Worship Guide-Respond 44, 2012 by Northland Church

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED — OCTOBER 27-29, 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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Email_________________________________________________________________________________________

Participate & Connect:

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

northlandchurch.net

Phone_______________________________________________________________________________________

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

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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 16 to 22, 2012 This Week

This Year to Date

Need. . . . . . . . . . . 255,731 Need. . . . . . . . 10,996,433 Received. . . . . . . . 182,162 Received. . . . . 10,005,466 Difference. . . . . . (73,569) Difference. . . . . (990,967)

generous.northlandchurch.net

10/27-29/2012

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED — OCTOBER 27-29, 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.

10/27-29/2012

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 16 to 22, 2012 This Week

This Year to Date

Need. . . . . . . . . . . 255,731 Need. . . . . . . . 10,996,433 Received. . . . . . . . 182,162 Received. . . . . 10,005,466 Difference. . . . . . (73,569) Difference. . . . . (990,967)

What’s Current

Being a Person of Prayer 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.)

James 5:13-18 (NASB) Is anyone among you suffering? Then he must pray. Is anyone cheerful? He is to sing praises. Is anyone among you sick? Then he must call for the elders of the church and they are to pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; and the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up, and if he has committed sins, they will be forgiven him. Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much. Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the earth for three years and six months. Then he prayed again, and the sky poured rain and the earth produced its fruit.

DISTRIBUTED CHURCH INITIATIVE

Worship focus Worship Christ today as our Intercessor. He hears the prayers of His children and is always interceding for us before the Father.

PRAY Engage in conversation with God.

Dear God, silence all voices within our minds but Your own. Help us to seek and be able to follow Your will. May our prayers be joined with those of our sisters and brothers in the faith, that together we may glorify Your name and enjoy Your fellowship forever. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Catch the Vision!

Plan for the Future!

Friday, November 2, 6:45 p.m. at Longwood

Sunday, November 4, 5 p.m. at Longwood

Join us for an hors d’oeuvres reception as we cast the vision for a new partnership between Northland and Cru to plant 5 million churches around the world!

Have you made financial or custodial arrangements for your loved ones, should they outlive you? This FREE seminar will provide you with knowledge on how to steward your God-given resources now and for the future!

No child care, but your whole family is welcome!

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.

Details at northlandchurch.net.

Think about it: How bad do things have to get before you go to God?

Did you know? There’s congregational prayer time in the sanctuary on Wednesday nights. You can also post a request and praise or petition God on behalf of others — online, anytime! Find out more at pray.northlandchurch.net.

Be in Community: Spark conversation in your group this week! Together read James 5:13-18. Who are some people you would describe as people of prayer? What are the distinctive characteristics of their lives? What are your prayer habits? Do you typically pray at night? In the morning?

Notes

ESTATE PLANNING SEMINAR

All day? In the car? By yourself? With others? Would you say that prayer is your default mode? Explain.

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) ________________________________________________________________________________________ Email ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________________________________

Do you ever use prayer for others as an opening for spiritual discussion? If so, what have the results been? Make it your goal this week to watch for opportunities to pray for those God puts in your path.

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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 27-29, 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_________________________________________________________________________________________

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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______________________________________________________________________________________

10/27-29/2012

generous.northlandchurch.net

Financial Report — October 16 to 22, 2012 This Week

This Year to Date

Need. . . . . . . . . . . 255,731 Need. . . . . . . . 10,996,433 Received. . . . . . . . 182,162 Received. . . . . 10,005,466 Difference. . . . . . (73,569) Difference. . . . . (990,967)

NOVEMBER 2012

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Respond. BE THE CHURCH.

BELONG MEMBERSHIP SEMINAR

November 10 in The Rink

EVERY WHERE. EVERY DAY.

BE IN COMMUNITY

Foster environments for relationship.

Join Dr. Hunter and other leaders to talk about what it means to belong to Christ and to Northland! Child care is available.

Whether it’s over dinner, out of affinity, for support or in Bible study, let’s be intentional in ministering to one another!

Details on page 7.

Learn how: community.northlandchurch.net

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD Collection week: November 12-19. Bless a child on the other side of the world! Details on pages 6 and 9.

RESPOND TO GOD

GLORIFY GOD FOR WHO HE IS AND WHAT HE HAS DONE.

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)

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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.

How does the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20) apply to your daily life — in your routines, decisions and relationships?

“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

THE DISTRIBUTED CHURCH From Adding to Multiplying BY LAURA YOUNG

n 1998, Dr. Joel C. Hunter cast a vision for our church — then Northland Community Church — to become Northland, a Church Distributed. It’s a name that more accurately describes our efforts to fulfill the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20). This vision has unfolded in stages: The past 16 years ... • We changed our church name to Northland, A Church Distributed. • Dr. Hunter hosted the “Distributed Church” television series, interviewing local ministries and highlighting ministry opportunities outside our church walls. • We added worship sites at Lyman High School, West Oaks, Mount Dora, Oviedo and a number of jails, and house churches both online and offline continue to increase. (All but Lyman and West Oaks remain active sites today.) • Dr. Hunter wrote a book, Church Distributed: How the Church Can Thrive in the Coming Era of Connection, that lays out the vision. • We transitioned from being a church with a mission department to one that cultivates relationship development and is intentional about expanding increasingly relevant and effective outreach opportunities. We build church and ministry partnerships locally and globally. • In 2008, we built our current church building and housed within it technological capabilities that allow us to distribute our ministry and the ministry of others. • We made our worship services available online. As a result, groups and individuals are forming many additional worship sites. Where we are now ... Currently, we are focusing on a church multiplication movement that will happen by discipling people who disciple nations. We are working toward the goal of planting 1 million new churches around the world and will be much more intentional about making disciples and multiplying the church. Dr. Hunter desires to equip, empower and unleash each of us for ministry everywhere, every day. One way this vision is being carried out ... Significant church multiplication is taking place through an alliance we have with churches in East Africa (Kenya, South Sudan, Burundi and Uganda). We have been training pastors in these nations to plant and grow churches. They receive two levels of training with time between to implement what they learn. Their successes and challenges are reviewed at the next level. Level 1 covers The Life of a Pastor, Planting Simple Churches, and Understanding and Teaching the Bible. Level 2 consists of Understanding the Basics of the Faith, Making Disciples by Mentoring, and Reaching Muslims With the Gospel. Since fall 2010, when we began these training levels, the church in East Africa has multiplied beyond what we expected. As of the end of October, we have facilitated levels 1 and 2 training in each of these countries, training 500 pastors and church leaders. We also hosted a Training

of Trainers for 20 pastors and leaders. These trainers are now able to teach both levels to more pastors and church leaders in their respective countries. Each country also has a national coordinator of distributed church planting. These are the national coordinators and some of their progress: KENYA Dr. Rev. George Mamboleo Director of distributed church planting in East Africa Lead pastor of Antioch Community Fellowship in Nairobi, Kenya Global leadership consultant with Campus Crusade for Christ International (now Cru) Pastor Dominic Marabu Matunda National coordinator of distributed church planting for Kenya Lead pastor of City Community Fellowship in Kisumu, Kenya • Since October 2010: 255 Kenyan pastors have been trained on levels 1 and 2 • April 2011: 89 pastors returned to complete level 2 • Planted more than 350 churches • 3,550 have become new believers • 75 of those pastors have been trained by Kenyans who have become trainers Pastor John with Zion Harvest Mission in Kisumu shares: “It has been a challenge reaching people with the gospel, but [starting] the moment we began to show love and concern for our neighbors, we have seen a positive response. We realized that most of them are needy and need assistance, and decided to start two church gardens [to assist] most of our needy members with the foodstuffs from the gardens. We also decided to give a special offering every third week of the month toward assisting our needy people. As a result of this initiative of love, our membership has increased.” BURUNDI Rev. Sylvestre Hakizimana National coordinator of distributed church planting for Burundi Pastor of the Evangelical Church of Central Africa in Bujumbura • April 2011: 79 pastors trained on level 1 • October 2011: 52 pastors returned to complete level 2 • Planted 109 new churches and reached 1,511 new people • 31 more leaders are being trained on levels 1 and 2 by the Burundians who have become trainers SOUTH SUDAN Rev. Patrick Jok Ding Wic National coordinator of distributed church planting for Sudan and South Sudan Pastor of Juba Sudanese Reformed Church General secretary of Sudanese Reformed Churches in Juba, South Sudan • December 2011: 140 Arabic and English pastors trained on level 1 • April 2012: 87 Arabic and English pastors trained on level 2 • Planted 130 churches • More than 900 people have become new believers

UGANDA Pastor Robert Nabulere National coordinator of distributed church planting for Uganda Lead pastor of Miracle Centre Kawempe in Kawempe, Uganda • April 2012: 96 pastors and church leaders trained on level 1 • October 2012: 62 pastors and church leaders trained on level 2 • Planted 206 churches • 5,456 have become new believers • 1,207 lay leaders have been trained • Additional leaders have been trained by Ugandans who have become trainers. As you can see, the results of these training levels have been incredible. These pastors and church leaders are discipling people everywhere, every day! Our partnership with Cru’s GACM ... Along the way, we recognized we would be able to accomplish Dr. Hunter’s vision of establishing 1 million churches worldwide better in partnership with Cru’s Global Alliance on Church Multiplication (GACM). Through partnerships, the GACM objective is to establish 5 million multiplying communities and 5 million multiplying disciples by 2020 — to help reach the 5 billion people worldwide who do not identify themselves as Christians — and help fulfill the Great Commission in our generation. We became a vital, charter member of GACM. Both Cru and we are thankful for and excited about this partnership. What this means to us individually and corporately ... Let’s find out together along the way! We invite you to engage and respond in any of these ways: See and Hear Join us Friday, November 2 at 7:30 p.m. in our Worship Center to hear from Dr. Joel C. Hunter as well as Dr. Steve Douglass and Dr. Bekele Shanko from Cru about the vision and partnership to plant a million churches. The national coordinators of planting distributed churches in East Africa will be here to share firsthand how they have adopted the distributed church model, and the explosive growth they are seeing! Pray ... • For our congregation to disciple people who will, in turn, disciple the nations. • For those nations to which God has called us, that those we have trained will continue to multiply this movement. • For the provision of funds needed to continue the equipping and multiplication. Be a Disciple Making Disciples • People you know — family, friends, coworkers • People you used to know • People you don’t know yet Contact: Pastor Gus Davies at gus.davies@northlandchurch. net or 407-949-4008, or Dr. Dan Lacich at dan.lacich@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1815

Go on a DISTRIBUTED JOURNEY!

SERVE GLOBALLY

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

God Comes Along in Amazing Ways on Cuba Distributed Journey BY DUSTY COOPER

ur faith journey sent 15 of us to Cuba recently, and, as always, God showed up in amazing ways! The connection to the church and the people of God in this island nation has always been expressed to us by our partners as “vital for our ministry.” The journey in October made this even clearer to each and every person on the team from Northland. God gently nudged our direction and focus in a new and exciting direction, and we spent the majority of our time not on construction, but on teaching. Classes were held in the training center there to train leaders in congregational worship, worship for children, worship through dance/ movement and women’s ministry, and a new men’s ministry was started.

Our men did work on the training center facility, with the new church building reaching the final stages. We worshiped there with the new floors and lighting even though there was no front or rear door and no window glass in yet! God came down and touched us all in the services, reminding us that we are one people, one faith, and He is the one God and Father of all. The family of God in Cuba consists of amazing people of tremendous community, dependence on God, faith in His promises and love for others. Northland is blessed to have this connection to what God is doing so close to our own state, yet so far in so many other ways. Keep praying for your family in Cuba! Keep praying for your family in Cuba!

A new men’s ministry was started.

Classes were held on worship through dance/movement.

Worship takes place in the new church building even though it’s not fully constructed yet.

HEART FOR SOUTH AFRICA

HEART FOR MISSIONS

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 the informational meeting, Thursday, November 8 from 7 to 7:45 p.m. in room 4205.

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 Saturday, November 10 at 6:30 p.m. in rooms 4209-10. There will be a mission speaker and prayer time.

Marianne Testa at mbrookstesta@hotmail.com or 407-748-6124

Irene Williamson at frankirenewill@embarqmail. com or 407-756-9060

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SERVE LOCALLY Sharing Faith, Hope, Love W

hen I began serving at LifeHope six years ago, I didn’t foresee how much God would develop and refine me through His ministry. In the fall of 2006, my youngest daughter entered school, and I was anxious to finally begin focusing on my career. I began applying for finance jobs, and I received a fantastic job offer. By Carol Davila, Yet something wasn’t right; God’s LifeHope Volunteer voice and inspiration were missing. I searched my heart and knew God’s greatest calling on my life was to continue to be an available mom to my three kids and faithfully serve Him in any way He’d have me. So I called the church and asked if it needed assistance in its finance department. I was told, “No, but we could really use some help in our benevolence ministry!” I grew up on the mission field in Papua New Guinea (my parents are Bible translators with Wycliffe), and I have a heart for reaching out to and connecting with people from all demographics and walks of life. This, in fact, is my passion. So I began serving at LifeHope alongside four others, sitting and praying with guests, entering data, making phone calls … whatever needed to be done. We also developed a budget class for our guests, and I began teaching the classes. The majority of people who walk through LifeHope’s doors are not connected in regular worship at a church, so the opportunity to minister and be God’s vessel of hope and love to them is immense! I enjoy praying with guests, encouraging them, loving them, bringing them into

Local Serve Opportunities

ne of the most practical ways to “Be the Church” everywhere, every day is by serving locally in the community. Use your time, talents and gifts that God has given you by serving here at Northland, or with one of our local partners or outreach projects. Pathways to Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 10 Harvest Time International. . . . . . . . . . . . . November 10 Ronald McDonald House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 10 Operation Christmas Child. . . . . . . . . November 12 to 19 Grace & Grits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 21 To register for or find out more about these serve projects, visit serve.northlandchurch.net. We have tallied up all the RED BAGS. The overwhelming response was amazing, and bags are still coming in. As of press time, we had 1,566 bags of food. Judy Head at judy.head@northlandchurch.net or 407-388-5798

community, teaching them how to be better stewards of their finances, and encouraging them to serve others as well. Benevolence ministry also can be challenging, as the needs are great, and the resources, seemingly limited. It is in these discouraging times that I seek His face and His encouragement. Faithfully, He renews my spirit, reminding me to be still and remain open to serving Him, and that I am His girl. His words encourage me to continue. I am passionate about the Lord and want others to be blessed by a deeper relationship with Him. Earlier this year, God placed a yearning in my heart to begin leading, equipping and training others for this ministry. I was restless as this yearning grew. Months later, Pastor Hunter beckoned the congregation to serve, and 75 congregants responded. I immediately saw the need for someone to coordinate and minister to all these volunteers! I now serve as LifeHope’s volunteer coordinator, coordinating volunteer schedules and training, and, most importantly, ensuring that volunteers are supported and connected. Serving the Lord at LifeHope has developed in me a deeper, more intimate walk with the Lord, a boldness of faith to pray with anyone anywhere and anytime, a sense of community and belonging at my church, and a deep joy to be walking in His purpose for me. I would encourage you to come and be a part of serving our community and sharing Jesus’ hope and love through LifeHope. Join Carol and serve at LifeHope! Orientation is November 14. Search “LifeHope” at northlandchurch.net. Help meet the needs of those who come to LifeHope for help — visit generous.northlandchurch.net.

Disaster Response at Northland

oin the Disaster Response Ministry. Everyone is welcome. We are looking for team members who want to serve those whose lives have been turned upside down by unexpected disaster. Training and regular team activities will help you form relationships and prepare for service. For more information, visit northlandchurch.net/ministries/disaster_response or attend one of our monthly meetings. Judy Head at judy.head@northlandchurch.net or 407-388-5798

Help Someone Directly

ometimes all it takes is the kindness of a stranger to rescue someone in need. We’ve partnered with thecommon.org to provide a safe and secure forum where members of our community can post their needs so that YOU can directly respond. Whether you would be willing to donate your professional services or be generous with your tangible donations (such as a sofa, bed, washer/ dryer, bike or used car), you can serve your neighbors directly. Sign up for an account now, and start helping others. Go to thecommon.org/register. Once your registration for an account is received, we will send you “How To/ Next Steps” document and the Social Code, which is an ethical playbook by which users and administrators guide decisions regarding appropriate and acceptable projects displayed. Maria M. Penzes at 407-937-0554 or maria.penzes@ northlandchurch.net

Prison and Jail Ministry

n Monday nights at 7 p.m., the Orlando Bridge Facility, a therapeutic community for adult male offenders, joins us in live worship. Each week we are blessed to be part of this growing congregation. Volunteers are needed to serve one or two times per month to help create this worship experience. Interested? For more info, see page 9. Emily Tallman at 407-949-4017 or emily.tallman@ northlandchurch.net

Mark Your Calendar! 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 Cost: S ee 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

Christmas Camp Sponsorship Ways to Get Involved:

PRAY—Pray for what God will do in the lives of the students at Christmas Camp. Pray for safety as we travel, the counselors as they prepare for camp and build relationships with students there, the worship band as it prepares and leads students in worship, and the speaker and the work crew as they serve the students. FAST—Fast as well as pray for the requests above. SPONSOR—Enable a high school student to go to Christmas Camp. Each year more than 100 high school students attend, and God works in their lives in amazing ways. Any sponsorship is welcome. Suggestions: • Sponsor one student: $321 • Sponsor five students: $1,605 • Sponsor 10 students: $3,210 Your generosity will help make it possible for a student to begin or grow in their relationship with Christ. (Make checks payable to Northland Church. Note “Christmas Camp Sponsorship” in the memo line, and place it in one of the tithe boxes. Or go to northlandchurch.net/ generous/christmascamp.

Mark Your Calendar! SuperStart!

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 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 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 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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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

Pick up your shoe box in the main foyer, or use your own box. The shoe box you pack will be put directly into the hands of a needy child! Operation Christmas Child shoe box drop-off is November 12 through 19. Judy Head at judy.head@northlandchurch.net or 407-388-5798

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

Prophets & Promises Celebration

Volunteer of the Month: Luke Fischer

Friday and Saturday, November 2 and 3, Northland at Longwood. SuperStart! is the biggest Christian preteen event in the country! and registration: Julie Meeker at 407-9497153 or julie.meeker@northlandchurch.net

Operation Christmas Child

Friday, November 30 in the Sanctuary Join the first- through fifth-grade children for a celebration of what they’ve learned this year in Children’s Church: who God is and what He has done! A brief reception will follow in the foyer. and registration: Julie Meeker at 407-949-7153 or julie.meeker@northlandchurch.net

VOLUNTEER WITH THE CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES. You can do this! Learn more and find an application at northlandchurch. net/ministry/childrens_church

Did you ever want to know who that voice is behind the fun puppets in Early Childhood Praise Time? For the past six years, Luke Fischer has been ministering to the children at Northland every week as a puppeteer, sound tech and mentor in worship for the 4and 5-year-olds. His creativity, faith and commitment have made him an outstanding example to all of us! Thank you, Luke, for your passion to serve using your many gifts and talents.

Why did you draw that? Giovana drew a picture of Paul’s shipwreck. We learned that God saved everyone on that ship just as He had promised. Paul trusted God even when it seemed impossible. We too can trust God’s plan no matter what is happening around us.

WAYS TO RESPOND Baptisms Adult Baptisms Sunday, December 9, 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 Firm Foundations Sundays, 11 a.m., rooms 4209-10. Study the Bible chronologically for one year to understand God’s overarching plan from creation to Christ. For new adult believers and those who are seeking to gain a clear understanding of God, our relationship with Him, and the grace He has made freely available through the death of His Son. Register at northlandchurch.net/classes. For child care, contact Linda Campbell at linda. campbell@northlandchurch.net. Mike Sheffey at msheffey@cfl.rr.com 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

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

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 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 The Law of Love, by Beth Moore This six-week Bible study provides biblical guidelines and practical life lessons from the book of Deuteronomy. The workbook is available in the Northland Bookstore for $12. • Mondays, through December 10, 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 December 11, 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.

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. 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 December 13, 7 to 8:45 p.m., rooms 4206-07. Love Defined is an exciting, refreshing yet not so new a way of looking at LOVE. Material costs: Love Defined Workbook per person $15 and The Marriage Guarantee $15 available in class. Child care with reservation for children 10 and under by contacting Linda Campbell at linda.campbell@northlandchurch.net. James Price at james@1author.org 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

ADULTS

CHILDREN

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 • Online: Anytime at northlandchurch.net/ series/belong_study/

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: Sundays, January 13 through February 3, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Focus: Salvation and assurance. Includes Communion instruction.

• STEP 2—THE MOST IMPORTANT THING: Sundays, February 10 through March10, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Focus: Jesus’ Life A-Z, a basic discipleship theme and learning about the life of Christ. Baptism offered at end of course. • STEP 3—LIVING BY THE BOOK, “C-ING” MY WAY THROUGH THE BIBLE: Sundays, January 13 through February 17, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Focus: to develop skills in exploring the Bible.

WOMEN New Believers Class Mondays, November 12 through December 17, 6:30 to 8 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 Why Her? You, Your Mother-in-law/ Daughter-in-law and the Big Picture Tuesdays, November 6 through 27, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 5100, Children’s Worship Wing. Join Becky Hunter (Pastor Joel’s wife) and Elizabeth Hunter (Becky’s daughter-inlaw) as they explore the intricacies of the mother-in-law/daughter-in-law relationship and expand on ideas from the book that they co-authored with Lisa Hunter and Rhonda Hunter, also Becky’s daughters-in-law. Bring a Bible and their book, Why Her? You, Your Mother-in-law/Daughter-in-law and the Big Picture, available in the Northland Bookstore or at amazon.com in Kindle version. The cost is $10, and all proceeds go to Northland. Registration at northlandchurch.net/classes. For child care reservations (for children 10 and under), contact Linda Campbell at linda. campbell@northlandchurch.net. Barb Olsen at 407-949-7183 or barbara.olsen@ northlandchurch.net

Groups CARE GROUPS ADULTS 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 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 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

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

WOMEN BCAUSE—Breast Cancer Survival Any woman touched by breast cancer desiring prayer, fellowship, information and/or encouragement, contact Susan Diener-Blando at 407-488-5941 or susandb@yahoo.com. Women Facing Love, Sex and Relationship Addiction Group Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 5106-7, Children’s Worship Wing. This group support provides confidential care and recovery from fantasy, romance, love and sex/pornography addiction. For child care 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 He Came Back for Me, by Andrea Krazeise (November 11), a local author who will speak at the meeting. No book for December, instead there will be a book drive. Heaven is For Real, by Todd Burpo (January 13). The Vow, by Kim and Krickitt Carpenter (February 10). Tara L. Fisher at taralopezfisher@ gmail.com

Motorcycle Group St. Augustine weekend event Saturday and Sunday November 10 and 11 The group will be riding oceanside, up the coast for a weekend getaway. Ride will be to historic St. Augustine for a fun filled time of fellowship. Reservations must be made in advance. Lori Landers at 386-668-9077 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 Northland Veterans for Christ Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 5100, CWW. Christian brothers and sisters who are veterans of the Armed Forces gathering to grow in Christ, share common experiences, support each other and eventually reach out to the greater community of veterans in the Orlando area. Randy Mixon at 808-343-4391 or rmixon75@gmail.com or Peter Grace at 407575-1360 or petergrace73@yahoo.com. Party of 8 Years ago at Northland, we used to do dinner groups as part of the married young adults ministry. Well, we’re starting this up again, and we’re calling it Party of 8. If you’re a married 30- or 40-something, we’d love for you to be involved in this first iteration of dinner groups! If you are interested in getting together with other couples in your area once a month for four months, sign up at northlandchurch.net/dinner. dinner@northlandchurch.net 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/ 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

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 407-949-7162 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 Data Entry Needed Life CrossRoads needs data entry volunteers one day a week for two to three hours. Knowledge of office products is a plus, but will train with basic computer knowledge. Maria Penzes at 407-937-0554 or maria. penzes@northlandchurch.net 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 Welcome Hosts Needed Welcome guests before the weekend worship services as part of the Welcome Host Team. No experience necessary. Find out how you can get started. Todd Mazenko at tjmazenko@gmail.com or 352-630-7868

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, November 4, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 8 p.m.; Monday, November 5, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Northland at Longwood. In October, 48 people donated 41 units, and as a result 121 lives were saved. To reduce your waiting time, you may schedule a time slot at www.floridasbloodcenters.org. Ruth Sapp at ruth.sapp@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4039 Celebrate Recovery – Inside Facilitate CR–Inside, a Christian 12-step recovery program. Men and women facilitators are needed. Minimum commitment: twice a month. Susan Lumb at 321-297-2416 or susan.lumb@hatprogram.org 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 Train and prepare for serving during times of disaster and local outreach field exercises. All levels of experience are needed, from professionals to those who want to be trained. Judy Head at judy.head@ northlandchurch.net or 407-388-5798 Facilitators for Classes With Incarcerated Men Men are needed to share their faith and experience with incarcerated men. Curriculum will be provided. No experience is necessary.

Training is provided. Minimum commitment, one day per week (alternating weeks). Emily Tallman at 407-949-4017 or emily. tallman@northlandchurch.net

12 through 19. Search keywords: operation christmas child at northlandchurch.net. Judy Head at 407-388-5798 or judy.head@northlandchurch.net

Family Advocacy Office Couples or individuals interested in making a difference in the lives of more than 900 homeless families with school-aged children in Seminole County are needed. Commitment: about 10 hours a month to help one family for a 90-day window to connect to resources within SCPS and other community resources. Training is provided. Maria Penzes at maria. penzes@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0554

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. Emily Tallman at 407-949-4017 or emily.tallman@ 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 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

PetPals Saturdays, except the fifth Saturday of the month. Share your pets with people in nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, etc. Becky Yeager at leahyeager@aol.com or 407-699-4903 Public Elementary School Bible Clubs Held on a weekly basis in a number of Seminole and Orange County schools (30 clubs last school year). Across the USA, 4,385 Good News Clubs were held by churches. YOU can volunteer in a school! Training and visual literature is available. See children and families come to Christ! 407896-7288 or cefcenfl@earthlink.net or go to the website: www.cefcenfl.org. Reading/Tutoring Ministry Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Goldsboro Elementary & 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

Jail Ministry Worship Hosts Serve during the live worship services inside the jail. Men and women are needed. No experience is necessary, and training is provided. Minimum commitment: twice a month. Emily Tallman at 407-949-4017 or emily.tallman@northlandchurch.net

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

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

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

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 The Mercy Drive Achievers Club This is an after-school program of 51 children who gather weekdays from 3:30 to 5:30 for homework help, Bible lessons, interactive learning, fellowship and fun. The club needs more volunteers to ensure that its achievers get the individual attention they need to be successful students in a community where this is desperately needed. Would you like to share in the vision of a transformed community to the greater glory of God? Check out Mercy Drive Ministries on Facebook. 407-2937784 Operation Christmas Child With Operation Christmas Child, you can bless a child on the other side of the world simply by filling up a shoe box with small gifts and hygiene items. Pick up your shoe box in the children’s area at Longwood or use your own box, and drop it off November

Serve as a Worship Facilitator at the Orlando Bridge We are looking for a few good men! This position is responsible for greeting the inmates for service, handing out prayer cards and worship guides, and hosting the live feed for the Northland worship service through a ROKU box. Training is provided, and most serve one or two times per month. Emily Tallman at 407-949-4017 or emily.tallman@ northlandchurch.net The Sharing Center Volunteers are needed at the Longwood and Sanford sites. Some positions include working at the client services offices or the thrift store, and picking up food from businesses. Volunteers also are needed in the Center’s Oasis, where homeless kids and adults can take a shower, get clothes washed, and use computers for homework and job searches. 407-260-9155 or www.thesharingcenter.org/volunteer Find other ways to serve in your community at www.northlandchurch. net/blogs/serve_beyond/

Beyond Northland ADULTS Abortion Recovery Bible study for post-abortive men or women that meets in a confidential, supportive setting. Reveille Ministries at 407-333-0404 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 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. Susan Lumb at 321-297-2416 or susan.lumb@ hatprogram.org Holy Land Pilgrimage Visit to Israel November 2013 – Information Meeting Wednesday, November 14, 6 to 8 p.m. in rooms 4209-10. Explore the opportunity to journey to the Holy Land with Pastor’s Gus Davies and Kevin Urichko November 29 to December 12, 2013 where we will see the people, places and Bible events of our Lord’s home, come alive before our eyes. We will be inspired as we worship and partake of the Lord’s Supper together in the Garden Tomb, pray in the Garden of Gethsemane, sail across the Sea of Galilee, and visit many other holy sites. We also will visit Nazareth Baptist Church and School on a Serve Day. This is a fantastic occasion to celebrate our spiritual heritage with your family or friends. Donna Snyder at 407-421-3213 or donnaflamm@hotmail.com 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

10 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

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, November 17 and 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’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 5 Ways to Share Happiness at the Holidays Help The Sharing Center help people in need: (1) Give $10-plus supermarket gift cards; (2) have a food drive for Thanksgiving or Christmas; (3) give $20 for news shoes for a child; (4) Adopt-a-Family, and provide Christmas groceries for a family of four and shoe gift cards for two children; (5) get your office or group involved! Claudine at The Sharing Center at 407-691-3138 or volunteer@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

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

CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP AT NORTHLAND Child care for age 3 and under only at all services at all sites. There will be no other children’s programming.

LONGWOOD and ONLINE Saturday, December 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 p.m. Sunday, December 23 . . 9 a.m.hi, sp, 11 a.m. sp, 5 p.m. Monday, December 24 . . . . . . 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. (hi) Hearing-impaired interpretation available (sp) Spanish interpretation available

OVIEDO Sunday, December 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m. Monday, December 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m. (online with Longwood) MOUNT DORA Sunday, December 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m., 11 a.m. (both online with Longwood)

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 Nonperishable Christmas dinner food items; $15 Target, Walmart and Publix gift cards; new toys, gifts, socks and underwear for infants through 18-year-olds; blankets; wrapping paper; new or gently used jeans and books (Spanish also) are needed for Christmas in the City, hosted by HOPE Helps and One Body (coalition of local churches, including Northland). Drop items off at United Stor-All, 1007 Willa Springs Dr., Winter Springs, or Stor-All, 1931 W. S.R. 426, Oviedo. More information at www.hopehelps. org. Janis Williams at Janis@hopehelps. org for food list. Men’s neckties and dress shirts are needed to support the dress code for participants in the Healing and Transition (HAT) Program. HAT is a program for men and women looking for life transformation following incarceration. Donated cars assist with transportation to work. Susan Lumb at 321-297-2416 or susan.lumb@hatprogram. org

LIFEHOPE Hours and location: Tuesday 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 LifeHope November December December

Offices will be closed: 20 through 22 18 through 20 26 through 27

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.

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

HOUSE CHURCHES Even though Northland is what could be called a “megachurch,” we are committed to helping others do church on as small a scale as a few people in a home. That means we want to bring resources and encouragement, and training for ministry to people where they live, and work and play. The house church allows that to happen anywhere in the world. Visit northlandchurch.net/housechurch for an introductory video from Dr. Hunter which will help you learn more about starting a house church. For more videos on how to build a simple church, so that you can effectively gather with others to transform your community, visit www. doingchurchsimply.com.

Crystal River, FL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturdays, 5 p.m. Tom and Alice Austin: aaustin@qahomes.com or 352-270-8764 DeLand, FL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 11 a.m. Jeff and Cindy Reinertsen: jsrein1@gmail.com or 386-736-9746 Naples, FL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturdays, 5 p.m. Sam Lewis: samllewis@aol.com or 407-310-1719 Marco Island, FL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturdays, 5 p.m. Sam Lewis: samllewis@aol.com or 407-310-1719 Ocoee, FL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 9 a.m. Marty McCoy: mmccoy@kostoandrotella.com or 407-733-5989 Ponce Inlet, FL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 9 a.m. Joe and Donna Leonardo: josephleonardo@sprintmail.com or 386-236-8871

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.

Salisbury, NC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 4:30 p.m. Laurie and Tim Klaus: pianolauriek@yahoo.com or 704-636-5966

ACCESS MINISTRIES

Utica, NY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 11 a.m. Terri McDowell: terrilee.mcdowell@gmail.com or 845-332-6762

We have programs and services for individuals with disabilities. These efforts are being led by Laura Lee Wright, Northland’s Access Ministries team leader, who can be reached at 407937-0549 or lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net. Find out more at northlandchurch.net/blogs/category/ access_ministries/.

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

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 am interested in a Care Ministry? Elaine Harland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4002 or elaine.harland@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? Rebecca Lang. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1807 volunteer@northlandchurch.net I want to get involved in a serve project? Judy Head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-388-5798 or judy.head@northlandchurch.net; or visit northlandchurch.net/serve I am getting married? Sharon Ferreira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@northlandchurch.net I need to plan a funeral? Sharon Ferreira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@northlandchurch.net I want to learn more about your Spanish Ministry? Quiero aprender más acerca de su Ministerio en Español. Ivan Portillo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 or ivan.portillo@northlandchurch.net Ministro Mike Fernandez. . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1753 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? Emily Tallman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4017 or emily.tallman@northlandchurch.net I need the Resource Advocate or FAO (Family Advocacy Office)? Maria Penzes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0554 or maria.penzes@northlandchurch.net

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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