Northland News Vol 11/Iss 37

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SEPTEMBER 11 – 18, 2010

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VOLUME 11, ISSUE 37

“We must learn to regard people less in the light of what they do or omit to do, and more in the light of what they suffer.”

-Dietrich Bonhoeffer

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What’s Happening This Week?

LONGWOOD SITE Saturday, SEPTEMBER 11

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)

SUNday, SEPTEMBER 12

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

MOUNT DORA SITE communion

Prayer Room 4209 SANCTUARY ECW CWW The Rink/SMCC

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Prayer Meeting (cc) Prayer Room Marriage Prep The Rink/SMCC Worship* (cc) (hi) (sp) SANCTUARY Infant/Walker – K’s ECW Grades 1–5 CWW PeaceSeekers (cc) 4209 Corinthians Study 4206-7 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 Access Adult Ministry 4204 Young Believers Step 1 5108-9/CWW Young Believers Step 2 5106-7/CWW Alpha Course 4206-7 Worship (cc) SANCTUARY Infant/Walker – K’s ECW Grades 1–5 CWW Moms4Moms F.Hall/SMCC Fusion College Ministry F.Hall/SMCC

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

Moms4Moms Beth Moore Study Precepts—Revelation, Part 4 Common Ground Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 Faithful and True Men’s Group

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

TUESday, SEPTEMBER 14

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

Men’s Bible Study 1118/SMCC Divine Reflections Art Group 4208 Beth Moore Bible Study (cc) The Rink/SMCC DivorceCare 4206-7 Crown Bible Study (cc) 4205 AMEN (cc) 5108-9/CWW Military Wives & Mothers Group (cc) Nature’s Table Café Conquering Fear, Anger and Anxiety (cc) 4204

WEDNEsday, SEPTEMBER 15

11:45 am Helping Hearts 6:30 pm i-3 Youth Group (High School) 7:00 pm Women’s Healing and Recovery

THURsday, SEPTEMBER 16

6:30 am 6:30 am 12:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm

Women’s Prayer Men’s Bible Study Kingdom Advisors Access Parent Support Marriage Class—I Love You More Blanket Ministry Precepts—1 Corinthians Financial Peace University (cc) His Way (cc)

Friday, SEPTEMBER 17

7:00 pm 7:00 pm

Celebrate Recovery (cc) Lot 9 (High School)

Saturday, SEPTEMBER 18

8:00 am 4:00 pm 4:45 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm

Crown Seminar Prayer Meeting Lose It for Life (cc) Worship (cc) Infant/Walker – K’s Grades 1–5 LUGRox Youth Group (Middle School) Infant Baptism/Dedication Class

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

F.Hall/SMCC The Rink/SMCC 1111/SMCC 1116/SMCC 1118/SMCC 4209-10 4128 4213-17 Lobby 4209-10 5100/CWW F.Hall/SMCC F.Hall/SMCC The Rink/SMCC

SUNday, SEPTEMBER 12

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

TUESday, SEPTEMBER 14

6:15 am 7:00 pm

Men’s Bible Fellowship Celebrate Recovery (cc)

WEDNEsday, SEPTEMBER 15

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

Women’s Bible Study The Gathering CREW352 Prayer Group

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

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Youth Room Calvary Chapel

Youth Room F.Hall Sanctuary Youth Room

OVIEDO SITE SUNday, SEPTEMBER 12

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: High School Ministry Brunch 11:00 am AXIS: Evolve (Middle School) 6:00 pm AXIS: Immerse (Middle School)

Tuesday, SEPTEMBER 14

6:30 am 6:30 pm

Men’s Gathering Adult Small Group

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 2:00 pm

20-Somethings

Thursday, September 16

9:30 am 7:00 pm

Greeting Card Ministry Greeting Card Ministry

Saturday, SEPTEMBER 18 7:15 am

Men’s Small Group

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

NOCC Welday Home

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Brown Home Brown Home

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WEST OAKS SITE SUNday, SEPTEMBER 12 9:00 am

Worship* (cc)

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 9:30 am

Women’s Bible Study

Saturday, SEPTEMBER 18 8:00 am

4206-7 Prayer Room 4209 SANCTUARY ECW CWW The Rink/SMCC 4206-7

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

(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

Men in the Word

communion SANCTUARY

K-1 FLC

Conference Room

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

JOIN any of these worship sites: florida

marco island church Saturdays, 5 p.m.

Join us for fellowship and supper afterward.

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

Harbour Village CSA Bldg.

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

Join us at 5 p.m. for supper.

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

Vero Beach/Sebastian area. Call for exact location.

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

NORTH CAROLINA

SALISBURY Sundays, 5:30 p.m.

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

PRAY FOR the prisoners with whom we worship concurrently: florida

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)

TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What’s Happening This Week?

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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 Tracy Bardwell, Multimedia Designer, Media Design Newspaper Volunteers Becky Hunter, Editor-at-Large Bob Wegner, Photographer James Ferngren, Photographer Sarah Hall, Photographer Sandra Richards, 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

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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.

SEPTEMBER 19 — Serve Our Youth

Are you looking for opportunities to serve the youth? Stick around on this night and hear about several opportunities with Young Life, Frontline Ministries and Northland Student Ministries. There is a wide range of options, including various time commitments, so stop by the Welcome Center for some refreshments and a time to hear about these group opportunities. >>> www.facebook.com, Northland on sunday nights

Harvest Time International demonstrates God’s love by reaching out and touching the lives of people in practical ways. They provide help for today and hope for tomorrow.

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: SEPTEMBER 12 — Serve Night!

Stick around after service and help serve one of Northland’s local partners. Since 1991, Harvest Time International has assisted low-income and financially distressed families by helping to meet their basic needs. The nonprofit organization provides relief to disaster, hunger and refugee victims in Central Florida and around the world. Details: www.harvest-time.org

Each day Harvest Time International assists more than 500 families in the Central Florida area.

Harvest Time International is always in need of volunteers. Sign up at www.harvest-time.org.

mountdoranews Helping Hands Bless Mount Dora BILL CHAPMAN Northland at Mount Dora Site Minister

“ My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you” –John 15:12 (NIV)

>>> www.facebook.com/northlandmountdora

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ohn 15:12 is simple and straightforward. Jesus commands us to love people as He has loved us. How did Jesus love us?

Sacrificially and selflessly, loving us before we loved Him. This is the pathway to a life that matters – to love the people God places in our paths with a selfless, Christlike love.

A couple of weekends ago, 30 Northlanders from the Mount Dora site joined two Helping Hands teams to love others in this way. Debbie’s Doorstep, a haven for abused or underprivileged women and their children, and a member family of the Mount Dora congregation each received a team of servants to cut grass, pull weeds, trim bushes, paint and make carpentry repairs. These believers set aside a portion of their weekend to fulfill Jesus’ command: “Love each other as I have loved you.” They provided much-needed “helping hands” to bless the ministry and the family in the daily ministerial lives they live. I am so proud of our Helping Hands teams for their sacrificial and faithful service to the Lord!

If you would like to join the next Northland at Mount Dora Helping Hands project, send me an e-mail (bill.chapman@ northlandchurch.net) or call me (352-434-4116). And if you would like to know more about the life-changing ministry that Debbie’s Doorstep is bringing to our community, visit its website (www.debbiesdoorstep.com).

Pastor Bill on the mower.

Molly and Page apply primer to the house.

Rod and Jack Terman take a break from their hard work.

oviedonews Family JEREMY JOBSON Northland at Oviedo Site Minister

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ast week we baptized Abigail Carlson into our faith family here at Northland at Oviedo. She is the daughter of Lynn and Ben Carlson, and little sister of Kaley. Also in the last year, we have done this for Reidar Carlson, Gracie Mikesell and Katie Vice. We will do it for our little girl Ellery soon as well.

Why do we do it at all?

In the case of baby dedications and baby baptisms, it has everything to do with the parents and the faith community that surrounds them. It is a recognition of the covenant blessings afforded a child in the covenant family (baptisms), and it is the recognition that our children are not our own, but are a gift from the Lord, and so we dedicate their lives and ours back to Him who gave that life (dedications). We are simply stewards of this life and hope in the end that both children would make a public profession of their faith in Christ once old enough to do so. For some of you, it may be a bit confusing as to why we do both, but simply stated, we believe in the scriptural basis for both when correctly understood. Neither of these have anything to do with the salvation of the child; we believe in a good and loving God whose grace is sufficient for that.

Regardless of choice, there is another commonality: the role of the family – not just the parents, but the entire faith family that will be around these parents and kids and the role we each

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this week!

Greeting Card Ministry play, intentional or not, in the shaping of the community in which we live. This is really at the heart of our site, Northland at Oviedo. We are always seeking to create space and time for all of us to enter into a deeper relationship with Christ and one another, and as a result of that, we will transform our community and the world, together.

So be a part of it with us, welcome these new families into our family, and be sure to remember that you are in a family here with us. Families spend time together, really know one another and, as a result, are able to love one another and others better. It doesn’t always work that way in life, but in Christ, it can and should! >>> www.facebook.com/northlandoviedo

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

Crazy Cards! (Adults only, please) Saturday, September 25, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., NOCC. Join us for a night of fun, fellowship and friendly competition. Details and RSVP: Tim Brown (timbrown@cfl.rr.com) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Prayer Services

First Wednesday each month, 7:30 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 a.m. service. Details: Josh Smith (JoshuaMSmith1@yahoo.com or 407-739-8602) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Opportunities for students on page 7.

The newest faith family member, Abigail Claire Carlson, was baptized recently while proud mom and dad, Lynn and Ben, looked on.

alrededordenorthland El ministerio hispano se reúne para discutir sobre su visión, servicio y alabanza Por Mike Fernández Líder del Ministerio Hispano

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l viernes 1° de Octubre el ministerio hispano planea reunirse como una comunidad para conocernos y saludarnos unos a otros, saber de los cursos que van a comenzar, discutir la visión del ministerio, y lo más importante como servirnos unos a otros y adorar a Dios. Por favor únase a nosotros, traiga un platillo para compartir con los demás e invite a sus amigos hispanos, vecinos y familiares interesados en crear nuevas relaciones y aprender más acerca de nuestro ministerio. El evento tomará lugar en el salón de adoración del Centro de Cuidados y Ministerios Estudiantiles de Northland en Longwood de 6:30pm a 8pm.

Es importante reunirnos por muchas razones.

Romanos 14:7-8 dice: “Porque ninguno de nosotros vive para sí, y ninguno muere para sí. Pues si vivimos, para el Señor vivimos; y si morimos, para el Señor morimos. Así, pues, sea que vivamos, o que muramos, del Señor somos” (NVI). Nótese la frecuencia de la primera persona del plural en este versículo.

Como creyentes, nosotros pertenecemos a Dios y estamos enlazados unos a otros como una comunidad. La escritura dice: “Preocupémonos los unos por los otros, a fin de estimularnos al amor y a las buenas obras. No dejemos de congregarnos, como acostumbran hacerlo algunos, sino animémonos unos a otros, y con mayor razón ahora que vemos que aquel día se acerca” (Hebreos 10:24-25 NVI). Es importante que intencionalmente nos reunamos para animarnos unos a otros y cumplir la ley real de Dios de amarlo y amar a los demás.

Otra razón para reunirnos es que todos nosotros hemos sido bendecidos con un don o talento para la gloria de Dios. Romanos 12:4-8 dice: “Pues así como cada uno de nosotros tiene un solo cuerpo con muchos miembros, y no todos estos miembros desempeñan la misma función, también nosotros, siendo muchos, formamos un solo cuerpo en Cristo, y cada miembro está unido a todos los demás. Tenemos dones diferentes, según la gracia que se nos ha dado. Si el don de alguien es el de profecía, que lo use en proporción con su fe; si es el de prestar un servicio, que lo preste; si es el de enseñar, que enseñe; si es el de animar a otros, que los anime; si es el de socorrer a los necesitados, que dé con generosidad; si es el de dirigir, que dirija con esmero; si es el de mostrar compasión, que lo haga con alegría” (NVI).

La comunidad de la iglesia es un organismo viviente muy íntimo. Por ejemplo, Efesios 4:15-16 dice: “Más bien, al vivir la verdad con amor, creceremos hasta ser en todo como aquel que es la cabeza, es decir, Cristo. Por su acción todo el cuerpo crece y se edifica en amor, sostenido y ajustado por todos los ligamentos, según la actividad propia de cada miembro” (NVI).

Como las escrituras nos muestran, todos estamos conectados y el cuerpo se va construyendo en amor en la medida que cada uno de nosotros hace su parte. Qué privilegio que la iglesia se beneficie de su presencia, Ud. que es la obra maestra de Dios (Efesios 2:10), y que Ud. reciba el beneficio de las otras obras maestras de Dios en la iglesia construyendo así el cuerpo de Cristo. Crezcamos juntos en Cristo Jesús.

Por favor acompáñenos el 1° de Octubre para esta maravillosa oportunidad de conectarnos unos con otros. Para más detalles contacte a Ivan Portillo (ivan.portillo@northlandchurch.net) >>> www.facebook.com/northlandespanol (English translation on page 14.)

Culto Tiempos

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.! Cuando el lugar de culto, recoger a los auriculares de interpretación en el Centro de Bienvenida. Detalles: Ruth Sapp (407949-4039 or ruth.sapp@northlandchurch.net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FACEBOOK

Únete a la comunidad española de Northland en Facebook.

http://bit.ly/northlandespanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TWITTER

Siga la comunidad española Northland en Twitter.

http://twitter.com/northlandaqui . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

¿Necesitas una Biblia?

Canciones de Biblias en español están disponibles en el Centro de Bienvenida. Detalles: Ruth Sapp (407949-4039 or ruth.sapp@northlandchurch.net)

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Sign Up Now for Local Serve Day on September 18!

Sharing the Love of Christ in Europe BY alan chantelau Director of Missionary Care and Development

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oe Dunn is a Northland missionary who serves with Great Commission Ministries as the managing director for Great Commission Europe. Great Commission Europe works with a network of churches, national pastors and leaders, and missionaries that desire to make disciples and plant churches throughout Europe. Joe; his wife, Peggy; and their five kids are based in Orlando. Below is an excerpt from his newsletter, called Europe Update.

Over the past two years, I have asked pastors and missionaries in Europe, “Why are you involved with your church, ministry or movement?

What attracted you to it, and why not others? What keeps you involved?”

They have all said that it was “people who read the Word of God and want to put it into practice.” I expected a variety of answers — the vision and commitment to the mission, inspiring leadership or great strategy, maybe Joe Dunn. even good teaching and worship — and although any of these may have surfaced later in the conversation, they were not the primary reasons people were drawn into fellowship.

What drew them and keeps them are the changed lives of believers who desired to obey God and to surround themselves with others who wanted to do the same.

Decisions I have made in my own life, especially significant ones, have been made as a result of spending time with God and the advice and encouragement of others. In the Netherlands, the church of Amsterdam50 calls this “obedience-based discipleship.” I like this. Two things come to mind in this phrase: obedience, an act of humility and worship exercised by faith in response to God and His Word; and discipleship, followers of Christ on mission living out their faith in the context of a community of believers or a church. These are two foundational aspects of our Christian walk: obedience and fellowship.

This edition of Europe Update is about lives that have changed through spending time with God in His Word and being willing to obey Him, and lives that have changed from living in community with other Christ followers. Although these are not new concepts, the depth and richness of our lives as Christians are rooted in these simple principles.

Listening to God’s Voice

by Naomi Triggs Amsterdam, the Netherlands Mirjam works for a Salvation Army housing shelter in Amsterdam. She sensed that God was nudging her to do a project with the women who live there. She has a good friend who works with street children in Bolivia, and a picture came into Mirjam’s mind: making soap chains to be sold to raise funds for those children! Not only would this be a good communitybuilding activity for the women in the shelter, but it also would benefit her friend and the children who face poverty in Bolivia.

Yet, God had more in mind than Mirjam could have imagined.

Days after thinking of the idea, she met a man who bluntly asked her, “Do you have any need for soap?” He just happened to find large blocks of soap from a high-quality bath company that no longer had any use for them — exactly what Mirjam needed to start the project! The women enthusiastically got to work.

The soap chains were then brought to churches in Amsterdam

and other parts of Holland. Each of the women took turns attending these churches to raise money for Bolivia. Several of the women encountered God in personal ways during their visits. One woman, a Muslim, met another woman who had converted from Islam to Christianity and was personally asked if she knew about Jesus. Hearts are being transformed in the process of selling these little soap chains!

Mirjam is in awe of all that has happened since she acted on God’s promptings in her heart. It seemed like such a simple and small idea. Now Mirjam realizes the great blessing in obeying and listening to God’s voice! She believes that this experience is only a small picture of what God wants to do in the future if she and others would only be quiet enough to listen and respond to God’s calling.

BY dana kobosky Director of Life Service

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ocal Serve Day is a once-a-month event where we gather together on a Saturday morning to distribute the church into the local community to serve others.

Serve Days are an easy, fun way to serve with others and make a difference in our community.

Projects for September 18 include: • Florida Hospital Children’s Wing — Serve by cleaning the play room, playing games, singing and interacting with kids staying in the hospital. Must be at least 15 years old.

• HOPE Foundation — Sort items in the thrift store and stock shelves in the food pantry.

• Harvest Time International — Sort and pack items to be distributed to local organizations and abroad.

• The Sharing Center — Stock shelves in the pantry, and help with painting and organizing the thrift store.

Are you looking to get involved with serving in the local community? Why not sign up for our next Local Serve Day on September 18? It’s a fun way to meet others and meet the basic needs of those around us. To find out more about service projects and to register, visit our website (www. northlandchurch.net), and click on “Get Involved” and then “Serving Opportunities.” There you will find plenty of information about ways to serve here at Northland, in the community and abroad!

Mirjam, Patricia and Naomi.

Putting Love Into Practice

by Andrea Testa Torino, Italy Galatians 5:6 says, “For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything, but faith working through love” (NASB). I love this verse, and the fact that faith works through love. God has been teaching me how to put it into practice with Alessandro, a 32-year-old Italian chef who first came to our community last summer.

His background was not easy; he had his share of problems and anger. He was very religious, a devout Catholic who went to Mass every Sunday, but he was so disappointed by the hypocrisy he had experienced that he moved from one group to another, hoping to find real Alessandro and Andrea. love and understanding. I tried to share the Gospel with Alessandro, but the words did not seem to have any impact. He was not refusing them, but he was saying: “I know Jesus died for me. I know I am a sinner. But I cannot experience God’s love; nobody loves me.” In the following months, he had pretty much the same attitude — we were ready to share a verse or principle from the Bible, but his ears were shut.

I was reminded of Jesus’ practical way of loving us: He did not say many words, but He gave his own life. I realized that words were poor if not accompanied by real, practical love. I invited Alessandro to my house, and he taught me how to cook a wonderful dinner. Then we talked, and I listened to him. As time went on, we had more dinners like that, and now he has started listening to me and to others in the church as we encourage him to follow Jesus, read the Bible and put it into practice.

Just as Jesus showed us love in the most practical way one can possibly imagine, we are called to love people in a very practical way. Only then may their hearts be opened.

There are projects for people of all ages on Local Serve Days.

Lend someone a hand and feel rewarded in your heart.

Upcoming Serve Team Projects 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 September 30 . . . . . . . . . . Homeless Ministry, downtown To register for or to find out more about these and other projects, visit Northland’s website (www.northlandchurch. net/serve). Details: Dana Kobosky (407-949-7156 or dana. kobosky@northlandchurch.net)

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studentministries

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)

LW LUGRox (Living Under Grace Rocks!)

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, 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 “ DO SOMETHING CRAZY” MIDDLE SCHOOL FALL RETREAT Theme: “If we are out of our mind, it is for the sake of God; if we are in our right mind, it is for you.”

— 2 Corinthians 5:13 (NIV) Who: All middle school students (6th to 8th grade) When: September 24 through 26 Where: Southwind, Young Life Camp Registration: $150 if received with payment by September 15 $170 if received with payment after September 15 No registration will be accepted after September 20.

You can find the registration form at www. northlandchurch.net. Scroll to the bottom, and under “Youth,” select “Middle School.”

Check-in: Friday, September 24, 4:30 p.m., The Rink (Pizza will be served at check-in for dinner.)

Departure: Friday, September 24, 5:30 p.m., via Holiday Coach Lines Return: Sunday, September 26, 2 p.m., The Rink

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/

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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., Youth Room. For 6th– to 12th-graders. Details: Bill Chapman (352-434-4116 or bill. chapman@northlandchurch.net)

OV AXIS: evolve (Middle School)

Sundays, 11 a.m., hallway. New name, same time, same place! This is a gathering of middle school students to study God’s Word together and learn how it applies to everyday life! Details: Erica Emler (407-687-8570 or students.oviedo@ northlandchurch.net)

OV AXIS: immerse (Middle School)

Sundays, 6 to 8 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 (407-687-8570 or students.oviedo@ northlandchurch.net)

OV AXIS: Sunday Brunch (High School)

Sundays, September 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) .........................................................................

WANTED: ADULT VOLUNTEERS Interested in volunteering with Student Ministries?

Current opportunities include administrative support workers, small group leaders and mentors. To sign up go to www.northlandchurch.net. Scroll to the bottom grey area, under “Youth,” select “Middle School” or “High School” and then click on the “Adult Volunteer Application” link and complete the application.

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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)

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My name is: __________________________________________________

We worship Jesus as the One who made a way for us to be with God forever — now on earth and later in heaven.

When we remember what He has done for us, 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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Draw a line leading the bees to their home.

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Communion is a time when we celebrate the Lord’s Supper. That’s when Jesus showed us how to use the cup and the bread to remember His blood and body, which He gave for us.

Bzzz.

Bzzz.

Who’s there?

Heaven.

Today’s buzzword is Good.

I heard it _____________ times.

I think it’s important to God because __________________________________________________

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Heaven who?

Heaven’t you heard me knocking?

Good one.

Unscramble the letters below to spell the name of a beautiful place in heaven.

H ET Y O L H Y C TI ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

Answer: THE HOLY CITY

Heaven Will Be Our Home Revelation 21:3-4, 18-19, 21, 23

God showed John what Heaven would be like.

In that vision, John heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Now God makes His home with people. He will live with them. They will be His people. And God Himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or sadness.

There will be no more crying or pain.” An angel showed John Heaven’s Holy City. It was made out of pure gold, and city walls were decorated with every kind of jewel. The gates were made of pearls.

The main street of the city was made out of pure gold. The city does not need the sun or moon to shine on it. God’s glory is its light. Heaven will be home for everyone who loves Jesus!

Draw a picture of what you think heaven looks like.

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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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What Does Northland Believe About Communion? “ Communion – the Lord’s Supper, the Eucharist – is a powerful experience. It is a meal that touches the soul …

Relevant Reads

the trays of bread and juice provides an equally meaningful picture of the fact that God came to us, and indeed He always comes to us, meeting us wherever we are.

The Lord’s Table is open to anyone who believes in Christ and is living in fellowship with Him.

“We’re invited to be dinner guests of God …

“ We’re invited to a meal made from God’s ancient recipes

“We’re invited to a meal that exposes our hearts …

The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed,

“We’re invited to a meal that feeds our deepest hunger …”

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t Northland, we believe that Christ ordained certain holy rituals for the church to observe and through which His Spirit uniquely acts. These rituals are common to Christian faith communities around the world and are symbolic of spiritual events. They are baptism and the Lord’s Supper, also known as Communion or the Holy Eucharist.

We celebrate the Lord’s Supper because Christ commanded us to remember His sacrifice. It serves as a reminder of the day when we will celebrate the feast with Him in heaven.

Communion is typically observed the first Sunday of each month and at other spiritually significant times.

There are many ways to observe the Lord’s Supper, and at Northland, there is variety in the Communion experience. The Northland worship planning team chooses the method that best fits the theme of the week’s worship service. Often we use the intinction method, where participants go to the elements, and take bread and dip it into the cup of their choosing. It is a wonderful application of faith for participants to have to get up and move, to exert energy and be intentional to get what God has for them. However, the more common method of passing

eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.

–1 Corinthians 11:23-24, 26

Introducing Children to Communion

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here is no specific age when children are ready to begin participating in Communion. Children grow in their understanding of God at their own pace, and may join in communion whenever they have trusted Christ as their Savior. If you feel your children are ready, here are some suggestions for introducing them to this special sacrament.

Before worship, read together how Jesus first served Communion to His disciples in Matthew 26:17-20 and 26-30.

Explain that Christians continue to eat bread and drink grape juice to remember how Jesus died on the cross so that our sins are forgiven. Assure your children that the bread and juice are just symbols (like pictures) of Jesus and are not really parts of Him. During the reflection time in Communion, let them write

or draw a prayer, confessing their sins to God. Discuss their prayers during your ride home.

Parents can sometimes feel overwhelmed or not equipped to talk with their children about their spiritual training.

Northland’s Young Believers class walks children through what salvation means and goes into the instruction of Communion.

During the fourth class, they are given the opportunity to take their first Communion. Northland also provides an excellent, simple New Believers Guide you can use to lead children through the salvation process; you can access that on our Children’s Ministries website (www.childrensministrywarehouse. com/2007/09/other-resources.html) or request a copy from a Children’s Ministries leader or volunteer.

Northland’s Children’s Ministries team would love to assist you and answer your questions!

Steps for Young Believers (Grades 2 – 5) and Their Parents Sundays, 4 to 5:45 p.m.: These courses in basic discipleship include classroom sessions and daily at-home devotionals. Cost for materials for each class is $5. Registration is required.

• 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: 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.

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

Available at the Northland Bookstore The Body Broken, by Robert Benson “The pathos of God for the torn and tearing body of Christ has seized the heart of Robert Benson. This book is a pure, passionate and prophetic cry to transcend all division and discord into reverence one another in obedience to the Master.” – Brennan Manning, author of A Glimpse of Jesus The Sacred Meal (“The Ancient Practices” series), by Nora Gallagher In her inimitable style of memoir and personal reflection, Nora Gallagher explores the beauty and mystery of this most fascinating of topics, the Lord’s Supper. Whether exploring the history of Christian Communion, taking us inside the workings of a soup kitchen, or sharing times of joy and sadness with friends, Gallagher reminds us what it means to partake of and be part of the body of Christ. The sacred meal that is part of our faith does more than connect us to the holy. It connects us to one another.

Christ in the Passover, by Rose Publishing Celebrate your Jewish roots! The Passover is the Old Testament feast that celebrates and remembers God’s liberation of Israel from Egypt. It also foreshadows Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. This small pamphlet shows the parallels between the Passover in the Old Testament and the work of Jesus Christ as the perfect Passover lamb in the New Testament. This is a good way of explaining the Jewish roots of Christianity. The pamphlet also includes a Christian Passover Seder script, with everything you will need, including the recipes. In addition, the pamphlet also offers insights into the symbolism in the Lord’s Supper and the Last Supper Jesus shared with His disciples.

For children: Communion: A Bible Study Wordbook for Kids, by Richard E. Todd Elementary-age children will be able to use this workbook to prepare for participation in their first Communion.

These pages are designed for selfstudy with a minimum of supervision.

The workbook includes teaching and activity pages, quizzes and mazes.

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Join others for ongoing encouragement and connection.

CONNECTION GROUPS

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

Join a Connection Group or Class online (www.northlandchurch.net/getequipped), or contact Barbara Olsen (barbara.olsen@ northlandchurch.net or 407 949 7183).

LW MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITY/ BELONG STUDY

Sundays, 11 a.m. to noon, room 4209.

The next session of this four-week class will begin 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.

Guest speakers: September 23, Joe and Kelly Cordovano, founders of Fresh Start Ministries; September 30, Dr. Brian Pikalow, family pastor at Asbury United Methodist Church; and October 14, Pastor Dr. Kevin Urichko and his wife, Linda. Child care is available. Details: His Way (407-599-9770) LW DivorceCare

Tuesdays, call for location. 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)

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LW GriefShare Starting September 20, call for location. 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) 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)

Thursdays, 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 AMEN (A MEETING OF MEN) Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., room 4206. Learn to apply God’s Word to real-life situations.

Details: Dan Bogdan (407-702-5358 or

danbogdan@landscapeorlando.com) or Buzz Vincent (407-463-9398 or blv292@cfl.rr.com)

LW BICYCLING FOR CHRIST (Women) First and third Saturdays of the month.

Fellowship with women to connect, ride the trails, enjoy nature and win souls for Christ.

Details: Naomi (bicyclingforchrist@gmail.com or 321-746-9588) LW BUDDY BREAK Saturday, 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 Moms4moms Get connected with other moms for friendship and encouragement through meetings and playgroup activities.

• Once a month, Mondays, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall. Child care provided with registration for infants to 5-year-olds.

• Once a month, Sundays, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center,

fellowship hall. No child care provided.

Registration required. Details and specific dates: www.northlandmoms4moms.com

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

Details: Lori Landers (407-333-2612) • 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, through November 19, 8 p.m., Red Bug Lake Park, Casselberry. No practices, no teams, no rules, just fun and fellowship. A $2 donation is requested. Details: Mike Cannavo (407-359-0191) LW softball Join other Christian men and women on this adult coed team or the men’s team to compete in local leagues. Details: www.nlsoftball.com or northlandsoftball@gmail.com LW TENNIS Saturdays, 8 a.m., Red Bug Lake Park.

Details: Jeff Rossmeissl (407-489-6096) LW WORD WEAVERS Second Saturday of each month, 9:30 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall. Details: www.wordweaversonline.com

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

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

to baptism, but it is not mandatory. For information about grade-school student baptisms, contact Diane Jones (diane. jones@northlandchurch.net or 407-9497188).

the Mount, in the Gospel of Matthew chapters 5 through 7. Details: Jamila Millette (jamila. millette@northlandchurch.net or 407-9371832)

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)

MEN’S BIBLE STUDIES

ADULTS

LW James, 1 and 2 Peter

LW CREATION-HEALTHY 100 CLASS

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)

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) 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)

MD PRAYER GROUP Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Youth Room.

Child care provided. Details: Jonathan and Melony Bailey (352-516-7190 or Digitaljonnyart@yahoo.com)

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES

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

ADULT BIBLE STUDIES LW The Alpha Course Sundays, 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, low-key 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) 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)

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Sundays, starting October 17, 9 a.m., rooms 4206-7; or Tuesdays, starting October 19, 7 p.m., rooms 5108-9. Join Pastor Dan Lacich as he leads us through one of the best collections of Jesus’ teachings, found in the Sermon on

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 4209-10. 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)

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Wednesdays, 9 to 11 a.m., Youth Room.

Study: Jesus, The One And Only, by Beth Moore.

Details: Sandy McDade Motyka (407-808-2413 or sandra.motyka@northlandchurch.net)

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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)

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 (jo-anne.holleran@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1772)

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)

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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) LW PeaceSeekers

Sundays, through October 10, 9 a.m., room 4209. Six-week class to learn practical and effective biblical methods to approach someone with whom you are in conflict with a purpose of honoring God and restoring relationships.

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

LW Sharing Life Stories

Saturday, October 2, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m, rooms 4206-07. This engaging one-day seminar focuses on learning how to tell the stories of God through your own life story. Pastor Gus Davies and Patty Sattler lead this workshop and will help you discover how to use your natural styles, gifts and abilities to take Christ into the world every day. To register, go to www. northlandchurch.net. Select “Calendar,” and then select “October 2.” Then select “Sharing Life Stories.” Then click on the “Register” ticket and then “Join the Group.” After that, just follow the on-screen instructions to register. Details: Laura Young (laura.young@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7165)

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 Men’s Fraternity Group (Semester 1) Thursdays, September 23 to December 9, 6:30 a.m., room 1111, Student Ministries and Care Center. The first 11-session study puts the roof on the house of masculinity and creates a vision for a man’s future and destiny.

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It will help men rediscover the adventure in life through a greater understanding of who they are. Cost: $10 for workbook (for both semesters) Details: Andy Corley (corleyman@ gmail.com or 407-415-4744)

WOMEN LW Women’s Healing Ministry Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 1111. This group will provide hope and a safe place to heal if you have experienced sexual betrayal, deception, and lies of secrecy which keep you in bondage.

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

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Opportunities to serve at Northland.

Questions about serving at a Northland Distributed site?

Longwood:

serve@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4000 Mount Dora: Bill Chapman bill.chapman@northlandchurch.net or 352-434-4116 Oviedo: Cyndi Lott cyndi.Lott@northlandchurch.net or 407-579-5908

LW communion servers

Communion servers are needed the first weekend of each month. Training provided.

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

LW MEDICAL FIRST RESPONDERS

During worship services and special events. BLS trained or medical professionals, especially EMTs, are needed. Details: Ruth Sapp (ruth.sapp@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0544)

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 phone ASSISTANCE

Weekday volunteers are needed to answer phones and greet visitors. Flexible hours.

Details: Ruth Sapp (ruth.sapp@northlandchurch. net or 407-937-0544)

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: Ruth Sapp (ruth.sapp@northlandchurch.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.

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LW ACCESS MINISTRIES STEERING COMMITTEE

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

LW BLOOD DRIVE

Saturday, October 2, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, October 3, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Monday, October 4, 6:15 to 9:15 p.m. To reduce your waiting time, you may schedule a time slot at www. floridasbloodcenters.org. Details: Ruth Sapp (ruth.sapp@northlandchurch.net or 407-9370544)

LW DISASTER RESPONSE TEAMS

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

LW HELP INCARCERATED MEN

Men needed to come alongside incarcerated man. No experience necessary. Minimum commitment: one hour per week. Details: Greg Kerr (407-770-8503 or gpkerr@mindspring.com)

LW JAIL MINISTRY Minister to inmates in Seminole County or Orange County jails during Sunday 9 a.m. worship; Celebrate Recovery for women, Thursday afternoons; Assist women with long-term planning; Prayer team; Pen pals.

Training provided. Details: Jail Ministry voice mail (407-949-4007) LW LONGWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER Sundays, 9 a.m., sanctuary. Give hugs and show love to the residents of the facility behind Northland on Grant Street. People are needed to bring the residents to the Sunday 9 a.m. service. Details: Patsy Grannan (407-538-5209 or pgrannan@yahoo.com) LW PETPALS Saturdays, except the fifth Saturday of the month. Share your pets with people in nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, etc. Details: Becky Yeager (leahyeager@aol.com or 407-6994903) LW RECOVERY MINISTRY

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

MD THE CARPENTER’S HOUSE FOR CHILDREN

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

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

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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, November 10, 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) FILM SCREENING AND INTERFAITH DIALOGUE Sunday, September 26, 5:30 p.m., Rollins College Bush Auditorium, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park. View Climate Refugees, then hear an interfaith panel reflect on how different faith traditions view our relationship with the earth and how together we can offer aid to refugees and migrants who have been displaced by ecological change and extreme weather. Tickets are $8 and are available at the door or at www.peacefilmfest.org. Details: Gus Davies (407-949-4008 or gus.davies@ northlandchurch.net) or Laura Young (407-9497165 or laura.young@northlandchurch.net) 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, 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 (407949-4000, 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

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for women experiencing marital crisis with separation and/or divorce. Offering encouragement through prayer, discussion and general upliftment. Details: Sandy Isaacs (407-272-7522 or sandylisaacs@yahoo.com) DIVORCED/WIDOWED WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP Second and fourth Sundays of each month, 3 p.m., Nancy Petitto’s home, Casselberry. Join other women for prayer and discussion at this potluck fellowship. Children welcome. Details and directions: Nancy Petitto (321-972-2255) DIVORCED WOMEN’S SMALL GROUP Sundays, 3:30 p.m., Winter Springs. Study: The Power of a Woman’s Word, by Sharon Jaynes. Details: Lisa Edwards (407-222-9639 or godsgirl0202@yahoo.com) 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)

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

donations

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

LW Christian and classic children’s books as well as parenting and marriage books are needed for the Northland Children’s and Family library. Details: Bethany Durys (bethany. durys@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0541) LW

Nonperishable food items can be placed into the designated wooden boxes in the lobby of the Worship Center and in the Student Ministries and Care Center. Details: 407-949-4000 or serve@northlandchurch.net)

MD LOVE COLLECTION

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

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

BIRTH Announcement

Chloe Olivia Chapman

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(English translation from page 5.)

Spanish Ministry Gathering to Discuss Vision, Serving, Worshiping

BY Mike Fernández Spanish Ministry Leader

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n Friday, October 1, our Spanish ministry is planning to gather as a community to meet and greet one another and learn about upcoming classes, our vision as a ministry, and, very importantly, how we can serve one another and worship God. Please join us, bring a dish to share, and invite your Spanish-speaking friends, neighbors and family members who want to build relationships and learn more about our ministry. The event is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the Student Ministries and Care Center at Northland at Longwood.

It’s important to gather together for many reasons.

Romans 14:7-8 says, “For none of us lives to himself, and none of us dies to himself.

For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord’s” (ESV, emphasis added). Notice all the instances of “we” and “us” in these verses. As a body of believers, we belong to God and are bound to one another as a community. Scripture says, “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near” (Hebrews 10:24-25, ESV). It’s important to intentionally gather so that we can encourage one another and fulfill God’s royal law to love God and love others.

Another reason to gather is because we all have been blessed with gifts and talents for God’s glory. Romans 12:4-8 says: “Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man’s gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully” (NIV).

The church community is a living organism that is very intimate. For example, Ephesians 4:15-16 says: “Speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ. From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work” (NIV).

As you can see from Scripture, we are all connected and the body builds itself up in love as we do our part. What a privilege that the church benefits from your presence since you are God’s masterpiece (Ephesians 2:10), and that you would receive the benefit from God’s other masterpieces in the church in building up the body of Christ. Let’s grow together in Christ Jesus.

Please join us October 1 for a wonderful time connecting with others. Details: Ivan Portillo (407-949-4000 or ivan.portillo@northlandchurch.net) >>> www.facebook.com/northlandespanol

was born Friday, August 20 at 12:52 a.m. to Sheryl and Mount Dora site Minister Bill Chapman.

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She weighed a healthy 7 lbs., 1 oz.

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ompassion and mercy are at the heart of this team’s mission. The team members depart September 21 and return October 3. They will partner with Kasr El Dobara’s Mercy Ministry, reaching out to the forgotten, orphans, elderly, disabled, homeless and sick in Cairo and Upper Egypt. They will visit and minister in orphanages, senior citizens’ homes and a children’s cancer ward. Ministry to the homeless in Garbage City (so named because the people living there literally live in a garbage dump) and the City of the Dead, where families exist among the tombstones of a cemetery, also will be part of their mission. In both areas, the team will pray with and for these souls and distribute practical items, such as food, blankets and hygiene products. Prayer walking in the ancient streets in Cairo and Upper Egypt will be a fitting conclusion to this mission of mercy.

She was welcomed home by her siblings, Gracey (11), Sophie (5) and Christopher (8).

Financial Report As of september 6, 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 September 4 to 6, 2010 Ministry/Operations 225,101 214,333 (10,768) Mortgage Payment Total Budget

34,872 259,973

24,824 239,157

(10,049) (20,816)

THIS YEAR Ministry/Operations 8,103,636 Mortgage Payment 1,255,860 Total Budget 9,359,496

7,929,850 874,074 8,803,923

*Deficit currently being covered by operating reserve.

LOAN BALANCE is currently $18,725,000.

(173,786) (381,786) (555,573)*

Northland Northland Northland Northland Northland

at Longwood . . . 5,898 at Mount Dora . . . . 189 at Oviedo . . . . . . . . . . 305 at West Oaks . . . . . . . 28 Online . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,761 (1,573 sites) Seminole County Jail . . . . . . . . . 123 Orange County Jail . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,323 (1,579 sites)

Back (l to r): Larry Horner, Mike McManus, Nathan Weaver, Pat McManus, Alix Horner, Lisa Bott, Felicity Mollica, Kevin Urichko, Betsy Dasse (team leader). Front (l to r): Ana Narvaez, Pam Miller, Ginnie Urichko, Lori Hagey. Not pictured: Talita Allen.

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OVIEDO SITE

Whom do I contact if:

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

Hagerty High School 3225 Lockwood Blvd., Oviedo, FL 32765 Hagerty High School is located on Lockwood Blvd., between E. Mitchell Hammock and E. McCulloch roads.

I am in crisis?

Northland’s main line . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 I want to seek counseling?

Counseling referral line . . . . . . . . 407-949-7204 I have a prayer request?

Prayer request line . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4025 I need the Hospital Ministry to pay a visit?

Elaine Harland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7149 I want to become a member?

Ruth Sapp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4039 I have accepted Christ into my heart and wish to be baptized?

Sharon Ferreira (adult/student) . . . 407-949-7189 Diane Jones (infants–grade school) . 407-949-7188 I need information on Student Ministries?

Shaylynn Stoner . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7194 I need information about Children’s Ministries?

Longwood: Debbie Blahnik . . . . . . 407-949-7162 Mount Dora: Bill Chapman . . . . . . 352-434-4116 Oviedo: Patty Sattler . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4010 I am interested in Distributed Journeys?

Patti Harshey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0573 I want to help at Northland?

Longwood: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 Mount Dora: Bill Chapman . . . . . . 352-434-4116 Oviedo: Cyndi Lott . . . . . . . . . . . 407-579-5908 I want to get involved in a local servE Day

serve@northlandchurch.net, 407-949-4000 or visit www.northlandchurch.net/serve I am getting married?

Sharon Ferreira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7189 I need to plan a funeral?

Sharon Ferreira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7189 I would like to order CDs, DVDs, Tapes and/or newspapers?

Network Sound Inc . . . . . . . . . . 407-834-8555 or northlandorders@networksoundinc.com

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

LONGWOOD SITE 530 Dog Track Road, Longwood, FL 32750 www.northlandchurch.net / info@northlandchurch.net Main Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 Main Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-830-9840 Longwood Blog Website . . . . . . 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 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.

Facebook.com . . . . . . www.facebook.com/northlandmountdora General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7184 Bill Chapman, Site Minister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352-434-4116 bill.chapman@northlandchurch.net Sandra Motyka, Site Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-808-2413 sandra.motyka@northlandchurch.net John Tucker, Setup/Takedown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-438-9961 wyoming01@earthlink.net Page Patnode, Children’s Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . 407-538-6662 pagepatnode@hotmail.com Lyndsey Coyle, CREW352 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352-978-7004 lyndsey.coyle@northlandchurch.net Tara Dufrene, The Carpenter’s House for Children . . 615-642-8963 tdufrene@aimhealth.com Laura Martin, Celebrate Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 352-408-2640 lauramartin32778@gmail.com Kelly Verkaik, Debbie’s Doorstep . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-310-5355 debbiesdoorstep@mac.com

COUNSELING

Northland partner, nonprofit counseling ministries.

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

Northland at Oviedo Community Center (NOCC) 561 E. Mitchell Hammock Road, #300 Oviedo, FL 32765 Oviedo Blog Website . . . . . . . . . . . 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

ACCESS MINISTRIES While meeting the needs of individuals with disabilities has always been important to our church, we are working on expanding the programs and services offered. These efforts are being led by Laura Lee Wright, Northland’s Access Ministries team leader (407-937-0549 or lauralee. wright@northlandchurch.net).

We can best accommodate your needs if you arrive early for service. Details: Congregational Services (407-949-4000 or congregational.services@ northlandchurch.net) Special Needs/Cry Room: It is located at the west end of the main foyer in room 4128.

Parking: The front parking lot is reserved for those with special needs.

LIFEHOPE LifeHope is a benevolence ministry that serves people in need in our church family and community for the purpose of connecting them to a relationship with God and Christian community through worship, equipping and service. It is the privilege of our ministers to love, listen, pray with and serve you during your first visit. They will help assess your priority needs and eligibility to be considered for assistance. Our LifeHope staff will then guide you toward your next steps. This may require an additional visit. Our strongest desire is to empower and equip you to live the life God has for you. Details: Rachel Ballantyne (407-949-7151 or lifehope@northlandchurch.net) LifeHope Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Northland’s Student Ministries and Care Center.

Special Needs Seating: People with wheelchairs, walkers or other special needs have designated seating areas throughout the sanctuary if needed.

Lyrics for Visually Impaired: Printed lyrics are located at the Welcome Center.

Sunday School: Classes for children through fifth grade with special needs is on Sundays at 11 a.m.

Buddy Breaks: With Nathaniel’s Hope, we offer respite for parents of kids with special needs.

Check the Belong section in the Northland News for details.

Assistance for Those With Hearing Loss: Signed worship service is Sundays, 9 a.m. Sound amplification aids are available at the Welcome Center.

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GOVERNING ELDERS

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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:

Using Evil for Good Scripture focus: Job 2:9-10 (NASB)

Worship focus:

Then his wife said to him, “Do you still hold fast your integrity? Curse God and die!” But he said to her, “You speak as one of the foolish women speaks. Shall we indeed accept good from God and not accept adversity?” In all this Job did not sin with his lips.

Worship Christ today as our suffering Savior. He was wounded for our transgressions. He was bruised for our iniquities. He took on our sin in His body on the cross, in order that we might have Life. We reflect His love when we share in the burdens of others.

summary prayer: O LORD my God, I called to You for help, and You healed me. In Your love, O LORD, You saved me. You brought me up from the grave; You spared me from going down into the pit. I will sing to You, LORD, and praise Your holy name.

For You turned my mourning into dancing; You removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing to You and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give You thanks forever.

(From Psalm 30)

NEXT WEEKEND: A Message from Dr. Joel C. Hunter | LOVE ONE AND OTHERS |

Loving the Guarded | Genesis 21:9-12

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