Both Hands Foundation's Founder to Speak at Northland

Lifesong For Orphans and Both Hands Foundation have partnered together to create a ministry that both assists orphans (adoptive families) AND helps widows.
 The Founder and Executive Director (J.T. Olson) is coming to Orlando on a family vacation and agreed to take time to come to Northland Church on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at 7:00 PM to present an informational program.

Here is a video clip of Mr. Olson explaining how Both Hands works.

Shoes for Orphans In the Ukraine

Northland Church in Longwood is hosting a service project on May 21, 2011 where families can decorate TOMS shoes to send to Ukrainian orphans.   TOMS Shoes is a company that matches every pair of shoes purchased with a pair of new shoes to give to a child in need.  You can find more information about this event and  register here.

Considering Adoption or Foster Parenting?

A representative from Community Based Care of Seminole County (CBC) will be in the foyer after every service from Saturday, May 1 to Monday, May 3, and from Saturday, May 8 to Monday, May 10 at the Northland Longwood and Oviedo sites. Also, CBC of Seminole will hold a Foster and Adoption Information Session on May 8 at 6:30 p.m. in room 4206-07 at the Longwood site. Experts in fostering and adoption will discuss the process to foster and adopt in Florida and will answer commonly asked questions. For those interested in beginning the foster or adoption process, CBC of Seminole will hold a Foster and Adoption Course (PRIDE) from May 19 through August 4 at Northland. This 30-hour course is required by the state of Florida to become a licensed foster or adoptive parent. Details, and information sessions or orientation sign-up: Rhonda Murphy (rmurphy56@cfl.rr.com or 1-866-90-CHILD).