Northstar Church • November 10, 2016 Newsletter 
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Missions Sunday
Northstar's annual Missions Sunday is happening this Sunday, November 13! This is our opportunity to celebrate how God is building His kingdom around the world and closer to home. As a church, we will have the chance to hear stories of how God has used people in missions, meet with ministry partners who will be represented, and much more. Remember that we will only have ONE SERVICE at 10:00 a.m. We look forward to seeing you there!
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GAPsGiving
Every year, a highlight of the fall semester for our GAP ministry is GAPsGiving. It's coming up this Saturday, November 12, at 7:00 p.m. at Fieldstone United Methodist Church. Be sure to follow this link to RSVP and sign up to bring something delicious to share. We hope to see you Saturday as we enjoy an early Thanksgiving dinner with friends!
Find out more here.

Bags of Joy
For our fifth year, Northstar Church is partnering with area foster care agencies to ensure that local foster children are blessed with a special Christmas. Bags of Joy is launching this Sunday, November 13, during our special Missions Sunday. We hope you will prayerfully consider picking up a bag to fill this year!
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December Nights
With the month of December just around the corner, it's time to get ready for Northstar's annual December Nights! Throughout the month of December, we stop meeting on Sunday mornings and meet in the evenings at Main Street Baptist Church in downtown Christiansburg. This is our eighth year to celebrate December Nights and it has become one of our favorite traditions. We hope you'll plan to join us as we celebrate the Christmas season and focus on the theme of Rest, Reflect, Rejoice, Renew.
Learn more about December Nights.

Holiday Missions Offering
Christmas is a time for us to model the heart of God in giving to others. Each year, we celebrate what God has done as we give toward our Holiday Missions Offering. Our generosity toward missionaries, ministries, and agencies is a wonderful opportunity for us to show our love and gratitude to Christ by giving so that His gospel may be declared around our world, beginning in Blacksburg! We hope you'll consider giving to this year's special offering throughout the month of December.
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Parents' Night Out
Make plans to go out on the town and let us take care of the kids! Northstar is partnering with Grace Life Baptist Church to give you a night to yourselves this Friday, November 11 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. The cost is $10 per family. We hope you'll take advantage of this opportunity!
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Become a Stephen Minister
Are you a good listener? Are you interested in helping people who are hurting? Northstar's Stephen Ministry will be having a training for new caregivers in January. If you are interested, please follow the link below and download the caregiver application.

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GAP Big Group
GAP's final Big Group of the year is happening on Thursday, December 1 at Fieldstone United Methodist Church. Join us at 7:00 p.m. at Jeff Noble wraps up our semester-long discussion on biblical community as we're challenged and encouraged to live outwardly.

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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 Us!
Did you know that you can interact with Northstar Church via text message? Our interactive text portal is 540-427-7724. Here are some things you can text us: GIVE - After an initial 2-minute setup on your phone, this will be a convenient way for you to give; SERVE - Interested in serving? We'll provide you with a link to a survey that will in an area of ministry at Northstar; MEMBERSHIP - This is your first step in signing up for our Discovering Northstar membership class; FEEDBACK - We want to hear from you and know what you think about your Sunday experience! This text is ideal for our guests; PRAY - We love to pray for you! Text this and we'll send you a quick link where you can submit your prayer requests.

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.

Passion 2017
Calling all college students and high school seniors! Come to Passion Conference 2017 with us January 2-4 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Passion Conference 2017 is a spectacular gathering of 18-25 year-olds, called the “Jesus Generation,” at the Georgia Dome totaling more than 60,000. Speakers from all over the world come to impart spiritual wisdom and encouragement for a three day frenzy. Contact Erin or Alex if you are interested in going or want more details.
Find out more here.

Moms In Prayer
We are excited to begin a new ministry at Northstar called Moms In Prayer! If you are a woman who has a passion for praying for your child, other children, their schools, and our community, we invite you to join us! We are planning to meet on several Thursdays throughout the remainder of the semester from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m. at the Northstar Ministry Center. Our next Moms In Prayer meeting will be on Thursday, November 17. If you plan to attend this meeting, please RSVP here so we will know to provide snacks and childcare for enough people.
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  • November 11, Friday: ACROSS Thanksgiving
  • November 11, Friday, 6:30p: Parents' Night Out
  • November 12, Saturday, 7p: GAPsGiving at Fieldstone UMC
  • November 13, Sunday, 10a: Missions Sunday - ONE SERVICE
  • November 17, Thursday, 9:30a: Moms In Prayer
  • December 1, Thursday, 7p: GAP Big Group at Fieldstone UMC
  • December 4, Sunday, 5p: December Nights begins!
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