The Columbia Weekly

July 4, 2025

Sunday's Message


We are happy to have Pastor Brian Craker with us again this Sunday. He will be story telling through the book of Ruth. His message title is "Ruth: Hero of Faith, Matriarch to the King."


Read the book of Ruth in preparation for worship.

Announcements

4th of July


The church office is closed today in observance of the holiday.


We hope you have a fun and safe 4th of July!

Popsicles in the Park

July 15, 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.

Men's Breakfast

Saturday, July 19

8:00AM

Fellowship Hall


Join us for a great time of food and fellowship and to hear from Bob Sisson and Bob Swenson sharing about their experiences visiting our missionary partners in Senegal. Please sign up to attend either in the Gathering Area after Sunday services or here, so we can plan the amount of food! Suggested donation is $5.

High School & Young Adult Mariners Game

Sunday, July 20

8:00AM-8:00PM

 

All high school students and young adults (18-30 years old) are invited to join us to cheer on the Mariners against the Huston Astros on Sunday, July 20. The cost is $30 and includes transportation. Please bring your own money for lunch in the ballpark and fast-food dinner on the way home. We are also need a couple of church van drivers (must be 25 or older and complete all our van driver requirements). Register here.

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, a Mariners game, 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, July 15 - Hang & Dinner at the DeWitt Household - 6:00-8:00PM
  • Sunday, July 20 - Mariners Game - 8:00AM-8:00PM - Register here.
  • Tuesday, August 5 - Volleyball at the Grice Household - 6:00-8:00PM
  • Tuesday, August 12 - Goodbye Dinner - Location & Time TBD

Guys & Kids Annual Campout – Registration is Open!

August 8-10

Millersylvania State Park, Olympia, WA

 

Registration is now open for this year’s campout. Hiking, biking, water play, 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, August 8-10. Be sure to reserve your spot by registering today. 

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Columbia Cares

In Sympathy:

  • Prayers for Bob & Mary Lou Williams on the unexpected death of Bob's brother in Minnesota on June 14.


In Concern:

  • Beth Burton - recovering from ankle surgery
  • David Hammock - health concerns
  • Nancy Frederick - recovering from a compression fracture in her back
  • Barbara Hayden-Wahl - recovering from a stroke
  • Pat Page - recovering from a compression fracture in her back
  • Trish Dickson - healing from foot surgery
  • Bob Graves - on hospice
  • Todd Carroll - on hospice
  • Jeanene Polete - return of lung cancer
  • Hank Polete - vertigo
  • Carla Groce - vertigo
  • Jody Brown - recovering from heart surgery
  • Kris Collier - treatment for cancer
  • Jim Hudson - health concerns and recuperation
  • Kay Thorpe - ongoing health concerns

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Vancouver, WA 98664

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