Children & Youth Ministries Weekly Update

Back to School Retreat

The last two weekends in September, we had the privilege of hosting both our Middle School and High School Back to School Retreats. These two weekends always seem to offer a moment in the busy start of the school year to simply pause. We had the opportunity to be together to rest, relax, and have fun.

 

Our Middle Schoolers kicked off our series on friendship and what it means to have friendships centered on Jesus. We read Mark 10:17–22 and Mark 1:16–20.

 

Our High Schoolers began our series on Acts and explored what it means to trust God. We read Acts 27, focusing on Paul’s shipwreck and how God sometimes redirects our paths along life’s journey.

 

Both weekends were filled with joy, quiet time, rest, and renewal!

Circle of Friends Preschool

This Month at Circle of Friends…


Fall has arrived in the preschool hall, and we couldn’t be more excited for all the fun October brings!


Our Pre-K classes will kick off the month with a field trip to BiZi Farms, and soon after, we’ll welcome families for “A Peek into Preschool”- a special Open House where they’ll get to see what a preschool day looks like, hear their little ones sing a song or two, and create a sweet keepsake craft together.


We’ll also learn about fire safety (October is National Fire Prevention Month) and enjoy our first visit from the Book Fairy, a.k.a. Tifny Mathena!


This month, we’re excited to sponsor a donation box for Austen’s Huggable Heroes! Austen believes every child deserves comfort and connection. She collects new and gently loved stuffed animals to share hugs, hope, and a sense of belonging with children in foster care and shelters throughout Washington, Oregon, and beyond. We'll have a donation box in the preschool hall for the whole month of October, right across from Ms. Laura’s office, where our families can donate stuffed animals.


To wrap up the month, we’ll celebrate with Harvest Parties full of costumes, a trick-or-treat parade, silly games, and lots of yummy treats.


Happy October, everyone!

Announcements

High School Youth Group

Sunday, October 12


This Sunday, October 12, we will be meeting at the Grice household in Washougal from 6:00-8:00pm! Dinner will be provided. Please RSVP (or if you need the address or a ride) by texting Lydia at (509) 981-7703. 

For Your Calendar


October


10.5 - High School Confirmation Begins, 9:00am

10.5 - Middle School Sunday School Begins, 10:30am

10.12 - High School Youth Group "Family Dinner"

10.29 - Grove 345 Harvest Party and Middle School Costume Party



November


11.2 - High School Youth Group "Family Dinner"

11.9 - No Confirmation

11.12 - Middle School Youth Group Game Night

11.26 - No Wednesday Night Programs

11.30 - Advent Wreath Making and Dinner, 5:45-7:30pm

11.30 - No High School Youth Group (Come to the Advent Wreath Making event)


Preschool, Children & Youth Staff

Tifny Mathena, Children and Intergenerational Ministry Director

tifny@columbiapresbyterian.org


Anna Haagenson, Director of Grove 345 and Children's Music

anna@columbiapresbyterian.org


Lydia Fitzpatrick, Youth Director

lydia@columbiapresbyterian.org


Catherine Feeny, Youth Ministry Worship Leader

catherine@columbiapresbyterian.org


Viva Dennis, Administrative Associate for Children's Ministry

viva@columbiapresbyterian.org


Katie Mrochko, Administrative Associate for Youth Ministry

katie@columbiapresbyterian.org


Lindsey Wright, Childcare Coordinator

lindsey@columbiapresbyterian.org


Laura Ericcsen, Circle of Friends Preschool Director

laura@columbiapresbyterian.org

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