March 30, 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 30 8:15 & 10:15 AM 9 & 10:45 AM
9 AM 9:30 AM
9:30 & 10:45 AM 10:45 AM 6 PM
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) 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 13 Prayer Room Various Rooms Kidtricity Room Sanctuary Various Rooms Promise Land Rooms Kidtricity Room FLC Café FLC Auditorium
MONDAY, MARCH 31 TUESDAY, APRIL 1 7 AM 8:45 AM 7 PM
Men’s Prayer Meeting Ladies Bible Study Living Free Support Groups
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2 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
THURSDAY, APRIL 3 7 AM 9:30 AM 5:30 PM
Ladies Prayer Meeting Ladies Bible Study & Prayer Worship Team Rehearsal
FRIDAY, APRIL 4 9:45 AM
Adult Plus Chapel
SATURDAY, APRIL 5 10 AM
SWSS Kids Club Service
SUNDAY, APRIL 6
Sunday Morning Café Morning Worship Service Early Childhood (Birth-Pre K) Clubhouse (K-1st Grade) 9 AM Kidtricity Blast Off (Children’s Program - Grades 2-5) 9:30 AM Transit North (Middle School) High School Life Classes Merge Life Class 9:30 & 10:45 AM VictoryLife Classes (Adults) Program – Grades 2-5) 10:45 AM Kidtricity (Children’s Tickets: Included: JBQ Practice 4:30 PM $69...March 1 - 31 Continental 6 PM Evening Worship Service $79...April 1 - 30 Breakfast, Snacks, Nursery (Birth – 3 years) $89...May 1 - 8Safari Club Lunch, Leadercast (4 year olds - Kindergarten) $99...May 9 Kidtricity (1st Notebook, - 5th Grade)JOY FM Student (Middle & High School) $59...Groups 10 + Church Goodie Bag Merge (Young Adults)
8:15 & 10:15 AM 9 & 10:45 AM
Register now at thejoyfm.com
Sanctuary FLC Room 116 Various Rooms
Hospitality Suite Prayer Room Sanctuary Various Rooms Various Rooms FLC Auditorium Various Rooms Music Suite Music Suite
Prayer Room Hospitality Suite Music Suite
Chapel
Dream Center
FLC Café Sanctuary Various Rooms FLC Room 122 Kidtricity Room FLC Auditorium Portable 13 Prayer Room Various Rooms Kidtricity Room 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
EASTER LILIES FOR SALE
Purchase an Easter Lily, in memory of a loved one, for Easter Sunday, April 20, for only $6 each. 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, April 13.
WATER BAPTISM
SUNDAY, APRIL 13 | 4:45 PM | MEZZANINE ROOM 1 If you have accepted Christ, and would like to be baptized, please attend our upcoming baptism class. Immediately following the class will be 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 at victorylakeland.org/water-baptism or at the Information Desk.
BABY DEDICATIONS
SUNDAY, APRIL 6 | 6 PM SERVICE If you would like to have your baby dedicated at Victory Church, please contact Stacy Coffman, at 863-859-6000 ext. 311, by Monday, March 31 for details.
ANNUAL CHURCH BUSINESS MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 8 | 6:30 PM | SANCTUARY Members are especially encouraged to attend our Annual Business Meeting, but everyone is welcome. Child care will be provided (birth - 5th grade).
EPIC SPORTS MINISTRY
MONDAY, APRIL 7 EPIC Sports Ministry (Every Person In Christ) is a not-for-profit organization where faith and fitness are partnered for the development of girls and boys. EPIC provides a safe Christian environment for classes including Dance, Tumbling, and Cheerleading, while giving students the tools to grow spiritually through prayer, devotions, and chapel. If you are interested, or would like more information, please stop by the lobby table to meet world class gymnast and Executive Director, Yong Fan. The classes start on Monday, April 7.
PANAMA MISSION TRIP INFORMATIONAL MEETING
SUNDAY, APRIL 13 | 5 PM | MEZZANINE ROOM 8 During this mission trip to Panama City, Panama, July 8 - 15, we will construct a Latin America Child Care school, as well as conduct a children’s ministry program, a medical clinic, and evangelism efforts. The cost is $1,195. Please make plans to attend this important informational meeting. We also will be discussing our upcoming trips to Nairobi, Kenya and Cuba. For questions, please contact Joyce Albanese, at 859-6000 ext. 222.
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.
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 a child in the way he should go, and he will not depart fromfrom it.” Our goalgoal for for “Train up a child in the way he should go, and he will not depart it.” Our every child thatthat 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 many children’s programs, please contact us at 863-859-6000 information on our many children’s programs, please contact us at 863-859-6000 ext. ext. 310.310.
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 toissee students cultivate a lifea of by growing closer to to heartbeat to see students cultivate lifeleadership of leadership by growing closer Christ, andand our our 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 at www.studentchurch.net or call us atus at world. For more website at www.studentchurch.net or call 863-859-6000 ext. ext. 324.324. 863-859-6000
MERGE - YOUNG ADULTS MERGE - YOUNG ADULTS
SUNDAYS @ 6@ PM | FLC AUDITORIUM SUNDAYS 6 PM | FLC AUDITORIUM OurOur weekly gathering is allisabout connection: God’s presence, God’s people, andand weekly gathering all about connection: God’s presence, God’s people, God’s Word. JoinJoin us, and we guarantee thatthat you’ll experience a refreshing atmosphere God’s Word. us, and we guarantee you’ll experience a refreshing atmosphere andand be greeted by some of the people you’ll everever meet. Please call call be greeted by some of friendliest the friendliest people you’ll meet. Please 863-859-6000 ext. ext. 324324 or visit www.mergelakeland.com. 863-859-6000 or visit www.mergelakeland.com.
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 SENIOR MEAL DELIVERY
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2 | 82AM | THE ESTATES AT CARPENTERS WEDNESDAY, APRIL | 8 AM | THE ESTATES AT CARPENTERS “Breakfast is Served” teams meetmeet at The Estates at Carpenters for meal pickup andand “Breakfast is Served” teams at The Estates at Carpenters for meal pickup delivery. Routes provided by VISTE. Contact Pastor Randy if you would like like to be delivery. Routes provided by VISTE. Contact Pastor Randy if you would 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).
DEMENTIA CARE CONFERENCE DEMENTIA CARE CONFERENCE
FRIDAY, APRIL 4 | 14PM - 5:30 PM PM | HIGHLAND PARK NAZARENE FRIDAY, APRIL | 1 PM - 5:30 | HIGHLAND PARK NAZARENE “Think About It: Dementia Care Conference,” is a free education andand information event “Think About It: Dementia Care Conference,” is a free education information event for family caregivers andand others interested in learning about Alzheimer’s andand dementia for family caregivers others interested in learning about Alzheimer’s dementia care.care. Please RSVP for seating andand refreshment purposes to (863) 292-9210. Flyers are are Please RSVP for seating refreshment purposes to (863) 292-9210. Flyers available at the front desk. available at the front desk. DAYDAY TOUR | TUESDAY, APRIL 8 | 9:30 AM AM - 4 PM TOUR | TUESDAY, APRIL 8 | 9:30 - 4 PM JoinJoin us for relaxing andand beautiful picnic at Fort DeSoto Park’s North Beach. YouYou willwill us afor a relaxing beautiful picnic at Fort DeSoto Park’s North Beach. havehave an opportunity to walk the park paths, wade intointo the Gulf, or just recline under an opportunity to walk the park paths, wade the Gulf, or just recline under the shade trees. AfterAfter lunch, there willwill be more freefree timetime andand a stop at Parkesdale FarmFarm the shade trees. lunch, there be more a stop at Parkesdale for strawberry desserts on the back. Only $30$30 per per person. Bring youryour ownown lawnlawn for strawberry desserts on way the way back. Only person. Bring chair. Sign up in the lobby or online on the AdultPlus ministry page at chair. Sign up in the lobby or online on the AdultPlus ministry page at www.victorylakeland.org. www.victorylakeland.org.
FAMILY FAMILYNEWS NEWS
DROP-IN BABY SHOWER FOR TALOR BLACKBURN MCGRAW DROP-IN BABY SHOWER FOR TALOR BLACKBURN MCGRAW
SATURDAY, APRIL 12 |12 10|AM - 12- PM | LONE PALM GOLF CLUB SATURDAY, APRIL 10 AM 12 PM | LONE PALM GOLF CLUB YouYou are invited to a Drop-In Baby Shower for Talor Blackburn McGraw on Saturday, are invited to a Drop-In Baby Shower for Talor Blackburn McGraw on Saturday, AprilApril 12, 12, fromfrom 10 AM - Noon, at Lone PalmPalm GolfGolf Club, 800800 LoneLone PalmPalm Drive, Lakeland, 10 AM - Noon, at Lone Club, Drive, Lakeland, 33815. TalorTalor andand Brock havehave registered for their son,son, Colby, at Target andand Babies R Us. 33815. Brock registered for their Colby, at Target Babies R Us.
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SUNDAY, MARCH 30 8:15 & 10:15 AM 9 & 10:45 AM
9 AM 9:30 AM
9:30 & 10:45 AM 10:45 AM 6 PM
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) 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 13 Prayer Room Various Rooms Kidtricity Room Sanctuary Various Rooms Promise Land Rooms Kidtricity Room FLC Café FLC Auditorium
MONDAY, MARCH 31 TUESDAY, APRIL 1 7 AM 8:45 AM 7 PM
Men’s Prayer Meeting Ladies Bible Study Living Free Support Groups
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2 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
THURSDAY, APRIL 3 7 AM 9:30 AM 5:30 PM
Ladies Prayer Meeting Ladies Bible Study & Prayer Worship Team Rehearsal
FRIDAY, APRIL 4 9:45 AM
Adult Plus Chapel
SATURDAY, APRIL 5 10 AM
SWSS Kids Club Service
SUNDAY, APRIL 6 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
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)
Sanctuary FLC Room 116 Various Rooms
Hospitality Suite Prayer Room Sanctuary Various Rooms Various Rooms FLC Auditorium Various Rooms Music Suite Music Suite
Prayer Room Hospitality Suite Music Suite
Chapel
Dream Center
FLC Café Sanctuary Various Rooms FLC Room 122 Kidtricity Room FLC Auditorium Portable 13 Prayer Room Various Rooms Kidtricity Room 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