Worship Guide-Respond 8 by Northland Church

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FEBRUARY 19-21, 2011

MONEY: In God We Trust? A Distraction or a Help in Contentment? 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: In God We Trust?” by focusing on money as a test of character. It promises to be a source of contentment, but often it is only a distraction from those things that are most important. Having a lot of money is a great challenge, but it can be handled well with the right relationship with God.

NOTES

Philippians 4:10-14 (NASB) “But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned before, but you lacked opportunity. Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Nevertheless, you have done well to share with me in my affliction.”

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? 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!

What’s Current DISTRIBUTED JOURNEYS 2011

Go on a Short-Term Mission Trip You can help change the world! Info on page 3 in Respond. or at somedayistoday.net/trip

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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 8 to 14, 2011 This Week This Year Need. . . . . . . . . 250,505 Need. . . . . . . . . . 1,753,535 Received. . . . . . 233,990 Received . . . . . . 1,536,220 Difference. . . . . (16,515) Difference. . . . . . (217,315)

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LIFE WITHOUT LIMBS

Leading Us in Worship March 5-7: Nick Vujicic A remarkable man sharing a most remarkable Story. Read about his life’s ministry at events.northlandchurch.net.

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DADDYDAUGHTER DANCE

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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:

• List some of the people who have been generous with you in times of your financial insecurity, causing you to thank God for providing through them? • How does money play into your sense of security? • List three people you know who might be asking God to provide for them in huge ways right now. Pray about how you could play a role in His generosity to them.

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Prepare for Next Week’s Worship:

DISTRIBUTED JOURNEYS 2011

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 8 to 14, 2011 This Week This Year Need. . . . . . . . . 250,505 Need. . . . . . . . . . 1,753,535 Received. . . . . . 233,990 Received . . . . . . 1,536,220 Difference. . . . . (16,515) Difference. . . . . . (217,315)

Go on a Short-Term Mission Trip You can help change the world! Info on page 3 in Respond. or at somedayistoday.net/trip

Name(s)_________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

E-mail___________________________________________________________________

Tithes & Offerings

What’s Current

Address_________________________________________________________________

LIFE WITHOUT LIMBS

Leading Us in Worship March 5-7: Nick Vujicic A remarkable man sharing a most remarkable Story. Read about his life’s ministry at events.northlandchurch.net.

__________________________________________________________________________

Tickets On Sale Now!

Phone___________________________________________________________________

DADDYDAUGHTER DANCE

Which site are you attending? [ ] Longwood

[ ] Mount Dora

[ ] Oviedo

[ ] Other_ ______________________________________________________________ [ ] I would like to receive more information about Northland. 02/19-21/2011

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:

“ Poverty is the load of some, and wealth is the load of others, perhaps the greater load of the two. … Bear

God, our Rock, our refuge, our resting place, we come to You. Out of another busy week of work, out of our struggles to be meaningful in our world, out of our desire to meet You and know You as the center of our being, we come to You, O unmovable Rock of our security.

Cleanse our hearts

of the idols of our own choosing. Help us to look to You, to put You

You will keep Your Word and Your promises.

first, knowing

Help us not to compromise the truth by trying to find meaning and security in our jobs, our friends, our pleasures, our projects— but not in You. Amen. —Adapted from The Worship Sourcebook

the load of thy neighbor’s poverty, and let him bear with thee the load of thy wealth. Thou lightenest thy load by lightening his.” — Saint Augustine

Worship Focus

Worship Christ today as our Deliverer. He has freed us from our empty ways of life to find fulfillment in Him.

Respond

2 Peter 1:3 (The Message) “Everything that goes into a life of pleasing God has been miraculously given to us by getting to know, personally and intimately, the One who invited us to God. The best invitation we ever received!”

What has God given to me and how am I responding?

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Prepare for Next Week’s Worship:

DISTRIBUTED JOURNEYS 2011

Go on a Short-Term Mission Trip You can help change the world! Info on page 3 in Respond. or at somedayistoday.net/trip

Name(s)_________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

E-mail___________________________________________________________________

Tithes & Offerings

What’s Current

Address_________________________________________________________________

LIFE WITHOUT LIMBS

Leading Us in Worship March 5-7: Nick Vujicic A remarkable man sharing a most remarkable Story. Read about his life’s ministry at events.northlandchurch.net.

__________________________________________________________________________

Tickets On Sale Now!

Phone___________________________________________________________________

DADDYDAUGHTER DANCE

Which site are you attending? [ ] Longwood

[ ] Mount Dora

[ ] Oviedo

[ ] Other_ ______________________________________________________________ [ ] I would like to receive more information about Northland. 02/19-21/2011

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:

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Respond. Be the Church.

every where. every day.

distributed journeys 2011

LIFE WITHOUT LIMBS

daddydaughter dance

Go on a short-term mission trip.

Leading Us in Worship March 5-7:

DANCING ON AIR

You can help change the world!

Nick Vujicic

Friday, March 4, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets on sale now!

More info on page 3 or at somedayistoday.net/trip

More info on page 7 or at events.northlandchurch.net

More info on page 4 or at northlandchurch.net/calendar

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)

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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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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)

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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.

What are the things in life that give you the greatest sense of security?

“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

Participate in a Distributed Journey. You can help change the world! You know that life-changing mission trip you’ve always wanted to experience? The one you’ve been planning to do someday? Well, someday is today! Don’t let excuses get in the way of your opportunity to change the world by serving others. Check out the list of Distributed Journeys that are currently available. Learn more and fill out an application at SomedayIsToday.net. Questions? Contact Patti Harshey at patti.harshey@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0573.

Costs of trips include airfare, visa (if applicable), lodging, ground transportation, tips and meals. Find each trip’s cost information at SomedayIsToday.net.

More trips are being added regularly, so keep checking the website, SomedayIsToday.net.

Haiti — April 3-10 Rebuild a church. Alabama — April 5-10 Build new camp facilities at Camp ToKnowHim. Ukraine — June 1-13 Orphanage Trip One: Care for and comfort orphans. Brazil — June 4-12 Boat Trip One: Serve the villages along the Amazon. Kenya — June 7-20 AIDS care and compassion. Dominican Republic — June 10-18 Middle schoolers and their parents build a chapel.

Scotland — June 17-26 Teen Challenge and Celebrate Recovery.

Ukraine — July 17-30 Youth Camp: Facilitate a youth camp.

Jamaica — June 18-25 VBS Trip Two: High school seniors and college students conduct Vacation Bible School.

Zambia — July 17-26 Church planting in at least two unreached villages in Western Zambia.

Ukraine — June 28-July 11 English Camp: Help facilitate an English Camp for college students.

Brazil — July 30-August 7 Boat Trip Two: Serve the villages along the Amazon.

Ukraine — June 28-July 11 Orphanage Trip Three: Care for and comfort orphans. Swaziland — July 1-11 Community development.

Jamaica — June 10-17 VBS Trip One: High schoolers conduct Vacation Bible School.

Brazil — July 9-19 Soccer Trip: Participate in soccer camps.

Ukraine — June 14-25 Orphanage Trip Two: Care for and comfort orphans.

Jamaica — July 16-23 Family Trip: Build a community center.

Sri Lanka — July 30-August 13 Care for and comfort orphans. Dominican Republic — August 14-21 Conduct a Vacation Bible School program. Cuba — October 14-21 Partner with IsleGO Missions. Brazil — October 15-23 Construction and Some Fishing: Fish in the Amazon and help villagers with construction projects.

Student Ministries

Mark Your Calendar!

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

Parent Forum

Saturdays, February 26 and March 26, 7-8:30 p.m. rooms 4213-17

Join the discussion on parenting a teen. Help us choose the specific topic by voting for the topics you are most interested in at northlandchurch.wufoo.com/forms/ parent-forum-topics/.

The Bunny Cup

SUNday, MARCH 13, 3-5:30 p.m., at the field behind lot 3

High schoolers are invited to play soccer, but all are welcome. Free barbecue for the whole family, but bring a dessert to share. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on to enjoy the game. PRACTICE TIMES: February 26, and March 5 and 12, 10 a.m. to noon in the field.

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

EARLY BIRD DEADLINE ALMOST HERE

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

Mark Your Calendar! Daddy-Daughter Dance Dancing on Air Friday, March 4, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale 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

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

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: Ale Hawkins Serving with a gentle heart and a fun, bright smile, Ale brings the love of Christ into the 4-year-olds and kindergarteners classrooms each week. She has a great desire to serve others in any way needed but primarily by helping them learn the truth of God’s Word. She especially enjoys helping the children express what they have learned through drama and crafts. Thank you, Ale, for sharing your time, talents and faith with all of us. We love you!

Why did you draw that? Andre in Children’s Church drew a picture of Jesus when He was 12 years old. He was found in His Father’s house, sitting and talking with the wise teachers. God wants us to come together to learn about Him, too.

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 2 Corinthians Bible Study Sundays, 10:45 a.m., rooms 4206-7. Join this open bible study and learn how to turn troubles into triumph. 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 Parent Forum Saturdays, February 26 and March 26, 7 to 8:30 p.m., rooms 4213-17. Join the discussion on parenting a teen. Help us choose the specific topic by voting for the topics you are most interested in at northlandchurch.wufoo.com/forms/ parent-forum-topics/. Shaylynn Stoner at 407-949-7194 or shaylynn.stoner@ 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

celebraterecovery@northlandchurch.net 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 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 care available. Donna Delzingaro at 407937-1749 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

adults

woMEN

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

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.

6 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 Susan Perry at commonground@ request. 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 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 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 Cassie Small at 407-834-5203 pantry. 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. Lori Holton at lori.holton@northlandchurch.net or 407949-4000 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 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, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Northland at Longwood. In January, 41 people donated 33 units, and as a result 99 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 Change This World Family Food Packing Saturday, March 12, 10 a.m. to noon, parking lot near the playground. Join Northland’s Children’s Ministries in an opportunity for families to pack meals together to serve the hungry All ages are welcome! Register at northlandchurch.net/calendar/ details/change_this_world_-_family_food_ packing/ Dana Kobosky at 407-949-7156 or dana.kobosky@northlandchurch.net 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 26...........................Pathways to Care March 3................................Homeless Ministry March 3-4.................... Daddy-Daughter Dance March 12.................. Change the World-Family March 18..................... Boston Pops Orchestra 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 Christ-

7 centered 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 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

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Daniel and Colossians. Children’s program Sandi McLaughlin at 407-342available. 4765 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 and discussion at this potluck fellowship. Children welcome. Nancy Petitto at 321972-2255

Marriage Ceremonies and Funeral Arrangements: Sharon Ferreira at 407-949-7189 or sharon.ferreira@northlandchurch.net

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

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

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

From Bondage to Bonding Mondays, starting March 7, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Oviedo Counseling Clinic, Reformed Theological Seminary, Oviedo. Join this 18-week look at Nancy Groom’s book From Bondage to Bonding: Escaping Codependency, Embracing Biblical Love. Book cost: $15 at the Northland Bookstore. Kathy O’Keefe at kajokeefe@aol.com or 407-949-4000, ext. 1775

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 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

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

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

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.

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

Other Services

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

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

paid positions at jobs. northlandchurch.net.

Counseling: Scotty Alderman at 407-949-7204 or scotty.alderman@northlandchurch.net

Access Ministries 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/

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/

Northland is honored to welcome Nick Vujicic (pronounced “Vooy-cheech”), who will speak during all services March 5-7. Nick was born in 1982 in Brisbane, Australia, and came into the world with neither arms nor legs. Throughout his childhood, Nick constantly questioned why he was different from all the other kids surrounding him, why he was the one born without arms and legs. According to Nick, the victory over his struggles throughout his journey, as well as his strength and passion for life, can be credited to his faith in God. His family, friends and the many people he has encountered along the way also have encouraged him.

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

As Nick says, “If God can use a man without arms and legs to be His hands and feet, then He will certainly use any willing heart!” You and your family won’t want to miss it!

Read more about Nick at events.northlandchurch.net.

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,

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 8 to 14, 2011

Ministry/Operations/ Mortgage Need Received

THIS WEEK THIS YEAR

Attendance February 12 to 14, 2011

Surplus/ (Deficit)

250,505

233,990

(16,515)

1,753,535

1,536,220

(217,315)

Northland at Longwood . . . . . . . 7,449 Northland at Oviedo . . . . . . . . . . . 368 Northland at Mount Dora . . . . . . . . 266 Seminole County Jail . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Orange County Jail . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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

Online Live (1,348 sites) . . . . . . 3,373 Archived (online) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,031 Total (1,353 sites) . . . . . . . . . . 12,582

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