Ways to Respond Baptisms
Adult Baptisms Sunday, June 10, 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, July 21, 7 p.m., room 4206. Child care is available upon request. Diane Jones at 407-949-7188 or diane.jones@northlandchurch.net
Bible Studies adultS Discipleship Group Wednesdays, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Welcome Center. Study for new believers and those who want to grow in their faith using the book of John. Bob Ek at bobpatek30@aol.com Evening Prayer Group Thursdays, 6 to 7 p.m., prayer room. Elaine Harland at 407-949-4002 or elaine. harland@northlandchurch.net Genesis • Sundays, through August 26, 9 a.m., room 4206. • Wednesdays, through August 29, 7 p.m., room 2211, Admin Wing. This foundational book of the Bible sets the stage for all that comes after. Join us for an in-depth look at what the Bible says about our existence, our purpose, our relationship with God, the origin of sin, the first promise of a Messiah and much more. Jamila Millette at jamila.millette@northlandchurch. net or 407-937-1832 Hard Words to Understand Bible Study Sundays, June 17 through September 2, 10:45 a.m., rooms 4206-07. Explore a deeper understanding of key words and concepts in the Bible, such as grace, glory, mercy, the Trinity, justification, sanctification and many more. Come early for refreshments and fellowship. John and Carolyn Jones at 407-831-5822 Transformers — Young married couples (mid-20s to -40s) Sundays, 10:45 a.m. to noon, Fellowship Hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. Our goal is to build relationships and grow in our marriages by studying God’s Word and applying it to our lives. Child care is available with a reservation; to Linda Campbell at linda. campbell@northlandchurch.net. Tim and Michelle Kutcher at tim.kutcher@gmail.com
MEN Hanging Out With Jesus Tuesdays, 6:45 to 8 a.m., room 1118, Student Ministries and Care Center. Stories from the Gospels, by Patrick Morley and Man in the Mirror. Bob Shoemaker at bobshoemaker@mindspring.com or 407599-3132
There are limitless opportunities to grow in God and connect with others in and through Northland. Here are some great places to start!
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 Leo Carrier at minutes of prayer. leo@carrierinsurance.com
woMEN Stepping Up, by Beth Moore This 6-week Bible study provides a journey through the Psalms of Ascent. Workbook is available in the Northland Bookstore for $14.95. • Mondays, June 11 through July 23, 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. Cherrie Rowe at 407-322-6850, or Anne Sullivan at 407-332-8318 or annesullivan@ cfl.rr.com • Tuesdays, June 12 through July 24, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. Cherrie Rowe at 407-322-6850, or Marlene Ross at 407-833-0094 or rossduo@cfl.rr.com
Classes & Training Check the Northland website (northlandchurch.net/classes/) for the most up to date information on all classes.
ADULTS Belong/Membership Opportunities • One-day seminar: Saturday, September 22, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., The Rink. Hear Dr. Joel C. Hunter and other senior leaders describe what it means to belong to Christ and to Northland. Child care is available. Ruth Sapp at ruth.sapp@ northlandchurch.net or 407-949-4039 • Online: Anytime at northlandchurch.net/ series/belong_study/ Healthy 100 Sundays, through June 24, 9 to 10:30 a.m., rooms 4209-10. Learn to trust God, learn the benefits of faith, and strengthen your interpersonal relationships while developing a positive, energetic outlook and nutritious diet for great health. Register by April 15. The Workbook and Small Group Study Guide are $8 (available in class), and the fee for class is $5. Child care is available by contacting Linda Campbell at linda.campbell@ northlandchurch.net. Jerry Corey at 407332-7452 orruthjerr@hotmail.com Immigration Study Thursdays, June 7 to July 19, 7 to 8:30 p.m., rooms 4213-17. Facilitated by Pastor Gus Davies. Explore immigration issues, even though they are complicated, controversial and emotional. We will discover how, as the church, we can begin intentionally loving our immigrant neighbors by learning about them. Materials for this class are Matthew Soerens and Jenny Hwang’s Welcoming the Stranger, available in Northland’s bookstore for $11.25, and its companion workbook. Child care is available with registration to Linda Campbell at linda. campbell@northlandchurch.net. Registration: northlandchurch.net/classes. Laura Young at 407-949-7165 or laura.young@ northlandchurch.net
Marriage Oneness (FamilyLife) Wednesdays, May 9 through June 27, 7 to 9 p.m., rooms 4206-07. Learn and practice practical ways to love better, connect better and be better—together in your marriage. Cost: $50 for two workbooks in the Northland Bookstore. Register at northlandchurch.net/ classes. Child care is available by contacting Linda Campbell at linda.campbell@ northlandchurch.net. Rick and Jolene Burns at jburns@mycbfl.com or 407-4625130 Marriage Preparation Class Sundays, starting August 12, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. This 13-week class is for any couple engaged, not engaged (but seriously considering engagement) or married without the benefit of premarital counseling. Cost: $120 per couple. Registration is required by August 5 at northlandchurch. wufoo.com/forms/marriage-preparationclass-application/. A paper application is available in the Northland Bookstore. Chris Kingsley at 407-949-7193 Sharing Life’s Stories Saturday, June 2, 9 a.m. to noon, rooms 4213, 4215 and 4217. Learn simple and practical ways of sharing your faith by sharing your life stories in natural and nonthreatening ways. Child care is available by registration to linda.campbell@northlandchurch.net. Class registration: northlandchurch.net/ classes. Jamila Millette at jamila.millette@ 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. 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: Wednesdays, June 6 to 27, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Focus: Salvation and assurance. Includes Communion instruction. • STEP 2—THE MOST IMPORTANT THING: Wednesdays, July 11 to August 8, 6:30 to 8 p.m. 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: Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., TBD. Focus: to develop skills in exploring the Bible.
MEN Becoming a Man Sundays, through June 17, 6:30 to 8 p.m., rooms 4209-10. A Father and Son Journey Together gives dads and sons (ages 16 to 19) the opportunity to explore together what real manhood is. Cost for materials: 2 for $20 (available at Northland’s bookstore). Tom Horvath at 407-260-1473 or tom@ tomhorvath.com Men’s Fraternity: The Quest for Authentic Manhood Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8 a.m., The Rink, Student Ministries and Care Center. What does it take to be a real man? This course answers your questions, offers a clear definition of manhood and challenges you to develop your own personalized manhood plan. The workbook is available in
Northland’s bookstore or in class for $12. and registration: Robert Diacheysn at robert. diacheysn@northlandchurch.net or 407-9209655, or Rich Gailey at gaileyr@bellsouth.net or 407-595-7447
woMEN Lose It for Life, by Steve Arterburn Mondays, June 4 through July 30, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., room 4205. Develop a new approach to life, to eating and living healthy and free! Space is limited. Registration is required; $5 fee. Child care is available by reservation. Books are available at Northland’s bookstore for $14.25. and registration: Mary Lou Caskey at maryloucaskey@gmail.com
Groups CARE GROUPS adults Celebrate Recovery Fridays, 7 to 9 p.m., Children’s Worship Wing. Gain freedom from life’s hurts, hangups and habits over dinner, fellowship and share groups, which include CR 101, Men’s and Women’s Addiction, Men’s and Women’s Co-dependency, Mom’s of Addicts, Men’s Anger, Men’s Sexual Addiction, Women’s Relationship Addiction, Women’s Physical, Emotional and Sexual Abuse and Laurie Eating Disorders for Women. Jean Harrington at celebraterecovery@ northlandchurch.net or 407-927-4393 Coping with Addictions/Codependency His Way Thursdays, 7 p.m., fellowship hall, Student Ministries and Care Center. 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, Frank Turner 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 Bookstore). Child care available. Donna Delzingaro at 407-9371749 or divorcecare@northlandchurch.net PRAXIS (Conquering Fear, Anger, Anxiety) Tuesdays, 7:15 p.m., rooms 5106-07. Conquer fear, anger and anxiety through biblical principles. Child care is available. Skye Engel at 407-834-3158 PeaceSeekers This ministry takes the biblical approach to handling all levels and types of conflict and making a difference in relationships. Mediation and biblical conflict coaching are available. Rich Arndt at 407-221-8955 or volvoom@gmail.com 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 $19 for the book (available in the Northland Bookstore). Child care available. Assessment required. Donna Delzingaro at 407-937-1749
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