September 7, 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, SEPTEMBER 7 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 Services/Communion 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 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) Jubilaté Rehearsal (Kid’s Choir Grades 1 - 5) Student Church (Middle and High School) The Gathering - Victory Young Adults
FLC Café Sanctuary Various Rooms FLC Room 122 Kidtricity Room FLC Auditorium Portable 13 Various Rooms Kidtricity Room FLC Room 108 Sanctuary Various Rooms Promise Land Rooms Kidtricity Room FLC Café FLC Auditorium
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 10 AM 5 PM 6:30 PM
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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 & Support Groups Choir Rehearsal Orchestra Rehearsal
Hospitality Suite Prayer Room Sanctuary Various Rooms Various Rooms FLC Auditorium Various Rooms Music Suite Music Suite
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 9:30 AM 5:30 PM
(Patriot Day) Ladies’ Bible Study & Prayer Worship Team Rehearsal
Hospitality Suite Music Suite
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 9:45 AM 7 PM
AdultPlus Chapel VCA Football vs Holy Trinity
Chapel Holy Trinity/Melbourne
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 10 AM
SWSS Kids Club Service
Dream Center
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Sunday Morning Café Morning Worship Early Childhood (Birth-Pre K) Clubhouse (K-1st Grade) 9 AM Kidtricity Blast Off (Children’s Program - Grades 2-5) (Middle School) 19-20 9:30 AM Transit NorthSEPTEMBER High School Life Classes Classes (Adults) 9:30 &and 10:45 AM VictoryLife Come “experience” great sessions and workshops (Children’s Program – the Grades 2-5) 10:45 AM Kidtricity designed to equip, empower, and encourage local JBQspeaker Practice is one of Time Magazine’s 4:30 PMguest church. Special Evening Worship 6 PM Infl 100 Most uential PeopleService in the World, Nursery (Birth 3 years) Wilfredo De –Jesus. Safari Club (4 year olds - Kindergarten) Jubilaté Rehearsal (Kid’s Choir Grades 1 - 5) $65 per person. For more information, or to- register, Student Church (Middle and High School) please visit victorylakeland.org 7:30 PM Newcomers Event 8:15 & 10:15 AM 9 & 10:45 AM
FLC Café Sanctuary Various Rooms FLC Room 122 Kidtricity Room FLC Auditorium Portable 13 Various Rooms Kidtricity Room FLC Room 108 Sanctuary Various Rooms Promise Land Rooms Kidtricity Room FLC Auditorium FLC Auditorium
1401 Griffin Road • Lakeland, FL 33810
| VICTORYCHURCH 863.859.6000 • www.victorylakeland.org
VICTORY YOUNG ADULTS - SERVICE TONIGHT FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH @ 6 PM | FLC AUDITORIUM (Small Groups “Tables” will meet at different times and locations on a weekly basis) Victory Church is re-launching our Young Adults Ministry for young adults, professionals, and families. Beginning tonight, “The Gathering,” a full service just for you, will meet at 6 PM in the FLC Auditorium! Join us on the first Sunday of every month for dynamic worship, a powerful message, and fellowship, including the introduction of “Tables,” a small group ministry aimed at connecting and building relationships. Contact the Young Adults Office, at 863.859.6000 ext. 324, for group dates, times, and locations.
VICTORYLIFE CLASSES & SUPPORT GROUPS
WEDNESDAYS, BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 10 | 6:30 PM Victory Church offers many exciting classes with a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, such as Bible studies, prayer groups, parenting and marriage classes, and much more. Living Free Support Groups also will move to Wednesday evenings. We provide a wide range of support groups to help you live free from life challenges, like grief, loneliness, addiction, anger, etc. Pick up a VictoryLife brochure at the Information Desk and visit us at www.victorylakeland.org to sign up.
FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY CLASS
WEDNESDAYS, BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 10 | 6:30 PM We all need a plan for our money. Dave Ramsey’s class will show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely, and much more. Your Money, Your Story, Your Life…This Changes Everything! Class is nine weeks long. Register online at victorylakeland.org. Registration and materials cost is $93 per couple.
NEWCOMER EVENT SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 | 7:30 PM | FLC AUDITORIUM If you’re new to Victory, please join us for a Welcome Reception and enjoy a delicious meal while meeting the pastors and staff in a comfortable, laid-back atmosphere. (Child care will be provided, but feel free to keep your kids with you.) Drop off your registration card at the Information Desk.
JUBILATÉ KIDS CHRISTMAS REHEARSAL - TONIGHT Calling all 1st-5th graders…The kick-off party and first rehearsal for the Jubilate’ Christmas presentation will be tonight, when boys and girls are released from the evening service. We’ll present the new musical, An Out-of-the-Box Christmas, enjoy party food, parents may sign permission slips, and listening CDs will be available. Don’t miss out – it’s going to be fun!
CHOIR & ORCHESTRA OPPORTUNITIES Interested in joining the choir or orchestra? We’d love to have you be a part of our team! Contact Eddie Hawks at 863-859-6000, or ehawks@victorylakeland.org.
GIRLS MINISTRIES STARS 2 FUNDRAISER The Stars 2 Class will be selling Gold Canyon Candles as a fundraiser from September 3-17. Please visit FLC Room 128 on Wednesday nights if you would like to sample a scent or purchase a candle.
VICTORY BOOKSTORE 20% Off Any Book, Bible, CD or DVD Create your own sale. Save 20% off any book, Bible, music CD, and DVD.
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 who comes through Children’s Ministry is to feel safe and loved, to sense every child who 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, and our main weekly gathering provides an opportunity for students to connect Christ, and our 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,
ADULT PLUS MINISTRIES - SENIORS ADULT PLUS MINISTRIES - SENIORS
CHAPEL | FRIDAYS @ 9:45 AM AM (PRE-SERVICE SINGING @ 9:30 AM)AM) CHAPEL | FRIDAYS @ 9:45 (PRE-SERVICE SINGING @ 9:30 We We encourage all of Victory seniors andand friends to join us every Friday. encourage allour of our Victory seniors friends to join us every Friday. THETHE BREAKFAST CLUB | MONDAY, SEPT. 15, 8:30 – 10:30 AM AM | GOLDEN CORRAL BREAKFAST CLUB | MONDAY, SEPT. 15, 8:30 – 10:30 | GOLDEN CORRAL JoinJoin us atusthe Corral, 4705 N Hwy 98, 98, for breakfast buffet andand program. OurOur at Golden the Golden Corral, 4705 N Hwy for breakfast buffet program. special guest this this month willwill be abe representative of the office about special guest month a representative of Sheriff’s the Sheriff’s offitalking ce talking about scams, investment fraud, andand other issues related to seniors. CostCost is $6is per person scams, investment fraud, other issues related to seniors. $6 per person which includes, coffee, juices, andand all you can can eat breakfast buffet. which includes, coffee, juices, all you eat breakfast buffet.
COMMUNITY COMMUNITYEVENTS EVENTS SEEK THE WELFARE OFOF THE CITY - FREE EVENT SEEK THE WELFARE THE CITY - FREE EVENT
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 | 16 7 -| 97 PM | BUSH CHAPEL, SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER - 9 PM | BUSH CHAPEL, SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY Loving our neighbors means taking the time to understand the problems they faceface Loving our neighbors means taking the time to understand the problems they andand howhow bestbest to address them. SeekSeek the the Welfare of the CityCity willwill equip participants to to to address them. Welfare of the equip participants respond effectively to the in our community. JoinJoin us, along withwith special guest respond effectively to needs the needs in our community. us, along special guest andand author Jay Richards, andand Robert L. Woodson, Sr., founder andand president of the author Jay Richards, Robert L. Woodson, Sr., founder president of the Center for Neighborhood Enterprise. For more information, please contact Dr. Center for Neighborhood Enterprise. For more information, please contact K. Dr.Alan K. Alan Snyder at kasnyder@seu.edu. Snyder at kasnyder@seu.edu.
SAVE YOUR STUFF: TAKE HEART AFRICA GARAGE SALE SAVE YOUR STUFF: TAKE HEART AFRICA GARAGE SALE
OCTOBER 17 -17 18- |18 4040 STAFFORDSHIRE DRIVE, LAKELAND OCTOBER | 4040 STAFFORDSHIRE DRIVE, LAKELAND Garage Sale proceeds to go entirely to The Take Heart Africa Project, a local non-profi t t Garage Sale proceeds to go entirely to The Take Heart Africa Project, a local non-profi helping to improve the lives of widows and orphans in Kenya through education, helping to improve the lives of widows and orphans in Kenya through education, health care,care, clean water, & micro-fi nance. Donations willwill be accepted soon. (All (All health clean water, & micro-fi nance. Donations be accepted soon. donations willwill be accepted & appreciated, but,but, onlyonly like-new children’s clothing or or donations be accepted & appreciated, like-new children’s clothing toys,toys, please.) VisitVisit Takeheartafrica.org for more information. please.) Takeheartafrica.org for more information.
TAKE HEART AFRICA PROJECT TAKE HEART AFRICA PROJECT
The The TakeTake Heart Africa Project willwill be selling PDQ cards to raise funds for their work. Heart Africa Project be selling PDQ cards to raise funds for their work. The The cards willwill sell sell for $7 are good for $10 worth of food at PDQ on S. cards for and $7 and are good for $10 worth of food at PDQ onFlorida S. Florida Avenue. Cards willwill be on TODAY, nextnext Sunday, andand Wednesday (Sept. 10) 10) at the Avenue. Cards be sale on sale TODAY, Sunday, Wednesday (Sept. at the tabletable in the Also, on September 11, 11, PDQ willwill donate 10%10% of your order totaltotal in lobby. the lobby. Also, on September PDQ donate of your order when youyou mention TakeTake Heart. Thanks for your support! when mention Heart. Thanks for your support!
A WOMAN’S CHOICE PREGNANCY CENTER TRAINING A WOMAN’S CHOICE PREGNANCY CENTER TRAINING
SEPTEMBER 16, 16, 19, 19, 23, 23, AND 26; 26; TUES. & FRI., 10 AM - 3 PM SEPTEMBER AND TUES. & FRI., 10 AM - 3 PM If you are interested in serving as aas volunteer to help savesave liveslives andand havehave an impact If you are interested in serving a volunteer to help an impact for eternity at our local pregnancy center, please contact our Client Services Director, for eternity at our local pregnancy center, please contact our Client Services Director, Jamie Rogers, at 683-2341 or jamier@supportawc.com. Jamie Rogers, at 683-2341 or jamier@supportawc.com.
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 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 Services/Communion 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 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) Jubilaté Rehearsal (Kid’s Choir Grades 1 - 5) Student Church (Middle and High School) The Gathering - Victory Young Adults
FLC Café Sanctuary Various Rooms FLC Room 122 Kidtricity Room FLC Auditorium Portable 13 Various Rooms Kidtricity Room FLC Room 108 Sanctuary Various Rooms Promise Land Rooms Kidtricity Room FLC Café FLC Auditorium
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 7 AM 8:45 AM
Men’s Prayer Meeting Ladies’ Bible Study
Sanctuary FLC Room 116
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 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 & Support Groups Choir Rehearsal Orchestra Rehearsal
Hospitality Suite Prayer Room Sanctuary Various Rooms Various Rooms FLC Auditorium Various Rooms Music Suite Music Suite
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 9:30 AM 5:30 PM
(Patriot Day) Ladies’ Bible Study & Prayer Worship Team Rehearsal
Hospitality Suite Music Suite
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 9:45 AM 7 PM
AdultPlus Chapel VCA Football vs Holy Trinity
Chapel Holy Trinity/Melbourne
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 10 AM
SWSS Kids Club Service
Dream Center
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 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
7:30 PM
Sunday Morning Café Morning Worship 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 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) Jubilaté Rehearsal (Kid’s Choir - Grades 1 - 5) Student Church (Middle and High School) Newcomers Event
FLC Café Sanctuary Various Rooms FLC Room 122 Kidtricity Room FLC Auditorium Portable 13 Various Rooms Kidtricity Room FLC Room 108 Sanctuary Various Rooms Promise Land Rooms Kidtricity Room FLC Auditorium FLC Auditorium
1401 Griffin Road • Lakeland, FL 33810
| VICTORYCHURCH 863.859.6000 • www.victorylakeland.org