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 hope you can make it this Sunday for an important discussion about our church's ministry for our children. This is an opportunity for us as a church family to share some information about upcoming changes to our children’s programming, discuss exciting opportunities for our kids this year, and to collectively dream about what direction we would like the children’s ministry to take. We will meet Sunday after worship during the Sunday School hour for discussion in the youth center. Hope to see you there!

Anytime God makes a promise with God's people, the word used within the broader biblical narrative to describe this promise is called a covenant. “Covenant” is the word we find in scripture for a promise between God and God’s people. Last week, we learned about God's covenant with David and his descendants - a promise of divine fidelity, love, and grace. This week, we return to the wilderness with Israel as God's people wrestle with the reality of broken dreams while still clinging to the promise that God is ever faithful, even in the midst of Exile.

Sunday's Scripture:

Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7, 10-14, NRSV

Jeremiah 31:31-34, NRSV

Sermon Title:

“Covenants & Promises:

The Renewed Temple"

All are welcome to share the Peace of Christ in the Parlor with coffee and fellowship before worship beginning at 9:30am. Hope to see you there!

Our Wednesday evening Lenten Prayer Gatherings have been an impactful time of prayer. Thanks to everyone who has attended throughout this Lenten season. As a reminder, our last prayer gathering will be next Wednesday, the 20th. Please contact Elder Donna Whitson if you would like to know more or get involved.

Don't forget this Sunday Night's Fellowship Dinner is a Potluck!

Join us on March 17 from 5 to 6:30pm in the gym for our final Lenten Bible Study on the book of Jonah. Children will participate in a special music and bible study program after dinner. Sunday's supper is a potluck meal; our Christian Family Life committee suggests that attendees bring either a meat dish, a side and bread, or dessert and bread. We are looking forward to seeing you there!

CHPC has an opportunity to partner with Rise Against Hunger and do something about people around the world who are facing food shortages. Be sure to save the date on Sunday, August 25 to meet in the gym and package meals to help those in need. Our goal is to pack 16,750 meals in two hours.  This is an event that all ages can do together, adults and children alike.

The cost for this project is $7,000 in total and we need to raise another $4,000 to make this event happen. Please help us address hunger by giving a special donation to this project by Easter Sunday, March 31. You can write a check to the church and designate it for Rise Against Hunger. You may also give online via the website here. Let’s be the hands and feet of Jesus. Together, we can turn the tide against hunger and make a difference!

CHPC heads over to Holston Camp and Retreat Center in Banner Elk, NC from April 19 through 21 to pamper ourselves with moments of friendship, fellowship, and fun all weekend long! Things kick off on Friday night with a simple devotional and conclude on Sunday morning after worship. Overnight spots for adults cost between $100 to $150, depending upon accommodations and $50 for each child or youth. Day passes are available for $50 per adult and $25 per child to cover meals. Please contact the church office to sign up by April 14 if you are interested.

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 will join the rest of the church for the intergenerational bible study the book of Jonah. Come and enjoy this time of food and fellowship as we text David while he teaches about chapter 3!

The CHPC Women's Craft Group will meet Thursday, March 14, at 1:00pm in the parlor for an organization meeting about making fleece blankets for Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Please come to see how you can be a part of this ministry and to receive the details on how to make these blankets. See Barbara Kirk for more details.

Lenten Devotionals are available in the narthex for anyone that wishes to participate in this annual spiritual discipline. Written by Presbyterian Outlook editor Teri McDowell Ott and others, the theme is Local Pilgrims and include a scripture, reflection and prayer are included for each day.

The CHPC Easter Memorial Gifts program is for those who wish to give a memorial gift to honor or remember those special people who have been a part of our life. You may choose to give an Easter Lily that will be used to decorate the church or a monetary contribution to our Renovation Fund. Lilies are $15 and forms are available on the information table in the narthex. Any monetary contributions to the Renovation Fund should be given by Tuesday, March 19.

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, Bobbie Cooper (Sharon Pugh's mother), 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,

Shirlie Hurst, Family of Kyle Cooper (Sharon Pugh's Father),

Family of Janice Mullins, Miller Lyons

Health Care/ Assisted Living Facilities

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

Betty McMillin, Wayne & Millie Pruett, Lois Carter