Worship Guide-Respond 43, 2012 by Northland Church

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED — OCTOBER 20-22, 2012

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED Gathering for worship at sites in Central Florida, online and around the world. LONGWOOD AND ONLINE: Saturday at 5 p.m.; Sunday at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 5 p.m.; Monday at 7 p.m. MOUNT DORA: Sunday at 10 a.m. | OVIEDO: Sunday at 9 a.m., 11 a.m.

STUDENT MINISTRIES

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MIDDLE SCHOOL

Children’s Church during 10 a.m. worship services: • Grade School Classes (Grades 1 – 5) • Early Childhood Classes (Age 3 – Kindergarten) • Infant & Toddler Care (Infants – Age 2)

HIGH SCHOOL

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

MOUNT DORA WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

OVIEDO WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

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

• Kinect (Middle and High School) Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m.

• LUGRox Saturdays, 6:30 p.m., The Rink, SMCC.

MOUNT DORA WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

WELCOME!

New to Northland?

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!

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES LONGWOOD WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

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LONGWOOD WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

OVIEDO WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

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LONGWOOD WEEKLY HAPPENINGS • I Am Third Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m., various locations (see website for details). • Servant Leadership Ministry We offer servant leadership training and opportunities to serve for 9thgraders (setup crew), 10th- to 12th-graders (LUGRox captains) and college students (small group leaders and work crews).

MOUNT DORA WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

Let’s worship God together!

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

Name(s)_____________________________________________________________________________________

• Kinect (Middle and High School) Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m.

OVIEDO WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

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

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

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

ACCESS MINISTRIES (SPECIAL NEEDS) northlandchurch.net/ministry/access-ministries

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

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Participate & Connect:

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

northlandchurch.net

Phone_______________________________________________________________________________________

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

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Address______________________________________________________________________________________

I am [ ] a child [ ] a middle school student [ ] a high school student [ ] an adult. [ ] I am a new believer. I recently trusted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. [ ] I would like to know more about how to participate in God’s works.

Get “What’s Current”: northlandchurch.net/resources/newsletter facebook.com/northlandchurch twitter.com/northlandchurch Visit an Info Kiosk in the foyer. Call 407-949-4000. 530 Dog Track Road, Longwood, FL 32750

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

Financial Report — October 9 to 15, 2012 This Week

This Year to Date

Need. . . . . . . . . . . 255,731 Need. . . . . . . . 10,740,702 Received. . . . . . . . 227,274 Received. . . . . . 9,823,304 Difference. . . . . . (28,457) Difference. . . . . . (917,398)

generous.northlandchurch.net

10/20-22/2012

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED — OCTOBER 20-22, 2012

STUDENT MINISTRIES MIDDLE SCHOOL

LONGWOOD WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

• Kinect (Middle and High School) Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m.

OVIEDO WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

MOUNT DORA WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

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

HIGH SCHOOL

Children’s Church during 10 a.m. worship services: • Grade School Classes (Grades 1 – 5) • Early Childhood Classes (Age 3 – Kindergarten) • Infant & Toddler Care (Infants – Age 2)

northlandchurch.net/highschool

OVIEDO WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

LONGWOOD WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

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

MOUNT DORA WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

• I Am Third Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m., various locations (see website for details). • Servant Leadership Ministry We offer servant leadership training and opportunities to serve for 9thgraders (setup crew), 10th- to 12th-graders (LUGRox captains) and college students (small group leaders and work crews).

MOUNT DORA WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

WELCOME!

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

Let’s worship God together!

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY.

Name(s)_____________________________________________________________________________________

northlandchurch.net/ministry/childrens_church/

northlandchurch.net/middleschool • LUGRox Saturdays, 6:30 p.m., The Rink, SMCC.

New to Northland?

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

• Kinect (Middle and High School) Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m.

OVIEDO WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

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

ACCESS MINISTRIES (SPECIAL NEEDS) northlandchurch.net/ministry/access-ministries

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Email_________________________________________________________________________________________

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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.

Phone_______________________________________________________________________________________

northlandchurch.net

Address______________________________________________________________________________________

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 participate in God’s works.

10/20-22/2012

Participate & Connect: Get “What’s Current”: northlandchurch.net/resources/newsletter facebook.com/northlandchurch twitter.com/northlandchurch Visit an Info Kiosk in the foyer. Call 407-949-4000. 530 Dog Track Road, Longwood, FL 32750

generous.northlandchurch.net

Financial Report — October 9 to 15, 2012 This Week

This Year to Date

Need. . . . . . . . . . . 255,731 Need. . . . . . . . 10,740,702 Received. . . . . . . . 227,274 Received. . . . . . 9,823,304 Difference. . . . . . (28,457) Difference. . . . . . (917,398)

What’s Current

Being a Non-Expert Witness A MESSAGE FROM DR. JOEL C. HUNTER, SENIOR PASTOR

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

(Read about Pastor Joel at northlandchurch.net/joelhunter. Stay informed about his involvement with current events at pastorjoelhunter.com.)

Acts 1:8 (NASB) … but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth.

SERVE OTHERS: LOCAL SERVE DAY

1 Peter 3:15 (NASB) … but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence …. Worship focus Worship Christ today as our Hope of salvation. Because He is in our lives, we have Hope and a future. Others see the Hope that we have and want to know our story. We can give others firsthand accounts of His goodness.

Must Register This Week! Saturday, October 27 at Longwood A couple hundred more of you are needed for this church-wide morning of community service! Spread the word — get your family and friends to register and serve with you! Pick your project TODAY at northlandchurch.net!

THE BELONG SEMINAR

One-day Membership Seminar Saturday, November 10, 8:30 a.m. at Longwood Join leadership and other Northlanders for a time of sharing what it means to belong to Christ and this body of believers! Child care is available. Register at northlandchurch.net.

SHARE YOUR STORY

Can you think of a time when God showed up in your life in an undeniable way?

LIVE GENEROUSLY: LIFEHOPE

Help Meet a Need! LifeHope, our benevolence ministry, assesses and works to help meet the needs of local families. If you’ve been looking for a way to help solve practical problems, you’re just one click away. Help LifeHope serve our local community; find a list of updated and confirmed needs at generous.northlandchurch.net.

Think about it: How ready and willing are you to share stories of God’s goodness in your life?

Describe the scene: Who was there? What happened? What did you learn about God?

Be in Community: Spark conversation in your group this week! Together read Acts 1 and 2. Which verses indicate that Jesus was the only Hope of these early disciples?

Let Us Know!

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

Name(s) ________________________________________________________________________________________

How would you describe Peter’s preaching in these chapters?

Notes

What training or experience did he bring to this opportunity?

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Who was responsible for the outcome of their preaching?

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What does this tell you about your own opportunities?

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Phone __________________________________________________________________________________________ [ ] The above is an update. I am [ ] a child [ ] a middle school student [ ] a high school student [ ] an adult. Prayer request: _ ______________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________

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

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED — OCTOBER 20-22, 2012

STUDENT MINISTRIES MIDDLE SCHOOL

LONGWOOD WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

• Kinect (Middle and High School) Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m.

OVIEDO WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

MOUNT DORA WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

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

HIGH SCHOOL

Children’s Church during 10 a.m. worship services: • Grade School Classes (Grades 1 – 5) • Early Childhood Classes (Age 3 – Kindergarten) • Infant & Toddler Care (Infants – Age 2)

northlandchurch.net/highschool

OVIEDO WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

LONGWOOD WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

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

MOUNT DORA WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

WELCOME!

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

Let’s worship God together!

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY.

Name(s)_____________________________________________________________________________________

northlandchurch.net/ministry/childrens_church/

northlandchurch.net/middleschool • LUGRox Saturdays, 6:30 p.m., The Rink, SMCC.

New to Northland?

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

• Kinect (Middle and High School) Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m.

OVIEDO WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

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

ACCESS MINISTRIES (SPECIAL NEEDS) northlandchurch.net/ministry/access-ministries

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Email_________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

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

Phone_______________________________________________________________________________________

northlandchurch.net

Address______________________________________________________________________________________

10/20-22/2012

generous.northlandchurch.net

Financial Report — October 9 to 15, 2012 This Week

This Year to Date

Need. . . . . . . . . . . 255,731 Need. . . . . . . . 10,740,702 Received. . . . . . . . 227,274 Received. . . . . . 9,823,304 Difference. . . . . . (28,457) Difference. . . . . . (917,398)

OCTOBER 2012

www.northlandchurch.net

Respond. BE THE CHURCH.

LIVE GENEROUSLY: LIFEHOPE

You’re now just a page turn and one click away from directly helping to meet the practical needs of our local community! Learn more on page 10 or at generous.northlandchurch.net.

RED BAG CAMPAIGN

Fill a bag, and feed a child in need!

EVERY WHERE. EVERY DAY.

PRAY

Engage in conversation with God.

Bag drop-off: October 20-22

Northland’s leadership is sensing the Holy Spirit moving us as a congregation to be intentionally involved in ministry. Join us in prayer about it.

Project details on page 5.

More info on page 8.

Bag pickup: October 13-15

RESPOND TO GOD

TELL OTHERS WHAT GOD IS DOING IN YOUR LIFE.

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

– Jesus Christ (John 4:23, NIV)

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

– God (Jeremiah 1:12, NASB)

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

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

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

– Jesus Christ (Matthew 25:40, NIV)

serve.northlandchurch.net

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

– Jesus Christ (Matthew 6:21, NASB)

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BE IN COMMUNITY: FOSTER ENVIRONMENTS FOR RELATIONSHIP.

When did God enter your story? Who can you tell His story to this month?

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

– Jesus Christ (John 13:35, NIV)

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

RESPOND TO GOD by Dr. Joel C. Hunter

Share Your Story D

id you know that our lives have been arranged so that God can tell His story through us? From the time that we become Christians, most of us are told to be witnesses for Jesus. As a matter of fact, that’s one of the last things Jesus said on this earth: “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth” (Acts 1:8, NASB). Not very many of us realize what that means. As a matter of fact, most of us have a misconception of what this means. We think it means forcing Jesus into our conversations over and over again. Don’t get me wrong; it’s great to talk about Him. But what is necessary for witnessing isn’t just your lip; it’s your life. I once asked Steve Douglass, the head of Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ), one of the world’s leading evangelistic ministries, how he witnesses and shares his story. He said, “I have three steps in what I do: I listen. Then I connect. Then I help.” I was kind of startled because nowhere in there did he say, “Then I spring Jesus on them!” LISTEN If we want to win people to Christ, we need to listen to their stories and hear what’s going on in their lives. That’s different from listening long enough to be able to talk about ourselves. The kind of listening I’m talking about is when we really are interested in people’s lives, and we’re listening intently to what they are going through and what brought them to this point. If we listen long enough, we’ll hear pain. We’ll hear regret. We’ll hear loneliness. All of us have had those times in our lives and can relate, and that’s exactly what people are looking for: somebody to say, “You know, I think I can relate to what you’re going through.” That’s our point of connection … CONNECT Then we connect our story with theirs, sharing with them how God has helped us supernaturally or surrounded us with people who loved us and cared for us. Remember, we’re not the main character in our story; God is. The focus is this: How did God enter in? That’s also the third point. That’s the help ...

HELP We don’t need to point people back to ourselves. We’re not the answer. We can’t solve their problems. We must take people to the same One who helped us, who cares for us, who loves us. That’s why our stories are so important and the activity of God in our lives is such a powerful witness. There’s a misconception that many of us deal with, and it’s this: “My life’s story just keeps happening, and it seems random because it’s not what I planned. Therefore, it just seems like chaos to me.” It may seem like chaos to us, but it’s not chaos to God. Proverbs 16:9 says, “The mind of man plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps” (NASB). Many of us made plans for our lives, and they didn’t quite work out. Do we really think that was a surprise to God? Do we think our lives happened by accident? That’s not what the Bible says. God always places us in the right place for His strategic purposes. In the end, it’s not about showing people how much we know about Him. It’s about sharing our stories about how God is working in our lives. Psalm 139:23-24 says, “Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me and know my anxious thoughts; and see if there be any hurtful way in me, and lead me in the everlasting way” (NASB). Why? So we can help others find it. Our stories are a part of His story. Great things happen when we respond to His call, not just with our voices, but with our lives. RESPOND If you have never specifically, personally acknowledged Jesus as the Author of your story, now’s your chance. Think of it as an altar call without the altar. Pray this prayer: Dear God, I admit that I’m a sinner. I’ve lived separately from You by some of the decisions I’ve made, and I don’t want to live there anymore. I know that when You died on the cross, Jesus, You paid for my sins. So right now I ask You to come and be Lord of my life. Live in my heart, and live Your story through my story. Thank You for saving me. In Jesus’ name, amen. If you’re praying this prayer for the first time, we’d love to hear from you and help you get started on your journey with Jesus! Stop by the welcome desk at any Northland site, or contact us at 407-949-4000 or info@northlandchurch.net.

Go on a DISTRIBUTED JOURNEY!

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Eternal Bonds

Mission trips build stronger relationships with God, others BY KAILA TINDLE

he family trip to the Dominican Republic is an amazing experience for all ages. Whether you are a “single rider” looking for a safe trip to take alone or in a family of five, this trip is designed for you. Last year, we had a team of members from ages 10 to 55, including single college students and families of up to six. The organization this trip serves to assist is New Missions. The goal of New Missions in the Dominican Republic is to provide a Christian education to every child possible. New Missions’ fulltime missionaries work hard to instill Christian teaching in children who may otherwise be uneducated. The villages we serve include Bombita, La Cienaga, Redemption Village, Policlinica and Palm Village. Each has its own unique story. Bombita recently was blessed with a brand new New Missions school. Before this, school was held under a tent next to the highway. La Cienaga, meaning “the swamp,” is on the outskirts of what used to be a golf course. Redemption Village is a Haitian village, and they are considered “the dogs of the Caribbean.” In the Dominican, simply being Haitian is grounds for arrest, which is unfortunate because the people here are absolutely lovely. Policlinica was founded when a natural disaster displaced a nearby village, and the people inhabited a health care center that was under construction. Families live in what would have been exam rooms and have built around the clinic using anything they could find. Finally, Palm Village is a run-down apartment complex where these families are squatting. Many of the women here do whatever it takes to make a living and therefore have many children without any help. Although each village is different, they all welcome us into their homes with open arms. Think about it; would you? Preparation for the trip includes planning a Vacation Bible School lesson consisting of crafts, music with motions, and an interactive story time. Team meetings are designed to organize the lesson, but also serve to unify the team. Mission trips require an extensive preparation of the heart.

Essentially, you represent the face of Jesus when you walk into a village. Accepting differences and learning to love outside of your comfort zone are important qualities of any missionary, but these must be properly sought out. Learning about the country and knowing what to expect are also crucial to be prepared. To help, team leaders have been on the trip in the past and serve to make sure you are wellinformed before departure day. While the VBS lesson is a large part of what we do, the priority is to build relationships and love the children. Many families consist of struggling single mothers with multiple children. Unfortunately, the kids become responsible for taking care of their younger siblings at a very young age and do not get to fully enjoy being kids. Having mission teams come to play gives them the opportunity to feel safe and loved and just be kids. The children in the villages have a joy that is contagious. They may not have shoes or a clean outfit, but their smiles are their best accessory. Leaving their sweet faces is difficult each day, but having the pleasure of experiencing their laughter is worth the pain. It is normal to feel a bit of separation anxiety after returning home; some of us cried on the plane. Without knowing it, these children created a deeper relationship with God for the 23 people on our team last year. Attending church services is also an exciting part of the trip. Participating in worship in another language is very touching; it almost feels as if you connect with the Lord on another level. No matter the language, we share a common hunger for Christ, and it is powerful to interact with people who are equally passionate for Him, despite their circumstances. This becomes evident in the women’s ministry that we plan for as well. Having a night of fellowship with the women in the villages is a moving experience. Their stories are full of hope and complete reliance on the Lord. It is a time to teach us how to be Christians. The women made sure to write down our names so we can be included in their prayer chain. What a blessing. I still wear a yarn bracelet we made on the trip to remind myself to pray for all of my friends there. The country is full of beautiful people, but the children need our help, our example. It is a remarkable feeling to

know that when my time comes, I will get to the gates and see some of those gorgeous smiling faces. Our bond will extend into eternity. Not only do we get to share a connection with the people in the Dominican Republic, but the people from home who support us on our journey hold a special place in our hearts. Those people who helped support our team members, both prayerfully and financially, cannot imagine the impact they have made by supporting the mission team. Someday is today! Make a commitment to serve those who need it most. We can save these children from a future of bondage and pain by giving them the opportunity to know God. Believe it or not, the children on the mission team provide the most important example. As all of the mothers expressed this year, seeing their children love unconditionally is the greatest gift for which they could ever ask. My first trip changed my life, and I fully understand why God called me to enter the mission field. I urge you to listen for the calling God is giving you, whether it is to the mission field or not, because there is no other feeling like fulfilling His purpose. May God bless you.

HEART FOR SOUTH AFRICA Is God calling you to a startup ministry? Do you want to know how you can impact the nation of South Africa from the comfort of your own home? These are exciting times, as South Africa is in a time of transition and is open to hearing the gospel. Learn how God can use you to impact the nation of South Africa for generations. Join us as we help build the emerging leaders in the impoverished areas of this country in the name of Jesus. Attend one of the informational meetings, Tuesday, October 16, from 7 to 7:45 p.m. in the Welcome Center at Northland, or Thursday, November 8 from 7 to 7:45 p.m. at Northland. Marianne Testa at mbrookstesta@hotmail.com or 407-748-6124

HEART FOR MISSIONS

Josh Givens walks through Redemption Village with a newfound friend.

Arts and crafts in one of the classrooms.

If you have a heart for missions, have been on a mission trip or have ever dreamed of going on one and want to know more about the “world of missions,” come join this monthly fellowship dinner. It is a potluck, so bring your favorite entree, salad, veggie or dessert to share. They meet Saturdays, October 13 and November 10 at 6:30 p.m. in rooms 4209-10. There will be a mission speaker and prayer time. Irene Williamson at frankirenewill@embarqmail. com or 407-756-9060

SERVE LOCALLY FILL a bag FEED a child STOP childhood hunger BY EMILY TALLMAN

t is heartbreaking that there are children in our communities who go to bed hungry at night. The constant worry and lack of food affects their learning and development each day. We want to find ways to solve the problem of homelessness and childhood hunger. We look for answers and sometimes even people to blame for this epidemic. How can there be those who hunger when we have so much around us? How can we serve God by helping those who have such great need? Seminole County Public Schools experienced recordbreaking numbers of homeless students at the end of last school year. This crisis prompted local churches and organizations to come together to find new ways to help these students and their families. Through the collaborative efforts of Seminole County Public Schools and local churches, food pantries were set up in the local schools for these students and parents who are in need of food and basic hygiene supplies. It was through food contributions and volunteer efforts from Northland and other local churches that these pantries have operated and currently serve children and their families each week. The Red Bag Campaign began when these local

UPCOMING SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES October 13 . . . . . . Ronald McDonald House Prepare dinner and serve it to families of sick children staying at the Ronald McDonald House.

October 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pathways to Care Prepare lunch and serve it to recovering residents. Minister to and pray with the residents.

October 27 . . Downtown Homeless Ministry Provide food, clothing and other items for the needy in Orlando. Participate in worship, devotion and ministering to the homeless.

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

serve.northlandchurch.net. Gretchen Kerr at gretchen.kerr@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7190

churches came together and wanted to provide opportunities for everyone in the community to be involved in this effort. And it all starts with a grocery bag! Fill a bag; feed a child; stop childhood hunger is an important community effort that many concerned congregants and citizens have come together to build. At the end of this article is a list of the items that will be collected for the children of Seminole County Public Schools who are in need. We want to make sure the items that are collected are appropriate for the age group to which they are going. It is easy to do. Pick up a red bag, take it with you to the grocery store, and buy the items on the list. These items have been carefully selected as what a child can easily carry home on the weekends. Each student who receives these items will bring the food home in a backpack, which will be refilled the next weekend. Each item you purchase and donate goes directly to the children and their families on the weekends. Food is so important and, of course, is something we all need. Whether on a special occasion or holiday, or at a family gathering, food shows love to others. For someone in poverty, food can become only about survival. The constant worry about having enough food for his or her family can overwhelm someone in need. God has called each of us to participate in helping those who are less fortunate than we are. Let’s face it, hunger seems like an overwhelming problem. Recent studies state that one out of five children in America struggles with hunger. These could be children who are in your children’s or grandchildren’s classroom, or even a next-door neighbor. Many families are struggling to survive each and every day. School becomes a safe haven for many children, as that is the only place they know they will have something to eat. The weekends can be a scary thought for many, as they may not have access to meals until school starts again on Mondays. We can come together and make a difference for these children and their families. By picking up a red bag and taking it with you to the grocery store, you can provide hope for these students. We cannot overestimate the impact of the simple act of kindness of giving a gift of food. It is amazing to see how a can of ravioli or a box of macaroni can show God’s love to a student.

The suggested list here provides a purchasing guideline. Please try to purchase 16-ounce cans or smaller so young children can carry them. Ravioli/spaghetti Canned soup Boxed macaroni and cheese Breakfast items (bars, cereal, oatmeal) Protein (beans, peanut butter, canned meat) Canned fruit Canned vegetables Packaged pasta Canned spaghetti sauce Snack/treat items Non-fat dry milk Canned stew Rice These personal items can be included: Deodorant Toothbrushes Shampoo Conditioner Toilet paper Other personal items GET YOUR RED BAG You can pick up a bag in the lobby of any Northland site after the worship services October 13, 14 or 15. Then, return the bag filled with items listed to any Northland site the next weekend. It’s that simple! Questions? Visit redbagseminole.com, or contact Judy Head at judy.head@northlandchurch.net or 407-388-5798.

Mark Your Calendar! Middle School Fall Retreat Who: All middle school students (6th to 8th grade) When: October 12 to 14 Where: Southwind, Young Life Camp Registration: northlandchurch.net/middleschool Check-in: Friday, October 12, 4:30 p.m., The Rink Departure: Friday, October 12, 5:30 p.m. Return: Sunday, October 14, 2 p.m., The Rink

Phil Wickham in Concert Wednesday, October 10, 7 to 9 p.m., The Rink.

STUDENT MINISTRIES

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

MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY

HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY

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

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Beach Baptism

Sunday, October 28, 2 p.m., Flagler Avenue, New Smyrna Beach Register at northlandchurch.net/middleschool or northlandchurch.net/highschool.

Christmas Camp 2012 December 28 through January 1

Who: All high school students (9th through 12th grade) Where: S harp Top Cove, Young Life Camp (Jasper, Georgia) Cost: See registration online (discount if you register and pay by November 7) Deadline: December 12 (free sweatshirt if paid in full by December 1) Balance: Due at check-in if it is not paid beforehand Refunds: Until December 1 Register at northlandchurch.net/highschool

MIDDLE SCHOOL DOULOS Sundays, 11 a.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Middle School Doulos will help students connect what they experience in worship service to their daily lives and was designed for parents who are serving during the 11 a.m. service. LUGRox Saturdays, through December 15, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. (Off October 13 and November 24) LUGRox is an evening full of high energy, high impact and just plain fun! Students will find thrilling games, solid teaching, rockin’ worship and friend-connecting small groups. Optional dinner (two slices of pizza, chips and lemonade) is available for $3.

To register for any of these activities and for more detailed info, visit northlandchurch.net/highschool. Shaylynn Stoner at 407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net I AM THIRD First Wednesday of the month, through December 12, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. (Off October 10 and November 21) Subsequent Wednesdays, Distributed Home Groups (See website for locations.) Servant Leadership Ministry We offer servant leadership training and opportunities to serve for 9th-graders (setup crew), 10th- to 12th-graders (LUGRox captains) and college students (small group leaders and work crews). northlandchurch.net/highschool

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

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

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Mark Your Calendar! Family Fall Festival Western Night

Friday, October 19, 6 to 9 p.m., Northland at Longwood The cost: $5 per person (age 2 and under free) in advance. Tickets are available at Northland’s bookstore. The price is $6 at the door. Games, snow cones, bounce houses, a petting zoo, cotton candy, pony rides, entertainment and popcorn will be available. Food (burgers, hot dogs and drinks) may be purchased for a minimal fee. We are taking donations of children’s bike helmets for the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office for children who ride bikes to school who can’t afford helmets. Debbie Blahnik at 407-949-7162 or debbie. blahnik@northlandchurch.net Northland families blessing families in the village of Taha, Egypt — one child at a time — learn how at our Family Fall Festival at the Healing Grace table.

Superstart!

Friday and Saturday, November 2 and 3 hosted here at Northland at Longwood. SuperStart! is the biggest Christian preteen event in the country! This two-day event for fourth-, fifth- and sixth-graders provides a safe environment for students to learn and grow in their relationships with their friends, their leaders and most importantly with God. Throughout the event, your preteens will encounter Christ through high-energy worship, interactive teaching and small groups, all designed with their needs in mind. Price: $45 for Northland students, which includes a bag lunch on Saturday. and registration: Julie Meeker at 407-9497153 or julie.meeker@northlnadchurch.net

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

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

Children’s Church

Northland Early Learning Center

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

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

Volunteer of the Month: Charlene Rubano Charlene Rubano always has had a passion for mentoring and teaching children. She has been doing just that by sharing the truth of the Bible and her love for Christ with our 4-year-olds in Early Childhood Children’s Ministries for the past four years. She consistently and faithfully strives to build impactful relationships with the children and their families. Thank you, Charlene, for your servant’s heart, which has made an eternal difference in many lives!

Why did you draw that? One of our grade school students drew a picture of Jonah in the whale. God gave Jonah and the Ninevites a second chance because He cares about everyone.

WAYS TO RESPOND Baptisms Adult Baptisms Sunday, October 14, 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 17, 7 p.m., room 4206. Child care is available upon request. Diane Jones at 407-949-7188 or diane.jones@northlandchurch.net

Bible Studies ADULTS Discipleship Group Wednesdays, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Welcome Center. Study for new believers and those who want to grow in their faith using the book of John. Bob Ek at bobpatek30@aol.com Evening Prayer Group Thursdays, 6 to 7 p.m., prayer room. Elaine Harland at 407-949-4002 or elaine. harland@northlandchurch.net John • Sundays, 9 a.m., room 4206-07 • Wednesdays, 7 p.m., room 2211, Admin Wing. Study some of the most powerful sayings and actions in all of the ministry of Jesus. From the I AM sayings of Jesus to the raising of Lazarus from the dead, this study will bring greater clarity to your understanding of who Jesus is and what He has done. Jamila Millette at jamila.millette@northlandchurch. net or 407-937-1832 Romans Sundays, through December 16, 10:45 a.m., rooms 4206-07. Come early for refreshments and fellowship. Study Romans, the constitution of the Bible, and how this important book explains how to be right with God, ourselves and others. John and Carolyn Jones at 407-831-5822 Transformers — Young married couples (mid-20s to -40s) Sundays, 10:45 a.m. to noon, Fellowship Hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. Our goal is to build relationships and grow in our marriages by studying God’s Word and applying it to our lives. Child care is available with a reservation; to Linda Campbell at linda. campbell@northlandchurch.net. Tim and Michelle Kutcher at tim.kutcher@gmail.com

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

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

The Man Who Became Himself – Realize The God-Given Potential of Your Manhood Tuesdays, 6:45 to 8 a.m., room 1118, Student Ministries and Care Center. Stories from the Gospels, by Patrick Morley and Man in the Mirror. Bob Shoemaker at bobshoemaker@mindspring.com or 407599-3132 Men’s Fraternity: The Quest for Authentic Manhood Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m., room 5100, CWW. This is an intensive, captivating journey that helps men: Resolve wounds from their past; embrace a biblical definition of manhood; and develop their own personal manhood plan. The required workbook can be ordered through the Northland Bookstore. Vito Fera at vito@networksoundinc.com or 407923-5115 Philippians Thursdays, 6:30 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1118. Join this open-forum discussion on the book of Philippians: 45 minutes of study and 15 minutes of prayer. Leo Carrier at leo@carrierinsurance.com

WOMEN When Godly People Do Ungodly Things, by Beth Moore This seven-week Bible study provides biblical ways to challenge us to wise up to Satan’s seductive schemes and fortify our lives before we get trapped into doing something that is ungodly. The workbook is available in the Northland Bookstore for $14.95. • Mondays, through October 22, 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Cherrie Rowe at 407-322-6850, or Anne Sullivan at 407-332-8318 or annesullivan@cfl.rr.com • Tuesdays, through October 23, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Cherrie Rowe at 407-322-6850, or Marlene Ross at 407833-0094 or rossduo@cfl.rr.com

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

ADULTS Alpha Course: Is There More to Life Than This? Tuesdays, through October 30, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing, room 5100. Alpha is a way to explore the meaning of life and many of the basic questions we often ask about God and Christianity. Join anytime. Course expenses include the Alpha course manual for participants, available in the Northland Bookstore, and a $5 perperson registration fee payable at the course. Register at northlandchurch.net/classes. Laura Young at 407-949-7165 or laura. young@northlandchurch.net Belong/Membership Opportunities • One-day seminar: Saturday, November 10, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., The Rink. Hear Dr. Joel C. Hunter and other senior leaders describe what it means to belong to Christ and to Northland. Child care is available. Ruth Sapp at ruth.sapp@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4039

• O nline: Anytime at northlandchurch.net/ series/belong_study/ Digging Deeper Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Welcome Center. Discussion revolves around the current series being preached by Dr. Hunter. Great group for those who want to know more about applying God’s Word to their lives. Child care is available by contacting Linda Campbell at linda.campbell@northlandchurch.net. Bob and Donna Keiderling at bob. keiderling@northlandchurch.net or 407-9371789 Estate Planning Seminar Sunday, November 4, 5 to 6:30 p.m., rooms 4206-07. Have you made financial or custodial arrangements for your loved one, should he or she outlive you? This free seminar, sponsored by the True North Foundation, will provide you with knowledge on how to plan for the present and the future. Child care is available with registration. and registration: Jo-anne Holleran at jo-anne. holleran@northlandchurch.net or 407-9371772. Forever Free: 4 Keys to Living Without Unwanted Weight Tuesdays, October 2 through 23, 6:30 to 7 p.m., Nature’s Table Cafe. Join us for inspiration and insight as we explore different perspectives when it comes to achieving freedom from unwanted weight. Feel free to come early and order food to eat during class. Come any week. One-time class fee: $5. For child care, contact Linda Campbell at linda.campbell@northlandchurch.net. Mary Lou Caskey at maryloucaskey@gmail. com Growing Kids God’s Way Tuesdays, through October 30, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. Learn to speak to the heart and mind of your child through biblical and practical teaching for parents. The book is available in the Northland Bookstore for $22. Registration fee: $5. For child care, contact Linda Campbell at linda.campbell@ northlandchurch.net. Registration is required at northlandchurch.net/classes. Kim or Rob Andrescik at kimandrescik@gmail.com Healthy 100 Thursdays, through November 8, 7 to 9 p.m., room 4204. Live healthier, happier and less stressed! This life-changing course will challenge you to think beyond nutrition and exercise for ways to live to be a healthy 100! Workbooks for the class: a Small Group Discussion Guide for $8 (required) and a Personal Study Guide for $25 (recommended). Books are available in the Northland Bookstore. Register at northlandchurch.net/classes. The $5 registration fee will be collected in class. For child care, contact Linda Campbell at linda. campbell@northlandchurch.net. Jerry Corey at 407-332-7452 or ruthjerr@hotmail. com, healthy100.org or creationhealth.tv Love. Defined. Thursdays, through October 25, 7 to 8:45 p.m., rooms 4206-07. What is love? Love Defined is an exciting, refreshing yet not so new a way of looking at love. Material costs: $15 per person for the workbook and $15 for The Marriage Guarantee, available in class. Child care with reservation for children age 10 and under by contacting Linda Campbell at linda.campbell@northlandchurch.net. James Price at james@1author.org

Marriage Oneness Wednesdays, October 3 through November 21, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 420607. Learn and practice practical ways to love better, connect better, and be better— together in your marriage. Cost: $50 for two workbooks in the Northland Bookstore. Register at northlandchurch.net/classes. For child care contact Linda Campbell at linda. campbell@northlandchurch.net. Rick and Jolene Burns at jburns@mycbfl.com or 407462-5130 Money and Marriage God’s Way (Compass) Sundays, through October 28, 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., room 4204. This six-week small group study will show you how to discover God’s approach to managing your finances and strengthening your marital relationship. Cost for materials, available at the Northland Bookstore: $39. Register at northlandchurch.net/classes. For child care, contact Linda Campbell at linda.campbell@ northlandchurch.net. Chris and Teri Toadvine at toadvines@gmail.com Resolving Everyday Conflicts, by Peacemakers Ministries Thursdays, through November 15, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 4213-15. Learn what the Bible has to say about conflict and relationships, and understand how to biblically solve issues that create conflict in your life. The workbook is available in the Northland Bookstore for $12.75. Registration fee: $5. Registration is required at northlandchurch.net/classes. For child care, contact Linda Campbell at linda. campbell@northlandchurch.net. Gary Wright at lanaharrison@cfl.rr.com or 386-7530280

CHILDREN Steps for Young Believers (Grades 2-5) and Their Parents These courses in basic discipleship include classroom sessions and daily at-home devotionals. Materials cost: $5. Registration is required. Diane Jones at 407-949-7188 or diane.jones@northlandchurch.net • STEP 1—BECOMING A PART OF GOD’S FAMILY: TBD Focus: Salvation and assurance. Includes Communion instruction. • STEP 2—THE MOST IMPORTANT THING: Wednesdays, through October 24, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Focus: Jesus’ Life A-Z, a basic discipleship theme and learning about the life of Christ. Baptism offered at end of course. • STEP 3—LIVING BY THE BOOK, “C-ING” MY WAY THROUGH THE BIBLE: Wednesdays, through October 10, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Focus: to develop skills in exploring the Bible.

WOMEN After You’ve Said, “I Do” Thursday, October 4, 7 to 9 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Join Dr. Ann Park as she explores ways to discover God’s master plan for marriage and why God’s plan for marriages works so well. Learn practical steps to activate and apply God’s wonderful plan in your marriage! Register at northlandchurch.net/classes. For child care, contact Linda Campbell at linda. campbell@northlandchurch.net. Ann Park at doctorannsguide@gmail.com

New Believers Class Mondays, through October 15, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., room 1104, Student Ministries and Care Center. This class is for all women who are new believers or who have recommitted their lives to Christ and who want to grow in intimacy with Christ and become empowered in their walk. For child care, contact Linda Campbell at linda. campbell@northlandchurch.net. Registration fee for materials: $5. Kari Maggard at 407-592-3001 or karimaggard@gmail.com

Groups CARE GROUPS

PeaceSeekers This ministry takes the biblical approach to handling all levels and types of conflict and making a difference in relationships. Mediation and biblical conflict coaching are available. Rich Arndt at 407-221-8955 or volvoom@gmail.com Support for the Separated Tuesdays, call for location. Support group for those who are separated with court papers pending, for healing, hope and reconciliation in the Lord. Cost: $5, and $19 for the book (available in the Northland Bookstore). Child care is available. Donna Delzingaro at 407-937-1749

ADULTS

MEN

Celebrate Recovery Fridays, 7 to 9 p.m., Sanctuary. Gain freedom from life’s hurts, hang-ups and habits over dinner, fellowship and share groups, which include CR 101, Men’s and Women’s Addiction, Men’s and Women’s Co-dependency, Mom’s of Addicts, Men’s Anger, Men’s Sexual Addiction, Women’s Relationship Addiction, Women’s Physical, Emotional and Sexual Abuse and Eating Disorders for Women. For child care, contact Linda Campbell at linda. campbell@northlandchurch.net. Laurie Jean Harrington at celebraterecovery@ northlandchurch.net or 407-927-4393

Faithful and True Mondays, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall. Join a fellowship of men pursuing sexual integrity. Workbook cost: $17 at Northland’s bookstore. Bryce Hagedorn at 407227-3072 or brycehagedorn@yahoo.com; or Kevin Urichko at 407-949-7166 or kevin. urichko@northlandchurch.net

Coping with Addictions/Codependency His Way Thursdays, 7 p.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. A Christcentered, 12-step program dealing with issues such as alcohol, drugs, relationships, food, sexual addictions, codependency and issues affecting adult children of addiction. For child care, contact Linda Campbell at linda. campbell@northlandchurch.net. His Way, Frank Turner at 407-599-9770 GriefShare Call for time and location. This healing ministry walks you through the steps of grief. Workbook is available at Northland’s bookstore for $19. For child care, contact Linda Campbell at linda.campbell@ northlandchurch.net. GriefShare voiceline at 407-949-7152 or griefshare@ northlandchurch.net GriefShare for Surviving the Holidays Saturday, November 17, 8:30 a.m. to noon, Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall. GriefShare is sponsoring “Surviving the Holidays” for those who have lost a loved one. This event offers coping skills for the holidays and shares how to create new memories. Elaine Harland at elaine.harland@northlandchurch.net or 407949-4002 Divorce Recovery Tuesdays, call for time and location. This support group walks alongside individuals who have been through a divorce and helps them to experience personal growth and healing. Registration and assessment are required. Cost: $5, and $19 for the book (available in the Bookstore). Child care is available. Donna Delzingaro at 407-9371749 PRAXIS (Conquering Fear, Anger, Anxiety) Tuesdays, 7:15 to 9 p.m., rooms 5106-07, CWW. Conquer fear, anger and anxiety through biblical principles. For child care, contact Linda Campbell at linda.campbell@ northlandchurch.net. Skye Engel at 407834-3158

WOMEN BCAUSE—Breast Cancer Survival Any woman touched by breast cancer desiring prayer, fellowship, information and/or encouragement, contact Susan Diener-Blando at 407-488-5941 or susandb@yahoo.com. Women Facing Love, Sex and Relationship Addiction Group Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 5106-7, Children’s Worship Wing. This group support provides confidential care and recovery from fantasy, romance, love and sex/pornography addiction. For child care reservations contact Linda Campbell at 407937-1757. Suzanne Rucker at 407-9679313 or LifeCounselingSolutions@gmail.com Women’s Healing Ministry Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 5100. 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 Commit to Pray Choose and day and time to pray. As Pastor Joel has mentioned in his recent sermon series, The First and Future Church, Northland’s leadership is sensing the Holy Spirit moving us as a congregation to be intentionally involved in ministry … at Northland and in the world, everywhere, every day. Join your prayers to ours as the church is being transformed by the increasingly effective ministries of congregation members, Sign up:

northlandchurch.net and type in the search window: prayer about the future of northland Congregational Prayer Wednesdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Sanctuary. The sanctuary will be open and you are invited to be with others who are praying there. It will be quiet and you may come and go as you like. Simply come and pray. Invite others to join you. No child care available.

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS Common Ground Adult Ministry (Ages 25-45) Mondays, 7:15 to 8:15 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Build authentic Christian community, grow spiritually mature and affect the surrounding community with Christ’s love, reflected by serving God. Child care is available upon request. Susan Lapp at commonground@ northlandchurch.net Kingdom Advisors Fourth Thursday of each month, noon to 1:15 p.m., room 4209. Financial professionals, join this lunch study group to learn how to build your practice on biblical principles. Philip van Staden at 407-339-9090 Moms4Moms Get connected with other moms for friendship and encouragement through meetings and playgroup activities. Registration required. Michelle Smith at 407-718-5510 or michellesmith8203@yahoo. com Moms4Moms: The Next Chapter One Sunday each month, 6 to 8 p.m., room 1115, The Rink. Books we will share are One Thousand Gifts, by Ann Voskamp (October 7); and He Came Back for Me, by Andrea Krazeise (November 11), a local author who will speak at the meeting. Tara L. Fisher at taralopezfisher@gmail. com Motorcycle Group Saturday, October 13, 9 a.m., call for location. The ride will be a pre-Biketoberfest ride. There is also an airshow we will try to catch. This will be a ride to Daytona Beach, just days before Biketoberfest starts. Tons of fellow bikers will be roaring into town. Lori Landers at 386-668-9077 Single Purpose (Singles age 35 and up) Second and fourth Sunday of each month, 3 p.m., rooms 4206-07. Join us for the new study of Beyond Boundaries, by Dr. John Townsend. Learn ways to trust and experience freedom and love after dealing with difficult relationships. Dan Olson at Singlepurpose7@gmail.com, or meetup. com/oacs08/ Northland en Español Monthly Gathering Third Friday of each month, 7 p.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. Bring a dish to share and any Spanish-speaking family and friends. Child care is available by contacting ivan.portillo@ northlandchurch.net or by calling Ivan at 407949-4000 Northland en Español Reunión Mensual Nos reunimos el tercer viernes de cada mes, 7 p.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. Traiga un plato para compartir y traiga su familia y amigos que hablan español. Cuidado de niños está disponible contactando ivan.portillo@ northlandchurch.net o llamando Ivan al 407949-4000

Softball Join other Christian men and women on this adult coed team or the men’s team to compete in local leagues. www.nlsoftball. com or northlandsoftball@gmail.com Spanish Ministry Sundays, 9 and 11 a.m. services. Spanish interpretation is avaliable online and listening devices are available at the Welcome Center. Join the Facebook page at www. facebook.com/northlandespanol. Ivan Portillo at 407-937-0549 or ivan.portillo@ northlandchurch.net Ministerio en Español Domingos, 9 y 11 a.m. servicios. Interpretación en español es disponible en línea y los aparatos de escucha están disponibles en el Welcome Center. Guste a la página de Facebook enwww.facebook.com/ northlandespanol. Tennis Saturdays, 8 a.m., Red Bug Lake Park. Jeff Rossmeissl at 407-489-6096 Word Weavers Second Saturday of each month, 9:30 a.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. www.wordweaversonline.com

Special Events Family Fall Festival - Western Night Friday, October 19, 6 to 9 p.m., Northland at Longwood. The cost: $5 per person (age 2 and under free) in advance. Tickets are available at Northland’s bookstore. The price is $6 at the door. games, snow cones, bounce houses, a petting zoo, cotton candy, pony rides, entertainment and popcorn will be available. Food (burgers, hot dogs and drinks) may be purchased for an additional minimal fee. We are taking donations of children’s bike helmets for the Seminole County Sheriff’s department for children who ride bikes to school that can’t afford helmets. Debbie Blahnik at 407-949-7162 or debbie.blahnik@northlandchurch.net Father’s Blessing Ceremony Sunday, October 21, 6:30 to 8 p.m., The Rink. Fathers are encouraged to bring their sons age 13 an above to join Pastor Joel for this important ceremony. Do not miss this opportunity to establish an anchor point for your son as he transitions into manhood. To sign up, go to northlandchurch.net/highschool or northlandchurch.net/middleschool. David Keys at 407-256-5576 Phil Wickham in Concert Wednesday, October 10, 7 to 9 p.m., The Rink. Join us for a great night of worship with Christian artist Phil Wickham. Joining him will be newcomers The Royal Royal. Tickets are $13 in advance and $15 at the door. Doors open at 6 p.m. Concessions will be available. Sarah Mattingly at sarah.mattingly@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7170

Serve at Northland Questions about serving at Northland? serve@northlandchurch.net or 407-9494000 or serve.northlandchurch.net Buddies Needed Access Student Ministries needs buddies during the 11 a.m. Sunday service for

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

Serve With Northland Access Ministries Steering Committee Seeking community professionals and stakeholders who have a heart for addressing community-based options for affordable housing and care for people with disabilities in Central Florida to serve on a steering committee. Laura Lee Wright at 407-9370549 or lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net Blood Drive Sunday, October 7, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 8 p.m.; Monday, October 8, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Northland at Longwood. In August, 53 people donated 48 units, and as a result 144 lives were saved. To reduce your waiting time, you may schedule a time slot at www.floridasbloodcenters.org. Ruth Sapp at ruth.sapp@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4039 Child Advocates Become a Guardian ad Litem. In an ideal situation, a child has a parent or caregiver paying attention, but for many children, there is no one. Will you give some of your time and compassion to such a child? As a GAL volunteer, a Court-Appointed Special Advocate, you would be there to speak in the child’s best interest. Patricia Williams at 407-665-5370 or evenings at 321-961-1280 or patricia.williams@gal.fl.gov. Disaster Response Teams Medical professionals, licensed CDL drivers, culinary professionals, veterinarians or vet techs, licensed mental health counselors and those interested in providing mental health services needed. Training provided. Visit northlandchurch.net/ministries/disaster_ response. Gretchen Kerr at 407-949-7190 or gretchen.kerr@northlandchurch.net Free Clinic Volunteers Needed Harvest Time International’s Medical Care Center will open this fall. It is currently looking for volunteers who would like to commit to serve at least once a month. It needs doctors, nurses and other medical staff as well as clerical volunteers to qualify the families (does require one-time training). The clinic will serve needy families without health insurance in our community. The hours are Monday through Saturday. lena@ harvesttime.org or 407-328-9900, ext. 135 Public Elementary School Bible Clubs Held on a weekly basis in a number of Seminole and Orange County schools (30 clubs last school year). Across the USA, 4,385 Good News Clubs were held by churches. YOU can volunteer in a school! Training and visual literature is available. See children and families come to Christ! 407896-7288 or cefcenfl@earthlink.net or go to the website: www.cefcenfl.org. Help Incarcerated Men Men needed to come alongside incarcerated men. No experience necessary. Minimum commitment: one hour per week. Greg Kerr at 407-770-8503 or gpkerr@cfl.rr.com Host a Dinner for a Japanese Student Could your family have a Japanese student over for dinner one evening in November or December? If so, you could have a big impact on a Japanese student for Christ. Few international students studying in the United States ever get to step inside an American’s home. Here’s your chance to reach out simply by having a student over for dinner anytime in November or December. Mission to Japan, a Northland-supported ministry, will provide you with guidance and support for this outreach.

? Warren Griffith at 407-243-8867 or info@ MissionToJapan.org Jail Ministry Minister to inmates in Seminole and Orange County jails during the Saturday 6:30 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. or Monday 7 p.m. worship service, help with Celebrate Recovery inside for men and women, or become a mentor/coach for men and women recently released from incarceration. Pen pals and people to type prayer request cards are needed. Training is provided. More info is at northlandchurch.net/ministries/prison_and_ jail_transition. Jail Ministry voice mail at 407-949-4007 Longwood Health Care Center Sundays, 9 a.m., sanctuary. Give hugs and show love to the residents of the facility behind Northland on Grant Street. People are needed to bring the residents to the Sunday 9 a.m. service at Northland at Longwood. Patsy Grannan at 407-538-5209 or pjgrannan@yahoo.com Men Mentoring Fatherless Boys No age limit or experience required. Must be able to devote at least one hour per week. Take the challenge, and build a life-changing relationship. David Keys at nlmentoring@ gmail.com Pen Pals for Inmates Looking for men and women interested in corresponding with inmates in Seminole County jail. Additionally, some move on to prison and request a penpal. Must follow established guidelines. Gretchen Kerr at 407-949-7910 or gretchen.kerr@ northlandchurch.net PetPals Saturdays, except the fifth Saturday of the month. Share your pets with people in nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, etc. Becky Yeager at leahyeager@aol.com or 407-699-4903 Reading/Tutoring Ministry Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Goldsboro Elementary & Magnet School, Sanford. Teens through people in their 80s, read as “Nanas,” “Papas” or “Buddies” to kindergarteners, and/or tutor second-graders in reading or math for one, two or three hours. Tutoring may be done on alternate days. Mary Weeks at Marykweeks@gmail. com or 407-977-0724, or Elaine Gritter at egritter@bellsouth.net or 407-327-1474 Reading and Math Buddies Mondays through Fridays, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Goldsboro Elementary School. Help make a difference for a child struggling with reading or math by volunteering one hour a week. Rebekah_richey@scps.k12. fl.us or 407-252-7009 Recovery Ministry Volunteers with a heart for the hurting, and recovery or 12-step experience needed to help with a ministry. Laurie Jean Harrington at 407-977-6742 or lauriejean2@ bellsouth.net The Sharing Center Volunteers are needed at the Longwood and Sanford sites. Some positions include working at the client services offices or the thrift store, and picking up food from businesses. Volunteers also are needed in the Center’s Oasis, where homeless kids and adults can take a shower, get clothes washed, and use computers for homework and job searches. 407-260-9155 or www.thesharingcenter.org/volunteer

Find other ways to serve in your community at www.northlandchurch. net/blogs/serve_beyond/

Beyond Northland ADULTS 5K Run in Appreciation of Central Florida Pastors Saturday, October 6, 6:30 a.m. for a 7:30 start. Start and finish at Northland at Longwood. Sponsored by Man in the Mirror. Register at fleetfeetorlando.com/pastor Abortion Recovery Bible study for post-abortive men or women that meets in a confidential, supportive setting. Reveille Ministries at 407-333-0404 Celebrate Family Event Sunday, October 7, 12:30 to 3 p.m., First Baptist Church of Orlando, Faith Hall, 3000 S. John Young Parkway. If you are interested in, supportive of, or involved in adoption and/or fostering, you’re invited to Celebrate Family, a fun event celebrating adoptive and foster families. The event includes a light lunch and entertainment by Steve Pennington of Pro-Kids. Bring the whole family. ? and registration: WeAreHisKids.com (click on “Events”) or 407-413-3878 Central Florida’s Job Fair (CFEC.org) Wednesday, November 14, 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, through May 8, 2013, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Community United Methodist on 17-92. Please join women from all backgrounds and levels of Bible knowledge to study Deuteronomy and Hebrews. Children’s program is available. Registration is now open. Paula Porter at 407-3253154, Eunice Hopkins at 407-339-6112 (en Español), or visit Orlando.CBSclass.org Desire Street Northland’s ministry partner Desire Street is transforming impoverished neighborhoods throughout the United States. Learn more at desirestreet.org. Divine Reflection Art Group Exhibit Friday, October 5, 6 to 8 p.m., Casselberry Art House, 127 Quail Pond Circle, Casselberry. Free opening reception. The exhibit will run through October 26. Art can be viewed from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Healing Grace Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., TLC Women’s Center, 2992 Edgewater Drive, Orlando. This post-abortion ministry shares the healing grace of Jesus without judgment. Coorie Moore at 407-244-5527 Healing and Transition (HAT) Program Serving men and women recently released from incarceration, and their families. Mentors/coaches needed; training is provided. Jobs, housing and other basic needs. Grant writer is needed. Gretchen Kerr at 407-712-4566

10 Love Like You Mean It Marriage Cruise Monday, February 11 through Friday, February 15, 2013. Sail with other Northland couples on a five-day, four-night FamilyLife cruise on the Carnival Imagination to Key West and Cozumel, Mexico, and enjoy Christian fun and fellowship. Great guest speakers will include Dennis and Barb Rainey, and Voddie Baucham. Musical guests will include Sara Groves, Anthony Evans and the Mile High Orchestra. Learn biblical and practical ways to enrich your marriage. Convenient payment plans are available. Jolene Burns at 407-462-5130 or jburns@ mycbfl.com Study of Genesis through Bible Study Fellowship International (BSF) BSF began in September and is providing an interdenominational, in-depth Bible study of the book of Genesis. Day and evening classes are available for women, evenings for men and there are age-appropriate classes for children of all ages. For additional information about BSF International www. bsfinternational.org. For class details and/ or registration information: Orlando Evening Women’s Class - Gina Horton at vhorton827@aol.com; Southwest Orlando Day Women’s Class - Edie Chambers at ebie948@gmail.com; Northwest Orlando Day Women’s Class - Mimi Certo at Mimi@ websolvers.com; Oviedo Day Women’s Class - JillRead at jillread@aol.com; Orlando Evening Men’s Class - Gary Klein at garykleinbsf@gmail.com

MEN Christian Businessmen’s Connection Tuesdays, 7 to 8 a.m., Denny’s, Lee Road exit off Interstate 4. A worldwide men’s ministry for 78 years (www.cbmc.com) that meets for fellowship, prayer and discussion of God’s principles for business. Armand Dauplaise at 407-221-3114 or adauplaise@ aol.com, or Larrie Kitchen at 407-290-5642 Faithful and True Wednesdays, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Reformed Theological Seminary, Oviedo. Join a fellowship of men pursuing sexual

integrity. Kevin Sipp at klsipp@sbcglobal. net or 407-949-4000, xt. 1862 Wild at Heart Boot Camp October 4 to 7. This weekend boot camp is based on John Eldredge’s book Wild at Heart. The event is for men 18 years and older and is hosted by The Larger Story, a small group of men trying to be very intentional about passing on the life we have received from Jesus. Visit TheLargerStory. com to view a short video and read more about the weekend. You also will find links to register and pay for the event. The cost is $200. Kirk Solberg at kirksolberg@ smileartists.com or 321-277-6801

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

WOMEN Amazing Women Saturdays, October 20, November 17, December 8, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Hilton, 350 North Lake Blvd., Altamonte Springs. This is a community of women who are followers of Christ and open to hear His message. Each meeting includes awesome music, special guests, and a timely and transforming Bible teaching from founder, Angela Courte. Register at: www. amazingwomen.com. Divorced/Widowed Women’s Fellowship Second and fourth Sundays of each month, 3 p.m., Nancy Petitto’s home,

Casselberry. Join other women for prayer and discussion at this potluck fellowship. Children welcome. Nancy Petitto at 321972-2255 Women of Faith 2012 in Orlando Friday, October 12, 7 to 10 p.m. and Saturday 13, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Amway Arena. We have a section of seats on hold so we can sit together as a church group! Tickets: $91 for both Friday and Saturday. The line up includes: Amy Grant, Mandisa, Sandi Patty, Andy Andrews, Patsy Clairmont, Marilyn Meberg, Brenda Warner, Elisa Morgan and Ballet Magnificat. Stephanie Marks at 407-227-7964 or stepha.marks@ gmail.com or Amy Boni at 407-466-2059 or aheart4god2@gmail.com. Contact Amy or Stephanie or sign up directly at gps. womenoffaith.com/. Group name: Northland M4M’s. Optional box lunches and hotel registration online. Women of Faith Sunday Please join us for Women of Faith Sunday on October 28, a special time together as we hear the wonderful things that our Lord has shared with us during the Women of Faith event! We also will have a sign-up registration for the Women of Faith 2013 event. and RSVP (include your contact information): Stephanie Marks at stepha.marks@gmail. com or 407-227-7964, or Amy Boni at aheart4god2@gmail.com or 407-466-2059 Women’s Connection Luncheon Third Wednesday of each month, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., DeBary Golf & Country Club, 300 Plantation Drive. All women are invited to the monthly luncheon, designed to connect women with God, their community, and each other. Judy Ann Mumford at jamumford@ gmail.com or 386-753-9376 Workplace Ministry First Tuesday of each month, 5:30 p.m., Orlando. J4 Leaders (www.J4Leaders.org), an interdenominational ministry for women to help encourage one another to succeed with a biblical worldview. Pam Oldham at info@J4Leaders.org or 407-522-4797

Donations

Please take clean, usable clothing, toys, household items, nonperishable food items and supplies to The Sharing Center, Fairmont Plaza, 600 N. Highway 1792, Longwood. 407-260-9155 or www. thesharingcenter.org Nonperishable food items can be placed into the designated wooden boxes in the lobby of the Worship Center and in the Student Ministries and Care Center. 407949-4000 or serve@northlandchurch.net Christian and classic children’s books as well as parenting and marriage books are needed for the Northland Children’s and Family library. Bethany Durys at bethany. durys@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0541 Men’s casual clothes, backpacks, blankets, tennis shoes and hygienic supplies, are needed by Downtown Homeless ministry at St. George’s Orthodox Church, a ministry to the homeless in Orlando. Dave Mullen at dmull77@yahoo.com Vehicles are needed at Recovery House of Central Florida (www.recoveryhouseinc. org). It also needs pressure-washing equipment, power tools and hand tools. Erik Robinson at 407-323-5857 or erikrhcf@yahoo.com Bed sheets, pillowcases and other items are needed at Safehouse of Seminole for battered women and their children. Complete needs list at www.safehouseofseminole.org. admin@safehouseofseminole.org or 407302-5220

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LIFEHOPE

Hours and location: T uesday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guests must be signed in by noon. Northland at Longwood’s Student Ministries and Care Center (SMCC) LifeHope Info Line: 407-949-7151 Serving people in need from our church family and community, LifeHope helps meet practical needs while working to connect all beneficiaries to a relationship with God and Christian community. Logistically, LifeHope ministers meet with guests to listen, pray, and assess their priority needs and eligibility for assistance. Staff and volunteers then come alongside the guests to help guide them toward living the life God has for them.

YOU can SERVE OTHERS by helping to meet the needs at LifeHope! Find out more at generous.northlandchurch.net.

CONTACT INFO

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

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

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

ACCESS MINISTRIES

DISTRIBUTED SITES

WHOM DO I CONTACT IF:

MOUNT DORA SITE The Seventh-Day Adventist Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. 18440 Highway 441, Mount Dora, FL 32757 The church is on the south side of Highway 441. Look for the “Northland” sign. Facebook.com . . . . www.facebook.com/northlandmountdora General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 Jeff Bell, Site Minister. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7184 or jeff.bell@northlandchurch.net

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

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

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

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

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

I want to become a member? Ruth Sapp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4039 or ruth.sapp@northlandchurch.net I have accepted Christ into my heart and wish to be baptized? Sharon Ferreira (adult/student) . . . . . . . . 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@northlandchurch.net Diane Jones (infants–grade school). . . . . 407-949-7188 or diane.jones@northlandchurch.net I need information on Student Ministries? Shaylynn Stoner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net I need information about Children’s Ministries? Debbie Blahnik. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .407-949-7162 or debbie.blahnik@northlandchurch.net I am interested in Distributed Journeys? Patti Harshey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0573 or patti.harshey@northlandchurch.net; or visit SomedayIsToday.net I want to help at Northland? Lori Holton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 lori.holton@northlandchurch.net I want to get involved in a serve project? Gretchen Kerr . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7156 or serve@ northlandchurch.net; or visit northlandchurch.net/serve I am getting married? Sharon Ferreira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@northlandchurch.net I need to plan a funeral? Sharon Ferreira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@northlandchurch.net I want to learn more about your Spanish Ministry? Quiero aprender más acerca de su Ministerio en Español. Ivan Portillo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 or ivan.portillo@northlandchurch.net I have a special needs child or if I have special needs? Heather Subbert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1828 or heather.subbert@northlandchurch.net I am facing an unforeseen/unexpected financial crisis and need guidance and resources? Visit LifeHope in the Care Center . . . . . . 407-949-7151 Walk-in hours are Tuesday through Thursday. Doors open at 8:30 a.m., guests are served on a first come first served basis beginning at 9 a.m. Guests must be signed in by noon. I need information on jail/prison transition ministries? Gretchen Kerr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7190 or gretchen.kerr@northlandchurch.net I need the Resource Advocate Office for Families in Transition? Gretchen Kerr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7190 or gretchen.kerr@northlandchurch.net

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Catch up on sermons, revisit your favorite songs, hear inspirational stories … it’s all there!

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: Worshiping God — John 4:21 Glorify God for who He is and what He has done. Reading the Bible — Jeremiah 1:12 Study God’s message to you often. Sharing our stories — 1 Peter 3:15 Tell others what God is doing in your life. Being in community — John 13:35 Foster environments for relationship. Praying — 1 Peter 3:12 Engage in conversation with God. Serving others — Matthew 25:40 Meet the needs of the people around you. Living generously — Matthew 6:21 Give what God’s given you.

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

LONGWOOD WORSHIP TIMES Saturdays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 p.m. Sundays . . . . . 9 (hi)(sp), 11 a.m.(sp); 5 p.m.

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

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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