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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

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

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

Dear Student Ministries Parents,    Happy summer to you! As I write this, the sun is literally starting to shine after what seems like months of rain and boy, am I excited for the warm weather to arrive!!! I want to take a brief moment to update you regarding our middle school ministries and our… Continue reading Middle School Update

Final Registration starts at MStar at 9 am on Saturday, June 25 and we will be leaving at 10 am sharp. We will be taking buses to camp. By registering online you DO NOT need to fill out a hard copy of the waiver. All payments are due on departure day. We will return by 3 pm… Continue reading Great Camp 2022 Info