Northland News Vol 10/Iss 23

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JUNE 6 - 13, 2009

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VOLUME 10, ISSUE 23

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What’s Happening This Week?

LONGWOOD SITE Saturday, JUNE 6

4:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 7:00 pm

COMMUNION

Prayer Meeting Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Fifth-Grade Induction Ceremony

Prayer Room Sanctuary ECW CWW Sanctuary

SUNday, JUNE 7 communion

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

Prayer Meeting (cc) Worship (cc)* (hi) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Romans Managing Your Finances God’s Way Belong Study Transformers Study (cc) Connection Groups (cc) The Bible Relevant Now! Worship (cc)* Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Special Needs Class Men’s Discussion Group Singles Small Group Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 College Ministry

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

Monday, JUNE 8 communion 9:45 am 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm

Beth Moore Study Post Marriage 911 Study (cc) Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Step Forward Ministry Grief Share Faithful and True Men’s Group

TUESday, JUNE 9 8:30 am 2:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:15 pm

Middle School T-N-T High School T-N-T DivorceCare AMEN Praxis (cc)

4206-7 4210 Sanctuary ECW CWW 4213-15 4204-9 1118/SMCC

The Rink/SMCC The Rink/SMCC 4205, 4208-10, 4213-17 4206-7 4204

WEDNEsday, JUNE 10

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

Beth Moore Study (cc) 4204,6-7,8,17 Summer O2 The Rink/SMCC Ephesians: Life in Christ and in His Church 4213-15 Connection Groups 4205,9 Faithful and True (Women) 5108-9/CWW Jesus and the Gospels 4128 Bible Core Class 4204, 4210

THURsday, JUNE 11

6:30 am 6:30 am 6:30 am 8:30 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 2:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm

Men’s Bible Study Men’s Praise and Prayer Women’s Prayer Middle School T-N-T Lift Support Group Co-op Bible Study (cc) High School T-N-T Congregational Prayer Time Men’s Fraternity His Way Financial Peace University

Saturday, JUNE 13

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

Word Weavers Buddy Break Children and Families Serving Projects Prayer Meeting Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Summer LUGRox

1118/SMCC 1104/SMCC 1116/SMCC The Rink/SMCC 4204 4213-15 The Rink/SMCC Sanctuary 4128 F.Hall/SMCC 4210

F.Hall/SMCC CWW 1116-18/SMCC Prayer Room Sanctuary ECW CWW The Rink/SMCC

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

MOUNT DORA SITE

SUNday, JUNE 7 communion

9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:30 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 6:00 pm

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

TUESday, JUNE 9

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

Women’s Bible Study Homeschool Play Group Congregational Prayer time Women’s Bible Study CREW352

8:30 am Golfing Fore Hope

Rooms 2, 3 TBD War Room Rooms 2, 3 Sanctuary

Country Club of Mount Dora

OVIEDO SITE

9:00 am Worship (cc)* Auditorium 9:00 am Infants 9-109 9:00 am Classes for 2’s - 3’s 9-105 9:00 am Classes for 4’s - K’s 8-107 9:00 am Grade School 8-107 11:00 am Worship (cc)* Auditorium 11:00 am Infants - 2’s 9-109 11:00 am Classes for 3’s - 4’s 9-107 11:00 am K’s - Grade School 8-107 11:00 am AXIS: Middle School Small Groups 9-105 2:30 pm Sand Volleyball League (High School) Central Winds Park 6:00 pm AXIS: High School Ministry NOCC 6:00 pm Spiritual Giftings (Couples) Cluxton home

Monday, June 8

Discovering God’s Will (Women) Bible Study — 1 Corinthians

TUESday, JUNE 9

6:30 am Connection Group (Men) 10:00 am Fun at Sliderz (Children’s Ministries) 7:00 pm The Life of Joseph (Couples)

SATURDAY, JUNE 13

Harrington home Welday home

NOCC Sliderz, Oviedo Wiest home

5:00 pm Summer Pool Party (Children’s Ministries)

Cox home

WEST OAKS SITE

SUNday, JUNE 7 communion 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

Monday, June 8 6:30 pm

Youth Training Session

THURsday, JUNE 11 6:00 pm

Ladies Night Out

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

F.Hall

Congregational Prayer Time

FRIday, JUNE 12

7:00 pm

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SUNday, JUNE 7 communion

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Worship Service Archive.

SATURDAY, JUNE 13

7:00 pm 7:30 pm

What’s on the Web?

Rooms 2, 3 Triangle Lanes, Mount Dora Calvary Chapel

WEDNEsday, JUNE 10

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

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

Sanctuary

Sweet Traditions, Winter Garden

Stay up to date on what’s happening at Northland.

Short-term Mission Trip Opportunities.

Discover which Distributed Journey could be on your docket.

Blogs, Blogs, and More Blogs.

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 FOR 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 voice mail (407-949-4007) Orange County 33rd Street Correctional Facility Sundays, 9 a.m., DVD Serving the women’s Christian dorm.

Details: Jail ministry voice mail (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

a welcome to first-time visitors

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

coming up

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FREE SHOWING

BELONG

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BELIEVE

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BECOME

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BE SENT

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BEYOND

Friday, June 19, Longwood Sanctuary With special guest, actress Erin Bethea at 6:30 p.m. Movie begins at 7 p.m.

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Thursdays June 25-August 13 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.

Room 4206

Visit www.northlandchurch.net/events for more info.

More info on pages 10 and 13.

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 Print and 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

Discussion Group

Led by Governing Elder Peter Katauskas Sundays, June 14 through August 30, 11 a.m., room 4206-07 More info on pages 10 and 12.

Details: Christian HELP (407-834-4022)

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Come to the Water

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ifteen people were baptized recently at the home of Ken and Diane Watkins, with Minister Tommy Novak officiating. You, too, may be baptized by immersion or sprinkling as a public profession of your personal faith and trust in Jesus Christ as the Lord and Savior of your life (Matthew 28:19). The next baptism is Sunday, June 14. See page 12 for details.

Kelly Anderson

John Anderson

Julia Fae Barrett

Reed Benjamin

Zalfa Garcia

Mark Calvin Huaman

Aleah King

Cullen Nally

Robin Roberts

Christopher Seadler

Mallory Stewart

Brian Welch

Ileana Welch

Jamie Welch

Nicole Wilbur

Be Encouraged; You Are His Delight!

Bill Chapman Northland at Mount Dora Site Minister

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or the next columns, we will be encouraged together. God is doing some wonderful things among the believers who worship in Mount Dora, and I want to share some of them with you so both of us can be edified in our faith. But let us begin with the simplicity of seeing ourselves through God’s eyes.

What do you delight in? Friends? Athletics?

Hobbies? Your family? Did you know that God delights in you?

Yes, you! He says so in His Word: “He reached down from on high and took hold of me; he drew me out of deep waters. He brought me out into a spacious place; he rescued me because he delighted in me” (Psalm 18:16, 19, NIV). During a recent quiet time, the Lord led me to this passage. How sweet it is to read that God delights in ... me! His divine love is the same for all of His children. Zephaniah expresses this delight as well: “The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing” (Zephaniah 3:17).

It was Jesus’ joy to die in your place. It is the Father’s pleasure to rescue you from your sins. It is the Holy Spirit’s passion to dwell in you. Our lukewarmth and our closed ears cannot quench this mighty love; they simply hinder us from enjoying His delight for us. Doesn’t this make you want to be close to Him? He longs to be close to you! James 4:5 reveals that “the spirit he caused to live in us envies intensely.” He desires to be invited into your day and your situations.

When a little child is learning to walk, she takes a couple of steps and then looks back at you. She wants to show you what she has done, but she wants to remain connected to you. She may make it across the room or even down the driveway, but she regularly sets her eyes back on you. Do you want to enjoy God’s divine delight in you? Then do it! Invite Him into your thoughts with prayer, carve out time to read His Love Letter to you, and serve Him the best that you can.

Believe, receive and enjoy the divine delight He has for you.

He is singing over you right now! >>> MOUNTDORA.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET

join a home group

Umatilla/Tavares Home group

First and third Sunday of each month, 6 p.m., call for locations. Details: Hugh Moore (hughandcarole@earthlink.net)

Mount Dora Home group

First and third Friday of each month, 7 p.m., call for locations. Details: Brent and Melanie Williams (melanie@sdccfl.com)

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER time

WEDNESdayS, 6 TO 7 P.m., WAR ROOM Details: Bill Chapman (352-434-4116 or bill.chapman@northlandchurch.net)

Connecting Women

Bible Studies

• WEDNESdayS, 9 A.m., rooms 2, 3 Details: Deborah Balic (407-832-9171) or Frances Merritt (407-554-0076)

• WEDNESDAYS, Beginning June 10, 7 p.m., Rooms 2, 3

Details: Marilyn Faber (352-357-0983) or Christina Ferrito-Dugan (352-735-1974)

Ladies Night Out thursday, JUNE 25, 7 p.m., chili’s, mount dora CREW352 members study what the Word of God has to say about the challenges they face every day.

Details: Deborah Balic (407-832-9171) or Frances Merritt (407-554-0076)

BEGINS THIS WEEK!

news@oviedo

‘When You Give a Banquet …’

JEREMY JOBSON Northland at Oviedo Site Minister

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magine a social gathering that was put together for the sole purpose of those not invited. A group of women did just that last weekend in Oviedo.

The guest speaker for the Women’s Tea, titled “In Her Shoes,” was local social activist and visionary Krissy Todd, founder of the Hope Foundation. Krissy shared her story and what it has been like to be “in her shoes” as God has moved her from small business owner and mom to outreach ministry and homeless/poverty advocate.

Krissy then talked about what it is like to be in their shoes, the shoes of the women she serves every week through the food pantry in Oviedo. What it must be like to have had a home, a job, a family, a normal life, and have had it all disappear for whatever reason, and how they have to cope and survive. These stories are riveting, and they are not in some foreign land; they are here in our own back yards.

The tea and food were great, and Krissy painted a picture of how great our God is and how He works through the lives of normal individuals to further the work of His Kingdom. The women in attendance were able to see and hear how God creates opportunities for each and every one of us to be the bearers of the Good News, putting hands and feet to the Gospel, where we are with what we’ve got, right now. What an event, right? Well, that is not even the best part …

The end of the event was marked with a vision that was cast for all the women in attendance that I want to share with each of you. These questions were asked: “What if we did this for them? What if we threw a tea party and fed and showered these women in need in our own community with love and

gifts and what every woman enjoys and specifically needs?

What if there were gift cards; bags of donated clothes or food; salon, pedicure and manicure certificates; facials; prayer; conversation; and hope shared?” Wow, now that is an idea!

Luke 14:12-14 says: “Then Jesus said to his host, ‘When you give a luncheon or dinner, do not invite your friends, your brothers or relatives, or your rich neighbors; if you do, they may invite you back and so you will be repaid. But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed. Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous’” (NIV).

Please keep praying about ways you can be involved in this outreach event that will take place in the fall through our partnership with the Hope Foundation. If you were unable to be at the tea, or you are a guy, then be praying about ways to be involved in a support role through donating, volunteering and definitely through prayer!

Contact Maggie Jobson (mjobson@cfl.rr.com) or Terry Tinsley (tatinsley@mac.com) for details on how you can “be a part of it” with all of us here at Northland at Oviedo! We continue to pray that each of you will passionately pursue Christ in your life in such a way that you will be compelled to do what you can, with what you’ve got, where you are, right now!

SUNdayS, Beginning June 7 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., Central Winds Park, Winter Springs Play against other area high school students.

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

Great fun, food and conversations.

Student Ministries Leaders

Training Session

THIS MONday, JUNE 8, 6:30 to 8 p.m., WEEK! fellowship hall

Having an Attitude of Prayer

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BEGINS TODAY!

Ladies Tea table hosts.

news@westoaks want to thank the elders and leadership teams who challenged us to pray and fast on Thursdays for 12 weeks.

As we have been praying for our own spiritual growth, our church as a whole, finances and making a difference in the world we live in, the attitudes of those who have been praying are changing every day. I know those of us at West Oaks have been trying to live our lives in this spirit of prayer and seeing what God does in and through us as we have prayed and fasted. It has truly been a blessing for all of us to be united in this way.

To go a little further, our relationship with Christ and with others is dependent on this personal time with our Savior. I think many of us overlook how powerful prayer is in our lives, so we skip over that part of our relationship with Christ and trust in our own strength. My hope in our time of prayer together as a church is that it would begin transforming our lives into the image of who Christ desires for us to be. When we love God in ways that honor Him, we begin to understand what it means to worship Him for who He is and what He has done. The Holy Spirit is revealing Himself to us, and we are seeing how we can care for and love each other through His power. It has been awesome to be a witness to how God is using our time together.

Here are some specific things we have been praying about for our West Oaks site: • Personal spiritual growth and love for Christ for

HIGH SCHOOL SAND VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE

>>> OVIEDO.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET

Old friends, new friends and fellowship.

TOMMY NOVAK Northland at West Oaks Site Minister

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all who worship with us at West Oaks.

• Personal spiritual growth and love for Christ for all who worship at Northland.

• West Oaks finances (that we would meet our budget needs).

• Youth ministry at West Oaks.

• Ministries happening through those here as well as all of Northland.

Please keep these needs in your prayers as you spend time praying and fasting each Thursday over the next few weeks. I believe we will see God do amazing things. >>> WESTOAKS.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET

Join the discussion about the West Oaks Student Ministries and receive training to help lead our teens in a life with Christ. The Novaks have more than 22 years’ experience in working with teens and are thrilled to jump-start this ministry.

Details: Tommy Novak (352-989-7378 or tommy. novak@northlandchurch.net)

Ladies Night Out

THIS WEEK!

FRIday, JUNE 12, 7 to 9 p.m., sweet traditions, winter garden Coffee, dessert and friends.

What a great combination!

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

Volunteers Needed

Prayerfully consider serving in one or more of the following areas: Usher, greeter, security, Children’s Ministries, Student Ministries , Tools at Your Service, setup, cleanup, hospitality or special events.

We are honoring longtime Northland grade school teacher Wendy Roque, who is joining her husband at another church.

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

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Pray for Our June Distributed Journeys!

BY SARAH MATTINGLY Northland Executive Assistant Service

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orthland has several journeys distributing around the globe this month. We ask that you keep them in your prayers.

Brazil — June 6-14

This team will be working with the Presbyterian Church of Manaus, one of our global partner churches. Team members will serve the people who live in the villages of the riverbanks of the Amazon River Basin with different teams, such as a medical and dental team, a VBS and children’s team, a sports team and an evangelism team.

Team Members These people are going on the trip: Felipe Santos, Deborah Balic, Adam Balic, Jeff Reinertsen, Cindy Reinertsen, Kelsey Reinertsen, Allecia Dyal, Katie Dyal and Tom Walker.

Prayer Points • Pray that God prepares our hearts and the hearts of the people we are going to serve.

• Pray that the people in the villages see Jesus Christ through us and come to Him for His saving grace.

• Pray that the Brazilian Government Environment Agency lift the ban for the people in the villages to fish and sell wood, which are their main sources of income and which they’ve been doing for several generations.

• Pray for safety during the trip.

Jamaica — June 20-27

This team will be building both relationships and buildings! They will be working on building homes and ministering to the Jamaican children.

Team Members These people are participating: Justin Brennan, Michelle Moyer, Samantha Stewart, Erica Emler, Michael Zielke, Erin Franz, Carlin Johnson, Stacey Miller, Lindsey Duke, Emily Davis, NanaYaa Amaning, Jessica Haussmann, Elizabeth Moore, Kelsey Renfrow, Mary Lesperance,

Distributed Journeys

To get information on these trips, visit Northland’s website (www. northlandchurch.net) and select “Serve Others” from the menu.

Details: Patti Harshey (patti.harshey@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0573) Brazil 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 1-9 Egypt 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 22-October 3 Egypt 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 17-23

IsleGo Missions

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

Send Missionaries Birthday Blessings July 1 Rachelle McInroe 140 Bolivia Court Sanford, FL 32771

July 2 Nancy Rentz 110 Variety Tree Circle Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

Nancy Petitto, Gina Petitto, Margaret Weisblat, Lorin Lee, Christopher Okell, Benjamin Truckenbrod, Marina Solano, Lindsay Cluxton, Melanie Carlson, Brian Carlson, Sarah Bogdon, Catherine Hauck, Kayla Wainscott, Abigail Rivenburg, Jack Evan Gritter, Elizabeth Gritter, Gabrielle Sallee, Dustin Fletcher, Caroline Gray, Isaac Kevin, Kevin Urichko, Blake Madison, Jordan Maly, John Gray, Jordan Gritter and Jacob Gritter.

Prayer Points • Pray that our students see such an abundance of God’s grace and love that they come back on fire for Him!

Dominican Republic — June 21-29

This team will be building a chapel for a gathering of worshippers in a village in the Dominican Republic. They will also be doing Children’s Ministry to share the gospel with the local children.

Team Members These team members are going on this trip: Karl Droppers, Lori Droppers, Mara Droppers, Steven Boncore, Jodi Boncore, Erin Boncore, Tim Burtrum, Renae Burtrum, Timmy Burtrum, Kimmy Jo Burtrum, Tony Burtrum, Kristi Droppers, Stephen Johnson, Parker Johnson, James Price, Matt Price, Rosalie Salvador, Alyssa Salvador, Deana Scott, Emilee Scott, Trent Truckenbrod, Leah Truckenbrod, Keith Williams, Stephanie Williams, Destiny Williams and Daniel Williams.

Prayer Points • Pray for health and strength for our team as we construct the chapel and share the Gospel.

• Pray that God would speak to and through each one of us uniquely as we serve.

• Pray for the congregation whose church we are building, that they would grow and spread the Gospel in the Dominican Republic and have a vibrant relationship with the Lord.

Local Service Projects vanessa puleo Northland Local Service Projects Coordinator

Can You Lend a Ladder?

Drop-off: Friday, June 12

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ore than 100 Northlanders will join the 2,500 others serving during the One Heart, Many Hands program from June 20 to 27. They will work on more than 150 homes of local families in need. For this project, we need to borrow many ladders for the teams that are coming in. If you can lend a ladder, drop if off at the Northland at Longwood parking lot 3 on Friday, June 12.

Simply put a tag on it with your name, phone number and e-mail address, and drop it off at the designated truck.

After the projects are completed, pick up your ladder in the same place.

Thank you for your servant’s heart!

Details: Vanessa Puleo (407-949-7156 or vanessa.puleo@ northlandchurch.net).

MORE Upcoming Serving Opportunities

(Check the website for more listings, project times, locations, age requirements and other information.)

Prayer Points • Pray for safe travels.

• Pray for healthy team members.

• Pray that all team members would have a servant’s heart.

June 19 . . . . . . . . . . Lake Charles Team, Serve project June 20 . . . . . . Ronald McDonald House, cooking team June 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . College Ministry Serve project June 24 . . . . . . . . Homeless Ministry Team, Downtown June 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Concession Stand Serve Team June 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . Pathways to Care, serve lunch July 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Homeless Ministry, Downtown July 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . Project Cleanup, Christian HELP July 11 . . . . . . . Coalition for the Homeless, cook dinner July 11 . . . . . . . . . . Little Hands project, at Northland July 11 . . . . . 15th Street house repair (on-site training) July 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Concession Stand Serve Team July 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Concession Stand Serve Team July 15 . . . . . . . . . . Project Parking Lot, Christian HELP July 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Concession Stand Serve Team July 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harvest Time International July 25 . . . . . . . . . Give Kids the World, serve breakfast July 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pathways to Care, serve lunch July 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ronald McDonald House, cook July 25 . . . . . 15th Street house repair (on-site training)

Italy — June 25-July 6

To Register:

Swaziland — June 30-July 18

This team will play a support role for the two other teams that will be coming to Swaziland, Africa, in July. Along with Northland’s partners from Vredulust Church in Cape Town, they will be working at the school for AIDS orphans and facilitating their teaching. They hope to work on some building projects and agricultural endeavors as well.

Team Members Those going are: Thom Willis, Mark Cline, Taryn Moorhead, Nina Droppers, Amy Ferraro and Rachael Spangenberg.

This team will assist Northland missionaries Gene and Susan Coleman with evangelistic outreach, literature distribution and prayer walking in areas of potential new ministries.

Team Members Those participating are: Alan Chantelau, Cyndi Lott, John Bonotto, Karla Caban, Lauri Gagnon and Sarah Mattingly.

Prayer Points • Pray for team unity.

• Pray that we would go with servant’s hearts and a learner’s attitude.

• Pray that we would be an encouragement to the Italian believers and the missionaries with whom we serve.

• Pray that God would work through our witness to draw many into a relationship with Jesus.

Vehicle Needed for Visiting Missionaries, Partners and Special Guests Prayerfully consider donating a vehicle (preferably a four-door sedan) to the Northland Service department for use by visiting missionaries, partners and special guests. Details: Sarah Mattingly (407-949-7170 or sarah.mattingly@northlandchurch.net)

1) Visit www.northlandchurch.net.

2) Select “Serve Others” on the top menu bar; or the “Local Service Project” icon at the bottom.

3) Select the “Serve Locally” icon.

4) Browse the list of projects and locate the one that interests you; Select it and “Join the group.”

5) You will then be contacted with information regarding a team meeting to review project details.

Details: Vanessa Puleo (407-949-7156 or vanessa.puleo@ northlandchurch.net)

TOOLS NEEDED

Do you have materials and tools that you are not using that are taking up space in your garage and/ or storage shed? Would you prayerfully consider donating them? We are always in need of tools, such as hammers, nails, screwdrivers, paint brushes, rollers, levels, wrenches, trowels and miscellaneous drywall materials. Contact me and I will be happy to take those off your hands!

Contact Vanessa Puleo (407-949-7156 or vanessa. puleo@northlandchurch.net).

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Middle & High School Students

Tuesdays-n-Thursdays Middle School:

8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

High School:

2 to 5 p.m.

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For middle and high schoolers. A great time to hang out and connect!

There will be games and a devotional. Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407-9497194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net)

Middle & High School Students MD CREW352 (Christians Radically Encouraging Worship)

THIS WEEK!

Sundays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., room 13; Wednesdays, 7 p.m., sanctuary. For 6th– to 12th-graders.

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

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Summer LUGrox: June 13 TO August 8 (off july 4)

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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!

Wednesdays, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink.

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

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BEGINS NEXT WEEK!

June 13 through August 1, 4:45 to 6 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, Fellowship Hall All 2009-10 sixth-graders are welcome.

Focus will be the “Identity” series. Students may choose whether or not to stay afterward for LUGRox. Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net)

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

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)

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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 Shaw (jenny.degeus@northlandchurch.net)

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

For all 9th- and 12th-grade girls 0f the 2008-09 scho0l year

Time to pass the BATON

Monday, June 8, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Northland at Longwood, Student Ministries and Care Center This fun dinner party fellowship will be a time for the ninth-grade girls to glean from, and ask questions of, the 12th-grade girls, as the seniors tell of life in high school, and specifically life as LUGRox and ABS leaders!

Come listen to the girls who have gone before you!

RSVP by Thursday, June 4. Details and RSVP: Laurie Copeland (Lauriecopeland@cfl.rr.com)

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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 justice.

He could not let sin go unpunished, so He sent His Son to take the punishment for our sins. Thank Him for that!

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Answer: WHY ISN’T LIFE FAIR?

Why isn’t life fair?

Job 21:6-7; Psalm 82:3-4 Have you ever wondered why life is not fair? Job wondered about that, too. Job asked, “Why do sinful people keep on living? The older they grow, the richer they get!” In Psalm 82, Asaph asks God to “stand up for those who are weak and for those whose fathers have died. See to it that those who are poor and those who are beaten down are treated fairly. Save the weak and those who are in need. Save them from the power of sinful people.”

We cannot change the unfair things that happen, but we can show God’s goodness by protecting others and helping those who have been treated unfairly. Life is not fair now, but God is fair. One day Jesus will come back to judge the earth and make all things fair!

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Draw a picture of yourself helping someone who is being treated unfairly.

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Draw a line to help the bees find their way to their kind friends.

This month the offering for Children’s Ministries will be going to the Ronald McDonald House!

Our friendship frame reminds us how God sent Barnabas to be Saul’s true friend!

These children completed the Young Believers Step 1 Class.

Search for and circle each word you find from this question: IF, GOD, IS, GOOD, THEN, WHY, ISN’T, LIFE, FAIR?

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The Marriage Course

By CONNIE RAINWATER Director of Content Development

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arriages are under a lot of pressure these days. It seems that during difficult times, pressure takes its toll on even the best of relationships. This unique marriage course provides couples with the opportunity for focused conversation together around guided topics.

Each class begins with the couples gathering in a candlelit room for a meal that they have provided for themselves. Together the large group views a video teaching, and then couples disperse to work through the evening’s material together. There is no group discussion – only discussion between

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husband and wife. The course gives married couples tools to build a strong and healthy marriage that lasts a lifetime.

When: Thursdays, June 25 through August 13

(8 weeks), 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.

(Child care provided upon request) Where: Northland at Longwood, room 4206 Cost: $10 registration per couple plus $10 for 2 workbooks Details and Registration: Barb Olsen (barbara.olsen@ northlandchurch.net or 407949-7183) Who could benefit: • those who want to enhance their marriage • those in the first years of marriage • those in challenging stages in their marriage • those struggling with issues in their marriage *Privacy as a couple is always respected.

Discussion topics include: • Recognizing each other’s needs • Learning to communicate effectively • Resolving conflict • Healing past hurt • Knowing how to make each other feel loved • Relations to parents and in-laws • Intimacy • Making time for each other • How to have fun together

Manage Your Finances God’s Way Join the 7-week Crown study

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id you know there are more than 2,350 verses in the Bible about money? Did you know that nearly half of Jesus’ parables are about possessions?

The Bible is full of wise counsel about our financial decisions. In fact, Jesus had more to say about money than about heaven and hell combined.

Crown Financial Ministries has a 30-year history of equipping people worldwide to learn, apply and teach God’s financial principles so they may know Christ more intimately, be free to serve Him, and help fund the Great Commission.

A seven-week, video-based Crown Financial small group study will be offered on Sundays, June 7

through July 26, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Northland at Longwood, room 4209. Led by Bob Shoemaker, this course teaches biblical financial management and practical tools and resources to help you manage your finances God’s way.

Bob Shoemaker has been a member of Northland since 1991.

He was a financial planner for 17 years and has been the area director for Crown Financial Ministries for the last nine years.

The cost for materials is $16, and these can be purchased at the class: Managing Our Finances God’s Way DVD, workbook and savings package.

Details and registration: Bob Shoemaker (407-628-7068 or bobshoemaker@mindspring.com)

Challenges to Christianity Discussion Group Elder Peter Katauskas to Lead Sundays, June 14 through August 30, 11 a.m., room 4206-07 Dr. Joel C. Hunter’s current sermon series, “Challenges to Christianity,” has sparked a lot of dialogue for Northlanders. In response, we will have the unique opportunity to hear from governing elder Peter Katauskas on these topics. Join in for the opportunity to delve deeper into the struggles of faith, and to address questions on these issues in a more personal setting.

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

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his week Dr. Hunter continues the new preaching series, “Challenges to Christianity — Brief Answers to Common Questions,” with his sermon “If God Is Good, Why Isn’t Life Fair?”

For many people, the circumstances of life often pose challenges to faith. But God doesn’t back down from a challenge. He is not intimidated by our doubts and fears. He will use them as the very things that bring us to a clearer knowledge and understanding of Him. Below are some resources available in the Northland Bookstore that address many of the struggles with faith we experience: Is God Really in Control? Trusting God in a World of Terrorism, Tsunamis, and Personal Tragedy, by Jerry Bridges There’s no more crucial topic in today’s world than understanding what God is up to in the midst of personal and global tragedy. Author Jerry Bridges offers comfort and hope by exploring the greater purposes of God, in light of Scripture.

Good News About Injustice: A Witness of Courage in a Hurting World, by Gary Haugen You no longer have to feel powerless and frustrated in the face of cruelty and hatred.

Here is a book that will show you how to bring real hope to our hurting world. Gary Haugen says that by courageously exposing the truth and removing the means of force, each of us can take part in God’s ongoing works of mercy.

It’s Not Fair! Finding Hope When Times Are Tough, by Wayne A. Mack with Deborah Howard Knowing who God is, understanding His character, has incredible practical value in facing painful circumstances of life. A deep personal knowledge of God will help us handle events and experiences that we don’t desire and don’t think we deserve. This will keep us from responding to the unpleasant and unwanted experiences in life with the thoughts and words “It’s not fair.”

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he following resources are available for use from the Northland Resource Library to any family, group or individual who wants to grow in the faith through Christ-centered studies. Details: Suzanne McCutchen (407971-2050) The Life You’ve Always Wanted, by John Ortberg (Six-session DVD plus workbook) If you’re tired of the status quo – if you suspect there’s more to Christianity than what you’ve experienced – John Ortberg invites you and your small group to join him on a road to transformation and spiritual vigor that anyone can take.

Designated to help you make the journey together, The Life You’ve Always Wanted (Zondervan) guides you down the ancient path of the spiritual disciplines. Cultivate new intimacy and confidence in prayer. Discover the freedom of secrecy. Taste the benefits of slowing life’s frenetic pace. Learn how to be guided by the Holy Spirit ... and more.

Moving Through Your Problems Toward Finding God, by Dr. Larry Crabb (Six weeks, workbook plus video) In today’s psychological culture, we have become a people more concerned with solving our problems than finding God. Whenever we place a higher priority on solving our problems than pursuing God, we become immoral. Finding God leads the way to real freedom and joy by insisting that looking for God in the middle of our problems, rather than requiring God to provide solutions to our problems, is the path to life.

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been through a divorce can experience personal growth and healing. Workbook is available at Northland’s bookstore for $16. Preregistration is required; child care is available. Details and registration: Donna Delzingaro (407-937-1749)

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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)

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

Participate in the Belong study and 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: • Take the online Belong study at www.northlandchurch.net.

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

3) Those who complete the online membership process will be contacted by a membership coach by phone.

Online membership requires current personal contact information.

4) Participate in an on-site Belong class.

Watch the Northland News for details on the next class.

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

LW DIVORCECARE

Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 4209-10. A 13week session in which individuals who have

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

Mondays, starting June 1, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 4206-7. If you are experiencing grief due to the death of a loved one, this healing ministry walks you through the steps of grief. Workbook is available at Northland’s bookstore for $16.

Details and registration: GriefShare voiceline (407-949-7152)

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First and third Thursdays of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 4209. A support group helping parents cope with kids in trouble, in jail, on drugs, etc., and with serious behavioral problems. Child care available by reservation.

Details: Laurie Jean Harrington (lauriejean2@ bellsouth.net or 407 977 6742)

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)

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Women in Conflict Peacemaking Support Group Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Gonzalez home.

Learn how to respond to conflict in a biblically faithful manner, based on the “4 G’s” found in The Peacemaker, by Ken Sande. Child care is not available. Details: Christina Gonzalez (407-923-1789)

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 BUSINESSMEN’S FRIDAY LUNCH

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

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

fellowship hall. Get connected with other moms for friendship and encouragement through meetings and playgroup activities.

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

LW MOTORCYCLE GROUP

Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. Northland joins with Nathaniel’s Hope monthly 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 (407-9370549 or buddybreak@northlandchurch.net)

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

Details: Lori Cooper-Keith (407-381-2051) • Airboat Ride Saturday, June 13, 9:30 a.m. for a fun fellowship ride to the Lone Cabbage Fish Camp for lunch and an opportunity for a group airboat ride. A $2 coupon will be provided for the airboat. Register by June 10. Details and registration: Lori Cooper-Keith (407-381-2051)

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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 COUPLES CAFÉ

Saturday, August 15, 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 (407949-7188 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, June 12, 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 Todd Setsma, who will speak to us about golf, PING and the Lord. Cost: $35 per person; food costs extra. RSVP by Tuesday, June 9. Details and reservations: Parks Reinhardt (407-880-9932 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

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

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Third Monday of each month, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center,

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. A list of books is available in the Northland Bookstore. Details: Ruth Rudy (407484-3000 or ruthrudy@cfl.rr.com)

LW PeaceSeekers Informational Meeting

Monday, June 1, 6 p.m., room 4213. Northland’s peacemaking team, called PeaceSeekers, will be available to answer questions concerning personalized services to help individuals, ministries, and businesses resolve conflict using tried and true biblical principles. Details: Richard Arndt (407-221-8955)

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: 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 – ACHE

Fridays, 8:15 p.m., Red Bug Lake Park. On break until July 10 to allow for routine field maintenance. Details: Mike Cannavo (407-3590191)

LW TENNIS

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

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)

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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 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 (derika.hacker@northlandchurch.net or 407-473-4537)

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information about grade-school student baptisms, contact Diane Jones (diane. jones@northlandchurch.net or 407-9497188).

LW INFANT BAPTISM/DEDICATION CLASS

Saturday, July 18, 7 p.m., rooms 42067. Child care is available upon request.

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

PRAYER LW CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES PRAYER TEAM

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

LW CHILD BAPTISMS

Northland recommends the Steps for Young Believers course for children prior to baptism, but it is not mandatory. For

Mondays, starting June 22, 10 a.m. to noon, room 4213. A Bible study by Beth Moore, Kay Arthur and Priscilla Shirer. Workbook available at the Northland bookstore. Child care provided. Details: Laurie Jean Harrington (lauriejean2@bellsouth.net or 407-977-6742)

LW A Heart Like His, Beth Moore Study

LW PHILIPPIANS

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

ADULT BIBLE STUDIES LW JAMES

LW ROMANS

Sunday, June 14, 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)

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES

LW PRE-WORSHIP PRAYER MEETINGS

LW PRAYER GROUP

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)

LW ADULT BAPTISMS

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)

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

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

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

LW PHILIPPIANS (SINGLES)

BAPTISM

LW ISAIAH

Seeking the heart of God through a study of David.

• Mondays, June 1 through August 10, 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., rooms 4206-07. Child care available by reservation. Details and registration for child care: Cherrie Rowe (cherbear100@aol.com or 407-322-6850) • Wednesdays, May 27 through August 5, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., rooms 4206-07. No child care provided. Details: Cherrie Rowe (cherbear100@aol.com or 407-322-6850)

LW MEN’S PRAISE AND PRAYER

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

WO 1 and 2 Peter

Sundays, 10:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall. Study the books of first and second Peter. Details: Rob Ross (321-948-2512 or rob@EnlightenDigital.com)

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

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)

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MEN’S BIBLE STUDIES

LW Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed

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)

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

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

LW REVELATION — PRECEPT UPON PRECEPT

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

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

MD LIVING BEYOND YOURSELF, A BETH MOORE STUDY Wednesdays, 9 to 11 a.m., rooms 2, 3. A study that explores the fruit of the Spirit. Child care is available. Child care is available. Details: Deborah Balic (407-832-9171) or Frances Merritt (407-554-0076) MD Search for Significance Wednesdays, beginning June 10, 7 to 8:15 p.m., rooms 2,3. A Robert McGee study to build your self-worth on God’s truth. Child care is not available. Details: Marilyn Faber (352-357-0983) or Christina Ferrito-Dugan (352-735-1974) OV Bad Girls of the Bible (SINGLE WOMEN) Fridays, starting May 29, 7 p.m., NOCC. This ongoing group for single moms will bring you closer than ever to some of the shady ladies from Scripture who have so much to teach us. Book and workbook required. Child care available off site. Details: Michelle Redding (mredding10@cfl.rr.com or 407-497-6540)

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

ADULTS LW An Evening with Kent Miller

Thursday, June 11, 7 to 9 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, the Rink. Join Kent Miller, a licensed professional counselor who helps men and couples find freedom from things they are dependent upon while establishing healing and intimacy in their relationships, and who helps families work through difficult issues of adolescents, for the evening sponsored by His Way Christian Fellowship. Free; donations appreciated. Details: Frank and P.J. Turner (407-599-9770)

LW Beyond Addiction Seminar

Saturday, June 6, 8:30 a.m., Northland at Longwood. If you want to understand or know someone who struggles with any type of addictions such as alcohol, food, pornography, people-pleasing, shopping excessively, then this conference will point the way for you to find lasting freedom. Sharon Hersh, author of The Last Addiction, and Clint Clark, counselor, and Andy Gullahorn, will share their heart, struggles, and the gift of God’s healing path. Ticket cost: $35. Purchase tickets at www.northlandchurch. net. Details: Elaine Harland (elaine.harland@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4002)

LW CHALLENGES TO CHRISTIANITY

Sundays, June 14 through August 30, 11 a.m., rooms 4206-07. Discussion group focusing on Dr. Joel C. Hunter’s current sermon series, led by governing elder Peter Katauskas. Delve more deeply into struggles of faith and address questions and challenges to Christianity.

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

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 24, 7 p.m., room 4215. Study of Ephesians. Details: Diana Oxford (doxford@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 MANAGING OUR FINANCES GOD’S WAY

Sundays, June 7 to July 26, 9 to 10:30 a.m., room 4209. Learn about biblical financial management and about practical tools and resources to help you manage your finances God’s way. Cost for materials $16. Details and registration: Bob Shoemaker (407-599-3132 or bobshoemaker@mindspring.com)

LW The Marriage Course

Thursdays, June 25 through August 13, 6:15 to 9:15 p.m., room 4206. Bring dinner and develop practical tools to apply to build a strong and healthy marriage that lasts a lifetime. For couples who want to enhance their marriage, are struggling with their marriage or are in challenging stages of marriage. Cost: $10 registration per couple and $10 for two workbooks. Child care available with registration.

Details and registration: Barb Olsen (407-9497183 or barbara.olsen@northlandchurch.net)

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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)

WOMEN LW FAITHFUL AND TRUE

Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing, room 5108. If you have a desire to live authentically, honestly, and intimately in your relationships, this group will provide hope and a safe place to heal if you have experienced sexual betrayal, deception, and lies of secrecy which keep you in bondage.

Details and registration: Vicki M. Wotring (520631-0886 or celebratelife3@aol.com)

WO Discover God’s Way of Handling Money

CHILDREN LW Early Learning Center

Summer Program Tuesdays through Thursdays, June 30 to July 30, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Early Childhood Wing.

For children 3 to 5 years old (on September 1, 2009). Fee is $85 per week or $350 for entire five weeks ($75 discount). Space is limited. Details and registration: Cathy Casavant (407-937-1786 or cathy.casavant@northlandchurch.net)

LW STEPS FOR YOUNG BELIEVERS

(GRADES 2 – 5) AND THEIR PARENTS These courses in basic discipleship include classroom sessions and daily at-home devotionals. Sundays, 4 to 5:45 p.m. Materials cost for each class: $5. Registration is required.

Details and registration: Teri Grayson (407-9494014 or teri.grayson@northlandchurch.net • STEP 1—BECOMING A PART OF GOD’S FAMILY: June 28 to July 19. Focus: Salvation and assurance. Includes Communion instruction.

• STEP 2—THE MOST IMPORTANT THING: June 28 to July 26. 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: October 11 to November 15. 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.

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

Opportunities to serve.

volunteer

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

Longwood: Volunteer Central

Calvie Hughson 407-937-1831 or calvie.hughson@northlandchurch.net 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)

LW phone VolunteerS

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)

LW SINGLE MOTHERS OPPORTUNITY

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

LW SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN AND TEENS

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

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

LOCAL SERVICE PROJECTS For a project list and registration, visit www. northlandchurch.net. More info on page 6.

Details: Vanessa Puleo (vanessa.puleo@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7156)

LW ACCESS MINISTRIES STEERING COMMITTEE

Seeking community professionals and stakeholders who have a heart for addressing community-based options for affordable housing and care for people with disabilities in Central Florida to serve on a steering committee.

Details: Laura Lee Wright (407-937-0549 or lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net)

LW BLOOD DRIVE

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

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)

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)

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)

Serve your local community

LW COVERING CARE BLANKET

MD Celebrate Recovery Local Chapter

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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)

LW JAIL MINISTRY

Adoption by Shepherd Care Tuesday, June 9, 7 to 9 p.m., 2911 Lakeview Drive, Fern Park. Thinking about adoption?

Come to a free informational meeting. Details and R.S.V.P.: 407-265-9599.

LW PETPALS

Art and Faith — The Art of Enduring Opportunity for six artists to create an exhibition on the theme of endurance as it relates to their faith and their world with six international artists of The Limner Society at the CityArts Factory in downtown Orlando, October 6 to 15. Application deadline: June 1. Details and applications: www.LimnerSociety.com

• 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)

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 407699-4903) • Picnic Saturday, May 30, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Korean Church, 2610 S. Highway 17-92, Casselberry. If you are serving with your trained house pet in nursing homes or are interested in participating in PetPals, bring your pet, leash, toy and a covered dish to this annual picnic. Breed restrictions apply.

Details: Becky Yeager (leahyeager@aol.com or 407-699-4903)

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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)

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.

Harvest Time International Mission Ministry needs volunteers for four hours a week. Volunteer positions include: administrative, praying, ministering, helping families apply for benefits, and sorting food.

Details: Terry (407-474-0441 or www.harvesttime.org) 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) 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) Joy Christian Arts Academy Showcase Friday, June 19, 7 p.m. and Saturday, June 20, 2 p.m., Winter Springs High School auditorium. You are invited to their 22nd

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Showcase Production, “Inexpressible Joy.” Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door.

Children 5 and under prohibited. Details and ticket reservation: mj@joychristianarts.com or 407-365-5531 President’s Job Fair (CFEC.org) Wednesday, July 15, 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)

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

Details: www.nearhim.com

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women 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) 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) Surviving Financial Meltdown Thursdays, June 4 to July 30, noon, First Watch, 249 W. State Road 436, #1061, Altamonte Springs. Summer book study on maintaining a biblical versus worldly perspective and thriving during difficult financial times.

Bring your copy of Surviving Financial Meltdown,

by Ron Blue. Details and registration: Cindy Price (407-221-3981 or Cindy@CindyPrice.com) or Linda McCormick (407-925-9196) WORKPLACE MINISTRY First Tuesday of each month, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Orlando. J4 Leaders, an interdenominational ministry for women to help encourage one another to succeed with a biblical worldview.

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

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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).

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CAR (4-DOOR SEDAN) is needed by the Northland Service department for use by visiting missionaries, partners and special guests. Details: Sarah Mattingly (407-949-7170 or sarah.mattingly@northlandchurch.net)

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Christian and classic children’s books as well as parenting and marriage books are needed for the Northland Children’s and Family library. Books may be dropped off in the Children’s Ministry Office. Details: Bethany Durys (bethany.durys@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0541)

LW Nonperishable food items can be placed into the designated wooden boxes in the lobby and in the Student Ministries and Care Center. Details: Gretchen Kerr (407-9497190 or gretchen.kerr@northlandchurch.net) MD LOVE COLLECTION New collection each month for The Carpenter’s House for Children and for Loaves and Fishes of Apopka. Visit the information table for list. Details: Ann South (south4@comcast.net or 352-267-3388) or Sharlee Hollingsworth (shollingsworth2@cfl.rr.com)

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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 407-415-7678) OV

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

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

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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 Lu Pall (Mlupall777@yahoo.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.

Congratulations!

FINANCIAL REPORT

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As of june 1, 2009 Electronic giving is available at the kiosks located in the foyer or online at www.northlandchurch.net. Offering envelopes are available at all giving boxes and can also be mailed to your home for convenience.

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

TITHES and OFFERINGS This Week This Quarter This Year

Need $240,000 $2,160,000 $5,280,000

Received $265,846 $2,125,872 $4,895,409 Surplus / (Deficit) $25,846 ($34,128) ($384,591)*

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

BUILDING FUND

Need

Received Surplus / (Deficit)

Jenny DeGeus and Jeremiah Shaw of Northland’s Worship Team became husband and wife on May 22.

This Week This Quarter $41,200 $370,800 $46,930 $309,062 $5,730 ($61,738)

This Year $906,400 $679,696 ($226,704)

LOAN BALANCE is currently $20,062,500 ...............................................................................................................

ATTENDANCE for weekend of May 30 to June 1, 2009 Northland at Longwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,195 Northland at Mount Dora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 Northland at Oviedo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419 Northland at West Oaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Northland Webstream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,799 at 1,029 sites Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,815 at 1,033 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?

Elaine Harland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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.

Children’s Ministries Debbie Blahnik, Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7162 Lori Gagnon, Early Childhood Administrator . . . . . 407-949-4010 Julie Meeker, Grade School Administrator . . . . . . 407-949-7153 Pam Anderson, Co-op Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7179 Pastoral Care Scotty Alderman, Pastoral Care Coordinator . . . . . 407-949-4035 Elaine Harland, Care Ministries Coordinator . . . . . 407-949-4402

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

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

West Oaks blog website . . . . . . westoaks.northlandchurch.net

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

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

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

COUNSELING Northland partner, nonprofit counseling ministries.

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

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

ACCESS MINISTRIES While meeting the needs of individuals with disabilities has always been important to our church, we are working on expanding the programs and services offered. These efforts are being led by Laura Lee Wright, Northland’s Access Ministries team leader (407-937-0549 or lauralee. wright@northlandchurch.net).

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

LIFEHOPE LifeHope is a benevolence ministry that serves people in need in our church family and community for the purpose of connecting them to a relationship with God and Christian community through worship, equipping and service. It is the privilege of our ministers to love, listen, pray with and serve you during your first visit. They will help assess your priority needs and eligibility to be considered for assistance. Our LifeHope staff will then guide you toward your next steps. This may require an additional visit. Our strongest desire is to empower and equip you to live the life God has for you. Details: Laura Young (407-949-7151) LifeHope Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to noon, at Northland’s Student Ministries and Care Center.

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

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

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

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

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

Check the Belong section in the Northland News for details.

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

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GOVERNING ELDERS

BELIEVE 16

Preaching the message this weekend: Dr. Joel C. Hunter, Senior Pastor

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

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

THIS WEEKEND’S MESSAGE:

Worship focus:

Challenges to Christianity: Brief Answers to Common Questions If God Is Good, Why Isn’t Life Fair?

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Scripture focus:

Worship God today as the Champion of justice. “God’s justice means that He always acts in accordance with what is right and is Himself the final standard of what is right” (Wayne Grudem). Though life’s circumstances may seem unfair, we can trust in God’s ultimate justice.

Job 21:6-7; Psalm 82:3-4 (nasb)

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Job 21:6-7 Even when I remember, I am disturbed, and horror takes hold of my flesh. Why do the wicked still live, continue on, also become very powerful?

Psalm 82:3-4 Vindicate the weak and fatherless; Do justice to the afflicted and destitute. Rescue the weak and needy; Deliver them out of the hand of the wicked.

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

Father, teach us true religion – doing justly, loving mercy, walking humbly with You, visiting the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and keeping ourselves unspotted by the world.

RELEVANT READS AND RESOURCES ARE ON PAGE 10.

Notes:

REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR BIBLE TO WORSHIP SERVICE

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B i b l e s a r e 2 5 % o f f e v e r y d a y a t N o r t h l a n d ’s b o o k s t o r e .

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