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MARCH 13 - 20, 2010
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VOLUME 11, ISSUE 11
“ We do not know where we will be two, ten or twenty years from now. What we can know, however, is that man suffers and that a sharing of suffering can make us move forward.”
– Henri Nouwen, The Wounded Healer
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What’s Happening This Week? LONGWOOD SITE
MOUNT DORA SITE
Saturday, MARCH 13
4:00 pm 4:45 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm
Prayer Meeting Prayer Room Growing Kids Gods Way 4206-7 Worship (cc) Sanctuary Infant/Walker – K’s ECW Grades 1–5 CWW Battlecry for a Generation Group Study 4204 LUGRox The Rink/SMCC
SUNday, march 14
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 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 Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Fusion College Ministry
Monday, march 15
9:45 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 7:00 pm 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) Near Him Home Educators Precepts Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Purity Works (cc) GriefShare (cc) Common Ground Adult Ministry (cc) Financial Peace University Faithful and True Men’s Group
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 Sanctuary ECW CWW The Rink/SMCC The Rink/SMCC 4206-7 4213-15 Sanctuary ECW CWW 1104/SMCC 4206-7 The Rink/SMCC 4209-10 F.Hall/SMCC
TUESday, march 16
6:45 am 10:00 am 2:00 pm 2:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:15 pm
Men’s Bible Study 1118/SMCC Page Turners 4128 Divine Reflections Art Group 4208 Near Him Home Educators 1116-18/SMCC 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 Conquering Fear, Anger and Anxiety (cc) 4204
WEDNEsday, march 17
9:00 am 11:45 am 6:30 pm 6:45 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm
Joy of Living 4209-10 Helping Hearts F.Hall Doulos The Rink/SMCC Marriage 911 (cc) 4206-7 Women’s Healing and Recovery 1111/SMCC Lenten Study Hospitality Suite/Lobby
THURsday, mARCH 18
6:30 am 6:15 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm
Women’s Prayer Marriage Course (cc) Access Parent Support Group His Way (cc) Crown Life Groups Divine Reflections Art Group Blanket Ministry
Friday, MARCH 19
10:00 am 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm
Conversations Celebrate Recovery O2 (High School Ministries) Conversations
Saturday, MARCH 20
7:30 am 4:00 pm 4:45 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm
*Concurrent worship with other sites (cc) Child care provided (hi) Hearing-impaired interpretation (sp) Spanish interpretation (ECW) Early Childhood Wing
1116/SMCC The Rink/SMCC 5108-9 F.Hall/SMCC 4204-5 4209 4217 The Rink/SMCC CWW The Rink/SMCC F.Hall/SMCC
Celebrate Recovery Training Seminar The Rink/SMCC Prayer Meeting Prayer Room Growing Kids Gods Way 4206-7 Worship (cc) Sanctuary Infant/Walker – K’s ECW Grades 1–5 CWW Battlecry for a Generation Group Study 4204 LUGRox The Rink/SMCC Infant Baptism/Dedication Class 4213-15 Couples Café Nature’s Table Café
SUNday, march 14
9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:30 am 9:30 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am
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 16 6:30 am 7:00 pm
Men’s Bible Fellowship Celebrate Recovery (cc)
WEDNEsday, MARCH 17
9:00 am 6:00 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm
Women’s Bible Study Gathering 242 CREW352 Women’s Bible Fellowship Lenten Study
Celebrate the Resurrection Join Us for Easter Worship Services
Rooms 2-3 Calvary Chapel Rooms 2-3 F.Hall Sanctuary Conference Room Rooms 2-3
Friday, MARCH 19 7:00 pm
(CWW) Children’s Worship Wing (SMCC) Student Ministries and Care Center (F.Hall) Fellowship Hall (NOCC) Northland at Oviedo Community Center
Mount Dora Home Group
Various locations
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.
OVIEDO SITE SUNday, march 14
9:00 am Worship (cc)* 9:00 am Infants 9:00 am Classes for 2’s - 3’s 9:00 am Classes for 4’s - K’s 9:00 am Grade School 11:00 am Worship (cc)* 11:00 am Infants 11:00 am Classes for 2’s - 3’s 11:00 am Classes for 4’s - K’s 11:00 am Grade School 11:00 am AXIS: Middle School Ministry 5:00 pm AXIS: High School Ministry
Auditorium 9-109 9-107 9-105 8-107 Auditorium 9-109 9-107 9-105 8-107 Hallway NOCC
OVIEDO: Sunday, April 4. . . . . . . . 9 and 11 a.m. WEST OAKS: Sunday, April 4. . . . . . . . 9 a.m. Child care will be available for ages 3 and under at all services, with the exception of Sunday’s 7 a.m. service.
Monday, MARCH 15 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm
Experiencing God (Women) Harrington home Believing God – Beth Moore Study Dewey home Defining Moments - Andy Stanley Study Wiest home
Tuesday, MARCH 16
6:30 am 6:30 pm
Men’s Fraternity Groups Adult Small Group
NOCC Welday home
THURsday, mARCH 18
9:30 am 7:00 pm
Greeting Card Ministry Greeting Card Ministry
Brown home Brown home
Friday, MARCH 19
9:30 am 5:30 pm
Lord, Change My Attitude (Women) AXIS:MSM Girls Overnight Trip Drop-off
NOCC NOCC
Saturday, MARCH 20
7:15 am 9:00 am 6:30 pm
The Quest for Authentic Manhood (Men) NOCC Men’s Sports Ministry: Flag football Hollowbrook Field Crazy Cards NOCC
WEST OAKS SITE SUNday, march 14 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am
Monday, MARCH 15 7:00 pm
One Thing (Middle/High School students)
Saturday, MARCH 20 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
Men in the Word
Novak home
Conference room
Distributed Sites @ Home
Are you interested in starting a distributed site in your home or another setting? If so, contact Dan Lacich (407-367-9612 or dan.lacich@northlandchurch.net).
JOIN any of these worship sites:
Kissimmee/St. Cloud First and third Sundays of each month, 11 a.m. 1000 Costa Mesa Lane, Kissimmee Located in the Lago Buendia subdivision, located off I-92 and Partin Settlement Road. Details: Kristen Dusseau (407-247-6030) or Michael Dusseau (407-761-8846) New Smyrna Beach Sundays, 5:45 p.m. 528 Oliver Drive, New Smyrna Beach Join Cynthia and Richard Hines in their home for worship. Details: Cynthia and Richard Hines (386-663-4370) North Carolina Sundays, 5:30 p.m. Klaus home, 200 W. 14th St., Salisbury, NC Join Laurie and Tim Klaus in their home for worship. Details: Laurie and Tim Klaus (704-636-5966 or pianolauriek@yahoo.com)
PRAY FOR the prisoners with whom we worship concurrently: Seminole County John E. Polk Correctional Facility Sundays, 9 a.m.; Mondays, 7 p.m. Serving the men’s dorms. Details: Jail ministry voice mail (407-949-4007) Orange County 33rd Street Correctional Facility Sundays, 9 a.m., DVD Serving the women’s Christian dorm. Details: Jail ministry voice mail (407-949-4007)
ABOUT Northland Our Vision
To see people coming to Christ and growing in Him as we link local and global communities for ministry and worship everywhere, every day.
Our Mission
To call people to know and follow Christ and equip them to worship and serve together.
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Worship Times
Saturdays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 p.m. Sundays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9*(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! INFO
Simply look for the locations in the foyer with this icon. A host will be there to connect with you.
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)
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FOR ALL WOMEN TO WORSHIP, BE ENCOURAGED AND CONNECT.
Now through April 4
Friday, March 19, 10 a.m. to noon, or 7 to 9 p.m.
Participate:
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”
lent.northlandchurch.net More info on page 10.
More info on page 11.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What’s Happening This Week? 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Welcome / Coming Up 4-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spotlight News / Site News 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Serve News 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Student Ministries 8-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The BeeHive Worship Guide for Kids 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Equipping News 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BELONG 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BELIEVE 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BECOME 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BE SENT 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BEYOND 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stewardship 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Directory 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sermon Notes
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Publish His glorious deeds among the nations. Tell everyone about the amazing things He does. (Psalm 96:3, NLT) Send newspaper correspondence to: newspaper@northlandchurch.net Newspaper Staff Dede Caruso, Coordinator/Production Artist, Media Design Melissa Bogdany, Copy Editor Robert Andrescik, Director of Print and Public Relations Connie Rainwater, Director of Content Development Barbara Olsen, Director of Adult Equipping Tracy Bardwell, Multimedia Designer, Media Design Newspaper Volunteers Becky Hunter, Editor-at-Large Bob Wegner, Photographer Sarah Hall, Photographer Haley Mabrey, Photographer Everett Montiel, Photographer Robb Richardson, Photographer
Spanish interpretation is available in Longwood and online! Visit the Welcome Desk for a headset or worship at www.northlandchurch.net. h•g
Invite your Facebook friends to come to church with you, without leaving the familiar Facebook environment. www.facebook.com/northlandchurch
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Cost: $5 per person. Child care available. Purchase tickets online (www.northlandchurch.net) or at the Northland Bookstore.
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.
More info on page 14.
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:_ _____________________________________________
Meeting Others Where They Are Spanish-language interpretation launches in Longwood and online.
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n a dimly lit room on the second floor at Northland at Longwood, tucked away from the congregation worshiping in the sanctuary nearby, sits Claudia Villalba. Wearing headphones and staring intently into a monitor that alights her face, she watches as Pastor Vernon Rainwater opens today’s service. “Thank you for bringing the church into this room,” he says. “Gracias por traer la iglesia al interior de este sitio,” she says. Her welcome is heard both in Longwood, by worshipers wearing special listening devices, and around the world by those participating online. Northland officially began offering Spanish interpretation last weekend during the 9 and 11 a.m. services. According to Mike Fernandez, a longtime Northland minister who is leading the church’s interpretation efforts, this was in response to both a local need and a global opportunity. “Nearly every weekend, we had people coming to the Welcome Desk asking if we offered Spanish interpretation. Plus, there are up to a half billion people worldwide who speak this language,” he explains. “The potential to bring glory to God is just huge.” Connecting with the Spanish-speaking world is another way Northland is distributing itself, going out to others and meeting them where they are. “Christ demonstrated His love for us by taking on human form and meeting us where we are,” Fernandez adds. “We’re trying our best to follow the Savior’s example — taking His message to others in a form that they can best relate to, for love’s sake.”
For that reason, it was crucial that the interpretation be at the highest level of excellence so that it could be understood by the maximum number of people. Enter Claudia Villalba, a Columbian-born, federally certified interpreter who also happens to be a follower of Jesus Christ. “Good interpreters do more than relay words; they pick up on facial expressions, nuances that convey the intent of the speaker,” Fernandez says. “Claudia has gotten such high marks from Spanish-speaking Claudia people from different Villalba dialects, so the standard of excellence has been extended into this area.” According to Northland’s senior pastor, Dr. Joel C. Hunter, having a Spanish interpreter for worship literally opens up a whole new world for the church. “This is not just a small step for Northland, but a giant leap for how we do ministry,” he says. While encouraging reports are starting to come in from around the world, a woman in Longwood recently helped to bring home just how much this resource means to people. Fernandez concludes, “The week we started, a lady came up to us … Her face just lit up as she talked about hearing the truth about Jesus in her own language. Word of mouth is a big deal in the Latin culture, and word is spreading fast about our Spanish interpretation. You wouldn’t believe the excitement I’m seeing.”
Reuniéndose con otros donde ellos se encuentran
Traducción simultánea al español ha comenzado en Longwood y a través de Internet.
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n una habitación a media luz ubicada en el segundo piso de la iglesia Northland en Longwood, escondida de la congregación reunida en alabanza en el santuario a unos pocos metros, se encuentra Claudia Villalba. Con unos audífonos y observando fijamente un monitor que ilumina su rostro, ve al pastor Vernon Rainwater dar la bienvenida al servicio de hoy. “Thank you for bringing the church into this room,” Dice él. “Gracias por traer la iglesia al interior de este sitio,” traduce ella. Su saludo de bienvenida es escuchado en Longwood, por personas que llevan equipos especiales para escuchar la traducción simultánea... y en todo el mundo por aquellos que participan de los servicios en línea. Northland oficialmente ha comenzado a ofrecer traducción simultánea al español desde hace una semana durante los servicios de las 9 y 11 am. Según Mike Fernández, un ministro con muchos años al servicio de Northland quien está liderando los esfuerzos de interpretación en la iglesia, en respuesta tanto a las necesidades locales y a las oportunidades globales. “Casi cada fin de semana teníamos personas que se acercaban a la recepción de la iglesia preguntando si ofrecíamos traducción simultánea al español. Además, son casi 500 millones de personas en todo el mundo de habla hispana” explicó. “El potencial para llevar la
An Intimate Gathering with Jesus BILL CHAPMAN Northland at Mount Dora Site Minister
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recipe you love to share with others. Bring your whole family, and connect with your Christian family. Be led to the throne of God by the CREW352 youth worship band. Be spiritually fed by the teaching of the Word. The theme of this month’s Gathering is “An Intimate Gathering with Jesus.” The Lord shared one last intimate meal with His closest friends before His betrayal, arrest and crucifixion. Luke tells us, “When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table. And he said to them, ‘I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer’” (Luke 22:14-15, NIV). It was a sweet time of intimate connection with His friends, His brothers, His sheep, a time that Jesus “eagerly desired.” Today the Spirit of Jesus yearns to connect with us in deep, intimate ways, too. God says to us, “Where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them” (Matthew 18:20, NIV). So for the 30, 50 or 80 of us that are together at Gathering 242, He will be with us!
hen I was a kid, there were several traditions I could count on. One was that we sat down together for dinner. Though my brother David and I typically shoveled our dinners down in about four minutes, we had to remain at the table for conversation and connection with our parents. To this day, with my own family, dinner just doesn’t feel like dinner unless the five of us sit down and stay together throughout the meal! Northlanders at Mount Dora are building a “family meal” tradition as well. We call it Gathering 242. On the third Wednesday of each month, the entire Mount Dora family comes together for food, fellowship, worship and the Word of God. We are upholding the tradition of the early church in Jerusalem: “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer” (Acts 2:42, NIV). Teaching, fellowship, food, prayer and worship … you will experience all this and more at the Mount Dora Gathering 242. Make your favorite dish, the The Chapmans enjoy some fellowship with Richie Kluesener at Gathering 242.
Gloria de Dios a ellos es enorme”. Por esta razón, fue crucial que la traducción simultánea tuviese el más alto nivel de excelencia para que fuera entendida por el mayor número de personas. El ingreso de Claudia Villalba, nacida en Colombia, intérprete certificada federalmente quien además es creyente en Jesucristo. “Los buenos intérpretes hacen mucho más que sólo traducir palabras, leen las expresiones faciales, los matices que transmite la intención del hablante”, dice Fernández. “Claudia ha recibido las más altas calificaciones de personas que hablan español de diferentes orígenes, ampliando el nivel de excelencia a esta área”. Según el pastor principal de Northland, el Dr. Joel C. Hunter, tener un intérprete al español para los servicios literalmente abre un mundo nuevo para la iglesia. “Esto no es sólo un pequeño paso para Northland, sino un paso gigante para nuestra forma de hacer el ministerio”, explicó. Si bien los informes alentadores están empezando a llegar de todo el mundo, una mujer en Longwood recientemente ayudó a entender lo mucho que este recurso significa para la gente. Fernández concluyó diciendo que “la semana cuando comenzamos, una señora se nos acercó… su rostro resplandecía mientras nos compartía como había escuchado de la verdad de Jesús en su propio idioma. La tradición oral y la cultura del comentario son muy importantes para los latinos, los comentarios sobre la traducción simultánea al español en Northland se están extendiendo rápidamente. Es impresionante la emoción que estoy viendo sobre este nuevo servicio”.
Gathering 242
Who: Northlanders at Mount Dora and all their friends What: The Gathering 242 potluck dinner and worship service When: Wednesday, March 17, 6 to 8:15 p.m. Where: Fellowship hall and sanctuary, Mount Dora site Why: To gather together with the Lord and each other Child care for age 7 and under is provided from 7 to 8:15 p.m. >>> MOUNTDORA.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET
Beth and C.J. Stoothoff enjoy being together at Gathering 242.
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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Opportunities for students on page 7.
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Joy from Suffering? JEREMY JOBSON Northland at Oviedo Site Minister
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here is a men’s study that has been going on in the Northland at Oviedo community for three years called Men’s Fraternity. It has been a great adventure together, with bonfires, camping trips and, most importantly, incredible teaching and insight from Pastor Robert Lewis. One of the things he said early on that resonated with me on a very deep level was what he called the “Paradox Principle.” I have always thought the story of Scripture was so peculiar because as far as I could tell, no man would have written it this way. It is too upside down with too much failure, weakness and loss. I mean, our Savior, the One we call Lord, not only was nailed to a tree and died, but came through a bloodline that included an out-of-wedlock young girl, a murdering adulterer, a prostitute, an orphaned murderer, not to mention a whole bunch of deceit, betrayal and sin. If that is not a paradox, I don’t know what is. What I have come to understand is that this is exactly how God designs most circumstances in which He works. Why? Well, I won’t be presumptuous enough to pretend I know why God does anything, but one thing that I can say is that it is there, in those seemingly upside-down moments, that we see and feel the greatest need for Him and
THIS WEEK! Greeting Card Ministry are truly able to observe and experience His power, grace, mercy and love. If it wasn’t this way, I am afraid we would think too much of ourselves and not enough of God Himself. We need these paradoxes in life to keep our eyes, hearts and faith on Him and not on us. That’s what Pastor Joel is walking us through right now, the paradox of our faith. Peter says in our focus verse this week (1 Peter 4:12-13), as he did similarly last week, that it is to be of no surprise to us when we suffer, as if something strange were happening to us, but rather we are to rejoice when we participate in the sufferings of Christ. What does Peter mean when he says “of Christ”? Well, some have thought that means when we are suffering the way Christ did, which I am sure is true. Some have said it is when we go through suffering the way Christ did, which I am sure is true. But I also think it is when we are one with Christ, completely submitted and surrendered to Him as we suffer anything. That has the potential of making almost any experience a holy experience, as it draws us closer into Him! So even giving birth, an experience Christ never “suffered,” brings great joy as a mother endures it, as she surrenders and submits herself to Him as she goes through it, and then she is able to become overjoyed as His glory is revealed in her. Or the affliction endured by a cancer patient, another suffering Christ never bore, can be transformed into rejoicing as His glory is revealed through the patient. We too often look to avoid or eliminate suffering from our lives, but what if that is where the greatest joy can be found by a believer? I am not advocating seeking it; that is false. I am simply wanting to know the joy set before me that is glorifying to Him. I know it sounds crazy, but it’s not. It is, however, a paradox, as is our faith, my friends!
“We too often look to avoid or eliminate suffering from our lives, but what if that is where the greatest joy can be found by a believer?”
>>> OVIEDO.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET
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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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
next WEEKend! 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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
next WEEKend! Men’s Sports Ministry
Saturday, March 20, 9 a.m., Hollowbrook Field. Bring a friend and come play flag football while getting to know other Northland at Oviedo guys! Details: Josh Smith (JoshuaMSmith1@yahoo.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 a bounce house 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 riding together. Details: Rebecca Sheahan (407-683-3566 or rebecca.sheahan@northlandchurch.net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Opportunities for students on page 7.
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Matthew’s Hope Still Warming People – Inside and Out TOMMY NOVAK Northland at West Oaks Site Minister
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s many of you heard at the end of our worship service two weeks ago from Larry Black, Matthew’s Hope, formerly the Freeze Warning Ministry, has been much more active than anyone anticipated. Imagine being prepared for a few nights dropping below 40 degrees and ending up with nearly 30 nights of taking in those who have no warm place to stay! As of last week, here are some numbers that might be interesting to you … and these do not include the first eight days we opened the shelter because nobody kept track of what was given those nights: • During the month of February, Matthew’s Hope was open 12 nights! • We had 35 different guests visit us, staying 232 nights in all. • We served 491 meals, and countless snacks and beverages. • Twenty-one of our guests needed and received medical attention, and one now resides at Hospice, where he will receive good care and he will be comfortable through his journey. • We baptized four of our friends. • We took 10 of the guests to My Salon for haircuts.
• Not counting the guests who enjoyed more than one shower per day, 223 showers were taken. • We distributed 31 toiletry packs, 68 sets of underwear/ socks, 70 sets of shirts/jeans, 28 jackets/gloves and seven pairs of shoes. • We distributed seven bike light kits and two blankets for guests not staying overnight but needing warmth. • We helped one guest with bus fare to Gainesville for a job interview. • We bused 13 guests to the Project Homeless Connect event at Discovery Church, where many services were available. Two of these folks received a birth certificate, and another person received a new Social Security card. If you are willing to volunteer during this time or serve in some other way, please contact our volunteer coordinator, Karen Gowing (matthewshopeministries@yahoo.com) or leave a message at the Matthew’s Hope hotline (407-4612625). If you will assist us as an Overnight Overseer, contact Larry Black (lblack2666@aol.com). I want to thank all of you who have helped with this ministry. Many of you have given blankets, clothes, food, toiletries and shoes, and even stayed overnight to make sure the least of these are cared for and loved. You are doing incredible work as we are seeing “Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven” (Matthew 6:10, KJV)! As this ministry grows, so will the needs, so if you want or need more information about this ministry, e-mail me or Larry Black, and we will help you however we can. Thank
you for being the church God has called you to be in our community. You are making a difference! As a reminder, please bring your favorite brunch dish to share next week as we will share a meal together after our worship service! Bring your friends too — this is a great way for them to see the church and meet others! >>> WESTOAKS.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET
Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence co ntinually! – Psalm 105:4 (ESV)
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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It’s Not Too Late to Make Your Someday Today! BY pattI harshey Northland Distributed Journeys Administrator, Service
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little more than a month ago, we invited you to our Passport to the Nations event, where all of the Distributed Journeys for 2010 were showcased. Nearly 600 of you expressed an interest in serving on a short-term mission at the event. Today, more than 200 of you have completed applications to join a team, 11 trips have full teams, and our first Distributed Journey team returns home this weekend from its weeklong mission! However, there is still a spot for you on one of our 2010 Distributed Journeys. If you haven’t yet made the decision to serve on a team this year, read what some of those who have made that decision have to say. “I have been thinking about taking a mission trip for several years, but have always come up with a reason not to. I feel very strongly that God has wanted me to do this for those years I resisted. I have no expectations but to witness for Jesus and let Him work through me as He sees fit.” — Suzan C.
“I have not been on any Distributed Journeys. I have always wanted to but never stepped up. My someday is now. Everyone says these trips change your life.” — Miss E. “I want to extend my service to the Lord by faithfully following His call for me and my family to go on this trip.” — John W. “I know that my needs have always been taken care of, and I feel that it is time to go beyond myself and help others. God has given me so much, and I have so much to be thankful for.” — Ruth L. “I feel God’s calling me to go on this trip, and although I was a little hesitant at first, I’ve come to trust God and get serious about serving others.” — Jennifer C. Join your brothers and sisters in Christ, and make your someday today. We will help you overcome any potential obstacle you feel is standing in your way. It’s your time. It’s your someday … today. Visit www.somedayistoday.net for a complete listing of all the journeys planned for 2010 (new trips have been added to Haiti, Sri Lanka, Cuba and Ukraine), or contact Patti Harshey (patti.harshey@northlandchurch.net) for more information.
Called to a Life of 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. • Facilities Weekend setup team • Classroom teachers and helpers • children’s MINISTRIES GREETERS • Buddies
IN THE COMMUNITY
To register, visit Northland’s website (www.northlandchurch.net) and select the “Serve Others” tab. Then choose “Serve Locally” to find project times, age requirements, locations and other information.
Next Local Serve Day: Saturday, March 27
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 —
Good at sports? Head to Egypt and help at their Sports Camp.
The team currently in Georgia helps with construction at CamptoKnowHim.
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
Ukraine — Orphan Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 2-16 English 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 Socccer players from last year’s trip to Brazil spend some down time with the kids.
Share the love of Christ with some orphans this year.
Lift Up Northland Missionaries in Prayer Thursday, March 25, 7 p.m., room 4209, Longwood Join us for a time of information and prayer for Northland missionaries. Details: Alan Chantelau (407-937-1825 or alan.chantelau@northlandchurch.net)
KINGDOM NOISE 5K RUN FOR HOPE Saturday, March 27, 6:30 a.m. Northland at Longwood
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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)
LW FUSION
A primary goal of Northland Student Ministries is to lead students to a deeper understanding of their God-given, unique strengths and spiritual gifting so that they might use those gifts and strengths to serve others. All 9th- through 12th-graders are welcome and encouraged to participate in our Servant Leadership Ministry. For freshmen, we have LUGRox Setup Crew, and for sophomores, juniors and seniors, we have middle school Area Bible Study trainer and LUGRox captain positions. Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net)
MD CREW352
(Christians Radically Encouraging Worship)
Sundays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., room 13; Wednesdays, 7 p.m., sanctuary. For 6th– to 12th-graders. Details: Bill Chapman (352-434-4116 or bill.chapman@northlandchurch.net)
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Mondays, 6 to 8 p.m., Novak home. Details: Tommy Novak (352-989-7378 or tommy.novak@northlandchurch.net)
Teaching and Hangout Time
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!)
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)
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)
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)
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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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!
We thank Jesus today for healing us through His suffering. He suffered and died on the cross so our hearts could be healed and close to God forever.
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Draw a line leading the bees through the maze to cheer up their sad friend.
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Your soul is the part of you that lives forever. Bzzz. Bzzz.
Who’s there?
Justin.
Today’s buzzword is SOUL!
I heard it _____________ times. I think it’s important to God because __________________________________________________
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Justin who?
Just-in other 3 weeks till Easter!
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Unscramble the letters below to see the word that describes painful feelings or pain in our bodies.
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Answer: SUFFERING
Are You Suffering? 1 Peter 4:12-14 Sometimes Peter suffered as a follower of Jesus. Suffering is pain. When Jesus was arrested, Peter denied he knew Jesus. Peter was ashamed of himself. When Jesus forgave Peter, it must have helped Peter teach others about God’s forgiveness. Peter saw how God used his suffering to bring people closer to Him. We can expect to suffer hard times. Trust that God will use those hard times to help us bring others closer to Jesus. Peter wrote, “Dear friends, don’t be surprised by the painful suffering you are going through. Don’t feel as if something strange were happening to you. Be joyful that you are taking part in Christ’s sufferings. Then you will be filled with joy when Christ returns in glory.”
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Draw a picture of yourself helping someone who is going through a hard time.
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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 4
Best used by: March 15-21
Opener: Play a round of the game “It Could Be Worse.” Use the situations listed for you here, or have each group member make up his or her own. Then ask the other group members to think of ways “it could be worse.” Situation 1: You just wrecked your brand new car. Situation 2: You just found out that your job is not being funded next year. Situation 3: Your boyfriend/girlfriend just broke up with you after confessing that he/she has been involved with someone else for quite some time. Illustration: If you are able, watch the provided video clip here. You can get it at www.northlandchurch.net. Click on “2 Stories” from the home page, and select the video clip for week 4. If you are unable to play the video, discuss with your group the answer to the question “Are people born inherently good or inherently bad?” Class contribution: Each week ask one volunteer to contribute something to begin 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 the person was able to find relating to the passages that were discussed. Right now, ask the volunteer from last week to present his or her response, reflection or contribution before you begin this week’s Bible reading. 2 Stories: Throughout this study, we have seen the spiritual condition of mankind go from being good, as God said in Genesis 1, to bad, in the stories of the sin in the Garden of Eden and Cain killing his brother, Abel (Genesis 3, 4). Surely, it can’t get any worse! Read together Genesis 6:5-22. • Use your own words to describe mankind and the condition of the world. • Compare it with Genesis 4. Would you say things are getting better or worse? • How is Noah described in these verses? If you were able to watch this week’s video, answer the two questions below from the illustrations you saw there. If you were not able to watch the video, look up pages 9 and 81 of the 2 Stories Lenten reader (available at Northland’s website at the “2 Stories” link), and discuss the following: How would you sum up the effect of Adam’s life and his choices on himself and his descendants? Now read together Philippians 2:5-10. How did Christ, while coming in the most unimaginable way for the most unimaginable sacrifice, give us a pure perspective on how to live our lives, as well as the power to live them out?
Wrap-up: • 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: Christ came to seek and to save the lost. How has He changed your life? What kind of impact do you want your life to have? What changes could you make today that would alter the trajectory of your life from being like Adam’s to being more like Christ’s? Has the reality of God shone through your life to others as truth that can be seen, heard, tasted, touched and smelled?
Prayer: Consider closing today using Psalm 86 as your prayer.
Women’s Opportunities for Spring Living Beyond Yourself: Exploring the Fruit of the Spirit • Mondays, April 12 through June 28, 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink, Longwood site • Tuesdays, April 13 through June 22, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink, Longwood site This 11-week Beth Moore women’s Bible study will focus on the fruit of the Spirit, as presented in the book of Galatians, and concentrate on Galatians 5:22-23. Beth walks participants through each trait listed in this Scripture, encouraging them to know the freedom of a Spirit-filled life. By encouraging participants to develop and maintain an intimate relationship with the Spirit of God, this study will help them to nurture and cultivate the evidence of His presence in their daily lives. Details: Cherrie Rowe (cherbear100@aol.com or 407322-6850)
A Woman God Can Use: Lessons from Old Testament Women Help You Make Today’s Choices • Mondays, April 5 through May 24, 10 to 11:30 a.m., room 4210, Longwood site. Life is full of choices. So how do we make them well? Using Alice Mathews’ book, A Woman God Can Use, we can learn how women in the Bible made tough choices. Through these real women, who failed as well as triumphed, we can find principles that will make the answers we seek clearer. The book is available at the Northland Bookstore for $8.25. Child care is provided. Details: Beverly Bailey (bwbailey113@earthlink.net or 407-416-0309)
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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)
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outlive you? It is the True North Foundation’s desire to have all congregants’ estate planning in order, protecting their children and the resources God has provided to their families. This is important whether you are a single parent, young married couple or retirement age. Join us on Sunday, March 28 at 6 p.m. in rooms 42067 at the Longwood site and let us help you prepare for the future. Registration is required. Details and to register: Jo-Anne Holleran (jo-anne.holleran@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1772)
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 at www. celebraterecovery.com. Details: Laurie Jean Harrington (lauriejean2@bellsouth.net)
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 Friday, April 9, 6:30 to 9:30 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 • 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 • Friday, April 9, 11 a.m., Rock Springs Ridge Golf Club, cost $35 Linking golfers throughout the world in Christ. Golf, prizes, guest speakers (food optional — costs extra). Golfers of all skill levels are welcome. Details and reservations: Parks Reinhardt (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)
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Join us for fellowship and fun. Details: Sara Sundermeyer (407-575-6178 or scostantini@ hotmail.com) or Kimberly Fulmer (407-6563008 or kfulmer@earthlink.net)
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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, April 18, 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)
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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
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 Revelation Part 3 Mondays, through April 26, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., rooms 4213-15. Through careful observation of the text, discover exactly what God says in this book of the Bible. Prerequisite: completed previous Revelation classes. Child care is available with advanced registration. Details: Melody Ringenberg (rringenberg@cfl.rr.com) MD Adult Bible Fellowship
Sundays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., conference room. Join this ongoing Bible study on the Gospel of John. Child care is available. Details: Jason Merritt (407-697-9803
OV Believing God — Beth Moore Study Mondays, 7 p.m., Dewey home, Oviedo. Based on Isaiah 43:10, this 10-week study explores what it means to believe God. Through studying the lives of Abraham, Moses and others from Hebrews 11, it encourages women (though spouses are welcome) to deepen their own trust in God and receive a fresh word from Him. Workbooks are available at the Northland Bookstore or Lifeway Christian Books. Details: Karin Dewey (407-243-9482)
MEN’S BIBLE STUDIES LW Psalms
Tuesdays, 6:45 to 8 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1118. Chronological study of some of the Psalms written by King David in association with historical events that contributed to their composition. Details: Bob Shoemaker (bobshoemaker@mindspring.com or 407-599-3132)
LW 1 SAMUEL
Thursdays, 6:30 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1118. Join this open-forum discussion on the book of 1 Samuel: 45 minutes of study, and 15 minutes of prayer. Details: Ron Morris (ron@creativele.com)
MD MEN’S BIBLE FELLOWSHIP
Tuesdays, 6:30 to 7:45 a.m., rooms 2-3. Motto: Men with a mission. Details: Richie Kluesener (407-221-4517 or rk@goldinart. com) or Bill Chapman (352-434-4116 or bill. chapman@northlandchurch.net)
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The Quest for Authentic Manhood Saturdays, 7:15 a.m., NOCC. Study focuses on a man’s core identity and helps men embrace a biblical definition of manhood. Details: Lawrence Wachter (407-430-2835 or lawrence. wachter@gmail.com)
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES LW BREAKING FREE — Beth Moore Study
Discover true spiritual freedom and the abundant life God intends for you. Learn to remove obstacles that hinder you from enjoying the benefits of an intimate relationship with God, in spite of troubled circumstances and challenges. • Mondays, through March 29, 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. • Tuesdays, through March 30, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink. Child care available. Workbook available in the Northland Bookstore. Details: Cherrie Rowe (cherbear100@aol.com or 407-322-6850)
LW The Joy of Living Wednesdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., rooms 4209-10. A 27-week interdenominational study of the book of Genesis, with daily study questions, group discussion and a lecture time. Study guide: $30 for the year. Details: Carolyn Robinson (407-260-9653 or crobins@cfl.rr.com) LW Third Verse Second and fourth Wednesdays, 1:30 to 3 p.m., room 1116, Student Ministries and Care Center. For women 55 and over. Study the book of Esther, pray and have fellowship. Details: Jean Sherwood (407-796-4705) OV Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts Second and fourth Thursdays of each month, starting April 8, 7 p.m., NOCC. In this guide to spiritual gifts, we’ll be investigating God’s grace as bestowed on each of us through our giftedness. We’ll look at the questions “Who am I?” and “Why am I Here?” as they relate to discovering and using the unique gifts God has given us through the Holy Spirit for serving and connecting with one another. Details: Karen Hanson (407-977-0418 or svenska77kh@aol.com)
Classes and training to help you mature in your faith and equip you to serve.
ADULTS LW Answers to Prayer
Sundays, 11 a.m., room 4204. Learn to pray and be challenged by the classic writings of George Mueller in modern language, which teach trusting in God alone to provide for every need in every circumstance of life. This is an ongoing class, join any time. Details: Mickey and Cindy Mallin (407-330-6261)
LW Building a Generous Life: Will Seminar Sunday, March 28, 6 p.m., rooms 42067. Have you made the financial or custodial arrangements for your loved ones, should they outlive you? It is the True North Foundation’s desire to have all congregants’ estate planning in order, protecting their children and the resources God has provided to their families. This is important whether you are a single parent, young married couple or retirement age. Registration is required. Details and to register: Jo-Anne Holleran (jo-anne.holleran@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1772)
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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) 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, 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 dougghubbard@ gmail.com) LW Strategies for Planned Purity Mondays, 7 p.m., room 1104, Student Ministries and Care Center. For parents and adults teaching lifetime training in purity of heart. Details: Jennie Bishop (407-792-8144 or jennie@jenniebishop.com); child care available by reservation: Morgan Perun (407-937-1757 or morgan.perun@northlandchurch.net) OV ADULT SMALL GROUP
Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., Welday home, Oviedo. Watch short videos by Pastor Rob Bell called “Nooma,” to provoke, love and stimulate each other to a deeper spiritual maturity. They will cover a broad range of topics, including why bad things happen to good people, living with purpose, and hearing God’s voice. Details: Ruth Linares (ruthalinares@gmail.com or 407227-0970)
OV ADULT SMALL GROUP
Mondays, 7 p.m., Wiest home, Oviedo. Study: Defining Moments, by Andy Stanley. This study will introduce some perplexing truths to those who have grown comfortable with misinformed lifestyles and belief systems.
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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.
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’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
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WOMEN LW A Woman God Can Use
Mondays, April 5 through May 24, 10 to 11:30 a.m., room 4210. Learn how to make good choices in your everyday life. See how Old Testament women made tough choices as they failed and triumphed, and how biblical principles make the answers we seek clearer. The book is available at the Northland Bookstore for $8.25. Child care is provided. Details: Beverly Bailey (bwbailey113@earthlink.net or 407-416-0309)
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)
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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)
Opportunities to serve at Northland. Questions about serving at a Northland Distributed site?
Longwood: VANESSA PULEO
vanessa.puleo@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7156 Mount Dora: Bill Chapman bill.chapman@northlandchurch.net or 352-434-4116 Oviedo: Rebecca Sheahan rebecca.sheahan@northlandchurch.net or 407-683-3566 West Oaks: Derika Hacker derika.hacker@northlandchurch.net or 407-473-4537
LW CELEBRATE RECOVERY MUSICIANS
Vocalists and musicians needed for the newly forming Celebrate Recovery Band. Details: Celebrate Recovery Ministry leader Mary Ann Mannen (407-913-4777 or mmannen@cfl.rr.com)
Saturdays, 7:15 a.m., NOCC. Study focuses on men’s core identity, and helps them embrace a biblical definition of manhood. Details: Lawrence Wachter (407-430-2835 or lawrence. wachter@gmail.com)
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LW Computer repairs/maintenance Basic troubleshooters of PCs needed, including Windows XP, Windows 7, Office 2003 and 2007, in-house applications, Tier 1 support. Must be patient, customer service-oriented and able to give a few hours a week. Details: Jon Marte (jon.marte@northlandchurch.net)
Saturdays, 8 a.m., 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)
LW MEDICAL FIRST RESPONDERS
LW HELP INCARCERATED MEN
LW phone ASSISTANCE
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)
During worship services and special events. BLS trained or medical professionals, especially EMTs, are needed. Details: Susan Cholewa (407-9370544 or susan.cholewa@northlandchurch.net)
Weekday volunteers are needed to answer phones and greet visitors. Flexible hours. Details: Susan Cholewa (407-937-0544 or susan. cholewa@northlandchurch.net)
LW SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN AND TEENS
Sundays, assist during the 11 a.m. worship service. Details: Laura Lee Wright (407-9370549 or lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net)
LW 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) 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
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)
Communion servers are needed the first weekend of each month. Training provided. Details: Lori Holton (communion@northland church.net or 407-949-4000)
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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, April 10, 4:30 to to 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, April 11, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Monday, April 12, 6:15 to 9:15 p.m. Give blood and save lives! Details: Susan Cholewa (susan.cholewa@ northlandchurch.net)
LW COVERING CARE BLANKET
First Saturday of each month, 3 to 4:30 p.m. or third Thursday of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 4217. Work on baby caps and blankets for distribution in local communities. Details: Nicole Roberts (407-699-8575 or mamaquad@earthlink.net)
LW DISASTER RESPONSE TEAMS
Medical professionals, licensed CDL drivers, culinary professionals, veterinarians or vet techs, licensed mental health counselors and those interested in providing mental health services needed. Training provided. Details: Gretchen Kerr (407-949-7190 or gretchen. kerr@northlandchurch.net)
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HELP WOMEN TRANSITIONING FROM JAIL to Community Christian women are needed to befriend and support other Christian women who have decided to follow Christ and start a new life. Various opportunities to minister are available. Details: Linda Moedinger (jhvolunteer@gmail.com)
Men needed to come alongside incarcerated man. No experience necessary. Minimum commitment: one hour per week. Details: Greg Kerr (407-770-8503 or gpkerr@mindspring.com)
LW LONGWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER Sundays, 9 a.m., sanctuary. Give hugs and show love to the residents of the facility behind Northland on Grant Street. Details: Patsy Grannan (407-538-5209 or Pjg327@embarqmail.com) LW PETPALS Saturdays, except the fifth Saturday of the month. Share your pets with people in nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, etc. Details: Becky Yeager (leahyeager@aol.com or 407-699-4903) 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 THE CARPENTER’S HOUSE FOR CHILDREN
This home in Lake County is a Christ-centered residence to 16 abandoned, displaced, underprivileged and medically needy children. They are supported by churches and individuals with a heart for children. Details on how you can help support them visit www.thecarpentershouseoflakecounty.com. Details: Ann South (352-267-3388 or south4@ comcast.net)
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
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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 407-3271474) 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)
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NEARHIM HOME EDUCATORS Supports and encourages families whom God has called to teach their children at home. Details: www.nearhim.com
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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
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 LOVE COLLECTION
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)
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)
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).
Non-perishable food items can be brought to Northland. Please take clean, usable clothing, toys and supplies to The Sharing Center, Fairmont Plaza, 600 N. Highway 1792, Longwood (407-260-9155).
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AUTOMOBILE NEEDED by Northland’s Service Department to provide transportation for visiting guests and missionaries. Details: Sarah Mattingly (sarah.mattingly@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7170)
THIS WEEK
Ministry/Operations Mortgage Payment Total Budget
225,101
232,495
34,890
27,734
259,991
260,230
LOAN BALANCE is currently $19,260,000
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).
LW
As of march 8, 2010 Electronic giving is available at the kiosks located in the foyer or online at www.northlandchurch. net. Offering envelopes are available at all giving boxes. Details: Twila Roberts (407-949-4000) ....................................................................................................................... Need Received
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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 407-221-3981)
FINANCIAL REPORT
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)
WO = Northland at west oaks
BLANKETS, SOCKS AND WARM CLOTHING are needed at Coalition for the Homeless. Details on drop-off location: Joy Morris (407-949-0151)
donations
parentS
OV = Northland at Oviedo
THIS YEAR
Surplus/ (Deficit) Need Received 7,394 (7,156) 239
Surplus/ (Deficit)
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)
OV BOYS TOWN has donation buckets in the foyer as well as current needs lists and service opportunities. Details: Kathy Franz (klfranz@ aol.com or 407-415-7678) OV Hope Foundation & Sonshine Thrift has donation buckets in the foyer as well as current needs lists and service opportunities. Details: Rebecca Sheahan (rebecca.sheahan@ northlandchurch.net or 407-683-3566)
bed sheets and pillowcases and other items are needed at Safehouse of Seminole for battered women and their children. Complete needs list (www.safehouseofseminole.org). Details: admin@safehouseofseminole.org or 407-302-5220 vehicles are needed at Recovery House of Central Florida (www.recoveryhouseinc.org). It also needs pressure-washing equipment, power tools, and hand tools. Details: Erik Robinson (407-323-5857 or erikrhcf@yahoo.com)
Looking for local job listings? You can find them at northlandchurch.net/blogs.
Live Worship on Northland’s live services are now accessible on Facebook, Sunday mornings at 9 and 11 a.m. EST. Invite your Facebook friends to go to church with you online! Plus, even when live worship isn’t happening, the opportunity for worship is readily available because the previous week’s service is available for viewing 24 hours a day.
www.facebook.com/northlandchurch Pastor Joel has a new website 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 March 6 to 8, 2010 7,755 Northland at Longwood Northland at Mount Dora 244 Northland at Oviedo 318 Northland at West Oaks 113 Evangelical Council for Northland Webstream 1,993 at 1,243 sites Financial Accountability Total 10,423 at 1,247 sites ..................................................................................................................
2,251,010 2,012,857 (238,153) 348,900
225,560 (123,340)
2,599,910 2,238,417 (361,493) *
*Deficit currently being covered by operating reserve.
Total offerings for Haiti to date: $139,558.01
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” Hurts From Many Days (The Wounded Healer) Scripture focus:
1 Peter 4:12-13 (NASB)
Worship focus:
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Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you may rejoice with exultation.
Worship Christ today as the wounded Healer, who intercedes for our healing. “He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the chastening for our wellbeing fell upon Him, and by His scourging we are healed.” (Isaiah 53:5)
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Father of mercies and God of all comfort, You comfort us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are also in affliction with the care we receive from You. For as we share abundantly in Christ’s sufferings, so through Christ we share abundantly in joy, also. If we are afflicted, it is for Your comfort and salvation, and if we are comforted, it is for Your comfort. Our hope in You is unshaken, for we know that in all things, You are with us. (2 Corinthians 1:3-7)
NEXT WEEKEND: Pastor Vernon Rainwater | Building Heaven-like “Families” | “I AM...not myself” | Holy in Christ’s Way (The Disciplines of Love) | 2 Peter 1:4-8
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