The Columbia Weekly
October 27, 2022
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A Message from Pastor Matt |
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Dear CPC Friends,
I am working on my sermon for this week on our latest discipleship virtue: Zeal. It’s a great chance for all of us to consider what that word means from a biblical perspective and also to figure out what is worth being zealous for.
However, I am also working with Pastor Scott on our agenda and format for our “Session Workday” this Saturday. We gather this way each year to work together and build our elders into a team. There is, of course, fellowship, prayer, and work. This Saturday, we will be looking at how we can help get Columbia's vision (Intergenerational, Disciple-making, and Missional) more collaborative, coordinated, specific, and dynamic. Columbia has had a wonderful vision for our last 10 years and our Session has reaffirmed during the interim time that our vision still remains relevant. However, we have also affirmed that it has remained too general and non-specific. Our hope is to do some work this weekend that will help us get over that hurdle. A clear and specific vision is exciting and it will help us to align our budget, staff, and programs with what we are trying to become for the sake of the Kingdom.
Please pray for us as we engage this important work!
Pastor Matt
The Scripture for this week's sermon is John 2:13-19; Hebrews 4:8-11
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Communion
This Sunday we will celebrate communion. If you are worshiping from home, make sure you have your elements ready.
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Consecration Sunday - November 6
“Be joyful at your festival”
~Deuteronomy 16:14
We will joyfully celebrate God’s generosity toward us when we bring our gifts to God on Consecration Sunday, November 6. Plan on celebrating after each service with food and fellowship, as we connect with one another and rejoice at what God has done in our lives.
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Discover Columbia through the Journey Class
Sunday, October 30
10:30AM-2:00PM
Fellowship Hall
(Lunch is provided; Childcare upon request)
Journey is a great way to learn more about Columbia Presbyterian Church: Who are we and what kind of people is God calling us to be? Whether you are simply interested in learning more about Columbia or you are considering membership, we invite you to join us. Register by clicking on the button below or by calling Terry Hurley in the church office, 360-694-7549.
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Sunday Morning Volunteer Opportunities
Do you enjoy welcoming people & sharing God's love through smiles & greetings? If so, here are three different areas on Sunday mornings before each service that you might like:
- Helping people park their cars &/or walk safely across the parking lot. You'll be the first to welcome our visitors & members, alike!
- Hand out bulletins by the outside entry doors or inside sanctuary doors.
- Answer questions or give help at the Welcome Desk located in the Gathering Area.
"Training" is available & ALL are welcome to help one Sunday a month or more! If interested or have any questions, please contact Susie Parr or leave a message at 360-600-9487.
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Thanksgiving shopping is coming up on the morning of Saturday, November 19. We will be providing food to approximately 30 families from Marshall Elementary, McLouglin Middle School and Circle of Friends Preschool. If you would like to help with shopping or bagging groceries, please come sign up in the Gathering Area between services on Sunday, October 30, November 6 & 13. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Beth Burton at 360-909-8829.
Here’s what being a shopper looks like:
- Arrive at the WinCo on 136th Ave. at your assigned time.
- Greeters from Columbia Presbyterian will meet you at the front of WinCo to give you the family information and shopping list.
- Fill your cart with the designated items according to the list.
- Come to the designated register at the front of the store and have the groceries bagged by our awesome team of baggers.
- Load the groceries into your car.
- Call the family to let them know you are on your way (they are expecting you).
- Deliver the groceries to the family.
- Everything is paid for by our church.
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Vampires aside, there is someone who wants your blood — most likely a stranger whose life depends on it. You have the opportunity to save as many as three lives when you sign up for the Deacons’ Red Cross Blood Drive Monday, November 21, from 11:30AM to 4:15PM. Email Barbara Miller to reserve your slot.
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Food Drive Correction
We were so excited about the total for the Deacon's Fall Food Drive, we accidentally added another 10,000 pounds. Thanks to your generosity, we delivered 1,180 pounds of food to the Clark County Food Bank.
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Elders and Deacons Needed
The Nominating Committee is looking for candidates to serve as Elders and Deacons. Are you feeling called or nudged by the Lord to serve? Elders oversee the ministries of the church, discerning God's call on Columbia; Deacons serve as our hands and feet to our congregation and others. Both provide a critical role in serving and leading Columbia Presbyterian Church.
Submit your name or your candidate's name (with their approval) by Wednesday, November 30 by emailing Nancy Johns, or calling her at 360-624-6598. You may also contact any member of the Nominating Committee (Will Pollard, Jerry Brown, Jerry Hofer, Alix Iverson, Tim Mauer, or Bob Sisson).
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Parent's Night Out
Friday, November 4
5:30-8:30PM
Birth - 5th graders
We are looking for volunteers to help with this event. Contact Raquel DeWitt if you are available to help. |
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Children's Ministry Director
Exciting news! We have found our new CM Director! Learn more about her below.
My name is Tifny Mathena and I am a native of the Pacific Northwest. As a military spouse, my family and I have moved seven times in the past ten years, and are thankful to be settled back home. I received my Master’s degree in Social Work from Portland State in 2006. I bring a diverse range of experience in parent-child education, therapeutic preschool, foster care and pregnancy resource ministries, working with at-risk youth, military family and spouse support. I have known my husband Aaron since high school and we have been married for seventeen years. Our son, Max is a sophomore at Camas High School and our daughter, Stella is in eighth grade at Liberty Middle School. My primary job for the past several years has been helping our kids settle in after every move, turning unfamiliar places into somewhere that feels like home. We also have a three year old lazy labradoodle named Grizzly that steals our socks.
God has led me all over the place, and I’ve worked with all kinds of people. I am so thankful that He has led me here, right now, to serve the children and families of Columbia. I can’t wait to meet you all, and I can’t wait to get started.
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In Sympathy:
- Gary Stewart and family on the death of his mother, Jean Stewart, on
vvvvvOctober 4. A service will be held in the Sanctuary at 2:00PM on Friday, aaaaaNovember 11.
In Concern:
- Sheila Hockley - recovering from a fall and surgery
- Jim Jacobson - recovering from surgery
- Carol Peterson - hospitalized with pneumonia
- Angie Staley - treatment for breast cancer
- Jim Waltz - health concerns
- Harry Kiick - recovering from heart surgery
- Judi Trist - undergoing cancer treatment
- Barbara Van Nostern - recovering from a fall
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Ways to Give:
- By Mail or Bill Pay through your financial institution
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Other Types of Giving:
- Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)
- Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)
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Vancouver, WA 98664
(360) 694-7549
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