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Worship Services
5:00 PM Saturdays
9:00 & 10:30 AM Sundays
Phone: (360) 694-7549
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The Columbia Weekly
July 15, 2021
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A Message from Pastor Scott |
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“His purpose was to create in himself one new humanity out of the two, thus making peace.” Ephesians 2:15
Like so many people, I have a lot of political and religious diversity in my family. Of my four sisters and one brother, one is Eastern Orthodox, one is Pentecostal, one started their own house church, and the other two don’t attend any church, but still consider themselves to be Christian. Being Presbyterian, I feel like the outlier in my family! We are also diverse in our politics and lifestyles, opinions about the vaccine, and so on. Sometimes it feels like we are very divided by these things and that a wall of sorts stands between us. It can be discouraging to feel that we have trouble having honest and open conversations.
When I feel this separation from my siblings, I turn to the message in Ephesians that declares that through the work of Jesus Christ on the cross the dividing wall of hostility between people has been torn down, and that his purpose is to create one new humanity (Eph. 2:14-16). I realize that the differences that exist between us are secondary, and even though the issues are important, they have been created and fed by forces around us. The deeper truth that I need to continually embrace is that Christ has made us one in Him, and we are brothers and sisters in the family of God, and fellow members in the body of Christ.
The truth of our unity in Christ does not make our differences go away, but it does help me to see those differences as secondary, and as things that do not ultimately define our relationship with each other. Members of families, and members of the family of God, have always had diverse opinions about all kinds of things. But we must never let those differences pull us apart and divide the body of Christ.
Shalom,
Scott
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- Columbia continues to offer 3 weekly worship services, 5:00 PM Saturday, 9:00 and 10:30 AM Sunday.
- The link to join the livestream is available on the homepage of our website. Look for the "Watch Live" button in the upper right corner.
- For those who are unable to worship with us in person or join the livestream, the Sunday worship services will be recorded and made available on our website approximately 30 minutes after each service concludes. Scroll down the Livestream website page to locate the desired service.
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Hood River Bike Ride
The whole congregation is invited to participate in Bike Hike on Friday, July 23. Meet @ 9:00AM at the Historic Columbia River State Trail, Mark O. Hatfield West Trailhead (note: there is a $5 parking fee). Those joining us are welcome to bike or walk the trail at their own pace (the middle school youth will ride in their bike groups). We will stop for a break in Mosier at the Mark O. Hatfield East Trailhead and then bike back to our starting point. You are welcome to head home or join us for a no-host pizza lunch at Pietro’s Pizza in Hood River.
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All Church Potluck Gathering
Everyone is invited to a casual all-church gathering at Crown Park in Camas, on Thursday, July 29 from 5:30-8:00PM. This is an evening of fun, fellowship and food. The interns will BBQ hamburgers and hotdogs. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share.
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Guys & Kids Camp Out
Boating and water sports, exploring the Ape Caves, s’mores over a campfire (fire permitting), hanging out and making new friends; these are just a few of the things that we will do together at the Guys and Kids Campout. Be sure to reserve your spot by registering here.
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Clean Water for Haiti
Most of Haiti’s water sources are contaminated. Haiti’s water problem is widespread, and there isn’t a person in the country who isn’t affected by it in some way. We believe we can make a difference. Clean Water for Haiti keeps three things in focus – are we empowering people, are we improving life for the people we’re working with, and are the changes that are created through our work sustainable?
The Minute for Mission on Sunday, July 18 at both services is Clean Water for Haiti. Chris and Leslie Rolling will update us about the mission and how we can get involved. Please pray for them as they travel to the USA this week from Haiti.
Check out the website: https://cleanwaterforhaiti.org/
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Growing Young
More books have arrived and are available in the Gathering Area or in the church office. Please join us in reading Growing Young, which takes a very practical look at what healthy churches are doing to create communities of all generations that are healthy and vibrant. There is much Columbia is doing well, but there are areas of growth that will challenge us! The cost of the book is $15.
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SAVE THE DATE - Dunamis Project II—In the Spirit’s Power
October 20-23, 2021
In this second of six Dunamis Conferences, you will look at what Scripture teaches about how God’s Spirit calls us to cooperate with him, becoming people who change the world for the glory of Jesus Christ. The teaching will be onsite at the Columbia. Also included is a hosted, onsite contemplative prayer walk. Online registration coming soon! Note: The course is hosted at Columbia but is open to all believers who are seeking to grow closer to the Lord. We encourage you to invite a friend. Questions? Contact Gina Nie at [email protected] or 360-666-2737.
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Kid's Morning Out
Bring you kids, ages 0-5th grade, to CPC for a fun time of free play, crafts, and games while you run errands, grab coffee with a friend, or just take a deep breath. (BYO sack lunch). KMO happens each Wednesday in July, from 10:00AM-12:30PM. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. To register go the church website under Featured Events or contact Viva in the office. Register here.
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All Church Summer Sale
August 12, 13, 14
Volunteers Needed August 7 - August 14
Sign-ups will be online, so you can commit to what fits your schedule. Follow this link:
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- The memorial service for Bev Peterson has been rescheduled for Saturday, July 31 at 1:00PM in our Sanctuary.
In Concern:
- Todd Carroll - treatment for cancer
- David Difford - on hospice
- Helen Byler - on hospice
- Pat Wheeler - depression/anxiety treatments
- Carol Peterson - health concerns
- Larry Barnes - health concerns
- Judi Trist – receiving cancer treatment
- Ida Beth Freitag – recovering from surgery
- Doug Stokesberry - recovering from surgery
- Jeanene Polete – health concerns
- Dottie Scott – health concerns
- Barbara Van Nostern – lower back issues
- Jim Hudson – health concerns
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Ways to Give:
- By Mail or Bill Pay through your financial institution
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Other Types of Giving:
For information on the following giving options, email Marilyn Roberts, [email protected].
- Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)
- Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)
- Stock
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805 Columbia Ridge Dr.
Vancouver, WA 98664
(360) 694-7549
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