Northstar Church • September 15, 2016 Newsletter 
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What's the Deal?
College students! Do you often ponder the big questions that tend to plague our world on a daily basis? Christians do not need to shy away from the hard questions; we need to face them, because we have the ultimate resource to answer these questions: the Bible. Join us for Connect's Sunday School Series, "What's the Deal?" starting this Sunday, September 18, during the 9:00 a.m. service. This week, Jeff Noble will be exploring the question, "Is Islam really a religion of peace?" We hope to see you there!
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Kids' Ministry Volunteer Training
Do you have a heart for children and want to play a role in their faith story? Have you been interested in volunteering in children's ministry but are unsure of where to begin? Are you a current volunteer who would like a refresher and extra tips or tricks? Join us on Saturday, September 17 at 10:00 a.m. at the Northstar Ministry Center for our Children's Ministry Volunteer Training! We will provide a light breakfast and free childcare if needed. Remember, this is a training for new volunteers as well as old pros!
Click here to RSVP.

Disaster Relief Training
Have you ever watched as tragedy unfolded on the news and thought, "I wish there was something I could do to help."? Well, now there is. You can become a trained volunteer with the Southern Baptist Convention of Virginia's Disaster Relief team. The training provided, as well as the partnerships with national organizations like the American Red Cross and with churches in other states will allow you to be one of those who responds with a team when others are unable. Join Steve Bodtke and others from Northstar this Saturday, September 17 to attend this training.
Click here to find out more.

ReVerb Tailgate
This Friday, September 16, Blacksburg High School hosts Abingdon High School for a home football game that kicks off at 7:00 p.m. But before the game, we want you to join us for food, fun, and Cornhole starting at 6:00 in the Blacksburg Middle School parking lot. We'll hang out and have some fun before heading over to the game together at 7:00. We hope to see you there!
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Harvest Hoedown 2016
This year's Harvest Hoedown is just around the corner! Starting this Sunday, you can purchase tickets in advance between services at church. We hope you'll plan to join us for hayrides, hot dogs, s'mores, and line dancing on Saturday, October 8 from 6:00 until 8:30 p.m.!
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GAP Volunteer Day
GAP will be volunteering with the Valley Women's Clinic of Blacksburg on Saturday, September 24. Our job will be to spread the word about their services around the community. Join us at 7:00 for coffee and doughnuts before we head out into the neighborhoods.

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GAP Hosts ACROSS
GAP is hosting ACROSS this Friday and we're going to the Floyd Country Store for the Friday Night Jamboree! This will be a great opportunity to make connections with international students and their families, and have a tone of fun in the process!

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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.

Northstar Volunteer Ministry
A new semester has begun in Blacksburg and at Northstar Church. With the new semester come new opportunities to serve and we are actively looking for folks who are interested in meeting new people and want to invest in God's kingdom through service. You are encouraged to get involved in an area where you can use your talents to bless others, whether that be through set up and tear down on Sundays or in helping with children's ministry.
More info here.

Creative Content Team
Do you love to write? Are you into graphic design? What about photography or videography? Do you have your finger on the pulse of social media? Then the Creative Content Team may be just the place for you to serve this fall! We are looking for some creative individuals who are willing to use their talents to help Northstar reach out to others through our website and various social media outlets.
Find out more here.

GO Pulaski County
Dave Farris and our friends at Northstar Pulaski have been hard at work this year putting together a volunteer initiative called GO Pulaski County. On Saturday, October 1, volunteers from a number of churches in Pulaski will gather together to complete more than a dozen service projects and we need your help! You are encouraged to join with the volunteers at GO Pulaski County and seize this opportunity to give back to the community while tangibly demonstrating the love of Jesus toward others.
Click here to find out how you can help.

GAP Big Group
This semester, GAP is bringing back our old tradition of taking one week out of the month to have our Big Group gathering. During the Big Group week, instead of having our individual small groups, we'll all join together to meet and connect with all the other people in the GAP community. Everyone is welcome, so feel free to invite a friend to enjoy an evening full of fun, fellowship, and encouragement as we dive into God's word together. Our first Big Group is happening on Wednesday, September 28 at 7:00 p.m. at the Northstar Ministry Center.
Learn more 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.
 
  • September 16, Friday, 6p: ReVerb BHS Football Game Tailgate
  • September 16, Friday, 6p: GAP Hosts ACROSS at the Floyd Country Store
  • September 17, Saturday, 10a: Children's Ministry Volunteer Training
  • September 17, Saturday: SBC of Virginia Disaster Relief Training
  • September 18, Sunday, 9a: What's the Deal? Connect Sunday School Series begins
  • September 24, Saturday, 7a: GAP Volunteer Day with Valley Women's Clinic
  • September 28, Wednesday, 7p: GAP Big Group
  • October 1, Saturday: GO Pulaski County
  • October 2, Sunday: Covenant Renewal Sunday
  • October 8, Saturday, 6p: Harvest Hoedown
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