Autumn is knocking at the door, we have finally made it to the "ber" months, and this means exciting things for the CHPC Youth Group! We are looking forward to a great Fall semester, filled with fun activities and opportunities for some great time of fellowship and study together! Throughout September, the Youth Group will continue to meet up with the rest of the Church during the September Supper Series. In October, we will meeting outside and work in the Pumpkin Patch! Please note that our time together that month will shift from 5-7pm.

In November we go back to our regular schedule for Bible study, but on the second weekend of the month we will join other youth groups of the Presbytery up in Holston Camp for the Holston Youth Retreat! The van will leave the church Friday evening Nov 10th and we will be back by Sunday afternoon the 12th. And in December we will conclude the semester with a great line up of events! Church, thank you for supporting this Youth Group and all of the great kids who are involved in this ministry! To get involved with the CHPC Youth Group, please contact me anytime.

Grace and Peace,

-Tyler P

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

Matthew 16:13-28

Matthew 16:21-28

"Divine Things"

CHPC's September Suppers and James Bible Study continues this Sunday night from 5-6:30 pm. All are welcome to enjoy a breakfast meal cooked by the Men's Fellowship Ministry before studying scripture together. The children will have their own time of fun, music, and learning and a nursery is provided for our littlest presbyterians. All are encouraged to read James chapter 1 and 2, which will be the topic of the Bible study.

We will take the church bus and visit Brights Zoo on September 23 at 9am. The cost of the ticket will depend on the number of people going. With 15 or more, the rate for adults is $17.95, seniors $15.95, children (2-11)$13.95, and students (13-18)$15.95. If we have less than 15 people, the rates are $4.00 more per ticket, and there will be a small fee for gas. We will have a sign up sheet in the narthex or contact Gretchen Bentley or Brenda Hutchins.

The Flowers in the sanctuary are given to the Glory of God in memory of Jackie Oren given by J.T. Bellows and Bodie.

The Youth Group will join in the September Supper bible study series tonight from 5-6:30 in the gym.

Martha's Circle would like to invite everyone to join in Bible study, Mission projects and conversation on September 12 at 10:30am in the parlor. For more information call Lois Bronson.

Troop 48 hosts their annual CPR Training at the church on Monday, September 18 from 6-8 pm in the gym. Additional spaces are available for this class for interested youth (14 and up) and adults. A registration fee is

Save the Date for the arrival of the pumpkins for our Pumpkin Patch. Pumpkins roll out on Saturday Sept 30 at 9am. And since we ran out of pumpkins so early last year, we have scheduled a resupply on October 16 at 5pm.

Support UKirk ETSU by feeding students each week during their Monday Night Worship gatherings throughout the fall semester. If you or someone you know would be interested in signing up for one of these opportunities, please click here to sign up using the google spreadsheet. Meals are an integral part of UKirk ETSU's culture and outreach. Contact the office if you have any specific questions about how you can help support this important ministry of our presbytery.

The Shoebox Ministry is in full swing!  If you are interested in sponsoring a shoebox gift for a child in need, please sign-up with Brenda or Jonathan Hutchins. The cost is $5.00 per box. The Hutchins’ will have your box at church by September 24^th. Instructions and gift suggestions will be included in your box. All you have to do is shop and return the filled box to the Narthex by October 29.

Thank you to all who nominated individuals to serve in leadership for the coming year. Please pray for the members of your nominating committee while they discern who the Spirit of God is resting upon to care for our church family.

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

First Presbyterian Church Kingsport is hosting a free viewing of the documentary "At the River" on Sunday September 10 at 12pm.From the director's website: "Crowder travelled throughout the Southeast interviewing ministers, now in their 80’s and 90’s, about their experiences and what it took to go against the racist currents during those hard days within their local communities and congregations." The event includes lunch and discussion afterward with the director, Carolyn Crowder. Follow the link below to sign up for a seat and free meal.

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