Northland News Vol 11/Iss 31

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JULY 31 - AUGUST 7, 2010

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VOLUME 11, ISSUE 31

Is he a vine? His heavenly root Supplies the boughs with life and fruit: O let a lasting union join My soul the branch, to Christ the Vine.

Isaac Watts (1674-1748), from A TREASURY OF CHRISTIAN VERSE, selected and edited by Hugh Martin, SCM Press Ltd., 1959.

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What’s Happening This Week?

LONGWOOD SITE Saturday, JULY 31

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

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

SUNday, AUGUST 1

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

Prayer Meeting (cc) Worship* (cc) (hi) (sp) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Transformers (cc) A Shepherd’s Look at Psalm 23 (cc) Worship* (cc) (sp) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Special Needs Class Belong Study (cc) Young Believers Step 2 Access Adult Ministry Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Fusion College Ministry

MONDAY, AUGUST 2

6:45 pm 6:45 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm

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

MOUNT DORA SITE COMMUNION

Prayer Room SANCTUARY ECW CWW 4209

COMMUNION Prayer Room SANCTUARY ECW CWW 1116-18/SMCC 4206-7 SANCTUARY ECW CWW CWW 4209 5106-7/CWW 4204 SANCTUARY ECW CWW F.Hall/SMCC

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

TUESday, AUGUST 3

6:45 am 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 6:45 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 DivorceCare (cc) 4205, 4209-10, 4213, 15, 17 AMEN (cc) 4206-7 Military Wives & Mothers Group (cc) Nature’s Table Café Conquering Fear, Anger and Anxiety (cc) 4204

WEDNEsday, AUGUST 4 1:00 pm 6:15 pm 7:00 pm

Summer Program (Middle School) CBC Pride Class Women’s Healing and Recovery

THURsday, AUGUST 5

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

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

Friday, AUGUST 6

7:00 pm 7:00 pm

Celebrate Recovery (cc) Lot 9 (High School)

Saturday, AUGUST 7

3:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:45 pm

Blanket Ministry Prayer Meeting Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Lose It for Life (cc)

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

SUNday, AUGUST 1

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

TUESday, AUGUST 3

6:15 am 7:00 pm

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

CWW The Rink/SMCC

6:30 pm 7:00 pm

Sanctuary Room 15 Room 15 Room 1 Rooms 2 Youth Room Sanctuary Room 15 Room 15 Room 1 Rooms 2

CREW352 Prayer Gathering

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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

7:00 pm

Prayer of Jabez - Bible Study (Women)

Tuesday, AUGUST 3

Men’s Gathering Meet us at the Movies

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4

2:00 pm 5:00 pm 8:00 pm

20-Somethings AXIS: Scavenger Hunt Summer Prayer Service

Saturday, AUGUST 7

7:15 am 2:00 pm

Men’s Small Group Children’s Pool Party

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

Harrington Home

NOCC Regal Oviedo Marketplace 22

NOCC NOCC NOCC

NOCC Cox Home

WEST OAKS SITE SUNday, AUGUST 1

Worship* (cc)

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4 9:30 am

Women’s Bible Study

Saturday, AUGUST 7 8:00 am

Men in the Word

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Coyle Home Youth Room

SUNday, AUGUST 1

MONDAY, AUGUST 2

What’s on the Web?

Youth Room Calvary Chapel

OVIEDO SITE

9:00 am 4217 Prayer Room SANCTUARY ECW CWW 4209

Men’s Bible Fellowship Celebrate Recovery (cc)

WEDNEsday, AUGUST 4

6:30 am 9:30 am The Rink/SMCC 4206-7 1111/SMCC

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

COMMUNION

(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

COMMUNION SANCTUARY

K-1 FLC

Conference Room

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

JOIN any of these worship sites: florida

marco island church Saturdays, 5 p.m.

Join us for fellowship and supper afterward.

685 N. Barfield Drive, Marco Island Details: Sam (407-310-1719) PONCE INLET Sundays, 9 a.m.

Harbour Village CSA Bldg.

4622 Links Village Drive, Ponce Inlet Details: Joe Leonardo (386-236-8871) VEnice Sundays, 6 p.m.

Join us at 5 p.m. for supper.

Burth home, 1556 Quail Lake Drive, Venice Details: Ron and Marcy Burth (941-493-6965) VERO BEACH Saturdays, 5 p.m.

Vero Beach/Sebastian area. Call for exact location.

Details: Dennis and Cindy Heinz (772-538-5707 or heinzfamily57@comcast.net)

NORTH CAROLINA

SALISBURY Sundays, 5:30 p.m.

Klaus home, 200 W. 14th St., Salisbury Details: Laurie and Tim Klaus (704-636-5966 or pianolauriek@yahoo.com)

PRAY FOR the prisoners with whom we worship concurrently: florida

¿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!

Seminole County — John E. Polk Correctional Facility Sundays, 9 a.m.; Mondays, 7 p.m.

Serving the men’s dorms.

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

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

ABOUT Northland Our Vision

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

Our Mission

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

About God, Northland or anything else

Worship Times

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

Sundays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9*(hi)(sp), 11 a.m.**(sp); 6 p.m.

Mondays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m. * Concurrent among Longwood, Mount Dora, Oviedo and West Oaks sites ** Concurrent among Longwood, Mount Dora and Oviedo sites (hi) Hearing-impaired interpretation available (sp) Spanish interpretation available; Traducción simultánea al español

Join us at an Info Kiosk in the foyer!

INFO

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

A host will be there to connect with you.

Join us for LIVE online worship at

www.northlandchurch.net during any of 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.

THIS Infant and Toddler Care (Infants – Age 2) EEKW Saturdays, 5 p.m.; Sundays, 9 and 11 a.m., 6 p.m.; END! 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)

Communion servers needed THIS weekend.

Sundays, starting August 8 8:30 to 10:45 a.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center, Longwood site.

Sign up in the foyer!

A 13-week class for any couple engaged, seriously considering engagement or married without the benefit of REGISTE R premarital counseling.

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Details: Lori Holton (407-949-4000 or communion@northlandchurch.net)

Register by August 1.

More info on page 12.

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 Robb Richardson, Photographer

NEXT WEEKEND!

Come to the Water

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

SIGN UP FOR Mentor Training

Saturday, August 7 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center, Longwood site MORE INFO ON PAGE 12.

NORTHLAND NEWS

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

HIS WEEKEND!

NEXT WEEKEND!

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

Marriage Preparation Class

It’s simple.

Give Blood.

Save LIVES.

Sunday, August 8, 2 p.m.

Sign up today!

More info on page 11.

NEXT WEEKEND!

Saturday, AUGUST 7 . 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, AUGUST 8 . . . 8 :30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Monday, AUGUST 9 . . . 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.

To reduce your waiting time, you may schedule a time slot at www.floridasbloodcenters.org.

Friday, August 27, 7 p.m.

The Rink, Longwood site with special guests Dr. Joel and Becky Hunter More info on page 10.

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

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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.

AUGUST 8 — Seminole County Jail Ministry

Stick around after service to hear about the amazing ministry taking place at the Seminole County Jail. The Northland team that facilitates this great outreach will join us in the Welcome Center and give a brief overview of what is taking place as well as offer practical ways you can pray for the ministry and possibly get involved. This is an informal 15- to 20-minute gathering that will help you better connect with the Kingdom work taking place through both our online technology and faceto-face interaction here in our community.

Interns Jen and Bryan shared their views with some visitors.

>>> www.facebook.com/sundaynights

Each week you can view upcoming opportunities through these ways: • Northland News (this section right here!)

• Facebook fan page (www.facebook.com/sundaynights)

UPCOMING WORSHIP RESPONSES: AUGUST 1 — Service Project

As you know, all weekend Northlanders have brought backpacks and school supplies for our annual backpack drive.

Tonight, the Sunday night community will assist in packing each backpack with the appropriate school supplies for specific ages, and we need your help!

After the service, join us in the foyer to prepare these backpacks, most of which will ship to organizations Monday, August 2. If you have children, pick them up first and bring them along. Depending on how many people can stay and serve, this may take anywhere from 25 to 45 minutes, so join us for as long as you are able. Meet new people and serve alongside them in this practical way to help out our community!

Interns Kaitlyn and Natalie chat with a congregant.

Intern Colin enjoyed meeting congregants one-on-one.

mountdoranews Bless a Child, Serve the Lord

Donate backpacks, supplies in Mount Dora.

BILL CHAPMAN Northland at Mount Dora Site Minister

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he annual backpack ministry event is under way. Between now and Sunday, August 15, buy a backpack, fill it with school supplies, and bring it to Northland at Mount Dora on Sunday mornings. This is the sixth year in a row that the Mount Dora family has had this opportunity to give back to our community. Every backpack that you donate will go to a child who might otherwise do without such a fun and encouraging piece of school “gear.”

This ministry has profound spiritual impact. Certainly, each child will be more adequately prepared to perform better in school because of your donation – and that is a great thing. But the deeper blessing is twofold: The child is blessed, and Jesus is served.

In Matthew 25:35-40, Jesus said: “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.” Then the righteous will answer him, “Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something

to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?” The King will reply, “I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.”

When a Christian meets a need, both the receiver and the Lord are ministered to! So if you can do it, buy a backpack, fill it with school supplies, and bring it to the Mount Dora site by August 15. Or get involved in sorting and delivering backpacks to hurting children. We’ll make sure your loving donation goes directly to a child in need in our community! Contact Darlene Velez (352-357-1713 or tvel1@aol.com) if you would like to help.

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Loose-leaf notebook paper No. 2 pencils Composition notebooks Crayons Scissors Glue sticks Erasers Plain paper 1-inch 3-ring binders Pocket dictionaries Highlighters Small staplers

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Spiral notebooks Pens (blue, black, red) Folders Rulers Washable markers White glue Pencil cases Colored pencils Subject dividers Pencil sharpeners Backpacks

Darlene, Cyre, Sandy and Dawn are leading the way in this year’s backpack drive in Mount Dora.

Serving Opportunities at Northland at Mount Dora: Mount Dora Children’s Ministries Team Do you have a heart for kids? Do you want to help them grow in their faith? Join the Mount Dora Children’s Ministries team. Details: Page Patnode (pagepatnode@hotmail.com or 407-538-6662) Mount Dora Crew352 Youth Ministry Team Would you like to help teenagers become followers of Christ? Do you want to invest in a young person? Join the Mount Dora CREW352 youth ministry. Details: Lyndsey Coyle (lyndsey.coyle@northlandchurch.net or 352-978-7004)

oviedonews Hospitality, Part 2 JEREMY JOBSON Northland at Oviedo Site Minister

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et’s keep moving through the interview from Revive Our Hearts Ministry with Leslie Basham and Nancy Leigh DeMoss that aired on Tuesday, December 3, 2002, called “The Heart of Hospitality: Jesus the Ultimate Host.” Please go to last week’s article or our blog post to get caught up. The interview is at a break where Nancy Leigh DeMoss just defined the word “hospitality” from the two Greek words for love and stranger. She was just about to look at some other words that are related to it.

Again, the reason we are reading through this is because of the newly formed Northland at Oviedo hospitality team, which you can be a part of by contacting Cyndi Lott (cyndi.lott@ northlandchurch.net). Here is more from Nancy Leigh DeMoss: As I went back and studied them, I discovered that they did. For example, the word “hospital” in its original meaning was a place of shelter and rest for travelers, a charitable institution for providing and caring for the aged, the infirmed and the orphaned; a place where people are cared for.

I’ve experienced that kind of ministry as a guest in people’s homes numbers of times over the years as they have brought me into their home at times when my spirit just desperately needed to be refreshed or strengthened or encouraged. I’ve found in other people’s homes a hospital, a place where their hospitality was ministering to my wounded spirit.

I think of the word “hospice.” That’s another similar word. In the dictionary, it says that a hospice is a place of

THIS WEEK! Meet Us At The Movies!

shelter for travelers, a home for the sick or poor; a homelike facility to provide supportive care for terminally ill patients.

It’s a place where care is provided for people who are desperately needy, and, as we have come to use the term today, a hospice is care for those who are terminally ill.

Hospital, hospitality, hospice is a way of caring for those who are needy.

But there’s another word that is at the root of all of those words. It’s the word “host” – someone who receives or entertains guests, someone who entertains another at his own house without reward.

Now, there’s an interesting concept when we think of the word “host” that shows us how hospitality, being a gracious host or hostess, ties us into the gospel of Christ, because, you see, the word “host” can also mean a victim or a sacrifice. It’s applied to our Savior, who offered Himself for the sins of men.

He is our Host. In fact, in our liturgical churches, when the Lord’s Supper is served, the wafer, the piece of bread, is called the host. It speaks of representing the body of Christ that is offered and consecrated and eaten.

We partake of His body symbolically during the Christian ceremony of Communion. That says to me that Christian hospitality, being a godly host or hostess, takes us back to the cross.

The cross is where Christ spread out and opened His arms, wide – He opened His arms wide to the world, and He said, “I welcome you. I receive you.” The cross is where Christ said, “I will die in your place so that I can be your Host. Welcome to My Father’s house; welcome home. You are invited to My Father’s house. I want you to come home with Me. I want you to live there with Me.” On the cross, He became our Host. Now He says to us, “Open your arms, open your heart, lay down your life, give up your life, be willing to open your heart and your home to receive others as I have received you.” He did it without hope of reward, and He said to us, “You do it whether you ever get rewarded for it or not.”

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Tuesday, August 3, 9:30 a.m. for Jonah: A Veggie Tale Movie, Regal Oviedo Marketplace 22, 1500 Oviedo Marketplace Blvd., Oviedo. Join your grade school friends from Northland at Oviedo for free kids movies this summer! Details: Patty Sattler (childrens. oviedo@northlandchurch.net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEXT WEEKEND! End of the Summer Children’s Pool Party!

Saturday, August 7, 2 to 5 p.m., Cox home, 489 Carolyn Drive, Oviedo. Come celebrate the last days of summer before going back to school with your friends from Northland at Oviedo! Bring a friend and a towel, wear your bathing suit (girls, one-piece or tankini) and come make a splash! Details: Patty Sattler (childrens.oviedo@northlandchurch.net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Summer Prayer Services

Wednesdays, 8 p.m., NOCC. You are invited to come spend an hour in focused prayer for our Northland body, our Oviedo community, our nation and our world. Child care is not available. Details: Cyndi Lott (oviedo@northlandchurch.net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Opportunities for students on page 7.

As He invites us to come and partake of Him, even as we partake of Communion, we are reminded of the hospitality of God, the Host that Christ is to us. Then we realize that we can be His representatives here on earth, opening our hearts, our arms and our homes to others and welcoming them to come with us into the home and heart of God. That is awesome to me and seen clearly in the ministry mission statement for this team: “Lovingly serve our neighbors, our community and church family by connecting them to Christ and to one another through acts of hospitality.” >>> www.facebook.com/northlandoviedo

westoaksnews Giving Love Away

BY MARY ANN YOUNG West Oaks Site Coordinator

“ For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

–Matthew 6:21 (NIV)

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n our everyday lives, we are presented with many opportunities to share the love of Jesus. When we take advantage of those opportunities and give of our time, talent and treasure, we are giving our love to God’s children.

As many people at West Oaks have seen, the impact can be great for His Kingdom.

TIME

Nothing is more precious to us than our time. Certainly, it is one of the things we often seem to not have enough of. We often hesitate to “get involved” because of the time and energy it will take from us. Yet our time is one of the most precious things we can give.

There is a family (the Adamses) just getting connected to us at West Oaks. We met them because Bruce and Carol Rodda, also new to Northland, befriended them at the local Five Guys in MetroWest, where the husband works. As they got to know

each other better, Bruce came alongside them and began to help them learn more about how to manage their money.

Bruce and Carol invited this couple and their children into life together with them and us.

Larry Black is another who knows the importance of giving of his time. He spends every Tuesday at Matthew’s Hope, a ministry in Winter Garden that provides services for the homeless. He has been sharing with us the journey God has had him on as his regular involvement in the lives of our homeless neighbors – how they have become acquaintances and friends; how their lives are not that different from our own at the fundamental levels of food, shelter, clothing, meaningful work and a sense of belonging; how invisible they are to us, their fellow human beings. Larry is always challenging us by reminding us that “they will know we are Christians by our love.”

May we continue to challenge one another to give freely of our time.

TALENT

Our unique talents are intended to be returned to God for His purposes and to be shared to encourage and build up the body of Christ.

Betty McCoy has served on our worship team through our entire West Oaks history, for more than five years. Betty and her husband, Marty, live in the westernmost part of Orange County, where it snuggles up to Clermont. Her energy and commitment have blessed us every week as she is joined by our other talented musicians for worship. Thursday night rehearsal, Sunday morning rehearsal, singing the music over and over again in the car all week – you all know we sing some pretty complicated music. Hmm, sounds like a commitment of time and talent.

Lou Amadori is a behind-the-scenes kind of guy. For these same five years, he has been on site leading and/or doing the setup and takedown almost every week. He doesn’t miss a detail. He’s quiet and methodical, and he serves out of a deep commitment to make Northland happen out here in our community. And we are blessed by that gift of his talent and time.

May we encourage and build one another up by pouring out our talents for God’s glory and purposes.

TREASURE

Money. Yikes. Money can consume so much of our thinking, yet we don’t like to talk about it much. What to give, what to keep, what to spend …. God gives us resources so we can provide others with resources.

In God’s economy, there are no recessions, only lessons. Our West Oaks family has not been without its share of struggles, yet when God puts a need in front of these people, they respond.

Sometimes the need is a meal, a ride, clothing, furniture or groceries. Sometimes it’s something less tangible but way more powerful, like a prayer.

Sometimes it’s our friend Darlene loading up a baby crib in the 100-degree heat to deliver on her way home from worship.

Sometimes it’s money. For the family we talked about earlier, the congregation at West Oaks decided to take a love offering, without their knowledge or request. Fifteen of our 30 families got involved, and Bruce shared the money with the family. Last week, as we prepared to join all of you for worship, the Adamses came up to be a part of our welcome and to say thank you to Jesus as we are starting the series “Love One and Others.” So we got to share in blessing others with the gift of our treasure.

May we be ever more generous with that with which we have been entrusted.

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Meet the New Director of Life Hope Rachel Ballantyne

By GUS DAVIES Pastor

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ifeHope, Northland’s benevolence ministry, has a new director, Rachel Ballantyne.

LifeHope serves people in need in our church family and community with the purpose of connecting them to a relationship with God and Christian community through worship, equipping and service. As many of you know, this is an area of immense need. In collaboration with several teams, LifeHope has grown significantly in how it serves those God brings its way.

While LifeHope has grown, the need grows, especially in our current economic situation.

Those at LifeHope are thankful to God for bringing them Rachel, who, having been a probation officer for many years, brings a unique blend of talent, experience and perspective to expand our capacity and increase our effectiveness. They are delighted that Rachel has joined the LifeHope team and look forward to seeing how God will use her passion for serving those in need and guiding them to spiritual growth and to the many opportunities for them to serve as well. Please welcome Rachel! In the meantime, to help us get to know her better, Rachel, a Lake Mary resident who has attended Northland for five years, shares more about herself below.

What do your ministry responsibilities include?

Serving those in need while connecting them to a relationship with God and Christian community. In LifeHope, we are continually seeking partnerships with local organizations to better meet the needs of our congregants as well as our Christian community. In LifeHope, our goal is to empower and equip people to live the life that God has for them.

What difference do you hope to make in the community?

My hope is that by serving people in the community through the LifeHope ministry, people who might not yet know God will come to desire a relationship with Him. For the Christian community that we serve, it is my hope that they will be drawn nearer to Christ. My desire is to see everyone who has been served through LifeHope, serving others with the compassion of Jesus Christ.

that day after hearing the Word. As nervous as I was, I built up the courage to take my Bible to my parents’ home and explain to them that I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior.

Mom wouldn’t be so hard, but dad – that is another story. I was scared that he would disown me. But guess what? He didn’t. He longed to hear more, talked to my former pastor several times, and went to church with my mom. And it didn’t take long before they were saved as well.

How is Christ transforming your life?

Since the day I was saved, He has continued to transform my life. I look at life in a way that I never would have before I came to know and love Christ as my Savior. He is constantly transforming me and molding me to be the best mother, wife and servant that I can be. I desire to let Christ shine through all that I do. If you would have asked me six years ago if I would ever work in a church, I would have laughed. However, after being saved and moving to Florida, I remember thinking to myself that it would be so awesome to be able to work in a church. Well, God was all over that thought in my mind because here I am. I am amazed that I am here, working in my church, and I’m blessed. I can honestly say that I am so honored to be here. I am finally where I need to be.

Why are you involved in ministering?

I was saved for a reason, and I truly believe that it was to serve others. I believe that the Lord gave me a special gift of deep compassion when He saved me. I understand that all of the struggles that I went through were to bring me to Christ, and to open my heart to others who are struggling or are in pain. The compassion that I feel for people who are hurting, in pain, suffering or truly in need is something much deeper than I ever felt before I was saved. So often when I know someone is hurting, I cannot help but to cry because I want to take away the person’s pain. However, I know that the only one who can truly heal us is our Lord and Savior. I love sitting down with people, especially those who do not know Christ, and being able to explain to them how much God loves them and that they can turn all of their pain, hurt and troubles over to Him, and He will be their Comforter.

What are your hobbies?

My hobbies for now are running my son to all of his activities!

I love going for walks, camping, swimming and just being outdoors.

Family: I have been married to my husband, Nigel, for three years.

My son Elijah is 11 years old, and Nigel adopted him last year, so Nigel is officially his daddy! We have a seven-month-old baby, Isaiah. And Nigel has two daughters, Nia, 7, and Reena, 4 (my beautiful stepdaughters), who live in St. Vincent. My parents, Jack and Linda Schectman, live down the road from us. My mom watches Isaiah for me while I am at work, and my dad volunteers with security at Northland.

What book has helped you most in your spiritual walk (in addition to the Bible)?

That would be Yesterday, I Cried, by Iyanla Vanzant. It was one of the first books I read after I became saved. This book helped me through my process of healing. It was truly inspirational, and it was the beginning of my walk with Christ. It helped me through my own battles of pain and suffering by reading the pain she had gone through and understanding that I was not alone. It also helped me to understand more clearly that the pain was part of my testimony to becoming a Christian.

How did you come to know Christ as your personal Savior?

I was raised Jewish. When I went off to college, I had a child out of wedlock and went through some severe emotional turmoil. Fast-forward a couple of years …. My son and I moved into a new condo in San Diego, California, where a few of my neighbors also happened to be single mothers, but they were Christian. I was invited to a single mothers Bible study by them; however, I would only go if it was at someone’s home and not the church because I was Jewish. After attending the studies a few times and starting to build relationships with these women, I agreed to “try out” their church. I went into the church, and the rest is history. I was saved

Celebrate and Serve Night a Success BY dana kobosky Director of Life Service

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ecently, Northland held its very first Celebrate and Serve Night. We celebrated the culmination of a week of hard work by many young artists and staff members at the Arts in Worship camp. During the week, the students developed their talents in the arts and applied them to worship, which they showcased in an amazing worship program titled “The Story.”

After the program, the students, parents and community gathered alongside Kids Against Hunger to serve others and worship God by preparing more than 15,000 meals for those in need.

Overall it was a fantastic evening and a great opportunity to experience the connection between worship and service. Thanks to everyone who came out for the event. I know I had a great time meeting and serving with many of you. I look forward to seeing you and serving others with you throughout the months ahead!

Upcoming Serve Team Projects August 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Homeless Ministry august 14 . . . . . . Ronald McDonald House, serve lunch AUGUST 21 . . . . . . . . Give Kids the World, serve dinner AUGUST 28 . . . . . . . . . . Pathways to Care, serve lunch AUGUST 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Local Serve Day To register for 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)

Serve at Northland It takes hundreds of servant’s hearts to operate Northland. Whether you are interested in becoming an usher, greeter or parking attendant, serving in Children’s Church, assisting at a concert or conference, or answering and making phone calls, there are many ways that you can give of your time and talents through Northland. Many serve on a regular basis; others serve when opportunities arise. Listed below are just a few of the ongoing needs at Northland.

Ongoing Needs at Longwood site

(L to r) Isaiah, Rachel, Nigel and Elijah.

• Direct traffic as a parking lot attendant. The need is for all services. Details: James Li (james.li@ northlandchurch.net) • Serve Communion once a month. Details: Lori Holton (lori.holton@northlandchurch.net) • Serve as an usher or greeter during any service. Details: Susan Cholewa (susan.cholewa@northlandchurch.net) • Set up classrooms on Saturday mornings, Saturday afternoons or Sunday mornings. Details: Gary Moss (gary.moss@northlandchurch.net) • Be a teacher or helper during Children’s Church.

No experience is necessary. All lessons and materials are prepared for you; training and hugs are provided. Details: Debbie Blahnik (debbie.blahnik@ northlandchurch.net) For additional ongoing service opportunities at Longwood, visit www.northlandchurch.net/serve/northland/.

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LW FAMILY Barbeque

Saturday, August 14, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Come and meet other families, hear about our school year ministry and meet our Student Ministries team. Bring a side dish or dessert to share and some drinks for your family. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be supplied. Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net)

LW Young Life Capernaum

Last Friday of each month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. If you are a teen with special needs, join us. This includes dinner, fun and an opportunity to grow in faith! TEENS, volunteer to serve at capernaum. Details: Laura Lee Wright (407-937-0549 or lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net)

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Northland at Longwood Summer programs For middle school are for incoming 6th- through 8th-graders. High school programs are for incoming 9th- through 12th-graders. All activities will start in The Rink in the Student Ministries and Care Center at Northland at Longwood, and are free unless otherwise noted.

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Wednesdays, through August 11, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Coyle home, 32312 Avington Road, Sorrento. Join us as we study Paul in Rome: Ancient Truth for Today’s Culture.

Details: Lyndsey Coyle (352-978-7004 or lyndsey.coyle@ northlandchurch.net)

OV AXIS: Scavenger Hunt

Wednesday, August 4, 5 to 8 p.m., starts and ends at the NOCC. You’ll need transportation for this—it’s nothing like your normal, traditional scavenger hunt! You’ll be taking pictures, asking people to do some funny things (singing, dancing, etc.) with you, and more! Don’t miss out on this one and invite a friend! Details: Erica Emler (407-687-8570 or students.oviedo@northlandchurch.net)

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

SEE CALENDAR FOR SUMMER PROGRAM

Visit www.northlandchurch.net/main/ministries/middle_ school_ministries/ to see latest information and register your student. Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net)

LW Middle School Class Sundays, starting August 15, 10:45 a.m. to noon, meet in the foyer of the Student Ministries and Care Center.

Join with Mike Sheffey as he leads us through the study Firm Foundations. Together, learn the Bible from Creation to Christ; About historical events and people that God used to accomplish His purposes in the world. Bring your Bible, a pen and a notebook or journal. Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net)

OV AXIS: Middle School MINISTRY

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

OV AXIS: MSM Summer days

Wednesday, August 11, 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)

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SEE CALENDAR FOR SUMMER PROGRAM

Visit www.northlandchurch.net/main/ministries/high_ school_ministries/ to see latest information and register your student. Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net)

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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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Middle School Fall Retreat* — September 24-26

*Fees apply. Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net) or Middle School (www.northlandchurch.net/main/ministries/middle_school_ministries/); High School (www.northlandchurch.net/main/ministries/high_school_ministries/)

LW Servant Leadership Ministry APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE

The primary goal of the Student Ministries is to lead students to a deeper understanding of their God-given, unique strengths and spiritual gifting so that they use those gifts and strengths to serve others. Students meet weekly to be equipped, held accountable and encouraged.

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

College Ministry (For students ageS 18-25)

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Sundays, 7:15 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center, . Come and spend time in worship, prayer and the Scriptures.

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

LW Doulos SERVANT LEADERSHIP Retreat

Friday, August 20 through Sunday, August 22, Plaza Ocean Club Hotel, Daytona Beach. For all 10th- through 12th-grade servant leaders, this will be a time of worship, fun and training. The cost includes two nights of lodging, a T-shirt and breakfast.

Check-in: Friday, August 20, 3 p.m., The Rink Departure: Friday, August 20, 3:30 p.m.

Return: Sunday, August 22, 2 p.m., The Rink Cost: $100 if registration and payment are received by August 6 $125 if registration and payment are received after August 6 Payment is non-refundable after August 13. Details: Shaylynn Stoner (407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net)

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Wednesday, August 11, 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 (407687-8570 or students.oviedo@northlandchurch.net)

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We worship the God who is the Giver of Life.

When we give our lives to love others as Jesus commanded — that’s worship!

Hello, boys and girls.

Welcome to the Beehive!

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Go and Bear Fruit Galatians 5:22-23; John 15:5, 9, 12, 15-16

The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Jesus said, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in Me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing …

As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love … My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. You are my friends if you do what I have commanded you … I have called you friends, for everything that I have learned from my Father I have made know to you. You did not choose Me but I chose you, to go and bear fruit — fruit that will last, and the Father will give you whatever you ask in My Name.

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

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This week write the nine fruits of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5:22-23 on nine note cards.

Look for these fruit in other’s lives. Ask God to bear these fruit in your life.

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might see her wearing her “Aunt Ginger” hat where through the art of storytelling she shares the Bible story of the week with our toddlers through 3-yearolds. Sometimes you will find her doing check-in. And at other times she teaches in a classroom when needed. All of these are done with great enthusiasm, creativity and love. Thank you, Ginger, for sharing all of the multiple talents God has given you with us!

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Why did you make that?

On the fifth day God filled the sea with fish and the sky with flying things everywhere.

Search for and circle the words Jesus spoke in John 15:16: “You did not choose Me but I chose you, to go and bear fruit — fruit that will last, and the Father will give you whatever you ask in My Name.”

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t’s just what you’ve been waiting for! New NOW. will kick off Wednesday, September 8 with an evening of extended worship by Northland’s worship team, and will be held Wednesdays thereafter at 7 p.m. at Northland at Longwood.

NOW. is new and improved, so check it out!

After listening to and processing your feedback, NOW. will be offered consistently, each Wednesday evening throughout the school year, with the exception of the holidays. One class will be offered, with the topic changing regularly throughout the season.

What hasn’t changed about NOW. is that it will continue to provide something for every age group: child care for preschoolers, NOW. WOW! for grade school children, and special classes for middle school and high school students. Watch this space for updates.

Details: Barb Olsen (barbara.olsen@northlandchurch. net or 407-949-7183) or Jamila Millette (jamila.millette@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1832)

Beth Moore Bible Study for Women

The Patriarchs: Encountering the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob

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eginning August 15 and continuing throughout Bible, but more importantly, to gain personal knowledge the year, middle school students at Northland of Jesus Christ. Discussion will center on the relevance of at Longwood can gather each week during following Christ, and how His Word shapes and directs our the 11 a.m. service for a lives. Topics will include journey through the Old school, dating, friendships, Testament stories and discipline, family and church, the Gospels. Using Firm among other things. Students Foundations: Creation will be reminded that it is to Christ, curriculum only through a relationship developed and used with Jesus that their daily

by New Tribes Mission, lives will be meaningful, Michael and Janet joyful and fulfilling. Come to Scheffey will challenge the introductory week for a students as they trace meet and greet and music. the themes of God’s No registration is required. inspired Word. Students Details: Mike Sheffey will be encouraged to (msheffey@cfl.rr.com or gain knowledge of the Your students’ faith will be built on the firm foundation of God’s Word. jhsheffey@cfl.rr.com)

hat do Old Testament people have to do with us today?

The answer is, Everything! These people shared the same struggles and challenges we have.

They made the same kinds of mistakes, yet God always remained faithful! Attend this Bible study, for women, and learn what it means to live a life of hope and faith, rather than being led by emotion.

The study is being held in The Rink at Northland at Longwood during two time frames: on Mondays, August 23 through November 15, from 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; and on Tuesdays, August 24 through November 9, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sign up now! New members may register by e-mail or phone. Returning members, please advise your former table leader. Child care will be provided.

Details on the Monday study: Cherrie Rowe (407-3226850) or Ann Clark (407-804-5282 or ann@clarkmail.us) Details on the Tuesday study: Cherrie Rowe (407-3226850) or Marlene Ross (407-833-0094 or rossduo@cfl. rr.com)

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he city of Corinth, in ancient times, was populous, proud, prosperous, philosophical and a polluted place. Sound like anyplace you know? If so, join us for this study, and learn how to follow God’s wisdom instead of man’s knowledge. Together we will apply God’s Word to our lives as we share how He is shaping us. The study will be held Sundays, beginning September 12, at 10:45 a.m. at Northland at Longwood, room 4206-07.

Come early for coffee, doughnuts and fellowship! Details: John and Carolyn Jones (407-831-5822)

PeaceSeekers Teaches Biblical Approach to Handling Conflict

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t was one of those husband-and-wife spats — you know, the kind that start out as a simple disagreement and then get heated.

The wife was a teacher and had developed a tone and volume that could control a class of 30. The husband was an attorney, well-versed in how to argue and set a trap with leading questions.

As the discussion grew into an argument, each side used his or her best skills to “win” the debate. As things were getting rough, the wife excused herself to use the restroom, and then returned to the verbal boxing event. It was as if both sides returned to their corners, planning their strategy for the next round.

But this was no ordinary couple. The husband in this story was Ken Sande, president of Peacemaker Ministries and author of The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict (available in the Northland Bookstore), and his wife, one of the ministry’s best writers. Just as Corlette returned to the room, Ken heard a clear, convicting voice in his heart that said, “And how will those comments glorify God?”

Instantly, he lost all energy for the argument, and instead of attacking, he apologized. Instead of delivering a knockout punch, he confessed his sinful attitude, and what could easily have been a trying and difficult day became a day of joy and forgiveness, a day in which God was glorified.

As Christians, we still so easily get tangled up in handling our differences the way the world does — where there is a winner and a loser. God’s Word teaches us to live in a radically different way from the rest of the world.

Scripture teaches us that we can and should be handling conflict in a way that honors God and maintains positive relationships. Only then does anyone win.

Learn the biblical approach to handling conflict and making a difference in your relationships by attending the PeaceSeekers class coming to Northland at Longwood September 5 to October 21. Study key verses and gain insights that you can use in everyday situations, and help others as well.

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way to impress your wife, have fun, see friends and learn — all at the same time?

The Marriage Show is a late show-inspired event that brings just the right amount of humor, entertainment and wisdom. The host will be James Raffenaud, accompanied by members of Northland’s worship musicians. Dr. Joel and Becky Hunter will be special guests. The evening will focus on sound fundamentals for healthy marriage, bringing you and your spouse (or future spouse) biblical truths that will feed your relationship.

Join them August 27 at 7 p.m. in The Rink at the Student Ministries and Care Center at Northland at Longwood. The cost: $7.50 per person. Coffee and refreshments will be served. Child care is available for $5 per child with a family maximum of $10. Register at www.northlandchurch.net/ calendar/details/the_marriage_show/.

Details: Jamila Millette (407-937-1832 or jamila. millette@northlandchurch.net)

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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 AUGUST 1. 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 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)

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Tuesdays, beginning September 7. This support group walks alongside individuals who have been through a divorce and helps them to experience personal growth and healing.

Registration and assessment is required.

Cost: $5; and $16 for the book (available in the Northland Bookstore). Child care registration: Linda Campbell (linda.campbell@ northlandchurch.net). Details, assessment and registration: Donna Delzingaro (407-937-1749)

LW GriefShare If you are experiencing grief due to the death of a loved one, this healing ministry walks you through the steps of grief. Workbook is available at Northland’s bookstore for $16. Details and required registration before attending the class: GriefShare voiceline (407-949-7152)

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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 Support for the Separated Tuesdays, beginning September 7. This support group walks alongside those who are separated with court papers pending, for healing, hope and reconciliation in the Lord.

Registration and assessment is required.

Cost: $5; and $16 for the book (available in the Northland Bookstore). Child care registration: Linda Campbell (linda.campbell@ northlandchurch.net). Details, assessment and registration: Donna Delzingaro (407-937-1749) LW Military Wives and Mothers Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Nature’s Table Café. 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 Friday, August 13, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. Northland joins with Nathaniel’s Hope monthly to provide three hours of free respite for parents and caregivers of special needs children. Drop off your child with our trained volunteers. Details and registration: Laura Lee Wright (407-9370549 or buddybreak@northlandchurch.net) LW COMMON GROUND ADULT MINISTRY (Age 25-45) Mondays, 7 to 8:15 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink. Join this fellowship of young adults seeking to build authentic Christian community, to grow spiritually mature and to affect the surrounding community with Christ’s love, reflected by serving God. Child care available upon request. Details: Carissa Curran (commonground@northlandchurch.net or 407-221-1241) LW 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 GOLF — links fellowship • Friday, August 13, 7:45 a.m., Forest Lake Golf Club, cost $34 • Saturday, August 21, 7:45 a.m., Eastwood Golf Club, cost $32 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) • Potluck Dinner and Swim Saturday, August 15, 3 p.m., Lori’s home.

This will be a summer fun fellowship event with dinner and swimming. Bring a dish to share or grill for the potluck meal. We encourage you to bring your spouse, a towel and a swimsuit. You may ride your bike over, but there will not be a regular organized ride due to the unpredictable summer weather.

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) 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 through AUgust 9 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 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, August 8, 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, September 18, 7 p.m., room 4206. Child care is available upon request.

Details: Diane Jones (407-949-7188 or diane.jones@northlandchurch.net)

PRAYER LW CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES PRAYER TEAM Pray weekly from your home for needs in Children’s Ministries. Details: Carol Moss (carol.moss@northlandchurch.net or 407949-7180) LW PRAYER GROUP Thursdays, 6:30 a.m., room 1116, Student Ministries and Care Center.

Details: Jean Sherwood (407-796-4705)

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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., Youth Room.

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 Precepts — Revelation, Part 4

Mondays, August 9 to November 22, 10 a.m. to12:30 p.m., rooms 4213-15. Through careful observation of the text, discover what God says in the Bible concerning end times by especially interpreting Revelation in the light of Old Testament prophecy. Prerequisite: completed previous Revelation classes.

Workbook cost approximately $33 available in class. Child care is available with advanced registration. Details: Melody Ringenberg (rringenberg@cfl.rr.com)

Classes and training to help you mature in your faith and equip you to serve.

ADULTS LW The Alpha Course Sundays, August 22 through November 14, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., room 4206. Alpha is a course that gives anyone the opportunity to explore the meaning of life from a Christian perspective. Relaxed, non-threatening, lowkey and fun, Alpha is a place to ask anything.

Enjoy complimentary dinners, a video series and small group discussions. Registration $10 per individual or $15 for two; child care is available upon registration. Child care details: Diane Jones (diane.jones@northlandchurch.

net or 407-949-7188). Class details: Jamila Millette (407-937-1832 or jamila.millette@ northlandchurch.net)

LW FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY LIVING DEBT-FREE Financial Peace University (FPU), developed by Dave Ramsey, is a 13-week biblically based video course that teaches management of money, and explains how money really works in a simple, easy-to-understand style. Cost for materials (available at Northland’s bookstore): $111.

• Preview classes for all sessions: — Thursday, August 12, 7 p.m., room 5100 Children’s Worship Wing — Sunday, August 15, 10:45 a.m., room 4210 • FPU classes: — Thursdays, August 27 through November 18, 7 p.m., room 5100, Children Worship Wing — Sundays, August 22 through November 14, 10:45 a.m., room 4210 Details and registration: Rich or Jana Haussmann (407-688-2182 or rhaussmann@cfl. rr.com) LW Marriage Preparation Class Sundays, starting August 8, 8:30 to 10:45 a.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. A 13-week class for any couple engaged, seriously considering engagement or married without the benefit of premarital counseling. This class is recommended for any couple seeking to be married by a Northland minister or at a Northland facility. Cost: $120 per couple. Register by August 1. Link for the application is at www.northlandchurch. net/ministries/marriage-ministries/. Scroll down to the Marriage Preparation Class listing and select the “register here” link. It is also available at the Northland Bookstore. Details: Chris Kingsley (407-949-7193) LW The Marriage Show Friday, August 27, 7 to 9 p.m., Sanctuary.

Join this late-show inspired event that brings humor, entertainment and wisdom to marriage or engagement! Pastor Joel and Becky Hunter will be the featured guests and James Raffenaud is the hilarious host for this special evening. Cost: $7.50 per person. Child care is available for children age 12 and under: $5 per child with a family maximum of $10.

Tickets are available at www.northlandchurch. net/calendar/details/the_marriage_show/.

Details: Barbara Olsen (barbara.olsen@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7183) LW Mentor Training

Saturday, August 7, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. The focus is to find appropriate male mentors for fatherless boys, but the training is open to men and women. Cost: $10 for materials and lunch. Details: Shaylynn Stoner (shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net or 407949-7194) or David Keys (NLMentoring@gmail. com or 407-256-5576)

LW New Life Ministry Lose It for Life

Saturdays, 4:45 to 6:15 p.m., rooms 420910. Get biblical hope and direction to change the way you think about weight, eating habits and your self-image. Child care is available with a reservation. Registration fee: $5 (plus materials). Details and registration: Mary Lou or Keith Caskey (maryloucaskey@gmail.com or 407-792-1636)

LW PeaceSeekers

Sundays, September 5 through October 10, 9 a.m., room 4209. Six-week class to learn practical and effective biblical methods to approach someone with whom you are in conflict with a purpose of honoring God and restoring relationships. Details: Gary Wright (lanaharrison@cfl.rr.com)

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LW Your Time-Starved Marriage Thursdays, through 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 when you order 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 Preview class, Sunday, July 25 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: September 12 to October 3.

Focus: Salvation and assurance. Includes Communion instruction.

• STEP 2—THE MOST IMPORTANT THING: August 8 to September 12 (skip Sept. 5); or October 10 to November 7. 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: October 10 to November 14. Focus: To develop skills in exploring the Bible.

MEN LW FAITHFUL AND TRUE

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

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)

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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 Prayer of Jabez Bible Study

Mondays, 7 p.m., home of Laurie Jean Harrington. The Prayer of Jabez Bible study reveals how to make praying the Jabez prayer a lifetime habit. Readers will broaden their understanding of the four components of the Jabez prayer by investigating key scriptural passages and learning how to apply them to their lives. Details: Laurie Jean Harrington (lauriejean2@bellsouth.net or 407-977-6742)

Opportunities to serve at Northland.

Questions about serving at a Northland Distributed site?

Longwood:

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 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)

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

LW ACCESS MINISTRIES STEERING COMMITTEE

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

LW BLOOD DRIVE

Saturday, August 7, 4:30 to to 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, August 8, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Monday, August 9, 6:15 to 9:15 p.m. To reduce your waiting time you may schedule a time slot at www. floridasbloodcenters.org. Details: Susan Cholewa (susan.cholewa@northlandchurch.net)

LW COVERING CARE BLANKET

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

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

LW DISASTER RESPONSE TEAMS

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

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. People are needed to bring the residents to the Sunday 9 a.m. service. Details: Patsy Grannan (407-538-5209 or pgrannan@yahoo.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 407-6994903) LW RECOVERY MINISTRY

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

MD THE CARPENTER’S HOUSE FOR CHILDREN

This home in Lake County is a Christ-centered residence to 16 abandoned, displaced, underprivileged and medically needy children. They are supported by churches and individuals with a heart for children.

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Details on how you can help support them visit www.thecarpentershouseoflakecounty. com. Details: Tara Dufrene (615-642-8963 or tdufrene@aimhealth.com

OV GOOD SAMARITAN

This ministry connects members of the church family in need with those who can meet those needs. Various immediate needs include meal deliveries, rides to doctor’s appointments, help with post-operative care, and grocery shopping for the elderly. Details: Rebecca Sheahan (rebecca. sheahan@northlandchurch.net or 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 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) 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) Central Florida’s Job Fair (CFEC.org) Wednesday, September 8, 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) FAITH AND SCIENCE GROUP Last Wednesday of every month, 7 p.m., David McCoy’s home, 5035 Bruce Lane, Oviedo Discuss modern science discovery in light of God’s word. Details: Kent Cofoid (kent.cofoid@ gmail.com) 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) 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) Retracing Apostle Paul’s Footsteps January 4 to 17, 2011. Dr. Bob Tuttle, a faculty member at Asbury Theological Seminary, will lead and teach a group as it retraces the footsteps of the apostle Paul.

Join this journey, which will give you a new appreciation of all that God has shared with you through His Word as written by the apostle Paul. Details: Bill Tillmann (407-482-7585 or bill.tillmann@asburyseminary.edu) THE VIBRANT DANCE BETWEEN FAITH AND SCIENCE Tuesday, October 26 through Thursday, October 28, Redeemer Presbyterian Church, Austin, Texas. A symposium for skeptics, pastors, scientists and Christian leaders on how science supports Christianity and Christianity explains science. Speakers include Andy Crouch, Christianity Today (also culture-making.com); Ross Hastings, Regent College; Hugh Ross, author, Reasons to Believe; Dinesh D’Souza, author, What’s So Great About Christianity; and Alister McGrath, King’s College, London.

Registration costs range from $103 for pre-July 31 student admission to $351 for post-October 22 general admission. Details and registration: www.vibrantdance.org

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) Sexual Integrity (MEN) Thursdays, 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)

parentS ACYS SOCCER Registration Registration for Association of Christian Youth Sports (ACYS) fall soccer is under way! If you plan on joining your school, church or neighborhood team this fall, you need to register in the next three weeks! Early registration ends August 1; register early and save $15. Details and registration: www.acys.org NEARHIM HOME EDUCATORS Supports and encourages families whom God has called to teach their children at home.

Details: www.nearhim.com

women Community Outreach 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) 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) 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) 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, 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)

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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)

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BOYS TOWN has donation buckets in the foyer as well as current needs lists and service

opportunities. Details: Kathy Franz (klfranz@ aol.com or 407-415-7678)

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

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

SPECIAL DELIVERY

MD = Northland at Mount dora

OV = Northland at Oviedo

Food Fight for Freedom

Students get messy to benefit Rapha House.

BY SHAYLYNN STONER Administrative Assistant, Student Ministries

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ne of the main reasons I work in Student Ministries is because I believe that middle and high school students have the opportunity to dictate culture. The more they know about the heart of God and the world around them, the better equipped they are to serve.

This past week, I witnessed more than 50 high school students hearing about modern-day slavery, Rapha House and how they could help rebuild broken lives. Rapha House is a home that takes in girls who have been trafficked in the sex trade. These girls are given a chance to start fresh. They are taught life skills and trades, and, most importantly, are introduced to a relationship with their Creator, who loves them unconditionally. Currently, there is only one Rapha House in the world, but the work this house is doing is too needed to be limited to one house.

So what does all of that have to do with students paying to be covered in smelly food, you ask? The funds from this year’s food fight are going to Rapha House. All the food for the food fight was expired and donated, some from individuals, some from area stores, and some from a food pantry. We were very excited this year that a couple of grocery stores donated gift cards so the food pantry’s expired food could be replaced with non-expired food that will better serve the pantry’s specific needs. If you had the “privilege” of smelling any of the food that was used, then you know firsthand why it was food fight material.

The food fight was able to restock a food pantry with more than $50 worth of canned goods, raise more than $280 for Rapha House, and, for a reason that still escapes me, fulfill the foodflinging desires of more than 50 high school students.

Be looking next week for a video during service that features the high school small group that has been working hard to raise awareness of Rapha House.

Details: Sara Hall (sarahallph@gmail.com)

Herb McCormick, one of Northland’s 2,000 online worshipers and a corporate pilot, hands a backpack filled with school supplies to online minister Nathan Clark. Herb flew in from his home in Port Orange earlier this week to deliver the backpack for this weekend’s drive.

More than 50 students listened to stories about modern-day slavery and how they could make a difference by helping raise awareness.

Financial Report As of juLY 26, 2010 Electronic giving is available at the kiosks located in the foyer or online Evangelical Council for at www.northlandchurch.net. Offering envelopes are available at all giving Financial Accountability boxes. Details: Twila Roberts (407-949-4000) .......................................................................................................................

Surplus/ THIS WEEK Need Received (Deficit) ATTENDANCE July 24 to 26, 2010 Ministry/Operations 225,101 203,449 (21,652) Mortgage Payment Total Budget

34,872 259,973

15,733 219,182

(19,139) (40,791)

THIS YEAR Ministry/Operations 6,753,030 6,721,120 Mortgage Payment 1,046,628 747,849 Total Budget 7,799,658 7,468,969 *Deficit currently being covered by operating reserve.

LOAN BALANCE is currently $18,814,167.

(31,910) (298,779) (330,689)*

“Let the food fight commence!”

Friends, fellowship, food and freedom.

At least it’s for a good cause.

I doubt the goggles helped much … but he looks cool.

Northland Northland Northland Northland Northland

at Longwood . . . 7,411 at Mount Dora . . . . 175 at Oviedo . . . . . . . . . . 297 at West Oaks . . . . . . . 35 Online . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,726 (968 sites) Seminole County Jail . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Orange County Jail . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,757 (974 sites)

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7162 Teri Grayson, Early Childhood Administrator . . . . 407-949-4014 Julie Meeker, Grade School Administrator . . . . . . 407-949-7153 Pam Anderson, Co-op Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7179 STUDENT Ministries Shaylynn Stoner, Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7194 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 John Tucker, Setup/Takedown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-438-9961 wyoming01@earthlink.net Page Patnode, Children’s Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . 407-538-6662 pagepatnode@hotmail.com Lyndsey Coyle, CREW352 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352-978-7004 lyndsey.coyle@northlandchurch.net 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 www.discoveryorlando.org • Oviedo Counseling Clinic (at Reformed Theological Seminary) Sarah Baker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (407-366-9493, ext. 256)

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)

WEST OAKS SITE St. Pauls Presbyterian Church 9600 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee, FL 34761 St. Pauls Presbyterian Church is located across from the West Oaks mall. The entrance is off Citrus Oaks Avenue.

West Oaks Blog Website . . . . . . . westoaks.northlandchurch.net Larry Szrom, Site Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-491-2245 lszrom@yahoo.com Mary Ann Young, Site Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-443-0079 dreamdog@mac.com Larry Black, Matthew’s Hope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-310-4951

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.

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: Rachel Ballantyne (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.

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:

Elder Fayez Ishak from Kasr El Dobara Church, Cairo Egypt

Situated in Cairo, the largest city in Africa and the “gateway to the Middle East”, Kasr El Dobara is the largest Protestant church in the Arabic-speaking world. They believe that God has uniquely situated and blessed them so they can be a blessing to their city and country, the Middle East and North Africa.

Their tangible expressions of love for their neighbors inspire us. Their obedience in the face of opposition challenges us. >>> TO READ MORE ABOUT OUR GLOBAL PARTNERS, VISIT WWW.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET/SERVE/.

Scripture focus: John 15:16 (NIV)

Worship focus:

You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit — fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever

Worship Christ today as the Giver of Life. He is the vine. We are the branches. If we abide in Him, we will bear fruit. (John 15:4)

you ask in my name.

summary prayer: Almighty God, we humbly ask you to make us like trees planted by the water, that we may bring forth fruit. Forgive us our past offenses, sanctify us through Your Word, and direct all that we should be in the future, for Christ’s sake. Amen.

(Adapted from The Worship Source Book, Prayers of Confession, #38)

NEXT WEEKEND: A Message from Dr. Joel C. Hunter | LOVE ONE AND OTHERS | God’s Strategy: A Group That Will Live for Other Groups | Genesis 12:1-3

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