Worship Guide-Respond 18, 2016

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED

APRIL 30-MAY 2, 2016

WHAT’S CURRENT CARE GROUPS Hurting? Struggling?

In the process of healing?

• Support for the Separated New session starts Tuesday, May 3.

Call 407-937-1749 to register.

• Divorce Recovery New session starts Tuesday, May 3.

Call 407-937-1749 to register.

• AND MORE!

SEARCH: care

BAPTISM OPPORTUNITY

Let’s worship God together!

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!

WELCOME!

LET US KNOW! PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY.

Name(s)_____________________________________________________________________________________

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!

Email_________________________________________________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone_______________________________________________________________________________________

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

Get info and sign up at northlandchurch.net, or visit The Hub.

I3 OPEN HOUSE Attention eighth-graders!

Current eighth-graders and their parents are invited to come experience I3, our high school ministry. There will be opportunities to interact with students, volunteers and our Student Ministries staff. Come experience all we have to offer soon-to-be high school students.

Wednesday, May 4, 6:15 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink.

SEARCH: i3

SUMMER INTERNS ARE COMING!

We are in need of 15 families to host our True North Academy college interns June 5 through August 2. Interested? Contact Sarah Mattingly at sarah.mattingly@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7170.

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 15, 2 p.m., the Watkins’ home.

Host families needed.

Come to the water.

SEARCH: baptism

SEARCH: interns

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

530 Dog Track Road, Longwood, FL 32750

THE BELONG SEMINAR Considering membership at Northland?

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 7, 9 a.m. to noon, The Rink.

SEARCH: belong

STOP BY THE HUB Calling all those with a heart for children!

Looking for friendly faces, willing teachers and classroom helpers to share the love of Jesus with our kids! Summer is a great time to get started.

Visit The Hub this weekend, or go to northlandchurch.net/volunteer.

Tithes & Offerings: THROUGH MONDAY, APRIL 25, 2016 Tipping Point Goal 2016-17: 2016

2017

Received to Date: $4,793,936*

$32M

northlandchurch.net

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

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 4/30-5/2/2016

Expected to Date: $4,540,476*

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. Text any amount, followed by the word “northland,” to 45777 to get started (e.g. $50 northland). Contact April Guenther at 407-949-4000 with questions. Thank you!

Building Payoff: 2004 $43M 2006 $23.9M

INITIAL $20M OFFERING BY CONGREGATION

Debt Remaining: $12,259,097

2009 $19.4M

2012 2015 $15.7M $13.5M

DEBT PAID TO DATE

$0 Debt Free

DEBT REMAINING

Principal Paid 2016: $1,265,181

*

All tithes and offerings go into one fund to resource ongoing ministry, eliminate our building debt and fund church network expansion. Learn more: tippingpoint.northlandchurch.net.

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.

s a h c r T he Chu for n a l P s ’ G od i on eR dempt

Q U OT E: The poet Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “That only which we have within, can we see without.” If we see hope, love and beauty “out there,” it’s because we have those same gifts at play “in here.” If we see the New Jerusalem coming down from heaven, it’s because it’s rising up in our souls. If we see all things being made new, it’s because we are being made new.

– Excerpt from “Seeing the New Jerusalem,” part of Street Psalms’ “Word From Below” series, April 22, 2016.

P R AY E R : “O God, creator and preserver of all, we pray especially for thy holy Church: that it may be so guided and governed by thy good Spirit, that all who profess themselves Christians may be led into the way of truth, and hold the faith in unity of spirit, in the bonds of peace, and in righteousness of life. And this we beg for Jesus Christ’s sake.

Amen.”

– “The Book of Common Prayer”

W O R S H I P F O C U S:

Worship Christ today for His perfect plan. He is calling people He has redeemed. His Spirit is living and moving in them.

They are the living stones, the temple of God, a community of eternal life.

THIS WEEKEND: Under the direction of L.J. Williams, the Northland Sign Language Choir will lead us in worship, creating a more complete picture of the church, which includes believers from every nation, tribe, language and people.

S C R I P T U R E F O C U S:

Matthew 16:18 (NASB) I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it.

Ephesians 2:22 (NASB) … in whom you also are being built together into a dwelling of God in the Spirit.

Are you, or is someone you know, deaf or hard of hearing?

• A signed worship service is offered Sunday mornings at 11 a.m. at Longwood, and LIVE online!

• Sound amplification aids are free and available at the Welcome Center for use during any worship service at Longwood.

U P CO M I N G W E E K E N D S: Week 19: May 7-9 SERMON: The Community of Eternal Life: A Spirit-filled Life and Spirit-filled Relationships (Romans 8:5-11), with Dr. Joel C. Hunter.

Week 20: May 14-16 SERMON: The Community of Eternal Life: A Life of Prayer (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18), with Dr. Joel C. Hunter.

WHAT’S CURRENT

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED

APRIL 30-MAY 2, 2016

CARE GROUPS

I3 OPEN HOUSE

Hurting? Struggling?

In the process of healing?

Current eighth-graders and their parents are invited to come experience I3, our high school ministry. There will be opportunities to interact with students, volunteers and our Student Ministries staff. Come experience all we have to offer soon-to-be high school students.

Wednesday, May 4, 6:15 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink.

• Divorce Recovery New session starts Tuesday, May 3.

Call 407-937-1749 to register.

• AND MORE!

SEARCH: care

SEARCH: i3

BAPTISM OPPORTUNITY

WELCOME!

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!

Let’s worship God together!

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY.

Name(s)_____________________________________________________________________________________

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!

Email_________________________________________________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone_______________________________________________________________________________________

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

[ ] I am new to Northland. [ ] 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: _ ____________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 4/30-5/2/2016

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

530 Dog Track Road, Longwood, FL 32750

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 7, 9 a.m. to noon, The Rink.

STOP BY THE HUB

Come to the water.

Host families needed.

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 15, 2 p.m., the Watkins’ home.

We are in need of 15 families to host our True North Academy college interns June 5 through August 2. Interested? Contact Sarah Mattingly at sarah.mattingly@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7170.

SEARCH: baptism

Considering membership at Northland?

SEARCH: belong

SUMMER INTERNS ARE COMING!

Calling all those with a heart for children!

Looking for friendly faces, willing teachers and classroom helpers to share the love of Jesus with our kids! Summer is a great time to get started.

Visit The Hub this weekend, or go to northlandchurch.net/volunteer.

SEARCH: interns

Tithes & Offerings: THROUGH MONDAY, APRIL 25, 2016 Tipping Point Goal 2016-17: 2016

2017

Received to Date: $4,793,936*

$32M

northlandchurch.net

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

THE BELONG SEMINAR

Attention eighth-graders!

• Support for the Separated New session starts Tuesday, May 3.

Call 407-937-1749 to register.

LET US KNOW!

Get info and sign up at northlandchurch.net, or visit The Hub.

Expected to Date: $4,540,476*

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. Text any amount, followed by the word “northland,” to 45777 to get started (e.g. $50 northland). Contact April Guenther at 407-949-4000 with questions. Thank you!

Building Payoff: 2004 $43M 2006 $23.9M

INITIAL $20M OFFERING BY CONGREGATION

Debt Remaining: $12,259,097

2009 $19.4M

2012 2015 $15.7M $13.5M

DEBT PAID TO DATE

Principal Paid 2016: $1,265,181

DEBT REMAINING

$0 Debt Free

*All tithes and offerings go into one fund to

resource ongoing ministry, eliminate our building debt and fund church network expansion. Learn more: tippingpoint.northlandchurch.net.

WHAT’S CURRENT

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED

APRIL 30-MAY 2, 2016

CARE GROUPS

I3 OPEN HOUSE

Hurting? Struggling?

In the process of healing?

Current eighth-graders and their parents are invited to come experience I3, our high school ministry. There will be opportunities to interact with students, volunteers and our Student Ministries staff. Come experience all we have to offer soon-to-be high school students.

Wednesday, May 4, 6:15 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink.

• Divorce Recovery New session starts Tuesday, May 3.

Call 407-937-1749 to register.

• AND MORE!

SEARCH: care

SEARCH: i3

BAPTISM OPPORTUNITY

WELCOME!

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!

Let’s worship God together!

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY.

Name(s)_____________________________________________________________________________________

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!

Email_________________________________________________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone_______________________________________________________________________________________

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

[ ] I am new to Northland. [ ] 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: _ ____________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 4/30-5/2/2016

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

530 Dog Track Road, Longwood, FL 32750

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 7, 9 a.m. to noon, The Rink.

STOP BY THE HUB

Come to the water.

Host families needed.

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 15, 2 p.m., the Watkins’ home.

We are in need of 15 families to host our True North Academy college interns June 5 through August 2. Interested? Contact Sarah Mattingly at sarah.mattingly@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7170.

SEARCH: baptism

Considering membership at Northland?

SEARCH: belong

SUMMER INTERNS ARE COMING!

Calling all those with a heart for children!

Looking for friendly faces, willing teachers and classroom helpers to share the love of Jesus with our kids! Summer is a great time to get started.

Visit The Hub this weekend, or go to northlandchurch.net/volunteer.

SEARCH: interns

Tithes & Offerings: THROUGH MONDAY, APRIL 25, 2016 Tipping Point Goal 2016-17: 2016

2017

Received to Date: $4,793,936*

$32M

northlandchurch.net

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

THE BELONG SEMINAR

Attention eighth-graders!

• Support for the Separated New session starts Tuesday, May 3.

Call 407-937-1749 to register.

LET US KNOW!

Get info and sign up at northlandchurch.net, or visit The Hub.

Expected to Date: $4,540,476*

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. Text any amount, followed by the word “northland,” to 45777 to get started (e.g. $50 northland). Contact April Guenther at 407-949-4000 with questions. Thank you!

Building Payoff: 2004 $43M 2006 $23.9M

INITIAL $20M OFFERING BY CONGREGATION

Debt Remaining: $12,259,097

2009 $19.4M

2012 2015 $15.7M $13.5M

DEBT PAID TO DATE

Principal Paid 2016: $1,265,181

DEBT REMAINING

$0 Debt Free

*All tithes and offerings go into one fund to

resource ongoing ministry, eliminate our building debt and fund church network expansion. Learn more: tippingpoint.northlandchurch.net.

NORTHL AND A Church Distributed

MAY 2016

Respond … to God BE THE CHURCH EVERYWHERE, EVERY DAY

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

BELONG MEMBERSHIP SEMINAR Saturday, May 7, 9 a.m. to noon, The Rink.

Sunday, May 15, 2 p.m., Watkins’ home.

Join Dr. Hunter and other leaders to talk about what it means to belong to Christ and to Northland!

Learn more on page 8.

Learn more on page 8.

GAME NIGHT Come out and play games with us!

Enjoy sports, board games and video games each week.

Thursdays, 6 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink.

Learn more on page 7.

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Northland, A Church Distributed northlandchurch.net/about 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 10:27-29; Romans 8:1939; 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 Saturdays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 p.m.

facebook.com/northlandchurch

twitter.com/northlandchurch

Sundays . . . . 9 (sp), 11 a.m. (di) (sp); 5 p.m.

Mondays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m. (di) Deaf/hard of hearing interpretation available

instagram.com/northlandchurch

(sp) Spanish interpretation available

youtube.com/user/northlandchurch

NOT LOCAL? Join us for LIVE online worship at

northlandchurch.net

during any of our worship times!

soundcloud.com/northlandchurch

Live Concurrent Worship

¿Habla español?

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

Traducción simultánea al español en nuestra sede en Longwood y en linea durante los servicios de adoracion los domingos a las 9 y 11 a.m.!

The Christian’s Walk

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

The Eternal State

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

Find out more at northlandchurch.net/about.

NEW TO NORTHLAND? Do you have questions … about God, Northland or anything else?

Look for this icon above our INFO KIOSKS located throughout the foyer during worship times!

A host will be there to connect with you.

Or visit northlandchurch.net/new.

FT h ir ogu gh htD ei fne agt

BY V E R N O N R A I N WAT E R

I have joined the long defeat That falling set in motion And all my strength and energy Are raindrops in the ocean So conditioned for the win To share in victor’s stories But in the place of ambition’s din I have heard of other glories And I pray for an idea And a way I cannot see It’s too heavy to carry And impossible to leave I can’t just fight when I think I’ll win That’s the end of all belief And nothing has provoked it more Than a possible defeat And I pray for an idea And a way I cannot see It’s too heavy to carry And impossible to leave We walk a while we sit and rest We lay it on the altar I won’t pretend to know what’s next But what I have I’ve offered And I pray for a vision And a way I cannot see It’s too heavy to carry And impossible to leave And I pray for inspiration And a way I cannot see It’s too heavy to carry And impossible to leave It’s too heavy to carry And I will never leave – Sara Groves, “The Long Defeat,” from “Tell Me What You Know,” November 2007

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sat in the Northland Rink last Friday evening with nearly 500 other folks who long to see an end to human trafficking.

Together we were soaking in the beauty of the wisdom Sara Groves offered through her songs.

She shared “The Long Defeat” (lyrics on the left), inspired

by J.R.R. Tolkien in “The Lord of the Rings.” The passage that inspired the song belongs to Lady Galadriel, who is telling Frodo about the long struggle of her people against the evil forces. She describes the Lord of the Elves, who in this highly symbolic novel represents Christ: He has dwelt in the West since the days of dawn, and I have dwelt with him years uncounted; for ere the fall of Nargothrond or Gondolin I passed over the mountains, and together through ages of the world we have fought the long defeat.

Sara reminded her audience that Tolkien held this view of all of human history as a “long defeat.” While he believed we can experience momentary triumphs, real victory will not be known in this world until Christ returns.

The thought overwhelmed me as I looked around the room.

Many there I knew well. I knew their stories. It was such a beautiful thought about the journey we are on together. We each bring our own pain, our own familiarity with the Fall, our own long struggle against the forces of evil in our world.

So often in the Christian community, we are ready to talk about living the victorious life — and certainly all of us want to be there.

But the paradox for us is that we all belong to a great defeat. In spite of impossible odds, in spite of the fact that we might be losing, we fight, but we fight together.

I love the way Andrew Barber, an English professor at The Stony Brook School, articulates it: We fight the long defeat because results are not as important as our Father’s delight. We fight the long defeat because we are not the authorities over “success.”

We fight the long defeat because the final victory is coming.

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Student Ministries northlandchurch.net/middleschool • northlandchurch.net/highschool Middle School Ministry To register for any of these activities and for more detailed info, visit northlandchurch.net/middleschool.

Jenna Blankespoor at 407-949-7194 or jenna. blankespoor@northlandchurch.net

LUGrox Saturdays, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m., The Rink. LUGrox is an evening full of high energy, high impact and just plain fun! You’ll find thrilling games, solid teaching, rockin’ worship and friendconnecting small groups. Optional dinner is available for $3.

• May 14 is our final LUGrox of the year. It’s Late Night LUGrox. Activities will take place from 6:30 to 11 p.m.

TNT Summer programming Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 14 through July 28, 1 to 5 p.m., The Rink. If you are a rising sixth- to eighth-grader, join us at TNT. New students, register at northlandchurch.net/ middleschool.

High School Ministry

To register for any of these activities and for more detailed info, visit northlandchurch.net/highschool.

Jenna Blankespoor at 407-949-7194 or jenna.blankespoor@ northlandchurch.net I3 (I Am Third) Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m., The Rink. Ninth- to 12thgraders are invited to an evening of small and large group discipleship, worship and community. Optional dinner (for $3) and games are available from 6:30 to 7 p.m., everyone comes together for worship and teaching from 7 to 7:45 p.m., and small groups close the night from 7:45 to 8:45 p.m.

• May 11 is our final I3 gathering of the school year.

• May 18 will be our Baccalaureate service for graduating seniors.

Summer I3 Wednesdays, June 15 through July 27, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m., The Rink. If you are a rising 9th- to 12th-grader, join us for Summer I3 and be led by our summer interns.

What’s Coming Up! Jenna Blankespoor at 407-949-7194 or jenna. blankespoor@northlandchurch.net

Game Night

Thursdays, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink. Add some active fun to your week. Come play board games, video games and sports with us. All ages are welcome. gamenight@ northlandchurch.net

The Upper Room

Sundays, 11 a.m., room 4218. This weekly Bible study is designed for teens with intellectual disabilities. Join us to learn more about who God is and what He has done.

Marty Tracey at marty.tracey@northlandchurch.net

Building Strong Families

Saturdays, June 11 through July 23, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink. This program is uniquely designed for students of all ages and their families. Join us this summer for family fun, a shared meal and teaching by Pastor Brian Katauskas. Child care is available.

ATTENTION EIGHTH-GRADERS!

I3 Open House

Wednesday, May 4, 6:15 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink.

Current eighth-graders and their parents are invited to come experience I3, our high school ministry. There will be opportunities to interact with students, volunteers and our Student Ministries staff. Come experience all we have to offer soon-to-be high school students.

Jeremy Penn at jeremy.penn@northlandchurch.net

Children’s Ministries northlandchurch.net/children Children’s Church

Volunteer of the Month:

• 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

Gary Beckman has been an amazing asset to the grade school team since he joined it last year.

A gifted teacher throughout the week, he is so passionate about teaching and encouraging children that he spends his weekends teaching at Northland. Thank you for all you do, Gary. We are so happy to have you on the team!

Cooperative School

Why did you draw that?

Debbie Blahnik, Director of Children’s Ministries, at 407949-7162 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.

A weekday cooperative learning environment The Cooperative School at Northland is enrolling children who will reach the age of 2, 3 or 4 by September 1 into the weekday 2-, 3- or 4-yearold classes, respectively, for the 2016-17 school year. As classes fill up, children will be placed on a waiting list.

Registration fees are collected to ensure your spot.

Pam Anderson at 407-949-7179 or pam.anderson@northlandchurch.net

Gary Beckman

We were learning about the wedding where the people ran out of wine and Jesus turned water into wine. We learned that this was the first of Jesus’ miracles.

What’s Coming Up! JumpStart!

Saturday, May 21, off-site potluck. We’ll play games, enjoy a meal together and have discussion time. You won’t want to miss out, so mark your calendar.

Lindsay Johnson at lindsay.johnson@northlandchurch.net

Middle School Induction Ceremony

Saturday, June 4, 6:45 p.m., sanctuary. Graduating fifthgraders are invited to attend the 5 p.m. Children’s Church service that day, followed by the fifth-grade induction ceremony. To register your child for the ceremony, go to https://5thgrade-ceremony2016.eventbrite.com.

Debbie Blahnik at 407-949-7162 or debbie.blahnik@ northlandchurch.net

1st-Grade Orientation

Sunday, June 5, 3 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing.

Do you have a kindergartner moving up? It’s time for our kindergartners to leave the Early Childhood Ministry and move to the Grade School Ministry. To help with this transition, come to the first-grade orientation for parents and children. You and your child will get a tour of the classrooms and worship room, and meet the first-grade teachers and leaders. You also will get an overview of what your child can expect at Children’s Church, followed by a time for questions and answers.

Michelle Filippelli at 407-937-1770 or michelle.filippelli@ northlandchurch.net

Promotion Weekend

The weekend of June 11 through 13, all services.

All children age 2 and up will be promoted to the next age/ grade level this weekend.

Debbie Blahnik at debbie. blahnik@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7162

Serve Globally somedayistoday.net

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Them for Us, Here

How The Tipping Point is influencing Uganda, and how Uganda is influencing us

BY OLIVIA B., GLOBAL MISSIONS DEPARTMENT

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he Tipping Point is in Uganda, evident in both the most populated cities and the most remote villages.

On a recent trip to the country, Northlanders saw how the church is expanding rapidly and beginning to grow deep in spiritual maturity, thanks to The Tipping Point, a work that began years ago and continues to flourish as Northland and Ugandan churches partner to learn from one another and grow in understanding of God’s Kingdom.

Three and a half years ago, Northland began a relationship with a network of Ugandan pastors who are impacting their country in a critical way. The relationship started with Pastor Robert Nabulere, a “catalytic” and “humble” leader, as described by those who know him. In 2011, he attended a Northland distributed church training event at a church-planting conference. The timing of this event was divine, as Pastor Robert had a vision to plant 500 churches in Uganda but was facing an obstacle that the distributed church vision helped address.

Culture and colonialism have influenced Ugandan Christians — up until now — to strive toward building “elephant churches,” a term used to describe institutionalized churches. Large buildings, high structures and a heavy emphasis on ritual often make the establishment of new churches a laborious and expensive endeavor. This reality hit Pastor Robert early on in his church-planting efforts. As he did the math, he realized that the time and money that would be required to plant 500 elephant churches simply did not exist. Thus, the distributed church philosophy was a revolutionary concept as Pastor Robert realized that church in forms of small groups of community could impact his country in a way traditional churches weren’t.

In the following years, Northland worked closely with Pastor Robert and networks of pastors and leaders throughout Uganda, conducting a series of trainings on church planting and leadership development that led to the establishment of thousands of new churches. Currently, an estimated 4,179 churches have been planted by or adopted into Northland’s 13 partner networks that span the north, west, east and central parts of Uganda.

During an April trip to the country, Northland staff members spent several days offering more in-depth training to 16 network leaders. However, over 80 pastors and leaders invest in each congregation at some level, at the very least mentoring and empowering other leaders in each church.

A powerful depiction of mentorship and leadership development is seen in four generations of discipleship, starting with Pastor Robert, who discipled Pastor Michael.

He, in turn, mentored Pastor Baker, who is now discipling Francis, a Bible study leader in his church. As pastors like these disciple and raise up other leaders, church expansion inevitably takes place.

Many of the network pastors have come to embrace this vision of raising up leaders and encouraging church expansion. In contrast to the large and sometimes stagnant elephant churches, what these Ugandan pastors call “rabbit

churches” are being born throughout the various regions.

What characterizes a rabbit church? Christians begin to see church as people and not as a building. Smaller congregations that meet in sometimes makeshift locations are seen as vibrant, healthy, legitimate communities of worship. This shift in ideology is monumental among Ugandan churches.

Pastor Robert’s mentee, Pastor Michael Lwamunhu, is a prime example of a leader who has embraced this vision.

Three years ago, he attended one of Northland’s training events. Afterward, he began to plant rabbit churches, and has been part of the formation of 163 new churches. He began his strategy by visiting boarding schools and discipling the students, who then formed churches in their own contexts. Last year, he helped start a church in one community that began with 10 members meeting in a woman’s home. Now, over 60 members actively engage in and support their body. Together they purchased a plot of land for $500 to build tents on as a place of worship. During Northland’s most recent visit, team members were honored to be part of the church’s first baptism service.

Another pastor, Ibrahim Lubega, was also deeply affected by the distributed church philosophy. When he attended his first training session, he was pastoring a church in a village in the eastern region of Uganda. Upon returning to his congregation, he worked to raise up new leaders, as he felt called to start a church in the city of Luweero. From its conception, the church in Luweero was on mission to multiply. Members were encouraged to see themselves as the church, which, in turn, fostered

an environment of selfless giving and community living.

Together, they support community projects and a local orphanage, taking the church beyond their weekly gathering.

Despite the bounding strides that this network of Ugandan churches has made in the last several years, Christians face challenges. As they plant rabbit churches, leaders are aware of the common problem among African churches, that churches grow rapidly but do not grow in spiritual maturity. Discipleship and Scripture training from Northland are helping equip Ugandan leaders to deepen spiritual growth among their congregations. This is vital not only for the development of healthy church bodies, but also for the impact that sound scriptural understanding can have on outside communities. Muslim communities are growing in influence on Ugandan economics and society, and Christians must wrestle with standing firm in their faith while reaching their neighbors with the gospel.

As Northland and Ugandan partners continue to journey together, a mutual exchange of wisdom and knowledge takes place. Northland continues to bring The Tipping Point to Uganda, while the Ugandan church helps shape our understanding of the global Kingdom.

Upon returning from their recent trip to Uganda, Northland staff members Marc McMurrin and Gus Davies shared their thoughts on how the Ugandan church can help shape Northland. “They have so much to teach us about evangelism,” says Marc, “as they have no fear of telling people about Jesus.” Gus adds, “This partnership is not all dependent on ‘us for them, there’; it is also them for us, here.”

A rapidly growing church purchased a plot of land on which to gather and worship under tents. Over 60 gather weekly.

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Serving to Empower northlandchurch.net/serve

JuST Faith Summit F rom April 20 to 22, we hosted over 400 guests from 34 states at the inaugural JuST Faith Summit. Dr. Joel C. Hunter and U.S. Rep. Linda Smith guided us through discussions on prevention, restoration and justice. We were challenged and inspired by survivors, prosecutors, pastors, psychologists and counselors. We learned more about the devastating effects of pornography and how this fuels the human trafficking industry. Also, Michael W. Smith led us in a time of worship.

At the end of the summit, attendees were equipped with a Faith in Action kit, which includes specific resources to lead youths, women, men and leaders through steps of awareness, prayer and prevention.

We thank the large number of volunteers who were involved in creating an incredible welcoming and supportive atmosphere.

Pray for the continual involvement and commitment of all who participated. We pray that Luke 4:18 may be fulfilled, when Jesus said He came to “proclaim freedom for the prisoners” and “set the oppressed free” (NIV).

Bawili Family Update

Human Trafficking Victims and Survivors Are you, or is someone you know, a victim or survivor of human trafficking? To contact a 121Hope advocate, go to northlandchurch.net/121hope or call 407-949-7200.

To seek immediate help, call the National Human Trafficking Resource Center’s confidential hotline at 888373-7888.

Report Information If you have information about a missing child or suspected child sexual exploitation, report it by calling the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 800-8435678 or visiting the cyber tipline at cybertipline.com.

Struggling With Sexual Addiction?

Are you, or is someone you know, struggling with sexual addiction? To seek help, go to northlandchurch.net/recovery, or contact Dr. Kevin Urichko at 407-949-7166 or kevin.urichko@ northlandchurch.net.

This month: • Bawili (dad), Mwibe, Noela and Ilangi will start attending ESOL classes four days a week during the summer term at Seminole State College.

• The seven Bawili kids will start home-schooling at Northland.

More Info Want to learn more about human trafficking prevention, restoration and survivor support? Go to northlandchurch. net/121hope.

We have had a great outpouring of donations and volunteers who have continued to work with the family. In the next month, we will need volunteers with experience in teaching to join our team in home-schooling the kids.

Opportunities exist for those who have minimal time to offer as well as for those who have more time. If interested, contact Angela Davies at angela.davies@northlandchurch. net.

LifeHope Childcare’s 2nd Cozy Cottage Opens I

n just four months, the first “cozy cottage” has been filled to capacity! These 14 enrolled babies, ranging in age from 9 weeks to 21 months, spend their days learning about the world around them through sensory activities, art and outdoor time. Because of this growth, the second LifeHope Childcare cottage is set to open in May! Please keep these beautiful babies and their families in your prayers.

LifeHope Childcare Center accepts babies from 6 weeks to 18 months, but cares for them until their second birthday. In exchange for childcare, the mothers in this program agree to meet with an advocate weekly, attend parenting classes, worship weekly, and pursue educational, professional and spiritual goals. If you are, or know of, an intrinsically motivated single mom of an infant, and need more information about the criteria for this

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he Bawili family has been here for a little over a month, and so much has happened! With all the family members’ doctor’s appointments and cultural orientations, it’s been amazing to see how well they have adapted to our culture. So far, the family has many accomplishments: • Last month the family was able to move into its permanent home, right in our community. This has made it easier for them to access the church and other area services.

• The family has been diligently working on its new yard, preparing to set up a garden.

• Bawili (dad), Mwibe and Noela have completed their first English class at Catholic Charities.

• They also were able to get their Social Security cards and Florida IDs.

program or want to apply, visit lifehopechildcare.com.

If you wish to serve in this ministry, volunteer opportunities are available. Do you have a love for babies?

Sign up to be a baby rocker! Once your background check and volunteer paperwork are complete, you’ll receive an email with dates and time slots from which to choose. Do you have an hour to spare each week to work with our single moms? Volunteer advocates are needed! Training will be provided to equip you to mentor a single mother and help her reach her goals. For more info about volunteering, contact Melissa Rivera at 407-949-4017 or melissa. rivera@northlandchurch.net.

Applications are still being accepted for part-time positions as well as for a lead teacher role in the new cottage. Positions are available from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The lead teacher must have childcare experience, with preference given to those who have the DCF 40 hours certificate. To apply, visit lifehopechildcare.com.

CARE Center Quarterly Rally

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ark your calendar for our next CARE Center Rally, Thursday, June 2! This will be our next combined gathering of all CARE Center ministries. It will be a time for leaders and volunteers to share how God has been working, and to continue to make connections among the ministries.

CARE Center ministries consist of the Prison and Jail, 121Hope, LifeHope, LifeHope Childcare, Adoption and Foster Care, Disaster Response, Homeless Initiative, Local Outreach and Resource Point ministries.

Even if you haven’t been able to serve yet or just want to learn where you can serve, this is a great time to jump in … and bring a friend! The rally is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in The Rink and will be in place of the regularly scheduled monthly meetings for June. For more information, contact Matt Shiles at 407-937-1768 or matt.shiles@northlandchurch.net.

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‘Game Night Is Growing!’

Our resident game master, James Li, talks Game Night.

BY REBECCA LANG, DIRECTOR OF MOBILIZATION

Rebecca: James, Game Night is growing! Please share all the excitement!

James: Game Night is a fun event every Thursday for the whole family and includes sports, board games and video games.

Rebecca: Wow! Lots to choose from! What kind of sports, board games and video games can you play at Game Night?

James: We play all kinds of sports, such as soccer, martial arts, floor hockey and dodgeball. I enjoy kickball the best because I love to play it with my kids. As for board games, there are quite a few to choose from, including The Settlers of Catan, Codenames, 7 Wonders, …, but my favorite is Irk! As far as video games, there are too many to list, but the most popular is probably Super Smash Bros. on the Wii U. Rebecca: That’s amazing! Many of those games I recognize, but what’s Irk!?

James: Irk! is this really cool board game that is easy to learn and fun to play. Storyville Games distributes it, and the proceeds go toward fighting human trafficking. The game is essentially like Sorry or Trouble, where you move your four pieces (in this case, marbles) around a beautiful wood board to get “home.” But the major difference is instead of winning on your own, you team up with another person, so it’s not only fun, but a great opportunity to connect with other people.

Rebecca: That does sound like fun! Is there food available?

James: We have teamed up with Access Ministry, and they prepare an inexpensive meal that might include a main dish such as pizza or a hot dog, chips and a drink.

GAME NIGHT Who: Families What: Game Night — sports, board games, video games When: Thursdays, 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Where: Northland’s Longwood site — The Rink, the soccer field and The Hub Why: To connect and have fun!

How: Just show up and bring a couple of bucks for sloppy joes.

Contact: GameNight@northlandchurch.net

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Ways to RESPOND calendar.northlandchurch.net Baptism Adult Baptisms Sunday, May 15, 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). To sign up, visit calendar. northlandchurch.net.

Sharon Ferreira at 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@ northlandchurch.net Child Baptisms Northland recommends the Young Disciples course for grade school-aged children prior to baptism, but it is not mandatory.

Debbie Blahnik at debbie.blahnik@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7162 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 ADULTS Bible Boot Camp Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 pm, rooms 11151117. Originally for men only, the 2016 Bible Boot Camp is a co-ed, 40-week overview of the entire Bible that will help Christian men and women explore the main themes, people, places, and events in the redemptive Living Word of God in order to understand who God is and what he has done throughout the history of his creation.

John Small at smalljhsd@embarqmail.com or (352) 8755254.

Community Life – 1 and 2 Peter Sundays, 9 to 10:30 a.m., rooms 421315. Community Life class is focused on studying God’s Word and building stronger relationships by prayer, encouragement, outreach and service together.

Jim Patrick at jpatrick77.j@gmail.com or 321-356-5944, or Linda Patrick at gingerlkp@gmail.com or 321-439-3148 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.

Foundations: New Believers (Men and women) Sundays starting May 1, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 4213. Do you want to be confident and empowered while growing 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. Plus, it’s such a nice way to get to know other women from Northland! You will be more excited, be confident, and have clear steps to grow in your walk with Christ in an atmosphere of grace, growth and acceptance.

Kari Maggard at karimaggard@gmail.com or 407592-3001

New Testament Survey: 27 Documents About Jesus Sundays, 10:45 a.m. to noon, rooms 4206-07. The New Testament is a collection of 27 documents that talk about Jesus: who He is, and what He said and did, and why knowing that is so important. In this yearlong adventure, we’ll talk about why each of these writings was selected to be in the New Testament and why others were left out. Each book has its own author, theme, historical environment and purpose, and combined, the books provide one of history’s most rewarding, diverse and fascinating texts. Learn, make new friends, and deepen relationships with old friends.

Wayne Lukens at wlukens@cfl.rr.com or 407-365-4735 Study on Romans Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 5510.

Veterans for Christ is sponsoring a study on Romans that is perfect for Northlanders who want to expand their knowledge of this important book. The Veterans Group invites all who are interested to sign up and join in fellowship and study.

Benjamin Mixon at rmixon75@gmail.com or 808-343-4391 Transformers — Young married couples (mid-20s to -50s) 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 Pauline Hale at pauline.hale@ northlandchurch.net.

Dave and Sandi McLaughlin at davidkmclaughlin@yahoo.com or sandimclaughlin@yahoo.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.

Mike Long at 407-625-3015 or mlong@brewerlong. com Authentic Manhood – A Man and His Work Saturdays, 9 to 10:30 a.m., room 4209. In these six sessions, explore and learn what God’s plan is for the work we do as men.

Tom Horvath at tom@tomhorvath.com or 407-557-8903 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

WOMEN Foundations: New Believers (Women) Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., room 4216. Do you want to be confident and empowered while growing 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. Plus, it’s such a nice way to get to know other women

from Northland! You will be more excited, be confident, and have clear steps to grow in your walk with Christ in an atmosphere of grace, growth and acceptance.

Kari Maggard at karimaggard@gmail.com or 407592-3001 Foundations 2 Bible Study (Women) Mondays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., rooms 4209-10. Would you like to have more of an impact for Christ where you live and work?

Would you like to live out your Christian walk moment by moment and grow deeper in your relationship with Christ? We will study the Bible and receive training with other women from Northland. Let’s discover together how our lives can count for His Kingdom! For child care, contact Pauline Hale at pauline.hale@northlandchurch.net Kari Maggard at Karimaggard@gmail. com or 407-592-3001 “Horizontal Jesus” Study by Dr. Tony Evans Mondays starting June 6, 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., The Rink. Do you want to increase your awareness of God’s love for you every day? Do you want to sense His encouragement and comfort like never before? Dr. Tony Evans reveals that as you give these things away to others, you will personally experience them with God in a new way. He demonstrates how you can become a horizontal Jesus — a channel of God’s blessings to everyone around you.

Cherrie Rowe at biblestudy777@cfl.rr.com

Classes & Training ADULTS Belong/Membership Opportunities • One-day seminar: Saturday, May 7, 9 a.m. to noon. Hear Dr. Joel C. Hunter and other senior leaders describe what it means to belong to Christ and to Northland. For child care, contact Pauline Hale at pauline. hale@northlandchurch.netRegister at calendar.northlandchurch.net or email to: belong@northlandchurch.net.

Barbara Gritter at 407-937-0557 or barbara.gritter@ northlandchurch.net

MEN Man in the Mirror Men’s Group: “Spiritual Leadership” Tuesdays, 6:45 to 8 a.m., room 1118.

Leadership. Everyone experiences it, or the lack of it, in daily life. Whether they are leaders in the business world or the church, for those called to lead, “Spiritual Leadership: Moving People on to God’s Agenda,” by Henry T. Blackaby and Richard Blackaby, is a guide to understand God’s design for spiritual leaders.

Bob Shoemaker at bshoemaker@ compass1.org or 407-599-3132 Men’s Life in Community Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., room 4128. Most of us live in a shadow of what God intended for us. Life in Community calls us into the light. Reclaiming Scripture’s stunning vision of gospel-centered community, it inspires us to live in love unbounded. Held during the Women’s Community Bible study, this is an opportunity for men to study and work out the scriptural implications for life.

JT Almon II at jalmon18@cfl.rr.com or 321-277-4505

CHILDREN Young Disciples Step 1 Sundays, June 26 through July 31 (no class July 3), 3 to 4:30 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. Is your child ready to be baptized? Young Disciples Step 1 guides children in navigating the foundational teachings of Jesus and the apostles in a child-friendly environment. It is designed to help children in grades two through five understand more about salvation, baptism and other tenets of the faith. This study concludes with the celebration of baptism August 7 at 2 p.m. in the Children’s Worship Wing. A parent or adult must attend classes with the child. The one-time fee to participate is $5 per child, which can be paid at the first class.

Debbie Blahnik at debbie.blahnik@northlandchurch.net Young Disciples Step 2 Sundays, June 26 through July 31 (no class July 3), 3 to 4:30 p.m., rooms 510809, Children’s Worship Wing. Is your child ready to take First Communion? Young Disciples Step 2 teaches children in grades two through five what it means to live as disciples of Christ. Children, alongside their parent or mentor, will explore the seven ways we respond to God for the benefit of others: by worshiping, reading the Bible, sharing our story, being in community, praying, serving and living generously. The study concludes with the celebration of Communion on August 7 at 3 p.m. in the Children’s Worship Wing. A parent or adult must attend classes with the child. The one-time fee to participate is $5 per child, which can be paid at the first class.

Debbie Blahnik at debbie.blahnik@northlandchurch.net

Life Labs

northlandchurch.net/lifelabs Life Labs are one-session workshops where we learn and dialogue together on ideas that help us become more mature disciples of Jesus Christ. We invite you to try out many different Life Labs! For a complete list and lab descriptions, visit northlandchurch.net/lifelabs.

God’s Kitchen – Intuitive Eating Thursday, May 5, 7 to 8:30 p.m., rooms 4206-07 Life Lab leaders: Natalie Macke The Five Love Languages of Cooking and Amore Thursday, May 5, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., rooms 4209-10 Life Lab leaders: Isabella Morgia diVicari The Circle of (Christian) Life Thursday, May 12, 7 p.m., room 4204 Life Lab leader: Rick Carmona Prayer Life Sunday, May 15, 9 to 10:30 a.m., rooms 4206-07 Sunday, May 22, 9 to 10:30 a.m., rooms 4206-07 Life Lab leader: Rhonda Mixon Trust-Based Relational Intervention: Brain Development and Behavior Change Saturday, May 21, 9 to 11 a.m., room 4213-15 Thursday, May 26, 6:30 to 8 p.m., rooms 5106-07 Life Lab leader: Jamila Millette

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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.

Frank at 407-599-9770 or Carol at 407-617-0449 or Doug 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 John Williams 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. Child care available.

Dixie at LongwoodCOSA@aol.com or 407-312-3494, or cosa-recovery.org Divorce Recovery Tuesdays; call for time and location.

New session starts May 3. 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 ($5) and orientation are required before attending this 15-week group. The workbook is $22. Child care will be provided.

Donna Delzingaro at donnadd@cfl.rr.com or 407-937-1749 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 Life’s Healing Choices Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., rooms 4216 and 5103. Life’s Healing Choices offers freedom from our hurts, hang-ups and habits through eight healing choices that promise true happiness and life transformation.

You’ll find real answers, real hope and a real future – one healing choice at a time.

The cost: $14.99 for the book, available in the Northland Bookstore.

Laurie Jean Harrington at lauriejean2@bellsouth.net or 407-927-4393 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 Pauline Hale at pauline.hale@ northlandchurch.net Skye Engel at 407834-3158 PeaceSeekers This ministry takes the biblical approach to handling all levels and types of conflict. From classes in PeaceMaker to conflict coaching and mediation, this ministry makes a difference in all relationships.

Nita Zelenak at nita_zelenak@ntm.org (regarding class), or Rich Arndt at volvoom@gmail.com (regarding mediation and conflict coaching) 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 dbt197@gmail.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 Tuesdays; call for time and location.

New session starts May 3. This support group, under the leadership of the Divorce Recovery ministry, is for those individuals who are separated and have filed the papers for divorce. 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 ($5) and orientation are required before attending this 15-week series. The workbook is $22. Child care will be provided. (?) Donna Delzingaro at donnadd@cfl.rr.com or 407-937-1749

MEN Faithful and True Mondays, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall. Join a fellowship of men pursuing sexual integrity. Workbook cost: $19.95 at Northland’s bookstore.

Bryan at 816206-4167, Jim at 407-701-7796, or Kevin Urichko at 407-949-7166 or kevin.urichko@ northlandchurch.net SAA for Men Mondays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., room 1115, Student Ministries and Care Center and Thursdays, 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 dbt197@gmail.com or 407-687-5390, or saarecovery.org

WOMEN BCAUSE—Breast Cancer Survival Any woman touched by breast cancer desiring prayer, fellowship, information and/or encouragement, contact Susan Diener-Blando at 407-488-5941 or susandb@yahoo.com.

Women’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

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS Adoption/Foster Care Ministry Third Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Are you interested or experienced in adoption or foster care? This group provides information, community and enrichment. Child care is available; contact Pauline Hale at pauline.hale@northlandchurch. net Dale.Cowart at dale.cowart@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7165 Anti-Human Trafficking Ministry Meeting Second Thursday of each month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall. If you have a passion for anti-trafficking, join other Northland members to take action through specific roles needed to end trafficking in our community.

Abi Mills at abi.mills@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0547 Arabic Distributed Church Sundays, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., the Rink.

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

Co-ed Flag Football Saturdays, 9:30 a.m., Sunnytown Park, Casselberry. Join us for adult coed flag football for 6 on 6 with halftime devotionals.

No skills required. Just looking for fun and fellowship.

Dan Brown at 269-599-6537 or Chris Curran at 407-687-6537 or tbbuc40@ netzero.com The Gathering (Young Adults Ministry) Third Thursday every month, 7 p.m., The Rink. A gathering of young adults (whether or not students, married or professionals) who desire to be in community with one another.

There will be worship and discussion, and they will discover ways to be the church together. youngadults@northlandchurch.net 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. Each month they have a different speaker and golf format. The cost is reasonable and includes golf, a cart, range balls, tax and prizes. and reservations: Parks Reinhardt at 407-335-4223 or linksfellowship@cfl.rr.com Great Start … Pathways to Success First Thursday of each month, 5:45 p.m., Fellowship Hall. This program is designed to reach out to parents of newborn babies in Seminole County. Great Start promotes parent education and helps parents build their capacity to develop essential early literacy skills in their children.

Great Start at 407320-3945 or GreatStart@scps.us Hispanic Gathering Sundays, 12:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall.

“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!” Psalm 133:1. Join them for a joyful time of worship and going deeper in studying God’s word in Spanish.

Leonardo Mateus at leonardo. mateus@northlandchurch.net or 407-459-3650 Reunión Dominical Hispana Domingos Domingos, 12:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall.

“Mirad cuan Bueno y cuan delicioso es habitar los hermanos juntos en armonía!” Sal.133:1. Únete a ellos para un hermoso tiempo de alabanza y adoración profundizando en el estudio de la palabra de Dios en español.

Leonardo Mateus a leonardo.mateus@northlandchurch.net or 407-459-3650.

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 Pauline Hale at pauline. hale@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 Life in Community Sundays, 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., rooms 4209-10. Most of us live in a shadow of what God intended for us. Life in Community calls us into the light. Reclaiming Scripture’s stunning vision of gospel-centered community, it inspires us to live in love unbounded and awesome relationships.

Jeremy Jobson at jeremy.jobson@ northlandchurch.net

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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. 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.

Stephanie Ball at stephanieball1@yahoo.com and Lindsey Coburn at lcoburn@stetson.edu 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 407-470-3431 or alwaysgone_us@yahoo.com, Sue Steward at 407-314-5817, or meetup. com/OACS08 Tennis Saturdays, 8 a.m., Red Bug Lake Park.

Jeff Rossmeissl at 407-489-6096

Serve at Northland For additional ways to serve at Northland, visit northlandchurch.net/ volunteer.

Children’s Ministries There are plenty of ways to serve in Children’s Ministries. Whether it is through preparing the weekly take-home resources, teaching or helping in a classroom on the weekends, or manning the children’s library during the week, volunteers make a difference.

Debbie Blahnik at debbie.blahnik@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7162 Communion Servers Communion servers are needed the first weekend of each month. Training provided.

Karen Hays at communion@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0575 Info Desk Hosts Needed Answer questions and direct newcomers before and after the worship services. Five service choices each weekend. Stop by the Info Kiosk (with the big question mark) and find out how you can get started or contact Terry Wenner at tbardwen@aol.com.

Special Needs Children and Teens Sundays, assist during the 11 a.m. worship service.

Heather Subbert at 407-9371828 or heather.subbert@northlandchurch.net

Thursday Evening Prayer Meeting Thursdays, 6 to 7 p.m., room 4128. You are invited to join us for the intercessory prayer time. We intercede for the weekly prayer requests submitted online. We also pray for the elders, pastors, staff, congregations and communities. We pray for the distributed churches, local and global partners, missionaries, ministries and much more.

Gus Davies at gus.davies@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4008

Ushers and Greeters Greet and seat those attending worship services. No experience necessary.

Ivan Portillo at ivan.portillo@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4000

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.

Ivan Portillo at ivan.portillo@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.

Ivan Portillo at ivan. portillo@northlandchurch.net

Welcome Team Believers are needed to make phone calls, welcoming first-time visitors and connecting with interested attendees regarding various ministry projects. Training provided, flexible hours.

Brian King at brian.king@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0567

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

Weekday Welcome Desk Weekday volunteers are needed to answer phones and greet visitors. Flexible hours.

Ivan Portillo at ivan.portillo@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4000

Serve With Northland Blood Drive Sunday, May 1, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Northland at Longwood. In April, many people donated blood, and as a result 96 lives were saved. To reduce your waiting time, you may schedule a time slot at www. floridasbloodcenters.org.

Ruth Sapp at ruth. sapp@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4039 Celebrate Recovery – Inside Co-facilitate weekly classes in the Seminole County jail. A workbook, a DVD and materials are available. Must have one or more years of recovery. Minimum commitment: twice a month.

Dale Cowart at dale.cowart@ northlandchurch.net

Child Evangelism Fellowship of Central Florida Needs Volunteers Serve in Good News Clubs in public elementary schools after school. They provide orientation and training.

Jeneba Davies at 407-435-4673 or jenesthe1@ bellsouth.net Christians in Public Education CIPE inspires Christians to embrace their God-ordained role as missionaries in public education, whether as teachers, custodians, bus drivers, cafeteria workers or administrators, helping them to recognize how their walk as Christians impacts everyone around them.

Nan Parker at 352-602-9200 or nancparker@gmail.com, Gracia Miller at 407-415-1461 or millergracia@gmail.com, christiansinpubliceducation.org or ceai.org 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.

This is a twice-a-month commitment.

Dale Cowart at dale.cowart@northlandchurch.net 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 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 selfsufficient.

Dale Cowart at dale.cowart@ Northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7165 Harvest Time International needs volunteers. This mission ministry needs volunteers to check in clients; help with office work, fundraising and social media; stock shelves; and sort relief products Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The ministry also accepts community service volunteers. Learn more at harvesttime.org.

407-878-5526 or volunteer@harvesttime.org Hospice of the Comforter Volunteers provide patient and family support, as well as crucial administrative assistance, community outreach, fundraising and help with special projects. Free training is provided.

Volunteer Services Department at 407-379-2254, or hospiceofthecomforter. org/volunteers Host Families Needed for Interns We are in need of 15 families to host our True North Academy college interns June 5 through August 2. Families that are interested must fill out the form at northlandchurch. wufoo.com/forms/summer-intern-hostfamilies.

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.

David Keys at nlmentoring@gmail.com Mentors and Classroom Assistants 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 and more.

Ann Clark at ann@clarkmail.us or 407-8087892 Reading/Tutoring Ministry Wednesdays, 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Goldsboro Elementary Magnet School, Sanford. Adults through seniors, especially retirees, read as Nanas and Papas to kindergarteners and/or tutor first- or second-graders in reading or math for one, two or three hours. Tutoring may be done on alternate days.

Rebekah Richey at handr527@aol.com or 407-252-7009 Summer Mission Trip to Japan (for college students) Mission to Japan, a Northland-supported ministry, is planning a three-week mission trip to Japan for college students (ages 18 to 22) from May 5 to 25, 2016.

Warren Griffith at 407-243-8867 or info@MissionToJapan.org

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

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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 Bibles are needed for the Downtown Homeless Ministry. Donate new or used Bibles at the Northland Bookstore.

Dave Mullen at dmull77@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

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, 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 or christianhelp.org 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.

Diane Klebanow at 407-665-5386 or GALSeminoleInfo@ seminolecountyfl.gov 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. New study of Matthew starting in September. Children’s program is available.

On-going registration.

Paula Porter at 407-325-3154 or communitybiblestudy.org Harvest Time International Needs Volunteers Volunteers are needed to check in clients, do office work, stock shelves and sort relief products Mondays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. They also accept community service volunteers.

407-878-5526 or volunteer@harvesttime.org Interfaith Opportunities • Interfaith Series: A Comparative Study of Different Faiths Monday, May 9, 3 p.m., Lake of the Woods Clubhouse, 300 Carolwood Point, Fern Park. Join Bassem Chaaban of the Center for Peace at the Islamic Society of Central

Florida for a presentation on Islam. Open to the public, this hourlong presentation is part of a monthly interfaith series providing a comparative study of different faiths. For more information, call 321-228-4599.

• “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 Muhammad Musri – discuss topics from the perspective of the different religions they represent. May topics: May 3 — “Faith and Politics,” religious leaders discuss the current political climate; May 10 — “Faith and Women Leaders,” three generations discuss leadership roles — past, present and future; May 17 — “Faith and Anger,” part 1 in a three-part series on anger, fear and hope; May 24 — “Faith and Fear,” part 2 in that series; and May 31 — “Faith and Hope,” part 3 in that series.

• Interfaith Discussion Wednesday, May 11, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Adventist University of Health Sciences, Florida Hospital, 671 Winyah Drive, Orlando. Topic: What does your faith tradition teach about end of life? Are you morally and spiritually obligated to submit to every medical procedure possible to preserve life at all costs? Is it acceptable to refuse treatment, knowing it will hasten the inevitable? Is it acceptable to take steps designed to accelerate one’s demise? What about doctor-assisted suicide? Join the discussion, sponsored by the Interfaith Council of Central Florida. 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 407-415-8528 or Robert.

Ray@nrmafla.com Meals on Wheels, Etc. Meals on Wheels, Etc. provides homedelivered meals, transportation services and other services to vulnerable seniors in Seminole County.

Marci Carter at 407333-8877, ext.103, or mcarter@mealsetc.org.

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, IHOP Restaurant, 1345 Lee Road, Orlando; Thursdays, Perkins, University & Forsyth, Winter Park.

A worldwide men’s ministry for 85 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; Pat Leupold at 407-5386026 or huskerball1956@gmail.com.

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

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 Award Offered

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he 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 2016 award.

Completed applications must be received by Friday, May 27, for consideration. Recipients will be notified by Friday, June 24.

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)

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CONTACT INFO

WHOM DO I CONTACT IF:

530 Dog Track Road, Longwood, FL 32750 www.northlandchurch.net | hello@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?

Chris Nielsen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 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 FaithBased 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.

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.

DISTRIBUTED HUBS LAKE COUNTY Northland, A Church Distributed: Lake County Service time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 10 a.m.

2828 S. Bay St., Eustis In Lake Hills Plaza behind RaceTrac Facebook.com . . . . www.facebook.com/northlandlakecounty Twitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . twitter.com/northlandlc General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 Jeremy Bell, Site Pastor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7184 or jeremy.bell@northlandchurch.net OVIEDO Reformed Theological Seminary Service times. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 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 Dr. Dan Lacich, Site Pastor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1815 or dan.lacich@northlandchurch.net

ACCESS MINISTRIES We have programs and services for individuals with disabilities. Find out more at northlandchurch.net/access Heather Subbert at heather.subbert@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1828

I am interested in a Care Ministry?

Barbara Olsen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7183 or barbara.olsen@northlandchurch.net I want to become a member?

Barbara Gritter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0557 or barbara.gritter@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?

Jenna Blankespoor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7194 or jenna.blankespoor@northlandchurch.net I need information about Children’s Ministries?

Debbie Blahnik. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .407-949-7162 or debbie.blahnik@northlandchurch.net I am interested in Short-term Mission Trips?

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 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.

Leonardo Mateus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1824 or leonardo.mateus@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 information on 121Hope Anti-Trafficking Ministry?

Abi Mills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0547 or abi.mills@northlandchurch.net