Shockleys enriched through volunteering

Shockleys enriched through volunteering

The following story was published in the Northstar Magazine in the Spring 2014 issue.  The Shockley family wears many hats. John is an engineer, Sharon works for Lewis-Gale Hospital and their daughter, Ashley, is an early childhood teacher. Yet the picture of this...
Growing Together Marriage Event Recap and Podcasts

Growing Together Marriage Event Recap and Podcasts

This year at the Growing Together Marriage event, we were blessed with biblical wisdom and encouragement from several speakers including our main session speaker, Jeffery Buffkin and his wife Melanie. Each breakout session spoke about different practical ways to...
God’s Grace in the Old Testament

God’s Grace in the Old Testament

I’m just going to say it. The Old Testament is confusing. I’m not saying it should be, or that it even needs to be, but the reality for many believers is that it is just confusing. We read stories and are often overwhelmed on how to interpret them in light of cultural...
New Member Spotlight: Paisleigh Price

New Member Spotlight: Paisleigh Price

We’re grateful that Paisleigh Price has joined our church family. She also recently applied and was approved to serve as one of our staff interns. You’ll see her behind the scenes a lot as she serves you and our staff. Tell the church little about yourself...
One Thursday…

One Thursday…

It all started one Thursday evening… My husband just left for four days, and I got all three kids in bed. Finally I get into my bed. I pull out my book and get three pages in when the dreaded call came… “Hi, this is Brenda with Montgomery County Schools, and you can...
New Member Spotlight: Ryan & Lindsey Hamilton

New Member Spotlight: Ryan & Lindsey Hamilton

Ryan and Lindsey have been a part of the Evans small group. It has been a joy getting to know them, and Northstar will benefit from their faith and service. I have learned that Ryan is really funny and Lindsey is a really great mom. Be on the look out for them and...