Condolences are offered to the family of Shirley Hurst who passed away on Tuesday, September 10. A Service of Witness to the Resurrection will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, September 22 at the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel in Hillsville, Virginia. A visitation and Service of Remembrance will be held at Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church at a later date to be announced. Please keep Wes and Lisa Hurst, as well as their entire family, in your prayers over the days ahead.
The Children's Choir practices after worship in the Choir Room this Sunday morning. All children ages 3-11 are welcome to come, sing, and play! Parents - please contact either Emily Broadhead or Carolyn Barry with any questions.
Sunday School Classes continue this Sunday after worship at 11:15 am. The Disciples Class meets in room 218 to discuss a lesson from the Wired Word, and the Remnant Class meets in room 221 to discuss the scripture from that morning’s service. Contact David to learn more about either class or to get involved in other Christian Discipleship opportunities.
The Annual Christmas Shoebox Ministry is in full swing! If you are interested in sponsoring a shoebox gift for a child in need, please sign-up with Brenda or Jonathan Hutchins. The cost is $5.00 per box and they will be available starting this Sunday, September 15. Instructions and gift suggestions will be included in your box. All you have to do is shop and return the filled box to the Narthex by Sunday, October 27. Learn more about the long reach of this important ministry from the article Brenda mentioned last week in worship here.
CHPC is excited to partner with the Marsh Regional Blood Center again by hosting a blood drive right at the church during our upcoming Pumpkin Patch! The bloodmobile will be taking donations in the parking lot from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm on Sunday, October 6. Sign ups are available in the church office.
The Midweek Bible Study continues each Wednesday from 3-4:00 pm in the Parlor. All are welcome to enjoy this lively discussion about the upcoming lectionary readings used on Sunday mornings. Contact Lisa Pecorini if you would like to participate or know more!
CHPC hosts a special prayer gathering each Wednesday evening in the church parlor at 6:30 pm. This weekly experience meets for a 30 minute intentional time of communal prayer and contemplation. All are welcome to come by and drop in as we turn to the Lord and listen for the movement of God’s Holy Spirit.
Are you signed up for CHPC's New Phone Tree System? This ministry resource helps to keep the body of Christ connected in praying for various concerns within the church. This new system is able to accommodate a preference between receiving a phone call, email, or text message. Please let Mary know if you desire to be added to the prayer list, or if you have a preference on a specific communication style.
All items for the weekly online newsletter should be emailed to Mary at office@chpres.org by noon on Wednesday.
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