NorthStar Community Church

Don't Worry...Be Happy Part 3: The Unique Physique of the Meek

2008-07-13T13:39:00.001-04:00

Don't Worry...Be Happy Part 3: The Unique Physique of the Meek

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LANA!

2008-07-09T06:59:00.003-04:00

This little girl was born in Kentucky on this hot day in July 1958! She's the best pastor's wife in the world!

Lana, Happy Birthday to you. I hope you have a great day today and I love you!

Joel

Walter Johnson: BALANCE

2008-07-07T15:20:00.001-04:00

Walter Johnson: BALANCE

Welcome New LIttle Stars

2008-06-30T15:15:00.001-04:00

Colton Hampton born June 30, 2008 to Jesse and Brooke Hampton

Trent Cash born June 30, 2008 to Bill and Kristen Cash

Don't Worry...Be Happy Part 2: Call Me in the Mourning

2008-06-29T12:23:00.001-04:00

Don't Worry...Be Happy Part 2: Call Me in the Mourning

NorthStar News

2008-06-22T16:47:00.003-04:00

GAS BUY DOWN UPDATE

What a great time we had serving our community during the Gas Buy Down event on Saturday! Thanks to James Napier for being our point leader and thanks to all of you who served for the event.

And we were the Top Story on WTVM at the 6, 10 & 11 newscasts!

Here are some of the statistics:

Total servants: 25
Gallons of fuel pumped: 3,459.15 gallons (946 gallons of diesel)
Bottles of water given: Approximately 300

We touched the lives of many people this week and we pray that the Lord will use the seeds we planted to create a great harvest for His kingdom.

Don't Worry...Be Happy Part 1: The Solution for Happiness

2008-06-22T16:35:00.002-04:00

Don't Worry...Be Happy Part 1: The Solution for Happiness

NorthStar News

2008-06-18T13:14:00.004-04:00

GAS BUY DOWN
How would you like to receive one of the most fantastic blessings you’ll ever receive? Sounds great, doesn’t it? Well, here is what you need to do in order to receive it: Do an act of service for someone else!

In all reality, the greater blessings are received by those who serve others! It is always good to help someone else in their time of need, especially when it is done with no obligation or expectation of something in return. It just feels good to help someone because of the joy that builds up in the mind and heart knowing a life has been touched and encouraged with hope!

The NorthStar Leadership Team believes that Saturday is the day to be a blessing and to receive a blessing. Several have signed up for the Gas Buy Down event. We are grateful for them. There’s still room for more to help!

If you have not signed up please contact James Napier, jnapier1626@bellsouth.net and let him know you are going to be there. We need gas pumpers, window washers, bottled water hander-outers, invite card distributors and just some great folks who will talk to customers and let them know we are doing this to show God’s love to our community!

Meet us at the Lakewood Golf Course in PC at 8:30 AM and we will give out the location of the event. You will also be able to pick up your T-Shirt to wear while we serve our community! The shirt cost $10. The event will be over no later than Noon.

We need to show this area that NorthStar Community Church is a caring and serving church! They need to know that we are ready and willing to pay a price to help others in need. They need to know that all of us are willing to give our time, talent and resources to let the community know that God loves them very much! By the way, we have received over $600 from your generous giving! Thank You!
Yes, it does cost something to be a servant. Many aren’t willing to pay that price. They will help only if it is convenient. But that’s not NorthStar! We are a church who cares, loves and serves! Let’s prove it on Saturday. Contact James and let him know you are ready to serve in any capacity. No job is too little or great. Be here to serve!

The NorthStar Leadership Team looks forward to serving with you Saturday.

SUMMER GROWTH GROUPS
The summer semester of Growth Groups begins this coming week! We have some great group leaders and great studies to do this summer. There’s a group for everyone! Below is the list of groups, their leaders and the materials they will be studying:

Butch Scott – A Survey of the Book of Acts – Wednesday Evenings
Adam Thomas – Ignite: Refining and Purifying Your Faith – Sunday Evenings
Walter Johnson – Can You Hear Me Now? (Communication in Marriage) – Wednesday Evenings
Joel Walker – Character Tour – Wednesday Evenings
Scotty Hill – Experiencing God part 2 – Wednesday Evenings
Chris Landreau – Can You Hear Me Now? – Wednesday Evenings @ NCC

Sign-up Sunday, pick up your materials and get ready for a hot summer of Bible study with some great folks!

CLASS 101
It is always a great time to talk to people about the NorthStar story and that’s what CLASS 101: Discovering NorthStar Membership is all about. If you haven’t taken that step to commit to membership at NCC, please take the time to come to this great class to see if NorthStar is the place of belonging for you and your family!

CLASS 101 is Sunday June 29th at NCC and we begin at 5 PM. There is a sign-up sheet in the Fellowship area or you can email me, joelwalker@bellsouth.net to reserve your spot!

See You Sunday!

Pastor Joel

Shannon Poole

2008-06-12T11:18:00.001-04:00

Shannon Poole

Get Real Part 5: Life By The Book

2008-06-01T13:30:00.002-04:00

Get Real Part 5: Life By The Book

NorthStar News

2008-05-28T09:39:00.004-04:00

SUMMER GROWTH GROUPS
Growth Groups are so vital to the life and dynamic of any church. There is no better place for people to grow, connect and serve. At NorthStar we strive to utilize our Groups in this way. As we gather together in homes each week we encourage each other to grow up to spiritual maturity, develop friendships and serve the Church body through various means.

Our Groups also take much needed breaks throughout the year as well. Our semester system makes this possible. We also strive to keep our leaders from burnout and give them a semester break after leading 2 consecutive semesters. During that time those leaders are looking for and helping to develop potential and future Group leaders.

Our new Summer semester of Growth Groups will begin the week of June 22nd and last for only six weeks! Then during the month of August we will meet together as a Church family on Wednesday nights for worship and fellowship.

Below is the calendar for the upcoming semester:
• Week of June 15 – Sign-up begins
• Week of June 22 – Groups begin
• Week of July 27 – Groups end

Our Fall Groups will begin sign-ups in August and begin the week of Sept.7th.

GAS BUY DOWN
Our Gas Buy Down project is well underway. Sign-up sheets will be in the Fellowship area on Sunday. Our NCC Leadership Team is hard at work making final preparations for this service event.

The Gas Buy Down project is an opportunity to serve our community by giving assistance at their point of need: GASOLINE! As gas prices soar many people are experiencing the squeeze. NorthStar wants to bring some relief. Not only will we discount their gas but we will also give them great service, if they choose to receive it, by washing windshields, pumping their gas and giving them a cold bottle of water and some info about NorthStar. It is exciting to share the love of God to people in our area!

Our point leader for this event is James Napier. See him Sunday and get signed up. The date of the event is Saturday June 21st.

PLANTING SEEDS
The Bible says “The person who plants a little will have a small harvest, but the person who plants a lot will have a big harvest.” 2 Cor. 9:6 (NCV) This summer I want us to put that verse to the test!

During the month of June let’s focus on planting a generous amount of seeds and watch as God gives us a great harvest. But these seeds are different than you might think. Here’s what I mean:

• Week of June 1 plant seeds of Fellowship by gathering together with other NCC folks for a meal and invite a person or family that doesn’t attend NCC to attend as well

• Week of June 8 plant seeds of Discipleship and go deeper with God by memorizing a verse of Scripture and having a daily quiet time

• Week of June 15 plant seeds of Service by doing a good deed for someone in need and ending the week by serving at the Gas Buy Down event

• Week of June 22 plant seeds of Evangelism by stepping out of our comfort zone and telling somebody about what Christ is doing in our personal lives and how they can experience Him as well

• Week of June 29 plant seeds of Worship by giving thanks and praise to God for everything every day of the week

Planting seeds can be done everyday of the week. Grab a bag and generously plant everywhere you go!

SUNDAY SEATING
As we are generously planting seeds we will also be seeing generous harvests which will include seeing new people come through our doors! We must make room for them so please be courteous and sit toward the front of the Worship Center. This will allow our guests and “late-comers” to find a seat toward the back. Establish this as a weekly habit! Our courtesy will speak volumes to others.

Imagine the feeling of visiting a new church and all the seats in the back were taken. The discomfort level would be big having to walk in front of all those folks to find a seat! Let’s keep that picture in mind as we enter the Worship Center each week.

CLASS 101
Our next Membership Class will be Sunday evening June 29. Take the time to encourage those folks who are not yet members to attend CLASS 101. Encouragement from others may be the key element to move them toward membership.

See you Sunday,

Pastor Joel