Worship Guide-Respond 40, 2015 by Northland Church

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WHAT’S CURRENT! GAME NIGHT!

BAPTISM OPPORTUNITY

If you haven’t taken this important step as a disciple of Jesus Christ, now is the time! Be baptized by a Northland minister in a heated pool. You can participate individually or as a family. Sunday, October 11, 2 p.m., the Watkins’ home.

Grab a bite to eat, and have fun playing board games, video games or sports. You choose. Let’s play! Thursday starting October 8, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink.

Come to the water.

Come out, play, and connect!

Info at calendar.northlandchurch.net.

THE SMART STEPFAMILY

Is yours a blended family? You are not alone in your journey. A blended family begins after loss and change, which affect all members of the family. Become a “smart” stepfamily through practical and realistic solutions to the common issues stepfamilies face. This eightweek biblically based DVD series is facilitated by Jeff and Tammy Reinking. Sundays starting October 11, 9 to 10:30 a.m., room 4204. Register at calendar.northlandchurch.net.

BALLET GALA

WELCOME! Let’s worship God together! The mission of Northland, A Church Distributed is to Respond to God for the Benefit of Others. Our Vision is to see people coming to Christ and to be transformed together as we link locally and globally to worship and serve everywhere, every day. Join us! Our website has hundreds of archived worship services, stories about the great work God is doing and ways for YOU to Be the Church Everywhere, Every Day.

Featuring premier dancers from Ukraine, Cuba and Brazil. Highlighting famous excerpts from such masterpieces as “Swan Lake,” “Don Quixote,” “Romeo and Juliet,” and more, this community event precedes our weekend of worship with the Kiev Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. Don’t miss it! Friday, October 16, 7 p.m., Longwood site.

END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

STOP BY THE HUB

• Being in the hospital can be a difficult thing for patients and families alike. The hospital visitation team is available to visit, pray for and come alongside people in the journey.

Victims are usually unaware of the resources that can help keep them safe. SafeHouse of Seminole will be in the foyer this weekend and would love to talk to you about identifying and reporting domestic violence.

Hospital visitation team; Godly Wisdom for Business

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Learn more at leavethehurtbehind.com.

Ballet tickets are available at northlandchurch.net/ballet.

• Is business your ministry? The Godly Wisdom for Business class is taught by Dr. Samuel C. Certo of Rollins College. The focus is how to become a wiser business leader by integrating biblical and business principles. Stop by The Hub and learn more about these opportunities and more!

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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 Visit an Info Kiosk in the foyer or The Hub. Call 407-949-4000. 530 Dog Track Road, Longwood, FL 32750

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

Financial Report — September 22 to 28, 2015 This Week

This Year to Date

Need. . . . . . . . . . . 239,151 Need. . . . . . . . . 9,326,889 Received. . . . . . . 209,640 Received. . . . . . 8,991,549 Difference. . . . . . . (29,511) Difference. . . . . (335,340)

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.)

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A New Reality Begins With Prayer WORSHIP FOCUS

Worship God today for His faithfulness in hearing and answering our prayers. He has

promised that His eyes are on the righteous and His ears are attentive to our cries. So call upon Him while He may be found. He has promised that wherever two or three of His children are gathered, He will be. So do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer with thanksgiving, join with others and present your requests to God. Expect to see Him work in your life and your community.

Prayer is something deeper than words. It is present in the soul before it has been formulated into words. And it abides in the soul after the last words of prayer have passed over our lips. Prayer is an attitude of our hearts, an attitude of mind. Prayer is a definite attitude of our hearts toward God, an attitude which He in heaven immediately recognizes as prayer, as an appeal to His heart. Whether it takes the form of words or not, does not mean anything to God, only to ourselves. – O. Hallesby (1879-1961), Prayer, London: Inter-varsity Christian Fellowship, 1943, reprint, Augsburg Fortress Books, 1975, 1994, p. 16

Dear God, silence al l voices within our mind s but your own. Help us to seek and be able your will. May our pray to follow ers be joined with th ose of our sisters an d brothers in the faith together we may glorif , that y your name and enjoy your fellowship foreve r. In Jesus’ name, Ame n. – Th e Worship Sourcebook

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SCRIPTURE FOCUS

1 Peter 3:12 (NASB) “For the eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous, And His ears attend to their prayer, But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

2 Chronicles 7:14 (NASB) “… and My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”

UPCOMING WEEKS

has obviously and graciously Share stories of times that God answered your prayer. ur family, creating a dynamic yo ge an ch er eth tog g yin pra How could d is working in your lives? of looking together for where Go sest prayer a central facet of your clo What would it look like to make relationships? your tipping point of prayer among a ate cre to e tak it uld wo t ha W broader spiritual community?

Week 41: October 10-12 SERMON: Tipping Point, Being in Community Is a Tipping Point (John 13:35), with Pastor Vernon Rainwater Week 42: October 17-19 SERMON: Tipping Point, A New Sense of Biography and Geography (John 3:16), with Pastor Joel C. Hunter. Featuring the Kiev Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, and the Orlando Russian Ballet.

WHAT’S CURRENT!

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED OCTOBER 3-5, 2015

GAME NIGHT!

BAPTISM OPPORTUNITY

Come out, play, and connect!

Come to the water.

Grab a bite to eat, and have fun playing board games, video games or sports. You choose. Let’s play! Thursday starting October 8, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink.

Info at calendar.northlandchurch.net.

THE SMART STEPFAMILY

BALLET GALA

LET US KNOW!

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

Phone_______________________________________________________________________________________

WELCOME! Let’s worship God together!

END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Featuring premier dancers from Ukraine, Cuba and Brazil.

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!

Highlighting famous excerpts from such masterpieces as “Swan Lake,” “Don Quixote,” “Romeo and Juliet,” and more, this community event precedes our weekend of worship with the Kiev Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. Don’t miss it! Friday, October 16, 7 p.m., Longwood site.

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.

Ballet tickets are available at northlandchurch.net/ballet.

STOP BY THE HUB

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Hospital visitation team; Godly Wisdom for Business

• Being in the hospital can be a difficult thing for patients and families alike. The hospital visitation team is available to visit, pray for and come alongside people in the journey.

Learn more at leavethehurtbehind.com.

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Financial Report — September 22 to 28, 2015 This Week

This Year to Date

Need. . . . . . . . . . . 239,151 Need. . . . . . . . . 9,326,889 Received. . . . . . . 209,640 Received. . . . . . 8,991,549 Difference. . . . . . . (29,511) Difference. . . . . (335,340)

WHAT’S CURRENT!

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED OCTOBER 3-5, 2015

GAME NIGHT!

BAPTISM OPPORTUNITY

Come out, play, and connect!

Come to the water.

Grab a bite to eat, and have fun playing board games, video games or sports. You choose. Let’s play! Thursday starting October 8, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink.

Info at calendar.northlandchurch.net.

THE SMART STEPFAMILY

BALLET GALA

LET US KNOW!

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

Phone_______________________________________________________________________________________

WELCOME! Let’s worship God together!

END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Featuring premier dancers from Ukraine, Cuba and Brazil.

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.

Ballet tickets are available at northlandchurch.net/ballet.

STOP BY THE HUB

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Hospital visitation team; Godly Wisdom for Business

• Being in the hospital can be a difficult thing for patients and families alike. The hospital visitation team is available to visit, pray for and come alongside people in the journey.

Learn more at leavethehurtbehind.com.

northlandchurch.net

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Financial Report — September 22 to 28, 2015 This Week

This Year to Date

Need. . . . . . . . . . . 239,151 Need. . . . . . . . . 9,326,889 Received. . . . . . . 209,640 Received. . . . . . 8,991,549 Difference. . . . . . . (29,511) Difference. . . . . (335,340)

OCTOBER 2015

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LIFE IN COMMUNITY

BAPTISM OPPORTUNITY

CHECK OUT THE HUB

Sundays starting October 4, 6:30 p.m., rooms 4209-10. Led by Pastor John Tardonia.

COME TO THE WATER! If you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t taken this important step as a disciple of Jesus Christ, now is the time!

Looking to get connected? Need more information? Want some coffee and conversation?

Learn how to unleash the power of extraordinary community. Details on page 8.

Find more info on page 8, OR visit northlandchurch.net/baptism.

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

About Northland, A Church Distributed WHAT WE BELIEVE The Bible

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

God

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

The Means of Salvation

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

Security, Assurance and Responsibility

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

Man

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

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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Live Concurrent Worship

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

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

The Christian’s Walk

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

The Eternal State

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

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

â&#x20AC;&#x201C; This prayer by Walter Brueggemann was taken from Awed to Heaven, Rooted in Earth: Prayers of Walter Brueggemann (2002) and reproduced with permission of Augsburg Fortress Publishers.

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Saving Lives in Peru BY SUSAN HOLOWECKY

In an effort to keep the Northland congregation informed, we continue to highlight the important work our supported missionaries are doing. Here is a glimpse into the life-saving work Susan Holowecky, a Northland-supported missionary, is engaged in on a daily basis as field coordinator in Yurimaguas, in the Amazon Basin of Peru.

hen we opened the Hogar Materno Hannah (or Maternal Care Center) in 2002, we had no idea of the range of ministry in which we would eventually be involved. We began by taking in pregnant women who had been designated high risk by the Peruvian Health Department. Our area had a high maternal mortality rate and needed a home where indigent women could stay while in town waiting to give birth. In our state, we have almost no roads, and our moms live from a few hours to several days away by boat. If they have a crisis situation before or during birth, there is no time to get to a hospital, and dying on the way into the city is a very real possibility. Providing a shelter for these pregnant women to stay in became the solution. So we began. We ministered the gospel to the women and their family members, and many have received Christ, while others have grown in their walk with God through our discipleship. Several months later, the hospital called and asked if we would mind caring for a little baby boy recovering from pneumonia. Wanting to extend our service to the community, we said yes. What we didn’t know was that the 8-monthold baby weighed only 5 1/2 pounds and had a severe cleft palate. Our director had to feed him with an eyedropper. She had no experience with this type of severe malnutrition, and it was frightening just to hold him. We prayed every step of the way, and our great God responded, healing the precious little one of pneumonia and dysentery. He left a few months later, weighing 13 pounds. Though he went home fully recovered, sadly, he came back at nearly 18 months old, weighing about eight pounds. His baby sister was malnourished too, and his mom left them with us and basically never looked back. So the authorities asked us to take them in, and we did. We began to widen our ministry to children at risk. We now provide a number of services in our community. We take in a variety of patients who need recovery when there is no bed space at the hospital; we take in children who are abandoned, neglected, abused or kidnapped into sex trafficking who have managed to escape. Once we were “given” a newborn baby who was left in a field. There is no other home for children in Yurimaguas, so the local authorities come to us with every kind of situation. My wonderful Peruvian staff members minister to the moms and children – and all the relatives they bring along with them. (The moms usually have other small children they can’t leave at home because their husbands work all day in the fields.) God is lifted up; people are discipled; lives are saved. All this takes place because God’s people care enough to get involved in missions by helping to finance the ministry. Some choose to come here and help us construct our buildings, paint our rooms, organize the medicines, or just hold the babies and play with the children. We are grateful for all your help, and our God will honor your labor of love.

Another child, 2-month-old Kelly, was dying from extreme dehydration and malnourishment. Her parents had walked for a day and a half to bring her to us for prayer. We were at a church anniversary in a remote village eight hours upriver. I was shocked to see her condition and took her to the village health post, but the technician didn’t have a needle small enough to start the IV she desperately needed. By outboard canoe, we rushed her to the nearest doctor, four hours away, who had the right size needle and the ability to do it. He was a friend of ours, and he got her into the hospital in Yurimaguas, even farther downriver, by the next day. They kept her only two days and then released her back to us at the Hogar. But God kept His hand on her. She has been recovering with us for four weeks now, and He has done amazing things! Please keep her in your prayers, as she has an extreme cleft palate, which eventually will need surgery. And her parents are only 15 and 16 years old. Your prayers and support help make little Kelly’s recovery possible. Thank you so much for all you do.

It was July 2 at a church anniversary eight hours upriver, and Kelly was dying from dehydration and malnourishment. Her parents had walked for two days to bring her to us for prayer. We rushed her to the health post by outboard, and she was put into the hospital in Yurimaguas, where she was kept only two days. She has been recovering with us at the Hogar for four weeks now, and look what God has done! Please keep her in your prayers. Kelly on July 29, 2015.

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SERVING TO EMPOWER LifeHope Childcare Center G

reat news! Northland is expanding its LifeHope Ministry! As you may have noticed, we have two new buildings on-site, which will house the new LifeHope Childcare Center. The LifeHope Childcare Center will serve single mothers with children ages 6 weeks to 18 months, providing them with free infant childcare. LCC is a way the LifeHope Ministry can assist single mothers who face the barrier of affording childcare while trying to attain their goal of self-sufficiency, such as going back to school or job hunting. LCC mothers also will receive holistic services from the LifeHope Ministry, other CARE Center Ministries and the community. If you have questions about the childcare center and how you can be involved, contact Angela Davies at 407937-0554 or angela.davies@northlandchurch.net.

The Christmas Store

an you believe the year is almost over and the holiday season is quickly approaching? This year Northland at Longwood will host its first-ever Northland Christmas Store to help families in need during the Christmas season. When we draw closer to the holidays, you will start to notice Christmas trees with paper ornaments throughout the foyer. To participate, simply take an ornament with a suggested gift idea for a boy and a girl. All gifts collected will be available to families in early December at a reduced rate. To participate in the Christmas Store, families will need to fill out an application and register for a shopping time. The application will be available online at northlandchurch.net/ lifehope. If you would like to help, you can serve in three ways: Purchase new, unwrapped gifts; donate monetarily; or volunteer to work in the Christmas Store. Questions? Contact Judy Head at judy.head@northlandchurch.net or 407-388-5798.

any victims of domestic violence are unaware of the resources in our area that can help keep them safe. Start the conversation by painting one of your nails purple (you too, men!) in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month this October. Our partners from SafeHouse will be in The Hub the first weekend of October and would love to talk to you about identifying and reporting domestic violence. You can even host your own Purple Party! Find out how at paintitpurple. weebly.com. If you have questions about domestic violence or SafeHouse, visit safehouseofseminole.org.

When Helping Hurts 2-Day Seminar

hat if poverty isn’t just about a lack of food, money or clothing? If you have ever asked yourself that question, join distributed elder Jim Dees and his team as they host a two-day DVD seminar taught by Dr. Brian Fikkert, coauthor of “When Helping Hurts.” The seminar teaches how to effectively help people in need, moving beyond good intentions to lasting change. The seminar will be held Friday, October 23 from 5 to 8 p.m., with dinner, and Saturday, October 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with lunch, meeting in room 4206. Childcare will be provided. Register at northlandchurch.net/ calendar. For more information, contact Jim Dess at jimdees@ vermeersoutheast.com.

Expanding Prison and Jail Ministry Impacting Youths

olunteers from Northland’s Prison and Jail Ministry have made an impact in the lives of 43 youths at Sumter Correctional Institute. God has invited us into an amazing journey with these young men, giving us an opportunity to show the love of Christ and build community in a hard-to-reach place. Last week Northland delivered a video conferencing system to Sumter CI, which will be used to video chat with the youths weekdays, giving us a unique ability to have ongoing conversation. For information on how you can join this opportunity to serve the youths, contact Dale Cowart at dale.cowart@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7165.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Monthly Ministry Meetings

oin us each month as we dig deeper into areas where you can start to serve. Monthly meetings are a great way to meet new people and find your “Us” with a similar interest in serving God. Disaster Response – Fourth Tuesday of the month, 6 to 8 p.m., Fellowship Hall. For details, contact Judy Head at judy. head@northlandchurch.net or 407-388-5798. 121Hope (Northland’s anti-human trafficking ministry) – Second Thursday of the month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall. For details, contact Abi Mills at abi.mills@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0547. Adoption and Foster Care – Third Thursday of the month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall. For details, contact Dale Cowart at dale.cowart@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7165. Prison and Jail Ministry – Fourth Thursday of the month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall. For details, contact Dale Cowart at dale.cowart@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7165.

Northland Partnering With Union for Reformed Judaism on Serve Project

orthland has been given a great honor to work alongside our brothers at Union for Reformed Judaism (URJ). In our time together, we will be serving at Seminole Work Opportunity Program (SWOP) on Sunday, November 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Projects include painting, cleaning, landscaping and fence repair. Lunch will be provided to all those participating. SWOP has been committed to creating opportunities of independence for adults with disabilities since 1980. If you’re available, join us in serving this amazing organization. Questions? Contact Judy Head at judy.head@ northlandchurch.net or 407-388-5798.

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MAKE A CONNECTION … Let’s Play! BY REBECCA LANG

s the new Game Night approaches, Northland chatted with James Li about his background and the new night of fun.

Rebecca: James, you’ve been a part of various ministries at Northland, including sports, Student Ministries and even special needs. Tell us a little about your background, as you have had touchpoints in several areas over the years.

great deal over the years from the Egyptians, as they are sold out for Jesus and use such things as sports and games so well to reach people for Christ.

“For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.”

James: Before meeting Jesus – 1 Timothy 4:8 (NIV) face to face, my background was primarily from sports and entertainment. I’ve worked in the film industry as a fight choreographer on multiple blockbuster films, but I would say most people know me as an athlete winning multiple ISKA World Championships on ESPN. All glory to God! I retired from competition last year and now plan to use sports and games for the distributed church. Rebecca: You recently returned from Alexandria, Egypt. Please share a little about your trip. James: Egypt is an amazing country! The food is delicious, and the people are warm and hospitable. I have learned a

Rebecca: Speaking of sports and games, Game Night is approaching. Tell us about Thursday nights. James: Starting Thursday, October 8, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., we will be meeting in The Rink, grabbing a bite to eat, and playing board games in the foyer, video games in the game room or sports on the field. You choose. Let’s play! Rebecca: Sounds great! Looking forward to joining in the fun!

Who: You! What: Game Night, with sports, board games and video games When: Thursday nights starting October 8 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Northland’s Rink auditorium, Rink game room, Rink foyer and field Why: To play and have fun! How: Meet us in The Rink. Questions? Contact James at j.li@northlandchurch.net.

Board games are a fun way to get together.

The new sports field is ready to go.

Get your game faces on.

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STUDENT MINISTRIES 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

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

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 friend-connecting small groups. An optional café meal is available for $3. If you’ve never been to a Student Ministries program before, register by completing the online profile at northlandchurch.net/middleschool.

I AM THIRD Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink. Ninth- to 12thgraders are invited to an evening of small and large group discipleship, worship and community. Small groups meet from 6 to 6:50 p.m., food and games are available from 6:50 to 7:15 p.m., and everyone comes together at 7:15 p.m. First-time attendees are encouraged to complete the high school profile at northlandchurch.net/highschool before attending.

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

Servant Leadership Ministry We offer servant leadership training and opportunities to serve for 9th-graders (Setup Crew), 10th- to 12th-graders (LUGheads, and Welcome, Admin, Creative and Café teams) and college students (small group leaders and work crews). For more information and application links, go to northlandchurch.net/highschool.

Mark Your Calendar! Jenna Blankespoor at 407-949-7194 or jenna. blankespoor@northlandchurch.net

Middle School Fall Retreat 2015 Calling all middle school students! This is a weekend you do not want to miss! We will spend the weekend at Southwind, A Young Life Camp in Ocklawaha, Florida, and it is going to be awesome. Come and worship, learn ... and just have fun! When: Friday, October 9 to Sunday, October 11 Where: Southwind, A Young Life Camp, Ocklawaha, Florida Check-in: 5 p.m. Friday, October 9, The Rink Departure: 6 p.m. Friday, October 9, via Holiday Coach Lines Return: 2 p.m. Sunday, October 11, The Rink Sign-up: northlandchurch.wufoo.com/forms/middle-schoolfall-retreat-15

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CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

Children’s Church

Cooperative School at Northland

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.

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

• 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: Linda Fox

Why did you act it out?

Children’s Ministries would like to congratulate Linda Fox for being recognized as our Volunteer of the Month! Linda has volunteered with our Access Ministries team for three years as a Buddy to children with special needs and disabilities. She is flexible, patient and reliable – characteristics that make her a great role model for other volunteers. Thank you, Linda, for all you do. We are blessed by your service!

We learned that to be strong in the Lord means to let Him make your heart strong to love Him and your mind strong to choose what is right in His eyes. Paul wanted his friends to know that God makes them strong in the Lord. He said to put on the invisible armor of God (Ephesians 6:10, 13, 15-18).

Mark Your Calendar!

Is your child ready to take First Communion? Young Disciples Step 2 Class Sundays beginning October 25 (no class November 29), 3 to 4:30 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. 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. This six-week study concludes with the celebration of Communion on December 6. A parent or adult must attend classes with the child. The one-time fee to participate is $5 per child, which can be paid at the first class. Register at calendar.northlandchurch.net. Questions? Contact Debbie Blahnik at 407-949-7162 or debbie.blahnik@ northlandchurch.net.

SAVE THE DATE! Family Fall Festival (Western-style) Friday, November 6, 6 to 9 p.m., Northland at Longwood. The cost of $8 per person (kids age 2 and under are free) includes pony rides, a petting zoo, bounce houses, carnival games, popcorn, cotton candy and snow cones. Other food will be available for purchase for a minimal additional cost. Please bring canned fruits and vegetables and/or cereal for Seminole County Public Schools. In exchange for a food donation, you will receive a treat! Tickets can be purchased in the Northland Bookstore or at calendar.northlandchurch.net.

WAYS TO RESPOND Baptisms Adult Baptisms Sunday, October 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). Call to sign up. Sharon Ferreira at 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@ northlandchurch.net Child Baptisms Northland recommends the Steps for Young Believers course for grade schoolaged children prior to baptism, but it is not mandatory. Debboe Blahnik at debbie. blahnik@northlandchurch.net or 407-9497162 Infant Baptism/Dedication Class Saturday, November 14, 7 p.m., room 4206. Child care is available upon request. Diane Jones at 407-949-7188 or diane.jones@northlandchurch.net

Bible Studies ADULTS Acts: The 30 Years After the Resurrection Sundays, 10:45 a.m. to noon, rooms 4206-07. Learn about the envelope-pushing activities of Peter and Paul as the Holy Spirit coached them on their missions throughout the Roman Empire. Come a few minutes early for refreshments, and make some new friends. Child care is available. Wayne Lukens at wlukens@cfl.rr.com or 407-4971849 Agents of the Apocalypse Mondays, through November 30, 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., or Tuesdays, September 15 through December 1, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink. In this Bible study, pastor and author Dr. David Jeremiah discusses the book of Revelation. Register at calendar. northlandchurch.net. Child care is available with a reservation; contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@northlandchurch.net. Cherrie Rowe at cherrierowe@aol.com 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, 9:15 to 10:30 a.m., room 4209. If you were going to read the most important book ever written, where would you begin? If you said, “At the beginning,” this class is for you. If you find the Bible confusing, or if you wonder what it really says, you need to study it – starting at the beginning. Sign up at calendar.northlandchurch.net. Don Pederson at don_pederson@ntm.org or 407625-9086 Hispanic Ministry Bible Study Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 5108. Child care is available; for a reservation, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net. Leonardo Mateus at leonardo.mateus@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1824

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

Ministerio Hispano Estuido Biblico Semanal Todos los miércoles de 7 a 8:30 p.m. en el aula 5108. Cuidado de niños está disponible - póngase en contacto con Laura Pinckard a laura.pinckard@northlandchurch.net. Ivan Portillo a ivan.portillo@northlandchurch. net o 407-937-0559 Transformers — Young married couples (mid-20s to -40s) Sundays, 10:45 a.m. to noon, Fellowship Hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. Our goal is to build relationships and grow in our marriages by studying God’s Word and applying it to our lives. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net. Tim and Michelle Kutcher at tim.kutcher@gmail.com

MEN AMEN (A Meeting of Men) Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 5108-9, Children’s Worship Wing. Learn to apply God’s Word to real-life situations. Dan Bogdan at 407-702-5358 or danbogdan@ adullamroad.com Bible Boot Camp Thursdays, through December 10 (no meetings September 10 and Thanksgiving Day), 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., room 4218. Bible Boot Camp is a weekly Bible study for new Christian men looking for their next steps and for guys who have been Christians for years who want to revive their walk with the Lord. John Small at smalljhsd@embarqmail. com or 352-875-5254 Man in the Mirror Men’s Study Tuesdays, 6:45 to 8 a.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Learn how to be a disciple, make disciples and live all in for Christ. This video study is taught by Patrick M. Morley of Man in the Mirror. Bob Shoemaker at bshoemaker@compass1.org or 407-599-3132 Men of Honor Thursdays, 7:15 to 9 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing, room 5102. This weekly meeting of men consists of fun and watching a DVD, followed by a group discussion, family and business topics, prayer and praise reports. All topics revolve around the biblical definition of “manhood,” raising men as family leaders and being disciples of Christ. Vito Fera at vito@networksoundinc.com or 407-923-5115

WOMEN Foundations Bible Study for Women Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., room 4216. Are you wanting to be confident, be 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! Sign up at calendar. northlandchurch.net. Kari Maggard at karimaggard@gmail.com or 407-592-3001

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

ADULTS Belong/Membership Opportunities • One-day seminar: Saturday, February 20, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Longwood site. Hear Dr. Joel C. Hunter and other senior leaders describe what it means to belong to Christ and to Northland. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura. pinckard@northlandchurch. Registration at calendar.northlandchurch.net or email to: belong@northlandchurch.net Rebecca Lang at 407-937-1807 or rebecca.lang@northlandchurch.net Child Evangelism Fellowship Third Monday of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., rooms 4209-10. This gathering is to bring awareness to Child Evangelism Fellowship’s vision, ministries and strategies. They also will provide equipping for attendees so they embrace the bigger picture of CEF work and the church. Build relationships, motivate team spirit, and encourage others as you serve the children and the church. Child care is provided. Jeneba Davies at 407-435-4673 or Jenesther1@bellsouth.net “Escaping Codependency, Embracing Biblical Love” Wednesdays starting October 7, 10 a.m. to noon, room 1118. Do you often say, “If only they would do what I say, everything would work out right”? Are you trying to control everyone (for his or her own good, of course)? Do you often find yourself doing for others and not yourself? Are you exhausted from this effort? Breaking away from the bondage of codependency and developing freedom through biblical love is the topic of this seven-week study. The cost: $9.99 for the book “From Bondage to Bonding: Escaping Codependency, Embracing Biblical Love,” by Nancy Groom. This class will be a safe and confidential place to share your struggles and learn new ways of bonding to God and others. Kate Crosby at kate. crosby@northlandchurch.net

lives. The course is taught by Dr. Samuel C. Certo, entrepreneur, author, consultant, past dean and current Steinmetz professor of management at the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College. It is based on his new book, “Chasing Wisdom: Finding Everyday Leadership in Business and Life.” The cost: $125. Child care is available. Sam Certo at scerto@rollins.edu or 407-687-6363, or Pastor Gus Davies at gus. davies@northlandchurch.net Life in Community Sundays starting October 4, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., rooms 4209-10. Most of us live in a shadow of what God intended for us. Life in Community, led by Pastor John Tardonia, calls us into the light. Reclaiming Scripture’s stunning vision of gospel-centered community, it inspires us to live in love unbounded. John Tardonia at 407-9371755 or john.tardonia@northlandchurch.net Set Your House in Order Seminar Sunday, October 4, 5 to 6:30 p.m., rooms 4206-07. Have you made financial or custodial arrangements for your loved one, should he or she outlive you? This free seminar, sponsored by the True North Foundation, will provide you with biblical principles of estate planning, wills, trusts, and avoiding probate and estate taxes. and registration: Julie Meeker at julie.meeker@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1772 The Smart Stepfamily Sundays, October 11 through November 29, 9 to 10:30 a.m., room 4204. Become a “smart stepfamily” through practical and realistic solutions to the common issues stepfamilies face. The required “Smart Stepfamily” workbook (2nd edition, $10.99) and the optional book ($15.99) are available in the Northland Bookstore. Child care is available with a reservation; contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@northlandchurch. net. Sign up at calendar.northlandchurch.net. Jeff or Tammy Reinking at jfreinking@cfl. rr.com or 407-616-6658

Faith and Finance Wednesdays, September 9 through November 11, 6 to 8 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. In this 10-week class, we will eat, laugh and struggle together as we learn to overcome obstacles, set savings goals, make spending plans, manage debt and loans, and more. The class covers the basics of budgeting and is geared toward those with a lower income and a limited amount of financial literacy and background. The workbook costs $10 and is available on the first day of class. Register at calendar.northlandchurch.net. Child care is available. Carol Davila at carol.davila@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1746

When Helping Hurts Friday, October 23 to Saturday, October 24, Northland at Longwood. 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 taught by Dr. Brian Fikkert, coauthor of “When Helping Hurts.” Together we’ll learn how to effectively help people in need, moving beyond good intentions to lasting change. Jim Dees at jimdees@ vermeersoutheast.com

Finding Financial Freedom This study will transform your life and finances as you learn what God says about handling money. The book is available in the Northland Bookstore for $15. Rebecca Lang at rebecca.lang@northlandchurch.net or 407-493-4638

Young Disciples Step 2 Sundays starting October 25, 3 to 4:30 p.m., rooms 4213-15-17. Is your child ready to take 1st Communion? This six-week study 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: worship, read the Bible, share your story, be in community, pray, serve, and live generously. The class concludes with the celebration of Communion on December 6. A parent or adult must attend classes with the child. A $5 class registration fee per child. Register at calendar.northlandchurch.net. Debbie Blahnik at debbie.blahnik@northlandchurch. net or 407-949-7162

Godly Wisdom for Business Thursdays, October 8 through November 19, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 4209. This course focuses on how to become wiser leaders in business – and life – by integrating biblical and business principles. The course presents powerful biblical advice on such topics as trust, anger, pride, discipline and justice, which is relevant not only to our business lives, but also to our personal

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Groups CARE GROUPS ADULTS Alcoholics Anonymous Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 5207-8. This is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with one another, that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. Frank Turner at 407-599-9770 or Carol Sorensen at 407-617-0449 or Doug Stolfo at idougs@aol.com Al-Anon Support Group Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., room 5209. Alcoholism affects families, and can affect our emotional well-being, for better or worse. Problem drinking can make life extremely difficult for the non-drinking family member. Al‑Anon members share their experience, strength and hope in coping with an intimate relationship that is affected by alcoholism or drug abuse. Nancy Cook 407-484-3069 Celebrate Recovery Fridays, 7 to 9 p.m., The Rink. Gain freedom from life’s hurts, hang-ups, and habits. Join them each week for teachings, testimonies, praise and worship, and share groups, which include CR 101; men’s chemical addiction, codependency, anger and sexual addiction; and women’s chemical addiction, codependency, love and relationship addiction, eating disorders, codependent moms, anxiety and depression, and physical, emotional and sexual abuse. They also offer programs for children and teens. This is recovery for the entire family. Dinner is available from 5:45 to 6:30 for $3; children eat free. Laurie Jean Harrington or 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. Dixie at LongwoodCOSA@aol.com or 407-312-3494, or cosa-recovery.org Divorce Recovery Tuesday evenings starting September 8; call for time and location. This group offers a series of programs designed to address those aspects of your life that are most impacted by ending your marriage relationship: your physical self, mental self, emotional self and spiritual self. Registration by September 2 and orientation are required before attending this 15-week class. Registration fee: $5; book cost: $22. Child care is available. Donna Delzingaro at donnadd@cfl.rr.com or 407-937-1749 GriefShare Mondays, 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. Elaine Colter at eharland07582@ gmail.com or 321-228-6509 His Way Thursdays, 7 p.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. A Christcentered, 12-step recovery support program dealing with issues such as alcohol, drugs, relationships, food, sexual addictions, codependency and issues affecting adult children of addiction. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net. A. Jay Fowinkle at Hisway@northlandchurch.net or 407-416-6630

The Landing Fridays, 7 to 9:10 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. Do you know of a hurting or struggling teen? Are you a teen who feels like life is out of control? This ongoing 52-week program, based on the beatitudes, is geared specifically toward teens in grades 6 through 12, is student-driven and runs concurrently with Celebrate Recovery. The Landing is a safe place where struggling teens can acquire tools to live a Christ-centered life. Suzanne Long at slong27@gmail.com Life’s Healing Choices Thursdays starting September 17, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., rooms 4216 and 5103. Life’s Healing Choices offers freedom from our hurts, hang-ups and habits through eight healing choices that promise true happiness and life transformation. You’ll find real answers, real hope and a real future – one healing choice at a time. The cost: $14.99 for the book, available in the Northland Bookstore. Laurie Jean Harrington at lauriejean2@bellsouth.net or 407-927-4393 PRAXIS (Conquering Fear, Anger, Anxiety) Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 5106-07, CWW. Conquer fear, anger and anxiety through biblical principles. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net. Skye Engel at 407834-3158 PeaceSeekers This ministry takes the biblical approach to handling all levels and types of conflict. From classes in PeaceMaker to conflict coaching and mediation, this ministry makes a difference in all relationships. Nita Zelenak at nita_zelenak@ntm.org (regarding class), or Rich Arndt at volvoom@gmail.com (regarding mediation and conflict coaching) RCA – Recovering Couples Anonymous Thursdays, 7:45 to 9 p.m., room 4215. RCA is a 12-step program and fellowship of recovering couples. They suffer from many different addictions, and they share their experience, strength and hope with one another, that they may solve their common problems and help other recovering couples restore their relationships. The primary purpose is to stay committed in loving and intimate relationships, and to help other couples achieve freedom from addictive and destructive relationships. Child care is available. David at dtaylor197@cfl.rr.com or 407-687-5390, Dixie at RecoveryHealing@ aol.com, or recovering-couples.org Shoulder to Shoulder Every other Sunday, 2 p.m., Winter Springs. This is a Christian healing support group for divorced or separated women. Call or email for specific location. Fenella Padrino at 407-308-9186 or fenellapadrino@gmail.com Stephen Ministers Need a Stephen Minister? If you are in our congregation and are going through a difficult time and need a Stephen Minister, who can walk alongside you for a season, contact Lynda Mason at 407-949-4013. Support for the Separated Tuesday evenings starting September 8; call for time and location. This support group is for those individuals who are separated with court papers pending and under the leadership of the Divorce Recovery ministry. The group offers a series of programs designed to address those aspects of your life that are most impacted by ending your marriage relationship: your physical self, mental self, emotional self and spiritual self. Registration by September 2 and orientation are required before attending this 15-week class. Registration fee: $5; book cost: $22.

Child care is available. Donna Delzingaro at donnadd@cfl.rr.com or 407-937-1749

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group provides information, community and enrichment. Child care is available; contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net. Dale.Cowart at dale. cowart@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7165

Faithful and True Mondays, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall. Join a fellowship of men pursuing sexual integrity. Workbook cost: $19.95 at Northland’s bookstore. Bryan at 816206-4167, Jim at 407-701-7796, or Kevin Urichko at 407-949-7166 or kevin.urichko@ northlandchurch.net

Anti-Human Trafficking Ministry Meeting Second Thursday of each month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall. If you have a passion for anti-trafficking, join other Northland members to take action through specific roles needed to end trafficking in our community. Abi Mills at abi.mills@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0547

SAA for Men Mondays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., room 1115, Student Ministries and Care Center and Thursdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., room 4217. As a fellowship of recovering addicts, Sex Addicts Anonymous offers a message of hope to anyone who suffers from sex addiction. The basic principles of recovery practiced by SAA are found in the Twelve Steps, and they can apply the Steps and Traditions to sex addiction, making recovery possible. Child care is provided. David at dtaylor197@cfl.rr.com or 407-687-5390, or saa-recovery.org

Arabic Distributed Church Sundays, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., the Rink. This group meets for Bible study, fellowship, prayer and praise in the Arabic language. The class targets those who need to worship in Arabic. Child care is available. 407-9494018, ext. 1712 or arabic@northlandchurch.net

WOMEN BCAUSE—Breast Cancer Survival Any woman touched by breast cancer desiring prayer, fellowship, information and/or encouragement, contact Susan Diener-Blando at 407-488-5941 or susandb@yahoo.com. Women Facing Love, Sex and Relationship Addiction Group Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 5106-7, Children’s Worship Wing. This group support provides confidential care and recovery from fantasy, romance, love and sex/pornography addiction. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@northlandchurch. net. Suzanne Rucker at 407-967-9313 or LifeCounselingSolutions@gmail.com Women’s Healing Ministry Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 4218. This group will provide hope and a safe place to heal if you have experienced sexual betrayal, deception and lies of secrecy that keep you in bondage. Vicki M. Wotring at 520-631-0886 or celebratelife3@aol.com

PRAYER GROUPS Children’s Ministries Prayer Team Pray weekly from your home for needs in Children’s Ministries. Carol Moss at carol. moss@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7180 Evening Prayer Group Thursdays, 6 to 7 p.m., prayer room 4108. You are invited to join us for intercessory prayers. We intercede for the weekly personal prayer requests submitted. We pray for our elders, our pastors, the staff, congregants and communities. We pray for the Distributed churches, local and global partners, missionaries, ministries and much more. Our the prayer request voicemail is 407-949-4025. Gus Davies at 407-9494008 or gus.davies@northlandchurch.net

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS Adoption/Foster Care Ministry Third Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Are you interested or experienced in adoption or foster care? This

Co-ed Flag Football Saturdays, 9:30 a.m., Sunnytown Park, Casselberry. Join us for adult coed flag football for 6 on 6 with halftime devotionals. No skills required. Just looking for fun and fellowship. Dan Brown at 269-599-6537 or Chris Curran at 407-687-6537 or tbbuc40@ netzero.com FaithAbility Social Night With Boost First Friday of each month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Willow Creek Church in Winter Springs. FaithAbility participants are invited to take part in a monthly event called Boost, hosted by the Lift Disability Network. This night provides opportunities for socialization and fun for individuals and families impacted by disability. While at Boost, you can expect food, crazy activities and times of inspiration. The night begins with a meal and is free. RSVPs are not required, but are appreciated. RSVP to boost@liftdisability.net. Lift Disability Network at 407-228-8343 or boost@ liftdisability.net, or Heather at faithability@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1828 Golf Ministry - Links Fellowship of Central Florida Second Friday of each month, various locations. Links is a nondenominational Christian ministry whose mission is to link golfers around the world with other Christian golfers. Each month they have a different speaker and golf format. The cost is reasonable and includes golf, a cart, range balls, tax and prizes. and reservations: Parks Reinhardt at 407-335-4223 or linksfellowship@cfl.rr.com Knit and Chat Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Foyer by Information Desk. This group is for those who knit (or crochet) or want to learn how to knit. Knit and Chat is intended for fellowship while sharing the joy of knitting. Contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net for child care for children 10 and under. www.facebook. com/knitandchat. Cassie Small at cassandra.543@juno.com or 407-834-5203 Men’s Racquetball Group Wednesdays, 6 p.m., Sanlando Park in Altamonte Springs. After game time, the group members sit on benches and fellowship by telling life’s stories and praying for one another’s needs. No experience is required. Alex Crane at alexmcrane@live. com or 321-303-0831

10 Moms4Moms Get connected with other moms for friendship and encouragement through meetings and playgroup activities. Registration required. Stephanie Ball at stephanieball1@yahoo.com and Lindsey Coburn at lcoburn@stetson.edu Motorcycle Ministry Wounded Warrior Project Ride Saturday, October 31, 10 a.m., call for meeting location. The half-day ride will be weather-permitting and to the East Coast waterside. Lori Landers at 352-729-6912 PetPals Saturdays, except the fifth Saturday of the month. Share your pets with people in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and more. Ann Clark at ann@clarkmail.us or 407-8087892 Reunion Dominical Hispana Sundays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., The Rink. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! Psalm 133:1. Join the reunion of the Hispanic Ministry every Sunday through a joyful time of worship and going deeper in studying God’s word in Spanish. Mirad cuan Bueno y cuan delicioso es habitar los hermanos juntos en armonia” Sal.133:1 Únete a la reunión del ministerio hispano los días Domingos a través de un hermoso tiempo de alabanza y adoración profundizando en el estudio de la palabra de Dios en español. Leonardo Mateus at leonardo.mateus@ northlandchurch.net or 407-459-3650

Sew and Serve First Saturday of each month, 9:30 a.m., room 1117, the Rink. They sew various easyto-make items for charitable donation. Bring your portable machine (if you have one), basic sewing tools, ideas for projects and a giving heart! Joan Siegel at siegeljk@aol.com Single Purpose (Singles age 30 and up) Second and fourth Sunday of each month, 3 p.m., rooms 4206-07. Get to know other singles in the area for friendship, fellowship and Bible study. The study is “Five Lies That Ruin Relationships: Wrong Beliefs Produce Wrong Behaviors.” Join us for this series to unpack five lies that have the potential to ruin relationships with those we love. We’ll examine the source of quarreling, how our words can wound, how not to make decisions, and why better things aren’t always better. Teri Long at 407-470-3431 or alwaysgone_us@ yahoo.com, Sue Steward at 407-314-5817, or meetup.com/OACS08 Hispanic Ministry - Spanish Translation Sundays, 9 and 11 a.m. services. Spanish translation is available online and listening devices are available at the Welcome Desk. Join the Facebook page at www.facebook. com/northlandhispano. Ivan Portillo at ivan.portillo@northlandchurch.net Ministerio Hispano - Traducción a Español Domingos, en los servicios de las 9 y 11 a.m. Traducción a español esta disponible en línea. Los auriculares para escuchar el servicio estan disponibles en el Mostrador de Bienvenida o “Welcome Desk”. Información en nuestra página de Facebook en www.facebook.com/ northlandhispano. Ivan Portillo at ivan. portillo@northlandchurch.net Tennis Saturdays, 8 a.m., Red Bug Lake Park. Jeff Rossmeissl at 407-489-6096

Veterans for Christ Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 5110, CWW. Christian brothers and sisters who are veterans of the Armed Forces gathering to grow in Christ using the First Principles study material, share common experiences, support each other and eventually reach out to the greater community of veterans in the Orlando area. Randy Mixon at 808-3434391 or rmixon75@gmail.com

Serve at Northland For additional ways to serve at Northland, visit northlandchurch.net/ volunteer. Children’s Ministries There are plenty of ways to serve in Children’s Ministries. Whether it is through preparing the weekly take-home resources, teaching or helping in a classroom on the weekends, or manning the children’s library during the week, volunteers make a difference. Debbie Blahnik at debbie.blahnik@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7162 Communion Servers Communion servers are needed the first weekend of each month. Training provided. Karen Hays at communion@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0575 Info Desk Hosts Needed Answer questions and direct newcomers before and after the worship services. Five service choices each weekend. Stop by the Info Kiosk (with the big question mark) and find out how you can get started or contact Terry Wenner at tbardwen@aol.com. Medical First Responders During worship services and special events. BLS-trained or medical professionals, especially EMTs, are needed. Ivan Portillo at ivan.portillo@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4000 Parking and Traffic Attendants Weekend volunteers are needed to help control traffic on Northland property before and after services. Help out as often or as little as you want. Jeff Hess at jeff.hess@ northlandchurch.net or 407-272-9111 Phone Assistance Weekday volunteers are needed to answer phones and greet visitors. Flexible hours. Ivan Portillo at ivan.portillo@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4000 Sermon interpreter If you can fluently interpret Spanish, we could use your help. Ivan Portillo at ivan. portillo@northlandchurch.net or 407-9494000 Traducción del Sermón Nos encantaría trabajar con usted de forma voluntaria si usted puede interpretar Español. Ivan Portillo at ivan.portillo@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4000 Special Needs Children and Teens Sundays, assist during the 11 a.m. worship service. Heather Subbert at 407-9371828 or heather.subbert@northlandchurch.net Ushers and Greeters Greet and seat those attending worship services. No experience necessary. Ivan Portillo at ivan.portillo@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4000

Welcome Team Believers are needed to make phone calls, welcoming first-time visitors and connecting with interested attendees regarding various ministry projects. Training provided, flexible hours. Brian King at brian.king@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0567

Serve With Northland Blood Drive Sunday, October 4, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Monday, October 5, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Northland at Longwood. In September, many people donated blood, and as a result 96 lives were saved. To reduce your waiting time, you may schedule a time slot at www. floridasbloodcenters.org. Ruth Sapp at ruth. sapp@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4039 Celebrate Recovery – Inside Co-facilitate weekly classes in the Seminole County jail. A workbook, a DVD and materials are available. Must have one or more years of recovery. Minimum commitment: twice a month. Susan Lumb at susan.lumb@ northlandchurch.net Child Advocates Become a Guardian ad Litem. In an ideal situation, a child has a parent or caregiver paying attention, but for many children, there is no one. Will you give some of your time and compassion to such a child? As a GAL volunteer, a Court-Appointed Special Advocate, you would be there to speak in the child’s best interest. Michelle Brightman at 407-6655386 or mbrightman@seminolecountyfl.gov Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) Weekly Good News Clubs are held in elementary schools in the area. They need volunteers from the schools, churches and the community with love for children and various skills set to serve and reach out to the children and families. Jeneba Davies at 407-435-4673 or Jenesther1@bellsouth.net, or www.cefcenfl.org Christians in Public Education CIPE inspires Christians to embrace their God-ordained role as missionaries in public education, whether as teachers, custodians, bus drivers, cafeteria workers or administrators, helping them to recognize how their walk as Christians impacts everyone around them. Nan Parker at 352-602-9200 or nancparker@gmail.com, Gracia Miller at 407-415-1461 or millergracia@gmail.com, christiansinpubliceducation.org or ceai.org Co-facilitate Classes in the Jail Men, women or couples are needed to share their faith and knowledge with Seminole County inmates who desire a change in their lives. Training and workbooks are provided. Thisis a twice-a-month commitment. Susan Lumb at 321-297-2416 or susan.lumb@ northlandchurch.net Disaster Response Teams Train and prepare for serving during times of disaster and local outreach field exercises. All levels of experience are needed, from professionals to those who want to be trained. Judy Head at judy.head@ northlandchurch.net or 407-388-5798 Financial Allies Needed Financial Allies are needed for Faith and Finances, a biblically integrated financial curriculum designed for low-income people. Allies provide encouragement, advocacy and supportive friendship as a class participant strives to become economically self-

sufficient. Dale Cowart at dale.cowart@ Northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7165 Harvest Time International Needs Volunteers Volunteers are needed to check in clients, do office work, stock shelves and sort relief products Mondays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. They also accept community service volunteers. 407-878-5526 or volunteer@harvesttime.org Healing and Transition (HAT) Program Seeking men and women who can walk alongside men and women in the process of changing and building a Christ-centered life. No experience is needed. We will train; just bring your heart for serving others. Servant leaders are needed inside and outside the jail. Susan Lumb at 321-297-2416, susan. lumb@northlandchurch.net or susan.lumb@ hatprogram.org Hospice of the Comforter Volunteers provide patient and family support, as well as crucial administrative assistance, community outreach, fundraising and help with special projects. Free training is provided. Volunteer Services Department at 407-379-2254, or hospiceofthecomforter. org/volunteers Host Families Needed for Child in Crisis Loving Christian mentors and volunteer host homes are needed to temporarily house children through our Safe Families for Children ministry. Training is provided. Background checks are required. Maria Penzes at 407937-0554 or maria.penzes@northlandchurch.net Host Families Needed Over Christmas Mission to Japan, a Northland-supported ministry, is bringing several Japanese college students to Orlando to experience American culture and practice English. The program helps Mission to Japan reach Japan, where less than 1 percent are Christian, with the gospel. Mission to Japan takes care of the students during the day with English and Bible classes at Northland and sightseeing trips. Host families are needed to receive students in the evenings and provide meals, a room and Christian friendship from December 17 through January 5. This is a great way for the whole family to share the love of Christ and the true meaning of Christmas. (?) Warren Griffith at 407-243-8867 or info@ MissionToJapan.org Live Worship With Inmates Servant leaders are needed to attend worship in the jail and connect with the inmates. Opportunities exist at all worship service times. No experience is necessary. Dale Cowart at dale.cowart@northlandchurch.net Longwood Health Care Center Sundays, 9 a.m., sanctuary. Give hugs and show love to the residents of the facility behind Northland on Grant Street. People are needed to bring the residents to the Sunday 9 a.m. service at Northland at Longwood. Patsy Grannan at 407-538-5209 or pjgrannan@yahoo.com Meals on Wheels, Etc. Meals on Wheels, Etc. provides homedelivered meals, transportation services and other services to vulnerable seniors in Seminole County. The program helps them remain in their own homes and communities and live as independently as possible. While it is serving meals to more than 500 seniors a day who are unable to prepare their own meals, there are still hundreds of needy seniors. Marci Carter at 407-333-8877, ext.103, or mcarter@mealsetc.org.

Men Mentoring Fatherless Boys No age limit or experience required. Must be able to devote at least one hour per week. David Keys at nlmentoring@gmail.com Mentors and Classroom Assistants Mentors and classroom assistants are needed for Milwee Middle School students in Longwood. Need to be 18 years old or older and available at least one hour per week until the end of the school year. Must complete SCPS Dividend process. Buzz Vincent, Milwee Middle School at 407-463-9398 or blv292@cfl.rr.com PetPals Saturdays, except the fifth Saturday of the month. Share your pets with people in nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, etc. Becky Yeager at leahyeager@aol.com or 407-699-4903 Reading/Tutoring Ministry Wednesdays, 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Goldsboro Elementary Magnet School, Sanford. Adults through seniors, especially retirees, read as Nanas and Papas to kindergarteners and/or tutor first- or second-graders in reading or math for one, two or three hours. Tutoring may be done on alternate days. Rebekah Richey at handr527@aol.com or 407-252-7009 Summer Mission Trip to Japan (for college students) Mission to Japan, a Northland-supported ministry, is planning a three-week mission trip to Japan for college students (ages 18 to 22) from May 5 to 25, 2016. Warren Griffith at 407-243-8867 or info@MissionToJapan.org

Special Events Ballet Fedotov Presents International Ballet Gala Friday, October 16, 7 p.m., sanctuary. Featuring premier dancers from the National Ballet companies of Ukraine, Cuba and Brazil, this performance will highlight famous excerpts from classic masterpieces, such as “Swan Lake,” “Don Quixote,” “Romeo and Juliet,” “Carmen,” “Spartacus” and many more. Northland is grateful to our friends Vadim Fedotov and Irina Depler, famous international dancers and choreographers, who have made this fine art event possible. Tickets are available at ballet. northlandchurch.net. Kiev Symphony Orchestra and Chorus The Kiev Symphony Orchestra and Chorus will perform at all worship services the weekend of October 17 to 19! The orchestra is the musical arm of Music Mission Kiev, a longtime partner of Northland committed to bringing the gospel of Jesus Christ through sacred music, humanitarian aid to widows and orphans, support to recent refugees of the war in Ukraine, and community through St. Paul’s Evangelical Church. The orchestra also will perform a FREE hourlong concert after the Monday evening worship service. Marc McMurrin at marc.mcmurrin@ northlandchurch.net Passion Conference Saturday, January 2, 6 a.m. to Monday, January 4, 11:30 p.m., Philips Arena, Atlanta. Are you between the ages of 18-25? Would you like to worship God with 20,000 other 18- to 25-year-olds? Have you heard of the Passion Conference? It is a gathering of college students and young adults across the nation and world who come together to worship God, and Northland is taking a team! The event will feature such artists as Chris Tomlin, David Crowder, Christy

Nockels, Hillsong United, and Kristian Stanfill, as well as such speakers as Louie Giglio, Ravi Zacharias, John Piper, Christine Caine, and more. There are only 50 spots, so register ASAP. The cost: $320. Register at eventbrite.com/e/passion-conference2016-registration-16237880939. Jordan Gritter at passion@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0440

Beyond Northland ADULTS Abortion Recovery Bible study for post-abortive men or women that meets in a confidential, supportive setting. Reveille Ministries at 407-333-0404 Central Florida’s Job Fair (CFEC.org) Wednesday, November 4, noon to 4 p.m., Central Florida Fairgrounds & Exposition Park, 4603 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando. Visit www.CFEC.org to preregister, get job fair tips, research the companies listed, get directions or search Central Florida’s Online Job Board. Christian HELP at 407-834-4022 or christianhelp.org Community Bible Study Wednesdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Community United Methodist on 17-92. Please join women from all backgrounds and levels of Bible knowledge to study the Scriptures. New study of 1st and 2nd Corinthians starting September 9. Children’s program is available. On-going registration. Olga Lizardo at 407-415-9578 or visit Orlando.CBSclass.org Gleaning September into June, local farms. The Society of St. Andrew invites you to go gleaning! Volunteer groups, families and individuals are needed to gather leftover produce from local farms after harvest for distribution to those in need. Rev. Jim Tinkey is available to present a program with groups about gleaning. endhunger.org, Rev. Jim Tinkey at fl-gleaning@endhunger. org, or 863-224-0403 Host Family Needed Orangewood Christian School is accepting applications to host its international students! Host families must agree to house students for 10 months, support academic and social development, and help students grow in faith. Host families get a monthly stipend of $1,000 per student. Please consider joining in this wonderful opportunity to share the gospel. Rory McNamara at Rmcnamara@ orangewoodchristian.org or 407-339-0223, ext. 242 Interfaith Opportunities • Friends Talking Faith Tuesdays, 6:30 to 7 p.m., 90.7-FM radio. “The Three Wise Guys” – Rabbi Steven Engel, Rev. Bryan Fulwider and Imam Muhammad Musri – discuss topics from the perspective of the different religions they represent. Upcoming topics: October 6 – “Faith and Law: Freedom of Speech”; October 13 – “Faith and Law: Freedom of Religion”; October 20 – “Faith and Religion: How We Read Sacred Text”; and October 27 – “Faith and Science: What Does It Mean to Be Human?” • Interfaith Discussion Wednesday, October 14, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Adventist University of Health Sciences, main campus, Florida Hospital, 671 Winyah Drive, Orlando. Topic: Should we judge

whole groups by the bad acts of some? And if we say we should, then how should we treat those in the condemned group who oppose the bad acts just as much as we do? And what is our moral basis for treating badly the innocent members of a religious group just because some other members of that group have acted badly? The discussions are respectful, open and candid, and the participants represent a variety of faith traditions as well as those who question the validity of faith altogether. Admission is free. Everyone is invited. Robert Ray at 407415-8528 or Robert.Ray@nrmafla.com Post Abortive Counseling These post-abortion ministries share the healing grace of Jesus without judgment. • Choices Women’s Clinic 2992 Edgewater Dr., Orlando. Stella King at truelifechoice.org, 407-244-5529 or SKing@truelifechoice.org • Sanford & Oviedo Crisis Pregnancy Center 1002 S. French Ave., Sanford. Andrea Krazeise at sanfordcpc.com or 407-323-3384 • Cornerstone Pregnancy Center 2025 Culver Rd., Orlando. Michelle Lewis at 407-208-9058 or directorofcpc@ gmail.com Rejoicing in Lament Lecture and Book Signing Thursday, November 5, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Reformed Theological Seminary. Join RTS in reading and discussing Rejoicing in Lament: Wrestling With Incurable Cancer and Life in Christ, by Dr. J. Todd Billings, and meet the author. rts.edu/orlando/ thecurrentread, or Laura Armstrong at larmstrong@rts.edu or 407-278-4483 Revelation Study With Bible Study Fellowship International (BSF) September through May 2016. This is an interdenominational, in-depth Bible study of the book of Revelation. Classes are provided for women during the day and in the evening, and for men in the evening. The classes also provide a school program with ageappropriate classes to study Revelation for children in preschool through high school. For class locations, dates, times and registration information, contact: • Orlando evening women’s class – Killarney Baptist in Winter Park, Gina Horton at vhorton827@aol.com • Southwest Orlando day women’s class – First Baptist Windermere, Yvonne Zavada at yvonnezavada@gmail.com • Northwest Orlando day women’s class – First Baptist Sweetwater in Longwood, Mimi Certo at Mimi@findsomewinmore. com • Oviedo day women’s class – First Baptist Oviedo, Stacey Gleason at sagleason@ bellsouth.net • Orlando evening men’s class – First Baptist Winter Park, Gary Klein at garykleinbsf@ gmail.com www.bsfinternational.org

MEN Christian Businessmen’s Connection 7 to 8 a.m.: Tuesdays, Denny’s, Lee Road exit off Interstate 4; Wednesdays, First Watch, 2425 West 434, Longwood; Thursdays, Perkins, University & Forsyth. A worldwide men’s ministry for 84 years (www. cbmc.com) that meets for fellowship, prayer and discussion of God’s principles for business. Armand Dauplaise at 407-221-3114 or adauplaise@aol.com, or Pat Leupold at 407538-6026, or Bob Britting at 316-708-0483

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

WOMEN Women’s Connection Luncheon Third Wednesday of each month, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., DeBary Golf & Country Club, 300 Plantation Drive. All women are invited to the monthly luncheon, designed to connect women with God, their community, and each other. Judy Ann Mumford at jamumford@ gmail.com or 386-753-9376 Workplace Ministry First Tuesday of each month, 5:30 p.m., Orlando. J4 Leaders (www.J4Leaders.org), an interdenominational ministry for women to help encourage one another to succeed with a biblical worldview. Pam Oldham at info@J4Leaders.org or 407-522-4797

Donations

Please take clean, usable clothing, toys, household items, nonperishable food items and supplies to The Sharing Center, Fairmont Plaza, 600 N. Highway 1792, Longwood. 407-260-9155 or www. thesharingcenter.org Nonperishable food items can be placed into the designated wooden boxes in the lobby of the Worship Center and in the Student Ministries and Care Center. Judy Head at judy.head@northlandchurch.net Vehicles Needed at LifeHope. Many families working with the LifeHope ministry are able to obtain a job and begin the process of getting back on their feet, but transportation becomes a barrier. Vehicles must be safe and in good working condition. Bud Abt at 407-415-0036 or bud.abt@ northlandchurch.net to donate your vehicle Men’s casual clothes, backpacks, blankets, tennis shoes and hygienic supplies, are needed by Downtown Homeless ministry at St. George’s Orthodox Church, a ministry to the homeless in Orlando. Dave Mullen at dmull77@yahoo.com Christian and classic children’s books as well as parenting and marriage books are needed for the Northland Children’s and Family library. Bethany Durys at bethany. durys@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0541 Women’s clothing and shoes are needed to provide the women participating in the Healing and Transition two-year residential community with appropriate clothing items for daily classroom and church activities. Susan Lumb at 407-949-4007 or susan. lumb@connectcity.org Bibles are needed for the Downtown Homeless Ministry. Donate new or used Bibles at the Northland Bookstore. Dave Mullen at dmull77@yahoo.com Bed sheets, pillowcases and other items are needed at Safehouse of Seminole for battered women and their children. Complete needs list at www.safehouseofseminole. org. admin@safehouseofseminole.org or 407-302-5220

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

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

Send newspaper correspondence to: newspaper@northlandchurch.net.

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

GOVERNING ELDERS Owusu Amaning, Chairman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1797 owusu.amaning@northlandchurch.net Tim Wright, Vice Chairman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1804 tim.wright@northlandchurch.net Dale Burket, Secretary-Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1809 dale.burket@northlandchurch.net JT Almon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7169 jt.almon@northlandchurch.net Sam Certo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7168 sam.certo@northlandchurch.net Danny Gordon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1763 danny.gordon@northlandchurch.net Gilbert Kingsley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0540 gilbert.kingsley@northlandchurch.net Thom Willis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 thom.willis@northlandchurch.net Bill Wolfe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1803 bill.wolfe@northlandchurch.net

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

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

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

I am interested in a Care Ministry? Barbara Olsen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7183 or barbara.olsen@northlandchurch.net I want to become a member? Rebecca Lang. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1807 or rebecca.lang@northlandchurch.net I have accepted Christ into my heart and wish to be baptized? Sharon Ferreira (adult/student) . . . . . . . . 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@northlandchurch.net Diane Jones (infants–grade school). . . . . 407-949-7188 or diane.jones@northlandchurch.net I need information on Student Ministries? Marty Tracey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7176 or marty.tracey@northlandchurch.net I need information about Children’s Ministries? Debbie Blahnik. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .407-949-7162 or debbie.blahnik@northlandchurch.net I am interested in Distributed Journeys? Patti Harshey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0573 or patti.harshey@northlandchurch.net; or visit SomedayIsToday.net I want to help at Northland? The Hub. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7178 or hub@northlandchurch.net I want to get involved in a serve project? Judy Head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-388-5798 or judy.head@northlandchurch.net; or visit northlandchurch.net/serve

DISTRIBUTED SITES MOUNT DORA SITE The Seventh-Day Adventist Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. 18440 Highway 441, Mount Dora, FL 32757 The church is on the south side of Highway 441. Look for the “Northland” sign. Facebook.com . . . . www.facebook.com/northlandmountdora General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 Jeremy Bell, Site Pastor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7184 or jeremy.bell@northlandchurch.net OVIEDO SITE Reformed Theological Seminary. . . . . . . . . . . 9 and 11 a.m. 1231 Reformation Drive, Oviedo, FL 32765 The Seminary is located at the corner of Mitchell Hammock Road and Alafaya Woods Boulevard, just east of State Road 434 (Alafaya Trail). Northland at Oviedo Community Center (NOCC) 561 E. Mitchell Hammock Road, #300, Oviedo, FL 32765 Oviedo Blog Website. . . . . . . . . . . northlandchurch.net/oviedo Facebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . www.facebook.com/northlandoviedo General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 Dr. Dan Lacich, Site Pastor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1815 or dan.lacich@northlandchurch.net

I am getting married? Sharon Ferreira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@northlandchurch.net I need to plan a funeral? Sharon Ferreira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@northlandchurch.net I want to learn more about your Hispanic Ministry? Quiero aprender más acerca de su Ministerio Hispano. Ivan Portillo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1753 or ivan.portillo@northlandchurch.net Laura Capizzano. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1824 laura.capizzano@northlandchurch.net I have a special needs child or if I have special needs? Heather Subbert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1828 or heather.subbert@northlandchurch.net I am facing an unforeseen/unexpected financial crisis and need guidance and resources? LifeHope Info Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7151 Visit us online to submit an application: northlandchurch.net/lifehope Computer’s available in care center Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. I need information on jail/prison transition ministries? Dale Cowart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7165 or dale.cowart@northlandchurch.net I need information on 121Hope Anti-Trafficking Ministry? Abi Mills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0547 or abi.mills@northlandchurch.net