What are those crazy kids up to? Welcome to This Week in Children’s Ministry, the part of the Northstar website where we take a look at what the kids are learning on Sunday morning and keep you up to date with what’s coming up and what your family can begin looking forward to! Jumpstart In Jumpstart, the kids continued learning about …
Julie Jewell
Julie grew up in Augusta, Georgia. She received a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Georgia State University in 2004 and a Master’s degree as a Reading Specialist from Radford University in 2010. She previously worked as a classroom teacher and reading specialist in the area. She is thankful for the opportunity to unite her passion for children and her passion for Jesus by serving at Northstar! It is her hope every child that walks into Northstar feels the love of Jesus and wants to know more about Him.
Julie and her husband Charlie (who blessed her with the unforgettable name, Julie Jewell) welcomed their daughter, Claire to the world in August of 2012. Claire reminds them daily of God’s love and sense of humor. Julie enjoys baking, reading, running and Starbucks.
Julie is the Children & Family Minister on the staff at Northstar. Visit our leadership page to get to know the rest of the team.
Posts by Julie Jewell
Passion Week Devotionals: Thursday
This entry is part 5 of 8 in the series Passion Week 2017Most people have heard of Good Friday and of course Easter Sunday but what about Maundy Thursday? What in the world does Maundy mean? Maundy comes from the Latin word mandatum, which translates to commandment. On this day, while Jesus is dining with his disciples during the Last …
Celebrating Advent with Kids
What is Advent and why do we celebrate it? Advent began Sunday, November 27 this year and ends Christmas Eve. Advent comes from the Latin word meaning “coming” and its purpose is to look forward to the coming of Christ. During this busy time of parades, parties and buying gifts it is so easy to get distracted from the true …
Soup Lunch for Prices Fork Elementary
The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these. …
A Latte Encouragement Photos
Another school year has begun for many students in the New River Valley. Several mamas got together at the Northstar Ministry Center to enjoy lattes, a word of encouragement from Kimberly Penson, and discussion. Kimberly reminded us that our children are a gift from God, on loan from Him and, thankfully, He is in control of each of their lives …
Kids’ Camp Follow Up Ideas for Parents
The glitter and glue have settled and life in the children’s ministry department has gone back to normal (as normal as can be in our office!). Northstar Kids’ Camp is over, but our hope is that it was the beginning of a new spiritual spark in your child’s life. Whether their favorite part of camp was worship, games, crafts, hearing …
Amazing Love Women’s Retreat Recap
“I really felt pressed to sacrifice more to God, on a regular basis. I think I became aware of some of my fears and things I struggle to give over to the Lord.” “It was timed great for a needed spiritual challenge/respite…God delivered. I also gained a greater connection to women at Northstar.” These are just a couple of quotes …
Passions Week Devo: Tuesday
But when the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together. And one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?” And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all …
Easter Egg Hunt 2016 Photos
We had a EGGcellent time at our third annual Community Easter Egg Hunt. Although we had to change venues due to rain and cold weather, it did not stop the fun. We were excited to see so many families from our community participate in egg hunts, crafts, photos with bunnies and games. Thanks, Northstar Church, for being the church by inviting friends, …
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