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Who we are
Welcome to where friends are made!
We'd love to have you here with us!
Columbia Heights is a collection of several hundred people who are seeking to be both a friend of God and a friend to the people around us.
MISSION: To make new disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
VISION: To provide places and ways to develop friendship with God and with each other.
“DISCIPLE”: A person who follows Jesus as their savior and leader as they love God and love people.
CORE VALUES:
1) Radical Hospitality that makes people feel at home.
2) Passionate Worship that is multigenerational and locally relevant, in various styles and environments.
3) Faithful Service that is transformational at home and around the world.
4) Extravagant Generosity that includes sharing our faith, love, time, talent, and treasure.
5) Purposeful Spiritual Growth that includes all ages and is intentionally Methodist.
We'd love to have you here with us!
Columbia Heights is a collection of several hundred people who are seeking to be both a friend of God and a friend to the people around us.
MISSION: To make new disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
VISION: To provide places and ways to develop friendship with God and with each other.
“DISCIPLE”: A person who follows Jesus as their savior and leader as they love God and love people.
CORE VALUES:
1) Radical Hospitality that makes people feel at home.
2) Passionate Worship that is multigenerational and locally relevant, in various styles and environments.
4) Extravagant Generosity that includes sharing our faith, love, time, talent, and treasure.
5) Purposeful Spiritual Growth that includes all ages and is intentionally Methodist.
Street Address
775 Galloway Road
Galloway,
OH
43119
United States
Phone: (614) 878-4530
Fax: (614) 878-1877
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Church Pastor
Rev. Dr. Ruben Cabanillas
Pastor
775 Galloway Road
Galloway,
OH
43119
United States
Phone: (614) 878-4530
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Denomination
United Methodist Church
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Rev. Dr. Ruben Cabanillas
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Pastor
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Ruben's Preaching Philosophy: "I believe in the Bible as the Holy Word of God and strive to deliver conservative Bible based sermons." Both Ruben and Joni wish to serve the Lord and be in the center of God's will.
Ruben was born in the Amazon jungle in 1960, where his parents served as Peruvian national missionaries. He is a third generation pastor. Ruben's brother and brother-in-law are currently pastoring churches in Lima and directing child sponsorship programs, following in the footsteps of his parents. Ruben spent much of his childhood in the capital city of Lima, where he attended Catholic school, because it offered a much better education than the poorly funded public schools. Upon graduation from high school, he felt called to go into ministry.
In early 1980 Ruben received a full scholarship to attend Warner Southern College in Lake Wales, Florida. He put his full trust in the Lord and moved to central Florida where he played four years on the college soccer team. In 1985, graduated with a B.S. degree in Youth Ministry.
Ruben met his wife, Joni, a few weeks after graduation from college at a Christian camp in Warsaw, Ohio. Joni’s family lives on a farm in southeastern Ohio, near Belpre. Ruben and Joni moved to Anderson, Indiana where he attended seminary at Anderson School of Theology. Ruben graduated from Anderson School of Theology with a Master of Divinity degree in 1989.
In 1990, the Lord brought Ruben to Alexandria United Methodist Church where he became an Elder and a United States citizen. Alexandria, is about 40 minutes east of Columbus. He also has two children Isaac and Gabriel.
Ruben served El Redentor United Methodist in Toledo, a bi-lingual congregation. Then he was appointed to West Elkton United Methodist just north of Middletown. While there, he attended United Theological Seminary in Dayton and received a Doctor of Ministry degree. His doctoral thesis focused on cultivating spiritual growth in the local congregation by “Walking to the mountain top with Jesus.” He served in West Elkton for 7 years.
Ruben's next appointment was back to central Ohio at Pataskala United Methodist. His kids graduated from high school in Pataskala and he served there for 10 years. While serving at Pataskala UMC, he was able to purchase a 5-acre mini-farm 20 minutes north of Polaris.
Joni has worked teaching elementary school and preschool in both public schools and Christian schools. She has founded and directed puppet ministries in all the churches where Ruben has been appointed. Both of their children are grown and currently live in central Ohio. Isaac, and his wife Kelly live in Grove City. They have a 9-year-old son named Joey and a two-year-old son named Luke. Their younger son, Gabriel and his wife, Summer, live on their mini-farm in Marengo, Ohio.
The last 9 years Ruben and his wife lived in Cincinnati where he was Senior Pastor at Oak Hills United Methodist Church. Being appointed to Columbia Heights is a major prayer answered and they are very happy and excited to be able to live near their children and grandchildren. Ruben also has a brother, Benjamin, who lives in Columbus with his family.
Ruben was born in the Amazon jungle in 1960, where his parents served as Peruvian national missionaries. He is a third generation pastor. Ruben's brother and brother-in-law are currently pastoring churches in Lima and directing child sponsorship programs, following in the footsteps of his parents. Ruben spent much of his childhood in the capital city of Lima, where he attended Catholic school, because it offered a much better education than the poorly funded public schools. Upon graduation from high school, he felt called to go into ministry.
In early 1980 Ruben received a full scholarship to attend Warner Southern College in Lake Wales, Florida. He put his full trust in the Lord and moved to central Florida where he played four years on the college soccer team. In 1985, graduated with a B.S. degree in Youth Ministry.
Ruben met his wife, Joni, a few weeks after graduation from college at a Christian camp in Warsaw, Ohio. Joni’s family lives on a farm in southeastern Ohio, near Belpre. Ruben and Joni moved to Anderson, Indiana where he attended seminary at Anderson School of Theology. Ruben graduated from Anderson School of Theology with a Master of Divinity degree in 1989.
In 1990, the Lord brought Ruben to Alexandria United Methodist Church where he became an Elder and a United States citizen. Alexandria, is about 40 minutes east of Columbus. He also has two children Isaac and Gabriel.
Ruben served El Redentor United Methodist in Toledo, a bi-lingual congregation. Then he was appointed to West Elkton United Methodist just north of Middletown. While there, he attended United Theological Seminary in Dayton and received a Doctor of Ministry degree. His doctoral thesis focused on cultivating spiritual growth in the local congregation by “Walking to the mountain top with Jesus.” He served in West Elkton for 7 years.
Ruben's next appointment was back to central Ohio at Pataskala United Methodist. His kids graduated from high school in Pataskala and he served there for 10 years. While serving at Pataskala UMC, he was able to purchase a 5-acre mini-farm 20 minutes north of Polaris.
Joni has worked teaching elementary school and preschool in both public schools and Christian schools. She has founded and directed puppet ministries in all the churches where Ruben has been appointed. Both of their children are grown and currently live in central Ohio. Isaac, and his wife Kelly live in Grove City. They have a 9-year-old son named Joey and a two-year-old son named Luke. Their younger son, Gabriel and his wife, Summer, live on their mini-farm in Marengo, Ohio.
The last 9 years Ruben and his wife lived in Cincinnati where he was Senior Pastor at Oak Hills United Methodist Church. Being appointed to Columbia Heights is a major prayer answered and they are very happy and excited to be able to live near their children and grandchildren. Ruben also has a brother, Benjamin, who lives in Columbus with his family.
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Kara Pratt
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Mailing Address
P.O. Box 327
Galloway, OH
43119
Galloway, OH
43119
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Columbia Heights United Methodist Church Service Times
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - Contemporary Praise and Worship; Family Life Center
A contemporary service which has a more casual style and takes place at the start of your day. We welcome you to sit back with a cup of coffee or bring in a cup from your favorite java house. You will be able to enjoy our praise style music, it's not rock, it's not hymns, it's upbeat music performed by our band. You are welcome to stand and sing along. We provide radical hospitality so stop by and see why we are the church where friends are made.
Sunday: 10:30 a.m. - Traditional Worship; Main Sanctuary
The traditional service, is traditional in terms of hymns, liturgy, choir, etc., but personable and relaxed in feel. With our piano and organ it has a mix of historic and modern music. This service connects with folks who grew up in church and bridges the traditions of the past with the current culture in which we all live. Come worship with friends!
COVID-19 UPDATE - ALL CHURCH SERVICES CANCELLED
Due to the growing concern we have decided that to ensure the safety of our congregation that we will not have church service this Sunday. The church will be closed until further notice that way we can clean and sanitize the facility to help ensure the safety of or church family, friends, and staff. If you have any questions please email: [email protected] and we can assist you that way. Be safe and God bless!
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A contemporary service which has a more casual style and takes place at the start of your day. We welcome you to sit back with a cup of coffee or bring in a cup from your favorite java house. You will be able to enjoy our praise style music, it's not rock, it's not hymns, it's upbeat music performed by our band. You are welcome to stand and sing along. We provide radical hospitality so stop by and see why we are the church where friends are made.
Sunday: 10:30 a.m. - Traditional Worship; Main Sanctuary
The traditional service, is traditional in terms of hymns, liturgy, choir, etc., but personable and relaxed in feel. With our piano and organ it has a mix of historic and modern music. This service connects with folks who grew up in church and bridges the traditions of the past with the current culture in which we all live. Come worship with friends!
COVID-19 UPDATE - ALL CHURCH SERVICES CANCELLED
Due to the growing concern we have decided that to ensure the safety of our congregation that we will not have church service this Sunday. The church will be closed until further notice that way we can clean and sanitize the facility to help ensure the safety of or church family, friends, and staff. If you have any questions please email: [email protected] and we can assist you that way. Be safe and God bless!
It's been more than 4 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
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Sunday School / Children and Youth Activities
Under 12s:
Here at Columbia Heights we take great pride in offering wonderful children's programs for various ages. We offer children's Sunday school classes at each service that we call Bible Zone for ages 4yrs old - 5th grade (click on the Bible Zone tab to learn more). We also offer a great youth program through our CHUMC Youth group called Rooted, lead by our wonderful Youth Director, kids in grades 6-12 have fun filled evenings making friends, playing games, learning about Jesus, and loving every minute of it (to learn more click on the Rooted Tab).
We also offer different family friendly activities throughout the year that we call Family Fun Nights, they include events such as: Easter Egg Hunt, Talent Show, Star Wars Youth Night, Camp Out, Picnic at the Park, Trunk or Treat, and more!
We also offer different family friendly activities throughout the year that we call Family Fun Nights, they include events such as: Easter Egg Hunt, Talent Show, Star Wars Youth Night, Camp Out, Picnic at the Park, Trunk or Treat, and more!
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Columbia Heights United Methodist Church listing was last updated on the 26th of April, 2020