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OCTOBER 24 - 31, 2009
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VOLUME 10, ISSUE 43
Christians are like the flowers in a garden,
that have each of them the dew of Heaven, which, being shaken with the wind, they let fall at each other’s roots, whereby they are jointly nourished, and become nourishers of each other. – John Bunyan
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What’s Happening This Week?
MOUNT DORA SITE
LONGWOOD SITE Saturday, OCTOBER 24
4:00 pm 4:45 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:30 pm
Prayer Meeting Growing Kids God’s Way (cc) Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 LUGRox
SUNday, OCTOBER 25
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 2:00 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) Grade School Baptisms Young Believers Step 1 Young Believers Step 3 Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 O2 (High School students) College Ministry
Monday, OCTOBER 26
9:00 am 9:45 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm
Purity Works Beth Moore Study Lose it for Life Precepts Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Life on Hold Women’s Group Common Ground Young Adult Ministry Faithful and True Men’s Group
TUESday, OCTOBER 27
6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:15 pm
Beth Moore Study AMEN Crown Class Financial Peace University Divorce Care Conquering Fear, Anger, Anxiety
WEDNEsday, OCTOBER 28
9:00 am 1:30 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm
Joy of Living Third Verse Doulos NOW. Worship NOW. WOW! Women’s Healing and Recovery
THURsday, OCTOBER 29
6:30 am 6:30 am 6:30 am 6:30 am 6:15 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm
Men’s Bible Study Men’s Praise and Prayer Women’s Prayer Men’s Fraternity Marriage Course (cc) Precepts Bible Study (cc) Financial Peace University Crown His Way (cc) Sacred Rhythms Connection Group Near Him Home Educators
Friday, October 30 7:00 pm
Naples Philharmonic Orchestra
Saturday, OCTOBER 31
4:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:30 pm
Prayer Meeting Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 LUGRox
*Concurrent worship with other sites (cc) Child care provided (hi) Hearing-impaired interpretation (ECW) Early Childhood Wing
Prayer room 4209-10 Sanctuary ECW CWW The Rink/SMCC 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 5100/CWW 5106-7/CWW 5108-9/CWW Sanctuary ECW CWW The Rink/SMCC The Rink/SMCC F.Hall/SMCC 4206-7 4209-10 4213-15 Sanctuary ECW CWW 4217 The Rink/SMCC F.Hall/SMCC The Rink/SMCC 4206-7 1111, 1113/SMCC F.Hall/SMCC 4209-10, 13-17 4204 4209-10 1116/SMCC The Rink/SMCC Sanctuary CWW 1111/SMCC 1118/SMCC 1104/SMCC 1116/SMCC F.Hall/SMCC The Rink/SMCC 4213,15 5100/CWW 4205 F.Hall/SMCC 4210 5108-9/CWW Sanctuary Prayer Room Sanctuary ECW CWW The Rink/SMCC
SUNday, OCTOBER 25
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 26 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 Various locations
TUESday, OCTOBER 27 6:30 am 7:00 pm
Men’s Bible Fellowship Celebrate Recovery (cc)
Rooms 2-3 Calvary Chapel
WEDNEsday, OCTOBER 28 9:00 am 10:00 am 7:00 pm 7:00 pm
Women’s Bible Study Homeschool Play Group Women’s Bible Study CREW352
Friday, OCTOBER 30 7:00 pm
Mount Dora Home Group
(CWW) Children’s Worship Wing (SMCC) Student Ministries and Care Center (F.Hall) Fellowship Hall (NOCC) Northland at Oviedo Community Center
TIME TO Fall back …
It’s Daylight Saving Time!
Sunday, November 1, 2 a.m. Remember to set your clock back one hour on Saturday night, October 31, before you go to bed.
What’s on the Web?
www. northlandchurch . net
Rooms 2-3 TBD Rooms 2-3 Sanctuary Various locations
OVIEDO SITE
SUNday, OCTOBER 25
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 26 7:00 pm 7:00 pm
Life’s Healing Choices (Women) Fireproof Your Marriage (Couples)
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 27 6:30 am 6:30 pm
Men’s Fraternity Groups (Men) Building Your Marriage (Couples) (cc $5)
Wednesday, October 28 6:30 pm
Pumpkin, Potluck and Worship
NOCC
THURsday, OCTOBER 29 7:00 pm 7:30 pm
Married/Dating Couples Bible Study The Holy Spirit Bible Study
Smith home Welday home
Friday, OCTOBER 30 9:30 am
What’s So Amazing About Grace (Women)
Saturday, OCTOBER 31 7:15 am
NOCC Welday home
The Quest for Authentic Manhood (Men)
NOCC NOCC
WEST OAKS SITE SUNday, OCTOBER 25 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 31 8:00 am
Men in the Word
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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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.
STARTS THIS WEEK!
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What’s Happening This Week? 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Welcome / Coming Up 4-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spotlight News / Site News 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Serve News 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Student Ministries 8-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The BeeHive Worship Guide for Kids 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Equipping News 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BELONG
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BELIEVE
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BECOME
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BE SENT
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BEYOND
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NORTHLAND NEWS
Publish His glorious deeds among the nations. Tell everyone about the amazing things He does. (Psalm 96:3, NLT) 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
Naples Philharmonic Orchestra
THIS WEEK!
Friday, October 30, 7:30 p.m. Northland at Longwood
Special Alpha Preview Course “Is There More to Life Than This?” Hosted by Pastor Gus Davies
Sunday, November 1,
D etails and tickets: www.northlandchurch.net or at Northland’s bookstore. Nature's Table Café will be open
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. More info on page 6.
5:30 to 6:30 p.m., room 4213 Longwood site Details: Laura Young (407-949-7165 or laura.young@northlandchurch.net)
NEXT WEEKEND!
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Alpha at Northland: We’ve ‘Bearly’ Begun By ROBERT ANDRESCIK Director of Public Relations
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his week, Northland at Longwood was privileged to host the 2009 National Alpha Conference. Approximately 1,500 people went out from the conference with tools and training that will help them reach their cities for Jesus Christ via The Alpha Course. On Wednesday night, 3,000 people turned out in person and online for Alpha’s evangelistic crusade with “Man vs. Wild” star Bear Grylls. The next morning, the Discovery Channel mainstay ministered to inmates at a Daytona Beach prison Curious about Alpha? Pastor Gus Davies, who will be leading Northland’s Alpha-related efforts in the future, will host an “Alpha Preview” on Sunday, November 1, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Longwood. For more information, contact Laura Young (407-949-7165 or laura. young@northlandchurch.net).
Get Out of the Boat Bill Chapman Northland at Mount Dora Site Minister
opportunity to be where Jesus was and to do what Jesus was doing. He acted on his faith. The 12 had seen the miracles, had felt the power and the divine love. But impetuous, footin-his-mouth Peter was the only one who got out of the boat. And this happened before he received the Holy Spirit! This reckless, yet trusting, faith inspires me. It inspires me to get out of my boat, out of my comfort zone, and lead n that terrifying night of wind and waves the Mount Dora congregation when I’m not sure of what to and storm, Jesus came calling. The disciples do. Peter’s faith challenges me to serve someone before the had just witnessed the miraculous feeding person asks me to do it. His trust compels me to forge ahead of 5,000 people with five pieces of bread and two and discover what it means to build the kingdom of God. fish. These disciples had His hunger for Jesus stirs me personally handed out up to see my world and my “‘ Lord, if it’s you,’ Peter replied, enough food to satisfy struggles through the eyes of the hunger pangs of an faith rather than fear. ‘tell me to come to you on the entire army. Then they Are you stirred up, too? water.’ ‘Come,’ he said.” served as the cleanup Or are you satisfied (or crew for the powerful paralyzed!) enough to play — Matthew 14:28-29 (NIV) handiwork of God. Now, it safe? To be like Peter, to in the wee hours of the be where Jesus is and to do morning, as they obediently rowed across the Sea what Jesus does, you must step out. This is the life that God of Galilee, Jesus approached them. Defying the desires for all of His children. In John 14:12, Jesus reveals laws of nature, He sauntered across the churning that “Anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been water. And Peter said, “Lord, if it’s you…” Oh, yes, doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I Peter, it’s Jesus. Peter asked to do the impossible, am going to the Father” (NIV). and Jesus bid him with one word: “Come.” When you became a Christian, God poured His Holy Spirit We Christians like this story a lot. We like it into you. That Spirit is there, ready to empower you to step because of the following verse: “But when he saw out of the boat and into the life that God has for you to live. the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, How can you respond? cried out, ‘Lord, save me!’” (v. 30, NIV). Of course, First, spend time with Jesus every day. Pray and read His Jesus saved Him. We like to see that Peter became Word. Confess your sins and give your worries over to Him. afraid at the wind and began to sink, because our Feed on the teaching of the Bible. own sense of “sinking” is validated. The winds of Next, get involved with other Christians in Bible study struggle in our own lives – financial trials, marital and fellowship. We in Mount Dora have some great venues strife, depression, loneliness – leave us with a for you to learn the Word of God in the company of friends. sinking feeling, too. It’s comforting to know that Check out our Sunday morning Adult Bible Fellowship or Jesus will pick up the pieces. He doesn’t judge us; some other venue. He just saves us. Third, serve others. Serve as a greeter, or in Children’s But there is another part that I like even better. Ministries, or on the setup team. Purchase items for the It’s when Peter gets out of the boat. Peter saw an Love Collection food drive. Minister through one of our
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partners, such as The Carpenter’s House for Children or Debbie’s Doorstep. Fourth, ask God to open doors of opportunity to experience His love and power. Ask Him to use you to change someone’s life. And finally, when the doors do open, get out of the boat. Perhaps He is inviting you right now. >>> MOUNTDORA.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET
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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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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Opportunities for students on page 7.
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The People JEREMY JOBSON Northland at Oviedo Site Minister
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ast weekend was our big surprise event. I pray that each of you who could did go and share a meal with someone. Maybe there was a group of you. Maybe you knew each other. Maybe you found out you were next-door neighbors. Maybe you learned you work by one another, are from the same hometown, or know similar people. Maybe you weren’t able to go last Sunday, but you heard all about it and signed up for the next one. Whatever the case may be, we wanted to share with you the “why” behind this idea. First and foremost, we need to be in community with one another, and to do that, we need to get to know one another. We are called to be “like Christ,” transformed into His image, bringing glory to the Father, while being the good news. Church is not a building we go to; it is a people we become. To become something, one has to participate in the process in an ongoing fashion, most often with the help of others, like a pitcher becomes a big league pitcher with practice and a coach. “Becoming” is not a passive, occasional process; it is an intentional process that involves others. So we wanted to help move that along by introducing you to one another and creating an opportunity to connect, and with everyone’s busy lives, we thought, What better time to do that than right after church, and who doesn’t like to go eat on Sunday? Another reason we did it this way, geographically segmenting the congregation, is because oftentimes when we don’t know what to do, we do what we know, so we talk to, connect with or reach out to people like us. We often do this by gravitating toward people like us, but we wanted to encourage another way of doing this, by connecting with
people we live near, because you have more of a chance of creating seven-day-a-week community, accountability and relationships when you live near someone. You might see each other at the store, the stoplight or the parent teach day. This creates a community of believers looking out for one another, encouraging one another, praying for one another and even looking out for the needs of those you live near, like a neighbor who lost a job or a spouse and needs help around the house. Being equipped to be like Christ through Bible studies, small groups and shared life experiences as well as being like Christ through serving becomes part of your community life together. The first-century church functioned like this. It was groups of people who met in a larger gathering to learn about their faith and worship God, and who also lived near one another and met in one another’s homes, praying for and edifying one another in the faith and meeting the needs of those around them. This was a life of worship in community. Acts 2:42-47 explains it like this: They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. It’s the church being done simply: by living, loving, serving and worshiping together in large and small gatherings, in their neighborhoods and in the “church.” Sunday worship is key, but so is getting to know one another in a way that encourages relationships with one another all week. That is why we did what we did last Sunday – we want you to know one another, preferably those you see throughout the week, so together you can grow in the faith, serve and live the Christian life. We will do it again soon; if you need to sign up, let me know, and we will connect you!
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Wednesday, October 28 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., NOCC.
HI WEEKS!
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 amanda.hartley@northlandchurch.net)
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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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Crazy Cards (Adults only, please)
Saturday, November 7, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., NOCC. Join us for a night of fun, fellowship and friendly competition! If you’ve never played crazy cards, don’t worry, you’ll catch on quick and be hooked. Details and RSVP: Tim Brown (timbrown@cfl.rr.com or 407-466-8868) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Opportunities for students on page 7.
>>> OVIEDO.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET
news@westoaks Christmas Is in the Air TOMMY NOVAK Northland at West Oaks Site Minister
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ast weekend was one of those weekends that refresh you after a long, hot summer and get you excited about the upcoming holidays. The weather was ideal, and the Spirit seemed to be present in such a powerful way. And for me, that is the beginning of preparing myself for the next few months. What I would love to see happen is every child having a paOne of the ways West Oaks is preparing for this Christmas season is by preparing a Christmas musical put on by the children of our West Oaks community. This is always a highlight for us, seeing kids telling the Christmas story through songs. I would love to see every child have a part in this musical, whether it is singing with the group, saying lines or being a part of acting out the story. We need kids of all ages, from toddlers to grade schoolers. The older kids will have a huge role to play, as they are able to memorize lines and sing solos, if need be. So for all of you who have grade schoolaged children, you can get in touch with Derika, and she can fill you in on the details. I also would encourage you to invite your friends who have children to be a part of this. Many times, this is how people from our communities end up being a part of who we are, because they plugged into something like this. So be praying for whom you could invite to be a part of our Christmas Musical. I would like to thank Beth Constantini, Heddy Frank, Derika Hacker and Bridget Murphy for making this happen for our
Lots of little West Oaks “pumpkins” enjoy a day at the pumpkin patch!
West Oaks congregation. It takes many hours of rehearsals and practices, tons of patience and an incredible heart to serve kids and their families this way. So as you see these women around the church, or at rehearsals, please thank them for their desire to put this together for all of us. If you would like to help in any way (with practices, building props or another way), please let any of these women know. I am sure they would be more than willing to talk with any of you and receive any help you offer. This is just another way you can give your time and talents to be the church to our community. Serving is so much more than just being there. It has to do with who you are and why you are doing what you’re doing. So if you are encouraged in any way to be a part of this, please let us know. I know, in the end, all of us will be blessed as the children share the Christmas story with us!
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
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Participate in Northland’s Church-wide Food Drive All Sites to Give to Local Organizations vanessa puleo Coordinator, Local Projects and Partnerships
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rom November 7 to 9, all Northland locations will participate in a church-wide food drive to support various food pantries across Central Florida. We continue to hear about the bare shelves and the increased need in all communities, and we want to step up and support these organizations in this time of need. This food drive comes at a critical time for many of these organizations. It will be easy to donate food. When you come to worship, simply bring your bag(s) of canned goods and other nonperishable foods, and leave the bags behind your car. During the first part of service, volunteers will pick up the bags. Last year more than 9,700 pounds of food were donated! Here’s where your donations will go:
• L ongwood donations will support The Sharing Center, ChristianHELP, Life Hope, Harvest Time and to help fill food baskets for families in need. • Mount Dora will collect food for an amazing “basket of love” project. • Oviedo will donate all items to the HOPE Foundation. • West Oaks donations will go to The Faith Neighborhood Center.
Food Drive: 3 Easy Steps 1 Bring a bag of canned goods and other nonperishable foods to church the weekend of November 7 to 9. 2 Leave the bags behind your car before you go in to service. 3 Volunteers will pick them up during service.
OTHER UPCOMING Serving Opportunities
To register for these upcoming serving opportunities, visit Northland’s website (www.northlandchurch.net) and select the “Serve Others” tab. Then choose “Serve Locally” to find project times, age requirements, locations and other information. November 7-9 . . . . Food drive, parking lot pickup, all services November 14 . . . Baskets to families in need, delivery team November 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LOCAL PROJECT DAY November 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harvest Time International November 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PIE DRIVE November 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Homeless Ministry Team November 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . Serve/Deliver Meals to Needy November 27 . . . . . . . . . . Give Kids the World, serve dinner November 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . Pathways to Care, serve lunch December 11 . . . . . . . . . . . Cookie drive for holiday baskets December 12 . . . . Coalition for the Homeless, cook dinner December 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Local Project Day December 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Homeless Ministry Team December 26 . . . . . . . . . . Give Kids the World, cook dinner
A Cost-free Way to Help Fight Hunger
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ll across America, the cost of groceries and the number of Americans unemployed are on the rise. As a result, food banks are struggling to feed the growing number of people who are at risk of hunger. There are hundreds of children, elderly and working poor in our community that will go to bed hungry every night. The number of homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless continue to grow every month. Many people do not realize that these days, we have people feeding their children from trash bins. This is unacceptable and unsafe. Adequate nutrition is critical to good health, functioning and quality of life. You can help us feed the many hungry children, elderly and working poor in our community in a simple, cost-free, yet effective and noticeable, way. Three of the major supermarkets (Publix, Albertson’s and Winn-Dixie) where we shop for our groceries weekly offer a variety of foods and personal products at “buy one, get one free.” We encourage you, next time you go grocery shopping, to look for those products to purchase what you need and share the free item with those in need. You can bring these items to your favorite local food charity – or bring them to the November 7 to 9 food drive! – Gerry and Sandy Kleiner
For questions or to make a project that fits your group, contact Vanessa Puleo (407-949-7156 or vanessa.puleo@ northlandchurch.net).
PiE DRIVE
Do you have the gift of baking? Or are you able to purchase a pie for the Northland holiday pie drive? Just bring it to the collection
Friday, December 11; it’s easy as pie!
Details: Vanessa Puleo (vanessa. puleo@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7156)
Build a Basket
Join the Local Project Day on November 14 or December 12, and come build a basket and/or deliver to families in need. This year we will serve our partners by delivering baskets to their homes.
Serve a community in need on the November 14 Local Project Day.
It’s a great project for children! Register for this Local Project Day at www.northlandchurch.net.
SMALL SERVE TEAM NEEDED
Help ChristianHELP get ready for Christmas! Six people needed each day from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on December 17, 18, 21 and 22. To register, visit www. northlandchurch.net.
The Common Ground team worked at the Rescue Mission in the children’s rooms. Join them next time on November 14.
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MD = Northland at Mount dora
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
MD CREW352
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
OV = Northland at Oviedo
Sundays, 7:15 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink. Come and spend time in worship, prayer and the Scriptures.
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Hello, boys and girls. Welcome to the Beehive! I’m Buzz. Stick with me during our family worship service, and we’ll learn more about who God is and what He has done!
Today we worship the God who is sovereign. That means He reigns over the world. He has a perfect plan for us. When we trust His plan, that’s worship.
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Christ is not Jesus’ last name. It is His title. It means anointed or chosen one. God’s people had been waiting for hundreds of years for God to send the Christ to save them. Bzzz. Bzzz.
Plan Bee.
Who’s there?
Today’s buzzword is PLAN!
I heard it _____________ times. I think it’s important to God because __________________________________________________
What is Plan Bee?
To trust Plan A.
God’s plan for us?
Unscramble the letters to correctly spell the big word that describes our Lord.
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Answer: SOVEREIGN
Jesus is the Christ Matthew 16:13-18 Jesus went to the area of Caesarea Philippi. There He asked His disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist. Others say Elijah. Still others say Jeremiah, or one of the prophets.” Then Jesus asked, “But what about you? Who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ. You are the Son of the living God.” Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon, son of Jonah! No mere man showed this to you. My Father in heaven showed it to you. Here is what I tell you. You are Peter. On this rock I will build My church. The gates of hell will not be strong enough to destroy it.” How would you answer if Jesus asked you, “Who do you say that I am?”
A-men!
Draw a picture of Jesus talking to Peter about the church.
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How to Start a Connection Group
Weekend Bible Study Options
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ince you went to the trouble to get up, get dressed and make your way across town to Northland to worship, why not get more for your trouble? Connect with other believers by attending one of the ongoing classes available at Northland at Longwood on Sunday mornings, before or after your preferred worship service: 1 Peter Bible study Sundays, 9 a.m., room 4213. This Bible study, led by Dr. Dan Lacich, will help you live out your faith with new vigor. First Peter was written to Christians who were struggling with how to live for Jesus in the midst of a culture that considered them to be outcasts. They found themselves to be out of step with a world that was increasingly hostile to the Gospel. Sound familiar? Peter’s words are practical and timely for Christians living in a post-Christian America. Details: Jamila Millette (jamila.millette@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1832)
Philippians Bible study Sundays, 10:45 a.m., room 4213, 15. Led by John and Carolyn Jones, this study of the book of Philippians will add more joy to your life as you learn God’s secret of content. Written by Paul while imprisoned in Rome, Philippians is a thank-you letter and a teaching all in one. Much of Paul’s goal was to correct damaging doctrines that had arisen in the new church. The book of Philippians is both practical and encouraging to us today, just as it was to the Philippians. Details: John and Carolyn Jones (407-831-5822) Answers to Prayer book study Sundays, 11 a.m., room 4204. Led by Mickey and Cindy Mallin, this book study will challenge you to learn to pray expectantly and trust God moment to moment as you read the classic writings of George Mueller in modern language, which teach trusting in God alone to provide for every need in every circumstance of life. Details: Mickey and Cindy Mallin (407-322-6101)
now. Session 2 Begins This Week!
Wednesdays, October 28-November 18, 7-8:30 p.m. • NOW session 2 kickoff, October 28: Adults and high school students meet in the sanctuary for an extended time of worship and a preview of upcoming class options. • C hildren and middle school students go directly to classrooms.
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or 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 years and under. No registration is required. Middle school students can continue to join ABS — NOW, as they focus their Bible study on the Lordship of Christ. High school students have the opportunity every Wednesday to participate in Doulos, Northland’s student leader training that meets each Wednesday in the Rink. For adults, there is a new lineup of classes to choose from. All classes also will be available through our online classrooms and will be archived for later viewing.
Prayer Connection
Now there is a new way for the church to connect around prayer!
Setting up a Connection Group is simple; just follow these steps: 1. Look for a few friends, neighbors or coworkers who have an interest in getting together to study the Bible or a biblical topic and serve the community. 2. Decide what you would like to study. Resources, including books, DVDs and Bible studies, are available through the Northland Resource Library (contact Suzanne McCutchen, small group Resource Library coordinator, at 407-971-2050) or the Northland Bookstore (call 407-949-7199). 3. Decide when and where you would like to meet. A home, coffee shop or restaurant are great places to meet! 4. Contact Barb Olsen (barbara.olsen@northlandchurch. net) or Jamila Millette (jamilla.millette@ northlandchurch.net) for support, advertisement and registration of your group. Your group will be set up for online registration. An advertisement for your group will run in the Northland News for two weeks. 5. Let potential group members know about your group. Grow your group through personal relationships, and invite people as you come in contact with them! 6. Start meeting, and get feedback from your group on how it is going.
Bible IN THE SANCTUARY
Led by Pastor Vernon Rainwater, Longwood site, sanctuary Come and learn to enhance your personal worship as you study the Psalms. Loosely based on Eugene Peterson’s book Leap Over a Wall, this course will include an overview of the life and prayers of David, the man after God’s own heart. Daily readings from the Psalms will be required.
Christian Living
Finding an Ark in the Media Flood
Led by Loyd Boldman, Longwood site, rooms 4213-15 Loyd Boldman is a true Renaissance man. A member of our worship team for nearly 20 years, he is an artist, an author, a songwriter and a musician. This course, written and designed by him, will teach you how to use the clatter of the world as a teaching tool, and how to make decisions that will ground you and your family in the midst of the deluge.
Theology The Doctrine of God
Led by Pastor Dan Lacich, Longwood site, rooms 4206-7 How do we know that God exists? And even though we believe in Him, having a deep inner sense of His reality, how do we express that belief to others? How can we know if we have an accurate biblical view of who God is? And how can we really know Him and have a personal relationship with Him? Pastor Dan will teach on these and other related issues. Dr. John Frame, professor of theology at RTS, will join him for week 3 of the session.
“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/
RELEVANTREADS
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elow are some resources available in the Northland Bookstore that reflect the focus of this weekend’s worship service.
Stop Dating the Church!: Fall in Love With the Family of God, by Joshua Harris Christ gave his life for the church, but many of us find it difficult to serve her for an hour or two a week. In Stop Dating the Church, best-selling author Joshua Harris boldly challenges us to stop looking for churches that suit our lifestyle and expecting churches to meet our superficial needs. Instead, we should learn to love the church and serve her sacrificially. ReJesus: A Wild Messiah for a Missional Church, by Michael Frost and Alan Hirsch In this book, Frost and Hirsch examine the practice of everyday Christian spirituality and ultimately ask if what we practice today is what Jesus passed down to his first-century followers. The authors note that many institutionalized forms of Christianity have traded the radical way of Jesus for the stability of outward religious expression. Frost and Hirsch issue a call to the church to refocus its spiritual practice upon the true author and Foundation of our faith. Organic Church: Growing Faith Where Life Happens, by Neil Cole Cole shows readers how to plant the seeds of the Kingdom of God in the places where life happens and where culture is formed — restaurants, bars, coffeehouses, parks, locker rooms and neighborhoods. Organic Church offers a hands-on guide for demystifying this new model of church and shows the practical aspects of implementing it.
Lw = Northland at LONGWOOD
MD = Northland at Mount dora
OV = Northland at Oviedo
fear, anger and anxiety through biblical 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)
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 a four-week Belong study (watch the Northland News for future dates). • 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
LW DIVORCECARE
Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 4209-10. A 13week session in which individuals who have been through a divorce can experience personal growth and healing. Workbook is available at Northland’s bookstore for $16. Registration is required; child care is available. Details and registration: Donna Delzingaro (407-937-1749)
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DIVORCED AND WIDOWED WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP Second and fourth Sundays of each month, 3 p.m., Nancy Petitto’s home, Casselberry. Join other women for prayer and discussion at this potluck fellowship. Children are welcome. Details and directions: Nancy Petitto (407-699-9181)
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 9 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. 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)
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS
Coming together around a single activity or shared trait, these groups meet for specific events, ongoing study or ministry to the community.
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LW AMEN (A MEETING OF MEN)
Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., room 4206. Learn to apply God’s Word to real-life situations. Details: Dan Bogdan (407-702-5358 or danbogdan@ landscapeorlando.com) or Buzz Vincent (407463-9398 or blv292@cfl.rr.com)
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)
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COMMON GROUND — YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY (Age 25-40) Mondays, 6:45 to 8 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink. Join this fellowship of young adults seeking to build authentic Christian community, to grow spiritually mature and to affect the surrounding community with Christ’s love, reflected by serving God. Child care available upon request. Details: Mike Burke (mike.burke@northlandchurch.net)
LW COUPLES CAFÉ
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) • Walk through Bethlehem December 5, 4:45 p.m. for dinner, call for departure location. Enjoy Christmas carols and walk through a living interpretation of the city of Bethlehem as it once was when Christ was born. Dress appropriately as it is partially outside. If it’s cold feel free to drive your cars to this event. 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)
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 SENIORS GROUP
LW Covering Care Blanket Ministry
LW SINGLE ADULT MINISTRIES
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
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)
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)
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 TENNIS
LW FLAG FOOTBALL
Tuesdays, 8 to 9 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1112. Discuss job searching and tools available while supporting each other and strengthening our spiritual walk on this emotional journey. Details: David Keys (407256-5576 or davidalankeys@gmail.com)
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, November 13, 7:45 a.m., Forest Lake Golf Club, cost: $38 • Saturday, November 21, 7:45 a.m., 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)
Saturdays, 8 a.m., Red Bug Lake Park. Details: Jeff Rossmeissl (407-489-6096)
LW UNEMPLOYED MEN SUPPORT GROUP
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)
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MD = Northland at Mount dora
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)
request. Details: Diane Jones (407-9497188 or diane.jones@northlandchurch.net)
MD SMALL CHILDREN/HOMESCHOOL PLAY GROUP Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to noon, location alternates; call for details. Details: Michele Pruitt (352-408-3909)
LW CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES PRAYER TEAM
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)
PRAYER 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)
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 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
MD Adult Bible Fellowship 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)
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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)
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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)
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)
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
LW DIVORCECARE FACILITATORS TRAINING
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)
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).
LW PeaceMakers
MEN’S BIBLE STUDIES 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)
evil, telling others, healing and the church. Registration and participants guide is $10 per individual or $15 for two-so come and bring a friend! Child care is available by reservation. Details and registration: Jamila Millette (jamila.millette@northlandchurch.net or 407937-1832)
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 Third Verse
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
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Classes and training to help you mature in your faith and equip you to serve.
ADULTS LW Alpha Course
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 - Is There More to Life
than This? Sundays, November 8 through December 13, 4 to 5:45 p.m., rooms 4213-15. No matter what your background is, come explore the meaning of life. Ask and discover answers to essential questions of life that relate to “Who is Jesus?”, assurance of salvation, prayer, the Bible, guidance, the Holy Spirit, resisting
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 of stepfamily life and interaction. Details and registration: Doug Hubbard (407-695-5100 or doughubbard@gmail.com)
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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: Laura Martin (352-205-0868 or lauramartin32778@gmail.com)
OV Fireproof Your Marriage Mondays, 7 p.m., Wiest home, Oviedo. Details: Paul and Pam Wiest (407-977-5295 or wiestpj@earthlink.net)
CHILDREN LW STEPS FOR YOUNG BELIEVERS
(GRADES 2 – 5) AND THEIR PARENTS These courses in basic discipleship include classroom sessions and daily at-home devotionals. Sundays, 4 to 5:45 p.m. Materials cost for each class: $5. Registration is required. Details and registration: Diane Jones (407-9497188 or diane.jones@northlandchurch.net) • STEP 1—BECOMING A PART OF GOD’S FAMILY: October 25 to November 15. Focus: Salvation and assurance. Includes Communion instruction. • STEP 2—THE MOST IMPORTANT THING: NEXT DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED. 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 LW Keeping Your Focus on Christ in the Middle of Marriage Crisis Mondays, 7 p.m., room 4217. A support group for women with biblical truths, prayer and Bible study using Linda Rooks’ book Broken Hearts on Hold. Child care available with registration by contacting Morgan Perun (morgan.perun@ northlandchurch.net). Class details: Gayle Montiel (407-493-4106 or gaylemontiel@cfl.rr.com)
LW Women’s Healing Ministry
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 (520631-0886 or celebratelife3@aol.com)
OV Life’s Healing Choices
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).
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) 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)
Sundays, assist during the 11 a.m. worship service. Details: Laura Lee Wright (407-9370549 or lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net)
LW Ushers and greeters Greet and seat those attending worship services. Serve for two and a half hours every other weekend. No experience necessary. Details: Susan Cholewa (susan.cholewa@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0544)
Serve your local community
Come together for a single service project or an ongoing cause. LOCAL SERVICE PROJECTS For a project list and registration, visit www. northlandchurch.net. More info on page 6. Details: Vanessa Puleo (vanessa.puleo@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7156)
LW ACCESS MINISTRIES STEERING COMMITTEE
Seeking community professionals and stakeholders who have a heart for addressing community-based options for affordable housing and care for people with disabilities in Central Florida to serve on a steering committee. Details: Laura Lee Wright (407-937-0549 or lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net)
LW BLOOD DRIVE
Saturday, 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
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.
LW COVERING CARE BLANKET
First Saturday of each month, 3 to 4:30 p.m. or third Thursday of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 4217. Work on baby caps and blankets for distribution in local communities. Details: Nicole Roberts (407-699-8575 or mamaquad@earthlink.net)
LW FAITHFUL AND TRUE
LW Winning at Work and Home Thursdays, 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)
LW SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN AND TEENS
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)
MEN 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)
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LW DISASTER RESPONSE TEAMS
Opportunities to serve.
volunteer
Ushers, greeters, child care workers and more are needed at all worship sites.
Longwood: Volunteer Central
Calvie Hughson 407-937-1831 or calvie.hughson@northlandchurch.net Mount Dora: Bill Chapman bill.chapman@northlandchurch.net or 352-434-4116 Oviedo: Amanda Hartley amanda.hartley@northlandchurch.net or 407-222-7374 West Oaks: Derika Hacker derika.hacker@northlandchurch.net or 407-473-4537
LW MEDICAL FIRST RESPONDERS
During worship services and special events. BLS trained or medical professionals, especially EMTs, are needed. Details: Susan Cholewa (407-9370544 or susan.cholewa@northlandchurch.net)
LW phone VolunteerS
Weekday volunteers are needed at Northland at Longwood to answer phones and greet visitors. Flexible hours. Details: Kevin Donaghy (407-9371831 or kevin.donaghy@northlandchurch.net)
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)
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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)
LW JAIL MINISTRY
Minister to inmates in Seminole County or Orange County jails during Sunday 9 a.m. worship; Celebrate Recovery for women, Thursday afternoons; Assist women with long-term planning; Prayer team; Pen pals. Training provided. Details: Jail Ministry voice mail (407-949-4007)
Opportunities and classes in the greater Orlando community.
ADULTS ABORTION RECOVERY Bible study for post-abortive men or women that meets in a confidential, supportive setting. Details: Reveille Ministries (407-333-0404) 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 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
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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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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 NEARHIM HOME EDUCATORS Supports and encourages families whom God has called to teach their children at home. Details: www.nearhim.com
women Community Bible Study Wednesdays, 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)
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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)
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
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.,
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on opening the door to healing for survivors of sexual abuse. Details: Olivia Litwiller or Becky Valentine (407-949-4000, ext. 1789 or 1740) WORKPLACE MINISTRY First Tuesday of each month, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Orlando. J4 Leaders, an interdenominational ministry for women to help encourage one another to succeed with a biblical worldview. Details and reservations: sschultz2@cfl.rr.com or 407-522-4797
stewardship Ways for you to give of your treasure (Matthew 6:19-21).
donations
Non-perishable food items can be brought to Northland. Please take clean, usable clothing, toys and supplies to The Christian Sharing Center, Fairmont Plaza, 600 N. Highway 1792, Longwood (407-260-9155).
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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)
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Christian and classic children’s books as well as parenting and marriage books are needed for the Northland Children’s and Family library. Books may be dropped off in the Children’s Ministry Office. Details: Bethany Durys (bethany.durys@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0541)
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)
Looking for local job listings? You can find them at northlandchurch.net/blogs.
Birth Announcement Luke Joel Hunter was born to Elizabeth and Joel Hunter on October 14. Pastor Joel and Becky Hunter are his paternal grandparents. Jose and Shirley Ariza are Luke’s maternal grandparents.
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
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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)
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Work with Faith Neighborhood Center of Clermont in the coming year. If your small group, ministry, or Bible study would like to do so, contact Patti Novak (NOVAKgirls4@aol.com). Backpacks, blankets, tennis shoes, hygienic supplies, and men’s and women’s casual clothes are needed by Distributed Ministry at History Park Center, a ministry to the homeless in Orlando. Details: Dave Mullen (dmull77@yahoo.com) or Mary Lu Pall (Mlupall777@yahoo.com) bed sheets and pillowcases and many other items are needed at Safehouse of Seminole for battered women and their children. Visit their website for a complete needs list (www. safehouseofseminole.org) Details: admin@ safehouseofseminole.org or 407-302-5220 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 19, 2009 Electronic giving is available at the kiosks located in the foyer or online at www.northlandchurch.net. Offering envelopes are available at all giving boxes and can also be mailed to your home for convenience. Evangelical Council for Details: Twila Roberts (407-949-4000) Financial Accountability ............................................................................................................... TITHES and OFFERINGS This Week This Quarter This Year Need $237,553 $712,659 $10,040,848 Received $183,533 $692,672 $9,375,602 Surplus / (Deficit) ($54,020) ($19,987) ($665,246) * *Shortfall is currently being covered by reserve fund. ............................................................................................................... BUILDING FUND This Week This Quarter This Year Need $35,298 $105,894 $1,557,201 Received $19,950 $69,513 $1,264,715 Surplus / (Deficit) ($15,348) ($36,381) ($292,486) LOAN BALANCE is currently $19,616,667 ............................................................................................................... ATTENDANCE for weekend of October 17 to 19, 2009 Northland at Longwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,681 Northland at Mount Dora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241 Northland at Oviedo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 Northland at West Oaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Northland Webstream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,919 at 1,118 sites Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,348 at 1,122 sites
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Whom do I contact if:
Dr. Don Pederson, Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1804 Ed Wood, Vice Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1794 Peter Katauskas, Secretary/Treasurer . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1809 Fred Franz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1766 Dan Hardaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 Marcus Mennenga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7169 Paul Rahill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1798 Felipe Santos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7168 Thom Willis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000
Hagerty High School 3225 Lockwood Blvd., Oviedo, FL 32765 Hagerty High School is located on Lockwood Blvd., between E. Mitchell Hammock and E. McCulloch roads.
I am in crisis? Northland’s main line . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 I want to seek counseling? Counseling referral line . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7204 I have a prayer request? Prayer request line . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4025 I need the Hospital Ministry to pay a visit? Elaine Harland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7149 I want to become a member? Ruth Sapp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4039 I have accepted Christ into my heart and wish to be baptized? Sharon Ferreira (adult/student) . . . . 407-949-7189 Diane Jones (infants–grade school) . . 407-949-7188 I need information on Student Ministries? Shaylynn Stoner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7194 I need information about Children’s Ministries? Longwood: Debbie Blahnik . . . . . . . 407-949-7162 Mount Dora: Tanya Carpenter . . . . . 352-735-3832 Oviedo: Michelle Smith . . . . . . . . . 407-718-5510 West Oaks: Derika Hacker . . . . . . . 407-473-4537 I am interested in Distributed Journeys? Patti Harshey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0573 I want to help at Northland? Longwood: Calvie Hughson . . . . . . . 407-937-1831 Mount Dora: Bill Chapman . . . . . . . 352-434-4116 Oviedo: Amanda Hartley . . . . . . . . 407-222-7374 West Oaks: Derika Hacker . . . . . . . 407-473-4537 I want to get involved in a local serving project Vanessa Puleo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7156 or visit www.northlandchurch.net I am getting married? Sharon Ferreira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7189 I need to plan a funeral? Sharon Ferreira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7189 I would like to order CDs, DVDs, Tapes and/or newspapers? Network Sound Inc . . . . . . . . . . . 407-834-8555 or northlandorders@networksoundinc.com
Northland at Oviedo Community Center (NOCC) 561 E. Mitchell Hammock Road, #300 Oviedo, FL 32765 Oviedo Blog Website . . . . . . . . . . . . oviedo.northlandchurch.net Facebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Northland Church at Oviedo
LONGWOOD SITE 530 Dog Track Road, Longwood, FL 32750 www.northlandchurch.net / info@northlandchurch.net Main Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 Main Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-830-9840 Longwood Blog Website . . . . . . . . . . . blogs.northlandchurch.net Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7199 Steve Bruton, Manager Donna Duckhorn, Assistant Manager Patricia McManus, Assistant Manager Bookstore Hours: Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday–Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLOSED Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:15 to 7 p.m. Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 5:15 to 8 p.m. 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 Laura Martin, Celebrate Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 352-205-0868 lauramartin32778@gmail.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.
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GOVERNING ELDERS
BELIEVE 16
Preaching the message this weekend: Dr. Joel C. Hunter, Senior Pastor
Dr. Hunter believes we can accomplish more because of our differences than we would on our own—without giving up our unique identities. He says, “Both spiritual and intellectual maturity grow from differences. A distributed church uses contrasts to accomplish Kingdom purposes.” Since June 1985, Dr. Hunter has served as senior pastor of Northland. Before bringing his family to Northland, Dr. Hunter served as a United Methodist pastor for 15 years in Indiana. He and his wife, Becky, have been partners in the ministry since their marriage in 1972. A longtime bridge builder who seeks common ground for the common good, Dr. Hunter approaches today’s issues in a biblical and balanced manner. He serves as a national and international leader both in compassion issues and on boards of agencies such as the National Association of Evangelicals and the World Evangelical Alliance. >>> TO READ MORE ABOUT DR. HUNTER, VISIT WWW.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET.
THIS WEEKEND’S MESSAGE:
The Church: Everywhere, Every Day, Every One (1 Corinthians 16:19) The Congregation: Your Family, Friends, Coworkers, et al Scripture focus:
Matthew 16:13-18 (NASB)
Worship focus:
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Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, He was asking His disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” And they said, “Some say John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; but still others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” And Jesus said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Barjona, because flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it.”
Worship God today for His sovereignty. Nothing in the universe is outside His control. He will accomplish all of His plans and purposes.
Who is my congregation?
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Jesus Christ, we worship You today, not as a distant, uninvolved God, but as the God who knit each one of us together, knowing the days that were ahead before one of them came to be. We worship You as the God who descended, becoming one of us, reaching down in love, involving Yourself in human history and human lives. You arrange our moments, our days and our relationships. Help us to walk in them with faith in Your wisdom and power. (Psalm 139:16)
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NEXT WEEKEND: Dr. Joel C. Hunter | THE CHURCH: EVERYWHERE, EVERY DAY, EVERY ONE (1 Corinthians 16:19) | The Invitation: How to invite people to Christ | Matthew 28:18-20