May 11, 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, MAY 11
(Mother’s Day) Sunday Morning Café Morning Worship Services 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) 10:45 AM Kidtricity (Children’s Program – Grades 2-5) Thanks for joining us today as Service we celebrate women Evening Worship 6 PM (Birththey – 3 years) and honor the Nursery many ways have impacted and Safari Club (4 year - Kindergarten) shaped our lives. We hope youolds enjoy this special Kidtricity (1st - 5th Grade) time of blessing, honor, thanks, and remembrance Student Church (Middle & High School) for all the women our Victory Mergein (Young Adults) Church family. 8:15 & 10:15 AM 9 & 10:45 AM
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, MAY 12 7 AM 8:45 AM 7 PM
10 AM 5 PM 6:30 PM
8 PM
9:30 AM 5:30 PM
9:45 AM
8 AM 8 AM 10 AM 12 PM
8:15 & 10:15 AM 9 & 10:45 AM
9 AM 9:30 AM
9:30 & 10:45 AM 10:45 AM 4:45 PM 5 PM 6 PM
TUESDAY, MAY 13
Men’s Prayer Meeting Ladies’ Bible Study Living Free Support Groups
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14
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, MAY 15 Ladies’ Bible Study & Prayer Worship Team Rehearsal
FRIDAY, MAY 16
AdultPlus Chapel
SATURDAY, MAY 17
Circle J Work Day Men’s Breakfast SWSS Kids Club Service Women’s Ministry Friend Connection
SUNDAY, MAY 18
Sunday Morning Café Morning Worship Services 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) Water Baptism Class Human Trafficking Ministry Opportunity Evening Worship Service/Water Baptism 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
Hospitality Suite Music Suite
Chapel
Cheyenne Territory FLC Auditorium Dream Center FLC Room 116
FLC Café Sanctuary Various Rooms FLC Room 122 Kidtricity Room FLC Auditorium Portable 13 Prayer Room Various Rooms Kidtricity Room Mezzanine Room 8 Prayer Room 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
CIRCLE J WORK DAYS
SATURDAY, MAY 17 | 8 AM - 12 PM | CHEYENNE TERRITORY Painting, cleanup, landscape pruning, repairs, and other jobs need to be done in preparation for the June 16 arrival of 200 kids. Call 859-6000, ext. 310 for more information.
WATER BAPTISM
SUNDAY, MAY 18 | 4:45 PM | MEZZANINE ROOM 8 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 or at the Information Desk.
PANAMA MISSION TRIP
During this mission trip to Panama City, July 8 - 15, we will construct a Latin America Child Care school, as well as conduct children’s evangelism and a medical clinic. Cost is $1,195. A $250 deposit is due now. For more information, or questions about upcoming trips to Kenya and Cuba, contact Joyce Albanese, at 859-6000, ext. 222.
SUITCASES NEEDED
Large, sturdy, used suitcases are needed to pack missions supplies for Victory’s upcoming missions trip to the Panama (suitcases must close properly & will not be returned). Please drop off suitcases at the Information Desk by May 25.
MEN’S WILDFIRE WEEKEND
JUNE 20-21 | USF SUN DOME Imagine 10,000 men; fathers, sons, brothers, and Christ-followers, coming together to worship God and learn more about the life of true adventure He intends for us as men. Register online at www.wildfireweekend.com. Make sure to enter “Victory” in the group section when you register. For more information, please call Barb Noble at 863-859-6000, ext. 272.
HUMAN TRAFFICKING MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES
SUNDAY, MAY 18 | 5 PM | PRAYER ROOM Ladies, at our recent Chocolate, Coffee, & Friends event, we presented information, and received an offering for human trafficking. If you’d like to learn more and become involved in a ministry for human trafficking, please mark your calendar to join Sharon Blackburn and Nicole Alvarez, member of Victory Church, and board member of the Florida Baptist Children’s Home.
YOUTH SUMMER CAMP
MONDAY, JUNE 23 - FRIDAY, JUNE 27 | GRADES 6-12 Students, be sure to join Pastor Josh and Pastor Tim, Victory’s youth, and students from around the state, at Masterpiece Gardens in Lake Wales for a life-changing week. Building life-long friendships, engaging in great services, and enjoying the activities are just a few of the reasons for you to be there. The $225 cost includes housing, meals, and transportation. Applications are available in the Student Church office. For more info, contact Joyce Michael at 859-6000, ext. 324.
2014 SENIOR NIGHT
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21 | 6:30 PM | FLC AUDITORIUM Student Church will honor 2014 graduates with Senior Night. We will be giving away a $250 scholarship to any school of your choice; all graduates are eligible. Seniors and their families are welcome to attend a banquet in the Café immediately following the service. RSVP to the Student Church Office, or call Joyce Michael at 859-6000, ext. 324.
WOMEN’S MINISTRY FRIEND CONNECTION
SATURDAY, MAY 17 | 12 PM | FLC ROOM 116 Join the Friend Connection for a “Hat Luncheon Social.” If you are a widow, or would like to be a friend to a widow, you are invited. Please call Linda Stamps at 815-1238 if you are attending. P.S. Remember to wear your favorite hat!
VCA PRESCHOOL STAFF PART-TIME OPENINGS
We are looking for fun, enthusiastic, caring people who love working with children to fill part time afternoon positions in our Preschool. If interested, apply at the preschool office, or call (863) 327-1200 for information.
BUS DRIVERS FOR VCA
If you are interested in driving a school bus for VCA end of year field trips, please contact Melanie Cooper at 863-858-5614. Drivers must have their CDL license with passenger and school bus endorsements.
VICTORY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY FUNDRAISER
SUNDAY, MAY 18 | 12 - 8 PM | BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S (NORTH SIDE) Come out to “Spirit Night” and help support our school! Write “Victory” on the back of your receipt, and a percentage of your purchase will go towards VCA.
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 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 For more the presence of God, togiven be given ample opportunity for growth in Christ. more information on our many children’s programs, please contact us atus863-859-6000, information on our many children’s programs, please contact 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 For more info,info, visitvisit our our website at www.studentchurch.net or call us atus at world. 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 Victory seniors & friends to join us every Friday! encourage allour of our Victory seniors & friends to join us every Friday! THETHE BREAKFAST CLUB | MONDAY, MAYMAY 19, 19, 8:30-10:30 AM AM | GOLDEN CORRAL BREAKFAST CLUB | MONDAY, 8:30-10:30 | GOLDEN CORRAL Mark youryour calendar for “The Breakfast Club” which meets on the Monday of each Mark calendar for “The Breakfast Club” which meets on 3rd the 3rd Monday of each month. The The costcost is $6is which includes breakfast buffet andand gratuities. OurOur program month. $6 which includes breakfast buffet gratuities. program willwill feature the seminar, “Shedding LightLight on Senior Myths,” presented by aby team of of feature the seminar, “Shedding on Senior Myths,” presented a team healthcare, legal, andand finance professionals fromfrom the Polk County Better Living for for healthcare, legal, finance professionals the Polk County Better Living Seniors Coalition. (Golden Corral, 4705 HwyHwy 98 N.) Seniors Coalition. (Golden Corral, 4705 98 N.) DAYDAY TOUR | TUESDAY, JUNE 10 |10 9:30 AM AM - 4 PM TOUR | TUESDAY, JUNE | 9:30 - 4 PM JoinJoin us for DeSoto Beach Picnic / Parkesdale FarmFarm excursion, Tuesday, JuneJune 10. 10. us afor a DeSoto Beach Picnic / Parkesdale excursion, Tuesday, Only $30$30 per per person. Bring youryour ownown lawnlawn chair. YouYou can can signsign up this morning at the Only person. Bring chair. up this morning at the Information Desk. Information Desk.
COMMUNITY COMMUNITYEVENTS EVENTS
TAKE HEART SIDEWALK SALE - SAVE THE DATE/SAVE YOUR STUFF TAKE HEART SIDEWALK SALE - SAVE THE DATE/SAVE YOUR STUFF
The The TakeTake Heart Project, a local non-profi t working toward improving the lives of of Heart Project, a local non-profi t working toward improving the lives widows and orphans in Kenya, is having a Sidewalk Sale May 16-17 at 3944 Ashworth widows and orphans in Kenya, is having a Sidewalk Sale May 16-17 at 3944 Ashworth Place (behind Victory Church). For For more information on donation dates, please stopstop by by Place (behind Victory Church). more information on donation dates, please the Information Desk andand pickpick up aup flyer. the Information Desk a flyer.
FLORIDA BAPTIST CHILDREN’S HOME OPEN HOUSE FLORIDA BAPTIST CHILDREN’S HOME OPEN HOUSE
SATURDAY, MAYMAY 17 |17 9 AM - 12- PM | FL |BAPTIST CHILDREN’S HOME SATURDAY, | 9 AM 12 PM FL BAPTIST CHILDREN’S HOME Become a foster family in Lakeland! There is anisopening for one married couple whowho Become a foster family in Lakeland! There an opening for one married couple has has a heart for fostering children. For For more information, contact Terryn Streets, Central a heart for fostering children. more information, contact Terryn Streets, Central Florida Director of Foster CareCare Ministries, at (863) 688-4981. Florida Director of Foster Ministries, at (863) 688-4981.
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SUNDAY, MAYMAY 18 18 | 4 -| 5:30 PM PM | HOSPITALITY SUITE SUNDAY, 4 - 5:30 | HOSPITALITY SUITE Hannah is the of Cecil andand Kathy McClellan, andand is bride-elect of Brent Jorge, Hannah is daughter the daughter of Cecil Kathy McClellan, is bride-elect of Brent Jorge, son son of Rudy and Bridget Jorge. The couple is registered at Target, Sears, and Bed, Bath, of Rudy and Bridget Jorge. The couple is registered at Target, Sears, and Bed, Bath, & Beyond. & Beyond.
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SUNDAY, MAY 11 8:15 & 10:15 AM 9 & 10:45 AM
9 AM 9:30 AM
9:30 & 10:45 AM 10:45 AM 6 PM
(Mother’s Day) Sunday Morning Café Morning Worship Services 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, MAY 12 7 AM 8:45 AM 7 PM
10 AM 5 PM 6:30 PM
8 PM
9:30 AM 5:30 PM
9:45 AM
8 AM 8 AM 10 AM 12 PM
8:15 & 10:15 AM 9 & 10:45 AM
9 AM 9:30 AM
9:30 & 10:45 AM 10:45 AM 4:45 PM 5 PM 6 PM
TUESDAY, MAY 13
Men’s Prayer Meeting Ladies’ Bible Study Living Free Support Groups
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14
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, MAY 15 Ladies’ Bible Study & Prayer Worship Team Rehearsal
FRIDAY, MAY 16
AdultPlus Chapel
SATURDAY, MAY 17
Circle J Work Day Men’s Breakfast SWSS Kids Club Service Women’s Ministry Friend Connection
SUNDAY, MAY 18
Sunday Morning Café Morning Worship Services 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) Water Baptism Class Human Trafficking Ministry Opportunity Evening Worship Service/Water Baptism 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
Hospitality Suite Music Suite
Chapel
Cheyenne Territory FLC Auditorium Dream Center FLC Room 116
FLC Café Sanctuary Various Rooms FLC Room 122 Kidtricity Room FLC Auditorium Portable 13 Prayer Room Various Rooms Kidtricity Room Mezzanine Room 8 Prayer Room 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