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!

In ten days, we again experience the many emotions associated with the palms, the passion, and the resurrection! This is but one of the reasons our church family offered our recent Sunday Night Lenten Suppers which focused on the Psalms of Holy Week. These powerful pieces of poetry help us to better recognize and even express the many feelings present throughout this familiar story of joy and hope, despair and grief, confusion and anger, grace and love.

All are welcome to join us for our Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service in the sanctuary on April 2 at 7: 30 pm. We will enjoy a contemplative time of worship filled with scripture, communion, and prayer as we walk with Christ from the Last Supper to the Tomb.

Things kick off on Easter Sunday, April 5, with a "Sunrise Service" at 8:15 am centered around the communion table. This thirty minute outdoor service under the big oak tree grounds us in the glorious revelation of Christ's resurrection as we give thanks for this greatest gift of grace. The annual Easter Egg Hunt follows at 9:15 am and absolutely everyone is invited! Children can enjoy two rounds of egg hunting and candy, and adults can enjoy multiple cups of coffee and even your favorite sweet treat! Help is needed to make this an egg-cellent time for all. 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. Members of the congregation are also encouraged to bring both sweet and savory items to share during this time of fellowship so we have a great balance for everyone to enjoy! Please sign up to bring your favorite Easter Snack in the Narthex or speak with a member the CFL committee if you have any questions.

Things move inside at 9:30 am for our regular time of fellowship in the narthex and parlor. Our Easter Sunday worship service will be held in the Sanctuary at 10:00 am and will be livestreamed on youtube. Please spread the word and invite your family and friends as we give thanks for the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ!

Sunday's Scripture:

John 11:7-27, NRSV

John 12:1-12, NRSV

Sermon Title:

"Costly Grace"

Wish to worship with us again or another time during the week? Click below to view last week's service on John 9 and the man born blind.

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.

The Children's Choir offered a beautiful song to kick off worship last week! Thank you to our kiddos, their folks, and our teachers Jean Fletcher and Laura Wicker for making that joyful noise happen! Children's choir practice returns after worship this week in the Children's Connection room. CHPC's "Kids Club" continues after choir practice while their adults participate in Sunday School until noon. Please speak with Tyler if your child plans to attend and spread the word about this new church activity!

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.

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!

Your Session met on Monday, March 16 for our regularly stated meeting. A devotional and prayer were led by Elder Karen Bennett followed by approval of minutes and receipt of committee reports. The Campus Improvement Committee's architectural vision for the future of CHPC's facility was formally received and special thanks given to the members of this committee for their hard work over the past two years. The committee was formally dissolved and a time to share more information with the congregation will be scheduled for a date after Easter. CHPC has agreed to host a local piano studio for their spring recital on Sunday, April 12 in the Sanctuary. The next stated Session meeting will be held on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 5:30 pm in room 221.

In Christ,

Cari Parker (Clerk of Session, Pro Temp) & David Randolph (Moderator) 

Starting this Sunday, the steeple entrance (the main entrance past the big oak tree) will be locked after worship begins to enhance safety. This was approved by Session along with steps to make sure our wonderful ushers and elders in charge monitor this entrance to make sure we continue to welcome any worshippers who may come to the door after service begins.

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!

On Monday, March 9, Holston Habitat for Humanity gathered with volunteers, partners, and community members to celebrate the groundbreaking of Articia’s future Habitat home located at 129 W. Wanola Avenue, Kingsport. The ceremony marked the start of construction and the beginning of a new chapter for Articia and her family. Many thanks to those who have made donations through the church as we have already collected over $7,000 to help make this house into a home!

Volunteers are still needed for the dates of April 14, 15, 17, and 18!!! If you can participate in the event, please sign up by going to www.holstonhabitat.org/articiasbuild or by contacting Mandy Penz, Volunteer Manager, at 423-239-7689, ext. 801 or by email at volunteer@holstonhabitat.org. Please speak with Terri Marcum, Sharon Pugh, or any of "The Regulars" to learn more about supporting this meaningful mission partner of our church family.

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, & 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.

Do you, or someone you know, have the gift of music leadership and are ready to help others make a joyful noise in worship? Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church is looking for our next Praise Band Leader to enhance our blended worship service. Interested individuals should review the job ad below and follow instructions on our website.

Members are asked to please share this opportunity with those who might be interested learning more.

The Youth Group enjoys a sabbath rest this Sunday night and resumes meeting on Sunday, March 29 for Bible Study. The mid-week Lenten gathering continues on Wednesdays throughout Lent 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 "The Prayer of St. Patrick" by Rend Collective in honor of the recent holiday. You can listen to their song here on youtube. Please contact Gretchen Bentley to learn more or even suggest a song!



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!