   Student MinistriesNorthwest University ASB Student Ministries exists to provide students with opportunities to minister. For more information about these ministries, please e-mail --.
(Current students at Northwest University can find out more specific contact information on the ASB – Student Ministries page on the Eagle server).
Ministries have been sub-divided into the following categories:
Student-Led Opportunities
A2K "Come Be an Ambassador to Kirkland" Lighthouse "A Relational Ministry to Seattle’s Homeless" Student Leaders: Maria Dalessandro and Leonard Randall Meet the NeedMeet the Need is a ministry where students can meet the practical needs of others within the Northwest community in any way possible. Student Leader: Adrienne Williams Nation 2 Nation "For You Were Once Aliens..." Student Leader: Micah Kubo PursuitPursuit is a time of student-led worship that takes place every Monday night. Student Leader: Aaron Denn Prayer Team "Awakening this generation through the power of prayer" Student Leader: Mandy Porter Small Groups "NU is You" Student Leader: Andrew Pursley Triumph Prison Ministries "Moving Through the Walls" Student Leader: Vanessa Buhler Women of Purpose "For such a time as this..." (Esther 4:14) Student Leaders: Barbara Nunn with the help of Alicia Covey and Amber Coxen
One-Time Opportunities
See You at The PoleMinister to and pray with local high school and middle school students in a nation-wide prayer meeting. Student Leaders: Stephen Olson and Tiffany Felt Carillon Woods Ivy-Pull "Because Kirkland's Trees Need God's Love Too"
Where: Meet in Perks Lounge before carpooling to the Carillon Woods site Thailiand Missions TripMix with 200 Missionaries living in China and working with Tibetan Buddhist peoples. When: January 12 - 21, 2007
Off-Campus Opportunities
Bridge MinistriesThis organization works with disabled people helping to provide them with medical equipment and organizes events for the disabled. There are many volunteer opportunities with this organization including administrative work, volunteering for specific events, and washing and repairing medical equipment. There is no time requirement. Contact: Donna Whitmoreat, (425) 828-1431. Children's HospitalThere are several volunteer opportunities at this particular location such as raising funds for the hospital, sewing clothes for the patients, rocking babies, or playing with the children. Contact: (206) 987-2155 Everett Gospel MissionEverett Gospel Mission helps to feed and assist the homeless. Contact: (425) 252-1297 Evergreen HospiceThere are a variety of opportunities for volunteers including greeters, direct patient care, and bereavement. They require a time commitment of one year for 2-4 hours a week. Contact: Melissa Lubatti, (425) 889-1040 Lake Vue GardensThis is a nursing home on the Eastside. There are several volunteer opportunities at this facility such as helping to run programs (bingo, movie, etc.), visiting the residents, using a special talent (ex: music) to entertain, etc. There is no time commitment. They allow one time volunteers and volunteers that want to commit to more time. Contact: Volunteer Coordinator, (425) 823-2323 Peace on the Streets for Kids on the Streets (PSKS)This organization provides support and services for homeless youth and young adults. There are only a few volunteer positions that require a significant time commitment for those who want to volunteer more than once. Contact: (206) 726-8500 Teen FeedThis location has a few volunteer opportunities, but the primary position they need volunteers for is as an advocate. Advocates sit with youth and interact with them during dinner. They are basically mentors. They want a time commitment of six months coming in one night a week for about two hours. Contact: (206) 522-4366 and press 2 to talk to Eric Wirkman. Everett Gospel MissionThis location has numerous volunteer opportunities. They work with many populations including at risk youth, homeless people, and drug addicts. Depending on what capacity one would like to volunteer in, there are several phone numbers on the webpage to can call. Website: www.ugm.org/VolunteerOpportunities.asp Young LifeYoung Life is a non-denominational, Christian organization committed to impacting kids' lives and preparing them for the future. For more than six decades, Young Life has been introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith, while providing strong, positive influences in their lives. Contact: Ryan Hinnebusch
Spring Break & Summer Opportunities
Morocco Trip at Spring BreakRandy Martin and Mohammed Kobli will be visiting Morocco. Great relationships are begun as students interact and share the message of Christ with believers from this Muslim Country. When: March 5 - 9, 2007 YD AdventuresEach summer YD Adventures hires a select number of qualified individuals from all over the US, Canada, and beyond, to help lead adventures based wilderness activities for a wide variety of individuals and groups. The staff ministry team makes serving Christ and other their number one priority. Website: www.yd.org/adventures
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