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With bitterness and true compunction of heart I acknowledge before Thee gross and selfish thoughts that I so often allow to enter my mind and to influence my deeds. I confess, O God – …that often I deceive myself as to where my plain duty lies; …that often, by concealing my real motives, I pretend to be better than I am; …that often my affection for my friends is only a refined form of caring for myself; …that often my sparing of my enemy is due to nothing more than cowardice. O holy One, let the fire of Thy love enter my heart, and burn up all this coil of meanness and hypocrisy, and make my heart as the heart of a little child. – John Baillie
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FEBRUARY 13 - 20, 2010
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VOLUME 11, ISSUE 7
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What’s Happening This Week? MOUNT DORA SITE
LONGWOOD SITE Saturday, FEBRUARY 13
SUNday, FEBRUARY 14
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
4:00 pm 4:45 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm
Prayer Meeting Prayer Room Growing Kids Gods Way 4206-7 Worship (cc) Sanctuary Infant/Walker – K’s ECW Grades 1–5 CWW Battlecry for a Generation Group Study 4204 LUGRox The Rink/SMCC
7:30 am 8:30 am 8:30 am 9:00 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 12:30 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:30 pm
Prayer Meeting (cc) Crown Bible Study Marriage Prep Class (cc) Worship (cc)* (hi) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Mark Bible Study (cc) Peacemakers (cc) Stepfamilies Class (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 Fusion College Ministry
9:45 am 6:45 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm
Breaking Free-Beth Moore Study (cc) The Rink/SMCC Common Ground Adult Ministry (cc) The Rink/SMCC DJ Meeting for Dominican Republic 4213-15 Worship (cc) Sanctuary Infant/Walker – K’s ECW Grades 1–5 CWW Purity Works (cc) 1104/SMCC GriefShare (cc) 4206-7 Faithful and True Men’s Group F.Hall/SMCC Mission to Japan Host Family Orientation 1116-18/SMCC
6:45 am 10:00 am 2:00 pm 6:45 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:15 pm
Men’s Bible Study 1118/SMCC Page Turners 4128 Divine Refections 4208 Breaking Free-Beth Moore Study (cc) The Rink/SMCC Financial Peace University (cc) 5100/CWW DivorceCare (cc) 4205, 4208-4210, 4213-17 AMEN (cc) 4206-7 Conquering Fear, Anger and Anxiety (cc) 4204
9:00 am 11:45 am 6:30 pm 6:45 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm
Joy of Living Helping Hearts Doulos Marriage 911 (cc) Ash Wednesday Service (cc) Women’s Healing and Recovery
4209-10 F.Hall/SMCC The Rink/SMCC 4206-7 Sanctuary 1111/SMCC
9:30 am 7:00 pm
6:30 am 12:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm
Women’s Prayer Healthy 100 Class Marriage Course (cc) His Way (cc) Crown Business by the Book Blanket Ministry
1116/SMCC F.Hall/SMCC The Rink/SMCC F.Hall/SMCC 4205 4217
7:15 am 9:00 am 6:30 pm
8:00 am 7:00 pm 7:00 pm
Peacemaker Training Celebrate Recovery Battle of the Bands
4206-7 CWW The Rink/SMCC
8:00 am 8:00 am 4:00 pm 4:45 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm
Disaster Response Training 4213-15 Peacemaker Training 4206-7 Prayer Meeting Prayer Room Growing Kids Gods Way 4206-7 Worship (cc) Sanctuary Infant/Walker – K’s ECW Grades 1–5 CWW Battlecry for a Generation Group Study 4204 LUGRox The Rink/SMCC Couples Café Nature’s Table Café
SUNday, FEBRUARY 14
Monday, FEBRUARY 15
Prayer Room 4205 The Rink/SMCC Sanctuary ECW CWW 4206-7 4209 4210 4206-7 F.Hall/SMCC The Rink/SMCC Sanctuary ECW CWW CWW 4204 1116-18/SMCC 5108-9/CWW 5106-7/CWW Sanctuary ECW CWW The Rink/SMCC
TUESday, FEBRUARY 16
WEDNEsday, FEBRUARY 17 ASH WEDNESDAY
THURsday, FEBRUARY 18
Friday, FEBRUARY 19
Saturday, FEBRUARY 20
*Concurrent worship with other sites (cc) Child care provided (hi) Hearing-impaired interpretation (ECW) Early Childhood Wing
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
TUESday, FEBRUARY 16 6:30 am 7:00 pm
Men’s Bible Fellowship Celebrate Recovery (cc)
WEDNEsday, FEBRUARY 17
9:00 am 6:00 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm
Women’s Bible Study Gathering 242 CREW352 Women’s Bible Study
Friday, FEBRUARY 19 7:00 pm
Mount Dora Home Group
Sanctuary Room 15 Room 15 Room 1 Rooms 2-3 Youth Room Conference Room Sanctuary Room 15 Room 15 Room 1 Rooms 2-3
(CWW) Children’s Worship Wing (SMCC) Student Ministries and Care Center (F.Hall) Fellowship Hall (NOCC) Northland at Oviedo Community Center
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Rooms 2-3 Calvary Chapel Rooms 2-3 F.Hall Sanctuary Rooms 2-3 Various locations
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OVIEDO SITE
SUNday, FEBRUARY 14
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
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Monday, FEBRUARY 15 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm
Experiencing God (Women) Harrington home Believing God – Beth Moore Study Dewey home Defining Moments - Andy Stanley Study Wiest home
Tuesday, FEBRUARY 16
6:30 am 6:30 pm
Men’s Fraternity Groups Adult Small Group
NOCC Welday home
WEDNEsday, FEBRUARY 17 ASH WEDNESDAY 7:00 pm Ash Wednesday Service
THURsday, FEBRUARY 18 Greeting Card Ministry Greeting Card Ministry
Friday, FEBRUARY 19 9:30 am
Lord, Change My Attitude (Women)
NOCC
Brown home Brown home NOCC
Saturday, FEBRUARY 20
The Quest for Authentic Manhood (Men) NOCC Men’s Sports Ministry: Golf Eastwood Golf Course Crazy Cards NOCC
WEST OAKS SITE SUNday, FEBRUARY 14 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
Chapel 215 215 211 213 104/F.Hall 104/F.Hall
Monday, FEBRUARY 15 7:00 pm
One Thing (Middle and High School students) Novak home
Saturday, FEBRUARY 20 8:00 am
Men in the Word
Conference room
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)
New to Northland?
ABOUT 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 ...
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.”
Worship Times
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 form below or a welcome card, available from any usher or at the Welcome Center. Turn your completed form or card in at the Welcome Center or lobby desk and receive a “Welcome to Northland” CD.
Our Mission
Saturdays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 p.m. Sundays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9*, 11 a.m.**; 6 p.m. Mondays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m. * Concurrent among Longwood, Mount Dora, Oviedo and West Oaks sites ** Concurrent among Longwood, Mount Dora and Oviedo sites
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Children’s Church (Grades 1 – 5) Saturdays, 5 p.m.; Sundays, 9 and 11 a.m., 6 p.m.; and Mondays, 7 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. Early Childhood Classes (Age 3 – Kindergarten) Saturdays, 5 p.m.; Sundays, 9 and 11 a.m., 6 p.m.; and Mondays, 7 p.m., Early Childhood Wing. Infant and Toddler Care (Infants – Age 2) Saturdays, 5 p.m.; Sundays, 9 and 11 a.m., 6 p.m.; and Mondays, 7 p.m., Early Childhood Wing. Sunday School for Children with Special Needs (Age 3 – Kindergarten) Sundays at 11 a.m., Early Childhood Wing. (Grades 1 – 5) Sundays at 11 a.m., Children’s Worship Wing.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What’s Happening This Week? 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Welcome / Coming Up 4-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spotlight News / Site News 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Serve News 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Student Ministries 8-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The BeeHive Worship Guide for Kids 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Equipping News 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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BELONG
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BELIEVE
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BECOME
13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BE SENT
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BEYOND
14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stewardship 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Directory 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sermon Notes
NORTHLAND NEWS
Lent
February 17-April 4 .. Participate:
NEXT WEEKEND!
Come to the Water
Get baptized as a public profession of your faith in Jesus Christ. (Matthew 28:19)
Sunday, February 21, 2 p.m.
Sign up today! More info on page 12.
2 Stories Reader
A resource for your daily devotional time beginning Monday. Get it in the bookstore for $6 or flip through it online.
2 Stories Group Discussion Guide Gather around a lesson once a week for discussion. Find it on page 10 or online. Ash Wednesday Come to worship this Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Longwood and online.
Get it all here: lent.northlandchurch.net
YouHave
Will?
Do a
Free Seminar: Sunday, February 28, 6 p.m., rooms 4206-7, Longwood. Info on page 12.
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
Come on Down!
Beginning February 20, the mezzanine will be closed during evening services, so if sitting in the balcony is important to you, come to a Sunday morning worship service. This seating adjustment will save the church $25,000 annually in energy costs. That’s good for our budget, and for God’s creation.
More info on page 13.
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Preaching the Message on Sunday Evening: Sean Cooper Sean Cooper is Northland’s minister of service and equipping. After attending the church while in college, he grew interested in Northland’s passion for intergenerational leadership and the opportunity to equip a new generation of Kingdom leaders. In 1996, he initiated overseas trips that would eventually integrate the Student Ministries into an international network of student leaders. Having grown up in Brazil as the child of missionaries, Sean thrives on the diversity of cultures — especially the opportunity churches have to learn from each other in expanding God’s Kingdom. When not traveling or working on overseas projects, Sean is often found among college students and young adults, discussing cultural anthropology, social justice issues or the band U2. He and his wife, Addie, are parents to a daughter, Emerson, and a son, Wyatt. Sean says the “community that celebrates Jesus” is what first drew him to Northland. “This church is a catalyst for sending us back into the community to share the Good News of Jesus with others.”
SEAN’S MESSAGE:
Call & Response Scripture focus:
Deuteronomy 5; Acts 2 (NASB)
NOTES:
PREACHING THE MESSAGE AT NORTHLAND AT MOUNT DORA
ash wednesday service
Bill Chapman, Northland at Mount Dora site minister
Resolved: ‘We Will Serve the Lord’ Scripture focus:
Joshua 24:14-15 (NIV) Now fear the LORD and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your forefathers served beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD.
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appy Valentine’s Day! Northlander, God loves you deeply and wants to teach you how to love Him better! Today in Mount Dora, we continue Dr. Hunter’s preaching theme of Building Heaven-Like Families, and my writing series on new year’s resolutions for 2010. The message for this Valentine’s Day is “Resolved: We Will Serve the Lord.” The Old Testament book of Joshua is an exciting book of faithfulness and success for God’s people. After 40 years of wilderness wandering, the Israelites entered the land of Canaan. They served and obeyed the Lord, and He led them to take complete possession of the Promised Land. In His own words, “I gave you a land on which you did not toil and cities you did not build; and you live in them and eat from vineyards and olive groves that you did not plant” (Joshua 24:13). In the closing chapter of Joshua, the Israelites gathered together to hear Joshua’s farewell speech. In it, Joshua challenges them to “throw away the foreign gods
that are among you and yield your hearts to the LORD, the God of Israel” (v. 23). This challenge remains for every believer in Christ and his or her family. The Christian experiences the Promised Land of fellowship with God (John 14:23), eternal security (Luke 23:43), and a life of meaning and purpose (Psalm 139:1316). And yet we still cling to idols and, in so doing, taint our relationship with God. This sermon is designed to equip you to build a heavenlike family by throwing away the gods among you and yielding your hearts to the Lord. Some helpful Scriptures in this regard are shown below, and space is provided for you to take notes. Let us all get rid of our idols and recommit to love and serve the Lord! Helpful Scriptures: Joshua 24:11-27 Revelation 3:14-20 Revelation 7:9-17 Romans 7:21-25 Matthew 6:19
Isaiah 57:15 Exodus 33:7-10 Hebrews 10:14 John 21:15-23 Revelation 22:8-9
Wednesday, February 17 Gathering242: 6 p.m.— Congregational dinner, fellowship hall. 7 p.m. — Worship and teaching, sanctuary. Be led to the throne by the CREW352 youth band and then hear a special Ash Wednesday message from Bill Chapman, Northland at Mount Dora site minister. No need to sign up; just come with a dish to share and something you want to drink. Child care is available from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for children age 8 and under. If you would like to help with setup or cleanup for the Gathering, contact Bill Chapman (bill.chapman@northlandchurch.net or 352-434-4116).
FEBRUARY LOVE COLLECTION
We are collecting for LAKE CARES FOOD PANTRY. Items needed: pasta, pasta sauce, pancake mix/ syrup, macaroni and cheese, toilet paper, canned fruits and vegetables, juice, rice, dish detergent, laundry detergent, cereals, canned meats and Publix gift cards. Haitian Relief items needed: blankets, baby formula, diapers, coolers, first-aid kits, hygiene kits (soap, towels, etc.), medical supplies, Pedialyte, powdered milk, raisins, rice, rope, tarps and watertreatment tablets. Details: Ann South (352-267-3388 or south4@ comcast.net) or Sharlee Hollingsworth (shollings worth2@cfl.rr.com) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Opportunities for students on page 7. >>> MOUNTDORA.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET
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PREACHING THE MESSAGE AT NORTHLAND AT OVIEDO
Jeremy Jobson, Northland at Oviedo site minister
THIS WEEK! Greeting Card Ministry
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Asking the Right Questions?
Thursday, February 18, 9:30 a.m. or 7 p.m., Susie Brown’s home, Oviedo. No craft skills needed. Cost: $5 per person for five cards (four for ministry and one for you). Details and RSVP by February 15: Susie Brown (407-359-5023 or susiebrown@cfl.rr.com)
Scripture focus:
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John 15:13 (NIV) Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.
NEXT WEEKEND! Crazy Cards! (Adults only, please)
John 15:17 (NIV) This is my command: Love each other. 1 John 4:8 (NIV) Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 1 John 4:16 (NIV) And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. 1 John 5:3 (NIV) This is love for God: to obey his commands. NOTES:
Saturday, February 20, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., NOCC. Join us for a night of fun, fellowship and friendly competition. Details and RSVP: Tim Brown (timbrown@cfl.rr.com) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Men’s Sports Ministry
Two ways to play and get to know other Northland at Oviedo men! • Golf: Saturday, February 20, 9 a.m., Eastwood Golf Course. RSVP by February 17. Details: John Forrest (ForrestGrumps@yahoo.com) • Flag Football: February 27, 9 a.m., Hollowbrook Field. Details: Josh Smith (JoshuaMSmith1@yahoo.com) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Opportunities for students on page 7. >>> OVIEDO.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET
Ash Wednesday Service
February 17, 7 p.m. Live online at NOCC Details: Rebecca Sheahan (rebecca. sheahan@northlandchurch.net)
westoaksnews PREACHING THE MESSAGE AT NORTHLAND AT WEST OAKS
Tommy Novak, Northland at West Oaks site minister
Grace Like Rain Scripture focus:
Ephesians 1:7 (NIV) In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace. Ephesians 2:8-9 (NIV) For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith — and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God — not by works, so that no one can boast. 2 Peter 1:5-9 (NIV) For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. But if anyone does not have them, he is nearsighted and blind, and has forgotten that he has been cleansed from his past sins. Romans 3:24 (NIV) … and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.
THIS WEEK! West Oaks Playgroup
Friday, February 19, 10:30 a.m., Chapin Station Park. Do you have little ones at home? Does lunch at the park sound nice? Pack a lunch, grab your kiddos, and join us for some fun and fellowship. Details: Kimberly Fulmer (407-656-3008 or kfulmer@ cfl.rr.com) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
volunteers needed
Sundays, 7 to 8 a.m. for setup and following the service for takedown. We are 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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Matthew’s Hope 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. >>> WESTOAKS.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET
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Relief and Outreach Items Drive Next Weekend: February 20-22
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uring all services February 20 through 22, at all of Northland’s sites, we will be collecting the items on the following list to help provide relief for the people of Haiti and to outreach to the homeless in our community. All you have to do is purchase the following items and leave them in a bag behind your car that weekend. While you are in service, a Serve Team will go around the parking lot and collect your donations.
Here is your check list. Please keep your donations limited to the items on the list. Contribute all of or just a few of the items listed. Whatever you can give will be greatly appreciated:
* Tents * Shaving razors * Tarps * Socks (new, all sizes) * Gallon-sized zip-close bags * Deodorant * Toothbrushes * Nail clippers * Toothpaste * Combs/brushes * Shampoo (travel-sized) * Bar soap * Can openers (small) * Bandages * Sanitizer gel (travel-sized) * Lip balm
Details: Vanessa Puleo (407-949-7156 or vanessa.puleo@ northlandchurch.net)
Join any of the following trips. For more information and to fill out an application form, go to www.somedayistoday.net. NEW TRIPS ADDED: Cuba Church Development. . . . . April 18-23 Haiti Rebuilding. . . . . . . . . March 27-April 6 Sri Lanka Orphan Camp. . . . . . . . . Summer 2010 Brazil
English Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . June 26-July 4 Soccer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 12-22 Amazon River 1. . . . . . . . . . . . .June 12-20 Amazon River 2. . . . . . . . . . . . August 7-15 Amazon Fishing/Construction. October 16-24
Dominican Republic Middle School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 12-19 Vacation Bible School. . . . . . . . . . July 17-24 Egypt
Sports Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 1-12 Mercy Ministry . . . . . . September or October
Jamaica
High School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 13-20
South Africa Teach/Mentor students . . . . . June 12-July 3 Ukraine
English Camp. . . . . . . . . . . June 28-July 10 Orphan Camp. . . . . . . . . . . June 28-July 10 Youth Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 16-30
United States Georgia Refugee Camp. . . . . . . . June 19-25 Georgia Construction. . . . . . . . . March 6-13 Georgia Construction. . . . . . . May 29-June 5 Georgia Construction. . . . . . . . . . July 10-17 Alabama Construction . . . . March 29-April 11 Alabama Construction . . . . . . . . . Fall 2010
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. • M EN AT THE CROSS CONFERENCE — Saturday, March 13, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Help set up, assist and greet. Registration: www.northlandchurch.net/serve. Details: Vanessa Puleo (407-949-7156 or vanessa.puleo@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. February 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Give Kids the World 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 April 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ronald McDonald House April 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coalition for the Homeless April 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Homeless Ministry Team April 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LOCAL SERVE DAY April 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Give Kids the World April 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pathways to Care
Next Local Serve Day — March 27
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! Get the whole family involved on Local Serve Days. Next one is March 27.
Georgia (June 19 to 25) Distributed Journey Team Meeting Sunday, February 28, 4:30 p.m., room 4204, Northland at Longwood.
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uring this mission trip participants will be serving at a summer camp for refugee children. The camp is four days and the trip includes two days of travel, and one day of orientation with Scott Kelley, Executive Director of Friends of Refugees (www.friendsofrefugees. com). The children attending camp are elementary to middle school age. Camp is 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. In the afternoons, participants will be implementing some community activities in Clarkston, a suburb of Atlanta, where 7,500 refugees are currently residing. Cost: $500 (includes transportation, lodging and all meals). Stop by the informational team meeting on Sunday, February 28 at 4:30 p.m. in room 4204 at Northland at Longwood to get all the details. Details: Irene Williamson (407-8691861 or frankirenewill@embarqmail.com)
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MD = Northland at Mount dora
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WO = Northland at west oaks
High School Ministry
College Ministry
LW O2 — Outreach, Worship,
(For students ageS 18-25)
LW Servant Leadership Ministry
Fridays, 7 to 9 p.m., Student Ministries DAY & and Care Center, The Rink. O2 is for all TIME! 9th- through 12th-graders who want a place to belong. A typical night will feature time to hang out with new and old friends, good food (available for purchase), games and, of course, conversations about God. There is no charge for attending. Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@ northlandchurch.net)
A primary goal of Northland Student Ministries is to lead students to a deeper understanding of their God-given, unique strengths and spiritual gifting so that they might use those gifts and strengths to serve others. All 9th- through 12th-graders are welcome and encouraged to participate in our Servant Leadership Ministry. For freshmen, we have LUGRox Setup Crew, and for sophomores, juniors and seniors, we have middle school Area Bible Study trainer and LUGRox captain positions. Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net)
MD CREW352
(Christians Radically Encouraging Worship)
Sundays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., room 13; Wednesdays, 7 p.m., sanctuary. For 6th– to 12th-graders. Details: Bill Chapman (352-434-4116 or bill.chapman@northlandchurch.net)
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Mondays, 6 to 8 p.m., Novak home. Details: Tommy Novak (352-989-7378 or tommy.novak@northlandchurch.net)
Teaching and Hangout Time
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OV AXIS: High School Ministry
Sundays, 5 to 7 p.m., NOCC (NOT MEETING FEBRUARY 28). Bring a friend! Youth group environment with interactive activities and fun. Details: Erica Emler (407-687-8570 or erica. emler@northlandchurch.net)
OV Chips and Salsa at TIJUANA FLATS
February 28, 6 p.m., Tijuana Flats, Lockwood Blvd., Oviedo. Bring a friend! Youth group environment with interactive activities and fun. Details: Erica Emler (407-687-8570 or erica. emler@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!
NEW! LW LOT 9
First Friday of every month, 7 to 8 p.m., parking lot 9 (located across the street from the church). Hang out, have fun, make friends, and build connections with our leaders, staff and church. Bring $3 to enjoy the food, fellowship and fun activities. Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@ northlandchurch.net)
OV AXIS: Middle School MINISTRY
Sundays, 11 a.m., hallway. Details: Erica Emler (407-687-8570 or erica.emler@northlandchurch.net)
THIS WEEK!
Friday, February 19, 7 p.m. The Rink, Northland at Longwood For more information, click on the events tab at facebook.com/NorthlandRink.
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)
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Today we worship God for His unconditional love. He does not expect us to do anything to earn His love. When we love Him back, 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! WORLD’S GREATEST WORLD’S WORLD’S UNCLE GREATEST
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With Friends Like This Mark 9:38-41 The disciples saw a man doing a miracle in the name of Jesus. That means he gave Jesus all the credit for the miracle. The disciple John said to Jesus, “We told the man to stop, because he was not one of us.” Jesus said, “Do not stop him. No one who does a miracle in My name can in the next moment say anything bad about Me. Anyone who is not against us is for us. What I’m about to tell you is true. Suppose someone gives you a cup of water in My name because you belong to Me. That one will certainly not go without a reward.” It is important to remember that while we may disagree with some people for the way they serve Jesus, He loves them and will reward all who belong to Him and do good in His name.
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Draw a picture of yourself giving a cup of water to a thirsty person.
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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.
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Search for and circle each word from Mark 9:41. “Anyone who gives you a cup of water in My name because you belong to Christ will certainly not lose his reward.”
A C H R I S T B B E C A U S E E R R U N A M E L R T P O F W H O E A I N M A G N W I L L Y T I G A N Y O N E V H R L O S O R E I D Y U E T O S S Word bank: ANYONE, WHO, GIVES, YOU, A, CUP, OF, WATER, IN, MY, NAME, BECAUSE, BELONG, TO, CHRIST, WILL, CERTAINLY, NOT, LOSE, HIS, REWARD
Friday, March 5, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Northland at Longwood Tickets are on sale at www.northlandchurch.net. Cost: $14 for dads; $6 per daughter. Desserts and light refreshments will be served. Details: Julie Meeker (407-949-7153 or julie.mee
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Sometimes we feel as if those who disagree with us are our enemies. This week you can love your enemies by praying for them. Try it, and see what happens!
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p Lenten Grou . . . Discussion Guide
Ash Wednesday Tradition
Gather with your family, a few friends or coworkers, or your current study group, and agree to go through the Lenten series together, using this discussion guide as a resource. It will be here for you each week. In addition, there will be a video clip each week as an additional tool to help you get into the topic. The video clip will be posted on Northland’s website — go to lent.northlandchurch.net.
Introductory Lesson
Best used by: February 14-20
Opener:
Wrap-up:
To get started, choose a well-known story (like The Three Bears), and try to tell it backward, one sentence at a time. Go around the group, and have each person add a sentence describing the previous event. The story ends with, “And she never went back to the three bears’ house again.” What sentence would come before that?
Together, read Isaiah 37:26, Ephesians 1:11-14 and 1 Corinthians 2:7.
Video introduction: If you are able, watch the provided video clip here. You can get it at www.northlandchurch.net. Click on “2 Stories” from our home page, and find the introductory video clip. The two Stories: When you tell your personal story, where do you begin — with you, with your parents, or with something else? Look at the Old and New Testament, at God’s story. In Scripture, there are really only two stories — the story of Christ and the story of Adam. Let’s begin, appropriately, by considering the story of Christ.
Interactive Learning: Read the following verses as a group, asking for volunteers to read them aloud: Psalm 90:2, Job 36:26, Exodus 3:14, John 8:58, and Revelation 1:8 and 22:13. • What do these verses tell you about God? • Considering what these verses tell you, when would you say God’s story began? Together, read the following passages, and see what each has to tell you about the story of man: Genesis 1:27 and Psalm 139. • What stands out to you about these verses? • When did the story of man begin? When did your own story of salvation begin? • How long has God known you, and how well does He know you?
• According to these verses and the others we have read, when did the plan of redemption begin? • What difference does it make in your life, in your day today, that Christ has been accomplishing your salvation since before time began? Before you close, discuss together: • What did you learn about God this week? • What did you learn about you this week? • What did you learn about us/each other this week?
Personal Challenge: As you go through your week, think about God’s plan of redemption. Think about what it required for Him to carry out His plan. Think about what it means to live in the freedom that He gives. • Have you acknowledged Him as your Redeemer? • What are some ways that you could respond to God’s gift of redemption this week?
Personal Contribution: Ask for a volunteer to bring a nugget to share with your group about this week’s lesson to next week’s conversation. He or she will be asked to share it at the beginning of the Interactive Learning next time you meet. It can be an additional Scripture passage, something from a commentary or other writing, a personal story – anything.
Wednesday, February 17, 7 p.m. Longwood sanctuary and live online!
In recent years, Ash Wednesday has become a favorite element of Northland’s Lenten season. This traditional day of fasting and confession begins the season we know as Lent — the 40 days prior to Easter. A traditional Ash Wednesday service culminates with the imposing of ashes, as each participant passes before an officiant to receive ashes on his or her forehead in the sign of a cross, along with the words from Genesis 3:19: “You are made from dust, and to dust you will return.” While this may seem like a rather morbid practice, for us who focus so often on God’s grace, it can be an honest, powerful reminder of how much we need that grace. This service may also be viewed live online at the Northland at Oviedo Community Center.
Alpha Course
Is There More to Life than This?
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ou are invited to join Pastor Gus Davies and the Alpha Team on Sundays, beginning February 14, 12:45 to 2:30 p.m. in the Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1118. Alpha is a way to explore what we hunger for, and addresses the basic questions of life for the churched and unchurched alike. To register, visit www.northlandchurch.net. Select “Get Equipped,” click on “Join a Connection Group” and then “Alpha Essentials Course.” A fee of $10 per individual or $15 for two covers your book (available at the class) and weekend expenses. Details: Jamila Millette (jamila. millette@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1832)
Closing Prayer: Use the prayer provided, or ask group members to pray aloud. We give You thanks, O God, through your beloved servant, Jesus Christ, whom you have sent in these last times as Savior and Redeemer and Messenger of Your will. (Worship Sourcebook)
Ask the tough questions in a casual, relaxed atmosphere.
Lw = Northland at LONGWOOD
MD = Northland at Mount dora
OV = Northland at Oviedo
Details: Laurie Jean Harrington (lauriejean2@ bellsouth.net or mmannen@cfl.rr.com)
Join others for ongoing encouragement and connection. CONNECTION GROUPS
Connection Groups are ongoing groups that meet for friendship, worship, equipping and service. Some of these groups meet at a worship site, but most meet in homes across the community. While their locations, times and topics of study vary, the groups and their facilitators remain basically unchanged. Join a Connection Group online (www. northlandchurch.net), or contact Barbara Olsen (barbara.olsen@northlandchurch.net or 407 949 7183).
LW MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITY BELONG STUDY Participate in the Belong study and have an opportunity to explore and become a member at Northland. For Northland membership, Here’s what you need to do: 1) Receive God’s gift of salvation, made possible through Jesus Christ. 2) Complete the Belong study in one of the following ways: • Attend a four-week Belong study (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
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 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) LW Military Wives and Mothers Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 1111, Student Ministries and Care Center. Join us for Bible study, using the devotional Faithfully Deployed, and support as we biblically address the hardships and sadness of separation from a loved one serving in the U.S. military. The cost for the book, available at the Northland Bookstore, is $7.50. Details: Meghan Raymer (womenofpride@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 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 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 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)
First and third Saturdays of the month, beginners group starting March 27. Fellowship with women to connect, ride the trails, enjoy nature and win souls for Christ. Details: Naomi (bicyclingforchrist@gmail.com or 321-746-9588)
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 (ask for class discount). Details and registration: Susan Cholewa (susan.cholewa@northlandchurch.net) LW Parents of the Prodigals
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)
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 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 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 BICYCLING FOR CHRIST (Women)
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, February 13, 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 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 • Saturday February 20, 7:45 a.m., Eastwood Golf Club, cost $35 • Friday, February 26, 7:45 a.m., Alaqua Country Club, cost $43 • Tuesday, March 2, 10 a.m., DeBary Country Club, cost $41 • Friday, March 12, 11 a.m., Rock Springs Ridge Golf Club, cost $35 Linking golfers throughout the world in Christ. Golf, prizes, guest speakers (food optional — costs extra). Golfers of all skill levels are welcome. Details and reservations: Parks Reinhardt (407880-9932 or linksfellowship@cfl.rr.com) LW 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 MOTORCYCLE GROUP All styles welcome. Must own a motorcycle and have a valid motorcycle license to participate. Details: Lori Cooper (407-249-0435) • Teen Challenge Ride Sunday, February 21, 8:15 a.m. The group will participate in the Teen Challenge Sunday morning worship service. Lori will deliver the message on trusting God, and some testimonies will be shared by the group. Teen Challenge believes in second chances. It’s purpose is to facilitate life transformation for the boys, girls, men and women whose lives have been affected by issues like anger, rebellion, depression, drug use, abuse and other lifecontrolling problems. Weather permitting, there will be a scenic ride afterward. Details: Lori Cooper (407-249-0435) 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)
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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)
PRAYER
MEN’S BIBLE STUDIES
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 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 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
MD = Northland at Mount dora
LW PRAYER GROUP Thursdays, 6:30 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1116. Details: Jean Sherwood (407-796-4705) OV Prayer Team
Receive weekly prayer requests via e-mail for our Oviedo congregation and community. Details: Rebecca Sheahan (rebecca.sheahan@northlandchurch.net or 407-683-3566)
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ADULT BIBLE STUDIES
WO LADIES NIGHT OUT
LW Alpha Course: Is There More to Life than This? Sundays, beginning February 14, 12:45 to 2:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1118. Alpha is a way to explore what we hunger for, and addresses the basic questions of life for the churched and unchurched alike. Registration is $10 per individual or $15 for two! Details: Jamila Millette (jamila.millette@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1832)
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)
Connect with West Oaks women each month. Activities and locations vary. Details: Derika Hacker (derika.hacker@northlandchurch.net or 407-473-4537)
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)
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 Gospel of Mark
Sundays, 9 a.m., rooms 4206-7. Also available via e-learning (www.northlandchurch.net) with an online pastor/advocate at 9 and 11 a.m. The message of the Gospel of Mark is to present Christ as a servant. This yearlong study focuses on the ministry years of Christ, beginning with His baptism. Taught by Pastor Dan Lacich. Details: Jamila Millette (jamila. millette@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1832)
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) MD Adult Bible Fellowship
LW CHILD BAPTISMS
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 INFANT BAPTISM/DEDICATION CLASS Saturday, March 20, 7 p.m., room 4213. Child care is available upon request. Details: Diane Jones (407-949-7188 or diane.jones@ northlandchurch.net)
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)
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).
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LW 1 SAMUEL Thursdays, 6:30 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1118. Join this open-forum discussion on the book of 1 Samuel: 45 minutes of study, and 15 minutes of prayer. Details: Ron Morris (ron@creativele.com) MD MEN’S BIBLE FELLOWSHIP
Tuesdays, 6:30 to 7:45 a.m., rooms 2-3. Motto: Men with a mission. Details: Richie Kluesener (407-221-4517 or rk@goldinart. com) or Bill Chapman (352-434-4116 or bill. chapman@northlandchurch.net)
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The Quest for Authentic Manhood Saturdays, 7:15 a.m., NOCC. Study focuses on a man’s core identity and helps men embrace a biblical definition of manhood. Details: Lawrence Wachter (407-430-2835 or lawrence. wachter@gmail.com)
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES LW BREAKING FREE — Beth Moore Study
Discover true spiritual freedom and the abundant life God intends for you. Learn to remove obstacles that hinder you from enjoying the benefits of an intimate relationship with God, in spite of troubled circumstances and challenges. • Mondays, through March 29, 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. • Tuesdays, through March 30, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Child care available. Workbook available in the Northland Bookstore. Details: Cherrie Rowe (cherbear100@aol.com or 407-322-6850)
LW The Joy of Living Wednesdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., rooms 4209-10. A 27-week interdenominational study of the book of Genesis, with daily study questions, group discussion and a lecture time. Study guide: $30 for the year. Details: Carolyn Robinson (407-260-9653 or crobins@cfl.rr.com) LW Third Verse Second and fourth Wednesdays, 1:30 to 3 p.m., room 1116, Student Ministries and Care Center. For women 55 and over. Study the book of Esther, pray and have fellowship. Details: Jean Sherwood (407-796-4705) MD Search for Significance Wednesdays, 7 to 8:15 p.m., rooms 2,3. A Robert McGee study to build your self-worth on God’s truth. Child care is not available. Details: Marilyn Faber (352-357-0983) or Christina Ferrito-Dugan (352-735-1974) MD women’s bible study Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., rooms 2,3. Christian women coming together for support, prayer and study. Details: Marilyn Faber (352357-0983 or marilynrfaber@yahoo.com) or Christina Ferrito-Dugan (352-735-1974 or ferritodugan@yahoo.com)
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Classes and training to help you mature in your faith and equip you to serve. ADULTS LW Answers to Prayer
Sundays, 11 a.m., room 4204. Learn to pray and be challenged by the classic writings of George Mueller in modern language, which teach trusting in God alone to provide for every need in every circumstance of life. This is an ongoing class, join any time. Details: Mickey and Cindy Mallin (407-330-6261)
LW Building a Generous Life: Will Seminar Sunday, February 28, 6 p.m., rooms 42067. Have you made the financial or custodial arrangements for your loved ones, should they outlive you? It is the True North Foundation’s desire to have all congregants’ estate planning in order, protecting their children and the resources God has provided to their families. This is important whether you are a single parent, young married couple or retirement age. Registration is required. Details and to register: Jo-Anne Holleran (jo-anne.holleran@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1772) 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, check or debit card, $110 by credit card. • Tuesdays, through May 4, 7 p.m., room 5100, Children’s Worship Wing. Details and registration: Rich or Jana Haussmann (407-688-2182 or rhaussmann@cfl.rr.com) LW MARRIAGE 911 Wednesdays, 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 (ask for class discount), cost: $12.99, to prepare your heart. Additional workbook cost: $25. Details and registration: Linda Rooks (407-644-8619) LW THE MARRIAGE COURSE Thursdays, 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
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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 Stepfamilies Class Sundays, starting February 14, 9 a.m., room 4210. Discover biblical methods and practical tools for nurturing stepfamilies and providing hope and skills for conquering the challenges of stepfamily life and interaction. Details and registration: Doug Hubbard (407-695-5100 or doughubbard@gmail.com) LW Strategies for Planned Purity
Mondays, 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 (407937-1757 or morgan.perun@northlandchurch. net)
OV ADULT SMALL GROUP
Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., Welday home, Oviedo. Watch short videos by Pastor Rob Bell called “Nooma,” to provoke, love and stimulate each other to a deeper spiritual maturity. They will cover a broad range of topics, including why bad things happen to good people, living with purpose, and hearing God’s voice. Details: Ruth Linares (ruthalinares@gmail.com or 407227-0970)
OV ADULT SMALL GROUP
Mondays, 7 p.m., Wiest home, Oviedo. Study: Defining Moments, by Andy Stanley. This study will introduce some perplexing truths to those who have grown comfortable with misinformed lifestyles and belief systems. Details: Paul and Pam Wiest (407-977-5295 or wiestpj@ earthlink.net)
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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 MEN AT THE CROSS Saturday, March 13, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Sanctuary, Northland at Longwood. Men at the Cross is a sustained movement of disciple making that seeks to equip men to grow the local church and fulfill the Great Commission by empowering and equipping men to become effective lifetime disciple makers who will “love a man to Jesus until that man is ready to love a man to Jesus.” Speakers include: Joe White, Rick Rigsby, David Loveless and American Idol finalist Phil Stacey. Bring your sons as there will be a special session for teenagers in addition to the main session! Details and tickets: www.northlandchurch.net or www.menatthecross.org LW Winning at Work and Home
Thursdays, 6:30 to 8 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, Fellowship Hall. This 8-week study by Dr. Robert Lewis of Men’s Fraternity explores how men can enjoy and engage in work and relate at home. Details: Tom Horvath (Tom@ tomhorvath.com)
OV Men’s Fraternity Group (Years 1, 2, 3)
Tuesdays, 6:30 a.m., NOCC. Includes three one-year-long studies beginning with The Quest for Authentic Manhood, followed by Winning at Work and Home and ending with The Great Adventure. Studies provide men with an encouraging process that teaches them how to live lives of authentic manhood as modeled by Jesus Christ and directed by the Word of God. Details: Jeremy Jobson (jeremy.jobson@ northlandchurch.net or 407-929-3053)
OV The Quest for Authentic Manhood
Saturdays, 7:15 a.m., NOCC. Study focuses on men’s core identity, and helps them embrace a biblical definition of manhood. Details: Lawrence Wachter (407-430-2835 or lawrence. wachter@gmail.com)
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Saturdays, 8 a.m., Northland at West Oaks conference room. Study: Faith Lessons, by Ray Vander Laan. Details: Jerry Murphy (407-5221672 or jerry.murphy@ieee.org)
CHILDREN
WOMEN
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
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
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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 Lord Change My Attitude
Fridays, 9:30 a.m., NOCC. What does God think about attitudes? This study uses examples from the Israelites’ journey out of Egypt, of how attitudes can affect whether someone stays in the wilderness or enjoys the blessings of the Promised Land. Details: Linda McGrath (lmcgr2033@cfl.rr.com or 407-574-3249)
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)
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
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)
LW BLOOD DRIVE
Saturday, February 6, 4:30 to to 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, February 7, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Monday, February 8, 6:15 to 9:15 p.m. OV Sunday, February 7, 6:15 to 9:15 p.m. Give blood and save lives! Details: Susan Cholewa (susan.cholewa@northlandchurch.net)
LW 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)
LW COVERING CARE BLANKET
LW Marriage Course Assistance
LW DISASTER RESPONSE TEAMS
Opportunity to serve registering and welcoming couples from 6 to 7 p.m. on a Thursday evening supporting The Marriage Course. Serve once during a seven-week period through March 25. Details: Barb Olsen (407 949 7183 or barbara. olsen@northlandchurch.net)
LW MEDICAL FIRST RESPONDERS
During worship services and special events. BLS trained or medical professionals, especially EMTs, are needed. Details: Susan Cholewa (407-9370544 or susan.cholewa@northlandchurch.net)
LW phone ASSISTANCE
Weekday volunteers are needed to answer phones and greet visitors. Flexible hours. Details: Susan Cholewa (407-937-0544 or susan. cholewa@northlandchurch.net)
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)
Medical professionals, licensed CDL drivers, culinary professionals, veterinarians or vet techs, licensed mental health counselors and those interested in providing mental health services needed. Training provided. Details: Gretchen Kerr (407-949-7190 or gretchen. kerr@northlandchurch.net)
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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
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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
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)
OV International Friendship Ministries
Serving locally with global impact through outreach opportunities to international students at UCF, including social activities, Bible studies, conversational English language practice and more. Details: Michele Moresi (407-694-7196 or sailingfan2@hotmail.com)
Find other ways to serve in your community at northlandchurch.net/ blogs.
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)
Opportunities and classes in the greater Orlando community.
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)
ADULTS ABORTION RECOVERY Bible study for post-abortive men or women that meets in a confidential, supportive setting. Details: Reveille Ministries (407-3330404) EXCHANGE MINISTRIES Mondays, 7:15 to 9:15 p.m., First Baptist Orlando, E-2 building, third floor, 3000 S. John Young Parkway, Orlando. A Christ-centered ministry for men and women struggling with homosexuality. Details: John Westcott (407514-4356 or www.exchangeministries.org). A support group takes place the first Monday of each month at 7:15 p.m to encourage parents, friends and family who have loved ones struggling with sexual identity. Details: Cherrie Rowe (407-322-6850 or cherbear100@ aol.com); inquiries are confidential. HEALING GRACE Thursdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., TLC Women’s Center, 4804 Edgewater Drive, Orlando. This post-abortion ministry shares the healing grace of Jesus without judgment. Details: Coorie Moore (407-292-7628) Love and Respect Marriage Conference Friday, February 26, 6:30 to 10 p.m. and Saturday, February 27, 8:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., First Baptist Church of Orlando, 3000 S. John Young Parkway, Orlando. Hear Dr. Emerson and Sara Eggerich, the authors of the best-selling book Love & Respect, teach how to strengthen and revolutionize marriages. Cost for the conference: $35 per person until February 12. Details and registration: firstorlando.com/loveandrespect 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
FINANCIAL REPORT
Ministry/Operations Mortgage Payment Total Budget
225,101 34,890 259,991
24,151
(10,739)
238,552 (21,439)
LOAN BALANCE is currently $19,260,000
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) 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
parentS Association of Christian Youth Sports (ACYS): Soccer Saturdays, starting March 20. Registration open for children ages 5 to 12. Fees: $80 per player and $30 uniform package. Includes at least seven games, trophy and insurance. Season ends with tournament May 15. Details: www.acys.org NEARHIM HOME EDUCATORS Supports and encourages families whom God has called to teach their children at home. Details: www.nearhim.com
women Community Bible Study Wednesdays, through May 5, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Community United Methodist on 1792, Casselberry. Study: The Divided Kingdom (1 & 2 Kings and Minor Prophets). 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) Extreme Transformations Conference Saturday February 27, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m, Lyman High School Auditorium, Longwood. Equipping, encouraging and empowering women who are experiencing challenges, that they might have a positive impact on other women in the community. Speakers include Becky Hunter, Kim Sands, Hala Stephan and Mary
Ways for you to give of your treasure (Matthew 6:19-21). donations
Non-perishable food items can be brought to Northland. Please take clean, usable clothing, toys and supplies to The Sharing Center, Fairmont Plaza, 600 N. Highway 1792, Longwood (407-260-9155).
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AUTOMOBILE NEEDED by Northland’s Service Department to provide transportation for visiting guests and missionaries. Details: Sarah Mattingly (sarah.mattingly@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7170)
LW Christian and classic children’s books as well as parenting and marriage books are needed for the Northland Children’s and Family library. Books may be dropped off in the Children’s Ministry Office. Details: Bethany Durys (bethany.durys@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0541) LW
Nonperishable food items can be placed into the designated wooden boxes in the lobby of the Worship Center and in the Student Ministries and Care Center. Details: Vanessa Puleo (407-949-7156 or vanessa. puleo@northlandchurch.net)
MD LOVE COLLECTION
New collection each month. Visit the information table for list. Details: Ann South (south4@comcast.net or 352-267-3388) or Sharlee Hollingsworth (shollingsworth2@cfl. rr.com)
1,350,606 1,162,111 (188,495)
Did you know that you can take Haiti earthquake-
THIS YEAR
Surplus/ (Deficit) Need Received
214,401 (10,700)
Moore Smith. Cost: $35 (includes box lunch). Register at www.thewayoutconferences.com. Details: Mary Moore Smith (407-430-6420 or thewayoutconferences@yahoo.com)
Surplus/ (Deficit)
THIS WEEK
Need Received
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ATTENDANCE: Weekend of February 6 to 8, 2010 7,292 Northland at Longwood Northland at Mount Dora 227 Northland at Oviedo 420 Northland at West Oaks 123 Evangelical Council for Northland Webstream 2,211 at 1,207 sites Financial Accountability Total 10,273 at 1,211 sites ..................................................................................................................
As of february 8, 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) .......................................................................................................................
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209,340
126,979
related charitable deductions on your 2009 tax return, as long as you contribute before March 1? Bring a special offering
(82,361)
1,559,946 1,289,090 (270,856) *
*Deficit currently being covered by operating reserve.
Total offering to Haiti to date: $115,194.20
to worship or give online. (Select “Local/Global Missions” and write “Haiti” in the notes field.) All money will be sent directly to Northland’s partners working in Haiti. Details: Twila Roberts (twila. roberts@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7181)
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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. West Oaks Blog Website . . . . . . . westoaks.northlandchurch.net
MOUNT DORA SITE The Seventh-Day Adventist Church 18440 Highway 441, Mount Dora, FL 32757 The Seventh-Day Adventist Church is on the left side of the highway. Look for the “Northland” sign. Mount Dora Blog Website . . . . . mountdora.northlandchurch.net General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7184 Bill Chapman, Site Minister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352-434-4116 bill.chapman@northlandchurch.net Frances Merritt, Site Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-554-0076 Cell: 352-409-7777 or jasonandfrances@comcast.net John Tucker, Setup/Takedown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-438-9961 wyoming01@earthlink.net Bill Chapman, Children’s Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . 352-434-4116 bill.chapman@northlandchurch.net Prayer Brenda Clay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352-383-6052 Marilyn Faber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352-357-0983 Christina Ferrito-Dugan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352-735-1974 Kitty Merritt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352-589-1770 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 Darby Blanchard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-376-3773 Oviedo Counseling Clinic Sarah Baker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (407-366-9493, ext. 256)
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1747 Tommy Novak, Site Minister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352-989-7378 tommy.novak@northlandchurch.net Derika Hacker, Children’s Coordinator . . . . . . . . . 407-473-4537 derika.hacker@northlandchurch.net Lou Amadori, Setup/Teardown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-493-7343 lamadori@cfl.rr.com John & Maxine Hammerstein, Prayer Coordinators . 407-877-8896 maxinehammerstein@mac.com Patti Novak, F.A.I.T.H. Neighboorhood Center . . . . 352-989-7478 LEADERSHIP TEAM Stephen Arnold . . . . 407-358-9603 or stephenarnold4@cfl.rr.com Jerry Murphy . . . . . . . . 407-522-1672 or jerry.murphy@ieee.org Zack Fulmer . . . . . . 407-656-3008 or zack.fulmer@ronblue.com Rod Moss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-256-7577 or rmoss@zkslawfirm Larry Szrom . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-491-2245 or lszrom@yahoo.com
ACCESS MINISTRIES While meeting the needs of individuals with disabilities has always been important to our church, we are working on expanding the programs and services offered. These efforts are being led by Laura Lee Wright, Northland’s Access Ministries team leader (407-937-0549 or lauralee. wright@northlandchurch.net). We can best accommodate your needs if you arrive early for service. Details: Congregational Services (407-949-4000 or congregational.services@ northlandchurch.net) Special Needs/Cry Room: It is located at the west end of the main foyer in room 4128.
Tim Baker . . . . . 407-376-0521 or tbaker@MearsTransportation.com
Parking: The front parking lot is reserved for those with special needs.
LIFEHOPE
Special Needs Seating: People with wheelchairs, walkers or other special needs have designated seating areas throughout the sanctuary if needed.
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.
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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FAMILY Preaching the message this weekend:
Dr. Steve Brown, President of Key Life Network Our preacher at Longwood this weekend is Dr. Steve Brown, president of Key Life Network, a Christian radio network. Key Life’s 15-minute daily radio broadcast, as well as the one-minute “Think Spots,” are heard throughout the United States, Canada and internationally, featuring the Bible teaching of Dr. Brown. In addition to the radio programs, Key Life also offers cassette tapes, CDs and publications that teach and help listeners grow in the knowledge of God, producing life-changing results. “What makes this program unique,” according to its website (www.keylife.org), “is Steve’s humor, illustrations and practical application of Scripture, all with the focus on our freedom in Christ.” Dr. Brown also is a seminary professor and author. He previously served as a pastor for more than 25 years and now devotes much of his time to the radio broadcast. Dr. Brown has a variety of experiences and a unique perspective on life, but refuses to be a “guru.” He gives, in his teaching, the freedom to think. Overall, Steve has become known for his refreshing and practical biblical applications. Currently, Dr. Brown is serving as a professor of preaching at Reformed Theological Seminary in Oviedo. He sits on the board of the National Religious Broadcasters and Harvest USA and is the author of several books, including Born Free, When Being Good Isn’t Good Enough and When Your Rope Breaks. His articles appear in such magazines and journals as Leadership, Decision, Plain Truth and Today’s Christian Woman. >>> TO READ MORE ABOUT DR. BROWN, VISIT WWW.KEYLIFE.ORG.
THIS WEEKEND’S MESSAGE:
With Friends Like This! Scripture focus:
Mark 9:38-41 (ESV)
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John said to him, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he was not following us.” But Jesus said, “Do not stop him, for no one who does a mighty work in my name will be able soon afterward to speak evil of me. For the one who is not against us is for us. For truly, I say to you, whoever gives you a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ will by no means lose his reward.” NOTES:
Worship focus: .........................................................................................................
Worship Christ today for His limitless love. While we were still His enemies, He died for us. (Romans 5:10)
Christ’s love to me: Thank You, Jesus, that You are a friend of sinners.
Christ’s love through me: Let Your love shine through me that others might see my good works and glorify my Father in heaven. (Matthew 5:16)
Christ’s love in my family: Help me to show Your love first to my family. Let my first response to each of them be love, so they will know that I am for them, not against them. (Mark 9:40)
Christ’s love to my world: Help me to love and do good to others, even my enemies. (Luke 6:35)
I see Your unreserved love for me in __________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ . I want Your love to be evident in me to ________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ . I need to show love to an enemy by___________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ .
NEXT WEEKEND: Dr. Joel C. Hunter | Building Heaven-like “Families” | Protection | Romans 8:31-32
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