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Register for Urban Professionals Camping Weekend on Mount Rainier June 28-30

May 16, 2013 by Jay Kelly

To register online with Eventbrite CLICK HERE.

Hi all NW singles…

This is the first ever NW Singles Camping trip hosted by the Urban Professionals Ministry of the Seattle Church of Christ. We welcome brothers and sisters and friends from the NW family of churches.

Mt. Rainier is tallest (14411′) mountain in Washington and one of the 3 national parks in our state (and the best in my opinion).

Camping
Staying at Cougar Rock Sites F004 and F005 (booked!) meals included $50 or $25 if you will take care of your own food. Online payment will be set up soon, you’re not officially going until you have paid online.
We also have a few smaller sites booked (E006, E007, E008) and F005 booked for Sunday night for anyone staying longer.

Lodging (for those to ‘hip’ to sleep on the ground)

http://www.mtrainierguestservices.com/

Paradise Inn and National Park Inn (Longmire) are in the park and are very nice lodges per night rates start at ~$120. Please contact Linda Pierce (425 505-0121) with any questions on lodging.

What to Bring (campers)
Tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, outdoors clothes, rain gear

Cars
$15 per car to get in the park

Activities (see below for more information)
Hiking: We’ll have snack food but bring water bottle/camelback
10 mile round trip hike up to Camp Muir
6 mile hike above paradise lodge
Walking Tour
Driving/Sightseeing

Schedule:
friday – arrive and setup snacks provided
Saturday – breakfast, activities, dinner
Sunday – pack up, church service at 10 out of campsites by 11:30
Monday – late leave (we have one group site for sunday night)

Directions
point your GPS towards Paradise WA or exactly to 46.76722, -121.79444 (46°46’2″N, 121°47’40″W) to the campsite.

When coming from Seattle, BC, Portland, Tacoma pass Ashford WA stay on the main road into the park, Cougar Rock is about 30 minutes in right after you pass Longmire.
If coming from Spokane make sure you take stevens canyon road, you’ll pass under the Paradise loop on the way to cougar rock CG.

Activities Detail

The Big Muir Hike:
Do you enjoy long hikes up snow covered mountains up the same elevation as the top of Mt St Helens? Then this hike is for you. Join Mike and Kirsten in the 5 mile hike up to Mt Rainiers most popular mountaineering base camp ‘Camp Muir’. This hike involves 4500 feet of elevation gain ending at 10,000 feet above sea level. On the way back enjoy glasading down the snow in long troughs made by prior hikers. At least half of the sojourn is on the muir permanent snow field. Be at the Paradise parking lot at 10am ready for a full day in Gods great country. Required gear: a camelback or large water bottle, snack food, hiking boots that can handle the snow, sunglasses, sunblock, and warm clothes for the top. Optional gear: gaiters, GPS, Skiis, snowboard, hiking poles, sled, garbage bag to slide on. This is a challenging hike and requires decent fitness and health, if you have asthma or similar health conditions be wise about joining us.

The Paradise Hike:
Not feeling the camp muir hike? Try this loop trail that takes you around the amazing paradise meadows area. Follow the skyline trail for a total of 5.4 miles and 1700 feet elevation gain topping out at Panorama Point at 7,100 feet. Essentials: Food, water, hiking boots, and warm clothes for the top. If the snow is cleared you may be lucky enough to see the long flowing flowering meadows and pristine garden like beauty of paradise. Just remember the marmots may look cute but you can’t take them home.

The Walking Tour:
Don’t want to be stuck in one place all day? Check out some of the great trails that keep you near the car. First stop by Narada Falls on the way up to Paradise and hike down to the viewpoint for some nice pics. Head up to Paradise and trudge up to Alta Vista for a view of the lower Paradise meadows. Hop back to the car and head over to Reflection Lakes. Still want some more then keep going to box canyon and maybe take a few steps on the 93 mile wonderland trail.

The driving tour:
Why go hiking when you can see the whole mountain in a day. Head up to Paradise and check out the lodge and visitor center. Next roll over to the opanacosh visitor center. Head north to Chinook Pass and take in the huge panoramic view right next to the Pacific Crest Trail, maybe you’ll run into a thru hiker coming from mexico. Drive back and continue around the park a little more to come to Sunrise the other major hub of Mt. Rainier… You’ll be glad you stuck it out to this point. Time to head back but your cameras full anyways…

To register online with Eventbrite CLICK HERE.

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Campus Ministry, ICMC-West, San Diego, July 4-7, Bent on Conquest Videos

May 9, 2013 by Jay Kelly

BENT ON CONQUEST trailer 1 from David Mattox on Vimeo.

Bent On Conquest – Episode 01 from Stefanie Peacock on Vimeo.

For everything you need to know go to WWW.HEREAMISENDME.NET!

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Scott Blog Update–check it out

May 3, 2013 by Scott Green

I’ve started a new blog on life and faith issues, combining ministry and therapy experiences and ideas. Just click on www.lifescriptrevisons.com

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HOPE Neighbors Club: Meals for Homeless Teens at Orion Center

April 20, 2013 by Jay Kelly

“All they asked was that we should continue to remember the poor, the very thing I had been eager to do all along.” -Galatians 2:10

The HOPE Neighbors Club was able to serve lunch to the homeless teens of Seattle thanks to your support. We all connected and enjoyed the opportunity to help those who need love and a healthy lunch of salad and sandwiches.

As a church we are determined to continue growing in loving those in need here in Seattle. Our desire to imitate Jesus requires loving those in need around us. We have always been committed to our “Seasons of Hope” efforts that have included our annual MLK, Jr. Day of Service, an annual blood drive, our annual NW Harvest Food Drive and a Christmas Toy Drive for the Seattle Children’s Home. We were inspired by Heather Hsu to move from quarterly efforts to serve those in need to monthly projects. We are eager for your creativity and support as we develop this program. Heather is developing a committee of interested parties and you can contact her at heather@hsufarm.com. Thank you to all who have helped us serve the poor locally and globally through HOPE Worldwide since our church started here in Seattle 24 years ago. Looking forward to becoming more like Jesus in the coming years and appreciate your love and support along the way.

January Partnership with local fire fighters and the American Red Cross. Our MLK, Jr. Day of Fire Prevention Awareness Day was a great success.
February Partnership with Swedish Medical Center’s Children’s Trauma Wing: We will be developing the library of books, DVDs and VHS tapes for the children undergoing medical care and their families. Please bring any appropriate reading material and movies to the church on any of the Sundays in February and we will use them to meet the needs of suffering children and their families.
March Children’s Shoe/Sock Drive
April Dinners for Homeless Teens at Orion Center
May Spring Food Drive for Northwest Harvest
June Blood Drive with Puget Sound Blood Center Blood Mobile
July Westside Baby support for underprivileged parents in need
August Queen Anne Neighborhood Open House
September Queen Anne Helpline Support
October Children’s Coat Drive
November Autumn Food Drive for Northwest Harvest
December Toy Drive Wish Tree for Seattle Children’s Home

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HOPE Neighbors Club Serves at Orion Center

April 20, 2013 by Jay Kelly

“All they asked was that we should continue to remember the poor, the very thing I had been eager to do all along.” -Galatians 2:10

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Northwest Singles Retreat in Alaska: “Over the Top”, July 15-21, A Few Spots Left

April 19, 2013 by Jay Kelly

Are you looking for ADVENTURE in 2013? Are you interested in meeting new people in one of the MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACES IN THE WORLD, while also growing in your FAITH and your relationship with GOD?

Do You Have a Spirit of Adventure?

If you answered yes, then you may be ready to take it OVER THE TOP in 2013!

The singles ministry of the Great Land Christian Church of Alaska is excited to announce the 2013 Northwest Singles Retreat: OVER THE TOP! This retreat will be an awesome 7-day Alaskan experience, complete with hiking, fishing, and camping in the Last Frontier. Participants will have the opportunity to get the real Alaska experience while also getting to know other singles in the Northwest and deepening their faith in God.

Participants will be flying into Anchorage, Alaska, and from there, the adventure begins. Provided activities will include several days of camping, fishing for salmon in one of the world’s most famous salmon-fishing rivers, hiking in some of the most beautiful areas of the country, and exploring the city of Anchorage. Optional activities of whitewater rafting or a wildlife day cruise are also available!

Mark your calendars! The Over the Top Northwest Singles Retreat will be from July 15 – 21, 2013! Registration will open on February 1, 2013 at glccalaska.org. There will be a 50 person MAXIMUM for this retreat on a first come, first-served basis, so be sure to register quickly! Registration will be $350, which will include all lodging, food, and transportation within Alaska.

For additional information, please contact Nick Morrill:
(314) 488-0536
nickdmo@gmail.com

Get ready to take things OVER THE TOP this summer in Alaska!

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10th Campus Baptism for 2013, Chandler Kelly.

April 19, 2013 by Jay Kelly

We are all so overjoyed to celebrate the 10th baptism this year into our growing campus ministry. Chandler Kelly has been a part of the church her entire life and has wrestled with her faith and landed on her feet with deep love for God and deep convictions about the truth.

The short video of her baptism is below…

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DT Counselor Connect Offers First Session Free

April 19, 2013 by Jay Kelly

DT Counselor Connect Offers First Session Free
DTCounselorConnect.com

All of us have needed professional counseling or coaching or known someone who does. Now you can connect with a disciple who is a licensed professional counselor commended by their church leaders in the International Churches of Christ. 14 counselors are already registered to see clients online including our own Scott Green. You can receive counseling or coaching.

Your First Session is Free Through May 31st!

New clients who schedule an appointment by May 31st will receive their first counseling session for free! This is an excellent opportunity to talk to one of our DT Counselors, and to learn more about our services. Please enter coupon code 05312013 in the Free Session Code field when you register. The coupon code is only valid for newly registered clients.

Please inform any friends, family or acquaintances who may be blessed by these services.

For more information or to sign up CLICK HERE.

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Donations Requested for Boston Relief Fund

April 17, 2013 by Daren Overstreet

Donations Requested for Boston Relief Fund

Please share on Facebook, Twitter, #BostonChurchofChrist, etc.

The Boston Marathon bombing is one of those tragic events that mark our lives. We will remember where we were when we heard, how we felt watching the images of horror and heroism, and the lessons that we learned. For other survivors, however, the attack will leave much more than memories. We are writing this as the suspects are being hunted down in a violent exchange.

This horrific tragedy created the need for physical and emotional therapy, job retraining, and even prosthetic limbs. Some of the victims were self-employed and friends of disciples. The Boston Church of Christ is going to help.

In addition to the prayers of the saints, the church is going to help financially by giving directly to the most severely injured victims. This is a real need. A prosthetic leg can cost as much as $50,000 and an arm as much as $30,000, costs which are only partially offset by insurance. Loss of income, therapy of any sort, specially-equipped vehicles, and the ongoing costs of life only add to the burden.

Through a special freewill offering on Sunday April 21, and over the following two weeks, the Boston Church will be taking donations for these victims. Because we desire to show the church’s heart for her city, the money will go directly to the victims personally from the Boston Church itself. The church administrative staff has agreed to handle all of the details so that every dollar given will go to the victims.

The Boston Marathon bombing is a national, and even international, tragedy as people from all over the world participated. Therefore we have created a means for those in other cities to join us in this show of love and support for the victims.

Boston Church members and friends are also urged to donate blood through the Red Cross to compensate for the depletion of blood supplies.

BOSTON RELIEF FUND DONATIONS:

CHURCHES: We invite churches to take up contributions on April 21, or during the next two weeks.
For churches there are 3 options to send money to the Boston Church.

1. Mail a check to the church office
Boston Church of Christ
214 Concord Street
Framingham, MA 01702

2. Wire funds to the church
Acct # 1133165033
Wire ABA # 011500120

Citizens Bank
1 Citizens Plaza
Riverside, RI 02903

3. ACH the funds to the church
Acct # 1133165033
ACH Routing # 211 070 175

INDIVIDUALS: Please go to the Boston Church of Christ website to donate directly to the Boston Relief Fund. Details will be posted there soon.

We continue to pray for everyone involved on the horrific Boston bombing. To read an update from the Boston church, including members who were at the race, CLICK HERE.

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Kelli Finished The Race!

April 14, 2013 by Daren Overstreet

This last week, our dear sister Kelli Kaufman passed away after a valiant fight with cancer. She fought good fight, kept the faith and finished the race (2 Tim. 4:7-8)! We will miss more than words can express, but rejoice with God and the angels that another one of his saints has entered into His rest.

Below you will find the details for her memorial service. Following that is a touching summary of her last bit of time with us, written by Zoe Strong. After that is a beautiful picture of Kelli and her friends at her baptism! To God be all the glory.

Viewing on Sunday, April 14, 1-4PM:

Barton Family Funeral Service

11630 Slater Ave. NE, Suite #1A

Kirkland WA 98034

Memorial Service on Monday, April 15, 10:30AM:

Eastside Christian School Gymnasium

14615 SE 22nd Street

Bellevue WA 98007

Reception to follow the service

*Kelli requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Teamworks or Eastside Christian School

Hello family,

Thanks so much for all your prayers. Kelli passed away sometime after 9:00am this morning. Mack, Nikki and I had the privilege of spending time with her and her family until early this morning – sharing stories about Kelli’s love and great sense of humor. God’s timing is perfect. He allowed her to hang in there until her mom arrived and spend one last evening together. Kelli’s sister Amanda was already in town to be there with Kelli through out the process. Her sister shared that she had never seen peace in Kelli like what she has seen recently. Her mom also challenged Kelli the last time she was in town to “really start living.” Kelli changed so much and really started living as a disciple this past month. She started calling Nikki and I almost daily for fellowship and initiating time to come over or go out always with her bible in hand. She practiced hospitality and had us over for lunch and bible study. She also poured out her heart to her husband and shared with those close to her how she would have done things differently and apologized with no judgement on others. She continually wanted to know what God’s purpose was for her with the time she had. I believe she lives it. She was so radiant at church a week and half ago, and last Saturday before she went into the ER we got to spend a girls day out eating, picking out a wig and getting a pedicure. She was so filled with joy. Most of all, she let go of get fear of dying and panic. I am so grateful that she was the one who said, I am ready to die now.

God has provided so much comfort to those who love her through her surrender.

Zoe Strong

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