The Columbia Weekly - August 15, 2025

The Columbia Weekly

August 15, 2025

A Message from Pastor Scott

Pastor Matt is back this Sunday after being on Sabbatical this summer. Welcome back Matt! We will also be honoring Pastor Steve Klump for his 18-months of service to us as our visitation pastor. Steve will be moving back to the green pastures of full retirement. Thank you, Steve, for a job well done! Then next Tuesday, Scott Longacre comes on staff as our new Missional Case Worker and Congregational Care Coordinator. Scott will be doing much of what Ted and Steve did, but we have expanded his role to address more specific situations when people need help connecting to community resources. These could include elder and medical care, counseling, financial assistance, housing, and other situations as they arise. We have been talking about the need for such a position for quite some time and are excited to finally have someone step into this role. Welcome Scott!

This Sunday we continue our series on Made One: Reconciliation with Christ. We will look at the book of Jonah, and how the reconciling work of God extends beyond the boundaries and borders that we often put up. Jonah will run away from this important work, but God will not let Jonah’s obstinance undermine His reconciling work.

Come and be a part of God’s reconciling community as we worship the God who is “The compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.” Exodus 34:6

Grace and Peace,

Scott

Read Jonah chapter 1 (or all 4 chapters) in preparation for worship.

Announcements

Lunch Event sponsored by the Health Ministry Team

Monday, August 25

11:15AM-12:45PM

Fellowship Hall

Can it be the end of summer already? The Health Ministry Team is inviting you to one last Bring Your Own Bag Lunch (BYOBL) event on Monday, August 25. Come get to know someone new, fellowship with others, and have meaningful discussion—all are welcome!

Make and Take Card Class

Saturday, August 30

9:00AM-Noon

Chapel (Note: room change for this month only)

Join Ann Ferguson, Katy Graham and Terry Hurley for a morning of card making and fellowship on Saturday, August 30, 9:00am-noon, in the Chapel. All supplies are included and you’ll have 4 beautiful cards to send to family or friends. Sign up here through the church app or by calling Terry in the church office. Suggested donation to be collected at class - $5.

Calling All Singers!

Everyone who loves to sing is invited to join the Adult Choir at our first rehearsal on Thursday, September 4, at 7:00PM. We rehearse weekly on Thursdays from 7:00–8:45PM, in the Sanctuary and sing in the 9:00AM traditional worship service. If you have any questions, feel free to call Jeff Haagenson at the church office or email him. We would love to see you there!

GriefShare

Wednesdays, beginning September 3

1:30-3:30PM

Main Conference Room

This small group runs September 3 -December 3. You can join anytime. We will be looking into areas of grief styles, grief “ambushes,” significant “firsts” one will encounter, and tracking one’s progress. Workbooks are $20. To register, click here.

Prayer Night

Wednesday, September 3

6:00-7:00PM

Sanctuary

This thing we are called to do constantly; for our hearts, minds, souls, families, church and community. Please join us in taking one hour together to pause and pray as we head into this next season.

Fall Fest 2025

Sunday, September 7

Outdoor Worship

10:30AM (One service only)

Join our 4th annual Fall Fest celebration on Sunday, September 7! We will worship at a single, informal, outdoor service at 10:30AM. After worship we'll enjoy wonderful food - including vegan, gluten-free, and children's items. We have invited Circle of Friends families and surrounding church neighbors to join us - so keep an eye out to welcome any new faces. We will have games and crafts for kids AND adults: "think butterflies, snakes, and nature"... face painters, a bouncy house, corn hole, mini golf, and music throughout. Bring your personal water bottles, sunscreen, and hearts for praise and fellowship!

How can you help? We need VOLUNTEER BAKERS to bring dessert bars, brownies, cookies, cupcakes, chips or fruit! We also need volunteers that morning for table setup, breakdown, and kitchen cleanup! Contact Cindy VanDinter, (360) 798-0786 or sign up on Sunday, August 24 in the Gathering Area.

Women's Ministry Opportunities

Women’s Ministry Info Gathering

Sunday, August 24

10:00-10:30AM

Library & Alcove

Get your fall off to a great start by joining other Columbia women between services (10:00-10:30AM) on Sunday, August 24 in the library and library alcove area. Representatives will be there from each of the women’s study and fellowship groups available at CPC. You can learn about when groups meet, what they are studying this fall, and ask questions. Stop by to discover a group that might be a fit for you.

Tuesday Morning Women's Bible Study (GIFT)

Beginning September 9

9:30-11:30AM

Chapel

An exciting year is planned for the Tuesday morning 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 with advance registration.

Wednesday Evening Women's Bible Study

Beginning September 10

6:30-8:00PM

LL6

Back by popular demand, Kristi McLelland's Bible study, "Jesus and Women: In the First Century and Now." Join us for 7 DVD sessions that will transport us back to Jesus’ world, following in the footsteps of the women who came face-to-face with the Living God. For more information, email or call Alix Iverson, 360-281-8475.

Friday Morning Women's Bible Study

Beginning September 12

10:00-11:00AM

Library

This group meets each Friday morning to strengthen their understanding of the Word and it's meaning for each of us. This fall, we will begin the season reading and discussing the book, "Knowing the Holy Spirit Through the Old Testament" by Christopher Wright. For more information, contact Marilyn Kimble, 360-718-2411.

Friday Afternoon Women's Bible Study

Beginning September 19

12:30-2:30PM

Library

To make faith-growing opportunities available to even more women at CPC, we are launching a pilot Bible study on Friday afternoons during the school year. Our goal is to grow in our relationship with Jesus by engaging Scripture through study, conversation, and prayer together. This fall we will dig into Paul’s letter to the Philippians using some basic self-study methods. We will try to accommodate childcare as needed. Interested? Email or call Mary Jensen, 360-903-0296 or Nicole Webb, 414-418-1640.

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Columbia Cares

In Sympathy:

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:

Deane Green - recovering from foot reconstruction surgery
Bob Weller - treatment for cancer
Beth Burton - recovering from ankle surgery
David Hammock - recovering from foot surgery
Nancy Frederick - recovering from a compression fracture in her back
Pat Page - recovering from a compression fracture in her back
Todd Carroll - on hospice
Jeanene Polete - return of lung cancer
Hank Polete - vertigo
Carla Groce - vertigo
Kris Collier - treatment for cancer
Jim Hudson - health concerns and recuperation
Kay Thorpe - ongoing health concerns

In Celebration:

We are honoring Pastor Steve Klump for his 18-months of service to us as our visitation pastor. Steve will be moving back to the green pastures of full retirement. Thank you, Steve, for a job well done!