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!

The Church Wide Retreat is finally upon us! For those of our congregation who cannot make it on this trip, we ask that you would keep our group in prayers as they travel to Banner Elk. Pray that this weekend is a time of fun, rest, and rejuvenation for those in North Carolina. And for those of us who are going on the retreat, please remember to pray for our church family gathering to worship back in Colonial Heights on Sunday morning at 10am. Specifically, please pray for Rev. Dr. Meredith Loftis as she shares a good word about Christ's parable's about the Kingdom of God.

Special thanks to our friend the Rev. Dr. Meredith Loftis, Associate Pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Knoxville, for leading worship this Sunday. Please be sure to speak with her after service and be sure to tell her grandmother, Mary Ann Smith, how glad we are that Meredith could join us!

Sunday's Scripture: Luke 15:1-32, NRSV

The Parables of the Lost Coin, The Lost Sheep, and The Lost Son



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!

Wish to worship with us again?

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Your Session met online for its monthly stated meeting at 5:30 on Monday, April 15th via Zoom. Items of interest included the scheduling of baptisms for Kaydence and Parker Wicker on April 28 and approval for the Campus Improvement Committee (CIC) to begin the selection process to partner with an architectural firm to develop a long term visionary document for our facilities. The Buildings and Facilities Committee noted that, during Holy Week, the office AC/Heat unit gave out after 22 years and was replaced at an expense of almost $11,000 dollars. Additionally, your Session will be offering communion to any homebound members of the congregation on Pentecost Sunday, May 19. If you, or someone you know, would appreciate receiving the sacrament, please contact Doris Fields (Elder for the Care Shepherds) or David Randolph (Pastor). The next Stated Session meeting will be held via Zoom on June 17, 2024 at 5:30 pm.

In Christ, 

Clark Parker (Clerk) and David Randolph (Moderator)

The Youth Group resumes next Sunday night for dinner and bible study from 5-6:30pm in the Youth Center. Our church family has an opportunity to support our youth by providing meals for their gatherings for the rest of their Spring semester. Please follow the link below to see the youth dinner schedule and sign up! Or if you would simply like to contribute to cover a meal, please contact Tyler. Thanks so much for supporting our fantastic youth group!

Don't forget to save the date for a special children's and youth night at CHPC on Friday, May 17. Kiddos four and older will enjoy a movie and game night while their caregivers take a sabbath break! Pizza for dinner is included; drop off is 5, pickup at 8pm. Friends are most welcome, so please spread the word and let Tyler know how many to expect.

The Spirit is moving on Wednesdays at CHPC with a weekly prayer gathering at 6:30pm. All are welcome to participate in this 30 minute intentional time of prayer and contemplation. Please contact Elder Donna Whitson if you would like to know more or get involved. Read from her below for a little peek into how impactful these meetings can be!

"Being in our prayer group brings an intensity to my Christian journey that grounds me. There is an honesty and a yearning there to seek after God's heart. There is the truth and confidence that God hears in our heartfelt prayers. There is a healing balm to my soul that our group is praying with and for us. We are always surprised when our 30 minute prayer meeting ends because the prayer conversation is so beautiful, rich, and meaningful to each of us. There is power in prayer!"

A Service of Witness to the Resurrection in celebration of the life of Miller Lyons will be held tonight at 6pm in the sanctuary. All are welcome.

Sunday School classes resume after worship on Sunday, April 28 at 11:15am. Please reach out to any member of either adult classes to learn how you can participate in these meaningful conversations.

CHPC hosts Holston Camp and Retreat Center (HCRC) on Sunday, April 28, for their annual support dinner within Holston Presbytery. While the camp has seen many changes over the years, their main goal in ministry continues to be serving children and adults through an outdoor, faith-based setting. It all is embodied in their new camp tagline, "Sharing the Love of Christ, Living in God's Creation." HCRC is now a registered 501(c)(3) organization with its own Board in a covenant relationship with the Holston Presbytery and the churches in Avery County, North Carolina. This dinner helps to financially support their meaningful ministry and space is available for anyone from the church that wishes to attend. Please contact Mike Stricker or David Randolph to learn more.

The Wednesday Afternoon Bible Study will be reading the book "Lies My Preacher Told Me - An Honest Look at the Old Testament" by Brent A. Strawn. Extra copies are available for anyone who would like to join the discussion each Wednesday at 3pm in the parlor.

Do you know someone who desires to help the church make a joyful noise? As our own Carolyn Barry prepares to retire, CHPC is already looking for our next Choral Director. Please share this link here to the job ad to anyone you might know who should consider applying.

All items for the weekly online newsletter should be emailed to Mary at office@chpres.org by end of business on Tuesday.

Prayer Requests 

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 Charles Hasbrouck, Shirley Hurst,

Family of Janice Mullins, Friends of Miller Lyons, Family of Leon Boyd

Health Care/Assisted Living Facilities

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

Betty McMillin, Wayne & Millie Pruett, Lois Carter