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!

It's not too late to sign up for this Sunday's worship volunteer training. All are welcome to join in the gym at 12pm to learn about the various ways you can help serve in worship. It takes many volunteers to make each service happen and this is the perfect opportunity to learn how you can help serve as a liturgist, usher, or communion preparer. Lunch will be provided so please RSVP below to ensure we have enough sub sandwiches to go around!

All are welcome to share the Peace of Christ with coffee and fellowship before worship beginning at 9:30 in the Parlor. Hope to see you there!

Sunday's Scriptures:

Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18, NRSV

John 1:43-51, NRSV

Sermon Title:

"Come and See"

This week's worship service includes the celebration of ordination and installation for new church officers. The entire congregation is invited to wear red as a sign of thanks for the good work of the Holy Spirit in calling these church leaders into service on behalf of our church family.

Thank you for your continued support and stewardship of our Blessing Box! Because of your kindness, there are many people in our community who are being served with food and other necessities. For the month of January, we would like to continue emphasizing the collection of can goods to warm the hearts and souls of our neighbors in need.



Don't forget that our annual partnership with Troop 48, Scouting for food, will begin soon! Large donation barrels from Second Harvest Food Bank are located in the narthex to begin collecting food. These donations will be divided between our local blessing box and our local community food bank. Scout Sunday will be held on February 4 when we will give thanks for all donations collected. Thank you for your generosity in supporting those in our community who find themselves in need!

Thanks again for all you do to Love our Neighbors,

Your Missions Committee

The Women's Ministry is sponsoring an outing on Wednesday, January 17 to join a Women's Build hosted by Holston Habitat for Humanity. This is a wonderful opportunity for women to work together and serve in their community. Volunteers will work under the guidance of construction professionals and alongside other volunteers to build a home for Chris, Christina, and their three children in Kingsport, TN.

Due to the activities planned for this date, volunteers must be at least 16 years old. To support Chris & Christina's building costs, there is a $25 Participation Donation. Women Build volunteers will receive a boxed lunch and a commemorative t-shirt. Any woman who wants to learn how to build and construct a home is invited to join us! No experience is necessary.

Click below to sign up. If you plan on attending, contact Brenda Clark so you can join the carpooling from the church, as there is limited parking on site. 

A new year means new opportunities to serve others! And as our students begin their new semester, our church family has an opportunity to support our youth by providing meals for youth gatherings. Please follow the link below to see the youth dinner schedule and sign up. Or if you would simply like to contribute to cover meal, please contact Tyler. Thanks so much for supporting our fantastic youth group!

Sunday School Classes continue after worship at 11:15am. This is a great time to jump into the life of a class. Please reach out to David directly if you would like to know more!

The Youth Group meets this Sunday night for dinner and bible study from 5-6:30pm. Please contact Tyler Paulsen if you or someone you know wishes to get involved in this important ministry!

The Church Office will be closed on Monday, January 15 in honor of Martin Luther King Day. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, January 16.

The Session has called a congregational meeting after worship on Sunday, January 28, for the purpose of: 1) reviewing the 2023 financials, 2) receiving the approved budget for 2024, and 3) approving the Pastor's annual terms of call.

Mark your calendars for a few spring events in the life of Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church. A Fat Tuesday pancake supper is scheduled for Tuesday, February 13. Our annual Ash Wednesday worship service will be on February 14 at 6pm. Four special Sunday night Bible studies will be held during Lent from Sunday, February 25 through Sunday, March 17. Easter will be on Sunday, March 31.

Save the Date for CHPC's Annual Churchwide Retreat at Holston Camp and Retreat Center the weekend of April 19-21. More information will be shared next month. Please contact the church office if you already know you're interested in participating in this fun annual tradition. 

Thank you for your generous gifts that help to make our collective ministry possible in 2023! End of the year giving statements will be mailed by the end of January. Please contact Sarah Johnson at finance@chpres.org or by calling the office if you have any questions.

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

Prayer Requests 

Leon Boyd, Emily Bowman, Joyce Callahan, Ramona Gothard, Barbara Holt, Beverly Shelton, Ginny Snow, Lee Walker, Boyd Holder, Janice Mullins, Bobbie and Kyle Cooper (Sharon Pugh's parents),

Family of Wayne Fortner (Lisa Robinette's in law), Sue Fisher, Bethany Thompson, Wilma Bennett (Doug Bennett's mother),

Jean Watson (Cari Parker's Aunt)

Health Care/ Assisted Living Facilities

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

Betty McMillin, Wayne & Millie Pruett, Charlie Hasbrouck, Lois Carter