December 28, 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, DECEMBER 28 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 15 & 17
VSC High School Life Classes
Portable 13
VictoryLife Classes (Adults)
Various Rooms
JBQ Practice
FLC 116
Evening Worship Service
Sanctuary
Nursery (Birth – 3 years)
Various Rooms
Safari Club (4 yr olds & K)
Promise Land Rooms
Victory Kids (1st - 5th grade)
Kidriticy Room
Student Church (Middle and High School)
FLC Auditorium
Be sure to join us as we celebrate all that God has done in 2014. This one-hour, casual New Year’s MONDAY, DECEMBER 29Eve Service will include a special time of prayer, a challenging message from Pastor Blackburn, and more.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30 7 AM
Men’s Prayer Meeting
Sanctuary
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31 10 AM 5 PM 6:30 PM
Women’s Intercessory Prayer
Hospitality Suite
Praying Mothers
Prayer Room
New Year’s Eve Prayer Service
Sanctuary
THURSDAY, JANUARY 1 New Year’s Day (Offices Closed)
FRIDAY, JANUARY 2 9:45 AM
AdultPlus Chapel
Chapel
3 of prayer and fasting. Join us SATURDAY, January 5-18, asJANUARY we enter a time Fast one or more meals each day, and devote that time to prayer. If you desire, copies of the “Daniel Fast” are available at4the Information Desk. If you have a SUNDAY, JANUARY specifi prayer out a prayer or return it Sundayfill Morning Café card and drop it in the offering, 8:15 &c10:15 AMrequest, FLC Café to the Information Desk. 9 & 10:45 AM
9:30 AM 9:30 & 10:45 AM 4:30 PM 6 PM
Morning Worship Services /Communion
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 15 & 17
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)
FLC Nursery Reading through Safari Club (4 yr olds & the K) Bible is a great opportunityPromise Land Rooms
for spiritual growth, and there are many excellent, Kidtricity Room convenient options available online at youversion.com. Student Church (Middle and High School) Various Portables They also have a free mobile app, which will provide Victory Gathering) FLC Auditorium youYoung with Adults instant(The access to your selected plan from your smart phone. If you prefer a hard copy of a traditional plan, you may pick one up at the Information Desk. Victory Kids (1st - 5th grade)
1401 Griffin Road • Lakeland, FL 33810
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We want to thank all of the countless volunteers who have faithfully assisted with Victory’s hundreds of ministry opportunities this past year. Whether in public view or behind the scenes, it takes all of us, working together, to bring about Kingdom results! God is pleased with your willingness and sacrifice, but we want you to know that we appreciate you, too.
BLACKBURN THANK YOU Sharon and I would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere appreciation for the kindnesses that you have shown to us during this holiday season. We are so blessed to have such a loving and giving church family. The many wonderful Christmas greetings and expressions of love have warmed our hearts. It is truly a joy to be part of this wonderful ministry that God has given us to serve. Our hearts’ desire is to speak words of blessing upon you and your family, especially at this time of year. Again, thank you, and a Happy New Year to all!
YEAR-END GIVING Thank you for your faithfulness throughout the year. Your year-end giving greatly enhances our ministry and outreach capabilities. Please make your contributions for 2014 before December 31. We wish you and your family God’s abundant blessings in the New Year!
CHRISTMAS (UN)DECORATING TEAM Thank you, again, to the many volunteers who beautifully decorated our church. We need men and women to help take down the decorations December 29-30 from 9 AM - 4 PM. You may sign up at the Information Desk or online at victorylakeland.org.
NEW VICTORYLIFE CLASSES VictoryLife Classes provide a unique opportunity to get involved, study God’s Word, connect with others, and grow your faith. A wide variety of classes and groups are available for nearly every age group or interest. There will be a VictoryLife Classes and Groups brochure in next week’s bulletin. In the meantime, check out the new classes at victorylakeland.org. New classes begin the week of January 11.
2015 MISSIONS PRAYER CALENDAR As we start the new year, remember to pray for all of our missionaries. If you did not receive your family’s free copy of the 2015 Missions Prayer Calendar, pick one up TODAY at the Information Desk. Additional copies may be purchased for $5 each.
GET CONNECTED NEW REDESIGNED VICTORY APP With the new Victory Church App, you can view past messages and upcoming events, connect with us via social media, submit prayer requests, give online, and much more. To download the app, simply go to the App Store on your device, search for Victory Church Lakeland, and download. Also, Victory Church is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Follow us @victorylakeland.
VICTORY VICTORYMINISTRIES MINISTRIES 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 aup child in the he should go, and he will not depart fromfrom it.” Our goalgoal for for “Train a child in way the way he should go, and he will not 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, and and to betogiven ample opportunity for growth in Christ. For more the presence of God, be given ample opportunity for growth in Christ. For more information on our many children’s programs, please contact us atus863-859-6000, ext. ext. 310.310. information on our many children’s programs, please contact at 863-859-6000,
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. heartbeat is to see students cultivate a life of leadership by growing closer to Christ. OurOur mainmain weekly gathering provides an opportunity for students to connect withwith eacheach weekly gathering provides an opportunity for students to connect other, celebrate the goodness of God, and be challenged to impact their world. For other, celebrate the goodness of God, and be challenged to impact their world. more For more info,info, visitvisit our our website at www.studentchurch.net or call us atus863-859-6000, ext. ext. 324.324. website at www.studentchurch.net or call at 863-859-6000,
VICTORY YOUNG ADULTS - YOUNG ADULTS, PROFESSIONALS, & FAMILIES VICTORY YOUNG ADULTS - YOUNG ADULTS, PROFESSIONALS, & FAMILIES SUNDAY, JANUARY 4 | 64PM | FLC| FLC AUDITORIUM SUNDAY, JANUARY | 6 PM AUDITORIUM
JoinJoin us next Sunday for “The Gathering,” a full worship service withwith teaching andand us next Sunday for “The Gathering,” a full worship service teaching fellowship. VYA also offers small groups that meet throughout the month, aimed at at fellowship. VYA also offers small groups that meet 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. for group times and locations. 863-859-6000, ext. 324.
ADULT PLUS MINISTRIES - SENIORS ADULT PLUS MINISTRIES - SENIORS CHAPEL | FRIDAYS @ 9:45 AM AM (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! UPCOMING ADULTPLUS EVENTS: UPCOMING ADULTPLUS EVENTS: · Wednesday, Jan. 7: VISTE Breakfast Deliveries, 8 AM at theatEstates. · Wednesday, Jan. 7: VISTE Breakfast Deliveries, 8 AM the Estates. · Fri.· Chapel, Jan. 16: Ken Turner and Valor III inIII concert. Fri. Chapel, Jan. 16: Ken Turner and Valor in concert. · Mon. Jan. 19: Club,Club, Golden Corral, HwyHwy 98 N. – 10:30 AM,AM, $6 per · Mon. Jan. The 19: Breakfast The Breakfast Golden Corral, 988:30 N. 8:30 – 10:30 $6person. per person. · Tues, Jan. 27: DayDay Tour:Tour: Wycliffe Discovery Center & Gaylord Palms for lunch. 8:308:30 AM AM – 4 PM, · Tues, Jan. 27: Wycliffe Discovery Center & Gaylord Palms for lunch. – 4 PM, $59 $59 per person, SignSign up online, at lobby desk,desk, or ator Senior Chapel. per person, up online, at lobby at Senior Chapel.
THANK THANKYOU YOU SALVATION ARMY THANK YOU SALVATION ARMY THANK YOU Thank you you to the volunteers whowho participated in ringing the bell this this yearyear for the Thank to many the many volunteers participated in ringing the bell for the Salvation Army. Whether it was a simple “Merry Christmas,” or the singing of a carol, Salvation Army. Whether it was a simple “Merry Christmas,” or the singing of a carol, you you touched the Lakeland community in unimaginable ways. touched the Lakeland community in unimaginable ways.
VICTORY VICTORYJOB JOBOPENINGS OPENINGS Victory Church has has an opening for an Assistant withwith Pastor Tim Tim Blackburn Victory Church an opening forAdministrative an Administrative Assistant Pastor Blackburn in the Education Department. Applicant mustmust be abe mature Christian and and attend in Christian the Christian Education Department. Applicant a mature Christian attend Victory Church. Candidates mustmust havehave administrative experience, excellent people skills, Victory Church. Candidates administrative experience, excellent people skills, strong organizational skills, and computer profi ciency. Interested candidates should email strong organizational skills, and computer proficiency. Interested candidates should email resumes to tblackburn@victorylakeland.org. resumes to tblackburn@victorylakeland.org.
VICTORY VICTORYBOOKSTORE BOOKSTORE 40% OffOff All All Items! (except candy) 40% Items! (except candy)
StopStop by the Bookstore andand looklook at the by Victory the Victory Bookstore at the newest book releases, CDs, and more. newest book releases, CDs, and more.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28 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 15 & 17
VSC High School Life Classes
Portable 13
VictoryLife Classes (Adults)
Various Rooms
JBQ Practice
FLC 116
Evening Worship Service
Sanctuary
Nursery (Birth – 3 years)
Various Rooms
Safari Club (4 yr olds & K)
Promise Land Rooms
Victory Kids (1st - 5th grade)
Kidriticy Room
Student Church (Middle and High School)
FLC Auditorium
MONDAY, DECEMBER 29 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30 7 AM
Men’s Prayer Meeting
Sanctuary
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31 10 AM 5 PM 6:30 PM
Women’s Intercessory Prayer
Hospitality Suite
Praying Mothers
Prayer Room
New Year’s Eve Prayer Service
Sanctuary
THURSDAY, JANUARY 1 New Year’s Day (Offices Closed)
FRIDAY, JANUARY 2 9:45 AM
AdultPlus Chapel
Chapel
SATURDAY, JANUARY 3 SUNDAY, JANUARY 4 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 /Communion
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 15 & 17
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)
FLC Nursery
Safari Club (4 yr olds & K)
Promise Land Rooms
Victory Kids (1st - 5th grade)
Kidtricity Room
Student Church (Middle and High School)
Various Portables
Victory Young Adults (The Gathering)
FLC Auditorium
1401 Griffin Road • Lakeland, FL 33810
| VICTORYCHURCH 863.859.6000 • www.victorylakeland.org