Worship Guide-Respond 24, 2016 by Northland Church

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED

JUNE 11-13, 2016

WHAT’S CURRENT CHASING GODLY WISDOM PODCASTS

WELCOME!

LET US KNOW!

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!

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

VOLUNTEER IN STUDENT MINISTRIES

Truth: Students don’t need someone to be cool, they need authenticity. If you are willing to be yourself around teenagers, you’re a great candidate for volunteering in student ministries.

Your host is governing elder Dr. Sam Certo, Steinmetz Professor of Management in the Graduate school of Business at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. Hear from leaders in various fields on navigating real world business challenges. Listen at northlandchurch.net/ chasingwisdom.

Myth: You’ve got to be “cool.”

Become a wiser leader in business, Bible and life.

SEARCH: chasing wisdom

YOUNG DISCIPLES STEP 1 Parents, attend with your child.

Let’s worship God together!

New to Northland? Need prayer? Want to get connected? Let us know — just drop this card in an offering box, or stop by The Hub on your way out! PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY.

Name(s)_____________________________________________________________________________________

This is a five-week class that will walk your child through the foundations of faith and end in a baptism celebration. This class is for second- through fifth-graders. Sundays starting June 26, 3 to 4:30 p.m., rooms 5108-09.

SEARCH: young disciples

SEARCH: volunteer students

9-WEEK PRAYER

SUMMER I3 AND TNT Attention middle and high school students! Join us this summer at TNT and IAMTHIRD starting this week in the Rink. You will not want to miss one minute of summer fun! • Middle School TNT— Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 14 through July 28, 1 to 5 p.m., The Rink. • High School Summer I3 (I Am Third) — Wednesdays, June 15 through July 27, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m., The Rink. SEARCH: student ministries

STOP BY THE HUB

Come and make new friends! Bring a blanket or chairs, and games to play, and enjoy FREE food served up by our Disaster Response team. Don’t worry about the heat — we’ll have plenty of water games, water balloons and an inflatable waterslide! Sunday, June 26, after the 11 a.m. service, soccer field behind the church.

Band together with a group of friends, coworkers or family members, and commit for nine weeks to pray for one another, your communities and our world. Each week, you will receive a focus, a Scripture and a reflective thought to guide your group in prayer. Get started today by signing up at distributedchurch.net.

Field Day Fun and Picnic!

It’s not too late.

SEARCH: 9-week pray

SEARCH: picnic

Tithes & Offerings: THROUGH MONDAY, JUNE 6, 2016

Email_________________________________________________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone_______________________________________________________________________________________

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

northlandchurch.net

Tipping Point Goal 2016-17: 2016

2017

Received to Date: $6,263,757*

$32M

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

Prayer request: _ ____________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

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Participate & Connect: Get “What’s Current”: northlandchurch.net/resources/newsletter facebook.com/northlandchurch twitter.com/northlandchurch instagram.com/northlandchurch youtube.com/user/northlandchurch soundcloud.com/northlandchurch Call 407-949-4000. 530 Dog Track Road, Longwood, FL 32750

Expected to Date: $6,142,087*

Did you know there are many ways to bring your tithes and offerings? At the kiosks in the lobby, at northlandchurch.net or via text. Text any amount, followed by the word “northland,” to 45777 to get started (e.g. $50 northland). Contact April Guenther at 407-949-4000 with questions. Thank you!

Building Payoff: 2004 $43M 2006 $23.9M

INITIAL $20M OFFERING BY CONGREGATION

Debt Remaining: $12,126,505

_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 6/11-13/2016

2009 $19.4M

2012 2015 $15.7M $13.5M

DEBT PAID TO DATE

DEBT REMAINING

$0 Debt Free

Principal Paid 2016: $1,397,773

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

A MESSAGE FROM PASTOR MATT HEARD Matt Heard is a pastor, speaker and author of ”Life With a Capital L: Embracing Your God-Given Humanity.” He is also the new president/CEO of The Gathering, USA (headquartered in Orlando) and a longtime friend of Northland and the distributed church. Learn more at mattheard.org and Facebook.com/LifeWithACapitalLBook.

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Q U OT E: Life is at its noblest and its best when our effort cooperates with God’s grace to produce the necessary loveliness. – William Barclay (1907-1978), The Letters of James and Peter, p. 355 [1976]

P R AY E R : O God, you pour out the spirit of grace and love. Deliver us from cold hearts and wandering thoughts, that with steady minds and burning zeal we may worship you in spirit and truth. Amen. – “The Worship Sourcebook”

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

Worship Christ today for the grace He has given us. His grace is His divine influence on our hearts (Strong’s Concordance). When we are exercising our gifts, we are living out His grace.

N OT E S:

S C R I P T U R E F O C U S: Romans 12:1-8 (NIV) Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God — this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is — his good, pleasing and perfect will. For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.

U P CO M I N G W E E K E N D S: Week 25: June 18-20 SERMON: The Community of Eternal Life: Spiritual Gifting, Part 2 (2 Timothy 1:6-7), with Dr. Joel C. Hunter. Week 26: June 25-27 SERMON: The Community of Eternal Life: Satan’s Schemes (Luke 22:28-32), with Dr. Joel C. Hunter.

WHAT’S CURRENT

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED

JUNE 11-13, 2016

CHASING GODLY WISDOM PODCASTS

VOLUNTEER IN STUDENT MINISTRIES Myth: You’ve got to be “cool.”

Attention middle and high school students!

Truth: Students don’t need someone to be cool, they need authenticity. If you are willing to be yourself around teenagers, you’re a great candidate for volunteering in student ministries.

Join us this summer at TNT and IAMTHIRD starting this week in the Rink. You will not want to miss one minute of summer fun! • Middle School TNT— Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 14 through July 28, 1 to 5 p.m., The Rink. • High School Summer I3 (I Am Third) — Wednesdays, June 15 through July 27, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m., The Rink.

SEARCH: volunteer students

YOUNG DISCIPLES STEP 1

9-WEEK PRAYER

Parents, attend with your child.

WELCOME!

New to Northland? Need prayer? Want to get connected? Let us know — just drop this card in an offering box, or stop by The Hub on your way out!

Let’s worship God together!

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY.

Name(s)_____________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone_______________________________________________________________________________________

[ ] I am a new believer. I recently trusted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. [ ] I would like to know more about how to get connected.

Prayer request: _ ____________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 6/11-13/2016

STOP BY THE HUB

It’s not too late.

Field Day Fun and Picnic!

SEARCH: young disciples

SEARCH: 9-week pray

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.

SEARCH: picnic

northlandchurch.net

Tipping Point Goal 2016-17: 2016

2017

Received to Date: $6,263,757*

$32M

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

SEARCH: student ministries

Tithes & Offerings: THROUGH MONDAY, JUNE 6, 2016

Email_________________________________________________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________________________________________

SUMMER I3 AND TNT

Become a wiser leader in business, Bible and life.

SEARCH: chasing wisdom

LET US KNOW!

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

Expected to Date: $6,142,087*

Building Payoff: 2004 $43M 2006 $23.9M

INITIAL $20M OFFERING BY CONGREGATION

Debt Remaining: $12,126,505

2009 $19.4M

2012 2015 $15.7M $13.5M

DEBT PAID TO DATE

Principal Paid 2016: $1,397,773

DEBT REMAINING

$0 Debt Free

*All tithes and offerings go into one fund to

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

WHAT’S CURRENT

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED

JUNE 11-13, 2016

CHASING GODLY WISDOM PODCASTS

VOLUNTEER IN STUDENT MINISTRIES Myth: You’ve got to be “cool.”

Attention middle and high school students!

Truth: Students don’t need someone to be cool, they need authenticity. If you are willing to be yourself around teenagers, you’re a great candidate for volunteering in student ministries.

SEARCH: volunteer students

YOUNG DISCIPLES STEP 1

9-WEEK PRAYER

Parents, attend with your child.

WELCOME!

New to Northland? Need prayer? Want to get connected? Let us know — just drop this card in an offering box, or stop by The Hub on your way out!

Let’s worship God together!

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY.

Name(s)_____________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone_______________________________________________________________________________________

[ ] I am a new believer. I recently trusted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. [ ] I would like to know more about how to get connected.

Prayer request: _ ____________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 6/11-13/2016

STOP BY THE HUB

It’s not too late.

Field Day Fun and Picnic!

SEARCH: young disciples

SEARCH: 9-week pray

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.

SEARCH: picnic

northlandchurch.net

Tipping Point Goal 2016-17: 2016

2017

Received to Date: $6,263,757*

$32M

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

SEARCH: student ministries

Tithes & Offerings: THROUGH MONDAY, JUNE 6, 2016

Email_________________________________________________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________________________________________

SUMMER I3 AND TNT

Become a wiser leader in business, Bible and life.

SEARCH: chasing wisdom

LET US KNOW!

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

Expected to Date: $6,142,087*

Building Payoff: 2004 $43M 2006 $23.9M

INITIAL $20M OFFERING BY CONGREGATION

Debt Remaining: $12,126,505

2009 $19.4M

2012 2015 $15.7M $13.5M

DEBT PAID TO DATE

Principal Paid 2016: $1,397,773

DEBT REMAINING

$0 Debt Free

*All tithes and offerings go into one fund to

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

NORTHL AND A Church Distributed

JUNE 2016

Respond … to God BE THE CHURCH EVERYWHERE, EVERY DAY

BAPTISM OPPORTUNITY

BUILDING STRONG FAMILIES

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

Join us for family fun, a shared meal and teaching by Pastor Brian Katauskas.

Sunday, June 12, 2 p.m., Watkins’ home.

Saturdays, June 11 through July 23, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink.

Learn more on page 8.

Learn more on pages 6 and 7.

FUN FIELD DAY! Bring a blanket or chairs, games to play, and enjoy FREE food served up by our Disaster Response Team.

Sunday, June 26, after 11 a.m. service, soccer field behind the church. Learn more on page 10.

Living – in the –

Spirit

By Kris Rocke

“I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh.” – Acts 2:17 (ESV)

ecently, we celebrated Pentecost, which is also known as the birthday of the church. Pentecost was when, for the first time, the Spirit was “poured out” on all flesh, just as the prophet Joel had prophesied: “And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days.” — Joel 2:28-29, NIV (emphasis added) This is the same term Jesus used to describe the cup of salvation at the Last Supper, which is “poured out” for all (Matthew 26:28; Mark 14:24; Luke 22:20). In Greek, it’s ekcheo, which is to “gush, or run greedily out.” That’s our model for church. We are the “poured out” ones. But in what way are we poured out? Is there a shape to our poured-out-ness? Growing up, each week at church, we recited the Nicene Creed (325). Perhaps you did too. Do you remember the rough outline? “I believe in one God, the Father. … I believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ. … I believe in the Holy Spirit. …” And then these words: “I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic church.” “One, holy, catholic and apostolic.” This is the shape of our poured-out-ness. It is the shape of the new humanity — in Christ. Missiologist Charles Van Engen turns the adjectives into participles in order to draw out the implications for mission. We are one (reconciling), holy (sanctifying), catholic (unifying) and apostolic (sending) church. I like that, especially when I consider our rapidly urbanizing world, which is eagerly looking for such a sign. One: Because we are “one,” we reconcile. It’s good to remember that our denominations are the many different ways in which we are one. We love our ecclesiastical tribes, or perhaps hate them. Either way, there is only one church, expressed in many forms. Denominations are not the church; rather, they are like clothes to the body. There is only one body — the body of Christ, clothed in many ways, with many styles.

In the later stages of faith development, style gives way to substance. We become aware of our oneness, and the heart for reconciliation grows in us. In the end, we can see that we are being reconciled into one body, clothed only with the love of Christ. Holy: Because we are “holy,” we sanctify. The word “holy” carries heavy overtones of moralism. Whatever else the church is, it is not morally superior to the rest of the world. Studies consistently show that churchgoers have the same rates of moral failure in every category as do non-churchgoers. What makes us holy is not our moral superiority. We have none. As catholic theologian James Alison suggests, what makes us holy is that we are being forgiven. That is our holiness. It is what unites us with all of creation, which is also undergoing forgiveness. When we participate in the giving and receiving of forgiveness, we are a sanctifying presence in the world. Catholic: Because we are “catholic,” we unify. I was raised in the Catholic Church, so naturally, I thought the Nicene Creed was our creed. It’s not! The word “catholic” has nothing to do with the denomination. It means “according to the whole.” In other words, we are all catholic. To be catholic is to be a sign of unity — a unity … that is not “over and against” anything, but always “with and for” everything. We are a unifying presence in the world, torn apart by division. Apostolic: Because we are “apostolic,” we send. The word “apostle” comes from the Greek word apóstolos, whose root is stéllo, “I send.” The Latin equivalent is missio, from which we get “mission.” We are sent ones. An apostolic church is sent into the world as a sign of God’s love made visible. Our cities and their most vulnerable eagerly await a new humanity poured out in the shape of one, holy, catholic and apostolic church.

Kris Rocke, who has a master of divinity from Palmer Theological Seminary in Philadelphia and a doctor of ministry in transformational leadership for the global city from Bakke Graduate University in Seattle, is executive director of Street Psalms (streetpsalms.org).

summer interns 2016 T

his summer is the ninth year we are accepting interns into our True North Academy internship! Fifteen interns from throughout the country are participating in the eight-week program, designed to “train Christ’s followers in skilled servant work” (Ephesians 4:12, The Message). Northland is privileged to host such an amazing and diverse group of individuals!

GARRETT ROMINE INTERNSHIP: Worship SCHOOL: University of Mobile CLASSIFICATION: Junior MAJOR: Worship Leadership HOMETOWN: Mobile, Ala. DREAM JOB: Traveling musician I’m interning at Northland this summer because I know I will spend my summer doing something that will challenge me at my craft. I know we will have a blast and it will be a summer for the books!

MILENA KACER INTERNSHIP: Student Ministries SCHOOL: University of Florida CLASSIFICATION: Senior MAJOR: Family, youth and community sciences HOMETOWN: Crystal River WEIRDEST PLACE I’VE EVER PRAYED: In a storage closet in Mexico I’m interning at Northland this summer because I love working with students. I was heavily impacted by the interns who worked at my church when I was in middle and high school, and that created a desire in my heart to be an intern for students.

SETH PEACOCK INTERNSHIP: Audio tech SCHOOL: University of Mobile CLASSIFICATION: Senior MAJOR: Worship leadership — music business HOMETOWN: Gardendale, Ala. FAVORITE LATE-NIGHT STUDY FOOD: Honey butter chicken biscuit I’m interning at Northland because it has a reputation for being technically excellent, yet what people say about Northland is that the people there put the focus on Christ. I hope to learn what it takes to establish a culture where excellence is a product of striving toward Christ.

CAITIE KIESSER INTERNSHIP: Social justice SCHOOL: Hope College CLASSIFICATION: Sophomore MAJOR: Social work HOMETOWN: Bellevue, Neb. PERSON MOST LIKE TO MEET ON EARTH: Julie Andrews I’m interning at Northland this summer because it will be an incredible opportunity to further my spiritual, professional and relational growth, as well as continue to share the love of Christ.

MARY PADGETT INTERNSHIP: Worship SCHOOL: University of Mobile CLASSIFICATION: Sophomore MAJOR: Worship leadership — church ministries HOMETOWN: Birmingham, Ala. PERSON MOST LIKE TO MEET IN HEAVEN: Peter I’m interning at Northland this summer because I know the Lord is moving in and through Northland, and I am excited about the opportunity to be invested in as a young worship leader by people who genuinely desire to see His name glorified.

NOLAN WILLOUGHBY INTERNSHIP: Student Ministries SCHOOL: Taylor University CLASSIFICATION: Sophomore MAJOR: Business management/systems HOMETOWN: Clinton, Iowa DREAM JOB: Work at my family’s business (Fulton Corp.) I’m interning at Northland to help others in their walk with Christ and to strengthen my relationship with Him. Also, I hope to grow stronger as a leader. But the main reason is I want to see what God has in store for me, the other interns and Northland as a whole throughout the summer.

SKYLER DIACHESYN INTERNSHIP: Worship SCHOOL: Jacksonville University CLASSIFICATION: Sophomore MAJOR: Music education HOMETOWN: Longwood FAVORITE AUTHOR: Ernest Hemingway I’m interning at Northland this summer because this internship is an opportunity to further my walk with Christ. I know God has a plan for me to use my gifts to help lead people toward Him.

AUSTIN LINDNER INTERNSHIP: Communications SCHOOL: Taylor University CLASSIFICATION: Senior MAJOR: Journalism HOMETOWN: Jacksonville PERSON MOST LIKE TO MEET IN HEAVEN: Jonah I’m interning at Northland this summer because I’ve never gotten a chance to work in a Christian setting, and I’m very excited to see what part faith will play in my work, discussions and actions.

JESS STRENTH INTERNSHIP: Worship SCHOOL: University of Mobile CLASSIFICATION: Sophomore MAJOR: Worship leadership and psychology HOMETOWN: Mobile, Ala. WEIRDEST PLACE I’VE EVER PRAYED: At the top of the Mega Drop at the fair I’m interning at Northland this summer to learn more about working in a church setting, especially with broken marriages, as well as to learn more about discipleship.

CHRISTIAN LEWIS INTERNSHIP: Audio tech SCHOOL: Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania CLASSIFICATION: Junior MAJOR: Music and audio production HOMETOWN: Morgantown, Pa. FAVORITE WORSHIP SONG: “Rock of Ages” I’m interning at Northland this summer because it is an incredible opportunity to merge my faith and my love for audio production. I hope to grow in my understanding of the church and its day-to-day functions.

MADALYN RIEDLINGER INTERNSHIP: Student Ministries SCHOOL: Hope College CLASSIFICATION: Sophomore MAJOR: Exercise science HOMETOWN: Kenosha, Wis. BEST CLASS: Anatomical kinesiology I’m interning at Northland this summer because I want to be immersed in a church community that causes me to think differently about church from what I am used to. Past interns highly recommended this program, and I am so excited to grow at Northland!

MICHAEL ARROYO INTERNSHIP: Lighting production SCHOOL: Montclair State University CLASSIFICATION: Junior MAJOR: Production design — lighting HOMETOWN: Mays Landing, N.J. FAVORITE LATE-NIGHT STUDY FOOD: Cap’n Crunch I’m interning at Northland this summer for a variety of reasons. I am most excited to grow as a Christian and to grow as a leader and a designer. The staff is so welcoming, and the tech designers seem professional and do amazing work.

SAWYER BRIDGES INTERNSHIP: Student Ministries SCHOOL: University of Mobile CLASSIFICATION: Junior MAJOR: Worship leadership HOMETOWN: Alexander City, Ala. FAVORITE AUTHOR: John Piper I’m interning at Northland this summer because I believe this program will provide incredible hands-on ministry experience. I hope to discover more of who I am in the body of Christ and what it is God is calling me to do with my life in ministry.

PHILIP WARMAN INTERNSHIP: Student Ministries SCHOOL: Taylor University CLASSIFICATION: Junior MAJOR: Christian educational ministries HOMETOWN: Glen Ellyn, Ill. FAVORITE SONG: “Sweet Home Alabama” I’m interning at Northland this summer because I hope to help students grow in their faith as I grow in mine. From what I’ve heard, Northland’s summer internship is unlike any other! I am excited for this incredible experience.

COLLEEN REVELEY INTERNSHIP: Social justice SCHOOL: Hope College CLASSIFICATION: Junior MAJOR: Social work HOMETOWN: Grosse Pointe, Mich. LONGEST I’VE STAYED AWAKE DURING FINALS: 42 hours I’m interning at Northland this summer because I want to be challenged. I want to be challenged to ask the tough questions, such as “Who is God?” and “What does it mean to be a follower of Christ?” I am also excited to hang out with amazing people in sunny Florida!

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

Debbie Blahnik, Director of Children’s Ministries, at 407949-7162 or debbie.blahnik@northlandchurch.net • Grade School Classes (Grades 1 – 5) During all worship services in the Children’s Worship Wing. • Early Childhood Classes (Age 3 – Kindergarten) During all worship services in the Early Childhood Wing. • Infant & Toddler Care (Infants – Age 2) During all worship services in the Early Childhood Wing. • 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

Cooperative School

A weekday cooperative learning environment The Cooperative School at Northland is enrolling children who will reach the age of 2, 3 or 4 by September 1 into the weekday 2-, 3- or 4-year-old classes, respectively, for the 201617 school year. As classes fill up, children will be placed on a waiting list. Registration fees are collected to ensure your spot. Pam Anderson at 407-949-7179 or pam.anderson@northlandchurch.net

Volunteers of the Month: Kim and Alisha O’Daniel We would like to honor Kim and Alisha O’Daniel this month for their dedication and service. This talented duo faithfully brings sweet treats and homemade goodies to our team that cuts the crafts out for Children’s Ministries. Thank you, Kim and Alisha, for your commitment and devotion. You are such blessings!

What’s Coming Up! Middle School Induction Ceremony

Saturday, June 4, 6:45 p.m., sanctuary. Graduating fifthgraders are invited to attend the 5 p.m. Children’s Church service that day, followed by the fifth-grade induction ceremony. To register your child for the ceremony, go to https://5thgrade-ceremony2016.eventbrite.com. *If you would like to bring cookies for the reception to be held after the ceremony, please drop them off at the first-time check-in stand that evening. Debbie Blahnik at 407-949-7162 or debbie.blahnik@ northlandchurch.net

1st-Grade Orientation

Sunday, June 5, 3 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. Do you have a kindergartner moving up? It’s time for our kindergartners to leave the Early Childhood Ministry and move to the Grade School Ministry. To help with this transition, come to the first-grade orientation for parents and children. You and your child will get a tour of the classrooms and worship room, and meet the first-grade teachers and leaders. You also will get an overview of what your child can expect at Children’s Church, followed by a time for questions and answers. Michelle Filippelli at 407-937-1770 or michelle.filippelli@ northlandchurch.net

Promotion Weekend

Why did you make that?

We learned the story of Jesus being taken up to Heaven (Luke 24:50-53).

The weekend of June 11 through 13, all services. All children age 2 and up will be promoted to the next age/ grade level this weekend. Debbie Blahnik at debbie. blahnik@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7162

Building Strong Families

Saturdays, June 11 through July 23, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink. Families with preschool, grade school, middle school and high school students are invited to evenings for the whole family! Each evening, led by Pastor Brian Katauskas, will include a meal, games and teaching for the entire family. The cost for the meal: $5 per person, with a $20 maximum per family. Jenna Blankespoor at 407-949-7194 or jenna. blankespoor@northlandchurch.net

CAMP VENTURE

Howdy, folks! This summer, Children’s Church is headin’ out to the wild, wild West with Catastrophe Jones, the rootenest, tootenest, high-falootenest, sharp shootenest cowboy who ever rode the wild range! All summer long, he and his friends will be bringing their special brand of Bible lessons to the Bible Barn at Camp Venture as young cowboys and cowgirls learn all about the wonders of God’s creation! If you aren’t already, this would be a perfect time for your children or you to get involved in Children’s Ministries at Northland. You won’t want to miss a weekend! Order your Camp Venture T-shirt at Children’s Church for just $7. See y’all at Camp Venture! Debbie Blahnik at 407-949-7162 or debbie.blahnik@ northlandchurch.net

Student Ministries northlandchurch.net/middleschool • northlandchurch.net/highschool

Middle School Ministry To register for any of these activities and for more detailed info, visit northlandchurch.net/middleschool. Jenna Blankespoor at 407-949-7194 or jenna. blankespoor@northlandchurch.net

TNT Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 14 through July 28, 1 to 5 p.m., The Rink. If you are a rising sixth- to eighth-grader, join us at TNT for an afternoon of high energy, high impact and just plain fun! You’ll find thrilling games, solid teaching, rockin’ worship and friend-connecting small groups. New students, register at northlandchurch.net/middleschool.

High School Ministry

To register for any of these activities and for more detailed info, visit northlandchurch.net/highschool. Jenna Blankespoor at 407-949-7194 or jenna.blankespoor@ northlandchurch.net Summer I3 (I Am Third) Wednesdays, June 15 through July 27, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m., The Rink. If you are a rising 9th- to 12th-grader, join us and our summer interns for Summer I3 (I Am Third). We’ll share an evening of small and large group discipleship, worship and community. New students, register at northlandchurch.net/ highschool.

Building Strong Families: Saturdays, June 11 through July 23, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink.

This program is uniquely designed for students of all ages and their families. Join us this summer for family fun, a shared meal and teaching by Pastor Brian Katauskas. Child care is available.

Recently, we celebrated the accomplishments of almost 50 seniors at Northland’s Baccalaureate Service. Family, mentors and friends gathered in The Rink to honor all of these graduates. This service has been a long tradition at Northland and a special time to send these students off to college or into the working world. We look forward to what God will continue to do in and through them. Join us as we pray for them!

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

Game Night

Thursdays, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink. Add some active fun to your week. Come play board games, video games and sports with us. All ages are welcome. gamenight@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4036

The Upper Room

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

Interested in volunteering with Student Ministries? We have lots of opportunities available for adults, and a servant leadership ministry for our high school students. Check out the opportunities at northlandchurch.net/ highschool.

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From Your Pew to the Ends of the Earth … Meet Northland’s Missionaries! BY OLIVIA B., GLOBAL MISSIONS DEPARTMENT

mong the Northlanders who serve in ministries of various capacities in Orlando and around the world, Northland supports 74 missionaries who serve in a variety of places and roles. Bible translation, church planting and evangelism, home office logistics and student ministry are just a few of the areas of expertise of our missionaries. Because many ministry home offices are located in the Orlando area, we are privileged to support some of their workers who live and work here. Others are spread out over the continents. Whether they are here or abroad, please support these missionaries through your prayers and encouragement. Aileen Agoncillo Wycliffe Bible Translators — Associate director of church partnerships, Asia liaison She connects churches with Bible translation and unreached people groups while capturing and sharing stories about God’s work in Asian churches. Tom and Ashley Breckwoldt Every Nation Ministries — Campus missionary, youth pastor They equip high school students on campuses across Seminole County to grow deeper in faith and stronger in leadership. Dave and Ruth Brendle New Tribes Mission — Computer engineer and editor They use professional skills to support and equip the ministry to help with efficiency and expanding the work. Tom and Danielle Brendle New Tribes Mission — Member care coach They support the physical, mental and spiritual needs of transitioning and future missionaries. Beth Britton-O’Hara Pioneers — Donor services representative She serves donors of the ministry as a liaison between fieldwork and supporters. Mike and Debbie Brown Cru — Chief of staff for the Leadership Development National Team and national staff care director They support, train, mobilize and care for staff and missionaries to better tackle their own individual jobs. Gil Cauthorn CODE Ministries — Youth ministry coordinator He reaches Japanese youths through discipleship and mentorship, providing hope in a society with the world’s highest suicide rate. Gene and Susan Coleman The Evangelical Alliance Mission (TEAM) — Ministry initiative leader They mobilize churches in Mestre, Italy, to fill surrounding areas with the knowledge of the gospel, encouraging the growth of a network of gospel communities on mission. Dusty and Corinne Cooper IsleGO Missions Inc. — Executive director They help the church form relationships across borders through short-term trips to 10 countries. Karen Hibberd-Crebs Cru — Blended learning specialist She supports and develops Cru’s staff members by using tools to help them develop their own personal giftings and talents. Cesar and Grace Cubas South America Mission — Church planters and social advocates They establish churches in Puerto Supe, Peru, among the impoverished and disenfranchised, using civil advocacy and trade skill training to reach these communities.

Jeneba Davies Child Evangelism Fellowship — Ministry coordinator for Seminole County She works with volunteers to take the gospel into public schools.

Scott and Tiffany Kelley The Refuge — Executive director They minister to and disciple refugees arriving in Georgia through family resettlement, and provide youth and marriage training and mentoring.

Joe and Peggy Dunn Reliant — Managing director of Great Commission Europe (GCE) They equip and lead churches and missionaries across Europe through visits, training seminars and recruiting shortterm support teams.

Elaine Kemp Cru — Field staff member She reaches Orlando by building missional communities through community engagement.

Mark and Jana Faus Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) — CEO of CEML Hospital They serve the sick and wounded of Lubango, Uganda, and beyond, caring for physical needs while introducing patients to the greatest Healer. Bob and Barbara Gray Wycliffe Associates — Print-on-demand supervisor They lead a team to print materials and maximize the potential of providing materials for Bible translation.

To learn more about these missionaries, the work they do, and how you can get involved, visit northlandchurch.net/missionaries. Warren and Yukari Griffith Mission to Japan — Director They reach Japan by building relationships between Japanese and American students through English camps and short-term trips. Timothy and Annette Gulick OC International — Youth ministry missionaries They reach Latin America’s and Asia’s youths and their families through collaboration toward developing materials and trainings to equip these youths. Dan and Lorraine Hardaway Cru — Director of acceleration They mobilize church planting through the Global Alliance for Church Multiplication (GACX), uniting 35 organizations toward this common goal. Doug and Lisa Hill Pioneers — Lead pre-field coaches They equip and coach ministry workers through teams of leaders to reach some of the most unreached people groups. Susan Holowecky Missionary Ventures — Country director for Peru She reaches high-risk pregnant mothers, and malnourished, abused and neglected children in Peru. Jos and Sylvia Holtzhausen Christ’s Hope International — International director and Genesis Design author They serve over 1,000 AIDS-affected children and their families by providing physical care as well as nurturing them spiritually and emotionally through Genesis Design discipleship materials. Ruth Hubbard InterVarsity Christian Fellowship — Director of Urbana She united students, pastors, ministry leaders, missionaries and the globally minded at one of the largest missions conferences in the world. Joe and Jill Keenum Missionary Ventures — Directors of pastoral care They care for ministry workers and pastors worldwide by providing spiritual encouragement and support.

Rick and Christina Kingsley Cru — Missional team leader They engage college students at Florida State University in Tallahassee in relationship, providing support and spiritual discipleship. Gilbert and Chris Kingsley Cru — Student LINC Ministry and Coaching Center directors They equip college and high school students to build communities of faith on their campuses, and provide vocational training to missionaries who have returned from the field. Kim Koi InterVarsity USA — Area director for Central Florida She provides vision and support to staff and volunteers reaching college students in Central Florida. Dan and Gwen Kreider New Tribes Mission — Chief operations officer They serve with the home-based leadership office to equip field workers and church-planting efforts. Tim Kutcher Love Defined — Director He leads small groups and retreats that draw participants deeper into understanding 1 Corinthians love. Ed and Kari Maggard Cru — Strategy consultant for leader impact and discipleship specialist They reach the top 20 percent of the population of cultures, influencing business, government, education and the arts. Timothy and Jo McCoach Cru — Field staff member They reach Orlando by building missional communities through community engagement. Mike and Rachelle McInroe New Tribes Mission — Building and maintenance, and nursing They serve the mission from Brazil to Bolivia to Sanford, caring for the health needs of ministry workers and using skills to maintain building projects. Robin Muscarella Cru — Conference planner She reaches mass audiences of students and ministry workers through conferences. Aaron and Katie Neff Athletes in Action — Finance director and digital strategies liaison They serve the ministry with professional skills while forming relationships with students and ministry workers. Judi Nordaas New Tribes Mission — Bulk mailer She serves in the home office by sorting and distributing mail to missionaries, and serves Northland. Diana Oxford Ministry Essentials International — Counselor/pastoral care She serves the people of Bosnia by supporting the church through counseling, education and care of ministry workers.

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Serving to Empower northlandchurch.net/serve

Pray for These CARE Center Ministries I n the coming weeks, many Northlanders will be joining distributed churches or new community groups around nine weeks of prayer. We know and trust that when we pray, God does not just listen; He responds too. Following is a list of immediate prayer needs from the CARE Center ministries. If your church or group prays for a specific ministry, let the ministry leader know. We would love the opportunity to share God’s victories with you!

Local Outreach/Local Partners Please pray: • That God would continue to open doors in the community, and give opportunities to help those in need and show His love. • For God to develop key partnerships in the community that complement the vision of the distributed church and serving to empower. Angela Davies at 407-937-0554 or angela.davies@ northlandchurch.net Disaster Response Please pray: • That God will keep a strong team that is trained and ready to respond to disasters locally, nationally and internationally. • That through prayer, tabletop exercises and training, God will prepare our Disaster Response team, staff and key volunteers to respond to a disaster that impacts us locally. Judy Head at 407-388-5798 or judy.head@ northlandchurch.net

Prison and Jail Please pray: • For the children and other family members of the prisoners. Pray that they would be able to maintain a strong connection with their family, and that the broken relationships would experience reconciliation through Christ. • For the prisoners. Pray that inmates would experience God’s love, accept Christ as their Savior, and allow God to work in them to accomplish His purpose in their lives. Dale Cowart at 407-949-7165 or dale.cowart@ northlandchurch.net

LifeHope Please pray: • For families’ generational curses to be broken and for the families to find healing through Christ in their journey. • For the individuals with whom we are walking a journey. Pray that they flee from temptation and find their identity in Christ. Jamila Millette at 407-937-1832 or jamila.millette@ northlandchurch.net LifeHope Childcare Center Please pray: • That the moms in our program will find strength to grow in Christ and will get connected to a distributed church family. • For the childcare workers to stay focused on the beauty of each child and on their role. Melissa Rivera at 407-949-4017 or melissa.rivera@ northlandchurch.net

Attend the When Helping Hurts Seminar Learn how to alleviate poverty without hurting the poor ... and yourself.

f you’ve been coming to Northland lately, you’ve no doubt heard about When Helping Hurts. You may be asking yourself, What does that mean, practically speaking? How can we serve others in a way that honors God while preserving the dignity of both parties? One way is to respond with a hierarchy of questions, such as: 1. What are you going to do to help yourself? This starts the empowering process. 2. What are the people in your life (family and friends) going to do to help you? This opens the door to speak about community. 3. What can we do together to help you? This could be your opportunity to help that person see his or her worth, that dignity is a gift that is already theirs! Follow up with such questions as these: “What do people say you’re good at? What do you enjoy doing? What would you like to learn? 4. What can I do? Don’t be afraid to linger on the first and second questions. God desires for us and the other person to feel the discomfort long enough for each of us to lean into Him more.

Remember, God is the One who reconciles; we are the ambassadors. Also remember, there can be a temptation to value effectiveness (quick solutions). There isn’t a quick fix to any broken relationship of system. The goal of human transformation toward empowerment is to discover our true identity — we are made in God’s image and bear His gifts, talents and treasures — and vocation for our lives. In the end, meaning matters more than efficiency. If you are looking for more practical hands-on training like this, join us for the one-day seminar, where you’ll learn the biblically based approach to poverty alleviation and how you can walk with people who are poor in ways that lead to lasting change. During this time, you will learn how to effectively help people in need, moving beyond good intentions to lasting change. The seminar will be held Saturday, June 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Register at northlandchurch.net/calendar. For more information, contact Jim Dess at jimdees@ vermeersoutheast.com. Scan here to sign up.

Adoption and Foster Care Please pray: • That children in foster care will be taken into loving family homes and loved unconditionally. • For more families to open their hearts, and welcome children from hard places and bless them with forever homes. Mary Lou Couchois at 407-937-1801 or marylou. couchois@northlandchurch.net Homeless Initiative — Resource Point Please pray: • That God clearly reveals the churches to walk alongside us in this journey. • For the current and future Resource Point team. Angela Davies at 407-937-0554 or angela.davies@ northlandchurch.net 121Hope Please pray: • For the healing journey of the survivors we are walking alongside, and for law enforcement working on their cases. • For victims who are still going unnoticed in our midst. Pray that we would see them and help them pursue protection and healing. Pray that God would set these captives free. Abi Mills at 407-937-0547 or abi.mills@northlandchurch. net

Marylee McCaffrey Joins CARE Center Team

ifeHope Childcare Center is pleased to introduce Marylee McCaffrey as the lead teacher in the toddler cottage. Marylee is the mother of three amazing kids: Ryan, 14, and twins Adam and Meghan, 12. They started attending Northland in 2015 after moving closer to Longwood. She is excited to provide a Christ-centered, nurturing and creative environment for her students. Marylee majored in communications at Palm Beach Atlantic University. She was able to be a stay-at-home mom for many years, but also taught a preschool music and movement class at a local church when her children were younger. Then she gained employment with Hunter Vision, working as a surgery counselor and a member of its community outreach team for four years. Working at Hunter Vision, a faith-based organization, strengthened her personal walk as a Christian, which ultimately led her to work in ministry full time. Marylee has a passion for single moms and their babies, and looks forward to helping others see how good God truly is. Marylee can be reached at marylee.mccaffrey@ northlandchurch.net.

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Field Day Proves to Be a Fun Place to Connect!

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BY PASTOR JEFF BELL

Up for a challenge? Try attending a weekend service at Northland where you don’t hear “relationship,” “being in community” or “connecting with others.” You’ll be hard-pressed!

hese words come up virtually every time we gather, and they aren’t just buzzwords to us. We’ve hitched our wagon to the belief that following Jesus together isn’t just a great idea; it’s vital to truly experiencing the life and mission God has in mind for each of us. And when we look deep inside, it’s what most of us really long to experience. (Note: You can blame this one on God. It’s how He’s wired us — with a longing for community!) However, for many of us, particularly those newer in the journey here at Northland, getting to know others can be a challenge. Not only does it require building up the courage to branch out, but, as you may have noticed, this place is big! To help break through those challenges, we’re working to create some environments where fun and connection can take place more naturally. And we’re off to a great start! On May 1, we hosted a Fun Field Day out by Northland’s new soccer field — and a great crowd turned out! We chose not to structure the gathering, but only to provide the space and let the 350-plus people who showed up shape the afternoon. In no time, people were enjoying soccer, Wiffle ball, cornhole and kickball games, and several footballs and Frisbees were flying around. Oh, and people played some serious double Dutch. Most importantly, lots of great conversations and new connections were taking place. In fact, the question we got asked most frequently is, “When are we doing this again?” What a hit! So we’ve scheduled the next Fun Field Day for Sunday afternoon, June 26 — this time with a water theme for the kids!

Looking to make connections at Northland, but not sure how to? Our next Fun Field Day may be perfect for you. Bring yard games, chairs and a cooler with lunch, and join us! Also, you can always stop by The Hub after a weekend service to ask for additional ideas on how to live out this amazing thing called community.

These ladies know how to relax.

Who was the cornhole champion?

Great conversations and fellowship took place.

Remember doing double Dutch jump rope when you were a kid?

More than 350 people showed up.

Ways to RESPOND calendar.northlandchurch.net Baptism Adult Baptisms Sunday, June 12, 2 p.m., Ken and Diane Watkins’ home. Get baptized by immersion or sprinkling as a public profession of personal faith in Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:19). To sign up, visit calendar. northlandchurch.net. Sharon Ferreira at 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@ northlandchurch.net Child Baptisms Northland recommends the Young Disciples course for grade school-aged children prior to baptism, but it is not mandatory. Debbie Blahnik at debbie.blahnik@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7162 Infant Baptism/Dedication Class Saturday, July 16, 7 p.m., room 4206. Child care is available upon request. Diane Jones at 407-949-7188 or diane.jones@northlandchurch.net

Bible Studies ADULTS Bible Boot Camp Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 pm, rooms 11151117. Originally for men only, the 2016 Bible Boot Camp is a co-ed, 40-week overview of the entire Bible that will help Christian men and women explore the main themes, people, places, and events in the redemptive Living Word of God in order to understand who God is and what he has done throughout the history of his creation. John Small at smalljhsd@embarqmail.com or (352) 8755254. Community Life – 1 and 2 Peter Sundays, 9 to 10:30 a.m., rooms 421315. Community Life class is focused on studying God’s Word and building stronger relationships by prayer, encouragement, outreach and service together. Jim Patrick at jpatrick77.j@gmail.com or 321-356-5944, or Linda Patrick at gingerlkp@gmail.com or 321-439-3148 FaithAbility Sundays, 9 a.m., room 4218. This is a weekly Bible study for adults with intellectual disabilities. Join them as they learn about who God is and what He has done according to His Word. Registration is required. For more information or to register, contact the group at faithability@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1828. New Testament Survey: 27 Documents About Jesus Sundays, 10:45 a.m. to noon, rooms 4206-07. The New Testament is a collection of 27 documents that talk about Jesus: who He is, and what He said and did, and why knowing that is so important. In this yearlong adventure, we’ll talk about why each of these writings was selected to be in the New Testament and why others were left out. Each book has its own author, theme, historical environment and purpose, and combined, the books provide one of history’s most rewarding, diverse and fascinating texts. Learn, make new friends, and deepen relationships with old friends. Wayne Lukens at wlukens@cfl.rr.com or 407-365-4735

Transformers — Young married couples (mid-20s to -50s) Sundays, 10:45 a.m. to noon, Fellowship Hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. Our goal is to build relationships and grow in our marriages by studying God’s Word and applying it to our lives. For child care, contact Pauline Hale at pauline.hale@ northlandchurch.net. Alex and Brani Crane at Alex Crane at Transformers. northland@gmail.com or 321-303-0831

MEN AMEN (A Meeting of Men) Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 5108-9, Children’s Worship Wing. Learn to apply God’s Word to real-life situations. Mike Long at 407-625-3015 or mlong@brewerlong. com Authentic Manhood – A Man and His Work Saturdays, 9 to 10:30 a.m., room 4209. In these six sessions, explore and learn what God’s plan is for the work we do as men. Tom Horvath at tom@tomhorvath.com or 407-557-8903 The Discipleship Lifestyle Men’s Bible Study Wednesdays starting June 1, 6:45 to 8 a.m., room 1118. Study the Bible to grow closer to Christ. Following Christ leads us to the discipleship lifestyle — disciples who are making disciples, who are making disciples. Bob Shoemaker at bshoemaker@ compass1.org or 407-599-3132 Men of Honor Thursdays, 7:15 to 9 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing, room 5102. This weekly meeting of men consists of fun and watching a DVD, followed by a group discussion, family and business topics, prayer and praise reports. All topics revolve around the biblical definition of “manhood,” raising men as family leaders and being disciples of Christ. Vito Fera at vito@networksoundinc.com or 407-923-5115

WOMEN “Horizontal Jesus” Study by Dr. Tony Evans Mondays starting June 6, 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., The Rink. Tuesdays starting June 7, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink. Do you want to increase your awareness of God’s love for you every day? Do you want to sense His encouragement and comfort like never before? Dr. Tony Evans reveals that as you give these things away to others, you will personally experience them with God in a new way. He demonstrates how you can become a horizontal Jesus — a channel of God’s blessings to everyone around you. Cherrie Rowe at biblestudy777@cfl.rr.com

Classes & Training ADULTS Belong/Membership Opportunities • One-day seminar: Saturday, September 10, 9 a.m. to noon, The Hub. Hear Dr. Joel C. Hunter and other senior leaders describe what it means to belong to Christ and to Northland. For child care, contact Pauline Hale at pauline.hale@northlandchurch. net. Register at calendar.northlandchurch.

net or email to: belong@northlandchurch. net. Barbara Gritter at 407-937-0557 or barbara.gritter@northlandchurch.net Financial Peace University Wednesdays starting August 31, 7 to 8:45 p.m., rooms 4206-07. We all need a plan for our money. Financial Peace University (FPU) is that plan! It teaches God’s ways of handling money. Through video teaching, class discussions and interactive small group activities, FPU presents biblical, practical steps to get from where you are to where you’ve dreamed you could be. This plan will show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely, and much more! Rich Haussmann at rhaussmann@cfl.rr.com or 407-468-3493 Marriage on the Mend Wednesday, June 8, 6:45 to 9 p.m., rooms 4206-07. Led by Clint and Penny Bragg of Inverse Ministries, this workshop will offer tangible tools to deal with the issues that are tearing you apart and set you on the road to reconciliation. Linda Rooks at lindarooks@embarqmail.com Marriage Prep Sundays starting August 14, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., The Rink. Are you getting married or considering marriage? Don’t miss Northland’s Marriage Prep Class! See why more than 1,800 couples have gone through this comprehensive course, covering marriage intimacy, roles and responsibilities, finance, family dynamics, love languages, communication, conflict resolution, forgiveness and much more. Olga Hagedorn at olgahagedorn@yahoo.com or 407-937-1791 When Helping Hurts One-Day Seminar Saturday, June 11, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., fellowship hall. Chances are your intentions are good, but how do you go about making sure your work is actually helping the poor, and not hurting? Come and learn how to properly walk with the poor in humble relationships rather than gifting them temporary handouts. Join Northland elder Jim Dees and his team as they host a oneday DVD seminar taught by Dr. Brian Fikkert, author of “When Helping Hurts.” Matthew Shiles at matthew.shiles@northlandchurch. net or 407-937-1768

MEN Man in the Mirror Men’s Group: “Discipleship Life” Tuesdays starting June 7, 6:45 to 8 a.m., room 1118. Following Christ leads us to the discipleship lifestyle: disciples who are making disciples ... who are making disciples. Bob Shoemaker at bshoemaker@ compass1.org or 407-599-3132 Men’s Life in Community Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., room 4128. Most of us live in a shadow of what God intended for us. Life in Community calls us into the light. Reclaiming Scripture’s stunning vision of gospel-centered community, it inspires us to live in love unbounded. Held during the Women’s Community Bible study, this is an opportunity for men to study and work out the scriptural implications for life. JT Almon II at jalmon18@cfl.rr.com or 321-277-4505

CHILDREN Young Disciples Step 1 Sundays, June 26 through July 31 (no class July 3), 3 to 4:30 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. Is your child ready to be baptized? Young Disciples Step 1 guides children in navigating the foundational teachings of Jesus and the apostles in a child-friendly environment. It is designed to help children in grades two through five understand more about salvation, baptism and other tenets of the faith. This study concludes with the celebration of baptism August 7 at 2 p.m. in the Children’s Worship Wing. A parent or adult must attend classes with the child. The one-time fee to participate is $5 per child, which can be paid at the first class. Debbie Blahnik at debbie.blahnik@northlandchurch.net Young Disciples Step 2 Sundays, June 26 through July 31 (no class July 3), 3 to 4:30 p.m., rooms 510809, Children’s Worship Wing. Is your child ready to take First Communion? Young Disciples Step 2 teaches children in grades two through five what it means to live as disciples of Christ. Children, alongside their parent or mentor, will explore the seven ways we respond to God for the benefit of others: by worshiping, reading the Bible, sharing our story, being in community, praying, serving and living generously. The study concludes with the celebration of Communion on August 7 at 3 p.m. in the Children’s Worship Wing. A parent or adult must attend classes with the child. The one-time fee to participate is $5 per child, which can be paid at the first class. Debbie Blahnik at debbie.blahnik@northlandchurch.net

Groups

CARE GROUPS ADULTS Alcoholics Anonymous Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 5207-8. This is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with one another, that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. Frank at 407-599-9770 or Carol at 407-617-0449 or Doug at idougs@ aol.com Al-Anon Support Group Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., room 5209. Alcoholism affects families, and can affect our emotional well-being, for better or worse. Problem drinking can make life extremely difficult for the non-drinking family member. Al‑Anon members share their experience, strength and hope in coping with an intimate relationship that is affected by alcoholism or drug abuse. Nancy Cook 407-484-3069 Celebrate Recovery Fridays, 7 to 9 p.m., The Rink. Gain freedom from life’s hurts, hang-ups, and habits. Join them each week for teachings, testimonies, praise and worship, and share groups, which include CR 101; men’s chemical addiction, codependency, anger and sexual addiction; and women’s chemical addiction, codependency, love and relationship addiction, eating disorders, codependent moms, anxiety and depression, and physical, emotional and sexual abuse. They also offer programs for children and teens. This is recovery for the entire family.

Dinner is available from 5:45 to 6:30 for $3; children eat free. Laurie Jean Harrington or John Williams at celebraterecovery@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1799

and destructive relationships. Child care is available. David at dbt197@gmail.com or 407-687-5390, Dixie at RecoveryHealing@aol. com, or recovering-couples.org

COSA Thursdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., room 4213. Cosa is a recovery program for men and women whose lives have been affected by someone else’s compulsive sexual behavior. Child care available. Dixie at LongwoodCOSA@aol.com or 407-312-3494, or cosa-recovery.org

Shoulder to Shoulder Every other Sunday, 2 p.m., Winter Springs. This is a Christian healing support group for divorced or separated women. Call or email for specific location. Fenella Padrino at 407-308-9186 or fenellapadrino@gmail.com

Journeying Through Grief Mondays starting June 6, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 4206. Come and allow our incredible Grief Ministry team to walk alongside you and others who are experiencing grief. Together we will cry, laugh, learn, wonder, and wait upon the Lord to bring healing and hope, as He promises. As our guide, we will use the Stephen Ministries “Journeying Through Grief” booklets, available in the Northland Bookstore for $10 for the set. Jeremy Jobson at griefshare@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7152. The Landing Fridays, 7 to 9:10 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. Do you know of a hurting or struggling teen? Are you a teen who feels like life is out of control? This ongoing 52-week program, based on the beatitudes, is geared specifically toward teens in grades 6 through 12, is student-driven and runs concurrently with Celebrate Recovery. The Landing is a safe place where struggling teens can acquire tools to live a Christ-centered life. Suzanne Long at slong27@gmail.com Life’s Healing Choices Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., rooms 4216 and 5103. Life’s Healing Choices offers freedom from our hurts, hang-ups and habits through eight healing choices that promise true happiness and life transformation. You’ll find real answers, real hope and a real future – one healing choice at a time. The cost: $14.99 for the book, available in the Northland Bookstore. Laurie Jean Harrington at lauriejean2@bellsouth.net or 407-927-4393 PRAXIS (Conquering Fear, Anger, Anxiety) Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 5106-07, CWW. Conquer fear, anger and anxiety through biblical principles. For child care, contact Pauline Hale at pauline.hale@ northlandchurch.net Skye Engel at 407834-3158 PeaceSeekers This ministry takes the biblical approach to handling all levels and types of conflict. From classes in PeaceMaker to conflict coaching and mediation, this ministry makes a difference in all relationships. Nita Zelenak at nita_zelenak@ntm.org (regarding class), or Rich Arndt at volvoom@gmail.com (regarding mediation and conflict coaching) RCA – Recovering Couples Anonymous Thursdays, 7:45 to 9 p.m., room 4215. RCA is a 12-step program and fellowship of recovering couples. They suffer from many different addictions, and they share their experience, strength and hope with one another, that they may solve their common problems and help other recovering couples restore their relationships. The primary purpose is to stay committed in loving and intimate relationships, and to help other couples achieve freedom from addictive

specific roles needed to end trafficking in our community. Abi Mills at abi.mills@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0547 Arabic Distributed Church Sundays, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., the Rink. This group meets for Bible study, fellowship, prayer and praise in the Arabic language. The class targets those who need to worship in Arabic. Child care is available. 407-9494018, ext. 1712 or arabic@northlandchurch.net

Stephen Ministers Need a Stephen Minister? If you are in our congregation and are going through a difficult time and need a Stephen Minister, who can walk alongside you for a season, contact Lynda Mason at 407-949-4013.

MEN Faithful and True Mondays, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall. Join a fellowship of men pursuing sexual integrity. Workbook cost: $19.95 at Northland’s bookstore. Bryan at 816206-4167, Jim at 407-701-7796, or Kevin Urichko at 407-949-7166 or kevin.urichko@ northlandchurch.net SAA for Men Mondays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., room 1115, Student Ministries and Care Center and Thursdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., room 4217. As a fellowship of recovering addicts, Sex Addicts Anonymous offers a message of hope to anyone who suffers from sex addiction. The basic principles of recovery practiced by SAA are found in the Twelve Steps, and they can apply the Steps and Traditions to sex addiction, making recovery possible. Child care is provided. David at dbt197@gmail.com or 407-687-5390, or saarecovery.org

WOMEN BCAUSE—Breast Cancer Survival Any woman touched by breast cancer desiring prayer, fellowship, information and/or encouragement, contact Susan Diener-Blando at 407-488-5941 or susandb@yahoo.com. Women’s Healing Ministry Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 4218. This group will provide hope and a safe place to heal if you have experienced sexual betrayal, deception and lies of secrecy that keep you in bondage. Vicki M. Wotring at 520-631-0886 or celebratelife3@aol.com

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

how to knit. Knit and Chat is intended for fellowship while sharing the joy of knitting. Contact Pauline Hale at pauline. hale@northlandchurch.net for child care for children 10 and under. www.facebook. com/knitandchat. Cassie Small at cassandra.543@juno.com or 407-834-5203 Life in Community Sundays, 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., rooms 4209-10. Most of us live in a shadow of what God intended for us. Life in Community calls us into the light. Reclaiming Scripture’s stunning vision of gospel-centered community, it inspires us to live in love unbounded and awesome relationships. Jeremy Jobson at jeremy.jobson@ northlandchurch.net

Co-ed Flag Football Saturdays, 9:30 a.m., Sunnytown Park, Casselberry. Join us for adult coed flag football for 6 on 6 with halftime devotionals. No skills required. Just looking for fun and fellowship. Dan Brown at 269-599-6537 or Chris Curran at 407-687-6537 or tbbuc40@ netzero.com

Men’s Racquetball Group Wednesdays, 6 p.m., Sanlando Park in Altamonte Springs. After game time, the group members sit on benches and fellowship by telling life’s stories and praying for one another’s needs. No experience is required. Alex Crane at alexmcrane@live. com or 321-303-0831

The Gathering (Young Adults Ministry) Third Thursday every month, 7 p.m., The Rink. A gathering of young adults (whether or not students, married or professionals) who desire to be in community with one another. There will be worship and discussion, and they will discover ways to be the church together. youngadults@northlandchurch.net

Moms4Moms Get connected with other moms for friendship and encouragement through meetings and playgroup activities. Registration required. Stephanie Ball at stephanieball1@yahoo.com and Lindsey Coburn at lcoburn@stetson.edu

Golf Ministry - Links Fellowship of Central Florida Second Friday of each month, various locations. Links is a nondenominational Christian ministry whose mission is to link golfers around the world with other Christian golfers. Each month they have a different speaker and golf format. The cost is reasonable and includes golf, a cart, range balls, tax and prizes. and reservations: Parks Reinhardt at 407-335-4223 or linksfellowship@cfl.rr.com Great Start … Pathways to Success First Thursday of each month, 5:45 p.m., Fellowship Hall. This program is designed to reach out to parents of newborn babies in Seminole County. Great Start promotes parent education and helps parents build their capacity to develop essential early literacy skills in their children. Great Start at 407320-3945 or GreatStart@scps.us Hispanic Gathering Sundays, 12:30 p.m., fellowship hall. “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!” (Psalm 133:1, KJV). Join them for a joyful time of worship and going deeper in studying God’s Word in Spanish. Leonardo Mateus at leonardo.mateus@northlandchurch.net or 407-459-3650 Reunión Dominical Hispana Domingos Domingos, 12:30 p.m., fellowship hall. “Mirad cuan Bueno y cuan delicioso es habitar los hermanos juntos en armonía!” (Sal. 133:1). Únete a ellos para un hermoso tiempo de alabanza y adoración profundizando en el estudio de la palabra de Dios en español. Leonardo Mateus a leonardo.mateus@northlandchurch.net or 407-459-3650 Knit and Chat Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Foyer by Information Desk. This group is for those who knit (or crochet) or want to learn

Motorcycle Ministry Summer Kickoff Ride Saturday, June 4, 9:30 a.m., call for departure location. You must have a valid motorcycle license, motorcycle and be an experienced rider to participate. The group will meet at 9:30 a.m. and depart at 10. The half-day tri-county ride will be on winding country roads, and the riders will stop for lunch at a beachfront restaurant on beautiful Lake Weir. This event is weather permitting. Lori Landers at cyclerider4god@yahoo. com or 352-589-0388 Sew and Serve First Saturday of each month, 9:30 a.m., room 1117, the Rink. They sew various easyto-make items for charitable donation. Bring your portable machine (if you have one), basic sewing tools, ideas for projects and a giving heart! Joan Siegel at siegeljk@aol.com Single Purpose (Singles age 30 and up) Second and fourth Sunday of each month, 3 p.m., rooms 4206-07. Get to know other singles in the area for friendship, fellowship and Bible study. Teri Long at 407-470-3431 or alwaysgone_us@yahoo.com, Sue Steward at 407-314-5817, or meetup. com/OACS08 Tennis Saturdays, 8 a.m., Red Bug Lake Park. Jeff Rossmeissl at 407-489-6096 Thursday Evening Prayer Meeting Thursdays, 6 to 7 p.m., room 4128. You are invited to join us for the intercessory prayer time. We intercede for the weekly prayer requests submitted online. We also pray for the elders, pastors, staff, congregations and communities. We pray for the distributed churches, local and global partners, missionaries, ministries and much more. Gus Davies at gus.davies@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4008

Hispanic Ministry - Spanish Translation Sundays, 9 and 11 a.m. services. Spanish translation is available online and listening devices are available at the Welcome Desk. Join the Facebook page at www.facebook. com/northlandhispano. Leonardo Mateus at leonardo.mateus@northlandchurch.net or 407-459-3650 Ministerio Hispano - Traducción a Español Domingos, en los servicios de las 9 y 11 a.m. Traducción a español esta disponible en línea. Los auriculares para escuchar el servicio estan disponibles en el Mostrador de Bienvenida o “Welcome Desk”. Información en nuestra página de Facebook en www.facebook.com/northlandhispano. Leonardo Mateus at leonardo.mateus@ northlandchurch.net or 407-459-3650 Veterans for Christ Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 5110, CWW. Christian brothers and sisters who are veterans of the Armed Forces gathering to grow in Christ using the First Principles study material, share common experiences, support each other and eventually reach out to the greater community of veterans in the Orlando area. Randy Mixon at 808-3434391 or rmixon75@gmail.com

Special Events Building Strong Families Saturdays, June 11 through July 23, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink. Families with preschool, grade school, middle school and high school students are invited to an evening for the whole family! Each evening, led by Pastor Brian Katauskas, will include a meal, games and teaching for the entire family. The cost for the meal: $5 per person, with a $20 maximum per family. Jenna Blankespoor at jenna. blankespoor@northlandchurch.net or 407949-7194 CARE Center Rally Thursday, June 2, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink. Hear updates on and learn more about how you can serve with awesome CARE Center ministries, including the Prison and Jail, 121Hope (anti-human trafficking), LifeHope (benevolence), Adoption and Foster Care, and Disaster Response ministries, and more. Dinner is included. Matthew Shiles at matthew.shiles@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1768 Worship in the Arts Camp Performance Friday, June 24, 7 p.m., sanctuary. Everyone is invited to a performance, called The Bridge, by the young artists from Northland’s Worship in the Arts Camp. The Bridge is a brief concert combining elements of dance, music, acting and visual arts to share the story of salvation. After the performance, everyone is invited to view the Young Artists Art Gallery. More than 120 grade school and middle school students are participating in Worship in the Arts Camp in June. The camp provides an encouraging environment for a week of instruction in music, dance, acting, visual arts, technical production and spiritual growth. Professional artists within the Northland community, working alongside the True North interns, provide instruction and mentoring, with a goal of encouraging young artists to grow in their faith and develop their gifts. Bethany Durys at 407-937-0541 or bethany. durys@northlandchurch.net

Serve at Northland For additional ways to serve at Northland, visit northlandchurch.net/ volunteer. Children’s Ministries There are plenty of ways to serve in Children’s Ministries. Whether it is through preparing the weekly take-home resources, teaching or helping in a classroom on the weekends, or manning the children’s library during the week, volunteers make a difference. Debbie Blahnik at debbie.blahnik@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7162 Communion Servers Communion servers are needed the first weekend of each month. Training provided. Karen Hays at communion@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0575 Info Desk Hosts Needed Answer questions and direct newcomers before and after the worship services. Five service choices each weekend. Stop by the Info Kiosk (with the big question mark) and find out how you can get started or contact Terry Wenner at tbardwen@aol.com. Special Needs Children and Teens Sundays, assist during the 11 a.m. worship service. Heather Subbert at 407-9371828 or heather.subbert@northlandchurch.net Ushers and Greeters Greet and seat those attending worship services. No experience necessary. Barbara Gritter at barbara.gritter@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4000 Weekday Welcome Desk Weekday volunteers are needed to answer phones and greet visitors. Flexible hours. Barbara Gritter at barbara.gritter@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4000 Welcome Team Believers are needed to make phone calls, welcoming first-time visitors and connecting with interested attendees regarding various ministry projects. Training provided, flexible hours. Brian King at brian.king@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0567

Serve With Northland Blood Drive Sunday, June 5, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4 to 8 p.m., Northland at Longwood. To reduce your waiting time, you may schedule a time slot at www.floridasbloodcenters.org. Ruth Sapp at ruth.sapp@northlandchurch. net or 407-949-4039 Celebrate Recovery – Inside Co-facilitate weekly classes in the Seminole County jail. A workbook, a DVD and materials are available. Must have one or more years of recovery. Minimum commitment: twice a month. Dale Cowart at dale.cowart@ northlandchurch.net

Child Evangelism Fellowship of Central Florida Needs Volunteers Serve in Good News Clubs in public elementary schools after school. They provide orientation and training. Jeneba Davies at 407-435-4673 or jenesthe1@ bellsouth.net Christians in Public Education CIPE inspires Christians to embrace their God-ordained role as missionaries in public education, whether as teachers, custodians, bus drivers, cafeteria workers or administrators, helping them to recognize how their walk as Christians impacts everyone around them. Nan Parker at 352-602-9200 or nancparker@gmail.com, Gracia Miller at 407-415-1461 or millergracia@gmail.com, christiansinpubliceducation.org or ceai.org Co-facilitate Classes in the Jail Men, women or couples are needed to share their faith and knowledge with Seminole County inmates who desire a change in their lives. Training and workbooks are provided. This is a twice-a-month commitment. Dale Cowart at dale.cowart@northlandchurch.net Disaster Response Teams Train and prepare for serving during times of disaster and local outreach field exercises. All levels of experience are needed, from professionals to those who want to be trained. Judy Head at judy.head@ northlandchurch.net or 407-388-5798 Financial Allies Needed Financial Allies are needed for Faith and Finances, a biblically integrated financial curriculum designed for low-income people. Allies provide encouragement, advocacy and supportive friendship as a class participant strives to become economically selfsufficient. Dale Cowart at dale.cowart@ Northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7165 Harvest Time International needs volunteers. This mission ministry needs volunteers to check in clients; help with office work, fundraising and social media; stock shelves; and sort relief products Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The ministry also accepts community service volunteers. Learn more at harvesttime.org. 407-878-5526 or volunteer@harvesttime.org Hospice of the Comforter Volunteers provide patient and family support, as well as crucial administrative assistance, community outreach, fundraising and help with special projects. Free training is provided. Volunteer Services Department at 407-379-2254, or hospiceofthecomforter. org/volunteers Live Worship With Inmates Servant leaders are needed to attend worship in the jail and connect with the inmates. Opportunities exist at all worship service times. No experience is necessary. Dale Cowart at dale.cowart@northlandchurch.net Longwood Health Care Center Sundays, 9 a.m., sanctuary. Give hugs and show love to the residents of the facility behind Northland on Grant Street. People are needed to bring the residents to the Sunday 9 a.m. service at Northland at Longwood. Patsy Grannan at 407-538-5209 or pjgrannan@yahoo.com

Men Mentoring Fatherless Boys No age limit or experience required. Must be able to devote at least one hour per week. David Keys at nlmentoring@gmail.com Mentors and Classroom Assistants Mentors and classroom assistants are needed for Milwee Middle School students in Longwood. Need to be 18 years old or older and available at least one hour per week until the end of the school year. Must complete SCPS Dividend process. Buzz Vincent, Milwee Middle School at 407-463-9398 or blv292@cfl.rr.com PetPals Saturdays, except the fifth Saturday of the month. Share your pets with people in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and more. Ann Clark at ann@clarkmail.us or 407-8087892 Reading/Tutoring Ministry Wednesdays, 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Goldsboro Elementary Magnet School, Sanford. Adults through seniors, especially retirees, read as Nanas and Papas to kindergarteners and/or tutor first- or second-graders in reading or math for one, two or three hours. Tutoring may be done on alternate days. Rebekah Richey at handr527@aol.com or 407-252-7009

Donations

Please take clean, usable clothing, toys, household items, nonperishable food items and supplies to The Sharing Center, Fairmont Plaza, 600 N. Highway 1792, Longwood. 407-260-9155 or www. thesharingcenter.org Nonperishable food items can be placed into the designated wooden boxes in the lobby of the Worship Center and in the Student Ministries and Care Center. Judy Head at judy.head@northlandchurch.net Vehicles Needed at LifeHope. Many families working with the LifeHope ministry are able to obtain a job and begin the process of getting back on their feet, but transportation becomes a barrier. Vehicles must be safe and in good working condition. Bud Abt at 407-415-0036 or bud.abt@northlandchurch. net to donate your vehicle Men’s casual clothes, backpacks, blankets, tennis shoes and hygienic supplies, are needed by Downtown Homeless ministry at St. George’s Orthodox Church, a ministry to the homeless in Orlando. Dave Mullen at dmull77@yahoo.com Christian and classic children’s books as well as parenting and marriage books are needed for the Northland Children’s and Family library. Bethany Durys at bethany. durys@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0541 Bibles are needed for the Downtown Homeless Ministry. Donate new or used Bibles at the Northland Bookstore. Dave Mullen at dmull77@yahoo.com Bed sheets, pillowcases and other items are needed at Safehouse of Seminole for battered women and their children. Complete needs list at www.safehouseofseminole.org. admin@safehouseofseminole.org or 407302-5220

Beyond Northland ADULTS Abortion Recovery Bible study for post-abortive men or women that meets in a confidential, supportive setting. Reveille Ministries at 407-333-0404 Central Florida’s Job Fair (CFEC.org) Wednesday, July 13, noon to 4 p.m., Central Florida Fairgrounds & Exposition Park, 4603 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando. Visit www.CFEC.org to preregister, get job fair tips, research the companies listed, get directions or search Central Florida’s Online Job Board. Christian HELP at 407-834-4022 or christianhelp.org Child Advocates Become a Guardian ad Litem. In an ideal situation, a child has a parent or caregiver paying attention, but for many children, there is no one. Will you give some of your time and compassion to such a child? As a GAL volunteer, a Court-Appointed Special Advocate, you would be there to speak in the child’s best interest. Diane Klebanow at 407-665-5386 or GALSeminoleInfo@ seminolecountyfl.gov Community Bible Study Wednesdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Community United Methodist on 17-92. Please join women from all backgrounds and levels of Bible knowledge to study the Scriptures. New study of Matthew starting in September. Children’s program is available. On-going registration. Paula Porter at 407-325-3154 or communitybiblestudy.org Harvest Time International Needs Volunteers Volunteers are needed to check in clients, do office work, stock shelves and sort relief products Mondays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. They also accept community service volunteers. 407-878-5526 or volunteer@harvesttime.org Interfaith Opportunities • “Friends Talking Faith” Tuesdays, 6:30 to 7 p.m., 90.7-FM radio. “The Three Wise Guys” – Rabbi Steven Engel, Rev. Bryan Fulwider and Imam Muhammad Musri – discuss topics from the perspective of the different religions they represent. Upcoming topics: June 7 — “Faith and Religion: The Place of Hope in Faith, Politics and Life”; June 14 — “Faith and Politics: Diversity as an American and Faith Value”; June 21 — “Faith and Society: Men’s Spirituality,” with Fr. Richard Rohr; and June 28 — “Faith and Society: March for America in Washington, D.C.” • Interfaith Discussion Wednesday, June 8, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Adventist University of Health Sciences, Florida Hospital, 671 Winyah Drive, Orlando. Topic: “Faith Tradition and Civility in Speech.” What does your faith tradition teach about civility in speech? How should we speak to one another in daily conversation? In public discourse? In the media? Are there

any rules-free zones where normal strictures don’t apply? Come prepared to discuss these questions and more about human interaction. Join the discussion, sponsored by the Interfaith Council of Central Florida. The discussions are respectful, open and candid, and the participants represent a variety of faith traditions as well as those who question the validity of faith altogether. Admission is free. Everyone is invited. Robert Ray at 407-415-8528 or Robert. Ray@nrmafla.com Meals on Wheels, Etc. Meals on Wheels, Etc. provides homedelivered meals, transportation services and other services to vulnerable seniors in Seminole County. Marci Carter at 407333-8877, ext.103, or mcarter@mealsetc.org.

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Derek and Mary Lynn Parnell Greater Europe Mission — Iberian Peninsula field leader They oversee the expansion of churches and the gospel in Spain and Portugal. Chris and Sharon Peck 5-14 Inc. — President and secretary They reach the unreached through collaboration with Wycliffe Bible Translators, the “Jesus” film and African Leadership Development. Don and Lynda Pederson New Tribes Mission — Director of International Ministries Office They are furthering the ministry of church planting worldwide through training seminars, software development and publication of materials. John and Carol Pierce New Tribes Mission — Member services personnel From Paraguay to Brazil to Sanford, they use linguistic and ministry skills to serve the global church and other ministry workers.

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

Jayakumar and Prema Ramachandran Bible Believing Churches and Missions, and REAP International —President They are expanding the church in India through missional efforts and network leadership.

MEN

Bob and Renee Shoemaker Compass – Finances God’s Way — Executive director They equip people to faithfully apply God’s financial principles in their lives.

Christian Businessmen’s Connection 7 to 8 a.m.: Tuesdays, IHOP Restaurant, 1345 Lee Road, Orlando; Thursdays, Perkins, University & Forsyth, Winter Park. A worldwide men’s ministry for 85 years (www. cbmc.com) that meets for fellowship, prayer, and discussion of God’s principles for business. Armand Dauplaise at 407-221-3114 or adauplaise@aol.com; Pat Leupold at 407-5386026 or huskerball1956@gmail.com.

Diane Pomroy Child Evangelism Fellowship — State teacher trainer She reaches children in Pennsylvania through campus clubs, connecting students to local churches. Vince and Karen Purpero Cru — Field workers, Western Europe representatives They support local churches in North Carolina and Western Europe, work with college students and connect the two areas through vision trips.

Dave and Jill Simpson New Tribes Mission — Coordinator of the Connection Center They connect people to ministries that impact unreached and unengaged peoples. Christy Smith Partnership International — Licensed health counselor She supports and ministers to ministry workers through professional counseling, providing spiritual and emotional healing. Jim and Marcia Southard Third Millennium Ministries — Production studio manager They collect on video wisdom and the input of Christian leaders around the world for the purpose of equipping believers worldwide.

PARENTS

Barry and Denise Spor New Tribes Mission — Church-planting consultant They minister to the Guanano people in Colombia, and mentor church leaders and planters.

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

Ken and Shelley Strong Wycliffe Associates — Planning and design director They lead projects related to building design and construction, emphasizing energy preservation and indigenous design.

WOMEN Women’s Connection Luncheon Third Wednesday of each month, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., DeBary Golf & Country Club, 300 Plantation Drive. All women are invited to the monthly luncheon, designed to connect women with God, their community, and each other. Judy Ann Mumford at jamumford@ gmail.com or 386-753-9376 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

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Chuck and Nancy Wallace Cru — National directors of operations and leadership development They support a staff of 280 to reach and disciple international students across American college campuses. Bob and Debbie Watson Simple Church Network — Servant They expand discipleship-based networks of believers in Central Florida. Bill and Lana Wolfe Jesus Film Project — Global partnership strategy director They take the “Jesus” film, the most widely watched film globally, to unreached people groups. Laura Lee Wright Camp Daniel — Director of strategy She ministers to and serves campers with intellectual disabilities, connecting with local churches. Kevin and Ginnette Young Cru — Campus field ministry national directors They support and equip 21 locations across the country to reach youths nationwide. Dave and Nita Zelenak New Tribes Mission — USA mobilization From Venezuela to Sanford, they have served for over 40 years with the ministry, mobilizing the church to engage in the global Kingdom effort. In addition, Northland supports 10-plus missionaries who serve in sensitive areas of the world or with the persecuted church. To learn more about these missionaries, the work they do, and how you can get involved, visit northlandchurch.net/missionaries.

Northland, A Church Distributed northlandchurch.net/about WHAT WE BELIEVE The Bible

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

God

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

The Means of Salvation

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

Security, Assurance and Responsibility

— We believe that all the saved, those in whom God has accomplished His transforming work of grace, are kept by His power and are thus secure in Christ forever. It is their privilege to rejoice in the assurance of their salvation. However, this assurance must not be the occasion for sin, for God in His holiness cannot tolerate persistent sin in His children, and in infinite love He corrects them. True faith in Christ is expressed by a fruitful, God-pleasing life. (John 10:27-29; Romans 8:1939; 1 John 5:13; Hebrews 12:6; Matthew 7:20; James 2:20)

Man

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

The Church

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

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

OUR VISION: WHAT WE SEE

A vision is a clear mental picture of a preferable future. It sees the future through the eyes of faith. It shares the perspective of the biblical writer when he wrote the following words: “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1, NASB). Northland’s vision is to see people coming to Christ, and to be transformed together as we link locally and globally to worship and serve everywhere, every day.

OUR MISSION: WHAT WE DO

At Northland, we believe God’s call to us as a body of believers is to respond to Him for the benefit of others. There are countless ways that one can respond to God’s grace and goodness. We have identified the following ways that we, as a church, regularly want to respond together: Worship God — John 4:21 Glorify God for who He is and what He has done. Read the Bible — Jeremiah 1:12 Study God’s message to you often. Share your story — 1 Peter 3:15 Tell others what God is doing in your life. Be in community — John 13:35 Foster environments for relationship. Pray — 1 Peter 3:12 Engage in conversation with God. Serve others — Matthew 25:40 Meet the needs of the people around you. Live generously — Matthew 6:21 Give what God’s given you.

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

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Live Concurrent Worship

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

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

The Christian’s Walk

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

The Eternal State

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

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530 Dog Track Road, Longwood, FL 32750 www.northlandchurch.net | hello@northlandchurch.net Main Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 Main Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4020 Northland Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7199

I am in crisis? Northland’s main line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 I want to seek counseling? Counseling referral line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7204 I have a prayer request? Prayer request line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4025 or pray.northlandchurch.net

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I need the Hospital Ministry to pay a visit? Chris Nielsen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7149 or hospitalvisits@northlandchurch.net

GOVERNING ELDERS Owusu Amaning, Chairman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1797 owusu.amaning@northlandchurch.net Tim Wright, Vice Chairman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1804 tim.wright@northlandchurch.net Dale Burket, Secretary-Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1809 dale.burket@northlandchurch.net JT Almon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7169 jt.almon@northlandchurch.net Sam Certo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7168 sam.certo@northlandchurch.net Danny Gordon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1763 danny.gordon@northlandchurch.net Gilbert Kingsley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0540 gilbert.kingsley@northlandchurch.net Bill Wolfe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1803 bill.wolfe@northlandchurch.net Jim Dees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1827 jim.dees@northlandchurch.net

PASTOR’S BIO Dr. Joel C. Hunter has served as Northland’s senior pastor since 1985. During Pastor Hunter’s tenure, Northland has grown from 200 faithful souls to a community of 20,000 that worships around the globe. An internationally respected evangelical leader, Dr. Hunter approaches today’s issues in a biblical and balanced manner, and has championed the cause of “Compassion Issues” found in Scripture, including pro-life concerns, justice, poverty and creation care. He serves on the boards of the World Evangelical Alliance (with 420 million constituents) and the National Association of Evangelicals (with 30 million members), and is regularly featured on local and national media outlets. A longtime bridge-builder who seeks common ground for the common good, he is a frequent consultant to U.S. agencies and served during the inaugural year on the U.S. president’s Advisory Council on FaithBased and Neighborhood Partnerships. He has been married to his best friend and ministry partner, Becky, since 1972. The Hunters are parents to three sons: Joshua, Joel and Isaac (1977-2013), and are in-laws to Lisa, Lizzy and Rhonda. The Hunters have seven grandchildren: Noah, Jada, Ella, Lincoln, Luke, Lena, and Ava (2004-2010). Learn more about Pastor Hunter’s life in ministry at northlandchurch.net/joelhunter. Stay informed about his involvement with current events at www.pastorjoelhunter.com.

Northland is becoming a church of distributed churches, a family of spiritual families. More and more, the larger congregation of Northland is also comprised of smaller, distributed churches – spiritual families that form outside the walls of the building as they follow Jesus together and live out the mission of Jesus in their everyday lives. All of Northland will continue to gather together for weekend worship services, whether in person or online, but being the church isn’t limited to the worship service. The distributed churches also form the church right where people live, as they get together in homes, in offices, on campuses or in coffee shops for meals, fellowship, the study of Scripture, prayer, service and reaching out to those not yet included (Acts 2:42-47). Are you interested in learning more? We would love to help you. Together we can form the church outside the walls of a building and bring God’s love to the world. Start the journey toward being the church at one of the Intro to Distributing the Church sessions. Sign up for a session at The Hub or at distributedchurch.com.

DISTRIBUTED HUBS LAKE COUNTY Northland, A Church Distributed: Lake County Service time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 10 a.m. 2828 S. Bay St., Eustis In Lake Hills Plaza behind RaceTrac Facebook.com . . . . www.facebook.com/northlandlakecounty Twitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . twitter.com/northlandlc General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 Jeremy Bell, Site Pastor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7184 or jeremy.bell@northlandchurch.net OVIEDO Reformed Theological Seminary Service times. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 9 and 11 a.m. 1231 Reformation Drive, Oviedo, FL 32765 The Seminary is located at the corner of Mitchell Hammock Road and Alafaya Woods Boulevard, just east of State Road 434 (Alafaya Trail). Northland at Oviedo Community Center (NOCC) 561 E. Mitchell Hammock Road, #300, Oviedo, FL 32765 Oviedo Blog Website. . . . . . . . . . . northlandchurch.net/oviedo Facebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . www.facebook.com/northlandoviedo General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 Dr. Dan Lacich, Site Pastor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1815 or dan.lacich@northlandchurch.net

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

I am interested in a Care Ministry? Barbara Olsen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7183 or barbara.olsen@northlandchurch.net I want to become a member? Barbara Gritter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0557 or barbara.gritter@northlandchurch.net I have accepted Christ into my heart and wish to be baptized? Sharon Ferreira (adult/student) . . . . . . . . 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@northlandchurch.net Diane Jones (infants–grade school). . . . . 407-949-7188 or diane.jones@northlandchurch.net I need information on Student Ministries? Jenna Blankespoor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7194 or jenna.blankespoor@northlandchurch.net I need information about Children’s Ministries? Debbie Blahnik. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .407-949-7162 or debbie.blahnik@northlandchurch.net I am interested in Short-term Mission Trips? Patti Harshey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0573 or patti.harshey@northlandchurch.net; or visit SomedayIsToday.net I want to help at Northland? The Hub. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7178 or hub@northlandchurch.net I want to get involved in a serve project? Judy Head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-388-5798 or judy.head@northlandchurch.net; or visit northlandchurch.net/serve I am getting married? Sharon Ferreira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@northlandchurch.net I need to plan a funeral? Sharon Ferreira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@northlandchurch.net I want to learn more about your Hispanic Ministry? Quiero aprender más acerca de su Ministerio Hispano. Leonardo Mateus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1824 or leonardo.mateus@northlandchurch.net I have a special needs child or if I have special needs? Heather Subbert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1828 or heather.subbert@northlandchurch.net I am facing an unforeseen/unexpected financial crisis and need guidance and resources? LifeHope Info Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7151 Visit us online to submit an application: northlandchurch.net/lifehope Computer’s available in care center Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. I need information on jail/prison transition ministries? Dale Cowart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7165 or dale.cowart@northlandchurch.net I need information on 121Hope Anti-Trafficking Ministry? Abi Mills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0547 or abi.mills@northlandchurch.net