OCTOBER 4, 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 4:30 PM 6 PM
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4
Sunday Morning Café Morning Worship Services/Communion Victory Nursery (Birth - 1 yr) Victory Preschool (1 yr - PK5) Victory Kids (K - 5th Grade) VSC Mid Classes (Middle School) VSC High School Life Classes VictoryLife Classes (Adults) JBQ Practice Evening Worship Service Victory Nursery (Birth – 1 yr) Victory Preschool (1 yr - PK5) Jubilaté Rehearsal (K - 5th grade) Student Church (Middle and High School) The Gathering
FLC Café Sanctuary Sanctuary Nursery FLC Nursery FLC Auditorium Portables 15 & 17 Portable 13 Various Rooms FLC Room 108 Sanctuary Sanctuary Nursery FLC Nursery Sanctuary/FLC Kidtricity Various Portables FLC Audtiorium
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5 7 AM 9 AM
10 AM 5 PM 6:30 PM
8 PM
9:30 AM 6 PM
9:45 AM
10 AM
8:15 & 10:15 AM 9 AM 9 & 10:45 AM
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6 Men’s Prayer Meeting Ladies’ Bible Study
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7
Women’s Intercessory Prayer Praying Mothers Evening Worship Service Victory Nursery (Birth – 1 yr) Victory Preschool (1 yr - PK5) Royal Rangers & Girls Ministries - Boys & Girls Scouting Programs (Ages 3-18 yr) Student Church (Middle - High School) VictoryLife Classes & Groups Choir Rehearsal Orchestra Rehearsal
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8
Ladies Bible Study and Prayer Worship Team/Choir/Orchestra Rehearsal
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 AdultPlus Chapel
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 Kids Club SWSS Service
Sanctuary FLC Café
Hospitality Suite Prayer Room Sanctuary Sanctuary Nursery FLC Nursery Various Rooms FLC Café/Auditorium Various Rooms Music Suite Music Suite
Hospitality Suite Music Suite
Chapel
Dream Center
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11
Sunday Morning Café FLC Café Connection/Membership Class FLC Room 116 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 9:30 AM VSC Mid Classes (Middle School) Portables 15 & 17 VSC High School Life Classes Portable 13 9:30 & 10:45 AM VictoryLife Classes (Adults) Various Rooms 4:30 PMOCTOBER JBQ Practice FLC Room 108 WEDNESDAY, 28 | 6 PM Join us on Wednesday, October 28, as Victory Church presents theSanctuary Lakeland 6 PM Fall Music & Comedy Festival Family Fair! We’ll have including a pirate ship, Victoryrides, Nursery (Birth – 1ayr)ferris wheel, carnival games, Sanctuary Nursery and much more! Come your costumes and bring your family forFLC a whole night of Victoryin Preschool (1 yr - PK5) Nursery fun. Cost is $8 perJubilaté personRehearsal in advance, and $10 on the night of theSanctuary/FLC Fair. Concession (K - 5th grade) Kidtricity food is also available for an additional cost. Adult volunteers are also needed. You Student Church (Middle and High School) FLC Auditorium
may purchase a wristband beginning October 11 at the table in the lobby, or sign up to be a volunteer. 1401 Griffin Road • Lakeland, FL 33810
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CONNECTION/MEMBERSHIP CLASS
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 | 9 AM - 12 PM | MAIN CAMPUS -OR SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 | 9:30 AM - 12 PM | VICTORY CHURCH @ LAKESIDE VILLAGE If you are new to Victory, and want to get involved in volunteer ministry, we would be thrilled to have you join us at our upcoming Connection/ Membership class. A continental breakfast will be provided. In the Connection class, you will learn more about our church history, core values, and vision, and discover where you might like to use your strengths to serve within the church. For those desiring to become a member of Victory Church, there is a short membership session following each of the Connection classes. Sign up online or drop off the insert at the lobby table.
MEN’S BREAKFAST
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 | 8 AM Join Pastor Blackburn and the men of Victory Church for a full Southern breakfast and some incredible fellowship. Invite a friend to join you! Tickets may be purchased at the lobby table for $7.
FOR KING & COUNTRY CONCERT
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 | 7 PM Mark your calendars as Victory Church and the Joy FM present Dove Award winning duo, “For King and Country.” Ticket prices begin at $25 and are available online at victorylakeland.org or in the Victory Bookstore.
BUILDING 429 CONCERT
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6 | 7 PM Mark your calendars as Victory Church and the Joy FM present Building 429. With a name inspired by the passage in Ephesians 4:29 that says “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen,” Building 429 has challenged listeners to stand firm in Christ. Ticket prices begin at $25 and are available online at victorylakeland.org or in the Victory Bookstore.
SENIOR ADULT BUFFET LUNCHEON CRUISE
OCTOBER 17 | FT. MYERS YACHT BASIN Come aboard the Capt. J.P. paddle wheel boat and enjoy the calm waters of the Intracoastal Waterway. This 4.5 hour All-You-Care-to-Eat luncheon buffet cruise features Christian entertainment, beautiful sights, and more! The cost is $85 per person and includes a motor coach to Ft. Myers. Sign up in the Bookstore.
TOUR EASTERN CANADA WITH VICTORY FRIENDS
MAY 14 - 22, 2016 Join us as we spend 9 days in beautiful Eastern Canada! We will visit Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa, Niagara Falls, Toronto, and more. Book now and save $100 per person! Special price per person: Double: $2,969, Single $3,689, Triple $2,929. Round trip airfare, taxes, and fees from Orlando, as well as 12 meals, are included in the price. Our tour host will be Victory’s very own Sandy Dean. For more information, please contact Sandy, at (863) 682-2172, or sdean30@tampabay.rr.com.
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 liveslives of others, but but youyou will will findfithat make a difference in the of others, 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 For more information on our many children’s programs, please growth in Christ. 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 | MIDDLE SCHOOL - FLC CAFÉ | HIGH SCHOOL - FLC AUDITORIUM WED. @ 6:30 | MIDDLE SCHOOL - FLC CAFÉ | HIGH SCHOOL - FLC AUDITORIUM OurOur heartbeat is to see students cultivate a life of leadership by growing closer heartbeat is to see students cultivate a life of leadership by growing closer to Christ. Our main weekly gathering provides an opportunity for students to to to Christ. Our 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 TONIGHT AT 6ATin6the FLCFLC Auditorium for “The Gathering,” a fulla full us TONIGHT in the Auditorium for “The Gathering,” worship service withwith teaching andand fellowship. VYAVYA alsoalso offers small groups thatthat worship service teaching fellowship. offers small groups meet throughout the the month, aimed at connecting to one another andand building meet throughout month, aimed at connecting to one another building relationships. Contact the the Young Adults OffiOffi ce for times andand locations, relationships. Contact Young Adults ce group for group times locations, 863-859-6000, ext.ext. 324.324. 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 our Victory seniors & friends to join us every Friday! encourage all of our Victory seniors & friends to join us every Friday!
Community Events Community Events
TAKE HEART YARD SALE TAKE HEART YARD SALE
OCTOBER 15 -15 17- |17 VARIOUS TIMES | 4040 STAFFORDSHIRE DR.DR. 33809 OCTOBER | VARIOUS TIMES | 4040 STAFFORDSHIRE 33809 TheThe TakeTake Heart Project is having a yard sale the following days: Heart Project is having a yard sale the following days: October 15 (Pre-Sale...Cost $5 to in the door), October 16, 16, 7 AM - 2 PM, andand October 15 (Pre-Sale...Cost $5get to get in the door), October 7 AM - 2 PM, October 17, 7 AM 12 PM. Drop-off dates for donations: 30 minutes before and 30 30 October 17, 7 AM - 12 PM. Drop-off dates for donations: 30 minutes before and minutes after each service on Wednesdays and Sundays: October 4, October 7, October minutes after each service on Wednesdays and Sundays: October 4, October 7, October 11, and October 14. Visit www.takeheartafrica.org for more information. 11, and October 14. Visit www.takeheartafrica.org for more information.
A WOMAN’S CHOICE WALK FOR LIFE A WOMAN’S CHOICE WALK FOR LIFE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 |24 9 AM SATURDAY, OCTOBER | 9 AM FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH @ LAKE HOLLINGSWORTH FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH @ LAKE HOLLINGSWORTH CanCan oneone person make a difference? Yes!! And, TWO can can be UNSTOPPABLE! Bring a a person make a difference? Yes!! And, TWO be UNSTOPPABLE! Bring friend, and double your fun. If you both raise pledges, you’ll double your funds! Sign friend, and double your fun. If you both raise pledges, you’ll double your funds! Sign up today for the 2015 AWC WalkWalk 4 Life on October 24 @ Presbyterian Church up today for the 2015 AWC 4 Life on October 24First @ First Presbyterian Church on Lake Hollingsworth. Registration starts at 9 AM and the walk is from 9:45 - 11-AM. on Lake Hollingsworth. Registration starts at 9 AM and the walk is from 9:45 11 AM. VisitVisit the the WALK display table in the lobby to register, or go @ @ WALK display table in the lobby to register, or online go online www.supportawc.com. www.supportawc.com.
Victory Bookstore Victory Bookstore
40% OffOff All All Items (except candy) 40% Items (except candy) Stop by Victory’s Bookstore andand looklook Stop by Victory’s Bookstore at the newest book releases, CDs, andand at the newest book releases, CDs, more. more.
8:15 & 10:15 AM 9 & 10:45 AM
9:30 AM 9:30 & 10:45 AM 4:30 PM 6 PM
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4
Sunday Morning Café Morning Worship Services/Communion Victory Nursery (Birth - 1 yr) Victory Preschool (1 yr - PK5) Victory Kids (K - 5th Grade) VSC Mid Classes (Middle School) VSC High School Life Classes VictoryLife Classes (Adults) JBQ Practice Evening Worship Service Victory Nursery (Birth – 1 yr) Victory Preschool (1 yr - PK5) Jubilaté Rehearsal (K - 5th grade) Student Church (Middle and High School) The Gathering
FLC Café Sanctuary Sanctuary Nursery FLC Nursery FLC Auditorium Portables 15 & 17 Portable 13 Various Rooms FLC Room 108 Sanctuary Sanctuary Nursery FLC Nursery Sanctuary/FLC Kidtricity Various Portables FLC Audtiorium
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5 7 AM 9 AM
10 AM 5 PM 6:30 PM
8 PM
9:30 AM 6 PM
9:45 AM
10 AM
8:15 & 10:15 AM 9 AM 9 & 10:45 AM
9:30 AM 9:30 & 10:45 AM 4:30 PM 6 PM
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6 Men’s Prayer Meeting Ladies’ Bible Study
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7
Women’s Intercessory Prayer Praying Mothers Evening Worship Service Victory Nursery (Birth – 1 yr) Victory Preschool (1 yr - PK5) Royal Rangers & Girls Ministries - Boys & Girls Scouting Programs (Ages 3-18 yr) Student Church (Middle - High School) VictoryLife Classes & Groups Choir Rehearsal Orchestra Rehearsal
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8
Ladies Bible Study and Prayer Worship Team/Choir/Orchestra Rehearsal
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 AdultPlus Chapel
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 Kids Club SWSS Service
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11
Sunday Morning Café Connection/Membership Class Morning Worship Services Victory Nursery (Birth - 1 yr) Victory Preschool (1 yr - PK5) Victory Kids (K - 5th Grade) VSC Mid Classes (Middle School) VSC High School Life Classes VictoryLife Classes (Adults) JBQ Practice Fall Music & Comedy Festival Victory Nursery (Birth – 1 yr) Victory Preschool (1 yr - PK5) Jubilaté Rehearsal (K - 5th grade) Student Church (Middle and High School)
Sanctuary FLC Café
Hospitality Suite Prayer Room Sanctuary Sanctuary Nursery FLC Nursery Various Rooms FLC Café/Auditorium Various Rooms Music Suite Music Suite
Hospitality Suite Music Suite
Chapel
Dream Center
FLC Café FLC Room 116 Sanctuary Sanctuary Nursery FLC Nursery FLC Auditorium Portables 15 & 17 Portable 13 Various Rooms FLC Room 108 Sanctuary Sanctuary Nursery FLC Nursery Sanctuary/FLC Kidtricity FLC Auditorium
1401 Griffin Road • Lakeland, FL 33810
| VICTORYCHURCH 863.859.6000 • www.victorylakeland.org