Northstar Church • January 19, 2017 Newsletter 
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State of the Church
We hope you're making plans to join us on Sunday, January 29 for our annual State of the Church Sunday! We look forward to this special service each year as Northstar Church takes a look back at all the amazing things God has done in our midst throughout the past year while looking forward in prayer and humility at the year ahead. We have a lot to celebrate and a lot to look forward to and we can't wait to share it with you!
Find out more here.

Two Services This Sunday!
Remember that we return to our TWO SERVICE schedule this Sunday, January 22. Our first service will begin at 9:00 a.m. when we will also offer full children's ministry for kids from infancy through the 5th grade. Our second service will start at 11:00 a.m. and we will offer child care for children ages 0-5 years. It's going to be a special day and we hope you'll plan to join us!
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Baby Bottle Campaign
One reason why this Sunday will be such a special day is because it is Sanctity of Life Sunday and we are launching the annual Baby Bottle Campaign which helps to support the Pregnancy Resource Center of the New River Valley. Be sure to stop by the table in the lobby on Sunday to pick up your empty baby bottle. Fill it with change (or cash... or checks...) over the next few weeks and return it by February 12. This is a great way for us to be the church and help out an amazing ministry here in the NRV.
Learn more here.

Marriage Retreat
Married Couples! We hope you're marking your calendars for the weekend of February 17 & 18 for Northstar's Marriage Retreat: The Mingling of Souls. Make time to invest in your marriage with a weekend getaway that is sure to provide reconnection, relaxation, and fun. Registration for this event will close on February 12, so don't hesitate. Sign up today!
Learn the details and register here.

Youth Winter Retreat
Youth! You have your own retreat coming up this winter that we hope you're excited about! The Youth Winter Retreat is happening February 10-12 at Blue Ridge Christian Camp in McCoy, Virginia. This will be an exciting time of worshiping together, spending time together, and getting away to grow in Christ together. This retreat is open to both middle and high school students. The cost is $30.00 per student. Be sure to register by February 1!
Find out more and register here.

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ReVerb Super Bowl Party
Coming up on Sunday, February 5, Northstar's Youth Group will have a Super Bowl Party at the Beyers' house in Blacksburg. Things will begin at 6:00 p.m. and we'll be there until a champion is crowned! There will be lots of food, fun, and games. Be sure to invite a friend or two!
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GAP Spring Kickoff
GAPpers! This Saturday, January 21, GAP is having its Spring Kickoff at the Northstar Ministry Center! Join us beginning at 7:00 p.m. for Family Feud, as well as other games, snacks, and fun fellowship with old and new friends. If you don't have a small group, this is a great chance to find one!

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Connect Dodgeball
We are mere weeks away from Connect's first ever Dodgeball Championship Tournament of the WORLD! College Students! Have you formed your teams? Have you practiced your dodging techniques? It's all happening on Friday, February 3 at Kipps Elementary School!

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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.

Family Bible Reading Plan
Northstar's Children's Ministry believes that it is crucial for parents to be deeply involved in discipling their children and fostering their growth in Christ. That's why we are encouraging our families to participate in a new Family Bible Reading Plan. Stop by our table this Sunday and pick up your copy of the reading plan as well as a free, age-appropriate Bible that you and your child can read through together.
Learn more here.

ReVerb Breakfast Club
Youth! Beginning in February, ReVerb will be meeting on the last Friday of each month for The Breakfast Club! This will be a chance for you to participate in a morning of devotional study and breakfast. You will get to hear from your peers and it will be a great opportunity for you to invite your friends to a fun, low pressure event. Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks!
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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, January 26. If you plan to attend this meeting, please RSVP here so we will know to provide snacks and childcare for enough people.
Click here for full schedule.
 
  • January 21, Saturday, 7p: GAP Spring Kickoff
  • January 22, Sunday, 9 & 11a: Return to Two Services
  • January 22, Sunday, 9a: Baby Dedication
  • January 22, Sunday: Baby Bottle Campaign launches
  • January 26, Thursday, 9:30a: Moms in Prayer
  • January 29, Sunday, 9 & 11a: State of the Church Sunday
  • February 3, Friday, 6p: Connect Dodgeball Championship Tournament of the World
  • February 5, Sunday, 6p: ReVerb Super Bowl Party
  • February 10-12, Friday-Sunday: Youth Winter Retreat
  • February 17-18, Friday-Saturday: The Mingling of Souls Marriage Retreat
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