Obedience despite Dangers

What is it in your life that could be a potential danger? Have you actually thought through that? What even is a danger? Is danger confined to your life being threatened or could it go deeper than that? In Matthew 2:13-18, we see Joseph faced an extreme danger. When...
New Member Spotlight: Jocelyn Rathbone

New Member Spotlight: Jocelyn Rathbone

We don’t know about you, but we never get tired of recognizing our members! This spotlight will help you get to know Jocelyn Rathbone, a Virginia Tech graduate and Physicians Assistant at the Giles Family Medicine walk-in clinic. Tell us about yourself: I grew...
New Member Spotlight: Carli Rau

New Member Spotlight: Carli Rau

We are excited to welcome Carli Rau to the family! Carli came to the New River Valley in 2014 where she began studying engineering at Virginia Tech. If you haven’t yet met Carli, make sure you introduce yourself to her at church on Sunday morning. Tell us a...

Slanket Sermon – December 9, 2018

Snow days mean slanket sermons around Northstar. The tradition began several years ago when snow prevented us from meeting for worship services. Jeff preached a message – in his slanket – and uploaded it for all to share in a message that day. Whether it...
New Member Spotlight: Erika Gresh

New Member Spotlight: Erika Gresh

We are excited to welcome Erika Gresh into our Northstar family! If you haven’t had a chance to meet her yet, look for her on Sunday morning! Erika was introduced to Northstar through Adelyn Noble a few years ago and recently became a member in September! Tell the...
Curve Balls and Unmet Expectations – God Is At Work

Curve Balls and Unmet Expectations – God Is At Work

This past Sunday, we kicked off one of my favorite traditions at Northstar, December Nights. I can’t quite put my finger on why I love this tradition so much, but there is just something different, something special about meeting in the evening for the entire...