Christmas Ships

This year we as YWAM Seattle made a new friend, his name is Steve. He is a businessman who lives in Seattle, his son has done a DTS in Australia which is how he knew of our organisation, he found us, and is wanting to help us in whichever ways he can. A couple of weeks ago, we the staff were told that the details of our Christmas party would be a surprise, and that we simply had to be at a certain place at a certain time and dress warmly. At that certain place and time, we piled into the van and started driving (a few people knew the surprise because they planned it - which is how we knew where to go!!) We drove to a beach, and there at the end of a dock was a boat covered in Christmas light. We were told that this was to be our party venue, and to climb aboard - and how Steve fitsinto this whole story, is that he was the boats owner and captain!

We were all very excited as we don't get to hang out on classy boats very often. I for one was wishing that i had chosen my outfit with more emphasis on 'Christmas Party' and less on warmth, because i felt decidedly underdressed!! As we got onboard, Steve told us the plan for our evening. We would be following the Christmas ships. Here in Seattle they have an event around Christmas called the Christmas Ships. They are cruise ships decorated for Christmas, they have a dinner on board and choirs that sing Christmas songs, however they sail and stop at different beaches for the concerts, so people can come and watch from the shore too, As they Christmas ships sail, many other smaller boats, just like ours sail alongside them and stop in the water to hear the music and watch the other ships.

It was so much fun being together on this boat, just laughing, drinking hot chocolate, eating good munchies and did i mention the laughing?!!

Here are a few pics from the night...
Coming soon!!

When the ships stopped we would walk around to the front of our boat and watch the choirs from there. It was such a wonderful way to celebrate together another year of YWAM Seattle...and what a blessing to be able to celebrate in such style!!