Northland News Vol 10/Iss 30

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JULY 25 – AUGUST 1, 2009

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VOLUME 10, ISSUE 30

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What’s Happening This Week?

LONGWOOD SITE

MOUNT DORA SITE

Saturday, JULY 25

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

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

SUNday, JUly 26

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

Prayer Room Sanctuary ECW CWW

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 Young Believers Step 2 Singles Small Group Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 College Ministry

Prayer Room Sanctuary ECW CWW 4210 4213-17 F.Hall/SMCC Sanctuary ECW CWW CWW 4206-7 5106-7/CWW 4206-8 Sanctuary ECW CWW The Rink/SMCC

Monday, JUly 27

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

Beth Moore Study 4206-7 Anointed, Transformed and Redeemed 4213 Post Marriage 911 Study (cc) 4210 Discovering God’s Vision for your Marriage F.Hall/SMCC Worship (cc) Sanctuary Infant/Walker – K’s ECW Grades 1–5 CWW Grief Share 4204-9 Common Ground Young Adult Ministry The Rink/SMCC

TUESday, JUly 28

6:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:15 pm

Employment Network DivorceCare AMEN Near Him Home Educators Word Weavers Praxis (cc)

WEDNEsday, JUly 29

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

Beth Moore Study (cc) Faithful and True (Women) Jesus and the Gospels Faith and Science Connection Group

THURsday, JUly 30

6:30 am 6:30 am 6:30 am 6:00 pm 6:15 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm

Men’s Bible Study Men’s Praise and Prayer Women’s Prayer Congregational Prayer Time The Marriage Course Men’s Fraternity His Way Financial Peace University

Friday July 31 9:00 pm

Amazing Grace Movie

Saturday, August 1

3:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm

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

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

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

4204,6-7,8,17 5108-9/CWW 4128 5106-7/CWW 4209

1118/SMCC 1104/SMCC 1116/SMCC Sanctuary 4206-7 4128 F.Hall/SMCC 4210

Sanctuary

communion

4213 Prayer Room Sanctuary ECW CWW

SUNday, JUly 26

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

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

TUESday, JUly 28 6:30 am 7:00 pm

Men’s Bible Fellowship Celebrate Recovery (cc)

WEDNEsday, JUly 29

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

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

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

TBD Rooms 2, 3 Sanctuary

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

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

Harrington home

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 29

9:30 am Meet at the Movies: Charlotte’s Web Regal Cinema,

Oviedo Marketplace

9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 10:30 am 10:30 am

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

TUESday, JUly 28

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

THURsday, JUly 30 6:00 pm

Congregational Prayer Time

Saturday, AUGUST 1 8:00 am

Men in the Word

Worship ... anywhere!

Worship Service Archive.

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Short-term Mission Trip Opportunities.

Discover which Distributed Journey could be on your docket.

Blogs, Blogs, and More Blogs.

Content, constantly, about ministry at and through Northland.

Distributed Sites @ Home

Are you interested in starting a distributed site in your home or another setting? If so, contact Dan Lacich (407-367-9612 or dan.lacich@northlandchurch.net).

JOIN any of these worship sites:

Hartnett home

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)

Sanctuary

PRAY FOR the prisoners with whom we worship concurrently:

WEST OAKS SITE SUNday, JUly 26

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Monday, July 27

TUESday, JUly 28

What’s on the Web?

Rooms 2, 3 Calvary Chapel

OVIEDO SITE SUNday, JUly 26

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

coming up

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With tS SPECIAL Gues

Sara Groves, Jill Briscoe & William Paul Young

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

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Northland at Longwood

BLOOD DRIVE

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BELONG

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BELIEVE

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BECOME

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BE SENT

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BEYOND

Saturday, August 1 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

THIS WEEK!

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.

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During the July drive, there were 65 donors, and 56 units were collected. As a result, 160 lives were saved!

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

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

NEXT WEEKEND!

NEXT WEEKEND!

August 8-10 Look for info on page 6.

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Perspective From the Cross “Heresy,” by Clay Dunklin

BY Teresa McCaskill Creative Producer, Worship

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ast week we all joined together to create a work of art! Here you see the finished panel, titled “Constent Presence.” I spoke with Clay about the creation of this piece, as well as thoughts behind this week’s artwork (seen on the front cover), titled “Heresy.”

Teresa: How did the contributions from the congregation affect the finished product?

Clay: Practically speaking, I used their art as a textured element. I was able to create a multimedia project as I drew from their perspectives, adding textures and elements besides just the paint on canvas. The experience was something that was intended as worship, and the idea that will be reflected in week 5: We are one as we worship God and all of us contribute. The elements from the congregation are embedded into the panel. This is how our perspectives build on one another. There is a corporate contribution, which makes for layering and learning from each other. Our perspectives are broadened in the process. You see an explosion of color. The whole idea of this panel is not to necessarily have a visual representation of anything in particular, but more of an experience that is the culmination of the participation, contribution and involvement.

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Service Is Worship Bill Chapman Northland at Mount Dora Site Minister

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ith eloquent prose, the apostle Paul unfolds the redemptive plan of God for His people and His world. Romans 1-11 tells this story in penetrating passages. Then in the rest of Romans (chapters 12-16), Paul lays out the road map of response to God’s great grace. Read his introductory challenge to us: “Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God – this is your spiritual act of worship” (Romans 12:1, NIV). Think about it – our response to the mercy of the cross is to offer our bodies as worship. Service to Christ is worship of Christ!

When we serve Jesus and the people He loves, we are worshiping our Lord. Our prayers, our attention to the Word and our singing are completed by our service to Jesus. More than that, our faith is demonstrated through our service. Listen to James’ version of this theme: “I will show you my faith by what I do” (James 2:18b, NIV).

The Holy Spirit has built such an incredible culture of service at our church. Many Northlanders are giving of their time, talent and treasure to serve Christ. And yet, many remain on the sidelines, hesitant to commit to serve Jesus. That you are reading this column should tell you something: Either it is confirming what you already experience through service to the Lord, or it is exhorting you to step out and commit a little time and energy to give back to the One who has given everything to you.

There are so many ways you can serve Jesus at Northland’s Mount Dora worship site. Are you handy with a paintbrush? Join us on August 15 for a painting day at The Carpenter’s House for Children. Do you have a heart for kids? Take part in Northland’s backpack program for needy children or sign up

Teresa: Were you surprised by anything you received?

Clay: I didn’t expect so much artistry, so much expression visually. I kind of expected a lot of written responses, but it was about 50-50. I was surprised by the number of pictures people drew. They were so detailed, and some would even explain in writing what they had created. It was so different for everyone – including me!

I’ve never painted live in a worship service before. No one said or drew the same thing. There was such a wide variety of things they turned in. There were pleas, cries for help, praises, definite truths of God, a total spectrum.

Teresa: So, on to this weekend. Talk a little bit about week 4’s panel on the front of the newspaper.

to serve with Mount Dora’s Children’s Ministries. Are you concerned for the poor? Give to the Northland at Mount Dora Love Collection food drive. Do you love to make people feel welcome? Serve at the church on Sunday mornings. Leaders for each of these ministries are listed on this page.

The opportunities to love God by loving people are unlimited! Serve Jesus as your grateful response to the love He has poured out into your life!

• The Carpenter’s House for Children: Ann South

(south4@comcast.net or 352-267-3388) • Backpacks for kids in need: Tara Dufrene

(TDufrene@AimHealth.com or 615-642-8963) • Mount Dora Children’s Ministries: Tanya Carpenter

(tcarpenter@cfl.rr.com or 352-735-3832) • Mount Dora Love Collection: Sharlee Hollingsworth

(shollingsworth2@cfl.rr.com or 407-461-6851) • Sunday morning serve team: Frances Merritt

(jasonandfrances@comcast.net or 407-554-0076) >>> MOUNTDORA.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET

Pastor Vernon with the Sherrer family on his recent visit to Mount Dora.

Clay: Since Pastor Joel is preaching this weekend on how to spot heresy, I wanted to reflect the darkness of heresy in my piece. This panel is designed to make you a little uncomfortable, to stir your emotions. It is also designed to fit within the finished work as a whole. By next week, there will be five panels, but let me walk you through the emotional response I am seeking to evoke in each panel.

Panel 1 has more of a solemn and reflective attitude because of its emphasis on the sacrifice represented by the cross and the importance of Holy Communion. Panel 2 focuses on God’s creation and has more of a refreshing tone. I sought to portray the idea of what everything was intended to be, what it would be like if we were in the Garden of Eden, the Continued on page 14.

Painting Day at the Carpenter’s House for children Saturday, August 15, 9 a.m.

Sign up in the foyer or at www.northlandchurch. net. Details: Ann South (south4@comcast.net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Wednesdays, 6 to 7 p.m., War Room 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.

Items needed: shampoo, deodorant, toothbrushes, toilet paper, laundry detergent, bar soap, dish soap, dish sponges, pine cleaner, disposable razors and breakfast cereal (critical need) Details: Ann South (352-267-3388 or south4@ comcast.net) or Sharlee Hollingsworth (shollings worth2@cfl.rr.com)

news@oviedo

Northland at Oviedo Family Days

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Backpack Drive

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)

JEREMY JOBSON Northland at Oviedo Site Minister

STUDENT MINISTRIES–SUMMER 2009

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

olunteers were “a part of it” at Northland at Oviedo as they served and gathered in fellowship in Jesus’ name!

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

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CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES–SUMMER 2009

Details: Michelle Smith (407-718-5510 or michelle. smith@northlandchurch.net) Many helping hands make light work.

THIS WEEK! Meet at the Movies - Free

Regal Cinema, Oviedo Marketplace Tuesday, July 28, 9:30 a.m. Movie: Charlotte’s Web (rated G).

Many volunteered during spring cleaning day.

>>> OVIEDO.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET

Camp Venture is fun!

Boys enjoy the summer pool party.

news@westoaks West Oaks Student Ministries Getting Under Way

Everyone can play Wacky Tacky Bowling.

BaptismS and barbecue

Saturday, August 8, 5 p.m., Hartnett home, Orlando. Come join those who wish to make a public profession of their personal faith in Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:19) by baptism. Students and adults will be baptized. Bring a side dish to share. Details and registration: Tommy Novak (tommy.novak@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7191) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TOMMY NOVAK Northland at West Oaks Site Minister

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one thing is, I encourage you to talk with one of the folks who will be helping lead this ministry.

Currently, our Student Ministries leadership team consists of Marcela Benitez, Marilee Foreman, Jon and Maxine Hammerstein, Brian Kraus, Bridget Murphy and Patti Novak.

I am hoping others of you will see how you can plug in and use your gifts also. There will be many ways you can serve in Student Ministries, and if you have any questions or you would like to serve, talk to me after our worship service or call me anytime (352-989-7378). I believe God is going to do some incredible things in the lives of these teenagers, and I am thrilled to see how it unfolds on a weekly basis. Thank you to all who are willing to share your lives with teenagers.

I am confident you will be blessed and encouraged daily.

s a team of adults have been meeting together for the past few weeks in order to begin a ministry to our teenagers, I have been very encouraged. They have a strong desire to have something significant for both the teens at our West Oaks site as well as the teens in our community that will encourage and lead them to a passionate life for Christ. We have been looking at what kind of ministry we want for teenagers and talking about what it will take for us to get there.

The thing we have been most excited about as we have met is looking at the one thing we want for these kids. Can you remember the movie City Slickers? Three New York men head west for a cattle drive, hoping to find that one thing that satisfies. Upon arriving at the ranch, an old cowboy named Curly greets them. While they are out on the trail, Mitch (Billy Crystal) seeks the advice of Curly about the meaning of life. Curly responds by holding up his index finger and replying, “It’s all about one thing. Just one thing.” The rest of the movie, Mitch is on a quest to find out what that one thing could be. I believe an effective student ministry is all about sticking to one Student Ministries leadership team (l to r): Maxine and Jon Hammerstein, Marcela Benitez, thing. If you would like to find out what that Bridget Murphy, Patti and Tommy Novak, and Brian Kraus. (Not shown: Marilee Foreman).

Baptism Bible Study for Kids Ages 10-14

Tuesdays, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Hartnett home, Orlando. Eight-week study to learn what baptism is and what it means. Details: Susan Hartnett (407455-3545 or pshartnett@aol.com) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES

See pages 12-13 for details. Classes offered range from the book of John, Greatest Commandment, 1 and 2 Peter, plus two middle school studies.

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

West Oaks Playgroup

Do you have little ones at home? Join West Oaks women and their children for fellowship and fun! Details: Sara Sundermeyer (407-575-6178 or scostantini@hotmail.com) or Kimberly Fulmer (407656-3008 or kfulmer@earthlink.net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

volunteers needed in all areas

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

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Local Service Projects

Fill a Backpack for a Child in Need

Leave It Behind Your Car During Service August 8-10 for Pickup vanessa puleo Northland Local Service Projects Coordinator

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he weekend of August 8 is already proving to be an amazing weekend of supporting children in need throughout Seminole County. All Northland locations, along with many other churches, organizations and places of faith, have come together for a time of collection and reflection. This month is a time to collect supplies for our children in need and also to reflect on the families going through hardships that could use a hand.

Do you know the impact of your donation this month? More than 1,000 children are homeless in Seminole County alone, not to mention the families that are struggling financially to gather clothes and the necessary items for their children to be prepared for learning this year.

Consider filling a backpack and delivering it to your site of worship the weekend of August 8. At the Longwood site, leave the backpack behind your car, and it will be picked up.

Do you have children? Make a day of it. Have them pick out the items, and talk to them about Christ’s love for others and the ways we show love by helping those in need. It is a great time to minister to those little ears around us!

Do you need some ideas on what to get? Here are great items to put inside the backpack: * 12-inch ruler (plastic or wood) * Scissors * Crayons * Standard glue sticks (0.2- to 0.3-ounce) * Standard eraser * Pack of No. 2 pencils * Pocket folders * Wide-ruled filler paper * Subject, 150-page spiral notebook * Pencil sharpener * Washable markers * Colored pencils * 8- to 10-pack medium ballpoint pens

Do you or anyone you know have a child in need of a backpack this year?

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

Leave your filled backpack donation behind your car during the worship service you attend for pick up.

Local Serving Day

Saturday, August 22, 8 a.m.

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ome to Northland at Longwood ready to be “distributed” to a Serve Team. The day will start at 8 a.m. with prayer and team assignments.

Pick from a variety of projects, including landscaping, painting, helping ministry partners and more. The teams will go out to their assignments from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., then gather back at Northland at Longwood at 1 p.m. for a Serve Team luncheon and fellowship. All ages are welcome.

other Upcoming Serving Opportunities

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

August 8 . . . . . . . . . . Parking lot team, backpack drive August 8 . . . . . . Coalition for the Homeless, cook dinner August 9 . . . . . . . . . . Parking lot team, backpack drive August 15 . . . . . . . . . Little Hands Project, at Northland August 15 . . . The Carpenter’s House for Children, paint August 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . Homeless Ministry, downtown August 21 . . . . . . . Meals Ministry, deliver prepared food August 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Local Service Projects August 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Meals Ministry, serve lunch August 22 . . . . . . . . . . . Pathways to Care, serve lunch August 22 . . . . . . . . Boys & Girls Club – TLC Serve Team August 29 . . . . . . . Give Kids the World, serve breakfast Details: Vanessa Puleo (407-949-7156 or vanessa.puleo@ northlandchurch.net)

Please Pray for Our August Distributed Journey!

Brazil: August 6-16

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he next Distributed Journey team to head out is traveling to the Amazon state in Brazil to play soccer in Manaus (the capital city of the Amazon state) and in several villages along the Amazon River. Northland has an ongoing partnership with Igreja Presbyteriana de Manaus, one of the largest churches in the Amazon. Igreja Presbyteriana de Manaus has some amazing ways to care for people through soccer, and we’re privileged this summer to be a part of their ministry.

At the beginning of the trip, the team will travel by boat up the Amazon. In rural villages, they’ll hold smaller soccer tournaments, play games and spend time with the families who spend their lives near the banks of the world’s largest river. The second part of the trip, they head back to Manaus to support a pretty amazing ministry to street kids. Every week a former pro runs a soccer camp that attracts thousands of kids. Many of the players are living on the streets, and this program, supported by our partner gives them continuity and

hope and love. They have a place to hear about the hope bigger than soccer, found in Christ, and every week they get to see Christ’s love manifest through the tireless care given them by the volunteers running the program. The goal throughout this trip is to use the team’s presence to try to attract larger crowds, so that Igreja Presbyteriana de Manaus has a chance to serve and care for even more people than usual.

Team members: Nathan Clark (team leader), Kristen Urichko, Nader Emile, Aaron Martin, Kasey Brennan, Dallas Winstead, James Turner, Christian Eissele Please pray for: • financial support for the team members.

• the people they will be playing soccer with.

• the safety and health of the team members.

• the villagers in the Amazon and the kids in Manaus.

Distributed Journeys

To get information on these trips, visit Northland’s website (www.northlandchurch. net) and select “Serve Others” from the menu. Details: Patti Harshey (407-937-0573 or patti.harshey@northlandchurch.net) Egypt 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 22-October 3 Egypt 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 17-23

IsleGo Missions

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

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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!)

(LUGROX RESUMES AUGUST 29)

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!

OV AXIS: Middle School MINISTRY

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

OV AXIS: Middle School Summer Bible Study

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

High School Ministry LW O2 — Outreach, Worship, Teaching and Hangout Time

(O2 RESUMES AUGUST 26)

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

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

LW Servant Leadership Ministry

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

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

OV AXIS: High School Ministry

Sundays, 6 to 8 p.m., NOCC. Youth group environment with interactive activities and fun. Details: Erica Emler (407-6878570 or erica.emler@northlandchurch.net)

College Ministry (For students ageS 18-25)

Details: Jenny Shaw (jenny.shaw@northlandchurch.net)

LW College Gathering

Sundays, 7:15 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink.

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ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS!

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Disney's Night of Joy Saturday, September 12, depart Northland at 11 a.m.

High school students are invited to Disney’s Night of Joy, featuring artists Family Force 5, Flyleaf, Skillet, Jars of Clay, Grits, Mandisa, MercyMe, Revive, Josh Wilson, Above the Golden State and Abandon. Turn in a completed registration form (the purple form available at the Welcome Desk) and a $20 nonrefundable deposit

by Wednesday, July 29. The $30 balance is due August 10. This will lock in the special price of $50 for all-day park admission to Hollywood Studios, transportation (by motor coach) and incredible concerts!

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

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Building a Generous Life Weekend August 1-3 Come and Learn to Relate to God’s Economy

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hen Tropical Storm Fay struck in 2008, Rich and Jana Haussmann experienced significant damage to their home. If this storm had happened just a few years earlier, they would have been financially devastated. Instead, they had built up an emergency fund of $20,000 ten months after paying off $65,000 in debt, thanks to their participation in Financial Peace University.

“FPU has been such a blessing to our family,” Rich says in the book Slash Your Debt, by Gerri Detweiler.

“It feels good to be obedient to God and to know that we are good stewards of His blessings.”

Doug and Colleen Allen wanted to be on the same page with their finances and learn to handle them according to biblical principles, so six months after getting married, they participated in a Crown Financial Ministries course. After they took the class, they decided to pay off their car and student loans at a faster rate and developed a budget. During their seven-year journey to get out of debt, they learned to be content with what God had provided.

“Crown was so much more than a financial study, but a study that taught us to live differently than the pattern of this world, and by doing so, we have developed a closer relationship with Him,” they said.

Whether your financial situation is more like the Haussmanns was, or you relate more to the Allens, or you are somewhere else on the financial spectrum, there will be something for you at the Building a Generous Life weekend taking place the weekend of August 1 to 3 at Northland.

But this event is not just about money; it’s about learning to live a generous life by giving of your time, talent and treasure, says Marc McMurrin, executive director of operations for Northland. “It’s about the way you serve, and being able to affect the Kingdom and community around you.” The event is a continuation of last fall’s “Building a Generous Life” preaching series and congregation-wide study.

The five classes and opportunities represented at booths that weekend meet different needs, from living debt-free, to receiving one-to-one coaching, to answers for business owners, to managing your finances, to leaving a legacy.

The booths will be set up in the Longwood site’s foyer, but each site will have a representative to give information about the different classes and opportunities. Information also will be available in the “equipping” section on the Northland website.

Congregants, Marc says, should come away from the weekend “knowing the church is equipping them to relate to God’s economy instead of the world’s economy, as God owns it all and wants to bless us and others through the proper management of His resources.”

The financial opportunities to be represented are detailed below.

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY – LIVING DEBT-FREE Debt is all around us. More than 70 percent of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. Over 35 percent of Christian marriages end in divorce, with money problems being the number one cause.

How would you like to be debt-free? Financial Peace University (FPU), a biblically based program that teaches management of money and resources in a godly way, has a long history of helping families successfully confront these problems head-on.

You’ll be empowered with the practical skills and confidence needed to achieve your financial goals and experience true financial peace.

How It Works This 13-week video course explains how money really works in a simple, easyto-understand style. You’ll have fun as you learn! Dave Ramsey teaches about how to save money, live on a budget,

communicate about money, eliminate debt, find bargains and experience the joy of giving.

More than 650,000 families have completed FPU with amazing success. On average, they pay off $5,300 in debt and save $2,700 in 13 weeks. That’s an $8,000 change in position in 91 days! The goal of Financial Peace University is not just information; it’s transformation.

Financial management is only 20 percent knowledge and 80 percent behavior. FPU helps to break the bad habits that rob people of true financial success.

How to Get Started Two options are available for upcoming FPU classes: • Thursdays, August 20 through November 19, from 7 to Rich and Jana Haussmann lead the Finacial Peace University class and help many to become debt-free.

9 p.m. in room 4213-15 • Sundays, September 6 through December 13, from 8:45 to 10:45 a.m. in room 4206-07 Practically speaking, the study teaches how the Bible can Look for the “LIVING DEBT-FREE” booth for details or to get help individuals succeed in the business world. The small group connected with one of these upcoming classes. environment creates an excellent accountability structure for Details and registration: Rich or Jana Haussmann (407-688growth, honesty and encouragement.

2182 or rhaussmann@cfl.rr.com) Participants will make profitable decisions by applying God’s financial principles to key result areas. This study addresses key issues that business executives often face in seeking to BUSINESS BY THE BOOK – FOR BUSINESS OWNERS honor God and their fellow employees in the marketplace.

In today’s competitive and confusing business environment, How It Works Christians are looking for answers This eight-week small group study is designed specifically to the tough ethical questions they for individuals who own their own business or work in a face every day. Fortunately, business environment. Topics include ownership and purpose, God’s plan for believers in leadership, finance, human resources, marketing and more. the marketplace doesn’t Each week’s study includes Scripture memory related to that have to be confusing. The week’s topic, solid scriptural teaching and thought-provoking “Business by the Book” study case studies. reveals that the Bible has the wisdom and the answers for How to Get Started being truly successful in the Come to the booth “FOR BUSINESS OWNERS” and get marketplace. connected with an upcoming class. At least one fall class is This study will challenge planned; come to the orientation Tuesday, August 11, from 7 to participants to apply biblical principles in every area of their 8:30 p.m. in the Northland at Longwood fellowship hall. business. The study will help participants develop a clear and Details and registration: Jo-Anne Holleran (jo-anne. compelling sense of purpose in their vocation and distinguish holleran@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1772) them in today’s competitive marketplace.

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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

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)

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).

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)

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SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

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

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, August 8, 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., Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink.

Details: www.pronetcentralflorida. org or 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, August 14, 7:45 a.m., Forest Lake Golf Clubx. Linking golfers throughout the world in Christ. Meet the second Friday of each month.

The speaker for August is Dan Meinert. Cost: $32 per person; food costs extra. RSVP by Tuesday, August 11. Details and reservations: Parks Reinhardt (407-880-9932 or linksfellowship@cfl. rr.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)

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. No practices, no teams, no rules, just fun and fellowship. A $2 donation is requested. Details: Mike Cannavo (407-359-0191)

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 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)

LW MOMS’ MORNING OUT

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)

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)

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

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)

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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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ADULT BIBLE STUDIES

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 (available at Northland’s bookstore): $99 if purchased with cash, check or debit card and $110 if purchased by credit card. Details and registration: Rich or Jana Haussmann (407-3330960 or rhaussmann@cfl.rr.com)

LW 1 Peter

Sundays, beginning August 9, 9 a.m., room 4213. Led by Dr. Dan Lacich. Details: Jamila Millette (jamila.millette@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1832)

LW Philippians

Sundays, beginning August 16, 10:45 a.m., room 4209. Study the book of Philippians to add more joy to your life and learn God’s secret of contentment. Details: John and Carolyn Jones (407-831-5822)

WO 1 and 2 Peter

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

BAPTISM LW ADULT BAPTISMS

Sunday, August 9, 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

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

WO THE GREATEST COMMANDMENT: LOVE Sundays, 10:30 a.m., conference room. Join us as we look at the greatest commandment from God’s perspective. Details: John Hammerstein (maxinehammerstein@mac.com or 407-877-8896) WO JOHN Sundays, 10:30 a.m., Northland at West Oaks sanctuary. Join others in studying “John: Theology in the Real World.” Details: Stephen Arnold (407-358-9603 or stephenarnold4@cfl. rr.com)

MEN’S BIBLE STUDIES LW ISAIAH

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

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).

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES

LW INFANT BAPTISM/DEDICATION CLASS

LW Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed

Saturday, September 19, 7 p.m., rooms 4206-7. Child care is available upon request. Details: Diane Jones (407-9497188 or diane.jones@northlandchurch.net)

PRAYER LW CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES PRAYER TEAM

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

LW MEN’S PRAISE AND PRAYER

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

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

LW PRAYER GROUP

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

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

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)

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

WO = Northland at west oaks

LW Foundations for a Godly Marriage

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

ADULTS LW CHALLENGES TO CHRISTIANITY

Sundays, through September 6, 11 a.m., rooms 4206-07. Discussion group focusing on Dr. Joel C. Hunter’s current sermon series, led by governing elders Peter Katauskas, Paul Rahill and Ed Wood. Delve more deeply into struggles of faith and address questions and challenges to Christianity. Details: Barb Olsen (407-9497183 or barbara.olsen@northlandchurch.net)

LW Crown Financial Ministries – Managing Your Finances Tuesday, August 11, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, Fellowship Hall.

Orientation meeting to investigate and sign up for 10-week Crown biblical financial study, which helps you handle your money according to principles in the Bible, including the topics of getting out of debt, investing, giving and budgeting. Details: Jo-anne Holleran (jo-anne. holleran@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1772) LW Crown Leadership Training Wednesday, August 5, 7 to 9 p.m., room 4204. Training for Crown leaders to facilitate Crown biblical financial study classes starting soon. Details: Roy Kelsey (407-227-4101 or rk4ucf@embarqmail.com) LW CONQUERING FEAR, ANGER, ANXIETY

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

LW DC4K Training DivorceCare for Kids is training leadership for the fall season. Do you feel called to work with children ages 6 to 12 who are experiencing the pain of divorce? Details: Elaine Harland (elaine.harland@northlandchurch.net or 407949-4002) LW

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

LW DIVORCECARE FACILITATORS TRAINING

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

Tuesdays, starting August 25, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Children’s Worship Wing. A 14-week Biblebased study that will strengthen your marriage with classes that include biblical teaching, interaction with other couples in small groups, and prayer. Registration deadline: August 13.

Workbooks: $15, available in the bookstore.

Child care available by reservation. Details: Liz Collard (buildingagodlymarriage@gmail.com or 407-949-4000, ext. 1761)

LW LEARN TO SPEAK CHINESE

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

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

LW Marriage Preparation Class

Sundays, starting August 9, 8:30 to 10:45 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink. A 13-week class for any couple engaged, not engaged (but seriously considering engagement) or married without the benefit of premarital counseling. Class is required for any couple seeking to be married by a Northland minister or at a Northland facility. Cost: $120 per couple. Registration required. Class application available at www.northlandchurch. net, “Get Equipped” tab, “Marriage Ministries” link, “Marriage Preparation Class.” A paper application is also available at Northland’s bookstore in the Marriage and Wedding Preparation Guide. Details: Chris Kingsley (407-949-7193)

MD Celebrate Recovery Local Chapter

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

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.

Lw = Northland at LONGWOOD

MD = Northland at Mount dora

• 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)

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)

LW Keeping Your Focus on Christ in the

Middle of Marriage Crisis Mondays, starting August 17, 7 p.m., room 4217. A support group for women with biblical truths, prayer and Bible study using Linda Rooks’ book Broken Hearts on Hold. Child care available with registration by August 12 by contacting Morgan Perun (morgan.perun@northlandchurch. net). Class details: Gayle Montiel (407-493-4106 or gaylemontiel@cfl.rr.com)

OV = Northland at Oviedo

Oviedo: Amanda Hartley amanda.hartley@northlandchurch.net or 407-222-7374 West Oaks: Derika Hacker derika.hacker@northlandchurch.net or 407-473-4537

LW PETPALS

LW MEDICAL FIRST RESPONDERS

MD VOLUNTEER AT THE CARPENTER’S HOUSE

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)

Serve your local community

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

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)

Opportunities and classes in the greater Orlando community.

ADULTS ABORTION RECOVERY Bible study for post-abortive men or women that meets in a confidential, supportive setting.

Details: Reveille Ministries (407-333-0404)

LW JAIL MINISTRY

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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: $1,400.

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

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)

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 (407474-0441 or www.harvest-time.org) HEALING GRACE Thursdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., TLC Women’s Center, 4804 Edgewater Drive, Orlando. This post-abortion ministry shares the healing grace of Jesus without judgment. Details: Coorie Moore (407-292-7628) HOMELESS MINISTRY To assist the homeless or if you are in need of assistance due to being homeless, connect with Homeless Services Network of Central Florida for the most current info on resources. Details: HSN (407-893-0133 or www.hsncfl.org)

men CHRISTIAN BUSINESSMEN’S CONNECTION (CBMC) Tuesdays, 7 to 8 a.m., Denny’s, Lee Road exit off Interstate 4, or Thursdays, 7 to 8 a.m., Perkin’s, University and Forsyth. Meet for fellowship, prayer and discussion of God’s principles for business. Tuesday details: Armand Dauplaise (407-221-3114 or adauplaise@aol.com) or www.cbmc.com; Thursday details: Steve Doerr (321-274-7072) or Jay Stauf (407-506-6737)

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

Details: www.nearhim.com

Consider Foster Care — Orientation Meeting Tuesday, August 4, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Florida Baptist Children’s Home, Orlando Pregnancy/ Counseling Center (Bruton Boulevard training room. Learn about opening your home and heart for foster parenting. Details and registration: Laurie Ingram (407-514-4394 or laurie.ingram@ fnchomes.org)

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)

each month at 7:15 p.m to encourage parents, friends and family who have loved ones struggling with their sexual identity. Details: Cherrie Rowe (407-322-6850 or cherbear100@ aol.com); inquiries are confidential.

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LW ACCESS MINISTRIES STEERING COMMITTEE

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

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

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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

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 COVERING CARE BLANKET

Opportunities to serve.

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)

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

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

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

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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

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) DEEPER STILL — with Kay Arthur, Priscilla Shirer and Beth Moore Friday, September 18, 7 to 9:45 p.m. and Saturday, September 19, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Orlando’s Amway Arena. Hear three internationally-renowned Bible teachers and delve deeper in God’s Word through their teaching. Cost: $75 per person. Details and registration: LifeWay Events (1-800-254-2022 or www.lifeway.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)

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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

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)

MD = Northland at Mount dora

LW Nonperishable food items can be placed into the designated wooden boxes in the lobby and in the Student Ministries and Care Center. Details: Gretchen Kerr (407-9497190 or gretchen.kerr@northlandchurch.net) MD LOVE COLLECTION

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

OV BOYS TOWN has donation buckets in the foyer as well as current needs lists and service opportunities. Details: Kathy Franz (klfranz@ aol.com or 407-415-7678)

Perspective Continued from page 4.

ease of a naturally restful and peaceful state.

Panel 3 holds a heightened emotion. There is an intensity of excitement and the curiosity of what’s out there that we can’t really understand. There is a thrill that comes from the pursuit of the unknown by faith. So panel 4 (notice it is in the far left position as you look at the platform) is the complete opposite of the spectrum. There is a real pull on your

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)

Generous Life

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CROWN FINANCIAL MINISTRIES – MANAGING YOUR FINANCES Many Christians have been taught what the Bible says about how to handle 10 percent of their income, their tithe. Although this is crucial, we need to under¬stand God’s perspective on managing the other 90 percent.

Crown is an interdenominational ministry dedicated to equipping people around the world to learn, apply and teach biblical financial principles. Since 1976, Crown has taught or equipped more than 50 million people with their transforming message of faithful living.

Its founder, Howard Dayton, was a member and elder of Northland as he developed this dynamic ministry.

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Work with Faith Neighborhood Center of Clermont in the coming year.

If your small group, ministry, or Bible study would like to do so, contact Patti Novak (NOVAKgirls4@aol.com).

Backpacks, blankets, tennis shoes, hygienic supplies, and men’s and women’s casual clothes are needed by Distributed Ministry at History Park Center, a ministry to the homeless in Orlando. Details: Dave Mullen (dmull77@yahoo.com) or Mary Lu Pall (Mlupall777@yahoo.com) bed sheets and pillowcases 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

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

FINANCIAL REPORT

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As of juLY 20, 2009 Electronic giving is available at the kiosks located in the foyer or online at www.northlandchurch.net. Offering envelopes are available at all giving boxes and can also be mailed to your home for convenience.

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

TITHES and OFFERINGS This Week This Quarter This Year

Need $237,553 $712,659 $6,952,659

Received $200,135 $861,692 $6,664,452 Surplus / (Deficit) ($37,418) $149,033 ($288,207) *

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

BUILDING FUND

Need

Received Surplus / (Deficit)

OV = Northland at Oviedo

This Week This Quarter $41,200 $123,600 $29,430 $95,475 ($11,770) ($28,125)

This Year $1,391,153 $1,096,826 ($294,327)

LOAN BALANCE is currently $19,884,167 ...............................................................................................................

ATTENDANCE for weekend of July 18 to 20, 2009 Northland at Longwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,216 Northland at Mount Dora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 Northland at Oviedo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294 Northland at West Oaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Northland Webstream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,898 at 1,121 sites Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,764 at 1,125 sites

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How It Works Participants of this small group study learn what Scripture teaches about managing all of their possessions – not just their money.

Scripture memorization is a key part of learning this biblical approach to creating a spending plan, establishing a debt reduction plan, and managing resources through practical exercises and accountability. Each week of the study takes an in-depth look at specific destinations in the Crown Money Map. These principles can be applied during the journey, long after the life group study is over.

This study teaches more than strategy for the practical symptoms of financial bondage; it creates a long-term transformation of the heart.

How to Get Started Look for the “MANAGING YOUR FINANCES” booth to get more information. Several fall classes are planned; come to the orientation for details. Orientation for Crown class participants is Tuesday, August 11, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Northland at Longwood fellowship hall. Crown leadership training is set for Wednesday, August 5, from 7 to 9 p.m. in room 4204.

Details and registration: Jo-Anne Holleran (jo-anne.holleran@northlandchurch.net or 407937-1772)

TRUE NORTH FOUNDATION – LEAVING A LEGACY Have you made financial or custodial arrangements for your loved ones, should they outlive you? I know it is not something we like to think about, which is evident considering seven out of 10 people in the United States die without a will. The estates that go through probate total more than $100 billion, and the figure increases every year. Northland is providing Simple Wills to congregants through the True North Foundation.

WO = Northland at west oaks

emotions, almost a discomfort as you look at the images. Heresy can be a subtle thing. There is truth there, but it is twisted. I wanted to portray this distortion by ripping the canvas.

I’ve even used ashes from burnt paper in the piece to show the destructive force of heresy. I intend it to be opposite of the feelings evoked in the first three panels.

Teresa: What about next week’s panel?

Clay: Next week’s panel will point us toward a future whose reality is now, God’s Kingdom coming on Earth.

Northland recently established The True North Foundation to fund special ministry projects outside the walls of Northland that support the broader distributed church.

Additionally, the foundation provides legacy opportunities for the congregation through planned giving.

How It Works The True North Foundation will provide attorneys to conduct Simple Wills free of charge, without conditions or requirements of appropriating any portion of one’s estate to Northland. It is the foundation’s desire to have every congregant’s estate planning in order to protect their children and the resources God has provided to their family. This is important whether you are a single parent, a young married couple or retirement age.

You can sign up for the informational meeting, which will provide you with the necessary information for your next steps, and connection with an attorney to process your will. If you have a complicated estate with trusts and other tax sheltered vehicles, there would be a charge related to any additional work above and beyond a Simple Will.

How to Get Started Look for the “LEAVING A LEGACY” booth and get connected with your next steps.

Details: Rick Crandall (cranbarney@cfl. rr.com)

MONEY MAP COACHES – ONE-TO-ONE COACHING In today’s economy, we all have areas where we could use a little coaching, especially when it comes to finances. Crown Financial Ministries has trained coaches here at Northland or online who can help meet your needs for free. This program is not just for those in a financial crisis, but also for those who need some sound advice to the everyday questions of managing our finances.

How It Works If you want someone to help you with an in-depth evaluation of your income, spending, debt, saving and giving, you can meet with a Money Map Coach. Crown’s trained volunteer Money Map Coaches will work with couples or individuals, helping to develop a personal spending plan, apply biblical principles of stewardship, build a plan to get out of debt, and achieve spiritual and financial freedom.

How to Get Started Look for the “ONE-TO-ONE COACHING” booth and get connected with a counselor. You also can stay anonymous and receive counseling by going online (www.crownmoneymap.org) or call Crown (800-722-1976) and ask for a coach.

Details: Jo-Anne Holleran (jo-anne.holleran@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1772)

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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 LEADERSHIP TEAM Stephen Arnold, Leadership Team . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-358-9603 stephenarnold4@cfl.rr.com Jerry Murphy, Leadership Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-522-1672 jerry.murphy@ieee.org Zack Fulmer, Leadership Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-656-3008 zack.fulmer@ronblue.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.

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

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.

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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How Can I Spot Heresy?

Scripture focus:

Galatians 1:6-12 (nasb)

Worship Christ today as the Truth incarnate. Jesus came so we could know the Truth, and the Truth could set us free.

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I am amazed that you are so quickly deserting Him who called you by the grace of Christ, for a different gospel; which is really not another; only there are some who are disturbing you and want to distort the gospel of Christ. But even if we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you a gospel contrary to what we have preached to you, he is to be accursed! As we have said before, so I say again now, if any man is preaching to you a gospel contrary to what you received, he is to be accursed!

For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a bondservant of Christ.

For I would have you know, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not according to man. For I neither received it from man, nor was I taught it, but I received it through a revelation of Jesus Christ.

Notes:

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

Father, Spirit of all Truth, we know that there are other spirits in the world – evil spirits, lying spirits, spirits of confusion and deception. These spirits mislead many people by masquerading as truth. But we know that You are the Word made flesh. Give us wisdom to discern the spirits. Give us eyes to see and know Your Truth, so that our lives will bear witness to You and reflect Your love and Your life.

RELEVANT READS: ...........................................................................

• Lifestyle Evangelism: Crossing Traditional Boundaries

to Reach the Unbelieving World, by Joe Aldrich • Just Walk Across the Room: Simple Steps Pointing

People to Faith, by Bill Hybels • They Like Jesus But Not the Church: Insights From Emerging Generations, by Dan Kimball • Inside the Mind of Unchurched Harry and Mary: How to Reach Friends and Family Who Avoid God and the Church, by Lee Strobel • Apologetics for a New Generation: A Biblical & Culturally Relevant Approach to Talking About God,

by Sean McDowell

NEXT WEEKEND: Dr. Joel C. Hunter | Intellectual Challenges | What About Other Religions? Is There Only One Way … Seriously? | John 14:6

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