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 Acts of the Apostles begins where the Gospel according to Luke leaves off: awareness grows of God’s activity in the Good News of Jesus Christ, and the realization dawns that God’s not done yet! It’s a whole new world and Easter was just the beginning! God will continue to intentionally create new possibilities for the long-promised hopes of our faith to come to fruition through the ministry of the Church. 

The Book of Acts exists not merely as a detailed historical record of the early church, but is also a faithful foundational story about the Body of Christ being called together as a living expression of God’s love within the world. Their story from long ago builds up our confidence and renews our hope that the same Spirit of God is still alive and at work within the world today in powerful ways. This Good News dares us to dream about what else God is doing and prepares us to positively respond to the movement of the Holy Spirit.  

It all starts with the story about the Ascension of Jesus forty days after Christ’s Resurrection from the dead. Join us this Sunday as we begin “ACTing Out” our new summer sermon series by looking up to heaven and remembering the One who will come down again in the same way the Apostles saw him ascend!

Gratefully,

-David

Sunday's Scripture:

Psalm 47, NRSV

Acts 1:1-11, NRSV

Sermon Title:

"ACTing Out:

Watching & Witnessing"

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Parents - Please note the Children's Choir sings this Sunday in worship. Rehersal is at 9:15 am in the sanctuary. Practice will resume in the Fall.

We are half the way through May! All month long, CHPC is giving a special shout-out to specific ministries within the church and thanking the hardworking volunteers who help make it all happen. These selfless individuals are often active in the background, but make such a significant contribution to the greater work that is happening within the life of our church family. This week we honor the joyful servants on the CFL Committee!

Jesus of Nazareth was a caretaker for the poor, the oppressed, and especially--the hungry. Often throughout the gospels, Jesus and his ministry revolved around a table full of food for all who gathered to hear his teachings. Therefore, to participate in the ministry of feeding the hungry is the simplest and best way we ourselves can imitate Christ. Our church does this through many ministry outreaches for our surrounding community and beyond, and yet it is just as important to spread this ministry internally with our church family as well. That important and delicious work is accomplished by none other than our Congregational Family Life committee. These special women and men offer the important ministry of hospitality to the entire church by organizing various fellowship events and ensuring there is always enough food to go around! These Kitchen Crews prepare wonderful meals for all the various Bible studies hosted by CHPC and we cannot thank enough all of our talented members who serve with dedication and love. If you are interested in serving alongside this special crew, please reach out to Ann Johnson to help in the future.

This past Tuesday, CHPC had the pleasure of hosting members of Holston Presbytery for our quarterly meeting. It was a joy to worship with our fellow Presbyterians from around Northeast Tennessee and to conduct the business of our connectional church. Special thanks to our Congregational Family Life committee for feeding our friends who traveled so far to join us. It is a true blessing to see how God is at work within our greater community! Click here to see all the photos on Facebook from this special event.

Sunday School Classes meet 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 how you can participate in these lively discussions.

Children are always welcome in worship and have a special time together down front after the prayer of confession. All children may enjoy “Children’s Church” downstairs during the sermon and will come back up to the sanctuary to receive the sacrament of communion at the end of worship.

A Sleep In Heavenly Peace bed delivery will take place this Sunday afternoon. Would you be interested in helping on future bed deliveries? Please contact Allen Booth if you would like to make a child smile simply with the gift of a new bed.

The Youth Group will continue our dinner and bible study gatherings this Sunday, May 11 from 5-6:30 pm. Please contact Tyler if you or someone you know would like to get involved in this meaningful ministry.

Next week, May 25, is Youth Sunday at Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church! Big thanks to this great group of young people for leading in worship on this Special Sunday. Please plan to attend in person if possible to show your support for this meaningful ministry and to participate in a congregational photo.

The Wednesday Afternoon Bible Study resumes this Wednesday, May 21 at 3:00 pm in the parlor. Each conversation focuses on the revised common lectionary texts for the week. Please contact Lisa Pecorini if you would like to know more or join in on those gatherings.

The Chancel Choir will practice this coming Wednesday night, May 21 at 7:15 pm in the Sanctuary. Anyone from the congregation is welcome to attend and make a joyful noise with us in worship!

The Women's Ministry heads to Montreat later this year for the annual Women's Connection Conference from August 8-10. The cost is $247.00 and our friends at First Presbyterian Church Kingsport graciously allow us to stay free with them for the weekend. You must register online (do so as a commuter, we do not need rooms) and then please let Lisa Pecorini know that you have registered to go. Learn more about this great event here from Montreat's website and register here. It's going to be a wonderful weekend of fellowship and worship!  

All items for the weekly online newsletter should be emailed to Mary at office@chpres.org by the end of the day on Tuesdays.

Prayer Requests 

Emily Bowman, Joyce Callahan, Ramona Gothard, Barbara Holt,

Beverly Shelton, Boyd Holder, Bethany Thompson, Bonnie Cole, Charles Gibson, Jonathan and Brenda Hutchins, Tina Whiteaker (Teresa Stricker's sister), Family of Carolyn Sade (Bill Sade's sister), Family of Robert Bailey (Anne Webb's Father), Family of Dorothy Rowland, Robert Blessing (Patti Garrett's father), Callie Vance (Vanettee Vance's grand-daughter), Family of Elaine Sargent (David's grandmother), Family of Ed Dempsey

Health Care/ Assisted Living Facilities

Sue Fortney, Charles and Linda Gibson, Wayne & Millie Pruett