Condolences are offered to the family of Shirley Hurst who passed away last Tuesday, September 10. A visitation and Service of Remembrance in honor of Shirley Hurst will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, September 27. Worship will begin at 3:00 pm. Thank you for keeping Wes and Lisa Hurst, as well as their entire family, in your prayers.
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 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! We all look forward to hearing our little ones sing in worship on Sunday, October 13. Parents--please contact either Emily Broadhead or Carolyn Barry with any questions.
All are welcome to enjoy a congregational lunch after worship next Sunday, October 6. All are welcome to this time of fellowship as we break bread together on World Communion Sunday.
Home Communion will be offered on Sunday, October 6 in honor of World Communion Sunday. Please contact David if you, or someone you know, would like to receive the sacrament that afternoon.
Trunk or Treat will be here before we know it. Please plan to come and decorate your trunk on Saturday October 26 from 5-6pm. We have also begun collecting Halloween candy for this event. Baskets are labeled and in the Narthex on Sunday mornings. Please let Tyler Paulsen or Brenda Hutchins know if you would like to decorate a trunk to share treats with the over 400 visitors who stop by each year.
The Shoebox Ministry is in full swing! If you are interested in sponsoring a shoebox for a child in need, please signup with Brenda or Jonathan Hutchins. Boxes are due by Sunday, October 27 and may be left in the parlor.
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.
Have you already 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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