Worship Guide-Respond 7 by Northland Church

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FEBRUARY 12-14, 2011

MONEY: In God We Trust? An Alternative or a Connection to People? A MESSAGE FROM DR. JOEL C. HUNTER, SENIOR PASTOR (Read about Northland’s senior pastor, Dr. Hunter, and his life in ministry at northlandchurch.net/joelhunter.) In this message, Dr. Hunter will continue his series “Money” by focusing on money as a powerful temptation away from relationships. Our culture idolizes profit over loyalty. We give money a stronghold when we overuse it or become overly dependent on material things.

NOTES

Matthew 26:14-16 (NASB) “Then one of the twelve, named Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said, ‘What are you willing to give me to betray Him to you?’ And they weighed out thirty pieces of silver to him. From then on he began looking for a good opportunity to betray Jesus.”

Worship focus Worship Christ today as our Deliverer. He frees us from those things in our lives that we would substitute for meaningful relationship. Only in Him can we find true fulfillment.

Prepare for Next Week’s Worship:

worship.northlandchurch.net Grab a Respond. Newspaper Looking for opportunities to connect? Pick up a Respond. newspaper every weekend in the lobby. It is your gateway to practical ways to respond to God in worship everywhere, every day!

New to Northland?

What’s Current

Welcome! We’re so glad you’ve joined us today! Please tell us a little about yourself. Just drop this card in an offering box or stop by an Info Kiosk in the foyer on your way out — we’d love to get to know you!

MEMBERSHIP BELONG STUDY

New Session Begins February 20 If you’re interested in membership at Northland, register for this sixweek class. Info on page 5 in Respond. or at northlandchurch.net/calendar/ details/belong_study/

Name(s)_________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

E-mail___________________________________________________________________

Tithes & Offerings Electronic giving is available at the kiosks located in the lobby or online at generous.northlandchurch.net. Offering envelopes are at all giving boxes. Contact Twila Roberts at 407-949-4000 with questions. Financial Report — February 1 to 7, 2011 This Week This Year Need. . . . . . . . . 250,505 Need. . . . . . . . . 1,503,030 Received. . . . . . 250,878 Received . . . . . . 1,302,230 Difference. . . . . . . . 373 Difference. . . . . (200,800)

Address_________________________________________________________________

WORSHIP IN THE ARTS

Summer Camp at Northland! Kids in grades 3-8 discover how to worship God through various arts. Registration opens February 15. Info on page 4 in Respond. or at northlandchurch.net/calendar/ details/worship_in_the_arts_camp/

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Tickets On Sale Now!

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Which site are you attending? [ ] Longwood

[ ] Mount Dora

[ ] Oviedo

DADDYDAUGHTER DANCE

[ ] Other_ ______________________________________________________________

Dads, make memories with your daughters at this special gala event!

Friday, March 4, 6:30 p.m. at Longwood Info on page 4 in Respond. or at northlandchurch.net/calendar/ details/daddy/

[ ] I would like to receive more information about Northland.

Talk about it:

• What examples can you think of that illustrate that our culture values profit over relationship? • Can you think of a time when you were tempted to assess situations and people for what you could get out of them or how you could benefit from them? • How do you know when you are out of balance in your life, pursuing material things more than meaningful things?

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NOTES

Worship focus Worship Christ today as our Deliverer. He frees us from those things in our lives that we would substitute for meaningful relationship. Only in Him can we find true fulfillment.

Prepare for Next Week’s Worship:

New to Northland? Welcome! We’re so glad you’ve joined us today! Please tell us a little about yourself. Just drop this card in an offering box or stop by an Info Kiosk in the foyer on your way out — we’d love to get to know you!

Electronic giving is available at the kiosks located in the lobby or online at generous.northlandchurch.net. Offering envelopes are at all giving boxes. Contact Twila Roberts at 407-949-4000 with questions. Financial Report — February 1 to 7, 2011 This Week This Year Need. . . . . . . . . 250,505 Need. . . . . . . . . 1,503,030 Received. . . . . . 250,878 Received . . . . . . 1,302,230 Difference. . . . . . . . 373 Difference. . . . . (200,800)

MEMBERSHIP BELONG STUDY

New Session Begins February 20 If you’re interested in membership at Northland, register for this sixweek class. Info on page 5 in Respond. or at northlandchurch.net/calendar/ details/belong_study/

Name(s)_________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

E-mail___________________________________________________________________

Tithes & Offerings

What’s Current

Address_________________________________________________________________

WORSHIP IN THE ARTS

__________________________________________________________________________

Tickets On Sale Now!

Phone___________________________________________________________________

Which site are you attending? [ ] Longwood

[ ] Mount Dora

[ ] Oviedo

[ ] Other_ ______________________________________________________________ [ ] I would like to receive more information about Northland.

DADDYDAUGHTER DANCE

Dads, make memories with your daughters at this special gala event!

Friday, March 4, 6:30 p.m. at Longwood Info on page 4 in Respond. or at northlandchurch.net/calendar/ details/daddy/

Talk about it:

God of everlasting love, we confess that we have been unfaithful to our covenant with you and with one another. We have worshiped other gods: money, power, greed, and convenience. We have served our own self-interest instead of serving only you and your people.

Here’s to the Day

(Milton Brasher-Cunningham and Bill Crockett) Pieces of life laid on the table Here is the blood poured out in love Fill this cup Raise it up Here’s to the day, my friend Time draws a line down innocent faces Years mark the dreams That fail to come home So you say goodbye Say goodnight and Here’s to the day — remember Can you say it for the ones whose voices are silenced Can you say it for the ones who’ve never been free

We have not loved our neighbor

Can you pray for peace Ache for peace Here’s to the day that’s coming God speed the day Gather in close now, cling to each other Sing to the night You don’t sing alone And fill this cup Raise it up Here’s to the day Remember

as you have commanded, nor have we rightly loved ourselves. Forgive us, gracious God, and bring us back into the fullness of our covenant with you and one another. Through Christ, our Lord. Amen. —The Worship Sourcebook

When we have a spiritual love for God, we do not first see what

He can do for us and then see that He is lovely; instead, we first see that God is lovely, and then we see how much He loves us. Our hearts are entirely won by the sight of Christ’s glorious excellence. Our love’s root is in God Himself, and self-love has a hand in our love only secondarily. In contrast, false love begins with the self, and any appreciation of God’s nature is secondary, dependent on the satisfaction of self-interest. When we truly love God, however, this love is the deepest foundation of our lives; all of our other concerns are built on it, and self-love acts only as a servant to our heart’s most basic love. Selfish people, on the other hand, always have themselves at the deepest level of their being, and they try to build on God as the superstructure that rests on this foundation. Even their acknowledgment of God’s glory depends on their private interest. –Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758), Religious Affections, abridged and updated by Ellyn Sanna (Uhrichsville, Ohio: Barbour Publishing, 1999), page 131

Respond

As the body of Christ, we are privileged to participate in the sacrament of Holy Communion during the service today. As you prepare your heart for this time, please ask yourself this question:

“ What is distracting me from my relationship with Christ?”

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NOTES

Worship focus Worship Christ today as our Deliverer. He frees us from those things in our lives that we would substitute for meaningful relationship. Only in Him can we find true fulfillment.

Prepare for Next Week’s Worship:

MEMBERSHIP BELONG STUDY

New Session Begins February 20 If you’re interested in membership at Northland, register for this sixweek class. Info on page 5 in Respond. or at northlandchurch.net/calendar/ details/belong_study/

Name(s)_________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

E-mail___________________________________________________________________

Tithes & Offerings

What’s Current

Address_________________________________________________________________

WORSHIP IN THE ARTS

__________________________________________________________________________

Tickets On Sale Now!

Phone___________________________________________________________________

Which site are you attending? [ ] Longwood

[ ] Mount Dora

[ ] Oviedo

[ ] Other_ ______________________________________________________________ [ ] I would like to receive more information about Northland.

DADDYDAUGHTER DANCE

Dads, make memories with your daughters at this special gala event!

Friday, March 4, 6:30 p.m. at Longwood Info on page 4 in Respond. or at northlandchurch.net/calendar/ details/daddy/

Talk about it:

FEBRUARY 12 - 19, 2011

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Respond. Be the Church.

MEMBERSHIP BELONG STUDY Sundays, February 20 through April 3

Learn what it is to belong to the body of Christ! More info on page 5 or at northlandchurch.net/calendar/ details/belong_study/

every where. every day.

WORSHIP IN THE ARTS FOR KIDS IN GRADES 3-8!

July 11 through 15 Registration begins February 15. More info on page 4 or at northlandchurch.net/calendar/ details/worship_in_the_arts_ camp/

daddydaughter dance DANCING ON AIR

Friday, March 4, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets on sale now! More info on page 4 or at northlandchurch.net/calendar

Respond to God …

ENGAGE IN a CONVERSATION WITH GOD.

Worship God: Glorify God for Who He is and what He has done. “A time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth.”

– Jesus Christ (John 4:23, NIV)

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Read the Bible: Study God’s message to you often. “I am watching over My word to perform it.”

– God (Jeremiah 1:12, NASB)

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Pray: Engage in a conversation with God. “The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer.”

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

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PRAY What are the things that would tempt you away from your most important loyalties?

Serve Others: Meet the needs of the people around you. “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.”

– Jesus Christ (Matthew 25:40, NIV)

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Live Generously: Give what God’s given to you. “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

– Jesus Christ (Matthew 6:21, NASB)

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Be In Community: Foster environments for relationship. “All men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

– Jesus Christ (John 13:35, NIV)

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Share Your Story: Tell others what God is doing in your life. “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” – Peter, an eyewitness (1 Peter 3:15, NIV) share.northlandchurch.net

Touching Hearts Through Prayer by Bruce Pemberton

’ve been a volunteer with Northland’s prayer team for about six years. People from all over the country send their prayer requests to Northland, and I am so thankful to be part of the team that lifts up these requests to our God. Until recently, these prayer requests were sent to a few of us via e-mail. Now, these requests are available to everyone via Northland’s online prayer wall: pray.northlandchurch.net. I’m embarrassed to admit this, but ... when I first learned about the new online prayer wall, I was resistant to the idea. I had gotten into a comfortable routine: Prayer requests would come to me via e-mail from Northland, and I would pray for them. Simple! Now, I had to take the extra step of going online? Of course, I felt totally convicted by God for my attitude. I remembered that prayer is a privilege that He invites all of us to partake in, as is Holy Communion. So I sat down at my computer and went to the new website. Before I knew it, I had spent 30 to 40 minutes praying through several days’ prayer requests ... and I started crying. It utterly put my life in perspective. I realized that my “problems” pale in comparison to the life-and-death situations people are facing each and every day. Prayer requests on the new site are represented by little hearts that you click on after you pray for those people. That way, people who post prayer requests can see that you are praying for them. So when you use the site, you are literally touching people’s hearts, and your heart is touched in return. Praying for these individuals is not only an awesome responsibility; it’s God’s invitation to connect with Him through these requests as we respond to Him through prayer. I now realize that He wanted me to seek Him out by getting into the habit of going to Northland’s online prayer wall—which at first seemed big and intimidating, but really isn’t. Using this new tool has helped me to become a little closer to maturity in Christ. I go there just about every day, and I praise God that I can touch people’s hearts in such a tangible way.

RESPOND. pray.northlandchurch.net

Mark Your Calendar!

Student Ministries

Activating Students to Make Kingdom Noise. What is Making Kingdom Noise? It’s the Love of Jesus in Action.

The Bunny Cup

SUNday, MARCH 6, 2 to 5 p.m.

High school students play soccer. Barbecue for the whole family. More details to come.

Middle School Spring Retreat APRIL 1-3 Southwind Young Life Camp

Theme: Famous Last Words (Luke 23:46) $150 — If registration and deposit ($100) are received by February 28 (Balance will be due by March 19.) $175 — If registration and payment are received March 1 through 14 $200 — If registration and payment are received after March 14 Deposit and payments will be refundable until March 5. No registration will be accepted after March 25. Check-in: 5 p.m. Friday, April 1, The Rink (Pizza will be served for dinner at check-in.) Departure: 6 p.m. Friday, April 1, via Holiday Coach Lines Return: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 3, The Rink Shaylynn Stoner at 407-949-7194 or shaylynn. stoner@northlandchurch.net

Middle School Ministry

High School Ministry

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

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

LUGRox (Living Under Grace Rocks!) Youth Group Saturdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Free to attend; optional $3 dinner. A typical gathering consists of worship, teaching and small groups.

i-3 (I am third) Youth Group Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Free to attend. Food available for purchase.

Firm Foundations Class Sundays, 10:45 a.m. to noon, fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. Study: Firm Foundations. Bring your Bible, a pen, and a notebook or journal. ABS (Area Bible Studies) Date, time and costs vary by location. Teams are formed by gender. A typical ABS night consists of fellowship, Bible study and peer accountability.

Access Ministries for Students Young Life Capernaum Last Friday of each month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. If you are a teen with special needs, join us. This includes worship, dinner, fun and an opportunity to grow in faith! TEENS, volunteer to serve at capernaum. Laura Lee Wright at 407-937-0549 or lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net

Mark Your Calendar! Daddy-Daughter Dance Dancing on Air Friday, March 4, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 11 at northlandchurch.net. Cost: $14 for dads, $6 per daughter. Desserts and light hors d’oeuvres will be served. Julie Meeker at 407-949-7153 or julie.meeker@ northlandchurch.net

Daddy-Daughter Dance Boutique Open Wednesdays, February 16 and 23 and March 2, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Early Childhood Praise Time room at Northland at Longwood. Heather Shaffer at 407-952-0559 or hshaffer@ rocketmail.com

Worship in the Arts Summer Camp July 11 through 15 For grades 3 to 8. Registration begins February 15 at northlandchurch.net/calendar/details/worship_in_the_ arts_camp/. Debbie Blahnik at 407-949-7162 or debbie.blahnik@ northlandchurch.net

Noise Groups / Community Groups Date, time and costs vary by location. A typical gathering consists of fellowship and peer accountability. Servant Leadership Ministry We offer servant leadership training and opportunities to serve for 9th-graders (setup crew), 10th- to 12th-graders (LUGRox captains) and college students (small group leaders and work crews). www.northlandchurch.net/ ministries/high_school_ministries Senior Life Prep Sundays, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., at the Gritters’ home. Prepare for your first year out of high school with the eight-week Senior Life Prep study. Attend five or more weeks to be eligible for the Senior Trip (April 14-17), Baccalaureate (May 25) and Senior Dinner (May 28).

Children’s Ministries

how can they call on him to save them … how can they believe … unless someone tells them? —Romans 10:14 (NLT)

Children’s Church

Northland Early Learning Center

Debbie Blahnik, director of Children’s Ministries, at 407-949-7162 or debbie.blahnik@northlandchurch.net• Grade School Classes (Grades 1 – 5) During all worship services in the Children’s Worship Wing. Northland’s 5-day Bible study for children, The Daily Way, is available at northlandchurch.net or at Children’s Church. • Early Childhood Classes (Age 3 – Kindergarten) During all worship services in the Early Childhood Wing. • Infant & Toddler Care (Infants – Age 2) During all worship services in the Early Childhood Wing. • Children with Special Needs (Age 3 – Grade 5) A variety of options are available. Laura Lee Wright at lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0549

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

Volunteer of the Week: Brittney Biggers

Jesus went to God’s house just like we do!

You can find Brittney Biggers teaching fourth grade on Sunday mornings. She grew up at Northland, attending Children’s Church, LUGRox, and High School and College ministries, and is a wonderful role model to the children in her class as she teaches the next generation who God is and what He has done. Brittney, we love and thank you for answering the call a year ago to serve in Children’s Church!

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Ways to Respond Baptisms Adult Baptisms Sunday, March 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 Steps for Young Believers course for grade schoolaged children prior to baptism, but it is not mandatory. Diane Jones at diane.jones@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7188 Infant Baptism/Dedication Class Saturday, March 19, 7 p.m., room 4206. Child care is available upon request. Diane Jones at 407-949-7188 or diane.jones@northlandchurch.net

Bible Studies & Prayer Groups adult bible studies Corinthians Bible Study Sundays, 10:45 a.m., rooms 4206-7. Learn to follow God’s wisdom instead of man’s knowledge. John and Carolyn Jones at 407-831-5822 The Forgotten Prophets of the Bible Sundays, 9 a.m., rooms 4206-7; or Tuesdays, 7 p.m., rooms 5106-7, Children’s Worship Wing. Join Pastor Dan Lacich each week as he leads us in an in-depth look at the life, message and relevance of a different Old Testament prophet. Jamila Millette at jamila.millette@northlandchurch.net or 407937-1832

MEN’S BIBLE STUDIES Men’s Bible Study Tuesdays, 6:45 to 8 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1118. Bob Shoemaker at bobshoemaker@ mindspring.com or 407-599-3132 Philippians Thursdays, 6:30 a.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, room 1118. Join this open-forum discussion on the book of Philippians: 45 minutes of study and 15 minutes of prayer. Leo Carrier at leo@carrierinsurance.com

woMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES Beth Moore Study Study: Jesus, the One and Only. Child care is available with registration. Workbook available in the Northland Bookstore for $16.95. • Mondays, through March 21, 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., The Rink, Student

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

Ministries and Care Center. Cherrie Rowe at 407-322-6850, or Ann Clark at 407-804-5282 or ann@ clarkmail.us • Tuesdays, through March 22, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Cherrie Rowe at 407-322-6850, or Marlene Ross at 407833-0094 or rossduo@cfl.rr.com Precepts Inductive Bible Study—Esther Mondays, through February 14, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., rooms 4209-10. Workbook cost approximately $11. Child care available with reservation. Melody Ringenberg at rringenberg@cfl.rr.com Precepts – Lord, I Want to Know You Mondays, February 28 to May 9, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., room 4213. These topical teachings are straight from the Bible, yet presented in an intimate, day-to-day devotional format. Purchase the book at the Northland Bookstore for $14.99. Child care is provided with advanced registration. Melody Ringenberg at rringenberg@cfl.rr.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 Prayer Group Thursdays, 6:30 a.m., room 1116, Student Ministries and Care Center. Jean Sherwood at 407-796-4705

Classes & Training ADULTS Belong/Membership Opportunities • Six-week class: Sundays, February 20 through April 3, 11 a.m., room 4209. Hear Pastor Kevin Urichko and other Northland leaders describe what it means to belong to Christ and to Northland. Child care is available. Jamila Millette at jamila.millette@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-1832 • One-day seminar: Saturday, April 16, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., The Rink. Hear Pastor Joel C. Hunter and other senior leaders describe what it means to belong to Christ and to Northland. Child care is available. Ruth Sapp at ruth.sapp@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4039 • Online: Anytime at northlandchurch.net/ series/belong.study Financial Peace University Starting the beginning of February. Find financial peace and learn ways to be free from financial bondage. Join one of hundreds of groups at fpu.northlandchurch.net. Barb Olsen at 407-949-7183 or fpuclass@ northlandchurch.net

Marriage 911 Wednesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 4206-7. Attend this 13-week class to rescue your marriage. Men and women participate separately. Books and materials available in the Northland Bookstore (Broken Heart on Hold: $9.75; Marriage 911 workbook: and registration for class: Linda $30). Rooks at lindarooks@embarqmail.com; child care registration: Linda Campbell at linda. campbell@northlandchurch.net

children Steps for Young Believers (Grades 2-5) and Their Parents These courses in basic discipleship include classroom sessions and daily at-home devotionals. Sundays, 4 to 5:45 p.m. Materials cost: $5. Registration is required. Diane Jones at 407-949-7188 or diane. jones@northlandchurch.net • STEP 1—BECOMING A PART OF GOD’S FAMILY: April 3 to May 1 (skipping April 24). Focus: Salvation and assurance. Includes Communion instruction. • STEP 2—THE MOST IMPORTANT THING: February 6 to March 6. Focus: Jesus’ Life A-Z, a basic discipleship theme and learning about the life of Christ. Baptism offered at end of course. • STEP 3—LIVING BY THE BOOK, “C-ING” MY WAY THROUGH THE BIBLE: January 23 to February 27. Focus: to develop skills in exploring the Bible.

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

Care Groups

DivorceCare Tuesdays, call for time and location. This support group walks alongside individuals who have been through a divorce and helps them to experience personal growth and healing. Registration and assessment are required. Cost: $5, and $19 for the book (available in the Northland Bookstore). Child Donna Delzingaro at 407care available. 937-1749 or divorcecare@northlandchurch.net GriefShare Call for time and location. New session starting February 21. This healing ministry walks you through the steps of grief. Workbook is available at Northland’s bookstore for $19. GriefShare voiceline at 407-949-7152 or griefshare@ northlandchurch.net Parents of the Prodigals Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., room 1115. A support group that helps parents cope with kids in trouble, in jail, on drugs, with serious behavioral problems and so on. Julie Albachiaro at jalbachiaro@cfl.rr.com or 407-790-0680 PRAXIS (Conquering Fear, Anger, Anxiety) Tuesdays, 7:15 p.m., room 4204. Conquer fear, anger and anxiety through biblical principles. Child care is available. Skye Engel at 407-834-3158 Support for the Separated Tuesdays, call for location. Support group for those who are separated with court papers pending, for healing, hope and reconciliation in the Lord. Cost: $5, and $16 for the book (available in the Northland Bookstore). Child care available. Assessment required. Donna Delzingaro at 407-937-1749

MEN Struggling with Homosexuality? Thursdays, 8 to 10 p.m., call for confidential location. Among Friends is a weekly support group for men who struggle with same-sex attraction and/or same-sex attraction feelings who want to live a life pleasing to God. David at 407-937-1793

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Celebrate Recovery Fridays, 7 to 9 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. Gain freedom from life’s hurts, habits and hang-ups over dinner, fellowship and share groups, which include Newcomers 101, Men’s and Women’s Chemical Dependency and Women’s CoDependency. Laurie Jean Harrington at celebraterecovery@northlandchurch.net

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.

Coping with Addictions/Codependency Thursdays, 7 p.m., Student Ministries and Care Center, fellowship hall. A Christcentered, 12-step program dealing with issues such as alcohol, drugs, relationships, food, sexual addictions, codependency and issues affecting adult children of addiction. Child care is available. His Way at 407-599-9770

Women’s Healing Ministry Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., room 1111. 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

Special Interest Groups AMEN (A Meeting of Men) Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 5108-9, Children’s Worship Wing. Learn to apply God’s Word to real-life situations. Dan Bogdan at 407-702-5358 or danbogdan@ landscapeorlando.com, or Buzz Vincent at 407-463-9398 or blv292@cfl.rr.com Buddy Break Saturday, March 12, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. Three hours of free respite for parents and caregivers of special needs children. Drop off your child with our trained volunteers. Laura Lee Wright at 407-937-0549 or buddybreak@ northlandchurch.net Common Ground Adult Ministry (Ages 25-45) Mondays, 7:15 to 8:15 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Build authentic Christian community, grow spiritually mature and affect the surrounding community with Christ’s love, reflected by serving God. Child care available upon request. Susan Perry at commonground@ northlandchurch.net or 407-401-8960 Divine Reflection Art Group Second Thursday of each month, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 5108-9, Children’s Worship Wing. Join other artists to reflect God’s truth Laura and beauty through the visual arts. Bates at carpearte@aol.com or 407-622-6873 Fusion College Ministry (For students ages 18-25) Sundays, 7:15 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Spend time in worship, prayer and the Scriptures. Shaylynn Stoner at 407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net

Single Purpose (Singles age 35 and up) Fourth Sunday of each month, 4 p.m., rooms 4209-10. Attend, or e-mail to find out more about weekly small groups. Liza Johnson or Dave Mullen at singlepurpose35andup@gmail.com Softball Join other Christian men and women on this adult coed team or the men’s team to compete in local leagues. www.nlsoftball. com or northlandsoftball@gmail.com Spanish Ministry Sundays, 9 and 11 a.m. services. Spanish interpretation is avaliable online and listening devices are available at the Welcome Center. Join the Facebook page at www. facebook.com/northlandespanol. Ivan Portillo at 407-937-0549 or ivan.portillo@ northlandchurch.net Tennis Saturdays, 8 a.m., Red Bug Lake Park. Jeff Rossmeissl at 407-489-6096 Word Weavers Second Saturday of each month, 9:30 a.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. www.wordweaversonline.com

Serve at Northland Questions about serving at Northland? serve@northlandchurch.net or 407-9494000 or serve.northlandchurch.net Communion Servers Communion servers are needed the first weekend of each month. Training provided. Lori Holton at communion@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4000

Kingdom Advisors Third Thursday of each month, noon to 1:15 p.m., room 4209. Financial professionals, join this lunch study group to learn how to build your practice on biblical principles. Philip van Staden at 407-339-9090

Medical First Responders During worship services and special events. BLS-trained or medical professionals, especially EMTs, are needed. Lori Holton at lori.holton@northlandchurch.net or 407949-4000

Moms4Moms Get connected with other moms for friendship and encouragement through meetings and playgroup activities. Registration required. and specific dates: www.northlandmoms4moms.com

Phone Assistance Weekday volunteers are needed to answer phones and greet visitors. Flexible hours. Lori Holton at lori.holton@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4000

Motorcycle Group Saturday, February 26, 9 a.m., call for start location. The Altamonte Springs Police Department sponsors Coppers ‘N Choppers Bike Show and Cruise-In. This unique event includes vendors, professional builders, bike exhibits,safety displays, a police motorcycle display, stunt shows and great food. Lori Landers at 407-333-2612 Seniors Group (Age 60 and up) Third Wednesday of each month, 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. Bring nonperishable food items for the Pastoral Care pantry. Cassie Small at 407-834-5203

Special Needs Children and Teens Sundays, assist during the 11 a.m. worship service. Laura Lee Wright at 407-9370549 or lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net Ushers and Greeters Greet and seat those attending worship services. Serve for 2 1/2 hours every other weekend. No experience necessary. Lori Holton at lori.holton@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4000

Serve with Northland Access Ministries Steering Committee Seeking community professionals and stakeholders who have a heart for addressing community-based options for affordable housing and care for people with disabilities in Central Florida to serve on a steering committee. Laura Lee Wright at 407-9370549 or lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net Blood Drive Sunday, March 6, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 9 p.m.; Monday, March 7, 6:15 to 9:15 p.m., Northland at Longwood. In January, 76 people donated 65 units, and as a result 187 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 Disaster Response Teams Medical professionals, licensed CDL drivers, culinary professionals, veterinarians or vet techs, licensed mental health counselors and those interested in providing mental health services needed. Training provided. Gretchen Kerr at 407-949-7190 or gretchen.kerr@northlandchurch.net Help Incarcerated Men Men needed to come alongside incarcerated men. No experience necessary. Minimum commitment: one hour per week. Greg Kerr at 407-770-8503 or gpkerr@mindspring.com Host a Student—Mission to Japan March 1 through March 29. Be a missionary by hosting a Japanese student and making him or her a part of your family by providing a room, some meals, and transportation to and from Northland. Orientation provided. Warren Griffith at info@MissiontoJapan. org or 407-243-8867 Jail Ministry Minister to inmates in Seminole County or Orange County jails during the Sunday 9 a.m. worship; Celebrate Recovery for women, Thursday afternoons; assist women with long-term planning; prayer team; pen pals. Training provided. Jail Ministry voice mail at 407-949-4007 Local Service Projects To register for or to find out more about these and other serve projects, visit serve.northlandchurch.net. February 17..........................Homeless Ministry February 19.......................Give Kids The World February 19.............Harvest Time International March 18..................... Boston Pops Orchestra March 26...........................Give Kids The World Dana Kobosky at 407-949-7156 or dana. kobosky@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 pgrannan@yahoo.com

Men Mentoring Fatherless Boys No age limit or experience required. Must be able to devote at least one hour per week. Take the challenge, and build a life-changing relationship. David Keys at nlmentoring@ gmail.com 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 Recovery Ministry Volunteers with a heart for the hurting, and recovery or 12-step experience needed to help with a ministry. Laurie Jean Harrington at 407-977-6742 or lauriejean2@ bellsouth.net

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

Special Events Catalyst One Day — Leadership Training Thursday, February 17, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Longwood sanctuary. Attend this leadership experience packed with insight from two of the principal leadership voices in the church today, Andy Stanley and Craig Groeschel. www.catalystoneday.com or 1-888-334-6569 Festival of Orchestras MAR 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boston Pops 7:30 p.m., Longwood sanctuary. and to purchase tickets: Festival of Orchestras box office at 407-539-0245 or festivaloforchestras.org

Beyond Northland ADULTS Abortion Recovery Bible study for post-abortive men or women that meets in a confidential, supportive setting. Reveille Ministries at 407-333-0404 Central Florida’s Job Fair (CFEC.org) Wednesday, March 23, 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 Exchange Ministries Mondays, 7:15 to 9:15 p.m., First Baptist Orlando, E-2 building, third floor, 3000 S. John Young Parkway, Orlando. A Christcentered ministry for men and women struggling with homosexuality. John Westcott at www.exchangeministries.org or 407-514-4356 • Support Group First Monday of each month, 7 p.m., First Baptist Orlando, E-2 building, third floor, 3000 S. John Young Parkway,

7 Orlando. For parents, friends and family members who have loved ones struggling with sexual identity. Inquiries are confidential. Cherrie Rowe at 407-3226850 or cherbear100@aol.com Gripped by the Greatness of God Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m., Rodriguez home, Lake Mary. Rediscover the wonder of God’s attributes and spur your spiritual walk into a consistent life pattern of worship and service to God! Luis Rodriguez at 407-687-7173 Healing Grace Thursdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., TLC Women’s Center, 4804 Edgewater Drive, Orlando. This post-abortion ministry shares the healing grace of Jesus without judgment. Coorie Moore at 407-292-7628 Readers Ministry Tuesdays, 1 to 3 p.m., Goldsboro Elementary School in Sanford. Read to kindergarteners and first-graders. Elaine Gritter at egritter@bellsouth.net or 407-3271474, or Candy Guernsey at cwgrfg@aol.com or 407-323-9433 Wounded Heart Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., chapel, Reformed Theological Seminary, Oviedo. Join other sexual abuse survivors as they embark on an honest, hopeful and healing exploration using the book The Wounded Heart and its workbook, by Dan Allender. Mindy Bales at MindyBales@gmail.com or 407-949-4000, ext. 1702

men Christian Businessmen’s Connection Tuesdays, 7 to 8 a.m., Denny’s, Lee Road exit off Interstate 4. A worldwide men’s ministry for 78 years (www.cbmc.com) that meets for fellowship, prayer and discussion of God’s principles for business. Armand Dauplaise at 407-221-3114 or adauplaise@ aol.com, or Larrie Kitchen at 407-290-5642

and discussion at this potluck fellowship. Nancy Petitto at 321Children welcome. 972-2255 Divorced Women’s Small Group Sundays, 3:30 p.m., Winter Springs. Study: The Power of a Woman’s Word, by Sharon Jaynes. Lisa Edwards at 407-222-9639 or godsgirl0202@yahoo.com When We Pray Conference Saturday, February 26, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Lyman High School. One-day conference with inspirational speakers. Cost: $35. Register at thewayoutconferences.com. Mary Moore Smith at 407-430-6420 or Thewayoutconferences@yahoo.com 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 Women’s Outreach Luncheon Third Wednesday of each month, noon to 2 p.m., DeBary Golf & Country Club, 300 Plantation Club Drive. Enjoy interesting speakers, connect with others, and enjoy Christian fellowship within our community (affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries). Cost: $15 (includes served lunch). and reservations: Bev Sullivan at BevSullivan02@ aol.com or 386-753-1191.

Donations

Please take clean, usable clothing, toys, household items and supplies to The Sharing Center, Fairmont Plaza, 600 N. Highway 17-92, Longwood. 407-260-9155

Access Ministries

Student Ministries and Care Center. 407949-4000 or serve@northlandchurch.net Christian and classic children’s books as well as parenting and marriage books are needed for the Northland Children’s and Family library. Bethany Durys at bethany. durys@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0541

We have programs and services for individuals with disabilities. These efforts are being led by Laura Lee Wright, Northland’s Access Ministries team leader at 407-9370549 or lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net. Find out more at northlandchurch.net/ blogs/category/access_ministries/

Backpacks, blankets, tennis shoes, hygienic supplies, and men’s and women’s casual clothes are needed by Downtown Homeless ministry at St. George’s Orthodox Church, a ministry to the homeless in Orlando. Dave Mullen at dmull77@yahoo.com

LIFEHOPE

Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Northland’s Student Ministries and Care Center. LifeHope is a benevolence ministry that serves people in need in our church family and community for the purpose of connecting them to a relationship with God and Christian community through worship, equipping and service. It is the privilege of our ministers to love, listen to, pray with and serve you during your first visit. They will help assess your priority needs and eligibility to be considered for assistance. Our LifeHope staff will then guide you toward your next steps. This may require an additional visit. Our strongest desire is to empower and equip you to live the life God has for you. LifeHope at 407-949-7151 or lifehope@ northlandchurch.net Find out more at northlandchurch.net/ ministries/financial_help/

Bed sheets, pillowcases and other items are needed at Safehouse of Seminole for battered women and their children. Complete needs list at www.safehouseofseminole.org. admin@safehouseofseminole.org or 407302-5220 Vehicles are needed at Recovery House of Central Florida (www.recoveryhouseinc. org). It also needs pressure-washing equipment, power tools and hand tools. Erik Robinson at 407-323-5857 or erikrhcf@yahoo.com

Other Services Marriage Ceremonies and Funeral Arrangements: Sharon Ferreira at 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@northlandchurch.net Counseling: Scotty Alderman at 407-949-7204 or scotty.alderman@northlandchurch.net

Nonperishable food items can be placed into the designated wooden boxes in the lobby of the Worship Center and in the

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

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

Faithful and True Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m., room 3-215, Reformed Theological Seminary, Oviedo. Join a fellowship of men pursuing sexual integrity. Brian Dugdale at briandugdale@ hotmail.com or 407-949-4000, ext. 1739

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

women Community Bible Study Wednesdays, through May 4, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Community United Methodist Church, Casselberry. Study: 1 and 2 Peter, Daniel and Colossians. Children’s program available. Sandi McLaughlin at 407-3424765 or www.OrlandoCBS.org Divorced/Widowed Women’s Fellowship Second and fourth Sundays of each month, 3 p.m., Nancy Petitto’s home, Casselberry. Join other women for prayer

Financial Report: Electronic giving is available at the kiosks located in the foyer or online at www.northlandchurch. net. Offering envelopes are available at all giving boxes. Twila Roberts at 407-949-4000

Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability

February 1 to 7, 2011

Ministry/Operations/ Mortgage Need Received

THIS WEEK THIS YEAR

Attendance February 5 to 7, 2011 Surplus/ (Deficit)

250,505

250,878

373

1,503,030

1,302,230

*(200,800)

Northland at Longwood . . . . . . . 7,218 Northland at Oviedo . . . . . . . . . . . 383 Northland at Mount Dora . . . . . . . . 233 Seminole County Jail . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Orange County Jail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0

MORTGAGE BALANCE is currently $18,279,166 *Deficit currently being covered by operating reserve.

Online Live (1,527 sites) . . . . . . 3,715 Archived (online) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,130 Total (1,532 sites) . . . . . . . . . . 12,728

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)

Vision Statement

To see people coming to Christ and growing in Him as we link local and global communities for ministry and worship everywhere, every day.

Mission Statement

To call people to know and follow Christ and equip them to worship and serve together.

What is a “church distributed”? Put simply: It means that church isn’t a building ... it’s people “being the church,” everywhere, every day — responding to God for who He is and what He has done. It also means that, in recognition of how God distributes different gifts among people (1 Corinthians 12:11), we connect with individuals and organizations outside our four walls for long-term support and effectiveness — without blurring distinctions. Pastor Hunter puts it this way: “Both spiritual and intellectual maturity grow from differences. A distributed church uses contrasts to accomplish kingdom purposes.” “There are many parts, yet one body,” the Bible says (1 Corinthians 12:20, ESV). Parts of Northland meet as Distributed churches in Central Florida (Longwood, Mount Dora and Oviedo) and online throughout the world for worship, fellowship and to be regularly distributed in service to their local communities.

contact info

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

Worship Times Saturdays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 p.m. Sundays . . . . . 9 (hi)(sp), 11 a.m.(sp); 6 p.m. Mondays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m. (hi) Hearing-impaired interpretation available (sp) Spanish interpretation available

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

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— 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)

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— 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)

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The Christian’s Walk

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

The Eternal State

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

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