Northland News Vol 10/Iss 42 by Northland Church

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED

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OCTOBER 17 - 24, 2009

According to Our Lord, there is not a home church and a foreign church, it is all one great work, beginning at home and then going elsewhere, ‘beginning from Jerusalem.’ — Oswald Chambers

VOLUME 10, ISSUE 42

What’s Happening This Week? LONGWOOD SITE

MOUNT DORA SITE

Saturday, OCTOBER 17

4:00 pm 4:45 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm

Prayer Meeting Growing Kids God’s Way (cc) Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 LUGRox Couples Café

Prayer room 4209-10 Sanctuary ECW CWW The Rink/SMCC Foyer

SUNday, OCTOBER 18

7:30 am 9:00 am 8:30 am 8:45 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 10:30 am 10:45 am 10:45 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 1:00 pm 2:30 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:30 pm

Prayer Meeting (cc) Membership Class/Belong Study Marriage Prep Class Financial Peace University (cc) Worship (cc)* (hi) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 1 Peter Class Step Parenting Class Crown Class (cc) Peacemakers Financial Peace University (cc) Philippians (cc) Transformers Study (cc) Worship (cc)* Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Special Needs Class Answers to Prayer Class (cc) LifeHope Gathering Infant Baptisms Young Believers Step 2 Young Believers Step 3 Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 O2 (High School students) College Ministry

Prayer Room 4209 The Rink/SMCC 1116-18/SMCC Sanctuary ECW CWW 4213-15 4210 4205 4206-7 1116-18/SMCC 4213-15 F.Hall/SMCC Sanctuary ECW CWW CWW 4204 F.Hall/SMCC Sanctuary 5106-7/CWW 5108-9/CWW Sanctuary ECW CWW The Rink/SMCC The Rink/SMCC

Monday, OCTOBER 19

7:00 pm Worship (cc) 7:00 pm Infant/Walker – K’s 7:00 pm Grades 1–5

TUESday, OCTOBER 20 8:00 am

Alpha Conference

WEDNEsday, OCTOBER 21 8:00 am 7:00 pm

Alpha Conference Bear Grylls Live

THURsday, OCTOBER 22

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

8:30 am 4:00 pm 4:45 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:30 pm

Sanctuary ECW CWW

Worship Center and Rink

Worship Center and Rink Sanctuary

Men’s Bible Study Men’s Praise and Prayer Women’s Prayer Men’s Fraternity Buddy Break Training Marriage Course (cc) Precepts Bible Study (cc) Financial Peace University Crown His Way (cc) Sacred Rhythms Connection Group

Saturday, OCTOBER 24

Word Weavers Prayer Meeting Growing Kids God’s Way (cc) 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

1118/SMCC 1104/SMCC 1116/SMCC F.Hall/SMCC 5106-7/CWW The Rink/SMCC 4213,15 5100/CWW 4205 F.Hall/SMCC 4210

F.Hall/SMCC Prayer Room 4209-10 Sanctuary ECW CWW The Rink/SMCC

SUNday, OCTOBER 18

9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:30 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 Adult Bible Fellowship Worship (cc)* Infants/Walkers Classes for 2 year olds Classes for 3’s - K’s Grade School Ministry

Monday, OCTOBER 19 7:00 pm

Mount Dora Home Group

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

Men’s Bible Fellowship Celebrate Recovery (cc)

Women’s Bible Study Homeschool Play Group Gathering 242 Women’s Bible Study CREW352

Friday, OCTOBER 23 7:00 pm

Mount Dora Home Group

Rooms 2-3 TBD F.Hall Rooms 2-3 Sanctuary

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 9:00 am Christmas Musical Rehearsal 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 5:00 pm AXIS: High School Ministry 6:00 pm Building Your Marriage (Couples)

Monday, OCTOBER 19 7:00 pm 7:00 pm

Life’s Healing Choices (Women) Fireproof Your Marriage (Couples)

Join the Northland Community on … Auditorium 9-109 9-107 9-105 8-107 Children’s Check In Auditorium 9-109 9-107 9-105 8-107 Hallway NOCC Cluxton home Harrington home Wiest home

TUESday, OCTOBER 20 6:30 am 6:30 pm

Men’s Fraternity Groups (Men) Building Your Marriage (Couples) (cc $5)

Wednesday, October 21

6:30 p.m. 2nd to 5th Grade Bible Study

NOCC Welday home Cox home

THURsday, OCTOBER 22

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

Awakening Your Sense of Wonder (Women) NOCC Married/Dating Couples Bible Study Smith home The Holy Spirit Bible Study Welday home

Friday, OCTOBER 23 9:30 am

What’s So Amazing About Grace (Women)

NOCC

Saturday, OCTOBER 24

7:15 am 9:00 am

The Quest for Authentic Manhood (Men) NOCC Flag Football (Men) Josh Smith for details

WEST OAKS SITE SUNday, OCTOBER 18 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 Sharing Life Stories

Saturday, OCTOBER 24 8:00 am

Men in the Word

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Various locations

OVIEDO SITE

SUNday, OCTOBER 18

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Rooms 2-3 Calvary Chapel

WEDNEsday, OCTOBER 21

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

What’s on the Web?

Various locations

TUESday, OCTOBER 20 6:30 am 7:00 pm

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

Chapel 215 215 211 213 104/F.Hall 104/F.Hall Music Room Sanctuary 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.; Mondays, 7 p.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

New to Northland?

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.

Welcome! We're so glad you decided to worship with us today, and we'd love to meet you ...

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

Please stop by the Welcome Center at any of our sites to connect with other newcomers, ask questions and familiarize yourself with what Northland's all about … “Bringing people to maturity in Christ.”

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

Again, we are so glad you came, and we invite you to become part of the Northland family! Help us get to know you by filling out the following form. Simply tear it out and drop it off at the Welcome Center or in any offering box after the worship service:

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 Join us for LIVE Webstream Worship at

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www.northlandchurch.net

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during any of these worship times! 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What’s Happening This Week? 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Welcome / Coming Up 4-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spotlight News / Site News

STARTS THIS WEEKEND!

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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

Naples Philharmonic Orchestra Friday, October 30, 7:30 p.m. Northland at Longwood

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Details: www.northlandchurch.net

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 Barbara Olsen, Director of Adult Equipping Tracy Bardwell, Production Artist Newspaper Volunteers Becky Hunter, Editor-at-Large Bob Wegner, Photographer Sarah Hall, Photographer Jeff Hawkins, Photographer Rick Bradshaw, Photographer Robb Richardson, Photographer

Special Alpha Preview Course “Is There More to Life Than This?” Hosted by Pastor Gus Davies

Sunday, November 1,

5:30 to 6:30 p.m., room 4213 Longwood site Details: Laura Young (407-949-7165 or laura.young@northlandchurch.net)

FIGHT HUNGER. FEED HOPE. Participate in the church-wide

food drive

November 7-9. Leave the bags of nonperishable foods behind your car before you go in to service that weekend. Details: Vanessa Puleo (407-949-7156 or vanessa.puleo@northlandchurch.net)

Come to the Water

news@mountdora

leven people were baptized recently at the home of Ken and Diane Watkins, with West Oaks site minister Tommy Novak 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, December 13. See page 12 for details.

Matthew Anderer

Lois Basore

Aaron John Giuseppe Morgia

Alexandra Morris

Amanda C. Oen

Nicole Palmer

Patty Rodowsky

Deborah Fisher Rudd

Keith Vellequette

Melissa Vellequette

Moriah Alexis Watts

God Sightings Bill Chapman Northland at Mount Dora Site Minister

“Then the fire of the Lord fell and burned up the sacrifice, the wood, the stones and the soil, and also licked up the water in the trench. When all the people saw this, they fell prostrate and cried, ‘The Lord – he is God! The Lord – he is God!’” —1 Kings 18:38-39 (NIV)

would love to hear about it! The next best thing to having a personal God sighting is hearing of one from a friend. On Wednesday, October 21, the Mount Dora congregation will gather for its monthly Gathering 242. The “242” comes from Acts 2:42, a verse that reveals the patterns of the first church: “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer” (NIV). The event begins at 6 p.m. with a potluck congregational dinner. At 7 p.m., we will gather in the sanctuary for our very own Northland at Mount Dora worship service. We will be led to the throne of God by David Willis and the CREW352 youth band, and after that, we will open the mic to hear God sightings. We want to hear from you. Share your God sightings with us so we can all be built up in our faith! Look sharp; through the eyes of faith, you will see the Lord’s work. Ask Him for your very own God sighting!

Adult Bible Fellowship

Sundays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Conference Room, Northland at Mount Dora. This is an ongoing group study of the Gospel of John. Bring your Bible. Child care is provided. Details: Larry Martin (352-205-0868)

Larry Martin.

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>>> MOUNTDORA.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET

TAVARES HOME STUDY GROUP

Mondays, 7 p.m., alternating between Bailey home and Martin home. Meet for prayer and to discuss Pastor Joel’s sermons. Details: Laura Martin (407-394-5870 or lauramartin32778@gmail.com)

od shows up in a powerful way. It’s the prophet Elijah vs. King Ahab and 400 false prophets. Elijah counts on the Lord, and the Lord manifests Himself in such an amazing way that a huge group of pagan onlookers all declare, “The Lord – he is God!” They had a true, honestto-goodness God sighting. Has God shown up in a powerful way in your life? Has He spoken a word of encouragement, or healed a sick friend you prayed for, or revealed the solution to a problem in your life? Has He saved the soul of a coworker, or restored a broken family relationship, or provided a personal breakthrough for you? These events cause us to claim, along with Elijah’s crowd, “The Lord – he is God!” Have you experienced a God sighting? If so, we would like to hear about it. As a matter of fact, we

New friends are made at the Mount Dora congregational dinners.

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OCTOBER LOVE COLLECTION

We are collecting for The Carpenter’s House for Children. Fresh food items needed: bananas, potatoes, beans, apples, lettuce, oranges, spinach, pears, bell peppers, grapes, tomatoes, melons, cucumbers, strawberries, celery, corn on the cob, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, onions. Details: Ann South (352-267-3388 or south4@comcast.net) or Sharlee Hollingsworth (shollings worth2@cfl.rr.com) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Youths and adults enjoy fellowship at Gathering 242.

Opportunities for students on page 7.

news@oviedo

Front Porches vs. Garage Doors JEREMY JOBSON Northland at Oviedo Site Minister

have a favorite author by the name of Wendell Berry. He writes for The New Yorker and other magazines, and some of his work has been compiled into great books. I was assigned one of his books, What Are People For?, in a class at the seminary last spring, and it has been rocking me ever since. He writes about the exchanges we have made over the last 100 years in our country and culture. For example, he goes on and on about the tradeoffs between efficiency and quality, between variety and value, between machines and people. He draws many glaring conclusions about the many presuppositions that were made in the pursuit of “better” or “improved.” In one essay, he says we have made huge assumptions about the need for people to get off the farms as soon as they can, go get educated and climb the corporate ladder, so they can chase down all those amazing gadgets that are available and make life “easier.” He talks about the humor and irony of just those people now going out to the country to buy farmhouses to vacation or retire at. He talks about the tyranny of choices that we have today that often result in “analysis paralysis” and, more often than not, the inability to make any choices at all. But one of my favorite images he draws attention to is the transition we have made in home construction, from front porches that people would visit and socialize with their neighbors on, to walled-in communities with gates and houses that have a big metal door on the front, which opens to let the residents in and then quickly closes behind them, preventing any sort of possible connection.

I think these observations not only say a lot about our country and the kids we have running around, the politicians leading, the families falling apart, the schools rotting away, the moral fabric fraying at the seams and the individual lives wandering aimlessly, but I think they say a lot about the state of the church. I don’t mean the building; I mean the people, the bride of Christ, you, me, us! We must fight against these tendencies to isolate ourselves, or to trade in the call we have had for 2,000 years for the newest and brightest thing that grabs our attention. And, most importantly, we must do it together! That is what today and the big surprise are all about! Enjoy!

Pumpkin, Potluck and Worship

Wednesday, October 28 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., NOCC. Bring a dish to share, a pumpkin and carving tools! Learn about “Sharing Life Stories,” a course Pastor Gus Davies developed, which Oviedo site Minister Jeremy Jobson will teach. The course will teach you to tell the stories of God through your own life story and help you discover how to use your natural styles, gifts and abilities to take Christ into the world every day. Details: Amanda Hartley (407-222-7374 or amanda.hartley@northlandchurch.net)

A Place Where Everyone Knows Your Name

ave you ever been to a place where when you walk in, everyone knows your name? I am not a big Starbucks guy (mostly because I don’t like coffee enough to spend that kind of money), but I met someone there recently, and I was so amazed at how everyone knew everybody. Not only did the employees know the names of just about everyone who walked through the doors, but so did the customers. I caught myself just listening to the people there sharing their lives with one another, and I loved it. When I think about being the church wherever we are, that was a great picture you could not miss. It was not just small talk or “How are you?” kind of stuff, but more like “How was the time with your mom last night?” and “Did you work everything out with your friend last weekend?” I really did see people sharing life stories. And we all have them, but we don’t all share them, for all kinds of different reasons. This is one of the reasons why I am starting a class called “Sharing Life Stories” today and for the next three weeks at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary at West Oaks. I want all of you to know how important your story is in the story God is telling today. So if you would like to know more about how to share your life story with others, stick around after the service. There have been so many other places where I have seen people getting to know each other really well. At our recent youth leadership meeting, I heard one of our leaders mention how teenagers feel about being a part of One Thing, the youth

We have a surprise for you!

THIS WEEKEND!

Sunday, October 18 northland at Oviedo Don't make plans after service!

>>> OVIEDO.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET

news@westoaks TOMMY NOVAK Northland at West Oaks Site Minister

ministry for the West Oaks site. You may recall your high school days and how tough it was fitting in and feeling like you belong, especially from a freshman’s perspective. But they feel different at One Thing because everyone seems to be on the same level. There is no distinction between classes, and everyone wants everyone else to be a part of what is happening. And that says a lot about our leadership team members and how they are caring for and loving teenagers. If you are looking for a place to connect with others, another place I am excited about is the House Blend Café. I know I have mentioned this before, but every Friday night in November, House Blend Café is offering a great meal (only $2.99 per person) and an opportunity to meet other folks from our community who also want to meet others. The hope is that this will be a start for those people who are interested in connecting with others. But it is also an opportunity for you to go out for a nice meal and spend some quality time with a spouse or close friend. Finally, I have seen West Oaks as a place where everyone knows your name or, in some cases, is getting to know your name. I have seen you connecting not only with different ministries, but also with one another. As many of you have gone to lunch with one another, been to each other’s houses and done date nights together, I encourage you to keep caring for each other and at the same time looking for others whom you could spend time with and get to know. I know from being around others outside the church walls, people are looking for a place where everyone knows their names. And that is because that is how God created us – to be in relationship! Keep being the church wherever you are, loving and caring for others as Christ has called you to do. I am so privileged to be your partner in ministry!

2nd- to 5th-Grade Bible Study “Knowing God’s Word”

Wednesday, October 21, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Cox home. This is the second in a four-part study series. Details and RSVP by Sunday, October 18: Michelle Smith (michelle.smith@northlandchurch.net or 407951-5691) or children’s check-in desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CHURCH-WIDE FOOD DRIVE FIGHT HUNGER. FEED HOPE.

Sunday, November 8. Bring bags of nonperishable foods. Your donations will benefit The Hope Foundation. Details: Amanda Hartley (407-222-7374 or amanda.hartley@ northlandchurch.net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Opportunities for students on page 7.

THIS Weekend! Christmas Musical Rehearsal

Sunday, October 11, 10:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall. For children age 5 and older. Practices will be during the Sunday school hour. Details: Derika Hacker (407-473-4537 or derika.hacker@ northlandchurch.net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

THIS Weekend! Sharing Life Stories

Sunday, October 11, 10:30 a.m., Sanctuary. Join site Minister Tommy Novak as he leads this class that will teach you how to tell the stories of God through your own life story and help you discover how to use your natural styles, gifts and abilities to take Christ into the world every day. Details: Tommy Novak (352989-7378 or tommy.novak@northlandchurch.net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

volunteers needed in the Children’s ministries

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

Freeze Warning Ministry

Help prepare for those who are homeless by collecting pillows, pillowcases, blankets, sleeping bags and large storage containers. You also may sign up in the foyer to help cook, clean and minister to “the least of these” during the Freeze Warning events. Details: Tommy Novak (352-989-7378 or tommy.novak@northlandchurch.net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Opportunities for students on page 7. >>> WESTOAKS.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET

servicenews

Local Partner Spotlight – HOPE Foundation A Northland-supported ministry By Joan Faulkner Director of Business Development, HOPE Foundation

n 2006, Rick and Krissy Todd decided to reach out to a homeless family that approached them at their son’s soccer practice. The father had been laid off from his job in the construction industry, and the mom lost her job after a prolonged stay in the hospital due to gestational diabetes. Subsequently, they lost their home and ended up living in their car, which was then repossessed. They lost all their personal possessions, which left them living on the streets. Using their contacts and resources, Rick and Krissy were able to rebuild this couple’s lives by placing them into a temporary living facility, getting them clothing and food, and helping them get their personal documents. They were successful in getting this couple back on their feet. In the process of assisting this family, Rick and Krissy discovered that despite the fact that there are resources available out there, it is extremely difficult for the homeless and poor to gain access to services. This experience revealed a gap in services, especially for families. It was at this time that their vision became clear, and they established The HOPE Foundation, which now has 11 staff members and more than 350 volunteers with a heart for the mission.

What HOPE Offers

HOPE serves the community in several ways. First, we meet our family’s basic needs through the Sonshine Community Thrift Store, which provides our clients with everything they need, such as clothing, shoes, school supplies, housewares and bedding. All items are donated and are distributed at no charge to clients in need and who qualify to receive assistance from HOPE. Items donated are also for sale at our store. Proceeds from the sale of these items provide financial support to HOPE. Second, we have our Emergency Food Pantry, which provides food to more than 1,000 families per month. We provide nonperishable food, produce, meat and fresh bread to clients three days a week at no charge. The pantry is an official partner of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, as well as the U.S. Department of Agriculture and The Emergency Food Assistance Program. This year, we started a summer lunch program, Kids of HOPE, and served 350 children lunch all summer at no charge to their families. The most important part of our vision is the Village of HOPE, a multifaceted facility that will offer a one-stop compendium of services for individuals and families in crisis, envisioned to include a full-service resource/educational facility offering on-site case management, counseling and employment services; educational programs; life skills training; after-school tutoring; advocacy services; and linkage and referral. HOPE will be able to increase its efficiency and expand its services to include job readiness workshops, GED preparation and testing, connecting

clients with potential employers, helping clients to access affordable housing, life skills workshops and counseling. The ultimate goal is to help unemployed and underemployed individuals have the opportunity to educate themselves, enabling them to move into better paying jobs and achieve self-sufficiency. Ultimately, the community at large will benefit, as disadvantaged citizens will be enabled to become the best that they can be and can contribute to the quality of life of the broader community. HOPE also hosts the outreach event Christmas in the City, in which churches from the community provide a Christmas for those who may have gone without. Last year we provided more than 500 families with a complete Christmas dinner, more than 600 children with two new gifts, 215 gift cards for teens and a hot meal for more than 1,000 guests. HOPE is a partner in Pathways to Home, a collaborative of nonprofit agencies focused on serving families in crisis. Northland is also a part of this collaborative and is providing the Resource Point software that will network all services.

What You Can Do for HOPE

There are many ways to get involved at HOPE, from volunteering in the Thrift Store and Food Pantry, to helping with our fundraisers and events. HOPE has volunteers of all ages, and flexible hours for volunteers. Our volunteer orientations detail available volunteer opportunities. Volunteers can choose their schedule, from coming in weekly, monthly or just for special events. Contact our volunteer coordinator at volunteer@helpforthehomeless.net for details. At this time, our most urgent need is monthly support from the community. We are totally funded by private donations, our thrift store and local church support. It doesn’t have to be a lot; $25 or $50 a month will go a long way in helping us continue to serve those in crisis. You can become an Ambassador of HOPE. Interested? We invite you to our facility to learn more; sign up at VisionofHope Tour@helpforthehomeless.net. We will also be hosting our “Vision of HOPE” breakfast November 4. Details about this event or HOPE: www.helpforthe homeless.net

Volunteer Testimony

I began volunteering at Sonshine Thrift Store and Food Pantry shortly after Krissy Todd and her family took it on as their ministry. From that day on, all that I have noticed a change in is the volume of everything and everybody involved. HOPE Foundation is to our community what metal is to magnets. God has provided this place and drawn the people to it. Those wanting to offer what they have to share, for their neighbor’s benefit, can begin their journey at The Village of HOPE. Those wanting access to the basic comforts of life in our society can also begin their journey at The Village of HOPE. When God brings these two causes together, He works wonders. I have experienced true joy from my time spent volunteering at this remarkable facility. No matter what I am doing, from the most menial tasks, to responsibilities that stretch me to learn more (in order for me to do the job well), there is a team of encouragers nudging me ahead. I love the equality of treatment expressed on a day-to-day basis among the staff, volunteers, “clients,” donors and administrators. There are no class or social barriers, just sincere involvement for the greater purpose of building a stronger community for all who live here. – Bebe Seabolt

Mission To Japan May 11 through June 8, 2010

Mission To Japan, a Northland-supported ministry, is preparing for a fourweek mission trip to Japan. This trip is open to college students and young adults. Participants will be working with Japanese college students who have come to Orlando in the past on Mission To Japan’s home stay program. Two major goals will be to encourage in the faith those who have become Christians and to help lead others to saving faith. The team will spend three weeks in Osaka and one week in Tokyo, and also will lead a special weekend camp for the home stay alumni. Details: www.MissionToJapan. org or Warren Griffith (info@MissionToJapan.org or 407-273-4454)

Local Service Projects vanessa puleo Northland Local Service Projects Coordinator

Local Project Day: Serve Team Projects for All Ages Next Date: November 14 Projects on this day will include: • Work at local partner locations • House renovation project • Project with kids at the Rescue Mission • Landscaping for elderly • Build a basket and deliver project (food delivery) … and many more! To register, visit Northland’s website (www. northlandchurch.net) and select the “Serve Others” tab. Find project times, age requirements, locations and other information.

OTHER Serving Opportunities

November 7-9 . . Food drive, parking lot pickup, all services November 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LOCAL PROJECT DAY November 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . Harvest Time International November 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Homeless Ministry Team November 27 . . . . . . . . Give Kids the World, serve dinner November 28 . . . . . . . . . . Pathways to Care, serve lunch December 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Homeless Ministry Team December 12 . . Coalition for the Homeless, cook dinner December 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Local Project Day December 26 . . . . . . . . Give Kids the World, cook dinner For questions or to make a project that fits your group, contact Vanessa Puleo (407-949-7156 or vanessa.puleo@ northlandchurch.net).

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This year you have the opportunity to help a student go to Christmas Camp 2009. By sponsoring a seat, multiple seats or even a bus, you provide an opportunity for a student — or multiple students — to travel to SharpTop Cove Camp in Jasper, Georgia. Each year more than 150 high school students make the trek up to north Georgia to take a break from life and hear from God. Students make life-changing decisions over these four days, and many of them come back with a new or renewed passion to serve Jesus. We want to provide the opportunity to as many students as possible, and you can help!

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CHRISTMAS CAMP �� DECEMBER �� to JANUARY �

SEAT: �� BUS: ��,�� ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: LOWEST PRICE OFFERED IN YEARS

$230 if registration and $100 deposit are received by November 15 $270 if registration and $100 deposit are received by December 15 $310 if registration and $100 deposit are received between December 16 and 23 If your registration and $100 deposit are received by November 1, you will receive a Christmas Camp 2009 sweatshirt. Your generosity can help make it possible for students to have a great experience. If you are able, please sponsor one or more seats, or even a bus. Just make a check payable to Northland Church, and in the memo line, write "Christmas Camp Bus."

Pick up a green registration form from the Welcome Desk for details and to register. Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407-949-7194 or Shaylynn.stoner

@northlandchurch.net)

Middle & High School Students

High School Ministry

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Sundays, 6 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)

(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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Mondays, 6 to 8 p.m., Novak home. Details: Tommy Novak (352-989-7378 or tommy.novak@northlandchurch.net)

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

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

LW 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, 5 p.m., NOCC. Youth group environment with interactive activities and fun. Details: Erica Emler (407-6878570 or erica.emler@northlandchurch.net)

OV AXIS: Middle School MINISTRY

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

College Ministry (For students ageS 18-25)

Details: Mike Burke (mike.burke@northlandchurch.net)

LW College Gathering

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CHRISTMAS CAMP SPONSORSHIP

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

My name is: __________________________________________________

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

Today we worship the God who is everywhere. Whenever and wherever we gather to praise Him and serve others, that’s worship!

The church meets “F” + “R” + “E” + W + The church meets “F” + “R” + “E” +

The church loves “F” + “R” + “E” + Bzzz. Bzzz.

Bee.

Who’s there?

Today’s buzzword is EVERY!

I heard it _____________ times. I think it’s important to God because __________________________________________________

Bee who?

Bee the church.

How?

Unscramble the name of the place where the church meets.

HYRWEEVEER E__ __R__W__ __ R__

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Answer: EVERYWHERE

The Birth of the Church Acts 2:1-11, 38-41 The church is not a building. It is the group of people from every time and place who believe that Jesus is Lord. The church began on the day of Pentecost when believers were all gathered in one place. They were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in languages they had not known before. People from every country in Jerusalem saw this miracle. When Peter explained that the Holy Spirit had come, 3,000 people joined the church that day. They returned to their homelands and met as the church in homes and courtyards – anywhere believers came together that was a home for the church. This is still true today. The church can meet in a building, on a field, in a boat, even up in a tree house!

Bee-lieve and Beetogether.

Draw a picture of the place where you come to be with the church.

Beeutiful!

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES NEEDS 25 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 ask God to help you notice when He gathers a few people who believe in Jesus. Talk about Jesus together. Choose a way to serve others together. You are the church!

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We pray together for our friends and family in our Circle of Prayer!

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them into our large group room is where you’ll find Everett Montiel. With his wonderful smile and outgoing personality, children feel welcome coming into Children’s Church each week. Everett also serves as a photographer for many of our Children’s Ministries special events, catching children and families in action. Thank you, Everett, for sharing your gifts with us! We love and thank you for your servant’s heart.

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Search for and circle each word from these questions and answers: Where does the church meet? EVERYWHERE! When does the church meet? EVERY DAY! Whom does the church love? EVERYONE! Word bank: WHERE, DOES, THE, CHURCH, MEET, EVERYWHERE, WHEN, EVERY, DAY, WHOm, LOVE, everyONE

Caitlyn in grade school drew a picture of Jesus coming back just like He promised.

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Hey there, why did you draw that?

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Draw a line leading the bees to the symbol of the church

o f the week: r ee At the 11 a.m. service

equippingnews

Answers to Prayer: Learning Prayer and Trust Sunday mornings, 11 a.m., Northland at Longwood, room 4204 By CONNIE RAINWATER Director of Content Development

here is not a timelier subject for the difficult times we all are facing than Answers to Prayer, a course based on the journals of George Mueller, an English evangelist and philanthropist. Mr. Mueller, who was known in the early 1800s as “the orphans’ friend,” was a man who lived moment to moment actively trusting God’s provision. He made an agreement with God early on in his life that he would not make his needs known to people; rather, he would leave it to God to provide for him and the hundreds of orphans for whom he took responsibility. Cindy and Mickey Mallin, who are no strangers to answers to prayer, teach this inspirational class. Mickey came to Christ 3 ½ years ago, shortly after he met Cindy. They were both going through challenging times when they met at a dance in 2005. Mickey asked for Cindy’s phone number, but she turned him down. Mickey knew instantly there was something different about this woman. At 5 feet 3 inches, she stood 10 feet tall. They became friends, and he agreed to come to church with her. He recalls his first visit to Northland. When the music started, he turned to her and said, “What awesome entertainment!” She whispered, “We call it worship.” As he met her friends and continued coming to worship, he began to ask for prayer for his own faith. With a Jewish background, Mickey had lots of questions. He asked about the emotion surrounding Communion. He didn’t really understand when, on March 12, 2006, a clip from The Passion of the

Christ was shown during the worship service. They went out afterward and, in spite of literally dozens of obstacles, found the movie and rented it. By the final scene, Mickey got it. He accepted Christ that day. That December, he asked Cindy to marry him. But that was only the beginning of their answered prayers. Over time, they developed the habit of reading aloud to each other. Cindy had read George Mueller’s book Answers to Prayer more than 30 years ago, but God began to bring it to her mind. She suggested it to Mickey, and they started reading. But as this book was written in the 1800s, it is not light reading. Cindy began to paraphrase it as she read aloud to Mickey.

Along the way, they realized that this book is a treasure that has been lost because of the language barrier. They began to think and pray about how they might share this exciting story of one man’s journey of trust with others. God began to unfold the idea of offering this as a class at Northland. Cindy and Mickey met with Barb Olsen, Northland’s Adult Equipping director, and presented their idea to her. She challenged them to develop a study guide with personal study and application questions. They are learning amazing things along the way. God is proving Himself faithful to help them apply everything they are studying to their lives. He will do the same for you.

If you would like to learn a new way to live and to pray believing the Scriptures, and see the evidence of answered prayer, join Cindy and Mickey on Sunday morning. Let God pry your fingers loose from your life, and allow Him to take control. Be encouraged as you recall together the One in whom we trust.

now. Session 2: Mark Your Calendar!

Wednesdays, October 28-November 18, 7-8:30 p.m.

OW, or Northland on Wednesdays, is kicking off again October 28 with an extended evening of worship and a preview of upcoming class options. NOW is a family learning environment that provides each age level with its own unique activities and courses. For children, it is NOW/Wow! Grades four and five will continue to learn to be Bible detectives as they learn to study Scripture for themselves. Grades one through three have the opportunity to look further into the weekly Children’s Church stories with new games and learning activities that reinforce the concepts they are learning. Child care is available for children age 5 and under. This does require advance registration (see below). Middle school students can continue to join ABS (Area Bible Studies) – NOW, as they focus this session on the Lordship of Christ. High school students have the opportunity to participate in Doulos, Northland’s student leader training that meets each Wednesday in the Rink.

THIS WEEK!

FREE EVENT

For adults, there is a new lineup of classes from which to choose. Join us October 28 in the sanctuary for a preview of the session. All classes also will be available via e-learning and will be archived for later viewing. More than 400 gathered at Northland at Longwood to participate in the first session of NOW, with another 200 connecting online through interactive online classrooms. Read what participants had to say about their NOW courses: “This NOW class exceeded my expectations by going deeper than I ever expected.” “This class exceeded my expectations by giving me great resources online and in print to go further.”

Prayer Connection

Now there is a new way for the church to connect around prayer!

“This class was more informative and intellectually stimulating than I ever expected. It was more than what I consider a typical Bible study.” “My class exceeded my expectations by opening my eyes more to opportunities as to how I can serve.” “My class exceeded my expectations by helping me to understand the real suffering going on outside the United States as well as in our local community.” My NOW class exceeded my expectations by challenging me to expand my life experiences and gifts that the Lord has given me to share them with others.”

“Bear one another’s burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ.” —Galatians 6:2 (NASB)

The Word of God invites all of us to share in the privilege of prayer. You are invited to post your prayer requests on Northland’s prayer wall, located on the prayer blog on Northland’s website. Northland’s staff regularly checks this page and will gladly add your request to the church’s prayer list. You also can see the prayer requests and praise reports of others.

Go to www.northlandchurch.net/blogs/post_your_prayer_requests/

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MD = Northland at Mount dora

OV = Northland at Oviedo

principles. Child care is available. Details: Skye Engel (407-834-3158)

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

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 MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITY BELONG STUDY

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 Celebrate Recovery

Fridays, starting November 6, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. Gain freedom from life’s hurts, habits and hangups over dinner, fellowship and share groups, which include Newcomers 101, Men and Women’s Chemical Dependency, Women’s Co-Dependency, and Parents of Prodigals. Details: Laurie Jean Harrington (lauriejean2@ bellsouth.net or mmannen@cfl.rr.com)

LW CONQUERING FEAR, ANGER, ANXIETY

Tuesdays, 7:15 p.m., room 4204. Conquer fear, anger and anxiety through biblical

Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 4209-10. A 13week session in which individuals who have been through a divorce can experience personal 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)

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 HOPE — Support For Those Struggling

with Fertility issues Last Friday of the month, 7 p.m., Fire Station 21, 681 Seminola Blvd, Casselberry. Support group helping women, men or couples struggling with fertility issues. Share prayer, fellowship, encouragement and discussion as you walk this journey. Space is limited. Registration and details: Debbie (mikedeb540@yahoo.com)

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)

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SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

Eastwood Golf Club, cost $32 Linking golfers throughout the world in Christ. Golf, prizes, guest speakers (food optional — costs extra). Golfers of all skill levels are welcome. Details and reservations: Parks Reinhardt (407-880-9932 or linksfellowship@ cfl.rr.com)

LW AMEN (A MEETING OF MEN)

LW Membership OPPORTUNITY — Belong Study 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)

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

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, November 13, 6:30 to 9:30 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, November 21, 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 Covering Care Blanket Ministry

Third Thursday of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m.; or first Saturday of each month, 3 to 4:30 p.m., room 4217. For those who can knit or sew, this group makes blankets for local hospitals and people in need in the community. Details and donations: Nicole Roberts (407699-8575)

LW Divine Reflection Art Group

Second Thursday of each month, through May, 7 to 9 p.m., 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

Wednesday, October 28, 7 p.m., Lynn Voskan’s home, 355 Longwood Hills Road. Discuss modern science discovery in light of God’s word. Details: Kent Cofoid (kent.cofoid@gmail.com)

LW FLAG FOOTBALL

Saturdays, 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, October 23, 7:45 a.m., Alaqua Country Club, cost: $43 • Friday, November 13, 7:45 a.m., Forest Lake Golf Club, cost: $38 • Saturday, November 21, 7:45 a.m.,

LW Moms4moms

Get connected with other moms for friendship and encouragement through meetings and playgroup activities. • Once a month, Mondays, 9 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 (407-249-0435) • Edgewood Children’s Home Event Sunday, October 25, 9 a.m., call for departure location. Lori will deliver the message during a church service. Then the participants will share biker stories and display their motorcycles. This is a frequent spot that the motorcycle ministry visits and one the children look forward to. Their website is www. edgewoodranch.org. After this event, there will be a ride to a location still to be decided. Details: Lori Cooper-Keith (407-249-0435)

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)

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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)

OV Building Your Marriage (Couples) Sundays, 6 p.m., Cluxton home, Champman Lakes subdivision, Oviedo. Details: Brad Cluxton (bcluxton@gmail.com or 407-474-0034) OV Building Your Marriage (Couples)

Tuesdays, beginning September 29, 6:30 p.m., Welday home, Oviedo. Work together to have a stronger, more loving and vibrant relationship with your spouse. Details: Amanda Hartley (407-2227374 or amanda.hartley@northlandchurch.net)

OV Couples Small Group (Dating or Married)

Thursdays, 7 p.m., Smith’s home, Casselberry. Details: Josh and Michelle Smith (407-718-5510 or michelle.smith@northandchurch.net)

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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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, November 21, 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—Precepts Bible Study

Thursdays, through November 5, 7 to 9 p.m., room 4213-15. 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)

LW 1 Peter

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

LW Philippians

Sundays, 10:45 a.m., room 4213, 15. 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)

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The Quest for Authentic Manhood Saturdays, 7:15 a.m., NOCC. Study focuses on a man’s core identity and helps men embrace a biblical definition of manhood. Details: Lawrence Wachter (407-430-2835 or lawrence. wachter@gmail.com)

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES 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 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, 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, through November 16, 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., rooms 4206-07 Child care available by reservation. • Tuesdays, 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 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)

MD Adult Bible Fellowship

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

BAPTISMS LW ADULT BAPTISMS

Sunday, December 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

MD Tavares Home Study Group Mondays, 7 p.m., alternating between Bailey home and Martin home. Meet for prayer and to discuss Pastor Joel’s recent sermons. Details: Laura Martin (352-394-5870 or lauramartin32778@gmail.com)

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 Alpha Course

Preview class Sunday, November 1, classes complete December 13, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., rooms 4213-15. Topic: Is There More to Life than This? No matter what your background come explore the meaning of life and ask and get answers to the essential questions of life. Learn more about this 6-week Alpha class. Registration and manual for the class $10 individual, $15 for two, so bring a friend! Child care by reservation. Details and reservations: Jamila Millette (jamila.millette@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1832)

LW Answers to Prayer

Sundays, 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. This is an ongoing class, join any time. Details: Mickey and Cindy Mallin (407-322-6101)

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, 7 to 9 p.m., fellowship hall, Student Care Ministries and Care Center. • Sundays, 8:45 to 10:45 a.m., rooms 111618, 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 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, 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).

Sundays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., conference room. Join this ongoing Bible study on the Gospel of John. Child care is available. Details: Larry Martin (352-394-5870)

MEN’S BIBLE STUDIES

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LW PeaceMakers

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

ADULTS

Sundays, through November 8, 9 a.m., room 4206. Biblical Conflict Resolution: Learn to handle life’s conflicts in a way that honors God and helps us serve others, and grow to be more like Christ, with active discussion and practical application of Scripture. Details: Gary Wright (lanaharrison@cfl.rr.com)

LW Stepfamilies Class

Sundays, through December 13, 9 a.m., room 4210. Discover biblical methods and practical tools for nurturing stepfamilies and providing hope and skills for conquering the challenges

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of stepfamily life and interaction. Details and registration: Doug Hubbard (407-695-5100 or doughubbard@gmail.com)

LW Strategies for Planned Purity

Mondays, October 26; November 2, 16; 10 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall. For parents and adults teaching lifetime training in purity of heart. Child care available by reservation: Morgan Perun (407937-1757 or morganpurun@northlandchurch. net) Details: Jennie Bishop (407-792-8144 or jennie@jenniebishop.com)

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)

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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)

LW Keeping Your Focus on Christ in the

LW SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN AND TEENS

LW Women’s Healing Ministry

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)

CHILDREN LW STEPS FOR YOUNG BELIEVERS

OV Life’s Healing Choices

Mondays, 7 p.m., Wiest home, Oviedo. Details: Paul and Pam Wiest (407-977-5295 or wiestpj@earthlink.net)

(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: 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.

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WOMEN

Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 1111. 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 (520-631-0886 or celebratelife3@aol. com)

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are needed. Details: Susan Cholewa (407-9370544 or susan.cholewa@northlandchurch.net)

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)

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

Mondays, 7 p.m., home of Laurie Jean Harrington. Offers freedom from hurts, hang-ups and habits through eight healing choices that promise true happiness and life transformation. Using the Beatitudes of Jesus as a foundation, this class was developed by Senior Pastor Rick Warren and Pastor John Baker of Saddleback Church. Details: Laurie Jean Harrington (lauriejean2@bellsouth.net or 407-977-6742)

OV What’s So Amazing About Grace

Fridays, 9:30 a.m., NOCC. An insightful exploration of grace, the most powerful force in the universe and our only hope for love and forgiveness. Details: Linda McGrath (lmcgr2033@ cfl.rr.com or 407-497-6540).

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

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, November 7, Sunday, November 8, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Monday, November 9, 6:15 to 9:15 p.m. Give blood and save lives! Details: Susan Cholewa (susan.cholewa@northlandchurch.net)

LW CELEBRATE RECOVERY MUSICIANS

MEN

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 FAITHFUL AND TRUE

LW COVERING CARE BLANKET

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 Men’s Fraternity Group (Years 1, 2, 3) Tuesdays, 6:30 a.m., NOCC. Includes three one-year-long studies beginning with The Quest for Authentic Manhood, followed by Winning at Work and Home and ending with The Great Adventure. Studies provide men with an encouraging process that teaches them how to live lives of authentic manhood as modeled by Jesus Christ and directed by the Word of God. Details: Jeremy Jobson (jeremy.jobson@ northlandchurch.net or 407-929-3053)

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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 (407-694-7196 or sailingfan2@hotmail.com)

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

First Saturday of each month, 3 to 4:30 p.m. or third Thursday of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 4217. 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,

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)

HELP WOMEN TRANSITIONING FROM JAIL to Community Christian women are needed to befriend and support other Christian women who have decided to follow Christ and start a new life. Various opportunities to minister are available. Details: Linda Moedinger (jhvolunteer@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)

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) Central Florida’s Job Fair (CFEC.org) Wednesday, November 4, noon to 4 p.m., Central Florida Fairgrounds & Exposition Park, 4603 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando. Admission/ parking are free. Dress professionally and bring plenty of resume copies. No children. Visit

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www.CFEC.org to preregister and get more info. Details: Christian HELP (407-834-4022) 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. Fight for the Family Conference Thursday, October 29 through Saturday morning, October 31, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando. Conference for married couples and single individuals. Registration is $32. Details: www. fightforthefamilyconference.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) Mission to Japan May 11 to June 8, 2010. Mission trip for college students and young adults. Work with Japanese college students and spend three weeks in Osaka and one week in Tokyo. Details: Warren Griffith (info@MissionToJapan.org or 407-273-4454) or www.MissionToJapan.org

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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)

parentS

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).

Dental professionals needed for the

Central Florida Dental Outreach Thursday, November 5 and Friday, November 6, 4 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with split shifts. Details: Julie Kestler (407-8981525 or DCAF@bellsouth.net) centralfloridadentaloutreach.com

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

NEARHIM HOME EDUCATORS Supports and encourages families whom God has called to teach their children at home. Details: www.nearhim.com

stewardship

women

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

Community Bible Study Wednesdays, through May 5, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Community United Methodist on 1792, Casselberry. Study: The Divided Kingdom (1 & 2 Kings and Minor Prophets). Child care available. Details: Sandi McLaughlin (407-3424765 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) 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)

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

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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).

AUTOMOBILE NEEDED by Northland’s Service Department to provide transportation for visiting guests and missionaries. Details: Sarah Mattingly (sarah.mattingly@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7170)

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)

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)

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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 BUILDING MATERIALS NEEDED at Lemon Tree Community Gardens, a two-acre nonprofit Holden Heights outreach at 1017 20th Street, Orlando (formerly Orlando Rivera home). Paint, building materials, cement blocks, garden tools, a tiller, a riding lawn mower or small tractor, musical instruments, art supplies, children’s books, laptops, a camera, outdoor furniture and funds, as well as gardeners and volunteers, are needed to demonstrate provision through God’s creation. Details: Debra Creighton (407-619-3524)

FINANCIAL REPORT

............................................................................................................... As of OCTOBER 12, 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 $475,106 $9,803,295 Received $208,700 $509,139 $9,192,069 Surplus / (Deficit) ($28,853) $34,033 ($611,226) * *Shortfall is currently being covered by reserve fund. ............................................................................................................... BUILDING FUND This Week This Quarter This Year Need $35,298 $70,596 $1,521,903 Received $21,047 $49,563 $1,244,765 Surplus / (Deficit) ($14,251) ($21,033) ($277,138) LOAN BALANCE is currently $19,616,667 ............................................................................................................... ATTENDANCE for weekend of October 10 to 12, 2009 Northland at Longwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,686 Northland at Mount Dora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Northland at Oviedo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 Northland at West Oaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Northland Webstream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,812 at 1,087 sites Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,116 at 1,091 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

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 Mike Grindstaff, Small Group and Bible Study Connections Lay Leader . . . . . . . . . 917-716-1362 or mgrindstaff@topps.com Josh Smith, Set Up/Tear down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-739-8602 JoshuaMSmith1@yahoo.com 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

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1747 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.