Worship Guide-Respond 27, 2014 by Northland Church

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

Let’s worship God together!

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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.

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What’s Current BAPTISM OPPORTUNITY

Come to the Water If you haven’t taken this important step as a disciple of Jesus Christ, now is the time! Be baptized by a Northland minister in a heated pool. You can participate individually or as a family.

Sunday, July 13, 2 p.m. at the Watkins’ home. Sign up at northlandchurch.net!

JOURNEY TO ISRAEL

With Pastors Gus Davies and Dr. Dan Lacich Worship and partake of the Lord’s Supper in the Garden Tomb, pray in the Garden of Gethsemane, sail across the Sea of Galilee, and visit many other holy sites in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria. The trip is from November 29 to December 10.

Attend an info meeting Tuesday, July 15, 7 to 8 p.m., room 4215, Longwood site.

FAITHABILITY BIBLE RETREAT

For Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities A full-day Bible retreat for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities! This day of fun, fellowship and Bible-based learning activities will introduce participants to Jesus the Son. Come and learn about Him, make new friends and have some fun in the process!

Friday, July 18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Longwood site. Register at northlandchurch.net.

DIGNITY SERVES

WELCOME! 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!

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Participate & Connect:

Which site are you attending? [ ] Longwood [ ] Mount Dora [ ] Oviedo [ ] Other_____________________________________ I am [ ] a child [ ] a middle school student [ ] a high school student [ ] an adult. [ ] I am a new believer. I recently trusted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. [ ] I would like to know more about how to get connected.

Details at northlandchurch.net.

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED JULY 5-7, 2014

Get “What’s Current”: northlandchurch.net/resources/newsletter facebook.com/northlandchurch twitter.com/northlandchurch Visit an Info Kiosk in the foyer or The Hub. Call 407-949-4000. 530 Dog Track Road, Longwood, FL 32750

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YOUNG BELIEVERS STEP 2

Details and registration at northlandchurch.net.

Wednesdays, July 23 through August 20, 6:15 to 8 p.m. in rooms 5106-07, Longwood site.

Friday, July 18, 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, July 19, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in The Rink, Longwood site.

Geared toward children in grades two through five, Step 2 of Young Believers navigates through biblical principles to help children understand salvation and the meaning of baptism in a fun environment. This six-week study ends in the celebration of baptism.

Being “ambassadors of reconciliation” has major implications for how we serve others. Part of this process is to educate ourselves on how to help others in a way that preserves the dignity of both parties. Dignity Serves will teach you how to give and receive with dignity in every aspect of life.

Begins Wednesday, July 23

Learn to Empower Others

STOP BY THE HUB

Letters of Encouragement When you come to faith in Christ you have an incredible truth to share with others. It is the life-giving Good News of the Gospel. Speaking the truth in love has no greater expression than sharing the truth of Jesus with others. You can do just that by visiting The Hub after service where materials will be available for you to write a brief note of encouragement to those in a difficult season of life. We’ll make sure it gets to the individuals who will benefit from reading and feeling Christ’s love through your words.

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

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Financial Report — June 24 to 30, 2014 This Week

This Year to Date

Need. . . . . . . . . . 235,424 Need. . . . . . . . . 6,121,024 Received. . . . . . . 209,060 Received. . . . . . 5,700,262 Difference. . . . . . (26,364) Difference. . . . . (420,762)

What’s Current BAPTISM OPPORTUNITY

Sunday, July 13, 2 p.m. at the Watkins’ home. Sign up at northlandchurch.net!

JOURNEY TO ISRAEL

Attend an info meeting Tuesday, July 15, 7 to 8 p.m., room 4215, Longwood site.

FAITHABILITY BIBLE RETREAT

Friday, July 18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Longwood site.

Details at northlandchurch.net. Register at northlandchurch.net. NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED JULY 5-7, 2014

DIGNITY SERVES

New to Northland? Tell us a little about yourself! Just drop this card in an offering box or stop by The Hub or an Info Kiosk in the foyer on your way out — we want to get to know you … PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY.

Name(s)_____________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

WELCOME! Let’s worship God together! The mission of Northland, A Church Distributed is to Respond to God for the Benefit of Others. Our Vision is to see people coming to Christ and to be transformed together as we link locally and globally to worship and serve everywhere, every day. Join us!

Email_________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

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

Phone_______________________________________________________________________________________

northlandchurch.net

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

Participate & Connect:

Address______________________________________________________________________________________

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

7/5-7/2014

YOUNG BELIEVERS STEP 2

STOP BY THE HUB

Learn to Empower Others

Begins Wednesday, July 23

Letters of Encouragement

Friday, July 18, 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, July 19, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in The Rink, Longwood site.

Wednesdays, July 23 through August 20, 6:15 to 8 p.m. in rooms 5106-07, Longwood site.

When you come to faith in Christ you have an incredible truth to share with others. It is the life-giving Good News of the Gospel. Speaking the truth in love has no greater expression than sharing the truth of Jesus with others. You can do just that by visiting The Hub after service where materials will be available for you to write a brief note of encouragement to those in a difficult season of life. We’ll make sure it gets to the individuals who will benefit from reading and feeling Christ’s love through your words.

Details and registration at northlandchurch.net.

Financial Report — June 24 to 30, 2014

generous.northlandchurch.net

Difference. . . . . . (26,364) Difference. . . . . (420,762)

This Week

This Year to Date

Need. . . . . . . . . . 235,424 Need. . . . . . . . . 6,121,024 Received. . . . . . . 209,060 Received. . . . . . 5,700,262

A MESSAGE FROM PASTOR JEFF BELL (Read about Pastor Jeff at northlandchurch.net/team/jeff_bell.)

Walk This Way: Life in the Way of Jesus 1 John 2:3-6 (NIV) We know that we have come to know him if we keep his commands. Whoever says, “I know him,” but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person. But if anyone obeys his word, love for God is truly made complete in them. This is how we know we are in him: Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did.

Worship Focus

Worship Christ today as the transforming Light that shined in the darkness. He, the Father of lights, invaded the darkness of this world as He invades the darkness in our hearts and lives. Daily Reading Day 1: John 1:1-5, 14 (NIV) “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. … “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” From the very first words of His Gospel, John uses compelling imagery to describe Christ – the Word, the light and the life. Which ones are most meaningful to you in your relationship with Jesus? How have you come to a place of “understanding” the light (John 1:5)? What does it mean to you that Jesus is “the Word”? Day 2: John 3:16-21 (NIV) “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son. This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed. But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in the sight of God.” Perhaps John first heard the metaphor of darkness and light from Jesus’ teachings, as in this well-known passage. How is this an apt metaphor for your spiritual awakening and your spiritual journey? Notice the connection Jesus makes here between the way we live and the light we have.

For what situation in your life right now could this connection be illuminating? Where are you being called to live by the truth you have been given?

Day 4: 1 John 1:1-7 (NIV) “That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched — this we proclaim concerning the Word of life. The life appeared; we have seen it and testify to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and has appeared to us. We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ. We write this to make our joy complete. “This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.” Again in this epistle, John begins with the same imagery used in his Gospel – the Word, the life and the light. But here he emphasizes the fact that he was an eyewitness to Jesus Himself. If you were to write of your firsthand experience with Jesus, what would you want to be sure to tell about? Would you compare His light in your life to a candle, a flashlight, or a floodlight? Where are you asking Him to illuminate your way today? Where is He calling you to walk in the light you have already been given? Day 5: 1 John 2:8-11 (NIV) “Yet I am writing you a new command; its truth is seen in him and in you, because the darkness is passing and the true light is already shining. “Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates a brother or sister is still in the darkness. Anyone who loves their brother or sister lives in the light, and there is nothing in them to make them stumble. But anyone who hates a brother or sister is in the darkness and walks around in the darkness. They do not know where they are going, because the darkness has blinded them.” According to this passage, what is the litmus test for whether or not we know Jesus? How does it change our lives? Like light itself, Christ’s presence in our lives can be seen. We cannot hide it. How evident is His light in your life? If the light of Christ is fading in your life, what action can you take? How could you let His Word reignite your heart?

Day 3: John 17:6-17 (NIV) “‘I have revealed you to those whom you gave me out of the world. They were yours; you gave them to me and they have obeyed your word. Now they know that everything you have given me comes from you. For I gave them the words you gave me and they accepted them. They knew with certainty that I came from you, and they believed that you sent me. I pray for them. I am not praying for the world, but for those you have given me, for they are yours. All I have is yours, and all you have is mine. And glory has come to me through them. I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name, the name you gave me, so that they may be one as we are one. While I was with them, I protected them and kept them safe by that name you gave me. None has been lost except the one doomed to destruction so that Scripture would be fulfilled. ‘I am coming to you now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have the full measure of my joy within them. I have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the world any more than I am of the world. My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. They are not of the world, even as I am not of it. Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.’” In this passage, Jesus is praying for His followers, shortly before His crucifixion. What had Jesus been sure to give them? These followers did not have the Scriptures that we have, or the Spirit of Christ as we experience it. What does having the Word of God mean to you personally? How vital is it to your spiritual health? How could you better take advantage of the opportunity to have His Word illuminate your life?

Let Us Know!

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

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Upcoming Weeks: Week 28: July 12-14 SERMON: Illuminate — What’s Love Got to Do With It? 1 John 3:11, with Pastor Jeff Bell Week 29: July 19-21 SERMON: Illuminate — Truth That Illuminates, 2 John 4-11, with Dr. Dan Lacich

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

What’s Current BAPTISM OPPORTUNITY

Sunday, July 13, 2 p.m. at the Watkins’ home. Sign up at northlandchurch.net!

JOURNEY TO ISRAEL

Attend an info meeting Tuesday, July 15, 7 to 8 p.m., room 4215, Longwood site.

FAITHABILITY BIBLE RETREAT

Friday, July 18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Longwood site.

Details at northlandchurch.net. Register at northlandchurch.net. NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED JULY 5-7, 2014

DIGNITY SERVES

Name(s)_____________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Email_________________________________________________________________________________________

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

Phone_______________________________________________________________________________________

northlandchurch.net

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

Participate & Connect:

Address______________________________________________________________________________________

7/5-7/2014

YOUNG BELIEVERS STEP 2

STOP BY THE HUB

Learn to Empower Others

Begins Wednesday, July 23

Letters of Encouragement

Friday, July 18, 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, July 19, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in The Rink, Longwood site.

Wednesdays, July 23 through August 20, 6:15 to 8 p.m. in rooms 5106-07, Longwood site.

Details and registration at northlandchurch.net.

Financial Report — June 24 to 30, 2014

generous.northlandchurch.net

Difference. . . . . . (26,364) Difference. . . . . (420,762)

This Week

This Year to Date

Need. . . . . . . . . . 235,424 Need. . . . . . . . . 6,121,024 Received. . . . . . . 209,060 Received. . . . . . 5,700,262

JULY 2014

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BE THE CHURCH EVERYWHERE, EVERY DAY

DISTRIBUTED JOURNEYS 2014

WORSHIP GOD

Where is God calling you to GO this year? A life-changing experience awaits.

Going on vacation? Join us for online worship!

Check out page 4, and then visit somedayistoday.net.

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CHECK OUT THE HUB Looking to get connected? Need more information? Want some coffee and conversation?

The Hub is a good place to start! Info on page 6.

About Northland, A Church Distributed WHAT WE BELIEVE The Bible

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

God

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

The Means of Salvation

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

Security, Assurance and Responsibility

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

Man

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

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

OUR VISION: WHAT WE SEE

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

OUR MISSION: WHAT WE DO

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

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

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

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

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

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

during any of our worship times!

The Church

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

The Christian’s Walk

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

The Eternal State

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

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NEW TO NORTHLAND? Do you have questions … about God, Northland or anything else? Look for this icon above our INFO KIOSKS located throughout the foyer during worship times! A host will be there to connect with you. Or visit northlandchurch.net/new.

Prayer is something deeper than words. It is present in the soul before it has been formulated into words. And it abides in the soul after the last words of prayer have passed over our lips.

Prayer is an attitude of our hearts, an attitude of mind. Prayer is a definite attitude of

our hearts toward God, an attitude which He in heaven immediately recognizes as prayer, as an appeal to His heart. Whether it takes the form of words or not, does not mean anything to God, only to ourselves.

â&#x20AC;&#x201C; O. Hallesby (1879-1961), Prayer, London: InterVarsity Fellowship, 1943, reprint, Augsburg Fortress Books.

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SERVE GLOBALLY

Go on a DISTRIBUTED JOURNEY! Apply today. Browse short-term trips and apply at somedayistoday.net.

Touch Lives in Guatemala New partnership has big plans for inaugural trip. BY MARGIE MORRIS

artnering with Hope of Life International, this will be Northland and IsleGO Missions’ inaugural trip to Zacapa, Guatemala. Just think ... you can be part of the first team to begin building relationships with this new ministry partner! This trip will provide many exciting ways to serve others and touch lives ... in feeding centers, at orphanage Bible clubs and at other Bible clubs in the community. The trip also will include construction projects and ministry to the elderly and individuals with special needs, including a medical clinic and hospital for any medical professionals joining the team. There will even be opportunities to participate in baby rescues in the jungle. Tragically, babies whom parents no longer want or can’t care for are sometimes abandoned there. You do not need any special skills to take part in this mission. The only requirements: an open heart and a passion to serve others. Trip dates: October 18 to 25 Estimated cost: $1,725 to $1,925 (depending on airfare) Age requirement: All team members must be 18 years or older to participate, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. To sign up for this great mission journey, visit somedayistoday.net. Margie Morris at Margie@ guignardcompany.com or 407-234-8689

Overlooking the beautiful countryside of Guatemala.

Team members serve children and families in one of the feeding centers.

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SERVE LOCALLY Poverty Simulation to Help J Meet Community Needs

Serving to Empower

he poverty simulation, set for Friday, August 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., is a unique interactive experience that helps people begin to understand what life is like with a shortage of money and an abundance of stress. The simulation moves you to be more sensitive to the feelings and needs of those who are living in the crisis of poverty and in great need. In the simulation, participants assume the roles of up to 26 different families facing a variety of challenging, but typical, circumstances of a Central Floridian in need. Some are homeless, others have recently become unemployed, and some are suddenly faced with the responsibility of raising grandchildren. In addition, volunteers play the roles of resource providers, such as social workers, loan officers, employers, pawnbrokers, grocers, utility collectors, police officers and teachers. The program is conducted in a large room. Participants are seated in family clusters, and community resources are located at tables around the perimeter of the room. To start the simulation, each family is given a card explaining its unique situation, as well as a small amount of “money.” Then the families must secure food, shelter and other basic

Dignity Serves

alling all Northland Connectors, ministry leaders and congregants who serve at Northland! Mark your calendar for special training designed to equip us to serve to empower others well, Friday, July 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, July 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Dignity Serves training is designed to experientially instruct us to serve others in a way that honors God, preserves the dignity of both parties, and fosters the type of interdependence that is characteristic of authentic and healthy relationships. Phil Hissom of the Polis Institute will deliver the training, based on biblical principles and research from the Central Florida community. The $10 cost includes materials and lunch Saturday. For more information, visit northlandchurch.net/calendar/ details/dignity_serves_training or contact Maria Penzes at maria.penzes@northlandchurch.net.

necessities by accessing the various resources during four 15-minute “weeks.” The whole activity lasts approximately four hours and includes an introduction and briefing by a facilitator, the simulation exercise, and a debriefing, in which participants and volunteers share what they have learned about living in poverty. The simulation leaves a lasting impression on participants and communities. The poverty simulation can mean different things to different participants. For resource providers, it can help them to better identify with the needs of their customers. For community leaders, it can help them to create and implement policies and programs that address the issue of poverty with more effectiveness. For students, it can help them to gain empathy and appreciation for the diverse world around them. For everyone, it can inspire a commitment to making a positive difference in the community. This is a ticketed event. To register, visit northlandchurch.net. Judy Head at judy.head@ northlandchurch.net

oin us and other Northlanders as we embark upon a new journey serving to empower others. Our CARE (Compassion and Reconciliation) Center’s team goal is to help restore people to a full expression of humanness, to being what God created us all to be, people created in the image of God with gifts, abilities and the capacity to make decisions and to effect change in the world around them, people who steward their lives, communities, resources and relationships to bring glory to God. Being “ambassadors of reconciliation” has major implications for how we choose, design, implement and evaluate our serve efforts. Part of this process will be to learn how to help others without hurting as well as how to serve others in a way that preserves the dignity of both parties. For more information, contact Maria Penzes at maria. penzes@northlandchurch.net.

Local Serve Opportunities

O Prison Ministry Brings Live Worship Behind Bars

en are on the move! June 14 marked the beginning of prison ministry teams bringing live worship to congregations behind bars at Tomoka Correctional Institution and Polk Correctional Institution. Each week men gather at Northland and as a team make the journey to these distributed church locations. If you have been searching for male fellowship and a chance to be a disciple, join a prison ministry team today! Dale Cowart at 407-949-7165 or dale.cowart@northlandchurch.net

ne of the most practical ways to “Be the Church” everywhere, every day is by serving locally in the community. Use your time, talents and gifts that God has given you by serving here at Northland, or with one of our local partners or outreach projects. Ronald McDonald House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harvest Time International. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Downtown Homeless Ministry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Downtown Homeless Ministry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pathways to Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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To register for or find out more about these Serve projects, visit serve.northlandchurch.net. Judy Head at judy.head@northlandchurch.net or 407388-5798

Connect on Facebook! Just search for Northland Serve!

MAKE A CONNECTION … CAMPUS: northlandchurch.net/volunteer

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COMMUNITY: northlandchurch.net/neighbors

New Look, New Opportunities to Connect On-site, Beyond BY REBECCA LANG

ou might have noticed that our page has a new look. That’s right! We’ve transitioned from the volunteer page to The Hub page. The reality is volunteer opportunities are just one of the many ways our weekend Hub hosts and weekday team members can help you connect. With that, we felt a change was in order to better represent all the ways there are for you to find your next step. Whether you want to serve in the community, volunteer on site, connect with your Northland neighbors, or find the right class or Bible study, The Hub is the place to help you do it. Speaking of new, we’re in another summer season, and there are lots of new opportunities to connect both here on-site and in your community. For example, we’re really excited about our upcoming summer cookouts. These cookouts are the next phase in our quarterly gatherings, where you can join Northlanders in your very own community for a time of food, fun and fellowship. By gathering with your Northland neighbors, our hope is you’ll meet new friends, allowing you to connect for the purpose of relationship-building and discipleship. If you weren’t able to make it to a Christmas or Easter gathering, don’t miss this opportunity; visit northlandchurch.net/ neighbors. Families all over Central Florida are hosting throughout July, and they’d love to meet you!

Of course, new opportunities to volunteer are continually popping up. We have our traditional needs, such as for Communion helpers, Children’s Ministries volunteers and greeters. But we also have such roles as kids safety patrols and “fifth wheels.” Check out these roles and more at northlandchurch.net/volunteer, or find them listed on this page. We hope you’ll visit us in The Hub. While volunteering and community connection are a large part of what we do, we’re passionate about connecting you to your next step, whatever it may be. Even if you’re not sure what your next step is, but you feel God calling you to move, stop by and chat with one of our Hub hosts. Grab some coffee, and share your story with us. We’d love to hear it!

Volunteer Needs: Be sure to check out some of our pressing needs. We’d love to help connect you! Give Jordan a call, or visit him in The Hub! Jordan at 407-949-7178 or jordan.gritter@northlandchurch.net Kids safety patrols: We take the safety of our children very seriously, and we’d love your help with this. We’re looking for volunteers to monitor our Children’s Worship Wing and Early Childhood Wing during weekend worship. James Li at james.li@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1798 “Fifth wheels”: Volunteers are needed to bring elderly residents from the Longwood Health Care Center, right behind Northland. If you attend the 9 a.m. service, this is a great fit! A walkway connects Northland and the center; we just need people to be the “fifth wheel” and push these wonderful residents to the sanctuary. Patsy Grannan at pjgrannan@yahoo.com or 407-538-5209 Info kiosk hosts: Be available to answer questions, direct guests or simply show hospitality to our congregants before and after service at one of our info kiosks in the foyer. We’ll provide you with the training and resources you’ll need to assist our guests and congregants in an effective and meaningful way. Terry Wenner at infohosts@northlandchurch.net or 407-833-0360 Ushers: It can be hard to find the perfect seat right before and during the beginning of service. Help our congregation by serving as an usher during one of our services. Brittani Doss at brittani.doss@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1777 Greeters: Be a friendly face welcoming our congregation and guests arriving for weekend worship. Hand out worship guides, answer questions, and help make their experience a great one. Brittani Doss at brittani.doss@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1777

northlandchurch.net/middleschool • northlandchurch.net/highschool

STUDENT MINISTRIES MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY

HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY

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

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

T-n-T Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 10 to July 24, 1 to 5 p.m., The Rink. Looking for something to do with your middle schooler (incoming 6th- to 8th-grader) over the summer? Send him or her to T-n-T. The summer interns have crazy games and all sorts of fun planned for the students … and, of course, ways for them to build their relationships with others and God. There is no charge for this event. Students who have previously attended LUGrox or T-n-T do not need to preregister. Students who have not previously attended are encouraged to complete the middle school profile online before attending, or at the door.

Summer IAMTHIRD Wednesdays, June 11 to July 23, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink. Incoming 9th- to 12th-graders are invited to an evening of large group discipleship, worship and community. There is food available for purchase from 6:30 to 7 p.m., with the GOD FIRST, others second program kicking off at 7 p.m. Students who have previously attended a Student Ministries program (IAMTHIRD, LUGrox, etc.) do not need to preregister. Firsttime attendees are encouraged to complete the high school profile at northlandchurch.net/highschool before attending.

MIDDLE SCHOOL DOULOS Sundays, 11 a.m., The Rink. Middle School Doulos will help students connect what they experience in worship service to their daily lives and was designed for parents who are serving during the 11 a.m. service.

THIRD Northland Student Ministries

Servant Leadership Ministry We offer servant leadership training and opportunities to serve for 9th-graders (setup crew), 10th- to 12th-graders (LUGheads, and welcome, admin and cafe teams) and college students (small group leaders and work crews). northlandchurch.net/highschool

Mark Your Calendar! For more info, visit northlandchurch.net/middleschool or northlandchurch.net/highschool

The Landing

Fridays, 7 to 9:30 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? The Landing is a 52-week program that is 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 Christcentered life. No registration is required. Suzanne Long at slong27@gmail.com

Building Strong Families

Saturdays, June 14 through July 26, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink. Families of preschool, grade school, middle school and high school students are invited to an evening for the whole family! Come and connect with other families as we learn and grow together. and registration: northlandchurch.net/ middleschool and northlandchurch.net/highschool

northlandchurch.net/ministry/childrens_church

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES Children’s Church

Northland Early Learning Center

Debbie Blahnik, director of Children’s Ministries, at 407-949-7162 or debbie.blahnik@northlandchurch.net • Grade School Classes (Grades 1 – 5) During all worship services in the Children’s Worship Wing. Northland’s 5-day Bible study for children, The Daily Way, is available at northlandchurch.net or at Children’s Church. • Early Childhood Classes (Age 3 – Kindergarten) During all worship services in the Early Childhood Wing. • Infant & Toddler Care (Infants – Age 2) During all worship services in the Early Childhood Wing. • Children with Special Needs (Age 3 – Grade 5) A variety of options are available. Heather Subbert at heather.subbert@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1828

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

Volunteers of the Month: Grade School Worship Band Members! This intergenerational group of musicians and singers ranges from brand-new middle school students to volunteers who have been serving at Children’s Church for almost 20 years! The Children’s Church worship band leads our grade school children in worship each weekend. We are privileged to worship together with our children each weekend. Thanks, team!

Why did you draw that? One of our grade school children drew this picture of what it might have looked like when Jesus ascended into Heaven. We learned that Jesus is in Heaven, sitting on His throne, and will be back one day.

Mark Your Calendar! Step 1 Young Believers Class: Becoming a Part of God’s Family

Sundays, August 31 through September 21, 3 to 4:30 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. The focus is salvation and assurance, and the class includes Communion instruction and an experience. A parent must attend the classes with the child. Class fee: $5. Register at northlandchurch.net. Debbie Blahnik at 407-949-7162 or debbie.blahnik@northlandchurch.net

Step 2 Young Believers Class: The Great Commandment

Wednesdays, July 23 through August 20, 6:15 to 8 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. The focus is the Great Commandment, and the class includes baptism. A parent must attend the classes with the child. Class fee: $5. Register at northlandchurch.net. Debbie Blahnik at 407-949-7162 or debbie.blahnik@northlandchurch.net

Calling All Grade School Children and Their Parents!

Would you like to take a tour of the Children’s Worship Wing? Would you like to hear about our curriculum and the approach we take in presenting the gospel to children? Would you like to meet the Children’s Ministries team? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we have an event you and your family won’t want to miss. Mark your calendar for Sunday, August 3 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. for a Children’s Church orientation and open house. Debbie Blahnik at 407-949-7162 or debbie.blahnik@ northlandchurch.net

WAYS TO RESPOND Baptisms Adult Baptisms Sunday, July 13, 2 p.m., Ken and Diane Watkins’ home. Get baptized by immersion or sprinkling as a public profession of personal faith in Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:19). Call to sign up. Sharon Ferreira at 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@ northlandchurch.net Child Baptisms Northland recommends the Steps for Young Believers course for grade schoolaged children prior to baptism, but it is not mandatory. Diane Jones at diane.jones@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7188 Infant Baptism/Dedication Class Saturday, July 19, 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 Acts Bible Study Sundays through December 28, 9 to 10:30 a.m., room 4206. Learn from Dr. Dan Lacich how the first-century church in the book of Acts relates to us today as we become disciples and establish and plant churches that will impact the world with the gospel. Barb Olsen at barbara.olsen@ northlandchurch.net Deep in Spirit, Shallow in the Word Sundays, August 17 through October 5 (no class August 31), 9:30 to 10:45 a.m., The Rink, fellowship hall. In seven weeks, this class unlocks the Bible’s unified story in a light and humanizing way, creating greater connection to the Word and one another using Max Anders’ book 30 Days to Understanding the Bible. The class uses clips from movies and TV, along with paintings, photos and maps, to make our fellowship together memorable and fun. The cost: $10.25 for the book. Child care is provided. Dave McLaughlin at davidkmclaughlin@ yahoo.com or 407-797-5463 FaithAbility Third Friday of the month, 6:30 p.m., room 5100, Children’s Worship Wing. Monthly Bible study and connection group for adults with intellectual disabilities and their family members and friends. Bring your Bible. Ranwa “Nin” El-khoury at RanwaNinElkhoury@yahoo.com or 407-9297254 Hispanic Ministry - Bible Study Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 5105. Child care is available - for reservation, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net. Laura Capizzano at laura.capizzano@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1824 Ministerio Hispano - Estuido Biblico Semanal Todos los miércoles de 7 a 8:30 p.m. en el aula 5105. Cuidado de niños está disponible - póngase en contacto con Laura Pinckard a laura.pinckard@northlandchurch. net. Laura Capizzano a laura.capizzano@ northlandchurch.net o 407-937-1824

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

Letters of Paul Wednesdays, 7 to 8:45 p.m., room 2211, Administration Wing. Study the teachings of Paul chronologically, using a splash of history to give the Bible better context. At times we approach Paul’s letters from 40,000 feet, other times we delve deep into the Word. Robert Johnson at 407-937-1765 or robert.johnson@northlandchurch.net Luke (The Life and Times of Jesus) Sundays, 10:45 a.m., rooms 4206-07. Come early for refreshments, and make new friends. Investigate Luke’s historical documentation of events that surround the life and teaching of Jesus. Hosted by John Jones. Taught by Dr. Wayne Lukens. Wayne Lukens at wlukens@cfl.rr.com or 407-365-4735 Transformers — Young married couples (mid-20s to -40s) Sundays, 10:45 a.m. to noon, Fellowship Hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. Our goal is to build relationships and grow in our marriages by studying God’s Word and applying it to our lives. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net. Tim and Michelle Kutcher at tim.kutcher@gmail.com

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. Dan Bogdan at 407-702-5358 or danbogdan@ adullamroad.com Man in the Mirror Men’s Bible Study, by Pat Morley Tuesdays, 6:45 to 8 a.m., room 1118, Student Ministries and Care Center. Bob Shoemaker at bshoemaker@ compass1.org or 407-599-3132 Men 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 Philippians Thursdays, 6:30 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1118. Join this open-forum discussion on the book of Philippians: 45 minutes of study and 15 minutes of prayer. Leo Carrier at leo@carrierinsurance.com

WOMEN Book of Jonah Study Mondays, July 7 through August 18, 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; or Tuesdays, July 8 through August 19, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink. Dive into Priscilla Shirer’s exciting study on the book of Jonah, a book packed full of truths that we can apply to our lives. Studying the Bible is fun as well as life-changing! Workbooks are available at the Northland Bookstore. Child care is provided; contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net. and registration: northlandchurch.net/bethmoore or Cherrie Rowe at cherrierowe@aol.com

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

ADULTS Belong/Membership Opportunities • One-day seminar: Saturday, September 20, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., The Rink. Hear Dr. Joel C. Hunter and other senior leaders describe what it means to belong to Christ and to Northland. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch. Registration on-line or email to: belong@northlandchurch.net Ruth Sapp at 407-949-4039 or ruth. sapp@northlandchurch.net • Online: Anytime at northlandchurch.net/ series/belong_study/ • DVD: Anytime and sold in the Northland bookstore at Longwood. Community Action Poverty Simulation Friday, August 29, 9 a.m. to noon, The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. This guided experience is designed to help participants begin to understand what it might be like to live in a typical low-income family while trying to survive. During a simulation, participants role-play the lives of low-income families. The task of each family is to provide food, shelter and other basic necessities during the simulation while interacting with various community resources staffed by low-income volunteers. This event also empowers the volunteers by allowing them an opportunity to interact with leaders from their community. The cost: $10. Judy Head at judy.head@ northlandchurch.net or 407-388-5798 Dignity Serves Training Friday, July 18, 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, July 19, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., The Rink. Calling all Northland Connectors, ministry leaders and congregants who serve at Northland. Mark your calendar for a special training designed to equip us to “serve to empower” others well. Dignity Serves training is designed to experientially instruct us to serve others in a way that honors God, preserves the dignity of both parties, and fosters the type of interdependence that is characteristic of authentic and healthy relationships. Phil Hissom of the Polis Institute will deliver the training, based on biblical principles and research from the Central Florida community. The $10 cost includes materials and lunch Saturday. Child care is available for $5. Maria Penzes at maria.penzes@northlandchurch.net or 407227-0991, or servingtoempower.net Financial Peace University Sundays, September 7 to November 2, 9 to 11 a.m., room 4216. Join them for an eight-week session, where they will learn to reduce debt, improve credit and become better stewards of the resources God has given them so they can live a generous life that glorifies God. Child care is provided. Materials are available in the Northland Bookstore. Val Brown at val.brown@ northlandchurch.net Marriage Preparation Class Sundays, August 10 through November 9 (no class September 7), 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. This 13-week class is for any couple engaged, not engaged (but seriously

considering engagement) or married without the benefit of premarital counseling. The cost: $120 per couple. Registration is required by August 3 at northlandchurch. wufoo.com/forms/marriage-preparationclass-application. A paper application is available at the Northland Bookstore. Gilbert Kingsley at Gilbert.Kingsley@cru.org or 407-443-0882

Navigating Your Finances God’s Way by Compass Sundays, August 17 through November 2 (no class August 24), 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., room 4204. This nine-week small group study teaches God’s perspective of managing money and possessions. It will provide the practical applications of handling finances. Topics include “God’s Part & Our Part”; “Debt, Honesty & Counsel”; “Generosity”; “Work”; “Saving & Investing”; “Crisis & Perspective”; and “Eternity.” Practical applications include assessing where you are financially, creating a budget/ spending plan, creating a debt payoff plan, identifying insurance needs, beginning estate planning and setting goals. Materials are available in the Northland Bookstore for $39 per individual or $49 per couple. Child care is provided. Cathie Mannion at Cathiedmannion@aol.com or 407-421-8545 When Helping Hurts Wednesday, October 1, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., sanctuary. “When Helping Hurts,” by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert, articulates a biblically based approach to poverty alleviation, a framework that already has shaped 250,000 church and ministry leaders. Discover how to effectively help people, moving beyond good intentions to lasting change. Learn how to walk with others in humble relationships, rather than providing them with temporary handouts. The cost: $10 for the whole day, which includes lunch. It is free to those who stream from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Maria Penzes at maria.penzes@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0554

CHILDREN Steps for Young Believers (Grades 2-5) and Their Parents These courses in basic discipleship include classroom sessions and daily at-home devotionals. Materials cost: $5. Registration is required. Debbie Blahnik at debbie. blahnik@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7162 • STEP 1—BECOMING A PART OF GOD’S FAMILY: Sundays, August 31 through September 21, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Focus: Salvation and assurance. Includes Communion instruction. • STEP 2—THE MOST IMPORTANT THING: Wednesdays, July 23 to August 20, 6:15 to 8 p.m. Focus: Jesus’ Life A-Z, a basic discipleship theme and learning about the life of Christ. Baptism offered at end of course.

Groups CARE GROUPS ADULTS Alcoholics Anonymous Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 5207-8. This is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope

with one another, that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. AA’s primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. Frank Turner at 407-599-9770 or Carol Sorensen at 407-617-0449 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., Sanctuary. Gain freedom from life’s hurts, hang-ups and habits over dinner, fellowship and share groups, which include CR 101, Men’s and Women’s Addiction, Men’s and Women’s Co-dependency, Mom’s of Addicts, Men’s Anger, Men’s Sexual Addiction, Women’s Relationship Addiction, Women’s Physical, Emotional and Sexual Abuse and Eating Disorders for Women. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura. pinckard@northlandchurch.net. Laurie Jean Harrington at celebraterecovery@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1799 COSA Mondays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., room 1116, Student Ministries and Care Center. Cosa is a recovery program for men and women whose lives have been affected by someone else’s compulsive sexual behavior. In Cosa, people find hope whether or not there is a sexually addicted person currently in their lives. With the humble act of reaching out, they begin the process of recovery. Child care available. Dixie at LongwoodCOSA@aol. com or 407-312-3494, or cosa-recovery.org Divorce Recovery Tuesdays, call for time and location. This support group walks alongside individuals who have been through a divorce and helps them to experience personal growth and healing. Registration and assessment are required. Child care is available. Donna Delzingaro at 407-937-1749 GriefShare Mondays, starting August 18, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., rooms 4206-07. If you are experiencing grief due to the death of a loved one, this healing ministry helps walk you through the steps toward healing. The journal is available for $19 in the Northland Bookstore. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura. pinckard@northlandchurch.net. and registration: Dale Colter at 407-739-0702 Heaven – Grief Group Mondays, June 16 through July 28, 6:30 to 8 p.m., room 4205. Have you ever lost a loved one and had questions about what heaven will be like, or whether you will recognize your loved one? These and more questions will be addressed in this DVD study, written by Randy Alcorn. Child care is available. Dale Colter at jdalecolter@ gmail.com or 407-739-0702 His Way Thursdays, 7 p.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. A Christ-centered, 12-step recovery support program dealing with issues such as alcohol, drugs, relationships, food, sexual addictions, codependency and issues affecting adult children of addiction. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.

pinckard@northlandchurch.net. A. Jay Fowinkle at Hisway@northlandchurch.net or 407-416-6630 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 Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net. Skye Engel at 407834-3158 PeaceSeekers This ministry takes the biblical approach to handling all levels and types of conflict. 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 Mondays, 7:45 to 9 p.m., room 1118, Student Ministries and Care Center. RCA is a 12-step program and fellowship of recovering couples. They suffer from many different addictions, and they share their experience, strength and hope with one another, that they may solve their common problems and help other recovering couples restore their relationships. The primary purpose is to stay committed in loving and intimate relationships, and to help other couples achieve freedom from addictive and destructive relationships. Child care is available. David at dtaylor197@cfl.rr.com or 407-687-5390, Dixie at RecoveryHealing@ aol.com, or recovering-couples.org Stephen Ministry The Stephen Ministry equips laypeople to provide confidential, one-to-one Christian care to individuals in our congregation and community who are experiencing difficulties. Opportunities are in getting training and having a Stephen Minister. Lynda D.W.D. Mason at lynda.mason@ northlandchurch.net or Elaine Harland-Colter at 407-949-4002 Support for the Separated Tuesdays, call for time and location. Support group for those who are separated with court papers pending, for healing, hope and reconciliation in the Lord. Registration and assessment required. Child care is available. Donna Delzingaro at 407-937-1749

MEN Faithful and True Mondays, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall. Join a fellowship of men pursuing sexual integrity. Workbook cost: $17 at Northland’s bookstore. Bryce Hagedorn at 407227-3072 or brycehagedorn@yahoo.com; or Kevin Urichko at 407-949-7166 or kevin. urichko@northlandchurch.net SAA for Men Mondays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., room 1115, Student Ministries and Care Center. 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 dtaylor197@cfl. rr.com or 407-687-5390, or saa-recovery.org

WOMEN

northlandchurch.net. Anita Arce a mrsclasdearce@gmail.com o 407-242-3642

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.

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

Women Facing Love, Sex and Relationship Addiction Group Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 5106-7, Children’s Worship Wing. This group support provides confidential care and recovery from fantasy, romance, love and sex/pornography addiction. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@northlandchurch. net. Suzanne Rucker at 407-967-9313 or LifeCounselingSolutions@gmail.com Women’s Healing Ministry Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 4218. This group will provide hope and a safe place to heal if you have experienced sexual betrayal, deception and lies of secrecy that keep you in bondage. Vicki M. Wotring at 520-631-0886 or celebratelife3@aol.com

COMMUNITY GROUPS What is a community group? It’s a small group — a gathering of you and your Christian community hinged on a mission of responding to God TOGETHER for the benefit of others! Find or form a group of your own at community.northlandchurch.net. Dwell Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., connect for location, as it will change every week. This small group of creative and artistic young professionals ranging from age 20 to 30 years old seeks to dwell in community, both with one another and with Christ, through building authentic relationships, serving the local community, and engaging in worship and Scripture. twitter @northland_dwell or dwell.northland@gmail.com

PRAYER GROUPS Children’s Ministries Prayer Team Pray weekly from your home for needs in Children’s Ministries. Carol Moss at carol. moss@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7180 Evening Prayer Group Thursdays, 6 to 7 p.m., prayer room 4108. You are invited to join us for intercessory prayers. We intercede for the weekly personal prayer requests submitted. We pray for our elders, our pastors, the staff, congregants and communities. We pray for the Distributed churches, local and global partners, missionaries, ministries and much more. You can pray for requests and submit prayer requests at pray.northlandchurch.net. Our the prayer request voicemail is 407-9494025. Gus Davies at 407-949-4008 or gus.davies@northlandchurch.net Hispanic Ministry - Friday Prayer Fridays, (except for the third Friday of the month) 7 to 8:30 p.m, room 4108 (prayer room). Gather for a short devotional and prayer. Child care is available - for reservation, contact Laura Pinckard at laura. pinckard@northlandchurch.net. Anita Arce at mrsclasdearce@gmail.com or 407242-3642 Ministerio Hispano - Viernes de Oración Los viernes excepto el tercer viernes del mes. 7 a 8:30pm en la sala 4108 (sala de oración). Nos reuniremos para hacer un pequeno devocional y oración. Cuidado de niños está disponible - póngase en contacto con Laura Pinckard a laura.pinckard@

Adoption/Foster Care Ministry Third Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m., room 4213. Are you interested or experienced in adoption or foster care? This group provides information, community and enrichment. Child care is available; contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net. Dale.Cowart at dale.cowart@northlandchurch.net or 407949-7165 Arabic Speakers Fellowship Sundays, 9:30 to 11 a.m., room 4213-15. 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. Mamdouh Nasr at 407-385-5772 or mamdmata@gmail.com Classical Conversations Info Meeting Monday, July 28, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., foyer near The Hub. Considering homeschooling? Come and learn more! Classical Conversations is a classical academic community for grade and middle school families that meets regularly at Northland at Longwood. and registration: Diane Lauritsen at diane. lauritsen1@gmail.com or 407-607-1391; about Classical Conversations: welcome. classicalconversations.com Holy Land Info Meeting Tuesday, July 15, 7 to 8 p.m., rooms 421315. Explore and discover the opportunity to journey in the Holy Land with Pastor Gus Davies and Dr. Dan Lacich. The trip is from November 29 to December 10. See places from the Old and New Testament Bible stories come alive before your eyes! Be inspired as you learn on location the roots of our Christian faith. Worship and partake of the Lord’s Supper together in the Garden Tomb, pray in the Garden of Gethsemane, sail across the Sea of Galilee, and visit many other holy sites in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria. This is a fantastic occasion to celebrate our Christian heritage and expand your educational experiences with your family and friends. Invite others to come and see! info@universaltravelisrael.com or 407831-0062 Kingdom Advisors Fourth Thursday of each month, noon to 1:15 p.m., room 4209. Financial professionals, join this lunch study group to learn how to build your practice on biblical principles. Philip van Staden at 407-339-9090 Knit and Chat Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Foyer by Information Desk. This group is for those who knit (or crochet) or want to learn how to knit. Knit and Chat is intended for fellowship while sharing the joy of knitting. Contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net for child care for children 10 and under. www.facebook.com/ knitandchat. Nitza at milliesnow009@ yahoo.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. This is great for exercise and fellowship. No experience is required. Alex Crane at alexmcrane@live. com or 321-303-0831

10 Moms4Moms Get connected with other moms for friendship and encouragement through meetings and playgroup activities. Registration required. Alexis Krogman at alexiskrogman@yahoo.com Moms4Moms: The Next Chapter Last Sunday of the month, 6 to 8 p.m., room 1117, Student Ministries and Care Center. We look forward to building relationships as we seek God’s wisdom in parenting. This will be a great opportunity to discuss many books that will help us navigate the winding road of parenthood. We hope to see you each month as we get to know each other better by sharing both God’s Word and our life experiences. Upcoming book list and meeting dates are August 31: Parenting with Love & Logic, by Foster Cline and Jim Fay; September 28: The Pursuit of God, by A. W. Tozer; October 26: Sticky Faith, by Kara E. Powell, Chap Clark, John Ortberg and Jim Candy. Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net Motorcycle Ministry Pool Party Friday, July 4, 9:30 a.m. to 1 or 2 p.m., clubhouse pool. Feel free to bring your children; there will not be a ride. You must RSVP the beginning of that week because it is being held at a gated community, and they will have to put you on the guest list. Bring drinks for yourself and your family, and a dish to share. Let them know if you have a cooler you can bring. They will bring a volleyball, but there is also a basketball court. Don’t forget your bathing suit, towels and sunscreen. And pray for good weather. The event will be canceled if it’s raining. Lori Landers at 352-729-6912 Northland Veterans for Christ Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 5110, CWW. Christian brothers and sisters who are veterans of the Armed Forces gathering to grow in Christ, share common experiences, support each other and eventually reach out to the greater community of veterans in the Orlando area. Randy Mixon at 808-343-4391 or rmixon75@gmail.com or Peter Grace at 407575-1360 or petergrace73@yahoo.com. Sew and Serve First Saturday of each month, 9:30 a.m., room 1104, the Rink. They are currently sewing pillowcase (or sheet) dresses which will be distributed by various Northland mission teams. Bring your portable machines and materials (if you have them) to the gatherings. 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 407-4703431, Sue Hemphill at 407-314-5817, or meetup.com/OACS08 Hispanic Ministry - Monthly Gathering Third Friday of each month, 7 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Bring a dish to share and any Spanish-speaking family and friends . Child care is available - for reservation, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net. Anita Arce at 407242-3642 or mrsclasdearce@gmail.com. Ministerio Hispano - Reunion Mensual Nos reunimos el tercer viernes de cada mes, 7 p.m., Fellowhip Hall. Traiga un plato para compartir y traiga su familia y amigos que hablan español. Cuidado de niños está disponible - póngase en contacto con Laura Pinckard a laura.pinckard@northlandchurch. net. Anita Arce a 407-242-3642 o mrsclasdearce@gmail.com

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. Anita Arce at 407-242-3642 or mrsclasdearce@gmail.com 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. Anita Arce a 407-2423642 o mrsclasdearce@gmail.com Tennis Saturdays, 8 a.m., Red Bug Lake Park. Jeff Rossmeissl at 407-489-6096

Español. Mike Fernandez at mike. fernandez@northlandchurch.net or 407-9371753 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. Ivan Portillo at ivan.portillo@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

Word Weavers Second Saturday of each month, 9:30 a.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. www.wordweaversonline.com

Serve With Northland

Serve at Northland

Blood Drive Sunday, June 8, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, June 9, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Northland at Longwood. In May, 45 people donated 35 units, and as a result 102 lives were saved. To reduce your waiting time, you may schedule a time slot at www. floridasbloodcenters.org. Ruth Sapp at ruth. sapp@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4039

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. Medical First Responders During worship services and special events. BLS-trained or medical professionals, especially EMTs, are needed. Ivan Portillo at ivan.portillo@northlandchurch.net or 407949-4000 Parking and Traffic Attendants Weekend volunteers are needed to help control traffic on Northland property before and after services. Help out as often or as little as you want. Jeff Hess at jeff.hess@ northlandchurch.net or 407-272-9111 Phone Assistance Weekday volunteers are needed to answer phones and greet visitors. Flexible hours. Ivan Portillo at ivan.portillo@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4000 Sermon interpreter If you can fluently interpret Spanish, we could use your help. Mike Fernandez at mike.fernandez@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1753 Traducción del Sermón Nos encantaría trabajar con usted de forma voluntaria si usted puede interpretar

about 10 hours a month to help one family for a 90-day window to connect to resources within SCPS and other community resources. Training is provided. Maria Penzes at maria. penzes@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0554 Free Clinic Volunteers Needed Harvest Time International’s Medical Care Center is currently looking for volunteers who would like to commit to serve at least once a month. It needs doctors, nurses, dentists, dental assistants and other medical staff as well as clerical volunteers to qualify the families (does require one-time training). The clinic will serve needy families without health insurance in our community. The hours are Monday through Saturday. Ami Staggs at 407-8785495 or ami@harvesttime.org Healing and Transition (HAT) Program Seeking men and women who can walk alongside men and women in the process of changing and building a Christ-centered life. No experience is needed. We will train; just bring your heart for serving others. Servant leaders are needed inside and outside the jail. Susan Lumb at 321-297-2416, susan. lumb@northlandchurch.net or susan.lumb@ hatprogram.org Help at Bethany Christian Services Volunteers are needed to assist with clerical and office duties and to support the exchange of pictures/letters between birth families and adoptive families. Christina at Bethany Christian Services at 407-8774006 or cmcgee@bethany.org

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. Susan Lumb at susan.lumb@ northlandchurch.net

Host Families Needed for Child in Crisis Loving Christian mentors and volunteer host homes are needed to temporarily house children through our Safe Families for Children ministry. Training is provided. Background checks are required. Maria Penzes at 407937-0554 or maria.penzes@northlandchurch.net

Child Advocates Become a Guardian ad Litem. In an ideal situation, a child has a parent or caregiver paying attention, but for many children, there is no one. Will you give some of your time and compassion to such a child? As a GAL volunteer, a Court-Appointed Special Advocate, you would be there to speak in the child’s best interest. Ellizabeth McAdams at 407-6655386 or elizabeth.mcadams@gal.fl.gov

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

Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) Weekly Good News Clubs are held in elementary schools in the area. They need volunteers from the schools, churches and the community with love for children and various skills set to serve and reach out to the children and families. Jeneba Davies at 407-435-4673 or Jenesther1@bellsouth.net, or www.cefcenfl.org Disaster Response Teams Train and prepare for serving during times of disaster and local outreach field exercises. All levels of experience are needed, from professionals to those who want to be trained. Judy Head at judy.head@ northlandchurch.net or 407-388-5798 Co-facilitate Classes in the Jail Men, women or couples are needed to share their faith and knowledge with Seminole County inmates who desire a change in their lives. Training and workbooks are provided. Thisis a twice-a-month commitment. Susan Lumb at 321-297-2416 or susan.lumb@ northlandchurch.net Family Advocacy Office Couples or individuals interested in making a difference in the lives of more than 900 homeless families with school-aged children in Seminole County are needed. Commitment:

Longwood Health Care Center Sundays, 9 a.m., sanctuary. Give hugs and show love to the residents of the facility behind Northland on Grant Street. People are needed to bring the residents to the Sunday 9 a.m. service at Northland at Longwood. Patsy Grannan at 407-538-5209 or pjgrannan@yahoo.com Men Mentoring Fatherless Boys No age limit or experience required. Must be able to devote at least one hour per week. Take the challenge, and build a life-changing relationship. David Keys at nlmentoring@ gmail.com Mentors and Classroom Assistants Needed Mentors and classroom assistants are needed for Milwee Middle School students in Longwood. Need to be 18 years old or older and available at least one hour per week until the end of the school year. Must complete SCPS Dividend process. Buzz Vincent, Milwee Middle School at 407-746-3802 or buzz_vincent@scps.k12.fl.us The Mercy Drive Achievers Club This is an after-school program of 51 children who gather weekdays from 3:30 to 5:30 for homework help, Bible lessons, interactive learning, fellowship and fun. The club needs more volunteers to ensure that its achievers get the individual attention they need to be successful students in a community where this is desperately needed. Would you like to share

in the vision of a transformed community to the greater glory of God? Check out Mercy Drive Ministries on Facebook. 407-293-7784 PetPals Saturdays, except the fifth Saturday of the month. Share your pets with people in nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, etc. Becky Yeager at leahyeager@aol.com or 407-699-4903 Reading/Tutoring Ministry Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Goldsboro Elementary and Magnet School, Sanford. Adults through seniors, especially retirees, read as “Nanas” and “Papas” to kindergarteners and/or tutor second graders in reading or math for one, two, or three hours. Tutoring may be done on alternate days. Mary Weeks at marykweeks@gmail. com or 407-977-0724. Reading and Math Buddies Mondays through Fridays, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Goldsboro Elementary School. Help make a difference for a child struggling with reading or math by volunteering one hour a week. Rebekah_richey@scps.k12. fl.us or 407-252-7009 Recovery Ministry Volunteers with a heart for the hurting, and recovery or 12-step experience needed to help with a ministry. Laurie Jean Harrington at 407-977-6742 or lauriejean2@ bellsouth.net Serve as a Worship Facilitator at the Orlando Bridge We are looking for a few good men! This position is responsible for greeting the inmates for service, handing out prayer cards and worship guides, and hosting the live feed for the Northland worship service through a ROKU box. Training is provided, and most serve one or two times per month. Paula Gillon at 904-610-5492 or paula.gillon@ northlandchurch.net The Sharing Center Volunteers are needed at the Longwood and Sanford sites. Some positions include working at the client services offices or the thrift store, and picking up food from businesses. Volunteers also are needed in the Center’s Oasis, where homeless kids and adults can take a shower, get clothes washed, and use computers for homework and job searches. 407-260-9155 or www.thesharingcenter.org/volunteer Find other ways to serve in your community at northlandchurch.net/ blogs/serve_beyond/

Beyond Northland ADULTS Abortion Recovery Bible study for post-abortive men or women that meets in a confidential, supportive setting. Reveille Ministries at 407-333-0404 Abortion Recovery and Healing Daria Monroe at dmonroe@truelifechoice. com or 407-244-5529 or 407-929-6932 Central Florida’s Job Fair (CFEC.org) Wednesday, July 9, noon to 4 p.m., Central Florida Fairgrounds & Exposition Park, 4603 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando. Visit www. CFEC.org to preregister, get job fair tips, research the companies listed, get directions or search Central Florida’s Online Job Board.

Christian HELP at 407-834-4022 or christianhelp.org Community Bible Study Wednesdays, starting September 3, 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 Mark & Christian Living (Philemon,1-3, John and Jude). Children’s program is available. On-going registration. Olga Lizardo at 407-415-9578 or visit Orlando.CBSclass.org Healing Grace Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., TLC Women’s Center, 2992 Edgewater Drive, Orlando. This post-abortion ministry shares the healing grace of Jesus without judgment. Coorie Moore at 407-244-5527 Interfaith Opportunities • Building US: Youth: Summer Leadership in Inter-Diversity August 4 to 8, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Open to middle school students, this fun-filled program is designed to engage, inspire, educate and excite young leaders in our community by equipping them with the tools necessary to celebrate and engage with an ever-diversifying culture. To nominate a middle school-age youth, email buildingus@ buildingus.org (subject: “Youth Summer Program”). • 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 Muhammed Musri – discuss topics from the perspective of the different religions they represent. Upcoming topics: July 1 – “Faith and Politics: Religious Freedom”; July 8 – “Faith and Society: Faith Stories and Hollywood” (Films series 1 of 3); July 15 – “Faith and Culture: Film as a Faith Argument” (Films series 2 of 3); July 22 – “Faith and Religion: Movies Gone Bad” (Films series 3 of 3); and July 29 – “Faith and Religion: Famous Fanatics in Religious History.” Robert Ray at 407-415-8528 or Robert.Ray@nrmafla.com Larger Story Bootcamp 8 p.m. Thursday, October 23 through Sunday, October 26, Warren Willis Camp, Fruitland Park, Fla. Men, go on a four-day quest to recover your masculine soul and discover your role in The Larger Story, based on John Eldredge’s book “Wild at Heart.” The cost: $185. Register at TheLargerStory.com. Kirk Solberg at KirkSolberg@Smileartists. com or 321-277-6801 Parent Practicum: Cultivating the Conversation – The Art of Rhetoric Tuesday through Thursday, July 15 to 17, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Metro Life Church, 910 S. Winter Park Drive, Casselberry. Join new and veteran homeschooling parents for encouragement and inspiration as they seek to better understand the classical model of education and learn how to apply it to Christian homeschooling. This year they will dig deeper into understanding the art of rhetoric. Join them as they figure out what rhetoric really is and how children can become masters of it rather than slaves to it. The practicum is free for parents, and the nursery and student camps (up to age 8) still have a few available spots for $35 to $39 for the three days. Child care is provided. Register at parentpracticum.com. Kelley Li at ksplitter_classicalconversations@yahoo.com Provide Free Short-Term Housing to Asbury Students The Florida Dunnam Campus of Asbury Seminary serves many students who commute a great distance to attend classes. As the campus does not offer housing on-

site, it is seeking Central Florida families to host students to help alleviate their financial burden of commuting. Consider serving seminary students in this very meaningful way! Debi Andrews at 407-482-7550 or debi.andrews@asburyseminary.edu Bible Study Fellowship International (BSF) BSF will provide an interdenominational, in-depth study of the life of Moses beginning the week of September 8. Day and evening classes are available for men and women, and classes are offered for children of all ages. For details about BSF International, visit bsfinternational.org. and registration: Gina Horton at vhorton827@aol.com (Orlando evening women’s class), Yvonne Zavada at yvonnezavada@gmail.com (Southwest day women’s class), Mimi Certo at mimi@ websolvers.com (Northwest day women’s class), Jill Read at jillread@aol.com (Oviedo day women’s class), or garykleinbsf@gmail. com (Orlando evening men’s class)

MEN Christian Businessmen’s Connection 7 to 8 a.m.: Tuesdays, Denny’s, Lee Road exit off Interstate 4; Wednesdays, First Watch, 2425 West 434, Longwood; Thursdays, Perkins, University & Forsyth. A worldwide men’s ministry for 83 years (www.cbmc.com) that meets for fellowship, prayer and discussion of God’s principles for business. Armand Dauplaise at 407221-3114 or adauplaise@aol.com, or Larrie Kitchen at 407-462-4828, or Steve Doerr at 321-274-7072, or Pat Leupold at 407-5386026 Faithful and True Mondays, 6 to 7 p.m., Reformed Theological Seminary, Oviedo. Join a fellowship of men pursuing sexual integrity. Josh Bales at 407-949-4000, xt. 1703

PARENTS NearHim Home Educators Supports and encourages families that God has called to teach their children at home. www.nearhim.com Parents Group for Moms and Dads Impacted by Homosexuality Second Monday each month, 7 p.m., Altamonte Springs ministry location. Join this group where you can share your feelings, and learn how to respond to your gay loved one in a Godly way. For confidential information Cherrie at cherrierowe@aol.com or 407-322-6850

WOMEN 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 Women of Faith 2014: From Survival to Revival Friday and Saturday, October 10 and 11, Amway Center, Orlando. Tickets: $109. Deadline to purchase tickets is June 30. Stephanie Marks at 407-227-7964 or stepha. marks@gmail.com

Workplace Ministry First Tuesday of each month, 5:30 p.m., Orlando. J4 Leaders (www.J4Leaders.org), an interdenominational ministry for women to help encourage one another to succeed with a biblical worldview. Pam Oldham at info@J4Leaders.org or 407-522-4797

Donations

Please take clean, usable clothing, toys, household items, nonperishable food items and supplies to The Sharing Center, Fairmont Plaza, 600 N. Highway 1792, Longwood. 407-260-9155 or www. thesharingcenter.org Nonperishable food items can be placed into the designated wooden boxes in the lobby of the Worship Center and in the Student Ministries and Care Center. Rita Divver at 407-920-3907 or jrdivver@cfl.rr.com 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 Vehicles are needed at Recovery House of Central Florida (www.recoveryhouseinc. org). It also needs pressure-washing equipment, power tools and hand tools. Erik Robinson at 407-323-5857 or erikrhcf@yahoo.com Bed sheets, pillowcases and other items are needed at Safehouse of Seminole for battered women and their children. Complete needs list at www.safehouseofseminole. org. admin@safehouseofseminole.org or 407-302-5220 Men’s neckties and dress shirts are needed to support the dress code for participants in the Healing and Transition (HAT) Program. HAT is a program for men and women looking for life transformation following incarceration. Donated cars assist with transportation to work. Susan Lumb at 321-297-2416 or susan.lumb@hatprogram.org Bibles are needed for the Downtown Homeless Ministry. Donate new or used Bibles at the Northland Bookstore. Dave Mullen at dmull77@yahoo.com

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CONTACT INFO

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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 Dan Hardaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 dan.hardaway@northlandchurch.net Thom Willis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 thom.willis@northlandchurch.net Bill Wolfe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1803 bill.wolfe@northlandchurch.net

PASTOR’S BIO Dr. Joel C. Hunter has served as Northland’s senior pastor since 1985. During Pastor Hunter’s tenure, Northland has grown from 200 faithful souls to a community of 20,000 that worships around the globe. An internationally respected evangelical leader, Dr. Hunter approaches today’s issues in a biblical and balanced manner, and has championed the cause of “Compassion Issues” found in Scripture, including pro-life concerns, justice, poverty and creation care. He serves on the boards of the World Evangelical Alliance (with 420 million constituents) and the National Association of Evangelicals (with 30 million members), and is regularly featured on local and national media outlets. A longtime bridge-builder who seeks common ground for the common good, he is a frequent consultant to U.S. agencies and served during the inaugural year on the U.S. president’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based 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 six grandchildren: Noah, Jada, Ella, Lincoln, Luke 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.

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

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MOUNT DORA SITE The Seventh-Day Adventist Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. 18440 Highway 441, Mount Dora, FL 32757 The church is on the south side of Highway 441. Look for the “Northland” sign. Northland at Mount Dora HUB 17943 U.S. Highway 441, Mount Dora, FL 32757 Facebook.com . . . . www.facebook.com/northlandmountdora General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 Jeff Bell, Site Minister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7184 or jeff.bell@northlandchurch.net

I am in crisis? Northland’s main line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000

OVIEDO SITE Reformed Theological Seminary. . . . . . . . . . . 9 and 11 a.m. 1231 Reformation Drive, Oviedo, FL 32765 The Seminary is located at the corner of Mitchell Hammock Road and Alafaya Woods Boulevard, just east of State Road 434 (Alafaya Trail). Northland at Oviedo Community Center (NOCC) 561 E. Mitchell Hammock Road, #300, Oviedo, FL 32765 Oviedo Blog Website. . . . . . . . . . . northlandchurch.net/oviedo Facebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . www.facebook.com/northlandoviedo General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 Jeremy Jobson, Site Minister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-929-3053 or jeremy.jobson@northlandchurch.net

I am interested in a Care Ministry? Elaine Harland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4002 or elaine.harland@northlandchurch.net

I want to seek counseling? Counseling referral line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7204 I have a prayer request? Prayer request line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4025 or pray.northlandchurch.net I need the Hospital Ministry to pay a visit? Judy Tillman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7149 or hospitalvisits@northlandchurch.net

I want to become a member? Ruth Sapp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4039 or ruth.sapp@northlandchurch.net I have accepted Christ into my heart and wish to be baptized? Sharon Ferreira (adult/student) . . . . . . . . 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@northlandchurch.net Diane Jones (infants–grade school). . . . . 407-949-7188 or diane.jones@northlandchurch.net I need information on Student Ministries? Shaylynn Stoner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net I need information about Children’s Ministries? Debbie Blahnik. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .407-949-7162 or debbie.blahnik@northlandchurch.net

HOUSE CHURCHES Even though Northland is what could be called a “megachurch,” we are committed to helping others do church on as small a scale as a few people in a home. That means we want to bring resources and encouragement, and training for ministry to people where they live, and work and play. The house church allows that to happen anywhere in the world. Visit northlandchurch.net/housechurch for an introductory video from Dr. Hunter which will help you learn more about starting a house church. For more videos on how to build a simple church, so that you can effectively gather with others to transform your community, visit www. doingchurchsimply.com.

Austin, TX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 8 a.m. CT Brian and Anne Hankey: 512-379-0005 DeLand, FL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 11 a.m. Jeff and Cindy Reinertsen: jsrein1@gmail.com or 386-736-9746 Marco Island, FL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturdays, 5 p.m. Sam Lewis: samllewis@aol.com or 407-310-1719 Naples, FL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturdays, 5 p.m. Sam Lewis: samllewis@aol.com or 407-310-1719 Ocoee, FL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 9 a.m. Marty McCoy: mmccoy@kostoandrotella.com or 407-733-5989 Ponce Inlet, FL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 9 a.m. Joe and Donna Leonardo: josephleonardo@sprintmail.com or 386-236-8871 Salisbury, NC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 4:30 p.m. Laurie and Tim Klaus: pianolauriek@yahoo.com or 704-636-5966 San Luis, CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 9 a.m. MT Kim Patterson: mesadwellers@gmail.com or 719-672-0227 Venice, FL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 5 p.m. Ron and Marcy Burth: marciabedford@yahoo.com or 941-493-6965 Waynesville, NC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturdays, 5 p.m. Patrick and Shelley Porter: shelleyannporter@gmail.com or 828-550-2293

I am interested in Distributed Journeys? Patti Harshey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0573 or patti.harshey@northlandchurch.net; or visit SomedayIsToday.net I want to help at Northland? The Hub. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7178 or volunteer@northlandchurch.net I want to get involved in a serve project? Judy Head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-388-5798 or judy.head@northlandchurch.net; or visit northlandchurch.net/serve I am getting married? Sharon Ferreira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@northlandchurch.net I need to plan a funeral? Sharon Ferreira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@northlandchurch.net I want to learn more about your Hispanic Ministry? Quiero aprender más acerca de su Ministerio Hispano. Ivan Portillo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1753 or ivan.portillo@northlandchurch.net Anita Arce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-242-3642 or mrsclasdearce@gmail.com 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 the Resource Advocate or FAO (Family Advocacy Office)? Maria Penzes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0554 or maria.penzes@northlandchurch.net