Worship Guide-Respond 27, 2015

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED

JULY 4-6, 2015

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 12, 2 p.m., the Watkins’ home.

Sign up at calendar.northlandchurch.net.

RED BAG PROJECT

Let Us Know!

New to Northland? Need prayer? Want to get connected?

Let us know — just drop this card in an offering box, or stop

by The Hub or an Info Kiosk in the foyer on your way out!

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY.

Name(s)_____________________________________________________________________________________ Email_________________________________________________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone_______________________________________________________________________________________

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!

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

northlandchurch.net

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

Prayer request: _ ____________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 7/4-6/2015

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

530 Dog Track Road, Longwood, FL 32750

WHEN HELPING HURTS: SMALL GROUP EXPERIENCE

MARRIAGE PREP CLASS

Sign up at calendar.northlandchurch.net.

Details at calendar.northlandchurch.net.

See why more than 1,700 couples have gone through this 90-day course covering finance, family dynamics, sex, communication and more. You’re going to be together for a lifetime. Isn’t it worth investing 90 days to start your marriage right?

Sundays starting August 16, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., The Rink.

But how do you go about making sure that your work is actually helping the poor, and not hurting? In the When Helping Hurts small group, learn how to properly walk with the poor in humble relationships rather than gifting them temporary handouts.

Wednesdays starting July 15, 7 p.m., rooms 4213, 15, 17.

Are you getting married or considering marriage?

Chances are your intentions are good …

STUFF THE BUS

Simply drop off basic school supplies at the Longwood site the weekend of August 1 through 3 when you come to church.

Just look for the big yellow bus parked out front!

Pick up a bag at our Longwood site after the worship services July 25, 26 or 27. Then, when you arrive for worship the following weekend, simply leave the bag behind your car, and it will be picked up during service.

It’s that simple! A list of items needed can be found at calendar.northlandchurch.net.

Want to help students in need?

FILL a bag. FEED a child.

STOP childhood hunger.

Find a shopping list at calendar. northlandchurch.net.

STOP BY THE HUB

Got questions about Northland?

Looking for classes or groups?

Want some free coffee?

Come to The Hub after the service and chat with a host. They’d love to meet you and help you get connected!

For info, email hub@northlandchurch.net.

More than 400 volunteers are also needed!

Details and volunteer sign-up are at calendar. northlandchurch.net.

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

Thank you!

The financial report for June 23 to 29, 2015 was not available at press time because of the holiday. Visit northlandchurch.net/about for info.

Financial Report — June 16 to 22, 2015 This Week

This Year to Date

Need. . . . . . . . . . . 239,151 Need. . . . . . . . . 5,978,775 Received. . . . . . . 206,788

Received. . . . . . 5,852,382

Difference. . . . . . (32,363) Difference. . . . . (126,393)

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

My Heart, Christ’s Home scripture focus: EPHESIANS 3:14-21 (NASB)

For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; and that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled up to all the fullness of God. Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen. worship focus:

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quote:

... Our relationship with Christ is not primarily a personal experience based on faithfully applying a few daily habits. It is not a daily, almost mystical enlightenment from a verse of scripture, which depends on our faithful 15-minute spurts of discipline. It is primarily a heart that is overwhelmed by comprehending what Christ has done and is doing, followed by the wise and disciplined conduct (habits) of our lives, which is based upon that revelation.

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– Jeff Reed, Cultivating Habits of the Heart

Study the Scriptures READ THE PASSAGE: EPHESIANS 3:14-21

Think Through These Questions: 1. What exactly did Paul pray for the church at Ephesus?

2. What did he pray that they would comprehend, and what did he hope would result from this full comprehension?

3. In this context, what does it mean “that Christ may dwell in your hearts”?

4. What role do you think Paul saw prayer playing in seeing believers become rooted in their faith?

*Used with permission from Cultivating Habits of the Heart,

by Jeff Reed, Series 1, Book 4 of “The First Principles Series.”

WORSHIP CHRIST TODAY FOR HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS. IT IS CHRIST’S RIGHTEOUSNESS THAT GOD SEES WHEN HE LOOKS ON HIS CHILDREN. IT IS HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS WITH WHICH WE ARE CLOTHED, AND HIS IMAGE THAT WE BEAR. prayer: notes:

Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever.

– The Book of Common Prayer

upcoming weeks:

Week 28: July 11-13 SERMON: Cultivating Habits of the Heart: Cultivating Biblical Habits – A Mind on Things Above (Colossians 3:1-17), with Pastor Matt Heard Week 29: July 18-20 SERMON: Cultivating Habits of the Heart: Cultivating Godly Habits in Our Families ... Children (Ephesians 6:1-4), with Pastor Matt Heard

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED

JULY 4-6, 2015

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 12, 2 p.m., the Watkins’ home.

Sign up at calendar.northlandchurch.net.

New to Northland? Need prayer? Want to get connected?

Let us know — just drop this card in an offering box, or stop

by The Hub or an Info Kiosk in the foyer on your way out!

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY.

Name(s)_____________________________________________________________________________________ Email_________________________________________________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone_______________________________________________________________________________________

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!

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

northlandchurch.net

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

Prayer request: _ ____________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 7/4-6/2015

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

530 Dog Track Road, Longwood, FL 32750

MARRIAGE PREP CLASS

Chances are your intentions are good …

Are you getting married or considering marriage?

But how do you go about making sure that your work is actually helping the poor, and not hurting? In the When Helping Hurts small group, learn how to properly walk with the poor in humble relationships rather than gifting them temporary handouts.

Wednesdays starting July 15, 7 p.m., rooms 4213, 15, 17.

See why more than 1,700 couples have gone through this 90-day course covering finance, family dynamics, sex, communication and more. You’re going to be together for a lifetime. Isn’t it worth investing 90 days to start your marriage right?

Sundays starting August 16, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., The Rink.

Details at calendar.northlandchurch.net.

Sign up at calendar.northlandchurch.net.

STUFF THE BUS

RED BAG PROJECT

Let Us Know!

WHEN HELPING HURTS: SMALL GROUP EXPERIENCE

STOP BY THE HUB

FILL a bag. FEED a child.

STOP childhood hunger.

Want to help students in need?

Pick up a bag at our Longwood site after the worship services July 25, 26 or 27. Then, when you arrive for worship the following weekend, simply leave the bag behind your car, and it will be picked up during service.

It’s that simple! A list of items needed can be found at calendar.northlandchurch.net.

Simply drop off basic school supplies at the Longwood site the weekend of August 1 through 3 when you come to church.

Just look for the big yellow bus parked out front!

Find a shopping list at calendar. northlandchurch.net.

Got questions about Northland?

Looking for classes or groups?

Want some free coffee?

Come to The Hub after the service and chat with a host. They’d love to meet you and help you get connected!

For info, email hub@northlandchurch.net.

More than 400 volunteers are also needed!

Details and volunteer sign-up are at calendar. northlandchurch.net.

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

Thank you!

The financial report for June 23 to 29, 2015 was not available at press time because of the holiday. Visit northlandchurch.net/about for info.

Financial Report — June 16 to 22, 2015 This Week

This Year to Date

Need. . . . . . . . . . . 239,151 Need. . . . . . . . . 5,978,775 Received. . . . . . . 206,788

Received. . . . . . 5,852,382

Difference. . . . . . (32,363) Difference. . . . . (126,393)

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED

JULY 4-6, 2015

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 12, 2 p.m., the Watkins’ home.

Sign up at calendar.northlandchurch.net.

New to Northland? Need prayer? Want to get connected?

Let us know — just drop this card in an offering box, or stop

by The Hub or an Info Kiosk in the foyer on your way out!

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY.

Name(s)_____________________________________________________________________________________ Email_________________________________________________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone_______________________________________________________________________________________

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!

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

northlandchurch.net

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

Prayer request: _ ____________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 7/4-6/2015

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

530 Dog Track Road, Longwood, FL 32750

MARRIAGE PREP CLASS

Chances are your intentions are good …

Are you getting married or considering marriage?

But how do you go about making sure that your work is actually helping the poor, and not hurting? In the When Helping Hurts small group, learn how to properly walk with the poor in humble relationships rather than gifting them temporary handouts.

Wednesdays starting July 15, 7 p.m., rooms 4213, 15, 17.

See why more than 1,700 couples have gone through this 90-day course covering finance, family dynamics, sex, communication and more. You’re going to be together for a lifetime. Isn’t it worth investing 90 days to start your marriage right?

Sundays starting August 16, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., The Rink.

Details at calendar.northlandchurch.net.

Sign up at calendar.northlandchurch.net.

STUFF THE BUS

RED BAG PROJECT

Let Us Know!

WHEN HELPING HURTS: SMALL GROUP EXPERIENCE

STOP BY THE HUB

FILL a bag. FEED a child.

STOP childhood hunger.

Want to help students in need?

Pick up a bag at our Longwood site after the worship services July 25, 26 or 27. Then, when you arrive for worship the following weekend, simply leave the bag behind your car, and it will be picked up during service.

It’s that simple! A list of items needed can be found at calendar.northlandchurch.net.

Simply drop off basic school supplies at the Longwood site the weekend of August 1 through 3 when you come to church.

Just look for the big yellow bus parked out front!

Find a shopping list at calendar. northlandchurch.net.

Got questions about Northland?

Looking for classes or groups?

Want some free coffee?

Come to The Hub after the service and chat with a host. They’d love to meet you and help you get connected!

For info, email hub@northlandchurch.net.

More than 400 volunteers are also needed!

Details and volunteer sign-up are at calendar. northlandchurch.net.

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

Thank you!

The financial report for June 23 to 29, 2015 was not available at press time because of the holiday. Visit northlandchurch.net/about for info.

Financial Report — June 16 to 22, 2015 This Week

This Year to Date

Need. . . . . . . . . . . 239,151 Need. . . . . . . . . 5,978,775 Received. . . . . . . 206,788

Received. . . . . . 5,852,382

Difference. . . . . . (32,363) Difference. . . . . (126,393)

JULY 2015

www.northlandchurch.net

BE THE CHURCH EVERYWHERE, EVERY DAY

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

Find more info on page 10, OR visit northlandchurch.net/baptism.

CARE MINISTRIES Hurting? Struggling?

In the process of healing?

You’re not alone. Find needed connection and support in a healing community!

Learn more on pages 10-11.

CHECK OUT THE HUB Looking to get connected?

Need more information?

Want some coffee and conversation?

The Hub is a good place to start!

Details on page 7.

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NORTHLAND LAKE COUNT

New Leader, New Building, New N

Have you heard the latest on what’s happening with our Mount Dora site?

Hint: a lot! As Northland continues to transition in this new model of becoming a distributed church, our Mount Dora site is on the leading edge of being a true “church of churches.” But that’s only the beginning of what’s taking place. Read below as our new site pastor, Jeremy Bell, introduces himself and catches you up on what’s going on … including a new name and location.

BY JEREMY BELL, NORTHLAND AT LAKE COUNTY PASTOR

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t’s been quite a wild year! Since my wife and I moved to Mount Dora and joined the Northland staff team a little more than 12 months ago, we have seen God work in some amazing ways, and it has been an absolute privilege to have had a front-row seat! Consider just a FEW of the many highlights from the last year:

• Our congregation has transitioned into truly becoming a church of churches, a family of families that meets in homes all across the community in distributed churches. The Lake County Network now has more than a dozen distributed churches, with several more launching in the next few months.

• We launched our new Ignite Student Ministry, which has grown from a handful of students to a contagious movement of junior high and high school students.

Ignite Student Ministries.

• We formed a strong, ongoing partnership with Triangle Elementary School as a local ministry focus, activating congregants with child mentorships, serve days and more.

• We launched Celebrate Recovery for East Lake County, resulting in nearly 20 professions of faith.

• Dozens of believers have followed Christ in baptism as a result of “First Principles” studies and outreach ministries, publicly affirming, “I’m with Him, and I’m with them.”

That is some seriously exciting stuff! Yet we believe that, as awesome as this year has been, God has even greater things in store for the next chapter .…

Baptism celebration.

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Name … but Same Vision!

Worship team.

New Leadership!

As of July, I have officially stepped in as the new site pastor for Lake County, and I couldn’t be more excited!

After serving in vocational ministry for the last 13 years in Indiana and New Jersey, my wife, Stephanie, and I feel that we have truly found our home here at Northland, and specifically in the Mount Dora area. We love, love, LOVE this amazing community of believers and are humbled to be able to serve with them.

While Pastor Jeff will continue to serve our Lake Pastor Jeremy Bell and family.

County congregation in a broad sense, it will be from a different seat as he transitions to serving the Northland congregation at large. As I’m sure you have noticed over the past few years, Jeff is an extremely gifted and visionary pastor, and there is no doubt in my mind that God will use him in amazing ways in his new role. I love my brother, and I love Northland, and I am convinced that he will prove to be an enormous blessing to the greater Northland family!

New Building!

While there is indeed so much happening all throughout the community, there is still a need for a central gathering place for worship and a hub for organizing and unleashing the church of churches in our community. God has graciously opened a door for a new facility to accomplish just that in Lake Hills Plaza, a beautiful and newly renovated commercial space on U.S. 19 and U.S. 441, centrally located right in the “golden triangle” of Mount Dora, Eustis and Tavares. This space is currently being updated, designed and formed into an exciting new worship venue and hub, and we are eagerly anticipating our first worship service in the new facility later this summer!

New Name!

As we are relocating to a new facility, it presents both the need and opportunity to alter the name of our site. Since the new facility is not located in Mount Dora, but rather in Lake Hills Plaza in Eustis, Northland at Mount Dora no longer seems appropriate.

Triangle Elementary service event.

At the same time, there is an even greater reason to alter our name: mission. We believe that God is calling our site to grow into a movement of distributed churches all across Lake County, and in many ways, we are already seeing that happen!

Same Vision Make no mistake about it, God is at work in Lake County! We are grateful for the journey thus far, and we’re trusting Him for even greater days ahead as we seek to incarnate the gospel and distribute the church throughout our community.

I AM. Us. For them. There … in Lake County.

ABOUT PASTOR JEREMY Jeremy serves as the new site pastor at Northland’s Lake County Hub. With a background in student ministry, he previously served for seven years as the pastor of worship and mission at an awesome church in central New Jersey. Jeremy holds a degree in Bible and ministry through Bethel College in Indiana and a master’s in Christian leadership through Liberty University. He is madly in love with his beautiful bride, Stephanie, and they enjoy playing Mario Kart and visiting Disney’s water parks with their two amazing sons, Caden and Logan.

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The Call to Be Disciples He also said, “This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how. All by itself the soil produces grain—first the stalk, then the head, then the full kernel in the head. As soon as the grain is ripe, he puts the sickle to it, because the harvest has come.”

Again he said, “What shall we say the kingdom of God is like, or what parable shall we use to describe it?

It is like a mustard seed, which is the smallest of all seeds on earth. Yet when planted, it grows and becomes the largest of all garden plants, with such big branches that the birds can perch in its shade.” With many similar parables Jesus spoke the word to them, as much as they could understand. He did not say anything to them without using a parable.

But when he was alone with his own disciples, he explained everything.

– Mark 4:26-34 (NIV)

D

o you remember the last time you looked at a seed? It’s something so common we scarcely pay any attention to it at all. How could something so small hold so much potential?

When Jesus reaches for a way to teach us about the kingdom of God, he reaches for a seed. He could reach for the tree or the fruit that grows on the tree, but instead he chooses the seed to make his point.

Consider a single apple seed. This seed contains all the compounded possibilities of the entire tree. Every branch and leaf and future apple is contained in the one tiny singular seed. Residing in this one seed are all the trees that will come in the future from the seeds produced by this one seed. I once heard this African proverb: “Anyone can tell you how many seeds are in an apple, but only God knows how many apples are in a seed.”

Maybe I’m stating the obvious, and perhaps that’s the point. It’s so easy to miss the mystery because it is obscured by the ordinary.

Maybe this is why Jesus is constantly calling forth eyes that see and ears that hear. The truth is shining like a candle on a lamp stand, yet somehow we can miss seeing it entirely. The kingdom is not meant to be hidden but revealed, yet it takes a certain kind of “seeing” to perceive it.

What could be more humble than a tiny seed, yet what could be more grand than the tallest tree? This is what God’s kingdom is like, on earth yet from heaven. In fact, this is what Jesus is like, full of humanity and full of the Holy Spirit.

Parables cannot be pinned down, only pondered. They cannot be forced into our categories and systems. They cause us to humble ourselves before a wisdom we would not otherwise discover. A parable leads the curious seeker into the realm of divine revelation.

It takes the learner out of control of the knowledge. Parables put everyone on equal footing, stripping away the prestigious academic robes of distinction, withholding understanding from the proud and revealing it to little children.

Jesus, the text says, never taught them anything without using a parable. Why is it that we so prize our systematic approaches that try to teach everything without [parables?] Parables bring disciples into a different relationship with learning. They take away from us our penchant to master the material and lead us to the place where we are mastered by the Messiah.

A closing thought on seeds from the parables in today’s text: All we do is sow the seed. The seed does everything else. Yet if we do not sow it, it does nothing. That is a massively powerful, obvious, yet hidden, truth. How do you like them apples?

(Used with permission from Seedbed. Subscribe to The Daily Text to have it delivered to your inbox: http://seedbed.com/daily-text.)

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InterVarsity Helping More College Students Learn of God’s Love

BY KIM KOI

L

ast November, wandering around the small campus of Daytona State College in DeLand, I discovered the only place for students to gather – a small “break room” with six tables and a small concession stand. As students come and go, briefly stopping here on their way to the next thing in life, there is a strong temptation for them to feel like the “rejects” of the college world – the overlooked, the not good enough to get into a four-year school, the forgotten ones.

But God not only sees every student who passes through the hallways of this college; He is pursuing each of them!

As I prayed that day, I imagined a diverse group of students gathered under an oak tree in the middle of campus, encountering Jesus in His Word, caring deeply for one another, and creating a place for others on campus to belong and know they too are seen by God. I pictured them laughing and crying, sharing their stories and forming relationships that would last decades. I saw them impacting the campus and bringing a renewed sense of vitality and life through the Good News of the gospel.

That day, I was powerfully reminded that every student matters to God. Many years ago, I was one of those students God pursued. My first year of college was hard. I struggled with loneliness and depression, isolation and stress. Then, I found InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. Through an InterVarsity small group, I read and fell in love with Scripture; I found a place to belong, where I was loved and accepted; and I learned to lead others and share my faith on campus. I started Rollins with a belief in God; I left Rollins with a deep trust in and relationship with God. Now, as I enter my 14th year working for InterVarsity, I am even more convinced that this mission among college students is the most strategic mission field in the world, as students are transformed and sent out as world-changers.

As the area director for Central Florida, I oversee the work on the campuses in Orlando, and Volusia, Brevard and Indian River counties. I have the privilege of seeing and participating with God as students make adult decisions to follow Christ. I see them take steps in leadership on

Every year, we welcome new students to campus through organization fairs, like this one at Stetson University. Here, Kim Koi (left) and a student leader invite incoming freshmen to join a small group Bible study.

campus, even in the midst of great fear and trepidation. And I watch them graduate and take their place in the world, as the men and women that God has created them to be.

It is amazing that God would allow me to participate in such a great work.

In the four short years of college, students make decisions that will impact the next 40 years of their lives.

The reality is that three out of four students who grow up in evangelical churches ultimately will decide that faith has no relevance to their lives. Many who grew up attending youth group and worship every week will walk away from their

After two years of hard work, Kim Koi (far right) and InterVarsity staff member Lily (next to Kim) rejoice over seeing a thriving small group at Valencia College’s east campus!

Christian faith. This is because too often on the university campus, God is ignored and students are taught that believing in God diminishes their ability to think.

Yet students are interested in spirituality and are searching for their meaning and purpose in life. That is why InterVarsity exists on college campuses. By being present with students where they are, we can ask the questions “Who is Jesus?” and “Why does that matter to your life?”

That November day, the Lord placed a conviction in my heart that InterVarsity will plant a community not only at Daytona State College in DeLand, but also on the 20 other small, forgotten colleges in Central Florida.

Because every student matters to God, every campus matters to me. I long to see more Central Florida students and faculty transformed, more campuses renewed and more world-changers developed.

It is out of this conviction that I have decided to move to Daytona Beach for a year to plant InterVarsity in Volusia County. It is my dream that this small beginning will grow into a hub of ministry for all the small, remote campuses in the area, where every student has the opportunity to know he or she is seen, known and loved by God. I will continue to serve the whole of Central Florida, from a new home base in Daytona, with special focus on developing a strong foundation for sustainable ministry in Volusia County.

I would love for you to join InterVarsity in this kingdom work! If you are a college student, I want to meet you and help mobilize you to have eternal impact while you are in college. InterVarsity provides training, support and

encouragement for you to plant and lead a small group community on your campus. I believe that whatever college you attend, God has called and appointed you to make an impact for His kingdom there. Check out www.ivcfl.com to find your campus, or connect with me at kim.koi@ivcfl.com.

If you are a parent of a college student, I pray you will know that God loves your child fiercely and is pursuing him or her relentlessly. Pray that your son or daughter will find a place to belong in a Christian community on campus, where he or she can face the questions and challenges of college among friends.

If God has given you a passion for college students, we need your help! While InterVarsity is primarily a studentled ministry, we need faithful followers of Jesus to come alongside those students to support and encourage them as they reach out to their peers. We especially need volunteers on community college campuses. Did your heart start beating a little faster when you read that? If so, email me at kim.koi@ivcfl.com so we can explore how you can impact the world through college students!

Please pray for the college students you know and for InterVarsity. As students face an often hostile environment, pray that God would protect them, and pray that He would empower them to make an eternal impact on campus. Pray that their faith would grow deeper and richer as they face questions and challenges.

Also, pray for InterVarsity as it plants new communities on the forgotten campuses, particularly in Volusia County.

Pray that God would open doors on those campuses and that we would faithfully join Him in His work as He leads.

Pray that every student in Central Florida would have the opportunity to encounter and respond to Jesus while in college.

Finally, thank you, Northland family, for your faithful support of InterVarsity. There is hope! God is at work on college campuses in Central Florida, and you are partnering with Him to touch the lives of thousands of students every year. I hope someday you will visit Daytona State College in DeLand and find a group of students sitting under a tree, encountering the Lord and impacting the campus.

Kim Koi is the InterVarsity area director for Central Florida and a Northland-supported missionary.

Through conferences held several times per year, students and InterVarsity staff (Kim Koi, right) have opportunities to engage in deeper conversations about God and life.

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SERVING TO EMPOWER Let the School Supplies Roll In J

oin us for our annual Stuff the Bus drive! We would like to challenge you, your coworkers and your neighbors to fill the bus with school supplies. Then Seminole County Public Schools students will receive the supplies free from their teachers as needed throughout the school year.

What do you need to do? Simply drop off the basic school supplies listed here at Northland at Longwood between August 1 and 3. You may place them behind your car with the Red Bag supplies or bring them to the school bus on the property that weekend.

Supplies Needed: Crayons (24-pack) Pocket folders Colored pencils (12-pack) Glue sticks Loose-leaf paper Rulers Composition notebooks Pencil packs Pink block erasers Markers (8- to 10-pack)

Questions? Contact Judy Head at judy.head@ northlandchurch.net or 407-388-5798.

Fill a Bag, Feed a Child, Stop Childhood Hunger

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t’s Red Bag time again! We need your help to stock the food pantry for two Seminole County schools for the 2015-16 school year. Each item you purchase and return to Northland goes directly into the nondescript backpacks for the students to take home for the weekend.

It is heartbreaking that we have children in our communities going to bed hungry. The constant struggle to find food just to survive affects everyone in the family. While these children receive breakfast and lunch at school Mondays through Fridays, they often go without food on the weekends. The Red Bag Program was developed through the collaborative effort of Seminole County Public Schools and local churches to meet those needs. Food pantries were set up in the local schools to provide for these students each week.

According to Families in Transition (FIT), last school year, there were 2,001 homeless students in Seminole County Public Schools, an 11.5 percent decrease from the 2,236 in 2013.

Providing for the needs of the children is paramount; however, preserving their dignity is important as well.

Opportunities exist for families and students to assist in packing, sorting and sometimes delivering the food to others.

Rather than creating dependency, the Red Bag Project hopes to empower the family to move on and no longer need the services of the food pantry.

In 2014, we collected 18,700 pounds of food that was distributed to Winter Springs Elementary School and Milwee Middle School. We fell a little short of the need this year and hope that you will help us meet our goal of 20,000 pounds in 2015!

What You Can Do Pick up your bag in the lobby of Northland at Longwood after each worship service July 25 through 27, and then return the filled bag the next weekend; just leave it behind your car. It’s that simple. Questions? Contact Judy Head at judy.head@northlandchurch.net or 407-388-5798.

Red Bag Volunteers Needed

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oin us for this family Serve project. Children are welcome! All the food donated this weekend (August 1 through 3) will be sorted, packaged into family-size bags, and ready for distribution to the individual families.

• Ravioli/spaghetti (canned) • Soup (canned) • Macaroni and cheese • Breakfast items (bars, cereal, oatmeal) • Protein items (beans, peanut butter, canned meats)* • Fruit (canned)* • Vegetables (canned)* • Snack/treat items • Stew, meat, tuna (canned) • Peanut butter and jelly (plastic jars) *Urgent need for these items.

When Helping Hurts Small Group Experience

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Here are a few jobs we need done: • Pick up food behind the cars.

• Sort the food.

• Check expiration dates.

• Build food kits.

• Load food on pallets for storage.

This is a fun activity for the family, and you can make a huge impact providing the food to students next school year.

Guidelines for Food Purchases The suggested list here is a guideline for your purchases. Try to buy 16-ounce cans or less to keep the weight manageable for small children. Note: Pop-top lids are appreciated for small children. Also, no glass or perishable items are accepted. Foods to bring include:

Sign up at northlandchurch.net/serve.

hances are, your intentions are good. But how do you go about making sure that your work is actually helping the poor, and not hurting? In the When Helping Hurts small group, learn how to properly walk with the poor in humble relationships, rather than gifting them temporary handouts. The small group experience allows you to rethink the way you view poverty by addressing the roots of the issue. The group, led by Pastor Gus Davies and Elder Jim Dees, also provides practical instructions on how to mobilize your church to engage in effective poverty alleviation. Class begins July 15 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in room 4213. To register, visit northlandchurch.net/calendar. The small group experience is free; the book costs $11.

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MAKE A CONNECTION …

It’s Summer, but Fall Is Right Around the Corner

BY REBECCA LANG

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ummer has just begun, but Northland’s fall calendar is filling up fast with lots of great classes and events.

Whether you’re looking to become a member, learn more about managing your finances or have fun with the whole family, there’s a lot to look forward to once summer is gone. Following are just a few of the events we have in store.

We’re kicking off fall with Finding Financial Freedom, a First Principles Study. This study will transform your life and finances as you learn what the God of the universe says about handling money. This study is for everyone, whether single or married, young or old, and whether you earn a lot or a little. The Lord has used these principles in the lives of millions of people around the world. More details will be in next month’s issue of Respond.

A gathering to celebrate the volunteers who serve our church family.

We close out August with our third Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast. Every year hundreds of volunteers across all ministry departments gather for an early breakfast, fun and fellowship. We have raffle giveaways, thanks to some generous donors, and Dr. Hunter stops by to give a word of encouragement and thanks. It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet volunteers from other ministry areas and share stories. We are so grateful for all of our volunteers! If you’d like to learn more about volunteering at the Longwood site, check out northlandchurch.net/ volunteer.

Our next Belong membership seminar is Saturday, September 12. If you’re interested in membership at Northland, we hope you’ll join us. Find out why so many of us are excited to be part of the Northland family and how you can be part of it too!

Attending the seminar doesn’t commit you to joining Northland. It’s just an opportunity to hear from Pastor Joel and other church leaders about the role Northland has in bringing “up there down here.” So if you or someone you know is curious about Northland and wondering what it means to belong, then we hope you’ll join us. Child care is available too! To sign up, visit calendar.northlandchurch.net/ event/belong_one-day_membership_seminar.

We are super excited to be bringing back the Northland 5K! This year we’re partnering with 121Hope, Northland’s response to human trafficking. 121Hope brings hope to victims and survivors of human trafficking and empowers local abolitionists, all through one-to-one discipleship.

Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the anti-human trafficking efforts of our partner ministry ConnectCity. This is a family-friendly 5K family event complete with chipped timing and awards for each age category. Mark your calendars for September 26, and check out next month’s Respond for more details.

These are just a few events that you and your family can join, and we hope you will! You can see a full list of all of the events, classes and studies Northland has to offer at calendar.northlandchurch.net. If you’re looking to get connected with others in our church family, or if your focus is to grow more deeply in your walk with Christ, there are many options to help you do that.

If you have questions about these events or how you might get more involved at Northland, contact Rebecca Lang at 407-937-1807 or rebecca.lang@northlandchurch. net.

Hundreds of runners sing the national anthem before the start of the Northland 5K. Pastor Jeff Bell (r) and Dave Saphirstein (l) finish strong and all smiles.

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STUDENT MINISTRIES MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY

For more detailed info, visit northlandchurch.net/ middleschool.

Jenna Blankespoor at 407-949-7194 or jenna.blankespoor@northlandchurch.net TNT Tuesdays and Thursdays, through July 30, 1 to 5 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center.

Rising sixth- to eighth-graders meet to spend time together, worship and study the Word of God. (The snack bar will be open.) Reminder: LUGrox will resume August 22.

HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY

For more detailed info, visit northlandchurch.net/ highschool.

Jenna Blankespoor at 407-949-7194 or jenna.blankespoor@northlandchurch.net I AM THIRD Wednesdays, through July 29, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Rising 9th- to 12thgraders are invited to an evening of small and large group discipleship, worship and community. The optional dinner (Chick-fil-A sandwich: $3) and games are available from 6:30 to 7 p.m., everyone comes together for worship and teaching from 7 to 7:45, and small groups close from 7:45 to 8:45.

Mark Your Calendar!

Access Ministries Family Connection Group Fourth Wednesday of each month, 6:30 to 8 p.m., room 4218. If you are the parent or caregiver of a child with a disability, we would love for you to join our Access Family Connection Group! We’ll meet once a month to fellowship, pray and learn about resources in the community. Contact Heather Subbert at 407-937-1828 or heather.subbert@ northlandchurch.net for more information or to RSVP. Child care is available with a reservation.

The Upper Room Servant Leadership Ministry We offer servant leadership training and opportunities to serve for 9th-graders (SETup Crew), 10th- to 12thgraders (LUGheads, Admin, Buddies, Cafe, Creative, Local Missions and Welcome teams) and college students (small group leaders and work crews). northlandchurch.net/ highschool

Saturdays, 5 p.m. and Sundays, 11 a.m., room 4218. This weekly Bible study is designed for teens with intellectual disabilities. Join them to learn more about who God is and what He has done according to His Word. For more information or to register, contact Marty Tracey at marty. tracey@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7176.

Building Strong Families Saturdays through July 25 (no gathering July 4). Each evening of Building Strong Families will include dinner, games and teaching for the entire family. Dr. Jim Coffield will be teaching all six classes, focusing on writing a better story as a family. Register at calendar.northlandchurch.net.

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CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES Children’s Church

Cooperative School at Northland

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.

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

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

A weekday cooperative learning environment The 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-yearolds class, respectively. As classes fill up, children will be placed on a waiting list and put in a class on a first-come, firstserved 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

• 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

Volunteer of the Month: Austin Lawicki We are honored to announce Austin Lawicki as our Children’s Ministries Volunteer of the Month! Austin began serving to complete service hours in high school.

He is now a junior at the University of Central Florida, and has become a teacher and Buddy in our Access Ministries program. Austin has proved to be a reliable and fun-loving team player as well as a great role model for our kids. Thanks for all you do, Austin! You are a blessing.

Why did you draw that?

This is when Paul was shipwrecked. Everyone was afraid, but Paul was praying, and God saved everyone on the ship, just as He had promised (Acts 27:14-44).

Building Strong Families

The “Groovy” Family Worship Night

Camp Venture

Saturdays through July 25, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink (with no gathering July 4). Each evening will include dinner, games and teaching for the entire family. Dr. Jim Coffield will be teaching all six classes, focusing on writing a better story as a family. Register at calendar.northlandchurch.net.

Saturday, August 22, 6:30 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing.

Get ready for a groovy night with the family as we travel on our time machine, The Love Sub, to visit a prophet from the Bible. There will be a time of worship, prayer, and building community with our teachers and other families. Pizza and lemonade will be served. Kids, grab your parents, and join us as we are submerged together in worship. Registration is required at worshiptogether-8-2015.eventbrite.com. To register for child care for ages 3 and under, email Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@northlandchurch.net.

All aboard … it’s Camp Venture time! This summer, starting June 6, Children’s Church is riding the rails of an old steam train called The Safari Express and sharing the letters of the New Testament with a new friend, inventor and engineer, Jasper J. Johnson Jr. Children will be worshiping God for who He is and what He has done. God gives us His Holy Spirit, who guides us and shows us to love God with all our heart, to love our neighbors as ourselves, and to be a light wherever we go. If you aren’t already, this would be a perfect time for your children or you to get involved in Children’s Ministries here at Northland. As we stoke up the engine and crank the speed, we invite you to climb aboard as we learn about God’s Word on The Safari Express. It will be a camp adventure for sure!

Order your Camp Venture T-shirt at Children’s Church for just $7.

Want to know what’s happening in Children’s Ministries?

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To register for the newsletter, visit: http://nland.ch/childrensnewsletter.

Children’s Ministries Volunteers Needed Visit northlandchurch.net/volunteer.

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WAYS TO RESPOND Baptisms Adult Baptisms Sunday, July 12, 2 p.m., Ken and Diane Watkins’ home. Get baptized by immersion or sprinkling as a public profession of personal faith in Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:19). 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.

Debboe Blahnik at debbie. blahnik@northlandchurch.net or 407-9497162 Infant Baptism/Dedication Class Saturday, July 18, 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: The 30 Years After the Resurrection Sundays, 10:45 a.m. to noon, rooms 4206-07. Learn about the envelope-pushing activities of Peter and Paul as the Holy Spirit coached them on their missions throughout the Roman Empire. This class is a detailed investigation of the beginnings of the Christian Church. Take away a sense of awe and fulfillment of what God can accomplish through your life by observing what happened in the lives of the early Christians.

Come a few minutes early for refreshments, and make some new friends. Child care is available.

Wayne Lukens at wlukens@cfl. rr.com or 407-497-1849 FaithAbility Sundays, 9 a.m., room 4218. This is a weekly Bible study for adults with intellectual disabilities. Join them as they learn about who God is and what He has done according to His Word. Registration is required. For more information or to register, contact the group at faithability@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1828.

Hispanic Ministry - Bible Study Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 5108.

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 5108. 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 Provocative Parables – The Stories Jesus Told Sundays, through July 26, 9 to 10:30 a.m., room 4206. Each week they will do an in-depth study of a parable Jesus told by looking at the first-century background, the first listeners who understood the story, and what it means for how we are to follow Jesus today. You will walk away with a new understanding of your faith and relationship

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

with Christ, and the radical ways God wants you to live in the world. Child care is available.

Dan Lacich at dan.lacich@ northlandchurch.net or 407-367-9612 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 The Truth Project Saturdays, through September 12 (no meeting July 4 and 25, and Aug. 1), 8 to 9:30 a.m., room 4209. This study, produced

by Focus on the Family, features Dr. Del Tackett in a lively discussion of the biblical worldview and how it stands in stark contrast to many of the philosophies embraced in 21st-century America. Prepare for your mind to be transformed – and your life to be changed.

Bill Geary at bill@webword.org or 321-277-4452

Man in the Mirror Men’s Study Tuesdays, 6:45 to 8 a.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Learn how to be a disciple, make disciples and live all in for Christ. This video study is taught by Patrick M. Morley of Man in the Mirror.

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

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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

One in a Million – Journey to your promised land Mondays, 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., The Rink and Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Discover the joy of studying God’s Word with a fun group women of all ages and stages of life.

Cost of workbook, available at Northland’s bookstore, is $13.95.

Cherrie Rowe at cherrierowe@aol.com

Bible Boot Camp Thursdays, through December 10 (no meetings July 16, September 10 and Thanksgiving Day), 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., room 4218. Bible Boot Camp is a weekly Bible study for new Christian men looking for their next steps and for guys who have been Christians for years who want to revive their walk with the Lord. It’s an overview of the Bible from the beginning to the end, consisting of a 12-week study of the Old Testament and a 12-week study of the New Testament.

John Small at smalljhsd@ embarqmail.com or 352-875-5254 Biblical Manhood – A Man and His Design Saturdays, through July 25, 9 to 10:30 a.m., room 4209. Discover God’s design for men with a clear definition and inspiring vision of biblical manhood. The six sessions: • Manhood Realities – What is the current state of manhood, and how did we get here?

• Create and Cultivate – Something in your soul will come to life when you learn you were created for far more than mere existence.

• Manhood Definition – Could you define manhood? Most men can’t. Never again be left to wonder what it really means to be a man.

• King/Warrior – What does it look like to be a “king” and a “warrior” in today’s masculinity? And what man doesn’t want to be a king and a warrior?

• Lover/Friend – A man with lame relationships is a “less than” man. Learn how to develop a relational capacity that makes life worth living.

• Seasons – Life for a man is not just life. It is back, to back, to back seasons of life.

Learn how to transition well and dominate each season.

Tom Horvath at tom@tomhorvath.com or 321-217-1781

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

ADULTS Belong/Membership Opportunities • One-day seminar: Saturday, September 12, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Longwood site. 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 Rebecca Lang at 407-937-1807 or rebecca.lang@northlandchurch.net • Online: Anytime at northlandchurch.net/ series/belong_study/ • DVD: Anytime and sold in the Northland bookstore at Longwood.

Child Evangelism Fellowship Third Monday of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., rooms 4209, 10. The next meeting, July 20, will focus on building relationships among all participants, getting to know one another in unique ways. It also will be a discipleship time as they learn more about CEF’s vision, mission, beliefs and ministries.

Child care is available.

Jeneba Davies at 407-435-4673 or Jenesther1@bellsouth.net Discipleship Forum Mondays, through July 27, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., room 4206. Discipleship is what we, as a church, are called to do. It is the role of Men of Impact to help each man be discipled so that no man will be left behind. Want to learn

more about authentic disciple-making and explore the six elements of the discipleship lifestyle for being and making disciples? This study will challenge you, equip you and send you toward a goal of eternal significance.

Bob Watson at bobdebwatson@gmail.com or 407-474-6116 Finding Financial Freedom Beginning Sunday, August 15, homes of Northlanders. Northland has partnered with Compass—Finances God’s Way to create Finding Financial Freedom, a “First Principles” study. This study will transform your life and finances as you learn what the God of the universe says about handling money. This study is for everyone, whether you are single or married, young or old, or whether you earn a lot or a little. The Lord has used the principles you are about to learn in the lives of millions of people around the world. The book is available in the Northland Bookstore for $15.

Rebecca Lang at rebecca.lang@northlandchurch.net or 407493-4638 Marriage Preparation Sundays, August 16 through November 15 (no class September 6), 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink. Are you getting married or considering marriage? Don’t miss Northland’s Marriage Prep class! See why more than 1,800 couples have gone through this comprehensive course covering marriage intimacy, roles and responsibilities, finance, family dynamics, love languages, communication, conflict resolution and much more. The cost: $130.

Child care is available. Register for the class at calendar.northlandchurch.net.

Olga Hagedorn at olgahagedorn@yahoo.com or 407-937-1791 When Helping Hurts Small Group Experience Wednesdays, July 15 through August 26, 7 to 8:30 p.m., rooms 4213, 15, 17. Chances are your intentions are good, but how do you go about making sure that your work is actually helping the poor, and not hurting?

In the When Helping Hurts small group, learn how to properly walk with the poor in humble relationships, rather than gifting them temporary handouts. The small group experience teaches you to rethink the way you view poverty by addressing the roots of the issue, and provides practical instructions on how to mobilize your church to engage in effective poverty alleviation. Book cost: $11.

Dale Cowart at dale.cowart@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7165

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 or Doug Stolfo at idougs@ aol.com

Al-Anon Support Group Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., room 5209.

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

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

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

Nancy Cook 407-484-3069 Celebrate Recovery Fridays, 7 to 9 p.m., The Rink. Gain freedom from life’s hurts, hang-ups, and habits. Join them each week for teachings, testimonies, praise and worship, and share groups, which include CR 101; men’s chemical addiction, codependency, anger and sexual addiction; and women’s chemical addiction, codependency, love and relationship addiction, eating disorders, codependent moms, anxiety and depression, and physical, emotional and sexual abuse.

They also offer programs for children and teens. This is recovery for the entire family.

Dinner is available from 5:45 to 6:30 for $3; children eat free.

Laurie Jean Harrington or Mary Ann Mannen at celebraterecovery@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1799 COSA Thursdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., room 4213.

Cosa is a recovery program for men and women whose lives have been affected by someone else’s compulsive sexual behavior.

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 GriefShare Mondays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., rooms 420607. 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 $20 in the Northland Bookstore. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net. and registration: Elaine Harland-Colter at eharland0758@ gmail.com His Way Thursdays, 7 p.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. A Christcentered, 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 The Landing Fridays, 7 to 9:10 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. Do you know of a hurting or struggling teen? Are you a teen who feels like life is out of control? This ongoing 52-week program, based on the beatitudes, is geared specifically toward teens in grades 6 through 12, is student-driven and runs concurrently with Celebrate Recovery. The Landing is a safe place where struggling teens can acquire tools to live a Christ-centered life.

Suzanne Long at slong27@gmail.com 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 Thursdays, 7:45 to 9 p.m., room 4215.

RCA is a 12-step program and fellowship of recovering couples. They suffer from many different addictions, and they share their experience, strength and hope with one another, that they may solve their common problems and help other recovering couples restore their relationships. The primary purpose is to stay committed in loving and intimate relationships, and to help other couples achieve freedom from addictive and destructive relationships. Child care is available.

David at dtaylor197@cfl.rr.com or 407-687-5390, Dixie at RecoveryHealing@ aol.com, or recovering-couples.org Shoulder to Shoulder Every other Sunday, 2 p.m., Winter Springs.

This is a Christian healing support group for divorced or separated women. Call or email for specific location.

Fenella Padrino at 407-308-9186 or fenellapadrino@gmail.com Stephen Ministers Need a Stephen Minister? If you are in our congregation and are going through a difficult time and need a Stephen Minister, who can walk alongside you for a season, contact Lynda Mason at 407-949-4013.

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.

Bryan at 816-206-4167, Jim at 407-701-7796, or Kevin Urichko at 407-9497166 or kevin.urichko@northlandchurch.net SAA for Men Mondays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., room 1115, Student Ministries and Care Center and Thursdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., room 4217.

As a fellowship of recovering addicts, Sex Addicts Anonymous offers a message of hope to anyone who suffers from sex addiction. The basic principles of recovery practiced by SAA are found in the Twelve Steps, and they can apply the Steps and Traditions to sex addiction, making recovery possible. Child care is provided.

David at dtaylor197@cfl.rr.com or 407-687-5390, or saa-recovery.org

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

Women 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.

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. Our the prayer request voicemail is 407-949-4025.

Gus Davies at 407-9494008 or gus.davies@northlandchurch.net

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS Adoption/Foster Care Ministry Third Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Are you interested or experienced in adoption or foster care? This group provides information, community and enrichment. Child care is available; contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net.

Dale.Cowart at dale. cowart@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7165 Anti-Human Trafficking Ministry Meeting Second Thursday of each month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall. If you have a passion for anti-trafficking, join other Northland members to take action through specific roles needed to end trafficking in our community.

Abi Mills at abi.mills@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0547 Arabic Distributed Church Sundays, 9:30 a.m. to noon, 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.

407-9494018, ext. 1712 or arabic@northlandchurch.net ‫كنيسة نورثالند العربية‬ ‫ترحب كنيسة نورثالند العربية بكل متحدثي اللغة العربية لحضور اجتماعها‬ ‫االسبوعي ذلك يوم االحد في تمام الساعة التاسعة والنصف وحتى الحاديه عشر صباحا بمقر الكنيسة‬ 530 Dog Track, Longwood, FL 32750 ‫لمزيد من االستعالم الرجاء االتصال‬ 814-989 -8104 Ext. 1712 Email us arabic@northlandchurch.net

FaithAbility Social Night With Boost First Friday of each month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Willow Creek Church in Winter Springs. FaithAbility participants are invited to take part in a monthly event called Boost, hosted by the Lift Disability Network. This night provides opportunities for socialization and fun for individuals and families impacted by disability. While at Boost, you can expect food, crazy activities and times of inspiration.

The night begins with a meal and is free.

RSVPs are not required, but are appreciated.

RSVP to boost@liftdisability.net.

Lift

11 Disability Network at 407-228-8343 or boost@ liftdisability.net, or Heather at faithability@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1828 Golf Ministry - Links Fellowship of Central Florida Second Friday of each month, various locations. Links is a nondenominational Christian ministry whose mission is to link golfers around the world with other Christian golfers. They share the gospel of Jesus Christ with non-Christian golfers while enjoying golfing with others. Each month they have a different speaker and golf format. The cost is reasonable and includes golf, a cart, range balls, tax and prizes. Food is available for an extra cost. Join them, and bring a friend; non-churchgoers are welcome. and reservations: Parks Reinhardt at 407-335-4223 or linksfellowship@cfl.rr.com 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.

Cassie Small at cassandra.543@juno.com or 407-834-5203 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 Moms4Moms Get connected with other moms for friendship and encouragement through meetings and playgroup activities.

Registration required.

Stephanie Ball at stephanieball1@yahoo.com and Lindsey Coburn at lcoburn@stetson.edu Motorcycle Ministry Ride Saturday, July 10, 9:30 a.m. The group will meet at 9:30 and depart at 10. Participants will ride to a lunch stop and back. This will be a half-day event, and the ride is weatherpermitting.

Lori Landers at 352-729-6912 Sew and Serve First Saturday of each month, 9:30 a.m., room 1117, the Rink. They sew various easyto-make items for charitable donation. Bring your portable machine (if you have one), basic sewing tools, ideas for projects and a giving heart!

Joan Siegel at siegeljk@aol.com Single Purpose (Singles age 30 and up) Second and fourth Sunday of each month, 3 p.m., rooms 4206-07. Get to know other singles in the area for friendship, fellowship and Bible study. Study: Beyond Boundaries: Learning to Trust Again in Relationships, by Dr. John Townsend.

Teri Long at 407470-3431 or alwaysgone_us@yahoo.com, Sue Steward at 407-314-5817, or meetup. com/OACS08 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.

Laura Capizzano at laura.capizzano@northlandchurch.net Ministerio Hispano - Traducción a Español Domingos, en los servicios de las 9 y 11 a.m. Traducción a español esta disponible en línea. Los auriculares para escuchar el

12 servicio estan disponibles en el Mostrador de Bienvenida o “Welcome Desk”.

Información en nuestra página de Facebook en www.facebook.com/northlandhispano.

Laura Capizzano at laura.capizzano@ northlandchurch.net Tennis Saturdays, 8 a.m., Red Bug Lake Park.

Jeff Rossmeissl at 407-489-6096 Veterans for Christ Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 5110, CWW. Christian brothers and sisters who are veterans of the Armed Forces gathering to grow in Christ using the First Principles study material, share common experiences, support each other and eventually reach out to the greater community of veterans in the Orlando area.

Randy Mixon at 808-3434391 or rmixon75@gmail.com

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

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

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

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

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 407-949-4000 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.

Laura Capizzano at laura.capizzano@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4000 Traducción del Sermón Nos encantaría trabajar con usted de forma voluntaria si usted puede interpretar Español.

Laura Capizzano at laura. capizzano@northlandchurch.net or 407-9494000

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

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

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

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

Serve With Northland

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

Blood Drive Sunday, July 12, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and 4 to 8 p.m.; Monday, July 13, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Northland at Longwood. In June, many people donated blood, and as a result 108 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

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

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

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

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.

Michelle Brightman at 407-6655386 or mbrightman@seminolecountyfl.gov

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 407-463-9398 or blv292@cfl.rr.com

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

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

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 Financial Allies Needed Financial Allies are needed for Faith and Finances, a biblically integrated financial curriculum designed for low-income people.

Allies provide encouragement, advocacy and supportive friendship as a class participant strives to become economically selfsufficient.

Dale Cowart at dale.cowart@ Northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7165

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 407-636-5119.

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

Special Events Passion Conference Saturday, January 2, 6 a.m. to Monday, January 4, 11:30 p.m., Philips Arena, Atlanta. Are you between the ages of 18 and 25? Would you like to worship God with 20,000 other 18- to 25-year-olds?

Have you heard of the Passion Conference?

It is a gathering of college students and young adults from across the nation and the world who come together to worship God, and Northland is taking a team! The event will feature such artists as Chris Tomlin, David Crowder, Christy Nockels and Kristian Stanfill, as well as such speakers as Louie Giglio, Francis Chan, John Piper and more. There are only 50 spots, so register ASAP. The cost: $100. Register at eventbrite.com/e/passion-conference-2016registration-16237880939.

Jordan Gritter at passion@northlandchurch.net or 407-9370440 Red Bag Campaign Saturday, August 1 through Monday, August 3, Northland at Longwood. We need your help to stock the food pantry for two Seminole County Public Schools for the 2015-16 school year. Each item you purchase and return to Northland goes directly into the nondescript backpacks for the students to take home for the weekend.

Pick up a Red Bag during service July 24 through 26, and fill it with the suggested foods. On August 1 through 3, simply leave the filled bag (can be a cloth bag of any color) behind your car, and it will be picked up during service. Then, consider helping to sort and pack the bags during the collection weekend. We need more than 300 volunteers to pick up the food, sort it, check expiration dates, build the food bags and palletize them for storage, on these days: Saturday, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.; Sunday, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., 10:30 to 12:30 p.m., 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.; Monday, 6 to 8 p.m.; and Tuesday, 7 to 11 a.m.

Judy Head at judy.head@ northlandchurch.net or 407-388-5798 Stuff the Bus Saturday, August 1 through Monday, August 3, Northland at Longwood.

Northland is collecting school supplies, which will be delivered to A Gift for Teaching – Seminole to provide free school supplies.

Teachers “shop” at the free store for supplies, including backpacks and other school supplies that you have donated.

These supplies are needed: Crayons (24-pack), Pencil packs, loose-leaf paper, Colored pencils (12-pack), spiral notebooks, pink block erasers, pocket folders, glue sticks, rulers, Markers (8- to 10-pack) and composition notebooks. Northland is collecting the supplies along with the Red Bag food drive.

Judy Head judy.head@ northlandchurch.net or 407-388-5798

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

Reveille Ministries at 407-333-0404 Central Florida’s Job Fair (CFEC.org) Wednesday, July 8, 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 CIPE Prayer Breakfast Saturday, September 26, 8:45 to 11 a.m., Orlando Marriott Lake Mary, 1501 International Parkway, Lake Mary. The 14th CIPE (Christians in Public Education) Prayer Breakfast will feature Ericka Dunlap, major gifts officer, Florida A&M University Law School, as well as former Miss America and Miss Florida. May God be glorified as Christians in the public school system serve Him and those on the campuses. christiansinpubliceducation.org Community Bible Study Wednesdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Community United Methodist on 17-92.

Please join women from all backgrounds and levels of Bible knowledge to study the Scriptures. New study of 1st and 2nd Corinthians starting September 9. Children’s program is available. On-going registration.

Olga Lizardo at 407-415-9578 or visit Orlando.CBSclass.org Gleaning September into June, local farms. The Society of St. Andrew invites you to go gleaning! Volunteer groups, families and individuals are needed to gather leftover produce from local farms after harvest for distribution to those in need. Rev. Jim Tinkey is available to present a program with groups about gleaning. endhunger.org, Rev. Jim Tinkey at fl-gleaning@endhunger. org, or 863-224-0403 Host Family Needed Orangewood Christian School is accepting applications to host its international students! Host families must agree to house students for 10 months, support academic and social development, and help students grow in faith. Host families get a monthly stipend of $1,000 per student. Please consider joining in this wonderful opportunity to share the gospel.

Rory McNamara at Rmcnamara@ orangewoodchristian.org or 407-339-0223, ext. 242 Interfaith Opportunities • Friends Talking Faith Tuesdays, 6:30 to 7 p.m., 90.7-FM radio.

“The Three Wise Guys” – Rabbi Steven Engel, Rev. Bryan Fulwider and Imam Muhammad Musri – discuss topics from the perspective of the different religions they represent.

Upcoming topics: July 7 – “Faith and Science: Global and Local Water Issues,” with Eric Rollings of the Orange Soil and Water Conservation District; July 14 – “Faith and Religion: Clergy Education and Leadership”; July 21 – “Faith and Society: Religious Persecution”; and July 28 – “Faith and Society: The Effects of Poverty on Children,” with Marian Wright Edelman of the Children’s Defense Fund.

• Interfaith Discussion on State and Religion Wednesday, July 8, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Adventist University of Health Sciences, main campus, Florida Hospital, 671 Winyah Drive, Orlando. What does your faith say about income equality – does it teach you that there’s a moral obligation to create a more just system? If so, how? Governmental intervention? Moral suasion? The discussions are respectful, open and candid, and the participants represent a variety of faith traditions as well as those who question the validity of faith altogether. Admission is free.

Everyone is invited.

Robert Ray at 407415-8528 or Robert.Ray@nrmafla.com

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Post Abortive Counseling These post-abortion ministries share the healing grace of Jesus without judgment.

• Choices Women’s Clinic 2992 Edgewater Dr., Orlando.

Stella King at truelifechoice.org, 407-244-5529 or SKing@truelifechoice.org • Sanford & Oviedo Crisis Pregnancy Center 1002 S. French Ave., Sanford.

Andrea Krazeise at sanfordcpc.com or 407-323-3384 • Cornerstone Pregnancy Center 2025 Culver Rd., Orlando.

Michelle Lewis at 407-208-9058 or directorofcpc@ gmail.com

women with God, their community, and each other.

Judy Ann Mumford at jamumford@ gmail.com or 386-753-9376

in good working condition.

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

Living Wholeheartedly Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (bring your lunch), Reformed Theological Seminary, call for starting date. A 12-week insight oriented group for women of all ages and life stages who long to live differently, based on the book The Gifts of Imperfection, by Brene Brown.

Chris Kavenagh at 407-949-4000, ext. 1891 or Tammy Carpenter at 407-9494000, ext. 1865

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

Rejoicing in Lament Lecture and Book Signing Thursday, November 5, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Reformed Theological Seminary. Join RTS in reading and discussing Rejoicing in Lament: Wrestling With Incurable Cancer and Life in Christ, by Dr. J. Todd Billings, and meet the author. rts.edu/orlando/ thecurrentread, or Laura Armstrong at larmstrong@rts.edu or 407-278-4483

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

Revelation Study With Bible Study Fellowship International (BSF) September through May 2016. This is an interdenominational, in-depth Bible study of the book of Revelation. Classes are provided for women during the day and in the evening, and for men in the evening. The classes also provide a school program with ageappropriate classes to study Revelation for children in preschool through high school. For class locations, dates, times and registration information, contact: • Orlando evening women’s class – Killarney Baptist in Winter Park, Gina Horton at vhorton827@aol.com • Southwest Orlando day women’s class – First Baptist Windermere, Yvonne Zavada at yvonnezavada@gmail.com • Northwest Orlando day women’s class – First Baptist Sweetwater in Longwood, Mimi Certo at Mimi@findsomewinmore. com • Oviedo day women’s class – First Baptist Oviedo, Stacey Gleason at sagleason@ bellsouth.net • Orlando evening men’s class – First Baptist Winter Park, Gary Klein at garykleinbsf@ gmail.com www.bsfinternational.org

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

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 84 years (www.cbmc.com) that meets for fellowship, prayer and discussion of God’s principles for business.

Armand Dauplaise at 407-2213114 or adauplaise@aol.com, or Pat Leupold at 407-538-6026, or Bob Britting at 316-7080483

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

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

Donations

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

Judy Head at judy.head@northlandchurch.net Vehicles Needed at LifeHope. Many families working with the LifeHope ministry are able to obtain a job and begin the process of getting back on their feet, but transportation becomes a barrier. Vehicles must be safe and

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.

407-3235857 or info@recoveryhouseinc.org 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

Looking for ministry-related jobs in Central Florida?

Need to hire at your ministry?

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

1 Peter 1:18-20 (NLT) For you know that God paid a ransom to save you from the empty life you inherited from your ancestors. And it was not paid with mere gold or silver, which lose their value. It was the precious blood of Christ, the sinless, spotless Lamb of God. God chose him as your ransom long before the world began, but now in these last days he has been revealed for your sake.

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About Northland, A Church Distributed WHAT WE BELIEVE The Bible

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

God

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

The Means of Salvation

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

Security, Assurance and Responsibility

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

Man

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

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

The Church

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

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

OUR VISION: WHAT WE SEE

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

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

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

OUR MISSION: WHAT WE DO

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

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

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

Share your story — 1 Peter 3:15 Tell others what God is doing in your life.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mondays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m.

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NOT LOCAL?

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Live Concurrent Worship

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

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

The Christian’s Walk

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

The Eternal State

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

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

Find out more at northlandchurch.net/about.

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

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

A host will be there to connect with you.

Or visit northlandchurch.net/new.

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CONTACT INFO

WHOM DO I CONTACT IF:

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

I am in crisis?

Northland’s main line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 I want to seek counseling?

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

Prayer request line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4025 or pray.northlandchurch.net

Send newspaper correspondence to: newspaper@northlandchurch.net.

I need the Hospital Ministry to pay a visit?

Chris Nielsen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7149 or hospitalvisits@northlandchurch.net

GOVERNING ELDERS Owusu Amaning, Chairman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1797 owusu.amaning@northlandchurch.net Tim Wright, Vice Chairman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1804 tim.wright@northlandchurch.net Dale Burket, Secretary-Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1809 dale.burket@northlandchurch.net JT Almon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7169 jt.almon@northlandchurch.net Sam Certo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7168 sam.certo@northlandchurch.net Danny Gordon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1763 danny.gordon@northlandchurch.net Gilbert Kingsley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0540 gilbert.kingsley@northlandchurch.net 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 seven grandchildren: Noah, Jada, Ella, Lincoln, Luke, Lena, and Ava (2004-2010).

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

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

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

Find out more at northlandchurch.net/access Heather Subbert at heather.subbert@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1828

Northland is becoming a church of distributed churches, a family of spiritual families. More and more, the larger congregation of Northland is also comprised of smaller, distributed churches – spiritual families that form outside the walls of the building as they follow Jesus together and live out the mission of Jesus in their everyday lives.

All of Northland will continue to gather together for weekend worship services, whether in person or online, but being the church isn’t limited to the worship service. The distributed churches also form the church right where people live, as they get together in homes, in offices, on campuses or in coffee shops for meals, fellowship, the study of Scripture, prayer, service and reaching out to those not yet included (Acts 2:42-47).

Are you interested in learning more? We would love to help you. Together we can form the church outside the walls of a building and bring God’s love to the world.

Start the journey toward being the church at one of the Intro to Distributing the Church sessions. Sign up for a session at The Hub or at distributedchurch.com.

I am interested in a Care Ministry?

Barbara Olsen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7183 or barbara.olsen@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?

Marty Tracey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7176 or marty.tracey@northlandchurch.net I need information about Children’s Ministries?

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

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

The Hub. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7178 or hub@northlandchurch.net I want to get involved in a serve project?

Judy Head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-388-5798 or judy.head@northlandchurch.net; or visit northlandchurch.net/serve

DISTRIBUTED SITES 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.

Facebook.com . . . . www.facebook.com/northlandmountdora General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 Jeremy Bell, Site Pastor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7184 or jeremy.bell@northlandchurch.net 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 Pastor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-929-3053 or jeremy.jobson@northlandchurch.net

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

Laura Capizzano. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1824 laura.capizzano@northlandchurch.net I have a special needs child or if I have special needs?

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

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

I need information on jail/prison transition ministries?

Dale Cowart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7165 or dale.cowart@northlandchurch.net I need information on 121Hope Anti-Trafficking Ministry?

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

Find more ways to Respond to God: northlandchurch.net