Thanks to everyone who made it out to the "No" Talent Show this past Sunday! It was such a special evening of good food, fellowship, fun, laughter, and so many great talents! Thanks so much to the Christian Family Life committee for all the hard work they put into making the evening so magical, and especially to Brenda Ream and her kitchen team for planning and executing such a great menu. Big thanks goes to all who showcased some of their wonderful talent with the rest of our church family and to Elder Chris Broadhead for hosting! Each act brought such joy and laughter to welcome the Christmas season. It is nights like this past Sunday that truly embody the sense of fellowship and fun that this church family fosters!

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Come share the peace of Christ with coffee and fellowship beginning at 9:30 am in the parlor! Worship begins at 10:00 am in the Sanctuary.

All are welcome!

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Colonial Heights Christian Church hosts a special Christmas concert with Sandi Patty on Thursday, December 14 at 7 pm.

Tickets are available online, contact Clark Parker to learn more!

Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church partners with SMILE (Simple Methods In Loving Everyone) Foster Closet of Northeast TN with an Angel Tree 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 and don't need to be returned until January 7.

Have you ever wanted to celebrate New Years Eve with your church family but not stay out until past midnight? Well this year, we have just the event for you! We are doing something truly unique and celebrating New Years with our friends from across the pond! On December 31 from 6-8pm in the gym we will bet getting together, playing some games, enjoying some snacks, and at the stroke of midnight (in London, 7pm our time) we will be celebrating the New Year! Please bring your favorite snack to share and your favorite game!

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"!

Copies of "Christmas in the Four Gospel Homes" by Cynthia Campbell are still available in the Narthex for anyone that wishes to read along with David and the church through this year's Holiday Home Tour. All are welcome to discuss each gospel in either the Wednesday Bible Study (at 3pm) or in the Remnant Sunday school (after worship at 11am).

The Youth Group will go to Bristol Motor Speedway in Lights this Sunday evening! The bus leaves at 4:30pm and we will be back by 8pm. Ice skating is $15 per person and please bring extra money if you would like a snack in the Christmas Village.

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!

The Women's Ministry hosts a Christmas Celebration this Sunday, December 10 at 2pm 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.

Martha's Circle would like to invite anyone to join us on Tuesday, December 12 at 10:30am in the parlor. We will discuss future mission projects and just socialize, too. Please contact Lois Bronson with any questions.

Thank you to all who ordered poinsettias as part of the CHPC Christmas Memorial Gifts program. All names will be printed in the bulletin on Sunday, December 17 and any poinsettias may be picked up after the Christmas Eve service. Monetary contributions may still be offered through December 12 and will go to the church's renovation fund.

Christmas Eve is on the way! We will worship on the Lord’s Day at 10am and celebrate our Christmas Eve candlelight service at 5:30 pm. All are welcome to both of these services!

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. Please let David know you're interested in serving.

As 2023 comes to a close, we continue to prepare for Christ’s coming by generously giving of our tithes and offering. Thank you for your continued support of Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church and for the ministry you help to offer. Please make sure any final contributions are postmarked by December 31 to be included in this year's final giving statement. Please contact Sarah Johnson if you have any questions about your giving or to set up a pledge for 2024.

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, Susan Fernandez, Ramona Gothard, Barbara Holt, Beverly Shelton, Ginny Snow, Lee Walker, Boyd Holder, Janice Mullins, Charlie Hasbrouck, Tony Bennett, Bobby Cooper, (Sharon Pugh's mother), Wayne Fortner (Lisa Robinette's brother in law), Sue Fischer, Bethany Thompson, Wilma Bennett (Doug Bennett's mother)

Health Care/ Assisted Living Facilities

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

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

213 Colonial Heights Rd,

Kingsport, TN 37663

423-239-9194

www.chpres.org