The Columbia Weekly
April 28, 2022
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A Message from Pastor Ted |
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“Where is Fitz’ replacement?” Being prepared by God for Columbia Presbyterian Church. Your Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC) has been sending out information about our pastoral opening and is beginning to receive inquiries. Please continue to pray for our committee and the pastor who will be coming.
As this process takes place, we continue to be active in our faith and in discovering what it means to call Jesus, “Lord.” The people who are moved by a sense of call in and outside the church inspire me. Look at some of the activities that have taken place or going to happen in the next few weeks:
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Commissioning of Stephen Ministry Leadership to promote care-giving to individuals
- Upcoming Dunamis Prayer Conference and the Women’s Retreat at Aldersgate in May
- Our K2 children’s ministry is coming to an end for the spring in the next couple of weeks
- Circle of Friends Preschool year-end celebrations toward the end of May
- Visitations and caring ministries by individuals continue to reach out in fellowship and support
- Our quarterly blood drive in May
- Biblical study groups and adult classes (“Surprised by Hope” and a Health Ministry offering on supporting those in pain) continue in May
- The installation and ordination of new elders and deacons on Mother’s Day
- The Senegal Virtual Tour has begun and takes place on Sundays at 10:30am
Our Christian faith continues, no matter what we are facing as individuals or as a congregation. Let’s keep going forward with devotion to making God all things to us.
Ted
This week's sermon passage is 1 Peter 1:3-9, 13a
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Men's Ministry
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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Quarterly Blood Drive
Monday, May 16
Noon - 5PM
Fellowship Hall
The Red Cross has given us an even bigger challenge than last time — 60 appointments to fill. Every time they increase our slots, people roll up their sleeves and fill them. Won’t you be one of those who show Jesus’ love through the power of your blood? Email Barbara Miller, miller.barbara46@yahoo.com, to save your spot. Free cookies and juice!
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Women's Retreat - Register Today!
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 today, as space is going fast!
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PW Cascades Virtual Spring Gathering
Saturday, April 30
10AM-12:30PM
"Broadening Our Understanding of Mental Health" will be the topic for our Presbytery PW's Spring Gathering held on Zoom, featuring Linda Jackson-Shaw and Louise Langley of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Explore the issues surrounding mental health-warning signs, symptoms, conditions, and treatment - and learn about available resources through NAMI and the Presbyterian Church. Please send your email address to rojewel@gmail.com for a Zoom link if you would like to attend.
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Men, Save Your Camping Spot!
Save the date for the Guys and Kids Campout. Join us August 19-21 at Clear Lake Campground at Mt. Hood for a great weekend. Bring your kiddos (boys & girls) or just come as you are! Put it on your summer calendar now and watch for registration to open in July.
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High School Work Camp Auction Results
Thank you to all of you who participated in the 2022 High School Work Camp Auction through donations and bidding! We raised approximately $20,600 this year. Of that total, $2,500 will go to Compassion Vancouver, $3,500 will go to the Community Resource Center to assist Mac Middle School and Marshall Elementary families, and $2,500 will help offset the cost of high school summer camp at Camp Spalding. The remaining money will be used to support high school mission work this summer and next. A special big thank you goes to Amanda Stimmel and Gail Ball (and their families) for all their tireless work in organizing the auction from start to finish – we couldn’t do it without you!
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High School Camp Spalding
Last day to register is this Sunday, May 1
July 10-16
$325
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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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Pastor Nominating Committee Update |
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Your Pastor Nominating Committee has been prayerfully at work, developing an ever-clearer understanding of the qualities we’re looking for in our next head of staff. Now the fun begins: reading every Personal Information Form (PIF) that comes in and evaluating each one against what we believe God has in mind for Columbia.
Here are four ways you can be involved:
- Pray for each of the 12 members of the PNC — Andy Woodrow, Beth Burton, Chris Keinath, Connie Warner, Dan Zeamer, John Van Zytveld, Karen Wheeler, KT Teng, Mary Sisson, Matt Hoffman, Ron Prill and Wendy Ovall.
- Pray for the process. It may seem slow, but it’s set up to help us hear God’s voice.
- Pray for the next head of staff.
- Pray for all the applicants, that each would find where God is calling them.
Did you notice each of those ways involves prayer?
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
The Health Ministry Team has been evaluating the health needs of CPC for nearly 3 years. The pandemic only highlighted that many of us are struggling with mental health issues. May is Mental Health Awareness month, and we are going to sponsor several activities related to mental health in May and early June. Watch for more information as the dates draw closer.
Here is an overview of these activities; we hope you’ll join in to boost your own mental health or that of others:
Wednesday through Sunday, May 4-8: We’ll be checking in with and delivering small gifts to our faith community members who are 85 and older. Many have been isolated for many months and need to know that we care for them. Please let Kathie Lasater know, lasaterk@gmail.com, if you’d like to help with this activity—it’s on your own time schedule.
Sunday, May 22 (10:30AM): How to Talk with People Who are Hurting is the topic of a hybrid class that Faith Community Nurse Nancie Parmenter will lead.
Sundays, June 5 and 12 (12-4PM): Mental Health First Aid: a class geared for those who work with adults and want some skills to deal with mental health challenges.
Sunday, June 12 (10:30AM): Choosing Life: Suicide Awareness with Andy Cartmill, mental health professional. Suicide is not bound by age, gender, or position. Rates in teens, young, middle-aged, and older adults have been escalating. What do you need to know to help someone you care for who may be at risk?
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"Bear one another's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the love of Christ." (Galatians 6:2, NRSV)
People often ask, "What exactly is a Stephen Minister?" One way to put it is that Stephen Ministers are the After People.
Stephen Ministers are there:
...after the funeral, when everyone has left and the emotions you've held at bay come crashing in on you.
...after the relationship falls apart and the bottom falls out of your life.
...after the doctor says, "I'm sorry, but there's nothing more we can do."
...after the nursing home director shakes your hand and says, "Welcome to your new home."
...after the last child honks the horn, waves, and drives away - and the house suddenly seems empty.
...after the baby arrives, demanding more of you than you ever dreamed possible.
...after your family and friends have heard your story one too many times, but you still need to talk it out.
Stephen Ministers are the After People. They are ready to come alongside you - or your friends, neighbors, coworkers, or relatives - and provide comfort and support for as long after as needed.
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Senegal Virtual Tour
Sundays through May 15
10:30-11:30AM - Fellowship Hall
& simultaneously via Zoom
Stop #2 of the 2022 Virtual Tour of Senegal continues this Sunday, with a visit to Malick and Feluine Fall. We will hear about their ministries serving young girls, street boys and prisoners, plus a local church and a radio ministry Malick leads. Join us in-person at 10:30AM in the Fellowship Hall or simultaneously online via Zoom.
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Weekly Events April 29 - May 5 |
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Save the Date:
- Dunamis - May 11-14
- Grad Sunday - May 15
- 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:
- A memorial service for Joyce Malin will be held at Columbia this Friday, April 29, at 1:00PM.
- 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 Warren Weldon on his death.
- The family of Hazel Grunsky on her death.
In Concern:
- Pat Baldridge - recovering from heart valve repair surgery
- Carol Peterson - recovering from bladder surgery
- Nancie Parmenter - recovering from back 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:
- Thank you for all your cards and prayers following my accident and surgery. It means the world to me. ~Jane Erickson
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Ways to Give:
- By Mail or Bill Pay through your financial institution
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