July 17, 2014 • Northstar Church Blacksburg News
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This Saturday!  
Topic: Unlocking the Old Testament for the Modern Christian
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Many aspects of the Old Testament can be challenging for the Christian today. Questions like, "Why is the God of the New and Old Testaments so different?", "How should Christians interpret violence and war in the OT?", and many more like these are challenging ones that need to be addressed in our study of Scripture. 

Join us this Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. to learn about some of the tools that will help you unlock and uncover the wealth of the Old Testament. Some snacks will be provided! It will be led by Northstar Discipleship & College Minister Adam Wilson.


Join us at the park!

Please join us for a Picnic in the Park, next Saturday July 26, from 5-7:00 p.m. at Caboose Park, Shelter 2 (920 Turner St.). This will be a fun, casual time to hang out, eat and play games!

Hot dogs and drinks will be provided, please sign up here to bring a side or dessert to share as well as chairs or a picnic blanket. If you have a corn hole set, please let Julie know.


Volunteer today for Steppin' Out

Steppin' Out is around the corner - August 1-2! Each year, we sponsor a booth and give out Pop Ices to everyone who comes by. It's been a great way to reach out, and it's easy to serve. Sign up today to volunteer at our booth for a two-hour time slot on Friday or Saturday. 


#BIGsmallGroup vids


We've got two weeks left of #BIGsmallGroup. We asked a few people to describe #BsG in one word this past week: "humbling, authentic, real, powerful, transparent, challenging." You can watch last week's gathering with Sarah Beyer and Cynthia Rancourt teaching and speaking on "Loving Deeply" by clicking above.
 

Coming this fall! 


Beginning August 31, our church will enter a six-week sermon and small group series entitled "True Spirituality: Becoming an R12 Christian." Based off of material from Living on the Edge ministries, we'll be studying Romans 12 together on Sundays and in all our small groups! Please be in prayer for this exciting opportunity for us to grow deeper together!
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College Ministry!


Check out the college ministry page and Twitter account for details!

Member Meeting


Our next Member Meeting is this Sunday, July 20! We're excited about hosting it in our new ministry center! 
 

Welcome New Staff

Neal Nelson will be in Blacksburg this weekend, beginning his ministry with us as associate pastor! We're grateful for how God has moved. Please continue praying for the Nelsons: for their house in Arkansas to sell, for Teresa's pregnancy, and for smooth transitions. The rest of the family will be joining him in September, after the birth of the baby.

We're also excited to announce here for the first time that Alex Kacere will be joining the Staff Team as Youth Minister. Alex is a graduate of Liberty University, and he'll be joining us the week of July 21. Please pray for him: smooth transition, favor with our youth and their friends. (Since last week, he's found a place to live! Thanks for praying!) 

This Saturday July 19, the guys will be headed out to the diamond for a night of baseball (Pulaski Mariners), food, & good times.  Meet at Calfee park in Pulaski at 6:00 pm and sit together in the family section. Bring your bros. Bring your sons. Bring your neighbors. This is a great opportunity to invite men you know! More info.
MINISTRY OPENINGS:

Sound technicians for Sunday services!
College Ministry Team: From families who have a heart for college students to collegians themselves, we're creating a great team to reach and disciple students!

Are you interested in joining Northstar? We'd love to have you at our next membership class next month, August 3 at 3:00 p.m at our church office site. It's a fun, informal gathering intended to help you understand our beliefs, our mission and how we're organized to be the churchIf you'd like to attend, please register here.

Two-week sermon series coming August 17 & 24! Click the image for more info!

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Northstar is collecting school supplies through next Sunday, July 27. We will give these supplies to children in need in the NRV at the Back to School Bash in August and through our Foster Care partnerships and other ministries. If you would rather make a cash donation, we will go shopping for you! You can drop off donations at the Outreach table in the lobby at church or at the Northstar offices. See the list of requested supplies.

Coming August 16.. Got furniture to donate to international students? Willing to help serve? Click the image for more info.

We received some great news in the past two weeks as we've researched the land that's under contract! We're a few steps closer to presenting details to the church for a vote. In the meantime, we know that a "Next Location" is in our future. It will take generosity, obedience and joyful sacrifice to realize the reality. Click here for more information!

Update:
Raised: $117,025.96
From Savings: $50,000
Available: $167,025.96
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CALENDAR

Here's a few, selected upcoming events (click here for the full calendar!):
  • July 19: Saturday Seminary, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
    • GNO, Guys Night Out at Pulaski Mariners baseball, 6:00 pm
  • July 20, Sunday: 4:00 p.m. Member Meeting at new office center followed by potluck meal welcoming Neal Nelson!
  • July 26, Saturday: Picnic in the Park
    • Also, College Day at the Lake!
  • August 1-2, Fri-Sat: Steppin' Out!
  • August 16, Saturday: International Furniture Drive
  • August 17 & 24: Gifted to Serve sermon series
  • August 31: R12 sermon and small group series begins
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