Northstar Church: News
Baby Dedication
On October 16th we will be having a Baby Dedication at Northstar. This will take place during the 9:00 service. We view this as a time for Parents to partner with Northstar in a commitment to spiritual leadership for their kids. We know it can seem daunting, and we want to help get you off on the right foot!
Attendance to our Parent Orientation is necessary before the Dedication service. The Orientation will take place on Oct. 2nd during the 11:00 service.
Information packets can be picked up beginning THIS SUNDAY at the Family Ministry Table in the lobby. Please contact Hannah Sewell at hannah@northstarfamily.org for more info or with questions.
Children’s ministry opportunities!
Ever wonder where all the kids are on Sunday mornings? Our children’s programs take place at the 9:00 am service each Sunday. Babies through 5th graders are being taught each week about God’s love for them.
Kids 0-5 years old use a curriculum published by the ReThink Group called First Look. This curriculum is designed to give kids their first look at God. Each week we focus on one of three basic truths: God Made Me, God Loves Me, and Jesus Wants to Be My Friend Forever! We use fun activities and catchy worship music to reinforce the lessons. The kids (and teachers!) can’t help but have a good time!
Our Jumpstart class is for K-5th graders. This group is currently using a curriculum from Standard Publishing called Route 52. Their current topics are Jesus’ Teachings and Discipleship. These kids are eager to learn and excited to share the gospel with childlike abandon. They also have a worship band! Kid-led and mother-approved!
If you want to grow in your Christian walk and learn how to have faith like a child, we would love to have you join our team. There is a way for everyone to be involved in serving the “least of these”. For more information email hannah@northstarfamily.org.
Childcare positions available
Are you looking for a way to make a little extra cash this semester? Local MOPS groups are looking for quality childcare for their groups. They need dependable Christian workers to provide a safe and fun atmosphere for children.
MOPS exists to support and equip Mothers of Preschoolers to realize their full potential as women, mothers and leaders in the name of Jesus Christ. Having childcare available for these moms during their meetings is a huge blessing and a much needed break for many women. Opportunities are available on Tuesday and Friday mornings as well as Sunday nights. For more info contact Hannah Sewell at hannah@northstarfamily.org.
Third worship service option begins September 11!
We are excited to announce that on Sunday, September 11, we will offer a THIRD SERVICE at 6:00 p.m. at BHS (same place as the morning services)!! God is at work in our communities and campuses! We want to offer more opportunities for those who may not be able to participate on Sunday mornings and for those who God will bring to experience joyful Christian community in our church family. If you’re interested in being a part of the “launch team” for the third service, let us know!
Youth group and small group for parents!
This semester, come along with the Youth of Northstar as they learn the 10 essentials that are needed for this trail called the Christian life. They will learn about 10 essentials that will increase their faith and realize the joy of following the Lord. There will be topics like faith, authority, purity, and devotion. Trail Runners will meet at the Lancaster House on Wednesday nights from 7:00-8:30, beginning September 7. Please invite your friends and spread the word!
ATTENTION PARENTS!
This trail of life is not just for youth. Parents of youth will meet at the same time as the youth at Jeff and Carolyn Noble’s house, Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30 at 204 Heartwood Crossing. There will be a coordinating lesson each week for parents to help leave a faith legacy. This will be refreshing for the parents’ faith as well and will help raise them to use the 10 essentials along the path of life.
On September 7, we both youth and parents will meet together at Lancaster house for a fun evening of food, games and introductions!!
Cru invites pray-ers and prayers, Saturday, August 20
Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru) at VT invites you to a prayer meeting on Saturday August 20, 2011 from 9am – 10:30am at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church in Blacksburg (map).
Cru’s heart is to see VT students come to know Jesus as their Lord and Savior, grow in their faith and then be sent all over the world as followers of Jesus for the rest of their lives. We know this won’t happen without prayer and we would ask that you come and pray for our students and for the campus of VT. See you on August 20th!!!
For more information contact Jeff Highfield at jeff.highfield@uscm.org or at 540-808-5040.
College Kick Off Night
If you are a new or returning college student, join us for a night of s’mores and live music, featuring Jeff Walker at the Lancaster House! It is this Thursday night, (8/18) Starting at 8:00 pm.
Here’s a map!
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Report from International Furniture Giveaway
Here is a brief report on last Saturday’s (8/13) International Furniture Giveaway at the Baptist Collegiate Ministries building. We thank God for another successful event, and we thank you for your service! The weather was good, and we were able to give almost everyone who came two pieces of furniture (one large and one small). Over 300 pieces of furniture were selected, loaded and delivered in less than four hours.
At 7:30 am, 133 students and scholars entered the building. Eventually, 167 students and scholars received furniture. The recipients came from 11 nations, with PR China (99, 59%) and India (56, 34%) as the largest groups. The other nations included Nepal (2), Vietnam (2), Thailand (2), Germany (1), Guatemala (1), Malaysia (1), Brazil (1), Sweden (1), and Venezuela (1).
We’re grateful for your help this year! It’s an incredibly practical way to demonstrate the love of God to the nations.
Youth ministry: Tubing on the New River this Sunday!
This sunday our youth group will be going tubing at New River Junction. Feel free
to invite your friends and come tubing with us!
DETAILS:
- We will be meeting at Blacksburg High School at 1:00 to go tubing. That should give us enough time to tear down and grab a quick lunch.
- The liability forms can be downloaded from http://www.newriverjunction.com (Please try to have these filled out ahead of time to speed up the process).
- The cost is $9 for adult tubes, $7 for child tubes. Parents are definitely welcome to come hang out with us.
There will be some hard copies of the liability forms at the services this Sunday for under-18 that don’t have them. In the meantime, contact Dave, dave@northstarfamily.org for more information.
let me know if you have any questions.
New parents!
Two of our Northstar families had babies in the past week! We’re excited for them and the joy that comes with new life!
Congrats to Josh & Tricia Hepler on the birth of their son!
- Lane Preston Hepler
- born Aug. 4th at 1:08 pm
- 7lbs 9oz.
Congrats to Matt & Jennifer Becker on the birth of their daughter!
- Lily Anne Becker
- born August 11 at 2:58 pm
- 9lbs 7oz.
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