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!

One of the most vital ministries of this church that can often go unseen is that to the youth of our congregation. Exciting things happen on Sunday evenings and I wanted to take a minute to shed some light onto what the Youth Group has been up to recently. This Winter and Spring, we have spent time taking a deeper study into topics such as forgiveness, prayer, and what it means to be a disciple. Our bible studies have been a place for us to gather around the word of God and to share with one another how we can make these practices a bigger part of our everyday lives.

Our youth have also made a point of emphasis to spend more time with the children of our church. They have been a great help on Sunday mornings downstairs with the kids. And they are excited to partner with our kids for this joint kid and youth event happening later this month. And this summer, we look forward to traveling to Montreat for the second year in a row for an awesome Youth Conference. This is such an enriching time for our students to enter into a new environment, explore a college campus, and to grow through sessions and small groups.

We have an amazing group of young people at CHPC. I am constantly impressed by how much they have grown in my time here. It is humbling beyond words that I get to spend time with them each week. Thank you for showing our young people love, acceptance, and support. If you would like to spend time getting to know our youth by volunteering with us on Sunday nights or you would like to learn more about how to best support this ministry, please feel free to reach out to me. Thank you kindly!

Grace and Peace,

-Tyler P.

The CHPC Youth Group hosts a Finals Study Party this Sunday, May 5, from 5-7pm in the Youth Center. We'll have breakfast for dinner with a coffee bar. Bring your books, homework, and notes and we will offer a quiet space for our students to prepare for finals and finish up those last minute assignments!

We've all heard it said that "God is love" but have you ever wondered what the love of God really looks like in our daily lives? Do you desire a clearer picture about what it means when we talk about abiding in God's love? How are we to live that love out in the world? Join us this Sunday as we spend the next three weeks diving into John chapter 15 and tackling questions like these and more. We invite you to accompany us as we study and learn, with God's help, how to more deeply abide in the love of God!

Sunday's Scripture:

1 John 4:7-21, NRSV

John 15:1-8, NRSV

Sermon Title:

"Abide in Christ"

Come share the Peace of Christ with coffee and fellowship before worship beginning at 9:30am in the Parlor!

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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.

Volunteers will be a crucial component to ensure this event is a success, so please contact Tyler if you are interested in serving. It will be one of the best Friday evenings to have fun and invest in the lives of our children!

Pentecost is on Sunday, May 19 and CHPC will celebrate with a congregational lunch after worship under the pavilion. All are welcome to enjoy this catered meal by our friends on CFL as we break bread together. 

Part of the joy of being a connectional church is coming together to support the shared ministries of others we are blessed to serve alongside. Holston Presbytery Camp & Retreat Center is a beloved ministry partner of Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church and we were honored to host their annual spring support dinner in Holston Presbytery this past Sunday. The Camp was able to raise over $15,000 through this event! Thank you to all who came out to show their support and ensure that our children can enjoy time of fellowship and fun at camp this summer!

Adult Sunday School Classes combine for the next two weeks for a special class with David. All are welcome to join us after worship in room 220 at 11:15! Both the Disciples and Remnant classes will resume after worship on Sunday, May 26.

CHPC's Children's Choir meets after worship this upcoming Sunday at 11:15 to practice for singing in worship on May 12 on Mother's Day. Contact Carolyn Barry if you have a little one in your life who would like to participate.

Home Communion will be offered to any members or friend of Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church on Sunday, May 19 by our Elders. Please contact David if you, or someone you know, would like to receive the sacrament that afternoon. 

The Spirit is moving on Wednesdays at CHPC! The Wednesday Afternoon Bible Study continues reading the book "Lies My Preacher Told Me - An Honest Look at the Old Testament" by Brent A. Strawn at 3:30pm with Lisa Pecorini and her fun crew. And then at 6:30pm, the weekly prayer gathering meets for a 30 minute intentional time of prayer and contemplation. Please contact Elder Donna Whitson if you would like to participate.

Mark your calendars now for next year's Annual Churchwide Retreat at Holston Camp and Retreat Center from May 2 -4, 2025! We had such a wonderful time this year and we cannot wait to go back.

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, Family of Sue Anderson (Donna Weinman's Mother), Esther Favors (Tyler Paulsen's grandmother), Family of Lois Carter (Bronwen Huff's Mother)

Health Care/Assisted Living Facilities

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

Betty McMillin, Wayne & Millie Pruett