Northland News Vol 11/Iss 3

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JANUARY 16 - 23, 2010

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VOLUME 11, ISSUE 3

LOVE is the master key to a happy home. – Anonymous

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What’s Happening This Week?

MOUNT DORA SITE

LONGWOOD SITE Saturday, January 16

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

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 Infant Baptism/Dedication Class 4213-15 Couples Café Nature’s Table Café

SUNday, January 17

7:30 am 8:30 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 10:45 am 10:45 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 2:30 pm 4:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:30 pm

Prayer Meeting (cc) Marriage Prep Class (cc) Worship (cc)* (hi) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Mark Bible Study (cc) Peacemakers (cc) Ephesians (cc) Transformers Study (cc) Worship (cc)* Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Special Needs Class Answers to Prayer Baby Dedication Alpha Class Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 O2 High School Ministry Fusion College Ministry

Monday, January 18

9:45 am 6:45 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm

Beth Moore Bible Study Common Ground Young Adult Ministry Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Grief Share Faithful and True Men’s Group

Prayer Room The Rink/SMCC Sanctuary ECW CWW 4206-7 4209 4213,15,17 F.Hall/SMCC Sanctuary ECW CWW CWW 4204 Sanctuary 4204-10 Sanctuary ECW CWW The Rink/SMCC The Rink/SMCC

Men’s Bible Study 1118/SMCC Beth Moore Bible Study The Rink/SMCC Conquering Fear, Anger & Anxiety 4128 DivorceCare 4204-05, 4208, 4217 AMEN 4206-7

WEDNEsday, January 20 NOW

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

Joy of Living 4209-10 Third Verse 1116/SMCC Doulos (High School) The Rink/SMCC NOW. Theology: Doctrine of Christ (cc) Sanctuary NOW. Bible: Old Testament Survey (cc) 4213-15 NOW. Christian Living: The Crucible of Work (cc) 4206-7 NOW. WOW! (Grades 1–5) CWW NOW. Lot 9 (Middle School) Welcome Desk/Lobby Women’s Healing and Recovery 1111/SMCC

THURsday, January 21

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

Men’s Praise and Prayer Women’s Prayer His Way Precepts (cc) Blanket Ministry Amy Grant Concert

Friday, JANUARY 22 6:00 pm 7:00 pm

Faith and Disabilities Conference Celebrate Recovery

Saturday, JANUARY 23

8:30 am 9:00 am 10:00 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 17

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

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 19 6:30 am 7:00 pm

Men’s Bible Fellowship Celebrate Recovery (cc)

WEDNEsday, January 20

9:00 am 6:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm

Women’s Bible Study Gathering 242 CREW352 Women’s Bible Study “The Gift that God Gives” Bible Study

Rooms 2-3 F.Hall Sanctuary Rooms 2-3 Conference Room

THURsday, January 21

4:00 pm Child care for infants - K’s

Friday, JANUARY 22 7:00 pm

Mount Dora Home Group

1104/SMCC 1116/SMCC F.Hall/SMCC 4213-15 4217 Sanctuary

Word Weavers F.Hall/SMCC Faith and Disabilities Conference Sanctuary Buddy Break CWW 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

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OVIEDO SITE

9:00 am Worship (cc)* 9:00 am Infants 9:00 am Classes for 2’s - 3’s 9:00 am Classes for 4’s - K’s 9:00 am Grade School 11:00 am Worship (cc)* 11:00 am Infants 11:00 am Classes for 2’s - 3’s 11:00 am Classes for 4’s - K’s 11:00 am Grade School 11:00 am AXIS: Middle School Ministry 5:00 pm AXIS: High School Ministry

Auditorium 9-109 9-107 9-105 8-107 Auditorium 9-109 9-107 9-105 8-107 Hallway NOCC

Monday, January 18 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm

Experiencing God (Women) Harrington home Believing God – Beth Moore Study Dewey home Defining Moments - Andy Stanley Study Wiest home

Tuesday, January 19

6:30 am 6:30 pm

Men’s Fraternity Groups Adult Small Group

thursday, January 21

9:30 am 7:00 pm

Greeting Card Ministry Greeting Card Ministry

Friday, January 22

9:30 am 6:00 pm

What’s So Amazing About Grace (Women) Student Ministries Bonfire

Saturday, January 23 7:15 am

Sanctuary CWW

(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

SUNday, January 17

The Rink/SMCC The Rink/SMCC Sanctuary ECW CWW 4204-4208 F.Hall/SMCC

TUESday, January 19

6:45 am 6:45 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

The Quest for Authentic Manhood (Men)

NOCC Welday home

Brown home Brown home

NOCC Niro home

NOCC

WEST OAKS SITE SUNday, January 17 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

Monday, January 18 7:00 pm

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

One Thing (Middle and High School students) Novak home

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Distributed Sites @ Home

Are you interested in starting a distributed site in your home or another setting? If so, contact Dan Lacich (407-367-9612 or dan.lacich@northlandchurch.net).

JOIN any of these worship sites:

Kissimmee/St. Cloud First and third Sundays of each month, 11 a.m.

1000 Costa Mesa Lane, Kissimmee Located in the Lago Buendia subdivision, located off I-92 and Partin Settlement Road. Details: Kristen Dusseau (407-247-6030) or Michael Dusseau (407-761-8846) New Smyrna Beach Sundays, 5:45 p.m.

528 Oliver Drive, New Smyrna Beach Join Cynthia and Richard Hines in their home for worship.

Details: Cynthia and Richard Hines (386-663-4370) North Carolina Sundays, 5:30 p.m.

Klaus home, 200 W. 14th St., Salisbury, NC Join Laurie and Tim Klaus in their home for worship.

Details: Laurie and Tim Klaus (704-636-5966 or pianolauriek@yahoo.com)

PRAY FOR the prisoners with whom we worship concurrently: Seminole County John E. Polk Correctional Facility Sundays, 9 a.m.; Mondays, 7 p.m.

Serving the men’s dorms.

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

Details: Jail ministry voice mail (407-949-4007)

ABOUT Northland

New to Northland?

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

Welcome! We're so glad you decided to worship with us today, and we'd love to meet you ...

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

Please stop by the Welcome Center at any of our sites to connect with other newcomers, ask questions and familiarize yourself with what Northland's all about … “Bringing people to maturity in Christ.”

Our Core Values Worship, Spiritual Formation, Inter-generational Leadership, Personal Ministry and Partnership.

Again, we are so glad you came, and we invite you to become part of the Northland family! Help us get to know you by filling out the following form. Simply tear it out and drop it off at the Welcome Center or in any offering box after the worship service:

Worship Times Saturdays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 p.m.

Sundays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9*, 11 a.m.**; 6 p.m.

Mondays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m. * Concurrent among Longwood, Mount Dora, Oviedo and West Oaks sites ** Concurrent among Longwood, Mount Dora and Oviedo sites Join us for LIVE Webstream Worship at

Name_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Street____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City__________________________________________________________ State_________________ Zip_________________________________________ Home Phone___________________________________________________ Cell Phone_________________________________________________________ E-mail Address_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

www.northlandchurch.net

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during any of these worship times!

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

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

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

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

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

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Faith& Disability Conference

NEXT WEEKEND!

January 22-23 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 faithbased organizations.

THIS WEEK!

Conference details and registration:

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northlandchurch.net/events

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NEXT WEEKEND!

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BELONG

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BELIEVE

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BECOME

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BE SENT

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BEYOND

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NORTHLAND NEWS

Publish His glorious deeds among the nations. Tell everyone about the amazing things He does. (Psalm 96:3, NLT) Send newspaper correspondence to: newspaper@northlandchurch.net Newspaper Staff Dede Caruso, Coordinator/Production Artist, Media Design Melissa Bogdany, Copy Editor Robert Andrescik, Director of Print and Public Relations Connie Rainwater, Director of Content Development Barbara Olsen, Director of Adult Equipping Tracy Bardwell, Multimedia Designer, Media Design Newspaper Volunteers Becky Hunter, Editor-at-Large Bob Wegner, Photographer Sarah Hall, Photographer Haley Mabrey, Photographer Robb Richardson, Photographer

Saturday, January 23 Look for the blue “Serve” T-shirt in the foyer this weekend to register, or visit www.northlandchurch.net/serve.

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

PASSPORT TO THE NATIONS >>

2010 Distributed Journeys Preview

JANUARY 29 AT 6 P.M. See event info on page 6!

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Doing More With a “Lot” Less

By ROBERT ANDRESCIK Director of Public Relations

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eginning February 1, Northland will be closing off access to the dirt parking lot on the south side of Dog Track Road.

Currently, the church leases the land at a cost

of $25,000 per year. Using one lot less for parking means more money for ministry activities at the church.

“Eliminating that cost just makes sense,” explains Gary Moss, Northland’s director of facilities. “We literally do not need that lot anymore because we have been blessed with plenty of space on property—it’s just good stewardship.”

Questions? Contact the church at 407-949-4000.

General Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . Lots 2, 3, 5, 6, 8 and 9 disabled with permit only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lot 1 special needs only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lot 4 single parent with children ONLY. . . . . . . . . . . . Lot 7

US HWY 17-92

single parent w/children parking only

DOG TRACK ROAD

Parking for Disabled w/Permit Only

special needs parking only Sanford-Orlando Kennel Club Property

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Resolved: I Will Study the Bible Bill Chapman Northland at Mount Dora Site Minister

to hear from God through it. We dig through it to find the hidden treasure. And we do it as a lifestyle. We make this meditation our habit. Day after day, we schedule time with God in His Word. We just do it. The result of this lifestyle is blessedness. “Blessed” conveys the idea of fulfillment, happiness, contentment and completion. Meditation on the Bible produces the fruit of a life marked with purpose and ello, brothers and sisters in Christ! I am meaning. If you want this, just go for it. big on new year’s resolutions, and this is We in Mount Dora have several Bible studies that will help my third letter to you in this regard. On you reach the goal to develop a lifestyle of meditation on the the first Sunday in January, I Word of God. There is no substitute encouraged you to exercise for the value that comes when you your faith in 2010. On the learn the Bible with other Christian second Sunday, I challenged friends. Why not take part in the you to commune daily with Sunday Adult Bible Study in Mount God. Today, I want to invite Dora? This gathering is led by Jason you to resolve to study the Merritt and meets at the Mount Bible in 2010.

Dora site at 9:30 Sunday mornings.

The psalmist confidently Jason, a site elder at Mount Dora, declares: “Blessed is the is passionate about teaching you to man who does not walk in meditate on the Word of God. the counsel of the wicked or This group is perfect for stand in the way of sinners Christians of all ages and is a great or sit in the seat of mockers. fit for parents who need child care.

But his delight is in the law of Come and study the Bible, and then the Lord, and on his law he worship together at 11. Whether you meditates day and night. He is know the Scriptures well or you are like a tree planted by streams brand new to their teachings, the of water, which yields its fruit Adult Bible Study is for you. in season and whose leaf does Jason Merritt, site elder at Northland at Mount Dora, For details, reach out to Jason not wither. Whatever he does with his daughter, Katy. at 407-697-9803 or jmerritt@ prospers” (Psalm 1:1-3, NIV). shuffieldlowman.com. Allow God’s Think on the words “meditates” and “blessed.” people to inspire you to meditate on the Bible, and watch When we meditate on the Word of God, we immerse the fruit of blessedness begin to grow in your life! ourselves in it. We ponder it. We bathe in it. We read, reread, and then read it again. We expect >>> MOUNTDORA.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET

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women’s bible study

Wednesdays, through February 24, 9 to 11 a.m., rooms 2,3, Mount Dora site. Study: Can We Talk?: Soul-stirring Conversations with God, by Priscilla Shirer. Child care is available. Details: Frances Merritt (407-554-0076) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

january LOVE COLLECTION

We are collecting for Loaves & Fishes of Apopka (www.loavesandfishesapopka.com). Items needed: peanut butter, canned tuna, canned chicken, vienna sausages, Spam, canned ham, canned meats of any kind, canned beans, dry beans, canned soups. Details: Ann South (352-267-3388 or south4@comcast.net) or Sharlee Hollingsworth (shollingsworth2@cfl.rr.com) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Opportunities for students on page 7.

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The Funnel

this WEEK! Greeting Card Ministry

JEREMY JOBSON Northland at Oviedo Site Minister

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e are being reminded all year about our status in the Kingdom of God, which is incredibly important if we are to be about the King and His work. In this 10-year journey, the words from the Lord’s Prayer, “thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven,” are our marching orders. But they can only be marching orders for us because of who we are, because of what Christ did. Because of His sacrifice, we are adopted heirs, children of the King. That makes the marching orders real, powerful, and personal. We are to be about our Father’s business.

In this week’s main verses, Ephesians 2:17-22, Paul tells us that because Christ came and preached peace to the near and far, we have access to the Father, and because of that, we are no longer foreigners and aliens, but citizens and members of God’s household. Wow, that is powerful. Who we are has been completely changed. We are no longer just Mike, Mary, Dave or Diane; we are members of His family, sons and daughters of the King.

I’d like to make two points. First, we are who we are because of the foundation we are built on, the apostles and the prophets, with Christ Jesus as the chief Cornerstone. To appreciate and understand this, and live this out, we must know who they

were, what they said, what they were about. This is why we study the Word of God. I want everyone to be studying the Scriptures every day. But there is more to it than you and your Bible, and it is in the next line. The second point: In the very next line, it says we are being built “together” to become a dwelling in which God lives by His Spirit. So community, family, connectedness is essential, not optional. And as a result of that connection, we become a holy dwelling in which God lives.

That is the heart of why we do everything here. From the Sunday worship experience to fellowship gatherings and even service projects, there is always an ulterior motive: getting you into closer and more intimate relationships with each other. As that happens, we pray that those relationships will result in the study of God’s Word together. As that happens, we wait expectantly for the goal: one-on-one discipleship, mentoring and life-changing accountability, with Christ transforming relationships. That’s the funnel – from the most disconnected point of the community at large into the more connected Sunday worship experience congregation and further into committed relationships that result in a core connection to God and to each other.

So there it is; you are in the funnel, even if you don’t realize it. It’s not my funnel; it is His. Remember, Paul told us we are no longer foreigners and aliens, but citizens and children because of Christ. Then Paul says we are built together to become holy dwelling places of God. Join us in 2010 as we continue in this journey … together! If you are getting this for the first time and want in, come to the Forum in the Foyer next weekend to learn about all the connection opportunities this spring.

“As a result of … connection, we become a holy dwelling in which God lives.

That is the heart of why we do everything here.”

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Thursday, January 21, 9:30 a.m. or 7 p.m., Susie Brown’s home, Oviedo. No craft skills needed.

Cost: $5 per person for five cards (four for ministry and one for you). Details and RSVP by January 18: Susie Brown (407-359-5023 or susiebrown@cfl. rr.com) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

this WEEK! AXIS BONFIRE! For High Schoolers

Friday, January 22, 6 to 9 p.m., Niro home, Oviedo. Enjoy fun, food, friends and fellowship at the AXIS Bonfire for high schoolers. Hot dogs and chips will be provided, but please bring the fixings for s’mores (graham crackers, marshmallows and chocolate bars). RSVP, details and directions: Erica Emler (407-687-8570 or erica.emler@ northlandchurch.net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Victory Over Problems

2nd- to 5th-Grade Bible Study Wednesday, January 27, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Cox home, Oviedo. This study will encourage students to realize God is with them during difficult times, and will teach them that they can find support through worship with other believers. Details: Michelle Smith (407-951-5691 or michelle.smith@ northlandchurch.net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Opportunities for students on page 7.

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westoaksnews Freeze Warning Ministry Warms Homeless TOMMY NOVAK Northland at West Oaks Site Minister

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week ago this past Tuesday, a dream became reality for the Church of West Orange. Several leaders involved had been strategizing about how to provide shelter, food and warmth for the homeless who would take them up on the offer when the weather fell toward freezing temperatures.

Well, the Freeze Warning Ministry melted into reality.

Thanks so much to the Church of Christ of West Orange (at 1450 Daniels Road, south of Highway 50) for providing the facilities for shelter. Thanks to Next Community, St. Pauls, the Bread of Life Ministry and those of you at West Oaks who took part in making it happen.

The freezing temperatures will continue to be a possibility for the next two or three months, so we have an “on-call” system of sorts to be ready when the forecast calls for the temperatures to fall. If you would like to volunteer for any part of this ministry in the near future by spending the night at the shelter, setting up, cleaning up, serving food, doing laundry afterward (blankets and pillowcases) or doing anything else you can think of, e-mail Larry Black (LBlack2666@aol.com), whom I am so excited about, as he and Kathy have been a driving force behind the scenes of this ministry.

Also, listed below you can see the different churches that are involved and take note of our part (West Oaks), headed

up by Richard Connell. Here is a breakdown of how it stands now: • Next Community – supper, back-up for other items • Southwest Church – laundry • Northland at West Oaks – supper • St. Pauls Presbyterian – clothes and possibly cleanup • Church of Christ of West Orange – host shelter for Monday, Tuesday and Thursday nights, as well as storage • Bread of Life – food supply needs • Westpoint Church – breakfast and toiletries Note: There will be a meeting for those interested in learning more about how to help the homeless or who want to be trained more specifically for the Freeze Warning Ministry.

This training will take place today, January 17 at 4 p.m. on the campus of St. Pauls Presbyterian.

Also note: If you know of an organization that might want to participate to provide shelter, please let us know. We still need shelter lined up to be “on call” for Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Thanks so much.

One more thing: We need pillows that have a plastic covering (like the ones used in hospitals). You can get them at Wal-Mart. E-mail me (tommy.novak@northlandchurch.net) if you are able to supply any.

Please be praying for this amazing ministry to truly love and serve those without a warm place to rest for the night in cold temperatures. Thanks again for being the church in so many ways to our community. The heart of Christ is evident in so many of you! >>> WESTOAKS.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET

volunteers needed

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

Freeze Warning Ministry

Serve those who are homeless by collecting pillows, pillowcases, blankets, sleeping bags and large storage containers. Sign up in the foyer to help cook, clean and minister to “the least of these.”

Details: Tommy Novak (352-989-7378 or tommy. novak@northlandchurch.net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Opportunities for students on page 7.

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Someday is Today

Passport to the Nations: Friday, January 29 “It is time to connect, grow and go.” – Dr. Joel C. Hunter BY pattI harshey Northland Distributed Journeys Administrator, Service

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s the distributed church, we are called to move out and connect with and minister to people like never before. We have learned that the church is wherever two or more Christians are gathered, whether in Longwood; Khayelitsha, South Africa; or Kiev, Ukraine. God has blessed Northland with incredible partners around the world who are working day in and day out among those who are the outcast, the poor and the lost.

With our partners, we are able to change lives and be transformed ourselves through the ministry that takes place on our short-term mission trips, our Distributed Journeys. There is unlimited potential for impacting and improving the circumstances of

others when we humble ourselves before God. He will use us, even with our vulnerabilities and frailties, activating and distributing us for His service to His people. Our unfounded doubts and excuses only serve the enemy. Have you heard yourself say, “Someday when I have enough money; someday when my kids don’t need me so much; someday when I’m a better Christian; someday when I have something to contribute; someday when I have more vacation time; someday when I get over my fear of flying; someday when the economy is better, then I’ll go”?

Someday is today. Start 2010 with a commitment to serve others. An excellent service opportunity awaits you on one of the 26 Distributed Journeys planned for 2010.

Join us Friday, January 29 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in our Longwood foyer to learn about the exciting trips planned this year and how you can become part of a team that will bring the hands, feet and heart of Jesus to a hurting world and that will impact your life in ways you never imagined. During the evening, as you meet others who have served on a Distributed Journey and find out how you can be a part of one this year, you will be treated to delicious desserts and music from an African-themed band. To top off the evening, there will be a free showing of the movie End of the Spear (rated PG-13) on the big screen in the sanctuary starting at 7:45 p.m. The

film is the true story of the Waodani Tribe, a fierce group of warriors on the brink of extinction due to revenge killings, and the missionaries who risk everything trying to share the Gospel with them.

Some of last year’s team members had this to say: “In everything we did, serving was as simple as being present and sharing ourselves and God’s love with the people we met.” — Laura Y. “What I realized was that everyone on our team was just an ordinary person but had something to give. Everyone has something to give. That’s all we need. Just to love and to serve.” — Elaine B. “A journey like this is hard to understand unless you experience it for yourself. Until you can get away from what is normal, until you can hold a child in your arms, until you see a life changed, you won’t understand how much your life can be changed as well.” — Stan S. “Why am I doing this? Because I believe now more than ever that God is active all over the world, and He has invited each of us into His work, here and there.” — Jeremy J. “Telling people about a Distributed Journey is okay, but nothing compares to having the experience. You’re just never the same after.” — Stephanie W.

Join us. Make someday today.

Passport to the Nations When: Friday, January 29, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Movie: End of the Spear, 7:45 to 9:35 p.m.

Where: Northland at Longwood

We fished for peacock bass in the Amazon River.

Ukrainian orphans won over our hearts.

“Lord, take me from where You have been in my life to where You are waiting for me in theirs. Amen.” — Dr. Joel C. Hunter

Called to a Life of Service

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e are looking for serving hearts to help run a great event at Northland at Longwood. Training will be provided.

• F aith & Disability Conference, Friday and Saturday, January 22 and 23 — Join this wonderful opportunity to serve at a special conference. Registration: www. northlandchurch.net/serve.

— Friday, January 22, 4:30 to 9 p.m.

(30 volunteers needed) — Saturday, January 23, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

(30 volunteers needed) etails: Vanessa Puleo (407-949-7156 or vanessa.puleo@ D northlandchurch.net)

Other Opportunities to Serve at Longwood: • Pass

port to the Nations, Friday, January 29 — Help greet, assist and serve food. Registration: www.northlandchurch. net/serve. Details: Vanessa Puleo (407-949-7156 or vanessa. puleo@northlandchurch.net) • Parkin

g Lot Attendants — Help with the needs in the parking lot during the weekend services. Details: James Li (407-949-4003 or james.li@northlandchurch.net) • U shers and Greeters — Come greet and seat those who attend worship! Just 2.5 hours can make a huge difference to those you serve. Details: Susan Cholewa (407-937-0544 or susan.cholewa@northlandchurch.net)

Opportunities to serve in the community

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 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Homeless Ministry Team January 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pathways to Care January 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Citrus Harvest January 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Give Kids the World 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 March 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ronald McDonald House March 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coalition for the Homeless March 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Homeless Ministry Team March 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LOCAL SERVE DAY March 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pathways to Care March 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Give Kids the World

Next Local Serve Day — January 30

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. It’s a great opportunity to get the whole family involved.

Join others at Northland at Longwood in parking lot 3 on the next Local Serve Day, Saturday, January 30.

THIS WEEK!

BRAZIL Distributed JourneyS

informational meetingS TUESDAY, January 19, 7 P.M., rooms 5106-7 LONGWOOD SITE The DISCUssion:

English Camp, Amazon Riverboat Trips and Soccer Ministry Details: Patti Harshey (407-937-0573 or patti.harshey@northlandchurch.net)

Lw = Northland at LONGWOOD

MD = Northland at Mount dora

OV = Northland at Oviedo

High School Ministry

LW Servant Leadership Ministry

Sundays, 6 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink. All 9th- through 12th-graders are invited to join us for an evening of fun, fellowship, awesome worship and amazing teaching from our youth pastors. Food and snacks will be offered for a few dollars.

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

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)

Middle School Ministry LW LUGRox (Living Under Grace Rocks!)

LW O2 — Outreach, Worship, Teaching and Hangout Time

LW Drama group Information Meeting high school Students and their Parents

Wednesday, January 20, 8:45 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall. Are you an actor? Do you enjoy being in front of an audience? Join the drama group. Whether you are just starting out or have been in

drama for years, this is a great place to connect. They meet each week to grow and prepare for upcoming events. Come to this information meeting, bring your parents, and get all the information and motivation you need. NOTE: Students already participating in drama group need to attend.

Details: Laurie Copeland (lauriecopeland@cfl.rr.com)

OV THIS WEEK! AXIS BONFIRE!

Friday, January 22, 6 to 9 p.m., Niro home. Enjoy fun, food, friends and fellowship at the AXIS Bonfire for middle and high schoolers. Hot dogs and chips will be provided, but please bring the fixings for s’mores (graham crackers, marshmallows and chocolate bars). RSVP, details and directions: Erica Emler (407-687-8570 or erica.emler@ northlandchurch.net)

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)

High Schoolers,

prepare for …

Sunday, January 31 6 p.m., The Rink, Longwood

Saturdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center. LUGRox is an evening full of high energy, high impact and just plain fun! This is the place where you’ll find thrilling games, solid teaching, rockin’ worship and friend-connecting small groups. Dinner (two slices of pizza, chips and lemonade) is available for $3. Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net) ATTENTION: NEWLY ATTENDING PARENTS AND STUDENTS, CHECK IN AT THE LUGROX WELCOME DESK!

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studentministries

Middle & High School Students

WO = Northland at west oaks

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

OV AXIS: Middle School MINISTRY

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

College Ministry (For students ageS 18-25)

LW FUSION

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)

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

Sports Ministry Forming

BY Brent Tallman Sports Ministry Coordinator

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hank you to God who is able to do infinitely more than we could ever ask or think (Ephesians 3:20). At our first meeting, we had 43 people turn out from at least five different churches. We had tremendous encouragement from Northland’s Pastor Gus Davies, Dr. Joel C. Hunter, James Li, Brian Katauskas, Rudy Tamez and Emily Tallman. We learned about the “why” of sports ministry and coming up next is learning about the “how.” Every single one of you can get involved. We need prayer warriors!

If you are interested in further involvement in the Sports Ministry, and you’d like to hear about “how” we are going to go about doing it, or you have questions, thoughts or concerns, contact me, Brent Tallman (brent@wantoksports.org).

February 19, 7 p.m.

The Rink, Northland at Longwood To enter (high school bands only), e-mail music demo and lyrics by February 5 to: o2studentministries@gmail.com For more information, click on the events tab at: facebook.com/NorthlandRink

Brent Tallman discusses the “why” behind creating a Sports Ministry.

Pastor Joel prays for the new ministry.

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My name is: __________________________________________________

Hello, boys and girls.

Welcome to the Beehive!

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

Today we worship God for His goodness to us.

He shows us we belong to Him. When we gather with others in God’s family to sing praises to Him, that’s worship.

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Belonging to God’s family is a gift God gives to anyone who believes in His Son, Jesus.

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Bee.

Who’s there?

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

I think it’s important to God because __________________________________________________

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Bee-long.

Belong with whom?

Unscramble the letters below to see what Pastor Joel will teach us about today.

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Answer: BELONGING

Belonging Ephesians 2:17-22 If you believe in Jesus, you belong to God’s family. Through Jesus, you come to God the Father by the power of His Holy Spirit. So you are no longer strangers and outsiders. You are citizens together with God’s people. You are members of God’s family. Each family member adds something special to the whole family. You are like a building that is built on the apostles and prophets. They are the foundation. Jesus is the most important stone in the building.

The whole building is held together by Him. It rises to become a holy temple because it belongs to the Lord. And because you belong to Him, you are also being built together. You are being made into a house where God lives through His Spirit.

I belong with you.

Draw a picture of someone who belongs to God’s family.

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Come serve in Children’s Ministries.

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

You will bee blessed!

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

God gives everyone something special he or she can give His family.

This week think of the gifts God has given you. Thank Him and use each gift to love and encourage others.

Lee Sheffey each weekend.

On Sunday mornings, the children are eager to join Mrs. Janet and Casey Lee in the first-grade kiwi class, while others are excited to see Mr. Mike in the fifth-grade aqua class. Together, the Sheffeys have been building up the next generation of believers through their dedicated service and caring hearts. Each week the children come to their classes and leave feeling the love of Christ and knowing Him better. Thank you, Sheffeys, for your faithful service and dedication in

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Hey there, why did you draw that?

Search for and circle each word from Ephesians 2:19.

“So you are no longer strangers and outsiders. You are citizens together with God’s people. You are members of God’s family.”

T K S J C W I T H P O U T S I D E R S E G O R B T T B R M O E F A M I L Y L E P T B N O Z O O G M L H R G A E N U O B E E I E N N G S D E X R M R D S E O S R E J R S C A R E Z S T

One of our children in Children’s Church, at a very young age, shows us that she loves our God, who is a God of peace.

“I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.” Luke 2:10

God promised to send a Savior, His Son, Jesus.

Word bank: SO, YOU, ARE, NO, LONGER, STRANGERS, AND, OUTSIDERS, CITIZENS, TOGETHER, WITH, GOD’S, PEOPLE, MEMBERS, OF, FAMILY

We learned God always keeps Hi s promises.

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Sharing Life Stories

Real. Relational. Evangelism.

The Marriage Course

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Who could benefit: • Those who want to enhance their marriage.

• Those in the first years of marriage.

• Those in challenging stages in their marriage.

• Those struggling with issues in their marriage.

oin Pastor Gus Davies and Patty Sattler at The Rink in the Student Ministries and Care Center in Longwood on Saturday, February 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for Sharing Life Stories.

This relational evangelism course will equip you to share Christ’s love through your own life stories as an act of worship. All believers are called to build relationships in which to actively listen, learn and ask questions. Only when we build trust and earn people’s respect will they be willing to listen as we, in turn, share our faith.

This class will guide you in how to be a faithful witness for Christ. You will leave this class more confident ... ready to share His love with anyone! If you would like to learn how you can effectively share the Gospel with your family, friends and neighbors, this course is for you!

Pastor Gus Davies

When: Thursdays, February 11 through March 25

(7 weeks), 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.

Where: Student Ministries and Care Center in The Rink at Northland at Longwood.

Child care: Available upon request.

Cost: $20 ($10 registration per couple; $10 for two workbooks available in Northland’s bookstore).

Leaders: James and Cindy Price *Privacy as a couple is always respected.

“ Each person I come into contact with is someone God loves, and I may be the –Patty Sattler one to share His love…”

Details and registration: Barb Olsen (407-949-7183 or barbara.olsen@northlandchurch.net)

HOW TO REGISTER Click “Join the Group” on Northland’s “Get Equipped” page to sign up for this class. Details: Patty Sattler (psattler@cfl. rr.com or 407-687-6265); child care registration details: Diane Jones (diane.jones@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7188)

Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University Learn to Live Debt-Free

Participants work through challenging questions each week.

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his 13-week biblically based video course teaches how to manage money in a simple, easy-to-understand style. More than 650,000 families have completed FPU with amazing success. On average, couples 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.

Marriage 911 for Troubled Marriages Wednesdays, beginning February 10 7 p.m., rooms 4206-07, Northland at Longwood Rich and Jana Haussmann lead the Finacial Peace University class and help many to become debt-free.

Cost for materials (available at Northland’s bookstore): $99 paid by cash or debit card, $110 by credit card.

Child care is available with advance registration. Details and registration: Rich or Jana Haussmann (407-688-2182 or rhaussmann@ cfl.rr.com)

Bible

Christian Living

OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY

The crucible of work

Led by Sean Cooper, rooms 4213-15

• I s your marriage in crisis?

• Are you separated?

— Marriage 911 might help.

Attend this 14-week program with or without your spouse, as men and women participate separately.

It’s led by Linda Rooks, author of Broken Heart on Hold: Surviving Separation, and her husband, Marv. To prepare your heart, pick up a copy of Linda’s book for $12.99 and the workbook, for $25, at the Northland Bookstore. Details and registration: Linda Rooks (407-644-8619)

Led by Dr. Sanford Shugart, rooms 4206-7

Theology The Doctrine of christ

Led by Dr. Reggie Kidd, sanctuary

If you see marriage problems escalating, if you are looking for hope, if your heart is crying out to God to save your marriage, this course is for you.

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, 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, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 4209-10. A 13week session in which individuals who have been through a divorce can experience personal growth and healing. Workbook is available at Northland’s bookstore for $16. Registration is required; child care is available. Details and registration: Donna Delzingaro (407-937-1749) 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 welcome. Details and directions: Nancy Petitto (321-972-2255) 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 Life’s Healing Choices (Women) Fridays, starting February 5, 7 to 9 p.m., Lake Mary area. This study offers freedom from life’s hurts, hang-ups and habits through eight healing choices that promise true happiness and life transformation. The book, Life’s Healing Choices, by John Baker, is available in the Northland Bookstore for $15. Details and registration: Susan Cholewa (susan.cholewa@ northlandchurch.net) 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)

WO = Northland at west oaks

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 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, 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:

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Refractions, by Makoto Fujimura, available in Northland’s bookstore. Details: Laura Bates (carpearte@aol.com or 407-622-6873)

LW EARLY LEARNING CENTER 2010-11 KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION NIGHT Tuesday, January 26, 7 p.m., Praise Time room, Early Childhood Wing. Find out about the unique kindergarten program offered by the Northland Early Learning Center.

Child care is not provided. Details: Pam Anderson (407-949-7179 or pam.anderson@ northlandchurch.net) 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 22, 7:45 a.m., Alaqua Country Club, cost $43 • Friday, February 12, 11 a.m., Rock Springs Ridge Golf Club, cost $35 Linking golfers throughout the world in Christ.

Golf, prizes, guest speakers (food optional — costs extra). Golfers of all skill levels are welcome.

Details and reservations: Parks Reinhardt (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

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WO WEST OAKS PLAY GROUP

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

WO LADIES NIGHT OUT

Connect with West Oaks women each month.

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

Bible studies and opportunities to help you explore your faith and know God. BAPTISMS LW ADULT BAPTISMS

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ADULT BIBLE STUDIES

MEN’S BIBLE STUDIES

LW Alpha Course - Is There More to Life

LW Psalms Tuesdays, 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)

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 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)

LW Ephesians Sundays, 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 Gospel of Mark

Sundays, 9 a.m., rooms 4206-7. Also available via e-learning (www.northlandchurch.net) with an online pastor/advocate at 9 and 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)

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 Revelation Part 3 Mondays, through 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)

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 Matthew, Part 2 — Precepts Thursdays, January 21 through March 25, 7 to 9 p.m., room 4213-15. Gain a deeper understanding of the resurrection and its power in your life. Then take up the challenge to share the gospel with others. Homework required every week. Workbook cost: $19, provided the first night of class. Child care available upon request. Details: Geri Anderson (407-331-6760 or 2geri@cfl.rr.com)

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)

OV Prayer Team

Receive weekly prayer requests via e-mail for our Oviedo congregation and community. Details: Rebecca Sheahan (rebecca.sheahan@northlandchurch.net or 407-683-3566)

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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, 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., Dewey home, Oviedo.

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)

LW 1 SAMUEL Thursdays, 6:30 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1118. Join this open-forum discussion on the book of 1 Samuel: 45 minutes of study, and 15 minutes of prayer. Details: Ron Morris (ron@creativele.com) MD MEN’S BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

Tuesdays, 6:30 to 7:45 a.m., rooms 2-3.

Motto: Men with a mission. Details: Richie Kluesener (407-221-4517 or rk@goldinart. com) or Bill Chapman (352-434-4116 or bill. chapman@northlandchurch.net)

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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, through March 29, 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

• Tuesdays, 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) MD women’s bible study Wednesdays, through February 17, 9 to 11 a.m., rooms 2,3. Study: Can We Talk?: Soulstirring Conversations with God, by Priscilla Shirer. Child care is available. Details: Frances Merritt (407-554-0076)

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

ADULTS LW Answers to Prayer

Sundays, 11 a.m., room 4204. Learn to pray and be challenged by the classic writings of George Mueller in modern language, which teach trusting in God alone to provide for every need in every circumstance of life. This is an ongoing class, join any time. Details: Mickey and Cindy Mallin (407-330-6261)

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. Cost for materials (available at Northland’s bookstore): $99 paid by cash or debit card, $110 by credit card.

• 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 911 Wednesdays, February 10 through May 12, 7 p.m., room 4206-07. Is your marriage in crisis? Are you separated? Marriage 911 can help. Attend this 14-week program with or without your spouse, as men and women participate separately. Linda Rooks, author of Broken Heart on Hold: Surviving Separation,

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and husband, Marv, lead the class. Read Linda’s book available, in the Northland bookstore, (cost: $12.99, tell them you are taking the course, and receive a discount) to prepare your heart. Additional workbook cost: $25. Details and registration: Linda Rooks (407-644-8619)

LW THE MARRIAGE COURSE Thursdays, February 11 through March 25, 6:15 to 9 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Bring dinner and develop practical tools to apply to build a strong and healthy marriage that lasts a lifetime. For couples who want to enhance their marriage, are struggling with their marriage or are in challenging stages of marriage. Cost: $10 registration per couple and $10 for two workbooks available at Northland’s bookstore.

Child care available with registration. Details and registration: Barb Olsen (407-949-7183 or barbara.olsen@northlandchurch.net) 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. 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 (407-937-1791) LW PeaceMakers Sundays, 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) 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) LW Strategies for Planned Purity Mondays, starting February 8, 7 p.m., room 1104, Student Ministries and Care Center.

For parents and adults teaching lifetime training in purity of heart. Details: Jennie Bishop (407-792-8144 or jennie@jenniebishop. com); child care available by reservation: Morgan Perun (407-937-1757 or morgan. perun@northlandchurch.net) OV ADULT SMALL GROUP

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

Watch short videos by Pastor Rob Bell called “Nooma,” to provoke, love and stimulate each other to a deeper spiritual maturity. They will cover a broad range of topics, including why bad things happen to good people, living with purpose, and hearing God’s voice. Details: Ruth Linares (ruthalinares@gmail.com or 407227-0970)

OV ADULT SMALL GROUP

Mondays, 7 p.m., Wiest home, Oviedo. Study: Defining Moments, by Andy Stanley. This study will introduce some perplexing truths to those who have grown comfortable with misinformed lifestyles and belief systems. Details: Paul and Pam Wiest (407-977-5295 or wiestpj@ earthlink.net)

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CHILDREN LW STEPS FOR YOUNG BELIEVERS (GRADES 2 – 5) AND THEIR PARENTS These courses in basic discipleship include classroom sessions and daily at-home devotionals. Sundays, 4 to 5:45 p.m. Materials cost for each class: $5. Registration is required.

Details and registration: Diane Jones (407-9497188 or diane.jones@northlandchurch.net) • STEP 1—BECOMING A PART OF GOD’S FAMILY: January 24 to February 14. Focus: Salvation and assurance.

Includes Communion instruction.

• STEP 2—THE MOST IMPORTANT THING: January 24 to February 28. Focus: Jesus’ Life A-Z, a basic discipleship theme and learning about the life of Christ. Baptism offered at end of course.

• STEP 3—LIVING BY THE BOOK, “C-ING” MY WAY THROUGH THE BIBLE: April 11 to May 23.

Focus: To develop skills in exploring the Bible.

MEN LW FAITHFUL AND TRUE

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

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

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

by Jesus Christ and directed by the Word of God. Details: Jeremy Jobson (jeremy.jobson@ northlandchurch.net or 407-929-3053)

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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).

you. Details: Sarah Mattingly (sarah.mattingly@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7170)

Opportunities to serve in the community LIFE SERVICE For a project list and registration, visit www. northlandchurch.net/serve. More info on page 6.

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)

Opportunities to serve at northland Questions about serving at a Northland Distributed site?

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 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 BLOOD DRIVE

Saturday, February 6, 4:30 to to 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, February 7, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Monday, February 8, 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.

OV Sunday, February 7, 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.

Give blood and save lives! Details: Susan Cholewa (susan.cholewa@northlandchurch.net)

LW COVERING CARE BLANKET

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

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

LW 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. Training provided. Details: Gretchen Kerr (407-949-7190 or gretchen. kerr@northlandchurch.net)

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Communion servers are needed the first weekend of each month. Training provided.

Details: Lori Holton (communion@northland church.net or 407-949-4000)

HELP WOMEN TRANSITIONING FROM JAIL to Community Christian women are needed to befriend and support other Christian women who have decided to follow Christ and start a new life. Various opportunities to minister are available. Details: Linda Moedinger (jhvolunteer@gmail.com)

LW MEDICAL FIRST RESPONDERS

LW HELP INCARCERATED MEN

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)

LW phone ASSISTANCE

WOMEN

LW SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN AND TEENS

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)

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

LW Women’s Healing Ministry

LW communion servers

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)

Weekday volunteers are needed to answer phones and greet visitors. Flexible hours.

Details: Susan Cholewa (407-937-0544 or susan. cholewa@northlandchurch.net)

Sundays, assist during the 11 a.m. worship service. Details: Laura Lee Wright (407-9370549 or lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net)

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)

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)

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

LW Welcome Center GREETER After each/any service for 25 minutes come and welcome first time visitors and help them get connected. You can do this! We will train

Men needed to come alongside incarcerated man. No experience necessary. Minimum commitment: one hour per week. Details: Greg Kerr (407-770-8503 or gpkerr@mindspring.com)

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)

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LW RECOVERY MINISTRY

ADULTS

MD VOLUNTEER AT THE CARPENTER’S HOUSE

ABORTION RECOVERY Bible study for post-abortive men or women that meets in a confidential, supportive setting. Details: Reveille Ministries (407-3330404)

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)

FOR CHILDREN This center in Lake County is home to 16 abandoned, displaced and medically needy children, ranging in age from 2 to 19 years. There are many opportunities for involvement. Details: Ann South (south4@comcast.net or 352-267-3388) or www.thecarpentershouseoflakecounty.com

OV GOOD SAMARITAN

Serve someone in need in your community through meal deliveries. Details: Maggie Jobson (mjobson@cfl.rr.com)

OV International Friendship Ministries

Serving locally with global impact through outreach opportunities to international students at UCF, including social activities, Bible studies, conversational English language practice and more. Details: Michele Moresi (407-694-7196 or sailingfan2@hotmail.com)

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

Opportunities and classes in the greater Orlando community.

Central Florida’s Job Fair (CFEC.org) Wednesday, January 27, noon to 4 p.m., Central Florida Fairgrounds & Exposition Park, 4603 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando. Admission and parking are free. Dress professionally and bring plenty of resume copies. No children. Visit www.CFEC.org to preregister, get job fair tips, research the companies listed, get directions or search Central Florida’s Online Job Board.

Details: Christian HELP (407-834-4022) EXCHANGE MINISTRIES Mondays, 7:15 to 9:15 p.m., First Baptist Orlando, E-2 building, third floor, 3000 S. John Young Parkway, Orlando. A Christ-centered ministry for men and women struggling with 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) MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY COMMEMORATION • Sunday, January 17, 6 p.m., Orlando City Hall, 400 S. Orange Ave., candlelight vigil and march • Sunday, January 17, 6:45 p.m., Shiloh Baptist Church, 604 W. Jackson Ave., Orlando — interfaith celebration Join faith leaders from the Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh and other religious communities in reaffirming Martin Luther King’s vision of equal opportunity and equal justice for all. Rev. Derrick Williams will

FINANCIAL REPORT As of january 11, 2010 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. Details: Twila Roberts (407-949-4000) ..................................................................................................................

TITHES and OFFERINGS This Week This Quarter This Year TOTAL 2009 GIVING

Need $225,101 $450,202 $450,202 $12,416,378

Received $194,040 $326,232 $326,232 $12,424,374 Surplus / (Deficit) ($31,061) ($123,970) ($123,970) * $7,996

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

BUILDING FUND This Week This Quarter This Year TOTAL 2009 GIVING

Need $34,890 $69,780 $69,780 $1,910,181

Received $17,887 $30,791 $30,791 $1,668,339 Surplus / (Deficit) ($17,003) ($38,989) ($38,989) ($241,842) LOAN BALANCE is currently $19,438,333 ..................................................................................................................

ATTENDANCE: Weekend of January 9 to 11 7,250 Northland at Longwood Northland at Mount Dora 217 Northland at Oviedo 367 Northland at West Oaks 97 Evangelical Council for Northland Webstream 2,188 at 1,253 sites Financial Accountability Total 10,119 at 1,257 sites

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give the keynote address. For a full schedule, visit www.MLKOrlando.com. Details: Pastor Gus Davies (gus.davies@northlandchurch.net) 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 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) 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

WO = Northland at west oaks

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

Non-perishable food items can be brought to Northland. Please take clean, usable clothing, toys and supplies to The 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)

LW Christian and classic children’s books as well as parenting and marriage books are needed for the Northland Children’s and Family library. Books may be dropped off in the Children’s Ministry Office. Details: Bethany Durys (bethany.durys@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0541) LW

Nonperishable food items can be placed into the designated wooden boxes in the lobby of the Worship Center and in the Student Ministries and Care Center. Details: Vanessa Puleo (407-949-7156 or vanessa. puleo@northlandchurch.net)

MD LOVE COLLECTION

New collection each month. Visit the information table for list. Details: Ann South (south4@comcast.net or 352-267-3388) or Sharlee Hollingsworth (shollingsworth2@cfl. rr.com)

OV BOYS TOWN has donation buckets in the foyer as well as current needs lists and service opportunities. Details: Kathy Franz (klfranz@ aol.com or 407-415-7678) OV

Hope Foundation & Sonshine Thrift has donation buckets in the foyer as well as current needs lists and service opportunities.

Details: Rebecca Sheahan (rebecca.sheahan@ northlandchurch.net or 407-683-3566)

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Work with Faith Neighborhood Center of Clermont in the coming year.

If your small group, ministry, or Bible study would like to do so, contact Patti Novak (NOVAKgirls4@aol.com).

BLANKETS, SOCKS AND WARM CLOTHING are needed at Coalition for the Homeless. Details on drop-off location: Joy Morris (407-949-0151) 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

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

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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 Donna Duckhorn, 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.

MOUNT DORA SITE

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

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.

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1747 Tommy Novak, Site Minister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352-989-7378 tommy.novak@northlandchurch.net

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)

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

directory

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” A Sense of Belonging Scripture focus:

Ephesians 2:17-22 (NASB)

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AND HE CAME AND PREACHED PEACE TO YOU WHO WERE FAR AWAY, AND PEACE TO THOSE WHO WERE NEAR; for through Him we both have our access in one Spirit to the Father. So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God’s household, having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the corner stone, in whom the whole building, being fitted together, is growing into a holy temple in the Lord, in whom you also are being built together into a dwelling of God in the Spirit.

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, thank You for Your goodness. Out of Your goodness You drew near to us, sending Your Son to save us. Out of the same overflowing goodness, You give us families, communities and friends.

Impute Your nature to us, so that while we have the opportunity, we might do good to all people (Galatians 6:10). Help us to make our families a reflection of Your goodness, as we learn and demonstrate what it means to belong to each other and to You. Accomplish Your purposes in the world, using Your children as ambassadors of Your goodness everywhere, every day.

NEXT WEEKEND: Dr. Joel C. Hunter | Building Heaven-like “Families” | An Attitude of Respect | 1 Peter 2:17

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