November 23, 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, NOVEMBER 23 8:15 & 10:15 AM 9 & 10:45 AM
9:30 AM 9:30 & 10:45 AM 4:30 PM 6 PM
Sunday Morning Café
FLC Café
Morning Worship Services
Sanctuary
Victory Nursery (Birth - 1yr)
Sanctuary Nursery
Victory Preschool (1yr - PK5)
FLC Various Rooms
Victory Kids (K - 5th Grade)
FLC Auditorium
VSC Mid Classes (Middle School)
Portables 14 & 15
VSC High School Life Classes
Portable 13
VictoryLife Classes (Adults)
Various Rooms
JBQ Practice
FLC Room 108
Evening Worship Service
Sanctuary
Nursery (Birth – 3 years)
Various Rooms
Safari Club (4 yearannual olds - Kindergarten) want to miss our one-hour
You won’t (Kid’s Choir Grades 1 - 5) ThanksgivingJubilaté FamilyRehearsal Communion Service. (Middle and High School) All children’s, Student youth,Church and adult activities are cancelled so everyone may be a part of this special, casual service. NOVEMBER Make plans to24 MONDAY, join us and invite a guest!
Promise Land Rooms Kidriticy Room FLC Auditorium
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25 7 AM 6:30 PM 8 PM
Men’s Prayer Meeting
Sanctuary
Choir Rehearsal
Music Suite
Orchestra Rehearsal
Music Suite
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 10 AM 5 PM 6:30 PM
Women’s Intercessory Prayer
Hospitality Suite
Praying Mothers
Prayer Room
Thanksgiving Family Communion Service
Sanctuary
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27 Thanksgiving Day (Church Offices Closed)
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28 (Church Offices Closed)
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Sunday Morning Café 8:15 & 10:15 AM 9 & 10:45 AM
9:30 AM 9:30 & 10:45 AM 4:30 PM 6 PM
Morning Worship Services
FLC Café
Victory Nursery (Birth - 1yr)
Sanctuary
Victory Preschool (1yr - PK5)
Sanctuary Nursery
Victory Kids (K - 5th Grade)
FLC Various Rooms
VSC Mid Classes (Middle School)
FLC Auditorium
VSC High School Life Classes
Portables 14 & 15
VictoryLife Classes (Adults)
Portable 13
JBQ Practice
Various Rooms
Evening Worship Service
FLC Room 108
Nursery (Birth – 3 years)
Sanctuary
Safari Club (4 year olds - Kindergarten)
Various Rooms
Jubilaté Rehearsal (Kid’s Choir Grades 1 - 5)
Promise Land Rooms
Student Church (Middle and High School)
Kidriticy Room FLC Auditorium
1401 Griffin Road • Lakeland, FL 33810
| VICTORYCHURCH 863.859.6000 • www.victorylakeland.org
VISTE THANKSGIVING DINNER DELIVERY
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 | 3 PM | THE LAKELAND CENTER VISTE (Volunteers in Service to the Elderly) needs volunteers to help deliver 1,400 turkey dinners to frail seniors who may not otherwise have a Thanksgiving meal. Meal pick up is at the Lakeland Center, Sikes Hall, at 3PM.
RING THE SALVATION ARMY BELL
For the past decade, the Victory congregation has rung the bell for the Salvation Army, raising over $20,000 per year for Lakeland area needs such as food, clothing, toys, and gifts. Please join us this year by signing up at the table in the lobby for a one or two hour time slot between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
WOMEN’S MINISTRIES’ BAKE SALE
Today’s the day to purchase a delicious cake, pie, or cupcakes for your Thanksgiving table from Victory’s talented bakers. See our delicious selection in the lobby and the Hospitality Suite this morning. Don’t miss out! Proceeds from our bake sale will go toward our Girlfriends & Sokolata (Chocolate) event.
CHRISTMAS DECORATING
It’s the most wonderful time of year! We are seeking men and women to help decorate the church for Christmas on November 24 and 25. It’s great fellowship and lots of fun. You may sign up online or at the Information Desk.
GRIEF SEMINAR WITH DR. ALAN WOLFELT
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9 | 6 PM | VICTORY CHURCH Everyone has been touched by grief and loss, and you may know someone going through that recently. This compassionate program will be helpful to anyone who is experiencing grief. If you know anyone who may benefit from this opportunity to embrace hope and healing, please invite them to this seminar. Dr. Alan Wolfelt is a noted author, educator, and grief counselor, and is Director of the Center for Loss and Life Transition. This seminar is offered free by Gentry-Morrison. Registration is requested by calling Gentry Morrison, 863-688-7679.
VCA CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11 | 6 PM | VICTORY CHURCH You are invited to join Victory Christian Academy as we celebrate our Savior’s birth. This musical celebration features Preschool students and ballerinas, the VCA Drumline, and the Elementary Choir’s presentation of The Christmas Cross. Join us for an evening of singing familiar carols, hearing new melodies, and watching a drama that will warm your heart. VCA looks forward to celebrating with you in the Sanctuary.
ANGEL TREE GIFTS
It starts with a GIFT and leads to lives transformed through Jesus Christ! Please make plans to choose an Angel off the tree in the lobby next Sunday, Nov. 30. Then, purchase, wrap, and return the gift by Dec. 7 for a child whose mother or father is currently incarcerated. Children and their families will be invited to a Christmas party to receive gifts and hear the Christmas story.
DOVE TREE GIFTS
Be a blessing to VICTORY children of single and unemployed parents this Christmas. Become a part of Dove Tree, next Sunday, Nov. 30. Choose a tag off the Dove Tree in the lobby, purchase the chosen gift, and return the wrapped gift no later than Sunday, December 7. For questions, please contact Barb Noble, at ext. 272 or bnoble@victorylakeland.org.
VICTORY VICTORYMINISTRIES MINISTRIES “Ministry” is meeting the needs of others in a in real and and tangible way.way. At Victory Church, we we “Ministry” is meeting the needs of others a real tangible At Victory Church, are dedicated to meeting the needs of both individuals and and families in every wayway possible. are dedicated to meeting the needs of both individuals families in every possible. Check out our to learn more about howhow you you maymay become involved in ministry at at Check out ministries our ministries to learn more about become involved in ministry Victory Church. Through youryour involvement, you you will will not only make a difference in the Victory Church. Through involvement, not only make a difference in lives the lives of others, but you will will alsoalso findfind that that ministry will will make a difference in you! of others, but you ministry make a difference in you! TH CHILDREN’S MINISTRY - BIRTH THROUGH 5TH 5GRADE 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 a child in the way he should go, and he will not depart fromfrom it.” Our goalgoal for every “Train up a child in the way he should go, and he will not depart it.” Our for every childchild whowho comes through Children’s Ministry is to feel safe and loved, to sense the presence comes through Children’s Ministry is to feel safe and loved, to sense the presence of God, and and to betogiven ample opportunity for growth in Christ. For more information on on of God, be given ample opportunity for growth in Christ. For more information our many children’s programs, please contact us at 863-859-6000, ext. 310. our many children’s programs, please contact us at 863-859-6000, ext. 310.
STUDENT CHURCH - MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS STUDENT CHURCH - MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
WEDNESDAYS @ 6:30 PM PM | HS| MEETS IN FLC AUDITORIUM | MS| MEETS IN FLC CAFÉ WEDNESDAYS @ 6:30 HS MEETS IN FLC AUDITORIUM MS MEETS IN FLC CAFÉ OurOur heartbeat is to see students cultivate a life of leadership by growing closer to Christ, and and 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 connect withwith eacheach other, our main weekly gathering provides an opportunity for students to connect other, celebrate the goodness of God, and be challenged to impact their world. For more info, visitvisit celebrate the goodness of God, and be challenged to impact their world. For more info, our website at www.studentchurch.net or call us atus863-859-6000, ext. ext. 324.324. our website at www.studentchurch.net or call at 863-859-6000,
VICTORY YOUNG ADULTS VICTORY YOUNG ADULTS
(FOR YOUNG ADULTS, PROFESSIONALS, AND FAMILIES) (FOR YOUNG ADULTS, PROFESSIONALS, AND FAMILIES) JoinJoin us on the first Sunday of every month for “The Gathering,” a full worship service us on the first Sunday of every month for “The Gathering,” a full worship service withwith teaching and fellowship. VYA also offers small groups that meet throughout the the teaching and fellowship. VYA also offers small groups that meet throughout month, aimed at connecting to one another andand building relationships. Contact the the month, aimed at connecting to one another building relationships. Contact Young Adults Office for group times and locations. 863-859-6000, ext. 324. Young Adults Office for group times and locations. 863-859-6000, ext. 324.
ADULT PLUS MINISTRIES - SENIORS ADULT PLUS MINISTRIES - SENIORS
THERE WILL BE NO CHAPEL THISTHIS FRIDAY, NOV. 28 28 THERE WILL BE NO CHAPEL FRIDAY, NOV. Offices will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Offices will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. SHOW PALACE CHRISTMAS DAYDAY TOUR | TUESDAY, DEC. 9, 109,AM - 5:30 PM PM SHOW PALACE CHRISTMAS TOUR | TUESDAY, DEC. 10 AM - 5:30 Join Join us asuswe travel to the Show Palace Dinner Theater for prime seating, a delicious buffet as we travel to the Show Palace Dinner Theater for prime seating, a delicious buffet lunch, and a matinee’ performance of Charles Dickens, “A Christmas Carol.” Sign up lunch, and a matinee’ performance of Charles Dickens, “A Christmas Carol.” Signatup at the information desk.desk. CostCost is $68 per person which includes the theater ticket, lunch, the information is $68 per person which includes the theater ticket, lunch, transportation and all gratuities. This tour will fill quickly. Call Pastor Randy with questions. transportation and all gratuities. This tour will fill quickly. Call Pastor Randy with questions.
POINSETTIAS SALE POINSETTIAS SALE
SUNDAY, DEC. 7 & 7WEDNESDAY, DEC. 10 10 SUNDAY, DEC. & WEDNESDAY, DEC. The The Girl’sGirl’s Ministries of Victory Church will be selling beautiful poinsettias. You You maymay purchase Ministries of Victory Church will be selling beautiful poinsettias. purchase youryour plantplant in the breezeway or in front of the main lobby entrance. Plants are provided by by in the breezeway or in front of the main lobby entrance. Plants are provided Sunshine Growers for $5 Sunshine Growers foreach. $5 each.
FRIEND CONNECTION CHRISTMAS COOKIE SOCIAL FRIEND CONNECTION CHRISTMAS COOKIE SOCIAL
SATURDAY, DEC. 6 | NOON SATURDAY, DEC. 6 | NOON Friend Connection will hosthost its annual Christmas Cookie Social in the Life Center - Room Friend Connection will its annual Christmas Cookie Social inFamily the Family Life Center - Room 116.116. If you are a widow, or would like to be a friend to a widow, you are invited to bring youryour If you are a widow, or would like to be a friend to a widow, you are invited to bring favorite homemade cookies and and join join us. Please RSVP to Linda Stamps 863-815-1238. favorite homemade cookies us. Please RSVP to Linda Stamps 863-815-1238.
VICTORY VICTORYJOB JOBOPENINGS OPENINGS VCA STUDENT ACCOUNTS MANAGER VCA STUDENT ACCOUNTS MANAGER
Job Job duties include student account billings andand collections. Candidates mustmust be detailduties include student account billings collections. Candidates be detailoriented, possess good accounting, computer, andand inter-personal communication oriented, possess good accounting, computer, inter-personal communication skills. Applications maymay be turned in tointhe Desk, to the of Doug skills. Applications be turned to Information the Information Desk, to attention the attention of Doug English, or e-mailed to denglish@victorylakeland.org. English, or e-mailed to denglish@victorylakeland.org.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23 8:15 & 10:15 AM 9 & 10:45 AM
9:30 AM 9:30 & 10:45 AM 4:30 PM 6 PM
Sunday Morning Café
FLC Café
Morning Worship Services
Sanctuary
Victory Nursery (Birth - 1yr)
Sanctuary Nursery
Victory Preschool (1yr - PK5)
FLC Various Rooms
Victory Kids (K - 5th Grade)
FLC Auditorium
VSC Mid Classes (Middle School)
Portables 14 & 15
VSC High School Life Classes
Portable 13
VictoryLife Classes (Adults)
Various Rooms
JBQ Practice
FLC Room 108
Evening Worship Service
Sanctuary
Nursery (Birth – 3 years)
Various Rooms
Safari Club (4 year olds - Kindergarten)
Promise Land Rooms
Jubilaté Rehearsal (Kid’s Choir Grades 1 - 5)
Kidriticy Room
Student Church (Middle and High School)
FLC Auditorium
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25 7 AM 6:30 PM 8 PM
Men’s Prayer Meeting
Sanctuary
Choir Rehearsal
Music Suite
Orchestra Rehearsal
Music Suite
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 10 AM 5 PM 6:30 PM
Women’s Intercessory Prayer
Hospitality Suite
Praying Mothers
Prayer Room
Thanksgiving Family Communion Service
Sanctuary
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27 Thanksgiving Day (Church Offices Closed)
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28 (Church Offices Closed)
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Sunday Morning Café 8:15 & 10:15 AM 9 & 10:45 AM
9:30 AM 9:30 & 10:45 AM 4:30 PM 6 PM
Morning Worship Services
FLC Café
Victory Nursery (Birth - 1yr)
Sanctuary
Victory Preschool (1yr - PK5)
Sanctuary Nursery
Victory Kids (K - 5th Grade)
FLC Various Rooms
VSC Mid Classes (Middle School)
FLC Auditorium
VSC High School Life Classes
Portables 14 & 15
VictoryLife Classes (Adults)
Portable 13
JBQ Practice
Various Rooms
Evening Worship Service
FLC Room 108
Nursery (Birth – 3 years)
Sanctuary
Safari Club (4 year olds - Kindergarten)
Various Rooms
Jubilaté Rehearsal (Kid’s Choir Grades 1 - 5)
Promise Land Rooms
Student Church (Middle and High School)
Kidriticy Room FLC Auditorium
1401 Griffin Road • Lakeland, FL 33810
| VICTORYCHURCH 863.859.6000 • www.victorylakeland.org