ON BEING MISSIONAL

This past Sunday, in an effort to teach kids what it means to be missional, and remind ourselves in the process, the congregation stood up and sang, “This Little Light of Mine,” during the children’s message. 

And the light from CPC has been shining pretty brightly lately.

• When the donated goods were distributed to the Satellite Overflow Shelter, the generosity was greeted with amazement. Pastor Adrienne kept exclaiming, “Oh my gosh! OH MY GOSH!”, as load after load of food and supplies were brought into the church’s fellowship hall, a place where many families find shelter on winter nights. 
• Our team is back from Senegal, and while they may be jet lagged and tired, you’d be hard pressed to find one that isn’t absolutely glowing from their time with old and new friends in Africa. 
• This month’s CPC mission is The Linen Closet, providing fresh linens to those experiencing homelessness. The drive just started, and we already have donations! 
• Over forty people of all ages contributed to the Lenten Devotional, risking a bit of themselves to encourage their brothers and sisters in Christ.
• We heard of several stories at the Annual Meeting of people and programs from this past year that are reflecting God’s presence and impacting those around them for the better.

Even so, the world has endless dark spaces. We are a church of imperfect people, flawed and in need of a Savior. Thankfully, we have one. “Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Just like we did on Sunday, standing before our youngest church goers, singing proudly a simple song that reminds us of the greatest gift we’ve ever received and the importance of sharing it with the world.

Satellite Overflow Shelter receiving donations from CPC.

Talibe boys at the Melick and Feluine Fall's outreach center in Senegal, West Africa.

Sunday School

Sundays, 9:00am

Pre-K (First Look Curriculum)

• Bible Story: Jesus loves me and wants to spend time with me.
• Mary and Martha, Luke 10:38-42
• Memory Verse: How wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ. Ephesians 3:18, NIV
• Key Question: Who loves you?
• Bottom Line: Jesus loves me.
• Basic Truth: Jesus wants to be my friend forever.

Grades K-5 (252 Curriculum)

• Bible Story: All About Love - Love Your Enemies
• Matthew 5:43-47
• Bottom Line: Show respect even when you don’t get along.
• Memory Verse: Do to others as you want them to do to you. Luke 6:31 (NIrV)
• Monthly Virtue: Respect – Showing others they are important to you by what you day and do.
• Basic Truth: I should treat others the way I want to be treated.

Middle and High School

No Youth Sunday School on February 19 due to the HS Ski Retreat

• Haggai 1:1-15
• Our main focus was to see how God calls us to return to Him in worship, and we see this by Him telling the people to rebuild the temple. The goal of this message is to remember that we are a temple for the Holy Spirit and we are called to live lives in worship to Him.

Mid-Week Programming

and Youth Group

Children's Choir

Wednesdays, 5:00-5:30pm

2nd-5th Grade

K² Live - Don't forget your Secret Pal letters!

Wednesdays, 6:00-8:00pm

3rd-5th Grade

• K2 wrapped up our five week Voyage to India where we met Dr. Aiken Payne and learned about Christ’s character trait of COMPASSION. 
• The kids ARE LOVING their secret pal letters! Thank you to all the secret pals who are writing weekly letters to their kids! 
• Valentine Family Party Wednesday, February 15!

Erin Moro as Dr. Aiken Payne

Middle School Youth Group

Wednesdays, 6:00-8:00pm

6th-8th Grade

• On Wednesday the Middle Schoolers worked on our collective submission to the Lent Devotional. Together we worked through three passages and discussed the meaning, how they reflect God’s character, and how we can live out these passages. Look out for these passages in the lent devotional: Ephesians 6:16, Hebrews 6:19, 2 Corinthians 5:21

High School Youth Group

Sundays, 6:00-8:00pm

9th-12th Grade

• Due to the Super Bowl, there was no High School Youth Group on February 12.
• This weekend is the High School Ski Retreat.
• No High School Youth Group on February 19 due to the Ski Retreat.
• Now is the time to sign up for the High School Work Camp: Click Here

Tifny Mathena, Children and Intergenerational Ministry Director

tifny@columbiapresbyterian.org

Anna Haagenson, Director of K² Live and Children's Music

anna@columbiapresbyterian.org

Lydia Tombarelli, Youth Director

lydia@columbiapresbyterian.org

Raquel DeWitt, Youth Ministries

raquel@columbiapresbyterian.org

Viva Dennis, Children's Ministry Administrative Assistant

viva@columbiapresbyterian.org

Katie Mrochko, Youth Ministry Administrative Assistant

katie@columbiapresbyterian.org

Sharon Wallenborn, Circle of Friends Preschool Director

sharonw@columbiapresbyterian.org

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