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JULY 11 – 18, 2009
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VOLUME 10, ISSUE 28
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What’s Happening This Week? LONGWOOD SITE
MOUNT DORA SITE
Saturday, JULY 11
4:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:30 pm
Prayer Meeting Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Summer LUGRox
Prayer Room Sanctuary ECW CWW The Rink/SMCC
SUNday, JUly 12
7:30 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 10:30 am 10:45 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 2:30 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:30 pm
Prayer Meeting (cc) Worship (cc)* (hi) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Managing Your Finances God’s Way Financial Peace University Transformers Study (cc) Worship (cc)* Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Special Needs Class Challenges to Christianity Infant Dedications Young Believers Step 1 Young Believers Step 2 Singles Small Group Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 College Ministry
Monday, JUly 13 9:45 am 10:00 am 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm
8:30 am 2:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:15 pm
Middle School T-N-T High School T-N-T DivorceCare AMEN Praxis (cc)
WEDNEsday, JUly 15
10:00 am 12:30 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm
Family Care Counsel Helping Hearts Summer 02 Beth Moore Study (cc) Faithful and True (Women) Jesus and the Gospels
THURsday, JUly 16
6:15 pm 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
The Marriage Course 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 Men’s Fraternity His Way Financial Peace University Parents of Prodigals
Friday July 17 7:00 pm
Charlotte’s Web Movie Night
Saturday, JUly 18
8:30 am 4:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm
Prayer Room Sanctuary ECW CWW 4210 4213-17 F.Hall/SMCC Sanctuary ECW CWW CWW 4206-7 Sanctuary 5108-9/CWW 5106-7/CWW 4206-8 Sanctuary ECW CWW The Rink/SMCC
Beth Moore Study Anointed, Transformed and Redeemed Post Marriage 911 Study (cc) Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Grief Share Step Forward Ministry Common Ground Young Adult Ministry Faithful and True Men’s Group
TUESday, JUly 14
Sharing Life Stories Prayer Meeting Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Summer LUGRox Infant Dedication/Baptism Class Couples Café
*Concurrent worship with other sites (cc) Child care provided (hi) Hearing-impaired interpretation (ECW) Early Childhood Wing
4206-7 4213 4210 Sanctuary ECW CWW 4204-9 4213-15 The Rink/SMCC F.Hall/SMCC
The Rink/SMCC The Rink/SMCC 4205, 4208-10, 4213-17 4206-7 4204
2211 F.Hall The Rink/SMCC 4204,6-7,8,17 5108-9/CWW 4128
4206-7 1118/SMCC 1104/SMCC 1116/SMCC The Rink/SMCC The Rink/SMCC Sanctuary 4128 F.Hall/SMCC 4210 4209
SUNday, JUly 12
9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:30 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am
Worship (cc)* Infants/Walkers Classes for 2 year olds Classes for 3’s - K’s Grade School Ministry CREW352 Youth Bible Study Worship (cc)* Infants/Walkers Classes for 2 year olds Classes for 3’s - K’s Grade School Ministry
TUESday, JUly 14
6:30 am 6:30 pm 7:00 pm
Men’s Bible Fellowship Bowling League Celebrate Recovery (cc)
10:00 am 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm
Homeschool Play Group Gathering 2:42 Women’s Bible Study CREW352
Friday, July 17 7:00 pm
Mount Dora Homegroup
TBD F.Hall Rooms 2, 3 Sanctuary Various locations
OVIEDO SITE SUNday, JUly 12
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
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TUESday, JUly 14
6:30 am 5:00 pm 7:00 pm
Connection Group (Men) AXIS: Middle School Bible Study The Life of Joseph (Couples)
NOCC NOCC Wiest home
Wednesday, July 15
9:30 am Meet at the Movies: Arctic Tale Regal Cinemas 11:30 am Guys Day Out at Fun Spot (Middle School boys) Meet at NOCC
Friday, July 17
11:00 am Cooking at Young Chef’s Academy
SUNday, JUly 12 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
10:00 am Baptism Bible Study (age 10-14) 6:00 pm
Congregational Prayer Time
Friday, July 17 7:00 pm
Movie and Popcorn Night
Saturday, July 18 8:00 am
Men in the Word
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:
Chapel 215 215 211 213 104/F.Hall 104/F.Hall Music Room Sanctuary/F.Hall
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)
Hartnett home
PRAY FOR the prisoners with whom we worship concurrently:
Winter Park
WEST OAKS SITE
THURsday, JUly 16 The Rink/SMCC Prayer Room Sanctuary ECW CWW The Rink/SMCC 4206-7 Nature’s Table Café
What’s on the Web?
Rooms 2, 3 Triangle Lanes, Mount Dora Calvary Chapel
WEDNEsday, JUly 15
TUESday, JUly 14 The Rink/SMCC
Sanctuary Room 15 Room 15 Room 1 Rooms 2, 3 Youth Room Sanctuary Room 15 Room 15 Room 1 Rooms 2, 3
(CWW) Children’s Worship Wing (SMCC) Student Ministries and Care Center (F.Hall) Fellowship Hall (NOCC) Northland at Oviedo Community Center
Sanctuary Sanctuary Conference room
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
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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Children’s Church (Grades 1 – 5) Saturdays, 5 p.m.; Sundays, 9 and 11 a.m., 6 p.m.; and Mondays, 7 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. Early Childhood Classes (Age 3 – Kindergarten) Saturdays, 5 p.m.; Sundays, 9 and 11 a.m., 6 p.m.; and Mondays, 7 p.m., Early Childhood Wing. Infant and Toddler Care (Infants – Age 2) Saturdays, 5 p.m.; Sundays, 9 and 11 a.m., 6 p.m.; and Mondays, 7 p.m., Early Childhood Wing. Sunday School for Children with Special Needs (Age 3 – Kindergarten) Sundays at 11 a.m., Early Childhood Wing. (Grades 1 – 5) Sundays at 11 a.m., Children’s Worship Wing. Join us for LIVE Webstream Worship at www.northlandchurch.net.
TABLE OF CONTENTS .............................................................................. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What’s Happening This Week? 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Welcome / Coming Up 4-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spotlight News / Site News 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Serve News
August 8-10
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Look for details in next week's Northland News.
BELONG
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BELIEVE
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BECOME
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BE SENT
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BEYOND
14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stewardship 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Directory 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sermon Notes
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
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Perspective From The Cross
“Faith and Science” by Clay Dunklin
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BY Teresa McCaskill Creative Producer, Worship
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s you know, Pastor Joel is in a series where we are taking a look at various intellectual challenges to Christianity. This week he is focusing on the connection between Scripture and science. As we explored this idea in planning these worship services, we decided to try something we haven’t done before. We have asked one of our interns from the University of Mobile, Clay Dunklin, to create works of art to coincide with each sermon topic in this series. This weekend you’ll see on the front of this newspaper (and online) the second panel in a series of five. At our Longwood location, you can see both panels side by side. We will add a new panel each week during this series, and you will be able to take home the complete collection at the end of the series. You’ll notice as you look at the painting the colors and suggestion of a landscape. The scrolls of blood from Clay’s artwork from last weekend spill over into this image of God’s creation, and the broken glass symbolizes the need of all creation for the redemption that comes through Christ’s blood shed on the cross. Rising up out of creation is a symbol of science, the periodic table. Clay chose this because it is a scientific tool. This is something recognizable, not just a picture of the reality. This scientific table is used to help us understand the elements that make up the matter that exists in God’s creation. Once again, Clay has given this piece of art a three-dimensional quality. He has crumpled up the paper holding the periodic table, glued it on the canvas and then painted on top of it to give it a textured look. This draws you in and causes you to look closer. It echoes the real glass and wood from last week’s panel. Have you ever thought of God as an Artist? Can you imagine His joy in creating the earth, the sky, the sea? The different species, the myriad varieties of flowers and birds, the colors of the rainbow. We are surrounded by God’s presence in creation. Psalm 19:1-3 (NIV) tells us:
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard. Remember when God promised Abraham he would have a son in Genesis 15:4-6, and Abraham had trouble believing this could be true? God told Abraham to look up into the night sky and see all the stars He had created. “Try and count them,” He said. “That’s how many descendants you’ll have – more than you can count!” God used His creation to inspire and stimulate Abraham’s faith. Abraham believed God as he looked up at the stars. He believed that God was big enough and powerful enough to do the impossible. This is something science and creation can do. They can inspire our faith. They can help us understand God better. They communicate God’s truth through our senses of smell, taste, touch, hearing and seeing. The more we learn of God, the more our faith grows stronger. This God who created the universe, the ultimate Artist, is personal. He is not a Creator who put things together in a haphazard way. He is not a Creator who created His artwork and then moved on to something else. He is intimately involved in and with the world He created. This includes you and me. “He loves each one of us as if there were only one of us” (St. Augustine). Week 3 – Constant Presence
Unity Among Brothers Bill Chapman Northland at Mount Dora Site Minister
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od sure is keeping the Mount Adorables busy this summer! On July 18, we will paint the home of a single-parent family in our community, and with a project such as that, the prep work is considerable. So on Tuesday, June 30, a handful of Northlanders gathered at the home to cut back bushes and pressure clean the house. Pictured are the three men who did the work. Notice that each of us is part of a different generation: I was born in the 1960s, Jack in the ’20s, and Micah in the ’90s. We are brothers in the same Lord who came together to serve Jesus by serving this family. Jack cut back the shrubs, I loaded the clippings in the truck, and Micah pressure cleaned. After a couple of hours, we stopped to rest awhile and began trading stories. Jack shared an experience in Europe during World War II. I described my call to vocational ministry. Micah spoke of school, sports and a time when the Lord protected him from certain disaster. We prayed together, we joked around a bit, and we enjoyed the unity of fellowship and service. I love the unity that grows up when Christians serve together. It’s one thing to come together for our mutual benefit; fellowship among believers provides that. And it is another, deeper thing to come together to meet the needs of others. No one expresses this better than God Himself as He does in Psalm 133:1: “How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity!” (NIV). Good and pleasant indeed.
Are you connected to other believers in Christ? Is Psalm 133:1 simply a concept for you, or are you experiencing it now? There are ample opportunities in Mount Dora and at all Northland worship sites to experience unity in fellowship and serving. I would suggest that you ask the Lord where He wants to plug you in, and then ask fellow Northlanders to point you in the right direction. A few unity venues are advertised right on this page; many more can be found in the back of the Northland News. If you would like to help out with this painting project on Saturday July 18, contact Jack Terman (jterman@cfl. rr.com or 407-782-3944). Bring your painting equipment and an extension ladder if you have one. Jesus prayed that His people “may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you” (John 17:20, NIV). Pursue and experience this unity with your Northland family. Your life will never be the same! >>> MOUNTDORA.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET
Kids enjoyed the bounce house at Mount Dora’s Fourth of July party.
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).
Bill Chapman, Jack Terman and Micah Bradford pause from their work.
Details: Ann South (352-267-3388 or south4@ comcast.net) or Sharlee Hollingsworth (shollings worth2@cfl.rr.com)
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Faith?!?!?! JEREMY JOBSON Northland at Oviedo Site Minister
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have been looking forward to this week since I saw it on the worship planning calendar (“Doesn’t Science Make Scripture Obsolete?”). I love having this conversation with people. I am probably most intrigued by this because I have had it so many times with family members close to me, near and dear to my heart, but who are lost nonetheless. We have had this talk so many times because they believe, as the question asks, that science makes Scripture obsolete. They believe science has proved that God and religion are nothing more than a psychologically and socially constructed necessity of the human mind. Nothing more than a predictable outcome of the social organism called humanity. What I find so interesting about this thought process is not what it says, but what it fails to say. Sciences, both physical and social, have not proved these notions at all; rather, they have just attempted to replace God and Scripture with their alternative God and source of truth: man. I have come to believe, see and hear that we all have faith in something or someone. The question is not whether we do or don’t, but more accurately, who or what we have faith in. I think another reason I enjoy having this conversation with people is because I believe we are all affected by this more and more every day, oftentimes without even knowing it. We are a product of the culture and world we live in from the time we are little children. Our parents, their parents, their parents and so on were being shaped and molded by the forces of philosophy, art, culture, science, politics and theology, oftentimes, like us today, without any real knowledge of it happening. As we moved through the Age of Reason
and Enlightenment and into the Modern and Postmodern Age, we experienced a major shift in the center or source of authority. Throughout most of human history, the source of authority was external, either God or king or nature. Something or someone outside of oneself was the source of authority. We are now experiencing the consequences of placing that authority internally, within ourselves. That brings me back to the subject of today’s sermon, science and Scripture. Like Pastor Joel, I believe that science only reveals more and more of who God already is. If you were to say, “I figured out 2 + 2 = 4,” and that had been previously unknown, we would say you (internal) discovered that truth, but in reality, that truth already existed (external) and was true; we just had not realized it. In the same manner, when Copernicus suggested that the sun was at the center of the universe, or when Columbus suggested that the earth was not flat, but round, these truths already were true. Only the realization of these truths by mankind had not occurred. Science continues to reveal and discover more about the universe we live in, and every time it does, I am more confident in God because there must be a source for all these truths, and it is Him! I am not that source of or center for truth. Neither is any man, woman or scientist. We were at one point confident that the world was entering another ice age, now global warming. Once the universe was expanding, then contracting, then both. Once there was the possibility of black holes; then there were some. Now they are everywhere. These are just a few examples of the constant change that is human authority. For us as Christians, we must place our center and source of all authority in the only One who truly has it, who never changes – God the Father; Jesus Christ, His Son; and the Holy Spirit, as revealed to us through Scripture. If we do this, then we can engage science in faith as a discovery tool of the incomprehensible Creator, God Himself! >>> OVIEDO.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET
Family Beach Day & Baptisms
Saturday, July 25, fellowship begins at 10 a.m.; baptisms at 11 a.m., 27th Avenue Park in New Smyrna Beach. Bring a picnic lunch. Details: Amanda Hartley (amanda.hartley@ northlandchurch.net or 407-222-7374)
news@westoaks Prayers of the Faithful TOMMY NOVAK Northland at West Oaks Site Minister
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ince the challenge was issued by the elders and staff to set aside Thursdays as the day for prayer and fasting for those who call Northland home, I have been so blessed and encouraged to pray with the faithful at West Oaks. Not only has this been a time to be committed to the larger body of Northland, but it has also been a time to reconnect with our Savior. I have been extremely encouraged by John and Maxine Hammerstein and Jerry and Bridget Murphy as they have poured their – Psalm 66:20 (NASB) hearts into this evening time of prayer at our West Oaks site. You have truly been an inspiration to me. I have seen this time of prayer become much more than a “let’s get in and out of there” kind of time. It has been so encouraging for me to be a part of a group of people that is passionately praying for the church in so many different ways. And you (if you are reading this right now) need to know you are being prayed for every Thursday evening. I want to encourage all of you who have been committed to this day of prayer to keep on going. I think it is easy to lose focus and give up after you have been with it for this long, but your faithfulness matters. Consider what it must have been like when Jesus was in the garden and He asked Peter, James and John to keep watch and pray
with him because the time was near, but when He returned, they were all sleeping. I hope you are like me when I say, “I don’t want to be the one sleeping when Christ comes back.” In the same way, I feel as though we have been asked to keep watch and pray. I am encouraged by all of you who have remained faithful to the challenge because your prayers are being heard. Personally, I have seen God answer your prayers concerning my dad. But I also know our church has seen a difference in the lives of many who are growing in their faith as they pursue Christ. There has also been a difference in the generosity of those who worship with us. Even as many of our prayers are being answered, I want to encourage all of us to remain faithful to our Savior. Jesus is the reason we give. He is also the reason we grow. Our desire is to be like Christ, and that means we do the things that Christ did. As I was praying with the folks as West Oaks last Thursday evening, I was overwhelmed by the fact that there are so many of you who have given, and continue to give, your lives to the work of the Gospel. You are leaders in ministry, in your workplace, and even in your home and families. You are making a difference because of your faithfulness to the call God has given you. I am so blessed to be serving alongside so many of you as you are leading others. My encouragement to you is to keep your focus on who you are as a follower of Christ. God is doing an incredible work through you and those who are the faithful!
“Blessed be God, Who has not turned away my prayer nor His lovingkindness from me.”
>>> WESTOAKS.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET
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Backpack Drive
Now through August 8. Needs lists are available at the children’s check-in desk or information table in the foyer. Drop off your items there as well. Details: Michelle Smith (407-718-5510 or michelle.smith@ northlandchurch.net)
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.
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)
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 G).
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, 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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
volunteers needed in all areas
Details: Derika Hacker (407-473-4537 or derika. hacker@northlandchurch.net)
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Serving the Homeless
Youths Travel to Join in Outreach By Dave Mullen
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hen Vanessa Puleo told me, “I have 30 students from Plano, Texas, who are coming to help out with the downtown homeless ministry!” my initial response was, “Great!” Silently, though, I was praying, “Lord, where are we going to use 30 people for our relatively small outreach?” God gave me peace that everything would work out fine. I had no idea that they would be such a blessing beyond our expectations. The downtown homeless ministry, formally named the Distributed Ministry to History Center Park, is an evangelistic outreach to the downtrodden and less fortunate in Orlando. We have been meeting with the homeless there for nearly six years. The ministry has grown from a few people passing out coffee and sandwiches to about a dozen or more of us ministering every other Wednesday night. When I first spoke with Casey Cockrell, the mission trip leader for the mostly junior high-aged team, I was immediately impressed by his gracious and energetic attitude. I thought to myself, Now
here is a man who has got it going on for the Lord! Over the course of a few weeks, a couple of phone calls and several e-mails, we set the game plan for the June 24 outing. Casey and his team, all members of the First Baptist Church of Plano, Texas, arrived at 7:15 p.m. in two large white vans at the Denny’s in Casselberry. The rear parking lot of Denny’s is our staging area and carpooling jump-off point. Sure enough, 30 very energetic and anxious young adults and a handful of weary, but highly alert, parents and chaperones filed out of the vans. After some quick introductions and the transferring of supplies from vehicle to vehicle, we quickly set some expectations on the evening and assigned various groups to their appointed tasks. As is our custom, we all gathered in a circle as Casey led us in a prayer for the Lord to bless the evening. Thank God, there was no rain! By 7:30 p.m., we were on the road and headed downtown. Just before 8 p.m., we arrived at our parking area, where we quickly unloaded our supplies of clothing, toiletries, blankets and bags of food. Casey’s team was a huge blessing in helping
It was a wonderful time in the Lord. We got to meet new friends and serve others, all to the glory of the Lord!
Students and chaperones from Plano, Texas, joined us for worship after serving homeless and street people in downtown Orlando.
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ore than 85 Northlanders participated in the fiveday One Heart, Many Hands project recently. Pastor Joel C. Hunter kicked off the rally with words of inspiration. After receiving their assignments, serve team members scattered around the Orlando area and served those in need.
to carry and cart the supplies half a block away to the park, in front of the Orlando History Center museum. Once there, we found around 40 to 50 homeless and street people in the park outside the museum awaiting our arrival. The homeless people consider “gator park,” as they call it due to the statues of alligators there, one of their stomping grounds. When you don’t have a regular home to go to, a place like the History Center Park is a welcome refuge from a long day of walking the streets of Orlando in the hot sun. I must say that we were impressed with the way the team from Plano pitched in to help serve the food, snacks and water. Several of the girls assisted with distributing the women’s clothes, and a group of the young guys helped with men’s clothes. Other groups helped with the toiletries, and a few guys distributed socks and new underwear. The adults were working right alongside us and them the whole time. It was special to see them interacting with the homeless and street folks just as we were. I believe the folks downtown were especially blessed to see so many young people eager to help them. I was surprised to see the group gather around one of our worship leaders, Dave Henry. Dave is an accomplished guitarist whom God has gifted with a special talent for worship. The wonderful surprise was that the mission team was here in Orlando to perform as a choir for a singing engagement. As the night wore on and the supplies that we had were distributed, the worship team behind Dave began to grow until almost the whole team was there singing with him! Dave was so blessed by them that he had pictures taken, which is rare because the folks downtown are shy about doing that. At our call to formal worship, we invited the homeless folks to join us as we praised the Lord for several songs. Afterward, one of our members, Dave Owens, delivered a beautiful message from Scripture to the folks that stayed behind to hear the Good News. The rest of us also sat in a semicircle to listen to Dave along with our friends from Plano. After Dave’s message, he invited anyone who had not yet received Christ to come forward for a prayer of salvation. Thankfully, those present professed to know the Lord already, so we opened up to pray for those who had various needs. Pastor Jerry of First Baptist Church of Plano led in praying for the people who had come forward. After we had prayed for those wanting prayer, we hung out with the street folks for a little while longer. Then we packed up our gear and headed back to our cars, bidding the homeless and street folks a good night, telling them we would see them in two weeks. Back at our cars, we passed around the hugs and good-byes to our new friends and family from Plano, thanking them for the tremendous blessing they had bestowed on us. They headed back to their hotel to prepare for their next mission adventure in Central Florida while the rest of us headed for Denny’s and home. Overall, it was a wonderful time in the Lord. We got to meet new friends and serve others, all to the glory of the Lord!
Serving at Ronald McDonald House “We were honored to serve the families there through making food. We took our young children and lots of cookies to ice and decorate for the families. We could feel the love being prepared in these home-cooked meals for those facing extreme difficulties and sadness away from the comfort of their homes. This was a way to bring some of that comfort from home as they gathered around the tables to enjoy the love poured into those meals especially for them. Thank you for the opportunity to serve with fellow Northlanders at such an amazing place, caring for those unable to care for themselves as they pour out their hearts and energy to their sick children.” — Bonnie Gamble and family
Volunteers needed Sundays Beginning Sunday, July 26, The Ronald McDonald House in Orlando at 2201 Alden Road (near the Orlando Science Center) will be joining the live webcast of Northland’s Sunday 6 p.m. service, worshiping together in a relaxed family environment. Friendly volunteers are needed one Sunday per month to serve as hosts to greet worshipers, serve communion, distribute Northland News, etc. Children are welcome! It’s a great opportunity for families to serve together. Details: Robert Andrescik (robert.andrescik@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7147)
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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 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 (NO LUGROX july 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!
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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
Friday, July 24, 9 p.m. to Saturday, July 25, 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)
A primary goal of Northland Student Ministries is to lead students to a deeper understanding of their God-given, unique strengths and spiritual gifting so that they might use those gifts and strengths to serve others. All 9th- through 12th-graders are welcome and encouraged to participate in our Servant Leadership Ministry. For freshmen, we have LUGRox Setup Crew, and for sophomores, juniors and seniors, we have middle school Area Bible Study trainer and LUGRox captain positions. Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@ northlandchurch.net)
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OV AXIS: High School Ministry
June 13 through August 1, 4:45 to 6 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, Fellowship Hall All 2009-10 sixth-graders are welcome. Focus will be the “Identity” series. Students may choose whether or not to stay afterward for LUGRox. Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net)
LW MIDDLE SCHOOL Lock-In
Sundays, 11 a.m., hallway. Details: Erica Emler (407-687-8570 or erica.emler@northlandchurch.net)
OV AXIS: Middle School Summer Bible Study
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)
Tuesdays, 5 to 6 p.m., NOCC. Details: Erica Emler (407-6878570 or erica.emler@northlandchurch.net)
College Ministry (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 the Holy Spirit, who shows us who He is and what He has done. The Spirit shows this to us through the Bible, other people and nature.
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Science is the study of the world and all that happens in it.
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Science and Scripture Romans 1:20 The Romans studied nature and science. So, in a letter to the believers in Rome, Paul wrote these words, “Ever since the world was created it has been possible to see the qualities of God that are not seen. I’m talking about His eternal power and about the fact that He is God. Those things can be seen in what God has made. So people have no excuse for what they do.” This means that everyone has the chance to know God. That’s good news!
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Microscope. Very scientific!
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Unscramble these letters to discover where to find things about God that are not seen, like His eternal power: SHOTE NGTIHS NAC EB NESE NI HWAT DGO SHA DEAM.
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This month the offering for Children’s Ministries will go to the
Northland’s 5-day Bible study for children, The Daily Way, is available at www.northlandchurch.net or at Children’s Church.
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Bring a blanket or folding chair. See how the theme relates to being rescued by Jesus. 7162 or Details: Debbie Blahnik (407-949net) debbie.blahnik@northlandchurch.
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evenings. She is compassionate, caring and loving, and the children just love her. For the past year and a half, Donna has eagerly served in Children’s Ministries. She’s focused on God’s Word as she teaches the little ones in her class. Donna, thank you for your servant’s heart and passion for our children.
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Northland’s Marriage Prep Course
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elow are some resources available in the Northland Bookstore that reflect the focus of this weekend’s worship service:
Is a Wedding in Your Very Near Future?
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orthland offers a 13-week class that begins each August and January for couples planning their future together. The course covers such topics as the roles and responsibilities of marriage partners, finances, God’s plan and purpose for marriage and blended families. This class is required for any couple seeking to be married by a Northland minister or at one of our sites. All couples — engaged, not engaged or married without benefit of pre-marital counseling, are invited to join the class on Sundays, beginning August 9, 8:30 to 10:45 a.m., in the The Rink of the Student Ministries and Care Center. The cost is $120 per couple. Registration closes on Monday, August 3. The registration application is available online at www.northlandchurch.net. Click on “Get Equipped” at the home page, follow the link at the bottom for “Marriage Ministries.” Scroll down to “Marriage Preparation Class.” A copy of the application is also included in the Marriage and Wedding Preparation Guide available at Northland’s bookstore for free. Details: Sharon Ferreira (sharon. ferreira@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7189 )
Presented by Inverse Ministries, Clint and Penny Bragg
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he reconciliation of Clint and Penny Bragg’s marriage after an 11-year divorce and a 3,000-mile separation was nothing short of a modern-day miracle. Through the work of Inverse Ministries, their nonprofit organization, Clint and Penny serve as marriage missionaries, sharing their testimony with audiences, leading seminars for couples, and equipping ministry leaders across the nation. In January, they released a new book, Marriage on the Mend: Tangible Tools to Restore Your Relationship. For more information on their ministry or their 40-Day Marriage Mission Trips, visit www.inverseministries.org.
This one-day workshop is Monday, July 27, 6:45 to 9 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall of the Student Ministries and Care Center. The workshop is for all 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)
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his summer there are many opportunities for married couples to refresh their relationships. The photos below show The Marriage Course, a class where couples share a meal, watch a video, and then discuss with their spouse the topic of the night. This course will be offered again in the fall. Look for the exact date on this page in a future issue of the Northland News. Another opportunity for married couples is the “Discovering God’s Vision for Your Marriage” workshop Monday, July 27. See details on this workshop at the top of this page or on page 12.
Permission Evangelism: When to Talk, When to Walk, by Michael L. Simpson Take it from a former atheist who enjoyed poking holes in Christian arguments, there are right and wrong ways to approach a seeker! Drawing from his experience on both sides of the evangelical fence, Simpson offers a powerful alternative approach to outreach. Learn to articulate your salvation story as the amazing, compelling adventure it really is! Reason to Believe: A Response to Common Objections to Christianity, by R.C. Sproul With his trademark passion for truth and for intellectual rigor, Sproul works through 10 common objections to Christianity. This is no collection of pat answers. Sproul challenges the skeptic and encourages the believer. More Ready Than You Realize, by Brian D. McLaren McLaren’s call for spiritual friendship is at once innovative timeless. It is innovative because “modern” evangelism often seems to be focused on ideas like conversion, conquest, war, proofs, arguments and so on. Spiritual friendship focuses, instead, on ideas like conversation, influence and even dance. This is one of McLaren’s favorite descriptions, as true dance has no winner or loser, but is, instead, an interactive experience in which both parties must cooperate. McLaren’s ideas are timeless in that they share a remarkable similarity with what Jesus taught. Blue Like Jazz: Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality, by Donald Miller Miller’s fresh and original voice may change the way Christians view the status quo of faith and build a bridge to seekers who believe that organized religion doesn’t meet their needs.
Challenges to Christianity Discussion group now meeting! Sundays, through September 6 11 a.m., rooms 4206-7
Facilitators: Governing elders Peter Katauskas, Ed Wood and Paul Rahill
This week’s challenging question: Isn’t the Bible full of errors and contradictions? Text: 2 Timothy 3:16-17
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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. No registration is necessary. Just show up. Details: Barb Olsen (407-949-7183 or barbara.olsen@northlandchurch.net)
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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 GriefShare
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)
LW Parents of the Prodigals
First and third Thursdays of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 4209. A support group helping parents cope with kids in trouble, in jail, on drugs, etc., and with serious behavioral problems. Child care available by reservation. Details: Laurie Jean Harrington (lauriejean2@ bellsouth.net or 407 977 6742)
LW STRUGGLING WITH HOMOSEXUALITY? (MEN)
Wednesdays, 7:30 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 SUPPORT FOR THE SEPARATED
Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m. Learn practical steps for healing, hope and reconciliation in the Lord following the painful journey of divorce. Details on qualification and assessment: Donna Delzingaro (407-937-1749)
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Women in Conflict Peacemaking Support Group Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Gonzalez home. Learn how to respond to conflict in a biblically faithful manner, based on the “4 G’s” found in The Peacemaker, by Ken Sande. Child care is not available. Details: Christina Gonzalez (407-923-1789)
MD DIVORCECARE
Sundays, 9 to 11 a.m., Conference Room. This ministry provides opportunities for divorced individuals to renew their relationship with God by addressing the hardships resulting from their divorce by providing Bible-based teaching, support group discussions and prayer in a confidential setting. Details: Mitch Shipley (352-638-0441 or mns10@psu.edu) or Cindy Hall (352-589-1830 or chandnelly@earthlink.net)
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS
Coming together around a single activity or shared trait, these groups meet for specific events, ongoing study or ministry to the community.
LW AMEN (A MEETING OF MEN)
Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., room 4206. Learn to apply God’s Word to real-life situations. Details: Dan Bogdan (407-702-5358 or danbogdan@ landscapeorlando.com) or Buzz Vincent (407463-9398 or blv292@cfl.rr.com)
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LW BUSINESSMEN’S FRIDAY LUNCH
Fridays, noon to 1 p.m., e-mail for location. Learn how to apply scriptural principles to business through personal discipleship. Details: James Price (james.price@northlandchurch.net)
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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COMMON GROUND — YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY (Age 25-40) Mondays, 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)
LW COUPLES CAFÉ
Saturday, August 15, 7 to 8:30 p.m, Nature’s Table Café. Speakers address a variety of topics designed to encourage married couples. Child care by reservation: Diane Jones (407949-7188 or diane.jones@northlandchurch. net); details: James Price (james.price@ northlandchurch.net)
LW EMPLOYMENT NETWORK
Fourth Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing, rooms 5106-7. Details: Christian HELP, 450 Seminola Blvd., Casselberry, (407-834-4022) Tuesday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
LW FAITH AND SCIENCE GROUP
Last Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing, room 5106-7. Meet to discuss modern science in light of God’s Word. DVD study: Unlocking the Mysteries of Life. Details: Kent Cofoid (kent.cofoid@gmail.com)
LW FLAG FOOTBALL
Saturdays, 10 a.m., Lyman High School practice fields. Coed. Details: Nathan Naversen (407-701-7577 or nate@magicwebhosting.com)
LW GOLF — links fellowship
Friday, 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
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
Second Saturday of each month, 9:30 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall. Details: www.wordweaversonline.com
MD BOWLING LEAGUE Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., Triangle Lanes, Mount Dora. Join us for Moonlight bowling. All ages are welcome. Details: Jeff Young (205-3329931 or sbiltd@yahoo.com) MD LADIES NIGHT OUT Fourth Thursday of every month, 7 to 9 p.m., Chili’s, Mount Dora. Bring a friend. Details: Deborah Balic (407-832-9171) or Frances Merritt (407-554-0076) MD MEN’S BIBLE FELLOWSHIP Tuesdays, 6:30 to 7:45 a.m., rooms 2, 3. Motto: Men with a mission. Details: Richie Kluesener (407-221-4517 or rk@goldinart. com) or Bill Chapman (352-434-4116 or bill. chapman@northlandchurch.net) MD SMALL CHILDREN/HOMESCHOOL PLAY GROUP Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to noon, location alternates; call for details. Details: Michele Pruitt (352-408-3909) OV 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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Thursdays, beginning August 9, 9 a.m., room 4213. Led by Dr. Dan Lacich. Details: Jamila Millette (jamila.millette@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1832)
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)
WO 1 and 2 Peter
LW Sharing Life Stories
LW 1 Peter
Sundays, 10:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall. Study the books of first and second Peter. Details: Rob Ross (321-948-2512 or rob@EnlightenDigital. com)
WO THE GREATEST COMMANDMENT: LOVE
WO JOHN
Sundays, 10:30 a.m., Northland at West Oaks sanctuary. Join others in studying “John: Theology in the Real World.” Details: Stephen Arnold (407-358-9603 or stephenarnold4@cfl. rr.com)
MEN’S BIBLE STUDIES
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
Northland recommends the Steps for Young Believers course for children prior to baptism, but it is not mandatory. For information about grade-school student baptisms, contact Diane Jones (diane. jones@northlandchurch.net or 407-9497188).
LW INFANT BAPTISM/DEDICATION CLASS
Saturday, July 18, 7 p.m., rooms 42067. Child care is available upon request. Details: Diane Jones (407-949-7188 or diane.jones@northlandchurch.net)
LW ISAIAH
Thursdays, 6:30 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1118. Join this open-forum discussion on the book of Isaiah: 45 minutes of study, and 15 minutes of prayer. Details: Ron Morris (ron@creativele.com)
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES LW Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed
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)
LW A Heart Like His, Beth Moore Study
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)
PRAYER
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 CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES PRAYER TEAM
OV Bad Girls of the Bible (SINGLE WOMEN)
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)
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LW MANAGING OUR FINANCES GOD’S WAY
ADULT BIBLE STUDIES
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)
Bible studies and opportunities to help you explore your faith and know God.
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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)
ADULTS
Saturday, July 18, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink. 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)
LW CHALLENGES TO CHRISTIANITY
MD Celebrate Recovery Local Chapter
Classes and training to help you mature in your faith and equip you to serve.
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)
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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 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 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)
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.
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)
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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, Conference Room. Read through Frances Chan’s book Crazy Love. Details: Jerry Murphy (407522-1672 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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Serve your local community
Come together for a single service project or an ongoing cause. LOCAL SERVICE PROJECTS For a project list and registration, visit www. northlandchurch.net. More info on page 6. Details: Vanessa Puleo (vanessa.puleo@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7156)
LW ACCESS MINISTRIES STEERING COMMITTEE
Seeking community professionals and stakeholders who have a heart for addressing community-based options for affordable housing and care for people with disabilities in Central Florida to serve on a steering committee. Details: Laura Lee Wright (407-937-0549 or lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net)
OV GOOD SAMARITAN Serve someone in need in your community through meal deliveries. Details: Maggie Jobson (mjobson@cfl.rr.com) 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)
Find other ways to serve in your community at servebeyond.northlandchurch.net.
LW BLOOD DRIVE
Saturday, August 1, Sunday, August 2, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Monday, August 3, 6:15 to 9:15 p.m. Give blood and save lives! Details: Susan Cholewa (susan.cholewa@northlandchurch.net)
LW JAIL MINISTRY
Opportunities to serve.
volunteer
Ushers, greeters, child care workers and more are needed at all worship sites.
Longwood: Volunteer Central Calvie Hughson 407-937-1831 or calvie.hughson@northlandchurch.net Mount Dora: Bill Chapman bill.chapman@northlandchurch.net or 352-434-4116 Oviedo: Amanda Hartley amanda.hartley@northlandchurch.net or 407-222-7374 West Oaks: Derika Hacker derika.hacker@northlandchurch.net or 407-473-4537 LW MEDICAL FIRST RESPONDERS
During worship services and special events. BLS trained or medical professionals, especially EMTs, are needed. Details: Susan Cholewa (407-9370544 or susan.cholewa@northlandchurch.net)
LW phone VolunteerS
Weekday volunteers are needed at Northland at Longwood to answer phones and greet visitors. Flexible hours. Details: Kevin Donaghy (407-9371831 or kevin.donaghy@northlandchurch.net)
LW 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)
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)
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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)
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)
LW Volunteers needed Sundays at Ronald McDonald House Beginning Sunday, July 26, The Ronald McDonald House in Orlando at 2201 Alden Road (near the Orlando Science Center) will be joining the live webcast of Northland’s Sunday 6 p.m. service, worshiping together in a relaxed family environment. Friendly volunteers are needed one Sunday per month to serve as hosts to greet worshipers, serve communion, distribute Northland News, etc. Children are welcome! It’s a great opportunity for families to serve together. Details: Robert Andrescik (robert.andrescik@northlandchurch. net or 407-949-7147)
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
post-abortion ministry shares the healing grace of Jesus without judgment. Details: Coorie Moore (407-292-7628) HOMELESS MINISTRY To assist the homeless or if you are in need of assistance due to being homeless, connect with Homeless Services Network of Central Florida for the most current info on resources. Details: HSN (407-893-0133 or www.hsncfl.org) 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 COVERING CARE BLANKET
First Saturday of each month, 3 to 4:30 p.m. or third Thursday of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., 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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Opportunities and classes in the greater Orlando community.
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)
ADULTS
parentS
ABORTION RECOVERY Bible study for post-abortive men or women that meets in a confidential, supportive setting. Details: Reveille Ministries (407-333-0404)
NEARHIM HOME EDUCATORS Supports and encourages families whom God has called to teach their children at home. Details: www.nearhim.com
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
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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Volunteers Make a Difference for Sri Lanka Reconciliation
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ore than 75 people from Northland volunteered their time and talents to the 2009 U.S. Open World Championships of Martial Arts at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort recently. On behalf of those volunteers, the International Sport Karate Association (ISKA) will make a donation to the Sri Lanka Reconciliation Conference. This was not the volunteers’ only motivation, though. They got to be salt and light in the world in front of more than 2,000 competitors from 37 countries in two days! That’s not all. James Li, Northland’s director of security, and his team from Fortress Hill (Northlanders Adam Lytle, Matt Jones and Charlie Beck) were part of the competition. They made it to the finals, which will be broadcast on ESPN2 on July 19. James and his team came in second place in his division, which is amazing, as he has not competed for 10 years. Congratulations, James! And thank you, volunteers!
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stewardship Ways for you to give of your treasure (Matthew 6:19-21).
donations
Non-perishable food items can be brought to Northland. Please take clean, usable clothing, toys and supplies to The Christian Sharing Center, Fairmont Plaza, 600 N. Highway 1792, Longwood (407-260-9155).
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CAR (4-DOOR SEDAN) is needed by the Northland Service department for use by visiting missionaries, partners and special guests. Details: Sarah Mattingly (407-949-7170 or sarah.mattingly@northlandchurch.net)
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Christian and classic children’s books as well as parenting and marriage books are needed for the Northland Children’s and Family library. Books may be dropped off in the Children’s Ministry Office. Details: Bethany Durys (bethany.durys@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0541)
Available at the Northland Bookstore
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id you miss the “Questions About Scripture” series, or would you like to revisit it? It’s available on CD as a five-part teaching series at Northland’s bookstore for $10. Also available at the bookstore are worship team member Michelle Alexander’s appearance at the “Conversations, A Gathering of Women” event in May for $5 and “The Shack Revealed” seminar with author William Paul Young, in a three-CD set for $12 and a two-DVD set for $20. In addition to all the past sermons going back several years, the bookstore has available sermon series sets. “Building a Generous Life” is available in an eight-DVD set for $40. Questions? Call the bookstore (407-949-7199). To place an order, contact Network Sound Inc. (northlandorders@networksoundinc.com or 407834-8555).
or 352-267-3388) or Sharlee Hollingsworth (shollingsworth2@cfl.rr.com)
OV BOYS TOWN has donation buckets in the foyer as well as current needs lists and service opportunities. Details: Kathy Franz (klfranz@ aol.com or 407-415-7678) OV
Hope Foundation & Sonshine Thrift has donation buckets in the foyer as well as current needs lists and service opportunities. Details: Amanda Hartley (amanda.hartley@ northlandchurch.net or 407-222-7374)
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Work with Faith Neighborhood Center of Clermont in the coming year. If your small group, ministry, or Bible study would like to do so, contact Patti Novak (NOVAKgirls4@aol.com). Backpacks, blankets, tennis shoes, hygienic supplies, and men’s and women’s casual clothes are needed by Distributed Ministry at History Park Center, a ministry to the homeless in Orlando. Details: Dave Mullen (dmull77@yahoo.com) or Mary Lu Pall (Mlupall777@yahoo.com)
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 and many other items are needed at Safehouse of Seminole for battered women and their children. Visit their website for a complete needs list (www. safehouseofseminole.org) Details: admin@ safehouseofseminole.org or 407-302-5220
MD LOVE COLLECTION New collection each month for The Carpenter’s House for Children and for Loaves and Fishes of Apopka. Visit the information table for list. Details: Ann South (south4@comcast.net
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)
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Northland’s director of security, James Li, ready for competition.
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Looking for the job listings? You can find them at jobs.northlandchurch.net.
FINANCIAL REPORT
............................................................................................................... As of juLY 6, 2009 Electronic giving is available at the kiosks located in the foyer or online at www.northlandchurch.net. Offering envelopes are available at all giving boxes and can also be mailed to your home for convenience. Evangelical Council for Details: Twila Roberts (407-949-4000) Financial Accountability ............................................................................................................... TITHES and OFFERINGS This Week This Quarter This Year Need $240,000 $240,000 $6,480,000 Received $442,349 $442,349 $6,245,109 Surplus / (Deficit) $202,349 $202,349 ($234,891) * *Shortfall is currently being covered by reserve fund. ............................................................................................................... BUILDING FUND Need Received Surplus / (Deficit)
This Week This Quarter $41,200 $41,200 $33,507 $33,507 ($7,693) ($7,693)
This Year $1,112,400 $864,153 ($248,247)
LOAN BALANCE is currently $19,973,333 ............................................................................................................... ATTENDANCE for weekend of July 4 to 6, 2009 Northland at Longwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,780 Northland at Mount Dora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 Northland at Oviedo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241 Northland at West Oaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Northland Webstream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,726 at 940 sites Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,072 at 944 sites
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Whom do I contact if:
Dr. Don Pederson, Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1804 Ed Wood, Vice Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1794 Peter Katauskas, Secretary/Treasurer . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1809 Fred Franz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1766 Dan Hardaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 Marcus Mennenga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7169 Paul Rahill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1798 Felipe Santos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7168 Thom Willis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000
Hagerty High School 3225 Lockwood Blvd., Oviedo, FL 32765 Hagerty High School is located on Lockwood Blvd., between E. Mitchell Hammock and E. McCulloch roads.
I am in crisis? Northland’s main line . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 I want to seek counseling? Counseling referral line . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7204 I have a prayer request? Prayer request line . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4025 I need the Hospital Ministry to pay a visit? 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 Teri Grayson, Interim Early Childhood Administrator . 407-949-4014 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 Kelly Verkaik, Debbie’s Doorstep . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-310-5355 debbiesdoorstep@mac.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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Doesn’t Science Make Scripture Obsolete? Scripture focus:
Romans 1:20 (nasb)
Worship Christ today as the Spirit of revelation. He came to reveal His salvation to us.
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Summary prayer:
For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse.
Father, fulfill Your promise to us in our time, that the earth would be filled with the knowledge of Your glory, as the waters cover the sea (Habakkuk 2:14).
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Notes:
NEXT WEEKEND: Dr. Joel C. Hunter | Intellectual Challenges | “It’s All Just Personal Opinion” (Postmodernism)
| Exodus 32:1-6, 21-24, 35
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