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JANUARY 2 - 9, 2010
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VOLUME 11, ISSUE 1
Father! — t o God himself we cannot give a holier name. – William Wordsworth
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What’s Happening This Week? LONGWOOD SITE Saturday, January 2
4:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm
Prayer Meeting Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5
SUNday, January 3
7:30 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 10:45 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:30 PM
Prayer Meeting (cc) Worship (cc)* (hi) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Transformers Study (cc) Worship (cc)* Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Special Needs Class Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Fusion College Ministry
Monday, January 4
7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm
Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Grief Share Faithful and True Men’s Group
MOUNT DORA SITE Prayer Room Sanctuary ECW CWW
Prayer Room Sanctuary ECW CWW F.Hall/SMCC Sanctuary ECW CWW CWW Sanctuary ECW CWW F.Hall/SMCC
Sanctuary ECW CWW 4204-4208 F.Hall/SMCC
Men’s Bible Study 1118/SMCC Near Him Home Educators 1115-18/SMCC Crown Leader Training 1111/SMCC Conquering Fear, Anger & Anxiety 4128 DivorceCare 4204-05, 4208, 4217 AMEN 4206-7
WEDNEsday, January 6 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm
Doulos (High School) NOW. Worship (cc) NOW. WOW! (Grades 1–5) NOW. Lot 9 (Middle School)
THURsday, January 7
6:30 am 6:30 am 7:00 pm
Men’s Praise and Prayer Women’s Prayer His Way
Friday, JANUARY 8
5:00 pm 6:30 pm
Celebrate Recovery Capernaum
The Rink/SMCC Sanctuary CWW Welcome Desk/Lobby
1104/SMCC 1116/SMCC F.Hall/SMCC
CWW The Rink/SMCC
Word Weavers F.Hall/SMCC Prayer Meeting Prayer Room Growing Kids Gods Way 4206-7 Worship (cc) Sanctuary Infant/Walker – K’s ECW Grades 1–5 CWW Membership Opportunity/Belong Study 4209 Battlecry for a Generation Group Study 4204 LUGRox The Rink/SMCC
Northland at Longwood
BLOOD DRIVE
Saturday, January 2 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, January 3
8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Monday, January 4 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.
9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:30 am 9:30 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am
Worship (cc)* Infants/Walkers Classes for 2 year olds Classes for 3’s - K’s Grade School Ministry CREW352 Youth Bible Study Adult Bible Fellowship Worship (cc)* Infants/Walkers Classes for 2 year olds Classes for 3’s - K’s Grade School Ministry
6:30 am 7:00 pm
Men’s Bible Fellowship Celebrate Recovery (cc)
WEDNEsday, January 6 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm
CREW352 Women’s Bible Study “The Gift that God Gives” Bible Study
Sanctuary Rooms 2-3 Conference Room
4:00 pm Child care for infants - K’s
Friday, JANUARY 8
Mount Dora Home Group
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9:00 am Worship (cc)* 9:00 am Infants 9:00 am Classes for 2’s - 3’s 11:00 am Worship (cc)* 11:00 am Infants 11:00 am Classes for 2’s - 3’s 11:00 am AXIS: Middle School Ministry 5:00 pm AXIS: High School Ministry
Experiencing God (Women)
Auditorium 9-109 9-107 Auditorium 9-109 9-107 Hallway NOCC
Men’s Fraternity Groups
Friday, January 8
What’s So Amazing About Grace (Women)
Saturday, January 9
7:15 am 6:30 pm
The Quest for Authentic Manhood (Men) Crazy Cards
NOCC
NOCC
NOCC NOCC
WEST OAKS SITE SUNday, January 3 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
7:00 pm
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7:00 pm
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OVIEDO SITE
Monday, January 4
(CWW) Children’s Worship Wing (SMCC) Student Ministries and Care Center (F.Hall) Fellowship Hall (NOCC) Northland at Oviedo Community Center
Rooms 2-3 Calvary Chapel
THURsday, January 7
Monday, January 4
THIS WEEKEND!
Sanctuary Room 15 Room 15 Room 1 Rooms 2-3 Youth Room Conference Room Sanctuary Room 15 Room 15 Room 1 Rooms 2-3
TUESday, January 5
6:30 am
Saturday, JANUARY 9
8:30 am 4:00 pm 4:45 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm
SUNday, January 3
7:00 pm
TUESday, January 5
6:45 am 2:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm
*Concurrent worship with other sites (cc) Child care provided (hi) Hearing-impaired interpretation (ECW) Early Childhood Wing
Chapel 215 215 211 213 104/F.Hall 104/F.Hall
One Thing (Middle and High School students) Novak home
Distributed Sites @ Home
Are you interested in starting a distributed site in your home or another setting? If so, contact Dan Lacich (407-367-9612 or dan.lacich@northlandchurch.net).
JOIN any of these worship sites:
Kissimmee/St. Cloud First and third Sundays of each month, 11 a.m. 1000 Costa Mesa Lane, Kissimmee Located in the Lago Buendia subdivision, located off I-92 and Partin Settlement Road. Details: Kristen Dusseau (407-247-6030) or Michael Dusseau (407-761-8846) New Smyrna Beach Sundays, 5:45 p.m. 528 Oliver Drive, New Smyrna Beach Join Cynthia and Richard Hines in their home for worship. Details: Cynthia and Richard Hines (386-663-4370) North Carolina Sundays, 5:30 p.m. Klaus home, 200 W. 14th St., Salisbury, NC Join Laurie and Tim Klaus in their home for worship. Details: Laurie and Tim Klaus (704-636-5966 or pianolauriek@yahoo.com)
PRAY FOR the prisoners with whom we worship concurrently: Seminole County John E. Polk Correctional Facility Sundays, 9 a.m.; Mondays, 7 p.m. Serving the men’s dorms. Details: Jail ministry voice mail (407-949-4007) Orange County 33rd Street Correctional Facility Sundays, 9 a.m., DVD Serving the women’s Christian dorm. Details: Jail ministry voice mail (407-949-4007)
ABOUT Northland
New to Northland?
Our Vision To see people coming to Christ and growing in Him as we link local and global communities for ministry and worship everywhere, every day.
Welcome! We're so glad you decided to worship with us today, and we'd love to meet you ...
Our Mission To call people to know and follow Christ and equip them to worship and serve together.
Please stop by the Welcome Center at any of our sites to connect with other newcomers, ask questions and familiarize yourself with what Northland's all about … “Bringing people to maturity in Christ.”
Our Core Values Worship, Spiritual Formation, Inter-generational Leadership, Personal Ministry and Partnership.
Again, we are so glad you came, and we invite you to become part of the Northland family! Help us get to know you by filling out the following form. Simply tear it out and drop it off at the Welcome Center or in any offering box after the worship service:
Worship Times Saturdays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 p.m. Sundays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9*, 11 a.m.**; 6 p.m. Mondays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m. * Concurrent among Longwood, Mount Dora, Oviedo and West Oaks sites ** Concurrent among Longwood, Mount Dora and Oviedo sites Join us for LIVE Webstream Worship at
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during any of these worship times! Children’s Church (Grades 1 – 5) Saturdays, 5 p.m.; Sundays, 9 and 11 a.m., 6 p.m.; and Mondays, 7 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. Early Childhood Classes (Age 3 – Kindergarten) Saturdays, 5 p.m.; Sundays, 9 and 11 a.m., 6 p.m.; and Mondays, 7 p.m., Early Childhood Wing. Infant and Toddler Care (Infants – Age 2) Saturdays, 5 p.m.; Sundays, 9 and 11 a.m., 6 p.m.; and Mondays, 7 p.m., Early Childhood Wing. Sunday School for Children with Special Needs (Age 3 – Kindergarten) Sundays at 11 a.m., Early Childhood Wing. (Grades 1 – 5) Sundays at 11 a.m., Children’s Worship Wing.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What’s Happening This Week? 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Welcome / Coming Up 4-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spotlight News / Site News 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Serve News 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Student Ministries 8-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The BeeHive Worship Guide for Kids 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Equipping News BELONG
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BELIEVE
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BECOME
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BE SENT
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BEYOND
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NORTHLAND NEWS
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The Generous Life Weekend is your chance to get engaged in a class or small group that can transform your life from financial bondage to financial freedom. The weekend of January 9 through 11, there will be booths in the foyer representing Crown Financial Ministries, Financial Peace University, Business by the Book, and the True North Foundation. So, whether you’re struggling with debt or you need help with estate planning, there’s something for you.
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NOW (Northland on Wednesdays) NOW (Northland on Wednesdays) kicks off January 6 at 7 p.m. in Longwood with a special evening of worship and a “New Year’s Revolution” message from Pastor Joel. Then, January 13, 20 and 27, come back and learn more about God’s Word and how to apply it to your life. Choose from the following elective classes: “Old Testament Survey,” “The Crucible of Work” and “The Doctrine of Christ.” There’s a great experience for children in grades one through five, too, called NOW. WOW! Child care is available for children age 5 and under. No need to register. Just come! More info on page 10.
Resolved: I Will Exercise My Faith Bill Chapman Northland at Mount Dora Site Minister
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Many among us are facing very difficult circumstances right now, situations that can really lead to despair. But if you are a Christian, God has given you the gift of faith (faith to be saved and faith to believe God in all situations). Your job is to exercise it. It’s like your muscles. God just gave them to you; they are a gift. But to make them grow, you have to exercise them. The more you exercise them, the bigger and stronger your muscles will become. In the same way, faith is both a gift and a decision. Will you trust God? I am a big spiritual resolution-maker. Resolve to go to the next level of trust with Christ this year. What follows is a heavenly Q&A, in which I ask questions and God answers through His Word. As you see your life in these questions, place your faith in the Lord, who authored these answers:
orthlanders in Mount Dora are exercising their faith in Christ. When Stormie the cat got sick, her owner, Mikayla, took him to the vet. The doctor found glucose in his urine and told the family that most likely, Stormie was terminally ill. Mikayla and her mom refused to accept this and instead confidently declared that the Lord would heal Stormie. Mikayla’s whole family began to pray with fervor and trusting Q: God, will You please provide the job and hearts that God would not allow income I need? Stormie to be taken away from them. A: “My God will meet all your needs according to A week later, in a follow-up vet his glorious riches in Christ Jesus” (Philippians visit, the veterinarian declared 4:19, NIV). with great surprise that the glucose in Stormie’s urine was gone, and Q: God, will You bring an end to my troubles? though Stormie would have a mild A: “I have told you these things, so that in me you urinary tract condition for the rest may have peace. In this world you will have of her days, she was out of danger trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the and would survive! Mikayla and her Mikayla Williams and Stormie. world” (John 16:33, NIV). family are praising God for His loving response to their faith-filled prayers. Q: God, will You bring someone so that I won’t be so lonely? Another man made a special offering to benefit A: “I will never leave you nor forsake you” (Joshua 1:5, NIV). some Mount Dora families in need. His giving was very sacrificial, but he exercised his faith, trusted Q: God, will You show me what You want me to do? God to take care of his needs, and gave anyway. A: “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock Three different families were deeply blessed as a and the door will be opened to you” (Matthew 7:7, NIV). result of his faith-filled act. Luke tells of a Roman soldier who had such a Q: God, will You please heal my marriage? strong faith in God that Jesus proclaimed, “I tell A: “Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children you, I have not found such great faith even in and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave Israel” (Luke 7:9, NIV). What faith is God finding at himself up for us” (Ephesians 5:1-2, NIV). Northland at Mount Dora? How about in your home?
CITRUS HARVEST FOR THE HUNGRY is a time when folks come together to serve the community by “gleaning” citrus yards and fields, and then deliver the harvested fruit immediately to needy families. This is an awesome opportunity for small groups, families and individuals to bear “good fruit” (pun intended). Sign up at www. northlandchurch.net/serve. Then, come to the church at 8 a.m. on January 23 to receive your map and assignment! PASSPORT TO THE NATIONS is a special evening where you can hear about the 26 mission trips that have been planned for 2010 and experience other cultures firsthand. On January 30 at 7 p.m., sample desserts, hear an African band and enjoy a free movie — End of the Spear, a true story about the Waodani tribe living in the Amazon Basin. Information booths will be available in the foyer the weekend of January 30 through February 1. No registration needed. It will be an amazing experience for the whole family.
Q: God, will You take away my fear? A: “There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment” (1 John 4:18, NIV). Q: God, will You show me my ministry to others? A: “There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good” (1 Corinthians 12:5, 7, NIV). Q: God, will You help me to have more faith in You? A: “Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things” (Matthew 25:23, NIV). Meditate upon these Scriptures and on the passages that surround them. Claim them for yourself and speak them over your life. Have a Happy New Year and make 2010 the year in which you go to the next level of faith and trust in Christ! >>> MOUNTDORA.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET
THIS WEEK! “The Gift that god gives” Wednesdays, beginning January 6, 7 p.m., conference room. This unique four-week Bible study will help you discover your spiritual gifts and put you on a path to more fully experiencing the pleasure of giving ourselves to our church family and beyond. Details: Bill Chapman (352-434-4116 or bill.chapman@northlandchurch.net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WORSHIP TEAM at MOUNT DORA
Sunday, January 10, 12:30 p.m., sanctuary. Has God gifted you in voice, instrument, lighting or audio? Consider putting your talents to work helping people experience Jesus. Come to the next Northland at Mount Dora worship team meeting. Details: Bill Chapman (352-434-4116 or bill. chapman@northlandchurch.net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Opportunities for students on page 7.
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e have been so blessed by the service, love, leadership and friendship of Amanda Hartley and her family, Jimmy, Abby and Nick, these last few years. Our site would not be where it is without their hard work, dedication, creativity and passion for relationships, namely with the Lord. Although we are sad to see them go, we know full well that God is directing their steps, and they are following Him to Tampa. We also know that God has a work He is doing here at Northland at Oviedo, and that He has brought us the next family that will play an integral role in that, the Sheahans. Join me in welcoming them to our family! Below is a note from Rebecca Sheahan, our new site coordinator. Dear Northland at Oviedo, I’d like to introduce myself to you. As some of you have heard already, Amanda Hartley and her family are moving to Tampa at the end of December. God has graciously brought me along and blessed me with this awesome opportunity to fill her position as Oviedo site coordinator. As always, God has been working this transition out much longer than meets the eyes. I could actually say He’s been preparing me for this ministry since I moved to Orlando from Gainesville in 2006. Following what I felt was a call from the Lord into ministry, I came to Orlando to attend Reformed Theological Seminary to get a counseling degree. However, for a while at
least, God had other plans! I started dating, got engaged and then got married to my husband, Drew, after my first semester at RTS. I planned on returning to school, but was held up by a sudden painful disc rupture a month after Drew and I were married. A scary eight months followed, until we finally found a surgeon who correctly diagnosed me and performed what would turn out to be the first of a series of yearly spinal surgeries. I was unable to work due to the repeated surgeries and their lengthy recovery periods, and was housebound for months at a time. As I was going through these last three years, God has repeatedly revealed Himself to me, teaching me to trust in His timing and His will. At certain points, I would feel discouraged and wondered why God would instill the desire for ministry in my heart, but then sequester me away from the world for months at a time! But every time I would question Him about this, He would remind me that He had plans for me, and they were plans to prosper me and not to harm me. He constantly filled me with peace and taught me patience as I waited on His will for me, since I couldn’t do anything about where I was! My being housebound led Drew and me to search for a church we could watch on Sundays together at home. This led us to Northland online, and we were so encouraged to worship with all of you here in Orlando and all over the world. It was amazing how connected we felt, even though we had never even stepped inside the church building! As I slowly recovered and started being able to go more places, we decided to try Northland “in person.” We quickly found small groups in the Oviedo area through the Northland News and were so happy to find fellowship. I started listening to old sermons from Pastor Joel while I did my physical therapy, and one day he said something that I still repeat to myself whenever I get discouraged about my physical limitations, and that phrase is this: “Do what you can, with what you’ve got, where you are.” With that attitude, I started praying for a job where I could work around my physical limitations. Well, God in His perfect will placed my husband and me in the same Oviedo
5 small groups as Amanda Hartley and Michelle Smith. And the rest, as they say, is history. I cannot tell you how excited I am to be here. I know I have many challenges ahead, and that God will be refining me as I serve both Him and you. I can’t wait to get to know you personally, hear your stories, worship with you and pray for you. In Him, Rebecca Sheahan
Drew and Rebecca Sheahan.
>>> OVIEDO.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET
NEXT WEEKEND! Crazy Cards (ADULTS ONLY, PLEASE)
Saturday, January 9, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., NOCC. Join us for a night of fun, fellowship and friendly competition. Details and RSVP: Tim Brown (timbrown@cfl.rr.com) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Opportunities for students on page 7.
westoaksnews Seek a Full Life in Him TOMMY NOVAK Northland at West Oaks Site Minister
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t’s January 3, 2010 … 2010! Are you as amazed as I am that it’s already been 10 years since “the new millennium,” since Y2K and the many predictions of computers crashing around the world? A lot has happened in the past decade: • Computers didn’t crash on January 1, 2000. • The Space Shuttle Columbia disaster occurred. • The Boston Red Sox finally won the World Series. • The tsunami in the Far East killed more than 100,000 people. • Hurricane Katrina struck. • The average gas price went from $1.26 to $4.12 to $2.57. • Saddam Hussein was captured and executed. • iPods were everywhere. • Social media networking took off. • We all became 10 years older. Much has happened even this year: • The Steelers won the Super Bowl. • The Yankees won the World Series. • Michael Jackson died. • Barack Obama became our first African-American president. • The economy … need I say more? • We all became one year older.
And this month: • Tiger Woods faces troubles. (Please pray for him. He’s in our community.) • Oral Roberts died. • Jimmie Johnson became the first NASCAR driver to win four Sprint Cup Championships in a row. • We all became one month older. And this week: • We went from Christmas to 2010. • Urban Meyer announced a leave as head coach of the Gators. • We all became one week older. We all know that time will continue to march on, and we’ve just seen that lots can happen without our realizing it really is marching on day to day. I wonder, instead of letting “whatever” happen, how we can take hold of our days and experience the full life that Jesus tells us about in John 10:10? “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” (NIV). I believe that taking hold of our moments, our God moments, every day will help us notice that God is active in our day, and therefore we are truly living and not just existing. For example, I had a God moment this past week as my family was traveling to see snow. It was tight quarters in our car, and the natives were getting restless, so we decided to stop at the first Subway we could find. Within five minutes, we were walking into one. We were cranky and hungry, and the restaurant was closing in five minutes. As we stood in line to order, a couple walked in behind us, and at the same time, the manager turned off the “Open” light. The woman behind me struck up a conversation, in which I was not so eager to engage, but I gave in and started paying attention to her. Soon she was sharing with me that her brother had just died, and the holidays had been especially hard for her. My heart began to soften even more, and before I knew it, my whole
family and I were out in the parking lot with this woman and her elderly mother, praying for God to strengthen them. We got in the car, and my daughter, Kahley, immediately exclaimed, “Now, that was awesome!” We drove into the Subway parking lot in a cranky mood and left the same lot 15 minutes later, laughing and smiling and feeling very alive! I realized in those moments that God is alive in me and my family. It makes me ask for more God moments. I think that’s the full life Jesus is referencing. So in this next decade, year, month, week and day, what will you do to go after God and all that He has for you? I say, “Let’s spend this year going for and doing what God is calling us to do!” The West Orlando community needs to see God alive and active, and we are the ones He’s put in this area to do just that. It all begins this day, in this moment. Will you ask God to show you what full life in Him is like? >>> WESTOAKS.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET
Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord; seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. —2 Peter 1:2-3 (NASB)
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Opportunities for students on page 7.
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Youths Share Faith in Bavaria BY JENNY SHAW Student Ministries Worship Coordinator
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or many years, Northland has been cultivating and strengthening relationships with several partner churches in Southern Bavaria. In fact, since my freshman year of high school, I have frequently taken part in Distributed Journeys to this beautiful country, doing music and youth ministry alongside one of our partner churches in Oberaudorf, Germany. Over the years and through those trips, I have developed a very close friendship with Christine Faunkhauser, who regularly joins us via webstream worship and sings with our worship team whenever she is in Orlando. Though very much a part of our Northland family, Christine also is heavily involved in ministry at her home church, a small Lutheran church in Oberaudorf. Christine helped launch and develop a vibrant youth program called Jumpstart, which meets one Sunday evening a month at the church. Though Jumpstart is aimed at middle and high school-age students, recently, believers of all ages and denominations have been attending. A typical Jumpstart gathering consists of fellowship, worship and a short teaching from Christine or one of the other youth leaders. On multiple trips, I have had the privilege of helping to plan and execute Jumpstart worship nights, and they truly are a blessing to that community. Recently, Christine wrote to tell us about a pivotal learning experience that came in the form of a unique worship opportunity. This is what she had to say: The Lutheran church of Bavaria celebrated its 200th anniversary this year, so we all had a reason to celebrate. Of course, there was a big celebration one day, but the most unique thing was that the main leadership of the Bavarian Lutheran church decided to connect each congregation with a Lutheran church in a neighboring city. They did this by sending part of each congregation to lead the worship service at a different Lutheran church. It worked out that we hosted a “trombone orchestra” from a city called Trogen. The people were sweet, and we had
great conversations and a lot of fun. This weekend it was our turn. We were invited to our “partner” congregation in Dürrenzimmern (a small village between Nördlingen and Nürnberg). Günter, our pastor, decided to take the Jumpstart youth choir/band to “lead worship a little differently” (Vernon knows what I am speaking about). We were a group of 16 people: six adults and 10 students, with the youngest being Anna, who is only 12. The whole weekend was spent planning the music, readings, prayers and sermon for the worship service. We had a blast talking about our faith, sharing and getting to know each other through singing, praying and enjoying true church community. Sunday was the big day, so we left early to set up at the church. The whole service was such gift. I was crying most of the time. God touched my heart in such a special way. When the sermon came, Anna, 12; Inga, 17; Nessi, 17; and Peter, 19 each shared one of the verses, a song and their testimony. I lost it. I was so touched by the fact that those kids were able to speak about their relationship with Jesus, without any doubt, without any pressure, in their own way. After the service, of course, people said that they liked our singing, but mostly they said that they were impressed with how honest and real we were when we shared our faith. They said they had never heard anything like that before. About four to five years ago, when Northland students first came to be with us, we were not confident about our faith. We were sort of jealous of those amazing Americans who had no fear of speaking about their relationship with Christ. We saw students singing their hearts and souls out for Jesus and thought that we could never do that. But we did this past weekend! It was the Holy Spirit who led us there to be an example of His Kingdom. In essence, we went on a missionary journey without even knowing it. Keep us in your prayers. God is faithful and working in us.
BY vanessa puleo Director of LifeService
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ith a new year, it is exciting not only to look at what we have done in the past, but more importantly to look ahead at the future and what God is calling us to do. While there are so many ways to serve others, both at Northland and in the community, I want to encourage you to consider how you and your family want to be involved. Here are some great opportunities to serve at Northland: • Parking Lot Attendants — Details: James Li (407-9494003 or james.li@northlandchurch.net) • Ushers and Greeters — Details: Susan Cholewa (407937-0544 or susan.cholewa@northlandchurch.net) • Passport to the Nations, Friday, January 29 — Details: Vanessa Puleo (407-949-7156 or vanessa.puleo@ northlandchurch.net)
UPCOMING Serving Opportunities
To register, visit Northland’s website (www. northlandchurch.net) and select the “Serve Others” tab. Then choose “Serve Locally” to find project times, age requirements, locations and other information. January 9 . . . . . . Ronald McDonald House, serve dinner January 9 . . . . Coalition for the Homeless, serve dinner January 13 . . . . . . . . . . . Grace and Grits, serve dinner January 14 . . . . . . . . . Team leader meeting and dinner January 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Homeless Ministry Team January 23 . . . . . . . . . . Pathways to Care, serve lunch January 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Citrus Harvest January 30 . . . . . . . . Give Kids the World, serve dinner January 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LOCAL SERVE DAY February 12-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Serve in Love” Southwind weekend retreat February 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ronald McDonald House February 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coalition for the Homeless February 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Homeless Ministry Team February 20 . . . . . . . . . . Night at the Park special event February 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Give Kids the World February 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LOCAL SERVE DAY February 27 . . . . . . . . . . Pathways to Care, serve lunch March 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ronald McDonald House March 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coalition for the Homeless March 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Homeless Ministry Team March 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LOCAL SERVE DAY
Next Local Serve Day — January 30 Dürrenzimmern Gemeinde.
Join the Citrus Harvest for the Hungry Saturday, January 23 • Amazing family serving opportunity! • Great project for little hands! • Great opportunity for teams, groups, students and small groups!
Dürrenzimmern Kirche.
He Calls Us to a Life of Service
In partnership with Society of St. Andrew, we will be gleaning the yards and fields of Orlando. Five churches are hosting as drop sites, and we are one of them! Simply register and come to the church that morning. You will receive directions, information and all the details to head out for the project between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. (lunch provided). Details: Vanessa Puleo (vanessa.puleo@northlandchurch.net)
WHAT IS A LOCAL SERVE DAY? That’s when we meet at Northland in parking lot 3 and distribute to one of the many projects in the community, or to help one of our local partners. Painting, landscaping, sorting food at a pantry … many projects are available. All the details are arranged for you to make it easy for you to serve others in the community that day. It’s a great opportunity to get the whole family involved.
BRAZIL Distributed JourneyS
informational meetingS TUESDAYS, 7 P.M., LONGWOOD SITE
• January 12, rooms 5106-7 • January 19, rooms 5106-7 The DISCUssion:
English Camp, Amazon Riverboat Trips and Soccer Ministry Details: Patti Harshey (407-937-0573 or patti.harshey@northlandchurch.net)
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MD = Northland at Mount dora
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Middle & High School Students
Middle School Ministry
High School Ministry
LW Servant Leadership Ministry
LW LUGRox (Living Under Grace Rocks!)
Sundays, (no O2 January 2) 6 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink. All 9th- through 12th-graders are invited to join us for an evening of fun, fellowship, awesome worship and amazing teaching from our youth pastors. Food and snacks will be offered for a few dollars. Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net)
A primary goal of Northland Student Ministries is to lead students to a deeper understanding of their God-given, unique strengths and spiritual gifting so that they might use those gifts and strengths to serve others. All 9th- through 12th-graders are welcome and encouraged to participate in our Servant Leadership Ministry. For freshmen, we have LUGRox Setup Crew, and for sophomores, juniors and seniors, we have middle school Area Bible Study trainer and LUGRox captain positions. Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net)
MD CREW352 (Christians Radically Encouraging Worship)
Sundays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., room 13; Wednesdays, 7 p.m., sanctuary. For 6th– to 12th-graders. Details: Bill Chapman (352-434-4116 or bill.chapman@northlandchurch.net)
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Mondays, 6 to 8 p.m., Novak home. Details: Tommy Novak (352-989-7378 or tommy.novak@northlandchurch.net)
College Ministry (For students ageS 18-25)
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Sundays, 7:15 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink. Come and spend time in worship, prayer and the Scriptures. Details: Mike Burke (mike.burke@northlandchurch.net)
Saturdays, December 5, 12 (no LUGRox January 2), 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!
OV AXIS: Middle School MINISTRY
Sundays, 11 a.m., hallway. Details: Erica Emler (407-687-8570 or erica.emler@northlandchurch.net)
LW O2 — Outreach, Worship, Teaching and Hangout Time
OV AXIS: High School Ministry
Sundays, 5 to 7 p.m., NOCC. Bring a friend! Youth group environment with interactive activities and fun. Details: Erica Emler (407-687-8570 or erica.emler@northlandchurch.net)
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Hello, boys and girls. Welcome to the Beehive! I’m Buzz. Stick with me during our family worship service, and we’ll learn more about who God is and what He has done!
We worship our heavenly Father. He loves us and cares for us as His children. When we pray the prayer that Jesus taught us to pray to Him – that’s worship!
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“hall” Hallowed means holy, honored or highly respected. God’s name is holy. It is to be honored and highly respected. Bzzz. Bzzz.
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Today’s buzzword is FATHER! I heard it _____________ times. I think it’s important to God because __________________________________________________
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A bee New Year!
Happy New Year to you, too!
Unscramble the letters below to see an important name for God.
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Our Heavenly Father Matthew 6:9-13 God is perfect. He is the Father – always loving, guiding and protecting His children. We are God’s children; He is our heavenly Father. His Son, Jesus, said that this is how we should pray: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name, Your kingdom come, Your will be done.” This prayer is saying that God is our heavenly Father. His name is holy and greatly respected. It is asking that whatever God wants to happen would be done on earth as it is done in heaven. Jesus also teaches us to ask God, our Father, to give us our daily bread, forgive us our sins, keep us from falling into sin when we are tempted, and save us from the evil one. What a perfect heavenly Father we have!
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Draw a picture of what you think heaven looks like.
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Northland’s 5-day Bible study for children, The Daily Way, is available at www.northlandchurch.net or at Children’s Church.
Bee sure to come visit us again. Check out Praise Time and Children’s Church, where kids have fun learning who God is and what He has done!
This week give thanks for the people God has given you who love you, guide you, or protect you as your heavenly Father does.
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M F E A R T H V H A L L O W E D W T Y I N C A O I H O U R O V N L E U N A M E E L R R O B E N I K I N G D O M S Word bank: OUR, FATHER, IN, HEAVEN, HALLOWED, BE, YOUR, NAME, KINGDOM, COME, WILL, DONE, ON, EARTH, IS
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Building a Generous Life January 9-11 By Marc Mcmurrin Executive Director of Operations
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t is no secret that many people today are experiencing severe financial challenges. Did you know that the Bible contains more than 2,350 verses dealing with money? Want to learn the biblical principles of personal finances and the principles of God’s economy? This is your chance to get engaged in a class or small group that can transform your life from financial bondage to financial freedom. From January 9 to 11, booths will be set up in the Northland at Longwood foyer to provide information on various available financial tools. FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY LIVING DEBT-FREE How would you like to be debt-free? Financial Peace University (FPU), a 13-week biblically based video course that teaches management of money, explains how money really works in a simple, easyto-understand style. More than 650,000 families have completed FPU with amazing success. On average, they pay off $5,300 in debt and save $2,700 in 13 weeks. Join one of these groups meeting in Longwood: • Preview classes for all sessions: — Sunday, January 24, 10:30 a.m., room 1118, Student Ministries and Care Center — Tuesday, January 26, 7 p.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center • FPU classes: — Sundays, January 31 through May 2, 10:30 a.m., room 1118, Student Ministries and Care Center — Tuesdays, February 9 through May 4, 7 p.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. Details and registration: Rich or Jana Haussmann (407-688-2182 or rhaussmann@cfl.rr.com)
CROWN FINANCIAL MINISTRIES MANAGING YOUR FINANCES Crown is an interdenominational ministry dedicated to equipping people around the world to learn, apply and teach biblical financial principles. Since 1976, Crown has taught or equipped more than 50 million people with its transforming message of faithful living. To get started, look for the Crown Financial Ministries information booth. • Come to the orientation for details. • Orientation for Crown class participants is Thursday, January 14 at 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the Student Ministries and Care Center at Northland at Longwood. Details and registration: Jo-Anne Holleran (jo-anne. holleran@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1772) BUSINESS BY THE BOOK FOR BUSINESS OWNERS/LEADERS The Business by the Book study reveals that the Bible has the wisdom and the answers for being truly successful in the marketplace. This eight-week small group study is designed specifically for individuals who own their own business or work in a business environment. Topics include ownership and purpose, leadership, finance, human resources, marketing and more. • Orientation is Thursday, January 14, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Northland at Longwood fellowship hall. Details and registration: Jo-Anne Holleran (jo-anne. holleran@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1772) TRUE NORTH FOUNDATION LEAVING A LEGACY Have you made financial or custodial arrangements for your loved ones, should they outlive you? The True North Foundation will provide attorneys to conduct Simple Wills, without conditions or requirements of appropriating any portion of one’s estate to Northland. It is the foundation’s desire to have all congregants’ estate planning in order to protect their children and the resources God has provided to their families. This is important whether you are a single parent, a young married couple or retirement age. Look for the True North Foundation information booth. Details: Rick Crandall (cranbarney@cfl.rr.com)
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eginning Wednesday, January 6 at 7 p.m. with a “fireside chat” with Pastor Joel Hunter, session three of NOW will be in full swing at Longwood and online! Adult courses available this session:
Bible OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY
Led by Sean Cooper, Longwood, rooms 4213-15 What could events that happened thousands of years ago to people from completely different continents and cultures possibly mean to you? This course will give an overview of the contents and message of the Old Testament. Sean is a minister of Northland in the areas of service and equipping. If you have taken his Bible Basics course, this is the perfect follow-up.
Christian Living
The crucible of work
Led by Dr. Sanford Shugart, Longwood, rooms 4206-07 Dr. Shugart is the president of Valencia Community College and a member of the Northland family. This class will be based on his recent book by the same name. Does your work shape you, or do you shape your work? Come and get schooled on making your work your worship.
Theology The Doctrine of christ
Led by Dr. Reggie Kidd, Longwood, sanctuary Dr. Kidd is a professor at Reformed Theological Seminary. He frequently serves as the online pastor during worship services. What we believe about Jesus Christ is what sets Christianity apart from all other religions. This course will explore questions like: What does the Bible teach about Him? Was He fully God? Was He fully human? What could that all possibly mean? NOW.WOW! will be in full effect for the kids. Firstthrough fifth-graders will be in classes, exploring God’s Truth. Middle school students will meet at the Welcome Center to venture out to Lot 9 in the parking lot for fun, fellowship and Bible Study, and high school students can participate in Doulos in the Rink. Child care is available for age 5 and under. Get more information and access the class archive at now.northlandchurch.net.
Investing in Young Couples
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orthland offers a variety of classes that offer marital support to couples. Many of those are mentoring ministries. In order to keep these ministries fresh and growing, new mentoring couples are needed. If you… 1. Have a mature relationship with Christ, 2. Have a strong, healthy marriage, 3. Feel called to come alongside younger couples, 4. Enjoy finding new ways to improve your marriage relationship, 5. Are willing to invest your time and energy to see struggling couples find hope for their marriage, …this opportunity might be for you! Marriage Prep Mentors Mentors meet each Sunday at 9:45 a.m. to go over the assignments that their mentoring couple have completed, and to discuss how to make application to their relationship from the topics covered. Registration deadline: January 10. Details: Gilbert and Chris Kingsley (407-628-5769 or Gilbert.Kingsley@uscm.org) Marriage 911 Mentors Marriage 911 is a 14-week program designed to provide help for couples or individuals experiencing difficulty in their marriage by providing a mentoring couple for each participant. Details: Linda Rooks (407-644-8619)
Northland is looking for mature believers, willing to help others walk through times of pain, struggles and loss. A three-month training is provided, held on Sunday afternoons. An application, interview and background check are required. Interested? For details and application: Elaine Harland (elaine.harland@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4002) Deadline for application is January 29.
Lw = Northland at LONGWOOD
MD = Northland at Mount dora
OV = Northland at Oviedo
Details: Laurie Jean Harrington (lauriejean2@ bellsouth.net or mmannen@cfl.rr.com)
Join others for ongoing encouragement and connection. CONNECTION GROUPS
Connection Groups are ongoing groups that meet for friendship, worship, equipping and service. Some of these groups meet at a worship site, but most meet in homes across the community. While their locations, times and topics of study vary, the groups and their facilitators remain basically unchanged. Join a Connection Group online (www. northlandchurch.net), or contact Barbara Olsen (barbara.olsen@northlandchurch.net or 407 949 7183).
LW MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITY BELONG STUDY Participate in the Belong study and have an opportunity to explore and become a member at Northland. For Northland membership, Here’s what you need to do: 1) Receive God’s gift of salvation, made possible through Jesus Christ. 2) Complete the Belong study in one of the following ways: • Attend a four-week Belong study (Saturdays, January 9 to February 6, 6:30 to 8 p.m., room 4209). • Take the online Belong study at www.northlandchurch.net. • Purchase the Belong DVD and study booklets in the Northland Bookstore. 3) Those who complete the online membership process will be contacted by a membership coach by phone. Online membership requires current personal contact information. Details: Jamila Millette (jamila.millette@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1832)
CARE GROUPS
These groups are a vital part of the health of the church, as they provide ongoing support through difficult times for specific life issues, such as addiction, divorce, illness or loss.
LW BCAUSE—BREAST CANCER SURVIVAL Any woman touched by breast cancer desiring prayer, fellowship, information and/or encouragement, contact Susan Diener-Blando (407-488-5941 or susandb@yahoo.com). LW Battlecry for a Generation Saturdays, January 9 through March 27, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., room 4204. Discover the battle raging for the youth of our nation, and learn how to reclaim our youth for Christ. Details: Traci Moyer (tracilee4jc@aol.com or 407-393-8487) LW Celebrate Recovery Fridays, 7 to 9 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. Gain freedom from life’s hurts, habits and hang-ups over dinner, fellowship and share groups, which include Newcomers 101, Men and Women’s Chemical Dependency, Women’s Co-Dependency, and Parents of Prodigals.
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) LW COPING WITH ADDICTIONS/CODEPENDENCY Thursdays, 7 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall. A Christcentered, 12-step program dealing with issues such as alcohol, drugs, relationships, food, sexual addictions, codependency and issues affecting adult children of addiction. Child care is available. Details: His Way (407-599-9770) LW DIVORCECARE Tuesdays, beginning January 5, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 4209-10. A 13-week session in which individuals who have been through a divorce can experience personal growth and healing. Workbook is available at Northland’s bookstore for $16. Registration is required; child care is available. Details and registration: Donna Delzingaro (407-937-1749) LW DIVORCED AND WIDOWED WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP Second and fourth Sundays of each month, 3 p.m., Nancy Petitto’s home, Casselberry. Join other women for prayer and discussion at this potluck fellowship. Children are welcome. Details and directions: Nancy Petitto (407-699-9181) LW DIVORCED WOMEN’S SMALL GROUP Sundays, 3:30 p.m., Winter Springs. Study: The Power of a Woman’s Word, by Sharon Jaynes. Details: Lisa Edwards (407-222-9639 or godsgirl0202@yahoo.com) LW GriefShare Mondays, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 4206-7. If you are experiencing grief due to the death of a loved one, this healing ministry walks you through the steps of grief. Workbook is available at Northland’s bookstore for $16. Details and registration: GriefShare voiceline (407-949-7152) LW HOPE — Support For Those Struggling with Fertility issues Last Friday of the month, 7 p.m., Fire Station 21, 681 Seminola Blvd, Casselberry. Support group helping women, men or couples struggling with fertility issues. Share prayer, fellowship, encouragement and discussion as you walk this journey. Space is limited. Registration and details: Debbie (mikedeb540@ yahoo.com) LW Parents of the Prodigals
Fridays, 7 to 9 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. A support group helping parents cope with kids in trouble, in jail, on drugs, etc., and with serious behavioral problems. Child care available. Details: Laurie Jean Harrington (lauriejean2@bellsouth.net or 407 977 6742)
LW STRUGGLING WITH HOMOSEXUALITY? (MEN)
Wednesdays, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., call for confidential location. Among Friends is a weekly support group for men who struggle with same sex attraction and/or same sex attraction feelings that want to live a life pleasing to God. Details: Zach (407-937-1793)
LW SUPPORT FOR THE SEPARATED Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m. Learn practical steps for healing, hope and reconciliation in the Lord. Details on qualification and assessment: Donna Delzingaro (407-937-1749) LW UNEMPLOYED MEN SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesdays, 8 to 9 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1112. Discuss job
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searching and tools available while supporting each other and strengthening our spiritual walk on this emotional journey. Details: David Keys (407-256-5576 or davidalankeys@gmail.com)
MD Celebrate Recovery Local Chapter
Tuesdays, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Calvary Chapel of the Lakes, 351 Plaza Drive, Tavares. For those dealing with unhealthy habits in the present or painful experiences from the past. Child care is available. Details: Laura Martin (352-4082640 or lauramartin32778@gmail.com)
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS
Coming together around a single activity or shared trait, these groups meet for specific events, ongoing study or ministry to the community.
LW AMEN (A MEETING OF MEN) Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., room 4206. Learn to apply God’s Word to real-life situations. Details: Dan Bogdan (407-702-5358 or danbogdan@ landscapeorlando.com) or Buzz Vincent (407463-9398 or blv292@cfl.rr.com) LW BUSINESSMEN’S FRIDAY LUNCH Fridays, noon to 1 p.m., e-mail for location. Learn how to apply scriptural principles to business through personal discipleship. Details: James Price (james.price@northlandchurch.net) LW BUDDY BREAK Saturday, January 23, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. Northland joins with Nathaniel’s Hope monthly to provide three hours of free respite for parents and caregivers of special needs children. Drop off your child with our trained volunteers. Details and registration: Laura Lee Wright (407-9370549 or buddybreak@northlandchurch.net) LW COMMON GROUND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY (Age 25-39) Mondays, starting January 11, 7 to 8:15 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink. Join this fellowship of young adults seeking to build authentic Christian community, to grow spiritually mature and to affect the surrounding community with Christ’s love, reflected by serving God. Child care available upon request. Details: Carissa Curran (commonground@ northlandchurch.net or 407-221-1241) LW COUPLES CAFÉ Saturday, January 16, 7 to 8:30 p.m, Nature’s Table Café. Speakers address a variety of topics designed to encourage married couples. Child care by reservation: Diane Jones (407-949-7188 or diane.jones@northlandchurch.net); details: James Price (james.price@northlandchurch.net) LW Covering Care Blanket Ministry Third Thursday of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m.; or first Saturday of each month, 3 to 4:30 p.m., room 4217. For those who can knit or sew, this group makes blankets for local hospitals and people in need in the community. Details and donations: Nicole Roberts (407-699-8575) LW Divine Reflection Art Group
Second Thursday of each month, through May, 7 to 9 p.m., room 4209. Join other artists to reflect God’s glory and truth through the visual arts. This year’s focus: being Light. Book: Refractions, by Makoto Fujimura, available in Northland’s bookstore. Details: Laura Bates (carpearte@aol.com or 407-622-6873)
LW FLAG FOOTBALL
Saturdays, through May, 10 a.m., Lyman High School practice fields. Coed. Details: Nathan Naversen (407-701-7577 or nate@ magicwebhosting.com)
LW GOLF — links fellowship • Friday, January 8, 11 a.m., Rock Springs Ridge Golf Club, cost $35 • Saturday, January 16, 7:45 a.m., Eastwood Golf Club, cost $32 • Friday, January 22, 7:45 a.m., Alaqua Country Club, cost $43 Linking golfers throughout the world in Christ. Golf, prizes, guest speakers (food optional — costs extra). Golfers of all skill levels are welcome. Details and reservations: Parks Reinhardt (407880-9932 or linksfellowship@cfl.rr.com) LW Membership OPPORTUNITY — Belong Study Saturdays, January 9 to February 6, 6:30 to 8 p.m., room 4209. Participate in the four week long Belong study with Pastor Kevin Urichko and also have an opportunity to explore and become a member at Northland. No sign-up is necessary for this class and child care will be available. Details: Jamila Millette (jamila.millette@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1832) LW Moms4moms Get connected with other moms for friendship and encouragement through meetings and playgroup activities. • Once a month, Mondays, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall. Child care provided with registration for infants to 5-year-olds. • Once a month, Sundays, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall. No child care provided. Registration required. Details and specific dates: www.northlandmoms4moms.com LW SENIORS GROUP Third Wednesday of each month, 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall. Bring nonperishable food items for the Pastoral Care pantry. Details: Marilyn Casey (407-273-2857) LW SOCCER – ACHE Fridays, 8:15 p.m., Red Bug Lake Park. No practices, no teams, no rules, just fun and fellowship. A $2 donation is requested. Details: Mike Cannavo (407-359-0191) LW softball Join other Christian men and women on this adult coed team or the men’s team to compete in local leagues. Details: www.nlsoftball.com or northlandsoftball@gmail.com LW TENNIS Saturdays, 8 a.m., Red Bug Lake Park. Details: Jeff Rossmeissl (407-489-6096) LW WORD WEAVERS Second Saturday of each month, 9:30 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall. Details: www.wordweaversonline.com OV Building Your Marriage (Couples)
Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., Welday home, Oviedo. Work together to have a stronger, more loving and vibrant relationship with your spouse. Details: Ruth Linares (ruthalinares@gmail.com or 407-227-0970)
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Join us for fellowship and fun. Details: Sara Sundermeyer (407-575-6178 or scostantini@ hotmail.com) or Kimberly Fulmer (407-6563008 or kfulmer@earthlink.net)
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Connect with West Oaks women each month. Activities and locations vary. Details: Derika Hacker (derika.hacker@northlandchurch.net or 407-473-4537)
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discover answers to essential questions of life and get a practical introduction to the Christian faith. Registration $10 per individual or $15 for two! Child care by reservation. Details: Jamila Millette (jamila.millette@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1832)
Bible studies and opportunities to help you explore your faith and know God. BAPTISMS LW ADULT BAPTISMS Sunday, February 21, 2 p.m., Ken and Diane Watkins’ home. Adults and teens may be baptized by immersion or sprinkling as a public profession of personal faith in Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:19). Maps are available at the information desk in the church foyer. Call to sign up. Details: Sharon Ferreira (407-949-7189 or sharon. ferreira@northlandchurch.net) LW CHILD BAPTISMS Northland recommends the Steps for Young Believers course for children prior to baptism, but it is not mandatory. For information about grade-school student baptisms, contact Diane Jones (diane. jones@northlandchurch.net or 407-9497188). LW INFANT BAPTISM/DEDICATION CLASS Saturday, January 16, 7 p.m., rooms 4206-7. Child care is available upon request. Details: Diane Jones (407-9497188 or diane.jones@northlandchurch.net)
PRAYER LW CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES PRAYER TEAM Pray weekly from your home for needs in Children’s Ministries. Details: Carol Moss (carol.moss@northlandchurch.net or 407949-7180) LW MEN’S PRAISE AND PRAYER Thursdays, 6:30 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1104. Details: Dave McGregor (407-774-2952 or mcgregor449@hotmail.com) LW PRAYER GROUP
Thursdays, 6:30 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1116. Details: Jean Sherwood (407-796-4705)
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Receive weekly prayer requests via e-mail for our Oviedo congregation and community. Details: Rebecca Sheahan (rebecca.sheahan@northlandchurch.net or 407-683-3566)
ADULT BIBLE STUDIES LW Alpha Course - Is There More to Life
than This? Sundays, January 17 and 24, 4 to 5:45 p.m., rooms 4206-7. Topics: January 17 — Does God Heal Today? Why and How Should I tell others? January 24 — What about the Church? How Can I make the most of the rest of my life? Ask and
LW Gospel of Mark
Sundays, beginning January 10, 9 a.m., rooms 4213-15. Also available via e-learning (www.northlandchurch.net) with an online pastor/advocate at 11 a.m. The message of the Gospel of Mark is to present Christ as a servant. This yearlong study focuses on the ministry years of Christ, beginning with His baptism. Taught by Pastor Dan Lacich. Details: Jamila Millette (jamila.millette@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1832)
LW Ephesians Sundays, starting January 10, 10:45 a.m., rooms 4213, 15. Learn that the church is the body of Christ and how we are equipped, empowered and matured to express Christ’s fullness on earth. Details: John and Carolyn Jones (407-831-5822) LW Revelation Part 3
Mondays, January 11 to April 26, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., rooms 4213-15. Through careful observation of the text, discover exactly what God says in this book of the Bible. Prerequisite: completed previous Revelation classes. Child care is available with advanced registration. Details: Melody Ringenberg (rringenberg@cfl.rr.com)
MD Adult Bible Fellowship Sundays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., conference room. Join this ongoing Bible study on the Gospel of John. Child care is available. Details: Jason Merritt (407-697-9803 MD The Gifts that God Gives
Wednesdays, starting January 6, 7 to 8:15 p.m., conference room. Learn to understand your spiritual gifts and experience the pleasure of giving ourselves to others.
OV Believing God — Beth Moore Study Mondays, 7 p.m., starting January 11. Based on Isaiah 43:10, this 10-week study explores what it means to believe God. Through studying the lives of Abraham, Moses and others from Hebrews 11, it encourages women (though spouses are welcome) to deepen their own trust in God and receive a fresh word from Him. Workbooks are available at the Northland Bookstore or Lifeway Christian Books. Details: Karin Dewey (407-243-9482)
MEN’S BIBLE STUDIES LW ISAIAH Thursdays, 6:30 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1118. Join this open-forum discussion on the book of Isaiah: 45 minutes of study, and 15 minutes of prayer. Details: Ron Morris (ron@creativele.com) LW Psalms
Tuesdays, starting January 5, 6:45 to 8 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1118. Chronological study of some of the Psalms written by King David in association with historical events that contributed to their composition. Details: Bob Shoemaker (bobshoemaker@mindspring.com or 407-599-3132)
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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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The Quest for Authentic Manhood Saturdays, 7:15 a.m., NOCC. Study focuses on a man’s core identity and helps men embrace a biblical definition of manhood. Details: Lawrence Wachter (407-430-2835 or lawrence. wachter@gmail.com)
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES LW BREAKING FREE — NEW 2009 Revised Beth Moore Study Discover true spiritual freedom and the abundant life God intends for you. Learn to remove obstacles that hinder you from enjoying the benefits of an intimate relationship with God, in spite of troubled circumstances and challenges. • Mondays, January 11 to March 29, 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. • Tuesdays, January 12 through March 30, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Child care available. Workbook available in the Northland Bookstore. Details: Cherrie Rowe (cherbear100@aol.com or 407-322-6850) LW The Joy of Living Wednesdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., rooms 4209-10. A 27-week interdenominational study of the book of Genesis, with daily study questions, group discussion and a lecture time. Study guide: $30 for the year. Details: Carolyn Robinson (407-260-9653 or crobins@cfl.rr.com) LW Third Verse Second and fourth Wednesdays, 1:30 to 3 p.m., room 1116, Student Ministries and Care Center. For women 55 and over. Study the book of Esther, pray and have fellowship. Details: Jean Sherwood (407-796-4705) MD Search for Significance Wednesdays, 7 to 8:15 p.m., rooms 2,3. A Robert McGee study to build your self-worth on God’s truth. Child care is not available. Details: Marilyn Faber (352-357-0983) or Christina Ferrito-Dugan (352-735-1974)
Classes and training to help you mature in your faith and equip you to serve. ADULTS LW Answers to Prayer
Sundays, starting January 10, 11 a.m., room 4204. Learn to pray and be challenged by the classic writings of George Mueller in modern language, which teach trusting in God alone to provide for every need in every circumstance of life. This is an ongoing class, join any time. Details: Mickey and Cindy Mallin (407-322-6101)
LW Crown Financial Ministries
Thursday, January 14, 7 to 8:30 p.m., rooms 4213-15. Orientation meeting to investigate and sign up for 10-week Crown biblical financial study, which helps people
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handle money according to principles in the Bible, including the topics of getting out of debt, investing, giving and budgeting. Details: Jo-anne Holleran (jo-anne.holleran@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1772)
LW Crown Leadership Training
Tuesday, January 5, 7 to 9 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1111. Training for Crown leaders to facilitate Crown biblical financial study classes starting soon. Details: Bob Shoemaker (bobshoemaker@ mindspring.com or 407-599-3132)
LW DC4K Training DivorceCare for Kids is training leadership for the fall season. Do you feel called to work with children ages 6 to 12 who are experiencing the pain of divorce? Details: Elaine Harland (elaine. harland@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4002) LW DIVORCECARE FACILITATORS TRAINING Facilitators are needed to work alongside the DivorceCare ministry. Learn to help those who are currently experiencing the pain of divorce find healing. Details: Elaine Harland (407-9494002 or elaine.harland@northlandchurch.net) LW FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY LIVING DEBT-FREE Financial Peace University (FPU), developed by Dave Ramsey, is a 13-week biblically based video course that teaches management of money, and explains how money really works in a simple, easy-to-understand style. • Preview classes for all sessions: — Sunday, January 24, 10:30 a.m., room 1118, Student Ministries and Care Center — Tuesday, January 26, 7 p.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center • FPU classes: — Sundays, January 31 through May 2, 10:30 a.m., room 1118, Student Ministries and Care Center — Tuesdays, February 9 through May 4, 7 p.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. Details and registration: Rich or Jana Haussmann (407-688-2182 or rhaussmann@cfl. rr.com) LW LEARN TO SPEAK CHINESE Sundays, 1:30 to 3:15 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing, rooms 5202-9. Beginner and mid-level classes available. Cost: $100 for textbooks and activity fees for one semester. Details: Jin Guiying (gui_jin66@yahoo.com) or Linan An (lan@mail.ucf.edu) LW Marriage Preparation Class Sundays, starting January 17, 8:30 to 10:45 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink. A 13-week class for any couple engaged, not engaged (but seriously considering engagement) or married without the benefit of premarital counseling. Class is required for any couple seeking to be married by a Northland minister or at a Northland facility. Cost: $120 per couple. Registration required by January 10. Class application available at northlandchurch.net, “Get Equipped” tab, “Marriage Ministries” link, “Marriage Preparation Class.” A paper application is also available at Northland’s bookstore in the Marriage and Wedding Preparation Guide.Details: Chris Kingsley (407-949-7193) LW PeaceMakers Sundays, January 10 through February 14, 9 a.m., room 4209. Six-week class to learn practical and effective biblical methods to approach someone with whom you are in conflict with a purpose of honoring God and restoring relationships. Details: Gary Wright (lanaharrison@cfl.rr.com)
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LW Stepfamilies Class Sundays, starting February 14, 9 a.m., room 4210. Discover biblical methods and practical tools for nurturing stepfamilies and providing hope and skills for conquering the challenges of stepfamily life and interaction. Details and registration: Doug Hubbard (407-695-5100 or doughubbard@gmail.com)
CHILDREN LW STEPS FOR YOUNG BELIEVERS (GRADES 2 – 5) AND THEIR PARENTS These courses in basic discipleship include classroom sessions and daily at-home devotionals. Sundays, 4 to 5:45 p.m. Materials cost for each class: $5. Registration is required. Details and registration: Diane Jones (407-9497188 or diane.jones@northlandchurch.net) • STEP 1—BECOMING A PART OF GOD’S FAMILY: January 24 to February 14. Focus: Salvation and assurance. Includes Communion instruction. • STEP 2—THE MOST IMPORTANT THING: January 24 to February 28. Focus: Jesus’ Life A-Z, a basic discipleship theme and learning about the life of Christ. Baptism offered at end of course. • STEP 3—LIVING BY THE BOOK, “C-ING” MY WAY THROUGH THE BIBLE: April 11 to May 23. Focus: To develop skills in exploring the Bible.
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study using Linda Rooks’ book Broken Hearts on Hold (available at Northland’s bookstore). Child care available with registration by contacting Morgan Perun (morgan.perun@northlandchurch. net). Class details: Gayle Montiel (407-493-4106 or gaylemontiel@cfl.rr.com)
LW Women’s Healing Ministry
Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 1111. If you have a desire to live authentically, honestly, and intimately in your relationships, this group will provide hope and a safe place to heal if you have experienced sexual betrayal, deception, and lies of secrecy which keep you in bondage. Details and registration: Vicki M. Wotring (520631-0886 or celebratelife3@aol.com)
OV Experiencing God: Knowing and Doing the Will of God Mondays, 7 p.m., home of Laurie Jean Harrington. An updated version of the modern classic, this study will help you experience the height, depth and breadth of God’s love while being remade, reoriented and restored from the frustration of what you may have known as stale religion. Captured not by a concept, but by your Creator, reborn in relationship. Details: Laurie Jean Harrington (lauriejean2@ bellsouth.net or 407-977-6742) OV What’s So Amazing About Grace
Fridays, 9:30 a.m., NOCC. An insightful exploration of grace, the most powerful force in the universe and our only hope for love and forgiveness. Details: Linda McGrath (lmcgr2033@ cfl.rr.com or 407-497-6540).
LW Winning at Work and Home
Thursdays, 6:30 to 8 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, Fellowship Hall. This 8-week study by Dr. Robert Lewis of Men’s Fraternity explores how men can enjoy and engage in work and relate at home. Details: Tom Horvath (Tom@ tomhorvath.com)
OV Men’s Fraternity Group (Years 1, 2, 3)
Tuesdays, 6:30 a.m., NOCC. Includes three one-year-long studies beginning with The Quest for Authentic Manhood, followed by Winning at Work and Home and ending with The Great Adventure. Studies provide men with an encouraging process that teaches them how to live lives of authentic manhood as modeled by Jesus Christ and directed by the Word of God. Details: Jeremy Jobson (jeremy.jobson@ northlandchurch.net or 407-929-3053)
OV The Quest for Authentic Manhood Saturdays, 7:15 a.m., NOCC. Study focuses on men’s core identity, and helps them embrace a biblical definition of manhood. Details: Lawrence Wachter (407-430-2835 or lawrence. wachter@gmail.com) WO MEN IN THE WORD
Saturdays, 8 a.m., House Blend Cafe. Read through Frances Chan’s book Crazy Love. Details: Jerry Murphy (407-522-1672 or jerry.murphy@ ieee.org)
WOMEN LW Keeping Your Focus on Christ in the Middle of Marriage Crisis Mondays, 7 p.m., room 4217. A support group for women with biblical truths, prayer and Bible
LW SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN AND TEENS
Sundays, assist during the 11 a.m. worship service. Details: Laura Lee Wright (407-9370549 or lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net)
LW Ushers and greeters
Greet and seat those attending worship services. Serve for two and a half hours every other weekend. No experience necessary. Details: Susan Cholewa (susan.cholewa@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0544)
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NORTHLAND AT MOUNT DORA WORSHIP TEAM Sunday, January 10, 12:30 p.m., Mount Dora sanctuary. Has God gifted you in voice, instrument, lighting or audio? Consider putting your talents to work helping people experience Jesus. Come to the next Northland at Mount Dora worship team meeting. Details: Bill Chapman (352-434-4116 or bill.chapman@ northlandchurch.net)
Serve your local community
Come together for a single service project or an ongoing cause. LOCAL SERVICE PROJECTS For a project list and registration, visit www. northlandchurch.net. More info on page 6. Details: Vanessa Puleo (vanessa.puleo@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7156)
LW ACCESS MINISTRIES STEERING COMMITTEE
Seeking community professionals and stakeholders who have a heart for addressing community-based options for affordable housing and care for people with disabilities in Central Florida to serve on a steering committee. Details: Laura Lee Wright (407-937-0549 or lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net)
Mondays, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall. Join a fellowship of men pursuing sexual integrity. Workbooks are available at Northland’s bookstore for $17. Details and registration: Bryce Hagedorn (407-227-3072 or brycehagedorn@ yahoo.com) or Kevin Urichko (407-949-7166 or kevin.urichko@northlandchurch.net)
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Opportunities to serve. volunteer
Ushers, greeters, child care workers and more are needed at all worship sites.
Longwood: VANESSA PULEO vanessa.puleo@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7156 Mount Dora: Bill Chapman bill.chapman@northlandchurch.net or 352-434-4116 Oviedo: Rebecca Sheahan rebecca.sheahan@northlandchurch.net or 407-683-3566 West Oaks: Derika Hacker derika.hacker@northlandchurch.net or 407-473-4537 LW communion servers
Communion servers are needed the first weekend of each month. Several are needed for the Christmas services. Training provided. Details: Vanessa Puleo (vanessa.puleo@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7156)
LW MEDICAL FIRST RESPONDERS
During worship services and special events. BLS trained or medical professionals, especially EMTs, are needed. Details: Susan Cholewa (407-9370544 or susan.cholewa@northlandchurch.net)
LW phone VolunteerS
Weekday volunteers are needed at Northland at Longwood to answer phones and greet visitors. Flexible hours. Details: Vanessa Puleo (vanessa. puleo@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7156)
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Saturday, January 2, 4:30 to to 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, January 3, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Monday, January 4, 6:15 to 9:15 p.m. Give blood and save lives! Details: Susan Cholewa (susan.cholewa@ northlandchurch.net)
LW CELEBRATE RECOVERY MUSICIANS
Vocalists and musicians needed for the newly forming Celebrate Recovery Band. Details: Celebrate Recovery Ministry leader Mary Ann Mannen (407-913-4777 or mmannen@cfl.rr.com)
LW COVERING CARE BLANKET
man. No experience necessary. Minimum commitment: one hour per week. Details: Greg Kerr (407-770-8503 or gpkerr@mindspring.com)
LW JAIL MINISTRY Minister to inmates in Seminole County or Orange County jails during Sunday 9 a.m. worship; Celebrate Recovery for women, Thursday afternoons; Assist women with long-term planning; Prayer team; Pen pals. Training provided. Details: Jail Ministry voice mail (407-949-4007) LW LONGWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER Sundays, 9 a.m., sanctuary. Give hugs and show love to the residents of the facility behind Northland on Grant Street. Details: Patsy Grannan (407-538-5209 or Pjg327@embarqmail.com) LW PETPALS Saturdays, except the fifth Saturday of the month. Share your pets with people in nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, etc. Details: Becky Yeager (leahyeager@aol.com or 407-699-4903) LW RECOVERY MINISTRY
Volunteers with a heart for the hurting, and recovery or 12-step experience needed to help with a ministry. Details: Laurie Jean Harrington (407-977-6742 or lauriejean2@bellsouth.net)
MD VOLUNTEER AT THE CARPENTER’S HOUSE FOR CHILDREN This center in Lake County is home to 16 abandoned, displaced and medically needy children, ranging in age from 2 to 19 years. There are many opportunities for involvement. Details: Ann South (south4@comcast.net or 352-267-3388) or www.thecarpentershouseoflakecounty.com
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Serve someone in need in your community through meal deliveries. Details: Maggie Jobson (mjobson@cfl.rr.com)
OV International Friendship Ministries
Serving locally with global impact through outreach opportunities to international students at UCF, including social activities, Bible studies, conversational English language practice and more. Details: Michele Moresi (407-694-7196 or sailingfan2@hotmail.com)
Find other ways to serve in your community at northlandchurch.net/ blogs.
First Saturday of each month, 3 to 4:30 p.m. or third Thursday of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 4217. Work on baby caps and blankets for distribution in local communities. Details: Nicole Roberts (407-699-8575 or mamaquad@earthlink.net)
LW DISASTER RESPONSE TEAMS
Medical professionals, licensed CDL drivers, culinary professionals, veterinarians or vet techs, licensed mental health counselors and those interested in providing mental health services needed for the Northland Disaster Response Teams. Training provided. Details: Gretchen Kerr (407-949-7190 or gretchen. kerr@northlandchurch.net)
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HELP WOMEN TRANSITIONING FROM JAIL to Community Christian women are needed to befriend and support other Christian women who have decided to follow Christ and start a new life. Various opportunities to minister are available. Details: Linda Moedinger (jhvolunteer@gmail.com)
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Man needed to come alongside an incarcerated
Opportunities and classes in the greater Orlando community. ADULTS ABORTION RECOVERY Bible study for post-abortive men or women that meets in a confidential, supportive setting. Details: Reveille Ministries (407-3330404)
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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 sexual identity. Details: Cherrie Rowe (407-322-6850 or cherbear100@ aol.com); inquiries are confidential. HEALING GRACE Thursdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., TLC Women’s Center, 4804 Edgewater Drive, Orlando. This post-abortion ministry shares the healing grace of Jesus without judgment. Details: Coorie Moore (407-292-7628) HOMELESS MINISTRY To assist the homeless or if you are in need of assistance due to being homeless, connect with Homeless Services Network of Central Florida for the most current info on resources. Details: HSN (407-893-0133 or www.hsncfl. org) READERS MINISTRY Tuesdays, 1 to 3 p.m., Goldsboro Elementary School in Sanford. Everyone from high school students to senior citizens is invited to read to kindergarteners and first-graders. Come alone or with friends; experience is not necessary. Additional opportunities through this multigenerational ministry – Nanas, Papas and Reading Buddies – include tutoring Goldsboro’s second- and third-graders. Details: Elaine Gritter (egritter@bellsouth.net or 407-3271474) or Candy Guernsey (cwgrfg@aol.com or 407-323-9433)
men CHRISTIAN BUSINESSMEN’S CONNECTION (CBMC) Tuesdays, 7 to 8 a.m., Denny’s, Lee Road exit off Interstate 4, or Thursdays, 7 to 8 a.m., Perkin’s, University and Forsyth. Meet
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for fellowship, prayer and discussion of God’s principles for business. Tuesday details: Armand Dauplaise (407-221-3114 or adauplaise@aol. com) or www.cbmc.com; Thursday details: Steve Doerr (321-274-7072) or Jay Stauf (407506-6737)
parentS NEARHIM HOME EDUCATORS Supports and encourages families whom God has called to teach their children at home. Details: www.nearhim.com
women Community Bible Study Wednesdays, through May 5, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Community United Methodist on 1792, Casselberry. Study: The Divided Kingdom (1 & 2 Kings and Minor Prophets). Child care available. Details: Sandi McLaughlin (407342-4765 or sandimclaughlin@yahoo.com) Confidence In Crisis Thursdays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Panera Bread in Winter Springs (in the Publix plaza at Tuskawilla and Red Bug Lake roads). Designed for women experiencing marital crisis with separation and/or divorce. Offering encouragement through prayer, discussion and general upliftment. Details: Sandy Isaacs (407-272-7522 or sandylisaacs@yahoo.com) MOPS (MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS) First and third Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m., east/central Orlando. Meet other moms and get refreshed. Details: Jackie Howe (407281-9276 or congagirl@earthlink.net) ON THE THRESHOLD OF HOPE Wednesdays, 5:50 p.m. to 7 p.m., The Parlor at Reformed Theological Seminary. Study this book by Diane Mandt Langberg, Ph. D., on opening the door to healing for survivors of sexual abuse. Details: Olivia Litwiller or Becky Valentine (407-949-4000, ext. 1789 or 1740)
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WORKPLACE MINISTRY First Tuesday of each month, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Orlando. J4 Leaders, an interdenominational ministry for women to help encourage one another to succeed with a biblical worldview. Details and reservations: sschultz2@cfl.rr.com or 407-522-4797
stewardship Ways for you to give of your treasure (Matthew 6:19-21).
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Vanessa Puleo (407-949-7156 or vanessa. puleo@northlandchurch.net)
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New collection each month. Visit the information table for list. Details: Ann South (south4@comcast.net or 352-267-3388) or Sharlee Hollingsworth (shollingsworth2@cfl. rr.com)
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Hope Foundation & Sonshine Thrift has donation buckets in the foyer as well as current needs lists and service opportunities. Details: Rebecca Sheahan (rebecca.sheahan@ northlandchurch.net or 407-683-3566)
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donations
Non-perishable food items can be brought to Northland. Please take clean, usable clothing, toys and supplies to The Sharing Center, Fairmont Plaza, 600 N. Highway 1792, Longwood (407-260-9155).
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AUTOMOBILE NEEDED by Northland’s Service Department to provide transportation for visiting guests and missionaries. Details: Sarah Mattingly (sarah.mattingly@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7170)
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Christian and classic children’s books as well as parenting and marriage books are needed for the Northland Children’s and Family library. Books may be dropped off in the Children’s Ministry Office. Details: Bethany Durys (bethany.durys@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0541)
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Nonperishable food items can be placed into the designated wooden boxes in the lobby of the Worship Center and in the Student Ministries and Care Center. Details:
Work with Faith Neighborhood Center of Clermont in the coming year. If your small group, ministry, or Bible study would like to do so, contact Patti Novak (NOVAKgirls4@aol.com). Backpacks, blankets, tennis shoes, hygienic supplies, and men’s and women’s casual clothes are needed by Distributed Ministry at History Park Center, a ministry to the homeless in Orlando. Details: Dave Mullen (dmull77@yahoo.com)
bed sheets and pillowcases and other items are needed at Safehouse of Seminole for battered women and their children. Complete needs list (www.safehouseofseminole.org). Details: admin@safehouseofseminole.org or 407-302-5220 vehicles are needed at Recovery House of Central Florida (www.recoveryhouseinc.org). It also needs pressure-washing equipment, power tools, and hand tools. Details: Erik Robinson (407-323-5857 or erikrhcf@yahoo. com)
Looking for local job listings? You can find them at northlandchurch.net/blogs.
FINANCIAL REPORT
.............................................................................................................. As of DECEMBER 28, 2009 Electronic giving is available at the kiosks located in the foyer or online at www.northlandchurch.net. Offering envelopes are available at all giving boxes and can also be mailed to your home for convenience. Evangelical Council for Details: Twila Roberts (407-949-4000) Financial Accountability .............................................................................................................. TITHES and OFFERINGS This Week This Quarter This Year Need $237,553 $3,088,189 $12,416,378 Received $485,077 $3,409,476 $12,092,406 Surplus / (Deficit) $247,524 ($321,287) ($323,972)* *Shortfall is currently being covered by reserve fund. .............................................................................................................. BUILDING FUND This Week This Quarter This Year Need $35,298 $458,874 $1,910,181 Received $32,345 $358,425 $1,553,626 Surplus / (Deficit) ($2,953) ($100,449) ($356,555) LOAN BALANCE is currently $19,438,333 .............................................................................................................. ATTENDANCE Christmas Eve Services Weekend of December 26 to 28 16,904 5,531 Northland at Longwood Northland at Mount Dora 199 190 Northland at Oviedo 374 257 Northland at West Oaks 104 43 Northland Webstream 2,714 at 1,177 sites 2,065 at 1,064 sites Total 20,295 at 1,181 sites 8,086 at 1,068 sites
Keynote speaker Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah
Faith&Disability Conference January 22-23
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Northland Church, Longwood
This free event is open to the community — people living with disabilities, families, friends, caregivers, ministry personnel across all denominations, community agencies and nonprofits, and faith-based organizations. Northland recently dropped the registration fee so that everyone can benefit from this unique gathering. The keynote speaker will be Emmanuel Yeboah. Emmanuel was born in Ghana, West Africa, with a severely disabled right leg, and his father walked out on his family in disgrace. However, his mother, fittingly named Comfort, refused to surrender to her society’s perception that disabled children are the result of a family curse or transgression. Today, Emmanuel works vigorously to ensure opportunities are available to all physically challenged Ghanaians.
Conference details and registration:
northlandchurch.net/events
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Dr. Don Pederson, Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ed Wood, Vice Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peter Katauskas, Secretary/Treasurer . . . . . . . . . Fred Franz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan Hardaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marcus Mennenga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Rahill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Felipe Santos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thom Willis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
407-937-1804 407-937-1794 407-937-1809 407-937-1766 407-949-4000 407-949-7169 407-937-1798 407-949-7168 407-949-4000
OVIEDO SITE
Whom do I contact if:
Hagerty High School 3225 Lockwood Blvd., Oviedo, FL 32765 Hagerty High School is located on Lockwood Blvd., between E. Mitchell Hammock and E. McCulloch roads.
I am in crisis? Northland’s main line . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 I want to seek counseling? Counseling referral line . . . . . . . . 407-949-7204 I have a prayer request? Prayer request line . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4025 I need the Hospital Ministry to pay a visit? Elaine Harland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7149 I want to become a member? Ruth Sapp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4039 I have accepted Christ into my heart and wish to be baptized? Sharon Ferreira (adult/student) . . . 407-949-7189 Diane Jones (infants–grade school) . 407-949-7188 I need information on Student Ministries? Shaylynn Stoner . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7194 I need information about Children’s Ministries? Longwood: Debbie Blahnik . . . . . . 407-949-7162 Mount Dora: Tanya Carpenter . . . . 352-735-3832 Oviedo: Michelle Smith . . . . . . . . 407-718-5510 West Oaks: Derika Hacker . . . . . . . 407-473-4537 I am interested in Distributed Journeys? Patti Harshey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0573 I want to help at Northland? Longwood: Vanessa Puleo . . . . . . . 407-949-7156 Mount Dora: Bill Chapman . . . . . . 352-434-4116 Oviedo: Rebecca Sheahan . . . . . . . 407-683-3566 West Oaks: Derika Hacker . . . . . . . 407-473-4537 I want to get involved in a local serving project Vanessa Puleo . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7156 or visit www.northlandchurch.net I am getting married? Sharon Ferreira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7189 I need to plan a funeral? Sharon Ferreira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7189 I would like to order CDs, DVDs, Tapes and/or newspapers? Network Sound Inc . . . . . . . . . . 407-834-8555 or northlandorders@networksoundinc.com
Northland at Oviedo Community Center (NOCC) 561 E. Mitchell Hammock Road, #300 Oviedo, FL 32765 Oviedo Blog Website . . . . . . . . . . . oviedo.northlandchurch.net Facebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Northland Church at Oviedo
LONGWOOD SITE 530 Dog Track Road, Longwood, FL 32750 www.northlandchurch.net / info@northlandchurch.net Main Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 Main Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-830-9840 Longwood Blog Website . . . . . . . . . . blogs.northlandchurch.net Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7199 Steve Bruton, Manager Donna Duckhorn, Assistant Manager Patricia McManus, Assistant Manager Bookstore Hours: Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday–Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLOSED Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:15 to 7 p.m. Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 5:15 to 8 p.m. Children’s Ministries Debbie Blahnik, Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Teri Grayson, Early Childhood Administrator . . . . . . Julie Meeker, Grade School Administrator . . . . . . . . Pam Anderson, Co-op Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
407-949-7162 407-949-4014 407-949-7153 407-949-7179
Pastoral Care Scotty Alderman, Pastoral Care Coordinator . . . . . 407-949-4035 Elaine Harland, Care Ministries Coordinator . . . . . 407-949-4402 Worship Services Ruth Sapp, Congregational Services Director . . . . . 407-949-4039 Susan Cholewa, Site Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0544 Kathy Campbell, Deaf Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-328-4785
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 Jeremy Jobson, Site Minister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-929-3053 jeremy.jobson@northlandchurch.net Rebecca Sheahan, Site Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . 407-683-3566 rebecca.sheahan@northlandchurch.net Erica Emler, Student Ministries Coordinator . . . . . 407-687-8570 erica.emler@northlandchurch.net Michelle Smith, Children’s Ministries . . . . . . . . . . 407-718-5510 michelle.smith@northlandchurch.net Mike Grindstaff, Small Group and Bible Study Connections Lay Leader . . . . . . . . . 917-716-1362 or mgrindstaff@topps.com Josh Smith, Set Up/Tear down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-739-8602 JoshuaMSmith1@yahoo.com Kathy Franz, Boys Town Liaison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-415-7678 Prayer — For prayer requests or to join the Oviedo prayer team contact Rebecca Sheahan (rebecca.sheahan@northlandchurch. net or 407-683-3566) 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: Rebecca Sheahan (rebecca.sheahan@ northlandchurch.net or 407-683-3566)
WEST OAKS SITE St. Pauls Presbyterian Church 9600 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee, FL 34761 St. Pauls Presbyterian Church is located across from the West Oaks mall. The entrance is off Citrus Oaks Avenue. West Oaks Blog Website . . . . . . . westoaks.northlandchurch.net
MOUNT DORA SITE The Seventh-Day Adventist Church 18440 Highway 441, Mount Dora, FL 32757 The Seventh-Day Adventist Church is on the left side of the highway. Look for the “Northland” sign. Mount Dora Blog Website . . . . . mountdora.northlandchurch.net General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7184 Bill Chapman, Site Minister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352-434-4116 bill.chapman@northlandchurch.net Frances Merritt, Site Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-554-0076 Cell: 352-409-7777 or jasonandfrances@comcast.net John Tucker, Setup/Takedown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-438-9961 wyoming01@earthlink.net Tanya Carpenter, Children’s Ministries . . . . . . . . . 352-735-3832 tcarpenter@cfl.rr.com Prayer Kitty Merritt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352-589-1770 Christina Ferrito-Dugan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352-735-1974 Marilyn Faber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352-357-0983 Ann South, Carpenter’s House for Children . . . . . . 352-267-3388 south4@comcast.net Laura Martin, Celebrate Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 352-408-2640 lauramartin32778@gmail.com Kelly Verkaik, Debbie’s Doorstep . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-310-5355 debbiesdoorstep@mac.com
COUNSELING Northland partner, nonprofit counseling ministries. Discovery Counseling Dennis Gowin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-376-3773 Oviedo Counseling Clinic Sarah Baker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (407-366-9493, ext. 256)
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1747 Tommy Novak, Site Minister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352-989-7378 tommy.novak@northlandchurch.net Derika Hacker, Children’s Coordinator . . . . . . . . . 407-473-4537 derika.hacker@northlandchurch.net Lou Amadori, Setup/Teardown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-493-7343 lamadori@cfl.rr.com John & Maxine Hammerstein, Prayer Coordinators . 407-877-8896 maxinehammerstein@mac.com Patti Novak, F.A.I.T.H. Neighboorhood Center . . . . 352-989-7478 LEADERSHIP TEAM Stephen Arnold . . . . 407-358-9603 or stephenarnold4@cfl.rr.com Jerry Murphy . . . . . . . . 407-522-1672 or jerry.murphy@ieee.org Zack Fulmer . . . . . . 407-656-3008 or zack.fulmer@ronblue.com
ACCESS MINISTRIES While meeting the needs of individuals with disabilities has always been important to our church, we are working on expanding the programs and services offered. These efforts are being led by Laura Lee Wright, Northland’s Access Ministries team leader (407-937-0549 or lauralee. wright@northlandchurch.net). We can best accommodate your needs if you arrive early for service. Details: Congregational Services (407-949-4000 or congregational.services@ northlandchurch.net) Special Needs/Cry Room: It is located at the west end of the main foyer in room 4128. Parking: The front parking lot is reserved for those with special needs.
LIFEHOPE LifeHope is a benevolence ministry that serves people in need in our church family and community for the purpose of connecting them to a relationship with God and Christian community through worship, equipping and service. It is the privilege of our ministers to love, listen, pray with and serve you during your first visit. They will help assess your priority needs and eligibility to be considered for assistance. Our LifeHope staff will then guide you toward your next steps. This may require an additional visit. Our strongest desire is to empower and equip you to live the life God has for you. Details: Laura Young (407-949-7151) LifeHope Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to noon, at Northland’s Student Ministries and Care Center.
Special Needs Seating: People with wheelchairs, walkers or other special needs have designated seating areas throughout the sanctuary if needed. Lyrics for Visually Impaired: Printed lyrics are located at the Welcome Center. Sunday School: Classes for children through fifth grade with special needs is on Sundays at 11 a.m. Buddy Breaks: With Nathaniel’s Hope, we offer respite for parents of kids with special needs. Check the Belong section in the Northland News for details. Assistance for Those With Hearing Loss: Signed worship service is Sundays, 9 a.m. Sound amplification aids are available at the Welcome
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GOVERNING ELDERS
BELIEVE 16
Preaching the message this weekend: Dr. Joel C. Hunter, Senior Pastor
Dr. Hunter believes we can accomplish more because of our differences than we would on our own—without giving up our unique identities. He says, “Both spiritual and intellectual maturity grow from differences. A distributed church uses contrasts to accomplish Kingdom purposes.” Since June 1985, Dr. Hunter has served as senior pastor of Northland. Before bringing his family to Northland, Dr. Hunter served as a United Methodist pastor for 15 years in Indiana. He and his wife, Becky, have been partners in the ministry since their marriage in 1972. A longtime bridge builder who seeks common ground for the common good, Dr. Hunter approaches today’s issues in a biblical and balanced manner. He serves as a national and international leader both in compassion issues and on boards of agencies such as the National Association of Evangelicals and the World Evangelical Alliance. >>> TO READ MORE ABOUT DR. HUNTER, VISIT WWW.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET.
THIS WEEKEND’S MESSAGE:
Building Heaven-Like “Families” “Our Father ...” Scripture focus:
Matthew 6:9-10 (NASB)
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Matthew 6:9-10
“Pray, then, in this way: ‘Our Father who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done, On earth as it is in heaven.’”
Worship focus: .......................................................................
Worship God today for His goodness to us, for every good gift and every perfect gift comes from Him. He is the author of, the definition of and the standard for all that is good. (James 1:17) Summary prayer: .......................................................................
Father, as for me, Your nearness is my good; You are my refuge. Out of Your goodness, let me reflect Your nature as I become a parent, friend and person after Your own heart. (Psalm 73:28; 1 Samuel 13:14)
NEXT WEEKEND: Dr. Joel C. Hunter | Building Heaven-like “Families” | “Draw Near ...” | James 4:8
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