Worship Guide-Respond 42, 2013

New to Northland?

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

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED OCTOBER 19-21, 2013

What’s Current Here’s a sampling of the many upcoming opportunities to respond to God:

FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN CONFERENCE

FATHER’S BLESSING

NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP

Get the 411 on who’s preaching, what’s happening and ways you can stay connected to your church.

Gain a deeper knowledge of how to wisely care for children and families, including foster care, mentoring and adoption.

Delivered to your inbox every Saturday morning!

Sunday, November 3, 6:30 p.m. at Northland at Longwood

Friday, November 8, all day at Northland at Longwood

Northland Has a Weekly E-newsletter!

Rite-of-Passage Ceremony With Pastor Joel

Got a Heart for Adoption or Fostering?

Sign up at northlandchurch.net.

Register at northlandchurch.net/calendar.

Let’s worship God together!

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY.

Name(s)_____________________________________________________________________________________

Dads (and granddads) and sons (12 years and older) are encouraged to participate. The principle of a father’s blessing can be found throughout the Bible and is an important rite of passage as our sons enter manhood.

More info on page 5 of Respond or at northlandchurch.net.

WELCOME! The mission of Northland, A Church Distributed is to Respond to God for the Benefit of Others.

Our Vision is to see people coming to Christ and to be transformed together as we link locally and globally to worship and serve everywhere, every day. Join us!

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

CHECK OUT THE HUB

Calling All Writers!

Word Weavers is about harnessing the power of community to help writers reach their goals.

Founded in March 1997, Word Weavers is dedicated to providing a forum for Christian writers of all levels to critique one another’s work in a fact-to-face format so they can learn about and improve their craft. They meet the second Saturday of every month at 10 a.m. in The Rink.

Want to learn more? Visit them after any service this weekend in The Hub!

Email_________________________________________________________________________________________

Participate & Connect:

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

northlandchurch.net

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.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Address______________________________________________________________________________________

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

Get “What’s Current”: northlandchurch.net/resources/newsletter facebook.com/northlandchurch twitter.com/northlandchurch

Visit an Info Kiosk in the foyer or The Hub.

Call 407-949-4000.

530 Dog Track Road, Longwood, FL 32750

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

generous.northlandchurch.net

Financial Report — October 8 to 14, 2013 This Week

This Year to Date

Need. . . . . . . . . . 225,000 Need. . . . . . . . 9,225,000 Received. . . . . . . . 172,730 Received. . . . . 8,660,988 Difference. . . . . . (52,270) Difference. . . . . (564,012)

10/19-21/2013

What’s Current

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED OCTOBER 19-21, 2013

Here’s a sampling of the many upcoming opportunities to respond to God:

FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN CONFERENCE

FATHER’S BLESSING

NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP

Got a Heart for Adoption or Fostering?

Rite-of-Passage Ceremony With Pastor Joel

Northland Has a Weekly E-newsletter!

Friday, November 8, all day at Northland at Longwood

Sunday, November 3, 6:30 p.m. at Northland at Longwood

Delivered to your inbox every Saturday morning!

Gain a deeper knowledge of how to wisely care for children and families, including foster care, mentoring and adoption.

Dads (and granddads) and sons (12 years and older) are encouraged to participate. The principle of a father’s blessing can be found throughout the Bible and is an important rite of passage as our sons enter manhood.

Get the 411 on who’s preaching, what’s happening and ways you can stay connected to your church.

More info on page 5 of Respond or at northlandchurch.net.

Sign up at northlandchurch.net.

Register at northlandchurch.net/calendar.

New to Northland?

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

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY.

Name(s)_____________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

WELCOME! Let’s worship God together!

The mission of Northland, A Church Distributed is to Respond to God for the Benefit of Others.

Our Vision is to see people coming to Christ and to be transformed together as we link locally and globally to worship and serve everywhere, every day. Join us!

CHECK OUT THE HUB

Calling All Writers!

Word Weavers is about harnessing the power of community to help writers reach their goals.

Founded in March 1997, Word Weavers is dedicated to providing a forum for Christian writers of all levels to critique one another’s work in a fact-to-face format so they can learn about and improve their craft. They meet the second Saturday of every month at 10 a.m. in The Rink.

Want to learn more? Visit them after any service this weekend in The Hub!

Email_________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

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

Phone_______________________________________________________________________________________

northlandchurch.net

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

Participate & Connect:

Address______________________________________________________________________________________

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

10/19-21/2013

Get “What’s Current”: northlandchurch.net/resources/newsletter facebook.com/northlandchurch twitter.com/northlandchurch

Visit an Info Kiosk in the foyer or The Hub.

Call 407-949-4000.

530 Dog Track Road, Longwood, FL 32750

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

Financial Report — October 8 to 14, 2013

generous.northlandchurch.net

Difference. . . . . . (52,270) Difference. . . . . (564,012)

This Week

This Year to Date

Need. . . . . . . . . . 225,000 Need. . . . . . . . 9,225,000 Received. . . . . . . . 172,730 Received. . . . . 8,660,988

A MESSAGE FROM PASTOR VERNON RAINWATER (Read about Pastor Vernon at northlandchurch.net/team/vernon_rainwater.)

Dying to Self-absorption James 4:10 (ESV) Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.



R E P E E D DIG

Be in Community: Want to spark conversation in your group this week?

Use the week’s daily devotional content!

Find the entire week’s devotionals online at

worship.northlandchurch.net!

Devotional Thought

This week we are worshiping Christ as the Author of joy. But worship is not something we just gather to do. Our worship doesn’t end when we leave the sanctuary. Worship is the way we spend our lives, living each moment as an offering to God because He is the joy of our salvation.

Worship focus Worship Christ today as the Author of joy. He left heaven and gave His life, all for joy.

We can have His lasting joy when we give our hearts and lives to Him.

Scripture tells us that Christ came to the cross for the joy it would bring to Him. What a staggering thought! What was the source of that joy? Offering His life in obedience to the Father? Saving our souls? Giving us the promise of heaven?

Or is that joy inherent in His nature?

NOTES

While there are plenty of momentary distractions in this life, building a life of true fulfillment is not the norm. We don’t just stumble into it. But we can find joy if we surrender the empty way of life handed down to us from our fathers, and let Christ transform our hearts and minds.

How are you living, or spending, your life? Does it bring you joy? What is so valuable that it would be worth your life?

Would you, like Christ, be willing to die for it, and see it as joy?

Prayer Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts, Thou fount of life, thou Light of men, From the best bliss that earth imparts We turn unfilled to Thee again.

We taste Thee, O Thou living Bread, And long to feast upon Thee still; We drink of Thee, the Fountain-head, And thirst our souls from Thee to fill.

O Jesus, ever with us stay, Make all our moments calm and bright; Chase the dark night of sin away, Shed o’er the world Thy holy light.

—Bernard of Clairvaux (1091-1153), ascribed, included in Masterpieces of Religious Verse, James Dalton Morrison, ed., New York: Harper & Bros., 1948, p. 248

“

Joy, which is the small publicity of the pagan, is the giant secret of the Christian.”

— G.K. Chesterton

Let Us Know!

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

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY.

Name(s) ________________________________________________________________________________________ Email ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone __________________________________________________________________________________________ [ ] The above is an update.

I am [ ] a child [ ] a middle school student [ ] a high school student [ ] an adult.

Prayer request: _ _______________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________

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

What’s Current

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED OCTOBER 19-21, 2013

Here’s a sampling of the many upcoming opportunities to respond to God:

FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN CONFERENCE

FATHER’S BLESSING

NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP

Got a Heart for Adoption or Fostering?

Rite-of-Passage Ceremony With Pastor Joel

Northland Has a Weekly E-newsletter!

Friday, November 8, all day at Northland at Longwood

Sunday, November 3, 6:30 p.m. at Northland at Longwood

Delivered to your inbox every Saturday morning!

Gain a deeper knowledge of how to wisely care for children and families, including foster care, mentoring and adoption.

Dads (and granddads) and sons (12 years and older) are encouraged to participate. The principle of a father’s blessing can be found throughout the Bible and is an important rite of passage as our sons enter manhood.

Get the 411 on who’s preaching, what’s happening and ways you can stay connected to your church.

More info on page 5 of Respond or at northlandchurch.net.

Sign up at northlandchurch.net.

Register at northlandchurch.net/calendar.

New to Northland?

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

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY.

Name(s)_____________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

WELCOME! Let’s worship God together!

The mission of Northland, A Church Distributed is to Respond to God for the Benefit of Others.

Our Vision is to see people coming to Christ and to be transformed together as we link locally and globally to worship and serve everywhere, every day. Join us!

CHECK OUT THE HUB

Calling All Writers!

Word Weavers is about harnessing the power of community to help writers reach their goals.

Founded in March 1997, Word Weavers is dedicated to providing a forum for Christian writers of all levels to critique one another’s work in a fact-to-face format so they can learn about and improve their craft. They meet the second Saturday of every month at 10 a.m. in The Rink.

Want to learn more? Visit them after any service this weekend in The Hub!

Email_________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

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

Phone_______________________________________________________________________________________

northlandchurch.net

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

Participate & Connect:

Address______________________________________________________________________________________

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

10/19-21/2013

Get “What’s Current”: northlandchurch.net/resources/newsletter facebook.com/northlandchurch twitter.com/northlandchurch

Visit an Info Kiosk in the foyer or The Hub.

Call 407-949-4000.

530 Dog Track Road, Longwood, FL 32750

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

Financial Report — October 8 to 14, 2013

generous.northlandchurch.net

Difference. . . . . . (52,270) Difference. . . . . (564,012)

This Week

This Year to Date

Need. . . . . . . . . . 225,000 Need. . . . . . . . 9,225,000 Received. . . . . . . . 172,730 Received. . . . . 8,660,988

OCTOBER 2013

www.northlandchurch.net

BE THE CHURCH EVERYWHERE, EVERY DAY

SERVE OTHERS MEET THE NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE AROUND YOU. Volunteer at Northland, make a difference in the local community, or go global!

Opportunities abound ‌ Find your fit on pages 4, 5 & 6.

FAMILY FALL FESTIVAL

GO CHECK OUT THE HUB

Bring your family, friends and neighbors!

Looking to get connected?

Find more information?

Grab some coffee and conversation?

Friday, October 18, 6 to 9 p.m.

Learn more on page 7 or at northlandchurch.net.

The Hub is a good place to start!

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About Northland, A Church Distributed WHAT WE BELIEVE The Bible

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

God

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

The Means of Salvation

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

Security, Assurance and Responsibility

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

Man

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

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

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

OUR VISION: WHAT WE SEE

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

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

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

OUR MISSION: WHAT WE DO

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mondays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m. (hi) Hearing-impaired interpretation available (sp) Spanish interpretation available

NOT LOCAL? Join us for LIVE online worship at

northlandchurch.net

¿Habla español?

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

during any of our worship times!

The Church

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

The Christian’s Walk

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

The Eternal State

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

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

Find out more at northlandchurch.net/about.

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twitter.com/northlandchurch

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

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

A host will be there to connect with you.

Or visit northlandchurch.net/new.

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First and Future Church

BY PASTOR SEAN COOPER

“ The Church was first established and organized with a world-wide mission for a world-wide work.”

– Roland Allen, The Spontaneous Expansion of the Church

L

ast September, Pastor Joel shook a few things up at Northland. At the center of his emphasis was the need for our church to get back to its first-century roots. While God has always stayed faithful and worked in incredible ways over the last 25 years, Pastor Joel sensed a stirring by the Holy Spirit to get back to the New Testament mission uniquely given for the body of Christ.

Here we are, one year later, and more is becoming clear on just what God is doing all over the world. A reawakening is taking place not just at Northland, but with many of our national and global church partners. God is on the move, and the worldwide work of discipleship and church planting is coming back to the center.

Specifically at Northland, what does this look like?

In Church Distributed, Pastor Joel writes about the unique way that God designed the Church as a vehicle to change the world. What started in the first three centuries continues to unfold today: “As the movement builds, specific territories are put in the hearts of the sent ones (Acts 16:9-10) resulting in a network of churches sharing resources to better help people (2 Corinthians 8:1-5).”

One of the key questions our leadership is asking at Northland is this:

How do each of us link together to continue the expansion of God’s Kingdom?

GREAT COMMANDMENT

LOVE GOD

SERVE OTHERS

GREAT COMMISSION

GO/ MAKE

BAPTIZE/ TEACH

A significant part of the answer is found in the book of Acts and Paul’s early letters to the Church. In this article are three images that provide a framework for continuing in God’s movement in the 21st century.

At Northland, the Great Commandment is central to everything. Why? In Matthew 22, a religious expert asks Jesus, “Which is the greatest commandment …?” Jesus’ response: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment.

And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments” (vv. 36-40, NIV).

In addition to loving God and loving others, Jesus also gives instruction for all followers of Jesus.

“Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you” (Matthew 28:19-20, NIV).

Jesus gives an additional directive in Acts 1:8: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (NIV).

The book of Acts and Paul’s letters then provide the framework for the first church and future churches.

When we read the narrative of Acts in the New Testament, we PAULINE see that Luke wrote with great CYCLE intent for the Church. The book is subdivided into six sections that repeat a pattern of work that the Holy Spirit accomplished through the believers. Everywhere that Paul ENTRUST EVANGELIZE and the apostles went, three key activities took place: • The story of Christ was shared (evangelizing).

ESTABLISH • A local church was formed (establishing).

• Trustworthy leaders cared for believers (entrusting).

This worldwide work was the mission of every Christ follower then, and it’s the same mission for us today. You are an apostle of Jesus (someone who is sent on mission). There is a great deal of work ahead of us. This worldwide mission will require everyone to join the movement of God, this movement that began some 2,000 years ago.

Over the coming months and heading into 2014, we will begin to identify specific ways to involve ourselves in this great movement of the Holy Spirit.

In the meantime, here is what you can do: • Read Acts. Zero in on the way God unified the early church with one-mindedness. Look at the following passages, and discover how the Holy Spirit was moving and see the summary of each section of Acts: Acts 1:1-6:7, Acts 6:8-9:31, Acts 9:32-12:24, Acts 12:25-16:5, Acts 16:6-19:20 and Acts 19:21-28:31.

• Pray together. Look at Acts 2:42-47, and pray for Northland to have the same desire for unity. Think of specific people God has placed in your life – at work, at school, in your neighborhood, etc. – and continue seeking God and His heart for those people.

• Stay connected. Be purposeful in seeking ways to serve in the community. Look of ways to apply Pastor Joel’s preaching every week. Be ready and available for the opportunities that God presents to you.

Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.

–Acts 2:46-47 (NIV)

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SERVE GLOBALLY

Go on a DISTRIBUTED JOURNEY! Apply today.

Browse short-term trips and apply at somedayistoday.net.

Sharing Jesus With Children in Kenya 21 children commit their lives to the Lord!

BY RANWA EL-KHOURY

M

y name is Ranwa “Nin” El-khoury, and I have been attending Northland since 2008. If you know me, you probably know my brother, Bubba. He is my passion and joy! I have been blessed with amazing opportunities to both work and volunteer with the special needs community, but just in the past few years, Bubba and Nin. I felt the Lord tugging on my heart to start serving other populations too.

I found myself on mission trips of all sorts, and for the first time ever, I found myself volunteering in Children’s Ministries with “typical children.” I started learning more about the Bible than I have in other settings. I was able to learn games, activities and ideas that I could transfer to other areas of my life. I watched children lift their hands high while singing how great our God is, and I experienced so much joy!

Every August, after summer camp work ends, I try to go on a mission trip. I have many reasons for going, but mostly I want to abandon my responsibilities, essentially give up what I have for a week, and wholeheartedly offer my focus to God to serve Him and His people in need. I wish I would do this all the time ... but I am a work in progress and am learning how to make every day the mission field.

Selecting a location was not easy, and I prayed long and hard about where I should be. When the idea of Kenya came around, I was instantly drawn to the idea of serving children who are in some difficult conditions. I found myself making a pros and cons list, and after discussing them with my boyfriend, he determined that all my cons were either worldly issues or simply not bigger than my God. Nothing is bigger than my God. At that point, the trip felt like an act of faith. I needed to trust God with every detail of the trip if I was going to commit, and I did (sometimes more reluctantly than others).

Lord, if I am to go, please fund this; I cannot do this alone.

Lord, how will I manage this trip with food allergies?

Lord, when we go, please protect us.

Lord, please give me Your words; mine have no power.

Lord, let us plant seeds and encourage Your children.

Lord, help me trust You.

The day I sent out my donation letters, I found myself The highlight of my trip was about halfway through the panicking that I actually followed through. But God was so week, during devotional time, when a teammate prayed words faithful. Shortly after, my first donation arrived, and it was for that struck my heart. At that moment, I felt like the Lord spoke $1,000! A third of my trip was paid for, and I was blown away. to me through an idea. The Bible stories we were sharing daily I remember saying, “OK, Lord, I guess I am going to Kenya!” were great, but we needed to give these children something Time after time, I would have moments of reassurance like more than a story. They needed to hear the message of that from the Lord, all the salvation and God’s grace! way until just weeks before Thursday morning rolled around, the trip. I realized that and we had 21 children in our room.

Children’s Church, where The translator and I spoke of heaven, I volunteer, had been and God’s promise for us through collecting money to send Jesus, and how simple it is to open Toms shoes to the children our hearts to Him, as simple as ABC. I was about to meet in We asked the children to carefully Kenya! think about whether they would like Our work in Kenya to ask Jesus into their lives, and if was done in partnership they did, to come up to the front to with Christ’s Hope pray with us. The room was silent, International. The local and I immediately thought, Maybe I missionaries there were misheard the Lord. Maybe this was inspiring. They have the joy a bad idea. Once again, we invited of the Lord in their hearts them to think about this decision and and smiles on their faces through some of the toughest come up if they felt ready to commit their lives to Him. situations. They primarily serve children affected by HIV/ Suddenly, I heard one body move, and within half a AIDS through Care Points. Carefully selected children who second, all of the children came rushing to the front. Praise are HIV-positive, or have lost or are losing family members to God! Together we huddled up, and 21 children committed the disease, are enrolled in this program, where they receive their lives to the Lord. The next day, five more children joined Bible teaching, well-balanced meals and medical care. There us and wanted to pray the salvation prayer too. is a lengthy waiting list for the services, and many times the I am never going to forget the pain that these children children selected are the only ones in a family of five children see. I will never forget the conditions that they live in or the or more who get to come. struggles they will continue to face. But I will never forget Our first day with the children brought me close to that I now have 26 new brothers and sisters in Christ. I will tears. We sat in a always remember that no classroom while matter what happens to “For you created my inmost being; you knit me about 30 beautiful them, they are wrapped in together in my mother’s womb. I praise you children welcomed God’s unfailing love and a us with songs. because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your part of His “forever family.”

They sang about Nothing brings me more works are wonderful, I know that full well.”

Jesus and His joy than knowing that their –Psalm 139:13-14 (NIV) love. I looked deep hearts are set on the Lord, into their eyes and and they have nothing found myself overwhelmed with emotions. The beauty of to fear because if God is for us, who can be against us? their voices, smiles and eyes is beyond words. Lord, we are (Romans 8:31). all created in Your image. How good You are to share these I could go on for hours sharing stories from the trip precious children with me. Your love is beyond measure! that touched my heart. This was an amazing experience Each day with the children got better and better. We got from start to end. My teammates were phenomenal, the to learn their names and hear some of their stories. We read accommodations were comfortable, and the work was them Bible stories, practiced a memory verse, played games fruitful! I praise God for being so mighty and great. He is a and made crafts. We were able to provide activities that God of details, not coincidences. I am so humbled to have some might take for granted in America, but the children in seen the fruit on this trip, not just to have planted the seed.

Kenya experienced many firsts, such as using watercolors or I got to see firsthand how the things the Lord allowed me to playing with a parachute. We were able to foster situations learn, experience or even fail at in the past five years of my where children could be children while glorifying the Lord. life were all purposed for Him and the work He wanted me For those few hours with us every day, they did not have to to do in Kenya. His planning is so precise, and it leaves me think about their father dying two weeks prior, or wonder speechless that I would be of such worth to Him. I serve a when their next meal might be. Instead, they played, they great God, who is the Protector of the weak and Father to the laughed, they smiled, they worshiped God, and we got to fatherless. He has called me as His own, takes care of my share that joy with them. every need, and allows me to be a part of His amazing story.

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SERVE LOCALLY Serve Through Adoption and Foster Care Ministry

BY DALE COWART

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id you know that right now, there are more than 1,000 children and youths in Florida foster care waiting for adoptive families? At Northland, we are committed to these children.

If you have been looking for a way to serve these young men and women, there are a lot of exciting opportunities coming up and going on each month at Northland. Are you interested in learning more or becoming involved? Do you want to explore the possibilities of adoption, foster care or safe families? If you answered yes to either of these questions, we can help. Join us the third Thursday of each month for Northland’s Adoption and Foster Care Ministry. We meet at 6:30 p.m. in room 4216. This group will provide information, community and enrichment.

Child care is available; contact Laura Pinckard at laura. pinckard@northlandchurch.net. For questions about the meeting, contact Shaylynn Stoner at shaylynn.stoner@ northlandchurch.net. Join us on Facebook at facebook.com/ NorthlandAdoptionandFosterCareMinistry.

Ministry Conference Now for the big surprise! On November 8, Northland will host an all-day event. Families for Children is having a conference on engaging faith for foster youths. Families for Children will inspire and equip churches and families for effective, sustainable ministry to children and families touched by the foster system. Building on the success of the Christian Alliance for Orphans’ (CAFO) annual summit,

this first-of-its-kind event will provide a deep-dive focus on effectively serving foster youths.

Families for Children will serve three distinct audiences, with emphasis on specific models, resources and action steps for each: • Church and nonprofit leaders will learn from top church-based foster ministries, regional church networks and experts from across the United States.

• Families and individuals will build a deeper knowledge of how to wisely care for children and families, from foster care and mentoring to foster-to-adoption.

• Government and child welfare professionals will explore the most effective faith-based partnerships making a difference for children and families nationwide.

If you are interested in attending, log on to cafo. webconnex.com/ORLANDO. General admission – which includes all materials and lunch – is $35, or $25 for child welfare professionals and CAFO members.

Themes for the event include advocate training, aging out, building your church foster ministry, building support systems, connecting with your community, crisis and disruption, pitfalls and tools for success, strategic planning, street children, volunteer development, working across systems, kinship care and bio parent perspective, mentoring America’s fatherless, developing partnerships with agencies and state, and helping foster families make informed decisions, among others.

Connect on Facebook!

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

Servant Leader of the Month LifeHope

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ucy Cazorla is a servant leader who has been serving Mondays and Thursdays faithfully for over a year. She has a heart for the people, yet such a gift of discernment. She brings a wealth of knowledge and wisdom to LifeHope. It is an honor to have her on our team.

Local Serve Opportunities

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

October 5. . . . . . Sweetwater Lakes Restoration and Cleanup October 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Downtown Homeless Ministry October 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harvest Time International October 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Downtown Homeless Ministry October 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pathways to Care To register for or find out more about these serve projects, visit serve.northlandchurch.net.

Judy Head at judy.head@northlandchurch.net or 407388-5798

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VOLUNTEER at Northland About Anti-human Trafficking D

r. Gretchen Kerr, executive director of Distributed Services, shares with James Li the fight against human trafficking and how you can become involved.

James: Please give us a temperature gauge of human trafficking and the efforts to fight human trafficking in the Greater Orlando area.

the Victim Services subcommittee of the human trafficking task force. Emergency and short-term housing, and overseeing the survivors’ case plans will be directed by ConnectCity. Obviously, these are sensitive discussions, and the details of the plans must be kept confidential.

James and Alice connecting people to volunteer roles.

James: What are some of Northland’s goals heading into 2014 to fight human trafficking?

Dr. Gretchen Kerr.

Gretchen: It is reported that modern-day slavery is human trafficking and is a $32 billion industry affecting 27 million people worldwide, and is tied with arms dealing as the second-largest criminal industry in the world. There are more people in slavery today than during the trans-Atlantic slavery period. Most shocking of all, these victims are not only foreigners, but U.S. citizens, including children and adults from our communities.

Northland is actively involved in the fight against modernday slavery in several ways. First, as a member of the Faith Alliance to End Slavery Today (FATEST), a subcommittee of the Greater Orlando Human Trafficking Task Force, I am the co-chair of this committee, along with Tomas Lares from the Florida Abolitionists. Interested congregants meet monthly with 32 other churches to discuss the pressing issues.

Awareness is the necessary starting point, as so many are simply not aware of the problems in our own backyard. Each month there is training or we hear from experts throughout the community. The details are often horrifying, and the statistics, alarming. In 2011, Florida ranked third in the number of calls received by the National Human Trafficking Resource Center’s hotline, used as an indicator of the immensity of the problem. Here in the Greater Orlando area, the problem is significant, following closely behind Miami and Tampa.

James: Northland’s 5K proceeds are heading to the fight.

Which nonprofit are the proceeds heading to, and please share the beginnings of this partnership and its efforts.

Gretchen: ConnectCity is a 501(c)(3) that was birthed out of Northland in 2007 and currently provides leadership and oversight for the Healing and Transition (HAT) program.

HAT serves men and women coming from incarceration, and since many of the women may be discovered because of their arrests for prostitution, it became a natural segue for this ministry to expand into serving those who are involved in modern-day slavery. Through a partnership with Northland, Florida Abolitionist – a 501(c)(3), and the Faith Alliance, women rescued by law enforcement will be served by this established collaborative venture. Case management services will be provided by Northland in partnership with

Gretchen: The goals for the anti-human trafficking ministry will revolve around awareness and hands-on activities. The October monthly meeting will feature young adults from throughout the community interested in working together as a work group of the Faith Alliance subcommittee. Their energy and passion for this ministry are inspiring. Identifying and vetting ministries and organizations providing services to the victims throughout the state of Florida will be an ongoing endeavor.

The Internet has exploded with online ads for escorts. At any time, there are thousands of ads online, and we hope to establish a call center at the Florida Abolitionist office where trained congregation members will make calls to begin forming trusting, nonjudgmental relationships with these men and women caught in modern-day slavery. The ministry and discipleship opportunities are wide open. There are currently two Florida sites that have made over 2,000 calls so far this year. Training will begin in October.

Volunteers of all ages are needed.

We are praying for a team that will develop appropriate emergency and short-term housing for rescued victims.

I encourage anyone interested to contact me directly.

James: How can someone on a personal level get involved to help with this cause?

Gretchen: The first step is to attend a monthly meeting. The Faith Alliance meets on the first Thursday of each month.

The meetings rotate to a different church partner each month. Details are at northlandchurch.net/humantrafficking.

Pastor Joel chats with the Neath family.

In addition, we covet your prayers for the ministry and the victims, serving in one of the many areas needed to move this ministry forward here at Northland, or with ConnectCity, Florida Abolitionist or the task force. And, of course, financial support is always needed and appreciated.

James: What resources are available to learn about fighting human trafficking?

Gretchen: We recommend reviewing these websites: • Northlandchurch.net/humantrafficking • Floridaabolitionist.org • PolarisProject.org • MyFLfamilies.com/service-programs/human-trafficking Mo and Rebecca are ready to get you connected.

northlandchurch.net/middleschool • northlandchurch.net/highschool

STUDENT MINISTRIES MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY To register for any of these activities and for more detailed info, visit northlandchurch.net/middleschool.

Shaylynn Stoner at 407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net

HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY

COLLEGE MINISTRY

To register for any of these activities and for more detailed info, visit northlandchurch.net/highschool.

Shaylynn Stoner at 407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net

Fusion (For students ages 18 to 25) Sundays, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center.

Dinner ($2 donation), Bible study and small group connection.

Michael Walker at michael.walker@ northlandchurch.net

LUGrox Saturdays 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center.

(Off Oct. 12) 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. Optional dinner (two slices of pizza, chips and lemonade) is available for $3. Register by completing the profile, linked at the top of the northlandchurch.net/ middleschool.

I AM THIRD Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. 9th- to 12th-graders 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. with the everyone coming together at 7:15 p.m.. Firsttime attendees are encouraged to complete the high school profile at northlandchurch.net/highschool before attending.

MIDDLE SCHOOL DOULOS Sundays, 11 a.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. 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, Welcome, Admin, Cafe Teams) and college students (small group leaders and work crews). northlandchurch.net/highschool

Mark Your Calendar!

For more info, visit: northlandchurch.net/middleschool or northlandchurch.net/highschool

Middle School Fall Retreat Friday, October 11 to Sunday, October 13 Southwind, Ocklawaha, Fla. Registration now available online.

Fall Beach Baptism Sunday, October 27; details online.

Father’s Blessing Ceremony Sunday, November 3, 6:30 p.m. in The Rink. Fathers and sons (12 years and older) are encouraged to participate as Pastor Joel leads in anointing our next generation of men. The principle of blessing can be found throughout the Bible and is an important rite of passage as our sons enter manhood.

Sign up at northlandchurch.net/ calendar/details/FathersBlessing1.

David Keys at 407-256-5576

Arena Flag Football Thursdays through November 21, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in The Rink Open to ages 13 and up (including adults!), so bring out your family and friends to play some flag football! Details and registration online.

Christmas Camp 2013 December 28, 2013 to January 1, 2014 SharpTop, Jasper, Ga. Registration now available online.

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CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES Children’s Church

Northland Early Learning Center

Debbie Blahnik, director of Children’s Ministries, at 407-949-7162 or debbie.blahnik@northlandchurch.net • Grade School Classes (Grades 1 – 5) During all worship services in the Children’s Worship Wing.

Northland’s 5-day Bible study for children, The Daily Way, is available at northlandchurch.net or at Children’s Church.

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

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

• Children with Special Needs (Age 3 – Grade 5) A variety of options are available.

Heather Subbert at heather.subbert@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1828

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

Pam Anderson at 407-949-7179 or pam.anderson@ northlandchurch.net

Volunteer of the Month: Kim Mullins You’ll see Kim Mullins as you check your children in to church each weekend. She faithfully serves every week in multiple services. We are so thankful to Kim for sharing her gifts. Thank you, Kim, for your dedication and service.

You are a blessing to our ministry!

Why did you make that?

We learned that God provided a way to save Noah and the animals. This teaches us to know we can trust in and obey God’s directions.

Mark Your Calendar!

Family Fall Festival Friday, October 18, 6 to 9 p.m. The cost: $5 per person in advance (age 2 and under free), or $7 at the door.

Tickets are available in Northland’s bookstore and online at northlandchurch.net. Enjoy games, snow cones, bounce houses, a petting zoo, cotton candy, pony rides, entertainment and popcorn. Other food may be purchased for an additional minimal fee. EVENT MISSION: We are collecting items such as men’s socks, men’s underwear, flashlights and bug spray to be donated to a local homeless ministry.

Debbie Blahnik at 407-949-7162 or debbie. blahnik@northlandchurch.net Volunteers are needed. Sign up today.

Krystal Rivera at krystal.rivera@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7153

Operation Christmas Child Collection week is November 18 through 25.

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

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WAYS TO RESPOND Baptisms

Adult Baptisms Sunday, October 13, 2 p.m., Ken and Diane Watkins’ home. Get baptized by immersion or sprinkling as a public profession of personal faith in Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:19). Call to sign up.

Sharon Ferreira at 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@ northlandchurch.net Child Baptisms Northland recommends the Steps for Young Believers course for grade schoolaged children prior to baptism, but it is not mandatory.

Diane Jones at diane.jones@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7188 Infant Baptism/Dedication Class Saturday, November 16, 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 Deep in Spirit, Shallow in the Word Sundays, through December 8, 9:40 to 10:45 a.m., rooms 4216-4218. Within seven weeks, this class will review the unfolding story of the entire Bible, so you’ll have a perspective for further study.

The study is based on Max Anders’ book 30 Days to Understanding the Bible. Register at northlandchurch.net/ classes. The book is available for $10.25 at the Northland Bookstore. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net.

David McLaughlin at davidkmclaughlin@yahoo.com or 407-7975463, or Paul DePalma at pdepalma01@ gmail.com or 407-786-0687 Ephesians Sundays, 9 to 10:30 a.m., rooms 4206-07.

Join us for a Bible study on the book of Ephesians led by Dr. Dan Lacich.

Barb Olsen at barbara.olsen@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7183 FaithAbility Third Fridays of the month, starting November 15, 6:30 p.m., room 5100, Children’s Worship Wing. Monthly Bible study and connection group for adults with intellectual disabilities and their family members and friends. Bring your Bible.

Heather Subbert at heather.subbert@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1828 Firm Foundations Sundays, either 9 a.m. or 10:45 a.m., room 4209. Study the Bible chronologically for one year to understand God’s overarching plan from creation to Christ. This class is for new adult believers and those who are seeking to gain a clear understanding of God, our relationship with Him, and the grace He has made freely available through the death of His Son. The study guide is available in the Northland Bookstore.

Register at northlandchurch.net/classes. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura. pinckard@northlandchurch.net.

Mike Sheffey at msheffey@cfl.rr.com Hispanic Ministry - Bible Study Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 5100.

Child care is available - for reservation, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net.

Laura Capizzano at laura.capizzano@northlandchurch.net or

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

407-937-1824 Ministerio Hispano - Estuido Biblico Semanal Todos los miércoles de 7 a 8:30 p.m. en el aula 5100. Cuidado de niños está disponible - póngase en contacto con Laura Pinckard a laura.pinckard@northlandchurch. net.

Laura Capizzano a laura.capizzano@ northlandchurch.net o 407-937-1824 Letters of Paul Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 2211, Administration Wing. Study the teachings of Paul chronologically, with an eye from history.

The group study will approach this topic from the 40,000-foot level, with contextual history in mind, delving deep into the Word.

Robert Johnson at 407-937-1765 or robert. johnson@northlandchurch.net Luke (The Life and Times of Jesus) Sundays, 10:45 a.m., rooms 4206-07. Come early for refreshments, and make new friends.

Investigate Luke’s historical documentation of events that surround the life and teaching of Jesus. Hosted by John and Carolyn Jones.

Taught by Dr. Wayne Lukens.

Wayne Lukens at wlukens@cfl.rr.com or 407-3654735 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@ trubromance.com Man in the Mirror Men’s Bible Study,

by Pat Morley Tuesdays, 6:45 to 8 a.m., room 1118, Student Ministries and Care Center.

Bob Shoemaker at bshoemaker@ compass1.org or 407-599-3132 Men’s Fraternity: The Quest for Authentic Manhood Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m., room 5100, CWW. This is an intensive, captivating journey that helps men: Resolve wounds from their past; embrace a biblical definition of manhood; and develop their own personal manhood plan. The required workbook can be ordered through the Northland Bookstore.

Vito Fera at vito@networksoundinc.com or 407923-5115 Philippians Thursdays, 6:30 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1118. Join this open-forum discussion on the book of Philippians: 45 minutes of study and 15 minutes of prayer.

Leo Carrier at leo@carrierinsurance.com

WOMEN The Patriarchs, by Beth Moore Ever wonder what Old Testament people have in common with us? The answer is, everything! Join them in this 11-week study

as they encounter the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Workbooks are available in the Northland Bookstore for $16.95. Choose from two times: • Mondays, September 9 through November 18, 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Space is limited. Child care is available with a reservation; contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net.

Cherrie Rowe at 407-322-6850, or Anne Sullivan at 407332-8318 or annesullivan@cfl.rr.com • Tuesdays, September 10 through November 19, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Space is limited. Child care is available with a reservation; contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net.

Cherrie Rowe at 407-322-6850, or Tracie Theune at 407695-6852 or theunemom@aol.com

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

ADULTS Adoption and Foster Care Training (PRIDE) Mondays, through December 16, 6:15 to 9:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. This 30-hour training and preparation class is required to become a licensed foster or adoptive parent.

Enhanced learning is offered by guest speakers presenting a Christian worldview on the topics during the optional pre-class gathering. Register at northlandchurch.net/ calendar/details/PRIDETraining. You will be contacted by a representative from CBC to verify your eligibility, as walk-ins are not allowed. If you miss more than two classes, you must retake all the classes during another session. Child care is available; contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net.

Shaylynn Stoner at 407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@ northlandchurch.net Belong/Membership Opportunities • One-day seminar: Saturday, January 18, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., The Rink.

Hear Dr. Joel C. Hunter and other senior leaders describe what it means to belong to Christ and to Northland. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch. Registration on-line or email to: belong@northlandchurch.net Ruth Sapp at 407-949-4039 or ruth. sapp@northlandchurch.net • Online: Anytime at northlandchurch.net/ series/belong_study/ • DVD: Anytime and sold in the Northland bookstore at Longwood.

Blended Family Educational Series Sundays, October 6 through November 24, 9 to 10:30 a.m., room 4204. A blended family begins with losses and changes, and all 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 Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@northlandchurch. net. The book is $13.99 in the Northland Bookstore.

Jeff Reinking at jfreinking@cfl. rr.com or 407-616-6658

Digging Even Deeper Saturdays, 6:45 to 8 p.m., room 4128 (cry room.) This is a time to examine the evening’s message through the Bible and how to apply it to our lives. Join in the opportunity to dig a little deeper and strengthen your walk with Jesus. It’s a great way to discover your gifts and passion for the ministry for which God has equipped you.

Child care is unavailable.

Tom and Brenda Pete at petes121@cfl.rr.com or 407-620-5454 Empowered to Connect Second and fourth Sundays of each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m., rooms 4206-7. This interactive learning experience is designed specifically for adoptive and foster parents.

The course equips parents with a holistic understanding of their child’s needs and development while empowering them with the tools and strategies to meet those needs, build trust, and help their child heal and grow. The 10 sessions involve homework. Married couples must attend together; single parents are welcome. Class fee: $120, as books need to be purchased. northlandchurch.net/calendar/details/ EmpoweredtoConnect Financial Peace University Sundays, through October 27, 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., room 4216. Join us for this awesome 13-week study by Dave Ramsey, which, in a biblical and entertaining way everyone can understand, will provide you with the nuts and bolts of how to manage money, eliminate debt, and live on a budget!

The Participant’s Kit is in the Northland bookstore for $49 while supplies last.

Val Brown at val.brown@northlandchurch.net Grow in Peace Tuesdays, through October 22, 7 to 9 p.m., room 4216. Do you care about someone struggling with conflict? Do you want more peace in your own relationships? This class is for you! Learn to biblically solve conflicts in personal relationships. Grow in God’s peace!

The study is based on The Peacemaker, by Ken Sande, available in the Northland Bookstore at a discounted price of $12.95.

Registration is required at northlandchurch. net/classes. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@northlandchurch. net.

Nita Zelenak at nita_zelenak@ntm.org Love and Respect Class Wednesdays, October 9 through November 13, 7 to 8:30 p.m. in rooms 4213-15. This six-week “Building Blocks” DVD series features five key principles of Dr. Emerson Eggerichs’ Love and Respect conference. Each session provides an opportunity for couples to go deeper into life-changing principles: Pink and Blue – Not Wrong, Just Different; Hollywood or Holy Word?; Not Communication, but Mutual Understanding; and My Response Is My Responsibility. The cost: $22.09 per couple for the Love and Respect class, which includes the workbooks. Register at https:// www.eventbrite.com/event/8351907781.

Child care is available by reservation; contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net.

Rick or Jolene Burns at rickandjolene@outlook.com or 407462-5130 Navigating Your Finances God’s Way Orientation and Class Thursdays, through December 5, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., room 4205. This small group study teaches individuals God’s way of handling money and possessions. Subjects

include “God’s Part and Our Part,” “Debt,” “Generosity,” “Work,” “Honesty and Counsel,” “Crisis and Perspective,” and “Eternity.” Cost for materials, available in the Northland Bookstore: $39 per person, or $49 per couple. and registration: Bob Shoemaker at 407-599-3132 or bshoemaker@compass1.org Parenting Class “It Starts at Home, Learning to Confidently Teach Your Kids About God” Wednesdays, starting October 2, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 4216. In these six sessions, we will explore biblical and tangible ways that parents — couples, single parents, blended families and grandparents — can build a legacy of faith for their children. The sessions provide powerful teaching that will help you give your kids what they need to build a solid framework for lifelong faith. Child care is provided with registration. Register for child care with Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1757.

Diane Jones at rdjsejones@gmail.com or 407-929-2415 The Truth Project, by Focus on the Family Sundays, through November 17, 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., room 4204. Join us for 13 one-hour life-changing sessions taught by Dr . Del Tackett as we learn together to look at various aspects of living life from a biblical perspective. Learn ways God continues to call ordinary people like us to make an eternal difference in our world! Register at northlandchurch.net/classes.

Chris and Teri Toadvine at fivetoadvines@gmail.com

CHILDREN Steps for Young Believers (Grades 2-5) and Their Parents These courses in basic discipleship include classroom sessions and daily at-home devotionals. Materials cost: $5. Registration is required.

Krystal Rivera at krystal. rivera@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7153 • STEP 1—BECOMING A PART OF GOD’S FAMILY: Dates to be determined.

Focus: Salvation and assurance. Includes Communion instruction.

• STEP 2—THE MOST IMPORTANT THING: October 6 through November 10, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Focus: Jesus’ Life A-Z, a basic discipleship theme and learning about the life of Christ. Baptism offered at end of course.

• STEP 3—DISCOVERING THE POWER OF THE BIBLE: Dates to be determined.

Focus: This course will answer questions that we have about the Bible, such as these: What’s in the Old and New Testament? How do we use the Bible?

Why did God give us the Bible? Why translate it? How can we understand it?

How can we share it with others? Pizza will be served at 6 p.m. for a small charge. .

Groups CARE GROUPS ADULTS Alcoholics Anonymous Tuesdays, 7 to 8 p.m., rooms 5207-8. This is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with one another, that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. AA’s

primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

Frank Turner at 407-599-9770 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.

Frank Turner at 407-599-9770 Celebrate Recovery Fridays, 7 to 9 p.m., Sanctuary. Gain freedom from life’s hurts, hang-ups and habits over dinner, fellowship and share groups, which include CR 101, Men’s and Women’s Addiction, Men’s and Women’s Co-dependency, Mom’s of Addicts, Men’s Anger, Men’s Sexual Addiction, Women’s Relationship Addiction, Women’s Physical, Emotional and Sexual Abuse and Eating Disorders for Women. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura. pinckard@northlandchurch.net.

Laurie Jean Harrington at celebraterecovery@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1799 Coping with Addictions/Codependency His Way Thursdays, 7 p.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. A Christcentered, 12-step program dealing with issues such as alcohol, drugs, relationships, food, sexual addictions, codependency and issues affecting adult children of addiction. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura. pinckard@northlandchurch.net.

His Way, Frank Turner at 407-599-9770 GriefShare Call for time and location. This healing ministry walks you through the steps of grief. Workbook is available at Northland’s bookstore for $19. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net.

GriefShare voiceline at 407-949-7152 or griefshare@ northlandchurch.net Divorce Recovery Tuesdays, call for time and location. This support group walks alongside individuals who have been through a divorce and helps them to experience personal growth and healing. Registration and assessment are required. Child care is available.

Pam Monroe at 407-937-1749 PRAXIS (Conquering Fear, Anger, Anxiety) Tuesdays, 7:15 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 and making a difference in relationships.

Mediation and biblical conflict coaching are available.

Rich Arndt at 407-221-8955 or volvoom@gmail.com Stephen Ministry Stephen Ministry will begin a new training in January, and we are looking for people who are mature in faith and committed to a journey in ministry for 50 training hours, a ministry for two years. What is a Stephen Minister? A Stephen Minister feels God’s call to walk alongside the congregation — providing one-to-one care to our Northland family and those in our community who are experiencing life difficulties, such as the loss

of a family member or friend, unemployment, illness and so on. Stephen Ministers are there to listen and care. For an application, contact Elaine Harland-Colter at elaine.harlandcolter@northlandchurch.net Support for the Separated Tuesdays, call for time and location.

Support group for those who are separated with court papers pending, for healing, hope and reconciliation in the Lord. Child care is available.

Pam Monroe at 407-937-1749 Surviving the Holidays Wednesday, November 13, 6:30 p.m., room 4209. Join us if you have lost a loved one due to the pain of divorce or death and need some coping ways to help you through the upcoming holiday months.

Elaine Harland-Colter at 407-949-4002 or elaine. harland-colter@northlandchurch.net

MEN Faithful and True Mondays, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall.

Join a fellowship of men pursuing sexual integrity. Workbook cost: $17 at Northland’s bookstore.

Bryce Hagedorn at 407227-3072 or brycehagedorn@yahoo.com; or Kevin Urichko at 407-949-7166 or kevin. urichko@northlandchurch.net

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

Women Facing Love, Sex and Relationship Addiction Group Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 5106-7, Children’s Worship Wing. This group support provides confidential care and recovery from fantasy, romance, love and sex/pornography addiction. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@northlandchurch. net.

Suzanne Rucker at 407-967-9313 or LifeCounselingSolutions@gmail.com Women’s Healing Ministry Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 4218.

This group will provide hope and a safe place to heal if you have experienced sexual betrayal, deception and lies of secrecy that keep you in bondage.

Vicki M. Wotring at 520-631-0886 or celebratelife3@aol.com

COMMUNITY GROUPS What is a community group?

It’s a small group — a gathering of you and your Christian community hinged on a mission of responding to God TOGETHER for the benefit of others! Find or form a group of your own at community.northlandchurch.net.

Dwell Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., connect for location, as it will change every week. This small group of creative and artistic young professionals ranging from age 20 to 30 years old seeks to dwell in community, both with one another and with Christ, through building authentic relationships, serving the local community, and engaging in worship and Scripture. twitter @northland_dwell or dwell.northland@gmail.com

PRAYER GROUPS Children’s Ministries Prayer Team Pray weekly from your home for needs in Children’s Ministries.

Carol Moss at carol. moss@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7180 Evening Prayer Group Thursdays, 6 to 7 p.m., prayer room.

Elaine Harland at 407-949-4002 or elaine.harland@northlandchurch.net Hispanic Ministry - Friday Prayer Fridays, (except for the third Friday of the month) 7 to 8:30 p.m, room 4108 (prayer room). Gather for a short devotional and prayer. Child care is available - for reservation, contact Laura Pinckard at laura. pinckard@northlandchurch.net.

Anita Arce at mrsclasdearce@gmail.com or 407242-3642 Ministerio Hispano - Viernes de Oración Los viernes excepto el tercer viernes del mes. 7 a 8:30pm en la sala 4108 (sala de oración). Nos reuniremos para hacer un pequeno devocional y oración. Cuidado de niños está disponible - póngase en contacto con Laura Pinckard a laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net.

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

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS Active and Retired Law Enforcement Officers Third Thursday of the month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., room 5100, Children’s Worship Wing.

Currently studying John Eldredge’s Beautiful Outlaw.

Paul Griffith at 407-557-7678 or paulgfl02@aol.com Adoption/Foster Care Ministry Meeting Third Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m., room 4213. Are you interested or experienced in adoption or foster care? This group provides information, community and enrichment. Also, meet the ministry leaders in The HUB July 6 to 8 after worship services.

Child care is available; contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@northlandchurch. net.

Shaylynn Stoner at 407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net Arabic-speaking Community Sundays, 9:45 to 10:45 a.m., room 4213.

Join in for worship, prayer, fellowship and a cup of coffee.

Mamdouh Nasr at 407385-5772 or mamdmata@gmail.com Bookstore Book Club Gathering Thursday, October 3, 7 p.m., room 420910. This month we will be reading Love Does,

by Bob Goff. The book is available in the Northland Bookstore for $10.97.

Elizabeth Klunk at elizabeth.klunk@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7199 Common Ground Adult Ministry (Ages 25-45) 1st and 3rd Mondays, 7:15 to 8:15 p.m., room 1101, Student Ministries and Care Center. Come make some friends and grow in Christ with us through fellowship, worship, and scripture. Child care is available with registration by contacting Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@northlandchurch.net.

Susan Lapp at commonground@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0558 Kingdom Advisors Fourth Thursday of each month, noon to 1:15 p.m., room 4209. Financial professionals, join this lunch study group to learn how to build your practice on biblical principles.

Philip van Staden at 407-339-9090

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10 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.

Nitza at milliesnow009@ yahoo.com Men’s Racquetball Group Wednesdays, 5 p.m., Sanlando Park in Altamonte Springs. After game time, the group members sit on benches and fellowship by telling life’s stories and praying for one another’s needs. This is great for exercise and fellowship. No experience is required.

Alex Crane at alexmcrane@live. com or 321-303-0831 Moms4Moms Get connected with other moms for friendship and encouragement through meetings and playgroup activities.

Registration required.

Alexis Krogman at alexiskrogman@yahoo.com Moms4Moms: The Next Chapter Last Sunday of the month, 6 to 8 p.m., room 1117, Student Ministries and Care Center. Join in and discuss many books that will help navigate the winding road of parenthood. Book list: October 27, Unglued,

by Lysa Terkeurst; November 24, The Circle Maker, by Mark Batterson.

Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@northlandchurch. net Motorcycle Group Saturday, October 5, 9:30 a.m., call for start location. Ride to Palatka. There will be a lunch stop in Palatka at a great restaurant on the beautiful St. Johns river.

Lori Landers at 352-729-6912 Northland Veterans for Christ Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 5110, CWW. Christian brothers and sisters who are veterans of the Armed Forces gathering to grow in Christ, share common experiences, support each other and eventually reach out to the greater community of veterans in the Orlando area.

Randy Mixon at 808-343-4391 or rmixon75@gmail.com or Peter Grace at 407575-1360 or petergrace73@yahoo.com.

Sew and Serve First Saturday of each month, 9:30 a.m., room 1104, the Rink. They are currently sewing pillowcase (or sheet) dresses which will be distributed by various Northland mission teams. Bring your portable machines and materials (if you have them) to the gatherings.

Joan Siegel at siegeljk@aol.com Single Purpose (Singles age 30 and up) Second and fourth Sunday of each month, 3 p.m., rooms 4206-07. Join the SinglePurpose ministry as they study 40 Days of Love, by Rick Warren. Study guides are available in the Northland Bookstore if desired. They are not necessary for the class. meetup.com/oacs08, Sue at 407-314-5817 or pinkrosehalo@yahoo.com, or Teri at alwaysgone_us@yahoo.com or 407-470-3431 Hispanic Ministry - Monthly Gathering Third Friday of each month, 7 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Bring a dish to share and any Spanish-speaking family and friends . Child care is available - for reservation, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net.

Laura Capizzano at laura.capizzano@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1824.

Ministerio Hispano - Reunion Mensual Nos reunimos el tercer viernes de cada

mes, 7 p.m., Fellowhip Hall. Traiga un plato para compartir y traiga su familia y amigos que hablan español. Cuidado de niños está disponible - póngase en contacto con Laura Pinckard a laura.pinckard@northlandchurch. net.

Laura Capizzano a 407-937-1824 o laura.capizzano@northlandchurch.net Hispanic Ministry - Spanish Translation Sundays, 9 and 11 a.m. services. Spanish translation is available online and listening devices are available at the Welcome Desk.

Join the Facebook page at www.facebook. com/northlandhispano.

Laura Capizzano at laura.capizzano@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1824 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.

Laura Capizzano a laura.capizzano@ northlandchurch.net o 407-937-1824 Tennis Saturdays, 8 a.m., Red Bug Lake Park.

Jeff Rossmeissl at 407-489-6096 Word Weavers Second Saturday of each month, 9:30 a.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. www.wordweaversonline.com

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

Call and Connect 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 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

12th-graders. All training and materials will be provided.

Laurie Jean Harrington at celebraterecovery@northlandchurch.net Parking and Traffic Attendants Weekend volunteers are needed to help control traffic on Northland property before and after services. Help out as often or as little as you want.

Jeff Hess at jeff.hess@ northlandchurch.net or 407-272-9111 Phone Assistance Weekday volunteers are needed to answer phones and greet visitors. Flexible hours.

Lori Holton at lori.holton@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4000 Sermon interpreter and translator Northland has a diverse congregation. We want to make our sermons and materials available in many languages to reach all of our congregants and more. If you can fluently interpret or translate in any of these languages, we could use your help: Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, Sinhalese, Hindi, Arabic, Japanese and German.

Mike Fernandez at mike.fernandez@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1753 Traducción del Sermón en Diversos Idiomas Northland tiene una congregación diversa.

Deseamos hacer disponible nuestros sermones y materiales en diversas lenguas para poder alcanzar a nuestros congregantes de otros lenguajes Nos encantaría trabajar con usted de forma voluntaria si usted puede interpretar o traducir con fluidez en los siguientes idiomas: Portugués (Brasil), Español, Singalés, Hindú, Árabe, Japonés y Alemán.

Mike Fernandez at mike.fernandez@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1753.

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.

Lori Holton at lori.holton@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4000

Serve With Northland

Communion Servers Communion servers are needed the first weekend of each month. Training provided.

Karen Hays at communion@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0575

Blood Drive Sunday, October 6, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 8 p.m.; Monday, October 7, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Northland at Longwood. In September, 39 people donated 27 units, and as a result 81 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

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.

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.

Paula Gillon at paula.gillon@ northlandchurch.net

Medical First Responders During worship services and special events.

BLS-trained or medical professionals, especially EMTs, are needed.

Lori Holton at lori.holton@northlandchurch.net or 407949-4000

Central Florida Dental Outreach Dentists, oral surgeons, specialists, hygienists and assistants are needed for the Central Florida Dental Outreach taking place November 2 to 3. This yearly event provides free dental services to hundreds of low-income adults and children in the Central Florida area.

Sue Greenberg at srgreenberg001@gmail.com

Minister to Teens Do you have a heart for hurting teens?

We are looking for people to help with an exciting new ministry for students 6th- to

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.

Melissa Fernandez at 407-665-5386 or melissa.fernandez@gal.fl.gov Disaster Response Teams Train and prepare for serving during times of disaster and local outreach field exercises.

All levels of experience are needed, from professionals to those who want to be trained.

Judy Head at judy.head@ northlandchurch.net or 407-388-5798 Co-facilitate Classes in the Jail Men, women or couples are needed to share their faith and knowledge with Seminole County inmates who desire a change in their lives. Training and workbooks are provided.

Thisis a twice-a-month commitment.

Susan Lumb at 321-297-2416 or susan.lumb@ northlandchurch.net Family Advocacy Office Couples or individuals interested in making a difference in the lives of more than 900 homeless families with school-aged children in Seminole County are needed. Commitment: about 10 hours a month to help one family for a 90-day window to connect to resources within SCPS and other community resources.

Training is provided.

Maria Penzes at maria. penzes@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0554 Free Clinic Volunteers Needed Harvest Time International’s Medical Care Center is currently looking for volunteers who would like to commit to serve at least once a month. It needs doctors, nurses, dentists, dental assistants and other medical staff as well as clerical volunteers to qualify the families (does require one-time training). The clinic will serve needy families without health insurance in our community. The hours are Monday through Saturday.

Ami Staggs at 407-8785495 or ami@harvesttime.org Healing and Transition (HAT) Program Seeking men and women who can walk alongside men and women in the process of changing and building a Christ-centered life.

No experience is needed. We will train; just bring your heart for serving others. Servant leaders are needed inside and outside the jail.

Susan Lumb at 321-297-2416, susan. lumb@northlandchurch.net or susan.lumb@ hatprogram.org Help at Bethany Christian Services Volunteers are needed to assist with clerical and office duties and to support the exchange of pictures/letters between birth families and adoptive families.

Christina at Bethany Christian Services at 407-8774006 or cmcgee@bethany.org 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 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 Mission to Japan December 17 through January 4. Christian families, host one Japanese college student as part of a mission outreach. Students are dropped off at Northland most weekday mornings for a program of English, Bible and sightseeing run by Mission to Japan.

Japanese students are always polite and appreciative of their host families. Most Japanese youths have little knowledge of any religion and are open to hearing about our faith. This is a great opportunity for the whole family to do mission work and to share the true meaning of Christmas with a foreign student.

Warren Griffith at 407-243-8867 or info@MissionToJapan.org Mission Trip to Japan June 2 through 24. Mission to Japan is looking for college students who have a heart for mission trips to join a mission trip to Japan.

Warren Griffith at 407-243-8867 or info@ MissionToJapan.org Men Mentoring Fatherless Boys No age limit or experience required. Must be able to devote at least one hour per week.

Take the challenge, and build a life-changing relationship.

David Keys at nlmentoring@ gmail.com Mentors and Classroom Assistants Needed Mentors and classroom assistants are needed for Milwee Middle School students in Longwood. Need to be 18 years old or older and available at least one hour per week until the end of the school year. Must complete SCPS Dividend process.

Buzz Vincent, Milwee Middle School at 407-746-3802 or buzz_vincent@scps.k12.fl.us The Mercy Drive Achievers Club This is an after-school program of 51 children who gather weekdays from 3:30 to 5:30 for homework help, Bible lessons, interactive learning, fellowship and fun. The club needs more volunteers to ensure that its achievers get the individual attention they need to be successful students in a community where this is desperately needed. Would you like to share in the vision of a transformed community to the greater glory of God? Check out Mercy Drive Ministries on Facebook.

407-293-7784 PetPals Saturdays, except the fifth Saturday of the month. Share your pets with people in nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, etc.

Becky Yeager at leahyeager@aol.com or 407-699-4903 Public Elementary School Bible Clubs Held on a weekly basis in a number of Seminole and Orange County schools (30 clubs last school year). Across the USA, 4,385 Good News Clubs were held by churches. YOU can volunteer in a school!

Training and visual literature is available. See children and families come to Christ!

407896-7288 or cefcenfl@earthlink.net or go to the website: www.cefcenfl.org.

Reading/Tutoring Ministry Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Goldsboro Elementary and Magnet School, Sanford. Adults through seniors, especially retirees, read as “Nanas” and “Papas” to kindergarteners and/or tutor second graders in reading or math for one, two, or three hours. Tutoring may be done on alternate days.

Mary Weeks at marykweeks@gmail. com or 407-977-0724.

Reading and Math Buddies Mondays through Fridays, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Goldsboro Elementary School.

Help make a difference for a child struggling with reading or math by volunteering one hour a week.

Rebekah_richey@scps.k12. fl.us or 407-252-7009 Recovery Ministry Volunteers with a heart for the hurting, and recovery or 12-step experience needed to help with a ministry.

Laurie Jean Harrington at 407-977-6742 or lauriejean2@ bellsouth.net Serve as a Worship Facilitator at the Orlando Bridge We are looking for a few good men! This position is responsible for greeting the inmates for service, handing out prayer cards and worship guides, and hosting the live feed for the Northland worship service through a ROKU box. Training is provided, and most serve one or two times per month.

Paula Gillon at 904-610-5492 or paula.gillon@ northlandchurch.net The Sharing Center Volunteers are needed at the Longwood and Sanford sites. Some positions include working at the client services offices or the thrift store, and picking up food from businesses. Volunteers also are needed in the Center’s Oasis, where homeless kids and adults can take a shower, get clothes washed, and use computers for homework and job searches.

407-260-9155 or www.thesharingcenter.org/volunteer Find other ways to serve in your community at northlandchurch.net/ blogs/serve_beyond/

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

Reveille Ministries at 407-333-0404 Be a Bridge – Connect With People of Diverse Faith Traditions See below for upcoming ways you can engage and serve with people of many faiths in our Central Florida community.

Pastor Gus Davies at 407-949-4008 or gus.davies@ northlandchurch.net, or Robert Ray at 407415-8528 or Robert.Ray@nrmafla.com • Harmony House – Work with other faith traditions to build a better community. This is Northland’s partnership with the Interfaith Council of Central Florida and Habitat for Humanity’s second “Harmony House” build. Work side by side with other faith traditions. Skills? No Skills? It makes no difference. You can make a difference in someone’s life.

Robert Ray at 407-4158528 or Robert.Ray@nrmafla.com Central Florida’s Job Fair (CFEC.org) Wednesday, November 6, 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

books of Amos & Isaiah. Children’s program is available. New Spanish group. Fall registration is now open.

Olga Lizardo at 407-415-9578 or visit Orlando.CBSclass.org Healing For Sexual Abuse Survivors Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Parlor Room at Reformed Theological Seminary in Oviedo.

Sponsored by the Oviedo Counseling Clinic, this is a group for women where you will have a safe, compassionate place to heal with others who have experienced sexual abuse.

They will be working through the book, On the Threshold of Hope: Opening the Door to Healing for Survivors of Sexual Abuse, by Dianne Langberg available in the Northland bookstore.

Alina Marshall 407-949-4000, ext. 1775 Healing Grace Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., TLC Women’s Center, 2992 Edgewater Drive, Orlando.

This post-abortion ministry shares the healing grace of Jesus without judgment.

Coorie Moore at 407-244-5527 Holy Land Pilgrimage Visit to Israel Informational meeting Explore the opportunity to journey to the Holy Land with Pastor’s Gus Davies and Kevin Urichko November 30 to December 10, 2013 where we will see the people, places and Bible events of our Lord’s home, come alive before our eyes. We will be inspired as we worship and partake of the Lord’s Supper together in the Garden Tomb, pray in the Garden of Gethsemane, sail across the sea of Galilee, and visit many other holy sites. We also will visit Nazareth Baptist Church and School on a Serve Day. This is a fantastic occasion to celebrate our spiritual heritage with your family or friends. Please contact Donna Snyder about our next monthly meeting.

Donna Snyder at 407-421-3213 or donnaflamm@hotmail.com; Gus Davies at Gus.Davies@northlandchurch.net Love Like You Mean It Marriage Cruise February 10 to 14, 2014. Go on the only fully chartered Christian marriage cruise!

This is a retreat for married couples looking for romance and rejuvenation. The cruise, hosted by FamilyLife, sails from Miami to Grand Turk Island and features Dennis and Barbara Rainey, along with fantastic speakers and Christian entertainment. Guests can look forward to refreshing words on marriage, great concerts, fun with fellow couples, and quality time with their spouses while sailing on the gorgeous Caribbean Sea. Use NORTHLAND as your group code to get the best rates!

Rick and Jolene Burns at rickandjolene@outlook.com or 407-462-5130 Study of Matthew through Bible Study Fellowship International (BSF) BSF begins September 9 and is providing an interdenominational, in-depth Bible study of the book of Matthew. Day and evening classes are available for women, evenings for men and there are age-appropriate classes for children of all ages. For additional information about BSF International www. bsfinternational.org. For class details and/ or registration information: Orlando Evening Women’s Class - Gina Horton at vhorton827@aol.com; Southwest Orlando Day Women’s Class - Edie Chambers at ebie948@gmail.com; Northwest Orlando Day Women’s Class - Mimi Certo at Mimi@ websolvers.com; Oviedo Day Women’s Class - Jill Read at jillread@aol.com; Orlando Evening Men’s Class - Gary Klein at garykleinbsf@gmail.com Thanksgiving Serve Project November 27 to December 1, Live Oak, FL. Serve and deliver more than 500 meals to a community on Thanksgiving day. You will be

support on projects such as helping residents to gift-wrap, decorate trees, string lights, construction projects, cooking, landscaping, painting and more. Perfect for families, youth and friends. Journey Fee: $99 per person.

Register by November 1. For more deatila and to register, visit: www.led2serve.org

MEN Christian Businessmen’s Connection 7 to 8 a.m.: Tuesdays, Denny’s, Lee Road exit off Interstate 4; Wednesdays, First Watch, 249 West 436, Altamonte Springs; Thursdays, Perkins, University & Forsyth.

A worldwide men’s ministry for 83 years (www.cbmc.com) that meets for fellowship, prayer and discussion of God’s principles for business.

Armand Dauplaise at 407221-3114 or adauplaise@aol.com, or Larrie Kitchen at 407-462-4828, or Steve Doerr at 321-274-7072 Faithful and True Mondays, 6 to 7 p.m., Reformed Theological Seminary, Oviedo. Join a fellowship of men pursuing sexual integrity.

Josh Bales at 407-949-4000, xt. 1703

PARENTS NearHim Home Educators Supports and encourages families that God has called to teach their children at home. www.nearhim.com Parents Group for Moms and Dads Impacted by Homosexuality Second Monday each month, 7 p.m., Altamonte Springs ministry location.

Join this group where you can share your feelings, and learn how to respond to your gay loved one in a Godly way. For confidential information Cherrie at cherrierowe@aol.com or 407-322-6850

WOMEN Women’s Connection Luncheon Third Wednesday of each month, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., DeBary Golf & Country Club, 300 Plantation Drive. All women are invited to the monthly luncheon, designed to connect women with God, their community, and each other.

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

Looking for ministry-related jobs in Central Florida?

Need to hire at your ministry?

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

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CONTACT INFO

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

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

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

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

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

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

Find out more at northlandchurch.net/blogs/category/ access_ministries/.

Heather Subbert at heather.subbert@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1828

DISTRIBUTED SITES

WHOM DO I CONTACT IF:

MOUNT DORA SITE The Seventh-Day Adventist Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m.

18440 Highway 441, Mount Dora, FL 32757 The church is on the south side of Highway 441. Look for the “Northland” sign.

Northland at Mount Dora HUB 17943 U.S. Highway 441, Mount Dora, FL 32757 Facebook.com . . . . www.facebook.com/northlandmountdora General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 Jeff Bell, Site Minister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7184 or jeff.bell@northlandchurch.net

I am in crisis?

Northland’s main line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000

OVIEDO SITE Reformed Theological Seminary. . . . . . . . . . . 9 and 11 a.m.

1231 Reformation Drive, Oviedo, FL 32765 The Seminary is located at the corner of Mitchell Hammock Road and Alafaya Woods Boulevard, just east of State Road 434 (Alafaya Trail).

Northland at Oviedo Community Center (NOCC) 561 E. Mitchell Hammock Road, #300, Oviedo, FL 32765 Oviedo Blog Website. . . . . . . . . . . northlandchurch.net/oviedo Facebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . www.facebook.com/northlandoviedo General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 Jeremy Jobson, Site Minister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-929-3053 or jeremy.jobson@northlandchurch.net

I am interested in a Care Ministry?

Elaine Harland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4002 or elaine.harland@northlandchurch.net

I want to seek counseling?

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

Prayer request line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4025 or pray.northlandchurch.net I need the Hospital Ministry to pay a visit?

Judy Tillman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7149 or hospitalvisits@northlandchurch.net

I want to become a member?

Ruth Sapp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4039 or ruth.sapp@northlandchurch.net I have accepted Christ into my heart and wish to be baptized?

Sharon Ferreira (adult/student) . . . . . . . . 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@northlandchurch.net

Diane Jones (infants–grade school). . . . . 407-949-7188 or diane.jones@northlandchurch.net I need information on Student Ministries?

Shaylynn Stoner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net

HOUSE CHURCHES Even though Northland is what could be called a “megachurch,” we are committed to helping others do church on as small a scale as a few people in a home. That means we want to bring resources and encouragement, and training for ministry to people where they live, and work and play. The house church allows that to happen anywhere in the world.

Visit northlandchurch.net/housechurch for an introductory video from Dr. Hunter which will help you learn more about starting a house church. For more videos on how to build a simple church, so that you can effectively gather with others to transform your community, visit www. doingchurchsimply.com.

Crystal River, FL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturdays, 5 p.m.

Tom and Alice Austin: aaustin@qahomes.com or 352-270-8764 DeLand, FL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 11 a.m.

Jeff and Cindy Reinertsen: jsrein1@gmail.com or 386-736-9746 Naples, FL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturdays, 5 p.m.

Sam Lewis: samllewis@aol.com or 407-310-1719 Marco Island, FL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturdays, 5 p.m.

Sam Lewis: samllewis@aol.com or 407-310-1719 Ocoee, FL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 9 a.m.

Marty McCoy: mmccoy@kostoandrotella.com or 407-733-5989 Ponce Inlet, FL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 9 a.m.

Joe and Donna Leonardo: josephleonardo@sprintmail.com or 386-236-8871 Salisbury, NC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 4:30 p.m.

Laurie and Tim Klaus: pianolauriek@yahoo.com or 704-636-5966 Tyngsboro, MA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 11 a.m.

Debbie Miller: NorthlandTyngsboro@gmail.com or 978-649-6115 Utica, NY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 11 a.m.

Terri McDowell: terrilee.mcdowell@gmail.com or 845-332-6762 Venice, FL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 5 p.m.

Ron and Marcy Burth: marciabedford@yahoo.com or 941-493-6965

I 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?

Rebecca Lang. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1807 volunteer@northlandchurch.net I want to get involved in a serve project?

Judy Head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-388-5798 or judy.head@northlandchurch.net; or visit northlandchurch.net/serve I am getting married?

Sharon Ferreira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@northlandchurch.net I need to plan a funeral?

Sharon Ferreira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@northlandchurch.net I want to learn more about your Hispanic Ministry?

Quiero aprender más acerca de su Ministerio Hispano.

Ivan Portillo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1753 or ivan.portillo@northlandchurch.net

Dr. Laura Capizzano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1824 or laura.capizzano@northlandchurch.net

Anita Arce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-242-3642 or ministeriohispano@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 the Resource Advocate or FAO (Family Advocacy Office)?

Maria Penzes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0554 or maria.penzes@northlandchurch.net