Frequently asked questions.
What is the people group you minister to??
Primarily Athabascan but also non natives in remote communities and homesteads.
Do they Speak English?
Yes but they also have their own dialects.
Is it cold in Tok?
Yes in winter. click the tab below to see our weather and average daily temps and data
What is the coldest temperature you have seen?
-62 Degrees Fahrenheit
Do you go outside in winter?
Yes, daily chores still have to be done, bringing in Firewood, clearing snow, trips to the post office, etc.
Do you have a grocery store in Tok?
Yes, Three Bears has most all of your daily needs! Walmart, Home-depot and other shopping is just down the road about 200 plus miles in Fairbanks Alaska
Do you live there year round?
Yes
How do you travel?
4wd vehicle, Airplane, Boat and Snow Machine
Do you travel by Dog Sled?
No
Do you have six months of Daylight and six months of darkness?
NO, we transition from daylight to darkness at about six minutes per day. June 20th is summer solstice so after that we begin losing daylight and December 21st is winter solstice so we begin gaining daylight. December 21st; we will have 4hrs-33min of daylight if we have clear sky's (usually not at this time of year, mostly cloudy and foggy, the local term is "socked in") sun rise in Tok is 10;14am and sunset at 2:47pm From our home in Tok because of the mountains and terrain we don't actually see the sun for about one month. June 20th; we will have 20hrs-33 minutes of sunlight Sun rise is 2:17am and sunset is 10:50pm with civil twilight factored in that means we will not see actual darkness for over two months.
How can we get involved in your ministry?
we host church teams through out the year to help us in many villages/communities and projects. Also we have several programs each year like Thanksgiving Meals, Christmas in Alaska, Back to school Supplies and more, please contact us direct or use our "Take Action" button to donate to a specific program.
How can we pray for you and the ministry?
NLM is a faith based ministry so we always pray for the daily operating needs to be met. Shelly and I along with our volunteer staff and interns work really long hours so please pray for our strength and health, And mostly importantly for wisdom and leadership from God as we do our best to continually build relationships and disciple people.