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August 24, 2025 12:30 PM

August 24, 2025 12:30 PM

Sunday

Sundays, August 10, 17 and 24 after the 11am service. | Recharge Room Not sure where to start with LIFE Groups? LIFE Labs is your perfect first step! These short, casual sessions after the 11 a.m. service give you a chance to learn about groups that align with your interests and needs. Take a look at the schedule below to attend one or multiple sessions. It’s your chance to meet leaders, ask questions, and try things out. Childcare is covered—kids are welcome to stay in Kid’s Church while you discover how a LIFE Group can make a big church feel small. Step into community this fall! LIFE Groups are simply what we refer to as a small group. We know that life is busy and most people simply just don't have time to add another weekly commitment to their calendar. Our goal is to not to make joining a LIFE Group another thing but make it simply a part of your life. Featuring: 8/10 - Bible Engagement 8/17 - Care/Recovery, Marriage 8/24 - Consistent Community & Passionate Prayer Questions? Email Alyssa.

August 1, 2025 5:00 PM

August 1, 2025 5:00 PM

Sunday

Join us as we collect canned food and school supplies for the upcoming school year.The food will be used to stock the food pantry at Winter Springs Elementary. We will also use additional canned food for Longwood Elementary as needed. We are also collecting school supplies for Tools 4 Seminole Schools. Tools 4 Seminole Schools provides free school and classroom supplies to every Seminole County public school through the Free Store for teachers. Return canned food and school supplies by the end of August. Simply drop off supplies at the blue Commission Wall between Saturday, August 2 and Sunday, August 31.Canned food list:**Items should be 16 oz or smaller, no glass, and be sure the food is not expired. Fruit (cups or canned) Vegetables (canned) Protein Items (canned meat, stew, tuna) Ravioli /spaghetti (canned-no boxed pasta) Soup Breakfast Items (bars, cereal, oatmeal) Snack/Treat items (individually wrapped) Peanut butter and jelly (plastic jars only) School supply list:12 pack of #2 pencils 12 pack of color pencils 24 pack of crayons safety scissors pink erasers glue sticks 8/10 pack of color markers pocket folders wide ruled notebook paper wide ruled spiral notebook black or blue ink pens dry erase markers Questions? Contact Hannah Cash.

September 7, 2025 4:30 PM

September 7, 2025 4:30 PM

Sunday

FAMCON: Sept 7–Oct 26 | Sunday Nights | 4:30–7:00 PM FAMCON = Family Conference Get ready for your fall survival masterclass—FAMCON is your chance to reconnect, refocus, and thrive in family life. Join us for an evening of dinner, worship, and engaging breakout sessions built around our fall sermon series, How to Lose Your Family in 10 Easy Ways. With practical tools for parents, kids, and students, this event is designed to help your family grow stronger—together. Topics covered will include challenges the family is facing in today’s culture (including technology, family dynamics, and having a Christ-centered home). Here’s what to expect: Breakout sessions for every stage of family life—from kids to teens to young adults to parents to empty nesters to singlesAge-specific programming for grade, middle and high schoolKid care available for kindergarten and underA time to recharge with community, worship, and encouragementWhether your family feels like a well-oiled machine or a work in progress, FAMCON is for you. Come as you are and leave feeling encouraged, equipped, and more connected than ever. Cost is free and dinner will be provided for an optional donation (or you can bring your own). Please be sure to register each member of your family individually so we can plan accordingly for dinner, breakout sessions, and childcare. Questions? Email Lauren.

September 13, 2025 5:00 PM

September 13, 2025 5:00 PM

Sunday

Baptism is an outward expression of our inward faith and a declaration to the world that we've chosen to follow Jesus Christ. It signifies the washing away of the old life and helps solidify our commitment as followers of Jesus Christ. If you have never been baptized before this is your chance to take this step of obedience in Christ! If you have recommitted yourself to following Christ and desire to make a public statement of that through baptism, you are also welcome. Be sure to invite your friends and family to celebrate with you! WHY BE BAPTIZED? 1. Because you want to follow Christ's example. "At that time Jesus came from Nazareth and was baptized by John in the river" (Mark 1:9). 2. Because Christ commanded it. "Jesus said, 'Go then, to all people everywhere and make them my disciples, baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and then teach them to obey everything I have commanded you'" (Matthew 28:19-20). 3. Because it shows you are a believer. " ... many of the Corinthians who heard him believed and were baptized" (Acts 18:8). 4. Because obeying Christ's command shows you know Him. "We know that we have come to know Him, if we obey His commands" (1 John 2:3). WHAT IS THE MEANING OF BAPTISM? 1. It is a symbol of Christ's burial and resurrection. "Christ died for our sins ... he was buried ... and he rose again" (1 Corinthians. 15:3,4). "For when you were baptized, you were buried with Christ, and in baptism you were also raised with Christ" (Colossians 2:12). 2. It is a symbol of your new life as a Christian. "When someone becomes a Christian he becomes a brand new person inside. The old life has passed away and a new life has begun!" (2 Corinthians 5:17). "By our baptism then we were buried with Him and shared His death, in order that just as Christ was raised from the dead also we might live a new life!" (Romans 6:4). Baptism does not make you a believer, it shows that you already are one! Baptism does not "save" you, only your faith in Christ does that. Baptism is like a wedding ring—it's the outward symbol of the commitment you made in your heart. "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith and it is the gift of God not by works, so that no one can boast" (Ephesians 2:8,9). HOW ARE WE TO BE BAPTIZED? 1. Like Jesus was baptized, children, teens and adults are immersed in water. "As soon as Jesus was baptized, He went up out of the water" (Matthew 3:16). 2. The word "baptize" literally means "to dip under water." The Greek word "baptizo" means "to immerse or dip under water." 3. It is the best way to picture a burial and resurrection. Who should be baptized? Every person who has made the decision to believe in Christ. "Those who believed and accepted His message were baptized" (Acts 2:41). "But when they believed Philip as he preached the Good News ... And the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women" (Acts 8:12). "Simon himself believed and was baptized ..." (Acts 8:13). The one requirement for baptism is belief in Christ! We do not baptize children until they are old enough to understand and believe. WHEN ARE WE TO BE BAPTIZED? As soon as you have believed! You shouldn't delay. "Those who believed ... were baptized ... that day!" (Acts 2:41). "Then Philip began with the Scripture and told him the Good News about Jesus. As they traveled along the road, they came to some water, and the eunuch said, 'Look here is water! Why shouldn't I be baptized right now?' Philip said, 'If you believe with all your heart, you may.' The official answered, 'I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.' Then both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water and Philip baptized him" (Acts 8:36-39, paraphrase). There is no reason to delay. As soon as a person decides to believe in Christ, he or she can and should be baptized. WHO WILL BAPTIZE ME? If there is someone who has made a significant impact on your Journey with Jesus, you can invite them to be a part of baptizing you. They need to have already been baptized and be following the Lord. Many people have their small group leader, ministry team leader, or friend baptize them. Several pastors and ministers from Northland regularly perform baptisms. CAN A FAMILY BE BAPTIZED TOGETHER? Yes! If each family member understands fully the meaning of baptism, and each one has personally placed his/her trust in Christ for salvation, we encourage families to be baptized at the same time. It is a wonderful expression of commitment. CAN I INVITE FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO MY BAPTISM? Absolutely! We would love to have your friends and family there to celebrate with you. WILL I HAVE TO SAY ANYTHING? Not much! At the beginning of the baptism service, the pastor will briefly explain the meaning of baptism. Following that, the pastor will introduce you by reading your name and invite you to tell a bit of your story—how you came to Northland and when you started following Christ. You will then enter the water to be baptized. The pastor will ask you one question: "Have you accepted Christ as your Lord and Savior." You only have to answer, "Yes." Then, the pastor will briefly lower you just under the water, and then you will leave the water, dry off, and watch with others. We are so happy that you desire to follow the Lord's example in baptism. There will be many others baptized with you. Many people like yourself have been baptized in pools, lakes and the ocean! WHAT DO I WEAR? Guys: A swimsuit or shorts and a shirt is just fine. Ladies: A swimsuit, shorts and a shirt (dark color) is just fine. Bottom line, wear what makes you comfortable. Bring a towel to dry off before you leave. You can use the restrooms to change in. Join us in the Sanctuary.