Christ-Centered Reflection: Each day, spend 10 min. reflecting on how Christ is being revealed in your relationships. Where did I see Christ’s love in someone else today?
Last week's "Next Step:" Gratitude Circle: Name one person in the church you are grateful for and why, daily. Share your gratitude with at least one of them by note or in person.
The following were shared July 20, 2025:
"I am thankful for my brother-in-law fixing my lawn equipment," -- Susan
"Thankful for my mom and dad." -- Angie
"... Everybody laughs about how people sit in designated seats. It just becomes home to them. I like that because I can look and see ... And it's just a way of feeling comfort ... now this person I particularly want to honor today has been coming here years and years. Dale Lawrence ... every Sunday when I am here, I look for Dale. And I got to know him just by greeting him. We all say hello to each other and I just can’t get enough of him. When I look in Dale’s eyes, I see such a sincere, loving Christian, and it just makes my day ... please love on him. He deserves it. And that's my person." -- JoEllen
Pastor Christi is hosting a trip in 2026. For more information, click the link above, If you have any further questions, you can email christi.murray@columbiacityumc.org.
REACH OUT PASSIONATELY
Your gifts and abilities in music, hospitality, leading, and organizing are needed to host worship at Oak Pointe Assisted Living on the 4th Sunday of each month at 2 pm. Sign up in the lobby. Questions? Contact Pastor Christi.
VOLUNTEER FOR FIRST FRIDAY
Are you ready to live out our mission? Come host Columbia City’s First Friday downtown with Pastor Christi.
Let's make the August First Friday just as successful as the last one! Volunteers are needed to hostthe CCUMC booth, Friday August 1st, 5:00-7:00 or 7:00-9:00. Contact Tammy Taylor at the church office at 260-244-7672 or through email at Tammy.taylor@columbiacityumc.org with your availability.
UNITED METHODIST MOUNTAIN MISSION
The United Methodist Mountain Mission of Eastern Kentucky has a mission that supports local employment and contributes to the spiritual growth of the community through financial support of two United Methodist churches.
St. Matthews church is the collection site for the pick-up next week. Items are to be packed in a box or plastic bag and sealed. On the outside of the box there needs to be a written description of the contents.
See the needed items at the website below. Additional items collected are household goods (in working order) and clean clothing. No electronics.
Please bring your sealed boxes to St. Matthews, 1460 E 500 N, Columbia City, IN. Collection day is Sunday July 27, 12:00-8:00 pm through the main doors.
Monday, July 21, 6:00–8:00 pm – Bell Choir practice
Tuesday, July 22, 9:00 am – Bible Study (211)
Wednesday, July 23, 6:00-8:00 pm – GriefShare (Library)
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES
8:30 am – Flock (201)
8:45 am – Prime Time Players (211)
9:00 am – Inductive Study Group (Hearth Room)
9:15 am –Youth, grades 6-12 (Prayer Chapel)
July 20, 2025 - I See Love, People! A Christ-Shaped Community Scripture: Colossians 1: 15-29
The first 5 verses of today's scripture are actually a hymn. Was Paul singing it? Was it brand new then? The song was to hold onto Jesus and who he was. A hymn speaking to all people over all time with the truth about a Christ-shaped community.
The attributes of a Christ-Shaped Community:
1. Mutual Care (Galatians 6:1-16)
2. Gratitude (Colossians 1: 1-14)
3. Reflect Jesus (Colossians 1: 15-29)
These attributes shape culture which is a life-long endeavor. Even little changes can bring a big focus to our lives.
Be intentional, watching for opportunities to show grace and gratitude. Make an invisible God, visible.
We can trust that Jesus is in the midst of our lives, holding it together in every situation. Keep Jesus in the center, doing what he asks us to do. When God looks at us, he sees holy, faultless creatures created to be that way, if we allow. See Jesus in every place, every person, all that has been created by Him.
How is Christ being revealed in your relationships?
Where can you see Christ's love in someone else? July 14, 2025 - Thank, Grow, Love:A Christ-Shaped Community Scripture: Colossians 1: 1-14
Today's scripture tells how Paul inspired and thanked the people of Colasse for their unrelenting time and investment in other people.
Who does this make you think of? Why? Does that person(s) know why?
This scripture was also written to encourage a church to be a Christ-filled community. Paul tells why their faith in Jesus Christ and love for all people is needed. They were transformed and grew in Love for God, Love for others, and Hope in Jesus Christ.
If we in our church community love one another well, then people we encounter can believe and trust that we can love them well also.
One way to show our Love is to express gratitude. Gratitude for loving God's people expressed to one another and knowing why.
When we express it and say why, we may be starting a gratitude habit and make it part of our culture. See what is good, give loving accountability, creating a culture of growing faith and love.
Have faith and strength in enduring for the long haul..Thank God for all he has given us.
Each day this week, name one person in the church you are grateful for and why. Share your gratitude with at least one of them by note or in person.
