March 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

Meet Daniel – Middle School Director

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

February 2023 Financial Update

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

January 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

October 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

September 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

AUGUST 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

July Financial Update

Dear Morning Star Family, On behalf of the entire staff, I hope you are having a wonderful summer filled with family, friends, and memory-making activities. MStar has had a summer of fruitful ministry that continues with our kids’ Sports Camp coming up next week! Here are some financial numbers to be aware of as we… Continue reading July Financial Update

June Financial Update

Dear Morning Star Family, It has been a few months since I updated you regarding our finances. You are well aware and perhaps feeling the financial strain currently taking place with relentless inflation seen in high food costs and record-breaking gas prices. Yet we see the church continue to give despite these uncertain economic times. Thank… Continue reading June Financial Update

Middle School Ministry: Job Description

Morning Star Community Church Profile Morning Star is a non-denominational, multi-generational church in Salem, Oregon. From our beginning as a home Bible study of eight in 1982, Morning Star now has two Sunday morning in-person and online services with an average weekend attendance of around 800. In the beginning we gathered to worship Jesus, study… Continue reading Middle School Ministry: Job Description