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Minister to women of the Orange County Correctional Facility.

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Connection Group study tools.

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NEXT WEEKEND: Dr. Steve Brown | The Stereo Sound of God’s Voice | Divine Propositions and Predilections, Part 2 | John 1:14; John 3:16-17 | www.northlandchurch.net

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What’s Happening This Week?

Saturday, MAY 2

LONGWOOD SITE Saturday, april 25

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 Egypt Changing Point DJ Meeting

SUNday, april 26

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 4:00 pm 4:00 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 Peacemakers Financial Peace University — Preview 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 Young Believer’s Step 1 Young Believer’s Step 2 Young Believers Step 3 Singles Small Group Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 College Ministry

Monday, april 27

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

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

TUESday, april 28

7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:15 pm 7:30 pm

GriefShare (cc) AMEN Divorce Care Employment Network Word Weavers Praxis (cc) Swaziland Team Meeting

Prayer Room Sanctuary ECW CWW SMCC 4128

Prayer Room Sanctuary ECW CWW 4206-7 4209 F.Hall/SMCC 4205,4210 4206-7 4209 Sanctuary ECW CWW CWW The Rink/SMCC 4204 5108-9/CWW 5106-7/CWW 4209-10 4206-8 Sanctuary ECW CWW The Rink/SMCC

4204-10 1115-1118/SMCC 4213-15 4210 Sanctuary ECW CWW 4209 1118/SMCC

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

WEDNEsday, april 29

6:30 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 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 4205,9 Faith and Science 5106-7/CWW

THURsday, april 30

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 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 Men’s Fraternity His Way

Friday, MAY 1

5:45 am 7:00 pm

Doulos Family Connection Group

*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 4128 F.Hall/SMCC

1101-1102/SMCC F.Hall/SMCC

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

COMMUNION

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

4213 Prayer Room Sanctuary ECW CWW SMCC

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

What’s on the Web?

w w w. northlandchurch . net

MOUNT DORA SITE SUNday, april 26

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

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

TUESday, april 28

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

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

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

Worship ... anywhere!

Rooms 2, 3 Triangle Lanes, Mount Dora Calvary Chapel

WEDNEsday, april 29

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

Friday, MAY 1 7:00 pm

Mount Dora Home Group

Rooms 2, 3 TBD Sanctuary

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 27

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

TUESday, april 28

6:30 am 7:00 pm

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

Wednesday, April 29 6:30 pm

2nd – 5th Grade Bible Study

Friday, MAY 1 9:30 am

Discerning the Voice of God (Women)

Various locations

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, MAY 2

7:00 am

Men in the Word (Men)

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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.

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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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.

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Come to the water.

Make a public profession of your personal faith in Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:19)

BAPTISMS Sunday, May 17, 2 p.m.

Ken and Diane Watkins’ home

Details: Christian HELP (407-834-4022)

Northland at Longwood

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.

Details and to sign up: Sharon Ferreira (407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@northlandchurch.net) More info on page 12.

Monday, May 4 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.

During the April drive, there were 86 donors, and 73 units were collected. As a result, 217 lives were saved!

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

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

Open to All Married Couples

Registration deadline: April 29 Tuesdays, beginning May 5, 7-8:30 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing, room 5100

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

Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink

This Bible-based study will help strengthen your marriage, whether it is “running smoothly” or is “in need of repair.”

Special guest: Michelle Alexander

(from Northland’s Worship team)

More info on page 13.

More info on page 11.

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

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Accessing Northland’s Disabilities Ministry How You Can Serve Those With Special Needs

BY LAURA LEE WRIGHT Access Ministries Team Leader

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ore than a year ago, I was getting to know one of my volunteers. I asked her why she helped within Access Ministries, for people with disabilities, here at Northland.

I was not prepared for her response. She shared with me that in a church she previously attended, there had been a child with significant special needs in the congregation. But unlike the rest of the kids, that child did not attend Sunday school. She approached the pastor and asked him if the child did not attend because she needed help. The pastor’s response was that child would not be going to heaven.

The volunteer’s heart broke at the response! God began a work in her, leading her to believe that all people, including children with special needs, could hear the Gospel and have a personal friendship with Jesus!

In Access Ministries, we continue to watch the children we serve begin personal journeys with their friend Jesus. Our volunteers are excited as our kids learn new attributes of our God. When asked a few months ago who Jesus is, one little girl said, “God!” This is poignant since this little lady is just developing her verbal skills. I will never forget the ear-to-ear grin on her face as she said,

Bill Chapman Northland at Mount Dora Site Minister

Good Friday ... and a Good Saturday, Too

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“God!” with confidence. Maybe some of you watched as some of the children with special needs twirled their way into the sanctuary during the Palm Sunday processional, praising our King through movement. It’s all exciting stuff, and we can’t do any of this without the wonderful support of our volunteers.

At Northland, we serve a young man who has autism, who is being raised by a single mom. This young man is strong and has a smile that will melt your heart. Because he does not do well in places with a great deal of stimulation, we often need fairly strong people to come in and work with him. As we begin to look toward the summer, many children will be transitioning into different grades, some from Early Childhood to grade school, and others from grade school to middle school. Transitions are sometimes difficult for our kids, but with love and several extra hands, we can help these transitions to be successful. Sometimes guiding a child to class is all that is needed.

making it difficult for people to find affordable, safe housing.

During these difficult economic times, job and housing issues are even more difficult to overcome. Our Access team is beginning to partner with parents, advocates, agencies and governmental agencies to begin looking at housing options for people with disabilities. We know the obstacles are many, but we are ready to see these as opportunities for growth within the Christian body.

Sometimes dealing with the trauma of having a disability is really tough! Last week, a 10-week support group began meeting on Thursdays at 10 a.m. in room 4204 at Northland at Longwood. The group will take a person or a caregiver from the wounds of disability to becoming a contributor to society.

This group is open to anyone associated with disability and will challenge people where they are!

To volunteer or to get more information, contact Laura Lee Wright, Access team leader (407-937-0549 or lauralee. wright@northlandchurch.net). >>> ACCESS.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET

Beyond the Weekend …

Beyond the weekend, our children and families need support. Northland assists families in partnership with Nathaniel’s Hope through Buddy Break, a three-hour respite at Northland once a month. We desire to expand this program to people’s homes or to be able to reach adults who are living at home.

In terrific times, people with disabilities often are unemployed or underemployed, having the highest unemployment rates of any minority group in the world,

distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world” (James 1:27). The Manfredis have been obedient to the Lord’s call to “look after orphans,” and Northlanders were obedient to His call to serve this family.

This Northland team truly represented the body of Christ, as believers from different generations came together to do the work. Fifty-somethings served alongside fourth-graders. Middle schoolers worked with their parents.

Cars were washed; bicycles were repaired. I even got to haul stuff to the dump in my pickup truck. (Men love to haul stuff in their trucks!)

This event was one of many ways that Northlanders are partnering with The Carpenter’s House. If you would like to find out how God can use you at this or the many other serving venues in Mount Dora, drop me a note or call. I would love to connect you in your next steps of following Christ!

Northlanders, I am proud of you!

n Good Friday, Northlanders remembered the death of Christ. On Sunday, we worshiped Him in His resurrection power.

What happened on Saturday? We served! Nearly 30 >>> MOUNTDORA.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET Northlanders from the Mount Dora and Longwood sites showed up on the day before Easter to serve at The Carpenter’s House for Children in Leesburg. Northlanders cut grass, trimmed bushes, spread mulch, potted flowers, folded laundry and cooked meals for this family of 19. Thirty years ago, Pat and Linda Manfredi committed to serve the Lord by providing a home for orphans with medical needs. We love the ministry they are doing in the lives of these kids, and we showed it by giving a little bit of our time and energy to support them in their calling from the Lord.

James writes, “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their Mount Dora youth washed cars at The Carpenter’s House workday.

Laura Lee joins her “buddy” in studying the Word.

Umatilla-Tavares Home Group Outing Sunday, May 3, 3 p.m. meet at Mount Dora site Sweet Tomatoes and evening worship at Northland at Longwood.

Details: Hugh Moore (352-483-6561)

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 An evening of GOOD Food, Fellowship, Worship and Prayer “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” –Acts 2:42

WedNESDAY, MAY 20 6-8:30 p.m., FH/Sanctuary Join your church family for a powerful time of fellowship, worship and prayer. Potluck dinner: 6 to 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall. Worship and prayer: 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the sanctuary.

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

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5 JEREMY JOBSON Northland at Oviedo Site Minister

Being an Extra

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hat if I was to tell you that I am starring in a film? What if I told you stories about how amazing it was to be on the set, on location and a part of the crew? What if I invited you to this new film starring me, got you all pumped up about it, and gave you T-shirts, posters, even a plush toy and little figurine of me? Then opening day comes – the film is premiering, the movie begins, and you are on the edge of your seat, waiting to see me on the silver screen.

And you wait, and you wait, and you wait. Two hours go by. The movie has been incredible, but it has not had me in it at all. Then I alert you that I am about to arrive. The scene happens, and a guy, the real star of the movie, is walking down a crowded New York City street, and I tell you that I am on the other side of the street, in the blue shirt behind the hot dog vendor. “See me right there?

Hurry! Oh,” and into the hotel the main character steps. The scene is over, and I am gone. That lasted two seconds. I was lost in a sea of extras, out of focus, in the upper corner of the screen, and then I vanished. Now that would seem crazy to you, wouldn’t it? I mean, I told you the whole movie was starring me, I gave you a T-shirt and was so excited for you to see me that you would never have thought I was simply an extra, right? OK, now the hard part (analogy adapted from Crazy Love,

by Francis Chan).

I am not trying to be heretical or disrespectful, but the reality is we are all extras in an epic

film starring none of us. We often live our lives as though that were not true. We plow through our little, feeble, short existence (see James 4:14) and somehow conjure up grandiose images that make us central to, even the focus of, the story line. We are not; none of us are. I want that to linger in your mind for a second; don’t just keep on reading.

Think about it. …

It should cause some emotion, probably a bit of anger and anxiety. Who does this guy think he is? I am special. I own a company. I have a large family. I this, I that. Sorry, but it is true. We are a blip in space, in time and in the unfolding story of God! That is who the star is. That is who wrote, directed, developed, produced … In fact, He is the One who did and is everything. Not us, none of us, no matter how great or small you think you are. But don’t leave yet. …

With much of God’s work, as I understand it in the Bible, there is almost always a paradox, and here it is no different.

The movie is not about us; we occupy only a slice of a second in a casual scene as nothing more than an extra. But we are also told in the Word that, “God so loved us that He sent His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.” We are also told that He knows every hair on our heads, and knit us in our mothers’ wombs. So it does involve us; we have been cast, like the extra, but that is it. In fact, in that role as an extra, we really have one function: to make the story line flow, to complement the star, and listen to and follow the direction of the one who cast us and is making the movie! The movie is all about Him, His creation, His plan, His purpose, His love and His Son, but He has cast you in it, and that should blow you away! We are cast into a specific role with a specific mission in mind. What is yours?

The Westminster Larger Catechism’s first question asks, “What is the chief and highest end of man?” And the answer is simply stated, “The chief and highest end is to glorify God, and fully to enjoy him forever.” We are to rejoice in our role, but never assume it is different than it is; remain faithful to the role we do have as extras in this epic film, passionately pursue Christ and display His Gospel in your life; and glorify Him as an extra in His epic film! >>> OVIEDO.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET

news@westoaks TOMMY NOVAK Northland at West Oaks Site Minister

A Reflection of Christ

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esus is alive today, and that was reflected last weekend at our Fusion project, which incorporated 12 churches from the West Orange area and beyond.

We had 17 projects and more than 150 people involved.

What was absolutely beautiful was a picture of “The Church” coming together to serve the community. I had the opportunity to serve at a homebound woman’s home, where a group of us did yard work, cleaned floors and bathrooms, helped with little projects that needed to be done around her house, and made meals for her to keep in her freezer. Thanks to Joni Szrom for leading this team of people that worked fearlessly to get everything done that needed to be done for this precious woman. It was truly amazing to work with these people and serve with them as they focused on loving her unconditionally.

As I talked with other team leaders, they all said the same thing: Everyone worked and served with a heart that reflected Christ. So I say thank you for being the church to our community. This is what I believe the church is to be about as we live our daily lives. I think it is easy to get caught up in what needs to happen at our homes or with our own personal stuff. But when we are able to look beyond ourselves and look at the needs of the people God has placed around us, and then do something about it, this reflects who Christ is to our community.

Some of you who served last Saturday know it doesn’t take much to help someone who has a need. Sometimes we think it will cost us something we don’t have right now. But the truth is, if you are willing to go, you will be blessed more, and receive more, than what you were able to give. It just takes looking beyond ourselves and being willing to go.

Serving and giving are God things. Just look at when Jesus fed the thousands. He took what they had! And the people were satisfied, and they had plenty of leftovers! So God can use you and whatever it is that you have to offer to be a blessing to others.

If you were not able to serve last weekend, look for opportunities in the future. We are trying to create opportunities to serve on a monthly basis, so there will be plenty of times for you to plug in. You will not be disappointed because you will be reflecting the heart of who Jesus was and is today. Remember, God wants to use us to reveal His kingdom to the world, and serving is one of the many ways He will do this. >>> WESTOAKS.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET

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

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

THIS 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)

Breakfast in the Courtyard Sunday, May 3

FOllowing the 9 and 11 a.m. services Join us for breakfast and fellowship as we reflect on site Minister Jeremy’s sermon on “Living a Missional Life.” On the way, stop to meet the wonderful volunteers who teach our children, and find out what’s new in the Children’s and Student Ministries!

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

Praise & Worship Night Wednesday, May 6, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Behind the NOCC

Join us for praise and worship, and lift your voices to our heavenly Father.

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

NEXT WEEK!

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

Rock and Bowl Sunday, May 17, 6 p.m.

Carter Family bowling Winter Garden Put on your best rock ’n’ roll outfit and join us!

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

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

Dig into God’s Word while connecting with others.

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

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

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Serving the Women of the Orange County Correctional Facility

By GRETCHEN KERR Director of Local Service

April 7, 2009

My name is Kaycee, an d I’m 23 years old. I’ve down a long, hard jou been rney in my life. I spe nt many years lost, broken an d in denial, misusing sex and drugs along the way. t is such a privilege to share the Gospel and the love … of Christ with the women who are incarcerated I said a simple prayer to God one lonely da at the 33rd Street Jail in Orlando. Through a y, and God honored it. After being arrested in Fort Lauderdale, partnership with Orange County Jail Ministry, the God immediately put people in my path wh Northland Jail Ministry team serves each week in the o began to minister to me. I began to cry out to this unkn female Christian dorm, which opened last October. own God. After being transported to Orlando, a few mo Several weeks after the opening, Chaplain Ivette nths later, a new Christian dorm was opened in the jail Gonzales requested the Celebrate Recovery — Inside . I moved there and began seekin g God’s face in despe program for the female dorm. This program is led ration. By Chaplain Ivette Gonza lez’s passion to see each week by Mary Ann Mannen and Gretchen many lives transformed and her ob edience to the Lord, she Kerr, offering a Christian 12-step recovery program allowed the Celebrate Recovery program to come into developed by Saddleback Church and currently the dorm and work with us. offered in prisons in more than 40 states. The Mary Ann Mannen and women participate in a time of worship, group step Gretchen Kerr from No rthland hav e such a kind heart and study work, and open share time. warm spirit, they made fee me l so comfortable and no Nancy Surratt, another jail ministry team t judged. I was able to op en hea my rt.

Th is was something I hadn’t member, offers one-on-one mentoring and done in, well, forever.

The painful, but promi counseling to the women. We have seen many sing, road to recovery has begun, and I have been able to see women rededicate their lives to Christ, write “Dear the reasons I have beh the way I have. I am aved John” letters to their addictions, and mature in getting to know the rea l me. I am being transformed in my their walk with the Lord, as evidenced by their heart. I was searching for many years to fill a void that on ever-maturing prayer requests. We are blessed ly Jesus could fill. I am so thankful for being involved in the each week by the women’s authenticity and deep Celebrate Recovery pro gram with love of Christ. The stories and breakthroughs that the support from Mary Ann and Gretchen. I hav we are privileged to witness are so meaningful. e truly been blessed. Also, Na ncy Surette from North The Jail Ministry prayer team receives prayer land would come in on Fridays to spend one-on-one tim requests each week and prays for the women e with us.

Her deep, passionate relationship with Jesus by name. Each inmate receives a letter of led me to strive for a more intima te relationship with Him encouragement the following week based on her myself.

I was sentenced to seven years in prison, but God prayer request. The praise reports have been is my strength, and He is abl e to keep me. The con overwhelming. fidence that God, Maryanne and Gre tchen have for me has “Miracles are happening regularly here in the caused me to soar to new heights of possibilities for a bri women’s dorm,” Chaplain Gonzales shared. ght, fulfilling future. Despite the situ ation and physical bond One young woman has been in Celebrate age, I am set free. Whom the Son Recovery with us since we started ministering set free is truly free ind eed .

I hav e also been blessed by in the women’s dorm six months ago. Her the Northland Jail Ministr pra yer y tea m (J33P’s). They covered growth in the Lord has been such a beautiful me in prayers and encouraged me weekly. thing to witness. She has become part of the Thanks to them for the ir support through this difficult bat Northland family and is a sister in Christ. She tle I’ve been fighting. I thank God for His love, grace and was recently sentenced to seven years in prison mercy.

I wouldn’t exchange and commented to us before leaving that this experience for an ything.

Thank you, Northlan she has never felt freer than she does now. d, for sharing these beautiful women of God. They tru We look forward to staying connected to her ly are helping God hand in hand transform the lives of through her sentence, surrounding her 4-yearmany. I will never forget this lifeold daughter with Christian women from changing experience.

I am now leaving the past behind Northland, and anxiously awaiting her release and running with diligen ce toward my unknow when she will worship with us in Longwood. n future.

May God bless you all!

She wrote her testimony just before leaving, Love, and we wanted to share it with the rest of the Kaycee Stroble Northland family:

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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) 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)

Local Service Projects

May 13 Sheri McGill 2270 Gillis Court Maitland, FL 32751 sheribrady@aol.com

May 20 Karen Purpero Kirchstrasse 16 Kandern Germany karenpurpero@cs.com

vanessa puleo Northland Local Service Projects Coordinator

Little Hands, Big Difference

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hile many opportunities exist for children and their families to serve, some of the most exciting are the Little Hands projects here at Northland. Once a month, a service project is designed for kids age 10 and under to learn how to serve together by making, creating, pasting, gathering and in some way serving another ministry partner by spending the morning working on a project to meet a particular need in the ministry.

This month, more than 30 children joined in collecting more than 300 cans of food for a local partner in Apopka.

Loaves & Fishes was happy to receive this gift from the heart! Along with that project, the kids created more than 45 place mats, which were delivered to Pathways to Care for its Easter dinner. Pathways to Care is a ministry partner that has transitional housing for those in need coming out of the hospital.

Great job, Little Hands! We encourage you to continue serving others with the wonderful gift you are giving on one Saturday a month!

To preview all the projects listed, and age-appropriate projects, visit the Northland website (instructions at bottom of this column) and find the project that is right for you and/or your family!

Children created place mats for the Pathways to Care Easter dinner.

Upcoming Serving Opportunities

(Check the website for more listings) 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 17 . . . . . . . . . . Cooking, Women’s Center, Orlando May 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pathways to Care, serve lunch June 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Buddy Stroll Team, Orlando June 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harvest Time International Details: Vanessa Puleo (407-949-7256 or vanessa.puleo@ northlandchurch.net)

TO BROWSE ALL PROJECTS AVAILABLE AND TO REGISTER:

1) Visit www.northlandchurch.net.

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

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

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

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

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Middle & High School Students

LW ABS (Area Bible Studies)

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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, through May 24, 7:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink. 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: __________________________________________________

Hello, boys and girls.

Welcome to the Beehive!

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

Today we worship the God of truth. Jesus says that He is the truth. If we obey His teachings, we will know the truth.

To know and obey Jesus–that’s worship!

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Doctor Brown is our teacher today. Dr. Brown has taught many people the truth about who God is and what He has done.

Bzzz.

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Who’s there?

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

I think it’s important to God because __________________________________________________

Omelet who?

Om-e-let smarter than I look.

That’s the truth.

Unscramble these letters to discover one of the names for Jesus:

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Answer: THE WORD OF GOD

THE WORD OF GOD John 1:14; John 8:31-32 God has always had a way of speaking to us. In Bible times, the prophets spoke His words to the people. The Holy Spirit helped people write down God’s words into the Bible, which is also called “the Word of God.” Two thousand years ago, the Word of God became a person; His name is Jesus. He made His home with us. We have seen His glory–His goodness. It is the glory of the one and only Son. He came from the Father. And He was full of grace and truth. Jesus spoke to the Jewish people who had believed Him. “If you obey My teaching,” He said, “you are really My disciples. Then you will know the truth. And the truth will set you free.” When we obey His teaching, we really learn the truth about how much God loves us.

Egg-sactly!

Draw a picture of someone or something that has shown you that God loves you.

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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!

What is your favorite truth about God? Is it a Bible story or something that He did for you? This week, share that truth with someone else so he or she can know more about God.

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our 4-year-olds and kindergarteners on Saturday nights.

They answered the call to serve over a year ago and have been a blessing ever since.

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CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES VOLUNTEERS: CHANGE LIVES, LIVES CHANGED It’s not too late to volunteer in Children’s Ministries!

Pick up an application at the volunteer counter across from the bookstore after service.

T H E A M O N G

The next Children’s Ministries volunteer training is Monday, May 11, 6 to 8:30 p.m., room 5107 in the Children’s Worship Wing. A light meal will be provided.

WORD BANK: THE, WORD, BECAME, FLESH, AND, MADE, HIS, DWELLING, AMONG, US

Details and registration: Debbie Blahnik (407-949-7162 or debbie.blahnik@northlandchurch.net)

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Connection Group Resources

By CONNIE RAINWATER Director of Content Development

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onnection Groups at Northland are vital to the equipping process. Most of these groups gather in homes around the area as a way of including friends and neighbors who might not come to a church building, but who are interested enough in relationship to participate. These groups are great examples of what it means to be sent into the community to take the love of Christ.

While these groups are encouraged to participate in new Equipping courses as they are launched, an amazing collection of resources is available for their use. These studies provide an easy format for group leaders to follow and allow for a broad range of topics. Group resources are available from many writers: Philip Yancey, John Piper, Rick Warren, Beth Moore, Andy Stanley, Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend, Donald Miller, Chuck Colson and others. Below are a few highlighted group study tools: The Vision of His Glory: Finding Hope Through the Revelation of Jesus Christ, by Anne Graham Lotz (seven weeks, workbook plus video). This study provides for a fresh, personal encounter with Jesus Christ, revealing the vastness of God’s boundless love and enduring mercy. The study

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: Meet for friendship, worship, equipping and service. Some of these groups meet at a worship site, but most meet in homes across the community. Locations, times and topics of study vary, but the groups and their facilitators remain basically unchanged.

Care Groups: Provide ongoing support through difficult times for specific life issues, such as addiction, divorce, illness or loss.

Special Interest Groups: Come together around a single activity or shared trait, and meet for specific events, ongoing study or ministry to the community.

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

begins with a practical and powerful Bible study workshop.

The following six sessions are based on the message of hope found in the book of Revelation and correspond to the video presentations.

When the Game Is Over, It All Goes Back in the Box, by John Ortberg (six-week DVD plus workbook). Using popular games as a metaphor for our temporal lives, this DVD curriculum neatly sorts out what’s fleeting and what’s permanent in God’s Kingdom. Being master of the board is not the point; being rich toward God is. Winning the game of life on Earth is a temporary victory; loving God and other people with all our hearts is an eternal one.

“NOOMA” (a collection of 10-minute films), by Rob Bell.

NOOMA is a new format for spiritual direction. Its short films touch on issues that we care about, that we want to talk about, and that are relevant to our world.

Bundle #1 Rain: Maybe God is actually closer to us than we think.

Flame: What it means to give yourself to someone else.

Trees: How our religion is relevant to this life.

Sunday: God hates it when we call ourselves Christians, but ignore all the things He really cares about.

Bundle #2 Noise: Why is silence so hard to deal with? If God sometimes feels distant to us, maybe it’s not because he’s not talking to us, but simply because we aren’t really listening.

Kickball: It’s easy to want what’s right in front of us, but maybe God knows what’s better for us, and sometimes we just can’t see it.

Luggage: About forgiveness.

Dust: Believing in God is important, but what about God’s believing in us?

Bundle #3 Bullhorn: Maybe the best way for us to show our love for God is actually by loving other people no matter how hard it sometimes is.

Lump: God loves us; He always has and always will, and there’s nothing we can do to change that.

Rhythm: What does it mean to have a relationship with God? Maybe the way we live every day, every single choice we make, determines how in tune with God we are.

Matthew: Suffering the loss of someone we love can be the most difficult thing in life to deal with.

Bundle #4 Rich: Maybe God has blessed us with everything we have so we can bless and give to others.

Breathe: With everything that we’ve got going on every day, how many of us ever think about our breathing, about the meaning of breathing?

You: Maybe we don’t always put enough emphasis on the things that truly should matter in our lives.

Sotre: We all get angry about things from time to time – but what is really at its root?

If you are interested in starting or joining a Connection Group, contact Jennifer Raymond (jennifer.raymond@ northlandchurch.net). If you are looking for resources for your existing Connection Group, contact (barbara.olson@ northlandchurch.net).

Membership Opportunities

Ongoing opportunities are available for anyone wanting to learn more about about belonging to Christ. At the end of the course, an opportunity will be available for those interested in making Northland their believing community. If you are interested in this study or the membership process, simply sign up for a four-week Belong study. The next study begins May 3. For more details, see the listing on page 11.

Interested in starting a Connection Group in your home?

If you have friends and neighbors that you want to welcome into your home for spiritual conversation, consider starting a Connection Group. For study resources, contact Barbara Olsen (barbara.olsen@northlandchurch.net). For more information, contact Jennifer Raymond (jennifer.raymond@northlandchurch.net).

CLASS SPOTLIGHT: Financial Peace University This class meets on Thursdays, 7 p.m., room 4210. The next 13-week session begins May 7. Cost for materials: $99. Registration required. Details and registration: Rich or Jana Haussmann (407-333-0960 or rhaussmann@cfl.rr.com)

Rich and Jana lead Financial Peace University.

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.

More than 40 people participated in this course and learned God’s way to financial peace.

Participants were encouraged to cut up their credit cards.

Lw = Northland at LONGWOOD

MD = Northland at Mount dora

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).

LW BELONG STUDY MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Sundays, May 3 to May 24, 9 a.m., room 4215. Participate in the fourweek Belong study and also have an opportunity to explore and become a member at Northland.

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

2) Complete the Belong study in one of the following ways: • Attend the four-week Belong study beginning May 3.

• Take the online Belong study at www.northlandchurch.net.

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

3) Meet with a membership coach to share your story, affirm the Belong covenant and clarify any questions you have. Coaches will be available for the final session at onsite classes. Those who complete the online membership process will be contacted by a membership coach by phone. Online membership does require current personal contact information.

Details: Barbara Olsen (barbara.olsen@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7183)

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,

OV = Northland at Oviedo

sexual addictions, codependency and issues affecting adult children of addiction. Child care is available. Details: His Way (407-599-9770)

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LW DIVORCECARE

Thursday, May 21, 7 p.m., room 4208. This will be the last meeting. Group will resume in September. Details: Laura Bates (carpearte@ aol.com or 407-622-6873) • May 22 to June 25, foyer alcove. View group members’ artwork based on John 1:1-4 and 14. Details: Laura Bates (carpearte@aol.com or 407-622-8673)

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)

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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)

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 (407-949-7193, ext. 1788) LW SUPPORT FOR THE SEPARATED

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)

MD DIVORCECARE

Sundays, 9 to 11 a.m., Conference Room.

This ministry provides opportunities for divorced individuals to renew their relationship with God by addressing the hardships resulting from their divorce by providing Bible-based teaching, support group discussions and prayer in a confidential setting. Details: Mitch Shipley (352-638-0441 or mns10@psu.edu) or Cindy Hall (352-589-1830 or chandnelly@earthlink.net)

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

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

LW AMEN (A MEETING OF MEN)

Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., room 4206. Learn to apply God’s Word to real-life situations. Details: Dan Bogdan (407-702-5358 or danbogdan@

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LW ART GROUP, DIVINE REFLECTION

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 LADY IN WAITING (SINGLE WOMEN)

Sundays, 4 to 5:30 p.m., room 4206. Study the biblical character of Ruth. Details: Liza Johnson (lizajohnson@landam.com)

LW MOMS’ MORNING OUT

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)

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 BUDDY BREAK

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LW MOTORCYCLE GROUP

LW BUSINESSMEN’S FRIDAY LUNCH

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) 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)

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

Friday, May 8, 8 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

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

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. Bring nonperishable food items for the Pastoral Care pantry. Details and RSVP: Marilyn Casey (407-273-2857)

LW SINGLE ADULT MINISTRIES

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

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)

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ADULT BIBLE STUDIES

LW WHAT IF

Mondays, 7 p.m., room 4209. Join this fourweek 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 JAMES

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

LW 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) OV DISCOVERING GOD’S WILL (WOMEN) Mondays, 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 407977-6742) 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) WO WEST OAKS PLAY GROUP Join us for fellowship and fun. Details: Sara Sundermeyer (407-575-6178 or scostantini@ hotmail.com) or Kimberly Fulmer (407-6563008 or kfulmer@earthlink.net) WO LADIES NIGHT OUT

Connect with West Oaks women each month.

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

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LW JOHN, PART 2 — PRECEPT UPON PRECEPT

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

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

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

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

LW LUNCH AND PRAY

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

LW MEN’S PRAISE AND PRAYER

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

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

LW PRAYER GROUP

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

LW PRE-WORSHIP PRAYER MEETINGS

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

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)

Sundays, 9 a.m., room 4213. Led by Dr. Dan Lacich. Details: Barbara Olsen (Barbara. olsen@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7183)

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) WO JOHN

MEN’S BIBLE STUDIES

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

Frances

LW ROMANS BIBLE STUDY

LW INFANT BAPTISM/DEDICATION CLASS

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Sundays, 10:45 a.m., room 4210. Study the book of Philippians and have lunch at Nature’s Table Café after class. Details: Lisa Edwards (GodsGirl0202@yahoo.com)

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)

PRAYER

Deborah Balic (407-832-9171) Merritt (407-554-0076)

LW PHILIPPIANS (SINGLES)

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).

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)

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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)

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES LW ANOINTED, TRANSFORMED, REDEEMED

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, 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)

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:

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

ADULTS LW Basic Christian Concepts

Thursdays, through May 21, 7 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing, room 5202. A six-week 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, 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) LW CONQUERING FEAR, ANGER, ANXIETY

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

LW DIVORCECARE 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, through June 30, 7 p.m., room 4215. Study of Ephesians. Details: Diana Oxford (doxford@cfl.rr.com) LW Financial Peace University

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 (407-333-0960 or rhaussmann@cfl.rr.com)

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LW LEARN TO SPEAK CHINESE

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

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

LW Live, Learn and Earn

Sundays, May 10 and 17, 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: 407-949-4000, ext. 1761, or northlandmarriageministry@hotmail.com

LW Peacemaker Class

Sundays, through May 24, 9 a.m., rooms 42067. 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, through May 21, 7 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing, room 5204. A six-week 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)

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devotionals. Sundays, 4 to 5:45 p.m. Materials cost for each class: $5. Registration is required.

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

• STEP 2—THE MOST IMPORTANT THING: April 26 to May 24. Focus: Jesus’ Life A-Z, a basic discipleship theme and learning about the life of Christ. Baptism offered at end of course.

• STEP 3—LIVING BY THE BOOK, “C-ING” MY WAY THROUGH THE BIBLE: April 26 to May 31. Focus: To develop skills in exploring the Bible.

MEN LW FAITHFUL AND TRUE

Mondays, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1118. Join a fellowship of men pursuing sexual integrity. Workbooks are available at Northland’s bookstore for $17.

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

LW MEN’S STUDY

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

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

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

LW StepParenting

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) 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)

CHILDREN LW

STEPS FOR YOUNG BELIEVERS (GRADES 2 – 5) AND THEIR PARENTS These courses in basic discipleship include classroom sessions and daily at-home

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)

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 amanda.hartley@northlandchurch.net or 407-222-7374 West Oaks: Derika Hacker derika.hacker@northlandchurch.net or 407-473-4537 LW MEDICAL FIRST RESPONDERS

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

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

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

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

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

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)

MD Celebrate Recovery Local Chapter

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

LW SINGLE MOTHERS OPPORTUNITY

LW PETPALS

Sundays, 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 407-695-5100)

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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 needy children, ranging in age from 2 to 19 years. There are many opportunities for involvement. Details: Ann South (south4@ comcast.net or 352-267-3388) or www. thecarpentershouseoflakecounty.com OV GOOD SAMARITAN Serve someone in need in your community through meal deliveries. Details: Maggie Jobson (mjobson@cfl.rr.com)

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) 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) COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY Wednesdays, September 2 to May 5, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Community United Methodist Church, 4921 U.S. Highway 17-92 South, Casselberry. Fall registration for The Divided Kingdom. Children’s program available.

Details: Sandi McLaughlin (407-342-4765 or sandimclaughlin@yahoo.com) Environmental Health Public Forum Friday, May 8, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Ginsburg Tower, Creation Conference Rooms D & E, Florida Hospital Center, 601 E. Rollins St., Orlando. Panel presentation and town hall discussion on children’s environmental health protection. Speakers include Dr. Joel C. Hunter and Dr. Antonia Novello. Details and RSVP by May 1: Laura Washington (lwashington@cehn. org or 202-543-4033, ext. 12) EXCHANGE MINISTRIES Mondays, 7:15 to 9:15 p.m., First Baptist Orlando, E-2 building, third floor, 3000 S. John Young Parkway, Orlando. A Christ-centered ministry for men and women struggling with homosexuality. Details: John Westcott (407514-4356 or www.exchangeministries.org). A support group takes place the first Monday of each month at 7:15 p.m to encourage parents, friends and family who have loved ones struggling with their sexual identity. Details: Cherrie Rowe (407-322-6850 or cherbear100@ aol.com); inquiries are confidential.

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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)

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)

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MD = Northland at Mount dora

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Details: www.nearhim.com

OV = Northland at Oviedo

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

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, toys and supplies to The Christian Sharing Center, Fairmont Plaza, 600 N. Highway 1792, Longwood (407-260-9155).

LW

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)

WO = Northland at west oaks

MD LOVE COLLECTION New collection each month for The Carpenter’s House for Children and for Loaves and Fishes of Apopka. Visit the information table for list. Details: Ann South (south4@comcast.net or 352-267-3388) or Sharlee Hollingsworth (shollingsworth2@cfl.rr.com) 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: Bebe Seabolt (407-359-9487)

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

Backpacks, blankets, tennis shoes, hygienic supplies, and men’s and women’s casual clothes are needed by Distributed Ministry at History Park Center, a ministry to the homeless in Orlando. Details: Dave Mullen (dmull77@yahoo.com) or Mary Lo Pall (mpall@ universalengineering.com) bed sheets and pillowcases are needed by The Seminole Safehouse for battered women and their children. Details: Steve Celentano (407-399-8173) vehicles are needed at Recovery House of Central Florida (www.recoveryhouseinc.org). It also needs pressure-washing equipment, power tools, and hand tools. Details: Erik Robinson (407-323-5857 or erikrhcf@yahoo.com)

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 20, 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 $720,000 $3,840,000

Received $236,973 $811,398 $3,580,935 Surplus / (Deficit) ($3,027) $91,398 ($259,065) *

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

BUILDING FUND This Week This Quarter This Year

Need $41,200 $123,600 $659,200

Received $32,563 $100,147 $470,781 Surplus / (Deficit) ($2,815) ($23,453) ($188,419) LOAN BALANCE is currently $20,151,667 ...............................................................................................................

ATTENDANCE for weekend of April 18 to 20, 2009 Northland at Longwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,776 Northland at Mount Dora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 Northland at Oviedo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362 Northland at West Oaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Northland Webstream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,889 at 1,135 sites Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,413 at 1,139 sites

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OVIEDO SITE

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 . . . . . . . 407-473-4537 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.

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 Bebe Seabolt, The Hope Foundation Liaison . . . . . 407-359-9487 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)

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

WEST OAKS SITE

Pastoral Care Scotty Alderman, Pastoral Care Coordinator . . . . . 407-949-4035 Elaine Harland, Care Ministries Coordinator . . . . . 407-949-4402

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.

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)

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

ACCESS MINISTRIES

Prayer — For prayer requests or to join the West Oaks prayer team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John and Maxine Hammerstein 407-877-8896 or maxinehammerstein@mac.com

We can best accommodate your needs if you arrive early for service. Details: Congregational Services (407-949-4000 or congregational.services@ northlandchurch.net)

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).

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. Steve Brown, president of Key Life Network

Our preacher this weekend is Dr. Steve Brown, president of Key Life Network, a Christian radio network. Key Life’s 15-minute daily radio broadcast, as well as the one-minute “Think Spots,” are heard throughout the United States, Canada and internationally, featuring the Bible teaching of Dr. Brown.

In addition to the radio programs, Key Life also offers cassette tapes, CDs and publications that teach and help listeners grow in the knowledge of God, producing life-changing results.

“What makes this program unique,” according to its website (www.keylife.org), “is Steve’s humor, illustrations and practical application of Scripture, all with the focus on our freedom in Christ.”

Dr. Brown also is a seminary professor and author. He previously served as a pastor for more than 25 years and now devotes much of his time to the radio broadcast. Dr. Brown has a variety of experiences and a unique perspective on life, but refuses to be a “guru.” He gives, in his teaching, the freedom to think. Overall, Steve has become known for his refreshing and practical biblical applications.

Currently, Dr. Brown is serving as a professor of preaching at Reformed Theological Seminary in Oviedo. He sits on the board of the National Religious Broadcasters and Harvest USA and is the author of several books, including Born Free, When Being Good Isn’t Good Enough and When Your Rope Breaks. His articles appear in such magazines and journals as Leadership, Decision, Plain Truth and Today’s Christian Woman. >>> TO READ MORE ABOUT DR. BROWN, VISIT WWW.KEYLIFE.ORG.

THIS WEEKEND’S MESSAGE:

Relevant Reads:

The Stereo Sound of God’s Voice Divine Propositions and Predilections, Part 1

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Scripture focus:

John 1:14; John 8:31-32 (ESV)

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John 1:14 (ESV) And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

John 8:31-32 (ESV) So Jesus said to the Jews, who had believed in him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth and the truth will set you free.”

Northland’s bookstore recommends these books that relate to this week’s foci: • Knowing God 101: A Guide to Theology in Plain Language, by Bruce Bickel and Stan Jantz • The Grace and Truth Paradox: Responding With Christlike Balance, by Randy Alcorn • Your Mind Matters: The Place of the Mind in the Christian Life, by John Stott • The Pleasures of God: Meditations on God’s Delight in Being God, by John Piper Bibles are 25% off every day at Northland’s bookstore.

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

Worship God today as the Author of all truth. He has revealed His truth to us through His Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.

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

Teach us Your statutes, Lord, that we may keep them to the end. Give us understanding, that we might keep Your law. Make us go in the path of Your commandments, for that is our desire. Incline our hearts to Your truth and in Your righteousness preserve our lives. (Psalm 119:31-40)

Notes:

REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR BIBLE TO WORSHIP SERVICE

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