May 18, 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 18 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
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)
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
MONDAY, MAY 19 TUESDAY, MAY 20 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, MAY 21 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, MAY 22 9:30 AM
Ladies’ Bible Study & Prayer
9:45 AM
AdultPlus Chapel
Hospitality Suite
FRIDAY, MAY 23 Chapel
SATURDAY, MAY 24 SUNDAY, MAY 25 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 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
1401 Griffin Road • Lakeland, FL 33810
| VICTORYCHURCH 863.859.6000 • www.victorylakeland.org
WATER BAPTISM TODAY | 4:45 PM | MEZZANINE ROOM 8 If you have accepted Christ, and would like to be baptized, please attend our upcoming baptism class this afternoon. 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 863-859-6000, 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.
HUMAN TRAFFICKING MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES TODAY | 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 join Sharon Blackburn and Nicole Alvarez, member of Victory Church, and board member of the Florida Baptist Children’s Home.
2014 SENIOR NIGHT WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4 | 6:30 PM | FLC AUDITORIUM Senior Night has been changed to June 4. 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 863-859-6000, ext. 324.
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 863-859-6000, ext. 324.
BIBLES NEEDED If you have a spare Bible that you are not using, please drop it off at the Information Desk for a Lakeland homeless evangelism outreach program. Thank you.
VICTORY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY FUNDRAISER TODAY | 12 - 8 PM | BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S (NORTH SIDE) Write “Victory” on the back of your receipt, and a percentage of your purchase will go towards VCA.
VICTORY BOOKSTORE 20% Off This Week’s Special It’s a great time to pick up the latest book release by Dave Ramsey and his daughter Rachel Cruze, Smart Money Smart Kids, and the latest book by Kyle Idleman, AHA: Awakening. Honesty. Action.
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 that comes through Children’s Ministry is to feel safe and loved, to sense every child that comes through Children’s Ministry is to feel safe and 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
2014 LADIES SOUL SPASPA 2014 LADIES SOUL
FRIDAY, JULYJULY 18 |18 7 PM & SATURDAY, JULYJULY 19 |19 10|AM FRIDAY, | 7 PM & SATURDAY, 10 AM Workshops, swap shop, ministry fair,fair, vendors, lunch, andand much more. Register nownow Workshops, swap shop, ministry vendors, lunch, much more. Register online at www.harvestassembly.org/giving, or call Cheri at 863-712-5688. online at www.harvestassembly.org/giving, or call Cheri at 863-712-5688.
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TODAY | 4 -| 5:30 PM PM | HOSPITALITY SUITE TODAY 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 andand Bridget Jorge. The The couple is registered at Target, Bed,Bed, Bath, & Beyond, of Rudy Bridget Jorge. couple is registered at Target, Bath, & Beyond, andand Sears. Sears.
VICTORY VICTORYJOB JOBOPENINGS OPENINGS
VARIOUS FACILITIES DEPARTMENT POSITIONS AVAILABLE VARIOUS FACILITIES DEPARTMENT POSITIONS AVAILABLE
2 Part-Time Housekeepers (night shift,shift, 29 hours); 1 Full-Time General Maintenance 2 Part-Time Housekeepers (night 29 hours); 1 Full-Time General Maintenance (day(day shift,shift, 40 hours); 1 Full-Time Skilled Maintenance (day(day shift,shift, 40 hours); 1 Full40 hours); 1 Full-Time Skilled Maintenance 40 hours); 1 FullTimeTime Housekeeping Supervisor (night shift,shift, 45 hours). Position requirements andand Housekeeping Supervisor (night 45 hours). Position requirements applications are available at the Desk. Applications maymay be turned in in applications are available at Information the Information Desk. Applications be turned to the Desk, to the of Butch Hendrick, Facilities Operations to Information the Information Desk, to attention the attention of Butch Hendrick, Facilities Operations Director. Questions maymay be sent to Butch at bhendrick@victorylakeland.org. Director. Questions be sent to Butch at bhendrick@victorylakeland.org.
VCA PRESCHOOL STAFF PART-TIME OPENINGS VCA PRESCHOOL STAFF PART-TIME OPENINGS
We We are looking for fun, enthusiastic, caring people whowho lovelove working withwith children to to are looking for fun, enthusiastic, caring people working children fill part-time afternoon positions in our Preschool. If interested, apply at the fill part-time afternoon positions in our Preschool. If interested, apply at preschool the preschool office, (863) 327-1200 for information. offior ce,call or call (863) 327-1200 for information.
BUS DRIVERS FOR VCA BUS DRIVERS FOR VCA
If you are interested in driving a school bus bus for VCA endend of year fieldfitrips, please If you are interested in driving a school for VCA of year eld trips, please contact Melanie Cooper at 863-858-5614. Drivers mustmust havehave theirtheir CDLCDL license withwith contact Melanie Cooper at 863-858-5614. Drivers license passenger andand school bus bus endorsements. passenger school endorsements.
SUNDAY, MAY 18 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
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)
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
MONDAY, MAY 19 TUESDAY, MAY 20 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, MAY 21 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, MAY 22 9:30 AM
Ladies’ Bible Study & Prayer
9:45 AM
AdultPlus Chapel
Hospitality Suite
FRIDAY, MAY 23 Chapel
SATURDAY, MAY 24 SUNDAY, MAY 25 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 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
1401 Griffin Road • Lakeland, FL 33810
| VICTORYCHURCH 863.859.6000 • www.victorylakeland.org