The CHPC choir has been invited to sing in a mass choir with the Symphony of the Mountains this Saturday, February 10. Our choir will join many local church and school choral ensembles from throughout our community. The concert will be held in celebration of Black History Month. The event starts at 7:00pm at the Toy F. Reid Employee Center here in Kingsport and will be presented free of charge. For more information, visit their website below or contact Carolyn for more details.

Come share the Peace of Christ with coffee and fellowship before worship beginning at 9:30am in the Parlor! Sunday worship begins at 10:00am in the Sanctuary. All are welcome and hope to see you there!

Sunday's Scripture:

1 Corinthians 15:51-58, NRSV

Mark 9:2-9, NRSV

Sermon Title:

“Transfigure it Out"

Mark your calendars for an intentional time of prayer offered during the Season of Lent. This lay-led gathering will happen each Wednesday evening in the Parlor from 6:30 to 7:00pm. Come and connect with a small group of individuals in various prayer practices that may enrich your own spiritual life. Want to know more? Contact Donna Whitson or David Randolph to learn more. All are welcome!

It was so special to celebrate our Scouts this past Sunday in worship! Troop 48 brings so much joy to our church family's life and we are grateful for the ways they serve so many others throughout our community. Big thanks to all those who supported the troop in this year's can food drive for Second Harvest and the CHPC Blessing Box as a part of their continuous campfire. It was also very meaningful to welcome back home on Saturday so many Scouts, past and present, to honor the life of longtime Scout Master Charles Hasbrouck. Thank you for faithfully sharing the gifts of Scouting that so many have learned from his example.

Want to see more pictures from this weekend's scouting activities? Check out the troop's Facebook page here. If you know of anyone who wishes to participate in this vibrant ministry, contact any leader of Troop 48 or David in the office.

As the season of Lent begins next week, CHPC prepares to walk with Christ towards the cross on Easter with a few upcoming opportunities for worship, fellowship, and study. Things kick off on Shrove Tuesday (or Fat Tuesday depending on your geography) as we enjoy a Pancake Party! Dinner will be served at 5:30pm in the gym. Special thanks to our Men's Fellowship ministry for manning the kitchen!

The following day, we hold our annual Ash Wednesday Service in the Sanctuary at 6pm. Be sure to invite a friend to one or both of these meaningful gatherings!

Mark your calendars for a special intergenerational Bible study during Lent! From Sunday, February 25 through Sunday, March 17, CHPC will be hosting a congregational supper and bible study about the book of Jonah. All are welcome to study the four chapters of this epic story over four weeks from

5 to 6:30pm. Children will participate in a special music and bible study program as well. Contact David for more details! 

Service is a central part of the communal life of faith at CHPC. It takes a village of volunteers to help make the various ministries of our church family happen week in and week out. If you are already volunteering in a meaningful way, THANK YOU!!! If you are looking for a new way to serve, check out how below as we share various opportunities throughout February.

This week, we want to highlight serving in the nursery alongside Reece Logan, our new nursery worker. Reece joined the CHPC team back in December and has done a great job caring for our littlest presbyterians downstairs during worship.

If you are willing to volunteer alongside Reece at various times throughout the year, please contact Tyler by email. Thank you for prayerfully considering where God is calling you to serve!

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!

Birthday Cards to celebrate Dorothy Rowland turning 100 years young may be dropped off at the church by Sunday for delivery next week. Extra cards are available in the narthex in case anyone needs one.

The Youth Group watches the Superbowl this Sunday night during their regular gathering. It's the perfect time to invite a friend to participate and see if Taylor Swift's flight makes it back on time. Contact Tyler for more details.

Martha's Circle would like to invite anyone to join us on Tuesday, February 13 at 10:30am in the parlor. We will discuss future mission projects and just socialize, too. Please contact Lois Bronson with any questions.

Save the Date for CHPC's Annual Churchwide Retreat at Holston Camp and Retreat Center the weekend of April 19-21. Please contact the church office if you would like to sign up to enjoy this fun annual tradition. 

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), Bethany Thompson, Wilma Bennett (Doug Bennett's mother), Family of Jean Watson (Cari Parker's Aunt), Family of Charles Hasbrouck, Karen Randolph (Friend of KC Savage), Shirlie Hurst

Health Care/ Assisted Living Facilities

Anne Hertel, Evelyn Hill, Sue Fortney, Charles and Linda Gibson, Betty McMillin, Wayne & Millie Pruett, Lois Carter