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!

Thank you to everyone who came out to share the Bread of Life from our table to other tables across the world during last Sunday's Rise Against Hunger worship service and food packing event! It was such a fun time to work with one another as the Body of Christ in order to make a difference in the fight against hunger. Thank you for making it possible for our church family to share 16,750 meals with those who still unfortunately struggle to receive their daily bread. We will share where these gifts of God's love are headed later this year when the meals are shipped overseas to help those in need.

This Sunday, we return to the book of John to see how the glory of Easter morning illuminates the darkness of the rooms we still lock ourselves in like the Disciples. What burdens, fears, and doubts do we need to acknowledge in the light of God's love now that Christ has risen? All are welcome to worship with us as we walk alongside our twin Thomas to touch the wounds of our crucified Lord and Savior.

Sunday's Scripture:

Psalm 16, NRSV

John 20:19-31, NRSV

Sermon Title:

"Didymus"

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

Click below to view last week's communion service on John 6 or any others on our youtube channel.

The Flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Minerva Sexton and Leigh Ann Harless from Arnold Sexton.

Children's Choir practice continues this week after worship at 11:15 am. All kiddos 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 speak with David to learn more about either group or how you can get further involved in various adult discipleship opportunities.

Remember that CHPC partners with Marsh Regional Blood Center this Sunday and slots are still available from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. This is an amazing way to give back in celebration of Christ's Resurrection on Easter! Thank you for helping to share the gift of life in this most meaningful way!

All are welcome to join us for the annual Churchwide retreat from May 1-3 in Banner Elk, North Carolina. This year's theme comes from the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew's Gospel and focuses on the four values named by the youth group that best 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. The time to sign up is now, so please contact Mary in the office to reserve your spot!

A special pop-up Bible Study is being offered in partnership with Holston Presbytery about the Sacrament of Communion at Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church on Saturday, April 25. We will gather from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Sanctuary at CHPC to study scripture about the Lord's Supper, discuss the theology of Communion, and even share the sacrament with one another! Ruling Elders within the PC(USA) may also learn more about how they may work with the Committee on Ministry to be able to officiate communion under special circumstances.

All are welcome to participate in this connectional event of our greater church. Please RSVP by reaching out to David Randolph by clicking the link below or calling the church office at 423.239.9194.

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 our next Praise Band Leader to further 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.

Are you interested in joining Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church? Are you already a member but desire to know more about how to get involved? Please speak with Pastor David if you are interested in learning more about what membership means and if you are interested in participating in the shared ministry of our church family. All are welcome and we mean it!

Thank You to all who have supported this year's annual Habitat For Humanity Faith Build! We are grateful for all the ways members of this church family have helped to turn Articia's house into a home. Work continues today and tomorrow so please continue for this special family and all those who are supporting this meaningful ministry.

The Youth Group continues its weekly bible study this Sunday at 5:00 pm in the Youth Center. If you are interested in either joining in on this ministry or supporting it in another way, please contact Tyler. Additionally, the youth Wednesday gathering continues each week from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. One very important way you can help is to Click Here to sign up to provide a meal! Thank you for feeding this wonderful group of God's beloved children!

As part of CHPC's Safe Sanctuary Policy, our church family is willingly completing background checks on all volunteers within our youth and children's ministries. Thank you to all who have already participated. Please reach out to Tyler if you would like to complete this background check to serve in either ministry in the future.

CHPC prepares for a special children's ministry event each Wednesday night from 5:30 to 8:00 pm during the month of June. Volunteer sign ups are available in the narthex. Please speak with Tyler or any member of the Faith Formation Committee to learn more about this exciting opportunity to serve.

Save the date for another "A Good Death" workshop on Saturday, May 16. This "Resurrection Edition" will be similar to the event last November and include multiple speakers from various disciplines. The conversations will cover topics of theology, funerals, grief, hospice care, medical directives, estate planning, and more. The greatest goal of the day is to demystify the subject of death in a way that allows us to approach it with grace and love instead of fear. Please speak with David to learn more and to RSVP. Family and friends are most welcome, so please spread the word to those who might be interested in joining us for this important conversation.

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!

Please be advised that there was another phishing email this week involving someone pretending to be your pastor asking for gifts cards. This is a scam. While CHPC is a caring, generous, and faithful congregation, there is never a time when anyone associated with our church would need gifts cards in this manner. Please do not respond to any fraudulent email you may have received and remember to contact the church office should you ever have any questions about any church communication.

All items for the weekly online newsletter should be emailed to David by the end of the day on Tuesdays to be included in the next newsletter.

Prayer Requests 

Linda Gibson, Jennifer McQueary (friend of Bethany Seal who was diagnosed with cancer), Thor Hamilton Bos (Karen and Mark Bland's infant grandson born with heart difficulties), Bill Schaefer (awaiting kidney transplant) and his family, Family of Scott Gilham (Friends of Karen Bennett), Debbie Ford (Gina Ford's sister in law), Jud 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

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!