Northland News Vol 11/Iss 25 by Northland Church

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JUNE 19 - 26, 2010

VOLUME 11, ISSUE 25

Happy Together

... growing together as we grow in Christ

True Companions A MESSAGE FROM PASTOR VERNON RAINWATER

A faithful companion is a sure anchor.

â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Roman proverb

What’s Happening This Week? MOUNT DORA SITE

LONGWOOD SITE Saturday, JUNE 19

4:00 pm 4:30 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm

Prayer Meeting Lose it For Life Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5

SUNday, June 20

7:30 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 10:45 am 10:45 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 4:00 pm 4:30 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm

Prayer Meeting (cc) Worship* (cc) (hi) (sp) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Great Dads Class A Shepherd’s Look at Psalm 23 Transformers Worship* (cc) (sp) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Special Needs Class Belong Study Access Adult Ministry Haiti DJ Info Meeting Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Fusion College Ministry Chris & Conrad Free Concert

MONDAY, june 21 9:45 am 6:45 pm 6:45 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm

Living Beyond Yourself/Beth Moore (cc) GriefShare Common Ground Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Faithful and True Men’s Group

Prayer Room 4209 Sanctuary ECW CWW

Prayer Room Sanctuary ECW CWW 4210 4206-7 1116-18/SMCC Sanctuary ECW CWW CWW 4209 4204 4209-10 Sanctuary ECW CWW F.Hall/SMCC The Rink/SMCC

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

TUESday, JUNE 22

6:45 am 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 6:30 pm 6:45 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:15 pm

Men’s Bible Study 1118/SMCC Summer Program (Middle School) The Rink/SMCC Divine Reflections Art Group 4208 Living Beyond Yourself/Beth Moore (cc) The Rink/SMCC DivorceCare 4205, 4209-10, 4213, 15, 17 AMEN (cc) 4206-7 Military Wives and Mothers Group 1111/SMCC Faith and Science Group 5105/CWW Conquering Fear, Anger and Anxiety (cc) 4204

WEDNEsday, JUNE 23

9:00 am 1:00 pm 6:15 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm

Joy of Living Study Summer Program (Middle School) CBC Pride Class Buddy Training 101 Women’s Healing and Recovery

THURsday, JUNE 24

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

Women’s Prayer Men’s Bible Study Summer Program (Middle School) Financial Peace University Crown Study His Way (cc) Your Time Starved Marriage

Friday, JUNE 25

12:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm

Serve Project (High School) 30-hour Famine Celebrate Recovery Lot 9 (High School)

Saturday, JUNE 26

8:30 am 4:00 pm 4:30 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm

Word Weavers Prayer Meeting Lose it For Life Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5

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

4209-10 The Rink/SMCC 4206-7 5106-7/CWW 1111/SMCC

SUNday, June 20

9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 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

TUESday, JUNE 22 6:15 am 7:00 pm

Men’s Bible Fellowship Celebrate Recovery (cc)

WEDNEsday, JUNE 23 6:30 pm 7:00 pm

CREW352 Luke and Acts Bible Study

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

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 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

MONDAY, june 21 7:00 pm

Secrets of the Vine

Tuesday, JUNE 22

6:30 am 6:30 pm

Men’s Gathering Adult Small Group

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23

9:30 am 5:30 pm 7:00 pm 8:00 pm

Grade School Free Children’s Movie AXIS: MSM Summer Days AXIS: HSM Summer Days Summer Prayer Service

Connect instantly to your favorite social networks ... and more! Auditorium 9-109 9-107 9-105 Auditorium 9-109 9-107 9-105 8-107 Hallway

Harrington Home

NOCC Welday home

Oviedo Cinemas NOCC Brown home NOCC

Men’s Small Group

NOCC

1116/SMCC 1118/SMCC The Rink/SMCC 5100/CWW 4213-15 F.Hall/SMCC 4206-7

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

JOIN any of these worship sites: florida

Kissimmee/St. Cloud, FL First and third Sundays of each month, 11 a.m. 1000 Costa Mesa Lane, Kissimmee Details: Kristen Dusseau (407-247-6030) or Michael Dusseau (407-761-8846) New Smyrna Beach, FL Sundays, 5:45 p.m. Hines home, 528 Oliver Drive, New Smyrna Beach Details: Cynthia and Richard Hines (386-663-4370) OCOEE, FL Sundays, 9 a.m. St. Pauls Presbyterian Church 9600 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee Details: Larry Szrom (407-491-2245 or lszrom@yahoo. com) or Mary Ann Young (407-443-0079 or dreamdog@ mac.com) PONCE INLET, FL Sundays, 9 a.m. Harbour Village CSA Bldg. 4622 Links Village Drive, Ponce Inlet Details: Joe Leonardo (386-236-8871)

NORTH CAROLINA

SALISBURY, NC Sundays, 5:30 p.m. Klaus home, 200 W. 14th St., Salisbury, NC Details: Laurie and Tim Klaus (704-636-5966 or pianolauriek@yahoo.com)

The Rink/SMCC The Rink/SMCC CWW Parking Lot 9

F.Hall/SMCC Prayer Room 4209 Sanctuary ECW CWW

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Coyle home Sanctuary

Saturday, JUNE 26 7:15 am

What’s on the Web?

Rooms 2-3 Calvary Chapel

OVIEDO SITE SUNday, June 20

(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

¿Habla español? Traducción simultánea al español en nuestra sede en Longwood y en linea durante los servicios de adoracion los domingos a las 9 y 11 a.m.!

Speak Spanish? Spanish interpretation is available in Longwood and online Sundays at the 9 and 11 a.m. worship services!

PRAY FOR the prisoners with whom we worship concurrently: florida

Seminole County — John E. Polk Correctional Facility Sundays, 9 a.m.; Mondays, 7 p.m. Serving the men’s dorms. Details: Jail ministry voice mail (407-949-4007) Orange County — 33rd Street Correctional Facility Sundays, 9 a.m., DVD Serving the women’s Christian dorm. Details: Jail ministry voice mail (407-949-4007)

ABOUT Northland Our Vision

To see people coming to Christ and growing in Him as we link local and global communities for ministry and worship everywhere, every day.

Our Mission

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

About God, Northland or anything else

Worship Times

Saturdays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 p.m. Sundays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9*(hi)(sp), 11 a.m.*(sp); 6 p.m. Mondays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m. * Concurrent among Longwood, Mount Dora and Oviedo sites (hi) Hearing-impaired interpretation available (sp) Spanish interpretation available; Traducción simultánea al español

Join us at an Info Kiosk in the foyer!

Simply look for the locations in the foyer with this icon. A host will be there to connect with you.

INFO

Join us for LIVE online worship at

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

Spanish interpretation is available in Longwood and online, Sundays at the 9 and 11 a.m. worship services! Traducción simultánea al español en nuestra sede en Longwood y en linea, durante los servicios de adoracion los domingos a las 9 y 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)

STARTS THIS WEEKEND!

Saturdays, 4:45 p.m., rooms 4209-10, Longwood site

THIS WEEKEND!

More info on page 12.

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 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BELIEVE 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BECOME 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BE SENT 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BEYOND 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stewardship 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Directory 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sermon Notes

NORTHLAND NEWS

What does it mean to

BELONG

to Christ? Sundays, beginning July 4 11 a.m. to noon, room 4209 More info on page 11.

Come to the Water

Get baptized as a public profession of your faith in Jesus Christ. (Matthew 28:19)

Sunday, July 11, 2 p.m.

More info on page 11.

Publish His glorious deeds among the nations. Tell everyone about the amazing things He does. (Psalm 96:3, NLT) Send newspaper correspondence to: newspaper@northlandchurch.net Newspaper Staff Dede Caruso, Coordinator/Production Artist, Media Design Melissa Bogdany, Copy Editor Robert Andrescik, Director of Print and Public Relations Connie Rainwater, Director of Content Development Barbara Olsen, Director of Adult Equipping Tracy Bardwell, Multimedia Designer, Media Design Newspaper Volunteers Becky Hunter, Editor-at-Large Bob Wegner, Photographer Sarah Hall, Photographer Emiley Jones, Photographer Robb Richardson, Photographer

Thursday, July 22, 7 p.m.,

Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink More info on page 11.

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Welcome to Northland on Sunday Nights! sean cooper Northland on Sunday Nights Site Minister

Items needed: • Socks • Disposable razors • Deodorant • Toothpaste • Toothbrushes • Soap • Small plastic combs or brushes • Travel-sized bottles of hand sanitizer

ur aim is to make the weekly Sunday night community a place where relationships are built for the purpose of loving and serving others. Every week participate in worship and hearing God’s Word, then stay afterward for a way to respond together. These are informal ways to gather for a few minutes or as long as you like.

UPCOMING WORSHIP RESPONSES: JUNE 20 — Free Concert!

Visit woodenschoolhouse.com to read about the amazing children featured in the paintings by Jeremiah Shaw. The paintings are for sale with all proceeds going to the schoolhouse.

Come out to the Rink after service June 20 for a great night of music. Musical artists Chris and Conrad, with special guests Tal & Acacia, and Living Anthem will be here for a free concert, sponsored by Z88. The standing-room-only concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Bring the whole family!

Each week you can view upcoming opportunities through these ways: • Northland News (this section right here!) • Facebook fan page (www.facebook.com/sundaynights) • E-mail (Receive a weekly update. Sign up by e-mailing sean. cooper@northlandchurch.net.)

JUNE 27 — Service Project: Assemble Hygiene Kits We’ve spent the last several weeks collecting hygiene kit items, and on June 27, we will assemble them! Along with packaging these kits, which will go to various organizations in our community, bring your kids to help make bookmarks. Yes, adults, you can make bookmarks, too. Look for instructions after the worship service that night. Oh, and keep bringing those items from the above list. We want to package 1,000 kits!

Needed: Hygiene Kit Items!

We are collecting the items listed below on Sunday nights. Can you help? Let’s join forces and bring these items over the next three Sundays. Just drop them off in our collection boxes in the foyer. On June 27, we will have a special assembling project after the worship service, where everyone can join together to put these kits together. Our goal is to make 1,000 hygiene kits! Donate as little or as much as you are able.

>>> www.facebook.com/sundaynights Hang the painting in your home to remind you to pray for these precious children every day.

mountdoranews Stories From the Field: God’s Work Through Ordinary People A Northlander inspires others to give. BILL CHAPMAN Northland at Mount Dora Site Minister

ony and Dawn Navarro and their sons have been part of the Northland at Mount Dora family for more than two years. They are excited about God and love to serve Him in any way they can. Tony has a big heart for the men at his workplace and is always looking for an opportunity to share Jesus with them. Northland’s recent clothing drive gave him an idea. He decided to challenge his coworkers to bring food donations into the office to be given to those in need. These men responded, and within a week, Tony had a huge box of food items given by the guys at his company. They were inspired by Tony’s challenge and gave to the Lord. This box of food sat in my office in Mount Dora for a few days, as we waited for the Lord to show us whom to give it to. Then a couple of Sundays ago, a woman showed up after the 11 a.m. service. Her son was in critical care at an Orlando hospital, and she was staying with him, far away from her home and her family in Altoona. She was requesting food to stock the cupboards at her

home so that her family would be provided for while she was away. We sent her on her way with lots of prayer and the huge box of food Tony had brought in. God used Tony to connect his coworkers with this family in need. Think about the people in your circles of influence, especially those who do not call Jesus Christ their Savior – your family, your neighbors, your fellow employees. They probably know you are a Christian. Most likely you have invited them to church. They may not want to hear you talk about God, but they do watch the way you live your life. What a great way to show Christ to them, by asking them to serve with you. Extend an invitation to give food to the needy or to help a single mom or to join a Helping Hands Serve Day. Sometimes seeing Christ and His people in action and being a part of that action is the very thing that brings a person closer to the Lord. In Matthew 5:16, Jesus says, “Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven” (NIV). This summer begin to ask the Lord how you Matthew 5:16 (NIV) can involve your unchurched friends in service to Jesus. When He gives the idea, follow through with it! You never know how the Holy Spirit will use you to meet needs and, in the process, transform the hearts of people around you!

“ Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” –

>>> MOUNTDORA.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET

The Navarro family (l to r): Trey, Dawn, Tony, Sebastian and Michael.

Mount Dora Bible Study

Luke and Acts: Becoming Fishers of Men Wednesdays, through July 21 7 to 8:15 p.m., Mount Dora site, sanctuary Child care available. Details: Bill Chapman (352-434-4116 or bill.chapman@northlandchurch.net)

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Proverbs 21:13: “If a man shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and not be answered.” Isaiah 55:6: “Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near.”

The Importance of Prayer JEREMY JOBSON Northland at Oviedo Site Minister

be open and my ears attentive to the prayers offered in this place.” Psalm 4:1: “Answer me when I call to you, O my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; be merciful to me and hear my prayer.”

e have been meeting on Wednesday nights for about a month now, and it has been amazing! Why wouldn’t it be? This is the body of Christ in communion with each other and with God; is there anything better? Well, rather than your taking my word for it, for the next three weeks, I simply will list some verses on the importance of prayer for us, His people! (All are taken from the NIV.)

Psalm 5:3: “In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.”

Exodus 33:8, 11: “And whenever Moses went out to the tent, all the people rose and stood at the entrances to their tents, watching Moses until he entered the tent. … The Lord would speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks with his friend. Then Moses would return to the camp, but his young aide Joshua son of Nun did not leave the tent.”

Psalm 46:10: “Be still, and know that I am God.”

1 Kings 18:36-38: “At the time of sacrifice, the prophet Elijah stepped forward and prayed: ‘O Lord, God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel, let it be known today that you are God in Israel and that I am your servant and have done all these things at your command. Answer me, O Lord, answer me, so these people will know that you, O Lord, are God, and that you are turning their hearts back again.’ Then the fire of the Lord fell and burned up the sacrifice, the wood, the stones and the soil, and also licked up the water in the trench.” 1 Chronicles 16:11: “Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.” 2 Chronicles 7:14-15: “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. Now my eyes will

Psalm 17:1: “Hear, O Lord, my righteous plea; listen to my cry. Give ear to my prayer – it does not rise from deceitful lips.” Psalm 25:1: “To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.”

Psalm 50:15: “Call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me.” Psalm 55:17: “Evening, morning and noon I cry out in distress, and he hears my voice.” Psalm 65:1-2: “Praise awaits you, O God, in Zion; to you our vows will be fulfilled. O you who hear prayer, to you all men will come.” Psalm 142:1-2: “I cry aloud to the Lord; I lift up my voice to the Lord for mercy. I pour out my complaint before him; before him I tell my trouble.” Psalm 145:18: “The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.” Proverbs 15:8: “The Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.” Proverbs 15:29: “The Lord is far from the wicked but he hears the prayer of the righteous.”

Daniel 6:10: “Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before.” Daniel 9:3-4: “So I turned to the Lord God and pleaded with him in prayer and petition, in fasting, and in sackcloth and ashes. I prayed to the Lord my God and confessed: ‘O Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with all who love him and obey his commands ….’” Daniel 10:12: “Then he continued, ‘Do not be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them.’” Habakkuk 2:1: “I will stand at my watch and station myself on the ramparts; I will look to see what he will say to me, and what answer I am to give to this complaint.” Matthew 5:43-45: “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven.” Matthew 6:5-12: “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.’” >>> OVIEDO.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET

aroundnorthland West Oaks Regroups to Keep Northland on the West Side By Mary Ann Young

ith the departure of some of our congregation, a team of longtime Northlanders is pulling together for the purpose of remaining an expression of Northland in West Orange County. We will continue to worship through the summer in the same location, St. Pauls Presbyterian in Ocoee at 9 a.m. Sundays. While you will no longer “see us” on your screens, we will be worshiping with you. There are 20 to 30 of us, which meant squeezing into a living room wasn’t an option, so we decided to ask God to let us dream big and work on connecting Northlanders in our areas, which range from Orlando, MetroWest, Pine Hills, Dr. Phillips, Ocoee, Winter Garden, Windermere, Oakland, Clermont and Sanford. Here are some thoughts from the team on what it means for us to be our church in our community: “This is a great opportunity for us to be part of how God distributes His church. We’re somewhere between a site like Mount Dora and a home (simple) church. What will this look like? How will God connect us as

a community and out in the community? How do we connect to the church in Longwood? I’m excited because I trust God will answer these and many other questions as we ‘do life together.’” — Larry Szrom “To be a good witness of Christian benevolence and love for our neighbors who are in need so they will desire what we possess – a belief in Jesus Christ and the eternal salvation that comes with that belief. Also, to encourage and assist our fellow Christians who are responding to the call Jesus has laid on their hearts. Finally, to pray continually for discernment and wisdom as we listen to God’s will in our lives. An exchanged life – not our will, but God’s will be done.” — Marty and Betty McCoy

More than 30 people still gather in the West Oaks area to worship with Northland via webstream.

information: Worship time: Sundays, 9 a.m. Location: St. Pauls Presbyterian Church 9600 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee Child care and Children’s Sunday school will be available in partnership with St. Pauls Presbyterian Church. Contacts: Larry Szrom . . . . . . . . . . 407-491-2245 or lszrom@yahoo.com Mary Ann Young . . . . . . 407-443-0079 or dreamdog@mac.com Matthew’s Hope — Larry Black . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-310-4951 Men in the Word — Larry Black . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-310-4951 Saturdays, 8 a.m., St. Pauls Presbyterian Church Women’s Bible study — Kathy Black . . . . . . . . . . 407-310-4952 Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m., St. Pauls Presbyterian Church

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Training Youth Leaders in South America: An update on Tim and Annette Gulick During the class break, I went up to him as he prepared a cup of coffee for himself and asked, “Felipe, are you OK? It seems like you can’t stay awake.” “I haven’t been able to sleep since the earthquake,” he replied. “I was finally able to talk with my family, and now I know they’re fine, but I have a lot of college im and Annette Gulick are Northland friends in other cities, and I don’t know how they are.” missionaries serving with OC International. We know the crushing impotence of living many They have ministered in Mexico and miles removed from people you love who are suffering. Argentina and have been involved with training and Logically, you know that if you were there, you mentoring youth leaders in the Spanishcouldn’t do anything to change things, speaking world for about 15 years. They but it feels so wrong to go on blithely have been active in developing and with life when they can’t. distributing youth ministry resources In the following days, Felipe was through a variety of avenues, including back to sleeping through the night and writing articles for magazines and the had more news from Chile. The next Internet, developing a website (www. week I looked for a space to check in ParaLideres.org) and a textbook for with him. I asked him when he would be Spanish youth ministry, and teaching going back to Chile. at many youth leader conferences and “In December,” Felipe replied. “It training seminars. takes three days to get to my house by For the last several years, Tim and bus, and if I were to try to go during the Annette have lived in Buenos Aires, Tim and Annette Gulick. midyear break, I would spend six days Argentina, and have been a part of a traveling for just a few days at home, so team developing and running a two-year institute I’ll wait until I finish the program.” for youth ministry. In addition to Argentina, the EJ Felipe came to us with high expectations. As he (Youth Specialties) Institute also has a campus in said in his application, “When I was a senior in high Guatemala City, Guatemala. In its first year, 125 school, I was voted president of the school’s Christian students studied at the accredited youth ministry Student Union. As I worked with them, I realized how institute at both campuses. abandoned teenagers are by the church in my area. In the past two quarters, since the EJ Institute There is a lot of work with children, adults and even opened, Tim and Annette taught three classes: the elderly, but there was nothing for teenagers. I want Discipleship, How to Teach the Bible, and to study at the EJ Institute so I can pay attention to the Comparative Doctrines. The institute classes use needs of this generation.” project-based education, which is complemented In the face of Felipe’s big vision, you can see why I by creative learning activities in the classroom. asked this question a bit fearfully: “Felipe, it’s such a “We’re excited about this model because it sacrifice for you to be here – is it worth it?” He broke significantly increases retention and application of into a big smile, which was echoed in his eyes, as he the principles and provides concrete benefits to the said, “Oh, yes.” teenagers with whom our students work,” Tim and Annette say. “The downside is that it requires a lot of Pray for God to continue to grant wisdom, discernment, time, creativity and commitment from the professor. energy and creativity to Tim and Annette as they teach As the ‘spiritual directors’ of the EJ Institutes, we and mentor these youth leaders. Pray that many youths are at the school during all of the classes and have throughout South America will be impacted to love and serve personal relationships with all of the students, but Jesus as a result of the EJ Institute. we are particularly responsible for in-depth mentoring of a percentage of the students. We coordinate a team of volunteer mentors to cover the other students.” The students at the EJ Institute come from all over Latin America. In a recent prayer letter, below, Annette shares about the institute’s impact on one student.

Making a Difference One Day at a Time BY dana kobosky Director of Life Service

BY ALAN CHANTELAU Director of Missionary Care and Development

The Monday after the earthquake in Chile, Felipe, our Chilean student at the EJ Institute for youth ministry, kept falling asleep in class. When we had asked about his family back home, he was unemotional and told us that he had spoken briefly with his grandmother, and everyone was fine.

ast Saturday morning a group of Northlanders arrived at the Rink with the common goal of living their faith and sharing God’s love for others through service in the local community. After checking in, fueling up with some coffee and doughnuts, and having a word of prayer, the groups set out to their work sites. Serve Teams were distributed to Harvest Time International, where they were busy packing, sorting and stocking items that would later be distributed to those in need as well as to The Sharing Center, where they assisted with landscaping, cleanup and painting. In addition, a Serve Team also helped to freshen up the Children’s Worship Wing with a new coat of paint. A lot of valuable work was done, and a ton of fun was had! Overall, it was a privilege to see so many Northlanders move beyond the walls of our physical church and into our communities, where they are “being the church” through serving the greater needs of those around us. Interested in serving others? Not sure where to start? Then consider signing up for our next Local Serve Day on July 10! Projects are available for all ages and abilities and are typically completed by 1 p.m. that day. No special skills are required. For more information, visit the Serve page on the Northland website (www. northlandchurch.net/serve/local).

Serve Team Projects juNE 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Homeless Ministry juLY 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LOCAL SERVE DAY/NiceServe July 10 . . . . . . . Ronald McDonald House, serve dinner July 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christmas in July, clean up To register or to find out more about these projects, visit Northland’s website (www.northlandchurch.net/serve/ local/). There you can view the projects, times, locations and other information on these service opportunities. Details: Dana Kobosky (407-949-7156 or dana.kobosky@ northlandchurch.net)

The landscape crew trimmed back branches and pulled weeds around the Northland at Longwood property.

Make your someday, TODAY! www.somedayistoday.net

Help in Haiti: August 7 to 14 This team will train Haitian interpreters in spiritual care, emotional care, community health care and disaster relief. It also will visit orphanages to distribute food, love and care to the children. Team leader: Christy Braman (cbraman7777@gmail.com). Cost: $600 to $800.

INFORMATIONAL MEETING: Sunday, June 20, 4:30 to 6 p.m., rooms 4209-10, Longwood site

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The Children’s Worship Wing got a fresh coat of paint.

Lw = Northland at LONGWOOD

High School Ministry

LW Young Life Capernaum

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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 (407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net)

MD CREW352

(Christians Radically Encouraging Worship)

Sundays, 9 to 10:15 a.m., room 13. For 6th– to 12thgraders. Details: Bill Chapman (352-434-4116 or bill. chapman@northlandchurch.net)

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Wednesday, June 23, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Coyles home. For 6th– to 12th-graders. Bring a towel and your swimsuit (girls, wear one-piece or tankini). Enjoy a day in the sun with your friends from CREW352! Details: Bill Chapman (352-434-4116 or bill.chapman@northlandchurch.net)

Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@ northlandchurch.net)

The primary goal of Northland Student 20 Ministries is to lead students to a deeper Sch 10-11 understanding of their God-given, Applicaool Year t ns N Availio unique strengths and spiritual gifting able! ow so that they 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. Students meet weekly to be equipped, held accountable and encouraged. Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net)

OV AXIS: Middle School MINISTRY

OV AXIS: HSM summer days

Middle School Ministry LW LUGRox (Living Under Grace Rocks!) SEE CALENDAR FOR SUMMER PROGRAM

Sundays, 11 a.m., hallway. Details: Erica Emler (407-6878570 or students.oviedo@northlandchurch.net)

Wednesdays, June 23 and 30, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Browns’ home, 100 Ellington Place, Oviedo. Connect to God and others in a way that is relevant in our everyday lives. Details: Erica Emler (407-687-8570 or students.oviedo@northlandchurch.net)

OV AXIS: MSM Summer days

Wednesdays, June 23 and 30, 5 to 7 p.m., NOCC. Join AXIS as we seek to serve each other and our community this summer! Details: Erica Emler (407-687-8570 or students. oviedo@northlandchurch.net)

OV = Northland at Oviedo

OV AXIS: HSM Tijuana flats

Sunday, June 27, 5 to 7 p.m., Tijuana Flats, 1016 Lockwood Blvd., Oviedo. Bring a friend and enjoy chips, salsa and conversation Mexican-style. Details: Erica Emler (407-687-8570 or students.oviedo@northlandchurch.net)

Last Friday of each month (next gathering: June 25), 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)

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)

Expand Your Family

by Mentoring If you have been considering mentoring, now is the time!

We have identified many young men within Northland waiting to be matched with a male role model.

Attention students & young adults! Do you play an instrument? Do you love to sing? Do you have a heart for worship? Would you like to be involved in leading worship for middle and high school students on a consistent basis?

Start the application process!

Take the first step. Contact Shaylynn Stoner (shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net) to get an application.

Contact the Mentoring Ministry (shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net).

Let’s see where God will take you!

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

We worship God as our heavenly Father. He loves us and provides all we need. When we obey our heavenly Father and show our love to Him, that’s worship!

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A companion is a partner, a person to be with. God chose Rebekah as a companion for Isaac.

Bzzz. Bzzz.

Who’s there?

Willy.

Today’s buzzword is COMPANION. I heard it _____________ times. I think it’s important to God because __________________________________________________

Willy who?

Will you marry I’m too me? young to marry.

Unscramble the letters below to see another name for Jesus.

MNONOPIAC

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Answer: COMPANION

A Marriage Made in Heaven Genesis 24:12-14

Abraham wanted his son Isaac to find a wife who loved God. So he sent his servant with 10 camels to find a wife for Isaac. The servant stopped at a well and prayed, “Lord, You are the God of my master Abraham. Give me success today. I will speak to a young woman. I’ll say, ‘Please lower your jar so I can have a drink.’ Suppose she says, ‘Have a drink of water and I’ll get some for your camels too.’ Then let her be the one You have chosen for Your servant Isaac.” Just then, a maiden named Rebekah came to the well. She said and did everything just as he had prayed. He knew she was the one God had chosen for Isaac. She married Isaac, and they were very happy together!

Oh. Will you bee my friend?

Draw a picture of the 10 camels at the well with Abraham’s servant and Rebekah.

I’d bee happy to!

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

Come serve in Children’s Ministries. You will bee blessed! 7162 or Details: Debbie Blahnik (407-949net) ch. debbie.blahnik@northlandchur

This week think about all the friends and family members God has chosen as companions for you. Pray for your companions and thank God for each one of them.

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Search for and circle the words Abraham’s servant spoke in Genesis 24:14b: “Let her be the one you have chosen for your servant Isaac. By this I will know that you have shown kindness to my master.”

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Opportunities for Men to Grow in Faith, Change Lives Great Dads Sundays, through August 1, 9 a.m. room 4210, Longwood site

ost fathers want to be great dads. Most fathers were never shown how. A father who spiritually and emotionally connects with his children gives them the best chance to succeed, and to find the plan and purpose God has for their lives. Give your family a great gift this Father’s Day that will have eternal impact. Join the Great Dads class that is based on the book by the same name, by Robert D. Hamrin. This six-week class will help dads develop a plan to make an impact in their family’s lives. The course will cover tried and true principles like these: • Showing unconditional love. • Creating quality time. • Communicating with your kids. • Partnering for parenting. • Instilling moral and spiritual values. Choose what kind of legacy you will leave your family. It is not too late to get it right. The class will be held Sundays, June 13 to August 1 at 9 a.m. at Northland at Longwood, room 4210. Details: Bob Keiderling (407618-3183 or bobk226@ hotmail.com)

Mentoring Young Men

s a young man growing up, who was your primary influence? Who walked with you into manhood? For some of us, it was a coach, a grandfather or a mature friend who took an interest in our lives. For others, it was a father who fulfilled that role. Unfortunately, more than 36 million children in America do not have a father living in their home. Even in Northland’s Middle School Ministry, more than 300 young boys are in need of a positive male role model for their lives. Most single mothers do an amazing job, but there are areas in a boy’s life that are best served by a man who can be an example and talk about the difficulties of adolescence. The Mentoring Ministry at Northland is looking for men of all ages willing to give an hour a week to change the course of a boy’s life. We are seeing God work through men who have expanded their families through mentoring. A 15-year-old boy who would not open up for three months now gives his mentor a list of things he needs to talk about each week. Without this godly man in his life, he would be left to discovering the answers to his questions from the world. Take advantage of this opportunity to have an eternal impact on the life of a boy who likely will someday be a husband and father! Details: Shaylynn Stoner (shaylynn.stoner@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7194) or David Keys (NLMentoring@gmail.com or 407-256-5576)

Fathers, don’t exasperate your children by coming down hard on them. Take them by the hand and lead them in the way of the Master.

While summer can be a difficult time to participate in a class or join a group, with all the unpredictable schedules and occasional travels, it is the perfect time to catch up on reading. Here are some personal recommendations from Pastor Joel that you might check out. The Hole in Our Gospel: What Does God Expect of Us? The Answer That Changed My Life and Might Just Change the World, by Richard Stearns The former CEO of the tableware company Lenox describes his own struggle to obey God whatever the cost and passionately calls for Christians to change the world by actively living out their faith.

The Lazarus Life: Spiritual Transformation for Ordinary People, by Stephen W. Smith This book takes a fresh look at a timeless story and presents a personal guide to experiencing the transforming power of Christ.

Walking the Bible: A Journey by Land Through the Five Books of Moses, by Bruce Feiler One part adventure story, one part archaeological detective work, one part spiritual exploration, this book vividly recounts an inspiring personal odyssey – by foot, jeep, rowboat and camel – through the greatest stories ever told.

–Ephesians 6:4 (The Message)

Worship in the Arts Camp Available at Northland his July, Northland will offer a Worship in the Arts Camp for children grades three through eight – providing an encouraging environment for one week of instruction in the disciplines of song, dance, visual arts and spiritual growth. Instruction and mentoring will be provided by professional artists within the Northland community working alongside worship interns. Goals of the camp include developing each child’s talent, engaging children in reflecting upon their own part in God’s story, and encouraging each child in expressing his or her story more effectively and authentically. In keeping with Northland’s mission of equipping young artists for a lifetime of worship, the week will culminate in an evening of celebration and service for families in our community, a Northland Family Celebrate & Serve Night! The young artists attending the camp will present The Story, a musical celebration using Scripture, visual arts, dance and song to express the story of who God is and what He has done. Afterward the Northland community will gather in the foyer alongside partner organization Change This World Inc. to pack Kids Against Hunger meals for the children of Haiti. The evening will

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provide an opportunity for our community to love the Lord our God with all their heart, soul and mind, and love their neighbor as themselves. The registration fee for Worship in the Arts Camp participants is $90 and $45 for each additional child in the family. Tickets for the Northland Family Celebrate & Serve Night also may be purchased at the time of camp registration. Admission to that event is $10 per person, or $5 for children ages 3 to 12; children under age 3 are admitted free. All admission proceeds will go directly to Change This World Inc. in support of the Kids Against Hunger service project. The camp runs Monday, July 12 through Friday, July 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Rink. The Northland Family Celebrate & Serve Night will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 16 in the main sanctuary. For more information or to register for the camp, visit www.northlandchurch.net/events and click on the “Worship in the Arts” link. Details: Debbie Blahnik (debbie.blahnik@ northlandchurch.net)

Whose Promised Land?: The Continuing Crisis Over Israel and Palestine, by Colin Chapman Gain a better understanding of the land conflict between Jews and Palestinian Arabs and its roots in 4,000 years of history, theology and politics.

The Moral Vision of the New Testament: A Contemporary Introduction to New Testament Ethics, by Richard B. Hays A leading expert in New Testament ethics discovers in the biblical witness a unified ethical vision — centered in the themes of community, cross and new creation — that has profound relevance in today’s world. Hays shows how the New Testament provides moral guidance on the most troubling ethical issues of our time, including violence, divorce, homosexuality and abortion.

Jesus Manifesto: Restoring the Supremacy and Sovereignty of Jesus Christ, by Leonard Sweet and Frank Viola This work emphasizes 10 crucial areas of restoring the supremacy of Jesus Christ, offering razorsharp, cut-glass clarity of the Lord Jesus 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 or Class online (www.northlandchurch.net/getequipped), 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 JULY 4. 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) • Women’s Step Study Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., room 4128. Using the tools of Celebrate Recovery, work through the 12 steps and eight principles. Workbook is $20.25 and available at the Northland Bookstore. Child care is available upon request. Details: Paula Gillon (paulagillon50@gmail.com) • Men’s Step Study Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., room 1113, Student Ministries and Care Center. Using the tools of Celebrate Recovery, work through the 12 steps and eight principles. Workbook is $20.25 and available at the Northland Bookstore. Child care is available upon request. Details: Pat Gillon (Patrickgillon51@ gmail.com)

LW COPING WITH ADDICTIONS/CODEPENDENCY Thursdays, 7 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall. A Christcentered, 12-step program dealing with issues such as alcohol, drugs, relationships, food, sexual addictions, codependency and issues affecting adult children of addiction. Child care is available. Details: His Way (407-599-9770) LW GriefShare

Mondays, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 4206-7. If you are experiencing grief due to the death of

OV = Northland at Oviedo

a loved one, this healing ministry walks you through the steps of grief. Workbook is available at Northland’s bookstore for $16. Details and registration: GriefShare voiceline (407-949-7152)

caregivers of special needs children. Drop off your child with our trained volunteers. Details and registration: Laura Lee Wright (407-9370549 or buddybreak@northlandchurch.net)

and ride up the coast to Port Canaveral for lunch on the inlet. The ride will be at highway speeds and will be weather permitting. Call for meeting location.

LW Parents of the Prodigals

LW COMMON GROUND ADULT MINISTRY (Age 25-45) Mondays, 7 to 8:15 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink. Join this fellowship of young adults seeking to build authentic Christian community, to grow spiritually mature and to affect the surrounding community with Christ’s love, reflected by serving God. Child care available upon request. Details: Carissa Curran (commonground@northlandchurch.net or 407-221-1241)

LW 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: Cassie Small (407-834-5203)

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 PRAXIS (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 STRUGGLING WITH HOMOSEXUALITY? (MEN)

Wednesdays, 8 to 10 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: David (407-937-1793)

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, Eustis. For those dealing with unhealthy habits in the present or painful experiences from the past. Child care is available. Details: Laura Martin (352-4082640 or lauramartin32778@gmail.com)

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

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

LW Access Ministries for Adults Sundays, 4:30 p.m., room 4204. A weekly devotion and welcoming social connection opportunity for adult living with disabilities, their friends, family or caregivers to join together and celebrate the fact that we are all friends and followers of Christ! Join us afterward as we worship together at the 6 p.m. service. Details and registration: Heather Subbert (321-442-2028 or hsubbert@gmail.com) LW AMEN (A MEETING OF MEN) Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., room 4206. Learn to apply God’s Word to real-life situations. Details: Dan Bogdan (407-702-5358 or danbogdan@landscapeorlando.com) or Buzz Vincent (407-463-9398 or blv292@cfl.rr.com) LW BICYCLING FOR CHRIST (Women) First and third Saturdays of the month. Fellowship with women to connect, ride the trails, enjoy nature and win souls for Christ. Details: Naomi (bicyclingforchrist@gmail.com or 321-746-9588) LW BUDDY BREAK

Saturday, June 19, 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

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 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 Financial peace university

alumni banquet Thursday, July 22, 7 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Connect with other FPU graduates and hear testimonies of changed lives. Members of Dave Ramsey’s team are flying in to celebrate with you and encourage you along your journey to financial freedom. Buffet and beverages will be provided. This event is free, but tickets are required. Child care is available. Visit northlandchurch.net/events for tickets. Details: Jo-Anne Holleran (407-937-1772 or jo-anne.holleran@northlandchurch.net)

LW GOLF — links fellowship • Friday, June 25, 7:45 a.m., Alaqua Country Club, cost $43 • Friday, July 9, 7:45 a.m., Forest Lake Golf Club, cost $34 • Saturday, July 17, 7:45 a.m., Eastwood Golf Club, cost $30 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 Kingdom Advisors Third Thursday of each month, noon to 1:15 p.m., room 4209. Financial professionals, join the Kingdom Advisors lunch study group to learn how to build your practice on biblical principles. Details: Philip van Staden (407-339-9090) 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 Landers (407-333-2612) • Cruise to the Cape Sunday, July 11, 9 a.m., and departing at 9:30. Cross the St. Johns and Indian rivers

LW SINGLE PURPOSE (Singles age 35 and up) Fourth Sunday of each month, 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. Attend or call to find out more about weekly small groups. Details: Yvonne Lutz, Liza Johnson or Dave Mullen (singlepurpose35andup@gmail.com) LW SOCCER – ACHE On break June 1 through July 16 due to field maintenance. Details: Mike Cannavo (407359-0191) 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 SUMMER CONNECTION GROUP Second and fourth Thursdays of June, July and August, 7 p.m. This group is for fostering supportive, caring relationships and encouraging Christian growth. Details: Judy Ann Mumford (386-753-9376 or jamumford@ 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

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

BAPTISMS LW ADULT BAPTISMS Sunday, July 11, 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, July 17, 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)

ADULTS

LW PRAYER GROUP

LW Buddy Training 101

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 A Shepherd looks at Psalm 23

Sundays, through August 22, 10:45 a.m., rooms 4206-7. A study and group discussion on the book A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23, by Phillip Keller (available at the Northland Bookstore), who draws from his experience as a professional sheep rancher, as he leads readers verse by verse through this portion of Scripture. Details: John and Carolyn Jones (407-831-5822)

MEN’S BIBLE STUDIES LW James, 1 and 2 Peter

Tuesdays, 6:45 to 8 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1118. Learn the biblical application of these three life changing books. Details: Bob Shoemaker (bob shoemaker@mindspring.com or 407-599-3132)

LW 1 SAMUEL Thursdays, 6:30 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1118. Join this open-forum discussion on the book of 1 Samuel: 45 minutes of study, and 15 minutes of prayer. Details: Ron Morris (ron@creativele.com) MD MEN’S BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

Tuesdays, 6:15 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)

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES LW The Joy of Living Wednesdays, through June 23, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., rooms 4209-10. A six-week interdenominational Bible study of the books of John and Jude. Details: Dianne Brennan (407-310-8378) 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)

Wednesday, June 23, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., rooms 5106-7, Children’s Worship Wing. Details and registration: Teri Grayson (407-9494014 or teri.grayson@northlandchurch.net)

LW New Life Ministry Lose It for Life

Saturdays, beginning June 19, 4:45 to 6:15 p.m., rooms 4209-10. Get biblical hope and direction to change the way you think about weight, eating habits and your self-image. Come any week, and if you decide to continue, purchase materials in the Northland Bookstore for $55 (no returns on prepaid material). Child care is available with a reservation. Registration fee: $5. Details and registration: Mary Lou or Keith Caskey (maryloucaskey@gmail.com or 407-792-1636)

LW Your Time-Starved Marriage Thursdays, June 17 to August 5, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 4206-7. Enjoy this video series by Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott that will help deepen your marriage and learn how to better manage your time and maximize the moments you have together. Registration fee: $5 per couple; $25 for the book and two workbooks one for women and one for men (special bundle discount at the Northland Bookstore). Child care is provided for children 10 and under with registration. Details and registration: Barb Olsen (407-949-7183 or barbara.olsen@northlandchurch.net) OV

48 Days to the Work You Love — Dan Miller Study Sundays, 2:30 p.m., NOCC. 48 Days to the Work You Love is not about finding a new job. It is about finding out what you are going to be. In this four- to six-week study, Dan Miller will help you make 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 407-365-2332)

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)

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: June 27 to July 25. Focus: Salvation and assurance. Includes Communion instruction. • STEP 2—THE MOST IMPORTANT THING: June 27 to August 1. 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: TBD. Focus: To develop skills in exploring the Bible.

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MEN LW FAITHFUL AND TRUE Mondays, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall. Join a fellowship of men pursuing sexual integrity. Workbooks are available at Northland’s bookstore for $17. Details and registration: Bryce Hagedorn (407-2273072 or brycehagedorn@yahoo.com) or Kevin Urichko (407-949-7166 or kevin.urichko@ northlandchurch.net) LW Great Dads Class

Sundays, through July 25, 9 a.m., room 4210. Topics include showing unconditional love, spending time, communicating, partnering with mom, and instilling moral and spiritual values. Details: Bob Keiderling (407-618-3183 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 Gathering Tuesdays, 6:15 a.m., NOCC. Gather for prayer, Bible study and fellowship. During the summer, they will be reflecting on the previous Sunday’s sermon. Details: Jeremy Jobson (jeremy. jobson@northlandchurch.net or 407-929-3053) OV Men’s Small Group Saturdays, 7:15 a.m., NOCC. Gather for prayer, Bible study and fellowship. Join them as they explore the book of Proverbs. Details: Lawrence Wachter (407-430-2835 or lawrence.wachter@ gmail.com)

WOMEN 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 (520631-0886 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 407977-6742) OV

When the Game is Over, It All Goes Back In the Box Fridays, 9:30 a.m., NOCC. Using games as a metaphor for our temporal lives, learn what’s fleeting and what’s permanent in God’s Kingdom. Using humor, terrific stories, and a focus on winning “the right trophies,” John Ortberg paints a vivid picture of the priorities all Christians will want to embrace. 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: Cyndi Lott cyndi.Lott@northlandchurch.net or 407-579-5908

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 2 1/2 hours every other weekend. No experience necessary. Details: Susan Cholewa (susan.cholewa@northland church.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, and on the blog and website. Must have your own digital camera and supply high-resolution images. Details: Dede Caruso (newspaper@northlandchurch.net)

Opportunities to serve in the community LIFE SERVICE For a project list and registration, visit www. northlandchurch.net/serve. More info on page 6.

LW ACCESS MINISTRIES STEERING COMMITTEE

Seeking community professionals and stakeholders who have a heart for addressing community-based options for affordable housing and care for people with disabilities in Central Florida to serve on a steering committee. Details: Laura Lee Wright (407-9370549 or lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net)

LW 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.

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Details: Nicole Roberts (407-699-8575 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)

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)

LW Voice Talent Needed

Do you or anyone you know have a quality recording voice who may be interested in volunteering to learn and retell a 3-minute Bible story as part of a test product for Campus Crusade for Christ? Details: Dale. Smith@ccci.org

MD THE CARPENTER’S HOUSE FOR CHILDREN

This home in Lake County is a Christ-centered residence to 16 abandoned, displaced, underprivileged and medically needy children. They are supported by churches and individuals with a heart for children. Details on how you can help support them visit www.thecarpentershouseoflakecounty.com. Details: Ann South (352-267-3388 or south4@ comcast.net)

OV GOOD SAMARITAN

This ministry connects members of the church family in need with those who can meet those needs. Various immediate needs include meal deliveries, rides to doctor’s appointments, help with post-operative care, and grocery shopping for the elderly. Details: Rebecca Sheahan (rebecca. sheahan@northlandchurch.net or 407-683-3566)

OV International Friendship Ministries

Serving locally with global impact through outreach opportunities to international students at UCF, including social activities, Bible studies, conversational English language

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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, July 14, 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 Christ-centered ministry for men and women struggling with homosexuality. Details: John Westcott (www. exchangeministries.org or 407-514-4356) • support group First Monday of each month, 7 p.m, First Baptist Orlando, E-2 building, third floor, 3000 S. John Young Parkway, Orlando. Here they encourage parents, friends and family members who have loved ones struggling with sexual identity. Inquiries are confidential. Details: Cherrie Rowe (407-3226850 or cherbear100@aol.com)

Smart Marriages, Happy Families Conference Thursday, July 8, 6:30 p.m. through Sunday, July 11, noon, Shingle Creek Resort, Orlando. Choose to learn from among 200 experts who will present the latest marriage and relationship tools and innovations in this interactive conference. Browse more than 100 helpful exhibits. The conference is sponsored by The Coalition for Marriage, Family and Couples Education. Full conference cost is approximately $415; partial conference cost is $195. Details and registration: www. smartmarriages.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) Mulligan — Everyone Needs a Second Chance Study Wednesdays, June 16 to July 21, 1 to 2 p.m., Einstein Bros. Bagels, Maitland. Study Ken Blanchard and golf pro Wally Armstrong’s DVD and group study as they walk you through a life and game-changing perspective on true success and significance. Details: Don Purcell (Don@PurcellCPA.com or 407-539-1272) Sexual Integrity (MEN) Thursdays, beginning June 24, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Reformed Theological Seminary, Oviedo. Join a fellowship of men pursuing sexual integrity. Workbooks are available at the Northland Bookstore for $17. Details and registration: Brian Dugdale (briandugdale@hotmail.com)

NEARHIM HOME EDUCATORS Supports and encourages families whom God has called to teach their children at home. Details: www.nearhim.com

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)

Community Fellowship Group Third Thursday of each month, 10:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., DeBary Golf & Country Club, 300 Plantation Club Drive, DeBary. Enjoy interesting speakers and Christian fellowship. Sponsored by Stonecroft Ministries (www.stonecroft.org). Cost: $15 (includes admission and lunch). Details and reservations: Bev Sullivan (BevSullivan02@ aol.com or 386-753-1191)

READERS MINISTRY Tuesdays, 1 to 3 p.m., Goldsboro Elementary School in Sanford. Read to kindergarteners 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)

JESUS, CEO Fridays, through August 27, noon to 1 p.m., Cravings (corner of State Road 434 by Interstate 4). A summer study of the national bestseller by Laurie Beth Jones, Jesus, CEO: Using Ancient Wisdom for Visionary Leadership, using ancient wisdom for visionary leadership, a practical, step-by-step guide to communicating with and motivating people. Books will be available at the study, online and at local bookstores. Details: Cindy Price (cindy@pricecrew.com or 407-221-3981) MOPS (MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS) First and third Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m., east/central Orlando. Meet other moms and get refreshed. Details: Jackie Howe (407281-9276 or congagirl@earthlink.net) WORKPLACE MINISTRY First Tuesday of each month, 5:30 p.m., Orlando. J4 Leaders, (www.J4Leaders.org) an interdenominational ministry for women to help encourage one another to succeed with a biblical worldview. Details: Pam Oldham (info@J4Leaders.org or 407-522-4797) Wounded Heart Group Mondays, beginning July 12, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Reformed Theological Seminary, Oviedo. Join this 15-week study with other sexual abuse survivors. Embark on an honest, hopeful and healing exploration of the damage that childhood sexual abuse causes, utilizing the book Wounded Heart, by Dan Allender, and its companion workbook. Details: Elizabeth Pennock (epennock2@gmail.com or 407-9494000, ext. 1748)

parentS

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)

Job Fair (CFEC.org) Wednesday, July 14, 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)

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)

women

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) DIVORCED/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)

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

donations

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

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)

MD LOVE COLLECTION

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

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

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Details: Cyndi Lott (407-579-5908 or cyndi. lott@northlandchurch.net)

needs list (www.safehouseofseminole.org). Details: admin@safehouseofseminole.org or 407-302-5220

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)

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)

bed sheets and pillowcases and other items are needed at Safehouse of Seminole for battered women and their children. Complete

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

Pastor Joel has a new website Topics include peace, immigration, creation care, and becoming completely pro-life.

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OV = Northland at Oviedo

Let’s Celebrate! By Marc Mcmurrin Executive Director of Operation s

his June is an historic month for us as a congregation. It was June 11, 1985, that Joel C. Hunter began serving as our senior pastor. And God has faithfully guided this congrega tion through Pastor Hunter’s serv anthearted leadership “to prepare God’ s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up” (Ephesians 4:12). In 25 years, our church family has grown from 200 to a congregation of more than 12,0 00 actively worshiping and serving in local, state, national and global outreach es. “Everywhere I go, people tell me what a blessing Northland’s cong regants are,” Dr. Hunter says. “There’s nothing that warms my heart more than hearing about Northlanders mak ing a difference for Jesus Christ.” To commemorate 25 years of mini stry together, Pastor Hunter and those of us who call Northland our chur ch home, will celebrate this mile stone anniversary by doing what this chur ch always does best. We will than k God for Who He is and what He has done. And we will do that through a special 25th anniversary offering that will be taken the weekend of June 26 through 28. This entire offering will go to Northland and will be used by the church to honor God — to do the Kingdom work of the One who brought us together. Our hope is that this offering migh t make up the $581,074 to bring our budget back in line. Pastor Hunter is look ing forward to many more years of ministry with us, as we are with him, and with one another ... everywhere, every day. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me (marc.mcmurr in@ northlandchurch.net or 407-9370568).

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

Got News? Recently married or engaged? Have a new addition to the family? Send your wedding and newborn pictures plus details to the Northland News (newspaper@ northlandchurch.net).

FINANCIAL REPORT As of june 14, 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 Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability boxes. Details: Twila Roberts (407-949-4000) .......................................................................................................................

THIS WEEK

Ministry/Operations Mortgage Payment Total Budget

THIS YEAR

Surplus/ Need Received (Deficit) Need Received 225,101 34,890

175,112 (49,989) 18,880 (16,010)

259,991 193,992 (65,999)

Surplus/ (Deficit)

5,402,424

5,068,247

(334,177)

837,360

590,463

(246,897)

6,239,784 5,658,710 (581,074)*

LOAN BALANCE is currently $18,903,333 *Deficit currently being covered by operating reserve. ....................................................................................................................... ATTENDANCE: Weekend of June 12 to 14, 2010 Northland at Longwood 6,947 Northland at Mount Dora 163 Northland at Oviedo 353 Northland online 1,803 at 997 sites Total 9,266 at 1,000 sites

Dr. Dan Lacich, Northland’s pastor for distributed sites, talks about how he became involved in the “Simple Church” movement at the House2House Mini Conference, June 11, in Longwood. Church leaders came together to learn about the current state of house church and simple church movements from around the world. Tony and Felicity Dale from House2House Ministry also talked about their spiritual and geographical journeys over the last 35 years. Interested in starting or joining a house church? Contact Pastor Dan at dan.lacich@northlandchurch.net.

Live Worship on Northland’s live services are now accessible on Facebook, Sunday mornings at 9 and 11 a.m. EST. Invite your Facebook friends to go to church with you online! Plus, even when live worship isn’t happening, the opportunity for worship is readily available because the previous week’s service is available for viewing 24 hours a day.

www.facebook.com/northlandchurch

OVIEDO SITE

Whom do I contact if:

Peter Katauskas, Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1809

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: Patty Sattler . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4010 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: Cyndi Lott . . . . . . . . . . . 407-579-5908 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

Thom Willis, Vice Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 Marcus Mennenga, Secretary-Treasurer . . . 407-949-7169 Owusu Amaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1797 Fred Franz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1766 Dan Hardaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 Dr. Don Pederson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1804 Felipe Santos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7168

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 Join the Northland Church Bookstore community on Facebook Donna Duckhorn, Manager Patricia McManus, Assistant Manager Bookstore Hours: Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday–Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLOSED Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:15 to 7 p.m. Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 5:15 to 8 p.m. Children’s Ministries Debbie Blahnik, Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Teri Grayson, Early Childhood Administrator . . . . Julie Meeker, Grade School Administrator . . . . . . Pam Anderson, Co-op Director . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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, Media/Communications Coordinator 407-683-3566 or rebecca.sheahan@northlandchurch.net Erica Emler, Student Ministries Coordinator . . . . . 407-687-8570 students.oviedo@northlandchurch.net Patty Sattler, Children’s Ministries Coordinator . . . 407-949-4010 childrens.oviedo@northlandchurch.net Courtney McCarthy, Children’s Ministries Administrative Assistant 407-432-5050 or courtney.mccarthy@northlandchurch.net Cyndi Lott, Christian Life Coordinator . . . . . . . . . 407-579-5908 cyndi.lott@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)

STUDENT Ministries Shaylynn Stoner, Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7194

ACCESS MINISTRIES

Pastoral Care Scotty Alderman, Pastoral Care Coordinator . . . 407-949-4035 Elaine Harland, Care Ministries Coordinator . . . 407-949-4402 Worship Services Ruth Sapp, Congregational Services Director . . . 407-949-4039 Susan Cholewa, Site Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0544 Kathy Campbell, Deaf Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-328-4785

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 Page Patnode, Children’s Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . 407-538-6662 pagepatnode@hotmail.com Kitty Merritt, Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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

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 or lifehope@northlandchurch.net) LifeHope Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Northland’s Student Ministries and Care Center.

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.

COUNSELING

Northland partner, nonprofit counseling ministries. • Discovery Counseling Darby Blanchard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-376-3773 www.discoveryorlando.org • Oviedo Counseling Clinic (at Reformed Theological Seminary) Sarah Baker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (407-366-9493, ext. 256)

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.