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 Garage Sale is finally upon us! The sale kicked off yesterday with a special pre-sale event and we welcomed over 200 people! Thank you to all our volunteers who have spent the past week receiving, sorting, and pricing all of the items in support of this year's event. The regular sale begins Friday and runs from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. Saturday the sale will be open from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. Thank you again to all the volunteers who help to make this major undertaking of our church family happen! Please spread the word by sharing our recent facebook posts here and contact Doris Fields if you are willing to help us wrap things up.

Sunday's Scriptures:

John 12:12-15, 19, NRSV

John 13:1-17, 34-35, NRSV

John 18:28-38a, NRSV

Sermon Title:

"Love is the Truth"

Wish to worship with us again or another time during the week? Click below to view last week's service on John 11 and 12 and Martha's and Mary's faithful response to Jesus raising of Lazarus from the dead.

In celebration of Palm Sunday, we will have a Processional of Palms at the beginning of our service. Children, the choir, and the entire congregation are invited to participate! If you would like to join in, please meet in the Narthex during the Passing of the Peace and be sure to grab a palm!

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.

CHPC's "Kids Club" continues after choir practice in the Children's Connection Room while their adults participate in Sunday School until noon. Please speak with Tyler if your child plans to attend and keep spreading the word about this wonderful church activity for our kiddos!

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 note classes will take a break after Easter and resume on Sunday, April 19. Speak with David to learn more about either group or how you can get further involved in various adult discipleship opportunities.

Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church partners with other congregations throughout the PC(USA) by collecting a special offering for One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS). These special gifts help to share God's love with our neighbors in need around the world. You can read more about here. From initial disaster response to ongoing community development, the different programs supported by OGHS fit together to serve individuals and communities by providing safety, sustenance, and hope. CHPC celebrates a special offering this Sunday, March 29, during worship. You may give online here or pick up a brochure in the narthex to see how you can help. Thank you for your support!

Join us for our Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service on April 2 at 7:30 pm in the Sanctuary. This service will be filled with scripture, communion, and prayer as we walk with Christ from the Last Supper on Thursday to the Tomb of Good Friday. Please note this service will not be live streamed.

All are welcome to join us for three different events on Easter Sunday, April 5, as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord! This glorious day begins with a 30 minute "Sunrise Service" at 8:15 am outside under the old oak tree which includes the sacrament of communion. The Easter egg hunt follows shortly thereafter at 9:00 am in the courtyard. Children can enjoy two rounds of egg hunting and candy, and adults can enjoy coffee and your favorite sweet treat!

Things then 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!

Help is needed to make this Easter celebration an egg-cellent time for all. Candy donations for the Egg hunt are much appreciated to make this fun tradition happen. 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.

Please join us in celebrating another wonderful opportunity to share our mission to “serve others as led by the Holy Spirit, the Church, the community and the world” by participating in the upcoming Rise Against Hunger meal packaging event scheduled for April 12, 2026. All participants who plan to attend this event should register using the link below. This link is unique to CHPC and should be easy to navigate. There is a need for 8-12 people to help with setting up for the event from 8:45 until 10:15 as well as persons needed to help clean up after the event. Please use the following link and sign up for these needed spots as well as for participation in the packaging of meals. Do note that there will an opportunity at the door the day of the event to register if you have not been able to do so in advance! 

http://events.riseagainsthunger.org/colonialheightspresbyterian2026

The plan is to provide 16,632 meals in just a few hours and we are grateful for your help! Our fundraising goal is to raise almost $7000 and we are almost 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. Join us through your monetary donations, prayers, and participation in this exciting opportunity! Please speak with Karen Dale or any member of the Missions Committee to learn more about how you can help!

All are welcome to join us for the annual Churchwide retreat from 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 resumes their regular Bible Study this coming Sunday night, March 29, from 5:00 to 6:30 pm in the youth center. The mid-week Lenten gathering continues this Wednesday from 6:00 to 7:00 pm as well. Come and enjoy some snacks, a reflection, and fun games with friends! Please contact Tyler if you are interested in participating or learning more about this meaningful ministry. 

Sunday night meals are still needed in support of this important ministry for upcoming gatherings. Please sign up online by using the church's meal train found here if you are able to help in this way.

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. All are welcome to participate in this intentional act as we prepare for the events of Holy Week. Please contact Gretchen Bentley to learn more or suggest a song!

The Annual Habitat For Humanity Faith Build is scheduled for April 14, 15, 17, and 18 and CHPC will be doing our part to help turn Articia's house into a home. Interested volunteers may sign up online by going to www.holstonhabitat.org/articiasbuild. You can also contact Habitat's Volunteer Manager, Mandy Penz, at 423-239-7689, ext. 801 or by email at volunteer@holstonhabitat.org. Speak with Terri Marcum, Sharon Pugh, or any of "The Regulars" to learn more about supporting this meaningful mission partner of our church family.

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!