Worship Guide-Respond 12, 2015 by Northland Church

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED

MARCH 21-23, 2015

WHAT’S CURRENT! THIRD DAY CONCERT

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

Discover the joy of studying God’s Word with a fun group of women of all ages and stages of life.

This will be a great night of worship with classic Third Day anthems and songs from their new worship album, “Lead Us Back: Songs of Worship.”

“Hebrews: The Nearness of King Jesus,” by Lisa Harper.

Soul on Fire Tour with special guest Brandon Heath.

Friday, March 27, 7 p.m., Sanctuary.

Mondays starting April 6, 9:45 a.m. or Tuesdays starting April 7, 6:30 p.m., both in The Rink.

Tickets at calendar.northlandchurch.net. Sign up at calendar.northlandchurch.net.

HOLY WEEK Maundy Thursday seder dinner. Thursday, April 2, 6:45 p.m., Longwood site. Maundy Thursday is the day during Easter week when we remember the Last Supper as Jesus prepared to go to the cross. This year we will have a seder dinner and Communion service that recreates the last meal Jesus had with His disciples. Pastor Dan will be teaching to help us understand the significance of the meal, Communion, what the disciples experienced that night and what it means for us as we follow Christ today. This will be a family event for anyone of any age. Registration at northlandchurch.net/easter.

ADOPTION & FOSTERING EVENT

STOP BY THE HUB

Good Friday. Friday, April 3, noon, Longwood and online. This is the day we commemorate the death of Jesus Christ on the cross, the act that brought salvation to all who believe.

Easter worship services. No Children’s Church. Child care for kids age 3 and under will be provided.

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

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

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Participate & Connect:

Attend the “Empowered to Connect” live simulcast. This two-day conference is designed to help adoptive and foster parents, ministry leaders, churches and professionals better understand how to connect with “children from hard places” in order to help them heal and become all that God desires for them to be. April 10 and 11, room 4213. Sign up at calendar.northlandchurch.net.

Easter volunteers needed. Easter around Northland is not only an amazing time of remembrance and worship for what Christ has done for us; it is busy! Thousands of friends, family members and folks from our community will attend one of our seven Easter services. We could use your help welcoming and serving those who come to worship with us. If you can help, stop by The Hub, and we’ll get you signed up. You also can sign up at northlandchurch.net/volunteer. Did we mention this is a great family service opportunity? Bring the whole gang! Questions? Email easter@northlandchurch.net or call Barbara at 407-937-0557.

• Saturday, April 4 —5 and 7 p.m., Longwood and online

• Sunday, April 5 —7 a.m. (sunrise), Oviedo only —8 a.m., Longwood and online — 10 a.m., Longwood, Mount Dora, Oviedo and online* — Noon, Longwood and online** — 5 p.m., Longwood and online

• Monday, April 6 —7 p.m., Longwood and online * Sign language and Spanish language interpretation available. ** Spanish language interpretation available. Info at northlandchurch.net/easter.

TITHES & OFFERINGS

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

Did you know there are many ways to bring your tithes and offerings? At the kiosks in the lobby, at northlandchurch.net or via text message (text any amount, followed by the word “NORTHLAND,” to 45777 to get started; eg, 50 northland). Offering envelopes are also at all giving boxes. Contact Twila Roberts at 407-949-4000 with questions. Thank you!

Financial Report — March 10 to 16, 2015 This Week

This Year to Date

Need. . . . . . . . . . . 239,151 Need. . . . . . . . . 2,630,661

Difference. . . . . (109,728)

Difference. . . . . . . . 5,666

Received. . . . . . 2,520,933

Received. . . . . . 244,817

upcoming weeks:

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.)

Having the Spirit Transform Us scripture focus: ROMANS 12:1-2 (NASB)

Week 14: April 4-6 SERMON: Easter, with Pastor Joel C. Hunter

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Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. lenten worship focus:

Week 13: March 28-30 SERMON: Palm Sunday, with Pastor Joel C. Hunter

Study the Scriptures READ THE PASSAGE: ROMANS 12:1-2

Think Through These Questions: 1. What does it mean to present our bodies to God as a sacrifice? 2. What does it mean to be conformed to this world? 3. What is the key to being transformed? What are we to be transformed into? *Used with permission from Becoming a Disciple, by Jeff Reed, Series 1, Book 1 of “The First Principles Series.”

WORSHIP CHRIST THIS LENTEN SEASON AS THE AUTHOR OF REDEMPTION. IT IS THROUGH THE WORK OF HIS SPIRIT IN THE PROCESS OF REDEMPTION THAT WE ARE TRANSFORMED INTO HIS IMAGE. lenten liturgy: ROMANS 8:11-19 (NASB)

But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you. So then, brethren, we are under obligation, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh – for if you are living according to the flesh, you must die; but if by the Spirit you are putting to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, “Abba! Father!” The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with Him.

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 Monday, March 23. Northland worship site: [ ] Longwood

[ ] 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

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 21-23, 2015

WHAT’S CURRENT! THIRD DAY CONCERT

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

HOLY WEEK

Soul on Fire Tour with special guest Brandon Heath.

“Hebrews: The Nearness of King Jesus,” by Lisa Harper.

This will be a great night of worship with classic Third Day anthems and songs from their new worship album, “Lead Us Back: Songs of Worship.”

Discover the joy of studying God’s Word with a fun group of women of all ages and stages of life.

Friday, March 27, 7 p.m., Sanctuary.

Mondays starting April 6, 9:45 a.m. or Tuesdays starting April 7, 6:30 p.m., both in The Rink.

Tickets at calendar.northlandchurch.net. Sign up at calendar.northlandchurch.net.

Maundy Thursday seder dinner. Thursday, April 2, 6:45 p.m., Longwood site. Maundy Thursday is the day during Easter week when we remember the Last Supper as Jesus prepared to go to the cross. This year we will have a seder dinner and Communion service that recreates the last meal Jesus had with His disciples. Pastor Dan will be teaching to help us understand the significance of the meal, Communion, what the disciples experienced that night and what it means for us as we follow Christ today. This will be a family event for anyone of any age. Registration at northlandchurch.net/easter.

ADOPTION & FOSTERING EVENT

Good Friday.

STOP BY THE HUB

Friday, April 3, noon, Longwood and online. This is the day we commemorate the death of Jesus Christ on the cross, the act that brought salvation to all who believe.

Easter worship services. No Children’s Church. Child care for kids age 3 and under will be provided.

Name(s)_____________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Address______________________________________________________________________________________

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.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

northlandchurch.net

Email_________________________________________________________________________________________

3/21-23/2015

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

• Saturday, April 4 —5 and 7 p.m., Longwood and online

• Monday, April 6 —7 p.m., Longwood and online * Sign language and Spanish language interpretation available. ** Spanish language interpretation available. Info at northlandchurch.net/easter.

TITHES & OFFERINGS Did you know there are many ways to bring your tithes and offerings? At the kiosks in the lobby, at northlandchurch.net or via text message (text any amount, followed by the word “NORTHLAND,” to 45777 to get started; eg, 50 northland). Offering envelopes are also at all giving boxes. Contact Twila Roberts at 407-949-4000 with questions. Thank you!

Financial Report — March 10 to 16, 2015 This Week

This Year to Date

Need. . . . . . . . . . . 239,151 Need. . . . . . . . . 2,630,661 Received. . . . . . 244,817

Received. . . . . . 2,520,933

Difference. . . . . . . . 5,666

Difference. . . . . (109,728)

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED

MARCH 21-23, 2015

WHAT’S CURRENT! THIRD DAY CONCERT

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

HOLY WEEK

Soul on Fire Tour with special guest Brandon Heath.

“Hebrews: The Nearness of King Jesus,” by Lisa Harper.

This will be a great night of worship with classic Third Day anthems and songs from their new worship album, “Lead Us Back: Songs of Worship.”

Discover the joy of studying God’s Word with a fun group of women of all ages and stages of life.

Friday, March 27, 7 p.m., Sanctuary.

Mondays starting April 6, 9:45 a.m. or Tuesdays starting April 7, 6:30 p.m., both in The Rink.

Tickets at calendar.northlandchurch.net. Sign up at calendar.northlandchurch.net.

ADOPTION & FOSTERING EVENT

Good Friday.

STOP BY THE HUB

Friday, April 3, noon, Longwood and online. This is the day we commemorate the death of Jesus Christ on the cross, the act that brought salvation to all who believe.

Easter worship services. No Children’s Church. Child care for kids age 3 and under will be provided.

Name(s)_____________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Address______________________________________________________________________________________

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.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

northlandchurch.net

Email_________________________________________________________________________________________

3/21-23/2015

• Saturday, April 4 —5 and 7 p.m., Longwood and online

• Monday, April 6 —7 p.m., Longwood and online * Sign language and Spanish language interpretation available. ** Spanish language interpretation available. Info at northlandchurch.net/easter.

Financial Report — March 10 to 16, 2015 This Week

This Year to Date

Need. . . . . . . . . . . 239,151 Need. . . . . . . . . 2,630,661 Received. . . . . . 244,817

Received. . . . . . 2,520,933

Difference. . . . . . . . 5,666

Difference. . . . . (109,728)

MARCH 2015

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BE THE CHURCH EVERYWHERE, EVERY DAY

SERVE OTHERS MEET THE NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE AROUND YOU. Volunteer at Northland, make a difference in the local community, or go global! Opportunities abound â&#x20AC;Ś Find your fit on pages 4, 5 & 6.

DISTRIBUTED JOURNEYS 2015 Where is God calling you to GO this year? A life-changing experience awaits.

Check out page 4, OR visit somedayistoday.net.

CHECK OUT THE HUB Looking to get connected? Need more information? Want some coffee and conversation?

The Hub is a good place to start!

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)

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)

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

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Saturdays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 p.m. Sundays . . . . 9 (sp), 11 a.m. (hi) (sp); 5 p.m. Mondays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m.

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NOT LOCAL? Join us for LIVE online worship at

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during any of our worship times!

Live Concurrent Worship

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

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.!

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)

Find out more at northlandchurch.net/about.

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.

First Principles FAQs Recently, Pastor Joel started teaching us about the first principles of the faith, based on the Bible study series by BILD. More than half a million people are using this study, including many of Northland’s distributed churches. Chad Turnbull, our director of distributing the church, talks about the impact and importance of this great tool.

What are the first principles? The writers of the Bible repeatedly used such phrases as “the deposit,” “the teaching” and “the tradition.” What those phrases are referring to are the basic principles we must learn and put into practice if we are to follow the Way, Jesus.

As they shift their understanding of who they are, they begin to see ministry opportunities everywhere. As they embrace those opportunities, they grow together and grow spiritually more than they ever have. We have story after story of this process.

Through the history of the church, we have developed tools to help Christians learn these essentials of the faith. The “First Principles” modern-day approach is designed around a different method of learning and applying those core principles.

Can you talk about Northland’s collaboration with BILD and the potential impact, locally and globally? Our relationship with BILD has given us the ability to move people from disciple to discipler in the midst of their distributed church. We are now able to provide everyone with a basic discipleship tool that anyone can use in any context.

In addition to giving you intentional discipleship and training by studying the key principles of following Jesus, the “First Principles” series will serve as a guide to establishing your church and creating a shared understanding of what it means to be a distributed church. Why are we encouraging Northlanders to use this study? “Go start a distributed church” can be an intimidating thing to hear, but the First Principles study makes that process much more accessible. “First Principles” is a simple way to equip people for ministry and mission in the context of where they are right now. It’s proven, and it works! People from all walks of life around the world are using First Principles to form their existing relationships into distributed churches … goat farmers in India, factory workers in China, and here in the United States, teachers, landscapers, lawyers, construction workers. In fact, around the world, only a small percentage of the church is led by professional clergy. What’s the most unique thing about the First Principles series? The series is often mistaken for a typical Bible study or devotional, but its primary purpose is to help a distributed church develop “a basic grasp of who they are as a believing community and how they fit into the plans and purposes of God.” That’s why it starts at square one. It uses a different methodology based on dialogue and developing theology in community, but it also is working toward a different result: helping people grasp what it means for a group of people to be a church and participate together in the mission of Jesus. What kind of impact is the study having on distributed churches? As soon as you start thinking about buying a red Toyota, you start seeing them everywhere. Before, you hardly ever saw them, but now they seem to be all over the place. As people have engaged this study in the context of their churches in formation, they are beginning to see themselves as distributed churches.

Also, we can help people get accredited master’s and doctoral degrees in church planting right here at Northland. It also allows us a way to link with our partners and link together with other church-planting movements around the world. How can people get involved? First Principles is not a requirement for a distributed church. And there are many different methods of and tools for discipleship. The point isn’t that we complete a particular study; the point is that we form the church in the

relationships and context where God has placed us. But First Principles is a really good tool to help us accomplish that goal. If you’re interested, talk to your close friends and/or family, and ask, “What if we formed a distributed church right here?” (Hint: A 9-Week Feast might be a good catalyst to start that conversation.) Then, walk through series 1 of First Principles together, and watch for the ways God shows up as you join His mission.

THE “FIRST PRINCIPLES” SERIES AT A GLANCE Series I Covers the process of establishing believers in their faith in the context of a local church – a household of God. • Becoming a Disciple • Belonging to a Family of Families • Participating in the Mission of the Church • Cultivating Habits of the Heart Series II Turns participants’ attention from the household of God – a local church – to individual households––the family. God’s plan for husbands, wives, parents and children is set in the context of the local church family. • Enjoying Your Relationship • Passing on Your Beliefs • Envisioning Fruitful Lifework • Building for Future Generations

Series III Moves from passages to entire New Testament books, first developing a clear process of accurately interpreting these books, then revisiting the first principles in the context of Acts and Paul’s letters. • Handling the Word With Confidence • Unfolding the Great Commission • Laying Solid Foundations in the Gospel • Catching God’s Vision for the Church • Living in God’s Household

Available in Northland’s bookstore at Longwood or online at store.northlandchurch.net.

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Go on a DISTRIBUTED JOURNEY!

SERVE GLOBALLY

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

We Invite YOU to Join Us on a Distributed Journey in 2015! T

ime is of the essence if you are feeling called to serve on a Distributed Journey this year. Application deadlines are fast-approaching, as are deadlines for raising support. We have listed all the 2015 trips, including team leader contact information, the deadlines to apply for the trips and other useful information. You can find detailed trip descriptions, along with other pertinent facts about each trip, on our website, somedayistoday.net. If you feel prompted by the Holy Spirit to serve on a short-term mission this year, I encourage you to act on it now. Peruse the trip listings and descriptions on our website to find the right fit for your interest and/or talents. Many of the trips have no special requirements – just a willingness to be led by God to where He calls you. Contact the appropriate team leader with questions. Fill out an application for team membership, and start preparing your heart to serve globally. The experience will impact you in ways you never dreamed possible.

NEW THIS YEAR! Our Distributed Journey team leaders and team members will study and begin implementing the principles outlined in the book Helping Without Hurting in Short-Term Missions, by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert, who also wrote When Helping Hurts and conducted a one-day seminar on the topic at Northland last fall. In an effort to make the short-term interactions our teams have with the nationals they serve grow into lifelong engagement with missions and poverty alleviation, Northland’s Global Missions Team will provide training for our team leaders that they will share with their teams so that, as the book’s jacket reads, they can “move beyond good intentions, doing short-term missions without doing longterm harm.” If you are interested in this groundbreaking and acclaimed resource, you can find it in Northland’s bookstore.

DESTINATION

DATES

MISSION

AGE MINIMUM

TEAM LEADER

TEAM LEADER CONTACT INFO

APPLICATION DEADLINE

BRAZIL – Amazon Boat Trip 1

June 6-14

Ministry to villages along river

16+

Joanne Aman

waman@cfl.rr.com, jjensen@alro.com

March 6

JAMAICA – College

June 13-20

VBS, home visits, clinic

College/High school seniors

Liz Gritter

lizgritter@cfl.rr.com

February 13

JAMAICA – High School

June 20-27

High school students run a VBS

9th-12th grade

Liz and Jack Gritter

lizgritter@cfl.rr.com

February 20

UKRAINE – Orphan Camp 2

July 1-13

Orphanage ministry

14 with parent and adults

Abi Millis

abi.mills@northlandchurch.net

March 1

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 2 – Family Trip

July 5-12

VBS

5+ with parent

Lisa and Rich Gailey

gaileyl@bellsouth.net

March 5

COSTA RICA

July 10-17

Discipleship, VBS, evangelism

Families and adults

Cheryl Moyer

iopenr@cfl.rr.com

March 10

JAMAICA – Family Trip

July 11-18

VBS and building a home

5+ with parent

Margie Morris and Kristen Alderman

margie@guignardcompany.com

March 11

UKRAINE – Adventure Camp

July 15-28

Youth camp

16+

Rich and Jana Haussmann

rhaussmann@cfl.rr.com

March 15

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 3 – High School

July 24-August 1

Building a chapel and VBS

9th grade and above

Lisa and Mike Shaw

shawfamily92@gmail.com

March 24

CUBA

September 12-19

Discipleship and construction

16+

Margie Morris

margie@guignardcompany.com

May 12

UGANDA

Sept. 25-Oct. 7

Orphanage ministry/construction

18+

Jordan Gritter

jordan.gritter@northlandchurch.net

May/June

KENYA – 3260

October 8-18

AIDS Ministry

18+

Liz Gritter

lizgritter@cfl.rr.com

August 5

BRAZIL – Amazon Boat Trip 2

October 18-24

Ministry to villages along river

16+

Joanne Aman

jjensen@alro.com, waman@cfl.rr.com

June 18

OTHER MISSION OPPORTUNITIES: If you are interested in a short-term mission trip in Europe (Austria, Belgium, England, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Poland, the Mediterranean area, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Scotland, Republic of Georgia, Spain or Sweden), we encourage you to contact Greater Europe Mission at www.GEMAdventure.com for information. If you are interested in a short-term trip to Haiti, the Bahamas, Trinidad, Turks and Caicos, or Guatemala, contact IsleGO Missions at www.islego.com for information. Children of the Nations is going to the Dominican Republic for a week in May. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, go to https://cotni.org/venture/trips/291360.

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SERVING TO EMPOWER Serve With the Prison and Jail Ministry A

t Northland, we believe that everyone deserves an opportunity to build a relationship with Jesus Christ. Throughout Florida, thousands of men and women are working on their personal relationships with Christ in congregations behind bars. It’s our hope to fellowship with these brothers and sisters, pray with them in a time of need and welcome them into the Northland family through live webstream worship. If you have ever wanted to join the Prison and Jail Ministry, we have many ways you can get involved. Currently, we are serving male and female congregations at the Seminole County jail and four Department of Corrections Institutions: Tomoka, Polk, Lowell and Hernando. At each of these facilities, we bring a regular scheduled service hosted by Northland volunteers. Currently, we

are seeking men and women interested in serving inside or outside the facilities. If you would like to get involved, you can join a devoted prayer team, write cards of encouragement or host live worship. If you are ready to step out and become the hands and feet of Jesus, contact Dale Cowart at dale.cowart@ northlandchurch. net or 407-9497165.

LifeHope Guests Learn of Choices

Faith Alliance Helps Human Trafficking Survivors

he LifeHope team has started to make changes to the journey of its ministry. It has begun inviting LifeHope guests to group orientations. Once they have completed the online application and the team has reviewed it, guests will be invited to learn about the process of LifeHope and the many choices available to the individual or family. These choices include workshops, counseling and one-on-one meetings with team members dedicated to helping guests work through and toward various life goals.

fter the incredible success of the Backpack Drive, The Faith Alliance is launching a new campaign for survivors of human trafficking as they enter transitional housing. We would like these ladies to feel as welcome and at home as possible, so we are inviting you and your Bible study group, classmates, family or group of friends to fill a large basket with housewarming gifts, such as brand-new bed sheets, fluffy pillows, slippers and towels. Contact Abi Mills at 407-937-0547 or abi.mills@ northlandchurch.net for more information.

Monthly Ministry Meetings

oin us every month at the specific ministry that meets the call for your life. Each month explore new ways to better serve those in your community. Monthly meetings are a great way to meet new people and find your “US” with a similar interest in serving God.

Disaster Response – Fourth Tuesday of the month, 6 to 8 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. For details, contact Judy Head at judy.head@northlandchurch.net or 407-388-5798. Prison and Jail Ministry – Fourth Thursday of the month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. For details, contact Dale Cowart at dale.cowart@northlandchurch.net or 407949-7165. Adoption and Foster Care – Third Thursday of the month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. For details, contact Dale Cowart at dale.cowart@northlandchurch.net or 407949-7165.

Faith Alliance (anti-human trafficking) – First Thursday of every month; visit FAtest.org for location. For information about the Faith Alliance, contact Dale Cowart at dale. cowart@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7165.

Local Serve Day’s Daddy-Daughter Cleanup

e’re kicking off this year’s Local Serve Day events right here at Northland at Longwood! We will start by straightening up the sanctuary from the Daddy-Daughter Dance. In addition to the cleanup, we will have various projects to be completed around the church. Mark your calendar, and join us Saturday, March 7 from 8 a.m. to noon for a Northland Serve Day. The day will be full of fun and fellowship for the whole family, so bring the kids! For more information, contact Judy Head at judy.head@ northlandchurch.net.

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 to you by serving here at Northland, or with one of our local partners or outreach projects. What a great way to meet others and get connected. March 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ronald McDonald House March 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Downtown Homeless Ministry March 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harvest Time International March 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Downtown Homeless Ministry March 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pathways to Care 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

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MAKE A CONNECTION … Meet the Team!

BY REBECCA LANG

very week hundreds of people stop by The Hub. Some drop by to say hi and let us know it’s their first time here; others are responding to a ministry focus toward which they feel God calling them. Still others visit to learn how they might serve using their gifts and talents, and many stop by because they are in need of care or counseling. Whatever the reason for the visit, we have many hosts who are passionate about meeting the needs of every guest who walks into The Hub. Let’s meet some of the hosts now! Eric: Eric’s first service at Northland was the day we broke ground on the new building. He’s been serving as a Hub host since October. Eric was involved in the first phase of building our public safety team and is currently studying at Liberty University. Over the years, he also has been involved with our men’s ministry, and it’s his desire to serve his church well that brought him to the Hub host role. Chris: Chris is one of our newest distributed elders and has attended Northland for 21 years. He is one of the original Hub hosts, signing up for the role the moment we opened! Passionate about fostering connection and growing relationships, he has been involved in many ministries over the years, including the college ministry in its early days, the Northland Early Learning Center Co-op and Student Ministries in a support role. Chris was eager to host because he loves helping people make connections instead of just coming and going without any interaction and support. Robyn: Robyn, the newest member of the team, is currently enrolled in Stephen Ministry training, which is sure to equip her further in helping our congregation! She’s a home school parent and is involved in several partner ministries in Central Florida. She joined the team based on her passion to help others and desire to learn more about Northland and all we have to offer to our congregation and the surrounding community.

Tom: Tom, a die-hard Michigan fan (go blue!), started in The Hub a couple of months ago. He’s been attending Northland for more than 10 years and currently is a GriefShare facilitator, supports Marriage 911 and loves serving Communion each month. He’s been married for 33 years (way to go!) and enjoys family time watching and participating in sports with his four children and six grandchildren. He joined the Hub host team as a way to meet and help people while stretching himself personally. Kimberlee: Here, Kimberlee shares her experience and why she felt called to be a Hub host: “From the first time I walked into The Hub, I’ve been fascinated by how such a simple concept could impact anyone who wants to become connected in our big church here at Northland. The Hub was there for me about a year and a half ago when I wanted more information about a particular Bible study. That same weekend, two ladies in The Hub told me about the Tuesday night women’s Bible study. They were so friendly, welcoming and encouraging. I just had to go to the Bible study, and I’ve been going ever since. I only wish others could experience the changes I’ve experienced by making that one connection because it has changed my life. We all need God, but we all need each other too, and I want to be the friendly, welcoming and encouraging face that helps you find that life-changing connection here in The Hub.” Bill: Bill’s Hub host role started after he walked a new believer to The Hub, encouraging that person to find some connection and support in the person’s new relationship with Christ. He has a natural gift for talking with people, and he was excited about helping this young man in his walk. He even recommended some great books for The Hub to hand out when newly saved congregants stopped by. He is a natural fit for The Hub and is enthusiastic about sharing the gospel and bringing folks into a relationship with Jesus. Bill has been on a Distributed Journey and involved with our Stephen Ministry.

Jennie: Jennie is another longtime Northlander and early adopter. She is an original member of our Hub host team and absolutely loves meeting people. She has been at Northland for 20 years and over that time has participated in many ministries, including Compass, women’s ministry and Classical Conversations, a home school group that meets regularly at Longwood. A child of New Tribes missionaries, Jennie grew up in the Amazon and has a heart for helping folks find their next step, whatever that may be. She appreciates that each week is a new experience, a new person and a new situation. She finds it a privilege to serve the congregation. “I learn something every time I host because we are always highlighting new ministries or partner organizations,” she says. What about you? Perhaps you feel God calling you to get more involved but are not sure where to begin. If there’s a place where you can connect with others and learn more about Northland and all we have to offer, it’s The Hub! Like so many of the other opportunities to serve, hosting not only helps you use your talents and gifts to help others, but you’ll see it also helps you grow along the way. If you would like to learn more, have questions or are ready to start hosting this weekend, call me! I’d love to chat. You can reach me at rebecca.lang@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7178 or stop by The Hub.

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STUDENT MINISTRIES MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY For more detailed info, visit northlandchurch.net/ middleschool. Marty Tracey at 407-949-7176 or marty. tracey@northlandchurch.net LUGrox Saturdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. LUGrox is an evening full of high energy, high impact and just plain fun! You’ll find thrilling games, solid teaching, rockin’ worship and friend-connecting small groups. Optional dinner is available for $3.

HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY For more detailed info, visit northlandchurch.net/ highschool. Marty Tracey at 407-949-7176 or marty. tracey@northlandchurch.net I AM THIRD Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:45 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. The optional dinner (Chick-fil-A sandwich: $3) and games are available from 6:30 to 7 p.m., everyone comes together for worship and teaching from 7 to 7:45, and small groups close from 7:45 to 8:45.

Sports Night Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Come out and play a different sport each month. Add some active fun to your Thursday nights. Servant Leadership Ministry We offer servant leadership training and opportunities to serve for 9th-graders (SETup Crew), 10th- to 12thgraders (LUGheads, Admin, Buddies, Cafe, Creative, Local Missions and Welcome teams) and college students (small group leaders and work crews). northlandchurch.net/ highschool Worship in the Arts Camp June 22 through 26, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Northland at Longwood. Northland’s Worship in the Arts Camp provides young artists (entering grades four through eight) with a fun and encouraging environment for spiritual growth with instruction in the disciplines of music, acting, dance, visual arts and technical production. It’s a place where the artists can grow in their faith and in learning to use their gifts more effectively and authentically in expressions of worship. Professional local artists, working alongside True North summer interns, provide instruction and mentoring. In keeping with our mission of equipping young artists for a lifetime of worship, the week will culminate in an evening of worship and celebration! Registration opens March 30 for previous campers and March 31 for new campers at northlandchurch.net. Register early, as camp fills up quickly.

Mark Your Calendar! Middle School Spring Retreat Friday, April 10 through Sunday, April 12, Southwind Camp, Ocklawaha (Marion County), Fla. Calling all middle school students! This is a weekend you do not want to miss! We will spend time in worship, in the Word and playing games. To register, visit northlandchurch.net/middleschool. For more information, email Stephanie at stephanie.fickas@northlandchurch.net.

Access Ministries Family Connection Group Fourth Wednesday of each month, 6:30 to 8 p.m., room 4218. If you are the parent or caregiver of a child with a

disability, we would love for you to join our Access Family Connection Group! We’ll meet once a month to fellowship, pray and learn about resources in the community. Contact Heather Subbert at 407-937-1828 or heather.subbert@ northlandchurch.net for more information or to RSVP. Child care is available with a reservation.

The Upper Room Saturdays, 5 p.m. and Sundays, 11 a.m., room 4218. This weekly Bible study is designed for teens with intellectual disabilities. Join them to learn more about who God is and what He has done according to His Word. For more information or to register, contact Marty Tracey at marty. tracey@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7176.

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CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

Children’s Church

Cooperative School at Northland

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. • 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, firstserved 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

Why did you draw that? Volunteer of the Month: Alexis Ingari A great love for our children and a desire to help them learn the Word of God are just two of the many attributes Alexis exhibits each weekend in our Early Childhood classrooms. Whether it’s helping with all the details or leading one of the fun lesson activities, Alexis shines, just like her wonderful smile and personal example. Thank you, Alexis, for sharing your time and talents with all of us in Children’s Ministries!

This week we learned how Peter healed the man who could not walk in the name of Jesus. It was the best that Peter had to offer the man, who had been begging for a long time.

Mark Your Calendar! Young Disciples Class Wednesdays, February 25 through April 1, 6:15 to 8 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing, Northland at Longwood. Young Disciples Step 1 guides children in navigating the foundational teachings of Jesus and the apostles in a child-friendly environment. Designed to help children in grades two through five understand more about salvation, baptism and other tenets of the faith, this six-week study meets once per week and concludes with the celebration of baptism. A parent or adult must attend classes with the child. The fee to participate is $5 per child. Sign up at https://yds1.eventbrite.com. For details, contact Lindsay Johnson at 407-949-7153 or lindsay.johnson@northlandchurch.net.

5th-Grade JumpStart! Join us for each JumpStart session, and get to know other fifthgraders, along with some of our middle school leaders. Play games, experience worship with Student Ministries’ LUGrox, enjoy a meal together, and have discussion time. You won’t want to miss out, so mark your calendar, and register today! • Potlucks Saturdays, March 28 and April 25, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing, Northland at Longwood.

• Pool Party Saturday, May 23, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., location TBD. Register at https://jumpstart-15.eventbrite.com. For more information, contact Lindsay Johnson at 407-949-7153 or lindsay.johnson@northlandchurch.net.

WAYS TO RESPOND Baptisms Adult Baptisms Sunday, March 8, 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. Debboe Blahnik at debbie. blahnik@northlandchurch.net or 407-9497162 Infant Baptism/Dedication Class Saturday, March 14, 7 p.m., room 4206. Child care is available upon request. Diane Jones at 407-949-7188 or diane.jones@northlandchurch.net

Bible Studies ADULTS FaithAbility Sundays, 9 a.m., room 4218. This is a weekly Bible study for adults with intellectual disabilities. Join them as they learn about who God is and what He has done according to His Word. Registration is required. For more information or to register, contact the group at faithability@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1828. Firm Foundations, Part 1 Sundays, through May 3, 10:45 a.m. to noon, room 4209. Are you curious about what God is really like? Is the God of the Old Testament the same as the God revealed in the New Testament? Why are the world and people so messed up? Do you wonder if Satan is real? Are you puzzled about why Jesus had to die on the cross? Are you certain where you will go after death? The Bible is God’s message for you. If you find the Bible confusing, or if you wonder what the Bible really says, you need to study it— starting at the beginning. Moving through the Old and New Testaments, Firm Foundations highlights the themes that run through all of God’s Word. This builds an understanding of the Bible as a whole. The optional study guide is $9.95. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@northlandchurch. net. Mike Sheffey at msheffey@cfl.rr.com or 407-497-1966 Firm Foundations, Part 2 Sundays, through May 17, 9:15 to 10:30 a.m., room 4209. Solidify your understanding of what the Bible says about the salvation Christ has provided and the power He gives us to live a life of freedom that honors him! Led by Northland elders, this class will cover such topics as: • Secure in Christ. Learn how you can enjoy peace and meaningful worship of God based on knowing you are secure in Christ! • Acts. This will focus on how the gospel spread geographically in the face of fierce persecution. • Romans. This is a foundational book for the Christian life. We will discover how to enjoy deliverance from the power of sin through personally identifying with Christ in His death, burial and resurrection. • Ephesians. Learn of the spiritual provision that God has made through

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

Christ for you to live an effective and godly life and to equip you to stand firm in God’s power over all spiritual enemies. An optional study guide is available for each unit for $5.95. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura. pinckard@ northlandchurch.net. Don Pederson at don_pederson@ntm.org or 407-625-9086 Hispanic Ministry - Bible Study Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 5105. 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 5105. 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 Luke (The Life and Times of Jesus) Sundays, 10:45 a.m., rooms 4206-07. Taught by Dr. Wayne Lukens and hosted by John Jones, this is a detailed investigation of the Gospel of Luke, with an emphasis on the historical and cultural background behind the chapters and verses. Learn about the unspoken assumptions and attitudes that Jesus’ listeners brought with them as they listened to this controversial rabbi who identified himself as the “Son of Man.” Refreshments will be served at the start. Child care is available. Wayne Lukens at familymatters02@gmail.com or 407-365-4735 Philippians Bible Study Sundays, 9 to 10:30 a.m., room 4206. Learn from Dr. Dan Lacich about how to experience joy in the midst of suffering as we study the book of Philippians. Barb Olsen at barbara.olsen@northlandchurch.net 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 The Word in Seven Weeks Sundays, through April 5, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m., The Rink. Do you feel like you are deep in spirit but shallow in your knowledge of the Word? This class provides an overview of the entire Bible in a light and humanizing way using Max Anders’ book “30 Days to Understanding the Bible.” The class incorporates movie and TV clips, along with paintings, photos and maps, to unlock the consistent themes weaved throughout God’s Word. Child care is available. Dave McLaughlin at davidkmclaughlin@yahoo.com or 407-797-5463

MEN AMEN (A Meeting of Men) Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 5108-9, Children’s Worship Wing. Learn to apply God’s Word to real-life situations. Dan Bogdan at 407-702-5358 or danbogdan@ adullamroad.com

Man in the Mirror Men’s Study Tuesdays, through May 26, 6:45 to 8 a.m., The Rink. They will learn and grasp the 24 problems all men face as well as learn the only real solution to those problems. They will learn how to live for Christ, be equipped to live like Christ, and be sent for Christ. The book “The Man in the Mirror,” by Patrick M. Morley, is optional. Bob Shoemaker at bshoemaker@compass1.org or 407-5993132 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 Beth Moore’s “Breaking Free” Mondays, through March 23, 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., or Tuesdays, through March 24, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink. In this life-changing study, find freedom in Christ, and experience the abundant Spirit-filled life God has planned for you. Join a group of women who love Jesus and love studying the Bible! We pray our love for Jesus and one another will grow. Workbook cost: $17.95. Child care is available. Mondays: Anne at annesullivan@cfl.rr.com or 407-332-8318; Tuesdays: Laura at lauraba225@yahoo.com or 386-627-1161 Women’s Foundations Bible Study Wednesdays, March 11 through April 29, 6:30 to 8 p.m., room 4216. Do you want to be more confident and empowered in your Christian life and to grow closer to the Lord? Are you tired of living a roller-coaster Christian experience? Or have you recently made a commitment to Christ? Then this Bible study is perfect for you! You will begin to experience the abundant Christian life that Jesus promised us, in an atmosphere of grace, growth and acceptance. Plus, it’s a great way to get to know other women from Northland. Kari Maggard at karimaggard@gmail.com or 407-592-3001

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

ADULTS Belong/Membership Opportunities • One-day seminar: Saturday, May 16, 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. Beginning Sign Language Wednesdays, through March 18, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., room 5103. This basic communication class for American Sign Language (ASL) is designed to teach those with minimal or no knowledge of sign language. Registration is required. or to register, contact Heather Subbert at heather. subbert@northlandchurch.net or 407-9371828. Blended Family Educational Series Sundays, through April 19 (no class March 22 and 29, and April 5), 9 to 10:30 a.m., room 4204. Become a “smart” stepfamily through author Ron Deal’s practical and realistic solutions to the common issues stepfamilies face. This biblically based DVD series is suitable for pre-marrieds, remarriages or others in stepfamilies. Child care is available with a reservation; contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@northlandchurch. net. The Smart Step-Family (2nd edition) workbook is required and is $10.99 at the Northland Bookstore. The book ($15.99 at the bookstore) is optional. Jeff Reinking at jfreinking@cfl.rr.com or 407-616-6658 Blessed by Conflict Sundays, through March 22, 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., rooms 1115, 1117, The Rink. Everyone experiences conflict. Good news! God can turn conflict into blessing as He uses it to grow you and deepen your relationships with others. If you could use help with the conflicts you face, or would like to learn how to coach others who need help, this class is for you. You’ll find powerful and practical biblical answers on how to turn conflict into blessing. Dig into the root cause of conflict, how to make a good apology, discussing differences with others, what forgiveness really means, how to deal with difficult people and much more. The cost: $10. Nita Zelenak at nita_zelenak@ntm. org or 321-377-1431 Child Evangelism Fellowship • CEF Info Third Monday of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., rooms 4209-10. This gathering is to bring awareness to Child Evangelism Fellowship’s vision, ministries and strategies. They also will provide equipping for attendees so they embrace the bigger picture of CEF work and the church. Each one will find ways to use his or her skills, abilities and gifts for the ministry. Build relationships, motivate team spirit, and encourage others as you serve the children and the church. Child care is provided. Jeneba Davies at 407-435-4673 or Jenesther1@bellsouth.net • CEF Super Seminars Mondays, March 2 to April 27, 7 to 8:30 p.m., rooms 4209-10. Participate in CEF’s ongoing training to grow as a teacher and worker serving the children. The sessions include preparing Bible lessons, leading a child to Christ, teaching missions, disciplining in the classroom/club, and using resources for music, games, crafts and memory lessons. These will equip everyone in the school, church, family and community. Your own passion, interests and skill sets will be sharpened in these sessions. Child care is provided. Jeneba Davies at 407-4354673 or Jenesther1@bellsouth.net

Classical Conversations Homeschool Group Mondays through April 17, 9 a.m. to noon, room 5100. Interested in home schooling? Looking for community? Classical Conversations is for you. Diane Lauritsen at 407-607-1391 or diane.lauritsen1@gmail. com, or welcome.classicalconversations.com Family CREATION Health Class Tuesdays, through March 31 (no class March 17), 6:30 to 8 p.m., room 5100. Come to the CREATION Health class for families, and learn God’s eight principles for living life to the fullest. Make the power of CHOICE work for you. REST fully, in mind, body and soul. Create an empowering ENVIRONMENT. Make ACTIVITY an exciting part of your life. TRUST God, and learn the dynamic benefits of faith. Strengthen your INTERPERSONAL relationships. Develop a positive, energetic OUTLOOK. Design a diet for great health and NUTRITION. The cost: $10 per family. Child care is available. Sign up for the class at eventbrite.com/e/family-creation-healthclass-registration-14790080529. Bethany Durys at bethany.durys@northlandchurch. net or 407-937-0541, or http://creationhealth. com Senior Life Prep Sundays, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., the Gritters’ home, 101 Caspian Cove, Sanford. Senior Life Prep is a gathering/teaching/ministry for high school seniors intended to help them prepare for the phase of life after high school, no matter what that looks like. The group, led by Jack and Liz Gritter, meets Sunday afternoons, monthly for eight weeks starting in January, for fellowship and teaching. Food will be provided. Liz Gritter at lizgritter@ cfl.rr.com

Groups CARE GROUPS ADULTS Alcoholics Anonymous Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 5207-8. This is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with one another, that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. AA’s primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. Frank Turner at 407-599-9770 or Carol Sorensen at 407-617-0449 or Doug Stolfo at idougs@ aol.com 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., The Rink. Gain freedom from life’s hurts, hang-ups, and habits. Join them each week for teachings, testimonies, praise and worship, and share groups, which include CR 101; men’s chemical addiction, codependency, anger and sexual addiction; and women’s chemical addiction, codependency, love and relationship addiction, eating disorders, codependent moms, anxiety and depression, and physical, emotional and sexual abuse. They also offer programs for children and teens. This is recovery for the entire family.

Dinner is available from 5:45 to 6:30 for $3; children eat free. Laurie Jean Harrington or Mary Ann Mannen at celebraterecovery@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1799 COSA Mondays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. through March 5, room 1115. Thursdays starting March 12, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., room 4213. 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 available. Dixie at LongwoodCOSA@aol.com or 407312-3494, or cosa-recovery.org Divorce Recovery Tuesday evenings; call for time and location. A divorce is a devastating, traumatic event for which even the strongest individuals find themselves unprepared. This group offers a series of programs designed to address those aspects of your life that are most impacted by ending your marriage relationship: your physical self, mental self, emotional self and spiritual self. Registration and orientation are required before attending this 15-week class. The cost is $5 plus the book cost of $22. Child care will be provided. Donna Delzingaro at donnadd@cfl.rr.com or 407-937-1749 GriefShare Mondays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., rooms 420607. 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 $20 in the Northland Bookstore. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net. and registration: Elaine Harland-Colter at eharland0758@ gmail.com 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 407-416-6630 The Landing Fridays, 7 to 9:10 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? This ongoing 52-week program, based on the beatitudes, is geared specifically toward teens in grades 6 through 12, is student-driven and runs concurrently with Celebrate Recovery. The Landing is a safe place where struggling teens can acquire tools to live a Christ-centered life. Suzanne Long at slong27@gmail.com PRAXIS (Conquering Fear, Anger, Anxiety) Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 5106-07, CWW (no meeting March 3). Conquer fear, anger and anxiety through biblical principles. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@northlandchurch.net. Skye Engel at 407-834-3158 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)

RCA – Recovering Couples Anonymous Mondays, 7:45 to 9 p.m., through March 5, room 1118. Thursdays starting March 12, 7:45 to 9 p.m., room 4215. 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 at dtaylor197@cfl.rr.com or 407-687-5390, Dixie at RecoveryHealing@ aol.com, or recovering-couples.org Shoulder to Shoulder Every other Sunday, 2 p.m., Winter Springs. This is a Christian healing support group for divorced or separated women. Call or email for specific location. Fenella Padrino at 407-308-9186 or fenellapadrino@gmail.com Stephen Ministers Need a Stephen Minister? If you are in our congregation and are going through a difficult time and need a Stephen Minister, who can walk alongside you for a season, contact Lynda Mason at 407-949-4013. Support for the Separated Tuesday evenings; call for time and location. This support group is for those individuals who are separated with court papers pending and under the leadership of the Divorce Recovery ministry. Registration and orientation are required before attending this 15-week class. The cost is $5 plus the book cost of $22. Child care will be provided. Donna Delzingaro at donnadd@cfl.rr.com or 407-937-1749

MEN Faithful and True Mondays, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall. Join a fellowship of men pursuing sexual integrity. Workbook cost: $17 at Northland’s bookstore. Bryan at 816-206-4167, Jim at 407-701-7796, or Kevin Urichko at 407-9497166 or kevin.urichko@northlandchurch.net SAA for Men Mondays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., room 1115, Student Ministries and Care Center and Thursdays, starting March 12, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., room 4217. 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 at dtaylor197@cfl. rr.com or 407-687-5390, or saa-recovery.org

net. Suzanne Rucker at 407-967-9313 or 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.

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 4108. You are invited to join us for intercessory prayers. We intercede for the weekly personal prayer requests submitted. We pray for our elders, our pastors, the staff, congregants and communities. We pray for the Distributed churches, local and global partners, missionaries, ministries and much more. Our the prayer request voicemail is 407-949-4025. Gus Davies at 407-9494008 or gus.davies@northlandchurch.net

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 407-949-7165 Arabic Speakers Fellowship Sundays, 9:30 to 11 a.m., room 4213-15. This group meets for Bible study, fellowship, prayer and praise in the Arabic language. The class targets those who need to worship in Arabic. Child care is available. Mamdouh Nasr at 407-385-5772 or mamdmata@gmail.com

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.

FaithAbility Social Night With Boost First Friday of each month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Willow Creek Church in Winter Springs. FaithAbility participants are invited to take part in a monthly event called Boost, hosted by the Lift Disability Network. This night provides opportunities for socialization and fun for individuals and families impacted by disability. While at Boost, you can expect food, crazy activities and times of inspiration. The night begins with a meal and is free. RSVPs are not required, but are appreciated. RSVP to boost@liftdisability.net. Lift Disability Network at 407-228-8343 or boost@ liftdisability.net, or Heather at faithability@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1828

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.

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

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10 children 10 and under. www.facebook. com/knitandchat. Cassie Small at cassandra.543@juno.com or 407-834-5203 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, through April, 6 to 8 p.m. The group members look forward to building relationships and sharing food as they seek God’s wisdom in parenting. This will be a great opportunity to discuss many books that will help them navigate the winding road of parenthood. All moms are welcome, and they hope to see you as they share God’s Word and their life experiences. Upcoming books: March 29 – Sticky Faith, by Dr. Kara E. Powell and Dr. Chap Clark; April 26 – Book Exchange and location: Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@northlandchurch.net Motorcycle Ministry Central Florida Children’s Home Ride Saturday, March 21, 9 a.m., Central Florida Children’s Home. The group has been riding to this children’s home for 14 years, and it’s such a blessing to see the children grow up in a godly home. The group will meet at 9 and depart at 9:30 for the children’s home. When the group arrives, it will fellowship with the children and show them the motorcycles. Lori Landers at 352-729-6912 Sew and Serve First Saturday of each month, 9:30 a.m., room 1117, the Rink. They sew various easyto-make items for charitable donation. Bring your portable machine (if you have one), basic sewing tools, ideas for projects and a giving heart! 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. Get to know other singles in the area for friendship, fellowship and Bible study. Teri Long at 407-4703431, Sue Hemphill at 407-314-5817, or meetup.com/OACS08 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. Laura Capizzano at laura.capizzano@northlandchurch.net 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. Laura Capizzano at laura.capizzano@ northlandchurch.net Tennis Saturdays, 8 a.m., Red Bug Lake Park. Jeff Rossmeissl at 407-489-6096

Veterans for Christ Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 5110, CWW (no meeting March 3). Christian brothers and sisters who are veterans of the Armed Forces gathering to grow in Christ using the First Principles study material, 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 Word Weavers Second Saturday of each month, 9:30 a.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. For writers of all levels. www. Word-Weavers.com

Serve at Northland 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. Ivan Portillo at ivan.portillo@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4000 Parking and Traffic Attendants Weekend volunteers are needed to help control traffic on Northland property before and after services. Help out as often or as little as you want. Jeff Hess at jeff.hess@ northlandchurch.net or 407-272-9111 Phone Assistance Weekday volunteers are needed to answer phones and greet visitors. Flexible hours. Ivan Portillo at ivan.portillo@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4000 Sermon interpreter If you can fluently interpret Spanish, we could use your help. Laura Capizzano at laura.capizzano@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4000 Traducción del Sermón Nos encantaría trabajar con usted de forma voluntaria si usted puede interpretar Español. Laura Capizzano at laura. capizzano@northlandchurch.net or 407-9494000 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. Ivan Portillo at ivan.portillo@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4000 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

Serve With Northland Blood Drive Sunday, March 8, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, March 9, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Northland at Longwood. In February, many people donated blood, and as a result 141 lives were saved. To reduce your waiting time, you may schedule a time slot at www.floridasbloodcenters.org. Ruth Sapp at ruth.sapp@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4039 Celebrate Recovery – Inside 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 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. Michelle Brightman at 407-6655386 or mbrightman@seminolecountyfl.gov 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 professionals to those who want to be trained. Judy Head at judy.head@ northlandchurch.net or 407-388-5798 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 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

Financial Allies Needed Financial Allies are needed for Faith and Finances, a biblically integrated financial curriculum designed for low-income people. Allies provide encouragement, advocacy and supportive friendship as a class participant strives to become economically self-sufficient. Maria Penzes at 407-937-0554 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 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 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 Longwood Health Care Center Sundays, 9 a.m., sanctuary. Give hugs and show love to the residents of the facility behind Northland on Grant Street. People are needed to bring the residents to the Sunday 9 a.m. service at Northland at Longwood. Patsy Grannan at 407-538-5209 or pjgrannan@yahoo.com Men Mentoring Fatherless Boys No age limit or experience required. Must be able to devote at least one hour per week. Take the challenge, and build a life-changing relationship. David Keys at nlmentoring@ gmail.com Mentors and Classroom Assistants Needed Mentors and classroom assistants are needed for Milwee Middle School students in Longwood. Need to be 18 years old or older and available at least one hour per week until the end of the school year. Must complete SCPS Dividend process. Buzz Vincent, Milwee Middle School at 407-463-9398 or blv292@cfl.rr.com 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 407-636-5119. 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

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Special Events Third Day Concert Friday, March 27, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Sanctuary. Enjoy a great concert and time of worship by Christian rock band Third Day, which has sold more than 7 million albums in the United States and has had 28 number one hits. The cost: $25 for general admission or $50 for VIP, which includes reserved seating and a meet and greet after the concert. (Use promo code Z88, and receive $5 off.) Register at https:// northland.brushfireapp.com/events/428512. Rebecca Lang at rebecca.lang@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1807, or thirdday.com Worship in the Arts Camp June 22 through 26, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Northland at Longwood. Northland’s Worship in the Arts Camp provides young artists (entering grades four through eight) with a fun and encouraging environment for spiritual growth with instruction in the disciplines of music, acting, dance, visual arts and technical production. It’s a place where the artists can grow in their faith and in learning to use their gifts more effectively and authentically in expressions of worship. Professional local artists, working alongside True North summer interns, provide instruction and mentoring. In keeping with our mission of equipping young artists for a lifetime of worship, the week will culminate in an evening of worship and celebration! Registration opens March 30 at northlandchurch.net. Register early, as camp fills up quickly. Marty Tracey at 407-9497176 or marty.tracey@northlandchurch.net

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, April 1, 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 Scriptures. Children’s program is available. On-going registration. Olga Lizardo at 407-415-9578 or visit Orlando.CBSclass.org

Dominican Republic Mission Trip Looking for individuals (5-6) interested in a short term mission trip (7 days) to COTN’s villages in the Dominican Republic to share the Jesus film and minister to the children in the (5) villages they work with in May 16 to 23. Approximate cost: $1,800. Robert Slezak at robert@rlc711.com or 407-2210706 Family Mission Opportunity Mission to Japan, a Northland-supported ministry, is bringing several Japanese college students to Orlando from February 28 to March 28 to experience American culture and practice English. The program is Mission to Japan’s primary way of reaching Japan, where less than 1 percent of the people are Christian. Mission to Japan takes care of the students during the day, but host families are needed to receive students in the evenings and provide meals, a room and Christian friendship. Warren Griffith at 407-243-8867 or info@MissionToJapan.org, or MissionToJapan.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 • “Getting to Know My Non-Christian Neighbors” Tuesdays, March 3 and 10, 6:30 to 7:20 p.m., Winter Park Presbyterian Church; or Fridays, March 20; April 3, 17; May 1, 15, 6:30 to 7:20 p.m., Chambrel Retirement Community in Longwood. Each presentation will be followed by a Q&A and will focus on a specific non-Christian faith tradition, including Baha’i, Buddhist, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, Sikh, Unitarian Universalist and atheist/humanist. Robert Ray at 407-415-8528 or Robert. Ray@nrmafla.com • 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 topics: March 3 – “Faith and Religion: Women Faith Leaders” with Rev. Kathy Schmitz and Sr. Ann Kendrick; March 10 – “Faith and Society: Women’s History and Health” with Molly MacGregor and Dr. Jenna Tosh; March 17 – “Faith and Society: Women in Politics and Education” with Mayor Theresa Jacobs and Stetson President Wendy Libby; March 24 – “Faith and Society: Women in Business” with Shari Sandifer and Noelani Cornell; and March 31 – “Faith and Religion: Who Killed Jesus?” with Dr. John Dominic Crossan. • PBS Documentary Screening Sunday, March 1, noon, Enzian theater, Maitland. See “The Three Wise Guys” in person as they will be screening the one-hour PBS documentary “1913 Seeds of Conflict.” Filmmaker Ben Loeterman will join them in a Q&A session afterward. Join the communitywide conversation on the Palestinian and Israeli conflict. For more information, visit http://twgradio.com. Robert Ray at 407415-8528 or Robert.Ray@nrmafla.com Japan Mission Trip Mission to Japan, a Northland-supported ministry, is planning a three-week mission trip to Japan for college students (ages 18 to 24) this summer. Warren Griffith at 407-2438867 or info@MissionToJapan.org

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 84 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 Pat Leupold at 407-538-6026, or Bob Britting at 316-7080483 Faithful and True Mondays, 6 to 8 p.m., Reformed Theological Seminary, Oviedo. Join a fellowship of men pursuing sexual integrity. Pat Froelich at 407-949-4000, xt. 1852

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 Living Wholeheartedly Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (bring your lunch), Reformed Theological Seminary, call for starting date. A 12-week insight oriented group for women of all ages and life stages who long to live differently, based on the book The Gifts of Imperfection, by Brene Brown. Chris Kavenagh at 407-949-4000, ext. 1891 or Tammy Carpenter at 407-9494000, ext. 1865 Women’s MYUS Group and Bible Study Mondays, February 9 through April 20, 7 to 9 p.m., 854 N. Division St., Oviedo. Connect with others who want to grow in their faith and build lasting relationships. We will study The Patriarchs: Encountering the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, by Beth Moore, which provides a personal study experience five days a week for this in-depth study of Genesis 12-50. Discover God’s pursuit of a relationship with man, and marvel as His plan to bless all people unfolds. ? Laurie Jean Harrington at 407-927-4393 or Lauriejean2@ bellsouth.net

Workplace Ministry First Tuesday of each month, 5:30 p.m., Orlando. J4 Leaders (www.J4Leaders.org), an interdenominational ministry for women to help encourage one another to succeed with a biblical worldview. Pam Oldham at info@J4Leaders.org or 407-522-4797

Donations

Please take clean, usable clothing, toys, household items, nonperishable food items and supplies to The Sharing Center, Fairmont Plaza, 600 N. Highway 1792, Longwood. 407-260-9155 or www. thesharingcenter.org Nonperishable food items can be placed into the designated wooden boxes in the lobby of the Worship Center and in the Student Ministries and Care Center. Judy Head at judy.head@northlandchurch.net Vehicles Needed at LifeHope. Many families working with the LifeHope ministry are able to obtain a job and begin the process of getting back on their feet, but transportation becomes a barrier. Vehicles must be safe and in good working condition. Bud Abt at 407-415-0036 or bud.abt@ northlandchurch.net to donate your vehicle Men’s casual clothes, backpacks, blankets, tennis shoes and hygienic supplies, are needed by Downtown Homeless ministry at St. George’s Orthodox Church, a ministry to the homeless in Orlando. Dave Mullen at dmull77@yahoo.com Christian and classic children’s books as well as parenting and marriage books are needed for the Northland Children’s and Family library. Bethany Durys at bethany. durys@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0541 Vehicles are needed at Recovery House of Central Florida (www.recoveryhouseinc.org). It also needs pressure-washing equipment, power tools and hand tools. 407-3235857 or info@recoveryhouseinc.org Bed sheets, pillowcases and other items are needed at Safehouse of Seminole for battered women and their children. Complete needs list at www.safehouseofseminole. org. admin@safehouseofseminole.org or 407-302-5220 Men’s neckties and dress shirts are needed to support the dress code for participants in the Healing and Transition (HAT) Program. HAT is a program for men and women looking for life transformation following incarceration. Donated cars assist with transportation to work. Susan Lumb at 321-297-2416 or susan.lumb@hatprogram.org Bibles are needed for the Downtown Homeless Ministry. Donate new or used Bibles at the Northland Bookstore. Dave Mullen at dmull77@yahoo.com

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

Find and post paid positions at jobs.northlandchurch.net.

CONTACT INFO

WHOM DO I CONTACT IF:

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

I am in crisis? Northland’s main line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 I want to seek counseling? Counseling referral line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7204 I have a prayer request? Prayer request line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4025 or pray.northlandchurch.net

Send newspaper correspondence to: newspaper@northlandchurch.net.

I need the Hospital Ministry to pay a visit? Judy Tillmann. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7149 or hospitalvisits@northlandchurch.net

GOVERNING ELDERS Owusu Amaning, Chairman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1797 owusu.amaning@northlandchurch.net Tim Wright, Vice Chairman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1804 tim.wright@northlandchurch.net Dale Burket, Secretary-Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1809 dale.burket@northlandchurch.net JT Almon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7169 jt.almon@northlandchurch.net Sam Certo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7168 sam.certo@northlandchurch.net Danny Gordon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1763 danny.gordon@northlandchurch.net Gilbert Kingsley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0540 gilbert.kingsley@northlandchurch.net Thom Willis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 thom.willis@northlandchurch.net Bill Wolfe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1803 bill.wolfe@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 seven grandchildren: Noah, Jada, Ella, Lincoln, Luke, Lena, 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

Northland is becoming a church of distributed churches, a family of spiritual families. More and more, the larger congregation of Northland is also comprised of smaller, distributed churches – spiritual families that form outside the walls of the building as they follow Jesus together and live out the mission of Jesus in their everyday lives. All of Northland will continue to gather together for weekend worship services, whether in person or online, but being the church isn’t limited to the worship service. The distributed churches also form the church right where people live, as they get together in homes, in offices, on campuses or in coffee shops for meals, fellowship, the study of Scripture, prayer, service and reaching out to those not yet included (Acts 2:42-47). Are you interested in learning more? We would love to help you. Together we can form the church outside the walls of a building and bring God’s love to the world. Start the journey toward being the church at one of the Intro to Distributing the Church sessions. Sign up for a session at The Hub or at distributedchurch.com.

I am interested in a Care Ministry? Barbara Olsen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7183 or barbara.olsen@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? Marty Tracey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7176 or marty.tracey@northlandchurch.net I need information about Children’s Ministries? Debbie Blahnik. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .407-949-7162 or debbie.blahnik@northlandchurch.net I am interested in Distributed Journeys? Patti Harshey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0573 or patti.harshey@northlandchurch.net; or visit SomedayIsToday.net I want to help at Northland? The Hub. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7178 or hub@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

DISTRIBUTED SITES 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 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 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 Laura Capizzano. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1824 laura.capizzano@northlandchurch.net 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