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!

Our May Day Fun Night for kids is right around the corner! This should be an exciting evening for our children and youth, so be sure to sign up and show up! Children four and older will enjoy a movie and game night while their caregivers take a sabbath rest! The movie will be "The Emperors New Grove" (rated G) and pizza for dinner is included; drop off is at 5 in the gym, 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, you won't want to miss it. Thank you for your willingness to serve!

Also, be sure to save the date for a few fun opportunities that are taking place over the summer! In June, our families will be enjoying an outing to Paradise Acres to go play some mini golf. Then in July, the whole family of faith is invited to travel down the road to Warrior's Path State Park for a church family picnic and field day! Mark your calendars now and invite others to join us as we fellowship together as the Body of Christ.

The phrase "God is love" is something we modern Christians may take for granted since we've encountered this poetic language so many times; and yet, it is deeply powerful and personal. Last week, we learned about how Christ offers us our identity as branches on the vine. This week, we look to God the Father to see how best to express that love within a world that desperately needs to be reminded about it. All are welcome 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 5:1-8, NRSV

John 15:9-17, NRSV

Sermon Title:

"Abide in God"

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

Wish to worship with us again?

Click below to view last week's worship service.

Thank you to the volunteers who delivered beds this past weekend! It was wonderful to see the smiles on these children's faces when they received the gift of a bed to make sure they have a good night's sleep. Special thanks to anyone who has donated a quilt to give as well!

Be on the look out for more information in the future for how you can participate in this meaningful ministry.

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. 

Jesus's words, "I am coming to you," means Jesus will always be at our side. This is the hope and inspiration that carries us forward and is fundamental to our faith. Join us this Pentecost Sunday on May 19th as we collect for this Special Offering. The gifts that go to the Presbyterian Special Offerings builds a foundation of faith for young people and help instill in them a heartfelt understanding of the ways God comes to them every single day. This is an opportunity for us to partner in nurturing the faith of our future generations by giving what you can. When we all do a little it adds up to a lot!

Cantemus Women's Choir of the Tri-Cities invites you to their 10th season. Come out to support some of our church members as they perform on either Friday, May 10th at Waverly Road PC at 7pm or Saturday, May 11th at FPC Johnson City at 7pm. A suggested donation is $10 (cash only).

Adult Sunday School Classes combine again this week 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.

The Youth Group meets this Sunday night for Bible study from 5-6:30pm. Come and enjoy dinner, fellowship, study, and fun!

Martha's Circle would like to invite anyone to join us on Tuesday, May 14 at 10:30 am in the parlor. We will discuss future mission projects and just socialize, too. Please contact Lois Bronson with any questions.

The Spirit is moving on Wednesdays at CHPC! The Wednesday Afternoon Bible Study wraps up their study of 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. A new study will begin soon so now is a great time to join! 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.

Home Communion will be offered to any members or friends 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. 

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), Bethany Thompson, Shirley Hurst, 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