Columbia Presbyterian Church
 
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ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

Sunday, February 5 at 12:15pm in the Sanctuary

Everyone is encouraged to attend this meeting

COMMUNION TRAINING
— February 12, 2012 from 11:00-12:45 PM

  • At least one parent must accompany the child. 
  • Generally 2nd graders and older are our target audience but your younger child may be ready.
  • Reservations are needed in order to plan for lunch. 
  • If you are interested in signing up or have questions, please let Sharon Franklin know, 694-7549, ext. 211.

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FEBRUARY FOOD FILL-UP

  • The Deacon Board will be collecting non-perishable food for the Food Bank on Sundays,
    February 12, 19 & 26
  • Each service will compete against each other, based on average attendance. 

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PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION — Saturday, February 25

Circle of Friends Preschool

  • 2012-2013 school year registration is almost here!
  • Call now for a tour 696-9926

GRIEFSHARE

  • Beginning Wednesday, March 7 @ 1:30 PM in the Chapel. 
  • “Your Journey from Mourning to Joy” is a 13-week workshop consisting of
    • a 30-minute video
    • followed by a video discussion
    • an opportunity to share your own experience, or to ask questions 
  • For more information or if you need a ride, contact

MEN’S RETREAT — March 23–25

  • Menucha Retreat Center
  • Keep watching for more information in the next few weeks.

WOMEN’S RETREAT — April 20-22    ← SAVE THE DATE

  • Menucha Retreat Center
  • For more information contact:
    • Amy Carolus, acarolus@hotmail.com
    • Penny VanNess, 503-252-125

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ANNUAL YOUTH AUCTION  — 30TH year
 Hot air balloons — Sunday, March 11 — 12:00-2:00 PM in the gym

To donate items contact
Kelly Christel KellyChristel@comcast.net  or  696-3029

A sample of the items to bid on:   

  • Livermore Colorado Cabin for 5 day stay
  • Professional pruning and thatching by J's Custom Landscaping
  • Smoked Traeger turkey and pecan pie for Thanksgiving
  • Bonneville Hot Spring Get-away
  • Hot Air Balloon Ride
  • Round of Golf at Beacon Rock Golf Course

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AUCTION RAFFLE

  • Everyone (one per family) who attends the auction gets their name in a raffle
  • No purchase necessary
  • A Keurig coffee maker is going home with a lucky auction attendee!

 

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Ellen Torongo Scholarships for Women

Ellen Torongo was a charter member of Columbia Presbyterian Church and a life-long educator. 

The Presbyterian Women and individual donors sponosor three scholarships in her honor:

    • #1 Women over 30 returning for edcuation/training
    • #2 Graduating high school seniors and undergraduate students of single parents,
            both involved in Columbia
    • #3 1st generation undergraduate students whose parents did not complete college
             and the applicant has been involved with Columbia Church  

Additional detailed information is included with the application forms. Applications are due to the church office by March 1.

If you would like to make a donation to the scholarship program, please send a check to the church in care of Presbyterian Women, attention: Judy Falk.


WINTER HOMELESS OVERFLOW SHELTER

Stop by the table in the Gathering Area to sign up for a time slot to help at the W.H.O. shelter

  • Our next week is March 4 – 11
  • The shelter is located at St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Orchards
  • For more information contact Shirley Waltz,  921-3289

WINTER ADULT CLASSES — Sunday mornings

  •   9:30 AM – Freed-Up Financial Living (starts in February)
  •   9:30 AM – The Divine Conspiracy
  • 11:00 AM – The Book of Acts

GIFT – Tuesday MorningsGIFT logo

  • Will start a study of Women in the Bible on Tuesday, Jan. 10th at 9:30 AM in the Multnomah Room. 
  • Through two spiritual practices, lectio divina (meditative reading) and inductive Bible study, we will concentrate on 4 passages in Luke. 
  • All women of the church are encouraged to join us. 
  • Contact Colleen Armstrong at 883-8810 for more information.

GIFT at Night

  • Will start a study of Women in the Bible on Thursday, Jan. 19th at 6:45 PM in the Multnomah Room.
  • Through two spiritual practices, lectio divina (meditative reading) and inductive Bible study, we will concentrate on 4 passages in Luke. 
  • All women of the church are encouraged to join us. 
  • Contact Julie Wilcox at 360-210-7073  or knitpurl1972@gmail.com

End-of-Year / New Year Information

OFFERING ENVELOPES

  • 2012 offering envelopes are available for pick-up in the Gathering Area. 
  • Please print your name and envelope number on the sign out sheet provided.
  • If you picked up box #87 please contact the office, 694-7549