The Columbia Weekly - August 1, 2025

The Columbia Weekly

August 1, 2025

A Message from Pastor Scott

This Sunday we have a very special guest preacher, Dr. Tammy Dunahoo, Dean of Portland (George Fox) Seminary. Matt and I have come to know Tammy over the past few years and appreciate her insight into the church and vision for its ministry. Tammy is ordained in the Four Square church where she has served as a pastor, church planter, and denominational leader before taking her position at the seminary.

Tammy will bring a fresh perspective on the scripture as she unpacks the story of reconciliation from John 8, where Jesus meets and shows mercy to the woman accused of adultery.

Come and join us this Sunday as we celebrate, worship, and connect to God and with one another.

Grace and Peace,

Scott

Read John 8:1-11 in preparation for worship.

A Sabbatical Update from Pastor Matt

CPC Friends,

Hello from Colorado! I just wanted to shoot you a quick message to let you know that we are doing well and hope you all are too. We do miss you all. I wanted to express again my thankfulness for allowing us to have this time away. It is a generous policy and I think essential for pastoral health and plain old joy. So, thank you. I am praying for you regularly. We recently got to visit with Fitz and Laurel Neal (I said hello on your behalf)! We have just completed a few wonderful days at Rocky Mountain National Park as a family. It was a wonderful reminder of the splendor of God’s Creation and provision. Here are a few photos of our adventures.

Blessings on all of you!

Pastor Matt

Announcements

Guys & Kids Campout - Registration closes Sunday night!

August 8-10

Millersylvania State Park, Olympia, WA

Hiking, biking, playing in the water, s’mores over a campfire, hanging out and making new friends; these are just a few of the things that we will do together at the Guys and Kids Campout. Be sure to reserve your spot today, registration closes August 3. Register here.

Popsicles in the Park

Monday, August 4

10:00AM-12:00PM

LeRoy Haagen Park

Bring a blanket or lawn chair...we'll provide the popsicles! CPC summer interns will be there to lead the kids in organized games and fun.

Young Adult Summer Events

We have several events this summer for our young adults (ages 18-30). Please invite a friend and join us for dinner or volleyball! These dinners are casual, but in order to plan enough food we would invite you to RSVP to Lydia Fitzpatrick, Youth Director.

Tuesday, August 5 - Volleyball at the Grice Household - 6:00-8:00PM
Tuesday, August 12 - Goodbye Dinner - Location & Time TBD

The Gathering All-Church BBQ

Wednesday, August 6

5:30-8:00PM

LeRoy Haagen Park

Make new friends and enjoy the fellowship of the church as we BBQ burgers, dogs, and veggie burgers at LeRoy Haagen Park, on NE 9th Street in Vancouver. We will provide burgers, dogs, fixins’, and paper dinnerware. Please bring a lawn chair and a side dish to share. To reduce waste, you are welcome to bring your own re-usable dinnerware. No reservation required, just show up for a good time, good food, and good fellowship!

Lunch Events sponsored by the Health Ministry Team

Friday, August 8

11:15AM-12:45PM

Fellowship Hall

The Health Ministry Team is inviting you to some very casual BYOBL (Bring your own brown bag lunch) events this summer for fellowship and meaningful discussion. Three more occasions—Friday, August 8; Tuesday, August 12; and Monday, August 25, are scheduled before the fall arrives and usual activities resume. All are welcome.

Red Cross Blood Drive

Monday, August 11

11:00AM-5:00PM

Fellowship Hall

A transfusion of blood is the most life-giving medicine there is. But, it's only made possible by donors like you. You are needed to help save the lives of infants, children, and adults. To make your appointment, email Pat Henderson.

Film Fest

Wednesday, August 13

6:00PM

Sanctuary

Join our students, interns and leaders as we take a look back at this summer’s events. Everyone is welcome! This is a really fun night and a wonderful way to be a part of the inter-generational life of CPC.

Fall Fest 2025

Sunday, September 7

Outdoor Worship

10:30AM (One service only)

Please plan to be part of our 4th annual Fall Festival. We will celebrate with one outdoor service, beginning at 10:30AM, followed by wonderful food, games and crafts for little ones, and great fellowship for all. So, mark your calendars to worship together and fellowship with others in the congregation and hopefully some of our church neighbors. Please bring your own refillable water bottle. And we’ll welcome - and need - volunteers! More details to follow!

GIFT Bible Study

Tuesdays beginning September 9

9:30AM

Chapel

An exciting year is planned for the Tuesday morning GIFT Bible study group. We’ll start off the year with a 12-week study on “Daring Women of the Bible.” A study about real women, real trials and real triumphs; it offers valuable insights for our current lives. The videos are led by various popular leaders with some of our favorites and also new faces. Women of all ages are welcome and childcare is provided.

Associate Pastor Nominating Committee Update

We are currently interviewing some promising candidates for the Associate Pastor position. By the end of the week, we should have finished initial interviews with potential candidates. Then, we will need to narrow our field. Please pray for that process and that God is leading us in discernment toward who He is calling to fill this role at CPC.

APNC Members: Erin Endreson, Marilyn Kimble, Steve Martin, Jeff Ovall, Brian Randolph, Mary Buckheister Smith, Ben Stimmel, Aaron Villanueva, and Julie Wilcox.

Missions Connection

Backpacks for Mac is Here!

Hey CPC it’s that time of year when we kick off our Backpacks for Mac drive. This is a joyful and important annual event in our ongoing partnership with Marshall Elementary and McLoughlin Middle School. 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: pencils

4. You may financially contribute to support both schools by giving to CPC

and designating “Marshall/McLoughlin Ministry” in the memo line

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 boxes will be located in both the CPC Gathering Area and the Church Office beginning this Sunday. Let’s fill them up with backpacks and shoes for Marshall and Mac students!

Additionally, contact Julie Mauer or Nancy Johns if you are interested in learning more about volunteering at Marshall or MAC. If you have a heart for students, there is a place for you!

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Columbia Cares

In Sympathy:

The family of Barbara Hayden-Wahl on her death on July 30. A service will be held in our Sanctuary on Wednesday, August 6 at 1:00PM.
Cheryl MacKay and family on the death of her husband, Dan, on July 4. A service will be held in our Sanctuary on Friday, August 15 at 2:00PM.
Randy Graves and family on the death of her husband, Bob, on July 19. A service will be held in our Sanctuary on Saturday, August 23 at 2:00PM.

In Concern: