Northland News Vol 10/Iss 27

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JULY 4 – 11, 2009

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VOLUME 10, ISSUE 27

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

What’s Happening This Week?

LONGWOOD SITE Saturday, JULY 4

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

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

SUNday, JUly 5

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

communion Prayer Room Sanctuary ECW CWW 4213-15 4210 F.Hall/SMCC 4205 Sanctuary ECW CWW CWW 4206-7 5108-9/CWW 5106-7/CWW 4206-8 Sanctuary ECW CWW The Rink/SMCC

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Beth Moore Study Anointed, Transformed and Redeemed Post Marriage 911 Study (cc) Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Grief Share Common Ground Young Adult Ministry Faithful and True Men’s Group

TUESday, JUly 7 8:30 am 2:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:15 pm

Prayer Room Sanctuary ECW CWW

Prayer Meeting (cc) Worship (cc)* (hi) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Romans Managing Your Finances God’s Way Transformers Study (cc) Connection Groups (cc) Worship (cc)* Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Special Needs Class Challenges to Christianity Young Believers Step 1 Young Believers Step 2 Singles Small Group Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 College Ministry

Monday, JUly 6 9:45 am 10:00 am 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm

communion

Middle School T-N-T High School T-N-T DivorceCare AMEN Near Him Home Educators Praxis (cc)

4206-7 4213 4210 Sanctuary ECW CWW 4204-9 The Rink/SMCC F.Hall/SMCC

The Rink/SMCC The Rink/SMCC 4205, 4208-10, 4213-17 4206-7 1115/SMCC 4204

WEDNEsday, JUly 8

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

Beth Moore Study (cc) 4204,6-7,8,17 Connection Groups 4205,9 Faithful and True (Women) 5108-9/CWW Jesus and the Gospels 4128 New Faces New Music Summer Concert The Rink/SMCC

THURsday, JUly 9

6:30 am 6:30 am 6:30 am 8:30 am 2:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 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 High School T-N-T Congregational Prayer Time The Marriage Course Men’s Fraternity His Way Financial Peace University

Saturday, JUly 11

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

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 The Rink/SMCC Sanctuary 4206-7 4128 F.Hall/SMCC 4210

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

MOUNT DORA SITE SUNday, JUly 5

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

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

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

TUESday, JUly 7

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

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

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

TBD Rooms 2, 3 Sanctuary

OVIEDO SITE SUNday, JUly 5

communion

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

Auditorium 9-109 9-107 9-105 8-107 Auditorium 9-109 9-107 9-105 8-107 Hallway NOCC

Monday, July 6

7:00 pm Anointed, Transformed and Redeemed (Women)

Harrington home

TUESday, JUly 7

Connection Group (Men) NOCC Fun at Sliderz Indoor Playground (Children) Sliderz AXIS: Middle School Bible Study NOCC The Life of Joseph (Couples) Wiest home

Friday, July 10 7:00 am

Beach Days (High School)

Meet at NOCC

WEST OAKS SITE SUNday, JUly 5 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 10:30 am 10:30 am

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

TUESday, JUly 7

10:00 am Baptism Bible Study (age 10-14)

THURsday, JUly 9 6:00 pm

Congregational Prayer Time

Friday, July 10

10:00 am West Oaks Playgroup

Saturday, July 11 8:00 am

Men in the Word

What’s on the Web?

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Rooms 2, 3 Triangle Lanes, Mount Dora Calvary Chapel

WEDNEsday, JUly 8

6:30 am 10:00 am 5:00 pm 7:00 pm

(CWW) Children’s Worship Wing (SMCC) Student Ministries and Care Center (F.Hall) Fellowship Hall (NOCC) Northland at Oviedo Community Center

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

Hartnett home

Sanctuary

Monkey Joe’s

St. Paul’s Fellowship Center 2nd floor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mondays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m. * Concurrent among Longwood, Mount Dora, Oviedo and West Oaks sites ** Concurrent among Longwood, Mount Dora and Oviedo sites Children’s Church (Grades 1 – 5) Saturdays, 5 p.m.; Sundays, 9 and 11 a.m., 6 p.m.; and Mondays, 7 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

BELONG

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BELIEVE

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BECOME

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BE SENT

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BEYOND

THIS WEEK!

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

Publish His glorious deeds among the nations. Tell everyone about the amazing things He does. (Psalm 96:3, NLT) Send newspaper correspondence to: newspaper@northlandchurch.net Newspaper Staff Dede Caruso, Coordinator/Production Artist Melissa Bogdany, Copy Editor Robert Andrescik, Director of Print and Public Relations Connie Rainwater, Director of Content Development 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 Robb Richardson, Photographer

Friday, July 17, 7 p.m., The Rink Bring a blanket or folding chair, and prepare to have some fun eating popcorn and watching a great movie with family and friends.

See how the theme relates to being rescued by Jesus.

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

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Perspective From The Cross

“The Blood Poured Out” by Clay Dunklin

BY Teresa McCaskill Creative Producer, Worship

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his week Pastor Joel begins a miniseries on intellectual challenges to Christianity. As you probably know, the team that plans the worship services every weekend takes its cue from Pastor Joel’s topics and tries to create a worship environment that will support the preaching of God’s Word as well as the creating of an environment where the congregation can express its praise to God. Every step is prayed over, discussed, examined, reexamined and reexamined again! As we looked at this new series and talked it over, we realized we’d like to try something a little different for the next five weeks.

One of our five worship interns from The University of Mobile in Mobile, Alabama (more info on page 14), Clay Dunklin, happens to be a fine artist. He created the piece of art on the front page this weekend. This piece is the first in a series of five. Each week Clay will create a work of art that will be displayed on the platform during our worship times. A reproduction also will be on the front page of this paper each week so you can take a closer look and see details you might not see from your seat or online. For those of you at our Longwood site, you are also welcome to come up and see Clay’s artwork before or after the services.

Each panel will connect with Pastor Joel’s sermon topic for the weekend. At the end of the series, we will print all five of the panels alongside one another in the newspaper. Clay had to create this artwork with the end in mind (a perspective known to those of us who have listened to Pastor Joel through the years!). Below, Clay talks about how he came up with this idea, as well as more about art in the church.

Clay: I wanted to portray something that spans time, life and all reality. The cross is a testament to Christianity and how God works. The rest of the series will point back to this symbol of God’s love in action, the cross.

Teresa: So it’s perfect that we would be celebrating the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper this weekend!

Clay: Yes! I wanted to portray the reality of the blood of Christ spilt and poured out for our sins. Jesus used the imagery of the cup filled with wine to symbolize His blood poured out for the forgiveness of sin. In my piece, I have painted a bottle that has been broken and used shards of glass affixed to the canvas to portray Christ’s suffering on the cross. You’ll notice the scrolls of red paint on the canvas, reminding us that Christ’s blood brings redemption and cleansing to all of our life.

Teresa: What else do you want us to notice in your piece?

Clay: You also can see light pouring in at the top of the canvas.

Jesus is the Light of the world. He brings understanding to us when we don’t understand.

Even this light is seen in the light of the cross. The cross is rustic and natural. I’ve added pieces of wood to make it more realistic.

Teresa: How is your piece different from a painting?

Clay: I guess it’s different in my use of mixed media. Along with the paint on the canvas, I’ve added glass and wood.

When Pastor Joel mentioned the benefits of incorporating different perspectives and views along with the old and the new into our understanding, I envisioned this piece being more 3-dimensional in its design. I love paintings, but I also like there being an element that is tangible, something you could touch and feel like it is in real life. This makes it more personal and realistic.

Teresa: That makes me picture Jesus with His disciples at the Last Supper. I can imagine Him touching the cup of wine and handing it to each of the disciples. It makes it more real.

Clay: Right! My main purpose is to give a visual image of Communion, to bring it into reality more. When we talk about and take Communion, sometimes it feels kind of distant – something we’ve done for so long. I think bringing it into reality and having a tangible visual reality is the idea behind this panel.

Teresa: Have you ever tried to do anything like this before?

Clay: Well, I’ve never done anything this fast, especially this big! It’s the biggest thing I’ve ever painted – in less than a week.

Teresa: When did you know you were an artist?

Clay: Art is the only thing I’ve always done. Kids always say what they want to be when they grow up - a fireman, a policeman, ... Well, I wanted to be an artist. I was always drawing. I took art classes in middle school and high school – that’s when I got into mixed media. Music I had to work at. Art feels more natural.

Teresa: What is your desire for art in the church?

Clay: I’ve always had a desire to see the visual arts as a worship form in the church, in the body. I believe art has fallen by the wayside. I’ve had a desire for art to come back into the church in a way that would help us focus on who God is and what He has done and bring glory to Him.

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Clay Dunklin worships through art.

Mount Dora Youths Love to Serve Bill Chapman Northland at Mount Dora Site Minister

“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”

–Colossians 3:17 (NIV)

Serving Jesus and enjoying friends – it doesn’t get any better than that!

Adults at Northland at Mount Dora love to serve Christ as well! Take Jonathan and Melony Bailey, for example.

This couple serve regularly at The Carpenter’s House for Children in Leesburg. Jonathan offers his talent and time to the Lord as Mount Dora’s lighting tech on Sunday mornings. And now they are following Christ’s lead in their newest serving venture, a Distributed Journey to Brazil.

Jonathan and Melony will join the August Brazil team and offer their skills in painting (Jonathan) and hair styling (Melony). The Lord has certainly called them to go and has given them the precise abilities they need to be effective on the trip. Going where God calls you to go to do what He

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he youths at Northland at Mount Dora love to serve Jesus! On June 20, middle and high school students (and some parents) gathered on the farm of Brent and Melanie Williams to prepare for the Mount Dora site’s Fourth of July party.

The barn was cleared out, lawn furniture was cleaned up, and cattle were herded to another pasture (yes, cattle!) – all to get ready for the Mount Adorables to come together for fun on the Fourth. These youths worked hard and afterward ate pizza, doused each other with water, and slid downhill on a Goliath-sized Slip ’n Slide.

has called you to do – it doesn’t get any better than that!

There are so many more examples of service in Jesus’ name at Mount Dora – way too many to mention here. Mount Dora, I am Jonathan and Melony Bailey. proud of your servants’ hearts. I am proud to be your minister! >>> MOUNTDORA.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Wednesdays, 6 to 7 p.m., War Room No gathering on June 17. We encourage you to pray wherever you are at that time. Details: Bill Chapman (352-434-4116 or bill.chapman@ northlandchurch.net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

JULY LOVE COLLECTION

We are collecting for Loaves & Fishes of Apopka.

Here is a list of needed items: Shampoo, deodorant, toothbrushes, toilet paper, laundry detergent, bar soap, dish soap, dish sponges, pine cleaner, disposable razors and breakfast cereal (critical need).

The youth of Northland at Mount Dora lend a helping hand.

Details: Ann South (352-267-3388 or south4@ comcast.net) or Sharlee Hollingsworth (shollings worth2@cfl.rr.com)

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“…, so that …”

JEREMY JOBSON Northland at Oviedo Site Minister

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have I have often thought a word study of “so that” would be great because it always seems to come at a time of important direction or explanation. There are almost 1,000 occurrences of that term in the NASB translation. Why is it such an important set of words? According to one English website, “so that” is used as a subordinate clause to “show a cause producing an effect.” That means we must pay attention to the cause and the intended effect, not just one or the other, or we may miss the whole point.

Today’s text has this clause and is a great example of the importance of paying attention to both parts of the sentence, the cause and the resulting effect. We learn about Scripture itself, how it was created and why we are to believe it. It is “God-breathed,” or “inspired by God.” The Holy Spirit supernaturally presented the Word of God to and through men in such a way that it would reveal who God is more fully than the Hebrew Scripture had done, unveil His plans and fulfill His work in creation.

Awesome, but the verse goes on to say that there is a reason He did this: because Scripture is useful for several things – teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. Those are all important aspects of not only the Christian life, but the Christian life in community, the body of Christ as an organism. They are relationship verbs, implying the relationship between the Word of God and the reader, and also the many readers of the Word of God together, as a collective group.

Again, amazing, but why? That is where “so that” comes into play.

“So that” the man of God will be thoroughly equipped for every good work the Lord has in store. Wow, that is a powerful transition. The Word of God is useful for all of these things “so that” we may be “thoroughly equipped” for “the work” that lies ahead. God in heaven gave us His Word so we would be prepared, trained and ready for the work that He has planned for us, thoroughly.

As I said last week, we are all different. In Crazy Love, Francis Chan says, “God is a creator, not a duplicator,” so what He is thoroughly equipping me for is different from what He is thoroughly equipping you for, but be sure of this: He is thoroughly equipping all of us for the work He has for us to do. Notice I keep repeating the “thoroughly” part. He is not doing it half-heartedly. It does not say that His Word is useful for “kind of” equipping us or “possibly” equipping us.

There is no such thing as sideline or part-time Christianity.

This brings me to the last point. This verse says that this is all true for the “man of God.” His Word is useful for the man of God to be fully equipped to do the work. Are we men of God? Are we in His Word? Are we doing the good work? This is not works salvation; this is salvation works. It is by grace through faith that we are saved, lest any man should boast.

Those who have been saved become, by Christ’s work, men of God, reconciled and renewed and as such need His Word to be fully equipped to do the good work. These don’t seem to be options as much as imperatives, but that is another English lesson for another day! >>> OVIEDO.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET

Family Beach Day & Baptisms Saturday, July 25, fellowship begins at 10 a.m.; baptisms at 11 a.m., 27th Avenue Park (gather at pavilions), 3701 S. Atlantic Ave., New Smyrna Beach. Bring your family and a picnic lunch. If you or your child is interested in being baptized, contact Amanda Hartley (amanda.hartley@northlandchurch.net or 407222-7374)

news@westoaks Called to Freedom TOMMY NOVAK Northland at West Oaks Site Minister

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ave you ever asked yourself the question “What did Paul mean when he wrote, ‘You are called to be free’ in Galatians 5:13?” I think many of us see ourselves as free today because we live in the United States of America. But I think what Paul is getting at is the freedom found in Jesus Christ from the bondage of sin. Even though there is freedom in Christ, that does not give us permission to continue sinning. This freedom Paul describes in this passage is the freedom to love and serve one another – not get caught up in the law that held the people captive.

He sums this new freedom up ironically in the term “servant” or “slave.” We should use this freedom to serve others. We have been set free not to think of our own wants and desires (wow, is this something I need to work on in my own life!). The truth in this passage is we have been set free from selfishness so that we can truly love our neighbor.

Before we had a relationship with Christ, we were lost in our selfishness, but now we are free to participate in God’s love for all people through our service.

And here is when I say, Thank you for expressing your freedom through loving and caring for your neighbor. I am not only talking about the service projects you participate in regularly, but also the individual people you invest your

life in. I see your love and compassion for the mom who just started coming to our West Oaks site, and the support you have given to her and her daughter blows me away. And there are many people and families who are now a part of our West Oaks community because you loved them and cared for them.

I also know how important it is to hear the stories of the people you are sitting next to right now. When we read about and hear the statistics of where people are today, it is hard to imagine that one out of every eight people are going to bed hungry every night. Look around! Do you know who they are? I am encouraged to hear many of you talking about what you are doing, and have done, for those you know in difficult situations. Thank you! This is what Paul is saying in this passage. It has nothing to do with keeping the law, and everything to do with experiencing a love that can only come from experiencing Christ in your life.

I am thankful that as Paul talks about the difference between being absorbed with yourself –Galatians 5:13 (NIV) (and all the ways that is reflected in our world today) and loving others more than yourself, it is clear you are experiencing the latter. I see the love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control in many of you every weekend. I think this is evident in why so many of you stick around after the service for 20 to 30 minutes. All of these gifts are only truly experienced when we sacrifice ourselves for others. We only truly know love and joy when we give to another. And to all of you in our West Oaks family – you are doing that! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Keep being the hands, feet and voice of our Savior, and let freedom reign! Remember, you have been called to freedom.

“ You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love.”

>>> WESTOAKS.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET

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STUDENT MINISTRIES–SUMMER 2009

Details: Erica Emler (407-687-8571 or erica.emler@ northlandchurch.net)

Bible Study (Middle School) Tuesdays, 5 to 6 p.m., NOCC

High School Summer Series

Sundays, July 5 and 12, 6 to 8 p.m., NOCC. Topic: “Who’s Choosing?” About the things that influence how we make decisions and how Christ should be the main influence.

Beach Days (High School) - $5

Friday, July 10, 7 a.m., meet at NOCC.

Guys Day Out at Fun Spot (Middle School Boys) - $20

Wednesday, July 15, 11:30 a.m., meet at NOCC, return at 5 p.m. Go-karts, rides, video games and more! Details and registration: Erica Emler (407687-8571 or erica.emler@northlandchurch.net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES–SUMMER 2009

Details: Michelle Smith (407-718-5510 or michelle. smith@northlandchurch.net)

Sliderz Indoor Playground

Tuesday, July 7, 10 a.m. to noon, Sliderz in Oviedo. $8 for kids, free for adults. Both need socks.

Meet at the Movies - Free

Regal Cinema, Oviedo Marketplace • Wednesday, July 15, 9:30 a.m. Movie: Arctic Tale (rated G).

• Tuesday, July 28, 9:30 a.m. Movie: Charlotte’s Web (rated PG).

Cooking at Young Chef’s Academy

Friday, July 17, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 6824 Aloma Ave., Winter Park. Cost: $15 per child (age 4 and up).

Baptism Bible Study for Kids Ages 10-14

Tuesdays, starting July 7, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Hartnett home, Orlando. Eight-week study to learn about what baptism is and what it means. Details: Susan Hartnett (407-455-3545 or pshartnett@aol. com) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

West Oaks Playgroup

Friday, July 10, 10 a.m., Monkey Joe’s. Join West Oaks women and their young children for some fellowship and fun! Details: Sara Sundermeyer (407575-6178 or scostantini@hotmail.com) or Kimberly Fulmer (407-656-3008 or kfulmer@earthlink.net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ladies night out

Wednesday, July 22, 7 to 9 p.m., St. Pauls fellowship hall. Ladies night out this month will be for crafters and those who desire to be crafters.

Bring an appetizer or dessert to share. Details: Derika Hacker (407-473-4537 or derika.hacker@ northlandchurch.net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Movie night at West Oaks

Friday, July 17, 7 to 9 p.m., St. Pauls sanctuary.

Join us for popcorn and the movie Charlotte’s Web. Details: Derika Hacker (407-473-4537 or derika. hacker@northlandchurch.net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

volunteers needed in all areas

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

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Local Partner Spotlight:

The Carpenter’s House for Children (A Northland-supported organization)

By Ann South

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heir faces are bright. Their stories are compelling. They are the rescued children, brought to this remarkable family at The Carpenter’s House by the Lord’s guiding hand from orphanages and life-threatening poverty in third-world countries. They’ve come with serious medical conditions and from near starvation in desperate need of health, comfort, love, hope and a new life. They’ve found all of that, and more, in this amazing household.

One child is unable to walk due to cerebral palsy; another suffers from serious, frequent asthma attacks. Yet another, who was born with a cleft palate that has been corrected, now needs speech therapy. One child has Down syndrome.

Another has an incurable condition that will severely limit her life expectancy and slowly rob her of her physical and mental abilities. And one child is deaf, with limited vision and limited mental capability. Sixteen children grace the halls of this home.

Their lives are now marked by love and laughter, nurture and joy. They share bedrooms – bright, sunny rooms. They share chores – there are lots of mouths to feed and a home to keep up with – and life lessons from the usual challenges of growing up with siblings. They share their parents’ attention; even with all the activities of the day, one-on-one time is always available, with a hug, a listening ear, a word of encouragement. Most of all, they share the Lord’s love, displayed by their parents and taught and “caught” every day. They know Him as their Friend, their Source of all blessings, their Rescuer.

Northland has reached out to The Carpenter’s House for Children since 2007, offering financial support and volunteers. A couple who attend the Mount Dora site brought this ministry to their site as a local outreach. The Carpenter’s House has since provided ministry opportunities for kids, teens and adults, who volunteer during big “project” days or on a regular basis. Their experiences sum up the ministry best: My daughter and I are from the Longwood site, but we were very blessed to help at The Carpenter’s House. We encourage more folks to go there and be encouraged by the work being done at the house. You can only explain it as God’s work.

– Heidi Whatley, Longwood site What an honor it is to serve our Jesus by helping at The Carpenter’s House. The amazing thing about this ministry is after each time I serve there, I am the one who walks away blessed. They are an amazing family, and we have a blast together!

– Tara Dufrene, Mount Dora site All of the children at The Carpenter’s House are special. Whoever visits or volunteers will be blessed beyond words. While you are there, take a minute to meet Sophie. Sophie doesn’t walk, and she doesn’t talk. But Sophie does sing! Sing a line of “Take Me Out to the Ballgame,” “My Darling Clementine” or “If You’re Happy and You Know It,” and Sophie will join in with the biggest smile you have ever seen. And if you look closely, you will see Jesus in that beautiful smile.

– Page Patnode, Mount Dora site

I’ve been out to The Carpenter’s House a couple of times.

Each time I leave there thinking how blessed those kids are that Pat and Linda have committed to the calling of the Lord to raise those kids in their home. I was really taken aback when Linda told us they have raised 140 children, including three of their own! There is always so much that can be done there to help them (you can just imagine). They are very special parents and so appreciate any help they receive. A real sense of accomplishment is felt when I leave there.

– Mike Heaton, Longwood site The Carpenter’s House is supported by donations. Financial donations are needed and are tax-deductible. Volunteers are necessary to help with lawn work, laundry, meals and activities for the children. If you have a business and can offer a service such as printing, painting, cleaning, home repairs, grant writing or another service, it is welcomed. More information about the ministry can be found on its website (www.thecarpentershouseoflakecounty.com). Contact Ann South, volunteer coordinator (352-267-3388 or south4@ comcast.net) for information on how to donate your time or resources.

Remember, it’s not about us.

Local Service Projects vanessa puleo Northland Local Service Projects Coordinator

Sharing Christ

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o you want to go deeper? Do you want to walk away from a serve project even more fulfilled?

When is the last time you asked someone on your Serve team how that person came to know Christ?

Or when did you last ask someone whom you were serving if the person had a prayer request? Or when did you talk about what your beliefs are and how God has touched your soul and encouraged you to serve others?

This is a call to go deeper. This is an invitation to learn how to open up with your story and learn how to share your faith with others.

Join us July 18, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, Fellowship Hall.

Learn how to tell the stories of God through your own life stories as you serve others in all of your relationships.

You will discover how to use your natural styles, gifts and abilities to be a witness and share Christ with others.

To Register: 1) Go to www.northlandchurch.net.

2) Select “get equipped” on the top tabs.

3) Select “join a small group.”

4) From “group type” choose “topical class.”

5) Then select “Sharing Life Stories.”

The children of The Carpenter’s House.

SUPPLIES NEEDED BY OUR DOMINICAN REPUBLIC FRIENDS:

Food: Peanut butter and jelly School/Church Supplies: Coloring books, colored pencils, spiral or composition notebooks, scissors, construction paper, children’s Spanish music CDs, children’s Spanish DVDs (such as VeggieTales), plastic storage containers (all sizes) Painting Supplies: Roller cages (five needed), tarps New Missions Health Center Wish List: Fever reducers and pain relievers, acetaminophen (adult, children and infant), ibuprofen (adult and children), Aleve, migraine medicine, aspirin (adult and baby), stomach medicines such as Zantac, antacids, laxatives, stool softeners, Imodium liquid or tablet, Albendazol (liquid or tablets), anti-parasite, isopropyl alcohol, antiallergy medications, antibiotics (creme, tablets, liquids), asthma medications, Bacitracin, Bengay (or other muscle rubs), Clotrimazole (tablets and cream), cold medicine (liquid or pills), decongestants, Didak solution or Dakis solution, ear drops (for pain and infections), eye drops, gauze, non-stick gauze pads, hydrogen peroxide, insect repellent, antifungal cream or tablets, metronidazole (cream or tablets), milk of magnesia, Neosporin, Pedialyte (or other oral rehydration), Pepto-Bismol, prenatal vitamins, protein powder or liquid, vitamins (children and adult), Sulphadine cream, antimicrobial drugs, Vicks VapoRub Medical Equipment: Opthalmoscope, otoscope, two examination lamps (one with magnifier) Details: Patti Harshey (patti.harshey@northlandchurch. net or 407-937-0573)

Upcoming Serving Opportunities

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

July 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Homeless Ministry, Downtown July 10 . . . . . . . . . . Project Cleanup, Christian HELP July 11 . . . . . . . . . Little Hands project, at Northland 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, cooking August 7 . . . . Serve parking lot team, backpack drive August 8 . . . . Serve parking lot team, backpack drive August 8 . . . . Coalition for the Homeless, cook dinner August 9 . . . . Serve parking lot team, backpack drive August 15 . . . . . . . Little Hands Project, at Northland August 19 . . . . . . . . . . Homeless Ministry, Downtown August 22 . . . . . . . . . . Pathways to Care, serve lunch August 22 . . . . Ronald McDonald House, Cooking Team August 29 . . . . . Give Kids the World, serve breakfast Details: Vanessa Puleo (407-949-7156 or vanessa.puleo@ northlandchurch.net)

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Tuesdays-n-Thursdays Middle School:

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

High School:

2 to 5 p.m.

LW JUNE 2 THROUGH JULY 23 Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink. For middle and high schoolers. A great time to hang out and connect! There will be games and a devotional. Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@ northlandchurch.net)

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

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

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

Middle School Ministry LW LUGRox (Living Under Grace Rocks!)

Summer LUGrox: June 13 TO JULY 18 (off july 4 AND 25)

Saturdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center. LUGRox is an evening full of high energy, high impact and just plain fun! This is the place where you’ll find thrilling games, solid teaching, rockin’ worship and friend-connecting small groups. Dinner (two slices of pizza, chips and lemonade) is available for $3. Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net) ATTENTION: NEWLY ATTENDING PARENTS AND STUDENTS, CHECK IN AT THE LUGROX WELCOME DESK!

LW UPCOMING 6th-GradeRS Class

June 13 through August 1, 4:45 to 6 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, Fellowship Hall (NO CLASS ON july 4) 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)

LW MIDDLE SCHOOL Lock-In

Friday, June 26, 9 p.m. to Saturday, June 27, 8 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink.

Pick up a green brochure at the front desk. Cost: $25.

Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@ northlandchurch.net)

High School Ministry LW Outreach, Worship, Teaching and Hangout Time Summer o2 Schedule: June 3 to August 5 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)

LW Servant Leadership Ministry

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

Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@ northlandchurch.net)

OV AXIS: High School Ministry

OV AXIS: Middle School MINISTRY

Sundays, 6 to 8 p.m., NOCC. Youth group environment with interactive activities and fun. Details: Erica Emler (407-687-8570 or erica.emler@northlandchurch.net)

OV AXIS: Middle School Summer Bible Study

College Ministry

Sundays, 11 a.m., hallway. Details: Erica Emler (407-687-8570 or erica.emler@northlandchurch.net)

Tuesdays, 5 to 6 p.m., NOCC. Details: Erica Emler (407-6878570 or erica.emler@northlandchurch.net)

(For students ageS 18-25) Details: Jenny Shaw (jenny.degeus@northlandchurch.net)

LW College Gathering

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

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My name is: __________________________________________________

Hello, boys and girls.

Welcome to the Beehive!

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

Today we worship God for His wisdom.

When we listen to and follow God’s wisdom found in the Bible, that’s worship!

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Timothy was Paul’s younger friend. Two of the letters Paul wrote to Timothy are found in the Bible.

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Today’s buzzword is WISDOM! I heard it _____________ times.

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No. Jer-read any true stories lately?

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Answer: IS ALL OF THE BIBLE TRUE?

IS ALL OF THE BIBLE TRUE? 2 Timothy 3:16-17 God has breathed life into all Scripture.

“Scripture” means the words in the Bible.

Every word in the Bible is from God. It was written down by people, but God showed them what to write. Scripture will always be true and always have meaning for the lives of all those who read it. Scripture is useful for teaching us what is true. It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right. By using Scripture, a child of God can be completely prepared to do every good thing.

Yes. I read the Bible–its all true!

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Vickie is an encourager and has great passion for serving and giving back to children. Thank you, Vickie; we are truly blessed by you!

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‘Sharing Life Stories’

By Patty Sattler

so powerful. It wasn’t given for us to keep to ourselves, but to share he class “Sharing Life Stories” changed my with others. life. When I took this class in October 2006 We also learned how to move and again in January 2008, I knew that conversations from our everyday Christians had been commanded to tell others lives into the spiritual. Many of the Good News, but I had no idea how to put that us were concerned that people command into practice. I was afraid that I would say would be offended and we might something wrong and turn people off of Christianity. damage our existing relationships.

Or I thought I might leave something out and they However, I’ve found the opposite Pastor Gus Davies wouldn’t hear the Gospel correctly. to be true. People are hungry After the class, I not only had the head knowledge to talk about the important I needed, but also the practical tools to use in day-tothings in life. Friends and family members seem to respect day life. For example, I was able to share my testimony my being open with them about what is important to me – with a good friend and present to her the Gospel, my relationship with Jesus – and they have started to think which has opened up more about His place in their an ongoing conversation lives. I find that conversations Each person I come into contact about the workings of about life’s problems more often with is someone God loves, and I God in our lives. include references to God. In class we learned Probably the best thing about may be the one to share His love… the four parts of the the class is that it has opened up Gospel and several my life to new possibilities. Since methods to present it. We also shared our testimony I stay at home with my kids, I have contact throughout the day with the class. I was pretty nervous to do that since with all kinds of people: other moms, kids, people working or I wasn’t sure others would find my story interesting shopping in stores, and even the homeless. Each person I come and I also thought it was too personal to share. I felt into contact with is someone God loves, and I may be the one better when I realized most people are nervous to share His love with him or her. How exciting! at first. Every story was a unique example of the You are invited to join Pastor Gus Davies and me for impact God had on a life. I realized that the “Sharing Life Stories” on July 18 to find out how you can share fact that the story can’t be argued His story and your story with the people He places in your life. is why sharing our own story is This class is taking place Saturday, July 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Student Ministries and Care Center’s fellowship hall. You can register at www.northlandchurch.net; click on the “Get Equipped” tab, click on the “Join a Connection Group,” then click on “Sharing Life Stories.” Or you can call me (407-687-6265) or e-mail me (psattler@cfl.rr.com). Child care is available; contact Diane Jones (diane.jones@northlandchurch. net or 407-949-7188).

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RELEVANTRESOURCES

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elow are some studies available from Northland’s Resource Library. Consider choosing one of these resources for your family or small group to enhance what you are learning during this preaching series. For information on how you can check out materials from the library, call Suzanne McCutchen, Resource Library coordinator (407-971-2050). Items that are reserved can be picked up and returned at the Student Ministries and Care Center reception desk.

Discerning the Voice of God, by Priscilla Shirer Having a hard time knowing what God is saying and what others are saying? This Bible study from author and speaker Priscilla Shirer is designed to help participants know the voice of God: His language, character and tone of voice. By growing closer to God through His Word, participants will be able to discern God's voice from the voice of strangers. (7-week video series with workbook)

The Bible Jesus Read, by Philip Yancey Like nothing else, the Old Testament depicts the cries, complaints and questioning of life that cause us to seek God. Now your group can explore the intriguing and sometimes shocking writings of the Old Testament as they discover the Bible Jesus Read. Yancey combines scholarship and insight to bring new light and understanding to material that many people avoid or misinterpret. (8 weeks; workbook plus DVD)

Discovering God’s Will, by Andy Stanley God has a personal vision for your life, and He wants you to know it even more than you do. But determining God’s will can be a difficult process, especially when you need to make a decision in a hurry. The Discovering God’s Will DVD and its companion study guide, designed for small groups or personal study, take you through the important steps of learning to use discernment as you seek His will. The DVD includes four complete sermons and eight 12- to 15-minute group sessions that correspond with the study guide.

Let the Story Guide You, by Donald Miller If your life were made into a movie, would you want to go see it? Morning after morning, we get up to the same routine, the same job, the same chores, only to go to bed and repeat it all the next day …the next week … the next month. What would it be like to live the epic adventures we see in movies? In these two video sessions, Donald Miller shares the important principles good storytellers use to make a story meaningful.

God’s Story, by Anne Graham Lotz Anne Graham Lotz leads you through the first 11 chapters of Genesis, unlocking hidden messages in the familiar stories.

In God’s Story, you will thrill to the beauty, majesty and tenderness of God’s personal involvement in creating the world, and you will come to recognize the Creator’s infinite power at work in your life as well. (10-week video session with workbook)

RELEVANTREADS

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elow are some resources available in the Northland Bookstore that reflect the focus of this weekend’s worship service:

Can You Trust the Bible? (Examine the Evidence), by Ralph O. Muncaster Discover how the Bible was written, how biblical accuracy was maintained, how the historical and archaeological evidence proves translation integrity, and how the canon was developed.

How Do We Know the Bible Is True?, by John Ankerberg and Dillon Burroughs Session topics include: How did we get the Bible?, Isn’t the Bible full of myths and legends?, What about those “lost books” of the Bible?, and What about the contradictions?

Commonly Misunderstood Bible Verses: Clear Explanations for the Difficult Passages, by Ron Rhodes Bible scholar Rhodes identifies the most troublesome verses, reveals important principles to help interpret them, addresses the stumbling blocks from Genesis to Revelation, and clarifies the different literary genres of the Bible.

PAMPHLETS by Rose Publishing: • 50 Proofs for the Bible, Old Testament Is the Bible full of made-up stories, or might there be evidence for people, places, customs and events mentioned in Scripture? Here are 50 finds that support the trustworthiness of Scripture.

• 50 Proofs for the Bible, New Testament Is the Bible full of made-up stories, or might there be evidence for people, places, customs and events mentioned in Scripture? Here are 50 finds that support the trustworthiness of Scripture.

• The Gospels: Lost & Found This pamphlet gives reasons to trust the New Testament writings. Dr. Timothy Paul Jones shows where the critics are incorrect and provides us with logical, well-reasoned arguments for believing that these are the only Gospels; their aren’t dozens. Dr. Jones’ interest in this topic began many years ago when he came across many arguments against the reliability of the Bible. At first his faith was shaken, but as he researched, he found answers.

• Why Trust the Bible? Answers to the New Critics Throughout history, people have wondered, What if the Bible was tampered with? The bestselling Why Trust the Bible? pamphlet offers compelling and reassuring answers to these important questions: Can the Bible be trusted?, How were the stories passed down?, How can we know that the Bible was copied accurately?, Who chose the books in my Bible? and How reliable is the Bible?

Challenges to Christianity Discussion group now meeting!

Sundays, 11 a.m., 4206-7, June 14 through September 7

This week’s challenging question: If God is good, why do moral people seem so mean?

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r. Hunter’s sermon series “Challenges to Christianity” has sparked a lot of dialogue for Northlanders. In response, we have the unique opportunity to hear from our governing elders on those topics. This is an opportunity for you to delve deeper into the struggles of faith, and to address questions on these issues in a more personal setting. Details: See the listing in the Become section on page 12.

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MD = Northland at Mount dora

OV = Northland at Oviedo

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

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 been through a divorce can experience personal

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 BUSINESSMEN’S FRIDAY LUNCH

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

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

LW BUDDY BREAK

Saturday, July 11, 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)

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Mondays, 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)

COMMON GROUND — YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY (Age 25-40) Mondays, beginning June 29, 6:45 to 8 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink.

Join this fellowship of young adults seeking to build authentic Christian community, to grow spiritually mature and to affect the surrounding community with Christ’s love, reflected by serving God. Child care available upon request. Details: Mike Burke (mike. burke@northlandchurch.net)

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LW COUPLES CAFÉ

LW STRUGGLING WITH HOMOSEXUALITY? (MEN) Wednesdays, 7:30 to 9:30 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: Zach (407-937-7193)

LW EMPLOYMENT NETWORK

LW SUPPORT FOR THE SEPARATED

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.

DVD study: Unlocking the Mysteries of Life.

Details: Kent Cofoid (kent.cofoid@gmail.com)

LW GriefShare

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)

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@ landscapeorlando.com) or Buzz Vincent (407463-9398 or blv292@cfl.rr.com)

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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)

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

LW MOTORCYCLE GROUP

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

Details: Lori Cooper-Keith (407-381-2051) • Teen Challenge Ride Sunday, July 12, 8:15 a.m., for a ride to the men’s Teen Challenge facility in Sanford for worship, fellowship, and lunch. Rain or shine event. Details, location and registration: Lori Cooper-Keith (407-381-2051)

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 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). 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

LW FLAG FOOTBALL

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

LW GOLF — links fellowship

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)

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

Friday, July 10, 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 Chris Storms, who will speak to us “Young Life’s” mission to take the Gospel to teenagers. Cost: $35 per person; food costs extra. RSVP by Tuesday, July 7. Details and reservations: Parks Reinhardt (407-880-9932 or linksfellowship@cfl.rr.com)

LW MOMS’ MORNING OUT

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

LW MOMS4MOMS

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

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

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 Anointed, Transformed and Redeemed (WOMEN) Mondays, 7 p.m., home of Laurie Jean Harrington. Join in this group study of the life of David with DVD features with Beth Moore, Priscilla Shirer and Kay Arthur. Details: Laurie Jean Harrington (lauriejean2@bellsouth.net or 407-977-6742)

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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) 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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LW PRE-WORSHIP PRAYER MEETINGS

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

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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)

ADULT BIBLE STUDIES

WO 1 and 2 Peter

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

BAPTISM LW ADULT BAPTISMS

Sunday, July 12, 2 p.m., Ken and Diane Watkins’ home. Adults and teens may be baptized by immersion or sprinkling as a public profession of personal faith in Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:19). Maps are available at the information desk in the church foyer. Call to sign up. Details: Sharon Ferreira (407-949-7189 or sharon. ferreira@northlandchurch.net)

LW CHILD BAPTISMS

WO JOHN

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

MEN’S BIBLE STUDIES LW ISAIAH

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

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES

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

LW Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed

LW INFANT BAPTISM/DEDICATION CLASS

LW A Heart Like His, Beth Moore Study

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 MEN’S PRAISE AND PRAYER

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

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

LW PRAYER GROUP

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

Mondays, 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)

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)

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)

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)

Sundays, June 7 to July 26, 9 to 10:30 a.m., room 4210. 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)

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

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

debt, prepare a budget and use resources in a godly way. Cost for materials: $99. Details and registration: Rich or Jana Haussmann (407-3330960 or rhaussmann@cfl.rr.com)

LW MANAGING OUR FINANCES GOD’S WAY

LW ROMANS

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)

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LW Sharing Life Stories

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

ADULTS LW CHALLENGES TO CHRISTIANITY

Sundays, through September 6, 11 a.m., rooms 4206-07. Discussion group focusing on Dr. Joel C. Hunter’s current sermon series, led by governing elders Peter Katauskas, Paul Rahill and Ed Wood. Delve more deeply into struggles of faith and address questions and challenges to Christianity. Details: Barb Olsen (407-9497183 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 DC4K Training DivorceCare for Kids is training leadership for the fall season. Do you feel called to work with children ages 6 to 12 who are experiencing the pain of divorce? Details: Elaine Harland (elaine.harland@northlandchurch.net or 407949-4002) LW

Discovering God’s Vision for Your Marriage Monday, July 27, 6:45 to 9 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, Fellowship Hall. A workshop for couples whether you’ve sailed through marriage or want to get your marriage on the mend, get hands-on strategies to immediately apply to your lives together. Details and registration: reconcile@ inverseministries.org. Child care is available upon request: Morgan Perun (407-937-1757 or morgan.perun@northlandchurch.net)

LW DIVORCECARE FACILITATORS TRAINING

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

LW Financial Peace University

Preview class: Sunday, July 12, 10:45 a.m., rooms 4213-15. Class: Sundays, July 26 through October 18, 10:45 a.m., rooms 4213-15. A biblical study by Dave Ramsey that teaches how to manage money, reduce

Saturday, July 18, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, Fellowship Hall. In this class, facilitated by Pastor Gus Davies and Patty Sattler, learn how to tell the stories of God through your own life stories as you serve others in all of your relationships. For registration instructions see page 10. Child care available upon request: Diane Jones (diane.jones@northlandchurch. net or 407-949-7188) Details: Patty Sattler (psattler@cfl.rr.com or 407-687-6265)

MD Celebrate Recovery Local Chapter

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

WO Discover God’s Way of Handling Money

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

CHILDREN LW 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: Diane Jones (407-9497188 or diane.jones@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.

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MEN LW FAITHFUL AND TRUE

Mondays, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellwoship hall. Join a fellowship of men pursuing sexual integrity. Workbooks are available at Northland’s bookstore for $17. Details and registration: Bryce Hagedorn (407-227-3072 or brycehagedorn@yahoo.com) or Kevin Urichko (407-949-7166 or kevin.urichko@ northlandchurch.net)

LW MEN’S STUDY

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

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

WO MEN IN THE WORD Saturdays, 8 a.m., St. Paul’s Fellowship Center, Second Floor. Read through Frances Chan’s book Crazy Love. Details: Jerry Murphy (407-522-1672 or jerry.murphy@ieee.org)

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)

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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)

LW Ushers and greeters Greet and seat those attending worship services. Serve for two and a half hours every other weekend. No experience necessary.

Details: Susan Cholewa (susan.cholewa@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0544)

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 BLOOD DRIVE

Sunday, July 5, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Monday, July 6, 6:15 to 9:15 p.m. Give blood and save lives!

Details: Susan Cholewa (susan.cholewa@ northlandchurch.net)

LW JAIL MINISTRY

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)

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 longterm planning; Prayer team; Pen pals. Training provided. Details: Jail Ministry voice mail (407949-4007)

LW PETPALS

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)

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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)

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) 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)

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LW ACCESS MINISTRIES STEERING COMMITTEE

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

Details: Nicole Roberts (407-699-8575 or mamaquad@earthlink.net)

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

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

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Opportunities to serve.

OV International Friendship Ministries Serving locally with global impact through outreach opportunities to international students at UCF, including social activities, Bible studies, conversational English language practice and more. Details: Michele Moresi (407-694-7196 or sailingfan2@hotmail.com)

Serve your local community

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)

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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) Connecting God’s Children Tuesday, July 21, 7 p.m., Willow Creek Church, 4725 East Lake Drive, Winter Springs. This ministry connects the needs of God’s foster and orphaned children with the people who want to help them. Details: cgcministry.org Dominican Republic mission trip— construction October 3 through October 11. Children of the Nations-sponsored trip to provide care to orphans and destitute children. Application deadline: Monday, August 17. Cost: $1,100.

Details: Rob Slezak (407-221-0706 or rlc711@ gmail.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)

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 (407-506-6737)

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

Details: www.nearhim.com

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) Women of Faith Conference Friday, August 14 to Saturday, August 15, St. Pete Times Forum Area. Theme of the conference is A Grand New Day! We all love a fresh start, a new beginning, a chance to make a change. God gives us one every day! Details: www.womenoffaith.com 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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Interns Gain Experience, Bring New Perspective

BY JENNY SHAW Worship Team and College Coordinator, Student Ministries

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distributed church is a church that centers on God and revolves around others, rather than insisting that the particular church is the center of the universe. As you very well know, Northland believes in the intentional distribution of the church, with the end goal of ultimate connection through deep relationships that build the Kingdom and reflect God’s image.

Throughout the year and especially over the summer, practicing the distributed church often looks like teams of our congregation participating in Distributed Journeys both locally and all around the world, building relationships and doing Kingdom work. This summer as part of continuing the practice of distributing, Northland is welcoming new interns into our family.

One of the core values of our church is intergenerational leadership, and one of the ways that this value has been carried out is through the inclusion of interns. This has looked differently throughout Northland’s history, but the goal has remained the same: to create a dynamic learning experience that equips interns to distribute the church.

The practice of intentionally pursuing summer interns began last year in the worship department. Last summer four students from Mobile, Alabama, committed their summers to participating in an internship in the area of worship. Through their involvement and experiences over the summer, the value of their voice was recognized. Not only did they gain technical, musical and leadership experience from working along with our staff and volunteers, but the worship department and our church as a whole were challenged and changed because of them. These students brought a younger and wider voice, a greater perspective and a whole new pool of versatile ideas. After their eight-week internship, the leadership of Northland recognized this program as an essential element for the growth of our body and necessary for the greater good of the church as a whole.

This summer we are welcoming 17 new interns in the areas of worship, service, Student Ministries, and audio/visual engineering. They are Bethany Case, Taryn Moorhead, Lauren McLaughlin, Courtney Walmer, Kailey Copeland, Jack Droppers, Clay Dunklin, Mike Tracey, Kaley McCann, Chelsea Crisp, Jessica Haussmann, Jen Beres, Thomas Kurz, Katie Wilcoxson, Danielle Ussery, Kyle Fredricks and Brittany Diacheysn. Several of the interns are local Northlanders who for the next six weeks are committing to a deeper level of involvement and service. The others are from universities around the country. Besides their day-to-day tasks, preparation and practices, the goal of their training is to gain a deeper understanding and application of the principles of a distributed church, including the teaching of the philosophical foundation of Northland’s vision and mission.

The benefits gained are unquestionably mutual. While the interns will help with the planning and execution of worship services, student events and service projects, Northland will grow from the new and versatile perspectives these students bring. As a church body, we have a unique opportunity to be intentionally influenced by this group of extremely talented individuals. Join us as we welcome these new members of our church family!

Back row (l to r): Bethany Case, Taryn Moorhead, Lauren McLaughlin, Courtney Walmer, Kailey Copeland, Jack Droppers, Clay Dunklin, Mike Tracey, Kaley McCann. Front row (l to r): Chelsea Crisp, Jessica Haussmann, Jen Beres, Thomas Kurz, Katie Wilcoxson, Danielle Ussery, Kyle Fredricks, Brittany Diacheysn.

MD = Northland at Mount dora

OV = Northland at Oviedo

WO = Northland at west oaks

stewardship

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

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

bed sheets and pillowcases are needed by The Seminole Safehouse for battered women and their children. Details: Steve Celentano (407-399-8173)

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

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)

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).

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.

FINANCIAL REPORT

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As of june 29, 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 $3,120,000 $6,240,000

Received $142,078 $3,033,222 $5,802,760 Surplus / (Deficit) ($97,922) ($86,778) ($437,240) *

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

BUILDING FUND

Need

Received Surplus / (Deficit)

This Week This Quarter $41,200 $535,600 $28,013 $460,013 ($13,187) ($75,587)

This Year $1,071,200 $830,646 ($240,554)

LOAN BALANCE is currently $19,973,333 ...............................................................................................................

ATTENDANCE for weekend of June 27 to 29, 2009 Northland at Longwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,503 Northland at Mount Dora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Northland at Oviedo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Northland at West Oaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Northland Webstream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,744 at 1,031 sites Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,920 at 1,035 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?

Shaylynn Stoner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7194 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 Facebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Northland Church at Oviedo

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 Website . . . . . . . . . . . blogs.northlandchurch.net Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7199 Steve Bruton, Manager Donna Duckhorn, Assistant Manager Patricia McManus, Assistant Manager Bookstore Hours: Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Children’s Ministries Debbie Blahnik, Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7162 Lori Gagnon, Early Childhood Administrator . . . . . 407-949-4010 Julie Meeker, Grade School Administrator . . . . . . 407-949-7153 Pam Anderson, Co-op Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7179

WEST OAKS SITE

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

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

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

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

Mount Dora Blog Website . . . . . . 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)

West Oaks Blog Website . . . . . . . . westoaks.northlandchurch.net General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1747 Tommy Novak, Site Minister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352-989-7378 tommy.novak@northlandchurch.net Derika Hacker, Children’s Coordinator . . . . . . . . . 407-473-4537 derika.hacker@northlandchurch.net Lou Amadori, Setup/Teardown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-493-7343 lamadori@cfl.rr.com John & Maxine Hammerstein, Prayer Coordinators . 407-877-8896 maxinehammerstein@mac.com 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: Intellectual Challenges

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Isn’t the Bible Full of Errors and Contradictions?

Scripture focus:

2 Timothy 3:16-17 (nasb)

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All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.

Notes:

Worship God today as the Spirit of wisdom. He knows and understands all things. He sees and comprehends the ways of the heart. He knows what is best for each of us, and how to help us grow.

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

Spirit of wisdom, guide us. Quiet our hearts to listen to Your voice. Teach us to understand Your wisdom as You make the simplest heart wise.

NEXT WEEKEND: Dr. Joel C. Hunter | Intellectual Challenges | Doesn’t Science Make Scripture Obsolete? | Romans 1:20 | www.northlandchurch.net

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