Elliot Richards is from Shoreline, WA where all his family resides. He attends Shoreline Community College and is working towards his Engineering degree. Elliott was approached by Jacqueline Villanueva, a member of the Seattle Church of Christ and a high school peer. She asked him to come to church one day and coming from a religious background he was happy to attend. After attending Sunday service Vong Ly, a single brother, asked Elliot to start studying the bible. Elliot began his studies with Tim Kadri, another single brother, and Vong. Elliot was quickly impacted by the Cross of Christ and after studying the Bible more closely he found there were a few puzzle pieces missing. Tim, Dan, and Vong all agree that an eagerness was manifesting in Elliott’s heart that was inspiring a very visible change in his character. This led to regular meeting and dramatic changes in his life. It was obvious to everyone, including Elliott’s family. They all were there to witness his baptism on January 22nd, 2012 and have felt a positive impact from Elliott’s decision to make Jesus the Lord of his life. Elliot is now an active member serving in a Singles Bible Talk in Bothell, WA with all the brothers that helped him change his life.

SORRY… CRUISE IS SOLD OUT. (Hope you can join us next year)

The Seattle Singles Ministry is so happy to be hosting this year’s, “Emerald Star New Years Eve Ball”. Early spring of this year at the Singles Retreat, “True Grit” we decided to start saving up for a really special New Years Eve event. Nothing sounded more exciting then bringing in the New Year while sailing on Lake Union overlooking the Seattle Skyline. So we booked it! The cruise is open to marrieds and campus students over 21 years old.

For those of you who reserved a $100 early-bird ticket and paid a down payment to pay off the balance now CLICK HERE

We are no longer taking registration ourselves as Waterways is ready with their online registration at www.waterwayscruises.com If you would still like to attend there are spaces available on what they are calling “New Years Eve Coctail Cruise” or “New Years Eve Fireworks Cruise.” Church members and their friends will receive a 10% discount by using the discount code: SCOC at checkout. You can call Waterways Cruises directly at (206) 223-2060. Tell them that you are with the Seattle Church of Christ and want to attend the All Aboard the Emerald Star New Years Event.

This is going to be the ultimate New Years Eve experience. You won’t want to miss out. We have 75 church members (mostly our singles) signed up as of Friday, 11/25/11.

This is not a sit-down dinner, but a time for mingling and enjoying an abundant gourmet buffet with a champagne toast at midnight. There will be a cash bar, DJ and dancing on the top deck. Bring your friends, co-workers and neighbors to this encouraging outreach event. It’s going to be a fun way to bring in the new year and make new friends with quality people you will want to stay in touch with.

Everyone intersted needs to book soon before all the spots are taken. These cruises are sold out every year.

Our original plan was to have the entire boat to ourselves. We didn’t sell out the tickets by our October 1 deadline. After a two-week extension we re-negotiated our arrangement with the cruise line to include local professionals who are not with our church. They assured us that it wouldn’t get crazy… not a typical New Years Eve bar scene. The full-price of $109 + tax and gratuity ($130/per person, $260/per couple) insures a tasteful atmosphere and gathering of professional people.

If you have any questions feel free to call Jared Bridge at 253-282-0148 or email him at iambridge1@gmail.com

The Menu
Waterways Signature Seafood Bar
Seasonal Fruit Display
Kobe Beef Sliders with Oven Fries
Crab and Corn Fritters with a Spicy Smokey Tomato Puree
Pastry-wrapped Pesto Brie served with Crackers
Banana Leaf Grilled Chicken with Lettuce Wraps and Thai Peanut Sauce
Fire Roasted Green Salsa and Flour Tortilla Chips
Hot Wings and Gorgonzola Ranch
Assortment of Decadent Desserts