Northland News Vol 11/Iss 8

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FEBRUARY 20 - 27, 2010

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VOLUME 11, ISSUE 8

I lift up my eyes to the hills — where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.

He will not let your foot slip — he who watches over you will not slumber … The LORD watches over you — the LORD is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not har m you by day, nor the moon by night. The LORD will keep you from all harm — he will watch over your life; the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.

-Psalm 121 (NIV)

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What’s Happening This Week?

LONGWOOD SITE

MOUNT DORA SITE

Saturday, FEBRUARY 20

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

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

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 11:00 am 12:30 pm 2:30 pm 4:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:30 pm

Prayer Meeting (cc) 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 Membership Opportunity/Belong Study Alpha Class Infant Baptism Young Believers Step 2 Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 MOMS4MOMS Ukraine DJ Orientation Fusion College Ministry

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 4209 1116-18/SMCC Sanctuary 5106-7/CWW Sanctuary ECW CWW F.Hall/SMCC 4206-7 The Rink/SMCC

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

MOMS4MOMS Breaking Free - Beth Moore Study (cc) Precepts Common Ground Adult Ministry (cc) Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Purity Works (cc) GriefShare (cc) Faithful and True Men’s Group

F.Hall/SMCC The Rink/SMCC 4213-15 The Rink/SMCC Sanctuary ECW CWW 1104/SMCC 4206-7 F.Hall/SMCC

6:45 am 2:00 pm 6:45 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:15 pm

Men’s Bible Study 1118/SMCC 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 Brazil DJ Info Meeting 5106-7/CWW Military Wives and Mothers Group 1111/SMCC Conquering Fear, Anger and Anxiety (cc) 4204

9:00 am 1:30 pm 6:30 pm 6:45 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm

Joy of Living Third Verse Doulos Marriage 911 (cc) Women’s Healing and Recovery Lenten Study

4209-10 1116/SMCC The Rink/SMCC 4206-7 1111/SMCC 5100/CWW

6:30 am 6:15 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm

Women’s Prayer Marriage Course (cc) His Way (cc) Crown Business by the Book

1116/SMCC The Rink/SMCC F.Hall/SMCC 4205

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

Capernaum Celebrate Recovery O2 (High School Ministries)

F.Hall/SMCC CWW The Rink/SMCC

8:30 am 9:00 am 4:00 pm 4:45 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm

Word Weavers F.Hall/SMCC Little Hands Project 1116-18/SMCC 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

SUNday, FEBRUARY 21

Monday, FEBRUARY 22

TUESday, FEBRUARY 23

WEDNEsday, FEBRUARY 24

THURsday, FEBRUARY 25

Friday, FEBRUARY 26

Saturday, FEBRUARY 27

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

SUNday, FEBRUARY 21

9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:30 am 9:30 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am

Worship (cc)* Infants/Walkers Classes for 2 year olds Classes for 3’s - K’s Grade School Ministry Discipling Sons and Daughters 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 23 6:30 am 7:00 pm

Men’s Bible Fellowship Celebrate Recovery (cc)

WEDNEsday, FEBRUARY 24 9:00 am 6:30 pm 6:30 pm

Women’s Bible Study CREW352 Women’s Bible Study

Friday, FEBRUARY 26 7:00 pm

Mount Dora Home Group

Sanctuary Room 15 Room 15 Room 1 Rooms 2-3 F.Hall Youth Room Conference Room Sanctuary Room 15 Room 15 Room 1 Rooms 2-3

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

Rooms 2-3 Sanctuary Rooms 2-3

6:30 am 6:30 pm

Men’s Fraternity Groups Adult Small Group

WEDNEsday, FEBRUARY 24 6:00 pm

2nd to 5th Grade Bible Study

Friday, FEBRUARY 26 9:30 am

Lord, Change My Attitude (Women)

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

NOCC Welday home

Cox home

NOCC

Saturday, FEBRUARY 27

7:15 am 9:00 am

The Quest for Authentic Manhood (Men) NOCC Men’s Sports Ministry: Flag Football Hollowbrook Field

WEST OAKS SITE SUNday, FEBRUARY 21 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 22 7:00 pm

One Thing (Middle and High School students) Novak home

Saturday, FEBRUARY 27 8:00 am

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Monday, FEBRUARY 22 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm

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Rooms 2-3 Calvary Chapel

OVIEDO SITE

SUNday, FEBRUARY 21

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

Conference room

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Distributed Sites @ Home

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

JOIN any of these worship sites:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Serving the men’s dorms.

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

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

ABOUT Northland 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.

Our Mission

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

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Worship Times

Saturdays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 p.m.

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

Mondays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m. * Concurrent among Longwood, Mount Dora, Oviedo and West Oaks sites ** Concurrent among Longwood, Mount Dora and Oviedo sites

Join us at a Info Kiosk in the foyer!

Simply look for the locations in the foyer with this icon.

A host will be there to connect with you.

Join us for LIVE Webstream Worship at

www.northlandchurch.net during any of these worship times!

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

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

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

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

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What’s Happening This Week?

3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Welcome / Coming Up 4-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spotlight News / Site News 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Serve News 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Student Ministries 8-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The BeeHive Worship Guide for Kids 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Equipping News 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BELONG 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BELIEVE 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BECOME 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BE SENT 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BEYOND 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stewardship 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Directory 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sermon Notes

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Free Seminar: Sunday, February 28, 6 p.m., rooms 4206-7, Longwood. Info on page 12.

A resource for your daily devotional time. Get it in the Northland 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.

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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

FOR ALL WOMEN TO WORSHIP, BE ENCOURAGED AND CONNECT.

Friday, March 19, 10 a.m. to noon; or 7 to 9 p.m.

Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink, Longwood site Guest Speaker: DR. MARGI McCOMBS

Northland’s Executive Director of Equipping will speak about “Matters of the Heart”

More info on page 13.

More info on page 11.

Cost: $5 per person. Child care available.

Purchase tickets online (www.northlandchurch.net) or at the Northland Bookstore.

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A “Lot” of Changes Happening in Student Ministries

By ROBERT ANDRESCIK Director of Public Relations

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t’s Friday night at Northland in Longwood, and dozens of students are preparing for battle in The Rink.

Lines have been drawn, alliances have been formed.

James Li, a world champion martial artist with numerous film and television credits under his (black) belt raises his hand to signal the beginning of combat ... “Ready.

Set. DODGE BALL!”

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“ Without relationships, we don’t have the power to speak into students’ lives.”

A melee ensues, the likes of which would make even the steeliest gym coach cower in fear. James Li looks on, smiling.

“Without relationships, we don’t have the power to speak into these students’ lives,” he explains. “That’s what we’re doing here—building relationships so that we can present the Gospel effectively.”

Li recently returned to the role of director of student ministries after a three-year absence, during which time he used his background in the field of security to help the church establish safety guidelines and procedures.

While he will continue to offer his expertise in that area, he is thrilled to be working in student ministries again with middle school minister Rudy Tamez, middle school coordinator Lauren Roberts, and high school minister Brian Katauskas.

“I’ve always had a passion to reach young people with the Gospel and see them become disciples of Christ. Rudy and Brian and the student ministries team have the same passion, and they are amazing at what they do,” Li says.

He is also joined by a team of young adult volunteers whom he calls “The Fantastic Four”: John Wood, Victor Assuncio, Leah Adams and Mark Augustine. “They have amazing hearts for students,” Li explains. “They are highly relational, great to hang out with ... they’re just a lot of fun.”

The first change the team instituted was moving the high school ministry, also known as O2, from Sunday nights to Fridays at 7 p.m. (Northland’s middle school ministry, LUGRox, will continue to meet on Saturday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.)

“We realized by having O2 on Sunday nights, the kids participating were mainly from families already in our church.

We wanted to meet students where they are and give them a non-threatening forum so that they can invite their friends.”

O2 begins with a snack and a group game (i.e. dodgeball), followed by a “Mat Chat” where students find a spot on the floor and are presented with a potent, 5-minute message presented by Li or one of the other leaders.

Li explains, “We used to give a 25-minute talk. What

we do now instead is give a short talk and then engage with students immediately afterwards in a very natural but intentional way that drives the lesson home—building relationships around a theme.”

The team recently implemented the new format. The results? “The first night, we doubled in size! The kids loved it. We’re really off to a good start,” Li says.

High school students who want to delve deeper into the Scriptures still have the option of attending Doulos on Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. in Longwood. The sessions are led by Brian Katauskas, who recently earned his masters degree from Reformed Theological Seminary.

“The emphasis is on servant-leader training,” Li says.

“We’re always challenging students to take a step further.

So Doulos is a chance to be equipped for ministry for the rest of their lives.”

Meeting students where they are is also the motivation behind a new program called Lot 9, which uses games and sports to build relationships that lead to discipleship.

As the name implies, Lot 9 is held in the parking lot across the street from Northland at Longwood twice per month—the first friday of the month for middle schoolers, and the last Friday of the month for high schoolers at 7 p.m.

“The focus is on building relationships, not preaching,” Li explains. “For many kids, it’s intimidating to come to church because of the preconceptions. This is sort of a precursor to presenting the Gospel, meeting kids where they are and giving them a safe place to come and build relationships.”

During the inaugural Lot 9 middle school gathering, leaders connected with a 12-year-old boy who had never visited the church before. The next night, he came to LUGRox and is now a regular part of Northland.

Li concludes, “Pastor Joel always says, ‘Do what you can, where you are, with what you’ve got.’ We had an empty parking lot, and we had Lyman High and Milwee Middle School nearby. So we said, ‘Let’s use what we have to minister to these kids.’ It’s been amazing watching God at work so far.”

Where Is Your Faith?

Bill Chapman Northland at Mount Dora Site Minister

their assignment in this moment? Absolutely not! I think a more faith-filled approach might have been to wake Jesus up sooner.

These well-meaning disciples chose to let the Lord sleep, and fight the storm on their own. Little did they realize that this test was designed to teach them to rely on God and to prepare them to take part in the exorcism of the Gergesene man!

It’s the same with us. We have assignments to complete f you are a Christian, you have an assignment and a Lord that travels with us and leads the way. Either in from God. In fact, our lives in Christ involve association with those assignments or arising from other places, a series of assignments. Some last a lifetime; we encounter storms. Job loss, physical illness, depression, some, a few years; and some, just a few weeks plans that fail – all these things rage and beat upon us at times. or days.

These storms are designed to build up our faith for the journey.

In Luke 8, Jesus takes His followers on an Do we turn to Christ at a moment’s notice and at every turn? assignment to set one man free. He is a demonOr do we try in vain to fix things on our own and neglect His possessed man who lives in a cemetery near the strength and His power, turning to Him only when we feel we town of Gergesa, and the are at death’s door?

Lord intends to heal him.

Many times I have heard “‘ Not by might nor by power, Their route takes them over Christians decline prayer the Sea of Galilee, and during for themselves, claiming but by my Spirit,’ says the the journey, a fierce storm that others have much LORD Almighty.” descends upon the boat. bigger problems. But this Water quickly pours in from is the wrong approach with

–Zechariah 4:6 (NIV) the sea and the rain, and God. He has permitted these seasoned fishermen begin to fear for their lives. your struggles to occur so that you will turn to Him and invite The disciples shake Jesus awake and cry, “Master, Him into your life! He loves you and wants to rescue you!

Master, we’re going to drown!” (Luke 8:24, NIV). The The quicker you turn to the Lord, the more faith you actually Lord calmly commands the storm to abate, and in a demonstrate! few short moments, all is calm. Jesus looks at the The psalmist reminds us, “He will not let your foot slip — disciples and asks, “Where is your faith?” (v. 25). he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who “Where is your faith?” That stings a bit, doesn’t watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep” (Psalm it? Was it because they were afraid? I certainly 121:3-4, NIV). In the midst of your storm, you are thinking God would have been. I don’t think it was their fear; it is asleep, yet He has one eye open and is smiling. He awaits was the delay in waking Jesus up. “Master, Master, your invitation to come in and save you. Then, you’ll be ready we’re going to drown!” Did they really think that it to press on in your assignments. Where is your faith? would end right there, that Jesus had brought them to the middle of the sea to die? Would God abort >>> MOUNTDORA.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET

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The Northland at Mount Dora family worships together.

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. Details: Ann South (352-267-3388 or south4@comcast.net) or Sharlee Hollingsworth (shollings worth2@cfl.rr.com) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Opportunities for students on page 7.

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True Love

1 Corinthians 13 and copied the attributes of true love onto a bunch of hearts I had cut out of paper. In doing this, I had

BY REBECCA SHEAHAN to stop and look carefully at each individual description.

Site Coordinator, Northland at Oviedo As I copied “Love is patient” and “Love never fails,” the difference between what the world says love is and what God’s Word says love is was pretty obvious. I mean, have you ever seen a Valentine’s Day card that said, “Love ebruary is associated with Valentine’s Day. means always acting becomingly”? Just once, I’d love to Actually, one could say February has been see a Valentine’s Day commercial that says, “Love is longhijacked and held hostage by Valentine’s suffering” or, “Love endures all things.” But I guess it’d be Day, chocolate and roses. The commercials for hard to sell chocolate that way. this greeting card extravaganza start in the middle Ultimately, God didn’t just tell us what love is like; He of January and don’t end just because February showed us through His Son, Jesus. There is another day in 14 has passed us by. They make sure to push the February that doesn’t get its idea of a perfect romantic own section at Hallmark. love. You know, those Ash Wednesday is a obligatory walks on the day that marks the beach at sunset, the beginning of Lent, and dinners at expensive is customarily a day of restaurants with fasting and confession. men in tuxes You get ashes in the playing the violin. shape of a cross on And these scenarios your forehead. While are made even it’s not warm and fuzzy more perfect by the and dipped in chocolate, extravagant roses and it is a great way to think diamond heart-shaped about love, that ultimate earrings. Not that there gift of love. As it says in John is anything wrong with roses 13:1, “Jesus knew that the time or diamond earrings (I would had come for him to leave this never say no to either!), but with –John 3:16 (NIV) world and go to the Father. Having all this talk of cupid and chocolate, loved his own who were in the world, diamonds and roses, it’s pretty easy he now showed them the full extent of to let the world’s idea of perfect love his love.” replace what we believe to be true, perfect And how did He show the full extent of His love? love – that is, the perfect love found only in By dying an excruciating death on the cross for us.

Jesus Christ.

I would like to encourage you this February to consider Don’t get me wrong; I love Valentine’s Day! the difference between the love that the world tries to sell On February 14th, my house was decorated like us and the love that God shows us through the cross. Let’s a valentine exploded all over the walls, tables not miss out on a love that satisfies in a way that chocolate, and front door. But lately, I’ve been trying not roses and long walks on the beach never can. to let the commercialization of love distract me from what God’s Word says true love is really >>> OVIEDO.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET like. Last year around this time, I sat down with

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For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

5 THIS WEEK! 2nd- to 5th-Grade Bible Study Why Should You Tell Others About Jesus?

Wednesday, February 24, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Cox home. This study will encourage the students to discover that Jesus called them to tell others about Him and that it’s a part of their mission in life.

Sign up at the children’s check-in desk or contact Michelle Smith (407-951-5691 or michelle.smith@ northlandchurch.net). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

THIS WEEK! Men’s Sports Ministry

Bring a friend and come play football while getting to know other Northland at Oviedo men!

• Flag Football: Saturday, February 27, 9 a.m., Hollowbrook Field. Details: Josh Smith (JoshuaMSmith1@ yahoo.com) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lend a Hand!

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

Opportunities for students on page 7.

westoaksnews Being ‘the Church’ Inside and Outside the Building TOMMY NOVAK Northland at West Oaks Site Minister

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eing “the church” has meant the same thing for more than 2,000 years. So when I talk about how I have seen you being “the church,” what I am saying is I see Christ in you every day. “The church” is the people Acts 2 is referring to in verses 42-47 as they committed themselves to “being Jesus with skin on” (NIV): “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.”

So as I read verse 47b, I understand why “the church” grew and why people became followers of Christ. Even as we continue being “the church” with other believers in this area, I trust God will use all of us to bring the Kingdom of God to the West Orange area as it is in Heaven.

Two weeks ago, as we met together with West Point Church

to watch the Super Bowl, there were people there who did not have a relationship with Christ, but saw something in that group that they wanted to be a part of. Also, women there from both churches are now talking about coming together for an event before Easter. Watch next week’s paper for more information for the women of West Oaks and West Point about this event. The men also are looking forward to doing something together, so look for information in the paper in the near future.

brothers and sisters in Christ, and you will want to do this on your own. So if we can help you in any way to gather with others for a meal, please let me or Tom Smith know, and we will do whatever we can to get you started. Remember, this was one of the ways the early church encouraged each other and grew together. And today, people are still drawn to these kinds of events and relationships. So keep doing what you are doing, and thank you for reflecting Christ as “the church.” >>> WESTOAKS.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET

“ They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.”

-Acts 2:46-47 (NIV) Now, for our community of West Oaks, the Leadership Team is looking forward to having a meal together with each one of you. We have had sign-ups over the past three weekends, including this weekend, so I hope you take advantage of getting to know your Leadership Team. These meals fall right in line with what this passage is talking about: sharing your lives and loving one another. Our leaders not only want to share their lives with you, but they also want to share with you the vision of West Oaks for being “the church” in our community.

As more and more of you are involved in these dinners, my hope is that many of you will see this as a powerful thing in your life, as a means of building relationships with other

volunteers needed

We are currently in need of volunteers to serve with our setup and takedown team. Sign up to serve just once or twice a month! Fathers and sons, this is a great way to bond while getting to know other men in your area. Sundays, 7 to 8 a.m. and after the service. 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.

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God Transforming Lives in Peru

by Rachel Williams

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ometimes our mission field is in another country — and sometimes it’s right in our hometown. For Northland missionaries Cesar and Grace Cubas, it has been both.

Cesar Cubas was a communist when his work took him to Pucallpa, in the jungles of his native Peru. At the time, he was wrestling with a deep longing to find inner peace. A friend invited him to a séance, where the medium advised Cesar to scatter yellow flowers in the cemetery. Cesar rejected this advice and returned to his rented room, still feeling restless and disillusioned.

The next morning, he was awakened by familiar music. He realized it was music he had heard when he was a child while his mother listened to a Christian radio station.

The music was coming from the evangelical church across the street.

“When I heard that music,” Cesar said, “I felt the peace I had been longing for.”

Drawn to the church, Cesar heard the gospel message, surrendered his life to Christ and was baptized. He grew spiritually as he worshiped and worked with those believers.

At the same church, he Grace and Cesar Cubas. met Grace, an American missionary teacher. She had been raised in an evangelical family in Wheaton, Illinois, and since childhood sensed that God wanted her to be a missionary. After graduating from John Brown University, she joined the South American Mission (SAM) and left for Peru in 1966.

In 1977, Cesar and Grace married. Cesar attended Moody Bible Institute, and in 1981, they returned to South America, this time assigned to Bolivia, where they ministered for more than 24 years.

In 2005, Cesar and Grace felt led to begin a new ministry in Cesar’s hometown of Puerto Supe, Peru. They resolved to make it a holistic mission with three areas of community development: spiritual, social and economic. The vital part of this approach is establishing relationships, which

provide opportunities to tell people about Christ.

The spiritual ministries include worship, Bible studies, discipleship groups and classes. Their economic focus is encouraging micro-businesses, and the social aspect of their ministry tackles multiple problems, including drug abuse, domestic violence and political corruption.

God is transforming lives in Peru. Cesar and Grace have organized leadership seminars for public officials.

In addition, schoolchildren — tomorrow’s leaders — are getting leadership and values training from a Christian perspective.

Cesar and Grace have encouraged community support for the police by implementing a program similar to Neighborhood Watch. They successfully lobbied for the police to receive two new cars to replace their only police vehicle, an old pickup.

On the economic front, many problems result from the widespread poverty.

Unemployment is rampant.

The town has tourism potential because the 5,000-year-old Caral culture is in its valley. Among the excavated items was a sandal made from rope and similar to those used by traditional fishermen today. Local women have learned to handcraft these sandals in modern styles.

Cesar and Grace believe this is a potential industry and are seeking to open a market in the United States for these artisan sandals. They are looking for a U.S. partner to handle marketing and distribution.

They also need help with seed capital to make this micro-business a reality. A relatively small investment can produce profitable returns and an eternal impact for the people of Puerto Supe.

Cesar and Grace thank you for your help and inspiration. “There are many wonderful things that God is doing in this small fishing port on the coast of Peru,” Cesar said.

Contact Cesar and Grace Cubas at gcubas@samlink.org or visit www.cubasconnections.com.

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.

• MEN 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) • Facilities Weekend setup team — Assist with classroom changes on Saturday mornings and afternoons and Sunday mornings. Details: Gary Moss (gary.moss@northlandchurch. net or 407-937-1808) • Classroom teachers and helpers — No experience is necessary. All lessons and materials are prepared for you, and training is provided. Details: Debbie Blahnik (407-9497162 or debbie.blahnik@northlandchurch.net) • children’s MINISTRIES GREETERS — Welcome firsttime visitors and assist families in finding classrooms.

Details: Debbie Blahnik (407-949-7162 or debbie.blahnik@ northlandchurch.net) • Buddies — Assist children with special needs that sometimes need one-on-one attention and extra TLC. Training is provided. Details: Debbie Blahnik (407-949-7162 or debbie. blahnik@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.

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!

Join any of the following trips. For more information and to fill out an application, 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

Soccer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 12-22 Amazon River 1. . . . . . . . . . . . .June 12-20 English Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . June 26-July 4 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 Construction. . . . . . . . . March 6-13

Alabama Construction . . . . March 29-April 11

Georgia Construction. . . . . . . May 29-June 5

Georgia Refugee Camp. . . . . . . . June 19-25

Georgia Construction. . . . . . . . . . July 10-17

Alabama Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fall

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 from 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 more information. Details: Irene Williamson (407-8691861 or frankirenewill@embarqmail.com)

Lw = Northland at LONGWOOD

MD = Northland at Mount dora

OV = Northland at Oviedo

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 and Care Center, The Rink. O2 is for all 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)

Teaching and Hangout Time

NEW DAY & TIME!

NEW! LW LOT 9

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)

Last 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. Enjoy the fellowship and fun activities. Food will be available for purchase. Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net)

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OV AXIS: High School Ministry

MD CREW352

(Christians Radically Encouraging Worship)

Mondays, 6 to 8 p.m., Novak home. Details: Tommy Novak (352-989-7378 or tommy.novak@northlandchurch.net)

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

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

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: Shaylynn Stoner (407-9497194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net)

Sundays, 5 to 7 p.m., NOCC (NO MEETING FEBRUARY 28).

Bring a friend! Youth group environment with interactive activities and fun. Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net)

OV Chips and Salsa at TIJUANA FLATS

February 28, 6 p.m., Tijuana Flats, Lockwood Boulevard, Oviedo. Bring a friend! Youth group environment with interactive activities and fun. Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net)

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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Middle & High School Students

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Hello, boys and girls.

Welcome to the Beehive!

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

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Family members give protection to one another.

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Paul.

Who’s there?

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

I think it’s important to God because __________________________________________________

Paul who?

Paulicemen protect us.

Yes, they do!

Unscramble the letters below to see something family members give one another.

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Answer: PROTECTION

Family Protection Romans 8:31-32 Paul faced many hard times, but he was not afraid because he knew he was a part of God’s forever family. Paul explained, “In all things God works for the good of those who love Him. He chose them to be saved – and everything that happens is a part of God’s plan.” Paul asks these next questions to show us that members of God’s forever family do not have to be afraid: “Since God is on our side, who can be against us? God did not spare His own Son. He gave Him up for us all. Then won’t He also freely give us everything else?” Paul knew that God watches over His family. God’s forever family can protect each other and help each other do our best at loving the Lord and loving our neighbor as ourselves.

And families do, too!

Draw a picture of yourself protecting another family member during a storm.

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Come serve in Children’s Ministries.

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

You will bee blessed!

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This week help family members by protecting them or by challenging them to do whatever God has given them to do.

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2010 Daddy-Daughter Dance

Search for and circle each word from Romans 8:31.

“What should we say then? Since God is on our side, who can be against us?”

S A Y W H A T I G O D U T W N A U C M H E C I S A B E S E N W N O N I M S H O U L D

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.

R T O J R Z E Word bank: WHAT, SHOULD, WE, SAY, THEN, SINCE, GOD, IS, ON, OUR, SIDE, WHO, CAN, BE, AGAINST, US

Details: Julie Meeker (407-949-7153 or julie.mee

ker@northlandchurch.net)

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“Quiet! Be still!” Even the wind and waves obey Jesus!

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Sharing the truth of God’s Word with our kindergartners has genuinely become one of Christine’s priorities for the past year. She is here faithfully and joyfully to greet the children and join in the fun with them as they learn and discuss their lessons. With lots of love, faith and commitment, she truly is making a difference in the lives of the children. We are so grateful for your love of God and desire to serve. God bless you, Christine!

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Discussion Guide 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.

Lesson 1

Best used by: February 21-27

Opener: What would you do if you found out today that all your debts — your house, your car, all your credit cards, even a nice little nest egg for your retirement — had been paid by an anonymous benefactor? How would that change your day, your week, your year and your life?

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 the home page, and select the video clip for week 1. If you are unable to play the video, discuss with your group the similarity between God’s plan of redemption and the opening question, above. How is Christ our spiritual Benefactor?

Personal contribution: Each week ask one volunteer to contribute something to the group: a response, a reflection, or a highlight of the Scripture or lesson from an outside source — some kind of nugget or interesting application the person was able to find relating to the passages that were discussed.

Right now, ask the volunteer from last week to present his or her response, reflection or contribution, before you begin this week’s Bible reading. Then ask for a volunteer to commit to bring a personal contribution for next week.

The two Stories: Now let’s look at this week’s segments of the stories of Christ and Adam. Together read Genesis 1:1-10, 27-28 and John 1:1-5, 14.

• How does the passage from John reinforce that Jesus is God? • What was His role in creation?

• What do these verses tell you about God, His nature, and His creation?

• What does He say about His own creation?

• Do you think that God created the universe believing that it would remain perfect and sinless? Was Adam’s sin a surprise to Him? • If not, then why do you think He created us anyway?

• Having read through this and the introductory study, what have you learned about Christ and His redemption?

Personal Challenge: As you go through your week, think about redemption. Think about what it required for Jesus to purchase your salvation.

Think about the fact that He knew you would inherit a sinful nature, but He chose to create you anyway. What do you do with love like that? How do you live out that love?

• Have you thanked God for His unfailing attention, love and grace in your daily life?

• Do you freely and wholeheartedly yield all things to God’s pleasure and disposal, to love God and love your neighbor as yourself?

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Closing Prayer:

Is There More to Life than This?

One Man’s Story

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f you have been wanting to participate in the much talked about Alpha Course but missed the introductory week, it isn’t too late to participate. Read the following excerpt from a letter by Bob Hahn, a Northlander and recent participant in the Alpha Course, and consider how this course could change your life and your relationship with Christ.

Participating in the Alpha Course is one of the greatest things I have done. It unleashed in me the confidence to make positive changes in my life and to trust my God-ordained passions. A friend of mine, who had taken the course eight years ago when living in New Jersey, invited me to the Bear Grylls Alpha event at Northland. It turned out to be the invitation of a lifetime, to know Jesus in a deeply personal way.

Bear Grylls is living out his faith and life as an adventure; that got my attention. Living with uncertainty, trusting in God’s personal plan and stretching to uncover my divine destiny is how I want to live my life. I am not a mountain climber, scaling under extreme conditions, but I am an entrepreneur with dreams. Navigating through today’s economy is risky.

The Alpha message is relevant, whatever your spiritual perspective or religious denomination. As a practicing Catholic, the first time I came to Northland was for this Bear Grylls event. I have attended interdenominational Bible studies and facilitated retreats in both church and prison environments. I studied theology in college at a Jesuit university. Yet, it was the Alpha Course that touched my heart with the Good News of Jesus Christ.

My high point each week was watching the presentations and participating in small group discussions, where I found myself drawn to ask and learn more. Nicky Gumbel, founder of Alpha, presented the Scriptures in a loving and authentic manner that opened my heart to experience the deeper presence of God in my life. Alpha’s open and encouraging atmosphere brought new friendships into my life.

Consider closing your time together by reading this prayer from the Lenten reader, 2 Stories: O God, who before the passion of thy only-begotten Son didst reveal his glory upon the holy mount: Grant unto us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

—The Book of Common Prayer

FREE Maundy Thursday showing

The

Passion

of the Christ Thursday, April 1, 7 p.m.

Northland at Longwood Sanctuary

Wrap-up: Read 2 Timothy 1:8-10 together, and talk about these questions: • What did you learn about God this week?

• What did you learn about yourself this week?

• What did you learn about each other this week?

Alpha Course

This movie depicts the last 12 hours of the life of Jesus of Nazareth, beginning with His betrayal by Judas Iscariot and ending with His crucifixion and subsequent resurrection. The faint of heart should be prepared for the brutal, barbaric beatings that Christ endures. Child care is not available. Details: Ruth Sapp (407-949-4039 or ruth. sapp@northlandchurch.net)

Nicky Gumbel, founder of Alpha, interviewed Bear Grylls at the Alpha conference held at Northland in October 2009.

If you want to explore the one thing for which we as humans hunger, and discover some answers to the basic questions of life, I encourage you to join in the next Alpha Essentials course here at Northland. It will be held Sundays, beginning February 14, from 12:45 to 2:30 p.m. in the Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1118.

To register, go to www.northlandchurch.net/events, click on February 14 on the calendar and scroll to and select “Alpha Essentials course.” Registration is $10 per individual or $15 for two and covers the cost of books (available at the course) and the retreat! Details: Jamila Millette (jamila. millette@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1832)

Lw = Northland at LONGWOOD

MD = Northland at Mount dora

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

Sundays, beginning March 7, 11 a.m. to noon, room 4209. Participate in the Belong study, Northland’s path to membership as well as a study of what it means to belong to Christ and to the body of Christ. This four-week class will begin on the first Sunday each month. Child care is available. Details: Jamila Millette (jamila.millette@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1832)

CARE GROUPS

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

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

LW Battlecry for a Generation Saturdays, through March 27, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., room 4204. Discover the battle raging for the youth of our nation, and learn how to reclaim our youth for Christ. Details: Traci Moyer (tracilee4jc@aol.com or 407-393-8487) LW Celebrate Recovery Fridays, 7 to 9 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. Gain freedom from life’s hurts, habits and hang-ups over dinner, fellowship and share groups, which include Newcomers 101, Men and Women’s Chemical Dependency, Women’s Co-Dependency, and Parents of Prodigals.

Details: Laurie Jean Harrington (lauriejean2@ bellsouth.net or mmannen@cfl.rr.com) 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

OV = Northland at Oviedo

required; child care is available. Details and registration: Donna Delzingaro (407-937-1749)

LW DIVORCED AND WIDOWED WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP Second and fourth Sundays of each month, 3 p.m., Nancy Petitto’s home, Casselberry. Join other women for prayer and discussion at this potluck fellowship. Children welcome. Details and directions: Nancy Petitto (321-972-2255) LW DIVORCED WOMEN’S SMALL GROUP Sundays, 3:30 p.m., Winter Springs. Study: The Power of a Woman’s Word, by Sharon Jaynes. Details: Lisa Edwards (407-222-9639 or godsgirl0202@yahoo.com) LW GriefShare Mondays, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 4206-7. If you are experiencing grief due to the death of a loved one, this healing ministry walks you through the steps of grief. Workbook is available at Northland’s bookstore for $16. Details and registration: GriefShare voiceline (407-949-7152) LW HOPE — Support For Those Struggling with Fertility issues Last Friday of the month, 7 p.m., Fire Station 21, 681 Seminola Blvd, Casselberry. Support group helping women, men or couples struggling with fertility issues. Share prayer, fellowship, encouragement and discussion as you walk this journey. Space is limited. Registration and details: Debbie (mikedeb540@yahoo.com) LW Parents of the Prodigals

Fridays, 7 to 9 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. A support group helping parents cope with kids in trouble, in jail, on drugs, etc., and with serious behavioral problems. Child care available. Details: Laurie Jean Harrington (lauriejean2@bellsouth.net or 407 977 6742)

LW STRUGGLING WITH HOMOSEXUALITY? (MEN) Wednesdays, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., call for confidential location. Among Friends is a weekly support group for men who struggle with same sex attraction and/or same sex attraction feelings that want to live a life pleasing to God. Details: Zach (407-937-1793) LW SUPPORT FOR THE SEPARATED Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m. Learn practical steps for healing, hope and reconciliation in the Lord. Details on qualification and assessment: Donna Delzingaro (407-937-1749) LW UNEMPLOYED MEN SUPPORT GROUP Tuesdays, 8 to 9 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1112. Discuss job 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)

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SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

Coming together around a single activity or shared trait, these groups meet for specific events, ongoing study or ministry to the community.

LW AMEN (A MEETING OF MEN) Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., room 4206. Learn to apply God’s Word to real-life situations. Details: Dan Bogdan (407-702-5358 or danbogdan@ landscapeorlando.com) or Buzz Vincent (407463-9398 or blv292@cfl.rr.com) LW BICYCLING FOR CHRIST (Women) 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 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, March 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 CONVERSATIONS, A GATHERING OF WOMEN Friday, March 19, 10 a.m. to noon or 7 to 9 p.m. (two identical gatherings, not a twopart event), Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink. For all Northland women to worship, be encouraged and connect.

Dr. Margi McCombs, Northland’s executive director of Equipping, will speak on “Matters of the Heart.” Cost: $5 per person. Child care provided with registration. Register and purchase tickets at www.northlandchurch.net or in the Northland Bookstore. Details: Lauren Geiger (laurengeiger@mac.com) 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

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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 FAITH AND SCIENCE GROUP Tuesday, February 23, 7 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing, room 5105. For both scientists and non-scientists. Discuss modern science discovery in light of God’s word. View and discuss the video on the Cambrian Explosion. Details: Kent Cofoid (kent.cofoid@gmail.com) LW FLAG FOOTBALL Saturdays, through May, 10 a.m., Lyman High School practice fields. Coed. Details: Nathan Naversen (407-701-7577 or nate@ magicwebhosting.com) LW GOLF — links fellowship • Friday, 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 • Saturday, March 20, 7:45 a.m., Eastwood 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. Participate in the Teen Challenge Sunday morning worship service. Lori will deliver the message, and some testimonies will be shared by the group.

Teen Challenge’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 life-controlling 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) LW SOCCER – ACHE Fridays, 8:15 p.m., Red Bug Lake Park. No practices, no teams, no rules, just fun and fellowship. A $2 donation is requested. Details: Mike Cannavo (407-359-0191) LW softball Join other Christian men and women on this adult coed team or the men’s team to compete in local leagues. Details: www.nlsoftball.com or northlandsoftball@gmail.com

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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 women’s bible fellowship

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

WO LADIES NIGHT OUT

Connect with West Oaks women each month.

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

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

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

LW INFANT BAPTISM/DEDICATION CLASS Saturday, March 20, 7 p.m., room 4213.

Child care is available upon request. Details: Diane Jones (407-949-7188 or diane.jones@ northlandchurch.net)

PRAYER LW CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES PRAYER TEAM Pray weekly from your home for needs in Children’s Ministries. Details: Carol Moss (carol.moss@northlandchurch.net or 407949-7180) LW PRAYER GROUP

Thursdays, 6:30 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1116. Details: Jean Sherwood (407-796-4705)

OV Prayer Team

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

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ADULT BIBLE STUDIES LW Alpha Course: Is There More to Life than This?

Sundays, 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. Join anytime.

Registration is $10 per individual or $15 for two! Details: Jamila Millette (jamila.millette@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1832) 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) 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 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 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)

MEN’S BIBLE STUDIES LW Psalms Tuesdays, 6:45 to 8 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1118. Chronological study of some of the Psalms written by King David in association with historical events that contributed to their composition. Details: Bob Shoemaker (bobshoemaker@mindspring.com or 407-599-3132) LW 1 SAMUEL Thursdays, 6:30 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1118. Join this open-forum discussion on the book of 1 Samuel: 45 minutes of study, and 15 minutes of prayer. Details: Ron Morris (ron@creativele.com) MD MEN’S BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

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

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

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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.

Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink. 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)

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 Celebrate Recovery One-Day Seminar

Saturday, March 20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, the Rink. Learn a way to help individuals with any kind of hurt, hang-up or habit. Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered recovery program based on God’s Word. Registration: $85 per individual or $75 per person if you have a group of four or more. Register via celebraterecovery.com.

Details: Laurie Jean Harrington (lauriejean2@ bellsouth.net)

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LW FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY LIVING DEBT-FREE Tuesdays, through May 4, 7 p.m., room 5100, Children’s Worship Wing.

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.

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 with registration.

Details and registration: Barb Olsen (407-9497183 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. 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 MentoRING MINISTRY Training class Saturday, March 6, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink. America is reaching a crisis regarding teenage crime, suicide, drug and alcohol use, prison population and sexual abuse as a result of fatherlessness. The church needs to be the leader in this social crisis, or we face losing a generation of boys. Led by Wade Trimmer of The Mentoring Project. Cost: $25 for early registration (forms available at the Welcome Desk), which includes training manual, lunch and refreshments. Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@ northlandchurch.net) LW PeaceMakers Sundays, March 7 through April 11, 9 a.m., room 4209. Six-week class to learn practical and effective biblical methods to approach life’s conflicts in a way that honors God, helps us get the log out of our own eye, and restores relationships. Details: Gary Wright (lanaharrison@cfl.rr.com) LW Stepfamilies Class Sundays, 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

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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 (407-937-1757 or morgan.perun@northlandchurch.net) OV ADULT SMALL GROUP

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

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

OV ADULT SMALL GROUP

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

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

by Jesus Christ and directed by the Word of God. Details: Jeremy Jobson (jeremy.jobson@ northlandchurch.net or 407-929-3053) OV The Quest for Authentic Manhood Saturdays, 7:15 a.m., NOCC. Study focuses on men’s core identity, and helps them embrace a biblical definition of manhood. Details: Lawrence Wachter (407-430-2835 or lawrence. wachter@gmail.com) WO MEN IN THE WORD

Saturdays, 8 a.m., Northland at West Oaks conference room. Study: Faith Lessons, by Ray Vander Laan. Details: Jerry Murphy (407-5221672 or jerry.murphy@ieee.org)

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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: April 11 to May 2. Focus: Salvation and assurance. Includes Communion instruction.

• STEP 2—THE MOST IMPORTANT THING: April 11 to May 16. Focus: Jesus’ Life A-Z, a basic discipleship theme and learning about the life of Christ. Baptism offered at end of course.

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

Focus: To develop skills in exploring the Bible.

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

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

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

LW FAITHFUL AND TRUE

OV Lord Change My Attitude

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

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

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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 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 Marriage Course Assistance

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)

LW SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN AND TEENS

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

LW Ushers and greeters Greet and seat those attending worship services. Serve for two and a half hours every other weekend. No experience necessary.

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

and 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Monday, March 8, 6:15 to 9:15 p.m. Give blood and save lives!

Details: Susan Cholewa (susan.cholewa@ northlandchurch.net)

LW COVERING CARE BLANKET

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

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

LW DISASTER RESPONSE TEAMS

Medical professionals, licensed CDL drivers, culinary professionals, veterinarians or vet techs, licensed mental health counselors and those interested in providing mental health services needed. Training provided. Details: Gretchen Kerr (407-949-7190 or gretchen. kerr@northlandchurch.net)

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

LW HELP INCARCERATED MEN

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

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

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

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

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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, March 6, 4:30 to to 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, March 7, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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

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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,

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Bible studies, conversational English language practice and more. Details: Michele Moresi (407-694-7196 or sailingfan2@hotmail.com)

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

Opportunities and classes in the greater Orlando community.

ADULTS ABORTION RECOVERY Bible study for post-abortive men or women that meets in a confidential, supportive setting. Details: Reveille Ministries (407-3330404) Accordance Bible Software Training Seminar Friday, February 26, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Reformed Theological Seminary, 1231 Reformation Drive, Oviedo. Free seminar designed for the Mac, but can be run on a PC with a free emulator.

For info, visit their website (www.accordance bible.com). Details and registration: seminars@ accordancebible.com.

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

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classes are available for infants through preschoolers. Details: Sandi McLaughlin (407342-4765 or sandimclaughlin@yahoo.com)

the Children’s Ministry Office. Details: Bethany Durys (bethany.durys@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0541)

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)

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Walk for Life Saturday, March 27, 9 a.m., Lake Eola.

Sponsored by TLC Crisis Pregnancy Center, a Northland ministry partner. Details: Joanne Puleo (joanne@joannepuleo.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 Moore Smith. Cost: $35 (includes box lunch).

Register at www.thewayoutconferences.com.

Details: Mary Moore Smith (407-430-6420 or thewayoutconferences@yahoo.com)

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

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)

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WORKPLACE MINISTRY First Tuesday of each month, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Orlando. J4 Leaders, an interdenominational ministry for women to help encourage one another to succeed with a biblical worldview.

Details and reservations: sschultz2@cfl.rr.com or 407-522-4797

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

men CHRISTIAN BUSINESSMEN’S CONNECTION (CBMC) Tuesdays, 7 to 8 a.m., Denny’s, Lee Road exit off Interstate 4. A worldwide men’s ministry for 78 years (www.cbmc.com) that meets for fellowship, prayer and discussion of God’s principles for business. Details: Armand Dauplaise (407-221-3114 or adauplaise@aol. com) or Larrie Kitchen (407-462-4828)

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 Becoming a Woman of God Fridays, starting February 19, noon to 1 p.m., Cravings (at the northeast corner of State Road 434 by Interstate 4). Cost for the book is $7; it is available at the class or in the Northland Bookstore. Details: Cindy Price (cindy@pricecrew.com or 407-221-3981) 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

Mortgage Payment Total Budget

180,383 (44,718)

34,890

20,572 (14,318)

259,991

200,955 (59,036)

LOAN BALANCE is currently $19,260,000

Non-perishable food items can be brought to Northland. Please take clean, usable clothing, toys and supplies to The Sharing Center, Fairmont Plaza, 600 N. Highway 1792, Longwood (407-260-9155).

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

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

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

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

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

Backpacks, blankets, tennis shoes, hygienic supplies, and men’s and women’s casual clothes are needed by Distributed Ministry at History Park Center, a ministry to the homeless in Orlando. Details: Dave Mullen (dmull77@yahoo.com) bed sheets and pillowcases and other items are needed at Safehouse of Seminole for battered women and their children. Complete needs list (www.safehouseofseminole.org).

Details: admin@safehouseofseminole.org or 407-302-5220

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vehicles are needed at Recovery House of Central Florida (www.recoveryhouseinc.org). It also needs pressure-washing equipment, power tools, and hand tools. Details: Erik Robinson (407-323-5857 or erikrhcf@yahoo.com)

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Looking for local job listings?

You can find them at northlandchurch.net/blogs.

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)

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

1,575,707 1,342,494 (233,213)

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THIS YEAR

Surplus/ (Deficit) Need Received

225,101

donations

MD LOVE COLLECTION

Surplus/ (Deficit)

THIS WEEK

Ministry/Operations

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

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)

ATTENDANCE: Weekend of February 13 to 15, 2010 6,646 Northland at Longwood Northland at Mount Dora 213 Northland at Oviedo 276 Northland at West Oaks 107 Evangelical Council for Northland Webstream 2,103 at 1,149 sites Financial Accountability Total 9,345 at 1,153 sites ..................................................................................................................

As of february 15, 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) .......................................................................................................................

Need Received

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READERS MINISTRY Tuesdays, 1 to 3 p.m., Goldsboro Elementary School in Sanford. Everyone from high school students to senior citizens is invited to read to kindergarteners and first-graders. Come alone or with friends; experience is not necessary.

Additional opportunities through this multigenerational ministry – Nanas, Papas and Reading Buddies – include tutoring Goldsboro’s second- and third-graders. Details: Elaine Gritter (egritter@bellsouth.net or 407-3271474) or Candy Guernsey (cwgrfg@aol.com or 407-323-9433)

FINANCIAL REPORT

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244,230

147,551

related charitable deductions on your 2009 tax return, as long as you contribute before March 1? Bring a special offering

(96,679)

1,819,937 1,490,045 (329,892) *

*Deficit currently being covered by operating reserve.

Total offering to Haiti to date: $132,054

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 servE Day 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . .

STUDENT Ministries Shaylynn Stoner, Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . .

Pastoral Care Scotty Alderman, Pastoral Care Coordinator . . .

Elaine Harland, Care Ministries Coordinator . . .

Worship Services Ruth Sapp, Congregational Services Director . . .

Susan Cholewa, Site Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . .

Kathy Campbell, Deaf Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . .

407-949-7162 407-949-4014 407-949-7153 407-949-7179

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)

407-949-7194 407-949-4035 407-949-4402 407-949-4039 407-937-0544 407-328-4785

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 Tim Baker . . . . . . 407-376-0521 or tbaker@MearsTransportation.com

LIFEHOPE LifeHope is a benevolence ministry that serves people in need in our church family and community for the purpose of connecting them to a relationship with God and Christian community through worship, equipping and service. It is the privilege of our ministers to love, listen, pray with and serve you during your first visit.

They will help assess your priority needs and eligibility to be considered for assistance. Our LifeHope staff will then guide you toward your next steps. This may require an additional visit. Our strongest desire is to empower and equip you to live the life God has for you. Details: Laura Young (407-949-7151) LifeHope Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to noon, at Northland’s Student Ministries and Care Center.

ACCESS MINISTRIES While meeting the needs of individuals with disabilities has always been important to our church, we are working on expanding the programs and services offered. These efforts are being led by Laura Lee Wright, Northland’s Access Ministries team leader (407-937-0549 or lauralee. wright@northlandchurch.net).

We can best accommodate your needs if you arrive early for service. Details: Congregational Services (407-949-4000 or congregational.services@ northlandchurch.net) Special Needs/Cry Room: It is located at the west end of the main foyer in room 4128.

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

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

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

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

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

Check the Belong section in the Northland News for details.

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

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GOVERNING ELDERS

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FAMILY Preaching the message this weekend: Dr. Joel C. Hunter, Senior Pastor Dr. Hunter believes we can accomplish more because of our differences than we would on our own—without giving up our unique identities. He says, “Both spiritual and intellectual maturity grow from differences. A distributed church uses contrasts to accomplish Kingdom purposes.”

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

THIS WEEKEND’S MESSAGE:

Building Heaven-Like “Families” Protection Scripture focus:

Romans 8:31-32 (NASB)

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What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who is against us? He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him over for us all, how will He not also with Him freely give us all things?

Worship focus: .........................................................................................................

Worship Christ today for His love toward us. He so loved us that He was willing to endure the cross, despising its shame (Hebrews 12:2). By His resurrection, He defeated sin and death. He has freely given us eternal life, and is our Hope of deliverance (2 Corinthians 1:10).

Christ’s love to me: NOTES:

Thank You, Jesus, that out of Your love for me, You watch over my life, every moment of every day. (Psalm 121)

Christ’s love through me: Teach me to show my love to my family by defending them against harm.

Christ’s love in my family: Let the security my family feels, because of Your love, be a testimony to others that we belong to You.

Christ’s love to my world: I see Your loving protection over me in the area of ______________________ _________________________________________________________________ .

I need to show my care and protection over ____________________________ _________________________________________________________________ by_______________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ .

NEXT WEEKEND: Dr. Joel C. Hunter | Building Heaven-like “Families”: “I AM” — The Self We Want to Be | My Boundaries (The Value of the Individual) | Psalm 139:13-14

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