JULY 26, 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 2 PM 6 PM
SUNDAY, JULY 26 Sunday Morning Café
FLC Café
Morning Worship Services
Sanctuary
Victory Nursery (Birth - 1 yr)
Sanctuary Nursery
Victory Preschool (1 yr - PK5)
FLC Nursery
Victory Kids (K - 5th Grade)
FLC Auditorium
VSC Mid Classes (Middle School)
Portables 15 & 17
VSC High School Life Classes
Portable 13
VictoryLife Classes (Adults)
Various Rooms
Family Ice Skating
The Lakeland Center
Evening Worship Service
Sanctuary
Victory Nursery (Birth – 1 yr)
Sanctuary Nursery
Victory Preschool (1 yr - Pre-K)
FLC Nursery
Victory Kids (K - 5th grade)
FLC Kidtricity
Student Church (Middle and High School)
FLC Auditorium
MONDAY, JULY 27 7 AM
10 AM 5 PM 6:30 PM
TUESDAY, JULY 28 Men’s Prayer Meeting
Sanctuary
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29 Women’s Intercessory Prayer
Hospitality Suite
Praying Mothers
Prayer Room
Evening Worship Service
Sanctuary
Victory Nursery (Birth – 1 yr)
Sanctuary Nursery
Victory Preschool (1 yr - -PK5)
FLC Nursery
Royal Rangers & Girls Ministries - Boys & Girls
Various Rooms
Scouting Programs (Ages 3-18 yr)
8 PM
9:30 AM
9:45 AM
Student Church (Middle & High School)
FLC Auditorium
VictoryLife Classes & Groups
Various Rooms
Choir Rehearsal
Music Suite
Orchestra Rehearsal
Music Suite
THURSDAY, JULY 30
Ladies Bible Study and Prayer
Hospitality Suite
FRIDAY, JULY 31 AdultPlus Chapel
Chapel
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 8:15 & 10:15 AM 9 & 10:45 AM
9:30 AM 9:30 & 10:45 AM 6 PM
SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 Sunday Morning Café
FLC Café
Morning Worship Services
Sanctuary
Victory Nursery (Birth - 1 yr)
Sanctuary Nursery
Victory Preschool (1 yr - PK5)
FLC Nursery
Victory Kids (K - 5th Grade)
FLC Auditorium
VSC Mid Classes (Middle School)
Portables 15 & 17
VSC High School Life Classes
Portable 13
VictoryLife Classes (Adults)
Various Rooms
Evening Worship Service
Sanctuary
Victory Nursery (Birth – 1 yr)
Sanctuary Nursery
Victory Preschool (1 yr - PK5)
FLC Nursery
Victory Kids (K - 5th grade)
FLC Kidtricity
Student Church (Middle and High School)
Various Portables
VYA The Gathering
FLC Auditorium
1401 Griffin Road • Lakeland, FL 33810
| VICTORYCHURCH 863.859.6000 • www.victorylakeland.org
THRIVE WOMEN’S CONFERENCE
OCTOBER 8 - 10 | ORLANDO, FL Ladies, please visit the table in the lobby today to obtain information, and to register, for the upcoming Florida AG Women’s Ministries’ Thrive Conference that will be Oct. 8-10 at the Orlando Hyatt Regency on International Drive. Thrive is all about generations of sisters worshipping together. There will be breakout sessions for teen girls, young adults, and exclusive sessions for women in ministry. There is great anticipation and expectation for what God is going to do at this event, and you don’t want to miss it! Early registration ends Aug. 10 and is only $65, plus any hotel accommodations.
STUFF THE BUS
NOW - AUGUST 9 Help Victory Church STUFF THE BUS for needy children in our community. Drop off new school supplies such as pencils, folders, glue, notebook paper, pencil cases, scissors, crayons, individual Kleenex packs, etc. Drop-off boxes are available in the FLC & Sanctuary Lobbies.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL FAMILY PRAYER
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 | 6 PM | VICTORY CHURCH Join us for a time of prayer for all students, parents, and teachers, as they begin a new school year!
SUMMER LIFE CLASSES
WEDNESDAYS | 6:30 PM A wide range of fun, summer classes, and groups are currently in session. Visit www.victorylakeland.org, for a complete listing.
VCA ATHLETICS WELCOMES HOMESCHOOLERS Homeschool students have the opportunity to participate in football, basketball, baseball, track, softball, volleyball, soccer, and wrestling at VCA. For more information, please contact Victory Christian Academy, at 863-858-5614.
VKDS NEW SERIES
VKDS is excited about an amazing 8-part series titled, “Altitude Kids,” walking through the Beatitudes in Matthew 5. This week (part 5), we learn that Jesus is our comfort and how He saved His friend’s life. All ages will be learning this same lesson. Don’t forget to invite your friends to join you for part 6 at VKDS next week!
Dream Center Opportunities The Dream Center of Lakeland, a nonprofit community center committed to restoring lives and empowering community in the surrounding urban environment, is looking for volunteers. We invite you to join us as we aim to follow Christ’s commission, starting in our own backyard. For more information, and to see how you may get involved, please visit victorylakeland.org, or contact the Dream Center, at 863-413-0088.
Victory Bookstore 40% Off All Items (except candy) Stop by Victory’s Bookstore and look at the newest book releases, CDs, and more.
Victory Ministries Victory Ministries At Victory Church, we are dedicated to meeting the the needs of both individuals andand At Victory Church, we are dedicated to meeting needs of both individuals families in every wayway possible. Check out out our our ministries to learn more about howhow families in every possible. Check ministries to learn more about youyou can can become involved in ministry at Victory Church. Through youryour involvement, become involved in ministry at Victory Church. Through involvement, youyou will will not not onlyonly make a difference in the lives of others, but you will fi ndfithat make a difference in the lives of others, but you will nd that ministry to others will will make a difference in you! For For more information, please visitvisit ministry to others make a difference in you! more information, please victorylakeland.org victorylakeland.org 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 child whowho comes through Children’s Ministry is toisfeel safesafe for every child comes through Children’s Ministry to feel andand loved, to sense the the presence of God, andand to be ample opportunity for for loved, to sense presence of God, to given be given ample opportunity growth in Christ. For more information on our many children’s programs, please growth in Christ. For more information on our many children’s programs, please contact us atus863-859-6000, ext.ext. 310.310. contact at 863-859-6000,
STUDENT CHURCH - MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS STUDENT CHURCH - MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
WED @ 6:30 PM PM | FLC AUDITORIUM WED @ 6:30 | FLC AUDITORIUM OurOur heartbeat is toissee students cultivate a life of leadership by growing closer heartbeat to see students cultivate a life of leadership by growing closer to Christ. OurOur main weekly gathering provides an opportunity for students to to to Christ. main weekly gathering provides an opportunity for students connect withwith each other, celebrate the the goodness of God, andand be challenged to to connect each other, celebrate goodness of God, be challenged impact their world. For more info, visit our website at www.studentchurch.net or impact their world. For more info, visit our website at www.studentchurch.netcall or call us atus863-859-6000, ext.ext. 324.324. at 863-859-6000,
VICTORY YOUNG ADULTS VICTORY YOUNG ADULTS
(FOR YOUNG ADULTS, PROFESSIONALS, AND FAMILIES) (FOR YOUNG ADULTS, PROFESSIONALS, AND FAMILIES) JoinJoin us NEXT SUNDAY for “The Gathering,” a full service withwith teaching us NEXT SUNDAY for “The Gathering,” a worship full worship service teaching andand fellowship. VYAVYA alsoalso offers small groups thatthat meet throughout the the month, aimed fellowship. offers small groups meet throughout month, aimed at connecting to one another andand building relationships. Contact the the Young Adults at connecting to one another building relationships. Contact Young Adults OffiOffi ce for times andand locations. 863-859-6000, ext.ext. 324.324. ce group for group times locations. 863-859-6000,
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 Victory seniors & friends to join us every Friday! encourage allour of our Victory seniors & friends to join us every Friday!
Baby Showers Baby Showers
ELLEANNA AND KALEB HERRING ELLEANNA AND KALEB HERRING
SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 | 42 -| 5:30 PM PM | HOSPITALITY SUITE SUNDAY, AUGUST 4 - 5:30 | HOSPITALITY SUITE Friends andand family of missionaries Randy & Kandie Herring welcome youyou to ato a Friends family of missionaries Randy & Kandie Herring welcome drop-in baby shower for the soon arrival of their newnew granddaughter, AllyAlly Rose, drop-in baby shower for the soon arrival of their granddaughter, Rose, daughter of Kaleb andand Elleanna Herring. Baby registry is atisTarget andand ToysToys R Us. daughter of Kaleb Elleanna Herring. Baby registry at Target R Us.
KELLY AND BEN KING KELLY AND BEN KING
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 | 18 -| 31 PM | HOSPITALITY SUITE SATURDAY, AUGUST - 3 PM | HOSPITALITY SUITE Friends andand family of Kelly andand BenBen KingKing welcome youyou to ato drop-in baby shower for for Friends family of Kelly welcome a drop-in baby shower the the soon arrival of their daughter. BenBen is the Graphic Designer at Victory Church. soon arrival of their daughter. is the Graphic Designer at Victory Church. Baby registry is atisTarget andand Babies R Us. Baby registry at Target Babies R Us.
Bridal Shower Bridal Shower
LINDSEY FRANCIA AND JACOB BLOODWORTH LINDSEY FRANCIA AND JACOB BLOODWORTH
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 | 49 -| 5:30 PM PM | HOSPITALITY SUITE SUNDAY, AUGUST 4 - 5:30 | HOSPITALITY SUITE Friends and family would like to invite you to a drop-in bridal shower honoring Friends and family would like to invite you to a drop-in bridal shower honoring Lindsey Francia and Jacob Bloodworth. Jacob is the son of Rusty and Gabriele Lindsey Francia and Jacob Bloodworth. Jacob is the son of Rusty and Gabriele Bloodworth. Registry is atisTarget andand Macy’s. Bloodworth. Registry at Target Macy’s.
Thank You Thank You
MAYBURN MERCHANT’S 90TH BIRTHDAY THANK YOU MAYBURN MERCHANT’S 90TH BIRTHDAY THANK YOU
Dearest friends at Victory Church, the the loving notes andand cards I received for my Dearest friends at Victory Church, loving notes cards I received for my birthday were a joy to read! Thank you for remembering me and reminding me me of of birthday were a joy to read! Thank you for remembering me and reminding faithful brothers and sisters in Christ. Blessings, Mrs. Mayburn Merchant faithful brothers and sisters in Christ. Blessings, Mrs. Mayburn Merchant
8:15 & 10:15 AM 9 & 10:45 AM
9:30 AM 9:30 & 10:45 AM 2 PM 6 PM
SUNDAY, JULY 26 Sunday Morning Café
FLC Café
Morning Worship Services
Sanctuary
Victory Nursery (Birth - 1 yr)
Sanctuary Nursery
Victory Preschool (1 yr - PK5)
FLC Nursery
Victory Kids (K - 5th Grade)
FLC Auditorium
VSC Mid Classes (Middle School)
Portables 15 & 17
VSC High School Life Classes
Portable 13
VictoryLife Classes (Adults)
Various Rooms
Family Ice Skating
The Lakeland Center
Evening Worship Service
Sanctuary
Victory Nursery (Birth – 1 yr)
Sanctuary Nursery
Victory Preschool (1 yr - Pre-K)
FLC Nursery
Victory Kids (K - 5th grade)
FLC Kidtricity
Student Church (Middle and High School)
FLC Auditorium
MONDAY, JULY 27 7 AM
10 AM 5 PM 6:30 PM
TUESDAY, JULY 28 Men’s Prayer Meeting
Sanctuary
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29 Women’s Intercessory Prayer
Hospitality Suite
Praying Mothers
Prayer Room
Evening Worship Service
Sanctuary
Victory Nursery (Birth – 1 yr)
Sanctuary Nursery
Victory Preschool (1 yr - -PK5)
FLC Nursery
Royal Rangers & Girls Ministries - Boys & Girls
Various Rooms
Scouting Programs (Ages 3-18 yr)
8 PM
9:30 AM
9:45 AM
Student Church (Middle & High School)
FLC Auditorium
VictoryLife Classes & Groups
Various Rooms
Choir Rehearsal
Music Suite
Orchestra Rehearsal
Music Suite
THURSDAY, JULY 30
Ladies Bible Study and Prayer
Hospitality Suite
FRIDAY, JULY 31 AdultPlus Chapel
Chapel
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 8:15 & 10:15 AM 9 & 10:45 AM
9:30 AM 9:30 & 10:45 AM 6 PM
SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 Sunday Morning Café
FLC Café
Morning Worship Services
Sanctuary
Victory Nursery (Birth - 1 yr)
Sanctuary Nursery
Victory Preschool (1 yr - PK5)
FLC Nursery
Victory Kids (K - 5th Grade)
FLC Auditorium
VSC Mid Classes (Middle School)
Portables 15 & 17
VSC High School Life Classes
Portable 13
VictoryLife Classes (Adults)
Various Rooms
Evening Worship Service
Sanctuary
Victory Nursery (Birth – 1 yr)
Sanctuary Nursery
Victory Preschool (1 yr - PK5)
FLC Nursery
Victory Kids (K - 5th grade)
FLC Kidtricity
Student Church (Middle and High School)
Various Portables
VYA The Gathering
FLC Auditorium
1401 Griffin Road • Lakeland, FL 33810
| VICTORYCHURCH 863.859.6000 • www.victorylakeland.org