Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church is a congregation that 

values a diversity of belief. Whether you're full of faith or full of doubt, 

you'll find people who have been there and accept you for where you are.

We welcome all people to worship, pray, eat, seek spiritual answers,

and enjoy life within this community of faith. All are welcome!

We are excited to announce a new event as part of this year's Pumpkin Patch - Get your paws ready for a Blessing of the Animals service that will be held on October 26, the last Sunday of the month! All are invited to bring your beloved animal companion out to the patch at 5:00 pm. We will have a small treat for them and will pray a blessing over our church family's sweet creatures. A drive-thru blessing will be available until 6:00 pm for those furry friends who might be anxious to get too close to other animals or all these large pumpkins. Please save the date and spread the word throughout our community. We hope to see all God's creatures in the Patch!

Sunday's Scripture:

Genesis 42:1-9,17-21, NRSV

Genesis 44:18-20, 33-34, NRSV

Sermon Title:

"Siblings: Rivalries, Reckoning, and Reconciliation"



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From Mark Bland, your Mission Committee elder:

I would like to say I have the ability to interpret dreams the way Joseph did, but I can’t. God has not given me that ability...yet! But God has given me the ability to consciously dream about our church and what we, collectively can do to realize His Kingdom today.

I think about what our church is doing currently; such as Sleep In Heavenly Peace, for children to have a bed of their own and not have to sleep on the floor. Hosting a blood drive, which helps the critical need that is present in our hospitals. Rise Against Hunger, to feed communities overseas. A new ministry The Care Portal, that provides household supplies in our area that are often things collecting dust in our basements. Or a food voucher to assist our neighbors. The Blessing Box, that provides a little sustenance or a toothbrush. The Thanksgiving and Christmas box ministry and the Angel Tree ministry.

I also think about my dream of little children growing up in a church family to learn who God is and what God's dreams are for us and our church community. Thanks to Tyler and the children’s church volunteers in leading that effort.  And I think of the many more things our church does that I can't even name today. Those were all dreams of someone's that have come to pass.

You, as members of CHPC may have new dreams to share in your abundance, just as Joseph did in Egypt to help in realizing God’s Kingdom for our community and the world. And as a bonus to putting those dreams in action, there is the opportunity to fellowship and have some fun too. So, I would like for you to prayerfully consider what God has given you the ability to enhance His Kingdom through the mission of CHPC!

Stewardship Packets are available in the narthex as our church family collectively dreams about how we can help realize the Kingdom of God on earth as it is in heaven. Stewardship Sunday will be October 19 and pledge cards may be returned at any time to Sarah Johnson in the office. Like Joseph, God is with us and empowers us to share God's steadfast love. Thank you for prayerfully discerning how our gifts may help lift up others out of the pit!

Throughout the month of October, CHPC's Pumpkin Patch is open daily from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. Volunteer's are needed to help make this ministry happen and sign up sheets are located in the Narthex. Time slots are available in two hour increments and there are plenty of slots still available. This is a wonderful time to sit and meet new people or to spend time together as a family of faith. Please be sure to sign up now so that we can ensure each day is covered as we connect with our community and welcome them to the church. Thank you for your support!

Our Fall Festival is right around the corner! Please be sure to join us on Saturday, October 18 from 11am-2pm for a fun time outside! We need as much help as we can get to ensure that this event is a success, so please sign up to serve if you have not already done so and a big thank you to those who already have. Sign up sheets are in the Narthex or you can talk to Tyler Paulsen or anyone on CFL. And be sure to spread the word by inviting others to join us for all the fun there is to be had in CHPC's Pumpkin Patch!

Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church partners with Marsh Regional Blood Center for another Blood Drive on Sunday, October 19 from 11am-3pm. Reservations are encouraged and participants can contact the Church Office prior to the event to schedule an appointment. Please note, if you have provided a blood donation after August 25, you cannot participate in this event. Contact Mike Strickler with any questions.

Don't forget that our Trunk or Treat at the end of the month will be here before we know it! Please plan to come and decorate your trunk on Saturday, October 25 from 5-6pm. We will also begin collecting Halloween candy for this event. Baskets will be labeled and in the Narthex on Sunday mornings. Please let Tyler Paulsen or Ann Johnson know if you would like to decorate a trunk to share treats with the over 400 visitors who stop by each year!

What a blessing it was to be able to serve these families in Sullivan County last month in September! We cannot wait to see what God is able to do through our mission crew here at CHPC in the coming months. Thank you for making missions a priority for our church family and may God's Spirit continue to guide us to be the hands and feet of Christ in God's world.

Want to know more about this thing everyone keeps calling the "Care Portal"? Click here to see for yourself the impact we can make by responding to requests from local school guidance counselors or social workers to help families with children who have various needs.

Parents and Youth, mark your calendars for our Holston Presbytery Youth Retreat! All students in 5th thru 12th grade are invited to join us for a wonderful weekend up at Holston Camp. Registration is $70 per student for travel, housing, and food for the weekend. All participants will also receive a sweatshirt, which is included in the final cost. On our schedule for that weekend is a trip to Mast General Store, so please bring extra cash if you would like to. We will leave from the church Friday, Nov. 14 at 5 pm. Pickup back at the church will be Sunday, Nov. 16 around noon. Please contact Tyler if you have any further questions or to RSVP! The deadline to sign up is Wednesday, October 29.

Children are always welcome in worship and have a special time together down front after the prayer of confession. Kiddos are invited to also enjoy “Children’s Church” downstairs during the sermon and may be picked up in the Kids Connection room after service.

CHPC Children’s Choir practice continues after worship. All children ages 3-11 are welcome to come and sing! Contact Emily Broadhead or Carolyn Barry for more information.

Sunday School Classes resume this coming Sunday after worship at 11:15 am. The Disciples class meets in room 218 and the Remnant class meets in room 221 to discuss that day's worship service and sermon. Please speak to David to learn more about how you can get involved in either class or other various discipleship opportunities.

The Youth Group will be meeting out in the Pumpkin Patch from 5-7 pm every Sunday this month. We will have dinner, a bible study, and typically a fun activity or game. Please bring a lawn chair and plan on helping out in the Patch with selling pumpkins. Contact Tyler if you are interested in either joining in on this ministry or supporting it in any way! Click Here to sign up to provide a meal for the kids.

The Annual Christmas Shoebox Ministry is in full swing! If you are interested in sponsoring a shoebox for a child in need, please see the sign-up sheet in the parlor. The cost is $5.00 per box and boxes will be available for pick up starting this Sunday, September 28. Instructions and gift suggestions are included in your box. All you have to do is shop and return the filled box to the Narthex by Sunday, October 26. Please speak with Gretchen Bentley or Brenda Hutchins for more details.

All items for the weekly online newsletter should be emailed to Mary at office@chpres.org by the end of the day on Tuesdays.

Please continue to pray for all those on the Prayer List:

Dolly Parton (Appalachain Prophet), Julius Maikis (Scoutmaster White's father), Flor Maldonado (Family of Gladys and Ramon Reynaga), Family of Wayne Pruett, William Savage (KC Savage's brother), Family of Charles Gibson, Fr. James Fliss (Doreen Heppert's brother), Family of Robert Blessing (Patti Garrett's father), Tina Whiteaker (Teresa Strickler's sister), Jonathan and Brenda Hutchins, Beverly Shelton, Barbara Holt, Ramona Gothard, Joyce Callahan

As well as those in Health Care/ Assisted Living Facilities:

Mary Ann Smith, Mae Dale, Sue Fortney, Linda Gibson, Millie Pruett

Do you have a specific prayer request you'd like to share?

Please contact a member of the Care Shepherds or Pastor David

and we would be happy to pray with you!