Worship Guide-Respond 28, 2012 by Northland Church

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED — JULY 7-9, 2012 7/7-9/2012

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connect with us: northlandchurch.net Our website has hundreds of archived worship services, stories about the great work God is doing through Northland and ways for YOU to Be the Church Everywhere, Every Day.

Want to know more about Northland? The mission and heartbeat 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 growing in Him. Join us!

We’re so glad you’re gathering in worship with us today!

WELCOME! NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED Gathering for worship at sites in Central Florida, online and around the world. LONGWOOD AND ONLINE: Saturday at 5 p.m.; Sunday at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 5 p.m.; Monday at 7 p.m. MOUNT DORA: Sunday at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. | OVIEDO: Sunday at 9 a.m., 11 a.m.

STUDENT MINISTRIES

MIDDLE SCHOOL — northlandchurch.net/middleschool LONGWOOD WEEKLY HAPPENINGS • T-n-T Tuesdays and Thursdays, through August 2, 1 to 5 p.m., The Rink, SMCC. • Connect with your middle school student: Check out Next Steps (Sermon Companion) at northlandchurch.net/middleschool. You’ll find a short video and conversation starter to use with your student.

MOUNT DORA WEEKLY HAPPENINGS • K inect (Middle and High School) Sundays, 9 to 10 a.m.; and Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m.

OVIEDO WEEKLY HAPPENINGS • Evolve Sundays, during 11 a.m. service. • Axis Sundays, 6 to 8 p.m., RTS, Student Lounge.

HIGH SCHOOL — northlandchurch.net/highschool LONGWOOD WEEKLY HAPPENINGS • SUMMER I Am Third Wednesdays, through August 1, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m., The Rink, SMCC. • Servant Leadership Ministry We offer servant leadership training and opportunities to serve for 9th-graders (setup crew), 10th- to 12th-graders (LUGRox captains) and college students (small group leaders and work crews).

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

ADULT MINISTRIES

northlandchurch.net/ministries/category/children/

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

There are limitless opportunities to grow in God and connect with others in and through Northland. Find classes, service projects, studies and more in this month’s issue of Respond or at northlandchurch.net.

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

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

MOUNT DORA WEEKLY HAPPENINGS • K inect (Middle and High School) Sundays, 9 to 10 a.m.; and Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m.

OVIEDO WEEKLY HAPPENINGS • Axis Sundays, 6 to 8 p.m., RTS, Student Lounge.

ACCESS MINISTRIES — northlandchurch.net/ministry/ access-ministries/

LONGWOOD WEEKLY HAPPENINGS • Student Ministries class Sundays, 11 a.m. Check-in is at the counter across from the bookstore. • Y oung Life Capernaum Last Friday of the month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., SMCC

Tithes & Offerings

Financial Report — June 26 to July 2, 2012

Electronic giving is available at the kiosks in the lobby, online at generous.northlandchurch.net or for your mobile at northlandchurch.net/mobilegive. Offering envelopes are at all giving boxes. Contact Twila Roberts at 407-9494000 with questions.

This Week

This Year to Date

Need. . . . . . . . . . . 255,731 Need. . . . . . . . . 6,904,737 Received. . . . . . . 230,727 Received. . . . . . 6,360,351 Difference. . . . . . (25,004) Difference. . . . . (544,386)

generous.northlandchurch.net

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED — JULY 7-9, 2012 7/7-9/2012

Name(s)_________________________________________________________________________________________________ PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY.

or stop by an Info Kiosk in the foyer on your way out — we’d love to get to know you!

Welcome! Please tell us a little about yourself. Just drop this card in an offering box

We’re so glad you’re gathering in worship with us today!

STUDENT MINISTRIES

MIDDLE SCHOOL — northlandchurch.net/middleschool

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES northlandchurch.net/ministries/category/children/

LONGWOOD WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

• T -n-T Tuesdays and Thursdays, through August 2, 1 to 5 p.m., The Rink, SMCC. • Connect with your middle school student: Check out Next Steps (Sermon Companion) at northlandchurch.net/middleschool. You’ll find a short video and conversation starter to use with your student.

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

MOUNT DORA WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

• K inect (Middle and High School) Sundays, 9 to 10 a.m.; and Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m.

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

OVIEDO WEEKLY HAPPENINGS • Evolve Sundays, during 11 a.m. service. • Axis Sundays, 6 to 8 p.m., RTS, Student Lounge.

HIGH SCHOOL — northlandchurch.net/highschool LONGWOOD WEEKLY HAPPENINGS • S UMMER I Am Third Wednesdays, through August 1, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m., The Rink, SMCC. • Servant Leadership Ministry We offer servant leadership training and opportunities to serve for 9th-graders (setup crew), 10th- to 12th-graders (LUGRox captains) and college students (small group leaders and work crews).

ADULT MINISTRIES There are limitless opportunities to grow in God and connect with others in and through Northland. Find classes, service projects, studies and more in this month’s issue of Respond or at northlandchurch.net.

MOUNT DORA WEEKLY HAPPENINGS • K inect (Middle and High School) Sundays, 9 to 10 a.m.; and Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m.

OVIEDO WEEKLY HAPPENINGS • Axis Sundays, 6 to 8 p.m., RTS, Student Lounge.

ACCESS MINISTRIES — northlandchurch.net/ministry/ access-ministries/

LONGWOOD WEEKLY HAPPENINGS • S tudent Ministries class Sundays, 11 a.m. Check-in is at the counter across from the bookstore. • Young Life Capernaum Last Friday of the month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., SMCC

Tithes & Offerings Electronic giving is available at the kiosks in the lobby, online at generous.northlandchurch.net or for your mobile at northlandchurch.net/mobilegive. Offering envelopes are at all giving boxes. Contact Twila Roberts at 407-9494000 with questions.

generous.northlandchurch.net

Financial Report — June 26 to July 2, 2012 This Week

This Year to Date

Need. . . . . . . . . . . 255,731 Need. . . . . . . . . 6,904,737 Received. . . . . . . 230,727 Received. . . . . . 6,360,351 Difference. . . . . . (25,004) Difference. . . . . (544,386)

IN YOUR FAMILY A MESSAGE FROM DR. JOEL C. HUNTER, SENIOR PASTOR (Read about Pastor Joel at northlandchurch.net/joelhunter. Stay informed about his involvement with current events at www.pastorjoelhunter.com.)

LUKE 2:49-51 (NASB)

And He said to them, “Why is it that you were looking for Me? Did you not know that I had to be in My Father’s house?” But they did not understand the statement which He had made to them. And He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and He continued in subjection to them; and His mother treasured all these things in her heart.

WORSHIP FOCUS

Worship God today as our Father. Because of His great love, we are children and heirs to righteousness. We belong to His family. The world will know that we are His children when we reflect His love and observe His commandments.

THINK ABOUT IT

How could you be more engaged with your immediate family, choosing intimacy with them over your own independence?

 Be In Community:

Spark conversation in your group this week!

• Even after the appearance of the angels and shepherds (Matthew 1 and Luke 1 and 2), Jesus’ family did not understand what He was about. Yet, at the age of 12, He chose to continue to submit to them. What does this show you about Him? • Jesus chose intimacy with those that God had given Him before setting out to make His own way. When have you had to submit to someone who did not understand your larger goals? • Did you choose intimacy or independence? What was the result? • Think about the family you have now in your household. How could you be more fully present for them? How could you respond to God’s goodness and wisdom in placing them in your life? • How could you be more intentional to maximize these key family relationships?

What’s Current What’s happening at Northland? Plenty! Here’s a sampling of the many upcoming opportunities to respond to God.

DISTRIBUTED JOURNEYS 2012

LOCAL SERVE DAY

CHURCH-WIDE BACKPACK DRIVE

Take a Trip This Fall!

Last Chance to Sign Up!

Help a Local Child in Need!

Join teams headed to Brazil, Alabama and South Africa.

Saturday, July 14 at 8 a.m., in Oviedo (at Reformed Theological Seminary)

July 28-30

Whether it’s domestic or international, a Distributed Journey trip will change your life … Where is God calling you to serve Him this year?

Join the Northland family for breakfast, worship and a morning of serving our local community! Pick a project TODAY at northlandchurch.net.

Get ready to GO at somedayistoday.net/trip!

NOTES

Fill a NEW backpack with school supplies and bring it to worship with you! A team of volunteers will collect your donations and get them into the right little hands. Find a list of the needed supplies at northlandchurch.net

Let Us Know!

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

Name(s) _________________________________________________________________________________________________ E-mail ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ [ ] The above is an update. I am a [ ] child [ ] high school student [ ] middle school student [ ] adult. Prayer request: _ _______________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED — JULY 7-9, 2012 7/7-9/2012

Name(s)_________________________________________________________________________________________________ PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY.

or stop by an Info Kiosk in the foyer on your way out — we’d love to get to know you!

Welcome! Please tell us a little about yourself. Just drop this card in an offering box

We’re so glad you’re gathering in worship with us today!

STUDENT MINISTRIES

MOUNT DORA WEEKLY HAPPENINGS • K inect (Middle and High School) Sundays, 9 to 10 a.m.; and Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m.

OVIEDO WEEKLY HAPPENINGS • Evolve Sundays, during 11 a.m. service. • Axis Sundays, 6 to 8 p.m., RTS, Student Lounge.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

ADULT MINISTRIES

northlandchurch.net/ministries/category/children/

MOUNT DORA WEEKLY HAPPENINGS • K inect (Middle and High School) Sundays, 9 to 10 a.m.; and Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m.

OVIEDO WEEKLY HAPPENINGS • Axis Sundays, 6 to 8 p.m., RTS, Student Lounge.

ACCESS MINISTRIES — northlandchurch.net/ministry/ access-ministries/

Tithes & Offerings

Financial Report — June 26 to July 2, 2012

This Week

This Year to Date

Need. . . . . . . . . . . 255,731 Need. . . . . . . . . 6,904,737 Received. . . . . . . 230,727 Received. . . . . . 6,360,351 Difference. . . . . . (25,004) Difference. . . . . (544,386)

generous.northlandchurch.net

JULY 2012

www.northlandchurch.net

Respond. BE THE CHURCH.

LOCAL SERVE DAY SATURDAY, JULY 14

Take worship out into the community! Service opportunities abound at, with and beyond Northland. Find your fit on pages 5 and 8 or at serve.northlandchurch.net

EVERY WHERE. EVERY DAY.

DISTRIBUTED JOURNEYS 2012

WORSHIP GOD

Start planning to take a trip this Fall. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re headed to Kenya, Ukraine and Brazil!

Going on vacation? Join us for online worship!

More info on page 4 or at somedayistoday.net

Prepare for service at worship.northlandchurch.net.

RESPOND TO GOD

TELL OTHERS WHAT GOD IS DOING IN YOUR LIFE.

WORSHIP GOD: GLORIFY GOD FOR WHO HE IS AND WHAT HE HAS DONE. “A time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth.”

– Jesus Christ (John 4:23, NIV)

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READ THE BIBLE: STUDY GOD’S MESSAGE TO YOU OFTEN. “I am watching over My word to perform it.”

– God (Jeremiah 1:12, NASB)

bible.northlandchurch.net

PRAY: ENGAGE IN A CONVERSATION WITH GOD. “The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer.”

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

pray.northlandchurch.net

SERVE OTHERS: MEET THE NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE AROUND YOU. “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.”

– Jesus Christ (Matthew 25:40, NIV)

serve.northlandchurch.net

LIVE GENEROUSLY: GIVE WHAT GOD’S GIVEN YOU. “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

– Jesus Christ (Matthew 6:21, NASB)

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BE IN COMMUNITY: FOSTER ENVIRONMENTS FOR RELATIONSHIP.

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

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

– Jesus Christ (John 13:35, NIV)

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SHARE YOUR STORY: TELL OTHERS WHAT GOD IS DOING IN YOUR LIFE. “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” – Peter, an eyewitness (1 Peter 3:15, NIV) share.northlandchurch.net

Meet

THE INTERNS N

orthland is excited to welcome the 2012 summer interns! Twenty-two students representing 14 colleges and universities have joined us to serve in the areas of Worship, Student Ministries, Pastoral Care, Media Design, Audio, Lighting, Public Relations, Global Missions and Children’s Ministries. Interns are a great way for Northland to train and distribute God’s people for Kingdom work. In many departments of the church, there are interns working year-round in various capacities. The students listed here are participating in the True North Academy Internship, a short-term program designed to “train Christ’s followers in skilled servant work” (Ephesians 4:12, The Message). Northland is privileged to host such an amazing and diverse group of individuals.

NAME: Nina Droppers INTERNSHIP: Global Missions HOMETOWN: Maitland, Fla. SCHOOL: Hope College CLASSIFICATION: Junior MAJOR: Nursing WEIRDEST PLACE YOU’VE EVER PRAYED: While being charged by an elephant I feel that God has offered me the incredible gift of healthcare. I would love to work in an underserved population and not only physically help them, but also connect with them and guide them emotionally, relationally and spiritually.

NAME: Brooke Bowman INTERNSHIP: Worship HOMETOWN: Moody, Ala. SCHOOL: University of Mobile CLASSIFICATION: Junior MAJOR: Worship Leadership WEIRDEST PLACE YOU’VE EVER PRAYED: Underneath a waterfall in S.C. My family shares four main passions: God’s love and His mission for our lives, music, sailing and tennis. God has given me a passionate calling for music ministry, and I love worship because it is an incredible way of expressing our love for God.

NAME: Christine Fankhauser INTERNSHIP: Worship HOMETOWN: Oberaudorf, Germany SCHOOL: Berufschule Augenoptik in Munich CLASSIFICATION: Graduate MAJOR: Ophthalmology DREAM JOB: A Worship-Leader-Advisor-Photographer I love Jesus, people, music and coffee-and-cake time, which is a very important family gathering in Germany. I am here at Northland (my home away from home) without any expectations, and I want to be like a sponge, soaking up everything I need to bring back with me to Germany.

NAME: Samantha Carr INTERNSHIP: Audio HOMETOWN: Fort Lauderdale, Fla. SCHOOL: Florida State University Alumni CLASSIFICATION: Senior MAJOR: Commercial Music DREAM JOB: Audio Engineer As a child, I was involved in gymnastics, volleyball, track and cross country. I found a love for music when I found my mom’s guitar hiding in my closet. I’m interning at Northland because it seems like a great opportunity to learn in a fun environment. NAME: Anna Carroll INTERNSHIP: Worship HOMETOWN: Ovilla, Texas SCHOOL: Belmont University CLASSIFICATION: Junior MAJOR: Musical Theater FAVORITE AUTHOR: Francis Chan I am a joyful person who loves to sing, act, dance, make people laugh and encourage others. Along with worship, I feel called to start a ministry teaching women about intimacy with God and their true identity in Christ. NAME: Elliott Coleman INTERNSHIP: Worship HOMETOWN: Raleigh, N.C. SCHOOL: Appalachian State University CLASSIFICATION: Senior MAJOR: Music Industries LONGEST I’VE STAYED AWAKE DURING FINALS: 48 hours I am interning at Northland because I want to spiritually and musically mature as a worship leader. I love seeing God’s Kingdom progress through the spirit that is embodied in the people at Northland. It encourages me to continue seeking out God and His plan for me.

NAME: Taylor Florian INTERNSHIP: Media Design HOMETOWN: Franklin, Tenn. SCHOOL: Asbury University CLASSIFICATION: Senior MAJOR: Media Communications FAVORITE IPHONE APP: Facebook I currently feel led to do live event production for sports, placing me in a good position to build relationships with non-Christians in my career. Fun fact: My dad is Rick Florian, who was the lead singer for the Christian rock band White Heart in the 80s and 90s. NAME: Alyssa Gantt INTERNSHIP: Student Ministries HOMETOWN: Winter Springs, Fla. SCHOOL: University of Florida CLASSIFICATION: Senior MAJOR: Political Science FAVORITE LATE NIGHT STUDY FOOD: Goldfish and Coffee I feel God calling me to simply love others, perhaps as a teacher or a youth minister. I’m also interested in earning a law degree because God has placed a burning passion in my heart for children and victims of injustice around the world. NAME: Jordan Gritter INTERNSHIP: Global Missions HOMETOWN: Sanford, Fla. SCHOOL: Palm Beach Atlantic CLASSIFICATION: Senior MAJOR: Psychology BEST DANCE MOVE: The Gritter Slide I love mission work and traveling to different countries in order to learn the different cultures and how to relate the Gospel to those cultures. I also have a passion for personal training and counseling, so if God could give me a job that combines all three passions, I would be thrilled!

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Go on a DISTRIBUTED JOURNEY!

SERVE GLOBALLY

Take a trip this Fall! Apply today. Browse short-term trips and apply at somedayistoday.net.

Distributed Journeys in Full Swing BY ALAN CHANTELAU

istributed Journeys are short-term mission teams sent out from Northland to join with a partner church or organization in serving others. These trips can happen at any time of the year, but most of them occur during the summer. Already this year, 180 people have participated on 11 different Distributed Journeys to the countries of Ukraine, Egypt, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Brazil, Swaziland and Scotland, as well as to Alabama and Georgia here in the United States. For those Journeys already completed, pray that the Lord will continue to work in the lives of those who participated as team members as they process all that God did in and through them. Also, pray that the Holy Spirit will expand and extend the ministry impact of these teams as our partners continue to serve in these places in a long term capacity. You don’t have to physically travel with these teams to have an important role in their ministry. Please join in the ministry by praying regularly for these teams as they go out into the world. Below is a list of trips that will be taking place this month. The dates of each trip are listed so that you can be praying for each team as they serve on their journey. Although they are traveling to different cultures in different parts of the world, you will notice some commonality among their ministries. They will each have a focus on some practical means of service, such as construction or teaching, as well as a ministry of sharing the good news of the Gospel through both formal and informal opportunities. Use this month’s Respond as a prayer reminder and guide for each of these trips. Here are some areas to pray for on behalf of each of these teams: team unity; health and strength physically, emotionally, and mentally; quick adjustment to a new time zone and culture; a keen awareness and sensitivity to the ministry opportunities the Lord gives them; flexibility and a peace in dealing with the unexpected; that they would have the heart of a servant and an attitude of humility; that many would come to know Jesus, and that God would be glorified in all that is said and done.

JAMAICA: July 14 to 21 — This team of 41 will be serving with IsleGo Missions and will be conducting a variety of children’s ministries, as well as building two houses for families in need. This is a unique trip designed specifically for families to serve together. SOUTH AFRICA: July 14 to 30 — Nine team members will be working alongside a ministry from a Northland partner church in Cape Town, where they will help educate and empower students in a nearby township to become effective leaders. UKRAINE: July 16 to 27 — Working together with New Life Church, a Northland partner church in Kiev, this team of nine will help facilitate a youth camp. This camp will reach out to Ukrainian young people who do not yet know Jesus by teaching them English and by providing them relationship opportunities through a variety of outdoor activities. In addition to praying for these teams as they travel and serve this month, there are four other teams that will be conducting final team meetings and training times for their trips in August. Pray for the myriad of details to come together for each of these teams, for funding needs to be met for each of the team members and for their hearts to be prepared for all that God wants to do in and through them. KENYA: July 27 to August 10 — A team of eight will serve alongside the staff of Christ’s Hope International in Kenya. They will provide care and compassion for those suffering from HIV/AIDS, minister to orphans and vulnerable children impacted by that disease, and teach at a youth conference on biblical relationships and purity. UKRAINE: July 29 to August 8 and August 9 to 19 — Eighteen people on two teams will work with our partner organization Hope For Orphans, helping run two summer camps for orphans.

After reading and praying through the list of the teams serving this month, God may be leading you to go on a future journey. There are still three trips remaining for this year that are open to new applicants. More information is listed below and also on www.somedayistoday.net. This website is also the place to check for future Distributed Journeys. Next year’s trips will be posted throughout the fall as details become available. Here are the remaining trips for 2012 that are open for applications: SOUTH AFRICA: September 29 to October 7 — As a team member, you will conduct training in conflict resolution in a business environment and help business people learn time management and team building skills. You will also teach businessmen what the Bible says about becoming godly leaders. For more information contact Don Durm at masteringinfluence@gmail.com. BRAZIL: October 19 to 27 — Travel down the Amazon on a medical boat, stopping at a different village every day to minister to the needs of the people! You’ll become a part of the village community for the entire day, providing medical treatment, helping with Vacation Bible School, and also partaking in construction, door-to-door evangelism, grooming (beauty shop/barber shop) and soccer/sports outreach. You will also be distributing clothing, shoes, toys, personal hygiene products and other supplies to the most needy people in the villages. Each day wraps up with a worship service, during which it isn’t uncommon for people to give their lives to Christ or for baptisms to occur in the Amazon River. For more information contact Jim Snyder at jasnyder56@hotmail.com. ALABAMA: October — For those of you interested in a Distributed Journey closer to home (one not requiring a passport), join this team helping to complete work projects at Camp ToKnowHim in Alabama. For more information contact Bud Abt at bud.abt@northlandchurch.net.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: August 11 to 18 — This is a family trip, made up of 23 team members of all ages that will serve with New Missions in the northern part of the country, primarily by running Vacation Bible School programs in different communities.

HAITI: July 8 to 14 — Partnering with New Missions, this team of seven will be helping to rebuild a school that was damaged in the devastating earthquake that occurred in January of 2010. They will also have a variety of ministry involvement with Haitian children. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: July 8 to 16 — This team of 19 high school students and parents will be serving with Time Ministries. They will be building a chapel, conducting Vacation Bible School and hosting other children’s programs. Travel down the Amazon on a medical boat.

Join the mission trip to Camp ToKnowHim in Alabama.

SERVE LOCALLY Style Your Sole for the Dominican Republic BY DANA DEVRIES

he end of May brought us one of our favorite service opportunities here at Northland — the Style Your Sole Event! Style Your Sole works like this: Children’s Ministries gathered their tithes and offerings during the month of April to help purchase shoes. Last month we decorated 150 pairs of these shoes which were then sent with one of our Distributed Journey teams to the Dominican Republic. The team was able to distribute them to our partner churches and organizations in the Dominican and get the shoes to children who otherwise would not have had a pair to wear! This is the second year that we have done this project and it is has been an amazing experience both times! Our high school students help to plan and coordinate the event, and also plan every detail of the day for the children. Kids

between pre-K and 5th-grade then sign up with their parents to serve other kids in need by helping to purchase and decorate the shoes. It’s an awesome morning full of worship, time with family and serving others! Looking for opportunities to serve with your kids? You can find projects like this and many more on the local service page on Northland’s website at northlandchurch.net/ ministries/local_serving/

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

Northland Serve is on Twitter. Follow us, and get the latest on upcoming projects! twitter.com/#!/northlandserve

UPCOMING SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES July 14 . . . . . . . . . Downtown Homeless Ministry Provide food, clothing and other items for the needy in Orlando. Participate in worship, devotion and ministering to the homeless.

July 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . Harvest Time International Help sort, stack, pack and organize supplies for local families in need and for shipping packages internationally during times of need.

July 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Springwood Waterway Serve by helping to plant native shoreline vegetation which will improve the Springwood Waterway and learn about what creates a healthy ecosystem!

July 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mission Interact Help to prep several homes in the Johnsonhill-Washington Heights area of Oviedo for painting.

July 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warehouse Clean-up Help a local non-profit organization, Change This World, prepare their new warehouse for moving into.

July 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Round Lake Park Help clean up Round Lake Park in Oviedo.

All the shoes go to children who have no shoes to wear.

Shoe artists come in all ages.

July 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ronald McDonald House Prepare diner and serve it to families of sick children staying at the Ronald McDonald House.

July 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Give Kids the World Create magical memories for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families by serving dinner to them.

July 28 . . . . . . . . . Downtown Homeless Ministry Provide food, clothing and other items for the needy in Orlando. Participate in worship, devotion and ministering to the homeless.

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

serve.northlandchurch.net. It’s a fun time of worship and serving others.

This is a great service project for the whole family.

Dana DeVries at 407-949-7156 or dana.devries@ northlandchurch.net

Mark Your Calendar! Family BBQ

Saturday, August 11, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink. Learn about the fantastic summer Student Ministries has planned for students and their families. Bring a dish to share and drinks for your family. Register at northlandchurch.net/highschool or northlandchurch. net/middleschool.

STUDENT MINISTRIES

ACTIVATING STUDENTS TO MAKE KINGDOM NOISE. WHAT IS MAKING KINGDOM NOISE? IT’S THE LOVE OF JESUS IN ACTION.

MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY

Building Strong Families: Summer Nights

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

We’re hosting a series for parents of teens, featuring Dr. Joel C. and Becky Hunter and Vernon and Connie Rainwater, along with other guest speakers. Bring your whole family for a potluck dinner, game time, teaching and breakout discussions. We are anticipating an incredible summer of community, challenge and growth! Registration is required at northlandchurch.net/highschool or northlandchurch. net/middleschool.

T-n-T (Summer Program) Tuesdays and Thursdays, through August 2, 1 to 5 p.m., The Rink. Open to all incoming middle school students. Come and hang out at The Rink with the summer interns and Student Ministries staff for a summer of awesome fun and solid teaching.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL DOULOS Sundays, 11 a.m., The Rink. Middle School Doulos will help students connect what they experience in worship service to their daily lives.

Saturdays, through July 28, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink.

Friday, July 20, 7 p.m., The Rink. Come out and join the Worship Interns in a night of music and worship.

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Mark Your Calendar! Steps for Young Believers (Grades 2 to 5) and Their Parents Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Step 1: September 5 through 26 Step 2: October 3 through 31 Step 3: September 5 through October 10 More details on page 7. and registration: Diane Jones at diane.jones@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7188

VOLUNTEER WITH THE CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES. You can do this! Learn more and find an application at northlandchurch. net/ministry/childrens_church/

LUGRox (Resumes August 25) Saturdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink. LUGRox is an evening full of high energy, high impact and just plain fun! Students will find thrilling games, solid teaching, rockin’ worship and friendconnecting small groups. Optional dinner (two slices of pizza, chips and lemonade) is available for $3.

HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY To register for any of these activities and for more detailed info, visit northlandchurch.net/highschool. Shaylynn Stoner at 407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net SUMMER I AM THIRD Wednesdays, through August 1, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. An evening of worship and teaching for high school students. I AM THIRD (Resumes August 29) First Wednesday of the month, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Subsequent Wednesdays, Distributed Home Groups (See website for locations). Servant Leadership Ministry We offer servant leadership training and opportunities to serve for 9th-graders (setup crew), 10th- to 12th-graders (LUGRox captains) and college students (small group leaders and work crews). northlandchurch.net/highschool

ACCESS MINISTRIES FOR STUDENTS Sundays, 11 a.m. Class for high school and middle school students with disabilities and/or special needs. Check-in is at the counter across from the bookstore. Laura Lee Wright at 407-937-0549 or lauralee.wright@ northlandchurch.net Young Life Capernaum Last Friday of each month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. An evening for teens with special needs that includes worship, dinner, fun and an opportunity to grow in faith! TEENS, volunteer to serve at Capernaum. Laura Lee Wright at 407-937-0549 or lauralee. wright@northlandchurch.net

COLLEGE MINISTRY Fusion (For students ages 18 to 25) Sundays, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Dinner ($2 donation), Bible study and small group connection. Michael Walker at michael.walker@ northlandchurch.net

Doulos Retreat August 17-19. Registration is at northlandchurch.net/highschool. Save the date of August 22 for Communion and Commissioning.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

HOW CAN THEY CALL ON HIM TO SAVE THEM … HOW CAN THEY BELIEVE … UNLESS SOMEONE TELLS THEM? —ROMANS 10:14 (NLT)

Children’s Church

Northland Early Learning Center

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

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

Volunteer of the Month: Alan Daniell Serving on Sunday evening for the past year is where you’ll find Alan as he teaches 5th Grade children who God is and what He has done. Alan, we appreciate your time, commitment and the difference you make in the lives of the children each weekend. Thank you for answering the call to faithfully serve His children.

Why did you make that? Paul helped everyone on the ship keep up their courage and trust God in the big storm. We learned God will do the same for us!

WAYS TO RESPOND Baptisms

Adult Baptisms Sunday, July 8, 2 p.m., Ken and Diane Watkins’ home. Get baptized by immersion or sprinkling as a public profession of personal faith in Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:19). Call to sign up. Sharon Ferreira at 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@ northlandchurch.net Child Baptisms Northland recommends the Steps for Young Believers course for grade schoolaged children prior to baptism, but it is not mandatory. Diane Jones at diane.jones@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7188 Infant Baptism/Dedication Class Saturday, July 21, 7 p.m., room 4206. Child care is available upon request. Diane Jones at 407-949-7188 or diane.jones@northlandchurch.net

Bible Studies ADULTS Discipleship Group Wednesdays, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Welcome Center. Study for new believers and those who want to grow in their faith using the book of John. Bob Ek at bobpatek30@aol.com Evening Prayer Group Thursdays, 6 to 7 p.m., prayer room. Elaine Harland at 407-949-4002 or elaine. harland@northlandchurch.net Genesis • Sundays, through August 26, 9 a.m., room 4206. • Wednesdays, through August 29, 7 p.m., room 2211, Admin Wing. This foundational book of the Bible sets the stage for all that comes after. Join us for an in-depth look at what the Bible says about our existence, our purpose, our relationship with God, the origin of sin, the first promise of a Messiah and much more. Jamila Millette at jamila.millette@northlandchurch. net or 407-937-1832 Hard Words to Understand Bible Study Sundays, June 17 through September 2, 10:45 a.m., rooms 4206-07. Explore a deeper understanding of key words and concepts in the Bible, such as grace, glory, mercy, the Trinity, justification, sanctification and many more. Come early for refreshments and fellowship. John and Carolyn Jones at 407-831-5822 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. Child care is available with a reservation; to Linda Campbell at linda. campbell@northlandchurch.net. Tim and Michelle Kutcher at tim.kutcher@gmail.com

MEN Hanging Out With Jesus Tuesdays, 6:45 to 8 a.m., room 1118, Student Ministries and Care Center. Stories from the Gospels, by Patrick Morley and Man in the Mirror. Bob Shoemaker at bobshoemaker@mindspring.com or 407599-3132

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

Philippians Thursdays, 6:30 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1118. Join this open-forum discussion on the book of Philippians: 45 minutes of study and 15 minutes of prayer. Leo Carrier at leo@carrierinsurance.com

WOMEN Stepping Up, by Beth Moore This 6-week Bible study provides a journey through the Psalms of Ascent. Workbook is available in the Northland Bookstore for $14.95. • Mondays, June 11 through July 23, 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. Cherrie Rowe at 407-322-6850, or Anne Sullivan at 407-332-8318 or annesullivan@ cfl.rr.com • Tuesdays, June 12 through July 24, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. Cherrie Rowe at 407-322-6850, or Marlene Ross at 407-833-0094 or rossduo@cfl.rr.com

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

ADULTS Belong/Membership Opportunities • One-day seminar: Saturday, September 22, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., The Rink. Hear Dr. Joel C. Hunter and other senior leaders describe what it means to belong to Christ and to Northland. Child care is available. Ruth Sapp at ruth.sapp@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4039 • Online: Anytime at northlandchurch.net/ series/belong_study/ Digging Deeper Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Welcome Center. Discussion revolves around the current series being preached by Dr. Hunter. Great group for those who want to know more about applying God’s Word to their lives. Child care is available by contacting Linda Campbell at linda.campbell@northlandchurch.net. Bob and Donna Keiderling at bob. keiderling@northlandchurch.net or 407-9371789 Immigration Study Thursdays, June 7 to July 19, 7 to 8:30 p.m., rooms 4213-17. Facilitated by Pastor Gus Davies. Explore immigration issues, even though they are complicated, controversial and emotional. We will discover how, as the church, we can begin intentionally loving our immigrant neighbors by learning about them. Materials for this class are Matthew Soerens and Jenny Hwang’s Welcoming the Stranger, available in Northland’s bookstore for $11.25, and its companion workbook. Child care is available with registration to Linda Campbell at linda. campbell@northlandchurch.net. Registration: northlandchurch.net/classes. Laura Young at 407-949-7165 or laura.young@ northlandchurch.net Marriage Preparation Class Sundays, starting August 12, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. This 13-week class is

for any couple engaged, not engaged (but seriously considering engagement) or married without the benefit of premarital counseling. Cost: $120 per couple. Registration is required by August 5 at northlandchurch. wufoo.com/forms/marriage-preparationclass-application/. A paper application is available in the Northland Bookstore. Chris Kingsley at 407-949-7193 Sacred Marriage Wednesdays, July 18 through August 15, 7 p.m., rooms 4206-07. Learn how to make your marriage a special and holy place by understanding what the Bible says about marriage. Cost: $9.99 for workbook, available in the Northland Bookstore. Registration is available at northlandchurch.net/classes. For child care reservations (for children 10 and under), contact Linda Campbell at linda. campbell@northlandchurch.net. Rick and Jolene Burns at jburns@mycbfl.com or 407462-5130 Stephen Minister Training Tuesdays, beginning September 11, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., location TBD. Would you like to train to become a Stephen Minister? For 12 weeks, Northland will conduct training that will prepare you to care for and minister to people needing biblical support. Class size is limited. You must fill out an application and interview. Find more info on Stephen Ministries at stephenministries. org. Bob Keiderling at bob.keiderling@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1789

CHILDREN Steps for Young Believers (Grades 2-5) and Their Parents These courses in basic discipleship include classroom sessions and daily at-home devotionals. Materials cost: $5. Registration is required. Diane Jones at 407-949-7188 or diane.jones@northlandchurch.net • STEP 1—BECOMING A PART OF GOD’S FAMILY: Wednesdays, September 5 through 26, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Focus: Salvation and assurance. Includes Communion instruction. • STEP 2—THE MOST IMPORTANT THING: Wednesdays, October 3 through 31, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Focus: Jesus’ Life A-Z, a basic discipleship theme and learning about the life of Christ. Baptism offered at end of course. • STEP 3—LIVING BY THE BOOK, “C-ING” MY WAY THROUGH THE BIBLE: Wednesdays, September 5 through October 10, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Focus: to develop skills in exploring the Bible.

WOMEN Being Good to Your Husband on Purpose, by Becky Hunter Thursdays, September 6 through 27, 7 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Join Becky (Pastor Joel’s wife) as she shares ways you can be a blessing to your husband and be a wife with no regrets! Bring a Bible and the book Being Good to Your Husband on Purpose, available in the Northland Bookstore. (Tell the cashier you are buying it for this class, and your cost will be $2.) Registration is available at northlandchurch.net/classes. For child care reservations (for children 10 and under), contact Linda Campbell at linda. campbell@northlandchurch.net. Barb Olsen at 407-949-7183 or barbara. olsen@northlandchurch.net

Groups CARE GROUPS ADULTS Celebrate Recovery Fridays, 7 to 9 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. Gain freedom from life’s hurts, hangups and habits over dinner, fellowship and share groups, which include CR 101, Men’s and Women’s Addiction, Men’s and Women’s Co-dependency, Mom’s of Addicts, Men’s Anger, Men’s Sexual Addiction, Women’s Relationship Addiction, Women’s Physical, Emotional and Sexual Abuse and Eating Disorders for Women. Laurie Jean Harrington at celebraterecovery@ northlandchurch.net or 407-927-4393 Coping with Addictions/Codependency His Way Thursdays, 7 p.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. A Christcentered, 12-step program dealing with issues such as alcohol, drugs, relationships, food, sexual addictions, codependency and issues affecting adult children of addiction. Child care is available. His Way, Frank Turner at 407-599-9770 GriefShare Call for time and location. New session starting August 13. This healing ministry walks you through the steps of grief. Workbook is available at Northland’s bookstore for $19. GriefShare voiceline at 407-949-7152 or griefshare@ northlandchurch.net DivorceCare Tuesdays, call for time and location. New session starting September 4. This support group walks alongside individuals who have been through a divorce and helps them to experience personal growth and healing. Registration and assessment are required. Cost: $5, and $19 for the book (available in the Bookstore). Child care available. Elaine Harland at 407-949-4002 PRAXIS (Conquering Fear, Anger, Anxiety) Tuesdays, 7:15 to 9 p.m., rooms 5106-07, CWW. Conquer fear, anger and anxiety through biblical principles. Child care is available. Skye Engel at 407-834-3158 PeaceSeekers This ministry takes the biblical approach to handling all levels and types of conflict and making a difference in relationships. Mediation and biblical conflict coaching are available. Rich Arndt at 407-221-8955 or volvoom@gmail.com Support for the Separated Tuesdays, call for location. New session starting September 4. Support group for those who are separated with court papers pending, for healing, hope and reconciliation in the Lord. Cost: $5, and $19 for the book (available in the Northland Bookstore). Child care available. Assessment required. Elaine Harland at 407-949-4002

MEN Faithful and True Mondays, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall. Join a fellowship of men pursuing sexual integrity. Workbook cost: $17 at Northland’s bookstore. Bryce Hagedorn at 407-

227-3072 or brycehagedorn@yahoo.com; or Kevin Urichko at 407-949-7166 or kevin. urichko@northlandchurch.net

WOMEN BCAUSE—Breast Cancer Survival Any woman touched by breast cancer desiring prayer, fellowship, information and/or encouragement, contact Susan Diener-Blando at 407-488-5941 or susandb@yahoo.com. Women Facing Love, Sex and Relationship Addiction Group Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 5106-7, Children’s Worship Wing. This group support provides confidential care and recovery from fantasy, romance, love and sex/pornography addiction. For child care reservations contact Linda Campbell at 407937-1757. Suzanne Rucker at 407-9679313 or LifeCounselingSolutions@gmail.com Women’s Healing Ministry Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 1115. 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

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS AMEN (A Meeting of Men) Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 5108-9, Children’s Worship Wing. Learn to apply God’s Word to real-life situations. Dan Bogdan at 407-702-5358 or danbogdan@ trubromance.com Children of Elderly Parents Thursday, May 3, 7 p.m., room 4204. Join us for an introductory meeting for those who are caring for elderly parents. The purpose of this meeting is to encourage one another and explore future options for meeting together! Bob Keiderling at bob.keiderling@ northlandchurch.net Common Ground Adult Ministry (Ages 25-45) Mondays, 7:15 to 8:15 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Build authentic Christian community, grow spiritually mature and affect the surrounding community with Christ’s love, reflected by serving God. Child care available upon request. Susan Perry at commonground@ northlandchurch.net or 407-878-5599 Kingdom Advisors Fourth Thursday of each month, noon to 1:15 p.m., room 4209. Financial professionals, join this lunch study group to learn how to build your practice on biblical principles. Philip van Staden at 407-339-9090

Moms4Moms Get connected with other moms for friendship and encouragement through meetings and playgroup activities. Registration required. Tiana Bouley at tiana.bouley@gmail.com or visit northlandmoms4moms.com Motorcycle Group Saturday, July 14, 5:30 p.m., call for location. The group will be collecting personal care items for Teen Challenge. The gathering will also include a potluck dinner and biker movie night at a clubhouse. Please bring a dish to share and join us for a great cause and for a fun time of fellowship. Register no later than Thursday, July 12. Lori Landers at 386668-9077 Single Purpose (Singles age 35 and up) Second and fourth Sunday of each month, 3 p.m., rooms 4206-07. Join us for fellowship and new and exciting monthly studies to help us grow in our faith! Current study is Balancing Life’s Demands, by Chip Ingram. Attend, or e-mail to find out more about weekly small groups. Dave Mullen at Singlepurpose7@gmail.com or www. meetup.com/oacs08/ Northland en Español Monthly Gathering Third Friday of each month, 7 p.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. July’s teaching topic will be - Serve. Bring a dish to share and any Spanish-speaking family and friends. Child care is available by contacting ivan.portillo@ northlandchurch.net or by calling Ivan at 407949-4000 Northland en Español Reunión Mensual Nos reunimos el tercer viernes de cada mes, 7 p.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. Tema de la enseñanza de julio será - Servir. Traiga un plato para compartir y traiga su familia y amigos que hablan español. Cuidado de niños está disponible contactando ivan.portillo@ northlandchurch.net o llamando Ivan al 407949-4000 Softball Join other Christian men and women on this adult coed team or the men’s team to compete in local leagues. www.nlsoftball. com or northlandsoftball@gmail.com Spanish Ministry Sundays, 9 and 11 a.m. services. Spanish interpretation is avaliable online and listening devices are available at the Welcome Center. Join the Facebook page at www. facebook.com/northlandespanol. Ivan Portillo at 407-937-0549 or ivan.portillo@ northlandchurch.net Tennis Saturdays, 8 a.m., Red Bug Lake Park. Jeff Rossmeissl at 407-489-6096 Word Weavers Second Saturday of each month, 9:30 a.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. www.wordweaversonline.com

Serve at Northland Questions about serving at Northland? serve@northlandchurch.net or 407-9494000 or serve.northlandchurch.net

Buddies Needed Starting June 9, Access Student Ministries is beginning a class during the 11 a.m. Sunday service for preteens and teenagers who have disabilities. No experience is needed; training and support will be provided. Laura Lee Wright at 407-937-0549 or lauralee.wright@ northlandchurch.net 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 407-9497162 Congregational Care Call Center Weekday volunteers are needed for this teleministry. No prior phone experience necessary, just a passion to connect with God’s people. You will be trained. Flexible hours. Donna Thornton at donna.thornton@northlandchurch. net or 407-937-0567 Communion Servers Communion servers are needed the first weekend of each month. Training provided. Jasmine Morgan at communion@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0575 Finance Team Volunteer to serve on Tuesdays between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. as cash counters or data entry team members. Do you have any banking or accounting knowledge and feel the call to share those gifts by serving with us? Donna Gagnon at 407-937-0565 or donna.gagnon@northlandchurch.net. Medical First Responders During worship services and special events. BLS-trained or medical professionals, especially EMTs, are needed. Lori Holton at lori.holton@northlandchurch.net or 407949-4000 Minister to Teens Do you have a heart for hurting teens? We are looking for people to help with an exciting new ministry for students 6th- to 12th-graders. All training and materials will be provided. Laurie Jean Harrington at celebraterecovery@northlandchurch.net Parking and Traffic Attendants Weekend volunteers are needed to help control traffic on Northland property before and after services. Help out as often or as little as you want. Jeff Hess at jeff.hess@ northlandchurch.net or 407-272-9111 Phone Assistance Weekday volunteers are needed to answer phones and greet visitors. Flexible hours. Lori Holton at lori.holton@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4000 Special Needs Children and Teens Sundays, assist during the 11 a.m. worship service. Laura Lee Wright at 407-9370549 or lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net Ushers and Greeters Greet and seat those attending worship services. No experience necessary. Lori Holton at lori.holton@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4000

Serve with Northland Access Ministries Steering Committee Seeking community professionals and stakeholders who have a heart for addressing community-based options for affordable housing and care for people with disabilities in Central Florida to serve on a steering committee. Laura Lee Wright at 407-9370549 or lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net Blood Drive Sunday, July 8, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4:30 to 7:15 p.m.; Monday, July 9, 6:30 to 9:15 p.m., Northland at Longwood. In June, 67 people donated 52 units, and as a result 154 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 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. Patricia Williams at 407-665-5370 or evenings at 321-961-1280 or patricia.williams@gal.fl.gov. Disaster Response Teams Medical professionals, licensed CDL drivers, culinary professionals, veterinarians or vet techs, licensed mental health counselors and those interested in providing mental health services needed. Training provided. Visit northlandchurch.net/ministries/disaster_ response. Gretchen Kerr at 407-949-7190 or gretchen.kerr@northlandchurch.net Free Clinic Volunteers Needed Harvest Time International’s Medical Care Center will open this fall. It is currently looking for volunteers who would like to commit to serve at least once a month. It needs doctors, nurses and other medical staff as well as clerical volunteers to qualify the families (does require one-time training). The clinic will serve needy families without health insurance in our community. The hours are Monday through Saturday. lena@ harvesttime.org or 407-328-9900, ext. 135 Good News Clubs in Public Schools Child Evangelism Fellowship in the Central Florida area needs helpers to serve in outreach to elementary schools in the Winter Springs area. The clubs are run on Wednesdays from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Orientation and resources to serve the children and make a difference are provided. More helpers are needed in other area schools. Jim at the CEF office at 407-896-7288 or cefcenfl@ earthlink.net Help Incarcerated Men Men needed to come alongside incarcerated men. No experience necessary. Minimum commitment: one hour per week. Greg Kerr at 407-770-8503 or gpkerr@cfl.rr.com Jail Ministry Minister to inmates in Seminole and Orange County jails during the Saturday 6:30 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. or Monday 7 p.m. worship service, help with Celebrate Recovery inside for men and women, or become a mentor/coach for men and women recently released from incarceration. Pen pals and people to type prayer request cards are needed. Training is provided. More info is at northlandchurch.net/ministries/prison_and_ jail_transition. Jail Ministry voice mail at 407-949-4007

Longwood Health Care Center Sundays, 9 a.m., sanctuary. Give hugs and show love to the residents of the facility behind Northland on Grant Street. People are needed to bring the residents to the Sunday 9 a.m. service at Northland at Longwood. Patsy Grannan at 407-538-5209 or pjgrannan@yahoo.com Men Mentoring Fatherless Boys No age limit or experience required. Must be able to devote at least one hour per week. Take the challenge, and build a life-changing relationship. David Keys at nlmentoring@ gmail.com Pen Pals for Inmates Looking for men and women interested in corresponding with inmates in Seminole County jail. Additionally, some move on to prison and request a penpal. Must follow established guidelines. Gretchen Kerr at 407-949-7910 or gretchen.kerr@ northlandchurch.net PetPals Saturdays, except the fifth Saturday of the month. Share your pets with people in nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, etc. Becky Yeager at leahyeager@aol.com or 407-699-4903 Reading/Tutoring Ministry Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Goldsboro Elementary & Magnet School, Sanford. Teens through people in their 80s, read as “Nanas,” “Papas” or “Buddies” to kindergarteners, and/or tutor second-graders in reading or math for one, two or three hours. Tutoring may be done on alternate days. Mary Weeks at Marykweeks@gmail. com or 407-977-0724, or Elaine Gritter at egritter@bellsouth.net or 407-327-1474 Reading and Math Buddies Mondays through Fridays, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Goldsboro Elementary School. Help make a difference for a child struggling with reading or math by volunteering one hour a week. Rebekah_richey@scps.k12. fl.us or 407-320-5847 Recovery Ministry Volunteers with a heart for the hurting, and recovery or 12-step experience needed to help with a ministry. Laurie Jean Harrington at 407-977-6742 or lauriejean2@ bellsouth.net The Sharing Center Volunteers are needed at the Longwood and Sanford sites. Some positions include working at the client services offices or the thrift store, and picking up food from businesses. Volunteers also are needed in the Center’s Oasis, where homeless kids and adults can take a shower, get clothes washed, and use computers for homework and job searches. 407-260-9155 or www.thesharingcenter.org/volunteer Find other ways to serve in your community at www.northlandchurch. net/blogs/serve_beyond/

Special Events Free Singles Messenger Concert Friday, August 3, 8 to 10 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Join us for a great concert, fun and fellowship with other singles in the Orlando area. Messenger is five guys with a desire to share the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ with a message of song and praise. Learn about Messenger at messenger4god.com/ Messenger/Welcome.html. A love offering will

be taken for the band. Please bring a snack, dessert or drink to share. Child care will not be provided. Dave Mullen at atdmull77@ yahoo.com

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 The Art of Marriage Weekend Friday, July 27, 7 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, July 28, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Northland Oviedo Community Center, 561 E. Mitchell Hammock Road, Suite 300. Understand the beauty of God’s design for your marriage. This weekend will change your marriage! Cost for two workbooks: $50 at the Northland Bookstore. Register at northlandchurch.net/classes. Child care is not available. Tim and Susie Brown at timbrown@cfl.rr.com or 407-359-5032 Community Bible Study Wednesdays, September 5 through May 8, 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 Deuteronomy and Hebrews. Children’s program is available. Registration is now open. Paula Porter at 407-325-3154, Eunice Hopkins at 407-3396112 (en Español), or visit Orlando.CBSclass. org Central Florida’s Job Fair (CFEC.org) Wednesday, July 11, 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 Desire Street Northland’s ministry partner Desire Street is transforming impoverished neighborhoods throughout the United States. Learn more at desirestreet.org. Everyday Parents Can Raise Extraordinary Kids Saturday, August 18, 8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Faith Assembly, 9307 Curry Ford Road, Orlando. Dr. Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller will provide biblical and practical ways to raise children. A children’s program is provided. Cost: $25 per adult or $40 per couple. and registration: 407-275-8790 The Five Love Languages, by Gary Chapman Tuesday, August 14, 7 p.m., Northland Oviedo Community Center, 561 E. Mitchell Hammock Road, Suite 300. One evening seminar to enrich your marriage by learning your love languages! Cost for workbook: $18 at the Northland Bookstore. Register at northlandchurch.net/classes. Child care is not available. Tim and Susie Brown at timbrown@cfl.rr.com or 407-359-5032 Healing Grace Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., TLC Women’s Center, 2992 Edgewater Drive, Orlando. This post-abortion ministry shares the healing grace of Jesus without judgment. Coorie Moore at 407-244-5527

Healing and Transition (HAT) Program Serving men and women recently released from incarceration, and their families. Mentors/coaches needed; training is provided. Jobs, housing and other basic needs. Grant writer is needed. Gretchen Kerr at 407-712-4566 Lose It for Life, by Stephen Arterburn June 1 through July 27, online group study. Gain the next level of understanding how, with the help of God and others, you can develop a new approach to life, to eating and living healthy and free! Participate in these eight unique weekly class sessions online. There is no charge for the class, but the book Lose It for Life (revised edition) is required for homework. Mary Lou Caskey at maryloucaskey@gmail.com Love Like You Mean It Marriage Cruise Monday, February 11 through Friday, February 15, 2013. Sail with other Northland couples on a five-day, four-night FamilyLife cruise on the Carnival Imagination to Key West and Cozumel, and enjoy Christian fun and fellowship. Great guest speakers will include Dennis and Barb Rainey and Voddie Baucham. Musical guests will include Sarah Groves, Anthony Evans and the Mile High Orchestra. Learn biblical and practical ways to enrich your marriage. During the week of June 18-25- buy one passage and get one 50% off. Convenient payment plans are available. Jolene Burns 407-462-5130 or jburns@mycbfl.com Sacred Marriage Friday, August 24, 7 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, August 25, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Northland Oviedo Community Center, 561 E. Mitchell Hammock Road, Suite 300. Learn how to make your marriage special and holy by understanding what the Bible says about marriage. Cost for workbook: $9.99 at the Northland Bookstore. Register at northlandchurch.net/classes. Rick and Jolene Burns at jburns@mycbfl. com or 407-462-5130 Women of Faith 2012 in Orlando Friday, October 12, 7 to 10 p.m. and Saturday 13, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Amway Arena. We have a section of seats on hold so we can sit together as a church group! Tickets: $91 for both Friday and Saturday. Register by: July 31. The line up includes: Amy Grant, Mandisa, Sandi Patty, Andy Andrews, Patsy Clairmont, Marilyn Meberg, Brenda Warner, Elisa Morgan and Ballet Magnificat. Stephanie Marks 407-2277964 or Amy Boni 407-466-2059

MEN Christian Businessmen’s Connection Tuesdays, 7 to 8 a.m., Denny’s, Lee Road exit off Interstate 4. A worldwide men’s ministry for 78 years (www.cbmc.com) that meets for fellowship, prayer and discussion of God’s principles for business. Armand Dauplaise at 407-221-3114 or adauplaise@ aol.com, or Larrie Kitchen at 407-290-5642 Faithful and True Wednesdays, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Reformed Theological Seminary, Oviedo. Join a fellowship of men pursuing sexual integrity. Kevin Sipp at klsipp@sbcglobal. net or 407-949-4000, xt. 1862 Wild at Heart Boot Camp October 4 to 7. This weekend boot camp is based on John Eldredge’s book Wild at Heart. The event is for men 18 years and older and is hosted by The Larger Story, a small group of men trying to be very intentional about passing on the life we have

received from Jesus. Visit TheLargerStory. com to view a short video and read more about the weekend. You also will find links to register and pay for the event. The cost is $185, if registered by June 30, and $200 July 1 or after. Kirk Solberg at kirksolberg@ smileartists.com or 321-277-6801

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

WOMEN Amazing Women Saturdays, July 14, August 18, September 22, October 20, November 17, December 8, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Hilton, 350 North Lake Blvd., Altamonte Springs. This is a community of women who are followers of Christ and open to hear His message. Each meeting includes awesome music, special guests, and a timely and transforming Bible teaching from founder, Angela Courte. Register at: www.amazingwomen.com. Divorced/Widowed Women’s Fellowship Second and fourth Sundays of each month, 3 p.m., Nancy Petitto’s home, Casselberry. Join other women for prayer and discussion at this potluck fellowship. Children welcome. Nancy Petitto at 321972-2255 Women’s Connection Luncheon Third Wednesday of each month, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., DeBary Golf & Country Club, 300 Plantation Drive. All women are invited to the monthly luncheon, designed to connect women with God, their community, and each other. Judy Ann Mumford at jamumford@ gmail.com or 386-753-9376 Workplace Ministry First Tuesday of each month, 5:30 p.m., Orlando. J4 Leaders (www.J4Leaders.org), an interdenominational ministry for women to help encourage one another to succeed with a biblical worldview. Pam Oldham at info@J4Leaders.org or 407-522-4797

Donations

Please take clean, usable clothing, toys, household items, nonperishable food items and supplies to The Sharing Center, Fairmont Plaza, 600 N. Highway 1792, Longwood. 407-260-9155 or www. thesharingcenter.org Nonperishable food items can be placed into the designated wooden boxes in the lobby of the Worship Center and in the Student Ministries and Care Center. 407949-4000 or serve@northlandchurch.net 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

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NAME: Hilary Hall INTERNSHIP: Global Missions HOMETOWN: Maitland, Fla. SCHOOL: University of Florida CLASSIFICATION: Junior MAJOR: Public Relations FAVORITE IPHONE APP: Angry Birds I am a Young Life leader in Gainesville, and I have a perfect group of zany, yet lovable sophomore girls. I love the beach, naps, karaoke, traveling, laughing and peanut butter. I believe this internship is a huge step in the right direction in my walk with Christ. NAME: Christian Hilley INTERNSHIP: Worship HOMETOWN: Montgomery, Ala. SCHOOL: University of Mobile CLASSIFICATION: Junior MAJOR: Worship Leadership PERSON YOU’D MOST LIKE TO MEET ON EARTH: Inventor of Nutella I am interested in the artist development and audio engineering/production areas of the music industry, as well as worship. I feel God calling me to use the creative talents I have to worship Him and further His Kingdom, in whatever forms that ends up taking. NAME: Courtney Mason INTERNSHIP: Worship HOMETOWN: Satsuma, Ala. SCHOOL: University of Mobile CLASSIFICATION: Junior MAJOR: Worship Leadership PERSON YOU’D MOST LIKE TO MEET IN HEAVEN: Joshua or Teddy Roosevelt I believe God gives us our passions for His glory, and along with a passion for music, He has given me a passion for traveling and international ministry. I want to see broken people become new in the love, joy and peace that is knowing the Lord. NAME: Billy McAuliff INTERNSHIP: Media Design HOMETOWN: Altamonte Springs, Fla. SCHOOL: Columbia University CLASSIFICATION: Junior MAJOR: Computer Science/Economics FAVORITE GEOMETRIC SHAPE: Chiliagon (a polygon with 1,000 sides) I remind myself that an earthly career, though important, is not equivalent with a calling. I know that whatever occupation I choose, my purpose will always be to live as an example of Christ in this world, so that others would want to follow Him also. NAME: Kaley McCann INTERNSHIP: Pastoral Care HOMETOWN: Longwood, Fla. SCHOOL: University of Central Florida CLASSIFICATION: Senior MAJOR: Psychology PERSON YOU’D MOST LIKE TO MEET IN HEAVEN: Esther I love art, creativity, reading, singing and dancing. By understanding my story and who God is, I’ve learned so much about God’s grace in my life. I hope to help others on their road to healing by becoming a licensed counselor. NAME: Taylor McMurrin INTERNSHIP: Global Missions HOMETOWN: Sanford, Fla. SCHOOL: University of Florida CLASSIFICATION: Senior MAJOR: International Business FAVORITE GEOMETRIC SHAPE: Parallelogram I love football, basketball and ultimate frisbee. I also love Northland’s distributed journeys and have been to Ukraine, Sri Lanka and Swaziland. Although I am unsure of what my future holds, I will follow God wholeheartedly and try to present Jesus to others in a clear and effective way.

NAME: Ashley Niro INTERNSHIP: Public Relations HOMETOWN: Chuluota, Fla. SCHOOL: Clearwater Christian College CLASSIFICATION: Junior MAJOR: English and Bible FAVORITE HYMN: Amazing Grace I was born and raised in Central Florida into a wonderful Christian family. My family began attending Northland in 1999, and we still love it today. Passions of mine include serving at my church, horseback riding, reading, writing, God’s creatures, cats and children. NAME: Isabel Portillo INTERNSHIP: Student Ministries HOMETOWN: Anaheim, Calif. SCHOOL: Fullerton College CLASSIFICATION: Sophomore MAJOR: Mathematics FAVORITE LATE NIGHT STUDY FOOD: Lemonheads I am a youth worship leader at my home church, so I’m really excited to be interacting with the kids here at Northland. One main reason why I’m here is so that God will take me out of my comfort zone, and while I may not like it, I know that it will help me grow in Christ. NAME: Paul Powers INTERNSHIP: Worship HOMETOWN: Collierville, Tenn. SCHOOL: Belmont University CLASSIFICATION: Sophomore MAJOR: Commercial/Church Music FAVORITE WORSHIP SONG: I Lift My Hands I was born again earlier this year on Feb. 19. My passion for the Lord may be just beginning, but it is strong. I am here to grow as a Christian and take the lessons I learn back to my friends and family, and hopefully change their lives just as Christ has changed mine. NAME: Jessica Rich INTERNSHIP: Children’s Ministries HOMETOWN: Sanford, Fla. SCHOOL: University of Central Florida CLASSIFICATION: Senior MAJOR: Interdisciplinary Studies (Psychology and Education) DREAM JOB: International Adoption Counselor I am extremely passionate about adoption and hope to become an adoption counselor with a Christian agency. I hope to work with both international and domestic adoptions, and provide counseling for birth mothers. NAME: Matt Snyder INTERNSHIP: Media Design HOMETOWN: Harrisburg, Pa. SCHOOL: Moody Bible Institute CLASSIFICATION: Senior MAJOR: Bible and Communications DREAM JOB: National Geographic Photographer I am a “creative anthropologist.” I am interning at Northland because of its incredible effort to connect people around the world in Christ. Anything that combines media, missions and pastoring is what I would love to do. NAME: Steven Stewart INTERNSHIP: Worship HOMETOWN: Anchorage, Alaska SCHOOL: University of Mobile CLASSIFICATION: Senior MAJOR: Worship Leadership FAVORITE AUTHOR: C.S. Lewis I accepted Christ at the age of 7, but am just now truly understanding what that means. I feel called to lead the body of Christ in worship. Also, I know this is very clichè, but I’ve always wanted to go backpacking through Europe with a guitar. NAME: Seth Van Der Eems INTERNSHIP: Lighting HOMETOWN: Waterford, Vt. SCHOOL: Asbury University CLASSIFICATION: Junior MAJOR: Art (Film) MY DREAM JOB: International Missions Videographer I love being outdoors and soaking up the glory of God’s creation while camping, climbing and hiking. I feel God calling me to create beautiful films for international missions in order to showcase what Christ is doing all over the world.

CONTACT INFO

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

GOVERNING ELDERS Thom Willis, Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 thom.willis@northlandchurch.net Owusu Amaning, Vice Chairman. . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1797 owusu.amaning@northlandchurch.net Marcus Mennenga, Secretary-Treasurer. . . . . . . 407-949-7169 marcus.mennenga@northlandchurch.net Dale Burket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1809 dale.burket@northlandchurch.net Fred Franz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1766 fred.franz@northlandchurch.net Danny Gordon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1763 danny.gordon@northlandchurch.net Dan Hardaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 dan.hardaway@northlandchurch.net Felipe Santos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7168 felipe.santos@northlandchurch.net Tim Wright. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1804 tim.wright@northlandchurch.net

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

ACCESS MINISTRIES We have programs and services for individuals with disabilities. These efforts are being led by Laura Lee Wright, Northland’s Access Ministries team leader who can be reached at 407-9370549 or lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net. Find out more at northlandchurch.net/blogs/category/ access_ministries/.

DISTRIBUTED SITES

WHOM DO I CONTACT IF:

MOUNT DORA SITE The Seventh-Day Adventist Church. . . . . . . . . 9 and 11 a.m. 18440 Highway 441, Mount Dora, FL 32757 The church is on the south side of Highway 441. Look for the “Northland” sign. Facebook.com . . . . www.facebook.com/northlandmountdora General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 Jeff Bell, Site Minister. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7184 or jeff.bell@northlandchurch.net

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

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

I am interested in a Care Ministry? Elaine Harland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7149 or elaine.harland@northlandchurch.net

HOME CHURCHES Crystal River, FL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturdays, 5 p.m. Tom and Alice Austin: aaustin@qahomes.com or 352-270-8764 DeLand, FL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 11 a.m. Jeff and Cindy Reinertsen: jsrein1@gmail.com or 386-736-9746 Naples, FL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturdays, 5 p.m. Sam Lewis: samllewis@aol.com or 407-310-1719 Marco Island, FL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturdays, 5 p.m. Sam Lewis: samllewis@aol.com or 407-310-1719 Ocoee, FL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 9 a.m. Marty McCoy: mmccoy@kostoandrotella.com or 407-733-5989 Ponce Inlet, FL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 9 a.m. Joe and Donna Leonardo: josephleonardo@sprintmail.com or 386-236-8871 Salisbury, NC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 4:30 p.m. Laurie and Tim Klaus: pianolauriek@yahoo.com or 704-636-5966 Tyngsboro, MA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 11 a.m. Debbie Miller: NorthlandTyngsboro@gmail.com or 978-649-6115 Utica, NY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 11 a.m. Terri McDowell: terrilee.mcdowell@gmail.com or 845-332-6762 Venice, FL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 5 p.m. Ron and Marcy Burth: marciabedford@yahoo.com or 941-493-6965

I want to seek counseling? Counseling referral line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7204 I have a prayer request? Prayer request line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4025 or pray.northlandchurch.net I need the Hospital Ministry to pay a visit? Bob Keiderling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1789 or bob.keiderling@northlandchurch.net

I want to become a member? Ruth Sapp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4039 or ruth.sapp@northlandchurch.net I have accepted Christ into my heart and wish to be baptized? Sharon Ferreira (adult/student) . . . . . . . . 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@northlandchurch.net Diane Jones (infants–grade school). . . . . 407-949-7188 or diane.jones@northlandchurch.net I need information on Student Ministries? Shaylynn Stoner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net I need information about Children’s Ministries? Debbie Blahnik. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .407-949-7162 or debbie.blahnik@northlandchurch.net I am interested in Distributed Journeys? Patti Harshey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0573 or patti.harshey@northlandchurch.net; or visit SomedayIsToday.net I want to help at Northland? Lori Holton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 lori.holton@northlandchurch.net I want to get involved in a serve project? Dana DeVries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7156 or serve@ northlandchurch.net; or visit northlandchurch.net/serve I am getting married? Sharon Ferreira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@northlandchurch.net I need to plan a funeral? Sharon Ferreira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@northlandchurch.net I want to learn more about your Spanish Ministry? Quiero aprender más acerca de su Ministerio en Español. Ivan Portillo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 or ivan.portillo@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? Visit LifeHope in the Care Center . . . . . . 407-949-4000 Walk-in hours are Tuesday through Thursday. Doors open at 8:30 a.m., guests are served on a first come first served basis beginning at 9 a.m. I need information on jail/prison transition ministries? Gretchen Kerr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7190 or gretchen.kerr@northlandchurch.net I need the Resource Advocate Office for Families in Transition? Gretchen Kerr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7190 or gretchen.kerr@northlandchurch.net

2012 Joel C. Hunter Scholarship Winners Announced Congratulations to this year’s winners! Taryn Moorhead Andrew Evan McAuliff Madison Cameron Morgan Michael Miller Alexander Ross The board agreed to give each of the recipients an award in the amount of $1,500.

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)

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

OUR VISION: WHAT WE SEE

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

OUR MISSION: WHAT WE DO

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The Christian’s Walk

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

The Eternal State

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

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