Worship Guide-Respond 12 by Northland Church

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED

MARCH 19-21, 2011

MONEY: In God We Trust? The Camouflaged Sin: How to Tell You’re in Trouble A MESSAGE FROM DR. JOEL C. HUNTER, SENIOR PASTOR (Read about Northland’s senior pastor, Dr. Hunter, and his life in ministry at northlandchurch.net/joelhunter.)

Luke 12:16-21 (NIV) And he told them this parable: “The ground of a certain rich man produced a good crop. He thought to himself, ‘What shall I do? I have no place to store my crops.’ Then he said, ‘This is what I’ll do. I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I’ll say to myself, “You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take life easy; eat, drink and be merry.”’ But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be demanded from you. Then who will get what you have prepared for yourself?’ This is how it will be with anyone who stores up things for himself but is not rich toward God.”

New to Northland? Welcome! We’re so glad you’ve joined us today! Please tell us a little about yourself. Just drop this card in an offering box or stop by an Info Kiosk in the foyer on your way out — we’d love to get to know you!

Name(s)_________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

Prepare for Next Week’s Worship:

worship.northlandchurch.net Grab a Respond. Newspaper Looking for opportunities to connect? Pick up a Respond. newspaper every weekend in the lobby. It is your gateway to practical ways to respond to God in worship everywhere, every day!

NOTES

What’s Current Last Week to Register

MIDDLE SCHOOL SPRING RETREAT

Join the fun and fellowship at Southwind Young Life Camp. Cost $200 must be received by March 25.

April 1-3 Info on page 4 in Respond and at northlandchurch.net/ministries/ middle_school_ministries.

Will Seminar E-mail___________________________________________________________________ Address_________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

Phone___________________________________________________________________

Which site are you attending? [ ] Longwood

[ ] Mount Dora

[ ] Oviedo

[ ] Other_ ______________________________________________________________

Tithes & Offerings Electronic giving is available at the kiosks located in the lobby or online at generous.northlandchurch.net. Offering envelopes are at all giving boxes. Contact Twila Roberts at 407-949-4000 with questions. Financial Report — March 8 to 14, 2011 This Week This Year Need. . . . . . . . . 250,505 Need. . . . . . . . . . 2,755,555 Received. . . . . . 263,531 Received . . . . . . 2,535,328 Difference. . . . . . 13,026 Difference. . . . . (220,227)

BUILD A GENEROUS LIFE

Have you made the financial arrangements for your loved ones, should they outlive you?

Saturday, April 2, 6:30 p.m., sanctuary, Longwood site Info on page 5 in Respond.

LOCAL SERVE DAY

Slots fill up fast for our quarterly community service event. Register family and friends today!

Saturday, April 16, 8:15 a.m. to noon Info at serve.northlandchurch.net

Talk about it:

• How do you know when you are in trouble? • In what ways do we deceive ourselves about our own issues? • Who are the people you trust to help you know when you are living in denial?

[ ] I would like to receive more information about Northland. 03/19-21/2011

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED

MARCH 19-21, 2011

New to Northland? Welcome!

Prepare for Next Week’s Worship:

worship.northlandchurch.net

We’re so glad you’ve joined us today! Please tell us a little about yourself. Just drop this card in an offering box or stop by an Info Kiosk in the foyer on your way out — we’d love to get to know you!

Grab a Respond. Newspaper

Name(s)_________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

Looking for opportunities to connect? Pick up a Respond. newspaper every weekend in the lobby. It is your gateway to practical ways to respond to God in worship everywhere, every day!

NOTES

What’s Current Last Week to Register

MIDDLE SCHOOL SPRING RETREAT

Join the fun and fellowship at Southwind Young Life Camp. Cost $200 must be received by March 25.

April 1-3 Info on page 4 in Respond and at northlandchurch.net/ministries/ middle_school_ministries.

Phone___________________________________________________________________

Which site are you attending? [ ] Longwood

[ ] Mount Dora

[ ] Oviedo

[ ] Other_ ______________________________________________________________

BUILD A GENEROUS LIFE

Have you made the financial arrangements for your loved ones, should they outlive you?

Saturday, April 2, 6:30 p.m., sanctuary, Longwood site Info on page 5 in Respond.

LOCAL SERVE DAY

Slots fill up fast for our quarterly community service event. Register family and friends today!

Saturday, April 16, 8:15 a.m. to noon Info at serve.northlandchurch.net

[ ] I would like to receive more information about Northland. 03/19-21/2011

Talk about it:

• How do you know when you are in trouble? • In what ways do we deceive ourselves about our own issues? • Who are the people you trust to help you know when you are living in denial?

Worship focus: Worship Christ today as our Deliverer. He has freed us from our empty ways of life to find fulfillment in Him. He sees the darkest places in our hearts, yet there is no condemnation for those who love Him.

“ Measure your wealth not by the things you have, but by the things for which you would not take money.”

– Unknown

Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.

– Psalm 139:23-24 (NIV)

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED

MARCH 19-21, 2011

New to Northland? Welcome!

Prepare for Next Week’s Worship:

worship.northlandchurch.net

Grab a Respond. Newspaper

Name(s)_________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

Looking for opportunities to connect? Pick up a Respond. newspaper every weekend in the lobby. It is your gateway to practical ways to respond to God in worship everywhere, every day!

NOTES

What’s Current Last Week to Register

MIDDLE SCHOOL SPRING RETREAT

Join the fun and fellowship at Southwind Young Life Camp. Cost $200 must be received by March 25.

April 1-3 Info on page 4 in Respond and at northlandchurch.net/ministries/ middle_school_ministries.

Phone___________________________________________________________________

Which site are you attending? [ ] Longwood

[ ] Mount Dora

[ ] Oviedo

[ ] Other_ ______________________________________________________________

BUILD A GENEROUS LIFE

Have you made the financial arrangements for your loved ones, should they outlive you?

Saturday, April 2, 6:30 p.m., sanctuary, Longwood site Info on page 5 in Respond.

LOCAL SERVE DAY

Slots fill up fast for our quarterly community service event. Register family and friends today!

Saturday, April 16, 8:15 a.m. to noon Info at serve.northlandchurch.net

[ ] I would like to receive more information about Northland. 03/19-21/2011

Talk about it:

• How do you know when you are in trouble? • In what ways do we deceive ourselves about our own issues? • Who are the people you trust to help you know when you are living in denial?

March 19-26, 2011

NORTHLAND A C H U R C H DISTRIBUTED www.northlandchurch.net

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every where. every day.

MIDDLE SCHOOL SPRING RETREAT

BUILD A GENEROUS LIFE:WILL SEMINAR

April 1-3

Saturday, April 2, 6:30 p.m., Longwood sanctuary

Meet at the church for food and fellowship before heading out to serve the local community.

Info on page 5 and atnorthlandchurch.net/ calendar/details/will_ seminar/

Info and register at serve.northlandchurch.net

local serve day Saturday, April 16, 8:15 a.m. to noon

order easter lilies

Honor or memorialize someone you love and help decorate the church.

A Northland tradition! More info and the order form on page 7

Respond to God …

MEET THE NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE AROUND YOU.

Worship God: Glorify God for Who He is and what He has done. “A time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth.”

– Jesus Christ (John 4:23, NIV)

worship.northlandchurch.net

Read the Bible: Study God’s message to you often. “I am watching over My word to perform it.”

– God (Jeremiah 1:12, NASB)

bible.northlandchurch.net

SERVE OTHERS Pray:

Engage in a conversation with God. “The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer.”

– Peter, an eyewitness (1 Peter 3:12, NIV)

pray.northlandchurch.net

Serve Others:

Meet the needs of the people around you. “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.”

– Jesus Christ (Matthew 25:40, NIV)

serve.northlandchurch.net

Live Generously:

Give what God’s given to you. “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

– Jesus Christ (Matthew 6:21, NASB)

generous.northlandchurch.net

Be In Community:

Foster environments for relationship.

Why does it take us so long to realize the sin in our lives that is obvious to others?

“All men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

– Jesus Christ (John 13:35, NIV)

community.northlandchurch.net

Share Your Story: Tell others what God is doing in your life. “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” – Peter, an eyewitness (1 Peter 3:15, NIV) share.northlandchurch.net

Participate in a Distributed Journey. You can help change the world! You know that life-changing mission trip you’ve always wanted to experience? The one you’ve been planning to do someday? Well, someday is today! Don’t let excuses get in the way of your opportunity to change the world by serving others. Check out the list of Distributed Journeys that are currently available. Learn more and fill out an application at SomedayIsToday.net. Questions? Contact Patti Harshey at patti.harshey@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0573.

Costs of trips include airfare, visa (if applicable), lodging, ground transportation, tips and meals. Find each trip’s cost information at SomedayIsToday.net. Informational meetings on these mission trips are being scheduled. Check the website, somedayistoday.net, for dates and times. Haiti — April 3-10 (TRIP FULL) Rebuild a church.

Scotland — June 17-26 Teen Challenge and Celebrate Recovery.

Alabama — April 5-10 (TRIP FULL) Build new camp facilities at Camp ToKnowHim.

Jamaica — June 18-25 High school students conduct Vacation Bible School.

Zambia — July 17-26 Church planting in at least two unreached villages in Western Zambia.

Ukraine — June 1-13 Orphanage Trip One: Care for and comfort orphans.

Ukraine — June 28-July 11 English Camp: Help facilitate an English Camp for college students.

Brazil — July 30-August 7 Youth Trip: Ministry in Manaus and serving villages along the Amazon.

Ukraine — June 28-July 11 Orphanage Trip Three: Care for and comfort orphans.

Sri Lanka — July 30-August 13 Minister to orphans and widows plus agricultural and technical training.

Brazil — June 4-12 Boat Trip One: Serve the villages along the Amazon. Kenya — June 7-20 AIDS care and compassion. Dominican Republic — June 10-18 (TRIP FULL) Middle schoolers and their parents build a chapel.

Swaziland — July 1-11 Community development. Brazil — July 9-19 Soccer Trip: Participate in soccer camps.

Jamaica — June 10-17 High school seniors and college students conduct Vacation Bible School.

Jamaica — July 16-23 Family Trip: Build a community center.

Ukraine — June 14-25 Orphanage Trip Two: Care for and comfort orphans.

Ukraine — July 17-30 Youth Camp: Facilitate a youth camp.

Dominican Republic — August 14-21 Family Trip: Conduct a Vacation Bible School program. Cuba — October 14-21 Partner with IsleGO Missions. Brazil — October 15-23 Construction and Some Fishing: Fish in the Amazon and help villagers with construction projects.

Student Ministries

Mark Your Calendar! NEXT Parent Forum WEEKSaturday, March 26, 7-8:30 p.m. END ! rooms 4213-17 Join the discussion on parenting a teen. Help us choose the specific topic by voting for the topics you are most interested in at northlandchurch.wufoo.com/forms/ parent-forum-topics/.

Middle School Spring Retreat APRIL 1-3 Southwind Young Life Camp

LAST WEEK TO REGISTER

Theme: Famous Last Words (Luke 23:46) Cost: $200 No registration will be accepted after March 25. Check-in: 5 p.m. Friday, April 1, The Rink (Pizza will be served for dinner at check-in.) Departure: 6 p.m. Friday, April 1, via Holiday Coach Lines Return: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 3, The Rink Shaylynn Stoner at 407-949-7194 or shaylynn. stoner@northlandchurch.net

Activating Students to Make Kingdom Noise. What is Making Kingdom Noise? It’s the Love of Jesus in Action.

Middle School Ministry

High School Ministry

To register for any of these activities and for more detailed information, visit www.northlandchurch.net/ ministries/middle_school_ministries. Shaylynn Stoner at 407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@ northlandchurch.net

To register for any of these activities and for more detailed information, visit www.northlandchurch.net/ ministries/high_school_ministries. Shaylynn Stoner at 407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@ northlandchurch.net

LUGRox (Living Under Grace Rocks!) Youth Group Saturdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Free to attend; optional $3 dinner. A typical gathering consists of worship, teaching and small groups.

i-3 (I am third) Youth Group Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Free to attend. Food available for purchase.

Firm Foundations Class Sundays, 10:45 a.m. to noon, fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. Study: Firm Foundations. Bring your Bible, a pen, and a notebook or journal. ABS (Area Bible Studies) Date, time and costs vary by location. Teams are formed by gender. A typical ABS night consists of fellowship, Bible study and peer accountability.

Noise Groups / Community Groups Date, time and costs vary by location. A typical gathering consists of fellowship and peer accountability. Servant Leadership Ministry We offer servant leadership training and opportunities to serve for 9th-graders (setup crew), 10th- to 12th-graders (LUGRox captains) and college students (small group leaders and work crews). www.northlandchurch.net/ ministries/high_school_ministries

Access Ministries for Students Young Life Capernaum Last Friday of each month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. If you are a teen with special needs, join us. This includes worship, dinner, fun and an opportunity to grow in faith! TEENS, volunteer to serve at capernaum. Laura Lee Wright at 407-937-0549 or lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net

Mark Your Calendar! Worship in the Arts Summer Camp July 11 through 15 For grades 3 to 8. Register at northlandchurch.net/ calendar/details/worship_in_the_arts_camp/. Debbie Blahnik at 407-949-7162 or debbie.blahnik@ northlandchurch.net

Volunteer with the Children’s Ministries. You can do this! Debbie Blahnik, director of Children’s Ministries, at 407-949-7162 or debbie.blahnik@northlandchurch.net

Children’s Ministries

how can they call on him to save them … how can they believe … unless someone tells them? —Romans 10:14 (NLT)

Children’s Church

Northland Early Learning Center

Debbie Blahnik, director of Children’s Ministries, at 407-949-7162 or debbie.blahnik@northlandchurch.net• Grade School Classes (Grades 1 – 5) During all worship services in the Children’s Worship Wing. Northland’s 5-day Bible study for children, The Daily Way, is available at northlandchurch.net or at Children’s Church. • Early Childhood Classes (Age 3 – Kindergarten) During all worship services in the Early Childhood Wing. • Infant & Toddler Care (Infants – Age 2) During all worship services in the Early Childhood Wing. • Children with Special Needs (Age 3 – Grade 5) A variety of options are available. Laura Lee Wright at lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0549

A weekday cooperative learning environment The Northland Early Learning Center will enroll children who have reached the age of 2, 3 or 4 by September 1 into the 2-, 3- or 4-year-olds class, respectively. As classes fill up, children will be placed on a waiting list and put in a class on a first-come, first-served basis. To ensure your child’s spot in a class, there is a $65 nonrefundable registration fee. Pam Anderson at 407-949-7179 or pam.anderson@ northlandchurch.net

Volunteer of the Week: Doug Corley Children’s Ministries salutes Doug Corley. Doug volunteers with our Access classes. To the classroom, he brings his experience of being a grandpa to his grandson who has autism. Doug is able to help children understand who Jesus is through his gentle spirit. Doug brings a servant’s heart to the classroom, always ensuring the class runs smoothly. Thank you, Doug, for sharing your gifts and talents with our children and our families. You continue to bless many people.

Congratulations to those who completed Young Believers Step 2! Back row (l to r): Taylor Poore, Payton Poore, Kwesi James, Madison Long, Karley Baringer, Emily Long, Ashley Baringer, Tami Nickerson (facilitator); front row (l to r): Justin Glenn, Tristan Joannou, Christian Davenport, Jasmine Bowen, Joshua Bowen; not pictured: Morgan Davis

Ways to Respond Baptisms Adult Baptisms Sunday, April 10, 2 p.m., Ken and Diane Watkins’ home. Get baptized by immersion or sprinkling as a public profession of personal faith in Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:19). Call to sign up. Sharon Ferreira at 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@ northlandchurch.net Child Baptisms Northland recommends the Steps for Young Believers course for grade schoolaged children prior to baptism, but it is not mandatory. Diane Jones at diane.jones@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7188 Infant Baptism/Dedication Class Saturday, May 21, 7 p.m., room 4206. Child care is available upon request. Diane Jones at 407-949-7188 or diane.jones@northlandchurch.net

Bible Studies & Prayer Groups adult bible studies 2 Corinthians Bible Study Sundays, 10:45 a.m., rooms 4206-7. Join this open bible study and learn how to turn troubles into triumph. John and Carolyn Jones at 407-831-5822 The Forgotten Prophets of the Bible Sundays, 9 a.m., rooms 4206-7; or Tuesdays, 7 p.m., rooms 5106-7, Children’s Worship Wing. Join Pastor Dan Lacich each week as he leads us in an in-depth look at the life, message and relevance of a different Old Testament prophet. Jamila Millette at jamila.millette@northlandchurch.net or 407937-1832 Community Bible Experience Sundays, through April 17, 11 a.m., room 4213/15. Join governing elder Dan Hardaway for a discussion during Lent of how truth is revealed in holy Scriptures as we see how our individual stories intersect with the power of the New Testament as God’s story. Dan Hardaway at dan.hardaway@uscm.org or 407-376-1047

MEN’S BIBLE STUDIES Men’s Bible Study Tuesdays, 6:45 to 8 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1118. Bob Shoemaker at bobshoemaker@ mindspring.com or 407-599-3132 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

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

woMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES Faithful, Abundant, True A seven-week study with Kay Arthur, Priscilla Shirer and Beth Moore. Child care available with registration. Workbook available in the Northland Bookstore for $14.95. • Mondays, April 11 through May 23, 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Cherrie Rowe at 407-322-6850, or Ann Clark at 407-804-5282 or ann@clarkmail.us • Tuesdays, April 23 through May 24, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Cherrie Rowe at 407-322-6850, or Marlene Ross at 407-833-0094 or rossduo@cfl.rr.com Precepts – Lord, I Want to Know You Mondays, through May 9, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., room 4213. These topical teachings are straight from the Bible, yet presented in an intimate, day-to-day devotional format. Purchase the book at the Northland Bookstore for $14.99. Child care is provided with advanced registration. Melody Ringenberg at rringenberg@cfl.rr.com

PRAYER groups Children’s Ministries Prayer Team Pray weekly from your home for needs in Children’s Ministries. Carol Moss at carol. moss@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7180 Prayer Group Thursdays, 6:30 a.m., room 1116, Student Ministries and Care Center. Jean Sherwood at 407-796-4705

Classes & Training ADULTS Belong/Membership Opportunities • Six-week class: Sundays, starting May 15, 11 a.m., room 4209. Hear Pastor Kevin Urichko and other Northland leaders describe what it means to belong to Christ and to Northland. Child care is available. Jamila Millette at jamila.millette@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1832 • One-day seminar: Saturday, April 16, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., The Rink. Hear Pastor Joel C. Hunter and other senior leaders describe what it means to belong to Christ and to Northland. Child care is available. Ruth Sapp at ruth.sapp@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4039 • Online: Anytime at northlandchurch.net/ series/belong.study Buddy Break Training 101 Monday, March 21, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., room 4213-15. Train to learn how to give parents/ caregivers of children with special needs a break for just a few hours one Saturday a month. Teri Grayson at 407-949-4014 or teri.grayson@northlandchurch.net

Build a Generous Life: Will Seminar Saturday, April 2, 6:30 p.m., sanctuary. Learn how to make the financial or custodial arrangements for your loved ones, should they outlive you. Child care is available. Jo-Anne Holleran at jo-anne.holleran@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1772 Marriage 911 Wednesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 4206-7. Attend this 13-week class to rescue your marriage. Men and women participate separately. Books and materials available in the Northland Bookstore (Broken Heart on Hold: $9.75; Marriage 911 workbook: $30). and registration for class: Linda Rooks at lindarooks@embarqmail.com; child care registration: Linda Campbell at linda. campbell@northlandchurch.net Parent Forum Saturday, March 26, 7 to 8:30 p.m., rooms 4213-17. Join the discussion on parenting a teen. Help us choose the specific topic by voting for the topics you are most interested in at northlandchurch.wufoo.com/forms/ parent-forum-topics/. Shaylynn Stoner at 407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@ northlandchurch.net

children Steps for Young Believers (Grades 2-5) and Their Parents These courses in basic discipleship include classroom sessions and daily at-home devotionals. Sundays, 4 to 5:45 p.m. Materials cost: $5. Registration is required. Diane Jones at 407-949-7188 or diane. jones@northlandchurch.net • STEP 1—BECOMING A PART OF GOD’S FAMILY: April 3 to May 1 (skipping April 24). Focus: Salvation and assurance. Includes Communion instruction. • STEP 2—THE MOST IMPORTANT THING: June 3-July 10 (skipping July 3). Focus: Jesus’ Life A-Z, a basic discipleship theme and learning about the life of Christ. Baptism offered at end of course. • STEP 3—LIVING BY THE BOOK, “C-ING” MY WAY THROUGH THE BIBLE: June 3July 17 (skipping July 3). Focus: to develop skills in exploring the Bible.

Care Groups adults Celebrate Recovery Fridays, 7 to 9 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. Gain freedom from life’s hurts, habits and hang-ups over dinner, fellowship and share groups, which include Newcomers 101, Men’s and Women’s Chemical Dependency and Women’s CoDependency. Laurie Jean Harrington at celebraterecovery@northlandchurch.net Coping with Addictions/Codependency Thursdays, 7 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall. A Christcentered, 12-step program dealing with issues

such as alcohol, drugs, relationships, food, sexual addictions, codependency and issues affecting adult children of addiction. Child care is available. His Way at 407-599-9770 DivorceCare Tuesdays, call for time and location. This support group walks alongside individuals who have been through a divorce and helps them to experience personal growth and healing. New session starting May 10. Registration and assessment are required. Cost: $5, and $19 for the book (available in the Northland Bookstore). Child care available. Donna Delzingaro at 407-937-1749 or divorcecare@northlandchurch.net GriefShare Call for time and location. This healing ministry walks you through the steps of grief. Workbook is available at Northland’s bookstore for $19. GriefShare voiceline at 407-949-7152 or griefshare@ northlandchurch.net PRAXIS (Conquering Fear, Anger, Anxiety) Tuesdays, 7:15 p.m., room 4204. Conquer fear, anger and anxiety through biblical principles. Child care is available. Skye Engel at 407-834-3158 Support for the Separated Tuesdays, call for location. Support group for those who are separated with court papers pending, for healing, hope and reconciliation in the Lord. Cost: $5, and $19 for the book (available in the Northland Bookstore). Child care available. New session starting May 10. Assessment required. Donna Delzingaro at 407-937-1749

MEN Faithful and True Mondays, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall. Join a fellowship of men pursuing sexual integrity. Workbook cost: $17 at Northland’s bookstore. Bryce Hagedorn at 407227-3072 or brycehagedorn@yahoo.com; or Kevin Urichko at 407-949-7166 or kevin. urichko@northlandchurch.net Struggling with Homosexuality? Thursdays, 8 to 10 p.m., call for confidential location. Among Friends is a weekly support group for men who struggle with same-sex attraction and/or same-sex attraction feelings who want to live a life pleasing to God. David at 407-937-1793

woMEN Bcause—Breast Cancer Survival Any woman touched by breast cancer desiring prayer, fellowship, information and/or encouragement, contact Susan Diener-Blando at 407-488-5941 or susandb@yahoo.com. Women’s Healing Ministry Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 1111. This group will provide hope and a safe place to heal if you have experienced sexual

6 betrayal, deception and lies of secrecy that keep you in bondage. Vicki M. Wotring at 520-631-0886 or celebratelife3@aol.com

• Sunday, April 9, 9 a.m., call for start location. Ride to Leesburg Bike Fest. Lori All rides are weather permitting. Landers at 407-333-2612

Special Interest Groups

Seniors Group (Age 60 and up) Third Wednesday of each month, 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. Bring nonperishable food items for the Pastoral Care pantry. Cassie Small at 407-834-5203

AMEN (A Meeting of Men) Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 5108-9, Children’s Worship Wing. Learn to apply God’s Word to real-life situations. Dan Bogdan at 407-702-5358 or danbogdan@ landscapeorlando.com, or Buzz Vincent at 407-463-9398 or blv292@cfl.rr.com Bicycling for Christ (Women) First and third Saturday of each month. Registration starts April 9 for spring and summer for beginners and intermediate riders. Naomi James at BicyclingforChrist@gmail.com Buddy Break Saturday, May 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. Three hours of free respite for parents and caregivers of special needs children. Drop off your child with our trained volunteers. Laura Lee Wright at 407-937-0549 or buddybreak@ northlandchurch.net Common Ground Adult Ministry (Ages 25-45) Mondays, 7:15 to 8:15 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Build authentic Christian community, grow spiritually mature and affect the surrounding community with Christ’s love, reflected by serving God. Child care available upon Susan Perry at commonground@ request. northlandchurch.net or 407-401-8960 Divine Reflection Art Group Second Thursday of each month, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 5108-9, Children’s Worship Wing. Join other artists to reflect God’s truth and beauty through the visual arts. Laura Bates at carpearte@aol.com or 407-622-6873 Fusion College Ministry (For students ages 18-25) Sundays, 7:15 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Spend time in worship, prayer and the Scriptures. Shaylynn Stoner at 407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net Kingdom Advisors Third Thursday of each month, noon to 1:15 p.m., room 4209. Financial professionals, join this lunch study group to learn how to build your practice on biblical principles. Philip van Staden at 407-339-9090 Moms4Moms Get connected with other moms for friendship and encouragement through meetings and playgroup activities. Registration required. and specific dates: www.northlandmoms4moms.com Motorcycle Group • Sunday, March 27, 9 a.m., call for start location. Ride to Daytona Car & Bike show. • Sunday, April 3, 8:30 a.m., call for start location. Service at 9:30 a.m., then lunch and ride for Teen Challenge.

Single Purpose (Singles age 35 and up) Fourth Sunday of each month, 4 p.m., rooms 4209-10. Attend, or e-mail to find out more about weekly small groups. Liza Johnson or Dave Mullen at singlepurpose35andup@gmail.com Softball Join other Christian men and women on this adult coed team or the men’s team to compete in local leagues. www.nlsoftball. com or northlandsoftball@gmail.com Spanish Ministry Sundays, 9 and 11 a.m. services. Spanish interpretation is avaliable online and listening devices are available at the Welcome Center. Join the Facebook page at www. facebook.com/northlandespanol. Ivan Portillo at 407-937-0549 or ivan.portillo@ northlandchurch.net • Potluck Gathering Friday, March 25, 6:30 p.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. Bring a dish to share and any Spanishspeaking family and friends. Ivan Portillo at 407-937-0549 or ivan.portillo@ northlandchurch.net Tennis Saturdays, 8 a.m., Red Bug Lake Park. Jeff Rossmeissl at 407-489-6096 Word Weavers Second Saturday of each month, 9:30 a.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. www.wordweaversonline.com

Serve at Northland Questions about serving at Northland? serve@northlandchurch.net or 407-9494000 or serve.northlandchurch.net Communion Servers Communion servers are needed the first weekend of each month. Training provided. Lori Holton at communion@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4000 Medical First Responders During worship services and special events. BLS-trained or medical professionals, especially EMTs, are needed. Lori Holton at lori.holton@northlandchurch.net or 407949-4000 Parking and Traffic Attendants Weekend volunteers are needed to help control traffic on Northland property before and after services. Help out as often or as little as you want. Jeff Hess at jeff.hess@ northlandchurch.net or 407-272-9111

Phone Assistance Weekday volunteers are needed to answer phones and greet visitors. Flexible hours. Lori Holton at lori.holton@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4000 Special Needs Children and Teens Sundays, assist during the 11 a.m. worship service. Laura Lee Wright at 407-9370549 or lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net Ushers and Greeters Greet and seat those attending worship services. Serve for 2 1/2 hours every other weekend. No experience necessary. Lori Holton at lori.holton@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4000

Serve with Northland Access Ministries Steering Committee Seeking community professionals and stakeholders who have a heart for addressing community-based options for affordable housing and care for people with disabilities in Central Florida to serve on a steering committee. Laura Lee Wright at 407-9370549 or lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net Blood Drive Sunday, April 3, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 9 p.m.; Monday, April 4, 6:15 to 9:15 p.m., Northland at Longwood. In March, 49 people donated 43 units, and as a result 129 lives were saved. To reduce your waiting time, you may schedule a time slot at www.floridasbloodcenters.org. Ruth Sapp at ruth.sapp@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4039 Disaster Response Teams Medical professionals, licensed CDL drivers, culinary professionals, veterinarians or vet techs, licensed mental health counselors and those interested in providing mental health services needed. Training provided. Gretchen Kerr at 407-949-7190 or gretchen.kerr@northlandchurch.net Help Incarcerated Men Men needed to come alongside incarcerated men. No experience necessary. Minimum commitment: one hour per week. Greg Kerr at 407-770-8503 or gpkerr@mindspring.com Jail Ministry Minister to inmates in Seminole County or Orange County jails during the Sunday 9 a.m. worship; Celebrate Recovery for women, Thursday afternoons; assist women with long-term planning; prayer team; pen pals. Training provided. Jail Ministry voice mail at 407-949-4007 Local Service Projects To register for or to find out more about these and other serve projects, visit serve.northlandchurch.net. March 26.................Harvest Time International March 26............................Give Kids the World March 26...............................Pathways to Care April 2........................Ronald McDonald House April 16......................Ronald McDonald House April 30...............................Give Kids the World Dana Kobosky at 407-949-7156 or dana. kobosky@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 pgrannan@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 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 Buddies Needed Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Goldsboro Elementary in Sanford. Volunteers are needed to spend one to two hours a week helping kids struggling with reading. Background checks are required. Rebekah Richey at 407-3205848 or rebekah_richey@scps.k12.fl.us Recovery Ministry Volunteers with a heart for the hurting, and recovery or 12-step experience needed to help with a ministry. Laurie Jean Harrington at 407-977-6742 or lauriejean2@ bellsouth.net

Find other ways to serve in your community at www.northlandchurch. net/blogs/serve_beyond/

Beyond Northland ADULTS Abortion Recovery Bible study for post-abortive men or women that meets in a confidential, supportive setting. Reveille Ministries at 407-333-0404 Central Florida’s Job Fair (CFEC.org) Wednesday, March 23, 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 Gripped by the Greatness of God Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m., Rodriguez home, Lake Mary. Rediscover the wonder of God’s attributes and spur your spiritual walk into a consistent life pattern of worship and service to God! Luis Rodriguez at 407-687-7173 Healing Grace Thursdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., TLC Women’s Center, 4804 Edgewater Drive, Orlando. This post-abortion ministry shares the healing grace of Jesus without judgment. Coorie Moore at 407-292-7628

Readers Ministry Tuesdays, 1 to 3 p.m., Goldsboro Elementary School in Sanford. Read to kindergarteners and first-graders. Elaine Gritter at egritter@bellsouth.net or 407-3271474, or Candy Guernsey at cwgrfg@aol.com or 407-323-9433 Visit Israel with Pastor Gus Davies November 17 to 27, 2011. Join this spiritual pilgrimage to Israel to see where many of the Bible events took place. Felipe Santos of Universal Travel at 407-831-0062 or acts1.8@ earthlink.net. • Informational Meeting Wednesday, March 30, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Welcome Center. Join us as we discuss details of the upcoming trip. Pastor Gus Davies at gus.davies@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4008

men Christian Businessmen’s Connection Tuesdays, 7 to 8 a.m., Denny’s, Lee Road exit off Interstate 4. A worldwide men’s ministry for 78 years (www.cbmc.com) that meets for fellowship, prayer and discussion of God’s principles for business. Armand Dauplaise at 407-221-3114 or adauplaise@ aol.com, or Larrie Kitchen at 407-290-5642 Faithful and True Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m., room 3-215, Reformed Theological Seminary, Oviedo. Join a fellowship of men pursuing sexual integrity. Brian Dugdale at briandugdale@ hotmail.com or 407-949-4000, ext. 1739

parentS NearHim Home Educators Supports and encourages families that God has called to teach their children at home. www.nearhim.com

women Community Bible Study Wednesdays, through May 4, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Community United Methodist Church, Casselberry. Study: 1 and 2 Peter, Daniel and Colossians. Children’s program available. Sandi McLaughlin at 407-3424765 or www.OrlandoCBS.org Divorced/Widowed Women’s Fellowship Second and fourth Sundays of each month, 3 p.m., Nancy Petitto’s home, Casselberry. Join other women for prayer and discussion at this potluck fellowship. Children welcome. Nancy Petitto at 321972-2255 Divorced Women’s Small Group Sundays, 3:30 p.m., Winter Springs. Study: The Power of a Woman’s Word, by Sharon Jaynes. Lisa Edwards at 407-222-9639 or godsgirl0202@yahoo.com From Bondage to Bonding Mondays, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Oviedo Counseling Clinic, Reformed Theological Seminary, Oviedo. Join this 18-week look at Nancy Groom’s book From Bondage to Bonding: Escaping Codependency,

Embracing Biblical Love. Book cost: $15 at the Northland Bookstore. Kathy O’Keefe at kajokeefe@aol.com or 407-949-4000, ext. 1775 On the Threshold of Hope Thursdays, 2:15 to 3:45 p.m, beginning March 3, Oviedo Counseling Clinic at Reformed Theological Seminary, Oviedo. For women who desire group support on sexual abuse recovery through Diane Langberg’s book On the Threshold of Hope. Details: Kim Shepherd at 407-949-7193, ext. 1788, or kimjshep@gmail.com 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 Women’s Outreach Luncheon Third Wednesday of each month, noon to 2 p.m., DeBary Golf & Country Club, 300 Plantation Club Drive. Enjoy interesting speakers, connect with others, and enjoy Christian fellowship within our community (affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries). Cost: $15 (includes served lunch). and reservations: Bev Sullivan at BevSullivan02@ aol.com or 386-753-1191. Wounded Heart Tuesdays, beginning March 22, 6 to 7:30 p.m., chapel, Reformed Theological Seminary, Oviedo. Join other sexual abuse survivors as they embark on an honest, hopeful and healing exploration using the book The Wounded Heart and its workbook, by Dan Allender. Belinda Thrift at belindathrift@yahoo.com or 407-949-4000, ext. 1799

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. A list of those honored and memorialized will appear in the Easter edition of Respond. Purchased lilies will be available for pickup Monday, April 25 at the evening service or Tuesday, April 26 through Thursday, April 28, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Welcome Center. To order, fill out this form and place it, along with $7 per lily, in an offering box. Or, you may mail your payment to Northland, A Church Distributed, 530 Dog Track Road, Longwood, FL 32750.

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In honor of________________________________________________________________________

In memory of______________________________________________________________________

Given by__________________________________________________________________________ All orders must be received by Friday, April 8.

Other Services

LIFEHOPE

Marriage Ceremonies and Funeral Arrangements: Sharon Ferreira at 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@northlandchurch.net Counseling: Scotty Alderman at 407-949-7204 or scotty.alderman@northlandchurch.net

Access Ministries

Donations

Please take clean, usable clothing, toys, household items and supplies to The Sharing Center, Fairmont Plaza, 600 N. Highway 17-92, Longwood. 407-260-9155 Nonperishable food items can be placed into the designated wooden boxes in the lobby of the Worship Center and in the Student Ministries and Care Center. 407949-4000 or serve@northlandchurch.net Christian and classic children’s books as well as parenting and marriage books are needed for the Northland Children’s and Family library. Bethany Durys at bethany. durys@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0541

Financial Report: Electronic giving is available at the kiosks located in the foyer or online at www.northlandchurch. net. Offering envelopes are available at all giving boxes. Twila Roberts at 407-949-4000

Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability

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We have programs and services for individuals with disabilities. These efforts are being led by Laura Lee Wright, Northland’s Access Ministries team leader at 407-9370549 or lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net. Find out more at northlandchurch.net/ blogs/category/access_ministries/

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

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

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

March 8 to 14, 2011

Ministry/Operations/ Mortgage Need Received

THIS WEEK THIS YEAR

Attendance March 12 to 14, 2011 Surplus/ (Deficit)

250,505

263,531

13,026

2,755,555

2,535,328

*(220,227)

Northland at Longwood . . . . . . . 6,381 Northland at Oviedo . . . . . . . . . . . 279 Northland at Mount Dora . . . . . . . . 206 Seminole County Jail . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Orange County Jail . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

MORTGAGE BALANCE is currently $18,190,000 *Deficit currently being covered by operating reserve.

Online Live (1,479 sites) . . . . . . 3,400 Archived (online) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,067 Total (1,390 sites) . . . . . . . . . . 13,415

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)

Vision Statement

To see people coming to Christ and growing in Him as we link local and global communities for ministry and worship everywhere, every day.

Mission Statement

To call people to know and follow Christ and equip them to worship and serve together.

What is a “church distributed”? Put simply: It means that church isn’t a building ... it’s people “being the church,” everywhere, every day — responding to God for who He is and what He has done. It also means that, in recognition of how God distributes different gifts among people (1 Corinthians 12:11), we connect with individuals and organizations outside our four walls for long-term support and effectiveness — without blurring distinctions. Pastor Hunter puts it this way: “Both spiritual and intellectual maturity grow from differences. A distributed church uses contrasts to accomplish kingdom purposes.” “There are many parts, yet one body,” the Bible says (1 Corinthians 12:20, ESV). Parts of Northland meet as Distributed churches in Central Florida (Longwood, Mount Dora and Oviedo) and online throughout the world for worship, fellowship and to be regularly distributed in service to their local communities.

contact info

530 Dog Track Road, Longwood, FL 32750 www.northlandchurch.net | info@northlandchurch.net Main Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 Main Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4020 Send newspaper correspondence to: newspaper@northlandchurch.net

Worship Times Saturdays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 p.m. Sundays . . . . . 9 (hi)(sp), 11 a.m.(sp); 6 p.m. Mondays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m. (hi) Hearing-impaired interpretation available (sp) Spanish interpretation available

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

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— We believe that man was created in the image of God, but that he sinned, incurring not only physical death, but also spiritual death, which is separation from God and which is inherited by every member of Adam’s race. We believe that man is subject to the power of the devil and has within himself no possible means of recovery or salvation. (Genesis 1:26; 1 John 1:8-10; Romans 6:23)

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— We believe that the true church is composed of all who, through saving faith in Jesus Christ, have been regenerated by the Holy Spirit, that those who are members of the true church will be eligible for membership in the local church. Baptism and the Lord’s Supper are to be observed by the church during the present age. Baptism and the Lord’s Supper are acts of obedience to the Lord. Participation in them, though, is not to be regarded in any sense as a means of salvation. (Acts 2)

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The Christian’s Walk

— We believe that we are called with a holy calling to walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit, and so to live in the power of the indwelling Spirit of God. The flesh (our natural desire), which in this life is never fully eradicated, must be kept by the Spirit (through our walk of faith), constantly in subjection to Christ, or it will surely manifest its presence in our lives, to the dishonor of our Lord. (Ephesians 2:10; Galatians 5:16)

The Eternal State

— We believe that the souls of those who have trusted in the Lord Jesus Christ for salvation do, at death, immediately pass into His presence and there remain in conscious bliss until the resurrection of the body at His coming for the church, when soul and glorified body, reunited, will be associated with Him forever in glory. We believe that unbelievers will be punished with everlasting separation from the presence of the Lord and the glory of His power. (John 3:15-16; Hebrews 9:28; Matthew 25:41-46)

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