There are a number of things we’re planning Lord willing, to carry out the vision Christ has given us to meet the practical, the social and the spiritual needs of our neighbors. Again the idea behind an externally focused church is simple. We do good deeds simply because we love our neighbors. Good deeds often lead to good will. And when people receive meaningful service with no strings attached they naturally ask, “Why?”. This gives us a natural opening to share the good news of Jesus. We have no ulterior motive BUT we do have an ultimate one, helping people connect with God.
Summertime
Northern Heights Block Party
We’ve got the Block Party July 18th to simply let the neighborhood know we exist, that we care, and that we’re not a cult. We need over 100 people to help. John Roy is heading this up.
All Church Prayer Walk
We have an all church prayer walk this Wednesday, June 27, from 6- 7. No prep just good shoes required. It’s a lot like caroling only we pray while we walk.
Daytime and Evening VBC
We’re planning Next Summer’s VBC now with the idea of having a free week evening Camp so more of you could serve and more of them can come.
Red Cross Shelter and Training
Dick Stoorgard is leading the charge so we can serve our neighbors as a fully functioning Red Cross Shelter in time of need. We had 30 people take Red Cross Training a month ago. There are more training times coming.
Northlake Garden
Blake Kent and Joy Westermann are the green thumbs behind the new Northlake garden. Whatever harvest God gives us will go towards the 25 families the church has adopted and helps feed on a monthly basis.
Mini-church Service Projects
The Lamont’s mini-church has Homeless care packs which include a water bottle, a gospel of John, and individually wrapped food items like granola bars. They give these to homeless people asking for money. In addition they’re cleaning roofs, gutters, for single moms and others. As you can imagine this is creating some interesting conversations.
The Guthrie’s mini-church is scheduling times at Bloedel-Donovan Park to provide free hotdog dinners for folks who are enjoying the sunshine several times this July.
Fall
Connecting with Northern Heights Elementary
Lisa Hall and team are establishing contacts with Northern Heights Elementary School to determine what we could do to serve there.
Free Babysitting for Northern Heights Neighbors
We want to provide free qualified babysitting for young couples and single moms three times a year to give parents and couples the chance to catch their breath. We do need some funds for that.
Northern Heights Harvest Festival
We’re cooking up a neighborhood Halloween time party where kids can dress up, have fun, enjoy munchies in a safe dry place near home.
MOP’s Outreach
Mother’s of Preschoolers (MOP’S) wants all our neighborhood moms to know they have a refuge here and a group of moms to encircle and let them they’re doing a good job. Jennifer Koivisto and team are leading the charge.
Winter
New Years Eve Party
We’d love to host the best non-alcoholic New Year’s Eve Party in Whatcom County: a time where kids and adults could laugh, play music, we’d provide food and entertainment.
Summertime
Northern Heights Block Party
We’ve got the Block Party July 18th to simply let the neighborhood know we exist, that we care, and that we’re not a cult. We need over 100 people to help. John Roy is heading this up.
All Church Prayer Walk
We have an all church prayer walk this Wednesday, June 27, from 6- 7. No prep just good shoes required. It’s a lot like caroling only we pray while we walk.
Daytime and Evening VBC
We’re planning Next Summer’s VBC now with the idea of having a free week evening Camp so more of you could serve and more of them can come.
Red Cross Shelter and Training
Dick Stoorgard is leading the charge so we can serve our neighbors as a fully functioning Red Cross Shelter in time of need. We had 30 people take Red Cross Training a month ago. There are more training times coming.
Northlake Garden
Blake Kent and Joy Westermann are the green thumbs behind the new Northlake garden. Whatever harvest God gives us will go towards the 25 families the church has adopted and helps feed on a monthly basis.
Mini-church Service Projects
The Lamont’s mini-church has Homeless care packs which include a water bottle, a gospel of John, and individually wrapped food items like granola bars. They give these to homeless people asking for money. In addition they’re cleaning roofs, gutters, for single moms and others. As you can imagine this is creating some interesting conversations.
The Guthrie’s mini-church is scheduling times at Bloedel-Donovan Park to provide free hotdog dinners for folks who are enjoying the sunshine several times this July.
Fall
Connecting with Northern Heights Elementary
Lisa Hall and team are establishing contacts with Northern Heights Elementary School to determine what we could do to serve there.
Free Babysitting for Northern Heights Neighbors
We want to provide free qualified babysitting for young couples and single moms three times a year to give parents and couples the chance to catch their breath. We do need some funds for that.
Northern Heights Harvest Festival
We’re cooking up a neighborhood Halloween time party where kids can dress up, have fun, enjoy munchies in a safe dry place near home.
MOP’s Outreach
Mother’s of Preschoolers (MOP’S) wants all our neighborhood moms to know they have a refuge here and a group of moms to encircle and let them they’re doing a good job. Jennifer Koivisto and team are leading the charge.
Winter
New Years Eve Party
We’d love to host the best non-alcoholic New Year’s Eve Party in Whatcom County: a time where kids and adults could laugh, play music, we’d provide food and entertainment.
