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 Wonderful Lessons & Carols Service!

Last Sunday's Service of Lessons and Carols was such a terrific time of worship to share! It was wonderful celebrating the coming of Emmanuel - God with us! Thank you to our many volunteers and dedicated musical staff members who have worked so hard to make this festive service possible!

Wish to worship with us again after such a special service? Click below to make a joyful noise with your church family anytime of the week.

 
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Tuesday night we had a simply magical Christmas Eve Candlelight service. Thanks to every person who attended, to every hand that held up the flame of Christ, to every voice that joined in singing worship to the newborn King, and to every heart who shined their light with us this Christmas. Many blessings to all this Christmas season!

This Sunday in Worship: December 29, 2024

First Sunday of Christmas

 


Sunday's Scripture:

Colossians 3:12-17, NRSV

Luke 2:41-52, NRSV


Sermon Title:

Empty Boxes

Youth Group Christmas Party!

 

We had such an awesome time at our CHPC Youth Group Christmas Party and we couldn't help but share some pictures with you! Thanks to all the students who came and participated. It was a great way to celebrate the season together. And a special thanks to the Randolph family for hosting and feeding all of us! We are looking forward to much more of this kind of fun in the New Year!


Grace and peace,

Tyler Paulsen

Upcoming Worship Volunteer Training

Are you interested in serving during Sunday worship? It takes over twenty people to help us worship on a typical Sunday morning. A worship volunteer training is scheduled on Sunday, January 12 after Sunday School at noon for anyone interested in serving as a liturgist, usher, or communion preparer. Lunch will be provided for all those who attend. Please let David know if you’re interested in serving and planning on attending this event.

Faith Formation Brainstorming Event

COME ONE AND ALL to a Faith Formation Brainstorming Event on Wednesday, January 15 at 6pm. Don’t worry, NO ONE will be asked to serve on the committee and NO ONE will be asked to head up a project; The only thing we will be discerning will be how God is leading us to feel, know, and share the love of Christ in this new year. Food and Drink will be served and the meeting will last ONLY ONE HOUR. Please come ready to share ideas that can nurture and deepen our faith and relationship with God and with one another. 


In Christ,

- Karen Bennett

Congregational News

Sunday School Classes take a break this Sunday, 29th and will resume the following week. Sunday after worship at 11:15 am to discuss the final chapter of the Advent study book, "Names of the Messiah". The Disciples Class meets in room 218 and the Remnant Class meets in room 221. All are welcome to either of these gatherings!


The church office will be closed on Wednesday, January 1 in honor of New Years Day. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, January 2.


The Youth Group returns in the new year with their regular Sunday evening bible study on January 5 at 5:00 pm. Contact Tyler if you wish to participate or support this ministry!


Schedules for serving in the nursery and with the children's ministry are being made now for the new year.  Volunteers are needed to help support this meaningful ministry as we have welcomed new children into the life of our church family. Please consider offering your time and talents to help share the love of Christ with the smallest members of our faith community. Contact Tyler to sign up to serve today!


Thank you to everyone who supported this year's Christmas Joy Special Offering! Your gift supports current and retired church leaders and helps to develop new leaders at Presbyterian-related schools and colleges serving communities of color. To give, use the offering envelope provided or give onlinePlease also let Sarah know to credit your gift to this offering.


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!


As 2024 comes to a close, we continue to prepare for Christ’s coming by generously giving of our tithes and offering. Thank you for your continued support of Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church and for the ministry you help to offer in our community and beyond. Please make sure any final contributions are postmarked by December 31 to be included in this year's final giving statement. Please contact Sarah Johnson if you have any questions about your giving or to set up a pledge for 2025.


All items for the weekly online newsletter should be emailed to Mary at office@chpres.org by noon on Wednesday.

Prayer Requests 

Emily Bowman, Joyce Callahan, Ramona Gothard, Barbara Holt,

Beverly Shelton, Boyd Holder, Bethany Thompson, Bonnie Cole,

Julius Maikis, Dixie Keith, Charles Gibson, Donna Whitson,

Denise and Al Doty, Jonathan and Brenda Hutchins, Dennis Vaughn (Denise Doty's brother), Family of Betty McMillin, Family of Lisa Mahon



Health Care/ Assisted Living Facilities

Ginny Snow, Sue Fortney, Charles and Linda Gibson, Wayne & Millie Pruett

 
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Kingsport, TN 37663
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