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!

Ready or not, the pumpkins are almost here!!! Please join us this Saturday morning at 9:00 am to help us unload all the beautiful gourds we will be selling in the CHPC Pumpkin Patch. This year, we will be receiving an entire semi-truck load of pumpkins, so we could use all the help we can get! We'll bring the coffee and donuts, you bring the willingness to joyfully work alongside our church family to make sure the Pumpkin Patch is ready for business! Thank you for helping to make this meaningful ministry happen!

Don't forget that unloading the truck is just the beginning when it comes to the Pumpkin Patch! The grand opening is the very next day, on Sunday September 28 at 11:00 am. Throughout the month of October, CHPC's Pumpkin Patch will be open seven days a week for eight hours a day from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. Volunteer's are needed to help make this ministry happen and sign up sheets are located in the Narthex. Time slots are available in two hour increments and there are plenty of slots still available. This is a wonderful time to sit and meet new people or to spend time together as a family of faith. Please be sure to sign up now so that we can ensure each day is covered as we connect with our community and welcome them to the church. Thank you for your support!

In the beginning, God had a dream. Genesis tells that life-giving story and how we struggle to live together into that divine reality. In the beginning, Joseph had a dream too, but quickly it turned into a nightmare of superiority, resentment, harassment, and isolation. Last week, we learned what it means for the Lord to be with Joseph and how that steadfast-love, God's ḥesed, is gracefully shared with us too. Hard times still come our way, but we shall never navigate those struggles alone, because the Lord is with us! This week, we hear of two more dreams and how Joseph interprets them from the darkness of Pharaoh's prison. How is God using us to help others see the light of God's love at work in their lives? How is the Lord strengthening us to speak truth to power, even if it threatens our chances of being remembered? Let us listen and learn this weekend from the dueling visions of the cupbearer and the baker in Joseph's story. 

Sunday's Scripture:

Genesis 40:1-23, NRSV

Sermon Title:

"Dreams to Remember"

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Don't forget about this Sunday's New Member Class, happening at 11:15 am after worship in the youth room. This friendly gathering is open to all who are interested in joining the church and those who are curious about how to become more active in the life of our church family. Lunch will be provided, so please reach out to David ASAP if you plan to attend.

Parents - A special children's program will be offered at the same time for kids so that adults can better get to know one another before we all break bread together over lunch. All children are invited to stay, sing, listen, and learn during this extra event. Please let Tyler know if your little one will participate.

All are welcome to join us on Wednesday, October 1 for our monthly Fall First! We will meet downstairs in the gym at 5:15 for some much needed mid-week church fellowship. We'll share a meal together, partake in an optional activity, and beyond that, nothing but spend meaningful time together as a family of faith! This month, we'll celebrate the fact that our Pumpkin Patch has returned by painting pumpkins! Please note that this fun, seasonal activity is NOT just for kids but for all God's children of any age! We'll provide the pumpkins from out in the patch, you come prepared to have a delicious meal, paint a gourd, and spend time with marvelous people!

The Annual Christmas Shoebox Ministry is in full swing! If you are interested in sponsoring a shoebox for a child in need, please see the sign-up sheet in the parlor. The cost is $5.00 per box and boxes will be available for pick up starting this Sunday, September 28. Instructions and gift suggestions are included in your box. All you have to do is shop and return the filled box to the Narthex by Sunday, October 26. Please speak with Gretchen Bentley or Brenda Hutchins for more details.

CHPC celebrates World Communion Sunday on October 5. This Sunday during worship, we will be joining with Christ-followers from around the world in the observance of the sacrament of Communion. We will also be collecting donations for the Special Peace & Global Witness Offering. Learn more about that special offering here. Immediately after worship, please join us in the gym downstairs for a congregational lunch in honor of this blessed Sunday. Home Communion will also be shared with anyone who desires to partake in the Lord's Supper later that afternoon. Please contact David if you, or someone you know, would like to receive the sacrament.

The return of the Pumpkin Patch means that for the next month, Youth Group will look a little different than normal. Starting this Sunday, we will be meeting out in the Pumpkin Patch from 5-7 pm. We will still have dinner, a bible study, and typically a fun activity or game. Please bring a lawn chair, please plan on helping out in the Patch with selling pumpkins, and please note all of the upcoming events above! Contact Tyler if you are interested in either joining in on this ministry or supporting it in any way! Click Here to sign up to provide a meal for the kids.

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

Children are always welcome in worship and have a special time together down front after the prayer of confession. All children are invited to also enjoy “Children’s Church” downstairs during the sermon.

Children's Choir practice continues after worship. All children ages 3-11 are welcome to come, sing, and play! Parents, please note there will be no practice on October 5. Contact Carolyn Barry for more information.

Sunday School Classes continue after worship at 11:15 am. The Disciples class meets in room 218. The Remnant class meets in room 221 and will resume on Sunday, October 12. Please speak to David to learn more about how you can get involved in various discipleship opportunities.

A Sleep in Heavenly Peace Bed Delivery will be made this coming Sunday afternoon. If you are interested in participating with this ministry in the future, please contact Allen Booth or speak with a member of the mission committee.

CHPC partners with Marsh Regional Blood Center for another Blood Drive on Sunday, October 19 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, you cannot participate in this event. Contact Mike Strickler with any questions.

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

Flor Maldonado (Family of Gladys and Ramon Reynaga)

Family of Wayne Pruett, William Savage (KC Savage's brother),

John Fitzgerald and his son JR Fitzgerald (Amanda Livingston's cousins) Family of Charles Gibson, Fr. James Fliss (Doreen Heppert's brother),

Family of Robert Blessing (Patti Garrett's father), Tina Whiteaker (Teresa Strickler's sister), Jonathan and Brenda Hutchins, Beverly Shelton,

Barbara Holt, Ramona Gothard, Joyce Callahan

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

Mary Ann Smith, Mae Dale, Sue Fortney, Linda Gibson, 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!