Worship Guide-Respond 11, 2013 by Northland Church

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED MARCH 16-18, 2013

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED Gathering for worship at sites in Central Florida, online and around the world. LONGWOOD AND ONLINE: Saturday at 5 p.m.; Sunday at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 5 p.m.; Monday at 7 p.m. MOUNT DORA: Sunday at 10 a.m. | OVIEDO: Sunday at 9 a.m., 11 a.m.

STUDENT MINISTRIES

northlandchurch.net/ministry/childrens_church/

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Children’s Church during 10 a.m. worship services: • Grade School Classes (Grades 1 – 5) • Early Childhood Classes (Age 3 – Kindergarten) • Infant & Toddler Care (Infants – Age 2)

HIGH SCHOOL

• Evolve Sundays, during 11 a.m. service. • Axis Sundays, 6 to 8 p.m., RTS, Student Lounge.

MOUNT DORA WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

OVIEDO WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

Children’s Church during all worship services: • Grade School Classes (Grades 1 – 5) • Early Childhood Classes (Age 3 – Kindergarten) • Infant & Toddler Care (Infants – Age 2) • Children with Special Needs (Age 3 – Grade 5)

• Kinect (Middle and High School) Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m.

• LUGRox Saturdays, 6:30 p.m., The Rink, SMCC.

MOUNT DORA WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

WELCOME!

New to Northland?

The mission of Northland, A Church Distributed is to Respond to God for the Benefit of Others. Our 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. Join us!

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES LONGWOOD WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

northlandchurch.net/middleschool

LONGWOOD WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

OVIEDO WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

northlandchurch.net/highschool

LONGWOOD WEEKLY HAPPENINGS • I Am Third Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m., various locations (see website for details). • Servant Leadership Ministry We offer servant leadership training and opportunities to serve for 9thgraders (setup crew), 10th- to 12th-graders (LUGRox captains) and college students (small group leaders and work crews).

MOUNT DORA WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

Let’s worship God together!

Tell us a little about yourself! Just drop this card in an offering box or stop by an Info Kiosk in the foyer on your way out — we want to get to know you … PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY.

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• Kinect (Middle and High School) Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m.

OVIEDO WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

Children’s Church during 9 and 11 a.m. worship services: • Grade School Classes (Grades 1 – 5) • Early Childhood Classes (Age 2 – Kindergarten) • Infant & Toddler Care (Infants – Age 2)

ADULT MINISTRIES There are limitless opportunities to grow in God and connect with others! Find current classes, service projects, studies and more in this month’s issue of Respond or at northlandchurch.net.

• Axis Sundays, 6 to 8 p.m., RTS, Student Lounge.

ACCESS MINISTRIES (SPECIAL NEEDS) northlandchurch.net/ministry/access-ministries

LONGWOOD WEEKLY HAPPENINGS • Young Life Capernaum Last Friday of the month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., SMCC

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Participate & Connect:

Which site are you attending? [ ] Longwood [ ] Mount Dora [ ] Oviedo [ ] Other__________________________

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Our website has hundreds of archived worship services, stories about the great work God is doing and ways for YOU to Be the Church Everywhere, Every Day.

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I am [ ] a child [ ] a middle school student [ ] a high school student [ ] an adult. [ ] I am a new believer. I recently trusted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. [ ] I would like to know more about how to get connected.

Get “What’s Current”: northlandchurch.net/resources/newsletter facebook.com/northlandchurch twitter.com/northlandchurch Visit an Info Kiosk in the foyer. Call 407-949-4000. 530 Dog Track Road, Longwood, FL 32750

Tithes & Offerings Electronic giving is available at the kiosks in the lobby, online at generous.northlandchurch.net or for your mobile at northlandchurch.net/mobilegive. Offering envelopes are at all giving boxes. Contact Twila Roberts at 407-949-4000 with questions.

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Financial Report — March 5 to 11, 2013 This Week

This Year to Date

Need. . . . . . . . . . 225,000 Need. . . . . . . . 2,250,000 Received. . . . . . . 207,524 Received. . . . . . 2,073,703 Difference. . . . . . . (17,476) Difference. . . . . . (176,297)

3/16-18/2013

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED MARCH 16-18, 2013

Gathering for worship at sites in Central Florida, online and around the world. LONGWOOD AND ONLINE: Saturday at 5 p.m.; Sunday at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 5 p.m.; Monday at 7 p.m. MOUNT DORA: Sunday at 10 a.m. | OVIEDO: Sunday at 9 a.m., 11 a.m.

STUDENT MINISTRIES MIDDLE SCHOOL

LONGWOOD WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

• Kinect (Middle and High School) Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m.

OVIEDO WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

MOUNT DORA WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

• Evolve Sundays, during 11 a.m. service. • Axis Sundays, 6 to 8 p.m., RTS, Student Lounge.

HIGH SCHOOL

Children’s Church during 10 a.m. worship services: • Grade School Classes (Grades 1 – 5) • Early Childhood Classes (Age 3 – Kindergarten) • Infant & Toddler Care (Infants – Age 2)

northlandchurch.net/highschool

OVIEDO WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

LONGWOOD WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

Children’s Church during 9 and 11 a.m. worship services: • Grade School Classes (Grades 1 – 5) • Early Childhood Classes (Age 2 – Kindergarten) • Infant & Toddler Care (Infants – Age 2)

MOUNT DORA WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

• I Am Third Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m., various locations (see website for details). • Servant Leadership Ministry We offer servant leadership training and opportunities to serve for 9thgraders (setup crew), 10th- to 12th-graders (LUGRox captains) and college students (small group leaders and work crews).

MOUNT DORA WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

WELCOME!

Tell us a little about yourself! Just drop this card in an offering box or stop by an Info Kiosk in the foyer on your way out — we want to get to know you …

Let’s worship God together!

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY.

Name(s)_____________________________________________________________________________________

northlandchurch.net/ministry/childrens_church/

northlandchurch.net/middleschool • LUGRox Saturdays, 6:30 p.m., The Rink, SMCC.

New to Northland?

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

• Kinect (Middle and High School) Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m.

OVIEDO WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

• Axis Sundays, 6 to 8 p.m., RTS, Student Lounge.

ACCESS MINISTRIES (SPECIAL NEEDS) northlandchurch.net/ministry/access-ministries

LONGWOOD WEEKLY HAPPENINGS • Young Life Capernaum Last Friday of the month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., SMCC

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Email_________________________________________________________________________________________

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Our website has hundreds of archived worship services, stories about the great work God is doing and ways for YOU to Be the Church Everywhere, Every Day.

Phone_______________________________________________________________________________________

northlandchurch.net

Which site are you attending? [ ] Longwood [ ] Mount Dora [ ] Oviedo [ ] Other__________________________

Participate & Connect:

Address______________________________________________________________________________________

3/16-18/2013

Financial Report — March 5 to 11, 2013

generous.northlandchurch.net

Difference. . . . . . . (17,476) Difference. . . . . . (176,297)

This Week

This Year to Date

Need. . . . . . . . . . 225,000 Need. . . . . . . . 2,250,000 Received. . . . . . . 207,524 Received. . . . . . 2,073,703

Sin. What is it? How do we … how SHOULD we … deal with it? These are the questions Dr. Joel C. Hunter (during evening services) and Dr. Dan Lacich (Sunday morning) will begin tackling! (Read about Pastor Joel and Pastor Dan at northlandchurch.net/team.)

“... each one is tempted when ...” James 1:13-18 (NASB) Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone. But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust. Then when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and when sin is accomplished, it brings forth death. Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow. In the exercise of His will He brought us forth by the word of truth, so that we would be a kind of first fruits among His creatures.

What’s Current Here’s a sampling of the many upcoming opportunities to respond to God:

EASTER AT NORTHLAND

Holy Week

Worship focus As followers of Christ, we worship Him for His purity. Notes

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Be in Community:

Want to spark conversation in your group this week? Use the devotional content posted daily at worship.northlandchurch.net!

MAUNDY THURSDAY — No child care. • Thursday, March 28, 7 p.m. at Longwood. FREE showing of The Passion of the Christ. GOOD FRIDAY • Friday, March 29, noon — No child care. —Longwood and online. EASTER WORSHIP SERVICES No Children’s Church. Child care for 3-year-olds and younger will be provided. • Saturday, March 30, 5 and 7 p.m. —Longwood and online • Sunday, March 31 —7 a.m. (sunrise) at Mount Dora and Oviedo —8 a.m. at Longwood and online — 10 a.m.+* at Longwood, Mount Dora, Oviedo and online —Noon* and 5 p.m. at Longwood and online • Monday, April 1, 7 p.m. —Longwood and online

THE BELONG SEMINAR

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

One-day Membership Seminar!

Healing from Hurts, Habits and Hang-ups!

Saturday, April 6, 8:30 a.m. at Northland at Longwood

Fridays at Longwood, 7-9 p.m.

Join leadership and other Northlanders for a time of sharing what it means to belong to Christ and this body of believers! Child care is available.

Join others in discovering the loving power of Jesus Christ through a 12-step recovery process. Learn more at northlandchurch.net.

+ Hearing-impaired interpretation available. * Spanish interpretation available.

Let Us Know!

How can we help? Need to update your contact information, or want more information about a particular ministry or opportunity? Let us know — just drop this card in an offering box, or stop by an Info Kiosk in the foyer on your way out! PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY.

Name(s) ________________________________________________________________________________________ Email ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone __________________________________________________________________________________________ [ ] The above is an update. I am [ ] a child [ ] a middle school student [ ] a high school student [ ] an adult. Prayer request: _ ______________________________________________________________________________

Dig deeper during the week Visit worship.northlandchurch.net for daily sermon-related thoughts and prayers!

Next week, March 23-25, Palm Sunday Scripture: Mark 11:1-10 Looking at the Scripture depicting Jesus’ approach to Jerusalem, Dr. Joel C. Hunter teaches how and why God chooses to use His followers — us — as part of His plan to save the world.

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I’d like more information about: ____________________________________________________________ [ ] I am a new believer. I recently trusted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior.

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED MARCH 16-18, 2013

STUDENT MINISTRIES MIDDLE SCHOOL

LONGWOOD WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

• Kinect (Middle and High School) Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m.

OVIEDO WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

MOUNT DORA WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

• Evolve Sundays, during 11 a.m. service. • Axis Sundays, 6 to 8 p.m., RTS, Student Lounge.

HIGH SCHOOL

Children’s Church during 10 a.m. worship services: • Grade School Classes (Grades 1 – 5) • Early Childhood Classes (Age 3 – Kindergarten) • Infant & Toddler Care (Infants – Age 2)

northlandchurch.net/highschool

OVIEDO WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

LONGWOOD WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

Children’s Church during 9 and 11 a.m. worship services: • Grade School Classes (Grades 1 – 5) • Early Childhood Classes (Age 2 – Kindergarten) • Infant & Toddler Care (Infants – Age 2)

MOUNT DORA WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

WELCOME!

Tell us a little about yourself! Just drop this card in an offering box or stop by an Info Kiosk in the foyer on your way out — we want to get to know you …

Let’s worship God together!

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY.

Name(s)_____________________________________________________________________________________

northlandchurch.net/ministry/childrens_church/

northlandchurch.net/middleschool • LUGRox Saturdays, 6:30 p.m., The Rink, SMCC.

New to Northland?

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

• Kinect (Middle and High School) Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m.

OVIEDO WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

• Axis Sundays, 6 to 8 p.m., RTS, Student Lounge.

ACCESS MINISTRIES (SPECIAL NEEDS) northlandchurch.net/ministry/access-ministries

LONGWOOD WEEKLY HAPPENINGS • Young Life Capernaum Last Friday of the month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., SMCC

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Email_________________________________________________________________________________________

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Our website has hundreds of archived worship services, stories about the great work God is doing and ways for YOU to Be the Church Everywhere, Every Day.

Phone_______________________________________________________________________________________

northlandchurch.net

Which site are you attending? [ ] Longwood [ ] Mount Dora [ ] Oviedo [ ] Other__________________________

Participate & Connect:

Address______________________________________________________________________________________

3/16-18/2013

Financial Report — March 5 to 11, 2013

generous.northlandchurch.net

Difference. . . . . . . (17,476) Difference. . . . . . (176,297)

This Week

This Year to Date

Need. . . . . . . . . . 225,000 Need. . . . . . . . 2,250,000 Received. . . . . . . 207,524 Received. . . . . . 2,073,703

MARCH 2013

www.northlandchurch.net

BE THE CHURCH EVERYWHERE, EVERY DAY

EASTER AT NORTHLAND! Invite your friends and family to join you in celebrating our risen Savior!

Good Friday and Easter worship times on page 11. northlandchurch.net/easter

WORSHIP GOD

Glorify God for who He is and what He has done. Revisit the service, engage relevant resources and extend your worship into the rest of the week with daily devotional thoughts and prayers. worship.northlandchurch.net

DISTRIBUTED JOURNEYS 2013 Northlanders are globe-hopping in 2013! The list of trips is out — take a look and begin to pray about where God might be calling you in ministry! More info on page 4 and at somedayistoday.net

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)

Man

— 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)

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.

LONGWOOD WORSHIP TIMES Saturdays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 p.m.

Live Concurrent Worship Northland at Oviedo worships with us concurrently at the 9 and 11 a.m. worship times.

Sundays . . . . . 9 (hi)(sp), 11 a.m.(sp); 5 p.m. Mondays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m. (hi) Hearing-impaired interpretation available (sp) Spanish interpretation available

NOT LOCAL? Join us for LIVE online worship at

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

during any of our worship times!

The Church

— 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)

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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NEW TO NORTHLAND? Do you have questions … about God, Northland or anything else? Look for this icon above our INFO KIOSKS located throughout the foyer during worship times! A host will be there to connect with you. Or visit northlandchurch.net/new.

Excerpted from Multiply, by Francis Chan

Living as a Disciple What Is a Disciple?

hat does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus Christ? As you will discover, the answer is fairly simple, but it changes your life completely.

The word disciple refers to a student or apprentice. Disciples in Jesus’s day would follow their rabbi (which means teacher) wherever he went, learning from the rabbi’s teaching and being trained to do as the rabbi did. Basically, a disciple is a follower, but only if we take the term follower literally. Becoming a disciple of Jesus is as simple as obeying His call to follow. When Jesus called His first disciples, they may not have understood where Jesus would take them or the impact it would have on their lives, but they knew what it meant to follow. They took Jesus’s call literally and began going everywhere He went and doing everything He did. It’s impossible to be a disciple or a follower of someone and not end up like that person. Jesus said, “A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher” (Luke 6:40). That’s the whole point of being a disciple of Jesus: We imitate Him, carry on His ministry, and become like Him in the process. Yet somehow many have come to believe that a person can be a “Christian” without being like Christ. A “follower” who doesn’t follow. How does that make any sense? Many people in the church have decided to take on the name of Christ and nothing else. This would be like Jesus walking up to those first disciples and saying, “Hey, would you guys mind identifying yourselves with Me in some way? Don’t worry, I don’t actually care if you do anything I do or change your lifestyle at all. I’m just looking for people who are willing to say they believe in Me and call themselves Christians.” Seriously? No one can really believe that this is all it means to be a Christian. But then why do so many people live this way? It appears that we’ve lost sight of what it means to be a follower of Jesus. The concept of being a disciple isn’t difficult to understand, but it affects everything. …

Maker

contradiction in this? The call to be a disciple of Jesus Christ is open to everyone, but we don’t get to write our own job description. If Jesus is Lord, then He sets the agenda. If Jesus Christ is Lord, then your life belongs to Him. He has a plan, agenda, and calling for you. You don’t get to tell Him what you’ll be doing today or for the rest of your life. It All Comes Down to Love But don’t get the impression that following Jesus is all about joyless sacrifice. More than anything else, following Jesus boils down to two commands, which He said were the most important commandments in the Old Testament Law: You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets. (Matt. 22:37–40)

“ The concept of being a disciple isn’t difficult to understand, but it affects everything.”

The Lord of Grace Salvation is all about the grace of God. There is absolutely nothing that you can do to save yourself or earn God’s favor. Paul said, “By grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast” (Eph. 2:8–9). No one can brag about his or her good deeds because our works cannot save us. Salvation comes through the grace of God as we place our faith in Jesus Christ. All salvation requires is faith: Do you believe that Jesus is who He says He is? But keep in mind that while this is simple, it’s not easy. Faith in Jesus Christ means believing that He is Lord (according to Rom. 10:9). Have you ever thought about what that word Lord means? We sometimes think of it as another name for God, but it’s actually a title. It refers to a master, owner, or a person who is in a position of authority. So take a minute to think this through: Do you really believe that Jesus is your master? Do you believe that He is your owner—that you actually belong to Him? Paul is so bold as to tell us: “You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body” (1 Cor. 6:19–20). The same Lord who by His grace set us free from sin and death now owns us. We belong to Him, and He calls us to live in obedience to His rule. The problem is, many in the church want to “confess that Jesus is Lord,” yet they don’t believe that He is their master. Do you see the obvious

It all comes down to love. Peter expressed it well for people like us, who didn’t see Jesus on earth but follow Him nonetheless: “Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory” (1 Pet. 1:8). Following Jesus is not about diligently keeping a set of rules or conjuring up the moral fortitude to lead good lives. It’s about loving God and enjoying Him. But lest we think that we can love God and live any way we want to, Jesus told us very clearly, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments” (John 14:15). The love for God in the first commandment is made practical in the love for our neighbors in the second commandment. John actually told us that if we don’t love the people that we can see around us, then we don’t love God, whom we can’t see (1 John 4:20). True love is all about sacrifice for the sake of the ones you love: “By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers” (1 John 3:16). When we understand love in this light, it’s not difficult to understand that love for God and obedience to Jesus Christ cannot be separated. God’s love changes us from the inside out and redefines every aspect of our lives.

Multiply is a simple resource that you can use to begin making disciples. Find the words, videos and additional resources online at multiplymovement.com OR find the book in the Northland Bookstore.

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Browse short-term trips and apply at somedayistoday.net.

Make Your Someday, Today! Distributed Journeys 2013

f you could change the life of a child for the better, would you? The answer seems obvious, right? Of course, we would change the life of a child for the better if we had the opportunity to do so. Well, guess what? Here’s your opportunity. With Northland’s pledge of support, Christ’s Hope International has started a Ministry CarePoint in Ombeyi, Kenya, to change the lives (in many cases, save the lives) of 26 incredible children. What is a Ministry CarePoint? It’s a lifeline for children who have been severely impacted by HIV and AIDS. Many of these children are orphaned, having lost both parents to the AIDS pandemic. All of these children are extremely vulnerable. A CarePoint provides a child with three meals a week (for many children, these meals are the only regular meals they receive), medical care and the chance to attend school. At the CarePoint, the focus is on meeting the physical needs and spiritual development of each child. Educational, emotional and social mentorship and guidance are an important part of the CarePoint experience. Bringing the lifechanging message of Jesus Christ is foremost in what a CarePoint does. This includes giving children the tools they need to become “cycle breakers” through Christ’s Hope’s Choose to Wait program, which teaches them God’s plan for sexual and marital purity. I went to Kenya last August with a Distributed Journeys team from Northland. There I got to meet and care for the children who are fervently praying and anxiously waiting for the chance to become part of the CarePoint. What will it take for them to be part of the CarePoint? Well, you. For $38 a month, you can sponsor one of these children and make an irrevocable, lifechanging, positive impact on his or her life. Think of it—$38 a month! It seems ridiculous that I spend more than that feeding and caring for the two cats and dog that are part of my family. I spend more than that on cable TV a month. I spend more than that on eating out in a month. I spend more than that on hair care and makeup products a month. I could go on and on … and I bet you can relate to one or more of my spending habits. My family is fortunate to sponsor Jorim and Norah, siblings I got the chance to meet while on my mission trip last year. We got the chance to do many things together: learn, play, laugh, sing, dance, eat, pray, hug. They know, through the sponsorship, that they are loved and not forgotten. They can make their hopes and dreams for a

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ver thought or said, “Someday — when things slow down or the money is available — I’ll answer God’s call to GO …”? Well, make your “someday” TODAY in 2013! There are many opportunities this year to serve on a global scale by joining one of the short-term mission teams Northland has to offer. Listed here is a sampling of the trips available to you. More trips will be added to our calendar, so check our website regularly for updates. Please visit our website at www.somedayistoday.net for trip descriptions, team leader contact information and application links.

EGYPT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 22 - May 4 brighter future a reality because of the sponsorship. We communicate frequently through cards, emails and letters, and I’m looking forward to visiting them in the future when I once again take the Distributed Journey to Kenya. Here are just three of the children who need you: Merceline lives with her aunt and uncle, six cousins, a brother and a sister. Her father died in 2003, and her mother died in 2012. Her dream is to become an accountant because she is good at math. She enjoys singing and drawing. She prays that God will provide clothing and protection for her family, especially her aunt and uncle. Brian has no brothers or sisters, and lives with his grandmother and her four sons. His mother passed away. His father remarried and moved away. His dream is to become a doctor because he likes the idea of being able to help others. Brian is often serious and seems somewhat sad. He prays for good health and ongoing provision for his family. Maurice lives with his mother and three sisters. His father passed away in 2005. His dream is to become a doctor so he can help those who are sick. He prays that the Lord will provide him with clothes and a blanket, and for provision and protection for his family. I’m asking you to join me in giving hope and a future to a child. I’m praying every day for God to provide sponsors for these children. It’s the best $38 you’ll ever spend. Contact me at patti.harshey@northlandchurch.net to change the life of a child for the better and forever.

“ A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling.” Psalm 68:5, NIV

ALABAMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 28 - May 5 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. . . . . . . . . June 7 - June 15 JAMAICA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 8 - June 15 SCOTLAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 14 - June 24 UKRAINE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 16 - June 28 HAITI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 21 - June 28 SOUTH AFRICA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 22 - July 6 BRAZIL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 22 - June 30 SWAZILAND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 27 - July 7 RUSSIA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 7 - July 19 JAMAICA 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 13 - July 20 MALAWI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 18 - July 31 UKRAINE 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 19 - July 31 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 2. . . . . . . July 19 - July 27 HAITI 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 25 - August 1 KENYA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 26 - August 5 SWAZILAND 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 30 - August 11 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 3. . . August 3 - August 10 SCOTLAND 2. . . . . . . September 12 - September 22 CUBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 14 - September 21 BRAZIL 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 12 - October 20

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SERVE LOCALLY LifeHope Walks Alongside Those in Need BY JAMILA MILLETTE

ife is full of surprises. These surprises can be good things we encounter unexpectedly, or sometimes they are unforeseen challenges for which we could never plan. Here at Northland, we meet with families and individuals each and every day who have experienced many of these challenges, including the loss of employment, an illness, the death of a loved one or another situation that leaves them feeling alone in their struggle. God has called us in the LifeHope benevolence ministry to show His love and compassion to those who are hurting or feel a sense of hopelessness in their current situation. At LifeHope, our vision and purpose for offering financial assistance is to see people connect into a relationship with Christ. Our passion is to walk alongside those in need, including families, individuals and the elderly who are needing not only financial assistance, but also discipleship. We holistically serve all

Philippians 2:4 says, “Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others” (ESV).

of God’s people who come to us for assistance and disciple them, equip them and provide opportunities for them to serve others. Our volunteer advocates, interns and staff members work together to serve those in need through life skills training, financial assistance, financial counseling and providing a listening ear to each person we encounter. To best serve all who are in need, LifeHope has created a new online application, which may be accessed from any computer with Internet access at any time. The applicant is then given an appointment to meet with an advocate, who will walk alongside the individual for a minimum of three weeks. Access to a computer to complete this application is available at the Care Center Building at Northland at Longwood every Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Philippians 2:4 says, “Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others” (ESV). If you or someone you know is in a financial crisis, visit our website, lifehope.northlandchurch.net to access the online application. We are here to serve, and if we cannot meet your financial need, we have a number of other resources that may support. If God has placed in your heart the desire to serve those in need at LifeHope, we have serving opportunities for you! Contact the LifeHope team at lifehope@northlandchurch.net or call Jamila Millette at 407-937-1832. You also may give by accessing our Live Generously page at northlandchurch.net/ respond/livegenerously.

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!

Local Serve Opportunities

ne of the most practical ways to “Be the Church” everywhere, every day is by serving locally in the community. Use your time, talents and gifts that God has given you by serving here at Northland, or with one of our local partners or outreach projects. Downtown Homeless Ministry. . . . . . . . . . Saturday, March 9 Harvest Time International. . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday, March 9 Northland Workday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday, March 16 Downtown Homeless Ministry. . . . . . . . . Saturday, March 23 Lake Brantley Cleanup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday, April 13 To register for or find out more about these serve projects, visit serve.northlandchurch.net. Judy Head at judy.head@northlandchurch.net or 407388-5798

Disaster Response at Northland

he monthly meeting is the fourth Wednesday of the month in the fellowship hall. Join us February 27, 6 to 8 p.m. Our speaker will be Raul Perez from the Orange County Paramedic-Compassion Fatigue.

ecently, Family Advocacy Office (FAO) volunteer and Northland congregant Geoff Hill shared his story of advocacy, connecting homeless children and their families to community resources, with his friend John Barnecott, a fifth-grade homeroom parent at Sweetwater Episcopal Academy in Longwood. Geoff’s story stirred John to another level of advocacy for homeless children in Seminole County. Twenty-eight

Events: GOAA Mock Disaster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 14 ICS 300 class (Seminole County EOC). . . . March 25, 26, 27 Monthly Meeting (Sky Warn) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 24 fifth-graders from Sweetwater designated their homeroom outreach project this year to collecting new and gently used jeans for homeless school-aged kids in Seminole County and their families. They collected 300 pairs January 25 and donated them to Families in Transition children. Interested in advocating for Seminole County homeless children and their families? Contact Maria Penzes at 407937-0554.

For information, visit northlandchurch.net/ministries/ disaster_response or attend one of our monthly meetings. Judy Head at judy.head@northlandchurch.net or 407388-5798

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VOLUNTEER at Northland Kids Games Day: April 27 K

ids Games Day, with a goal of developing future leaders in the church and our community, is coming to Northland on Saturday, April 27. This exciting event, to be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., is geared toward children ages 9 to 12. These kids will spend the morning participating in various games, sports and experiential learning activities. Through sports and games, we have the ability to communicate vital life skills, such as teamwork, conflict resolution and positive communication skills, all while having fun! This year’s event is going to be a ton of fun and full of exciting competition for everyone involved. If you have children ages 9 to 12 who want to attend, register today! Space is limited. Registration is required for all participants; visit wantoksports.org or call Brent Tallman at 386-801-7362. The cost of the event is $5. If you are a high school or college student, or other adult, and have a passion for sports, games, fun and kids, we need you! Volunteer roles include coaches, administrative helpers, first aid volunteers and encouragers. A Kids Games training session for volunteers will be held in mid-April. If you are interested in volunteering, register at northlandchurch.net/volunteer, email volunteer@northlandchurch.net, or call Rebecca Lang at 407-937-1807.

Coaches and encouragers are needed.

Like sports? Volunteers are needed.

Looking to help out? Here are some volunteer opportunities in areas where we need your help! Public safety and parking: Finding a great parking spot is important. Keeping our congregation and guests safe during worship services and events is even more important. Help us with these areas during weekend services or in the evenings during our adult equipping and Care Ministries classes. Jeff Hess at jeff.hess@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4000. Behavior specialists: Use your skills, talents and expertise to help our Children’s Ministries teachers, buddies and aides. Debbie Blahnik at debbie.blahnik@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7162 Mobilization administrative assistant: Help the Mobilization team with follow-up phone calls, data entry and other light administrative work. Rebecca Lang at volunteer@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1807 Sports ministry: Help us get our sports ministry up and running for our middle and high school students. We have all of the resources to get started; we just need a few people with a passion for sports and a heart for kids. Brian Katauskas at brian.katauskas@northlandchurch.net or 407937-0543.

People to supply palm branches: If you’re up to some lawn and landscaping in the next couple of weeks, save those palm branches. We need 425 palm branches delivered to Northland’s Longwood site by Saturday, March 24. They will be used in our Children’s Ministries services Palm Sunday weekend. Debbie Blahnik at debbie.blahnik@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7162 LifeHope welcome desk helpers: Welcome our guests who come to the LifeHope office. Assist them with checking in and filling out forms, and, most importantly, be an encouraging and friendly face for these people in need. Emily Tallman at emily.tallman@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4017 Bookstore resource associates: Make resourcing the congregation part of your weekend service plans. Volunteers are needed before and after weekend services, especially Sunday and Monday nights. Donna Duckhorn at donna. duckhorn@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7199

Rebecca Lang Shares About Mobilization, Her Journey

ast fall, Rebecca joined the Mobilization team. She works alongside James Li and Melinda Rutland, and they focus their efforts on providing easy and engaging ways to help congregants connect to God through practical ministry. Here she shares more about her journey. Rebecca Lang Northland: Rebecca, you are fairly new to Northland, both as a congregant and as a new member to the Mobilization team. Share with us a little bit about your journey in responding to God. Rebecca: I was experiencing a vey difficult time in my life in the summer of 2011. During this season my family began attending Northland and I started volunteering at the welcome desk. God used the relationships I formed there to change my life, my marriage and my family. My hope as part of the Mobilization team is that others get connected to see change in their life through volunteer opportunities. Northland: Before you came to Northland, tell us about your previous work experience. Rebecca: While attending the University of Florida I worked at Gap to earn extra money. I loved engaging with my customers! I loved it so much it was my career for 16 years. However, it was time-consuming, required a lot of travel, and I had to be available around the clock. Toward the end, I felt God calling me away so I could focus on being the wife and mother that He wanted me to be. Northland: After volunteering at the welcome desk, you joined the bookstore team. How did that role prepare you for your new role in Mobilization? Rebecca: Working in the bookstore was valuable because for the first time in my life, my job was not about the bottom line. It was about equipping and resourcing people in any season of their life. These interactions prepared me for the multiple conversations with our congregation in connecting them to areas of practical ministry. Northland: Typically people know about serving in Children’s Ministries, serving Communion, and with students. What areas do you find unique that the Northland Mobilization website has to offer? Rebecca: We have so many ways for our congregants to connect based on their skills, talents and gifting. Some of the roles we offer are blog editor, writing curriculum, evening host, translation and more. By the way, if you have a palm tree in your yard, we’ve got a role for you. We need 425 palm branches for Palm Sunday! Go to www.northlandchurch.net/ volunteer for more details. Northland: Rebecca, what drives you to do what you do? Rebecca: First and foremost, I love God. Secondly, I love people. And finally, I love bringing those two things together. That might be through conversation or working alongside others on a volunteer project or meeting them at the Hub. My paramount goal, though, is to connect people to Jesus.

Mark Your Calendar! Senior Life Prep

Sunday afternoons, through March 17, (off March 10) 1:15 to 3:30 p.m., the Gritters’

Prepare for your first year out of high school with the eight-week Senior Life Prep. Attend five or more weeks to be eligible for the Senior Trip in March and the Baccalaureate in May. Shaylynn Stoner at shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net

Middle School Spring Retreat

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 2

Who: All middle school students (6th-8th grades) When: Friday, March 8 to Sunday, March 10 Where: Southwind, Young Life Camp Check-in: 5 p.m. Friday, March 8, The Rink (Pizza will be served for dinner at check-in.) Departure: 6 p.m. Friday, March 8, via Holiday Coach Lines Return: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 10, The Rink Registration and details at northlandchurch.net/ middleschool

Save the Date!

April 14. . . . Father’s Blessing April 24. . . . John Tibbs, Worship Night May 28 . . . . Beach Baptism May 2 . . . . . Battle of the Bands (information at northlandchurch.net/highschool)

STUDENT MINISTRIES

ACTIVATING STUDENTS TO MAKE KINGDOM NOISE. WHAT IS MAKING KINGDOM NOISE? IT’S THE LOVE OF JESUS IN ACTION.

MIDDLE 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 MIDDLE SCHOOL DOULOS Sundays, 11 a.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Middle School Doulos will help students connect what they experience in worship service to their daily lives and was designed for parents who are serving during the 11 a.m. service. LUGRox Saturdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. (off March 30) LUGRox is an evening full of high energy, high impact and just plain fun! Students will 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.

HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY 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 I AM THIRD First Wednesday of the month, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Subsequent Wednesdays, Distributed Home Groups (See website for locations.) 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/highschool

ACCESS MINISTRIES FOR STUDENTS Young Life Capernaum Last Friday of each month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. An evening for teens with special needs that 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

COLLEGE MINISTRY Fusion (For students ages 18 to 25) Sundays, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Dinner ($2 donation), Bible study and small group connection. Michael Walker at michael.walker@ northlandchurch.net

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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! Steps for Young Believers (Grades 2-5) and Their Parents Sundays at 3 p.m.

Step 1: Sundays, April 7 to 28 Step 2: Sundays, April 7 to May 19 More info on page 7. and registration: Gale Watzel at 407-621-1131 or rgjace@earthlink.net

5th-Grade JumpStart

Saturday, March 16, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., CWW Saturday, April 20, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., CWW, Potluck Saturday, May 18, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Off-site pool Party Get to know other fifth-graders and some of our middle school leaders. You won’t want to miss out, so mark your calendars! RSVP to Julie Meeker at julie.meeker@northlandchurch. net or 407-949-7153.

VOLUNTEER WITH THE CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES. You can do this! Learn more and find an application at northlandchurch.net/ministry/ childrens_church.

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. Heather Subbert at heather.subbert@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1828

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: JoAnna DeNicola JoAnna DeNicola is our Children’s Ministries Volunteer of the Month! She has served in our special needs classroom for the last two years, sharing her gifts and talents with small children with disabilities. JoAnna is kind, loving, patient and wise, teaching the children in her class all about Jesus and His love! Thank you, JoAnna, for your dedication and service; you are a blessing to our special needs ministry!

Why did you draw that? One of our grade school students is praising the Lord just like the angels.

WAYS TO RESPOND Baptisms Adult Baptisms Sunday, March 10, 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, March 16, 7 p.m., room 4206. Child care is available upon request. Diane Jones at 407-949-7188 or diane.jones@northlandchurch.net

Bible Studies ADULTS Deep in Spirit, Shallow in the Word Sundays, through March 10, 9:40 to 10:45 a.m., room 4210. Within seven weeks, this class will review the unfolding story of the entire Bible, so you’ll have a perspective for further study. The study is based on Max Anders’ book 30 Days to Understanding the Bible. Register at northlandchurch. net/classes. Book cost: $11.25 at the Northland Bookstore. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net. David McLaughlin at davidkmclaughlin@yahoo.com or 407-7975463, or Paul DePalma at pdepalma01@ gmail.com or 407-786-0687 Discipleship Group Wednesdays, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Prayer room. Study for new believers and those who want to grow in their faith using the book of John. Bob Ek at bobpatek30@aol.com Evening Prayer Group Thursdays, 6 to 7 p.m., prayer room. Elaine Harland at 407-949-4002 or elaine.harland@northlandchurch.net Firm Foundations Sundays, 11 a.m., room 4209. Study the Bible chronologically for one year to understand God’s overarching plan from creation to Christ. For new adult believers and those who are seeking to gain a clear understanding of God, our relationship with Him, and the grace He has made freely available through the death of His Son. Register at northlandchurch.net/classes. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura. pinckard@northlandchurch.net. Mike Sheffey at msheffey@cfl.rr.com John • Sundays, 9 a.m., room 4206-07 • Wednesdays, 7 p.m., room 2211, Admin Wing. Study some of the most powerful sayings and actions in all of the ministry of Jesus. From the I AM sayings of Jesus to the raising of Lazarus from the dead, this study will bring greater clarity to your understanding of who Jesus is and what He has done. Barb Olsen at barbara.olsen@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7183

There are limitless opportunities to grow in God and connect with others in and through Northland. Here are some great places to start!

Romans Sundays, 10:45 a.m., rooms 4206-07. Come early for refreshments and fellowship. Study Romans, the constitution of the Bible, and how this important book explains how to be right with God, ourselves and others. John and Carolyn Jones at 407-831-5822 Spanish Ministry Bible Study Every Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m., room 5209, Children’s Worship Wing. Dr. Laura Capizzano at laura.capizzano@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1824. Ministerio Hispano de Northland: Estudio Biblico semanal en espanol. Todos los miercoles de 7pm.a 9pm. (termina 8.30pm y luego tiempo de oracion). Comienza el Miercoles 9 de Enero. Las clases seran en el aula 5209 en la seccion de adoracion del ministerio de ninios. Bendiciones Dr. Laura Capizzano at laura.capizzano@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1824. Transformers — Young married couples (mid-20s to -40s) Sundays, 10:45 a.m. to noon, Fellowship Hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. Our goal is to build relationships and grow in our marriages by studying God’s Word and applying it to our lives. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net. Tim and Michelle Kutcher at tim.kutcher@gmail.com

MEN 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@ trubromance.com Man in the Mirror Men’s Bible Study, by Pat Morley Tuesdays, 6:45 to 8 a.m., room 1118, Student Ministries and Care Center. Bob Shoemaker at bshoemaker@ compass1.org or 407-599-3132 Men’s Fraternity: The Quest for Authentic Manhood Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m., room 5100, CWW. This is an intensive, captivating journey that helps men: Resolve wounds from their past; embrace a biblical definition of manhood; and develop their own personal manhood plan. The required workbook can be ordered through the Northland Bookstore. Vito Fera at vito@networksoundinc.com or 407923-5115 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 Believing God, by Beth Moore This new, 11-week Bible study provides biblical guidelines and practical life lessons as we learn that there is a huge difference between believing in God and believing God as we study the lives of Abraham, Moses and others as examples of people who believed God. The workbook is at the Northland Bookstore for $16.95. Choose one of two times:

• Mondays, April 8 through June 24, 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Child care is available with reservations; contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net. Cherrie Rowe at 407-322-6850, or Anne Sullivan at 407332-8318 or annesullivan@cfl.rr.com • Tuesdays, April 9 through June 25, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Child care is available with reservations; contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net. Cherrie Rowe at 407-322-6850, or Marlene Ross at 407833-0094 or rossduo@cfl.rr.com Esther: It’s Tough Being a Woman, by Beth Moore It’s not too late to join! This 10-week Bible study provides biblical guidelines and practical life lessons from the book of Esther. The workbook is available in the Northland Bookstore for $16.95. Choose one of two times: • Mondays, through March 11, 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Cherrie Rowe at 407-322-6850, or Anne Sullivan at 407-332-8318 or annesullivan@cfl.rr.com • Tuesdays, through March 12, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Cherrie Rowe at 407-322-6850, or Marlene Ross at 407833-0094 or rossduo@cfl.rr.com

Classes & Training Check the Northland website (northlandchurch.net/classes/) for the most up to date information on all classes.

ADULTS Belong/Membership Opportunities • One-day seminar: Saturday, April 6, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., The Rink. Hear Dr. 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 belong@northlandchurch. net or 407-949-4039 • Online: Anytime at northlandchurch.net/ series/belong_study/ Digging Deeper Wednesdays, 7 p.m., room 4123. Discussion revolved around the current Lenten Study, Seeking God for the City. After Lent the study will revolve around the current series being preached by Dr. Hunter. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura. pinckard@northlandchurch.net. Bob and Donna Keiderling at bob.keiderling@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1789 Digging Even Deeper Saturdays, 6:45 to 8 p.m., room 4128 (cry room.) This is a time to examine the evening’s message through the Bible and how to apply it to our lives. Join in the opportunity to dig a little deeper and strengthen your walk with Jesus. It’s a great way to discover your gifts and passion for the ministry for which God has equipped you. Child care is unavailable. Tom and Brenda Pete at petes121@cfl.rr.com or 407-620-5454 Healthy 100 for Parents and Children Wednesdays, through March 13, 6 to 8 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. This innovative class will start with a family study and then have separate activities for

children and parents. Registration and more details at www.northlandchurch.net/classes. Debbie Blahnik at debbie.blahnik@ northlandchurch.net Navigating Your Finances God’s Way Thursdays, through April 4, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., room 4205. This small group study teaches individuals God’s way of handling money and possessions. Subjects include: God’s Part & Our Part, Debt, Generosity, Work, Honesty, Godly Counsel, Crises & Perspective, and Eternity. The cost for materials, available in the Northland Bookstore: $39 per person, or $49 per couple. Bob Shoemaker at 407-599-3132 or bshoemaker@compass1.org Simple Trust, Simple Prayers Sundays, through April 7, 10:45 a.m. to noon, room 1104, The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Study an updated, paraphrased version of George Mueller’s written journals in which he recorded his prayers, his thoughts, and details of his faith journey. This book will change your life! Books are available at the Northland Bookstore, at Amazon.com, or directly from Mickey and Cindy Mallin. Cindy and Mickey Mallin at 407-330-6261 Stephen Ministers Training Tuesdays, beginning April 9, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., room 2211 (admin conference room). Stephen Ministers provide highquality, confidential, Christ-centered care and support to people experiencing grief, divorce, cancer, job loss, loneliness, disability, relocation, and other life difficulties. If you are looking to strengthen your leadership and caregiving gifts in meaningful ministry by serving others while experiencing tremendous spiritual growth, be part of the training. Bob Keiderling at bob. keiderling@northlandchurch.net or 407-6183183 The Truth Project by Focus on the Family Sundays, through April 7, 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., room 4204. Join them for 13 hour-long life-changing sessions taught by Dr. Del Tackett as they learn together to look at various aspects of living life from a biblical perspective. Learn ways God continues to call ordinary people like us to make an eternal difference in our world! No cost for materials. Chris and Teri Toadvine at toadvines@gmail.com

CHILDREN Steps for Young Believers (Grades 2-5) and Their Parents These courses in basic discipleship include classroom sessions and daily at-home devotionals. Materials cost: $5. Registration is required. Gale Watzel at 407-621-1131 or rgjace@earthlink.net • STEP 1—BECOMING A PART OF GOD’S FAMILY: Sundays, April 7 through 28, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Focus: Salvation and assurance. Includes Communion instruction. • STEP 2—THE MOST IMPORTANT THING: Sundays, April 7 to May 19, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Focus: Jesus’ Life A-Z, a basic discipleship theme and learning about the life of Christ. Baptism offered at end of course. • STEP 3—LIVING BY THE BOOK, “C-ING” MY WAY THROUGH THE BIBLE: TBD Focus: to develop skills in exploring the Bible.

Worship in the Arts Camp Registration opens Monday, March 4 at northlandchurch.net for the 2013 Worship in the Arts Camp, for children entering fourth through eighth grades. This camp will run Monday through Friday, June 24 through 28, from 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. The camp provides an encouraging environment for one week of instruction in the disciplines of music, dance, visual arts, technical production and spiritual growth. Eleanor Tracey at 407-937-1812 or eleanor.tracey@northlandchurch.net

WOMEN Women of Faith Sundays Two Sunday evenings a month, 4:30 to 6 p.m., room 4217. Fun, fellowship, fabulous friendships, precious prayer and meaningful Bible study! or RSVP: Stephanie Marks at stepha.marks@gmail.com or 407-227-7964

Groups CARE GROUPS ADULTS Alcoholics Anonymous Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 5207-8. This is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with one another, that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. AA’s primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. Frank Turner at 407-599-9770 Al-Anon Support Group Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., room 5209. Alcoholism affects families, and can affect our emotional well-being, for better or worse. Problem drinking can make life extremely difficult for the non-drinking family member. Al‑Anon members share their experience, strength and hope in coping with an intimate relationship that is affected by alcoholism or drug abuse. Frank Turner at 407-599-9770 Blessings and Challenges of Blended Families Mondays, beginning March 11, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 4216. An ongoing care group for those age 18 and up facilitates discussion on the challenges unique to blended families and offers a time of mutual encouragement as the group takes this journey together. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura. pinckard@northlandchurch.net. Bob Keiderling at bob.keiderling@northlandchurch. net or 407-937-1789 Celebrate Recovery Fridays, 7 to 9 p.m., Sanctuary. Gain freedom from life’s hurts, hang-ups and habits over dinner, fellowship and share groups, which include CR 101, Men’s and Women’s Addiction, Men’s and Women’s Co-dependency, Mom’s of Addicts, Men’s Anger, Men’s Sexual Addiction, Women’s Relationship Addiction, Women’s Physical, Emotional and Sexual Abuse and Eating Disorders for Women. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura. pinckard@northlandchurch.net. Laurie Jean Harrington at celebraterecovery@ northlandchurch.net or 407-927-4393 Coping with Addictions/Codependency His Way Thursdays, 7 p.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. A Christcentered, 12-step program dealing with issues such as alcohol, drugs, relationships, food,

sexual addictions, codependency and issues affecting adult children of addiction. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura. pinckard@northlandchurch.net. His Way, Frank Turner at 407-599-9770 GriefShare Call for time and location. This healing ministry walks you through the steps of grief. Workbook is available at Northland’s bookstore for $19. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net. GriefShare voiceline at 407-949-7152 or griefshare@ northlandchurch.net Divorce Recovery Tuesdays, call for time and location. New session begins May 7. This support group walks alongside individuals who have been through a divorce and helps them to experience personal growth and healing. Registration and assessment are required. Cost: $5, and $19 for required book (available in the Bookstore). Child care is available. Donna Delzingaro at 407-937-1749 PRAXIS (Conquering Fear, Anger, Anxiety) Tuesdays, 7:15 to 9 p.m., rooms 5106-07, CWW. Conquer fear, anger and anxiety through biblical principles. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net. Skye Engel at 407834-3158 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. New session begins May 7. Support group for those who are separated with court papers pending, for healing, hope and reconciliation in the Lord. Cost: $5, and $19 for required book (available in the Northland Bookstore). Child care is available. Donna Delzingaro at 407-9371749 Transformation Series 1 Healing Hearts — Transforming Lives Wednesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., room 4218 and Thursdays, 1 to 3 p.m., room 4205. One-hour DVD teaching and one-hour small group inner healing. Help break strongholds (negative patterns) in your life. Get to the root of the issue, and get it healed instead of just coping.Get rid of the blocks that prevent you from being all that God made you to be! Portia at 407-687-1550 or portia@ restoration-ministry.com

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

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 Facing Love, Sex and Relationship Addiction Group Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 5106-7, Children’s Worship Wing. This group support provides confidential care and recovery from fantasy, romance, love and sex/pornography addiction. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@northlandchurch. net. Suzanne Rucker at 407-967-9313 or LifeCounselingSolutions@gmail.com Women’s Healing Ministry Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 5100. 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

COMMUNITY GROUPS What is a community group? It’s a small group — a gathering of you and your Christian community hinged on a mission of responding to God TOGETHER for the benefit of others! Find or form a group of your own at community.northlandchurch.net. Dwell Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., connect for location, as it will change every week. This small group of creative and artistic young professionals ranging from age 20 to 30 years old seeks to dwell in community, both with one another and with Christ, through building authentic relationships, serving the local community, and engaging in worship and Scripture. twitter @northland_dwell or dwell.northland@gmail.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 Commit to Pray Choose and day and time to pray. Northland’s leadership is sensing the Holy Spirit moving us as a congregation to be intentionally involved in ministry … at Northland and in the world, everywhere, every day. Join your prayers to ours as the church is being transformed by the increasingly effective ministries of congregation members, Sign up: northlandchurch.net and type in the search window: prayer about the future of northland

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS Active and Retired Law Enforcement Officers Third Thursday of the month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., room 5100, Children’s Worship Wing. Currently studying John Eldredge’s Beautiful Outlaw. Paul Griffith at 407-557-7678 or paulgfl02@aol.com Common Ground Adult Ministry (Ages 25-45) 1st and 3rd Mondays, 7:15 to 8:15 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Come make some friends and grow in Christ with us through fellowship, worship, and scripture. Child care is available with registration by contacting Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@northlandchurch.net. Susan Lapp at commonground@ northlandchurch.net 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 Knit and Chat Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., room 4219. This group is for those who knit (or crochet) or want to learn how to knit. Knit and Chat is intended for fellowship while sharing the joy of knitting. Contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@northlandchurch.net for child care for children 10 and under. Nitza at milliesnow009@yahoo.com Men’s Racquetball Group Wednesdays, 5 p.m., Sanlando Park in Altamonte Springs. After game time, the group members sit on benches and fellowship by telling life’s stories and praying for one another’s needs. This is great for exercise and fellowship. No experience is required. Alex Crane at alexmcrane@live. com or 321-303-0831 Moms4Moms Get connected with other moms for friendship and encouragement through meetings and playgroup activities. Registration required. Michelle Smith at 407-718-5510 or michellesmith8203@yahoo. com Moms4Moms: The Next Chapter One Sunday each month, 6 to 8 p.m., room 1115, The Rink. Fresh Brewed Life, by Nicole Johnson (March 10). Redeeming Love, by Francine Rivers (April 7). Tara L. Fisher at taralopezfisher@gmail.com Motorcycle Group Saturday, March 23, 9 a.m., call for start location. The group members will be meeting at 9 and departing 9:30 sharp for the Orlando Veterans facility. They will be assisting with bingo and doing a barbecue. The food will be provided, but they will need to bring snacks, drinks and maybe dessert. This event is a chance to give back to those who have given so much for our country. Wear your most patriotic attire, and be sure to bring pictures to share of you or a family member who has served in the military. This is rain or shine. You may bring a car if it rains because they have promised to be there. What an honor to serve those who have served us. Lori Landers at 386-668-9077 Northland Veterans for Christ Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 5110, CWW. Christian brothers and sisters who are veterans of the Armed Forces gathering to grow in Christ, share common experiences, support each other and eventually reach out to the greater community of veterans in the Orlando area. Randy Mixon at 808-343-4391 or rmixon75@gmail.com or Peter Grace at 407575-1360 or petergrace73@yahoo.com. Party of 8 If you’re a married 30- or 40-something, we’d love for you to be involved in this first iteration of dinner groups! If you are interested in getting together with other couples in your area once a month for four months, sign up at northlandchurch.net/dinner. dinner@ northlandchurch.net Single Purpose (Singles age 35 and up) Second and fourth Sunday of each month, 3 p.m., rooms 4206-07. Join us for the study of Not a Fan, by Karl Idleman. Learn ways to become a completely committed follower of Christ. Dan Olson at Singlepurpose7@ gmail.com, or meetup.com/oacs08/ Spanish Ministry - Monthly Gathering Third Friday of each month, 7 p.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. Bring a dish to share and any Spanish-speaking family and friends. Child

10 care is available. Dr. Laura Capizzano at laura.capizzano@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1824 Ministerio Hispano - Reunion Mensual Nos reunimos el tercer viernes de cada mes, 7 p.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. Traiga un plato para compartir y traiga su familia y amigos que hablan español. Cuidado de niños está disponible. Dr. Laura Capizzano at laura.capizzano@northlandchurch. net or 407-937-1824 Spanish Ministry - Spanish Interpretation Sundays, 9 and 11 a.m. services. Spanish interpretation is available online and listening devices are available at the Welcome Desk. Join the Facebook page at www. facebook.com/northlandespanol. Dr. Laura Capizzano at laura.capizzano@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1824 Ministerio Hispano - Interpretacion en Espanol Domingos, en los servicios de las 9 y 11 a.m. Interpretación en español esta disponible en línea y los aparatos de escucha buscarlos en el Welcome Desk. Busque en la página de Facebook enwww.facebook.com/ northlandespanol. Dr. Laura Capizzano at laura.capizzano@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1824

Info Desk Hosts Needed Answer questions and direct newcomers before and after the worship services. Five service choices each weekend. Stop by the Info Kiosk (with the big question mark) and find out how you can get started or contact Marie Price at marie.price@northlandchurch.net.

Disaster Response Teams Train and prepare for serving during times of disaster and local outreach field exercises. All levels of experience are needed, from professionals to those who want to be trained. Judy Head at judy.head@ northlandchurch.net or 407-388-5798

more volunteers to ensure that its achievers get the individual attention they need to be successful students in a community where this is desperately needed. Would you like to share in the vision of a transformed community to the greater glory of God? Check out Mercy Drive Ministries on Facebook. 407-293-7784

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

Facilitators for Classes With Incarcerated Men Men are needed to share their faith and experience with incarcerated men. Curriculum will be provided. No experience is necessary. Training is provided. Minimum commitment, one day per week (alternating weeks). Emily Tallman at 407-949-4017 or emily. tallman@northlandchurch.net

Pen Pals for Inmates Looking for men and women interested in corresponding with inmates in Seminole County jail. Additionally some move to prison and request a pen pal. Must follow established guidelines. Call the Jail Ministry Line for more information: 407-949-4007

Minister to Teens Do you have a heart for hurting teens? We are looking for people to help with an exciting new ministry for students 6th- to 12th-graders. All training and materials will be provided. Laurie Jean Harrington at celebraterecovery@northlandchurch.net 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

Tennis Saturdays, 8 a.m., Red Bug Lake Park. Jeff Rossmeissl at 407-489-6096

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

Word Weavers Second Saturday of each month, 9:30 a.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. www.wordweaversonline.com

Special Needs Children and Teens Sundays, assist during the 11 a.m. worship service. Laura Lee Wright at 407-9370549 or lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net

Special Events

Ushers and Greeters Greet and seat those attending worship services. No experience necessary. Lori Holton at lori.holton@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4000

The Passion of the Christ (Free Showing) Thursday, March 28, 7 p.m., Longwood sanctuary. This movie is rated “R.” It is a depiction of the last 12 hours in the life of Jesus of Nazareth, on the day of his crucifixion in Jerusalem. The faint of heart should be prepared for the brutal, barbaric beatings Christ endures. Nature’s Table will be open before the show. Ruth Sapp at ruth.sapp@northlandchurch.net or 407-9494000

Serve at Northland For additional ways to serve at Northland, visit northlandchurch.net/ volunteer. Call and Connect Believers are needed to make phone calls, welcoming first-time visitors and connecting with interested attendees regarding various ministry projects. Training provided, flexible hours. Brian King at brian.king@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0567 Children’s Ministries There are plenty of ways to serve in Children’s Ministries. Whether it is through preparing the weekly take-home resources, teaching or helping in a classroom on the weekends, or manning the children’s library during the week, volunteers make a difference. Debbie Blahnik at debbie.blahnik@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7162 Communion Servers Communion servers are needed the first weekend of each month. Training provided. Jasmine Morgan at communion@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0575

Welcome Hosts Needed Welcome guests before the weekend worship services as part of the Welcome Host Team. No experience necessary. Find out how you can get started. Todd Mazenko at tjmazenko@gmail.com or 352-630-7868

Serve With Northland Blood Drive Sunday, March 3, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 8 p.m.; Monday, March 4, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Northland at Longwood. In February, 50 people donated 37 units, and as a result 111 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 Celebrate Recovery – Inside Facilitate CR–Inside, a Christian 12-step recovery program. Men and women facilitators are needed. Minimum commitment: twice a month. Susan Lumb at 321-297-2416 or susan.lumb@hatprogram.org Child Advocates Become a Guardian ad Litem. In an ideal situation, a child has a parent or caregiver paying attention, but for many children, there is no one. Will you give some of your time and compassion to such a child? As a GAL volunteer, a Court-Appointed Special Advocate, you would be there to speak in the child’s best interest. Melissa Fernandez at 407-665-5386 or melissa.fernandez@gal.fl.gov

Family Advocacy Office Couples or individuals interested in making a difference in the lives of more than 900 homeless families with school-aged children in Seminole County are needed. Commitment: about 10 hours a month to help one family for a 90-day window to connect to resources within SCPS and other community resources. Training is provided. Maria Penzes at maria. penzes@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0554 Free Clinic Volunteers Needed Harvest Time International’s Medical Care Center 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 at Bethany Christian Services Volunteers are needed to assist with clerical and office duties and to support the exchange of pictures/letters between birth families and adoptive families. Jamie at Bethany Christian Services at 407-877-4006 or jerpenbach@bethany.org Jail Ministry Worship Hosts Serve during the live worship services inside the jail. Men and women are needed. No experience is necessary and training is provided. MInimum commitment: twice a month. Paula Gillon at paula.gillon@ northlandchurch.net 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 pjgrannan@yahoo.com 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 Mentors and Classroom Assistants Needed Mentors and classroom assistants are needed for Milwee Middle School students in Longwood. Need to be 18 years old or older and available at least one hour per week until the end of the school year. Must complete SCPS Dividend process. Buzz Vincent, Milwee Middle School at 407-746-3802 or buzz_vincent@scps.k12.fl.us The Mercy Drive Achievers Club This is an after-school program of 51 children who gather weekdays from 3:30 to 5:30 for homework help, Bible lessons, interactive learning, fellowship and fun. The club needs

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 Public Elementary School Bible Clubs Held on a weekly basis in a number of Seminole and Orange County schools (30 clubs last school year). Across the USA, 4,385 Good News Clubs were held by churches. YOU can volunteer in a school! Training and visual literature is available. See children and families come to Christ! 407896-7288 or cefcenfl@earthlink.net or go to the website: www.cefcenfl.org. Reading/Tutoring Ministry Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Goldsboro Elementary & Magnet School, Sanford. Teens through people in their 80s, read as “Nanas,” “Papas” or “Buddies” to kindergarteners, and/or tutor second-graders in reading or math for one, two or three hours. Tutoring may be done on alternate days. Mary Weeks at Marykweeks@gmail. com or 407-977-0724, or Elaine Gritter at egritter@bellsouth.net or 407-327-1474 Reading and Math Buddies Mondays through Fridays, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Goldsboro Elementary School. Help make a difference for a child struggling with reading or math by volunteering one hour a week. Rebekah_richey@scps.k12. fl.us or 407-252-7009 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 Serve as a Worship Facilitator at the Orlando Bridge We are looking for a few good men! This position is responsible for greeting the inmates for service, handing out prayer cards and worship guides, and hosting the live feed for the Northland worship service through a ROKU box. Training is provided, and most serve one or two times per month. Emily Tallman at 407-949-4017 or emily.tallman@ northlandchurch.net Temporarily House Children Loving Christian mentors and volunteer host homes are needed to temporarily house children through Bethany Christian Services’ Safe Families for Children ministry. Training is provided, and background checks are required. Jamie at Bethany Christian Services at 407-877-4006 or jerpenbach@ bethany.org The Sharing Center Volunteers are needed at the Longwood and Sanford sites. Some positions include working at the client services offices or the thrift store, and picking up food from businesses. Volunteers also are needed in

the Center’s Oasis, where homeless kids and adults can take a shower, get clothes washed, and use computers for homework and job searches. 407-260-9155 or www.thesharingcenter.org/volunteer Find other ways to serve in your community at 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 Asbury Theological Seminary Healing Conference Sunday, March 3 and Monday, March 4, Asbury Seminary, Harper Room. The conference topics will include “Jesusmodeled ministry,” “healing of the human spirit,” “the word of knowledge used in healing ministry” and “physical healing.” asbury.to/healing, 800.2ASBURY or asburyseminary.edu Be a Bridge – Connect With People of Diverse Faith Traditions See below for upcoming ways you can engage and serve with people of many faiths in our Central Florida community. Pastor Gus Davies at 407-949-4008 or gus.davies@ northlandchurch.net, or Robert Ray at 407415-8528 or Robert.Ray@nrmafla.com or Jeneba Davies at 407 435-4673 • Religion 101 Series — Join us for an overview of some of the major religions in Central Florida’s interfaith community. Presentations are at 7 p.m. at the Holocaust Center, 851 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland. – Tuesday, March 12 — Baha’i with George and Farideh Via – Tuesday, April 9 — Unitarian Universalism with Rev. Kathy Schmitz – Tuesday, May 7 — A panel with presenters of Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, Christianity, Sikhism, Hinduism, Baha’i and Unitarian Universalism. info@holocaustedu.org • Harmony House – Work with other faith traditions to build a better community. This is Northland’s partnership with the Interfaith Council of Central Florida and Habitat for Humanity’s second “Harmony House” build. Work side by side with other faith traditions. Skills? No Skills? It makes no difference. You can make a difference in someone’s life. Robert Ray at 407-4158528 or Robert.Ray@nrmafla.com Central Florida’s Job Fair (CFEC.org) Wednesday, March 27, noon to 4 p.m., Central Florida Fairgrounds & Exposition Park, 4603 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando. Visit www.CFEC.org to preregister, get job fair tips, research the companies listed, get directions or search Central Florida’s Online Job Board. Christian HELP at 407-834-4022 or christianhelp.org Community Bible Study Wednesdays, through May 8, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Community United Methodist on 17-92. Please join women from all backgrounds and levels of Bible knowledge to study Hebrews. Children’s program is available. New Spanish group. Registration is now open. Olga Lizardo at 407-4159578, Eunice Hopkins at 407-339-6112 (en Español), or visit Orlando.CBSclass.org

Healing Grace Tuesdays, 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 Home Run, Movie About Celebrate Recovery Home Run, the movie is about baseball all-star Cory Brand, who knows what it takes to win in the big leagues. But off the field, with memories of his past haunting him, his life was spiraling out of control. Experience hope! Take someone you love to see this new movie on opening weekend, April 19. Based on thousands of true stories, Home Run is a powerful reminder that with God, it’s never too late … freedom is possible. and to purchase tickets: Laurie Jean Harrington at 407-927-4393 or celebraterecovery@ northlandchurch.net Healing and Transition (HAT) Program Serving men and women recently released from incarceration, and their families. Mentors/coaches needed; training is provided. Jobs, housing and other basic needs. Grant writer is needed. Susan Lumb at 321-297-2416 or susan.lumb@ hatprogram.org Study of Genesis through Bible Study Fellowship International (BSF) BSF began in September and is providing an interdenominational, in-depth Bible study of the book of Genesis. Day and evening classes are available for women, evenings for men and there are age-appropriate classes for children of all ages. For additional information about BSF International www. bsfinternational.org. For class details and/ or registration information: Orlando Evening Women’s Class - Gina Horton at vhorton827@aol.com; Southwest Orlando Day Women’s Class - Edie Chambers at ebie948@gmail.com; Northwest Orlando Day Women’s Class - Mimi Certo at Mimi@ websolvers.com; Oviedo Day Women’s Class - JillRead at jillread@aol.com; Orlando Evening Men’s Class - Gary Klein at garykleinbsf@gmail.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 7:30 p.m., Reformed Theological Seminary, Oviedo. Join a fellowship of men pursuing sexual integrity. Kevin Sipp at klsipp@sbcglobal. net or 407-949-4000, xt. 1862

PARENTS NearHim Home Educators Supports and encourages families that God has called to teach their children at home. www.nearhim.com Parents Group for Moms and Dads Impacted by Homosexuality Second Monday each month, 7 p.m., Altamonte Springs ministry location. Join this group where you can share your feelings, and learn how to respond to your gay loved one in a Godly way. For confidential information Cherrie at cherrierowe@aol.com or 407-322-6850

WOMEN Beth Moore Living Proof Event November 8 and November 9, Daytona Beach Ocean Center. Spread the word; call your girlfriends; reserve your seats now to sit with other women from Northland! The event ticket cost is $69. (Payment is required now to get this discount.) and registration: Jane Gibbons at gibbonsjane@bellsouth.net, 407-637-5443 or 828-318-5056 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 Women’s Connection Luncheon Third Wednesday of each month, 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 Women of Faith 2013 in Orlando Friday, September 20, 7 to 10 p.m., and Saturday, September 20, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Amway Center. Interested in joining other women from our church for Women of Faith 2013 in Orlando? Join us! We have tickets so we can sit together as a group! Registration and payment due April 1. The lineup Includes: Third Day, Max Lucado, Sheila Walsh, Lisa Harper, CeCe Winans, Angie Smith and Mark Lowry. Check out the website for more information: womenoffaith.com/events/ believe-god-can-do-anything-orlando-fl/. Stephanie Marks at 407-227-7964 or stepha. marks@gmail.com 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. Pam Oldham at info@J4Leaders.org or 407-522-4797

Donations

Please take clean, usable clothing, toys, household items, nonperishable food items and supplies to The Sharing Center, Fairmont Plaza, 600 N. Highway 1792, Longwood. 407-260-9155 or www. thesharingcenter.org

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. 407949-4000 or serve@northlandchurch.net

Christian and classic children’s books as well as parenting and marriage books are needed for the Northland Children’s and Family library. Bethany Durys at bethany. durys@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0541 Men’s casual clothes, backpacks, blankets, tennis shoes and hygienic supplies, are needed by Downtown Homeless ministry at St. George’s Orthodox Church, a ministry to the homeless in Orlando. Dave Mullen at dmull77@yahoo.com Vehicles are needed at Recovery House of Central Florida (www.recoveryhouseinc. org). It also needs pressure-washing equipment, power tools and hand tools. Erik Robinson at 407-323-5857 or erikrhcf@yahoo.com Bed sheets, pillowcases and other items are needed at Safehouse of Seminole for battered women and their children. Complete needs list at www.safehouseofseminole.org. admin@safehouseofseminole.org or 407302-5220 Men’s neckties and dress shirts are needed to support the dress code for participants in the Healing and Transition (HAT) Program. HAT is a program for men and women looking for life transformation following incarceration. Donated cars assist with transportation to work. Susan Lumb at 321-297-2416 or susan.lumb@hatprogram.org Bibles are needed for the Downtown Homeless Ministry. Donate new or used Bibles at the Northland Bookstore. Dave Mullen at dmull77@yahoo.com Chairs needed! If you have unwanted, overused or slightly used wooden, plastic or fabric desk chairs, dining chairs, kitchen chairs or similar chairs (but no recliners, living room chairs or den furniture, please), we’d love to take them off your hands. All chairs must be in good repair. This is for the Healing and Transition (HAT) program in partnership with Art House Orlando. To donate chairs, contact Susan Lumb at susan.lumb@hatprogram.org or 321-3633926.

Looking for ministry-related jobs in Central Florida? Need to hire at your ministry? Find and post

paid positions at jobs. northlandchurch.net.

Holy Week

MAUNDY THURSDAY Thursday, March 28 7 p.m. at Longwood. FREE showing of The Passion of the Christ. No child care. GOOD FRIDAY Friday, March 29

Noon at Longwood and online. No child care.

EASTER WORSHIP SERVICES No Children’s Church. Child Care for 3-year-olds and younger will be provided.

Saturday, March 30

5 and 7 p.m. at Longwood and online

Sunday, March 31

7 a.m. (sunrise) at Mount Dora and Oviedo 8 a.m. at Longwood and online 10 a.m.+* at Longwood, Mount Dora, Oviedo and online Noon* and 5 p.m. at Longwood and online

Monday, April 1

7 p.m. at Longwood and online

+ Hearing-impaired interpretation available. * Spanish interpretation available.

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 Thom Willis, Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 thom.willis@northlandchurch.net Owusu Amaning, Vice Chairman. . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1797 owusu.amaning@northlandchurch.net Marcus Mennenga, Secretary-Treasurer. . . . . . . 407-949-7169 marcus.mennenga@northlandchurch.net Dale Burket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1809 dale.burket@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 Felipe Santos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7168 felipe.santos@northlandchurch.net Tim Wright. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1804 tim.wright@northlandchurch.net

PASTOR’S BIO 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. Learn more about Pastor Hunter’s life in ministry at northlandchurch.net/joelhunter. Stay informed about his involvement with current events at www.pastorjoelhunter.com.

ACCESS MINISTRIES We have programs and services for individuals with disabilities. Find out more at northlandchurch.net/blogs/category/ access_ministries/. Heather Subbert at heather.subbert@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1828

DISTRIBUTED SITES

WHOM DO I CONTACT IF:

MOUNT DORA SITE The Seventh-Day Adventist Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. 18440 Highway 441, Mount Dora, FL 32757 The church is on the south side of Highway 441. Look for the “Northland” sign. Northland at Mount Dora HUB 17943 U.S. Highway 441, Mount Dora, FL 32757 (Overflow parking is available in the Pinch-A-Penny Pools’ parking lot next door.) Facebook.com . . . . www.facebook.com/northlandmountdora General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 Jeff Bell, Site Minister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7184 or jeff.bell@northlandchurch.net

I am in crisis? Northland’s main line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000

OVIEDO SITE Reformed Theological Seminary. . . . . . . . . . . 9 and 11 a.m. 1231 Reformation Drive, Oviedo, FL 32765 The Seminary is located at the corner of Mitchell Hammock Road and Alafaya Woods Boulevard, just east of State Road 434 (Alafaya Trail). 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

HOUSE CHURCHES Even though Northland is what could be called a “megachurch,” we are committed to helping others do church on as small a scale as a few people in a home. That means we want to bring resources and encouragement, and training for ministry to people where they live, and work and play. The house church allows that to happen anywhere in the world. Visit northlandchurch.net/housechurch for an introductory video from Dr. Hunter which will help you learn more about starting a house church. For more videos on how to build a simple church, so that you can effectively gather with others to transform your community, visit www. doingchurchsimply.com.

Crystal River, FL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturdays, 5 p.m. Tom and Alice Austin: aaustin@qahomes.com or 352-270-8764 DeLand, FL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 11 a.m. Jeff and Cindy Reinertsen: jsrein1@gmail.com or 386-736-9746 Naples, FL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturdays, 5 p.m. Sam Lewis: samllewis@aol.com or 407-310-1719 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

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? Bob Keiderling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1789 or bob.keiderling@northlandchurch.net I am interested in a Care Ministry? Elaine Harland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4002 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? Rebecca Lang. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1807 volunteer@northlandchurch.net I want to get involved in a serve project? Judy Head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-388-5798 or judy.head@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 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 Lider Dr. Laura Capizzano. . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1824 or laura.capizzano@northlandchurch.net Ministro Mike Fernandez. . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1753 I have a special needs child or if I have special needs? Heather Subbert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1828 or heather.subbert@northlandchurch.net

Salisbury, NC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 4:30 p.m. Laurie and Tim Klaus: pianolauriek@yahoo.com or 704-636-5966

I am facing an unforeseen/unexpected financial crisis and need guidance and resources? Visit LifeHope in the Care Center . . . . . . 407-949-7151 Walk-in hours are Tuesday through Thursday. Doors open at 8:30 a.m., guests are served on a first come first served basis beginning at 9 a.m. Guests must be signed in by noon.

Tyngsboro, MA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 11 a.m. Debbie Miller: NorthlandTyngsboro@gmail.com or 978-649-6115

I need information on jail/prison transition ministries? Emily Tallman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4017 or emily.tallman@northlandchurch.net

Utica, NY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 11 a.m. Terri McDowell: terrilee.mcdowell@gmail.com or 845-332-6762

I need the Resource Advocate or FAO (Family Advocacy Office)? Maria Penzes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0554 or maria.penzes@northlandchurch.net

Venice, FL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 5 p.m. Ron and Marcy Burth: marciabedford@yahoo.com or 941-493-6965