Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church is a congregation that  values diversity of belief. Whether you are 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 our community of faith. All are welcome!

This Week in Worship

Stewardship Season Continues Throughout October Each week's worship service this month focuses on a specific aspect of this year's theme of Gratitude - as we are grateful to worship together! Pledge Packets are available this Sunday, October 17 in the Narthex. Unclaimed packets will be mailed on Tuesday, October 19. Thank you for faithfully considering how God is calling us all to support the ministry of this church family!

Sunday's Scripture: Psalm 145:1-9 Matthew 20:1-16 Sermon Title: "Grateful to be Generous" Wish to worship with us again or during the week? Click below to view last week's worship service. Click Here

Missional Events Throughout Stewardship Season

The Mission Ministry Team has organized several activities to coincide with CHPC's Stewardship Season. We hope you take some intentional time to also serve your church and local community. Thank you for being a good steward of God's gifts and for faithfully sharing them with God’s World.  October 17 the Youth Group will shop for flood buckets/supplies for Presbyterian Disaster Assistance in response to Hurricane Ida and the recent floods in Central Tennessee. We may need assistance transporting supplies back to the church. Contact Patti Garrett for more information. The Youth Group will pack flood buckets on October 24. October 25 volunteers are needed to provide supper for 15-18 students at ETSU UKirk. Several students are vegetarian and lactose intolerant. Food will need to be delivered to CHPC by 5:30pm and taken to ETSU UKirk by 6:15pm. Click here for the sign up sheet to volunteer. Contact Patti Garrett for more information. Holston Camp will be sharing an Amazon Wishlist with us soon of items needed by the camp and their new preschool. Additional opportunities to serve are available with Appalachian Service Project's Tri-Cities Repair Program. Gather some friends and sign up for a workday! Click here to learn more.

Congregational News

Flowers The flowers in the sanctuary today are given to the glory of God by Guy and Brenda Ream in celebration of their fiftieth wedding anniversary on October 22. Current Covid Protocols Out of an abundance of caution and a shared desire to love others as Christ calls us to do, the following church ministries have been adjusted by the Session until November 1. This includes all individuals masking while on campus and certain programs going outside or online. You may read the guidelines in detail here. Thank you for your willingness to love thy neighbor in these ways as we seek to faithfully serve in Christ's name. Fall Holiday for Church Office The church office will be closed on Friday, October 15 and Monday, October 18 for a scheduled Fall Holiday. All Saints Sunday on November 7 CHPC will celebrate All Saints' Sunday on November 7 as we remember those members of our congregation and/or immediate family members who have passed away during the previous year. If you have an immediate member of your family (spouse, brother, sister, mother, father, grandparent) that have passed away since November 1, 2020, please call the church office with your loved one’s name by Tuesday, November 2, or email Jan here. Congregational Bible Study The Congregational Bible Study continues the next five weeks each Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:30 pm online. A few extra books are available in the office. Contact David for more details. Youth Group Youth Group continues this Sunday, October 17, from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. The midweek Bible study continues each Wednesday from 6:00 to 7:00 pm as well. Dinner is provided at both events. Youth Group Support - Bible Study Meal Train Help with coordinating a group meal is needed for the Wednesday Night Youth Bible Study each week. Sign up here. Thank you for your support! Interim Youth Leader CHPC is looking for an Interim Youth Leader to serve our youth throughout the school year. This position will be responsible for leading youth ministry activities including Sunday Night Youth Group, Special Youth Events, and a Youth Bible Study on Wednesday evenings. To apply click here. Nursery Worker Needed We are looking for a mature, part-time worker on Sunday mornings to care for children from infant to four years old. To apply click here.

Save the Date!

Join us Saturday, October 30, from 5:00 to 6:00 pm, for this year's Trunk-or-Treat! This is a community event complete with food and lots of treats in trunks. To be sure we have plenty to go around, baskets have been set up in the Narthex for the congregation to begin offering candy contributions. Please make sure all candy is individually wrapped and does not contain any peanut or peanut products. Volunteers are needed to decorate trunks and give out candy to the children. Please contact the church office to sign up. We would appreciate as many trunks as possible to help make this a wonderful event! Thank you in advance for your help!

It's Our Habitat Week!

It's our Habitat week. CHPC volunteers are working on the Habitat house this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. We have met our $5,000 goal. Thank you for supporting this important ministry! Please pray for our Habitat team and volunteers as they plan and organize this important ministry!

Prayer Requests  Joy Bierbaum, Emily Bowman (granddaughter of Janis Mullins), Leon Boyd, Joyce Callahan (Teresa Strickler’s mother), Jim and Sue Fortney, Barbara Holt, Olivia Lowe (friend of Varina Hopper), Charles Mullins, Janis Mullins, Beverly Shelton, Ginny Snow, Family of Otis Thornton, Karen Mullins, Jimmy Hill (friend of M. Bland & T. Gray), Jami Parker (Patty Mitchell's nephew's wife), Patricia Clark (Denise Doty's aunt), Tom Rubinstein (former member), Anne Barrett   Health Care/ Assisted Living Facilities  Gilly Bland, Verna Ernst, Anne Hertel, Evelyn Hill, Betty McMillin, Wayne & Millie Pruett

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