Bring canned and boxed foods to support our local community food pantries. Donations may be dropped off in the lobby at the Donation Center area. Need some ideas on what to bring? Here is a list:
Canned vegetables (such as corn, green beans, peas)
Canned fruits
Canned soups and stews
Peanut butter and jelly
Boxed pasta and rice
Boxed macaroni & cheese
Breakfast cereals
Canned tuna or chicken
Shelf-stable milk
Crackers
CITYKIDS SNACK DONATIONS NEEDED
CityKids Preschool is in need of snack dontions as they return from Christmas Break. Specific needs include: pretzles, gummy snacks, apples, cheerios or chex cereal. Drop off donations in the church office.
PRAYER CHAIN
The prayer chain email goes out on Monday and Thursday afternoon. Please have any requests and updates to Tammy at Tammy.Taylor@columbiacityumc.org by noon on Monday and Thursday.
WALKING TRACK
The walking track is open 9:00 am to noon, Monday through Thursday. Please note, for everyone’s safety, if the school (WCCS) closesdue to weather, the walking track will also be closed.
ROYAL KIDS CAMP GALA
The 2nd Annual Royal Family Kids Camp Fostering Dreams Gala will be held at 6 p.m. March 12 at Union 12, 7563 E Lincoln Way Road, Columbia City.
This is a night of hope and purpose, supporting the life-changing camp experiences for children in foster care.
*includes 134 on Christmas Eve and 15 at Blue Christmas
YTD total average attendance: 125
Financial Activity:
Total Revenue: $40,481.13 (YTD: $448,453.87)
Total Expenditures: $18,091.40 (YTD: $500,590.56)
Endowments and Capital Fund Account Balance: $990,309.21
Bank Account Balance: $40,514.56
BROTHERHOOD MUTUAL TO
HOST SPECIAL MOVIE SCREENING
The Brotherhood Mutual Foundation of Fort Wayne is hosting a special red carpet movie screening of Learning You on February 3. Families of children with autism, sensory, or developmental differences are invited to attend the free event.
Space is limited to 300. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. for photos on the red carpet and to check out photo booths from the film. Welcome at 6:15 p.m. includes an interview with movie producer Tyler Sansom. The movie screening begins at 6:30 p.m. and lasts 90 minutes.
The screening will be held at Brotherhood Mutual, 6400 Brotherhood Way, Fort Wayne, 46825, in the Event Center.
'Learning You' is a heartfelt new film produced by First Capital Films and First Capital Church in Corydon, IN. Created to honor families and children with special needs, the movie offers a moving reminder: you do not walk this journey alone. Inspired by a true story, Learning You follows an architect who sets out on a Christmas road trip with his autistic son. As they navigate unexpected challenges, moments of connection, and the highs and lows of understanding each other, their journey touches the life of a billionaire developer—who also has a son on the spectrum. What unfolds is a story of hope, healing, and shared humanity.
Join in Authentic Welcome on Sunday mornings. Greeters, Welcome Center Attendant, Valet, and Parking Attendants needed. Contact Tammy Taylor in the office with your availability.
NEW YEAR OPPORTUNITIES
January is the perfect time to join a small group and intentionally grow your knowledge, faith, or relationships. Here are the groups currently meeting:
Sunday Growth Groups –
Prime Time Players (211) “One Thousand Gifts”
Inductive Study Group (Hearth Room) Hebrews
Youth, grade 9 -12 (207)
Weekly Growth Groups –
Monday Women’s Bible Study – 10:00 am (rm. 200)
Tuesday Bible Study – 9:00 am (rm 211)
Monthly Growth Groups -
2nd Tuesday of the Month – 1:00 pm (rm 200) Surprised by Hope Book Study
4th Sunday – 2:00 pm Oak Pointe Worship Team
UPCOMING SERMON SCRIPTURES
January 25 -- James 5:13-20
February 1 -- Exodus 3, Deuteronomy 34
THIS WEEK'S CALENDAR
Monday, Jan. 19, 9:00 am – Women’s Bible Study (Library)
Tuesday, Jan. 20, 9:00 am – Bible Study (211)
1:00 pm – Small Bell Choir practice (216)
6:00–8:00 pm – Bell Choir practice (216)
Thursday, Jan. 22, 6:30pm – Choir ( Sanctuary)
SUNDAY GROWTH GROUPS
8:45 am – Prime Time Players (211) “One thousand gifts”
9:00 am – Inductive Study Group (Hearth Room) Hebrews
