Children & Youth Ministries Weekly Update

PALM SUNDAY

While we look forward to Palm Sunday each year (the kids…the music…the procession…greenery waving through the air), know that we have not forgotten, even in the midst of celebration, where Jesus is heading.

We need the joy of this sacred Sunday; the fulfillment of a prophecy and the rejoicing welcome of the outsider King. These things are a balm and a reprieve from the solemness of the season.

But the rest of the story is also true. The majority of those celebrating the arrival of Jesus will disappear in the next few days. Who knows where they all will go? Maybe some get scared, maybe others never really cared in the first place and were simply caught up in the festivities. But either way, all those palm-waving people eventually seem to drop their greens and walk away.

Can’t you see it? A road that was once covered in lush, green palm branches, days later is nothing more than a dusty path laden with brown and withered branches.

Jesus knows what it is to walk that path, and perhaps most remarkable of all, He chose to walk it.

So if the season you are in is not one of waving palms, but instead withered branches, remember that He knows. He understands. He has been there.

We begin Holy Week this Sunday, remembering our King that road the path to Good Friday so that we can celebrate the greatest day in the history of the world on Easter Sunday.

-Tif

Kids - Lead Us In Worship!

Celebrate the day Jesus Christ entered Jerusalem with joy and praise! Children are invited to lead a song during both services. Join us during the Children’s Message to participate.

Practice with the link and words below!

Hosanna, Blessed is He (click to hear recording)

Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna

Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna

Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.

  Holy is the Lord and worthy of our praise!

  Holy is the Lord most High!

Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna

Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna

Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.

Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.

A Big Thank You!

Thank you so much to the volunteers who made our spring Parents Night Out a wonderful night! Our youth and adult leaders spent the evening with over 50 kids! Parents told us what a blessing it was, and how perfectly timed.

Thank you, thank you!

Announcements

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! Register here by April 13.

• Cost: Full Retreat: $250
• 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

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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