Northstar Church: September, 2011

Fantastically Made

Our theme for the month of October in our Preschool classrooms is “Fantastically Made”. We want to make sure each and every child leaves knowing that God made them and He made them on purpose. He loves everything about them! Check out this preview video for more!

Share Your Faith workshop

 Join us this Sunday, October 2 from 4:00 – 5:45 pm to learn and practice a simple way to communicate the joy and truth of the gospel.

Topics covered include overcoming our fears to sharing, recognizing Spirit-led opportunities to share, relating our testimony and presenting the key points of the gospel. Don’t miss out on this chance to prepare yourself to give a reason for the hope that you have!

We will be meeting in the Baptist Collegiate Ministry center at the corner of Washington & Kent Streets. Contact Josh for more information.

Look

In the 2nd message called “Look,” we are pointed to the people around us from John 4:35. Are we looking at who God has called us to? Also features the Crave documentary produced by Erwin McManus of Mosaic Church.

Click here to watch the documentary.

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Childish Actions

As my 6 year old son was stepping off the bus, the driver, Miss Carolyn, waved me over. As I got to the doorway, she said that she just wanted to tell me how proud she was of him today on the bus. A kid that sits near Elijah has been picking on my son, calling him names, and I don’t know what all else. By the school’s definition, it is bullying. I was thankful to hear that some other kids took up for my son. At some point, either one of these kids or Miss Carolyn told the instigator, “No one likes a bully.” Elijah spoke up and said that he likes the bully, because he goes to church and he learned to love everyone. Maybe it doesn’t seem like much of a big deal, but it was a proud mama moment for me. I love knowing my son is learning that, despite being picked on, he can still love that person. It doesn’t make the actions right- but he can try his hardest to treat that person as Jesus might. I don’t know if Elijah’s statement had any affect on this other boy. I hope so. But if not, it definitely left an impression on Miss Carolyn and some of the other kids on the bus. Elijah witnessed in his own way, with a sureness that I do not currently possess. I hope to one day. In the meantime, I will work towards being more like my son. I thank his Jumpstart teachers for using their precious time to instill godly qualities in him through their patience, teaching and by example. Thank you for following the leading God placed in your hearts. I thank Hannah Sewell, for making children’s ministry decisions with the wisdom God has gifted her. I praise and thank my Heavenly Father for them and for my son- even for the action of bullying, without which a 6 year old might not have been able to share Christ’s love as effectively.
Matthew 5:44, Isaiah 11:6

Pick a Pumpkin!

Come join us in a Northstar tradition on our Pumpkin Pickin’ day at Sinkland Farms! Load up a car full of family and friends and meet us there on October 9th at 3:00. We will gather everyone at the Hayride at 3:30 for a group photo!

This is good old fashioned fall fun, so don’t miss it! Parking is $3 per carload. All other costs are for optional activities. Everything you need to know about Sinkland Farms can be found HERE.

Baby Dedication Packets

Parents- it is not too late to sign up for our Baby Dedication…yet! This week is the last week to pick up Orientation packets so please don’t miss out on this opportunity! To reserve your packets please contact Hannah Sewell at hannah@northstarfamily.org

Northstar Chick-fil-A Night!

On Tuesday, October 4th Northstar and Chick-fil-A of Christiansburg are teaming up to bring you Northstar Chick-fil-A Night! From 5:00-8:00 pm Chick-fil-A will offer a FREE milkshake with any combo purchase when you show your Northstar bulletin! Bring your small group, your family or a friend for a time of fellowship and fun. Great food, a playground for the kids, and nothing to clean up after dinner! And who can beat a FREE milkshake?

Listen.

This message begins Jeff’s annual 3-part Focus series which examines the basics of nurturing your faith and growing in your walk with God. Do you want to learn more about how to listen to God?

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Ministry opportunity: tornado cleanup Sept 24

Back in April, a tornado hit the Pulaski area, causing damage to businesses and homes. Next Saturday, September 24, Northstar will be sending a group to Pulaski to help with the continued clean-up
efforts. If you would like to be involved, please contact Eric Stewart at eric.c.stewart@gmail.com.

Listen. Look. Lighten.

We will be taking a step away from Luke and Jeff will be kicking off a 3-week series called ‘Listen. Look. Lighten.’

This will be a great series to jump in on even if you are new to Northstar! This series really exemplifies and sums up the heart of Northstar Church. Please make plans to be at these great Sundays!

We now have 3 opportunities to jump in 9am, 11am and 6pm!  So you have no excuse, even if you slept through your alarm.