2024
Updates
Whatcom County Pregnancy Clinic Needs Volunteers
The Whatcom Pregnancy Clinic has started on their new building remodel and there are many opportunities for volunteers! Here are some current areas they need help with:
· Digging an elevator pit in the lower floor of the clinic. They need to dig by hand and haul out nearly 10 yards of dirt/gravel located on one of the lower floors. This job will be a medium-to-heavy physical project. They do not plan on it being done in a day or two, but it will take many hands to make it happen. They could use groups of 2- 4 people for the digging and hauling. This is a job that can be done over the next 3 weeks.
· Cleanup and pick-up of demo material. They need volunteers to pick up scraps, drywall, carpet, 2x4 studs, etc., haul them in the parking lots and place them in a steel container for disposal. This project can be done by 1 or more people at a time. This needs to be done before they can start framing/ building the new interior walls.
Upcoming projects starting within a couple weeks:
• Carpenters: Once the demo material is removed there will be opportunities for carpenters to help build their new interior walls and perform infill work. This will be a medium to physical type project and will require a bit of skill. It is a project that can be done by 1 or more people at a time. All material and tools can be provided, but you can also bring your own.
• Electricians: They need to remove some light fixtures and electrical conduits as well as discuss and plan the relocation of one of the electrical panels. They also need new wiring and circuits installed after framing is completed. This project requires a commercial electrician and electrical contractor.
If you have any interest in helping with these items or different items in the future, please reach out to Charly Myers at (360) 305-1095
Save the Date: Mission Trip to Cambodia in March 2024
Tentative dates for Early Spring Mission Trip to Phnom Penh, Cambodia: March 4th-15th
We will be partnering with New Life Fellowship Church and Pastor Sophea & Jenny Sem
Open to adults and accompanied minors.
Email becky.gerlach@ncctk.com if you’re interested in going on the trip.
Hurricane Relief in partnership with Samaritan’s Purse
Hurricane Helene tore a deadly path through the mountains of western North Carolina, dumping extreme rainfall and causing catastrophic flash flooding. There are toppled trees everywhere; roads, bridges, and driveways are washed out; homes and businesses have been destroyed by flooding and landslides. Hurricane Milton hit a week later leaving a path of destruction through Florida. We would like to provide some relief help to the victims and have decided to partner with Samaritan’s Purse.
You can give through our church website or directly at samaritanspurse.org.
If you would like to give via check, please make them out to NCCTK and write “Hurricane Relief” in the Memo line.
Food Drive Nov. 3-24
Our local food bank, Project Hope is in need of donations. Let's serve our community together by donating non-perishable items from November 3rd-November 24th.
Fun Food Drive Competition: Kids vs. Adults! Bring non-perishable items to either the Children's Ministry building or the Main Church Commons on Sundays.
International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians Nov. 3
Sunday, November 3rd is a special day set aside as a Global Day of Prayer on behalf of persecuted Christians who stand as bold witnesses to Christ in the world’s most difficult and dangerous places to follow him. The earnest prayers of the global body of believers are a testament to our unity in Christ. Please pray for our Christian brothers and sisters who live in hostile areas and restricted nations.
Orphan Sunday NOv. 10
Sunday, November 10th: Please remember to lift up orphan, foster and vulnerable children all over the world that need us to intercede on their behalf. Let's bring love, awareness and prayer to all the orphans. Psalm 68:5: “A father to the fatherless, a defender to the widows, is God in his holy dwelling.”
Learn more about the ministries we support who provide orphan care at the link below.
Whatcom County Pregnancy Clinic Fundraiser Dinner
Friday, October 25
Buffet Dinner opens at 5:30 pm & Program to follow at 6pm
Event is complimentary, with an opportunity to make a financial gift.
All proceeds go to support the Whatcom County Pregnancy Clinic.
Limited Seating | Adults only, please.
Keynote Speaker: David Williams David Williams, a former NFL chaplain, now ministers to men in an arena where men are often forgotten: unplanned pregnancy and abortion. At the age of 19, David encouraged his girlfriend to have an abortion, but through the forgiveness and healing power of Jesus he is now a powerful voice for the unborn, a loving husband, and a father to 7 children. Join us to hear David share how God’s grace has transformed his life, family, and ministry.
Please RSVP
PRAYER REQUESTS & UPDATES
• Please pray for Project 92 members as they travel to Asia over the course of the next couple weeks for the purpose of fostering evangelistic outreach efforts among unreached peoples. Pray that God will grant them traveling mercies, a spirit of encouragement, and that He will strengthen relationships to that in the weeks and months ahead many more people will have the opportunity to hear about Jesus.
• Please pray for Jacob & Amber President as they are planting a new bilingual house church called “The Living Room” next year in their home! They have been working on renovations and creating a space for the church for over a year now and it is almost ready! Their team is meeting every week to pray and prepare for this big change. Please join the Presidents in praying that this house church is like a lighthouse to their city of Taitung and draws people to Jesus and motivates them to share God’s love to their own communities in Taiwan.
2023 MIISSIONS REPORT
Hear from Missions Coordinator, Sandra Smith about all that happened in Missions around the world last year.