As we approach Thanksgiving, please remember to bring your completed Thanksgiving meal boxes by this Sunday, November 19. This missional offering goes to support local families in need this upcoming holiday. All boxes will be delivered to Colonial Heights Christian Church after worship. Boxes may also be dropped off at the church anytime before this coming Sunday. Thank you for participating in this community need!

Come share the Peace of Christ with coffee and fellowship before worship beginning at 9:30 in the Parlor! Sunday worship begins at 10:00am in the Sanctuary. All are welcome and hope to see you there!

This upcoming Advent, I am excited to take a trip together through the neighborhood of scripture to see something new. A special child will be born to us again on Christmas, but this year, our church family takes the time to see what is unique about each of four homes he is born into. Come and see what each of the four Gospels have to say about Christ's arrival into the world and what it means for our life of faith.

Cynthia Campbell's book, "Christmas in the Four Gospel Homes", will be one of our tour guides throughout this season and I want to invite the congregation to read this book along with me as we walk through Advent together. Each Sunday service will focus on one of the four Gospels, with one special service on December 17 that focuses on the Christmas story told through our music. For anyone that wishes to discuss the book in a bible study atmosphere, two opportunities are available during the week with either the Wednesday Afternoon Bible Study that meets at 3pm or the Remnant Sunday School Class that meets after worship at 11am. Copies of the book are already available in the Narthex. Books are $10 and any payment may be left in the basket by the books, dropped off in the office, or given through Realm.

I hope that you will join me in this holiday home tour as we see the light of Christ shining in different ways from these four familiar stories. O come o come Emmanuel!

Gratefully,

- David

Fall Fun at the Presbytery Youth Retreat!

The CHPC Youth Group had an awesome trip to the annual Holston Presbytery Youth Retreat! It's always such a fun time to be with the other youth groups in our Presbytery and get out into the wilderness! Big thanks to Holston Presbytery Camp & Retreat Center for hosting and feeding all of us and making sure we had a great time!

All are welcome to a special dinner and "No Talent Show" on December 3 at 5pm in the gym. It will be an evening full of laughs and fun as we share our talents with one another. If you have a talent you would like to share with our church family, please let Gretchen Bentley or Joanie Zimmerman know.

For the month of October, our church family was able to raise over $450 for our Blessing Box! Thank you for supporting this important ministry for those who need a little extra in our community.

PDA seeks to find solutions to alleviate the human suffering happening in Gaza by supporting partners in Palestine and Israel who are responding to the needs of neighbors and strangers in their midst, no matter their religious beliefs, political views or nationality. We are called to care for all of God’s children, especially those in war-torn communities, by responding to the urgent needs of those directly affected by the current conflict. Please pray for peace and safe passage for those seeking help and fleeing the ongoing chaos.

More can be learned about PDA's important work here by visiting their website. If you feel called to contribute financially, please do so through PDA's giving portal here. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayers for peace!

Our very own TJ Chase, who has served as our Children's Church worker for many years, is getting married this Saturday, November 18! He and Catherine have invited any in the church who would like to attend. Please keep these two in your prayers as they join their lives together in holy matrimony!

The Flowers in the sanctuary are given to the Glory of God in loving memory of Gilly Bland by the Bland family.

The Youth Group will be meeting this Sunday evening from 5-6:30pm. Come join for dinner, fun, and bible study.

Volunteers are needed to help support the nursery and children's church ministry. Please consider offering your time and talents to help share the love of Christ with the smallest members of our community. Contact Tyler to sign up to serve today!

The CHPC Christmas Memorial Gifts program is for those who wish to give a memorial gift to honor or remember those special people who have been a part of our life. You may choose to give a poinsettia that will be used to decorate the church or a monetary contribution to our Renovation Fund. The cost for a poinsettia is $10. All names will be printed in the bulletin on Sunday, Dec. 17. Poinsettias may be picked up after the Christmas Eve service. Order forms are available in the narthex and should be ordered by November 19. Please make any monetary contributions by December 12.

The Women's Ministry hosts a Christmas Celebration on Sunday, December 10 at 2:00 pm in the gym complete with a White Elephant gift exchange! Please bring a gift that is used, created, or new (10 dollars or less) to share. Let's add to the holiday cheer by bringing a favorite finger food or dessert. This gathering's missional support is for the Blessing Box and all are encouraged to bring an item to stock the box for those in need.

Thank you for prayerfully considering how God is calling you to rejoice and participate in this year's stewardship season. Additional stewardship packets are available in the narthex and any pledge cards or time and talent surveys can be returned to the front office. If you have any financial questions, please contact Sarah Johnson at finance@chpres.org.

Please send all items for the weekly online newsletter by email to Mary at office@chpres.org by end of business on Tuesday.

Prayer Requests 

Leon Boyd, Emily Bowman, Joyce Callahan, Susan Fernandez,

Ramona Gothard, Barbara Holt, Beverly Shelton, Ginny Snow,

Lee Walker' Bonnie Cole, Boyd Holder, Janice Mullins, Wayne Fortner,

Family of Clara Hasbrouck, Tony Bennett, Bobby Cooper, (Sharon Pugh's mother), Wayne Fortner (Lisa Robinette's brother in law), Sue Fischer

Health Care/ Assisted Living Facilities

Anne Hertel, Evelyn Hill, Sue Fortney, Charles and Linda Gibson,

Betty McMillin, Wayne & Millie Pruett, Jean Faries, Lois Carter