and Girls Ministries Honor Stars 2 will receive 20% of all sales!
MISSION TRIP INFORMATIONAL MEETING
SUNDAY, MARCH 15 | 5 PM | MEZZANINE ROOM 8 Join us next Sunday afternoon to learn about our summer and fall mission trips, which will include construction, a medical clinic, and children’s evangelism. Participants must have (or obtain) a current passport, which is valid through December 2015.
VICTORY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY - NOW ENROLLING
Victory Christian Academy, our private Christian school, is now enrolling for the 2015-2016 school year for Preschool - 12th Grade. For more information on Victory Christian Academy, please call 863-858-5614 or visit www.vcaonline.org.
MATTHEW WEST WITH COLTON DIXON - THE LIVE FOREVER TOUR
FRIDAY, APRIL 17 | 7 PM | VICTORY CHURCH Victory Church and the JOY FM present Matthew West and the Live Forever Tour with Special Guest Colton Dixon. Matthew West is a contemporary Christian musician and actor. A 2013 American Music Award Winner, and five-time Dove Award Nominee, West has touched the hearts of many with his inspirational music. Tickets are $25 per person and are available in the Victory Bookstore or online at victorylakeland.org. Make sure you join us for this incredible event!
Victory Ministries Victory Ministries
TH CHILDREN’S MINISTRY - BIRTH THROUGH 5TH5GRADE CHILDREN’S MINISTRY - BIRTH THROUGH GRADE
SUNDAYS @ 9@&910:45 AMAM & 6&PM | WEDNESDAYS @ 6:30 PM PM SUNDAYS & 10:45 6 PM | WEDNESDAYS @ 6:30 OurOur goalgoal for every childchild whowho comes through Children’s Ministry is toisfeel safesafe andand loved, for every comes through Children’s Ministry to feel loved, to sense the presence of God, andand to be ample opportunity for growth in Christ. to sense the presence of God, togiven be given ample opportunity for growth in Christ.
STUDENT CHURCH - MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS STUDENT CHURCH - MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
WED @ 6:30 PM PM | HS| MEETS IN FLC AUDITORIUM | MS| MS MEETS IN FLC CAFÉ WED @ 6:30 HS MEETS IN FLC AUDITORIUM MEETS IN FLC CAFÉ OurOur heartbeat is toissee students cultivate a lifea of by growing closer to to heartbeat to see students cultivate lifeleadership of leadership by growing closer Christ. OurOur mainmain weekly gathering provides an opportunity for students to connect withwith Christ. weekly gathering provides an opportunity for students to connect eacheach other, celebrate the goodness of God, and be challenged to impact their world. other, celebrate the goodness of God, and be challenged to impact their world.
VICTORY YOUNG ADULTS VICTORY YOUNG ADULTS
YOUNG ADULTS, PROFESSIONALS, & COUPLES YOUNG ADULTS, PROFESSIONALS, & COUPLES Come out out the the first fiSunday of every month, as VYA meets for “The Gathering,” a fulla full Come rst Sunday of every month, as VYA meets for “The Gathering,” worship service withwith teaching andand fellowship. VYAVYA alsoalso offers small groups thatthat meet worship service teaching fellowship. offers small groups meet throughout the month, aimed at connecting one another and building relationships. throughout the month, aimed at connecting one another and building relationships.
ADULT PLUS MINISTRIES - SENIORS ADULT PLUS MINISTRIES - SENIORS
CHAPEL | FRIDAYS @ 9:45 AMAM (PRE-SERVICE SINGING @ 9:30 AM)AM) | CHAPEL CHAPEL | FRIDAYS @ 9:45 (PRE-SERVICE SINGING @ 9:30 | CHAPEL We We encourage all ofallour Victory seniors & friends to join us every Friday! encourage of our Victory seniors & friends to join us every Friday! UPCOMING ADULTPLUS EVENTS: UPCOMING ADULTPLUS EVENTS: · Tues. Mar.Mar. 10: 10: DayDay Tour: Tarpon Springs Dolphin Cruise & Hellas Greek · Tues. Tour: Tarpon Springs Dolphin Cruise & Hellas Greek Restaurant for lunch | 8 AM – 5 PM | Tour is full Call Pastor Randy to be on on Restaurant for lunch | 8 AM – 5 PM | Tour is |full | Call Pastor Randy to put be put waiting list. list. waiting · Fri.· Fri. Chapel, Mar.Mar. 13: 13: TheThe Wine Family in concert. Chapel, Wine Family in concert. · Fri.· Fri. Chapel, Mar. 27: Brocks’ fi nal Chapel service Chapel, Mar. 27: Brocks’ final Chapel service
YOUTH FOR CHRIST YOUTH FOR CHRIST
Community Missions Community Missions
TUESDAY, MARCH 17 |17 7 PM | FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH AT THE MALL TUESDAY, MARCH | 7 PM | FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH AT THE MALL Youth for Christ invites youyou to an of celebration of 25 of serving youth Youth for Christ invites toevening an evening of celebration ofyears 25 years of serving youth in Polk County. David Nasser, Executive ViceVice President of Spiritual Development at at in Polk County. David Nasser, Executive President of Spiritual Development Liberty University, andand nationally renowned speaker will will be presenting. JoinJoin us atus at Liberty University, nationally renowned speaker be presenting. 6 PM for an D’oeuvre reception andand ministry fair followed by the 7 PM program. 6 PM forHors an Hors D’oeuvre reception ministry fair followed by the 7 PM program. Open invitation withwith no ticket cost.cost. RSVP @ www.25yearsofyfc.eventbrite.com or by Open invitation no ticket RSVP @ www.25yearsofyfc.eventbrite.com or by calling 863-325-9220. calling 863-325-9220.
CLOTHING DRIVE FOR HAITI CLOTHING DRIVE FOR HAITI
FRIDAY, MARCH 13 |13 9 AM - 5 PM - OR- OR - SATURDAY, MARCH 14 |14 9 AM - 12- PM FRIDAY, MARCH | 9 AM - 5 PM - SATURDAY, MARCH | 9 AM 12 PM HelpHelp the the people in the mountains of Peyi Pouri staystay warm by bringing in clothes suchsuch people in the mountains of Peyi Pouri warm by bringing in clothes as sweaters, jackets, socks, fleece pants, blankets, etc.etc. YouYou maymay bring donations to to as sweaters, jackets, socks, fleece pants, blankets, bring donations Valladares & Associates at 5344 U.S.U.S. Highway 98 North, Lakeland, FL 33809. For For Valladares & Associates at 5344 Highway 98 North, Lakeland, FL 33809. more information please contact Project Child at 727-244-8289. more information please contact Project Child at 727-244-8289.
Bridal Shower Bridal Shower
BRIDAL SHOWER FOR JORDAN LESTER AND JOHN KICKLIGHTER BRIDAL SHOWER FOR JORDAN LESTER AND JOHN KICKLIGHTER TODAY | 4 -| 5:30 PM PM | HOSPITALITY SUITE | VICTORY’S NORTH CAMPUS TODAY 4 - 5:30 | HOSPITALITY SUITE | VICTORY’S NORTH CAMPUS Friends andand family welcome youyou to join them for afor Drop-In Bridal Shower for Jordan Friends family welcome to join them a Drop-In Bridal Shower for Jordan Lester, bride-elect of John Kicklighter. Bridal registry is atisBed, Bath, & Beyond andand Lester, bride-elect of John Kicklighter. Bridal registry at Bed, Bath, & Beyond Target. Target.
Baby Shower Baby Shower
PASTOR TIMTIM AND TINA SMITH PASTOR AND TINA SMITH
SUNDAY, MARCH 15 |15 4 -| 5:30 PM PM | HOSPITALITY SUITE SUNDAY, MARCH 4 - 5:30 | HOSPITALITY SUITE JoinJoin Pastor Tim and Tina for a drop-in baby shower for arrival of their son,son, Pastor Tim and Tina for a drop-in baby shower the for the arrival of their Timothy Franklin. Tim and Tina are the Middle School Pastors at Victory Church. Timothy Franklin. Tim and Tina are the Middle School Pastors at Victory Church. They are are registered at Amazon.com andand Target. They registered at Amazon.com Target.
8:15 & 10:15 AM 9 & 10:45 AM
9:30 AM 9:30 & 10:45 AM 4:30 PM 5 PM 6 PM
7:30 PM
SUNDAY, MARCH 8
Sunday Morning Café Morning Worship Services Victory Nursery (Birth - 1 yr) Victory Preschool (1 yr - PK5) Victory Kids (K - 5th Grade) VSC Mid Classes (Middle School) VSC High School Life Classes VictoryLife Classes (Adults) JBQ Practice Small Group Leader Meeting Evening Worship Service Victory Nursery (Birth – 1 yr) Victory Preschool (1 yr - Pre-K) Victory Kids (K - 5th grade) Student Church (Middle and High School) Newcomer Dinner
FLC Café Sanctuary Sanctuary Nursery FLC Various Rooms FLC Auditorium Portables 15 & 17 Portable 13 Various Rooms FLC Room 108 Chapel Sanctuary Sanctuary Nursery FLC Various Rooms Kidriticy Room FLC Auditorium FLC Auditorium
MONDAY, MARCH 9 7 AM 9 AM
10 AM 5 PM 6:30 PM
8 PM
9:30 AM 5:30 PM
9:45 AM
8 AM 10 AM
8:15 & 10:15 AM 9 & 10:45 AM
9:30 AM 9:30 & 10:45 AM 4:30 PM 5 PM 6 PM
TUESDAY, MARCH 10 Men’s Prayer Meeting Ladies Bible Study
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11
Women’s Intercessory Prayer Praying Mothers Evening Worship Service Nursery (Birth – 2 yr) Royal Rangers & Girls Ministries - Boys & Girls Scouting Programs (Ages 3-18 yr) Student Church Mid (Middle School) Student Church (High School) VictoryLife Classes & Groups Choir Rehearsal Orchestra Rehearsal
THURSDAY, MARCH 12 Ladies Bible Study and Prayer Worship Team Rehearsal
FRIDAY, MARCH 13 AdultPlus Chapel
SATURDAY, MARCH 14 Men’s Breakfast SWSS Kids Club Service
SUNDAY, MARCH 15
Sunday Morning Café Morning Worship Services Victory Nursery (Birth - 1 yr) Victory Preschool (1 yr - PK5) Victory Kids (K - 5th Grade) VSC Mid Classes (Middle School) VSC High School Life Classes VictoryLife Classes (Adults) JBQ Practice Mission Trip Informational Meeting Evening Worship Service Victory Nursery (Birth – 1 yr) Victory Preschool (1 yr - Pre-K) Victory Kids (K - 5th grade) Student Church (Middle and High School)
Sanctuary FLC Café
Hospitality Suite Prayer Room Sanctuary Various Rooms Various Rooms FLC Café FLC Auditorium Various Rooms Music Suite Music Suite
Hospitality Suite Music Suite
Chapel
FLC Auditorium Dream Center
FLC Café Sanctuary Sanctuary Nursery FLC Various Rooms FLC Auditorium Portables 15 & 17 Portable 13 Various Rooms FLC Room 108 Mezzanine Room 8 Sanctuary Sanctuary Nursery FLC Various Rooms Kidtricity Room FLC Auditorium
| VICTORYCHURCH 1401 Griffin Road • Lakeland, FL 33810
863.859.6000 • www.victorylakeland.org