The Gospel — Power for Peacemaking
What’s Current
A MESSAGE FROM KEN SANDE, AUTHOR OF THE PEACEMAKER (Read about pastor, Ken Sande, and his life in ministry at peacemaker.net.)
SCRIPTURE FOCUS:
Colossians 1:6-11 (NIV) “All over the world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing, just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and understood God’s grace in all its truth. You learned it from Epaphras, our dear fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf, and who also told us of your love in the Spirit. “For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and joyfully ....”
LIVE GENEROUSLY WEEKEND
Live Generously Weekend August 20-22.
RESOLVE EVERYDAY CONFLICTS
STUDENT MINISTRIES
Peacemaker Ministries Class
Back in Session!
Begins August 25.
Middle school students: LUGRox gets started again on August 27 in The Rink. High school students: i-3 begins again on August 31 in The Rink.
Where are you financially? Whether you’re struggling, settled or in surpluse, there are personal finance resources available! Find out more next weekend!
Learn the biblical principles of dealing with conflict in real life. Discover how to apply them in a way that honors God and builds relationships.
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Colossians 3:12-15 (NIV) “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”
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Think About It! In his book The Peacemaker, Ken Sande describes three typical responses to conflict: escape, attack and peacemaking. Which is your typical response to conflict?
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Respond. Be the Church.
NEW Classes! There’s something for everyone this Fall.
Explore your options — see pages 7-8 for details.
every where. every day.
Live Generously Give what God’s given you. Financial Peace University and Compass classes start this month.
Student Ministries Back to school ... Means i-3 and LUGRox will be back in session!
Learn more on pages 7-8. Learn more on page 6.
RESPOND TO GOD
GIVE WHAT GOD’S GIVEN YOU.
Worship God: Glorify God for Who He is and what He has done. “A time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth.”
– Jesus Christ (John 4:23, NIV)
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Read the Bible: Study God’s message to you often. “I am watching over My word to perform it.”
– God (Jeremiah 1:12, NASB)
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LIVE GENEROU Pray:
Engage in a conversation with God.
“The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer.”
– Peter, an eyewitness (1 Peter 3:12, NIV)
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Serve Others:
Meet the needs of the people around
you. “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.”
– Jesus Christ (Matthew 25:40, NIV)
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Live Generously:
Give what God’s given you. “For where
your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
– Jesus Christ (Matthew 6:21, NASB)
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Be In Community:
Foster environments for relationship.
How can you use the things of this world to leave a legacy for Christ?
“All men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
– Jesus Christ (John 13:35, NIV)
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Share Your Story: Tell others what God is doing in your life. “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” – Peter, an eyewitness (1 Peter 3:15, NIV) share.northlandchurch.net
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n a scorching Tuesday morning, dozens of people are lined up at Harvest Time International in Sanford to shop at the ministry’s food pantry, which looks and operates more like a grocery store. Northlander Kim Mosley makes her way through the crowd, greeting people by name as she passes by. She touches the shoulder of one young woman, smiles and enters through a back door. “My 17-year-old son likes this song by a Christian rapper named Lecrae that I like to quote. He says, ‘I can play the background ... and You [God] can take the lead.’ That’s my motto,” she says. About a year ago, Kim was “floundering,” as she puts it. A mother of five and co-owner with her husband of a successful property management business, she had recently moved to Lake Mary. Having left behind her friends, church family and everything that she knew, Kim was “very sad, depressed. But I’ve always told my children if you’re bored, then you’re being selfish. There’s always someone in need!” So Kim started praying and looking for open doors to serve others. She signed up and helped during one of Northland’s Local Serve Days, and it was there that she learned about Harvest Time. One of Northland’s partner ministries, Harvest Time works both locally and globally, and assists more than 500 families in Central Florida with food, household goods and more, while helping them move toward self-sufficiency. “I stopped by Harvest Time for a tour, and I knew right there that I had found where God wanted me,” Kim recalls. She started out by stocking shelves in the store and eventually was asked to help out around the office. Putting her experience in the business world to work, she quickly made a name for
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Northlander working to open medical clinic for people in need says that serving others freed her from a life of “emptiness and boredom.” herself as someone who works behind the scenes to get things done. Soon, Andre Smolinsky, Harvest Time’s chief operating officer, asked Kim to take a big step of faith by helping to organize a free medical clinic at the ministry. “I had no background in this, but I was willing to do what I could with what I had,” Kim notes. “So I trusted God and jumped in with both feet. It’s a miracle how He has brought us to this point.” On August 19, the Harvest Time Medical Care Center will hold a grand opening for the public that will include free resources, kids entertainment and more. The clinic will start seeing patients this fall, when qualifying families will be seen by volunteer doctors and nurses in one of five brand-new examination rooms, and basic medical care will be provided for uninsured individuals with an income below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Currently, the clinic has only enough volunteers to open one or two days per week, serving between 20 and 30 people per day. “We know that we’re going to have to turn folks away, and that breaks our hearts,” Kim says. “We need many more volunteer doctors, nurses and administrative volunteers so we can expand the program and help more people.” Kim is reminded of one more quote, this time from theologian Henry Blackaby: Find where God is at work, and join Him. She concludes, “I know there are so many more people in the medical field who want to be where God is working. He is working here.” RESPOND. Live generously and serve others at Harvest Time International’s Medical Care Center. Needs include doctors and nurses, clerical volunteers, medical supplies and more. For details, contact Lenia (lenia@harvesttime. org or 407-328-9900, ext. 135) or visit harvesttime.org/ medical-care-center/. Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony is August 19 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 225 N. Kennel Road in Sanford. MORE ABOUT HARVEST TIME’S MEDICAL CARE CENTER
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Serve GLOBaLly Celebrating Recovery in Scotland By Laurie Jean Harrington “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” —Matthew 28:19-20 (NIV, emphasis added)
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elebrate Recovery at Northland is approaching two years of ministry. We started it in November 2009 with the hopes of providing a safe place where people getting out of jail could go to meet with others and find hope and recovery from life’s hurts, hangups and habits. Celebrate Recovery at Northland has grown to minister weekly to more than 125 adults and 20 children from all walks of life, including members of our congregation. This year Celebrate Recovery was invited to send its first Distributed Journey team to Fraserburgh, Scotland. Six men and six women worked for 12 days with an addiction ministry. Since Northland first sent a team in 1999, Sunnybrae, a men’s drug rehab center, has been established. Two years ago, Benaiah, a women’s rehab facility, opened. Teen Challenge Scotland is operating both. The men were housed at the Sunnybrae rehab facility, and the women Everyone felt welcomed. went to Benaiah. Our team consisted of leaders and participants from Northland’s Celebrate Recovery, a Celebrate Recovery group from New Smyrna Beach and local AA leaders. This was the first mission trip for many on the team. We arrived in Glasgow, Scotland, after a seven-hour plane trip from Philadelphia and then began a four-hour drive across the breathtaking Scottish countryside to the northeastern tip of Scotland. When we arrived at Sunnybrae to drop off our men’s team, there was a wonderful welcome awaiting us by the staff and residents. The women’s team then traveled a bit farther to Benaiah. After both groups were settled in their respective locations, we began our message of help and healing from life’s hurts, hang-ups and habits. Our teams began to lead the worship each day during daily chapel time. We were then given the regularly scheduled classroom time to teach Celebrate Recovery Teen Challenge bus. lessons. We modeled
small sharing groups and explained how and why they are vital in keeping us strong in our recovery. Small sharing groups, or support groups, are where we can help others find the recovery we now enjoy through Christ. It appears this is what may be lacking in the region. Many are getting out of the rehabs just to go back to the same people, places and things that rapidly result in relapse. Encouraging the residents of the rehabs to start their own support groups when they get out became our number one priority. Another aspect of Sunnybrae and Benaiah that new residents find hard to adjust to is the discipline of work. This is new to many of them, while for others, it is something they have given up due to their lifestyle while living their addiction. However, the ability to work and keep a job is an essential part of everyday life. While in recovery, they focus daily on learning life and job skills and adjusting to daily work schedules. Our men’s team was able to work with the Sunnybrae residents in their lawn maintenance business. We also joined Sunnybrae in their bus outreach. The bus goes out to the villages of Banff, Buckie and Peterhead. The bus is staffed with Teen Challenge workers who are able to offer advice, counsel and support to people from all walks of life, especially those who in some way are experiencing substance abuse. We, along with the bus workers, made contact with substance abusers who were seeking a way out of their current bondage of abuse. We prayed silently, and we prayed aloud. We touched lives and were touched by lives. The people of Scotland are so warm and welcoming and fed us so fabulously! We had “Scottish Night” in each of the centers. We were served classic Scottish dishes: mince and tatties, neeps and haggis! The women learned a few Scottish dances and were entertained by the Canadian national champion for Scottish Highland dancing. The men at Sunnybrae had their own Scottish Highland Games with the caber toss, hammer throw and tug of war. They didn’t fare too well in Scottish football (soccer). As we finished up our week of ministry and teaching, we had the opportunity to experience a real version of the Highland Games. We also visited Pennan, a beautiful seaside village. And what would visiting Scotland be without visiting a castle? So we toured Fyvie Castle in Aberdeenshire. Returning to Scotland, I renewed many friendships I had made over the years. I ran into some of the same substance abusers whom I had ministered to on past trips. Some had found recovery, but many returned to streets and their lives of bondage to drugs. Recovery groups are few and far between or, in most cases, nonexistent. It is our hope and prayer that Celebrate Recovery will be launched in Scotland. Since returning home, we have been asked to come back next year, and they are sending a team to
Northland to experience our Celebrate Recovery in the hopes of duplicating it in Scotland. Our team members were impacted greatly by this experience. We will never be the same again. We bonded with one another and with the substance abusers of Scotland. We know that we can’t keep it if we don’t give it away. Our prayer is that those attending the two Teen Challenge programs, Sunnybrae and Benaiah, as well as others who are seeking recovery would have a place to go when they complete their program, as after care is vital in keeping sobriety. Again, that appears to be the greatest need. Please join us in continuing to pray for these two facilities, that they can expand and provide support for more men and women who are desperately seeking recovery from the enslavement of addiction. And consider joining our team for next year’s Distributed Journey! “Fear not; you will no longer live in shame. Don’t be afraid; there is no more disgrace for you. You will no longer remember the shame of your youth and the sorrows of widowhood.” —Isaiah 54:4 (NLT)
Scottish castle.
Visit somedayistoday.net for complete information on each trip. Dominican Republic — August 14-21 Family Trip: Conduct a Vacation Bible School program. Egypt — Late September, early October Provide mercy ministry to the poor and sick. Cuba — October 14-21 Partner with IsleGO Missions. Brazil — October 15-23 Construction and Some Fishing: Fish in the Amazon and help villagers with construction projects.
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Serve LocaLly
MEET THE NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE AROUND YOU. Local Serve Day:
Connect on Facebook! Northland’s Serve projects are now on Facebook. View pictures from recent events, and find out about opportunities to serve locally and at Northland on our Facebook page! Just search for Northland Serve!
UPCOMING PROJECTS
In Central Florida and Beyond
August 4 . . . Downtown Homeless Ministry
By Dana Kobosky
August 6-8 . . Church-wide Backpack Drive
n July 16, Northland held the third Local Serve Day of the year. It was our largest Serve Day yet, with more than 500 volunteers signed up to serve at six different projects across Central Florida! Northlanders packed lunches, cleaned up parks and waterways, provided people with an opportunity to learn about creation care through gardening, and helped local partner organizations meet the needs of others by serving in their pantries and warehouses. We started the morning with some uplifting music with our worship team and a great devotional by Pastor Leon from our partner church in South Africa. Meanwhile, friends and families had a chance to catch up and enjoy one another’s company over breakfast, provided by our Disaster Relief Kitchen Team. It was great to see so many coming together in community with the sole purpose of serving locally and worshiping God with our willingness to serve those around us! In addition to the projects going on in Orlando, the home church from Ponce Inlet decided to join in on the fun. On July 16, Mary Teasley and her home church
group organized their own Local Serve Day. They met for breakfast and worship, and then headed out into their local community to serve. By working with a local church counseling facility where Mary volunteers regularly, the group from Ponce Inlet was able to identify a local family of seven in need. Those in the home church spent their morning serving and building relationships with the family, and were able to provide the family with much-needed school supplies and food. The Ponce Inlet home church is an awesome example of what it means to be a church distributed! Did you miss out on the recent Local Serve Day? Are you part of a home church that wants to get involved in local service? If so, be sure to mark your calendars and start planning now for the next Local Serve Day, on October 8! Projects and registration will open four weeks prior and will be listed on the website. Also, don’t forget that you don’t have to wait until Local Serve Day to do something in our community. Just visit northlandchurch.net to see and register for any of our upcoming projects. Northland provides opportunities to serve every month throughout the entire month, so sign up soon!
Pastor Leon led us in prayer.
The day started with a pancake breakfast.
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Provide food, clothing and other items to the needy in Orlando. Participate in worship, devotion and ministering to the homeless.
Fill a backpack with school supplies, and bring it to church with you that weekend. The filled backpacks will be donated to our partner organizations that serve families with children in need.
August 20 . . . . . . . Ronald McDonald House Prepare lunch and serve it to families of sick children staying at the Ronald McDonald House.
August 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . Give Kids the World Create magical memories for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families by serving dinner to them.
To register for or to find out more about these and other serve projects, visit
serve.northlandchurch.net. Dana Kobosky at 407-949-7156 or dana.kobosky@ northlandchurch.net
Waterway restoration underway.
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Mark Your Calendar! Next Steps: Discipling Your Teen
Saturday, August 6, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Hosted by the Student Ministries for parents of teens, with outstanding guest speakers. Bring your whole family for a light dinner, game time, teaching and break-out discussions by age group. Child care will be provided during break-out time. Register online at northlandchurch. net/middleschool. Shaylynn Stoner at 407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net
Family BBQ
Saturday, August 13, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Join us for the Family BBQ. Bring a dish to share (last names A-M, please bring a side, and N-Z, please bring a dessert) and drinks for your family. We will provide the meat, buns, condiments, etc. Register at northlandchurch. net/middleschool. Shaylynn Stoner at 407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net
Doulos Retreat (Servant Leaders) Friday, August 19 to Sunday, August 21, Daytona Beach.
Student Ministries
Activating Students to Make Kingdom Noise. What is Making Kingdom Noise? It’s the Love of Jesus in Action.
Middle School Ministry
High School Ministry
To register for any of these activities and for more detailed info, visit northlandchurch.net/middleschool. Shaylynn Stoner at 407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@ northlandchurch.net
To register for any of these activities and for more detailed info, visit northlandchurch.net/highschool. Shaylynn Stoner at 407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@ northlandchurch.net
T-n-T (Last T-n-T is August 4) Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1 to 5 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Open to all incoming middle school students. Come and hang out at The Rink with the summer interns and Student Ministries staff for a summer of awesome fun and solid teaching. Be sure to visit the website for the calendar of theme days and special events!
Summer i-3 (I am third) Youth Group (Last Summer i-3 is August 3) Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. An evening of worship and teaching. Join us at 5 p.m. for game hour!
LUGRox Saturdays, resumes August 27, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, student Ministries and Care Center. LUGRox is an evening full of high energy, high impact and just plain fun! You’ll find thrilling games, solid teaching, rockin’ worship and friend-connecting small groups. Optional dinner (two slices of pizza, chips and lemonade) is available for $3.
For Servant Leaders who have completed the application for 2011-2012 Servant Leadership. Register online at northlandchurch.net/highschool.
Communion and Commissioning
Wednesday, August 24, 7 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Special night of Communion and commissioning for our 20112012 Servant Leaders and their families.
i-3 (I am third) Youth Group Wednesdays, resumes August 31, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. An evening of worship and teaching for High School students. Servant Leadership Ministry We offer servant leadership training and opportunities to serve for 9th-graders (setup crew), 10th- to 12th-graders (LUGRox captains) and college students (small group leaders and work crews). northlandchurch.net/ ministries/high_school_ministries
Access Ministries for Students
COLLEGE Ministry
Young Life Capernaum Last Friday of each month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. If you are a teen with special needs, join us. This includes worship, dinner, fun and an opportunity to grow in faith! TEENS, volunteer to serve at Capernaum. Laura Lee Wright at 407-937-0549 or lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net
Fusion (For students ages 18-25) Sundays, 7:15 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Spend time in worship, prayer and the Scriptures. Shaylynn Stoner at 407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@ northlandchurch.net
Children’s Ministries
how can they call on him to save them … how can they believe … unless someone tells them? —Romans 10:14 (NLT)
Mark Your Calendar! Family Movie Night
Friday, August 5, 7 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. The movie will be “The Fox and the Hound.”
Buddy Training 101
Wednesday, September 21, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., room 2211. Train to learn how to give parents/caregivers of children with special needs a break for just a few hours one Saturday a month. Debbie Grindstaff at 407-9371828 or debbie.grindstaff@northlandchurch.net
Teacher Training
Monday, September 26, 6 to 9 p.m., rooms 4213-15. Help teach this next generation who God is and what He has done by joining the Children’s Ministries team this fall. With back to school come many new faces to Northland. We will be opening every classroom available to accommodate the growing number, but need more teachers and helpers. All the materials are provided, and no experience is needed. To sign up or Debbie Blahnik at 407-949-7162 or debbie.blahnik@ northlandchurch.net
Children’s Church
Northland Early Learning Center
Debbie Blahnik, director of Children’s Ministries, at 407-949-7162 or debbie.blahnik@northlandchurch.net • Grade School Classes (Grades 1 – 5) During all worship services in the Children’s Worship Wing. Northland’s 5-day Bible study for children, The Daily Way, is available at northlandchurch.net or at Children’s Church. • Early Childhood Classes (Age 3 – Kindergarten) During all worship services in the Early Childhood Wing. • Infant & Toddler Care (Infants – Age 2) During all worship services in the Early Childhood Wing. • Children with Special Needs (Age 3 – Grade 5) A variety of options are available. Laura Lee Wright at lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0549
A weekday cooperative learning environment The Northland Early Learning Center will enroll children who have reached the age of 2, 3 or 4 by September 1 into the 2-, 3- or 4-year-olds class, respectively. As classes fill up, children will be placed on a waiting list and put in a class on a first-come, first-served basis. To ensure your child’s spot in a class, there is a $65 nonrefundable registration fee. Pam Anderson at 407-949-7179 or pam.anderson@ northlandchurch.net
Volunteer of the Month: Cheryl Seward Cheryl has a great love of Jesus, as evidenced in her great desire to see young children learn about and grow to know Him. As she teaches our 3-year-olds faithfully each week about the truth of God’s Word, she brings a great deal of fun to the classroom. The children look forward to being greeted each week by her warm and gentle spirit. We thank God for you and all the gifts you share with us, Cheryl!
Why did you draw that? Ashley draws a picture of Jesus answering Nicodemus’ questions about salvation. By just asking questions, we too can discover the meaning of being born again.
Ways to Respond Baptisms Adult Baptisms Sunday, August 14, 2 p.m., Ken and Diane Watkins’ home. Get baptized by immersion or sprinkling as a public profession of personal faith in Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:19). Call to sign up. Sharon Ferreira at 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@ northlandchurch.net Child Baptisms Northland recommends the Steps for Young Believers course for grade schoolaged children prior to baptism, but it is not mandatory. Diane Jones at diane.jones@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7188 Infant Baptism/Dedication Class Saturday, September 10, 7 p.m., room 4206. Child care is available upon request. Diane Jones at 407-949-7188 or diane.jones@northlandchurch.net
Bible Studies & Prayer Groups adult bible studies Daniel Part I (Precept Study) Thursdays beginning September 15, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 4209-10. We know more about the personal life of Daniel than any other prophet in the Bible. His absorbing purpose was to obey God. Child care provided upon request. To order workbook, call Precept Ministries at 1-800-763-8280 and ask for Daniel workbook Part 1 #70402. Cost of book: $18. Registration and Geri Anderson at 407-331-6760 or 2geri@cfl.rr.com Galatians Bible Study Sundays, 10:45 a.m., rooms 4206-7. Join this open bible study as we explore the fruits of the spirit according to Galatians. John and Carolyn Jones at 407-831-5822 Hebrews Sundays, August 7 to December 18, 9 to 10:30 a.m., rooms 4206-07. Join Pastor Dan as you take a verse-by-verse look at one of the most theologically rich books in the Bible. It is about who Jesus is, what He has done for us, and how we will experience a whole new life because of Him. Jamila.millette@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1832 Discipleship Group Wednesdays, beginning August 17, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Welcome Center. Study for new believers and those who want to grow in their faith using the book of John. Bob Ek at bobpatek30@aol.com
MEN’S BIBLE STUDIES Men’s Bible Study Tuesdays, 6:45 to 8 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1118. Bob Shoemaker at bobshoemaker@ mindspring.com or 407-599-3132
There are limitless opportunities to grow in God and connect with others in and through Northland. Here are some great places to start!
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. Leo Carrier at leo@carrierinsurance.com
woMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES Ephesians (Precept Study) Mondays beginning August 29, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., rooms 4209-10. (No class Labor Day.) Learn who and what you are in Christ, and you’ll want to walk God’s way the rest of your life! Workbook: about $24. Child care provided with advanced registration. Registration and Melody Ringenberg at rringenberg@cfl.rr.com Revelation—Here and Now … There and Then, by Beth Moore An 11-week class of discovery on the book of Revelation. Child care is available with registration. Workbook is available in the Northland Bookstore for $11. • Mondays, September 12 through November 21, 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Cherrie Rowe at 407-3226850, or Anne Sullivan at 407-332-8318 or annesullivan@cfl.rr.com • Tuesdays, September 13 through November 22, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Cherrie Rowe at 407-3226850, or Marlene Ross at 407-833-0094 or rossduo@cfl.rr.com
PRAYER groups Children’s Ministries Prayer Team Pray weekly from your home for needs in Children’s Ministries. Carol Moss at carol. moss@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7180 Prayer Group Thursdays, 6:30 a.m., room 1116, Student Ministries and Care Center. Jean Sherwood at 407-796-4705
Classes & Training Check the Northland website (northlandchurch.net/classes/) for the most up to date information on all classes.
ADULTS Alpha Course Thursdays, August 25 through October 27, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., room 4204. Alpha is a course for everyone. Bring a friend and meet new friends as you tackle questions about the existence of God, the purpose of life, the afterlife, the claims of Jesus and more. No question is too trivial to ask in this respectful, relaxed and nonthreatening environment. Registration: $10 per individual or $15 for two. Child care available by contacting Linda Campbell at linda. campbell@northlandchurch.net. Register at northlandchurch.net/calendar/details/
lw_alpha_coursefall_2011. Jamila Millette at 407-937-1832 or jamila.millette@ northlandchurch.net The Art of Marriage, by FamilyLife Saturdays, September 10 through October 8, 5 to 6:15 p.m., rooms 4206-07. Understand the beauty of God’s design for your marriage. Cost for two workbooks: $38.99 in the Northland Bookstore if you pre-order by September 1. After that date, the price will be $46.99 for express shipping. Registration fee: $5 per couple. Register at northlandchurch.net/calendar/details/ the_art_of_marriagesummer_/. Child care is available by contacting linda.campbell@ northlandchurch.net. Jerry and Sarah Biuso at jerry@strongbondsmm.com Belong/Membership Opportunities • One-day seminar: Saturday, September 17, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., The Rink. Hear Pastor Joel C. Hunter and other senior leaders describe what it means to belong to Christ and to Northland. Child care is available. Ruth Sapp at ruth.sapp@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4039 • Six-week class: Sundays, starting October 16, 11 a.m., room 4209. Hear Pastor Kevin Urichko and other Northland leaders describe what it means to belong to Christ and to Northland. Child care is available. Jamila Millette at jamila. millette@northlandchurch.net or 407-9371832 • Online: Anytime at northlandchurch.net/ series/belong.study Buddy Break Training 101 Wednesday, September 21, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., room 2211. Train to learn how to give parents/caregivers of children with special needs a break for just a few hours one Saturday a month. Debbie Grindstaff at 407-937-1828 or debbie.grindstaff@ northlandchurch.net Effective Parenting in a Defective World, by Chip Ingram Sundays, through August 21, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., rooms 4213-15. Practical biblical principles for life-changing child rearing. Book is available in the Bookstore ($10.99). Registration fee: $5. Child care is available by contacting linda.campbell@ northlandchurch.net. Registration required. Dawn Ortiz at 407-687-1438 or ParentsTrainToo@yahoo.com Financial Peace University This 13-week study by Dave Ramsey provides you with the “nuts and bolts” of how to manage money, eliminate debt and live on a budget in an entertaining way everyone can understand. Child care is available by contacting Linda Campbell at linda.campbell@northlandchurch.net. Cost for materials: $99. and registration: Rich or Jana Haussmann at 407-688-2182 or rhaussmann@cfl.rr.com • Thursdays, August 25 through November 17, 7 to 9 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Led by Jana and Rich Haussmann. • Sundays, August 28 through November 20, 5 to 7 p.m., rooms 4209-10. Led by Valerie and Paul Brown.
College/Young Adults • Tuesdays, August 23 to November 15, 7 to 9 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. Led by Jessica Haussmann. Growing Kids God’s Way Tuesdays, September 13 through October 25, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. Learn to speak to the heart and mind of your child through biblical and practical teaching for parents. Book is available in the Northland Bookstore ($22). Registration fee: $5. Child care is available by contacting linda. campbell@northlandchurch.net. Registration required. Kim or Rob Andrescik at kimandrescik@gmail.com or 407-921-5621 Leadership Training — Lead Like Jesus, by Ken Blanchard Sundays, August 14 through September 25, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., rooms 4213-15. Discover how to become a more effective leader. Led by Pastor Dan Lacich. The book is available in the Northland Bookstore for $12. Barb Olsen at barbara.olsen@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7183 Made to Crave, by Lysa TerKeurst Preview class: Wednesday, September 14, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., rooms 4206-07. Wednesdays, September 21 through October 26, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., rooms 4206-07. Learn to biblically satisfy your deepest desire with God, not food or other cravings. Cost for book: $18 in the Northland Bookstore. Registration fee: $5. Registration is required at northlandchurch.net/calendar/ details/lw_made_to_cravefall_/. Child care is available by contacting linda.campbell@ northlandchurch.net. Mary Lou Caskey at maryloucaskey@gmail.com, or Jamila Millette at 407-937-1832 or jamila.millette@ northlandchurch.net Marriage Oneness — Class for Struggling Marriages (FamilyLife) Wednesdays, September 7 through October 26, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 4213-15. Learn and practice practical ways to love better, connect better and be better—together in your marriage. Cost for workbook: $43 for two workbooks in the Northland Bookstore if you pre-order by September 1. After that date, the price will be $53 for express shipping. Register at northlandchurch.net/calendar/ details/lw_marriage_onenessfor_struggling_ marriages/. Child care is available by contacting linda.campbell@northlandchurch. net. Rick and Jolene Burns at jburns@ mycbfl.com or 407-462-5130 Marriage Preparation Class Sundays, starting August 14, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. This 13-week class is for any couple engaged, not engaged (but seriously considering engagement) or married without the benefit of premarital counseling. Cost: $120 per couple. Registration required by August 7 at northlandchurch.net/calendar/ details/marriage_prep_coursefall_/. A paper application is available in the Northland Bookstore. Chris Kingsley at 407-949-7193
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8 Money and Marriage God’s Way (Compass) Wednesdays, August 24 through September 28, 7 to 9 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. This six-week small group study by Howard Dayton will show you how to discover God’s approach to managing your finances and strengthening your marital relationship. Cost for materials, available at the Northland Bookstore: $39. Chris and Terri Toadvine at toadvines@gmail.com Navigating Your Finances God’s Way (Compass) Thursdays, August 25 through October 20, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 4213-15. This nine-week small group study by Howard Dayton provides a deep understanding of what Scripture says about managing money and possessions. It reveals what God says about money and how to manage it through the context of God’s Word. Cost for materials, available in the Northland Bookstore: $39 single/$49 couple. Doug Allen at dsallen97@hotmail.com Resolving Everyday Conflicts, by Peacemakers Ministries Thursdays, August 25 through October 6, 7 to 9 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing, room 5100. Workbook ($10.50) is available in the Northland Bookstore. Registration fee is $5. Registration is required at northlandchurch.net/calendar/details/lw_ resolving_everday_conflictsfall_/. Child care is available by contacting linda.campbell@ northlandchurch.net. Gary Wright at lanaharrison@cfl.rr.com or 386-753-0280
children 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: $5. Registration is required. Diane Jones at 407-949-7188 or diane. jones@northlandchurch.net • STEP 1—BECOMING A PART OF GOD’S FAMILY: September 7 to 28. Focus: Salvation and assurance. Includes Communion instruction. • STEP 2—THE MOST IMPORTANT THING: September 7 to October 5 and October 12 to November 2. 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 5 to November 9). Focus: to develop skills in exploring the Bible.
WOMEN First Steps for New Believers Mondays, September 12 through October 3, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., 4209. Class to engage, encourage and teach new believers after they make their life commitment to follow Christ or for those who want to grow their faith. Kari Maggard at klmaggard@aol.com
Care Groups adults 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’s and Women’s Chemical Dependency and Women’s CoDependency. Laurie Jean Harrington at celebraterecovery@northlandchurch.net Coping with Addictions/Codependency Thursdays, 7 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall. A Christcentered, 12-step program dealing with issues such as alcohol, drugs, relationships, food, sexual addictions, codependency and issues affecting adult children of addiction. Child care is available. His Way, Frank Turner at 407-599-9770 DivorceCare Tuesdays, call for time and 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 $19 for the book (available in the Bookstore). Child care available. Donna Delzingaro at 407-9371749 or divorcecare@northlandchurch.net GriefShare Call for time and location. New session begins August 15. This healing ministry walks you through the steps of grief. Workbook is available at Northland’s GriefShare bookstore for $19. voiceline at 407-949-7152 or griefshare@ northlandchurch.net PRAXIS (Conquering Fear, Anger, Anxiety) Tuesdays, 7:15 p.m., room 4204 (room 1111 SMCC as of August 1). Conquer fear, anger and anxiety through biblical principles. Child care is available. Skye Engel at 407-834-3158 PeaceSeekers This ministry takes the biblical approach to handling all levels and types of conflict and making a difference in relationships. Mediation and biblical conflict coaching are available. Rich Arndt at 407-221-8955 or volvoom@gmail.com Support for the Separated Tuesdays, call for location. Support group for those who are separated with court papers pending, for healing, hope and reconciliation in the Lord. Cost: $5, and $19 for the book (available in the Northland Bookstore). Child care available. Assessment required. Donna Delzingaro at 407-937-1749
MEN 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. Workbook cost: $17 at Northland’s bookstore. Bryce Hagedorn at 407227-3072 or brycehagedorn@yahoo.com; or Kevin Urichko at 407-949-7166 or kevin. urichko@northlandchurch.net
Struggling with Same-sex Attraction? Thursdays, 8 to 10 p.m., call for confidential location. Among Friends is a weekly support group that provides a safe and caring environment for Christian men who are struggling with unwanted same-sex attraction. Jim at 407-949-4000, ext. 1754
woMEN Bcause—Breast Cancer Survival Any woman touched by breast cancer desiring prayer, fellowship, information and/or encouragement, contact Susan Diener-Blando at 407-488-5941 or susandb@yahoo.com. 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 that keep you in bondage. Vicki M. Wotring at 520-631-0886 or celebratelife3@aol.com
Special Interest Groups AMEN (A Meeting of Men) Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 5108-9, Children’s Worship Wing. Learn to apply God’s Word to real-life situations. Dan Bogdan at 407-702-5358 or danbogdan@ landscapeorlando.com, or Buzz Vincent at 407-463-9398 or blv292@cfl.rr.com Bicycling for Christ (Women) First and third Saturday of each month. Registration for spring and summer for Naomi beginners and intermediate riders. James at BicyclingforChrist@gmail.com Buddy Break Saturday, July 9, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. Three hours of free respite for parents and caregivers of special needs children. Drop off your child with our trained volunteers. Laura Lee Wright at 407-937-0549 or buddybreak@ northlandchurch.net Common Ground Adult Ministry (Ages 25-45) Mondays, 7:15 to 8:15 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Build authentic Christian community, grow spiritually mature and affect the surrounding community with Christ’s love, reflected by serving God. Child care available upon Susan Perry at commonground@ request. northlandchurch.net or 407-878-5599 Divine Reflection Art Group Second Thursday of each month, 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. Laura Bates at carpearte@aol.com or 407-622-6873 Kingdom Advisors Fourth Thursday of each month, noon to 1:15 p.m., room 4209. Financial professionals, join this lunch study group to learn how to build your practice on biblical principles. Philip van Staden at 407-339-9090
Moms4Moms Get connected with other moms for friendship and encouragement through meetings and playgroup activities. Registration required. and specific dates: www.northlandmoms4moms.com Motorcycle Group Saturday, August 6, 5 p.m., call for location. Bring a dish to share, and enjoy great fellowship time and a professional training video. Learn the expert techniques on how to ride the way motor officers do. The group will meet for dinner at 5 p.m. Saturday, August 13, 9:30 a.m., call for start location. Depart at 10 a.m. for a ride before lunch. After lunch, visit with disabled veterans and assist them with their fun game day activities. Rain or shine; if we need to take cars, we will. Lori Landers at 407333-2612 Single Purpose (Singles age 35 and up) Fourth Sunday of each month, 3 p.m., rooms 4206-07. Join us for the our new study The Power of a Whisper: Hearing God, Having the Guts to Respond, by Bill Hybels. Workbook ($7.50) available at the Bookstore. Attend, or e-mail to find out more about weekly small groups. Dave Mullen at singlepurpose35andup@gmail.com Summer Groups Is your current home group study, such as FPU, finishing up soon? Gather a few of your friends and continue your group or start a new group this summer! If you need suggestions for resources, a list is available on the “Be in Community” Web page at northlandchurch. Barb net/respond/beincommunity/. Olsen at barbara.olsen@northlandchurch. net or Jamila Millette at jamila.millette@ northlandchurch.net Northland en Español Monthly Gathering Third Friday of each month, 6:30 p.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. Special guest speaker: August 19, Eric Linares of Third Millenium Ministries. Bring a dish to share and any Spanish-speaking family and friends. Child care is available by contacting ivan.portillo@northlandchurch.net or by calling Ivan at 407-949-4000 Northland en Español Reunión Mensual Nos reunimos el tercer viernes de cada mes, 6:30 p.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. Invitado especial: 19 de agosto Eric Linares de Third Millenium Ministries. Traiga un plato para compartir y traiga su familia y amigos que hablan español. Cuidado de niños está disponible contactando ivan.portillo@northlandchurch.net o llamando Ivan al 407-949-4000 Softball Join other Christian men and women on this adult coed team or the men’s team to www.nlsoftball. compete in local leagues. com or northlandsoftball@gmail.com Spanish Ministry Sundays, 9 and 11 a.m. services. Spanish interpretation is avaliable online and listening devices are available at the Welcome Center. Join the Facebook page at www. facebook.com/northlandespanol. Ivan Portillo at 407-937-0549 or ivan.portillo@ northlandchurch.net
9 Tennis Saturdays, 8 a.m., Red Bug Lake Park. Jeff Rossmeissl at 407-489-6096 Word Weavers Second Saturday of each month, 9:30 a.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. www.wordweaversonline.com
Serve at Northland Questions about serving at Northland? serve@northlandchurch.net or 407-9494000 or serve.northlandchurch.net Congregational Care Call Center Weekday volunteers are needed for this teleministry. No prior phone experience necessary, just a passion to connect with God’s people. You will be trained. Flexible hours. Donna Thornton at donna.thornton@northlandchurch. net or 407-937-0567 Communion Servers Communion servers are needed the first weekend of each month. Training provided. Lori Holton at communion@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4000 Drummer Celebrate Recovery is looking for a drummer to join its worship team. Must be willing to join groups and studies as required by leaders, which is approximately two hours Trina at 407a week, every Friday night. 808-4586 or trinakoehler@gmail.com Medical First Responders During worship services and special events. BLS-trained or medical professionals, especially EMTs, are needed. Lori Holton at lori.holton@northlandchurch.net or 407949-4000 Parking and Traffic Attendants Weekend volunteers are needed to help control traffic on Northland property before and after services. Help out as often or as little as you want. Jeff Hess at jeff.hess@ northlandchurch.net or 407-272-9111 Phone Assistance Weekday volunteers are needed to answer phones and greet visitors. Flexible hours. Lori Holton at lori.holton@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4000 Special Needs Children and Teens Sundays, assist during the 11 a.m. worship Laura Lee Wright at 407-937service. 0549 or lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net Ushers and Greeters Greet and seat those attending worship services. Serve for 2 1/2 hours every other weekend. No experience necessary. Lori Holton at lori.holton@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4000
Serve with Northland 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. Laura Lee Wright at 407-9370549 or lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net Blood Drive Sunday, August 7, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 8 p.m.; Monday, August 8, 5:30 to 9:15 p.m., Northland at Longwood. In July, 70 people donated 59 units, and as a result 177 lives were saved. To reduce your waiting time, you may schedule a time slot at www.floridasbloodcenters.org. Ruth Sapp at ruth.sapp@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4039 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. Gretchen Kerr at 407-949-7190 or gretchen.kerr@northlandchurch.net Free Clinic Volunteers Needed Harvest Time International’s Medical Care Center will open this fall. It is currently looking for volunteers who would like to commit to serve at least once a month. It needs doctors, nurses and other medical staff as well as clerical volunteers to qualify the families (does require one-time training). The clinic will serve needy families without health insurance in our community. The hours are Monday through Saturday. lena@ harvesttime.org or 407-328-9900, ext. 135 Help Incarcerated Men Men needed to come alongside incarcerated men. No experience necessary. Minimum commitment: one hour per week. Greg Kerr at 407-770-8503 or gpkerr@mindspring.com Jail Ministry Minister to inmates in Seminole County or Orange County jails during the Sunday 9 a.m. worship; Celebrate Recovery for women, Thursday afternoons; assist women with long-term planning; prayer team; pen pals. Training provided. Jail Ministry voice mail at 407-949-4007
PetPals Saturdays, except the fifth Saturday of the month. Share your pets with people in nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, etc. Becky Yeager at leahyeager@aol.com or 407-699-4903 Recovery Ministry Volunteers with a heart for the hurting, and recovery or 12-step experience needed to help with a ministry. Laurie Jean Harrington at 407-977-6742 or lauriejean2@ bellsouth.net Find other ways to serve in your community at www.northlandchurch. net/blogs/serve_beyond/
Beyond Northland ADULTS Abortion Recovery Bible study for post-abortive men or women that meets in a confidential, supportive setting. Reveille Ministries at 407-333-0404 Desire Street Northland’s ministry partner Desire Street is transforming impoverished neighborhoods throughout the United States. Learn more atdesirestreet.org, and check out its upcoming golf outing in Heathrow at desirestreet.org/771624 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! Luis Rodriguez at 407-687-7173 Healing Grace Thursdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., TLC Women’s Center, 2992 Edgewater Drive, Orlando. This post-abortion ministry shares the healing grace of Jesus without judgment. Coorie Moore at 407-244-5527 Love Like You Mean It Marriage Cruise Monday, February 13 to Friday, February 17, 2012. Sail with other Northland couples on Norwegian Cruise Line from Miami on this four-day FamilyLife cruise for fun and practical biblical ways to enrich your marriage. Save $200 on all bookings if you Jolene Burns, group leader, register now! at 407-462-5130 or jburns@mycbfl.com
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 at Northland at Longwood. Patsy Grannan at 407-538-5209 or pgrannan@yahoo.com
Readers Ministry Tuesdays, 1 to 3 p.m., Goldsboro Elementary School in Sanford. Read to kindergarteners and first-graders. Elaine Gritter at egritter@bellsouth.net or 407-3271474, or Candy Guernsey at cwgrfg@aol.com or 407-323-9433
Men Mentoring Fatherless Boys No age limit or experience required. Must be able to devote at least one hour per week. Take the challenge, and build a life-changing relationship. David Keys at nlmentoring@ gmail.com
Visit Israel with Pastor Gus Davies November 17 to 27, 2011. Join this spiritual pilgrimage to Israel to see where many of the Bible events took place. Felipe Santos of Universal Travel at 407-831-0062 or info@ universaltravelisrael.com
men Christian Businessmen’s Connection 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. Armand Dauplaise at 407-221-3114 or adauplaise@ aol.com, or Larrie Kitchen at 407-290-5642 Faithful and True Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m., room 3-215, Reformed Theological Seminary, Oviedo. Join a fellowship of men pursuing sexual integrity. Matt Casada at Mattcasada@ gmail.com or 407-949-4000, ext. 1770
parentS NearHim Home Educators Supports and encourages families that God has called to teach their children at home. www.nearhim.com
women 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. Nancy Petitto at 321972-2255 Divorced Women’s Small Group Sundays, 3:30 p.m., Winter Springs. Study: The Power of a Woman’s Word, by Sharon Lisa Edwards at 407-222-9639 or Jaynes. godsgirl0202@yahoo.com On the Threshold of Hope Thursdays, 2:15 to 3:45 p.m, Oviedo Counseling Clinic at Reformed Theological Seminary, Oviedo. For women who desire group support on sexual abuse recovery through Diane Langberg’s book On the Threshold of Hope. Details: Kim Shepherd at 407-949-7193, ext. 1788, or kimjshep@gmail. com Women’s Connection Luncheon Monthly Third Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., DeBary Golf & Country Club, 300 Plantation Drive. All women are invited to the monthly luncheon, designed to connect women with God, their community, and each other. Judy Ann Mumford at jamumford@ gmail.com or 386-753-9376 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 Pam Oldham at with a biblical worldview. info@J4Leaders.org or 407-522-4797 Wounded Heart Tuesdays, 6 to 7:30 p.m., chapel, Reformed Theological Seminary, Oviedo. Join other sexual abuse survivors as they embark on an honest, hopeful and healing exploration using the book The Wounded Heart and its workbook, by Dan Allender. Belinda Thrift at belindathrift@ yahoo.com or 407-949-4000, ext. 1799
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About Northland, A Church Distributed What We Believe The Bible
— We believe the Scripture, both Old and New Testaments, is verbally inspired of God, is inerrant in the original writings, and is the Christian’s final authority in faith and conduct. (2 Timothy 3:16)
God
— The Trinity — We believe in one God, Creator of all things, infinitely perfect and eternally existing in three persons – Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (Genesis 1:26; Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 6:8) Jesus Christ — We believe by miracle of the virgin birth that the Lord Jesus Christ, eternal Son of God, became man without ceasing to be God in order to reveal God and to redeem man. He is the substitutionary sacrifice for our sins and arose bodily from the dead for our justification. He is now exalted at the right hand of God, Head of the Church and Lord of the individual believer, fulfilling His ministry as our Great High Priest and Advocate. (Matthew 1:18-23; John 1:1-3) Holy Spirit — We believe that the ministry of the Holy Spirit is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ. He convicts the world of sin, regenerates and converts sinners, and baptizes them into the church, which is the body of Christ. We believe that He indwells, guides, instructs and empowers the believer for godly living and service, and that He seals and keeps him until the Lord comes. We believe that He bestows spiritual gifts upon each one. We believe that the believer has received one or more spiritual gifts so that he might exercise them for the strengthening and outreach of the body of Christ. The practice of any gift in any gathered body shall be in keeping with the Scripture. (John 14:16-17; Ephesians 4:30; 1 Corinthians 12:7)
The Means of Salvation
— We believe that salvation from the guilt and condemnation of sin is possible only as the gift of God’s grace. It cannot be gained by good resolutions, sincere efforts, or submission to the rules, regulations or ordinances of any church, but is freely bestowed on all who put their faith in Christ and trust in the work that Christ accomplished on the cross of Calvary. All who so trust the Savior pass from death unto life, and are forgiven of their sins, accepted by the Father, and born into His family by the regenerating work of the Holy Spirit through the Word of God. (John 5:24; Ephesians 1:67; 2:8-9; Titus 3:5; 1 Peter 1:23)
Security, Assurance and Responsibility
— We believe that all the saved, those in whom God has accomplished His transforming work of grace, are kept by His power and are thus secure in Christ forever. It is their privilege to rejoice in the assurance of their salvation. However, this assurance must not be the occasion for sin, for God in His holiness cannot tolerate persistent sin in His children, and in infinite love He corrects them. True faith in Christ is expressed by a fruitful, God-pleasing life. (John 10:2729; Romans 8:19-39; 1 John 5:13; Hebrews 12:6; Matthew 7:20; James 2:20)
our purpose: Why we are here From its inception in 1972, Northland has been unwavering in its purpose: To bring people to maturity in Christ.
our vision: What we see
A vision is a clear mental picture of a preferable future. It sees the future through the eyes of faith. It shares the perspective of the biblical writer when he wrote the following words: “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1, NASB). Northland’s vision is to see people coming to Christ, and to be transformed together as we link locally and globally to worship and serve everywhere, every day.
our mission: What we do
At Northland, we believe God’s call to us as a body of believers is to respond to Him for the benefit of others. There are countless ways that one can respond to God’s grace and goodness. We have identified the following ways that we, as a church, regularly want to respond together: Worshiping God — John 4:21 Glorify God for who He is and what He has done. Reading the Bible — Jeremiah 1:12 Study God’s message to you often. Sharing our stories — 1 Peter 3:15 Tell others what God is doing in your life. Being in community — John 13:35 Foster environments for relationship. Praying — 1 Peter 3:12 Engage in conversation with God. Serving others — Matthew 25:40 Meet the needs of the people around you. Living generously — Matthew 6:21 Give what God’s given you.
We believe that as we respond to God together we will be transformed into the image of Christ.
Worship Times Saturdays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 p.m. Sundays . . . . . 9 (hi)(sp), 11 a.m.(sp); 5 p.m. Mondays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m. (hi) Hearing-impaired interpretation available (sp) Spanish interpretation available
Live Concurrent Worship Northland at Oviedo and Northland at Mount Dora worship with us concurrently at the 9 and 11 a.m. worship times.
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— We believe that man was created in the image of God, but that he sinned, incurring not only physical death, but also spiritual death, which is separation from God and which is inherited by every member of Adam’s race. We believe that man is subject to the power of the devil and has within himself no possible means of recovery or salvation. (Genesis 1:26; 1 John 1:8-10; Romans 6:23)
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— We believe that the true church is composed of all who, through saving faith in Jesus Christ, have been regenerated by the Holy Spirit, that those who are members of the true church will be eligible for membership in the local church. Baptism and the Lord’s Supper are to be observed by the church during the present age. Baptism and the Lord’s Supper are acts of obedience to the Lord. Participation in them, though, is not to be regarded in any sense as a means of salvation. (Acts 2)
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The Christian’s Walk
— We believe that we are called with a holy calling to walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit, and so to live in the power of the indwelling Spirit of God. The flesh (our natural desire), which in this life is never fully eradicated, must be kept by the Spirit (through our walk of faith), constantly in subjection to Christ, or it will surely manifest its presence in our lives, to the dishonor of our Lord. (Ephesians 2:10; Galatians 5:16)
The Eternal State
— We believe that the souls of those who have trusted in the Lord Jesus Christ for salvation do, at death, immediately pass into His presence and there remain in conscious bliss until the resurrection of the body at His coming for the church, when soul and glorified body, reunited, will be associated with Him forever in glory. We believe that unbelievers will be punished with everlasting separation from the presence of the Lord and the glory of His power. (John 3:15-16; Hebrews 9:28; Matthew 25:41-46)
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contact info
530 Dog Track Road, Longwood, FL 32750 www.northlandchurch.net | info@northlandchurch.net Main Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 Main Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4020 Northland Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7199 Send newspaper correspondence to: newspaper@northlandchurch.net.
GOVERNING ELDERS Peter Katauskas, Chairman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1809 peter.katauskas@northlandchurch.net Thom Willis, Vice Chairman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 thom.willis@northlandchurch.net Marcus Mennenga, Secretary-Treasurer. . . . . . . 407-949-7169 marcus.mennenga@northlandchurch.net Owusu Amaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1797 owusu.amaning@northlandchurch.net Fred Franz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1766 fred.franz@northlandchurch.net Danny Gordon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1763 danny.gordon@northlandchurch.net Dan Hardaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 dan.hardaway@northlandchurch.net Dr. Don Pederson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1804 don.pederson@northlandchurch.net Felipe Santos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7168 felipe@travel2brazil.com
DISTRIBUTED SITES
Whom do I contact if:
MOUNT DORA SITE The Seventh-Day Adventist Church. . . . . . . . . 9 and 11 a.m. 18440 Highway 441, Mount Dora, FL 32757 The church is on the south side of Highway 441. Look for the “Northland” sign. Facebook.com . . . . www.facebook.com/northlandmountdora General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7184 Bill Chapman, Site Minister. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352-434-4116 or bill.chapman@northlandchurch.net OVIEDO SITE Hagerty High School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 and 11 a.m. 3225 Lockwood Blvd., Oviedo, FL 32765 The school is located on Lockwood Blvd., between E. Mitchell Hammock and E. McCulloch roads. 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 or jeremy.jobson@northlandchurch.net
I am in crisis? Northland’s main line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000
HOME CHURCHES Bridgewater, NJ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 9 a.m. Jorge De La Rosa: j_master18@hotmail.com or 407-748-2421 Cape Canaveral, FL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mondays, 7 p.m. David Heck: corso64@gmail.com or 407-385-0108
PASTOR’S BIO
Crystal River, FL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturdays, 5 p.m. Tom and Alice Austin: aaustin@qahomes.com or 352-270-8764
Dr. Joel C. Hunter has served as Northland’s senior pastor since 1985. During Pastor Hunter’s tenure, Northland has grown from 200 faithful souls to a community of 15,000 that worships around the globe. An internationally respected evangelical leader, Dr. Hunter approaches today’s issues in a biblical and balanced manner, and has championed the cause of “Compassion Issues” found in Scripture, including pro-life concerns, justice, poverty and creation care. He serves on the boards of the World Evangelical Alliance (with 420 million constituents) and the National Association of Evangelicals (with 30 million members), and is regularly featured on local and national media outlets. A longtime bridge-builder who seeks common ground for the common good, he is a frequent consultant to U.S. agencies and served during the inaugural year on the U.S. president’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. He has been married to his best friend and ministry partner, Becky, since 1972. They have three married sons and six grandchildren, including one in heaven.
DeLand, FL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 11 a.m. Jeff and Cindy Reinertsen: jsrein1@gmail.com or 386-736-9746
Learn more about Pastor Hunter’s life in ministry at northlandchurch.net/joelhunter.
Access Ministries We have programs and services for individuals with disabilities. These efforts are being led by Laura Lee Wright, Northland’s Access Ministries team leader who can be reached at 407-9370549 or lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net. Find out more at northlandchurch.net/blogs/category/ access_ministries/.
Marco Island, FL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturdays, 5 p.m. Sam Lewis: samllewis@aol.com or 407-310-1719 Ocoee, FL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 9 a.m. Marty McCoy: mmccoy@kostoandrotella.com or 407-733-5989 Ponce Inlet, FL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 9 a.m. Joe and Donna Leonardo: josephleonardo@sprintmail.com or 386-236-8871 Salisbury, NC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 5:30 p.m. Laurie and Tim Klaus: pianolauriek@yahoo.com or 704-636-5966 Tyngsboro, MA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturdays, 5 p.m. Debbie Miller: NorthlandTyngsboro@gmail.com or 978-649-6115
I want to seek counseling? Counseling referral line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7204 I have a prayer request? Prayer request line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4025 or pray.northlandchurch.net I need the Hospital Ministry to pay a visit? Elaine Harland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7149 or elaine.harland@northlandchurch.net I want to become a member? Ruth Sapp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4039 or ruth.sapp@northlandchurch.net I have accepted Christ into my heart and wish to be baptized? Sharon Ferreira (adult/student) . . . . . . . . 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@northlandchurch.net Diane Jones (infants–grade school). . . . . 407-949-7188 or diane.jones@northlandchurch.net I need information on Student Ministries? Shaylynn Stoner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net I need information about Children’s Ministries? Debbie Blahnik. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .407-949-7162 or debbie.blahnik@northlandchurch.net I am interested in Distributed Journeys? Patti Harshey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0573 or patti.harshey@northlandchurch.net; or visit SomedayIsToday.net I want to help at Northland? Lori Holton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 lori.holton@northlandchurch.net I want to get involved in a serve project? Dana Kobosky. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7156 or serve@northlandchurch.net; or visit northlandchurch.net/serve I am getting married? Sharon Ferreira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@northlandchurch.net I need to plan a funeral? Sharon Ferreira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@northlandchurch.net
Utica, NY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 11 a.m. Terri McDowell: terrilee.mcdowell@gmail.com or 845-332-6762
I want to learn more about your Spanish Ministry? Quiero aprender más acerca de su Ministerio en Español. Ivan Portillo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 or ivan.portillo@northlandchurch.net
Venice, FL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 6 p.m. Ron and Marcy Burth: marciabedford@yahoo.com or 941-493-6965
I have a special needs child or if I have special needs? Laura Lee Wright. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0549 or lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net
LIFEHOPE Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Northland’s Student Ministries and Care Center. 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 to, 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. LifeHope at 407-949-7151 or lifehope@northlandchurch.net Find out more at northlandchurch.net/ministries/financial_help/.
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