Worship Guide-Respond 21

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED MAY 25-27, 2013

What’s Current Here’s a sampling of the many upcoming opportunities to respond to God:

LIVE GENEROUSLY: DISASTER RELIEF

Join the Outreach Effort Our disaster response team has arrived in Moore, Oklahoma, to serve those affected by the recent tornados. This team of faithful volunteers will serve meals, offer spiritual support and provide assistance any way they can.

Want to help?

Give: You can now give online toward Northland’s disaster relief general support efforts at donate.northlandchurch.net/relief.

FAMILY FOOD TRUCKS

Gather Around the Table!

ADULT BAPTISMS

Come to the Water!

Learn more on page 8 in Respond or at northlandchurch.net.

Details at northlandchurch.net!

At Northland, we think baptism is a wonderful expression of the lordship of Christ in your life.

More importantly, it is obedience to Christ’s direct command in Matthew 28:19. If baptism is something you’ve never done before and would like to do, now’s the time!

Here’s your chance to learn all about the summer Northland’s got planned for Children’s and Student Ministries! Bring your own food or buy some at the trucks and sit down amongst your Northland family for an evening of fun and community!

Sunday, June 9, 2 p.m. at the Watkins’ home.

Saturday, June 8, 6 p.m. at The Rink in Longwood.

Pray: Lift up the team, our friends at Journey Church, in Oklahoma, who have invited us to serve, and the families affected by this most recent tragedy.

New to Northland?

Tell us a little about yourself! Just drop this card in an offering box or stop by The HUB or an Info Kiosk in the foyer on your way out — we want to get to know you …

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY.

Name(s)_____________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

WELCOME! Let’s worship God together!

The mission of Northland, A Church Distributed is to Respond to God for the Benefit of Others.

Our Vision is to see people coming to Christ and to be transformed together as we link locally and globally to worship and serve everywhere, every day. Join us!

Email_________________________________________________________________________________________

Participate & Connect:

Which site are you attending? [ ] Longwood [ ] Mount Dora [ ] Oviedo [ ] Other__________________________

northlandchurch.net

Phone_______________________________________________________________________________________

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

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Address______________________________________________________________________________________

I am [ ] a child [ ] a middle school student [ ] a high school student [ ] an adult. [ ] I am a new believer. I recently trusted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. [ ] I would like to know more about how to get connected.

Get “What’s Current”:

northlandchurch.net/resources/newsletter facebook.com/northlandchurch twitter.com/northlandchurch Visit an Info Kiosk in the foyer or the HUB.

Call 407-949-4000.

530 Dog Track Road, Longwood, FL 32750

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

generous.northlandchurch.net

Financial Report — May 14 to 20, 2013 This Week

This Year to Date

Need. . . . . . . . . . 225,000 Need. . . . . . . . 4,500,000 Received. . . . . . . 234,519 Received. . . . . . 4,396,997 Difference. . . . . . . . . 9,519 Difference. . . . . (103,003)

5/25-27/2013

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED MAY 25-27, 2013

What’s Current Here’s a sampling of the many upcoming opportunities to respond to God:

LIVE GENEROUSLY: DISASTER RELIEF

Join the Outreach Effort Our disaster response team has arrived in Moore, Oklahoma, to serve those affected by the recent tornados. This team of faithful volunteers will serve meals, offer spiritual support and provide assistance any way they can.

Want to help?

Give: You can now give online toward Northland’s disaster relief general support efforts at donate.northlandchurch.net/relief.

FAMILY FOOD TRUCKS

ADULT BAPTISMS

Gather Around the Table!

Come to the Water!

Saturday, June 8, 6 p.m. at The Rink in Longwood.

Sunday, June 9, 2 p.m. at the Watkins’ home.

Here’s your chance to learn all about the summer Northland’s got planned for Children’s and Student Ministries! Bring your own food or buy some at the trucks and sit down amongst your Northland family for an evening of fun and community!

At Northland, we think baptism is a wonderful expression of the lordship of Christ in your life.

More importantly, it is obedience to Christ’s direct command in Matthew 28:19. If baptism is something you’ve never done before and would like to do, now’s the time!

Details at northlandchurch.net!

Learn more on page 8 in Respond or at northlandchurch.net.

Pray: Lift up the team, our friends at Journey Church, in Oklahoma, who have invited us to serve, and the families affected by this most recent tragedy.

New to Northland?

Tell us a little about yourself! Just drop this card in an offering box or stop by The HUB or an Info Kiosk in the foyer on your way out — we want to get to know you …

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY.

Name(s)_____________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

WELCOME! Let’s worship God together!

The mission of Northland, A Church Distributed is to Respond to God for the Benefit of Others.

Our Vision is to see people coming to Christ and to be transformed together as we link locally and globally to worship and serve everywhere, every day. Join us!

Email_________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

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

Phone_______________________________________________________________________________________

northlandchurch.net

Which site are you attending? [ ] Longwood [ ] Mount Dora [ ] Oviedo [ ] Other__________________________

Participate & Connect:

Address______________________________________________________________________________________

I am [ ] a child [ ] a middle school student [ ] a high school student [ ] an adult. [ ] I am a new believer. I recently trusted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. [ ] I would like to know more about how to get connected.

5/25-27/2013

Get “What’s Current”:

northlandchurch.net/resources/newsletter facebook.com/northlandchurch twitter.com/northlandchurch Visit an Info Kiosk in the foyer or the HUB.

Call 407-949-4000.

530 Dog Track Road, Longwood, FL 32750

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

Financial Report — May 14 to 20, 2013

generous.northlandchurch.net

Difference. . . . . . . . . 9,519 Difference. . . . . (103,003)

This Week

This Year to Date

Need. . . . . . . . . . 225,000 Need. . . . . . . . 4,500,000 Received. . . . . . . 234,519 Received. . . . . . 4,396,997

A MESSAGE FROM PASTOR JEFF BELL

“... each one is tempted when ... evil motives” James 2:1-7 (NASB) My brethren, do not hold your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with an attitude of personal favoritism. For if a man comes into your assembly with a gold ring and dressed in fine clothes, and there also comes in a poor man in dirty clothes, and you pay special attention to the one who is wearing the fine clothes, and say, “You sit here in a good place,” and you say to the poor man, “You stand over there, or sit down by my footstool,” have you not made distinctions among yourselves, and become judges with evil motives? Listen, my beloved brethren: did not God choose the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him? But you have dishonored the poor man. Is it not the rich who oppress you and personally drag you into court?

Do they not blaspheme the fair name by which you have been called?

PRAYER Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.

Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones you have crushed rejoice.

Hide your face from my sins and blot out all my iniquity.

Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.

Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me.

Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.

—Psalm 51:7-12 (NIV)

DIG DEEPER

Be in Community:

(Read about Pastor Jeff at northlandchurch.net/team/jeff_bell.)

Worship focus

Worship God today as the One who sees. His eyes see deeply into our souls. We look at the outward appearance, but God looks at our hearts. He forgives our sin and sees us through the saving blood of His Son.

Want to spark conversation in your group this week?

Use the week’s daily devotional content!

Find the entire week’s devotionals online at

Devotional:

worship.northlandchurch.net!

We live in a society that fails to see the true value in relationship, viewing everything as a commodity – even people. Often our temptation is to use people for our own advantage, rather than remembering that we are here to serve them. We tend to be connivers, seeking our own material gain, social status or even attention.

Our patterns of behavior reveal the self-centeredness in our hearts.

In this week’s scripture, James focuses on the judgments the church was making between rich and poor, and the tendency he saw for members to manipulate their interactions with those they perceived to have something to offer. Like anger, making distinctions among people — playing favorites — comes from a misunderstanding (or misuse) of our calling in Christ. As Christians, we are called to love, to respond to all people with the mercy and grace we have received.

So, who impresses you? When a stranger enters your world, what are your immediate thoughts? What is your motivation in beginning and maintaining a relationship with that person?

Compare your thoughts and motivations to Jesus’ interaction with us. Equal value is bestowed upon all who are called by Jesus. If you saw everyone as Jesus does, would that change any of your relationships this week? What would it take for you to enter situations looking for ways to benefit those around you? Try to see serving others as your worship today.

Let Us Know!

How can we help? Need to update your contact information, or want more information about a particular ministry or opportunity? Let us know — just drop this card in an offering box, or stop by The HUB or an Info Kiosk in the foyer on your way out!

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY.

Name(s) ________________________________________________________________________________________ Email ___________________________________________________________________________________________

I cannot, by direct moral effort, give myself new motives. After the first few steps in the Christian life we realize that everything which really needs to be done in our souls can be done only by God. — C.S. Lewis

Address ________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone __________________________________________________________________________________________ [ ] The above is an update.

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

Prayer request: _ ______________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________

I’d like more information about: ____________________________________________________________ [ ] I am a new believer. I recently trusted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior.

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED MAY 25-27, 2013

What’s Current Here’s a sampling of the many upcoming opportunities to respond to God:

LIVE GENEROUSLY: DISASTER RELIEF

Join the Outreach Effort Our disaster response team has arrived in Moore, Oklahoma, to serve those affected by the recent tornados. This team of faithful volunteers will serve meals, offer spiritual support and provide assistance any way they can.

Want to help?

Give: You can now give online toward Northland’s disaster relief general support efforts at donate.northlandchurch.net/relief.

FAMILY FOOD TRUCKS

ADULT BAPTISMS

Gather Around the Table!

Come to the Water!

Saturday, June 8, 6 p.m. at The Rink in Longwood.

Sunday, June 9, 2 p.m. at the Watkins’ home.

Here’s your chance to learn all about the summer Northland’s got planned for Children’s and Student Ministries! Bring your own food or buy some at the trucks and sit down amongst your Northland family for an evening of fun and community!

At Northland, we think baptism is a wonderful expression of the lordship of Christ in your life.

More importantly, it is obedience to Christ’s direct command in Matthew 28:19. If baptism is something you’ve never done before and would like to do, now’s the time!

Details at northlandchurch.net!

Learn more on page 8 in Respond or at northlandchurch.net.

Pray: Lift up the team, our friends at Journey Church, in Oklahoma, who have invited us to serve, and the families affected by this most recent tragedy.

New to Northland?

Tell us a little about yourself! Just drop this card in an offering box or stop by The HUB or an Info Kiosk in the foyer on your way out — we want to get to know you …

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY.

Name(s)_____________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

WELCOME! Let’s worship God together!

The mission of Northland, A Church Distributed is to Respond to God for the Benefit of Others.

Our Vision is to see people coming to Christ and to be transformed together as we link locally and globally to worship and serve everywhere, every day. Join us!

Email_________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

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

Phone_______________________________________________________________________________________

northlandchurch.net

Which site are you attending? [ ] Longwood [ ] Mount Dora [ ] Oviedo [ ] Other__________________________

Participate & Connect:

Address______________________________________________________________________________________

I am [ ] a child [ ] a middle school student [ ] a high school student [ ] an adult. [ ] I am a new believer. I recently trusted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. [ ] I would like to know more about how to get connected.

5/25-27/2013

Get “What’s Current”:

northlandchurch.net/resources/newsletter facebook.com/northlandchurch twitter.com/northlandchurch Visit an Info Kiosk in the foyer or the HUB.

Call 407-949-4000.

530 Dog Track Road, Longwood, FL 32750

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

Financial Report — May 14 to 20, 2013

generous.northlandchurch.net

Difference. . . . . . . . . 9,519 Difference. . . . . (103,003)

This Week

This Year to Date

Need. . . . . . . . . . 225,000 Need. . . . . . . . 4,500,000 Received. . . . . . . 234,519 Received. . . . . . 4,396,997

JUNE 2013

www.northlandchurch.net

BE THE CHURCH EVERYWHERE, EVERY DAY

LIVE GENEROUSLY: DISASTER RELIEF Join the Outreach Effort You can now give online toward Northland’s disaster relief general support efforts at donate.northlandchurch.net/relief.

GO CHECK OUT THE HUB

SCHOOL’S OUT, SUMMER IS HERE!

Looking to get connected?

Find more information?

Grab some coffee and conversation?

Lots of fun is planned the next couple of months for Children’s and Student Ministries!

The Hub is a good place to start!

Mark your calenders …

Learn more on pages 3 and 7.

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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)

Man

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

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

OUR PURPOSE: WHY WE ARE HERE From its inception in 1972, Northland has been unwavering in its purpose: To bring people to maturity in Christ.

OUR VISION: WHAT WE SEE

A vision is a clear mental picture of a preferable future. It sees the future through the eyes of faith.

It shares the perspective of the biblical writer when he wrote the following words: “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1, NASB).

Northland’s vision is to see people coming to Christ, and to be transformed together as we link locally and globally to worship and serve everywhere, every day.

OUR MISSION: WHAT WE DO

At Northland, we believe God’s call to us as a body of believers is to respond to Him for the benefit of others. There are countless ways that one can respond to God’s grace and goodness.

We have identified the following ways that we, as a church, regularly want to respond together: Worshiping God — John 4:21 Glorify God for who He is and what He has done.

Reading the Bible — Jeremiah 1:12 Study God’s message to you often.

Sharing our stories — 1 Peter 3:15 Tell others what God is doing in your life.

Being in community — John 13:35 Foster environments for relationship.

Praying — 1 Peter 3:12 Engage in conversation with God. Serving others — Matthew 25:40 Meet the needs of the people around you.

Living generously — Matthew 6:21 Give what God’s given you.

We believe that as we respond to God together we will be transformed into the image of Christ.

LONGWOOD WORSHIP TIMES Saturdays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 p.m.

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

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

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

NOT LOCAL? Join us for LIVE online worship at

northlandchurch.net

¿Habla español?

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.!

during any of our worship times!

The Church

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

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.

facebook.com/northlandchurch

twitter.com/northlandchurch

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

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

A host will be there to connect with you.

Or visit northlandchurch.net/new.

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AT NORTHLAND

BY ALLISON HURTADO

S

ummertime is here! For parents, summer can mean a lot of planning. Finding activities to keep kids busy can be a full-time job. For others, summer might just mean 90-degree weather and thunderstorms. But here’s one thing it’s not at Northland: boring. Here’s a sampling of what’s in store at Longwood.

Family Fun Children’s Ministries and Student Ministries will join forces and kick off our summer activities June 8 at 6 p.m.

Local food trucks will be available for you and your family to enjoy. Load up the kids, and bring your favorite dessert to share.

Bring your lawn chairs or blankets so you can connect with other families. A short presentation will take place at 7 p.m., during which you’ll learn what T-n-T and Nick @ Nite are all about, and see what IAMTHIRD has planned. You’ll also hear what Children’s Ministries has planned for the younger kids in your brood.

Are you a parent of a child with a disability? There are events designed with you in mind! Buddy Break kicks off June 8. This free program is designed to give parents a three-hour break while kids have some fun! Also, a Sonshine Kids cookout is planned for July, with water games and social time for kids and kids-at-heart alike.

The whole family will enjoy the “Of Stories and Songs” concert June 21. The Central Florida Community Orchestra not only uses sound, but also includes visual elements to create a fantastic show. Tickets are $10, and anyone under age 16 gets in free!

The Worship in the Arts Camp is already full, but that doesn’t mean you can’t participate! On June 28, campers will present “The Vine,” a concert that serves as an expression of Jesus’ teaching on the Vine and the branches in John 15:1-17. After the performance, everyone is invited to view the Young Artists Art Gallery. Did we mention that admission is free?

Wait, There’s More!

Why should the kids have all the fun? Adults can enjoy summer at Northland too.

Moms, take a break, and sit down with a good book.

The Northland Bookstore is starting a book club July 24.

You might read Pastor Lon Garber’s new book, The Leap, or Practicing the Presence of Jesus, by Wally Armstrong. The featured titles will be offered at a discount at the bookstore.

This gathering will include fellowship and even discussions with the authors, when they’re available.

Military veterans also are invited out this summer.

Northland’s Veterans for Christ group meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Come share stories of your time in the Armed Forces.

The goal is to minister to the Orlando veteran community while supporting one another.

Is knitting your favorite pastime? Want to learn? You’re invited to Knit and Chat. Learn how to knit or crochet while enjoying the company of people united in Christ. ¿Habla Español? Northland’s Spanish Ministry also has events planned just for you. The third Friday of every month is potluck night. Worship and connect with families while sharing a meal.

Summer will never drag here at Northland! We’re gearing up for an exciting summer with even more ways to get involved. We have classes starting for married couples, families and singles! Visit northlandchurch.net/calendar, and explore more of what Northland has to offer this summer.

CHILDREN AND FAMILIES: Family Food Truck Night June 8, 6 p.m., The Field. Grab some grub, and learn about the amazing summer that Children’s Ministries and Student Ministries have planned for your elementary, middle school and high school students. Bring the entire family!

Discovering the Bible’s Power Wednesdays, June 12 through July 17, 6:30 to 8 p.m. This is an opportunity for children grades two through five and their parents to study the Bible together! The fee: $5. and registration: Gale Watzel at rgjace@earthlink.net or 407-6211131 “Of Stories and Songs” June 21, 7:30 p.m. This is a beautiful concert experience presented by the Central Florida Community Orchestra.

Tickets are $10 (kids under 16 get in free) and are available at northlandchurch.net/calendar.

Building Strong Families Saturdays, June 22 through July 27. Interact in games with other families to learn and grow together. and registration: northlandchurch.net/middleschool and northlandchurch.net/highschool Kids Games June 22, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For kids ages 6 to 12, the games and learning reveal a deeper life message. The cost: $5. Register at http://nland.ch/junekidsgames.

“The Vine” June 28, 7 p.m., sanctuary. This concert will be performed by young artists from Northland’s Worship in the Arts Camp.

Admission is free.

STUDENTS: T-n-T Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 11 through August 1 (Off July 4), 1 to 5 p.m. T-n-T offers explosive fun for middle schoolers! Register by completing a student profile at northlandchurch.net/middleschool.

Nick @ Nite June 20 through August 1 (off July 4), The Rink. There is a new event every Thursday for high school students. It could be a paint war, an Amazing Race or a Nerf battle! Register by completing a student profile at northlandchurch.net/ highschool.

Summer IAMTHIRD Wednesdays, June 12 through July 31 (Off July 3), 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink. High schoolers get a night of worship, games and a message. Register by completing a student profile at northlandchurch.net/highschool.

SPECIAL NEEDS: Buddy Break!

June 8 and July 13, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This free program helps kids learn and make new friends while parents or caregivers enjoy a three-hour break!

Heather Subbert at heather.subbert@northlandchurch.net

Sonshine Kids Group: Potluck and Playdate July 6, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Connect with a group of families that have children with disabilities. and registration: Heather Subbert at heather.subbert@ northlandchurch.net

MARRIED COUPLES: Transformers Sundays, 10:45 a.m. to noon. Young married couples in their mid-20s to early 40s build relationships by studying God’s Word and applying it to everyday life.

Tim or Michelle Kutcher at tim.kutcher@gmail.com Marriage Oneness Wednesdays, June 5 through July 17, 8:45 p.m. This class helps couples grow in true intimacy, connection and purpose. The cost: $50 per couple. and registration: Rick Burns at rickandjolene@outlook.com or 407-462-5130

ADULTS/OTHER: New Believers Class (Women) Wednesdays, June 5 through July 10, 6:30 to 8 p.m., room 4204. This class is for all women who are new believers or have recommitted their lives to Christ and who want to grow in intimacy with Him. The cost: $5 to cover materials.

Kari Maggard at karimaggard@gmail.com or 407-592-3001 Shaun Groves in Concert July 5, 7 p.m. Presented by Art House Orlando, this concert benefits Compassion International. Tickets are $10 and are available at arthouseorlando.com.

Beth Moore Bible Study Mondays, July 15 through August 12, 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; or Tuesdays, July 16 through August 13, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., fellowship hall. Ladies, join us these five lifechanging weeks, with dynamic videos and no homework.

Child care is available with a reservation; contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@northlandchurch.net.

Northland Bookstore Book Club Beginning July 24, 7 p.m. Read, fellowship and discuss books. Featured titles will be offered at a discount in the Northland Bookstore.

Donna Duckhorn in the bookstore or at donna.duckhorn@northlandchurch.net Knit and Chat Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., foyer. Enjoy fellowship while sharing the joy of knitting. and to join: Nitza at milliesnow009@yahoo.com Veterans for Christ Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 5110. Veterans of the Armed Forces grow together in Christ by sharing common experiences and supporting one another.

Randy Mixon at rmixon75@gmail.com or 808-343-4391 Spanish Ministry Third Friday of each month, 7 p.m., room 5109.

Dr . Laura Capizzano at laura.capizzano@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1824

Questions? Visit the Welcome Desk or email info@northlandchurch.net.

There’s more to explore at northlandchurch.net/calendar.

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Making Someday, Today Can Take a Leap of Faith M

y name is Dave VerNooy, and I live in Oxford, Connecticut.

Some of my friends thought I was a little crazy to go on a mission trip with a Florida church I had only physically attended once, and where I didn’t know anyone at all. But sometimes God may want us to take a leap of faith that not everyone around us understands. For me, this felt like one of those moments.

My wife and I have been joining Northland online for about a year, and while I was in the middle of looking for a service project I could participate in, someone highlighted trips on the “Someday Is Today” website.

The idea of going on a service trip with a Christian connection appealed to me, and the work rebuilding Camp ToknowHim in Alabama sounded perfect. I was a little worried about whether I would be accepted into the Northland group or feel like an outsider … but I decided to take the leap.

Starting with my first email back from Bud Abt, saying I could go on the trip, I felt welcome like a longtime Northland member. My sore muscles have just about recovered, yet the work trip experience will live on for years. It was everything I had hoped for. Work at the camp was inspiring, and everyone on the trip extended warm Christian fellowship.

Online worship from Connecticut will feel a little deeper and more personal as I remember the people from Florida whom I worked alongside.

Time spent in Christian community, and doing work that will touch lives and potentially bring people closer to a path with God, is time well spent. I look forward to another “Someday Is Today” journey with Northland.

Dave VerNooy, Jose Simon and David Falise build a deck.

Vapor barrier wrap was installed on a new dining porch.

Erica Carr prepares a support post for the porch.

The Alabama Distributed Journey team.

Carl Reiche and Tim Young frame a new dining porch.

Bubba and Doug clear the grounds.

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SERVE LOCALLY Serve Team Sightings

At LifeHope, staff and volunteer advocates meet one-on-one with guests to understand their individual circumstances. LifeHope guests then commit to worship, serve and attend classes designed for their specific needs.

All activities are geared toward connecting them to the body of Christ.northlandchurch.net/lifehope

Each month FAO advocates meet for fellowship, supervision and training that provides the needed support when working with homeless families. northlandchurch.net/FAO

Local Serve Day happens here at Northland and beyond. Groups of various sizes gather to serve the needs of the Longwood site and the community. Opportunities for families and individuals are available throughout each month. serve.northlandchurch.net/ministries/local_serving

More than 80 people attended the orphan care ministry info session in May. Over the next several months, Northland will offer foster care training, support groups for those who are in the process of adopting or waiting for a placement, and “Empower to Connect” sessions, equipping families to bring hope and healing to adopted and foster children. northlandchurch.net/orphans

Our disaster response team has arrived in Moore, Oklahoma, to serve those affected by the recent tornados. This team of faithful volunteers will serve meals, offer spiritual support and provide assistance any way they can. Want to help? Pray: Lift up the team, our friends at Journey Church, in Oklahoma, who have invited us to serve, and the families affected by this tragedy. Give: You can now give online toward Northland’s disaster relief general support efforts at donate.northlandchurch.net/relief.

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VOLUNTEER at Northland Sarah Mattingly Dishes About Food and Hospitality Roles

BY JAMES LI

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was just listening to a song written in 1950 by Eileen Barton called “If I Knew You Were Comin’ I’dve Baked a Cake.” It’s such a cheerful song, and it reminded me of growing up in a small church, enjoying the church potluck with some good ole home cooking. I remember each week checking the church bulletin to see if that was the week the church would host Sarah Mattingly the potluck, with the vast assortment of casseroles, dishes and desserts ... obviously including cakes.

This month, I spoke with Northland staff member Sarah Mattingly, our events manager, in-house “food connoisseur” and resident in the Hub, about her roles at Northland.

James: Sarah, How many years have you been at Northland, and what roles have you had over the years?

Sarah: I’ve been on staff for 15 years and have had quite a few different roles. I started as the worship administrative assistant, and since then I’ve also been an assistant to Dr. Joel C. Hunter and Pastor Vernon Rainwater, as well as for Accounts Receivable, HR, Media Design and our Service (mission) department. I’m currently the events manager, one of the directors of our summer internship program, True North Academy, and also I assist in the Hub.

James Li is ready to sign you up.

Sarah: We have a team of congregants who love to cook who make up our Sunday morning hospitality team. This team is responsible for the preparation and serving of breakfast for all of the volunteers and staff who work at Longwood on Sunday mornings. It’s a big undertaking, but they are a great team and really enjoy the opportunity to do what they love! The team rotates, so individuals typically only serve one Sunday a month.

James: Almost every weekend, we can visit you in the Hub. What is the purpose of the Hub, and what kinds of things happen there?

Sarah: The Hub is a place for conversation, information and connection. It’s kind of like Northland’s family room! Each weekend after worship, you can find Hub hosts, whose entire role is simply to connect with you! If you have questions about Northland or about something you heard in worship service, need prayer, are looking for opportunities to serve, are curious about what your next steps for involvement at Northland could be, or simply want to meet some new people, stop by the Hub! We’d love to see you there!

James: Are there areas where the congregation can jump in to be involved with food and hospitality?

Sarah: We are always looking for individuals who really enjoy cooking and serving in that manner for our Sunday morning team. If you’re interested, let me know; I’d love to connect with you and tell you more! Catch me at the Hub or drop me an email at sarah.mattingly@northlandchurch.net.

James: Among the many roles you have served and volunteered in, you currently have been coordinating food for the volunteer teams on Sunday mornings. Tell us a little about this.

Volunteer Opportunities!

Sunday morning hospitality team: Are you a great cook?

Love to share your talent with others? Join our hospitality team! This would be incredibly helpful and supplement the dishes we provide for our worship team and volunteers.

Any dish is welcome, so share your secret recipes with us!

Sarah Mattingly at sarah.mattingly@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7170 Welcome desk host: Be the friendly face people see when they come to Northland. Answer questions, or help folks find their way to classes or meetings. Immediate needs for Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Lori Holton at lori. holton@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1762 Children’s Ministries hospitality team: If you love to bake, sign up to provide goodies for our volunteers who faithfully serve the children of our congregation every weekend and during special events.

Michelle Filippelli at michelle. filippelli@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1770 Buddy Break baker: Support our Buddies who faithfully serve the special needs children during Buddy Break by providing baked goods or your favorite dish one Saturday a month.

Heather Subbert at heather.subbert@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1828 Tour guides: Help our big church feel small to visitors by showing them where things are located and sharing our wide range of programs and opportunities to connect.

Rebecca Lang at rebecca.lang@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1807 Foyer hosts: We are looking for volunteers who will intentionally roam the foyer before and after service to connect with congregants who may be new, elderly, or families with young children and/or with special needs.

Ruth Sapp at ruth.sapp@northlandchurch.net or 407949-4039

Did you know … … we use more than 500 volunteers across all of our weekend services? We are thankful for the hands and hearts that support our congregation in connecting with God and others.

Butch prepares fresh waffles.

Rhonda sets up the buffet.

northlandchurch.net/middleschool • northlandchurch.net/highschool

STUDENT MINISTRIES MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY To register for any of these activities and for more detailed info, visit northlandchurch.net/middleschool.

Shaylynn Stoner at 407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net MIDDLE SCHOOL DOULOS Sundays, 11 a.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Middle School Doulos will help students connect what they experience in worship service to their daily lives and was designed for parents who are serving during the 11 a.m. service.

T-n-T Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 11 through August 1 (Off July 4), 1 to 5 p.m., The Rink. The summer interns will have crazy games and all sorts of fun planned, plus ways for students to build their relationships with others and God. Students who have not previously attended are encouraged to complete the middle school profile online before attending, or at the door.

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

Shaylynn Stoner at 407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net Summer I AM THIRD Wednesdays, June 12 through July 31 (Off July 3), 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink. Incoming 9th- to 12th-graders are invited to an evening of large group discipleship, worship and community.

There is food available for purchase from 6:30 to 7 p.m., with the program kicking off at 7 p.m. First-time attendees are encouraged to complete the high school profile at northlandchurch.net/ highschool before attending.

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/highschool

ACCESS MINISTRIES FOR STUDENTS Young Life Capernaum Last Friday of each month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. An evening for teens with special needs that includes worship, dinner, fun and an opportunity to grow in faith! TEENS, volunteer to serve at Capernaum.

Heather Subbert at 407-937-1828 or heather. subbert@northlandchurch.net

COLLEGE MINISTRY Fusion (For students ages 18 to 25) Sundays, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center.

Dinner ($2 donation), Bible study and small group connection.

Michael Walker at michael.walker@ northlandchurch.net Mentor Ministry Looking for Mentees: The Mentor Ministry matches trained male volunteers with male middle and high school students who do not have a father in the picture. Parents/guardians interested in getting a student involved can visit northlandchurch.net/middleschool and complete the Mentee Application.

Mark Your Calendar!

Family Food Truck Night Saturday, June 8, 6 p.m., the Field Grab food from a food truck, or bring something from home. If you purchase from a food truck. At 7 p.m., you’ll hear about the amazing summer Student Ministries and Children’s Ministries have planned for your family. Bring a dessert to share. All ages are welcome! and registration: northlandchurch.net/middleschool and northlandchurch.net/ highschool Nick @ Nite Thursdays, June 20 through August 1 (off July 4), 7 p.m., The Rink Nick @ Nite is a summer event series for high school students and is an exciting evening full of different events, such as a paint war, a Nerf war, an Amazing Race and much more! Register by completing a student profile at northlandchurch.net/highschool.

Building Strong Families Saturdays, June 22 through July 27, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink. Families with children of all ages are invited to this evening for the whole family! Come and connect with other families as we learn and grow together. and registration at northlandchurch.net/middleschool and northlandchurch.net/ highschool.

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CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES 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.

Heather Subbert at heather.subbert@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1828

A weekday cooperative learning environment The Northland Early Learning Center will enroll children who have reached the age of 2, 3 or 4 by September 1 into the 2-, 3- or 4-year-olds class, respectively. As classes fill up, children will be placed on a waiting list and put in a class on a first-come, 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

Volunteers of the Month: Lisa Liddell and Cheyanne Reiter Children’s Ministries is blessed to have a wonderful motherdaughter team that serves together every Sunday at 9 a.m.

Lisa Liddell shares her experience and love for Jesus with the 3-yearolds each week, while her daughter Cheyanne Reiter demonstrates flexibility and a servant’s heart with every child. Congrats, Lisa and Cheyanne!

You are a perfect pair in Children’s Ministries!

Why did you draw that?

Our young artist drew a picture of Jesus being lifted up to heaven after blessing His people.

Mark Your Calendar!

Steps for Young Believers (Grades 2-5) and Their Parents Step 1 - Wednesdays, June 5 to 26, 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Step 2 - Sundays, June 9 to July 21, 3 to 4:30 p.m. $5 class fee is requested. More info on page 7. and registration: Gale Watzel at rgjace@earthlink.net Promotion Weekend — June 1-3 All children move up to the next age group and grade level.

5th-Grade Induction Ceremony Saturday, June 1, 6:45 p.m., Longwood sanctuary To register your fifth-grade, soon to be sixth-grade, child, contact Julie Meeker at julie.meeker@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7153.

Discovering the Bible’s Power (Grades 2-5) Part 1 Wednesdays, June 12 through July 17, 6:30 to 8 p.m., CWW. In this interactive class, discover the answers to questions like: What’s so special about the Bible? Where did the Bible come from? What did the first Bible look like? Does the Bible have mistakes? What’s the Bible about? And why should we read the Old Testament? $5 class fee is requested.

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

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WAYS TO RESPOND Baptisms Adult Baptisms Sunday, June 9, 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, July 20, 7 p.m., room 4206. Child care is available upon request.

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

Bible Studies

Spanish Ministry Bible Study Every Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m., room 5209, Children’s Worship Wing.

Dr. Laura Capizzano at laura.capizzano@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1824.

Ministerio Hispano de Northland: Estudio Biblico semanal en espanol.

Todos los miercoles de 7pm.a 9pm. (termina 8.30pm y luego tiempo de oracion). Comienza el Miercoles 9 de Enero. Las clases seran en el aula 5209 en la seccion de adoracion del ministerio de ninios. Bendiciones Dr. Laura Capizzano at laura.capizzano@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1824.

Transformers — Young married couples (mid-20s to -40s) Sundays, 10:45 a.m. to noon, Fellowship Hall, Student Ministries and Care Center.

Our goal is to build relationships and grow in our marriages by studying God’s Word and applying it to our lives. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net.

Tim and Michelle Kutcher at tim.kutcher@gmail.com

ADULTS

MEN

Belonging to a Family of Families — First Principle Series Sundays, starting June 9, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Nature’s Table Café. Strengthen your discipleship as we study the first principles of community life. This study uses reading, personal reflection, group interaction and serving projects as we systematically learn biblical principles. The book is available at the Northland Bookstore for $6.99.

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

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@ trubromance.com

Evening Prayer Group Thursdays, 6 to 7 p.m., prayer room.

Elaine Harland at 407-949-4002 or elaine.harland@northlandchurch.net Firm Foundations Sundays, 11 a.m., room 4209. Study the Bible chronologically for one year to understand God’s overarching plan from creation to Christ. For new adult believers and those who are seeking to gain a clear understanding of God, our relationship with Him, and the grace He has made freely available through the death of His Son. Register at northlandchurch.net/classes. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura. pinckard@northlandchurch.net.

Mike Sheffey at msheffey@cfl.rr.com John • Sundays, 9 a.m., room 4206-07 • Wednesdays, 7 p.m., room 2211, Admin Wing.

Study some of the most powerful sayings and actions in all of the ministry of Jesus.

From the I AM sayings of Jesus to the raising of Lazarus from the dead, this study will bring greater clarity to your understanding of who Jesus is and what He has done.

Barb Olsen at barbara.olsen@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7183 Luke (The Life and Times of Jesus) Sundays, 10:45 a.m., rooms 4206-07. Come early for refreshments, and make new friends.

Investigate Luke’s historical documentation of events that surround the life and teaching of Jesus. Hosted by John and Carolyn Jones.

Taught by Dr. Wayne Lukens.

Wayne Lukens at wlukens@cfl.rr.com or 407-3654735

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

Man in the Mirror Men’s Bible Study,

by Pat Morley Tuesdays, 6:45 to 8 a.m., room 1118, Student Ministries and Care Center.

Bob Shoemaker at bshoemaker@ compass1.org or 407-599-3132 Men’s Fraternity: The Quest for Authentic Manhood Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m., room 5100, CWW. This is an intensive, captivating journey that helps men: Resolve wounds from their past; embrace a biblical definition of manhood; and develop their own personal manhood plan. The required workbook can be ordered through the Northland Bookstore.

Vito Fera at vito@networksoundinc.com or 407923-5115 Philippians Thursdays, 6:30 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1118. Join this open-forum discussion on the book of Philippians: 45 minutes of study and 15 minutes of prayer.

Leo Carrier at leo@carrierinsurance.com

WOMEN Believing God, by Beth Moore This new, 11-week Bible study provides biblical guidelines and practical life lessons as we learn that there is a huge difference between believing in God and believing God as we study the lives of Abraham, Moses and others as examples of people who believed God. The workbook is at the Northland Bookstore for $16.95. Choose one of two times: • Mondays, through June 24, 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center.

Child care is available with reservations; contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net.

Cherrie Rowe at 407-322-6850, or Anne Sullivan at 407332-8318 or annesullivan@cfl.rr.com

• Tuesdays, through June 25, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Child care is available with reservations; contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@northlandchurch.net.

Cherrie Rowe at 407-322-6850, or Marlene Ross at 407-833-0094 or rossduo@cfl. rr.com The Inheritance, by Beth Moore Summer Bible study begins soon! Join us for five life-changing weeks with dynamic videos and no homework. Choose one of two times: • Mondays, July 15 through August 12, 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center.

Limited space. Child care is available with reservations; contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@northlandchurch.net.

Cherrie Rowe at 407-322-6850, or Anne Sullivan at 407-332-8318 or annesullivan@cfl.rr.com • Tuesdays, July 16 through August 13, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center.

Limited space. Child care is available with reservations; contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@northlandchurch.net.

Cherrie Rowe at 407-322-6850, or Marlene Ross at 407-833-0094 or rossduo@cfl.rr.com New Believers Class Wednesdays, June 5 through July 10, 6:30 to 8 p.m., room 4204. This class is for all women who are new believers or have recommitted their lives to Christ and who want to grow in intimacy with Christ and become empowered in their walk. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura. pinckard@northlandchurch.net. Registration fee for materials: $5.

Kari Maggard at 407-592-3001 or karimaggard@gmail.com

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

study Ron Deal’s book The Smart Stepfamily: Seven Steps to a Healthy Family. Child care is not available. The book is $13.99 in the Northland Bookstore.

Jeff Reinking at Jeffery.Reinking@ucf.edu Digging Even Deeper Saturdays, 6:45 to 8 p.m., room 4128 (cry room.) This is a time to examine the evening’s message through the Bible and how to apply it to our lives. Join in the opportunity to dig a little deeper and strengthen your walk with Jesus. It’s a great way to discover your gifts and passion for the ministry for which God has equipped you.

Child care is unavailable.

Tom and Brenda Pete at petes121@cfl.rr.com or 407-620-5454 Marriage Oneness — FamilyLife Wednesdays, June 5 through July 17, 7 to 8:45 p.m., rooms 4206-07. Join participants in this life-changing class that equips couples to grow in true intimacy, connection and purpose. They will learn valuable and practical skills, watch instructional videos, hear real-life success stories and inspirational statements, and learn helpful ways to strengthen their marriages. No matter what shape your marriage is in, this class will help you achieve oneness and grow in your love for each other! The cost: $50 for two workbooks/online assessment in the Northland Bookstore. Child care is not available. and registration: Rick and Jolene Burns at rickandjolene@outlook.com or 407-462-5130 Marriage Preparation Class Sundays, August 11 through November 10, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. This 13week class is for any couple engaged, not engaged (but seriously considering engagement) or married without the benefit of premarital counseling. The cost: $120 per couple. Registration is required by August 1 at northlandchurch.net/calendar/details/ Marriage_Prep_Course. A paper application is available at the Northland Bookstore.

Chris Kingsley at 407-949-7193

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Becoming a Disciple Wednesdays, 7 p.m., room 5100. Join participants as they study Becoming a Disciple and other studies in the “First Principles” series together. This study uses readings, personal reflection, group interaction and serving projects as they systematically learn biblical principles. The book is $6.99 in the Northland Bookstore. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura. pinckard@northlandchurch.net.

Bob and Donna Keiderling at bob.keiderling@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1789

Steps for Young Believers (Grades 2-5) and Their Parents These courses in basic discipleship include classroom sessions and daily at-home devotionals. Materials cost: $5. Registration is required.

Gale Watzel at 407-621-1131 or rgjace@earthlink.net • STEP 1—BECOMING A PART OF GOD’S FAMILY: Wednesdays, June 5 to 26, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Focus: Salvation and assurance.

Includes Communion instruction.

• STEP 2—THE MOST IMPORTANT THING: Sundays, June 9 to July 21, 3 to 4:30 p.m. 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: TBD Focus: to develop skills in exploring the Bible.

Belong/Membership Opportunities • One-day seminar: Saturday, September 14, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., The Rink.

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

Ruth Sapp at belong@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4039 • Online: Anytime at northlandchurch.net/ series/belong_study/ • DVD: Anytime and sold in the Northland bookstore at Longwood.

Blended Family Class Wednesdays, May 22 through July 17, 7 to 8:45 p.m., room 4209. If you have a blended family, join this class as participants

Groups CARE GROUPS ADULTS Alcoholics Anonymous Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 5207-8. This is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with one another, that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. AA’s primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

Frank Turner at 407-599-9770 Al-Anon Support Group Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., room 5209.

Alcoholism affects families, and can affect our emotional well-being, for better or worse.

Problem drinking can make life extremely difficult for the non-drinking family member.

Al‑Anon members share their experience, strength and hope in coping with an intimate relationship that is affected by alcoholism or drug abuse.

Frank Turner at 407-599-9770 Blessings and Challenges of Blended Families Mondays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 4216. An ongoing care group for those age 18 and up facilitates discussion on the challenges unique to blended families and offers a time of mutual encouragement as the group takes this journey together. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@northlandchurch. net.

Bob Keiderling at bob.keiderling@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1789 Celebrate Recovery Fridays, 7 to 9 p.m., Sanctuary. Gain freedom from life’s hurts, hang-ups and habits over dinner, fellowship and share groups, which include CR 101, Men’s and Women’s Addiction, Men’s and Women’s Co-dependency, Mom’s of Addicts, Men’s Anger, Men’s Sexual Addiction, Women’s Relationship Addiction, Women’s Physical, Emotional and Sexual Abuse and Eating Disorders for Women. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura. pinckard@northlandchurch.net.

Laurie Jean Harrington at celebraterecovery@ northlandchurch.net or 407-927-4393 Children of Elderly Parents Support Group First Thursday of every month starting June 6, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Longwood Health Care Center, 5120 S. Grant St., Longwood.

This support group is to encourage children who are or will be providing care for elderly parents.

Bob Keiderling at bob.keiderling@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1789 Coping with Addictions/Codependency His Way Thursdays, 7 p.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. A Christcentered, 12-step program dealing with issues such as alcohol, drugs, relationships, food, sexual addictions, codependency and issues affecting adult children of addiction. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura. pinckard@northlandchurch.net.

His Way, Frank Turner at 407-599-9770 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. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net.

GriefShare voiceline at 407-949-7152 or griefshare@ northlandchurch.net

Divorce Recovery 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. Registration and assessment are required. Cost: $5, and $19 for required book (available in the Bookstore). Child care is available.

Donna Delzingaro at 407-9371749 PRAXIS (Conquering Fear, Anger, Anxiety) Tuesdays, 7:15 to 9 p.m., rooms 5106-07, CWW. Conquer fear, anger and anxiety through biblical principles. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net.

Skye Engel at 407834-3158 PeaceSeekers This ministry takes the biblical approach to handling all levels and types of conflict and making a difference in relationships.

Mediation and biblical conflict coaching are available.

Rich Arndt at 407-221-8955 or volvoom@gmail.com Support for the Separated Tuesdays, call for time and 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 required book (available in the Northland Bookstore). Child care is available.

Donna Delzingaro at 407-937-1749

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

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

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

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

Suzanne Rucker at 407-967-9313 or LifeCounselingSolutions@gmail.com Women’s Healing Ministry Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 4218.

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

Vicki M. Wotring at 520-631-0886 or celebratelife3@aol.com

COMMUNITY GROUPS What is a community group?

It’s a small group — a gathering of you and your Christian community hinged on a mission of responding to God TOGETHER for the benefit of others! Find or form a group of your own at community.northlandchurch.net.

Dwell Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., connect for location, as it will change every week. This small group of creative and artistic young professionals ranging from age 20 to 30 years old seeks to dwell in community, both with one another and with Christ, through building authentic relationships, serving the local community, and engaging in worship and Scripture. twitter @northland_dwell or dwell.northland@gmail.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 Commit to Pray Choose and day and time to pray.

Northland’s leadership is sensing the Holy Spirit moving us as a congregation to be intentionally involved in ministry … at Northland and in the world, everywhere, every day. Join your prayers to ours as the church is being transformed by the increasingly effective ministries of congregation members, Sign up: northlandchurch.net and type in the search window: prayer about the future of northland

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS Active and Retired Law Enforcement Officers Third Thursday of the month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., room 5100, Children’s Worship Wing.

Currently studying John Eldredge’s Beautiful Outlaw.

Paul Griffith at 407-557-7678 or paulgfl02@aol.com Common Ground Adult Ministry (Ages 25-45) 1st and 3rd Mondays, 7:15 to 8:15 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Come make some friends and grow in Christ with us through fellowship, worship, and scripture. Child care is available with registration by contacting Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@northlandchurch.net.

Susan Lapp at commonground@ northlandchurch.net Kingdom Advisors Fourth 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 Knit and Chat Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Foyer by Information Desk. This group is for those who knit (or crochet) or want to learn how to knit. Knit and Chat is intended for fellowship while sharing the joy of knitting.

Contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net for child care for children 10 and under.

Nitza at milliesnow009@ yahoo.com Men’s Racquetball Group Wednesdays, 5 p.m., Sanlando Park in Altamonte Springs. After game time, the group members sit on benches and fellowship by telling life’s stories and praying for one another’s needs. This is great for exercise and fellowship. No experience is required.

Alex Crane at alexmcrane@live. com or 321-303-0831 Moms4Moms Get connected with other moms for friendship and encouragement through

meetings and playgroup activities.

Registration required.

Michelle Smith at 407-718-5510 or michellesmith8203@yahoo. com Motorcycle Group Saturday, June 8, 9:30 a.m., call for start location. Join us for this fun, fellowship and scenic ride to Yalaha.

Lori Landers at 352-729-6912 Northland Veterans for Christ Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 5110, CWW. Christian brothers and sisters who are veterans of the Armed Forces gathering to grow in Christ, share common experiences, support each other and eventually reach out to the greater community of veterans in the Orlando area.

Randy Mixon at 808-343-4391 or rmixon75@gmail.com or Peter Grace at 407575-1360 or petergrace73@yahoo.com.

Party of 8 If you’re a married 30- or 40-something, we’d love for you to be involved in this first iteration of dinner groups! If you are interested in getting together with other couples in your area once a month for four months, sign up at northlandchurch.net/dinner. dinner@ northlandchurch.net Single Purpose (Singles age 35 and up) Second and fourth Sunday of each month, 3 p.m., rooms 4206-07. Join us for dynamic Bible studies and fellowship. Learn ways to become a completely committed follower of Christ.

Teri Long or Sue Hemphill at Singlepurpose7@gmail.com, or meetup. com/oacs08/ Spanish Ministry - Monthly Gathering Third Friday of each month, 7 p.m., 5109, CWW. Bring a dish to share and any Spanish-speaking family and friends. Child care is available.

Dr. Laura Capizzano at laura.capizzano@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1824 Ministerio Hispano - Reunion Mensual Nos reunimos el tercer viernes de cada mes, 7 p.m., 5109, CWW. Traiga un plato para compartir y traiga su familia y amigos que hablan español. Cuidado de niños está disponible.

Dr. Laura Capizzano at laura. capizzano@northlandchurch.net or 407-9371824 Spanish Ministry - Spanish Interpretation Sundays, 9 and 11 a.m. services. Spanish interpretation is available online and listening devices are available at the Welcome Desk. Join the Facebook page at www. facebook.com/northlandespanol.

Dr. Laura Capizzano at laura.capizzano@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1824 Ministerio Hispano - Interpretacion en Espanol Domingos, en los servicios de las 9 y 11 a.m.

Interpretación en español esta disponible en línea y los aparatos de escucha buscarlos en el Welcome Desk. Busque en la página de Facebook enwww.facebook.com/ northlandespanol.

Dr. Laura Capizzano at laura.capizzano@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1824 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

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Serve With Northland

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

Blood Drive Sunday, June 2, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 8 p.m.; Monday, June 3, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Northland at Longwood. In May, 60 people donated 48 units, and as a result 142 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

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

Brian King at brian.king@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0567 Children’s Ministries There are plenty of ways to serve in Children’s Ministries. Whether it is through preparing the weekly take-home resources, teaching or helping in a classroom on the weekends, or manning the children’s library during the week, volunteers make a difference.

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

Jasmine Morgan at communion@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0575 Info Desk Hosts Needed Answer questions and direct newcomers before and after the worship services. Five service choices each weekend. Stop by the Info Kiosk (with the big question mark) and find out how you can get started or contact Marie Price at marie.price@northlandchurch.net.

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 Minister to Teens Do you have a heart for hurting teens?

We are looking for people to help with an exciting new ministry for students 6th- to 12th-graders. All training and materials will be provided.

Laurie Jean Harrington at celebraterecovery@northlandchurch.net 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.

Heather Subbert at 407-9371828 or heather.subbert@northlandchurch.net Ushers and Greeters Greet and seat those attending worship services. No experience necessary.

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

Celebrate Recovery – Inside Co-facilitate weekly classes in the Seminole County jail. A workbook, a DVD and materials are available. Must have one or more years of recovery. Minimum commitment: twice a month.

Paula Gillon at paula.gillon@ northlandchurch.net Child Advocates Become a Guardian ad Litem. In an ideal situation, a child has a parent or caregiver paying attention, but for many children, there is no one. Will you give some of your time and compassion to such a child? As a GAL volunteer, a Court-Appointed Special Advocate, you would be there to speak in the child’s best interest.

Melissa Fernandez at 407-665-5386 or melissa.fernandez@gal.fl.gov Disaster Response Teams Train and prepare for serving during times of disaster and local outreach field exercises.

All levels of experience are needed, from professionals to those who want to be trained.

Judy Head at judy.head@ northlandchurch.net or 407-388-5798 Co-facilitate Classes in the Jail Men, women or couples are needed to share their faith and knowledge with Seminole County inmates who desire a change in their lives. Training and workbooks are provided.

Thisis a twice-a-month commitment.

Susan Lumb at 321-297-2416 or susan.lumb@ northlandchurch.net Family Advocacy Office Couples or individuals interested in making a difference in the lives of more than 900 homeless families with school-aged children in Seminole County are needed. Commitment: about 10 hours a month to help one family for a 90-day window to connect to resources within SCPS and other community resources.

Training is provided.

Maria Penzes at maria. penzes@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0554 Free Clinic Volunteers Needed Harvest Time International’s Medical Care Center is currently looking for volunteers who would like to commit to serve at least once a month. It needs doctors, nurses and other medical staff as well as clerical volunteers to qualify the families (does require one-time training). The clinic will serve needy families without health insurance in our community. The hours are Monday through Saturday. lena@ harvesttime.org or 407-328-9900, ext. 135 Help at Bethany Christian Services Volunteers are needed to assist with clerical and office duties and to support the exchange of pictures/letters between birth families and adoptive families.

Christina at Bethany Christian Services at 407-8774006 or cmcgee@bethany.org

Host Families Needed for Child in Crisis Loving Christian mentors and volunteer host homes are needed to temporarily house children through our Safe Families for Children ministry. Training is provided. Background checks are required.

Christina at Bethany Christian Services at 407-877-4006 or cmcgee@bethany.org Live Worship With Inmates Servant leaders are needed to attend worship in the jail and connect with the inmates.

Opportunities exist at all worship service times. No experience is necessary.

Paula Gillon at paula.gillon@northlandchurch.net Longwood Health Care Center Sundays, 9 a.m., sanctuary. Give hugs and show love to the residents of the facility behind Northland on Grant Street. People are needed to bring the residents to the Sunday 9 a.m. service at Northland at Longwood.

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

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

David Keys at nlmentoring@ gmail.com Mentors and Classroom Assistants Needed Mentors and classroom assistants are needed for Milwee Middle School students in Longwood. Need to be 18 years old or older and available at least one hour per week until the end of the school year. Must complete SCPS Dividend process.

Buzz Vincent, Milwee Middle School at 407-746-3802 or buzz_vincent@scps.k12.fl.us The Mercy Drive Achievers Club This is an after-school program of 51 children who gather weekdays from 3:30 to 5:30 for homework help, Bible lessons, interactive learning, fellowship and fun. The club needs more volunteers to ensure that its achievers get the individual attention they need to be successful students in a community where this is desperately needed. Would you like to share in the vision of a transformed community to the greater glory of God? Check out Mercy Drive Ministries on Facebook.

407-293-7784 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 Public Elementary School Bible Clubs Held on a weekly basis in a number of Seminole and Orange County schools (30 clubs last school year). Across the USA, 4,385 Good News Clubs were held by churches. YOU can volunteer in a school!

Training and visual literature is available. See children and families come to Christ!

407896-7288 or cefcenfl@earthlink.net or go to the website: www.cefcenfl.org.

Reading/Tutoring Ministry Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Goldsboro Elementary & Magnet School, Sanford.

Teens through people in their 80s, read as “Nanas,” “Papas” or “Buddies” to kindergarteners, and/or tutor second-graders in reading or math for one, two or three hours. Tutoring may be done on alternate days.

Mary Weeks at Marykweeks@gmail. com or 407-977-0724, or Elaine Gritter at egritter@bellsouth.net or 407-327-1474

Reading and Math Buddies Mondays through Fridays, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Goldsboro Elementary School.

Help make a difference for a child struggling with reading or math by volunteering one hour a week.

Rebekah_richey@scps.k12. fl.us or 407-252-7009 Recovery Ministry Volunteers with a heart for the hurting, and recovery or 12-step experience needed to help with a ministry.

Laurie Jean Harrington at 407-977-6742 or lauriejean2@ bellsouth.net Serve as a Worship Facilitator at the Orlando Bridge We are looking for a few good men! This position is responsible for greeting the inmates for service, handing out prayer cards and worship guides, and hosting the live feed for the Northland worship service through a ROKU box. Training is provided, and most serve one or two times per month.

Paula Gillon at 904-610-5492 or paula.gillon@ northlandchurch.net Temporarily House Children Loving Christian mentors and volunteer host homes are needed to temporarily house children through Bethany Christian Services’ Safe Families for Children ministry. Training is provided, and background checks are required.

Jamie at Bethany Christian Services at 407-877-4006 or jerpenbach@ bethany.org The Sharing Center Volunteers are needed at the Longwood and Sanford sites. Some positions include working at the client services offices or the thrift store, and picking up food from businesses. Volunteers also are needed in the Center’s Oasis, where homeless kids and adults can take a shower, get clothes washed, and use computers for homework and job searches.

407-260-9155 or www.thesharingcenter.org/volunteer Find other ways to serve in your community at northlandchurch.net/ blogs/serve_beyond/

Beyond Northland ADULTS Abortion Recovery Bible study for post-abortive men or women that meets in a confidential, supportive setting.

Reveille Ministries at 407-333-0404 Be a Bridge – Connect With People of Diverse Faith Traditions See below for upcoming ways you can engage and serve with people of many faiths in our Central Florida community.

Pastor Gus Davies at 407-949-4008 or gus.davies@ northlandchurch.net, or Robert Ray at 407415-8528 or Robert.Ray@nrmafla.com • Harmony House – Work with other faith traditions to build a better community. This is Northland’s partnership with the Interfaith Council of Central Florida and Habitat for Humanity’s second “Harmony House” build. Work side by side with other faith traditions. Skills? No Skills? It makes no difference. You can make a difference in someone’s life.

Robert Ray at 407-4158528 or Robert.Ray@nrmafla.com

Central Florida’s Job Fair (CFEC.org) Wednesday, July 10, noon to 4 p.m., Central Florida Fairgrounds & Exposition Park, 4603 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando. Visit www.CFEC.org to preregister, get job fair tips, research the companies listed, get directions or search Central Florida’s Online Job Board.

Christian HELP at 407-834-4022 or christianhelp.org Community Bible Study Wednesdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Community United Methodist on 17-92.

Please join women from all backgrounds and levels of Bible knowledge to study the books of Amos & Isaiah. Children’s program is available. New Spanish group. Fall registration is now open.

Olga Lizardo at 407-415-9578 or visit Orlando.CBSclass.org FamilyLife’s Weekend to Remember June 7 to 9 in Lake Mary. The speakers will show you exactly how to pursue a marriage that really works through stories of their own breakthroughs and blunders.

The goal is for you to leave the weekend with encouragement, hope, and practical tools to build and grow your relationship.

Book through the Northland group, NORTHLANDFL, for special group rates!

Rick and Jolene Burns at rickandjolene@ outlook.com or 407-462-5130 Healing Grace Tuesdays, 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 Healing and Transition (HAT) Program Seeking men and women who can walk alongside men and women in the process of changing and building a Christ-centered life.

No experience is needed. We will train; just bring your heart for serving others. Servant leaders are needed inside and outside the jail.

Susan Lumb at 321-297-2416, susan. lumb@northlandchurch.net or susan.lumb@ hatprogram.org Love Like You Mean It Marriage Cruise February 10 to 14, 2014. Go on the only fully chartered Christian marriage cruise!

This is a retreat for married couples looking for romance and rejuvenation. The cruise, hosted by FamilyLife, sails from Miami to Grand Turk Island and features Dennis and Barbara Rainey, along with fantastic speakers and Christian entertainment. Guests can look forward to refreshing words on marriage, great concerts, fun with fellow couples, and quality time with their spouses while sailing on the gorgeous Caribbean Sea. Use NORTHLAND as your group code to get the best rates! ? Rick and Jolene Burns at rickandjolene@outlook.com or 407-4625130 Study of Genesis through Bible Study Fellowship International (BSF) BSF began in September and is providing an interdenominational, in-depth Bible study of the book of Genesis. Day and evening classes are available for women, evenings for men and there are age-appropriate classes for children of all ages. For additional information about BSF International www. bsfinternational.org. For class details and/ or registration information: Orlando Evening Women’s Class - Gina Horton at vhorton827@aol.com; Southwest Orlando Day Women’s Class - Edie Chambers at ebie948@gmail.com; Northwest Orlando Day Women’s Class - Mimi Certo at Mimi@ websolvers.com; Oviedo Day Women’s Class - JillRead at jillread@aol.com; Orlando Evening Men’s Class - Gary Klein at garykleinbsf@gmail.com

MEN Christian Businessmen’s Connection 7 to 8 a.m.: Tuesdays, Denny’s, Lee Road exit off Interstate 4; Wednesdays, First Watch, 249 West 436, Altamonte Springs; Thursdays, Perkins, University & Forsyth.

A worldwide men’s ministry for 81 years (www.cbmc.com) that meets for fellowship, prayer and discussion of God’s principles for business.

Armand Dauplaise at 407221-3114 or adauplaise@aol.com, or Larrie Kitchen at 407-462-4828, or Steve Doerr at 321-274-7072

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 Vehicles Needed at LifeHope. Many families working with the LifeHope ministry are able to obtain a job and begin the process of getting back on their feet, but transportation becomes a barrier. Vehicles must be safe and in good working condition.

Bud Abt at 407-415-0036 or bud.abt@northlandchurch. net to donate your vehicle

Faithful and True Mondays, 6 to 7 p.m., Reformed Theological Seminary, Oviedo.

Join a fellowship of men pursuing sexual integrity.

Josh Bales at 407-949-4000, xt. 1703

Men’s casual clothes, backpacks, blankets, tennis shoes and hygienic supplies, are needed by Downtown Homeless ministry at St. George’s Orthodox Church, a ministry to the homeless in Orlando.

Dave Mullen at dmull77@yahoo.com

PARENTS

Vehicles are needed at Recovery House of Central Florida (www.recoveryhouseinc. org). It also needs pressure-washing

NearHim Home Educators Supports and encourages families that God has called to teach their children at home. www.nearhim.com Parents Group for Moms and Dads Impacted by Homosexuality Second Monday each month, 7 p.m., Altamonte Springs ministry location.

Join this group where you can share your feelings, and learn how to respond to your gay loved one in a Godly way. For confidential information Cherrie at cherrierowe@aol.com or 407-322-6850

WOMEN Beth Moore Living Proof Event November 8 and November 9, Daytona Beach Ocean Center. Spread the word; call your girlfriends; reserve your seats now to sit with other women from Northland! The event ticket cost is $69. (Payment is required now to get this discount.) and registration: Jane Gibbons at gibbonsjane@bellsouth.net, 407-637-5443 or 828-318-5056 Women’s Connection Luncheon Third Wednesday of each month, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., DeBary Golf & Country Club, 300 Plantation Drive. All women are invited to the monthly luncheon, designed to connect women with God, their community, and each other.

Judy Ann Mumford at jamumford@ gmail.com or 386-753-9376 Workplace Ministry First Tuesday of each month, 5:30 p.m., Orlando. J4 Leaders (www.J4Leaders.org), an interdenominational ministry for women to help encourage one another to succeed with a biblical worldview.

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

Donations

Please take clean, usable clothing, toys, household items, nonperishable food items and supplies to The Sharing Center, Fairmont Plaza, 600 N. Highway 1792, Longwood.

407-260-9155 or www. thesharingcenter.org Nonperishable food items can be placed into the designated wooden boxes in the lobby of the Worship Center and in the Student Ministries and Care Center.

Rita Diver at 407-920-3907 or jrdiver@cfl.rr.com

equipment, power tools and hand tools.

Erik Robinson at 407-323-5857 or erikrhcf@yahoo.com Bed sheets, pillowcases and other items are needed at Safehouse of Seminole for battered women and their children. Complete needs list at www.safehouseofseminole.org. admin@safehouseofseminole.org or 407302-5220 Men’s neckties and dress shirts are needed to support the dress code for participants in the Healing and Transition (HAT) Program.

HAT is a program for men and women looking for life transformation following incarceration.

Donated cars assist with transportation to work.

Susan Lumb at 321-297-2416 or susan.lumb@hatprogram.org Bibles are needed for the Downtown Homeless Ministry. Donate new or used Bibles at the Northland Bookstore.

Dave Mullen at dmull77@yahoo.com

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

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

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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 Thom Willis, Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 thom.willis@northlandchurch.net Owusu Amaning, Vice Chairman. . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1797 owusu.amaning@northlandchurch.net Marcus Mennenga, Secretary-Treasurer. . . . . . . 407-949-7169 marcus.mennenga@northlandchurch.net Dale Burket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1809 dale.burket@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 Felipe Santos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7168 felipe.santos@northlandchurch.net Tim Wright. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1804 tim.wright@northlandchurch.net

PASTOR’S BIO Dr. Joel C. Hunter has served as Northland’s senior pastor since 1985. During Pastor Hunter’s tenure, Northland has grown from 200 faithful souls to a community of 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 Faith-Based 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.

Stay informed about his involvement with current events at www.pastorjoelhunter.com.

ACCESS MINISTRIES We have programs and services for individuals with disabilities.

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

Heather Subbert at heather.subbert@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1828

DISTRIBUTED SITES

WHOM DO I CONTACT IF:

MOUNT DORA SITE The Seventh-Day Adventist Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m.

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

Northland at Mount Dora HUB 17943 U.S. Highway 441, Mount Dora, FL 32757 Facebook.com . . . . www.facebook.com/northlandmountdora General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 Jeff Bell, Site Minister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7184 or jeff.bell@northlandchurch.net

I am in crisis?

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

OVIEDO SITE Reformed Theological Seminary. . . . . . . . . . . 9 and 11 a.m.

1231 Reformation Drive, Oviedo, FL 32765 The Seminary is located at the corner of Mitchell Hammock Road and Alafaya Woods Boulevard, just east of State Road 434 (Alafaya Trail).

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

I am interested in a Care Ministry?

Elaine Harland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4002 or elaine.harland@northlandchurch.net

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?

Bob Keiderling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1789 or bob.keiderling@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

HOUSE CHURCHES Even though Northland is what could be called a “megachurch,” we are committed to helping others do church on as small a scale as a few people in a home. That means we want to bring resources and encouragement, and training for ministry to people where they live, and work and play. The house church allows that to happen anywhere in the world.

Visit northlandchurch.net/housechurch for an introductory video from Dr. Hunter which will help you learn more about starting a house church. For more videos on how to build a simple church, so that you can effectively gather with others to transform your community, visit www. doingchurchsimply.com.

Crystal River, FL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturdays, 5 p.m.

Tom and Alice Austin: aaustin@qahomes.com or 352-270-8764 DeLand, FL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 11 a.m.

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

Sam Lewis: samllewis@aol.com or 407-310-1719 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, 4:30 p.m.

Laurie and Tim Klaus: pianolauriek@yahoo.com or 704-636-5966 Tyngsboro, MA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 11 a.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, 5 p.m.

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

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?

Rebecca Lang. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1807 volunteer@northlandchurch.net I want to get involved in a serve project?

Judy Head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-388-5798 or judy.head@northlandchurch.net; or visit northlandchurch.net/serve I am getting married?

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

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

Quiero aprender más acerca de su Ministerio en Español.

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

Lider Dr. Laura Capizzano. . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1824 or laura.capizzano@northlandchurch.net

Ministro Mike Fernandez. . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1753 I have a special needs child or if I have special needs?

Heather Subbert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1828 or heather.subbert@northlandchurch.net I am facing an unforeseen/unexpected financial crisis and need guidance and resources?

LifeHope Info Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7151 Visit us online to submit an application: northlandchurch.net/lifehope Computer’s available in care center Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

I need information on jail/prison transition ministries?

Paula Gillon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 904-610-5492 or paula.gillon@northlandchurch.net I need the Resource Advocate or FAO (Family Advocacy Office)?

Maria Penzes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0554 or maria.penzes@northlandchurch.net