Northstar Kids’ Camp | Shipwrecked!

Children's Ministry, News

Northstar Church invites the New River Valley to Northstar Kids’ Camp 2018 – Shipwrecked! Each day we will have a Bible story, songs, crafts, games, and snacks! Day 1: Jesus tells parables about lost things. Luke 15           Bottom Line: When you’re lonely…Jesus rescues! Day 2: Martha worries and complains. Luke 10:28-42          Bottom Line: …

Easter Egg and Candy Collection

Children's Ministry, News

Northstar Family! We will collect plastic Easter eggs and candy, stickers, or small toys that will fit inside an egg for our 5th annual Easter Egg Hunt! This is a great opportunity for us to reach out to the community and share Jesus’ love in a fun, practical way. We will collect eggs Sunday, March 4 – Wednesday, March 21. …

Making Valentine’s Day Special As a Family

Children's Ministry, Blog

Megan and I try to be intentional parents. That is, we actively look to “live out” examples for our kids–as followers of Christ, spouses, and siblings. To be candid, sometimes we are bad examples. We have plenty of funny (and not so funny) stories of how we’ve fallen short. But we’ve learned from those experiences and keep moving forward. We …

Jumpstart’s Pie in the Face Challenge

Children's Ministry, Blog

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 …

Celebrate Being Made New

Children's Ministry, Blog

This New Year, Jeff Noble brought us a new sermon series titled All Things New. Together we discovered, through God’s Word, that all things are new through Jesus. We have been made new for a purpose. We are peacemakers and reconcilers. And our being made new is constant, ongoing. We are new but not now. We are being transformed “little …

New Volunteer Children’s Ministry Training

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If you are a new children’s ministry volunteer (joined our team since September) or you are interested in joining our children’s ministry team, you are invited to a time of learning, fellowship, and fun! Join us Saturday, February 24 from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.  at the Northstar Ministry Center. A light breakfast and childcare will be provided! Please RSVP here by Wednesday, February …

No Jumpstart during December Nights

Children's Ministry, News

Parents! We wanted to remind you that during our December Nights services (December 3, 10, & 17), we will not have either of our Jumpstart classes. Our hope during this Christmas season is that you and your Kindergarten through 5th graders will be able to enjoy a sweet time of worship together as a family. Before each service, be sure …

This Week with Children – On Mission

Children's Ministry, Blog

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 …

December Nights – Kids’ Christmas Songs

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Kids’ December Nights Christmas Songs  We are looking forward to December Nights! If you’re new to Northstar each December we move our morning services to the evenings. Each evening of December Nights our children will be performing a Christmas song! Check out the dates each of our classes will be performing. Click on the link next to your child’s class …