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LENTEN STUDY
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FEBRUARY 14 - 21, 2009
Dr. Joel C. Hunter | The Essentials of Christianity: God in the Flesh | John 1:14
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Affirm your commitment to Christ and one another.
One who finds God is already found by God. Anything we would
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What’s Happening This Week?
*Concurrent worship with other sites (cc) Child care provided (hi) Hearing-impaired interpretation
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15
4:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm
Prayer Meeting WORSHIP (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 “Belong” Study LUGRox
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15 7:30 am 8:30 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 10:45 am 10:45 am 10:45 am 10:45 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 2:30 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:30 pm 4:30 pm 5:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:15 pm
Prayer Meeting (cc) Marriage Prep Class WORSHIP (cc)* (hi) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Romans Study Transformers Study (cc) “Belong” Study (cc) The Bible Relevant Now! Class (cc) Financial Peace University WORSHIP (cc)* Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Special Needs Class 24/7 The Gathering Infant Baptisms “Belong” Study Singles Small Group Young Believers Step 1 (cc) Young Believers Step 2 (cc) Dominican Republic Meeting WORSHIP (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 College Ministry
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16 9:45 am 10:00 am 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm
Beth Moore Study (cc) Precepts Class (cc) Post Marriage 911 Study (cc) WORSHIP (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 “Belong” Study (cc) Faithful and True Men’s Group
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:15 pm
GriefShare (cc) AMEN Divorce Care Amazon DJ Info Meeting Praxis (cc)
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 9:30 am 12:30 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm
Joy of Living Study Helping Hearts O2 Rally Beth Moore Study (cc) Life Teachings of Jesus Care Minister Training “Belong” Study
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19 6:00 am 6:30 am 6:30 am 6:30 am 10:00 am 6:30 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm
Men’s Fraternity Men’s Bible Study Men’s Praise and Prayer Women’s Prayer Co-op Bible Study (cc) Beth Moore Study Access Parent Support Group (cc) Blanket Ministry Divine Reflections Precepts Men’s Fraternity His Way
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21 9:00 am 4:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm
Single MOMent Prayer Meeting WORSHIP (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 LUGRox Couples Café
Prayer Room SANCTUARY ECW CWW 4209,10,13,15 SMCC Prayer Room The Rink/SMCC SANCTUARY ECW CWW 4213 F.Hall/SMCC 4205,4210 4209 4206-7 SANCTUARY ECW CWW CWW The Rink/SMCC Sanctuary 4205,13,15 4206-8 5108-9/CWW 5106-7/CWW 4204 SANCTUARY ECW CWW The Rink/SMCC 4204-10 4213-15 4210 SANCTUARY ECW CWW 4206-7 1118/SMCC 1118/SMCC 4206-7 4205,8,9,10 5106-7/CWW 4204 4213,15,17 F.Hall/SMCC SMCC 5100,02-06/CWW 4206-7 4210 4205,09,13,15,17 1111/SMCC 1118/SMCC 1104/SMCC 1116/SMCC 4212-14 4206-7 5106-7/CWW 4204 4208 4212-14 4128 F.Hall/SMCC The Rink/SMCC Prayer Room SANCTUARY ECW CWW SMCC Nature’s Table Café
9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:30 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am
WORSHIP (cc)* Infants/Walkers Classes for 2 year olds Classes for 3’s - K’s Grade School Ministry CREW352 Youth Bible Study WORSHIP (cc)* Infants/Walkers Classes for 2 year olds Classes for 3’s - K’s Grade School Ministry
SANCTUARY Room 15 Room 15 Room 1 Rooms 2, 3 Youth Room SANCTUARY Room 15 Room 15 Room 1 Rooms 2, 3
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 6:30 am 7:00 pm
Men’s Bible Fellowship Celebrate Recovery (cc)
Rooms 2, 3 Calvary Chapel
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 9:30 am 10:00 am 7:00 pm 7:00 pm
Women’s Bible Study Homeschool Play Group CREW352 “Belong” Study
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20 7:00 pm
Mount Dora Home Group
Rooms 2, 3 TBD Sanctuary Rooms 2, 3 Details: page 11
OVIEDO SITE ............................................................................ SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15
9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 6:00 pm
WORSHIP (cc)* Infants Classes for 2’s - 3’s Classes for 4’s - K’s WORSHIP (cc)* Infants - 2’s Classes for 3’s - 4’s K’s - Grade School AXIS: Middle School Small Groups The Quest for Authentic Manhood (Men) AXIS: High School Ministry
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16 7:30 pm
Bible Study — 1 Corinthians
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 6:15 am 6:30 pm
The Quest for Authentic Manhood (Men) AXIS: Middle School Ministry
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19
7:00 pm
The New Eve Study (Women)
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21 6:00 pm
Movie Under the Stars
AUDITORIUM 9-109 9-105 8-107 AUDITORIUM 9-109 9-107 8-107 9-105 7-111 NOCC Welday home NOCC NOCC NOCC NOCC
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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
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21 7:00 am
Men’s Small Group
CHAPEL 215 215 211 213 104/F.Hall 104/F.Hall Room 6
(ECW) Early Childhood Wing (CWW) Children’s Worship Wing (SMCC) Student Ministries and Care Center
What’s on the Web? Northland’s website is ALL NEW!
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WORSHIP GOD Instant access to past sermons from Dr. Joel C. Hunter. PLUS, take notes online for later viewing. ..........................................................................
GET EQUIPPED Participate in the new online Belong study, featuring Dr. Hunter and Pastor Vernon Rainwater. ..........................................................................
SERVE OTHERS Learn about Northland’s global partners and sign up for local service projects. ..........................................................................
Looking for JOB OPPORTUNITIES at Christian organizations? Go to jobs.northlandchurch.net. ..........................................................................
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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 (407367-9612 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 Saturdays, 4:30 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 our concurrent prison worship:
SEMINOLE COUNTY John E. Polk Correctional Facility Sundays, 9 a.m. Serving the men’s dorms. Details: Greg Harrington (407927-4137 or gregharrington2@bellsouth.net) ORANGE COUNTY 33rd Street Correctional Facility Sundays, 9 a.m., DVD Serving the women’s Christian dorm. Details: Mary Ann Mannen (407-913-4777 or mmannen@cfl.rr.com)
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ABOUT NORTHLAND ..............................................................................
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OUR VISION To see people coming to Christ and growing in Him as we link local and global communities for ministry and worship everywhere, every day.
At Northland, we always open our worship services by saying, “Thank you for bringing the church into these rooms!” Why? Because Northland is a church distributed, gathering in Longwood, Mount Dora, Oviedo and West Oaks, and at more than 1,000 sites worldwide via the Web. In other words, it isn’t the physical structure or the many programs that make up the church ... it’s people like you! You are the church. And it’s our goal to help you to be the church ... everywhere, every day.
OUR MISSION To call people to know and follow Christ and equip them to worship and serve together.
Thank you for joining us today to worship God for who He is and what He has done! “Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ” (Ephesians 1:2, NIV).
OUR CORE VALUES Worship, Spiritual Formation, Personal generational Leadership and Partnership.
Please pick up a visitor card from one of the ushers or at the Welcome Center so that we can learn more about you and help you to connect to the many classes, groups and opportunities to serve with others. Ministry,
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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
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Precept upon Precept for women
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.
NEW STUDY
Revelation, Part 1: Jesus’ Message to the Church Mondays, March 2 through May 11 (no class March 30) 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., rooms 4213-14 Details and registration: Melody Ringenberg (rringenberg@cfl.rr.com or 407-884-9794)
Join us for LIVE Webstream Worship at www.northlandchurch.net.
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FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Cost: $14 Dads / $6 Daughters Purchase tickets at www.northlandchurch.net
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NORTHLAND NEWS .............................................................................. Publish His glorious deeds among the nations. Tell everyone about the amazing things He does. (Psalm 96:3, NLT) SEND NEWSPAPER CORRESPONDENCE TO: newspaper@northlandchurch.net NEWSPAPER STAFF Dede Caruso, Coordinator/Production Artist Melissa Bogdany, Copy Editor Robert Andrescik, Director of Public Relations Connie Rainwater, Contributing Writer Tracy Bardwell, Production Artist NEWSPAPER VOLUNTEERS Becky Hunter, Editor-at-Large Jeff Hawkins (www.jeffhawkins.com), Photographer Sarah Hall, Photographer Bob Wegner, Photographer Rick Bradshaw, Photographer
Details: Julie Meeker (407-949-7153 or julie.meeker@northlandchurch.net)
Wondering how YOU could serve at Northland?
Start here!
USHER/GREETER TRAINING Thursday, March 5 7 to 9 p.m., Northland at Longwood Sanctuary This training is for current ushers and greeters as well as those interested in serving the Lord through the congregation. Details: Susan Cholewa (407937-0544 or susan.cholewa@ northlandchurch.net)
Lenten study begins February 25. More info on page 10.
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PRACTICE THE STORY BY CONNIE RAINWATER Director of Content Development
“Lent, as we will experience together soon, designs to interrupt the comfortable patterns of life that so easily lull us to sleep. However, one of the great challenges of Lent is its very longevity in the tradition of the Church. In some ways, the tradition designed to interrupt the pattern has become the pattern that needs to be interrupted. Lent is a fire alarm, a wake-up call, a closer brush with the death that leads to life. The secret lies in the way we approach the season. Don’t approach it as an interesting tradition, a spiritual exercise or worse — a contest, a rote givingup-chocolate thing every year. That’s the pattern. We are looking for a way of practice that narrates us into the Story of stories. Beyond the notion of spiritual disciplines, we are searching for what we like to call ‘story immersion practices.’ Story immersion practices are those curious ways and means that re-orient our own stories inside of the grand story of Father, Son and Holy Spirit.” — J.D. Walt
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oin us as we practice the story this Lenten season in a study by J.D. Walt, dean of the Chapel at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. Immerse yourself in the story by joining him for a preview on Wednesday, February 18 at 7 p.m. in the Northland at Longwood sanctuary, and hear from Rev. Walt himself how to practice the Story. The personal Lenten reader, In Me, In You, will begin on Ash Wednesday, February 25. This study, which is a daily reader and additional components, will be available on Northland’s website, www.northlandchurch. net. If you prefer to have a personal copy of the reader, they will be available in the Northland bookstore at a small cost. There will be an intergenerational service that will provide additional opportunities for breaking the patterns of our lives, each Wednesday from February 18 through April 8 at 7 p.m. at Northland at Longwood. We are grateful to Rev. Walt for his great contribution to Northland and to the body of Christ. Rev. Walt and his wife, Tiffani, also an Asbury Theological Seminary graduate and ordained deacon in the UMC, have four children: John David III, Mary Kathryn, Lily and Samuel. Rev. Walt joined the Asbury Theological Seminary administration in fall 2000. Prior to this, he was a teaching and preaching pastor at The Woodlands United Methodist Church in Houston. Rev. Walt serves as the vice president for Community Life and the dean of the Chapel, giving broad leadership to the
BILL CHAPMAN Northland at Mount Dora Site Minister
CHRIST AFTER DIVORCE
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n Malachi, we find these sobering words: “ ‘For I hate divorce,’ says the LORD, the God of Israel” (2:16a). Why does God hate divorce? He hates it because marriage was intended to be God’s visible metaphor for His relationship to His people. Throughout Scripture, He is portrayed as the “bridegroom,” and His people as the “bride.” When this most sacred of relationships ends, the
Rev. John David Walt, vice president of Community Life, Asbury Theological Seminary
Lord laments its passing. He hurts for those who are left shattered in its wake. Jesus offers forgiveness, healing and growth to the divorced person to restore his or her life, purpose and peace. If you have experienced the pain of divorce, Northland’s divorce care ministry can help. DivorceCare is a worldrenowned healing ministry designed to help you through the breakup of marriage and the challenges that come with it. DivorceCare seminars are led by people who understand what you are going through and who want to help. You’ll gain access to valuable DivorceCare resources to help you deal with the pain of the past and look forward to rebuilding your life. A DivorceCare class is beginning soon at the Mount Dora site. Come and be a part of a caring community of believers who have walked the painful path of divorce and will walk with you through yours. The Lord loves you and will breathe life back into your journey. Come and be a part of the healing and restoration that Jesus wants to give you. >>> MOUNTDORA.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET
areas of worship, prayer and spiritual formation on campus as well as ministries to spouses, families and international student constituencies. As part of Rev. Walt’s work at Asbury, he is giving direction to Seminarius, a creative and innovative project funded by the Lily Foundation, designed to connect students with the full range of prayer and spiritual formation resources available through the Seminary community and beyond. In addition to his experience at The Woodlands, Rev. Walt served as the minister of students at Central United Methodist Church in Fayetteville, Arkansas, from 1992 to 1994. As a licensed attorney, during that same time period, he was an associate at the law firm of Burke and Eldridge in Fayetteville. He also served brief tours as an associate with Wright, Lindsey & Jennings Law Firm in Little Rock, Arkansas, and as a legislative aid for U.S. Sen. David Pryor. Rev. Walt is an ordained elder in the Texas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church.
Lenten Study Preview WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 7 p.m.
Northland at Longwood sanctuary Join us as we take a look at our next study, the personal Lenten reader, In Me, In You. Begins Ash Wednesday, February 25. Details: Jennifer Raymond (407-937-1832 or jennifer.raymond@northlandchurch.net)
DivorceCare at Mount Dora
BEGINS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22 9 to 11 a.m., CONFERENCE ROOM Preregistration is required. Child care is provided with reservation. Details: Cindy Hall (chandnelly@earthlink.net or 352-589-1830) or Mitch Shipley (mns10@psu.edu or 352-638-0441)
For Mount Dora opportunities to BELONG, BELIEVE, BECOME and BE SENT, see pages 11-13.
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AN EVENING OF FOOD, FELLOWSHIP, WORSHIP AND PRAYER
THIS WEEK!
“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” –Acts 2:42
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 6-8:30 P.M., FH/SANCTUARY Join your church family for a powerful time of fellowship, worship and prayer. Potluck dinner: 6 to 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall. Worship and prayer: 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the sanctuary.
Brent, Josh, Richie and Steven in the Super Bowl spirit behind the information table.
A young congregant enjoys the sights and sounds of the Mount Dora site’s fountain.
Details: Bill Chapman (bill.chapman@northlandchurch. net or 352-434-4116)
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DO YOU RE-MEMBER?
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any of us have completed the incredible Belong study, and those of us who are already members of Northland are being challenged to “re-member” what it means to, as we say in Oviedo, “be a part of it.” One of the purposes behind this is to publicly and verbally declare to God and one another that we are together as a united body of Christ. For those not already members, in the near future, an opportunity will be given at each site when you can, upon completion of the Belong study, sit down with a minister or elder and discuss what membership means. After this discussion, you, too, will be invited to join the body of Christ at Northland. I cannot encourage you enough in this process of joining the church. Many of us have lost the sense of belonging to anything in our transient, constantly changing, ever-evolving and fast-paced environment. There is a temporal, or physical, element of making a commitment to others that causes us to behave differently. For example, a young boy who has been a fan of a school sports
team grows up and is able to go out for the team and make it. Immediately, a deeper level of joy, suffering, commitment and connection occurs for the boy toward the team, for the team toward the boy, and even for those around the boy (i.e., family, friends and neighbors) toward the boy and the team. All become more involved, dedicated and participatory in each other’s lives and passions. You hear coaches remark about the family relationship of their teams. In the Super Bowl, you could hear the pride of Ben Roethlisberger when he bragged on the offensive line’s incredible performance, despite a few key mistakes. He was lifting them up and sharing the joy in a way we cannot; we are not on the team. Yet, I am sure his family, friends and neighbors, even people that used to live in that area (like Pastor Dan Lacich and Elder Fred Franz), are still drawn to their team in some supernatural way, faithfulness to those to whom they feel they belong. There is a second realm effected by this sense of belonging, the supernatural. The enemy employs a good tactic by encouraging us to go through life alone, even the Christian life. It is a deceptive method to persuade the believer to go through the motions of belonging to a church body but never actually committing to it. We feel like we kind of belong, are somewhat connected, but then ever so softly the enemy whispers in our ears that we are not really a part of anything, that we are all alone. Genesis 4:7 says, “Sin is crouching at the door, desiring to have you,” and all over Proverbs and the Psalms, the imagery of a lion is used for the wicked or evil that are waiting to pounce on you, to devour you when you are alone. Belonging is an incredibly valuable part of the spiritual warfare that we are all engaged in, consciously or unconsciously. This reality does not depend upon our acceptance of it; it is going on all around us, all the time. Paul tells us in Ephesians 6:12, “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”
Belong to Christ. Belong to Northland.
One of my favorite verses is 2 Kings 6:17. Elisha prays that his servant’s eyes would be opened to the reality surrounding him. “ ‘Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.’ Then Elisha prayed and said, ‘O LORD, I pray, open his eyes that he may see.’ And the LORD opened the servant’s eyes and he saw; and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.” We are not alone! We are meant for relationships. God Himself is a relationship, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. When we make a declaration of our belonging to Christ and thus the body of Christ, we tell the enemy what side we are on, the side Christ has called us to and perfected in us. We remind ourselves and those on “the team” that we are with them, and they are with us, and together we can impact the world around us, by the power of the One who is in us, Jesus Christ! Make the physical, temporal commitment of the spiritual reality. Belong to Christ! Belong to Northland! >>> OVIEDO.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET
Movie Under the Stars SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 6 P.M., NOCC Movie starts at 7 p.m. Come out for a night of food, fun and fellowship! Ticket cost: $2 per adult/$1 per child
(Purchase in the foyer or at the children’s check-in table)
NEXT WEEKEND!
Bring a side dish to share and an outdoor chair. Donate a nonperishable food item for the Hope Foundation and be entered to win a front-row seat for your family on a cozy couch! One entry per item donation.
Details: Amanda Hartley (407-222-7374 or amanda.hartley@northlandchurch.net)
news@westoaks TOMMY NOVAK Northland at West Oaks Site Minister
ARE YOU IN CRAZY LOVE WITH GOD?
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s I think about the significance of this weekend, from committing yourself to Christ and to the body of Northland, to finishing up the Belong study, it is no coincidence it was planned for Valentine’s Day weekend. Valentine’s Day is the day we show and tell others how much we love them. Some of us have a hard time responding to someone who shows us this kind of love. In our group that has been meeting on Tuesday evenings, we have talked at length about our God, who loves us so much that He would become like one of us, die for us, and now desire a response from us. How do you respond to a God that is crazy in love with you? I ask this because I know many of you who want more out of your life than just showing up and going through the motions as a Christian. You want to be authentic in your relationship with Christ. I recently read a book by Francis Chan, a pastor of a church in Simi Valley, California (where my family lived while I was in seminary), called Crazy Love, and his message is very clear. God has compassion for the lost, the last, the littlest and the least, and if we were to have this same
passion, the world would never be the same. And the truth is this: When we love God as Luke 10:27 (our memory verse for week 3 of the Belong study) calls us to, with all of our heart, soul, strength and mind, we will have compassion for the lost, last, littlest and least. And when we love like this, it will look like some kind of crazy love that will be hard for people to wrap their arms around. A quote from Crazy Love: “Does something deep inside your heart long to break free from the status quo? Are you hungry for an authentic faith that addresses the problems of our world with tangible, even radical, solutions? God is calling you to a passionate love relationship with Himself. Because the answer to religious complacency isn’t working harder at a list of do’s and don’ts — it is falling in love with God. And once you encounter His love, you will never be the same. Because when you’re wildly in love with someone, it changes everything.” As we celebrate this day together, standing with one another, committing ourselves to Christ and to each other, our communities we place ourselves in will see Christ in ways they have never seen Him before. The Belong study has brought us to the place of realizing we are made in the image of God and we do have the privilege of reflecting Him to those we see every day. As we understand more and more about what it means to follow Christ, we also take on more responsibility of making Him known. I am always humbled when I see how God uses each one of us to reveal a part of Him to those around us. We are the body of Christ, and as we come together to form that body, I encourage you to be who God has called you to be. You have gifts others don’t have, so use your gifts for the purposes God has given you. Love God in a crazy kind of way!
Use your gifts for the purposes God has given you.
>>> WESTOAKS.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET
West Oaks BRUNCH SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15 After the 9 a.m. service in the West Oaks Sanctuary
THIS WEEKEND!
Connect with others in your Northland at West Oaks family over lunch. Sign-up to bring a dish: Janelle Conway (321460-2546 or faithhopelove995@yahoo.com)
Moved to Volunteer? Many volunteers are needed in several areas.
Usher, greeter, security, Children’s Ministries, Student Ministries, Tools at Your Service, setup, clean-up, hospitality, special events, etc. Details: Derika Hacker (407-473-4537 or derika. hacker@northlandchurch.net)
Wanna Share?
Have news or highlights concerning ministries that the Northland congregation and community at West Oaks would like to hear about through the Northland News or the West Oaks blog site (westoaks.northlandchurch.net)? Details: Derika Hacker (407-473-4537 or derika. hacker@northlandchurch.net)
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FREEDOM IN CHRIST FROM ADDICTION BY THE COMBS, BOGGS AND STIVANSON FAMILIES
leadership training and ministry development after initial program graduation. As parents, we have seen God not only f you are a parent of a young man, a young free our sons from their compulsive addictions, but also grow man yourself dealing with addiction, or anyone them into dedicated followers of our Lord, Jesus Christ, interested in serving young men in struggles, this giving them true purpose and direction for their lives. article is for you. We have dealt with addiction on a Breaking Free also has started a couples’ ministry, which personal level with has benefited our sons by restoring our sons, whom we relationships previously broken as love very much! a result of addiction. Breaking Free Our three families has been a Northland-supported came together, ministry for two years. Please visit and our close bond the Breaking Free website (www.bfinc. has resulted from org) for additional information on this our sons being at program. the Breaking Free Our desire as parents is to reach Recovery Center. out to our church and local community Supporting each to help parents, couples and young other through men in need. We would like to assist the process was a parents in getting help for their sons Facilities entrance. source of strength in bondage to compulsive for all of us. addictions, and be a support Any parent who has gone or is for one another. We will going through addiction with his or accomplish this by being her child knows what a horrific trial available to parents who are it is. As couples, we are here to tell struggling with these issues, you there is light and tremendous facilitating group meetings, hope at the end of the tunnel, with being available for any youth God’s miraculous help. Because of who may be struggling, and Christ and Breaking Free, our sons assisting in any way possible. Encouraging one another in are now spiritually, physically and We hope to travel to Georgia prayer. emotionally healthy. Praise God! to assist with the construction Breaking Free is a Christian-based addiction of several new buildings on the property that will provide recovery and regeneration center in Davisboro, an opportunity to serve additional young men. If you have Georgia, primarily serving young men age 17 to 26. any questions or would like to connect with this group, The program is typically 12 months and is provided contact Gretchen Kerr (407-949-7190 or gretchen.kerr@ at no cost, with opportunities for additional northlandchurch.net).
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Local Service Projects VANESSA PULEO Northland Local Service Projects Coordinator
SERVE TEAM SPECIAL EVENT: NIGHT AT THE PARK FEBRUARY 19, 6 to 9 p.m. SANFORD MEMORIAL STADIUM, MELLONVILLE AVENUE If you have not yet RSVP’d for Night at the Park, now is the time! On Thursday night, February 19, a special event will be held for people who have blue T-shirts and who go out and serve on teams! We have reserved the Sanford Memorial Park. Come and enjoy a night of great food, kickball, games for the kids, obstacle courses, worship music and special guests! There will be door prizes as well. Bring a guest with you and introduce him or her to serving opportunities for 2009. Visit the registration table for information on all events. If you have not received your invitation and would like to come and have a fun night of fellowship, contact Vanessa Puleo (vanessa.puleo@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7156).
TEAM LEADER MEETING (all welcome) Tuesday, March 3, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Northland at Longwood Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall. Learn how you can help by coordinating teams, showing up on sites, teaching others about how we serve and more. Details: Vanessa Puleo (vanessa. puleo@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7156)
Other Upcoming Serving Opportunities
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Distributed Journeys Informational Meetings FOR ALL BRAZIL DISTRIBUTED JOURNEYS Tuesday, February 17, 7 p.m., Northland at Longwood, Children’s Worship Wing, rooms 5106-07. Details: Patti Harshey (patti.harshey@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7165) CAIRO, EGYPT; and BARCELONA, SPAIN — CHANGING POINT Friday, February 20, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Northland at Longwood Student Ministries and Care Center, Fellowship Hall. Hear information about this year’s upcoming Distributed Journey to Cairo, Egypt; and Barcelona, Spain, from June 24 to July 5. Learn about Changing Point, a training program designed for English–, Arabic– and Spanish–speaking adults ages 18 to 30. They will receive teaching and training, and hear testimonies about and participate in short-term outreaches to Arab youth in the region. Also hear a report from Jim Buckman’s recent trip to Egypt and Iraq. Then there will be a time of prayer for our Egypt partnership and the ministries they serve in together. Details: Gus Davies (407-949-4008 or gus.davies@northlandchurch.net)
February 21 . . . . . . . . . . . 11th Street houses, Sanford February 21 . . . . . . . . .Light home repairs/landscaping February 21 . . . . . . . . . Meal ministry, grill/serve lunch February 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Serve single moms (Northland at Longwood) March 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Team leader meeting March 14 . . . . . . . Harvest Time International (all ages) March 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Little Hands project March 14 . . . . . . . . Meal Ministry, prepare/serve meals March 14 . . . . . . . . . . .Local projects (general repairs) March 14-16 . . . . . . . . . . . Clothes for a Cause project March 18 . . . . . . . . . . .Minister to homeless downtown March 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Project Homeless Connect (Northland at Longwood) March 28 . . . . . . . . . . . .Pathways to Care, serve lunch April 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harvest Time International April 18 . . . . . . . . . . . Give Kids the World, serve lunch April 24-26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Southwind Serve Retreat April 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pathways to Care, serve lunch
TO REGISTER TO SERVE AT ANY LOCAL SERVICE PROJECT:
Send Missionaries Birthday Blessings FEBRUARY 21 Denise Spor Caixa Postal 06 São Gabriel da Cachoeira 69750-000 Brazil
FEBRUARY 23 Kyle Pederson C/O New Tribes Mission Private Mail Bag Madang, M.P. 511 Papua New Guinea Kyle_pederson@ntm.org
IsleGo Missions Germany/Poland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 28 – August 9 Cuba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 11 – 18 Brazil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 10 – 17 Details: Corinne or Dusty Cooper (Corinne@islego.com, dusty@islego.com or 407-687-8543)
1) Visit www.northlandchurch.net 2) Select “Serve Others” on the top menu bar. 3) Select the “Be Sent to Serve Locally” icon. 4) Select the “Click Here & Sign Up” icon. 5) Then just browse the list and join a project.
BE SENT TO SERVE LOCALLY
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Sundays, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink. “The Gathering” is an environment designed for middle and high school students to belong, believe, become and be sent. This environment will be loaded with dynamic teaching, engaging discussions and relevant application. Parents, you are welcome to attend with your students! Led by Mark Nation. Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407-9497194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net)
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O2 SCHEDULE during Lenten study Wednesdays, February 18 through April 8
6:30 p.m. — Check-in and hang out (the Rink) 7 p.m. — Lenten Service (main building sanctuary) 7:50 p.m. — Activities (the Rink/auditorium) Hang out (lounges) Lenten Small Groups (fellowship hall)
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All 9th- through 12th-graders are invited to join us for an evening of fun, fellowship, awesome worship and amazing teaching from our youth pastors. Food and snacks will be offered for a few dollars. Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@ northlandchurch.net)
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Sundays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., room 13; Wednesdays, 7 p.m., sanctuary. For 6th– to 12th-graders. Details: Brent Williams (407-754-4428 or bwilliams@sdccfl.com)
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FOR ALL MIDDLE SCHOOLERS MIDDLE SCHOOL RETREAT
March 13 to 15, Young Life Southwind Camp Cost: $140 if registration and payment are received by Tuesday, March 3 $165 if registration and payment are received after Tuesday, March 3 No registration will be accepted after Tuesday, March 10 Check-in: 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 13, Children’s Worship Wing Departure: 5:30 p.m. Friday, March 13 via Holiday Coach Lines Return: 2 p.m. Sunday, March 15, Children’s Worship Wing Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net)
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Saturdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center. LUGRox is an evening full of high energy, high impact and just plain fun! This is the place where you’ll find thrilling games, solid teaching, rockin’ worship and friend-connecting small groups. Dinner (two slices of pizza, chips and lemonade) is available for $3. Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net) ATTENTION: NEWLY ATTENDING PARENTS AND STUDENTS, CHECK IN AT THE LUGROX WELCOME DESK!
LW ABS (Area Bible Studies)
Brochures with times and locations are available at the welcome desks at all Northland sites. These small groups are for middle school students and meet in living rooms across the Central Florida area one night during the week. The time involves hanging out with other students, Bible study led by high school leaders and lifechanging accountability. Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@ northlandchurch.net)
Wednesday, February 25, 7 p.m., Northland at Longwood, Sanctuary. O2 will start out in the main sanctuary in observance of Ash Wednesday. It will then resume in the Rink. Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net)
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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)
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Sundays, 6 to 8 p.m., NOCC. Youth group environment with interactive activities and fun. Details: Erica Emler (407-687-8570 or erica.emler@northlandchurch.net)
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LW COLLEGE GATHERING (For students age 18-25)
Sundays, 7:15 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink. Come and spend time in worship, prayer and the Scriptures. All college students (age 18 to 25) are welcome. Details: Jenny DeGeus (jenny.degeus@northlandchurch.net)
OV AXIS: MIDDLE SCHOOL BIBLE STUDY
Sundays, 11 a.m., room 9-105. Girls and guys breakout sessions. Details: Erica Emler (407-687-8570 or erica.emler@northlandchurch.net)
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Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., NOCC. Youth group environment with activities and fun. Details: Erica Emler (407-687-8570 or erica.emler@northlandchurch.net)
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We need 11 more volunteers. Details: Debbie Blahnik (407-949-7162 or debbie.blahnik@ northlandchurch.net)
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MEMBERSHIP IS MORE THAN AN INSTITUTIONAL WORD
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BY CONNIE RAINWATER Director of Content Development
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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It is a period that the church sets aside to focus on Christ’s suffering and sacrifice. Lent began in the apostolic era and was universal in the ancient church. For this reason, Lent is observed by the various Presbyterian,
Methodist, Lutheran and Anglican denominations, by Roman Catholics and by Eastern Orthodox churches. In the 16th century, many Calvinists and Anabaptists discarded all Christian holy days on the theory that they were Roman innovations. That was their best information at the time, but today we know they were wrong. In the late 19th century, ancient Christian documents came to light: the Didache from the first century, the Apostolic Constitutions from the third century, and the diaries of Egeria of the fourth century, all of which give evidence of the Christian calendar and holy days. Gradually, the holy days have returned to the churches that had lost them. The restoration quickly began with Easter. Christmas followed in the 19th century, and Advent and Holy Week became widespread among them in the 20th century. Lent has become increasingly important over the past few years in the church, as we recognize the need to prepare for the great celebration of Resurrection.
elonging to the body of Christ is a natural result of belonging to Jesus Christ Himself. But belonging to a local church is a decision. It is like joining a family through marriage. Historically, Northland has not been a church that promoted membership — mostly because membership has been a part of an institutional church mind-set, while Northland is a more organic sort of place. But while membership has not been stressed, certainly belonging to one another as a local believing community is vital. We need each other — to belong, believe, become and be sent out into the world. We need a local community with which to identify, worship and serve. We need a place to contribute and participate. Everyone belongs at Northland. But there are many ways to belong to each other. Some need a more formal process than others in order to connect. Your commitment to Northland can be one that you make to God, and that is the result of your participation in this believing community. Membership is really about helping the church serve you more effectively. Often it is a process that is helpful for being known and knowing others. But whether you are looking for a personal or a more formal way to connect, consider going through the Belong study. It is a personal study about what it means to belong to Christ and to the body of Christ. As a means of completing the connection, there will be multiple opportunities to meet with leaders to personally express this commitment and to share the stories of how God brought us together. Each Wednesday during Lent, from February 18 through April 8, there will be an evening worship experience. A part of these observances will be the welcoming and receiving of believers who have chosen to make Northland their church home. If you are interested in this process but have questions, e-mail Barb Olsen (barbara.olsen@northlandchurch.net).
In Me, In You LENTEN STUDY and
MIDWEEK INTERGENERATIONAL FAMILY WORSHIP AT NORTHLAND’S LONGWOOD SITE. ALSO AVAILABLE VIA LIVE WEBSTREAM AND PODCAST AT WWW.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET • Kickoff with Pastor Vernon Rainwater and author J.D. Walt Wednesday, February 18, 7 p.m. • Celebrate Ash Wednesday, the Fast of Ashes Wednesday, February 25, 7 p.m. • Worship and Communion Every Wednesday, February 18 through April 8, 7 p.m. This is a wonderful opportunity for families to worship together. Consider bringing your school-aged children to worship with you.* *Child care will be provided for children age 5 and younger. Details: Barb Olsen (barbara.olsen@ northlandchurch.net)
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BELONG STUDY Join a “BELONG” study Connection Group, online at www.northlandchurch.net, or contact Jennifer Raymond (jennifer. raymond@northlandchurch.net or 407937-1832).
ADULTS ............................... LW ART GROUP, DIVINE REFLECTION
Third Thursday of each month, 7 p.m., room 4208. Produce artwork based on a subject of focus from God’s Word. This includes all the visual arts medias. Details: Laura Bates (carpearte@aol.com or 407-622-6873)
LW BUDDY BREAK
Friday, February 13, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. Northland partners with Nathaniel’s Hope to provide three hours of free respite for parents and caregivers of special needs children. Drop off your child with our trained volunteers and go and do something for yourself. Details and registration: Laura Lee Wright (407-937-0549 or buddybreak@ northlandchurch.net)
LW CONQUERING FEAR, ANGER & ANXIETY
Tuesdays, 7:15 p.m., room 4204. Conquer fear, anger and anxiety through biblical principles. Child care is available. Details: Skye Engel (407-834-3158)
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COPING WITH ADDICTIONS AND CODEPENDENCY Thursdays, 7 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall. A Christcentered, 12-step program that deals 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 (407599-9770)
LW DIVORCECARE MINISTRY
Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., room 4209-10. A 13week session in which individuals who are divorced will gain spiritual growth and personal healing. Pre-registration is required; child care is available. Details and registration: Donna Delzingaro (407-937-1749) • DIVORCECARE FOR KIDS (DC4K) Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m. This group is for children whose parent is attending DivorceCare. Preregistration and application are required. Books cost $15. Details and registration: Elaine Harland (407-949-4002 or elaine.harland@ northlandchurch.net)
LW EMPLOYMENT NETWORK
Fourth Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1117. Details: Dick Wilson of Christian HELP (407-834-4022)
LW FAITH AND SCIENCE GROUP
New day: last Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing, room 5106-7. Meet to discuss modern science in light of God’s Word. Study: Why the Universe Is the Way That It Is, by Hugh Ross. Details: Kent Cofoid (kent. cofoid@gmail.com)
LW GRIEFSHARE
Tuesdays, beginning January 20, 7 to 9 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1118. If you are experiencing grief due to the death of a loved one, this healing ministry walks you through the steps of grief during this 13-week session. Details and registration: Dorie Anderson (407-949-7152)
LW ORPHAN CARE GROUP
First and third Thursdays each month, 7 p.m., room 4205. CGC Ministries (Connecting God’s Children Ministries) is designed to connect the needs of God’s foster and orphaned children with the people who want to help them. Details: Greg and Sheri Bell (407-617-1911 or bellfamily@cfl.rr.com)
LW PAGE TURNERS
Third Tuesday of each month, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Special Needs/Cry room. For the list of books currently on the calendar, and for other details, contact Sue Newman (407-830-5776).
LW SENIORS GROUP (AGES 55 AND UP)
Third Wednesday of each month, 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall. This month Northland’s worship team will be entertaining the group. Bring nonperishable food items for the Pastoral Care pantry. Details and RSVP: Marilyn Casey (407-273-2857)
LW SUPPORT FOR THE SEPARATED
Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m. Learn practical steps for healing, hope and reconciliation in the Lord through the painful journey of the divorce process. Details on qualification and assessment: Donna Delzingaro (407-937-1749)
MD CELEBRATE RECOVERY LOCAL CHAPTER Tuesdays, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Calvary Chapel of the Lakes, 351 Plaza Drive, Tavares. For those dealing with unhealthy habits in the present or painful experiences from the past. Child care is available. Details: Marilyn Faber (352-357-0983 or marilynfaber@comcast.net) MD BOWLING LEAGUE Just forming. Get involved in making the decisions that will lead to fun and fellowship. All ages are welcome. Details: Jeff Young (205332-9931 or sbiltd@yahoo.com) MD GATHERING 2:42
Third Wednesday of each month 6 to 8:30 p.m., fellowship hall and sanctuary. An evening of food, fellowship, worship and prayer. Potluck dinner: 6 to 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall. Worship and prayer: 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. Details: Bill Chapman (bill.chapman@northlandchurch.net or 352434-4116)
MD MOUNT DORA HOME GROUP First and third Friday each month, 7 to 9 p.m., call for location. Study: True Spirituality, by Francis Schaeffer. Children are welcome. Details: Brent and Melanie (352-383-6415 or melanie@sdccfl.com) MD SMALL CHILDREN/HOMESCHOOL PLAY GROUP Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to noon, location alternates; call for details. Details: Michele Pruitt (352-408-3909)
MD UMATILLA HOME GROUP FELLOWSHIP First and third Sunday each month, 6 to 8 p.m., Moore home (86 Golfview Circle, Umatilla). Study: select sermons by Pastor Joel C. Hunter. Child care is not available. Details: Hugh and Carole (352-483-6561 or hughandcarole@embarqmail.com)
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Third Saturday of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m, Nature’s Table Café. Speakers address a variety of topics designed to encourage married couples. Child care by reservation: Diane Jones (407-949-7188 or diane.jones@ northlandchurch.net); Details: James Price (james.price@northlandchurch.net)
LW MARRIAGE MINISTRY
Tuesdays, beginning May 5, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Childrens Worship Wing. A 14-week Biblebased study that will help strengthen or repair your marriage. Registration deadline is April 29. Handbook cost: $15 per couple. Child care is available. Register: 407-949-4000 ext. 1761 or northlandmarriageministry@hotmail.com.
PARENTS ............................... LW MOM’S MORNING OUT
Pick one day a week, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Northland Early Learning Center. Drop off your child for Mom’s Morning Out for moms of 18- to 24-month-olds. The fee: $50 a month with registration and supply fees. Details and registration: Pam Anderson (407-949-7179 or pam.anderson@northlandchurch.net)
SINGLES ............................... LW SERVING OTHERS IN LOVE (S.O.I.L.)
Sundays, 4 p.m., rooms 4206-7. For adults who are legally single, this 10-week course includes a weekend beach retreat (Friday, February 20 at 7 p.m. through Sunday, February 22 at noon) that will connect you to God, to others and to fulfilling ministry. Class cost, which includes retreat, is $140. Payment is due January 25. Details: Yvonne Lutz (lyvonne316@yahoo.com) or Dodi Huang-Hellinger (dodihuh@yahoo.com)
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LW AMEN (A MEETING OF MEN)
Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., room 4206. Look at real-life issues, through God’s Word and apply lessons to real life. Details: Dan Bogdan (407702-5358 or danbogdan@landscapeorlando. com) or Buzz Vincent (407-463-9398 or blv292@ cfl.rr.com)
Fourth Sunday of each month, 4 to 6 p.m., room 4206. Join for live worship music and praise, prayer time, 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 Mullens (dmull77@yahoo. com) or general information (NorthlandSAM@ yahoo.com). Leave questions on the singles info line (407-949-7172). Learn more: www. northlandsingles.com.
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Explore man’s identity in The Quest for Authentic Manhood, a study, developed by Dr. Robert Lewis. • Start with session 1 — Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 4128. Details: Tom Horvath (tom@tomhorvath.com) or Gerald Jones (Gwjones01@aol.com) • Resume with session 14 — Thursdays, 6 to 7:30 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1111. Details: Bob Keiderling (bobk226@hotmail.com)
LW MEN’S PRAISE AND PRAYER
Thursdays, 6:30 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1104. Details: Dave McGregor (407-774-2952 or mcgregor449@ hotmail.com)
LW MEN’S STUDY
Thursdays, 7 p.m., room 4212. Study the book How People Grow, by Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend. Details: Gerald Jones (gwjones01@aol.com)
OV THE QUEST FOR AUTHENTIC MANHOOD (MEN’S FRATERNITY PART 1) Two times to choose from: Sundays, 11 a.m., Hagerty High School. Details: Jimmy Hartley (407-716-1003 or jhartley@redlobster.com). Tuesdays, 6:15 a.m., NOCC. Details: Andy Gibson (407-456-0799 or brustersoveido@ yahoo.com) OV WINNING AT WORK AND AT HOME (MEN’S FRATERNITY PART 2) Tuesdays, 6:15 a.m., NOCC. Details: Andy Gibson (407-456-0799 or brustersoveido@ yahoo.com)
Sundays, 10:45 a.m., room 4210. They will be studying the holiness of God. Details: Lisa (GodsGirl0202@yahoo.com)
WOMEN ............................... LW MOMS4MOMS MINISTRY
Third Monday of each month, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall. Get connected with other moms for friendship and encouragement through meetings and separate playgroup activities. Registration is required. Child care is provided during monthly meetings for infants to 5 year olds. Details: www.northlandmoms4moms.com
LW THIRD VERSE (AGE 60 AND UP)
Second and fourth Wednesday of each month, 1:30 to 3 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1116. Meet for Bible study, prayer and fellowship. Details: Jean Sherwood (407-323-7869)
MD LADIES NIGHT OUT
Fourth Thursday of every month, 7 to 9 p.m., Chili’s, Mount Dora. Bring a friend. Details: Deborah Balic (407-832-9171) or Frances Merritt (407-554-0076)
OV THE NEW EVE Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m., NOCC. Details: Stacy Gibson (stacyandy@mindspring.com or 407388-0965).
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Gain the biblical knowledge you need to love God and serve others.
BAPTISM
An outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual grace...
ADULTS ............................ LW ADULT BAPTISMS
Sunday, February 15, 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 if the individual trusts in Jesus Christ as Lord of his or her life (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)
PARENTS ............................ LW CHILD BAPTISMS
Although Northland recommends the Steps for Young Believers course before baptism, it is not mandatory. For information about grade school students’ baptisms, contact Diane Jones (diane.jones@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7188)
LW INFANT BAPTISM/DEDICATION CLASS
Saturday, March 21, 7 p.m., rooms 42067. Child care is available upon request. Details: Diane Jones (407-949-7188 or diane.jones@northlandchurch.net)
ADULTS ............................... LW THE GOSPEL OF JOHN, PART 2
Thursdays, beginning January 15, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 4212-14. This (14-week) Precept
study uses workbook and requires five hours of homework a week. Details or to order a workbook: Geri Anderson (407-331-6760 or geri.anderson@att.net)
LW LIFE AND TEACHINGS OF JESUS
Wednesdays, 7 p.m., rooms 4206-07. In this study of the Gospels, learn who God is and what He has done by looking at what Jesus said and did. Details: Sharon Ferreira (407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@northlandchurch.net)
LW ROMANS, BIBLE STUDY
Sundays, 9 a.m., rooms 4213. Doug Moorhead leads this study of faith, grace, justification, sanctification, redemption, atonement and salvation. Details: Sharon Ferreira (sharon. ferreira@northlandchurch.net)
Communion instruction. STEP 2: THE MOST IMPORTANT THING; Sundays, 4:30 to 5:45 p.m., beginning January 25. Focus: Jesus’ Life A-Z, a basic discipleship theme and learning about the life of Christ. (Students must be present at least four weeks and make up any missed weeks.) Baptism offered after the fifth lesson.
MEN ............................... LW MORNING BIBLE STUDY
Thursdays, 6:30 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1118. Join this open-forum discussion on the book of Isaiah: 45-minute time of study and 15-minute prayer time. Details: Ron Morris (ron@creativele.com)
OV BIBLE STUDY – 1 CORINTHIANS Mondays, 7:30 to 9 p.m., Welday home, Oviedo. This short, New Testament book is filled with wisdom and insight on living relevant, Spirit-empowered Christian lives amidst a secular culture. Details: Dave Welday (407-366-1886 or dwelday@nextgeninstitute. com)
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)
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LW BETH MOORE STUDY — DANIEL
LW STEPS FOR YOUNG BELIEVERS (GRADES 2 – 5) AND THEIR PARENTS The “steps” in basic Christian discipleship include classroom sessions and daily at-home devotionals. Materials cost for each class: $5. Registration is required. Details and registration: Teri Grayson (407-949-7148 or teri.grayson@northlandchurch.net). STEP 1: BECOMING A PART OF GOD’S FAMILY; Sundays, 4:30 to 5:45 p.m., beginning January 25. Focus: Salvation and assurance. Includes
WOMEN ............................... Every other Saturday, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., room 4212-14. Study: Daniel, by Beth Moore (available at Northland’s Bookstore). Details: Michele Wiseman (407-619-7336)
LW PRECEPT UPON PRECEPT BIBLE STUDY
Mondays, through February 23, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., room 4213-15. Study: 2 Thessalonians. New study to begin March 2: Revelation, Part 1. Child care is available upon request. Workbook cost is $23.50. Details and registration: Melody Ringenberg (rringenberg@ cfl.rr.com or 407-884-9794)
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Wednesdays, beginning January 14, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., rooms 4216-18. Join this 13-week study of 2 Corinthians. Study guide price: $14. Details: Carolyn Robinson (407-260-9653 or crobins@cfl.rr.com)
LW THURSDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY
Thursdays, beginning January 15, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m., rooms 4206-7 (bring your dinner). Study: Esther: It’s Tough Being a Woman, by Beth Moore. Details: Robin Kendall (321-662-5039 or northland.ladies.bible.studies@gmail.com)
MD WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY Wednesdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., rooms 2, 3. Study: A Heart Like His, by Beth Moore. Child care is available. Details: Deborah Balic (407832-9171) or Frances Merritt (407-554-0076) OV BETH MOORE STUDY Wednesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., Southeast Orlando. Study: Living Beyond Yourself: Exploring the Fruit Of The Spirit, by Beth Moore. Details: Karin Dewey (407-243-9482 or dewey@jkdewey.com)
LW BETH MOORE STUDY — ESTHER
Mondays, 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., room 4206-07, or Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., CWW. Study: Esther: It’s Tough Being a Woman, by Beth Moore. Details or to register for child care (Mondays only): Renee (407-628-7068 or reneeshoemaker@mindspring.com)
Become more like Christ as you grow in the knowledge of Him.
ADULTS ............................... LW LEARN THE SPEAK CHINESE
Sundays, 1:30 to 3:15 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing, rooms 5202-5209. 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 THE BIBLE RELEVANT NOW!
Sundays, beginning January 11, 10:45 a.m., room 4209. Study the book of James and
learn to be patient, to make peace instead of trouble, and practice what the Bible teaches. Details: Sharon Ferreira (sharon.ferreira@ northlandchurch.net)
LW FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY
Sundays, beginning February 1, 10:45 a.m., rooms 4206-07. Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University is a 13-week, life-changing, biblically based program that teaches you to manage God’s money and resources in a godly way. Cost for class materials: $99. Registration required. Course details and registration:
Rich or Jana Haussmann (407-333-0960 or rhaussmann@cfl.rr.com) Child care is available. Child care registration: Diane Jones (407-9497188 or diane.jones@northlandchurch.net).
MEN ............................... LW FAITHFUL AND TRUE
Mondays, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1118. Join a fellowship of men seeking sexual integrity. Workbooks are available at Northland’s bookstore for $17.
Details and registration: Bryce Hagedorn (407227-3072 or brycehagedorn@yahoo.com) or Kevin Urichko (407-949-7166 or kevin.urichko@ northlandchurch.net)
WO MEN IN THE WORD Saturdays, 7 to 8:30 a.m. Location alternates; call for details. Study: The Truth Project, a DVD based curriculum taught by Dr. Del Tackett, president of the Focus on the Family Institute. Details: Jerry Murphy (407- 522-1672 or jerry. murphy@ieee.org.)
Serve others both locally and globally.
ADULTS ............................... LW ASSIST SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN & TEENS
Sundays, during the 11 a.m. worship service. Details: Laura Lee Wright (407-937-0549 or lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net)
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ASSIST WITH NORTHLAND’S MILLION DISTRIBUTED SITES INITIATIVE Volunteers needed with strong Excel skills to pull data and collate. Details: Calvie Hughson (407-937-1831 or calvie.hughson@ northlandchurch.net)
LW BLOOD DRIVE
Saturday, March 7, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, March 8, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Monday, March 9, 6:15 to 9:15 p.m. During the February drive, there were 126 donors, and 103 units were collected. As a result, 303 lives were saved!
LW CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES PRAYER TEAM
Pray weekly, from your own home, for needs in Children’s Ministries. Details: Carol Moss (carol.moss@northlandchurch.net or 407949-7180)
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LW COVERING CARE BLANKET MINISTRY
First Saturday of each month, 3 to 4:30 p.m. or the third Thursday of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 4212. Work on baby caps and blankets for distribution in local communities. Details: Nicole Roberts (407-699-8575)
LW DIVORCECARE FACILITATORS
Facilitators are needed to work alongside the DivorceCare ministry. Training is included. Help those who are currently experiencing the pain of divorce and help them through the healing process. They meet Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Details: Elaine Harland (407-949-4002 or elaine.harland@northlandchurch.net)
LW DIVORCECARE FOR KIDS FACILITATORS
Work with children who are struggling with the pain of divorce. Commitment of 13 weeks and background check are essential. Training is included. They meet Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Details: Elaine Harland (407-949-4002 or elaine.harland@northlandchurch.net)
LW LOCAL SERVICE PROJECTS — LONGWOOD
Serve the community locally. To view project list and to register, visit www.northlandchurch. net. More info on page 6. Details: Vanessa Puleo (vanessa.puleo@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7156)
LW MEDICAL FIRST RESPONDERS
During worships services and special events. BLS trained or medical professionals, especially EMTs are needed. Details: Susan
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Cholewa (407-937-0544 or susan.cholewa@ northlandchurch.net)
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OF LONGWOOD HEALTH CARE Sundays, 9 a.m., Sanctuary. Give hugs and show love to the residents of the facility behind Northland on Grant Street. Details: Patsy Grannan (407-538-5209 or Pjg327@ embarqmail.com)
LW MINISTER TO SINGLE MOTHERS
Help create a single mothers’ group: lead or be part of a core team. Call for a ministry application and interview. Details: Elaine Harland (407-949-4002 or elaine.harland@ northlandchurch.net)
LW PRAYER GROUP
Thursdays, 6:30 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1116. Details: Jean Sherwood (407-323-7869)
LW PRE-WORSHIP PRAYER MEETINGS
Saturdays, 4 to 4:45 p.m. and Sundays, 8 to 8:45 a.m., prayer room. Meet to pray for our worship services and the needs of those in our church family and the community. Details: Saturday, Jean Sherwood (407-323-7869), or Sunday, Jean Sherwood or Amy Dunn (407463-6161)
LW STEP FORWARD
Monday, March 3, 7 p.m., room 4212-14. This meeting resources those who minister
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to or serve those behind bars, to those who serve the homeless and those who provide a recovery program for people with an addiction. Details: Pastor David Cramer, His Healing Hand Ministries (407-836-3357 or hishealinghand@ hishealinghand.com)
LW USHER/GREETER TRAINING
Thursday, March 5, 7 to 9 p.m., sanctuary. This training is for current ushers and greeters as well as those interested in serving the Lord through the congregation. Details: Susan Cholewa (407-937-0544 or susan.cholewa@ northlandchurch.net)
LW VOLUNTEER AT NORTHLAND — LONGWOOD Get connected to serve through Northland’s Volunteer Central. Volunteers for Excel data input, copy editing, child care and more are needed. Details: Calvie Hughson (407-937-1831 or calvie.hughson@northlandchurch.net)
MD VOLUNTEER AT NORTHLAND — MT. DORA Ushers, greeters, child care workers and more are needed. Details: Bill Chapman (bill. chapman@northlandchurch.net or 352-4344116) MD VOLUNTEER AT THE CARPENTERS HOUSE FOR CHILDREN This home in Lake County for 16 abandoned, displaced and medically needy children, ranging in age from 2 to 19 years, has many volunteer opportunities. More info available at www.thecarpentershouseoflakecounty.
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com. Details: Ann South south4@comcast.net or 352-267-3388).
OV GOOD SAMARITAN MINISTRY Serve someone in need in your community through meal deliveries for new parents, hospital recovery, illness, etc. Details: Maggie Jobson (mjobson@cfl.rr.com) OV LOCAL SERVICE PROJECTS — OVIEDO Help meet real needs in our community through local service projects. Details: Jeremy Jobson (jeremy.jobson@northlandchurch.net or 407929-3053) OV VOLUNTEER AT NORTHLAND — OVIEDO Ushers, greeters, child care workers and more are needed. Details: Amanda Hartley (amanda. hartley@northlandchurch.net or 407-222-7374) WO TOOLS AT YOUR SERVICE Know someone (even if it’s you) who could use a hand with something? No job is too big or too small. This team of volunteers will fix, repair, paint, move furniture or do other tasks. To make a request or join the team, call Kip Conway (407-595-0008 or 321-460-2546). WO VOLUNTEER AT NORTHLAND — WEST OAKS Ushers, greeters, child care workers and more are needed. Details: Derika Hacker (derika. hacker@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7191)
Make a difference and further your walk with Christ in additional places.
ADULTS ............................... ABORTION RECOVERY Bible study for post-abortive men or women that meets in a confidential, supportive setting. Details: Reveille Ministries (407-333-0404) ADOPTION INFORMATION MEETING Saturday, February 7, 9 a.m. to noon, Trinity Lutheran Church, Ministry Center (123 E. Livingston St. Orlando). Details and to register: Bethany Christian Services (407-8774006 or bethany.org/florida) ALPHA COURSE Tuesdays, February 3 – April 7, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Markham Woods Presbyterian Church, Lake Mary. Explore spirituality and the Christian faith’s perspective of the meaning of life. The course is free. Child care is available. Details and registration: Chris Leinenkugel (407-333-2030) BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL (BSF) September 8, 2008 to mid-May, 2009. Attend introduction class the first week of any month. Day women’s classes meet at First Baptist Sweetwater in Longwood (407-8333886), First Baptist Oviedo (407-628-1787) and St. Luke’s Methodist in Windermere (407-8943914). Evening women’s class meets at Delaney Street Baptist Church (321-299-5036). Evening men’s class meets at First Baptist Church Winter Park (407-644-3061). Details: (877-2733228 or www.bsfinternational.org) ECO-NOMIC LIVING EXPO Saturday, February 7, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Cooperative Extension Education Center, 6021 S. Conway Road, Orlando. At this free event, learn how you and your family can save money, reduce costs, improve indoor air quality,
and live green. More than 15 local vendors will be present to share innovative products and services, give away door prizes, and to present workshops and activities for adults and youth. Register by Wednesday, February 4. Details and registration: (407-254-9200 or ocextension. ifas.ufl.edu) 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 (407514-4356 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 their sexual identity. Details: Cherrie Rowe (407-322-6850 or cherbear100@ aol.com); inquiries are confidential. FLAG FOOTBALL Saturdays, 10 a.m., Lyman High School practice fields. Coed. Details: Nathan Naversen (407-701-7577 or nate@magicwebhosting.com GOLF MINISTRY Friday, March 13, 11 a.m., Rock Springs Ridge Golf Club. Links Fellowship connects golfers throughout the world in Christ. It meets the second Friday of each month. Guest speaker is Owen Matthews. The cost is $35 per person; food costs extra. RSVP by Tuesday, March 10. Details and reservations: Parks Reinhardt (407880-9932 or linksfellowship@cfl.rr.com) 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 for the most current info on resources. Details: HSN
Receptionist (407-893-0133 or www.hsncfl. org). LOVING JUSTICE Thursdays, 7 p.m., 914 Canton St., Orlando. A study on Bob and Carol Hunter’s book, Loving Justice. Details: Arun Sarvotham (407-719-7865 or aroonisbc@gmail.com) MAYOR’S JOB FAIR (CFEC.ORG) Wednesday, March 25, noon to 4 p.m. at the Central Florida Fairgrounds & Exposition Park, 4603 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando. Admission and parking are free. Dress professionally and bring plenty of resume copies. No children. Visit www.CFEC.org to pre-register, get job fair tips, research the companies listed, get directions or search Central Florida’s Online Job Board. Details: Christian HELP (407-834-4022) MOTORCYCLE MINISTRY All styles are welcome. Must own a motorcycle and have a valid motorcycle license to participate. Details: Lori Cooper-Keith (407381-2051) • 7 YEAR ANNIVERSARY RIDE Saturday, February 21, 9:30 a.m. Call a week before the ride to confirm your spot and find out the meeting place and destination. Details: Lori Cooper-Keith (407-381-2051 between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. or 407-249-0435) OXFORD COMES TO ORLANDO February 12 to 14, Crowne Plaza – Orlando Downtown, 304 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando. Attend the Wycliffe Hall, Oxford School of Theology Florida Winter Conference with keynote speaker Dr. J.I. Packer. Other speakers include Mr. Jonathan Aitken, Dr. Sandy Shugart, Dr. Richard Turnbull, Dr. Simon Vibert and Dr. Peter Walker. Registration fee: $225. Details and registration: www.FriendsOfWycliffeHall.org
SOCCER Fridays, 8:15 p.m., Red Bug Lake Park. There are no teams, no positions and no practices, just fun for ages 18 and up. A $2 donation is requested. Details: Mike Cannavo (407-359-0191) TENNIS Saturdays, 8 a.m., Red Bug Lake Park. Details: Jeff Rossmeissl (407-489-6096)
MEN ............................... BUSINESSMEN’S FRIDAY LUNCH Fridays, noon to 1 p.m., email for location. Learn how to apply scriptural principles to business and personal discipleship. Details: James Price (james.price@northlandchurch.net) CHRISTIAN BUSINESSMEN’S CONNECTION (CBMC) Tuesdays, 7 to 8 a.m., Denny’s, Lee Road exit off Interstate 4 or Thursdays, 7 to 8 a.m., Perkin’s, corner of 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) STRUGGLING WITH HOMOSEXUALITY? Wednesdays, 7:15 to 9:15 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: Jay or Joe (407-949-7193, ext. 1788)
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ADOPTION INFORMATION MEETING Saturday, January 10, 9 a.m. to noon, Oasis Community Church, 607 Avalon Road (CR 545), Winter Garden. Contact Bethany Christian Services (407-877-4006) to RSVP.
BETH MOORE STUDY Thursdays, beginning February 19, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., 617 Woodridge Rd., Fern Park. Study: Esther: It’s Tough Being a Woman, by Beth Moore. Details and reservations: Dorie Anderson (407 949 7152)
PARENTS ............................... NEARHIM HOME EDUCATORS Supports and encourages families whom God has called to teach their children at home. Details: www.nearhim.com
BOOK OF DANIEL Thursdays, 10 a.m., in Casselberry. Details: Millie Barnes (407-388- 1429 or milliebarnes@ hotmail.com) BCAUSE—BREAST CANCER SURVIVAL Anyone touched by breast cancer who desires prayer, fellowship, information and/or encouragement, contact Susan Diener-Blando (321-972-4541 or susandb@yahoo.com).
Stewardship
Ways for you to give of your treasure (Matthew 6:19-21).
DONATIONS .................................................................................................................... Please contact the appropriate number to find out where donations should be dropped off. 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 17-92, Longwood (407-260-9155).
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CHRISTIAN AND CLASSIC CHILDREN’S BOOKS as well as parenting and marriage books are needed for Northland’s library. Details: Bethany Durys (Bethany.Durys@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0541)
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NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS can be placed into the designated wooden boxes in the lobby and in the Student Ministries and Care Center. Details: Gretchen Kerr (407-9497190 or gretchen.kerr@northlandchurch.net)
OV BOYS TOWN has donation buckets available in the foyer as well as current needs lists and service opportunities. Details: Kathy Franz (klfranz@aol.com or 407-951-5691)
OV HOPE FOUNDATION & SONSHINE THRIFT has donation buckets available in the foyer as well as current needs lists and service opportunities. Details: Amanda Hartley (amanda.hartley@northlandchurch.net or 407-222-7374) WO
WORK WITH FAITH NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER OF CLERMONT in the coming year. If your small group, ministry, or Bible study would like to do so, contact Patti Novak (NOVAKgirls4@aol.com). TOILETRIES, BED SHEETS AND PILLOW CASES are needed by The Seminole Safehouse for battered women and their children. Details: Steve Celentano (407-399-8173)
FINANCIAL REPORT
.................................................................................................................... AS OF FEBRUARY 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. Details: Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability Twila Roberts (407-949-4000) .................................................................................................................... TITHES and OFFERINGS This Week This Quarter This Year Need $240,000 $1,440,000 $1,440,000 Received $256,646 $1,233,640 $1,233,640 Surplus / (Deficit) $16,646 ($206,360) ($206,360) * *Shortfall is currently being covered by reserve fund. .................................................................................................................... BUILDING FUND This Week This Quarter This Year Need $41,200 $247,200 $206,000 Received $28,887 $169,815 $140,928 Surplus / (Deficit) ($12,313) ($77,385) ($77,385) LOAN BALANCE is currently $20,330,000 .................................................................................................................... ATTENDANCE for weekend of February 7 to 9, 2009 Northland at Longwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,811 Northland at Mount Dora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 Northland at Oviedo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 Northland at West Oaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Northland Webstream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,879 at 1,043 sites TOTAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,444 at 1,047 sites
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COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY (CBS) Wednesdays, through May 6, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Community Methodist Church on U.S. Highway 17-92. Study: Acts of the Apostles. Details: Sandi McLaughlin (407-342-4765 or sandimclaughlin@yahoo.com) CONFIDENCE IN CRISIS Thursdays, beginning February 26, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Panera Bread in Winter Springs (in the Publix plaza at Tuskawilla and Red Bug Lake roads). A small group designed for women experiencing marital crisis with separation and/or divorce. Offering encouragement through prayer, discussion and general upliftment. Details: Sandy Isaacs (407-2727522 or sandylisaacs@yahoo.com) DIVORCED AND WIDOWED 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) 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) LUNCHTIME STUDY GROUP Thursdays, noon to 1 p.m., First Watch restaurant on State Road 434, Longwood. Cindy Price leads this study of Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World by Joanna, Weaver. Details: Cindy Price (407-221-3981 or cindy@ cindyprice.com) LUNCH AND PRAY Last Wednesday of each month, 11:30 a.m., Denny’s, State Road 436 and Cranes Roost Boulevard, Altamonte Springs. Join for fellowship, friendship and prayer in small groups. Details: Irene Williamson (407-7569060 or frankirenewill@embarqmail.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) SMALL GROUP FOR DIVORCED WOMEN 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) STUDY GROUP Every other Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., Riverbend Boulevard area, Longwood. Study: Conversation Peace: The Power of Transformed Speech, by Mary Kassian. Details: Dana Bates (407-574-6386) and Stephanie Wattles (407880-8446) STUDY OF PHILIPPIANS Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., Longwood. Details: Sharon Fussell (407-830-7740) SYNERGY 2009 - A CONFERENCE FOR WOMEN IN VOCATIONAL MINISTRY Friday, March 6 to Sunday, March 8 at the Orlando Airport Marriott. Register before February 6 at a cost of $175 or after for $195. Details: www.synergytoday.org/conferences.html WORKPLACE MINISTRY First Tuesday of each month, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Orlando. J4 Leaders, an interdenominational
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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
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES ............................... ANSWER PHONES at Pathways to Care, a shortterm respite facility in Casselberry. Details: 407-388-0245 HELP INNER-CITY YOUTH and their families prepare to be world-class leaders through Frontline Outreach, an Orlando ministry. Details: Stephanie Bush (407-293-3000, ext. 127) HOST A JAPANESE COLLEGE STUDENT Mission To Japan, a Northland supported ministry, is bringing 20 Japanese college students to Orlando to study English, learn about the Bible, and go sightseeing March 3 to 31. Host families are needed to provide a room, some meals, and a loving Christian home. Host families simply drop their student off at Northland by 9:15 a.m. each weekday, and pick up their student in the early evenings. Details: Warren Griffith (407-273-4454 or info@ MissionToJapan.org) JOIN LIFESONG CHURCH WORSHIP TEAM. Musicians are needed. Details: Stephen May at Stephen@mylifesonchurch.com. JOIN RISE COMMUNITY CHURCH WORSHIP TEAM. Musicians needed. Details: Lenny (321436-7494) LOAD CHRISTIAN HELP’S VAN at the grocery store and unload it at their food pantry; assistance for the pantry driver is needed Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to noon. Details: Dawn (dawn@christianhelp.org or 407-834-4022) MENTOR HIGH SCHOOL KIDS in Seminole County/east through Orlando Young Life, a Christian outreach organization to unchurched teens. Details: Ame See (407-492-0215) or Chris Storms (321-281-7307) MENTOR A CHILD one hour a week at the U.S. Dream Academy (www.usdreamacademy.org). 30 mentors are needed; flexible hours and training is provided. Details: Duma Alphonse (407-245-1810, ext. 2307) MENTOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS downtown at an after school outreach program. Details: Jenny Arrison (407-423-3441, ext. 2306) MINISTER TO THOSE BEHIND BARS at the Orange County Jail and mentor those coming home. Details: www.hishealinghand.com, 407-2197625 or aftercare@hishealinghand.com PROVIDE PRIMARY CARE HEALTH CARE for the uninsured at Shepherd’s Hope Clinic, a faithbased organization. Details: Shepherd’s Hope (407-876-6699) READ once a week with kindergarteners through second-graders at Goldsboro Elementary School in Sanford. Nanas, Papas and Reading Buddies are needed. Details: Elaine Gritter (egritter@bellsouth.net or 407-327-1474) REFURBISH DONATED COMPUTER EQUIPMENT at Gift From God Computer Foundation, so needy individuals can receive systems free of charge. Details: Dr. Larry Hooper (407-247-4399) or Gerry Meyers (407-618-4817)
Looking for the JOB LISTINGS?
You can find them at jobs.northlandchurch.net.
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WHOM DO I CONTACT IF… ............................................................
Dr. Don Pederson, Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1804 Ed Wood, Vice Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1794 Peter Katauskas, Secretary/Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1809 Fred Franz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1766 Marcus Mennenga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7169 Paul Rahill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1798 Felipe Santos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7168
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? Linda McCulloch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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? Student Ministries office . . . . . . . . 407-949-4007 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 . . . . . . . 407-949-7191 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
LONGWOOD ........................................................................... 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 SITE. . . . . . . . . . . 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 Lori Gagnon, Early Childhood Administrator . . . . . 407-949-4010 Julie Meeker, Grade School Administrator . . . . . . . 407-949-7153 Pam Anderson, Co-op Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7179 PASTORAL CARE ASSOCIATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7163 John Tardonia, Pastoral Care Team Leader . . . . . . 407-937-1755 Mike Fernandez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1753 Scott Alderman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4035 WORSHIP SERVICES Ruth Sapp, Congregational Services Director . . . . . 407-949-4039 Susan Cholewa, Site Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0544 Kathy Campbell, Deaf Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-328-4785
MOUNT DORA ........................................................................... 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 SITE. . . . . . mountdora.northlandchurch.net General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7184 Bill Chapman, Site Minister. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352-434-4116 bill.chapman@northlandchurch.net Frances Merritt, Site Coordinator. . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-554-0076 Cell: 352-409-7777 or jasonandfrances@comcast.net John Tucker, Setup/Takedown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-438-9961 wyoming01@earthlink.net Ann South, Carpenter’s House for Children . . . . . . 352-267-3388 south4@comcast.net Kitty Merritt, Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352-589-1770 Tanya Carpenter, Children’s Ministries . . . . . . . . . 352-735-3832 tcarpenter@cfl.rr.com Marilyn Faber, Celebrate Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 352-357-0983 marilynfaber@comcast.net Brent Williams, Youth Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-754-4428 bwilliams@sdccfl.com
Counseling Northland partner, nonprofit counseling ministries. DISCOVERY COUNSELING Dennis Gowin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-376-3773 OVIEDO COUNSELING CLINIC Sarah Baker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (407-366-9493, ext. 256)
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 Dr. Dan Lacich, Pastor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-367-9612 Jeremy Jobson, Site Minister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-929-3053 jeremy.jobson@northlandchurch.net Amanda Hartley, Site Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-222-7374 amanda.hartley@northlandchurch.net Erica Emler, Student Ministries Coordinator. . . . . . 407-687-8570 erica.emler@northlandchurch.net Michelle Smith, Children’s Ministries . . . . . . . . . . 407-718-5510 michelle.smith@northlandchurch.net Kathy Franz, Boys Town Liaison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-415-7678 Prayer — For prayer requests or to join the Oviedo prayer team contact Amanda Hartley (amanda.hartley@northlandchurch.net) Good Samaritan Ministry — Help someone who really needs it, right now! Sign-up and details: Maggie Jobson (mjobson@cfl.rr.com) Be in the Know — Get on the e-mail list for ongoing events and information. Details: Amanda Hartley (amanda.hartley@ northlandchurch.net)
WEST OAKS ........................................................................... St. Pauls Presbyterian Church 9600 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee, FL 34761 St. Pauls Presbyterian Church is located across from the West Oaks mall. The entrance is off Citrus Oaks Avenue. WEST OAKS BLOG WEBSITE . . . . . westoaks.northlandchurch.net General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1747 Tommy Novak, Site Minister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7191 tommy.novak@northlandchurch.net WEST OAKS LEADERSHIP TEAM Lou Amadori. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-493-7343 Jenny Fauser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-522-4355 Zack Fulmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-656-3008 Mark Johnston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-909-1336 Tommy Novak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7191 Rob Ross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-948-2512 MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES Derika Hacker, Children’s Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . 407-473-4537 Tommy Novak, High School Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7191 Kip Conway, Brotherly Love and Tools . . . . . . . . . . 321-460-2546 Bridget Murphy, Adult Literacy Advocates . . . . . . . 407-522-1672 Dave Krepcho, Second Harvest Food Bank . 407-295-1066, ext. 38
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
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.
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)
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.
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.
ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE WITH HEARING LOSS: Signed worship service is Sundays, 9 a.m. Sound amplification aids are available at the Welcome Center.
SUNDAY SCHOOL: Classes for children through fifth grade with special needs is on Sundays at 11 a.m.
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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:
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THE ESSENTIALS OF CHRISTIANITY WHO IS GOD?
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SCRIPTURE FOCUS:
2 CORINTHIANS 13:14 (NASB)
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The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. WORSHIP FOCUS: ................................................................................................................
Worship God today as both infinite and personal. He is infinite in that He is not subject to any of the limitations of His creation. He is far greater than anything He has made, or anything we can imagine. “But He is also personal: He interacts with us as a person, and we can relate to His as persons. We can pray to Him, worship Him, obey Him, and love Him, and He can speak to us, rejoice in us, and love us.” (Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology) SUMMARY PRAYER: ................................................................................................................
O most loving Father, who wills us to give thanks for all things, to dread nothing but the loss of You, and to cast all our care on You who cares for us: Preserve us from faithless fears and worldly anxieties, and grant that no clouds of this mortal life may hide from us the light of that love which is immortal, and which You have manifested unto us in Your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with You, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Adapted from the Book of Common Prayer) RELEVANT READS: ................................................................................................................
Northland’s bookstore recommends these books that relate to this week’s message: • Understanding the Trinity, edited by John H. Fish III • What is the Trinity? (Examine the Evidence), by Ralph O. Muncaster • The Trinity, a Rose Publishing pamphlet • Experiencing the Trinity, by Darrell W. Johnson • Trinity: A New Living Spirituality, by Joseph F. Girzone CHILDREN’S TITLES • 3 in 1: A Picture of God, by Joanne Marxhausen • Three in One: A Book About God, by Lynne M. Lepley Bibles are 25% off every day at Northland’s Bookstore. REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR BIBLE TO WORSHIP SERVICE
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