October 5, 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, OCTOBER 5 8:15 & 10:15 AM 9 & 10:45 AM
9:30 AM 9:30 & 10:45 AM 4:30 PM 5PM 6 PM
Sunday Morning Café Morning Worship Services with Justin and Trisha Davis Victory Nursery (birth - 1yr) Victory Preschool (1yr - PK5) Victory Kids (K - 5th Grade) VSC Mid Classes (Middle School) High School Life Classes VictoryLife Classes (Adults) JBQ Practice Small Group Leaders Training Evening Worship Service/Communion 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 Sanctuary Nursery FLC Various Rooms FLC Auditorium Portable 14 & 15 Portable 13 Various Rooms FLC Room 108 Chapel Sanctuary Various Rooms Promise Land Rooms Sanctuary/Kidriticy Room Various Portables FLC Auditorium
MONDAY, OCTOBER 6 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7 7 AM 8:45 AM
Men’s Prayer Meeting Ladies’ Bible Study
Sanctuary FLC Room 116
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8 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, OCTOBER 9 9:30 AM 5:30 PM 6:30 PM
Ladies’ Bible Study & Prayer Worship Team Rehearsal Teen Challenge Banquet
Hospitality Suite Music Suite FLC Auditorium
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 9:45 AM
AdultPlus Chapel
Chapel
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 8 AM 10 AM
Men’s Breakfast SWSS Kids Club Service
FLC Auditorium Dream Center
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12 8:15 & 10:15 AM 9 & 10:45 AM
9 AM 9:30 AM 9:30 & 10:45 AM 4:30 PM 6 PM
Sunday Morning Café Morning Worship Services Victory Nursery (birth - 1yr) Victory Preschool (1yr - PK5) Victory Kids (K - 5th Grade) Connection/Membership Class VSC Mid Classes (Middle School) High School Life Classes VictoryLife Classes (Adults) JBQ Practice Fall Music Festival with Comedian David Dean Nursery (Birth – 3 years) Safari Club (4 year olds - Kindergarten) Student Church
FLC Café Sanctuary Sanctuary Nursery FLC Various Rooms FLC Auditorium FLC Room 116 Portable 14 & 15 Portable 13 Various Rooms FLC Room 108 Sanctuary Various Rooms Promise Land Rooms FLC Auditorium
1401 Griffin Road • Lakeland, FL 33810
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NEW MESSAGE SERIES - READY OR NOT
OCTOBER 12 - OCTOBER 26 One day, life as we know it, will end. However, the Bible gives us comfort and guidance as we face end time events. Since we don’t know when life for any of us will end, it’s important to be ready! Invite your family and friends to join us for this vital message series.
VICTORY SMALL GROUPS
OCTOBER 13 - NOVEMBER 22 Beginning October 13, we will be launching our fall season of Small Groups. Small Groups are designed to empower the people of Victory to build community and foster spiritual growth. In a Small Group, you’ll meet people who live near you, are in the same stage of life as you, or have similar interests. This season, each small group will be studying the new book by Pastor Wilfredo “Choco” De Jesús, “In the Gap.” If you are interested in joining a small group, please join us today for our Small Group Connection following each service.
CONNECTION/MEMBERSHIP CLASS
OCTOBER 12 | 9 AM - 12 PM | MAIN CAMPUS - OR OCTOBER 19 | 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 Classes. A continental breakfast will be provided. In the Connection classes, 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 Connection Card at the lobby table.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - CHEYENNE TERRITORY SPRUCE UP
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 | 10 AM Cheyenne Territory is in need of a general sprucing up such as landscaping and yard work, as we prepare for a busy calendar of fall activities, like the Kids Fall Family Festival. And men, it’s right after the breakfast, so you won’t miss a thing. This is a great way to make some new friends, have some fun, and make Cheyenne Territory shine.
KIDS FALL FAMILY FESTIVAL
OCTOBER 29 | 6:30 PM Hey kids, bring your family out on Wednesday, October 29, from 6:30 - 9 PM for an evening of fun with a hayride, inflatables, games, horses, bonfire, s’mores, lots of candy, and more! The cost is $5 per child, ages 3 to 12; all others are free. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The food concessions are available at an extra cost.
STUDENT CHURCH FUSION CONFERENCE
NOVEMBER 14 - 15 | ORLANDO Student Church will be heading to the Fusion Youth Convention, November 14-15. Students from all over Florida will gather for four powerful services and worship by Planetshakers. The cost is $125 per student, which includes transportation, meals, hotel, and registration. Reserve your spot before October 8 with a $99 deposit and receive a $15 early bird discount. You don’t want to miss this incredible weekend. Sign up online at studentchurch.net.
COMMUNITY MISSIONS EVENTS LAKELAND TEEN CHALLENGE ANNUAL BANQUET
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9 | 6:30 PM | FLC AUDITORIUM Please help support our Assemblies of God ministry to girls in crisis, Teen Challenge, where life transformation happens. Information about sponsorship and tickets are available in the lobby today. Tickets are $20 per person.
TAKE HEART AFRICA GARAGE SALE COLLECTION
SUNDAYS & WEDNESDAYS | OCT. 5, 8, & 12 | MALL HILL ENTRANCE Take Heart Africa Project is helping to improve the lives of widows & orphans in Kenya. They are collecting new & “like new” items before and after services on the above dates for their Oct. 17-18 Garage Sale. Please drop off your items at the Mall Hill entrance of Victory. There will be a truck. Visit takeheartafrica.org for more information.
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES’ FERNANDO ORTEGO CONCERT
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9 | 7 - 9 PM | FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH AT THE MALL Fernando Ortega is a singer-songwriter in contemporary Christian music. He is noted both for his interpretations of many traditional hymns and songs, such as “Give Me Jesus” and “Be Thou My Vision,” and for writing clear, easily understood songs, such as “This Good Day.” Tickets are $18 per person and are available online at westcentralfloridafca.org.
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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 childchild whowho comes through Children’s Ministry is toisfeel safesafe andand loved, to sense every comes through Children’s Ministry to feel loved, to sense the presence of God, andand to be ample opportunity for growth in Christ. For more the presence of God, togiven be given ample opportunity for growth in Christ. For more information on our many children’s programs, please contact us at 863-859-6000, information on our many children’s programs, please contact us 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 Christ, heartbeat to see students cultivate lifeleadership of leadership by growing closer to Christ, andand our our main weekly gathering provides an opportunity for students to connect withwith main weekly gathering provides an opportunity for students to connect eacheach other, celebrate the goodness of God, andand be challenged to impact theirtheir world. For For other, celebrate the goodness of God, be challenged to impact world. more info, visit our website at www.studentchurch.net or call us at more info, visit our website at www.studentchurch.net or call us at 863-859-6000, ext. ext. 324.324. 863-859-6000,
VICTORY YOUNG ADULTS - PROFESSIONALS, YOUNG ADULTS, & FAMILIES VICTORY YOUNG ADULTS - PROFESSIONALS, YOUNG ADULTS, & FAMILIES TONIGHT | 6 PM | FLC AUDITORIUM TONIGHT | 6 PM | FLC AUDITORIUM JoinJoin us for Gathering,” a once-a-month, full full worship service withwith teaching andand us “The for “The Gathering,” a once-a-month, worship service teaching fellowship. VYAVYA alsoalso offers small groups thatthat meetmeet throughout the month, aimed at at fellowship. offers small groups throughout the month, aimed connecting to one another andand building relationships. Contact the Young Adults OffiOffi ce ce connecting to one another building relationships. Contact the Young Adults for group times and locations: 863-859-6000, ext. 324. Child care available. for group times and locations: 863-859-6000, ext. 324. Child care available.
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 ofallour seniors andand friends to join us every Friday. encourage of Victory our Victory seniors friends to join us every Friday. DAYDAY TOUR | TUES., OCT. 14 | 14 8:30 AM AM – 3:30 PM PM | ORLANDO SCIENCE CENTER TOUR | TUES., OCT. | 8:30 – 3:30 | ORLANDO SCIENCE CENTER WE WE STILL HAVE SEATS AVAILABLE! JoinJoin us asuswe our our motor coach at 8:30 AM AM STILL HAVE SEATS AVAILABLE! as board we board motor coach at 8:30 headed for the Orlando Science Center. You will have 2 ½ hours to enjoy interactive headed for the Orlando Science Center. You will have 2 ½ hours to enjoy interactive exhibits, giantgiant screen movies, andand engaging live live programming. At 12 we will board exhibits, screen movies, engaging programming. AtPM, 12 PM, we will board the bus and travel to the newly remodelled Ponderosa Steakhouse for lunch. Cost is the bus and travel to the newly remodelled Ponderosa Steakhouse for lunch. Cost$59, is $59, which includes motor coach transport, Science Center ticket, lunch, andand all gratuities. which includes motor coach transport, Science Center ticket, lunch, all gratuities. You You maymay signsign up today at the Desk. Make checks payable to Victory Church up today at Information the Information Desk. Make checks payable to Victory Church withwith “Day Tour-Orlando Science Center” in the Contact Pastor Randy Brock withwith “Day Tour-Orlando Science Center” in memo. the memo. Contact Pastor Randy Brock any any questions. questions.
VICTORY VICTORYJOB JOBOPENINGS OPENINGS VICTORY COMPTROLLER POSITION AVAILABLE VICTORY COMPTROLLER POSITION AVAILABLE Accounting & Payroll Manager withwith extensive experience in fiin nancial analysis, general Accounting & Payroll Manager extensive experience financial analysis, general ledger, payroll & H.R. operations, etc. etc. MustMust havehave at least 5 years of related experience, ledger, payroll & H.R. operations, at least 5 years of related experience, preferably holdhold a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, andand be highly competent in Excel. preferably a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, be highly competent in Excel. SendSend resumes to Doug English at denglish@victorylakeland.org. resumes to Doug English at denglish@victorylakeland.org. VICTORY KIDS CHURCH ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT VICTORY KIDS CHURCH ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Looking for afor fun, energetic, andand organized full-time, experienced Administrative Looking a fun, energetic, organized full-time, experienced Administrative Assistant to join our our team. MustMust havehave a heart for ministry, lovelove for kids, andand a desire to to Assistant to join team. a heart for ministry, for kids, a desire be abe part of the Family. For For more information, please call call Aaron Strawn, at at a part of Victory the Victory Family. more information, please Aaron Strawn, 863-859-6000, ext. ext. 314,314, or email astrawn@victorylakeland.org. 863-859-6000, or email astrawn@victorylakeland.org.
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5 8:15 & 10:15 AM 9 & 10:45 AM
9:30 AM 9:30 & 10:45 AM 4:30 PM 5PM 6 PM
Sunday Morning Café Morning Worship Services with Justin and Trisha Davis Victory Nursery (birth - 1yr) Victory Preschool (1yr - PK5) Victory Kids (K - 5th Grade) VSC Mid Classes (Middle School) High School Life Classes VictoryLife Classes (Adults) JBQ Practice Small Group Leaders Training Evening Worship Service/Communion 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 Sanctuary Nursery FLC Various Rooms FLC Auditorium Portable 14 & 15 Portable 13 Various Rooms FLC Room 108 Chapel Sanctuary Various Rooms Promise Land Rooms Sanctuary/Kidriticy Room Various Portables FLC Auditorium
MONDAY, OCTOBER 6 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7 7 AM 8:45 AM
Men’s Prayer Meeting Ladies’ Bible Study
Sanctuary FLC Room 116
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8 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, OCTOBER 9 9:30 AM 5:30 PM 6:30 PM
Ladies’ Bible Study & Prayer Worship Team Rehearsal Teen Challenge Banquet
Hospitality Suite Music Suite FLC Auditorium
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 9:45 AM
AdultPlus Chapel
Chapel
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 8 AM 10 AM
Men’s Breakfast SWSS Kids Club Service
FLC Auditorium Dream Center
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12 8:15 & 10:15 AM 9 & 10:45 AM
9 AM 9:30 AM 9:30 & 10:45 AM 4:30 PM 6 PM
Sunday Morning Café Morning Worship Services Victory Nursery (birth - 1yr) Victory Preschool (1yr - PK5) Victory Kids (K - 5th Grade) Connection/Membership Class VSC Mid Classes (Middle School) High School Life Classes VictoryLife Classes (Adults) JBQ Practice Fall Music Festival with Comedian David Dean Nursery (Birth – 3 years) Safari Club (4 year olds - Kindergarten) Student Church
FLC Café Sanctuary Sanctuary Nursery FLC Various Rooms FLC Auditorium FLC Room 116 Portable 14 & 15 Portable 13 Various Rooms FLC Room 108 Sanctuary Various Rooms Promise Land Rooms FLC Auditorium
1401 Griffin Road • Lakeland, FL 33810
| VICTORYCHURCH 863.859.6000 • www.victorylakeland.org