Northstar Church • July 7, 2016 Newsletter 
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 Picnic on the Land
Coming up this Sunday, July 10, after our 10:00 a.m. service we will have a picnic on our land! Immediately after we finish tearing down at Blacksburg Middle School, we'll move down the road to have lunch together on the land where our future ministry center will be built. We hope you'll join us for this fun time of food, fellowship, and games. Be sure to bring a lunch for yourself, your family, and an extra or two. Guests, of course, are welcome, so please invite friends or family who might be new to Northstar.
Find out more here.

Connect Game Night
This Saturday, July 9, the Northstar college ministry, Connect, will host a game night at the home of Jeff and Carolyn Noble! There will be lots of food, fun, and games! This will be a great time to hang out and connect with other college students in Blacksburg this summer! Help us to spread the word about this event and invite some friends! Questions? Email Erin Petersen!
More details here.

GAP Outdoor Movie Night
Summertime is a great time to get together with friends to watch a movie in the great outdoors! Join the GAP group at Mountain Lake on Friday, July 29, at 8:00 p.m. as we do that very thing! The movie is yet to be determined, but you can help us decide on the perfect family friendly movie on the Facebook event page. Bring a chair or a blanket to sit on as well as your own beverages. Popcorn will be provided!
Find out more here.

Steppin' Out
Hey Northstar, are you ready to step out at Blacksburg's Steppin' Out? This annual festival is happening on August 5-6 and Northstar Church will be there with a booth where we'll give out pop ices, have a kids' craft, and provide information about Norhtstar Church! This is a wonderful opportunity for our church to get out to meet new friends, invite neighbors to small groups and worship services, and just have fun as we interact with our community! But in order for us to embrace this opportunity, we need your help! Please consider volunteering to step out by signing up here or by stopping by the Steppin' Out table this Sunday at church. Challenge folks from your small group to sign up with you!
Find out more about Steppin' Out.

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#BIGsmallGroup
Summer is upon us, which means our small groups are on hiatus to make way for #BIGsmallGroup! Join us each Wednesday evening at 6:00 p.m. at Blacksburg Christian Fellowship for food, fellowship, and further discussion about our Think to Change sermon series.
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Women's Bible Study
Ladies! We hope you'll join us this Friday at 10:00 a.m. as we continue to study Nicki Koziarz's book, A Woman Who Doesn't Quit: 5 Habits from the Book of Ruth. If you are looking for community and encouragement, join us at the Ministry Center each Friday through July 22.

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ReVerb Summer Nights
ReVerb is continuing Summer Nights for our youth and their friends. Summer Nights is a time to hang out with friends, eat good food, have fun, and grow in community together. There will be a time of devotion and prayer as well in each of the remaining Nights.

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GIVING TO NORTHSTAR

Northstar Church is supported entirely by the generous giving of our members and regular attenders. Thank you for your faithfulness and support. 

Immeasurably More Campaign & Building Design Update
Stop by the Immeasurably More Campaign page on our website and look at the tentative interior and exterior design images!

Did you know that Northstar's website is regularly updated with blog posts each week? These posts cover various topics from events to different aspects of Northstar's ministries around the New River Valley and beyond. Here are some posts you might have missed this week!

Text to Give
We've implemented a new feature that makes it easier than ever to give for those of you who would like to participate but have left cash or checkbook at home. Simply text "Give $5" (or whatever amount you would like) to 540-427-7724 and, after a quick 1-minute set up process, you'll be ready to "text to give" with Northstar! You can designate which campus (Blacksburg or Pulaski), what fund (General, Immeasurably More, etc.), and your giving will be tracked on MyNorthstar for your own convenience and personal reporting.

Wanted: Volunteers
With our summer season of ministry under way, we are looking for a few good volunteers who are interested in meeting new people and finding ways to invest in the kingdom of God through service. There are many ways for you to get involved at Northstar and we encourage each of our members and attenders to find a place to bless others.
Get plugged in here.

Think to Change Series Continues
Last summer, Northstar launched a three-year sermon discipleship series called Think to Change. This series is based on Experiencing God's Story of Life and Hope by Scott Duvall. This series will explore three foundational truths of Christianity from three different perspectives: belief, corresponding behavior, and who we become. Be sure to join us throughout the summer as we continue this challenging and encouraging series. If you missed Jeff's sermon last Sunday, be sure to check out the podcast here!
See the detailed sermon schedule here.

Summer Spiritual Growth Plan
Do you have a plan to grow spiritually this summer? Often, when our schedules change, our spiritual disciplines are neglected. Keep your spiritual focus this summer with this handy guide and commitment resource that our staff has put together for the summer transition.
More information here.

Noodles for Newborns
Noodles for Newborns is a way for us as a church to show Christ’s love to the New River Valley. Every family leaving The Birth Place at Montgomery Regional Hospital will get a bag with a box of noddles, sauce and a box of brownies. The bag will also have all of Northstar’s information. This is a simple yet effective way for us to Be the Church. All of the items inside the bag will be coming from donations made by us. Every month the bags will be delivered to the hospital and given to families leaving. About 40 babies a month are born at this hospital, giving us the opportunity to make an impact in the lives of 40 families. Please be in prayer about ways in which you can serve this ministry, from purchasing items to packing bags, or even donating money to be used to buy items for the bags.
Find out more here.
 
  • July 8, Friday, 10a: Women's Bible Study continues at the Northstar Ministry Center
  • July 9, Saturday, 5p: Connect Game Night at the Nobles' house
  • July 10, Sunday: Picnic on the Land immediately following worship service
  • July 10, Sunday, 6p: ReVerb Summer Nights
  • July 13, Wednesday, 6p: #BIGsmallGroup continues
  • July 15, Friday, 10a: Women's Bible Study
  • July 29, Friday, 8p: GAP Movie Night at Mountain Lake Lodge
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