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 fi nd a home

here at Victory Church.

You’ll fi nd that this is a place where you really matter –

because you matter to God.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 18Sunday Morning CaféMorning Worship ServicesVictory Nursery (Birth - 1yr)Victory Preschool (1yr - PK5)Victory Kids (K - 5th Grade)VSC Mid Classes (Middle School) VSC High School Life Classes VictoryLife Classes (Adults)JBQ PracticeEvening Worship ServiceNursery (Birth – 3 years)Safari Club (4 yr olds & K)Victory Kids (1st - 5th grade) Student Church (Middle and High School)

MONDAY, JANUARY 19Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

TUESDAY, JANUARY 20Men’s Prayer Meeting Ladies Bible Study

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21Women’s Intercessory PrayerPraying MothersEvening Worship ServiceNursery (Birth – 2 years)Royal Rangers & Girls Ministries - Boys & Girls Scouting Programs (Ages 3-18 years)Student Church Mid (Middle School)Student Church (High School)VictoryLife Classes & GroupsChoir RehearsalOrchestra Rehearsal

THURSDAY, JANUARY 22Ladies Bible Study and PrayerWorship Team Rehearsal

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23AdultPlus Chapel

SATURDAY, JANUARY 24

SUNDAY, JANUARY 25Sunday Morning CaféMorning Worship Services Victory Nursery (Birth - 1yr)Victory Preschool (1yr - PK5)Victory Kids (K - 5th Grade)VSC Mid Classes (Middle School) VSC High School Life Classes VictoryLife Classes (Adults)JBQ PracticeErnie Haase & Signature Sound ConcertNursery (Birth – 3 years)Safari Club (4 yr olds & K)Victory Kids (1st - 5th grade) Student Church (Middle and High School)

8:15 & 10:15 AM9 & 10:45 AM

9:30 AM 9:30 & 10:45 AM

4:30 PM6 PM

7 AM9 AM

10 AM5 PM

6:30 PM

8 PM

9:30 AM5:30 PM

9:45 AM

8:15 & 10:15 AM9 & 10:45 AM

9:30 AM 9:30 & 10:45 AM

4:30 PM6 PM

FLC CaféSanctuarySanctuary NurseryFLC Various RoomsFLC AuditoriumPortables 15 & 17Portable 13Various RoomsFLC Room 108SanctuaryVarious RoomsPromise Land RoomsKidriticy RoomFLC Auditorium

SanctuaryFLC Café

Hospitality SuitePrayer RoomSanctuaryVarious RoomsVarious Rooms

FLC CaféFLC AuditoriumVarious RoomsMusic SuiteMusic Suite

Hospitality SuiteMusic Suite

Chapel

FLC CaféSanctuarySanctuary NurseryFLC Various RoomsFLC AuditoriumPortables 15 & 17Portable 13Various RoomsFLC Room 108SanctuaryFLC NurseryPromise Land RoomsKidtricity RoomFLC Auditorium

1401 Griffi n Road • Lakeland, FL 33810863.859.6000 • www.victorylakeland.org| VICTORYCHURCH

January 18, 2015IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE, please see an attendant out in the lobby. Anyone wearing an orange lanyard will be happy to help you fi nd answers to your questions.

COMMUNICATION CARDS are located in the pew back or can be accessed by scanning the QR code below. Please fi ll 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 age-appropriate 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 fi nd a home

here at Victory Church.

You’ll fi nd that this is a place where you really matter –

because you matter to God.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 18Sunday Morning CaféMorning Worship ServicesVictory Nursery (Birth - 1yr)Victory Preschool (1yr - PK5)Victory Kids (K - 5th Grade)VSC Mid Classes (Middle School) VSC High School Life Classes VictoryLife Classes (Adults)JBQ PracticeEvening Worship ServiceNursery (Birth – 3 years)Safari Club (4 yr olds & K)Victory Kids (1st - 5th grade) Student Church (Middle and High School)

MONDAY, JANUARY 19Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

TUESDAY, JANUARY 20Men’s Prayer Meeting Ladies Bible Study

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21Women’s Intercessory PrayerPraying MothersEvening Worship ServiceNursery (Birth – 2 years)Royal Rangers & Girls Ministries - Boys & Girls Scouting Programs (Ages 3-18 years)Student Church Mid (Middle School)Student Church (High School)VictoryLife Classes & GroupsChoir RehearsalOrchestra Rehearsal

THURSDAY, JANUARY 22Ladies Bible Study and PrayerWorship Team Rehearsal

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23AdultPlus Chapel

SATURDAY, JANUARY 24

SUNDAY, JANUARY 25Sunday Morning CaféMorning Worship Services Victory Nursery (Birth - 1yr)Victory Preschool (1yr - PK5)Victory Kids (K - 5th Grade)VSC Mid Classes (Middle School) VSC High School Life Classes VictoryLife Classes (Adults)JBQ PracticeErnie Haase & Signature Sound ConcertNursery (Birth – 3 years)Safari Club (4 yr olds & K)Victory Kids (1st - 5th grade) Student Church (Middle and High School)

8:15 & 10:15 AM9 & 10:45 AM

9:30 AM 9:30 & 10:45 AM

4:30 PM6 PM

7 AM9 AM

10 AM5 PM

6:30 PM

8 PM

9:30 AM5:30 PM

9:45 AM

8:15 & 10:15 AM9 & 10:45 AM

9:30 AM 9:30 & 10:45 AM

4:30 PM6 PM

FLC CaféSanctuarySanctuary NurseryFLC Various RoomsFLC AuditoriumPortables 15 & 17Portable 13Various RoomsFLC Room 108SanctuaryVarious RoomsPromise Land RoomsKidriticy RoomFLC Auditorium

SanctuaryFLC Café

Hospitality SuitePrayer RoomSanctuaryVarious RoomsVarious Rooms

FLC CaféFLC AuditoriumVarious RoomsMusic SuiteMusic Suite

Hospitality SuiteMusic Suite

Chapel

FLC CaféSanctuarySanctuary NurseryFLC Various RoomsFLC AuditoriumPortables 15 & 17Portable 13Various RoomsFLC Room 108SanctuaryFLC NurseryPromise Land RoomsKidtricity RoomFLC Auditorium

1401 Griffi n Road • Lakeland, FL 33810863.859.6000 • www.victorylakeland.org| VICTORYCHURCH

January 18, 2015IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE, please see an attendant out in the lobby. Anyone wearing an orange lanyard will be happy to help you fi nd answers to your questions.

COMMUNICATION CARDS are located in the pew back or can be accessed by scanning the QR code below. Please fi ll 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 age-appropriate 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.

PRAYER AND FASTING PRAISE REPORTSToday concludes our 14 days of prayer and fasting and we’d like to thank those of you who participated. If you’ve received an answer to prayer, we’d love to hear about it. Please send anemail to web@victorylakeland.org, fi ll out a communication card, or visit our website to share your praise report. Be expecting God to continue to move in a powerful way!

VICTORY STUDENT CHURCH LEADERS LUNCHTODAY | AFTER SECOND SERVICE | FLC CAFÉ

Student Ministries is inviting all current leaders, or potential ones, for a special vision-casting luncheon in the Café, TODAY, after the second service. If you’re college-aged or older, have a heart for ministry, and wondered what serving in Student Ministries is all about, now is the time to learn how you can make a difference in the life of a young person. In addition to lunch, you’ll be able to meet the current staff and volunteers, and discover the new opportunities available for service.

NEW VICTORYLIFE CLASSES & SUPPORT GROUPSVictoryLife Classes and Support Groups just started. They provide a unique opportunity to get involved, study God’s Word, connect with others, and grow your faith. A wide variety of classes and support groups are available for nearly every age group or interest. Take a look at the brochure found in the lobby, or visit victorylakeland.org, and explore which group or class may be a good fi t for you (or check out our weekly activities for children and students).

WATER BAPTISMSUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8 | 4:45 PM | MEZZANINE ROOM 8If you have accepted Christ, and would like to be baptized, please attend our upcoming baptism class, immediately followed by the baptism held during our 6 PM service. Robes will be provided, but please wear a dark t-shirt and shorts under the robe. Sign up online or at the Information Desk.

SUPER BOWL SUNDAY ONE-HOUR EVENING SERVICESUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1 | 5 - 6 PM | Mark your calendars to join us on February 1, as Pastor Blackburn shares a brief message.

VICTORY MINISTRIESCHILDREN’S MINISTRY - BIRTH THROUGH 5TH GRADESUNDAYS @ 9 & 10:45 AM & 6 PM | WEDNESDAYS @ 6:30 PM“Train up a child in the way he should go, and he will not depart from it.” Our goal for every child who comes through Children’s Ministry is to feel safe and loved, to sense the presence of God, and to be given ample opportunity for growth in Christ. For more information on our children’s programs, please contact us at 863-859-6000, ext. 310.

STUDENT CHURCH - MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTSWEDNESDAYS @ 6:30 PM | HS MEETS IN FLC AUDITORIUM | MS MEETS IN FLC CAFÉOur heartbeat is to see students cultivate a life of leadership by growing closer to Christ, and our main weekly gathering provides an opportunity for students to connect with each other, celebrate the goodness of God, and be challenged to impact their world. For more info, visit our website www.studentchurch.net or call us at 863-859-6000, ext. 324.

VICTORY YOUNG ADULTS YOUNG ADULTS, PROFESSIONALS, & FAMILIESVYA is the young adults ministry of Victory Church. On the fi rst Sunday of every month, VYA meets for “The Gathering,” a full worship service with teaching and fellowship. VYA also offers small groups that meet throughout the month, aimed at connecting to one another and building relationships. Contact the Young Adults Offi ce for group times and locations. 863-859-6000, ext. 324.

ADULTPLUS MINISTRIES - SENIORSCHAPEL | FRIDAYS @ 9:45 AM (PRE-SERVICE SINGING @ 9:30 AM) | CHAPELWe encourage all of our Victory seniors & friends to join us every Friday!

UPCOMING ADULTPLUS EVENTS:· Mon. Jan. 19: The Breakfast Club, Golden Corral, Hwy 98 N. 8:30 – 10:30 AM, $6 per person. Program: Companion Home Care.· Tues, Jan. 27: Day Tour: Wycliffe Discovery Center & Gaylord Palms for lunch. 8:30 AM – 4 PM, $59 per person, Sign up online, at lobby desk, or at Senior Chapel.

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES· We have an immediate need for a mini-bus driver for Sunday evening and Wednesday evening services. This route is for the Estates at Carpenters. Contact Pastor Randy for details.· We have an opening for a VISTE breakfast delivery route on the fi rst Wednesday of every month. 8 – 10 AM. Contact Pastor Randy if interested.

BABY SHOWERFriends and family would like to invite you to a drop-in baby shower in honor of Richie and Shannon Hill TODAY from 4 to 5:30 PM, in the Hospitality Suite. They are expecting a girl. Shannon is the daughter of Gene and Marvel Combs, and Richie is the son of Rich and Sara Hill. Registry is at Babies R Us and Buy, Buy Baby.

VICTORY BOOKSTORE

40% Off All Items! (except candy)Stop by the Victory Bookstore and look at the

newest book releases, CDs, and more.

Change is taking place all around us…our culture, our families, our minds, and our

priorities. It can be challenging and frustrating. In this message series, we’re going

to deal with change and how it relates to God’s perspective. Although God never

changes, in our pursuit of Him, WE will change every single day.

Please be sure to support our Royal Rangers on Sunday February 1, by

enjoying a delicious BBQ lunch. For $8, you will be served half a BBQ

chicken (using Mike Fiddelke’s famous chicken rub) along with baked beans,

corn bread, & tea or coffee. Take-outs will be provided, from 10:45 AM

through the lunch hour, and a sit-down meal will be held at 12 PM in FLC

Room 116. Tickets will be available in the lobby, the breezeway, and in the

Ranger Lodge beginning TODAY.

COMMUNITY EVENTSADOPTION SEMINAR WITH SCOTT & KATHY ROSENOWMONDAY, JANUARY 26 | 7 PM | HOSPITALITY SUITEScott and Kathy Rosenow, featured speakers on Focus on the Family, parents of twenty-one children, and founders of The Shepherd’s Crook Ministry (TSC), join us for an inspirational evening. TSC has helped to connect hundreds of orphans and special needs children to Christian families. The Rosenows will share the heart of TSC and their personal testimony of God’s miraculous provision to adopt seventeen children from six different countries. Regardless of your personal interest in adoption, you will be encouraged by the Rosenow’s story. For reservations, please contact Jan Seitz at 607-9038.

TAKE HEART AFRICA YARD SALESATURDAY, JANUARY 31 | 7 AM - 4 PM | EXECUTIVE PLAZA SOUTH LAKELANDThe Take Heart Project is having a yard sale on Saturday, January 31, from 7 AM - 4 PM in the back parking lot of the Executive Plaza in south Lakeland. (4406 S. Florida Ave.) If you have donations, please call 863.669.8218 or email amy@takeheartafrica.org for drop-off info. Visit www.takeheartafrica.org for more information.

PEN-FL WOMEN’S MINISTRIES “STRONGER CONFERENCE”Pen-FL Women’s Ministries presents the “Stronger Conference” for women in ministry leadership, on March 27-28, at Living Water Fellowship Church in Kissimmee. Stronger will feature practical and spiritual workshops and general sessions that will support and strengthen all women who lead! Keynote speaker will be Kerry Clarenseau, the Assemblies of God National Women’s Ministry Director, and other guests include our own Dr. Sheila Cornea. Pre-registration is $55. For more information, and to register, please go to pfwomen.com.

PRAYER AND FASTING PRAISE REPORTSToday concludes our 14 days of prayer and fasting and we’d like to thank those of you who participated. If you’ve received an answer to prayer, we’d love to hear about it. Please send anemail to web@victorylakeland.org, fi ll out a communication card, or visit our website to share your praise report. Be expecting God to continue to move in a powerful way!

VICTORY STUDENT CHURCH LEADERS LUNCHTODAY | AFTER SECOND SERVICE | FLC CAFÉ

Student Ministries is inviting all current leaders, or potential ones, for a special vision-casting luncheon in the Café, TODAY, after the second service. If you’re college-aged or older, have a heart for ministry, and wondered what serving in Student Ministries is all about, now is the time to learn how you can make a difference in the life of a young person. In addition to lunch, you’ll be able to meet the current staff and volunteers, and discover the new opportunities available for service.

NEW VICTORYLIFE CLASSES & SUPPORT GROUPSVictoryLife Classes and Support Groups just started. They provide a unique opportunity to get involved, study God’s Word, connect with others, and grow your faith. A wide variety of classes and support groups are available for nearly every age group or interest. Take a look at the brochure found in the lobby, or visit victorylakeland.org, and explore which group or class may be a good fi t for you (or check out our weekly activities for children and students).

WATER BAPTISMSUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8 | 4:45 PM | MEZZANINE ROOM 8If you have accepted Christ, and would like to be baptized, please attend our upcoming baptism class, immediately followed by the baptism held during our 6 PM service. Robes will be provided, but please wear a dark t-shirt and shorts under the robe. Sign up online or at the Information Desk.

SUPER BOWL SUNDAY ONE-HOUR EVENING SERVICESUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1 | 5 - 6 PM | Mark your calendars to join us on February 1, as Pastor Blackburn shares a brief message.

VICTORY MINISTRIESCHILDREN’S MINISTRY - BIRTH THROUGH 5TH GRADESUNDAYS @ 9 & 10:45 AM & 6 PM | WEDNESDAYS @ 6:30 PM“Train up a child in the way he should go, and he will not depart from it.” Our goal for every child who comes through Children’s Ministry is to feel safe and loved, to sense the presence of God, and to be given ample opportunity for growth in Christ. For more information on our children’s programs, please contact us at 863-859-6000, ext. 310.

STUDENT CHURCH - MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTSWEDNESDAYS @ 6:30 PM | HS MEETS IN FLC AUDITORIUM | MS MEETS IN FLC CAFÉOur heartbeat is to see students cultivate a life of leadership by growing closer to Christ, and our main weekly gathering provides an opportunity for students to connect with each other, celebrate the goodness of God, and be challenged to impact their world. For more info, visit our website www.studentchurch.net or call us at 863-859-6000, ext. 324.

VICTORY YOUNG ADULTS YOUNG ADULTS, PROFESSIONALS, & FAMILIESVYA is the young adults ministry of Victory Church. On the fi rst Sunday of every month, VYA meets for “The Gathering,” a full worship service with teaching and fellowship. VYA also offers small groups that meet throughout the month, aimed at connecting to one another and building relationships. Contact the Young Adults Offi ce for group times and locations. 863-859-6000, ext. 324.

ADULTPLUS MINISTRIES - SENIORSCHAPEL | FRIDAYS @ 9:45 AM (PRE-SERVICE SINGING @ 9:30 AM) | CHAPELWe encourage all of our Victory seniors & friends to join us every Friday!

UPCOMING ADULTPLUS EVENTS:· Mon. Jan. 19: The Breakfast Club, Golden Corral, Hwy 98 N. 8:30 – 10:30 AM, $6 per person. Program: Companion Home Care.· Tues, Jan. 27: Day Tour: Wycliffe Discovery Center & Gaylord Palms for lunch. 8:30 AM – 4 PM, $59 per person, Sign up online, at lobby desk, or at Senior Chapel.

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES· We have an immediate need for a mini-bus driver for Sunday evening and Wednesday evening services. This route is for the Estates at Carpenters. Contact Pastor Randy for details.· We have an opening for a VISTE breakfast delivery route on the fi rst Wednesday of every month. 8 – 10 AM. Contact Pastor Randy if interested.

BABY SHOWERFriends and family would like to invite you to a drop-in baby shower in honor of Richie and Shannon Hill TODAY from 4 to 5:30 PM, in the Hospitality Suite. They are expecting a girl. Shannon is the daughter of Gene and Marvel Combs, and Richie is the son of Rich and Sara Hill. Registry is at Babies R Us and Buy, Buy Baby.

VICTORY BOOKSTORE

40% Off All Items! (except candy)Stop by the Victory Bookstore and look at the

newest book releases, CDs, and more.

Change is taking place all around us…our culture, our families, our minds, and our

priorities. It can be challenging and frustrating. In this message series, we’re going

to deal with change and how it relates to God’s perspective. Although God never

changes, in our pursuit of Him, WE will change every single day.

Please be sure to support our Royal Rangers on Sunday February 1, by

enjoying a delicious BBQ lunch. For $8, you will be served half a BBQ

chicken (using Mike Fiddelke’s famous chicken rub) along with baked beans,

corn bread, & tea or coffee. Take-outs will be provided, from 10:45 AM

through the lunch hour, and a sit-down meal will be held at 12 PM in FLC

Room 116. Tickets will be available in the lobby, the breezeway, and in the

Ranger Lodge beginning TODAY.

COMMUNITY EVENTSADOPTION SEMINAR WITH SCOTT & KATHY ROSENOWMONDAY, JANUARY 26 | 7 PM | HOSPITALITY SUITEScott and Kathy Rosenow, featured speakers on Focus on the Family, parents of twenty-one children, and founders of The Shepherd’s Crook Ministry (TSC), join us for an inspirational evening. TSC has helped to connect hundreds of orphans and special needs children to Christian families. The Rosenows will share the heart of TSC and their personal testimony of God’s miraculous provision to adopt seventeen children from six different countries. Regardless of your personal interest in adoption, you will be encouraged by the Rosenow’s story. For reservations, please contact Jan Seitz at 607-9038.

TAKE HEART AFRICA YARD SALESATURDAY, JANUARY 31 | 7 AM - 4 PM | EXECUTIVE PLAZA SOUTH LAKELANDThe Take Heart Project is having a yard sale on Saturday, January 31, from 7 AM - 4 PM in the back parking lot of the Executive Plaza in south Lakeland. (4406 S. Florida Ave.) If you have donations, please call 863.669.8218 or email amy@takeheartafrica.org for drop-off info. Visit www.takeheartafrica.org for more information.

PEN-FL WOMEN’S MINISTRIES “STRONGER CONFERENCE”Pen-FL Women’s Ministries presents the “Stronger Conference” for women in ministry leadership, on March 27-28, at Living Water Fellowship Church in Kissimmee. Stronger will feature practical and spiritual workshops and general sessions that will support and strengthen all women who lead! Keynote speaker will be Kerry Clarenseau, the Assemblies of God National Women’s Ministry Director, and other guests include our own Dr. Sheila Cornea. Pre-registration is $55. For more information, and to register, please go to pfwomen.com.

PRAYER AND FASTING PRAISE REPORTSToday concludes our 14 days of prayer and fasting and we’d like to thank those of you who participated. If you’ve received an answer to prayer, we’d love to hear about it. Please send anemail to web@victorylakeland.org, fi ll out a communication card, or visit our website to share your praise report. Be expecting God to continue to move in a powerful way!

VICTORY STUDENT CHURCH LEADERS LUNCHTODAY | AFTER SECOND SERVICE | FLC CAFÉ

Student Ministries is inviting all current leaders, or potential ones, for a special vision-casting luncheon in the Café, TODAY, after the second service. If you’re college-aged or older, have a heart for ministry, and wondered what serving in Student Ministries is all about, now is the time to learn how you can make a difference in the life of a young person. In addition to lunch, you’ll be able to meet the current staff and volunteers, and discover the new opportunities available for service.

NEW VICTORYLIFE CLASSES & SUPPORT GROUPSVictoryLife Classes and Support Groups just started. They provide a unique opportunity to get involved, study God’s Word, connect with others, and grow your faith. A wide variety of classes and support groups are available for nearly every age group or interest. Take a look at the brochure found in the lobby, or visit victorylakeland.org, and explore which group or class may be a good fi t for you (or check out our weekly activities for children and students).

WATER BAPTISMSUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8 | 4:45 PM | MEZZANINE ROOM 8If you have accepted Christ, and would like to be baptized, please attend our upcoming baptism class, immediately followed by the baptism held during our 6 PM service. Robes will be provided, but please wear a dark t-shirt and shorts under the robe. Sign up online or at the Information Desk.

SUPER BOWL SUNDAY ONE-HOUR EVENING SERVICESUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1 | 5 - 6 PM | Mark your calendars to join us on February 1, as Pastor Blackburn shares a brief message.

VICTORY MINISTRIESCHILDREN’S MINISTRY - BIRTH THROUGH 5TH GRADESUNDAYS @ 9 & 10:45 AM & 6 PM | WEDNESDAYS @ 6:30 PM“Train up a child in the way he should go, and he will not depart from it.” Our goal for every child who comes through Children’s Ministry is to feel safe and loved, to sense the presence of God, and to be given ample opportunity for growth in Christ. For more information on our children’s programs, please contact us at 863-859-6000, ext. 310.

STUDENT CHURCH - MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTSWEDNESDAYS @ 6:30 PM | HS MEETS IN FLC AUDITORIUM | MS MEETS IN FLC CAFÉOur heartbeat is to see students cultivate a life of leadership by growing closer to Christ, and our main weekly gathering provides an opportunity for students to connect with each other, celebrate the goodness of God, and be challenged to impact their world. For more info, visit our website www.studentchurch.net or call us at 863-859-6000, ext. 324.

VICTORY YOUNG ADULTS YOUNG ADULTS, PROFESSIONALS, & FAMILIESVYA is the young adults ministry of Victory Church. On the fi rst Sunday of every month, VYA meets for “The Gathering,” a full worship service with teaching and fellowship. VYA also offers small groups that meet throughout the month, aimed at connecting to one another and building relationships. Contact the Young Adults Offi ce for group times and locations. 863-859-6000, ext. 324.

ADULTPLUS MINISTRIES - SENIORSCHAPEL | FRIDAYS @ 9:45 AM (PRE-SERVICE SINGING @ 9:30 AM) | CHAPELWe encourage all of our Victory seniors & friends to join us every Friday!

UPCOMING ADULTPLUS EVENTS:· Mon. Jan. 19: The Breakfast Club, Golden Corral, Hwy 98 N. 8:30 – 10:30 AM, $6 per person. Program: Companion Home Care.· Tues, Jan. 27: Day Tour: Wycliffe Discovery Center & Gaylord Palms for lunch. 8:30 AM – 4 PM, $59 per person, Sign up online, at lobby desk, or at Senior Chapel.

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES· We have an immediate need for a mini-bus driver for Sunday evening and Wednesday evening services. This route is for the Estates at Carpenters. Contact Pastor Randy for details.· We have an opening for a VISTE breakfast delivery route on the fi rst Wednesday of every month. 8 – 10 AM. Contact Pastor Randy if interested.

BABY SHOWERFriends and family would like to invite you to a drop-in baby shower in honor of Richie and Shannon Hill TODAY from 4 to 5:30 PM, in the Hospitality Suite. They are expecting a girl. Shannon is the daughter of Gene and Marvel Combs, and Richie is the son of Rich and Sara Hill. Registry is at Babies R Us and Buy, Buy Baby.

VICTORY BOOKSTORE

40% Off All Items! (except candy)Stop by the Victory Bookstore and look at the

newest book releases, CDs, and more.

Change is taking place all around us…our culture, our families, our minds, and our

priorities. It can be challenging and frustrating. In this message series, we’re going

to deal with change and how it relates to God’s perspective. Although God never

changes, in our pursuit of Him, WE will change every single day.

Please be sure to support our Royal Rangers on Sunday February 1, by

enjoying a delicious BBQ lunch. For $8, you will be served half a BBQ

chicken (using Mike Fiddelke’s famous chicken rub) along with baked beans,

corn bread, & tea or coffee. Take-outs will be provided, from 10:45 AM

through the lunch hour, and a sit-down meal will be held at 12 PM in FLC

Room 116. Tickets will be available in the lobby, the breezeway, and in the

Ranger Lodge beginning TODAY.

COMMUNITY EVENTSADOPTION SEMINAR WITH SCOTT & KATHY ROSENOWMONDAY, JANUARY 26 | 7 PM | HOSPITALITY SUITEScott and Kathy Rosenow, featured speakers on Focus on the Family, parents of twenty-one children, and founders of The Shepherd’s Crook Ministry (TSC), join us for an inspirational evening. TSC has helped to connect hundreds of orphans and special needs children to Christian families. The Rosenows will share the heart of TSC and their personal testimony of God’s miraculous provision to adopt seventeen children from six different countries. Regardless of your personal interest in adoption, you will be encouraged by the Rosenow’s story. For reservations, please contact Jan Seitz at 607-9038.

TAKE HEART AFRICA YARD SALESATURDAY, JANUARY 31 | 7 AM - 4 PM | EXECUTIVE PLAZA SOUTH LAKELANDThe Take Heart Project is having a yard sale on Saturday, January 31, from 7 AM - 4 PM in the back parking lot of the Executive Plaza in south Lakeland. (4406 S. Florida Ave.) If you have donations, please call 863.669.8218 or email amy@takeheartafrica.org for drop-off info. Visit www.takeheartafrica.org for more information.

PEN-FL WOMEN’S MINISTRIES “STRONGER CONFERENCE”Pen-FL Women’s Ministries presents the “Stronger Conference” for women in ministry leadership, on March 27-28, at Living Water Fellowship Church in Kissimmee. Stronger will feature practical and spiritual workshops and general sessions that will support and strengthen all women who lead! Keynote speaker will be Kerry Clarenseau, the Assemblies of God National Women’s Ministry Director, and other guests include our own Dr. Sheila Cornea. Pre-registration is $55. For more information, and to register, please go to pfwomen.com.

PRAYER AND FASTING PRAISE REPORTSToday concludes our 14 days of prayer and fasting and we’d like to thank those of you who participated. If you’ve received an answer to prayer, we’d love to hear about it. Please send anemail to web@victorylakeland.org, fi ll out a communication card, or visit our website to share your praise report. Be expecting God to continue to move in a powerful way!

VICTORY STUDENT CHURCH LEADERS LUNCHTODAY | AFTER SECOND SERVICE | FLC CAFÉ

Student Ministries is inviting all current leaders, or potential ones, for a special vision-casting luncheon in the Café, TODAY, after the second service. If you’re college-aged or older, have a heart for ministry, and wondered what serving in Student Ministries is all about, now is the time to learn how you can make a difference in the life of a young person. In addition to lunch, you’ll be able to meet the current staff and volunteers, and discover the new opportunities available for service.

NEW VICTORYLIFE CLASSES & SUPPORT GROUPSVictoryLife Classes and Support Groups just started. They provide a unique opportunity to get involved, study God’s Word, connect with others, and grow your faith. A wide variety of classes and support groups are available for nearly every age group or interest. Take a look at the brochure found in the lobby, or visit victorylakeland.org, and explore which group or class may be a good fi t for you (or check out our weekly activities for children and students).

WATER BAPTISMSUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8 | 4:45 PM | MEZZANINE ROOM 8If you have accepted Christ, and would like to be baptized, please attend our upcoming baptism class, immediately followed by the baptism held during our 6 PM service. Robes will be provided, but please wear a dark t-shirt and shorts under the robe. Sign up online or at the Information Desk.

SUPER BOWL SUNDAY ONE-HOUR EVENING SERVICESUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1 | 5 - 6 PM | Mark your calendars to join us on February 1, as Pastor Blackburn shares a brief message.

VICTORY MINISTRIESCHILDREN’S MINISTRY - BIRTH THROUGH 5TH GRADESUNDAYS @ 9 & 10:45 AM & 6 PM | WEDNESDAYS @ 6:30 PM“Train up a child in the way he should go, and he will not depart from it.” Our goal for every child who comes through Children’s Ministry is to feel safe and loved, to sense the presence of God, and to be given ample opportunity for growth in Christ. For more information on our children’s programs, please contact us at 863-859-6000, ext. 310.

STUDENT CHURCH - MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTSWEDNESDAYS @ 6:30 PM | HS MEETS IN FLC AUDITORIUM | MS MEETS IN FLC CAFÉOur heartbeat is to see students cultivate a life of leadership by growing closer to Christ, and our main weekly gathering provides an opportunity for students to connect with each other, celebrate the goodness of God, and be challenged to impact their world. For more info, visit our website www.studentchurch.net or call us at 863-859-6000, ext. 324.

VICTORY YOUNG ADULTS YOUNG ADULTS, PROFESSIONALS, & FAMILIESVYA is the young adults ministry of Victory Church. On the fi rst Sunday of every month, VYA meets for “The Gathering,” a full worship service with teaching and fellowship. VYA also offers small groups that meet throughout the month, aimed at connecting to one another and building relationships. Contact the Young Adults Offi ce for group times and locations. 863-859-6000, ext. 324.

ADULTPLUS MINISTRIES - SENIORSCHAPEL | FRIDAYS @ 9:45 AM (PRE-SERVICE SINGING @ 9:30 AM) | CHAPELWe encourage all of our Victory seniors & friends to join us every Friday!

UPCOMING ADULTPLUS EVENTS:· Mon. Jan. 19: The Breakfast Club, Golden Corral, Hwy 98 N. 8:30 – 10:30 AM, $6 per person. Program: Companion Home Care.· Tues, Jan. 27: Day Tour: Wycliffe Discovery Center & Gaylord Palms for lunch. 8:30 AM – 4 PM, $59 per person, Sign up online, at lobby desk, or at Senior Chapel.

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES· We have an immediate need for a mini-bus driver for Sunday evening and Wednesday evening services. This route is for the Estates at Carpenters. Contact Pastor Randy for details.· We have an opening for a VISTE breakfast delivery route on the fi rst Wednesday of every month. 8 – 10 AM. Contact Pastor Randy if interested.

BABY SHOWERFriends and family would like to invite you to a drop-in baby shower in honor of Richie and Shannon Hill TODAY from 4 to 5:30 PM, in the Hospitality Suite. They are expecting a girl. Shannon is the daughter of Gene and Marvel Combs, and Richie is the son of Rich and Sara Hill. Registry is at Babies R Us and Buy, Buy Baby.

VICTORY BOOKSTORE

40% Off All Items! (except candy)Stop by the Victory Bookstore and look at the

newest book releases, CDs, and more.

Change is taking place all around us…our culture, our families, our minds, and our

priorities. It can be challenging and frustrating. In this message series, we’re going

to deal with change and how it relates to God’s perspective. Although God never

changes, in our pursuit of Him, WE will change every single day.

Please be sure to support our Royal Rangers on Sunday February 1, by

enjoying a delicious BBQ lunch. For $8, you will be served half a BBQ

chicken (using Mike Fiddelke’s famous chicken rub) along with baked beans,

corn bread, & tea or coffee. Take-outs will be provided, from 10:45 AM

through the lunch hour, and a sit-down meal will be held at 12 PM in FLC

Room 116. Tickets will be available in the lobby, the breezeway, and in the

Ranger Lodge beginning TODAY.

COMMUNITY EVENTSADOPTION SEMINAR WITH SCOTT & KATHY ROSENOWMONDAY, JANUARY 26 | 7 PM | HOSPITALITY SUITEScott and Kathy Rosenow, featured speakers on Focus on the Family, parents of twenty-one children, and founders of The Shepherd’s Crook Ministry (TSC), join us for an inspirational evening. TSC has helped to connect hundreds of orphans and special needs children to Christian families. The Rosenows will share the heart of TSC and their personal testimony of God’s miraculous provision to adopt seventeen children from six different countries. Regardless of your personal interest in adoption, you will be encouraged by the Rosenow’s story. For reservations, please contact Jan Seitz at 607-9038.

TAKE HEART AFRICA YARD SALESATURDAY, JANUARY 31 | 7 AM - 4 PM | EXECUTIVE PLAZA SOUTH LAKELANDThe Take Heart Project is having a yard sale on Saturday, January 31, from 7 AM - 4 PM in the back parking lot of the Executive Plaza in south Lakeland. (4406 S. Florida Ave.) If you have donations, please call 863.669.8218 or email amy@takeheartafrica.org for drop-off info. Visit www.takeheartafrica.org for more information.

PEN-FL WOMEN’S MINISTRIES “STRONGER CONFERENCE”Pen-FL Women’s Ministries presents the “Stronger Conference” for women in ministry leadership, on March 27-28, at Living Water Fellowship Church in Kissimmee. Stronger will feature practical and spiritual workshops and general sessions that will support and strengthen all women who lead! Keynote speaker will be Kerry Clarenseau, the Assemblies of God National Women’s Ministry Director, and other guests include our own Dr. Sheila Cornea. Pre-registration is $55. For more information, and to register, please go to pfwomen.com.

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 fi nd a home

here at Victory Church.

You’ll fi nd that this is a place where you really matter –

because you matter to God.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 18Sunday Morning CaféMorning Worship ServicesVictory Nursery (Birth - 1yr)Victory Preschool (1yr - PK5)Victory Kids (K - 5th Grade)VSC Mid Classes (Middle School) VSC High School Life Classes VictoryLife Classes (Adults)JBQ PracticeEvening Worship ServiceNursery (Birth – 3 years)Safari Club (4 yr olds & K)Victory Kids (1st - 5th grade) Student Church (Middle and High School)

MONDAY, JANUARY 19Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

TUESDAY, JANUARY 20Men’s Prayer Meeting Ladies Bible Study

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21Women’s Intercessory PrayerPraying MothersEvening Worship ServiceNursery (Birth – 2 years)Royal Rangers & Girls Ministries - Boys & Girls Scouting Programs (Ages 3-18 years)Student Church Mid (Middle School)Student Church (High School)VictoryLife Classes & GroupsChoir RehearsalOrchestra Rehearsal

THURSDAY, JANUARY 22Ladies Bible Study and PrayerWorship Team Rehearsal

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23AdultPlus Chapel

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 25Sunday Morning CaféMorning Worship Services Victory Nursery (Birth - 1yr)Victory Preschool (1yr - PK5)Victory Kids (K - 5th Grade)VSC Mid Classes (Middle School) VSC High School Life Classes VictoryLife Classes (Adults)JBQ PracticeErnie Haase & Signature Sound ConcertNursery (Birth – 3 years)Safari Club (4 yr olds & K)Victory Kids (1st - 5th grade) Student Church (Middle and High School)

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January 18, 2015IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE, please see an attendant out in the lobby. Anyone wearing an orange lanyard will be happy to help you fi nd answers to your questions.

COMMUNICATION CARDS are located in the pew back or can be accessed by scanning the QR code below. Please fi ll 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 age-appropriate 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.

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