Children & Youth Ministries Weekly Update

Holy Week

Expect the end of the world. Laugh.

Laughter is immeasurable. Be joyful

though you have considered all the facts…

Practice resurrection.

Wendell Berry

“Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front”

Join us as we “consider all the facts” this Holy Week.

Maundy Thursday at 7pm, a worship service with Communion and reflection.

Good Friday 5-8, a prayer vigil in the Sanctuary. This is a self-lead prayer walk through the last words of Christ.

*Nursery care available Friday evening.

And on Easter, we will remember joy and we will practice resurrection, together.

7:30am - Traditional

9:00am - Traditional

10:30am – Contemporary

*Reminder, nursery care is available at all three services. There is no Sunday School on Easter Sunday.

“If Lent was a time for making space, for weeding and tilling the soil of your heart- then Easter is at time for planting seeds, watering them,

and watching for what God will cultivate in you. Be intentional about what you plant this season. 

Here are some options:

• Invite friends and family for a meal.
• Keep fresh flowers around your home as a reminder of new life.
• Prepare special meals or decadent desserts.
• Plant a garden.
• Have a bonfire night or light LOTS of candles.
• Enjoy spring weather and play together as a family.”

From Sacred Seasons by Danielle Hitchen

We are God’s Easter People, every single day of the year.

-Tif

Due to Spring Break, there is no Grove 345 or Middle School Youth Group, Adult Programming or Childcare offered the evening of Wednesday, April 8.

Welcome Pastor Sarah

Our new Youth Director has arrived and has brought with her loads of energy, ideas, and excitement. If you see her, please introduce yourself! She is warm, wonderful and wise and we are so blessed to have her with us.

Announcements

Summer Internships

We are currently accepting applications for Children’s and Youth Ministry summer internships. Paid Lead Interns will focus on either Children’s or Youth Ministry and must have completed high school by the start of the internship. College-aged young adults are encouraged to apply. Students currently in 9th grade and older may apply to serve as Volunteer Interns and will gain experience in both Children’s and Youth Ministry. Interns will spend part of each day together as a large group for devotionals, training, and other activities, in addition to working on projects specific to their area of ministry. The internship lasts 9 weeks. Lead and Volunteer Interns must apply. Applications are due by Sunday, April 12, and interviews will take place on Sunday, April 26. Apply here.

Vacation Bible School - SAVE THE DATE

Monday June 29-Thursday July 2 (New Dates)

Marketplace is back!

Women's Retreat - Restored and Re-Storied

April 24-26

Aldersgate Lodge Turner, OR

Gather together as we experience how God restores and re-stories our hearts. Share this with beloved women in your life, space is limited! For those blessed by the ministry of Pastor Bruce Armstrong, there will be a time to honor his life on Saturday afternoon hosted by Mary Sisson.Register here by April 13.

• Cost: Full Retreat: $275
• Saturday Day Participate: $100
• Commuter Price for full weekend: $135 (meals, no lodging)

All Church Camping Adventure

August 14-16

Millersylvania State Park

Registration is now open for our all church camping weekend at Millersylvania State Park just south of Olympia. We have reserved 30 tent sites and 2 RV sites. Spend your days swimming and enjoying non-motorized boating on Deep Lake, relaxing by the water, or exploring the hiking and biking trails in the park and nearby. Other attractions in Thurston County are also close at hand. Use this time to slow down, recharge, connect with friends and family, and enjoy God’s beautiful creation. We will provide dinner meat and fixings for Friday and Saturday, and coffee in the mornings. $60 for the first adult and $10 for each additional human (no pets please). Registration is first come, first served. Once the spots are gone, they are gone. Register here.

Contemplative Yoga Classes

Tuesdays and Thursdays

The classes are led by Stephanie Bisch and there are several class and time options.

Click here for more information.

Tifny Mathena, Children and Intergenerational Ministry Director

tifny@columbiapresbyterian.org

Sarah Tunall, Director of Youth Ministry

sarah@columbiapresbyterian.org

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

anna@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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