It's time to make the dream of celebrating New Years Eve happen at a decent and orderly time, as our church family celebrates the holiday with our friends from across the pond! This coming Sunday, December 31, we will gather for fellowship and fun in the gym from 6-8pm to play games while celebrating the New Year at 7pm based on Greenwich Mean Time in London. Please bring your favorite snack to share and your favorite game to enjoy with old and new friends. All are welcome!

The Season of Christmas continues in worship this upcoming New Year's Eve at 10am, as we focus on the story of the hymn, "Amazing Grace" by English clergyman and poet, John Newton (1725-1807).

Sunday's scriptures are Psalm 51 and 1 Chronicles 17:16-27, NRSV.

All are welcome to share the Peace of Christ with coffee and fellowship before worship beginning at 9:30am in the Parlor. Hope to see you there!

"The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it!" - John 1:5, NLT

Thank you to all who celebrated the birth of Christ on Christmas Eve at Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church!

Click below to worship with us again anytime by returning to Luke's Christmas pageant or to John's well illuminated residence.

Christmas Eve Morning

at Luke's

Luke 2:1-20, NRSV

Christmas Eve Night

at John's



John 1:1-14, NRSV

Are you interested in serving during Sunday worship? A worship volunteer training is scheduled on Sunday, January 14 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. This is a great way to jump into the life of the church! Please let David know you're interested in serving.

The Women's Ministry is sponsoring an outing on Wednesday, January 17 to join a Women's Build hosted by Holston Habitat for Humanity. This is a wonderful opportunity for women to work together and serve in their community. Volunteers will work under the guidance of construction professionals and alongside other volunteers to build a home for Chris, Christina, and their three children in Kingsport, TN.

Due to the activities planned for this date, volunteers must be at least 16 years old. To support Chris & Christina's building costs, there is a $25 Participation Donation. Women Build volunteers will receive a boxed lunch and a commemorative t-shirt. Any woman who wants to learn how to build and construct a home is invited to join us! No experience is necessary.

Click below to sign up. If you plan on attending, contact Brenda Clark so you can join the carpooling from the church, as there is limited parking on site. 

PDA seeks to find solutions to alleviate the human suffering happening in Gaza by supporting partners in Palestine and Israel who are responding to the needs of neighbors and strangers in their midst, no matter their religious beliefs, political views, or nationality. We are called to care for all of God’s children, especially those in war-torn communities, by responding to the urgent needs of those directly affected by the current conflict. Please pray for peace and safe passage for those seeking help and fleeing the ongoing chaos.

More can be learned about PDA's important work here by visiting their website. If you feel called to contribute financially, please do so through PDA's giving portal here. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayers for peace!

To show our appreciation upon his retirement, CHPC is collecting monies for a “Love Offering” for Perry Dyke to thank him for his years of service. All checks should be made payable to Perry Dykes. Any remaining gifts may be left in Perry's mailbox in the copy room.

The Remnant Sunday School Class meets after worship this Sunday to discuss the the scripture readings and the story of Amazing Grace. All are welcome to participate in the conversation in Room 221.

The church office will be closed on Monday, January 1 in honor of the New Year's Day. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, January 2. 

The Youth Group returns in the new year with it's Sunday evening bible study series on January 7 at 5:00pm. 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!

Condolences are offered to the family of Jean Faries who passed away on Tuesday, December 19. A small family service and committal will be held on Tuesday, January 16. Please hold Jean's children, John Faries and Jill Rinaldo, and their entire extended family in prayer as they prepare to give thanks for Jean's life.

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. Gifts may still be offered online. Please also let Sarah know to credit your gift to the offering.

Thank you for your continued financial support of Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church throughout this past year! As 2023 comes to a close, please ensure any final contributions are postmarked by December 31 to be included in this year's final giving statement. Statements will be mailed by the end of January. Please contact Sarah Johnson at finance@chpres.org if you have any questions. Thank you for your generous gifts that help to make our collective ministry possible!

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

Prayer Requests 

Leon Boyd, Emily Bowman, Joyce Callahan, Susan Fernandez,

Ramona Gothard, Barbara Holt, Beverly Shelton, Ginny Snow, Lee Walker, Boyd Holder, Janice Mullins, Bobbie Cooper (Sharon Pugh's mother),

family of Wayne Fortner (Lisa Robinette's brother in law), Sue Fischer, Bethany Thompson, Wilma Bennett (Doug Bennett's mother),

Jean Watson (Cari Parker's Aunt)

Health Care/ Assisted Living Facilities

Anne Hertel, Evelyn Hill, Sue Fortney, Charles and Linda Gibson,

Betty McMillin, Wayne & Millie Pruett, Charlie Hasbrouck, Lois Carter

213 Colonial Heights Rd,

Kingsport, TN 37663

423-239-9194

www.chpres.org