Columbia Goes to the Nats vs. Mets Game

Columbia Family Sports Night, Thursday, August 14th, 2008. Charter bus starts boarding at 5:15 pm and leaves the Columbia @ Falls Church parking lot at 5:30 pm sharp. Cost is $25/per person for a reserved seat, transportation, bottle of water, peanuts & Cracker Jack. Sign up now at the Falls Church Information Center or online. Sponsored by the Congregational Care Ministry

Parish Health Ministry

The Parish Health Ministry Team seeks to minister to the physical, mental and spiritual health of Columbia's congregation and surrounding community. Offerings include free periodic blood pressure screening, blood drive, health education seminars, and end of life issues support.

Women Walking Wednesdays

Wednesday  Evening: Women Walking Wednesdays - Room 209 (the library), Falls Church Campus . Shrink physically/Grow spiritually.  Rain or shine this 2-part group will walk from 6:00 - 6:25pm and have bible study from 6:30 - 7:30pm.  Participate in one or both parts of the group. Contact Robyn Vai, , for more information.

Columbia Travelers

This group stays on the road, offering trips monthly September through June. Outings include local day trip experiences as well as out-of-town, overnight excursions. Travel team leaders are Betty Bates and Donna Ricks .

Columbia Travelers Upcoming Trips:

• Hudson River Valley, New York, October 13-16.  This Christian Tours trip by charter bus will include stops at KYKUIT, the Rockefeller estate in Tarrytown; Union Church of Pocanatico Hills; the Vanderbilt Mansion; tour and lunch at the Culinary Institute of America; FDR Library and Museum in Hyde Park; US Military Academy at West Point; a Hudson River Cruise; and Cold Spring Village.  Cost:  $749 (twin/double room); $689 (triple room); $659 (quadruple room); $949 (single room).  Bookings should be made directly through Christian Tours; brochures with reservation forms are on the bulletin board across from Stephenson Hall, and optional cancellation insurance forms are at the Information Center, Falls Church Campus.

GriefShare

GriefShare is a 13-week grief recovery ministry that is offered periodically at Columbia. It is part seminar, part support group; Christ-centered and biblically based. Anyone who desires to participate is welcome. GriefShare can help begin the healing process that is needed following the loss of someone close. To find out about group availability, contact Nancy Walker . For additional information, go to GriefShare.

DivorceCare

DivorceCare, a recovery ministry for separated and divorced persons, is offered periodically at Columbia. The sessions are DVD-based presentations featuring some of the foremost Christian experts on divorce recovery topics from a biblical perspective. Topics include reconciliation, remarriage, forgiveness, and the effects of divorce on children. Each participant receives a workbook for taking notes which also includes a plan for daily Bible study. To find out about group availability, contact Nancy Walker . For additional information, go to DivorceCare.

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