Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Be The Church”
We’re so glad you asked! Carolyn Noble, who’s been a Stephen Minister at Northstar for five years, shares, “Stephen Ministry is a care giving ministry for Northstar members and regular attenders. It is best for those who need a listening ear or encouragement during a time of struggle. Northstar has several trained Stephen Ministers that provide high-quality, confidential, Christ-centered care …
Throughout 2016, Northstar Church became a congregation full of storytellers. As we have studied the book of Acts, we have explored the story of the early church. We have embraced the idea that, as the church, that story continues 2,000 years later. And each of us, being a part of the church, have our own stories to tell. We have …
In recent weeks, we have all seen news footage of the destruction left behind after wildfire swept through Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The Southern Baptist Convention’s Disaster Relief Team is mobilizing a group that will head out this week to help. Northstar member Steve Bodtke will be joining this effort. Steve was recently interviewed by Roanoke station WSLS about the upcoming relief effort. (click …
Last month, on Missions Sunday, we put out the call for our members to participate in Bags of Joy. Northstar Family, you came through! Thank you for all you do throughout the year! Thank you for stepping up and filling these Bags of Joy! You truly show what it means to Be the Church!
The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these. …
As we approach Missions Sunday, we are reminded of those with whom we have partnered in the mission field, both at home and around the world. Northstar’s own Stephanie Tripodi has provided us with an update on her life, work, and faith walk. Hi friends! I’m coming up on five months living here in Manila. I can’t believe how fast …
This past week during our small group time, the ladies and I prepared snack bags and wrote thank you cards for each of the officers and staff of the Blacksburg Police Department. Small groups of Northstar are encouraged to find ways to be the church in our community. After finishing our latest study, I Know His Name: Discovering Power in …
Northstar’s own Steve Bodtke (2nd from the left on the back row) served recently on his first disaster relief experience in Conway, South Carolina. Hurricane Matthew wreaked havoc from the Caribbean all the way to Coastal Carolina. There was a lot of death and destruction, and many Christians were able to respond with help and the message of the good …
Have you ever wondered exactly what it is that a church staff person does? The pastor just preaches a sermon on Sunday, right? And the youth minister spends a little bit of time with our kids once a week or so… Really, how hard is it to organize a few small groups? There is so much going on behind the scenes …
