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ColumbiaCares
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ColumbiaCaresMission Statement
To group active participants in our fellowship geographically
and to provide training and structures for the groupings
that will enable participants to know one another
and to share joys and burdens.
The groups will promote, in particular, Columbia’s core values of
Constant Prayer, Authentic Community, and Intentional Caring. |
Through ColumbiaCares we hope to enable members who live in a specific area to meet other members and provide a level of care in that area. If a member of a group falls ill, we want the entire group to know about this quickly and to take steps to meet the physical and emotional needs of that member. If a member needs prayer or experiences something that brings joy, we want the member to be able to share this with the group and to have the members join together in prayer or rejoicing. Each ColumbiaCares group will have a deacon tasked with coordinating care delivery through deacon-led ministry teams.
Anyone who is a member of Columbia will automatically be assigned to a ColumbiaCares group. Regular attendees will be assigned to a group upon request.
See the list for the deacon who cares for your zipcode.
Deacon Led Ministry TeamsOur core value of Gifted Servanthood tells us that “we are a congregation of people who serve God by exercising equally the gifts given us by the Holy Spirit: “every member a minister.” Our deacons have formed deacon-led ministry teams, to help meet key areas of need in our congregation and provide opportunities for Columbians to exercise their spiritual gifts. This will allow for a more wide-ranging, service-based ministry. We are excited as we bring to life ways in which we will ALL carry Columbia’s mission statement to full reality. We need Columbia members and attenders to join us on each team to make this work. You are invited to come and serve where you will be filled with joy!
If you are interested in serving on one of these Deacon-led Ministry Teams, or want more information, contact Nancy Walker, 703 534-5700 x266, 
Serving within your passion and gifts is the most rewarding way to serve. If you don’t know your spiritual gifts, your areas of passion or what you would like to do, contact your deacon; or contact Linda Olson, 703 534-5740 x284, ; or Priscilla Stegenga, 703 237-4573, .
The current teams are:
Baptism/Lord’s Supper Team
- Focus: Persons who make a public profession of faith, but have not yet been baptized; and persons who participate in or would like to participate in believers’ communion.
- Message: “Columbia is excited about your decision to become part of the Kingdom of God and this church family; and to celebrate this decision in an ingoing manner, through participation in communion. We want you to feel comfortable with your decision and understand what it means.”
- Spiritual Gifts: Faith, Administration, Shepherding, Hospitality
- Contacts:
- Lin Peacock
- Jack and Kellye Sheehan
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Bereavement and Grief Ministry Team
- Focus: Members and attenders affected by the death of a loved one. This is a ministry of visitation to the home, funeral home, funeral service, as well as providing some care items in time of need; continuing follow up for a person’s journeys through the grief process.
- Message: “You are not alone at the time of loss or in the days, weeks and months to follow.”
- Spiritual Gifts: Mercy, Encouragement, Faith, Helps, Intercession, Administration
- Contacts:
- Pamla Clark
- Ann Rutherford
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Casserole Ministry Team
- Focus: Members and attenders who are affected by a time of crisis or upheaval in their normal schedule. This is a ministry providing food for those dealing with issues such as surgery, convalescence, birth of a child, death in the immediate family. Food is provided in many ways: home-cooked, purchased, gift certificates or funds donated to the team to purchase food.
- Message: “Let us provide your meals while you are dealing with crisis in your life.”
- Spiritual Gifts: Encouragement, Mercy, Hospitality, Faith, Healing, Intercession, Administration
- Contacts:
- Laurie and Bob Prather
- Heather Mayhew
- Terry Wingfield
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*Emergency Short Term Child Care
- Focus: Members and attenders in short term need of care for children due to a family emergency such as a death in the family, accident, emergency surgery, attendance at a funeral.
- Message: “Let us take care of your child until you can make other arrangements at this time of crisis.”
- Gifts: Mercy, Faith, Intercession, Administration, Wisdom, Discernment, Hospitality
- Contacts:
- Sharon Daniel
- Patricia Irving
- *Please Note: All members of this team must complete a satisfactory background check due to the direct care of minor children.
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Handyman Ministry Team
- Focus: A practical servanthood that provides minor household repair and maintenance for Columbians lacking the expertise or physical ability to do it themselves; providing assistance in the form of recommending courses of action and referrals if repair and maintenance are beyond our capabilities.
Message: “We want to make sure you have the basic repair and maintenance needs met in your home.”
Spiritual Gifts: Craftsmanship, Helps; Mercy; Administration; Faith; Encouragement
Contact:
- Don Moore
- Cliff Perrin
- Charlie Mayhew
- Fred Brinson
- Claudia Peacock
- Craig Lowrance
- Allen Miller
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Homebound, Eldercare Ministry Team
- Focus: Persons confined to their homes, wherever their homes may be – private dwellings, retirement communities, nursing care centers, etc. This is a ministry of contact by personal visitation, phone calls, or written correspondence.
- Message: “You remain an important part of the life and ministry of Columbia.”
- Spiritual Gifts: Encouragement, Mercy, Healing, Intercession, Administration
- Contacts:
- Barbara Clampitt
- Barbara and Dick Cornelius
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Hospital Visitation Ministry Team
- Focus: Members or attenders who are hospitalized short or long term
- Message: “You are not alone or forgotten at this time of crisis and healing.”
- Spiritual Gifts: Mercy, Healing, Intercession, Administration, Encouragement, Helps, Faith
- Contact:
- Chuck Smith
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Legal and Financial Ministry Team
- Focus: Members and attenders who need help navigating legal, medical and financial paperwork mazes which are often daunting and confusing.
- Message: “We are here to assist you as you try to get through the red tape often found in legal, medical and financial systems.”
- Spiritual Gifts: Administration, Helps, Mercy, Faith, Encouragement, Intercession
- Contacts:
- Barry Hall
- Dick Clampitt
- Additional Resource: Christian Legal Aid (CLA) of Northern Virginia.
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Prayer Support and Encouragement Ministry Team
- Focus: Persons whose personal needs call for intercessory prayer. This is a ministry of sending personal notes of encouragement as well.
- Message: “Today I spoke with God about your need.”
- Spiritual Gifts: Intercession, Faith, Encouragement, Mercy, Discernment, Administration, Wisdom
- Contacts:
- Jim Wingfield
Marie Tschamler
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Staying Connected Team
- Focus: Helping newcomers to acclimate and assimilate into the Columbia community.
- Message: “Let us help you feel at home and among friends.”
- Spiritual Gifts: Administration, Encouragement, Hospitality, Faith
- Contact:
- Jan Brinson
- JillArvanitis
- Bill Belote
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Transportation Team
- Focus: Members and regular attenders at Columbia who need transportation to places needed to accomplish the activities of daily living: medical, legal, and others as deemed appropriate by the team and dependent upon the availability of drivers.
- Message: “Columbia wants to assist you with transportation needs while you are unable to transport yourself.”
- Spiritual Gifts: Administration, Mercy, Hospitality, Encouragement, Helps
- Contact:
- Sandy Perrin
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