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APRIL 17 - 24, 2010
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VOLUME 11, ISSUE 16
Happy Together
... growing together as we grow in Christ
How to Have a Heaven-like Marriage A MESSAGE FROM DR. JOEL C. HUNTER
If I speak with human eloquence and angelic ecstasy but don’t love, I’m nothing but the creaking of a rusty gate. If I speak God’s Word with power, revealing all his mysteries and making everything plain as day, and if I have faith that says to a mountain, “Jump,” and it jumps, but I don’t love, I’m nothing. If I give everything I own to the poor and even go to the stake to be burned as a martyr, but I don’t love, I’ve gotten nowhere. So, no matter what I say, what I believe, and what I do, I’m bankrupt without love. - 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 (The Message)
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What’s Happening This Week? LONGWOOD SITE Saturday, April 17
4:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm
COMMUNION
Team Meeting for GA Refugee Camp DJ 4213-15 Prayer Meeting Prayer Room Worship (cc) Sanctuary Infant/Walker – K’s ECW Grades 1–5 CWW LUGRox The Rink/SMCC Word Weavers Workshop 4206-7
SUNday, April 18 communion
7:30 am 8:30 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 10:45 am 10:45 am 10:45 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 12:30 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:30 pm
Prayer Meeting (cc) Marriage Prep Worship* (cc) (hi) (sp) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Mark Bible Study (cc) PeaceSeekers Stepparenting Financial Peace University Ephesians Transformers Worship* (cc) (sp) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Special Needs Class Belong Study Alpha Course Young Believers Class Step 1 Young Believers Class Step 2 Young Believers Class Step 3 Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Moms4Moms Meeting Fusion College Ministry
Prayer Room The Rink/SMCC Sanctuary ECW CWW 4206-7 4209 4210 The Rink/SMCC 4206-7 1116-18/SMCC Sanctuary ECW CWW CWW 4209 F.Hall/SMCC 5108-9/CWW 5106-7/CWW 4213-15 Sanctuary ECW CWW F.Hall/SMCC The Rink/SMCC
Monday, April 19 communion
9:00 am 9:45 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm
Moms4Moms Meeting F.Hall/SMCC Living Beyond Yourself/Beth Moore Study (cc) The Rink/SMCC A Woman God Can Use 1111/SMCC Precepts 4213-15 Worship (cc) Sanctuary Infant/Walker – K’s ECW Grades 1–5 CWW Common Ground Adult Ministry (cc) The Rink/SMCC Faithful and True Men’s Group F.Hall/SMCC
TUESday, April 20
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 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:15 pm
Men’s Bible Study 1118/SMCC Page Turners 4128 Near Him Home Educators 1116-18/SMCC Divine Reflections Art Group 4208 Living Beyond Yourself/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 Egypt DJ Meeting 5106-7/CWW Brazil DJ Meeting 5105/CWW Conquering Fear, Anger and Anxiety (cc) 4204
WEDNEsday, April 21
9:00 am 6:30 pm 6:45 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm
Joy of Living Doulos Marriage 911 (cc) Women’s Healing and Recovery Blessed Earth Simulcast
THURsday, April 22
6:30 am 6:30 am 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm
Women’s Prayer Men’s Bible Study Financial Peace University Crown Study Crown Life Groups Blanket Ministry His Way (cc) Authentic Manhood
Friday, April 23
6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm
Capernaum Celebrate Recovery Lot 9 (High School)
Saturday, April 24
8:30 am 9:00 am 4:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:30 pm
Word Weavers Financial Peace Seminar Prayer Meeting Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 LUGRox
4209-10 The Rink/SMCC 4206-7 1111/SMCC Sanctuary 1116/SMCC 1118/SMCC The Rink/SMCC 4213-15 4204-5 4217 F.Hall/SMCC 4210 F.Hall/SMCC CWW Parking Lot 9 4206-7 The Rink/SMCC Prayer Room Sanctuary ECW CWW The Rink/SMCC
*Concurrent worship with other sites (cc) Child care provided (hi) Hearing-impaired interpretation (sp) Spanish interpretation
MOUNT DORA SITE
SUNday, April 18 communion
9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:30 am 9:30 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 6:30 pm
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 Umatilla Home Group
Sanctuary Room 15 Room 15 Room 1 Rooms 2-3 Youth Room Conference Room Sanctuary Room 15 Room 15 Room 1 Rooms 2-3 Moore home
TUESday, April 20 6:30 am 7:00 pm
Men’s Bible Fellowship Celebrate Recovery (cc)
WEDNEsday, April 21
9:00 am 6:00 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm
Women’s Bible Study The Gathering CREW352 Women’s Bible Fellowship
Friday, April 23 7:00 pm
Mount Dora Home Group
Rooms 2-3 F.Hall Sanctuary Conference Room
Various locations
SUNday, April 18 communion
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 12:00 pm AXIS: Courtyard Family Lunch 6:30 pm Defining Moments - Andy Stanley Study
7:00 pm 7:00 pm
He Speaks To Me (Women) Believing God – Beth Moore Study
Auditorium 9-109 9-107 9-105 8-107 Auditorium 9-109 9-107 9-105 8-107 Hallway Courtyard Wiest home
Harrington home Dewey home
Tuesday, April 20
6:30 am 6:00 pm 6:30 pm
Men’s Fraternity Groups AXIS: Boys Town Night Adult Small Group
NOCC NOCC Welday home
Friday, April 23 9:30 am
Lord, Change My Attitude (Women)
NOCC
Saturday, April 24 7:15 am
The Quest for Authentic Manhood (Men)
NOCC
WEST OAKS SITE
SUNday, April 18 communion 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am
7:00 pm
One Thing (Middle/High School students)
Saturday, April 24 8:00 am
Chapel 215 215 211 213 104/F.Hall 104/F.Hall
Worship* (cc) Infant Care Crawler Care Class for 2’s – 3’s Class for 4’s – 5’s Class for K’s – 1st graders Class for 2nd – 5th graders
Monday, April 19
Men in the Word
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Rooms 2-3 Calvary Chapel
OVIEDO SITE
Monday, April 19
(ECW) Early Childhood Wing (CWW) Children’s Worship Wing (SMCC) Student Ministries and Care Center (F.Hall) Fellowship Hall (NOCC) Northland at Oviedo Community Center
Novak home
Conference room
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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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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)
THIS WEEK!
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
NORTHLAND NEWS
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NEXT WEEKEND!
NEXT WEEKEND!
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First Love
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ast weekend, hundreds of us took steps forward in our spiritual journeys, in response to Pastor Joel’s invitation to return to our “First Love.” These kinds of decisions are made just about every day at Northland — in prayer rooms, in counseling offices, in classrooms, even online! It’s not every day, though, that we witness God moving on so many hearts in such a dramatic way. The vows that Dr. Hunter led us in are written here for you.
“I
state your name
take Thee, Lord,
to be my first love, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish so that death never parts, and thereto I pledge Thee my faith.”
Draw Near to God:
Sacred Gathering BILL CHAPMAN Northland at Mount Dora Site Minister
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• Umatilla Home Study Group — Sundays, 6:30 p.m., Moore home. Details: Hugh and Carole (352669-2851 or hughandcarole@embarqmail.com) family to eat, fellowship, worship and grow in God’s Word. The sacred assembly starts at 6 p.m. with a congregational potluck dinner. Pull out your recipe book, and make your favorite dish to share with your church family. Then we move into the sanctuary at 7 p.m. for worship. The CREW352 youth band leads us to God’s throne and prepares our hearts to receive the Word. This month I will teach on the sacred act of baptism. What does Scripture say about it? Why does God command His holy people to be baptized? We will consider these and other questions. The next Gathering takes place this Wednesday, April 21. Child care is provided for children age 8 and under during the worship service. Come together with your church family and experience the sacred presence. Come to the Gathering.
he word “sacred” descends partially from the Latin words sacrum, which referred to the gods or anything in their power, and sacer, which means priest. When God’s holy priests come together to focus on God, their gathering becomes sacred. This may sound like a convention of Catholic monks to you, but the Lord surprises when He says that Christians are “priests” and “holy.” He speaks of this in 1 Peter 2:9: “But you are a >>> MOUNTDORA.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light” (NIV). In Christ, we become chosen, royal and holy because of Jesus’ perfect righteousness. It’s not what we do; it’s who we are in Jesus! And when the Mount Dora family of Northland comes together, we taste of the sacred reality of being the family of God. With this powerful truth in view, why not join the next Northland at Mount Dora Gathering? On the third Wednesday of each month, we come together as God’s holy The Gathering is a time of fun, family, food, fellowship and worship.
• Sorrento/Mount Dora Group — Fridays, 6:30 p.m., Williams home. Details: Brent and Melanie (352383-6415 or melanie@sdccfl.com) • CREW352 Youth Group (middle and high school) — Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., sanctuary; and Sundays, 9 a.m., youth room. Details: Lyndsey Coyle (352978-7004 or lyndsey.coyle@northlandchurch.net) • Women’s Bible Studies — Wednesdays, 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., conference room. Details: Frances Merritt (407-554-0076 or jasonandfrances@ comcast.net) or Marilyn Faber (352-357-0983 or marilynrfaber@yahoo.com) • Men’s Bible Studies — Tuesdays, 6:30 a.m., conference room. Details: Richie Kluesener (407221-4517 or rk@goldinart.com) • The Gathering — Third Wednesday each month, 6 p.m., fellowship hall. Details: Bill Chapman (352434-4116 or bill.chapman@northlandchurch.net) • Adult Bible Fellowship — Sundays, 9 a.m., conference room. Details: Jason Merritt (407-6979803 or JMerritt@shuffieldlowman.com) • Celebrate Recovery (Tavares chapter) — Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Calvary Chapel of the Lakes. Details: Laura Martin (352-408-2640 or lauramartin32778@gmail. com) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Opportunities for students on page 7.
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Supporting the Mission JEREMY JOBSON Northland at Oviedo Site Minister
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love the the definition of “submission” I have heard Pastor Joel give so many times. It was the first time I heard it this way: “Submission is for one person to be in support of the other person’s mission.” Now, the world hears the word “submission” and usually thinks of it from a negative perspective, a person who is wielding power over another. But hey, that’s the world for you, totally misunderstanding yet another amazing principle given to us, as it says over and over throughout Deuteronomy, “so that it will be well with us.” See, God is the One who made us, so chances are, He knows what would be best for us, and so He gave us direction and instruction. But the temptation of believing we are god is often such that we don’t trust what He has told us as best, so we try to go and figure it out for ourselves. That is exactly what we have here, another direction given to us for the structure in our marriages that we have tried to rework because we think we can do better. Why does this happen? Well, in general, the answer is simple: We are sinful, selfish, fleshly people. As Paul says in Romans 3, none of us are righteous. But more than that, I have seen and experienced that in the battle between flesh and spirit there usually seems to be a diametrically opposed position, as if the enemy must present the opposite of God’s plan as the best option for us. It must be the most offensive. We often forget
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that, as Paul says in Ephesians 6:12, “Our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms” (NIV). There is a war waging, and it is first for our souls. Then if it’s not for our souls because we are already His, then it is for our effectiveness as soldiers in the war. And I have seen no greater war waged than in our homes and marriages. It is the place where the enemy has had more victory than anywhere else, I believe. Why? Well, because we all come from homes of some kind. Ruin it there, and affect generations forever. So the reverse tactic should be: Build it up there, and affect generations forever (listen to Sara Groves’ “Generations”). So how do you have a great marriage? Well, as oversimplified as this may sound, listen to Paul yet again in this week’s focus verse – Ephesians 5:21-26, 33 – because it is there that he gives us the secret: Husbands, love your wives, and wives, submit to your husbands. Men, love your wives like Christ loved the church, sacrificially and with deference, making them holy and pure. Women, support your husbands in their mission; respect them as you do the Lord. Here is where it gets tricky, as stated differently in verse 21: “Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.” As important as it is for the man to have a godly, purposeful mission and for the woman to be lovable and respectful, neither of those is the reason for our living this way. It is Christ, who He is and what He has already done, that is our motivation, period. It has nothing to do with the other person; it has to do with you and Christ! Build strong marriages, and we will change the world, one home at a time, together. Get in a small group with your spouse, pray together, have fun and laugh as much as possible, but most importantly, love Christ together!
2nd- to 5th-Grade Bible Study Making Friends for Jesus, Part 2
Wednesday, April 28, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Cox home. The key focus of this Bible study will be on helping children to learn how to witness through sharing their testimony and by presenting the plan of salvation. Details and RSVP: Michelle Smith (407951-5691 or michelle.smith@northlandchurch.net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
family lunch
Sunday, May 2, after the 11 a.m. service. Let’s enjoy a meal together and grow closer as a family. Join in this time of food, fun, family and fellowship. Details: Rebecca Sheahan (407-6833566 or rebecca.sheahan@northlandchurch.net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Family Beach Day and Baptisms!
Saturday, May 15, 11 a.m., 27th Avenue Park, 3701 S. Atlantic Ave., New Smyrna Beach. Fellowship and fun begin at 11 a.m. Baptisms will take place at noon. Bring a picnic lunch, and come enjoy a day in the sun with your Northland at Oviedo family. Are you or your child interested in being baptized? Details: Rebecca Sheahan (407-683-3566 or rebecca.sheahan@northlandchurch.net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Opportunities for students on page 7. THIS WEEKEND! • AXIS: Courtyard Lunch Sunday, April 18, after the 11 a.m. service, Oviedo site. Bring your family, and come enjoy a lunch in the courtyard!
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westoaksnews Church of West Orange Helps Hungry, Homeless, Families in Crisis take the gospel and put feet to it. As a community of Christ followers, we understand what it means to live out the gospel in the context of a love relationship we have with our Savior. And we want to do this together. We heard from Safe Families about the need they have for six more families that would be a part of caring for children in the midst of a family crisis. So if you have a heart for this kind of ministry, please contact me at any time, and I will help you get plugged in to know many of you have heard about the Church of West this ministry. We also heard from Restoration Road Recovery Orange at different times, but I just want to highlight a Center about how they are helping women who either have few things: who makes up this group and what are some of been incarcerated or have an addiction, and are looking the things we are working on together as the church in West for help to get their lives back Orange County. on track. They are looking for The Church of West Orange It’s neat to see all these churches mentors who will walk with some is a group of pastors and lay of these women through this leaders from different church and ministries coming together process, and also transportation backgrounds and nonprofit to serve the community as the for these women to get to their organizations. Churches involved meetings. The Accept Pregnancy include Northland, Westpoint church together. Center is looking for a board of Church, St Pauls Presbyterian, directors that can help lead this St. Luke’s, West Orange Church ministry into the future. The center’s hope is to teach and of Christ, NEXT Community Church, First United Methodist train at-risk families before a pregnancy happens. of Winter Garden, Southwest Community Church and Ocoee The three things the Church of West Orange has been Oaks United Methodist. The nonprofit organizations include focused on are the hungry, the homeless and families in Safe Families for Children (Bethany Christian Services), crisis. Right now, these are just a few of the things we have Making Faith Matter, Restoration Road Recovery Center for been talking through recently, so if you have any desire to Women, Matthew’s Hope, Accept Pregnancy Center, Finding serve in any of these ministries, we want to give you that the Lost Sheep Ministry, Bread of Life Fellowship and many opportunity. It’s neat to see all these churches and ministries others serving the West Orange Community. I know I have coming together to serve the community as the church missed a few who have been involved, but at least you get together. Thank you, West Oaks, for leading the way as we the idea of this being church communities and ministries continue to be the church in the West Orange area. being the church together to make a difference for the sake of God’s Kingdom. >>> WESTOAKS.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET In our last gathering, we emphasized what it means to TOMMY NOVAK Northland at West Oaks Site Minister
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NEXT WEEKEND! Church of West Orange Praise and Potluck
Sunday, April 25, 10:30 a.m., Westpoint Church site (Whispering Oaks Elementary School, across from Stoneybrook West subdivision on Stoneybrook West Parkway in Winter Garden). Join us for a time of praise and worship. Child care will be provided. Stay for brunch with others in our church community. Details: Tommy Novak (tommy.novak@ northlandchurch.net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
volunteers needed
Volunteers are needed to serve with our grade school children. Help lead worship or games, or teach a small group. Details: Derika Hacker (derika.hacker@ northlandchurch.net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Opportunities for students on page 7.
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Prison Ministry Helping Inmates Reenter Society By GRETCHEN KERR Director of Life Crossroads
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ow does the world view you? How does your church view you? We might not ask ourselves these questions every day, but these questions weigh on the minds of men and women every day as they reenter our society once released from their incarceration. In the past month, we interviewed many people currently incarcerated in the Seminole and Orange County jails, and asked questions such as these. Their answers to these questions have provided awareness to our community and church body of how to best serve them during a difficult transition period in their lives. We asked, “How does the outside world view you?” and received answers such as: • You could change if you want it bad enough. • You’re just going to return. • You’ll never get a job. • You’re a drug addict. • You’ll never amount to anything. • You’re tainted. • You’re vulgar. • You’re uneducated. • You are forever a bad person.
Our Prison & Jail Ministry team will join forces with many other churches in Central Florida participating in a collaborative faith-based transition program known as Healing and Transition (HAT). This program will provide mentor advocate training to those who want to walk alongside the “returning citizens” of our community. The HAT program will be offered within the chaplain faith-based dorms at the Orange County Correctional facility in the coming months. We have the privilege to be joining forces with the Annie E. Casey Foundation (www.aecf.org), which has been instrumental in the development of the Healing Communities model for jail and prisoner reentry. This project offers tools and instruction on how to provide an atmosphere that will be what they call a station of hope for Returning Citizens, their families and victims of crimes. Their research has shown that a significant number of congregation members in every church either have a family member who is incarcerated or have been affected by incarceration. Through our association with Christian Association for Prison Aftercare (CAPA) and Healing Communities, we have the necessary foundation to possibly change the life of an individual and his or her family.
“I was in prison, and you came to Me.” – Matthew 25:36 (NASB)
How can you help? Do you have a skill or hobby that you can share? Would you be able to drive someone to an appointment? Can you provide a good listening ear? Do you have an hour or so each week to guide and share your Christian walk with Then we wanted to someone else? Would you invite understand what the someone to join your family inmates thought would for a dinner out or maybe go be the most important bowling together? Are you a thing to help them family member of someone Joseph, currently incarcerated in Polk County, shares his imagery successfully reenter who has been incarcerated? about what this program could do for him and others. society. Their answers We need your experience; tugged at our hearts: please join our team. • Someone to talk to. We have several types • A church home. of volunteer serving opportunities; help kick off this exciting • To give back to others. project and serve the community. Interested? We are in need • Someone to pick me up from work to keep my of advocate/mentors who can commit one hour per week for mind off of temptations. a minimum of a six-month period (a total of 24 hours), team • Counseling by someone who has “been there.” leaders, and people who can help occasionally or be available • Something constructive to do. as needed. • To tell my story. The Northland Prison & Jail Ministry team meets the • To know if someone really cares. last Wednesday of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in room 4209 at the Longwood site. Please join us and learn more One other point we wanted to understand is about how you can join the team and serve inside the jail or their experience with a church community of faith. outside upon the inmates’ release. Details: jail ministry voice We asked, “What does your church feel about mail line (407-949-4007) or Gretchen Kerr (gretchen.kerr@ you?” Many responded with the fact that they did northlandchurch.net) not have a church family, but further explained the reasons why: • I am always watched and followed. • I felt like I was in a pit. • The “sour” face when you tell someone you were in jail. • I don’t have a lot in common with the congregation. • No one will ever trust me in my church. • I will always be judged. • I feel more shame when my church does not accept me.
Join any of the following trips. For more information and to fill out an application, go to www.somedayistoday.net. Brazil —
Amazon River 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . June 12-20 Soccer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 12-22 English Camp. . . . . . . . . . . June 26-July 4 Amazon River 2 . . . . . . . . . . . August 7-15 Amazon Fishing/Construction. October 16-24
Cuba —
Church Development. . . . . . . . . April 18-23
Egypt —
Sports Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 1-12 Mercy Ministry. . . . . . . . End of September
Haiti —
Rebuilding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 12-19 Rebuilding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 10-17
Sri Lanka — Orphan Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 4-14 Ukraine — Orphan Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 2-15 English Camp. . . . . . . . . . . June 28-July 10 Youth Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 16-30 United States — Georgia Construction. . . . . . May 29-June 5 Georgia Refugee Camp . . . . . . . June 19-25 Georgia Construction. . . . . . . . . July 10-17 Alabama Construction. . . . . . . . . . . . . Fall
Called to a Life of Service OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE … … AT NORTHLAND
• April 30 — International Ballet Gala Be a part of the serve team needed to help
with
ushering, greeting and tickets!
• Some of the ongoing serve opportunities at Longwood: — Be a teacher or helper during children’s church. —D irect traffic as a parking lot attendant, needed for all services. — Help troubleshoot computer issues during the week by serving with Northland’s IT department. — Serve Communion during worship. — Help with weekly classroom setup. 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.
… IN THE COMMUNITY
• Upcoming serve projects — April 24 . . . . . Give Kids the World, serve breakfast — April 24 . . . . . . . . . Pathways to Care, serve lunch — May 8 . . . . . Ronald McDonald House, serve dinner — May 8 . . . Coalition for the Homeless, serve dinner — May 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Homeless Ministry team 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.
Local churches participate in program planning sessions.
Inmates at the Seminole County Jail worship concurrently with Northland.
Join the serve team that is making cloth diapers for babies in Haiti.
Lw = Northland at LONGWOOD
LW Servant Leadership Ministry
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., Mount Dora site sanctuary. For 6th– to 12th-graders. Details: Bill Chapman (352-434-4116 or bill.chapman@northlandchurch.net)
THIS WEEKEND! OV AXIS: Courtyard FAMILY Lunch
Sunday, April 18, after the 11 a.m. service, Oviedo site. Bring your family to the Student Ministries Family Lunch! All families of middle and high school students are invited. You’ll have your choice of wheat or white bread subs with turkey, ham or roast beef, along with chips, dessert and a drink. You’ll get to meet and talk with other parents who are doing the same thing you’re doing — raising a teenager. Cost: $3 per person or $10 for a family of four or more. Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@ 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)
OV = Northland at Oviedo
High School Ministry LW LOT 9
Fridays, 7 to 9 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. Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net)
OV AXIS: High School Ministry
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) • Tijuana Flats Sunday, April 25, 6 p.m., Tijuana Flats, ???address, ???city. Bring a friend and enjoy chips, salsa and conversation! Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@ northlandchurch.net)
Middle School Ministry LW LUGRox (Living Under Grace Rocks!)
Saturdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center. LUGRox is an evening full of high energy, high impact and just plain fun! 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!
OV AXIS: Middle School MINISTRY
Sundays, 11 a.m., hallway. Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407-9497194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net)
College Ministry (For students ageS 18-25)
LW FUSION
Sundays, 7:15 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink. Come and spend time in worship, prayer and the Scriptures. Details: Mike Burke (mike.burke@northlandchurch.net)
WO = Northland at west oaks
LW Young Life Capernaum
Last Friday of each month (next gathering: April 30), 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. Young Life Capernaum gives young people with mental and physical disabilities the chance to experience fun and adventure, to develop fulfilling friendships, and to challenge their limits while building selfesteem through clubs, camps and other exciting activities. This includes dinner, fun and an opportunity to grow in faith! If you are a teen with special needs, please join us. Details: Laura Lee Wright (407-937-0549 or lauralee.wright@ northlandchurch.net)
ATTENTION: TEENS! volunteer to serve at capernaum
Details: Laura Lee Wright (407-937-0549 or lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net)
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studentministries
Middle & High School Students
MD = Northland at Mount dora
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My name is: __________________________________________________
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 worship Jesus today for His love. He showed His love when He gave His life for us. When we love God with all our heart, soul and mind, that’s worship!
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To follow is to go along with or take the same direction as the leader. Ask God to show you when to lead and when to follow. It is important to respect all leaders and followers.
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Who’s there?
Terry.
Today’s buzzword is RESPECT! I heard it _____________ times. I think it’s important to God because __________________________________________________
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Love and Respect
1 Corinthians 13:1-3; Ephesians 5:21 In Paul’s first letter to the Ephesians, he taught husbands and wives how to love and respect one another. He wrote, “Follow the lead of one another because of your respect for Christ.” In his first letter to the Corinthians, Paul wrote that love is the most important and valuable gift we have. He wrote, “Suppose I speak in the languages of human beings and of angels. If I don’t have love, I am only a loud gong or a noisy cymbal. Suppose I have the gift of prophecy. Suppose I can understand all the secret things of God and know everything about him. And suppose I have enough faith to move mountains. If I don’t have love, I am nothing at all. Suppose I give everything I have to poor people. And suppose I give my body to be burned. If I don’t have love, I get nothing at all.”
Draw a picture of someone you respect.
I respect that.
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Come serve in Children’s Ministries. You will bee blessed!
Northland’s 5-day Bible study for children, The Daily Way, is available at www.northlandchurch.net or at Children’s Church.
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fun-loving nature and brilliant smile bring a dynamic energy to the classroom each week. Brittany began volunteering to serve as a teacher’s helper in her middle school years. She is now a high schooler, and we are watching her gift of teaching develop and grow. She demonstrates great leadership skills and frequently assists with the equipping of new Apprentice Crew volunteers. Thank you, Brittany, for sharing your love of Jesus with all of us!
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Search for and circle each word from Ephesians 5:21: “Follow the lead of one another because of your respect for Christ.”
R O F O R B A A N O T H E R G E L H N C E L E L E E A S E O O Y J U P A I W O U S E D S E U S E C M C H R I S T Word Bank: FOLLOW, THE, LEAD, OF, ONE, ANOTHER, BECAUSE, YOUR, RESPECT, FOR, CHRIST
Shout loudly “Hosanna!” for Jesus saves!
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Family Worship
DivorceCare
Successfully Worshiping God With Your Kids
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or the next several weeks, Pastor Joel will preach about how to build great families. Consider the importance of worshiping together as a family. If your children are young, consider involving them in online worship for a part of a service each week. It can be a great way to introduce them to corporate worship. In addition, there will be an article here each week to give you more ideas on how you can worship as a family. Children are a special part of God’s Kingdom. He delights in their worship because they approach His throne with an enviable innocent and simple faith. In fact, Jesus held children up as examples of how all believers should participate in His Kingdom:
“He called a little child and had him stand among them. And he said: “I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” — Matthew 18:2-4 (NIV)
Tuesdays, beginning May 11, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 4209-10, Longwood site
worship experiences. Here are a few tips to help you get started: • Discuss with your children why God wants us to worship Him. Explain what they can expect in a worship service and the behavior they should show in order to honor God. Show excitement over worshiping together; it’s contagious! • Create a worship folder. Ask your children to decorate a hard-covered three-ring binder. Insert blank paper and colored pencils. During listening moments in the service, ask them to write or draw what they see and hear. Suggest they include questions they want to talk about with you later. • Go to the Beehive section in the center of the Northland News. There, children will find Scripture, puzzles and games that correspond with the worship service they are attending.
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“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, … “plans to give you hope and a future. … You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” — Jeremiah 29:11, 13
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re you struggling through the pain of divorce? God’s heart is especially tender toward the downtrodden and defeated. He knows your name, and He sees every tear you shed. Join DivorceCare, and walk alongside others through this difficult time. The 13-week gathering follows a DVD series and uses a small group format to provide a safe place where participants can focus on personal growth, deal with hurts, and evaluate the choices they have made in order to be transformed by God and seek reconciliation. The leaders of DivorceCare do not advocate divorce, and they encourage all couples to seek reconciliation where possible. It is recommended that if you have marital problems, you seek wise counsel. The workbook for this class is available at Northland’s bookstore for $16. Registration is required; child care is available. Details and registration: Donna Delzingaro (407937-1749)
As parents, the idea of worshiping with our children can seem overwhelming. Be assured that with a little preparation and dedication, the entire family can enjoy memorable corporate
Spring Equipping Options
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(F.Hall) Fellowship Hall (SMCC) Student Ministries and Care Center (TBD) To Be Determined
his spring and summer, don’t miss the great opportunities to learn and grow in your relationship with Christ and your relationships with others. Whether you are looking to learn to manage your finances, improve your marriage or study Scripture, there are many options of topics, dates and times from which to choose. For more opportunities for learning and getting involved, see pages 11 to 14.
Class name
Category
Duration
Start Date
Day
Time
Room
Leader
A Woman God Can Use
Women’s Bible Studies
8 Weeks
4/5/10
Mondays
10 a.m.
4209
Beverly Bailey
Beth Moore - Living Beyond Yourself
Women’s Bible Studies
11 Weeks
4/12/10
Mondays
9:45 a.m.
4213-15
Cherrie Rowe
Beth Moore - Living Beyond Yourself
Women’s Bible Studies
11 Weeks
4/13/10
Tuesdays
6:30 p.m.
4206-7
Cherrie Rowe
Great Dads Seminar
Men’s Event
1 Day
5/15/10
Saturday
9 a.m.
F.Hall/SMCC
Bob Keidering
Journey to Financial Freedom
Personal Finances
1 Day
4/24/10
Saturday
9 a.m.
The Rink/SMCC
Mike Morgan
Financial Peace University
Personal Finances
13 Weeks
4/22/10
Thursdays
7 p.m.
The Rink/SMCC
Rich & Jana Haussmann
Belong/Membership
Christian Foundations
4 Weeks
5/2/10
Sundays
11 a.m.
4209
Pastor Kevin Urichko
Marriage Mentoring Workshop
Marriage and Family
1-Time Event
4/30/10
Friday
6:30 p.m.
4213-15
Barb Olsen
Couples Movie Night
Marriage and Family
1-Time Event
6/11/10
Friday
7 p.m.
Sanctuary
Jamila Millette
Your Time-starved Marriage
Marriage and Family
8 Weeks
6/17/10
Thursdays
7 p.m.
4206-7
Olsens & DeWitts
Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts
Marriage and Family
8 Weeks
6/22/10
Tuesdays
7 p.m.
F.Hall/SMCC
TBD
Learn how to live debt-free at the Financial Peace University course, and be one of the many who have already cut up their credit cards.
Women’s Beth Moore studies are a time of worship, fun, fellowship and growing closer to God.
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.
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, 11 a.m. to noon, room 4209. The next session of this four-week class will begin May 2. 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. Child care is available. Details: Jamila Millette (jamila.millette@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1832)
CARE GROUPS
These groups are a vital part of the health of the church, as they provide ongoing support through difficult times for specific life issues, such as addiction, divorce, illness or loss.
LW BCAUSE—BREAST CANCER SURVIVAL Any woman touched by breast cancer desiring prayer, fellowship, information and/or encouragement, contact Susan Diener-Blando (407-488-5941 or susandb@yahoo.com). LW Celebrate Recovery Fridays, 7 to 9 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. Gain freedom from life’s hurts, habits and hang-ups over dinner, fellowship and share groups, which include Newcomers 101, Men and Women’s Chemical Dependency, Women’s Co-Dependency, and Parents of Prodigals. Details: Laurie Jean Harrington (lauriejean2@ bellsouth.net or mmannen@cfl.rr.com) LW CONQUERING FEAR, ANGER, ANXIETY Tuesdays, 7:15 p.m., room 4204. Conquer fear, anger and anxiety through biblical principles. Child care is available. Details: Skye Engel (407-834-3158) LW COPING WITH ADDICTIONS/CODEPENDENCY Thursdays, 7 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall. A Christcentered, 12-step program dealing with issues such as alcohol, drugs, relationships, food, sexual addictions, codependency and issues affecting adult children of addiction. Child care is available. Details: His Way (407-599-9770)
OV = Northland at Oviedo
is available at Northland’s bookstore for $16. Details and registration: GriefShare voiceline (407-949-7152)
your child with our trained volunteers. Details and registration: Laura Lee Wright (407-9370549 or buddybreak@northlandchurch.net)
LW HOPE — Support For Those Struggling with Fertility issues Last Friday of the month, 7 p.m., Fire Station 21, 681 Seminola Blvd, Casselberry. Support group helping women, men or couples struggling with fertility issues. Share prayer, fellowship, encouragement and discussion as you walk this journey. Space is limited. Registration and details: Debbie (mikedeb540@yahoo.com)
LW 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. Guest speakers: Becky Hunter, April 24; James Li, May 3; Steve Bruton, May 10; John James (former NewsBoy), May 17; Sean Cooper, May 24. Child care available upon request. Details: Carissa Curran (commonground@northlandchurch.net or 407-221-1241)
LW Parents of the Prodigals
Fridays, 7 to 9 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. A support group helping parents cope with kids in trouble, in jail, on drugs, etc., and with serious behavioral problems. Child care available. Details: Laurie Jean Harrington (lauriejean2@bellsouth.net or 407 977 6742)
LW STRUGGLING WITH HOMOSEXUALITY? (MEN)
Wednesdays, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., call for confidential location. Among Friends is a weekly support group for men who struggle with same sex attraction and/or same sex attraction feelings that want to live a life pleasing to God. Details: Zach (407-937-1793)
LW SUPPORT FOR THE SEPARATED Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m. Learn practical steps for healing, hope and reconciliation in the Lord. Details on qualification and assessment: Donna Delzingaro (407-937-1749) LW 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)
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS
Coming together around a single activity or shared trait, these groups meet for specific events, ongoing study or ministry to the community.
LW AMEN (A MEETING OF MEN) Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., room 4206. Learn to apply God’s Word to real-life situations. Details: Dan Bogdan (407-702-5358 or danbogdan@landscapeorlando.com) or Buzz Vincent (407-463-9398 or blv292@cfl.rr.com)
LW DIVORCECARE Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 4209-10. A 13week session in which individuals who have been through a divorce can experience personal growth and healing. Workbook is available at Northland’s bookstore for $16. Registration is required; child care is available. Details and registration: Donna Delzingaro (407-937-1749)
LW 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 GriefShare Mondays, beginning April 19, 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
Saturday, May 8, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. Northland joins with Nathaniel’s Hope monthly to provide three hours of free respite for parents and caregivers of special needs children. Drop off
LW BUDDY BREAK
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WO = Northland at west oaks
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 FAITH AND SCIENCE GROUP Last Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing, room 5105. Discuss modern science discovery in light of God’s word. Details: Kent Cofoid (kent.cofoid@gmail.com) LW FLAG FOOTBALL Saturdays, through May, 10 a.m., Lyman High School practice fields. Coed. Details: Nathan Naversen (407-701-7577 or nate@ magicwebhosting.com) LW GOLF — links fellowship • Friday, April 23, 7:45 a.m., Alaqua Country Club, cost $43 • Friday, May 14, 7:45 a.m., Forest Lake Golf Club, cost $35 • Saturday, May 15, 7:45 a.m., Eastwood Golf Club, cost $35 Linking golfers throughout the world in Christ. Golf, prizes, guest speakers (food optional — costs extra). Golfers of all skill levels are welcome. Details and reservations: Parks Reinhardt (407880-9932 or linksfellowship@cfl.rr.com) LW Moms4moms Get connected with other moms for friendship and encouragement through meetings and playgroup activities. • Once a month, Mondays, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall. Child care provided with registration for infants to 5-year-olds. • Once a month, Sundays, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall. No child care provided. Registration required. Details and specific dates: www.northlandmoms4moms.com LW MOTORCYCLE GROUP All styles welcome. Must own a motorcycle and have a valid motorcycle license to participate. Details: Lori Cooper (407-333-2612) • St Jude’s Children’s Hospital Ride and Barbecue Saturday, May 15, 9:30 a.m. The group will depart at 10 a.m. for a fun fellowship ride and lunch to raise awareness for St. Jude’s research. Call for departure location and other details.
LW SENIORS GROUP (Age 60 and up) 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) Sundays, beginning April 25, 4 p.m., rooms 4209-10. Study John Ortberg’s new book and DVD series, The Me I Want To Be. Learn how it’s not about you becoming a new or different you, but becoming the best you that God meant you to be. 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 LW TENNIS Saturdays, 8 a.m., Red Bug Lake Park. Details: Jeff Rossmeissl (407-489-6096) LW WORD WEAVERS Second Saturday of each month, 9:30 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall. Details: www.wordweaversonline.com WO WEST OAKS PLAY GROUP
Join us for fellowship and fun. Details: Sara Sundermeyer (407-575-6178 or scostantini@ hotmail.com) or Kimberly Fulmer (407-6563008 or kfulmer@earthlink.net)
WO LADIES NIGHT OUT
Connect with West Oaks women each month. Activities and locations vary. Details: Derika Hacker (derika.hacker@northlandchurch.net or 407-473-4537)
Bible studies and opportunities to help you explore your faith and know God.
BAPTISMS LW ADULT BAPTISMS Sunday, May 16, 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, May 15, 7 p.m., room 4206. Child care is available upon request. Details: Diane Jones (407-949-7188 or diane.jones@northlandchurch.net)
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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)
ADULT BIBLE STUDIES LW Alpha Course: Is There More to Life than This? Sundays, through May 9, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, Fellowship Hall. Ask and discover answers to essential questions of life and get a practical introduction to the Christian faith. 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) • ALPHA RETREAT Saturday, April 24, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., New Tribes Mission Chapel, 1000 E. First Street, Sanford. Learn about who the Holy Spirit is, what the Holy Spirit does, and how you can be filled with the Holy Spirit? Continental breakfast will be provided. RSVP by Monday, April 19. Details: Diana Kothapally (dianakothapally@yahoo.com or 407-949-7163) 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
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Mondays, 7 p.m., Dewey home, Oviedo. Based on Isaiah 43:10, this 10-week study
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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)
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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)
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)
Classes and training to help you mature in your faith and equip you to serve.
LW Stepparenting 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)
ADULTS LW FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY:
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)
LIVING DEBT-FREE Thursdays, April 22 through July 15, 7 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Developed by Dave Ramsey, this 13week, biblically based video course teaches management of money and explains how money really works in a simple, easy-to-understand style. The cost for materials, available at Northland’s bookstore, is $111. Details and registration: Rich or Jana Haussmann (407-6882182 or rhaussmann@cfl.rr.com)
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LW Distributed Group Leader Training
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 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 Living Beyond Yourself Exploring the Fruit of the Spirit — Beth Moore Study • Mondays, through June 28, 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. • Tuesdays, through June 22, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. This new, 11-week study will focus on the fruit of the Spirit as presented in the book of Galatians. Details: Cherrie Rowe (cherbear100@aol.com or 407 322 6850) LW Third Verse Second and fourth Wednesdays, 1:30 to 3 p.m., room 1116, Student Ministries and Care Center. For women 55 and over. Study the book of Esther, pray and have fellowship. Details: Jean Sherwood (407-796-4705) MD women’s bible STUDY
Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., conference room. Study: book of Acts. Christian women come together for support, prayer and study. Details: Marilyn Faber (352-357-0983 or marilynrfaber@yahoo.com)
OV Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts Second and fourth Thursdays of each month, 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
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Saturday, May 22, 8:30 a.m. to noon, rooms 4213-15. Join Pastor Dan Lacich, who will be training people who desire to worship and serve by gathering in smaller venues (i.e., house or community room) in order to be distributed into our communities for more intimate times of serving and encouraging one another to love and do good deeds. Details and registration: Barb Olsen (barbara.olsen@northlandchurch. net or 407-949-7183)
LW JOURNEY TO FINANCIAL FREEDOM SEMINAR
Saturday, April 24, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., room 4206. Crown Financial Ministries’ one-day seminar opened by Crown’s founder, Howard Dayton, and taught by Mike Morgan. This seminar presents a concise, yet comprehensive, view of money management based on the Bible. Equipped with wisdom from God’s Word, learn how to establish and maintain a plan to faithfully serve Jesus Christ with all of your resources. Cost: $25 per person. Purchase tickets at www. northlandchurch.net/events. Details: Roger Olsen (crown@northlandchurch.net)
LW Marriage Mentor Training
Friday, April 30, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., rooms 4213-15. If you have a healthy marriage and a healthy relationship with God, and you and your spouse are interested in learning how to come alongside couples who are struggling, join Dr. Margi McCombs for a training session and potluck dinner. Together with other mentoring couples, discover how to mentor couples so they can grow stronger in their marriages. Details and registration: Barb Olsen (barbara.olsen@northlandchurch.net or 407949-7183)
OV 48 Days to the Work You Love
• Preview: Sunday, April 25, 2:30 p.m., NOCC • Classes: Sundays, starting May 16, 2:30 p.m., NOCC This four- to six-week study, by Dan Miller, is not about finding a new job, but making successful career and job decisions by understanding your God-given skills and abilities, personality traits, values, dreams and passions. Details: Karen and Ben Kim (admin@redema.us or 407365-2332)
OV ADULT SMALL GROUP
Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., Welday home, Oviedo. Read through the book of Ephesians, a short, but powerful, book in the New Testament that has so much to say about our relationships — our relationship with God, and with those people all around us. Children are welcome, but there is no child care. Details: Ruth Linares (ruthalinares@gmail.com or 407-227-0970)
OV ADULT SMALL GROUP
Sundays, 6:30 p.m., Wiest home, Oviedo. Study: Defining Moments, by Andy Stanley. This study will introduce some perplexing truths to those who have grown comfortable with misinformed lifestyles and belief systems. Details: Paul and Pam Wiest (407-977-5295 or wiestpj@earthlink.net)
CHILDREN LW STEPS FOR YOUNG BELIEVERS (GRADES 2 – 5) AND THEIR PARENTS These courses in basic discipleship include classroom sessions and daily at-home devotionals. Sundays, 4 to 5:45 p.m. Materials cost for each class: $5. Registration is required. Details and registration: Diane Jones (407-9497188 or diane.jones@northlandchurch.net) • STEP 1—BECOMING A PART OF GOD’S FAMILY: April 11 to May 2. Focus: Salvation and assurance. Includes Communion instruction. • STEP 2—THE MOST IMPORTANT THING: April 11 to May 16. Focus: Jesus’ Life A-Z, a basic discipleship theme and learning about the life of Christ. Baptism offered at end of course. • STEP 3—LIVING BY THE BOOK, “C-ING” MY WAY THROUGH THE BIBLE: April 11 to May 23. Focus: To develop skills in exploring the Bible.
LW 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 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 (407-2273072 or brycehagedorn@yahoo.com) or Kevin Urichko (407-949-7166 or kevin.urichko@ northlandchurch.net)
LW PeaceSEEkers Sundays, through April 25, 9 a.m., room 4209. Six-week class to learn practical and effective biblical methods to approach
LW Men’s Fraternity — The Quest for Authentic Manhood Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 4210. Join a journey to understand your masculine
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identity and learn to pursue authentic manhood as a lifelong priority. Topics include seasons of a man’s life, uncovering wounds, marriage, fatherhood and a plan for manhood. Registration and details: Bob Keiderling (407618-3183 or bobk226@hotmail.com)
LW Winning at Work and Home Thursdays, 6:30 to 8 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, Fellowship Hall. This 8-week study by Dr. Robert Lewis of Men’s Fraternity explores how men can enjoy and engage in work and relate at home. Details: Tom Horvath (Tom@tomhorvath.com) OV Men’s Fraternity Group (Years 1, 2, 3)
Tuesdays, 6:30 a.m., NOCC. Includes three one-year-long studies beginning with The Quest for Authentic Manhood, followed by Winning at Work and Home and ending with The Great Adventure. Studies provide men with an encouraging process that teaches them how to live lives of authentic manhood as modeled by Jesus Christ and directed by the Word of God. Details: Jeremy Jobson (jeremy.jobson@ northlandchurch.net or 407-929-3053)
OV The Quest for Authentic Manhood
Saturdays, 7:15 a.m., NOCC. Study focuses on men’s core identity, and helps them embrace a biblical definition of manhood. Details: Lawrence Wachter (407-430-2835 or lawrence. wachter@gmail.com)
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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)
WOMEN LW A Woman God Can Use Mondays, through May 24, 10 to 11:30 a.m., room 1111, Student Ministries and Care Center. 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. 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 (520-631-0886 or celebratelife3@aol. com) OV He Speaks to Me
Mondays, 7 p.m., home of Laurie Jean Harrington. This study: based on the book He Speaks to Me: Preparing to Hear the Voice of God, by Priscilla Evans Shirer, covers life lessons from the account of God’s speaking to the boy Samuel. By learning to listen to God’s voice and obeying Him, we will enter into a closer relationship with God and have a deeper desire to serve Him faithfully. Details: Laurie Jean Harrington (lauriejean2@bellsouth.net or 407-977-6742)
OV Lord Change My Attitude Fridays, 9:30 a.m., NOCC. What does God think about attitudes? This study uses examples from the Israelites’ journey out of Egypt, of how attitudes can affect whether someone stays in the wilderness or enjoys the blessings of the Promised Land. Details: Linda McGrath (lmcgr2033@cfl.rr.com or 407-574-3249)
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Opportunities to serve at Northland. Questions about serving at a Northland Distributed site?
Longwood:
serve@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4000 Mount Dora: Bill Chapman bill.chapman@northlandchurch.net or 352-434-4116 Oviedo: Rebecca Sheahan rebecca.sheahan@northlandchurch.net or 407-683-3566 West Oaks: Derika Hacker derika.hacker@northlandchurch.net or 407-473-4537
LW CELEBRATE RECOVERY MUSICIANS
Vocalists and musicians needed for the newly forming Celebrate Recovery Band. Details: Celebrate Recovery Ministry leader Mary Ann Mannen (407-913-4777 or mmannen@cfl.rr.com)
LW communion servers
Communion servers are needed the first weekend of each month. Training provided. Details: Lori Holton (communion@northland church.net or 407-949-4000)
LW Computer repairs/maintenance Basic troubleshooters of PCs needed, including Windows XP, Windows 7, Office 2003 and 2007, in-house applications, Tier 1 support. Must be patient, customer service-oriented and able to give a few hours a week. Details: Jon Marte (jon.marte@northlandchurch.net) LW MEDICAL FIRST RESPONDERS
During worship services and special events. BLS trained or medical professionals, especially EMTs, are needed. Details: Susan Cholewa (407-9370544 or susan.cholewa@northlandchurch.net)
LW phone ASSISTANCE
Weekday volunteers are needed to answer phones and greet visitors. Flexible hours. Details: Susan Cholewa (407-937-0544 or susan. cholewa@northlandchurch.net)
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 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
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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 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. Details: Linda Moedinger (jhvolunteer@gmail.com)
LW HELP INCARCERATED MEN
Men needed to come alongside incarcerated man. No experience necessary. Minimum commitment: one hour per week. Details: Greg Kerr (407-770-8503 or gpkerr@mindspring.com)
LW JAIL MINISTRY
Minister to inmates in Seminole County or Orange County jails during Sunday 9 a.m. worship; Celebrate Recovery for women, Thursday afternoons; Assist women with long-term planning; Prayer team; Pen pals. Training provided. Details: Jail Ministry voice mail (407-949-4007)
LW LONGWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER Sundays, 9 a.m., sanctuary. Give hugs and show love to the residents of the facility behind Northland on Grant Street. Details: Patsy Grannan (407-538-5209 or Pjg327@embarqmail.com) LW PETPALS
Saturdays, except the fifth Saturday of the month. Share your pets with people in nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, etc. Details: Becky Yeager (leahyeager@aol.com or 407-699-4903)
LW RECOVERY MINISTRY
Volunteers with a heart for the hurting, and recovery or 12-step experience needed to help with a ministry. Details: Laurie Jean Harrington (407-977-6742 or lauriejean2@bellsouth.net)
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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)
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 (407-333-0404) Central Florida’s Job Fair (CFEC.org) Wednesday, May 9, noon to 4 p.m., Central Florida Fairgrounds & Exposition Park, 4603 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando. Admission and parking are free. Dress professionally, and bring plenty of resume copies. No children. Visit www.CFEC.org to preregister, get job fair tips, research the companies listed, get directions or search Central Florida’s Online Job Board. Details: Christian HELP (407-834-4022) EXCHANGE MINISTRIES Mondays, 7:15 to 9:15 p.m., First Baptist Orlando, E-2 building, third floor, 3000 S. John Young Parkway, Orlando. A Christcentered ministry for men and women struggling with homosexuality. Details: John Westcott (407-514-4356 or www. exchangeministries.org). A support group takes place the first Monday of each month at 7:15 p.m to encourage parents, friends and family who have loved ones struggling with sexual identity. Details: Cherrie Rowe (407322-6850 or cherbear100@aol.com); inquiries are confidential. Gripped by the Greatness of God Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m., Rodriguez home, Lake Mary. Rediscover the wonder of God’s attributes and spur your spiritual walk into a consistent life pattern of worship and service to God! Details and directions: Luis Rodriguez (407-687-7173) 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) National Day of Prayer Thursday, May 6, all day, several locations. Join Community United Methodist Church for their prayer breakfast, 7:15 to 8:30 a.m.; Ascension Lutheran Church Chapel, Casselberry, will be open all day for prayer. Details: Elaine Harland (elaine.harland@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4002)
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Purity Conference Saturday, May 15, 9 a.m., First Baptist Church of Orlando, 3000 S. John Young Parkway, Orlando. This conference is about empowering parents to teach children of all ages to embrace purity. Breakfast provided. Cost: $25 ages 13 and up; $20 ages 3-12. Details and registration: Gloria Shaw (407-9230779 or www.purityconference.com)
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READERS MINISTRY Tuesdays, 1 to 3 p.m., Goldsboro Elementary School in Sanford. Read to kindergarteners
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)
Serving locally with global impact through outreach opportunities to international
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of State Road 434 by Interstate 4). Cost for the book of the same name, by Sharon Jaynes is $7; it is available at the class or in the Northland Bookstore. Details: Cindy Price (cindy@pricecrew.com or 407-221-3981)
and first-graders. 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)
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)
Stand4LIFE — A CALL TO ACTION Saturday, May 1, 10 a.m. to noon, locations listed at www.stand4life.info. Thousands will gather in silent prayer, covering 67 abortion centers in Florida. Lay aside denominational differences and preferences, and be a demonstration of justice for those who have no voice. The goal is to change public opinion about abortion in this region. Details: Stephanie Kahn (407-244-6304)
Confidence In Crisis Thursdays, 5:30 to 7:30 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)
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)
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)
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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)
NEARHIM HOME EDUCATORS Supports and encourages families whom God has called to teach their children at home. Details: www.nearhim.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)
women Becoming a Woman Who Listens to God Fridays, noon to 1 p.m., Cravings (corner
Melinda works at Northland in the Children’s Ministries as the administrator and producer of children’s curriculum.
Non-perishable food items can be brought to Northland. Please take clean, usable clothing, toys and supplies to The Sharing Center, Fairmont Plaza, 600 N. Highway 1792, Longwood (407-260-9155).
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AUTOMOBILE NEEDED by Northland’s Service Department to provide transportation for visiting guests and missionaries. Details: Sarah Mattingly (sarah.mattingly@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7170)
LW Christian and classic children’s books as well as parenting and marriage books are needed for the Northland Children’s and Family library. Details: Bethany Durys (bethany. durys@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0541) LW
Nonperishable food items can be placed into the designated wooden boxes in the lobby of the Worship Center and in the Student Ministries and Care Center. Details: 407-949-4000 or serve@northlandchurch.net)
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New collection each month. Visit the information table for list. Details: Ann South (south4@comcast.net or 352-267-3388) or Sharlee Hollingsworth (shollingsworth2@cfl. rr.com)
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Work with Faith Neighborhood Center of Clermont in the coming year. If your small group, ministry, or Bible study would like to do so, contact Patti Novak (NOVAKgirls4@aol.com). Backpacks, blankets, tennis shoes, hygienic supplies, and men’s and women’s casual clothes are needed by Distributed Ministry at History Park Center, a ministry to the homeless in Orlando. Details: Dave Mullen (dmull77@yahoo.com)
bed sheets and pillowcases and other items are needed at Safehouse of Seminole for battered women and their children. Complete needs list (www.safehouseofseminole.org). Details: admin@safehouseofseminole.org or 407-302-5220 BLANKETS, SOCKS AND WARM CLOTHING are needed at Coalition for the Homeless. Details on drop-off location: Joy Morris (407-949-0151) 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.
“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” — 2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV)
FINANCIAL REPORT As of APRIL 12, 2010 Electronic giving is available at the kiosks located in the foyer or online at www.northlandchurch. net. Offering envelopes are available at all giving boxes. Details: Twila Roberts (407-949-4000) .......................................................................................................................
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Ways for you to give of your treasure (Matthew 6:19-21).
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)
he Joel C. Hunter Scholarship, in an amount up to $5,000, was created in 1998 to honor Dr. Hunter’s teaching and leadership. The purpose of this scholarship is to assist those training in the arts, theology or any other discipline that could be dedicated to ministry consistent with the distributed church model. Northland’s True North Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2010 award. Completed application packets must be received by Friday, May 21, for consideration. Recipients will be notified by Friday, June 18. Northland News will provide bios of this year’s scholarship recipients in an upcoming issue. At your request, an application will be e-mailed to you that will provide all the details. Details and to receive an application: Stephen Thomas (stephen.thomas@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7185)
Claire Grace Rutland
Ministry/Operations
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
WO = Northland at west oaks
Joel C. Hunter Scholarship Offered
Birth Announcement
OV = Northland at Oviedo
THIS YEAR
Surplus/ Need Received (Deficit) Need Received 225,101
Surplus/ (Deficit)
199,775
(25,326)
3,376,515
3,233,144
(143,371)
31,731
(3,159)
523,350
357,487
(165,863)
259,991 231,507 (28,484)
3,899,865
3,590,631
34,890
LOAN BALANCE is currently $19,081,667
(309,234) *
*Deficit currently being covered by operating reserve.
ATTENDANCE: Weekend of April 10 to 12, 2010 6,622 Northland at Longwood Northland at Mount Dora 213 Northland at Oviedo 361 Northland at West Oaks 121 Evangelical Council for Northland online 2,066 at 1,166 sites Financial Accountability Total 9,383 at 1,170 sites ..................................................................................................................
Total offerings for Haiti to date: $141,052.26
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: Bill Chapman . . . . . . 352-434-4116 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: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 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 serve@northlandchurch.net, 407-949-4000 or visit www.northlandchurch.net/serve 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, Setup/Takedown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 Tara Dufrene, The Carpenter’s House for Children . . 615-642-8963 tdufrene@aimhealth.com 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/Takedown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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:
Happy Together … Growing Together as We Grow in Christ How to Have a Heaven-like Marriage Scripture focus:
Ephesians 5:21-26, 33 (NASB)
Worship focus:
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…be subject to one another in the fear of Christ.
Worship Christ today for His sacrificial love. Our identity is found in Him who laid down His life for us.
Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the church, He Himself being the Savior of the body. But as the church is subject to Christ, so also the wives ought to be to their husbands in everything. Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her, so that He might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word… Nevertheless, each individual among you also is to love his own wife even as himself, and the wife must see to it that she respects her husband.
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Most gracious God, we give you thanks for your tender love in sending Jesus Christ to come among us, to be born of a human mother, and to make the way of the cross to be the way of life. We thank you, also, for consecrating the union of man and woman in his Name. By the power of your Holy Spirit, pour out the abundance of your blessing on the couples represented here. Defend them from every enemy.
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Let their love for each other be a seal upon their hearts, a mantle about their shoulders, and a crown upon their foreheads. Bless them in their work and in their companionship; in their sleeping and in their waking; in their joys and in their sorrows; in their life and in their death. Finally, in your mercy, bring them to that table where your saints feast for ever in your heavenly home; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. — Adapted from the Book of Common Prayer (1979)
NEXT WEEKEND: Dr. Joel C. Hunter | Happy Together … Growing together as we grow in Christ | How to Be a Heaven-sent Parent | Ephesians 6:1-4
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