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A Little Bit About Us We are a small church of about 100, located in a rural community about 15 min. from Lynden, Ferndale and Bellingham. We are mostly blue-collar with backgrounds in farming which explains our down-to-earth character. While we are far from perfect, we are sincere in our desire to honor and serve God not only at church but wherever we are. "The way God designed our bodies is a model for understanding our lives together as a church: every part dependent on every other part, the parts we mention and the parts we don’t, the parts we see and the parts we don’t. If one part hurts, every other part is involved in the hurt, and in the healing. If one part flourishes, every other part enters into the exuberance." - (I Corinthians 12:25-26 The Message) "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."--Psalm 34:18
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Opportunities to be Involved
Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administrating God's grace in its various forms. I Peter 4:10
Mt. View Community
Infant & Toddler
Nursery - Infant to 3 yrs.
Contact - Alanna Wagenaar
When - During Sunday Church Services
Where - Nursery, just past the women's restroom
Contact - Alanna Wagenaar
When - During Sunday Church Services
Where - Nursery, just past the women's restroom
youth
GEMS - 1st - 8th Grades - Girls Everywhere Meeting the SAVIOR
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Contact - Vicki Huizenga
When - 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesday Evenings 7:oopm-8:30pm Where - Mt. View What - Girls Club to learn and grow about Jesus. |
Counselors
Head Counselors Vicki Huizenga Karen DeWaard Counselors Susan Van Beek Alanna Wagenaar Barb Zylstra Snacks Marian Huizenga Diane Smit |
Cadets - 1st - 8th grade boys
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Contact - Kevin Sterk
When - 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesday Evenings 7:oopm-8:30pm Where - Mt. View Cadet Building What - Boys Club that meets to help boys learn what it means to Live for Jesus. |
Counselors
Head Counselor Kevin Sterk Counselors Adam Wagenaar Dean Oostra Snacks Debbie Sterk Marian Huizenga |
Sunday School - K - 8th Grades
Barb Zysltra - Coordinator - contact
children's church - 3 - 5 yr. olds
Contact - Katie Ryks
When - During Church Service, a slide announcement lets you know
Where - Classrooms
When - During Church Service, a slide announcement lets you know
Where - Classrooms
high School
Youth Group
Contact - Chris & Erika Appel
Age - High School Age
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Sunday School
Contact - Rich Appel
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adults
Adult
Adult Sunday School
Contact - Harvey Smit
When - Sunday Mornings @
Where - Conference Room down hallway by Classrooms
Small Groups
Contact - Darryl & Susan Vanbeek
Date - Alternating Thursday Evenings @7pm
Contact - Ed Blok
Date - Alternating Sunday Evenings
after the worship service
Contact - Harvey Smit
When - Sunday Mornings @
Where - Conference Room down hallway by Classrooms
Small Groups
Contact - Darryl & Susan Vanbeek
Date - Alternating Thursday Evenings @7pm
Contact - Ed Blok
Date - Alternating Sunday Evenings
after the worship service
men
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women
Women's Bible Studies
Contact - Denise Blok
When - Thursday Mornings @ 9:30
Where - Mt. View
What-
"The Armor of God" by Priscilla Shirer
Lesson 3a
Read Through the Bible
Ephesians
Nursery Provided
Contact - Denise Blok
When - Thursday Mornings @ 9:30
Where - Mt. View
What-
"The Armor of God" by Priscilla Shirer
Lesson 3a
Read Through the Bible
Ephesians
Nursery Provided
Prayer Chain
Diane Smit - 384-0391
Smitfamily6@aol.com
Denise Blok - 354-3144
ejblok@aol.com
Smitfamily6@aol.com
Denise Blok - 354-3144
ejblok@aol.com
If you have a prayer request, please contact either Diane or Denise. They will be sure to pass your request on to a group of people dedicated to prayer.
If you desire to be placed on the prayer chain, please let either Diane or Denise know.
If you desire to be placed on the prayer chain, please let either Diane or Denise know.
WORSHIP
Worship Director - Ruth DeWaard (also our pianist)
Contact
Praise Teams
Whether it be singing or playing an instrument, if you have a gift in this area, we would love to have you join one of our teams.
Sound
Know how to run a sound system or willing to learn? Let us know! We'll put you on the schedule!
Projection
Computer skills? We can use you! We could always use help projecting church service items to the screen.
Worship Committee
Interested in helping plan our worship services? Help create a time of worshiping and seeking God by joining our committee.
Contact
Praise Teams
Whether it be singing or playing an instrument, if you have a gift in this area, we would love to have you join one of our teams.
Sound
Know how to run a sound system or willing to learn? Let us know! We'll put you on the schedule!
Projection
Computer skills? We can use you! We could always use help projecting church service items to the screen.
Worship Committee
Interested in helping plan our worship services? Help create a time of worshiping and seeking God by joining our committee.
PRAYER CHAIN
Diane Smit - 384-0391
Smitfamily6@aol.com
Denise Blok - 354-3144
ejblok@aol.com
Smitfamily6@aol.com
Denise Blok - 354-3144
ejblok@aol.com
If you are a prayer warrior and desire to be placed on the prayer chain,
please let either Diane or Denise know.
If you have a prayer request, please contact either Diane or Denise. They will be sure to pass your request on to a group of people dedicated to prayer.
please let either Diane or Denise know.
If you have a prayer request, please contact either Diane or Denise. They will be sure to pass your request on to a group of people dedicated to prayer.
Local Community
the Bridge
WEBSITE
TheBridgeHope.com
A new & expandable non-profit model of community services designed to bridge gaps, meet needs and bring people together for sustainable positive change.
VISION
"The Bridge is a unique and expandable non-profit model for providing community services. It is purposely designed to facilitate unity within the community by bringing people together, bridging gaps, and meeting needs. Community members connecting with one another through mentoring relationships will help promote stability, health, and wholeness where most needed. The ultimate goal is to bring real and sustainable change into people’s lives, and thus bring hope for a better and brighter future for the community as a whole."
SERVICES
Learning Center - Cafe - Boutique - Chaplain Services
TheBridgeHope.com
A new & expandable non-profit model of community services designed to bridge gaps, meet needs and bring people together for sustainable positive change.
VISION
"The Bridge is a unique and expandable non-profit model for providing community services. It is purposely designed to facilitate unity within the community by bringing people together, bridging gaps, and meeting needs. Community members connecting with one another through mentoring relationships will help promote stability, health, and wholeness where most needed. The ultimate goal is to bring real and sustainable change into people’s lives, and thus bring hope for a better and brighter future for the community as a whole."
SERVICES
Learning Center - Cafe - Boutique - Chaplain Services
Skookum Kids
Website - SkookumKids.org
To repair the foster care system by eliminating the pain points that cause unnecessary stress for foster parents.
Vision - "Skookum Kids bring fresh ideas and new energy to a broken system. Foster care has a bad reputation—sometimes deserved—but we see hope and change.
We believe the world is full of people who want to help but don't know how, so we craft a suite of volunteer opportunities so that everyone can participate in this important work. These volunteer opportunities range from one-time events ideal for large groups to year-long commitments that enable a sustained relationship with a particular child. We take great pride in finding the right way for every person to participate in this revolution.
Our approach to caring for foster children is both innovative and common sense. We are changing the world, and we'd love to have you along for the ride."
To repair the foster care system by eliminating the pain points that cause unnecessary stress for foster parents.
Vision - "Skookum Kids bring fresh ideas and new energy to a broken system. Foster care has a bad reputation—sometimes deserved—but we see hope and change.
We believe the world is full of people who want to help but don't know how, so we craft a suite of volunteer opportunities so that everyone can participate in this important work. These volunteer opportunities range from one-time events ideal for large groups to year-long commitments that enable a sustained relationship with a particular child. We take great pride in finding the right way for every person to participate in this revolution.
Our approach to caring for foster children is both innovative and common sense. We are changing the world, and we'd love to have you along for the ride."
Cedar Springs Christian Retreat center
WEBSITE
CedarSpringsCRC.org
Providing a quiet, peaceful, and natural environment prepared for adult discipleship programs that nurture Christian character and enrich the church.
VISION
“Cedar Springs is dedicated to providing a beautiful place for Christian groups to find space with God. We offer high quality food and accommodations to give you a truly first class Christian retreat experience. Located just two hours from Seattle and 90 minutes from Vancouver, BC, the peaceful beauty of Cedar Springs is not far away.”
CedarSpringsCRC.org
Providing a quiet, peaceful, and natural environment prepared for adult discipleship programs that nurture Christian character and enrich the church.
VISION
“Cedar Springs is dedicated to providing a beautiful place for Christian groups to find space with God. We offer high quality food and accommodations to give you a truly first class Christian retreat experience. Located just two hours from Seattle and 90 minutes from Vancouver, BC, the peaceful beauty of Cedar Springs is not far away.”
Church on the Street, bellingham
WEBSITE
ChurchontheStreetBellingham.com
Reaching the homeless for Christ to integrate them back into society.
VISION
"Church on the Street-Bellingham is a non-profit, tax exempt, faith-based, corporation. Our vision is to reach the homeless for Christ and to integrate them back into society.
Share with us in the awesome adventure that God has placed in front of us, as we need your help to reach those who suffer in the bondage of despair. You can help the poverty stricken in Bellingham be fed, clothed, housed, and most importantly, hear the Good News of Jesus Christ. Thank you and God Bless."
ChurchontheStreetBellingham.com
Reaching the homeless for Christ to integrate them back into society.
VISION
"Church on the Street-Bellingham is a non-profit, tax exempt, faith-based, corporation. Our vision is to reach the homeless for Christ and to integrate them back into society.
Share with us in the awesome adventure that God has placed in front of us, as we need your help to reach those who suffer in the bondage of despair. You can help the poverty stricken in Bellingham be fed, clothed, housed, and most importantly, hear the Good News of Jesus Christ. Thank you and God Bless."
envision mission
WEBSITE
EnvisionMission.org
VISION
"Our vision is to facilitate authentic community in the Spirit of Christ Jesus – right in the midst of a busy, lonely American culture."
Envision Mission Community Outreach
EnvisionMission.org
VISION
"Our vision is to facilitate authentic community in the Spirit of Christ Jesus – right in the midst of a busy, lonely American culture."
Envision Mission Community Outreach
the jesus gathering
"A partner with Envision as a house church network. The mission of the Jesus Gathering is to proclaim the gospel and make disciples of Jesus Christ within Whatcom County, especially those who do not fit in easily with the traditional context of the church."
the jesus study
"The purpose of this small group is to help people in the downtown culture of Bellingham experience the transformative power of God’s written Word."
the ladies meeting
"The purpose is that women would teach one another to be women of God, keeping their homes, loving their husbands if they are married, and taking care of their children. They study the Word together and encourage women, whether single or married, to serve God faithfully."
The men's meeting
"The purpose is that men would be men of God who sacrifice their lives for others, especially women and children according to God’s Word."
Street night
"A ministry of Envision that goes into the streets with the Gospel. We host groups that do prayer walks with us downtown and evangelism. We also pray beforehand to see who God wants us to meet and share the Gospel of His love with them. Our goal is summed up in three M’s: Meet someone, Meet a need, and Make an observation or testimony afterwards. Now we are partnering with Rising Hope Ministry, a street ministry led by Jon Ng."
the Lighthouse mission
Whatcom county PREGNANCY clinic
the Table
bridges of hope
Global Community
Teach one to lead one
WEBSITE
T1L1.org
Transforming at-risk kids into responsible citizens.
VISION
“As we chisel down the pages of history, we stand on the firm foundation of Truth. Leading our youth to this foundation is our vision for this world.”
It is a vision where our societies will educate our youth into responsible citizens who will be dependable employees, responsible parents, trustworthy executives, role modeling educators, honorable politicians, compassionate entrepreneurs, and local community visionaries.
It is a vision where thousands of volunteers, community leaders, faith-based leaders, parents, and educators join together and work to make a positive difference in the lives of young people"
T1L1.org
Transforming at-risk kids into responsible citizens.
VISION
“As we chisel down the pages of history, we stand on the firm foundation of Truth. Leading our youth to this foundation is our vision for this world.”
It is a vision where our societies will educate our youth into responsible citizens who will be dependable employees, responsible parents, trustworthy executives, role modeling educators, honorable politicians, compassionate entrepreneurs, and local community visionaries.
It is a vision where thousands of volunteers, community leaders, faith-based leaders, parents, and educators join together and work to make a positive difference in the lives of young people"
Love INC
Crossroads prison ministries
back to god ministries international
Bethany christian services
Graduate christian fellowship
gideons international
Opportunities for Giving
Faith Promise
Eden House - Website
Eden House is a home for girls that are at risk in Thailand. There are approximately 30 girls in three homes. They are provided food, clothing, love, emotional and spiritual support and education in a family environment.
Steve & Sandy Frieswick - Website
Steve & Sandy Frieswick are missionaries in Toronto seeking to bring the gospel to Muslim immigrants mainly coming from Somalia.
Graduate Christian Fellowship - Geoff & Ashley VanDragt - Website
Geoff and Ashley VanDragt are chaplains with Graduate Christian Fellowship, a campus ministry for graduate and professional students at the University of Washington.
Brian & Bette VanderHaak- Website
Brian and Bette are teachers at Morrison Academy in Tapei, Taiwan. Morrison Academy was founded in 1961 to educate students in a distinctively Christian environment with a quality American curriculum. We want every student to experience a quality, biblically-integrated education, so that each one will be equipped to impact the world dynamically for Christ.
Starfish Ministries - Website
Starfish Ministries works to alleviate some of the poverty in Haiti. Starfish Ministries currently has schools in 31 villages, all of which include feeding programs (the only food some of the children get). They also have an orphanage and are building a medical clinic.
Al & Julie Meyer - Operation Mobilization - Website
Al and Julie Meyer provide support services for Operation Mobilization. OM has been bringing the message of hope through Jesus Christ to men, women, and children around the world. Though we have over 6,800 volunteers and staff serving within the OM family of ministries in 118 nations, we have one thing in common — we love Jesus and we want others to have the opportunity to hear about Him.
Eden House - Website
Eden House is a home for girls that are at risk in Thailand. There are approximately 30 girls in three homes. They are provided food, clothing, love, emotional and spiritual support and education in a family environment.
Steve & Sandy Frieswick - Website
Steve & Sandy Frieswick are missionaries in Toronto seeking to bring the gospel to Muslim immigrants mainly coming from Somalia.
Graduate Christian Fellowship - Geoff & Ashley VanDragt - Website
Geoff and Ashley VanDragt are chaplains with Graduate Christian Fellowship, a campus ministry for graduate and professional students at the University of Washington.
Brian & Bette VanderHaak- Website
Brian and Bette are teachers at Morrison Academy in Tapei, Taiwan. Morrison Academy was founded in 1961 to educate students in a distinctively Christian environment with a quality American curriculum. We want every student to experience a quality, biblically-integrated education, so that each one will be equipped to impact the world dynamically for Christ.
Starfish Ministries - Website
Starfish Ministries works to alleviate some of the poverty in Haiti. Starfish Ministries currently has schools in 31 villages, all of which include feeding programs (the only food some of the children get). They also have an orphanage and are building a medical clinic.
Al & Julie Meyer - Operation Mobilization - Website
Al and Julie Meyer provide support services for Operation Mobilization. OM has been bringing the message of hope through Jesus Christ to men, women, and children around the world. Though we have over 6,800 volunteers and staff serving within the OM family of ministries in 118 nations, we have one thing in common — we love Jesus and we want others to have the opportunity to hear about Him.
Sanctity of Life
Lynden Human Life - Website
Our main purpose is to inform and educate the public of the great need to protect the unborn, along with the elderly. It is our desire to change the hearts of people, one by one, with the truth that all human life is “sacred” and deserves protection under the law.
New Way Ministries - Website
A Christian ministry that helps residents of north Whatcom County with short-term emergency basic assistance including: food, clothing, furniture, rent utilities, transportation and housing. We desire to minister to the whole person (body and spirit) with the love and grace of God, through the life and power of Jesus Christ.
Bethany Christian Services - Website
Bethany Christian Services is a global nonprofit organization that brings families together and keeps families together. Strengthening families for the well-being of children is our top priority. Our services include adoption, foster care, and pregnancy counseling. We also provide counseling to families, assist refugees and immigrants resettling in the U.S., and partner with several international countries to help keep families together. The work we do equips families to be the answer for children in need—as Christ intended.
Lynden Human Life - Website
Our main purpose is to inform and educate the public of the great need to protect the unborn, along with the elderly. It is our desire to change the hearts of people, one by one, with the truth that all human life is “sacred” and deserves protection under the law.
New Way Ministries - Website
A Christian ministry that helps residents of north Whatcom County with short-term emergency basic assistance including: food, clothing, furniture, rent utilities, transportation and housing. We desire to minister to the whole person (body and spirit) with the love and grace of God, through the life and power of Jesus Christ.
Bethany Christian Services - Website
Bethany Christian Services is a global nonprofit organization that brings families together and keeps families together. Strengthening families for the well-being of children is our top priority. Our services include adoption, foster care, and pregnancy counseling. We also provide counseling to families, assist refugees and immigrants resettling in the U.S., and partner with several international countries to help keep families together. The work we do equips families to be the answer for children in need—as Christ intended.
Mt. View CRC & Local
- Benevolent Fund
- Christian Education Fund
- Youth Dynamics
- Christian Hope Association
- Project Hope
- The Table
- Envision Mission
- Northwest Hispanic Ministry
- Seaman's Ministry
National & International
- Gideons
- Cary Christian Center
- Luke Society
- Northern Lighthouse Mission - Jeff Heerspink
- Crossroads prison Ministries
- Eagles Nest international
Whatcom County Community
Historically, Lynden (pop. 14k) has been known for our Dutch heritage, our conservative Reformed beliefs and our agricultural community.
With the Pacific Ocean to the West and Mt. Baker to the East, Whatcom County is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts. People come from all around the world to our little corner to hike. ski, sail, and just enjoy our beautiful scenery.
With the Pacific Ocean to the West and Mt. Baker to the East, Whatcom County is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts. People come from all around the world to our little corner to hike. ski, sail, and just enjoy our beautiful scenery.
Whatcom County Schools
Whatcom County has many great educational opportunities to choose from; Christian schools, public schools, a great homeschooling community plus a college, a tech school and a university.
Whatcom County has many great educational opportunities to choose from; Christian schools, public schools, a great homeschooling community plus a college, a tech school and a university.
Christian Schools