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!

What a month we've had here at Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church! The Pumpkin Patch has come and gone; we started with a tractor trailer of pumpkins and sold over 18,700 dollars worth of beautiful gourds; we've hosted several amazing events and services; Christmas shoe boxes have been collected; missional activities have made a difference in our community; and all the while you have continued to faithfully accept God's call to love others as the body of Christ!

Thank you for the many ways you have helped to make the ministry of this church possible throughout this past month. Thank you for visiting and volunteering in the pumpkin patch to raise over 7,000 dollars in support of our youth going to Montreat this summer; thank you for putting on a fall festival for over 350 people in our community; thank you for giving out candy to over 400 of God's beloved children during the annual Trunk or Treat; thank you for bringing your furry friends for our first Blessing of the Animals Service; thank you for faithfully discerning what God has called us to give in order to pursue God's good dream as a congregation; thank you for continuing to participate in the everyday work of the church as we help realize God's Kingdom on earth as it is in heaven; thank you for joyfully worshiping together as a family of faith; and thank you for being a place of prayer, peace, joy, and love!!!

Of course, a huge part of the reason we find ourselves outside in a pumpkin patch every October is to support our Youth Ministry. If you are interested in either joining in on this ministry or supporting it in another way, contact Tyler. Or you can Click Here to sign up to provide a meal for the kids during our weekly bible study.

As a reminder, our Youth is preparing for a trip to Holston Camp and Retreat Center for a Presbytery wide Youth Retreat. In a few weeks, our church's youth will join other middle and high school students from throughout our Presbytery. This year along with two adult chaperones, we will be taking ten students on this trip! Please keep our group in mind that weekend, pray that we have a safe, fun, fruitful, and blessed trip up the mountain!

Sunday's Scripture:

Amos 5:18-24, NRSV

Matthew 25:1-13, NRSV

Sermon Title:

"Ready or Not..."

Wish to worship with us again or during the week? Click below to view last week's service in celebration of the 1700 anniversary of the Nicene Creed, the oldest ecumenical statement of faith of the Church!

All Saints Sunday is a celebration of thanksgiving to God for those who over this past year have gone before us into life eternal. The following names were honored this past Sunday in worship:

Robert Wayne Bailey

Ruby Jo Benson

Robert Altland Blessing

Eduardo Antonio Dimas

Charlie Gibson*

Maylin Gonzalez

Rebecca Harr

Gilbert Lieber

Lisa Mahon*

Flor Maldonado

John Charles McNeeley

Wayne Pruett*

Dorothy Rowland*

Carolyn Sade

Elaine Elrod Sargent

Michael Wayne Seale

Ginny Snow*

Donna Whitson*

Lucille Winegar

Samuel Matthew Willis

* denotes a member

of the congregation

Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. Yes, says the Spirit, they will rest from their labors, for their deeds will follow them. (Rev. 13:14)

With believers in every time and place, we rejoice that nothing in life or in death can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Having come together on All Saints Sunday to celebrate the lives of those we love and who have gone on before us, we invite you and our greater community to participate in a special workshop about the topic of "A Good Death" on Saturday, November 22 from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm in the gym. Speakers include a pastor, a therapist, a chaplain, a medical doctor, and a lawyer who will lead us in intentional conversations covering topics of theology, funerals, grief, hospice care, medical directives, estate planning, and more. The greatest goal of the day is to demystify the subject of death in a way that allows us to approach it with grace and love instead of fear. The cost is $10 and will go to provide lunch for all who register. Please speak with David to learn more and to RSVP. Family and friends are most welcome, so please spread the word to those who might be interested in joining us for this important conversation.

CHPC and Colonial Heights Christian Church are partnering to provide food boxes for local families in need of a meal on Thanksgiving. Please pick up a suggestion card and cardboard box from the parlor. Boxes will be collected from now until Sunday, November 23 and may be dropped off at the church office throughout the week. Thank you for supporting this local mission!

CHPC partners with Cap the Gap for this year's Angel Tree ministry in support of foster children in Sullivan County. Information is available in the Narthex, so please stop by before or after worship to pick a child's name to bless with a Christmas gift this year! The deadline for returning Angel Tree gifts will be November 30th. Please contact any of the Angel Tree Captains or Terri Marcum with any questions.

We are excited to announce that new Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church swag is on the way! The Youth Group worked hard to put together the design that will be on the back of each garment. When reflecting on their church family, these four words--compassionate, charitable, uplifting, and accepting--were the thoughts they had about their congregation! Both short sleeve shirts and sweatshirts will be available to order for reasonable prices from our online partner soon, but please begin to let the church office know if you already have planned what you'd like to order. Any monies raised will go to support the youth ministry as they remind us all of how God looks at each beloved child of God.

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

CHPC’s Children’s Choir practice continues after worship in preparation to sing on November 16. All children ages 3-11 are welcome to come sing and play! Please speak with Carolyn Barry or Emily Broadhead to get involved.

Sunday School Classes continue this 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 continues its regular Bible Study this Sunday night from 5-6:30 in the Youth Center. Please contact Tyler if you are interested in either joining in on this ministry or supporting it in any way!

Parents - Save the date for a special kids Christmas event on Saturday December 6! More details to follow but please take advantage of a morning kid free at the beginning of the month before the Holiday season gets too busy! Contact Tyler Paulsen with any questions, to volunteer, or to sign your child up!



The CHPC Christmas Memorial Gifts program is for those who wish to give a memorial gift to honor or remember those special people who have been a part of our life. You may choose to give a poinsettia that will be used to decorate the church or a monetary contribution to our Renovation Fund. The cost for a poinsettia is $10. All names will be printed in the bulletin on Sunday, December 21. Poinsettias may be picked up after the Christmas Eve service. Order forms are available in the narthex and should be ordered by November 25. Please make any monetary contributions by December 15.

Thank you for prayerfully considering how we may live into God’s “dream” as a church family in the upcoming year. Additional stewardship packets are available in the Narthex or on the church website. Any financial questions may be addressed to Sarah Johnson in the office.

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:

Jay Walters, Richard Bilbro (Cecil Bilbro's brother), Esther Favors

(Tyler Paulsen's abuela), Baby Justice Gilreath, Julius Maikis

(Scoutmaster White's father), William Savage (KC Savage's brother),

Fr. James Fliss (Doreen Heppert's brother), Tina Whiteaker

(Teresa Strickler's sister), Jonathan and Brenda Hutchins,

Beverly Shelton, Barbara Holt, 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!