OCTOBER 23–30, 2010
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Respond to God … Worship God:
ENGAGE IN A CONVERSATION WITH GOD.
Glorify God for Who He is and what He has done. “A time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth.”
– Jesus Christ (John 4:23, NIV)
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– Jesus Christ (Matthew 6:21, NASB)
Be In Community: Foster environments for relationship. “All men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
– Jesus Christ (John 13:35, NIV)
Share Your Story: Tell others what God is doing in your life. “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.”
– Peter, an eyewitness (1 Peter 3:15, NIV)
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Five Prayers GodAlways Answers
“Lord, get me out of this temptation!”
By Dr. Joel C. Hunter | Senior pastor
“Lord, amaze me with a glimpse of the supernatural.”
Believe it or not, when we earnestly pray As shallow as this sounds, this isn’t the this prayer, we have to climb over God’s same as a generation always looking for signs. impediments to sin! Not only does He promise a This prayer is a request to see God’s hand in way out when we’re tempted (1 Corinthians 10:13), our lives and appreciate His nearness. He loves but He also gives us disincentives. to reveal Himself above all rational explanation, When I first entered the ministry, I was still smoking but we do not usually ask or look. cigarettes. It was a habit left over from college, Pastor Vernon loves to tell the Good News to people and I wanted God to take it away. at God’s opportunity. One time, his heart was “Lord, show me I prayed for help. Then I stopped to buy a pack, miles quickened to pray for opportunities only God could better ways to love away from the church, and the attendant recognized me: arrange. Soon he was invited to emcee a totally and serve.” “Say, aren’t you a minister?” I bought them anyhow, secular convention in Europe and challenged Are you bored with your old lit up in the car as I had a hundred times before to “somehow work in the Gospel.” routine? Why not ask God and dropped the ash in my lap. We ask for healing in the face of illness, rescue to break you out of your rut? Swerving, I pulled over. A young man in in the face of danger and miracles in the midst Eddie has a ministry to my youth group came up to the car and of hopelessness. Why do we not ask for glimpses professionals and is very efficient. wanted a ride to the church. of His supernatural presence every day? He felt convicted, though, that he We may decide to overcome God’s way out, Isn’t He “Immanuel ... God with us”? might not be really compassionate. but we will be both miserable and (Matthew 1:23, NIV). He prayed a version of this prayer and pitiful at the same time. got his answer soon ... in traffic! Instead of a competitive response to a rude driver, it occurred to him to pray for the hostile driver. Then he decided to let others into the lane as a “Lord, use me way to serve and began praying for them. for Your purpose in He now has a ministry on the highway. this situation.” If you can customize your service to The great adequacy of God is people (that’s what God did in Jesus), that He can use us when we do not “Lord, glorify you will find new ways to serve. know what to say or do or even think! Your name.” Many times we are reluctant to enter into There are many times when a potential place of ministry because we I have no idea what God wants think we surely would mess it up. me to pray. I can see the good Herb was an introvert. He dreaded going to the funeral home and bad in each alternative. and speaking to his friend’s widow. He knew anything that There was an old man whom I had loved dearly. came out of his mouth would sound trite and stupid. His wife had gone to be with the Lord. He was tired He rehearsed, “You have my sympathies,” but when he got in front of living without her, even though he was still a of the widow, all he could do was break down in tears and hug her. great blessing to any who knew him. Years later, I asked a young widow what the most helpful thing was He had suffered a massive stroke. I could pray for that was said to her during her husband’s funeral. She replied: healing on this side of the curtain or perfection on “I don’t remember many of the words, only the hugs. the other side. What should I pray? Those were God’s arms for me.” I remembered what Jesus prayed facing death, We think people need a professional, rather than an so I figured it was still a pretty solid prayer. available, Christian. Well, unless we are talking about To this day, I use it when I don’t know what medical care, we couldn’t be more wrong. else to pray: “Father, glorify Your name.” Second Corinthians 3:5-6 (“our adequacy is He always does. from God,” NASB) is a reminder to pray before we act!
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Mark Your Calendar!
Student Ministries
Activating Students to Make Kingdom Noise. What is Making Kingdom Noise? It’s the Love of Jesus in Action.
Turkey Bowl Sunday, November 14, 4 p.m., Lyman High School football field. Visit www.northlandchurch.net/ ministries/high_school_ministries to register to play in the game, and sign up for the bake-off and the three-legged race. Bring the whole family, friends and neighbors, and enjoy the fun! Shaylynn Stoner at 407-949-7194 or shaylynn. stoner@northlandchurch.net
Middle School Ministry
High School Ministry
To register for any of these activities and for more detailed information, visit www.northlandchurch.net/ ministries/middle_school_ministries. Shaylynn Stoner at 407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@ northlandchurch.net
To register for any of these activities and for more detailed information, visit www.northlandchurch.net/ ministries/high_school_ministries. Shaylynn Stoner at 407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@ northlandchurch.net
LUGRox (Living Under Grace Rocks!) Youth Group Saturdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Free to attend; optional $3 dinner. A typical gathering consists of worship, teaching and small groups.
i-3 (I am third) Youth Group Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Free to attend. Food available for purchase.
Firm Foundations Class Sundays, 10:45 a.m. to noon, fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. Study: Firm Foundations. Bring your Bible, a pen, and a notebook or journal. TURKEY BOWL 2009
ABS (Area Bible Studies) Date, time and costs vary by location. Teams are formed by gender. A typical ABS night consists of fellowship, Bible study and peer accountability.
Lot 9 Outreach Fridays, 7 to 9 p.m., Lot 9 (or The Rink, depending on weather). Free to attend (includes food). Noise Groups / Community Groups Date, time and costs vary by location. A typical gathering consists of fellowship and peer accountability. Servant Leadership Ministry We offer servant leadership training and opportunities to serve for 9th-graders (setup crew), 10th- to 12th-graders (LUGRox captains) and college students (small group leaders and work crews). www.northlandchurch.net/ ministries/high_school_ministries
Access Ministries for Students Young Life Capernaum Last Friday of each month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. If you are a teen with special needs, join us. This includes worship, dinner, fun and an opportunity to grow in faith! TEENS, volunteer to serve at capernaum. Laura Lee Wright at 407-937-0549 or lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net
Mark Your Calendar! Volunteer Sign-Up October 30 through November 1 weekend
Operation Christmas Child Collection November 15 through 22
Serve the Homeless at Grace & Grits Wednesday, November 24
God of Wonders Celebration
Children’s Ministries
how can they call on him to save them … how can they believe … unless someone tells them? —Romans 10:14 (NLT)
Children’s Church
Northland Early Learning Center
• Grade School Classes (Grades 1 – 5) During all worship services in the Children’s Worship Wing. Northland’s 5-day Bible study for children, The Daily Way, is available at northlandchurch.net or at Children’s Church. • Early Childhood Classes (Age 3 – Kindergarten) During all worship services in the Early Childhood Wing. • Infant & Toddler Care (Infants – Age 2) During all worship services in the Early Childhood Wing. • Children with Special Needs (Age 3 – Grade 5) Sundays, 11 a.m. in the Early Childhood Wing.
A weekday cooperative learning environment The Northland Early Learning Center will enroll children who have reached the age of 2, 3 or 4 by September 1 into the 2-, 3- or 4-year-old class, respectively. As classes fill up, children will be placed on a waiting list and put in a class on a first-come, first-served basis. To ensure your child’s spot in a class, there is a $65 nonrefundable registration fee. Pam Anderson at 407-949-7179 or pam.anderson@ northlandchurch.net
Friday, December 3 Debbie Blahnik at 407-949-7162 or debbie.blahnik@ northlandchurch.net
Debbie Blahnik, director of Children’s Ministries, at 407-949-7162 or debbie.blahnik@northlandchurch.net
Volunteer of the week: Charlene Rubano Serving faithfully for more than a year, Charlene teaches our 3- and 4-year-old children on Sunday mornings. In her kind and gentle manner, she welcomes each child warmly, creating the perfect atmosphere for the children to learn about God and to grow in their trust of Him. Her love and passion for sharing God’s Word with children are gifts to us all. Thank you, Charlene, for all the time, energy and love you give to Children’s Ministries. We love and appreciate you!
Young Believers Congratulations on completing Step 2 of the Young Believers class! Back row (l to r): Xavies Williams, Austin Lounsberry, Jamie Longfellow, Kenan Curtiss, Daphne and Dave Keys (facilitators); front row (l to r): Lauren Marte, Ariel Marte, Alex Marte, Tyler Seward.
Ways to Respond Baptisms Adult Baptisms Sunday, December 12, 2 p.m., Ken and Diane Watkins’ home. Get baptized by immersion or sprinkling as a public profession of personal faith in Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:19). Call to sign up. Sharon Ferreira at 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@ northlandchurch.net Child Baptisms Northland recommends the Steps for Young Believers course for grade schoolaged children prior to baptism, but it is not mandatory. Diane Jones at diane.jones@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7188 Infant Baptism/Dedication Class Saturday, November 20, 7 p.m., room 4206. Child care is available upon request. Diane Jones at 407-949-7188 or diane. jones@northlandchurch.net
Bible Studies & Prayer Groups adult bible studies The Alpha Course Sundays, through November 14, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., room 4206. An opportunity to explore the meaning of life from a Christian perspective in a relaxed, nonthreatening, low-key and fun atmosphere. Registration: $10 per individual or $15 for two; child care is available with registration. Jamila Millette at 407-937-1832 or jamila.millette@ northlandchurch.net Corinthians Bible Study Sundays, 10:45 a.m., rooms 4206-7. Learn to follow God’s wisdom instead of man’s knowledge. John and Carolyn Jones at 407-831-5822 Precepts — 1 Corinthians Thursdays, 7 p.m., rooms 4209-10. Learn about our firm foundation of faith, which is Jesus Christ. Homework is required every week. Workbook cost: $16. Child care is available upon request. Geri Anderson at 2Geri@cfl.rr.com or 407-331-6760 Sermon on the Mount Sundays, 9 a.m., rooms 4206-7; or Tuesdays, 7 p.m., rooms 5106-7. Join Pastor Dan Lacich as he leads us through one of the best collections of Jesus’ teachings. Jamila Millette at jamila.millette@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1832
MEN’S BIBLE STUDIES James, 1 and 2 Peter Tuesdays, 6:45 to 8 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1118. Learn the biblical application of these three life-changing books. Bob Shoemaker at bobshoemaker@ mindspring.com or 407-599-3132
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There are limitless opportunities to grow in God and connect with others in and through Northland. Here are some great places to start!
Philippians Thursdays, 6:30 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1118. Join this open-forum discussion on the book of Philippians: 45 minutes of study and 15 Leo Carrier at minutes of prayer. leo@carrierinsurance.com
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES Beth Moore Study Study: The Patriarchs: Encountering the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Returning members, please advise your former table leader. New members, please register. Workbook available in the Northland Bookstore for $16.95. • Mondays, through November 15, 9:45 a.m to 12:15 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Cherrie Rowe at 407-322-6850; or Ann Clark at 407-804- 5282 or ann@clarkmail.us • Tuesdays, through November 9, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Cherrie Rowe at 407-322-6850; or Marlene Ross at 407833-0094 or rossduo@cfl.rr.com Third Verse (Women 55 and over) Second and fourth Wednesdays, starting September 8, 1:30 to 3 p.m., room 1116, Student Ministries and Care Center. Study Scripture together, pray and have fellowship. Jean Sherwood at 407-796-4705
PRAYER groups Children’s Ministries Prayer Team Pray weekly from your home for needs in Children’s Ministries. Carol Moss at carol. moss@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7180 Prayer Group Thursdays, 6:30 a.m., room 1116, Student Ministries and Care Center. Jean Sherwood at 407-796-4705
Classes & Training ADULTS Belong Study/ Membership Opportunity Sundays, 11 a.m. to noon, room 4209. The next session of this four-week class will begin NOVEMBER 7. Participate in the Belong study, Northland’s path to membership as well as a study of what it means to belong to Christ and to the body of Christ. Child care is available. Jamila Millette (jamila.millette@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1832) PeaceSeekers Sundays, through November 21, 9 a.m., room 4209. Learn practical and effective biblical methods to approach someone with whom you are in conflict with a purpose of honoring God and restoring relationships. Gary Wright at lanaharrison@cfl.rr.com
CHILDREN Steps for Young Believers (Grades 2-5) and Their Parents These courses in basic discipleship include classroom sessions and daily at-home devotionals. Sundays, 4 to 5:45 p.m. Materials cost: $5. Registration is required. Diane Jones at 407-949-7188 or diane. jones@northlandchurch.net • STEP 1—BECOMING A PART OF GOD’S FAMILY: Dates TBD. Focus: Salvation and assurance. Includes Communion instruction. • STEP 2—THE MOST IMPORTANT THING: October 10 to November 7. Focus: Jesus’ Life A-Z, a basic discipleship theme and learning about the life of Christ. Baptism offered at end of course. • STEP 3—LIVING BY THE BOOK, “C-ING” MY WAY THROUGH THE BIBLE: Dates TBD. Focus: to develop skills in exploring the Bible.
MEN Faithful and True Mondays, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall. Join a fellowship of men pursuing sexual integrity. Workbook cost: $17 at Northland’s bookstore. Bryce Hagedorn at 407227-3072 or brycehagedorn@yahoo.com; or Kevin Urichko at 407-949-7166 or kevin. urichko@northlandchurch.net Men’s Fraternity Group (Semester 1) Thursdays, through December 9, 6:30 a.m., room 1111, Student Ministries and Care Center. Rediscover the adventure in life through a greater understanding of who you are. Cost: $10 for workbook (for both semesters). Andy Corley at corleyman@ gmail.com or 407-415-4744
Care Groups adults
DivorceCare Tuesdays, call for location. This support group walks alongside individuals who have been through a divorce and helps them to experience personal growth and healing. Registration and assessment are required. Cost: $5, and $16 for the book (available in the Northland Bookstore). Child care available. Donna Delzingaro at 407-937-1749 DivorceCare — Surviving the Holidays Wednesday, November 3, 7 p.m., rooms 4209-10. If you’re divorced, attend this encouraging seminar to help you survive the holidays and discover new ways to enjoy them again. Registration required. Booklet cost: $4. No child care. Elaine Harland at 407-949-4002 or elaine.harland@ northlandchurch.net GriefShare Call for time and location. This healing ministry walks you through the steps of grief. Workbook is available at Northland’s bookstore for $16. GriefShare voiceline at 407-949-7152 or jansten2@bellsouth.net Parents of the Prodigals Fridays, 7 to 9 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. A support group helping parents cope with kids in trouble, in jail, on drugs, etc., and with serious behavioral problems. Child care available. Laurie Jean Harrington at lauriejean2@bellsouth.net or 407-977-6742 PRAXIS (Conquering Fear, Anger, Anxiety) Tuesdays, 7:15 p.m., room 4204. Conquer fear, anger and anxiety through biblical principles. Child care is available. Skye Engel at 407-834-3158 Support for the Separated Tuesdays, call for location. Support group for those who are separated with court papers pending, for healing, hope and reconciliation in the Lord. Cost: $5, and $16 for the book (available in the Northland Bookstore). Child care available. Assessment required. Donna Delzingaro at 407-937-1749
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Celebrate Recovery Fridays, 7 to 9 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. Gain freedom from life’s hurts, habits and hang-ups over dinner, fellowship and share groups, which include Newcomers 101, Men’s and Women’s Chemical Dependency, Women’s Co-Dependency, and Parents of Prodigals. Laurie Jean Harrington at lauriejean2@bellsouth.net or mmannen@cfl.rr.com
Struggling with Homosexuality? Thursdays, 8 to 10 p.m., call for confidential location. Among Friends is a weekly support group for men who struggle with same-sex attraction and/or same-sex attraction feelings who want to live a life pleasing to God. David at 407-937-1793
Coping with Addictions/Codependency Thursdays, 7 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall. A Christcentered, 12-step program dealing with issues such as alcohol, drugs, relationships, food, sexual addictions, codependency and issues affecting adult children of addiction. Child care is available. His Way at 407-599-9770
Bcause—Breast Cancer Survival Any woman touched by breast cancer desiring prayer, fellowship, information and/or encouragement, contact Susan Diener-Blando at 407-488-5941 or susandb@yahoo.com.
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Military Wives and Mothers Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Nature’s Table Café. Biblically address the hardships and sadness of separation from a loved one serving in the U.S. military. Meghan Raymer at womenofpride@gmail.com
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Special Interest Groups Access Ministries for Adults Sundays, 4:30 p.m., room 4204. A weekly devotion and welcoming social connection opportunity for adults living with disabilities, their friends and family or caregivers. Heather Subbert at 321-442-2028 or hsubbert@gmail.com AMEN (A Meeting of Men) Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 5108-9, Children’s Worship Wing. Learn to apply God’s Word to real-life situations. Dan Bogdan at 407-702-5358 or danbogdan@ landscapeorlando.com, or Buzz Vincent at 407-463-9398 or blv292@cfl.rr.com Bicycling for Christ (Women) First and third Saturdays of the month. Fellowship with women to connect, ride the trails, enjoy nature and win souls for Christ. Naomi at bicyclingforchrist@gmail.com or 321-746-9588 Buddy Break Saturday, November 13, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. Three hours of free respite for parents and caregivers of special needs children. Drop off your child Laura Lee with our trained volunteers. Wright at 407-937-0549 or buddybreak@ northlandchurch.net Common Ground Adult Ministry (Ages 25-45) Mondays, 7 to 8:15 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Build authentic Christian community, grow spiritually mature and affect the surrounding community with Christ’s love, reflected by serving God. Child care available upon request. Susan Perry at commonground@northlandchurch.net or 407-401-8960 Covering Care Blanket Ministry First Saturday of each month, 3 to 4:30 p.m., room 4217. For those who can knit or sew, this group makes blankets for local hospitals and people in need in the community. Nicole Roberts at 407-699-8575 Divine Reflection Art Group Second Thursday of each month, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 5108-9, Children’s Worship Wing. Join other artists to reflect God’s truth and beauty through the visual arts. Laura Bates at carpearte@aol.com or 407-622-6873 Fusion College Ministry (For students ages 18-25) Sundays, 7:15 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Spend time in worship, prayer and the Scriptures. Shaylynn Stoner at 407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net
Golf — Links Fellowship • Friday, November 12, 7:45 a.m., Forest Lake Golf Club, cost: $36 • Saturday, November 20, 7:45 a.m., Eastwood Golf Club, cost: $32 Linking golfers (professionals and amateurs) in Christ. Golf, prizes, guest speakers (food is optional and costs extra). A great casual way to introduce your non-Christian golfing Parks Reinhardt friends to Jesus Christ. at 407-880-9932 or linksfellowship@cfl.rr.com Kingdom Advisors Third Thursday of each month, noon to 1:15 p.m., room 4209. Financial professionals, join this lunch study group to learn how to build your practice on biblical principles. Philip van Staden at 407-339-9090 Moms4Moms Get connected with other moms for friendship and encouragement through meetings and playgroup activities. Registration required. and specific dates: www.northlandmoms4moms.com Motorcycle Group Sunday, October 31, 9 a.m., call for start location. Visit Edgewood Children’s Home (www.edgewoodranch.org). All styles welcome. Must own a motorcycle and have a valid motorcycle license to participate. Lori Landers at 407-333-2612 Seniors Group (Age 60 and up) Third Wednesday of each month (no meeting in October), 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. Bring nonperishable food Cassie items for the Pastoral Care pantry. Small at 407-834-5203 Single Purpose (Singles age 35 and up) Fourth Sunday of each month, 4 p.m., rooms 4209-10. Attend, or call to find out more about weekly small groups. Liza Johnson or Dave Mullen at singlepurpose35andup@gmail.com Soccer – ACHE Fridays, through November 19, 8 p.m., Red Bug Lake Park, Casselberry. No practices, no teams, no rules, just fun and fellowship. A $2 donation is requested. Mike Cannavo at 407-359-0191 Softball Join other Christian men and women on this adult coed team or the men’s team to compete in local leagues. www.nlsoftball. com or northlandsoftball@gmail.com Spanish Ministry Sundays, 9 and 11 a.m. services. Spanish interpretation is avaliable online and listening devices are available at the Welcome Center. Join the Facebook page at www. facebook.com/northlandespanol. Ivan Portillo at 407-937-0549 or ivan.portillo@ northlandchurch.net Tennis Saturdays, 8 a.m., Red Bug Lake Park. Jeff Rossmeissl at 407-489-6096 Word Weavers Second Saturday of each month, 9:30 a.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. www.wordweaversonline.com
Serve at Northland Questions about serving at Northland? serve@northlandchurch.net or 407-9494000 Communion Servers Communion servers are needed the first weekend of each month. Training provided. Lori Holton at communion@northland church.net or 407-949-4000 Medical First Responders During worship services and special events. BLS-trained or medical professionals, especially EMTs, are needed. Ruth Sapp at ruth.sapp@northlandchurch.net or 407937-0544 Phone Assistance Weekday volunteers are needed to answer phones and greet visitors. Flexible hours. Ruth Sapp at ruth.sapp@northlandchurch. net or 407-937-0544 Special Needs Children and Teens Sundays, assist during the 11 a.m. worship service. Laura Lee Wright at 407-9370549 or lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net Ushers and Greeters Greet and seat those attending worship services. Serve for 2 1/2 hours every other weekend. No experience necessary. Ruth Sapp at ruth.sapp@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0544
Serve with Northland Access Ministries Steering Committee Seeking community professionals and stakeholders who have a heart for addressing community-based options for affordable housing and care for people with disabilities in Central Florida to serve on a steering committee. Laura Lee Wright at 407-9370549 or lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net Blood Drive Saturday, November 6, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, November 7, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Monday, November 8, 6:15 to 9:15 p.m., Northland at Longwood. To reduce your waiting time, you may schedule a time slot at www. floridasbloodcenters.org. Ruth Sapp at ruth. sapp@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0544 Disaster Response Teams Medical professionals, licensed CDL drivers, culinary professionals, veterinarians or vet techs, licensed mental health counselors and those interested in providing mental health services needed. Training provided. Gretchen Kerr at 407-949-7190 or gretchen.kerr@northlandchurch.net Help Incarcerated Men Men needed to come alongside incarcerated men. No experience necessary. Minimum commitment: one hour per week. Greg Kerr at 407-770-8503 or gpkerr@mindspring.com
Jail Ministry Minister to inmates in Seminole County or Orange County jails during the Sunday 9 a.m. worship; Celebrate Recovery for women, Thursday afternoons; assist women with long-term planning; prayer team; pen pals. Jail Ministry voice mail Training provided. at 407-949-4007 Life Service To register for or to find out more about these and other serve projects, visit www. northlandchurch.net/serve/local/ OCT 29-NOV 6. . . . . . . . World Vision Exhibit NOV 5-6 . . . . . Lift Disabilities Network event NOV 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . BBC Orchestra event NOV 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Give Kids the World Dana Kobosky at 407-949-7156 or dana. kobosky@northlandchurch.net Longwood Health Care Center Sundays, 9 a.m., sanctuary. Give hugs and show love to the residents of the facility behind Northland on Grant Street. People are needed to bring the residents to the Sunday 9 a.m. service at Northland at Longwood. Patsy Grannan at 407-538-5209 or pgrannan@yahoo.com PetPals Saturdays, except the fifth Saturday of the month. Share your pets with people in nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, etc. Becky Yeager at leahyeager@aol.com or 407-699-4903 Recovery Ministry Volunteers with a heart for the hurting, and recovery or 12-step experience needed to help with a ministry. Laurie Jean Harrington at 407-977-6742 or lauriejean2@ bellsouth.net
Find other ways to serve in your community at www.northlandchurch. net/blogs/serve_beyond/
Beyond Northland ADULTS Abortion Recovery Bible study for post-abortive men or women that meets in a confidential, supportive setting. Reveille Ministries at 407-333-0404 Exchange Ministries Mondays, 7:15 to 9:15 p.m., First Baptist Orlando, E-2 building, third floor, 3000 S. John Young Parkway, Orlando. A Christcentered ministry for men and women struggling with homosexuality. John Westcott at www.exchangeministries.org or 407-514-4356 • Support Group First Monday of each month, 7 p.m., First Baptist Orlando, E-2 building, third floor, 3000 S. John Young Parkway, Orlando. For parents, friends and family members who have loved ones struggling with sexual identity. Inquiries are confidential. Cherrie Rowe at 407-3226850 or cherbear100@aol.com
7 Central Florida’s Job Fair (CFEC.org) Wednesday, November 10, noon to 4 p.m., Central Florida Fairgrounds & Exposition Park, 4603 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando. Visit www.CFEC.org to preregister, get job fair tips, research the companies listed, get directions or search Central Florida’s Online Job Board. Christian HELP at 407-834-4022
Readers Ministry Tuesdays, 1 to 3 p.m., Goldsboro Elementary School in Sanford. Read to Elaine kindergarteners and first-graders. Gritter at egritter@bellsouth.net or 407-3271474, or Candy Guernsey at cwgrfg@aol.com or 407-323-9433 Visit Israel with Pastor Gus Davies February 17 to 27, 2011. Join this spiritual pilgrimage to Israel, the Holy Land, to see where the people, places and events of the Bible happened. • Attend study meetings on Fridays, October 29, November 12 and December 10, 7 to 9 p.m. at Panera Bread, 696 E. Altamonte Dr., Altamonte Springs. and registration information, Felipe Santos at Universal Travel 407-831-0062 or acts1.8@earthlink.net
Faith And Science Group Last Wednesday of every month, 7 p.m., David McCoy’s home, 5035 Bruce Lane, Oviedo. Discuss modern science discovery in light of God’s Word. For both scientists and non-scientists. Study: DVD series, Technology and the Bible. Kent Cofoid at kent.cofoid@gmail.com Gripped by the Greatness of God Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m., Rodriguez home, Lake Mary. Rediscover the wonder of God’s attributes and spur your spiritual walk into a consistent life pattern of worship and service to God! Luis Rodriguez at 407-687-7173
Wounded Heart Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., chapel, Reformed Theological Seminary, Oviedo. Join other sexual abuse survivors as they embark on an honest, hopeful and healing exploration using the book The Wounded Heart and its workbook, by Dan Allender. Mindy Bales at MindyBales@gmail.com or 407-949-4000, ext. 1702
Healing Grace Thursdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., TLC Women’s Center, 4804 Edgewater Drive, Orlando. This post-abortion ministry shares the healing grace of Jesus without judgment. Coorie Moore at 407-292-7628
Christian Businessmen’s Connection Tuesdays, 7 to 8 a.m., Denny’s, Lee Road exit off Interstate 4. A worldwide men’s ministry for 78 years (www.cbmc.com) that meets for fellowship, prayer and discussion of God’s principles for business. Armand Dauplaise at 407-221-3114 or adauplaise@ aol.com, or Larrie Kitchen at 407-290-5642
How to Be Tolerant in an Intolerant World Thursday, October 28, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., Sanford/Lake Mary campus, Fine Arts Building, Building G, Concert Hall, room 118. Seminole State College of Florida World Religions Club presents “How to Be Tolerant in an Intolerant World: From the Jewish, Christian and Muslim Perspective.” Speakers: Rabbi David Kay (Ohev Shalom), Dr. Joel C. Hunter (Northland) and Imam Muhammad Musri (Islamic Society of Central Florida). Bassem Chaaban at 407-273-8363, ext. 30
parentS NearHim Home Educators Supports and encourages families that God has called to teach their children at home. www.nearhim.com
women Community Bible Study Wednesdays, September 1 through May 4, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Community United Methodist Church, Casselberry. Study: 1 and 2 Peter, Daniel and Colossians. Children’s program available. Sandi McLaughlin at 407-342-4765 or www. OrlandoCBS.org
Marriage Retreat Weekend Friday, November 12, 7 p.m. to Sunday, November 14, 11 a.m., Westgate River Ranch. Speakers James and Cindy Price, Eddy and Giselle Moratin, and James and Amanda Raffenaud guide you through a Wild West Marriage Experience. Weekend cost: $399 per couple. Register at www. TheAuthorOfMarriage.com. James Price at 407-620-2823
As of October 18, 2010
Electronic giving is available at the kiosks located in the foyer or online at www.northlandchurch.net. Offering envelopes are available at all giving boxes. Twila Roberts at 407-949-4000 Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability
Divorced/Widowed Women’s Fellowship Second and fourth Sundays of each month, 3 p.m., Nancy Petitto’s home, Casselberry. Join other women for prayer and discussion at this potluck fellowship. Children welcome. Nancy Petitto at 321972-2255 Divorced Women’s Small Group Sundays, 3:30 p.m., Winter Springs. Study: The Power of a Woman’s Word, by Sharon Jaynes. Lisa Edwards at 407-222-9639 or godsgirl0202@yahoo.com MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) First and third Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m., east/central Orlando. Meet other moms and get refreshed. Jackie Howe at 407-281-9276 or congagirl@earthlink.net Workplace Ministry First Tuesday of each month, 5:30 p.m., Orlando. J4 Leaders (www.J4Leaders.org), an interdenominational ministry for women to help encourage one another to succeed with a biblical worldview. Pam Oldham at info@J4Leaders.org or 407-522-4797
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Heroes and Horsepower Saturday, November 6, noon to 5 p.m., Reiter Park, 301 W. Warren Ave., Longwood (parking in South Seminole Hospital parking lot). Attend this free, interactive, community event that lets children get up close to more than 20 vehicles used by community heroes. Rhonda Murphy at 407-620-5190 or www.cbcseminole.org
Financial Report
experiencing marital crisis with separation Sandy Isaacs at 407-272and/or divorce. 7522 or sandylisaacs@yahoo.com
Confidence in Crisis Thursdays, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Panera Bread, Winter Springs. Designed for women
Donations Please take clean, usable clothing, toys, household items and supplies to The Sharing Center, Fairmont Plaza, 600 N. Highway 17-92, Longwood. 407-260-9155
Looking for local job listings? You can find them at www. northlandchurch.net/blogs/jobs/
Other Services Marriage Ceremonies and Funeral Arrangements: Sharon Ferreira at 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@northlandchurch.net Counseling: Scotty Alderman at 407-949-7204 or scotty.alderman@northlandchurch.net
Access Ministries We have programs and services for individuals with disabilities. These efforts are being led by Laura Lee Wright, Northland’s Access Ministries team leader at 407-9370549 or lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net. Find out more at northlandchurch.net/ blogs/category/access_ministries/
LIFEHOPE
Nonperishable food items can be placed into the designated wooden boxes in the lobby of the Worship Center and in the Student Ministries and Care Center. 407949-4000 or serve@northlandchurch.net Christian and classic children’s books as well as parenting and marriage books are needed for the Northland Children’s and Family library. Bethany Durys at bethany. durys@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0541 Backpacks, blankets, tennis shoes, hygienic supplies, and men’s and women’s casual clothes are needed by Distributed Ministry at History Park Center, a ministry to the homeless in Orlando. Dave Mullen at dmull77@yahoo.com
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Northland’s Student Ministries and Care Center. LifeHope is a benevolence ministry that serves people in need in our church family and community for the purpose of connecting them to a relationship with God and Christian community through worship, equipping and service. It is the privilege of our ministers to love, listen to, pray with and serve you during your first visit. They will help assess your priority needs and eligibility to be considered for assistance. Our LifeHope staff will then guide you toward your next steps. This may require an additional visit. Our strongest desire is to empower and equip you to live the life God has for you. Rachel Ballantyne at 407-949-7196 or lifehope@northlandchurch.net Find out more at northlandchurch.net/ ministries/financial_help/
Bed sheets, pillowcases and other items are needed at Safehouse of Seminole for battered women and their children. Complete needs list at www.safehouseofseminole.org. admin@safehouseofseminole.org or 407302-5220
THIS WEEK
Surplus/ Need Received (Deficit)
THIS YEAR Need Received
Attendance Surplus/ (Deficit)
Ministry Operations
225,101
198,582
(26,519)
9,454,242
9,241,373
(212,869)
Mortgage Payment
34,736
20,313
(14,423)
1,464,684
1,000,690
(463,994)
259,837
218,896
(40,941)
10,918,926
10,242,064
*(676,862)
Total Budget
Vehicles are needed at Recovery House of Central Florida (www.recoveryhouseinc. org). It also needs pressure-washing equipment, power tools and hand tools. Erik Robinson at 407-323-5857 or erikrhcf@yahoo.com
LOAN BALANCE is currently $18,546,667 *Deficit currently being covered by operating reserve.
October 16 to 18, 2010 Northland at Longwood . . . . . . . 5,883 Northland at Oviedo . . . . . . . . . . . 364 Northland at Mount Dora . . . . . . . . 200 Northland at West Oaks . . . . . . . . . 30 Seminole County Jail . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Orange County Jail . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Northland Online (1,088 sites) . . 1,949 Total (1,094 sites) . . . . . . . . . . . 8,557
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About Northland, A Church Distributed What We Believe The Bible
— We believe the Scripture, both Old and New Testaments, is verbally inspired of God, is inerrant in the original writings, and is the Christian’s final authority in faith and conduct. (2 Timothy 3:16)
God
— The Trinity — We believe in one God, Creator of all things, infinitely perfect and eternally existing in three persons – Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (Genesis 1:26; Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 6:8) Jesus Christ — We believe by miracle of the virgin birth that the Lord Jesus Christ, eternal Son of God, became man without ceasing to be God in order to reveal God and to redeem man. He is the substitutionary sacrifice for our sins and arose bodily from the dead for our justification. He is now exalted at the right hand of God, Head of the Church and Lord of the individual believer, fulfilling His ministry as our Great High Priest and Advocate. (Matthew 1:18-23; John 1:1-3) Holy Spirit — We believe that the ministry of the Holy Spirit is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ. He convicts the world of sin, regenerates and converts sinners, and baptizes them into the church, which is the body of Christ. We believe that He indwells, guides, instructs and empowers the believer for godly living and service, and that He seals and keeps him until the Lord comes. We believe that He bestows spiritual gifts upon each one. We believe that the believer has received one or more spiritual gifts so that he might exercise them for the strengthening and outreach of the body of Christ. The practice of any gift in any gathered body shall be in keeping with the Scripture. (John 14:16-17; Ephesians 4:30; 1 Corinthians 12:7)
The Means of Salvation
— We believe that salvation from the guilt and condemnation of sin is possible only as the gift of God’s grace. It cannot be gained by good resolutions, sincere efforts, or submission to the rules, regulations or ordinances of any church, but is freely bestowed on all who put their faith in Christ and trust in the work that Christ accomplished on the cross of Calvary. All who so trust the Savior pass from death unto life, and are forgiven of their sins, accepted by the Father, and born into His family by the regenerating work of the Holy Spirit through the Word of God. (John 5:24; Ephesians 1:67; 2:8-9; Titus 3:5; 1 Peter 1:23)
Security, Assurance and Responsibility
— We believe that all the saved, those in whom God has accomplished His transforming work of grace, are kept by His power and are thus secure in Christ forever. It is their privilege to rejoice in the assurance of their salvation. However, this assurance must not be the occasion for sin, for God in His holiness cannot tolerate persistent sin in His children, and in infinite love He corrects them. True faith in Christ is expressed by a fruitful, God-pleasing life. (John 10:2729; Romans 8:19-39; 1 John 5:13; Hebrews 12:6; Matthew 7:20; James 2:20)
contact info
530 Dog Track Road, Longwood, FL 32750 www.northlandchurch.net | info@northlandchurch.net Main Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 Main Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4020 Send newspaper correspondence to: newspaper@northlandchurch.net
Vision Statement
To see people coming to Christ and growing in Him as we link local and global communities for ministry and worship everywhere, every day.
Mission Statement
To call people to know and follow Christ and equip them to worship and serve together.
What is a “Church Distributed”? Put simply: It means that church isn’t a building ... it’s people “being the church,” everywhere, every day — responding to God for who He is and what He has done. It also means that, in recognition of how God distributes different gifts among people (1 Corinthians 12:11), we connect with individuals and organizations outside our four walls for long-term support and effectiveness — without blurring distinctions. Pastor Hunter puts it this way: “Both spiritual and intellectual maturity grow from differences. A distributed church uses contrasts to accomplish kingdom purposes.” “There are many parts, yet one body,” the Bible says (1 Corinthians 12:20, ESV). Parts of Northland meet as Distributed churches in Central Florida (Longwood, Mount Dora and Oviedo) and online throughout the world for worship, fellowship and to be regularly distributed in service to their local communities.
Worship Times Saturdays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 p.m. Sundays . . . . . 9 (hi)(sp), 11 a.m.(sp); 6 p.m. Mondays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m. (hi) Hearing-impaired interpretation available (sp) Spanish interpretation available
Live Concurrent Worship Northland at Oviedo and Northland at Mount Dora worship with us concurrently at the 9 and 11 a.m. worship times.
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— We believe that man was created in the image of God, but that he sinned, incurring not only physical death, but also spiritual death, which is separation from God and which is inherited by every member of Adam’s race. We believe that man is subject to the power of the devil and has within himself no possible means of recovery or salvation. (Genesis 1:26; 1 John 1:8-10; Romans 6:23)
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— We believe that the true church is composed of all who, through saving faith in Jesus Christ, have been regenerated by the Holy Spirit, that those who are members of the true church will be eligible for membership in the local church. Baptism and the Lord’s Supper are to be observed by the church during the present age. Baptism and the Lord’s Supper are acts of obedience to the Lord. Participation in them, though, is not to be regarded in any sense as a means of salvation. (Acts 2)
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The Christian’s Walk
— We believe that we are called with a holy calling to walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit, and so to live in the power of the indwelling Spirit of God. The flesh (our natural desire), which in this life is never fully eradicated, must be kept by the Spirit (through our walk of faith), constantly in subjection to Christ, or it will surely manifest its presence in our lives, to the dishonor of our Lord. (Ephesians 2:10; Galatians 5:16)
The Eternal State
— We believe that the souls of those who have trusted in the Lord Jesus Christ for salvation do, at death, immediately pass into His presence and there remain in conscious bliss until the resurrection of the body at His coming for the church, when soul and glorified body, reunited, will be associated with Him forever in glory. We believe that unbelievers will be punished with everlasting separation from the presence of the Lord and the glory of His power. (John 3:15-16; Hebrews 9:28; Matthew 25:41-46)
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