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 church family comes together one last time for this season's Lenten Suppers this coming Sunday, March 15. All are welcome to join us down in the gym at 5:00 pm to share in a potluck supper and study God's Word together. Children, youth, and adults enjoy their own special discussions after dinner at 5:30 pm and wrap up by 6:30 pm. This week's lesson focuses on the passages of Holy Saturday: Psalm 31, John 19:38-42, and Psalm 88. We can't wait to see what great things all our friends bring to share!

Please remember that volunteers are needed to help set up tables and chairs after worship this Sunday. Please speak with Elder Steve Healy if you can help ensure everyone has a seat around Christ's table!

Sunday's Scripture:

Isaiah 35:4-8, NRSV

John 9:1-41, NRSV

Sermon Title:

"Was Blind But Now I See"

Wish to worship with us again or another time during the week? Click below to view last week's service on John 4 and the Samaritan woman at the well.

The Children's Choir makes some sweet music to kick off worship this week. Come and hear this choir of angels as they make a joyful noise! Children's choir practice will resume after worship on Sunday, March 23.

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.

CHPC's "Kids Club" continues after worship at 11:15 am for children of all ages to enjoy a time of fellowship while their adults participate in Sunday School. Kiddos will enjoy some fun, game/play-oriented time in the Kids Connection Room until noon. Please speak with Tyler if your child plans to attend and spread the word about this new church activity!

Members of the congregation help deliver beds in partnership with Sleep in Heavenly Peace 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 serve in this most meaningful way.

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!

Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church hosts another Rise Against Hunger meal packing event on Sunday, April 12 as part of our Lenten discipline as a church family. 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!

It's amazing to see how the congregation is getting excited to serve in this special way. Our fundraising goal is to raise almost $7000 and we are half way there! All donations above our goal 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!

CHPC is excited to participate in Holston Habitat For Humanity's annual faith build to help Articia and her three children build a new home. 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.

Who is excited to head home to Holston Camp for the annual churchwide retreat? 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, the next batch of CHPC shirts and sweatshirts will be ordered next week. Please get your individual orders to Tyler Paulsen by Sunday, March 15 to ensure yours arrives by the upcoming Rise Against Hunger food packing event. Short-sleeve shirts will be $25, youth shirt sizes $20, and sweatshirts will be $35. Any monies raised goes to support the youth ministry who helped create this design naming what they think about our church.

A Committal service for Millie Pruett, who passed away on Saturday, February 14, will be held this Friday morning, March 13 at 11:00 am in the Columbarium. Please remember her son Paul, and all their family in your prayers as we collectively give thanks for Millie's life.

The Youth Group meets for a mid-week Lenten event this Wednesday from 6:00 to 7:00 pm in the Youth Center. Come and enjoy some snacks, a reflection, and fun games like imposter! Contact Tyler if you are interested.

CHPC's "Songspiration" prayer gathering continues this coming Wednesday 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 "Blessings" by Laura Story. You can listen to her song here on youtube and even more about it in a little behind the scenes video here. Please contact Gretchen Bentley to learn more or even suggest a song!

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 will be here soon! 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 much appreciated to make this fun tradition happen and we hope to have even more children this year! Please drop off any donations in the Narthex. No nuts please. Thank you so much for helping to make this an egg-cellent time for all God's beloved children!

CHPC partners with Marsh Regional Blood Center on Sunday, April 19 for another blood drive. This is an amazing way to give back in celebration of Christ's Resurrection on Easter! Please note that those who have given blood after February 22 will not be able to participate at this time. Call the church office to sign up.

The Women's Ministry heads to Montreat this summer 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 event here from Montreat's website and register as a commuter here. Please let Gretchen Bentley or Lisa Pecorini know to reserve you a room for this wonderful weekend!

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 infant grandson born with 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 & Carolyn Barry, Jo Ann Michaels, Bobbie Cooper (Sharon Pugh's mother), 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!