Northland News Vol 10/Iss 16

CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES VOLUNTEERS: CHANGE LIVES, LIVES CHANGED

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When people accept the call to volunteer in Children’s Ministries, they come with an expectation to make a difference and change a young life. The surprise comes when their lives are the ones changed. We’ve collected some stories from some of our volunteers whose lives were changed by jumping in and serving God through His children.

If God is calling you to serve in Children’s Ministries, whether you’re experienced or not, please know that God just might use this experience to change your life right along with those of the children you serve.

We serve an average of 1,100 children each weekend here at Longwood. The need for volunteers continues to grow. If you would prayerfully consider teaching or assisting in the Children’s Ministries, even if it’s for the summer session, you will not only Doing My Heavenly Father’s Business: I am so very blessed by my association with the preschool Sunday school program.

First, let me say I have had so many blessings in my life. I was raised in a loving Christian family and was taught about the importance of “doing my heavenly Father’s business.” I was taught that it was our responsibility to support our church with our tithes as well as our time.

I started out teaching Sunday school about 24 years ago. As a single working mother, I tithed, but also struggled with finances. So I felt I needed to give my time to the church. Therefore, I started teachin g Sunday school and also supported other areas in the church. I have, in the past, worked with the homeless programs, the senior high program , women of the church and as preschool coordinator (so I know how hard it is to recruit, train and inspire teachers).

It was very hard to be a single working mother and participate with all the other “church commitments.” But you know what I found out?

That it was a blessing for me.

The relationship with the church family was so very important, not only for me, but also for my daughter. I tried to instill in her the same values my parents had instilled in me. I felt it was important for her to see me work hard and still make time for our church family.

Currently, I work seven days a week, eight to 12 hours a day, in banking, and do you know what? My business is great! Once again, I am very blessed. Coworkers have asked me what I do to have this amount of success, and I say, “I am very blessed. I will put my hands togethe r and look toward my heavenly Father.” One coworker said, “If you don’t want to tell me, that’s fine!” God honors hard work.

The children are so very precious! They are like little sponges. They listen to the Bible stories that have been prepared for us. We do a craft that also has been prepared for us. We then encourage them to go out and tell others what they have learned – armed with that Bible story and that craft. Wow! How great is that?

All we really have to do is love them and invest our time. We are planting seeds, for their future as well as ours. They are our church’ s future.

Anybody who says they don’t have time needs to make time to “do our heavenly Father’s business.” Your hard work will be blessed!

God’s children need your help!

– Amy Dunn

bless these children and their families, but you will be blessed as well. Contact Debbie Blahnik at 407-949-7162 for more information.

Debbie, while to make an appeal to It has been on my heart for quite a precious little ones. Parents are grandparents to come and work with our on a day-to-day basis, and it is a continually involved with their children attend worship services and relax and wonderful gift to them to be able to s. As grandparents, we can be amazing know their children are in “grand” hand Northland just by being ourselves. The assets to our Children’s Ministries at joy of seeing our own children become Lord has given us the experience and We have learned a lot over the years adults and start families of their own. from our parenting and life experiences. are truly needed to volunteer our time We now have the opportunity, and we r at Northland. We have so much to offe and share our talents with the children n our varied experience, time to just liste this younger generation – wisdom from ce, eran exub it comes to immaturity and and love, patience and understanding when All ren who are attending worship services. and appreciation for parents and child s Jesu of and desire to share the love that is really required is a willingness in our church. with those already entrusted to our care and know the joy we receive from Some of us have grandchildren close by y for even more of that joy! A lot of being in their presence. It makes us hungr to enjoy their grandchildren because they grandparents live here and rarely get e this joy by volunteering in Northland’s live so far away. We can all experienc ed in this area of service.

Children’s Ministries, and we are need sing from the Lord when we Not only are we receiving a “grand” bles hand what is happening in the lives volunteer, but we are able to learn first ’s better relate to our own grandchildren of our church youth and can therefore struggles and joys. consider offering their talents I hope that all of our grandparents will chool or otherwise – and realize that in ministry to our youth – whether pres has reserved just for you at special place with children that the Lord Northland!

Joyfully, Cheryl Hutsell

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Get Equipped

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William Paul Young answers your questions April 25.

Many classes are available in April and May.

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None of us can reflect the image of God better than all of us can.

– Isaac Hunter

NEXT WEEKEND: Dr. Steve Brown | The Stereo Sound of God’s Voice | Divine Propositions and Predilections, Part 1 | John 1:14; John 8:31-32 | www.northlandchurch.net

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What’s Happening This Week?

Saturday, april 25

LONGWOOD SITE Saturday, april 18

4:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm

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

SUNday, april 19

7:30 am 9:00 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 11:00 am 11:00 am 2:30 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:15 pm

Prayer Meeting (cc) Worship (cc)* (hi) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Marriage Prep Mentor Breakfast Peacemakers Transformers Study (cc) Connection Groups (cc) Financial Peace University The Bible Relevant Now! Class Worship (cc)* Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Special Needs Class 24/7 The Gathering Live, Learn, and Earn Men’s Bible Study Infant Baptisms Young Believer’s Step 1 Singles Small Group Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 College Ministry

Monday, april 20

9:00 am 9:45 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm

MOMS4MOMS Beth Moore Study (cc) Near Him Home Educators Precepts Post Marriage 911 Study (cc) Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Connection Groups (cc) Faithful and True Men’s Group

TUESday, april 21 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:15 pm

GriefShare (cc) AMEN Divorce Care Near Him Home Educators Praxis (cc)

Prayer Room Sanctuary ECW CWW SMCC Nature’s Table Café

Prayer Room Sanctuary ECW CWW F.Hall/SMCC 4206-7 1116-18/SMCC 4205,4210 4206-7 4209 Sanctuary ECW CWW CWW The Rink/SMCC 4204 4213-15 Sanctuary 5108-9/CWW 4206-8 Sanctuary ECW CWW The Rink/SMCC

F.Hall/SMCC 4204-10 1115-1118/SMCC 4213-15 4210 Sanctuary ECW CWW 4206-7,9 1118/SMCC

1118/SMCC 4206-7 4205,8,9,10 1117/SMCC 4204

WEDNEsday, april 22

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

O2 Rally SMCC Beth Moore Study (cc) 4204,6-7,8,17 Care Minister Training 4210 Ephesians: Life in Christ and in His Church 4213-15 Connection Groups 4128,4205,9,14

THURsday, april 23

6:00 am 6:30 am 6:30 am 6:30 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 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 Lift Support Group Co-op Bible Study (cc) Connection Groups Basic Christian Concepts Beginning Steps in Faith Sharing Life Stories Buddy Break Training Access Parent Support Group Precepts Men’s Fraternity His Way

Friday, april 24

5:45 am 7:00 pm 7:30 pm

Doulos Family Connection Group Wynonna Judd Concert

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

1111/SMCC 1118/SMCC 1104/SMCC 1116/SMCC 4204 4212-14 1111/SMCC 5202/CWW 5203/CWW 5204/CWW 5106-7/CWW 5106-7/CWW 4212-14 4128 F.Hall/SMCC

1101-1102/SMCC F.Hall/SMCC Sanctuary

8:00 am 9:00 am 4:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm

Jail Ministry Mentor Training William Paul Young Event Prayer Meeting Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 LUGRox Egypt Changing Point DJ Meeting

F.Hall/SMCC Sanctuary Prayer Room Sanctuary ECW CWW SMCC 4128

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

What’s on the Web?

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MOUNT DORA SITE SUNday, april 19

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 6:30 pm

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 Umatilla/Tavares Home Group

TUESday, april 21

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

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

Rooms 2, 3 Triangle Lanes, Mount Dora Calvary Chapel

WEDNEsday, april 22

9:00 am Women’s Bible Study 10:00 am Homeschool Play Group 7:00 pm CREW352

THURsday, april 23 7:00 pm

Sanctuary Room 15 Room 15 Room 1 Rooms 2, 3 Youth Room Sanctuary Room 15 Room 15 Room 1 Rooms 2, 3 Various locations

Ladies Night Out

Rooms 2, 3 TBD Sanctuary

Chilis, Mount Dora

OVIEDO SITE SUNday, april 19

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 9:00 am Grade School 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 Spiritual Giftings (Couples)

Monday, april 20

7:00pm Discovering God’s Will (Women) 7:30 pm Bible Study — 1 Corinthians

TUESday, april 21

6:30 am 7:00 pm

Connection Group (Men) The Life of Joseph (Couples)

Auditorium 9-109 9-105 8-107 8-107 Auditorium 9-109 9-107 8-107 9-105 NOCC Cluxton home

Harrington home Welday home

NOCC Wiest home

Friday, April 24

9:30 am 7:00 pm

Discerning the Voice of God (Women) NOCC Middle School Sleepover Erica Emler for details

WEST OAKS SITE SUNday, april 19 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

Saturday, april 25 7:00 am

Men in the Word (Men)

Chapel 215 215 211 213 104/F.Hall 104/F.Hall Music Room Sanctuary/F.Hall

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Content, constantly, about ministry at and through Northland.

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 the prisoners with whom we worship concurrently: 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 ..............................................................................

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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, Inter-generational Leadership, Personal Ministry and Partnership.

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 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.

a welcome to first-time visitors

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.

coming up

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THIS WEEK!

THIS WEEK!

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

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3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Welcome / Coming Up 4-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spotlight News / Site News 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Serve News 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Student Ministries 8-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The BeeHive Worship Guide for Kids 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Equipping News 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

BELONG

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BELIEVE

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BECOME

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BE SENT

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BEYOND

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training THIS WEEK!

Thursday, April 23 6 to 8:30 p.m., room 5106 Details and RSVP: Laura Lee Wright (lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0549)

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

FOR ALL NORTHLAND WOMEN TO WORSHIP, BE ENCOURAGED AND CONNECT. Friday, May 8, 7 to 9 p.m.

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

Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink Special guest: Michelle Alexander

THIS WEEK! More info on page 13.

(from Northland’s Worship team)

More info on page 11.

Cost: $5 per person. Purchase tickets online (www.northlandchurch.net) or at Northland’s bookstore.

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Meet the Man Behind The Shack

By Marc Mcmurrin Executive Director of Operations

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illiam Paul Young, author of the successful novel The Shack, will be at Northland at Longwood on Saturday, April 25 to talk about his book and answer any questions within the book. Please join him from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Shack is about a man whose daughter died tragically and how his world changed forever in his deepest time of sadness. The book teaches lessons about tragedy and triumph and will challenge how you look at life.

William Paul Young was the eldest of four kids, born in 1955 in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, but he lived most of his first decade with his missionary parents in Netherlands New Guinea (West Papua), among the Dani. He graduated after attending 13 schools, then paid for Bible college working as a radio disc jockey, a lifeguard and an oil field worker in northern Alberta. He obtained his undergraduate degree in religion and graduated summa cum laude from Warner Pacific College in Portland, Oregon.

There is so much more to his life, which he shares in The Shack in the characters Willie and Mack. He endured tremendous pain from adjustment to cultures, losses of life, shame and dreams destroyed. “The journey has been both incredible and unbearable, a desperate grasping after grace and wholeness,” he says. “I have finally figured out that I have nothing to lose by living a life of faith.”

Initially, The Shack, was intended only as a Christmas gift for Young’s six children and a handful of close friends. He printed just 15 copies of the book. Two of his close friends encouraged him to have it published and assisted with some editing and rewriting in order to prepare the manuscript for publication. Rejected by 26 religious and secular publishers, Young and his friends published the book in 2007 under the name of their newly created publishing company, Windblown Media.

The company spent only $300 in advertising. Word-of-mouth referrals eventually drove the book to No. 1 on the New York Times trade paperback fiction best-seller list in June 2008. The Shack has taken the country by storm and has sold more than 6 million copies.

Young states that The Shack is a metaphor for the places you get stuck, you get hurt, you get damaged ... the thing where shame or hurt is centered. This Christian fiction story has reached the hearts of millions, which makes you search yourself and the Trinity throughout this riveting story.

It came to our attention that William Paul Young had –Wynonna a strong connection with Wynonna Judd last year when he spoke at Northland. Wynonna gave an endorsement on the back cover of his book saying, “Reading The Shack during a very difficult transition in my life, this story has blown the door wide open to my soul.” Knowing these two were friends and Northland’s good relationship with William Paul Young, we felt we had an opportunity to bring them both for the same weekend.

Their agents were able to coordinate their busy calendars for a Wynonna performance on April 24 and a William Paul Young speaking engagement on April 25; A real one-two punch!

William Paul Young will also be signing books in the foyer after the Wynonna concert.

You do not want to miss this opportunity to see Wynonna and William Paul Young the weekend of April 24 and 25. To get tickets, go to Northland’s website (www.northlandchurch.net) and click “Events.”

“ Reading The Shack during a very difficult transition in my life, this story has blown the door wide open to my soul.”

Bill Chapman Northland at Mount Dora Site Minister

New Bible Study: My Story, His Story

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was an economics major in college. Two foundational classes that all economics majors had to take were microeconomics and macroeconomics. Microeconomics focuses on the market behavior of the individual family or company, while macroeconomics measures the economic activity on a national or regional level.

We need to make a connection between the micro and the macro in order to properly understand what is taking shape in the economy.

The same principle holds true in Christian spirituality. The work that God does in our individual lives is deeply connected to His work in the world and in history.

To fully understand His plan for us, we must comprehend His plan for all of humanity. To this end, we announce the next Mount Dora small group Bible study: My Story, His Story. We will spend five evenings digging deep into the Scriptures to learn about God’s plan to redeem the world. We will pore over passages that deal with such topics as the worldwide spread of the Gospel, the role of the Spirit in salvation, the natural and spiritual forces that oppose us, and the Second Coming of our Lord.

We will concentrate on Matthew chapters 24 and 25, but will consider a wide range of Scripture,

from Genesis to Revelation. Through this study, God will reveal His unfolding plan for humanity and the unique part that each of us has to play. We will truly see beautiful synergy of the micro and the macro.

Your story folds neatly into God’s larger story. Your life is threaded into the larger tapestry of His world. If you want to know how you can be effective for Christ and His Kingdom, come and join us. All you need is your Bible and a hunger to learn. The details are below.

To fully understand His plan for us, we must comprehend His plan for all of humanity.

My Story, His Story Wednesdays, April 29 to May 27 7-8:15 p.m., Grade School room Child care is not available. Details: Bill Chapman (352-434-4116 or bill.chapman@ northlandchurch.net)

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Worship services at Northland at Mount Dora are at 9 and 11 a.m.

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 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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Middle School Girls Friday, April 24, 7 p.m. to Saturday, April 25, 3 p.m.

The Body of Christ

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

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o read Colossians 3:14-15; Ephesians 4:4-7, 25; 1 Corinthians 10:17; 12:1227; and Romans 12:4-5. These are all references to our being a part of one body, His! He is the head, and we are the many parts that are under Him. There are references to husband and wife as well as the Christian community at large. If you are in Christ, then you are a part of His body. We are not a part of an individual faith here on earth; it is communal. The first people sent out to do the work of Christ were sent in pairs. We live it out together. We need each other. Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 tells us two are better than one.

Here are some photos from recent events and activities, life being lived out together in the Oviedo body. Enjoy! There are lots of ways we try to live out the Acts 2:42 church life of eating together, reading the Word, praying and sharing. If you would like to “be a part of it” and get more connected through small groups or serving opportunities, contact Amanda Hartley (amanda.hartley@northlandchurch.net) or me (jeremy.jobson@northlandchurch. net). To those of you doing so already, tell someone else about the power of participating; invite someone in to “be a part of it” with you! Life is always better shared with others! >>> OVIEDO.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET

The Linares family had fun at the Cowboy Bowl.

2nd- to 5th-grade Bible Study: “Who Is Jesus?”

Wednesday, April 29 6:30-8 p.m., Cox home

NEXT WEEK!

This is the third of a four-part study series for students to learn more about the four core truths of the Christian faith.

Details and RSVP: Children’s check-in desk or Michelle Smith (407-718-5510 or michelle.smith@ northlandchurch.net)

Students enjoy a day at the beach.

Fun at Universal Studios.

Breakfast in the Courtyard Sunday, May 3

FOllowing the 9 and 11 a.m. services The Children’s Ministries invite you to meet the wonderful volunteers who teach the children of Northland at Oviedo each week. Also, catch up with what’s new in the Children’s and Student Ministries!

Details: Amanda Hartley (407-222-7374 or amanda.hartley@northlandchurch.net) More than 150 people join us to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection at the Northland at Oviedo Easter picnic.

news@westoaks TOMMY NOVAK Northland at West Oaks Site Minister

But Seriously …

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THIS WEEK!

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ver the past few months, we have had many infant baptisms and dedications at West Oaks.

These babies, every one of them, are as precious as precious can get, especially to the eyes of God! We all agree with and affirm the parents as they say they will raise these children in homes that are focused on Christ.

We stand with them and say we will support them as they do this. And we even say we will help teach and train their children as the church has been called to do.

But seriously, how many of us are doing this? Yes, some of you are doing this, but many of us are caught up in the idea that they have enough teachers and helpers in the Children’s Ministries that they don’t need any more volunteers back there. Well, that is not true! As we have been growing over the past few months, so have the Children’s Ministries. There is a need for more volunteers even today. What is happening is that we have a handful of volunteers who are serving almost every weekend, and they are not able to worship with their church family on a regular basis. I would like to change that! If we can get everyone involved, it may mean you get to serve once every three months. I think all of us can do that! I would like the heart of the Children’s Ministries to come from

the heart of the congregation. And that heart comes from loving Christ with all of our heart, soul, mind and strength.

Jesus speaks very clearly about little children and how we are to be like them when it comes to the Kingdom of God. He says in Luke 18:16, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” Pretty stern words, but also very encouraging words! I believe it is very easy to get caught up in our own children and what they see and believe about the Kingdom of God. But when we are able to get a picture of the Kingdom of God through the eyes of a 3-year-old, it changes everything.

And you have that opportunity to not only see the Kingdom of God in this light, but you also have the opportunity to share with them how much God loves them and what He thinks about them. What a privilege we have been given to teach our children and the children in our community who God is and how much He loves them.

But seriously, this means you have to do something today! There are so many places and ways you can serve in the Children’s Ministries. You can be a teacher, an assistant, a sound tech, a part of a setup team or another type of volunteer. And this also includes men! Usually, women volunteer, but I am here to say these little ones need to hear from and be cared for by our men as well. There really are many ways to get involved, so don’t wait for someone else to fill those spots. Sign up today, and be a blessing not only to the children, but also to the parents, who are looking for that kind of support for their family. Let’s be the church God has called us to be!

When we are able to get a picture of the Kingdom of God through the eyes of a 3-year-old, it changes everything.

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Tools at Your Service!

Know someone (even if it’s you) who could use a hand with something?

More info on page 13.

To make a request or join the team, contact Kip Conway (407-595-0008 or 321-460-2546).

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 Greatest Commandment, financial stewardship, and the book of John.

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

Ladies PJ Brunch Saturday, May 2, 9 a.m. to noon Sundermeyer home

Go back to the days when you could sleep over with your girlfriends and enjoy a leisurely brunch. Join us, in your pj’s, and enjoy brunch and girl talk. Sign up for a dish to bring.

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

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Making History in Mumbai …

Good History This Time

By Mim Pain Executive Assistant to President/CEO of Development Associates International

Mim Pain is a Northland-supported missionary currently serving as the executive assistant to the president/CEO of Development Associates International (DAI), whose mission is to enhance the integrity and effectiveness of Christian leaders worldwide so that the church can fulfill its role in extending the Kingdom of God.

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hen news of the vicious terror attacks in Mumbai’s busy business district appeared in my Google News Alert last November 26, I had an immediate personal concern. How was Anne, my new friend and mentee? Had business taken her to Mumbai’s harbor or possibly even to the Taj Mahal on this day of terror? Was her family safe?

I e-mailed Anne immediately, and prayed. “Lord, surround Anne and her family with your protection, and please comfort all those in harm’s way during this horrific attack.”

My travels around India several years ago now helped me to vividly picture the crush of people swarming around the bustling, now tragic, streets of Mumbai.

In Delhi just a few months earlier, on February 28, 2008, Development Associates International made history of another kind. We joyfully celebrated our first graduation for Indian students who were receiving their master’s degrees in organizational management and Christian leadership. Eight of the nine graduates were surrounded by family, friends and professors gathered to mark this exciting occasion for DAI and our students.

On this momentous day, even though I was 9,000 miles away, I was celebrating, too. My mentee, Anne, a nurse who had taught in her profession and served on the ministry staff of her church, was one of the nine graduates. Being from Mumbai, she sadly decided that she could not afford to miss several days of work to make the 800-mile trip north to Delhi in order to personally receive her degree.

I first met Anne via e-mail in early 2007. All students in our master’s programs, no matter what country they are in, are assigned a DAI

Local Service Projects

thesis writing mentor to walk with them through this final, important project, which they must complete prior to graduating. Anne was assigned to me. Over the next nine months, we had the joy, and challenge, of working together long distance via e-mail. She would write and send copy, and I would critique, encourage, suggest and ask questions about her research and findings.

Since I mostly heard from Anne on weekends, I thought she was extra busy during the week. Wanting to understand her world a little better, I asked, “Anne, would you tell me a bit about your life, family, work, etc., so I can better picture your world?”

Her reply: “I recently became a single mother with two children, which meant we moved into another apartment.

Just a few weeks ago, I signed up for a full-time job as a trainer for Business Process Outsourcing, and this will take me away from home for 13 hours each day, eight hours of work and five hours of travel. I leave home via rickshaw, then change trains three times, and finally ride a bus to get to my office. Same routine coming home at night, except at the last train station, my son picks me up on his motorbike to save me the long, tiring rickshaw ride home.”

She continued to describe to me the importance of completing her master’s. “You know, Mim, the fact that I am this close to completing my master’s degree has been a great help in securing a new job so I can support my family.

Of course, it helps me, too, with my discipling ministry at my church, which is the main reason I started this course three years ago. But God knew more about my future needs than I did. All praise to God!” – Anne For me, sitting in our DAI International Coordinating Office in Colorado Springs, serving alongside our ministry president, I have been deeply blessed to walk hand-in-hand with this remarkable Indian woman during her thesis writing.

Anne and I still connect often! Just last week she wrote, saying, “Mim, even though we have never met, I know you care about me. So would you pray as I go into the hospital for surgery?” Of course, I did … and do … and will. Plus, she has just completed our professor training to be a facilitator in our master’s courses in India. The ripple effect of leadership continues, as now she will train and mentor new Indian master’s students.

Thank you, Northland, for being truly generous toward me through your prayers and finances. Your support for my missionary work to help grow Christ’s Kingdom could only have happened because of your faithfulness. Incredibly, you first sent me out for missionary service in fall 1973 – nearly 36 years ago, when Northland was just over 20 people gathering on Sunday mornings in the library of a Maitland elementary school. Today, God is at work in Northland, through Northland and for Northland – and for me, through you.

“ God knew more about my future needs than I did.

All praise to God!”

vanessa puleo Northland Local Service Projects Coordinator

Join a Local Serve Team, and Make a Difference!

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he exciting part about local serving is not only the people we meet or the other team members that we are serving with, but the opportunity to act out something that God wants of us. Action. He loves when we show action in our servant’s hearts.

Check out many of the local serving teams who have made a difference over the past few months. Then, consider how you can serve. There are many options, lots of dates, and if you pray about where God is leading you to serve, I feel confident that He will tell you!

Upcoming Serving Opportunities

(Check the website for more listings) May 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15th Street home repairs May 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Meals Ministry, cooking team May 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Meals Ministry, serving team May 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Local serving day, Sanford May 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Landscaping project, Deltona May 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harvest Time International May 9 . . . . . . . . . . Cooking, Coalition for the Homeless May 9 . . . . Little Hands project, Northland at Longwood May 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15th Street home repairs May 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Minister to homeless, Orlando May 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Give Kids the World May 16 . . . . . . . . . . . Cooking, Ronald McDonald House May 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pathways to Care, serve lunch Details: Vanessa Puleo (407-949-7256 or vanessa.puleo@ northlandchurch.net)

A local Serve Team joined in serving a community lunch to more than 100 at the Rescue Mission in March.

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) Brazil 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 6-14 Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 14-20 Dominican Republic 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 21-29 Egypt 1/Spain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 23-July 5 Italy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 25-July 6 Mississippi 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 28-July 5 Ukraine 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 29-July 10 Swaziland 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 30-July 18 Egypt 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 1-16 Swaziland 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 2-July 14

Swaziland 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 9-18 Sri Lanka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 10-20 Mississippi 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 11-18 Ukraine 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 16-27 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

IsleGo Missions

Send Missionaries Birthday Blessings

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)

May 6 Nita Zelenak 109 N. Virginia Ave. Sanford, FL 32771 Nita_zelenak@ntm.org

May 6 Patrick Duffy 47563 Rippling Drive Sterling, VA 20165

A Serve Team goes to the Ronald McDonald House, makes dinner for kids and serves everyone!

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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studentministries

attended the More than 700 people April 17.

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Middle & High School Students

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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 (407949-7194 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)

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 life-changing 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)

OV MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS’ SLEEPOVER

Friday, April 24, 7 p.m. to Saturday, April 25, 3 p.m. Call for location and other details: Erica Emler (407-687-8570 or erica. emler@northlandchurch.net)

High School Ministry

Middle School Ministry

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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!

Teaching and Hangout Time

Wednesdays, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink. All 9ththrough 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 = Northland at LONGWOOD

MD = Northland at Mount dora

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 (407-6878570 or erica.emler@northlandchurch.net)

College Ministry (For students age 18-25) ...........................................................................

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

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LW Outreach, Worship,

LW Servant Leadership Ministry

LW College Gathering

Sundays, 7:15 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink. Come and spend time in worship, prayer and the Scriptures.

LW Short Film Series

Sundays, beginning April 19, 7:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink. For six weeks, they will be watching short films after sharing dinner. Then they’ll break up into discussion groups to look at the different spiritual themes at work in each film.

OV = Northland at Oviedo

WO = Northland at west oaks

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My name is: __________________________________________________

Today we worship God as the Father of all.

Anyone who believes in Jesus belongs to our Father’s forever family. Let’s worship Him together as a family!

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!

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keys to the kingdom

The keys to God’s Kingdom are not made from metal; they are made of the truth that Jesus is God’s Son. Believing in Him is like a key that opens the door to enter into God’s family.

Bzzz.

Bzzz.

Key. Who’s there?

Today’s Buzzword is BELONG! I heard it _____________ times.

I think it’s important to God because __________________________________________________

Key who?

Key-n you see my family? Look-keynside the Beehive.

Unscramble these letters to discover one of the names of God’s forever family:

HET YBDO FO STHIRC _____ _____ _____ _____ _____

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Answer: THE BODY OF CHRIST

THE CHURCH BELONGS TO JESUS Matthew 16:15-18 Jesus asked His disciples, “Who do you say I am?”

Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ. You are the Son of the living God.” Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon, son of Jonah! No mere man showed this to you. My Father in heaven showed it to you. Here is what I tell you.

You are Peter. On this rock I will build my church. The gates of hell will not be strong enough to destroy it.

I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven.”

When we believe in Jesus, we belong to Him forever. That means we become a part of God’s forever family. Other names for God’s family are “the church,” “the body of Christ,” “Christians” and “the Kingdom of Heaven.”

Oh-keydoh-key.

Draw a picture of some people you know who belong to God’s forever family.

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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.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES NEEDS 11 VOLUNTEERS

for Saturday evenings!

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Alicia unselfishly gives her time and talents as she teaches the children who God is and what He has done. She’s an amazing role model with a heart to serve the next generation. We thank you and love you for all you do, Alicia!

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Story time with Aunt Birdie and Aunt Kathie is a special time for our 2- and 3-year-olds!

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Spring Equipping Options Since the beginning of the year, many of you have participated in the new church-wide studies that have been launched: “Belong” and “In Me. In You.” While these studies will continue to be available at Northland’s website, there are many classes being offered during April and May in the areas of marriage and family, financial stewardship, foundations and general electives.

(CWW) Children’s Worship Wing (F.Hall) Fellowship Hall (SMCC) Student Ministries and Care Center

Name of the Class

Category

Duration

Start Date

Day

Time

Room

Leader

Called to Greater Things

General Classes

12 Weeks

4/15/09

Wednesdays

7 p.m.

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4215

Diana Oxford

Men at War

General Classes

8 Weeks

4/19/09

Sundays

11 a.m.

LW

4213, 4215

Kevin Hooper

Peacemaker Class

General Classes

6 Weeks

4/19/09

Sundays

9 a.m.

LW

4206, 4207

Nita Zelenak

Live, Learn and Earn

Personal Finances

2 Weeks

4/19/09

Sundays

11 a.m.

LW

4204

Althea Pemsel

Financial Peace University Personal Finances

Preview

4/26/09

Sundays

9 a.m.

LW

4209

Jana Haussmann

Financial Peace University Personal Finances

13 Weeks

5/7/09

Thursdays

7 p.m.

LW

4210

Jana Haussmann

Basic Christian Concepts

Christian Foundations

6 Weeks

4/16/09

Thursdays

7 p.m.

LW

5202/CWW

Eleana Gregory, Bob Ek

Beginning Steps in Faith

Christian Foundations

7 Weeks

4/16/09

Thursdays

7 p.m.

LW

5203/CWW

Edwena Turman

Sharing Life Stories

Christian Foundations

8 Weeks

4/16/09

Thursdays

7 p.m.

LW

5204/CWW

Patty Sattler

Marriage 911

Marriage and Family

12 Weeks

4/6/09

Mondays

7 p.m.

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F.Hall/SMCC

Linda Rooks

Stepparenting

Marriage and Family

6 Weeks

4/19/09

Sundays

9 a.m.

LW

4210

Doug Hubbard

Marriage Enrichment

Marriage and Family

14 Weeks

5/5/09

Tuesdays

7 p.m.

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CWW

Different Presentors

Get Connected

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quipping is a term that goes beyond education and training. As believers, we become better equipped for worship and service as a result of our experiences and relationships in life, as well as by our educational opportunities. At Northland, there are a variety of ways for adults to further their spiritual progress.

Joining a group is a great way to connect in relationships that will both 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. Groups exist for those who do not yet belong.

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.

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Leader Connection Covered Dish Dinner Wednesday, April 22, 6 p.m.

Northland at Longwood, Student Ministries and Care Center, Fellowship Hall

Current Connection Group leaders:

Come share a meal with other leaders for an evening of inspiration and encouragement.

Dr. Margi McCombs, Northland’s executive director of Equipping, will speak, and there will be plenty of opportunity for conversation.

Bring food to share; beverages will be provided.

Details and RSVP by April 18: Jennifer Raymond (jennifer.raymond@northlandchurch.net)

Open Connection Groups The following Connection Groups are welcoming new members: Longwood (on site) • Sundays,10:45 a.m., room 4205. Details: Dana Mitchell (dana.mitchel@cfl.rr.com)

Oviedo • Sundays, 6 p.m., Cluxton home. Details: Brad and Linda Cluxton (bcluxton@gmail.com)

• Sundays (Singles), 10:45 a.m., room 4210. Details: Lisa Edwards (godsgirl0202@yahoo.com)

• Mondays (Women), 7 p.m., Harrington home. Details: Laurie Jean Harrington (lauriejean2@bellsouth.net)

• Mondays, 7 p.m., room 4209. Details: Mark and Kerry Neujahr (mneujahr@earthlink.net)

• Mondays, 7 p.m., Wiet home. Details: Dave and Amy Welday (dwelday@ahigherlife.com)

• Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1118. Details: Bob Shoemaker (bobshoemaker@mindspring.com)

• Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Hill home. Details: Doug and Lisa Hill (dhill@orlandoteam.com)

• Wednesdays, 6 p.m., room 4214. Details: Felipe and Rose Santos (acts1.8@earthlink.net)

Sanford • Mondays (Women), 7 p.m., West home. Details: Anne West (anelouisewest@yahoo.com )

• Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Special Needs/Cry Room.

Details: Richard Milam (rmilam@enablesoft.com)

• Thursdays, 7 p.m., Watson home. Details: Bob and Debbie Watson (bobdebwatson@gmail.com)

• Thursdays, noon, Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1111. Details: Elaine Harland (elaine. harland@northlandchurch.net)

If you have any questions or need further information, or wish to start your own Connection Group, contact Jennifer Raymond (jennifer.raymond@northlandchurch.net) or go to the Northland website (www.northlandchurch.net) and select the “Get Equipped” tab, then select “Join a Connection Group.”

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

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

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 HEALING GRACE

Thursdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., TLC Women’s Center, 4804 Edgewater Drive, Orlando. This post-abortion ministry shares the healing grace of Jesus without judgment. Details: Coorie Moore (407-292-7628)

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 EMPLOYMENT NETWORK

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.

LW FAITH AND SCIENCE GROUP

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)

LW FLAG FOOTBALL

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

LW GOLF — links fellowship

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)

Friday, May 8, 11 a.m., Rock Springs Ridge Golf Club. Linking golfers throughout the world in Christ. Meet the second Friday of each month. Guest speaker is Beth Pry, president of MindLinks Golf, a mental performance coaching business in Orlando. Cost: $35 per person; food costs extra. RSVP by Tuesday, May 5. Details and reservations: Parks Reinhardt (407-8809932 or linksfellowship@cfl.rr.com)

LW ART GROUP, DIVINE REFLECTION

LW LUNCHTIME STUDY GROUP (WOMEN)

LW AMEN (A MEETING OF MEN)

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)

LW BUSINESSMEN’S FRIDAY LUNCH

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

Friday, May 8, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 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

CENTRAL FLORIDA TRES DIAS MONTHLY SECUELA Saturday, May 30, 6:30 p.m., Northland at Longwood, Fellowship Hall. Join us for dinner if you’ve attended a fourth-day retreat, such as Via de Cristo, Cursillo, Walk to Emmaus, Kairos, Tres Dias, Crysalis or the Great Banquet.

Bring a covered dish, and enjoy fellowship and worship. Details: Maria Penzes (407-937-0554 or maria.penzes@northlandchurch.net)

LW CONVERSATIONS (WOMEN)

Friday, May 8, 7 to 9 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink. Join other Northland women in worship, for encouragement and making connections. Guest speaker: Michelle Alexander (from Northland’s worship team).

Cost $5. Child care not provided. Tickets can be purchased online (www.northlandchurch. net) or at the Northland Bookstore. Details: conversations@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)

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WO = Northland at west oaks

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)

LW MOMS4MOMS

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 MOTORCYCLE GROUP

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

Details: Lori Cooper-Keith (407-381-2051) • Ponce Inlet Lighthouse Ride Saturday, May 16, 9:30 a.m. for a fun, fellowship ride and lunch oceanside. Cost: $5 lighthouse admission, plus lunch. Ride is weather permitting. Register by May 14.

Details and registration: 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. Discuss a variety of classic and contemporary Christian books. Details: Sue Newman (407-830-5776)

LW SENIORS GROUP

Third Wednesday of each month, 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall. The April 17 meeting will feature Northland’s worship team. Bring nonperishable food items for the Pastoral Care pantry. Details and RSVP: Marilyn Casey (407273-2857)

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/.

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 WHAT IF

Mondays, beginning April 20, 7 p.m., room 4209. Join this four-week group, which will inspire us to be the community God calls us to become. Details: Mark Neujahr (407-463-4443 or mneujahr@earthlink.net)

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) OV BREAKFAST IN THE COURTYARD Sunday, May 3 following the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services, in the Courtyard. Join them for fellowship and tour the Children’s Ministries classrooms. Meet those who teach and find out what’s new in the Children’s Ministries and Student Ministries. Details: Amanda Hartley (407-222-7374 or amanda.hartley@ northlandchurch.net)

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Lw = Northland at LONGWOOD

OV DISCOVERING GOD’S WILL (WOMEN) Mondays, beginning April 13, 7 p.m., home of Laurie Jean Harrington. Join in this group study by Andy Stanley as they learn to determine God’s vision and purpose for their lives. Details: Laurie Jean Harrington (lauriejean2@bellsouth. net or 407-977-6742) OV The Life of Joseph (Couples) Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Wiest home, Oviedo.

Details: Doug and Lisa Hill (dhill@orlandoteam. com or 407-681-7396) OV Spiritual Giftings (Couples) Sundays, 6 p.m., Cluxton home, Kingsbridge West. Details: Brad and Linda Cluxton (bcluxton@gmail.com or 407-474-0034)

MD = Northland at Mount dora

PRAYER 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)

OV = Northland at Oviedo

WO = Northland at west oaks

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES

ADULTS

LW ANOINTED, TRANSFORMED, REDEEMED

LW Basic Christian Concepts

A study by Beth Moore, Kay Arthur and Priscilla Shirer. Workbook available at the Northland bookstore.

• Mondays, 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 407628-7068) • Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., rooms 42067. Child care available. Details: Cherrie Rowe (cherbear100@aol.com or 407-322-6850) • Thursdays, beginning April 16, 6:30 to 9 p.m., home of Robin Kendall. Details and reservations: Robin Kendall (321-662-5039 or northland.ladies.bible.studies@gmail.com)

Thursdays, April 16 through May 21, 7 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing, room 5202. A sixweek study for anyone seeking a relationship with God and wanting to discover biblical explanations of basic Christian teachings.

Details: Bob Ek (bobpatek30@aol.com)

LW Beginning Steps in Faith Thursdays, April 16 through May 21, 7 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing, room 5203. A six-week study for anyone who has accepted Christ but wants to explore ways to grow in his or her faith and spiritual journey. Details: Edwina Terman (edwina.terman@ocps.net or 407-461-6980)

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)

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 DANIEL, A BETH MOORE STUDY

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

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)

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 PRAYER GROUP

LW

LW DIVORCECARE

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)

ADULT BIBLE STUDIES LW JAMES

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

BAPTISM LW ADULT BAPTISMS

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).

LW INFANT BAPTISM/DEDICATION CLASS

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)

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

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)

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)

ESTHER: IT’S TOUGH BEING A WOMAN, A BETH MOORE STUDY Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., 617 Woodridge Road, Fern Park. Details and reservations: Dorie Anderson (407-949-7152)

LW PHILIPPIANS

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 LIVING BEYOND YOURSELF, A BETH MOORE

STUDY Wednesdays, 9 to 11 a.m., rooms 2, 3. A study that explores the fruit of the Spirit. Child care is available. Child care is available. Details: Deborah Balic (407-832-9171) or Frances Merritt (407-554-0076)

CHILDREN’s bible studies OV WHO IS JESUS-SECOND TO FIFTH GRADE Wednesday, April 29, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Cox home. Third of a four-part study designed to teach children more about the core truths of the Christian faith, taught by the Grade School teachers. Details and RSVP: Michelle Smith (michelle.smith@northlandchurch.net, 407718-5510 or children’s check-in desk)

WO THE GREATEST COMMANDMENT: LOVE Sundays, 10:30 a.m., conference room. Join us as we look at the greatest commandment from God’s perspective. Details: John Hammerstein (maxinehammerstein@mac.com or 407-877-8896)

LW ISAIAH

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)

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)

LW ephesians — Called to Greater Things: Life in Christ and in His Church Wednesdays, April 15 through June 30, 7 p.m., room 4215. Study of Ephesians. Details: Diana Oxford (doxford@cfl.rr.com) LW Financial Peace University

• Sunday, April 26, 9 a.m., room 4209.

Preview class for Dave Ramsey’s biblically based program to manage money.

• Thursdays, beginning May 7, 7 p.m., room 4210. A 13-week class. Cost for materials: $99. Registration required. Details and registration: Rich or Jana Haussmann (407333-0960 or rhaussmann@cfl.rr.com)

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)

WO JOHN Sundays, 10:30 a.m., Northland at West Oaks sanctuary. Join others in studying “John: Theology in the Real World.” Details: Derika Hacker (407-473-4537 or derika.hacker@ northlandchurch.net)

MEN’S BIBLE STUDIES

LW CONQUERING FEAR, ANGER, ANXIETY

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

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 = Northland at LONGWOOD

MD = Northland at Mount dora

LW Live, Learn and Earn Sundays, April 19 through April 26, 11 a.m., room 4204. Learn to respond to financial crises and to connect with others for encouragement and resources. Details: Althea Pemsel (abpem10@aol.com or 407-929-1592) LW MARRIAGE 911

Mondays, 7 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall. Marv and Linda Rooks lead this 12-week course for troubled marriages. Child care is available. Child care registration: Morgan Perun (morgan.perun@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1757); details and registration: Linda Rooks (407-644-8619)

LW MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT

Tuesdays, beginning May 5, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing, room 5100. A 14week, Bible-based study to help strengthen or repair your marriage. Registration deadline: April 29. Handbook cost: $15 per couple. Child care is available. Details and registration: 407-9494000, ext. 1761, or northlandmarriageministry@ hotmail.com

LW TOWN HALL FOR HOPE Thursday, April 23, 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Sanctuary, Longwood. Live streamed event

by Dave Ramsey offering straight talk about the economy, recession, foreclosures and more. Dave will spend an hour answering your questions live. Details: Rich or Jana Haussmann (407-333-0960 or www.townhallforhope.com) LW Peacemaker Class

Sundays, April 19 through May 24, 9 a.m., rooms 4206-7. Study Ken Sande’s book The Peacemaker and become more effective in your life and Christian service. Details: Nita Zelenak (Nita_Zelenak@ntm.org or 407-547-2403)

LW Sharing Life Stories

Thursdays, April 16 through May 21, 7 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing, room 5204. A sixweek study to enable you to learn to tell the stories of God as you share your own life stories in all of your relationships. Details: Patty Sattler (psattler@cfl.rr.com or 407-687-6265)

LW StepParenting

Sundays, April 19 through May 31, 9 a.m., room 4210. This class will explore the methods and myths of being a stepparent. Details: Doug Hubbard (dougghubbard@gmail.com or 407695-5100)

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 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)

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Men at War: Addressing the Battles Men Face Sundays, beginning April 19, 11 a.m., room 4213. Workbook required — $10 in Northland’s bookstore. Details and registration: Kevin Hooper (hooperman42@gmail.com or 321-2772362)

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 (407-5746386) or Stephanie Wattles (407-880-8446)

MD MY STORY, HIS STORY

Wednesdays, April 29 through May 27, 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., grade school room. Learn about God’s unfolding plan for humanity and the unique part each of you plays as your story folds into God’s larger story. Child care not provided. Details: Bill Chapman (352-434-4116 or bill.chapman@northlandchurch.net)

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

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amanda.hartley@northlandchurch.net or 407-222-7374 West Oaks: Derika Hacker derika.hacker@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7191

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

LW MEDICAL FIRST RESPONDERS

OV GOOD SAMARITAN Serve someone in need in your community through meal deliveries. Details: Maggie Jobson (mjobson@cfl.rr.com)

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)

LW SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN AND TEENS

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)

LW BLOOD DRIVE

Saturday, May 2, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, May 3, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Monday, May 4, 6:15 to 9:15 p.m. Give blood and save lives! Details: Susan Cholewa (susan.cholewa@northlandchurch.net)

LW COVERING CARE BLANKET

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)

LW JAIL MINISTRY

• 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)

LW phone VolunteerS

volunteer

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

Find other ways to serve in your community at servebeyond.northlandchurch.net.

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

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 407-699-4903)

Opportunities to serve.

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).

Serve your local community

LW PETPALS

WO Discover God’s Way of Handling Money

Sundays, through May 24, 10:30 a.m., fellowship hall. Learn the profound impact managing your money has on your relationship with God. Details: Zack Fulmer (zack.fulmer@ ronblue.com)

WO = Northland at west oaks

OV = Northland at Oviedo

Weekday volunteers are needed at Northland at Longwood to answer phones and greet visitors.

Flexible hours. Details: Kevin Donaghy (407-9371831 or kevin.donaghy@northlandchurch.net)

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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)

MD VOLUNTEER AT THE CARPENTER’S HOUSE FOR CHILDREN This center in Lake County is home to 16 abandoned, displaced and medically

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) 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) 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) 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) 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,

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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 for the most current info on resources. Details: HSN (407-893-0133 or www.hsncfl.org) 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) revival — JUST GIVE ME JESUS Friday, April 24, 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, April 25, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville. Speakers include Anne Graham Lotz and Jill Briscoe. More information: www.annegrahamlotz.com/events/just-giveme-jesus/jacksonville-florida/ or 904-379-2084.

WORLDVIEW SEMINAR Saturday, April 25, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Killarney Baptist Church, just off I-4 at the Fairbanks exit in Orlando. Program for age 8 to adult. Cost before April 24 is $10, or pay $15 at the door.Scholarships available. Details: Denise Carr (denisecarr@yahoo.com or www. worldview101.com)

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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,

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a community of interfaith women. There is no charge. RSVP to CommonThreads09@aol.com.

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) ON THE THRESHOLD OF HOPE Wednesdays, 5:50 p.m. to 7 p.m., The Parlor at Reformed Theological Seminary. Study this book by Diane Mandt Langberg, Ph. D., on opening the door to healing for survivors of sexual abuse. Details: Olivia Litwiller or Becky Valentine (407-949-4000, ext. 1789 or 1740) 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

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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)

LW 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 (407-9497190 or gretchen.kerr@northlandchurch.net) 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) 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)

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stewardship 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,

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)

Looking for the job listings? You can find them at jobs.northlandchurch.net.

Joel C. Hunter Scholarship Award Offered

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he Joel C. Hunter Scholarship, in an amount up to $5,000, was created in 1998 to honor Dr. Hunter’s teaching and leadership. The purpose of this scholarship is to assist those training in the arts, theology or any other discipline that could be dedicated to ministry consistent with the distributed church model. Northland’s Foundation for the Arts and Education is now accepting applications for the 2009 award.

Completed application packets must be received by Friday, May 15 for consideration.

Recipients will be notified by Friday, June 19.

Northland News will provide bios of this year’s scholarship recipients in an upcoming issue. At your request, an application will be mailed to you that will provide you with all the details.

To receive your application, call the church office. Details: Stephen Thomas (407-949-7185 or stephen.thomas@northlandchurch.net) “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”

— 2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV)

FINANCIAL REPORT

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As of april 6, 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 $480,000 $3,600,000

Received $359,542 $574,424 $3,343,962 Surplus / (Deficit) $119,542 $94,424 ($256,038) *

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

BUILDING FUND This Week This Quarter This Year

Need $41,200 $82,400 $618,000

Received $38,385 $67,584 $438,218 Surplus / (Deficit) ($2,815) ($14,816) ($179,782) LOAN BALANCE is currently $20,151,667 ...............................................................................................................

ATTENDANCE for weekend of April 11 to 13, 2009 Northland at Longwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14,243 Northland at Mount Dora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426 Northland at Oviedo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 698 Northland at West Oaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 Northland Webstream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,656 at 1,410 sites Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,255 at 1,414 sites

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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

LONGWOOD SITE 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

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 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)

WEST OAKS SITE 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

Worship Services Ruth Sapp, Congregational Services Director . . . . . 407-949-4039 Susan Cholewa, Site Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0544 Kathy Campbell, Deaf Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-328-4785

MOUNT DORA SITE 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1747 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

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.

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.

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

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 The Body of Christ

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Scripture focus:

Matthew 16:16-19 (NASB)

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Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” And Jesus said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Barjona, because flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but My Father who is in heaven.

“I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it.

“I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatever you bind on earth shall have been bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall have been loosed in heaven.”

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Northland’s bookstore recommends these books that relate to this week’s foci: • Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Faith in Community, by Dietrich Bonhoeffer • Community & Submission (Spiritual Disciplines Bible Studies), by Jan Johnson • Connecting With God’s Family: Doing Life Together Study Guide — A Purpose Driven Group Resource • Acts: Build Community (New Community) Willow Creek Resources, by John Ortberg • Community: Building Relationships Within God’s Family (Interactions Small Group), by Bill Hybels Bibles are 25% off every day at Northland’s bookstore.

Worship God today as our Father, from whom His whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name (Ephesians 3:15).

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

Father, we pray that out of Your glorious riches, You would strengthen us with power through Your Spirit in our inner being, so that Christ may dwell in our hearts through faith. And we pray that being rooted and established in love, we may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge — that we may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God (Ephesians 3:16-19).

Notes:

REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR BIBLE TO WORSHIP SERVICE

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I can be a little slow spiritually wi d es signe th ,I so I out a job fo g you to serve these children,” r over a year have been able to con concerned Holy Spirit was saying, “I’m askin tinue serving after gettin about our fi e conomy, I still make this in asing incre be .M may load g out of th nances, but for us in my Even though my work through in a e Air Force. y husband goes G body od every pa s thing re ha same nt the d gh s pr ’ throu We were ho going ov I’m m fa id . e. serve ed ther-in-law pa Also, just be time to s to go around. ssed away, fore we mov for us by making room business, so there is plenty of stres N or an ed th d get rough e conomy. I own a small ba we don’t C s ck to arolin if thing felt let some of my employees go able to visit a as much as we could a calling to stay with m the States, my I worry that I may have to . ially if that happens, but he T nent hr r expo grow ou an will gh d load go ou work t this past y mother-in-law in on several tr the Childre better. I know that my long Jesus how year, we know n’ I ip . s s ctive e M wi persp in thout it bein it into I used to fe istries team. then I take a moment and put g a problem have been a week furthering His hours two d el spen with my role th can I y, at Surel if I Sunday. But hung on a cross for me. on I soon disc was to commit to som arth. e un ov et on de er hi here ng rs ed Kingdom a , ta ach I th te nd to m at up d us s signe ou t be there th r wonderfu shorter, I re cently ev I simply noti at sometimes you jus Although my weeks are getting you t can’t be th l Children’s Ministries ery fy them, and hours you can find per week once many how ing amaz team er fi th It’s . nd e. class ey Anytime I ne a substitute se cond continually s ed to be for you. upport of the list. although I get God’s priorities on the top te aching would be mis Have a good trip!” It me and say, “No proble away, to be around. Re cently, we were ing bless a m; we s wa such ed H are s ow ren , child s I should en ever, I quic The a new little joy whatever o comforting to know will kly discover en class where I serve. I had an that d ed pl en an th about friendship in the kindergart and d s re at on natu I have for by our fa Satur I could tell she was very shy my family.

It is very en days (so I don’t miss mily trips now tend to girl in the class that week, and sure made and me to begin on Mon my beloved couraging . So I kept her close from the we days a little overwhelmed in the group a paper ek before, to to me and a blessing, wh Children’s Church!). craft activity for the week was The in. g fittin R en was s ec she ee like I en as ho tl she felt y, best k w their re a m with an s s vi tu ew selve y children ra questions draw a picture of them of the eight dent who is never too picture frame. We had the kids drawings, thrilled to pa ise their hands to ans questions I As I went around looking at the e. fram the wer me. m into as rt it e glue ke he ic and d! ipate answere definitely kn friend hand of a ew the answe The look on his face d four out girl had drawn herself holding the s ee th as r, at I noticed this particular little hi wa your he s t’s s worth mor hand shot up was retainin ed to her drawing and asked, “Wha e g , it. I have al much taller stick figure. I point so been grea the information and th than gold! I was so bl telling She gave me a little hug, you!”

“It’s said, and up essed to ed at tl booklet, on y he bl es wa friend’s name?” She look s s ed ex by ho cit he art was very full that day. process, I w to ask Jesus into th guiding children throug ed about learning then went back to drawing. My was excited eir hearts. h our New B need, and God is using a be to inues cont there A e elievers to at week find out that home with hi I keep serving be caus hew s dad. a student of after discussing the rstand who He is. Besides, in Matt unde er bett me help to I e rienc lo mine had do ok forw this expe the gre atest ne the pray les himself as this child, he is else! Countle ard to continuing to s er 18, Jesus said, “Whoever then humb s me.” ceive er re s s ve name my ti in be m child es c such au , one s s I ceive e re ha th I ver ro ve whoe c And an . ug ha no h, d in he aven s. t an Jesu m im y ceive d re ag ow and G in n serve e being anyw personal wonderful way to Scripture ve od will speak to me th The Children’s Ministries offer a rough the m issues that I have been here rses for th em that I neve e praying or le s y s ons. I am le verse songs r kn arning so m or the I am so bles ew before; the lesson uc Jeff Cleveland h m or s e is part of m and childre ed by the welcoming re y own Bible about the Bible, n that I tr uly feel like lationships I have with study for the week. a part of G the staff, vo od’s family – Jenny Metzd here at Nor lunteers orf thland.

en’s in Childr g ved n i r e e lunt e en invol of o b v d n i ha , t i s x in ne ed al intere my daughter, Le ou were My initi y e s n u a he c d to t e b s was ch! But I decide Ministrie d loves it so mu my interest, so an d ape for years s, and that pique ur landsc o r n o e p l l l o he g more taken a t en very fulfillin y l e . t t i u n o i f e t has b has de check i economy inistries While the ng in Children’s M e, n exampl m rvi a e s s A , s . s n e e . n o s dr busi and his m hard time ssed by the chil he e s d he n a t , g d e bl ce durin got divor ally be en he effect I have re tle boys’ parents e. It’s amazing t that to m r lit dmitting u a o d d f he a o c b a t l e kids n t e o become a ttle lives. I fe m it! The o y r l f l a y e o r j i h e hav muc ir l . ve on the I get so ur face each we ek o you can ha to serve because y a their w y o se eing e I continu arents get used t istries go out of are p in ed. They M r e i s n ’ n he u e t o r y d d l n a have what t we do! rs of Chi The leade you are happy and ciative of all tha n! … fu sure appre to make for more tive and k r c o a p b p u e s m y l nt to co complete so you wa t i e Ge er k a They m — Mindy ! s y u g u Love yo

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l in as loudly as He could yel work in Children’s Ministries for a volunteer ing I was called by God to look was and ting 2008. I had been wan – a church service in October meant to do on this Earth my two sons of what we are for mple exa an be to opportunity a have been going through give back. to ... Their father and I not ses excu y man so e There wer financially. ining both emotionally and difficult divorce that is dra anywhere? e serv to er eth tog my wits home How could I possibly keep been in the real estate new had I lt. e than just difficu ndled, dwi had t tha l, Wel The economy has been mor me. inco of good and had enjoyed years during the boom, and business for several years properties we’d purchased ate est l rea sale t shor continued expenses. and me inco and we were having to of closure due to the lack fore r side con position on to ing hav ag are now even my middle man ement by being downsized from ter that the mat not did It I was given a further blow . yed unemplo myself for the first time bruise to both my October 1, 2008, and found position was eliminated); the (my ision dec l ncia fina downsize was purely a great. income and my ego was teer opportunity? to offer anyone in a volun e of What good would I be able two small boys on the verg , almost single mother of yed mplo was I une t an , wha t was tha I So here d hear God telling me wallow in self-pity, I coul taken for had I t wha for nt bankruptcy. Rather than repe me to a struggle, was meant for facing was meant to be for. ul nkf tha y to trul n granted and not bee my book. I was determined to write a new chapter in ity Him rtun of oppo n an usio incl also an was But it with the Lord and with tament with a lot of talk begin writing my new tes . in my and my kids’ lives e? y So what better time to serv I was feeling particularl teach on a Sunday when and er nte t volu tha to up and ned I sig did have a lot to give showed me that I truly low, but very hopeful. God them!

I was needed. ren need me, but I needed that not only did the child of their all with God in But what I have found is eve beli y . The joyous perspective on God y do not question the They give me a fresh and glorious abandonment. The with ce dan and sing God without question, ept acc hearts and souls, and to His message. They help me lify simp her rat understand but , God Word of in a way that they can God to my two small boys and to explain the Word of up to and enjoy. d job shortly after signing ation: I found a very goo that God w kno I re, the And an update on our situ still is divorce ow that I feel about the that we don’t need volunteer, and while the sorr ficult, but we are learning dif very is it lly, ncia us, and we need to for plan will provide for us. Fina a a belief in our God. He has and love , lter y teach me she , food t a lot – jus teach. But the children trul s includes volunteering to ! ever n tha now e mor follow it. One of these plan s morning I look forward to Sunday doing God’s work has from more than I teach them. ined ga e hav I t forgiveness tha each Volunteer now. The hope and I get from the children the smiles and hugs that tion men them. to d not nee , you ing t ard tha rew been so thing, you will find d you. But more than any Sunday. The children nee - Lynn Shannon

A few years ago, I wo rked in the church I graduated from col lege, got married and nursery and volunteered teaching kinder garten and loved it. had a baby, I seemed I watched for many yea As to hav rs Children’s Ministries, the videos that Northland played in chu e fallen off the road of volunteering. rch, asking people to but never reacted to volun mother, and I felt I it. I was still trying would nev to figure out how to teer in the be a wife and a However, I somehow am er have enough time to volunteer. always brought back me to return to volun to th e chi ldr en’ s min te volunteer with kids, ering with children. As a mother and a ped istry, and I always heard God speaking to where do I get a break iat ? plunge into volunteeri As I am continually rem ric therapist, I thought to myself, If I ng in the Children’s inded, it’s not about Ministrie me. So And now, even throug h the challenges of lif s, and my only regret is not listening to I took another the Lord sooner. e, I am committed to For example, I had bee January 2007, we fou n told by doctors for years that my cha serving. nd out I was pregnant nces of having a child that the chances of . were slim to none. In complications were hig We were very excited, but had to lean our faith as we were h, and this was a hig Our son, Hunter, wa told hris k s pre born premature and then we received a cal spent some time in th gnancy. l from a doctor who e neo nat al ICU. He was discharg to instructed to take ed, and Hunter to Arnold Pal ld us Hunter’s newborn screening test was mer Hospital for fu the hospital with th rt her testing. We packed abnormal. We were e expectation that we would return home th a bag and headed to don’t always go accor at din breathing due to a ser g to our plans. Shortly after arriving at night. We were soon reminded that thing s Ar ies of complications. pounds, 14 ounces.

Hunter was readmitt nold Palmer Hospital, Hunter stopped ed in critical condit ion , weighing just 3 We have watched fir their lives trying to sthand that most premature babies stru catch up. Hunter spe ggle to stay alive, and nt his time strugglin challenges of catching then they spend g to stay alive, and up as now Hunter continue Today, Hunter is a ver he continues in his therapies. s his y happy, healthy, eas laughing and smiling, and he brings lots of ygoing, determined and inquisitive todd ler. Hunter is always love and enjoy to thos There are some days e around him. when I am so tired fr everyday life events om Hu nt er’ s th era that I just feel I do n’t have enough energ pies, doctor’s appointments, play dates challenging, the Lord and y lef gives me the strengt h, and I continue to t to serve. As I find these days to be Volunteering in Childr see and feel His love, en’ s Min ist rie s is a blessing. I can rem grace and mercy. to serve and just thi ember one Monday nig nking that I should cal ht, coming to children’ l and tell them I can’t as a mother, felt like s church ma I was fai ke it. Hu I heard the Lord spe ling. I was so stressed and beside myself tha nter wasn’t having his best day, and I, ak t to I just didn’t want to go me, saying “You need and as I walked thro to go – that’s wh anywhere. ugh stay (crying). Just the door, Julie asked me if I needed to go ere I want you.” So I went, arriving lat as I said that to Ju e, bac k hom e. I told her no, that lie, two girls from dif other a fourth-grade I needed to ferent classrooms – r – came out of the one in my class, and room and gave me big That confirmed to me the hugs th and I will never forge at I certainly was hearing the Lord. Thos and told me they were happy to see me . t it. e hugs made me a bet ter teacher that nig The children, week aft ht , er we ek, continue to encouraging to contin ue to serve and teach desire to learn more about Jesus and love the Lord. That our future Christia I ask that if you fee is so n lea that you pray specif l you are being called to serve in the Ch ders. ically about where you ildren’s Ministries to sho pra special needs children.

Please be obedient to uld serve, whether it is at check-in, a cla y about it. I ask ssroom or with our what the Lord is cal ling you to do.

Tami Nickerson