Northland News Vol 11/Iss 10

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VOLUME 11, ISSUE 10

‘ Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only’: there is the heart of the matter. … In this area, one must not confuse what is central with byproducts. If you seek peace, you will not find it; if you seek Christ, you will find peace. If you seek joy, you will not find it; if you seek Christ, you will find joy. If you seek holiness, you will not find it; if you seek Christ, you will find holiness.” – D.A. Carson, in Worship: Adoration and Action

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What’s Happening This Week?

LONGWOOD SITE Saturday, MARCH 6

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

Communion

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, march 7 communion

7:30 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 4:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:30 pm

Prayer Meeting (cc) Marriage Prep Class (cc) Worship (cc)* (hi) (sp) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Mark Bible Study (cc) Stepfamilies Class (cc) PeaceSeekers Ephesians (cc) Transformers Study (cc) Financial Peace University (cc) Worship (cc)* (sp) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Special Needs Class Answers to Prayer Belong Study Alpha Course Young Believers Step 2 Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Fusion College Ministry

Prayer Room The Rink/SMCC Sanctuary ECW CWW 4206-7 4210 4209 4206-7 F.Hall/SMCC The Rink/SMCC Sanctuary ECW CWW CWW 4204 4209 1116-18/SMCC 5106-7/CWW Sanctuary ECW CWW The Rink/SMCC

Monday, march 8 communion

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

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

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

TUESday, march 9

6:45 am 2:00 pm 6:30 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 Reflections Art Group 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 Military Wives and Mothers Group 1111/SMCC Brazil DJ Info Meeting 5106-7 Conquering Fear, Anger and Anxiety (cc) 4204

WEDNEsday, march 10

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

Joy of Living 4209-10 Third Verse 1116/SMCC Doulos The Rink/SMCC Marriage 911 (cc) 4206-7 Women’s Healing and Recovery 1111/SMCC Swaziland DJ Team Meeting 4209 Lenten Study Hospitality Suite/Lobby

THURsday, mARCH 11

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

Women’s Prayer Marriage Course (cc) His Way (cc) Crown Life Groups Divine Reflections Art Group

Friday, MARCH 12

7:00 pm 7:00 pm

Celebrate Recovery O2 (High School Ministries)

Saturday, MARCH 13

8:00 am 8:30 am 10:00 am 3:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:45 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm

1116/SMCC The Rink/SMCC F.Hall/SMCC 4204-5 4209 CWW The Rink/SMCC

Men at the Cross Sanctuary Word Weavers F.Hall/SMCC Buddy Break CWW Blanket Ministry 4217 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

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

MOUNT DORA SITE

SUNday, march 7 communion

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

Worship (cc)* Infants/Walkers Classes for 2 year olds Classes for 3’s - K’s Grade School Ministry CREW352 Youth Bible Study Adult Bible Fellowship Worship (cc)* Infants/Walkers Classes for 2 year olds Classes for 3’s - K’s Grade School Ministry

Sanctuary Room 15 Room 15 Room 1 Rooms 2-3 Youth Room Conference Room Sanctuary Room 15 Room 15 Room 1 Rooms 2-3

TUESday, march 9 6:30 am 7:00 pm

Men’s Bible Fellowship Celebrate Recovery (cc)

WEDNEsday, MARCH 10 9:00 am 6:30 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm

Women’s Bible Study CREW352 Women’s Bible Fellowship Lenten Study

Friday, MARCH 12 7:00 pm

Mount Dora Home Group

Rooms 2-3 Sanctuary Conference Room Rooms 2-3

Various locations

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

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

Monday, MARCH 8

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

Tuesday, MARCH 9

Men’s Fraternity Groups Adult Small Group

NOCC Welday home

Friday, MARCH 12

9:30 am 7:00 pm

Lord, Change My Attitude (Women) Movie Under the Stars - “Prince of Egypt”

Saturday, MARCH 13 7:15 am

The Quest for Authentic Manhood (Men)

NOCC NOCC

NOCC

WEST OAKS SITE

SUNday, march 7 communion 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am

7:00 pm

One Thing (Middle/High School students)

Saturday, MARCH 13 8:00 am

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

Worship (cc)* Infant Care Crawler Care Class for 2’s – 3’s Class for 4’s – 5’s Class for K’s – 1st graders Class for 2nd – 5th graders

Monday, MARCH 8

Men in the Word

Join us for Easter Worship Services

LONGWOOD: Saturday, April 3. . . . . . 5 and 7 p.m.

Sunday, April 4. . . . . . . . 7, 9(hi) (sp), 11 a.m.(sp) and 6 p.m.

Monday, April 5. . . . . . . 7 p.m.

MOUNT DORA: Sunday, April 4. . . . . . . . 9 and 11 a.m.

SUNday, march 7 communion

6:30 am 6:30 pm

Celebrate the Resurrection

Rooms 2-3 Calvary Chapel

OVIEDO SITE

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

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

Novak home

Conference room

OVIEDO: Sunday, April 4. . . . . . . . 9 and 11 a.m.

WEST OAKS: Sunday, April 4. . . . . . . . 9 a.m.

Child care for children age 3 and under will be available at all sites.

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.

About God, Northland or anything else

Worship Times

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

Sundays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9*(hi)(sp), 11 a.m.**(sp); 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 (hi) Hearing-impaired interpretation available (sp) Spanish interpretation available

Join us at an 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.

INFO

Join us for LIVE online worship at

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

Spanish interpretation available online Sundays at 9 and 11 a.m.

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 – Grade 5) Sundays, 11 a.m.

Details and registration: Laura Lee Wright (407-937-0549 or lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net)

Le.n. t Now through April 4

NEXT WEEKEND!

Participate: lent.northlandchurch.net More info on page 10.

More info on page 13.

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

FOR ALL WOMEN TO WORSHIP, BE ENCOURAGED AND CONNECT.

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

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

EMPEZANDO ESTE FIN DE SEMANA, traducción simultánea al español en nuestra sede en Longwood y a través de la Internet.

Acérquese al centro de bienvenida e información para reclamar un equipo de traducción o únase a nuestro servicio de adoracion en www.northlandchurch.net.

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” Cost: $5 per person. Child care available.

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

More info on pages 4 and 11.

NORTHLAND NEWS

Publish His glorious deeds among the nations. Tell everyone about the amazing things He does. (Psalm 96:3, NLT)

BEGINNING THIS WEEKEND, Spanish interpretation is available in Longwood and online!

Visit the Welcome Desk for a headset or worship at www.northlandchurch.net. h•g

EasterLilies O R D E R

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Easter Lilies have long been recognized as a symbol of hope and life. If you would like to honor or memorialize a loved one, you may purchase a lily for placement in the church during this Holy Season. A list of those honored and memorialized will appear in the Easter edition of the Northland News.

Purchased lilies will be available for pickup Tuesday, April 6 through Thursday, April 8, 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. To order, fill out this form and place it, along with $7 per lily, in an offering box. Or, you may mail your payment to Northland, A Church Distributed, 530 Dog Track Road, Longwood, FL 32750.

All orders must be received by Friday, March 19.

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Honor or memorialize someone you love.

Northland worship site: [ ] Longwood [ ] Mount Dora [ ] Oviedo [ ] West Oaks In honor of:____________________________________________ In memory of:_ _________________________________________ Given by:_ _____________________________________________

Conversations to Focus on ‘Matters of the Heart’

By Lauren Geiger Conversations Leadership Team

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argi McCombs knows the importance of heartto-heart conversation. As executive director of Equipping at Northland, she is passionate about helping people discover the gifts that God has given them to give in relationship — a passion that will infuse her talk at the upcoming Conversations Women’s Gathering on Friday, March 19. Matters of the Heart, the latest in an ongoing series of women’s events, will focus on the importance of friendship and mentoring relationships. The event, which will feature a time of fellowship and worship, will be offered twice, from 10 a.m. to noon, and from 7 to 9 p.m., at The Rink in the Student Ministries and Care Center at Northland at Longwood.

“The Scripture about jars of clay [2 Corinthians 4:7], the containers that women brought to the well to be filled and to share the resource of water with others, is a perfect picture of us who contain the treasure we receive from God to be shared by others,” Margi explained. “It is in the interior landscape of the heart that God places treasures for others to find.”

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Dr. Margi McCombs

Born and raised in Cote d’Ivoire, West Africa, as the child of missionary parents, Margi came to America at age 16.

Growing up in a home where biblical studies were encouraged and being exposed to global ministry from a young age helped equip her for her future work in ministry and education. Margi holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary and special education, a master’s degree in Christian counseling and a doctorate in education. She is the founder of the International Community School, a local Christian school focused on providing students with a global worldview. Margi and her husband, Jim, have been married since 1980 and have five children: four grown sons and one teen daughter, as well as one daughter-in-law.

Central to Margi’s message is the understanding that “matters of the heart, which matter to God, are a gift to those around you. Life can deal with us harshly, but in God’s hands, what’s left behind turns into pure gold. What do you have to give away?”

Bringing women together on a heart-level is key to the vision for Conversations. By creating an environment where women can come together and talk — whether they are meeting each other for the first time or reconnecting with old friends — the planning team hopes that women will leave encouraged and emboldened to take that next step in their spiritual journey. For some, that might mean plugging into a particular ministry opportunity; for others, it might be as simple as getting together for a coffee date and investing time in a friendship.

This is the first time that Conversations will be offered in the morning as well as the evening in an effort to make this opportunity available to more women. Child care is available at both gatherings. While there is no fee for child care, women should register their children online in advance for

“It is in the interior landscape of the heart that God places treasures for others to find.”

Children of the Lord BILL CHAPMAN Northland at Mount Dora Site Minister

People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant.

He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”

And he took the children in his arms, put his hands on them and blessed them.

– Mark 10:13-16 (NIV)

touched by God? One way is through the Mount Dora Children’s Ministries. Each week, loving volunteers share the Word, the love and the fun of Jesus with 60-plus children who come through our ministries. Whether praying or playing, reading or crafting, these little ones are learning to place their faith in Christ. A huge thank you goes out to all of the adults and teens who have faithfully served in the Mount Dora Children’s Ministries: Melanie, Page, Gene, Rose, Molly, Jason, Linda, Robin, Meghan, Maddie, Thom, Sharlee, Jason, Frances, Alisia, Kristi, Tiffany, Scott, Jeremy, Charisse, Brad, Kelly, Michael, Silvana, Paula, Glenn, Ulrika, Frank, Cindy, Joy, Sommer and Christina. You seriously rock! You are the answer to Jesus’ invitation to “Let the little children come to me”!

And now, God is bringing Northland at Mount Dora an extra blessing: interim Children’s coordinator Lori Gagnon! Lori is on “assignment” from the Lord for the next three months to build up our Children’s Ministries and prepare us for the summer and beyond. Lori brings a wealth of experience in children’s ministry, including four years of staff work at

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wenty centuries ago, parents lined up to seek Jesus’ blessing on their children. These parents were fathers and mothers just like you and me, honestly looking for God’s hand of healing, protection and favor upon their little ones. And Jesus responds. He takes these sweet kids in His arms, smiles at them, gives them high-fives and butterfly kisses, and blesses them.

He wants to bless the children and parents of Northland at Mount Dora.

How will these kids get

planning purposes. The $5 cost of an adult ticket will be used to offset program costs.

The team is energized by the upcoming gathering, though it has been a long time coming. “The last Conversations was in May 2009, and with all that has happened to our team since then, including the birth of three babies, we realized we needed to take some time off before planning the next event,” one member said.

Key to the success of the event is the role of volunteers.

“We are so grateful to all of the volunteers who help make this gathering possible,” said Kristen Alderman. “Last time we had women helping with – Dr. Margi McCombs everything from setting out centerpieces to bringing a dessert to serving as a table host, making everyone feel welcome. We realize that this is definitely a team effort, which really reflects the heart of Northland … working together to serve God by serving someone else.”

“God has blessed our congregation with women who are willing to step up to the plate and lead other women,” Kristen added. “It amazes me to see all the opportunities we have, as women, to connect with one another.”

Another team member added: “Conversations is something that will probably be constantly evolving over time. This really is more of a movement than a ministry, and movements don’t necessarily follow a set course. Our desire is to connect women to the great ministries and people that are already here at Northland, year round. If we can be a catalyst to help point women in those directions, praise God.” To purchase tickets for the Conversations gathering, visit www.northlandchurch.net or stop by the Northland Bookstore. Details: conversations@northlandchurch.net

Northland at Longwood and thousands of hours volunteering with God’s little ones. Lori is excited to take the Mount Dora Children’s Ministries to the next level of effectiveness and efficiency. Lori looks forward to building relationships and being part of the Northland at Mount Dora church family.

We want Lori to receive a warm Lake County welcome from us. On Sunday, March 14, join us in the fellowship hall for a potluck luncheon to meet, greet and hear from Lori concerning the Mount Dora Children’s Ministries. Bring a dish or two to share (we have a huge refrigerator and an oven in the kitchen!), and join the families of Northland at Mount Dora for fellowship and encouragement. The lunch will start right after the 11 a.m. service concludes. Bring the kids with you; after all, it’s a family luncheon! Please RSVP to Lori (lorigagnon2010@hotmail.com or 407-230-2960). We’ll see you there!

What: Children and family potluck lunch Who: All Mount Dora congregants, especially families with newborns to 12-year-olds When: Sunday, March 14, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Where: Fellowship hall, Mount Dora site Why: To come together for fellowship and inspiration for the Mount Dora Children’s Ministries >>> MOUNTDORA.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET

MARCH LOVE COLLECTION

We are collecting for the Carpenter’s House for Children. Fresh food items needed: bananas, potatoes, beans, apples, lettuce, oranges, spinach, pears, bell peppers, grapes, tomatoes, cucumbers, strawberries, celery, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, corn on the cob and onions. Publix gift cards would also be greatly appreciated. Details: Ann South (352-267-3388 or south4@comcast.net) or Sharlee Hollingsworth (shollings worth2@cfl.rr.com) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Brad Verkaik and Meghan Williams share the love of Christ in the Mount Dora Early Childhood Ministry.

Opportunities for students on page 7.

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Savior Needed!

JEREMY JOBSON Northland at Oviedo Site Minister

reading to you and to myself. That is my ongoing prayer, that we will all remember and remind each other how much we need a Savior, and then in response to that Savior — what He has done and what He has called us to do — that we will all live very different lives, together!

This week’s focus in James 1:2-4 on perseverance is great and makes me think of one of my favorite passages, which starts in Romans 4:25 and ends in Romans 5:8 (NIV):

He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification. Therefore, since am encouraged by the words so many have we have been justified through faith, we have peace shared with me these past few weeks in response with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through to the sermon I preached (well, maybe better whom we have gained access by faith into this grace said, read) to all of you. If you were not there, feel in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope free to check it out online as a streaming video. I of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also rejoice have been most encouraged by the response to the in our sufferings, because we know that suffering conviction that comes from hearing the Sermon on produces perseverance; perseverance, character; the Mount in its entirety. and character, hope.

It is pretty intense, And hope does not That is my ongoing prayer, that we will direct and tough stuff disappoint us, because all remember and remind each other to hear, but it was what God has poured out his how much we need a Savior, and then in Christ said. Without love into our hearts by explanation in word, response to that Savior – what He has done the Holy Spirit, whom but by example in deed, he has given us. You and what He has called us to do – that we He went down from see, at just the right will all live very different lives, together! the mountainside and time, when we were continued His ministry. I still powerless, Christ feel like one of the things Christ may have been died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for doing was confining us all in our sin. It was like a righteous man, though for a good man someone He was saying: “You think you follow the Law, and might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his you don’t, but that standard is not even the real own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, standard. The real standard is even higher than Christ died for us. that, not adultery, but lust; not murder, but hate.

So none of you is without sin; I want to make sure Both of these passages talk about the importance of you understand that. All of you have sinned and fall lacking nothing in us because of what He did and continues to short of the glory of God! Now that you might begin do in, around and through each of us. All that we experience to get that, let me go and show you what I am going and endure is meant to draw us closer to Him. We are a to do about that reality that you are all in, your workmanship rooted in our need of Him. He knows that, and deadness and guilt!”

He wanted to be sure we knew that so that we would run If we don’t realize how much we need Him, we to Him. Go back and read the Sermon on the Mount again may miss Him completely. They were missing Him and again. Remember how much you need a Savior, and then completely. Galatians 3:22 says, “But the Scripture praise God for His provision of that perfect Savior. Live a has shut up everyone under sin, so that the promise life that shows your gratefulness to others. Who knows, they by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who may want to know what is different about you, and you can believe” (NASB). I think that was the point of the tell them!

Sermon on the Mount, to make them all realize how much they needed a Savior. That was my point in >>> OVIEDO.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET

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westoaksnews One Thing – It’s All About Teenagers TOMMY NOVAK Northland at West Oaks Site Minister

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re you making a difference? Do you ever wonder about that question with the different things in which you are involved? I thought I would share a few quotes from some of the teenagers involved in One Thing, the youth ministry at West Oaks. I also have included quotes from some of the leaders because this ministry also is impacting their lives.

I asked them, “What does One Thing mean to you?” Below are some of their responses.

“One Thing is a fun place to learn about God with your friends without the pressure of a church being right there.” –A.J. (senior) “One Thing is like a big family getting together and having fun while learning about the Word of God.” – Kevin (sophomore) “It is a great place to come and hang out with friends.

I always have fun and always come away learning something new about Christ.” – Kim (senior)

“It’s just a place where I can go and be around others who I know have the same spiritual beliefs I do. There’s no cruelty or judgment there. We are all just there for one thing … to worship God.” – Rachel (freshman) “My experience at One Thing is something I have never experienced before, and look forward to every week. At One Thing, I get to interact with people that I would usually not associate with at school or on my personal time. I get to open up to people my age who go through the same situations that I go through. Everyone at One Thing gets along and can have conversations for days.”

– Rafael (senior) “I love going to One Thing on Mondays; it’s a chance for me and friends to just relax and have a good time. I get to meet different people from different schools who are just like me, but in different ways, including our love for God!” – Alexandra (seventh grade) “One Thing is a place where I can learn about God with people who are like my family, and they are comfortable to be around. It is a great experience, and I learn about myself and God in a relationship.” – Nikki (freshman) Here are a few of the responses from leaders who were asked the same question:

THIS WEEK! Movie Under the Stars!

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Friday, March 12, 7 p.m., Northland at Oviedo Community Center back parking lot. Join us for a fun family night! Bring your chairs and blankets, and come enjoy a movie and popcorn! Tickets: $2 for adults and $1 for kids. Bring a donation for Help Haiti and be entered into a raffle to win a seat on a comfy couch! Details: Rebecca Sheahan (407-6833566 or rebecca.sheahan@northlandchurch.net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEXT WEEK! Greeting Card Ministry

Thursday, March 18, 9:30 a.m. or 7 p.m., Susie Brown’s home, Oviedo. No craft skills needed.

Cost: $5 per person for five cards (four for ministry and one for you). Details and RSVP by March 15: Susie Brown (407-359-5023 or susiebrown@cfl. rr.com) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Crazy Cards! (Adults only, please) Saturday, March 20, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., NOCC. Join us for a night of fun, fellowship and friendly team competition. Details and RSVP: Tim Brown (timbrown@cfl.rr.com) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Easter Picnic

Saturday, March 27, 12:30 p.m., Riverside Park, Oviedo. Join your Northland at Oviedo family for a day of fellowship, an Easter egg hunt and a reading of the Resurrection story. There will be live music and face painting! Bring your own picnic lunch, and blankets or chairs. There will be limited parking, so we suggest coordinating with your Neighborhood Gathering Groups and ride together. Details: Rebecca Sheahan (407-683-3566 or rebecca. sheahan@northlandchurch.net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lend a Hand!

We are currently in need of volunteers to serve with our setup and takedown team on Sundays, 7 to 8 a.m. and following the 11 a.m. service. Details: Josh Smith (JoshuaMSmith1@yahoo.com or 407739-8602) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Opportunities for students on page 7.

“One Thing is a place to laugh, play, pray and express your love for God and each other. I get blessed and refreshed every Monday night being with these incredible young people and our leaders.” – Marilee “This is a precious time, first with our Lord as I consider how great His love is toward us, and then what I can do to share with our youth what Jesus means to me.” – Jon “I get excited seeing the kids come together, having fun and hearing about how much God loves them.” – Max More than anything, God is doing some incredible things in the lives of these teenagers, and we have been encouraged to see how these teenagers are responding to who God is and what He has done for them! If you have an interest in helping out with this ministry, please talk to me or any of the other leaders. It is a blessing to work with teenagers, and seeing them respond to Christ can change you also. >>> WESTOAKS.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET

STAY FOR BRUNCH

Sunday, March 28, immediately after the service, fellowship hall. Join us for a delicious “West Oaks family” brunch. Bring a brunch item to share, and we’ll provide the rest! Details: Derika Hacker (derika.hacker@northlandchurch.net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Opportunities for students on page 7.

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Committed to Serving

BY MICHAEL VAN HUIS Northland Executive Director Service

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE AT NORTHLAND

To register, visit Northland’s website (www.northland church.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 • Facilities Weekend setup team • Classroom teachers and helpers • children’s MINISTRIES GREETERS • Buddies

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hen we serve the God we do, sometimes He asks us to move to new places and at times when we do not expect. This has happened with one of our key staff members, Vanessa Puleo.

Many of you have gotten to know Vanessa as you have worn the blue Serve Team T-shirts while you have served here in the local community. You have fixed houses, packed food packets and served with our local partners with her coordination and direction. We have grown as a church in our involvement in service in our local community through her leadership over the last two years. As you can see in her own writing, God has called her to move on to a new venture in ministry.

Our commitment to seeing this congregation serve in ever-expanding ways will continue as strong as ever. We are in prayer that God will bring the right person at the right time to continue what has been started and see us keep growing in our ability to serve. We will continue to communicate about serving locally in all the same ways we have been through the paper and the website. As God leads us down the path of finding a new person to come into this role, we will keep you posted and engaged. We are on the path to have a record year of our congregation serving this community, and we don’t want to see that momentum slowed in any way. If you have an interest in taking on this role, contact HR@northlandchurch.net.

Please pray for God’s direction and blessing for Vanessa and encourage her as you continue to see her here at Northland.

Called to a Life of Service

IN THE COMMUNITY

Vanessa’s home away from home … the supply trailer.

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.

Next Local Serve Day: Saturday, March 27

Vanessa and Pastor Joel at Project Homeless Connect.

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

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Brazil Amazon River 1. . . . . . . . . . . . .June 12-20

Soccer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 12-22

English Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . June 26-July 4

Amazon River 2. . . . . . . . . . . . August 7-15

Amazon Fishing/Construction. October 16-24 Cuba Church Development. . . . . . . . . April 18-23 Egypt Sports Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 1-12

Mercy Ministry . . . . . . . . . End of September Haiti Rebuilding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 12-19

Rebuilding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 10-17 Jamaica High School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 13-20 South Africa

Teach/Mentor Students . . . . . . . June 13-26 Ukraine Orphanage Ministry. . . . . . . . . . June 16-29

English Camp. . . . . . . . . . . June 28-July 10

Orphan Camp. . . . . . . . . . . June 28-July 10

Youth Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 16-30 Sri Lanka Orphan Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 1-10 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

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KINGDOM NOISE 5K RUN FOR HOPE Saturday, March 27, 6:30 a.m.

Northland at Longwood

Details: www.facebook.com/NorthlandRink and select the “Events” tab.

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)

MD CREW352

(Christians Radically Encouraging Worship)

Sundays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., room 13; Wednesdays, 7 p.m., sanctuary. For 6th– to 12th-graders. Details: Bill Chapman (352-434-4116 or bill.chapman@northlandchurch.net)

WO one thing

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

Teaching and Hangout Time

LW LOT 9

Last Friday of every month, 7 to 8:30 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 (407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net)

OV AXIS: High School Ministry

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

(NO LUGRox MARCH 13)

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!

LW LOT 9

First Friday of every month, 7 to 8:30 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)

LW, MD, OV, WO

SOUTHWIND SPRING RETREAT

March 12 to 14, Young Life Southwind Camp. Enjoy rockin’ worship, challenging messages, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, rope courses, swimming, basketball, volleyball, disk golf, a game room and shopping at the Young Life camp store. Cost: $175.

Registration and payment must be received by Tuesday, March 9.

Check-in: Friday, March 12, 4:30 p.m., The Rink. Return: Sunday, March 14, 2 p.m., The Rink. Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407-9497194 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)

OV AXIS: Middle School MINISTRY Girls Overnight Trip

March 19 to 21, Clark Beach House, New Smyrna Beach.

Cost: $15. Leave from NOCC on Friday, March 19 at 5:30 p.m.; pick up at Hagerty High School on Sunday, March 21 at 12:30 p.m. Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407-949-7194 or shaylynn. stoner@northlandchurch.net)

NEW DAY & TIME!

Sundays, 5 to 7 p.m., NOCC. Bring a friend! Youth group environment with interactive activities and fun. Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407-949-7194 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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My name is: __________________________________________________ Today we worship God as the God of peace.

When you see each thing that comes into your life as a blessing, you’ll thank God for everything, and that’s worship!

Hello, boys and girls.

Welcome to the Beehive!

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

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Perseverance is the kind of strength that keeps going and never gives up.

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Shalom means peace. It is a greeting that means, May all that comes into your life be a blessing to you and complete you.

Bzzz.

Bzzz.

Who’s there?

Shelly.

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

I think it’s important to God because __________________________________________________

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Shelly who?

Shellyome.

Shalom to you, too.

Thanks.

Unscramble the letters below to see the kind of strength that keeps going without giving up.

REVESREPECNA __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

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Answer: PERSEVERANCE

Being Complete James 1:2-4; Philippians 1:6 Everything that comes into our lives helps make us complete. Even our troubles bring good things into our lives. James explains it this way: “My brothers and sisters, you will face all kinds of trouble. When you do, think of it as pure joy.

Your faith will be put to the test. You know that when that happens it will produce in you the strength to keep going without giving up. That kind of strength is called perseverance. It must be allowed to finish its work. Then you will be complete. You will have everything you need.”

Paul was so sure of this that he said, “I am sure that the One who began a good work in you will carry it on until it is completed. That will be on the day Jesus returns.”

Draw a picture of yourself greeting someone by saying “Shalom!”

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

Come serve in Children’s Ministries.

You will bee blessed!

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

This week write down any new things that happen to you.

Ask God to show you how each one can be a blessing to you.

Hey there, why did you make that?

Search for and circle each word from Philippians 1:6.

“I am sure that the One who began a good work in you will carry it on until it is completed.”

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

eer of the w t n lu Leslie has a o V passionate love for Jesus, as

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Draw a line leading the bees through the maze to greet their friends.

It’s a miracle! Jesus fed 5,000 people with only five loaves of bread and two fish!

Word Bank: I AM SURE THAT THE ONE WHO BEGAN A GOOD WORK IN YOU WILL CARRY IT ON UNTIL IS COMPLETED

evidenced by her great desire to see young children learn about Him and know His love.

She teaches our kindergartners weekly, fills in at check-in and substitutes whenever called upon. Her willingness to serve where she’s needed and her energy make Leslie a great asset to our Children’s Ministries team.

Thank you, Leslie, for sharing your heart, time and talents with all of us!

In Children’s Church, we learned that when we give what God has given to us, even if it’s something small, God can use it to do big things.

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p Lenten Grou . . .

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 3

Do you believe that people are born inherently good or inherently bad?

How do you think nonbelievers would answer this question?

Illustration: If you are able, watch the provided video clip now. You can get it at www.northlandchurch.net. Click on the “2 Stories” tab at the bottom of the home page, and select the video clip for week 3.

Class contribution: Each week ask one volunteer to commit to contribute something to the group for the following week’s discussion: a response, reflection or highlight of the Scripture or lesson from an outside source, some kind of nugget or interesting application he or she 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.

2 Stories: Read together Genesis 4:1-16. Then read aloud the quote below: “Many details emphasize the depth of Cain’s crime, and therefore of the Fall: the context is worship, the victim a brother; and while Eve had been talked into her sin, Cain will not have even God talk him out of his; nor will he confess to it, nor yet accept his punishment.” (Derek Kidner, Genesis) The effects of sin can easily be seen in this story. Which verses indicate the sin in Cain’s heart?

Why did Cain murder his brother?

Hebrews 11:4 and 1 John 2:9-11 shed more light on this story. Why didn’t God accept Cain’s offering?

What do you think of God’s punishment? Was it a stigma or a safe-conduct?

What does Cain’s response tell you about him? What, specifically, did he leave, following his interaction with God? Read the song that Cain’s descendant, Lamech, sang for his wives in Genesis 4:23-24. How do you see the fast progression of immorality?

Before you leave the story of Adam, read together Genesis 4:25-26. What spiritual change began with Seth’s family?

• How do you see the story of Christ being woven through your life?

• What did you learn about God this week?

• What did you learn about you this week?

• What did you learn about us/each other this week?

Personal Challenge: Our only hope is for a savior, one who changes us from the inside out.

Where/how do you see your greatest need for a savior?

How have you been able to perceive the hand of God at work in your daily life?

How has He been transforming your heart and life?

Prayer:

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od’s Word is the lifeline of faith. Most of us, as believers, desire to have God’s Word in our lives.

Most of us even understand the necessity of having it feed our souls. But making that a reality in our lives in today’s busy world can be a challenge.

You will be glad to know that taking God’s Word with you wherever you go has never been easier. Recently, an online and mobile version of the Bible called You Version has been added to Northland’s website. Go to “Get Equipped,” and you will see the tab. Create your own username and password, and this Bible program will not only design a reading program to fit your needs, but it also will track your progress for you, pulling up each day’s Scriptures when you log in. Or you can download an application to your iPhone, BlackBerry or other mobile device, so you can literally have His Word in your hand at all times!

There is also an online community where you can engage with others who are reading the same passages.

It is our hope that this will provide a means for you to take the next steps in your journey to spiritual maturity.

Merciful God, We confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart.

We have failed to be an obedient church.

We have not done your will, we have broken your law, we have rebelled against your love, we have not loved our neighbors, and we have not heard the cry of the needy.

Forgive us, we pray.

Free us for joyful obedience, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

—Gathering Prayer of Confession, BCP

FREE Maundy Thursday showing

The

Passion

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

Northland at Longwood Sanctuary

Wrap-up: Now read together 1 John 4:7-14. This passage describes the transformation that has to occur in our hearts. Compare this passage with the picture of mankind we get from Genesis 4.

Love GOD, your God, with your whole heart: love him with all that’s in you, love him with all you’ve got! Write these commandments that I’ve given you today on your hearts. Get them inside of you and then get them inside your children.

Talk about them wherever you are, sitting at home or walking in the street; talk about them from the time you get up in the morning to when you fall into bed at night.

Tie them on your hands and foreheads as a reminder; inscribe them on the doorposts of your homes and on your city gates.

–Deuteronomy 6:5-9 (The Message, by Eugene Peterson)

Best used by: March 8-14

Opener:

Bible Goes Mobile from Northland’s Website

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. Be prepared for the brutal, barbaric beatings that Christ endures. Child care is not available. Details: Ruth Sapp (407-9494039 or ruth.sapp@northlandchurch.net)

Have the Bible on your Blackberry, iPhone or other mobile device.

Military Wives and Mothers Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1111. Join other women in similar situations for Bible study and prayer. This group will use the devotional Faith Deployed: Daily Encouragement for Military Wives, by Jocelyn Green. Come and support one another through 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)

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)

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)

CARE GROUPS

LW Parents of the Prodigals

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 STRUGGLING WITH HOMOSEXUALITY? (MEN)

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 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 (407-5999770) 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

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)

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 Faith Deployed: Daily Encouragement for Military Wives, by Jocelyn Green 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 (352-408-2640 or lauramartin32778@gmail. com)

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SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

LW FAITH AND SCIENCE GROUP Fourth Tuesday of every month, 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 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 (407-463-9398 or blv292@cfl.rr.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)

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

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 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 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 GOLF — links fellowship • 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 • Friday, March 26, 7:45 a.m., Alaqua Country Club, cost $43 • Tuesday, April 6, 9:45 a.m., DeBary Country Club, cost $41 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 (407-880-9932 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 (407-333-2612) • Ponce Inlet Lighthouse Ride Sunday, March 14, 9:30 a.m. The group will depart at 10 a.m. for a fun fellowship ride and lunch oceanside. Bring lunch money and $5 for the lighthouse admission (www. ponceinlet.org).

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 SINGLE PURPOSE (Singles age 35 and up) Fourth Sunday of each month, 4 to 5:45 p.m., room 4209. Join other single Christian adults for a time of worship, prayer, classes and fellowship. This month’s study: “NOOMA”: Rain 001. Singles also meet weekly in small groups throughout Central Florida. Details: Yvonne Lutz, Liza Johnson or Dave Mullen (singlepurpose35andup@gmail.com) 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)

WO WEST OAKS PLAY GROUP

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

WO LADIES NIGHT OUT

Connect with West Oaks women each month.

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

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

BAPTISMS LW ADULT BAPTISMS Sunday, March 14, 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., room 1116, Student Ministries and Care Center.

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)

MD = Northland at Mount dora

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

Sundays, 12:30 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. Lunch is provided. 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

OV = Northland at Oviedo

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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)

Sundays, 9 a.m., rooms 4206-7. Also available via e-learning (www.northland church.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 407937-1832)

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 Revelation Part 3

LW Third Verse

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)

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 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) LW THE MARRIAGE COURSE — ALPHA 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 (407-949-7183 or barbara.olsen@ northlandchurch.net)

WO = Northland at west oaks

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 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 life and interaction. Details and registration: Doug Hubbard (407-695-5100 or doughubbard@ gmail.com) LW Strategies for Planned Purity Mondays, 7 p.m., room 1104, Student Ministries and Care Center. For parents and adults teaching lifetime training in purity of heart. Details: Jennie Bishop (407-792-8144 or jennie@jenniebishop.com); child care available by reservation: Morgan Perun (407937-1757 or morgan.perun@northlandchurch. net) OV ADULT SMALL GROUP

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

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

OV ADULT SMALL GROUP

Mondays, 7 p.m., Wiest home, Oviedo.

Study: Defining Moments, by Andy Stanley.

This study will introduce some perplexing truths to those who have grown comfortable with misinformed lifestyles and belief systems.

Details: Paul and Pam Wiest (407-977-5295 or wiestpj@earthlink.net)

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

Details and registration: Diane Jones (407-9497188 or diane.jones@northlandchurch.net) • STEP 1—BECOMING A PART OF GOD’S FAMILY: 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 = Northland at LONGWOOD

MD = Northland at Mount dora

MEN LW FAITHFUL AND TRUE

Mondays, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall. Join a fellowship of men pursuing sexual integrity. Workbooks are available at Northland’s bookstore for $17. Details and registration: Bryce Hagedorn (407-227-3072 or brycehagedorn@yahoo.com) or Kevin Urichko (407-949-7166 or kevin.urichko@ northlandchurch.net)

LW MEN AT THE CROSS

Saturday, March 13, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Sanctuary, Northland at Longwood. Men at the Cross is a sustained movement of disciple making that seeks to equip men to grow the local church and fulfill the Great Commission by empowering and equipping men to become effective lifetime disciple makers who will “love a man to Jesus until that man is ready to love a man to Jesus.”

Speakers include: Joe White, Rick Rigsby, David Loveless and American Idol finalist Phil Stacey.

Bring your sons as there will be a special session for teenagers in addition to the main session!

Details and tickets: www.northlandchurch.net or www.menatthecross.org

LW Men’s Fraternity — The Quest for Authentic Manhood Thursdays, starting March 25, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 4210. Join a journey to understand your masculine identity and learn to pursue authentic manhood as a lifelong priority. Topics include seasons of a man’s life, uncovering wounds, marriage, fatherhood and a plan for manhood.

Registration and details: Bob Keiderling (407618-3183 or bobk226@hotmail.com) 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: Forgotten God: Reversing Our Tragic Neglect of the Holy Spirit,

by Frances Chan. Details: Jerry Murphy (407522-1672 or jerry.murphy@ieee.org)

OV = Northland at Oviedo

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Experiencing God: Knowing and Doing the Will of God Mondays, 7 p.m., home of Laurie Jean Harrington. This study will help you experience the height, depth and breadth of God’s love while being remade, reoriented and restored from the frustration of what you may have known as stale religion. Captured not by a concept, but by your Creator, reborn in relationship. Details: Laurie Jean Harrington (lauriejean2@bellsouth.net or 407-977-6742)

OV Lord Change My Attitude Fridays, 9:30 a.m., NOCC. What does God think about attitudes? This study uses examples from the Israelites’ journey out of Egypt, of how attitudes can affect whether someone stays in the wilderness or enjoys the blessings of the Promised Land. Details: Linda McGrath (lmcgr2033@cfl.rr.com or 407-574-3249)

Opportunities to serve at Northland.

Questions about serving at a Northland Distributed site?

MD photographer

Take photos of regular activities and special events at the Mount Dora site for use in the newspaper, on the blog or website. Must have your own camera and be able to shoot in large format. Details: Dede Caruso (newspaper@ northlandchurch.net)

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 (407-9370549 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. 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)

Longwood: VANESSA PULEO vanessa.puleo@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7156 Mount Dora: Bill Chapman bill.chapman@northlandchurch.net or 352-434-4116 Oviedo: Rebecca Sheahan rebecca.sheahan@northlandchurch.net or 407-683-3566 West Oaks: Derika Hacker derika.hacker@northlandchurch.net or 407-473-4537

LW COVERING CARE BLANKET

LW CELEBRATE RECOVERY MUSICIANS

LW DISASTER RESPONSE TEAMS

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 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)

WOMEN

LW SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN AND TEENS

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)

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)

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

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WO = Northland at west oaks

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

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

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

LW

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

LW HELP INCARCERATED MEN

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

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

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

LW RECOVERY MINISTRY

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

MD VOLUNTEER AT THE CARPENTER’S HOUSE FOR CHILDREN This center in Lake County is home to 16 abandoned, displaced and medically needy children, ranging in age from 2 to 19 years. There are many opportunities for involvement. Details: Ann South (south4@comcast.net or 352-2673388) or www.thecarpentershouseoflakecounty. com

OV GOOD SAMARITAN

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

OV International Friendship Ministries

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

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

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) 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 Christcentered ministry for men and women struggling with homosexuality. Details: John Westcott (407-514-4356 or www. exchangeministries.org). A support group takes place the first Monday of each month at 7:15 p.m to encourage parents, friends and family who have loved ones struggling with sexual identity. Details: Cherrie Rowe (407322-6850 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) 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 407-327-

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1474) or Candy Guernsey (cwgrfg@aol.com or 407-323-9433) Tim Hawkins Comedy Night Saturday, March 27, doors open at 6 p.m., The Master’s Academy, 1500 Lukas Lane, Oviedo. Tickets: $15 per person. Details: Laura Deery (407-971-2221) 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)

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)

Confidence In Crisis Thursdays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Panera Bread in Winter Springs (in the Publix plaza at Tuskawilla and Red Bug Lake roads). Designed for women experiencing marital crisis with separation and/or divorce. Offering encouragement through prayer, discussion and general upliftment. Details: Sandy Isaacs (407-272-7522 or sandylisaacs@yahoo.com) MOPS (MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS) First and third Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m., east/central Orlando. Meet other moms and get refreshed. Details: Jackie Howe (407281-9276 or congagirl@earthlink.net) 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

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

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, 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 407-2213981) Community Bible Study Wednesdays, through May 5, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Community United Methodist on 1792, Casselberry. Study: The Divided Kingdom (1 & 2 Kings and Minor Prophets). Children’s classes are available for infants through preschoolers. Details: Sandi McLaughlin (407342-4765 or sandimclaughlin@yahoo.com)

MD = Northland at Mount dora

Mortgage Payment Total Budget

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

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

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

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

MD LOVE COLLECTION

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

THIS YEAR

Surplus/ (Deficit) Need Received

34,890

22,543 (12,347)

259,991

237,537 (22,454)

bed sheets and pillowcases and other items are needed at Safehouse of Seminole for battered women and their children. Complete needs list (www.safehouseofseminole.org).

Details: admin@safehouseofseminole.org or 407-302-5220 vehicles are needed at Recovery House of Central Florida (www.recoveryhouseinc.org). It also needs pressure-washing equipment, power tools, and hand tools. Details: Erik Robinson (407-323-5857 or erikrhcf@yahoo.com)

Birth Announcement

Pastor Joel has a new website

214,994 (10,107)

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)

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

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

225,101

LOAN BALANCE is currently $19,260,000

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AUTOMOBILE NEEDED by Northland’s Service Department to provide transportation for visiting guests and missionaries.

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

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THIS WEEK

Ministry/Operations

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

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

was born on Sunday, February 28, to Oviedo Site Minister Jeremy Jobson and his wife, Maggie. Ellery was welcomed home by her sister, Zoe (4), and brother, Matt (3).

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).

As of march 1, 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

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)

WO = Northland at west oaks

Ellery Grace Jobson

donations

FINANCIAL REPORT

OV = Northland at Oviedo

Surplus/ (Deficit)

Topics include peace, immigration, creation care, and becoming completely pro-life.

www.pastorjoelhunter.com Also includes a teaching series about how to approach today’s issues biblically, respectfully and effectively.

ATTENDANCE: Weekend of February 27 to March 1, 2010 7,658 Northland at Longwood Northland at Mount Dora 256 Northland at Oviedo 308 Northland at West Oaks 115 Evangelical Council for Northland Webstream 2,093 at 1,239 sites Financial Accountability Total 10,430 at 1,243 sites ..................................................................................................................

2,025,909 1,780,361 (245,548) 314,010

197,826 (116,184)

2,339,919 1,978,187 (361,732) *

*Deficit currently being covered by operating reserve.

Total offering to Haiti to date: $138,227.01

Bring a special offering 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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

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

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

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

WEST OAKS SITE

407-949-4039 407-937-0544 407-328-4785

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

FAMILIES 16

BUILDING HEAVEN-LIKE FAMILIES

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:

“I AM...not myself” Healthy In Every Way (The Meaning of Shalom) Scripture focus:

James 1:2-4 (NASB)

Worship focus:

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Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

Christ today as the Prince of Peace. The One who is perfect and complete intercedes for my completeness, my Shalom. He will complete the good work He has begun in me (Philippians 1:6).

summary prayer: NOTES:

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Loving God, we have gathered to meet you. We have come to listen to you, to seek you, to worship you. You are the beginning of all things, the life of all things; you knew us before we were born. In you we become; in you we live.

Loving God, you are here and everywhere, around us and within us; you know our inmost thoughts. In you we hope; in you we live. You are the source of serenity, giving peace that is beyond our understanding. In you we are still; in you we live. Loving God, we live in you; we worship you.

Loving God, you live in us; we worship you.

Amen.

(Worship Sourcebook, page 66, #16)

NEXT WEEKEND: Dr. Joel C. Hunter | Building Heaven-like “Families” | “I AM...not myself” | Hurts From Many Days (The Wounded Healer) | 1 Peter 4:12-13

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