Northland News Vol 11/Iss 35

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED

The next best thing to being wise oneself is to live in a circle of those who are. – C.S. Lewis

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VOLUME 11, ISSUE 35

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What’s Happening This Week?

LONGWOOD SITE Saturday, AUGUST 28

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

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

MOUNT DORA SITE Prayer Room 4209 SANCTUARY ECW CWW The Rink/SMCC

SUNday, AUGUST 29

7:30 am 8:30 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 10:45 am 10:45 am 10:45 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:30 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:30 pm

Prayer Meeting (cc) Prayer Room Marriage Prep Class The Rink/SMCC Worship* (cc) (hi) (sp) SANCTUARY Infant/Walker – K’s ECW Grades 1–5 CWW Transformers (cc) 1116-18/SMCC Financial Peace University 4210 Firm Foundations Study (Middle School) F.Hall/SMCC Worship* (cc) (sp) SANCTUARY Infant/Walker – K’s ECW Grades 1–5 CWW Special Needs Class CWW Belong Study (cc) 4209 Young Believers Step 2 5106-7/CWW Access Adult Ministry 4204 Alpha Course 4206-7 Worship (cc) SANCTUARY Infant/Walker – K’s ECW Grades 1–5 CWW Fusion College Ministry F.Hall/SMCC

MONDAY, AUGUST 30

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

Beth Moore Bible Study (cc) Precepts (Women) (cc) Common Ground (cc) GriefShare Potluck (cc) Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Faithful and True Men’s Group

The Rink/SMCC 4209-10 The Rink/SMCC 4206-7 SANCTUARY ECW CWW F.Hall/SMCC

Men’s Bible Study 1118/SMCC Divine Reflections Art Group 4208 Beth Moore Bible Study (cc) The Rink/SMCC Crown Bible Study (cc) 4205 AMEN (cc) 4206-7 Military Wives & Mothers Group (cc) Nature’s Table Café Divorce Care Assessments 4209 Conquering Fear, Anger and Anxiety (cc) 4204

WEDNEsday, SEPTEMBER 1 6:30 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm

i-3 Youth Group (High School) Buddy Training 101 Women’s Healing and Recovery Divorce Care Assessments

THURsday, SEPTEMBER 2

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

Women’s Prayer Men’s Bible Study Financial Peace University (cc) His Way (cc)

Friday, SEPTEMBER 3

7:00 pm 7:00 pm

Celebrate Recovery (cc) Lot 9 (High School)

Saturday, SEPTEMBER 4

3:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:45 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:30 pm

Blanket Ministry Prayer Meeting Lose it For Life (cc) Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 LUGRox Youth Group (Middle School)

SUNday, AUGUST 29

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

6:15 am 7:00 pm

1116/SMCC 1118/SMCC 5100/CWW F.Hall/SMCC

6:30 pm 7:00 pm

CREW352 Prayer Gathering

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

Visit our website for more info.

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Youth Room Calvary Chapel

Sanctuary Youth Room

SUNday, AUGUST 29

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

MONDAY, AUGUST 30

Prayer of Jabez - Bible Study (Women)

Tuesday, AUGUST 31

6:30 am 6:30 pm

Men’s Gathering Adult Small Group

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

2:00 pm 8:00 pm

20-Somethings Prayer Service

Saturday, SEPTEMBER 4 Men’s Small Group

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

Harrington Home

NOCC Welday Home

NOCC NOCC

NOCC

WEST OAKS SITE SUNday, AUGUST 29 9:00 am

Worship* (cc)

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Women’s Bible Study

Saturday, SEPTEMBER 4 8:00 am

Men in the Word

SANCTUARY

K-1 FLC

Conference Room

communion

4217 Prayer Room 4209 SANCTUARY ECW CWW The Rink/SMCC

(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

OVIEDO SITE

9:30 am F.Hall/SMCC The Rink/SMCC

Men’s Bible Fellowship Celebrate Recovery (cc)

WEDNEsday, SEPTEMBER 1

7:15 am The Rink/SMCC 4213-15 1111/SMCC 4205

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

TUESday, AUGUST 31

7:00 pm

TUESday, AUGUST 31

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

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

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: This, in essence, is the message we heard from Ch rist and are passing on to yo u: God is light, pure light; ther e’s not a trace of darkness in hi m.

- 1 John 1:5 (The Message)

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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 for LIVE online worship at

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

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

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

Children’s Church (Grades 1 – 5) Saturdays, 5 p.m.; Sundays, 9 and 11 a.m., 6 p.m.; and Mondays, 7 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing.

Early Childhood Classes (Age 3 – Kindergarten) Saturdays, 5 p.m.; Sundays, 9 and 11 a.m., 6 p.m.; and Mondays, 7 p.m., Early Childhood Wing.

Infant and Toddler Care (Infants – Age 2) Saturdays, 5 p.m.; Sundays, 9 and 11 a.m., 6 p.m.; and Mondays, 7 p.m., Early Childhood Wing.

Sunday School for Children with Special Needs (Age 3 – Grade 5) Sundays, 11 a.m.

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

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NORTHLAND NEWS

Publish His glorious deeds among the nations. Tell everyone about the amazing things He does. (Psalm 96:3, NLT) Send newspaper correspondence to: newspaper@northlandchurch.net Newspaper Staff Dede Caruso, Coordinator/Production Artist, Media Design Melissa Bogdany, Copy Editor Robert Andrescik, Director of 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 James Ferngren, Photographer Sarah Hall, Photographer Robb Richardson, Photographer

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.

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

ways you can get involved. Meet in the Welcome Center directly after service August 29 for a 15- to 20-minute presentation.

Refreshments will be provided.

SEPTEMBER 5 — Labor Day Weekend

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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.

The holiday weekend is here! This Sunday, consider inviting some friends to church, then grabbing dinner after worship at Nature’s Table Café. There is no formally organized gathering after service on September 5, so spend time with friends over dinner, and discover what God is doing in each other’s lives!

Rapha House is a Christian safe house that helps these victims heal and introduces them to their Creator and Redeemer.

>>> www.facebook.com, Northland on sunday nights

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 29 — Rapha House Update

Did you catch the Rapha House video at the services August 7 to 9 (www.northlandchurch.net/media/students_supporting_ rapha_house/)? If so, you might remember Pastor Joel referencing an amazing project that some students at Northland are undertaking. Rapha House “exists to extend unconditional love to girls who have been rescued out of slavery and sexual exploitation” (www.raphahouse.org). Stay after service to see the short video on this project and hear from these students on

Earlier this year a group of high school girls at Northland were made aware of this global problem and they decided to take action by supporting Rapha House.

More than two million children are exploited in the sex trade industry worldwide according to UNICEF.

mountdoranews Mothers, Brothers and Sisters BILL CHAPMAN Northland at Mount Dora Site Minister

Pray together at the Mount Dora Wednesday evening prayer group, 7 p.m., Youth Room. Details: Jonathan Bailey (352-5167190 or Digitaljonnyart@yahoo.com) Learn together at the Tuesday morning men’s group, 6:30 a.m., Youth Room. Details: Richie Kluesener (407-221-4517 or rk@ goldinart.com)

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re you feeling “dissed”? Discouraged, disconnected, discontent? Maybe it’s high time for some family time!

We have awesome family opportunities at Northland at Mount Dora: a Sunday morning youth Bible study, a Tuesday morning men’s group, Wednesday evening prayer gatherings, and a whole host of other opportunities to be with your brothers and sisters in Christ. Who knows, you may find someone who could become a spiritual mentor, accountability partner or protégé to you!

Jesus placed an extremely high value on community. In Mark chapter 3, Jesus was teaching in a house, and He was told that Mary and His siblings were outside, waiting to criticize and correct Him for His audacious ministry. In response to this information, Jesus said, “Who are my mother and my brothers? … Here are my mother and my brothers! Whoever does God’s will is my brother and sister and mother” (Mark 3:33-35, NIV).

It’s among the community of believers where you will find the encouragement and the connection and the contentedness you seek. It’s among your church family at Northland at Mount Dora.

Why not step out and join us for something? Some opportunities to connect, grow and serve are listed below, and provided are some photos of our awesome church family. I look forward to seeing you there!

Connect to other students at the CREW352 youth group, 9 a.m.

Sundays and 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, fellowship hall. Details: Lyndsey Coyle (352-978-7004) Serve together on Sunday mornings, foyer and Children’s Ministries. Details: Sandy Motyka (352-288-5460 or sandra. motyka@northlandchurch.net)

Our preschool kids love Jesus and their teachers!

Learn how to start a distributed home group, and do church in your home. Details: Bill Chapman (352-434-4116 or bill. chapman@northlandchurch.net)

The Mount Dora family loves to eat together.

Mount Dora students connect to God and to each other in a relaxed environment Sunday mornings.

>>> www.facebook.com/northlandmountdora

oviedonews Love in Action JEREMY JOBSON Northland at Oviedo Site Minister

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orthland at Oviedo has been moving each week toward a community-wide movement of love, seven days a week.

We have been creating opportunities for the body of Christ to engage in the love of God and one another through the study of His Word, in gatherings all across town, and by serving one another on Sundays.

First John 3:18 says, “Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth” (NIV). There is a movement to the emotion of love; it is not stationary or stagnant. Love is both a noun and a verb. We cannot be called

this WEEKEND! Family fifth Sunday Serve Day!

disciples of Christ and not be soldiers of love. He declares, this is how the world will know we are His. How do you love for His glory? How do we love for His glory?

Who do we love for His glory?

The answers are simple, but not easy. We are to love everyone for His glory — our family members, neighbors, coworkers, and even our enemies, those who don’t love us back and the unlovable! Remember the Sermon on the Mount? If not, read it again; it’s in Matthew chapters 5, 6, 7 and the beginning of chapter 8. Jesus is clear: We are to be in this world to bring glory to the Father by loving in a radical way!

Well, before that all becomes too much to handle, maybe we ought to start small and easy. If it is essential that to truly love someone, we must know the person, and to truly know someone, we must spend time with the person, then it seems like the first step to loving others, and, in turn, to truly loving God, is to spend some time getting to know one another and Him better.

I have an idea: Get into a Secret Church gathering this fall.

Sign up for Sunday Serve. It is that simple! >>> www.facebook.com/northlandoviedo

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Sunday, August 29, Northland at Oviedo. This is an opportunity for parents to disciple their children by spending a Sunday morning together in worship, learning the Word, and serving as a family! Student and Children’s Ministries will not meet, as we are encouraging our families to worship and serve together. The nursery will be available for age 2 and under. There will be service opportunities for the whole family before each service. The sign-up for these opportunities will be at Children’s Ministries check-in. Details: Patty Sattler (407-627-6265 or childrens.oviedo@northlandchurch.net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Greeting Card Ministry

Thursday, September 16, 9:30 a.m. or 7 p.m., Susie Brown’s home, Oviedo. No craft skills needed.

Cost: $5 per person for five cards (four for ministry and one for you). Details and RSVP by September 14: Susie Brown (407-359-5023 or susiebrown@cfl.rr.com) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lend a Hand!

Sign up to serve just once or twice a month!

We are currently in need of volunteers to serve with our setup and takedown team. Fathers and sons, this is a great way to bond while getting to know other men in your area. Sundays, 7 to 8 a.m. and/or following the 11 o’clock service. Details: Josh Smith (JoshuaMSmith1@yahoo.com or 407-739-8602) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bring glory to the Father by loving in a radical way!

Show God’s love with action. Join us on Sunday Serve Day!

Opportunities for students on page 7.

aroundnorthland Partnering With Christians in China BY dr. dan lacich Pastor

onnecting with other parts of the church around the world in order to partner together in spreading the Gospel is a high value at Northland. Recently, God has opened some incredible doors for us to partner with a church in Beijing and do groundbreaking ministry together.

Haidian Christian Church has a main congregation just two blocks from Beijing University. On any given Sunday, more than 6,000 people attend one of four services, three in Chinese and one in English. Additionally, there are more than 40 other locations, or “meeting points,” around Beijing in which members of the church gather for worship. These meeting points are taught by a rotating team of 15 pastors under the leadership of Senior Pastor Peter Wu. Last March Pastor Wu and his wife visited Northland and learned how we connect our sites and about our webstream worship, what he called “online church.” He immediately saw the application of this for his own congregations and the possibility of webstreaming an evangelical Mandarin language service to

Haidian Christian Church, Beijing, China.

Pastor Wu interprets for Pastor Dan as he explains web stream worship to the Haidian church staff.

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the world someday. At his invitation, three Northland staff members, Chris Gerrish from our Tech Department; Dr. Margi McCombs, our executive director of Equipping; and I went to Beijing in order to strengthen our partnership and help them move forward.

Chris worked very closely with the tech team at Haidian in order to begin the process of connecting After getting all the technical aspects several of their meeting taken care of at the church, Chris points in a similar way to Gerrish was rewarded with a trip to how we connect with groups the Great Wall of China. through our online worship.

I worked with their pastors and staff to cast vision and equip them for the possibilities of an online ministry. One immediate benefit is that they can more easily communicate with larger parts of their church. The places that do not have a pastor on site can participate in the service and preaching from the main location.

In meeting with the staff and talking about ministry, it was fascinating to learn that they have very little in the way of church programs for serving in the community. That is not something that fits their culture. Yet, as a church, they see the value of ministries of mercy to those in need. So instead of serving days and large events, they are equipping individuals to live out lives of serving the people around them. People in the church are urged to be “the good Samaritan” in whatever situation in which God places them.

(Continued on page 14.)

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No Passport? No Problem. Serve Locally!

BY dana kobosky Director of Life Service

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o you want to change the world, but don’t have a passport? Are you looking to make an impact in an area, but don’t have the means to travel? Why not start in your own community? While I would encourage everyone to go on a Distributed Journey abroad at some point in his or her life, there is certainly no shortage of opportunities to serve others right here, right now, during one of our Local Serve Days.

This year alone, Northlanders have packed more than 140,000 meals with Kids Against Hunger, sent more than 1,000 kids to school with a new backpack, assembled 800 hygiene kits for the homeless, landscaped property at schools and local nonprofit organizations, donated more than 21,000 pounds of clothing, and fed the homeless, just to name a few things! All of this was accomplished right here in our own community. No passports were required!

While schedules are busy and time is short, the great news about serving locally is that it can take as little as four hours a month if you choose. So why not commit to serving one Saturday morning a month, or maybe one evening a week? If you want to change the world, why not start with the people in your own community? There are endless opportunities to serve those in need right here, right now. So sign up for a Local Serve Day, feed a family at the Ronald McDonald House, or care for the homeless downtown on a Wednesday night. Show someone else God’s love in a very tangible way – by serving that person!

Our next Local Serve Day is September 18. We will meet at 8 a.m. in front of The Rink for check-in and a short time to socialize and fuel up on coffee and snacks, and for a few announcements. To find out more about service opportunities and to register, visit www.northlandchurch.net/ministries/ local_serving/.

Wanted: Skilled Volunteers Northland is looking for volunteers that are licensed contractors or have previous experience in the areas of roofing, plumbing, A/C repair and general construction work.

If you are interested in using your skills to serve others in the community, contact Dana Kobosky (serve@northlandchurch. net) and let her know you want to learn more about serving others through assisting with local home repairs.

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 - Matthew 25:40 (NIV) 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.

“ I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.”

Ongoing Needs at Longwood Site • 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)

Northland Serve on Facebook!

Northland’s Life Service is now on Facebook.

View pictures from recent events, and find out about opportunities to serve locally and at Northland on our Facebook page! Just search for Northland Serve!

Upcoming Serve Team Projects September 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . Homeless Ministry, downtown September 11 . . . . . Ronald McDonald House, serve dinner September 16 . . . . . . . . . . . Homeless Ministry, downtown september 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Local Serve Day September 25 . . . . . . . . Give Kids the World, serve dinner September 25 . . . . . . . . . . Pathways to Care, serve lunch 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)

For additional ongoing service opportunities at Longwood, visit www.northlandchurch.net/serve/northland/.

More than 1,000 backpacks were assembled with school supplies for students of families in need locally and in Louisiana.

More than 800 hygiene kits were assembled for the homeless.

There are endless opportunities for all age groups to serve.

Everyone could use a helping hand these days. Serve your neighbors.

Join a Serve project.

Northlanders have packed more than 140,000 meals with Kids Against Hunger.

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Activating StudentS to Make Kingdom Noise.

What is Making Kingdom Noise?

It’s the Love of Jesus in Action.

James Li, Director Welcome to the 2010-11 Student Ministries school year!

Brian Katauskas, High School Minister Love in action. That’s what we’re about.

Let’s continue it this fall!

Addie Cooper, Program Assistant Get ready for some crazy retreat stuff!

Tweet me your favorite shirt design thus far.

Rudy Tamez, Middle School Minister Let’s partner together to activate this generation to be the church.

Shaylynn Stoner, Administrative Assistant Looking forward to a year of assisting the Student Ministries teams, students and parents.

Lauren Roberts, Coordinator Hey, I’m super pumped to rock out this school year with you!

Jenny Shaw, Worship Coordinator Can’t wait to see what God has in store for us this next semester as we worship and serve together!

Erica Emler, Oviedo Student Ministries Coordinator I’m excited to see how God continues to develop you into followers of Him!

Middle School Ministry

To register for any of these activities and for more detailed information, visit www.northlandchurch.net/ main/ministries/middle_school_ministries/.

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

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Youth Group

Saturdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Free to attend; optional $3 dinner. A typical gathering consists of worship, teaching and small groups.

LW firm foundations class

Sundays, 10:45 a.m. to noon, Fellowship Hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. Study: Firm Foundations. Bring your Bible, a pen, and a notebook or journal.

LW ABS (Area Bible Studies)

Date, time and costs vary by location. Teams are formed by gender. A typical ABS night consists of fellowship, Bible study and peer accountability.

High School Ministry

To register for any of these activities and for more detailed information, visit www.northlandchurch. net/main/ministries/high_school_ministries/.

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

LW i-3 (I am third) Youth Group

Wednesdays, beginning September 1, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Free to attend. Food available for purchase.

LW Lot 9 Outreach

Fridays, 7 to 9 p.m., Lot 9 (or The Rink, depending on weather). Free to attend (includes food).

LW Noise groups / community groups

Date, time and costs vary by location. A typical gathering consists of fellowship and peer accountability. .........................................................................

SERVANT LEADERSHIP MINISTRY

distributed sites’ student MINISTRIES MD CREW352

(Christians Radically Encouraging Worship)

Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., Sanctuary. For 6th– to 12thgraders. Details: Lyndsey Coyle (352-978-7004 or lyndsey. coyle@northlandchurch.net)

MD CREW352: Youth bible study

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

Sundays, starting September 12, 5 to 7 p.m., NOCC. Come on out for crazy games, genuine leaders, and a conversation about what it looks like to pursue a relationship with God and others where you are, right now! Details: Erica Emler (407687-8570 or students.oviedo@northlandchurch.net)

OV AXIS: HSM Sunday Brunch

LW HIGH SCHOOL

Servant Leadership Ministry

We offer servant leadership training and opportunities to serve for 9th-graders (setup crew), 10th- to 12thgraders (LUGRox captains) and college students (small group leaders and work crews). Details and registration: www.northlandchurch.net/main/ministries/high_school_ ministries/

Sundays, September 12, 19 and 26, 11 a.m., Northland at Oviedo. If you’re in high school, come eat with us and talk about what it looks like to pursue a relationship with God where you are, right now! Details: Erica Emler (407-687-8570 or students.oviedo@northlandchurch.net) .........................................................................

access ministries for students LW Young Life Capernaum

WANTED: ADULT VOLUNTEERS Interested in volunteering with Student Ministries? Current opportunities include administrative support, small group leaders and mentors. Visit the Student Ministries page at www.northlandchurch.net, and click on the “Adult Volunteer Application” link at the bottom to complete an application.

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 worship, 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)

Lw = Northland at LONGWOOD MD = Northland at Mount dora OV = Northland at Oviedo

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My name is: __________________________________________________

We worship God, who understands all mysteries, our Lord, who is over all nations. When we point others in our nation to Jesus, that’s worship!

Hello, boys and girls.

Welcome to the Beehive!

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

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Today’s buzzword is ARGUE. I heard it _____________ times.

I think it’s important to God because

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Abraham Pleads with God Genesis 18:22-33

Abraham’s nephew, Lot, lived in the wicked town of Sodom. God was planning to sweep Sodom away. Abraham didn’t want Lot or others who did good to be punished with the wicked, so he pleaded for Sodom. He asked God, “You would never kill godly people along with those who are evil, would you? You wouldn’t treat godly and evil people alike. You would never do anything like that! Won’t the Judge of the whole earth do what is right?” God answered, “If I find 50 godly people in the city of Sodom, I will save it. I will spare the whole place because of them.” Then Abraham asked what would happen if only 45, 40, 30, 20 or 10 good people could be found. God said He would spare the city for ten good people.

I’m not either.

Draw a picture of yourself and a friend having a respectful argument.

Great.

We agree!

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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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Thank you, Lucia, for your kindness in leading the next generation!

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Skylar, in grade school, learned God created the heavens and the earth.

Search for and circle words from Genesis 18:26 that the Lord said to Abraham.

The Lord said, “If I find fifty righteous people in the city of Sodom, I will spare the whole place for their sake.”

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NEW now. (Northland on Wednesdays) Something for every age group:

Let’s break it down:

Wednesdays, September 8 through 29

Night of worship kickoff: Wednesday, September 8, 7 p.m., sanctuary, Longwood site

An evening of extended worship by Northland’s worship team, followed by an introduction to this season’s featured class by Dr. Joel C. Hunter. Come and hear answers to questions about the Holy Spirit, such as: • Can you be a Christian without having the Holy Spirit?

• Is the Holy Spirit a person or a force?

• What is the Holy Spirit’s role in the Trinity?

Featured class:

Wednesdays, September 15 through 29, 7 p.m., sanctuary, Longwood site

The Holy Spirit and You, taught by Drs. Joel C. Hunter and Dan Lacich

• For preschoolers: Child care is available. No registration required. Check in at the Ealy Childhood Wing.

• For grade school children: NOW! WOW! The children will more fully explore the Bible stories they heard on the weekend, with new games and crafts. Check in at the Children’s Worship Wing.

• For middle school students: Participate in the Firm Foundations study in the Student Ministries and Care Center fellowship hall.

• For high school students: i-3 (I am third) is offered from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in The Rink of the Student Ministries and Care Center. Join in for an evening of community, awesome worship and learning.

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

Creation-Healthy 100

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ould you like to learn how you can live to be a healthy 100 years old? Attend the Creation-Healthy 100 class, and learn God’s eight principles for living life to the fullest and to set reasonable goals to improve your life emotionally, physically and spiritually.

The class will be held Tuesdays, September 21 to November 9 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall.

Topics will include: • Making the power of choice work for you • Resting your mind, body and soul • Creating an empowering environment • Making activity an exciting part of your life • Trusting God and learning dynamic benefits of faith • Strengthening your interpersonal relationships • Developing a positive, energetic outlook • Designing a diet for great health and nutrition Child care is available with reservation. Workbook cost: $20 (available for purchase in class). Details and registration: Jamila Millette (jamila.millette@northlandchurch.net or 407937-1832)

Sharing Life Stories

Fall Opportunities Having a great marriage requires focus, time and energy. Make a priority of your marriage by enrolling in one of these courses this fall.

Marriage: Built to Last Thursdays, starting September 23, 7 to 8:30 p.m., rooms 4206-7, Longwood site.

All marriages require focus and energy to stay healthy.

This class focuses on how to use biblical principles to improve the way we love one another deeply in our marriages.

Whether you’re newly married, remarried or wanting to improve your relationships, this class, which James and Cindy Price will facilitate, provides biblical and practical teaching to give you tools to live intentionally and love biblically.

Registration is required, and child care is provided for children 10 and under with registration. The cost: $5 registration per family and $7 for the workbook, available in the Northland Bookstore.

Details and registration: Barb Olsen (barbara.olsen@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7183)

I Love You More Thursdays, starting September 16, 7 to 8:30 p.m., rooms 4213-15, Longwood site.

Here is great news for your marriage: Even the best marriages have problems! The question isn’t whether struggles will arise, but how we, as husbands and wives, will handle them when they come. Surprisingly, our struggles can become the tipping point for a deeper love and intimacy.

In fact, everyday problems can compel us to say, “I love you more.”

Tom and Cathy DeWitt will facilitate this class which is taught by Drs. Les and Leslie Parrot. Registration is required. Child care is provided for children 10 and under with registration.

The cost: $5 registration per couple and $22 for one book and two workbooks, available in the Northland Bookstore.

Details and registration: Barbara Olsen (407-949-7183 or barbara.olsen@northlandchurch.net)

Middle School Students

Don’t Miss It!

Standing Room Only!

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oin Pastor Gus Davies and Patty Sattler for an engaging one-day seminar Saturday, October 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Northland at Longwood in The Rink at the Student Ministries and Care Center. This workshop will help you discover how to use your natural styles, gifts and abilities as you learn to tell the stories of God through your own life stories, as we serve others in all of our relationships.

To register for the class, contact Laura Young (407949-7165 or laura.young@northlandchurch.net)

M Learn to spread the Good News while telling your life stories.

ore than 40 middle school students crowded into the classroom for the first Firm Foundations session on Sunday, August 15. It was standing room only! (Though sitting on the floor was the choice of many.) Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to meet other students and learn what the Bible has to say to you.

When: Sundays at 10:45 a.m.

Where: Student Ministries and Care Center, Fellowship Hall, Longwood site.

Details: Mike Sheffey (msheffey@cfl.rr.com or jhsheffey@cfl.rr.com)

Lw = Northland at LONGWOOD

MD = Northland at Mount dora

Join others for ongoing encouragement and connection.

CONNECTION GROUPS

Connection Groups are ongoing groups that meet for friendship, worship, equipping and service. Some of these groups meet at a worship site, but most meet in homes across the community. While their locations, times and topics of study vary, the groups and their facilitators remain basically unchanged.

Join a Connection Group 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 SEPTEMBER 5. 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) LW DivorceCare 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 are 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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OV = Northland at Oviedo

LW Parents of the Prodigals

Fridays, 7 to 9 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. A support group helping parents cope with kids in trouble, in jail, on drugs, etc., and with serious behavioral problems. Child care available. Details: Laurie Jean Harrington (lauriejean2@bellsouth.net or 407 977 6742)

LW 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 are 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 BUDDY BREAK Saturday, September 11, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. Northland joins with Nathaniel’s Hope monthly to provide three hours of free respite for parents and caregivers of special needs children. Drop off your child with our trained volunteers. Details and registration: Laura Lee Wright (407-9370549 or buddybreak@northlandchurch.net) LW COMMON GROUND ADULT MINISTRY (Age 25-45) Mondays, 7 to 8:15 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink. Join this fellowship of young adults seeking to build authentic Christian community, to grow spiritually mature and to affect the surrounding community with Christ’s love, reflected by serving God. Child care available upon request. Details: Susan Perry (commonground@northlandchurch.net or 407-401-8960) LW Covering Care Blanket Ministry First Saturday of each month, 3 to 4:30 p.m., room 4217. For those who can knit or sew, this group makes blankets for local hospitals and people in need in the community. Details and donations: Nicole Roberts (407-699-8575) LW Divine Reflection Art Group Second Thursday of each month, beginning September 9, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 5108-9, Children’s Worship Wing. Join other artists to reflect God’s truth and beauty through the visual arts. This year’s focus: Unity in Diversity: The Body of Christ, discussion on Redeeming the Arts by RZIM and Art & the Bible, by Francis A. Schaeffer. Details: Laura Bates (carpearte@aol.com or 407-622-6873) LW FUSION College Ministry

(For students ages 18-25) 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 GOLF — links fellowship • Saturday, September 18, 7:45 a.m., Eastwood Golf Club, cost $32 • Friday, September 24, 7:45 a.m., Forest Lake Golf Club, cost $34 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 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 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 BICYCLING FOR CHRIST (Women)

LW MOTORCYCLE GROUP

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)

All styles welcome. Must own a motorcycle and have a valid motorcycle license to participate.

Details: Lori Landers (407-333-2612) • Feed the Firefighters Run Sunday, September 12, 9 a.m., call for

meeting location. Ride to Seminole County Fire Station, fellowship and serve them lunch. Donation: $10 per person. Register by Thursday, September 9. Details: Lori Landers (407-333-2612) • Teen Challenge Ride Saturday, September 18, 5 p.m., call for meeting location. Enjoy worship service.

Lori will be delivering the message on faithfulness, and some testimonies will be shared by the group. Details: Lori Landers (407-333-2612)

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 Fridays, 8:15 p.m., Red Bug Lake Park. No practices, no teams, no rules, just fun and fellowship. A $2 donation is requested. Details: Mike Cannavo (407-359-0191) LW softball Join other Christian men and women on this adult coed team or the men’s team to compete in local leagues. Details: www.nlsoftball.com or northlandsoftball@gmail.com LW SUMMER CONNECTION GROUP Second and fourth Thursdays in August, 7 p.m. This group is for fostering supportive, caring relationships and encouraging Christian growth. Details: Judy Ann Mumford (386-7539376 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, September 12, 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.

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Lw = Northland at LONGWOOD 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) OV Prayer Team

Receive weekly prayer requests via e-mail for our Oviedo congregation and community. Details: Rebecca Sheahan (rebecca.sheahan@northlandchurch.net or 407-683-3566)

ADULT BIBLE STUDIES LW 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, nonthreatening, 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 Corinthians Bible Study Sundays, starting September 12, 10:45 a.m., rooms 4206-7. Learn to follow God’s wisdom instead of man’s knowledge as we study 1 and 2 Corinthians. Come early for coffee, doughnuts and fellowship! Details: John and Carolyn Jones (407-831-5822)

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 Beth Moore Study

Study: The Patriarchs: Encountering the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Returning members please advise your former table leader. New members, please register. Workbook available in the Northland Bookstore for $16.95.

• Mondays, through November 15, 9:45 a.m to 12:15 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Details: Cherrie Rowe (407-322-6850) or Ann Clark (407-804- 5282 or ann@clarkmail.us) • Tuesdays, through November 9, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Details: Cherrie Rowe (407-322-6850) or Marlene Ross (407-8330094 or rossduo@cfl.rr.com)

LW Precepts — Revelation, Part 4 Mondays, through November 22, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., rooms 4213-15. Through careful observation of the text, discover what God says in the Bible concerning the end-time 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) LW Third Verse

Second and fourth Wednesdays, starting September 8, 1:30 to 3 p.m., room 1116, Student Ministries and Care Center. For women 55 and over. Study Scripture together, pray and have fellowship. Details: Jean Sherwood (407-796-4705)

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

ADULTS

LW Precepts — 1 Corinthians Thursdays, starting September 16, 7 p.m., rooms 4209-10. Join this eight-week inductive Bible study on the book of 1 Corinthians, and learn about our firm foundation of faith, which is Jesus Christ. Homework is required every week. The workbook, approximately $16, is provided the first night of class. Child care is available upon request. Details: Geri Anderson (2Geri@cfl.rr.com or 407-331-6760)

LW BUDDY TRAINING 101 Wednesday, September 1, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., rooms 4213-14. Buddy Break is a free respite program designed to give parents and caregivers of kids with special needs a threehour break one Saturday per month. If you are interested in becoming a buddy, please join us. No experience is needed, but if you have skills in the field of special education, organization or nursing, we have places for you to serve. Details: Teri Grayson (407-9494014 or teri.grayson@northlandchurch.net)

MEN’S BIBLE STUDIES

LW CREATION-HEALTHY 100 CLASS

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 PHILIPPIANS

Thursdays, 6:30 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1118. Join this open-forum discussion on the book of Philippians: 45 minutes of study and 15 minutes of prayer. Details: Leo Carrier (leo@carrierinsurance.com)

Tuesdays, September 21 through November 9, 7 to 8:30 p.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. Learn God’s eight principles for living life to the fullest and to set reasonable goals to improve your life emotionally, physically and spiritually! Child care available with registration. Workbook cost: $20 (available for purchase in class).

Class size is limited, so register early. To register, visit www.northlandchurch.net and do a search for “Healthy 100,” then follow instructions. Details: Jamila Millette (407-9371832 or jamila.millette@northlandchurch. net)

MD = Northland at Mount dora

LW CROWN MONEY MAP SEMINAR

Saturday, September 18, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., room 4206-7. At this Seminar you’ll learn practical steps for eliminating debt and develop confidence in your financial decisions.

Best of all, you’ll walk away from this event with a personalized plan for managing your finances and your life. Cost: $25 per person.

Purchase tickets at www.northlandchurch. net/events. Details: Jo-Anne Holleran (joanne.holleran@northlandchurch.net or 407937-1772)

LW FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY LIVING DEBT-FREE Thursdays, through November 18, 7 p.m., room 5100, Children Worship Wing. 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.

Details and registration: Rich or Jana Haussmann (407-688-2182 or rhaussmann@cfl. rr.com) LW I LOVE YOU MORE Thursdays, September 16 to October 28, 7 to 8:30 p.m., rooms 4213-15. Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott show how to transform everyday problems and struggles our marriages face into opportunities to love one another more.

Registration fee: $5 per couple; $22 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) LW Marriage: Built to Last

Thursdays, September 23 to October 28, 7 to 8:30 p.m., rooms 4206-7. Focus on biblical principles and find out practical ways to love one another biblically and strengthen marriages. Registration fee: $5 per couple and $7 for the workbook, available at the Northland bookstore. Child care is provided for children 10 and under with registration.

Details and registration: Barb Olsen (407-9497183 or barbara.olsen@northlandchurch.net)

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)

OV = Northland at Oviedo

restoring relationships. Details: Gary Wright (lanaharrison@cfl.rr.com)

OV 48 Days to the Work You Love

Sundays, beginning September 12, 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)

LW Parenting: the Early Years Sundays, September 19 to October 31, 4 to 5:45 p.m., room 4213-15. Learn 10 biblical traits you want your children to have and how to model them effectively as parents. Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott teach this video study, geared for married couples, single parents, and blended families with young children.

Cost: $5 registration and $7 for the workbook, available in the Northland Bookstore. Child care for children age 10 and under provided with registration. Details and registration: Dawn Ortiz (DawnOrtiz@AGMCreativeServices. com or 407-687-1438)

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)

LW PeaceSeekers

WOMEN

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

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)

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.

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Details and registration: Vicki M. Wotring (520631-0886 or celebratelife3@aol.com)

committee. Details: Laura Lee Wright (407-9370549 or lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net)

OV Prayer of Jabez Bible Study

LW BLOOD DRIVE

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)

Saturday, September 4, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, September 5, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Monday, September 6, 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 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)

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 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 Musicians Needed Common Ground Adult Ministry is looking for a guitarist, keyboard player and percussionist for its worship team. Details: Susan Perry (commonground@northlandchurch.net or 407401-8960)

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 phone ASSISTANCE

LW RECOVERY MINISTRY

LW MEDICAL FIRST RESPONDERS

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)

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

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

MD THE CARPENTER’S HOUSE FOR CHILDREN

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

Details on how you can help support them visit www.thecarpentershouseoflakecounty. com. Details: 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) C.I.P.E. Back to School Prayer Breakfast Saturday, September 25, 9 to 11 a.m., Orlando Marriott, Lake Mary. Speaker: Dr. Larry Linkous, senior pastor at New Life Christian Fellowship in Titusville. Donation: $20. Details: www.christiansinpubliceducation.org 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)

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 $103 to $351 for postOctober 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)

parentS NEARHIM HOME EDUCATORS Supports and encourages families whom God has called to teach their children at home.

Details: www.nearhim.com

women Beautiful Me Wednesdays, September 1 through November 17, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Reformed Theological Seminary, Oviedo. A small group sponsored

by Oviedo Counseling Clinic and designed to bring together women from all walks of life to discuss women’s issues, with a particular focus on biblical/Christian self-image and maintaining balance. Details and reservation: Tracy Veligdan (407-949-4000, ext. 1743, or tveligdan@rts.edu) Community Bible Study Wednesdays, September 1 through May 4, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Community United Methodist Church, Casselberry. Study: 1 and 2 Peter, Daniel and Colossians. Children’s program available. Details: Sandi McLaughlin (407-342-4765) or www.OrlandoCBS.org 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

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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)

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

MD = Northland at Mount dora

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)

China

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Dr. McCombs spent time with the Children’s Ministry team, training them in the use of Northland curriculum for children. They are now using it during their English language service and have plans to eventually translate it into Mandarin to use during the other four services.

Already it is having a profound impact on their ministry. As one of their teachers said in a recent e-mail: “After receiving the teaching materials from you, we’ve started a pilot teaching, and this Sunday will be the third week for us to do it. After two weeks’ practice, we saw kids and their parents love it very much. In the meantime, through class preparation, we, as teachers, also learned a lot. Thank you.”

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

Details: 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

On any given Sunday more than 6,000 people attend one of four services, three in Chinese and one in English.

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.

Marriage Announcement

Amy and Taco Pope

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).

were married June 12.

Amy’s son, Carter, joined in the nuptials.

They recently moved to Amelia Island, but still attend Northland at Longwood every other Sunday at 9 a.m. If you spot them, wish them many years of happiness together in Christ.

Financial Report As of august 23, 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 August 21 to 23, 2010 Ministry/Operations 225,101 171,422 (53,679) Mortgage Payment Total Budget

34,872 259,973

22,345 193,767

(12,527) (66,206)

THIS YEAR Ministry/Operations 7,653,434 Mortgage Payment 1,186,116 Total Budget 8,839,550

7,503,607 831,675 8,335,283

*Deficit currently being covered by operating reserve.

LOAN BALANCE is currently $18,725,000.

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(149,827) (354,441) (504,267)*

Northland Northland Northland Northland Northland

at Longwood . . . 7,612 at Mount Dora . . . . 184 at Oviedo . . . . . . . . . . 328 at West Oaks . . . . . . . 21 Online . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,199 (1,279 sites) Seminole County Jail . . . . . . . . . 119 Orange County Jail . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,481 (1,285 sites)

ENGAGEMENT Announcement

Jasmine Ward and Chad Parker became engaged July 31.

Chad proposed to Jasmine after a special dinner in St. Augustine. They are currently attending the Northland Marriage Preparation Class and are looking forward to building a strong and healthy marriage together.

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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 . . . . . . www.northlandchurch.net/blogs Facebook . . . . . . . . . . . . www.facebook.com/northlandchurch Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7199 Facebook.com . . . . . . . . . . Search Northland Church Bookstore 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.

Northland at Oviedo Community Center (NOCC) 561 E. Mitchell Hammock Road, #300 Oviedo, FL 32765 Oviedo Blog Website . . . . . . . . . . . northlandchurch.net/oviedo Facebook . . . . . . . . . . . . www.facebook.com/northlandoviedo 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.

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

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)

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)

Facebook.com . . . . . . www.facebook.com/northlandmountdora 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

ACCESS MINISTRIES

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: Dr. Joel C. Hunter, Senior Pastor

Dr. Hunter believes we can accomplish more because of our differences than we would on our own—without giving up our unique identities. He says, “Both spiritual and intellectual maturity grow from differences. A distributed church uses contrasts to accomplish Kingdom purposes.”

Since June 1985, Dr. Hunter has served as senior pastor of Northland. Before bringing his family to Northland, Dr. Hunter served as a United Methodist pastor for 15 years in Indiana. He and his wife, Becky, have been partners in the ministry since their marriage in 1972. A longtime bridge builder who seeks common ground for the common good, Dr. Hunter approaches today’s issues in a biblical and balanced manner. He serves as a national and international leader both in compassion issues and on boards of agencies such as the National Association of Evangelicals and the World Evangelical Alliance. >>> TO READ MORE ABOUT DR. HUNTER, VISIT WWW.NORTHLANDCHURCH.NET.

THIS WEEKEND’S MESSAGE:

LOVE ONE AND OTHERS Loving “The Arguer” Scripture focus: Genesis 18:22-33 (NASB)

Worship focus:

Then the men turned away from there and went toward Sodom, while Abraham was still standing before the LORD. Abraham came near and said, “Will You indeed sweep away the righteous with the wicked? Suppose there are fifty righteous within the city; will You indeed sweep it away and not spare the place for the sake of the fifty righteous who are in it? Far be it from You to do such a thing, to slay the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked are treated alike. Far be it from You! Shall not the Judge of all the earth deal justly?”

So the LORD said, “If I find in Sodom fifty righteous within the city, then I will spare the whole place on their account.” And Abraham replied, “Now behold, I have ventured to speak to the Lord, although I am but dust and ashes. Suppose the fifty righteous are lacking five, will You destroy the whole city because of five?” And He said, “I will not destroy it if I find forty-five there.” He spoke to Him yet again and said, “Suppose forty are found there?” And He said, “I will not do it on account of the forty.” Then he said, “Oh may the Lord not be angry, and I shall speak; suppose thirty are found there?” And He said, “I will not do it if I find thirty there.” And he said, “Now behold, I have ventured to speak to the Lord; suppose twenty are found there?” And He said, “I will not destroy it on account of the twenty.” Then he said, “Oh may the Lord not be angry, and I shall speak only this once; suppose ten are found there?” And He said, “I will not destroy it on account of the ten.” As soon as He had finished speaking to Abraham the LORD departed, and Abraham returned to his place.

Worship God today for His wisdom. In His wisdom, He allows us to grapple with who He is and what He does. He is not threatened by our arguments, our fears or our doubts. As a result, our questioning brings us closer to Him. When we demonstrate that same wisdom, being willing to listen to and love the arguers in our lives, we are often able to grow in His wisdom.

summary prayer: Dear Father, we marvel at the depth of Your riches and wisdom and knowledge! How unsearchable are Your judgments and Your ways beyond finding out! For who, like You, has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, or with the breadth of his hand marked off the heavens? Who has held the dust of the earth in a basket, or weighed the mountains on the scales and the hills in a balance?

Send us Your Spirit to lead us in the way of knowledge. Guide us in the path of understanding.

Help us to be quick to listen and slow to speak.

Teach us to measure our words, as we endeavor to love one another as You have loved us. Amen.

(Adapted from Romans 11:33, Isaiah 40:12-16, James 1:19 and Proverbs 10:19)

NEXT WEEKEND: A Message from Dr. Joel C. Hunter | LOVE ONE AND OTHERS | Loving “The Guarded” | Genesis 21:9-21

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