In all of this, may I remember that “JESUS is the reason for this season.” One of my favorite Bible passages comes from Isaiah 9:1-7. These verses share that GOD seeks us out even though we are in “darkness.” GOD pours out His grace for us. We celebrate the Child in the manger (GOD Himself). For it is in this child, JESUS, we acknowledge, even more we worship and give our loyalty to, the One who is called:

            Wonderful Counselor, Mighty GOD, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace

Christmas Eve Worship Reservations

4:00PM - Registrations for this service have reached capacity. Please join us at 7:00PM (While not as kid-focused, it is still a family-friendly service. Activity clipboards will be available).

7:00PM - Traditional (childcare available)

9:00PM - Contemporary

If we determine that the worship services are canceled due to winter weather conditions, we will update the homepage of the church website with a special announcement. We will also send out a push notification to our mobile app users.

In observance of Christmas and New Year's the church office hours will be:

Offering Envelopes for 2022 will be available beginning Sunday, January 2 at worship services and weekdays (8:30AM – 4:30PM) in the church office.

2021 Contribution Deadline - All contributions for 2021 must received in the church office by noon on Friday, December 31, or postmarked by December 31.

Calling all who care for loved ones and friends with memory issues/dementia! A 5-session FREE virtual course is planned to start on Tuesday, January 4, and will be held every other week. Whether you are at the beginning of this journey or not, you don’t need to walk it alone. To register and/or learn more, please refer to the attached flyer here.

Because of the devastating tornadoes in the Midwest this month, Session has authorized a special disaster assistance offering that will be used by Presbyterian Disaster Aid to assist those in need to offer food, shelter, financial assistance, and eventually rebuilding efforts. You can give to this fund online (select the Tornado Relief option) or by mailing a check (write Tornado Relief on the memo line) to the church office at 8715 St. Helens Ave, Vancouver WA 98664. Click here to donate online.

CPC has started a support group for an Afghan family settling in Vancouver. We are asking you to join this group and thanking those of you who have already volunteered. Some of the needs include schooling, transportation, jobs, housing, banking, stocking their cupboards, and learning to drive. For more information contact Connie Warner: conniepwarner@comcast.net

Christmas is fast approaching, and the year is winding down. And what a year it has been! 2021 has been filled with twist and turns, challenges and endless uncertainty. Yet through it all, our Lord’s never-ending love has remained constant.

And thanks to your ongoing support through the giving of your time, talents and resources, Columbia is closing out the year in line with where we expected to be financially. Pledges and offering have been lower than predicted. Yet staff have managed spending so that expenses were also lower than planned. Still, as planned, some reserves will have to be used to offset expenses.

We are thankful to have those reserves, but our goal is to have a budget that allows our expenses to be offset with pledges and offerings. That is why your financial gifts were and continue to be so important. 2022 is just around the corner but there is still time to make a gift in 2021. Donations made online or postmarked prior to January 1, 2022 will go to offset 2021 expenses.

Thank you for your generosity and support. We wish you and yours a merry Christmas and pray that God will continue to bless us all with His love and faithfulness.

Trustees: Bo Liebe, Collin Votrobeck & Tricia Williamson

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For information on the following giving options, email Marilyn Roberts: