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!

Our Fall Youth Retreat was one for the books! We had such a good time up in Banner Elk a few weekends ago. Thanks to Holston Presbytery Camp & Retreat Center for hosting and feeding us. Thanks to all the leaders from Holston Presbytery for planning and organizing the chaos! Thanks to Teresa Kendall, the pastor of Piney Flats Presbyterian Church for being our preacher for the weekend. She earned the nickname Queen T! And of course, thank you CHPC, for sending us out and welcoming us back home after such an amazing trip. We hope greatly that we represented you well and are indebted to you for helping shape and form our group for community both within our church, throughout our presbytery, and in the world!

Sunday's Scripture:

Isaiah 2:1-5, NRSV

Matthew 24:36-44, NRSV

Sermon Title:

"An Unexpected Hour"

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All are welcome to join us on Wednesday, December 3 for our final Fall First of the year! We will meet downstairs in the gym at 5:15 pm for some much needed mid-week church fellowship. We'll share a meal together, partake in an optional activity, and beyond that, do nothing but spend meaningful time as a family of faith! This month, we'll celebrate the upcoming holiday with a Yuletide craft that is perfect for all God's children of any age!

Family and friends are most welcome, so please spread the word about this monthly ministry!

Special thanks to everyone who brought a Thanksgiving box to donate to families in need! Because of this ministry partnership with Colonial Heights Christian Church, 52 people in our community will be able to enjoy a bountiful meal of their own this Thanksgiving! Thank you for generosity and for sharing the good gifts of God's blessing with others this holiday season.

Don't forget that Angel Tree gifts are to be returned by this coming Sunday, November 30! All donations go to support CHPC's annual support of foster children in Sullivan County. Learn more from our partners "Cap the Gap" or by contacting any of the Angel Tree Captains for more details.

Thank you to all who ordered poinsettias as part of the CHPC Christmas Memorial Gifts program. All names will be printed in the bulletin on Sunday, December 21 and any poinsettias may be picked up after the Christmas Eve service. Monetary contributions may still be offered through December 15 and will go to support the church's renovation fund.

The Season of Advent kicks off this Sunday and we would love it if you planned on joining us in worship! Sunday Morning services focus on the traditional seasonal themes of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. The Sacrament of Communion will be celebrated in worship on Sunday, December 7, Wednesday, December 10, and Wednesday, December 24. Several special services are scheduled in the coming weeks, such as a Wholeness & Healing Service and a Children's Christmas Pageant during our annual Lessons & Carols Service, and we welcome all our friends in the community to attend as we anxiously away the coming of the Christ-Child this Christmas. "Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to rescue O Israel."

Save the date for a special kids Christmas event on Saturday, December 6! Parents, enjoy a kid-free Saturday morning to check items off of the Yuletide to-do list! Kids who are three and up are invited to enjoy a CHPC Christmas Party! We'll have snacks, games, crafts, a short film, and pizza for lunch! Please take advantage of a morning 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!

Advent begins in earnest and while the next month of life will be a bit more cheery, it will also be a bunch more chaotic for most of us. During this time of year, it is fair to say that many are also torn by how to feel or for feeling many different emotions when our world tells us its only ok to feel one.

In December, grief can be just as abundant as holiday cheer. And so, in the midst of the busy holiday season, we invite you to join us at CHPC for a special evening service of peace, comfort, & solitude. Come pray with us on Wednesday, December 10th at 6pm as we gather around Christ's Table where all are welcome!

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!

Short-sleeve shirts will be $25, youth shirt sizes $20, and sweatshirts will be $35. These will be available to order 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. The deadline to sign up for one of these shirts will be Tuesday, December 9th. 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.

The Church Office will be closed November 27 and 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Regular office hours will resume on Monday, December 1. We hope that you have a safe and enjoyable holiday!

Condolences are offered to the family of Jonathan Hutchins who passed away on Friday, November 21. A Service of Witness to the Resurrection will be held in the sanctuary on Monday, December 22 at 11:00 am. The family will receive friends during a visitation at the church starting at 10:00 am. Please keep Brenda, Jon, Emily, Whitney, Dan, their granddaughters, and his step-mother Jackie in your prayers over the days ahead.

All children are welcome in worship this coming Sunday 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 service.

CHPC’s Children’s Choir practice resumes after worship on Sunday, November 30 in preparation for our annual Lessons & Carols Service. All children ages 3-11 are welcome to come sing and play with this great group! 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 weekly bible study this Sunday, November 30 at 5:00 pm in the Youth Center. If you are interested in either joining in on this ministry or supporting it in another way, please contact Tyler. One very important way you can help is to Click Here to sign up to provide a meal! Thank you for feeding this wonderful group of God's beloved children!

Do you or your family have a Christmas Card or holiday photo to share? The church will be decorating our office bulletin board with photos to welcome visitors this Advent season. Please drop by a card or photo by the church so we can pin your smiling face on the board to show the warmth of this wonderful church family :)

Save the Date for CHPC's Annual Congregational Christmas Celebration after worship on Sunday, December 7. All are welcome to enjoy a nice lunch with your church family as we anxiously await the coming of the Christ-child this Christmas. Carolers will head out at 12:30 pm to visit homebound members of the congregation. Please contact David if you would like to spread some Christmas cheer by singing loud for all to hear!

The Women's Ministry hosts a Christmas Celebration on Sunday, December 14 at 2:00 pm in the Youth Center complete with a White Elephant gift exchange! Please bring a gift that is used, created, or new (10 dollars or less) to share. Additionally, let's add to the holiday cheer by bringing a favorite finger food or dessert to share. Speak with Gretchen Bentley or Karen Dale to learn more. 

It’s not too late to return the annual Time & Talent survey to share how God is calling you to serve in the new year. Additional surveys are in the Narthex. Thank you for your willingness to volunteer and support the ministry of this church family!

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:

Family of Jonathan Hutchins, Vicki Weber (Marissa Paulsen's mother),

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), 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!