Northland News Vol 11/Iss 4

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JANUARY 23 - 30, 2010

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VOLUME 11, ISSUE 4

A parent must respect the spiritual person of his child, and approach it with reverence. – George Macdonald

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What’s Happening This Week?

MOUNT DORA SITE

LONGWOOD SITE Saturday, JANUARY 23

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

Prayer Meeting Prayer Room Growing Kids Gods Way (cc) 4206-7 Worship (cc) Sanctuary Infant/Walker – K’s ECW Grades 1–5 CWW Membership Opportunity/Belong Study (cc) 4209 Battlecry for a Generation Group Study (cc) 4204 LUGRox The Rink/SMCC

SUNday, January 24

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 10:45 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 6:00 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) Financial Peace University (cc) Worship (cc)* Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Special Needs Class Answers to Prayer Alpha Class Young Believers Step 1 Young Believers Step 2 Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 O2 High School Ministry MOMS4MOMS Fusion College Ministry

Monday, January 25

9:00 am 9:45 am 10:00 am 6:45 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm

Prayer Room The Rink/SMCC Sanctuary ECW CWW 4206-7 4209 4206-7 F.Hall/SMCC 1116-18/SMCC Sanctuary ECW CWW CWW 4204 4204-10 5108-9/CWW 5106-7/CWW Sanctuary ECW CWW The Rink/SMCC F.Hall/SMCC The Rink/SMCC

MOMS4MOMS Beth Moore Bible Study Precepts Common Ground Young Adult Ministry Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Grief Share Faithful and True Men’s Group

F.Hall/SMCC The Rink/SMCC 4213-15 The Rink/SMCC Sanctuary ECW CWW 4204-4208 F.Hall/SMCC

TUESday, January 26

6:45 am 6:45 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:15 pm

Men’s Bible Study 1118/SMCC Beth Moore Bible Study The Rink/SMCC DivorceCare 4204-05, 4208, 4217 AMEN 4206-7 Financial Peace University F.Hall Brazil DJ Info Meeting 5106-7/CWW Conquering Fear, Anger & Anxiety 4204

WEDNEsday, January 27

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

Women’s Prayer His Way Near Him Home Educators

Friday, JANUARY 29

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

NOW

Joy of Living 4209-10 Third Verse 1116/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 4205 Sanctus Real Concert The Rink/SMCC

THURsday, January 28

SUNday, January 24

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

F.Hall/SMCC Lobby and Sanctuary CWW

Saturday, JANUARY 30

communion

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

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 26 6:30 am 7:00 pm

Men’s Bible Fellowship Celebrate Recovery (cc)

WEDNEsday, January 27

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

4:00 pm Child care for infants - K’s

Friday, JANUARY 29 7:00 pm

Mount Dora Home Group

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 25

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

Tuesday, January 26

Men’s Fraternity Groups Adult Small Group

Wednesday, January 27 6:30 pm

2nd to 5th Grade Bible Study

Friday, January 29 9:30 am

What’s So Amazing About Grace (Women)

Saturday, January 30

The Quest for Authentic Manhood (Men)

NOCC Welday home

Cox home

NOCC

NOCC

WEST OAKS SITE SUNday, January 24 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 25 7:00 pm

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Various locations

SUNday, January 24

6:30 am 6:30 pm

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OVIEDO SITE

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

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

Rooms 2-3 Calvary Chapel

THURsday, January 28

7:15 am 1116/SMCC F.Hall/SMCC 5108-9/CWW

Capernaum Passport to the Nations Celebrate Recovery

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

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

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

One Thing (Middle and High School students) Novak home

NOTE: There will be no classes held at Northland at Longwood February 1 through 5 to make room for the Youth for Christ conference.

Distributed Sites @ Home

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

JOIN any of these worship sites:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Serving the men’s dorms.

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

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

ABOUT Northland

New to Northland?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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during any of these worship times!

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

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

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

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

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

THIS WEEK!

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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

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THIS WEEK!

See event info on page 6!

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Update: Haiti Disaster Response Team Safe Following Aftershock

By ROBERT ANDRESCIK Director of Public Relations

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team of 100 responders from Central Florida, 17 of them from Northland, arrived in Miami on Monday. They went into Haiti in shifts—some were on the ground when Wednesday’s 6.1 aftershock came, but all team members are well.

In fact, they are blessing people everywhere they go— even as many worked and slept in an airplane hanger as they waited for clearance to depart to Haiti.

“The work that has been accomplished in Miami is amazing,” reports Debbie Hanley, who volunteers as the administrative coordinator for Northland’s Disaster Response Team. “There were so many supplies that the team had to move their beds back into a corner. They painted a yellow line in the hanger ... the ongoing joke was that they had to ‘sleep behind the yellow line.’”

Over the next several months, you can make a difference right here by giving and participating in serving various projects. Last weekend, a total of $61,512 was donated to help Haiti. All money will be sent directly to our partners, including New Missions, Kids Against Hunger, Islego Mission, and others.

You can also help sort, package and organize donations with Harvest Time International.

Additionally, in partnership with Kids Against Hunger, you can help package meals that will go directly into the hands of hurting Haitians. More

than 50,000 meals will be packaged and shipped to Haiti each month over the next several months.

Later, there will be opportunities with Islego Mission and New Missions to go to Haiti on construction/clean-up crews.

If you are interested, make sure your passport is current and your shots are up to date. Also, please email Patti Harshey (patti.harshey@northlandchurch.net), so that you can be contacted as trips begin to open up.

Most of all, please continue to pray for the people of Haiti and for those serving in that country, including those from Northland: Beth Bogden, Christy Braqman, Dodi Huang-Hellinger, Gretchen Kerr, Kim Kilgore, Mary Ann Mannen, Kim Morledge, James Price, Michele Rigaud, Darin Shaler, Guy Sier, Ruth Sier, John Tardonia, Joel Timyan, Lois Timyan, Renee Tyler and Jeff Young.

To get involved, click on the Help Haiti button at www. northlandchurch.net, or contact Vanessa Puleo (vanessa. puleo@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7156). Visit our website and Facebook page for frequent updates (www. facebook.com/northlandchurch)

The airplane hanger where all the supplies and teams wait.

The teams are in constant prayer.

The Northland Disaster Response Team working to help Haiti.

Instructions are being given.

Resolved: I Will Serve Jesus Bill Chapman Northland at Mount Dora Site Minister

D

o you love Jesus? Christ Himself asked Peter that question. “‘Simon son of John, do you truly love me?’ He answered, ‘Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.’ Jesus said, ‘Take care of my sheep’” (John 21:16, NIV). The Lord told Peter to show his love for God by loving people. He said, “Take care of my sheep.” Our love for the Lord is demonstrated by our love for others.

A good friend of mine shared about a big advancement he had made in his spiritual walk.

Early on in his Christian life, he required no distractions during his “quiet time” with God. When his young children interrupted him, he became frustrated and angry. But later on, he realized that interruptions like that were actually opportunities for him to take a break, engage them and in so doing, show the love of God to his kids! Jesus wants the world to taste of His love. And that taste will come as you and I step out and serve the people around us!

How can you and I take care of Jesus’ sheep? We can serve them; that’s how! We in Mount Dora have so many pathways to service. Do you love children?

Why not give some time to the “least of these” and serve in the Mount Dora Children’s Ministry or at The Carpenter’s House for Children? Do you enjoy setting the stage so that others can worship? Mount Dora’s Setup and Takedown team might be perfect for you. Do you love receiving a warm greeting

at Church? How about joining our Greeting Team. Has God gifted you with resources? Why not make a special offering to Debbie’s Doorstep or the Mount Dora Love Collection? There are so many ways you can serve people – and in so doing you serve Christ!

Why not resolve in 2010 to serve Jesus like you never have before. The following folks in Mount Dora can get you connected and equipped to serve Jesus: Mount Dora Children’s Ministry:

Tanya Carpenter

(tcarpenter@cfl.rr.com or 352-735-3832) Carpenter’s House for Children:

Ann South

(south4@comcast.net or 352-267-3388) Setup and Takedown Team:

John Tucker

(wyoming01@earthlink.net or 321-438-9961) Mount Dora Greeting Team:

Frances Merritt

(jasonandfrances@comcast.net or 407-554-0076 Debbie’s Doorstep:

Kelly Verkaik

(kellyverkaik@mac.com or 407-310-5355) Mount Dora Love Collection:

Ann South

(south4@comcast.net or 352-267-3388) Love Jesus by serving His sheep! >>> MOUNTDORA.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET

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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Family

Forum in the Foyer

JEREMY JOBSON Northland at Oviedo Site Minister

transforming with the other people in the family with me?

How are we doing that in other settings as a family? How are we engaged in the process of bringing heaven to earth, making disciples who obey all He has commanded, together?”

Another question to ask might be, Where do I get the power, direction and inspiration to do that? That is directly related to how well I am engaged in the family I am in amily” is a tough word for some and because of Christ, and how much time I am spending with a comforting word for others, but as my heavenly Father learning about our family, studying our Pastor Joel has been sharing with us, it is history so that I can better understand who we are, what we nonetheless a reality for all of us who have been are about, our passions, purposes and so on. The more I am brought into relationship with God the Father, being transformed into a heavenly son, becoming a disciple or through Christ, His Son, adopted heirs and children learner of the family ways, the better I am at leading others in of the King. No matter the same. Now here is the what the word “family” funny thing about that: If you have an earthly family represents to us here on The more I pursue the here (which you do, one form earth, good or bad, it is relationship with Christ also a heavenly term that and my heavenly Father, or another), how can you be is only good. the more my ability and the bringer of heaven to earth A“heavenly” family is one power in my earthly there? And how can your family that God brings the Kingdom family is increased, and of heaven here to earth in, soon I am being used in be the bringer of heaven to around and through. It is a ways I never imagined earth everywhere? group of redeemed people here with them because that God has put together of my time wherever with in many different ways: biologically, geographically, Him! I am becoming a disciple of Christ and discipling others socially, demographically and professionally. He is at the same time. I am doing it in the context of the family using them as He transforms them. They are not He has put me in, and we are doing it in the context of the perfect, as none of us are, but they are connected relationships we are in as a family. to the heavenly Father and the brotherhood and Another funny thing is that this is true with all of the sisterhood of believers, and they know it. They are “families” that we mentioned above, not just the biological, pursuing relationship with Him and each other, as even though that is foundational. None of them will be well as those not yet included, for the glory of God. affected by us or with us, for Him and His glory, without His The first question might be, How do you find the effect on all of us, which only happens by our spending time family or families He has connected you to already, with Him. So if you have an earthly family here (which you do, or may be trying to connect you to for this purpose? one form or another), how can you be the bringer of heaven Let’s start simply, with an illustration by looking to earth there? And how can your family be the bringer of at the biological family. “In the family God has heaven to earth everywhere? All of you, be with Him more! put me in, I am the (father, mother, child, sibling, Get connected to Him and to each other! etc.), and so I must ask myself, How am I bringing glory to God in that setting, being transformed and >>> OVIEDO.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET

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Sunday, January 31, before and after worship services. Join us in the foyer and get connected to a group for prayer, fellowship, study, encouragement and “doing life together.” Details: Rebecca Sheahan (rebecca.sheahan@northlandchurch.net or 407683-3566) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Movie Under the Stars!

Saturday, February 6, 6 p.m., Northland at Oviedo Community Center back parking lot. Food and fellowship at 6 p.m.; movie starts at 7 p.m. Cost is $2 for adults and $1 for children. Main dish will be provided, but please bring a side dish to share!

Limited seating, so lawn chairs are recommended.

Bring a donation for the Hope Foundation and be entered into a drawing to win front-row seats on a cozy couch! Volunteers are needed for this event. Details: Rebecca Sheahan (407-683-3566 or rebecca.sheahan@northlandchurch.net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lend a Hand!

We are currently in need of volunteers to serve with our setup and takedown team. Sign up to serve just once or twice a month! Fathers and sons, this is a great way to bond while getting to know other men in your area. Sundays, 7 to 8 a.m. and following the 11 a.m. service. Details: Josh Smith (JoshuaMSmith1@yahoo.com or 407-739-8602) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Opportunities for students on page 7.

westoaksnews Serving Families in Haiti TOMMY NOVAK Northland at West Oaks Site Minister

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ecently, I talked with Jodi Severe, a part of our West Oaks family, and here is her story, in her own words, about how she and her husband, Hugues, have dealt with this tragedy.

As I sit down to write this, words are difficult to come by.

We live in America, but our hearts are in Haiti. Our hearts break along with theirs. I picture the faces of those we love, and while we know they are alive, we also know they suffer.

My husband, Hugues, is from Haiti and lived there for the past year and a half, only returning home this past October.

During this time, God gave us the opportunity to found a nonprofit ministry in the area of Massey, Haiti, a community near the southern city of Les Cayes. Grain d’Espoir pour Haiti Inc. provides educational tuition for children in the area. We believe that the future of Haiti lies with the children and that to educate a child strengthens the country one life at a time. We currently have 18 children in our program. These children are so very close to our hearts.

When we heard news of the earthquake, I sank to my knees, the full impact of what had just happened overwhelming me. Our family cried together as we immediately began trying to contact family still living in Haiti. For two days, we tried every means possible – phone, texts and Internet.

Occasionally, the phone would ring on the other end, and

our hearts would jump, only for the call to go dead. We networked with other family members living in the United States, all of us praying someone would get through. Finally, on Thursday morning, we heard through another family member that Hugues’ parents and two brothers are okay.

Hugues’ brother lost everything. He has been living on the streets of Port-au-Prince for three days, determined to stay and try to save lives. Today, as I write this, he is attempting to reach Les Cayes, about 140 miles west of Port-au-Prince, as the conditions in the capital have become unlivable. Many friends are still missing. Many are still searching for family.

We praise the Lord that our family is safe. We praise the Lord that the children in our program are safe. We praise the Lord for the opportunity to be able to serve them in this time of need. Grain d’Espoir pour Haiti Inc. is assessing the needs in Massey as they become apparent and will be organizing a relief effort. The structural damage in this area is minimal, but food shortages are already occurring.

When the initial relief work in Port-au-Prince is finished and the country opens again to commercial flights, we will be making a trip into southern Haiti to provide whatever means of relief we can. Our hearts ache to serve those we love in the country that has so touched our lives. We pray that God will reveal to us the best way to serve the people of Haiti, to join in their suffering and bring them hope.

For more information, visit www.graindespoirhaiti.com.

Please continue to pray for all of those who desperately need our prayers. Thanks for being the church at this time. >>> WESTOAKS.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET

Concert for the Homeless

Sunday, January 24, 7 p.m., Garden Theatre, Winter Garden. Enjoy an evening out listening to David Bailey, an amazing acoustic fingerstyle player with an inspirational message. Tickets are $5, and proceeds will benefit our local homeless friends. Details: Tommy Novak (tommy.novak@ northlandchurch.net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

volunteers needed

Sundays, 7 to 8 a.m. for setup and following the service for takedown. We are currently in need of volunteers to serve with our setup and takedown team. Sign up to serve just one Sunday a month!

Fathers and sons, this is a great way to bond while getting to know other men in your area. Details: Lou Amadori (lamadori@cfl.rr.com) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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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Passport to the Nations: Bring Love of Jesus to the World BY pattI harshey Northland Distributed Journeys Administrator, Service

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oin us on Friday, January 29 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Northland at 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 live music from an African-themed live band. To top off the evening, there will be a free showing of the feature film End of the Spear (rated PG-13) in the sanctuary on the big screen starting at 7:45 p.m.

In End of the Spear, which is based on a true story, worlds collide and tragedy strikes as a missionary group journeys to the heart of the Amazon jungle in search of the Waodani, a tribe of fierce warriors on the brink of extinction due to revenge killings.

When five of the missionary men are speared to death by a group of tribesmen led by a fierce warrior, their families are left husbandless and fatherless. Undeterred by their tremendous loss and spurred on by hope, the families decide to remain in Ecuador, and risk living among the Waodani. But the effects of that first encounter have yet to subside: A young boy, struggling to unlock the secret of his father’s death, must learn to accept a tragedy he cannot change in this powerful story of sacrifice, courage and redemption.

Questions? Advocates will be at every country’s station to answer them.

You will be greeted by a giant globe as you enter the building.

Enjoy the free showing of this poignant film.

There will be great musical entertainment.

Called to a Life of Service OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE AT NORTHLAND

To register, visit Northland’s website (www.northlandchurch. net) and select the “Serve Others” tab. Then choose “Serve at Northland” to find project times, age requirements, locations and other information.

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real concert, Wednesday, January 27 — Help set up, assist and greet at this youth concert. Registration: www.northlandchurch.net/serve. Details: Vanessa Puleo (407-949-7156 or vanessa.puleo@northlandchurch.net) • Pass

port to the Nations, Friday, January 29 — Help greet, assist and serve food. Registration: www. northlandchurch.net/serve. Details: Vanessa Puleo (407949-7156 or vanessa.puleo@northlandchurch.net) • youth

for christ conference, February 1 through 5 — Help set up, assist and greet. Registration: www. northlandchurch.net/serve. Details: Vanessa Puleo (407949-7156 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 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. All ages are welcome!

Someday is today.

Ask Pastor Gus Davies about the trips he thinks might interest you.

Be a Missionary in Your Own Home

Host a Japanese college student in March Mission To Japan, a Northland supported ministry, is bringing a group of Japanese college students to Orlando to study English, learn about the Bible, and go sightseeing March 2 through 30. The program allows Mission To Japan to share the Gospel with Japanese students who know little about Christianity. Host families are needed to make a student a part of their family for the month (students will be away on a retreat during spring break March 8 to 12). Mission To Japan will take care of the students during the day by providing English and Bible classes, and by taking the students sightseeing. Host families are needed to provide a room, some meals, and a loving Christian home. Host families simply drop their student off at Northland by 9:15 a.m. each weekday, and pick up their student in the early evenings. A host family orientation is provided to help you have a great experience. Why not take a step of faith and allow your whole family to be part of a mission opportunity to share the love of Christ with a student from Japan? Details: Warren Griffith (407-2734454 or info@MissionToJapan.org)

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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)

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 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)

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)

THIS WEEK!

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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!)

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!

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

High Schoolers,

prepare for …

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)

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.

Sunday, January 31 6 p.m., The Rink, Longwood Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net)

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My name is: __________________________________________________

We worship God today for His goodness to us.

When we come respectfully into His presence and honor Him with our words and actions, that’s worship!

Hello, boys and girls.

Welcome to the Beehive!

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

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To show respect is to treat someone with special care and politeness, knowing they are very important to God.

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

I think it’s important to God because __________________________________________________

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I-ris-pect everyone.

I do, too!

Unscramble the letters below to see what Peter called the men, women and children who believed in Jesus.

DOOTHORBHER FO SREVIELEB B_ _ _H_ _ _O_ _ _ _ B_ _ _ _V_ _ _ Answer: BROTHERHOOD OF BELIEVERS

Show Respect to Everyone 1 Peter 2:17 Peter had a name for the group of men, women and children who believed in Jesus. He called them the “brotherhood of believers.” If you believe in Jesus, you belong to this brotherhood of believers. Today the brotherhood is called “the church,” “the family of God,” “Christians” or “the body of Christ.” Peter told the people who believed in Jesus to live like people who serve God. He said, “Show proper respect to everyone. Love the brotherhood of believers. Have respect for God. Honor the king.” God wants us to treat all people of all faiths with respect. He wants us to love His family and to respect Him as the Lord of all. God also wants us to honor the people He puts in charge of us. In Peter’s case, the person in charge was a king.

I respect that.

Draw a picture of yourself showing respect to someone whom God has put in charge of you.

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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!

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God wants us to respect one another.

This week be sure everything you say and do is respectful of everyone, including those who are with you and those who are not.

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precious 3-year-olds.

Each week she greets the children with her warm and contagious smile. She shares the love of Christ with these little ones genuinely and creatively. Not only does she care for our children, but she stays in touch with and prays consistently for her fellow volunteers. We are truly blessed to have Sharon as a faithful and caring servant of Christ among us.

Thank you and bless you,

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Is There More to Life Than This?

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ou are invited to participate in the next Alpha Course at Northland at Longwood on Sundays, February 14 through May 16 from 12:45 to 2:30 p.m. in the Student Ministries and Care Center building, room 1118/16, hosted by Pastor Gus Davies and team.

Who is Alpha for?

Alpha is for anyone who thinks there may be more to life than meets the eye and is searching for deeper meaning.

People from all backgrounds, religions and viewpoints gather to investigate questions about the existence of God, the purpose of life, the afterlife, who Jesus is, why He died, His claims and more. Some want to get beyond religion and find a relationship with God that really changes their lives. Others come for the close, long-lasting friendships that often are built during the course.

What happens at Alpha?

Each week you will find yourself in a relaxed, friendly setting where we will enjoy a meal together, laugh and learn and where no question about life or God is seen as too simple or too

hostile. After the meal, there is a short talk, which looks at a different aspect of the Christian faith each week and is the springboard for the small group discussions that follow. In these groups, all are welcome to contribute their opinions and ask questions.

People usually stay in the same small groups for the duration of the course to get to know each other, continue discussions and deepen friendships. The emphasis is on exploration and discovery. Alpha includes an amazing one-day or weekend retreat, which you will not want to miss!

How do I sign up?

To register, visit www.northlandchurch.net, select “Get Equipped,” click on “Join a Connection Group” and then “Alpha Essentials Course.” The fee of $10 per person or $15 per couple covers your book (available at the class) and weekend expenses. To explore more about Alpha, check out the Alpha USA website (www.alphausa.org). Click on “Find a Course” in the upper right of that web page to find out about other alpha courses going on in different areas of the United States.

Registration for Alpha is required. Details: Jamila Millette (407-937-1832 or jamila.millette@northlandchurch.net)

RELEVANT READS for Passport to the Nations

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elow are some resources available in the Northland Bookstore that will inspire you to go on a Distributed Journey.

Cross-Cultural Servanthood,

by Duane Elmer Cross-cultural specialist Duane Elmer gives Christians practical advice for serving other cultures with sensitivity and humility. The reader embarking on a mission trip will find this essential reading to serve effectively in international settings.

Peace Child, by Don Richardson This new edition contains an epilogue bringing readers up to date with the Sawi people of Irian Jaya, New Guinea. In 1962, the author and his wife brought the message of the Gospel to headhunting cannibals in the area.

Serving With Eyes Wide Open,

by David Livermore Become a more effective crosscultural minister by opening your eyes to global realities and Western assumptions about shortterm missions.

Let the Nations Be Glad!,

by John Piper This book has provided thousands of missionaries, pastors and church leaders with a biblical basis for missions. Piper now offers a revised and expanded 10th anniversary edition of this sound, readable and passionate defense of God’s supremacy in all things.

Bruchko, by Bruce Olson What happens when a 19-year-old boy leaves home and heads into the jungles to evangelize a murderous tribe of South American Indians? For Bruce Olson, it meant capture, disease, terror, loneliness and torture. This revised version of Olson’s story is a reminder that simple faith in Christ can make anything possible.

Through Gates of Splendor,

by Elisabeth Elliot After several preliminary overtures of friendship, five young missionary men set out on a crucial January day in 1956 for a meeting with the Auca tribesmen who had reacted with apparent tolerance to earlier gifts and messages. This is the poignant story of their martyrdom told by the widow of one of the slain members of the group.

End of the Spear, by Steve Saint Asked to return to Ecuador by the same tribe that killed his father and other missionaries 40 years earlier, Saint and his family try to help a Stone Age people transition to the 21st century. Their efforts lead to the discovery of the tribal intrigue behind the murders, resulting in very difficult decisions.

SAVE THE DATE Ash Wednesday Service

Wednesday, February 17, 7 p.m.

Northland at Longwood Sanctuary Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten season, the 40 days of preparation leading up to Easter. This day of fasting and confession will culminate in a time of worship and a traditional imposing of ashes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Church-wide Lenten study coming soon!

This year, as last, a team at Asbury Theological Seminary has created a Lenten reader that will provide the basis for the eight-week church-wide Lenten study. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lenten Groups

Have you been waiting for your chance to join a group at Northland? Beginning Sunday, February 7, sign-ups will begin for Lenten study groups for those who wish to participate in the eight-week church-wide Lenten study.

Watch this page in future issues for more information.

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f you missed the first three sessions of NOW classes at Northland at Longwood, it’s not a problem. Each NOW class is available on Northland’s website. Look for the NOW link on the home page. The video teaching, along with the weekly Bible engagement assignments and other resources for each course, are all archived there for you.

Complete the courses at your own speed and at your own convenience. The courses currently available are:

Bible Bible Basics with Sean Cooper In The Sanctuary with Pastor Vernon Rainwater Old Testament Survey with Sean Cooper

Christian Living

Global Perspectives with Michael Van Huis Finding an Ark in the Media Flood with Loyd Boldman The Crucible of Work with Dr. Sandy Shugart

Theology The Doctrine of Man with Dr. Joel C. Hunter The Doctrine of God with Dr. Dan Lacich The Doctrine of Christ with Dr. Reggie Kidd

Foreign to Familiar, by Sarah Lanier This book is a splendidly written, wellresearched work on cultures. Anyone traveling abroad should not leave home without this valuable resource! Sarah’s love and sensitivity for people of all nations will touch your heart. This book creates within us a greater appreciation for our extended families around the world and an increased desire to better understand them.

NOTE: There will be no classes held at Northland at Longwood February 1 through 5 to make room for the Youth for Christ conference.

Everyone is encouraged to participate in NOW.

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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 (Watch here for the next sessions dates).

• Take the online Belong study at www.northlandchurch.net.

• Purchase the Belong DVD and study booklets in the Northland Bookstore.

3) Those who complete the online membership process will be contacted by a membership coach by phone.

Online membership requires current personal contact information.

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

CARE GROUPS

These groups are a vital part of the health of the church, as they provide ongoing support through difficult times for specific life issues, such as addiction, divorce, illness or loss.

LW BCAUSE—BREAST CANCER SURVIVAL Any woman touched by breast cancer desiring prayer, fellowship, information and/or encouragement, contact Susan Diener-Blando (407-488-5941 or susandb@yahoo.com).

LW 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)

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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 ADULT MINISTRY (Age 25-45) 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 Third Saturday each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m, Nature’s Table Café. Speakers address a variety of topics designed to encourage married couples. Child care by reservation: Diane Jones (407-949-7188 or diane.jones@northlandchurch. net); details: James Price (james.price@ northlandchurch.net) LW Covering Care Blanket Ministry

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

LW Divine Reflection Art Group

Second Thursday of each month, through May, 7 to 9 p.m., room 4209. Join other artists to reflect God’s glory and truth through the

visual arts. This year’s focus: being Light. Book: Refractions, by Makoto Fujimura, available in Northland’s bookstore. Details: Laura Bates (carpearte@aol.com or 407-622-6873)

LW 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 • Tuesday February 2, 10 a.m., DeBary Country Club, cost $41 • Friday, February 12, 11 a.m., Rock Springs Ridge Golf Club, cost $35 • Saturday February 20, 7:45 a.m., Eastwood Golf Club, cost $35 • Friday, February 26, 7:45 a.m., Alaqua Country Club, cost $43 Linking golfers throughout the world in Christ.

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

Details and reservations: Parks Reinhardt (407880-9932 or linksfellowship@cfl.rr.com) LW 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 WO WEST OAKS PLAY GROUP

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

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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 Sunday, February 21, 2 p.m., Ken and Diane Watkins’ home. Adults and teens may be baptized by immersion or sprinkling as a public profession of personal faith in Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:19). Maps are available at the information desk in the church foyer. Call to sign up. Details: Sharon Ferreira (407-949-7189 or sharon. ferreira@northlandchurch.net) LW CHILD BAPTISMS Northland recommends the Steps for Young Believers course for children prior to baptism, but it is not mandatory. For information about grade-school student baptisms, contact Diane Jones (diane. jones@northlandchurch.net or 407-9497188).

LW INFANT BAPTISM/DEDICATION CLASS Saturday, March 20, 7 p.m., rooms 42067. Child care is available upon request.

Details: Diane Jones (407-949-7188 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 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)

ADULT BIBLE STUDIES LW Ephesians Sundays, 10:45 a.m., rooms 4206-7. 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)

MD = Northland at Mount dora

OV = Northland at Oviedo

WO = Northland at west oaks

LW Gospel of Mark

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)

hall, Student Ministries and Care Center • FPU classes: — Sundays, January 31 through May 2, 10:45 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 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 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 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, and husband, Marv, lead the class. Read Linda’s book available, in the Northland bookstore, (cost: $12.99) to prepare your heart. Additional workbook cost: $25. Details and registration: Linda Rooks (407-644-8619)

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)

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

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

MD The Gifts that God Gives

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)

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)

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)

Wednesdays, 7 to 8:15 p.m., conference room. Learn to understand your spiritual gifts and experience the pleasure of giving ourselves to others.

MEN’S BIBLE STUDIES 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) 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)

OV

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 — 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

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 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

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, 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 Sharing Life Stories Saturday, February 6, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink. Join Pastor Gus Davies and Patty Sattler at this relational evangelism course, where you will be equipped to share Christ’s love through your own life stories as an act of worship. To register, visit www.northlandchurch.net, select “Get Equipped,” then “Join a Connection Group,” then select “Join the qroup” next to “Sharing Life Stories” on the list. Details: Patty Sattler (patty.sattler@northlandchurch. net or 407-687-6265) 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 = Northland at LONGWOOD

MD = Northland at Mount dora

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)

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)

OV = Northland at Oviedo

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 Computer repairs/maintenance Basic troubleshooters of PCs needed, including Windows XP, Windows 7, Office 2003 and 2007, in-house applications, Tier 1 support. Must be patient, customer service-oriented and able to give a few hours a week. Details: Jon Marte (jon.marte@northlandchurch.net)

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 MEDICAL FIRST RESPONDERS

WOMEN

LW phone ASSISTANCE

LW Women’s Healing Ministry

Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 1111. If you have a desire to live authentically, honestly, and intimately in your relationships, this group will provide hope and a safe place to heal if you have experienced sexual betrayal, deception, and lies of secrecy which keep you in bondage.

Details and registration: Vicki M. Wotring (520631-0886 or celebratelife3@aol.com)

OV Experiencing God: Knowing and Doing

the Will of God Mondays, 7 p.m., home of Laurie Jean Harrington. An updated version of the modern classic, this study will help you experience the height, depth and breadth of God’s love while being remade, reoriented and restored from the frustration of what you may have known as stale religion. Captured not by a concept, but by your Creator, reborn in relationship.

Details: Laurie Jean Harrington (lauriejean2@ bellsouth.net or 407-977-6742)

OV What’s So Amazing About Grace

Fridays, 9:30 a.m., NOCC. An insightful exploration of grace, the most powerful force in the universe and our only hope for love and forgiveness. Details: Linda McGrath (lmcgr2033@ cfl.rr.com or 407-497-6540).

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 communion servers

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

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

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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)

LW SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN AND TEENS

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

LW Transcription/Edit team

Transcribe and edit weekend sermons for Dr. Hunter. These messages will be used in future books to be shared with others as God leads. Work from home at your own pace. No experience needed. Perfect for stay-at-home moms or others who can use a computer from their house. Details: Joanne Puleo (joanne@ joannepuleo.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) 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 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

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)

LW

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

LW HELP INCARCERATED MEN

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 JAIL MINISTRY Minister to inmates in Seminole County or Orange County jails during Sunday 9 a.m. worship; Celebrate Recovery for women, Thursday afternoons; Assist women with long-term planning; Prayer team; Pen pals.

Training provided. Details: Jail Ministry voice mail (407-949-4007) LW LONGWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER Sundays, 9 a.m., sanctuary. Give hugs and show love to the residents of the facility behind Northland on Grant Street. Details: Patsy Grannan (407-538-5209 or Pjg327@embarqmail.com) LW PETPALS Saturdays, except the fifth Saturday of the month. Share your pets with people in nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, etc. Details: Becky Yeager (leahyeager@aol.com or 407-699-4903) LW RECOVERY MINISTRY

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

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

OV GOOD SAMARITAN

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)

This ministry connects members of the church family in need with those who can meet those needs. Various immediate needs include meal deliveries, rides to doctor’s appointments, help with post-operative care, and grocery shopping for the elderly. Details: Rebecca Sheahan (rebecca.sheahan@northlandchurch.net or 407683-3566)

LW BLOOD DRIVE

OV International Friendship Ministries

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)

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.

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MD = Northland at Mount dora

514-4356 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.

Opportunities and classes in the greater Orlando community.

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

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 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)

FINANCIAL REPORT As of january 18, 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

Need $225,101 $675,303 $675,303

Received $179,377 $505,610 $505,610 Surplus / (Deficit) ($45,724) ($169,693) ($169,693) *

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

BUILDING FUND

This Week This Quarter This Year

Need $34,890 $104,670 $104,670

Received $20,895 $51,685 $51,685 Surplus / (Deficit) ($13,995) ($52,985) ($52,985)

OV = Northland at Oviedo

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

LW

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

NEARHIM HOME EDUCATORS Supports and encourages families whom God has called to teach their children at home.

Details: www.nearhim.com

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)

women

MD LOVE COLLECTION

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). Children’s classes are available for infants through preschoolers. 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

stewardship

LOAN BALANCE is currently $19,349,167 ..................................................................................................................

ATTENDANCE: Weekend of January 16 to 18 8,106 Northland at Longwood Northland at Mount Dora 264 Northland at Oviedo 419 Northland at West Oaks 129 Evangelical Council for Northland Webstream 2,062 at 1,159 sites Financial Accountability Total 10,980 at 1,163 sites

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

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donations

At press time, the total offering to Haiti is $61,512

WO = Northland at west oaks

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).

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 vehicles are needed at Recovery House of Central Florida (www.recoveryhouseinc.org).

It also needs pressure-washing equipment, power tools, and hand tools. Details: Erik Robinson (407-323-5857 or erikrhcf@yahoo. com)

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

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Peter Katauskas, Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Thom Willis, Vice Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Marcus Mennenga, Secretary-Treasurer . . . . . . . .

Fred Franz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dan Hardaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dr. Don Pederson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Paul Rahill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Felipe Santos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ed Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

407-937-1809 407-949-4000 407-949-7169 407-937-1766 407-949-4000 407-937-1804 407-937-1798 407-949-7168 407-937-1794

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

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)

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

Special Needs/Cry Room: It is located at the west end of the main foyer in room 4128.

LIFEHOPE

Special Needs Seating: People with wheelchairs, walkers or other special needs have designated seating areas throughout the sanctuary if needed.

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.

Parking: The front parking lot is reserved for those with special needs.

Lyrics for Visually Impaired: Printed lyrics are located at the Welcome Center.

Sunday School: Classes for children through fifth grade with special needs is on Sundays at 11 a.m.

Buddy Breaks: With Nathaniel’s Hope, we offer respite for parents of kids with special needs.

Check the Belong section in the Northland News for details.

Assistance for Those With Hearing Loss: Signed worship service is Sundays, 9 a.m. Sound amplification aids are available at the Welcome Center.

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GOVERNING ELDERS

BELIEVE 16

Preaching the message this weekend: Dr. Joel C. Hunter, Senior Pastor

Dr. Hunter believes we can accomplish more because of our differences than we would on our own—without giving up our unique identities. He says, “Both spiritual and intellectual maturity grow from differences. A distributed church uses contrasts to accomplish Kingdom purposes.”

Since June 1985, Dr. Hunter has served as senior pastor of Northland. Before bringing his family to Northland, Dr. Hunter served as a United Methodist pastor for 15 years in Indiana. He and his wife, Becky, have been partners in the ministry since their marriage in 1972. A longtime bridge builder who seeks common ground for the common good, Dr. Hunter approaches today’s issues in a biblical and balanced manner. He serves as a national and international leader both in compassion issues and on boards of agencies such as the National Association of Evangelicals and the World Evangelical Alliance. >>> TO READ MORE ABOUT DR. HUNTER, VISIT WWW.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET.

THIS WEEKEND’S MESSAGE:

Building Heaven-Like “Families” An Attitude of Respect Scripture focus:

1 Peter 2:17 (NASB)

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Honor all people, love the brotherhood, fear God, honor the king.

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 love and respect to those closest to us.

Make us constantly mindful of who we are together, of our mission, and of the unique contribution that each person brings to our identity as a family.

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” | Conflict Resolution | Isaiah 1:18

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