Worship Guide-Respond 16 by Northland Church

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED

APRIL 16-18, 2011

What’s Current Pick up April’s issue of Respond to get details on classes, care groups, and local and global service opportunities. There is something there for singles, married couples, parents, young adults, kids and senior citizens. Enjoy the inspiring articles about the people and happenings in our congregation. The April issue is available in the lobby at the info stations and the large-screen kiosks. Prefer to get your information online? Northlandchurch.net connects you with all this information and more.

Holy Week PASSION OF THE CHRIST

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE

MAUNDY THURSDAY Thursday, April 21, 7 p.m. at Longwood. FREE showing of The Passion of the Christ. No child care.

GOOD FRIDAY Friday, April 22, noon at Longwood and online. No child care. This is the day on which we commemorate the death of Jesus Christ on the cross, the act that brought salvation to all who believe.

middle school ministry northlandchurch.net/middleschool

LONGWOOD WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

EASTER AT NORTHLAND

New to Northland?

Prepare for Next Week’s Worship:

worship.northlandchurch.net

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

EASTER WORSHIP SERVICES Saturday, April 23 5 and 7 p.m. Longwood and online Sunday, April 24 7 a.m. Longwood and online 9+* and 11* a.m. Longwood, Lyman, Mount Dora, Oviedo and online 6 p.m. Longwood and online Monday, April 25 7 p.m. Longwood and online

AVOID CROWDS AND PARKING TIE-UPS BY ATTENDING EASTER SERVICE AT LYMAN HIGH SCHOOL SUNDAY AT 9 OR 11 A.M.

Welcome!

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

Name(s)_________________________________________________________________

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

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E-mail___________________________________________________________________ Address_________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

Phone___________________________________________________________________ Which site are you attending? [ ] Longwood

[ ] Mount Dora

[ ] Oviedo

[ ] Other_ ______________________________________________________________ [ ] I would like to receive more information about Northland. 04/16-18/2011

Financial Report — April 5 to 11, 2011 This Week This Year Need. . . . . . . . . 250,505 Need. . . . . . . . . . 3,757,575 Received. . . . . . 244,952 Received . . . . . . 3,563,172 Difference. . . . . . (5,553) Difference. . . . . (194,403)

Attendance April 9 to 11, 2011 Northland at Longwood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,599 Northland at Oviedo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 Northland at Mount Dora. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 Online Live (1,348 sites) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,372 Archived (online). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 885 Total (1,351 sites). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,428

children’s ministries northlandchurch.net/ministries/category/children/

ON THE CALENDAR • Easter Weekend. April 23 to 25, no Children’s Church. Child Care for 3-year-olds and younger will be available. • Fifth-Grade Jump Start, Pool Party. Saturday, May 28, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., offsite.

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

MOUNT DORA WEEKLY HAPPENINGS Children’s Church during 9 and 11 a.m. worship services: • Grade School Classes (Grades 1 – 5) • Early Childhood Classes (Age 3 – Kindergarten) • Infant & Toddler Care (Infants – Age 2)

OVIEDO WEEKLY HAPPENINGS • Grade School Classes (Grades 1 – 5) during 11 a.m. service • E arly Childhood Classes (Age 2 – Kindergarten) during 9 and 11 a.m. services

• LUGRox (Living Under Grace Rocks!) Youth Group Saturdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, SMCC. No LUGRox on April 23 (Easter services). • Firm Foundations Class Sundays, 10:45 a.m. to noon, fellowship hall, SMCC. No Firm Foundations on April 24 (Easter services). • A BS (Area Bible Studies) Date, time and costs vary by location.

MOUNT DORA WEEKLY HAPPENINGS • C REW352 Youth Group (Middle and High School) Sundays, 9 to 10 a.m.; and Wednesdays, 6:45 to 8:15 p.m.

OVIEDO WEEKLY HAPPENINGS • Axis MS Evolve Sundays, during 9 a.m. service • Emmerse 6 p.m., NOCC.

high school ministry northlandchurch.net/highschool

ON THE CALENDAR • Battle of the Bands Friday, May 6, 7 p.m., The Rink, SMCC. • Baccalaureate 2011 Wednesday, May 25, 7 p.m., The Rink, SMCC.

LONGWOOD WEEKLY HAPPENINGS • i-3 (I am third) Youth Group Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, SMCC. • Noise Groups/Community Groups Date, time and costs vary by location. • Servant Leadership Ministry We offer servant leadership training and opportunities to serve for 9th-graders (setup crew), 10th- to 12th-graders (LUGRox captains) and college students (small group leaders and work crews).

MOUNT DORA WEEKLY HAPPENINGS • C REW352 Youth Group (Middle and High School) Sundays, 9 to 10 a.m.; and Wednesdays, 6:45 to 8:15 p.m.

OVIEDO WEEKLY HAPPENINGS • Axis HS Sundays, during 11 a.m. service.

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED

APRIL 16-18, 2011

Holy Week PASSION OF THE CHRIST

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE

MAUNDY THURSDAY Thursday, April 21, 7 p.m. at Longwood. FREE showing of The Passion of the Christ. No child care.

middle school ministry northlandchurch.net/middleschool

LONGWOOD WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

EASTER AT NORTHLAND

New to Northland?

Prepare for Next Week’s Worship:

worship.northlandchurch.net

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

AVOID CROWDS AND PARKING TIE-UPS BY ATTENDING EASTER SERVICE AT LYMAN HIGH SCHOOL SUNDAY AT 9 OR 11 A.M.

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

Name(s)_________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

Phone___________________________________________________________________ Which site are you attending? [ ] Longwood

[ ] Mount Dora

[ ] Oviedo

[ ] Other_ ______________________________________________________________ [ ] I would like to receive more information about Northland. 04/16-18/2011

children’s ministries northlandchurch.net/ministries/category/children/

OVIEDO WEEKLY HAPPENINGS • Grade School Classes (Grades 1 – 5) during 11 a.m. service • Early Childhood Classes (Age 2 – Kindergarten) during 9 and 11 a.m. services

• L UGRox (Living Under Grace Rocks!) Youth Group Saturdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, SMCC. No LUGRox on April 23 (Easter services). • Firm Foundations Class Sundays, 10:45 a.m. to noon, fellowship hall, SMCC. No Firm Foundations on April 24 (Easter services). • ABS (Area Bible Studies) Date, time and costs vary by location.

MOUNT DORA WEEKLY HAPPENINGS • C REW352 Youth Group (Middle and High School) Sundays, 9 to 10 a.m.; and Wednesdays, 6:45 to 8:15 p.m.

OVIEDO WEEKLY HAPPENINGS • Axis MS Evolve Sundays, during 9 a.m. service • Emmerse 6 p.m., NOCC.

high school ministry northlandchurch.net/highschool

ON THE CALENDAR • Battle of the Bands Friday, May 6, 7 p.m., The Rink, SMCC. • Baccalaureate 2011 Wednesday, May 25, 7 p.m., The Rink, SMCC.

LONGWOOD WEEKLY HAPPENINGS • i -3 (I am third) Youth Group Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, SMCC. • Noise Groups/Community Groups Date, time and costs vary by location. • Servant Leadership Ministry We offer servant leadership training and opportunities to serve for 9th-graders (setup crew), 10th- to 12th-graders (LUGRox captains) and college students (small group leaders and work crews).

MOUNT DORA WEEKLY HAPPENINGS • C REW352 Youth Group (Middle and High School) Sundays, 9 to 10 a.m.; and Wednesdays, 6:45 to 8:15 p.m.

OVIEDO WEEKLY HAPPENINGS • Axis HS Sundays, during 11 a.m. service.

Palm Sunday

The Foolishness of Ignoring Heaven and Choosing Hell A MESSAGE FROM DR. JOEL C. HUNTER, SENIOR PASTOR

(Read about Northland’s senior pastor, Dr. Hunter, and his life in ministry at northlandchurch.net/joelhunter.)

Luke 19:36-44 (NASB) As He was going, they were spreading their coats on the road. As soon as He was approaching, near the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the miracles which they had seen, shouting: “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord; Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples.” But Jesus answered, “I tell you, if these become silent, the stones will cry out!” When He approached Jerusalem, He saw the city and wept over it, saying, “If you had known in this day, even you, the things which make for peace! But now they have been hidden from your eyes. For the days will come upon you when your enemies will throw up a barricade against you, and surround you and hem you in on every side, and they will level you to the ground and your children within you, and they will not leave in you one stone upon another, because you did not recognize the time of your visitation.”

Worship focus: Worship Christ today as our Redeemer. Only He can satisfy our thirsty souls and make our joy complete. We know that our Redeemer lives and that in the end He will stand upon the earth. And we will see God with our own eyes.

O Lord Jesus Christ, on this day you received the worship of those who hailed you as their King: Accept our praise and adoration, our worship and love; and grant that we, who now confess you with our lips, may never fail to give you the service of our lives, for the honor of your holy name, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen. –The Worship Sourcebook

NOTES

TALK ABOUT IT: • How is the story of the triumphal entry of Christ into Jerusalem a picture of our individual reception of Him? • If you had been on the road that day, what role would you have played? Would you have been among the disciples getting the donkey? Would you have been in the crowd, spreading your cloak on the ground? Would you have been among the Pharisees, calling for their rebuke? Or perhaps you would have been standing at a distance, watching and wondering what it all means?

“Thomas More once said,‘If you have not chosen the Kingdom of God, it will make in the end no difference what you have chosen instead.’ Those are hard words to take.Will it really make no difference whether it was women or patriotism, cocaine or art, whisky or a seat in the Cabinet, money or science? Well, surely no difference that matters. We shall have missed the end for which we are formed and rejected the only thing that satisfies. Does it matter to a man dying in a desert, by which choice of route he missed the only well?” –C.S. Lewis, The Weight of Glory

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED

APRIL 16-18, 2011

Holy Week PASSION OF THE CHRIST

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE

MAUNDY THURSDAY Thursday, April 21, 7 p.m. at Longwood. FREE showing of The Passion of the Christ. No child care.

middle school ministry northlandchurch.net/middleschool

LONGWOOD WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

EASTER AT NORTHLAND

New to Northland?

Prepare for Next Week’s Worship:

worship.northlandchurch.net

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

AVOID CROWDS AND PARKING TIE-UPS BY ATTENDING EASTER SERVICE AT LYMAN HIGH SCHOOL SUNDAY AT 9 OR 11 A.M.

Name(s)_________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

Phone___________________________________________________________________ Which site are you attending? [ ] Longwood

[ ] Mount Dora

[ ] Oviedo

[ ] Other_ ______________________________________________________________ [ ] I would like to receive more information about Northland. 04/16-18/2011

children’s ministries northlandchurch.net/ministries/category/children/

OVIEDO WEEKLY HAPPENINGS • Grade School Classes (Grades 1 – 5) during 11 a.m. service • Early Childhood Classes (Age 2 – Kindergarten) during 9 and 11 a.m. services

• L UGRox (Living Under Grace Rocks!) Youth Group Saturdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, SMCC. No LUGRox on April 23 (Easter services). • Firm Foundations Class Sundays, 10:45 a.m. to noon, fellowship hall, SMCC. No Firm Foundations on April 24 (Easter services). • ABS (Area Bible Studies) Date, time and costs vary by location.

MOUNT DORA WEEKLY HAPPENINGS • C REW352 Youth Group (Middle and High School) Sundays, 9 to 10 a.m.; and Wednesdays, 6:45 to 8:15 p.m.

OVIEDO WEEKLY HAPPENINGS • Axis MS Evolve Sundays, during 9 a.m. service • Emmerse 6 p.m., NOCC.

high school ministry northlandchurch.net/highschool

ON THE CALENDAR • Battle of the Bands Friday, May 6, 7 p.m., The Rink, SMCC. • Baccalaureate 2011 Wednesday, May 25, 7 p.m., The Rink, SMCC.

LONGWOOD WEEKLY HAPPENINGS • i -3 (I am third) Youth Group Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, SMCC. • Noise Groups/Community Groups Date, time and costs vary by location. • Servant Leadership Ministry We offer servant leadership training and opportunities to serve for 9th-graders (setup crew), 10th- to 12th-graders (LUGRox captains) and college students (small group leaders and work crews).

MOUNT DORA WEEKLY HAPPENINGS • C REW352 Youth Group (Middle and High School) Sundays, 9 to 10 a.m.; and Wednesdays, 6:45 to 8:15 p.m.

OVIEDO WEEKLY HAPPENINGS • Axis HS Sundays, during 11 a.m. service.

APRIL 2011 NORTHLAND A C H U R C H DISTRIBUTED www.northlandchurch.net

Respond. Be the Church.

COME TO THE WATER Baptisms, Sunday, April 10, 2 p.m.

every where. every day.

MEMBERSHIP BELONG Seminar Saturday, April 16, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Get baptized as a public profession of your faith in Jesus Christ. (Matthew 28:19)

Learn what it is to belong to the body of Christ!

More info on page 7 or at northlandchurch.net/calendar

More info on page 7 or at northlandchurch.net/calendar/ details/belong_study/

local serve day Saturday, April 16, 8:15 a.m. to noon Meet at the church for food and fellowship before heading out to serve the local community.

More info on page 5 or at serve.northlandchurch.net

RESPOND TO GOD

GLORIFY GOD FOR WHO HE IS AND WHAT HE HAS DONE.

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

– Jesus Christ (John 4:23, NIV)

worship.northlandchurch.net

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

– God (Jeremiah 1:12, NASB)

bible.northlandchurch.net

WORSHIP GOD Pray:

Engage in a conversation with God.

“The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer.”

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

pray.northlandchurch.net

Serve Others:

Meet the needs of the people around

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

– Jesus Christ (Matthew 25:40, NIV)

serve.northlandchurch.net

Live Generously:

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

– Jesus Christ (Matthew 6:21, NASB)

generous.northlandchurch.net

Be In Community:

Foster environments for relationship.

Where is God leading you so you can see Him more clearly? What is your next step?

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

– Jesus Christ (John 13:35, NIV)

community.northlandchurch.net

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

Elders at Northland: Here to Serve BY PASTOR KEVIN URICHKO

So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder … shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; … not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock. —1 Peter 5:1-3 (ESV)

ast month, 10 men were commissioned to the role of elder at Northland, A Church Distributed. Dale Burket, Bryce Hagedorn, Tom Horvath, John Jones, Robert Jones, Nick Maroulis, David McLaughlin, Roger Shepherd, Frank Turner and Mike Wambach have all responded to God’s call on their lives to serve the church in this unique way. They join other elders who are currently ministering in the Northland community. (For information on all of our elders, please go to northlandchurch.net/staff.) God has used elders to bless, lead and guard His people throughout history. Examples abound in both the Old and New Testaments of people who exercised wisdom and maturity to equip people to live in the earthly manifestation of God’s Kingdom. While Christ is the Head of the church (Ephesians 5:23), elders are to oversee and shepherd the gathering of people in a particular area (1 Peter 5:1-2; Acts 20:28). They are involved in teaching the Bible (1 Timothy 5:17), exhorting believers toward godly living (1 Thessalonians 5:14-15), praying for those who are sick (James 5:14), disciplining those who are unrepentant (Matthew 18:17), and guarding the church from false doctrine (Acts 20:28, 31). Qualifications and characteristics of elders are listed in Titus 1:6-9 and 1 Timothy 3:1-7. These passages paint a picture of maturity in Christ to which all believers are called. We may not all serve in the local church as an elder, but the Lord is working in our lives to bring about Christlikeness as described therein: above reproach, faithful, exercising good stewardship, hospitable, self-controlled, holy, and not overbearing, quarrelsome, dishonest, violent or a lover of money, for example. Our elders serve in mutual accountability—no individual elder speaks for the church unless the elders have agreed upon a decision

or direction and he is speaking on behalf of the whole group. The elders meet together regularly for prayer in order to discern the Lord’s will in church matters and specific questions/needs. We are called as followers of Christ to submit to our elders (1 Peter 5:5; Hebrews 13:17), to respect them by living at peace (1 Thessalonians 5:12-13), and to pray for all our leaders (Hebrews 13:18). Since these are humble men, they do not draw attention to themselves, but are available when called upon. If you have a need for prayer, godly counsel, encouragement in the faith or clarification on biblical teaching, please connect with an elder on our website or after any worship service. Nine Northland elders serve in a governing office for up to a sixyear term. See page 11 for a list of the current “Governing Elders.” These “Governing Elders” are responsible for the overall doctrinal and operational integrity of the church. They directly oversee the pastors and staff. Our pastors (who also serve in the role of elder) and executive directors work closely together with them in order to create environments for ministry, which enable you to meaningfully encounter God and respond to Him. In total, more than 50 elders are currently serving in the Northland community. Many are available for prayer after each of our worship services and serve directly in the ministries that operate in and through Northland. The 10 elders commissioned in February serve at our Longwood site, but there are elders involved in leadership at each of our other locations, too. Know the heart of our God through the provision of elders among us according to Jeremiah 23:4: “I will place shepherds over them who will tend them, and they will no longer be afraid or terrified, nor will any be missing.”

Serve GLOBaLly Haiti — April 3-10 (TRIP FULL) Rebuild a church. Alabama — April 5-10 (TRIP FULL) Build new camp facilities at Camp ToKnowHim. Ukraine — June 1-13 Orphanage Trip One: Care for and comfort orphans. Brazil — June 4-12 Boat Trip One: Serve the villages along the Amazon. Kenya — June 7-20 AIDS care and compassion. Dominican Republic — June 10-18 (TRIP FULL) Middle schoolers and their parents build a chapel. Jamaica — June 10-17 High school seniors and college students conduct Vacation Bible School. Ukraine — June 14-25 Orphanage Trip Two: Care for and comfort orphans. Scotland — June 17-26 Teen Challenge and Celebrate Recovery. Jamaica — June 18-25 High school students conduct Vacation Bible School. Ukraine — June 28-July 11 English Camp: Help facilitate an English Camp for college students. Ukraine — June 28-July 11 Orphanage Trip Three: Care for and comfort orphans. Swaziland — July 1-11 Community development. Brazil — July 9-19 Soccer Trip: Participate in soccer camps. Jamaica — July 16-23 Family Trip: Build a community center.

The Life God Changes May Very Well Be …

Yours E

ach year Northlanders are sent out all over the world on what we call Distributed Journeys. These short-term mission trips are done for a multitude of reasons, but the primary reason is that God has tasked the church with taking the gospel to the entire world (Matthew 28:18-20 and Acts 1:8). As a church distributed, we seek to participate in obedience to this commission primarily through partnerships with other churches around the world and other organizations that God has raised up to help the church focus on specific areas of need. By our working in conjunction with these partners, the ministry service of a short-term trip can be multiplied into long-term impact. Just as significant as the ministry service that is done on the mission trip is the impact that such a trip has on the team members themselves. These trips will take you out of your comfort zone in many different areas, stretch you in ways you were not aware you could or should be stretched, and provide you with potentially life-changing experiences. It is in the midst of these situations that we most often see God work dramatically in a person’s life, bringing God’s eternal perspective more sharply into focus and moving the person to a deeper faith walk with the Lord. Distributed Journeys have already started for 2011, but it is certainly not too late for you to consider joining a trip. The complete list of trips can be found on the left. Three of these trips are highlighted below, each one headed to a very different part of the world. These descriptions and similar information for all of the trips can be found at www.SomedayIsToday.net.

Brazil

Travel down the Amazon on a medical boat, stopping at a different village every day to minister to the needs of the people. You’ll become a part of the village community for the entire day, providing medical treatment, helping with Vacation Bible School, and partaking in construction, doorto-door evangelism, grooming (beauty/barber shop) and soccer/sports outreach. You also will distribute clothing, shoes, toys, personal hygiene products and other supplies to the neediest people in the villages. Each day wraps up with a worship service, during which it isn’t uncommon for people to give their lives to Christ or for baptisms to occur in the Amazon River. For more information, contact Felipe Santos, the team leader, at acts1.8@earthlink.net.

Kenya

AIDS care and compassion are at the heart of this mission trip. This team partners with Christ’s Hope International, and the major thrust of this initiative is to care for the children of parents suffering from HIV/AIDS. This is done through education, food and spiritual nourishment as the team members spend time with these children, sharing the message of Jesus Christ. This will be a small team of eight members. For more information, contact Marianne Testa, the team leader, at mbrookstesta@hotmail.com.

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

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

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

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

Dominican Republic — August 14-21 Family Trip: Conduct a Vacation Bible School program. Cuba — October 14-21 Partner with IsleGO Missions.

Brazil — October 15-23 Construction and Some Fishing: Fish in the Amazon and help villagers with construction projects.

Sri Lanka

As a result of more than two decades of Civil War, tens of thousands of Sri Lankan children have been orphaned. Team members will work directly with orphans in a fun Vacation Bible School-type atmosphere at a camp just outside Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka. The camp is supported by Kithu Sevana, our partner church in Sri Lanka. The ability to give hugs, share of yourself and love on children is the only requirement. In addition, this team will have the opportunity to serve in the areas of counseling, agriculture and training in technical skills, such as woodworking and auto mechanics. For more information, contact John Tardonia, the team leader, at john.tardonia@northlandchurch.net.

Serve LocaLly

MEET THE NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE AROUND YOU. O

ne of the most practical ways to “be the church” everywhere, every day is by serving locally in the community. At Northland, service is not just something we do; it’s an essential part of who we are. Serving in the local community is a very tangible way of demonstrating God’s love for those around us. We know that figuring out where, how and when to serve can be challenging. That’s why we have an entire page on our website dedicated to helping you find opportunities to serve regularly in the community! We take care of all the details so that all you have to do is sign up and serve! Just visit serve.northlandchurch.net, and click on “Serve Locally.” There you will find a list of upcoming projects for which you can volunteer. Just click on the name of the project to find out more information. Once you find a project you are interested in, be sure to register online, as space for many projects is limited. Projects are listed and open for registration four weeks in advance, and new projects are added all the time, so check back often. Whether you serve on one of our Local Serve Days, volunteer at Northland or work with one of our local partner organizations, there are opportunities available to use the time, talents and gifts God has given to you. We have opportunities for all ages and abilities, so sign up today! Here is a list of some of our projects in April. For more information or to register, visit serve. northlandchurch.net, and click on “Serve Locally.”

UPCOMING PROJECTS To register for or to find out more about these and other serve projects, visit

serve.northlandchurch.net. April 2 . . . . . . . . . . Ronald McDonald House Prepare dinner for and serve it to families of sick children staying at the Ronald McDonald House.

April 14 . . . . Downtown Homeless Ministry Provide food, clothing and items to the needy in Orlando. Participate in worship, devotion and ministering to the homeless.

April 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Local Serve Day Join us for breakfast and worship at 8 a.m. and then serving in the community until noon. Multiple projects in multiple areas of town. Visit serve. northlandchurch.net for a complete list and to register. Projects available for all ages and abilities. Space is limited so register on line soon.

April 16 . . . . . . . . . Ronald McDonald House Prepare lunch for and serve it tofamilies of sick children staying at the Ronald McDonald House.

April 28 . . . . Downtown Homeless Ministry Provide food, clothing and items to the needy in Orlando. Participate in worship, devotion and ministering to the homeless.

April 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Give Kids the World Create magical memories for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. Serve dinner to children and their families.

April 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pathways to Care Serve lunch to and pray with residents recovering from medical illness or injury.

Dana Kobosky at 407-949-7156 or dana. kobosky@northlandchurch.net

THERS

Connect on Facebook! Northland’s Serve Projects are now on Facebook. View pictures from recent events, and find out about opportunities to serve locally and at Northland on our Facebook page! Just search for Northland Serve!

Mark Your Calendar!

Student Ministries

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

Battle of the Bands

Friday, May 6, 7 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink.

Middle School Ministry

High School Ministry

For high school bands only. Sign up by e-mailing northlandstudentministries@gmail.com. Music demo and lyrics are due by April 6. More information is available at facebook.com/NorthlandRink. Shaylynn Stoner at 407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net

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

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

Baccalaureate 2011

LUGRox (Living Under Grace Rocks!) Youth Group Saturdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. NO LUGRox on April 2 (Middle School Retreat) or April 23 (Easter services). Free to attend; optional $3 dinner. A typical gathering consists of worship, teaching and small groups.

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

Wednesday, May 25, 7 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink. In honor of the graduating class of 2011, Student Ministries will be hosting Baccalaureate for all graduating seniors and their families and friends. This is open to any graduating senior wanting to participate. DUE BY MAY 11 from each senior: One baby picture and one graduation picture, and any other pictures of graduating seniors you may have from any of our retreats or events. Pictures must be submitted by Friday, May 11. Please e-mail your pictures to Addie at addie.cooper@ northlandchurch.net. You may also place prints in an envelope clearly marked for Student Ministries with your name and phone number on them, and turn them in to the welcome desk in either Longwood building. They will be available for pickup after the Baccalaureate service. Shaylynn Stoner at 407-949-7194 or shaylynn. stoner@northlandchurch.net

Firm Foundations Class Sundays, 10:45 a.m. to noon, fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. No Firm Foundations on April 3 (Middle School Retreat) or April 24 (Easter services). Study: Firm Foundations. Bring your Bible, a pen, and a notebook or journal. ABS (Area Bible Studies) Date, time and costs vary by location. Teams are formed by gender. A typical ABS night consists of fellowship, Bible study and peer accountability.

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

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

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Children’s Ministries

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

Children’s Church

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

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

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

Fifth-Grade Jump Start

Volunteers of the Month: Stephanie and Lauren Brown

Fifth-Grade Jump Start Picnic and Scavenger Hunt

Saturday, April 16, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. Bring a dish to share. RSVP to Julie Meeker at julie. meeker@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7153

Easter Weekend April 23 to 25

Pool Party

Saturday, May 28, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., off site. Bring a dish to share. RSVP to Julie Meeker at julie.meeker@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7153

Over the past year, this mom and daughter have faithfully shared their love of Christ as well as their fun-loving hearts with our 3-year-olds on Sunday evenings. Their excitement and enthusiasm as they greet the children each week are contagious! Thank you, Stephanie and Lauren, for all the love and creativity you bring each week to help our children learn who God is and how much He loves them.

Why did you draw that? Alexander in Children’s Church drew a picture of Jesus being tempted in the desert. Jesus resisted temptation and battled Satan using God’s Word.

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

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

MEN’S BIBLE STUDIES Men’s Bible Study Tuesdays, 6:45 to 8 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1118. Bob Shoemaker at bobshoemaker@ mindspring.com or 407-599-3132 Philippians Thursdays, 6:30 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1118. Join this open-forum discussion on the book of Philippians: 45 minutes of study and 15 minutes of prayer. Leo Carrier at leo@carrierinsurance.com

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

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

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

Classes & Training ADULTS Belong/Membership Opportunities • Six-week class: Sundays, starting May 15, 11 a.m., room 4209. Hear Pastor Kevin Urichko and other Northland leaders describe what it means to belong to Christ and to Northland. Child care is available. Jamila Millette at jamila.millette@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1832 • One-day seminar: Saturday, April 16, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., The Rink. Hear Pastor Joel C. Hunter and other senior leaders describe what it means to belong to Christ and to Northland. Child care is available. Ruth Sapp at ruth.sapp@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4039 • Online: Anytime at northlandchurch.net/ series/belong.study Buddy Break Training 101 Wednesday, April 13, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., rooms 5108-9. Train to learn how to give parents/caregivers of children with special needs a break for just a few hours one Saturday a month. Teri Grayson at 407949-4014 or teri.grayson@northlandchurch. net

Build a Generous Life: Will Seminar Saturday, April 2, 6:30 p.m., sanctuary. Learn how to make the financial or custodial arrangements for your loved ones, should they outlive you. Child care is available. Jo-Anne Holleran at jo-anne.holleran@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1772

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

WOMEN Boundaries Mondays, May 2 through July 25, 7 to 9 p.m., room 1104, Student Ministries and Care Center. Book required is available at the Northland Bookstore for $11.25. Child care is available with registration (Linda. campbell@northlandchurch.net). Registration is required since class size is limited. Barbara Macon at 407-927-5516 or barbaramacon@msn.com, or Phyllis Field at 407-431-3699 or fieldpr1@cfl.rr.com

Care Groups adults Celebrate Recovery Fridays, 7 to 9 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. Gain freedom from life’s hurts, habits and hang-ups over dinner, fellowship and share groups, which include Newcomers 101, Men’s and Women’s Chemical Dependency and Women’s CoDependency. Laurie Jean Harrington at celebraterecovery@northlandchurch.net Coping with Addictions/Codependency Thursdays, 7 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall. A Christcentered, 12-step program dealing with issues such as alcohol, drugs, relationships, food, sexual addictions, codependency and issues affecting adult children of addiction. Child care is available. His Way at 407-599-9770

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

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

woMEN Bcause—Breast Cancer Survival Any woman touched by breast cancer desiring prayer, fellowship, information and/or encouragement, contact Susan Diener-Blando at 407-488-5941 or susandb@yahoo.com. Women’s Healing Ministry Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 1111. This group will provide hope and a safe place to heal if you have experienced sexual betrayal, deception and lies of secrecy that keep you in bondage. Vicki M. Wotring at 520-631-0886 or celebratelife3@aol.com

Special Interest Groups AMEN (A Meeting of Men) Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 5108-9, Children’s Worship Wing. Learn to apply God’s Word to real-life situations. Dan Bogdan at 407-702-5358 or danbogdan@ landscapeorlando.com, or Buzz Vincent at 407-463-9398 or blv292@cfl.rr.com Bicycling for Christ (Women) First and third Saturday of each month. Registration starts April 9 for spring and summer for beginners and intermediate riders. Naomi James at BicyclingforChrist@gmail.com Buddy Break Saturday, May 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. Three hours of free respite for parents and caregivers of special needs children. Drop off your child Laura Lee with our trained volunteers. Wright at 407-937-0549 or buddybreak@ northlandchurch.net Common Ground Adult Ministry (Ages 25-45) Mondays, 7:15 to 8:15 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Build authentic Christian community, grow spiritually mature and affect the surrounding community with Christ’s love, reflected by serving God. Child care available upon request. Susan Perry at commonground@ northlandchurch.net or 407-401-8960 Divine Reflection Art Group Second Thursday of each month, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 5108-9, Children’s Worship Wing. Join other artists to reflect God’s truth and beauty through the visual arts. Laura Bates at carpearte@aol.com or 407-622-6873 • Art Show May 13 through 24, Welcome Center. View the group’s works in “Unity in Diversity: The Body of Christ” Fusion College Ministry (For students ages 18-25) Sundays, 7:15 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Spend time in worship, prayer and the Scriptures. Shaylynn Stoner at 407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net Kingdom Advisors Third Thursday of each month, noon to 1:15 p.m., room 4209. Financial professionals, join this lunch study group to learn how to build Philip your practice on biblical principles. van Staden at 407-339-9090 Moms4Moms Get connected with other moms for friendship and encouragement through meetings and playgroup activities. Registration required. and specific dates: www.northlandmoms4moms.com Motorcycle Group • Sunday, April 3, 8:30 a.m., call for start location. Service at 9:30 a.m., then lunch and ride for Teen Challenge. • Sunday, April 9, 9 a.m., call for start location. Ride to Leesburg Bike Fest. All rides are weather permitting. Lori

Landers at 407-333-2612 Seniors Group (Age 60 and up) Third Wednesday of each month, 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. Bring nonperishable food items for the Pastoral Care pantry. Cassie Small at 407-834-5203 Single Purpose (Singles age 35 and up) Fourth Sunday of each month, 4 p.m., rooms 4209-10. Attend, or e-mail to find out more about weekly small groups. Liza Johnson or Dave Mullen at singlepurpose35andup@gmail.com Softball Join other Christian men and women on this adult coed team or the men’s team to compete in local leagues. www.nlsoftball. com or northlandsoftball@gmail.com Spanish Ministry Sundays, 9 and 11 a.m. services. Spanish interpretation is avaliable online and listening devices are available at the Welcome Center. Join the Facebook page at www. facebook.com/northlandespanol. Ivan Portillo at 407-937-0549 or ivan.portillo@ northlandchurch.net Tennis Saturdays, 8 a.m., Red Bug Lake Park. Jeff Rossmeissl at 407-489-6096 Word Weavers Second Saturday of each month, 9:30 a.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care www.wordweaversonline.com Center.

Serve at Northland Questions about serving at Northland? serve@northlandchurch.net or 407-9494000 or serve.northlandchurch.net Communion Servers Communion servers are needed the first weekend of each month. Training provided. Lori Holton at communion@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4000 Medical First Responders During worship services and special events. BLS-trained or medical professionals, Lori Holton especially EMTs, are needed. at lori.holton@northlandchurch.net or 407949-4000 Parking and Traffic Attendants Weekend volunteers are needed to help control traffic on Northland property before and after services. Help out as often or as little as you want. Jeff Hess at jeff.hess@ northlandchurch.net or 407-272-9111 Phone Assistance Weekday volunteers are needed to answer phones and greet visitors. Flexible hours. Lori Holton at lori.holton@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4000 Special Needs Children and Teens Sundays, assist during the 11 a.m. worship service. Laura Lee Wright at 407-9370549 or lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net

Ushers and Greeters Greet and seat those attending worship services. Serve for 2 1/2 hours every other weekend. No experience necessary. Lori Holton at lori.holton@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4000

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

Serve with Northland

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

Access Ministries Steering Committee Seeking community professionals and stakeholders who have a heart for addressing community-based options for affordable housing and care for people with disabilities in Central Florida to serve on a steering committee. Laura Lee Wright at 407-9370549 or lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net Blood Drive Sunday, April 3, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 9 p.m.; Monday, April 4, 6:15 to 9:15 p.m., Northland at Longwood. In March, 49 people donated 43 units, and as a result 129 lives were saved. To reduce your waiting time, you may schedule a time slot at www.floridasbloodcenters.org. Ruth Sapp at ruth.sapp@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4039 Disaster Response Teams Medical professionals, licensed CDL drivers, culinary professionals, veterinarians or vet techs, licensed mental health counselors and those interested in providing mental health services needed. Training provided. Gretchen Kerr at 407-949-7190 or gretchen.kerr@northlandchurch.net

Reading Buddies Needed Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Goldsboro Elementary in Sanford. Volunteers are needed to spend one to two hours a week helping kids struggling with reading. Background checks are required. Rebekah Richey at 407-3205848 or rebekah_richey@scps.k12.fl.us Recovery Ministry Volunteers with a heart for the hurting, and recovery or 12-step experience needed to help with a ministry. Laurie Jean Harrington at 407-977-6742 or lauriejean2@ bellsouth.net

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

Beyond Northland ADULTS

Help Incarcerated Men Men needed to come alongside incarcerated men. No experience necessary. Minimum commitment: one hour per week. Greg Kerr at 407-770-8503 or gpkerr@mindspring.com

Abortion Recovery Bible study for post-abortive men or women that meets in a confidential, supportive setting. Reveille Ministries at 407-333-0404

Jail Ministry Minister to inmates in Seminole County or Orange County jails during the Sunday 9 a.m. worship; Celebrate Recovery for women, Thursday afternoons; assist women with long-term planning; prayer team; pen pals. Training provided. Jail Ministry voice mail at 407-949-4007

Central Florida’s Job Fair (CFEC.org) Wednesday, May 18, 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

Local Service Projects To register for or to find out more about these and other serve projects, visit serve.northlandchurch.net. April 2........................Ronald McDonald House April 14..............Downtown Homeless Ministry April 16.................................... Local Serve Day April 16......................Ronald McDonald House April 28..............Downtown Homeless Ministry April 30...............................Give Kids the World April 30..................................Pathways to Care Dana Kobosky at 407-949-7156 or dana. kobosky@northlandchurch.net

Desire Street Northland’s ministry partner Desire Street is transforming impoverished neighborhoods throughout the United States. Learn more atdesirestreet.org, and check out its upcoming golf outing in Heathrow at desirestreet.org/771624

Longwood Health Care Center Sundays, 9 a.m., sanctuary. Give hugs and show love to the residents of the facility behind Northland on Grant Street. People are needed to bring the residents to the Sunday 9 a.m. service at Northland at Longwood. Patsy Grannan at 407-538-5209 or pgrannan@yahoo.com

Gripped by the Greatness of God Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m., Rodriguez home, Lake Mary. Rediscover the wonder of God’s attributes and spur your spiritual walk into a consistent life pattern of worship and service Luis Rodriguez at 407-687-7173 to God! Healing Grace Thursdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., TLC Women’s Center, 4804 Edgewater Drive, Orlando. This post-abortion ministry shares the healing grace of Jesus without judgment. Coorie Moore at 407-292-7628

9 Readers Ministry Tuesdays, 1 to 3 p.m., Goldsboro Elementary School in Sanford. Read to kindergarteners and first-graders. Elaine Gritter at egritter@bellsouth.net or 407-3271474, or Candy Guernsey at cwgrfg@aol.com or 407-323-9433 Visit Israel with Pastor Gus Davies November 17 to 27, 2011. Join this spiritual pilgrimage to Israel to see where many of the Bible events took place. Felipe Santos of Universal Travel at 407-831-0062 or acts1.8@ earthlink.net.

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

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

women Community Bible Study Wednesdays, through May 4, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Community United Methodist Church, Casselberry. Study: 1 and 2 Peter, Daniel and Colossians. Children’s program available. Sandi McLaughlin at 407-3424765 or www.OrlandoCBS.org Divorced/Widowed Women’s Fellowship Second and fourth Sundays of each month, 3 p.m., Nancy Petitto’s home, Casselberry. Join other women for prayer and discussion at this potluck fellowship. Children welcome. Nancy Petitto at 321972-2255 Divorced Women’s Small Group Sundays, 3:30 p.m., Winter Springs. Study: The Power of a Woman’s Word, by Sharon Lisa Edwards at 407-222-9639 or Jaynes. godsgirl0202@yahoo.com From Bondage to Bonding Mondays, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Oviedo Counseling Clinic, Reformed Theological Seminary, Oviedo. Join this 18-week look at Nancy Groom’s book From Bondage to Bonding: Escaping Codependency, Embracing Biblical Love. Book cost: $15 at the Northland Bookstore. Kathy O’Keefe at kajokeefe@ aol.com or 407-949-4000, ext. 1775 On the Threshold of Hope Thursdays, 2:15 to 3:45 p.m, Oviedo Counseling Clinic at Reformed Theological

Seminary, Oviedo. For women who desire group support on sexual abuse recovery through Diane Langberg’s book On the Threshold of Hope. Details: Kim Shepherd at 407-949-7193, ext. 1788, or kimjshep@gmail. com Workplace Ministry First Tuesday of each month, 5:30 p.m., Orlando. J4 Leaders (www.J4Leaders.org), an interdenominational ministry for women to help encourage one another to succeed with a biblical worldview. Pam Oldham at info@J4Leaders.org or 407-522-4797 Women’s Outreach Luncheon Third Wednesday of each month, noon to 2 p.m., DeBary Golf & Country Club, 300 Plantation Club Drive. Enjoy interesting speakers, connect with others, and enjoy Christian fellowship within our community (affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries). Cost: $15 (includes served lunch). and reservations: Bev Sullivan at BevSullivan02@ aol.com or 386-753-1191. Wounded Heart Tuesdays, 6 to 7:30 p.m., chapel, Reformed Theological Seminary, Oviedo. Join other sexual abuse survivors as they embark on an honest, hopeful and healing exploration using the book The Wounded Heart and its workbook, by Dan Allender. Belinda Thrift at belindathrift@ yahoo.com or 407-949-4000, ext. 1799

Donations

Please take clean, usable clothing, toys, household items and supplies to The Sharing Center, Fairmont Plaza, 600 N. Highway 17-92, Longwood. 407-260-9155 Nonperishable food items can be placed into the designated wooden boxes in the lobby of the Worship Center and in the Student Ministries and Care Center. 407949-4000 or serve@northlandchurch.net

Access Ministries

LIFEHOPE

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

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

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

paid positions at jobs. northlandchurch.net.

Joel C. Hunter Scholarship Offered The Joel C. Hunter Scholarship, in an amount up to $5,000, was created in 1998 to honor Dr. Hunter’s teaching and leadership. The purpose of this scholarship is to assist those training in the arts, theology or any other discipline that could be dedicated to ministry consistent with the distributed church model. Northland’s True North Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2011 award. Completed application packets must be received by Friday, May 20 for consideration. Recipients will be notified by Friday, June 17. The Respond newspaper will provide bios of this year’s scholarship recipients in an upcoming issue. At your request, an application will be emailed to you that will provide you with all the details. To receive your application, email or call the church office. Stephen Thomas at stephen. thomas@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7185. “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” — 2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV)

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 Backpacks, blankets, tennis shoes, hygienic supplies, and men’s and women’s casual clothes are needed by Downtown Homeless ministry at St. George’s Orthodox Church, a ministry to the homeless in Orlando. Dave Mullen at dmull77@yahoo.com Vehicles are needed at Recovery House of Central Florida (www.recoveryhouseinc. org). It also needs pressure-washing equipment, power tools and hand tools. Erik Robinson at 407-323-5857 or erikrhcf@yahoo.com Bed sheets, pillowcases and other items are needed at Safehouse of Seminole for battered women and their children. Complete needs list at www.safehouseofseminole.org. admin@safehouseofseminole.org or 407302-5220

EASTER LILIES ORDER FORM Honor or memorialize someone you love.

Easter lilies have long been recognized as a symbol of hope and life. If you would like to honor or memorialize a loved one, you may purchase a lily for placement in the church during this holy season. A list of those honored and memorialized will appear in the Easter edition of Respond. Purchased lilies will be available for pickup Monday, April 25 at the evening service or Tuesday, April 26 through Thursday, April 28, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Welcome Center. To order, fill out this form and place it, along with $7 per lily, in an offering box. Or, you may mail your payment to Northland, A Church Distributed, 530 Dog Track Road, Longwood, FL 32750.

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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

Vision Statement

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

Mission Statement

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

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

— 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)

If you wish to learn more about the church distributed you may purchase the book Church Distributed, by Dr. Joel C. Hunter, at the Northland Bookstore or Amazon.com. All proceeds go to Northland.

Security, Assurance and Responsibility

Worship Times

— 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)

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

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

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

Join us for LIVE online worship at during any of our 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.!

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Man

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

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The Christian’s Walk

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

The Eternal State

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

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contact info

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

GOVERNING ELDERS Peter Katauskas, Chairman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1809 peter.katauskas@northlandchurch.net Thom Willis, Vice Chairman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 thom.willis@northlandchurch.net Marcus Mennenga, Secretary-Treasurer. . . . . . . 407-949-7169 marcus.mennenga@northlandchurch.net Owusu Amaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1797 owusu.amaning@northlandchurch.net Fred Franz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1766 fred.franz@northlandchurch.net Danny Gordon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1763 danny.gordon@northlandchurch.net Dan Hardaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 dan.hardaway@northlandchurch.net Dr. Don Pederson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1804 don.pederson@northlandchurch.net Felipe Santos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7168 felipe@travel2brazil.com

DISTRIBUTED SITES

Whom do I contact if:

MOUNT DORA SITE The Seventh-Day Adventist Church. . . . . . . . . 9 and 11 a.m. 18440 Highway 441, Mount Dora, FL 32757 The church is on the left side of the highway. Look for the “Northland” sign. Facebook.com . . . . www.facebook.com/northlandmountdora General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7184 Bill Chapman, Site Minister. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352-434-4116 or bill.chapman@northlandchurch.net OVIEDO SITE Hagerty High School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 and 11 a.m. 3225 Lockwood Blvd., Oviedo, FL 32765 The school is located on Lockwood Blvd., between E. Mitchell Hammock and E. McCulloch roads. 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 in crisis? Northland’s main line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000

HOME CHURCHES Bridgewater, NJ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 9 a.m. Jorge De La Rosa: j_master18@hotmail.com or 407-748-2421 Cape Canaveral, FL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mondays, 7 p.m. David Heck: corso64@gmail.com or 407-385-0108 Crystal River, FL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturdays, 5 p.m. Tom and Alice Austin: aaustin@qahomes.com or 352-270-8764

PASTOR’S BIO Dr. Joel C. Hunter has served as Northland’s senior pastor since 1985. During Pastor Hunter’s tenure, Northland has grown from 200 faithful souls to a community of 15,000 that worships around the globe. An internationally respected evangelical leader, Dr. Hunter approaches today’s issues in a biblical and balanced manner, and has championed the cause of “Compassion Issues” found in Scripture, including pro-life concerns, justice, poverty and creation care. He serves on the boards of the World Evangelical Alliance (with 420 million constituents) and the National Association of Evangelicals (with 30 million members), and is regularly featured on local and national media outlets. A longtime bridge-builder who seeks common ground for the common good, he is a frequent consultant to U.S. agencies and served during the inaugural year on the U.S. president’s Advisory Council on FaithBased and Neighborhood Partnerships. He has been married to his best friend and ministry partner, Becky, since 1972. They have three married sons and six grandchildren, including one in heaven. Learn more about Pastor Hunter’s life in ministry at northlandchurch.net/joelhunter.

EASTER AT NORTHLAND

DeLand, FL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 11 a.m. Jeff and Cindy Reinertsen: jsrein1@gmail.com or 386-736-9746 Marco Island, FL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturdays, 5 p.m. Sam Lewis: samllewis@aol.com or 407-310-1719 Ocoee, FL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 9 a.m. Marty McCoy: mmccoy@kostoandrotella.com or 407-733-5989 Ponce Inlet, FL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 9 a.m. Joe and Donna Leonardo: josephleonardo@sprintmail.com or 386-236-8871 Salisbury, NC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 5:30 p.m. Laurie and Tim Klaus: pianolauriek@yahoo.com or 704-636-5966 Tyngsboro, MA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturdays, 5 p.m. Debbie Miller: NorthlandTyngsboro@gmail.com or 978-649-6115 Utica, NY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 11 a.m. Terri McDowell: terrilee.mcdowell@gmail.com or 845-332-6762 Venice, FL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 6 p.m. Ron and Marcy Burth: marciabedford@yahoo.com or 941-493-6965

I want to seek counseling? Counseling referral line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7204 I have a prayer request? Prayer request line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4025 or pray.northlandchurch.net I need the Hospital Ministry to pay a visit? Elaine Harland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7149 or elaine.harland@northlandchurch.net I want to become a member? Ruth Sapp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4039 or ruth.sapp@northlandchurch.net I have accepted Christ into my heart and wish to be baptized? Sharon Ferreira (adult/student) . . . . . . . . 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@northlandchurch.net Diane Jones (infants–grade school). . . . . 407-949-7188 or diane.jones@northlandchurch.net I need information on Student Ministries? Shaylynn Stoner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net I need information about Children’s Ministries? Debbie Blahnik. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .407-949-7162 or debbie.blahnik@northlandchurch.net I am interested in Distributed Journeys? Patti Harshey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0573 or patti.harshey@northlandchurch.net; or visit SomedayIsToday.net I want to help at Northland? Lori Holton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 lori.holton@northlandchurch.net I want to get involved in a serve project? Dana Kobosky. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7156 or serve@northlandchurch.net; or visit northlandchurch.net/serve I am getting married? Sharon Ferreira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@northlandchurch.net I need to plan a funeral? Sharon Ferreira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@northlandchurch.net I want to learn more about your Spanish Ministry? Ivan Portillo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 or ivan.portillo@northlandchurch.net I have a special needs child or if I have special needs? Laura Lee Wright. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0549 or lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net

Saturday, April 23 5 and 7 p.m. Longwood and Online Sunday, April 24 7 a.m. Longwood and Online 9 and 11 a.m. Longwood, Mount Dora, Oviedo and Online 6 p.m. Longwood and Online Monday, April 25 7 p.m. Longwood and Online

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