St. Thomas Kids' Club goes ice skating

Yesterday the St. Thomas Kids' Club went ice skating at Bellevue Downtown Park. Despite the "pineapple express" downpour and the thermometer reading 57 degrees, the ice stayed cold enough for some good skating! A local radio station even gave us all free pizza and cupcakes.

The St. Thomas Kids' Club is a group of 3rd - 5th graders who practice the hospitality of God through fun fellowship events (like ice skating) and helpful service projects (like decorating Thanksgiving delivery boxes, giving donated money to Episcopal Relief and Development programs, and many other efforts). We meet once a month, and this year, we've averaged 17 kids per event.

From Double Bass to CEO

The Episcopal Holy Nativity Church was the place to be on Friday nights in Aina Haina, O’ahu. When the popular Ben Franklin’s Almanacs band played, high schoolers packed the church’s small gym. The double bass player, Tom Goodenow, never performed. Instead he contributed with his God given talents and promoted. Distributing flyers to all the local high schools, he brought Christians and non-believers together. With the popularity of his band, Goodenow swelled the attendance of Holy Nativity’s youth group.

“I’ve seen what an active youth organization can do, the strength it can give the church and it’s clearly a missing part of what we have right now,” Goodenow said.

Though the Ben Franklin’s Almanacs have disbanded, he’s built upon his promotional skills. As CEO of The Harbor Club, Goodenow provides a luxurious home away from home for members. His dedication to detail ensures excellent service. The breathtaking views of the Seattle skyline and surrounding area are matched by Chef David’s food. Each plate is cooked to order, ensuring the chicken is always moist and the medium rare steak is medium rare.

St. Thomas will hold two events at The Harbor Club. Don’t worry, Goodenow won’t bring his double bass. He will open The Harbor Club with warm hospitality as we build for the hospitality of God.