Join fellow women in helping to build a house for Habitat for Humanity in Schenectady. This is an awesome opportunity to get to know other women at NorthStar and participate in building a house entirely by women. This is a one-day event on September 18, 2010 from 8-3pm. Please contact lindseyspamperedchef@yahoo.com or sign up on your Connection Card. Prior sign-up is required as there is paperwork that needs to be submitted ahead of time. More information to follow!
Real Men Wear Pink
Our ladies will be hard at work building a house for Habitat for Humanity on September 18 so we would like the men to cook lunch for them! If you aren't afraid of wearing pink and want to help support our ladies let us know on your Connection Card.
Discovering NorthStar 101: Membership Class
If you have been attending NorthStar for at least 2 months and want to take your commitment to the next level, then this class is for you. We will meet on Saturday, September 18, from 5-7pm at our church offices. (map) Dinner is provided afterwards. Space is limited so sign up early. (contact us)
Foundations for the Future Update Meeting
If you have committed to our capital campaign, Foundations for the Future, or if you are a regular giver to our "Future Home Fund" or would like to know more about it, we would like to invite you to an informational meeting on Tuesday, September 21 at 6:30pm in the Shen Senior Center located at 6 Clifton Common Court. At this meeting we will update you on the progress of the campaign and answer any questions you might have. The meeting will last no longer than an hour.
PALS goes Apple Picking!
Join us Tuesday, Sept. 21 for apple picking at Bowman's Orchard in Rexford! We will meet at 10:30am under the pavillion, go apple picking, visit the petting zoo, and play in the farm play area. There is no charge for admission and everyone can pick as many or as few apples as they desire. Cider and donuts may be purchased in the bakery. Bring a snack or pack a lunch to enjoy together. Please contact Kat Norton kmn83102@gmail.com if you plan to attend. (PALS-Parents and Little Stars is a ministry for parents and their young children, ages 0-4)
What's for Dinner?
We are all busy, busy ladies! WHO has time to cook a complicated meal each night? Join the women of NorthStar on Saturday, September 25 at 6pm as we swap and sample our favorite EASY recipes! Bring your favorite EASY dish (and a friend!) to the home of Heather Graves, 31 Cavalry Course, Mechanicville. Please RSVP to heather@northstarchurch.com along with your recipe that you plan to bring.
Locks for Love
Keep growing out your hair and skip the Back-to-School haircuts! Coming in the new year we will be hosting a Locks of Love/Beautiful Lengths event. The hair will be used to make wigs for patients who lose their hair due to illness or medical treatments. Please join us in this wonderful opportunity to give back. More information will be available as we get closer to the event. Please contact Lindsey Osterhout for more information at lindseyspamperedchef@yahoo.com.
Growth Groups
Our next semester of Growth Groups will be starting the week of October 10. Be watching for more information to come. Make plans to attend a Growth Group because they are the key to getting connected to others here at NorthStar as well as your own personal and spiritual growth.
Blazing Stars
Join us for fitness and fellowship! The Blazing Stars North are meeting at the Saratoga State Park on Wednesdays at 6pm. Each week we will meet in the parking lot of the Gideon Putnam. We have both walkers and runners, so all levels and abilities are welcome! Please e-mail/phone Teri Mostoller at teriberi@nycap.rr.com or 795-5175 if you have any questions.
Babysitter Cards
Looking for a night out with your spouse or a short break during the day? We have provided a list of babysitters from our church who would love to help you out! The babysitter postcard is available on the information table in the lobby. If you would like to be added to the babysitter list, let us know on your Connection Card.
Facebook Connection
We have a NEW Facebook page that makes it easy to keep up with what's going on at our church and connect with others from NorthStar. Check out our page at www.facebook.com/northstarchurch and join in on the action!
Add1 Teens Serving Opportunity
Our preschool ministry is looking for junior helpers to be aids to the teachers once a month. You'll have a great time serving our little ones in God's Growing Garden! If you are interested please email kristen@northstarchurch.com.