Northland News Vol 10/Iss 46

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NOVEMBER 14 - 21, 2009

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VOLUME 10, ISSUE 46

The New Testament knows nothing of freelance Christianity. It is the corporate witness of the redeemed fellowship that is used by the Spirit of God. – Geoffrey King

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What’s Happening This Week?

MOUNT DORA SITE

LONGWOOD SITE Saturday, NOVEMBER 14

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

Prayer Meeting Growing Kids Gods Way Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 LUGRox Infant Dedication/Baptism Class

Prayer Room 4209-10 Sanctuary ECW CWW The Rink/SMCC 4206-7

SUNday, NOVEMBER 15

7:30 am 9:00 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 10:45 am 10:45 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 12:30 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:30 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:30 pm

Prayer Meeting (cc) Membership Class/Belong Study Financial Peace University (cc) Worship (cc)* (hi) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 1 Peter Class Stepfamilies Class Crown Class (cc) Marriage Prep Mentor Breakfast Philippians (cc) Transformers Study (cc) Worship (cc)* Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Special Needs Class Answers to Prayer Class (cc) Children’s Ministry Enrichment Class Young Believers Step 1 Young Believers Step 3 Alpha Class DivorceCare Potluck Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 College Ministry

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

Monday, NOVEMBER 16

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 7:00 pm 7:30 pm

Purity Works To Live is Christ—Beth Moore Study Lose it for Life Revelation Part 2—Precepts Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Life on Hold Women’s Group Common Ground Young Adult Ministry Grief Share Faithful and True Men’s Group

TUESday, NOVEMBER 17

8:00 am 2:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:15 pm

Unemployed Men Support Group Near Him Home Educators To Live is Christ—Beth Moore Study AMEN Crown Class Financial Peace University Divorce Care Conquering Fear, Anger, Anxiety

F.Hall/SMCC 4206-7 4209-10 4213,15 Sanctuary ECW CWW 4217 The Rink/SMCC 4204-4208 F.Hall/SMCC 1112/SMCC 1115-1118/SMCC The Rink/SMCC 4206-7 1111, 1113/SMCC F.Hall/SMCC 4209-10,13-17 4204

Joy of Living 4209-10 Family Care Counsel 2211 Helping Hearts F.Hall/SMCC Third Verse 1116/SMCC Doulos The Rink/SMCC Women’s Healing and Recovery 1111/SMCC NOW. WOW! CWW ABS. NOW. 5203-4/CWW NOW. In The Sanctuary Sanctuary NOW. Finding An Ark in the Media Flood 4213,15 NOW. The Doctrine of God 4206-7

THURsday, NOVEMBER 19

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

Isaiah—Men’s Bible Study Men’s Praise and Prayer Women’s Prayer Men’s Fraternity Access Ministries Parent Support Group Financial Peace University Crown His Way (cc) Sacred Rhythms Connection Group Blanket Ministry

Friday, NOVEMBER 20

5:00 pm 6:30 pm

Celebrate Recovery Capernaum Young Life

Saturday, NOVEMBER 21

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

Word Weavers Prayer Meeting Growing Kids Gods Way Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Steven Curtis Chapman Concert

SUNday, NOVEMBER 15

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, NOVEMBER 16 7:00 pm

Mount Dora Home Group

6:30 am 7:00 pm

Men’s Bible Fellowship Celebrate Recovery (cc)

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

Friday, NOVEMBER 20 7:00 pm

Mount Dora Home Group

1118/SMCC 1104/SMCC 1116/SMCC F.Hall/SMCC 5106-7/CWW 5100/CWW 4205 F.Hall/SMCC 4210 4217 CWW The Rink/SMCC F.Hall/SMCC Prayer Room 4209-10 THE RINK/SMCC ECW CWW Sanctuary

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Rooms 2-3 Calvary Chapel

WEDNEsday, NOVEMBER 18

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

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Various locations

TUESday, NOVEMBER 17

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

OVIEDO SITE

SUNday, NOVEMBER 15

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, NOVEMBER 16 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, NOVEMBER 17 6:30 am 6:30 pm

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

6:30 pm 7:00 pm

2nd-5th Grade Bible Study Sharing Life Stories

NOCC Welday home Cox home NOCC

THURsday, NOVEMBER 19

9:30 am 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm

Greeting Card Ministry Brown home Greeting Card Ministry Brown home Awakening Your Sense of Wonder (Women) NOCC Married/Dating Couples Small Group Smith home The Holy Spirit Bible Study Welday home

Friday, NOVEMBER 20 9:30 am

What’s So Amazing About Grace (Women)

Saturday, NOVEMBER 21

7:15 am The Quest for Authentic Manhood (Men) 8:45 a.m. Ladies Day Out at The Barn Antiques 6:00 p.m. Movie Night (High School Ministry)

NOCC NOCC Meet at NOCC NOCC

WEST OAKS SITE SUNday, NOVEMBER 15 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 Sharing Life Stories Christmas Musical Rehearsal

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

Monday, NOVEMBER 16 6:00 pm

One Thing (Middle and High School students) Novak home

Saturday, NOVEMBER 21 8:00 am

Men in the Word

House Blend Café

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

Inner State 80

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

Wednesday, NOVEMBER 18

WEDNEsday, NOVEMBER 18

9:00 am 10:00 am 12:30 pm 1:30 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm

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

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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

Name______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Street_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City__________________________________________________________ State_________________ Zip__________________________________________ Home Phone___________________________________________________ Cell Phone__________________________________________________________ E-mail Address______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

www.northlandchurch.net

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during any of these worship times!

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

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

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

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

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

Friday, December 4, 7 p.m.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Northland at Longwood Sanctuary

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See page 9 for details.

3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Welcome / Coming Up 4-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spotlight News / Site News

Communion Servers Needed.

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BELONG

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BELIEVE

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BECOME

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BE SENT

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BEYOND

You can do this!

Training: Thursday, November 19, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Longwood sanctuary

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MORE INFO ON PAGE 10.

NORTHLAND NEWS

Publish His glorious deeds among the nations. Tell everyone about the amazing things He does. (Psalm 96:3, NLT)

Poinsettias…

Send newspaper correspondence to: newspaper@northlandchurch.net

Newspaper Volunteers Becky Hunter, Editor-at-Large Bob Wegner, Photographer Sarah Hall, Photographer Rick Bradshaw, Photographer Robb Richardson, Photographer

to honor or memorialize your loved ones.

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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

TH WEEIKS!

To place your order by Wednesday, December 2, fill out this form (please print clearly) and place it, along with $6 for each plant, into a tithe envelope found at the offering boxes.

Label the envelope “Poinsettias” and deposit it there. Checks should be made payable to Northland.

Details: Sarah Mattingly (407-949-7170 or sarah.mattingly@northlandchurch.net) Plants will Site you attend: [ ] Longwood [ ] Mount Dora [ ] Oviedo [ ] West Oaks be placed as decorations at all distributed sites and In honor of:_ __________________________________________________________ will be available for pic December 26 to 28. Sto kup p by We lcome Center to receive the In memory of:_ ________________________________________________________ plant. All unclaimed pla your nts will be taken to area Given by:_ ____________________________________________________________ nursing homes.

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300 People Find Their Smiles at Dental Outreach

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olunteers put smiles on nearly 300 faces last weekend, providing free dental care to lowincome, uninsured adults and children at the 2009 Central Florida Dental Outreach (CFDO).

Since September 2005, CFDO and its partners have provided literally hundreds of thousands of dollars in free dental services to people in need — cleanings, fillings, extractions, root canals and restorations. Most of CFDO’s volunteers are Northlanders, but many others who also love Central Florida and want to give back to the community join them.

People began lining up as early as midnight on

the first day of this year’s event, held annually at Greenberg Dental in Orlando. According to Dr. Andrew Greenberg, the Northlander who coordinates this outreach, many Central Floridians can’t afford dental services. “Without affordable access to dental care, the working poor and elderly suffer the most,” he says.

Thanks to Dr. Greenberg and his many volunteers, CFDO was able to provide a wide range of services to participants this year, from general dentistry and dental hygiene, to specialty care such as endodontics and oral surgery.

Feeling inspired to serve in the community? Click on the “Serve” tab on Northland’s website (www.northlandchurch. net) to find opportunities near you.

The Sacrament of Baptism Bill Chapman Northland at Mount Dora Site Minister

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n the power of the Holy Spirit, Peter invites his listeners to turn to Jesus as Savior and Lord. He tells us to repent and to be baptized. When we repent, we come down off the throne of our life and ask Jesus to take His rightful place as our Lord and King. When we get baptized, we outwardly display the forgiveness of sins we have received from God. My parents had me baptized when I was a baby. But as an adult, I became convicted to undergo this sacrament again.

It wasn’t because I thought I needed to be baptized in order to be saved.

Salvation comes when you repent and trust Jesus as Savior. Ephesians 2:8-9 reveals, “It is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast.” You cannot perform a work (including baptism) to be saved, and you cannot lose the salvation that Christ paid for on your behalf.

Gift Card Angel Tree

Indeed, it is a command of the Lord! I wanted to be baptized again by my own choice to express my commitment to make the Lord the center of my life. So on that cold November evening in Pastor Kevin Urichko’s cold swimming pool, my wife and I affirmed our faith in Jesus Christ through the sacrament of baptism.

Are you thinking about being baptized? Perhaps you are a believer in Jesus but have never received the sacrament. Or maybe your story is like mine – you were baptized as an infant, and as an adult, you long to express your commitment to Christ in this manner.

If God is stirring you to do so, follow Jesus’ command to be baptized! Each month we come together as the Northland congregation in Mount Dora for Gathering 242, a night of food, fellowship and worship.

On Wednesday, November 18, we will also offer the sacrament of baptism.

We have a pool behind the stage, and we will — Acts 2:38 (NIV) use it to baptize all who desire to express their commitment to Jesus in this way! The events start at 6 p.m. with a potluck dinner, followed by worship and baptisms at 7.

You must go through baptismal counseling prior to receiving this sacrament, so give me a call if you want to talk about it.

Follow the Spirit’s prompting and commit your life to Him!

“ Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ …”

Help support The Carpenter’s House for Children this Christmas season!

November 22 through December 13.

Pick a name from the Gift Card Angel Tree located in the lobby beginning Sunday, November 22. Return it with the requested gift card in an envelope by December 13. It’s easy to do, and there’s no wrapping involved! Details: Ann South (352-267-3388 or south4@comcast.net)

THIS WEEK! GATHERING 242

Wednesday, November 18, 6 p.m., fellowship hall for potluck dinner, 7 p.m. for worship and baptisms. Join us for food, fellowship and worship.

Bring a dish to share. Details: Christina FerritoDugan (ferritodugan@yahoo.com) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NOVEMBER LOVE COLLECTION

We are collecting for members of our own congregation who are in need. Items needed: canned fruits, canned vegetables, canned beans, dry beans, crackers, cereals, pasta, pasta sauce, peanut butter, soups, broths, rice, instant mashed potatoes, juice and canned meats (tuna, vienna sausages, chicken). Details: Ann South (352-267-3388 or south4@comcast.net) or Sharlee Hollingsworth (shollingsworth2@cfl.rr.com) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

>>> MOUNTDORA.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET

Opportunities for students on page 7.

news@oviedo

Who, Me? JEREMY JOBSON Northland at Oviedo Site Minister

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s we approach Thanksgiving and gear up for Christmas, this week’s sermon really hits home for me. See, I did not start off in the call to ministry at all. I was in the business world for 10 years and a nominal Christian at best. Then God turned my life upside down and inside out.

As He continued to bring me to a place of complete surrender, it was not pastors and clergy who were there ministering to me; it was people just like you. It was a guy named John who asked to start meeting me for breakfast and praying with me. He was a normal guy with a job, a wife, kids, responsibilities and way too much to do, but he knew that God had called him to minister to me, though he didn’t even really know what all that meant. He was not seminary-trained, nor was he an expert on theological issues. He was simply available to the Holy Spirit’s using and to me. It changed everything, forever.

God used ministers and clergy as well, in different ways, and the church absolutely played a pivotal role. However, it was not the building or degrees or titles that made the greatest impact; it was ordinary people. That is how it has always been. We should not be surprised.

Adam was made from dirt – nothing all that special. Noah was a bit of a crazy man to his neighbors; Abraham, a wanderer; David, younger than many better suited men; and Jesus, a carpenter’s son born out of wedlock. This is the great mystery the Jewish people were never able to unravel. God does not need to do things the way we think they ought to be done. He does not need common sense or even logic to accomplish

THIS WEEK! 2nd- to 5th-Grade Bible Study His purposes. He tells us this very thing in one of my favorite verses, Isaiah 55:8: “‘My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,’ declares the Lord” (NIV).

He uses the foolish things to confound the wise, and it seems like He really enjoys doing it (read Matthew 11:25, Luke 10:21, and 1 Corinthians chapters 1 and 3).

Why? Because then there is no doubt who is doing what.

It is Him, and He gets all the glory. That is good news for us and for them. He is doing the great work. In fact, it says He has been planning in advance for us to do this (Romans 8:28; Ephesians 2:10; Philippians 2:13).

Well, then, carry on, all of you ministers of the Gospel, for each of us has received the power of the Holy Spirit, and we have all likewise received the same instruction: Matthew 28:18-20 and Acts 1:7-8. We each may have different gifts, and some may be called to be ministers, clergy, teachers and so on, but these may not be the people God chooses to effect the lives of all the people around each and every one of you. He may want to use you, as He used a regular guy like John in my life! And it may very well change everything for them and for you! >>> OVIEDO.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET

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Wednesday, November 18, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Cox home. This study will help students keep Jesus at the center of their lives, read the Bible daily, connect with others in worship and share their faith.

Sign up by November 15 at the children’s check-in desk or by contacting Michelle Smith (407-951-5691 or michelle.smith@northlandchurch.net). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

THIS WEEK! GREETING CARD MINISTRY

Thursday, November 19, 9:30 a.m. or 7 p.m., Susie Brown’s home, 100 Ellington Place, Oviedo. Cost: $5 per person. Join us for fellowship and crafty fun. No craft skills needed! Susie will give you stepby-step instructions and will provide all materials needed. RSVP by November 15. Details: Susie Brown (susiebrown@cfl.rr.com or 407-359-5023) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEXT WEEKEND! Ladies Day Out at The Barn ANTIQUES

Saturday, November 21, meet at NOCC, 8:45 a.m. for carpool ($3 for passengers). Enjoy the day browsing, shopping and lunching in the tea room at The Barn in Lake Alfred. For information on The Barn, visit www.barnantiques.biz. RSVP by Wednesday, November 11. Indicate if you are willing to drive. Details: Amanda Hartley (407-2227374 or amanda.hartley@northlandchurch.net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Night of Prayer and Thanksgiving

Wednesday, November 25, 7 to 8:30 p.m., NOCC. Bring your favorite dessert and come worship with us this Thanksgiving Eve as we praise Him and give thanks for who He is and what He has done!

Details: Amanda Hartley (407-222-7374 or amanda. hartley@northlandchurch.net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Opportunities for students on page 7.

Northland at Oviedo congregants contributed 600 pounds of food for the church-wide food drive this past weekend.

news@westoaks Thanksgiving Day Food for Families TOMMY NOVAK Northland at West Oaks Site Minister

If you have done this in the past, you know how easy it is.

Typically, at Ocoee High School, people will pack into your car a bread box and a nonperishable box of food for each family. You can deliver to as many families as you want, or pack as many boxes as will fit into your vehicle. You will get a map to each home to which you will deliver. When you have delivered all your boxes, you can be done, or you can very year we have the opportunity to take a go back and get more boxes (which is what many of you have Thanksgiving Day meal to a family in need. We will done in the past!). be doing the same thing this year, with the hope that I encourage you to talk with the families as you deliver more people will get involved. We have delivered food to the food to them. Most of the time, they appreciate what more than 900 families, and this year the goal is 1,100. you have done for them so much that they want to talk.

This is something my whole family looks forward to every This is just another way we Thanksgiving morning, and it can love our neighbors, with has made a difference in the I was hungry and you gave no agenda – we just get to rest of our day. love them!

We will meet at 7:30 a.m. on me something to eat, I was If you would like to Thanksgiving at the Starbucks on thirsty and you gave me volunteer to help pack the Highway 50 in front of Wal-Mart. boxes or deliver the boxes We will pray together and then something to drink ... on Thursday morning, just go to Ocoee High School, where show up, and your help will we will get in line to pick up our — Matthew 25:35 (NIV) be appreciated. If you have boxes of food to deliver. a van or truck and would like to volunteer to help pick up You can help in a few ways. On Wednesday, November the food, this needs to be coordinated. So if you would call 25, beginning at around 7 p.m., volunteers are needed to Bread of Life (407-295-1679) and let them know the kind of come to Ocoee High School and help sort and pack the vehicle you have, they will organize the rest for you. Thank boxes that will be delivered Thursday morning. Also, the you for caring about our community and loving others as same night, people with vans or trucks are needed to drive Christ has loved you. This is why we are the church in the to the different Publix stores to pick up the food that will West Oaks community. be packed. Then on Thursday, November 26, beginning at 8 a.m., volunteers are needed to drive the boxed food to the >>> WESTOAKS.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET homes of the families in need.

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THIS WEEKEND Brown Bag Sunday Fill the brown bags you received this weekend with nonperishable food items to be distributed to Faith Neighborhood Center in Clermont. Details: Patti Novak (novakgirls4@aol.com) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dinner of Six Get to know others in your church community by enjoying a meal with them once a month.

Sign up now. Details: Mary Smith (marysmith@ VermeerSoutheast.com) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

volunteers needed Many volunteers are needed: ushers, greeters, and helpers in the areas of security, Children’s Ministries, Student Ministries, setup, cleanup, hospitality, special events and more. Details: Derika Hacker (407-473-4537 or derika.hacker@ northlandchurch.net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Freeze Warning Ministry

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

Opportunities for students on page 7.

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Be a Blessing This Holiday Season Service Opportunities Abound as Thanksgiving and Christmas Approach BY vanessa puleo Local Projects and Partnerships

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any of us have felt the pinch of the tight economy this year … but the holiday season is especially difficult for some families — namely those daily struggling to make ends meet — and Scripture commands us to meet their needs.

How can you give to those who are less fortunate, even when your own budget is so tight?

Volunteer!

Northland needs hundreds of volunteers in order to meet the needs of several projects this holiday season. We will be cooking meals, building food baskets, delivering pies, baking cookies, collecting shoeboxes filled with gifts, serving the homeless and much more. Take your pick of projects:

Operation Christmas Child Donate a shoebox filled with gifts or volunteer to help with the shoebox collection and distribution efforts. Collections are November 16 through 23. Visit www.samaritan.org for information on creating your own shoebox, or e-mail Marie Strickland (occgirl@juno.com) to volunteer.

Pie Drive Help ensure hungry families receive a healthy and delicious Thanksgiving meal! Your pie donation, along with donations from other local churches, will be used by a local ministry to serve the elderly and families in need a Thanksgiving luncheon on November 25. Simply drop off a homemade or store-bought pie at Northland’s Student Ministries and Care Center (SMCC) in Longwood on Tuesday, November 24, anytime before 4 p.m.

Cookie Drive

Friday, December 11 is the Cookie Drive. Bake as many cookies as you wish and drop them off at Northland’s SMCC. If you have time, volunteers are also needed to repackage all the cookies into individual packs.

BUILD A BASKET — LOCAL SERVE DAY

Join us Saturday, December 12 at 7:45 a.m. at parking lot 3 for prayer and thanksgiving with Pastor Joel C. Hunter before getting down to the task of packaging food for families and individuals in need. You will be given the name of a family in need, for which you get to “build a basket.” All the supplies will be provided. You’ll just move down an assembly line, placing items like potatoes, canned vegetables, a turkey, brownies, cookies (from the Cookie Drive!), a Bible and a DVD about the story of Jesus into the basket.

You also have the option of being part of a team that will deliver the baskets once they are assembled. Our ministry partners and Northland’s LifeHope ministry will have already contacted the basket recipients. Teams will deliver the baskets to their doors, ask for any prayer requests and invite them to a church service.

Register for these family-friendly, fun and meaningful projects at www.northlandchurch.net/serve/.

As always, if you have questions, contact me (vanessa. puleo@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7156).

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 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harvest Time International November 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pie drive November 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . Serve/deliver meals to needy November 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Homeless Ministry Team November 26 . . . . . . . . . . . Pathways to Care, serve dinner 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 SERVE Day December 17-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . Christian HELP, small team December 21-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . Christian HELP, small team December 23 . . . . . . . . . . . Christian HELP, two small teams December 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Homeless Ministry Team December 26 . . . . . . . . . . Give Kids the World, cook dinner For questions or to make a project that fits your group, contact Vanessa Puleo (407-949-7156 or vanessa.puleo@ northlandchurch.net).

PiE DRIVE

Tuesday, November 24

It’s easy as pie!

Deliver your pie anytime before 4 p.m. on Tuesday, November 24 to the Student Ministries and Care Center.

COOKIE DRIVE

Friday, December 11

Register at www.northlandchurch.net or call Vanessa Puleo (407-949-7156).

Build a Basket Shoebox Collection:

November 16 through 23 Details: Marie Strickland (407-417-5217 or occgirl@juno.com)

Saturday, December 12 Register for these Local Project Days at www.northlandchurch.net.

SERVE TEAM NEEDED

Help Christian HELP get ready for Christmas!

Six people needed each day, 3 to 4:30 p.m., December 17, 18, 21 and 22.

Emergency Christmas Package teams needed!

December 23, 9 a.m.to 12:30 p.m. or noon to 3 p.m.

Register at www.northlandchurch.net.

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

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CHRISTMAS CAMP ���� DECEMBER �� to JANUARY �

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

$230 if registration and $100 deposit are received by November 15 $270 if registration and $100 deposit are received by December 15 $310 if registration and $100 deposit are received between December 16 and 23

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

Middle School Ministry

High School Ministry

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LW LUGRox (Living Under Grace Rocks!)

November 15, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Lyman football field. Pick up an orange flier at the Welcome Desk. Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net)

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)

MD CREW352 (Christians Radically Encouraging Worship)

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

OV Justice Response Celebration

Sunday, November 22, 5 to 7 p.m., NOCC. Come celebrate what God is going to do with the money raised for International Justice Mission. Dinner included. All donations are due at this celebration! Details: Erica Emler (407-687-8570 or erica. emler@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)

LUGRox OFF November 21, 28 and December 26

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!

SPECIAL EVENT THIS WEEKEND! LW Turkey Bowl

LW O2 — Outreach, Worship,

Teaching and Hangout Time O2 OFF November 29 and December 27

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

Sundays, 6 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink. All 9th- through 12thgraders are invited to join us for an evening of fun, fellowship, awesome worship and amazing teaching from our youth pastors. Food and snacks will be offered for a few dollars. Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407-9497194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net)

OV Game Night

OV AXIS: High School Ministry

OV AXIS: Middle School MINISTRY

Saturday, November 7, 5 to 8 p.m., Cox home. Dinner included. Bring a friend! Details: Erica Emler (407-687-8570 or erica.emler@northlandchurch.net)

College 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 Movie Night

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

Saturday, November 21, 6 to 9 p.m., NOCC. Vote for the movie choice on Facebook! Dinner included. Bring a friend! Details: Erica Emler (407-687-8570 or erica.emler@ northlandchurch.net)

LW College Gathering

OV Dinner and Youth Group

(For students ageS 18-25)

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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CHRISTMAS CAMP SPONSORSHIP

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Sunday, November 29, 5 to 7 p.m., NOCC. Bring a friend!

Details: Erica Emler (407-687-8570 or erica.emler@ northlandchurch.net)

Mentoring Ministry informational meeting For Single Moms of Middle School Sons Saturday, December 5, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., room 4213, Northland at Longwood. Learn about connecting your son with a mentor, speak with the leaders and meet some men that are currently volunteering. Details and RSVP: Shaylynn Stoner (shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7194)

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My name is: __________________________________________________

Today we worship Jesus as the Good Shepherd, who cares for us as a shepherd cares for his sheep.

When we thank Him and follow Him – that’s worship!

Hello, boys and girls.

Welcome to the Beehive!

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

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To commission someone is to send that person to do a special job. Today we will be commissioned to go and care for others as Jesus cares for us all.

Bzzz.

Bzzz.

Bob.

Who’s there?

Today’s buzzword is SHEPHERD! I heard it _____________ times.

I think it’s important to God because __________________________________________________

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Bob who?

Bob, Bob.

Bob, Bob who?

Unscramble the letters to correctly spell the word that means one who cares for sheep.

REHPEH S D __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Answer: SHEPHERD

The Good Shepherd John 20:21-23 Jesus said, “May peace be with you! The Father has sent Me. So now I am sending you.”

He then breathed on them. He said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.”

The Holy Spirit leads us as a good shepherd leads his sheep. A thousand years earlier, David said, “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He restores my soul.

He guides me in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”

Bob, Bob black sheep.

Draw a picture of a good shepherd watching over his sheep.

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CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES NEEDS 25 VOLUNTEERS

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

for Saturday and Sunday evenings!

7162 or Details: Debbie Blahnik (407-949et) ch.n hur ndc thla nor nik@ blah debbie.

Like a shepherd cares for his sheep, Jesus wants us to take care of others.

This week, look for ways you can care for others.

Remember to care for their needs and feelings, too.

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Children’s Church each weekend. Alex has served for more than three years in fourth grade, while Andi joined a year later, assisting in first grade.

They are graduates of Children’s Church and a great example of families serving together. They share their sisterly affection for the children in their classrooms, as they are role models to the grade school children. Girls, we love and thank you for your faithfulness and dedication to loving God’s children.

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Hey there, why did you draw that?

Madison drew a picture of Jonah getting swallowed up by the big fish. She learned that God gives us second chances just like He did for Jonah when he was disobedient.

Search for and circle each word Jesus spoke in John 20:21.

“May peace be with you!

The Father has sent me. So now I am sending you.”

I M E R S H F A T H E R P Y O U N L E H H N D W A A A M I I C S S E N T E N O W G H U T H E B E Word bank: MAY, PEACE, BE, WITH, YOU, THE, FATHER, HAS, SENT, ME, SO, NOW, I, AM, SENDING

Join the children for a celebration of what they’ve learned this year in Children’s Church: who God is and what He has done!

Friday, December 4, 7 p.m.

Northland at Longwood Sanctuary FREE ADMISSION.

A brief reception will follow in the foyer.

Child care provided for infants through 3-year-olds.

Rehearsal: Saturday, November 21, 10 a.m. to noon, Children’s Worship Wing

Details and registration: Julie Meeke r (407-949-7153 or julie.meeker@northlandchurch.net)

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A ‘Simple’ Plan: Reach the World for Christ

By ROBERT ANDRESCIK Director of Public Relations

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his week, Northland launched a new online tool called DoingChurchSimply.com that will connect believers globally and help spread the message of Christ throughout the world in remote places like ... Allen, Texas.

It was back in the late 90s when Dan and Sabrina Reidland traveled from Allen to Orlando for vacation. They had heard about Northland from some friends and decided to check it out for themselves. Northland was still meeting in The Rink at the time, and the church made a lasting impression upon the couple.

Years later, having never set foot inside the church’s new facilities, the Reidland family took a step of faith, joining the 12,000 who call Northland their church home, including 2,000 people from 30 countries who regularly worship via the Web. “We just plug our laptop into our TV and have church together. It’s amazing.

We've had visiting friends who have also worshiped with us,” Reidland explains.

Having recently attended a house church conference with Dr. Dan Lacich, one of Northland’s pastors and executive director of sites development, the Reidlands are now preparing to take another step of faith—starting a “simple church” in their home.

“I really appreciate the way DoingChurchSimply. com addresses the practical considerations of the simple church model,” Reidland says. “It’s giving us a real shot in the arm for investigating what a simple church arrangement might look like here.”

Keep It Simple

It probably doesn’t come as much of a surprise that DoingChurchSimply.com is … well, simple.

When you log on to the site, you are presented with 11 short videos, which cover everything from “setting up your home as a ministry outpost” to “sacraments and the church.” There are also links to blogs and other resources that provide both the “why?” and the “how?” behind setting up a “simple church.”

Nathan Clark is Northland's director of digital innovations and one of the church’s online ministers.

He explains, “We designed the new site simply, on purpose, to reinforce the philosophy that anyone can do this.”

According to Dr. Lacich, the simple church model is very much along the lines of what most first-century Christians experienced: “They didn’t

have a sanctuary or temple, but homes or similar locations.

They couldn't go down the street to First Baptist or First Presbyterian, they had to figure out how to be the church where they were.”

The new site equips people to be the church, turning their homes and other locations into “mission outposts” to reach people for Christ.

“We use the term ‘simple church’ instead of ‘house church’ because some people are gathering in places other than homes. It could be a local community room, a restaurant or office, even under a tree in the park. The point is you don't need a conventional church building in order to be and do the things that defined the church.”

This summer, Northland began partnering with Global Media Outreach (GMO), training congregants to become online missionaries out of their homes.

The endeavor has been hugely successful. More than 200 Northlanders now spend time every day ministering online and have replied to thousands of questions posted by seekers.

But there was a challenge ...

“People have been coming to Christ all over the world, but many are in countries that don't allow for regular churches to exist,” says Dr. Joel C. Hunter, Northland’s senior pastor and one of GMO’s online missionaries. “We can now resource people to be the church where they are … that's the ultimate!”

These simple churches will also multiply and make other churches, Pastor Hunter says.

“I believe that we can cover the earth in the next 20 years,” he predicts. “Everyone will be able to hear the Gospel and not only have an invitation to Jesus Christ but, should He tarry, have the support that they need to grow in Christ and impact their communities for Him.” An unintended side benefit to this model of church planting—it’s a lot cheaper than traditional methods.

Missed out on NOW? Catch up anytime — all class resources (including full video) are available at now.northlandchurch.net:

Session 2 — IN THE SANCTUARY: Led by Pastor Vernon Rainwater. A study of David and personal worship.

Christian Living

Session 1 — Following Jesus in a Globalized World:

Led by Michael VanHuis and guests. Ask, “How can I be Jesus in a global world?” Learn perspective and cultural engagement for the church today.

We invite you to join us Thursday, November 19 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the sanctuary for training of all Communion team members.

Global Outreach

now. On Demand!

Session 1 — bible basics: Led by Sean Cooper. Where did the Bible come from? Why do we believe that it’s true? How can I apply it to my life?

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ow many Northlanders does it take to serve Communion? Literally hundreds!

To RSVP, e-mail communion@northlandchurch.net or contact Jan Stenstrom (407-937-0567). For child care reservations, contact Diane Jones (407-949-7188 or diane. jones@northlandchurch.net).

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Communion Servers Needed at Longwood Site

session 2 — Finding an Ark in the Media Flood: Led by Loyd Boldman. 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 Session 1 — The Doctrine of Man: Led by Pastor Joel

C. Hunter. Find your purpose as you learn why God created man and what sets you apart as a believer in Christ.

session 2 —The Doctrine of God: Led by Pastor Dan Lacich. Get answers to all your big questions about God.

RELEVANTREADS

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

The Irresistible Revolution: Living as an Ordinary Radical,

by Shane Claiborne With his vision for ordinary radicals ready to change the world, Claiborne describes authentic faith rooted in belief, action and love. He invites readers into a movement of the Spirit that begins inside and extends into a broken world.

Fresh Faith: What Happens When Real Faith Ignites God’s People, by Jim Cymbala with Dean Merrill Born out of the heart and soul of The Brooklyn Tabernacle, the message of Fresh Faith is illustrated by true stories of men and women whose lives have been changed through the power of faith.

The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For?, by Rick Warren In this remarkable best-seller, Warren teaches us to understand God’s purposes and plans for our lives, so that we can learn to live the lives for which we were created. The book consists of 40 short chapters so that it can be read as a personal devotional or studied with a group.

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

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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, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. Gain freedom from life’s hurts, habits and hang-ups over dinner, fellowship and share groups, which include Newcomers 101, Men and Women’s Chemical Dependency, Women’s Co-Dependency, and Parents of Prodigals.

Details: Laurie Jean Harrington (lauriejean2@ bellsouth.net or mmannen@cfl.rr.com)

LW CONQUERING FEAR, ANGER, ANXIETY

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

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)

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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)

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.

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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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)

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 Fridays, 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. 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)

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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

LW BUDDY BREAK

Saturday, December 12, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. Northland joins with Nathaniel’s Hope monthly to provide three hours of free respite for parents and caregivers of special needs children. Drop off your child with our trained volunteers. Details and registration: Laura Lee Wright (407-9370549 or buddybreak@northlandchurch.net)

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COMMON GROUND — YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY (Age 25-40) Mondays, 7 to 8:15 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 (Northland.YAM@gmail.com)

LW Covering Care Blanket Ministry

Third Thursday of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m.; or first Saturday of each month, 3 to 4:30 p.m., room 4217. For those who can knit or sew, this group makes blankets for local hospitals and people in need in the community. Details and donations: Nicole Roberts (407-699-8575)

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 FLAG FOOTBALL

Saturdays, through May, 10 a.m., Lyman High School practice fields. Coed. Details: Nathan Naversen (407-701-7577 or nate@ magicwebhosting.com)

Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m. Learn practical steps for healing, hope and reconciliation in the Lord.

Details on qualification and assessment: Donna Delzingaro (407-937-1749)

LW FAITH AND SCIENCE GROUP

LW UNEMPLOYED MEN SUPPORT GROUP

LW GOLF — links fellowship

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)

MD Celebrate Recovery Local Chapter

Tuesdays, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Calvary Chapel of the Lakes, 351 Plaza Drive, Tavares. For those

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Wednesday, December 2, room 4204. Discuss modern science discovery in light of God’s word.

Details: Kent Cofoid (kent.cofoid@gmail.com)

• Friday, November 20, 7:45 a.m., Alaqua Country Club, cost $43 • Saturday, November 21, 7:45 a.m., Eastwood Golf Club, cost $32 • Friday, December 11, 11 a.m., Rock Springs Ridge Golf Club, cost $35 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)

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Mentoring Ministry informational meeting for Single Moms of Middle School Sons Saturday, December 5, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., room 4213. Learn about connecting your son with a mentor, speak with the leaders and meet some men that are currently volunteering. Details and RSVP: Shaylynn Stoner (shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7194)

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 (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 (407-249-0435)

LW SENIORS GROUP

Third Wednesday of each month, 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall. Bring nonperishable food items for the Pastoral Care pantry.

Details: Marilyn Casey (407-273-2857)

LW SINGLE ADULT MINISTRIES

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

Learn more: christiansocial.meetup.com/189/.

LW SOCCER – ACHE

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

LW softball

Join other men and women on this adult coed team or the men’s team to compete in local leagues. They love to go out and play softball and have fun and fellowship together. Details: www. nlsoftball.com or northlandsoftball@gmail.com

LW TENNIS

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

LW WORD WEAVERS

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

MD LADIES NIGHT OUT Fourth Thursday of every month, 7 to 9 p.m., Chili’s, Mount Dora. Bring a friend. Details:

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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)

LW CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES PRAYER TEAM

MD SMALL CHILDREN/HOMESCHOOL PLAY GROUP

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

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

Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to noon, location alternates; call for details. Details: Michele Pruitt (352-408-3909)

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

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)

LW PRAYER GROUP

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OV Prayer Team

Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., Welday home, Oviedo.

Work together to have a stronger, more loving and vibrant relationship with your spouse. Details: Amanda Hartley (407-222-7374 or amanda. hartley@northlandchurch.net)

Thursdays, 6:30 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1116. Details: Jean Sherwood (407-796-4705)

Receive weekly prayer requests via e-mail for our Oviedo congregation and community. Details: Amanda Hartley (amanda.hartley@northlandchurch.net or 407-222-7374)

WO WEST OAKS PLAY GROUP

Join us for fellowship and fun. Details: Sara Sundermeyer (407-575-6178 or scostantini@ hotmail.com) or Kimberly Fulmer (407-6563008 or kfulmer@earthlink.net)

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Connect with West Oaks women each month.

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

ADULT BIBLE STUDIES LW Alpha Course

- Is There More to Life than This?

Sundays, through December 13, 4 to 5:45 p.m., rooms 4206-7. This week’s topic: How can I be sure of my faith? Why and how do I Pray?.

Ask and discover answers to essential questions of life and get a practical introduction to the Christian faith. Registration $10 per individual or $15 for two! Child care by reservation.

Details: Jamila Millette (jamila.millette@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1832)

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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)

LW Third Verse

Second and fourth Wednesdays, 1:30 to 3 p.m., room 1116, Student Ministries and Care Center. For women 55 and over. Study the book of Esther, pray and have fellowship.

Details: Jean Sherwood (407-796-4705)

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)

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)

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, January 16, 7 p.m., rooms 4206-7. Child care is available upon request. Details: Diane Jones (407-9497188 or diane.jones@northlandchurch.net)

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)

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) 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)

MEN’S BIBLE STUDIES LW ISAIAH

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

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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)

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

ADULTS LW Answers to Prayer

Sundays, 11 a.m., room 4204. Learn to pray and be challenged by the classic writings of George Mueller in modern language, which teach trusting in God alone to provide for every need in every circumstance of life. This is an ongoing class, join any time. Details: Mickey and Cindy Mallin (407-322-6101)

LW DC4K Training

DivorceCare for Kids is training leadership for the fall season. Do you feel called to work with children ages 6 to 12 who are experiencing the pain of divorce? Details: Elaine Harland (elaine. harland@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4002)

LW DIVORCECARE FACILITATORS TRAINING

Facilitators are needed to work alongside the DivorceCare ministry. Learn to help those who are currently experiencing the pain of divorce find healing. Details: Elaine Harland (407-9494002 or elaine.harland@northlandchurch.net)

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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 Stepfamilies Class

Sundays, through December 13, 9 a.m., room 4210. Discover biblical methods and practical tools for nurturing stepfamilies and providing hope and skills for conquering the challenges of stepfamily life and interaction. Details and registration: Doug Hubbard (407-695-5100 or doughubbard@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: January 24 to February 14. Focus: Salvation and assurance.

Includes Communion instruction.

• STEP 2—THE MOST IMPORTANT THING: January 24 to February 28. 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: April 11 to May 23. Focus: To develop skills in exploring the Bible.

MEN LW FAITHFUL AND TRUE

Mondays, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall.

Join a fellowship of men pursuing sexual integrity. Workbooks are available at Northland’s bookstore for $17. Details and registration: Bryce Hagedorn (407-227-3072 or brycehagedorn@ yahoo.com) or Kevin Urichko (407-949-7166 or kevin.urichko@northlandchurch.net)

LW Winning at Work and Home Thursdays, 6:30 to 8 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, Fellowship Hall. This 8-week study by Dr. Robert Lewis of Men’s Fraternity explores how men can enjoy and engage in work and relate at home. Details: Tom Horvath (Tom@ tomhorvath.com) OV Men’s Fraternity Group (Years 1, 2, 3) Tuesdays, 6:30 a.m., NOCC. Includes three one-year-long studies beginning with The Quest for Authentic Manhood, followed by Winning at Work and Home and ending with The Great Adventure. Studies provide men with an encouraging process that teaches them how to live lives of authentic manhood as modeled

by Jesus Christ and directed by the Word of God. Details: Jeremy Jobson (jeremy.jobson@ northlandchurch.net or 407-929-3053) WO MEN IN THE WORD Saturdays, 8 a.m., House Blend Cafe. Read through Frances Chan’s book Crazy Love. Details: Jerry Murphy (407-522-1672 or jerry.murphy@ ieee.org)

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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).

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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)

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 CELEBRATE RECOVERY MUSICIANS

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)

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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 communion servers

Communion servers are needed the first weekend of each month. Several are needed for the Christmas services. Training provided.

Details: Jan Stenstrom (407-937-0567 or communion@northlandchurch.net)

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)

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)

Saturdays, except the fifth Saturday of the month. Share your pets with people in nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, etc. Details: Becky Yeager (leahyeager@aol.com or 407-699-4903)

LW RECOVERY MINISTRY

Volunteers with a heart for the hurting, and recovery or 12-step experience needed to help with a ministry. Details: Laurie Jean Harrington (407-977-6742 or lauriejean2@bellsouth.net)

MD VOLUNTEER AT THE CARPENTER’S HOUSE FOR CHILDREN This center in Lake County is home to 16 abandoned, displaced and medically needy children, ranging in age from 2 to 19 years. There are many opportunities for involvement. Details: Ann South (south4@comcast.net or 352-267-3388) or www.thecarpentershouseoflakecounty.com OV GOOD SAMARITAN Serve someone in need in your community through meal deliveries. Details: Maggie Jobson (mjobson@cfl.rr.com) OV International Friendship Ministries Serving locally with global impact through outreach opportunities to international students at UCF, including social activities, Bible studies, conversational English language practice and more. Details: Michele Moresi (407-694-7196 or sailingfan2@hotmail.com)

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

First Saturday of each month, 3 to 4:30 p.m. or third Thursday of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 4217. Work on baby caps and blankets for distribution in local communities.

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

LW DISASTER RESPONSE TEAMS

Medical professionals, licensed CDL drivers, culinary professionals, veterinarians or vet techs, licensed mental health counselors and those interested in providing mental health services needed for the Northland Disaster Response Teams. Training provided. Details: Gretchen Kerr (407-949-7190 or gretchen. kerr@northlandchurch.net)

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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)

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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) EXCHANGE MINISTRIES Mondays, 7:15 to 9:15 p.m., First Baptist Orlando, E-2 building, third floor, 3000 S. John Young Parkway, Orlando. A Christ-centered ministry for men and women struggling with homosexuality. Details: John Westcott (407-5144356 or www.exchangeministries.org). A support group takes place the first Monday of each month at 7:15 p.m to encourage parents, friends and family who have loved ones struggling with sexual identity. Details: Cherrie Rowe (407-322-6850 or cherbear100@aol.com); inquiries are confidential.

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) JMJ Life Center The JMJ Life Center, a crisis pregnancy center, has recently moved to an office near UCF, 3403 Technological Ave., Suite 12, Orlando.

Details: Bill Cekala (407-620-9758 or www. jmjlifecenter.org)

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

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) MOPS (MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS) First and third Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m., east/central Orlando. Meet other moms and get refreshed. Details: Jackie Howe (407281-9276 or congagirl@earthlink.net) ON THE THRESHOLD OF HOPE Wednesdays, 5:50 p.m. to 7 p.m., The Parlor at Reformed Theological Seminary. Study this book by Diane Mandt Langberg, Ph. D., on opening the door to healing for survivors of sexual abuse. Details: Olivia Litwiller or Becky Valentine (407-949-4000, ext. 1789 or 1740) WORKPLACE MINISTRY First Tuesday of each month, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Orlando. J4 Leaders, an interdenominational ministry for women to help encourage one another to succeed with a biblical worldview.

Details and reservations: sschultz2@cfl.rr.com or 407-522-4797

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

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comcast.net or 352-267-3388) or Sharlee Hollingsworth (shollingsworth2@cfl.rr.com)

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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)

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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)

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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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)

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) MD LOVE COLLECTION New collection each month. Visit the information table for list. Details: Ann South (south4@

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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).

bed sheets and pillowcases and many other items are needed at Safehouse of Seminole for battered women and their children. Visit their website for a complete needs list (www. safehouseofseminole.org) Details: admin@ safehouseofseminole.org or 407-302-5220 vehicles are needed at Recovery House of Central Florida (www.recoveryhouseinc.org). It also needs pressure-washing equipment, power tools, and hand tools. Details: Erik Robinson (407-323-5857 or erikrhcf@yahoo.com)

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

FINANCIAL REPORT

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As of NOVEMBER 9, 2009 Electronic giving is available at the kiosks located in the foyer or online at www.northlandchurch.net. Offering envelopes are available at all giving boxes and can also be mailed to your home for convenience.

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

TITHES and OFFERINGS

This Week This Quarter This Year

Need $237,553 $1,425,318 $10,753,507

Received $201,479 $1,325,119 $10,008,050 Surplus / (Deficit) ($36,074) ($100,199) ($745,457) *

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

BUILDING FUND

This Week This Quarter This Year

Need $35,298 $211,788 $1,663,095

Received $22,494 $155,571 $1,350,773 Surplus / (Deficit) ($12,804) ($56,217) ($312,322) LOAN BALANCE is currently $19,527,500 ...............................................................................................................

ATTENDANCE for weekend of November 7 to 9, 2009 Northland at Longwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,070 Northland at Mount Dora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 Northland at Oviedo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Northland at West Oaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Northland Webstream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,801 at 1,041 sites Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,590 at 1,045 sites

WO = Northland at west oaks

Before coming to Northland, Dr. Lacich planted churches using “western models” of traditional church planting. “It's an expensive, time-consuming, and more often than not, unsuccessful venture,” he says. “This is putting church planting in the hands of believers who sense a call from God to minister to the people around them. It’s something most believers can do that if they just have the tools and the permission to do so.”

It’s also a very effective way to plant churches, Dr. Hunter notes: “Church that starts out simply has the greatest amount of fellowship and the greatest amount of encouragement in going toward what is the mutual mission cited by Christ—not only to be serving one another, but to spread the Gospel.”

DoingChurchSimply.com will also equip people worshiping with Northland online to shift from worshiping in isolation to corporate worship. More than 4,000 miles away, in Malaga, Spain, Tibor and Daniella Tatrai will use the new site to help them reach their friends and neighbors for Christ.

The Tatrai’s aren’t missionaries, just Christians with regular jobs and a heart for evangelism.

The couple met in Orlando—she is Brazilian and he is Hungarian—and they attended Northland regularly. Having relocated to Spain in 2008, they now worship online with the church.

“We are six hours ahead, so when we watch the 9 a.m. morning service, it’s 3 p.m. here,” Tibor says. “We are still able to connect to Northland, watch the service online. Even though we’re 4,000 miles apart, it feels like just a small step away.”

Thankful for the resources DoingChurchSimply.com provides, the Tatrais are hoping to bring others into God’s family.

“Unfortunately people are very closed minded here in Europe, so it is hard to break the ice,” Tibor explains. “However, we are sure God has placed us here to spread His word, and so He will help us.”

Getting Started

Despite the fact that Northland has simplified simple church so that just about anyone can do it, many people will still be understandably intimidated by the prospect. But according to Nathan Clark, it’s just like any other time you’d invite somebody to your house.

“Most of us have been to a Super Bowl party before, where someone invites you to their home and you engage in this experience together. It's the same thing—you call a friend, you send an e-mail, maybe have a little pig cutout that says BBQ to follow. You tell them, ‘Hey, we actually do church at our house. We connect online, and it’s amazing … and we would love to have you come over.’”

As believers begin to explore DoingChurchSimply.com, Dr. Lacich hopes they will begin to realize that God has put them where they are for a purpose: to be the salt and light so that others can come to know and love Jesus Christ: “I can’t tell you how many times I’ve talk to Christians who moved into a new home and were depressed because none of their new neighbors follow Jesus. Or they start a new job and they’re surrounded by unbelievers. They're stunned when I tell them how wonderful I think that is!”

He concludes, “If you live in an environment where the opportunities to show people the love of Jesus are endless, that’s a great place to be.”

Last Weekend’s Food Drive: Heavy Duty!

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undreds of Northlanders, touched by the news about the bare shelves at food pantries across Central Florida, stepped up and participated in a church-wide food drive last weekend.

Volunteers had their hands full as piles and piles of grocery bags were collected in the parking lots at all sites.

Well, the results are in … donations totaled a WHOPPING 14,487 pounds of food, crushing last year’s total of 9,700 pounds! Our ministry partner trucks were literally overflowing as they pulled away.

Thank you to everyone who participated! There are still many opportunities to serve people in need during the holidays. Check out page 6 to learn more.

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OVIEDO SITE

Whom do I contact if:

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

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

I am in crisis?

Northland’s main line . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 I want to seek counseling?

Counseling referral line . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7204 I have a prayer request?

Prayer request line . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4025 I need the Hospital Ministry to pay a visit?

Elaine Harland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7149 I want to become a member?

Ruth Sapp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4039 I have accepted Christ into my heart and wish to be baptized?

Sharon Ferreira (adult/student) . . . . 407-949-7189 Diane Jones (infants–grade school) . . 407-949-7188 I need information on Student Ministries?

Shaylynn Stoner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7194 I need information about Children’s Ministries?

Longwood: Debbie Blahnik . . . . . . . 407-949-7162 Mount Dora: Tanya Carpenter . . . . . 352-735-3832 Oviedo: Michelle Smith . . . . . . . . . 407-718-5510 West Oaks: Derika Hacker . . . . . . . 407-473-4537 I am interested in Distributed Journeys?

Patti Harshey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0573 I want to help at Northland?

Longwood: Calvie Hughson . . . . . . . 407-937-1831 Mount Dora: Bill Chapman . . . . . . . 352-434-4116 Oviedo: Amanda Hartley . . . . . . . . 407-222-7374 West Oaks: Derika Hacker . . . . . . . 407-473-4537 I want to get involved in a local serving project Vanessa Puleo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7156 or visit www.northlandchurch.net I am getting married?

Sharon Ferreira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7189 I need to plan a funeral?

Sharon Ferreira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7189 I would like to order CDs, DVDs, Tapes and/or newspapers?

Network Sound Inc . . . . . . . . . . . 407-834-8555 or northlandorders@networksoundinc.com

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

LONGWOOD SITE 530 Dog Track Road, Longwood, FL 32750 www.northlandchurch.net / info@northlandchurch.net Main Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 Main Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-830-9840 Longwood Blog Website . . . . . . . . . . . blogs.northlandchurch.net Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7199 Steve Bruton, Manager Donna Duckhorn, Assistant Manager Patricia McManus, Assistant Manager Bookstore Hours: Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday–Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLOSED Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:15 to 7 p.m.

Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 5:15 to 8 p.m.

Children’s Ministries Debbie Blahnik, Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7162 Teri Grayson, Early Childhood Administrator . . . . . . 407-949-4014 Julie Meeker, Grade School Administrator . . . . . . . 407-949-7153 Pam Anderson, Co-op Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7179 Pastoral Care Scotty Alderman, Pastoral Care Coordinator . . . . . 407-949-4035 Elaine Harland, Care Ministries Coordinator . . . . . 407-949-4402 Worship Services Ruth Sapp, Congregational Services Director . . . . . 407-949-4039 Susan Cholewa, Site Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0544 Kathy Campbell, Deaf Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-328-4785

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 Jeremy Jobson, Site Minister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-929-3053 jeremy.jobson@northlandchurch.net Amanda Hartley, Site Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-222-7374 amanda.hartley@northlandchurch.net Erica Emler, Student Ministries Coordinator . . . . . 407-687-8570 erica.emler@northlandchurch.net Michelle Smith, Children’s Ministries . . . . . . . . . . 407-718-5510 michelle.smith@northlandchurch.net Mike Grindstaff, Small Group and Bible Study Connections Lay Leader . . . . . . . . . 917-716-1362 or mgrindstaff@topps.com Josh Smith, Set Up/Tear down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-739-8602 JoshuaMSmith1@yahoo.com Kathy Franz, Boys Town Liaison . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-415-7678 Prayer — For prayer requests or to join the Oviedo prayer team contact Amanda Hartley (amanda.hartley@northlandchurch.net) Good Samaritan Ministry — Help someone who really needs it, right now! Sign-up and details: Maggie Jobson (mjobson@cfl.rr.com) Be in the Know — Get on the e-mail list for ongoing events and information. Details: Amanda Hartley (amanda.hartley@ northlandchurch.net)

WEST OAKS SITE St. Pauls Presbyterian Church 9600 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee, FL 34761 St. Pauls Presbyterian Church is located across from the West Oaks mall. The entrance is off Citrus Oaks Avenue.

West Oaks Blog Website . . . . . . . . westoaks.northlandchurch.net

MOUNT DORA SITE The Seventh-Day Adventist Church 18440 Highway 441, Mount Dora, FL 32757 The Seventh-Day Adventist Church is on the left side of the highway. Look for the “Northland” sign.

Mount Dora Blog Website . . . . . . mountdora.northlandchurch.net General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7184 Bill Chapman, Site Minister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352-434-4116 bill.chapman@northlandchurch.net Frances Merritt, Site Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-554-0076 Cell: 352-409-7777 or jasonandfrances@comcast.net John Tucker, Setup/Takedown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-438-9961 wyoming01@earthlink.net Tanya Carpenter, Children’s Ministries . . . . . . . . . 352-735-3832 tcarpenter@cfl.rr.com Prayer Kitty Merritt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352-589-1770 Christina Ferrito-Dugan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352-735-1974 Marilyn Faber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352-357-0983 Ann South, Carpenter’s House for Children . . . . . . 352-267-3388 south4@comcast.net 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 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) Everyday Ministry: From Prayer to Pastoring Scripture focus:

John 20:21-23 (NASB)

Worship focus:

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So Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you; as the Father has sent Me, I also send you.” And when He had said this, He breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, their sins have been forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they have been retained.”

Worship Christ today as the Good Shepherd, who gave His life for the sheep.

Notes:

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

Dear Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Shepherd of Your people, thank You that we, Your servants, can gather here today. Help us to be faithful in the care and nurture of Your flock, and we pray that, following Your example and the teaching of Your holy life, we may by Your grace grow into Your likeness and into the fullness of Your righteousness.

NEXT WEEKEND: Pastor Adrian de Visser | Kithu Sevana, A Church Distributed, Sri Lanka | Challenges in the Mission Field. Past, Present and Future | Acts 1:8

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