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AUGUST 22 - 29, 2009
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VOLUME 10, ISSUE 34
The Father has no desire to punish His children. They have already been punished excessively by their own inner and outward waywardness. The Father wants simply to let them know that the love they have searched for in such distorted ways has been, is, and always will be there for them. — Henri Nouwen
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*Concurrent worship with other sites (cc) Child care provided (hi) Hearing-impaired interpretation (ECW) Early Childhood Wing
What’s Happening This Week? LONGWOOD SITE
MOUNT DORA SITE
Saturday, August 22
4:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm
Prayer Meeting Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5
Prayer Room Sanctuary ECW CWW
SUNday, AUGUST 23
7:30 am 8:30 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 10:30 am 10:45 am 10:45 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 4:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:30 pm
Prayer Meeting (cc) Marriage Prep Class Worship (cc)* (hi) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 1 Peter Class Financial Peace University Philippians Transformers Study (cc) Worship (cc)* Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Special Needs Class Challenges to Christianity Singles Small Group Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 MOMS4MOMS Meeting College Ministry
Monday, AUGUST 24
9:45 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm
DivorceCare AMEN Praxis (cc)
WEDNEsday, AUGUST 26 9:00 am 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm
Joy of Living Faithful and True (Women) Faith and Science Connection Group
THURsday, AUGUST 27
6:30 am 6:30 am 6:30 am 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm
Men’s Bible Study Men’s Praise and Prayer Women’s Prayer Access Parent Support Group Financial Peace University Crown His Way
Saturday, August 29
4:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm
Prayer Meeting Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5
9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:30 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am
Worship (cc)* Infants/Walkers Classes for 2 year olds Classes for 3’s - K’s Grade School Ministry CREW352 Youth Bible Study Worship (cc)* Infants/Walkers Classes for 2 year olds Classes for 3’s - K’s Grade School Ministry
Sanctuary Room 15 Room 15 Room 1 Rooms 2, 3 Youth Room Sanctuary Room 15 Room 15 Room 1 Rooms 2, 3
TUESday, AUGUST 25 6:30 am 7:00 pm
Men’s Bible Fellowship Celebrate Recovery (cc)
WEDNEsday, AUGUST 26 9:00 am 10:00 am 7:00 pm 7:00 pm
Women’s Bible Study Homeschool Play Group Women’s Bible Study CREW352
Rooms 2, 3 TBD Rooms 2, 3 Sanctuary
Thursday, August 27 7:00 pm
4206-7 4213-15 1116-18/SMCC 4210 F.Hall/SMCC Sanctuary ECW CWW 4204-9 4217 The Rink/SMCC
4205, 4208-10, 4213-17 4206-7 4204
1118/SMCC 1104/SMCC 1116/SMCC 5106-7/CWW 5100/CWW 4210 F.Hall/SMCC
Prayer Room Sanctuary ECW CWW
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SUNday, AUGUST 23
9:00 am Worship (cc)* Auditorium 9:00 am Infants 9-109 9:00 am Classes for 2’s - 3’s 9-107 9:00 am Classes for 4’s - K’s 9-105 9:00 am Grade School 8-107 11:00 am Worship (cc)* Auditorium 11:00 am Infants 9-109 11:00 am Classes for 2’s - 3’s 9-107 11:00 am Classes for 4’s - K’s 9-105 11:00 am Grade School 8-107 11:00 am AXIS: Middle School Ministry Hallway 5:00 pm AXIS: Fall Kick Off (Middle & High School) Central Winds Park
Monday, AUGUST 24 7:00 pm
4209-10 5108-9/CWW 5106-7/CWW 4209
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Rooms 2, 3 Calvary Chapel
OVIEDO SITE
Beth Moore Study Precepts Near Him Home Educators Post Marriage 911 Study (cc) Faithful and True Men’s Group Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Grief Share Life on Hold Women’s Group Common Ground Young Adult Ministry
TUESday, AUGUST 25
7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:15 pm
Prayer Room The Rink/SMCC Sanctuary ECW CWW 4213-15 4213-17 4209 F.Hall/SMCC Sanctuary ECW CWW CWW 4206-7 4206-8 Sanctuary ECW CWW F.Hall/SMCC The Rink/SMCC
SUNday, AUGUST 23
(CWW) Children’s Worship Wing (SMCC) Student Ministries and Care Center (F.Hall) Fellowship Hall (NOCC) Northland at Oviedo Community Center
Discerning the Voice of God (Women) Harrington home
TUESday, AUGUST 25
6:30 am 5:00 pm 7:00 pm
Connection Group (Men) AXIS: Middle School Bible Study The Life of Joseph (Couples)
Thursday, August 27 7:00 pm
Awakening Your Sense of Wonder (Women)
Saturday, August 29 9:00 am
NOCC NOCC Wiest home
Oviedo Summit Meeting
NOCC
Live Oak Reserve Clubhouse
WEST OAKS SITE SUNday, AUGUST 23 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
THURsday, AUGUST 27 6:00 pm
Congregational Prayer Time
Saturday, August 29 8:00 am
Men in the Word
Chapel 215 215 211 213 104/F.Hall 104/F.Hall Music Room Sanctuary/F.Hall
Sanctuary
Conference room
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Distributed Sites @ Home
Are you interested in starting a distributed site in your home or another setting? If so, contact Dan Lacich (407-367-9612 or dan.lacich@northlandchurch.net).
JOIN any of these worship sites:
Kissimmee/St. Cloud First and third Sundays of each month, 11 a.m. 1000 Costa Mesa Lane, Kissimmee Located in the Lago Buendia subdivision, located off I-92 and Partin Settlement Road. Details: Kristen Dusseau (407-247-6030) or Michael Dusseau (407-761-8846) New Smyrna Beach Sundays, 5:45 p.m. 528 Oliver Drive, New Smyrna Beach Join Cynthia and Richard Hines in their home for worship. Details: Cynthia and Richard Hines (386-663-4370) North Carolina Sundays, 5:30 p.m. Klaus home, 200 W. 14th St., Salisbury, NC Join Laurie and Tim Klaus in their home for worship. Details: Laurie and Tim Klaus (704-636-5966 or pianolauriek@yahoo.com)
PRAY FOR the prisoners with whom we worship concurrently: Seminole County John E. Polk Correctional Facility Sundays, 9 a.m. Serving the men’s dorms. Details: Jail ministry voice mail (407-949-4007) Orange County 33rd Street Correctional Facility Sundays, 9 a.m., DVD Serving the women’s Christian dorm. Details: Jail ministry voice mail (407-949-4007)
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ABOUT Northland ..............................................................................
a welcome to first-time visitors .............................................................................................................................................................
Our Vision To see people coming to Christ and growing in Him as we link local and global communities for ministry and worship everywhere, every day.
At Northland, we always open our worship services by saying, “Thank you for bringing the church into these rooms!” Why? Because Northland is a church distributed, gathering in Longwood, Mount Dora, Oviedo and West Oaks, and at more than 1,000 sites worldwide via the Web. In other words, it isn’t the physical structure or the many programs that make up the church ... it’s people like you. You are the church. And it’s our goal to help you to be the church ... everywhere, every day.
Our Mission To call people to know and follow Christ and equip them to worship and serve together.
Thank you for joining us today to worship God for who He is and what He has done. “Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ” (Ephesians 1:2, NIV).
Our Core Values Worship, Spiritual Formation, Inter-generational Leadership, Personal Ministry and Partnership. Worship Times Saturdays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 p.m. Sundays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9*, 11 a.m.**; 6 p.m. Mondays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m. * Concurrent among Longwood, Mount Dora, Oviedo and West Oaks sites ** Concurrent among Longwood, Mount Dora and Oviedo sites Children’s Church (Grades 1 – 5) Saturdays, 5 p.m.; Sundays, 9 and 11 a.m., 6 p.m.; and Mondays, 7 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. Early Childhood Classes (Age 3 – Kindergarten) Saturdays, 5 p.m.; Sundays, 9 and 11 a.m., 6 p.m.; and Mondays, 7 p.m., Early Childhood Wing. Infant and Toddler Care (Infants – Age 2) Saturdays, 5 p.m.; Sundays, 9 and 11 a.m., 6 p.m.; and Mondays, 7 p.m., Early Childhood Wing. Sunday School for Children with Special Needs (Age 3 – Kindergarten) Sundays at 11 a.m., Early Childhood Wing. (Grades 1 – 5) Sundays at 11 a.m., Children’s Worship Wing.
Please pick up a visitor card from one of the ushers or at the Welcome Center so that we can learn more about you and help you to connect to the many classes, groups and opportunities to serve with others.
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BELONG
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BELIEVE
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BECOME
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BE SENT
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BEYOND
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NORTHLAND NEWS .............................................................................. Publish His glorious deeds among the nations. Tell everyone about the amazing things He does. (Psalm 96:3, NLT)
“I want to grow in wisdom...”
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
Baptisms
Sunday, September 13, 2 p.m. Ken and Diane Watkins’ home
Details and to sign up: Sharon Ferreira (407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@northlandchurch.net) More info on page 12.
is a good time FIND OUT WHY: now.northlandchurch.net
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Come to the Water And this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a good conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ. –1 Peter 3:21 (NIV)
news@mountdora
Tanya Marie Phipps
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even people were baptized recently at the home of Ken and Diane Watkins, with Pastor Gus Davies officiating. You, too, may be baptized by immersion or sprinkling as a public profession of your personal faith and trust in Jesus Christ as the Lord and Savior of your life (Matthew 28:19). The next baptism is Sunday, September 13. See page 12 for details.
Megan Davis
Dayna A. Douglas
Rhonda Pierce
Anh and Edmund St. John
Carl E. Gilmore Jr.
The Night of Power Bill Chapman Northland at Mount Dora Site Minister
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am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?” (John 11:25-26, NIV). Strong words from a strong Savior. Words of power that demand a response. Northland at Mount Dora exists so that those who have not yet chosen to be included can believe in Jesus and never die, and that the included can live out His resurrection power. Come join us on Wednesday, September 9 for The Night of Power. World-renowned martial arts expert James Sang Lee will perform feats of power, strength and skill on the Mount Dora stage. Mr. Lee brings a thriving faith in Jesus Christ, a God-given prowess in martial arts and a powerful testimony of the love of God in his life. He has served on the stunt cast of many a Hollywood film and has won numerous victories in the world of competitive martial arts. He loves the Lord and longs to use his gifts to bring others to know the One who is “the resurrection and the life.” This is a special youth event (but adults are welcome, too!). If you have a child in grade, middle or high school, you need to bring him or her to The Night of Power. Invite your friends from other churches. Invite your unchurched friends and their kids. They will be entertained, encouraged and challenged to turn to Christ. Folks from all Northland worship sites are welcome. Come and let God speak to you and the ones you love on The Night of Power. The event is free. Child care is not provided. Event details: Bill Chapman
(bill.chapman@northlandchurch.net or 352-434-4116); details about James Sang Lee and his martial arts group: www.JamesSangLee.com or www.fortresshill.us Who: James Sang Lee What: The Night of Power When: September 9, 7 to 9 p.m. Where: Northland at Mount Dora sanctuary Why: To include those who have not yet chosen to be included Sponsor: Northland at Mount Dora’s CREW352 youth group >>> MOUNTDORA.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET
James and his team from Fortress Hill recently competed in the U.S. Open in Martial Arts, broadcast on ESPN2. Until this event, James had not competed in 10 years, and they still came in second in their field. Not bad!
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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AUGUST LOVE COLLECTION
James Sang Lee, fifth-degree black belt Seki-Ryu Ju Jitsu, has more than 30 years’ experience in martial arts.
We are collecting for Lake Cares Food Pantry in Mount Dora. Items needed: pasta, pasta sauce, canned vegetables, macaroni and cheese, toilet paper, dried beans, rice, soup, chicken broth, chicken bouillon cubes, sponsorships for eggs, bread and milk. We are also collecting grocery coupons. Details: Ann South (352-267-3388 or south4@ comcast.net) or Sharlee Hollingsworth (shollings worth2@cfl.rr.com)
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Reality JEREMY JOBSON Northland at Oviedo Site Minister
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t has been about a month now since the mission trip to Swazi, and I have to say it has been hard coming back for many reasons. It was hard getting good sleep again, hard not seeing the people I spent so much time with, hard not having such quiet and darkness at night, and hard not hearing the voices of the kids singing in the morning. And although that is all true, I have been surprised at how quickly I have gotten swept back up into life here with e-mails, meetings, bills, deadlines and so on. Things that seemed so insignificant while there have somehow become overwhelming again. I am a foreigner in my own body and mind, a person who has been somewhere, seen something and wanted this, but is now being drawn to, sucked in and propelled toward that. A life that was being marked by compassion, empathy and prayer has already started being marked by tasks, efficiencies and accomplishments. I feel crazy inside; which of these perspectives is real? What am I supposed to do with this experience and the realities it exposed me to? I, like so many of us, am experiencing disillusionment on a very personal and grand scale.
I am disillusioned by me (my faith, my walk, my impact) and by the world I live in, the people I love and serve. Both of these experiences, the one serving in Africa and the one living here in America, and all the ones in between are aspects of the life that God has allowed me to live, here for now. I do not decide which is more real than the others. They are all real. I am called to bring them together in myself and quilt them into my life as a soldier of love, servant to all and son of God. That was the gist of the talk I gave as a morning devotion the second day we were there. I was asked the night before to do this, which was probably good since it made me more in need of the Spirit; it was not something I was able to craft and try to make great. Wait a minute … maybe that is the key! My life is not something I am crafting to make great; it is something I am asked to live in pursuit of Christ, by the power of the Spirit, open to whatever and wherever He takes me, confident that “He who began a good work in [me] will carry it on to completion” (Philippians 1:6). He does not need Africa to do this any more than He is limited by processing expense reports; He can and does use them all. Beloved, do not be disillusioned by all the sin and failure, but be full of hope and prayer in the promises of God to make all things right. Do not let others tell you that their own, your or anyone else’s failures are keeping them from God; He is using them all to reveal Himself to everyone! Scripture is full of stories (Joseph, the prodigal son, Christ) that could result in disillusionment, but instead show how evil and selfishness can be used to display greater acts of love than if they had not been allowed to happen. He is real; He is reality!
Do not let others tell you that their own, your or anyone else’s failures are keeping them from God; He is using them all to reveal Himself to everyone!
>>> OVIEDO.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET
5 Christmas Musical LAST CHANCE! Sign up BEFORE August 23
Children age 4 through eighth grade are invited to participate in a Christmas musical to be held December 8. Rehearsals begin September 13 and will be held during the 9 a.m. service. Sunday school attendance is required during the 11 a.m. service. Cost is $25 for the first child and $15 for each additional sibling if materials are shared. Space is limited. Visit the children’s check-in or information table for sign-up and additional requirements. Details: Michelle Smith (michelle. smith@northlandchurch.net or 407-951-5691)
THIS WEEKend! AXIS: FALL KICKOFF Middle and High School Ministries
Sunday, August 23, 5 to 8 p.m., Central Winds Park (1000 E. State Road 434, Winter Springs). Bring your Frisbees, volleyballs, basketballs and other games. We’ll be cooking burgers and hot dogs, worshiping together and listening to an inspiring message. Bring your friends. Details: Erica Emler (erica.emler@ northlandchurch.net or 407-687-8570)
BEGINS THIS WEEK! LADIES BIBLE STUDY
Second and fourth Thursdays each month, beginning August 27, 7 p.m., NOCC. Study: Awakening Your Sense of Wonder: Discovering God in the Ordinary, by Janet Chester Bly. Details: Karen Hanson (407-929-8770 or Svenska77kh@aol.com)
Oviedo Summit Meeting, 2 Timothy 2:2 Saturday, August 29, 9 a.m. to noon, Live Oak Reserve Clubhouse, Oviedo. Do you have a heart for what God is doing in and through Northland at Oviedo? Want to see others being connected, challenged and developed through the body of Christ? If so, join us as we take a deeper look at Northland at Oviedo and where God is leading this congregation! Breakfast will be provided. Child care is available at NOCC. Details and registration: Amanda Hartley (407-222-7374 or amanda.hartley@ northlandchurch.net)
news@westoaks Freeze Warning Ministry Doesn’t Let Others Feel Out in the Cold TOMMY NOVAK Northland at West Oaks Site Minister
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s the summer comes to an end, vacations are over and kids get back to school, many of us begin looking forward to the cooler weather. But there is a part of our West Oaks community that dreads the change in temperature. My hope this year is that those who are homeless and lacking a warm place to stay will find a place right here in our own community. I have been meeting with other folks with the “Church of West Orange,” and we have come up with a ministry called “Freeze Warning.” Whenever there is a local freeze warning, we are hoping to provide a warm place for the homeless to stay, care through the night and a few hot meals. This is where all of you come in! There are five different opportunities in which to be involved, including: preparing and serving a hot dinner, preparing and serving a hot breakfast, staying with the homeless in a church (talking with them and listening to their stories), cleaning up after they leave the church in the morning, and washing linens, blankets and sleeping bags to get them ready for the next “freeze warning.” The plan over the next few months is to get each of the churches involved to get people to sign up for one of the opportunities to serve when there is a freeze warning, and
the final lists will be gathered and coordinated and a leader for each group will be identified. My hope in this ministry is that all of you looking for a place to serve “the least of these” will find a place and plug in. You can sign up beginning today in the foyer after the worship service. Other ways to be involved — and this is where we really can see 100 percent involvement — are bringing in standard pillows, standard pillow cases, plastic zippered covers for standard pillows, blankets, sleeping bags and large plastic storage containers. In order to be prepared for the first “Freeze Warning,” we will collect these items on Sunday, October 4, before and after our worship service. This will give all of us time to search and find great deals for these items at yard sales, clearance sales and so on, so we can provide a warm night at a crucial time of the year for the homeless. As we have prayed about this and come up with a purpose for this ministry, the verse that stands out is Matthew 25:3536: “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me” (NIV, emphasis added). Let’s join together in prayer and ask God for His will to be done and to use us as He has gifted us. I really believe our community will be different because of our working together for His purposes. If you have any questions about this ministry, or how you can be involved, please grab me after the service or call me (352-090-7378). Thank you for your partnership in serving our Lord and Savior – it is truly a blessing!
NEXT WEEKEND! CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES TRAINING AND LUNCH Sunday, August 30, 10:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall, West Oaks site. For those currently serving in the Children’s Ministries and for those who would like to. Bring a dish to share for lunch. Child care will be provided. Details: Derika Hacker (407-473-4537 or derika.hacker@northlandchurch.net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Student Ministries Kick-Off
Wednesday, September 9, 6 to 8 p.m., Youth Warehouse. High and middle schoolers and their families are invited to this kick-off celebration. Details: Tommy Novak (352-989-7378 or tommy. novak@northlandchurch.net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Freeze Warning Ministry
Ways to get involved: preparing and serving a hot dinner, preparing and serving a hot breakfast, staying with the homeless in a church (talking with them and listening to their stories), cleaning up after they leave the church in the morning, and washing linens, blankets and sleeping bags. See the information desk for a donation list. Details: Tommy Novak (352-989-7378 or tommy.novak@ northlandchurch.net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
volunteers needed in all areas
Details: Derika Hacker (407-473-4537 or derika. hacker@northlandchurch.net) >>> WESTOAKS.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET
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Northland Emergency Response Teams Getting Prepared
Local Service Projects
Medical Reserve Corp: Medical professionals needed for leadership roles. We will build two teams of 35 each using nurses and medical professionals, plus other support personnel who need no experience.
By GRETCHEN KERR Director of Local Service
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n September 19-21 during all worship services, the plans for the training and future deployment of Northland Emergency Response Teams will be revealed. Northland is excited to have established a partnership agreement with Active Community Team Services – World Relief (ACTS-WR), which will provide the volunteer training, deployment requests, mobile feeding and mobile medical units for our use during deployed disasters. This equipment also will be available to our teams to conduct regular handson training and drills in the local community. During this preview event, everyone interested in serving on one of the Emergency Response Teams will have an opportunity to have questions answered about participation plus register for the simulation and training that will take place the following Saturday, September 26, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. At the Longwood location, the congregation will have the opportunity to climb aboard the 18-wheel mobile feeding kitchen. You will see the professional kitchen fully equipped, which has the ability to feed as many as 30,000 people a day during a disaster. We will be looking for chefs and others interested in food service to register for this team. Also on display will be the shell of the mobile medical unit that will be used to provide basic medical services in times of disaster. We will be looking for medical professionals, doctors, physician assistants and nurses to assist in this exciting new ministry. Many non-professional roles will be needed as well. There will be numerous areas where professionals and non-professionals alike can participate on the Emergency Response Teams. We want to build the following teams and will look to recruit a chief and two deputy chiefs for each team:
Emotional/Spiritual Care: Mental health and spiritual professionals for leadership roles needed plus interested community volunteers. We will build seven teams of seven people each. Transitional Pet Shelters: Veterinarian and animal professionals needed for leadership roles. Support volunteers will be trained. We will build three teams of seven people each.
There will be numerous areas where professionals and non-professionals alike can participate on the Emergency Response Teams.
Kitchen/Food Service Team: Food service professionals for leadership roles needed. We build three teams of 35 each; no experience necessary.
vanessa puleo Northland Local Service Projects Coordinator
Northlanders Supply 2,000-plus Backpacks
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n the weekend of August 8, more than 100 Serve Team helpers ran across the parking lots and collected more than 2,000 backpacks for children and families in need this year! Thank you to all of you who donated and to all the Serve Teams that came together and helped. God worked through everyone who was a part, and many children will be going to school prepared this year!
Repair and CDL Driver Team: CDL drivers needed to drive mobile medical and feeding units. Skilled repair volunteers needed to support on-site repairs. We will build one team of 20 volunteers. Emergency Distribution Team: We will build three teams of 25 people each. No experience necessary. Clean-up Crews: We will build three teams of 12 people. After the training on Saturday, September 26, regular Disaster Response training drills will be scheduled to continue to keep the teams prepared and ready to respond. These training sessions will be held monthly in local communities. We will conduct free medical clinics with the mobile medical unit, and cook and serve free meals with the mobile feeding unit within local communities in need. All CERT-trained volunteers are encouraged to join the Northland Disaster Response Team in the area of their interest. Anyone interested in the leadership positions of team chief or deputy chief and who holds the professional credentials in his or her area of expertise (for example, chef or food service professional, medical professional, veterinarian, CDL driver or mental health professionals) should contact Gretchen Kerr (407-949-7190 or gretchen.kerr@northlandchurch.net) to be included in the leadership briefing to be held prior to the event.
Upcoming Serving Opportunities
(Check the website for more listings, project times, locations, age requirements and other information.) September 5 . . . . . . . . Little Hands Project, Longwood September 6 . . . . . . . Give Kids the World, serve dinner September 12 . . . . . . . . . . Harvest Time International September 12 . . Coalition for the Homeless, cook dinner September 19 . . . . Ronald McDonald House, cook dinner September 26 . . . . . . . . Pathways to Care, serve lunch Details: Vanessa Puleo (407-949-7156 or vanessa.puleo@ northlandchurch.net)
MD = Northland at Mount dora
OV = Northland at Oviedo
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Check it out!
O2 moves pt.om.! Sundays, 5 Middle & High School Students MD CREW352 (Christians Radically Encouraging Worship)
Sundays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., room 13; Wednesdays, 7 p.m., sanctuary. For 6th– to 12th-graders. Details: Bill Chapman (352-434-4116 or bill.chapman@northlandchurch.net)
Middle School Ministry
High School Ministry
LW LUGRox (Living Under Grace Rocks!)
(NOW ON SUNDAYS! O2 RESUMES AUGUST 30)
(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)
LW O2 — Outreach, Worship, Teaching and Hangout Time
Sundays, 5 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink. All 9th- through 12thgraders 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
(Communion and Commissioning — AUGUST 26) 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)
LA WEEKST REGIST TO ER! ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS!
we have an opportunity to attend
Disney's Night of Joy Saturday, September 12
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) with your deposit. COST: $65 with $20 deposit and registration. NOTE: All registrations and final payments are due by Friday, August 28! Price includes park admission, round trip transportation via coach bus and all the incredible concerts!
College Ministry
Check-in: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 12, Children’s Worship Wing.
(For students ageS 18-25)
Pickup: 1 a.m., Saturday, September 13, Children’s Worship Wing.
Details: Jenny Shaw (jenny.shaw@northlandchurch.net)
LW College Gathering
Sundays, 7:15 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink. Come and spend time in worship, prayer and the Scriptures.
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studentministries
Attention: 12th-graders! 9th- through
Lw = Northland at LONGWOOD
Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407-949-7194 or shaylynn. stoner@northlandchurch.net)
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My name is: __________________________________________________
Today we worship God the Father as the God who waits for us. He patiently waits for us to choose to love Him. When we show God that we love Him – that’s worship!
Hello, boys and girls. Welcome to the Beehive! I’m Buzz. Stick with me during our family worship service, and we’ll learn more about who God is and what He has done!
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Patience is waiting without complaining, becoming annoyed or getting upset. Bzzz. Bzzz.
Who’s there?
Wade.
Today’s buzzword is WAIT!
I heard it _____________ times. I think it’s important to God because __________________________________________________
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Wade till you hear this joke.
Wade who?
I’m waiting.
Unscramble the letters in these words from Luke 15:32.
ETECARLEB NDA EB LGDA C_ _ _B_ _ _E _N_ B_ G_ _ _ Answer: CELEBRATE AND BE GLAD
The Story of the Lost Son Luke 15:11-32 Jesus told a story about a father who loved his children very much. He planned to give all his riches to his two sons one day. One son didn’t want to wait, so he asked for his share of riches right away. He left home and spent all the money foolishly. He had to get a job feeding pigs. The son decided to go home and ask for a job from his father. While he was still a long way off, his father saw him coming. Filled with tender love, the father ran to hug and kiss his son. The son said, “Father, I’ve sinned against heaven and against you. I’m no longer fit to be called your son.” But the father gave his son a ring, sandals and the best robe. He had a big dinner to celebrate. He said, “This son of mine was lost. Now he is found. Let’s celebrate!”
Draw a picture of the father hugging the son when he came back home.
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CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES NEEDS 11 VOLUNTEERS
Northland’s 5-day Bible study for children, The Daily Way, is available at www.northlandchurch.net or at Children’s Church.
for Saturday and Sunday evenings!
7162 or Details: Debbie Blahnik (407-949et) ch.n hur ndc thla nor nik@ debbie.blah
This week, when you do something that is wrong in God’s eyes, ask Him to forgive you. Then picture God the Father standing with open arms, waiting to hug you and celebrate!
Draw a line to help the lost bees find their home.
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o f the week: r ee For almost two t n years, Kristin Caulfield has
Vo lu Sammy in grade school drew a picture about the strength we receive from Jesus.
Hey there, why did you draw that?
? g sin to love Do you Do you love kids?
Would you love to see kids’ faces light up with excitement and praise as they worship God, too?
Search for and circle each word you find from the words in Luke 15:32: “This son of mine was lost. Now he is found.”
ider joining If so, would you prayerfully cons the Children’s Worship Team?
Word bank: THIS, SON, OF, MINE, WAS, LOST, NOW, HE, IS, FOUND
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passionately served as a J.C.R.E.W. Team member in the first-grade Grape class on Sunday mornings. As a busy high school student, she still finds time each week to serve, leading by example and pointing children to Jesus. The children love having her help in their classroom, and so do we! Kristin, we love and thank you for your leadership, your servant’s heart and enthusiasm in teaching the children.
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We are looking for more singers and instrumentalists who would love to use their gifts to glorify God at the children’s worship services . Details: Janette Obermueller (janette.obermueller @northland church.net or 407-937-1828)
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NOW to Help Develop Foundational Knowledge of Life in Christ But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. – 2 Peter 3:18 (NIV)
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ave you ever noticed how often the most important things in life are the easiest to put off? Making new friends, growing in wisdom and knowledge of God ... it doesn’t have to be hard to pursue some of the great things in life. In fact, it can be easy and you can start NOW — Northland on Wednesdays ... From its inception in 1972, Northland has been unwavering in its purpose to bring believers to maturity in Christ — working to provide resources that prepare believers for their spiritual journey. This year, that purpose is manifested in NOW. It’s a curriculum for everyone wanting to develop a foundational knowledge of life in Christ — developed to help you put into practice the daily habits that lead to transformation. The elders have approved a three-year curriculum of 27 courses in three subject areas (nine Bible, nine Theology, and nine Christian Living). Each year there will be three NOW four-week sessions — the first of which begins September 9 at 7 p.m. Slated to eventually be archived on Northland’s web site, these courses will initially be offered at Northland at Longwood and streaming online (now.northlandchurch.net). Each session will consist of three electives: one course in each of the subject areas. Each course includes a daily homework assignment of Bible reading and prayer. Some teach new tools for understanding and applying Scripture and all aim to draw us closer to God and in fellowship with one another. Each four-week session will kick off with an evening of extended worship, punctuated by an introduction of each of the electives. NOW is a family learning environment. Children will have their own track: NOW/Wow! Child care will be available for children ages 5 and under and grade school children will be engaged learning how to study the Bible in fun new ways. Middle school students have the opportunity to go to their own Bible study class, and high school students can attend Doulos, Northland’s student leader training.
Challenges to Christianity
Christian Living: FOLLOWING JESUS IN A GLOBALIZED WORLD Michael Van Huis, Northland’s executive director of Service, will facilitate this class. Ask “How can I be Jesus in a global world?” Learn perspective and cultural engagement for the church today. Guest speakers will include Pioneers’ Donnie Scearce and Ted Esler. This course will meet in rooms 4213-15 and will also be available through online classrooms.
Bible: BASIC BIBLE Sean Cooper, a minister of Service and Equipping, will teach a Bible Basics course that will explore the basic foundations of biblical thought. How did we get the Bible we read? What is the difference between inerrancy and authority of Scripture? How did church leaders decide which books to include in the canon? This course will meet in rooms 4206-7 and will also be available through online classrooms.
>>>Find more info at NOW.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET
Redefining Purity
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Sundays, 11 a.m., rooms 4206-7
Facilitators: Governing elders Peter Katauskas, Ed Wood and Paul Rahill Peter Katauskas
Matthew 10:34-39; I John 4:7-12 r. Hunter’s sermon series “Challenges to Christianity” has sparked a lot of Ed Wood dialogue for Northlanders. In response, we have the unique opportunity to hear from our governing elders on those topics. This is an opportunity for you to delve deeper into the struggles of faith, and to address questions on these issues in a more personal setting. No Paul Rahill registration is necessary. Just show up. Details: Jamila Millette (jamila.millette@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1832)
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Theology: THE DOCTRINE OF MAN Dr. Joel C. Hunter will teach a theology course dealing with the Doctrine of Man. “Who am I in God’s design?” Find your purpose as you learn why God created man and what sets you apart as a believer in Christ. This class will meet in the sanctuary and will be available via Web stream and iPhone. Pastor Dan Lacich will serve as the online pastor to address questions and comments from online participants.
PurityWorks Class
Discussion group now meeting! This week’s challenge: “Believing in Christ would hurt my relationship with those I love.”
This session, adults can choose from the following three course options:
t’s time to end the confusion about purity. First of all, it’s not about a condition of the body or an age; it’s a condition of the heart. We can’t help but be concerned about sexual purity. The danger of temptation in our sexualized culture is like a looming thunderhead over our children and us. And our society is growing more and more flippant about morality. Yet, sexual abstinence programs, by themselves, have been less than effective. In fact, more than 85 percent of the young people who make these commitments forget about them within 18 months. Barna’s research makes it clear that as many people inside the church struggle with sexual sin as outside – married and unmarried, young and old. What are we doing wrong? Through a simple understanding of the five senses as doors of the heart, we can evaluate (and teach our kids to evaluate) what we see and hear, how we value life, what we say and what we touch. These choices are what affect the purity of the heart. This is the foundation that connects and leads to the embrace of personal integrity, noble lives and sexual purity. Planned Purity, a class for parents, will be held on Mondays at 10 a.m. in the Rink. The first, introductory class will take place September 21, and six regular classes will follow. Materials from PurityWorks, The Princess and the Kiss, The Squire and the Scroll and their accompanying Life Lesson books, will be made available, as will many other great resources.
RELEVANTREADS
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elow are some resources available in the Northland Bookstore that reflect the focus of this weekend’s worship service.
Prodigals and Those Who Love Them: Words of Encouragement for Those Who Wait, by Ruth Bell Graham Ruth Bell Graham showcases five prodigals who returned to the Father, offering comfort and encouragement to those still anxiously waiting. Scripture, poems, hymns, prayers and Ruth’s personal witness to two of her own prodigal children make this an enduring classic. God Gives Second Chances, by R.T. Kendall Kendall looks at wrongdoing and the judgment of ministry leaders and laypeople, assuring those who’ve fallen that they can be used again—and warning those who condemn them. Exploring his own vulnerabilities, he presents a compassionate, biblically balanced case for a God of second chances. I Can’t See God Because I’m in the Way, by Bruce Bickel and Stan Jantz When Christians look for a reason why they’re stuck in their faith, they often miss the obvious obstacle— their own belief behaviors. Bickel and Jantz lead readers to uncover how, when and where they get in their own way of experiencing a transforming, heart-igniting faith. The Return of the Prodigal Son, by Henri J.M. Nouwen When Henri Nouwen stumbled across a poster of Rembrandt’s “The Return of the Prodigal Son,” he began a spiritual journey that would help him understand the biblical parable as well as the story of his own life. Take this opportunity to join Henri as he leads the wayward prodigal and judgmental sibling who resides within each of us towards the openhanded, overwhelming compassion and eternal love of the Father. The Return of the Prodigal Son will transform your reading of the parable and the way you understand your life story.
Do you want …
Answers to Prayer?
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oin the class Answers to Prayer, beginning September 13, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., room 4204, Northland at Longwood. There they will be using the classic book Answers to Prayer, by George Mueller. George Mueller lived in England in the 1800s and is famous for the orphanages he established. He determined from the beginning to trust in God alone to provide for every need and never tell a single person. This book is George Mueller’s written journal in which he recorded his prayers, his thoughts and details of his faith journey. We will be using a new, updated, paraphrased version of the book. You will receive free weekly chapters; you do not need to purchase a book. This book will change your life! You will never again be able to pray as before. You will be challenged; you will challenge others. Details: Mickey and Cindy Mallin (407-322-6101)
Lw = Northland at LONGWOOD
MD = Northland at Mount dora
OV = Northland at Oviedo
growth and healing. Workbook is available at Northland’s bookstore for $16. Registration 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: • Attend the four-week Belong study beginning October 18. • 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. Details: Jamila Millette (jamila.millette@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1832)
CARE GROUPS
These groups are a vital part of the health of the church, as they provide ongoing support through difficult times for specific life issues, such as addiction, divorce, illness or loss.
LW BCAUSE—BREAST CANCER SURVIVAL
Any woman touched by breast cancer desiring prayer, fellowship, information and/or encouragement, contact Susan Diener-Blando (407-488-5941 or susandb@yahoo.com).
LW COPING WITH ADDICTIONS/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, new session beginning September 8, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 4209-10. A 13-week session in which individuals who have been through a divorce can experience personal
LW DIVORCED WOMEN’S SMALL GROUP
Sundays, 3:30 p.m., Winter Springs. Study: The Power of a Woman’s Word, by Sharon Jaynes. Details: Lisa Edwards (407-222-9639 or godsgirl0202@yahoo.com)
LW GriefShare
Mondays, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 4206-7. If you are experiencing grief due to the death of a loved one, this healing ministry walks you through the steps of grief. Workbook is available at Northland’s bookstore for $16. Details and registration: GriefShare voiceline (407-949-7152)
LW Parents of the Prodigals
First and third Thursdays of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 4209. A support group helping parents cope with kids in trouble, in jail, on drugs, etc., and with serious behavioral problems. Child care available by reservation. Details: Laurie Jean Harrington (lauriejean2@ bellsouth.net or 407 977 6742)
LW STRUGGLING WITH HOMOSEXUALITY? (MEN) Wednesdays, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., call for confidential location. Among Friends is a weekly support group for men who struggle with same sex attraction and/or same sex attraction feelings that want to live a life pleasing to God. Details: Zach (407-937-7193) LW SUPPORT FOR THE SEPARATED
Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m. Learn practical steps for healing, hope and reconciliation in the Lord following the painful journey of divorce. Details on qualification and assessment: Donna Delzingaro (407-937-1749)
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Women in Conflict Peacemaking Support Group Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Gonzalez home. Learn how to respond to conflict in a biblically faithful manner, based on the “4 G’s” found in The Peacemaker, by Ken Sande. Child care is not available. Details: Christina Gonzalez (407-923-1789)
MD DIVORCECARE Sundays, 9 to 11 a.m., Conference Room. This ministry provides opportunities for divorced individuals to renew their relationship with God by addressing the hardships resulting from their divorce by providing Bible-based teaching, support group discussions and prayer in a confidential setting. Details: Mitch Shipley (352-638-0441 or mns10@psu.edu) or Cindy Hall (352-589-1830 or chandnelly@earthlink.net)
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS
Coming together around a single activity or shared trait, these groups meet for specific events, ongoing study or ministry to the community.
LW AMEN (A MEETING OF MEN)
Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., room 4206. Learn to apply God’s Word to real-life situations. Details: Dan Bogdan (407-702-5358 or danbogdan@ landscapeorlando.com) or Buzz Vincent (407463-9398 or blv292@cfl.rr.com)
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WO = Northland at west oaks
LW Belong Study Membership Opportunity Sundays, October 18 to November 15, 9 to 10:30 a.m., room 4209. Participate in the four week long Belong study and also have an opportunity to explore and become a member at Northland. Details: Jamila Millette (jamila. millette@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1832)
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
fellowship hall. No child care provided. Registration required. Details and specific dates: www.northlandmoms4moms.com
LW MOTORCYCLE GROUP
All styles welcome. Must own a motorcycle and have a valid motorcycle license to participate. Details: Lori Cooper-Keith (407-381-2051)
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)
Saturday, September 12, 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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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/.
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
Third Wednesday of each month (no meeting in August), 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
Saturday, September 19, 7 to 8:30 p.m, Nature’s Table Café. Speakers address a variety of topics designed to encourage married couples. Child care by reservation: Diane Jones (407-949-7188 or diane.jones@northlandchurch.net); details: James Price (james.price@northlandchurch.net)
LW SOCCER – ACHE
LW Divine Reflection Art Group
Saturdays, 8 a.m., Red Bug Lake Park. Details: Jeff Rossmeissl (407-489-6096)
Second Thursday of each month, September through May, room 4209. Join other artists to reflect God’s glory and truth through the visual arts. This year’s focus: being Light. Book: Refractions, by Makoto Fujimura, available in Northland’s bookstore. Details: Laura Bates (carpearte@aol.com or 407-622-6873)
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, September 11, 7:45 a.m., Forest Lake Golf Clubx. Linking golfers throughout the world in Christ. Meet the second Friday each month. Speaker for September is Ryan Gordon. Cost: $32 per person; food costs extra. RSVP by Tuesday, September 8. Details and reservations: Parks Reinhardt (407-8809932 or linksfellowship@cfl.rr.com)
LW Moms4moms
Get connected with other moms for friendship and encouragement through meetings and playgroup activities. • Once a month, Mondays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall. Child care provided with registration for infants to 5-year-olds. • Once a month, Sundays, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center,
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
LW softball
Join other men and women on this adult coed team or the men’s team to compete in local leagues. They love to go out and play softball and have fun and fellowship together. Details: www. nlsoftball.com or northlandsoftball@gmail.com
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) 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)
MD = Northland at Mount dora
ADULT BIBLE STUDIES
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 Philippians
MD Search for Significance Wednesdays, 7 to 8:15 p.m., rooms 2,3. A Robert McGee study to build your self-worth on God’s truth. Child care is not available. Details: Marilyn Faber (352-357-0983) or Christina Ferrito-Dugan (352-735-1974)
LW DIVORCECARE FACILITATORS TRAINING
OV The Life of Joseph (Couples) Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Wiest home, Oviedo. Details: Doug and Lisa Hill (dhill@orlandoteam. com or 407-681-7396)
OV AWAKENING YOUR SENSE OF WONDER: DISCOVERING GOD IN THE ORDINARY Second and fourth Thursdays each month, beginning August 27, 7 p.m., NOCC. Details: Karen Hanson (407-929-8770 or Svenska77kh@ aol.com)
LW 1 Peter
Sundays, 9 a.m., room 4213. Led by Dr. Dan Lacich. Details: Jamila Millette (jamila. millette@northlandchurch.net or 407-9371832)
WO 1 and 2 Peter
BAPTISM LW ADULT BAPTISMS
Sunday, September 13, 2 p.m., Ken and Diane Watkins’ home. Adults and teens may be baptized by immersion or sprinkling as a public profession of personal faith in Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:19). Maps are available at the information desk in the church foyer. Call to sign up. Details: Sharon Ferreira (407-949-7189 or sharon. ferreira@northlandchurch.net)
LW CHILD BAPTISMS
Northland recommends the Steps for Young Believers course for children prior to baptism, but it is not mandatory. For information about grade-school student baptisms, contact Diane Jones (diane. jones@northlandchurch.net or 407-9497188).
LW INFANT BAPTISM/DEDICATION CLASS
Saturday, 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)
OV Prayer Team
Receive weekly prayer requests via e-mail for our Oviedo congregation and community. Details: Amanda Hartley (amanda.hartley@northlandchurch.net or 407-222-7374)
WO = Northland at west oaks
MD Esther: It’s Tough Being a Woman
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)
Bible studies and opportunities to help you explore your faith and know God.
OV = Northland at Oviedo
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., West Oaks sanctuary. Join others in studying “John: Theology in the Real World.” Details: Stephen Arnold (407358-9603 or stephenarnold4@cfl.rr.com)
Wednesdays, beginning August 26, 9 to 11 a.m., rooms 2-3. The Old Testament story of Esther is a profile in courage and contains many modern parallels for today’s woman. Child care is available. Details: Deborah Balic (407-832-9171)
OV Bad Girls of the Bible Fridays, 7 p.m., NOCC. This ongoing group for single women will teach you as you study the lives of the Bible’s shady ladies. Book and workbook required. Child care available off site. Details: Michelle Redding (mredding10@ cfl.rr.com or 407-497-6540) OV Discerning the Voice of God
Mondays, 7 p.m., home of Laurie Jean Harrington. This Bible study from author and speaker Priscilla Shirer is designed to help participants know the voice of God: His language, character and tone of voice. Details: Laurie Jean Harrington (lauriejean2@bellsouth. net or 407-977-6742)
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)
LW Revelation Part 2 Mondays, August 24 to November 23, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., rooms 4213-14. Through careful observation of the text, discover exactly what God says in this book of the Bible. Child care is available with advanced registration. Details: Melody Ringenberg (rringenberg@cfl.rr.com)
• Preview class August 20. Class on Thursdays, August 27 through November 19, 7 to 9 p.m., room 5100, Children’s Worship Wing. • Sundays, beginning September 13, 8:45 to 10:45 a.m., rooms 4206-7. 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 (407688-2182 or rhaussmann@cfl.rr.com)
LW Foundations for a Godly Marriage
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)
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 To Live Is Christ: The Life and Ministry
LW The Joy of Living Wednesdays, beginning August 26, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., rooms 4209-10. A 27-week interdenominational study of the book of Genesis, with daily study questions, group discussion and a lecture time. Study guide: $30 for the year. Details: Carolyn Robinson (407260-9653 or crobins@cfl.rr.com)
LW Financial Peace University
LW LEARN TO SPEAK CHINESE
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES of Paul — A Beth Moore Study Enhance your love and devotion for Christ while learning to persevere through trials as you gain a fresh perspective of God’s call on your life. • Mondays, August 31 through November 16, 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., rooms 4206-07 Child care available by reservation. • Tuesdays, September 1 through November 10, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Child care available by reservation. Details and registration for child care: Cherrie Rowe (cherbear100@aol.com or 407-322-6850)
Facilitators are needed to work alongside the DivorceCare ministry. Learn to help those who are currently experiencing the pain of divorce find healing. Contact Elaine for an application and more information on training. Details: Elaine Harland (407-949-4002 or elaine. harland@northlandchurch.net)
LW Lose It for Life
ADULTS
Mondays, beginning September 21, 10 a.m., rooms 4209-10. A uniquely balanced program that deals with the physical issues of overeating, and focuses on the emotional, mental and spiritual factors related to weight loss to help achieve permanent results. Child care is available upon request. Details: Marylou Caskey ( maryloucaskey@gmail.com).
LW Answers to Prayer
LW The Marriage Course
Classes and training to help you mature in your faith and equip you to serve.
Sundays, beginning September 13, 11 a.m., room 4204. Learn to pray and be challenged by the classic writings of George Mueller in modern language, which teach trusting in God alone to provide for every need in every circumstance of life. Details: Mickey and Cindy Mallin (407-322-6101)
LW CHALLENGES TO CHRISTIANITY
Sundays, through September 6, 11 a.m., rooms 4206-07. Discussion group focusing on Dr. Joel C. Hunter’s current sermon series, led by governing elders Peter Katauskas, Paul Rahill and Ed Wood. Delve more deeply into struggles of faith and address questions and challenges to Christianity. Details: Barb Olsen (407-9497183 or barbara.olsen@northlandchurch.net)
LW CONQUERING FEAR, ANGER, ANXIETY
Tuesdays, 7:15 p.m., room 4204. Conquer fear, anger and anxiety through biblical principles. Child care is available. Details: Skye Engel (407-834-3158)
Thursdays, September 17 through October 29, 6:15 to 9 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink. Bring dinner and develop practical tools to apply to build a strong and healthy marriage that lasts a lifetime. For couples who want to enhance their marriage, are struggling with their marriage or are in challenging stages of marriage. Cost: $10 registration per couple and $10 for two workbooks. Child care available with registration. Details and registration: Barb Olsen (407-949-7183 or barbara.olsen@ northlandchurch.net)
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.
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MD = Northland at Mount dora
OV = Northland at Oviedo
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)
OV Connection Group Tuesdays, 6:30 a.m., NOCC. Connect as we talk through the weekly sermon topic and how to apply it to our lives. Details: Jeremy Jobson (jeremy.jobson@northlandchurch.net or 407929-3053)
LW Mentoring Workshop
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)
Join us in establishing a mentoring ministry this year. America is reaching a crisis regarding teenage crime, suicide, drug and alcohol use, prison population and sexual abuse as a result of fatherlessness. The church needs to be the leader in this social crisis, or we face losing a generation of boys. • Information sessions: Saturday, September 26, 9 to 10 a.m. or Saturday, October 17, 8 to 9 a.m., Northland at Longwood, Children’s Worship Wing, rooms 5106-7. • Training class: Saturday, October 17, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Northland at Longwood, Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink. Led by Wade Trimmer of The Mentoring Project. Cost: $25 for early registration (forms available at the Welcome Desk), which includes training manual, lunch and refreshments. Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net)
LW Respectfully Blended:
Help and Hope for Stepfamilies Sundays, August 30 through October 11, 9 a.m., room 4210. This class will focus on understanding the role of the stepparent in family relationships, bringing two families together financially, and building the husbandwife team in a blended family. Details and registration: Doug Hubbard (407-695-5100 or dougghubbard@gmail.com)
WO MEN IN THE WORD
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)
MEN LW FAITHFUL AND TRUE
Mondays, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship 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 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)
Opportunities to serve.
volunteer
Ushers, greeters, child care workers and more are needed at all worship sites.
Longwood: Volunteer Central Calvie Hughson 407-937-1831 or calvie.hughson@northlandchurch.net Mount Dora: Bill Chapman bill.chapman@northlandchurch.net or 352-434-4116 Oviedo: Amanda Hartley amanda.hartley@northlandchurch.net or 407-222-7374 West Oaks: Derika Hacker derika.hacker@northlandchurch.net or 407-473-4537 LW MEDICAL FIRST RESPONDERS
During worship services and special events. BLS trained or medical professionals, especially EMTs, are needed. Details: Susan Cholewa (407-9370544 or susan.cholewa@northlandchurch.net)
LW phone VolunteerS
Weekday volunteers are needed at Northland at Longwood to answer phones and greet visitors. Flexible hours. Details: Kevin Donaghy (407-9371831 or kevin.donaghy@northlandchurch.net)
LW LONGWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER
Sundays, 9 a.m., sanctuary. Give hugs and show love to the residents of the facility behind Northland on Grant Street. Details: Patsy Grannan (407-538-5209 or Pjg327@embarqmail.com)
LW PETPALS
Saturdays, except the fifth Saturday of the month. Share your pets with people in nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, etc. Details: Becky Yeager (leahyeager@aol.com or 407-699-4903)
Serve your local community
LW RECOVERY MINISTRY
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)
MD VOLUNTEER AT THE CARPENTER’S HOUSE FOR CHILDREN This center in Lake County is home to 16 abandoned, displaced and medically needy children, ranging in age from 2 to 19 years. There are many opportunities for involvement. Details: Ann South (south4@comcast.net or 352-267-3388) or www.thecarpentershouseoflakecounty.com
Come together for a single service project or an ongoing cause.
LW ACCESS MINISTRIES STEERING COMMITTEE
Seeking community professionals and stakeholders who have a heart for addressing community-based options for affordable housing and care for people with disabilities in Central Florida to serve on a steering committee. Details: Laura Lee Wright (407-937-0549 or lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net)
LW BLOOD DRIVE
Saturday, September 5, Sunday, September 6, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Monday, September 7, 6:15 to 9:15 p.m. Give blood and save lives! Details: Susan Cholewa (susan.cholewa@northlandchurch.net)
LW COVERING CARE BLANKET
CHILDREN (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: September 13 to October 4 or October 25 to November 15. Focus: Salvation and assurance. Includes Communion instruction. • STEP 2—THE MOST IMPORTANT THING: September 20 to October 18. Focus: Jesus’ Life A-Z, a basic discipleship theme and learning about the life of Christ. Baptism offered at end of course. • STEP 3—LIVING BY THE BOOK, “C-ING” MY WAY THROUGH THE BIBLE: October 11 to November 15. Focus: To develop skills in exploring the Bible.
Sundays, assist during the 11 a.m. worship service. Details: Laura Lee Wright (407-9370549 or lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net)
Vocalists and musicians needed for the newly forming Celebrate Recovery Band. Details: Celebrate Recovery Ministry leader Mary Ann Mannen (407-913-4777 or mmannen@cfl. rr.com)
Tuesdays, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Calvary Chapel of the Lakes, 351 Plaza Drive, Tavares. For those dealing with unhealthy habits in the present or painful experiences from the past. Child care is available. Details: Marilyn Faber (352-357-0983 or marilynfaber@comcast.net)
LW STEPS FOR YOUNG BELIEVERS
LW SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN AND TEENS
LW CELEBRATE RECOVERY MUSICIANS
MD Celebrate Recovery Local Chapter
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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)
Volunteers with a heart for the hurting, and recovery or 12-step experience needed to help with a ministry. Details: Laurie Jean Harrington (407-977-6742 or lauriejean2@bellsouth.net)
OV GOOD SAMARITAN Serve someone in need in your community through meal deliveries. Details: Maggie Jobson (mjobson@cfl.rr.com) OV International Friendship Ministries Serving locally with global impact through outreach opportunities to international students at UCF, including social activities, Bible studies, conversational English language practice and more. Details: Michele Moresi (407-694-7196 or sailingfan2@hotmail.com) OV Security Team Need volunteers to assist with security at the Oviedo site. Requires background check. Details: Jeremy Jobson (407-929-3053 or jeremy.jobson@northlandchurch.net) Find other ways to serve in your community at servebeyond.northlandchurch.net.
LW DISASTER RESPONSE TEAMS
Medical professionals, licensed CDL drivers, culinary professionals, veterinarians or vet techs, licensed mental health counselors and those interested in providing mental health services needed for the Northland Disaster Response Teams. Training provided. Details: Gretchen Kerr (407-949-7190 or gretchen. kerr@northlandchurch.net)
LW HELP WOMAN TRANSITIONING FROM JAIL
Volunteer needed to give one day to a woman who needs a second chance. Details: Jessica’s house resident manager, Dawn Canright (407541-7528 or dawncanright@gmail.com)
LW HELP INCARCERATED MAN
Man needed to come alongside an incarcerated man. No experience necessary. Minimum commitment: one hour per week. Details: Greg Kerr (407-770-8503 or gpkerr@ mindspring.com)
LW JAIL MINISTRY
Minister to inmates in Seminole County or Orange County jails during Sunday 9 a.m. worship; Celebrate Recovery for women, Thursday afternoons; Assist women with long-term planning; Prayer team; Pen pals. Training provided. Details: Jail Ministry voice mail (407-949-4007)
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) Christians In Public Education (C.I.P.E.) Breakfast Saturday, September 26, 8 to 10 a.m., First Baptist Church of Orlando, 3000 S. John Young Parkway, Orlando. All public school administrators, teachers and staff are invited to this encouraging annual event. Cost is $20. Make checks payable to “A Gift from God.” Details: Cheryl Eller (407-579-9831) or Roxanne Paulsen
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(407-758-4917 or christiansinpubliceducation@ yahoo.com) EXCHANGE MINISTRIES Mondays, 7:15 to 9:15 p.m., First Baptist Orlando, E-2 building, third floor, 3000 S. John Young Parkway, Orlando. A Christ-centered ministry for men and women struggling with homosexuality. Details: John Westcott (407-5144356 or www.exchangeministries.org). A support group takes place the first Monday of each month at 7:15 p.m to encourage parents, friends and family who have loved ones struggling with sexual identity. Details: Cherrie Rowe (407-322-6850 or cherbear100@aol.com); inquiries are confidential. governor’s Job Fair (CFEC.org) Wednesday, September 9, noon to 4 p.m., Central Florida Fairgrounds & Exposition Park, 4603 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando. Admission and parking are free. Dress professionally and bring plenty of resume copies. No children. Visit www.CFEC.org to preregister, get job fair tips, research the companies listed, get directions or search Central Florida’s Online Job Board. Details: Christian HELP (407-834-4022) 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) ProNet Career Resources Monday, August 24, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jean Rhein Central Branch Library, 215 North Oxford Road, Casselberry. Associated with
MD = Northland at Mount dora
Christian HELP. Details: Chris Lavender (chris. lavender@comcast.net)
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) September Lunch Series with Isaac Hunter Every Tuesday, September 1 through 29, noon to 1 p.m., First Presbyterian Church Orlando, 106 E. Church St. Senior pastor of Summit Church in Orlando, Isaac Hunter, senior pastor of Summit Church in Orlando, will address the gathering, and Dr. Joel C. Hunter will join his son Isaac as a speaker on Tuesday, September 15. Cost is $9 for lunch. Details and RSVP: www.thegathering.org
parentS NEARHIM HOME EDUCATORS Supports and encourages families whom God has called to teach their children at home. Details: www.nearhim.com
women Community Bible Study Wednesdays, September 2 to May 5, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Community United Methodist on 17-92, Casselberry. Study: The Divided Kingdom (1 & 2 Kings and Minor Prophets). Child care available. Details: Sandi McLaughlin (407342-4765 or sandimclaughlin@yahoo.com) Confidence In Crisis Thursdays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Panera Bread in Winter Springs (in the Publix plaza at Tuskawilla and Red Bug Lake roads). Designed for women experiencing marital crisis with separation and/or divorce. Offering encouragement through prayer, discussion and general upliftment. Details: Sandy Isaacs (407272-7522 or sandylisaacs@yahoo.com)
Looking for local job listings? You can find them at northlandchurch.net/blogs.
Happy Anniversary
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ur congratulations go out to Northlanders Betsey and Phil Gould, who celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary August 18. When they met, Betsey was 15, and Phil was 16. They married at age 18 and 19, respectively, and have raised four children. Now in retirement, they enjoy spending time with their grandchildren.
Got News? Recently married or engaged? A new addition to the family? Send your wedding and newborn pictures plus details to the Northland News (newspaper@northlandchurch.net).
OV = Northland at Oviedo
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) 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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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
WO = Northland at west oaks
Durys (bethany.durys@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0541)
LW Nonperishable food items can be placed into the designated wooden boxes in the lobby and in the Student Ministries and Care Center. Details: Vanessa Puleo (407-9497156 or vanessa.puleo@northlandchurch.net) MD LOVE COLLECTION New collection each month. 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) OV
Hope Foundation & Sonshine Thrift has donation buckets in the foyer as well as current needs lists and service opportunities. Details: Amanda Hartley (amanda.hartley@ northlandchurch.net or 407-222-7374)
WO
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 vehicles are needed at Recovery House of Central Florida (www.recoveryhouseinc.org). It also needs pressure-washing equipment, power tools, and hand tools. Details: Erik Robinson (407-323-5857 or erikrhcf@yahoo.com)
FINANCIAL REPORT
............................................................................................................... As of august 17, 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 $1,662,871 $7,902,871 Received $227,819 $1,716,015 $7,518,775 Surplus / (Deficit) ($9,734) $53,144 ($384,096) * *Shortfall is currently being covered by reserve fund. ............................................................................................................... BUILDING FUND This Week This Quarter This Year Need $35,624 $249,368 $1,237,563 Received $26,843 $214,290 $1,044,938 Surplus / (Deficit) ($8,781) ($35,078) ($192,625) LOAN BALANCE is currently $19,795,000 ............................................................................................................... ATTENDANCE for weekend of August 15 to 17, 2009 Northland at Longwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,886 Northland at Mount Dora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 Northland at Oviedo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369 102 worshipers joined Northland at West Oaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Northland via Northland Webstream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,728 at 1,002 sites their iPhones. Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,359 at 1,006 sites
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Whom do I contact if:
Dr. Don Pederson, Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1804 Ed Wood, Vice Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1794 Peter Katauskas, Secretary/Treasurer . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1809 Fred Franz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1766 Dan Hardaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 Marcus Mennenga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7169 Paul Rahill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1798 Felipe Santos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7168 Thom Willis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000
Hagerty High School 3225 Lockwood Blvd., Oviedo, FL 32765 Hagerty High School is located on Lockwood Blvd., between E. Mitchell Hammock and E. McCulloch roads.
I am in crisis? Northland’s main line . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 I want to seek counseling? Counseling referral line . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7204 I have a prayer request? Prayer request line . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4025 I need the Hospital Ministry to pay a visit? Elaine Harland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7149 I want to become a member? Ruth Sapp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4039 I have accepted Christ into my heart and wish to be baptized? Sharon Ferreira (adult/student) . . . . 407-949-7189 Diane Jones (infants–grade school) . . 407-949-7188 I need information on Student Ministries? Shaylynn Stoner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7194 I need information about Children’s Ministries? Longwood: Debbie Blahnik . . . . . . . 407-949-7162 Mount Dora: Tanya Carpenter . . . . . 352-735-3832 Oviedo: Michelle Smith . . . . . . . . . 407-718-5510 West Oaks: Derika Hacker . . . . . . . 407-473-4537 I am interested in Distributed Journeys? Patti Harshey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0573 I want to help at Northland? Longwood: Calvie Hughson . . . . . . . 407-937-1831 Mount Dora: Bill Chapman . . . . . . . 352-434-4116 Oviedo: Amanda Hartley . . . . . . . . 407-222-7374 West Oaks: Derika Hacker . . . . . . . 407-473-4537 I want to get involved in a local serving project Vanessa Puleo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7156 or visit www.northlandchurch.net I am getting married? Sharon Ferreira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7189 I need to plan a funeral? Sharon Ferreira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7189 I would like to order CDs, DVDs, Tapes and/or newspapers? Network Sound Inc . . . . . . . . . . . 407-834-8555 or northlandorders@networksoundinc.com
Northland at Oviedo Community Center (NOCC) 561 E. Mitchell Hammock Road, #300 Oviedo, FL 32765 Oviedo Blog Website . . . . . . . . . . . . oviedo.northlandchurch.net Facebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Northland Church at Oviedo
LONGWOOD SITE 530 Dog Track Road, Longwood, FL 32750 www.northlandchurch.net / info@northlandchurch.net Main Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 Main Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-830-9840 Longwood Blog Website . . . . . . . . . . . blogs.northlandchurch.net Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7199 Steve Bruton, Manager Donna Duckhorn, Assistant Manager Patricia McManus, Assistant Manager Bookstore Hours: Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday–Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLOSED Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:15 to 7 p.m. Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 5:15 to 8 p.m.
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 Jeremy Jobson, Site Minister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-929-3053 jeremy.jobson@northlandchurch.net Amanda Hartley, Site Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-222-7374 amanda.hartley@northlandchurch.net Erica Emler, Student Ministries Coordinator . . . . . 407-687-8570 erica.emler@northlandchurch.net Michelle Smith, Children’s Ministries . . . . . . . . . . 407-718-5510 michelle.smith@northlandchurch.net Kathy Franz, Boys Town Liaison . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-415-7678 Prayer — For prayer requests or to join the Oviedo prayer team contact Amanda Hartley (amanda.hartley@northlandchurch.net) Good Samaritan Ministry — Help someone who really needs it, right now! Sign-up and details: Maggie Jobson (mjobson@cfl.rr.com) Be in the Know — Get on the e-mail list for ongoing events and information. Details: Amanda Hartley (amanda.hartley@ northlandchurch.net)
Children’s Ministries Debbie Blahnik, Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7162 Teri Grayson, Interim Early Childhood Administrator . 407-949-4014 Julie Meeker, Grade School Administrator . . . . . . . 407-949-7153 Pam Anderson, Co-op Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7179
WEST OAKS SITE
Pastoral Care Scotty Alderman, Pastoral Care Coordinator . . . . . 407-949-4035 Elaine Harland, Care Ministries Coordinator . . . . . 407-949-4402
St. Pauls Presbyterian Church 9600 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee, FL 34761 St. Pauls Presbyterian Church is located across from the West Oaks mall. The entrance is off Citrus Oaks Avenue.
Worship Services Ruth Sapp, Congregational Services Director . . . . . 407-949-4039 Susan Cholewa, Site Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0544 Kathy Campbell, Deaf Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-328-4785
MOUNT DORA SITE The Seventh-Day Adventist Church 18440 Highway 441, Mount Dora, FL 32757 The Seventh-Day Adventist Church is on the left side of the highway. Look for the “Northland” sign. Mount Dora Blog Website . . . . . . mountdora.northlandchurch.net General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7184 Bill Chapman, Site Minister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352-434-4116 bill.chapman@northlandchurch.net Frances Merritt, Site Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-554-0076 Cell: 352-409-7777 or jasonandfrances@comcast.net John Tucker, Setup/Takedown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-438-9961 wyoming01@earthlink.net Ann South, Carpenter’s House for Children . . . . . . 352-267-3388 south4@comcast.net Kitty Merritt, Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352-589-1770 Tanya Carpenter, Children’s Ministries . . . . . . . . . 352-735-3832 tcarpenter@cfl.rr.com Marilyn Faber, Celebrate Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 352-357-0983 marilynrfaber@yahoo.com Kelly Verkaik, Debbie’s Doorstep . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-310-5355 debbiesdoorstep@mac.com
COUNSELING Northland partner, nonprofit counseling ministries. Discovery Counseling Dennis Gowin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-376-3773 Oviedo Counseling Clinic Sarah Baker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (407-366-9493, ext. 256)
West Oaks Blog Website . . . . . . . . westoaks.northlandchurch.net General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1747 Tommy Novak, Site Minister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352-989-7378 tommy.novak@northlandchurch.net Derika Hacker, Children’s Coordinator . . . . . . . . . 407-473-4537 derika.hacker@northlandchurch.net Lou Amadori, Setup/Teardown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-493-7343 lamadori@cfl.rr.com John & Maxine Hammerstein, Prayer Coordinators . 407-877-8896 maxinehammerstein@mac.com Patti Novak, F.A.I.T.H. Neighboorhood Center . . . . 352-989-7478 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: Vernon Rainwater, Pastor
“Thank you for bringing the church into these rooms. We have a reason for being together. It is to worship God for who He is and what He has done.” — Pastor Vernon Pastor Vernon Rainwater leads Northland in worship when we gather together for church “in these rooms.” A native of Wilmore, Kentucky, Vernon has been a part of the worship leadership at Northland for 20 years. While distributed ministry and worship are the two primary areas of his focus, his desire is to motivate each generation to live a life of worship everywhere, every day. Vernon has been a musician since he was 17, but he has worked in social work, law enforcement and served in the military as well. With a bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Kentucky, he also holds graduate degrees from the University of Kentucky in social work and from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in biblical studies. Vernon and his wife, Connie, have two daughters: Claire and Mandy. Mandy and her husband, Chad Turnbull, live in Casselberry, Florida, and have blessed the Rainwaters with three grandchildren. Claire and her husband, Aaron Reed, live in New York City, where Claire attends Columbia University. >>> TO READ MORE ABOUT PASTOR VERNON, VISIT WWW.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET.
THIS WEEKEND’S MESSAGE:
Challenges to Christianity: I Have My Reasons “I don’t believe in Christ because of my upbringing.” Scripture focus:
Luke 15:11-24 (ESV)
Worship focus:
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And he said, “There was a man who had two sons. And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of property that is coming to me.’ And he divided his property between them. Not many days later, the younger son gathered all he had and took a journey into a far country, and there he squandered his property in reckless living. And when he had spent everything, a severe famine arose in that country, and he began to be in need. So he went and hired himself out to one of the citizens of that country, who sent him into his fields to feed pigs. And he was longing to be fed with the pods that the pigs ate, and no one gave him anything. “But when he came to himself, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have more than enough bread, but I perish here with hunger! I will arise and go to my father, and I will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Treat me as one of your hired servants.”’ And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him. And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ But the father said to his servants, ‘Bring quickly the best robe, and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet. And bring the fattened calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate. For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.’ And they began to celebrate.”
Worship Christ today as our Inheritance. Because of His great mercy, He has caused us to be born again to a living hope and to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled and unfading (1 Peter 1:3-4).
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Lord, I lay my heart before You And I pour out my very soul. Desperate, You know what I need As empty before You I go. Lord, strengthen my weary heart— Make it strong once again. For only You can meet this need, Hold me tight, my Savior Friend. I know no other way to go I’m spent beyond my measure. Fill me Lord, my Life, my Song Spin my life with peace, Your Treasure. — Author Unknown
NEXT WEEKEND: Dr. Joel C. Hunter | I Have My Reasons | “I tried God, and it didn’t work.” | Luke 23:39-43
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