The Columbia Weekly
May 5, 2022
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A Message from Pastor Scott |
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Last week I attended a pastor’s conference at Zephyr Point Conference Center on Lake Tahoe! It was a beautiful setting for an inspiring, enriching, and restful week. Here are a few things to catch you up on as we draw closer to summer...
- This Sunday we welcome Patrick Vaughn to the CPC pulpit. Truth be told, we actually asked Quinn, Patrick’s wife, to preach, but she declined due to personal time constraints. We hope to have Quinn preach later this summer. Both Quinn and Patrick are Presbyterian pastors currently living in Seattle. They were seminary classmates with Pastor Matt, and we are excited to have them join our worship this Sunday. Patrick will be preaching on John 21:1-14.
- My father-in-law peacefully passed away on Easter weekend after a long and blessed 94 years! The funeral was the following weekend, so Mary and our daughter Elizabeth went out early in the week, and my son Michael, his wife Kylee, and I were flying out to Cincinnati on Friday, the day before the funeral. Due to an airline snafu, we were delayed and missed our connecting flight in Seattle. The result was that the 3 of us did not make it out for the funeral, which was very disappointing. Thankfully, Mary and Elizabeth and the rest of Mary’s family were there and had a very good family time.
- The Pastor Nominating Committee is doing great work in seeking candidates for our next Head of Staff Pastor. But they need YOU to join the work. You can help by praying every day for their discernment, that they will hear the voice of the Spirit, and that God will lead them to a pastor who will be a great fit to lead Columbia in the coming years.
Grace and Peace to all!
Scott
This week's sermon passage is John 21:1-14
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Friendly COVID Reminder
Cases are on the rise again. Please consider at-home worship options if you have any COVID-like symptoms.
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Men's Ministry Breakfast
Saturday, May 7
8:00-9:30AM
Fellowship Hall
Join us for our first men’s breakfast gathering on May 7, 8-9:30AM in the Fellowship Hall. We will be serving a continental breakfast, hearing a presentation from Ben Stimmel about anxiety and stress, and continue to form connections with one another. The event is free, but we will have baskets available to leave a donation to help cover the cost of breakfast ($5 suggested). Please RSVP to Terry Hurley, terryh@columbiapresbyterian.org, so that we can plan accordingly.
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Women's Retreat - Registration closes May 9!
The Blessings of Faithfulness
May 20-22
Aldersgate Retreat Center
Our Women’s Retreat is just a few weeks away and we are so excited to have you join us. Our guest speaker, Sheri Richter, will bless us with her enriching presentations. There will also be plenty of time for reflection, fellowship, crafting, and of course, chocolate! Brochures are available in the Gathering Area. Register by May 9 to join us!
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Dunamis Project #3: The Power of Prayer
May 11-14
This retreat invites you to undertake a great adventure of growing in the work of prayer that is centered in Jesus Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Course topics include growing in intimacy with Christ through contemplative prayer, keys to praying with power, principles of intercessory prayer, revival prayer, and sharing in Kingdom advancement through prayer and vision. If you have any questions, please contact Lori Brown at lori.brown.nd@gmail.com or 360-609-1192.
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Quarterly Blood Drive
Monday, May 16
Noon - 5:00PM
Fellowship Hall
Blood banks try to maintain a week’s supply of blood on hand. Right now there’s more like a one-day supply available. Donors have dropped by 10% since the pandemic started. You can be part of the solution! Email miller.barbara46@yahoo.com to make your appointment for the Deacons’ Blood Drive Monday, May 16, from noon to 5:00PM. The Red Cross turns our fellowship hall into an efficient blood donation center. Free cookies!
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Vacation Bible School
June 27 - July 1
Ages 5yrs (by 8/31/22) through 5th grade
Registration is now open!
At Monumental VBS, kids celebrate God’s greatness! Monumental is filled with awesome Bible-learning experiences, team-building games, and unforgettable Bible songs. Space is limited so register early.
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Lieser School Redevelopment
Salazar Architect in Portland is working with the Vancouver Housing Authority and the City of Vancouver on plans for rezoning the Lieser School site in our neighborhood in preparation for redevelopment. These groups are planning community engagement events to solicit community input.
This link will take you to a flyer which is being shared in the community to provide information and gather participation in an upcoming Open House at the Lieser School site on May 14.
There is also a Vancouver BeHeard website (https://www.beheardvancouver.org/lieser) which is available to inform people on the redevelopment. The BeHeard site gives people an opportunity to fill out a survey on the site and leave comments to help the project team develop the design.
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Youth Schedule Updates
Since we mailed the Spring Youth Calendar, there have been several changes. Here is the most up-to-date information:
- May 8 – Middle and High School Sunday School @ 9AM; No High School Youth Group because it is Mother’s Day.
- May 11 – Middle School Youth Group @ 6PM.
- May 15 – Grad Sunday. We will be honoring our graduating Seniors at the 9:00AM and 10:30AM Worship Services with cake receptions afterwards. No Middle and High School Sunday School; High School Youth Group @ 6PM.
- May 18 – Middle School Youth Group @ 6PM.
- May 22 – Last school-year Middle and High School Sunday School @ 9AM; Last school-year High School Youth Group @ 6PM
- May 25 – Last school-year Middle School Youth Group @ 6PM
*Youth Group will begin again in mid-June. There will not be youth Sunday School during the summer.
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High School Work Camp
July 5-6
$15
Click here to register. Registration closes June 1.
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Middle School Bike Hike
July 31-August 6
$375
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Scholarships are available for all youth camps and retreats, please contact
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Welcome Incoming Elders & Deacons |
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This Sunday we will be installing/ordaining our new Elders and Deacons.
Our incoming Elders are:Lori Brown, Connie Kearney, Erin Lambley, Bob Sisson, and Tricia Williamson
Our incoming Deacons are: Christiana Amewudah, John Bayer, Mylei Carlson, Ann Ferguson, Susan Gilbert, Garnet Hayes, Ilona Kecskemethy, Marilyn Kimble, Fnot Lingreen, Mike Lafferty, Sharon Staley, and Kenneth Teng
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How to Talk with Those who are Hurting
May 22
10:30-11:30AM
We live in a very different world than we did two years ago, before an unexpected pandemic changed us forever. Some of us experienced loss on a very personal level, others have been affected by losses in our neighborhoods, schools, churches, and communities. People all around us are hurting, and we want to reach out and help but don’t know how.
Are you afraid to talk with someone who is hurting because it might make things worse or you don’t know what to say? Join Nancie Parmenter, faith community nurse, to discuss how we can be there for those around us who are hurting. If you’d prefer to attend by Zoom, please contact Terry Hurley (terryh@columbiapresbyterian.org), who will send you a link before the class so you can join the discussion.
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"Bear one another's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the love of Christ." (Galatians 6:2, NRSV)
Stephen Leaders (Jan Kennedy Ferguson, Karen Wheeler, Nancie Parmenter, and Dick Petermann) were commissioned on Sunday, April 24. They, along with Wayne Sparks, who will soon be completing Stephen Leader Training, are making great progress in implementing the Stephen Ministry Program at Columbia. Stephen Leaders have identified 8-10 formerly commissioned Stephen Ministers who will receive refresher training on the weekend of June 17-18. They will then be re-commissioned as Stephen Ministers at Columbia--fully prepared to provide Christ-centered caring ministry to care receivers in our congregation.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Stephen Ministry Program:
Why the name Stephen?
- In Acts 6, Stephen was among those chosen to provide caring ministry to those in need. Since Jesus’ time, caring ministry has been a hallmark of the Christian faith community.
Who are Stephen Ministers?
- Stephen Ministers are members of our congregation trained to provide one-to-one, Christ-centered care. They have a compassionate heart for those who are hurting, and they’re equipped with caring ministry skills by our congregation’s Stephen Leaders. A Stephen Minister typically has one care receiver at a time and meets with that person once a week to listen, care, pray, encourage, and offer emotional and spiritual support.
In what types of situations do Stephen Ministers provide care?
- Stephen Ministers provide care to individuals facing difficult times in life—grief, cancer, divorce, financial difficulties, hospitalization, chronic illness, job loss, disability, a spiritual crisis, or other life struggles.
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Senegal Virtual Tour
Sundays through May 15
10:30-11:30AM
Fellowship Hall & simultaneously via Zoom
Stop #3 of the 2022 Virtual Tour of Senegal continues today, with a visit to see Pastor Ngor, a Christian pastor who is reaching Senegalese women through literacy centers. We will also be stopping at Lour-Ribot where we have begun to sponsor children and fund a new project. Join us in-person at 10:30AM in the Fellowship Hall or simultaneously online via Zoom.
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Save the Date:
- Grad Sunday - May 15
- Quarterly Blood Drive - May 16
- Women's Retreat - May 20-22
- Vacation Bible School - June 27-July 1
- High School Work Camp - July 5-6
- High School Camp Spalding - July 10-16
- Middle School Bike Hike - July 31-August 6
- Guys & Kids Campout - August 19-21
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In Sympathy:
- Candy Bennett, Stuart & Lori Bennett and family on the death of their husband/father, Art, on April 24. A memorial service will be held at Columbia on Sunday, June 12 at 2:00PM.
- Frank LeBlanc and family on the death of his brother, Wilmer, on April 18.
- The family of Hazel Grunsky on her death.
In Concern:
- Dick Malin - dealing with Ataxia
- Pat Baldridge - recovering from heart valve repair surgery
- Carol Peterson - recovering from bladder surgery
- Jane Erickson - recovering from neck surgery
- Jean Sarchet - heart procedure
- Sheila Hockley - health concerns
- Judi Trist - undergoing cancer treatment
- LeOla Pearson - on hospice
- John Prutsman - recovering from heart surgery
- David Peterson - diagnosed with lung cancer
- Imogene Doden - health concerns
- Jim Waltz - recovering from surgery
- Todd Carroll - treatment for cancer
- Dottie Scott - health concerns
- Barbara Van Nostern - lower back issues
- Jim Hudson - health concerns
Thank You:
- I am receiving so many compliments on how good the Memorial Service for Joyce Malin was, mostly from visitors. Such a service can be a challenge for a family that has never done one...unless it's at a church like Columbia. I received exceptional assistance, advice and support from Terry Hurley, Ted Buck, and Joan Cram; they made it a class act, exceeding our hopes and expectations. Since becoming a member, I have always felt embedded in this church, but never as much as I do now. Thank you, Columbia. ~Dick Malin
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