This prayer is from a sweet children’s book I found at the Grotto bookstore last spring. 

The title alone made my heart ache a little, as I confess that God’s perfect peace is not something I always feel. But even still, we can believe with our whole hearts that this peace is real and meant for you and for me.    

“You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you.” -Isaiah 26:3a

I pray for you, as you lie down to sleep,

That you will know you’re gently held

In our God’s perfect peace.

May God’s peace fall around you

Through the stillness of this night.

May God’s great peace enfold you

Until early morning’s light.

Don’t let your heart be troubled,

And do not be afraid.

God’s peace, just like your pillow,

So close to you is laid.

And if you wake up in the night,

You do not need to fear.

Remember, you are not alone…

The God of peace of here.

May God’s peace give you stillness,

May God’s peace keep you calm.

May God’s peace fill this very room,

And keep you from all harm.

Amen and Amen

From God’s Perfect Peace by Glenys Nellist

Middle School Sunday School - NEW TIME!

Sundays, 10:30am, beginning October 5

Room LL6

Starting this Sunday, we are experimenting with having Middle School Sunday School during the 10:30am worship service. We are excited about the involvement of several parents to help co-lead this class at its new time and we hope your 6-8th grader will join us!

High School Confirmation

Sundays, 9:00am, beginning October 5

Chapel

Our 2025 Confirmation class will be a space for students to ask the question(s): is it time? Is it time for me to take the next steps in my faith? What is faith? What questions do I have? Students do not have to get confirmed or baptized at the end of this class. Students that have already been confirmed are also welcome to join the study since the curriculum is different than our past confirmation cycle! Confirmation is designed to ask questions, learn, and engage in scripture and faith deeper. Please register here.

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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