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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

december at mstar As the year comes to a close, we still have many opportunities for fellowship and giving. Here are the upcoming events for the month of December, as well as our Christmas service plans, which are different than in years past. Information and registration info is included below! baptisms // December 4 Baptism… Continue reading December Save-The-Dates

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

October 1 at 8 am a group of volunteers are meeting at the church to haul away branches left over from the ice storm piled up at the church and around two of the houses owned by Morning Star.  We will have two excavators, a tractor with a brush hog, three dump trailers, chain saws,… Continue reading Volunteer Opportunity

Fall is a busy time around here! We have many events coming up that are all designed to help us live a Jesus-first life, together. FALL LIFE GROUPS BEGIN (adults) Various Locations Around Salem We’re created for community, and Life Groups are at the heart of who we are at Morning Star. Life Groups provide… Continue reading Fall Kickoff at Morning Star

Hey Parents!    Thanks for registering for Sports Camp at Morning Star! Sports Camp runs Monday- Friday, August 1-5, from 5-8:15 pm each day. It is held at: Morning Star Community Church 4775 27th Avenue SE, Salem, OR 97302 If you have any questions, please email me, Louie Schmitz at louie@mstar.church. Drop off / Check-in:Each… Continue reading Sports Camp Details for Attendees

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

Sports camp is next week! If you can volunteer, please register through THIS LINK! I still need about 11 adults. I need help in a wide range of areas: soccer, basketball, cheerleading, preschool motor skills, and setup/tear down. You name it, I most likely have the need for it!  In addition, if you have kids that are not yet… Continue reading MStar Kids Sports Camp!

Last Sunday, as we were celebrating the 40th anniversary of Morning Star, Pastor John hosted Tom, Deena, Dave, and Trudy on stage and asked them about Morning Star‘s early days. One of the questions Pastor John asked was, “What is your prayer for the future of Morning Star?” In both Trudy and Deena‘s responses they… Continue reading MStar Kids Update