This past weekend we were blessed by the wisdom and words of Pastor Eric Toumieux and his wife, Heesuk. This duo came to us from Senegal, Africa to share their transformative story of a place called Beer Sheba. Stories of miracles, prayer, hardship and faith illustrated God’s work in turning 250 acres of dessert into a lush forest providing 300 people the Gospel message through jobs, security, food, education and medical care. 

Not only did the Toumieuxs lead the conference all weekend, but they spent a substantial amount of time with the children of CPC. On their first day in America they toured Circle of Friends Preschool, the following day they spoke to the children of K² and also the Middle School Youth Group. On their final day, they finished their trip by leading and praying with the High School youth on Sunday night.

They spoke of God’s faithfulness and power, His ability to create something out of nothing, and our job as stewards to care for what was created in our “Dad’s garden”. They told your children about the Holy Spirit, and that where He is there is fruitfulness. They were reminded of a God that deeply loves them, and invites them into a relationship with Him in a very physical way. 

Holding the attention of elementary students is not easy, but they did. Answering the questions of middle schoolers is not simple, but they responded in thoughtful and creative ways. Praying over high schoolers in multiple languages is not the normal at CPC, but it was the finish to a powerful youth group, and will be remembered by the students for a very long time.

The couple commented on multiple occasions what a blessing it was to be surrounded by children and youth that are so confident, excited, warm and friendly.

Thank you to Eric and Heesuk for your time, wisdom and energy. Thank you for living a life of faithfulness and joy and sharing a bit of that with us.

We are truly grateful.

Thank you to the Children's Choir, led by Anna Haagenson and accompanied by flautist Heidi Kjos for leading us in our offertory at the 9:00AM worship service this past Sunday.

TONIGHT!

Combined K² and Middle School Family Game Night

Wednesday, February 7

6:00-8:00PM

Come with your whole family for a night of FUN, GAMES and FOOD!

Please bring a snack food or dessert to share!

Have a favorite board game? Bring that along too!

Columbia Presbyterian Annual Meeting

Sunday, February 11 at Noon

Childcare provided!

Ash Wednesday Service

Wednesday, February 14

6:00PM

Children and Youth will help guide us through this special service as we receive our ashes and begin the season of Lent together.

Work Camp Auction

Sunday, March 17

The Youth Work Camp Auction helps any high school student who would like to go on a week-long mission trip do so financially. Each year, congregation members generously donate experiences, trips, and items to be auctioned off in both silent and live auctions. Would you consider donating something to help raise money to help our high school youth build homes for families coming out of poverty in Mexico?

Please fill out a donation form and bring your item(s) to the church office right away.

• Experience/Trip Form
• Physical Item Form

2024 Summer Internships

Students that have completed 9th grade or higher are eligible to apply for a volunteer internship (approx. 20 hours/week) for Youth or Children’s Ministries. Students that have completed 10th grade or higher AND have served as a previous CPC Summer Intern or as a Core Leader in K², Middle School Youth Group or High School Youth Group are eligible to apply for a paid internship (approx. 30 hours/week and various trips). 

Interns in both Children’s and Youth Internships will spend each day as a large group sharing in devotionals, trainings and various activities. Interns will also have opportunities to spend time on projects specific to their area of ministry. The internship is 9 weeks. At this time, the internship will begin on Friday, June 14th and finish on Wednesday, August 14th. Beginning and ending dates may change depending on school calendars, but they will be set by the time of the interviews. When you come for your interviews, you will be provided with summer dates, and we will expect you to plan your summer dates according to that schedule.

In order to be considered for the internship, applications need to be completed by Sunday, March 3rd. We encourage you to discern through prayer and counsel if God is calling you to this opportunity of growth and service.

All interviews will be conducted in person with the Children and Youth Ministry Teams:

Sunday, March 10th (between 12:00-3:30pm)*

*Please let us know in your application if the above day does not work for you and we will try to accommodate another time.

Minecraft Club is coming!

Saturday, April 6

5:00PM-7:00PM

PARENTS AND ALL THOSE RAISING CHILDREN AND YOUTH…

Please consider saving the date for the Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) training. This event will be offered on Saturday, February 24, 9:00am-4:00pm, at the church. Lunch provided.

This is a FREE, skills-based training that teaches parents, family members, teachers, and any other adult how to identify, understand and respond to an adolescent (ages 12-18) who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. Facilitators will be Amanda Stimmel and Diana Gage. To register, please email or call Diana. Dianagage@mac.com or 360-909-0457. 

K² Live

Wednesday, 6:00-8:00PM

The Life Verse is John 14:15, "If you love me, you will obey what I command." This was the last week in Israel looking at the many facets of obedience. Tonight is the Family Game Night.

Children's Sunday School

Sunday, 9:00AM

Pre-K

Preschool began a new lesson, "Jesus Wants Us in His Family," and are reading the book, Never Too Little by Steph Williams.

Kindergarten-5th Grade

Kindergarten-5th grade worked on illustrations for the CPC Lenten Devotional, then joined the congregation for Communion and an offertory led by the Children's Choir.

Weekly Programs

Wednesdays

Children's Choir

5:00-5:30PM, Chapel

Grades: 2nd-5th Grade

K² Live

6:00-8:00PM, Chapel

Grades: 3rd-5th Grade

Middle School Youth Group

6:00-8:00PM

Drop Off: Youth Center, Pick Up: Main Church Building

Grades: 6th-8th Grade

Sundays

Children's Sunday School

9:00AM, Education Wing

Grades: Pre-K through 5th Grade

Youth Sunday School

9:00AM, LL6

Grades: 6th-12th Grade

High School Youth Group

6:00-8:00PM, Youth Center

Grades: 9th-12th Grade



For Your Calendar

February

2.7 - K2 Valentine's Party & Youth Family Game Night

2.11 - Columbia Presbyterian Annual Meeting

2.11 - No High School Youth Group (Superbowl)

2.14 - Ash Wednesday Service at 6:00PM

2.16-19 - High School Ski Retreat

March

3.17 - Work Camp Auction

3.20 - K2 Secret Pal Night

3.22 - Parent's Night Out

3.24 - Palm Sunday - Children's Choir sings at 9:00AM Service

3.29 - Good Friday Worship Service, 7:00PM

3.31 - Easter Sunday, Services at 7:30AM, 9:00AM and 10:30AM

April

4.1-4.7 - Spring Break - No Programs

4.6 - Minecraft Club, 5:00PM-7:00PM

4.19-20 - K2 Spring Retreat

4.19-21 - Middle School Spring Splosion Retreat

4.25-27 - Men's Retreat

May

5.5 - Children's Choir sings at 9:00AM Service

5.8 - Last MOPS (registration for next year opens)

5.8 - Last K²

5.12 - Mother's Day

5.17-19 - Women's Retreat

5.19 - Last Youth Sunday School and Last High School Youth Group

5.22 - Last Middle School Youth Group

June

6.2 - Grad Sunday

6.9 - Children's Ministry Volunteer Breakfast and Last Sunday School

6.16 - Father's Day

6.19 - Summer Middle School Youth Group Begins

6.23 - Summer Sunday School Begins and Summer High School Youth Group Begins

6.24-6.28 - Vacation Bible School

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

Sharon Wallenborn, Circle of Friends Preschool Director

sharonw@columbiapresbyterian.org

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