2025

Updates

Tennessee Mission Trip

In late 2024, disaster struck communities in the path of Hurricane Helene in East Tennessee. While immediate relief efforts took place, the “Experience Mission” organization began coordinating details for volunteer groups from across the country to help with the massive rebuilding and recovery effort. Ten NCCTK attendees, led by Becky Gerlach, our director of short-term missions, will be part of this recovery effort from June 28th-July 5th, helping people in the highly-impacted rural communities rebuild what was lost.

The team, made up of a grandfather and granddaughter, mom and son, husband and wife, and other individuals who have a heart of service, some with a connection to this area of our country, will be involved in the relief work. They will be showing God’s love while working hard to practically help ease some of the stress and burden on these communities. Please pray that the Lord will provide them with opportunities to hear people’s stories and come alongside them in prayer and ministry.

Youth Mexico Mission Trip

30 students (incoming high school freshmen through outgoing juniors), five adult leaders, along with NCCTK staff members Matt Bateman and Megan Smit, will be heading on a mission trip to the YWAM base in Tijuana, Mexico from July 18th-25th.

The team will be building a house for an underprivileged family, as well as involved in compassion work, which includes helping at a feeding center, engaging with children at orphanages, and distributing food at the local city dump. The team will also be involved in street evangelism in places like Border Wall Park. Please pray for safety as they travel by air to San Diego and then by bus across the border to Tijuana. Pray also for strong team unity, effective ministry opportunities, open hearts to the working of the Holy Spirit, and overall good health.

North Whatcom County Young LIfe

Our church has been supporting Young Life for many years as they come alongside youth in our local communities, giving them hope, meaning, and belonging. Young Life leaders introduce adolescents to Jesus and help them grow in their faith. They do this through relationships, regular outreach events, and Bible studies. Another avenue is through their summer camps. This summer they will be hosting three camps:

1) Malibu Camp in British Columbia, Canada for high schoolers from June 24th-June 30th

2) Washington Family Ranch in Oregon for middle schoolers from July 20th-24th

3) Washington Family Ranch for pregnant and parenting teens from June 29th-July 3rd.

Please pray that God will use these camps to bring young people into a deeper relationship with Him while providing a safe and fun environment to connect with their peers.

Save the Date: Haiti Annual Fundraiser & Auction

NEW WAY MINISTRIES JUNE SUPPLIES DRIVE

New Way Ministries is so grateful for the ongoing love and support from our church family. They’ve reached out asking for help spreading the word about some urgent needs. Thanks to incredible community generosity, they’ve avoided purchasing essential supplies so far this year—but those items are now running low. Let’s help them stay ahead before the costs fall back on their ministry, so they can continue focusing on serving families in crisis.

Most-needed items:

  • 1,000 rolls of Toilet Paper

  • 2,000+ Laundry Pods (50 used every week)

  • 400 packs of Baby Wipes (for up to 25 families under one roof)

  • 500 rolls of Paper Towels

  • 2,080 Kitchen Trash Bags (they go through 5,000 a year!)

Every donation makes a difference! Supplies can be dropped off Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4 PM at 205 South BC Ave., Suite 117 in Lynden. You can also shop or give directly through their Amazon Wish List.

PRAYER REPORTS

Greg & Corrie Burgers serve as missionaries and faculty professors with ESEPA seminary in San Jose, Costa Rica. Currently Greg serves as professor of Old Testament and Corrie as professor of Spiritual Formation. Their two children, Elisha (7) and Zephaniah (5) attend a local school. Please pray for Greg’s Old Testament II class. This trimester he will be doing a hybrid model with students, both in-person and on Zoom. ESEPA has been wanting to expand class options for students by utilizing this hybrid model; pray that the technology will run smoothly.

Jacob & Amber President serve as missionaries with YWAM (Youth with a Mission) in Taitung, Taiwan, along with their two young boys, Hezekiah (5) and Malachi (3). They would appreciate our prayers for their home church: that the Word of God takes deep root in the hearts of the newcomers. Prayers also for their weekly Bible studies: for teachable minds, hungry hearts, and solid foundations. Please pray for their team as they will be losing some of their leaders at the end of this year. Pray for the right new people to join them at the right time and for wisdom in decision-making. Please also pray for full restoration of Jacob’s injured shoulder.

Drew & Alyssa Dunn serve as missionaries with YWAM North Cascades in Lynden and Bellingham. They have asked for prayer for God’s guidance as they continue to develop their new outreach location in downtown Bellingham. Alyssa appreciates prayer to be able to find a new small group. Drew would like prayer for relief from his back pain. And both of them ask for prayers to find good life rhythms and time to rest.

UPDATE TO NCCTK GIVING PAGE

UPDATE to NCCTK Giving Page: We want to let you know about an important update to our giving platform. You will no longer be able to give directly to specific Missions through our website. Instead, you will have the option to contribute to our Missions and Outreach Fund which still benefits our supported ministries. If you prefer to give directly to one of our supported ministries, you can bring in or mail donations to NCCTK, clearly indicating which ministry on the Memo line, and we will ensure the funds are directed accordingly. Please contact us if you would like giving information for a specific ministry. Thank you for partnering with us to support these incredible missions. Your generosity continues to change lives and bring hope to those in need.

For Missions questions, please contact Sandra Smith at Sandra.smith@ncctk.com