Northland News Vol 10/Iss 9 by Northland Church

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED

Welcome, First-Time Visitors

Learn about our vision, mission and core values.

FEBRUARY 28 - MARCH 7, 2009

Baptisms

VOLUME 10, ISSUE 9

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11 publicly profess their faith. Next baptism: March 8.

It is not for nothing that the central rite of Christ’s religion is

Help the homeless during Project Homeless Connect.

not a fast but a feast,

as if to say that the one indispensable requirement for obtaining a portion in Him is an appetite, some hunger — is to be without what

we must have and He can give. – A.J. Gossip, The Galilean Accent

NEXT WEEKEND:

Dr. Joel C. Hunter | Lenten Season - Week 2 | The Essentials of Christianity | God, the Holy Spirit | Acts 13:2-4

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What’s Happening This Week?

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

LONGWOOD SITE .............................................................................

MOUNT DORA SITE .............................................................................

Saturday, february 28

SUNday, MARCH 1

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, MARCH 1 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 2:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 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 Grade School Baptisms “Belong” Study Singles Small Group Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 College Ministry

Monday, MARCH 2 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, MARCH 3 10:00 am 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:15 pm

Grief Support Group Swaziland Info Meeting Employment Network GriefShare (cc) AMEN Divorce Care Near Him Home Educators Praxis (cc)

WEDNEsday, MARCH 4 9:30 am 6:30 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm

Joy of Living Study O2 Rally Beth Moore Study (cc) LENTEN Worship Life Teachings of Jesus Care Minister Training “Belong” Study

THURsday, MARCH 5 6:00 am 6:30 am 6:30 am 6:30 am 10:00 am 6:30 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 Precepts Men’s Fraternity His Way Usher/Greeter Training

friday, MARCH 6 6:00 pm

Daddy-daughter Dance

Saturday, MARCH 7 3:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm

Blanket Ministry Prayer Meeting Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 “Belong” Study LUGRox

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Prayer Room Sanctuary ECW CWW 4209,10,13,15 SMCC

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Prayer Room The Rink/SMCC Sanctuary ECW CWW 4213 F.Hall/SMCC 4205,4210 4209 4206-7 Sanctuary ECW CWW CWW The Rink/SMCC 5100/CWW 4205,13,15 4206-8 Sanctuary ECW CWW The Rink/SMCC

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4204-10 4213-15 4210 Sanctuary ECW CWW 4206-7 1118/SMCC 1112/SMCC 4128 1117/SMCC 1118/SMCC 4206-7 4205,8,9,10 1117/SMCC 4204

4209-10 SMCC 5100,02-06/CWW Sanctuary 4206-7 4210 4205,09,13,15,17 1111/SMCC 1118/SMCC 1104/SMCC 1116/SMCC 4212-14 4206-7 4212-14 4128 F.Hall/SMCC Sanctuary Foyer 4213 Prayer Room Sanctuary ECW CWW 4209,10,13,15 SMCC

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 6:00 pm

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 Umatilla/Tavares Home Group

TUESday, MARCH 3 6:30 am 7:00 pm

Men’s Bible Fellowship Celebrate Recovery (cc)

WEDNEsday, MARCH 4 9:30 am 10:00 am 7:00 pm

Women’s Bible Study Homeschool Play Group CREW352

friday, MARCH 6 7:00 pm

Mount Dora Home Group

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Sanctuary Room 15 Room 15 Room 1 Rooms 2, 3 Youth Room Sanctuary Room 15 Room 15 Room 1 Rooms 2, 3 See page 11

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 12:30 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm

Rooms 2, 3 TBD Sanctuary Various locations

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

Lenten Study (Couples) Lenten Study (Ladies) Bible Study — 1 Corinthians

TUESday, MARCH 3 6:30 am 6:30 pm

Lenten Study (Men) AXIS: Middle School Ministry

WEDNEsday, MARCH 4 7:00 pm 7:45 pm

LENTEN Worship Lenten Study (All)

saturday, MARCH 7

3:00 pm

communion

Worship (cc)* Auditorium Infants 9-109 Classes for 2’s - 3’s 9-105 Classes for 4’s - K’s 8-107 Worship (cc)* Auditorium Infants - 2’s 9-109 Classes for 3’s - 4’s 9-107 K’s - Grade School 8-107 AXIS: Middle School Small Groups 9-105 The Quest for Authentic Manhood (Men) 7-111 Volunteer Training and Lunch Courtyard AXIS: High School Ministry NOCC Lenten Study (Couples) Cluxton home

Monday, MARCH 2

Cowboy Bowl

Wiest home Harrington home Welday home NOCC NOCC NOCC NOCC Boardwalk Bowl

WEST OAKS SITE ............................................................................. SUNday, MARCH 1 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am

Worship (cc)* Infant Care Crawler Care Class for 2’s – 3’s Class for 4’s – 5’s Class for K’s – 1st graders Class for 2nd – 5th graders

Saturday, MARCH 7

7:00 am 6:30 pm

Men’s Small Group Lenten Study

What’s on the Web? Check out the interactive online Lenten study! Read the study online.

Rooms 2, 3 Calvary Chapel

OVIEDO SITE ............................................................................. SUNday, MARCH 1

(ECW) Early Childhood Wing (CWW) Children’s Worship Wing (SMCC) Student Ministries and Care Center

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

Room 6 Novak home

Take notes and e-mail them to yourself for later viewing! ..........................................................................

Worship God Instant access to past sermons from Dr. Joel C. Hunter. PLUS, take notes online for later viewing. ..........................................................................

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: Jail ministry voicemail (407-949-4007) Orange County 33rd Street Correctional Facility Sundays, 9 a.m., DVD Serving the women’s Christian dorm. Details: Jail ministry voicemail (407-949-4007)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Our Core Values Worship, Spiritual Formation, 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 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. Join us for LIVE Webstream Worship at www.northlandchurch.net.

coming up ............................................................................................................................................................. Northland at Longwood

Friday, March 6, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Cost: $14 Dads / $6 Daughters Purchase tickets at www.northlandchurch.net

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.

Details: Julie Meeker (407-949-7153 or julie.meeker@northlandchurch.net)

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Usher/Greeter training

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BE SENT

This training is for current ushers and greeters as well as those interested in serving the Lord through the congregation.

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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

THIS WEEK!

Thursday, March 5 7 to 9 p.m., Northland at Longwood Sanctuary

BELONG

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During the February drive, there were 126 donors, and 103 units were collected. As a result, 303 lives were saved!

Wondering how YOU could serve at Northland?

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Saturday, March 7 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

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BLOOD DRIVE

NEXT WEEKEND!

Details: Vanessa Puleo (407-949-7156 or vanessa.puleo@northlandchurch.net)

Details: Susan Cholewa (407937-0544 or susan.cholewa@ northlandchurch.net)

Come to the Water

news@mountdora

spotlightnews

leven people were baptized recently at the home of Ken and Diane Watkins, with Minister Tommy Novak officiating. You, too, may be baptized by immersion or sprinkling as a public profession of your personal faith and trust in Jesus Christ as the Lord and Savior of your life (Matthew 28:19). The next baptism is Sunday, March 8. See page 12 for details.

Brittany Bruns

Tom Bruns

Ron Catterson

Josh Garcia

Melissa Haber

Kristin Lopez

Dawn Ortiz

Luis Ortiz

Stefan Ortiz

Tatiana Ortiz

Francine Brooke Smith

Bill Chapman Northland at Mount Dora Site Minister

SERMON NOTES on today’s message by our site minister:

Practicing the Presence of God Scriptures: John 14:23; Psalm 25:1-10

he season of Lent is upon us. Christians from the second century to today have set aside the 40 days leading up to Easter for spiritual disciplines and personal holiness. Fasting, giving, serving, Scripture and prayer – all of these practices have been employed by believers during Lent. Their goal? to practice the presence of God. James

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exhorts us to “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you” (James 4:8, NKJV). But how do we draw near to God? And does this Scripture imply that He is far off? Though we may feel distant from Him at times, is it true? The answer becomes even more mysterious when we see what happens when we place our faith in Jesus Christ. “If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him” (John 14:23, NIV). The eternal, triune God condescends to make His home with us! So God is near, but we must work to experience His nearness. In this message, we will trust the Lord to teach us how to press into His holy presence. We will use Psalm 25 as a guide. Psalm 25 is the perfect prayer for the believer who has God living in him and yet struggles to experience that presence. We will focus on the first 10 verses of this Psalm, but also will consider other applicable verses. Some of the Scriptures that are really helpful on this subject include Psalm 32, Psalm 103:2, Romans 7:21-25, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, Colossians 1:2627, 2 Timothy 3:16 and Hebrews 12:10, 14. We will look at some of these passages, and I encourage you to check them all out. And may the fully present God rise up from within as we practice His presence! >>> MOUNTDORA.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET

Welcome to Northland at Mount Dora.

See page 14 for Mount Dora’s monthly

L VE COLLECTION Details: Ann South (south4@comcast.net or 352-267-3388) or Sharlee Hollingsworth (shollingsworth2@cfl.rr.com)

For Mount Dora opportunities to BELONG, BELIEVE, BECOME and BE SENT, see pages 11-13.

Gathering 2:42 WedNESDAY, march 18 6-8:30 p.m., FH/Sanctuary An evening of food, fellowship, worship and prayer More info under BELONG on page 11. Details: Bill Chapman (bill.chapman@northlandchurch. net or 352-434-4116)

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5 JEREMY JOBSON Northland at Oviedo Site Minister

NOTES:

SERMON NOTES on today’s message by our site minister:

beloved, behold Mark 1:9-15 (NIV) 9 At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 As Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. 11And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.” 12 At once the Spirit sent him out into the desert, 13and he was in the desert forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and angels attended him. 14 After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. 15 “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!”

Psalm 25:4-5 (NLT) 4 Show me the right path, O Lord; point out the road for me to follow. 5 Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you.

>>> OVIEDO.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET

THIS WEEKEND!

Lunch & training for new volunteers Sunday, March 1, 12:30-1:30 p.m., meet in courtyard behind children’s ministries building “Be a part of it!” There is a role for everyone, and we want you! Greeters, ushers, Communion servers, setup/takedown and Children’s Ministries teachers, teacher assistants and greeters. Details and RSVP: Amanda Hartley (amanda.hartley@northlandchurch. net or 407-222-7374)

Cowboy Bowl

EW Volunteer Appreciation Party DATE! Saturday, March 28, 3-5 p.m., Boardwalk Bowl (10749 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando)

Hang up your boots and grab some bowling shoes as we celebrate YOU! All new and current volunteers and their families are invited to join us. RSVP by Wednesday, March 25. Details and RSVP: Amanda Hartley (amanda.hartley@ northlandchurch.net or 407-222-7374)

news@westoaks TOMMY NOVAK Northland at West Oaks Site Minister

be many different projects for you to sign up for throughout our West Orange area, and what I really like is you might be working with folks from four or five different churches. This is what the body of Christ looks like as we serve those around us together. Now, there are two ways to get involved: 1) You can register a project you would like to see happen in our area (i.e., your neighbors need help with something, you know of someone who has a need, or you have a need) and which you are willing to head up – which means you will organize the project and the people, and make sure it gets finished, and 2) you can sign up to be a volunteer on a team. The project leaders will contact you and let you know where you will meet and what you ecently, we celebrated the fact that we belong. need to bring. Our goal is to have many different projects for We belong to Christ, to our West Oaks family, to people to volunteer to help with, from landscaping to painting, Northland and to the larger body of Christ. We came quilting, cleaning, feeding the homeless and sorting food at a together after the service and food pantry. You name the shared an incredible meal, sat project, and we will provide with folks who are like-minded workers. But it takes all Christ followers, and had a of us to be the church, the chance to meet new folks body of Christ, to our local who have just begun joining community. our West Oaks community. I We belong because of a am grateful for all of you who choice we make to follow worked hard to pull off that Christ, and we go because event and am thankful for all we are sent by Christ to of you who brought food to be represent Him to the world shared. It was a fantastic day! in which we live. Thank you So as we continue to look for choosing to belong to at what it means to belong, our West Oaks community we will continue to offer you and for being willing to go opportunities to connect with Now this is belonging in every sense of the word. Good job, West Oaks! wherever God calls you to one another and come together go. When our community to be who we have been called to be in Christ. Part of our sees the body of Christ with one voice, I believe that will make coming together also will be to go out together and serve our a difference and will open the community’s eyes to the real area. We have organized a day that we can serve together beauty of Christ, His unconditional love. This makes being your with other local churches. This will include all the different minister such an incredibly humbling experience, and I am churches that meet on the St. Pauls property. This will be proud to serve alongside each of you. organized exactly like the Fusion project we were a part of with our entire Northland community in October. There will >>> WESTOAKS.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET

From Belonging to Being Sent

All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone who had need.

–Acts 2:44-45

Lenten Study “In Me. In You.”

Saturdays, 6:30 p.m., Novak home Connect with others while going through the Lenten study. Contact Tommy Novak to find another small group near you. Details: Tommy Novak (tommy.novak@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7191)

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)

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Northland Hosting Seminole Project Homeless Connect Event to provide housing, services, hospitality to homeless BY SARAH MATTINGLY Northland Executive Assistant, Service

hen many people think of a homeless person, they usually think of someone intoxicated or on drugs, panhandling on the street. But that is the case for only 20 percent of Central Florida’s homeless population, who are chronically homeless men and women with substance abuse and mental health problems living on the streets, in camps and in abandoned buildings. The reality in Central Florida, according to Cathy Jackson, executive director of Homeless Services Network, is that families are the fastest-growing segment of the homeless population, and homeless children make up 32 percent of the homeless population. This also may be surprising: 48 percent of homeless people go to work every day. So homelessness has hit close to home for many Central Florida families, and Northland wants to help. The church is the host site for the Seminole Project Homeless Connect (PHC) on Friday, March 20. This is a one-day event to provide housing, services and hospitality in a convenient one-stop model directly to men, women and families experiencing homelessness. The Homeless Services Network of Central Florida sponsors PHC events across Central Florida. More than 40 nonprofit agencies, faithbased groups, government agencies and businesses participate in each event. In Seminole County, more than 150 volunteers from Northland and surrounding churches and organizations will be assisting an expected population of 300 homeless people living in camps, on the streets, in vehicles and in abandoned buildings. Services will include medical care, showers, meals, housing programs, employment opportunities, mental health services and counseling. The Department of Motor Vehicles, Social Security Administration and legal services will assist clients in applying for IDs, driver’s licenses and Social Security cards. You can volunteer in a variety of ways for this March 20 event. Shepherds are needed to guide the client through the event. Volunteers are needed for crowd control, donation distribution and more. There are several times to choose from if you want to volunteer for part of the event, or the full day. Homeless Services Network does require a training session for all volunteers, Monday, March 16. There are two sessions to choose from: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 7 to 9 p.m. in The Rink at Northland’s Student Ministries and Care Center. To register to serve, visit www.northlandchurch. net; select “Serve Others” on the top menu bar; select the “Be Sent to Serve Locally” icon; select the “Click Here & Sign Up” icon; then browse the list for the Project Homeless Connect teams and join the one that interests you. For questions about this event, contact Vanessa Puleo (vanessa.puleo@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7613). To help you learn more about homelessness and its causes, Cathy pointed out during a planning session for the upcoming Project Homeless Connect that five common circumstances can cause homelessness. Domestic Violence Many times women fleeing domestic abuse leave their homes with their children and only the clothes they are wearing. They turn to domestic violence shelters for safety, shelter and the support services needed to stabilize their lives.

Situational Poverty Forty percent of the jobs in Central Florida are service industry jobs paying $8 per hour or less, usually without health benefits. In order to afford the average two-bedroom apartment in Central Florida, a wage earner needs to make $21 per hour and work 40 hours per week. Even when two wage earners in the family work 40 hours a week at $8 per hour, they pay a disproportionate part of their monthly income for rent. If there is any disruption in income or increase in expenses — such as food and gas cost hikes, a medical emergency, an unforeseen car repair or lost wages due to a cutback in hours — families find themselves unable to afford their rent and experience an eviction. Foreclosures This is a new type of family homelessness being seen in Central Florida. Some property owners who are renting their properties are being faced with foreclosure. During the foreclosure process, they are sometimes not notifying their tenants and are still collecting monthly rent. Families are receiving a five- or 10-day eviction notice and do not have funds available for security deposits or first and last months’ rent for a new lease, and many end up in shelters or motel rooms that are rented by the night. Lack of Services for Veterans The average time between discharge from the armed forces and homelessness for Vietnam veterans was six years. Unfortunately, that period has shortened to 18 months for our veterans returning from the Gulf War, Iraq and Afghanistan. The increased incidence of post traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury has overtaxed the limited services of the Veterans Administration. Many veterans are slipping through the system and ending up on the streets.

Local Service Projects vanessa puleo Northland Local Service Projects Coordinator

Little Hands Can Do Big Things, Too!

n partnership with Northland’s single moms event being held on February 21, 38 children age 1 through 10 years old came together on February 14 to serve single moms. Along with parents and grandparents, children decorated bags and made cards, then filled each bag with many donated items. Each family then prayed over the bags as they completed them, asking blessings for the mom that would receive their special bag. Little Hands projects happen every month and are designed to provide opportunities for parents and their children age 10 and younger to serve. Siblings are welcome! There are also opportunities to serve with your younger children out in the community, such as preparing dinner for Ronald McDonald House residents. Check the Local Serving Projects on Northland’s website (www. northlandchurch.net) for details on many serving projects and to register. If you have questions about the Little Hands Projects, contact Lucee Price in Children’s Ministries (407-9370540 or lucee.price@northlandchurch.net).

Inadequate Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Chronically homeless men and women may have an underlying mental illness that needs treatment, but there is a severe shortage of mental health treatment beds and prescription assistance. As a result, this segment of the homeless population turns to self-medication, using alcohol or illegal drugs to “treat” their symptoms. Dakota Diachesyn used his artistic talents for this Little Hands Project.

It is important to understand the broader issues relative to homelessness as it can affect your family, your friends and your church family. There are facts and figures available to any who would like to dig deeper into the homeless situation in Central Florida. Cathy Jackson and her staff at the Homeless Services Network can be of assistance. Visit them at their website (www.hsncfl.org).

Hundreds of homeless people will show up to receive God’s love.

Send Missionaries Birthday Blessings March 10 Dave Brendle 1189 Naomi Lane Sanford, FL 32773 Dave_brendle@ntm.org

March 11 Kristi Corley 1000 E. First St. Sanford, FL 32771 Kristi@corleyz.com

Other Upcoming Serving Opportunities

March 3 . . . . . . Team meeting and dinner (all welcome) March 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harvest Time International March 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Little Hands project March 14 . . . . . . . . . . Meal Ministry, cook/serve meals March 14 . . . . . . . . . Service projects (general repairs) March 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15th Street home repairs March 14-16 . . . . . . . . . . . Clothes for a Cause project March 18 . . . . . . . . . Minister to homeless (downtown) March 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Project Homeless Connect (Northland at Longwood) March 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ronald McDonald House March 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15th Street home repairs March 28 . . . . . . . . . . . Pathways to Care, serve lunch March 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15th Street home repairs

THIS WEEKEND look for the Be Sent banner in the foyer. We will be there to answer questions and get you registered. To register to serve at any local service project:

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.

Lw = Northland at LONGWOOD

MD = Northland at Mount dora

OV = Northland at Oviedo

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Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink

LW 24/7: THE GATHERING

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)

MD CREW352 (Christians Radically Encouraging Worship)

Sundays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., room 13; Wednesdays, 7 p.m., sanctuary. For 6th– to 12th-graders. Details: Brent Williams (407-754-4428 or bwilliams@sdccfl.com)

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LW LUGRox (Living Under Grace Rocks!)

O2 Schedule during Lenten study Wednesdays, through April 8 6:30 p.m. — 7 p.m. — 7:50 p.m. —

Check-in and hangout (The Rink) Lenten Service (main building, sanctuary) Activities (The Rink/auditorium) Hangout (lounges) Lenten study Connection Groups (fellowship hall)

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)

ATTENTION STUDENTS: Swaziland THIS Distributed Journey WEEK! Informational Meeting

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 life-changing accountability. Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407-949-7194 or shaylynn. stoner@northlandchurch.net)

Tuesday, March 3, 6 p.m. Northland at Longwood Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink This meeting will cover the details for Swaziland trip 1 (June 23 to July 12), Swaziland trip 2 (June 25 to July 5) and Swaziland trip 3 (July 2 to 12). Details: Sean Cooper (sean.cooper@ northlandchurch.net) or Dan Lacich (dan.lacich@northlandchurch.net)

LW Servant Leadership Ministry

A primary goal of Northland Student Ministries is to lead students to a deeper understanding of their God-given, unique strengths and spiritual gifting so that they might use those gifts and strengths to serve others. All 9th- through 12th-graders are welcome and encouraged to participate in our Servant Leadership Ministry. For freshmen, we have LUGRox Setup Crew, and for sophomores, juniors and seniors, we have middle school Area Bible Study trainer and LUGRox captain positions. Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407-9497194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net)

OV AXIS: High School Ministry

Sundays, 6 to 8 p.m., NOCC. Youth group environment with interactive activities and fun. Details: Erica Emler (407-687-8570 or erica.emler@northlandchurch.net)

college ministry

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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)

OV AXIS: Middle School Ministry

LW Outreach, Worship, Teaching and Hangout Time

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)

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)

PARENT INFO Dad’s Name_____________________________________________ Dad’s E-mail____________________________________________ Dad’s Cell______________________________________________

Young Life Southwind Camp March 13 to 15

Mom’s Name ___________________________________________

Cost: $140 if registration and payment are received by Tuesday, March 3. DEAL EXPIRES THIS WEEK. $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)

Mom’s Cell_ ____________________________________________ [ ] I would like to serve as a parent chaperone.

STUDENT INFO Name__________________________________________________

Relationship to Student___________________________________

Male [ ] Female [ ] D.O.B._ ______________________________ Grade______ School_ ____________________________________ E-mail_________________________________________________ Phone_____________________ Cell________________________ Address________________________________________________ City____________________________ ZIP____________________

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middle & high school students

WO = Northland at west oaks

Mom’s E-mail___________________________________________

______________________________________________________ (Parent/Chaperone Signature) EMERGENCY CONTACT INFO (To be used only if we can’t reach parents in an emergency.) Name__________________________________________________ Phone_____________________ Cell________________________

Total Payment $____________ Check Number_ ______________ The undersigned does hereby give permission for my child (named above) to attend this event sponsored by Northland Student Ministries and to participate in all activities. _______ I authorize an adult in whose care the minor has been (initial) entrusted to consent to an x-ray examination, anesthetic, medical, surgical or dental diagnosis or treatment, and hospital care to be rendered to the minor under the general or special supervision and on the advice of any physician or dentist licensed under the provisions

of the Medical Practice Acts on the medical staff of a licensed hospital, whether such diagnosis or treatment is rendered at the office of said physician or at said hospital. _______ The undersigned shall be liable and agrees to pay (initial) all costs and expenses incurred in connection with such medical and dental services rendered to the aforementioned child pursuant to the authorization. Should it be necessary for my child to return home due to medical reasons or otherwise, the undersigned shall assume all transportation costs. _______ The undersigned does also hereby give permission (initial) for my child to ride in any vehicle designated by the adult in whose care the minor has been entrusted while participating in the activity sponsored by Northland Student Ministries. _______ I further give permission for still or moving images of (initial) my dependent to be used by the church for promotional purposes in printed and/or electronic media.

__________________________________________ __________ Signature of Guardian Date

____________________________________________________ Insurance Company

____________________________________________________ Policy Number

My name is: __________________________________________________

Today we thank our holy God for forgiving us. Holy means perfect and without sin. Because Jesus is holy, He paid for our sins so we could be forgiven.

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

Lent

Lent is the 40 days before Easter when we, as believers, focus on the forgiveness of sins that Jesus paid for with His own life.

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Today’s Buzzword is Lent! I heard it _____________ times. I think it’s important to God because __________________________________________________

Wat-er two things you can’t eat for dinner during Lent? Tell me.

Unscramble these letters to discover the place where Jesus fasted for 40 days.

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Answer: THE WILDERNESS

WHAT IS LENT? Lent means spring. It is the 40 days before Easter when we join believers all over the world in getting our hearts ready to celebrate Easter. The 40 days reminds us of the 40 days when Jesus fasted (gave up eating) in the wilderness. There, Satan tempted Jesus, but Jesus never sinned. To sin is to do wrong in God’s eyes. We all sin. We all need God’s forgiveness. Jesus died so we could be forgiven. During Lent, many believers fast by giving up something special or starting a new habit that pleases God. We don’t do these things to look good to God or to others. Our choices during Lent just remind us of who we are as believers—we are forgiven sinners who belong to Jesus. Now that is something to celebrate!

Breakfast and lunch!

Draw a picture of Satan tempting Jesus in the wilderness.

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

For the month of March, the Children’s offering will go to the Orlando Rescue Mission.

During Lent, start a new habit that reminds you that you belong to Jesus. Some kids may read the Bible or choose a special place to pray each day. Some kids may draw or make something for someone else. What will you do?

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substitute teacher for the past year, on our team! One never knows what service or grade Mr. Dave might pop up in, and for that flexibility, we are grateful! Thank you, Dave, for your faithfulness and dedication to teaching the children who God is and what He has done. You truly set the example for all in your class.

Emma in first grade shows us what she learned in Children’s Church. The Holy Spirit’s power helps us to be witnesses, telling others that Jesus rose from the dead, He now lives in heaven, and He will come again.

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Family WorshiP: Wiggles and Worship BY BECKY WELDON Children’s Curriculum Team

any families tried worshiping with their children at the Intergenerational Family Worship Service last Wednesday night. If you were one, were you frustrated because your children would not sit still? You were not alone! The benefit of this special service is that you can teach your children the joys of worshiping God in the company of other parents who are also guiding their children. And thankfully, your children do not need to sit still for the entire service. In fact, your children will learn more about God when they are fully engaged to the best of their abilities. Try the following ways of helping your children participate in the service: Worship in Music • Insist your children stand up when everyone else stands. Lift them up or stand by an aisle so they can see the screens and stage. • Encourage them to sing the songs. If they cannot read the words, show them how to hum or sing “la la” to the tune of the music. Or teach them a few words of the chorus and encourage them to sing the words whenever they hear them. Kids love to clap and shake to the music, so be sure to do both when the beat is appropriate! • Ask your children to choose one song and write or draw what the song told them about God in their worship folders.*

Bible Readings • Be sure your children take their own Bibles to worship. The Northland Bookstore staff can assist you in finding an appropriate Bible for each child. • Help your reading children find the passage and encourage them to read along. • For children learning to read, hold your Bible where they can see the words. Point to the words to help them follow the reading. Communion If you feel your children are ready to participate in Communion, the Family Worship Service is a great place to introduce them to this special sacrament. Communion will be served each Wednesday night during Lent. • Before the service, read together how Jesus first served Communion to His disciples in Matthew 26:17-20, 26-30. Explain that Christians continue to eat bread and drink grape juice to remember how Jesus died on the cross so that our sins are forgiven. Assure them that the bread and juice are just symbols (like pictures) of Jesus and are not really parts of Him. • During the reflection time in Communion, ask your children to write or draw a prayer in their worship folders confessing their sins to God. Discuss their prayers during your ride home. *The worship folder is a tool your children can use to write or draw their thoughts and questions during listening moments in the service. Let them each choose and decorate a hardcovered three-ring binder, then fill the folders with blank paper and colored pencils.

lenten connection group lesson plan Week 1 Materials for Lesson: • Bible • Copy of Babette’s Feast: the story (available from “In Me. In You.” on Northland’s website) or the movie (available from Netflix)

Lesson Objective: To show that spiritual disciplines can be a valuable reminder of who we are in Christ.

Bible Passage: Matthew 6:16-18

Bible Truths: • God will honor our spiritual discipline. • Fasting can be a valuable counterpart to feasting.

Optional Opener: (10 minutes) Option #1: Share some of your best memories of feasts (ex: holiday meals, weddings, celebration of a life achievement, etc.). What made those memories great? What made them feel like feasts? Option #2: Use the rules of one of the following games to communicate your favorite food: • Pictionary (drawing, no talking), • Outburst (word clues, but no forms of the word itself) • Charades (no talking or drawing, only actions)

Interactive Learning: If your group is one that might enjoy a movie night, consider renting Babette’s Feast and watching it together. (Available from Netflix. Also available from Amazon for $9.99.) You may choose instead to read the summary of the story, written by Philip Yancey, together with your group to help promote discussion. The story will be included as an attachment to your weekly e-mail if you are registered as a Connection Group. It is also available, along with these Connection Group lessons, from the “In Me. In You.” online study at www.northlandchurch.net. After reading the story or watching the movie together, ask the following questions:

1. What can you tell of this sect’s view of God from their chosen lifestyle? 2. How would this story be different if every meal in this community had been similar to the feast? 3. Why is it easier to take the path of self-deprivation, like the dean and his sect, than to embrace Babette’s view of God and His nature? 4. When have you been given a picture of God’s grace? 5. How do fasting and feasting both enrich our understanding of God and His grace?

Transition: (2 minutes) Jesus Himself often went without food in order to pray. We are encouraged to make this a part of our spiritual exercise. But motives for fasting are so crucial that the New Testament has warnings about it.

Bible Application: (15 minutes) Read Matthew 6:16-18. What are some negative motivations for fasting? What are some positive motivations for fasting? Challenge: (3 minutes) There are many methods of fasting. But the point should be to deprive our bodies in order to focus on feeding our souls. Ask your group how many methods of fasting they can think of. (You will get answers like: Skip one meal per day in order to pray. Go without food all day, using hunger as a cue to think about those who are always hungry. Fast from a single food item all week in order to feast on it on the Sabbath.) Challenge your group to choose one of these methods to exercise this week. Reinforce the fact that some will take baby steps, and some will try a marathon. But God will honor whatever we attempt.

Transition: Most of us will be good at feasting or fasting. This study will give equal opportunity, if you follow the Reader.

Closing: (2 minutes) Plan some kind of feast for the following week’s meeting. It can be a literal feast, or it can be symbolic. You may want to bake fresh bread and serve Communion, focusing on the fact that Jesus is the bread of life.

how to join a lenten study group connection Online: 1. Visit www.northlandchurch. net. 2. Click on the orange BELONG link. 3. Select “Join a BELONG Connection Group.” 4. Browse the list to choose a group. Then just click “join the group.” 5. Add your name and contact info when the pop-up window appears. On site: 1. Visit the Connection Center at any Northland site before, during or after any service from February 28 to March 1. 2. Look for the Belong banner. 3. Ask a Belong adviser, in an orange T-shirt, to help you. Details: Jennifer Raymond (407-937-1832 or jennifer. raymond@northlandchurch.net) Lenten Study Connection Groups Longwood — On Site • Sundays, 10:45 a.m., room 4205 (Child care available). Details: Dana Mitchell (danamitchell@cfl.rr.com) • Mondays, 7 p.m., room 4206-07 (Child care available). Details: Peter and Connie Katauskas (peter@ alexfinancial.com) • Wednesdays, 6 p.m., room 4209 (Child care available). Details: Maria Penzes (maria.penzes@northlandchurch. net) • Wednesdays, 7 p.m., room 4213 (Child care available). Details: Felipe and Rose Santos (acts1.8@earthlink.net) • Wednesdays, 7 p.m., room 4217 (Child care available). Details: Richard Milam (rmilam@enablesoft.com) • Wednesdays, 7 p.m., room 4205 (Child care available). Details: J.T. Almon (jtalmon@repservices.com) • Thursdays, noon, room 1118/SMCC Details: Elaine Harland (elaine.harland@northlandchurch. net) Longwood — Off Site • (Women) Thursdays, noon, First Watch restaurant. Details: Cindy Price (cindy@cindyprice.com) Ocoee • Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Details: Tom and Mary Smith (mary.smith@orgcrg.com or tsmithaatse@earthlink.net) Oviedo • Sundays, 6 p.m. (Couples) Details: Brad Cluxton (bcluxton@gmail.com) • Mondays, 7 p.m. (Couples) Details: Doug Hill (dhill@orlandoteam.com) • Mondays, 7 p.m. (Women) Details: Laurie Jean Harrington (lauriejean1@bellsouth. net • Tuesdays, 6:30 a.m. (Men) Details: Andy Gibson (brustersoviedo@yahoo.com) • Wednesdays, 7 p.m., NOCC (Child care available). Details: Jeremy Jobson (jeremy.jobson@northlandchurch. net) Sanford • Mondays, 7 p.m. Details: Anne West (annelouisewest@yahoo.com) • Thursdays, 7 p.m. Details: Bob and Deborah Watson (bobdebwatson@ gmail.com) West Oaks • Saturdays, 6:30 p.m. Details: Tommy Novak (tommy.novak@northlandchurch. net) Winter Springs • (Men) Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Details: Victor Evans (victoremiester@gmail.com) • (Women) Saturdays, 11 a.m. Details: Nikkia Evans (ndevans2003@yahoo.com)

Lw = Northland at LONGWOOD

MD = Northland at Mount dora

OV = Northland at Oviedo

WO = Northland at west oaks

Join others for encouragement and connection.

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)

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., room 4205. You may also visit the Christian HELP ministry at 450 Seminola Blvd., Casselberry, Tuesday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Details: 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 Grief Support Group

Tuesdays, beginning March 3, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1112. Support for people grieving the death of a loved one. Limited to 10 people. Details and registration: Bob Kemp (321-2056482)

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)

LW Word Weavers

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

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

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

Umatilla/Tavares Home Group fellowship First and third Sunday each month, 6 to 8 p.m., call for location. Study: select sermons by Pastor Joel C. Hunter. Child care is not available. Details: Hugh and Carole (352-4836561 or hughandcarole@embarqmail.com)

MARRIED COUPLES ............................... LW Couples Café

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., Children’s 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.

MEN ............................... 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)

LW Men’s Fraternity

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)

The Quest for Authentic Manhood (Men’s Fraternity Part 1) Sundays, 11 a.m., Hagerty High School. Details: Jimmy Hartley (407-716-1003 or jhartley@redlobster.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 Single Adult Ministries (20s and up) 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: christiansocial. meetup.com/189/ LW SINGLES SUNDAY MORNING CLASS

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)

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Bible studies and classes to help you grow in your knowledge of God and in your faith.

BAPTISM

An outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual grace...

ADULTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LW ADULT BAPTISMS

Sunday, March 8, 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 BIBLE RELEVANT NOW!

Sundays, 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 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)

OV Bible Study – 1 Corinthians

Salvation and assurance. Includes Communion instruction. Step 2: The Most Important Thing; Sundays, April 26 to May 24, 4 to 5:45 p.m. 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 on May 31 at 2 p.m. Step 3: LIVING BY THE BOOK: “C-ING” My Way through the Bible; Sundays, April 26 to May 31, 4 to 5:45 p.m. Focus: To develop skills in exploring the Bible. (Students must be present at least four weeks and make up any missed weeks.)

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)

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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WOMEN ...............................

LW STEPS FOR YOUNG BELIEVERS (GRADES 2 –

LW BETH MOORE STUDY — DANIEL

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, April 19 to May 10, 4 to 5:45 p.m. Focus:

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)

by Beth Moore. Details or to register for child care (Mondays only): Renee (407-628-7068 or reneeshoemaker@mindspring.com)

LW BETH MOORE STUDY — ESTHER

Thursdays, 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)

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)

LW The Joy of Living — 2 Corinthians

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)

MD BETH MOORE STUDY — a heart like his 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 — Living beyond yourself 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,

Classes to help you become more like Christ.

ADULTS ............................... LW Learn to 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 FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY

Sundays, 10:45 a.m., rooms 4206-07. Class is full. Contact the Haussmann’s for details on the next new class. 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)

LW Mentoring Workshop

Join us in establishing a mentoring ministry this year. America is reaching a crisis regarding teenage crime, suicide, drug and alcohol use, prison population and sexual abuse as result of fatherlessness. The church needs to be the leader in this social crisis, or we face losing a generation of boys. • Information sessions: Friday, March 27, 7 to 8 p.m. or Saturday, March 28, 8 to 9 a.m., Northland at Longwood, Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink. • Training class: Saturday, March 28, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Northland at Longwood, Student

Ministries and Care Center, The Rink. Led by Wade Trimmer of The Mentoring Project. Cost: $25 (early registration, which includes training manual, lunch and refreshments). Details: Dave Keys (407-256-5576 or pilotdak1@ embarqmail.com) or Rudy Tamez (407-949-7203 or rudy.tamez@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.)

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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)

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)

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 Jail Ministry

Minister to inmates either in Seminole County or Orange County jails during Sunday morning 9 a.m. worship, Celebrate Recovery for women on Thursday afternoons or assisting them with longer-term planning (several dates). Training provided. Prayer team members needed as well as pen pals. Details: Jail Ministry voice mail (407-949-4007)

LW Jail Ministry orientation/Training Saturday April 25, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Northland at Longwood Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall. Receive part 1 of the advocate training and a DVD for continued training on your own. Register at www. northlandchurch.net. Select “Get Equipped,” then “Join a Belong Connection Group.” Scroll down to “Jail Ministry Training” and click “Join the group.” Details: Jail Ministry voice mail (407-949-4007) 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 Cholewa (407-937-0544 or susan.cholewa@ northlandchurch.net)

LW MINISTER TO OUR NEIGHBORS: RESIDENTS

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 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)

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. 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)

LW Usher/Greeter training

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)

LW Volunteer at Northland — longwood

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).

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)

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)

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)

men’s class meets at First Baptist Church Winter Park (407-644-3061). Details: (877-2733228 or www.bsfinternational.org)

ALPHA COURSE Tuesdays, through 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 available. Details and registration: Chris Leinenkugel (407-333-2030)

central florida’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)

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

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) MOTORCYCLE MINISTRY All styles are welcome. Must own a motorcycle and have a valid motorcycle license to participate. Details: Lori Cooper-Keith (407381-2051) Motorcycle Ministry 7 year Anniversary Ride Saturday, March 21, 9:30 a.m., departure 10 a.m. We are celebrating 7 years as a ministry and group. Bring money for lunch stop. Destination is Cocoa Beach. Experienced riders only, will reach highway speeds. Call a week early to confirm. Details: Lori Cooper-Keith (407-381-2051)

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)

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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

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).

LW 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)

Visit the information table to see how to share love this month. Details: Ann South (south4@comcast.net or 352-267-3388) or Sharlee Hollingsworth (shollingsworth2@cfl. rr.com)

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)

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).

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)

Toiletries, bed sheets and pillow cases are needed by The Seminole Safehouse for battered women and their children. Details: Steve Celentano (407-399-8173)

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)

vehicles are needed at Recovery House of Central Florida (www.recoveryhouseinc.org) to provide transportation to church, work, meetings and appointments. Multi-passenger vehicles such as a minivan would ideally fit their needs. They also need passenger cars, pickups, trailers, pressure washing equipment, power tool, and hand tools. These donations are tax-deductible and will be used within the program. Details: Erik Robinson (407-323-5857 or erikrhcf@yahoo. com)

MD LOVE COLLECTION Each month Northland at Mount Dora will collect food, toiletries, cleaning supplies and more for The Carpenter’s House for Children and for Loaves and Fishes of Apopka. Each month the items will have a different theme.

FINANCIAL Report

.................................................................................................................... As of FEBRUARY 23, 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 $1,920,000 $1,920,000 Received $247,686 $1,690,045 $1,690,045 Surplus / (Deficit) $7,686 ($229,955) ($229,955) * *Shortfall is currently being covered by reserve fund. .................................................................................................................... BUILDING FUND This Week This Quarter This Year Need $41,200 $329,600 $329,600 Received $30,960 $233,775 $233,775 Surplus / (Deficit) ($10,240) ($95,825) ($95,825) LOAN BALANCE is currently $20,330,000 .................................................................................................................... ATTENDANCE for weekend of February 21 to 23, 2009 Northland at Longwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,432 Northland at Mount Dora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 Northland at Oviedo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445 Northland at West Oaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Northland Webstream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,885 at 1,048 sites Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,132 at 1,052 sites

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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)

married couples ............................... 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.

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

women ............................... 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) 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). 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

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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 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)

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

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

I am in crisis? Northland’s main line . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 I want to seek counseling? Counseling referral line . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7204 I have a prayer request? Prayer request line . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4025 I need the Hospital Ministry to pay a visit? 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 Scotty Alderman, Pastoral Care Coordinator . . . . . 407-949-4035 Elaine Harland, Care Ministries Coordinator . . . . . 407-949-4402 Worship Services Ruth Sapp, Congregational Services Director . . . . . 407-949-4039 Susan Cholewa, Site Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0544 Kathy Campbell, Deaf Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-328-4785

mount dora ........................................................................... 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352-989-7378 tommy.novak@northlandchurch.net Derika Hacker, Children’s Coordinator . . . . . . . . . 407-473-4537 derika.hacker@northlandchurch.net Lou Amadori, Setup/Teardown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-493-7343 lamadori@cfl.rr.com John & Maxine Hammerstein, Prayer Coordinators . 407-877-8896 maxinehammerstein@mac.com Kip Conway, Tools at Your Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-460-2546 Patti Novak, F.A.I.T.H. Neighboorhood Center . . . . 352-989-7478 Prayer — For prayer requests or to join the West Oaks prayer team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John and Maxine Hammerstein 407-877-8896 or maxinehammerstein@mac.com

LifeHope LifeHope is a benevolence ministry that serves people in need in our church family and community for the purpose of connecting them to a relationship with God and Christian community through worship, equipping and service. It is the privilege of our ministers to love, listen, pray with and serve you during your first visit. They will help assess your priority needs and eligibility to be considered for assistance. Our LifeHope staff will then guide you toward your next steps. This may require an additional visit. Our strongest desire is to empower and equip you to live the life God has for you. Details: Laura Young (407-949-7151) LifeHope Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to noon, at Northland’s Student Ministries and Care Center.

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. Special Needs Seating: People with wheelchairs, walkers or other special needs have designated seating areas throughout the sanctuary if needed. Lyrics for Visually Impaired: Printed lyrics are located at the Welcome Center. Sunday School: Classes for children through fifth grade with special needs is on Sundays at 11 a.m. Buddy Breaks: With Nathaniel’s Hope, we offer respite for parents of kids with special needs. Check the Belong section in the Northland News for details. Assistance for Those With Hearing Loss: Signed worship service is Sundays, 9 a.m. Sound amplification aids are available at the Welcome Center.