Virginia Tech senior Aryn Spence shared her faith story with the church on Sunday, April 8, 2018.
Aaron Peck
Aaron grew up in nearby Roanoke, Virginia. He went to Bluefield College where he studied Behavioral Science and Christian Studies.
In his spare time, Aaron enjoys watching movies, reading, and spending time with friends. His favorite movie is Back to the Future and he probably owns one too many Superman t-shirts. He also loves to write and blogs regularly at The Confusing Middle.
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Easter Selfie Slideshow – 2018
We saw so many smiling faces on Easter Sunday! And we love being able to share those smiles with everyone! Take a look at this quick slideshow of the pictures that folks uploaded from April 1, including our traditional Easter Selfies! If you still haven’t had a chance to upload your pictures to social media, be sure to use #dontgobeaster …
Better Together – When the Retreat Ends
If you were able to attend last weekend’s marriage event, Better Together, you know that there was probably a lot to unpack. Because even if you were able to be there for the entire day, time just did not allow for everyone to hear every speaker in every breakout session. But, don’t worry. You don’t have to miss out on …
Jumpstart’s Pie in the Face Challenge
We have some pretty amazing volunteers in Jumpstart! Recently, Daniel Frye issued an offering related challenge to our Jumpstart kids. He told them that if they were able to bring in a total of $10 or more in one week’s offering, they would be able to throw a pie in his face! Well, if you know anything about our Jumpstart …
Invited to Pray in 2018
This week, we said goodbye to 2017 and welcomed 2018 into our lives. And as we usher in this new year, full of its hopes and possibilities, we are invited to spend time, daily, in prayer. On Sunday, Darrell Cook brought us a message that spun out of personal conviction, and from a passage of scripture that can be accurately …
HMO Spotlight: Baptist Collegiate Ministries
Each December, we ask our members and attenders to prayerfully considering giving to our Holiday Missions Offering (HMO) which is in addition to our regular offering. 100 percent of the money collected is divided between ministry agencies that Northstar supports during the year. One of those ministries is the Virginia Tech Baptist Collegiate Ministries (BCM). I recently got a chance …
#GivingTuesday
In 2012, the movement known as Giving Tuesday began. According to the Giving Tuesday website, it is an idea that was created by the team at the Belfer Center for Innovation & Social Impact at the 92nd Street Y in New York City. It’s an idea that harnesses the power of social media and collaboration, encouraging people around the world …
It’s Not About You or Your Agenda
Last weekend was a special time in the life of Northstar Church. It was a special time because it was designated as Missions Weekend. We welcomed guest speaker Sean Cooper, from The Traveling Team, who was willing to share God’s heart for the nations. On Sunday morning, he walked is through the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, in an attempt …
This Week with Children – On Mission
What are those crazy kids up to? Welcome to This Week in Children’s Ministry, the part of the Northstar website where we take a look at what the kids are learning on Sunday morning and keep you up to date with what’s coming up and what your family can begin looking forward to! Jumpstart Our elementary kids are into a month …