Ash Wednesday, February 14, marks the beginning of the liturgical Season of Lent.

We will mark this occasion with Monastic Soup Supper at 5:30 pm in Fellowship Hall. We will eat in silence while spiritual readings are shared. This will be followed by a contemplative service of the Imposition of Ashes in the sanctuary. 

Renowned author on spirituality, Henri Nouwen, considers Lent to be a time of returning, like in the parable when the prodigal son returns home to his welcoming and forgiving father. He writes, “My life drifts away from God. I have to return. Returning is a life-long struggle that is renewed each Lent.”

I want to mention the meaningful time we had at our Annual Congregational Meeting & Winter Potluck on January 28. If you weren’t able to make it, please pick up a copy of the 2023 Annual Report. It’s filled with important information concerning what we and our ministry teams accomplished last year.

I encourage you to think about the things that you are most passionate about – the things that bring deep meaning to your life. Then, find a ministry team opportunity here at College Hill where you can volunteer and share your passion, energy, gifts and talents. 

A list of the 2024 Ministry Teams, and the elders serving on each, is below for your contact information.

Blessings, Rev. Todd 

Chelsey & Shane McRae

and daughters Evelyn and June

(to fill 1-year unexpired term)

It is with deep gratitude we give thanks for the 3 years of faithful service of the elders who rotated off the session.

College Hill member Matt Gallagher will be reading and signing books from his latest novel:

"A disillusioned American veteran volunteers for the war in Ukraine to reconnect with a woman from his past in this timely and powerful novel from a “vital” (The Washington Post) voice in contemporary literature."

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Beautifully painted by David & Susan West, this Blessing Box is now a permanent fixture in the church's

Half of the funds that College Hill received from a $1,000 Grant from Matthew 25 Ministry PC(USA) was used for the box building materials.

Your contributions can be an ongoing lifeline to those in our community that need a hand up. Please contact Susan West for more information.

2- Trevor Myers

  

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after worship

Rev. Gordon Edwards’ Let’s Just Do It small group: We will identify the topics and the resource person to lead the conversation and set dates. The gathering ends with a measurable commitment and accountability.  

Let’s Just Do It Small Group’s 1st project: Whatever the weather, our friends at the Day Center for the Homeless have ongoing needs for “the basics” - underwear, socks and sports bras. So let’s fill our new Day Center box (located in the Narthex area) to deliver them to the Day Center residents. Let's Just Do It!

Our First Sunday Food Collection for the Kendall Whittier Food Pantry is in need of breakfast cereal (Cheerios, Corn Flakes, or other less sweet cereals) and 1-2 lb. bags of rice.

Canned fruit and boxed cereal are immediate needs for the Food Pantry, so feel free to bring donations to the church at any time, and we will distribute.

The group meets at the home of Sue Haskins. If you are interested in learning more about this fun group, please contact Sue.

Dr. Kim J. Childs, Director of Music

Mike Gibson, Organist

The Chancel Choir of College Hill Presbyterian Church rehearses Wednesdays at 7:00 pm in the second story choral room (next to the church office) for singing, fellowship and fun!

BELLissimo Handbell Ensemble of College Hill Presbyterian Church rehearses Wednesdays at 6:00 pm in the third floor (Sunflower Room)

If you would like to sing with the Chancel Choir, or are interested in joining our Handbell Choir, (permanent member or substitute), we always welcome new members!

Please (click name to) contact our

Director of Music, Kim Childs,

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FEB 4 ~ Sing Unto the Lord- Charles Yannerella

FEB 11 ~ Light Everlasting- Olaf C. Christiansen

FEB 18 ~ Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley - arr. Hal H. Hopson

FEB 25~Take Up Thy Cross-arr. Austin Lovelace

CHANCEL CHOIR 

Joy/Concern Prayer Requests: 

Please submit your requests for prayers of joy or concern in the bowl in the Narthex.  

Prayer requests are now being shared during Sunday Worship!

Also, please reach out to Jan Swafford, Congregational Care Ministry Team Moderator, any team member, or Rev. Todd with needs and concerns.

To help us better serve and care for our College Hill Family, we would like to have two more members on our team to serve as a Shepherd Group Leader. 

If you believe this is your spiritual calling, please let Jan Swafford, or any CC Team member, know.

Ministry Team

We are all called to minister to one another.

The purpose of our Survey is to include more members of our community of faith in sharing love and support to our College Hill Family when needed. First and foremost, the individual’s wishes, including confidentiality and privacy, are always sought and respected. Participation based on the survey, will provide a means for all of us to serve the needs of our community by offering hospital visits, meals or snacks, transportation, sending cards, phone calls, running errands, etc.  

Additional Surveys are available on the Narthex table, and you may also click the button below to download and print the form.

Completed Surveys can be placed in the bowl on the resource table in the Narthex, or given to any Congregational Care Team Member or Jan Swafford, Moderator. 

that will take people to the Donation page of our church website. Studies show how important this method of donating has become, especially for younger generations.

The code can be used for "Pledges or General Donations" to our operating budget, or for "Special Donations" which can be designated to occasional special collections taken throughout the year.

Birthday Endowment Fund

A meaningful way to celebrate this year's Birthday, is to donate an amount equal to your age to the Endowment Fund.

This donation is also a wonderful way to honor others such as children, grandchildren and friends and allows the church to have funds available for special projects.

If you would like to bring flowers to decorate the sanctuary for an upcoming worship service, please sign up on the Flower Chart on the bulletin board in Fellowship Hall.