Worship Guide-Respond 49, 2015 by Northland Church

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED

DECEMBER 5-7, 2015

WHAT'S CURRENT! FAIR TRADE CHRISTMAS EXPO

This Christmas, give an original gift with meaningful purpose. Northland is hosting Ten Thousand Villages and Latitudes, featuring fair trade artistic pieces. Selections will include Christmasthemed items, unique artwork, bags and jewelry. December 8 through 14 at the Northland Bookstore.

BAPTISM OPPORTUNITY

Come to the water. 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 13, 2 p.m., the Watkins’ home. Sign up at calendar.northlandchurch.net.

Info at calendar.northlandchurch.net.

CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP AT NORTHLAND

Pick a service; invite a friend! LONGWOOD and ONLINE Wednesday, December 23. . . . . . . . . 5, 7 p.m. Thursday, December 24. . . . 1*, 3*, 5*+, 7 p.m. OVIEDO Thursday, December 24. . . . . . . . 5 and 7 p.m. LAKE COUNTY Please join one of the Longwood services. *Spanish interpretation available. Sign language interpretation available.

FAMILY ADVENTURE NIGHT

LET US KNOW! New to Northland? Need prayer? Want to get connected? Let us know — just drop this card in an offering box, or stop by The Hub or an Info Kiosk in the foyer on your way out! PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY.

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WELCOME! Let’s worship God together! The mission of Northland, A Church Distributed is to Respond to God for the Benefit of Others. Our Vision is to see people coming to Christ and to be transformed together as we link locally and globally to worship and serve everywhere, every day. Join us! Our website has hundreds of archived worship services, stories about the great work God is doing and ways for YOU to Be the Church Everywhere, Every Day.

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

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

Bring the whole family for this time of celebration. This Christmas season, join Children’s Church for an unforgettable ADVENTure! Celebrate the Advent season together by eating a meal, having fellowship, singing carols and discovering the meaning of Christmas. Bring your family and a covered dish. Sunday, December 13, 5 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing.

STOP BY THE HUB

Child care for children age 3 and under only during all Christmas Eve worship services and during all regularly scheduled services the following weekend, December 26 to 28.

We need your help!

We’re so glad you’re here! Whether you are a regular attender or visiting for the first time, we’d love to meet you! Stop by The Hub for some coffee or just to say hi. And if you have any questions about Northland, how to get involved, or other resources and ministries we offer, we can help. Looking forward to meeting you!

More than 500 volunteers are needed to help care for the congregation during Christmas Eve services! Can you help? Let us know — email christmas@northlandchurch.net, call 407-949-4000, or stop by The Hub!

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

For info, email hub@northlandchurch.net.

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. Text any amount, followed by the word “northland,” to 45777 to get started (e.g. $50 northland). Contact April Guenther at 407-949-4000 with questions. Thank you!

Financial Report — November 24 to 30, 2015 This Week

This Year to Date

Need. . . . . . . . . . . 239,151 Need. . . . . . . . 11,479,248

Difference. . . . . (290,608)

Difference. . . . . . . (18,951)

Received. . . . . 11,188,640

Received. . . . . . . 220,200

All tithes and offerings go into one fund to resource ongoing ministry efforts, eliminate our building debt and fund future expansion over a two-year period. Learn more at tippingpoint.northlandchurch.net!

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.)

When God's Goal for Me Seems Too Near WORSHIP FOCUS:

Worship Christ today as the source of all hope. He sends us the hope we need to participate in His plan. He is the hope that overcomes the world, the hope that sustains the church.

SCRIPTURE FOCUS: Luke 1:26-33, 38 (NASB) Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the descendants of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. And coming in, he said to her, “Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.” But she was very perplexed at this statement, and kept pondering what kind of salutation this was. 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. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David; and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and His kingdom will have no end.” And Mary said, “Behold, the bondslave of the Lord; may it be done to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her.

“QUOTE: "''Advent is concerned with that very connection between memory and hope which is so necessary to man. Advent’s intention is to awaken the most profound and basic emotional memory within us, namely, the memory of the God who became a child. This is a healing memory; it brings hope. The purpose of the Church’s year is continually to rehearse her great history of memories, to awaken the heart’s memory so that it can discern the star of hope. … “It is the beautiful task of Advent to awaken in all of us memories of goodness and thus to open doors of hope.” – “Memory Awakens Hope,” by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, from “Seek That Which Is Above,” 1986

PRAYER: God of all hope and joy, open our hearts in welcome, that Your Son, Jesus Christ, at His coming may find in us a dwelling prepared for Him, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever. Amen.

Poinsettias … TO HONOR OR MEMORIALIZE YOUR LOVED ONES. To place your order by Thursday, 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 Gritter at barbara.gritter@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4000

Week 50: December 12-14 SERMON: Advent week 3: Meet Me at the Manger – When God’s Goal Is for Me to Support Others (Luke 1:39-45), with Pastor Joel C. Hunter. Week 51: December 19-21 SERMON: Advent week 4: Meet Me at the Manger – When God’s Goal Requires Me Following Up (Matthew 2:12; Luke 2:12, 16-20), with Pastor Joel C. Hunter.

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Given by Purchased plants will be placed as decorations throughout all sites and will be available for pickup in the lobby at the Longwood site Saturday, December 26. Any plants not picked up will be donated to local organizations.

WHAT'S CURRENT!

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED

DECEMBER 5-7, 2015

FAIR TRADE CHRISTMAS EXPO

CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP AT NORTHLAND

BAPTISM OPPORTUNITY

Info at calendar.northlandchurch.net.

FAMILY ADVENTURE NIGHT

Phone_______________________________________________________________________________________

northlandchurch.net

Prayer request: _ ____________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 12/5-7/2015

Child care for children age 3 and under only during all Christmas Eve worship services and during all regularly scheduled services the following weekend, December 26 to 28.

STOP BY THE HUB

We need your help!

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

For info, email hub@northlandchurch.net.

Financial Report — November 24 to 30, 2015 This Week

This Year to Date

Need. . . . . . . . . . . 239,151 Need. . . . . . . . 11,479,248 Received. . . . . . . 220,200

Received. . . . . 11,188,640

Difference. . . . . . . (18,951)

Difference. . . . . (290,608)

WHAT'S CURRENT!

NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED

DECEMBER 5-7, 2015

FAIR TRADE CHRISTMAS EXPO

CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP AT NORTHLAND

BAPTISM OPPORTUNITY

Info at calendar.northlandchurch.net.

FAMILY ADVENTURE NIGHT

Phone_______________________________________________________________________________________

northlandchurch.net

Prayer request: _ ____________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 12/5-7/2015

Child care for children age 3 and under only during all Christmas Eve worship services and during all regularly scheduled services the following weekend, December 26 to 28.

STOP BY THE HUB

We need your help!

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

For info, email hub@northlandchurch.net.

Financial Report — November 24 to 30, 2015 This Week

This Year to Date

Need. . . . . . . . . . . 239,151 Need. . . . . . . . 11,479,248 Received. . . . . . . 220,200

Received. . . . . 11,188,640

Difference. . . . . . . (18,951)

Difference. . . . . (290,608)

DECEMBER 2015

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BE THE CHURCH EVERYWHERE, EVERY DAY

DISTRIBUTED JOURNEYS 2016 Where is God calling you to GO this year? A life-changing experience awaits. Check out page 4, OR visit somedayistoday.net.

STUDENT MINISTRIES CHRISTMAS CAMP Calling all high school students! Join us for five days at Sharp Top Cove in Jasper, Georgia. Details on page 7.

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

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

About Northland, A Church Distributed WHAT WE BELIEVE The Bible

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

God

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

The Means of Salvation

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

Security, Assurance and Responsibility

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

Man

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

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)

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.

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Sundays . . . . 9 (sp), 11 a.m. (di) (sp); 5 p.m. Mondays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m.

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(di) Deaf/hard of hearing interpretation available (sp) Spanish interpretation available

NOT LOCAL?

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Join us for LIVE online worship at

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during any of our worship times!

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Live Concurrent Worship

¿Habla español?

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

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.!

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.

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.

’tis the season

Among the oxen (like an ox I’m slow) I see a glory in the stable grow Which, with the ox’s dullness might at length Give me an ox’s strength. Among the asses (stubborn I as they) I see my Saviour where I looked for hay; So may my beastlike folly learn at least The patience of a beast. Among the sheep (I like a sheep have strayed) I watch the manger where my Lord is laid; Oh that my baa-ing nature would win thence Some wooly innocence!

– C.S. Lewis, Poems, p. 122.

CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP SCHEDULE LONGWOOD and ONLINE Wednesday, December 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 and 7 p.m. Thursday, December 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 3, 5 and 7 p.m. Child care for children age 3 and under only during all Christmas Eve worship services and during all regularly scheduled services the following weekend, December 26 to 28.

Spanish interpretation, December 24. . . . . . . . . . 1, 3 and 5 p.m. Interpretation for the deaf, December 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 p.m.

OVIEDO Thursday, December 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 and 7 p.m., concurrent with Longwood.

LAKE COUNTY Lake County families are invited to worship at Longwood!

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Go on a DISTRIBUTED JOURNEY!

SERVE GLOBALLY

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

Distribute Yourself in 2016 BY PATTI HARSHEY

t’s here. The time is now. Someday is today. Northland’s short-term mission trips, called Distributed Journeys, for 2016 are on the calendar! If you have never experienced a short-term mission trip, or if you have a desire to stretch yourself and your faith further, the list below is a starting point. Detailed trip descriptions and a link to complete an application are on our website, somedayistoday.net. Join other Northlanders who will come together for an inspired and purposeful goal: to let God work in and through them to see His name glorified and His will done on earth as it is in Heaven. Visit the website. Complete an application. Change a life in 2016 – your own.

Kids in Jamaica.

Alaska.

Brazil Amazon boat trip.

2016 CALENDAR OF SHORT-TERM MISSION TRIPS LOCATION DATES MISSION AGE TEAM LEADER(S) EMAIL OF TEAM LEADER(S) PHONE APPLICATION DEADLINE

Egypt

April 15-24

Healing Grace Ministry

18-plus

Betsy Dasse

bsdasse@gmail.com

407-886-0131

January 8

Jamaica (College)

June 4-11

VBS, home visits, clinic

College or high school seniors

Liz Gritter

lizgritter@cfl.rr.com

407-923-2424

February 4

Jamaica (High school)

June 11-18

Students run a VBS

9th- to 12th-graders

Liz and Jack Gritter

lizgritter@cfl.rr.com

407-923-2424

February 11

Brazil – Amazon Boat Trip 1 June 11-19

Medical boat ministry to villages along the river

16-plus

Joanne Aman

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

407-766-1624

February 11

Dominican Republic (High school)

June 19-27

Building a chapel, VBS

9th-graders and up

Lisa and Mike Shaw

shawfamily92@gmail.com

407-212-1569

February 19

Costa Rica 1

July 8-15

Discipleship, VBS, evangelism

Families and adults

Cheryl Moyer

iopenr@cfl.rr.com

407-902-9227

March 8

Dominican Republic (Family)

July 9-16

VBS, Bible studies

Families and adults

Lisa and Rich Gailey

Lgailey91@gmail.com

407-415-8878

March 9

Dominican Republic (Middle school July 10-18 and up/teachers and nurses)

VBS, teacher training, building a chapel, health and nutrition workshops

Middle schoolers and up

Stephanie and Keith Williams sgwilliams585@yahoo.com

407-516-5366

March 10

Costa Rica 2

Discipleship, VBS, evangelism

Families and adults

Mary Lee Carter

mulls499@yahoo.com

407-923-9395

March 15

Jamaica (Family) July 16-23 VBS, building a home 5-plus with parent

Margie Morris and Kristen Alderman

margie@guignardcompany.com

407-234-8689

March 16

Alaska

July 24-30

Community outreach, evangelism

College or high school

Kailey Simpson

kailey.simpson@northlandchurch.net

407-620-0789

March 24

Cuba

September 11-18

Discipleship and construction

16-plus

Margie Morris

margie@guignardcompany.com

407-234-8689

May 11

Brazil – Amazon Boat Trip 2 October 15-23

Medical boat ministry to villages along the river

16-plus

Joanne Aman

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

407-766-1624

June 15

Ukraine – Orphan Camp

Orphan Ministry

16-plus

Abi Mills

abi.mills@northlandchurch.net

407-617-0368

Mid-March

July 15-22

June/July (TBD)

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SERVING TO EMPOWER LifeHope Childcare Prepares for Launch H

ave you noticed the beautification of the LifeHope Childcare Center cottages? Recently, workers added landscaping and an awning in anticipation of the arrival of our first children in December! The LifeHope Childcare Center is an extension of the LifeHope ministry to serve the needs of single parents overcoming life’s challenges by providing subsidized childcare and holistic case management. Children 6 weeks to 18 months old will benefit from a curriculum based on Montessori principles that focuses on their physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual development. The single mothers also will receive extensive holistic case management. This includes academic, employment, spiritual and emotional goals that lead to a life of self-sufficiency and spiritual and emotional maturity.

If you are interested in donating your time with these babies, contact Melissa Rivera at melissa.rivera@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4017. If you or a single mother you know would benefit from these services and going on this journey, email LHCC@ northlandchurch.net.

Requirements for the childcare center include: • Single mother with a child 6 weeks to 18 months old. • Proof of guardianship of child (birth certificate or custody paperwork). • Intrinsically motivated low-income single mother who wants to move to the next step in her journey. Mothers will be expected to actively participate in case management and attend weekly meetings with their advocate.

Melissa Rivera Joins CARE Center

he CARE Center welcomes its newest staff member, Melissa Rivera. Melissa is the director of the new LifeHope Childcare Center, next to The Rink. She will be responsible for the daily operations of the center. In addition, she will oversee the curriculum and development opportunities for the children, 6 weeks to 18 months old. To accomplish the center’s goals, she will work closely with the mothers of these children, in conjunction with the LifeHope ministry, to provide services to the families and to help facilitate their spiritual growth. Melissa has been a member of Northland since 2012. She graduated from UCF with a degree in elementary education and has been a teacher in Seminole County since 2001. She recently earned a master’s degree in HR training and development from Amberton University. Melissa and her husband of 13 years, Eddie, have three children: Alivia, 12; Gianna, 10; and Eddie, 2. They enjoy traveling to the mountains in the winter and going to the beach in the summer. Melissa also enjoys reading and trying new recipes that she finds on Pinterest. For volunteer opportunities at the LifeHope Childcare Center or to connect with Melissa, contact her at melissa.rivera@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4017.

Christmas House

Northland, Shared Hope International Partner

Monthly Ministry Meetings

JuST Faith Conference Addresses Human Trafficking

Quarterly Ministry Rally Starting in January, the CARE Center team will be adding a quarterly meeting for all ministries to meet together on one night. The goal is to build a stronger community among the ministries, collaborate as ministry leaders, and spotlight all the amazing work God is doing through each of us. Our first quarterly meeting will be January 28 from 7 to 9 p.m. and will be in place of the regularly scheduled monthly meetings for January. Dale Cowart at 407-949-7165 or dale.cowart@ northlandchurch.net. • Disaster Response – Fourth Tuesday of the month, 6 to 8 p.m., Fellowship Hall. • Faith Alliance (church collaboration anti-human trafficking ministry) – First Thursday of every month; visit FAtest.org for location. • 121Hope (Northland’s anti-human trafficking ministry) – Second Thursday of the month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall. • Adoption and Foster Care – Third Thursday of the month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall. • Prison and Jail Ministry – Fourth Thursday of the month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall.

hildren are being bought and sold for sex every night – in America. We, the church, have a mighty role in addressing and stopping this tragedy, if we are ready and willing. Join us for three days of inspiring speakers and workshops to gain practical knowledge on how to address trafficking in your community. The JuST Faith Summit draws on the success and leadership of Shared Hope International’s annual JuST Conference to bring learning and action to the faith community. Learn from survivors, law enforcement officers, prosecutors, recovery ministries and experienced restoration home providers about the critical need to engage the church in this battle. The conference will take place at Northland from April 20 to 22. For info about the speakers and the agenda, and to register, visit sharedhope.org/just-faith-summit.

oin us each month as we dig deeper into areas where you can start to serve. Monthly meetings are a great way to meet new people and find your “Us” with a similar interest in serving God.

n December 9, The Rink will be transformed into a Christmas House for prescreened families in need to shop for presents for their children. You can help by giving gifts or your time. Drop off new unwrapped gifts at the CARE Center during the week. Also, volunteers are needed December 8 and 9 for the operations team, welcome team and gift-wrapping team, and as store guides. Learn more about how you can give to the Christmas House at northlandchurch.net/christmashouse.

Local Serve Opportunities

ne of the most practical ways to “Be the Church” everywhere, every day is by serving locally in the community. Use your time, talents, and gifts that God has given you by serving here at Northland, or with one of our local partners or outreach projects. December 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ronald McDonald House December 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Downtown Homeless Ministry December 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harvest Time International December 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pathways to Care December 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Downtown Homeless Ministry To register for or find out more about these serve projects, visit calendar.northlandchurch.net/group/local_serving. Judy Head at judy.head@northlandchurch.net or 407388-5798

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MAKE A CONNECTION … Celebrating Advent Together BY REBECCA LANG

he Christmas season is often a frenetic time marked by schedules packed with holiday recitals, visiting relatives, endless shopping trips and Christmas parties. It can feel like the season is gone before it’s even started as you get caught up in the whirlwind of all that it represents. Advent leads us into Christmas and begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas. It’s a time to celebrate Christ’s birth (First Coming), but also a time of anticipation of and preparation for His Second Coming. During Advent, we’re reminded of how much we need a Savior. It’s an opportunity for us to pause, reflect on Christ’s introduction to the world, and look ahead as we prepare our hearts and minds for His return. Because Advent is meant to be a time of patience, reflection and anticipation, it requires that we slow down amid the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season and find ways to celebrate His presence in our lives with the people we love. In worship, we are intentional about celebrating Advent with liturgical readings, prayer and the lighting of the candles. But how can we be as intentional and purposeful in our own lives and with our own families in observing Advent? Following are just a few ways you can connect more deeply with one another and with Christ during the upcoming Advent season. “Behold the Lamb of God,” by Russ Ramsey, is an Advent narrative and family devotional written like a story and intended to be read one chapter a day. It was inspired by and is a companion to Andrew Peterson’s acclaimed album “Behold the Lamb of God: The True Tall Tale of the Coming of Christ.”

“Unwrapping the Greatest Gift: A Family Celebration of Christmas,” by Ann Voskamp, is an Advent devotional that has Scripture readings to go along with each story, questions and activities to engage the entire family, and beautiful illustrations to enhance each reading. It is a wonderful daily reminder of the sacredness of Christmas and the days and events leading up to Christ’s birth. Both of these Advent books can be purchased or ordered in the Northland Bookstore. Connie Rainwater, wife of Pastor Vernon Rainwater, shares practical and meaningful ways families can celebrate Advent, including by making a simple Advent wreath and setting aside time each week to gather together to light each candle in the wreath. Read the entire blog here, and get started on your family’s Advent wreath: northlandchurch.net/advent. Advent is also a time for fellowship, so our Children’s Ministries team has put together an exciting time for family ADVENTure this Christmas season. Everyone is invited for a time of fellowshiping around a meal, singing carols and discovering together the true meaning of Christmas. Learn more and sign up at calendar.northlandchurch.net. Questions? Contact Bethany Durys at bethany.durys@ northlandchurch.net. We hope that as your family sets aside time to celebrate Advent this season, you find these resources are helpful in preparing your hearts and minds. More than anything, our prayer is for your family’s Advent time to be filled with hopeful anticipation as you eagerly wait to celebrate Christmas and our Savior’s birth. Thanks go to Pete Geiger, Connie Rainwater and Bethany Durys for their contributions to this article.

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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. Jenna Blankespoor at 407-949-7194 or jenna. blankespoor@northlandchurch.net LUGrox Saturdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink. 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. An optional café meal is available for $3. If you’ve never been to a Student Ministries program before, register by completing the online profile at northlandchurch.net/middleschool.

FINAL LUGROX AND I AM THIRD FOR 2015 I AM THIRD: December 16 LUGrox: December 19

HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY

To register for any of these activities and for more detailed info, visit northlandchurch.net/highschool. Jenna Blankespoor at 407-949-7194 or jenna.blankespoor@ northlandchurch.net I AM THIRD Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink. Ninth- to 12thgraders are invited to an evening of small and large group discipleship, worship and community. Small groups meet from 6 to 6:50 p.m., food and games are available from 6:50 to 7:15 p.m., and everyone comes together at 7:15 p.m. First-time attendees are encouraged to complete the high school profile at northlandchurch.net/highschool before attending.

Mark Your Calendar! Jenna Blankespoor at 407-949-7194 or jenna. blankespoor@northlandchurch.net

Christmas Camp 2015 Calling all high school students! Join us for five days at Sharp Top Cove in Jasper, Georgia. We will play games, worship and experience the goodness of God’s creation. When: December 28 through January 1 Where: Sharp Top Cove, Young Life Camp in Jasper, Georgia Check-in: 6:30 a.m. Monday, December 28, The Rink Departure: 7 a.m. Monday, December 28, via Coach buses Return: 10 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, January 1, The Rink Sign-up: northlandchurch.wufoo.com/forms/christmascamp-2015

Servant Leadership Ministry We offer servant leadership training and opportunities to serve for 9th-graders (Setup Crew), 10th- to 12th-graders (LUGheads, and Welcome, Admin, Creative and Café teams) and college students (small group leaders and work crews). For more information and application links, go to northlandchurch.net/highschool.

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CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

Children’s Church

Cooperative School at Northland

Debbie Blahnik, Director of Children’s Ministries, at 407949-7162 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.

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

• 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

Volunteer of the Month: Bonnie Corrente Bonnie Corrente, has served faithfully on Monday nights greeting the children with her warm smile and creative teaching style. She has been sharing the truth of the Bible and her love for Christ with three year olds every week. Thank you, Bonnie for your commitment and your example of a loving servant. It’s a pleasure to serve with you!

Why did you make that? We learned how God watched over and rescued Jonah even when he did not obey. The Bible reveals that we should obey God (Jonah 1:1-17).

Mark Your Calendar! Family ADVENTure Night Sunday, December 13, 5 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. This Christmas season, join Children’s Church for an unforgettable ADVENTure! Bring the whole family to celebrate the Advent season together by eating a meal, having fellowship, singing carols and discovering the meaning of Christmas. Register at calendar.northlandchurch.net.

JUMPSTART! Third Saturday of the month, January 16 through May 21, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. Got a fifthgrader in your home? Then you’re aware that middle school is just around the corner. Need some help navigating your child through this transitional period? Check out JumpStart! Northland’s Student Ministries team is partnering with Children’s Ministries on this fun and relational program, designed to help your fifth-grader transition smoothly from kids church to LUGrox, our Middle School Ministry. Lindsay Johnson at lindsay.johnson@northlandchurch.net.

Young Disciples Step 1 Wednesdays starting January 20, 6:15 to 8 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing, room 5100. Is your child ready to be baptized? Details on page 8.

Young Disciples Step 2 Wednesdays starting March 9, 6:15 to 8 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing, room 5100. Is your child ready to take First Communion? Details on page 8. Lindsay Johnson at lindsay.johnson@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7153

WAYS TO RESPOND Baptisms Adult Baptisms Sunday, December 13, 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 Young Disciples course for grade school-aged children prior to baptism, but it is not mandatory. Debbie Blahnik at debbie.blahnik@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7162 Infant Baptism/Dedication Class Saturday, January 16, 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: The 30 Years After the Resurrection Sundays, 10:45 a.m. to noon, rooms 4206-07. Learn about the envelope-pushing activities of Peter and Paul as the Holy Spirit coached them on their missions throughout the Roman Empire. Come a few minutes early for refreshments, and make some new friends. Child care is available. Wayne Lukens at wlukens@cfl.rr.com or 407-4971849 FaithAbility Sundays, 9 a.m., room 4218. This is a weekly Bible study for adults with intellectual disabilities. Join them as they learn about who God is and what He has done according to His Word. Registration is required. For more information or to register, contact the group at faithability@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1828. Firm Foundations Sundays, 9:15 to 10:30 a.m., room 4209. If you were going to read the most important book ever written, where would you begin? If you said, “At the beginning,” this class is for you. If you find the Bible confusing, or if you wonder what it really says, you need to study it – starting at the beginning. Sign up at calendar.northlandchurch.net. Don Pederson at don_pederson@ntm.org or 407625-9086 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

CHILDREN Young Disciples Step 1 Wednesdays starting January 20, 6:15 to 8 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing, room 5100. Is your child ready to be baptized? This five-week study guides children in navigating the foundational teachings of Jesus and the apostles in a child-friendly

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

environment. It is designed to help children in grades two through five understand more about salvation, baptism and other tenets of the faith, and concludes with the celebration of baptism February 24. A parent or adult must attend classes with the child. The one-time fee to participate is $5 per child, which you can pay at the first class. Lindsay Johnson at lindsay.johnson@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7153 Young Disciples Step 2 Wednesdays starting March 9, 6:15 to 8 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing, room 5100. Is your child ready to take First Communion? This six-week study teaches children in grades two through five what it means to live as disciples of Christ. Children, alongside their parent or mentor, will explore the seven ways we respond to God for the benefit of others: by worshiping, reading the Bible, sharing our stories, being in community, praying, serving and living generously. The study concludes with the celebration of Communion on April 13. A parent or adult must attend classes with the child. The one-time fee to participate is $5 per child, which you can pay at the first class. Lindsay Johnson at lindsay.johnson@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7153

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. Mike Long at 407-625-3015 or mlong@brewerlong. com Bible Boot Camp Thursdays, through December 10 (no meetings September 10 and Thanksgiving Day), 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., room 4218. Bible Boot Camp is a weekly Bible study for new Christian men looking for their next steps and for guys who have been Christians for years who want to revive their walk with the Lord. John Small at smalljhsd@embarqmail. com or 352-875-5254 Man in the Mirror Men’s Study Tuesdays, 6:45 to 8 a.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Learn how to be a disciple, make disciples and live all in for Christ. This video study is taught by Patrick M. Morley of Man in the Mirror. 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

WOMEN Foundations Bible Study (for Women) Wednesdays starting January 13, 6:30 to 8 p.m., room 4216. Want to be confident and empowered, and grow closer to the Lord? Are you tired of living a roller coaster Christian experience? Or have you recently made a commitment to Christ? Then this Bible study is perfect for you! Plus, it’s a nice way to get to know other

women from Northland. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net. Kari Maggard at Karimaggard@gmail.com or 407-592-3001 Foundations 2 Bible Study (for Women) Mondays starting January 11, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., rooms 4209-10. Would you like to have more of an impact for Christ where you live and work? Would you like to live out your Christian walk moment by moment and grow deeper in your relationship with Christ? We will study the Bible and receive training with other women from Northland. Let’s discover together how our lives can count for His Kingdom! For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net. Kari Maggard at Karimaggard@gmail.com or 407-592-3001 Priscilla Shirer’s “The Armor of God” Mondays starting January 18, 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., or Tuesdays starting January 19, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink. All day, every day, an invisible war rages around you. A cunning, devilish enemy seeks to wreak havoc on everything that matters to you--your emotions, your mind, your family and your future. But his reign stops here, right now, with you! The enemy always fails miserably when he meets a woman dressed for the occasion, a woman who is armed and dangerous! Learn how to put on your spiritual armor, stop the devil in his tracks, and secure victory in practical, everyday living. Join Priscilla Shirer for this life-changing study that will bring light to the war around you and challenge you to suit up, stand firm and secure victory in your life! For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura. pinckard@northlandchurch.net. Barbara Montgomery at biblestudy777@cfl.rr.com

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, February 20, 2016, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Longwood site. 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.net. Register at calendar.northlandchurch.net or email to: belong@northlandchurch.net. Rebecca Lang at 407-937-1807 or rebecca.lang@ northlandchurch.net

or abuse, and later, symptoms – depression, struggles with relationships, anxiety and more – can erupt unexpectedly in everyday connections. This seminar, for therapists, practitioners, ministry leaders and advocates, is committed to cultivating a deeper understanding of the impact of trauma and abuse while equipping practitioners with the understanding and the tools to engage past trauma effectively. Student rates: $300 (early bird) or $350; rates for others: $375 (early bird) or $425. Rebecca Lang at rebecca.lang@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1807 Faith and Finances Wednesdays starting January 13, 6 to 8 p.m., rooms 5106-07. We will eat, laugh and struggle together as we learn to overcome obstacles, set savings goals, make spending plans, manage debt and more! This 10-week class is designed for those with a lower income and a limited amount of financial background. A free meal and child care are included. The workbook costs $10 and is available on the first day of class. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura. pinckard@northlandchurch.net. Carol Davila at carol.davila@northlandchurch.net or 407-619-7710 Marriage 911 Wednesdays starting February 17, 7 p.m., rooms 4206-07. Is your marriage in crisis? Are you separated? Do you feel you may be on the verge of divorce? Or maybe the problems eating away at your relationship don’t seem that bad now but appear to be getting worse, and you don’t know what to do. If you identify with any of these, Marriage 911 may have the answers you’re looking for. Attend with or without your spouse, as men and women participate separately. The 13-week course is led by Marv and Linda Rooks, who themselves survived a three-year separation in the ’90s. Books are available in the Northland Bookstore. For child care, contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net. Linda Rooks at lindarooks@embarqmail.com or 407-6448619 Marriage Prep Sundays starting January 10, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., The Rink. Are you getting married or considering marriage? See why more than 1,800 couples have gone through this comprehensive course covering marriage intimacy, roles and responsibilities, finance, family dynamics, love languages, communication, conflict resolution and much more. Olga Hagedorn at olgahagedorn@ yahoo.com

2016 Jamaica Distributed Journey Information Meeting Sunday, December 6, 4 to 5 p.m., room 4209. This is a trip designed specifically for families. The team will build one or two small houses for a Jamaican family in the mornings. In the afternoons, the team will facilitate a Children’s Bible Time, during which stories, crafts, games and songs will be shared with Jamaican children. We also will purchase food baskets and deliver them to the most vulnerable and needy. Margie Morris at margie@guignardcompany.com or 407-2348689

New Testament Survey: 27 Documents About Jesus Sundays starting January 3, 10:45 a.m. to noon, rooms 4206-07. The New Testament is a collection of 27 documents that talk about Jesus: who He is, and what He said and did, and why knowing that is so important. In this yearlong adventure, we’ll talk about why each of these writings was selected to be in the New Testament and why others were left out. Each book has its own author, theme, historical environment and purpose, and combined, the books provide one of history’s most rewarding, diverse and fascinating texts. Learn, make new friends, and deepen relationships with old friends. Wayne Lukens at wlukens@cfl.rr.com or 407-365-4735

Effective Trauma Care Seminar Thursday and Friday, February 4 and 5, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., rooms 4206-07. A staggering number of people have experienced trauma

To Be Told Saturday, February 6, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Rink. We all have a story. Attend this event, and explore how your story shapes

your faith, understanding of self, relationships and engagement in everyday life, sometimes in unhealthy ways. By exploring the complexities of your story, you will discover the true goodness of relationships, delight and love that God desires for you. Student rates: $50 (early bird) or $65; rates for others: $70 (early bird) or $85. Rebecca Lang at rebecca.lang@northlandchurch.net or 407937-1807 “Understanding Spiritual Gifts” Sundays starting January 17, 10:45 a.m., room 4204. Have you ever considered what it would be like for believers to know their spiritual gifts and use them to equip other believers to serve God, the church and others? Join us for a study on “Understanding Spiritual Gifts,” by Kay Arthur, David Lawson and BJ Lawson. This study presents biblical truths to enable believers to be firmly grounded and equipped to move forth in their divine purpose, plan and calling in ministry. The book is available for $7.99 in the Northland Bookstore. Child care will be provided. Rhonda Mixon at rraa4mix@ gmail.com

MEN Man in the Mirror Men’s Group: “Spiritual Leadership” Sundays, 6:45 to 8 a.m., room 1118. Leadership. Everyone experiences it, or the lack of it, in daily life. Whether they are leaders in the business world or the church, for those called to lead, “Spiritual Leadership: Moving People on to God’s Agenda,” by Henry T. Blackaby and Richard Blackaby, is a guide to understand God’s design for spiritual leaders. Bob Shoemaker at bshoemaker@ compass1.org or 407-599-3132 Men’s Life in Community Tuesdays starting January 19, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Most of us live in a shadow of what God intended for us. Life in Community calls us into the light. Reclaiming Scripture’s stunning vision of gospel-centered community, it inspires us to live in love unbounded. Held during the Women’s Community Bible study, this is an opportunity for men to study and work out the scriptural implications for life. JT Almon II at jalmon18@cfl.rr.com or 321-277-4505

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. Frank Turner at 407-599-9770 or Carol Sorensen at 407-617-0449 or Doug Stolfo at idougs@aol.com 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., The Rink. 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 John Williams at celebraterecovery@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1799 COSA Thursdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., room 4213. Cosa is a recovery program for men and women whose lives have been affected by someone else’s compulsive sexual behavior. Child care available. Dixie at LongwoodCOSA@aol.com or 407-312-3494, or cosa-recovery.org Divorce Recovery Tuesday evenings starting January 5; call for time and location. A divorce is a devastating, traumatic event for which even the strongest individuals find themselves unprepared. This group offers a series of programs designed to address those aspects of your life that are most impacted by ending your marriage relationship: your physical self, mental self, emotional self and spiritual self. Registration and orientation are required before attending this 15-week session. The cost: $5 to register and $22 for the workbook. Child care will be provided. Donna Delzingaro at donnadd@cfl.rr.com or 407-937-1749 His Way Thursdays, 7 p.m., rooms 1115-1117, Student Ministries and Care Center. A Christ-centered, 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 Life’s Healing Choices Thursdays starting September 17, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., rooms 4216 and 5103. Life’s Healing Choices offers freedom from our hurts, hang-ups and habits through eight healing choices that promise true happiness and life transformation. You’ll find real answers, real hope and a real future – one healing choice at a time. The cost: $14.99 for the book, available in the Northland Bookstore. Laurie Jean Harrington at lauriejean2@bellsouth.net or 407-927-4393 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 Thursdays, 7:45 to 9 p.m., room 4215. 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 Shoulder to Shoulder Every other Sunday, 2 p.m., Winter Springs. This is a Christian healing support group for divorced or separated women. Call or email for specific location. Fenella Padrino at 407-308-9186 or fenellapadrino@gmail.com 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 Tuesday evenings starting January 5; call for time and location. This support group is for those individuals who are separated with court papers pending and under the leadership of the Divorce Recovery ministry. Registration and orientation are required before attending this 15-week session. The cost: $5 to register and $22 for the workbook. Child care will be provided. Donna Delzingaro at donnadd@cfl.rr.com or 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: $19.95 at Northland’s bookstore. Bryan at 816206-4167, Jim at 407-701-7796, or Kevin Urichko at 407-949-7166 or kevin.urichko@ northlandchurch.net SAA for Men Mondays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., room 1115, Student Ministries and Care Center and Thursdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., room 4217. 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

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. Our the prayer request voicemail is 407-949-4025. Gus Davies at 407-9494008 or gus.davies@northlandchurch.net

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS Adoption/Foster Care Ministry Third Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Are you interested or experienced in adoption or foster care? This group provides information, community and enrichment. Child care is available; contact Laura Pinckard at laura.pinckard@ northlandchurch.net. Dale.Cowart at dale. cowart@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7165 Anti-Human Trafficking Ministry Meeting Second Thursday of each month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall. If you have a passion for anti-trafficking, join other Northland members to take action through specific roles needed to end trafficking in our community. Abi Mills at abi.mills@ northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0547 Arabic Distributed Church Sundays, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., the Rink. 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. 407-9494018, ext. 1712 or arabic@northlandchurch.net

Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) of Central Florida Third Monday of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., rooms 4209-10. This gathering is to bring awareness to Child Evangelism Fellowship’s vision, ministries and strategies.

10 CEF is launching a seasonal initiative this year called Christmas Across America. The goal is to reach 100,000 children this Christmas with the gospel message. Our target is children who do not go to church or have not heard that Jesus can save them. You can help by hosting a Christmas club or gathering in your home or neighborhood. All materials are free. Our staff can assist you with the resources. Jeneba Davies at 407435-4673 or Jenesther1@bellsouth.net Co-ed Flag Football Saturdays, 9:30 a.m., Sunnytown Park, Casselberry. Join us for adult coed flag football for 6 on 6 with halftime devotionals. No skills required. Just looking for fun and fellowship. Dan Brown at 269-599-6537 or Chris Curran at 407-687-6537 or tbbuc40@ netzero.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 Golf Ministry - Links Fellowship of Central Florida Second Friday of each month, various locations. Links is a nondenominational Christian ministry whose mission is to link golfers around the world with other Christian golfers. Each month they have a different speaker and golf format. The cost is reasonable and includes golf, a cart, range balls, tax and prizes. and reservations: Parks Reinhardt at 407-335-4223 or linksfellowship@cfl.rr.com Hispanic Gathering Sundays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall. “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!” Psalm 133:1. Join them for a joyful time of worship and going deeper in studying God’s word in Spanish. Leonardo Mateus at leonardo. mateus@northlandchurch.net or 407-459-3650 Reunión Dominical Hispana Domingos Domingos, 9:30 a 10:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall. “Mirad cuan Bueno y cuan delicioso es habitar los hermanos juntos en armonía!” Sal.133:1. Únete a ellos para un hermoso tiempo de alabanza y adoración profundizando en el estudio de la palabra de Dios en español. Leonardo Mateus a leonardo.mateus@northlandchurch.net or 407-459-3650. 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. Cassie Small at cassandra.543@juno.com or 407-834-5203 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. 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. Stephanie Ball at stephanieball1@yahoo.com and Lindsey Coburn at lcoburn@stetson.edu Motorcycle Ministry Heroes Toy Ride Saturday, December 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., call for meeting location. The motorcycle ministry participants will ride to a free Orange County Parks and Recreation annual Christmas event. This popular event will feature pioneer demonstrations, barbecue and campfire cooking by the Fort Christmas Historical Society, and local FFA chapters and 4-H Clubs. Also, community groups will sell gator meat, stew, biscuits and more. The group will meet at 9:30 and depart at 10. Bring a toy to add to Santa’s sleigh to donate to Mayor Teresa Jacobs’ Holiday Heroes Toy Drive, which benefits Orange County youths. Lori Landers at 352-729-6912 PetPals Saturdays, except the fifth Saturday of the month. Share your pets with people in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and more. Ann Clark at ann@clarkmail.us or 407-8087892 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 407-470-3431 or alwaysgone_us@yahoo.com, Sue Steward at 407-314-5817, or meetup. com/OACS08 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. Ivan Portillo at ivan.portillo@northlandchurch.net 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. Ivan Portillo at ivan. portillo@northlandchurch.net 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

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 Finance Department Needs Volunteers Northland’s Finance Department has openings for volunteer positions on its cash counting and data entry teams. Northland processes its offering on Tuesdays and has a rotating team of folks who sort, count and process the offerings. If you are gifted in this area, have availability on Tuesdays once or twice a month, and feel the call to serve, contact Donna Gagnon at 407-937-0565 or donna.gagnon@northlandchurch.net for more information and to set up a meeting to see how you may be used for Kingdom purposes. 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 407-949-4000 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. Ivan Portillo at ivan. portillo@northlandchurch.net or 407-9494000 Traducción del Sermón Nos encantaría trabajar con usted de forma voluntaria si usted puede interpretar Español. Ivan Portillo at ivan.portillo@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4000 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 6, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4 to 8 p.m.; Monday, December 7, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Northland at Longwood. In November, many people donated blood, and as a result 90 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 Christians in Public Education CIPE inspires Christians to embrace their God-ordained role as missionaries in public education, whether as teachers, custodians, bus drivers, cafeteria workers or administrators, helping them to recognize how their walk as Christians impacts everyone around them. Nan Parker at 352-602-9200 or nancparker@gmail.com, Gracia Miller at 407-415-1461 or millergracia@gmail.com, christiansinpubliceducation.org or ceai.org 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 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 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. Dale Cowart at dale.cowart@ Northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7165 Harvest Time International Needs Volunteers Volunteers are needed to check in clients, do office work, stock shelves and sort relief products Mondays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. They also accept community service volunteers. 407-878-5526 or volunteer@harvesttime.org

Summer Mission Trip to Japan (for college students) Mission to Japan, a Northland-supported ministry, is planning a three-week mission trip to Japan for college students (ages 18 to 22) from May 5 to 25, 2016. Warren Griffith at 407-243-8867 or info@MissionToJapan.org

Special Events

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

Fair Trade Christmas Expo Starting Tuesday, December 8, Northland Bookstore. This Christmas, give an original gift with meaningful purpose! Northland’s bookstore is hosting Ten Thousand Villages and Latitudes, featuring fair-trade artistic pieces. Selections will include Christmasthemed items, unique artwork, bags and jewelry. Donna Kannon at donna. kannon@northlandchurch.net or 407-9497199

Hospice of the Comforter Volunteers provide patient and family support, as well as crucial administrative assistance, community outreach, fundraising and help with special projects. Free training is provided. Volunteer Services Department at 407-379-2254, or hospiceofthecomforter. org/volunteers

Beyond Northland

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 Meals on Wheels, Etc. Meals on Wheels, Etc. provides homedelivered meals, transportation services and other services to vulnerable seniors in Seminole County. Marci Carter at 407333-8877, ext.103, or mcarter@mealsetc.org. Men Mentoring Fatherless Boys No age limit or experience required. Must be able to devote at least one hour per week. David Keys at nlmentoring@gmail.com Mentors and Classroom Assistants 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, 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Goldsboro Elementary Magnet School, Sanford. Adults through seniors, especially retirees, read as Nanas and Papas to kindergarteners and/or tutor first- or second-graders in reading or math for one, two or three hours. Tutoring may be done on alternate days. Rebekah Richey at handr527@aol.com or 407-252-7009

ADULTS Abortion Recovery Bible study for post-abortive men or women that meets in a confidential, supportive setting. Reveille Ministries at 407-333-0404 CBMC Outreach Luncheon Thursday, December 3, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Winter Park Civic Center, 1050 W. Morse Blvd., Winter Park. CBMC Orlando is hosting its annual Message of Salvation outreach luncheon for men who do not yet know Jesus Christ. The speaker is Steve Casbon, president and CEO of Ambassador Development Group, a private equity investment firm. The cost: $18. Armand Dauplaise at 407-221-3114 or adauplaise@ aol.com Central Florida’s Job Fair (CFEC.org) Wednesday, January 27, noon to 4 p.m., Central Florida Fairgrounds & Exposition Park, 4603 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando. Visit www.CFEC.org to preregister, get job fair tips, research the companies listed, get directions or search Central Florida’s Online Job Board. Christian HELP at 407-834-4022 or christianhelp.org Community Bible Study Wednesdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Community United Methodist on 17-92. Please join women from all backgrounds and levels of Bible knowledge to study the Scriptures. New study of 1st and 2nd Corinthians starting September 9. Children’s program is available. On-going registration. Olga Lizardo at 407-415-9578 or visit Orlando.CBSclass.org Gleaning September into June, local farms. The Society of St. Andrew invites you to go gleaning! Volunteer groups, families and individuals are needed to gather leftover produce from local farms after harvest for distribution to those in need. Rev. Jim Tinkey is available to present a program with groups about gleaning. endhunger.org, Rev. Jim Tinkey at fl-gleaning@endhunger. org, or 863-224-0403 Host Family Needed Orangewood Christian School is accepting applications to host its international students! Host families must agree to house students for 10 months, support academic and social development, and

help students grow in faith. Host families get a monthly stipend of $1,000 per student. Please consider joining in this wonderful opportunity to share the gospel. Rory McNamara at Rmcnamara@ orangewoodchristian.org or 407-339-0223, ext. 242 Interfaith Opportunities • 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 Muhammad Musri – discuss topics from the perspective of the different religions they represent. Upcoming topics: December 1 – “Faith and Society: Immigration and Persecution” with guest Brigadier Martin Xuereb, Malta Migrant Offshore Aid Station director; December 8 – “Faith and Culture: Religious Identity and Assimilation – Chanukah and more”; December 15 – “Faith and Science: What Does It Mean to Be Human?” with guest Dr. Rick Potts, Washington, D.C., Smithsonian Human Origins project director”; December 22 – “Faith and Society: The Missoula Peace Sign – The Complexity of Peace; Christmas,” with guest Jan Selby, St. Paul, Minn., founder of Quiet Island Films; and December 29 – “Faith and Religion: Religious Questions From Older Adults.” • Interfaith Discussion Wednesday, December 9, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Adventist University of Health Sciences, main campus, Florida Hospital, 671 Winyah Drive, Orlando. Topic: What does your faith tradition teach about others’ faiths? What do your faith’s holy writings say about how those of your faith should relate to those of other faiths? At a practical level, how do those of your faith typically relate to those of other faiths? The discussions are respectful, open and candid, and the participants represent a variety of faith traditions as well as those who question the validity of faith altogether. Admission is free. Everyone is invited. Robert Ray at 407-415-8528 or Robert.Ray@ nrmafla.com Post Abortive Counseling These post-abortion ministries share the healing grace of Jesus without judgment. • Choices Women’s Clinic 2992 Edgewater Dr., Orlando. Stella King at truelifechoice.org, 407-244-5529 or SKing@truelifechoice.org • Sanford & Oviedo Crisis Pregnancy Center 1002 S. French Ave., Sanford. Andrea Krazeise at sanfordcpc.com or 407-323-3384 • Cornerstone Pregnancy Center 2025 Culver Rd., Orlando. Michelle Lewis at 407-208-9058 or directorofcpc@ gmail.com Revelation Study With Bible Study Fellowship International (BSF) September through May 2016. This is an interdenominational, in-depth Bible study of the book of Revelation. For class locations, dates, times and registration information, contact: • Orlando evening women’s class – Killarney Baptist in Winter Park, Gina Horton at vhorton827@aol.com • Southwest Orlando day women’s class – First Baptist Windermere, Yvonne Zavada at yvonnezavada@gmail.com • Northwest Orlando day women’s class – First Baptist Sweetwater in Longwood, Mimi Certo at Mimi@findsomewinmore. com • Oviedo day women’s class – First Baptist Oviedo, Stacey Gleason at sagleason@ bellsouth.net • Orlando evening men’s class – First Baptist

Winter Park, Gary Klein at garykleinbsf@ gmail.com www.bsfinternational.org

MEN The Larger Story Boot Camp Thursday, February 4, 8 p.m. through Sunday, February 7, noon, Warren W. Willis United Methodist Camp, Fruitland Park. Men, join other men on a four-day quest to recover your masculine soul and discover your role in “the larger story,” based on the book “Wild at Heart,” by John Eldredge. The cost: $185. Register at TheLargerStory.com. Kirk Solberg at KirkSolberg@Smileartists. com or 321-277-6801 Christian Businessmen’s Connection 7 to 8 a.m.: Tuesdays, IHOP Restaurant, 1345 Lee Road, Orlando; Wednesdays, First Watch, 2425 West 434, Longwood; Thursdays, Perkins, University & Forsyth, Winter Park. A worldwide men’s ministry for 85 years (www.cbmc.com) that meets for fellowship, prayer and discussion of God’s principles for business. Armand Dauplaise at 407-221-3114 or adauplaise@aol.com, or Pat Leupold at 407-538-6026, or Jef Walker at 407-690-2834.

PARENTS NearHim Home Educators Supports and encourages families that God has called to teach their children at home. www.nearhim.com

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

Donations

Please take clean, usable clothing, toys, household items, nonperishable food items and supplies to The Sharing Center, Fairmont Plaza, 600 N. Highway 1792, Longwood. 407-260-9155 or www. thesharingcenter.org Nonperishable food items can be placed into the designated wooden boxes in the lobby of the Worship Center and in the Student Ministries and Care Center. 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

Looking for ministry-related jobs in Central Florida? Need to hire at your ministry?

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

CONTACT INFO

WHOM DO I CONTACT IF:

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

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

Send newspaper correspondence to: newspaper@northlandchurch.net.

I need the Hospital Ministry to pay a visit? Chris Nielsen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7149 or hospitalvisits@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 Gilbert Kingsley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0540 gilbert.kingsley@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 special needs.

Find out more at northlandchurch.net/access Heather Subbert at heather.subbert@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1828

Northland is becoming a church of distributed churches, a family of spiritual families. More and more, the larger congregation of Northland is also comprised of smaller, distributed churches – spiritual families that form outside the walls of the building as they follow Jesus together and live out the mission of Jesus in their everyday lives. All of Northland will continue to gather together for weekend worship services, whether in person or online, but being the church isn’t limited to the worship service. The distributed churches also form the church right where people live, as they get together in homes, in offices, on campuses or in coffee shops for meals, fellowship, the study of Scripture, prayer, service and reaching out to those not yet included (Acts 2:42-47). Are you interested in learning more? We would love to help you. Together we can form the church outside the walls of a building and bring God’s love to the world. Start the journey toward being the church at one of the Intro to Distributing the Church sessions. Sign up for a session at The Hub or at distributedchurch.com.

I am interested in a Care Ministry? Barbara Olsen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7183 or barbara.olsen@northlandchurch.net I want to become a member? Rebecca Lang. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1807 or rebecca.lang@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 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 hub@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

DISTRIBUTED HUBS LAKE COUNTY SITE The Seventh-Day Adventist Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30 p.m. 18440 Highway 441, Mount Dora, FL 32757 The church is on the south side of Highway 441. Look for the “Northland” sign. Facebook.com . . . . www.facebook.com/northlandmountdora General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-4000 Jeremy Bell, Site Pastor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-949-7184 or jeremy.bell@northlandchurch.net 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 Dr. Dan Lacich, Site Pastor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1815 or dan.lacich@northlandchurch.net

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. Leonardo Mateus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1824 or leonardo.mateus@northlandchurch.net I have a special needs child or if I have special needs? Heather Subbert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-1828 or heather.subbert@northlandchurch.net I am facing an unforeseen/unexpected financial crisis and need guidance and resources? 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 information on 121Hope Anti-Trafficking Ministry? Abi Mills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-937-0547 or abi.mills@northlandchurch.net