NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED
DECEMBER 4-6 , 2010
NOTES
Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth. This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. And everyone was on his way to register for the census, each to his own city. Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, in order to register along with Mary, who was engaged to him, and was with child. While they were there, the days were completed for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
Luke 2:1-7 (NASB) FROM PASTOR ADRIAN DE VISSER
A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE
This Week PASTOR ADRIAN DE VISSER
RESPOND. NEWSPAPER
NEW TO NORTHLAND?
Worship Christ today as the Prince of Peace.
Looking for opportunities for students? Support groups? Maybe you’d like to join a class or Bible study? Want to find a service project or Distributed Journey? Look no further! Available in the lobby, this weekly resource is your gateway to practical ways to respond to God in worship everywhere, every day!
Pastor Adrian de Visser will continue the Advent celebration. Pastor de Visser is the founding pastor of one of our global partner churches, Kithu Sevana, A Church Distributed, near Colombo, the capital city of Sri Lanka. Read more about Northland’s global partners at northlandchurch.net/partners.
WORSHIP FOCUS TALK ABOUT IT This Advent season, consider responding together as a family or with friends to the coming of Christ by reading the daily Scriptures together that are provided on Northland’s website (bible.northlandchurch.net). Here’s how it works: Each day three passages will be provided. Each morning there will be a psalm to read, each afternoon, a passage from the prophet Isaiah, and each evening, a passage from the Gospel of Matthew. You may choose to read them all, or you may choose one book to follow. The passage that is immediately visible will change based on the time of day you visit the site. It is our hope that you will grow closer to God and to one another as you focus together on the deeper meaning of Christmas.
COMING NEXT WEEK
Take a second to stop by an Info Kiosk in the foyer on your way out — we’d love to get to know you! Also, be sure to pick up a copy of the Respond. newspaper. It’s a quick and easy way to discover what Northland is all about and to browse the various ways you can start getting connected.
TITHES & OFFERINGS Electronic giving is available at the kiosks located in the lobby or online at northlandchurch. net. Offering envelopes are at all giving boxes. Contact Twila Roberts at 407-949-4000 with questions.
FINANCIAL REPORT as of November 29, 2010 Need. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,477,948 Received . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,516,611 Difference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . (961,337)
Need. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259,837 Received . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186,377 Difference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . (73,460)
This Year
This Week
Next week Dr. Hunter will continue his Advent series “Love Came Down” by teaching us about those who were the early adapters to Christ’s coming.
PREPARE FOR NEXT WEEK’S WORSHIP:
worship.northlandchurch.net
NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED 530 Dog Track Road, Longwood, FL 32750 (407) 949-4000 | www.northlandchurch.net
love peace
Where God
comes in to humans, unites himself with them, is made between God and human being and
between human being and human being.
If you are afraid of God’s anger, go
to the
child
in the manger,
and get the peace of God as a gift.
Have you fallen into strife and hatred with your brother, come and see how, purely from , God has become our brother
love
and wants to reconcile us, one with another. Out in the world power rules. This
child
is the prince
Where he is,
of peace.
peace
rules.
– Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Prince of Peace
What’s Current Mark Your Calendar!
Christ: O promised
r. orld at wa We are a w r coming. nds on you e p e d e c a e Our p le. inful peop We are a s r coming. nds on you e p e d n o d r Our pa intentions l of good We are ful promises; t keeping but weak a s will doing God’ f o e p o h our only ome and u should c o y t a h t s i it. help us do e flesh, , Word mad t s i r h C d r Lo waits our world eace, for your p ardon, for your p ur grace. and for yo . Amen. Lord Jesus , e m o c : o Even s ourcebook) (Worship S
Thursday, December 23 Longwood/Online: Friday, December 24 Longwood/Online: Mount Dora: Oviedo:
5 and 7 p.m. Noon, 2, 4, 6 and 8 p.m. 6 p.m. 4 and 6 p.m.
More info on page 7 in Respond or visit
northlandchurch.net/christmas.
Give the Gift of Serving! Saturday, December 11 8:15 a.m. to noon This is an easy way to make a big difference in your local community! More info on page 6 in Respond or visit
serve.northlandchurch.net
A Celebration of Christ’s Birth! Friday, December 17, 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $10. Doors open at 7 p.m. Come early for dinner; Nature’s Table Café will open at 5:30 p.m. For tickets, call 888-200-7952 or visit
northlandchurch.net/calendar.
Sponsor a Student! Deadline: Wednesday, December 22 Watch the video and see one student’s Christmas Camp story:
generous.northlandchurch.net. More information is available at the link above or on page 4 in Respond.
NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED
DECEMBER 4-6 , 2010
NOTES
Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth. This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. And everyone was on his way to register for the census, each to his own city. Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, in order to register along with Mary, who was engaged to him, and was with child. While they were there, the days were completed for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
Luke 2:1-7 (NASB) FROM PASTOR ADRIAN DE VISSER
A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE
This Week PASTOR ADRIAN DE VISSER
RESPOND. NEWSPAPER
Pastor Adrian de Visser will continue the Advent celebration. Pastor de Visser is the founding pastor of one of our global partner churches, Kithu Sevana, A Church Distributed, near Colombo, the capital city of Sri Lanka. Read more about Northland’s global partners at northlandchurch.net/partners.
Looking for opportunities for students? Support groups? Maybe you’d like to join a class or Bible study? Want to find a service project or Distributed Journey? Look no further! Available in the lobby, this weekly resource is your gateway to practical ways to respond to God in worship everywhere, every day!
WORSHIP FOCUS Worship Christ today as the Prince of Peace.
TALK ABOUT IT This Advent season, consider responding together as a family or with friends to the coming of Christ by reading the daily Scriptures together that are provided on Northland’s website (bible.northlandchurch.net). Here’s how it works: Each day three passages will be provided. Each morning there will be a psalm to read, each afternoon, a passage from the prophet Isaiah, and each evening, a passage from the Gospel of Matthew. You may choose to read them all, or you may choose one book to follow. The passage that is immediately visible will change based on the time of day you visit the site. It is our hope that you will grow closer to God and to one another as you focus together on the deeper meaning of Christmas.
COMING NEXT WEEK
NEW TO NORTHLAND? Take a second to stop by an Info Kiosk in the foyer on your way out — we’d love to get to know you! Also, be sure to pick up a copy of the Respond. newspaper. It’s a quick and easy way to discover what Northland is all about and to browse the various ways you can start getting connected.
TITHES & OFFERINGS Electronic giving is available at the kiosks located in the lobby or online at northlandchurch. net. Offering envelopes are at all giving boxes. Contact Twila Roberts at 407-949-4000 with questions.
FINANCIAL REPORT as of November 29, 2010 This Week Need. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259,837 Received . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186,377 Difference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . (73,460)
This Year Need. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,477,948 Received . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,516,611 Difference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . (961,337)
Next week Dr. Hunter will continue his Advent series “Love Came Down” by teaching us about those who were the early adapters to Christ’s coming.
PREPARE FOR NEXT WEEK’S WORSHIP:
worship.northlandchurch.net
NORTHLAND, A CHURCH DISTRIBUTED 530 Dog Track Road, Longwood, FL 32750 (407) 949-4000 | www.northlandchurch.net
love peace
Where God
comes in to humans, unites himself with them, is made between God and human being and
between human being and human being.
If you are afraid of God’s anger, go
to the
child
in the manger,
and get the peace of God as a gift.
Have you fallen into strife and hatred with your brother, come and see how, purely from , God has become our brother
love
and wants to reconcile us, one with another. Out in the world power rules. This
child
is the prince
Where he is,
of peace.
peace
rules.
– Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Prince of Peace
What’s Current Mark Your Calendar!
Christ: O promised
r. orld at wa We are a w r coming. nds on you e p e d e c a e Our p le. inful peop We are a s r coming. nds on you e p e d n o d r Our pa intentions l of good We are ful promises; t keeping but weak a s will doing God’ f o e p o h our only ome and u should c o y t a h t s i it. help us do e flesh, , Word mad t s i r h C d r Lo waits our world eace, for your p ardon, for your p ur grace. and for yo . Amen. Lord Jesus , e m o c : o Even s ourcebook) (Worship S
Thursday, December 23 Longwood/Online: Friday, December 24 Longwood/Online: Mount Dora: Oviedo:
5 and 7 p.m. Noon, 2, 4, 6 and 8 p.m. 6 p.m. 4 and 6 p.m.
More info on page 7 in Respond or visit
northlandchurch.net/christmas.
Give the Gift of Serving! Saturday, December 11 8:15 a.m. to noon This is an easy way to make a big difference in your local community! More info on page 6 in Respond or visit
serve.northlandchurch.net
A Celebration of Christ’s Birth! Friday, December 17, 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $10. Doors open at 7 p.m. Come early for dinner; Nature’s Table Café will open at 5:30 p.m. For tickets, call 888-200-7952 or visit
northlandchurch.net/calendar.
Sponsor a Student! Deadline: Wednesday, December 22 Watch the video and see one student’s Christmas Camp story:
generous.northlandchurch.net. More information is available at the link above or on page 4 in Respond.
DECEMBER 4 - 11, 2010
NORTHLAND A C H U R C H DISTRIBUTED www.northlandchurch.net
Respond. BE THE CHURCH.
CHRISTMAS WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Mark your calendar! THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23 Longwood/Online: 5 and 7 p.m. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24 Longwood/Online: Noon, 2, 4, 6 and 8 p.m. Mount Dora: 6 p.m. Oviedo: 4 and 6 p.m.
More info on page 7 or at northlandchurch.net/christmas.
EVERY WHERE. EVERY DAY.
LOCAL SERVE DAY
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
CHRISTMAS CAMP
Give the gift of serving.
With the Annie Moses Band
Sponsor a high school student.
Saturday, December 11, 8:15 a.m. to noon
Friday, December 17, 7:30 p.m.
Deadline: December 22
More info on page 6 or at serve.northlandchurch.net.
More info on page 7 or at northlandchurch.net/calendar.
More info on page 4 or at generous.northlandchurch.net.
RESPOND TO GOD …
MEET THE NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE AROUND YOU.
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)
worship.northlandchurch.net
READ THE BIBLE: STUDY GOD’S MESSAGE TO YOU OFTEN. “I am watching over My word to perform it.”
– God (Jeremiah 1:12, NASB)
bible.northlandchurch.net
SERVE OTHERS 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)
pray.northlandchurch.net
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)
serve.northlandchurch.net
LIVE GENEROUSLY:
GIVE WHAT GOD’S GIVEN YOU. “For where
your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
– Jesus Christ (Matthew 6:21, NASB)
generous.northlandchurch.net
BE IN COMMUNITY:
FOSTER ENVIRONMENTS FOR RELATIONSHIP.
How could you respond to Christ’s coming for the benefit of someone near you?
“All men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
– Jesus Christ (John 13:35, NIV)
community.northlandchurch.net
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
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SPECIAL REPORT:
Northland Training 2,000 Pastors in Central Africa | BY DR. DAN LACICH, PASTOR FOR DISTRIBUTED SITES
In the Sahara Belt, the portion of Africa that runs from the west coast near Senegal to the east coast and Ethiopia, there are approximately 25,000 pastors who have little or no biblical or theological training. In partnership with Campus Crusade for Christ, Northland has committed to train 2,000 of these pastors. But it doesn’t stop there ...
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The most exciting thing about tthis endeavor is that it is self-multiplying—the pastors we directly train will, in turn, train two other pastors and plant two house churches every six months. In that way, we hope to see as many as 30,000 pastors trained and 260,000 new house churches started by the end of 2020. Recently, Pastor Gus Davies and I held the first training session in Western Kenya, at a conference center in Kisumu. Ninety-four pastors showed up for three days and nights of intensive training in house church multiplication, distributed church philosophy, basic Bible interpretation and the pastor’s personal life. Only seven of these 94 pastors receive a salary from their church. The rest are all tent makers in one fashion or another. When we asked how they live, the immediate answer was, “By faith.” Bible training is foreign to this group. If they had received any previous training, it was almost always doctrinal and without practical application or, worse, based on the teachings of American “prosperity gospel” preachers. Each one of the pastors at the training session received an NIV Study Bible, but we had to teach them how to use the cross-references and other study aids. Most had never had access to that kind of resource. Their hunger to be equipped was insatiable. We started at 7 a.m. each day and went straight through to
9 p.m. with very short breaks in between. Pastor Gus and I were humbled and inspired by these pastors. And the feedback we received was amazing. “I have learned to take the church to the people,” one participant said. “I learned that being a pastor is not only being a Sunday morning preacher of the Word, but being a model to the community,” said another. And then there was our favorite comment: “If you learn to fly with eagles, you will never eat with vultures. This week I have flown with eagles!” The church across the Sahara Belt needs a great deal of help to overcome the challenges it faces and to be able to preach the gospel in a way that has impact. The training that took place recently was a positive first step as we plan for future training.
SOME RESPONSES GIVEN BY PASTORS WHO WERE TRAINED “The idea of planting churches and growing them amazed me.” “I have learned to be a pastor of a family.” “Christianity is beyond denominations. We all have to be one.” “Relationships are key to church growth.” “I need to train home cell leaders and equip them to do evangelism and connect to the rest of the church.” “The distributed church principle is effective for church planting.” “I am excited and delighted to know that witnessing in the Bible means witnessing as we go about our everyday life activities.”
RESPOND. Read about upcoming Distributed Journeys to Africa and other locations around the world at SomedayIsToday.net, and pray about whether God would have you go.
“I have learned how to prepare and preach while interpreting God’s Word in a proper manner.” “You can start a church gathering under a tree or in a house.” “With this kind of training, my life will never be the same. God bless Northland church.”
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Mark Your Calendar!
Student Ministries
ACTIVATING STUDENTS TO MAKE KINGDOM NOISE. WHAT IS MAKING KINGDOM NOISE? IT’S THE LOVE OF JESUS IN ACTION.
Christmas Camp
(For High School Students) December 29 to January 1, Southwind, Young Life Camp. Visit www.northlandchurch.net/ministries/ high_school_ministries to register and for more info. Cost: $229, if registration and $100 deposit are received by December 13. $249, if registration and $100 deposit are received between December 14 and 22. SEE HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT A STUDENT IN THE ARTICLE TO THE RIGHT ON THIS PAGE, OR VISIT: generous.northlandchurch.net. Shaylynn Stoner at 407-949-7194 or shaylynn. stoner@northlandchurch.net
Sponsor a student! Watch the video, and see one student’s Christmas Camp story. generous.northlandchurch.net
Mark Your Calendar! Christmas Services December 23-24 Child care will be provided for those age 3 and younger at all of our Christmas services (see page 7 for details). No registration necessary.
December 24, 2 p.m. Class for children with special needs. Registration required. Contact Laura Lee Wright at 407-937-0549 or lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net to register.
December 26-27 Regular Sunday school classes resume.
Steps for Young Believers (Grades 2-5) and Their Parents STEP 1 – January 9-30 STEP 3 – January 23-February 27 STEP 2 – February 6-March 6 More info on page 5. Register with Diane Jones at 407-949-7188 or diane.jones@ northlandchurch.net.
MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY
ACCESS MINISTRIES FOR STUDENTS
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 • LUGRox (Living Under Grace Rocks!) Youth Group Saturdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. • Firm Foundations Class Sundays, 10:45 a.m. to noon, fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. • ABS (Area Bible Studies) Date, time and costs vary by location.
Young Life Capernaum Last Friday of each month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. Laura Lee Wright at 407-937-0549 or lauralee.wright@northlandchurch.net
HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY 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 • i-3 (I am third) Youth Group Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. • Lot 9 Outreach Fridays, 7 to 9 p.m., Lot 9 (or The Rink, depending on weather). • Noise Groups / Community Groups Date, time and costs vary by location. • Servant Leadership Ministry www.northlandchurch.net/ministries/high_school_ ministries
CHRISTMAS CAMP SPONSORSHIP Ways to Get Involved PRAY—Pray in December for what God will do in the lives of the students at Christmas Camp. Pray for safety as we travel, the counselors as they prepare for camp and build relationships with students there, the worship band as it prepares and leads students in worship, the speaker and the work crew as they serve the students. FAST—Fast and pray for the requests above. SPONSOR—Enable a high school student to go to Christmas Camp. Each year more than 100 high school students attend, and God works in their lives in amazing ways. Our theme for camp last year was “Stories.” Both at camp and throughout this year, we have spoken to many students who, for the first time, were willing to give God the pen to write their story. They believe there is no one better to write their story than their Savior, Jesus Christ. Any sponsorship is welcome. Suggestions: • Sponsor one student: $199 • Sponsor five students: $995 • Sponsor 10 students: $1,990 Your generosity will help make it possible for a student to begin or grow in their relationship with Christ. (Make checks payable to Northland Church. Note “Christmas Camp Sponsorship” in the memo line and place it in one of the tithe boxes.) Shaylynn Stoner at 407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@ northlandchurch.net
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: Kristen Roy For the past seven years, the kids in the 4-year-olds class have been greeted each week with Kristen’s warm and gentle welcome. She has mastered the art of making learning God’s Word fun and inviting. Thank you, Kristen, for all the time, love and creativity you have devoted toward helping the children learn who God is and how much He loves them. We love you and thank God for you!
Why did you draw that? A child in grade school shows us an example of one of the plagues that God sent to those who didn’t obey Him.
Ways to Respond Baptisms Adult Baptisms Sunday, December 12, 2 p.m., Ken and Diane Watkins’ home. Get baptized by immersion or sprinkling as a public profession of personal faith in Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:19). Call to sign up. Sharon Ferreira at 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@ northlandchurch.net Child Baptisms Northland recommends the Steps for Young Believers course for grade schoolaged children prior to baptism, but it is not mandatory. Diane Jones at diane.jones@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7188 Infant Baptism/Dedication Class Saturday, January 15, 7 p.m., room 4206. Child care is available upon request. Diane Jones at 407-949-7188 or diane.jones@northlandchurch.net
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There are limitless opportunities to grow in God and connect with others in and through Northland. Here are some great places to start!
Precepts Inductive Bible Study—Esther Mondays, January 3 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
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
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
MEN’S BIBLE STUDIES James, 1 and 2 Peter 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, January 10 through March 21, 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Cherrie Rowe at 407-322-6850, or Ann Clark at 407-804-5282 or ann@ clarkmail.us • Tuesdays, January 11 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 407-833-0094 or rossduo@cfl.rr.com
Membership Seminar Saturday, January 15, 8:30 a.m. to noon, The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. Participate in this Saturday morning membership seminar and hear Pastor Hunter and other senior leadership 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 Sharing Life Stories Thursday, December 2, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., rooms 4209-10. Pastor Gus Davies and Patty Sattler lead this seminar, which teaches you how to tell the stories of God through your own life story, focusing on your natural styles, gifts and abilities. To register, visit northlandchurch.net/calendar/2010/12/02/. Laura Young at 407-949-7165 or laura. young@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: January 9 to 30. 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 ADULTS 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, Women’s Co-Dependency, and Parents of Prodigals. Laurie Jean Harrington at lauriejean2@bellsouth.net or mmannen@cfl.rr.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 DivorceCare Tuesdays, call for 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 $16 for the book (available in the Northland Bookstore). Child care available. Donna Delzingaro at 407-937-1749 GriefShare Call for time and location. This healing ministry walks you through the steps of grief. Workbook is available at Northland’s bookstore for $16. GriefShare voiceline at 407-949-7152 or jansten2@bellsouth.net Parents of the Prodigals Fridays, 7 to 9 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. A support group helping parents cope with kids in trouble, in jail, on drugs, etc., and with serious behavioral problems. Child care available. Laurie Jean Harrington at lauriejean2@bellsouth.net or 407-977-6742 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
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’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 Access Ministries for Adults First Sunday each month, 4:30 p.m., room 4204. A weekly devotion and welcoming social connection opportunity for adults living with disabilities, their friends and family or caregivers. Heather Subbert at 321-4422028 or hsubbert@gmail.com 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, December 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 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
6 Wing. Join other artists to reflect God’s truth and beauty through the visual arts. Laura 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 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 Moms4Moms Get connected with other moms for friendship and encouragement through meetings and playgroup activities. Registration required. and specific dates: www.northlandmoms4moms.com Motorcycle Group Sunday, December 12, 9 a.m., call for start location. This ride is to celebrate Christmas for children. At the end of the event there will be food, vendors and music. Please bring money for lunch. All styles welcome. Must own a motorcycle and have a valid motorcycle license to participate. 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 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 Medical First Responders During worship services and special events. BLS-trained or medical professionals, especially EMTs, are needed. Ruth Sapp at ruth.sapp@northlandchurch.net or 407937-0544 Phone Assistance Weekday volunteers are needed to answer phones and greet visitors. Flexible hours. Ruth Sapp at ruth.sapp@northlandchurch. net or 407-937-0544 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. Ruth Sapp at ruth.sapp@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0544
Christmas: Serve at Northland Parking During Christmas Eve services. Jeff Hess at jeff.hess@northlandchurch. net or 407-949-4000 Security During Christmas Eve services. Rick Bradshaw at rick.bradshaw@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7157 Ushers and Greeters During Christmas Eve services. 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 Saturday, December 4, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, December 5, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Monday, December 6, 6:15 to 9:15 p.m., Northland at Longwood. In November, 73 people
donated 62 units, and as a result 178 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 407-937-0544 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 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 Life Service To register for or to find out more about these and other serve projects, visit serve.northlandchurch.net DEC 9 . . . . . . . Downtown Homeless Ministry DEC 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Local Serve Day DEC 11 . . . . . . . . . . Ronald McDonald House DEC 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christmas Concert DEC 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 Mission to Japan Hosts Needed December 18 through January 5. House and befriend a Japanese high school or college student coming to Orlando over the Christmas holiday. Warren Griffith at 407243-8867 or info@MissionToJapan.org PetPals Saturdays, except the fifth Saturday of the month. Share your pets with people in nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, etc. Becky Yeager at leahyeager@aol.com or 407-699-4903 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/
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 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, 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 Visit Israel with Pastor Gus Davies February 17 to 27, 2011. Join this spiritual pilgrimage to Israel to see where many of the Bible events took place. • Attend study meetings on Friday, December 10, 6 to 9 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. We will begin with a Mediterranean dinner ($10 at the door). and registration information and to RSVP for the dinner (by Thursday, December 9), contact Felipe Santos at Universal Travel 407-831-0062 or acts1.8@earthlink.net. 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
WOMEN
Confidence in Crisis Thursdays, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Panera Bread, Winter Springs. Designed for women experiencing marital crisis with separation and/or divorce. Sandy Isaacs at 407-2727522 or sandylisaacs@yahoo.com
In honor of:_ _____________________________________________________
In memory of:____________________________________________________
Given by:________________________________________________________ Purchased plants will be placed as decorations throughout all distributed sites and will be available for pickup in the main lobby at each site beginning Sunday, December 26. Any plants not picked up by Thursday, December 30 will be donated to local organizations.
Donations
Divorced/Widowed Women’s Fellowship Second and fourth Sundays of each month, 3 p.m., Nancy Petitto’s home, Casselberry. Join other women for prayer and discussion at this potluck fellowship. Children welcome. Nancy Petitto at 321972-2255 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 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
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
Nonperishable food items can be placed into the designated wooden boxes in the lobby of the Worship Center and in the Student Ministries and Care Center. 407949-4000 or serve@northlandchurch.net
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/
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
LIFEHOPE
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Northland’s Student Ministries and Care Center. LifeHope is a benevolence
Looking for local job listings? You can find them at www. northlandchurch.net/blogs/jobs/
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. Rachel Ballantyne at 407-949-7196 or lifehope@northlandchurch.net Find out more at northlandchurch.net/ ministries/financial_help/
CHRISTMAS WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Other Services
Women’s Outreach Luncheon Second 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.
Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability
Site you attend: __________________________________________________
Rapha House Barbecue Sunday, December 5, 7:30 p.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. Hosted by Northland’s High School Ministry. Tickets are $10 per person or $40 for family of four or more, and children under age 4 eat for free! All proceeds benefit Rapha House. and to purchase tickets: Sara Hall at RaphaHouseBBQ@gmail.com
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
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
To place your order by Wednesday, December 8, fill out this form (please print clearly) and place it, along with $7 for each plant, into a tithe envelope found at the offering boxes. Label the envelope “Poinsettias” and deposit it there. Checks should be made payable to Northland. Sarah Mattingly at sarah.mattingly@northlandchurch.net or 407-949-7170
Festival of Orchestras JAN 14. . . . . . . Toronto Symphony Orchestra FEB 4. . . . . . . . . . German State Philharmonic MAR 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boston Pops and to purchase tickets: Festival of Orchestras box office at 407-539-0245 or festivaloforchestras.org
NearHim Home Educators Supports and encourages families that God has called to teach their children at home. www.nearhim.com
As of November 29, 2010
TO HONOR OR MEMORIALIZE YOUR LOVED ONES.
Annie Moses Band Christmas Concert Friday, December 17, 7:30 p.m., Sanctuary. Tickets may be purchased at northlandchurch.net/calendar or call 1-888200-7952. Sarah Mattingly at 407-9497170 or sarah.mattingly@northlandchurch.net
PARENTS
Financial Report
Poinsettias…
Special Events
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
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23 Longwood/Online: 5 and 7 p.m. (Spanish interpretation will be available at both services.)
Marriage Ceremonies and Funeral Arrangements: Sharon Ferreira at 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@northlandchurch.net
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24 Longwood/Online: Noon, 2*, 4, 6* and 8 p.m. (*Hearing interpretation will be available.)
Counseling: Scotty Alderman at 407-949-7204 or scotty.alderman@northlandchurch.net
Oviedo:
4 and 6 p.m.
Mount Dora:
6 p.m.
Tickets are not necessary. Choose a time that works best for you and your family! Doors open 30 minutes prior, and the service is estimated at just over one hour. Child care will be available for those age 3 and under. All other children can enjoy worshiping with their families in the main sanctuary.
THIS WEEK
SURPLUS/ NEED RECEIVED (DEFICIT)
ATTENDANCE
THIS YEAR NEED RECEIVED
November 20 to 22, 2010 SURPLUS/ (DEFICIT)
Ministry Operations
225,101
166,236
(58,865)
10,804,848
10,396,475
(408,373)
Mortgage Payment
34,736
20,141
(14,595)
1,673,100
1,120,136
(552,964)
259,837
186,377
(73,460)
12,477,948
11,516,611
*(961,337)
Total Budget
LOAN BALANCE is currently $18,457,500 *Deficit currently being covered by operating reserve.
Northland at Longwood . . . . . . . 7,107 Northland at Oviedo . . . . . . . . . . . 330 Northland at Mount Dora . . . . . . . . 194 Northland at West Oaks . . . . . . . . . 28 Seminole County Jail . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Orange County Jail . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Online Live (1,151 sites) . . . . . . 2,645 Online Archived (800 sites) . . . . . . 623 Total (2,678 sites) . . . . . . . . . . 11,041
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About Northland, A Church Distributed WHAT WE BELIEVE The Bible
— We believe the Scripture, both Old and New Testaments, is verbally inspired of God, is inerrant in the original writings, and is the Christian’s final authority in faith and conduct. (2 Timothy 3:16)
God
— The Trinity — We believe in one God, Creator of all things, infinitely perfect and eternally existing in three persons – Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (Genesis 1:26; Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 6:8) Jesus Christ — We believe by miracle of the virgin birth that the Lord Jesus Christ, eternal Son of God, became man without ceasing to be God in order to reveal God and to redeem man. He is the substitutionary sacrifice for our sins and arose bodily from the dead for our justification. He is now exalted at the right hand of God, Head of the Church and Lord of the individual believer, fulfilling His ministry as our Great High Priest and Advocate. (Matthew 1:18-23; John 1:1-3) Holy Spirit — We believe that the ministry of the Holy Spirit is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ. He convicts the world of sin, regenerates and converts sinners, and baptizes them into the church, which is the body of Christ. We believe that He indwells, guides, instructs and empowers the believer for godly living and service, and that He seals and keeps him until the Lord comes. We believe that He bestows spiritual gifts upon each one. We believe that the believer has received one or more spiritual gifts so that he might exercise them for the strengthening and outreach of the body of Christ. The practice of any gift in any gathered body shall be in keeping with the Scripture. (John 14:16-17; Ephesians 4:30; 1 Corinthians 12:7)
The Means of Salvation
— We believe that salvation from the guilt and condemnation of sin is possible only as the gift of God’s grace. It cannot be gained by good resolutions, sincere efforts, or submission to the rules, regulations or ordinances of any church, but is freely bestowed on all who put their faith in Christ and trust in the work that Christ accomplished on the cross of Calvary. All who so trust the Savior pass from death unto life, and are forgiven of their sins, accepted by the Father, and born into His family by the regenerating work of the Holy Spirit through the Word of God. (John 5:24; Ephesians 1:67; 2:8-9; Titus 3:5; 1 Peter 1:23)
Security, Assurance and Responsibility
— We believe that all the saved, those in whom God has accomplished His transforming work of grace, are kept by His power and are thus secure in Christ forever. It is their privilege to rejoice in the assurance of their salvation. However, this assurance must not be the occasion for sin, for God in His holiness cannot tolerate persistent sin in His children, and in infinite love He corrects them. True faith in Christ is expressed by a fruitful, God-pleasing life. (John 10:2729; Romans 8:19-39; 1 John 5:13; Hebrews 12:6; Matthew 7:20; James 2:20)
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
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.
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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