American Idols

American Idols

Feb 13, 2017 | Blog

I’ll be honest. I didn’t watch the Grammy Awards on Sunday night. I turned the TV on while they were interviewing people on the red carpet. I watched as the camera spotted Ceelo Greene and decided that was enough for me. If you didn’t see it, this...
Who Is Our Dodgeball Champion?

Who Is Our Dodgeball Champion?

Feb 13, 2017 | Blog, College Ministry

On the evening of Friday, February 3, something exciting was happening in Blacksburg. Exciting happenings on Friday nights in a college town are sure to be a rare occasion. But it happened. At Kipps Elementary School, students from all walks of life gathered to take...
Men At Work – Travis Jessee

Men At Work – Travis Jessee

Feb 9, 2017 | Be The Church, Blog

Men At Work is a gathering for the purpose of encouragement, fellowship, and fun for Northstar men and their friends and co-workers happening Friday, March 3. To find out more click here. The Men At Work Series is a way to promote the event and get to know each other...
It Was Just Going to be a Bad Day

It Was Just Going to be a Bad Day

Feb 9, 2017 | Blog

It was just going to be one of “those days,” I told myself. A day that started like so many of “those days.” I had been up with my youngest son most of the night, only to realize with the light of day, that he and his older brother had woken up with red, itchy eyes....
My Workplace Is My Ministry

My Workplace Is My Ministry

Feb 7, 2017 | Be The Church, Blog

Welcome to our Faith at Work series, where Northstar members have an opportunity to share how they are able to share their faith in the workplace and show the love of Christ to the people they encounter every day. Living a life on mission at work doesn’t mean...
What Is Stephen Ministry?

What Is Stephen Ministry?

Feb 2, 2017 | Be The Church, Blog

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...