This summer we had many adult volunteers step-up to do big things… REALLY big things. Travel to Mexico, big. Build a house, big. Drive a trailer full of bikes attached to a van, big. Without adult leaders, there would be no youth leaders. Without either of those, there would be no Children or Youth Ministries at all.

If you were an adult that cooked, packed, loaded, drove, lead, prayed, mentored, sang, traveled, corralled, consoled, unloaded, set up camp, broke down camp, fixed tents and bike tires, got blisters, got sunburned, did dishes, played games, held passports, wore a helmet or any of the countless other things asked of you to make Work Camp and Bike Hike possible this year, THANK YOU.

You are the example to our youth of what it means to be the church, and you showed us well.

Blessing of the Backpacks

This Sunday, students of all ages are invited to bring their backpacks for the upcoming school year and place them around the Communion Table. We will say a blessing over these things we carry and the souls who carry them during the The Time with Young Disciples. After the church service, students can collect their bags and a keychain; a special reminder that anywhere they will ever go, God is already there.

Film Fest 2024

Last night our interns planned an awesome evening of fun for our church community. The Fellowship Hall was packed as we cheered on the winners of the Middle School Summer Olympics (Team Ireland, in case you missed it). We ate delicious snacks and listened to the interns tell of their most meaningful and favorite parts of the summer (Work Camp, watching kids grow in their faith with Christ, the devotional and discipleship time together, and all the last minute planning excursions and trips to Starbucks). Then we moved upstairs to walk the red carpet and watch three films that highlighted youth in Children’s Ministry events this past summer as well as Work Camp and Bike Hike. It was the first Film Fest in five years, and we can’t wait to do it again!

Guys and Kids Campout

It was a beautiful weekend at the beach! Thank you to everyone that came!

Backpacks for Mac

Another opportunity for generosity is CPC's annual Backpacks for Mac drive. We hope to collect as many new backpacks and shoes as possible so that we can have them sorted, stocked, and ready for pick up during back-to-school and orientation events in August.

Here are the priorities for this year’s back-to-school drive:

1. BACKPACKS!
2. Other school supplies: colored pencils, composition notebooks, highlighters, student pencil sharpeners
3. NOT needed: #2 pencils
4. You may financially contribute to support both schools in multiple ways by giving to CPC and designating “Marshall/McLoughlin Ministry” in the memo line.
5. We will also be collecting new athletic shoes (suitable for running, gym, and PE classes). Men's size 7-9; Women's size 5-8. Shoes are a constant need at Mac and having actual shoes on-site makes it easier to distribute them to families as needed.

Backpack donation boxes are located in both the CPC Gathering Area and the upper office lobby. Contact Julie Mauer or Nancy Johns for more information.

(Save the Date: A special McLoughlin Middle School informational gathering will be held at CPC after both services on Sunday, August 25. Come learn more about our involvement and partnership with Mac.)

The Columbia MomCo

MOPS has rebranded, and the registration for 2024-2025 Columbia MomCo is open! We look forward to diving into this year's theme of Wild Hope, together. We are limited by the amount of childcare we can provide, and are already over half-full, so register today to save your spot! 

Click Here to register for 2024-2025 MomCo.

Fantastic Fall Fest

Sunday, September 8

10:30AM - Outdoor worship (One service only)

12:00PM - Food, Fun & Games

The Fantastic Fall Fest is getting closer. This all-church festival is an opportunity for both services to worship, share a meal and fellowship together. Plus, hopefully meet some of our church neighbors in the area.  

There are lots of fun activities planned for children including face painting, crafts, and a bounce house. Don't worry - we will have kid-friendly food as well!

As with any good party, assistance is needed in a variety of areas: chair/table set ups, food prep, serving food, providing a dessert, and especially cleanup and breakdown. From teens to seniors, there's an opportunity to lend a helping hand. Please stop by the table in the Gathering Area on August 4 or 11 and see where you are called to serve during this event. If you can't make it by the table, you can reach out to John Van Dinter (360) 601-8411 to see what spots are still open.

Tifny Mathena, Children and Intergenerational Ministry Director

tifny@columbiapresbyterian.org

Anna Haagenson, Director of K² Live 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, Children's Ministry Administrative Assistant

viva@columbiapresbyterian.org

Katie Mrochko, Youth Ministry Administrative Assistant

katie@columbiapresbyterian.org

Lindsey Wright, Childcare Coordinator

lindsey@columbiapresbyterian.org

Laura Ericcsen, Circle of Friends Preschool Director

laura@columbiapresbyterian.org

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