Northland News Vol 10/Iss36 by Northland Church

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“…no person is beyond redemption, no human stain beyond cleansing. We live in a world that judges people by their behavior and requires criminals, debtors and moral failures to live with the consequences…even the church finds it difficult to forgive those who fall short. “Grace is irrational, unfair, unjust and only makes sense if I believe in another world governed by a merciful God who always offers another chance…

When the world sees grace in action, it falls silent.” – Philip Yancey, Rumors of Another World

SEPTEMBER 5 - 12, 2009

VOLUME 10, ISSUE 36

What’s Happening This Week? LONGWOOD SITE Saturday, SEPTEMBER 5

4:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:30 pm

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

SUNday, SEPTEMBER 6

7:30 am 8:30 am 9:00 am 9:00 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 4:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:30 pm

MOUNT DORA SITE communion

Prayer Room Sanctuary ECW CWW The Rink/SMCC

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Prayer Meeting (cc) Marriage Prep Class Worship (cc)* (hi) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 1 Peter Class Step Parenting Class Crown Class (cc) Financial Peace University Philippians Transformers Study (cc) Worship (cc)* Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Special Needs Class Challenges to Christianity Discovering God’s Will (Singles) If You Want to Walk on Water (Singles) O2 (High School students) Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 College Ministry

Monday, SEPTEMBER 7

Prayer Room The Rink/SMCC Sanctuary ECW CWW 4213-15 4210 4205 1116-18/SMCC 4209 F.Hall/SMCC Sanctuary ECW CWW CWW 4206-7 4206-7 4205 The Rink/SMCC Sanctuary ECW CWW The Rink/SMCC

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— Labor Day Holiday — Offices closed — 6:30 pm Post Marriage 911 Study (cc) 4210 7:00 pm Faithful and True Men’s Group F.Hall/SMCC 7:00 pm Worship (cc) Sanctuary 7:00 pm Infant/Walker – K’s ECW 7:00 pm Grades 1–5 CWW 7:00 pm Grief Share 4204-9 7:00 pm Life on Hold Women’s Group 4217 7:00 pm Common Ground Young Adult Ministry The Rink/SMCC

TUESday, September 8

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

Beth Moore Study The Rink/SMCC Crown Class 1111,1113/SMCC Financial Peace University F.Hall/SMCC DivorceCare 4205, 4208-10, 4213-17 AMEN 4206-7 Conquering Fear, Anger, Anxiety (cc) 4204

WEDNEsday, September 9 9:00 am 1:30 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm

Joy of Living Third Verse Doulos Bringing Up Boys Faithful and True (Women) NOW (Worship)

THURsday, September 10

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

Men’s Bible Study Men’s Praise and Prayer Women’s Prayer Financial Peace University Crown His Way Divine Reflections Art Group

Saturday, September 12

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

Word Weavers Buddy Break Prayer Meeting Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 LUGRox

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

SUNday, SEPTEMBER 6

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

TUESday, September 8 6:30 am 7:00 pm

1118/SMCC 1104/SMCC 1116/SMCC 5100/CWW 4205 F.Hall/SMCC 4209

F.Hall/SMCC 5100/CWW Prayer Room Sanctuary ECW CWW The Rink/SMCC

Men’s Bible Fellowship Celebrate Recovery (cc)

communion Sanctuary Room 15 Room 15 Room 1 Rooms 2-3 Youth Room Sanctuary Room 15 Room 15 Room 1 Rooms 2-3

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

Women’s Bible Study Homeschool Play Group Women’s Bible Study CREW352 Night of Power

friday, September 11 7:00 pm

Mount Dora Home Group

Rooms 2-3 TBD Rooms 2-3 Sanctuary Sanctuary

Rock the Universe

Parking lot

OVIEDO SITE SUNday, SEPTEMBER 6

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

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

Discerning the Voice of God (Women) Harrington home

TUESday, September 8

Connection Group (Men) The Life of Joseph (Couples)

Thursday, September 10 7:00 pm

NOCC Wiest home

Awakening Your Sense of Wonder (Women)

NOCC

WEST OAKS SITE SUNday, SEPTEMBER 6 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

WEDNEsday, September 9 6:00 pm

Student Ministries Kickoff

Saturday, September 12 8:00 am

Men in the Word

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Saturday, September 12 7:30 am

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Rooms 2-3 Calvary Chapel

WEDNEsday, September 9

7:00 pm 4209-10 1116/SMCC The Rink/SMCC 4204 5108-9/CWW Sanctuary

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

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

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

Novak home

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)

ABOUT Northland ..............................................................................

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

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

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

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

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

Our Core Values Worship, Spiritual Formation, Inter-generational Leadership, Personal Ministry and Partnership. Worship Times Saturdays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 p.m. Sundays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9*, 11 a.m.**; 6 p.m. Mondays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m. * Concurrent among Longwood, Mount Dora, Oviedo and West Oaks sites ** Concurrent among Longwood, Mount Dora and Oviedo sites

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

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Children’s Church (Grades 1 – 5) Saturdays, 5 p.m.; Sundays, 9 and 11 a.m., 6 p.m.; and Mondays, 7 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. Early Childhood Classes (Age 3 – Kindergarten) Saturdays, 5 p.m.; Sundays, 9 and 11 a.m., 6 p.m.; and Mondays, 7 p.m., Early Childhood Wing. Infant and Toddler Care (Infants – Age 2) Saturdays, 5 p.m.; Sundays, 9 and 11 a.m., 6 p.m.; and Mondays, 7 p.m., Early Childhood Wing. Sunday School for Children with Special Needs (Age 3 – Kindergarten) Sundays at 11 a.m., Early Childhood Wing. (Grades 1 – 5) Sundays at 11 a.m., Children’s Worship Wing.

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INNER STATE 80: Your Journey on the High Way is a collection of inspirational readings by Pastor Hunter that will help you along on the journey toward spiritual maturity. All book proceeds benefit Northland’s facilities.

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

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Dear Family,

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Your preacher, Joel C. Hunter

Inner State 80: A Special Offer on Dr. Hunter’s New Book By ROBERT ANDRESCIK Director of Print and Public Relations

re we there yet? It’s a question that all of us have asked or been asked at some point in our lives – usually on a long road trip. It’s good to know that you’re making progress when you’re traveling. Similarly, as a believer, it’s good to know that you’re making progress toward spiritual maturity. It can be hard to tell sometimes, especially when you’re doing all of the “right things” when it comes to your relationship with God. You go to church every weekend, pay your tithe, say your prayers. Still, you’re not entirely sure where you’re going, and you’re starting to disengage from the process. You wonder if you’ll ever reach your destination. (“Are we there yet?”) It’s time to tap the brakes and take your life off cruise control! Your relationship with God can be so much more, and your journey through life can be a beautiful one, filled with opportunity, excitement, and purpose around every turn. Whether you’re on spiritual cruise control and need to be roused from the routine you’ve established, or you’re in a ditch and need to get back on the road, or you just need encouragement as you travel the “High Way,” Inner State 80, by Dr. Joel C. Hunter, was written for you. The book was developed from a 10-year preaching series designed to help people along on the journey toward spiritual maturity. It captures both the rich teaching and the winsome storytelling that characterize Dr. Hunter’s preaching. The chapters in this book are called “Exits.”

There are 10 Exits in all, divided into 80 short readings, or “Miles,” which combine strong biblical teaching with inspiring, educational and even lighthearted stories. Each Mile can be completed in about 10 minutes, so the book can be a great road map for your daily devotions. But how you proceed on the journey is really up to you: You can do one Mile every day over the next few months, or one in the morning and one at night over 40 days. Or you might want to read in long stretches, from one Exit to the next. The choice is yours. As you travel through these Miles, you’ll discover some of what we tend to miss when we speed down the congested road of Christian routines. Will you have chosen a relationship with God that gave you a profound degree of spiritual depth, or will there be milemarkers you missed because you were unengaged, letting spiritual cruise control set the pace of the most important aspect of your life’s journey? The journey to Christian maturity and real spiritual depth leads away from error and regret. When you follow the High Way, your “Inner State” will take you toward a fully confident faith, bringing you to a place where you can bless and encourage others. Inner State 80: Your Journey on the High Way is available in the bookstore and at www.innerstate80.com. The price is $14.99. But for those who wish to purchase the book during its inaugural weekend, September 5 to 7, it is being offered for just $10. All proceeds benefit Northland’s facilities.

The Carpenters Among Us Bill Chapman Northland at Mount Dora Site Minister

very special family lives among Northlanders in Lake County. The 20-member family of The Carpenter’s House for Children consists of Pat and Linda Manfredi, Linda’s parents, and 16 former orphans, who today are their sons and daughters. Pat and Linda for three decades have been following the Lord’s call to take in orphans. To date, they have raised more than 140 children who have gone on to adulthood (and some have gone home to be with the Lord). In the same way that the Manfredis have taken these children to become their own, God has taken us in to become His children. Ephesians 1:5 reveals that “he predestined us to be adopted as his sons

through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will” (NIV). Through Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross, you and I were taken into God’s house to become His family. And it is His pleasure to do so! What is better in life than to be chosen for love by the Living God? So we who have been adopted by God into His family are called to serve these 16 orphans, their parents and grandparents. In August, a group of Northlanders from the Mount Dora and Longwood sites convened at the Manfredi home to spruce it up with fresh paint. They were joined by a contingent from a local building company, and in just a few hours, they gave the house a bright new interior. They also enjoyed lunch and time connecting with one another. There are many ways you can serve the Manfredi family, from household projects to finances to game time with the kids. If God is tugging at your heart, contact Ann South, a Northlander and volunteer with The Carpenter’s House, (south4@comcast.net or 352-267-3388). Come, serve and be encouraged by the Carpenters among us. >>> MOUNTDORA.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET

Donna and Andrea Harston happily prepped, patched and painted together at The Carpenter’s House for Children.

SEPTEMBER LOVE COLLECTION

We are collecting for Debbie’s Doorstep, a home for abused women in Lake County. Items needed: cleaning supplies, toiletries, laundry and dish detergents. They are also in need of some household items and repairs. See a complete list at the information table. Details: Ann South (352-267-3388 or south4@comcast.net) or Sharlee Hollingsworth (shollings worth2@cfl.rr.com) Beth and Megan Stoothoff paint in a bathroom.

The team takes a work break to enjoy lunch and good conversation.

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Tension

we were facing and the minimal impact and effort we were having on any of it. I ended up with two verses, in tension in my heart and mind. Both Scriptures are true, and both are abused by many of us in the church to justify our behaviors JEREMY JOBSON either way. Northland at Oviedo The first verse is Acts 3:4, 6. A crippled beggar asks Peter Site Minister and John for money, and Peter replies, “Look at us!” then says, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk” (NIV). Here we see the response so many of us give with confidence to those who are in need, “They need Jesus, not a handout, food or clothing.” That is accurate; we all need Christ in have been writing a series of articles in our lives. That is the ultimate need we all have, the need reflection on the recent mission trip to Africa that has eternal implications. But they still need food and that 12 people from our Oviedo congregation clothes, a job, a second chance or a helping hand. They still went on in July. This is the fifth such article. You have real physical, temporal needs as well. can access the others on the Oviedo blog page The second verse is James 2:14-17: “What good is it, my or in issues 32 through 35 of the Northland News brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? online archives. Why am Can such faith save him? Suppose I doing this? Because I a brother or sister is without believe more now than clothes and daily food. If one ever that God is active of you says to him, ‘Go, I wish Sunday, September 20, all over the world, and you well; keep warm and well after the 9 and 11 a.m. services, He has invited each of fed,’ but does nothing about his in the auditorium. us into His work, here physical needs, what good is it? In Join us as we share a short video and and there. On Sunday, the same way, faith by itself, if testimony about what God is doing in September 20, we will it is not accompanied by action, Africa and how He has invited us to share with each of you is dead” (NIV). This verse clearly participate with Him. what God is doing there says that only wishing well to our Details: Jeremy Jobson (407-929-3053 and here through each of brothers and sisters who are in or jeremy.jobson@northlandchurch.net) us and our experiences, need, when we have what they and how you can be are in need of, is not the action involved from Oviedo in of a faithful person. the Kingdom work in Africa, now. Well, there it is, TENSION! How do I do both, and when? The This is going to sound crazy, but after about conclusion I have come to lies in Romans 8 and Galatians 4. two days of being in the midst of the children, Please read both of them this week. Be led by the Spirit in the school, the home visits, the South Africans and all that you do, and remember what Christ said in Matthew us, I was reeled between emotions of confusion, 6:33 to those in need (all of us): “But seek first his kingdom elation, excitement and despair. I had been in and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to conversations with many people about the reality you as well.”

AFRICA DAY

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northland • on • wednesdays at Oviedo IS H T Kickoff is September 9. WEEK! Join us at NOCC for a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. and worship at 7 p.m.

Limited child care available. Registration required by Tuesday, September 8. Details: Amanda Hartley (407-222-7374 or amanda. hartley@northlandchurch.net)

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NEXT WEEKEND! Small Groups Forum in the Foyer

Sunday, September 13, before and after worship services. Join us in the foyer to see who’s leading what, when and where this fall! Get plugged into a group and enjoy time together with prayer, fellowship, study and encouragement (Hebrews 10:24). Details: Amanda Hartley (407-222-7374 or amanda.hartley@northlandchurch.net)

Crazy Cards (Adults only, please) Saturday, September 19, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., NOCC. Join us for a night of fun, fellowship and friendly competition! If you’ve never played crazy cards, don’t worry, you’ll catch on quick and be hooked. Details and RSVP: Tim Brown (timbrown@cfl.rr.com or 407-466-8868) >>> OVIEDO.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET

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Grade School children in worship time.

West Oaks grade school children the last week of Camp Venture.

Mr. Selby Weeks shows the students that an altar made of wet wood cannot be lit.

THIS WEEK! Student Ministries KickOff

Wednesday, September 9, 6 to 8 p.m., Novak home. Middle and high schoolers and their families are invited to this kickoff celebration. Details: Tommy Novak (352-989-7378 or tommy.novak@ northlandchurch.net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Freeze Warning Ministry

Ways to get involved: preparing and serving a hot meal, staying and talking with the homeless in a church, cleaning up 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) Grade school children line up to race to build their altars, which they learned about at Camp Venture.

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Local Partner Spotlight: Debbie’s Doorstep A Northland-supported Ministry A letter to the congregation from Debbie’s Doorstep founders Brad and Kelly Verkaik

ello, Northland! What an honor and pleasure it is to have an opportunity to share our hearts with fellow Northlanders. We’ve been members of Northland for almost 10 years, and we found it more and more difficult to stick with our routine Christian lives. Initially, we had a pretty good thing going. Do the church thing on Sunday, rock out with the worship team, hope to hear Pastor Joel tell us how to make our lives better, and sneak out the back to beat the Northland traffic jam. Well, it wasn’t long before we realized that Joel usually wasn’t talking about how to make our lives better. Instead, he always seemed to be talking about how we can make the lives of others better. Jesus had similar tendencies. Guess what most of Jesus’ sermons covered? Serving His people, particularly those who are poor, alone, hungry, homeless, abused, or physically or emotionally challenged. Along with letting us know that He was the Son of God, Jesus almost always spoke about our responsibility to tend His sheep. Obviously, the Holy Spirit was talking to us through Pastor Joel, but the Spirit also began moving in our hearts and minds directly. As a real estate investor, I began feeling led to help hardworking, low-income people to purchase their own homes, as opposed to renting for the rest of their lives. At the same time, Kelly was being called in what seemed like an unrelated direction. Kelly’s mom, Debbie, died five years ago of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). From the day she was diagnosed, we wondered why God would allow this to happen. Debbie was a kind, caring servant of Christ. When she died, we hoped God would show us a reason or at least an example of how Debbie’s death furthered His Kingdom. So we waited. And waited. And as it turns out, God was doing the same thing. He was waiting on us to honor Him and to honor Debbie’s life by serving those in need. In Kelly’s back-and-forth with God over the passing of her mother, the Holy Spirit clearly spoke to her and encouraged her to turn the home that Debbie had left behind into a safe place for abused or disadvantaged women and children. When I told Kelly that the Holy Spirit had been encouraging me to help people buy their own homes, God’s plan came together. It’s called Debbie’s Doorstep. Debbie’s Doorstep is designed to empower abused or underprivileged women who have little or no support system in their lives. We will help

span the gap between short-term shelters and independent living. We believe that by meeting the long-term physical, emotional and spiritual needs of abused or disadvantaged women, we can help start a healing process in their lives. This will be accomplished by providing approximately one year of free housing for each resident. During that year, each woman will save a significant portion of her income into her own housing fund to be used as a down payment on a home in her name. After the year is up, Debbie’s Doorstep will help maximize each housing fund by assisting the resident throughout the home-buying process. We will use existing government and private programs to assist the candidates with financing and home renovation if needed. In addition to providing a gateway to home ownership, our goal is to also use the year of tenancy to empower the candidates through education and counseling. With the help of a live-in transitional manager, we will help provide guidance in areas such as spiritual growth, job training, parenting, financial management and abuse recovery. Residents will not be required to be Christians to participate; however, they will be encouraged to become involved in church and the community, to study the Bible and to seek a relationship with Jesus. Instead of giving our residents a short-term solution, God asked us to change their lives on a much bigger scale, to give them a second chance, as Jesus does with us on a daily basis, to break generational habits passed down by their parents and to let them know they are valued and loved members of God’s family and society as a whole. We will seek to build relationships that will allow us to have an effect and influence for years to come, and to let them know that Jesus died to save them and that it is His love that flows through us.

How You Can Help This Ministry

In July, the IRS approved our 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt status, and we are almost finished preparing the house for our first residents. Below are some of our current needs: • We are in need of ongoing financial support (taxdeductible donations). One way is through our primary fundraiser of the year, The Fall Gala, to be held Saturday, October 24 at Lake Receptions in Mount Dora. • We have volunteer renovation and maintenance opportunities in and around the house. • In addition, we are seeking a single female transitional manager to live in the house with the women and children, who is willing and able to speak the truth with a loving heart, to lead other women in the ways of Christlike living, and to encourage perseverance when times are tough. This is an important part of Debbie’s Doorstep. • We are seeking an unceasing amount of prayer.

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Serve Wholeheartedly Never be lazy in your work, but serve the Lord enthusiastically. – Romans 12:11 (NLT)

n the weekend of August 22, as I rolled out of a warm bed at 6 a.m., there was one thought in my mind: “serve enthusiastically.” For me, one of the greatest parts about Northland is Saturday morning serve days. On this particular serve day, more than 80 Northlanders joined in prayer at the Longwood site. While standing in parking lot 3, we discussed the many serving opportunities ahead of us that day: • Deliver backpacks to some of the families of Nathaniel’s Hope. • Help Destiny Foundation with sorting and stacking food. • Paint the children’s rooms at the Rescue Mission. • Help the Boys and Girls Clubs to decorate and paint before the new classes begin. During the movement of the morning, we prayed and distributed ourselves out to serve, and then joined together for a lunch as a group. If you have a heart to serve others and are looking for a team opportunity, join a Serve Team. All opportunities are listed on the website (www.northlandchurch.net/serve). Details: Vanessa Puleo (407-949-7156 or vanessa. puleo@northlandchurch.net)

If your initial response to hearing about this ministry is a desire to get involved, contact us. We have learned through launching this ministry that the Holy Spirit often can be found in our initial instinct to act when people are in need. We love you, Northland! Thank you for your prayers and support. This ministry was born from the encouragement and instruction of Northland’s leaders and is nurtured by the love and support of the congregation. You are all truly appreciated. Details: www.debbiesdoorstep.com or debbiesdoorstep@ mac.com

Distributed Journeys

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

IsleGo Missions

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

Be on the Serve Team going to Cuba. INFO MEETING: Tuesday, September 8, 6:30 p.m., Hospitality Suite, Northland at Longwood. Prayerfully consider joining the team that will be working on building a missions training center in February 2010. Details: Vanessa Puleo (407-949-7156 or vanessa.puleo@northlandchurch.net)

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MD CREW352 (Christians Radically Encouraging Worship)

Sundays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., room 13; Wednesdays, 7 p.m., sanctuary. For 6th– to 12th-graders. Details: Bill Chapman (352-434-4116 or bill.chapman@northlandchurch.net)

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LW LUGRox (Living Under Grace Rocks!)

Sundays, 5 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink. All 9th- through 12th-graders are invited to join us for an evening of fun, fellowship, awesome worship and amazing teaching from our youth pastors. Food and snacks will be offered for a few dollars. Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net)

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

LW Servant Leadership Ministry

A primary goal of Northland Student Ministries is to lead students to a deeper understanding of their God-given, unique strengths and spiritual gifting so that they might use those gifts and strengths to serve others. All 9th- through 12th-graders are welcome and encouraged to participate in our Servant Leadership Ministry. For freshmen, we have LUGRox Setup Crew, and for sophomores, juniors and seniors, we have middle school Area Bible Study trainer and LUGRox captain positions. Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@ northlandchurch.net)

OV AXIS: High School Ministry

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

College Ministry (For students ageS 18-25)

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

LW College Gathering

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

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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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Who is important in God’s kingdom? Luke 7:24-28 In the book of Malachi, it says, “I will send My messenger ahead of You. He will prepare Your way for You.” John the Baptist was that messenger who prepared the people’s hearts for Jesus. He showed everyone that Jesus was the Savior the world had been waiting for. Jesus invites anyone who believes in Him to belong to the Kingdom of God. Because of everything John did for Jesus, it seems like John would be more important than others in God’s Kingdom. But Jesus explained to the crowd that everyone in the Kingdom is very important to Jesus. “I tell you, no one more important than John has ever been born. But the least important person in God’s Kingdom is more important than he is.”

Luke out for John!

Draw a picture of Jesus telling the crowd about the Kingdom of God.

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Northland’s 5-day Bible study for children, The Daily Way, is available at www.northlandchurch.net or at Children’s Church.

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Engage now. (Northland on Wednesdays) Join us this week for the start of the first session of Northland on Wednesdays! We will meet in the sanctuary (and online at now.northlandchurch.net) for a time of extended worship and class introductions.

This new midweek experience also offers a fun, exciting learning environment for the kids, called Now.Wow!

Theology THE DOCTRINE OF MAN

Led by Dr. Joel C. Hunter in the sanctuary at Longwood. Find your purpose as you learn why God created man and what sets you apart as a believer in Christ.

Christian Living GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES

Led by Michael Van Huis (with guest speakers Donnie Scearce and Ted Esler from Pioneers) in rooms 4213-15 in Longwood. Ask, “How can I be Jesus in a global world?” Learn perspective and cultural engagement for the church today.

Bible BIBLE BASICS

Led by Sean Cooper in rooms 4206-7 in Longwood. 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?

First- through third-graders will be in classes taking a deeper look at what they’ve been learning during weekend worship in Children’s Church. Because this age group learns best through repetition, they’ll be revisiting Bible stories but with new worship, interactive games and crafts that help really bring the stories to life. Fourth- and fifth-graders will be engaged in a hunt to discover God’s Truth. As a team, they’ll be putting on their detective hats, decoding secret messages, solving puzzles and playing games that lead them right to the Truth! (Individual workbooks for the children will be available at a suggested donation of $8.) Child care will be available for children ages five and under. All children (fifth grade and younger) must register at now.northlandchurch.net.

Visit now.northlandchurch.net to learn more.

NEW FALL CLASSES! FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY

Additional class being offered! Sundays, beginning September 13, 8:45 to 10:45 a.m., rooms 1116-18, Student Ministries and Care Center, Longwood site. 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, or $110 if purchased by credit card. Details and registration: Rich or Jana Haussmann (407688-2182 or rhaussmann@cfl.rr.com)

ANSWERS TO PRAYER

Using the classic book by George Mueller Sundays, September 13 through December 6, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., room 4204, Longwood site. This will be a study of the journals and prayers of George Mueller, who lived in England in the 1800s, and his thoughts, and details of his faith journey. Details: Mickey and Cindy Mallin (407-322-6101)

THE MARRIAGE COURSE (by Alpha)

Thursdays, September 17 through October 29, 6:15 to 9 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink, Longwood site.

The course gives married couples tools to build a strong and healthy marriage that lasts a lifetime. If you missed the first session, or if you are just now hearing about the wonderful impact this course has had on the couples that participated during the summer, now is your chance! Don’t wait to register, as class size is limited. Cost: $10 registration per couple and $10 for two workbooks. Child care available with registration. Details and registration: Barb Olsen (407-9497183 or barbara.olsen@northlandchurch.net)

SHARING LIFE STORIES

One-day workshop with Pastor Gus Davies Saturday, September 26, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink, Longwood site. Join this engaging one-day seminar to learn how to tell the stories of God through your own life story. Pastor Gus leads this workshop, and will help you discover how to use your natural styles, gifts and abilities to take Christ into the world every day. Class details and registration: Patty Sattler (psattler@cfl.rr.com or 407-687-6265); child care details: Diane Jones (diane.jones@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7188)

RELEVANTREADS

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

Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist, by John Piper Scripture reveals that the great business of life is to glorify God by enjoying Him forever. Now revised and expanded, Desiring God reveals how delighting in God can motivate us to glorify Him through worship, stewardship, loving our neighbor, rejoicing in suffering and other “duties.” John Piper reveals that the debate between duty and delight doesn’t truly exist: Delight is our duty. Discover how to lay a biblical foundation for a life of celebration by truly desiring the Lord. The Pursuit of God: The Human Thirst for the Divine, by A.W. Tozer In the muddle of day-today life, have you somehow forgotten that Christianity is a living, vibrant relationship with a personal God? In this classic bestseller and recipient of both the ECPA Gold and Platinum Book Awards, The Pursuit of God reminds and challenges you to renew your relationship with your loving God. In each of the 10 chapters, Tozer explains one aspect of hungering for God and ends with a prayer. The Dangerous Duty of Delight, by John Piper This condensed version of Piper’s popular Desiring God emphasizes the importance of strengthening your relationship with your Creator by enjoying Him and His creation. Piper’s now classic ideas are presented here in an accessible size that will allow you to absorb and apply them quickly — leading you to a dramatically different and joyful experience of your faith. Filled with biblical reasons for living a life of celebration, this life-changing read helps you discover not only why, but how to delight more fully in the Lord. When I Don’t Desire God: How to Fight for Joy, by John Piper Explaining how to become a “Christian hedonist,” a bestselling author offers guidance on how to find spiritual joy to readers who are unsure of where to seek it. God’s Pursuit of Man, by A.W. Tozer Although written two years after the publication of The Pursuit of God, Tozer’s God’s Pursuit of Man sets forth the biblical truth that before man can pursue God, God must first pursue man. A “prequel” of sorts, God’s Pursuit of Man speaks fervently of God’s desire for man to be saved and the action He takes as He “invades” the human soul. Tozer then explains how it is through the power and promise of the Holy Spirit that we can truly understand the mystery of the Triune God.

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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)

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 (407-937-1793)

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)

Women in Conflict Peacemaking Support Group Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Gonzalez home. Learn how to respond to conflict in a biblically faithful manner, based on the “4 G’s” found in The Peacemaker, by Ken Sande. Child care is not available. Details: Christina Gonzalez (407-923-1789)

MD DIVORCECARE

Sundays, 9 to 11 a.m., Conference Room. This ministry provides opportunities for divorced individuals to renew their relationship with God by addressing the hardships resulting from their divorce by providing Bible-based teaching, support group discussions and prayer in a confidential setting. Details: Mitch Shipley (352-638-0441 or mns10@psu.edu) or Cindy Hall (352-589-1830 or chandnelly@earthlink.net)

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

Coming together around a single activity or shared trait, these groups meet for specific events, ongoing study or ministry to the community.

LW AMEN (A MEETING OF MEN)

Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., room 4206. Learn to apply God’s Word to real-life situations. Details: Dan Bogdan (407-702-5358 or danbogdan@ landscapeorlando.com) or Buzz Vincent (407463-9398 or blv292@cfl.rr.com)

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LW 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

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)

COMMON GROUND — YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY (Age 25-40) Mondays, 6:45 to 8 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink. Join this fellowship of young adults seeking to build authentic Christian community, to grow spiritually mature and to affect the surrounding community with Christ’s love, reflected by serving God. Child care available upon request. Details: Mike Burke (mike.burke@northlandchurch.net)

LW COUPLES CAFÉ

Saturday, 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 Divine Reflection Art Group

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 FLAG FOOTBALL

Saturdays, September through May, 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, 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)

• Central Florida Children’s Home Ride Saturday, September 26, 9 a.m., call for departure location. The home’s mission is to care for children whose parents either cannot or will not provide for them due to difficulties in the child’s life and/or difficulties in the parents’ lives. For donation information, visit their website (www.cfch.net). Children’s clothes, canned goods and Publix gift cards are accepted. The group will go to lunch after the ride. Details: Lori Cooper-Keith (407-381-2051)

LW PAGE TURNERS

Third Tuesday of each month, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Special Needs/Cry room. Discuss a variety of classic and contemporary Christian books. A list of books is available in the Northland Bookstore. Details: Ruth Rudy (407484-3000 or ruthrudy@cfl.rr.com)

LW SENIORS GROUP

Third Wednesday of each month, 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall. Bring nonperishable food items for the Pastoral Care pantry. Details: Marilyn Casey (407-273-2857)

LW SINGLE ADULT MINISTRIES

Fourth Sunday of each month, 4 to 6 p.m., room 4206. Join for worship, prayer, classes and fellowship. Sundays, gather at Nature’s Table Café before the 6 p.m. worship service. Singles meet weekly in small groups throughout Central Florida. Details: Yvonne Lutz (lyvonne316@yahoo.com), Liza Johnson (lizajohnson@landam.com), Dave Mullen (dmull77@yahoo.com). Leave questions on the singles info line (407-949-7172). Learn more: christiansocial.meetup.com/189/.

LW SOCCER – ACHE

Fridays, 8:15 p.m., Red Bug Lake Park. No practices, no teams, no rules, just fun and fellowship. A $2 donation is requested. Details: Mike Cannavo (407-359-0191)

LW TENNIS

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

LW WORD WEAVERS

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

MD LADIES NIGHT OUT Fourth Thursday of every month, 7 to 9 p.m., Chili’s, Mount Dora. Bring a friend. Details: Deborah Balic (407-832-9171) or Frances Merritt (407-554-0076) MD MEN’S BIBLE FELLOWSHIP Tuesdays, 6:30 to 7:45 a.m., rooms 2-3. Motto: Men with a mission. Details: Richie Kluesener (407-221-4517 or rk@goldinart. com) or Bill Chapman (352-434-4116 or bill. chapman@northlandchurch.net) MD SMALL CHILDREN/HOMESCHOOL PLAY GROUP Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to noon, location alternates; call for details. Details: Michele Pruitt (352-408-3909) WO WEST OAKS PLAY GROUP Join us for fellowship and fun. Details: Sara Sundermeyer (407-575-6178 or scostantini@ hotmail.com) or Kimberly Fulmer (407-6563008 or kfulmer@earthlink.net) WO LADIES NIGHT OUT Connect with West Oaks women each month. Activities and locations vary. Details: Derika Hacker (derika.hacker@northlandchurch.net or 407-473-4537)

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LW 1 Peter

Sundays, 9 a.m., room 4213. Led by Dr. Dan Lacich. Details: Jamila Millette (jamila. millette@northlandchurch.net or 407-9371832)

LW Philippians

Sundays, 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)

OV The Life of Joseph (Couples)

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

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 (407-796-4705)

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)

ADULT BIBLE STUDIES LW Matthew

Thursdays, September 17 through November 5, 7 to 9 p.m., room 4210. Homework required every week. Workbook: $15.75, provided the first night of class. Child care available upon request. Details: Geri Anderson (407-331-6760 or 2geri@cfl.rr.com)

Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Wiest home, Oviedo. Details: Doug and Lisa Hill (dhill@orlandoteam. com or 407-681-7396)

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)

OV = Northland at Oviedo

for today’s woman. Child care is available. Details: Deborah Balic (407-832-9171)

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) 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)

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)

MEN’S BIBLE STUDIES LW ISAIAH

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

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES

ADULTS

LW Revelation Part 2 Mondays, through 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)

LW Answers to Prayer

LW The Joy of Living Wednesdays, 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 (407-260-9653 or crobins@cfl.rr.com) LW Third Verse

Second and fourth Wednesdays, beginning September 9, 1:30 to 3 p.m., room 1116, Student Ministries and Care Center. For women 55 and over. Study the book of Esther, pray and have fellowship. Details: Jean Sherwood (407-796-4705)

LW To Live Is Christ: The Life and Ministry

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)

MD Esther: It’s Tough Being a Woman

Wednesdays, 9 to 11 a.m., rooms 2-3. The Old Testament story of Esther is a profile in courage and contains many modern parallels

and $110 if purchased by credit card. Details and registration: Rich or Jana Haussmann (407688-2182 or rhaussmann@cfl.rr.com)

LW LEARN TO SPEAK CHINESE

Sundays, 1:30 to 3:15 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing, rooms 5202-9. Beginner and mid-level classes available. Cost: $100 for textbooks and activity fees for one semester. Details: Jin Guiying (gui_jin66@yahoo.com) or Linan An (lan@mail.ucf.edu)

LW Lose It for Life

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 The Marriage Course

WO JOHN

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)

WO = Northland at west oaks

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 CONQUERING FEAR, ANGER, ANXIETY

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

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

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

LW Financial Peace University

• Tuesdays, beginning September 1, 7 to 9 p.m., fellowship hall, Student Care Ministries and Care Center. • Sundays, beginning September 13, 8:45 to 10:45 a.m., rooms 1116-18, Student Ministries and Care Center. 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

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 Mentoring Workshop

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., Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink. • Training class: Saturday, October 17, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., 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)

LW Singles Study — Discovering God’s Will Sundays, August 30 through October 11, 4 to 5:45 p.m., room 4206. Based on the book by Andy Stanley, this study will take you through the important steps of decision-making as you begin to discover the personal vision God has for you. Details: Lisa (godsgirl0202@yahoo.com) LW Singles Study — If You Want to Walk on

Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat Sundays, August 30 through October 11, 4 to 5:45 p.m., room 4205. Based on the book by John Ortberg, this study will help you discover how to walk in God’s plan for your life in spite of fears and obstacles. Details: Liza (lizajohnson@ landam.com)

Lw = Northland at LONGWOOD

MD = Northland at Mount dora

MD Celebrate Recovery Local Chapter

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

OV = Northland at Oviedo

northlandchurch.net). Class details: Gayle Montiel (407-493-4106 or gaylemontiel@cfl.rr.com)

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)

LW COVERING CARE BLANKET

LW STEPS FOR YOUNG BELIEVERS

(GRADES 2 – 5) AND THEIR PARENTS These courses in basic discipleship include classroom sessions and daily at-home devotionals. Sundays, 4 to 5:45 p.m. Materials cost for each class: $5. Registration is required. Details and registration: Diane Jones (407-9497188 or diane.jones@northlandchurch.net) • STEP 1—BECOMING A PART OF GOD’S FAMILY: 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.

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 Winning at Work and Home

Thursdays, beginning September 24, 6:30 to 8 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, Fellowship Hall. This 8-week study by Dr. Robert Lewis of Men’s Fraternity explores how men can enjoy and engage in work and relate at home. Details: Tom Horvath (Tom@tomhorvath.com)

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) WO MEN IN THE WORD Saturdays, 8 a.m., St. Paul’s Fellowship Center, Conference Room. Read through Frances Chan’s book Crazy Love. Details: Jerry Murphy (407522-1672 or jerry.murphy@ieee.org)

WOMEN LW FAITHFUL AND TRUE

Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing, room 5108. If you have a desire to live authentically, honestly, and intimately in your relationships, this group will provide hope and a safe place to heal if you have experienced sexual betrayal, deception, and lies of secrecy which keep you in bondage. Details and registration: Vicki M. Wotring (520631-0886 or celebratelife3@aol.com)

LW Keeping Your Focus on Christ in the Middle of Marriage Crisis Mondays, 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 contacting Morgan Perun (morgan.perun@

Monday, September 7, 6:15 to 9:15 p.m. Give blood and save lives! Details: Susan Cholewa (susan.cholewa@northlandchurch.net)

LW CELEBRATE RECOVERY MUSICIANS

CHILDREN

WO = Northland at west oaks (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.

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)

Opportunities to serve.

volunteer

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

Longwood: Volunteer Central Calvie Hughson 407-937-1831 or calvie.hughson@northlandchurch.net Mount Dora: Bill Chapman bill.chapman@northlandchurch.net or 352-434-4116 Oviedo: Amanda Hartley amanda.hartley@northlandchurch.net or 407-222-7374 West Oaks: Derika Hacker derika.hacker@northlandchurch.net or 407-473-4537 LW MEDICAL FIRST RESPONDERS

During worship services and special events. BLS trained or medical professionals, especially EMTs, are needed. Details: Susan Cholewa (407-9370544 or susan.cholewa@northlandchurch.net)

LW phone VolunteerS

Weekday volunteers are needed at Northland at Longwood to answer phones and greet visitors. Flexible hours. Details: Kevin Donaghy (407-9371831 or kevin.donaghy@northlandchurch.net)

LW SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN AND TEENS

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

LW Ushers and greeters

Greet and seat those attending worship services. Serve for two and a half hours every other weekend. No experience necessary. Details: Susan Cholewa (susan.cholewa@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0544)

Serve your local community

Come together for a single service project or an ongoing cause. LOCAL SERVICE PROJECTS For a project list and registration, visit www. northlandchurch.net. More info on page 6. Details: Vanessa Puleo (vanessa.puleo@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7156)

LW ACCESS MINISTRIES STEERING COMMITTEE

Seeking community professionals and stakeholders who have a heart for addressing community-based options for affordable housing and care for people with disabilities in Central Florida to serve on a steering committee. Details: Laura Lee Wright (407-937-0549 or lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net)

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.;

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)

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)

LW RECOVERY MINISTRY

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)

MD VOLUNTEER AT THE CARPENTER’S HOUSE FOR CHILDREN This center in Lake County is home to 16 abandoned, displaced and medically needy children, ranging in age from 2 to 19 years. There are many opportunities for involvement. Details: Ann South (south4@comcast.net or 352-267-3388) or www.thecarpentershouseoflakecounty.com OV GOOD SAMARITAN Serve someone in need in your community through meal deliveries. Details: Maggie Jobson (mjobson@cfl.rr.com) 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

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 (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. GREAT DEBATE Thursday, September 17, 7 p.m., University of Central Florida Arena, Bldg. 50 North Gemini Blvd., Orlando. See the debate between Christopher Hitchens, atheist and anti-theist, and Dinesh D’Souza author of What’s So Great About Christianity (a comprehensive answer to a spate of atheist books denouncing theism in general and Christianity in particular.) Free event. Details and registration: www. thegreatfaithdebate.com 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)

Lw = Northland at LONGWOOD

Harvest Time International Mission Ministry needs volunteers for four hours a week. Volunteer positions include: administrative, praying, ministering, helping families apply for benefits, and sorting food. Details: Terry (407474-0441 or www.harvest-time.org) HEALING GRACE Thursdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., TLC Women’s Center, 4804 Edgewater Drive, Orlando. This post-abortion ministry shares the healing grace of Jesus without judgment. Details: Coorie Moore (407-292-7628) HOMELESS MINISTRY To assist the homeless or if you are in need of assistance due to being homeless, connect with Homeless Services Network of Central Florida for the most current info on resources. Details: HSN (407-893-0133 or www.hsncfl.org)

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

MD = Northland at Mount dora

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) 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)

OV = Northland at Oviedo

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).

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

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)

WO = Northland at west oaks

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)

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)

Looking for local job listings? You can find them at northlandchurch.net/blogs.

Marriage Announcement Congratulations, Angie Schlachter and Brian Kovach.

Got News? Recently married or engaged? Got a new addition to the family? Send your wedding and newborn pictures plus details to the Northland News (newspaper@ northlandchurch.net).

They are getting married September 5 on Anna Maria Island.

FINANCIAL REPORT

............................................................................................................... As of august 31, 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 $2,137,977 $8,377,977 Received $190,458 $2,073,038 $7,875,798 Surplus / (Deficit) ($47,095) ($64,939) ($502,179) * *Shortfall is currently being covered by reserve fund. ............................................................................................................... BUILDING FUND This Week This Quarter This Year Need $35,624 $320,616 $1,308,811 Received $27,984 $267,239 $1,097,887 Surplus / (Deficit) ($7,640) ($53,377) ($210,924) LOAN BALANCE is currently $19,795,000 ............................................................................................................... ATTENDANCE for weekend of August 29 to 31, 2009 Northland at Longwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,485 Northland at Mount Dora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274 129 worshipers Northland at Oviedo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 joined Northland at West Oaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Northland via their iPhones. Northland Webstream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,119 at 1,217 sites Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,339 at 1,221 sites

OVIEDO SITE

Whom do I contact if:

Dr. Don Pederson, Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1804 Ed Wood, Vice Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1794 Peter Katauskas, Secretary/Treasurer . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1809 Fred Franz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1766 Dan Hardaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 Marcus Mennenga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7169 Paul Rahill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1798 Felipe Santos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7168 Thom Willis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000

Hagerty High School 3225 Lockwood Blvd., Oviedo, FL 32765 Hagerty High School is located on Lockwood Blvd., between E. Mitchell Hammock and E. McCulloch roads.

I am in crisis? Northland’s main line . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 I want to seek counseling? Counseling referral line . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7204 I have a prayer request? Prayer request line . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4025 I need the Hospital Ministry to pay a visit? Elaine Harland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7149 I want to become a member? Ruth Sapp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4039 I have accepted Christ into my heart and wish to be baptized? Sharon Ferreira (adult/student) . . . . 407-949-7189 Diane Jones (infants–grade school) . . 407-949-7188 I need information on Student Ministries? Shaylynn Stoner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7194 I need information about Children’s Ministries? Longwood: Debbie Blahnik . . . . . . . 407-949-7162 Mount Dora: Tanya Carpenter . . . . . 352-735-3832 Oviedo: Michelle Smith . . . . . . . . . 407-718-5510 West Oaks: Derika Hacker . . . . . . . 407-473-4537 I am interested in Distributed Journeys? Patti Harshey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0573 I want to help at Northland? Longwood: Calvie Hughson . . . . . . . 407-937-1831 Mount Dora: Bill Chapman . . . . . . . 352-434-4116 Oviedo: Amanda Hartley . . . . . . . . 407-222-7374 West Oaks: Derika Hacker . . . . . . . 407-473-4537 I want to get involved in a local serving project Vanessa Puleo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7156 or visit www.northlandchurch.net I am getting married? Sharon Ferreira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7189 I need to plan a funeral? Sharon Ferreira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7189 I would like to order CDs, DVDs, Tapes and/or newspapers? Network Sound Inc . . . . . . . . . . . 407-834-8555 or northlandorders@networksoundinc.com

Northland at Oviedo Community Center (NOCC) 561 E. Mitchell Hammock Road, #300 Oviedo, FL 32765 Oviedo Blog Website . . . . . . . . . . . . oviedo.northlandchurch.net Facebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Northland Church at Oviedo

LONGWOOD SITE 530 Dog Track Road, Longwood, FL 32750 www.northlandchurch.net / info@northlandchurch.net Main Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 Main Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-830-9840 Longwood Blog Website . . . . . . . . . . . blogs.northlandchurch.net Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7199 Steve Bruton, Manager Donna Duckhorn, Assistant Manager Patricia McManus, Assistant Manager Bookstore Hours: Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday–Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLOSED Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:15 to 7 p.m. Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 5:15 to 8 p.m. Children’s Ministries Debbie Blahnik, Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7162 Teri Grayson, Early Childhood Administrator . . . . . . 407-949-4014 Julie Meeker, Grade School Administrator . . . . . . . 407-949-7153 Pam Anderson, Co-op Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7179 Pastoral Care Scotty Alderman, Pastoral Care Coordinator . . . . . 407-949-4035 Elaine Harland, Care Ministries Coordinator . . . . . 407-949-4402 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 Tanya Carpenter, Children’s Ministries . . . . . . . . . 352-735-3832 tcarpenter@cfl.rr.com Prayer Kitty Merritt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352-589-1770 Christina Ferrito-Dugan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352-735-1974 Marilyn Faber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352-357-0983 Ann South, Carpenter’s House for Children . . . . . . 352-267-3388 south4@comcast.net 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)

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

WEST OAKS SITE St. Pauls Presbyterian Church 9600 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee, FL 34761 St. Pauls Presbyterian Church is located across from the West Oaks mall. The entrance is off Citrus Oaks Avenue. West Oaks Blog Website . . . . . . . . westoaks.northlandchurch.net 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 Lou Amadori . . . . . . . . . . . 407-493-7343 or lamadori@cfl.rr.com Stephen Arnold . . . . 407-358-9603 or stephenarnold4@cfl.rr.com Jerry Murphy . . . . . . . . . 407-522-1672 or jerry.murphy@ieee.org Zack Fulmer . . . . . . 407-656-3008 or 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.