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!

We are home from Montreat, NC, we have come back down from the top of the mountain top, and we are (mostly) recovered from a full week of the Montreat Youth Conference! This year's conference was such a blast, we doubled the size of our group from previous years and introduced four new students to the wonders of a week at Montreat. We enjoyed five full days jam-packed with fun, worship, prayer, discussions, sermons, delicious meals, and terrific game time. It is safe to say that everyone had a really good experience, it was enriching for the whole gang that we got to spend that amount of quality time together as a youth group.

The theme of the week was "Light My Path" and we learned so much about what it means to walk in the light, to not fear the dark, and to even redeem the dark because God is still with us even in the midst of dark times! The biggest takeaway from the week for me was that as a child of God, it doesn't take one hero to save the day or one huge light to illuminate the world. Instead, it takes many normal people working together, going in the same direction to create a movement that changes the world. And it takes all of us to act as mirrors, all reflecting the light of Christ to those around us that truly brightens the lives of everyone. And so as we transition into the new school year, my hope is that this summer's trip to Montreat will bring new energy into our youth group, and that we together will find new ways to reflect the light of Christ into the world!

Grace and peace,

-Tyler Paulsen

Sunday's Scripture:

Acts 10:34-48, NRSV

Acts 15:6-21, NRSV

Sermon Title: "ACTing Out:

More Than Love"

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Your Session met on Monday, July 21 for our regularly stated meeting. Committee reports were received, mid year finances were reviewed, and dates for officer nominations were scheduled for later this fall. Discussion was held about fall programming and pumpkins were noted to arrive on Saturday, September 26. The next stated Session meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 18 at 5:30 pm.

In Christ,

David (Moderator) & Chris Broadhead (Clerk of Session)

Two Fridays ago, our Children's Ministry held a Mid-Summer Kids-Night and we had a total blast. This event was a fun evening of pizza, popcorn, pipers, songs, games, crafts, and psalms! We looked at Psalm 139 and discovered that God made each and every one of us special, unique, and one of a kind! We spent time celebrating all of the different things that make us who are are! And we learned that God celebrates who we are just as much as we do! Thanks to all of the kids who came and enjoyed this evening of fun and fellowship! We hope all those parents and caretakers who dropped off these kids were able to enjoy a restful evening! And of course, a special thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers who came, donated a Friday evening, and ensured this event was safe and successful!!!

With schools out of session for the summer, yours Missions Committee would like to highlight awareness to the fact that many children in our area struggle with food insecurities that were previously alleviated by free school meals. With that in mind, please help us meet this need during our "Drive By Giving at the Blessing Box" this summer. Stop by anytime, 24/7 or if it better suits you, drop off donations in the basket located in the Narthex.

Please continue to pray for this ministry and for all those who offer or receive from it. Thank you so much from the Mission Committee for generously supporting the Blessing Box both with physical and monetary donations, like Cents-ability! If you would like the expired food list emailed to you, if you have any questions, or want to know more ways you can support this important ministry, contact Brenda Clark.

The Flowers in the Sanctuary are given to the Glory of God in loving memory of Otis Thornton given by Amylyn, Lillybeth and Elly Rose.

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 may be picked up downstairs after worship.

Sunday School Classes resume this Sunday, July 27 at 11:15 am. All are welcome to participate in this intergenerational conversation about the scripture and sermon from worship.

The Youth Group will meet this Sunday evening on July 27 for regular bible study and dinner! Please reach out to Tyler if you or someone you know would like to participate.

Another lunch and learn about the Care Portal Ministry will happen after worship on Sunday, August 17. Lunch will be provided. Please sign up by speaking with Allen Booth or by contacting the church office.

Mark your calendars for a five week Bible study series starting on August 17 at 5:00 pm. Supper will be served before this intergenerational event. Kids and Youth will have their own fun, music, and learning while Adults study scripture together. All are welcome!

The Presbyterian Association of Musicians hosts a Festival of Choirs on September 12 & 13 at First Presbyterian in Morristown. More information, including how to register, may be found here.

CHPC partners with The Marsh Regional Blood Center for a Blood Drive on October 19th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Participants can contact the Church Office prior to the event to schedule an appointment. Please note if you have provided a blood donation after August 25 that you cannot participate in this event. Please contact Mike Strickler with any questions.

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

Please continue to pray for all those on the Prayer List:

Fr. James Flies (Doreen Hopper's brother), Family of Ed Dempsey,

Robert Blessing (Patti Garrett's father), Tina Whiteaker (Teresa Stricker's sister), Jonathan and Brenda Hutchins, Charles Gibson, Bonnie Cole,

Boyd Holder, Beverly Shelton, Barbara Holt, Ramona Gothard,

Joyce Callahan, Emily Bowman

As well as those in Health Care/ Assisted Living Facilities:

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

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!