Worship Guide-Respond 12, 2014 by Northland Church

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED MARCH 22-24, 2014

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

UNDERSTANDING POVERTY AND EMPOWERING OTHERS Did You Know … … 46.5 million Americans live in poverty? Handouts don’t help. Come and learn what does. Two times to choose from: Saturday, April 5 and Thursday, April 10. Both classes will be held in the Fellowship Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with one hour for lunch. Register at northlandchurch.net.

EASTER PARTIES

Sign Up for an Easter Party! Come out and celebrate the Easter season with Northlanders who live near you. Enjoy food, fun and fellowship as you celebrate the resurrection of our Lord, and get to know your Northland neighbors. Hosts from all over Central Florida are ready to open their homes and connect with you! To learn more and to sign up for a party in your area, drop by The Hub after service or Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

FAMILY SERVE DAY

Fight Human Trafficking Come out and bring your children to this kid-friendly local serve day. We will be assembling backpacks that are used during the rescue of human trafficking survivors. Human trafficking happens every day in Central Florida. Adults, teenagers and very young children are victims of this crime and it is happening in our own backyard! We want to show the love of Christ to these survivors by providing them with a backpack filled with daily essentials when they are rescued.

Saturday, April 12, 9 a.m. to noon, The Rink, Longwood site. Sign up at northlandchurch.net!

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

Name(s)_____________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

WELCOME! Let’s worship God together! 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!

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Wanted: Stephen Ministers Bring Christ’s love to people facing tough times. Do you have a passion for bringing Christ’s love and care to people who are experiencing pain during difficult transitions in life? If so, you may be a great Stephen Minister candidate. Stephen Ministers care for our congregation by meeting one-on-one with those experiencing grief, job transition or a variety of other struggles. Want to learn more? Stop by The Hub this weekend.

Email_________________________________________________________________________________________

Participate & Connect:

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

northlandchurch.net

Phone_______________________________________________________________________________________

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.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Address______________________________________________________________________________________

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 or The Hub. 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.

generous.northlandchurch.net

Financial Report — March 11 to 17, 2014 This Week

This Year to Date

Need. . . . . . . . . . 235,424 Need. . . . . . . . . 2,589,664 Received. . . . . . . 206,147 Received. . . . . . 2,395,642 Difference. . . . . . (29,277) Difference. . . . . (194,022)

3/22-24/2014

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED MARCH 22-24, 2014

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

UNDERSTANDING POVERTY AND EMPOWERING OTHERS

FAMILY SERVE DAY

EASTER PARTIES

Did You Know …

Fight Human Trafficking

… 46.5 million Americans live in poverty? Handouts don’t help. Come and learn what does.

Come out and celebrate the Easter season with Northlanders who live near you. Enjoy food, fun and fellowship as you celebrate the resurrection of our Lord, and get to know your Northland neighbors. Hosts from all over Central Florida are ready to open their homes and connect with you!

Come out and bring your children to this kid-friendly local serve day. We will be assembling backpacks that are used during the rescue of human trafficking survivors. Human trafficking happens every day in Central Florida. Adults, teenagers and very young children are victims of this crime and it is happening in our own backyard! We want to show the love of Christ to these survivors by providing them with a backpack filled with daily essentials when they are rescued.

Two times to choose from: Saturday, April 5 and Thursday, April 10. Both classes will be held in the Fellowship Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with one hour for lunch.

To learn more and to sign up for a party in your area, drop by The Hub after service or Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, April 12, 9 a.m. to noon, The Rink, Longwood site. Sign up at northlandchurch.net!

Name(s)_____________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

CHECK OUT THE HUB

Email_________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

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______________________________________________________________________________________

3/22-24/2014

Financial Report — March 11 to 17, 2014

generous.northlandchurch.net

Difference. . . . . . (29,277) Difference. . . . . (194,022)

This Week

This Year to Date

Need. . . . . . . . . . 235,424 Need. . . . . . . . . 2,589,664 Received. . . . . . . 206,147 Received. . . . . . 2,395,642

A MESSAGE FROM DR. JOEL C. HUNTER, SENIOR PASTOR (Read about Pastor Joel at northlandchurch.net/joelhunter. Stay informed about his involvement with current events at pastorjoelhunter.com.)

EVANGELISM IN CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS

Give up yourself, and you will find your real self. Lose your life and you will save it. Submit to death, death of your ambitions and favourite wishes every day and death of your whole body in the end: submit with every fibre of your being, and you will find eternal life. Keep back nothing. Nothing that you have not given away will ever be really yours. Nothing in you that has not died will ever be raised from the dead. Look for yourself, and you will find in the long run only hatred, loneliness, despair, rage, ruin, and decay. But look for Christ and you will find Him, and with Him everything else thrown in.

John 1:40-46 (NASB)

One of the two who heard John speak and followed Him, was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. He found first his own brother Simon and said to him, “We have found the Messiah” (which translated means Christ). He brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon the son of John; you shall be called Cephas” (which is translated Peter). The next day He purposed to go into Galilee, and He found Philip. And Jesus said to him, “Follow Me.” Now Philip was from Bethsaida, of the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found Him of whom Moses in the Law and also the Prophets wrote — Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” Nathanael said to him, “Can any good thing come out of Nazareth?” Philip said to him, “Come and see.”

— C.S. Lewis, from Mere Christianity

Worship Focus Come and see the One who was long-awaited, yet who was unexpected; the One who calls us to Himself, yet came for us; the One who knows and loves us as we are, yet makes us new. Prayer

Gracious God, our sins are too heavy to carry, too real to hide, and too deep to undo. Forgive what our lips tremble to name, what our hearts can no longer bear, and what has become for us a consuming fire of judgment. Set us free from a past that we cannot change; open to us a future in which we can be changed; and grant us grace to grow more and more in your likeness and image; through Jesus Christ, the light of the world. Amen. — The Worship Sourcebook

Notes

EASTER LILIES ORDER FORM Honor or memorialize someone you love. Easter lilies have long been recognized as a symbol of hope and life. If you would like to honor or memorialize a loved one, you may purchase a lily for placement in the church during this holy season. To order, fill out this form and place it, along with $8 per lily, in an offering box. Or, you may mail your payment to Northland, A Church Distributed, 530 Dog Track Road, Longwood, FL 32750.

All orders must be received by Tuesday, April 8. Northland worship site: [ ] Longwood

[ ] Mount Dora

[ ] Oviedo

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 The Hub or an Info Kiosk in the foyer on your way out! PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY.

Name(s) ________________________________________________________________________________________ Email ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY

Upcoming Weeks:

Week 13: March 29-31 SERMON: The Gospel of John — Faith and Life: More Than Just a Miracle, with Pastor Jeff Bell Week 14: April 5-7 SERMON: The Gospel of John — Faith and Life: The First Sign, with Pastor Joel C. Hunter

Phone __________________________________________________________________________________________ In honor of_________________________________________

In memory of_______________________________________

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

Given by___________________________________________

Phone_____________________________________________

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 MARCH 22-24, 2014

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

UNDERSTANDING POVERTY AND EMPOWERING OTHERS

FAMILY SERVE DAY

EASTER PARTIES

Did You Know …

Fight Human Trafficking

… 46.5 million Americans live in poverty? Handouts don’t help. Come and learn what does.

Two times to choose from: Saturday, April 5 and Thursday, April 10. Both classes will be held in the Fellowship Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with one hour for lunch.

To learn more and to sign up for a party in your area, drop by The Hub after service or Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, April 12, 9 a.m. to noon, The Rink, Longwood site. Sign up at northlandchurch.net!

Name(s)_____________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

CHECK OUT THE HUB

Email_________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

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______________________________________________________________________________________

3/22-24/2014

Financial Report — March 11 to 17, 2014

generous.northlandchurch.net

Difference. . . . . . (29,277) Difference. . . . . (194,022)

This Week

This Year to Date

Need. . . . . . . . . . 235,424 Need. . . . . . . . . 2,589,664 Received. . . . . . . 206,147 Received. . . . . . 2,395,642

APRIL 2014

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 3. northlandchurch.net/easter

CARE MINISTRIES Hurting? Struggling? In the process of healing?

BAPTISM OPPORTUNITY

You’re not alone. Find needed connection and support in a healing community!

COME TO THE WATER! If you haven’t taken this important step as a disciple of Jesus Christ, now is the time!

Learn more on pages 7 and 13.

Find more info on page 12. OR visit northlandchurch.net/baptism.

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: Worship God — John 4:21 Glorify God for who He is and what He has done. Read the Bible — Jeremiah 1:12 Study God’s message to you often. Share your story — 1 Peter 3:15 Tell others what God is doing in your life. Be in community — John 13:35 Foster environments for relationship. Pray — 1 Peter 3:12 Engage in conversation with God. Serve others — Matthew 25:40 Meet the needs of the people around you. Live 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

northlandchurch.net

¿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.

EASTER AT NORTHLAND

HOLY WEEK MAUNDY THURSDAY — No child care. • Thursday, April 17, 7 p.m. at Longwood. Join us and Z88.3 for a FREE showing of “The Passion of the Christ.” This movie is rated R. Nature’s Table Café will be open before the show. Details: Ruth Sapp at ruth.sapp@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4039 GOOD FRIDAY • Friday, April 18, noon — No child care. —Longwood and online. EASTER WORSHIP SERVICES No Children’s Church. Child care for 3-year-olds and younger kids will be provided. • Saturday, April 19, 5 and 7 p.m. —Longwood and online • Sunday, April 20 —7 a.m. (sunrise) at Oviedo —8 a.m. at Longwood and online —8:30 a.m. at Mount Dora — 10 a.m.+* at Longwood, Mount Dora, Oviedo and online —Noon* and 5 p.m. at Longwood and online • Monday, April 21, 7 p.m. —Longwood and online + Hearing-impaired interpretation available. * Spanish interpretation available.

BELONG MEMBERSHIP SEMINAR Welcome, new members! Interested in membership at Northland? Our next seminar is Saturday, May 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in The Rink. Details: page 12.

Esther Adegboyegaedun

Michael Alexander

Pam Alexander

Doris Alfonso

Bill Anderson

Allison Anderson

John Anderson

Rick Arrigo

Lora Bahnsen

Craig Baker

Diana Baker

Jess Baker

Cheryl Bast

Jan Bast

Joyce Bennett

Patricia Bethea

Maxine Blackwood

Sandra Bledsoe

David Bonnell

Jennifer Boykin

David Braner

Jonathan Braucher

Ben Brewster

Lora Brewster

Carolyn Brodsky

David Brodsky

Jan Brooks

Sharon Brown

Julie Buckner

Robert Buckner

Marcy Burth

Ron Burth

Nicholas Cameron

Monte Carmack

Ricky Carmona

Matthew Clear

Sandy Clear

Jennifer Clemente

Gary Cockerham

Nancy Cook

Jenny Corcoran

Jim Corcoran

Sharmon Craft

Zack Craft

Clarence Crager

Jean Crager

Corrina Cruz

Pete Cruz

Tony Desoto

Alex Detmer

Maureen Detmer

Stephen Dollar

Brian Doyle

Debra Drake

Kevin Early

Elizabeth Eastman

Ashley Ebersole

Ella Elliott-Hicks

Anne-Marie Ferraro

Joanna Foster

Gloria Francis

Barb Gansemer

Mindy Geer

Terry Gibson

Tina Gibson

Connie Goble

Edwin Gonzalez

Maudlyn Gray

ChrissyGriggs

Donna Grzesik

James Grzesik

Mackenzie Grzesik

Tyler Grzesik

Emily Guglielmello

Mia Guthrie

Barry Hagan

Jessica Haussman

Carmen Hayes

Paul Hayes

Lauren Hayes

Cody Hays

Jennifer Hays

Kevin Hays

Ashley Hennan

Shawn Hennan

Arelis Hernandez

Kristy Hobbs

Sam Hobbs

Evan Hoffman

Anxley Holmes-Babilonia

Kristi Hopkins

Sharon Howard

Eddie Hubble

ChanĂĄe Jamison

Jessica Johansen

Claire Jordan

Sean Jordan

Cory Lambert

Hank Lambert

Jeannell Lambert

Nate Lorenz

Chad Lund

Cathy Ma

Robert Ma

Jennyfer Mancino

Tony Mancino

Leon Marke

Maria Marks-Monge

Diana Marrero

Kelly Martin

Branden Martinez-Onstott

Ivette Matos

Renee Matthews

Stephanie Matthews

Steve Matthews

Tanner Matthews

Dory McConnell

Mike McConnell

Nancy McGlynn

Allan McLaughlin

Shelly McLaughlin

Norma Mejia

Ruth Mendoza

Ivette Mojica

Janice Mojica

Marlene Molina

Mildred Moore

Charles Morris

Deborah Morris

Beth Moss

Elizabeth Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill

James Oates

Theresa Oates

Angela Owens

Margarita Perez

Hazel Quigley

Bill Reed

Brenda Reed

Pam Reynolds

Suzanne Rios

Shellie Roach

Amanda Roberts

Justin Roberts

Isaac Rodriguez

Kim Rodriguez

Oscar Rosa

Pat Rosario

John Ross

Marlene Ross

Mario Sanquinetto

Ivonne Schatte

Brittany Shippy

Mike Smith

Alex Tejeda

Amy Tejeda

Hannah Tena

Franie Terpening

Theresa Tiemann

Angelo Toro

Marnie Trapp

Oliver Trapp

Valerie Trap

Ruby Nell Trice

Marius Turkevicius

Andrew Vacca

Sarah Vacca

Pia Valenciano

Joe Valle

Lisa Valle

Erima Vaughn

Jen Vazquez

Thomas Vazquez

Dar Velozo

Darby Vittitow

Dave Waggoner

Chris Wheeler

Kristin Wheeler

Philander White

Vicki Whited

Jeremy Willard

Lisa Willard

Mark Witham

Greg Witmer

Amber Wooden

Ryan Wooden

Doris Yebba

Pastor Kevin Urichko and other leaders are there to answer your questions.

Taking practical steps in faith.

Got questions? Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got you covered.

Participants end the day with a group prayer.

Healing Communities These recovery groups are designed to help you take some next steps in your journey with Christ, to become a disciple who heals first so that you can continue to be built up and eventually focus on helping others who need healing. Celebrate Recovery

His Way Christian Recovery

Recovering Couples Anonymous

SUMMARY: A biblically based program designed to help anyone struggling with hurts, hang-ups or habits (northlandchurch.net/celebraterecovery). WHEN & WHERE: Fridays at 7 p.m., Longwood Sanctuary (optional family-style dinner at 5:45 p.m., $3 charge). RECOVERY AREAS: Chemical addiction; codependency; anger; men’s sexual addiction; women’s eating disorders; women’s emotional, physical and sexual abuse; women’s love and relationship addiction; codependency for moms of prodigals.

SUMMARY: A Christ-centered 12-step program designed to lead those who are hurting away from their false perceptions and into “His Way.” Started in 1989 by Frank and P.J. Turner, His Way is one of Northland’s longest-running ministries. WHEN & WHERE: Thursdays at 7 p.m., The Rink, Fellowship Hall. RECOVERY AREAS: Drug and alcohol addiction; relationship addiction or codependency; sexual addiction; Al-Anon (friends and families of addicts).

SUMMARY: A 12-step fellowship of recovering couples who suffer from many different addictions (recovering-couples. org). WHEN & WHERE: Mondays starting April 7 at 7:45 p.m., The Rink, room 1118. RECOVERY AREAS: All addictions for couples.

“Celebrate Recovery is for both individuals and the entire family, because one person’s addictions and compulsive behaviors will affect the entire family,” says Mary Ann Mannen, a ministry leader and licensed mental health counselor.

“Our small groups really allow people to share what’s on their hearts. No time constraints. No workbooks. Just honest people helping one another walk through their pain and suffering in a loving and non-accusatory manner,” explains A. Jay Fowinkle, who recently was appointed by Frank and P.J. to lead His Way.

“While adults are grappling with a topic at Celebrate Recovery, kids are learning about the same issue at Celebration Place, but on a level and in language they understand. We also just launched The Landing for teens, grades 6 to 12, designed to help young people break patterns of unhealthy behavior. This is really a place for all to begin healing!” CONTACT: Mary Ann Mannen at mmannen@cfl.rr.com or 407-913-4777.

COSA SUMMARY: A 12-step group offering hope to men and women whose lives have been affected by another person’s sexual behavior (cosa-recovery.org). WHEN & WHERE: Mondays starting April 7 at 6:30 p.m., The Rink, room 1116. RECOVERY AREAS: Personal recovery.

“Whether it is your first time attending, or if you have not been in a while, please come and check out the new His Way format.” CONTACT: A. Jay Fowinkle at hisway@northlandchurch.net or 407-416-6630.

LIFE (Living in Freedom Everyday) SUMMARY: For women facing love, sex, romance and relationship addiction. WHEN & WHERE: Thursdays at 7 p.m., Northland at Longwood, room 5106. RECOVERY AREAS: Sex, love and relationship addiction recovery and codependency issues.

“As we begin to share our experiences, strength and hope while working the 12 steps, we grow stronger in spirit,” says Dixie, who serves alongside her husband, David, in several recovery groups at Northland — including Sex Addicts Anonymous and Recovering Couples Anonymous.

According to Suzanne Rucker, a licensed mental health counselor who leads the LIFE group at Northland, “If you are always looking for the next relationship before you are out of the one you are in … or you feel the needs of your partner are greater than yours and that you can’t make it in life without him, then this group is for you.

“We begin to lead our lives more serenely and in deeper fulfillment … little by little, one day at a time. Only in this way can we be of help to others.”

“We focus on freedom from shame, and talk about the root causes of relationship addiction and walk together toward healing. All women are welcome!”

CONTACT: Dixie at RecoveryHealing@aol.com or 407-3123494.

CONTACT: Suzanne Rucker at lifecounselingsolutions@ gmail.com or 407-967-9313.

Faithful & True

Praxis

SUMMARY: The mission of Faithful & True is to support men whose desire it is to honor God with their sexual integrity. WHEN & WHERE: Mondays at 7:30 p.m., The Rink, Fellowship Hall. RECOVERY AREAS: Men’s sexual addiction.

SUMMARY: Started in 1993, Praxis teaches sensitive people, those dealing with fear, anger or anxiety, to handle difficulties using principles from God’s Word. WHEN & WHERE: Tuesdays at 7:15 p.m., Northland at Longwood, Children’s Worship Wing, room 5106. RECOVERY AREAS: Fear, anger and anxiety.

“We share our experience, strength and hope with each other that we may solve our common problems and help other recovering couples restore their relationships,” says Dixie, who is leading this ministry along with her husband, David — who also heads up the Sex Addicts Anonymous men’s group on Monday nights. “We all come from different levels of brokenness. Many of us have been separated or near divorce. We have all sought healing in Recovering Couples Anonymous, which provides a foundation on which you can heal and grow as a couple.” CONTACT: Dixie at RecoveryHealing@aol.com or 407-3123494, or David at dtaylor197@cfl.rr.com or 407-687-5390.

Sex Addicts Anonymous (Men) SUMMARY: A spiritual program based on the principles and traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous (saa-recovery.org). WHEN & WHERE: Mondays starting April 7 at 6:30 p.m., The Rink, room 1115. RECOVERY AREAS: Addictive sexual behavior. “When we start attending meetings of Sex Addicts Anonymous, many of us are surprised to meet people who are enjoying life and experiencing freedom from painful, compulsive behaviors,” explains David, who will lead this new group. “We live in the faith that God’s care is enough for us and that we don’t need to be dishonest to survive.” CONTACT: David at dtaylor197@cfl.rr.com or 407-687-5390.

“To combat sexual addiction, we learn how to have authentic relationships with God and godly men who recognize their need for a Savior,” explains Dr. Bryce Hagedorn, program director of counselor education at the University of Central Florida, who also serves in a variety of ministries at Northland. “Many men stay in the ministry, even after they have found victory, because they discover that the answer to their struggle is relationships. Those who attend Faithful & True say that they wished that they would have found the group a long time ago.” CONTACT: Bryce Hagedorn at brycehagedorn@yahoo.com or 407-227-3072.

“Praxis is a group that teaches you quickly to use God’s principles for mental health and a sound mind,” says Skye Engel, the group’s leader. “We’re not a 12-step program, but rather a reassuring place where you can talk about what God is doing in your life and be blessed by what He’s doing in the lives of others.

Women’s Healing Ministry SUMMARY: For women who have been sexually betrayed — as a child, in dating relationships, or in a past or current marriage. WHEN & WHERE: Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Northland at Longwood, room 4218. RECOVERY AREAS: Sexual addiction, love addiction, infidelity, pornography or any other type of dysfunctional sexual behavior. “There is nothing sadder than a woman suffering in silence, struggling alone and secretly wishing and praying it would just go away,” explains therapist and group facilitator Vicki Wotring. “These issues do not just magically go away, and you can be assured of a confidential, hopeful and supportive group of bruised, trustworthy, loving and compassionate women walking alongside every woman who comes into this group.

“I tell people every week, ‘If you come faithfully for two months, you will see a big difference in your life and in your mental health.’ There are men and women of all ages who come.”

“Women in this group pray together, dine together, support each other and live out their pain together. I would not miss this group for anything because of the depth of hope, healing and health we’re seeing restored and redeemed by Jesus.”

CONTACT: Skye Engel at skyewe@gmail.com or 407-8343158.

CONTACT: Vicki Wotring at celebratelife3@aol.com or 520631-0886.

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Share God’s Love in Haiti BY LUCEE PRICE

orthland is partnering with New Missions from July 15 through 19 to bring a team into Haiti. Since 1983, New Missions has served in Haiti, developing Christian leaders by “changing the life of a child.” Currently, more than 10,000 students attend their 26 elementary schools and a high school in Haiti. New Missions is a full-service Christian mission. The focus is on making disciples, preaching the gospel, and meeting the spiritual, physical and intellectual needs of the poorest of the poor. In each of New Missions’ locations, the people start by establishing a church and school. Each child in a New Missions school is given a hot meal daily, as well as ongoing medical care. New Missions has a fully staffed medical clinic in Haiti and continues to train health workers to serve the local villages. New Missions’ 26 churches are staffed with Haitian pastors who have been trained at its Bible college in Haiti. In Haiti, the team will work alongside New Missions at one of its 26 schools and churches. There the team members will be guided by a local pastor, who will show them how to effectively minister in the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. This is the first time a team is joining New Missions in Haiti for mission work other than rebuilding after the devastating earthquakes there. Opportunities to serve Haiti that week may include a half-day VBS-type program at each

of the villages in the area, women’s and men’s devotionals, the sharing of donations, painting and more. Bring a flexible heart, and be ready to experience what God already has planned! This team will be housed in bunkhouses of two to four people, and will share devotions and all meals together where it will be staying. Each morning, a New Missions pastor will lead in devotions, and after each meal, the team will assist in cleaning up. Each morning and afternoon, it will go out to a local village. It also will get to experience worship in community with some villages. In the evening, the team will gather to reflect and pray. Because of the nature of the current conditions in Haiti, only children 10 years and older may join the team. They must be with a parent if they are 10 to 12. Children 13 to 17 years old may join the team with a parental consent form, and all adults are welcome. There are no required immunizations, but a current tetanus vaccination is strongly recommended. A passport with at least six months left till renewal is required. Step outside of your comfort zone to experience what God is doing there and what He can do in you. You will come back changed! Positive change in the world comes from a cross-cultural understanding that we are created in God’s image and are all loved by Him. Serving can be who you are, not just what you do. Join me to discover what that means for you! Children at New Missions schools get hot meals and medical care.

Step out of your comfort zone, and see how God is working!

The team will go to a local village each day and worship!

The team will work with New Missions at one of its schools and churches.

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SERVE LOCALLY Come to Northland’s Senior Citizens Expo! D

o you wish to retain your well-being by living a longer, healthier retirement? Join us Friday, April 4 for a free Senior Expo for senior citizens and their caregivers. This is an informative, interactive day that allows you to come and go at your convenience. The expo will offer exhibits and workshops on many topics, such as fitness, safety, finances, and emotional and spiritual support. Health and vision screenings also will be available. Exhibits (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) – Adopt-a-Grandparent/ Longwood Health Center, Rollins College Lifelong Learning, AARP, AAA, Casselberry Recreation Center, Creating Divine Order, Seminole County Public Library, Lighthouse for the Blind of Central Florida, One Senior Place, Seniors Intervention, A Place for Mom, Center for Independent Living, FIT, Identity Theft/PNC Bank, Northland’s Disaster Response Senior Buddy Program, Staying Fit, and Hunter Vision. Lunch (noon to 1 p.m.) – “Ask-a-Doctor” Dr. Grace Sarvotham on “Benefits of Exercise and Memory” and Dr. Rick Baxley on “Are These Aches and Pains Normal?”

Workshops (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) – They are scheduled every 30 minutes, and each workshop is offered twice during the day. Workshops include Care for the Caregiver, Fall Prevention/ Home Safety, Meals for One, Staying Fit, Living on a Fixed Income, Introduction to Massage, Grief Measures, and Seniors and Crime. Special workshop: Senior Survival Seminar (9 a.m. to noon) – Presented by Kathleen Flammia, elder law attorney, who will discuss Medicaid, estate planning and veteran benefits. Health screenings (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) – Those offered: blood pressure, medication interaction (noon to 2 p.m.), vision (9 a.m. to noon), blood sugar, and a screening for a free telephone through Florida Telecommunication Relay, as well as cholesterol information. Hope you join us and bring a friend! Don’t forget your list of medications. Judy Head at judy.head@ northlandchurch.net or 407-388-5798

Family Serve Day J

oin us April 12 from 9 a.m. to noon in The Rink for a kid-friendly local Serve project. We are writing letters of encouragement and packing backpacks for survivors of human trafficking. There will be a short kid-appropriate presentation on human trafficking. Judy Head at judy.head@northlandchurch.net or 407-388-5798

Servant Leader of the Month: Marlena Kress

arlena serves every week at Northland at Longwood, helping with Disaster Response and local Serve projects. She has a gift of organization and loves to take on challenging projects. In addition, she has recently started serving with Celebrate Recovery-Mount Dora. She is one of the hardest-working people you could ever meet, always greeting people with a smile and a kind word.

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. Harvest Time International. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 12 Downtown Homeless Ministry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 12 Ronald McDonald House (serve dinner). . . . . . . . . . . April 12 Downtown Homeless Ministry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 26 Pathways to Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 26

Join us for a Family Serve Day here at Northland on Saturday, April 12 from 9 a.m. to noon. Kid-friendly projects will be available. Register online at northlandchurch.net/ serve. 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

ur monthly meeting is the fourth Tuesday of the month in the Fellowship Hall. Join us April 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. to hear about disaster safety. Potluck dishes are welcome! Register online at SignUpGenius.com/ go/10C0E49ADA82AA3FD0-disaster4.

Judy Head at judy.head@northlandchurch.net or 407388-5798

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VOLUNTEER at Northland Sign Up for an Easter Party Near You! BY REBECCA LANG

y now you’ve probably heard about the Northland Easter parties happening all over Central Florida this month. Nathan and his family told us about their Christmas party and how much they enjoyed spending time with old friends, meeting Northlanders who live in the same neighborhood, and watching the kids running around, having a great time with one another. If you haven’t seen Nathan’s video or don’t know how our Easter party idea came to fruition, let’s catch you up. Near the end of last year, we thought it would be a good idea to help our congregation members find connection points in their own neighborhoods. With Christmas around the corner, why not help families in our congregation plan Christmas parties, invite Northlanders to attend, and pray these parties lead to new relationships? Throughout December, 69 families that are passionate about connection and relationship-building opened their homes to celebrate the season and, along the way, realized there were Northlanders right around the corner. We received so many great stories from our hosts and guests about meeting new friends, reconnecting with old friends, and plans their families have to continue meeting and spending time together. Another outcome from these parties is several first principle groups were formed and are

meeting regularly to learn what the Bible teaches us about discipleship. We loved hearing these stories! So what does this mean for you and our upcoming Easter parties? Beginning April 1, Northland families are opening their homes again to welcome our congregation to join them to celebrate Easter. This time around, we are doing things a little bit differently. Instead of sending out invitations, we’re inviting you to visit us in The Hub after worship or during the week to use our interactive map, where you can find the party nearest you. If you don’t have time to drop by The Hub, visit the site Nathan and his team have been working on at northlandchurch.net/neighbors. If there isn’t a party near you and you’d like to host one, let us know! We’ll help you get going! Contact Rebecca at 407937-1807 or rebecca.lang@northlandchurch.net. We are so grateful for the families who are leading these parties! Our prayer is that you’ll join a party because we’re sure you’ll meet new friends and have a great time sharing stories and building relationships. That’s really what these parties are all about – connecting with Northlanders in your community to share what God is doing in your life so church isn’t just a place where you go but the people you live with everywhere, every day.

Rebecca and Jordan would love to help you connect!

Volunteer Needs: Be sure to check out some of our pressing needs. We’d love to help connect you! Give Jordan a call, or visit him in The Hub! Jordan at 407-949-1178 or jordan.gritter@northlandchurch.net Weekend service info host: Be available to answer questions, direct guests or show hospitality to our congregants before and after service at one of our info kiosks in the foyer. We’ll give you the training and resources you need to help our guests and congregants in an effective and meaningful way. Terri Wenner at infohosts@northlandchurch.net or 407-833-0360 Communion: There are several ways to help during Communion weekends. We are in need of servers and post communion clean up after Sunday morning and Monday night worship. Karen Hays at communion@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0575 Children’s Ministries teachers and helpers: Help bring the message of the gospel to our children each week as a Children’s Church teacher or assistant. We will train and equip you. Debbie Blahnik at debbie.blahnik@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7162 Children’s check-in greeter: Welcome and check in our Northland families with children for weekend worship. Help them find the right classroom, and answer any questions they have. Debbie Blahnik at debbie.blahnik@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7162

Lucee Price and friends connect at the McMurrins’ Christmas party.

Stephanie Fishbaugh helps kids with crafts at the Tardonias’ Christmas party.

Public safety workers: The safety of our children and congregation is a top priority. There are several ways you can connect with this team. Opportunities include joining our parking, security and/or law enforcement team. Jeff Hess at jeff.hess@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1827 Hub hosts: Are you a connector? Do you love talking to people and helping them find their next step? If so, we could use you! Come hang out in The Hub after the service you regularly attend, and welcome our guests and congregants. Rebecca Lang at rebecca.lang@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1807 Nurses, doctors and EMTs: Serve the children of our Access ministry during service on Saturday nights in the children’s grade school wing. We have several children with medical needs who would love a “Buddy” with medical knowledge. Heather Subbert at heather.subbert@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1828

Lots of new faces came out for the Doss Christmas party.

Two new friends exchange phone numbers after meeting at their Northland Christmas party.

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STUDENT MINISTRIES 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 LUGrox Saturdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. (Off April 19) LUGrox is an evening full of high energy, high impact and just plain fun! You’ll find thrilling games, solid teaching, rockin’ worship and friend-connecting small groups. Optional dinner (two slices of pizza, chips and lemonade) is available for $3. Register by completing the profile, linked at the top of northlandchurch.net/ middleschool. 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.

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 Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Ninth- to 12th-graders are invited to an evening of small and large group discipleship, worship and community. Small groups meet from 6 to 6:50 p.m., food and games are available from 6:50 to 7:15 p.m., with everyone coming together at 7:15 p.m. First-time attendees are encouraged to complete the high school profile at northlandchurch.net/highschool before attending.

Senior Life Prep Sundays, 1:15 p.m., the Gritters’, 101 Caspian Cove, Sanford. Connect with other seniors, and plan for graduation and what happens next! Attend Senior Life Prep, and save the dates for the Senior Trip, March 12 to 16!

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 ($3 donation), Bible study and small group connection. Holly Christian at 407-883-1891 or pursuedbychrist@gmail.com

Mark Your Calendar! For more info, visit northlandchurch.net/middleschool or northlandchurch.net/highschool

The Landing Fridays, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. Do you know of a hurting or struggling teen? Are you a teen who feels like life is out of control? The Landing is a 52-week program that is based on the beatitudes, is geared specifically toward teens in grades 6 through 12, is studentdriven, and runs concurrently with Celebrate Recovery. The Landing is a safe place where struggling teens can acquire tools to live a Christ-centered life. No registration is required. Suzanne Long at slong27@gmail.com

Servant Leadership Ministry We offer servant leadership training and opportunities to serve for 9th-graders (setup crew), 10th- to 12th-graders (LUGheads, Welcome, Admin, Cafe Teams) and college students (small group leaders and work crews). northlandchurch.net/highschool

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CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES 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: Kristen Roy

We learned about how Jesus was tempted, but He always did what was right. We can make right choices too!

Kristen is dedicated to helping her class hear and learn the truth of God’s Word. She expresses her love for Christ with a calm and gentle spirit that welcomes and engages every child. Kristen is kind and patient, teaching the children in her class all about Jesus and His love. Thank you, Kristen, for your dedication and service; you are a blessing to Children’s Ministries!

Why did you make that?

Mark Your Calendar! JumpStart!

for 5th-Graders and Their Parents! Saturday, April 19 at 6:30 p.m.

Parents and fifth-grade students, come have fun, and fellowship with Student Ministries leaders as your guides. Bring a covered dish to share. Jeremy Penn, Northland’s middle school minister, at jeremy.penn@northlandchurch.net, or Krystal Rivera of Children’s Ministries at krystal.rivera@northlandchurch.net

Young Believers

Step 1 Young Believers class for kids in grades two through five and their parents starts April 13 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. and registration: Krystal Rivera at 407-949-7153 or krystal.rivera@northlandchurch.net

WAYS TO RESPOND Baptisms

Adult Baptisms Sunday, April 13, 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, May 17, 7 p.m., room 4206. Child care is available upon request. Diane Jones at 407-949-7188 or diane.jones@northlandchurch.net

Bible Studies

The group study will approach this topic from the 40,000-foot level, with contextual history in mind, delving deep into the Word. Robert Johnson at 407-937-1765 or robert. johnson@northlandchurch.net Luke (The Life and Times of Jesus) Sundays, 10:45 a.m., rooms 4206-07. Come early for refreshments, and make new friends. Investigate Luke’s historical documentation of events that surround the life and teaching of Jesus. Hosted by John and Carolyn Jones. Taught by Dr. Wayne Lukens. Wayne Lukens at wlukens@cfl.rr.com or 407-3654735 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

ADULTS

MEN

Acts Bible Study Sundays through December 28, 9 to 10:30 a.m., room 4206. Learn from Dr. Dan Lacich how the first-century church in the book of Acts relates to us today as we become disciples and establish and plant churches that will impact the world with the gospel. Barb Olsen at barbara.olsen@ northlandchurch.net

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@ adullamroad.com

FaithAbility Third Friday of the month, 6:30 p.m., room 5100, Children’s Worship Wing. Monthly Bible study and connection group for adults with intellectual disabilities and their family members and friends. Bring your Bible. Heather Subbert at heather.subbert@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1828 Firm Foundations Sundays, either 9 a.m. or 10:45 a.m., room 4209. Study the Bible chronologically for one year to understand God’s overarching plan from creation to Christ. This class is 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. The study guide is available in the Northland Bookstore. Register at northlandchurch.net/classes. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura. pinckard@northlandchurch.net. Mike Sheffey at msheffey@cfl.rr.com Hispanic Ministry - Bible Study Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 5100. Child care is available - for reservation, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net. Laura Capizzano at laura.capizzano@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1824 Ministerio Hispano - Estuido Biblico Semanal Todos los miércoles de 7 a 8:30 p.m. en el aula 5100. Cuidado de niños está disponible - póngase en contacto con Laura Pinckard a laura.pinckard@northlandchurch. net. Laura Capizzano a laura.capizzano@ northlandchurch.net o 407-937-1824 Letters of Paul Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 2211, Administration Wing. Study the teachings of Paul chronologically, with an eye from history.

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

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 of Honor Thursdays, 7:15 to 9 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing, room 5102. This weekly meeting of men consists of fun and watching a DVD, followed by a group discussion, family and business topics, prayer and praise reports. All topics revolve around the biblical definition of “manhood,” raising men as family leaders and being disciples of Christ. Vito Fera at vito@networksoundinc.com or 407-923-5115 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 “David: Seeking a Heart Like His” Beth Moore Study Mondays, March 10 through May 19, 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., or Tuesdays, March 11 through May 20, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care. Ladies, if you’ve ever experienced doubts, fears, temptations, losses or anguish over family problems, this 11-week class is for you! Workbooks are available at the Northland Bookstore for $17.95. Child care is provided; contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net. and registration for Mondays: Anne Sullivan at 407-332-8318 or annesullivan@cfl.rr.com, or Cherrie Rowe at cherrierowe@aol.com; and registration for Tuesdays: Tracie Theune at 407-402-2417

or theunemom@aol.com, or Cherrie Rowe at cherrierowe@aol.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, May 3, 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. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch. Registration on-line or email to: belong@northlandchurch.net Ruth Sapp at 407-949-4039 or ruth. sapp@northlandchurch.net • Online: Anytime at northlandchurch.net/ series/belong_study/ • DVD: Anytime and sold in the Northland bookstore at Longwood. Blended Family Educational Series Sundays, through April 20, 9 to 10:30 a.m., room 4204. Find support with other families experiencing similar blended family struggles and challenges. Learn how to build a healthy blended family in this Christian-based eightweek series. The book (optional) is $13.99 in the Northland Bookstore. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net. Jeff Reinking at jfreinking@cfl.rr.com or 407-616-6658 Compass Orientation Thursday, April 24, 6:30 p.m., room 4218. Looking to get out of debt? Looking to better manage your finances? Come and learn what the Bible has to say about money in a spring Compass group. ? Julie Meeker at julie. meeker@northlandchurch.net or 407-9371772 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. Shirley Todd at shirleytodd325@aol.com Godly Wisdom for Business Tuesdays, April 15 through May 27, 7 to 8:45 p.m., room 4218. This course helps people to become wiser leaders, better equipped to combine God’s Word and business practices to achieve business success and personal growth. Dr. Sam Certo, a Northland elder, business professor and past dean at the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College will teach the course. People from both profit and nonprofit organizations are welcome. The course is based on Dr. Certo’s book “Chasing Wisdom: Finding Everyday Leadership in Business and Life.” Topics covered include building good pride, bridling the tongue and righteous anger. The book will be available at the class. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@northlandchurch.net. Dr. Certo at scerto@rollins.edu Haiti Distributed Journey Info Meeting Friday, April 4, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., The Hub.

Learn about the July 15 to 19 trip to Haiti, in partnership with New Missions. This team will work with one or two villages and the pastor over those villages to provide a VBS program and do various work projects. New Missions will provide details regarding the ministry based on the needs of the villages and pastors in Haiti. The trip is from July 15 to 19, and the cost is approximately $1,425. Kids ages 10 to 12 may go with a parent, and those ages 13 to 17 may attend with a signed waiver without a parent. Lucee Price at gobewith@gmail.com or 407-921-6835 Holy Land Info Meeting Tuesday, April 22, 7 to 8 p.m., room 4128. Explore and discover the opportunity to journey in the Holy Land with Pastor Gus Davies and Dr. Dan Lacich. The trip is from November 29 to December 10. See places from the Old and New Testament Bible stories come alive before your eyes! Be inspired as you learn on location the roots of our Christian faith. Worship and partake of the Lord’s Supper together in the Garden Tomb, pray in the Garden of Gethsemane, sail across the Sea of Galilee, and visit many other holy sites in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria. This is a fantastic occasion to celebrate our Christian heritage and expand your educational experiences with your family and friends. Invite others to come and see! info@ universaltravelisrael.com or 407-831-0062 Senior Citizens Expo Friday, April 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Rink. Do you wish to retain your well-being by living a longer, healthier retirement? If so, join us for this free Senior Expo for senior citizens and their caregivers. The expo will offer exhibits, health screenings, and workshops on many topics, such as fitness, safety, finances, and emotional and spiritual support. The expo will provide information on and resources for Judy Head at healthy living for seniors. judy.head@northlandchurch.net or 407-3885798 Understanding Poverty/Serving to Empower Saturday, April 5, or Thursday, April 10, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., fellowship hall, Northland at Longwood. We come into contact with “people in need” every day in all walks of our lives. There isn’t a magic formula or fix that we can do in our own strength, unfortunately. Many Christians don’t recognize by providing a handout to those who are capable of helping themselves, churches and ministries contribute to the materially poor’s sense of shame and undermine their capacity to work. This class will cover the basics of understanding poverty and how we can best serve those who are experiencing hardship in their lives. Participants also will spend time understanding how sometimes our help can actually hurt those we serve. Register at northlandchurch. wufoo.com/forms/understanding-povertysaturday-452014 or northlandchurch.wufoo. com/forms/understanding-poverty-thursdayapril-10-2014. Emily Tallman at emily. tallman@northlandchurch.net or 407-9494017

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. Krystal Rivera at krystal.

rivera@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7153 • STEP 1—BECOMING A PART OF GOD’S FAMILY: Sundays, starting April 13, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Focus: Salvation and assurance. Includes Communion instruction. • STEP 2—THE MOST IMPORTANT THING: Sundays, March 2 through April 6, 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—DISCOVERING THE POWER OF THE BIBLE: Wednesdays, January 22 through April 16, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Focus: This course will answer questions that we have about the Bible, such as these: What’s in the Old and New Testament? How do we use the Bible? Why did God give us the Bible? Why translate it? How can we understand it? How can we share it with others? Pizza will be served at 6 p.m. for a small charge.

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 Frank other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. Turner at 407-599-9770 or Carol Sorensen at 407-617-6449 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. Nancy Cook 407-484-3069 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. Laurie pinckard@northlandchurch.net. Jean Harrington at celebraterecovery@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1799 COSA Mondays starting April 7, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., room 1102. Cosa is a recovery program for men and women whose lives have been affected by someone else’s compulsive sexual behavior. In Cosa, people find hope whether or not there is a sexually addicted person currently in their lives. With the humble act of reaching out, they begin the process of recovery. Child care is available. ? Dixie Taylor at whistledixie1@aol.com or 407312-3494, or cosa-recovery.org Divorce Recovery Tuesdays, call for time and location. Next session starts May 6. 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. Child care is available. 407-937-1749 GriefShare Mondays, through June 10 (no meeting May 26), 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., rooms 4206-07. If you are experiencing grief due to the death of a loved one, this healing ministry helps walk you through the steps toward healing. The journal is available for $19 in the Northland Bookstore. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@northlandchurch. net. and registration: Elaine Harland-Colter at elaine.harland-colter@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4002 His Way Thursdays, 7 p.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. A Christcentered, 12-step recovery support 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. A. Jay Fowinkle at Hisway@northlandchurch.net or 407-4166630 PRAXIS (Conquering Fear, Anger, Anxiety) Tuesdays, 7 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. From classes in PeaceMaker to conflict coaching and mediation, this ministry makes a difference in all relationships. Nita Zelenak at nita_zelenak@ntm.org (regarding class), or Rich Arndt at volvoom@gmail.com (regarding mediation and conflict coaching) Recovering Couples Anonymous Mondays starting April 7, 7:45 to 9 p.m., room 1118. RCA is a 12-step program and fellowship of recovering couples. They suffer from many different addictions, and they share their experience, strength and hope with one another, that they may solve their common problems and help other recovering couples restore their relationships. The primary purpose is to stay committed in loving and intimate relationships, and to help other couples achieve freedom from addictive and destructive relationships. Child care is available. ? David Taylor at dtaylor197@cfl.rr.com or 407-687-5390, Dixie Taylor at whistledixie1@aol.com, or recovering-couples.org Stephen Ministry The Stephen Ministry equips laypeople to provide confidential, one-to-one Christian care to individuals in our congregation and community who are experiencing difficulties. Opportunities are in getting training and having a Stephen Minister. Lynda D.W.D. Mason at lynda.mason@ northlandchurch.net or Elaine Harland-Colter at 407-949-4002 Support for the Separated Tuesdays, call for time and location. Next session starts May 6. Support group for those who are separated with court papers pending, for healing, hope and reconciliation in the Lord. Registration and assessment required. Child care is available. 407-9371749

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 SAA for Men Mondays beginning April 7, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., room 1116. As a fellowship of recovering addicts, Sex Addicts Anonymous offers a message of hope to anyone who suffers from sex addiction. The basic principles of recovery practiced by SAA are found in the Twelve Steps, and they can apply the Steps and Traditions to sex addiction, making recovery possible. Child care is provided. ? David Taylor at dtaylor197@cfl.rr.com or 407-687-5398, or saa-recovery.org

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. Suzanne Rucker at 407-967-9313 or net. LifeCounselingSolutions@gmail.com Women’s Healing Ministry Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 4218. 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 Evening Prayer Group Thursdays, 6 to 7 p.m., prayer room. Elaine Harland at 407-949-4002 or elaine.harland@northlandchurch.net

Hispanic Ministry - Friday Prayer Fridays, (except for the third Friday of the month) 7 to 8:30 p.m, room 4108 (prayer room). Gather for a short devotional and prayer. Child care is available - for reservation, contact Laura Pinckard at laura. pinckard@northlandchurch.net. Anita Arce at mrsclasdearce@gmail.com or 407242-3642 Ministerio Hispano - Viernes de Oración Los viernes excepto el tercer viernes del mes. 7 a 8:30pm en la sala 4108 (sala de oración). Nos reuniremos para hacer un pequeno devocional y oración. Cuidado de niños está disponible - póngase en contacto con Laura Pinckard a laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net. Anita Arce a mrsclasdearce@gmail.com o 407-242-3642 National Day of Prayer Thursday, May 1, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, Casselberry. This year, Northland will partner with First United Methodist Church in Casselberry for its annual prayer breakfast. The theme: One Voice United in Prayer. “… so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Romans 15:6, NIV). and reservations: Elaine Harland-Colter at elaine.harlandcolter@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4002

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS Adoption/Foster Care Ministry Third Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m., room 4213. Are you interested or experienced in adoption or foster care? This group provides information, community and enrichment. Child care is available; contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net. Dale.Cowart at dale.cowart@northlandchurch.net or 407949-7165 Arabic-speaking Community Sundays, 9:45 to 10:45 a.m., room 4213. Join in for worship, prayer, fellowship and a cup of coffee. Mamdouh Nasr at 407385-5772 or mamdmata@gmail.com Book Club Thursday, March 27, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 4218. The book club is meeting to discuss the book “Battlefield of the Mind,” by Joyce Meyer. They would love for you to join in and share with the group how Meyer’s writing has impacted your life. Register at bookstore@ northlandchurch.net. Sarah Vacca at sarah.vacca@northlandchurch.net or 407949-7199 Classical Conversations Info Meeting Monday, April 14, 10 a.m. to noon, Children’s Worship Wing foyer. Considering homeschooling? Come and learn more! Classical Conversations is a classical academic community for grade school and middle school families that meets regularly at Northland at Longwood. and registration: Jennie Li at LiLongwoodCC@gmail. com; about Classical Conversations: ClassicalConversations.com Common Ground Adult Ministry (Ages 25-45) 1st and 3rd Mondays, 7:15 to 8:15 p.m., room 1101, 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 or 407-937-0558

14 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., Foyer by Information Desk. 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. www.facebook.com/ knitandchat. Nitza at milliesnow009@ yahoo.com Men’s Racquetball Group Wednesdays, 6 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. Alexis Krogman at alexiskrogman@yahoo.com Moms4Moms: The Next Chapter Last Sunday of the month, 6 to 8 p.m., room 1117, Student Ministries and Care Center. We look forward to building relationships as we seek God’s wisdom in parenting. This will be a great opportunity to discuss many books that will help us navigate the winding road of parenthood. We hope to see you each month as we get to know each other better by sharing both God’s Word and our life experiences. Upcoming book list and meeting dates are April 27: Raising Great Kids, by Henry Cloud and John Townsend; and May 18: Through Gates of Splendor, by Elisabeth Elliot. Laura Pinckard at laura. pinckard@northlandchurch.net Motorcycle Ministry Ride to the Coast Saturday, April 5, 9:30 a.m., call for location. The group will meet at 9:30 and depart at 10 for a ride along the eastern oceans coast and the river. They will stop for lunch along the way. Ride is weather permitting. Lori Landers at 352-729-6912 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. Sew and Serve First Saturday of each month, 9:30 a.m., room 1104, the Rink. They are currently sewing pillowcase (or sheet) dresses which will be distributed by various Northland mission teams. Bring your portable machines and materials (if you have them) to the gatherings. Joan Siegel at siegeljk@aol.com Single Purpose (Singles age 30 and up) Second and fourth Sunday of each month, 3 p.m., rooms 4206-07. Class series will be Living Beyond Yourself, by Beth Moore. This is a study on having the Fruit of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Teri Long at 407-4703431, Sue Hemphill at 407-314-5817, or meetup.com/OACS08

Hispanic Ministry - Monthly Gathering Third Friday of each month, 7 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Bring a dish to share and any Spanish-speaking family and friends . Child care is available - for reservation, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net. Anita Arce at 407242-3642 or mrsclasdearce@gmail.com. Ministerio Hispano - Reunion Mensual Nos reunimos el tercer viernes de cada mes, 7 p.m., Fellowhip Hall. Traiga un plato para compartir y traiga su familia y amigos que hablan español. Cuidado de niños está disponible - póngase en contacto con Laura Pinckard a laura.pinckard@northlandchurch. net. Anita Arce a 407-242-3642 o mrsclasdearce@gmail.com Hispanic Ministry - Spanish Translation Sundays, 9 and 11 a.m. services. Spanish translation is available online and listening devices are available at the Welcome Desk. Join the Facebook page at www.facebook. com/northlandhispano. Anita Arce at 407-242-3642 or mrsclasdearce@gmail.com Ministerio Hispano - Traducción a Español Domingos, en los servicios de las 9 y 11 a.m. Traducción a español esta disponible en línea. Los auriculares para escuchar el servicio estan disponibles en el Mostrador de Bienvenida o “Welcome Desk”. Información en nuestra página de Facebook en www.facebook.com/ northlandhispano. Anita Arce a 407-2423642 o mrsclasdearce@gmail.com

and after services. Help out as often or as Jeff Hess at jeff.hess@ little as you want. northlandchurch.net or 407-272-9111

professionals to those who want to be trained. Judy Head at judy.head@ northlandchurch.net or 407-388-5798

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

Co-facilitate Classes in the Jail Men, women or couples are needed to share their faith and knowledge with Seminole County inmates who desire a change in their lives. Training and workbooks are provided. Thisis a twice-a-month commitment. Susan Lumb at 321-297-2416 or susan.lumb@ northlandchurch.net

Sermon interpreter If you can fluently interpret Spanish, we could use your help. Mike Fernandez at mike.fernandez@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1753 Traducción del Sermón Nos encantaría trabajar con usted de forma voluntaria si usted puede interpretar Español. Mike Fernandez at mike. fernandez@northlandchurch.net or 407-9371753 Special Needs Children and Teens Sundays, assist during the 11 a.m. worship service. Heather Subbert at 407-9371828 or heather.subbert@northlandchurch.net Ushers and Greeters Greet and seat those attending worship services. No experience necessary. Lori Holton at lori.holton@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4000

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, dentists, dental assistants 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. Ami Staggs at 407-8785495 or ami@harvesttime.org

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

Welcome Team 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

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

Serve With Northland

Serve at Northland

Blood Drive Sunday, April 6, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, April 7, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Northland at Longwood. In March, 29 people donated 18 units, and as a result 54 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

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. Christina at Bethany Christian Services at 407-8774006 or cmcgee@bethany.org

Celebrate Recovery – Inside Co-facilitate weekly classes in the Seminole County jail. A workbook, a DVD and materials are available. Must have one or more years of recovery. Minimum commitment: twice a month. Susan Lumb at susan.lumb@ northlandchurch.net

Host Families Needed for Child in Crisis Loving Christian mentors and volunteer host homes are needed to temporarily house children through our Safe Families for Children ministry. Training is provided. Background checks are required. Maria Penzes at 407937-0554 or maria.penzes@northlandchurch.net

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. Ellizabeth McAdams at 407-6655386 or elizabeth.mcadams@gal.fl.gov

Live Worship With Inmates Servant leaders are needed to attend worship in the jail and connect with the inmates. Opportunities exist at all worship service times. No experience is necessary. Dale Cowart at dale.cowart@northlandchurch.net

For additional ways to serve at Northland, visit northlandchurch.net/ volunteer. 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. Karen Hays at communion@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0575 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 Terry Wenner at tbardwen@aol.com. Medical First Responders During worship services and special events. BLS-trained or medical professionals, especially EMTs, are needed. Lori Holton at lori.holton@northlandchurch.net or 407949-4000 Parking and Traffic Attendants Weekend volunteers are needed to help control traffic on Northland property before

Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) Weekly Good News Clubs are held in elementary schools in the area. They need volunteers from the schools, churches and the community with love for children and various skills set to serve and reach out to the children and families. Jeneba Davies at 407-435-4673 or Jenesther1@bellsouth.net, or www.cefcenfl.org Disaster Response Teams Train and prepare for serving during times of disaster and local outreach field exercises. All levels of experience are needed, from

Healing and Transition (HAT) Program Seeking men and women who can walk alongside men and women in the process of changing and building a Christ-centered life. No experience is needed. We will train; just bring your heart for serving others. Servant leaders are needed inside and outside the jail. Susan Lumb at 321-297-2416, susan. lumb@northlandchurch.net or susan.lumb@ hatprogram.org

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 Mission Trip to Japan June 2 through 24. Mission to Japan is looking for college students who have a heart for mission trips to join a mission trip to Japan. Warren Griffith at 407-243-8867 or info@ MissionToJapan.org

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 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 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 Reading/Tutoring Ministry Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Goldsboro Elementary and Magnet School, Sanford. Adults through seniors, especially retirees, read as “Nanas” and “Papas” 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. 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. Paula Gillon at 904-610-5492 or paula.gillon@ northlandchurch.net 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 Abortion Recovery and Healing Daria Monroe at dmonroe@truelifechoice. com or 407-244-5529 or 407-929-6932 Central Florida’s Job Fair (CFEC.org) Wednesday, May 14, 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, 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 the books of Amos & Isaiah. Children’s program is available. New Spanish group. On-going registration. Olga Lizardo at 407-4159578 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 Interfaith Opportunities Interfaith Discussion Wednesday, April 9, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Adventist University of Health Services, Main Campus, Florida Hospital, 671 Winyah Drive, Orlando. Religion 201 Tuesday, April 1, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Holocaust Center, 851 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland. The Interfaith Council of Central Florida presents “Tolerance – How Much Does Your Faith Tradition Seek to Force Everyone to Follow Its Values? Does Your Faith Tradition Have a Monopoly on Truth and the Path to Salvation?” Friends Talking Faith Tuesdays, 6:30 to 7 p.m., 90.7-FM radio. “The Three Wise Guys” – Rabbi Steven Engel, Rev. Bryan Fulwider and Imam Muhammed Musri –discuss topics from the perspective of the different religions they represent. Upcoming April 1 is “Faith and Culture: Faith, Fools and Second Anniversary of the Program”; April 8, “Faith and Religion: Scriptures”; April 15, “Faith and Science: Spirituality and Healing”; April 22, “Faith and Culture: Marriage”; and April 29, “Faith and Politics: Marriage Equality.” Robert Ray at 407-415-8528 or Robert. Ray@nrmafla.com Larger Story Bootcamp 8 p.m. Thursday, October 23 through Sunday, October 26, Warren Willis Camp, Fruitland Park, Fla. Men, go on a four-day quest to recover your masculine soul and discover your role in The Larger Story, based on John Eldredge’s book “Wild at Heart.” The cost: $185. Register at TheLargerStory.com. Kirk Solberg at KirkSolberg@Smileartists. com or 321-277-6801

Study of Matthew through Bible Study Fellowship International (BSF) BSF is providing an interdenominational, in-depth Bible study of the book of Matthew. 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 - Jill Read at jillread@aol. com; Orlando Evening Men’s Class - Gary Klein at garykleinbsf@gmail.com

MEN Christian Businessmen’s Connection 7 to 8 a.m.: Tuesdays, Denny’s, Lee Road exit off Interstate 4; Wednesdays, First Watch, 2425 West 434, Longwood; Thursdays, Perkins, University & Forsyth. A worldwide men’s ministry for 83 years (www.cbmc.com) that meets for fellowship, prayer and discussion of God’s principles for business. Armand Dauplaise at 407221-3114 or adauplaise@aol.com, or Larrie Kitchen at 407-462-4828, or Steve Doerr at 321-274-7072, or Pat Leupold at 407-5386026 Faithful and True Mondays, 6 to 7 p.m., Reformed Theological Seminary, Oviedo. Join a fellowship of men pursuing sexual integrity. Josh Bales at 407-949-4000, xt. 1703

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 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 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

Joel C. Hunter Scholarship Offered The Joel C. Hunter Scholarship, in an amount up to $5,000, was created in 1998 to honor Dr. Hunter’s teaching and leadership. The purpose of this scholarship is to assist those training in the arts, theology or any other discipline that could be dedicated to ministry consistent with the distributed church model. Northland’s True North Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2014 award. Completed applications must be received by Friday, May 23, for consideration. Recipients will be notified by Friday, June 20. Northland’s website will provide bios of this year’s scholarship recipients. Apply at northlandchurch.net/hunterscholarship. Stephen Thomas at hunterscholarship@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7185 “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” – 2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV)

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 20,000 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. The Hunters are parents to three sons: Joshua, Joel and Isaac (1977-2013), and are in-laws to Lisa, Lizzy and Rhonda. The Hunters have six grandchildren: Noah, Jada, Ella, Lincoln, Luke and Ava (2004-2010). 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 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

I am interested in a Care Ministry? Elaine Harland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4002 or elaine.harland@northlandchurch.net

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? Judy Tillman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7149 or hospitalvisits@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

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.

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 Salisbury, NC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 4:30 p.m. Laurie and Tim Klaus: pianolauriek@yahoo.com or 704-636-5966 Utica, NY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 11 a.m. Terri McDowell: terrilee.mcdowell@gmail.com or 845-332-6762 Venice, FL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 5 p.m. Ron and Marcy Burth: marciabedford@yahoo.com or 941-493-6965

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? The Hub. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7178 or 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 Hispanic Ministry? Quiero aprender más acerca de su Ministerio Hispano. Ivan Portillo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1753 or ivan.portillo@northlandchurch.net Anita Arce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-242-3642 or mrsclasdearce@gmail.com I have a special needs child or if I have special needs? Heather Subbert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1828 or heather.subbert@northlandchurch.net I am facing an unforeseen/unexpected financial crisis and need guidance and resources? LifeHope Info Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7151 Visit us online to submit an application: northlandchurch.net/lifehope Computer’s available in care center Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. I need information on jail/prison transition ministries? Dale Cowart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7165 or dale.cowart@northlandchurch.net I need the Resource Advocate or FAO (Family Advocacy Office)? Maria Penzes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0554 or maria.penzes@northlandchurch.net