Worship Guide-Respond 37, 2016 by Northland Church

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED

SEPTEMBER 10-12, 2016

WHAT’S CURRENT FAMILY EVENTS Join us for a fun night out with family and friends. FREE MOVIE NIGHT! – “Finding Nemo” Bring a picnic-style dinner, a blanket and/or lawn chairs, and your whole family for this night of fun! Free popcorn will be available. Friday, September 16, 6 p.m., The Rink. FAMILY WORSHIP NIGHT Ahoy, lads and lassies! Family Worship Night is an evening when the whole family can experience worship together. Please bring a covered dish to share. Saturday, September 17, 6:30 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. SEARCH: family

GODLY WISDOM IN BUSINESS With Dr. Sam Certo, elder.

Let’s worship God together!

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

WELCOME!

LET US KNOW! PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY.

Name(s)_____________________________________________________________________________________

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!

Want advice on how to grow your career and how to make your organization more successful? This course focuses on how to become wiser business leaders by integrating biblical and business principles. Thursdays starting September 22, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 4216.

SEARCH: godly wisdom

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

LIFE IN COMMUNITY Learn how to unleash the power of extraordinary community. Personal churches, home groups, small groups, spiritual families. You keep hearing about them — a lot! Looking to participate in one, or even start one, but not sure where to start? This is for you! Gather with others as they explore what it looks like to be part of a spiritual family that follows Jesus together. Pastor Jeff and Leslee Bell lead this study. Sundays starting September 18, 9 to 10:30 a.m., room 4209.

SEARCH: life in community

WHEN HELPING HURTS 2-DAY SEMINAR Chances are your intentions are good … But how do you go about making sure your work is actually helping the poor, and not hurting? Come and learn how to properly walk with the poor in humble relationships rather than gifting them temporary handouts. Friday, September 23 to Saturday, September 24, rooms 4206-07.

SEARCH: when helping hurts

MARRIAGE ONENESS It’s where “you” and “me” become “we.” God’s goal for marriage is for two to become one. This eight-week class is designed to help you and your mate work toward greater oneness of heart, soul and mind. This entertaining video series and discussion make a perfect date night! Wednesdays starting September 21, 7 to 8:30 p.m., rooms 4209-10.

SEARCH: marriage oneness

STOP BY THE HUB Join the 40 Days of Love. Beginning September 19, over 1,000 churches in Florida are set to participate in an event called 40 Days of Love. This campaign is encouraging people to show love to others in three different ways: by praying for them, by caring for them and by sharing the gospel with them. For more information about this opportunity and how to participate, visit The Hub, check out 40daysoflove.net or contact Dan Hardaway at 407-376-1047.

Tithes & Offerings: THROUGH MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

Email_________________________________________________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone_______________________________________________________________________________________

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

northlandchurch.net

Tipping Point Goal 2016-17: 2016

2017

Received to Date: $9,349,612*

$32M

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

Prayer request: _ ____________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

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

Expected to Date: $9,408,637*

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

Building Payoff: 2004 $43M 2006 $23.9M

INITIAL $20M OFFERING BY CONGREGATION

Debt Remaining: $11,927,619

_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 9/10-12/2016

2009 $19.4M

2012 2015 $15.7M $13.5M

DEBT PAID TO DATE

DEBT REMAINING

$0 Debt Free

Principal Paid 2016: $1,596,659

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

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

HOW TO BUILD BRIDGES, STEP 1 WORSHIP FOCUS

Worship Christ today for His immanence. He came to bridge the gap, the yawning chasm between God and us that our sin created. We had to cross it if we were to be in relationship with Him, and only Jesus could pay the price. As the church reflects His nature, we can be bridge-builders for His Kingdom in the world. JOHN 4:7-9 (NASB)

There came a woman of Samaria to draw water. Jesus said to her, “Give Me a drink.” For His disciples had gone away into the city to buy food. Therefore the Samaritan woman said to Him, “How is it that You, being a Jew, ask me for a drink since I am a Samaritan woman?” (For Jews have no dealings with Samaritans.) NOTES

QUOTE

We are separated from one another by an unbridgeable gulf of otherness and strangeness which resists all our attempts to overcome it by means of natural association or emotional or spiritual union. There is no way from one person to another. However loving and sympathetic we try to be, however sound our psychology, however frank and open our behavior, we cannot penetrate the incognito of the other man, for there are no direct relationships, not even between soul and soul. Christ stands between us, and we can only get into touch with our neighbors through Him. — Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945), “The Cost of Discipleship” (1964)

PRAYER

Creator of all worlds, we confess to sporadic beliefs and inconsistent faithfulness. Before the mystery of the universe our minds cannot grasp a God who embraces infinity. In the face of natural disasters and cruel inhumanity we doubt that love reigns. Between our own actions and the best we know we see a wide gap that we cannot bridge. O God, reclaim us and help us to reclaim our baptism; we need your healing, forgiving, transforming Spirit. Amen. — “The Worship Sourcebook”

UPCOMING WEEKENDS

Week 38: September 17-19 SERMON: Love Like Jesus: How to Build Bridges, Step 2 (John 4:10-15), with Dr. Joel C. Hunter. Week 39: September 24-26 SERMON: Love Like Jesus, with Pastor Matt Heard.

WHAT’S CURRENT

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

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED

SEPTEMBER 10-12, 2016

FAMILY EVENTS

LIFE IN COMMUNITY

Join us for a fun night out with family and friends.

Learn how to unleash the power of extraordinary community.

FREE MOVIE NIGHT! – “Finding Nemo” Bring a picnic-style dinner, a blanket and/or lawn chairs, and your whole family for this night of fun! Free popcorn will be available. Friday, September 16, 6 p.m., The Rink.

Personal churches, home groups, small groups, spiritual families. You keep hearing about them — a lot! Looking to participate in one, or even start one, but not sure where to start? This is for you! Gather with others as they explore what it looks like to be part of a spiritual family that follows Jesus together. Pastor Jeff and Leslee Bell lead this study. Sundays starting September 18, 9 to 10:30 a.m., room 4209.

FAMILY WORSHIP NIGHT Ahoy, lads and lassies! Family Worship Night is an evening when the whole family can experience worship together. Please bring a covered dish to share. Saturday, September 17, 6:30 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing.

SEARCH: life in community

SEARCH: family

GODLY WISDOM IN BUSINESS

WHEN HELPING HURTS 2-DAY SEMINAR

With Dr. Sam Certo, elder.

LET US KNOW!

WELCOME!

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

Let’s worship God together!

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY.

Name(s)_____________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone_______________________________________________________________________________________

But how do you go about making sure your work is actually helping the poor, and not hurting? Come and learn how to properly walk with the poor in humble relationships rather than gifting them temporary handouts. Friday, September 23 to Saturday, September 24, rooms 4206-07.

SEARCH: godly wisdom

SEARCH: when helping hurts

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

northlandchurch.net

Tipping Point Goal 2016-17: 2016

2017

Received to Date: $9,349,612*

$32M

Prayer request: _ ____________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 9/10-12/2016

It’s where “you” and “me” become “we.” God’s goal for marriage is for two to become one. This eight-week class is designed to help you and your mate work toward greater oneness of heart, soul and mind. This entertaining video series and discussion make a perfect date night! Wednesdays starting September 21, 7 to 8:30 p.m., rooms 4209-10.

SEARCH: marriage oneness

Tithes & Offerings: THROUGH MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

Email_________________________________________________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________________________________________

Chances are your intentions are good …

MARRIAGE ONENESS

Expected to Date: $9,408,637*

Building Payoff: 2004 $43M 2006 $23.9M

INITIAL $20M OFFERING BY CONGREGATION

Debt Remaining: $11,927,619

2009 $19.4M

2012 2015 $15.7M $13.5M

DEBT PAID TO DATE

Principal Paid 2016: $1,596,659

DEBT REMAINING

$0 Debt Free

*All tithes and offerings go into one fund to

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

WHAT’S CURRENT

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

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED

SEPTEMBER 10-12, 2016

FAMILY EVENTS

LIFE IN COMMUNITY

Join us for a fun night out with family and friends.

Learn how to unleash the power of extraordinary community.

SEARCH: life in community

SEARCH: family

GODLY WISDOM IN BUSINESS

WHEN HELPING HURTS 2-DAY SEMINAR

With Dr. Sam Certo, elder.

LET US KNOW!

WELCOME!

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

Let’s worship God together!

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY.

Name(s)_____________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone_______________________________________________________________________________________

SEARCH: godly wisdom

SEARCH: when helping hurts

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

northlandchurch.net

Tipping Point Goal 2016-17: 2016

2017

Received to Date: $9,349,612*

$32M

Prayer request: _ ____________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 9/10-12/2016

SEARCH: marriage oneness

Tithes & Offerings: THROUGH MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

Email_________________________________________________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________________________________________

Chances are your intentions are good …

MARRIAGE ONENESS

Expected to Date: $9,408,637*

Building Payoff: 2004 $43M 2006 $23.9M

INITIAL $20M OFFERING BY CONGREGATION

Debt Remaining: $11,927,619

2009 $19.4M

2012 2015 $15.7M $13.5M

DEBT PAID TO DATE

Principal Paid 2016: $1,596,659

DEBT REMAINING

$0 Debt Free

*All tithes and offerings go into one fund to

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

NORTHL AND A Church Distributed

SEPTEMBER 2016

Respond … to God BE THE CHURCH EVERYWHERE, EVERY DAY PHOTO: Students of Northland at Oviedo get commissioned for the school year.

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

BELONG MEMBERSHIP SEMINAR Join Dr. Hunter and other leaders to talk about what it means to belong to Christ and to Northland!

Sunday, September 11, 2 p.m., Watkins’ home.

Saturday, September 10, 9 a.m. to noon, The Hub.

Learn more on page 8.

LIFE IN COMMUNITY Gather with others, and explore what it looks like to be part of a spiritual family that follows Jesus together.

Sundays starting September 18, 9 to 10:30 a.m., room 4209. Learn more on page 10.

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

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

God

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

The Means of Salvation

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

Security, Assurance and Responsibility

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

Man

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

The Church

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

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

OUR VISION: WHAT WE SEE

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

OUR MISSION: WHAT WE DO

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

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

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

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Sundays . . . . 9 (sp), 11 a.m. (di) (sp); 5 p.m. Mondays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m. (di) Deaf/hard of hearing interpretation available

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(sp) Spanish interpretation available

NOT LOCAL?

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Join us for LIVE online worship at

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during any of our worship times!

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Live Concurrent Worship

¿Habla español?

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)

NEW TO NORTHLAND?

The Eternal State

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

— 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)

Visit the tent to meet with a member of our Connect Team. Look for the team members in the blue shirts. They are there to answer questions, help get you involved, invite you to next steps, sign you up to volunteer or just to give you a hug.

Find out more at northlandchurch.net/about.

Or visit northlandchurch.net/new.

Pray for, care for, share the gospel with others! â&#x20AC;&#x153;Love your neighbor,â&#x20AC;? Jesus said in Matthew 22:39. Jesus called us to love as He did everywhere and in our everyday lives. By living and loving as Jesus did, we have the opportunity to be vessels for building bridges to the gospel and for His Kingdom. Beginning September 19, over 1,000 churches in Florida are set to participate in an event called 40 Days of Love. This campaign is encouraging people to show love to others in three different ways: by praying for them, by caring for them and by sharing the gospel with them. By connecting with at least 10 people in our communities during this time, we have the opportunity to express the distributed church by loving those around us. With the emphasis on these three fundamentals of loving others the way Jesus did, this can be an incredible opportunity to identify how God has established a community of faith at work, at school, in your neighborhood or in your distributed church. These 40 days are an opportunity to invite those who have not yet been included in the Kingdom of God. Do you have compassion for your neighbors? Are you trusting God to transform your neighborhood? The power of faith communities collaborating can result in a beautiful picture of loving our neighbors, just as Jesus called us to do. For more information about this opportunity and how to participate, check out 40daysoflove.net or contact Dan Hardaway at 407-376-1047.

40daysoflove.net

Serve Globally somedayistoday.net

Around the Globe With Northland BY OLIVIA B.

orthland is involved on a large scale with mission work around the world. Recently, we talked with Sean Cooper, Northland’s Global Missions pastor, about this, along with our global missions strategy and how you can participate in building the Kingdom worldwide! Northland: People are usually surprised when they learn more about Northland’s Global Missions involvement. Why? Sean: Northland’s involvement around the world is extensive, more so than most congregants (and staff!) realize. We are partnered through relationship in such countries as Uganda, Haiti, Ukraine, Sri Lanka, Brazil, South Africa, Swaziland, Japan, India — the list goes on, and includes places that we can’t name. People might be surprised at how much good is happening in these countries and around the world. Naturally the media covers what’s sensational, which is usually a lot of negative press, but the amount of good happening through churches and through our partners is overwhelming. The variety of relationships is astounding. Northland is partnered with churches and Christians in Middle Eastern countries, and we hear stories of those who stay in dangerous places to serve their homes. One of our oldest partnerships is with Kithu Sevana, a church in Sri Lanka that

takes the lead on some incredible church-planting efforts, as well as anti-human trafficking and ethnic reconciliation movements. Northland: What is Northland’s global missions strategy? Sean: We highly value relationship and networking, or building connection between churches and organizations that we are in partnership with. While investing deeply in our existing relationships, we always seek to identify places and new relationships and partnerships. For example, we’re connecting with church leaders in northwest Brazil, where there is a high number of unreached people groups. The small role we can play is bringing to the table a variety of organizations we are in relationship with that can bring the best of what they do. For instance, a Bible translation organization is helping with translation, a separate organization is helping deliver creative evangelism tools, while another is introducing leadership and discipleship training to help sustain the growth of new churches. It’s exciting when a variety of organizations can all play a small part in an effort like this! Northland: How can congregants be more involved, plugged in, tuned in?

Sean: We don’t have to come up with something catchy and new to offer. The things that have rung true for centuries are what will make a difference. Congregation, please pray. We’re developing new ways to get information to the congregation so that they can stay updated on developments and prayer requests. Look for these in the Respond paper! As always, there are short-term trips. It’s an exciting time to get involved in this way! Lastly, it would be foolish not to encourage people to keep giving financially. Right now we are in the process of establishing next year’s budget, which impacts a lot of efforts around the world. I want our congregation members to know just how meaningful their financial contributions are, not just to Northland at Longwood, but to the church around the world. What is so important for Northlanders to remember is that this church is connected all over the world. Evangelism, disciple-making, training of church leaders and church planting are massive efforts taking place every day. Northlanders’ prayers, financial giving and even their involvement in serving here locally — all of those things link us to God’s work around the globe. Read the full interview at northlandchurch.net/globalstories.

Global Missions at Northland, A Church Distributed “For increasing God’s glory over all the earth.” Read new stories! northlandchurch.net/globalstories Follow us! Facebook: Northland Global Missions Twitter: @NorthlandGlobal

PARTNER CHURCH HIGHLIGHT

New Life Church (Ukraine) — Located in Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital city, New Life is passionate about impacting its entire nation through efforts that include, but are not limited to, church planting, youth ministry, gypsy ministry and front line outreach. New Life is currently involved in supporting a network of 60-plus churches throughout the country. Known for engaging current social issues, New Life was a constant presence during the 2014 Maidan revolution through setting up a prayer and relief tent. Today, the church is actively engaged in supporting churches, troops and communities on the warfront in the East.

Prayer Requests Names of individuals have been omitted for security reasons. • Pray for staff at a partner church in the Middle East – the work to be done is much and one staff member in particular is suffering from physical injury. • Pray for the daughter of a congregant involved with Northland’s Arab worshiping community. She is experiencing severe health issues. • Pray for the upcoming trip that several young Northlanders are going on to Honduras and Costa Rica. Pray that they will build strong relationships with partner Great Commission Latin America, encourage the churches they visit, and learn much about outreach and evangelism.

Kyiv, Ukraine

Compassion And REconciliation (CARE) Center

Disaster Response Team Helps People in Clendenin T

he Disaster Response team returned July 30 after spending three weeks helping the folks of Clendenin, West Virginia, in the aftermath of the flooding. The team members provided three meals a day to many in the community, and found these mealtimes to be an excellent time to talk with and listen to the residents as they developed relationships with them. This provided lots of opportunities for ministry and prayer. The team also delivered about a dozen meals into the community each mealtime. Several people lost their cars in the flood and had no transportation, had no utilities, or were too elderly or ill to make the trip to the team’s staging area. The team mucked out homes, removed drywall/ air-condition venting, and helped with cleaning out the church basement as well as the pastor’s home, which also was flooded. This helped to free up the pastor, who

was overwhelmed with the needs of his congregation and community. The team had many opportunities for prayer and to show Christ’s love. As the team pulled out, it was hard to see that many businesses were still not open, but the disappearing piles of debris and the community trying to find some kind of normal warmed our hearts. The process is slowgoing and will take many months as individuals decide whether to stay and rebuild, or relocate. Thank you for your generous support of Clendenin. The team was able to supply several families with the family packs, which included a mini refrigerator, a microwave, a slow cooker and a toaster oven. Plans to return to Clendenin are uncertain, but the team stands ready to go back in a few months if teams are needed to help with the rebuilding process.

Northland Thanks Summer Intern Asher Loy BY REBECCA LANG

s the director of Mobilization not so long ago, I had the honor and privilege of working closely with some pretty amazing volunteers. Some gave time equivalent to working a full-time job; others, who couldn’t give a lot of time, gave an enormous amount of heart, making a significant impact on the ministries with which they served. I’ve always marveled at the generosity of our Northland volunteers, and it’s never been lost on me the blessing they have been to me and in my role over the years. This summer was no different. For many college students, summer is a time to unwind and reconnect with old friends from high school or in the neighborhood. It’s a time to work only as much as needed for gas and lunch money for trips to the beach or theme parks. It’s an important break in an otherwise busy time of learning and growing in a young adult’s life. Asher Loy Then there’s Asher Loy, an incoming senior at the University of Florida (Go, Gators!), a statistics major (What?) and an all-around incredible person. This summer, he was my hero. When June 1 rolled around, I began a new role mobilizing churches to join Community Resource Network (CRN), dedicated to walking alongside families in need. One component of this initiative was building online training in a platform I knew nothing about. That’s where Asher came in. He showed up every day ready not only to help with the

technical aspect of the training build, but also to shape some of the content, offering ideas on language and design. His influence goes well beyond CRN. Have you seen that clever photo of Pastor Gus holding up a billboard? That was Asher’s work. Are you attending the When Helping Hurts seminar September 23 and 24? Asher helped craft the supporting materials for it. He also created the driver training for our Prison and Jail Ministry volunteers who drive the team van, and he even used his creative side to help shape a logo the CARE Center will use later this year. These are just a few ways Asher supported me and the various CARE Center staff members over the summer. His impact reaches well beyond our doors. It extends into the community and among the families we serve every day. I don’t know if he’ll be back next summer, as he is graduating. Wherever he goes, I know he will bless others with his boundless gifts, the most evident being his love for Jesus, shown in his service to others. He does have two younger brothers who started popping up in the CARE Center over the summer, and for some reason, I think they’ll be following in their brother’s footsteps. Thank you to Asher and all of our volunteers who give time, talent and resources, and who pour their heart into serving others and serving Northland. We appreciate you greatly! To register for When Helping Hurts, visit calendar. northlandchurch.net. For more information, contact Matthew Shiles at matthew.shiles@northlandchurch.net.

Serve the Congregations Behind Bars

very weekend throughout Central Florida, men and women from Northland respond to Matthew 25:36 by bringing relationship and live webstreaming worship to congregations behind bars. As you know, our mission, and what we do at Northland, is to believe God’s call as a body of believers and to respond to Him for the benefit of others. We have a mission and a calling to serve our brothers and sisters behind bars! Join the community of men and women serving in the Prison and Jail Ministry. This is a great opportunity to find your “Us” and disciple brothers and sisters in Christ. If you are interested in getting connected to the worshiping communities behind bars, contact Dale Cowart at dale. cowart@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7165.

Bawili Family Heads to School

uge news! Our refugee family of 13 from the Congo, the Bawili family, has started attending Seminole County Public Schools! The kids were able to join all the other children in Seminole County in waking up early, eating breakfast, grabbing their backpacks and heading to school. We have been impressed with the love and support the children are getting not only from their teachers, but also from their principals and guidance counselors. The kids will be attending Altamonte Elementary School and Lyman High School. Since moving to the United States in March, the family has made tremendous strides in acclimating to life here. We ask for prayers as the children continue their transition into formal education, and that supportive teachers and tutors continue to surround them.

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Choosing to Love People Where God Places You BY THOMAS BLEVINS, MINISTER OF MOBILIZATION

ecently, I was sitting at a local coffeehouse with a few friends, talking about the weekend. As conversation took place, I couldn’t help but notice a small group of people sitting around a table next to us. They seemed like regulars. Everyone who served them knew their names. What happened next is what made me pause. They weren’t just drinking coffee and eating scones; they were sharing about a friend who had medical problems, and they were passing around a card for him. They were staying put and talking about who would be stopping by their friend’s house to bring him a meal that evening and who would help him get to his next doctor’s appointment. The longer I listened, the clearer it became that the friend was a barista who worked at the coffeehouse who had become ill and had been out of work for several weeks. Those regulars were being a caring community right where they were. They made this coffeehouse their mission field and people their purpose. Maybe we could learn a bit from staying put. We love escaping the daily grind of life, and retreating to enchanted and beautiful places. Many of us find God there in the mystery of exploring different cultures, but we must not find him only there. Why wait for your next epic adventure when you can devote yourself to the ordinary spaces, places and relationships God has already placed before you? When we think of missions, we usually think about shortterm trips, passports and third world countries. But what if God’s mission is actually alive everywhere? What if God’s mission is right in front of you and among your family, friends and community? You don’t need to jump on a plane; you just need to be present.

For God’s work to become tangible, it must first become a lifestyle, invading our everyday thinking and the places we inhabit. That means it happens here before there. It means we begin to see our mission in practical ways, right where we are, like acknowledging the cashier across from you or asking your waiter if you can serve him. It’s the art of staying put, and sometimes it’s far more radical than heading out to Africa for a week. Here’s the reality: This is countercultural, but it might just be what your soul is craving. Maybe instead of scheming an escape plan, it could be time to stop long enough to consider what the impact would be if you stayed put. It’s not easy putting roots in the soil that is already beneath you. It takes time when you don’t have time to give. It takes staying put when you want to leave. But this is how communities are transformed — by staying put until the Kingdom comes. My friend Alan Briggs sums it up like this: “God’s mission of drawing wanderers into His family always takes place in the midst of ordinary places and relationships. This can take just as much energy, finances and careful planning as a trip across the ocean. In some ways, it might be more uncomfortable than sleeping on a dirt floor and eating strange food. “Our mission trip started the day we were born; it ends when God calls us home.” Want to learn more about staying put and forming Kingdom-shaped communities? Stop by the tent this weekend, or email me at thomas.blevins@northlandchurch. net.

TRANSFORMING SPACES CLASS

We have a great opportunity for young adults (18- to 34-year-olds) in September and October. Transforming Spaces: A Guide to Forming Kingdom-Shaped Communities is an eightweek class that will explore what it means to be invited into the Kingdom and how to be part of God’s activity in the world through the church. Transforming Spaces will be offered Sundays at 6:30 p.m., led by Jeremy Penn, or Mondays at 7 p.m., led by Thomas Blevins, in The Hub. If you are a young adult searching how to fit into the distributed church, join us for a conversation about the Kingdom on earth as it is in Heaven. Dinner is included.

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

Debbie Blahnik, Director of Children’s Ministries, at 407949-7162 or debbie.blahnik@northlandchurch.net • Grade School Classes (Grades 1 – 5) During all worship services in the Children’s Worship Wing. • Early Childhood Classes (Age 3 – Kindergarten) During all worship services in the Early Childhood Wing. • Infant & Toddler Care (Infants – Age 2) During all worship services in the Early Childhood Wing. • Children with Special Needs (Age 3 – Grade 5) A variety of options are available. Heather Subbert at heather.subbert@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1828

Volunteer of the Month: John Canonico

Cooperative School

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

Why did you draw that? This week we learned about the Tower of Babel and how to point to God’s greatness instead of our own.

John Canonico has a passion to mentor and teach our children. He has been doing just that by sharing the truth of the Bible and his love for Christ with our kindergartners in Children’s Church. He consistently and faithfully strives to build impactful relationships with the children and their families. Thank you, John, for your servant’s heart, which has made an eternal difference in many lives!

What’s Up!

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

Family Worship Night

Saturday, September 17, 6:30 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. Ahoy, lads and lassies! It’s Family Worship Night in Children’s Church! Family Worship Night is an evening when the whole family can experience worship together. Help us search for the old lost treasure, more valuable than gold! Our pirate Captain Billy, who sails the ocean blue, will bring that treasure home to you. So grab yer treasure map, climb aboard the Caribbean Queen, and join us as Captain Billy and his crew unveil the greatest wonders God has ever shown! Bring a covered dish to share. Register at familyworshipnight2016. eventbrite.com.

Family Movie Night – “Finding Nemo”

Friday, September 16, 6 to 8:45 p.m., The Rink. Join us for a free Family Movie Night! Bring a picnic-style dinner and a blanket and/or lawn chairs, and eat from 6 to 7 p.m. Then the movie runs from 7 to 8:45. Free popcorn will be served. More information on page 11.

Young Disciples Step 1

Sundays starting September 11, 3 p.m., rooms 5108-09. Is your child ready to be baptized? Young Disciples Step 1 guides children in navigating the foundational teachings of Jesus and the apostles in a child-friendly environment. It is designed to help children in grades two through five understand more about salvation, baptism and other tenets of the faith. This five-week study meets weekly, and a celebration of baptism follows. A parent or adult must attend classes with the child. The one-time fee to participate is $5 per child, which you may pay at the first class. Register at youngdisciples1. eventbrite.com. For questions, email Lindsay Johnson at lindsay.johnson@northlandchurch.net.

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

LUGrox Saturdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink. LUGrox is an evening full of high energy, high impact and just plain fun! You’ll find thrilling games, solid teaching, rockin’ worship and friendconnecting small groups. An optional cafe meal is available for $3. If you’ve never been to a Student Ministries program before, register at northlandchurch.net/middleschool. SAVE THE DATE: Middle School Fall Retreat October 7 through 9 at Southwind, A Young Life Camp, in Ocklawaha, Florida.

Doulos Retreat Recap

e spent a great weekend in Daytona Beach with our student leaders, planning and preparing for the school year. These students will be serving in various areas of ministry, including in LUGrox, in Children’s Church and on their school campuses.

High School Ministry

To register for any of these activities and for more detailed info, visit northlandchurch.net/highschool. Jenna Blankespoor at 407-949-7194 or jenna.blankespoor@ northlandchurch.net I3 (I Am Third) Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m., The Rink. Ninth- to 12thgraders are invited to an evening of small and large group discipleship, worship and community. Chick-fil-A food is available for $3. If you’ve never attended a Student Ministries program before, sign up at northlandchurch.net/highschool. SAVE THE DATE: Christmas Camp December 28 through January 1 at SharpTop Cove, A Young Life Camp, in Jasper, Georgia.

What’s Up!

Jenna Blankespoor at 407-949-7194 or jenna. blankespoor@northlandchurch.net

Game Night

Thursdays, 6 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink. Add some active fun to your week. Come play board games, video games and sports with us. All ages are welcome. gamenight@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4036

The Upper Room

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

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Just want to see what all the buzz is about? Come and check it out! Email Zach Young at zach.young@ northlandchurch.net to get connected.

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Ways to RESPOND Baptism Adult Baptisms Sunday, September 11, 2 p.m., Ken and Diane Watkins’ home. Get baptized by immersion or sprinkling as a public profession of personal faith in Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:19). To sign up, visit calendar. northlandchurch.net. Details: Sharon Ferreira at 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@ northlandchurch.net Child Baptisms Northland recommends the Young Disciples course for grade school-aged children prior to baptism, but it is not mandatory. Details: Debbie Blahnik at debbie.blahnik@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7162 Infant Baptism/Dedication Class Saturday, September 17, 7 p.m., room 4206. Child care is available upon request. Details: Diane Jones at 407-949-7188 or diane.jones@northlandchurch.net

Bible Studies ADULTS Bible Boot Camp Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 pm, rooms 11151117. Originally for men only, the 2016 Bible Boot Camp is a co-ed, 40-week overview of the entire Bible that will help Christian men and women explore the main themes, people, places, and events in the redemptive Living Word of God in order to understand who God is and what he has done throughout the history of his creation. Details: John Small at smalljhsd@embarqmail.com or (352) 8755254. Churches of Revelation Tuesdays starting October 11, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 5110. Study the churches of Revelation with a view toward how the church today can prosper from this important Scripture. This study, which Veterans for Christ sponsors, will use a combination of video and study guide to enable a discussion on the topic. The study is open to all Northlanders. Details: Benjamin Mixon at rmixon75@gmail.com or 808-343-4391 Community Life – Romans Sundays, 9 to 10:30 a.m., rooms 421315. Community Life class is focused on studying God’s Word and building stronger relationships by prayer, encouragement, outreach and service together. Details: Jim Patrick at jpatrick77.j@gmail.com or 321-3565944, or Linda Patrick at gingerlkp@gmail. com or 321-439-3148 FaithAbility Sundays, 9 a.m., room 4218. This is a weekly Bible study for adults with intellectual disabilities. Join them as they learn about who God is and what He has done according to His Word. Registration is required. For more information or to register, contact the group at faithability@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1828. Firm Foundations Sundays starting September 11, 9:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., rooms 4209-10. The Bible is God’s message for you. If you find the Bible confusing, or if you wonder what the Bible really says, you need to study it ... starting at the beginning. Moving through the Old and New Testaments, with Northland

elders leading, Firm Foundations highlights the themes that run through all of God’s Word. This builds, from lesson to lesson, an understanding of the Bible as a whole. Details: Don Pederson at don_pederson@ ntm.org or 407-625-9086 New Testament Survey: 27 Documents About Jesus Sundays, 10:45 a.m. to noon, rooms 4206-07. The New Testament is a collection of 27 documents that talk about Jesus: who He is, and what He said and did, and why knowing that is so important. In this yearlong adventure, we’ll talk about why each of these writings was selected to be in the New Testament and why others were left out. Each book has its own author, theme, historical environment and purpose, and combined, the books provide one of history’s most rewarding, diverse and fascinating texts. Learn, make new friends, and deepen relationships with old friends. Details: Wayne Lukens at wlukens@cfl.rr.com or 407-365-4735 Online Bible Study — Old Testament Tuesdays, September 20 to December 6, 7 to 8:15 p.m., online. This exciting disciple Bible study provides a 12-week study, which will immerse us in the Old Testament. We will read a manageable three to five chapters of the Bible daily in preparation for our weekly online discussion sessions. The workbook is available in the Northland Bookstore for $18.99. Details: Barbara Olsen at barbara. olsen@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7183 Transformers — Young married couples (mid-20s to -50s) Sundays, 10:45 a.m. to noon, Fellowship Hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. Our goal is to build relationships and grow in our marriages by studying God’s Word and applying it to our lives. For child care, contact Pauline Hale at pauline.hale@ northlandchurch.net. Details: Alex and Brani Crane at Alex Crane at Transformers. northland@gmail.com or 321-303-0831

MEN AMEN (A Meeting of Men) Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 5108-9, Children’s Worship Wing. Learn to apply God’s Word to real-life situations. Details: Mike Long at 407-625-3015 or mlong@ brewerlong.com Authentic Manhood – A Man and His Work Saturdays, 9 to 10:30 a.m., room 4209. In these six sessions, explore and learn what God’s plan is for the work we do as men. Details: Tom Horvath at tom@tomhorvath. com or 407-557-8903 The Discipleship Lifestyle Men’s Bible Study Tuesdays, 6:45 to 8 a.m., room 1118. Study the Bible to grow closer to Christ. Following Christ leads us to the discipleship lifestyle — disciples who are making disciples, who are making disciples. Details: Bob Shoemaker at bshoemaker@compass1.org or 407-5993132 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. Details: Vito Fera at vito@networksoundinc. com or 407-923-5115

WOMEN Foundations Bible Study (for Women) Wednesdays starting September 7, 6:30 to 8 p.m., room 4216. Want to be confident and empowered, and grow closer to the Lord? Are you tired of living a roller coaster Christian experience? Or have you recently made a commitment to Christ? Then this Bible study is perfect for you! Plus, it’s a nice way to get to know other women from Northland. For child care, contact Pauline Hale at pauline.hale@northlandchurch.net. Details: Kari Maggard at Karimaggard@gmail. com or 407-592-3001 Foundations 2 Bible Study (for Women) Mondays starting September 12, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., rooms 4209-10. Would you like your Christian life to be lived out moment by moment, every day? We have been learning from Pastors Joel and Matt how crucial it is to live and grow in community. Foundations 2 is all about how to live in victory, how to walk consistently and how to be the church outside the walls of the church building. If you have been through Foundations 1 and desire to keep growing, or if you are simply looking for practical steps to integrating your faith in every area of your life, Foundations 2 is for you. For child care, contact Pauline Hale at pauline.hale@northlandchurch.net. Details: Kari Maggard at Karimaggard@gmail. com or 407-592-3001 Women’s Community Bible Study Mondays, September 12 through November 21, 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., The Rink and Tuesdays, September 13 through November 22, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink. Join this dynamic class, Living Beyond Yourself, by well-known author and speaker Beth Moore. Throughout this study on the book of Galatians, we will be reminded that God’s Spirit lives in us and of what blessings we receive from living the Spirit-filled life! The workbook is available in the Northland Bookstore for $17.99. Details: Barbara Montgomery at biblestudy777@cfl. rr.com

Classes & Training ADULTS Belong/Membership Opportunities One-day seminar: Saturday, September 10, 9 a.m. to noon, The Hub. Hear Dr. Joel C. Hunter and other senior leaders describe what it means to belong to Christ and to Northland. For child care, contact Pauline Hale at pauline.hale@northlandchurch.net. Register at calendar.northlandchurch.net or email to: belong@northlandchurch.net. Details: Barbara Gritter at 407-937-0557 or barbara.gritter@northlandchurch.net Blended Family Educational Series Sundays starting October 9, 9 to 10:30 a.m., room 4204. A blended family begins with changes and losses, and all family members are affected and challenged. Come learn about how to build a healthy blended family in this Christian-based eight-week educational series. Child care is available with a reservation; contact Pauline Hale at pauline.hale@northlandchurch.net. The

Smart Step-Family workbook (second edition, $10.99) is required, but the book ($15.99) is optional. They are available in the Northland Bookstore. Details: Jeff Reinking at jfreinking@cfl.rr.com or 407-616-6658 Children’s Trauma Healing Training Monday, September 19, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., rooms 4206-07. This is a trauma healing training for experienced children’s ministry leaders and professionals who work with children. Details: Dr. Margi McCombs at mmccombs@americanbible.org or 407-3832361 Godly Wisdom in Business Thursdays, September 22 to November 3, 7 to 8:30 p.m., rooms 4216-18. Want advice on how to grow your career, or how to make your organization more successful? This course focuses on how to become wiser business leaders by integrating biblical and business principles. Such wisdom enhances both career and organizational success. The course presents powerful biblical advice focusing on such topics as trust, anger, pride, discipline and justice. The class contains practical, easy-to-apply ideas for leaders or aspiring leaders in business as well as nonprofit organizations. Dr. Samuel C. Certo, past dean and current Steinmetz professor of management at the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College, teaches the course. The cost: $125. Details: Sam Certo at scerto@rollins.edu or 407-6876363 Love Defined Sundays starting September 11, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., rooms 1115 and 1117; Wednesdays starting September 14, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 4204; and Thursdays starting September 15, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 4204. The purpose of these Love Defined classes is not to bring clarity to the subject of love, but to shine a light on the clarity God has already provided us. Together, we will engage the pages of the Bible; the collective stories, experiences and wisdom of a group; and the voice of culture to awaken our hearts and minds to relationshiptransforming love. The workbook is available in the Northland Bookstore for $20. Details: Tim Kutcher at timk@lovedefined.org or 321277-8675 Marriage Oneness Wednesdays starting September 28, 7 to 8:30 p.m., rooms 4209-10. God’s goal for marriage is for two to become one. This eight-week class is designed to help you and your mate work toward greater oneness of heart, soul and mind. This entertaining video series and discussion make a perfect date night! The cost is $35 for books and assessment. Child care is available with registration at calendar.northlandchurch.net. Details: Melelani Frumer at smoothieteam@ yahoo.com or 407-590-9885 Stephen Minister Training Thursdays, February 2 through May 11, 2017 (skip May 4), 6:30 to 8 p.m., rooms 4216-18. Do you have a compassionate heart? Do you want to serve the Lord by walking alongside a hurting heart experiencing loss? You may be the perfect candidate to become a Stephen Minister. The cost: $65 for books, available at the Northland Bookstore. Learn more at The Hub October 6, November 3 or January 12. The registration and application process applies. Details: Lynda D.W. Mason at lynda.mason@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4013

Register at calendar.northlandchurch.net Transforming Spaces: A Guide to Forming Kingdom-Shaped Communities Sundays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., The Hub; Mondays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., The Hub. The goal of this course is to guide young adults (18- to 35-year-olds) into Kingdom-shaped communities. We will explore what it means to follow Jesus as the church together in a post-Christian world. We will dialogue each week about what God has done to prepare us for this moment, what He is doing in our world, and where we think He is taking us next. The course is free and includes dinner. Details: Jeremy Penn at jeremy.penn@ northlandchurch.net or Thomas Blevins at thomas.blevins@northlandchurch.net Understanding Spiritual Gifts Sunday, September 11, 10:45 a.m to 12:15 p.m., room 4204. In this study, you’ll learn what type of spiritual gifts are given to various people, where those gifts come from, and what purpose they serve. In addition to being challenged to make use of your own personal gifts, you will gain a deeper appreciation of the unique and wonderful ways each individual contributes to the life of the whole church. The workbook is available at the Northland Bookstore for $7.99. Details: Rhonda Mixon at rraa4mix@gmail.com When Helping Hurts 2-Day Seminar Friday, September 23, 5 to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, September 24, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rooms 4206-07. What if poverty isn’t just about a lack of food, money or clothing? If you have ever asked yourself that question, join Northland elder Jim Dees and his team as they host a two-day DVD seminar that Dr. Brian Fikkert, coauthor of “When Helping Hurts,” teaches. Together we’ll learn how to effectively help people in need — moving beyond good intentions to lasting change. Details: Matthew Shiles at matthew.shiles@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1768 Writing Memoir for God Saturday, September 10, 10 a.m. to noon, room 4206. As Christians, we all have stories of how God has showed up in our lives. Memoir, led by Sharon Spano, is an opportunity to bring those stories into written form as a testimony to God’s goodness. In a world that often seems chaotic and hopeless, Memoir also can serve as a ray of hope to others. Details: Heather Subbert at heather. subbert@northlandchurch.net

CHILDREN Young Disciples Step 1 Sundays, September 11 through October 16, 3 to 4:30 p.m., rooms 5108-09, Children’s Worship Wing. Is your child ready to be baptized? Young Disciples Step 1 guides children in navigating the foundational teachings of Jesus and the apostles in a child-friendly environment. It is designed to help children in grades two through five understand more about salvation, baptism and other tenets of the faith. This study concludes with the celebration of baptism October 16 at 2 p.m. in the Children’s Worship Wing. A parent or adult must attend classes with the child. The one-time fee to participate is $5 per child, which you may pay at the first class. Details: Debbie Blahnik at debbie.blahnik@northlandchurch.net Young Disciples Step 2 Sundays, October 30 through December 11, 3 to 4:30 p.m., rooms 5108-09,

Children’s Worship Wing. Is your child ready to take First Communion? Young Disciples Step 2 teaches children in grades two through five what it means to live as disciples of Christ. Children, alongside their parent or mentor, will explore the seven ways we respond to God for the benefit of others: by worshiping, reading the Bible, sharing our story, being in community, praying, serving and living generously. The study concludes with the celebration of Communion on December 11 at 3 p.m. in the Children’s Worship Wing. A parent or adult must attend classes with the child. The one-time fee to participate is $5 per child, which you may pay at the first class. Details: Debbie Blahnik at debbie.blahnik@northlandchurch.net

MEN Man in the Mirror Men’s Group: “Discipleship Life” Tuesdays, 6:45 to 8 a.m., room 1118. Following Christ leads us to the discipleship lifestyle: disciples who are making disciples ... who are making disciples. Details: Bob Shoemaker at bshoemaker@compass1.org or 407-599-3132 Men’s Life in Community Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., room 4128. Most of us live in a shadow of what God intended for us. Life in Community calls us into the light. Reclaiming Scripture’s stunning vision of gospel-centered community, it inspires us to live in love unbounded. Held during the Women’s Community Bible study, this is an opportunity for men to study and work out the scriptural implications for life. Details: JT Almon II at jalmon18@cfl.rr.com or 321-2774505

Life Labs Effective Teaching Strategies for Diverse Learners Thursday, October 6, 7 to 8:45 p.m., room 4209. God has handcrafted each of us with unique strengths and gifts. But when a child has a special need, disability or behavior challenge, it can sometimes be difficult to focus on those gifts. Learn practical ways to create a nurturing environment at home and/or how to include every child in the classroom. Explore proactive strategies you can implement to improve behavior. Child care for kids through grade five is available. Register for childcare when you sign up for the workshop. Details: Bethany Durys at bethany.durys@northlandchurch.net Random Bits of Wisdom Sunday, October 2, 9 to 10:30 a.m., rooms 4206-07. Becky Hunter has been on an adventure with Jesus for more than 50 years, and while she doesn’t have all the answers, neither does she still have all the questions. You are invited to join her for this download of random bits of wisdom. And because she doesn’t have all the answers, she’d love for you to email her a bit of wisdom that she could add to her own and pass along to others at the Life Lab — credited to you, of course! Don’t forget to bring your Bible! Details: Becky Hunter at becky.hunter@ northlandchurch.net Random Bits of Wisdom for Wives Sunday, November 6, 9 to 10:30 a.m., rooms 4206-07. Becky Hunter’s email address is joelswife@hotmail.com. If that’s not a hint at the value she places on her wife-life, I don’t know what is. If you are thinking about

getting married, are engaged or have been married awhile, join her for an encouraging look at the biblical principles that can inspire you to see wife-life as a valuable ministry. Details: Becky Hunter at becky.hunter@ northlandchurch.net Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) — Introduction and Overview Thursday, September 15, 6:30 to 8 p.m., rooms 4209-10. This class is an overview and introduction to this research-based philosophy. This series is for adoptive and biological parents, those who want to be parents, teachers and caregivers of children through adolescence. TBRI teaches healing through trust and relationships. Details: Jamila Millette at jamila.millette@northlandchurch.net TBRI — Attachment Thursday, October 20, 6:30 to 8 p.m., rooms 4209-10. Learn about your own attachment style and how it will facilitate healing for the children in your care. Explore the attachment of children in relation to their growth and development. Details: Jamila Millette at jamila.millette@northlandchurch.net TBRI — Brain Development and Behavior Change Thursday, November 17, 6:30 to 8 p.m., rooms 4209-10. Learn about the developing brain, and practical advice and tips for leading children of all ages, including teens. This class helps caregivers and parents understand a child’s brain chemistry and discuss interventions for at-risk children. Details: Jamila Millette at jamila.millette@ northlandchurch.net

Groups

CARE GROUPS ADULTS Alcoholics Anonymous Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 5207-8. This is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with one another, that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. Details: Frank at 407-599-9770 or Carol at 407-617-0449 or Doug at idougs@ aol.com Al-Anon Support Group Tuesdays, 7 to 8 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. Details: Nancy Cook 407-4843069 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. Details: Laurie Jean Harrington or John Williams 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. Child care available. Details: Dixie at LongwoodCOSA@aol.com or 407-312-3494, or cosa-recovery.org GriefShare Mondays, September 12 to December 5, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., room 4206. GriefShare is a ministry to walk alongside those who are grieving due to the death of a loved one. The cost: $22 for the GriefShare journal, available at the Northland Bookstore. Details: griefshare@northlandchurch.net 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. Details: 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 Pauline Hale at pauline.hale@ northlandchurch.net. Details: Skye Engel at 407-834-3158 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. Details: David at dbt197@gmail.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. Details: 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

Register at calendar.northlandchurch.net sexual integrity. Workbook cost: $19.95 at Northland’s bookstore. Details: Bryan at 816206-4167, Jim at 407-701-7796, or Kevin Urichko at 407-949-7166 or kevin.urichko@ northlandchurch.net SAA for Men Mondays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., room 1115, Student Ministries and Care Center and Thursdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., room 5104. 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. Details: David at dbt197@gmail.com or 407-687-5390, or saa-recovery.org Sexual Integrity Process Group Mondays, 6 to 7:30 p.m., parlor, Reformed Theological Seminary, Oviedo. Join a fellowship of men pursuing sexual integrity. This group is for any man who wishes to grow in sexual integrity and wholeness. It is designed to help those who struggle with any form of compulsive sexual behavior. The group provides the opportunity to engage in a more deeply relational process of growth. We welcome all men who seek to grow in sexual integrity and to live in greater freedom. Details: Nathan Bennett at nathan.bennett@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4000

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

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS Adoption/Foster Care Ministry Third Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Are you interested or experienced in adoption or foster care? This group provides information, community and enrichment. Child care is available; contact Pauline Hale at pauline.hale@northlandchurch. net. Details: 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. Details: Abi Mills at abi.mills@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0547 Arabic Distributed Church Sundays, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., the Rink. This group meets for Bible study, fellowship, prayer and praise in the Arabic language. The class targets those who need to worship in Arabic. Child care is available.

Details: 407-949-4018, ext. 1712 or arabic@ northlandchurch.net

Creative Bible Journaling The first Thursday of each month starting September 1, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Northland Bookstore. We will share a short devotional on the passage of choice, show the page and techniques, and encourage creativity. Looking forward to a fun time sharing and creating together? This blends a Bible study and an expression of worship. Every page is an amazing work of art. Details: Donna Kannon at donna.kannon@northlandchurch. net or 407-949-7199 Co-ed Flag Football Saturdays, 9:30 a.m., Sunnytown Park, Casselberry. Join us for adult coed flag football for 6 on 6 with halftime devotionals. No skills required. Just looking for fun and fellowship. Details: Dan Brown at 269-5996537 or Chris Curran at 407-687-6537 or tbbuc40@netzero.com Game Night Thursdays, 6 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink. Add some active fun to your week. Come play board games, video games and sports with us. All ages are welcome. Details: gamenight@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4036 The Gathering (Young Adults Ministry) Third Thursday every month, 7 p.m., The Rink. A gathering of young adults (whether or not students, married or professionals) who desire to be in community with one another. There will be worship and discussion, and they will discover ways to be the church together. Details: youngadults@northlandchurch.net Golf Ministry - Links Fellowship of Central Florida Second Friday of each month, various locations. Links is a nondenominational Christian ministry whose mission is to link golfers around the world with other Christian golfers. Each month they have a different speaker and golf format. The cost is reasonable and includes golf, a cart, range balls, tax and prizes. Details: and reservations: Parks Reinhardt at 407-335-4223 or linksfellowship@cfl.rr.com Hispanic Gathering Sundays, 12:30 p.m., fellowship hall. “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!” (Psalm 133:1, KJV). Join them for a joyful time of worship and going deeper in studying God’s Word in Spanish. Details: Leonardo Mateus at leonardo.mateus@northlandchurch.net or 407-459-3650 Reunión Dominical Hispana Domingos Domingos, 12:30 p.m., fellowship hall. “Mirad cuan Bueno y cuan delicioso es habitar los hermanos juntos en armonía!” (Sal. 133:1). Únete a ellos para un hermoso tiempo de alabanza y adoración profundizando en el estudio de la palabra de Dios en español. Details: Leonardo Mateus a leonardo.mateus@northlandchurch.net or 407-459-3650 JOY (Just Older Youths) Connection The second and fourth Wednesday of each month beginning October 12, 10:30 a.m.

to noon, fellowship hall, Student Ministries and CARE Center. Come join our group as we fellowship and encourage one another. Our first meeting will be an introduction of friends and a view of where we will start our friendship. Our theme will be “finishing strong.” With this in mind, we will spend our first nine meetings learning about our spiritual gifts. We will discover our own personal spiritual gifts and how these gifts benefit others and the church as a whole. Details: Brian King at brian.king@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0567 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 Pauline Hale at pauline. hale@northlandchurch.net for child care for children 10 and under. www.facebook. com/knitandchat. Details: Cassie Small at cassandra.543@juno.com or 407-834-5203 Life in Community Sundays, 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., rooms 4209-10. Most of us live in a shadow of what God intended for us. Life in Community calls us into the light. Reclaiming Scripture’s stunning vision of gospel-centered community, it inspires us to live in love unbounded and awesome relationships. Details: Jeremy Jobson at jeremy.jobson@ northlandchurch.net Life in Community Sundays starting September 18, 9 to 10:30 a.m., room 4209. Personal churches, home groups, small groups, spiritual families. You hear about them a lot. Looking to participate in one, or even start one, but not sure where to start? This is for you! Gather with others as we explore what it looks like to be part of a spiritual family that follows Jesus together. We’ll discuss challenges to building community, attributes that can help it form and grow, and ways you can begin to live out the mission of Jesus with others in your everyday life. The cost: $14 for the book, available in the Northland Bookstore. Details: Jeff Bell at jeff.bell@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7182 Men’s Racquetball Group Wednesdays, 6 p.m., Sanlando Park in Altamonte Springs. After game time, the group members sit on benches and fellowship by telling life’s stories and praying for one another’s needs. No experience is required. Details: 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. Details: Stephanie Ball at stephanieball1@yahoo.com and Katie Justice at katiejustice5@gmail.com Motorcycle Ministry St. Jude Ride Saturday, September 24, 9:30 a.m., call for meetup location. The group will meet at 9:30 a.m. and depart at 10 for Gator Joe’s beachfront restaurant in Ocklawaha. This ride, for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, will take place on country roads through three counties. Donations will be per motorcycle. Details: Lori Landers at 352-589-7710

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! Details: Joan Siegel at siegeljk@aol.com Signing Choir Sundays starting September 11, 1 to 2:30 p.m., room 5100, Children’s Worship Wing. Using American Sign Language and physical movement, the choir’s goal is to lead members of the deaf and hardof-hearing community in worship in an environment where they can express the lyrics and “see the beat.” Adults and teens are welcome; participants must attend, but they do not need experience. Details: northlandchurch.net/signingchoir or Eleanor Tracey at eleanor.tracey@northlandchurch. net Tennis Saturdays, 8 a.m., Red Bug Lake Park. Details: Jeff Rossmeissl at 407-489-6096 Thursday Evening Prayer Meeting Thursdays, 6 to 7 p.m., room 4128. You are invited to join us for the intercessory prayer time. We intercede for the weekly prayer requests submitted online. We also pray for the elders, pastors, staff, congregations and communities. We pray for the distributed churches, local and global partners, missionaries, ministries and much more. Details: Gus Davies at gus.davies@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4008 Hispanic Ministry - Spanish Translation Sundays, 9 and 11 a.m. services. Spanish translation is available online and listening devices are available at the Welcome Desk. Join the Facebook page at www. facebook.com/northlandhispano. Details: Leonardo Mateus at leonardo.mateus@ northlandchurch.net or 407-459-3650 Ministerio Hispano - Traducción a Español Domingos, en los servicios de las 9 y 11 a.m. Traducción a español esta disponible en línea. Los auriculares para escuchar el servicio estan disponibles en el Mostrador de Bienvenida o “Welcome Desk”. Información en nuestra página de Facebook en www. facebook.com/northlandhispano. Details: Leonardo Mateus at leonardo.mateus@ northlandchurch.net or 407-459-3650 Writing Memoir for God Saturday, September 10, 10 a.m. to noon, room 4206. As a Christian, each of us has stories of how God has showed up in our life. Memoir is an opportunity to bring those stories into written form as a testimony to God’s goodness. In a world that often seems chaotic and hopeless, Memoir also can serve as a ray of hope to others. Sharon Spano, who has a master’s degree in creative nonfiction, will lead the class. In this two-hour session, she will introduce participants to the basic elements of a memoir. They also will discuss the potential of a six-week course where they will come together as a writing group in support of one another’s work. No prior writing experience is necessary. Details: Heather Subbert at heather.subbert@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1828

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

provide orientation and training. Details: Jeneba Davies at 407-435-4673 or jenesthe1@bellsouth.net Christians in Public Education CIPE inspires Christians to embrace their God-ordained role as missionaries in public education, whether as teachers, custodians, bus drivers, cafeteria workers or administrators, helping them to recognize how their walk as Christians impacts everyone around them. Details: Nan Parker at 352-6029200 or nancparker@gmail.com, Gracia Miller at 407-415-1461 or millergracia@gmail.com, christiansinpubliceducation.org or ceai.org

Communion Servers Communion servers are needed the first weekend of each month. Training provided. Details: Karen Hays at communion@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0575

Co-facilitate Classes in the Jail Men, women or couples are needed to share their faith and knowledge with Seminole County inmates who desire a change in their lives. Training and workbooks are provided. This is a twice-a-month commitment. Details: Dale Cowart at dale.cowart@ northlandchurch.net

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.

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

Special Needs Children and Teens Sundays, assist during the 11 a.m. worship service. Details: Heather Subbert at 407-937-1828 or heather.subbert@ 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 self-sufficient. Details: Dale Cowart at dale.cowart@ Northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7165

Ushers and Greeters Greet and seat those attending worship services. No experience necessary. Details: Barbara Gritter at barbara.gritter@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4000 Weekday Welcome Desk Weekday volunteers are needed to answer phones and greet visitors. Flexible hours. Details: Barbara Gritter at barbara.gritter@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4000 Welcome Team Believers are needed to make phone calls, welcoming first-time visitors and connecting with interested attendees regarding various ministry projects. Training provided, flexible hours. Details: Brian King at brian.king@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0567

Serve With Northland Blood Drive Sunday, September 11, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Northland at Longwood. To reduce your waiting time, you may schedule a time slot at www.floridasbloodcenters.org. Details: Ruth Sapp at ruth.sapp@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4039

Harvest Time International needs volunteers. This mission ministry needs volunteers to check in clients; help with office work, fundraising and social media; stock shelves; and sort relief products Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The ministry also accepts community service volunteers. Learn more at harvesttime. org. Details: 407-878-5526 or volunteer@ harvesttime.org Hospice of the Comforter Volunteers provide patient and family support, as well as crucial administrative assistance, community outreach, fundraising and help with special projects. Free training is provided. Details: Volunteer Services Department at 407-379-2254, or hospiceofthecomforter.org/ volunteers Live Worship With Inmates Servant leaders are needed to attend worship in the jail and connect with the inmates. Opportunities exist at all worship service times. No experience is necessary. Details: Dale Cowart at dale.cowart@ northlandchurch.net

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. Details: Dale Cowart at dale.cowart@ northlandchurch.net

Longwood Health Care Center Sundays, 9 a.m., sanctuary. Give hugs and show love to the residents of the facility behind Northland on Grant Street. People are needed to bring the residents to the Sunday 9 a.m. service at Northland at Longwood. Details: Patsy Grannan at 407-538-5209 or pjgrannan@yahoo.com

Child Evangelism Fellowship of Central Florida Needs Volunteers Serve in Good News Clubs in public elementary schools after school. They

Men Mentoring Fatherless Boys No age limit or experience required. Must be able to devote at least one hour per week. Details: David Keys at nlmentoring@gmail.com

Mentors and Classroom Assistants Mentors and classroom assistants are needed for Milwee Middle School students in Longwood. Need to be 18 years old or older and available at least one hour per week until the end of the school year. Must complete SCPS Dividend process. Details: Buzz Vincent, Milwee Middle School at 407-4639398 or blv292@cfl.rr.com PetPals Saturdays, except the fifth Saturday of the month. Share your pets with people in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and more. Details: Ann Clark at ann@clarkmail.us or 407-808-7892 Reading/Tutoring Ministry Wednesdays, 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Goldsboro Elementary Magnet School, Sanford. Adults through seniors, especially retirees, read as Nanas and Papas to kindergarteners and/or tutor first- or secondgraders in reading or math for one, two or three hours. Tutoring may be done on alternate days. Details: Rebekah Richey at handr527@aol.com or 407-252-7009

Special Events Free Movie Night: “Finding Nemo” Friday, September 16, 6 to 7 p.m., picnicstyle dinner, 7 to 8:45 p.m., movie, The Rink. The creators at Pixar take us under the sea to the world of clown fish Marlin and his son Nemo. When the defiant Nemo takes off from his dad and gets captured by a tropical fish seeker, he finds himself stuck in a fishbowl in a dentist’s office. Marlin and his well-meaning, but wacky, friend Dory embark on an epic journey to find his son. Bring your family’s picnic-style dinner, along with a blanket and/or lawn chairs. Free popcorn will be available. Details: Debbie Blahnik at debbie.blahnik@northlandchurch.net or 407949-7162 Passion Conference 2017 Monday, January 2. Register before October 31. Are you between 18 and 25 years old? Want to worship God with 75,000 other 18- to 25-year-olds? The Passion Conference is a gathering of college students and young adults from across the nation, and around the world, to worship God with such artists as Chris Tomlin, David Crowder, Christy Nockels, Hillsong United and Kristian Stanfill, and hear from such speakers as Louie Giglio, Ravi Zacharias, John Piper, Christine Caine and others. This three-day event is in Atlanta, and Northland is taking a group! However, there are only 75 spots, so register ASAP. The cost: $325. Details: Jordan Gritter at jordan.gritter@ northlandchurch.net

Donations

Please take clean, usable clothing, toys, household items, nonperishable food items and supplies to The Sharing Center, Fairmont Plaza, 600 N. Highway 17-92, Longwood. Details: 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. Details: Judy Head at judy.head@northlandchurch.net Vehicles Needed at LifeHope. Many families working with the LifeHope ministry are able

to obtain a job and begin the process of getting back on their feet, but transportation becomes a barrier. Vehicles must be safe and in good working condition. Details: Bud Abt at 407-415-0036 or bud.abt@ northlandchurch.net to donate your vehicle Men’s casual clothes, backpacks, blankets, tennis shoes and hygienic supplies, are needed by Downtown Homeless ministry at St. George’s Orthodox Church, a ministry to the homeless in Orlando. Details: Dave Mullen at dmull77@yahoo.com Christian and classic children’s books as well as parenting and marriage books are needed for the Northland Children’s and Family library. Details: Bethany Durys at bethany.durys@northlandchurch.net or 407937-0541 Bibles are needed for the Downtown Homeless Ministry. Donate new or used Bibles at the Northland Bookstore. Details: Dave Mullen at dmull77@yahoo.com Bed sheets, pillowcases and other items are needed at Safehouse of Seminole for battered women and their children. Complete needs list at www.safehouseofseminole.org. Details: admin@safehouseofseminole.org or 407-302-5220 Recovery House of Central Florida needs donations to help support its men’s residential peer-run and peer-driven ninemonth program dealing with drug addiction and alcoholism. The house needs donations of vehicles to transport the men to church, items for 12-step meetings and work, lawn equipment, tools and appliances. Details: 407-323-5857

Beyond Northland ADULTS Abortion Recovery Bible study for post-abortive men or women that meets in a confidential, supportive setting. Details: Reveille Ministries at 407-333-0404 Back-to-School Prayer Breakfast Saturday, September 24, 8:45 to 11 a.m., Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs, 350 Northlake Blvd., Altamonte Springs. Join Christians in Public Education (CIPE) for this annual event, featuring keynote speaker Scott Humston, an artist, entertainer and evangelist, along with the Seminole High School Gospel Choir. Details: christiansinpubliceducation@gmail.com Community Bible Study Wednesdays starting September 7, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Community United Methodist Church, 4921 S. U.S. Highway 17-92, Casselberry. Join them in studying the Gospel of Matthew. They are an interdenominational women’s Bible study serving Orlando and the surrounding area, and they offer effective teaching, small group discussion, genuine fellowship and a children’s program. Women from all backgrounds and with all levels of Bible knowledge are welcome. Registration is always open. Details: Paula Porter at 407325-3154 or communitybiblestudy.org

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I have a prayer request? Prayer request line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4025 or pray.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 Gilbert Kingsley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0540 gilbert.kingsley@northlandchurch.net Bill Wolfe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1803 bill.wolfe@northlandchurch.net Jim Dees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1827 jim.dees@northlandchurch.net

PASTOR’S BIO During Dr. Hunter’s tenure, which began in 1985, Northland has grown from 200 faithful souls to a Floridabased congregation of 20,000 that worships worldwide via the web. Before accepting the pastorate at Northland, he served as a United Methodist minister for 15 years in Indiana. He and his wife, Becky, have been partners in the ministry since their marriage in 1972. Becky is the former president of the Global Pastors Wives Network and is the author of “Being Good to Your Husband On Purpose” (Creation House). The Hunters raised three sons and have seven grandchildren. 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.

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

I am interested in a Care Ministry? Barbara Olsen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7183 or barbara.olsen@northlandchurch.net I want to become a member? Barbara Gritter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0557 or barbara.gritter@northlandchurch.net I have accepted Christ into my heart and wish to be baptized? Diane Jones (infants–grade school). . . . . 407-949-7188 or diane.jones@northlandchurch.net Sharon Ferreira (adult/student) . . . . . . . . 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@northlandchurch.net I need information on Student Ministries? Jenna Blankespoor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7194 or jenna.blankespoor@northlandchurch.net

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.

I need information about Children’s Ministries? Debbie Blahnik. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .407-949-7162 or debbie.blahnik@northlandchurch.net

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 Short-term Mission Trips? Patti Harshey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0573 or patti.harshey@northlandchurch.net; or visit SomedayIsToday.net

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

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

I want to help at Northland? The Hub. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7178 or hub@northlandchurch.net I want to get involved in a serve project? Judy Head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-388-5798 or judy.head@northlandchurch.net; or visit northlandchurch.net/serve I am getting married? Sharon Ferreira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@northlandchurch.net I need to plan a funeral? Sharon Ferreira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@northlandchurch.net I want to learn more about your Hispanic Ministry? Quiero aprender más acerca de su Ministerio Hispano. Leonardo Mateus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1824 or leonardo.mateus@northlandchurch.net I have a special needs child or if I have special needs? Heather Subbert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1828 or heather.subbert@northlandchurch.net I am facing an unforeseen/unexpected financial crisis and need guidance and resources? LifeHope Info Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7151 Visit us online to submit an application: northlandchurch.net/lifehope Computer’s available in care center Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. I need information on jail/prison transition ministries? Dale Cowart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7165 or dale.cowart@northlandchurch.net I need information on 121Hope Anti-Trafficking Ministry? Abi Mills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0547 or abi.mills@northlandchurch.net