The wise heart will know the proper time and the just way. 

For there is a time and way for everything.

 Ecclesiastes 8:5-6 (ESV)

Chris Keinath has been involved in Youth Ministry at CPC for over twenty years. His inspiring dedication to the children of God spans continents. His video, taken several days ago in Senegal, addresses the needs of the Talibe boys and gives us a glimpse into the Girl’s Training Center, as young women learn life skills in a safe and nurturing environment.  We are grateful for the many ways Chris and other volunteers have blessed the children in Senegal and continue to bless many children here in Vancouver as well. 

Ever wonder how you might take the first step in getting involved in Children and Youth ministry on a local level? The Lord may have a purpose and plan for you working with our younger generations. Perhaps now is the time? We definitely offer many ways! And you never know, perhaps the next person visiting the youth in Senegal may be you. 

How can you get involved in Youth and Children’s Ministry here at CPC?

• Become a Sunday School Teacher/Leader for the 2023-2024 School Year. We need help at all grade levels!
• Volunteer your skills at VBS. Artists, teachers and volunteers of all kinds are needed to put on this highly anticipated event that serves over 100 children every summer.
• Middle and High school youth groups are always looking for musicians to help with worship.
• The nursery needs volunteers on Sunday mornings, during weekly programming and for special events.
• Middle/High School Sunday School needs a doughnut delivery! Pick a Sunday to bring doughnuts and score big points with our teens.
• Parent’s Night Out is coming up on March 24th! We need adults to work along side youth to create and fun and memorable night for kids while parents get some kid-free time!
• Volunteer as a Middle or High School Youth Group Leader!
• MOPS is starting in the Fall and we are in search of Mentor Moms to lead table groups twice a month.
• Intern Training! We are always looking for congregants who have passions and skills to share with our intern staff (high school-college age young adults) over the summer.
• Donate new or like-new items, experiences or vacation rentals to the Work Camp Auction supporting our Youth’s Work Camp trip to Alabama this summer.

Email Tifny if you'd like to volunteer.

Last weekend! We will be blessing the donations this Sunday.

Satellite Overflow Shelter Donations

Items Needed:

Sunday School

Sundays, 9:00am

Pre-K (First Look Curriculum)

• Bible Story: Jesus Loves Me
• 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: Calling of the Disciples, Luke 5:1-11, 27-32
• Communion Sunday was last Sunday, it was a joy to have our elementary school students and youth in the Sanctuary together.

Middle and High School

• Bible Project Video on Zechariah: Click Here
• Zechariah 10:1-6. Ultimately the Lord is compassionate and we should show compassion to others as well.

SAVE THE DATE: JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE OUR GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS DURING BOTH SERVICES ON JUNE 4^th

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

• Focus: Compassion
• Life Verse - "In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:16
• Life Point - God wants us to show compassion even when it isn't convenient.
• Weekly Lesson - When should I show compassion?

Middle School Youth Group

Wednesdays, 6:00-8:00pm

6th-8th Grade

• 3 John 1:9-15
• Compared and contrasted Diotrephes and Demetrius.
• We are supposed to be like Jesus. One of these two men was like Jesus and we should also follow his example.
• Being a Christian means we have a bond of friendship, how can we be a good friend this week?

High School Youth Group

Sundays, 6:00-8:00pm

9th-12th Grade

• Hebrews 9
• Discussion about the tabernacle. What does worship look like for you? How might it look different for someone else? Is there anything that should look the same for everyone who worships?

This year our Lenten Devotional will be comprised of writings and art authored and created by the talented congregants of Columbia Presbyterian. 

Contributions can be prayers, devotionals, stories, drawings or anything else that the particular verse inspires. ALL AGES are welcome to sign up and participate. Submissions will be compiled into a booklet that will be available by Ash Wednesday. 

Dates and verses will be assigned to those who request them first. Click the link below for a list of dates with corresponding scripture. A sign-up sheet will be available in the Gathering Area on Sunday or you can email your desired date to Tifny Mathena.

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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