Worship Guide-Respond 47, 2013 by Northland Church

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

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED NOVEMBER 23-25, 2013

Let’s worship God together!

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY.

Name(s)_____________________________________________________________________________________

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

GOD OF WONDERS

Come See What the Kids Have Learned! Friday, December 6, 7 p.m., Longwood sanctuary. This year in children’s church, we have studied the miracles found in Bible stories from Genesis through Joshua, as well as the miracles of Jesus recorded in Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. The children have memorized Scripture songs that connect these stories with our own relationship with God. Come and see!

BAPTISM OPPORTUNITY

SERVE IN CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

Children’s church is bursting at the seams! With so many kids coming to learn about God, we are in need of MANY friendly faces, crafty hands, willing teachers, storytellers and classroom buddies to help share His love with His kids! Can you help?

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

Calling all those with a heart for children!

Sunday, December 8, 2 p.m. at the Watkins’ home.

YOU Can Do This!

Come to the Water

Sign up at northlandchurch.net! Connect with children’s ministries in the lobby this weekend or visit northlandchurch.net/children/

Find details at northlandchurch.net.

WELCOME! Help a Student Go to Christmas Camp! The mission of Northland, A Church Distributed is to Respond to God for the Benefit of Others. Our Vision is to see people coming to Christ and to be transformed together as we link locally and globally to worship and serve everywhere, every day. Join us!

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CHECK OUT THE HUB

Our high school students soon will make the trek up to North Georgia to hear from God and experience Him in a different environment, without the distraction of daily life. Many young people make life-changing decisions during this time! There is a great need for scholarships for students who can’t afford to attend. Can you help? Donate at northlandchurch.net, contact Shaylynn at shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7194, or stop by The Hub for more information. We’d love to tell you more about the scholarship program, or the awesome things happening in student ministries throughout the year!

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Participate & Connect:

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

northlandchurch.net

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

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Address______________________________________________________________________________________

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

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

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

generous.northlandchurch.net

Financial Report — November 12 to 18, 2013 This Week

This Year to Date

Need. . . . . . . . . . 225,000 Need. . . . . . . 10,350,000 Received. . . . . . . 227,662 Received. . . . . . 9,737,515 Difference. . . . . . . . 2,662 Difference. . . . . (612,485)

11/23-25/2013

What’s Current

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED NOVEMBER 23-25, 2013

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

GOD OF WONDERS

BAPTISM OPPORTUNITY

SERVE IN CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

Come to the Water

YOU Can Do This!

Sunday, December 8, 2 p.m. at the Watkins’ home.

Calling all those with a heart for children!

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

Sign up at northlandchurch.net! Connect with children’s ministries in the lobby this weekend or visit northlandchurch.net/children/

Find details at northlandchurch.net.

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

Name(s)_____________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

WELCOME! Help a Student Go to Christmas Camp!

Let’s worship God together! The mission of Northland, A Church Distributed is to Respond to God for the Benefit of Others. Our Vision is to see people coming to Christ and to be transformed together as we link locally and globally to worship and serve everywhere, every day. Join us!

CHECK OUT THE HUB

Email_________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

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

Phone_______________________________________________________________________________________

northlandchurch.net

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

Participate & Connect:

Address______________________________________________________________________________________

11/23-25/2013

Financial Report — November 12 to 18, 2013

generous.northlandchurch.net

Difference. . . . . . . . 2,662 Difference. . . . . (612,485)

This Week

This Year to Date

Need. . . . . . . . . . 225,000 Need. . . . . . . 10,350,000 Received. . . . . . . 227,662 Received. . . . . . 9,737,515

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

Dying to self-reliance 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.

Worship focus Worship God today as our Provider, the Source of all good gifts.

Prayer Father in Heaven, what are we without you? What is all that we know, vast accumulation though it be, But a chipped fragment if we do not know you? What is all our striving? Could it ever encompass a world, But a half-finished work If we do not know you? You, the One who is one thing and who is all. So may you give To the intellect, wisdom to comprehend that one thing To the heart, sincerity to receive this and this only To the will, purity that wills only one thing In prosperity, may you grant perseverance to will one thing Amid distraction, collectedness to will one thing In suffering, patience to will one thing. You that gives both the beginning and the completion May you early, at the dawn of the day, Give to the young the resolution to will one thing As the day wanes, may you give to the old A renewed remembrance of that first resolution That the first may be like the last And the last like the first In possession of a life that has willed only one thing, To know God. — Translated from the Danish Kierkegaard, Purity of Heart Is to Will One Thing

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R E P E E D DIG

Be in Community: Want to spark conversation in your group this week? Use the week’s daily devotional content!

Find the entire week’s devotionals online at

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Devotional Thought

This week we continue our series “Dying to Live” by looking at what it means to die to self-reliance and to learn to acknowledge our great need for God. This week we will worship God as our Provider, the Source of all good gifts. There is perhaps not a better time for this topic. All over America, preparations will be made this week for Thanksgiving celebrations. Not everyone, of course, will experience the Norman Rockwell Thanksgiving table, with all the family gathered around, with the smiles and laughter, or the bountiful feast. But whether you are most aware this week of all God has given, or most aware of your need, you can acknowledge your complete dependence on Him. “Thou hast given so much to me, Give one thing more, A grateful heart; Not thankful when it pleaseth me, as if Thy blessings had spare days, but such a heart whose pulse may be Thy praise.” –George Herbert

Poinsettias … TO HONOR OR MEMORIALIZE YOUR LOVED ONES. To place your order by Friday, December 6, fill out this form (please print clearly) and place it, along with $7 for each plant, into a tithe envelope found at the offering boxes. Label the envelope “Poinsettias” and deposit it there. Checks should be made payable to Northland. Sarah Mattingly at sarah. mattingly@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7170

Let Us Know!

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

Name(s) ________________________________________________________________________________________ Email ___________________________________________________________________________________________

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Site you attend __________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________

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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: _ _______________________________________________________________________________

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Given by Purchased plants will be placed as decorations throughout all sites and will be available for pickup in the lobby at the Longwood site Thursday, December 26. Those who attend the Oviedo and Mount Dora sites can pick up their poinsettias at their Christmas Eve service. Any plants not picked up will be donated to local organizations.

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

What’s Current

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED NOVEMBER 23-25, 2013

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

GOD OF WONDERS

BAPTISM OPPORTUNITY

SERVE IN CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

Come to the Water

YOU Can Do This!

Sunday, December 8, 2 p.m. at the Watkins’ home.

Calling all those with a heart for children!

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

Sign up at northlandchurch.net! Connect with children’s ministries in the lobby this weekend or visit northlandchurch.net/children/

Find details at northlandchurch.net.

Name(s)_____________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

WELCOME! Help a Student Go to Christmas Camp!

CHECK OUT THE HUB

Email_________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

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

Phone_______________________________________________________________________________________

northlandchurch.net

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

Participate & Connect:

Address______________________________________________________________________________________

11/23-25/2013

Financial Report — November 12 to 18, 2013

generous.northlandchurch.net

Difference. . . . . . . . 2,662 Difference. . . . . (612,485)

This Week

This Year to Date

Need. . . . . . . . . . 225,000 Need. . . . . . . 10,350,000 Received. . . . . . . 227,662 Received. . . . . . 9,737,515

DECEMBER 2013

www.northlandchurch.net

BE THE CHURCH EVERYWHERE, EVERY DAY

SERVE OTHERS MEET THE NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE AROUND YOU.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES NEEDS YOU!

Volunteer at Northland, make a difference in the local community, or go global! Opportunities abound …

If you have a heart for children, please partner with us in teaching the next generation all about God! No experience is required, and training is provided!

Find your fit on pages 4, 5 & 6.

Visit northlandchurch.net/ministry/ childrens_church.

GO CHECK OUT THE HUB Looking to get connected? Find more information? Grab some coffee and conversation?

The Hub is a good place to start!

About Northland, A Church Distributed WHAT WE BELIEVE The Bible

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

God

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

The Means of Salvation

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

Security, Assurance and Responsibility

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

Man

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

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

OUR VISION: WHAT WE SEE

A vision is a clear mental picture of a preferable future. It sees the future through the eyes of faith. It shares the perspective of the biblical writer when he wrote the following words: “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1, NASB). Northland’s vision is to see people coming to Christ, and to be transformed together as we link locally and globally to worship and serve everywhere, every day.

OUR MISSION: WHAT WE DO

At Northland, we believe God’s call to us as a body of believers is to respond to Him for the benefit of others. There are countless ways that one can respond to God’s grace and goodness. We have identified the following ways that we, as a church, regularly want to respond together: Worship God — John 4:21 Glorify God for who He is and what He has done. Read the Bible — Jeremiah 1:12 Study God’s message to you often. Share your story — 1 Peter 3:15 Tell others what God is doing in your life. Be in community — John 13:35 Foster environments for relationship. Pray — 1 Peter 3:12 Engage in conversation with God. Serve others — Matthew 25:40 Meet the needs of the people around you. Live generously — Matthew 6:21 Give what God’s given you.

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

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

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

Sundays . . . . . 9 (hi)(sp), 11 a.m.(sp); 5 p.m. Mondays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m. (hi) Hearing-impaired interpretation available (sp) Spanish interpretation available

NOT LOCAL? Join us for LIVE online worship at

northlandchurch.net

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

during any of our worship times!

The Church

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

The Christian’s Walk

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

The Eternal State

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

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

Advent In the silence of a midwinter dusk, there is far off in the deeps of it somewhere a

sound so faint that for all you can tell it may be only the sound of the silence itself. You hold your breath to listen. You walk up the steps to the front door. The empty windows at either side of it tell you nothing, or almost nothing. For a second you catch a whiff in the air of some fragrance that reminds you of a place you’ve never been and a time you have no words for. You are aware of the beating of your heart. The extraordinary thing that is about to happen is matched only by the extraordinary moment just before it happens.

Advent is the name of that moment. – Frederick Buechner, Whistling in the Dark

Regular Weekend Services (December 21 - 22) LONGWOOD and ONLINE Saturday, December 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 p.m. Sunday, December 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 11 a.m. Sunday, December 22. . . . . . . . . . 5 p.m. Online Only — NO LIVE SERVICE OVIEDO Sunday, December 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m. (no 9 a.m. service) MOUNT DORA Sunday, December 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m.

Christmas Eve Worship Services (December 23 - 24) LONGWOOD and ONLINE Monday, December 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1+, 3+, 5*, 7 p.m. OVIEDO Tuesday, December 24 (concurrent with Longwood) . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m. MOUNT DORA Congregation encouraged to attend one of the services at Longwood Note: Child care for 3 and under at all services +Spanish interpretation available *Hearing-impaired interpretation available

somedayistoday.net

Go on a DISTRIBUTED JOURNEY!

SERVE GLOBALLY

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

Passport to the Nations Feeding our bodies and souls

n a chilly Wednesday evening, November 13, nearly Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the yummy 4 Rivers barbecue 600 Northlanders gathered for fellowship, food and dinner. We sat together in the foyer, talked, laughed, made fun, and to explore their future on a 2014 Distributed new friends and met up with old ones. It felt very much Journey. Our night began in the sanctuary, like a family dinner. Of course, our wonderful team where we heard from Pastors Vernon leaders were on hand at their booths to talk with folks Rainwater and Sean Cooper about what it about their Distributed Journeys and how to join their means to serve on a Distributed Journey teams in 2014. Many stories were shared about lifeand how integral it is to our moving changing experiences on the mission field, and many forward as disciples making disciples. We people were anxious and excited to begin planning to also discussed the process of joining a take their journey to serve others around the world. team, what steps to take, and how to trust If you missed it, no worries. All of our 2014 God to lead us, guide us and prepare us trips are listed here, and you can visit our website, to serve globally. somedayistoday.net, for details on each trip, including After the “business” of the evening who the team leader is, how to contact him or her, Team leaders Lisa Gailey and Deana Scott share was behind us, it was chow time! and how to get started making your someday today! smiles and information.

Rich and Jana Haussmann love to talk about Ukraine Distributed Journeys.

Gathered in the sanctuary.

Make Your Someday, Today! Distributed Journeys 2014

Ever thought or said, “Someday — when things slow down or the money is available — I’ll answer God’s call to GO …”? Well, make your “someday” TODAY! There are many opportunities to serve on a global scale by joining one of the short-term mission teams Northland has to offer. Listed here is a sampling of the trips available to you. More trips will be added to our calendar, so check our website regularly for updates. Visit our website, at somedayistoday.net, for trip descriptions, team leader contact information and application links. LOCATION DATES Ukraine Winter Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 2 – 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brazil – IsleGO Missions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 22 – 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Egypt Mercy Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 29 – April 12. . . . . . . . . . . Dominican Republic – Eyeglass Project 1 . . . . . . May 3 – 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alabama 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 4 – 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brazil – Amazon Boat Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 24 – 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jamaica College – IsleGO Missions . . . . . . . . . . June 7 – 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Student Homeless Work Camp in D.C. . . . . . . . . June 8 – 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dominican Republic (Middle School) . . . . . . . . . June 13 – 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dominican Republic (High School) . . . . . . . . . . . . June 13 – 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jamaica High School – IsleGO Missions . . . . . . . June 14 – 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ukraine Orphan Camp 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 15 – 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scotland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 19 – 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Swaziland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 22 – 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ukraine Orphan Camp 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 29 – July 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . Dominican Republic (9th-Grade Trip) . . . . . . . . . . July 4 – 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Costa Rica – IsleGO Missions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 5 – 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dominican Republic (Family Trip) . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 5 – 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jamaica – IsleGO Missions (Family Trip) . . . . . . . July 12 – 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Haiti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 15 – 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ukraine Adventure Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 15 – 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dominican Republic (High School) . . . . . . . . . . . . July 25 – August 2. . . . . . . . . . . . Kenya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 25 – August 3. . . . . . . . . . . . South Africa 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 1 – 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brazil – Amazon Boat Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 23 – 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dominican Republic – Eyeglass Project 2 . . . . . . August 30 – September 3 . . . . . . Ukraine Widows/Helping Hands . . . . . . . . . . . . . August. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cuba – IsleGO Missions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 13 – 20 . . . . . . . . . . . Guatemala – IsleGO Missons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 18 – 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alabama 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 26 – 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MISSION Winter Orphan Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ministry to villages along river . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mercy Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eyeglass Project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Camp ToknowHim – construction . . . . . . . . . . . Ministry to villages along river . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VBS, home visits, clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Homeless ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Building a chapel and VBS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VBS, community work projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . High school students run a VBS. . . . . . . . . . . . . Orphanage ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Celebrate Recovery ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Global Primary School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orphanage ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Building a chapel and VBS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Discipleship, VBS, evangelism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . VBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VBS and building a home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VBS and work projects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Youth camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Building a chapel and VBS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AIDS Ministry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leadership training and mentoring. . . . . . . . . . . Ministry to villages along river . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eyeglass Project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistance to widows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Discipleship and construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Various ministry projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Camp ToknowHim – construction . . . . . . . . . . .

AGE REQUIREMENT 16-plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Families with high school students/adult . . . . . . . . . 18-plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . High school seniors and college students . . . . . . . . 15-plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . students going into 6th/9th with parent . . . . . . . . . . High school students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9th-grade and above . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 with parent and adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 with parent and adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Families and adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-plus with parent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-plus with parent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-plus with parent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9th grade and above . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 with parent and adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-plus with family/adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TRIP COST $2,000 $2,200 $3,400 $885 $200 $2,180 $1,475 $1,170 $1,400 $1,100 $1,475 $2,600 $1,765 $3,100 $2,600 $1,500 $1,355 $1,400 $1,475 $1,425 $2,600 $1,600 $3,400 Approx. $3,000 $2,180 $885 $2,800 $2,300 $1,723 $200

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SERVE LOCALLY Disciple through the Prison and Jail Ministry E

arlier this year, one of Northland’s Distributed elders, Tom Horvath, facilitated a 10-week study for men, developed by FamilyLife, based on the book Stepping Up: A Call to Courageous Manhood, by Dennis Rainey. In the study, men are challenged to dig deep into their souls and answer the question “What does it mean to be a man?” Culture often tells us a man is defined by the job he holds or the car he drives. Stepping Up teaches there are qualities (such as faithfulness, integrity and leadership) that matter so much more! During the study, Tom heard an unmistakable call to action. He knew Stepping Up needed to be brought to the men at the Seminole County jail so they could study and learn how God defines a man. Under God’s guidance (and with the support of other Northlanders), Tom raised enough money to purchase 100 Stepping Up workbooks for inmates, and organized a one-day, eight-hour Stepping Up event. Together, 12 Northlanders, four Seminole County officers and special guest speaker Pastor Joel Hunter led 68 inmates through a curriculum of videos, discussion questions and group table sessions. Because of the event’s overwhelming success and excitement from our brothers at Seminole County, Northland will offer the full 10-week Stepping Up study to inmates early

This year Northlanders collected 22,377 pounds of food through the Red Bag Project that will be distributed to Seminole County schoolkids each week? Northland’s Disaster Response mobile kitchen served 3,255 meals this year? Northland’s local Serve team donated more than 7,000 volunteer hours this year? More than 1,800 people visited the Care Center Building for LifeHope services and connection this year? 42 churches and organizations, along with 300 volunteers, make up a faith alliance to fight human trafficking, led by Northland? Northland has a support group for adoption and foster families that meets the third Thursday of every month?

ou can find Richard serving in many different capacities throughout Northland. He is a wonderful craftsman and helped build out the inside of our Disaster Response equipment trailer. He works closely with our mobile kitchen and on many different local Serve projects. Even at the last minute, he is eager to jump in and help wherever needed. Thanks, Richard!

Local Serve Opportunities next year! If you are looking for a local mission field, the Prison and Jail Ministry offers a wide range of opportunities to disciple men and women. Currently, Northlanders are serving at the Seminole County jail, hosting live worship every Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Additionally, Celebrate Recovery, Healing and Transition (HAT) classes, and the upcoming 10-week Stepping Up study for men are all opportunities to disciple men and women who are incarcerated. If you would like to get involved, we need your help. Contact Dale Cowart at 407-949-7165 or dale.cowart@northlandchurch.net.

Did You Know … The Distributed Service team leads these ministries: Disaster Response, LifeHope, Resource Point, Prison and Jail, Adoption and Foster Care, Healing and Transition (HAT), Anti-Human Trafficking, Family Advocacy Office (FAO), New Moves and Safe Families, Local Serve, Local Partner Support, and Homeless Initiative?

Servant Leader: Richard Domke

Northland Resource Advocates connected more than 35 families to services in our community this year? Northland collected more than 650 Crock-Pots for Seminole County homeless families with school-aged kids? Northlanders disciple more than 400 inmates every week through live worship and classes at the Seminole County jail? Northlanders have discipled more than 200 inmates on hurts, habits and hang-ups through Celebrate Recovery inside the Seminole County jail? Northland baptized more than 100 men and women at the Seminole County jail this year? Healing and Transition (HAT) program participants each serve more than 150 hours at Northland as part of their program? This year 563 social service provider records were entered into our web-based community tool, Resource Point? 20 Family Advocacy Office (FAO) Resource Advocates were trained this year to advocate for those in need? If you would like more information, or to be part of these discipleship and service opportunities for 2014, contact Dale Cowart at 407-949-7165 or dale.cowart@northlandchurch.net.

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. December 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harvest Time International December 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Downtown Homeless Ministry December 17,18,19. . . . . . . . . . . . Dove Tree Gift Distribution December 25. . . . . Downtown Homeless Ministry (Lake Eola) December 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pathways to Care To register for or find out more about these Serve projects, visit serve.northlandchurch.net. Judy Head at judy.head@northlandchurch.net or 407388-5798

Downtown Homeless Ministry Celebrates 10 Years of Serving

e would like to thank Dave Mullen and his team for their service and dedication over the last 10 years to the Downtown Homeless Ministry. They have joyfully given their Saturdays to feed, clothe and demonstrate the love of Christ to those less fortunate in our community.

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VOLUNTEER at Northland Lighting Up the Holidays at Northland BY BRENT ALLEN AND BRADLEY NOLFF

Children’s Worship Wing in Longwood? The lighting used in all of Northland’s worship services and events would not be possible without the awesome very year during the week of Thanksgiving, the volunteers who make up the lighting team. After the staff Northland Lighting Team kicks off the holiday transition, the volunteers used this opportunity to step season in all the rooms where Northlanders gather up and start taking on bigger tasks. Each week they are to worship. During weeks leading up to this event, the team reminded that as a team, our goal is to worship Christ with is unwrapping and dusting off Christmas decorations, and the gifts we’ve been given. As a result of this, seven- to prepping them for their big install. This is no small task, 10-hour programming sessions aren’t as much of a task as considering Christmas an expression of the team is happening in all of members’ God-given gifts. Northland’s rooms and One other core value ministries throughout the that is evident after month of December, so spending any amount there is a lot of work to of time with these be done. awesome technicians is Although the time community. While time on investment is great, the the equipment is valuable team enjoys serving for preparation and the Northland family programming, it is time each week. For every spent with other members Northland service, from on the team that keeps the weekend worship to excitement in this team Children’s Church and going. Every few months, Our lighting team prays before worship. Student Ministries, the the team will come together lighting team plays a role for a time of prayer and in equipping the worship environment. During the week, fellowship to reflect on all the events in the previous months each of the different rooms used on the weekend gets hours and hear about how the team is impacting the various sites spent on programming and practicing all the lighting to and rooms. make sure it’s as distraction-free as possible. Did you know It is our pleasure to help our Northland family by creating it takes almost seven hours to program a service for the a distraction-free worship environment each week.

Volunteer Opportunities! Christmas is a busy time of year around Northland! It takes hundreds of volunteers to support our Christmas worship schedule. From decking the halls to preparing our sanctuary for those extra folks who will be home for the holidays, many hands and hearts are needed to help out. There are great opportunities for families to volunteer together, so sign up the whole gang! Ushers and greeters: You can be the friendly face that welcomes our guests and congregants as they arrive to celebrate the birth of Christ. Or, be available to help them find a seat once they enter the sanctuary. If you, or your whole family, would like to volunteer for either of these opportunities, email Christmas@northlandchurch.net or call Lori Holton at 407-937-1762. Public safety workers: It can get a little crazy around here during Christmas worship services. Sign up here to help out in the parking lot, as an extra set of eyes to keep safety first, or as a first responder in case of a medical emergency. If interested, contact Jeff Hess at jeff.hess@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1827. Children’s Ministries helpers: The kids sit in big church during our Christmas services, and we want them to leave with a little something special, just for them. Help us distribute gifts to our big kids as they arrive for Christmas worship service. If interested, contact Debbie Blahnik at debbie.blahnik@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7162. Hospitality volunteers: Even if you don’t have a lot of spare time during the holidays, you can still help! Bake some goodies or drop off your favorite casserole for our worship and volunteer teams that spend a lot of time on site during the Christmas worship service. If you make a mean figgy pudding (or any other dish) and would like to share it with us, contact Sarah Mattingly at sarah.mattingly@northlandchurch.net or 407-9497170.

Hundreds of volunteers, such as Michael and Earl, are needed to help usher and greet during the Christmas worship services. Celebrating the beauty and magic of Christmas.

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

HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY

COLLEGE MINISTRY

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

Fusion (For students ages 18 to 25) Sundays, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Dinner ($3 donation), Bible study and small group connection. Holly Christian at 407-883-1891 pursuedbychrist@gmail.com

LUGrox Saturdays 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. (Off December 21, 28 and January 4) LUGrox is an evening full of high energy, high impact and just plain fun! You’ll find thrilling games, solid teaching, rockin’ worship and friend-connecting small groups. Optional dinner (two slices of pizza, chips and lemonade) is available for $3. Register by completing the profile, linked at the top of the northlandchurch.net/middleschool.

I AM THIRD Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. (Off December 18, 25 and January 1) 9th- to 12th-graders are invited to an evening of small and large group discipleship, worship and community. Small groups meet from 6 to 6:50 p.m., food and games are available from 6:50 to 7:15 p.m. with the everyone coming together at 7:15 p.m.. First-time attendees are encouraged to complete the high school profile at northlandchurch. net/highschool before attending.

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

Servant Leadership Ministry We offer servant leadership training and opportunities to serve for 9th-graders (setup crew), 10th- to 12th-graders (LUGheads, Welcome, Admin, Cafe Teams) and college students (small group leaders and work crews). northlandchurch.net/highschool

Mark Your Calendar! For more info, visit: northlandchurch.net/middleschool or northlandchurch.net/highschool

Christmas Camp 2013 December 28, 2013 to January 1, 2014 SharpTop, Jasper, Ga. $345 — Registration and payment requested by December 11. Christmas Camp has been an incredible tradition at Northland for more than 25 years. Year after year, God does amazing things in the hearts of the high schoolers who attend. Camps like this one help students to escape the craziness of life and be still long enough to hear God’s voice. Register your student now at northlandchurch.net/calendar/ details/Christmas_Camp_2013High_School_/. You can even pay online this year! Visit northlandchurch.net/calendar/details/christmas_camp/.

Would you consider sponsoring a student? We have many on the wait list for scholarships now! By check: Make your check payable to Northland Church, and in the memo line, write “Christmas Camp Sponsorship.” Drop it in any offering box, or mail it to Northland, 530 Dog Track Road, Longwood, FL 32750. Online: Go to northlandchurch.net, and click on “Christmas Camp 2013” (located under the “What’s Current” section).

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CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES Children’s Church

Mark Your Calendar!

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

Young Believers Classes Steps for Young Believers classes (for students in grades two through five and their parents) are starting for the winter session. Classes & Training section in Respond (page 9), or Krystal Rivera at 407-949-7153 or krystal.rivera@ northlandchurch.net

Calling All 5th-Graders and Parents!

Volunteer of the Month: Pete Muller In the tech booth, behind the lighting board, is where you will find the lighting wizard known as Pete Muller. Pete has taken on the volunteer position of lighting manager for Children’s Worship. Along with conducting and programming service, Pete also coordinates other volunteers to facilitate the lighting portion of our worship time. We love and thank you, Pete, for your commitment to showing our next generation how to worship through your technical gifts!

Get to know other 5th graders and some of our Middle School leaders. You won’t want to miss out, so mark your calandars now! • Saturday, January 25, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the Children’s Worship Wing Game night (Pizza will be provided). • Saturday, February 15, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the Children’s Worship Wing Game night (Bring a covered dish to share)

Let’s get a jump start on transitioning into middle school. Our JumpStart event for fifth-grade students begins Saturday, January 25. JumpStart is designed to help these students get to know other fifth-graders and middle school leaders. Parents, we have something for you at the same time that you won’t want to miss. You will be able to meet the Student Ministries leaders and parents who have already been through the program. It’s a great time to ask all the questions you want and experience what the middle school program looks like. Krystal Rivera at krystal.rivera@ Get to know other 5th gradersDebbie and someBlahnik of our Middle School leaders. northlandchurch.net or at debbie.blahnik@ You won’t want to miss out, so mark your calandars now! northlandchurch.net • Saturday, January 25, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the Children’s Worship Wing Game night (Pizza will be provided). • Saturday, February 15, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the Children’s Worship Wing Game night (Bring a covered dish to share)

• Saturday, March 15, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the Children’s Worship Wing Game night (Bring a covered dish to share)

• Saturday, April 19, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the Children’s Worship Wing Game night (Bring a covered dish to share)

• Saturday, May 17, Offsite Pool Party (Bring a covered dish to share)

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

WAYS TO RESPOND Baptisms Adult Baptisms Sunday, December 8, 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, January 18, 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 Revelation Study Sundays, December 1 through January 5, 9 a.m., room 4206. How is it possible for a book titled Revelation to seem so obscure and hard to understand? Join us for a fiveweek study that will reveal the message in and practical purpose of this most mysterious book of the Bible. Dan Lacich at dan. lacich@northlandchurch.net FaithAbility Third Friday of the month, 6:30 p.m., room 5100, Children’s Worship Wing. Monthly Bible study and connection group for adults with intellectual disabilities and their family members and friends. Bring your Bible. Heather Subbert at heather.subbert@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1828 Firm Foundations Sundays, either 9 a.m. or 10:45 a.m., room 4209. Study the Bible chronologically for one year to understand God’s overarching plan from creation to Christ. This class is for new adult believers and those who are seeking to gain a clear understanding of God, our relationship with Him, and the grace He has made freely available through the death of His Son. The study guide is available in the Northland Bookstore. Register at northlandchurch.net/classes. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura. pinckard@northlandchurch.net. Mike Sheffey at msheffey@cfl.rr.com Hispanic Ministry - Bible Study Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 5100. Child care is available - for reservation, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net. Laura Capizzano at laura.capizzano@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1824 Ministerio Hispano - Estuido Biblico Semanal Todos los miércoles de 7 a 8:30 p.m. en el aula 5100. Cuidado de niños está disponible - póngase en contacto con Laura Pinckard a laura.pinckard@northlandchurch. net. Laura Capizzano a laura.capizzano@ northlandchurch.net o 407-937-1824 Letters of Paul Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 2211, Administration Wing. Study the teachings of

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

Paul chronologically, with an eye from history. The group study will approach this topic from the 40,000-foot level, with contextual history in mind, delving deep into the Word. Robert Johnson at 407-937-1765 or robert. johnson@northlandchurch.net Luke (The Life and Times of Jesus) Sundays, 10:45 a.m., rooms 4206-07. Come early for refreshments, and make new friends. Investigate Luke’s historical documentation of events that surround the life and teaching of Jesus. Hosted by John and Carolyn Jones. Taught by Dr. Wayne Lukens. Wayne Lukens at wlukens@cfl.rr.com or 407-3654735 Transformers — Young married couples (mid-20s to -40s) Sundays, 10:45 a.m. to noon, Fellowship Hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. Our goal is to build relationships and grow in our marriages by studying God’s Word and applying it to our lives. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net. Tim and Michelle Kutcher at tim.kutcher@gmail.com

MEN AMEN (A Meeting of Men) Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 5108-9, Children’s Worship Wing. Learn to apply God’s Word to real-life situations. Dan Bogdan at 407-702-5358 or danbogdan@ trubromance.com Man in the Mirror Men’s Bible Study, by Pat Morley Tuesdays, 6:45 to 8 a.m., room 1118, Student Ministries and Care Center. Bob Shoemaker at bshoemaker@ compass1.org or 407-599-3132 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 Gideon Bible Study Mondays, January 12 through March 3, 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., or Tuesdays, January 14 through March 4, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Sign up for Priscilla Shirer’s seven-week Bible study on the fascinating biblical character Gideon. The study includes videos and is sure to be fun and life-changing! Child care is available; contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net. Workbooks are available at the Northland Bookstore for $15.95. and registration: Mondays, Anne Sullivan at 407-332-8318 or annesullivan@cfl. rr.com, or Cherrie Rowe at cherrierowe@aol. com; Tuesdays, Tracie Theune at 407-4022417 or theunemom@aol.com, or Cherrie Rowe at cherrierowe@aol.com

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

ADULTS Belong/Membership Opportunities • One-day seminar: Saturday, January 18, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., The Rink. Hear Dr. Joel C. Hunter and other senior leaders describe what it means to belong to Christ and to Northland. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch. Registration on-line or email to: belong@northlandchurch.net Ruth Sapp at 407-949-4039 or ruth.sapp@ northlandchurch.net • Online: Anytime at northlandchurch.net/ series/belong_study/ • DVD: Anytime and sold in the Northland bookstore at Longwood. Digging Even Deeper Saturdays, 6:45 to 8 p.m., room 4128 (cry room.) This is a time to examine the evening’s message through the Bible and how to apply it to our lives. Join in the opportunity to dig a little deeper and strengthen your walk with Jesus. It’s a great way to discover your gifts and passion for the ministry for which God has equipped you. Child care is unavailable. Shirley Todd at shirleytodd325@aol.com Empowered to Connect Second and fourth Sundays of each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m., rooms 4206-7. This interactive learning experience is designed specifically for adoptive and foster parents. The course equips parents with a holistic understanding of their child’s needs and development while empowering them with the tools and strategies to meet those needs, build trust, and help their child heal and grow. The 10 sessions involve homework. Married couples must attend together; single parents are welcome. Class fee: $120, as books need to be purchased. northlandchurch.net/calendar/details/ EmpoweredtoConnect Marriage Preparation Class Sundays, January 19 through April 13, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. This 13-week class is for any couple engaged, not engaged (but seriously considering engagement) or married without the benefit of premarital counseling. The cost: $120 per couple. Registration is required by January 19 at northlandchurch .net/calendar/details/Marriage_Prep_Course. A paper application is available at the Northland Bookstore. Chris Kingsley at 407-949-7193 No App for That Saturday, February 1, 9 a.m., The Rink. Learn the importance of connecting our children to the wonders of nature and of setting boundaries for digital devices in the home. With digital connectivity in every aspect of our lives, we invite you take time out with us to evaluate the impact it’s having on our families. The event will include speakers and videos. Topics will include why it’s important for kids to spend time outdoors, how to set healthy boundaries for use of screened devices, the top 10 Florida outdoor activities, and understanding the relationship between our Creator and His creation. The cost: $20. The first 300 to register will receive

a free book and DVD. Chad Crawford at chad@crawfordgroup.tv or 407-416-8360

CHILDREN Steps for Young Believers (Grades 2-5) and Their Parents These courses in basic discipleship include classroom sessions and daily at-home devotionals. Materials cost: $5. Registration is required. Krystal Rivera at krystal. rivera@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7153 • STEP 1—BECOMING A PART OF GOD’S FAMILY: Sundays, January 26 through February 16, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Focus: Salvation and assurance. Includes Communion instruction. • STEP 2—THE MOST IMPORTANT THING: Sundays, March 2 through April 6, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Focus: Jesus’ Life A-Z, a basic discipleship theme and learning about the life of Christ. Baptism offered at end of course. • STEP 3—DISCOVERING THE POWER OF THE BIBLE: Wednesdays, January 22 through April 16, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Focus: This course will answer questions that we have about the Bible, such as these: What’s in the Old and New Testament? How do we use the Bible? Why did God give us the Bible? Why translate it? How can we understand it? How can we share it with others? Pizza will be served at 6 p.m. for a small charge.

WOMEN Fight Fear, Awaken Hope Mondays, January 13 to February 24, 7 p.m., room 4218. Gain true hope and freedom in Christ, finding power to tackle the pain and fear that keeps you from abundant life, at this free seven-week therapeutic group, which uses Paula Rinehart’s Strong Women, Soft Hearts and other literature as a catalyst to healing discussion and renewed hope. Come ready to navigate your disappointments, hurts and fears in a way that leads to a new, abundant and lasting joy. Child care is available with a reservation; contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net. and registration: Tracy Weiss at tracy.weiss@northlandchurch. net

Groups CARE GROUPS ADULTS Alcoholics Anonymous Tuesdays, 7 to 8 p.m., rooms 5207-8. This is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with one another, that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. AA’s primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. Frank Turner at 407-599-9770 or Carol Sorensen at 407-617-6449 Al-Anon Support Group Tuesdays, 7 to 8 p.m., room 5209. Alcoholism affects families, and can affect our emotional well-being, for better or worse. Problem drinking can make life extremely difficult for the non-drinking family member. Al‑Anon members share their experience,

strength and hope in coping with an intimate relationship that is affected by alcoholism or drug abuse. Nancy Cook 407-484-3069 Celebrate Recovery Fridays, 7 to 9 p.m., Sanctuary. Gain freedom from life’s hurts, hang-ups and habits over dinner, fellowship and share groups, which include CR 101, Men’s and Women’s Addiction, Men’s and Women’s Co-dependency, Mom’s of Addicts, Men’s Anger, Men’s Sexual Addiction, Women’s Relationship Addiction, Women’s Physical, Emotional and Sexual Abuse and Eating Disorders for Women. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura. pinckard@northlandchurch.net. Laurie Jean Harrington at celebraterecovery@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1799 Divorce Recovery Tuesdays, call for time and location. New session starting January 14. This support group walks alongside individuals who have been through a divorce and helps them to experience personal growth and healing. Registration and assessment are required. Child care is available. 407-937-1749 GriefShare Mondays, call for time and location. New session starting in March. This healing ministry walks you through the steps of grief. Workbook is available at Northland’s bookstore for $19. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net. GriefShare voiceline at 407-949-7152 or griefshare@ northlandchurch.net His Way Thursdays, 7 p.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. A Christcentered, 12-step recovery support program dealing with issues such as alcohol, drugs, relationships, food, sexual addictions, codependency and issues affecting adult children of addiction. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net. A. Jay Fowinkle at Hisway@northlandchurch.net or 407-4166630 PRAXIS (Conquering Fear, Anger, Anxiety) Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 5106-07, CWW. Conquer fear, anger and anxiety through biblical principles. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net. Skye Engel at 407834-3158 PeaceSeekers This ministry takes the biblical approach to handling all levels and types of conflict. From classes in PeaceMaker to conflict coaching and mediation, this ministry makes a difference in all relationships. Nita Zelenak at nita_zelenak@ntm.org (regarding class), or Rich Arndt at volvoom@gmail.com (regarding mediation and conflict coaching) Stephen Ministry What is a Stephen Minister? A Stephen Minister feels God’s call to walk alongside the congregation, providing one-to-one care to members of our Northland family and community beyond who are experiencing life difficulties, such as the loss of a job, family member or illness and more. We have training due to begin in late January. This training incorporates 50 training hours and a commitment to serve for two years. If this sounds like you, you would need to fill out an application and interview. For an application, contact Elaine Harland-Colter at elaine. harland-colter@northlandchurch.net

Support for the Separated Tuesdays, call for time and location. New session starting January 14. Support group for those who are separated with court papers pending, for healing, hope and reconciliation in the Lord. Registration and assessment required. Child care is available. 407-9371749

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

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

COMMUNITY GROUPS What is a community group? It’s a small group — a gathering of you and your Christian community hinged on a mission of responding to God TOGETHER for the benefit of others! Find or form a group of your own at community.northlandchurch.net. Dwell Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., connect for location, as it will change every week. This small group of creative and artistic young professionals ranging from age 20 to 30 years old seeks to dwell in community, both with one another and with Christ, through building authentic relationships, serving the local community, and engaging in worship and Scripture. twitter @northland_dwell or dwell.northland@gmail.com

PRAYER GROUPS Children’s Ministries Prayer Team Pray weekly from your home for needs in Children’s Ministries. Carol Moss at carol. moss@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7180 Evening Prayer Group Thursdays, 6 to 7 p.m., prayer room. Elaine Harland at 407-949-4002 or elaine.harland@northlandchurch.net Hispanic Ministry - Friday Prayer Fridays, (except for the third Friday of the month) 7 to 8:30 p.m, room 4108 (prayer room). Gather for a short devotional

and prayer. Child care is available - for reservation, contact Laura Pinckard at laura. pinckard@northlandchurch.net. Anita Arce at mrsclasdearce@gmail.com or 407242-3642 Ministerio Hispano - Viernes de Oración Los viernes excepto el tercer viernes del mes. 7 a 8:30pm en la sala 4108 (sala de oración). Nos reuniremos para hacer un pequeno devocional y oración. Cuidado de niños está disponible - póngase en contacto con Laura Pinckard a laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net. Anita Arce a mrsclasdearce@gmail.com o 407-242-3642

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS Active and Retired Law Enforcement Officers Third Thursday of the month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., room 5100, Children’s Worship Wing. Currently studying John Eldredge’s Beautiful Outlaw. Paul Griffith at 407-557-7678 or paulgfl02@aol.com Adoption/Foster Care Ministry Meeting Third Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m., room 4213. Are you interested or experienced in adoption or foster care? This group provides information, community and enrichment. Child care is available; contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net. Shaylynn Stoner at 407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@ northlandchurch.net Arabic-speaking Community Sundays, 9:45 to 10:45 a.m., room 4213. Join in for worship, prayer, fellowship and a cup of coffee. Mamdouh Nasr at 407385-5772 or mamdmata@gmail.com Bookstore Book Club Thursday, January 23, 7 p.m., rooms 420910. This month the Northland Book Club members will be reading Blue Like Jazz, by Donald Miller, before meeting and discussing their thoughts. The book, which has inspired a major motion picture, brings a fresh and original perspective on life, love and redemption. In this intimate, soul-searching account, Miller describes his remarkable journey back to a culturally relevant, infinitely loving God. Elizabeth Klunk at elizabeth. klunk@northlandchurch.net or 407-446-1734 Common Ground Adult Ministry (Ages 25-45) 1st and 3rd Mondays, 7:15 to 8:15 p.m., room 1101, Student Ministries and Care Center. Come make some friends and grow in Christ with us through fellowship, worship, and scripture. Child care is available with registration by contacting Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@northlandchurch.net. Susan Lapp at commonground@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0558 Kingdom Advisors Fourth Thursday of each month, noon to 1:15 p.m., room 4209. Financial professionals, join this lunch study group to learn how to build your practice on biblical principles. Philip van Staden at 407-339-9090 Knit and Chat Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Foyer by Information Desk. This group is for those who knit (or crochet) or want to learn how to knit. Knit and Chat is intended for fellowship while sharing the joy of knitting. Contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net for child care for children 10 and under. www.facebook.com/ knitandchat. Nitza at milliesnow009@ yahoo.com

Men of Honor Thursdays, 7:15 to 9 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing, room 5102. This weekly meeting of men consists of fun and watching a DVD, followed by a group discussion, family and business topics, prayer and praise reports. All topics revolve around the biblical definition of “manhood,” raising men as family leaders and being disciples of Christ. Vito Fera at vito@networksoundinc.com or 407-923-5115 Men’s Racquetball Group Wednesdays, 6 p.m., Sanlando Park in Altamonte Springs. After game time, the group members sit on benches and fellowship by telling life’s stories and praying for one another’s needs. This is great for exercise and fellowship. No experience is required. Alex Crane at alexmcrane@live. com or 321-303-0831 Moms4Moms Get connected with other moms for friendship and encouragement through meetings and playgroup activities. Registration required. Alexis Krogman at alexiskrogman@yahoo.com Moms4Moms: The Next Chapter Last Sunday of the month, 6 to 8 p.m., room 1117, Student Ministries and Care Center. Join in and discuss many books that will help navigate the winding road of parenthood. Book list: December 9 - no book, book drive; January 13 - Heaven is For Real, by Todd Burpo; February 10 - The Vow, by Kim and Krickitt Carpenter; March 10 Fresh Brewed Life, by Nicole Johnson; April 7 - Redeeming Love, by Francine Rivers; May 19 - Power of a Praying Parent, by Stormie Omartian. Laura Pinckard at laura. pinckard@northlandchurch.net Motorcycle Group: Ride to Serve at a Shelter Saturday, December 7, 9:30 a.m., call for start location. After meeting at 9:30, the group will purchase food to be barbecued at a women and children’s shelter. At 10 a.m., the riders will depart for the facility, where they will fellowship with the people, barbecue for them and eat with them. Ride donation: $15 per person, which will provide them and us lunch. Adults only. Each participant will need to be signed in and cleared by December 2. Lori Landers at 352-729-6912 Northland Veterans for Christ Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 5110, CWW. Christian brothers and sisters who are veterans of the Armed Forces gathering to grow in Christ, share common experiences, support each other and eventually reach out to the greater community of veterans in the Orlando area. Randy Mixon at 808-343-4391 or rmixon75@gmail.com or Peter Grace at 407575-1360 or petergrace73@yahoo.com. Sew and Serve First Saturday of each month, 9:30 a.m., room 1104, the Rink. They are currently sewing pillowcase (or sheet) dresses which will be distributed by various Northland mission teams. Bring your portable machines and materials (if you have them) to the gatherings. Joan Siegel at siegeljk@aol.com Single Purpose (Singles age 30 and up) Second and fourth Sunday of each month, 3 p.m., rooms 4206-07. Join them December 8 for the conclusion of the series “40 Days of Love,” by Rick Warren. Also, you are invited to their Christmas event December 22. Single parents are welcome. Bring a covered dish to share. Teri Long at 407-470-3431, Sue Hemphill at 407-3145817, or meetup.com/OACS08

10 Hispanic Ministry - Monthly Gathering Third Friday of each month, 7 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Bring a dish to share and any Spanish-speaking family and friends . Child care is available - for reservation, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net. Anita Arce at 407242-3642 or mrsclasdearce@gmail.com. Ministerio Hispano - Reunion Mensual Nos reunimos el tercer viernes de cada mes, 7 p.m., Fellowhip Hall. Traiga un plato para compartir y traiga su familia y amigos que hablan español. Cuidado de niños está disponible - póngase en contacto con Laura Pinckard a laura.pinckard@northlandchurch. net. Anita Arce a 407-242-3642 o mrsclasdearce@gmail.com Hispanic Ministry - Spanish Translation Sundays, 9 and 11 a.m. services. Spanish translation is available online and listening devices are available at the Welcome Desk. Join the Facebook page at www.facebook. com/northlandhispano. Anita Arce at 407-242-3642 or mrsclasdearce@gmail.com Ministerio Hispano - Traducción a Español Domingos, en los servicios de las 9 y 11 a.m. Traducción a español esta disponible en línea. Los auriculares para escuchar el servicio estan disponibles en el Mostrador de Bienvenida o “Welcome Desk”. Información en nuestra página de Facebook en www.facebook.com/ northlandhispano. Anita Arce a 407-2423642 o mrsclasdearce@gmail.com Tennis Saturdays, 8 a.m., Red Bug Lake Park. Jeff Rossmeissl at 407-489-6096 Word Weavers Second Saturday of each month, 9:30 a.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. www.wordweaversonline.com

Serve at Northland For additional ways to serve at Northland, visit northlandchurch.net/ volunteer. Call and Connect Believers are needed to make phone calls, welcoming first-time visitors and connecting with interested attendees regarding various ministry projects. Training provided, flexible hours. Brian King at brian.king@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0567 Children’s Ministries There are plenty of ways to serve in Children’s Ministries. Whether it is through preparing the weekly take-home resources, teaching or helping in a classroom on the weekends, or manning the children’s library during the week, volunteers make a difference. Debbie Blahnik at debbie.blahnik@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7162 Communion Servers Communion servers are needed the first weekend of each month. Training provided. Karen Hays at communion@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0575 Info Desk Hosts Needed Answer questions and direct newcomers before and after the worship services. Five service choices each weekend. Stop by the Info Kiosk (with the big question mark) and find out how you can get started or contact Terry Wenner at tbardwen@aol.com. Medical First Responders During worship services and special events.

BLS-trained or medical professionals, especially EMTs, are needed. Lori Holton at lori.holton@northlandchurch.net or 407949-4000 Parking and Traffic Attendants Weekend volunteers are needed to help control traffic on Northland property before and after services. Help out as often or as little as you want. Jeff Hess at jeff.hess@ northlandchurch.net or 407-272-9111 Phone Assistance Weekday volunteers are needed to answer phones and greet visitors. Flexible hours. Lori Holton at lori.holton@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4000 Sermon interpreter and translator Northland has a diverse congregation. We want to make our sermons and materials available in many languages to reach all of our congregants and more. If you can fluently interpret or translate in any of these languages, we could use your help: Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, Sinhalese, Hindi, Arabic, Japanese and German. Mike Fernandez at mike.fernandez@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1753 Traducción del Sermón en Diversos Idiomas Northland tiene una congregación diversa. Deseamos hacer disponible nuestros sermones y materiales en diversas lenguas para poder alcanzar a nuestros congregantes de otros lenguajes Nos encantaría trabajar con usted de forma voluntaria si usted puede interpretar o traducir con fluidez en los siguientes idiomas: Portugués (Brasil), Español, Singalés, Hindú, Árabe, Japonés y Alemán. Mike Fernandez at mike.fernandez@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1753. Special Needs Children and Teens Sundays, assist during the 11 a.m. worship service. Heather Subbert at 407-9371828 or heather.subbert@northlandchurch.net Ushers and Greeters Greet and seat those attending worship services. No experience necessary. Lori Holton at lori.holton@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4000

Serve With Northland Blood Drive Sunday, December 8, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 8 p.m., Northland at Longwood. In November, 43 people donated 32 units, and as a result 94 lives were saved. To reduce your waiting time, you may schedule a time slot at www.floridasbloodcenters.org. Ruth Sapp at ruth.sapp@northlandchurch. net or 407-949-4039

Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) Weekly Good News Clubs are held in elementary schools in the area. They need volunteers from the schools, churches and the community with love for children and various skills set to serve and reach out to the children and families. Jeneba Davies at 407-435-4673 or Jenesther1@bellsouth.net, or www.cefcenfl.org Disaster Response Teams Train and prepare for serving during times of disaster and local outreach field exercises. All levels of experience are needed, from professionals to those who want to be trained. Judy Head at judy.head@ northlandchurch.net or 407-388-5798 Co-facilitate Classes in the Jail Men, women or couples are needed to share their faith and knowledge with Seminole County inmates who desire a change in their lives. Training and workbooks are provided. Thisis a twice-a-month commitment. Susan Lumb at 321-297-2416 or susan.lumb@ northlandchurch.net Family Advocacy Office Couples or individuals interested in making a difference in the lives of more than 900 homeless families with school-aged children in Seminole County are needed. Commitment: about 10 hours a month to help one family for a 90-day window to connect to resources within SCPS and other community resources. Training is provided. Maria Penzes at maria. penzes@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0554 Free Clinic Volunteers Needed Harvest Time International’s Medical Care Center is currently looking for volunteers who would like to commit to serve at least once a month. It needs doctors, nurses, dentists, dental assistants and other medical staff as well as clerical volunteers to qualify the families (does require one-time training). The clinic will serve needy families without health insurance in our community. The hours are Monday through Saturday. Ami Staggs at 407-8785495 or ami@harvesttime.org Healing and Transition (HAT) Program Seeking men and women who can walk alongside men and women in the process of changing and building a Christ-centered life. No experience is needed. We will train; just bring your heart for serving others. Servant leaders are needed inside and outside the jail. Susan Lumb at 321-297-2416, susan. lumb@northlandchurch.net or susan.lumb@ hatprogram.org Help at Bethany Christian Services Volunteers are needed to assist with clerical and office duties and to support the exchange of pictures/letters between birth families and adoptive families. Christina at Bethany Christian Services at 407-8774006 or cmcgee@bethany.org

Celebrate Recovery – Inside Co-facilitate weekly classes in the Seminole County jail. A workbook, a DVD and materials are available. Must have one or more years of recovery. Minimum commitment: twice a month. Susan Lumb at susan.lumb@ northlandchurch.net

Host Families Needed for Child in Crisis Loving Christian mentors and volunteer host homes are needed to temporarily house children through our Safe Families for Children ministry. Training is provided. Background checks are required. Maria Penzes at 407937-0554 or maria.penzes@northlandchurch.net

Child Advocates Become a Guardian ad Litem. In an ideal situation, a child has a parent or caregiver paying attention, but for many children, there is no one. Will you give some of your time and compassion to such a child? As a GAL volunteer, a Court-Appointed Special Advocate, you would be there to speak in the child’s best interest. Ellizabeth McAdams at 407-6655386 or elizabeth.mcadams@gal.fl.gov

Live Worship With Inmates Servant leaders are needed to attend worship in the jail and connect with the inmates. Opportunities exist at all worship service times. No experience is necessary. Dale Cowart at dale.cowart@northlandchurch.net Longwood Health Care Center Sundays, 9 a.m., sanctuary. Give hugs and show love to the residents of the facility behind Northland on Grant Street. People are

needed to bring the residents to the Sunday 9 a.m. service at Northland at Longwood. Patsy Grannan at 407-538-5209 or pjgrannan@yahoo.com Mission to Japan December 17 through January 4. Christian families, host one Japanese college student as part of a mission outreach. Students are dropped off at Northland most weekday mornings for a program of English, Bible and sightseeing run by Mission to Japan. Japanese students are always polite and appreciative of their host families. Most Japanese youths have little knowledge of any religion and are open to hearing about our faith. This is a great opportunity for the whole family to do mission work and to share the true meaning of Christmas with a foreign student. Warren Griffith at 407-243-8867 or info@MissionToJapan.org Mission Trip to Japan June 2 through 24. Mission to Japan is looking for college students who have a heart for mission trips to join a mission trip to Japan. Warren Griffith at 407-243-8867 or info@ MissionToJapan.org Men Mentoring Fatherless Boys No age limit or experience required. Must be able to devote at least one hour per week. Take the challenge, and build a life-changing relationship. David Keys at nlmentoring@ gmail.com Mentors and Classroom Assistants Needed Mentors and classroom assistants are needed for Milwee Middle School students in Longwood. Need to be 18 years old or older and available at least one hour per week until the end of the school year. Must complete SCPS Dividend process. Buzz Vincent, Milwee Middle School at 407-746-3802 or buzz_vincent@scps.k12.fl.us The Mercy Drive Achievers Club This is an after-school program of 51 children who gather weekdays from 3:30 to 5:30 for homework help, Bible lessons, interactive learning, fellowship and fun. The club needs more volunteers to ensure that its achievers get the individual attention they need to be successful students in a community where this is desperately needed. Would you like to share in the vision of a transformed community to the greater glory of God? Check out Mercy Drive Ministries on Facebook. 407-293-7784 PetPals Saturdays, except the fifth Saturday of the month. Share your pets with people in nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, etc. Becky Yeager at leahyeager@aol.com or 407-699-4903 Reading/Tutoring Ministry Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Goldsboro Elementary and Magnet School, Sanford. Adults through seniors, especially retirees, read as “Nanas” and “Papas” to kindergarteners and/or tutor second graders in reading or math for one, two, or three hours. Tutoring may be done on alternate days. Mary Weeks at marykweeks@gmail. com or 407-977-0724. Reading and Math Buddies Mondays through Fridays, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Goldsboro Elementary School. Help make a difference for a child struggling with reading or math by volunteering one hour a week. Rebekah_richey@scps.k12. fl.us or 407-252-7009 Recovery Ministry Volunteers with a heart for the hurting, and recovery or 12-step experience needed

to help with a ministry. Laurie Jean Harrington at 407-977-6742 or lauriejean2@ bellsouth.net Serve as a Worship Facilitator at the Orlando Bridge We are looking for a few good men! This position is responsible for greeting the inmates for service, handing out prayer cards and worship guides, and hosting the live feed for the Northland worship service through a ROKU box. Training is provided, and most serve one or two times per month. Paula Gillon at 904-610-5492 or paula.gillon@ northlandchurch.net The Sharing Center Volunteers are needed at the Longwood and Sanford sites. Some positions include working at the client services offices or the thrift store, and picking up food from businesses. Volunteers also are needed in the Center’s Oasis, where homeless kids and adults can take a shower, get clothes washed, and use computers for homework and job searches. 407-260-9155 or www.thesharingcenter.org/volunteer Find other ways to serve in your community at northlandchurch.net/ blogs/serve_beyond/

Special Events God of Wonders Celebration Friday, December 6, 7 p.m., sanctuary. Come celebrate what kids have learned this year in Children’s Church about who God is and what He has done. Hundreds of children in grades one through five will present this free concert to the Central Florida community. This year the children have studied the miracles found in Bible stories from Genesis through Joshua as well as the miracles of Jesus recorded in Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. They’ve memorized Scripture songs that connect these stories with our own relationship with God. Afterward, gather in the foyer for a reception and tour the Offerings of Art Gallery, which displays the children’s depictions of Bible stories. Eleanor Tracey at eleanor.tracey@ northlandchurch.net or 321-299-5193 Passion Conference 2014 Friday and Saturday, January 17 and 18, Atlanta. Northland is taking a team of up to 55 students ages 18 to 25 to this amazing God-filled conference, first come, first served. Speakers include Francis Chan and John Piper, and artists include Chris Tomlin and Kristian Stanfill. The cost: $139, plus $120 for transportation and lodging (with a free hotel breakfast). Students will pay for three meals. By December 1, Tickets must be purchased plus $60 paid; the remaining $60 is due by January 1. The True North Foundation will provide scholarships for transportation and lodging for those who attend Northland and have significant financial need. Purchase your ticket at 268generation.com. Jordan Gritter at jordan.gritter@northlandchurch.net or 407-416-0187 Ten Thousand Villages Saturday to Monday, December 14 to 16, Northland Bookstore. We are pleased to announce that Ten Thousand Villages, one of the world’s largest fair trade organizations, will be coming to Northland from noon December 14 through 16. Beautiful ornaments and nativity scenes made by nonprofit Ten Thousand Villages’ artisan partners will be for sale. Ten Thousand Villages is a source for unique handmade gifts, jewelry, home decor, art and sculpture, textiles and personal accessories, and product sales help pay for food, education,

health care and housing for artisans who would otherwise be unemployed or underemployed. The group’s mission is to improve the livelihood of tens of thousands of disadvantaged artisans in 38 countries. Elizabeth Klunk at elizabeth.klunk@ northlandchurch.net “What Christmas Means to Me” Concert Thursday through Saturday, December 12 through 14, 7:30 p.m., sanctuary. Presented by Central Florida Community Arts, a nonprofit that exists to enrich our community’s quality of life by making the arts accessible and affordable, this concert will feature the Central Florida Community Choir taking the audience on a journey down Memory Lane, with remembrances of what’s important to each of us during the Christmas season. The concert also will tell the story of the birth of Christ through narration and song. Ticket cost: $10 (general admission) or $50 (special seating ticket with a professionally recorded CD of the concert and a mug); children age 3 and under get in free. For tickets, visit http://cfcarts.com/ what-christmas-means-to-me. cfcarts. com, or Sarah Mattingly at sarah.mattingly@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7170

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, January 22, noon to 4 p.m., Central Florida Fairgrounds & Exposition Park, 4603 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando. Visit www.CFEC.org to preregister, get job fair tips, research the companies listed, get directions or search Central Florida’s Online Job Board. Christian HELP at 407-834-4022 or christianhelp.org Community Bible Study Wednesdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Community United Methodist on 17-92. Please join women from all backgrounds and levels of Bible knowledge to study the books of Amos & Isaiah. Children’s program is available. New Spanish group. Fall registration is now open. Olga Lizardo at 407-415-9578 or visit Orlando.CBSclass.org Healing For Sexual Abuse Survivors Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Parlor Room at Reformed Theological Seminary in Oviedo. Sponsored by the Oviedo Counseling Clinic, this is a group for women where you will have a safe, compassionate place to heal with others who have experienced sexual abuse. They will be working through the book, On the Threshold of Hope: Opening the Door to Healing for Survivors of Sexual Abuse, by Dianne Langberg available in the Northland bookstore. Alina Marshall 407-949-4000, ext. 1775 Healing Grace Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., TLC Women’s Center, 2992 Edgewater Drive, Orlando. This post-abortion ministry shares the healing grace of Jesus without judgment. Coorie Moore at 407-244-5527 Love Like You Mean It Marriage Cruise February 10 to 14, 2014. Go on the only fully chartered Christian marriage cruise! This is a retreat for married couples looking

for romance and rejuvenation. The cruise, hosted by FamilyLife, sails from Miami to Grand Turk Island and features Dennis and Barbara Rainey, along with fantastic speakers and Christian entertainment. Guests can look forward to refreshing words on marriage, great concerts, fun with fellow couples, and quality time with their spouses while sailing on the gorgeous Caribbean Sea. Use NORTHLAND as your group code to get the best rates! Rick and Jolene Burns at rickandjolene@outlook.com or 407-462-5130 Mission Opportunity at Home Christians are needed to host one or two international university students for at least four days during the International Friendship Ministries (IFM) Christmas Conference from December 19 to 27. About 75 students will arrive in Orlando for the conference. The students have activities during the day (except for Sunday and Christmas Day). Would you make room in your home so these students can experience the love of Christ? IFM’s Dave Hedberg at dave@ifmusa.org or 407-719-3572 Study of Matthew through Bible Study Fellowship International (BSF) BSF is providing an interdenominational, in-depth Bible study of the book of Matthew. Day and evening classes are available for women, evenings for men and there are age-appropriate classes for children of all ages. For additional information about BSF International www.bsfinternational. org. For class details and/or registration information: Orlando Evening Women’s Class - Gina Horton at vhorton827@aol.com; Southwest Orlando Day Women’s Class - Edie Chambers at ebie948@gmail.com; Northwest Orlando Day Women’s Class Mimi Certo at Mimi@websolvers.com; Oviedo Day Women’s Class - Jill Read at jillread@aol. com; Orlando Evening Men’s Class - Gary Klein at garykleinbsf@gmail.com

MEN Christian Businessmen’s Connection 7 to 8 a.m.: Tuesdays, Denny’s, Lee Road exit off Interstate 4; Wednesdays, First Watch, 249 West 436, Altamonte Springs; Thursdays, Perkins, University & Forsyth. A worldwide men’s ministry for 83 years (www.cbmc.com) that meets for fellowship, prayer and discussion of God’s principles for business. Armand Dauplaise at 407221-3114 or adauplaise@aol.com, or Larrie Kitchen at 407-462-4828, or Steve Doerr at 321-274-7072 CBMC Orlando and Man in the Mirror Men’s Luncheon December 10, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Embassy Suites, 225 Shorecrest Drive, Altamonte Springs. Join them with guest Mark Whitacre, Ivy League Ph.D., corporate executive and FBI informant. Mark’s three years of covert work with the FBI inspired the movie The Informant. He served more than eight years in federal prison for whitecollar crime. Now he is the chief operating officer and president of Cypress Systems Inc., a biotech company. His story is about hope, family commitment, redemption and second chances. Advance reservation: $20. Armand Dauplaise at 407-221-3114 or adauplaise@aol.com Faithful and True Mondays, 6 to 7 p.m., Reformed Theological Seminary, Oviedo. Join a fellowship of men pursuing sexual integrity. Josh Bales at 407-949-4000, xt. 1703

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

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

Donations

Please take clean, usable clothing, toys, household items, nonperishable food items and supplies to The Sharing Center, Fairmont Plaza, 600 N. Highway 1792, Longwood. 407-260-9155 or www. thesharingcenter.org 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. Rita Divver at 407-920-3907 or jrdivver@cfl.rr.com Vehicles Needed at LifeHope. Many families working with the LifeHope ministry are able to obtain a job and begin the process of getting back on their feet, but transportation becomes a barrier. Vehicles must be safe and in good working condition. Bud Abt at 407-415-0036 or bud.abt@northlandchurch. net to donate your vehicle Men’s casual clothes, backpacks, blankets, tennis shoes and hygienic supplies, are needed by Downtown Homeless ministry at St. George’s Orthodox Church, a ministry to the homeless in Orlando. Dave Mullen at dmull77@yahoo.com Christian and classic children’s books as well as parenting and marriage books are needed for the Northland Children’s and Family library. Bethany Durys at bethany. durys@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0541 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

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 20,000 that worships around the globe. An internationally respected evangelical leader, Dr. Hunter approaches today’s issues in a biblical and balanced manner, and has championed the cause of “Compassion Issues” found in Scripture, including pro-life concerns, justice, poverty and creation care. He serves on the boards of the World Evangelical Alliance (with 420 million constituents) and the National Association of Evangelicals (with 30 million members), and is regularly featured on local and national media outlets. A longtime bridge-builder who seeks common ground for the common good, he is a frequent consultant to U.S. agencies and served during the inaugural year on the U.S. president’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. He has been married to his best friend and ministry partner, Becky, since 1972. They have three married sons and six grandchildren, including one in heaven. Learn more about Pastor Hunter’s life in ministry at northlandchurch.net/joelhunter. Stay informed about his involvement with current events at www.pastorjoelhunter.com.

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

DISTRIBUTED SITES

WHOM DO I CONTACT IF:

MOUNT DORA SITE The Seventh-Day Adventist Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. 18440 Highway 441, Mount Dora, FL 32757 The church is on the south side of Highway 441. Look for the “Northland” sign. Northland at Mount Dora HUB 17943 U.S. Highway 441, Mount Dora, FL 32757 Facebook.com . . . . www.facebook.com/northlandmountdora General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 Jeff Bell, Site Minister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7184 or jeff.bell@northlandchurch.net

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

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

I am interested in a Care Ministry? Elaine Harland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4002 or elaine.harland@northlandchurch.net

I want to seek counseling? Counseling referral line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7204 I have a prayer request? Prayer request line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4025 or pray.northlandchurch.net I need the Hospital Ministry to pay a visit? Judy Tillman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7149 or hospitalvisits@northlandchurch.net

I want to become a member? Ruth Sapp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4039 or ruth.sapp@northlandchurch.net I have accepted Christ into my heart and wish to be baptized? Sharon Ferreira (adult/student) . . . . . . . . 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@northlandchurch.net Diane Jones (infants–grade school). . . . . 407-949-7188 or diane.jones@northlandchurch.net I need information on Student Ministries? Shaylynn Stoner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net

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

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

I need information about Children’s Ministries? Debbie Blahnik. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .407-949-7162 or debbie.blahnik@northlandchurch.net I am interested in Distributed Journeys? Patti Harshey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0573 or patti.harshey@northlandchurch.net; or visit SomedayIsToday.net I want to help at Northland? Rebecca Lang. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1807 volunteer@northlandchurch.net I want to get involved in a serve project? Judy Head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-388-5798 or judy.head@northlandchurch.net; or visit northlandchurch.net/serve I am getting married? Sharon Ferreira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@northlandchurch.net I need to plan a funeral? Sharon Ferreira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@northlandchurch.net I want to learn more about your Hispanic Ministry? Quiero aprender más acerca de su Ministerio Hispano. Ivan Portillo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1753 or ivan.portillo@northlandchurch.net Anita Arce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-242-3642 or mrsclasdearce@gmail.com I have a special needs child or if I have special needs? Heather Subbert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1828 or heather.subbert@northlandchurch.net

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

I am facing an unforeseen/unexpected financial crisis and need guidance and resources? LifeHope Info Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7151 Visit us online to submit an application: northlandchurch.net/lifehope Computer’s available in care center Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

I need information on jail/prison transition ministries? Dale Cowart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7165 or dale.cowart@northlandchurch.net

Venice, FL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 5 p.m. Ron and Marcy Burth: marciabedford@yahoo.com or 941-493-6965

I need the Resource Advocate or FAO (Family Advocacy Office)? Maria Penzes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0554 or maria.penzes@northlandchurch.net