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
BLESSING BOX
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
OAK POINTE WORSHIP
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.
PRAYER CHAIN
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.
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.
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
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)
THIS WEEK'S CALENDAR
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, 6:30pm – Choir ( Sanctuary)
SUNDAY GROWTH GROUPS
8:45 am – Prime Time Players (211) “One thousand gifts”
9:00 am – Inductive Study Group (Hearth Room) Hebrews