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!

The Churchwide Retreat is only two months away and we are so excited to be headed back home to Holston Camp! All are welcome to join us the weekend of May 1-3 in Banner Elk, North Carolina. This year's theme focuses on the four words offered by the youth group to describe CHPC - Compassionate, Charitable, Uplifting, and Accepting.

Costs vary by length of stay, and type of accommodation: 

• Guenther Lodge (Hotel style, with all linens included)

Double occupancy full bed with private bath - $155 per Adult

Twin bed double occupancy with shared bath - $125 per Adult

• Cabin (no linens included)

Twin bunk beds (each room sleeps 4) with shared bath

Children 4 and under are free

Students K-12 are $50

Adults: $105

• Day Rates (covering meals)

Adults:$55

Students K-12 $30

Children 4 and under: free

Please speak with Gretchen Bentley, David Randolph, or Tyler Paulsen to learn more about this fun annual tradition of our church family. Sign up in the Narthex this Sunday or call the church office to reserve your spot.

Speaking of shirts, the first batch is almost sold out and we are taking orders for round two! March 15 is the deadline to order the next batch of swag with Tyler Paulsen. Short-sleeve shirts will be $25, youth shirt sizes $20, and sweatshirts will be $35. 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.

Sunday's Scripture:

Psalm 29, NRSV

John 4:1-42, NRSV

Sermon Title:

"Give me this water..."

Wish to worship with us again or another time during the week?

Click below to view last week's worship service on John 3.

The Flowers in the Sanctuary are given to the glory of God and placed in memory of Billie W. Bland, by Mark and Karen Bland.

Adult Sunday School Classes continue after worship at 11:15 am. The Disciples Class meets in room 218 and the Remnant Class meets in room 221. Please speak with David to learn more about either group or how you can get further involved in various adult discipleship opportunities.

The Children's Choir practice continues this week after worship. All children ages 3-11 are welcome to come sing and play! Please contact Jean Fletcher or Laura Wicker for details or to learn how to get involved. Parents: please note the children's choir is scheduled to sing on Sunday, March 15.

CHPC's "Kids Club" is be offered after Children's Choir for any parents interested in participating in an Adult Sunday School class. Kiddos will enjoy some fun, game/play-oriented time in the Kids Connection Room until the Sunday School hour concludes. Please speak with Tyler if your child plans to attend.

CHPC's Lenten Suppers continue this Sunday, March 8! All are welcome to join us down in the gym at 5:00 pm to share in a meal and study God's Word together. Children, youth, and adults enjoy their own special discussions after supper at 5:30 pm and wrap up by 6:30 pm. This week's lesson focuses on the passages of Good Friday: Psalm 120, John 19:13-30, and Psalm 22.

Please note, the final Lenten Supper for the season will be held on Sunday, March 15 and is a potluck supper :)

CHPC participates in the 2026 Faith Build with Habitat For Humanity to help Articia and her three children build a new home. There will be a ground braking next week and all supporters are welcome to attend!

Our church family will serve on April 14, 15, 17, and 18 to work on various projects, including: Siding prep, Siding installation, Soffit, clean up, lunch preparation, and as always some electrical work! Registration must be done online through Habitat's website. Donations are also being accepted to support this ministry. Please speak with Terri Marcum, Sharon Pugh, or any of "The Regulars" to learn more.

Donations may be brought to the gym starting on Saturday, March 21. Please no broken items, clothes, or shoes. Volunteers are needed to staff the sorting and the sale. Sign up on Sunday's in the parlor or by calling the church office. Spread the word by sharing the facebook event here!

As part of CHPC's Lenten discipline, our church family is hosting another Rise Against Hunger meal packing event on Sunday, April 12! This is the perfect way for us to celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord on the Second Sunday of Easter. All are welcome to join us for a short communion service at 10:00 am in the Sanctuary before we go downstairs to the gym to pack 16,750 meals in two hours. There are many different ways to serve during this event, from sitting down to count supplies, all the way to standing up to pack boxes. Please come and help us be the hands and feet of Jesus to the world!

Donations are currently being accepted to support this international ministry. Our goal is to raise almost $7000 and any extra donations will go to address food insecurity here at home through the work of Meals on Wheels of Colonial Heights. Please speak with Karen Dale or any member of the Missions Committee to learn more about how you can help!

Save the date for another blood drive in partnership with Marsh Regional Blood Center from 11-3pm on Sunday, April 19 in the church parking lot. Please note that you are not able to participate if you have given blood after February 22. Sign up with the church office and contact Mike Strickler with questions.

A Committal service for Millie Pruett, who passed away on Saturday, February 14, will be held on Friday, March 13 in the Columbarium. Please keep her son Paul, and all their family in your prayers as we all prepare to give thanks for Millie's life.

There are a few dates left on the Meal Train to support the Hutchins family as Emily and Jon continue to care for Baby Jonathan during his first two months. Please click the link here if you would like to help feed this sweet family as they keep getting to know one another better and better.

CHPC partners with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to deliver 24 beds in the afternoon on Sunday, March 15 . This is a powerful way to share Christ's love to a child in need. Please contact Allen Booth if you would like to participate.

The Youth Group gathers for a mid-week Lenten event each Wednesday from 6:00 to 7:00 pm in the Youth Center. Come and enjoy some snacks, a meaningful discussion about all that Lent has to offer us spiritually, and even a bit of fun too!

All are welcome to participate in CHPC's "Songspirtation" prayer gathering on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:15 pm in the parlor. This lay-led time of communal prayer reflects on a different song throughout the season of Lent, and next week's will be "Even If" by "MercyMe". You can listen to here on youtube. Please contact Gretchen Bentley to learn more.

The CHPC Easter 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 an Easter Lily that will be used to decorate the church or a monetary contribution to our Renovation Fund. Lilies are $12 and forms are available on the information table in the narthex. The order for these lilies must be returned by Sunday, March 22. Any monetary contributions to the Renovation Fund should be given by March, 29. Please speak with a member of the worship committee with any questions.

Holy Week is on the way! Please save the dates for special services on Palm Sunday (3/29 at 10:00 am), Maundy Thursday (4/2 at 7:30 pm), and Easter (4/5 at 8:15 am & 10:00 am). The Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held at 9:00 am on Easter Sunday, April 20. Candy donations are appreciated to make this fun tradition happen. Please drop off any donations in the Narthex. No nuts please. We appreciate your help in making this an egg-cellent time for all God's beloved children!

The Women's Ministry heads to Montreat later this year for the annual Women's Connection Conference from August 14-16. The cost is $252 and $25 for food. Lodging is provided by our friends at First Presbyterian Church, Kingsport. The keynote speaker is Kristin Kobes Du Mez, author of the New York Times bestseller, Jesus and John Wayne. Learn more about this great event here from Montreat's website and register as a commuter here. It’s a wonderful weekend. Please let Gretchen Bentley or Lisa Pecorini know to reserve you a room.

All items for the weekly online newsletter should be emailed to David by the end of the day Tuesday.

Prayer Requests 

Thor Hamilton Bos (Karen and Mark Bland's grandson born February 2 who is having severe heart difficulties), Bill Schaefer (awaiting kidney transplant) and his family, Family of Millie Pruett, Family of Scott Gilham (Friends of Karen Bennett), Family of Julius Maikis (Scoutmaster White's father), Debbie Ford (Gina Ford's sister in law), Jud Barry, Jo Ann Michaels, Bobbie Cooper (Sharon Pugh's mother), Andrew Johnson (Ann & Larry's son), Unnamed health request for a friend, Vicki Weber (Marissa Paulsen's mother), Jay Walters, Fr. James Fliss (Doreen Heppert's brother), Tina Whiteaker (Teresa Strickler's sister), Beverly Shelton, Barbara Holt, Joyce Callahan

Health Care/ Assisted Living Facilities

Dixie Keith, Mary Ann Smith, Mae Dale, Linda Gibson

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!