OPPORTUNITIES TO CARE FOR OTHERS

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

Bring toiletries and cleaning supplies to support our Blessing Box. Donations may be dropped off in the lobby at the Donation Center area. Need some ideas on what to bring? Here is a list:

• Deodorant

• Toothpaste

• Laundry soap

• Toothbrushes

• Shampoo

• Conditioner

• Feminine hygiene products

• Dish soap

• Laundry soap

• Toilet paper

How can you be a part of Oak Pointe Worship? This outreach is about meeting people where they are the fourth Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Volunteers are needed for:

• Hospitality 

• Singing

• To facilitate the worship service

Welcome Authentically.

First Impressions Team – 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.

Grow Intentionally.

New Member Class – What exactly is a church member?  And, what does it mean to join this church?  Using the book, I Am A Church Member, we will explore church membership, spiritual gifts, prayer, and more.  This is a great opportunity to learn more about this church, the United Methodist church, and one another. The group will meet after church for four weeks beginning on March 1. 

Impact 2818 Summer Camp Scholarships are available for all children and familes interested in attending summer camp at one of our United Methodist camps.  Offerings include family camp for all ages, elementary, middle school, and high school camps.  Go to impact2818.org/summer-camps/ for more information.  Contact Pastor Christi for scholarship information.  

Reach Out Passionately.

Community Food Collection – 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.

CityKids Preschool is in need of snack donations as they return from Christmas Break.  Specific needs include:  pretzles, gummy snacks, apples, cheerios or chex cereal.  Drop off donations in the church office.

The prayer chain email goes out on Monday and Thursday afternoon. 

Please have any requests and updates this week to Pastor Christi at christi.murray@columbiacityumc.org.

The walking track is open 9:00 am to noon, Monday through Thursday.  Please note, for everyone’s safety, if the school (WCCS) closes due to weather, the walking track will also be closed. 

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. 

Purchase your tickets by going to the link below. 

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 -

2^nd Tuesday of the Month – 1:00 pm (rm 200) Surprised by Hope Book Study

4^th Sunday – 2:00 pm Oak Pointe Worship Team 

• February 8 -- 1 Kings 17:1-16, CEB
• February 15 -- Ezekiel 37:1-14, CEB
• February 22 -- John 6:35-40, CEB (Ex 16; 1 Kings 17)

Monday – Thursday 9:00 am – noon – Walking Track

Tuesday, Feb. 3,   9:00 am – Bible Study (211)

                               1:00 pm – Small Bell Choir practice (216)

                               6:00–8:00 pm – Bell Choir practice (216)

Thursday, Feb. 5, 6:30 pm – Choir ( Sanctuary)

SUNDAY GROWTH GROUPS  

8:45 am – Prime Time Players (211) “One thousand gifts” 

9:00 am – Inductive Study Group (Hearth Room) Hebrews

9:15 am –Youth, grade 9 -12 (207)