Worship Guide-Respond 20

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED

MAY 14-16, 2011

what’s current

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

Gear Up for Summer Groups!

BE IN COMMUNITY

Groups are forming now. Continue, join or start a group.

Get resources, support and suggestions at: community.northlandchurch.net Info also on page 3 in Respond.

For Parents and Children

FIRST-GRADE ORIENTATION

Tour the Children’s Worship Wing at Longwood, meet teachers and help your kindergartners transistion to the grade school ministry.

Sunday, May 22, 4 p.m..

Info on page 6 in Respond or at northlandchurch.net/calendar/details/ first_grade_orientation/

For Parents With Teens

STICKY FAITH

For you or someone you know ...

All of the resources listed below are suggestions. Utilizing the services of a mental health professional is generally the best option for treating addictions.

NORTHLAND RESOURCES FOR GAMBLING ADDICTIONS: • Celebrate Recovery Fridays, 7 to 9 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing, Northland at Longwood.

Gain freedom from life’s hurts, habits and hang-ups with this group over weekly dinner, worship and share groups. Child care is available.

Laurie Jean Harrington at lauriejean2@bellsouth.net

• His Way Thursdays, 7 p.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center, Northland at Longwood. A Christ-centered, 12-step program dealing with issues related to such things as alcohol, drugs, relationships, food, sexual addictions, codependency and issues affecting adult children of addiction. Child care is available.

Frank Turner at 407-599-9770 or hiswaycf.com

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: • Gamblers Anonymous international directory

[ ] Mount Dora

[ ] Oviedo

gamblersanonymous.org/mtgdirFL.html

• Celebrate Recovery celebraterecovery.com.au

• National Association for Christian Recovery • Block access to online gambling gamblock.com

children’s ministries

northlandchurch.net/ministries/category/children/

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

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

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

middle school ministry ON THE CALENDAR

Saturday, June 4, 7 p.m.

northlandchurch.net/middleschool

Dr. Kara Powell will teach you how to help your teen stick with their faith.

Free seminar!

Info on page 6 in Respond or at northlandchurch.net/calendar/details/ karapowell/

New to Northland?

Welcome!

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

Name(s)_________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

E-mail___________________________________________________________________ Address_________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

Phone___________________________________________________________________ Which site are you attending? [ ] Longwood

[ ] Other_ ______________________________________________________________

nacronline.com [ ] I would like to receive more information about Northland.

5/14-16/2011

Prepare for Next Week’s Worship:

worship.northlandchurch.net

• T-n-T begins June 14 on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1 to 5 p.m., The Rink, SMCC.

LONGWOOD WEEKLY HAPPENINGS • LUGRox (Living Under Grace Rocks!) Youth Group Saturdays through May 21, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, SMCC. • Firm Foundations Class Sundays, 10:45 a.m. to noon, fellowship hall, SMCC. • A BS (Area Bible Studies) Date, time and costs vary by location.

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

Tithes & Offerings Electronic giving is available at the kiosks located in the lobby or online at generous.northlandchurch.net.

Offering envelopes are at all giving boxes. Contact Twila Roberts at 407-949-4000 with questions.

Financial Report — May 3 to 9, 2011 This Week This Year Need. . . . . . . . . 250,505 Need. . . . . . . . . 4,759,595 Received. . . . . . 219,465 Received . . . . . . 4,715,510 Difference. . . . . (31,040) Difference. . . . . . (44,085)

Attendance May 7 to 9, 2011 Northland at Longwood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,164 Northland at Oviedo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 Northland at Mount Dora. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 Online Live (1,166 sites). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,085 Archived (online). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 678 Total (1,170 sites). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,488

OVIEDO WEEKLY HAPPENINGS • Axis MS Evolve Sundays, during 9 a.m. service.

• Emmerse 6 p.m., NOCC.

high school ministry northlandchurch.net/highschool

ON THE CALENDAR • Baccalaureate 2011 Wednesday, May 25, 7 p.m., The Rink, SMCC. • Summer i-3 begins Wednesday, June 15.

LONGWOOD WEEKLY HAPPENINGS • i-3 (I am third) Youth Group Wednesdays through May 18, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, SMCC. • Noise Groups / Community Groups Date, time and costs vary by location.

• Servant Leadership Ministry We offer servant leadership training and opportunities to serve for 9th-graders (setup crew), 10th- to 12th-graders (LUGRox captains) and college students (small group leaders and work crews).

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

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

CHECK THE STUDENT WEBSITES FOR SUMMER SCHEDULES.

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED

MAY 14-16, 2011

what’s current

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

Gear Up for Summer Groups!

BE IN COMMUNITY

Groups are forming now. Continue, join or start a group.

Get resources, support and suggestions at: community.northlandchurch.net Info also on page 3 in Respond.

For Parents and Children

FIRST-GRADE ORIENTATION

Tour the Children’s Worship Wing at Longwood, meet teachers and help your kindergartners transistion to the grade school ministry.

Sunday, May 22, 4 p.m..

Info on page 6 in Respond or at northlandchurch.net/calendar/details/ first_grade_orientation/

For Parents With Teens

STICKY FAITH

New to Northland?

For you or someone you know ...

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

NORTHLAND RESOURCES FOR GAMBLING ADDICTIONS:

Welcome!We’re so glad you’ve joined us

Name(s)_________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

E-mail___________________________________________________________________ Address_________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

Phone___________________________________________________________________

All of the resources listed below are suggestions. Utilizing the services of a mental health professional is generally the best option for treating addictions.

• Celebrate Recovery Fridays, 7 to 9 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing, Northland at Longwood.

Gain freedom from life’s hurts, habits and hang-ups with this group over weekly dinner, worship and share groups. Child care is available.

Laurie Jean Harrington at lauriejean2@bellsouth.net

• His Way Thursdays, 7 p.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center, Northland at Longwood. A Christ-centered, 12-step program dealing with issues related to such things as alcohol, drugs, relationships, food, sexual addictions, codependency and issues affecting adult children of addiction. Child care is available.

Frank Turner at 407-599-9770 or hiswaycf.com

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: • Gamblers Anonymous international directory gamblersanonymous.org/mtgdirFL.html

Which site are you attending? [ ] Longwood

[ ] Mount Dora

[ ] Oviedo

[ ] Other_ ______________________________________________________________

• Celebrate Recovery celebraterecovery.com.au

• National Association for Christian Recovery nacronline.com

[ ] I would like to receive more information about Northland.

5/14-16/2011

• Block access to online gambling gamblock.com

Dr. Kara Powell will teach you how to help your teen stick with their faith.

Free seminar!

children’s ministries

northlandchurch.net/ministries/category/children/

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

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

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

middle school ministry northlandchurch.net/middleschool

Saturday, June 4, 7 p.m.

ON THE CALENDAR

Info on page 6 in Respond or at northlandchurch.net/calendar/details/ karapowell/

LONGWOOD WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

Prepare for Next Week’s Worship:

worship.northlandchurch.net

• T-n-T begins June 14 on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1 to 5 p.m., The Rink, SMCC. • L UGRox (Living Under Grace Rocks!) Youth Group Saturdays through May 21, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, SMCC. • Firm Foundations Class Sundays, 10:45 a.m. to noon, fellowship hall, SMCC. • ABS (Area Bible Studies) Date, time and costs vary by location.

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

Tithes & Offerings Electronic giving is available at the kiosks located in the lobby or online at generous.northlandchurch.net.

Offering envelopes are at all giving boxes. Contact Twila Roberts at 407-949-4000 with questions.

Financial Report — May 3 to 9, 2011 This Week This Year Need. . . . . . . . . 250,505 Need. . . . . . . . . 4,759,595 Received. . . . . . 219,465 Received . . . . . . 4,715,510 Difference. . . . . (31,040) Difference. . . . . . (44,085)

Attendance May 7 to 9, 2011 Northland at Longwood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,164 Northland at Oviedo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 Northland at Mount Dora. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 Online Live (1,166 sites). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,085 Archived (online). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 678 Total (1,170 sites). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,488

OVIEDO WEEKLY HAPPENINGS • Axis MS Evolve Sundays, during 9 a.m. service.

• Emmerse 6 p.m., NOCC.

high school ministry northlandchurch.net/highschool

ON THE CALENDAR • Baccalaureate 2011 Wednesday, May 25, 7 p.m., The Rink, SMCC. • Summer i-3 begins Wednesday, June 15.

LONGWOOD WEEKLY HAPPENINGS • i -3 (I am third) Youth Group Wednesdays through May 18, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, SMCC. • Noise Groups / Community Groups Date, time and costs vary by location.

• Servant Leadership Ministry We offer servant leadership training and opportunities to serve for 9th-graders (setup crew), 10th- to 12th-graders (LUGRox captains) and college students (small group leaders and work crews).

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

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

CHECK THE STUDENT WEBSITES FOR SUMMER SCHEDULES.

STRONGHOLD OF GAMBLING: PART 2 A MESSAGE FROM DR. JOEL C. HUNTER, SENIOR PASTOR

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

Habakkuk 2:9-10 (NASB) “Woe to him who gets evil gain for his house To put his nest on high, To be delivered from the hand of calamity!

You have devised a shameful thing for your house By cutting off many peoples; So you are sinning against yourself.”

Worship Focus Worship God today for His faithfulness. We can trust Him to accomplish His purposes in our lives.

NOTES

“Do not hesitate then: wager that he does exist.”

— Blaise Pascal Pascal’s Wager

Most philosophers think is the weakest of all arguments for believing in the existence of God. Pascal thought it was the strongest. After finishing the argument in his Pensées, he wrote, “This is conclusive, and if men are capable of any truth, this is it.” That is the only time Pascal ever wrote a sentence like that, for he was one of the most sceptical philosophers who ever wrote.

Suppose someone terribly precious to you lay dying, and the doctor offered to try a new “miracle drug” that he could not guarantee but that seemed to have a 50-50 chance of saving your beloved friend’s life. Would it be reasonable to try it, even if it cost a little money? And suppose it were free—wouldn’t it be utterly reasonable to try it and unreasonable not to?

No reasonable person can be or ever is in doubt in such [a case]. But deciding whether to believe in God is a case like [that], argues Pascal. It is therefore the height of folly not to “bet” on God, even if you have no certainty, no proof, no guarantee that your bet will win.

To understand Pascal’s Wager you have to understand the background of the argument. Pascal lived in a time of great scepticism. Medieval philosophy was dead, and medieval theology was being ignored or sneered at by the new intellectuals of the scientific revolution of the seventeenth century. Montaigne, the great sceptical essayist, was the most popular writer of the day. The classic arguments for the existence of God were no longer popularly believed. What could the Christian apologist say to the sceptical mind of this age? Suppose such a typical mind lacked both the gift of faith and the confidence in reason to prove God’s existence; could there be a third ladder out of the pit of unbelief into the light of belief?

a bet

is it enough

Pascal’s Wager claims to be that third ladder. Pascal well knew that it was a low ladder. If you believe in God only as

a bet, that is certainly not a deep, mature, or adequate faith. But it is something, it is a start, it is enough to dam the

tide of atheism. The Wager appeals not to a high ideal, like faith, hope, love, or proof, but to a low one: the instinct for selfpreservation, the desire to be happy and not unhappy. But on that low natural level, it has tremendous force. Thus Pascal prefaces his argument with the words, “Let us now speak according to our natural lights.”

Imagine you are playing a game for two prizes. You wager blue chips to win blue prizes and red chips to win red prizes. The blue chips are your mind, your reason, and the blue prize is the truth about God’s existence. The red chips are your will, your desires, and the red prize is heavenly happiness. Everyone wants both prizes, truth and happiness. Now suppose there is no way of calculating how to play the blue chips. Suppose your reason cannot win you the truth. In that case, you can still calculate how to play the red chips. Believe in God not because your reason can prove with certainty that it is true that God exists but because your will seeks happiness, and God is your only chance of attaining happiness eternally.

chance How will you wager?

Pascal says, “Either God is, or he is not. But to which view shall we be inclined? Reason cannot decide this question.

[Remember that Pascal’s Wager is an argument for sceptics.] Infinite chaos separates us. At the far end of this infinite distance [death] a coin is being spun that will come down heads [God] or tails [no God]. How will you wager?”

Pastor Joel’s message next weekend will be looking candidly at the subject of pornography and the struggles it brings. Parents should carefully consider and prepare children who may be listening to this message. We have compiled some helpful resources on this subject at our website, northlandchurch.net/blogs/purity.

Excerpts from “Argument from Pascal’s Wager” from Fundamentals of the Faith, by Peter Kreeft

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED

MAY 14-16, 2011

what’s current

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

Gear Up for Summer Groups!

BE IN COMMUNITY

Groups are forming now. Continue, join or start a group.

Get resources, support and suggestions at: community.northlandchurch.net Info also on page 3 in Respond.

For Parents and Children

FIRST-GRADE ORIENTATION

Tour the Children’s Worship Wing at Longwood, meet teachers and help your kindergartners transistion to the grade school ministry.

Sunday, May 22, 4 p.m..

Info on page 6 in Respond or at northlandchurch.net/calendar/details/ first_grade_orientation/

For Parents With Teens

STICKY FAITH

New to Northland?

For you or someone you know ...

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

NORTHLAND RESOURCES FOR GAMBLING ADDICTIONS:

Welcome!We’re so glad you’ve joined us

Name(s)_________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

E-mail___________________________________________________________________ Address_________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

Phone___________________________________________________________________

All of the resources listed below are suggestions. Utilizing the services of a mental health professional is generally the best option for treating addictions.

• Celebrate Recovery Fridays, 7 to 9 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing, Northland at Longwood.

Gain freedom from life’s hurts, habits and hang-ups with this group over weekly dinner, worship and share groups. Child care is available.

Laurie Jean Harrington at lauriejean2@bellsouth.net

• His Way Thursdays, 7 p.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center, Northland at Longwood. A Christ-centered, 12-step program dealing with issues related to such things as alcohol, drugs, relationships, food, sexual addictions, codependency and issues affecting adult children of addiction. Child care is available.

Frank Turner at 407-599-9770 or hiswaycf.com

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: • Gamblers Anonymous international directory gamblersanonymous.org/mtgdirFL.html

Which site are you attending? [ ] Longwood

[ ] Mount Dora

[ ] Oviedo

[ ] Other_ ______________________________________________________________

• Celebrate Recovery celebraterecovery.com.au

• National Association for Christian Recovery nacronline.com

[ ] I would like to receive more information about Northland.

5/14-16/2011

• Block access to online gambling gamblock.com

Dr. Kara Powell will teach you how to help your teen stick with their faith.

Free seminar!

children’s ministries

northlandchurch.net/ministries/category/children/

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

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

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

middle school ministry northlandchurch.net/middleschool

Saturday, June 4, 7 p.m.

ON THE CALENDAR

Info on page 6 in Respond or at northlandchurch.net/calendar/details/ karapowell/

LONGWOOD WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

Prepare for Next Week’s Worship:

worship.northlandchurch.net

• T-n-T begins June 14 on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1 to 5 p.m., The Rink, SMCC. • L UGRox (Living Under Grace Rocks!) Youth Group Saturdays through May 21, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, SMCC. • Firm Foundations Class Sundays, 10:45 a.m. to noon, fellowship hall, SMCC. • ABS (Area Bible Studies) Date, time and costs vary by location.

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

Tithes & Offerings Electronic giving is available at the kiosks located in the lobby or online at generous.northlandchurch.net.

Offering envelopes are at all giving boxes. Contact Twila Roberts at 407-949-4000 with questions.

Financial Report — May 3 to 9, 2011 This Week This Year Need. . . . . . . . . 250,505 Need. . . . . . . . . 4,759,595 Received. . . . . . 219,465 Received . . . . . . 4,715,510 Difference. . . . . (31,040) Difference. . . . . . (44,085)

Attendance May 7 to 9, 2011 Northland at Longwood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,164 Northland at Oviedo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 Northland at Mount Dora. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 Online Live (1,166 sites). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,085 Archived (online). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 678 Total (1,170 sites). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,488

OVIEDO WEEKLY HAPPENINGS • Axis MS Evolve Sundays, during 9 a.m. service.

• Emmerse 6 p.m., NOCC.

high school ministry northlandchurch.net/highschool

ON THE CALENDAR • Baccalaureate 2011 Wednesday, May 25, 7 p.m., The Rink, SMCC. • Summer i-3 begins Wednesday, June 15.

LONGWOOD WEEKLY HAPPENINGS • i -3 (I am third) Youth Group Wednesdays through May 18, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, SMCC. • Noise Groups / Community Groups Date, time and costs vary by location.

• Servant Leadership Ministry We offer servant leadership training and opportunities to serve for 9th-graders (setup crew), 10th- to 12th-graders (LUGRox captains) and college students (small group leaders and work crews).

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

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

CHECK THE STUDENT WEBSITES FOR SUMMER SCHEDULES.

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

Respond.

Be the Church.

every where. every day.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

BE IN COMMUNITY

Fridays, 7 to 9 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing.

Summer groups are forming. Continue, begin or join a group!

Gain freedom from life’s hurts, habits and hang-ups with this group over weekly dinner, worship and share groups.

More info on page 7

Resources, support and suggestions galore at community.northlandchurch.net

More info on page 8

distributed journeys 2011 Summer trip teams are forming now! Pray, pick a place, and make an impact:

somedayistoday.net More info on page 4 or at somedayistoday.net

RESPOND TO GOD

FOSTER ENVIRONMENTS FOR RELATIONSHIP.

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

– Jesus Christ (John 4:23, NIV)

worship.northlandchurch.net

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

– God (Jeremiah 1:12, NASB)

bible.northlandchurch.net

BE IN COMMUN Pray:

Engage in a conversation with God.

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

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

pray.northlandchurch.net

Serve Others:

Meet the needs of the people around

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

– Jesus Christ (Matthew 25:40, NIV)

serve.northlandchurch.net

Live Generously:

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

– Jesus Christ (Matthew 6:21, NASB)

generous.northlandchurch.net

Be In Community:

Foster environments for relationship.

What is currently distracting you from the important things in life?

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

– Jesus Christ (John 13:35, NIV)

community.northlandchurch.net

Share Your Story: Tell others what God is doing in your life. “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.”

– Peter, an eyewitness (1 Peter 3:15, NIV) share.northlandchurch.net

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A Conversation About Community E

aster is a unique opportunity to become more deeply connected to Jesus Christ. But if we want to stay connected to Him, then we have to stay connected to His people, the body of Christ. Why? Because the pursuit of loving God is inextricably connected to the pursuit of loving others (1 John 4:7-12).

Lately, conversations have been happening around Northland about what it truly means to be in community as a church distributed. Many of these conversations are being led by Sean Cooper, Northland’s minister on Sunday nights, and Jeremy Jobson, our minister at Oviedo. Respond recently sat down with Sean and Jeremy to learn more ...

RESPOND: Northland is BIG and meets in so many places! How are people finding community?

SEAN: You’re right; it is a big place. I think to ignore that is kind of silly. Still, I find that the more people worship with Northland and are around other worshipers, the less “big” this place seems. Everything here really does begin and end with Christ.

So if we’re only focusing on the size of this place, we’re constantly going to feel overwhelmed. We’re not the point; God is the point. I think once we start crossing that line, everything becomes smaller in a sense. God becomes bigger, but He also becomes more intimate ... everything starts becoming more intimate.

JEREMY: Agreed. The more we pursue Christ, the more we start gravitating toward one another and heading in one direction. Our eyes become open to the possibilities of all the relationships available to us because it’s coming out of our interaction with Christ. He came and pursued us, and in light of our relationship with Him, He is sending us out to pursue others. Ultimately, we accept responsibility for finding ways to connect with people naturally. Maybe it’s introducing ourselves to other couples who are picking up their kids at the same time as we are. Or maybe we look in the newspaper or online to connect with other groups—singles, college-age, women’s groups, men’s Bible studies. That information is always available. Maybe start attending the same service each week and sitting in the same place so we can start to look for people and introduce ourselves. We may eventually find ways to be in community together: participating in a Local Serve Day, or joining a Bible study or a small group. There’s no shortcut to being in community; it’s a long obedience in the same direction.

NITY

SEAN: It’s also determining in the car on the way to church that we’re going to be fully present. And I say this from personal struggle that many times we view church as a destination where we can “check out.” It’s almost as if people are a distraction. I’m going to go to church, and I don’t want to be distracted by anyone. I just want to focus on Jesus. I think that changes when we decide to be as fully present as we can during this time, asking the Holy Spirit to supernaturally do something that we can’t do—give us eyes to see and ears to hear what’s going on around us. We don’t have to come with this pressure that we’re going to build lifelong relationships or meet our best friend.

That stuff might happen, but just being fully present with the people around us in that moment is key, making people feel welcome, listening to them, praying with them, etc.

RESPOND: The fastest-growing segment of our community doesn’t worship in a church building. How can someone who worships online find community at Northland?

JEREMY: I think the dynamic is exactly the same whether we walk into Longwood or Hagerty High School in Oviedo, or connect online. It’s not Joel’s job to get us connected to other individuals; it’s our response to the call that God has placed on our lives to love Christ and love others.

SEAN: Having logged on as a participant and having been a Web minister, there is community happening online. Like Jeremy said, it really requires the same ingredients— vulnerability, reaching out to people around us, being fully present. When I’ve interacted with folks online, there are always people who are just trying to figure out how online worship works. But I would say the majority of people are listening to each other, praying for each other, reaching out to each other. I’m not sure how relationships are the same or different when we’re friends with someone who is online in another state, but I feel like it’s more similar than it is dissimilar.

RESPOND: Pastor Joel is talking all year about being freed by Christ from bondage. How does God use community to help us find freedom?

JEREMY: The abundant life that is in Christ is found in relationships with others, and Northland is a great place to find those. Recognizing our own brokenness is a huge deal because how that plays into healthy relationships is absolutely critical. There’s a stirring of the Holy Spirit, people being more vulnerable and asking for forgiveness for things that they might normally just brush aside. And it seems like the quality of relationships is getting significantly deeper among people who are not only seeking forgiveness from their Creator, but looking at the relationships around them and seeking forgiveness in those. When we experience wholeness not just personally, but also in relationships, that’s when things go to a whole different level.

RESPOND. Find ways to be in community in the back of this newspaper, or visit community. northlandchurch.net.

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Serve GLOBaLly Visit somedayistoday.net for complete information on each trip.

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

Brazil — June 4-12 Boat Trip One: Serve the villages along the Amazon.

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

FLORIDA-Southwind — June 23-27 Assist families with disabilities in a camp-like atmosphere.

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

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

Building Relationships in Haiti— with Others and Christ

By Mickey Mallin

“Someday” became “today” for me April 3 in Haiti.

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ack Gritter, Bill Sloan, Rich Arndt and I joined Charlie DeTellis, the on-site director for New Missions in Haiti.

New Missions has been in Haiti for 28 years. The ministry now has 26 schools, churches, medical clinics and an outreach that touches thousands. Most of its financial support comes from people like you and me, sponsoring children.

FLORIDA-Breakaway — July 6-10 Assist families with disabilities in a camp-like atmosphere.

Brazil — July 9-19 Soccer Trip: Participate in soccer camps.

Arizona — July 11-25 Build relationships with Navajo families through service projects.

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

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

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

Egypt — July 27–August 10 Provide sports ministry for Egyptian youth.

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

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

Dominican Republic — August 14-21 Family Trip: Conduct a Vacation Bible School program.

Egypt — Late September, early October Mercy ministry to the poor and sick.

Cuba — October 14-21 Partner with IsleGO Missions.

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

lunch. We asked them if they were Christians. They both said no. We asked them if they wanted to be Christians.

They both said no.

Charlie continued talking with them in Creole, but then he got quieter. I could make out a few words, like “rebellion” and “salvation.” He asked them again if they wanted to trust Jesus, and I heard each of them say yes! We prayed right then and welcomed them into God’s family!

One day we came across three people separating the chaff from the beans. It looked like it was snowing! Their faces were full of joy and smiles. It was an amazing sight.

Not knowing the language was difficult for me, but the children didn’t care. I learned to say, “Bon jou” for “Good morning” and, “Bon swa” for “Good afternoon.” I also pointed at myself and said, “Mickey.”

Since I have always loved playing with children, I did that every chance I got! Jesus says, “I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 18:3, NIV). People started calling me the “Pied Piper” because I marched around the schoolyard, and 40 children followed me. When I sat down, they sat down. When I talked, they mimicked me. When I said, “Sit down” and motioned with my hands

From left: Jack Gritter, Rich Arndt, Bill Sloan and Charlie DeTellis I learned quickly that if you concentrate on the devastation, the garbage and the terribly broken conditions, you will quickly become frustrated and angry, and give up.

But if you focus on the people—the beautiful people filled with love and joy and faith—then you will jump in and do whatever you can.

Our group worked on breaking down fragile walls (damaged in the 2009 earthquake), building new walls, and preparing supplies to be moved to the schools and churches. We loved seeing how the pastors and teachers were encouraged by our team.

A true highlight of our week: We now have three new sisters in Christ! One day we came across Michelin, a young woman, with her 2-year-old daughter, breaking rocks with a hammer. We pulled over and gave them water. Charlie said that in his 28 years of being in Haiti, he had never seen a woman doing this. With a broken voice, he explained that it is very hard work, but if they can break enough rocks to fill a truck, they can earn $5 to $8. It takes several days’ work to fill a truck. Michelin really touched my heart.

The next day, we asked Martha, the school administrator at New Missions, to look for Michelin. We also searched for her, but did not find her. On the third day, Martha found Michelin and talked and prayed with her. Michelin accepted Jesus! Hallelujah! Charlie and Martha will continue to care for her and her sweet daughter.

Your two other new sisters in Christ are Lovely Luc (pronounced “Leek”) and Nicole. Lovely is being sponsored by one of Jack Gritter’s colleagues. She came to the New Missions compound with her friend Nicole and joined us for

The children mimicked Mickey.

to sit down, they repeated, “Sit down” and made the same motion with their hands. I then said, “No, no, no.” They repeated, “No, no, no!” I laughed so hard!

The kids grabbed my hands and took me on a walk overlooking the valley.

I pretended I was exhausted.

Some pulled on my hands, and others pushed me from behind. I started leaning backward. All of a sudden, I heard, “Ahhhh … AHHHH” louder and louder. Suddenly, they all jumped away, as I was too big for them to push forward. We shared so much laughter! Playing with children works in any language.

As we left the school, the children started chasing our truck. Some of them ran after us for five minutes, shouting, “Mickey, Mickey, Mickey!” I was already in love with them.

I will never, ever forget them.

Someday is today! If you are not able to go on a mission trip, please consider supporting someone who is going. If we all work together, we will change the world! For Michelin, for Lovely Luc, for Nicole, thank you. We will see them in Heaven!

Playing with children works in any language.

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Serve LocaLly

MEET THE NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE AROUND YOU. O

ne of the most practical ways to “be the church” everywhere, every day is by serving locally in the community. At Northland, service is not just something we do; it’s an essential part of who we are. Serving in the local community is a very tangible way of demonstrating God’s love for those around us.

We know that figuring out where, how and when to serve can be challenging. That’s why we have an entire page on our website dedicated to helping you find opportunities to serve regularly in the community!

We take care of all the details so that all you have to do is sign up and serve!

Just visit serve.northlandchurch.net, and click on “Serve Locally.” There you will find a list of upcoming projects for which you can volunteer. Just click on the name of the project to find out more information.

Once you find a project you are interested in, be sure to register online, as space for many projects is limited.

Projects are listed and open for registration four weeks in advance, and new projects are added all the time, so check back often.

Whether you serve on one of our Local Serve Days, volunteer at Northland or work with one of our local partner organizations, there are opportunities available to use the time, talents and gifts God has

given to you. We have opportunities for all ages and abilities, so sign up today!

To the right is a list of some of our projects in May. For more information or to register, visit serve. northlandchurch.net, and click on “Serve Locally.”

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

serve.northlandchurch.net.

May 8 . . . . . . . . . . . Ronald McDonald House Prepare lunch and serve it to families of sick children staying at the Ronald McDonald House.

May 12 . . . . . Downtown Homeless Ministry Provide food, clothing and other items to the needy in Orlando. Participate in worship, devotion and ministering to the homeless.

May 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pathways to Care Prepare lunch for and serve it to residents recovering from medical illness or injury, and pray with them.

May 26 . . . . . Downtown Homeless Ministry Provide food, clothing and other items to the needy in Orlando. Participate in worship, devotion and ministering to the homeless.

May 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Give Kids the World Create magical memories for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families by serving breakfast to them.

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

Connect on Facebook!

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

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Mark Your Calendar!

Battle of the Bands

Student Ministries

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

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

For high school bands only. More information is available at facebook.com/NorthlandRink.

Shaylynn Stoner at 407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net

Baccalaureate 2011

Wednesday, May 25, 7 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink.

DUE BY MAY 11 from each senior: One baby picture and one graduation picture. Please e-mail your pictures to Addie at addie.cooper@northlandchurch.net.

Shaylynn Stoner at 407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@ northlandchurch.net

Kara Powell Presents “Sticky Faith”

Saturday, June 4, 7 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink.

Don’t miss nationally sought-after speaker Dr. Kara Powell (Fuller Institute) as she teaches how to live out the gospel in a dynamic way to help your teen stick with his or her faith. This event is open to parents, grandparents, and anyone who loves and works with teens. Register for FREE at northlandchurch.net/calendar/details/ karapowell/.

Family Barbecue

Saturday,June 11, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center.

Hear more about the fantastic summer Student Ministries has planned for students and their families. Bring a dish to share and drinks for your family.

Mark Your Calendar!

May Sock Collection

Bring in new socks of all sizes and colors. The collected socks will be sent to orphans in Ukraine as part of the Tom’s Shoes Project. Socks may be dropped off at either children’s wing.

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

First-Grade Orientation Sunday, May 22, 4 to 5 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing.

It is time for our kindergarteners to leave the Early Childhood Ministry and move to the Grade School Ministry! To help with this transition, come to the firstgrade orientation for parents and children. Get a tour of the classrooms and worship room, and meet the teachers and leaders.

Teri Grayson at 407-949-4014 or teri.grayson@northlandchurch.net

Fifth-Grade Jump Start Pool Party

Saturday, May 28, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., off-site.

Bring a dish to share. RSVP to Julie Meeker at julie. meeker@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7153

Fifth-Grade Induction

Saturday, June 4, 6:45 p.m., Sanctuary Come and encourage the children preparing to enter sixth grade as we welcome them to worship in the main sanctuary. To register your fifth-grade, soon to be sixth-grade, child, contact Julie Meeker at julie.meeker@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7153.

Middle School Ministry

High School Ministry

To register for any of these activities and for more detailed information, visit northlandchurch.net/ ministries/middle_school_ministries.

Shaylynn Stoner at 407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@ northlandchurch.net

To register for any of these activities and for more detailed information, visit northlandchurch.net/ ministries/high_school_ministries.

Shaylynn Stoner at 407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@ northlandchurch.net

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

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

Firm Foundations Class Sundays, 10:45 a.m. to noon, fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. Study: Firm Foundations. Bring your Bible, a pen, and a notebook or journal.

Noise Groups/Community Groups Date, time and costs vary by location. A typical gathering consists of fellowship and peer accountability.

ABS (Area Bible Studies) Date, time and costs vary by location. Teams are formed by gender. A typical ABS night consists of fellowship, Bible study and peer accountability.

Servant Leadership Ministry We offer servant leadership training and opportunities to serve for 9th-graders (setup crew), 10th- to 12th-graders (LUGRox captains) and college students (small group leaders and work crews). northlandchurch.net/ ministries/high_school_ministries

Access Ministries for Students

COLLEGE Ministry

Young Life Capernaum Last Friday of each month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. If you are a teen with special needs, join us. This includes worship, dinner, fun and an opportunity to grow in faith! TEENS, volunteer to serve at Capernaum.

Laura Lee Wright at 407-937-0549 or lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net

Fusion (For students ages 18-25) Sundays, 7:15 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Spend time in worship, prayer and the Scriptures.

Shaylynn Stoner at 407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@ northlandchurch.net

Children’s Ministries

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

Children’s Church

Northland Early Learning Center

Debbie Blahnik, director of Children’s Ministries, at 407-949-7162 or debbie.blahnik@northlandchurch.net • Grade School Classes (Grades 1 – 5) During all worship services in the Children’s Worship Wing.

Northland’s 5-day Bible study for children, The Daily Way, is available at northlandchurch.net or at Children’s Church.

• Early Childhood Classes (Age 3 – Kindergarten) During all worship services in the Early Childhood Wing.

• Infant & Toddler Care (Infants – Age 2) During all worship services in the Early Childhood Wing.

• Children with Special Needs (Age 3 – Grade 5) A variety of options are available.

Laura Lee Wright at lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0549

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

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

Volunteer of the Month: Luky Capizzano Serving in Children’s Church is one way Luky Capizzano serves the Lord. Luky shares her love for Christ as she teaches the children in her third-grade Sunday evening class who God is and what He has done. Originally from Argentina, she is a positive, outgoing young lady with a wonderful heart.

Thank you, Luky, for your faithfulness and dedication to further building His Kingdom.

Why did you make that?

Jesus wants us to do what is right just like He did when He was tempted in the desert.

Ways to Respond Baptisms 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). Call to sign up.

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

Diane Jones at diane.jones@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7188 Infant Baptism/Dedication Class Saturday, May 21, 7 p.m., room 4206.

Child care is available upon request.

Diane Jones at 407-949-7188 or diane.jones@northlandchurch.net

Bible Studies & Prayer Groups adult bible studies 2 Corinthians Bible Study Sundays, 10:45 a.m., rooms 4206-7. Join this open bible study and learn how to turn troubles into triumph.

John and Carolyn Jones at 407-831-5822 The Provocative God: Radical Things God Has Said and Done Sundays, May 1 to June 19, 9 to 10:30 a.m., rooms 4206-07. Join Pastor Dan Lacich each week as you explore some of the difficult and uncomfortable passages of the Bible.

Jamila Millette at jamila.millette@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1832

MEN’S BIBLE STUDIES Men’s Bible Study Tuesdays, 6:45 to 8 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1118.

Bob Shoemaker at bobshoemaker@ mindspring.com or 407-599-3132 Philippians Thursdays, 6:30 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1118. Join this open-forum discussion on the book of Philippians: 45 minutes of study and 15 minutes of prayer.

Leo Carrier at leo@carrierinsurance.com

woMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed A seven-week study with Kay Arthur, Priscilla Shirer and Beth Moore. Child care is available with registration. Workbook is available in the Northland Bookstore for $14.95.

• Mondays, June 6 through July 25, 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center.

Cherrie

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

Rowe at 407-322-6850, or Ann Clark at 407-804-5282 or ann@clarkmail.us • Tuesdays, June 7 through July 26, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center.

Cherrie Rowe at 407-322-6850, or Marlene Ross at 407-833-0094 or rossduo@cfl.rr.com

PRAYER groups Children’s Ministries Prayer Team Pray weekly from your home for needs in Children’s Ministries.

Carol Moss at carol. moss@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7180 Prayer Group Thursdays, 6:30 a.m., room 1116, Student Ministries and Care Center.

Jean Sherwood at 407-796-4705

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

ADULTS The Art of Marriage, by FamilyLife Fridays, June 24 to July 29, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 1111, Student Ministries and Care Center. Cost for two workbooks: $36.99 in the Northland Bookstore if you pre-order by June 3. After that date, the price will be $46.99 for express shipping.

Registration fee: $5 per couple. Class size is limited. Registration is required at northlandchurch.net/calendar/details/the_art_ of_marriagesummer_/. Child care is available by contacting Linda Campbell at linda. campbell@northlandchurch.net.

Jerry and Sarah Biuso at jerry@strongbondsmm.com Belong/Membership Opportunities • Six-week class: Sundays, starting May 15, 11 a.m., room 4209. Hear Pastor Kevin Urichko and other Northland leaders describe what it means to belong to Christ and to Northland. Child care is available.

Jamila Millette at jamila.millette@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1832 • One-day seminar: Saturday, September 17, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., The Rink.

Hear Pastor Joel C. Hunter and other senior leaders describe what it means to belong to Christ and to Northland. Child care is available.

Ruth Sapp at ruth.sapp@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4039 • Online: Anytime at northlandchurch.net/ series/belong.study Leadership Training — Lead Like Jesus, by Ken Blanchard Sundays, May 8 to June 19, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., rooms 4213-15. Discover how to become a more effective leader. Led by Pastor Dan Lacich. The book is available in the Northland Bookstore for $12. Registration is required at northlandchurch.net/calendar/ details/leadership_lead_like_jesus.

Barb Olsen at barbara.olsen@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7183

Resolving Everyday Conflicts, by Peacemakers Ministries Thursdays, June 23 to August 4, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 4213-15. Book ($12) and workbook ($10.50) are available in the Northland Bookstore. Registration is required at northlandchurch.net/calendar/ details/peacemakers. Child care is available by contacting Linda Campbell at linda.

Jamila campbell@northlandchurch.net.

Millette at jamila.millette@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1832

children Steps for Young Believers (Grades 2-5) and Their Parents These courses in basic discipleship include classroom sessions and daily at-home devotionals. Sundays, 4 to 5:45 p.m.

Materials cost: $5. Registration is required.

Diane Jones at 407-949-7188 or diane. jones@northlandchurch.net • STEP 1—BECOMING A PART OF GOD’S FAMILY: July 10 to 31. Focus: Salvation and assurance. Includes Communion instruction.

• STEP 2—THE MOST IMPORTANT THING: June 3-July 10 (skipping July 3). Focus: Jesus’ Life A-Z, a basic discipleship theme and learning about the life of Christ.

Baptism offered at end of course.

• STEP 3—LIVING BY THE BOOK, “C-ING” MY WAY THROUGH THE BIBLE: June 3July 17 (skipping July 3). Focus: to develop skills in exploring the Bible.

MEN Men’s New Believers Group Wednesdays, 6:45 to 7:45 a.m., May 11 to June 1, room 1104, Student Ministries and Care Center. Study for new believers who want to learn how to grow in their faith.

Bob Ek at bobpatek30@aol.com

SINGLES Boundaries, by Henry Cloud and John Townsend Sundays, May 29 to July 24, 4 to 5:30 p.m., room 4204. Learn when and how to say yes and how to say no following biblical models and principles. Book is available in the Northland Bookstore for $11.25. No child care.

Debbie Miller at orlandodeb@hotmail.com

WOMEN Boundaries Mondays, May 2 through July 25, 7 to 9 p.m., room 1104, Student Ministries and Care Center. Book required is available at the Northland Bookstore for $11.25. Child care is available with registration (Linda. campbell@northlandchurch.net). Registration is required since class size is limited.

Barbara Macon at 407-927-5516 or barbaramacon@msn.com, or Phyllis Field at 407-431-3699 or fieldpr1@cfl.rr.com

Women’s New Believers Group Sundays, 6 to 7:15 p.m., May 8 to 29, room 4209. Study for new believers who want Kari to learn how to grow in their faith.

Maggard at 407-805-0770 or klmaggard@aol. com; child care reservations: diane.jones@ northlandchurch.net Strong Women, Soft Heart, by Paula Rinehart Mondays, May 16 to August 1, 7 to 8:30 p.m., rooms 1116-18, Student Ministries and Care Center. Learn to deal with the burden of hard choices and refocus your desire to serve God. Book is available in the Northland Bookstore for $11.25. Child care is available by contacting Linda Campbell at linda.campbell@northlandchurch.net. Class size is limited. and registration: Christy Braman at cbraman7777@gmail.com

Care Groups adults Celebrate Recovery Fridays, 7 to 9 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. Gain freedom from life’s hurts, habits and hang-ups over dinner, fellowship and share groups, which include Newcomers 101, Men’s and Women’s Chemical Dependency and Women’s CoDependency.

Laurie Jean Harrington at celebraterecovery@northlandchurch.net Coping with Addictions/Codependency Thursdays, 7 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall. A Christcentered, 12-step program dealing with issues such as alcohol, drugs, relationships, food, sexual addictions, codependency and issues affecting adult children of addiction. Child care is available.

His Way, Frank Turner at 407-599-9770 DivorceCare Tuesdays, call for time and location. This support group walks alongside individuals who have been through a divorce and helps them to experience personal growth and healing. New session starting May 10.

Registration and assessment are required.

Cost: $5, and $19 for the book (available in the Northland Bookstore). Child care available.

Donna Delzingaro at 407-937-1749 or divorcecare@northlandchurch.net GriefShare Call for time and location. This healing ministry walks you through the steps of grief. Workbook is available at Northland’s bookstore for $19.

GriefShare voiceline at 407-949-7152 or griefshare@ northlandchurch.net PRAXIS (Conquering Fear, Anger, Anxiety) Tuesdays, 7:15 p.m., room 4204. Conquer fear, anger and anxiety through biblical principles. Child care is available.

Skye Engel at 407-834-3158

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Mediation and biblical conflict coaching are available.

Rich Arndt at 407-221-8955 or volvoom@gmail.com Stephen Ministers’ Reunion Saturday, June 4, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., room 4206-07. Bring a dessert and join in if you have been formally trained with the Stephen Ministry program, served as a Stephen Minister at one time and would like to connect with other Stephen Ministers. and to reply by May 28: Elaine Harland at elaine.harland@northlandchurch.net or 407949-4002 Support for the Separated Tuesdays, call for location. Support group for those who are separated with court papers pending, for healing, hope and reconciliation in the Lord. Cost: $5, and $19 for the book (available in the Northland Bookstore). Child care available. New session starting May 10.

Donna Delzingaro at Assessment required.

407-937-1749

MEN Faithful and True Mondays, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall.

Join a fellowship of men pursuing sexual integrity. Workbook cost: $17 at Northland’s bookstore.

Bryce Hagedorn at 407227-3072 or brycehagedorn@yahoo.com; or Kevin Urichko at 407-949-7166 or kevin. urichko@northlandchurch.net Struggling with Homosexuality?

Thursdays, 8 to 10 p.m., call for confidential location. Among Friends is a weekly support group for men who struggle with same-sex attraction and/or same-sex attraction feelings who want to live a life pleasing to God. David at 407-937-1793

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

Women’s Healing Ministry Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 1111.

This group will provide hope and a safe place to heal if you have experienced sexual betrayal, deception and lies of secrecy that Vicki M. Wotring at keep you in bondage.

520-631-0886 or celebratelife3@aol.com

Bicycling for Christ (Women) First and third Saturday of each month.

Registration for spring and summer for beginners and intermediate riders.

Naomi James at BicyclingforChrist@gmail.com Buddy Break Saturday, May 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. Three hours of free respite for parents and caregivers of special needs children. Drop off your child with our trained volunteers.

Laura Lee Wright at 407-937-0549 or buddybreak@ northlandchurch.net Common Ground Adult Ministry (Ages 25-45) Mondays, 7:15 to 8:15 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center.

Build authentic Christian community, grow spiritually mature and affect the surrounding community with Christ’s love, reflected by serving God. Child care available upon request.

Susan Perry at commonground@ northlandchurch.net or 407-401-8960 Divine Reflection Art Group Second Thursday of each month, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 5108-9, Children’s Worship Wing. Join other artists to reflect God’s truth and beauty through the visual arts.

Laura Bates at carpearte@aol.com or 407-622-6873 • Art Show May 13 through 24, Welcome Center.

View the group’s works in “Unity in Diversity: The Body of Christ” Fusion College Ministry (For students ages 18-25) Sundays, 7:15 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Spend time in worship, prayer and the Scriptures.

Shaylynn Stoner at 407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net Kingdom Advisors Third Thursday of each month, noon to 1:15 p.m., room 4209. Financial professionals, join this lunch study group to learn how to build your practice on biblical principles.

Philip van Staden at 407-339-9090 Moms4Moms Get connected with other moms for friendship and encouragement through meetings and playgroup activities.

Registration required. and specific dates: www.northlandmoms4moms.com Motorcycle Group Sunday, May 22, 9 a.m., call for start location. This event will include a church service with the children of Edgewood Lori Landers at 407children’s ranch.

333-2612

Special Interest Groups

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

Cassie Small at 407-834-5203

AMEN (A Meeting of Men) Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 5108-9, Children’s Worship Wing. Learn to apply God’s Word to real-life situations.

Dan Bogdan at 407-702-5358 or danbogdan@ landscapeorlando.com, or Buzz Vincent at 407-463-9398 or blv292@cfl.rr.com

Single Purpose (Singles age 35 and up) Fourth Sunday of each month, 4 p.m., rooms 4206-07. Come hear Pastor Joel Hunter encourage us as single adults to fulfill God’s purposes for our lives as we worship and serve. Attend, or e-mail to find out more about weekly small groups.

Dave Mullen

at singlepurpose35andup@gmail.com Summer Groups Is your current home group study, such as FPU, finishing up soon? Gather a few of your friends and continue your group or start a new group this summer! If you need suggestions for resources, a list is available on the “Be in Community” Web page at northlandchurch. net/respond/beincommunity/.

Barb Olsen at barbara.olsen@northlandchurch. net or Jamila Millette at jamila.millette@ northlandchurch.net Northland en Español Monthly Gathering Third Friday of each month, 6:30 p.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. Bring a dish to share and any Spanish-speaking family and friends.

Northland en Español Reunión Mensual Nos reunimos el tercer viernes de cada mes, 6:30 p.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. Traiga un plato para compartir y traiga su familia y amigos que hablan español.

Ivan Portillo at 407-937-0549 or ivan. portillo@northlandchurch.net Softball Join other Christian men and women on this adult coed team or the men’s team to compete in local leagues. www.nlsoftball. com or northlandsoftball@gmail.com Spanish Ministry Sundays, 9 and 11 a.m. services. Spanish interpretation is avaliable online and listening devices are available at the Welcome Center. Join the Facebook page at www.

Ivan facebook.com/northlandespanol.

Portillo at 407-937-0549 or ivan.portillo@ northlandchurch.net Tennis Saturdays, 8 a.m., Red Bug Lake Park.

Jeff Rossmeissl at 407-489-6096 Word Weavers Second Saturday of each month, 9:30 a.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. www.wordweaversonline.com

Serve at Northland Questions about serving at Northland? serve@northlandchurch.net or 407-9494000 or serve.northlandchurch.net Communion Servers Communion servers are needed the first weekend of each month. Training provided.

Lori Holton at communion@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4000 Medical First Responders During worship services and special events.

BLS-trained or medical professionals, especially EMTs, are needed.

Lori Holton at lori.holton@northlandchurch.net or 407949-4000 Parking and Traffic Attendants Weekend volunteers are needed to help control traffic on Northland property before

and after services. Help out as often or as little as you want.

Jeff Hess at jeff.hess@ northlandchurch.net or 407-272-9111 Phone Assistance Weekday volunteers are needed to answer phones and greet visitors. Flexible hours.

Lori Holton at lori.holton@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4000 Special Needs Children and Teens Sundays, assist during the 11 a.m. worship service.

Laura Lee Wright at 407-9370549 or lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net Ushers and Greeters Greet and seat those attending worship services. Serve for 2 1/2 hours every other weekend. No experience necessary.

Lori Holton at lori.holton@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4000

Serve with Northland Access Ministries Steering Committee Seeking community professionals and stakeholders who have a heart for addressing community-based options for affordable housing and care for people with disabilities in Central Florida to serve on a steering committee.

Laura Lee Wright at 407-9370549 or lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net Blood Drive Sunday, May 8, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 9 p.m.; Monday, May 9, 6:15 to 9:15 p.m., Northland at Longwood. In April, 91 people donated 63 units, and as a result 189 lives were saved. To reduce your waiting time, you may schedule a time slot at www. floridasbloodcenters.org.

Ruth Sapp at ruth. sapp@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4039 Disaster Response Teams Medical professionals, licensed CDL drivers, culinary professionals, veterinarians or vet techs, licensed mental health counselors and those interested in providing mental health services needed. Training provided.

Gretchen Kerr at 407-949-7190 or gretchen.kerr@northlandchurch.net Help Incarcerated Men Men needed to come alongside incarcerated men. No experience necessary. Minimum Greg Kerr commitment: one hour per week. at 407-770-8503 or gpkerr@mindspring.com Jail Ministry Minister to inmates in Seminole County or Orange County jails during the Sunday 9 a.m. worship; Celebrate Recovery for women, Thursday afternoons; assist women with long-term planning; prayer team; pen pals.

Training provided.

Jail Ministry voice mail at 407-949-4007 Local Service Projects To register for or to find out more about these and other serve projects, visit serve.northlandchurch.net.

May 8........................Ronald McDonald House May 12..............Downtown Homeless Ministry May 26..............Downtown Homeless Ministry May 21..................................Pathways to Care May 28...............................Give Kids the World

9 Dana Kobosky at 407-949-7156 or dana. kobosky@northlandchurch.net Longwood Health Care Center Sundays, 9 a.m., sanctuary. Give hugs and show love to the residents of the facility behind Northland on Grant Street. People are needed to bring the residents to the Sunday 9 a.m. service at Northland at Longwood.

Patsy Grannan at 407-538-5209 or pgrannan@yahoo.com Men Mentoring Fatherless Boys No age limit or experience required. Must be able to devote at least one hour per week.

Take the challenge, and build a life-changing relationship.

David Keys at nlmentoring@ gmail.com PetPals Saturdays, except the fifth Saturday of the month. Share your pets with people in nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, etc.

Becky Yeager at leahyeager@aol.com or 407-699-4903 Reading Buddies Needed Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Goldsboro Elementary in Sanford. Volunteers are needed to spend one to two hours a week helping kids struggling with reading. Background checks are required.

Rebekah Richey at 407-3205848 or rebekah_richey@scps.k12.fl.us

attributes and spur your spiritual walk into a consistent life pattern of worship and service to God! Luis Rodriguez at 407-687-7173 Healing Grace Thursdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., TLC Women’s Center, 2992 Edgewater Drive, Orlando.

This post-abortion ministry shares the healing grace of Jesus without judgment.

Coorie Moore at 407-244-5527 National Day of Prayer Thursday, May 5. The 60th annual observance of the National Day of Prayer.

The mission of the Day of Prayer has been unchanged since its founding: personal repentance and petitioning the Lord for righteousness in the culture.

Let’s pray on this day, and every day. nationaldayofprayer.org • Prayer Breakfast Thursday, May 6, 8:30 a..m. Community United Methodist Church.

Nancy Allen at 407-831-3777 Readers Ministry Tuesdays, 1 to 3 p.m., Goldsboro Elementary School in Sanford. Read to kindergarteners and first-graders.

Elaine Gritter at egritter@bellsouth.net or 407-3271474, or Candy Guernsey at cwgrfg@aol.com or 407-323-9433

Divorced Women’s Small Group Sundays, 3:30 p.m., Winter Springs. Study: The Power of a Woman’s Word, by Sharon Jaynes.

Lisa Edwards at 407-222-9639 or godsgirl0202@yahoo.com

Nonperishable food items can be placed into the designated wooden boxes in the lobby of the Worship Center and in the 407Student Ministries and Care Center.

949-4000 or serve@northlandchurch.net

From Bondage to Bonding Mondays, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Oviedo Counseling Clinic, Reformed Theological Seminary, Oviedo. Join this 18-week look at Nancy Groom’s book From Bondage to Bonding: Escaping Codependency, Embracing Biblical Love. Book cost: $15 at the Northland Bookstore.

Kathy O’Keefe at kajokeefe@ aol.com or 407-949-4000, ext. 1775

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

On the Threshold of Hope Thursdays, 2:15 to 3:45 p.m, Oviedo Counseling Clinic at Reformed Theological Seminary, Oviedo. For women who desire group support on sexual abuse recovery through Diane Langberg’s book On the Threshold of Hope. Details: Kim Shepherd at 407-949-7193, ext. 1788, or kimjshep@gmail. com Workplace Ministry First Tuesday of each month, 5:30 p.m., Orlando. J4 Leaders (www.J4Leaders.org), an interdenominational ministry for women to help encourage one another to succeed with a biblical worldview.

Pam Oldham at info@J4Leaders.org or 407-522-4797

Visit Israel with Pastor Gus Davies November 17 to 27, 2011. Join this spiritual pilgrimage to Israel to see where many of the Felipe Santos of Bible events took place.

Universal Travel at 407-831-0062 or acts1.8@ earthlink.net.

• Informational Meetings Thursdays, April 28 or May 26, 6:30 p.m., room 2211

Wounded Heart Tuesdays, 6 to 7:30 p.m., chapel, Reformed Theological Seminary, Oviedo. Join other sexual abuse survivors as they embark on an honest, hopeful and healing exploration using the book The Wounded Heart and its workbook, by Dan Allender.

Belinda Thrift at belindathrift@ yahoo.com or 407-949-4000, ext. 1799

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

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Beyond Northland

Christian Businessmen’s Connection Tuesdays, 7 to 8 a.m., Denny’s, Lee Road exit off Interstate 4. A worldwide men’s ministry for 78 years (www.cbmc.com) that meets for fellowship, prayer and discussion of God’s principles for business.

Armand Dauplaise at 407-221-3114 or adauplaise@ aol.com, or Larrie Kitchen at 407-290-5642

Recovery Ministry Volunteers with a heart for the hurting, and recovery or 12-step experience needed Laurie Jean to help with a ministry.

Harrington at 407-977-6742 or lauriejean2@ bellsouth.net

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 Desire Street Northland’s ministry partner Desire Street is transforming impoverished neighborhoods throughout the United States. Learn more atdesirestreet.org, and check out its upcoming golf outing in Heathrow at desirestreet.org/771624 Gripped by the Greatness of God Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m., Rodriguez home, Lake Mary. Rediscover the wonder of God’s

Faithful and True Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m., room 3-215, Reformed Theological Seminary, Oviedo.

Join a fellowship of men pursuing sexual Brian Dugdale at briandugdale@ integrity. hotmail.com or 407-949-4000, ext. 1739

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

women Divorced/Widowed Women’s Fellowship Second and fourth Sundays of each month, 3 p.m., Nancy Petitto’s home, Casselberry. Join other women for prayer and discussion at this potluck fellowship.

Children welcome.

Nancy Petitto at 321972-2255

Please take clean, usable clothing, toys, household items and supplies to The Sharing Center, Fairmont Plaza, 600 N. Highway 17-92, Longwood.

407-260-9155

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

Find out more at northlandchurch.net/ blogs/category/access_ministries/

LIFEHOPE

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

LifeHope at 407-949-7151 or lifehope@ northlandchurch.net Find out more at northlandchurch.net/ ministries/financial_help/

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

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

Joel C. Hunter Scholarship Offered The Joel C. Hunter Scholarship, in an amount up to $5,000, was created in 1998 to honor Dr. Hunter’s teaching and leadership. The purpose of this scholarship is to assist those training in the arts, theology or any other discipline that could be dedicated to ministry consistent with the distributed church model. Northland’s True North Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2011 award.

Completed application packets must be received by Friday, May 20 for consideration. Recipients will be notified by Friday, June 17. The Respond newspaper will provide bios of this year’s scholarship recipients in an upcoming issue. At your request, an application will be e-mailed to you that will provide you with all the details. To receive your application, e-mail or call the church office.

Stephen Thomas at stephen. thomas@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7185 “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”

— 2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV)

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About Northland, A Church Distributed What We Believe The Bible

— We believe the Scripture, both Old and New Testaments, is verbally inspired of God, is inerrant in the original writings, and is the Christian’s final authority in faith and conduct. (2 Timothy 3:16)

God

— The Trinity — We believe in one God, Creator of all things, infinitely perfect and eternally existing in three persons – Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (Genesis 1:26; Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 6:8) Jesus Christ — We believe by miracle of the virgin birth that the Lord Jesus Christ, eternal Son of God, became man without ceasing to be God in order to reveal God and to redeem man. He is the substitutionary sacrifice for our sins and arose bodily from the dead for our justification. He is now exalted at the right hand of God, Head of the Church and Lord of the individual believer, fulfilling His ministry as our Great High Priest and Advocate. (Matthew 1:18-23; John 1:1-3) Holy Spirit — We believe that the ministry of the Holy Spirit is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ. He convicts the world of sin, regenerates and converts sinners, and baptizes them into the church, which is the body of Christ. We believe that He indwells, guides, instructs and empowers the believer for godly living and service, and that He seals and keeps him until the Lord comes. We believe that He bestows spiritual gifts upon each one. We believe that the believer has received one or more spiritual gifts so that he might exercise them for the strengthening and outreach of the body of Christ. The practice of any gift in any gathered body shall be in keeping with the Scripture. (John 14:16-17; Ephesians 4:30; 1 Corinthians 12:7)

The Means of Salvation

— We believe that salvation from the guilt and condemnation of sin is possible only as the gift of God’s grace. It cannot be gained by good resolutions, sincere efforts, or submission to the rules, regulations or ordinances of any church, but is freely bestowed on all who put their faith in Christ and trust in the work that Christ accomplished on the cross of Calvary. All who so trust the Savior pass from death unto life, and are forgiven of their sins, accepted by the Father, and born into His family by the regenerating work of the Holy Spirit through the Word of God. (John 5:24; Ephesians 1:67; 2:8-9; Titus 3:5; 1 Peter 1:23)

Security, Assurance and Responsibility

— We believe that all the saved, those in whom God has accomplished His transforming work of grace, are kept by His power and are thus secure in Christ forever. It is their privilege to rejoice in the assurance of their salvation. However, this assurance must not be the occasion for sin, for God in His holiness cannot tolerate persistent sin in His children, and in infinite love He corrects them. True faith in Christ is expressed by a fruitful, God-pleasing life. (John 10:2729; Romans 8:19-39; 1 John 5:13; Hebrews 12:6; Matthew 7:20; James 2:20)

Vision Statement

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

Mission Statement

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

What is a “church distributed”?

Put simply: It means that church isn’t a building ... it’s people “being the church,” everywhere, every day — responding to God for who He is and what He has done. It also means that, in recognition of how God distributes different gifts among people (1 Corinthians 12:11), we connect with individuals and organizations outside our four walls for long-term support and effectiveness — without blurring distinctions.

Pastor Hunter puts it this way: “Both spiritual and intellectual maturity grow from differences.

A distributed church uses contrasts to accomplish kingdom purposes.”

“There are many parts, yet one body,” the Bible says (1 Corinthians 12:20, ESV). Parts of Northland meet as distributed churches in Central Florida (Longwood, Mount Dora and Oviedo) and online throughout the world for worship, fellowship and to be regularly distributed in service to their local communities.

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

Worship Times Saturdays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 p.m.

Sundays . . . . . 9 (hi)(sp), 11 a.m.(sp); 6 p.m.

Mondays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m. (hi) Hearing-impaired interpretation available (sp) Spanish interpretation available

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

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— We believe that man was created in the image of God, but that he sinned, incurring not only physical death, but also spiritual death, which is separation from God and which is inherited by every member of Adam’s race. We believe that man is subject to the power of the devil and has within himself no possible means of recovery or salvation.

(Genesis 1:26; 1 John 1:8-10; Romans 6:23)

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

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

The Church

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Man

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

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The Christian’s Walk

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

The Eternal State

— We believe that the souls of those who have trusted in the Lord Jesus Christ for salvation do, at death, immediately pass into His presence and there remain in conscious bliss until the resurrection of the body at His coming for the church, when soul and glorified body, reunited, will be associated with Him forever in glory.

We believe that unbelievers will be punished with everlasting separation from the presence of the Lord and the glory of His power. (John 3:15-16; Hebrews 9:28; Matthew 25:41-46)

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.

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contact info

530 Dog Track Road, Longwood, FL 32750 www.northlandchurch.net | info@northlandchurch.net Main Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 Main Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4020 Northland Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7199 Send newspaper correspondence to: newspaper@northlandchurch.net

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

DISTRIBUTED SITES

Whom do I contact if:

MOUNT DORA SITE The Seventh-Day Adventist Church. . . . . . . . . 9 and 11 a.m.

18440 Highway 441, Mount Dora, FL 32757 The church is on the left side of the highway. Look for the “Northland” sign.

Facebook.com . . . . www.facebook.com/northlandmountdora General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7184 Bill Chapman, Site Minister. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352-434-4116 or bill.chapman@northlandchurch.net OVIEDO SITE Hagerty High School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 and 11 a.m.

3225 Lockwood Blvd., Oviedo, FL 32765 The school is located on Lockwood Blvd., between E. Mitchell Hammock and E. McCulloch roads.

Northland at Oviedo Community Center (NOCC) 561 E. Mitchell Hammock Road, #300, Oviedo, FL 32765 Oviedo Blog Website. . . . . . . . . . . northlandchurch.net/oviedo Facebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . www.facebook.com/northlandoviedo General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 Jeremy Jobson, Site Minister. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-929-3053 or jeremy.jobson@northlandchurch.net

I am in crisis?

Northland’s main line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000

HOME CHURCHES Bridgewater, NJ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 9 a.m.

Jorge De La Rosa: j_master18@hotmail.com or 407-748-2421 Cape Canaveral, FL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mondays, 7 p.m.

David Heck: corso64@gmail.com or 407-385-0108 Crystal River, FL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturdays, 5 p.m.

Tom and Alice Austin: aaustin@qahomes.com or 352-270-8764

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

Learn more about Pastor Hunter’s life in ministry at northlandchurch.net/joelhunter.

DeLand, FL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 11 a.m.

Jeff and Cindy Reinertsen: jsrein1@gmail.com or 386-736-9746 Marco Island, FL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturdays, 5 p.m.

Sam Lewis: samllewis@aol.com or 407-310-1719 Ocoee, FL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 9 a.m.

Marty McCoy: mmccoy@kostoandrotella.com or 407-733-5989 Ponce Inlet, FL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 9 a.m.

Joe and Donna Leonardo: josephleonardo@sprintmail.com or 386-236-8871 Salisbury, NC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 5:30 p.m.

Laurie and Tim Klaus: pianolauriek@yahoo.com or 704-636-5966 Tyngsboro, MA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturdays, 5 p.m.

Debbie Miller: NorthlandTyngsboro@gmail.com or 978-649-6115 Utica, NY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 11 a.m.

Terri McDowell: terrilee.mcdowell@gmail.com or 845-332-6762 Venice, FL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 6 p.m.

Ron and Marcy Burth: marciabedford@yahoo.com or 941-493-6965

I want to seek counseling?

Counseling referral line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7204 I have a prayer request?

Prayer request line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4025 or pray.northlandchurch.net I need the Hospital Ministry to pay a visit?

Elaine Harland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7149 or elaine.harland@northlandchurch.net I want to become a member?

Ruth Sapp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4039 or ruth.sapp@northlandchurch.net I have accepted Christ into my heart and wish to be baptized?

Sharon Ferreira (adult/student) . . . . . . . . 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@northlandchurch.net

Diane Jones (infants–grade school). . . . . 407-949-7188 or diane.jones@northlandchurch.net I need information on Student Ministries?

Shaylynn Stoner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net I need information about Children’s Ministries?

Debbie Blahnik. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .407-949-7162 or debbie.blahnik@northlandchurch.net I am interested in Distributed Journeys?

Patti Harshey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0573 or patti.harshey@northlandchurch.net; or visit SomedayIsToday.net I want to help at Northland?

Lori Holton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 lori.holton@northlandchurch.net I want to get involved in a serve project?

Dana Kobosky. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7156 or serve@northlandchurch.net; or visit northlandchurch.net/serve I am getting married?

Sharon Ferreira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@northlandchurch.net I need to plan a funeral?

Sharon Ferreira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@northlandchurch.net I want to learn more about your Spanish Ministry?

Ivan Portillo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 or ivan.portillo@northlandchurch.net I have a special needs child or if I have special needs?

Laura Lee Wright. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0549 or lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net

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EASTER LILIES

In honor or memory of our loved ones.

In honor of:

In memory of:

Olivia Katheryn by her mother and brother

Edith Ashton, grandmom, by Margie Burden

Asato family by Hiromi Thompson

Mr. and Mrs. “Skip” Kellogg by their daughter Ami Colee

Gordon Clark by Bob, Ann, Nicole and Megan Clark

Denny Ashcraft by Martha Poppe

Jack Keys by David and Daphne Keys

Frank M. Drake by his wife, Jackie D. Drake

Donald L. Bajgier Sr. by D.J. and Amanda Bajgier

Nikki King by her dad

Mary Lou and Larry Ferris by David and Daphne Keys

Clare Balmer by his daughter Betty Rhodes

Steve King by Howard, Ann and Wesley

Charles “Chad” Fizer V by Charles and Marleena Fizer

James Barley, loving father and grandparent, by Justin, Shannon, Reagan and Emma

Clarence and Florence Kressin by Rae and Mark Kressin

John Harrison by the Brotsch children and Susan Harrison Ruth Hewitt, mom, by Margie Burden Karen Hollis by Carolyn Hollis Don Hoskinson by Bob, Ann, Nicole and Megan Clark Kitty Keys by David and Daphne Keys Robbie, Hunter, Mason Demetree and C.J. Lee, four special grandsons, by Diane Lee

Marvin Barnett by Lavena Barnett

Mr. and Mrs. Ovila Joseph La Forest by Jay and Christine La Forest

David Webb Bassick by Jay and Christine La Forest

Jack Lanman by Jan Lanman

Leigh H. Baugniet, brother, by Lynn A. Conley

My beloved husband, Lynnwood Lee, by Diane Lee

Orin C. Baugniet, father, by Lynn A. Conley

Woody Lee by Robert and Jenny Demetree

Richard and Margaret Beitel by Richard and Peggy Straw

Joan Leeke by David and Susan Burkett

Grandpa Berns by Aiden, Ethan and Sierra

Audrey and Frank Leist by David and Daphne Keys

Audrey Leist by David and Daphne Keys

Bill, Kanny and George by the Poppe-Klein family

Warren Loller by the Katauskas family

Melba Lorah by Joe and Rita Divver

Pam Bradshaw, loving daughter, by her parents, Mike and Betty Farley

Don Lucas by the Costantini family

Michael A. Spano by Ralph and Sharon Spano Michael Spano by Bob and Debbie Cardenas Rev. Roy Takaya by Hiromi Thompson Jack and Arlene Terman by Edwina Terman Carrie E. Weaver by Dianna Baronville and Larry Thackwell Wilhelmina Wright, grandmom, by Margie Burden Mr. Thedeus Zmich by Casey and Annie Zmich Mr. Zygmunt Zmich by Casey and Annie Zmich

Pam Bradshaw, loving sister and aunt, by Shannon, Justin, Reagan and Emma Pam Bradshaw by the “Ladies That Count” Robert Brotsch by the Brotsch children and Susan Harrison Concetta Bruno by Ralph and Sharon Spano Charles and Jean Burkett by David and Susan Burkett Sam, Jeff and Chuck Caruso by Dede Caruso Eleanor Clark by Bob, Ann, Nicole and Megan Clark Clayton L. Cook by David, Ann, Lorin, Kasey Lee and Mary Jo Cook Donald C. Cook by David, Ann, Lorin, Kasey Lee and Mary Jo Cook

Beulah Mackey by the Katauskas family Anna Marinello by Paula, Ralph and Dawn DiBari Warren Matherly by Howard, Ann and Wesley Alfred McCabe by the McCabe family James McCabe by the McCabe family Bill McMullen by the McMullen family William and Elaine Menucci by Rae and Mark Kressin William Menucci Jr. by Rae and Mark Kressin Vernon Meredith by Phyllis Hamilton and the McClouds Miss Courtney Michelle Miller by Addison Michelle and Benjamin Poe John and Nancy Miller by Polly Lindsay

William Dasch by Mary Dasch

Genevive NeJame by Robert and Jenny Demetree

John Daw by Robert and Jenny Demetree

Edith Pedrotti by the Brotsch children and Susan Harrison

Mr. and Mrs. Carmen DeStout Jr. by Donna Delzingaro

Emily Price Peterson by Jay and Christine La Forest

Desi DiFazio by Lou and Brenda DiFazio

Stephen Ross Peterson by Donna Peterson Moskau

Joseph Richard Divver Jr. by Joe and Rita Divver

William “Bill” Petschel by Barbara, Will and Amber Petschel

Frank Drake by Dana and Bill Drake

Lester Poppe by Martha Poppe

Frank M. Drake by his wife, Jackie D. Drake

Jack Prescott by Lavena Barnett

Mark Dunton by Darlene Dunton

Great Grandma Charline Robertson by Andrea, Ivan and Devin Portillo

Jean Follrath by Howard, Ann and Wesley Dr. James Fuller by Dana and Bill Drake “Gedo” Grandpa by your loving family Lew Hamilton by Phyllis Hamilton and the McClouds Wayne Hancock by Lavena Barnett Beatrice E. Hansel (Baugniet), mother, by Lynn A. Conley Ernest E. Hansel, stepdad, by Lynn A. Conley J.C. Hansen by B.J. Hansen Ruth Harrison by the Brotsch children and Susan Harrison Eleanore Hoskinson by Bob, Ann, Nicole and Megan Clark Virginia Hoyt by Tom and Jeanette Herter Ava Belle Hunter by Joel and Becky Hunter Ava Hunter by a Northlander who still remembers Evert and Esther Idema by Roger and Sandra Vick Ronald H. Johnson by Christine D. Johnson Vera Ruth Johnson by Christine D. Johnson W.M.D. Johnson by Shirley L. Johnson Ruth Katauskas by the Katauskas family

Saundra, my sister, by Cheryl Macartney Anne and Jack Seebald by Betsy and Frank Dasse Marcia Connie Spano by Ralph and Sharon Spano Michael A. Spano by Ralph and Sharon Spano Michael Spano by Bob and Debbie Cardenas Jeanne Squires by Jolene Burns Lloyd and Noreen Straw by Richard and Peggy Straw James E. Taylor Ph.D by Marty and Kari Taylor and family Frank S. Tibbitts by Susan Bergstresser John and Doris Vick by Roger and Sandra Vick Beloved brother Wm. H. Wariner III by Gail Williams Frank J. Weaver by Dianna Baronville and Larry Thackwell John A. Weis by Lou and Brenda DiFazio Henry and Evelyn Werner by Rae and Mark Kressin Bettye Wicker by Edwina Terman Paul D. Wright by Charles and Marleena Fizer Dr. Dick Wynn by Ralph and Sharon Spano Eileen Oakley Yashovitch, Grandma Y, by your loving family Noah Blake Young by Mommy and Daddy, Matthew and Tonia Young Terri Zeman by Rae and Mark Kressin