Northland News Vol 10/Iss 13

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED

Welcome, First-Time Visitors

Learn about our vision, mission and core values.

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Passover and Seder

What is it and how does it apply to us today?

MARCH 28 - APRIL 4, 2009

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VOLUME 10, ISSUE 13

A Family Affair

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Encouragement for those who worship with young children.

– Christina Rossetti (1830-1894)

NEXT WEEKEND: Dr. Joel C. Hunter | Lenten Season — Week 6 | Elements of Salvation | Trusting Christ | John 6:28-29

www.northlandchurch.net

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What’s Happening This Week?

*Concurrent worship with other sites (cc) Child care provided (hi) Hearing-impaired interpretation

LONGWOOD SITE .............................................................................

MOUNT DORA SITE .............................................................................

Saturday, MARCH 28

SUNday, MARCH 29

4:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:30 pm

Prayer Meeting Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 LUGRox

SUNday, MARCH 29

7:30 am 8:30 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 10:45 am 10:45 am 10:45 am 10:45 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 4:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:15 pm

Prayer Meeting (cc) Marriage Prep Class Worship (cc)* (hi) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Romans Study Transformers Study (cc) Connection Groups (cc) The Bible Relevant Now! Class (cc) Financial Peace University Worship (cc)* Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Special Needs Class 24/7 The Gathering Singles Small Group Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 College Ministry

Monday, MARCH 30

9:45 am 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm

Beth Moore Study (cc) Post Marriage 911 Study (cc) Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Connection Groups (cc) Faithful and True Men’s Group

TUESday, MARCH 31

10:00 am 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm 7:15 pm

Grief Support Group GriefShare (cc) AMEN Divorce Care Employment Network Brazil Informational Meeting Swaziland Team Meeting Praxis (cc)

WEDNEsday, april 1

6:30 pm O2 Rally 6:30 pm Beth Moore Study (cc) 7:00 pm LENTEN Worship 7:00 pm Life Teachings of Jesus 7:00 pm Care Minister Training 7:00 pm Connection Groups

THURsday, april 2 6:00 am 6:30 am 6:30 am 6:30 am 10:00 am 12:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm

Men’s Fraternity Men’s Bible Study Men’s Praise and Prayer Women’s Prayer Co-op Bible Study (cc) Connection Groups Beth Moore Study Precepts Men’s Fraternity His Way

Friday, april 3 5:45 am

Doulos

Prayer Room Sanctuary ECW CWW SMCC

Prayer Room The Rink/SMCC Sanctuary ECW CWW 4213 F.Hall/SMCC 4205,4210 4209 4206-7 Sanctuary ECW CWW CWW The Rink/SMCC 4206-8 Sanctuary ECW CWW The Rink/SMCC

4204-10 4210 Sanctuary ECW CWW 4206-7 1118/SMCC

1112/SMCC 1118/SMCC 4206-7 4205,8,9,10 5106-7/CWW F.Hall/SMCC 2211 4204

SMCC 4204,6-7,8,15 Sanctuary 4213 4210 4205,9,14,17

1111/SMCC 1118/SMCC 1104/SMCC 1116/SMCC 4212-14 1111/SMCC 4206-7 4212-14 4128 F.Hall/SMCC

1101-1102/SMCC

Blanket Ministry Prayer Meeting Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 LUGRox

4213 Prayer Room Sanctuary ECW CWW SMCC

Worship (cc)* Infants/Walkers Classes for 2 year olds Classes for 3’s - K’s Grade School Ministry CREW352 Youth Bible Study Worship (cc)* Infants/Walkers Classes for 2 year olds Classes for 3’s - K’s Grade School Ministry

TUESday, MARCH 31

6:30 am 6:30 pm 7:00 pm

Men’s Bible Fellowship Bowling League Celebrate Recovery (cc)

Sanctuary Room 15 Room 15 Room 1 Rooms 2, 3 Youth Room Sanctuary Room 15 Room 15 Room 1 Rooms 2, 3 Rooms 2, 3 Triangle Lanes, Mount Dora Calvary Chapel

WEDNEsday, april 1

9:30 am 10:00 am 7:00 pm 7:00 pm

Women’s Bible Study Homeschool Play Group CREW352 Lenten Study

Friday, april 3 7:00 pm

Mount Dora Home Group

Rooms 2, 3 TBD Sanctuary Simmonds home Various locations

OVIEDO SITE .............................................................................

SUNday, MARCH 29

9:00 am Worship (cc)* 9:00 am Infants 9:00 am Classes for 2’s - 3’s 9:00 am Classes for 4’s - K’s 11:00 am Worship (cc)* 11:00 am Infants - 2’s 11:00 am Classes for 3’s - 4’s 11:00 am K’s - Grade School 11:00 am AXIS: Middle School Small Groups 6:00 pm AXIS: High School Ministry 6:00 pm Lenten Study (Couples)

Monday, MARCH 30

7:00pm Lenten Study (Women) 7:30 pm Bible Study — 1 Corinthians

TUESday, MARCH 31

6:30 am 7:00 pm

Lenten Study (Men) Lenten Study (Couples)

WEDNEsday, april 1

7:00 pm Living Beyond Yourself (Women) 7:00 pm LENTEN Worship 7:45 pm Lenten Study (All)

Friday, April 3 9:30 am

Saturday, april 4 communion

3:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:30 pm

9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:30 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am

Discerning the Voice of God (Women)

Saturday, april 4 3:00 pm

Universal Studios/Islands of Adv. (HSM)

Auditorium 9-109 9-105 8-107 Auditorium 9-109 9-107 8-107 9-105 NOCC Cluxton home Harrington home Welday home NOCC Wiest home Dahl home NOCC NOCC NOCC Meet at NOCC

WEST OAKS SITE .............................................................................

SUNday, MARCH 29 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 10:30 am 10:30 am

Worship (cc)* Infant Care Crawler Care Class for 2’s – 3’s Class for 4’s – 5’s Class for K’s – 1st graders Class for 2nd – 5th graders Middle Sunday School Class Adult Sunday School Classes

WEDNEsday, april 1 7:00 pm

Lenten Study

Saturday, april 4 7:00 am 7:00 pm

Men in the Word (Men) Lenten Study

Chapel 215 215 211 213 104/F.Hall 104/F.Hall Conference Room Sanctuary/F.Hall Smith home see page 13 Szrom home

(ECW) Early Childhood Wing (CWW) Children’s Worship Wing (SMCC) Student Ministries and Care Center

Easter Service Times

There will be no ticketing this year.

Seating will be on a first-come, firstserved basis. Overflow at Longwood will be available at The Rink in the Student Ministries and Care Center.

Longwood (and WebStream) Saturday, April 11. . . . 5 and 7 p.m.

Sunday, April 12 . . . . . 9 and 11 a.m.,

and 6 p.m.

Monday, April 13 . . . . . 7 p.m. mount dora and oviedo Sunday, April 12 . . . . . 9 and 11 a.m. west oaks Sunday, April 12 . . . . . 9 a.m.

There will be no Early Childhood or Grade School programs for the Easter services. Child care will be available for children age 3 and younger at all Northland sites. Check-in begins 30 minutes prior to service time.

good friday service Longwood (and WebStream) Friday, April 10, noon Child care will not be provided.

Details: Congregational Services (info@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4000)

Distributed Sites @ Home

Are you interested in starting a distributed site in your home or another setting? If so, contact Dan Lacich (407-367-9612 or dan.lacich@northlandchurch.net).

JOIN any of these worship sites:

Kissimmee/St. Cloud First and third Sundays of each month, 11 a.m.

1000 Costa Mesa Lane, Kissimmee Located in the Lago Buendia subdivision, located off I-92 and Partin Settlement Road. Details: Kristen Dusseau (407-247-6030) or Michael Dusseau (407-761-8846) New Smyrna Beach Sundays, 5:45 p.m.

528 Oliver Drive, New Smyrna Beach Join Cynthia and Richard Hines in their home for worship.

Details: Cynthia and Richard Hines (386-663-4370) North Carolina Saturdays, 4:30 p.m.

Klaus home, 200 W. 14th St., Salisbury, NC Join Laurie and Tim Klaus in their home for worship.

Details: Laurie and Tim Klaus (704-636-5966 or pianolauriek@yahoo.com)

PRAY for our concurrent prison worship: Seminole County John E. Polk Correctional Facility Sundays, 9 a.m.

Serving the men’s dorms.

Details: Jail ministry voicemail (407-949-4007) Orange County 33rd Street Correctional Facility Sundays, 9 a.m., DVD Serving the women’s Christian dorm.

Details: Jail ministry voicemail (407-949-4007)

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ABOUT Northland ..............................................................................

a welcome to first-time visitors .............................................................................................................................................................

Our Vision To see people coming to Christ and growing in Him as we link local and global communities for ministry and worship everywhere, every day.

At Northland, we always open our worship services by saying, “Thank you for bringing the church into these rooms!” Why? Because Northland is a church distributed, gathering in Longwood, Mount Dora, Oviedo and West Oaks, and at more than 1,000 sites worldwide via the Web. In other words, it isn’t the physical structure or the many programs that make up the church ... it’s people like you. You are the church. And it’s our goal to help you to be the church ... everywhere, every day.

Our Mission To call people to know and follow Christ and equip them to worship and serve together.

Thank you for joining us today to worship God for who He is and what He has done. “Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ” (Ephesians 1:2, NIV).

Our Core Values Worship, Spiritual Formation, Personal generational Leadership and Partnership.

Please pick up a visitor card from one of the ushers or at the Welcome Center so that we can learn more about you and help you to connect to the many classes, groups and opportunities to serve with others.

Ministry,

Inter-

Worship Times Saturdays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 p.m.

Sundays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9*, 11 a.m.**; 6 p.m.

Mondays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m. * Concurrent among Longwood, Mount Dora, Oviedo and West Oaks sites ** Concurrent among Longwood, Mount Dora and Oviedo sites

coming up .............................................................................................................................................................

Children’s Church (Grades 1 – 5) Saturdays, 5 p.m.; Sundays, 9 and 11 a.m., 6 p.m.; and Mondays, 7 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing.

Early Childhood Classes (Age 3 – Kindergarten) Saturdays, 5 p.m.; Sundays, 9 and 11 a.m., 6 p.m.; and Mondays, 7 p.m., Early Childhood Wing.

Infant and Toddler Care (Infants – Age 2) Saturdays, 5 p.m.; Sundays, 9 and 11 a.m., 6 p.m.; and Mondays, 7 p.m., Early Childhood Wing.

Sunday School for Children with Special Needs (Age 3 – Kindergarten) Sundays at 11 a.m., Early Childhood Wing.

(Grades 1 – 5) Sundays at 11 a.m., Children’s Worship Wing.

Join us for LIVE Webstream Worship at www.northlandchurch.net.

TABLE OF CONTENTS ..............................................................................

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BELONG

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BELIEVE

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BECOME

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BE SENT

BEGINS NEXT WEEK!

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NORTHLAND NEWS ..............................................................................

Publish His glorious deeds among the nations. Tell everyone about the amazing things He does. (Psalm 96:3, NLT) Send newspaper correspondence to: newspaper@northlandchurch.net Newspaper Staff Dede Caruso, Coordinator/Production Artist Melissa Bogdany, Copy Editor Robert Andrescik, Director of Public Relations Connie Rainwater, Contributing Writer Tracy Bardwell, Production Artist Barbara Olsen, Director of Adult Equipping Newspaper Volunteers Becky Hunter, Editor-at-Large Jeff Hawkins, Photographer Sarah Hall, Photographer Bob Wegner, Photographer Rick Bradshaw, Photographer

EasterLilies O R D E R

F O R M

Purchase an Easter lily in the name of a loved one and help decorate Northland for this holy season. A list of those honored and memorialized will appear in the Easter edition of the Northland News. If you attend Mount Dora, Oviedo or West Oaks, you may pick up your purchased lilies after the service you attend. Longwood attendees may pick up their purchased lilies Tuesday, April 14 through Thursday, April 16, 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Any lilies not picked up will be donated to local nursing homes. To order, fill out this form and place it, along with $7 per lily, in an offering box. Or, you may mail your payment to Northland, A Church Distributed, 530 Dog Track Road, Longwood, FL 32750.

All orders must be received by Monday, March 30.

Honor or memorialize someone you love.

Northland worship site: [ ] Longwood [ ] Mount Dora [ ] Oviedo [ ] West Oaks In honor of:__________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ In memory of:_ _______________________________________ ____________________________________________________ Given by:_ ___________________________________________ ____________________________________________________

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what is passover and seder?

By Dr. dan lacich Pastor

Obey these instructions as a lasting ordinance for you and your descendants. When you enter the land that the LORD will give you as he promised, observe this ceremony. And when your children ask you, “What does this ceremony mean to you?” then tell them, “It is the Passover sacrifice to the LORD, who passed over the houses of the Israelites in Egypt and spared our homes when he struck down the Egyptians.”

— Exodus 12:24-27

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he people of Israel had been enslaved by the Pharaohs of Egypt for generations. When it came time that God was going to deliver them from their slavery, He gave them instructions for the final meal they would eat in Egypt. They were to take a lamb or a goat from their flocks. It was to be one without any blemish or defect. They were to slaughter this unblemished sacrifice

Bill Chapman Northland at Mount Dora Site Minister

A Declaration of Dependence

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mericans are independent people. Our culture lifts up the notion of the “selfmade man.” We live in a society that takes pride in dependence upon no one but self. There are certainly virtuous aspects to this viewpoint.

But there are also some serious problems with it, namely, an independent spirit keeps us from depending upon Jesus. We can certainly believe that He is the Son of God. We can accept Him as our Savior and our Lord. We can truly feel thankful for the blessings He has bestowed upon us. But then we can live lives that are otherwise separate from His present power. And all because we politely avoid dependence upon Him and upon the community that calls itself Christian.

The book of 1 John ends with this simple verse: “Dear children, keep yourselves from idols” (1 John 5:21). And independence can be idolatrous.

Sometimes God takes us through circumstances that offer us no choice but to ask for help. In those moments of “weakness” that fly in the face of the Western mind-set of independence, we actually can experience a belonging to God and to His people that we were made for.

Several years ago, I visited a dying woman who had resisted Christ and Christians all her life. Doctors had given her hours or days to live. I asked her if she wanted to talk about God. She stubbornly refused.

“May I pray for you?” I asked. She replied weakly, “No, thanks. Please don’t.” She died a couple of

and roast it for their meal. But before they had the meal, they were instructed to dip a branch into the blood of the lamb and spread the blood on the wooden beam and doorposts of their house. This blood of the sacrificed lamb would be a sign to the angel of death. As the angel passed through the land of Egypt, every house that was covered by the symbol of the blood of the lamb would be spared. The angel of death would “pass over” that house, and all within it would live.

God gave instructions to Moses that he passed on to the people. Every year they were to remember this event by celebrating this meal. They were instructed to pass on the truth of God’s deliverance to their children. Over the years, the celebration has grown so that now Passover is the name for the entire religious celebration, and Seder is the name given the meal.

Each item in the meal has a symbolic significance related to the event of that first Passover. Unleavened bread was eaten to remind the people of how quickly they had to leave Egypt because the bread had no time to rise. Two types of bitter herbs are eaten in order to symbolize the harshness and bitterness of captivity in Egypt. Charoset is a sweet, brown, grainy food that symbolizes the material used by the slaves to construct buildings in Egypt. A vegetable was eaten after being dipped in saltwater, which represented the tears shed during years of slavery. A roasted shank bone of the lamb represented the sacrificial lamb. Finally, an egg representing the sacrifices made throughout the Passover was eaten.

Along the way, Christians have recognized that the sacrificial lamb of the Passover was a clear foreshadowing of Jesus. Just as the blood of the lamb was spread on the wooden posts of the houses of the

Israelites, the blood of Jesus ran down the wooden post of the cross. In each case, the blood of the unblemished lamb defeated death for all who came under its covering. Just as the people of Israel found freedom from slavery because of that blood, so believers in Jesus Christ find freedom from sin because of faith in His blood.

But a closer look at the rest of the Seder meal will reveal another way of looking at the symbols that point us to Jesus.

As a result, many Christians now celebrate a Seder meal on Holy Thursday, or the night before Good Friday. The bitter herbs become a reminder of the bitterness and hardship that sin brings into our lives.

The salt water in which a vegetable is dipped still represents tears. But instead of tears of suffering, they become tears of repentance as we turn back to God through Jesus Christ. The shank bone stands for the unbroken bones of Jesus the Lamb as He was sacrificed on the cross. The egg becomes a symbol of life that is found in Christ.

The most important symbols for the Christian are the unleavened bread and the wine that are central to the Seder.

It was the during a Seder or Passover meal that Jesus gathered with His closest followers on the night before He was crucified.

Jesus took the bread that had been a reminder of the haste in leaving Egypt, and He completely changed its meaning. Now it was to be a reminder of His body, which was about to be broken for us.

Just as bread gives life to those who eat it, the body of Christ gives life to all who get their nourishment from Him. The cup of wine that reminded people of the blood of the lamb and the Nile turned to blood as a plague now becomes a symbol of cleansing and participation. The cup of Christ now becomes the symbol of a new covenant between God and us.

It is a covenant sealed in the blood of Jesus. It promises that all who eat of that bread and drink of that cup will by faith be rescued from sin to everlasting life.

“ All who eat of that bread and drink of that cup will by faith be rescued from sin to everlasting life.”

days later, clenching her stubborn, independent fist at God. If you are reading this, you are probably not like that woman; you are most likely a believer in Christ. But are you really depending upon Him? Are you pursuing Him with the humility that says, “Jesus, I will do anything You say”? Or have you politely declined when He has offered you deeper levels of dependence upon Him? Some of the hard times we are experiencing are actually blessed opportunities to start depending upon the Lord in ways we never have before. Don’t miss the blessing anymore.

Stop living your life through your own intellect, will and talent. Declare your dependence upon Christ. Don’t swim on the surface anymore. Dive down deep into His love. In Ernest Hemingway’s classic tale For Whom the Bell Tolls, he quotes John Donne and writes, “No man is an island unto himself.”

Find your place of belonging to Christ and to His people. You will never be the same! >>> MOUNTDORA.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET

CREW352 Upcoming Events:

Sunday, April 5, 6 to 8 p.m.

“UNITY” Night of Worship Saturday, April 11, 9 a.m. to noon The Carpenter’s House for Children Clean-up Details: Shawn Lundberg (slundberg66@yahoo.com)

Spring Spruce-Up

at The Carpenter’s House for Children Saturday, april 11 9 a.m. to noon Yard work, gardening and window washing.

Details: Ann South (352-267-3388 or south4@comcast.net)

See page 14 for Mount Dora’s monthly

L VE COLLECTION Details: Ann South (south4@comcast.net or 352-267-3388) or Sharlee Hollingsworth (shollingsworth2@cfl.rr.com)

Gathering 2:42 The Velez family serves up smiles and refreshments together.

Minister Bill Chapman’s sermon from March 1 is available for download at: www.northlandchurch.net/services

WedNESDAY, april 15 6-8:30 p.m., FH/Sanctuary An evening of food, fellowship, worship and prayer More info under BELONG on page 11.

Details: Bill Chapman (bill.chapman@northlandchurch. net or 352-434-4116)

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message, for everyone to come and receive a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. Jesus’ call throughout His ministry was just as simple and profound: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” The sacrificial system just got more personal. It moved from the altar and the hands of priests to the heart of each person.

We must have a deep and profound understanding of our sin for this to make any sense. We tend to look around and see ourselves as much better than other people, but that is not how it works. God will call each of us to stand before Him, ou have probably heard it said that the OT and we will answer to Him according to His standards, not is the NT concealed, and the NT is the OT ours (Revelation 20:12). If you think you are a good person revealed. One of the best examples of this and this is not really an issue for you, go to Matthew 5:17 and is the elaborate sacrificial system that was laid out read about the clarification of the Law into the realm of the for the nation of Israel to direct them in the atoning heart, and the resulting impossibility of the human condition. of their sins. Take some time to read through Another simple exercise is to go to www.juststopandthink.

Leviticus, and you will get a peek into the incredibly com/goodpersontest.php and take the good person test. detailed process that The point is not to leave you one would undergo overwhelmed and hopeless; “ It is the connection of the present for various offenses just the opposite. Romans 8:1experience of the believer with an actual against the Lord and 3: “Therefore, there is now no historic appearance of Jesus in the world each other. Israel condemnation for those who which prevents our religion from being was a holy nation, are in Christ Jesus, because mysticism and causes it to be Christianity.” set apart by God to through Christ Jesus the law (JG Machen, Christianity and Liberalism) reflect His holiness of the Spirit of life set me to the world, and as free from the law of sin and such, they were to death.... God did [what the be different. When they failed to keep their end of law was unable to do] by sending his own Son in the likeness the bargain, there were specific actions they would of sinful man to be a sin offering.” The sacrifice necessary have to take to have those wrongs set right. for each one of us to approach the throne of God, now and in We know how the story goes ... Israel was not eternity, is impossible! Instead, we must, in faith, repent and able to keep up their end of the bargain, nor were believe that Christ is the perfect sacrifice made for each one there enough bulls, goats, birds, grains, priests or of us. It is our only hope, and so our present life connects to altars to atone for all of their sin. The weight of His past sacrifice and dramatically changes the destiny of our their reality was overwhelming, I am sure, so they future eternity! did what anyone would do—they chose to forget, ignore and not participate. Unfortunately, that did >>> OVIEDO.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET not work, and the OT closes with a slew of prophets proclaiming that God’s righteous judgment was Minister Jeremy Jobson’s sermon from March 1 coming and that Israel must repent and turn from is available for download at: her wicked ways, which she does not. www.northlandchurch.net/services Enter John the Baptist, who had a simple

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news@westoaks TOMMY NOVAK Northland at West Oaks Site Minister

Good-bye, Davidsons

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hat a privilege it was last weekend to commission Alan and Tywonn for their move to Cameroon, in Africa. Alan will be counseling missionaries all over Africa, and Tywonn will be working with a local hospital as a volunteer. If you have been following the Davidsons on this journey, you can understand the ups and downs they have felt over the past two years.

From finances to organizations to partner with to selling everything they own, they have managed to keep their eyes focused on the goal. And now we send them off as partners willing to give their lives to the mission field. I hope all of you at West Oaks have had at least some opportunity to hear the Davidsons’ heart about their call to Cameroon and their passion for those who are already serving Christ and giving their lives to those who have never heard the Gospel.

As I spoke with Alan before they left, it has been amazing to hear how excited he and Tywonn are about this next phase of their lives. I believe people like the Davidsons are heroes, and I am honored to be their pastor and friend.

If you want to know how to keep up with them on their journey, you can check out their website anytime (www. thedavidsonmission.com). I know they want all of us to stay connected with them and to pray for them daily. I believe this is something we can all do every day as we pray for one another. On their website, you also will find blogs they send out almost every day, pictures, things they need,

FAQs about their mission and other fun stuff you might enjoy hearing and reading about.

For those of you who have known Alan and Tywonn and have supported them in different ways over the past two years as they have prepared for this time in their lives, thank you! If you are just joining our West Oaks community and would like to get to know the Davidsons, check out their website. I am sure you will enjoy who they are as partners in Christ!

Also, as a reminder, just as the Davidsons are going away as missionaries to Africa, we can be a part of something that can change lives as well. April 18 is our Fusion project, and if you have not signed up to be a part of a team yet, now is the time to do that. There will be many reminders over the next few weeks to make sure everyone knows about and has responded to the needs that are right here in our own community. Thank you for being the church in the West Orange area. >>> WESTOAKS.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET

Middle School Ministry

Beach Day

Wednesday, April 9 Meet at the NOCC at 7:30 a.m.

Details: Erica Emler (erica.emler@northlandchurch.net)

Children’s Easter Service Project Tuesday, April 7 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., NOCC Little hands are invited to serve as we build Easter baskets for the children and teens at Boys Town. Swing by anytime between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. to lend a hand. Bring one bag of candy per participating child. Additional donations are welcome.

Details: Amanda Hartley (407-222-7374 or amanda. hartley@northlandchurch.net)

Easter Picnic Saturday, April 11, 3 to 6 p.m.

Central Winds Park (Pavilion B) Pack a picnic and come celebrate Easter with a reading of the resurrection story, fun family activities, worship and more!

Egg hunt will begin promptly at 3:30 p.m. and is $2 per child.

Details: Amanda Hartley (407-222-7374 or amanda.hartley@northlandchurch.net)

Ladies Night Out MONday, march 30, 7 p.m.

Farris and Foster’s

THIS WEEK!

Gather together with other West Oaks women for a night of fun and chocolate.

Details: Derika Hacker (407-473-4537 or derika. hacker@northlandchurch.net)

Sunday School Classes For adults and middle schoolers sundays: info on pages 12 and 13.

Dig into God’s Word while connecting with others.

Topics will cover the book of John, financial stewardship and more.

Details: Derika Hacker (407-473-4537 or derika. hacker@northlandchurch.net)

Moved to Volunteer?

Many volunteers are needed in several areas.

Alan and Tywonn Davidson’s commissioning at the West Oaks site.

Minister Tommy Novak’s sermon from March 1 is available for download at: www.northlandchurch.net/services

Usher, greeter, security, Children’s Ministries, Student Ministries, Tools at Your Service, setup, clean-up, hospitality, special events, etc.

Details: Derika Hacker (407-473-4537 or derika. hacker@northlandchurch.net)

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pray for our Distributed Journeys!

BY SARAH MATTINGLY Northland Executive Assistant Service

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nd they’re off! The 2009 Distributed Journeys are in full swing. Teams are already on their way to bring the love of Christ to destinations all over the world.

Now through April 5, we have a team in Egypt working alongside our partner church in Cairo. This team consists of several of our Children’s Ministries leaders. They are working at a kids’ camp doing various activities, such as sports and recreation, crafts and teaching.

Team members include Debbie Blahnik, Jeneba Davies, Janette Deschamps, Rasha Hanna, J.T. Lacich, Angie Martinez, Margi McCombs, Ryan Raymond, Melinda Rutland and Becky Weldon.

The team asks that you pray: • that the people at the church would be encouraged during this time of relationshipbuilding and work.

• for the children the team will be working with.

Loving on the children in Egypt.

Distributed Journeys To get information on these trips, visit Northland’s website (www. northlandchurch.net) and select “Serve Others” from the menu. Details: Patti Harshey (patti.harshey@northlandchurch. net or 407-937-0573) Lake Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 1-4 Brazil 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 6-14 Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 14-20 Ukraine 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 20-30 Dominican Republic 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 21-29 Egypt 1/Spain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 23-July 5 Swaziland 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 23-July 12 Swaziland 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 25-July 5 Italy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 25-July 6 Mississippi 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 28-July 5 Ukraine 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 1-10 Egypt 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 1-16 Swaziland 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 2-12 Sri Lanka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 10-20 Mississippi 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 11-18 Dominican Republic 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 20-27 Wisconsin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 8-16 Brazil 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 23-31 Egypt 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 18-October 4 Egypt 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 17-23

• that God’s plan and purpose for this trip would be evident to all.

• for safe travel for the team to and from Egypt.

• for good health for all team members.

From March 31 through April 9, a second team from Northland will be traveling to Alabama to do work on a youth camp. Their projects include everything from adding decks to installing siding on the many cabins at the facility.

Team members include Brian and Mary Beth Fackler, Gene and Betty Baker, Dynell Timbers, Caitlin Durbin, Dave Borowski, Dave McGregor, Craig Campbell and Frank Delzingaro.

The team asks that you pray: • for safe travel for the team.

• for safety on the work site as they work with various tools.

• that those on the team would truly understand the value and significance of what they are building.

• that the lives of the youth who will attend this camp in the future would be radically changed.

To stay up to date with all of the latest information, stories and prayer requests from the teams on these Distributed Journeys, check out the blog (distributedjourneys. northlandchurch.net). Each team is encouraged through this portal to share with us what God is doing in the part of the world in which they are serving.

Local Service Projects vanessa puleo Northland Local Service Projects Coordinator

Generous Giving “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.”

And God will generously provide all you need.

Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others. As the Scriptures say, “They share freely and give generously to the poor. Their good deeds will be remembered forever.”

—2 Corinthians 9:7-9 (NLT)

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ith more than 2,430 bags of clothes collected, the church-wide “Clothes for a Cause” drive was a huge success! Thank you all for your donations for those in need.

You cleaned out your closets and supported the following ministries around the area: Destiny Foundation, Loaves and Fishes, Faith Neighborhood Center and Hope Foundation.

The Alabama team will continue building at Camp ToKnowHim.

IsleGo Missions

Jamaica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 13–20 Germany/Poland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 28–August 9 Cuba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 11–18 Brazil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 10–17 Details: Corinne or Dusty Cooper (corinne@islego.com, dusty@islego.com or 407-687-8543)

Swaziland Meeting - All Teams If you are joining any of the Swaziland Distributed Journeys this year, please attend the planning meeting, Tuesday, March 31, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Northland at Longwood administrative wing conference room 2211.

Details: Dan Lacich (407-937-1815 or dan.lacich@ northlandchurch.net)

THIS WEEK!

Send Missionaries Birthday Blessings April 14 Willie Van der Merwe Hintergasse 11 Riedlingen 79400 Germany willie.vandermerwe@ ccci.org

April 15 Tammy Arrowsmith 486 Brendon Drive Leola, PA 17540 mercifultam@gmail.com

Serve teams gather bags from behind your cars to be loaded on the trucks.

Upcoming Serving Opportunities

April 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harvest Time International April 11 . . . . . . . . . . . Cook dinner and serve homeless April 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Little Hands project April 11 . The Carpenter’s House for Children, yard work April 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Minister to homeless April 18 . . . . . . . . . . . Give Kids the World, serve lunch April 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15th Street home repairs April 24-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Southwind Serve Retreat April 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . Pathways to Care, serve lunch Details: Vanessa Puleo (407-949-7256 or vanessa.puleo@ northlandchurch.net)

TO BROWSE ALL PROJECTS AVAILABLE AND TO REGISTER:

1) Visit www.northlandchurch.net.

2) Select “Serve Others” on the top menu bar.

3) Select the “Be Sent to Serve Locally” icon.

4) Select the “Click Here & Sign Up” icon.

5) Then just browse the list and join a project.

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LW 24/7: THE GATHERING

Sundays, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink.

“The Gathering” is an environment designed for middle and high school students to belong, believe, become and be sent. This environment will be loaded with dynamic teaching, engaging discussions and relevant application. Parents, you are welcome to attend with your students! Led by Mark Nation. Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407-9497194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net)

MD CREW352 (Christians Radically Encouraging Worship)

Sundays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., room 13; Wednesdays, 7 p.m., sanctuary. For 6th– to 12th-graders. Details: Brent Williams (407-754-4428 or bwilliams@sdccfl.com)

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LW LUGRox (Living Under Grace Rocks!)

Saturdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center. LUGRox is an evening full of high energy, high impact and just plain fun! This is the place where you’ll find thrilling games, solid teaching, rockin’ worship and friend-connecting small groups. Dinner (two slices of pizza, chips and lemonade) is available for $3.

Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net) ATTENTION: NEWLY ATTENDING PARENTS AND STUDENTS, CHECK IN AT THE LUGROX WELCOME DESK!

LW ABS (Area Bible Studies)

Brochures with times and locations are available at the welcome desks at all Northland sites. These small groups are for middle school students and meet in living rooms across the Central Florida area one night during the week. The time involves hanging out with other students, Bible study led by high school leaders and lifechanging accountability. Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@ northlandchurch.net)

OV AXIS: Middle School Bible Study

Sundays, 11 a.m., room 9-105. Girls and guys breakout sessions. Details: Erica Emler (407-687-8570 or erica.emler@northlandchurch.net)

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LW Outreach, Worship, Teaching and Hangout Time Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink

O2 Schedule during Lenten study Wednesdays, through April 8 6:30 p.m. — 7 p.m.

— 7:50 p.m. —

Check-in and hangout (The Rink) Lenten Service (main building, sanctuary) Activities (The Rink/auditorium) Hangout (lounges) Lenten study Connection Groups (fellowship hall)

All 9th- through 12th-graders are invited to join us for an evening of fun, fellowship, awesome worship and amazing teaching from our youth pastors. Food and snacks will be offered for a few dollars. Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@ northlandchurch.net)

LW Servant Leadership Ministry

A primary goal of Northland Student Ministries is to lead students to a deeper understanding of their God-given, unique strengths and spiritual gifting so that they might use those gifts and strengths to serve others. All 9th- through 12th-graders are welcome and encouraged to participate in our Servant Leadership Ministry. For freshmen, we have LUGRox Setup Crew, and for sophomores, juniors and seniors, we have middle school Area Bible Study trainer and LUGRox captain positions. Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407-949-7194 or shaylynn. stoner@northlandchurch.net)

OV AXIS: High School Ministry

Sundays, 6 to 8 p.m., NOCC. Youth group environment with interactive activities and fun.

Details: Erica Emler (407-687-8570 or erica.emler@northlandchurch.net)

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LW College Gathering

(For students age 18-25) NO GATHERING APRIL 12 — HAPPY EASTER!

Sundays, 7:15 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink. Come and spend time in worship, prayer and the Scriptures. All college students (age 18 to 25) are welcome.

Details: Jenny DeGeus (jenny.degeus@northlandchurch.net)

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My name is: __________________________________________________

Hello, boys and girls.

Welcome to the Beehive!

I’m Buzz. Stick with me during our family worship service, and we’ll learn more about who God is and what He has done!

Today we worship God, who loves us.

He sent Jesus to die on a cross for us. Whenever you see a cross, think about how much Jesus loves you.

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To sacrifice is to give up something important for somebody or something else.

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Today’s Buzzword is SACRIFICE!

Hum-many weeks ’til Easter?

Hum who?

It’s 2 weeks away.

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THE GREATEST SACRIFICE Romans 6:23 Has someone ever done something for you when you could not do it yourself? Has someone ever given up something very important so you could have what you needed? That’s just what Jesus did for all of us.

He knew that we could never pay for our sin. Sin is doing wrong in God’s eyes. The final punishment for sin is death, but Jesus didn’t want that for us. He chose to make the greatest sacrifice and give His life to take that punishment for us. His did that so you could have a life forever close to God. Paul said, “God gives you the gift of eternal life because of what Jesus has done.” Jesus didn’t do it because He had to. He did it because He loved you! He still does.

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Northland’s 5-day Bible study for children, The Daily Way, is available at www.northlandchurch.net or at Children’s Church.

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Think about what Jesus sacrificed for you. Because of His sacrifice, believers have the power to choose not to sin. What sin habit will you choose to stop this week? _______________

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Hey there, what did you learn?

Search for and circle the names of people that Jesus sacrificed His life to save.

WORD BANK: BROTHER, PARENT, SISTER, FAMILY, WORLD, TEENS, ADULT, SINNER, ALL, FRIEND, CHILDREN, ME, YOU, US

Do you have a heart for serving those with special needs?

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Family WorshiP: Be Encouraged

BY BECKY WELDON Children’s Curriculum Team

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ttending a worship service as a family has its challenges. Eleanor Tracey, Northland’s director of Children’s Curriculum, wants to encourage parents in that endeavor. Eleanor and her husband, Tim, Northland’s executive director of worship, have worshiped with their children, Michael and Marty, since before Children’s Church began at Northland. Eleanor recently shared highlights and advice from worshiping with their young children.

with Christ. Several times, he asked, “Are you risky?” Fiveyear old Marty was sucking her thumb and looking straight at him. I wasn’t sure she was listening until she popped her thumb out of her mouth and very seriously asked me, “Are we wisky?” I nodded, reminded that the Holy Spirit is always helping young children understand what they are hearing.

I encourage parents to never assume their children are not listening and watching. Regardless of their wiggles, they understand much more than you may think!

How did you keep your children engaged in service?

Some of the terms used in the service were too advanced for them. So every time I heard a big, unfamiliar word, I leaned over and whispered a short definition to them. This kept them engaged in what they were hearing.

Michael and Marty also saw that Mommy was interested in the sermon, so they should be, too. By including them, I showed them, “This service is for you.”

What are some of your memories of worshiping with your children?

I have many precious memories of worshiping with Michael and A young Michael (now age 20) explains the lesson to little Marty (now age 17).

Marty. One treasured moment was a Sunday when Pastor Joel’s sermon topic How did you encourage them to go? challenged us to take on the risks of a closer walk I remember the struggles. We had many days when our kids

lenten connection group lesson plan

Week 5

“The chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.” —Westminster Shorter Catechism, #1 Lesson Objective: To challenge participants to set aside some time for inner silence and celebration this week.

Bible Truths: • God often speaks to us with a still, small voice.

• We can exercise spiritual postures and attitudes that will help us to experience God’s presence and hear His voice in fresh, new ways.

Optional Opener: (10 minutes) Optional icebreaker #1: What daily situations are you in where you experience total quiet?

(The shower, your car, your office, etc.) Do you prefer noise or quiet? How do you use your quiet moments?

Transition: For most of us, the world is a pretty noisy place. In fact, most of us have gotten to the place that we are fairly uncomfortable with silence. Try an experiment with your group. Try to sit in total silence for two minutes. (It will probably seem like a lifetime!) We just aren’t used to it. Our lives are full of activity, and we surround ourselves with sensory input. And that isn’t wrong — it is just helpful sometimes to refocus by practicing a little silence.

Introduction: This week we are focusing on the spiritual disciplines of inner silence and celebration.

Silence is a discipline of abstinence, as we have to intentionally find a place where we can separate ourselves from activity and quiet our hearts.

Celebration is a discipline of engagement, as we intentionally set out to appreciate the good things in our lives and be grateful for the gifts God has given us. Both practices enhance the environment of a heart focused on God. Ask a group member to read the following aloud: “Jesus calls us from loneliness to solitude…

Our fear of being alone drives us to noise and crowds. We keep up a constant stream of words even if they are inane…But loneliness or clatter are not our only alternatives. We can cultivate an inner solitude and silence that

sets us free from loneliness and fear. Loneliness is inner emptiness. Solitude is inner fulfillment.

“Celebration is at the heart of the way of Christ.

He entered into the world on a high note of jubilation.

‘I bring you good news of a great joy,’ cried the angel, ‘which shall come to all the people’ (Luke 2:10). He left the world bequeathing his joy to the disciples: ‘These things I have spoken to you that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full’ (John 15:11). … Celebration brings joy into life, and joy makes us strong (Nehemiah 8:10).” (Richard Foster, Celebration of Discipline)

Interactive Learning: (15 minutes) On silence: Read together this story of Elijah in 1 Kings 19:10-18.

What do you think is the point of this story?

What was God trying to teach Elijah?

When have you heard God in any or all of these ways?

Which one do you prefer?

How does it affect you when you hear His voice in the stillness of your heart?

On celebration: Read the instructions about the tithe in Deuteronomy 14:22-29.

What do you think God was trying to teach the Hebrews about His nature?

What was He trying to teach them about celebration?

How did He want them to associate the two?

How do you associate this kind of celebration with tithing?

How does tithing contribute to gratitude to God, which is celebration?

Bible Application: In The Spirit of the Disciplines, Dallas Willard suggests that the discipline of silence takes the discipline of solitude one step further. If that is so, then perhaps the discipline of meditation takes both of them further still. Meditation requires one to be alone, to be silent and to intentionally focus on a God, or on a passage of Scripture or a theme from Scripture.

• How has the Lenten reader, “In Me. In You.,” provided opportunities for each of these disciplines for you?

Wrap-up: You may have noticed in the Lenten Reader, “In Me. In You.,” that each Sabbath is set aside as a day of celebration. Here is what Dallas Willard says about the discipline of celebration: “Celebration…is one of the most important disciplines of engagement, yet most overlooked and misunderstood. It is the completion of worship, for it dwells on the greatness of God as shown in His goodness to us. We engage in

grumbled about going to church. Each time, we were prepared with a response to explain why they were expected to attend: “We go to church because God wants our worship. He misses you when you are not there.”

How did worshiping together build a spiritual bond in your family?

I loved the family discussions that arose from our worship experiences. One night as I tucked Marty in for bed, she said, “You know my favorite thing about Pastor Joel? It’s his hands.

You know, at the end when he moves his hands like a cross and says, ‘Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.’ It makes me feel safe.” That simple picture has made each benediction more meaningful to me.

What else would you like to share with parents?

I am thankful for those special times. I love to have kids see that their parents are being taught, just like they are.

I want to encourage parents to worship with their children.

We are now privileged to have an amazing Children’s Church, where children learn God’s Word at their age level with their peers—don’t forgo that. Instead, you can worship together as a family by attending an adult class while the children go to Children’s Church. Then attend the worship service together.

Or take advantage of the special family worship services when offered. Children are precious to God. To go with them to His throne is nothing short of amazing.

celebration when we enjoy ourselves, our life, our world, in conjunction with our faith and confidence in God’s greatness, beauty, and goodness. We concentrate on our life and world as God’s work and as God’s gift to us.”

Challenge: (3 minutes) Challenge your group members to find some times of silence this week and use them to enjoy and glorify God. Focus on an attitude of celebration.

Closing: (2 minutes) Use Psalm 30:11-12 as your closing prayer.

Get Connected Equipping is a term that goes beyond education and training. We become equipped as a result of our experiences and relationships in life.

Along the way, there are things that we can learn to accelerate or enhance our growth and effectiveness.

There are a variety of ways for adults at Northland to become better equipped for worship and service.

Joining a group is a great way to connect in relationships that will challenge and encourage you. But for all groups at Northland, there is a “so that… .” Groups do not exist purely for the benefit of the members involved. Groups come together “so that” we can, together, be the church of Christ in the world.

Below are some of the types of groups available: • Connection Groups — Connection Groups are ongoing groups that meet for friendship, worship, equipping, and service. Some of these groups meet at a worship site, but most meet in homes across the community. While their locations, times and topics of study vary, the groups and their facilitators remain basically unchanged.

• Care Groups — These groups are a vital part of the health of the church, as they provide ongoing support through difficult times for specific life issues, such as addiction, divorce, illness or loss.

• Special Interest Groups — Coming together around a single activity or shared trait, these groups meet for specific events, ongoing study or ministry to the community.

• Service Groups — These groups come together for a single service project or an ongoing cause.

You can find out more about these groups from Northland’s website (www.northlandchurch.net), from the Belong section in the back of this publication or from the Connection Center at your worship site.

Lw = Northland at LONGWOOD

MD = Northland at Mount dora

OV = Northland at Oviedo

LW STRUGGLING WITH HOMOSEXUALITY? (MEN) Wednesdays, 7:15 to 9:15 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 that want to live a life pleasing to God. Details: Jay or Joe (407-9497193, ext. 1788) LW SUPPORT FOR THE SEPARATED

Join others for ongoing encouragement and connection.

CONNECTION GROUPS

Connection Groups are ongoing groups that meet for friendship, worship, equipping and service. Some of these groups meet at a worship site, but most meet in homes across the community. While their locations, times and topics of study vary, the groups and their facilitators remain basically unchanged.

Join a Connection Group online (www. northlandchurch.net), or contact Jennifer Raymond (407-937-1832 or jennifer. raymond@northlandchurch.net).

CARE GROUPS

These groups are a vital part of the health of the church, as they provide ongoing support through difficult times for specific life issues, such as addiction, divorce, illness or loss.

LW BCAUSE—BREAST CANCER SURVIVAL Any woman touched by breast cancer desiring prayer, fellowship, information and/or encouragement, contact Susan Diener-Blando (321-972-4541 or susandb@yahoo.com).

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COPING WITH ADDICTIONS AND 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. Details: His Way (407-599-9770)

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DIVORCED AND 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 are welcome. Details and directions: Nancy Petitto (407-699-9181)

LW DIVORCED WOMEN’S SMALL GROUP

Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m. Learn practical steps for healing, hope and reconciliation in the Lord following the painful journey of divorce.

Details on qualification and assessment: Donna Delzingaro (407-937-1749)

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

Coming together around a single activity or shared trait, these groups meet for specific events, ongoing study or ministry to the community.

LW AMEN (A MEETING OF MEN)

Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., room 4206. Learn to apply God’s Word to real-life situations. Details: Dan Bogdan (407-702-5358 or danbogdan@ landscapeorlando.com) or Buzz Vincent (407463-9398 or blv292@cfl.rr.com)

LW LUNCHTIME STUDY GROUP (WOMEN)

Thursdays, noon to 1 p.m., First Watch restaurant on State Road 434, Longwood.

Cindy Price leads this study, Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World, by Joanna Weaver.

Details: Cindy Price (407-221-3981 or cindy@ cindyprice.com)

LW MOMS’ MORNING OUT

Pick one day a week, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Northland Early Learning Center. Drop off your 18- to 24-month-old for Moms’ Morning Out. Fee: $50 per month, includes registration and supplies. Details and registration: Pam Anderson (407-949-7179 or pam.anderson@ northlandchurch.net)

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LW BUSINESSMEN’S FRIDAY LUNCH

LW MOTORCYCLE GROUP

Fridays, noon to 1 p.m., e-mail for location.

Learn how to apply scriptural principles to business through personal discipleship. Details: James Price (james.price@northlandchurch. net)

LW BUDDY BREAK

Saturday, April 18, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. Northland joins with Nathaniel’s Hope to provide three hours of free respite for parents and caregivers of special needs children. Drop off your child with our trained volunteers. Details and registration: Laura Lee Wright (407-937-0549 or buddybreak@northlandchurch.net)

LW COUPLES CAFÉ

Third Saturday of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m, Nature’s Table Café. Speakers address a variety of topics designed to encourage married couples. Child care by reservation: Diane Jones (407-949-7188 or diane.jones@ northlandchurch.net); details: James Price (james.price@northlandchurch.net)

LW EMPLOYMENT NETWORK

Sundays, 3:30 p.m., Winter Springs. Study: The Power of a Woman’s Word, by Sharon Jaynes. Details: Lisa Edwards (407-222-9639 or godsgirl0202@yahoo.com)

LW GriefShare

LW FAITH AND SCIENCE GROUP

LW HEALING GRACE

LW FLAG FOOTBALL

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. Details: Coorie Moore (407-292-7628)

Friday, April 10, 11 a.m., Rock Springs Ridge Golf Club. Links Fellowship connects believing golfers throughout the world. Meet the second Friday of each month. Guest speaker is Jay Davis, the golf professional at the Country Club of Orlando. Cost: $35 per person; food costs extra. RSVP by Tuesday, April 7. Details and reservations: Parks Reinhardt (407-880-9932 or linksfellowship@cfl.rr.com)

Third Thursday of each month, 7 p.m., room 4208. Produce artwork based on a theme from God’s Word. This includes all the visual arts media. Details: Laura Bates (carpearte@aol. com or 407-622-6873)

Fourth Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing, rooms 5106-7.

Details: Christian HELP, 450 Seminola Blvd., Casselberry, (407-834-4022) Tuesday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1118. If you are experiencing grief due to the death of a loved one, this healing ministry walks you through the steps of grief. Details and registration: Dorie Anderson (407-949-7152)

LW GOLF

Third Monday of each month, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall. Get connected with other moms for friendship and encouragement through meetings and playgroup activities.

Registration required. Child care provided during monthly meetings for infants to 5-yearolds. Details: www.northlandmoms4moms.com

LW ART GROUP, DIVINE REFLECTION

Last Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing, room 5106-7. Meet to discuss modern science in light of God’s Word. Study: Why the Universe Is the Way That It Is, by Hugh Ross. Details: Kent Cofoid (kent. cofoid@gmail.com)

Saturdays, 10 a.m., Lyman High School practice fields. Coed. Details: Nathan Naversen (407-701-7577 or nate@magicwebhosting.com)

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All styles welcome. Must own a motorcycle and have a valid motorcycle license to participate.

Details: Lori Cooper-Keith (407-381-2051) • Feed the Firefighters Run Saturday, April 18, 9:30 a.m., call for meet location. Departure: 10 a.m. The group will fellowship with the firefighters before making and serving them lunch. Ride donation is $5 per person. Register by Sunday, April 12.

Details: Lori Cooper-Keith (407-381-2051)

LW ORPHAN CARE GROUP

First and third Thursdays each month, 7 p.m., room 4205. Connecting God’s Children Ministries is designed to connect the needs of God’s foster and orphaned children with people who want to help them. Details: Greg and Sheri Bell (407-617-1911 or bellfamily@cfl.rr.com)

LW PAGE TURNERS

Third Tuesday of each month, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Special Needs/Cry room. For the list of books currently on the calendar, and for other details, contact Sue Newman (407-830-5776).

LW SINGLES SUNDAY MORNING CLASS

Sundays, 10:45 a.m., room 4210. Study: The Holiness of God, by R.C. Sproul. Details: Lisa Edwards (GodsGirl0202@yahoo.com)

LW SOCCER

Fridays, 8:15 p.m., Red Bug Lake Park. No teams, no positions and no practices — just fun for ages 18 and up! A $2 donation requested.

Details: Mike Cannavo (407-359-0191)

LW TENNIS

Saturdays, 8 a.m., Red Bug Lake Park. Details: Jeff Rossmeissl (407-489-6096)

LW THIRD VERSE (AGE 60 AND UP) (WOMEN)

Second and fourth Wednesday of each month, 1:30 to 3 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1116. Meet for Bible study, prayer and fellowship. Details: Jean Sherwood (407-323-7869)

LW WORD WEAVERS

Second Saturday of each month, 9:30 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall. Details: www.wordweaversonline.com

MD BOWLING LEAGUE Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., Triangle Lanes, Mount Dora. Join us for Moonlight bowling. All ages are welcome. Details: Jeff Young (205-3329931 or sbiltd@yahoo.com) MD LADIES NIGHT OUT Fourth Thursday of every month, 7 to 9 p.m., Chili’s, Mount Dora. Bring a friend. Details: Deborah Balic (407-832-9171) or Frances Merritt (407-554-0076) MD MEN’S BIBLE FELLOWSHIP Tuesdays, 6:30 to 7:45 a.m., rooms 2, 3.

Motto: Men with a mission. Details: Richie Kluesener (407-221-4517 or rk@goldinart. com) or Bill Chapman (352-434-4116 or bill. chapman@northlandchurch.net) MD SMALL CHILDREN/HOMESCHOOL PLAY GROUP Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to noon, location alternates; call for details. Details: Michele Pruitt (352-408-3909) WO WEST OAKS PLAY GROUP Join us for fellowship and fun. Details: Sara Sundermeyer (407-575-6178 or scostantini@ hotmail.com) or Kimberly Fulmer (407-6563008 or kfulmer@earthlink.net) WO LADIES NIGHT OUT Connect with West Oaks women each month.

Activities and locations vary. Details: Derika Hacker (407-473-4537 or derika.hacker@ northlandchurch.net)

LW SENIORS GROUP

Third Wednesday of each month, 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall. Bring nonperishable food items for the Pastoral Care pantry. Details and RSVP: Marilyn Casey (407-273-2857)

LW SINGLE ADULT MINISTRIES

Fourth Sunday of each month, 4 to 6 p.m., room 4206. Join for worship, prayer, classes and fellowship. Sundays, gather at Nature’s Table Café before the 6 p.m. worship service. Singles meet weekly in small groups throughout Central Florida. Details: Yvonne Lutz (lyvonne316@yahoo.com), Liza Johnson (lizajohnson@landam.com), Dave Mullen (dmull77@yahoo.com) or general information (NorthlandSAM@yahoo.com). Leave questions on the singles info line (407-949-7172). Learn more: christiansocial.meetup.com/189/.

Northland membership Here’s what you need to do: 1) Receive God’s gift of salvation, made possible through Jesus Christ.

2) Complete the Belong study in one of the following ways: • Take the online study at www. northlandchurch.net.

• Purchase the Belong DVD and study booklets in the Northland Bookstore.

3) At the end of the study, click on “Sign the membership covenant” link in the resources section of week 4. A membership coach will contact you to hear the story of how you came to Christ. This process does require current personal contact information.

If you have questions, contact Ruth Sapp (407949-4039 or ruth.sapp@northlandchurch. net)

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ADULT BIBLE STUDIES

LW PHILIPPIANS

LW JAMES

Sundays, 10:45 a.m., room 4209. Study: book of James. Learn to be patient, to make peace instead of trouble and to practice what Scripture teaches. Details: Sharon Ferreira (sharon.ferreira@northlandchurch.net)

LW JOHN, PART 2 — PRECEPT UPON PRECEPT

Bible studies and opportunities to help you explore your faith and know God.

Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 4212-14.

This (14-week) Precept study uses a workbook and requires five hours of homework a week.

Details or to order a workbook: Geri Anderson (407-331-6760 or geri.anderson@att.net)

LW LIFE AND TEACHINGS OF JESUS

BAPTISM

Wednesdays, 7 p.m., rooms 4206-7. A study of the Gospels. Details: Sharon Ferreira (407949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@northlandchurch. net)

LW ADULT BAPTISMS

LW ROMANS

Sunday, May 17, 2 p.m., Ken and Diane Watkins’ home. Adults and teens may be baptized by immersion or sprinkling as a public profession of personal faith in Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:19). Maps are available at the information desk in the church foyer. Call to sign up. Details: Sharon Ferreira (407-949-7189 or sharon. ferreira@northlandchurch.net)

LW CHILD BAPTISMS

Northland recommends the Steps for Young Believers course for children prior to baptism, but it is not mandatory. For information about grade-school student baptisms, contact Diane Jones (diane. jones@northlandchurch.net or 407-9497188).

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Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., Longwood. Details: Sharon Fussell (407-830-7740)

LW REVELATION — PRECEPT UPON PRECEPT

Mondays, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., rooms 4213-15. Study: Revelation, Part 1. Child care is available upon request. Workbook, $23.50.

Details and registration: Melody Ringenberg (rringenberg@cfl.rr.com or 407-884-9794)

MD A HEART LIKE HIS, A BETH MOORE STUDY Wednesdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., rooms 2, 3. A study on the life of David. Child care is available. Details: Deborah Balic (407-8329171) or Frances Merritt (407-554-0076) OV LIVING BEYOND YOURSELF, A BETH MOORE STUDY Wednesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., southeast Orlando.

A study on exploring the fruit of the Spirit.

Details: Karin Dewey (407-243-9482 or dewey@ jkdewey.com)

Sundays, 9 a.m., rooms 4213. Doug Moorhead leads this study of theological foundations.

Details: Sharon Ferreira (sharon.ferreira@ northlandchurch.net)

OV 1 CORINTHIANS Mondays, 7:30 to 9 p.m., Welday home, Oviedo. This short New Testament book is filled with wisdom and insight on living relevant, Spirit-empowered lives. Details: Dave Welday (407-366-1886 or dwelday@ nextgeninstitute.com) WO JOHN Sundays, 10:30 a.m., Northland at West Oaks sanctuary. Join others in studying “John: Theology in the Real World.” This is an intensely personal and practical study. Details: Derika Hacker (407-473-4537 or derika.hacker@ northlandchurch.net)

Classes and training to help you mature in your faith and equip you to serve.

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LW LEARN TO SPEAK CHINESE

Sundays, 1:30 to 3:15 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing, rooms 5202-9. Beginner and mid-level classes available. Cost: $100 for textbooks and activity fees for one semester.

Details: Jin Guiying (gui_jin66@yahoo.com) or Linan An (lan@mail.ucf.edu)

LW JAIL MINISTRY ORIENTATION/TRAINING

Saturday, April 25, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall. Receive part 1 of the advocate training and a DVD for continued training on your own. Register at www.northlandchurch.net.

Select “Get Equipped,” then “Join a Belong Connection Group.” Choose “Service group” from the drop-down menu and “Jail Ministry Training” will be listed in the search. Then just join the group. Details: Jail Ministry voice mail (407-949-4007)

LW MARRIAGE 911

Mondays, beginning April 6, 7 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall.

Marv and Linda Rooks lead this 12-week course for troubled marriages. You may attend with or without your spouse, as men and women participate separately. Attend if your marriage is in crisis or if you are separated. Linda is the author of Broken Heart on Hold: Surviving Separation (Cook, 2006), available at the Northland bookstore; the book will help you prepare your heart. Child care is available.

Child care registration: Morgan Perun (407-9371757 or morgan.perun@northlandchurch.net); course details and registration: Linda Rooks (407-644-8619).

LW MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT

Saturday, May 16, 7 p.m., rooms 42067. Child care is available upon request.

Details: Diane Jones (407-949-7188 or diane.jones@northlandchurch.net)

MEN’S BIBLE STUDIES

ADULTS

Tuesdays, beginning May 5, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing, room 5100. This 14week Bible-based study will help strengthen or repair your marriage. Registration deadline: April 29. Handbook cost: $15 per couple. Child care is available. Register: 407-949-4000, ext. 1761 or northlandmarriageministry@hotmail.com.

LW ISAIAH

LW CONQUERING FEAR, ANGER, ANXIETY

WO Discover God’s Way of Handling Money

PRAYER

Thursdays, 6:30 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1118. Join this open-forum discussion on the book of Isaiah: 45 minutes of study, and 15 minutes of prayer. Details: Ron Morris (ron@creativele.com)

LW INFANT BAPTISM/DEDICATION CLASS

LW CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES PRAYER TEAM

Pray weekly from your home for needs in Children’s Ministries. Details: Carol Moss (carol.moss@northlandchurch.net or 407949-7180)

LW LUNCH AND PRAY

Last Wednesday of each month, 11:30 a.m., Denny’s, State Road 436 and Cranes Roost Boulevard, Altamonte Springs. Join for fellowship, friendship and prayer in small groups. Details: Irene Williamson (407-756-9060 or frankirenewill@embarqmail.com)

LW MEN’S PRAISE AND PRAYER

Thursdays, 6:30 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1104.

Details: Dave McGregor (407-774-2952 or mcgregor449@hotmail.com)

LW PRAYER GROUP

Thursdays, 6:30 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1116. Details: Jean Sherwood (407-323-7869)

LW PRE-WORSHIP PRAYER MEETINGS

Saturdays, 4 to 4:45 p.m. and Sundays, 8 to 8:45 a.m., prayer room. Meet to pray for our worship services and the needs of those in our church family and the community. Details: Saturday, Jean Sherwood (407-323-7869), or Sunday, Jean Sherwood or Amy Dunn (407-463-6161)

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ANOINTED, TRANSFORMED, REDEEMED, A BETH MOORE STUDY • Mondays, beginning March 30, 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., rooms 4206-7 (child care available). Details and registration for child care: Renee Shoemaker (reneeshoemaker@ mindspring.com or 407-628-7068) • Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., rooms 4206-7 (no child care). Workbook available in the Northland bookstore. Details: Cherrie Rowe (cherbear100@aol.com or 407-3226850).

LW DANIEL, A BETH MOORE STUDY

Thursdays, 10 a.m., Casselberry. Details: Millie Barnes (407-388- 1429 or milliebarnes@ hotmail.com)

LW ESTHER: IT’S TOUGH BEING A WOMAN, A BETH MOORE STUDY • Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m., rooms 42067 (bring your dinner). Details: Robin Kendall (321-662-5039 or northland.ladies.bible. studies@gmail.com) • Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., 617 Woodridge Road, Fern Park. Details and reservations: Dorie Anderson (407-949-7152)

Tuesdays, 7:15 p.m., room 4204. Conquer fear, anger and anxiety through biblical principles. Child care is available. Details: Skye Engel (407-834-3158)

LW DIVORCECARE

Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 4209-10. A 13week session in which individuals who have been through a divorce can experience spiritual growth and personal healing. Preregistration is required; child care is available. Details and registration: Donna Delzingaro (407-937-1749) • DIVORCECARE FOR KIDS (DC4K) Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m. This group is for children whose parent is attending DivorceCare. Preregistration and application are required. Books cost $15. Details and registration: Elaine Harland (407-949-4002 or elaine.harland@northlandchurch.net)

LW DIVORCECARE FACILITATORS TRAINING

Facilitators are needed to work alongside the DivorceCare ministry. Learn to help those who are currently experiencing the pain of divorce find healing. Contact Elaine for an application and more information on training. Details: Elaine Harland (407-949-4002 or elaine. harland@northlandchurch.net)

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DIVORCECARE FOR KIDS FACILITATORS TRAINING Facilitators are needed to work with children who are struggling with the pain of divorce.

Commitment of 13 weeks and background check are essential. Contact Elaine Harland for an application and more information on training. Details: Elaine Harland (407-949-4002 or elaine.harland@northlandchurch.net)

Sundays, through May 24, 10:30 a.m., fellowship hall. There are more than 2,350 verses that address everything you need to know about handling money. Learn the profound impact managing your money has on your relationship with God. Details: Zack Fulmer (zack.fulmer@ronblue.com)

CHILDREN LW

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 for each class: $5. Registration is required.

Details and registration: Teri Grayson (407-9497148 or teri.grayson@northlandchurch.net • STEP 1—BECOMING A PART OF GOD’S FAMILY: April 19 to May 10. Focus: Salvation and assurance. Includes Communion instruction.

• STEP 2—THE MOST IMPORTANT THING: April 26 to May 24. 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: April 26 to May 31. Focus: To develop skills in exploring the Bible.

MEN LW FAITHFUL AND TRUE

Mondays, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1118. Join a fellowship of men pursuing sexual integrity. Workbooks

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are available at Northland’s bookstore for $17.

Details and registration: Bryce Hagedorn (407227-3072 or brycehagedorn@yahoo.com) or Kevin Urichko (407-949-7166 or kevin.urichko@ northlandchurch.net)

LW MEN’S STUDY

Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 4128. Study: Men’s Fraternity: The Quest for Authentic Manhood, developed by Dr. Robert Lewis.

Details: Tom Horvath (tom@tomhorvath.com) or Gerald Jones (Gwjones01@aol.com)

WO MEN IN THE WORD Saturdays, 7 to 8:30 a.m. Location alternates; call for details. Study: The Truth Project, a DVD-based curriculum taught by Dr. Del Tackett, president of the Focus on the Family Institute. Details: Jerry Murphy (407- 522-1672 or jerry.murphy@ieee.org)

WOMEN LW WOMEN’S STUDY

Every other Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., Riverbend Boulevard area, Longwood.

Study: Conversation Peace: The Power of Transformed Speech, by Mary Kassian. Details: Dana Bates (407-574-6386) or Stephanie Wattles (407-8808446)

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LW SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN AND TEENS

Come together for a single service project or an ongoing cause.

LW BLOOD DRIVE

Saturday, April 4, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, April 5, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Monday, April 6, 6:15 to 9:15 p.m. Give blood and save lives! Details: Susan Cholewa (susan.cholewa@northlandchurch.net)

LW COVERING CARE BLANKET

Ushers, greeters, child care workers and more are needed at all worship sites.

Longwood: Volunteer Central Calvie Hughson calvie.hughson@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1831 Mount Dora: Bill Chapman bill.chapman@northlandchurch.net or 352-434-4116 Oviedo: Amanda Hartley amanda.hartley@northlandchurch.net or 407-222-7374 West Oaks: Derika Hacker derika.hacker@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7191

LW EASTER WEEKEND VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers are needed during Easter services to meet and greet congregants or hand out newspapers. No experience necessary. Training will be provided. Details: Susan Cholewa (407-9370544 or susan.cholewa@northlandchurch.net)

LW MEDICAL FIRST RESPONDERS

During worship services and special events. BLS trained or medical professionals, especially EMTs, are needed. Details: Susan Cholewa (407-9370544 or susan.cholewa@northlandchurch.net)

LW SINGLE MOTHERS OPPORTUNITY

Help create a single mothers’ group—lead or be part of a core team. Call for an application and interview. Details: Elaine Harland (407-9494002 or elaine.harland@northlandchurch.net)

Opportunities and classes in the greater Orlando community.

ADULTS ABORTION RECOVERY Bible study for post-abortive men or women that meets in a confidential, supportive setting.

Details: Reveille Ministries (407-333-0404)

First Saturday of each month, 3 to 4:30 p.m. or third Thursday of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 4212. Work on baby caps and blankets for distribution in local communities.

Details: Nicole Roberts (407-699-8575)

Adoption Information Meeting Tuesday, April 21, 7 to 9 p.m., Adoption by Shepherd Care, 2911 Lakeview Drive, Fern Park. Details and registration: Dee Robertson (407-265-9599)

LW JAIL MINISTRY

ALPHA COURSE Tuesdays, through April 7, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Markham Woods Presbyterian Church, Lake Mary. Explore spirituality and the Christian faith’s perspective of the meaning of life. The course is free. Child care available. Details and registration: Chris Leinenkugel (407-333-2030)

LW

BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL (BSF) September 8, 2008, to May 2009. Attend introduction class the first week of any month. Day women’s classes meet at First Baptist Sweetwater in Longwood (407-8333886), First Baptist Oviedo (407-628-1787) and St. Luke’s Methodist in Windermere (407-8943914). Evening women’s class meets at Delaney Street Baptist Church (321-299-5036). Evening men’s class meets at First Baptist Church Winter Park (407-644-3061). Details: (877-2733228 or www.bsfinternational.org)

MD VOLUNTEER AT THE CARPENTER’S HOUSE

CELEBRATE RECOVERY LOCAL CHAPTER Tuesdays, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Calvary Chapel of the Lakes, 351 Plaza Drive, Tavares. For those dealing with unhealthy habits in the present or painful experiences from the past. Child care is available. Details: Marilyn Faber (352-357-0983 or marilynfaber@comcast.net)

LW PETPALS

volunteer

is america a christian nation?

Thursday, April 16, 5 p.m., Rollins College, Bush Auditorium. Lecture by nationally recognized author Mark Pinsky. Details: John Watson (jwatson@rollins.edu)

Serve your local community

• Minister to inmates in Seminole County or Orange County jails during Sunday 9 a.m. worship.

• Celebrate Recovery for women, Thursday afternoons.

• Assist women with long-term planning.

• Prayer team.

• Pen pals.

Training provided. Details: Jail Ministry voice mail (407-949-4007)

Opportunities to serve.

for the most current info on resources. Details: HSN (407-893-0133 or www.hsncfl.org)

Sundays, assist during the 11 a.m. worship service. Details: Laura Lee Wright (407-9370549 or lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net)

LOCAL SERVICE PROJECTS Connect to serve! For a project list and registration, visit www.northlandchurch.net.

More info on page 6. Details: Vanessa Puleo (vanessa.puleo@northlandchurch.net or 407949-7156)

Saturdays, except the fifth Saturday of the month. Share your pets with people in nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, etc. Details: Becky Yeager (leahyeager@aol.com or 407-6994903) LONGWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER OPPORTUNITY Sundays, 9 a.m., sanctuary. Give hugs and show love to the residents of the facility behind Northland on Grant Street. Details: Patsy Grannan (407-538-5209 or Pjg327@ embarqmail.com)

FOR CHILDREN This center in Lake County is home to 16 abandoned, displaced and medically needy children, ranging in age from 2 to 19 years. There are many opportunities for involvement. Details: Ann South (south4@ comcast.net or 352-267-3388) or www. thecarpentershouseoflakecounty.com

OV GOOD SAMARITAN Serve someone in need in your community through meal deliveries. Details: Maggie Jobson (mjobson@cfl.rr.com) WO TOOLS AT YOUR SERVICE Know someone (even if it’s you) who could use a hand with household chores? No job is too big or too small. This team of volunteers will fix, repair, paint, move furniture and do other tasks. To make a request or join the team, call Kip Conway (407-595-0008 or 321-460-2546).

Find other ways to serve in your community at servebeyond.northlandchurch.net or on page 14.

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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 Christ-centered ministry for men and women struggling with homosexuality. Details: John Westcott (407514-4356 or www.exchangeministries.org). A support group takes place the first Monday of each month at 7:15 p.m to encourage parents, friends and family who have loved ones struggling with their sexual identity. Details: Cherrie Rowe (407-322-6850 or cherbear100@ aol.com); inquiries are confidential.

FITNESS MINISTERS CERTIFICATION CLASS May 8 to 9, Life Christian University, Tampa.

Use your passion for exercise and/or skills as a trainer to help people in the church. Details: Michael Echevarria (407-529-4512) HOMELESS MINISTRY To assist the homeless or if you are in need of assistance due to being homeless, connect with Homeless Services Network of Central Florida

mayor’s Job Fair (CFEC.org) Wednesday, May 20, noon to 4 p.m. at the Central Florida Fairgrounds & Exposition Park, 4603 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando. Admission and parking are free. Dress professionally and bring plenty of resume copies. No children. Visit www.CFEC.org to preregister, get job fair tips, research the companies listed, get directions or search Central Florida’s Online Job Board.

Details: Christian HELP (407-834-4022) Role of Women in Different Faith Traditions Tuesday, March 31, 7 p.m., Winter Park Public Library, Community Room. Panel discussion sponsored by Interfaith Community of Central Florida. Women from the Sikh, Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Jewish, Buddhist and Spiritualist traditions will sit on the panel, sharing their experience, insight, stories and perspective on the role of women within their particular social, family and religious structures. Details and registration: Linda Hayes Gallegos (407-623-3314)

men CHRISTIAN BUSINESSMEN’S CONNECTION (CBMC) Tuesdays, 7 to 8 a.m., Denny’s, Lee Road exit off Interstate 4, or Thursdays, 7 to 8 a.m., Perkin’s, University and Forsyth. Meet for fellowship, prayer and discussion of God’s principles for business. Tuesday details: Armand Dauplaise (407-221-3114 or adauplaise@aol. com) or www.cbmc.com; Thursday details: Steve Doerr (321-274-7072) or Jay Stauf (407506-6737)

parentS NEARHIM HOME EDUCATORS Supports and encourages families whom God has called to teach their children at home.

Details: www.nearhim.com

women COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY (CBS) Wednesdays, through May 6, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Community Methodist Church on U.S. Highway 17-92. Study: Acts of the Apostles.

Details: Sandi McLaughlin (407-342-4765 or sandimclaughlin@yahoo.com) Confidence In Crisis Thursdays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Panera Bread in Winter Springs (in the Publix plaza at Tuskawilla and Red Bug Lake roads).

Designed for women experiencing marital crisis with separation and/or divorce. Offering encouragement through prayer, discussion and general upliftment. Details: Sandy Isaacs (407272-7522 or sandylisaacs@yahoo.com) Luncheon Thursday, April 30, noon to 1 p.m., Home Builders Association headquarters, 544 Mayo Ave., Maitland. Becky Hunter, wife of Pastor Joel Hunter, will address the theme of “Celebrating the Power of a Woman Within Her Family.”

The event is sponsored by Common Threads, a community of interfaith women. There is no charge. RSVP to CommonThreads09@aol.com.

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MOPS (MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS) First and third Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m., east/central Orlando. Meet other moms and get refreshed. Details: Jackie Howe (407281-9276 or congagirl@earthlink.net) Redeeming Femininity Thursdays, beginning April 2, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Reformed Theological Seminary, Oviedo. For women who struggle with sexual and relational brokenness, emotional dependency, same sex attraction, gender identity and other genderrelated struggles. Details: Lisa Phillips (407949-7193, ext. 1796) or Rachael Butler (407949-7193, ext. 1781) Women of Prayer Removing Mountains Conference Saturday, May 2, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., First Baptist Church, Winter Park. Vonette Bright, co-founder of Campus Crusade for Christ, will be featured, along with the well-known group Avalon. Tickets are $45 and include lunch.

Details and registration: 407-644-3061, ext.

216, or www.fbcwp.org WORKPLACE MINISTRY First Tuesday of each month, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Orlando. J4 Leaders, an interdenominational ministry for women to help encourage one another to succeed with a biblical worldview.

Details and reservations: sschultz2@cfl.rr.com or 407-522-4797

serve beyond Support hospice patients Support hospice patients and their caregivers in the patient’s home, nursing home or Hospice House. Details: Volunteer Services Hospice of the Comforter (407- 682-0808) Hope Foundation service opportunities Service opportunities available in Hope

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Foundation’s thrift store, food pantry and events. Details: Krissy Todd (krissy@ helpforthehomeless.net) or visit www. helpforthehomeless.net.

OV = Northland at Oviedo

outreach organization to unchurched teens.

Details: Ame See (407-492-0215) or Chris Storms (321-281-7307)

Looking for the job listings?

You can find them at jobs.northlandchurch.net.

Refurbish computers Refurbish donated computer equipment at Gift From God Computer Foundation, so needy individuals can receive systems free of charge.

Details: Dr. Larry Hooper (407-247-4399) or Gerry Meyers (407-618-4817)

Minister to those behind bars Minister to those behind bars at the Orange County Jail and mentor those coming home.

Details: www.hishealinghand.com, 407-2197625 or aftercare@hishealinghand.com Mentor middle schoolers Downtown at an after school outreach program.

Details: Jenny Arrison (407-423-3441, ext. 2306) Mentor a child One hour a week at the U.S. Dream Academy (www.usdreamacademy.org). 30 mentors are needed; flexible hours and training is provided.

Details: Duma Alphonse (407-245-1810, ext.

2307) Mentor high school kids Mentor high school kids in Seminole County/ east through Orlando Young Life, a Christian

Project homeless connect helps many Look for details on this event in a future issue of the Northland News.

Clients were checked for lice and given haircuts.

Clients patiently wait in line for their turn.

A shepard helps guide the client through the process.

7190 or gretchen.kerr@northlandchurch.net)

OV BOYS TOWN has donation buckets in the foyer as well as current needs lists and service opportunities. Details: Kathy Franz (klfranz@ aol.com or 407-951-5691) OV

Hope Foundation & Sonshine Thrift has donation buckets in the foyer as well as current needs lists and service opportunities.

Details: Amanda Hartley (amanda.hartley@ northlandchurch.net or 407-222-7374)

Read to kindergarteners Read once a week with kindergarteners through second-graders at Goldsboro Elementary School in Sanford. Nanas, Papas and Reading Buddies are needed. Details: Elaine Gritter (egritter@ bellsouth.net or 407-327-1474) Provide primary care health care Provide primary care health care for the uninsured at Shepherd’s Hope Clinic, a faithbased organization. Details: Shepherd’s Hope (407-876-6699)

WO = Northland at west oaks

MD LOVE COLLECTION New collection each month for The Carpenter’s House for Children and for Loaves and Fishes of Apopka. Visit the information table for list. Details: Ann South (south4@comcast.net or 352-267-3388) or Sharlee Hollingsworth (shollingsworth2@cfl.rr.com) WO

Ways for you to give of your treasure (Matthew 6:19-21).

donations

Non-perishable food items can be brought to Northland. Please take clean, usable clothing, toys and supplies to The Christian Sharing Center, Fairmont Plaza, 600 N. Highway 1792, Longwood (407-260-9155).

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Christian and classic children’s books as well as parenting and marriage books are needed for Northland’s library.

Details: Bethany Durys (Bethany.Durys@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0541)

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Nonperishable food items can be placed into the designated wooden boxes in the lobby and in the Student Ministries and Care Center. Details: Gretchen Kerr (407-949-

Work with Faith Neighborhood Center of Clermont in the coming year. If your small group, ministry, or Bible study would like to do so, contact Patti Novak (NOVAKgirls4@ aol.com).

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. Details: Dave Mullen (dmull77@yahoo.com) or Mary Lo Pall (mpall@ universalengineering.com) bed sheets and pillowcases are needed by The Seminole Safehouse for battered women and their children. Details: Steve Celentano (407-399-8173) vehicles are needed at Recovery House of Central Florida (www.recoveryhouseinc.org). It also needs pressure-washing equipment, power tools, and hand tools. Details: Erik Robinson (407-323-5857 or erikrhcf@yahoo.com)

FINANCIAL Report ...............................................................................................................

As of March 16, 2009 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 and can also be mailed to your home for convenience.

Evangelical Council for Details: Twila Roberts (407-949-4000) Financial Accountability ...............................................................................................................

TITHES and OFFERINGS This Week This Quarter This Year

Need $240,000 $2,880,000 $2,880,000

Received $197,934 $2,578,820 $2,578,820 Surplus / (Deficit) ($42,066) ($301,180) ($301,180) *

*Shortfall is currently being covered by reserve fund. ...............................................................................................................

BUILDING FUND This Week This Quarter This Year

Need $41,200 $494,400 $494,400

Received $25,546 $347,651 $347,651 Surplus / (Deficit) ($15,655) ($146,749) ($146,749) LOAN BALANCE is currently $20,240,833 ...............................................................................................................

ATTENDANCE for weekend of March 21 to 23, 2009 Northland at Longwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,068 Northland at Mount Dora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 Northland at Oviedo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 Northland at West Oaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Northland Webstream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,091 at 1,097 sites Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,912 at 1,101 sites

Clients were then registered and assigned a shepherd.

Many services were here to provide help for the clients.

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Whom do I contact if… ............................................................

Dr. Don Pederson, Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1804 Ed Wood, Vice Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1794 Peter Katauskas, Secretary/Treasurer . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1809 Fred Franz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1766 Dan Hardaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 Marcus Mennenga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7169 Paul Rahill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1798 Felipe Santos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7168 Thom Willis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000

Hagerty High School 3225 Lockwood Blvd., Oviedo, FL 32765 Hagerty High School is located on Lockwood Blvd., between E. Mitchell Hammock and E. McCulloch roads.

I am in crisis?

Northland’s main line . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 I want to seek counseling?

Counseling referral line . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7204 I have a prayer request?

Prayer request line . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4025 I need the Hospital Ministry to pay a visit?

Linda McCulloch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7149 I want to become a member?

Ruth Sapp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4039 I have accepted Christ into my heart and wish to be baptized?

Sharon Ferreira (adult/student) . . . . 407-949-7189 Diane Jones (infants–grade school) . . 407-949-7188 I need information on Student Ministries?

Student Ministries office . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4007 I need information about Children’s Ministries?

Longwood: Debbie Blahnik . . . . . . . 407-949-7162 Mount Dora: Tanya Carpenter . . . . . 352-735-3832 Oviedo: Michelle Smith . . . . . . . . . 407-718-5510 West Oaks: Derika Hacker . . . . . . . 407-473-4537 I am interested in Distributed Journeys?

Patti Harshey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0573 I want to help at Northland?

Longwood: Calvie Hughson . . . . . . . 407-937-1831 Mount Dora: Bill Chapman . . . . . . . 352-434-4116 Oviedo: Amanda Hartley . . . . . . . . 407-222-7374 West Oaks: Derika Hacker . . . . . . . 407-949-7191 I want to get involved in a local serving project Vanessa Puleo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7156 or visit www.northlandchurch.net I am getting married?

Sharon Ferreira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7189 I need to plan a funeral?

Sharon Ferreira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7189 I would like to order CDs, DVDs, Tapes and/or newspapers?

Network Sound Inc . . . . . . . . . . . 407-834-8555 or northlandorders@networksoundinc.com

Northland at Oviedo Community Center (NOCC) 561 E. Mitchell Hammock Road, #300 Oviedo, FL 32765 Oviedo blog website . . . . . . . . . . oviedo.northlandchurch.net

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530 Dog Track Road, Longwood, FL 32750 www.northlandchurch.net / info@northlandchurch.net Main Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 Main Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-830-9840 longwood blog site . . . . . . . . . . . blogs.northlandchurch.net Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7199 Steve Bruton, Manager Donna Duckhorn, Assistant Manager Patricia McManus, Assistant Manager Bookstore Hours: Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday–Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLOSED Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:15 to 7 p.m.

Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 5:15 to 8 p.m.

Children’s Ministries Debbie Blahnik, Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7162 Lori Gagnon, Early Childhood Administrator . . . . . 407-949-4010 Julie Meeker, Grade School Administrator . . . . . . 407-949-7153 Pam Anderson, Co-op Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7179 Pastoral Care Scotty Alderman, Pastoral Care Coordinator . . . . . 407-949-4035 Elaine Harland, Care Ministries Coordinator . . . . . 407-949-4402 Worship Services Ruth Sapp, Congregational Services Director . . . . . 407-949-4039 Susan Cholewa, Site Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0544 Kathy Campbell, Deaf Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-328-4785

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The Seventh-Day Adventist Church 18440 Highway 441, Mount Dora, FL 32757 The Seventh-Day Adventist Church is on the left side of the highway. Look for the “Northland” sign.

Mount Dora blog site . . . . . . mountdora.northlandchurch.net General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7184 Bill Chapman, Site Minister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352-434-4116 bill.chapman@northlandchurch.net Frances Merritt, Site Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-554-0076 Cell: 352-409-7777 or jasonandfrances@comcast.net John Tucker, Setup/Takedown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-438-9961 wyoming01@earthlink.net Ann South, Carpenter’s House for Children . . . . . . 352-267-3388 south4@comcast.net Kitty Merritt, Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352-589-1770 Tanya Carpenter, Children’s Ministries . . . . . . . . . 352-735-3832 tcarpenter@cfl.rr.com Marilyn Faber, Celebrate Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 352-357-0983 marilynfaber@comcast.net Brent Williams, Youth Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . 407-754-4428 bwilliams@sdccfl.com

Counseling Northland partner, nonprofit counseling ministries.

Discovery Counseling Dennis Gowin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-376-3773 Oviedo Counseling Clinic Sarah Baker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (407-366-9493, ext. 256)

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 Dr. Dan Lacich, Pastor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-367-9612 Jeremy Jobson, Site Minister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-929-3053 jeremy.jobson@northlandchurch.net Amanda Hartley, Site Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-222-7374 amanda.hartley@northlandchurch.net Erica Emler, Student Ministries Coordinator . . . . . 407-687-8570 erica.emler@northlandchurch.net Michelle Smith, Children’s Ministries . . . . . . . . . . 407-718-5510 michelle.smith@northlandchurch.net Kathy Franz, Boys Town Liaison . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-415-7678 Prayer — For prayer requests or to join the Oviedo prayer team contact Amanda Hartley (amanda.hartley@northlandchurch.net) Good Samaritan Ministry — Help someone who really needs it, right now! Sign-up and details: Maggie Jobson (mjobson@cfl.rr.com) Be in the Know — Get on the e-mail list for ongoing events and information. Details: Amanda Hartley (amanda.hartley@ northlandchurch.net)

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St. Pauls Presbyterian Church 9600 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee, FL 34761 St. Pauls Presbyterian Church is located across from the West Oaks mall. The entrance is off Citrus Oaks Avenue.

West Oaks blog website . . . . . . westoaks.northlandchurch.net General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1747 Tommy Novak, Site Minister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352-989-7378 tommy.novak@northlandchurch.net Derika Hacker, Children’s Coordinator . . . . . . . . . 407-473-4537 derika.hacker@northlandchurch.net Lou Amadori, Setup/Teardown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-493-7343 lamadori@cfl.rr.com John & Maxine Hammerstein, Prayer Coordinators . 407-877-8896 maxinehammerstein@mac.com Kip Conway, Tools at Your Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-460-2546 Patti Novak, F.A.I.T.H. Neighboorhood Center . . . . 352-989-7478 Prayer — For prayer requests or to join the West Oaks prayer team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John and Maxine Hammerstein 407-877-8896 or maxinehammerstein@mac.com

LifeHope 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, 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. Details: Laura Young (407-949-7151) LifeHope Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to noon, at Northland’s Student Ministries and Care Center.

Access Ministries While meeting the needs of individuals with disabilities has always been important to our church, we are working on expanding the programs and services offered. These efforts are being led

by Laura Lee Wright, Northland’s Access Ministries team leader (407-937-0549 or lauralee.wright@ northlandchurch.net).

We can best accommodate your needs if you arrive early for service. Details: Congregational Services (407-949-4000 or congregational.services@ northlandchurch.net) Special Needs/Cry Room: It is located at the west end of the main foyer in room 4128.

Parking: The front parking lot is reserved for those with special needs.

Special Needs Seating: People with wheelchairs, walkers or other special needs have designated seating areas throughout the sanctuary if needed.

Lyrics for Visually Impaired: Printed lyrics are located at the Welcome Center.

Sunday School: Classes for children through fifth grade with special needs is on Sundays at 11 a.m.

Buddy Breaks: With Nathaniel’s Hope, we offer respite for parents of kids with special needs.

Check the Belong section in the Northland News for details.

Assistance for Those With Hearing Loss: Signed worship service is Sundays, 9 a.m. Sound amplification aids are available at the Welcome Center.

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governing elders ...........................................................................

BELIEVE 16

preaching the message this weekend dr. joel c. hunter, senior pastor

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Dr. Hunter believes we can accomplish more because of our differences than we would on our own—without giving up our unique identities. He says, “Both spiritual and intellectual maturity grow from differences. A distributed church uses contrasts to accomplish Kingdom purposes.”

Since June 1985, Dr. Hunter has served as senior pastor of Northland. Before bringing his family to Northland, Dr. Hunter served as a United Methodist pastor for 15 years in Indiana. He and his wife, Becky, have been partners in the ministry since their marriage in 1972. A longtime bridge builder who seeks common ground for the common good, Dr. Hunter approaches today’s issues in a biblical and balanced manner. He serves as a national and international leader both in compassion issues and on boards of agencies such as the National Association of Evangelicals and the World Evangelical Alliance. >>> TO READ MORE ABOUT DR. HUNTER, VISIT WWW.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET.

THIS WEEKEND’S MESSAGE:

RELEVANT READS:

Elements of Salvation Final Sacrifice

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scripture focus:

1 Peter 2:24; Romans 6:23 (NASB)

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1 Peter 2:24

And He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness; for by His wounds you were healed.

Romans 6:23

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Worship focus: ................................................................................................................................................

Worship Christ today as the Redeemer.

Summary prayer: ................................................................................................................................................

“Prince of Life, for sinners slain, Grant us fellowship with Thee; Fain we would partake Thy pain, Share Thy mortal agony; Give us now the dreadful power, Now bring back Thy dying hour.” (“In Me. In You.,” Asbury Theological Seminary, pg. 63)

Northland’s bookstore recommends these books that relate to this week’s foci: SERMON RESOURCES • Fifty Reasons Why Jesus Came to Die, by John Piper • Atonement for a ‘Sinless’ Society: Engaging With an Emerging Culture, by Alan Mann • Christian Beliefs: Twenty Basics Every Christian Should Know, by Wayne A. Grudem LENTEN RESOURCES • A Long Obedience in the Same Direction: Discipleship in an Instant Society, by Eugene H. Peterson • The Pursuit of God: The Human Thirst for the Divine,

by A.W. Tozer • The Great Omission: Reclaiming Jesus’s Essential Teachings on Discipleship, by Dallas Willard • The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life, by Os Guinness • He Chose the Nails, by Max Lucado Bibles are 25% off every day at Northland’s bookstore.

NOTES:

REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR BIBLE TO WORSHIP SERVICE

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