Children & Youth Ministries Weekly Update

Worth a Listen

There is so much time and prayer that go into the sermons that our Pastors give on Sunday. I can’t tell you how often I hear kids say, “That was a great sermon,” and then when asked, they can’t actually remember what they heard or why they feel that way! If only we could go back and listen to the sermons as a family. If only that kind of technology existed….

Do you enjoy Podcasts? Have you ever heard a sermon on Sunday at CPC and wished you could go back and listen to it again? Or maybe you heard something that you’d love to share with family and friends? Or perhaps you’ve thought about trying CPC, and would love to listen to a sermon by our Lead Pastor Matt Overton or our Associate Pastor Scott Peterson before you do? Maybe you weren’t able to attend or you were serving at Sunday School, and you’d love to hear the message.


Well now you can! CPC has three different ways that people can listen to the previous week's sermon or browse through a library of past Sundays. The next time we hear one of our kids say, “I can’t remember…” let’s have the Podcast ready!


THREE WAYS TO LISTEN TO SUNDAY SERMONS

  • Through our Podcast! - Currently available on Spotify, Click here.
  • The Columbia Presbyterian App - Click here to download.
  • On the CPC website - Click here

Children's Choir

Practice resumes tonight!

Announcements

Parent's Night Out is FULL please contact Viva to be added to the waitlist.


We currently have 40 children enrolled and could use a few more volunteers! Please sign up to volunteer here!


Parent's Night Out is Friday, November 3, 5:30-8:30PM.



Children's Sunday School Updates

All children Preschool-5th grade are invited and encouraged to attend Sunday School and may join at any time during the year. 


We ask that parents fill out this contact form (Click Here), to ensure they can be properly checked in. Thank you!


We need three more teachers before we can begin offering a 10:30AM Sunday School. Please email Tifny Mathena if you feel God is calling you to serve in this way.

As we enter the Season of Generosity, let’s tone up our giving muscles… 


It’s time for the Deacon’s Fall Food Drive! Donations will be collected on Sunday, October 29 as well as a drive through collection at CPC on Saturday, October 28 from 9am-12pm. 


All donations will be shared with the Clark County Food Bank and the Family Community Resource Centers (FCRCs) of McLoughlin Middle School and Marshall Elementary School.


A List of the Most Desirable Items:

  • Peanut Butter
  • Cooking Oil
  • Canned or Dried Beans
  • Canned Fruits or Vegetables
  • Shelf-Stable Milk
  • Canned Meats
  • Pasta Products
  • Canned Soups and Broths
  • Spices and Sauces
  • Canned Tomato Products
  • Spices and Sauces

They also note they accept donations of non-food items, such a

  • Individual/travel-size toiletries
  • Hygiene products (soap, hand sanitizer, toilet paper)
  • Baby care items (diapers, formula)

What are your kids learning?

K2 Live

Wednesdays, 6:00-8:00pm


HARVEST PARTY TONIGHT! Join us for a chili feed, games and crafts. Costumes (nothing too spooky or violent) highly encouraged! We love welcoming families into our K2 special events and hope you can make it.


For the next several weeks the kids and their leaders are traveling to Egypt and studying the theme of Self-Esteem. The key memory verse for our five weeks in Egypt is Psalm 139:14, “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”


Tonight is our last K2 collecting items for the Christmas Friendship Bags for kids at Open House Ministries. Items can also be brought to church this Sunday. We will have the collection box by the Welcome Desk.

  • Action figures, Legos, Bracelets, Pokémon cards
  • Books (avoid creepy/mature/overly secular)
  • Candy, Art supplies, Puzzles, Activity books, Balls
  • Card games such as Uno, Old Maid, Exploding Kittens)
  • Journals, Lip balm, Stuffed animals, Tooth brushes, Toothpaste
  • Lotion, Stickers, Hair accessories, Flashlights, Play-doh
  • Slime, Fidgets, Snack food, Infinity cube, Water bottles
  • Note pads/cards, Bible, Stickers, Socks, Hats/gloves/mittens
  • Mad Libs, Bobble pen, Toys such as Plushies and Squishmallows (small)

*Please note – items should be new. No pillows, weapons, or candles.


Don’t forget to bring them Wednesday evenings!

Children's Sunday School

Sundays, 9:00-10:00am


Pre-K & Kindergarten

This month, preschool and kindergarten are studying Genesis 1: GOD MADE EVERYTHING



1st-5th Grades

We are continuing our adventure through Genesis. Last week the students studied the story of Adam and Eve and the entrance of sin into the world. This week will be a review of what we have learned so far, including a discussion about how Jesus is the complete and perfect version of humankind.  


  • Memory Verse: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.’” -John 1:1 (ESV)

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


Middle School Sunday School

9:00AM, LL6

Grades: 6th-8th Grade


High School Kairos

9:00-10:00AM, Chapel

Grades: 9th-12th Grade


High School Youth Group

6:00-8:00PM, Youth Center

Grades: 9th-12th Grade

For Your Calendar

October

10.25 - MOPS

10.25 - K2 Harvest Party



November


11.3 - Parent's Night Out - 5:30-8:30PM

11.8 - MOPS

11.12 - Work Camp Share Day - 12:00-1:00PM

11.17 - Minecraft Club - Grades: 3-6

11.19 - Bible Sunday

11.19 - Surviving the Holidays Course - 10:30AM-1:00PM

11.23 - No Programs - Thanksgiving Holiday

11.26 - No Youth Programs - Thanksgiving Holiday

11.29 - All Church Advent Wreath Making Event & Dinner



December


12.6 - K2 Caroling Party & Last K2

12.10 - Christmas Concert & Advent Festival

12.13 - MOPS

12.13 - Middle School White Elephant Christmas Party & Last Youth Group

12.17 - High School Confirmation Received in Worship

12.17 - Service of Remembrance, 3:00PM

12.17 - High School White Elephant Christmas Party & Last Youth Group

12.24 - Christmas Eve Service at 10:30AM, no Sunday School

12.24 - Christmas Eve Services at 4, 7, 9PM

12.31 - No Sunday School

Preschool, Children & Youth Staff

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


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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