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!

We had such a great time ringing in the New Year this past weekend as our church family came together for our first British New Year's Eve Bash! Thank you to everyone who brought food, shared games, played ping pong, and enjoyed a good spot of tea. Special thanks go to the members of CHPC's Congregational Family Life Committee for putting on such a wonderful event!

The Season of Christmas continues as CHPC celebrates Baptism of the Lord Sunday. Let us remember our baptisms as we learn together about this sacrament that Christ participated in at the beginning of his earthly ministry.



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:

Matthew 3:1-12, NRSV

Matthew 3:13-17, NRSV

Sermon Title:

"Has Come Near"

Don't forget that this week's worship service will include the celebration of communion, as we gather together around the Lord's table to proclaim the Good News of God's grace.

Are you interested in serving during Sunday worship? A worship volunteer training is scheduled on Sunday, January 14 after Sunday School at noon for anyone interested in serving as a liturgist, usher, or communion preparer. Lunch will be provided for all those who attend. This is a great way to jump into the life of the church! Please let David know you're interested in serving.

Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church partnered again with SMILE (Simple Methods In Loving Everyone) Foster Closet of Northeast TN with an Angel Tree this Advent season to support 10 foster children from Washington County. Thanks so much to everyone who picked an angel and brought back gifts for children! Don't forget that the tree's yellow angels represent specific items that SMILE needs to replenish their closet inventory that should be returned by this Sunday, January 7.

Thank you so much for your 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 emphasize the collection of can goods to warm the hearts and souls of our neighbors in need.



As a reminder, there are always collection boxes in the narthex for you to conveniently place donations. Please donate whatever you can, either from the list or items you think people in our community would see as a Blessing!

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. 

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 returns in the new year with it's Sunday evening bible study series on January 7 at 5:00pm. Contact Tyler if you wish to participate or support this ministry!

Schedules for serving in the nursery and with the children's ministry are being made now for the new year.  Volunteers are needed to help support this meaningful ministry as we have welcomed new children into the life of our church family. Please consider offering your time and talents to help share the love of Christ with the smallest members of our faith community. Contact Tyler to sign up to serve today!

Martha's Circle would like to invite anyone to join us on Tuesday, January 9 at 10:30am in the parlor. We will discuss future mission projects and just socialize, too. Please contact Lois Bronson with any questions.

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