Worship Guide-Respond 16, 2015 by Northland Church

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED

APRIL 18-20, 2015

WHAT’S CURRENT! THE PURPOSEFUL ADVOCATE

A seminar for parents of children with special needs. This interactive session is on what it means to actively and strategically advocate for your child’s many diverse needs. Saturday, April 25, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., room 4206. Sign up at calendar.northlandchurch.net.

CARE MINISTRIES

Divorce Recovery and Support for the Separated new sessions starting. These groups offer 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 these 15-week sessions. Tuesdays starting May 12.

DISASTER RESPONSE WEEKEND

FREE! Build a family emergency kit. Meteorologist Amy Sweezey from WESHChannel 2 will join us to provide some valuable weather information. There will be demonstrations, giveaways and FUN projects for the entire family. This is the kickoff to Disaster Response Weekend at Longwood. Saturday, May 2, 9 a.m. to noon, The Rink. Sign up at calendar.northlandchurch.net.

THE BELONG SEMINAR

Let Us Know!

New to Northland? Need prayer? Want to get connected? 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.

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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!

One-day membership seminar! Join Pastor Joel and other Northland leaders for a time of sharing what it means to belong to Christ and this body of believers! Child care is available. Saturday, May 16, 8:30 a.m., The Rink. Details and registration at calendar.northlandchurch.net.

BAPTISM OPPORTUNITY

Come to the water. If you haven’t taken this important step as a disciple of Jesus Christ, now is the time! Be baptized by a Northland minister in a heated pool. You can participate individually or as a family. Sunday, May 17, 2 p.m., the Watkins’ home. Sign up at calendar.northlandchurch.net.

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

STOP BY THE HUB

Learn more about Access Ministries, and find out ways to support autism awareness. Access Ministries at Northland strives to create a welcoming environment for individuals with disabilities and their families. April is Autism Awareness Month. Stop by The Hub to learn more about upcoming events that support special needs in our church and our community.

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 — April 7 to 13, 2015 This Week

This Year to Date

Need. . . . . . . . . . . 239,151 Need. . . . . . . . . 3,587,265

Difference. . . . . . (46,337)

Difference. . . . . . (28,451)

Received. . . . . . 3,540,928

Received. . . . . . . 210,700

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.)

Ecclesiology – The Church as Corporate Community scripture focus: EPHESIANS 2:18-3:11 (NASB) … for through Him we both have our access in one Spirit to the Father. So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God’s household, having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the corner stone, in whom the whole building, being fitted together, is growing into a holy temple in the Lord, in whom you also are being built together into a dwelling of God in the Spirit.

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For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles – if indeed you have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace which was given to me for you; that by revelation there was made known to me the mystery, as I wrote before in brief. By referring to this, when you read you can understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, which in other generations was not made known to the sons of men, as it has now been revealed to His holy apostles and prophets in the Spirit; to be specific, that the Gentiles are fellow heirs and fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel, of which I was made a minister, according to the gift of God’s grace which was given to me according to the working of His power. To me, the very least of all saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unfathomable riches of Christ, and to bring to light what is the administration of the mystery which for ages has been hidden in God who created all things; so that the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known through the church to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly places. This was in accordance with the eternal purpose which He carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord. … worship focus:

WORSHIP CHRIST TODAY FOR THE BLOOD HE SHED FOR US. IT IS BY HIS BLOOD THAT WE WHO WERE FAR OFF HAVE BEEN BROUGHT NEAR, INTO THE HOUSEHOLD OF GOD. WE ARE NO LONGER STRANGERS AND ALIENS, BUT FELLOW CITIZENS AND HEIRS TO HIS PROMISE. notes:

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God’s way of salvation is to start a family; we are saved by belonging to it. – Michael Sadgrove (b. 1950) and N.T. Wright (b. 1948), “Jesus Christ the Only Saviour,” in The Lord Christ [1980], John Stott, ed., vol. 1 of Obeying Christ in a Changing World, John Stott, gen. ed., 3 vol., London: Fountain, 1977, p. 68.

Study the Scriptures READ THE PASSAGE: EPHESIANS 2:18-3:11

Think Through These Questions: 1. What did Paul reveal to the Gentiles? What was his stewardship? 2. Who laid the foundation for Christ’s church? Who was the cornerstone? 3. What is Christ’s administration (plan)? How does it fulfill God’s eternal purpose?

*Used with permission from Belonging to a Family of Families, by Jeff Reed, Series 1, Book 2 of “The First Principles Series.”

prayer:

Lord, behold our family here assembled. We thank Thee for this place in which we dwell; for the love that unites us; for the peace accorded us this day; for the hope with which we expect the morrow; for the health, the work, the food, and the bright skies that make our lives delightful; for our friends in all parts of the earth, and our friendly helpers in this foreign isle … Give us courage, joy, and the quiet mind. Spare to us our friends, soften to us our enemies. Bless us, if it may be, in all our innocent endeavors. If it may not be, give us the strength to encounter that which is to come, that we be brave in peril, constant in tribulation, temperate in wrath, and in all changes of fortune and down to the gates of death, loyal and loving to one another.

– Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894)

upcoming weeks:

Week 17: April 25-27 SERMON: Belonging to a Family of Families: God’s Household Order – The Family Structure/Local Church (1 Timothy 3:14-16), with Pastor Joel C. Hunter Week 18: May 2-4 SERMON: Belonging to a Family of Families: God’s Order in the Family (Ephesians 5:22-6:9), with Pastor Joel C. Hunter

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED

APRIL 18-20, 2015

WHAT’S CURRENT! THE PURPOSEFUL ADVOCATE

CARE MINISTRIES

DISASTER RESPONSE WEEKEND

THE BELONG SEMINAR

Let Us Know!

New to Northland? Need prayer? Want to get connected? 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.

Phone_______________________________________________________________________________________

[ ] 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.

Prayer request: _ ____________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

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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.

northlandchurch.net

I am [ ] a child [ ] a middle school student [ ] a high school student [ ] an adult. [ ] I am new to Northland.

BAPTISM OPPORTUNITY

STOP BY THE HUB

Financial Report — April 7 to 13, 2015 This Week

This Year to Date

Need. . . . . . . . . . . 239,151 Need. . . . . . . . . 3,587,265 Received. . . . . . . 210,700

Received. . . . . . 3,540,928

Difference. . . . . . (28,451)

Difference. . . . . . (46,337)

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED

APRIL 18-20, 2015

WHAT’S CURRENT! THE PURPOSEFUL ADVOCATE

CARE MINISTRIES

DISASTER RESPONSE WEEKEND

THE BELONG SEMINAR

Let Us Know!

New to Northland? Need prayer? Want to get connected? 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.

Phone_______________________________________________________________________________________

[ ] 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.

Prayer request: _ ____________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 4/18-20/2015

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

I am [ ] a child [ ] a middle school student [ ] a high school student [ ] an adult. [ ] I am new to Northland.

BAPTISM OPPORTUNITY

STOP BY THE HUB

Financial Report — April 7 to 13, 2015 This Week

This Year to Date

Need. . . . . . . . . . . 239,151 Need. . . . . . . . . 3,587,265 Received. . . . . . . 210,700

Received. . . . . . 3,540,928

Difference. . . . . . (28,451)

Difference. . . . . . (46,337)

APRIL 2015

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BE THE CHURCH EVERYWHERE, EVERY DAY

BELONG MEMBERSHIP SEMINAR Saturday, May 16 in The Rink

Join Dr. Hunter and other leaders to talk about what it means to belong to Christ and to Northland! Details on pages 4-5, 8 and 11.

CHILDRENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MINISTRIES NEEDS YOU! If you have a heart for children, please partner with us in teaching the next generation all about God! No experience is required, and training is provided! Visit northlandchurch.net/ministry/ childrens_church.

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

The Hub is a good place to start!

In honor and memory of our loved ones. IN HONOR OF: Gary Jr. and Neal Cockerham, by Gary Cockerham Kittie Craft, by the B’s Dolly, Andrew, Valorie, Eloise, Stuart, Vinetta, Rachel, Alex, Savannah, Peter, Kayla, Ian and Noreen, by Alan Daniell Yoshiko O. Johnston, by A. Elena Hunter Ellen Loller, by the Katauskas family Our granddaughters, Claudia and Elena Muller, by Terry and Tim Wenner Our children and grandchildren, by Jim and Ginnie Urichko Ernesto Ramirez, by his daughter Maritza Ramirez Mady Stephens, by Jay Stephens IN MEMORY OF: Anthony and Theresa Adamo, by George and Drusiana Mansfield Alemon Alston, by Brenda Alston Dwight Alston, by Brenda Alston Melvin and Doris Alston, by Brenda Alston Donald G. Ankerson, by Larry and Julia Smith Uncle Glen Ator, by Jim and Ginnie Urichko Virgila and Wanetta Baldwin, by Jim and Ginnie Urichko David Webb Bassick, by Christine La Forest Neva Batton, Mother, by Betty Green Our Uncle Bob, by the Phillips family, John, Jenn, Alanah and Jake Pam Bradshaw, by the B’s Concetta Bruno, by Ralph and Sharon Spano Maria Connie Bruno, by Ralph and Sharon Spano Courtney and Clara Bunney, by their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren Norman and Jean Carter, by the Rowans Arther Cockerham, by Gary Cockerham

Joe and Stella Constantini, by Tony and Beth Constantini and family Aunt Vera and Uncle Bud Cook, by Jerry and Martha Posey Aunt Martha and Uncle Luther Cox, by Jerry and Martha Posey My dad, Glen R. Curtis, by Nancy Cook Ernest “Dad” Dease, by Don’l and Laura Dease Our grandparents, Donna and Herb Dewey, Chester and Helen Rummell, Alfred and Elizabeth Dahl, and Anton and Eunice Glesne, by the Dewey family Enrique Diaz-Soto, by Jay and Mady Stephens Clyde B. Divver, by Joe and Rita Divver Joseph R. Divver Jr., by Joe and Rita Divver Jackie Smith Dodd, by Larry and Julia Smith Chuck “Dad” Dunlap, by Don’l and Laura Dease Eva Einsig, by her sister, Peggy Man Sebastian Furnari, by Josephine Furnari and family Gagnon, Fowler, Pandolfi members, by Hallee and Joanne Pandolfi My mom, Audrey Gresham, by Debbie Paschall Will and Elaine Gritter, by the Gritter and Jose families Our loving Memaw, Joyce Harris, by Christy and Sean Taylor My mother, Alice Heddleston, by Leslie Stander Judith Hernandez-Diaz, by Jay and Mady Stephens Our daughter, Jennielyn Hodge, by the Muzzy family Richard Jablonski, by Donna Jablonski Ruth Katauskas, by the Katauskas family Aunt Goldie and Uncle Gene King, by Jerry and Martha Posey Nancye Kobrin, by Jean Kingsford Josiah Thomas Latchaw, by Aunt Kristy and Uncle Sam Warren Loller, by the Katauskas family Melba M. Lorah, by Joe and Rita Divver Don and Beryl Lucas, by Tony and Beth Constantini and family Charlotte Lucie, by Mark and Cindy Losso Beulah Mackey, by the Katauskas family Edythe “Granny” Dunlap McGrath, by Don’l and Laura Dease Milton “Gramps” McGrath, by Don’l and Laura Dease Christian McMullen, by Hannah Krug Veneranda Medina, by Nen and Jerry Cutrona Ed “Grandpa” Medlock, by Don’l and Laura Dease My grandparents, by Holly Johnson Kaliegh Ottis, by Ken, Kim and Kelsey Ottis Our parents, by Diane and Brad Krygier Our parents, by Jennifer and Pat Gavigan Andrew Adams Peterson, by Christine La Forest Emily Price Peterson, by Christine La Forest Martha Pose, by Maura Pose Ophie and Hugh Posey, by Jerry and Martha Posey Dolly Ramirez, by her daughter Maritza Ramirez Albert Sandberg, by their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren Maury Schnell, by Kathie and Jim Schnell Henriette Schutte, by Maia Carruego Archie C. Scott, by Pamela Scott Monroe Erwin Shawqo, by David Shawqo Michael Spano, by Ralph and Sharon Spano Jeanne Squires, by Jolene Burns Donald R. Stephens, by Jay and Mady Stephens Dorothy J. Stephens, by Jay and Mady Stephens Sweetie Pie, by Jenny and family Elizabeth and Tony Thompson, by Jerry and Martha Posey Fred E. Tidwell Jr., by A. Elena Hunter Janet Tinsley, by the Tinsley and Kim families Evelyn, George and Ken Urichko, by Jim and Ginnie Urichko Basil Wilcox, by Don’l and Laura Dease Ruth Wilcox, by Don’l and Laura Dease James Wood, by Heather Wood Our daddy, Jason Yasnovitch, by Anya and Dimitri

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t has always struck me as remarkable that when the writers of the four Gospels come to the most important part of the story they have to tell, they tell it in whispers. The part I mean, of course, is the part about the resurrection. The Jesus who was dead is not dead anymore. He has risen. He is here. According to the Gospels there was no choir of angels to proclaim it. There was no sudden explosion of light in the sky. Not a single soul was around to see it happen. When Mary Magdalene arrived at the tomb afterward, she thought at first that it must be a gardener standing there in the shadows, and when she saw who it really was and tried to embrace him, he told her not to, as if for fear that once she had him in her arms she would never let him go, the way I suspect that if you and I were ever to have him in our arms, we would never let him go either. When the disciples heard he was alive again, they tended to dismiss it as too good to be true, and even when they finally saw him for themselves, Thomas still wasn’t convinced until Jesus let him touch his wounds with his own hands. Later on, when they were out fishing at daybreak, they saw him standing on the beach, and there again they failed to recognize him until he asked them to come join him at the charcoal fire he had started on the sand and cooked them breakfast. The way the Gospel writers tell it, in other words, Jesus came back from death not in a blaze of glory, but more like a candle flame in the dark, flickering first in this place, then in that place, then in no place at all. If they had been making the whole thing up for the purpose of converting the world, presumably they would have described it more the way the book of Revelation describes how he will come back again at the end of time with “the armies of heaven arrayed in fine linen, white and pure” and his eyes “like a flame of fire, and on his head many diadems” (19:14, 12). But that is not the way the Gospels tell it. They are not trying to describe it as convincingly as they can. They are trying to describe it as truthfully as they can. It was the most extraordinary thing they believed had ever happened, and yet they tell it so quietly that you have to lean close to be sure what they are telling. They tell it as softly as a secret, as something so precious, and holy, and fragile, and unbelievable, and true, that to tell it any other way would be somehow to dishonor it. To proclaim the resurrection the way they do, you would have to say it in whispers: “Christ has risen.” Like that.

– Frederick Buechner, from “The Secret in the Dark,” printed in “The Longing for Home” and “Secrets in the Dark”

BELONG MEMBERSHIP SEMINAR Welcome, new members! Interested in membership at Northland? Our next seminar is Saturday, May 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in The Rink. Details: page 11.

Frances Agosto

Katherine Ajila

David Alexander

Thomas Andrew

Parris Baker

Callie Barge

Brad Barrett

Kathleen Beard

Thomas Beasley

Steffanie Benson

Darren Bermudez

Camia Berry

Marquis Blair

Dean Bosco

Chris Burke

Kathy Byrd

Youme Chia

Ann Elizabeth Christensen

Catherine Christie

Patti Christine

Ed Clay

Jim Connors

Wayne Cyr

Patti Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Amours

Lisa Davis

Deborah DuBard

Tom Dunaye

Donna Ensign

John Ensign

Mary Evans

Roger Evans

Christin Fazzolare

Marquita Ferrell

Ashley Galeano

Cesar Galeano

Angie Gathman

Veronica Gonzales

Shahendor Govani

Christina Greear

TJ Green

Renaye Gunby

Gene Gunther

Bryan Hoke

Henry Holly

Kathy Holly

David Hopstetter

Dianne Hopstetter

John Hoyt

Bev Kehrley

Sheree Kilian

Jill Kling

Ron Krause

April LaFoucade

Kimberly Lawson

Tom Lawson

Cindy Loman

Jean Mandesire

Steve Martin

Jr McClintic

Ivette Mejias

John Meyer

Laura Meyer

Anne Miller

Dawn Miller

Maria Miller

Scott Miller

Holly Monahan

Jimmy Moore

Ana Narvaez

Darryl Niles

Maureen Rodriguez Ortiz

Olwin Ortiz

David Pieski

Karen Pinnock

Lawrence Purdy

Danielle Quinn

Karen Raborn

Sili Recio

Spencer Renner

David Richards

Daisy Rivera

Micki Rivera

Rafael Rivera

Maureen Rochard

Brian Rogers

Jamie Rogers

Ana Romero

Rebecca Sandoval

Tiffany Schwein

Juan Serge

Luz Serge

Kim Sharp

Caroline Smith

Rachel Smith

Shane Smith

Bryan Snell

Kirk Solberg

Holly Tarkenton

Terri Thomas

Bruce Tindle

Cindy Tran

Christina Trazzera

Stephen Trommsdorff

Greg Voran

Roselle Voran

Lerin Weirich

Sam Weirich

Connie West

Darlene Williams

Karen Zamonis

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Go on a DISTRIBUTED JOURNEY!

SERVE GLOBALLY Reaching Those Who Don’t Know Jesus BY ALAN CHANTELAU

wenty years ago this summer, I was part of a team of people participating in language and culture studies as part of a special program at several different universities in western China. We also spent time sharing with the students about our own culture and helping those who were studying English. One morning in particular was used by God to help direct me into the ministry focus that still guides me today. I was brought into a class with about 40 master’slevel students who were preparing to teach English at the middle school level. They spent the class practicing their conversational English by asking me questions. The questions were pretty standard, about my family, where I lived and what I did for a living. This last one was especially interesting to them because at that time, I was working as a teacher in Maryland. Excited that we had something in common, they then asked what subject I taught. I was teaching Bible in a Christian high school, so I simply said, “I teach Bible.” After a moment of silence, one student raised his hand and asked, “What is that?” I expected that there might be some in that room who did not know what a Bible is, but to have a whole classroom full of graduate-level students not have a clue that the Bible is a book was startling to me, even more so when I mentioned Jesus, and they said they had never heard of Him! I know people who do not believe in Jesus, but to have never even heard of him … wow! God worked on my heart in a couple of ways as a result of that summer and that experience in particular. It was the first time I felt how far from the gospel, the truth about our need for the salvation work of Jesus, many people lived. The familiar passages in the Bible that talk about us, the disciples/followers of Jesus, going into all the world to make disciples took on a new significance. Romans 10:11-15 was especially challenging. Salvation is available to everyone; anyone can believe in Jesus and receive His free gift of life. But how are they to believe in Jesus if they have never heard of Him? How can they hear if no one is sent to tell them? This has become my focus in serving in missions. I serve with a mission agency that partners with churches to see church-planting movements initiated among peoples who need someone to be sent to them, so they can hear about

Fruit vendor in Thailand.

Jesus and the gospel. Currently, I am a pre-field coach on the training team at Pioneers. My ministry is to assist those whom God is calling to go and share the Good News of the gospel where it is not currently known. Specifically, I help those who are being sent from churches in the United States to certain parts of Asia. It is a huge transition to move from life in the United States to life overseas. I help with that. I help get these folks connected with future ministry teams and locations overseas and then walk with them through their time of support raising – building a team of partners who will financially support them, as well as going through any cross-cultural training programs or ministry development they might need to complete. It is a ministry of encouragement, prayer and shepherding. Our spiritual enemy does not want to see people following Jesus … wherever they live and whatever their particular calling in ministry. Right now I am blessed to be working with 51 individuals. Many of them will depart for their ministry overseas this year. On average, it takes someone around 15 to 18 months from the time they join with Pioneers until they depart. God continues to raise up new workers, so even as I send someone overseas, new relationships are beginning. God still impresses me with the tremendous need that exists in our world for His disciples to be sent to these places where the name of Jesus is not known. Praise God

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that He is calling forth disciples to go, and not just from the United States. One of the blessings of being part of an international organization is seeing how followers of Jesus from all over the world are being sent out to make disciples of all nations. I recently spent some time in Thailand, attending a retreat for one of our Asia regions. Every two years, they gather together for encouragement and spiritual nourishment. This year almost 300 adults from about a dozen different countries attended. The reports of what God is doing in building up His church were encouraging. The request for more workers was ever present and for me a reminder of my own experiences, what God has allowed me to see of the “lostness” of so many people in this world. It drives me to pray, as the Lord told us to in Luke 10:2, for more workers for His harvest fields. Would you join me in praying for that as well? Pray that God would continue to raise up His disciples from all over the world to send them to these places where people currently live without a means of hearing the saving message of Jesus. I also would encourage you to pray specifically for those workers Northland has been privileged to send out. There are others like myself, whose ministry is more directly focused on assisting and ministering to those who are being sent or have been sent. Pray for us to have wisdom and discernment and hearts of service and encouragement in all our interaction with those serving overseas. Pray for those missionary partners that Northland supports who are directly ministering in these spiritually dry places. Pray for them to be drawn closer and closer to the Lord, that they might witness God’s love to those they live among with words and deeds. Pray that they would have wisdom and boldness in sharing the gospel. Pray that they would have perseverance and humility as they live in a different culture and language. By doing this, we are an active part of Northland’s sending and support of these workers.

Interesting native wildlife in Thailand.

Tuk-tuk taxi in Thailand.

Children of Thailand.

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SERVING TO EMPOWER Join Us for Disaster Response Awareness Weekend A

re you prepared for severe weather? Have you made a plan? Prepared your emergency kit? Join us the weekend of May 2 in the lobby before or after any service for valuable information on getting started. We will have tables set up for building a kit, making a plan, finding a shelter and learning to prepare for pets’ safety. Anyone who needs assistance during evacuations and sheltering because of

a physical, mental or cognitive impairment, or a sensory disability may qualify for a special needs shelter. Volunteers will be available to assist in filling out the paperwork to register for a special needs shelter. Join the Team Do you feel God leading you to respond to disasters? Maybe you wanted to get involved but didn’t know how. Join us for our potluck meetings, held the fourth Tuesday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. If you would

Come Build Family Emergency Kit Meteorologist Amy Sweezey joining us

e prepared for the weather; come build your family emergency kit. Meteorologist Amy Sweezey of WESH-Channel 2 will join us to provide valuable weather information May 2 from 9 a.m. to noon in The Rink. We will have demonstrations, giveaways and fun projects. Visit each station to pick up items and the knowledge to begin building your own emergency kit. To register, visit calendar.northlandchurch. net.

like to be part of disaster response at Northland, attending one of these is the first step, along with registering to receive our newsletter by filling out the form at northlandchurch.net/ ministry/disaster_response. Throughout the year, team members develop their skills and bond through drills, exercises, educational events, monthly meetings and local outreach. Our team just participated in the UCF/Orange County Knight Toxic Exercise, which simulated exposure to toxic waste. Our mobile kitchen was deployed to feed more than 720 “victims” staged at Barnett Park. Upcoming this year is CPR, Skills Refresher Course and Shelter Training.

Join Faith Alliance for a Citywide Prayer Walk

oin the Faith Alliance member churches and organizations from around the Central Florida area walking and praying in support of stopping modernday slavery. Interested in joining? Visit FAtest.org, and click the “Get Involved” tab. Find a location that has been identified, or start a walk in your own area. We want to be sure we are united in prayer and walking together no matter where we are located in Central Florida. Questions? Contact Abi Mills at abi.mills@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0547.

Adoption and Foster Care Ministry to Host Empowered to Connect Simulcast Conference

Local Serve Opportunities

oin the Adoption and Foster Care Ministry for a two-day Empowered to Connect simulcast conference on April 10 and 11 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in room 4213. This 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. The conference features Dr. Karyn Purvis together with Michael and Amy Monroe, and is ideal for adoptive and foster parents. To register, visit calendar. northlandchurch.net.

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. April 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ronald McDonald House April 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Downtown Homeless Ministry April 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harvest Time International April 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Downtown Homeless Ministry April 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pathways to Care

To register for or find out more about these Serve projects, visit calendar.northlandchurch.net. Judy Head at judy.head@northlandchurch.net or 407388-5798

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MAKE A CONNECTION … Looking to Belong at Northland?

here is nothing on earth like the feeling of belonging that comes with being a part of the people who love God and serve others. Want to learn more about why so many of us are excited to be part of the Northland family and how you can be part of it, too? Following are some great options for you to explore! The Hub You can talk with someone about belonging to Northland in The Hub before or after any worship service. There’s an awesome team of people who would love to meet you and share ways you can get involved on site or beyond the walls. They even can register you for the next Belong Seminar, should you decide that is a good next step for you. And speaking of the seminar ... Belong Seminar Wherever you find yourself on the spectrum—from just curious about Northland, to desiring membership, to actively distributing the church in your setting—the Belong Seminar is a great place to learn about the role Northland has in bringing “up there down here.” Pastor Joel and other church leaders will be there to meet you and answer any questions you might have. There’ll also be an opportunity at the end of the seminar to become a member of Northland, if that is what you desire. So if you or someone you know is curious about Northland and wondering what it means to belong, then we hope you’ll join us. Child care is available too!

The seminar happens several times throughout the year. The next one is May 16, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Longwood in The Rink. Register at northlandchurch.net/belong. Personal Testimony So, what if you can’t come to a Belong seminar but really desire membership and are already a committed disciple of Jesus Christ, and understand God’s value of His church universal and the role Northland has in helping to bring Heaven to Earth? If that’s you, then we would love to hear your story—the personal testimony of what God is doing in your life—and encourage you with a greater sense of belonging to Northland’s family! Contact Ruth Sapp (407-949-4000 or ruth.sapp@ northlandchurch.net) to share your testimony and know you belong. Weekly Worship If you can’t make it in person to The Hub or to a Belong Seminar, then keep joining with us for worship each weekend! You can join us on site or concurrently online, or at your convenience via the archived services on YouTube. Each week you will hear the heart of what it means to Belong to this family of believers as Pastor Joel delves into focused discipleship training throughout 2015. “Becoming a Disciple” resources that highlight the Scriptures dealing with this topic are not required, but are available at Northland’s bookstore or online at store. northlandchurch.net.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

ecoming a member through a Belong Seminar is one way to get further connected here at Northland. We also have volunteer opportunities that are a good first step toward connecting more deeply and serving our church family. Below are some of our pressing needs. Children’s Ministries teachers and helpers: Help bring the message of the gospel to our children each week as a Children’s Church teacher or assistant. We will train and equip you. Debbie Blahnik at debbie.blahnik@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7162 Buddy Break volunteers: Serve once a month with children with special needs to give their parents a much-needed respite! This fun three-hour special event includes Praise Time, crafts, games, storytelling and various group activities. Heather Subbert at heather.subbert@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1828 “Fifth wheels”: Volunteers are needed to bring elderly residents from the Longwood Health Care Center, right behind Northland. If you attend the 9 a.m. service, this is a great fit! A walkway connects Northland and the center; we just need people to be the “fifth wheels” and push these wonderful residents to the sanctuary. Patsy Grannan at pjgrannan@yahoo.com or 407-538-5209 Info kiosk hosts: Be available to answer questions, direct guests or simply show hospitality to our congregants before and after service at one of our info kiosks in the foyer. We’ll provide you with the training and resources you’ll need to assist our guests and congregants in an effective and meaningful way. Terry Wenner at infohosts@ northlandchurch.net or 407-833-0360 Funeral assistants: Help support our pastoral care team as it prepares for and facilitates funeral services at the Longwood site. Ensure simple setup is complete (guest book and flowers), welcome guests, and hand out programs. Training and shadowing is provided. Sharon Ferreira at sharon.ferreira@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7189

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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.

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

HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY

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.

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.

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

Thank you for making the Daddy-Daughter Dance such a great success. We have received so many beautiful stories from parents and grandparents. The hearts of these families have been touched, and they will have memories that will last a lifetime.

Why did you make that?

Mark Your Calendar! Young Disciples Class Sundays, April 19 through May 17, 3:15 to 4:45 p.m., Longwood. Is your child ready to be baptized? Young Disciples is a five-week class that will walk your second- through fifth-grade child through the foundations of faith and ends in a baptismal celebration. Register at yds1-april.eventbrite.com to begin building the right foundation for your Young Disciple today! Class fee: $5. A parent must attend with the student. Questions? Contact Debbie Blahnik at 407-949-7162 or debbie.blahnik@northlandchurch.net

5th-Grade Induction Ceremony The children learned how they can serve others just like God helped Stephen serve others by feeding the hungry (Acts 6:1-8).

Saturday, June 6, 6:45 p.m., Longwood. Graduating fifthgraders are invited to attend the 5 p.m. Children’s Church service June 6, followed by the fifth-grade induction ceremony in the main sanctuary at 6:45 p.m. To register your child for the induction ceremony, go to http://5thgrade2015.eventbrite.com. Questions? Contact Debbie Blahnik at 407-949-7162 or debbie.blahnik@ northlandchurch.net

5th-Grade JumpStart! Join us for each JumpStart session, and get to know other fifth-graders, along with some of our middle school leaders. We will play games, experience worship with Student Ministries’ LUGrox, enjoy a meal together and have discussion time. You won’t want to miss it, so mark your calendar and register today! • Potluck Dinner Saturday, April 25, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Longwood. • Pool Party Saturday, May 23, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., off-site. Register at https://jumpstart-15.eventbrite.com. Questions? Contact Lindsay Johnson at lindsay.johnson@northlandchurch. net or 407-949-7153.

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ACCESS MINISTRIES

Created in His Image: Celebrating Diversity in the Church Access Ministries at Northland strives to create a welcoming environment for individuals with disabilities and their families. It is our goal for each student to have the opportunity to access the Word of God, be invited into the body of Christ, and know that Jesus Christ came for us all and wants a personal relationship with us. As our children have continued to grow up and we’ve continued to meet and serve more families, Access Ministries has had the amazing opportunity to grow.

The Upper Room for Teens, Adults

Joy Prom

The Upper Room is our first classroom uniquely designed for teens and adults in our community with disabilities to have an age-appropriate space and curriculum. We are so excited that our families can continue to worship together and be part of the larger community as their children enter into adolescence. The Upper Room opened February 22 with an induction ceremony and celebration. Teens and adults meet there every Sunday and learn about who God is and what He has done according to His Word. They spend time worshiping, reading and learning God’s Word, as well as completing serving projects for our community. Please join us in celebrating these students and the future generations as part of our family worshiping with us in The Upper Room.

Northland’s Student Ministries hosted Access Ministries’ first Joy Prom on March 7. And what a joy it was! Our special needs guests ranged from ages 15 to 50, and for many, it was their first date and first prom ever. It was amazing to see each guest celebrated as a member of the kingdom, and it was impressive to see our middle and high school students step up to show the love of Christ to each individual there. We are so encouraged about how this next generation is already leading us in the spirit of inclusion.

Autism Awareness Event

Volunteer of the Month

April is National Autism Awareness Month, and Northland is hosting an amazing event, a gamer tournament, to help raise awareness of autism. The event will be held April 25 in The Rink at Northland and is open to all. Please join us.

Our Children’s Ministries team would like to congratulate Rick Rome on being selected the Volunteer of the Month! Rick serves with Access Ministries in Buddy Break and as a Sunday school teacher. He also leads the FaithAbility Bible study weekly, and cofounded the monthly FaithAbility worship and connection group. Rick’s humility and faithfulness make him a great leader and mentor. Thank you, Rick, for all you do to bring others to Christ!

Who: Open to casual gamers, competitive gamers and spectators What: Powder Keg Games video game tournament, including Super Smash Bros. and more! Where: The Rink at Northland at Longwood When: Saturday, April 25, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Why: To have fun, test your skills and promote autism awareness How: Register at PowderKegGames.com.

WAYS TO RESPOND Baptisms Adult Baptisms Sunday, April 12, 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, May 9, 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 5108. 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 5108. 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 Provocative Parables – The Stories Jesus Told Sundays, April 12 through July 26, 9 to 10:30 a.m., room 4206. Each week they will do an in-depth study of a parable Jesus told by looking at the first-century background, the first listeners who understood the story, and what it means for how we are to follow Jesus today. You will walk away with a new understanding of your faith and relationship with Christ, and the radical ways God wants you to live in the world. Child care is available. Dan Lacich at dan.lacich@ northlandchurch.net or 407-367-9612 Transformers — Young married couples (mid-20s to -40s) Sundays, 10:45 a.m. to noon, Fellowship Hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. Our goal is to build relationships and grow in our marriages by studying God’s Word and applying it to our lives. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net. Tim and Michelle Kutcher at tim.kutcher@gmail.com

MEN AMEN (A Meeting of Men) Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 5108-9, Children’s Worship Wing. Learn to apply God’s Word to real-life situations. Dan Bogdan at 407-702-5358 or danbogdan@ 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 “Hebrews: The Nearness of King Jesus,” by Lisa Harper Mondays, April 6 through May 18, 9:45 a.m. through 12:15 p.m., or Tuesdays, April 7 through May 19, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink. Discover the joy of studying God’s Word with a fun group of women of all ages and stages! Class includes seven lifechanging video sessions. The cost: $14.95 for the workbook. Child care is available. Mondays: Anne Sullivan at annesullivan@ cfl.rr.com or 407-332-8318; Tuesdays: Cherrie Rowe at cherrierowe@aol.com Women’s Foundations Bible Study Wednesdays, 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. Blended Family Educational Series Sundays, through April 19 (no class 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, re-marriages 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 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, through 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 Disaster Response Skills Refresher Course Saturday, April 11, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., room 4206. This course is a refresher for skills that might be used during a disaster deployment or Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT). Participants will review bandages and splints, safety/PPE, triage/tags/patient assessment, disaster preparedness and blind building search. All disaster response team members are encouraged to attend this course yearly. This course is open to everyone over age 16. Register at calendar.northlandchurch.net. Judy Head at judy.head@ northlandchurch.net or 407-388-5798 Faith and Finances Wednesdays, April 29 through July 15, 6 to 8 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. At this 12week class, participants will eat, laugh and struggle together as they learn to overcome obstacles, set savings goals, make spending plans, manage debt and loans, and more. The class covers the basics of budgeting and is geared toward those with a limited amount of financial literacy and background. A free meal and child care are included at each class. Join them, and learn how God’s plan for our money may be larger than our own! The cost: $10 for the workbook. Carol

12 Davila at carol.davila@northlandchurch.net or 407-619-7710

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 Thursdays, 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 407-312-3494, or cosa-recovery.org Divorce Recovery Tuesday evenings; call for time and location. New session starts May 12. 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 Donna Delzingaro at care will be provided. 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

donnadd@cfl.rr.com or 407-937-1749

His Way Thursdays, 7 p.m., room 1118, 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

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

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

MEN

SAA for Men Mondays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., room 1115, Student Ministries and Care Center and Thursdays, 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

PRAXIS (Conquering Fear, Anger, Anxiety) Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 5106-07, CWW. Conquer fear, anger and anxiety through biblical principles. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net. Skye Engel at 407834-3158

WOMEN

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)

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

RCA – Recovering Couples Anonymous Thursdays, 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. New session starts May 12. 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

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 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 Distributed Church Sundays, 9:30 a.m. to noon, 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. 407-9494018, ext. 1712 or arabic@northlandchurch.net ‫كنيسة نورثالند العربية‬ ‫ترحب كنيسة نورثالند العربية بكل متحدثي اللغة العربية لحضور اجتماعها‬ ‫االسبوعي ذلك يوم االحد في تمام الساعة التاسعة والنصف وحتى الحاديه عشر صباحا بمقر الكنيسة‬ 530 Dog Track, Longwood, FL 32750 ‫لمزيد من االستعالم الرجاء االتصال‬ 814-989 -8104 Ext. 1712 Email us arabic@northlandchurch.net

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 Faith Alliance Prayer Walk Saturday, April 18, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., in front of the Northland Student Ministries and Care Center. Walk around Longwood to pray through issues of human trafficking. Participants will be united in prayer, and the community will become aware that trafficking Abi Mills at is an issue in our community. abi.mills@northlandchurch.net or 407-9370547 Golf Ministry - Links Fellowship of Central Florida Second Friday of each month, various locations. Links is a nondenominational Christian ministry whose mission is to link golfers around the world with other Christian golfers. They share the gospel of Jesus Christ with non-Christian golfers while enjoying golfing with others. Each month they have a different speaker and golf format. The cost is reasonable and includes golf, a cart, range balls, tax and prizes. Food is available for an extra cost. Join them, and bring a friend; non-churchgoers are welcome. and reservations: Parks Reinhardt at 407-335-4223 or linksfellowship@cfl.rr.com Knit and Chat Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Foyer by Information Desk. This group is for those who knit (or crochet) or want to learn how to knit. Knit and Chat is intended for fellowship while sharing the joy of knitting. Contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net for child care for children 10 and under. www.facebook. com/knitandchat. 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: April 26 – Book Exchange and location: Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net Motorcycle Ministry • Ride to the Coast Saturday, April 18, 9:30 a.m. The group will meet at 9:30 and leave at 10 to ride over to the Coast, either Ponce Inlet or Cape Canaveral, for lunch near the beach. • Ride to Leesburg Bikefest Saturday, April 25, 9 a.m. The group will meet at 9 and depart at 9:30 to ride through Lake County to the annual Leesburg Bikefest, which bikers come from all over to attend. Once at the event, you may split from the group and go to the events you’d like to attend. 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 • Single Purpose Class Potluck Sunday, April 26, 3 to 4:45 p.m., rooms 4206-07. Single Purpose is for any legally single adult age 30-plus. Join them for food and fellowship during their regularly scheduled class time. Please bring a dish to share! Teri Long at alwaysgone_us@ yahoo.com or 407-470-3431 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. 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 808-3434391 or rmixon75@gmail.com

with interested attendees regarding various ministry projects. Training provided, flexible hours. Brian King at brian.king@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0567

Serve at Northland

Blood Drive Sunday, April 12, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, April 13, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Northland at Longwood. In March, many people donated blood, and as a result 172 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

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

Serve With Northland

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

Special Events Adoption and Foster Care Ministry’s Empowered to Connect Simulcast Friday and Saturday, April 10 and 11, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Northland at Longwood. Join Northland’s Adoption and Foster Care

14 Ministry at the Empowered to Connect simulcast, a two-day conference 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. The conference features Dr. Karyn Purvis together with Michael and Amy Monroe, and is ideal for adoptive and foster parents, those considering adoption or foster care, and those who are serving and supporting others, including social workers, agency professionals, church staff and ministry leaders, counselors, therapists and others. The cost: $10. Child care is available. Dale Cowart at dale.cowart@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7165

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, 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 Interfaith Opportunities • “Getting to Know My Non-Christian Neighbors” Fridays, April 3, 17; May 1, 15, 6:30 to 7:20 p.m., Brookdale Island Lake, 160 Islander Court, Longwood. Each presentation will last about 25 minutes and be followed by a Q&A. Questions addressed will include “How does your faith promote human dignity for all and work to eradicate prejudice and bigotry?” “What does your faith teach about humanity’s moral/spiritual obligation to help those who are less fortunate?” and “What is the role and what are the forms of prayer within your faith tradition?” The presentations are free and open to the public. Upcoming focuses: April 3 – Sikh; April 17 – Zen Buddhist; May 1 – Christian; and May 15 – Unitarian Universalism. • 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: April 7 – “Faith and Society: Slavery Past and Present (Exodus and Passover)” with Shawn Sullivan of Manna International; April 14 – “Faith and Science: A Global Family Reunion” with New York Times bestselling author A.J. Jacobs; April 21 – “Faith and Religion: The Year of Living Biblically” with New York Times bestselling author A.J. Jacobs; and April 28 – “Faith and Religion: The Future of Faith” with Irish radical theologian and philosopher Dr. Peter Rollins. • Interfaith Discussion on State and Religion

Wednesday, April 8, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Adventist University of Health Sciences, main campus, Florida Hospital, 671 Winyah Drive, Orlando. “How does your faith tradition view the interconnection of thoughts, words and actions – especially when they’re all in the unacceptable category? How much should we rewrite classic literature and whitewash history because thoughts, words and actions of people of other eras don’t necessarily match up to our standards today? What insights does your faith tradition provide concerning such things as political correctness and categorizing certain bad behaviors as hate crimes?” The discussions are respectful, open and candid, and the participants represent a variety of faith traditions as well as those who question the validity of faith altogether. Admission is free. Everyone is invited. Robert Ray at 407415-8528 or Robert.Ray@nrmafla.com

WOMEN

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

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

Post Abortive Counseling These post-abortion ministries share the healing grace of Jesus without judgment. • Choices Women’s Clinic 2992 Edgewater Dr., Orlando. Stella King at truelifechoice.org, 407-244-5529 or SKing@truelifechoice.org • Sanford & Oviedo Crisis Pregnancy Center 1002 S. French Ave., Sanford. Andrea Krazeise at sanfordcpc.com or 407-323-3384 • Cornerstone Pregnancy Center 2025 Culver Rd., Orlando. Michelle Lewis at 407-208-9058 or directorofcpc@ gmail.com

MEN Christian Businessmen’s Connection 7 to 8 a.m.: Tuesdays, Denny’s, Lee Road exit off Interstate 4; Wednesdays, First Watch, 2425 West 434, Longwood; Thursdays, Perkins, University & Forsyth. A worldwide men’s ministry for 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’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 Sexual Abuse Support Group Thursdays, April 2 through May 21, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Reformed Theological Seminary, Oviedo. This group allows victims and survivors to come together in a mutually supportive and safe environment. At times, the path to healing may seem like an arduous and frightening one, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Join them as they discuss the book “On the Threshold of Hope,” by Diane Langberg, Ph.D. ? Whitney Owens at 407-949-4000, ext. 1895, or whitney.owens@ northlandchurch.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

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Joel C. Hunter Scholarship Award Offered The Joel C. Hunter Scholarship, in an amount up to $5,000, was created in 1998 to honor Dr. Hunter’s teaching and leadership. The purpose of this scholarship is to assist those training in the arts, theology or any other discipline that could be dedicated to ministry consistent with the distributed church model. Northland’s True North Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2015 award. Completed applications must be received by Friday, May 22, for consideration. Recipients will be notified by Friday, June 19. Northland’s website will provide bios of this year’s scholarship recipients. Apply at northlandchurch.net/hunterscholarship. Questions? Contact Stephen Thomas at hunterscholarship@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7185. “For Ezra had set his heart to study the law of the LORD and to practice it, and to teach His statutes and ordinances.” – Ezra 7:10 (NASB)

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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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)

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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.

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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. 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