Worship Guide-Respond 49, 2014

WELCOME Let’s worship God together!

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WHAT S CURRENT CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP AT NORTHLAND

BAPTISM OPPORTUNITY

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

Come to the Water

worship and serve everywhere, every day. Join us!

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.

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.

Sunday, December 14, 2 p.m., the Watkins’ home.

northlandchurch.net

Sign up at calendar.northlandchurch.net.

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

Visit an Info Kiosk in the foyer or The Hub.

Call 407-949-4000.

530 Dog Track Road, Longwood, FL 32750

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY.

Name(s)_____________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

+ Sign language interpretation available. *Spanish translation available.

For more info about Christmas at Northland, visit northlandchurch.net/ christmas.

Christmas Eve Volunteer Opportunities

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 …

LONGWOOD and ONLINE Tuesday, December 23. . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, December 24.1*, 3*, 5*+, 7 p.m.

OVIEDO Wednesday, December 24. . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m.

MOUNT DORA Please join one of the Longwood services.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO LIVE 7 P.M. SERVICE ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 22.

We invite you to worship online as we replay one of the morning services.

STOP BY THE HUB

New to Northland?

Pick a Service; Invite a Friend!

Christmas Eve around Northland is not only an amazing time of worship; it is busy!

Thousands of friends, family and folks from our community will attend one of our six Christmas Eve services. We could use your help welcoming and serving those who come to worship and celebrate with us. If you can help (and we hope you will), stop

by The Hub, and we’ll get you signed up.

You also can pick up a Christmas volunteer postcard to quickly fill out and drop in one of our red boxes. Did we mention this is a great family service opportunity? Bring the whole gang! Questions? Email christmas@ northlandchurch.net or call 407-937-0557.

Next Weekend In The Hub: One of the best gifts you can give your children is a great education. Come and explore the different opportunities our community has to offer your family at Northland’s first-ever Education Expo (Grades K-12)! Learn more at northlandchurch.net.

Email_________________________________________________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone_______________________________________________________________________________________ Which site are you attending? [ ] Longwood [ ] Mount Dora [ ] Oviedo [ ] Other_____________________________________ I am [ ] a child [ ] a middle school student [ ] a high school student [ ] an adult. [ ] I am a new believer. I recently trusted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. [ ] I would like to know more about how to get connected.

12/6-8/2014

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

Financial Report — November 25 to December 1, 2014 This Week

This Year to Date

I AM … Love ADVENT WEEK 2

Need. . . . . . . . . . 235,424 Need. . . . . . . . 11,300,352 Received . . . . . 271,022

Received. . . . . 10,723,857

Difference. . . . . . . 35,598

Difference. . . . . (576,495)

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED DECEMBER 6-8, 2014

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.)

CHURCH / CHRIST FORMED in CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS Luke 1:30-31, 39-45 (NASB)

The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name Him Jesus. …

Now at this time Mary arose and went in a hurry to the hill country, to a city of Judah, and entered the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. And she cried out with a loud voice and said, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!

And how has it happened to me, that the mother of my Lord would come to me? For behold, when the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby leaped in my womb for joy. And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what had been spoken to her by the Lord.”

Prayer:

Emmanuel

Lord, surely our eyes have seen Your Salvation, whom You have prepared for all the world: a Light to enlighten the nations, and the glory of your people Israel. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now and will be forever. Amen.

by Frederick Buechner from Secrets in the Dark

For those who believe in the transcendence and total otherness of God, it radically diminishes him. For those who do not believe in God, it is the ultimate absurdity.

For those who stand somewhere between belief and unbelief, it challenges credulity in a new way. It is not a theory that can be tested rationally because it is beyond reason and because it’s not a theory, not something that theologians thought their way to.

The claim is, instead, that it is something that has happened, and reason itself is somehow tested by it, humankind’s whole view of what is possible and real.

Year after year the ancient tale of what happened is told — raw, preposterous, holy — and year after year the world in some measure stops to listen.

LOVE — The Worship Sourcebook

Upcoming Weeks:

Week 50: December 13-15 SERMON: Advent, Week 3 — The Church Was Born in a Manger: Church/Christ Formed in All Relationships, with Pastor Joel C. Hunter Week 51: December 20-22 SERMON: Advent, Week 4 — The Church Was Born in a Manger: Church/Christ Formed in Distant Places, with Pastor Joel C. Hunter

PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO LIVE 7 P.M. SERVICE ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 22.

We invite you to worship online as we replay one of the morning services.

Poinsettias …

TO HONOR OR MEMORIALIZE YOUR LOVED ONES. To place your order by Wednesday, December 10, 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.

Barbara Hornreich at barbara.hornreich@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4000

Let Us Know!

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

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY.

Name(s) ________________________________________________________________________________________ Email ___________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________________________________________________

Site you attend __________________________________________________________________________________________________

Worship focus:

“I Am”... Love

_____________________________________________________________________________

In honor of

Phone __________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

[ ] The above is an update.

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

In memory of

Prayer request: _ _______________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________

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 Saturday, December 27. 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.

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

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

WELCOME Let’s worship God together!

I

WHAT S CURRENT CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP AT NORTHLAND

BAPTISM OPPORTUNITY

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

Come to the Water

worship and serve everywhere, every day. Join us!

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.

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.

Sunday, December 14, 2 p.m., the Watkins’ home.

northlandchurch.net

Sign up at calendar.northlandchurch.net.

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

Visit an Info Kiosk in the foyer or The Hub.

Call 407-949-4000.

530 Dog Track Road, Longwood, FL 32750

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY.

Name(s)_____________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

+ Sign language interpretation available. *Spanish translation available.

For more info about Christmas at Northland, visit northlandchurch.net/ christmas.

Christmas Eve Volunteer Opportunities

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 …

LONGWOOD and ONLINE Tuesday, December 23. . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, December 24.1*, 3*, 5*+, 7 p.m.

OVIEDO Wednesday, December 24. . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m.

MOUNT DORA Please join one of the Longwood services.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO LIVE 7 P.M. SERVICE ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 22.

We invite you to worship online as we replay one of the morning services.

STOP BY THE HUB

New to Northland?

Pick a Service; Invite a Friend!

Christmas Eve around Northland is not only an amazing time of worship; it is busy!

Thousands of friends, family and folks from our community will attend one of our six Christmas Eve services. We could use your help welcoming and serving those who come to worship and celebrate with us. If you can help (and we hope you will), stop

by The Hub, and we’ll get you signed up.

You also can pick up a Christmas volunteer postcard to quickly fill out and drop in one of our red boxes. Did we mention this is a great family service opportunity? Bring the whole gang! Questions? Email christmas@ northlandchurch.net or call 407-937-0557.

Next Weekend In The Hub: One of the best gifts you can give your children is a great education. Come and explore the different opportunities our community has to offer your family at Northland’s first-ever Education Expo (Grades K-12)! Learn more at northlandchurch.net.

Email_________________________________________________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone_______________________________________________________________________________________ Which site are you attending? [ ] Longwood [ ] Mount Dora [ ] Oviedo [ ] Other_____________________________________ I am [ ] a child [ ] a middle school student [ ] a high school student [ ] an adult. [ ] I am a new believer. I recently trusted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. [ ] I would like to know more about how to get connected.

12/6-8/2014

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

Financial Report — November 25 to December 1, 2014 This Week

This Year to Date

I AM … Love ADVENT WEEK 2

Need. . . . . . . . . . 235,424 Need. . . . . . . . 11,300,352 Received . . . . . 271,022

Received. . . . . 10,723,857

Difference. . . . . . . 35,598

Difference. . . . . (576,495)

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED DECEMBER 6-8, 2014

WELCOME Let’s worship God together!

I

WHAT S CURRENT CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP AT NORTHLAND

BAPTISM OPPORTUNITY

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

Come to the Water

worship and serve everywhere, every day. Join us!

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.

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.

Sunday, December 14, 2 p.m., the Watkins’ home.

northlandchurch.net

Sign up at calendar.northlandchurch.net.

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

Visit an Info Kiosk in the foyer or The Hub.

Call 407-949-4000.

530 Dog Track Road, Longwood, FL 32750

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY.

Name(s)_____________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

+ Sign language interpretation available. *Spanish translation available.

For more info about Christmas at Northland, visit northlandchurch.net/ christmas.

Christmas Eve Volunteer Opportunities

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 …

LONGWOOD and ONLINE Tuesday, December 23. . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, December 24.1*, 3*, 5*+, 7 p.m.

OVIEDO Wednesday, December 24. . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m.

MOUNT DORA Please join one of the Longwood services.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO LIVE 7 P.M. SERVICE ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 22.

We invite you to worship online as we replay one of the morning services.

STOP BY THE HUB

New to Northland?

Pick a Service; Invite a Friend!

Christmas Eve around Northland is not only an amazing time of worship; it is busy!

Thousands of friends, family and folks from our community will attend one of our six Christmas Eve services. We could use your help welcoming and serving those who come to worship and celebrate with us. If you can help (and we hope you will), stop

by The Hub, and we’ll get you signed up.

You also can pick up a Christmas volunteer postcard to quickly fill out and drop in one of our red boxes. Did we mention this is a great family service opportunity? Bring the whole gang! Questions? Email christmas@ northlandchurch.net or call 407-937-0557.

Next Weekend In The Hub: One of the best gifts you can give your children is a great education. Come and explore the different opportunities our community has to offer your family at Northland’s first-ever Education Expo (Grades K-12)! Learn more at northlandchurch.net.

Email_________________________________________________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone_______________________________________________________________________________________ Which site are you attending? [ ] Longwood [ ] Mount Dora [ ] Oviedo [ ] Other_____________________________________ I am [ ] a child [ ] a middle school student [ ] a high school student [ ] an adult. [ ] I am a new believer. I recently trusted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. [ ] I would like to know more about how to get connected.

12/6-8/2014

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

Financial Report — November 25 to December 1, 2014 This Week

This Year to Date

I AM … Love ADVENT WEEK 2

Need. . . . . . . . . . 235,424 Need. . . . . . . . 11,300,352 Received . . . . . 271,022

Received. . . . . 10,723,857

Difference. . . . . . . 35,598

Difference. . . . . (576,495)

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED DECEMBER 6-8, 2014

DECEMBER 2014

www.northlandchurch.net

BE THE CHURCH EVERYWHERE, EVERY DAY

NORTHLAND CHRISTMAS PARTIES

northlandchurch.net/ neighbors Host a Christmas party for Northlanders and others who live near you, or attend one.

Details on page 6.

BAPTISM OPPORTUNITY COME TO THE WATER! If you haven’t taken this important step as a disciple of Jesus Christ, now is the time!

Find more info on page 8, OR visit northlandchurch.net/baptism.

CHECK OUT THE HUB Looking to get connected?

Need more information?

Want some coffee and conversation?

The Hub is a good place to start!

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About Northland, A Church Distributed WHAT WE BELIEVE The Bible

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

God

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

The Means of Salvation

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

Security, Assurance and Responsibility

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

Man

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

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

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

OUR VISION: WHAT WE SEE

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

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

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

OUR MISSION: WHAT WE DO

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NOT LOCAL? Join us for LIVE online worship at

northlandchurch.net

¿Habla español?

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

during any of our worship times!

The Church

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

The Christian’s Walk

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

The Eternal State

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

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

Find out more at northlandchurch.net/about.

facebook.com/northlandchurch

twitter.com/northlandchurch

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

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

A host will be there to connect with you.

Or visit northlandchurch.net/new.

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This Christmas season, we are reminded how God so loved the world that He gave His Son. We have the opportunity not only to bring our tithes (10 percent of our income) back to God through His church, but also to provide offerings to help others in need. At generous.northlandchurch.net, you’ll find a list of offering opportunities for families helping families in need this Christmas season.

Every week, dozens of local families come to Northland looking for help. LifeHope, our benevolence ministry, helps to meet their practical needs, such as rent or medical bills, while working to connect them to Christ.

LifeHope staff members assess needs and eligibility for assistance, and then come alongside families to help guide them in next steps.

Would you like to come alongside these families this Christmas season? By visiting generous.northlandchurch.net, you can help directly meet these and similar needs in the community.

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somedayistoday.net

Go on a DISTRIBUTED JOURNEY!

SERVE GLOBALLY

Apply today.

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

We Invite YOU to Join Us on a Distributed Journey in 2015!

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ow is the time to start praying about and planning to serve on one of Northland’s short-term mission trips in 2015. On this page, you will find the list of trips on the calendar for next year, including team leader contact information, the deadlines to apply for the trips, and other useful information. You can find detailed trip descriptions and other pertinent facts about each trip on our website, somedayistoday.net.

If you feel the Holy Spirit is prompting you to serve on a mission trip next year, we encourage you to act on it now. Peruse the trip listing and descriptions on our website to find the right fit for your particular interest and/ or talents. Many of the trips have no special requirements – just a willingness to be led by God to go where He calls you. Contact the appropriate team leader with questions and for further trip information. Fill out an application for team membership, and start preparing your heart to serve globally. The experience will impact you in ways you never dreamed possible.

DESTINATION

DATES

MISSION

AGE MINIMUM

TEAM LEADER

TEAM LEADER CONTACT INFO

Brazil – Amazon Boat Trip 1

June 6-14

Ministry to villages along river

16+

Joanne Aman

waman@cfl.rr.com, jjensen@alro.com

Dominican Republic 1 – Middle School

June 12-20

Building a chapel and VBS

Into 6th/9th with parent

Rita and Albert Labrador

rmlabrador@cfl.rr.com

Jamaica – College

June 13-20

VBS, home visits, clinic

College/High school seniors Liz Gritter

lizgritter@cfl.rr.com

Ukraine – Orphan Camp 1

June 17-30

Orphanage ministry

14 with parent and adults

Jon Howard

jonhoward775@gmail.com

Jamaica – High School

June 20-27

High school students run a VBS

9th-12th grade

Liz and Jack Gritter

lizgritter@cfl.rr.com

Ukraine – Orphan Camp 2

July 1-13

Orphanage ministry

14 with parent and adults

Taylor McMurrin

taylormcmurrin@gmail.com

Dominican Republic 2 – Family Trip

July 5-12

VBS

5+ with parent

Lisa and Rich Gailey

gaileyl@bellsouth.net

Costa Rica

July 10-17

Discipleship, VBS, evangelism

Families and adults

Cheryl Moyer

iopenr@cfl.rr.com

Jamaica – Family Trip

July 11-18

VBS and building a home

5+ with parent

Margie Morris and Kristen Alderman margie@guignardcompany.com

Ukraine – Adventure Camp

July 15-28

Youth camp

16+

Rich and Jana Haussmann

rhaussmann@cfl.rr.com

Dominican Republic 3 – High School

July 24-August 1

Building a chapel and VBS

9th grade and above

Lisa and Mike Shaw

shawfamily92@gmail.com

Cuba

September 12-19

Discipleship and construction

16+

Margie Morris

margie@guignardcompany.com

Brazil – Amazon Boat Trip 2

October 18-24

Ministry to villages along river

16+

Joanne Aman

jjensen@alro.com, waman@cfl.rr.com

Uganda

Fall

Orphanage ministry/construction 18+

Jordan Gritter

jordan.gritter@northlandchurch.net

Kenya – 3260

Early December

AIDS Ministry

Liz Gritter

lizgritter@cfl.rr.com

18+

OTHER MISSION OPPORTUNITIES: If you are interested in a short-term mission trip in Europe (Austria, Belgium, England, Croatia, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Poland, the Mediterranean area, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Scotland, the Republic of Georgia, Spain and Sweden), we encourage you to contact Greater Europe Mission at GEMAdventure.com.

If you are interested in a short-term trip to Haiti, the Bahamas, Trinidad, Turks and Caicos, or Guatemala, contact IsleGO Missions at islego.com.

northlandchurch.net/serve

SERVING TO EMPOWER LifeHope Offering Help During Holidays I

n your holiday planning, questions or worries may arise.

Many of us are wondering, How am I going to be able to afford the extra special Christmas meal? or How am I going to find money in my budget to buy a Christmas gift for my child? In an effort to help answer some of your questions, we would like to inform you of opportunities in which you may be able to receive help this season.

The LifeHope team will be accepting applications through the holidays. Appointments will be available from

December 1 through 15 and after the new year, starting January 5.

If you are in need of immediate financial assistance any other dates, visit resourcepoint.org, where you can navigate the community resources available in your area.

For further information on specific holiday resources in the tri-county area, visit northlandchurch.net/blogs, and click “Give and Receive Help This Christmas.”

Prison and Jail Ministry Expands

Faith Alliance Designing Justice Ministry

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orthland’s Prison and Jail Ministry continues to expand. Last month 29 new volunteers attended an orientation that will give them an opportunity to serve the Seminole County jail congregation behind bars. This was a unique opportunity that made the usual background check process a bit faster, and we are grateful to Deputy Acton from the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office for coming to Northland to lead the orientation. If you missed this opportunity but want to serve inside the Seminole County jail, or have general questions about the Prison and Jail Ministry, contact Dale Cowart at 407-949-7165 or dale. cowart@northlandchurch.net.

Prayer for human trafficking victims planned

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he Faith Alliance has been working hard with the Community Justice Assessment Tool put out by International Justice Mission (IJM). This tool will help the Faith Alliance learn about the complexity of human trafficking in our own community, connect with available resources and strengths, identify gaps in our existing service, and design a truly effective and faithful local justice ministry.

Additionally, Northland is preparing to host a prayer breakfast with the Faith Alliance for the National Day of Prayer for Human Trafficking Victims on January 10. For details on how to get connected with the Faith Alliance or help with the prayer breakfast, visit fatest.org, or contact Dale Cowart at 407-949-7165 or dale.cowart@ northlandchurch.net.

Local Serve Celebrate the Holidays

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ocal Serve volunteers are invited to the annual CARE Center volunteer and staff Christmas party. This will be a fun-filled evening with worship, giveaways and great food. For more information, contact Dale Cowart at 407949-7165 or dale.cowart@northlandchurch.net.

What: CARE Center Christmas Party When: December 17, 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Where: Northland at Longwood, The Rink

Disaster Response Ministry Hosting NOVA Training

Local Serve Opportunities

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ne of the most practical ways to “Be the Church” everywhere, every day is by serving locally in the community.

Ronald McDonald House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 6 Downtown Homeless Ministry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 13 Harvest Time International. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 13 Downtown Homeless Ministry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 25 Pathways to Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 27

housands of responders, such as police officers, clergy, victim advocates, anti-human trafficking supporters and disaster teams, often are faced with confronting crises. The National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA), created in 1986 after a postal worker killed 14 people and himself in Edmond, Okla., has responded to scores of manmade, technological and natural disasters. From January 21 to 23,

Northland’s Disaster Response ministry is hosting regional NOVA training.

The training covers techniques and protocols for providing crisis intervention to traumatized people, including first responders.

It focuses on the fundamentals of crisis and trauma, and how to adapt the basic techniques to individuals and groups.

Basic NOVA training is 24 hours.

To learn more about the training and costs, contact Judy Head at judy.head@ northlandchurch.net or 407-388-5798.

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To register for or find out more about these Serve projects, visit serve.northlandchurch.net.

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

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MAKE A CONNECTION …

CAMPUS: northlandchurch.net/volunteer

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COMMUNITY: northlandchurch.net/neighbors

Attend or Host a Christmas Party And bring someone with you!

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t’s that time again … time for Christmas and the opportunity to connect with one another during this special season. This Christmas, we’ve asked our Northland families to open up their homes for Christmas parties. Perhaps you’ve seen Nathan and Vernon in their two-person ugly Christmas sweater, or the red gift boxes in The Hub and foyer. If not, stop by The Hub or visit northlandchurch.net/neighbors to learn more!

Our hope is that these homes will become filled with guests this December! We’d love for you to join these Christmas parties, but even more, we’d love for you to bring someone with you! Use these parties to invite your friends, family members, coworkers and neighbors to celebrate the birth of Christ with your Northland family. Is there a better time to share the love and story of Jesus than when we celebrate His birth? We didn’t think so. While you’re at it, drink some eggnog, play some games, and sing some carols!

After all, don’t you want your closest friends and loved ones to enjoy themselves AND meet Jesus along the way?

Last year these parties were a blast, and we don’t want any of you to miss out! Have some fun with it! Pull out that

dusty ugly Christmas sweater, and accessorize with ornament earrings or a Rudolph red nose and antlers!

If you’re looking to connect or join a community that longs to grow closer to Christ, a Christmas party might be a good start. If you’re wanting to connect those closest to you to a Christ-centered community, invite them to go with you. They’re sure to have a festive time while seeing, hearing and feeling the love of Jesus through your Northland family.

To learn more about Christmas parties, visit northlandchurch.net/neighbors or stop by The Hub. Jordan, Rebecca and our Hub host team would love to help you. Interested in hosting a Christmas Party? Contact Jordan or Rebecca at hub@northlandchurch.net, and we’ll be happy to get you on your way to hosting this Christmas season.

Whether you host or attend, don’t forget to bring someone with you!

Volunteer Needs: We need hundreds of volunteers to help at our Christmas Eve services. Here are some key areas where you and/or your family can serve: Ushers and Greeters: We have a lot of visitors during Christmas Eve services. Share the warmth of Christmas and Christ’s love by welcoming friends and family from all over! This is a fun way to serve as a family. Serve at the worship service you regularly attend.

Barbara Hornreich at barbara.hornreich@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0557 Parking attendants: Lots of visitors means lots of cars! Help direct traffic during one of our Christmas Eve services.

James Li at james.li@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1798 Info kiosk hosts: Lots of visitors means lots of questions! Answer questions, direct guests, or simply show hospitality before or after the Christmas Eve service you attend. We’ll provide you with the resources you’ll need to help our guests and congregants during these busy services.

Terry Wenner at infohosts@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7178 Hospitality volunteers: Lots of visitors means lots of volunteers! Help us serve the volunteers who spend much of the day serving the congregation and their families during our Christmas Eve services. We need help in our volunteer staging area with room setup and takedown, serving food and check-in.

Barbara Hornreich at barbara.hornreich@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0557

Nathan and Vernon hope you’ll attend a Christmas party this December. Maybe you’ll win this awesome ugly Christmas sweater!

Hub hosts: Stick around after service, and stop by The Hub to help us welcome visitors, greet our guests and spread some Christmas cheer!

Jordan Gritter at jordan.gritter@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7178

northlandchurch.net/middleschool • northlandchurch.net/highschool

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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.

Marty Tracey at 407-949-7176 or marty.tracey@ northlandchurch.net LUGrox Saturdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. (Off December 20, 27 and January 3).

LUGrox is an evening full of high energy, high impact and just plain fun! You’ll find thrilling games, solid teaching, rockin’ worship and friend-connecting small groups.

Optional dinner is available for $3. Register by completing the profile, linked at the top of northlandchurch.net/ middleschool.

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

Marty Tracey at 407-949-7176 or marty.tracey@ northlandchurch.net

large group discipleship, worship and community. The optional dinner (Chick-fil-A sandwich: $3) and games are available from 6:30 to 7 p.m., everyone comes together for worship and teaching from 7 to 7:45, and small groups close from 7:45 to 8:45. First-time attendees are encouraged to complete the high school profile at northlandchurch.net/highschool before attending.

Sports Night Thursdays, resuming January 8, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Come out and play a different sport each month. Add some active fun to your Thursday nights.

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

I AM THIRD Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. (Off December 17, 24, 31).

Ninth- to 12th-graders are invited to an evening of small and

Mark Your Calendar!

Christmas Camp Details If you are in high school and are looking to bring some extra excitement to your holiday vacation, then Christmas Camp is for you! It’s a chance to get away from the routine, to make friends, to draw closer to God and, most of all, to have fun at the start of the new year!

When: December 28 to January 1 Where: SharpTop Cove, A Young Life Camp (Jasper, Ga.) Check-in: 6:30 a.m. Sunday, December 28, The Rink Departure: 7 a.m. Sunday, December 28, via Coach Buses Return: 10 to 10:30 p.m. Thursday, January 1, The Rink Help a student in need go to Christmas Camp!

Visit http://calendar.northlandchurch.net/event/christmas_ camp_2014.

Senior Life Prep Sundays January 18 through March 8, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Gritter home, 101 Caspian Cove, Sanford. Senior Life Prep is a gathering for current high school seniors. They meet once a month this fall and beginning in January we will meet every Sunday afternoon for eight weeks for fellowship and teaching. This gathering is intended to help these students prepare for the phase of life after high school no matter what that looks like. Although most of the students will be entering college, the topics covered will not be college student specific. Food will be provided.

northlandchurch.net/ministry/childrens_church

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES Children’s Church

Northland Early Learning Center

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Volunteer of the Month: Dawn Stockton Dawn Stockton has served faithfully each week over the past several years, greeting the children with her warm smile. She has been sharing the truth of the Bible and her love for Christ with our kindergarten students Sunday evenings. Thank you, Dawn, for your commitment and your example of a loving servant.

It’s a pleasure to serve with you!

Mark Your Calendar!

Kings & Kingdoms Celebration Friday, December 5, sanctuary, Northland at Longwood.

Join the first- through fifth-grade children for a celebration of what they’ve learned this year in Children’s Church: who God is and what He has done! A brief reception will follow in the foyer.

Register at http://kk2014.eventbrite.com.

Lindsay Johnson at lindsay.johnson@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7153.

The Cosmic Flight Family Worship Night

Why did you make that?

King David kept the promise He had made with Jonathan to be kind to each other’s family. He found Jonathan’s son, Mephibosheth, who had two hurt feet. King David invited him to come and eat.

Saturday, January 17, 6:30 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing.

In a galaxy not so far away, families are invited to launch our new stellar series in grade school Children’s Church. The Cosmic Flight Family Worship Night is an evening when the whole family can experience worship together. There will be pizza and time to build community with parents, children and those involved in Northland’s Children’s Ministries. Kids, grab your parents, and join us for an out-of-this-world experience as we begin learning about the mission of the Holy Spirit. Let’s get ready for liftoff!

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

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WAYS TO RESPOND Baptisms Adult Baptisms Sunday, December 14, 2 p.m., Ken and Diane Watkins’ home. Get baptized by immersion or sprinkling as a public profession of personal faith in Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:19). Call to sign up.

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

Debboe Blahnik at debbie. blahnik@northlandchurch.net or 407-9497162 Infant Baptism/Dedication Class Saturday, January 17, 7 p.m., room 4206.

Child care is available upon request.

Diane Jones at 407-949-7188 or diane.jones@northlandchurch.net

Bible Studies ADULTS Acts Bible Study Sundays through December 28, 9 to 10:30 a.m., room 4206. Learn from Dr. Dan Lacich how the first-century church in the book of Acts relates to us today as we become disciples and establish and plant churches that will impact the world with the gospel.

Barb Olsen at barbara.olsen@ northlandchurch.net FaithAbility Third Friday of the month, 6:30 p.m., room 5100, Children’s Worship Wing.

Monthly Bible study and connection group for adults with intellectual disabilities and their family members and friends. Bring your Bible.

Ranwa “Nin” El-khoury at RanwaNinElkhoury@yahoo.com or 407-9297254 FaithAbility Evening Bible Study Fridays, December 19, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. Join us for a time of worship, fellowship and Bible study as we study the parables of Jesus. Light snacks provided. Family and friends are welcome.

Individual must be able to function on a 1:5 ratio to participate independently.

Heather at faithability@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1828 Firm Foundations, Part 1 Sundays, through May 3 (no meetings December 28 or January 4), 10:45 a.m. to noon, room 4209. Are you curious about what God is really like? Is the God of the Old Testament the same as the God revealed in the New Testament? Why are the world and people so messed up? Do you wonder if Satan is real? Are you puzzled about why Jesus had to die on the cross? Are you certain where you will go after death? The Bible is God’s message for you. If you find the Bible confusing, or if you wonder what the Bible really says, you need to study it— starting at the beginning. Moving through the Old and New Testaments, Firm Foundations highlights the themes that run through all of God’s Word. This builds an understanding of the Bible as a whole. The optional study guide is $9.95. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@northlandchurch. net.

Mike Sheffey at msheffey@cfl.rr.com or 407-497-1966

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

Firm Foundations, Part 2 Sundays, through May 17 (no meetings December 28 or January 4), 9:15 to 10:30 a.m., room 4209. Solidify your understanding of what the Bible says about the salvation Christ has provided and the power He gives us to live a life of freedom that honors him! Led by Northland elders, this class will cover such topics as: • Secure in Christ. Learn how you can enjoy peace and meaningful worship of God based on knowing you are secure in Christ!

• Acts. This will focus on how the gospel spread geographically in the face of fierce persecution.

• Romans. This is a foundational book for the Christian life. We will discover how to enjoy deliverance from the power of sin through personally identifying with Christ in His death, burial and resurrection.

• Ephesians. Learn of the spiritual provision that God has made through Christ for you to live an effective and godly life and to equip you to stand firm in God’s power over all spiritual enemies.

An optional study guide is available for each unit for $5.95. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura. pinckard@ northlandchurch.net.

Don Pederson at don_pederson@ntm.org or 407-625-9086 Hispanic Ministry - Bible Study Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 5105.

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

Laura Capizzano at laura.capizzano@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1824 Ministerio Hispano - Estuido Biblico Semanal Todos los miércoles de 7 a 8:30 p.m. en el aula 5105. Cuidado de niños está disponible - póngase en contacto con Laura Pinckard a laura.pinckard@northlandchurch. net.

Laura Capizzano a laura.capizzano@ northlandchurch.net o 407-937-1824 Letters of Paul Wednesdays, 7 to 8:45 p.m., room 2211, Administration Wing. Study the teachings of Paul chronologically, using a splash of history to give the Bible better context. At times we approach Paul’s letters from 40,000 feet, other times we delve deep into the Word.

Robert Johnson at 407-937-1765 or robert.johnson@northlandchurch.net “Loved by God: Trusting His Promises and Experiencing His Blessings” Tuesdays, January 13 through February 24, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., room 4218. This sevenweek Bible study by Liz Curtis Higgs is about the story of Jacob, Esau, Leah and Rachel from Genesis 25 through 29. It is a story of deception, frustration and unrequited love … and trusting and praising God. We will never have everything we want in life, but when we can let go of the “missing” and freely praise God, we are able to receive His manifold blessings. The cost: $16. Child care is available.

Weegie Herny at weegie1021@ aol.com or 407-341-9025 Luke (The Life and Times of Jesus) Sundays, 10:45 a.m., rooms 4206-07.

Taught by Dr. Wayne Lukens and hosted by John Jones, this is a detailed investigation of the Gospel of Luke, with an emphasis on the historical and cultural background behind the chapters and verses. Learn about the unspoken assumptions and attitudes that Jesus’ listeners brought with them as they listened to this controversial rabbi who identified himself as the “Son of Man.” Refreshments will be served at the start.

Child care is available.

Wayne Lukens at familymatters02@gmail.com or 407-3654735 Philippians Bible Study Sundays starting January 4, 9 to 10:30 a.m., room 4206. Learn from Dr. Dan Lacich about how to experience joy in the midst of suffering as we study the book of Philippians.

Barb Olsen at barbara.olsen@ northlandchurch.net Transformers — Young married couples (mid-20s to -40s) Sundays, 10:45 a.m. to noon, Fellowship Hall, Student Ministries and Care Center.

Our goal is to build relationships and grow in our marriages by studying God’s Word and applying it to our lives. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net.

Tim and Michelle Kutcher at tim.kutcher@gmail.com

MEN AMEN (A Meeting of Men) Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 5108-9, Children’s Worship Wing. Learn to apply God’s Word to real-life situations.

Dan Bogdan at 407-702-5358 or danbogdan@ adullamroad.com Man in the Mirror Men’s Bible Study,

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

Bob Shoemaker at bshoemaker@ compass1.org or 407-599-3132 Men of Honor Thursdays, 7:15 to 9 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing, room 5102. This weekly meeting of men consists of fun and watching a DVD, followed by a group discussion, family and business topics, prayer and praise reports. All topics revolve around the biblical definition of “manhood,” raising men as family leaders and being disciples of Christ.

Vito Fera at vito@networksoundinc.com or 407-923-5115 Philippians Thursdays, 6:30 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1118. Join this open-forum discussion on the book of Philippians: 45 minutes of study and 15 minutes of prayer.

Leo Carrier at leo@carrierinsurance.com

WOMEN Beth Moore’s “Breaking Free” Mondays, January 12 through March 23, 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., or Tuesdays, January 13 through March 24, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink. In this life-changing study, find freedom in Christ, and experience the abundant Spirit-filled life God has planned for you. Join a group of women who love Jesus and love studying the Bible! We pray our love for Jesus and one another will grow. Workbook cost: $17.95. Child care is available.

Mondays: Anne at annesullivan@cfl.rr.com or 407-332-8318; Tuesdays: Laura at lauraba225@yahoo.com or 386-627-1161 Women’s Foundations Bible Study Wednesdays, starting January 14, 6:30 to 8 p.m., room 4216. Women, are you on a roller coaster Christian experience? Are you a new believer or have you recently made a recommitment to Christ? Do you simply need a reboot, recharging your spiritual

life? This Bible study will help establish your relationship with Christ, empower you and give you clear steps to help you grow in your Christian walk. Child care is available.

Kari Maggard at karimaggard@gmail.com or 407-592-3001

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

ADULTS Belong/Membership Opportunities • One-day seminar: Saturday, January 31, 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.

Blessed by Conflict Sundays, January 18 through April 19 (except April 5), 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., The Rink. Everyone experiences conflict.

Good news! God can turn conflict into blessing as He uses it to grow you and deepen your relationships with others. If you could use help with the conflicts you face, or would like to learn how to coach others who need help, this class is for you. You’ll find powerful and practical biblical answers on how to turn conflict into blessing. Dig into the root cause of conflict, how to make a good apology, discussing differences with others, what forgiveness really means, how to deal with difficult people and much more. The cost: $15.

Nita Zelenak at nita_zelenak@ ntm.org or 321-377-1431 Classical Conversations Homeschool Group Mondays through April 17 (no meetings through January 1, January 19 and February 16), 9 a.m. to noon, room 5100.

Interested in home schooling? Looking for community? Classical Conversations is for you.

Diane Lauritsen at 407-607-1391 or diane.lauritsen1@gmail.com, or welcome. classicalconversations.com Enjoy Peace With Food Without Dieting Thursday, January 22, 7 to 8 p.m., rooms 4206-07. Would you like a fresh perspective on eating? Join Mary Lou Caskey, and explore what it means to experience God’s grace in the midst of finding peace with food. Learn ways to replace rules, judgment and the diet merry-go-round with freedom, hope and joy.

Mary Lou Caskey at maryloucaskey@gmail.com Marriage 911 Wednesdays, February 4 through April 29, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 4206-7. Is your marriage in crisis? Are you separated? Are problems in your marriage escalating? Marriage 911 provides answers that can heal and mend your marriage. Since men and women participate separately, you are welcome to attend this 13-week program with or without your spouse. The course is led by Linda Rooks, author of Broken Heart on Hold, and her husband, Marv, as well as other leaders

who have triumphantly walked through difficult valleys in their marriages. Begin reading Broken Heart on Hold to prepare your heart. Participants will use Marriage 911 workbooks in class. Both books are available in the Northland Bookstore. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net. and registration: Linda Rooks at 407-644-8619 or lindarooks@ embarqmail.com Marriage Preparation Class Sundays, January 18 through April 19 (except April 5), 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., The Rink. Are you getting married or considering marriage? Don’t miss Northland’s Marriage Prep Class! See why more than 1,700 couples have gone through this 90-day course covering finance, family dynamics, sex, communication and more. You’re going to be together for a lifetime. Isn’t it worth investing 90 days to start your marriage right? Open to those who are dating or engaged, or who have recently married, this 13-week class is offered twice each year, beginning in January and August. Don’t miss this opportunity to begin building the marriage you’ve always wanted! The cost: $130 per couple. Registration is required

by January 18 at calendar.northlandchurch. net. A paper application is available at the Northland Bookstore.

Bryce Hagedorn at Bryce.Hagedorn@yahoo.com or 407-227-3072 Senior Life Prep Sundays, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., the Gritters’ home, 101 Caspian Cove, Sanford. Senior Life Prep is a gathering/teaching/ministry for high school seniors intended to help them prepare for the phase of life after high school, no matter what that looks like. The group, led by Jack and Liz Gritter, meets Sunday afternoons, monthly in the fall (also December 14) and weekly for eight weeks starting in January, for fellowship and teaching. Food will be provided.

Liz Gritter at lizgritter@cfl.rr.com

Groups CARE GROUPS ADULTS Alcoholics Anonymous Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 5207-8. This is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with one another, that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. AA’s primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

Frank Turner at 407-599-9770 or Carol Sorensen at 407-617-0449 Al-Anon Support Group Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., room 5209.

Alcoholism affects families, and can affect our emotional well-being, for better or worse.

Problem drinking can make life extremely difficult for the non-drinking family member.

Al‑Anon members share their experience, strength and hope in coping with an intimate relationship that is affected by alcoholism or drug abuse.

Nancy Cook 407-484-3069 Celebrate Recovery Fridays, 7 to 9 p.m., sanctuary.

Gain freedom from life’s hurts, hang-ups, and habits. Join them each week for teachings, testimonies, praise and worship, and share groups, which include CR 101; men’s chemical addiction, codependency, anger and sexual addiction; and women’s chemical addiction, codependency, love and relationship addiction, eating disorders,

codependent moms, anxiety and depression, and physical, emotional and sexual abuse.

They also offer programs for children and teens. This is recovery for the entire family.

Dinner is available from 5:45 to 6:30 for $3; children eat free.

Laurie Jean Harrington or Mary Ann Mannen at celebraterecovery@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1799 COSA Mondays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., room 1116, Student Ministries and Care Center. Cosa is a recovery program for men and women whose lives have been affected by someone else’s compulsive sexual behavior. In Cosa, people find hope whether or not there is a sexually addicted person currently in their lives. With the humble act of reaching out, they begin the process of recovery. Child care available.

Dixie at LongwoodCOSA@aol. com or 407-312-3494, or cosa-recovery.org Divorce Recovery Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., room 4206. (New session starts January 13). A divorce is a devastating, traumatic event for which even the strongest individuals find themselves unprepared. This group offers support for individuals and families going through divorce, healing and equipping them for the journey ahead. Child care will be provided.

Registration is $5, and the book costs $20.

Donna Delzingaro at donnadd@cfl.rr.com or 407-937-1749 GriefShare Mondays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., rooms 420607. (New session starts February 9). If you are experiencing grief due to the death of a loved one, this healing ministry helps walk you through the steps toward healing. The journal is available for $20 in the Northland Bookstore. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@northlandchurch. net. and registration: Elaine HarlandColter at eharland0758@gmail.com His Way Thursdays, 7 p.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. A Christcentered, 12-step recovery support program dealing with issues such as alcohol, drugs, relationships, food, sexual addictions, codependency and issues affecting adult children of addiction. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net.

A. Jay Fowinkle at Hisway@northlandchurch.net or 407-416-6630 The Landing Fridays, 7 to 9:10 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. Do you know of a hurting or struggling teen? Are you a teen who feels like life is out of control? This ongoing 52-week program, based on the beatitudes, is geared specifically toward teens in grades 6 through 12, is student-driven and runs concurrently with Celebrate Recovery. The Landing is a safe place where struggling teens can acquire tools to live a Christ-centered life.

Suzanne Long at slong27@gmail.com PRAXIS (Conquering Fear, Anger, Anxiety) Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 5106-07, CWW. Conquer fear, anger and anxiety through biblical principles. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net.

Skye Engel at 407834-3158 PeaceSeekers This ministry takes the biblical approach to handling all levels and types of conflict. From classes in PeaceMaker to conflict coaching and mediation, this ministry makes a difference in all relationships.

Nita Zelenak at nita_zelenak@ntm.org (regarding class), or Rich Arndt at volvoom@gmail.com (regarding mediation and conflict coaching)

RCA – Recovering Couples Anonymous Mondays, 7:45 to 9 p.m., room 1118, Student Ministries and Care Center. RCA is a 12-step program and fellowship of recovering couples. They suffer from many different addictions, and they share their experience, strength and hope with one another, that they may solve their common problems and help other recovering couples restore their relationships. The primary purpose is to stay committed in loving and intimate relationships, and to help other couples achieve freedom from addictive and destructive relationships. Child care is available.

David at dtaylor197@cfl.rr.com or 407-687-5390, Dixie at RecoveryHealing@ aol.com, or recovering-couples.org Stephen Ministers Need a Stephen Minister? If you are in our congregation and are going through a difficult time and need a Stephen Minister, who can walk alongside you for a season, contact Lynda Mason at 407-949-4013.

Support for the Separated Tuesdays, call for time and location.

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

Donna Delzingaro at 407-937-1749

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.

Bryan at 816-206-4167, Jim at 407-701-7796, or Kevin Urichko at 407-9497166 or kevin.urichko@northlandchurch.net SAA for Men Mondays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., room 1115, Student Ministries and Care Center. As a fellowship of recovering addicts, Sex Addicts Anonymous offers a message of hope to anyone who suffers from sex addiction. The basic principles of recovery practiced by SAA are found in the Twelve Steps, and they can apply the Steps and Traditions to sex addiction, making recovery possible. Child care is provided.

David at dtaylor197@cfl. rr.com or 407-687-5390, or saa-recovery.org

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

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

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

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

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

COMMUNITY GROUPS What is a community group?

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

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

Carol Moss at carol. moss@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7180 Evening Prayer Group Thursdays, 6 to 7 p.m., prayer room 4108.

You are invited to join us for intercessory prayers. We intercede for the weekly personal prayer requests submitted. We pray for our elders, our pastors, the staff, congregants and communities. We pray for the Distributed churches, local and global partners, missionaries, ministries and much more. You can pray for requests and submit prayer requests at pray.northlandchurch.net.

Our the prayer request voicemail is 407-9494025.

Gus Davies at 407-949-4008 or gus.davies@northlandchurch.net Hispanic Ministry - Friday Prayer Fridays, (except for the third Friday of the month) 7 to 8:30 p.m, prayer room 4108.

Gather for a short devotional and prayer.

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

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

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

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS Adoption/Foster Care Ministry Third Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m., room 4213. Are you interested or experienced in adoption or foster care? This group provides information, community and enrichment. Child care is available; contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@northlandchurch.net.

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Cowart at dale.cowart@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7165 Arabic Speakers Fellowship Sundays, 9:30 to 11 a.m., room 4213-15. This group meets for Bible study, fellowship, prayer and praise in the Arabic language. The class targets those who need to worship in Arabic.

Child care is available.

Mamdouh Nasr at 407-385-5772 or mamdmata@gmail.com FaithAbility Social Night With Boost First Friday of each month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Willow Creek Church in Winter Springs. FaithAbility participants are invited to take part in a monthly event called Boost, hosted by the Lift Disability Network. This night provides opportunities for socialization and fun for individuals and families impacted by disability. While at Boost, you can expect food, crazy activities and times of inspiration.

The night begins with a meal and is free.

RSVPs are not required, but are appreciated.

RSVP to boost@liftdisability.net.

Lift Disability Network at 407-228-8343 or boost@ liftdisability.net, or Heather at faithability@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1828

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10 Kingdom Advisors Fourth Thursday of each month, noon to 1:15 p.m., room 4209. Financial professionals, join this lunch study group to learn how to build your practice on biblical principles.

Philip van Staden at 407-339-9090 Knit and Chat Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Foyer by Information Desk. This group is for those who knit (or crochet) or want to learn how to knit. Knit and Chat is intended for fellowship while sharing the joy of knitting.

Contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net for child care for children 10 and under. www.facebook.com/ knitandchat.

Nitza at milliesnow009@ yahoo.com Men’s Racquetball Group Wednesdays, 6 p.m., Sanlando Park in Altamonte Springs. After game time, the group members sit on benches and fellowship by telling life’s stories and praying for one another’s needs. This is great for exercise and fellowship. No experience is required.

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

Registration required.

Alexis Krogman at alexiskrogman@yahoo.com Moms4Moms: The Next Chapter Last Sunday of the month, through April (except second Sunday of December), 6 to 8 p.m. The group members look forward to building relationships and sharing food as they seek God’s wisdom in parenting.

This will be a great opportunity to discuss many books that will help them navigate the winding road of parenthood. All moms are welcome, and they hope to see you as they share God’s Word and their life experiences. Upcoming books: December 14 – Book Collection/Holiday Party; January 25 – 24/6, by David Sleeth; February 22 – An Experimental Mutiny Against Excess, by Jen Hatmaker and location: Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@northlandchurch.net Motorcycle Ministry Light Up the Holidays Saturday, December 6, 4 p.m., call for location. The group will meet at 4 p.m.; the event starts at 5. The event does not include a ride, but will feature food vendors and the official lighting of the Christmas lights and large Christmas tree.

Lori Landers at 352729-6912 Sew and Serve First Saturday of each month, 9:30 a.m., room 1117, the Rink. They sew various easyto-make items for charitable donation. Bring your portable machine (if you have one), basic sewing tools, ideas for projects and a giving heart!

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. Get to know other singles in the area for friendship, fellowship and Bible study.

Teri Long at 407-4703431, Sue Hemphill at 407-314-5817, or meetup.com/OACS08 Hispanic Ministry Quarterly Gathering December 19, 7 p.m., rooms 4206-7; and March 20, 7 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Bring a dish to share and any Spanish-speaking family and friends. Child care is available; contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net.

Anita Arce at 407-

242-3642 or mrsclasdearce@gmail.com Ministerio Hispano Reunion Trimestral 19 de diciembre, 4206-07 y 20 de marzo, 7 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Traiga un plato para compartir y traiga su familia y amigos que hablan español. Cuidado de niños está disponible - póngase en contacto con Laura Pinckard a laura.pinckard@northlandchurch. net.

Anita Arce at 407-242-3642 or mrsclasdearce@gmail.com Hispanic Ministry - Spanish Translation Sundays, 9 and 11 a.m. services. Spanish translation is available online and listening devices are available at the Welcome Desk.

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

Anita Arce at 407-242-3642 or mrsclasdearce@gmail.com Ministerio Hispano - Traducción a Español Domingos, en los servicios de las 9 y 11 a.m. Traducción a español esta disponible en línea. Los auriculares para escuchar el servicio estan disponibles en el Mostrador de Bienvenida o “Welcome Desk”. Información en nuestra página de Facebook en www.facebook.com/ northlandhispano.

Anita Arce a 407-2423642 o mrsclasdearce@gmail.com Tennis Saturdays, 8 a.m., Red Bug Lake Park.

Jeff Rossmeissl at 407-489-6096 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 using the First Principles study material, share common experiences, support each other and eventually reach out to the greater community of veterans in the Orlando area.

Randy Mixon at 808-3434391 or rmixon75@gmail.com When Helping Hurts: Small Group Experience Thursdays, through December 11, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., room 4205. Join them as they explore and unpack the principles of poverty alleviation in an accessible way. Each of the six lessons includes discussion questions, application exercises and materials for further learning. The cost is $10.99; purchase the workbook in the Northland Bookstore. Child care will be provided.

Maria Penzes at maria.penzes@northlandchurch.net or 407937-0554 Word Weavers Second Saturday of each month, 9:30 a.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. For writers of all levels. www.

Word-Weavers.com

Special Events CFCA’s “Home for the Holidays” Thursday, December 11, and Friday, December 12, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Sanctuary.

Featuring Central Florida Community Arts’ 300-voice choir and 100-member orchestra, “Home for the Holidays” is a Christmas spectacular the whole family will enjoy! Transport back in time to the 1930s and 1940s, where the music of Christmas found its sound and big band and swing entered the scene. Follow the hero and his family as he makes his way home for the holidays and the music that brought them together. General admission: $10; priority seating: $50 (these tickets are limited and include a professional recording of the CFCA

Community Choir’s brand-new Christmas CD); children age 3 and under are admitted for free. Nature’s Table Cafe will open at 5:30 p.m. both evenings, and doors will open at 7 p.m.

Sarah Mattingly at sarah.mattingly@ northlandchurch.net Human Trafficking Awareness Month Prayer Breakfast Saturday, January 10, 8 to 9:30 a.m., The Rink. January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and Northland is hosting the National Day of Prayer Breakfast focusing on this problem. Dr. Hunter is the honorary chairman of the National Weekend of Prayer. The goal is awareness, as well as what we can do as individuals, as a distributed church and as a community.

Dale Cowart at dale.cowart@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7165 Kings and Kingdoms Celebration Friday, December 5, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Sanctuary. Invite family and friends, and come to the free, annual Children’s Church celebration, Kings and Kingdoms, where the kids will share what they’ve learned this year. They’ve studied the Bible stories from Judges through Esther, as well as the stories from the life of King Jesus, according to Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Every first- through fifth-grader is invited and encouraged to participate in this joyful noise!

The hour-long celebration will be filled with familiar Bible stories and worship songs, and concludes with a brief reception, where you can view the children’s artwork from throughout the year. Register at the grade school rotunda.

Lindsay Johnson at lindsay.johnson@northlandchurch.net or 386-748-8406

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

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.

Ivan Portillo at ivan.portillo@northlandchurch.net or 407949-4000 Parking and Traffic Attendants Weekend volunteers are needed to help control traffic on Northland property before and after services. Help out as often or as little as you want.

Jeff Hess at jeff.hess@ northlandchurch.net or 407-272-9111

Phone Assistance Weekday volunteers are needed to answer phones and greet visitors. Flexible hours.

Ivan Portillo at ivan.portillo@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4000 Sermon interpreter If you can fluently interpret Spanish, we could use your help.

Laura Capizzano at laura.capizzano@northlandchurch.net Traducción del Sermón Nos encantaría trabajar con usted de forma voluntaria si usted puede interpretar Español.

Laura Capizzano at laura. capizzano@northlandchurch.net Special Needs Children and Teens Sundays, assist during the 11 a.m. worship service.

Heather Subbert at 407-9371828 or heather.subbert@northlandchurch.net Ushers and Greeters Greet and seat those attending worship services. No experience necessary.

Ivan Portillo at ivan.portillo@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4000 Welcome Team Believers are needed to make phone calls, welcoming first-time visitors and connecting with interested attendees regarding various ministry projects. Training provided, flexible hours.

Brian King at brian.king@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0567

Serve With Northland Blood Drive Sunday, December 7, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, November 8, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Northland at Longwood. In November, people donated 62 units, and as a result 186 lives were saved. To reduce your waiting time, you may schedule a time slot at www. floridasbloodcenters.org.

Ruth Sapp at ruth. sapp@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4039 Celebrate Recovery – Inside Co-facilitate weekly classes in the Seminole County jail. A workbook, a DVD and materials are available. Must have one or more years of recovery. Minimum commitment: twice a month.

Susan Lumb at susan.lumb@ northlandchurch.net Child Advocates Become a Guardian ad Litem. In an ideal situation, a child has a parent or caregiver paying attention, but for many children, there is no one. Will you give some of your time and compassion to such a child? As a GAL volunteer, a Court-Appointed Special Advocate, you would be there to speak in the child’s best interest.

Michelle Brightman at 407-6655386 or mbrightman@seminolecountyfl.gov Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) Weekly Good News Clubs are held in elementary schools in the area. They need volunteers from the schools, churches and the community with love for children and various skills set to serve and reach out to the children and families.

Jeneba Davies at 407-435-4673 or Jenesther1@bellsouth.net, or www.cefcenfl.org Disaster Response Teams Train and prepare for serving during times of disaster and local outreach field exercises.

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

Judy Head at judy.head@ northlandchurch.net or 407-388-5798

Co-facilitate Classes in the Jail Men, women or couples are needed to share their faith and knowledge with Seminole County inmates who desire a change in their lives. Training and workbooks are provided.

Thisis a twice-a-month commitment.

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

Training is provided.

Maria Penzes at maria. penzes@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0554 Financial Allies Needed Financial Allies are needed for Faith and Finances, a biblically integrated financial curriculum designed for low-income people.

Allies provide encouragement, advocacy and supportive friendship as a class participant strives to become economically self-sufficient.

Maria Penzes at 407-937-0554 Healing and Transition (HAT) Program Seeking men and women who can walk alongside men and women in the process of changing and building a Christ-centered life.

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

Susan Lumb at 321-297-2416, susan. lumb@northlandchurch.net or susan.lumb@ hatprogram.org Host Families Needed for Child in Crisis Loving Christian mentors and volunteer host homes are needed to temporarily house children through our Safe Families for Children ministry. Training is provided. Background checks are required.

Maria Penzes at 407937-0554 or maria.penzes@northlandchurch.net Host Families needed over the Christmas Holidays Mission to Japan, a Northland-supported ministry, is bringing several Japanese college students to Orlando to experience American culture and practice English. The program is Mission to Japan’s primary way of reaching Japan, where less than 1 percent of the people are Christian. Host families are needed December 17 through January 5 to receive students in the evenings and provide meals, a room and Christian friendship.

Warren Griffith at 407-243-8867 or info@ MissionToJapan.org Live Worship With Inmates Servant leaders are needed to attend worship in the jail and connect with the inmates.

Opportunities exist at all worship service times. No experience is necessary.

Dale Cowart at dale.cowart@northlandchurch.net Longwood Health Care Center Sundays, 9 a.m., sanctuary. Give hugs and show love to the residents of the facility behind Northland on Grant Street. People are needed to bring the residents to the Sunday 9 a.m. service at Northland at Longwood.

Patsy Grannan at 407-538-5209 or pjgrannan@yahoo.com Men Mentoring Fatherless Boys No age limit or experience required. Must be able to devote at least one hour per week.

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

David Keys at nlmentoring@ gmail.com Mentors and Classroom Assistants Needed Mentors and classroom assistants are

needed for Milwee Middle School students in Longwood. Need to be 18 years old or older and available at least one hour per week until the end of the school year. Must complete SCPS Dividend process.

Buzz Vincent, Milwee Middle School at 407-463-9398 or blv292@cfl.rr.com PetPals Saturdays, except the fifth Saturday of the month. Share your pets with people in nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, etc.

Becky Yeager at leahyeager@aol.com or 407-699-4903 Reading/Tutoring Ministry Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Goldsboro Elementary and Magnet School, Sanford. Adults through seniors, especially retirees, read as “Nanas” and “Papas” to kindergarteners and/or tutor second graders in reading or math for one, two, or three hours. Tutoring may be done on alternate days.

Mary Weeks at marykweeks@gmail. com or 407-636-5119.

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

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

Rebekah_richey@scps.k12. fl.us or 407-252-7009 Find other ways to serve in your community at northlandchurch.net/ blogs/serve_beyond/

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

Reveille Ministries at 407-333-0404 Abortion Recovery and Healing Daria Monroe at dmonroe@truelifechoice. com or 407-244-5529 or 407-929-6932 Central Florida’s Job Fair (CFEC.org) Wednesday, January 28, noon to 4 p.m., Central Florida Fairgrounds & Exposition Park, 4603 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando. Visit www.CFEC.org to preregister, get job fair tips, research the companies listed, get directions or search Central Florida’s Online Job Board.

Christian HELP at 407-834-4022 or christianhelp.org Community Bible Study Wednesdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Community United Methodist on 17-92.

Please join women from all backgrounds and levels of Bible knowledge to study Mark & Christian Living (Philemon,1-3, John and Jude). Children’s program is available. Ongoing registration.

Olga Lizardo at 407415-9578 or visit Orlando.CBSclass.org

accelerated or slowed down progress in such areas as the abolition of slavery, the provision of equal rights for women, the integration of the races and equality for all?

• Friends Talking Faith Tuesdays, 6:30 to 7 p.m., 90.7-FM radio.

“The Three Wise Guys” – Rabbi Steven Engel, Rev. Bryan Fulwider and Imam Muhammed Musri – discuss topics from the perspective of the different religions they represent. Upcoming topics: December 2 – “Faith and Religion: Conversation With Dr. John Dominic Crossan” (Part 1); December 9 – “Faith and Religion: Conversation with Dr. John Dominic Crossan” (Part 2); December 16 – “Faith and Religion: The Garden of Eden”; December 23 – “Faith and Culture: Give ’Til It Hurts”; and December 30 – “Faith and Society: End of the World – Religion and Science.”

Robert Ray at 407-415-8528 or Robert.Ray@nrmafla.com Summer Mission Trip to Japan Mission to Japan, a Northland-supported ministry, is planning a three-week mission trip to Japan for college students (ages 18 to 24) in summer 2015.

Warren Griffith at 407243-8867 or info@MissionToJapan.org

MEN Christian Businessmen’s Connection 7 to 8 a.m.: Tuesdays, Denny’s, Lee Road exit off Interstate 4; Wednesdays, First Watch, 2425 West 434, Longwood; Thursdays, Perkins, University & Forsyth.

A worldwide men’s ministry for 84 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 Pat Leupold at 407-538-6026, or Bob Britting at 316-7080483 Faithful and True Mondays, 6 to 8 p.m., Reformed Theological Seminary, Oviedo. Join a fellowship of men pursuing sexual integrity.

Pat Froelich at 407-949-4000, xt. 1852

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

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.

Judy Head at judy.head@northlandchurch.net 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 407-302-5220 Men’s neckties and dress shirts are needed to support the dress code for participants in the Healing and Transition (HAT) Program.

HAT is a program for men and women looking for life transformation following incarceration.

Donated cars assist with transportation to work.

Susan Lumb at 321-297-2416 or susan.lumb@hatprogram.org Bibles are needed for the Downtown Homeless Ministry. Donate new or used Bibles at the Northland Bookstore.

Dave Mullen at dmull77@yahoo.com

WOMEN

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

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

Interfaith Opportunities • Interfaith Discussion Wednesday, December 10, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Adventist University of Health Services, main campus, Florida Hospital, 671 Winyah Drive, Orlando. Has religion’s attitude toward human rights and social justice issues

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

Looking for ministry-related jobs in Central Florida?

Need to hire at your ministry?

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

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CONTACT INFO

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DISTRIBUTED SITES

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?

Barbara Olsen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7183 or barbara.olsen@northlandchurch.net

I want to seek counseling?

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

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

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

I want to become a member?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Austin, TX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 8 a.m. CT Brian and Anne Hankey: 512-379-0005 DeLand, FL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 11 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Laurie and Tim Klaus: pianolauriek@yahoo.com or 704-636-5966 San Luis, CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 9 a.m. MT Kim Patterson: mesadwellers@gmail.com or 719-672-0227 Venice, FL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sundays, 5 p.m.

Ron and Marcy Burth: marciabedford@yahoo.com or 941-493-6965 Waynesville, NC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturdays, 5 p.m.

Patrick and Shelley Porter: shelleyannporter@gmail.com or 828-550-2293

I am interested in Distributed Journeys?

Patti Harshey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0573 or patti.harshey@northlandchurch.net; or visit SomedayIsToday.net I want to help at Northland?

The Hub. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7178 or volunteer@northlandchurch.net I want to get involved in a serve project?

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

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

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

Quiero aprender más acerca de su Ministerio Hispano.

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

Anita Arce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-242-3642 or mrsclasdearce@gmail.com I have a special needs child or if I have special needs?

Heather Subbert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1828 or heather.subbert@northlandchurch.net I am facing an unforeseen/unexpected financial crisis and need guidance and resources?

LifeHope Info Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7151 Visit us online to submit an application: northlandchurch.net/lifehope Computer’s available in care center Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

I need information on jail/prison transition ministries?

Dale Cowart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7165 or dale.cowart@northlandchurch.net I need the Resource Advocate or FAO (Family Advocacy Office)?

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