Posted February 19, 2013 | Category: Ministries, Access Ministries, News and Inspiration | Written by: Heather Subbert, Children's Ministries Access Coordinator
Big news! We opened a SECOND Access classroom this weekend in grade school. Access Ministries is growing, and we needed more room to serve the children with special needs who are coming to services on Sunday morning. We are so thankful to the team of volunteers who put in ridiculous hours to...
Posted October 31, 2012 | Category: Local Sites, Ministries, Children's Ministry, News and Inspiration | Written by: Kevin Oswandel, Grade School Volunteer
I just wanted to extend thanks to all of the staff who lead the Children’s Ministry. I’m amazed at all of the preparation and behind-the-scenes coordination that takes place to make it all work, and on top of that, everybody always has a smile. I truly look forward to being able help out whenever...
Posted July 10, 2012 | Category: Featured, Local Sites, Longwood, Ministries, Student Ministries, News and Inspiration, Stories | Written by: Matt Clark and Northland Student Ministries
Ever wonder if your parenting skills match up? If you're doing the right thing? Or why your kids look at you strangely? Too many parents wake up and realize they have economized on the very relationships they promised would be top priority. Relax ... we're all in the same boat and we can...
Posted June 12, 2012 | Category: Featured, Local Sites, Longwood, Ministries, Student Ministries, News and Inspiration | Written by: Shaylynn Stoner
Last Saturday was a stormy day, but that didn't keep more than 250 people from showing up for the Student Ministries Family BBQ! As everyone munched on burgers and picnic sides, Minister Brian Katauskas shared about who and what Student Ministries at Northland is all about, especially this...
Posted June 8, 2012 | Category: Local Service, Helping Hands, Local Serving, Local Sites, Longwood, Ministries, Resource Point, News and Inspiration | Written by: Emily Tallman
Could you survive in poverty? A recent survey stated that 1 in 3 Americans are one paycheck away from being homeless. So, it shouldn’t be surprising that many of today’s Americans are finding themselves in situational poverty, resulting from a job loss. The difficulty of living in poverty can be...
Posted June 7, 2012 | Category: Featured, Local Sites, Longwood, Ministries, Children's Ministry, Creation Care OLD, Get Involved, News and Inspiration | Written by: Bryan Royals and Robert Diacheysn
Every summer, Children's Ministries converts the large group worship room at Longwood into an "outdoor" camp environment called Camp Venture. With camp games, secret camp handshakes and a chance to worship around the "camp fire" — our first through fifth-graders learn biblical lessons in a...
Posted April 20, 2012 | Category: Featured, Local Sites, Longwood, Ministries, Resource Point, News and Inspiration, Serve Beyond Northland | Written by: Gretchen Kerr
Twenty-five volunteers representing 5 congregations attend the orientation for the Second Case Manager Academy training class. Speakers included Beth Davalos, FIT< Andy Searle’s, Pastor and leader involved in the Casselberry Task Force, and Dr. Joel Hunter. This group will be the next Academy...
Posted February 15, 2012 | Category: Local Service, Local Sites, Longwood, Ministries, Children's Ministry | Written by: Dana DeVries
Northland's Daddy-Daughter Dance is right around the corner! It is an amazing evening designed to provide dads with the opportunity to take their little girls out for a very special time of dancing, food and wonderful surprises! It takes hundreds of volunteers to make this big event happen ......
Posted February 8, 2012 | Category: Ministries, Student Ministries | Written by: Brian Katauskas
On February 1, we began a new iteration of IAMTHIRD (Northland at Longwood's high school gathering) and I cannot be more excited about where we are headed! It's called IAMTHIRD Distributed. No doubt you've heard of Northland, A Church Distributed … well, this is Northland’s Student Ministry,...
Posted January 26, 2012 | Category: Celebrate Recovery, Local Sites, Longwood, Ministries | Written by: CR - Mary
POWERLESS In the hardest times of my life, when there seems to be no hope, no future, no joy, and no light; God is there. I usually cannot see Him. Unfortunately, it is not until later when I realize He never left my side. Celebrate Recovery's second lesson of the year focuses on the fact...
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