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!

Dear Church Members,

I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each one of you for your unwavering support and generosity this past year. Your donations; whether monetary or essential food items, toothbrushes, and feminine products, have played a pivotal role in our church's mission to serve the community. We often get calls into the church office for aid, and the urgency and need in the lives of those in our very own community has never been greater. We try respond promptly to calls for this type of assistance and fulfill the needs of those seeking help. The impact of your kindness is evident in our ability to meet those requests via the Blessing Box and food boxes directly from the office that are given out to families with children. Your compassionate spirit makes a significant difference, and we are grateful for your ongoing commitment.

Thank you on behalf of Mary and staff!

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:

Jonah 3:1-10, NRSV

Mark 1:14-20, NRSV

Sermon Title:

The Calling of Christ

CHPC ordained and installed a new class of Elders last week in worship. This dedicated group joins the other ten elders already installed on the session to serve as the spiritual leaders of our church family. 

Special thanks to Jud Barry, Brenda Hutchins, Ann Johnson, Donna Whitson,

& Rob Wicker for accepting Christ's call to love and serve! 

Please hold this group and the entire session in your prayers for the year ahead as they seek to faithfully follow where God's Spirit leads.

This week the Women's Ministry braved the winter weather to partner with Habitat for Humanity! Eight of our church members joined in on the efforts being made in Kingsport with Habitat's Women Build. They spent time installing insulation and blocking. What a blessing to join in on the work being done to provide a home for a family in our own community!

Your Session met on Saturday afternoon, January 13, 2024 after our annual leadership retreat rather than on Monday evening due to the expectation of inclement weather. Items of interest included election of Clark Parker as Clerk of Session for 2024 and Isaac Webb as Treasurer for 2024. The annual congregational meeting will be held on January 28, 2024 for the purpose of: reviewing the 2023 budget, receiving the 2024 budget, and approving the pastor’s terms of call. Session will meet for the next stated session meeting on February, 19th at 5:30 PM.

In Christ,

Clark Parker (Clerk) and David Randolph (Moderator)

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!

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!

Sunday School Classes continue after worship at 11:15am. Please reach out to any member of either adult classes to learn how you can jump into the conversation each week!

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 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