Worship Guide-Respond 42, 2014 by Northland Church

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED

OCTOBER 18-20, 2014

WHAT’S CURRENT! FOUNDATIONS, A BIBLE STUDY FOR WOMEN

SERVE UP

Dignity Serves Friday, November 14, 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, November 15, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Longwood.

Details at calendar.northlandchurch.net.

Understanding Material Poverty and Serving to Empower Saturday, October 25, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., The Rink, Longwood.

Wednesdays starting October 22, 6:30 to 8 p.m., room 4216, Longwood.

When Helping Hurts: Small Group Experience Thursdays starting October 23, 6:30 p.m., room 4205, Longwood.

Are you a new believer or have you recently made a recommitment to Christ? Do you simply need a reboot, recharging your spiritual life?

Learn to Empower Others

Ladies, Get Started Here!

DINNER AND A MOVIE

Free Showing of “God’s Not Dead” “God’s Not Dead” (rated PG) is a film about faith and the limits one young man will go to in order to defend his belief in God. Local food trucks also will be on hand with modestly priced grub, so you can fill up before the flick.

Saturday, November 1, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Sanctuary, Longwood. Sign up at calendar.northlandchurch.net.

FATHER’S BLESSING

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.

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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!

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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.

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Rite-of-Passage Ceremony With Pastor Joel 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.

Sunday, November 2, 6:30 p.m., The Rink, Longwood. Register at calendar.northlandchurch.net.

FAMILY FALL FESTIVAL

Carnival-Style Fun for All! Games, snow cones, bounce houses, a petting zoo, cotton candy, pony rides, entertainment, popcorn and MORE! The cost: $6 per person in advance or $8 at the door (free for kids age 2 and under).

Friday, November 14, 6 to 9 p.m., Longwood.

STOP BY THE HUB

Calling All Coneheads … Our public safety team is looking for parking volunteers, aka “coneheads.” Sunday morning is pretty busy around here, so if you are available to help our congregation navigate the cones and find a parking spot, stop by The Hub! Or sign up at northlandchurch.net/ volunteer or call Jordan Gritter at 407949-7178.

Tickets are available in the bookstore or at calendar.northlandchurch.net. Volunteers needed! Details in The Hub or on the online ticketing page.

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

Participate & Connect: 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

10/18-20/2014

Tithes & Offerings Did you know there are many ways to bring your tithes and offerings? At the kiosks in the lobby, at northlandchurch.net or via text message (text any amount followed by the word NORTHLAND to 45777 to get started, e.g. 50 northland). Offering envelopes are also at all giving boxes. Contact Twila Roberts at 407-949-4000 with questions. Thank you!

Financial Report — October 7 to 13, 2014 This Week

This Year to Date

Need. . . . . . . . . . 235,424 Need. . . . . . . . . 9,652,384 Received . . . . . . 195,458 Received. . . . . . 8,815,815 Difference. . . . . . (39,966) Difference. . . . . (836,569)

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED

OCTOBER 18-20, 2014

WHAT’S CURRENT! FOUNDATIONS, A BIBLE STUDY FOR WOMEN

DINNER AND A MOVIE

SERVE UP

Ladies, Get Started Here!

Learn to Empower Others

Are you a new believer or have you recently made a recommitment to Christ? Do you simply need a reboot, recharging your spiritual life?

When Helping Hurts: Small Group Experience Thursdays starting October 23, 6:30 p.m., room 4205, Longwood.

Wednesdays starting October 22, 6:30 to 8 p.m., room 4216, Longwood.

Understanding Material Poverty and Serving to Empower Saturday, October 25, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., The Rink, Longwood.

Details at calendar.northlandchurch.net.

Dignity Serves Friday, November 14, 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, November 15, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Longwood.

Saturday, November 1, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Sanctuary, Longwood. Sign up at calendar.northlandchurch.net.

FATHER’S BLESSING

Name(s)_____________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Address______________________________________________________________________________________

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.

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northlandchurch.net

Email_________________________________________________________________________________________

Sunday, November 2, 6:30 p.m., The Rink, Longwood. Register at calendar.northlandchurch.net.

FAMILY FALL FESTIVAL

STOP BY THE HUB

Carnival-Style Fun for All!

Calling All Coneheads …

Games, snow cones, bounce houses, a petting zoo, cotton candy, pony rides, entertainment, popcorn and MORE! The cost: $6 per person in advance or $8 at the door (free for kids age 2 and under).

Our public safety team is looking for parking volunteers, aka “coneheads.” Sunday morning is pretty busy around here, so if you are available to help our congregation navigate the cones and find a parking spot, stop by The Hub! Or sign up at northlandchurch.net/ volunteer or call Jordan Gritter at 407949-7178.

Friday, November 14, 6 to 9 p.m., Longwood. Tickets are available in the bookstore or at calendar.northlandchurch.net. Volunteers needed! Details in The Hub or on the online ticketing page.

10/18-20/2014

Financial Report — October 7 to 13, 2014 This Week

This Year to Date

Need. . . . . . . . . . 235,424 Need. . . . . . . . . 9,652,384 Received . . . . . . 195,458 Received. . . . . . 8,815,815 Difference. . . . . . (39,966) Difference. . . . . (836,569)

A MESSAGE FROM DR. JOEL C. HUNTER, SENIOR PASTOR (Sunday, 9 and 11 a.m.) (Read about Pastor Joel at northlandchurch.net/joelhunter. Stay informed about his involvement with current events at pastorjoelhunter.com.)

A MESSAGE FROM PASTOR DAN LACICH (Saturday, 5 p.m.; Sunday, 5 p.m.; and Monday, 7 p.m.) (Read about Pastor Dan at northlandchurch.net/team/dr_dan_lacich.)

THE CERTAINTY OF BETRAYAL — AND ITS ANSWER John 13:18-30 (NASB) “I do not speak of all of you. I know the ones I have chosen; but it is that the Scripture may be fulfilled, ‘He who eats My bread has lifted up his heel against Me.’ From now on I am telling you before it comes to pass, so that when it does occur, you may believe that I am He. Truly, truly, I say to you, he who receives whomever I send receives Me; and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Me.”

“ I cannot save and sanctify myself; I cannot make atonement for sin; I cannot redeem the world; I cannot right what is wrong, purify what is impure, or make holy what is unholy. That is all the sovereign work of God. Do I have faith in what Jesus Christ has done? He has made the perfect atonement for sin. Am I in the habit of constantly realizing it? The greatest need we have is not to do things, but to believe things ... . “ – Oswald Chambers

notes

When Jesus had said this, He became troubled in spirit, and testified and said, “Truly, truly, I say to you, that one of you will betray Me.” The disciples began looking at one another, at a loss to know of which one He was speaking. There was reclining on Jesus’ bosom one of His disciples, whom Jesus loved. So Simon Peter gestured to him, and said to him, “Tell us who it is of whom He is speaking.” He, leaning back thus on Jesus’ bosom, said to Him, “Lord, who is it?” Jesus then answered, “That is the one for whom I shall dip the morsel and give it to him.” So when He had dipped the morsel, He took and gave it to Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. After the morsel, Satan then entered into him. Therefore Jesus said to him, “What you do, do quickly.” Now no one of those reclining at the table knew for what purpose He had said this to him. For some were supposing, because Judas had the money box, that Jesus was saying to him, “Buy the things we have need of for the feast”; or else, that he should give something to the poor. So after receiving the morsel he went out immediately; and it was night.

Let Us Know!

Worship Focus Worship Christ today as the Reconciler. While we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through His death. He chose to humble Himself, even unto death, to serve even those in rebellion against Him. When others betray us, we can trust in His reconciliation of all things.

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.

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PRAYER Christ is our peace; those who are divided he has made one. He has broken down the barriers of separation by his death and has built us up into one body, with God. To all who repent and believe he has promised reconciliation. So live as people reconciled. Amen. – The Worship Sourcebook

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Phone __________________________________________________________________________________________ [ ] The above is an update. I am [ ] a child [ ] a middle school student [ ] a high school student [ ] an adult.

Upcoming Weeks: Week 43: October 25-27 SERMON: Gospel of John — God With Us: The God of Hope, John 14:1-9, 12-17, 23-27, with Pastor Jeff Bell Week 44: November 1-3 SERMON: Gospel of John — The Vine and the Branches, John 15:1-8, with Pastor Joel C. Hunter

Prayer request: _ _______________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________

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

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED

OCTOBER 18-20, 2014

WHAT’S CURRENT! FOUNDATIONS, A BIBLE STUDY FOR WOMEN

DINNER AND A MOVIE

SERVE UP

Ladies, Get Started Here!

Learn to Empower Others

Are you a new believer or have you recently made a recommitment to Christ? Do you simply need a reboot, recharging your spiritual life?

When Helping Hurts: Small Group Experience Thursdays starting October 23, 6:30 p.m., room 4205, Longwood.

Wednesdays starting October 22, 6:30 to 8 p.m., room 4216, Longwood.

Understanding Material Poverty and Serving to Empower Saturday, October 25, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., The Rink, Longwood.

Details at calendar.northlandchurch.net.

Dignity Serves Friday, November 14, 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, November 15, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Longwood.

Saturday, November 1, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Sanctuary, Longwood. Sign up at calendar.northlandchurch.net.

FATHER’S BLESSING

Name(s)_____________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Address______________________________________________________________________________________

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

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

northlandchurch.net

Email_________________________________________________________________________________________

Sunday, November 2, 6:30 p.m., The Rink, Longwood. Register at calendar.northlandchurch.net.

FAMILY FALL FESTIVAL

STOP BY THE HUB

Carnival-Style Fun for All!

Calling All Coneheads …

Games, snow cones, bounce houses, a petting zoo, cotton candy, pony rides, entertainment, popcorn and MORE! The cost: $6 per person in advance or $8 at the door (free for kids age 2 and under).

Friday, November 14, 6 to 9 p.m., Longwood. Tickets are available in the bookstore or at calendar.northlandchurch.net. Volunteers needed! Details in The Hub or on the online ticketing page.

10/18-20/2014

Financial Report — October 7 to 13, 2014 This Week

This Year to Date

Need. . . . . . . . . . 235,424 Need. . . . . . . . . 9,652,384 Received . . . . . . 195,458 Received. . . . . . 8,815,815 Difference. . . . . . (39,966) Difference. . . . . (836,569)

OCTOBER 2014

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BE THE CHURCH EVERYWHERE, EVERY DAY

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES NEEDS YOU! If you have a heart for children, please partner with us in teaching the next generation all about God! No experience is required, and training is provided! Visit northlandchurch.net/ministry/ childrens_church.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY Fridays, 7 to 9 p.m., Sanctuary, Longwood Gain freedom from life’s hurts, habits and hang-ups with this group over weekly dinner, worship and share groups. More info on page 9.

CHECK OUT THE HUB Looking to get connected? Need more information? Want some coffee and conversation?

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

About Northland, A Church Distributed WHAT WE BELIEVE The Bible

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

God

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

The Means of Salvation

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

Security, Assurance and Responsibility

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

Man

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

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

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¿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)

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

Growing in Christ Children’s Ministries volunteers make big impact on little lives. BY DEBBIE BLAHNIK

erving in Children’s Ministries for many years has given me many opportunities to experience and witness little lives being changed. I have watched children grow not only in stature, but in maturity in their faith. They start out as crying infants and in just a couple of years are excited to show off the crafts they make. Before long they are making the decision to ask Jesus into their hearts, and their lives have been changed forever. It takes time to teach our children the stories Jesus gave us in the gospel. It takes parents, other family members and people at church to teach children how much God loves them. It is a worthy and rewarding task. I recently heard a story from one of our volunteers that is a great example of a life changed. She had a little girl who came to church with her grandmother each week. The girl was very sad because her mom had died and her dad did not live at home. Her grandmother, who is now raising her, continued to bring her to church. This child never missed her Sunday school class. The teacher continued to tell her she was loved and that God would never leave her. Several years later, this teacher was sitting in service in “big church.” She whispered to her husband, “Look! This child and her grandmother are serving us Communion!” The little girl was so focused on the task, she did not see the teacher until she looked up to serve the bread. She smiled big and said, “Hi! It’s the body of Christ!” The teacher gave the girl a hug and told her how proud she was of her. The girl beamed from ear to ear. The small, broken child the teacher had met years before was now serving her. What a joy it is to teach this next generation who God is and what He has done! I am grateful to serve beside people who love and teach our children.

“Train up a child in the way he should go, even when he is old he will not depart from it.” – Proverbs 22:6 (NASB)

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Far From Home, Close to God What my summer internship taught me about God’s love. BY EMILEE SCOTT

he love of our God is so big and so beautiful. This summer, I got to experience it firsthand. My name is Emilee Jae. I’m 18 years old and just finished high school. I have a wonderful family, an incredible church community, the most encouraging friends and a loving boyfriend. I am immensely blessed, and although I’m young, I’ve had my eyes and my heart opened to some really incredible things. I have spent the last three months serving as a summer intern with TIME Ministries in the Dominican Republic. Although I have spent one week serving here each summer for the past five years, as this year approached, I knew God was calling me to do something more. I thought it was crazy. Three months in a country that doesn’t speak my language, doesn’t eat my food, doesn’t have my family or my friends, doesn’t meet my standards of comfort – it just seemed absurd. But I couldn’t drop it; the thought was constantly pulling at me. So I applied for the internship, thinking nothing would come of it, I would never have to think of it again. I couldn’t have been more wrong. Suddenly, it was June. High school was over, and while my friends were anxiously making plans for college, I was packing for my summer away. It all seemed so surreal until the morning of June 6, when I found myself sitting at the airport alone, waiting to board my plane. I called my boyfriend, and I cried, but as we talked, I knew wholeheartedly that this was exactly where Christ was calling me. I could tell you the summer was easy, or that I adjusted within a few days, or even that I became a perfect example of Christ, but that wouldn’t be the truth. I can tell you, though, that God taught me a big lesson. It’s easy to say, “God loves you.” I think we often use that statement as a sort of bandage for those who are hurting. It’s easy to tell someone else that God’s grace and compassion for His people are enough. But it isn’t quite so easy to believe and accept that statement for yourself. I’ve always heard that God is love, but I didn’t really understand what that meant – that is, until I met the children in a small Haitian refugee community. These children didn’t speak English, and to my dismay, they barely spoke Spanish. For most of them, their first language is broken Creole, one of the official languages of Haiti. I think Rachel was the first child to approach me. She’s only 5, and she has the prettiest brown eyes I’ve ever seen. Jututu, Yohansen, Alberto and Ejendi played on the hill behind her. I had been mixing cement for the foundation of a new chapel all morning, but I longed to speak with these children watching us work. When I realized we could barely speak to one another, my heart ached. I wanted desperately to know these beautiful children and to tell them about Jesus. That’s why I was there. Suddenly, I noticed the older boys, Ejendi and Alberto, tossing a plastic bottle back and forth. It gave me an idea that seems kind of silly, but at the time, it was the only thing I had to go on. Through a messy exchange of broken Spanish and hand signals, I asked if I could play, and soon the other children joined us as well. When you caught the bottle, you said your name. It was kind of awkward and

chaotic, throwing trash around in some weird game of volleyball, but eventually I got them all to speak to me. By lunch, they all knew my name. They shouted it from the hill, begging me to come and play. How could I possibly resist? As the day crept on, more children joined our games. I held so many hands, kissed so many dirty heads, and bandaged scraped knees and elbows – and my heart was filled to the brim. I explained to the children what the new building beside the hill was. I remember telling them, “That’s God’s house, and He wants you to come play there someday,

His love is never-ending. Now I know that, and I want the whole world to know it too. The Dominican Republic may have been my mission field this summer, but now my mission field is here at home. Yours is too. As Christians, we’re called to love one another. Not just the other Christians, but everyone, everywhere. In our schools, at our jobs, in our homes, where we eat and shop and drive, we should always show the love of our Savior. That’s my call to you: Love like He loves, and know that His love is so much greater than we could ever imagine. Take peace in that, and carry it with you.

Learning Scripture through crafts.

so He can be your friend too.” Because of the language barrier, I can’t say for sure that they all understood what I meant, but a few days later, when we returned to erect the little wooden chapel, all of my new friends were there anxious to meet Him. You see, that’s the thing about God’s love. I served in almost 15 different villages this summer, and each village has its own story, its own children. In every village, despite the barriers, I was able to tell the people that God loves them so deeply, and then, best of all, I showed them. Those kids may never know it, but they were the purest form of God’s love that I have ever known. Poor, hungry, even naked children showed me that God’s love will always be enough for them and for me. Through Him, for Him, by Him, His love is abounding. It’s so immense, and it runs so deep within all of us.

The team completed this chapel as a place where a local community could hold worship services.

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SERVING TO EMPOWER Interns Assist in Many Ministries A

s part of Northland’s master’s of social work internship program from the University of Central Florida, eight women are at Northland’s Care Center for 10 to 12 months. Those in their first year of the social work program are in their first internship and are considered generalist, or first-year students. Those in their second, and final, year of the master’s program are clinical social work students. We also accept bachelor’s in social work students, who will be here from January through April. The bachelor’s program is the “fast track” of the first-year generalist. After receiving a bachelor’s in social work from UCF, students will be automatically eligible for their second year clinical internship at a qualifying university. During the internship, the students manage and serve in a number of ministries, including the LifeHope, Family Advocacy, Human Trafficking, Disaster Response/Local Serve, and Prison and Jail ministries. The students are here for personal, professional and spiritual growth, and they help walk individuals and families through various journeys.

Back row (l to r): Ashley Shaffer, Melissa Pagnucco, Noelle Soini, Alisa Arndt, Amy Longtin, Dana Eagle and Callie Barge. Front row (l to r): Mary Lou Couchois, Judy Head, Carolyn Doherty, Eva Vasquez and Jamila Millette.

Prison and Jail Ministry

Faith Alliance Fights Human Trafficking

he Prison and Jail Ministry at Northland is making a big impact serving congregations behind bars. Each week more than 15 volunteers travel to various correctional institutes throughout Central Florida, where the volunteers have the opportunity to disciple more than 150 inmates. Many new and exciting discipleship opportunities continue to be offered to the Prison and Jail Ministry. In our latest opportunity, we are forming a ladies softball team that will travel to women’s prisons for a day of sports and discipleship. For more information on how to get connected with the Prison and Jail Ministry, contact Dale Cowart at 407-9497165 or dale.cowart@northlandchurch.net.

ach month Northland joins an alliance of churches and organizations throughout Central Florida to educate the community on various aspects of human trafficking. This month the Faith Alliance would like to thank Orange City United Methodist Church for creating and hosting a fundraiser dinner, Night of Freedom. All funds raised from this night will be donated to ConnectCity, a nonprofit organization that serves and restores survivors into a new life. For details on how to get connected with the Faith Alliance, visit fatest.org or contact Dale Cowart at 407-9497165 or dale.cowart@northlandchurch.net.

Help With Operation Christmas Child Help a child experience Christmas!

he Operation Christmas Child season is upon us, and you have the opportunity to bless children around the world by bringing gifts to Northland. Boxes will be available in the lobby the first week of November. Pick one up, fill it with the recommended items, and deliver it to Northland during National Collection Week for the boxes, November 17 through 23. Through your gifts, you would minister to boys and girls who suffer from war, poverty, disease and natural disasters by demonstrating the love of God. Operation Christmas Child distributes the gifts in nearly 100 countries,

and works in and through local churches where possible, offering children gospel literature and culturally appropriate evangelistic and follow-up programs. We Need Volunteers You also have the opportunity to serve by helping with the collection of boxes at Northland. Children 13 years old and up accompanied by an adult are welcome. We need volunteers every day from November 17 through 23. For more information and to sign up, visit serve. northlandchurch.net and click on “serve locally,” or contact Judy Head at judy.head@northlandchurch.net or 407-388-5798.

LifeHope Team Serves Those in Need

ach week a team of Northlanders walks a journey of spiritual and financial reconciliation with local families. The LifeHope team members – MaryLou Couchois, Jamila Millette and Callie Barge – offer a wide range of spiritual giftings to serve those in need of a hand up! LifeHope, a team comprised of staff members, volunteers and interns, is focused on serving to empower families in the community. The past month, thanks to our generous congregation, the LifeHope team was able to assist approximately 15 families with the funds to stay in their homes and continue their journey to self-sufficiency. For more information on how you can serve families in this way, go to northlandchurch.net/respond/livegenerously.

Local Serve Opportunities

ne of the most practical ways to “Be the Church” everywhere, every day is by serving locally in the community. Poverty Simulation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 11 Harvest Time International. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 11 Downtown Homeless Ministry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 11 Ronald McDonald House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 11 Downtown Homeless Ministry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 25 Pathways to Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 25 Operation Christmas Child. . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 17-23 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

MAKE A CONNECTION … CAMPUS: northlandchurch.net/volunteer

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COMMUNITY: northlandchurch.net/neighbors

Thank You For Celebrating With Us! BY JORDAN GRITTER

id you know Northland probably has the best volunteers on the planet? When it comes to giving time and using gifts, our volunteers set the standard for others to follow. The way they serve our congregation is an amazing, real life example of responding to God’s call to be the church to those around us. Knowing that words of gratitude aren’t enough, we held our annual Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast on September 6. We had over 500 volunteers (and their families) join us for food, fun and fellowship. We had volunteers from children’s ministry, congregational services, facilities, jail and prison ministry come out and enjoy the festivities. We had raffle prizes that ranged from four 2-park passes to Universal, to a Northland gift basket to a “family night out” basket. It was a blast! Dr. Hunter explained how our church simply could not function without the support of our volunteers. They are the “muscle,” as Dr. Hunter put it, and the driving force that will help move our church into the future. We could not agree more! Now, if you are reading this and thinking, “Ahh man...I wish I was there!” You’re in luck. Go to northlandchurch. net/volunteer and sign up for one of our volunteer opportunities. We have nearly 200 to choose from! There are opportunities for all sorts of volunteer positions and you can sort by ministry or interest to find one that suits you. If you’re interested in teaching children about Christ, like to bake, or even change light bulbs, we have a place for you. We would love for you to join the family and get to know others who serve alongside you. After all, what better way to find your “US” than to serve with others?

Volunteer Needs: Bubba and the gang excited for the breakfast!

Teachers for 3-year-olds to 5th-graders: Help children discover who God is and what He has done. Training and materials provided. Adults needed. Debbie Blahnik at debbie.blahnik@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7162 Parking: Are you a backseat driver? This might be the perfect role for you! Direct traffic during one of our weekend services. James Li at james.li@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1798 Sunday School Snack Team: Provide snacks for our Sunday School teachers one weekend each month. Snack providers bring in 24 snacks on one Saturday or Sunday to encourage and reward our classroom volunteers. Debbie Blahnik at debbie.blahnik@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7162

No better way to get involved than to volunteer as a family!

Weekend Service Usher: It can be hard to find the perfect seat right before and during the beginning of service. Help our congregation by serving as an usher during one of our services. We are in need of ushers for all 5 of our services! Come serve at the service you currently attend. 12 yrs of age or older, please. Barbara Hornreich at barbara.hornreich@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0557 Children’s Check-in Greeter: Welcome and check in families with children to Northland. Make sure the children get to the right classroom and answer any questions they have. Debbie Blahnik at debbie.blahnik@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-

Our faithful volunteer’s wait in anticipation for raffle prizes!

northlandchurch.net/middleschool • northlandchurch.net/highschool

STUDENT MINISTRIES MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY

HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY

To register for any of these activities and for more detailed info, visit northlandchurch.net/middleschool. Marty Tracey at 407-949-7176 or marty.tracey@ northlandchurch.net

To register for any of these activities and for more detailed info, visit northlandchurch.net/highschool. Marty Tracey at 407-949-7176 or marty.tracey@ northlandchurch.net

LUGrox Saturdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. 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 is available for $3. Register by completing the profile, linked at the top of northlandchurch. net/middleschool.

I AM THIRD Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Ninth- to 12th-graders are invited to an evening of small and large group discipleship, worship and community. The optional dinner (Chick-fil-A sandwich: $3) and games are available from 6:30 to 7 p.m., everyone comes together for worship and teaching from 7 to 7:45, and small groups close from 7:45 to 8:45. First-time attendees are encouraged to complete the high school profile at northlandchurch.net/highschool before attending.

Mark Your Calendar! Father’s Blessing Ceremony Sunday, November 2, 6:30 to 8 p.m., The Rink. Fathers and sons (12 years old and up) are encouraged to participate in the Father’s Blessing annual ceremony as Pastor Joel leads in anointing our next generation of men. The principal of blessing can be found throughout the Bible and is an important rite of passage as our sons enter manhood. The cost: $10. David Keys at nlmentoring@gmail.com or 407-256-5576

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

northlandchurch.net/ministry/childrens_church

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. • 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: Nin El-Khoury Nin El-Khoury has served faithfully as a teacher and a buddy in grade school and on the Access team the past couple of years. Her bright personality and love for teaching God’s Word to the children have been an inspiration to our whole team. Thank you, Nin, for your commitment and your example of a loving servant.

Why did you make that? We learned how God gave Ruth and Naomi a special friendship. When Naomi went back to Bethlehem, Ruth wouldn’t let her go alone. Ruth said, “Where you go, I go.”

Mark Your Calendar! Step 1 Young Believers Class: Becoming a Part of God’s Family Wednesdays, October 8 through 29, 6:15 to 8 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. This class focuses on salvation and assurance, and includes Communion instruction and experience. A parent must attend classes with his or her child. The fee is $5. Register at http://yb1.eventbrite.com. Lindsay Johnson at 407-9497153 or lindsay.johnson@northlandchurch.net.

Step 2 Young Believers Class: The Great Commandment Sundays, October 12 through November 9, 3 to 4:30 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. This five-week class focuses on the Great Commandment and includes baptism (Sunday, November 16). A parent must attend classes with his or her child. The class fee is $5. Register at https://yb2-october.eventbrite.com. Lindsay Johnson at 407-949-7153 or lindsay.johnson@ northlandchurch.net

Family Fall Festival Friday, November 14, 6 to 9 p.m., Northland at Longwood. Join us for games, snow cones, bounce houses, a petting zoo, cotton candy, pony rides, entertainment and popcorn. Additional food (burgers, hot dogs and drinks) may be purchased for an additional minimal fee. The per-person cost to attend: $6 in advance or $8 at the door; kids age 2 and under are free. Tickets are available online. For details, contact Debbie Blahnik at 407949-7162 or debbie.blahnik@northlandchurch.net.

WAYS TO RESPOND Baptisms Adult Baptisms Sunday, October 12, 2 p.m., Ken and Diane Watkins’ home. Get baptized by immersion or sprinkling as a public profession of personal faith in Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:19). Call to sign up. Sharon Ferreira at 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@ northlandchurch.net Child Baptisms Northland recommends the Steps for Young Believers course for grade schoolaged children prior to baptism, but it is not mandatory. Diane Jones at diane.jones@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7188 Infant Baptism/Dedication Class Saturday, November 15, 7 p.m., room 4206. Child care is available upon request. Diane Jones at 407-949-7188 or diane.jones@northlandchurch.net

Bible Studies ADULTS Acts Bible Study Sundays through December 28, 9 to 10:30 a.m., room 4206. Learn from Dr. Dan Lacich how the first-century church in the book of Acts relates to us today as we become disciples and establish and plant churches that will impact the world with the gospel. Barb Olsen at barbara.olsen@ northlandchurch.net FaithAbility Third Friday of the month, 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. Ranwa “Nin” El-khoury at RanwaNinElkhoury@yahoo.com or 407-9297254 FaithAbility Evening Bible Study Fridays, October 10, November 21 and December 19, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. Join us for a time of worship, fellowship and Bible study as we study the parables of Jesus. Light snacks provided. Family and friends are welcome. Individual must be able to function on a 1:5 ratio to participate independently. Heather at faithability@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1828 Firm Foundations, Part 1 Sundays, through May 3 (no meetings November 30, December 28 or January 4), 10:45 a.m. to noon, room 4209. Are you curious about what God is really like? Is the God of the Old Testament the same as the God revealed in the New Testament? Why are the world and people so messed up? Do you wonder if Satan is real? Are you puzzled about why Jesus had to die on the cross? Are you certain where you will go after death? The Bible is God’s message for you. If you find the Bible confusing, or if you wonder what the Bible really says, you need to study it—starting at the beginning. Moving through the Old and New Testaments, Firm Foundations highlights the themes that run through all of God’s Word. This builds an understanding of the Bible as a whole. The optional study guide is $9.95. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net. Mike Sheffey at msheffey@cfl.rr.com or 407-497-1966

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

Firm Foundations, Part 2 Sundays, through May 3 (no meetings November 30, December 28 or January 4), 9 to 10:30 a.m., room 4209. Solidify your understanding of what the Bible says about the salvation Christ has provided and the power He gives us to live a life of freedom that honors him! Led by Northland elders, this class will cover such topics as: • Secure in Christ. Learn how you can enjoy peace and meaningful worship of God based on knowing you are secure in Christ! • Acts. This will focus on how the gospel spread geographically in the face of fierce persecution. • Romans. This is a foundational book for the Christian life. We will discover how to enjoy deliverance from the power of sin through personally identifying with Christ in His death, burial and resurrection. • Ephesians. Learn of the spiritual provision that God has made through Christ for you to live an effective and godly life and to equip you to stand firm in God’s power over all spiritual enemies. An optional study guide is available for each unit for $5.95. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura. pinckard@ northlandchurch.net. Don Pederson at don_pederson@ntm.org or 407-625-9086 Hispanic Ministry - Bible Study Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 5105. Child care is available - for reservation, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net. Laura Capizzano at laura.capizzano@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1824 Ministerio Hispano - Estuido Biblico Semanal Todos los miércoles de 7 a 8:30 p.m. en el aula 5105. 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 8:45 p.m., room 2211, Administration Wing. Study the teachings of Paul chronologically, using a splash of history to give the Bible better context. At times we approach Paul’s letters from 40,000 feet, other times we delve 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 Jones. Taught by Dr. Wayne Lukens. Wayne Lukens at wlukens@cfl.rr.com or 407-365-4735 Transformers — Young married couples (mid-20s to -40s) Sundays, 10:45 a.m. to noon, Fellowship Hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. Our goal is to build relationships and grow in our marriages by studying God’s Word and applying it to our lives. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net. Tim and Michelle Kutcher at tim.kutcher@gmail.com

MEN AMEN (A Meeting of Men) Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 5108-9, Children’s Worship Wing. Learn to apply God’s Word to real-life situations. Dan Bogdan at 407-702-5358 or danbogdan@ adullamroad.com

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 of Honor Thursdays, 7:15 to 9 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing, room 5102. This weekly meeting of men consists of fun and watching a DVD, followed by a group discussion, family and business topics, prayer and praise reports. All topics revolve around the biblical definition of “manhood,” raising men as family leaders and being disciples of Christ. Vito Fera at vito@networksoundinc.com or 407-923-5115 Philippians Thursdays, 6:30 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1118. Join this open-forum discussion on the book of Philippians: 45 minutes of study and 15 minutes of prayer. Leo Carrier at leo@carrierinsurance.com

WOMEN Children of the Day: 1 and 2 Thessalonians, by Beth Moore Mondays, through November 10, 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; or Tuesdays, through November 11, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, The Rink. Attention ladies! Do you know the Holy Spirit desires to shine through you? Whether you are grocery shopping, strolling through a park or grabbing coffee, you are never without His light. Join us as we gain a new perspective on how to biblically respond to life’s difficult challenges. You’ll soon discover how life-changing and fun studying the Bible can be! The cost: $17.95 for the workbook. Child care will be provided; contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@northlandchurch. net. Monday class: Anne at annesullivan@ cfl.rr.com or 407-332-8318; Tuesday class: Cherrie Rowe at cherrierowe@aol.com

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

ADULTS American Heart Association HeartSaver Course for CPR and AED Saturday, October 18, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall. Northland’s Disaster Response team is teaching the American Heart Association HeartSaver course for CPR and AED (automated external defibrillator) for adults, children and infants. This threehour course for ages 11 and up provides a framework for learning basic skills that may help you save a life or prevent further injury. Space is limited. The cost: $7. Judy Head at judy.head@northlandchurch.net or 407388-5798 Belong/Membership Opportunities • One-day seminar: Saturday, February 7, 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 5 through November 23, 9 to 10:30 a.m., room 4204. Are you experiencing conflict or challenges, or feeling isolated with stepfamily living? Learn strategies, share support with other couples in similar situations, and identify God’s blessings in this biblical educational series. This study is for single parents, and couples dating, engaged or married, and it reveals the seven steps of healthy stepfamily living. The book “The Smart Stepfamily: Seven Steps to a Healthy Family,” by Ron Deal, is recommended but not required. The book sells for $13.99 in the Northland Bookstore. Child care is available. Jeff Reinking at jfreinking@cfl.rr.com or 407-616-6658 Blessed by Conflict Sundays, September 14 through November 23, 10:45 a.m., The Rink. We all experience conflict. The good news is God can turn conflict into a blessing as He uses it to grow you and deepen your relationships with others. If you could use help with daily conflicts or would like to learn how to coach others who need help, this class is for you. Come explore biblical answers for resolving differences. The study is based on the book The Peacemaker, by Ken Sande. Nita Zelenak at Nita_Zelenak@ntm.org Classical Conversations Homeschool Group Mondays through April 17 (no meetings October 13, November 18 through January 1, January 19 and February 16), 9 a.m. to noon, room 5100. Interested in home schooling? Looking for community? Classical Conversations is for you. Diane Lauritsen at 407-607-1391 or diane.lauritsen1@gmail. com, or welcome.classicalconversations.com Community Action Poverty Simulation Saturday, October 11, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., The Rink. What is the Poverty Simulation? It is a guided experience designed to help participants begin to understand what it might be like to live in a typical low-income family trying to survive. During a simulation, participants roleplay the lives of low-income families, from single parents trying to care for their children to senior citizens trying to maintain their selfsufficiency on Social Security. The simulation enables participants to view poverty from different angles in an experiential setting, while empowering low-income volunteers by allowing them an opportunity to interact with community leaders. The cost: $10. Judy Head at judy.head@northlandchurch.net or 407-388-5798 Dignity Serves Sundays, October 5 through November 16 (no meeting November 2), 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; or Friday, November 14, 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, November 15, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (arrive 15 minutes early for check-in), room 4205. Calling all Northland Connectors, ministry leaders and congregants who serve at Northland! Mark your calendar for a special training designed to help us “serve to empower” others well. Dignity Serves training is designed to experientially instruct us to serve others in a way that honors God, preserves the dignity of both parties, and fosters the type of interdependence that is characteristic of authentic and healthy

relationships. The cost: $20 for the two-day option, as food is provided. Child care will be provided. Maria Penzes at maria.penzes@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0554 FaithAbility Day Retreat and Family Worship Experience Saturday, October 18, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. This is a full-day Bible retreat for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities that includes fun, fellowship and Bible-based learning activities. Come and learn about God, make new friends, and have fun in the process! This event is being held at the same time as the Soul Care & Parenting a Child With Special Needs seminar, allowing parents and caretakers to attend this event while their participant engages in the Bible retreat. Separate registration is required for the Soul Care & Parenting a Child With Special Needs event. Participants will be joined by parents from 2 to 3 p.m. for a family worship session conducted by our Children’s Ministries team. The cost: $6. Heather at faithability@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1828

Financial Ally Training Thursday, October 9, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., room 4213. Financial Allies promote and sustain individuals in the Faith and Finances program. Allies are mutual learners on the journey with participants. An Ally is placed with a participant to provide encouragement, advocacy, and supportive friendship as he or she strives to become economically selfsufficient. Financial Allies will be recruited in the next few months to join the first non-pilot offering of Faith and Finances in January. Child care is available. Maria Penzes at maria.penzes@northlandchurch.net or 407937-0554, or servingtoempower.net Godly Wisdom in Business Thursdays, October 2 through November 13, 7 to 8:30 p.m., rooms 4215 and 4217. This course focuses on how to become wiser business leaders by integrating biblical and business principles. The course presents powerful biblical advice focusing on such topics as trust, anger, pride, discipline and justice. This advice is relevant not only to personal lives, but also to business lives. The course contains practical, easy-toapply ideas for leaders or aspiring leaders in business and nonprofit organizations. The teacher is Dr. Samuel C. Certo, past dean and the Steinmetz professor of management at the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College, and the course is based on Dr. Certo’s new book, Chasing Wisdom: Finding Everyday Leadership in Business and Life. The course cost is $125 and includes the book. Child care is available. Sam Certo at scerto@rollins.edu or 407-687-6363 Soul Care & Parenting a Child With Special Needs Saturday, October 18, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., rooms 4206-07. An experienced speaker, author, business consultant, advocate for people with disabilities and parent, Dr. Sharon Spano will explore what it means to experience the fullness of God in the midst of our daily challenges. This seminar will offer two sessions for parents: “Why Your Child Is a Part of God’s Story” and “How to Reclaim the Joy.” The cost is $7; lunch is included. Child care is available for a nominal fee. Heather Subbert at heather.subbert@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1828 The Marriage Guarantee Wednesdays, October 1 through November 12, 7 to 9 p.m., room 4206-07. Join James and Cindy Price for a lively and interactive class on the topic of marriage. Together we will discuss the guarantees that

God has given us for marriage. The cost: $15 for each couple, which includes one copy of “The Marriage Guarantee.” Child care is available. James Price at james.price@ northlandchurch.net Understanding Material Poverty & Serving to Empower Saturday, October 25, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall. Join us for a day of interactive learning to begin the process of understanding material poverty and how to serve others through empowerment. Materials will be provided. Lunch is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; you are welcome to bring lunch or visit a restaurant. Child care is not available. Maria Penzes at maria.penzes@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0554 When Helping Hurts Wednesday, October 1, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., sanctuary. “When Helping Hurts,” by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert, articulates a biblically based approach to poverty alleviation, a framework that already has shaped 250,000 church and ministry leaders. Discover how to effectively help people, moving beyond good intentions to lasting change. Learn how to walk with others in humble relationships, rather than providing them with temporary handouts. The cost: $10 for the whole day, which includes lunch. It is free to those who stream from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Maria Penzes at maria.penzes@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0554

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. Debbie Blahnik at debbie. blahnik@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7162 • STEP 1—BECOMING A PART OF GOD’S FAMILY: Wednesdays, October 8 through 29, 6:15 to 8 p.m. Focus: Salvation and assurance. Includes Communion instruction. • STEP 2—THE MOST IMPORTANT THING: Sundays, October 12 through November 9, 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.

Groups CARE GROUPS ADULTS Alcoholics Anonymous Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 5207-8. This is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with one another, that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. AA’s primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. Frank Turner at 407-599-9770 or Carol Sorensen at 407-617-0449 Al-Anon Support Group Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., room 5209. Alcoholism affects families, and can affect our emotional well-being, for better or worse. Problem drinking can make life extremely difficult for the non-drinking family member. Al‑Anon members share their experience, strength and hope in coping with an intimate relationship that is affected by alcoholism or drug abuse. Nancy Cook 407-484-3069

Celebrate Recovery Fridays, 7 to 9 p.m., sanctuary. Gain freedom from life’s hurts, hang-ups, and habits. Join them each week for teachings, testimonies, praise and worship, and share groups, which include CR 101; men’s chemical addiction, codependency, anger and sexual addiction; and women’s chemical addiction, codependency, love and relationship addiction, eating disorders, codependent moms, anxiety and depression, and physical, emotional and sexual abuse. They also offer programs for children and teens. This is recovery for the entire family. Dinner is available from 5:45 to 6:30 for $3; children eat free. Laurie Jean Harrington or Mary Ann Mannen at celebraterecovery@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1799 COSA Mondays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., room 1116, Student Ministries and Care Center. Cosa is a recovery program for men and women whose lives have been affected by someone else’s compulsive sexual behavior. In Cosa, people find hope whether or not there is a sexually addicted person currently in their lives. With the humble act of reaching out, they begin the process of recovery. Child care available. Dixie at LongwoodCOSA@aol. com or 407-312-3494, or cosa-recovery.org Divorce Recovery Tuesdays, through December 16, 7 to 9 p.m., room 4206. A divorce is a devastating, traumatic event for which even the strongest individuals find themselves unprepared. This group offers support for individuals and families going through divorce, healing and equipping them for the journey ahead. Child care will be provided. Registration is $5, and the book costs $20. Donna Delzingaro at donnadd@cfl.rr.com or 407-937-1749, or Elaine Harland-Colter at elaine.harland-colter@ northlandchurch.net

PeaceSeekers This ministry takes the biblical approach to handling all levels and types of conflict. From classes in PeaceMaker to conflict coaching and mediation, this ministry makes a difference in all relationships. Nita Zelenak at nita_zelenak@ntm.org (regarding class), or Rich Arndt at volvoom@gmail.com (regarding mediation and conflict coaching) RCA – Recovering Couples Anonymous Mondays, 7:45 to 9 p.m., room 1118, Student Ministries and Care Center. RCA is a 12-step program and fellowship of recovering couples. They suffer from many different addictions, and they share their experience, strength and hope with one another, that they may solve their common problems and help other recovering couples restore their relationships. The primary purpose is to stay committed in loving and intimate relationships, and to help other couples achieve freedom from addictive and destructive relationships. Child care is available. David at dtaylor197@cfl.rr.com or 407-687-5390, Dixie at RecoveryHealing@ aol.com, or recovering-couples.org Stephen Ministers Need a Stephen Minister? If you are in our congregation and are going through a difficult time and need a Stephen Minister, who can walk alongside you for a season, contact Lynda Mason at 407-949-4013. Stephen Ministry Orientation Wednesday, October 15, 7 to 8:30 p.m., The Hub. Stephen Ministers are members of our congregation who listen, care, encourage, and provide emotional and spiritual support for people going through tough times. Attend the orientation if you feel called to this one-to-one ministry. Lynda Mason at lynda.mason@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4013

GriefShare Mondays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., rooms 420607. If you are experiencing grief due to the death of a loved one, this healing ministry helps walk you through the steps toward healing. The journal is available for $20 in the Northland Bookstore. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net. and registration: Dale Colter at 407-739-0702

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. Registration and assessment required. Child care is available. Donna Delzingaro at 407-937-1749

His Way Thursdays, 7 p.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. A Christcentered, 12-step recovery support program dealing with issues such as alcohol, drugs, relationships, food, sexual addictions, codependency and issues affecting adult children of addiction. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net. A. Jay Fowinkle at Hisway@northlandchurch.net or 407-416-6630

Faithful and True Mondays, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall. Join a fellowship of men pursuing sexual integrity. Workbook cost: $17 at Northland’s bookstore. Bryan at 816-206-4167, Jim at 407-701-7796, or Kevin Urichko at 407-9497166 or kevin.urichko@northlandchurch.net

The Landing Fridays, 7 to 9:10 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. Do you know of a hurting or struggling teen? Are you a teen who feels like life is out of control? This ongoing 52-week program, based on the beatitudes, is geared specifically toward teens in grades 6 through 12, is student-driven and runs concurrently with Celebrate Recovery. The Landing is a safe place where struggling teens can acquire tools to live a Christ-centered life. Suzanne Long at slong27@gmail.com PRAXIS (Conquering Fear, Anger, Anxiety) Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 5106-07, CWW. Conquer fear, anger and anxiety through biblical principles. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net. Skye Engel at 407834-3158

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

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

10 Women Facing Love, Sex and Relationship Addiction Group Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 5106-7, Children’s Worship Wing. This group support provides confidential care and recovery from fantasy, romance, love and sex/pornography addiction. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@northlandchurch. net. Suzanne Rucker at 407-967-9313 or LifeCounselingSolutions@gmail.com Women’s Healing Ministry Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 4218. This group will provide hope and a safe place to heal if you have experienced sexual betrayal, deception and lies of secrecy that keep you in bondage. Vicki M. Wotring at 520-631-0886 or celebratelife3@aol.com

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

PRAYER GROUPS Children’s Ministries Prayer Team Pray weekly from your home for needs in Children’s Ministries. Carol Moss at carol. moss@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7180 Evening Prayer Group Thursdays, 6 to 7 p.m., prayer room 4108. You are invited to join us for intercessory prayers. We intercede for the weekly personal prayer requests submitted. We pray for our elders, our pastors, the staff, congregants and communities. We pray for the Distributed churches, local and global partners, missionaries, ministries and much more. You can pray for requests and submit prayer requests at pray.northlandchurch.net. Our the prayer request voicemail is 407-9494025. Gus Davies at 407-949-4008 or gus.davies@northlandchurch.net Hispanic Ministry - Friday Prayer Fridays, (except for the third Friday of the month) 7 to 8:30 p.m, prayer room 4108. 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 407-242-3642 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 Adoption/Foster Care Ministry 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. Child care is available; contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@northlandchurch.net. Dale. Cowart at dale.cowart@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7165 Arabic Speakers Fellowship Sundays, 9:30 to 11 a.m., room 4213-15. This group meets for Bible study, fellowship, prayer and praise in the Arabic language. The class

targets those who need to worship in Arabic. Child care is available. Mamdouh Nasr at 407-385-5772 or mamdmata@gmail.com 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 Knit and Chat Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Foyer by Information Desk. This group is for those who knit (or crochet) or want to learn how to knit. Knit and Chat is intended for fellowship while sharing the joy of knitting. Contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net for child care for children 10 and under. www.facebook.com/ knitandchat. Nitza at milliesnow009@ yahoo.com Men’s Racquetball Group Wednesdays, 6 p.m., Sanlando Park in Altamonte Springs. After game time, the group members sit on benches and fellowship by telling life’s stories and praying for one another’s needs. This is great for exercise and fellowship. No experience is required. Alex Crane at alexmcrane@live. com or 321-303-0831 Moms4Moms Get connected with other moms for friendship and encouragement through meetings and playgroup activities. Registration required. Alexis Krogman at alexiskrogman@yahoo.com Moms4Moms: The Next Chapter Last Sunday of the month, through April (except second Sunday of December), 6 to 8 p.m. The group members look forward to building relationships and sharing food as they seek God’s wisdom in parenting. This will be a great opportunity to discuss many books that will help them navigate the winding road of parenthood. All moms are welcome, and they hope to see you as they share God’s Word and their life experiences. Upcoming books: October 26 – Unquenchable, by Carol Kent. November 30 – A Voice in the Wind, by Francine Rivers. December 14 – Book Collection/Holiday Party and location: Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@northlandchurch.net Motorcycle Ministry Ride Saturday, October 11, 9 a.m., Volusia County. The group will ride through Volusia County beachside and by the intercoastal for lunch and a view of the Wings and Waves air show. The ride will be at highway speeds and is weather permitting. ? Lori Landers at 352729-6912 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

singles in the area for friendship, fellowship and Bible study. Teri Long at 407-4703431, Sue Hemphill at 407-314-5817, or meetup.com/OACS08 Hispanic Ministry Quarterly Gathering October 17, December 19 and March 30, 7 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Bring a dish to share and any Spanish-speaking family and friends. Child care is available; contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net. Anita Arce at 407242-3642 or mrsclasdearce@gmail.com Ministerio Hispano Reunion Trimestral 17 de octubre, 19 de diciembre, 30 de marzo, 7 p.m., Fellowship 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. Anita Arce at 407242-3642 or mrsclasdearce@gmail.com 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. Anita Arce at 407-242-3642 or mrsclasdearce@gmail.com 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. Anita Arce a 407-2423642 o mrsclasdearce@gmail.com Tennis Saturdays, 8 a.m., Red Bug Lake Park. Jeff Rossmeissl at 407-489-6096 When Helping Hurts: Small Group Experience Thursdays, October 23 through December 11 (no meetings November 6 and 27), 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., room 4205. Join them as they explore and unpack the principles of poverty alleviation in an accessible way. Each of the six lessons includes discussion questions, application exercises and materials for further learning. The cost is $10.99; purchase the workbook in the Northland Bookstore. Child care will be provided. Maria Penzes at maria.penzes@northlandchurch.net or 407937-0554 Word Weavers Second Saturday of each month, 9:30 a.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. For writers of all levels. www. Word-Weavers.com

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

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

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

Single Purpose (Singles age 30 and up) Second and fourth Sunday of each month, 3 p.m., rooms 4206-07. Get to know other

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

provided. Karen Hays at communion@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0575 Info Desk Hosts Needed Answer questions and direct newcomers before and after the worship services. Five service choices each weekend. Stop by the Info Kiosk (with the big question mark) and find out how you can get started or contact Terry Wenner at tbardwen@aol.com. Medical First Responders During worship services and special events. BLS-trained or medical professionals, especially EMTs, are needed. Ivan Portillo at ivan.portillo@northlandchurch.net or 407949-4000 Parking and Traffic Attendants Weekend volunteers are needed to help control traffic on Northland property before and after services. Help out as often or as little as you want. Jeff Hess at jeff.hess@ northlandchurch.net or 407-272-9111 Phone Assistance Weekday volunteers are needed to answer phones and greet visitors. Flexible hours. Ivan Portillo at ivan.portillo@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4000 Sermon interpreter If you can fluently interpret Spanish, we could use your help. Laura Capizzano at laura.capizzano@northlandchurch.net Traducción del Sermón Nos encantaría trabajar con usted de forma voluntaria si usted puede interpretar Español. Laura Capizzano at laura. capizzano@northlandchurch.net Special Needs Children and Teens Sundays, assist during the 11 a.m. worship service. Heather Subbert at 407-9371828 or heather.subbert@northlandchurch.net Ushers and Greeters Greet and seat those attending worship services. No experience necessary. Ivan Portillo at ivan.portillo@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4000 Welcome Team Believers are needed to make phone calls, welcoming first-time visitors and connecting with interested attendees regarding various ministry projects. Training provided, flexible hours. Brian King at brian.king@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0567

Serve With Northland Blood Drive Sunday, November 2, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, November 3, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Northland at Longwood. In September, 60 people donated 52 units, and as a result 156 lives were saved. To reduce your waiting time, you may schedule a time slot at www. floridasbloodcenters.org. Ruth Sapp at ruth. sapp@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4039 Celebrate Recovery – Inside Co-facilitate weekly classes in the Seminole County jail. A workbook, a DVD and materials are available. Must have one or more years of recovery. Minimum commitment: twice a month. Susan Lumb at susan.lumb@ northlandchurch.net Child Advocates Become a Guardian ad Litem. In an ideal situation, a child has a parent or caregiver paying attention, but for many children, there is no one. Will you give some of your time

and compassion to such a child? As a GAL volunteer, a Court-Appointed Special Advocate, you would be there to speak in the child’s best interest. Ellizabeth McAdams at 407-6655386 or elizabeth.mcadams@gal.fl.gov Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) Weekly Good News Clubs are held in elementary schools in the area. They need volunteers from the schools, churches and the community with love for children and various skills set to serve and reach out to the children and families. Jeneba Davies at 407-435-4673 or Jenesther1@bellsouth.net, or www.cefcenfl.org 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 Financial Allies Needed Financial Allies are needed for Faith and Finances, a biblically integrated financial curriculum designed for low-income people. Allies provide encouragement, advocacy and supportive friendship as a class participant strives to become economically self-sufficient. Maria Penzes at 407-937-0554 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 Host Families Needed for Child in Crisis Loving Christian mentors and volunteer host homes are needed to temporarily house children through our Safe Families for Children ministry. Training is provided. Background checks are required. Maria Penzes at 407937-0554 or maria.penzes@northlandchurch.net Host Families needed over the Christmas Holidays Mission to Japan, a Northland-supported ministry, is bringing several Japanese college students to Orlando to experience American culture and practice English. The program is Mission to Japan’s primary way of reaching Japan, where less than 1 percent of the people are Christian. Host families are needed December 17 through January 5 to receive students in the evenings and provide meals, a room and Christian friendship. Warren Griffith at 407-243-8867 or info@ MissionToJapan.org Live Worship With Inmates Servant leaders are needed to attend worship

in the jail and connect with the inmates. Opportunities exist at all worship service times. No experience is necessary. Dale Cowart at dale.cowart@northlandchurch.net Longwood Health Care Center Sundays, 9 a.m., sanctuary. Give hugs and show love to the residents of the facility behind Northland on Grant Street. People are needed to bring the residents to the Sunday 9 a.m. service at Northland at Longwood. Patsy Grannan at 407-538-5209 or pjgrannan@yahoo.com 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 407-463-9398 or blv292@cfl.rr.com Operation Christmas Child Help a child experience Christmas! Pick up a shoe box, and return it filled with recommended gifts. Besides gifts, volunteers are needed during National Collection Week, Monday, November 17, through Sunday, November 23, in the lobby and parking lot. These are the collection hours: Monday, 4 to 8 p.m.; Tuesday, 3 to 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 3 to 6 p.m.; Thursday, 3 to 6 p.m.; Friday, 3 to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 3 to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to noon and 4 to 6 p.m. Volunteers also are needed Monday, November 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. Sign up at signupgenius.com/ go/10c0e4aadac23a6f58-operation. Judy Head at judy.head@northlandchurch.net or 407-388-5798 PetPals Saturdays, except the fifth Saturday of the month. Share your pets with people in nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, etc. Becky Yeager at leahyeager@aol.com or 407-699-4903 Reading/Tutoring Ministry Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Goldsboro Elementary and Magnet School, Sanford. Adults through seniors, especially retirees, read as “Nanas” and “Papas” to kindergarteners and/or tutor second graders in reading or math for one, two, or three hours. Tutoring may be done on alternate days. Mary Weeks at marykweeks@gmail. com or 407-636-5119. Reading and Math Buddies Mondays through Fridays, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Goldsboro Elementary School. Help make a difference for a child struggling with reading or math by volunteering one hour a week. Rebekah_richey@scps.k12. fl.us or 407-252-7009 Find other ways to serve in your community at northlandchurch.net/ blogs/serve_beyond/

Special Events Movie Night: “God’s Not Dead” Saturday, November 1, 6:30 to 9 p.m., sanctuary. How far would you go to defend your belief in God? College freshman and devout Christian Josh Wheaton (Shane

Harper) finds his faith challenged on his first day of philosophy class by the dogmatic and argumentative professor Radisson (Kevin Sorbo). Radisson begins class by informing students they will need to disavow, in writing, the existence of God on that first day, or face a failing grade. As other students in the class begin scribbling the words “God Is Dead” on pieces of paper, Josh finds himself at a crossroads, having to choose between his faith and his future. Josh offers a nervous refusal, provoking an irate reaction from his professor. The movie is free and rated PG. Food trucks will be available before the movie at a cost. Laurie Jean Harrington at celebraterecovery@northlandchurch.net or 407-927-4393 FaithAbility Social Night With Boost First Friday of each month beginning October 3, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Willow Creek Church in Winter Springs. FaithAbility participants are invited to take part in a monthly event called Boost, hosted by the Lift Disability Network. This night provides opportunities for socialization and fun for individuals and families impacted by disability. While at Boost, you can expect food, crazy activities and times of inspiration. The night begins with a meal and is free. RSVPs are not required, but are appreciated. RSVP to boost@liftdisability.net. Lift Disability Network at 407-228-8343 or boost@ liftdisability.net, or Heather at faithability@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1828

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 Abortion Recovery and Healing Daria Monroe at dmonroe@truelifechoice. com or 407-244-5529 or 407-929-6932 Central Florida’s Job Fair (CFEC.org) Wednesday, November 12, 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 Mark & Christian Living (Philemon,1-3, John and Jude). Children’s program is available. Ongoing registration. Olga Lizardo at 407415-9578 or visit Orlando.CBSclass.org 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 Interfaith Opportunities • Interfaith Discussion Wednesday, October 8, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Adventist University of Health Services, Main Campus, Florida Hospital, 671 Winyah Drive, Orlando. Why are we seeing an increase in fundamentalism/extremism in all the religions of the world? • Friends Talking Faith

Tuesdays, 6:30 to 7 p.m., 90.7-FM radio. “The Three Wise Guys” – Rabbi Steven Engel, Rev. Bryan Fulwider and Imam Muhammed Musri – discuss topics from the perspective of the different religions they represent. Upcoming topics: October 7 – “Faith and Politics: Civil Rights – March on Washington” (guest: Linda Chapin); October 14 – “Faith and Politics: Civil Rights Leaders & Activists” (guest: Rev. Randolph Bracy Jr.); October 21 – “Faith and Culture: The Popular New Pope Francis” (guest: Bishop John Noonan); and October 28 – “Faith and Culture: Halloween and Religion.” Robert Ray at 407-415-8528 or Robert.Ray@nrmafla. com Larger Story Bootcamp Thursday, October 23, 8 p.m., through Sunday, October 26, Warren Willis Camp, Fruitland Park, Fla. Men, go on a four-day quest to recover your masculine soul and discover your role in The Larger Story, based on John Eldredge’s book “Wild at Heart.” The cost: $185. Register at TheLargerStory.com. Kirk Solberg at KirkSolberg@Smileartists. com or 321-277-6801 Peace Conference Saturday, October 4, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 419 S. Park Avenue, Sanford. The PeaceBuilders of Sanford is holding the second Peace Conference: Christians and Racial Justice, with two local pastors as guest speakers: the Rev. Dr. H.D. Rucker of First Shiloh M.B. Church, and the Rev. Dr. Joel Hunter of Northland. The event will include worship, dialogue and food. Barbra Ann Jackson at 407-431-6329 or socialactivist1949@ gmail.com Summer Mission Trip to Japan Mission to Japan, a Northland-supported ministry, is planning a three-week mission trip to Japan for college students (ages 18 to 24) in summer 2015. Warren Griffith at 407243-8867 or info@MissionToJapan.org

MEN CBMC Message of Salvation Luncheon Tuesday, November 11, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Winter Park Civic Center, 1050 W. Morse Blvd., Winter Park. CBMC Orlando is hosting its annual “Message of Salvation” outreach luncheon for men who do not yet know Jesus Christ. The speaker is Wally Armstrong, a lifetime PGA Tour member, teacher, speaker and author. He will speak about “The Mulligan, a Parable of Second Chances.” His story is about hope, redemption, second chances and overcoming adversity. Advance reservations are $20 each. Armand Dauplaise at 407221-3114 or adauplaise@aol.com Christian Businessmen’s Connection 7 to 8 a.m.: Tuesdays, Denny’s, Lee Road exit off Interstate 4; Wednesdays, First Watch, 2425 West 434, Longwood; Thursdays, Perkins, University & Forsyth. A worldwide men’s ministry for 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, or Pat Leupold at 407-5386026 Looking for ministry-related jobs in Central Florida? Need to hire at your ministry?

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

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

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

DISTRIBUTED SITES

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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? Marty Tracey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7176 or marty.tracey@northlandchurch.net I need information about Children’s Ministries? Debbie Blahnik. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .407-949-7162 or debbie.blahnik@northlandchurch.net

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.

Austin, TX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 8 a.m. CT Brian and Anne Hankey: 512-379-0005 DeLand, FL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 11 a.m. Jeff and Cindy Reinertsen: jsrein1@gmail.com or 386-736-9746 Marco Island, FL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturdays, 5 p.m. Sam Lewis: samllewis@aol.com or 407-310-1719 Naples, 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 San Luis, CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 9 a.m. MT Kim Patterson: mesadwellers@gmail.com or 719-672-0227 Venice, FL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 5 p.m. Ron and Marcy Burth: marciabedford@yahoo.com or 941-493-6965 Waynesville, NC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturdays, 5 p.m. Patrick and Shelley Porter: shelleyannporter@gmail.com or 828-550-2293

I am interested in Distributed Journeys? Patti Harshey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0573 or patti.harshey@northlandchurch.net; or visit SomedayIsToday.net I want to help at Northland? The Hub. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7178 or 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 Anita Arce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-242-3642 or mrsclasdearce@gmail.com 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