Victory Church Bulletin 3/15/15

MARCH 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, MARCH 15 8:15 & 10:15 AM 9 & 10:45 AM

9:30 AM 9:30 & 10:45 AM 5 PM 6 PM

(Victory’s 26th Anniversary) 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) 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)

FLC Café Sanctuary Sanctuary Nursery FLC Various Rooms FLC Auditorium Portables 15 & 17 Portable 13 Various Rooms Mezzanine Room 8 Sanctuary Sanctuary Nursery FLC Various Rooms Kidriticy Room FLC Auditorium

MONDAY, MARCH 16 7 AM 9 AM

10 AM 5 PM 6:30 PM

8 PM

9:30 AM 5:30 PM

9:45 AM

10 AM

8:15 & 10:15 AM 9 AM 9 & 10:45 AM

9:30 AM 9:30 & 10:45 AM 6 PM

TUESDAY, MARCH 17 Men’s Prayer Meeting Ladies Bible Study

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18

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 Dunk Contest (Middle & High School) VictoryLife Classes & Groups Choir Rehearsal Orchestra Rehearsal

THURSDAY, MARCH 19 Ladies Bible Study and Prayer Worship Team Rehearsal

FRIDAY, MARCH 20 AdultPlus Chapel

SATURDAY, MARCH 21 SWSS Kids Club Service

SUNDAY, MARCH 22

Sunday Morning Café Connection Class 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) 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 Auditorium Various Rooms Music Suite Music Suite

Hospitality Suite Music Suite

Chapel

Dream Center

FLC Café FLC Room 116 Sanctuary Sanctuary Nursery FLC Various Rooms FLC Auditorium Portables 15 & 17 Portable 13 Various Rooms Sanctuary Sanctuary Nursery FLC Various Rooms Kidtricity Room FLC Auditorium

| VICTORYCHURCH 1401 Grifﬁn Road • Lakeland, FL 33810

863.859.6000 • www.victorylakeland.org

MISSION TRIP INFORMATIONAL MEETING

TODAY | 5 PM | MEZZANINE ROOM 8 Join us this 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.

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!

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.

EASTER LILIES FOR SALE

Purchase an Easter Lily, in memory of a loved one, for Easter Sunday, April 5, for only $6. Please sign up and pay at the Information Desk. A special insert will be included in the bulletin in commemoration of these loved ones. You are welcome to take the plant home with you following the evening service on Easter Sunday. The deadline for ordering lilies is Sunday, March 29.

WATER BAPTISM

SUNDAY, APRIL 12 | 4:45 PM | MEZZANINE ROOM 8 If you have accepted Christ, and would like to be baptized, please attend our baptism class on April 12, immediately followed by the baptism held during our 6 PM service. Robes will be provided, but please wear a dark t-shirt and shorts under the robe. Sign up online or at the Information Desk.

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 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 the goodness of God, andand be challenged to impact theirtheir world. other, celebrate goodness of God, be challenged to impact world.

VICTORY YOUNG ADULTS VICTORY YOUNG ADULTS

YOUNG ADULTS, PROFESSIONALS, & COUPLES YOUNG ADULTS, PROFESSIONALS, & COUPLES Come out the ﬁ rst Sunday of every month, as VYA meets for “The Gathering,” a fulla full Come out the ﬁrst Sunday of every month, as VYA meets for “The Gathering,” worship service with teaching and fellowship. VYA also offers small groups that meet worship service with teaching and fellowship. VYA also offers small groups that 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 of our Victory seniors & friends to join us every Friday! encourage all of our Victory seniors & friends to join us every Friday!

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.

Baby Shower Baby Shower

PASTOR TIMTIM AND TINA SMITH PASTOR AND TINA SMITH

TODAY | 4 -| 5:30 PM PM | HOSPITALITY SUITE TODAY 4 - 5:30 | HOSPITALITY SUITE JoinJoin Pastor Tim and Tina for a drop-in baby shower for the arrival of their son,son, Pastor Tim and Tina for a drop-in baby shower 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.

Farewell Reception Farewell Reception

PASTOR RANDY & TAMI BROCK FAREWELL PASTOR RANDY & TAMI BROCK FAREWELL

SUNDAY, MARCH 29 |29 4 PM | FLC ROOM 116116 SUNDAY, MARCH | 4 PM | FLC ROOM JoinJoin us for Drop-By Farewell Reception for Pastor Randy & Tami Brock. For For the the us afor a Drop-By Farewell Reception for Pastor Randy & Tami Brock. pastpast 9 years, the the Brocks havehave served as Victory’s Adult PlusPlus Pastors, ministering 9 years, Brocks served as Victory’s Adult Pastors, ministering God’s Word to our seniors withwith passion, creativity, andand dedication. FeelFeel freefree to bring God’s Word to our seniors passion, creativity, dedication. to bring a card to express youryour lovelove as you helphelp us honor them for the liveslives theythey havehave impacted. a card to express as you us honor them for the impacted.

PRISON MINISTRY THANK YOU PRISON MINISTRY THANK YOU

Thank You Thank You

Today, we are celebrating andand thanking those whowho volunteer andand serve faithfully Today, we are celebrating thanking those volunteer serve faithfully in our prison ministry. As a result of their faithfulness to serve, and through the the in our prison ministry. As a result of their faithfulness to serve, and through prompting of the HolyHoly Spirit, we have witnessed 3,970 salvations andand 10,956 prompting of the Spirit, we have witnessed 3,970 salvations 10,956 rededications. If you are interested in learning more about the prison ministry, or to rededications. If you are interested in learning more about the prison ministry, or to become a volunteer, please contact the Care Ministry Ofﬁ ce. become a volunteer, please contact the Care Ministry Ofﬁce.

Victory Bookstore Victory Bookstore 40% OffOff All All Items! (except candy) 40% Items! (except candy)

StopStop by the Victory Bookstore andand looklook at the newest by the Victory Bookstore at the newest book releases, CDs, andand more. book releases, CDs, more.