Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church is a congregation that  values diversity of belief. Whether you are 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 our community of faith. All are welcome!

Letter from Pastor

Dear Friends, Worship last Sunday was a very special. Thank you to all those who helped make this Installation service a meaningful celebration of ministry. I continue to reflect upon Dr. Moore-Keish’s sermon about how we have been called to proclaim the “foolishness of the cross” in ways that are counter-cultural to this world. God’s Spirit is certainly on the move with our church family and I’m grateful for the faith-filled adventure we get to share together. While I might be away this weekend, living into the charge of my friend Rev. Collin Adams to “get lost”, please know that I will continue to hold our church in prayer as we prepare to celebrate World Communion Sunday this weekend. No matter where we might be worshipping–be it face to face, online, or out of town–know that the Spirit connects us together and with that of the greater church for the good of God’s Glory. Praise be to God for the ministry the Lord has planned for our church and the entire Church of Jesus Christ! Gratefully, David

This Week in Worship

We welcome to our pulpit this Sunday, John Golden, Director of Ukirk ETSU Campus Ministry. We also are thankful to have Rev. Barron Hopper joining us to celebrate the Lord's Supper.

Sunday's Scriptures: Psalm 26 Mark 9:30-37 Wish to worship with us again or throughout the week? Click below to view last week's worship service.

Peace and Global Witness Offering

On World Communion Sunday we celebrate that Christ’s peace extends throughout all of God's creation. We celebrate that we are all together at the table, in God’s house. Peace is active, not passive. Peace is doing, not waiting. We celebrate that we are offered what we need to continue the work of building the household of God with active peacemakers here at home and around the world. This Sunday as a shared offering, your gifts on World Communion Sunday to the Peace & Global Witness Offering support peacemaking in your own community, your own region and places around the world. Thank you for your generosity; for when we all do a little, it adds up to a lot.

Stewardship Season: Mission Events

The Mission Committee is starting off Stewardship Season with a month of service in October. Below are several activities that you are invited to participate in throughout the month. October 2 will be a workday on the Thornford Tiny House. Both skilled and unskilled workers are needed. Contact Mike Strickler for more information. October 9 at 9:00 am a crew is needed to maintain the Day School playground by raking mulch back under the swing sets and the fall mounds under the slides. Please bring gloves and your own rake. Contact Patti Garrett for more details. October 14, 15, and 16 are workdays for the CHPC Habitat Fall Faith Build for Darlene and her mother. October 17 the Youth Group will shop for flood buckets/supplies for Presbyterian Disaster Assistance in response to Hurricane Ida and the recent floods in Central Tennessee. We may need assistance transporting supplies back to the church. Contact Patti Garrett for more information. October 24 the Youth Group will pack flood buckets. October 25 we need volunteers to provide and transport food to UKirk Campus Ministry at ETSU for their annual Halloween gathering. Contact Patti Garrett for more information. Holston Camp will be sharing an Amazon Wishlist with us soon of items needed by the camp and their new preschool. Maybe serving this month looks like helping Holston Camp with just the click of a button! If you would like to explore other opportunities to serve throughout the month of October, please check out Appalachian Service Project's Tri-Cities Repair Program. Gather some friends and sign up for a workday! Click here to learn more. We hope you take time in October to think about ways to serve your church and local community. We would love for you to join us for at least one of the upcoming projects in October or maybe even find your own way to serve this month. Thank you for being a good steward of God's gifts and for faithfully sharing them with God’s World.

Congregational News

Flowers The flowers in the Sanctuary are given to the Glory of God in loving memory of Otis Thornton by Amylyn Crawford. Their anniversary is October 7. From Your Finance Secretary The church received a donation from TD Ameritrade Clearing with no name on it. If you made this donation, please call Starr at 239-9194. Current Covid Protocols Out of an abundance of caution and a shared desire to love others as Christ calls us to do, the following church ministries have been adjusted by the Session until October 1. This includes all individuals masking while on campus and certain programs going outside or online. You may read the guidelines in detail here. Thank you for your willingness to love thy neighbor in these ways as we seek to faithfully serve in Christ's name. Youth Group Youth Group continues this Sunday, October 3, from 5:00 to 6:00 pm, under the pavilion. The midweek Bible study continues each Wednesday from 6:00 to 7:00 pm as well. Dinner is provided at both events. Interim Youth Leader CHPC is looking for an Interim Youth Leader to serve our youth throughout the school year. This position will be responsible for leading youth ministry activities including Sunday Night Youth Group, Special Youth Events, and a Youth Bible Study on Wednesday evenings. To apply click here. Nursery Worker Needed We are looking for a mature, part-time worker on Sunday mornings to care for children from infant to four years old. To apply click here.

Habitat for Humanity

Construction on our Habitat house is underway! There are several ways you can support Habitat - with prayers, financial gifts or by volunteering! We have raised just over $3,275 so far in support of our $5,000 goal. Thank you for supporting this important ministry!   CHPC is scheduled to work week 2 on October 14, 15 and 16 and will need 5 volunteers each day. If you would like to volunteer, here’s how to signup: Register here using the password holston or by contacting the church office which has specific instructions. If you have questions or issues signing up online, you can contact Mandy Penz at Holston Habitat at volunteer@holstonhabitat.org or 423-239-7689, ext. 801. Please pray for our Habitat team and volunteers as they plan and organize this important effort!

Prayer Requests  Joy Bierbaum, Emily Bowman (granddaughter of Janis Mullins), Leon Boyd, Joyce Callahan (Teresa Strickler’s mother), Jim and Sue Fortney, Barbara Holt, Olivia Lowe (friend of Varina Hopper), Charles Mullins, Janis Mullins, Beverly Shelton, Ginny Snow, Family of Otis Thornton, Karen Mullins, Jimmy Hill (friend of M. Bland & T. Gray), Jami Parker (Patty Mitchell's nephew's wife), Patricia Clark (Denise Doty's aunt), Tom Rubinstein (former member)   Health Care/ Assisted Living Facilities  Gilly Bland, Verna Ernst, Anne Hertel, Evelyn Hill, Betty McMillin, Wayne & Millie Pruett

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