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

May 16, 2013 by

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

April 19, 2013 by

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?

Square BearDo 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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Profile in Faith: Mark Kontos shares about his mom, Jenny, coming to faith in her 80s.

April 1, 2013 by

Mark and Jenny square picBelow is an inspiring letter from one of our Prime Time Ministry members reflecting on the blessing of watching his mother come to faith over four years ago. Now at 85, Jenny Kontos is the oldest member of the Seattle Church of Christ.

Dear Family and Friends,
I want to share a miracle story with you.
My 2009 New Year’s ended with tragedy as my mom had a severe stroke at her home in San Diego on 12/31/2008. The doctor’s said that she had a 50/50 chance of coming out of her coma and if she woke up, there would be a 99% surety that with survival would come multiple severe impairments.
I was due to pick up my date for the New Year’s formal and it actually served as a great distraction as I focused on my date.
Things changed as soon as I returned home. Grief and sorrow set in and gripped my heart. I cried out to God all night long through many tears of intense prayer.
New Year’s Day started with surrender on my heart mixed with a longing to at least see my mom once more. A deep hope imbedded in my heart for many years was to somehow baptize her into Christ.
At 11 AM I received a phone call from my excited beyond belief brother asking me if I wanted to talk to mom! The doctors were dumfounded as well. She has no impairments other than being weak and stays in her wheel chair.
I expected nothing less as I eventually ended my prayer vigil by daring God to show those pessimistic doctors just who He really is!
With generous help from my brothers and sisters in the church, I was able to buy air fare to San Diego and spend a full week to help her return home from the hospital, give her 24 hour care, and strenuously, due to my own disability, transform her apartment into a safe and healthy home.
While together I started reading scripture to her every morning. Soon we were studying the bible about what it meant to be a true christian. She loved hearing the truth of God’s word!
I am humbled to have been able to baptize my mom on 1/27/2009 into the body of Christ!
Today, she lives very nearby in an adult family home and is fairly stable. I won’t be able to bring her to church any more but Sunday was her day to go to church at the Queen Anne building where she cherished the singing and the love that she saw there!
Amen and thank you God!
Your brother in Christ and member of the Prime Time Ministry,
Mark Kontos

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May 24-26, Beachstock X, Urban Pro’s / Campus Retreat in Virginia Beach

March 1, 2013 by

Screen Shot 2013-04-19 at 4.28.49 PMIt’s back; it’s bigger: it’s Beachstock X!
If you want the Bible “unplugged”, BeachStock has it. If you want off the chain fellowship, BeachStock will deliver. If you need spiritual swag, BeachStock is the answer. It is a 3 day, event filled, action packed, spiritual Woodstock. Since 2001, BeachStock is the place to be for Memorial Day Weekend.
This year, join hundreds of Urban Professional (Single) and Campus disciples from all over the country and beyond for the best way to start your summer. The memories and friendships created here will last a lifetime. Don’t miss out!

Sam and Cynthia Powell, from the New York Church of Christ, are our guest speakers this year. Their lessons will challenge us, inspire us, and call us to be the X factor in a world thirsting for change.

To register for this event click HERE.

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God at Work, A Mid-Week Series for Urban Professionals

February 20, 2013 by

God at WorkUrban Professionals Mid-Week
“God at Work”

“What does the worker gain from his toil?… There is nothing better for a man than to enjoy his work, because that is his lot.” -Ecclesiastes 3:9, 22

Work is meant to be a central part of the rhythm of daily life on the earth (Psalm 104) It can be a temptation to leave God outside of the workplace and manage our life with God and our career life independently. During the spring mid-week services we will explore the challenge of spiritual integrity and faith on the job.
We will start each class session with a reflection on the previous discussion and any positive results that we have experienced.

We will be meeting at 7:30 every other Wednesday at our Queen Anne Location:
Seattle Church of Christ
2555 8th Ave. W., Seattle, WA 98119

Feb 6: Introduction, Prayer and Partnership with God
Lessons from Joseph’s success story (Genesis 39-50)

Feb 20: Class 1, Sharing Your Faith at Work:
Shining Work Ethic
Managing the Various Relationships

March 6: Class 2, Balancing Priorities:
Keeping Motivation Without Losing Purpose
Ambition in a Well Rounded Life

March 20: Class 3, Corporate Culture Conflicts:
Grace and Dignity Under Fire, Pressure and Persecution
Ducking and Dodging the Gossip and Complaining
Can I Make a Difference Here?

April 3: Class 4, Roles & Respect:
Gender and Generation Tension
Perspectives on Authority

April 17: Class 5, Protecting Boundaries:
Not Letting the Worldliness Rub Off
Matters of Conscience
How to Say, “No” Tactfully

May 1: Class 6, How Happy Should I Be at Work?
Do What You Are? Identifying Your Gifts and Talents
Managing Morale. Tools to Keep Your Tank Full

May 15: Class 7, Conflict Resolution:
Using Matthew 18 Without Opening Your Bible
How to Repent at Work When You Need To

May 29: Class 8, Stewardship of Money and More
How Much Should I Give?
What Can I Give Other Than Money?

We are so excited about all that God has done in building this ministry over the last few years and are looking forward to our best year yet in 2013. To access our Google Calendar of the Urban Professional events go to “About Us” and drop down to Ministries and click Urban professionals or CLICK HERE FOR GOOGLE CALENDAR

To See a list of articles and events for Urban Professionals CLICK HERE and scroll down as posts are uploaded chronologically.

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Urban Professionals Calendar for 2013

February 8, 2013 by

2013 Urban Professionals Calendar for Seattle Church of Christ

We are so excited about all that God has done in building this ministry over the last few years and are looking forward to our best year yet in 2013. To access our Google Calendar of the Urban Professional events go to “About Us” and drop down to Ministries and click Urban professionals or CLICK HERE FOR GOOGLE CALENDAR.

Prime Time Pot Luck Devotionals: We will be hosting these events after church at the Queen Anne Building on the fourth Sunday of most months: February through September. (In January, October, November and December there are other events that same weekend so we will cancel those five Prime time events. ) NOTE: We’ve added June since our original calendar.

January
9 & 23 Kickoff Men’s Midweeks, 7:30
15 Urban Professionals Leadership Planning Mtg, 7pm at Kellys’
16 & 30 Kickoff All Women’s Midweeks, 7:30
19 MLK, Jr. Day of Service, 9am,-Noon, Cascade Middle School
February
3 Superbowl Parties after church
6 Urban Professionals 9 Mid-week Class Schedule Begins
(every other week through May 29)
9 Congregational BT Leadership Meeting, 10-Noon, Q.A. Church
followed by Urban Professionals Leadership Pizza Meeting
10 Urban Professionals Leadership Meeting CANCELLED
22 Urban Professionals 3rd Friday Devotional, 7:30 (This is a change from original calendar)
24 Prime Time Potluck Devotional, 1-3pm at Q.A. Building
March
10 Urban Professionals Leadership Meeting, 1pm
15 All Night Prayer Devotional, 7:30, Q.A. Building (This is a change from original calendar)
24 Urban Professional / Campus Run Services, 9 & 11am (no K.K.)
24 Prime Time Potluck Devotional, 1-3pm at Q.A. Building
30 Steve Johnson’s Performances: John Mark, 2 & 7pm, Q.A.Building
31 Easter Sunday Services
April
12-14 Women’s Wellness Weekend for both Marrieds and Urban Pros
14 Urban Professionals Leadership Meeting, 1pm
19 Urban Professionals 3rd Friday Devotional, 7:30
28 Prime Time Potluck Devotional, 1-3pm at Q.A. Building
May
12 Mother’s Day Services (Urban Pro BTL Mtg moved to Tuesday)
14 Urban Professionals Leadership Meeting, 7pm at Kellys’
17 CANCELLED: Urban Professionals 3rd Friday Devotional, 7:30
26 Prime Time Potluck Devotional, 1-3pm at Q.A. Building
June
9 Missions Miracle Offering for Bellingham & Birmingham
9 Urban Professionals Leadership Meeting, 1pm
12 All Region Summer Men’s 6 Mid-week Class begins.
(We will be every other week through August with all men)
16 Father’s Day Services
19 All Region Summer Women’s 6 Mid-week Class begins.
(We will be every other week through August with all women)
23 Prime Time Potluck Devotional, 1-3pm at Q.A. Building (This is a change from original calendar)
28-30 I-5 NW Urban Pros Camping Weekend, Mt. Ranier (This is a change from original calendar)
30 Blood Drive
July
3 No Mid-weeks
4 4th July Picnic
14 Urban Professionals Leadership Meeting, 1pm
15-21 NW Singles Retreat, “Over The Top” in Alaska
19 Urban Professionals 3rd Friday Devotional
28 Prime Time Potluck Devotional, 1-3pm at Q.A. Building
August
11 Urban Professionals Leadership Meeting, 1pm
17 I-5 NW Urban Pros Clambake Weekend
25 Prime Time Potluck Devotional, 1-3pm at Q.A. Building
September
4 Urban Professionals 6 Mid-week Class Schedule Begins
(We will be together every other week through Dec. 11, not Nov. 27)
13 Urban Professional Devotional (moved to 2nd Friday for auction)
21 6th Annual “Another 100 Years” Auction Event
22 Prime Time Potluck Devotional, 1-3pm at Q.A. Building
October
13 Urban Professionals Leadership Meeting, 1pm
26 I-5 NW Urban Pros Halloween Bash
27 or 11/3? Congregational Women’s Day
27 No Prime Time Potluck (cancelled)
November
10 Urban Professionals Leadership Meeting, 1pm
13 Urban Professionals Final Mid-week class, Xmas Party 12/11
22 Urban Professionals Thanksgiving Devo’l (No Turkey Bowl)
24 No Prime Time Potluck (cancelled)
27 No Urban Professionals Mid-week (cancelled)
28 Thanksgiving
December
1 Toy Drive Wish Tree with Tags
8 Urban Professionals Leadership Meeting, 1pm
8 Christmas Tree Lighting, 4pm
8 & 15 Toy Collection
11 Urban Pros Christmas Party, last Mid-week for 2013
22 No Prime Time Potluck (cancelled)
24 Christmas Eve Candle Light Service, 4pm
31 Congregational New Years Eve Cruise

Calendar Notes:

I-5 NW Urban Professional Events are for all Urban Pros within driving distance including Seattle/Bellevue, Tacoma, Bellingham, Spokane, Vancouver (BC) & Portland. These include:
June 28-30, I-5 NW Urban Pros Camping Weekend
August 17, I-5 NW Urban Pros Clambake Weekend
October 26, I-5 NW Urban Pros Halloween Bash
December 31, I-5 NW Urban Pros New Years Eve Cruise

Seasons of HOPE, becoming the HOPE Neighbors Club with monthly opportunities to serve the Poor and Needy in 2013
Jan. 19 MLK was a great success. (Murrells)
Feb. Collecting Books, DVDs and VHS for Swedish Children’s Hospital
March Children’s Shoe/Sock Drive (Holloways)
April Orion Homeless Teen Shelter Dinners
May Spring Food Drive (Reichlins)
June 30 Blood Drive date (Reichlins)
July Westside Baby support for new parents in need (Heather Hsu)
Aug. Queen Anne Neighborhood Open House
Sept. Queen Anne Helpline Support
Oct. Children’s Coat Drive (Holloways)
Nov. 3,10,17 Autumn Food Drive (Reichlins)
Dec.   Toy Drive Wish Tree up with tags (Reichlins)

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Urban Professionals New Years Eve Cruise was a Blast!

December 2, 2012 by

To check out last year’s cruise video open the article and CLICK HERE.

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Thanks for Coming to Our Annual Halloween Party!

October 12, 2012 by


Thanks to all who made this years Halloween party a sensation! We have so many to thank! Thanks to Gary Clark and company for the decorations and design. Thanks to Katy Berryman and Dan Mier for the amazing snacks and drinks! Thanks to Adrienne Kishimoto for all the great pictures that help keep the moments alive. Thanks to Jordan Bondurant and company for providing the entertainment for the evening. Thanks to Mike Fassbind and crew for set up and clean up and for kicking the tunes all night long! Looking forward to next years party! Thanks to the Seattle Church of Christ for the party spot! Most importantly, thanks be to God that we have a home to have a great time while being righteous!

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Jay & Carol Kelly – Life of Love (Urban Professional Devo’l)

September 7, 2012 by
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Urban Professional Devotional: Kingdom Relationships

September 4, 2012 by

Sometimes relationships can get really difficult and challenging. Here in the Seattle Church of Christ we believe you can get the answers you need from the Bible! Join us for a conviction building discussion on Godly brother sister relationships. This devotional is for everyone whether you are steady dating, dating around, thinking about your dating life, or just want to be closer to your brother or sister.We will meet at the Queen Anne Building @ 7:30pm (2555 8th Ave W. Seattle WA, 98119).  Jay and Carol Kelly will be leading us through a great discussion that I am confident will help us all grow closer together as a family and we’ll have some great refreshments.   Make sure to respect the neighborhood as you come and go from the building. Thanks and see you next week!

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