New CrossLink Missionary: Shawn Gutierrez

Shawn Gutierrez has been working as the ministry leader with the Celebrate Recovery program at West Side Church in Yakima. The program focuses on investing into the lives of individuals who have a “hurt, habit, or hang-up” and shows them how to live clean and sober lives by pointing them to Jesus and building disciples. The need for this ministry is huge throughout the Yakima Valley.

God has called the Gutierrez family to step out in faith by ministering full-time to people who desperately need to know that they are loved, and that God has a purpose for their lives. Shawn’s relationship with Jesus, his love for people, and his experience gives him a unique gift and opportunity to minister to the individuals in the Celebrate Recovery program by building relationships, studying scripture, discipling, counseling, and mentoring.

If you would like to know more about the Gutierrez family and their ministry in Yakima or if you would like to receive their missionary letter, please contact us.

 

Sinai Bible Church Update

Continue praying for Sinai Bible Church in Tieton, WA and for their search for a permanent pastor. Right now, two CrossLink board members and Pastor Misael from New Life Bible Church are rotating Sundays on a schedule and preaching through the books of Timothy.

We have some good news regarding one of the missionary pastors that was invited to visit the church to see if he and his family are called to ministry in Tieton. Originally, his appointment with the US Embassy in Mexico was scheduled for 2025, however, it was suddenly moved to early February 2023. Even though there are many unknowns with regards to this news and more waiting for more paperwork, we are certain that God has and can move mountains to do the work that He has called each of us to do.

  • Pray for a permanent pastor for Sinai Bible Church.
  • Pray for the church fellowship in Tieton.
  • Pray for the people who need to know Jesus and who need to be a part of a church in Tieton where they can grow spiritually and more in love with Christ every day.

Thank you.