Author: John Jaskilka

Hey Church Family,  It’s hard to believe that summer is so quickly coming to an end. We’re all busy gearing up for our  fall routines and the start of the school year. For those of you with jobs or kids in the educational arena, we’re praying your year gets off to a great start.   … Continue reading Financial Update – August 2023

Hey Church Family,  Happy summer, y’all! I’m hoping we have several weeks to get outside and enjoy the great Oregon outdoors before the rains come again! Next week (June 24-29) is our Student Ministries camp. Please keep the students and our camp staff in your prayers, and remember, too, to pray for our Love Your Neighbor summer… Continue reading Financial Update – June 2023

Hey Church Family,  I hope this email finds you well and that you have something on the horizon you’re looking forward to. For the Jaskilkas, we’ve been having a blast at the ball field with our two boys playing baseball this spring. As fun as it’s been, we’re looking forward to things slowing down some… Continue reading May 2023 Financial Update

Hey Church Family,    Happy spring everyone!!! I hope and pray that as you continue to walk with Jesus, you continue to grow in him. Our church has continued to grow both spiritually and in attendance this past winter. I’m deeply encouraged with how God is working in our church. Please be praying for the final… Continue reading March 2023 Financial Update

Hello Parents! I’m thrilled to announce that we have hired Daniel Bennett to lead and shepherd our middle school ministry here at Morning Star.  Daniel is a graduate of Corban University with a degree in Theology and is now finishing the final semester of his Master’s of Divinity. Daniel has been involved in the leadership of middle… Continue reading Meet Daniel – Middle School Director

Hey Church Family,  I’ve been so encouraged and challenged personally by our Sunday teaching series Worthy, and have heard from many of you who feel the same. As I witness our church family engaging in worship, I know God is at work in our lives. It’s an exciting time to be part of Morning Star as we… Continue reading February 2023 Financial Update

Hey Church Family,    We’re just finishing the month of January, and we’re already so encouraged by what God is doing in our church this new year! Witnessing our church family respond to 7 Days of Prayer and the Worship Night, in conjunction with the launch of our worship series Worthy, is uplifting to say the least. We are blessed… Continue reading January 2023 Financial Update

Dear Morning Star Family,  There are so many good things happening at Morning Star! For one, we’re thrilled to be launching the Morning Star podcast, where we get to engage in meaningful conversations about God’s involvement in real lives. You can check out the podcast HERE. Look for new episodes on the first and third Wednesday… Continue reading October Financial Update

Dear Morning Star Family,  I hope this email finds you well and enjoying life as you begin to get ready for the holiday season. Ministry at Morning Star is solid, with timely teaching and faith-strengthening group ministry all throughout the week, geared to help us lead people to pursue a Jesus-first life. From the Foster Parents’… Continue reading September Financial Update

Dear Morning Star Family,  A new season has officially arrived! Fall is my very favorite time of the year and I’m energized by all that I see God doing in and through our church as we each lead people to pursue a Jesus-first life. Here are some end-of-summer numbers to be familiar with as we… Continue reading AUGUST Financial Update